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	Ex-EP Priest Is Accused of Attempted Murder By Erica Molina Johnson El Paso Times January 30, 2007 http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_5115617 Las Vegas -- A priest who used to lead El Paso's St. Anthony of the Desert Maronite Catholic Mission is wanted in a beating attack on a female employee at his southern Nevada church, and is expected to be charged with attempted murder, Las Vegas police said. An arrest warrant was being prepared Monday for the Rev. George Chaanine, 52, that will also charge him with kidnapping and battery with intent to commit sex assault, Las Vegas police Lt. John Bradshaw said. Bradshaw said she was beaten with a blunt object, which he said police confiscated from the office. On Sunday, Chaanine was placed on administrative leave from his position as pastor of Our Lady of Las Vegas Church, a spokeswoman for the Diocese of Las Vegas said. Times staff, wire report Housing Authority gets grant to serve elderly The Housing Authority of El Paso has received a three-year federal grant worth $450,000. The Resident Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will allow the housing authority to offer wellness services, such as transportation, to elderly and disabled public housing residents, housing authority spokeswoman Patricia Maese said. Maese said the goal of the services funded under the grant is to assist the elderly and disabled in maintaining independent lives. Tammy Fonce-Olivas Employers sought for Youth Job Fair Feb. 3 El Paso Community College and Sunrise Rotary are looking for employers to participate in the Sunrise Rotary 7th Annual Youth Job Fair, set for March 3 at the college's Transmountain Campus. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and there is no cost for either employees or job-seekers to participate. The job fair is open to those age 16 and older. Those who are interested should e-mail Flo Buchmueller at dbuchmueller@sbcglobal.net. Erica Molina Johnson
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