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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 2000

Page

9

Boyfriend on a Stick creates a two dimensional companion

Lisa Haiss reviews a playful concept called Boyfriend on a Stick imagined by Melanie Maxcey and Stephanie Dunaway. The item offers two Jeffrey styles casual and work with no talking or eating, promotes customizable outfits, and promises constant companionship without real-life drama or past.

Oyfriend Jeffrey Melanie Maxcey Stephanie Dunaway Jeffrey and Work Jeffrey Work Jeffrey Stephanie Melanie Dallas Boyfriend

ECISD to tackle Odessa and Permian dropout rates

The ECISD board discussed plans from the dropout task force to lower teen attrition after TEA labeled Odessa High and Permian High as low performing. Assistant superintendent Lynn Burton urged more counselors if needed, noting many students need someone to talk to.

Ector County Independent School Odessa High Permian High Texas Education Agency Ecisd Board of Trustees Lynn Burton

Odessa Police Speed Trap On Second Street

Three Odessa police officers in a traffic unit await orders to stop speeding drivers on Second Street. Sgt. Bob Forbus operates the speed radar unit while Lt. Chuck Mead coordinates via radio to pull over targeted vehicles. The seven-officer unit monitored westbound traffic Tuesday morning.

Odessa Second Street Bob Forbus Chuck Mead

Paul Evans Carpet Floods 301 N Grant Ave Store

Odessa store owner Paul Evans reports a water main break flooded the carpet shop Sunday filling the 301 N Grant Ave location with flowing water. He estimates most stock destroyed and remodeling will take two to three weeks while phones remain answered.

Main Paul Evans Odessa Evans Grant Ave

Former Herrera Law Firm staff get five years probation

Two former employees of the Herrera Law Firm received five years probation after pleading guilty to cocaine distribution in federal court. The December 1999 DEA-led investigation tied 23 firm employees and family members to drug trafficking money laundering and marriage fraud.

Midland Herrera Law Firm Herrera Family Drug Enforcement Agency Jesus Jesse” Lucero Odessa Richard “Rick” Aranda New Mexico U.S Royal Furgeson Lucero District Court Octavio Herrera Luz Perez

Odessa honors 2000 Volunteer of the Year Christie Ray

Christie Ray, a full time executive assistant at Western National Bank and active volunteer with the Permian Basin Food Bank, was named 2000 Volunteer of the Year by the Odessa Council for the Arts and Humanities. Odessa Art Association nominated her. Idell Tatum presented a stained glass window commemorating the honor.

Permian Basin Food Bank Christie Ray Western National Bank Odessa Council For the Arts and Humanities Idell Tatum Ray Odessa Art Association Carla Bryant

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Lisa Haiss Freedom ECISD By Sharon Denning Tommy Salmon Sr Burton Permian Lara Meckfessel Cor Takemoto Herrera Dulces Nombres Nieto Perez John Klassen Odessa Council For the Arts & Humanities Left
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