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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1998

Page

11

Neanderthals mystery spurs a columnist’s playful theories

Sonja McGillivray muses on the disappearance of Neanderthals, noting rival theories from marginalization by modern humans to interbreeding, while joking about cults, lost worlds, Hollywood, and mysteries that keep readers guessing. She invites reader response.

Shortage of technology teachers cited in study

Market Data Retrieval survey of 86 600 public schools shows 36 percent offer no tech training to teachers and only 8 percent provide more than 60 hours annually. Report urges more professional development to raise teachers to advanced technology skills. Ector County ISD operates three labs with eight certified trainers.

Ector County Independent School District

Vickery Family Voted 1998 Family of the Year in Odessa

Ric Vickery Michele Vickery and their three children Samantha Taylor and Anthony were named 1998 Family of the Year by Samaritan Center of West Texas for their lay ministry at Asbury United Methodist Church in Odessa They express modesty and say they strive to live the Golden Rule by treating others as they wish to be treated The family says they are devoted to church life and to teaching their children Jesus Christ as lord and savior as they worship together on Sundays

Vickery Samaritan Center of West Texas Ric Vickery Odessa Asbury United Methodist Church Iris Foster Samaritan Ric Michele Vickery Samantha Taylor Anthony The Samaritan Counseling Center Michele Asbury United Methodist

DAs push to keep search warrant affidavits public

Montgomery County District Attorney McDougal leads a push with open records advocates to allow judges to seal search warrant affidavits in criminal cases. He says records are open by law but secrecy could aid investigations and protect privacy. Supporters include DAs from many metro counties opposed by others. FOI coverage noted.

Houston Montgomery County McDougal the Chronicle the Courier State

Watkins and Cliff spar over courtroom experience

Republican candidate John Cliff says he has handled over 1,000 civil and criminal cases in the last decade, far more than Democratic challenger Gary Watkins who cites his time as a state legislator and ex county judge. Watkins notes changes inProcedure and emphasizes learning the law in Austin.

John Cliff Gary Watkins Watkins Cliff Ector Texas House of Representatives Austin

Cook keeps meals and teaches nutrition at shelter

Garcia, a cook at the Permian Basin Center for Battered Women and Children, prepares three meals daily for residents and teaches nutrition and basic life skills. The center offers temporary shelter, counseling, food, and protective services for domestic violence victims, relying on United Way support and community donations.

Permian Basin Santa Garcia Permian Basin Center Garcia

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