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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2004
Page
2
Susana Pier recalls her son Ruben and reflects on judgment based on appearance as sisters Christina 22 and Marisa 20 join her at home for a memorial service. The family plans a quiet gathering Saturday to honor his memory and share grief.
Susana Pier speaks about Ruben’s death and character, noting he was thoughtful, intelligent, not involved with drugs, enjoyed skateboarding and bass guitar, and protected others. She urges the community to see skaters as regular kids rather than reckless or damaged youths.
Odessa residents led by Susana Pier push for a new skate park in a community park setting. The effort, backed by city master plan goals and a fundraising drive aiming to raise about 1000000 dollars, seeks landscape architects and a timeline to build and expand skate facilities for local youths.
Region 18 and Region 19 officials report four health texts for 2005-06 adoption amid criticism for omitting contraceptive information. Critics, including Dan Quinn, urge TEKS 115.32b71 analysis of barrier methods and STD prevention, while proponents stress abstinence as the sole taught method.
ECISD board to consider health texts for ninth and tenth graders beginning in 2006 with abstinence as the base but allowing contraceptive information if approved by state curriculum rules. Board members differ on whether contraceptives should be taught and under what conditions with parental permission already in place for Fremont.
Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera sues the Edgewater Colony co op board over a $10,000 security deposit and alleged interference with his ownership of two homes in the 26 acre development. The colony’s attorney calls the suit meritless and vows to seek fees. Rivera claims his property work has raised development values and warns of conflict if pushed.
Italian producers started shooting a television film about Pope John Paul II in southern Poland. The crew filmed Karol Wojtyla kayaking at Lake Dobczyce near Krakow, with Piotr Adamczyk star as the pope. The two 90 minute parts will air on Italian TV, production wrapping next spring.
Michael Eisner announced Friday he will resign as head of the Walt Disney Company. Shareholder meetings had become chaotic with protests. Disney insiders question severance terms amid a broader political and media landscape.
The campaign scene centers on John Kerry criticizing Bush over health care and the expired assault weapons ban. Bush tours Ohio with Zell Miller as polls show equal support among voters. CBS notes questions about Bush National Guard ties as AA activity in Las Vegas rises.
President Bush visited the Russian Embassy to sign a condolence book for the Beslan school hostage victims and denounce the terrorists. He pledged US Russian unity in the war on terror, while Moscow signaled readiness for pre emptive strikes against militant bases.
Cincinnati police continued searches for venomous and exotic pets after 44 year old Alexandria Hall was fatally bitten by an urutu pit viper in her residence. Hall was bitten Monday and died at a hospital Saturday after remaining in critical condition.
The Odessa American lists address and contact information for staff and departments including publisher Patrick Canty editor John Kemn and various phone numbers for news, sports, bridals, and ads. It includes subscription rates, publishing notices, and a statement about the newspaper's liability for errors and omissions.
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