omni primary care :: Article CreatorOmaha Boy, 11, Arraigned In Juvenile Court On Murder, Robbery Charges
In May, an Omaha boy celebrated his 11th birthday.
In August, he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Dressed in a suit that was slightly oversized on his 4 foot 3 inch, 70-pound frame, the 11-year-old boy appeared in juvenile court on Thursday for a formal arraignment on six felony charges: First-degree murder, two counts of robbery and three counts of use of a firearm to commit a felony. He is one of six juveniles accused of involvement the carjacking and killing of 64-year-old Mursal Jama earlier this month.
Much of the hearing was routine as Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge Chad Brown advised the boy of his rights and the possible penalties associated with the charges. He entered a plea of denial to the six charges connected to Jama's killing.
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The boy's attorney, Nicholas Wurth, did ask the court to reconsider allowing him to return home.
"(Going home) is the primary thing he's concerned about, to the point where it's hard to talk about anything else," Wurth said.
Since his arrest, the boy has been residing in an emergency foster care placement through Omni Inventive Care. Because of his age, he cannot be placed in a youth detention facility.
An Omni representative told the court the boy is a "delightful young man" who has been doing "quite well" in his foster placement.
But Wurth said the boy has been distressed because he hasn't been able to regularly communicate with his mother. Though the reasons for the lack of communication were not entirely clear, statements from attorneys indicate there may have been concern over proper supervision of their visits because the boy's mom does not speak English.
"I'm concerned about the amount of restrictions that have been put on his contact with members of his family," Wurth said. "He's had one conversation with his mother this entire time and not seen her once."
Deputy Douglas County Attorney Laura Lemoine resisted the boy's request to return home, citing "extreme community safety risk." The probation officer assigned to his case and the boy's guardian ad litem — who is court-appointed to represent his best interests — also said the boy should stay in his foster placement.
All sides agreed the boy should be permitted more frequent supervised visitation with his mother while he is residing in foster care. An Omni representative said they will arrange for the mother to have supervised visitation with the boy three times a week at the organization's office.
Brown did not immediately rule on allowing the boy to return home with his mother. He ordered Lemoine and Wurth to submit written briefs by Sept. 6 outlining potential alternatives to detention — like electronic monitoring — that the boy may or may not be eligible for if sent back home.
Brown said he plans to issue a decision by Sept. 9. In the meantime, the boy will remain in his foster placement.
Before the court adjourned, Wurth had one more request.
"(He) did want to have a couple of minutes with his mother after the hearing," Wurth said.
After getting the go-ahead from the Omni representative, Brown adjourned the proceedings and ordered a short recess to allow the boy and his mother a "hug and greet."
The boy's mother pulled him into a hug as he buried his face in her shoulder.
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Khawaja Anver Majid Nominated For Hilal-e-Imtiaz
The Omni Group chairman is being honoured for his contributions to Pakistan's economy.
Khawaja Anver Majid, the founder and chairman of Omni Group, has been nominated for the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz in recognition of his significant contributions to Pakistan's economy. This announcement is part of the national awards, which honour 104 distinguished Pakistanis and foreigners for their excellence and service across various fields.
Majid's journey began with a strong educational foundation at Lawrence College, Ghora Gali, Murree, and Aitchison College, Lahore. He graduated from Government College Lahore before embarking on a distinguished career in banking, starting with National & Grindlays Bank Ltd in 1962. After further training in the UK, he returned to Pakistan as a covenanted officer in 1967. His 26-year tenure in the banking sector culminated in his role as general manager in Pakistan and general manager of planning & development at Dubai Bank Ltd, a position he held until 1984.
Majid's entrepreneurial spirit led him to the automotive industry, where he was involved in the manufacturing of Ford Tractors through a joint venture with Ford New Holland. From 1988 to 1999, he served as the managing director of Haroon Oil Ltd, an oil blending plant in collaboration with Gulf Oils.
In 1999, he ventured into manufacturing and established the Omni Group, which has since diversified into various sectors, including sugar mills, cement production, ethanol production, polymer packaging, rice processing, power generation, aviation, agricultural machinery assembly, and industrial gases.
Majid is a pioneer in Pakistan in the field of "revival of sick units". To date, he has been personally involved in the revival of a rice processing unit, four sugar mills, a cement manufacturing plant and an industrial gas production and marketing company, mostly in Sindh and a tractor assembly plant in Hub, Balochistan. Sick units revival has created 4,000 jobs in the rural areas of Sindh.
The revival of these units have multiple benefits, such increased employment opportunities for the local population, reducing unemployment and improving livelihood in rural Sindh where there is limited scope for jobs. A market survey on the positive impact of one sugar mill shows that it supports 50,000 households.
Besides being a patriotic industrialist/agriculturist, Majid is a philanthropist working with and donating to numerous social welfare organisations, such as orphanages and hospitals offering free treatment to under privileged patients. As part of his Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), whenever there is a natural calamity, Majid, along with his senior management team, plays a leading role in providing food, tents, medicines, medical services to the effected population in rural Sindh. Around 6,000 families were housed and provided with food, clothing and shelter.
In addition to the above CSR activities, there are medical clinics and dispensaries operating at all the business units of Omni Group, where free medical care is provided to all employees and their families. There is also a primary school located in Khoski town in Badin that has been upgraded to a higher secondary school and intermediate college, providing high quality education to students in the region. Additionally, free of charge education is provided at all Omni Group mills for children.
Majid is now a prominent industrialist, leading one of Pakistan's largest conglomerates, which is widely recognised as a top sugar producer in the country. Under his visionary leadership, the company has flourished, employing over 12,000 dedicated professionals in rural Sindh alone. With a strong commitment to growth and excellence, Majid has built an empire that not only contributes to the nation's economy but also ensures the satisfaction and well-being of its extensive workforce.
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A Great New Chapter Takes (Presidential) Wing At The Omni Mount Washington
Making changes to a historic hotel can be tricky.
There are things like historic site rules, zoning and the myriad details guests don't think of.
And what do you do about the memories and expectations of the guests? For long-time guests, it can almost feel like someone buying your childhood home and giving it a whole new look. How dare they?
That's what made me worry about the addition of the Presidential Wing at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel (www.Omnihotels.Com/mountwashington). To be honest, I was all for the notion of new showers, brighter and more modern rooms and a sleek setting. But I also love the historic charm of the main hotel and couldn't bear to imagine it altered.
I visited the Omni Mount Washington recently and chose the Presidential Wing. I'm here to say this: It's perfect. Not only does it offer all those posh perks a newer spot can have; it's beautiful, comfortable and blends well with the history of the resort as a whole.
First, the exterior. While the wing's outside architecture does feel just a bit newer, that's only to the discerning eye. With its color scheme and architectural touches, were you to visit for the first time, you might not even realize it's an addition. That's pretty remarkable, given the hotel's Joseph Stickney design and 1902 opening.
The gasp-at-the-beauty first look of the hotel as you round the corner is unchanged. The new wing sits lower on the property, kind of tucked behind the original main hotel.
In the Presidential Wing you'll find bright hallways and lobbies dotted with comfy sitting spots and huge windows. You'll also find a full spa (with its own outdoor hot tub area), amenity-laden rooms with things like plush robes, rainfall showerheads and soaking tubs.
There's also a club room where they put out breakfast (they call it continental but both our days there they had more than we could eat, including eggs and bacon), different appetizers and sweets throughout the day (like an amazing charcuterie board, lobster ceviche and Korean meatballs one afternoon) and complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks.
It's like your own mini club within the hotel. The staff there was delightful. I chose to do some work there for an hour one afternoon and the staff asked me if I wanted the music or AC adjusted. How kind.
The pool area is lovely. Tucked just below the Wing, it looks out on the great Mount Washington itself. The summer bar area on the roof is a must-visit at sunset or under the stars.
And of course, the Presidential Wing is just a stroll to that classic beauty that is the Omni Mount Washington. While we could have easily been satisfied with the Club food, we chose to dine in both the Main Dining Room and Stickney's. I'd put it on par with any five-star restaurant.
You can meander through the hotel and check out things like the Gold Room, where in 1944 world leaders convened to both establish the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
There's the classic indoor pool – original to and adapted for modern times from the 1902 hotel, historic photos and artwork and a lobby that just begs you to settle in. It's well maintained and truly special.
In the bottom level you'll find the hotel's own post office, a game room, some eating and drinking spots like The Cave ( a prohibition-era speakeasy). It feels like a little town down below the main hotel.
There's all that history and charm for you to take in. And then, it's refreshing to meander back to your new, bright Presidential Wing room.
Well done, Omni Mount Washington. You amped up what we already loved, and in just the right way.
A visit to Omni Mount Washington isn't complete without sitting out in the veranda at the original hotel. (Photo Moira McCarthy) The Presidential Wing's pool area offers sunshine, open space and fantastic views. (Photo Moira McCarthy)
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