The Odessa American from Odessa, Texas • 10

SO THE ODESSA AMERICAN Monday, March 24. 1986 County approves library amnesty cm Texas House Jurisprudence Committee and other state officials, asking them to oppose the of a classification of felony offenses that would not require a sentence in the, Texas Department of Corrections. Ector "County Sheriff Bob Brookshire had asked commissioners to approve the resolution. The panel also approved County Building Maintenance Director Gerald Dunlap's request to advertise for bids for an electrical system designed to provide extra power needed for some coliseum events, and for seven evaporative air coolers for the coliseum. Commissioners granted permission to Pattie Phillips, supervisor of the Ector County Children's Services, to destroy 3-) year-old checks and- other records after she indicated her department has no room for i them.

5 By TOM CHARLTON Staff Writer The Ector County Library is missing more than 11,000 books, many of which county commissioners hope will be returned during an amnesty month in April. Ector County commissioners today approved the 30-day library amnesty during its regular 10 a.m. meeting at the Ector County Courthouse. The proposal, submitted by county Library Director Ted Campbell, county Treasurer Susie Rippy and Lynn Schofield, who works in the library's Audio Visual Department, will allow delinquent holders of books and other items to return them during the month of April without late charges. The 11,000 overdue or missing volumes would cost an average $8.80 to replace, Campbell has said.

In other business, commissioners voted to write the Mr TIM Odnu Altwrlcan: ARTHUR SPRAG6 On the air Marty Rymer, 29, a production assistant with KOCV-TV Channel 36 at Odessa College, mans the control panel in the master control room after the station Area cable companies are expected to carry the KOCV-TV broadcasts within the next few months. began transmitting antenna is needed station's signal on today. A UHF to receive the OC UHF channel 36. Crane man dies in rural accident Board narrows superintendent search From Staff Reports GRANDFALLS A Crane man was killed and three others hospitalized after a one-vehicle accident Sunday night about four miles south of Grandfalls, according to reports. Paul Gene Jackson, 20, was killed when a pickup he was driving went out of control about 10 p.m.

on FM 2593 just east of the road's intersection with Texas 18, according to. Department of Public Safety reports. Jackson and three passengers in the pickup were thrown from J.D. Shipp, 50, Fort Worth Independent District assistant superintendent of elementary education; and Marvin Crawford, 45, Carthage Independent School District superintendent. McKee said today he believed his interview went well, but he had not yet been told whether he is among the three front-runners.

Walker said today that he too felt "very positive about" his meeting with the board, but had received no "feedback." Holm, who earns $80,960 annually, will be retiring in June after 14 years as ECISD superintendent and 33 years with the district. Salary for the new superintendent who will oversee about 2,720 employees and administer a $80 million-a-year budget is expected fcwfenge from $70,000 to $81,000, depending on experience. Use of a leased car, a $200-a-month expense account and a medical plan are among benefits of the Job. By SUSAN HAMMONS Staff Writer School trustees have narrowed the field of candidates for superintendent from five to three after two full days of interviews during executive session this weekend, three panel members said today. The board members, however, declined to name the three or whether they include two Ector County Independent School District administrators.

"We haven't reached a formal decision" on the three finalists, Board President Mickey Jones said today. Although law prohibits trustees from taking a vote during an executive session, he said, "you can go around and see how people are feeling." Jones said board members will check references of applicants before the next round of interviews, tentatively planned for Saturday. "We're looking for a strong instructional leader," board member Vickie Gomez said today. She added the board desires a "forward-looking" superintendent with ideas to make a good school system better. Board Vice President Bill Turner said today that trustees hope to name the replacement for retiring Superintendent Bill Holm within the next 10 days to two weeks.

"I thought we had five excellent candidates and it's going to be tough to shift down to one," Turner said. School trustees used experience as one yardstick in selecting the three finalists, he said. ECISD administrators interviewed during the Saturday and Sunday sessions were Deputy Superintendent Lloyd McKee, 56, and Business Manager Bill Walker, 43. Out-of-town candidates who met with the board were Hugh C. Hayes, 45, Texarkana Independent School District superintendent; Child's mother reports exposure Polling place draws the vehicle, reports said.

Jackson's wife, Rebecca, 17, Clinton Mauck, 22, and Linda Michelle Cox, 19, all of Crane, remained hospitalized today. Cox was listed in critical condition at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, while Mauck and Jackson were listed in stable condition at Ward County Memorial Hospital in Monahans, according to hospital spokeswomen. Jackson was driving west on FM 2593 when he lost control of the vehicle, the DPS said. The pickup overturned several times, according to reports. reportedly showed his genitals to the girl, occurred about 10:30 a.nx Saturday morning In the 1400 block of Casa Grande Drive, police reports said.

No arrests had been made in the incident this morning, the reports said. complaints which is designed to prevent, electoral changes that could': weaken or dilute minority voting strength, said Gus Taylor, a community relations with the Justice Department. Under the law, any change new precincts, polling places or even schedules require federal approval. The Justice Department will review the new location suggestions sent to them and issue a comment within 60 days, said John Wilson, a department 1 spokesman. Kreswell of Opelousas, and Hazel Aguillard of Mobile, and three grandchildren.

Nathan Clegg Services for Nathan Clegg, 73, of Hobbs, N.M., are pending at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Mr. Clegg died this morning at Medical Center Hospital. Angela Koricanek Services for Angela Latrail Koricanek, 27, of Odessa are pending at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Mrs.

Koricanek died Friday in Rapid City, S.D. Zora Swoope Services for Zora Lee Swoope, 80, of Fort Worth are pending at Bates-Cooper- Weems Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors was in charge of Odessa arrangements. Mrs. Swoope died Sunday at Medical Center Hospital.

From Staff Reports The mother of an 8-year-old Odessa girl told police that a man exposed himself to the child, according to Odessa police reports. The incident, in which the man don't want to vote there," said Joe Warner, president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. County commissioners have scheduled a public hearing for today to discuss where to move the box, which serves 400 voters. The box was in a local store, and when it burned down, it was moved to the civic club, which opened in 1982. The move, however, did not meet with the Voting Rights Act, sisters, Rhonda Ates of Monahans and Nancy Cox of Ector.

Mildred Bell PECOS Graveside services for Mildred Violet BelL 66, of Pecos were Saturday at Mount Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos. Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She died Friday at Women's and Children's Hospital in Mrs. Bell was born Jan. 24, 1920, in Alexandria, La.

She married Thomas Howard Bell. He died Nov. 28, 1982. Mrs. Bell had lived in Pecos since 1950.

She was a housewife and a Baptist. Survivors include three sons, T.H. Bell Jr. of Odessa, Jerry Bell of San Marcos and Larry Bell of Pecos; a daughter, Carolyn Saras of Odessa; three sisters, Gertrude -Aymond of Houston, Ruth Police Beat ECTOR SHERIFF March 24 Theft: Scott Robert Vance, 5800 Andrews Highway, reported mobile home trailer tires and axles, total value $4,000, taken from General Electric Credit 6100 Kermit Highway, sometime Saturday. Deputy D.

Blackman. Theft: Rosario Flores Hill, reported a public address system, total value $1,800, taken about 8:30 a.m. Saturday from Buenas Nuevas Assembly of God, 1302 Avenue F. Deputy K. Belknap.

Kelly Funeral Home. Mr. Adams died Saturday in Andrews after a traffic accident. He was born Sept. 23, 1959, in Odessa.

Mr. Adams was a lifelong resident of Odessa and was a 1978 graduate of Odessa High School. He was voted "Mr. OHS" in 1978 and earned letters playing football for Odessa High. He was the son of the late Rev.

Calvin Adams Jr. of Rotan. He was a salesman for RedeseaL Survivors include his mother, Billie Jean Fisher Adams of Odessa; his grandmother, Lillie Adams of Plainview; two sisters, Debbie Pettit of Austin and Donna Jackson of Odessa; and two nieces. W.M. Kiser KERMIT Servics for W.M.

"Red" Kiser, 65, of Kermit are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cooper r. Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Beck of Odessa Missing headed for home HOUSTON (AP) A dozen Houston youths reported missing after failing to return home from selling candy in Beaumont are on their way home today. Beaumont Police Officer A.R.

Suarez youths were supposed to return to Houston Saturday night, bu a woman leading the group for the United Teens candy company, telephoned parents and said the youths' vans had broken down near Beaumont. The group, she said, would spend the night in an area motel. Deaths Cal Adams Services for Cal Adams, 26, 1410 Doran Drive, are scheduled for 1 p.nx Tuesday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. H. Bailey Stone officiating.

Graveside services will be at 5:30 psn. Tuesday in the Bell view Cemetery in Rotan under direction of Hubbard- CROCKETT (AP) Houston County election officials violated a federal law when they moved a voting precinct box to a private members, the U.S. Justice Department says. About 100 local black residents complained to Houston County commissioners that since blacks are not allowed in the Porter Springs Civic Club, many blacks would stay away from the polls rather than go to the club. "If we aren't good enough to go there when we want, then we pjn.

today in Singleton Funeral Home Chapel of the Chimes with the Rev. Benson Kennedy officiating. Burial was to be in the Andrews Cemetery under direction of Singleton Funeral Home of Andrews. Mrs. Collins died Friday afternoon in Odessa's Medical Center Hospital.

She was born Nov. 5, 1952, in Deming, N.M. She married Johnny Lee Collins April 17, 1982, in San Angelo. Mrs. Collins had lived in Monahans and San Angelo.

She was employed by Basin Communication Service in Monahans. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Kelly Wade of Monahans and Amanda Collins of Sweetwater; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Sires of Pottsboro; grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. D.S. Sires of Ghickasha, two brothers, Jerry Mathews of Konawa, Okla. and Raymond Sires of San Angelo; and two ODESSA POLICE March 24 Theft: Betty Joe Pillow, Box 430 Gardendale, reported jewelry valued at $15,895 was taken from her purse at Medical Center Hospital at 6 p.m. Friday night.

Officer S.R. Lyle. Theft: Samuel Ralph Brown reported clothing and luggage, total value $1,590, taken from the Mule Barn Saloon, 2118 W. Second about 1:30 p.m. Friday.

Officer C.C. Pipes. officiating. Burial will be in Kermit Cemetery. Mr.

Kiser died Saturday morning in Memorial Hospital in Kermit. He was born April 20, 1920, in Pecan Gap. He married Jewel Dean Gibby Sept. 30, 1940, in Greenville. She died Jan.

20, 1983. Mr. Kiser had lived in Kermit 40 years and was a retired contract pumper. He was a Baptist. Survivors include four sons, William D.

Kiser of Odessa and Kenneth D. Kiser, Allen E. Kiser and Joe R. Kiser, all of Kermit; a daughter, Brenda J. Hammond of Cisco; a brother, M.H.

Kiser of Odessa; two sisters, Opal Smith of Kermit and Loraine Powell of Lovington, N.M.; 10 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Molly Collins ANDREWS Services for Molly Y. Collins, 33, of Andrews were scheduled for 4.