Mother's Day column riffs on fathers and bombs
Ken Brodnax reflects on Mother's Day by linking to paternal archetypes, recalling his own father’s lessons, and critiquing sensational father figures. He contrasts everyday family memories with the Josh Nichols Terry Nichols Oklahoma incident, noting the complexities of family values and the urge for normal parents.
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Josh Nichols
Terry
Josh
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Dad
Terry Nichols
Nevada
Ken Brodnax
Odessa Chief objects to telemarketing fund drive
Odessa Police Chief James Jenkins disavowed a fund raising effort by the Odessa Police Association with Capital Training Services. The CTS telemarketing plan aimed to support DARE and buy bullet proof vests, with donations backing a June basketball fundraiser featuring Oilers stars. Johnston, association president, said proceeds beyond expenses would fund DARE gear and officers’ needs.
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Odessa Police Association
James Jenkins
Odessa
Dean Johnston
Capital
Houston
Johnston
Jenkins
CTS
Police Association
Hallmark
DARE
Houston Oiler
Chris Dishman
Webster Slaughter
Kenny Davidson
Joe Bowden
Haywood Jeffires
Marcus Robinson
Johnny Meads
Tipoff
Permian High School
Houston Oilers
Ector County
Center helps mentally challenged workers gain independent living
In Odessa the Permian Basin Community Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation trains men tally retarded clients for paid work. Programs place clients in janitorial, highway beautification, assembly, and on site woodworking jobs to build skills toward competitive employment and independence. Clients report pride in earning wages and contributing, with some earning up to eight dollars an hour for full time work.
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Odessa
Andy Rix
Permian Basin
Rix
MHMR
Gary McAfee
Royce Everett
Everett
City to Employ Handicapped Workers First in Texas
Odessa honors a program placing mentally retarded and disabled clients with City Hall custodial work. Permian Basin Community Centers coordinates job coaching at no cost, aiding client self worth and independence while employers adapt to extra time needs. Local leaders stress meaningful work and community inclusion.
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Permian Basin
MHMR
City Hall
Eighth St
Odessa
Lorraine Perryman
Penwe
Tess Hopper
Hopper
Yng
J.T. Morgan
Ector County Association of Retarded Citizens
Clifford Ray
Ector County Acr
Permian High School
Wolfe Nursery
Ray
Andy Swinney
Texas Home Education Week Highlights Schooling Trend
Gov George W Bush proclaims May 7 13 as Texas Home Education Week praising home schooling as a growing movement with its own leagues markets and networks. Odessa leaders and families voice pride in home schooling as a viable option after Texas Supreme Court rulings affirm parental rights to educate children at home.
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George W. Bush
Texas
Odessa
Lorraine Perryman
Don
Delie Bardon
Dele Bardon
Supreme Court
Texas Supreme Court
Debbie
Janet
Andrea
James
Kristin Bardon
Home Education Association For Responsible
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