SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2007 LOCAL ODESSA AMERICAN 3B County commissioners to discuss upcoming special election nance agreement with Dataco DeRex for four Printonic printers. Approval of a recommendation from the Job Evaluation Committee concerning placement of an outreach specialist within the county's salary classification system. Approval of the county library's annual report to the state library and renewal of membership in the Texas State Library System; acceptance of a $1,000 donation in memory of Billye Ruth Evans from Dr. and Christopher Hall and Jessica and Adam Weber. Approval of a line item transfer for the county attorney's office.
Approval of the accounts payable report. ON THE NET: www.co.ector.tx.us Accepting an award of $12,342.54 from the Department of Justice for bulletproof vests for the sheriff's office. An annual report from the Ector County Health Department; approval for the Immunization budget for 2007-2008 as well as a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services or providing Immunization services; proclaiming April 2-9 as National Public Health Week. Approving the 2007-2008 Victims of Crime Act grant applicatioa Approval for repairs to the parking lot and sidewalks at the Gardendale Community Center. Approval for carpet and floor tile abatement, and waiving a formal bid received ear-lier.
Renewal of a mainte extension agent for about a year since the retirement of Jim Word. In executive session, commissioners are expected to consider personnel matters in the Highway and Street Department. Another personnel matter involving the retirement eligibility of Jo Elliott, an employee of the tax office, is also to be discussed in executive session, Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Simmons said. Simmons said the matter is being discussed in closed session since it involves information in Elliott's personnel file, but that he did not know specifically what would be discussed. County Judge Susan Red-ford was out of town Friday and could not be contacted for further information.
Commissioners will also consider On a related matter, Mendoza will give commissioners a report on purchasing additional Direct Recording Electronic voting equipment to ensure an adequate inventory for the county's future elections and seek approval of an effective voter education plan. Mitzi Scheible in the elections office said the additional equipment would cost Ector County about $90,000. Commissioners also will consider transferring $23,792 from the general fund to the Elections Department fund to cover various line items related to the May 12 election. Ector County Extension Agent for Horticulture Debbie Frost is to introduce Crystal Henderson to commissioners as the county's new extension agent for agriculture. Frost said 'the county has been without an agriculture Counting Station Manager and Central Counting Station Tabulation Supervisor for the May 12 election.
The only proposed amendment on the May 12 ballot would authorize the Texas Legislature to reduce the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that can be imposed for public school purposes on residence homesteads of elderly or disabled Texans for the 2006-'07 tax years. The amendment is to correct an omission in legislation passed in 2005 that gave taxpayers a reduction in school taxes. Due to the omission, people older than 65 and the disabled were not included in the bilL The amendment must be passed in May to take effect this year so the tax reduction can take effect as tax bills are calculated in the summer to go out in October. Executive session will consider personnel matters BY BILL MODISETT bmodisettoaoacom At their Monday meeting, Ector County commissioners are to consider at least three items concerning the May 12 Special State Constitutional Election. In the three items commissioners will consider, Elections Administrator Robert Mendoza is asking: Appointment of presiding and alternate judges for the May 12 election.
Approval of polling places for the May 12 election. Appointment of the Early Voting Ballot Board Chair, Central Counting Station Presiding Judge, Central MATTER OF RECORD DEATH NOTICES Big Spring Police arrest robbery suspect 0ANEWS0A0A.COM BIG SPRING Big Spring Police officials arrested a man in connection with five convenience store and truck stop robberies around the city. According to a Big Spring Police news release, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, 46, was arrested and charged with five counts of aggravated robbery, evading in a motor vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and theft over $50 and less than $500. The news release stated that Jimenez was arrested after pulling a knife on Big Spring Police Officer StovaU. Stovall than utilized a taser gun to subdue Jimenez.
Jimenez is currently being held in the Big Spring jail DITORCES March 19: David Wayne Gongre and Joyce Marie Gongre; Willie J. Adams and Lupe Adams; Randy Lee Lightfoot and Rebecca Jean Lightfoot; Laddan Jay Ledbetter and Julia Lynne Ledbetter; Monceis Luna Sanchez Jr. and Susana Melindez Sanchez; Gary Lynn Hayes and Juanita Hayes; Austin Robinson and Latoya Robinson; Joel Phelps and Theresa Lynn Phelps; Fernando Najera Baeza and Crystal Marie Baeza; Timothy Dale Rimer and Lee Ann Rimer; Tommy Wade Edwards and Cheryl Ann Edwards; Benjamin Joseph Chorney and Susana Herrera Chorney; Juan C. Licon Lozano and' Daisy G. Aguirre; Hector Javier Salcido and Aracely Lujan Salcido; Saul Estrella Paredes and Anna Marie Muniz Paredes; Andy Ortiz and Annette Renee" Levario.
March 20: Heath Dale Stanley and Melinda Anne Stanley. March 21: Javier Gallegos and Laura Gallegos; Roberto Castillo Jr. and Angel Castillo. March 22: Thomas Ervin and Christy Dawn Taylor. OBITUARIES Bernard William Ordener Joyce Gantt Richardson Patton p.m.
today at Odessa Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Templo Buenas Nuevas with the Rev. Rosario Hill officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery.
She was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. SURVIVORS Daughters, Maria Rangel, Juanita Montanez, Irene Rodriguez, and Alma Rangel, all of Odessa; brothers, Felipe Rangel, Simon Rangel, Manuel Rodriguez Jr, Jesus Rodriguez, and Alberto Rodriguez, all of Ojinaga; sisters, Maria Rangel and Rosa Rodriguez, both from Ojinaga; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Tina McMurray Roberson ODESSA Tina McMurray Roberson, 93, of Odessa, died Thursday, March 22, 2007, in Odessa. Services will be at 2 p.m Alva Earl ODESSA Earl Cornelison, age 69, passed away Friday, March 23, 2007, at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, TX. He was born October 1, 1937, to William and Alvah (Thompson) Cornelison in Marietta, OK.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a long-time owner of Earl's and Earl's as well as Ace Vending Co. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved planes, and taking long walks when he was able.
He also enjoyed cooking and eating, and bargain shopping. He was preceded in death by hjs parents, brothers, Kenneth, Jack, Richard and Bob, and his grandson, Justin. Survivors include his five daughters, Cynthia Morrill of Odessa; Earlene Lynch and husband Dr. Kevin Lynch of Midland; Mary O'Neal and husband, Steve of Odessa; Lisa Brown and husband, Shane of Odessa; and Amy Walker and husband, Chad of Midland; brothers, Eddie Cornelison and wife, Lynn of Temple, TX; and David Cornelison and wife, Phyllis of Dickson, OK; sister, Eula Chambers and husband, Sam of Marietta, OK; eleven grandchildren, Julia, Jena, Josh, Kassi, Jordan, Kimberly, Aaron, Brady, Brazos, Gunnar, and Gabby; and twogreat-grandchildren, DEATH I30TICES EDITOR'S NOTE Obituaries are paid notices by family and are not edited for content, punctuation or grammar as per family wishes. For more information, call 333-7770.
7777 Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Curtis Brewer officiating. She was born in Big Spring. SURVIVORS Daughters, Betty Millican and Doris Millican of Odessa; brother, Bill McMurray of Big Spring; sister, Thelma McMurray of Big Spring; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildrea Eugene Kraft ODESSA Eugene Kraft, 88, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, at Hospice House. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. DEATH NOTICES For more information, call 333-7770.
Cornelison Brianna, and Talon. There will be a family visitation from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, March 26, 2007, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services wHToe held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2007, at Lakeview Cemetery in Marietta, OK, with Les Bussell officiating. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa. 601 N.
Alleghaney Odessa, Texas 79761 332-0991 7 Hi 312506 A Vf Everyday we wake up thinking of you and every night we fall asleep missitm vou. We remember your smile, lauahter and sweet embrace, but we find comfort in knowing are in a better place, Mm- Wfc Mist Vm and Lovt Or Manuel Vlrtnr Hlnnra Tim AI.WATS! Mary, Eric, Nancy, Undo, loKody, Valerie, Nick, Sara," Kelby, Oscar, Jayii, i 5 Laura Naomi Benton ANDREWS Laura Benton, 100, of Andrews," died Friday, March 23, 2007, at Permian Residential Care Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2007, at Andrews Old Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Donnell, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating.
Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Jaytoa She was Baptist SURVIVORS Son, AT. Benton of Channelview; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Ramon Rangel ODESSA Ramon Rangel, 68, of Odessa, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the Home Hospice House Facility A prayer service will be at 7 She is survived 'by close friend Ray Simpson, niece and nephew-ih-law Judy (Gantt) and Steve Rogers of Amarillo, great nephews and nieces-in-law Logan and Lesli Rogers of Nashville, TN, Mason and Kellie Rogers of Amarillo, daughter Charlotte and son Oscar, sister-in-law Izeal Murdoch of Houston. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and very close friends.
Special thanks to all the Caregivers from Interim Healthcare and Home Hospice. Funeral services will beheld 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2007 at Belmont Baptist Church with Pastor John McLemore officiating. Burial will be Tuesday at the Woodmen Of The World Cemetery in DeKalb, Texas. Memorials may be made to Belmont Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
601 N. Alleghaney Odessa, Texas 79761 332-0991 Frcsisus Memories Xsnumsnt Co. Specking In Custom Design financing Avsilsbte GRANITE BRONZE MARBLE 1313 W. County Do Odessa, TX 4 COMMERCIAL AVE COLIM, J-800-29-4927 1 MUCH 1i MARCH 22 MARRIAGES March 16: Timothy R. Gonzalez and Patricia J.
Elam; Gilberto C. Maltos and Lorena B. Barragan Maltos; Rickey W. Carey and Laura S. Garrett Williams.
March 19: Christopher L. Patton and Nicole L. Breeding; David S. Tennsion and Danna M. Wall; Erasmo H.
Sanchez Jr. and Tracie L. Ramon. March 20: Israel P. Orona and Jessica Valeriano; Christopher Sims and Amber D.
Hutson. March 21: Steven Sanchez and Lisa M. White; Jose Morales and Kristina G. Martinez; Francisco R. Torres and Crissy M.
Ainsworth. March 22: Jose A. Corralez and Tohima P. Carrillo; Stephen D. Gilson and Shanna L.
Gregg; Gene E. Garrett and Sara M. Nielsen Garrett; Jamie. Luna and Aurelia Dominguez Gray; Rodolfo Escarsega and Tania B. Medrano.
March 23: Damien A. Christie and Jennfer L. Kiker. numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2007, at Sherwood Church of Christ with John Driggers and Jeff Sweeten officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Highland Cemetery in Durant, OK Pallbearers will be grandsons, Bradley, Kevin, and Bryan Ordener, and Kyle Richardson, Daniel Eubank, and Christian Kolquist. Honorary pallbearer will be Bryce Ordener.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and administration of Hospice House of Odessa, TX, for their compassionate care of our loved one. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice House Foundation, 903 N. Sam Houston Ave, Odessa, Texas 7976L Special thanks to our own "Angel on Earth" Rhonda Ordener for her loving care in his final days. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what Godias prepared for those that love Him." 1 Cor. 2:9 Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home, 601 N.
Alleghaney Odessa, Texas 79761 332-0991 1, vm li I i i A 1 V. ODESSA Joyce Gantt Richardson Patton, 89, a long time resident of Odessa passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007 at her home in Odessa. Mrs. Patton was born on December 28, 1917 in Blossom, TX, the daughter of William and Willie Burks Gantt. Mrs.
Patton's family moved to Breckenridge TX in 1928 where she attended Eliasville Public Schools, graduating in 1936. After attending Slippery Rock State College in Slippery Rock, PA, Mrs. Patton received bachelor's and master's degrees in special education, speech and hearing therapy from East Texas State University. Mrs. Patton enjoyed a teaching career that spanned 35 years, including 27 years in Odessa at Crockett, Sam Houston and Hood Jr.
High, from which she retired in 1976. Prior to moving to Odessa, she taught in Stevens and Young Counties and in Edinburgh, TX. Mrs. Patton married William B. Richardson in Blossom, TX in 1945.
He preceded her in death in 1975 following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Patton was married to Nelson Patton in 1976 until his death in 1989. Mrs. Patton was a member of Texas State Teachers Association and was later involved in Ector County Retired Teachers Association, Order of the Eastern Star and Democratic Womea She was an active member of Belmont Baptist Church where she was in the Rebekah Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Patton is preceded in death by parents William and Willie Burks Gantt and brother and sister-in-law Samuel and Virginia Gantt Frank W. Wilson U3S OOHWOOd Odtno. TX (432) 368-7191 www.frankwwllson.com "The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sfeep. -E.
Josepft CoUman ODESSA On March 23, 2007, the gates of Heaven opened up to welcome home a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Bernard "Red" Ordener was born on November 30, 1927, in Seneca, MO, to John Leo and Catherine Ordener. As a small child he moved to Archer City, TX. From 1950 to 1952, Bernard served his country in the Armed Forces in Germany. Shortly after returning home he began working in the oil fields.
On April 2, 1955, he married the love of his life, Tommie Ree Collins, in Wichita Falls, TX. They were married 52 years. In 1961, they moved to Crane, TX, where they lived for five years. In 1965, he began working for Drill-Air, Inc, which later became Dresser Air Drilling. He retired from his position of Area Operations Manager of West Texas in February, 1985.
Bernard loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved working in his pecan orchard, going fishing as often as possible, and sharing stories with and farnily of days gone by. He especially loved fishing and playing golf with his two best sons, Larry and Garry. They had many good times laughing and enjoying each other's company. He also shared a close and special friendship with his two daughters-in-law, Rhonda and Christy.
Bernard also enjoyed spending time with each of his seven grandchildren, especially while fishing on his boat His grandchildren will always cherish special memories with their favorite "Pawpaw." He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Tommie Ordener of Gardendale; sons, Larry Ordener and wife, Rhonda of Waco, TX; and Garry Ordener and wife, Christy of Odessa; brother, Frank Ordener and wife, Wyvonna of Midland, TX; grandchildren, Michelle, Elizabeth, Christina, Kevin, Bradley, Bryan, and Bryce; and 1.
