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HO. lUO GRANDS HfeJlALX) THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, IMS PAGE 4
Authority
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Without the permission of the Authority. In
Oklahoma, family members had become ill,
and the weather has been unfavorable for
work.
The letter stated that they were having tc
pay |250 month for rent in Oklahoma, and
they could not afford,to pay the rent on their
house here. They asked if they could paj
later.
Benavidez reasoned if they had enough
money to be paying $250 a month for rent
elsewhere, why were they in subsidized
housing here, where their rent is con-
siderably less ($51.00)?
The Authority is currently paying all of
the rent for the family.
The board voted to exclude Section 8 from
the resolution passed recently allowing
tenants 90 days to leave their unit for work
in other areas.
The problem of a sewer line in a Section 23
apartment was then discussed. The
problem has had been recurring since the
project was developed. It was corrected
once by the developer, but has plugged up
frequently recently.
The tenant suspected that a nearby
resident might be throwing trash into the
unit's commode, thereby causing the sewer
line blockage.
The board voted to have the health in-
spector check the unit.
The board then voted to begin ad-
vertisement for the positions of permanent
director and assistant director for the
Authority. The positions must be advertised
for two weeks before a permanent selection
can be made.
New personnel will be hired on a six
month probationary basis. "We expect
them to work," Benavidez said. "We'll
either get results, or we're going to make
more changes."
Gonzalez read a letter from State
Representative Kika de la Garza, informing
the Authority that they will be receiving a
$12,864 grant from HUD. This grant is an
operating subsidy.
The lack of garbage barrels at the
projects was discussed, along with the
erratic garbage collection. Each tenant is
charged $4 a month for garbage collection,
and some are refusing to pay.
T1 e "rd agreed to purchase more
bar: e s; . contact the garbage company to
mak su e that they pick up the trash
regw y.
Patricio Hernandez of the Grande Gar-
bage Co. relates that he has been picking up
the garbage at the Los Garcias project
every Friday and at the Section 23 project
every Monday.
The problem, he says is that the projects
do not have enough garbage cans. At the
Los Garcias projects, there are 19 usuable
cans for 34 units, and the scattered trash
results from people not having a place for
their trash.
Garbage company employees do pick up
trash that theypersonally drop, but he
contends that they "are the garbage
department, not the housing project
maintenance, and will not pick up garbage
that is scattered around. With more cans,
there will be less problems."
"Is the maintenance man doing his job?"
asked Carrera. Gonzalez replied that "I've
been getting on his case," and he has been
doing more.
Gonzalez did stress that the tenants
need to make an effort to keep their area
clean, also.
Board member Gilberto Garcia asked
that the board look into a letter from HUD
concerning liability insurance for the
project.
Finally, a recent rally held by foimer
tenant Imelda Pena Marez, denouncing
Authority members and their practices was
discussed. Benav'dez said that Marez had
asked for the Authority to call a meeting for
her to air her complaints, and she had been
invited to this meeting to do so.
A transcript of Marez's rally was read to
the members of the board, accusing the
members of "throwing her out of the
projects." The board members answered
the allegations saying that all the delinquent
tenants, "she owed the most."
She accused Gonzalez and Carrera of
being employed by the school district and by
the Authority, saying this was a conflict of
interest. Although Gonzalez is a paid staff
member of the Authority, he receives no
compensation for his elected position on the
school board.
Carrera receives no pay for his positions
on either the school board or the Housing
Authority Board.
Benavides stressed that the Authority had
made every possible effort to work with
Marez, and she was well over a year behind
(in her rent.
"She was given a chance," said
Benavidez, "and not abused in anyway."
The meeting adjourned until the next
regular meeting, scheduled for Aug. 17, at 8
p.m. at the Ixjs Garcias project.
Families, Peers
Can Prevent Delinquency
The key factor in preventing juvenile
delinquency is to get families, schools, peer
groups, youth gangs, local officials and
social organizations involved in providing
healthier social development opportunities
for young people, according to two reports
published by the National Institute for
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention.
"It is logically impossible to attack the
persisting causes of delinquency by treating
individuals whose behavior is the out-come
of those causes," said one of the reports,
"The Prevention oi Serious Delinquency:
What to Do?"
Much of the nation's serious delinquency,
it added, can be found in those parts of U.S.
cities where land-use policies created slums
and where traditions of crime were
generated by immigrants, the unemployed
and the dispossessed, who were attracted by
the social support of others like themselves
or by nearby job opportunities or who were
forced there by low rents or racial
discrimination.
"Preventing Delinquency" stated that
more than 40 percent of all arrests for
murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated
assault, burglary, larceny and motor
vehicle theft are of youths less than 18
years old.
Between 1970 and 1977, it said, the adult
arrest rate for these crimes increased by 21
percent and the juvenile rate by 22 percent,
but the arrest rate for youths remained
about 65 percent greater than that for
adults. During the same period of time
juvenile court referrals increased by 36
percent, while adult prosecutions increased
by 9 percent.
Both reports emphasized the crucial
impact on children of the community's
socializing institutions, that is, family,
school, peers, coworkers and friends,
among others.
James C. Howell, the institute's acting
director, said the reports are "the most
systematic and comprehensive assessment
of what is known about juvenile delinquency
and about existing prevention efforts" that
exist. Both contain a large number of
recommendations and approaches which,
taken together, constitute a program "that
we feel holds great potential for a major
break-through in developing effective
prevention strategies."
The Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention has implemented a
research and development project based on
the recommendations in six school-based
programs in Reading, Pennsylvania;
Bangor, Maine, Waterbury, Connecticut;
Delray Beach, Florida, Paterson, New
Jersey; and New York City as well as in a
more comprehensive, long-term project in
Seattle.
Individual copies of both reports may be
obtained from the Juvenile Justice
Clearinghouse, National Criminal Justice
Reference Service, Box 6000, Rockville,
Maryland 20850, telephone: 301-251-3300 or
800-638-8736..
The 16 mm film is available from the
National Criminal Justice Reference Ser-
vice Audio-Visual program, for a rental fee
of $25.
Watch
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Legal Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
OF
RIGHT OF WAY
MOWING AND BALING
Formal notice is hereby
given that the State
Department of Highways
and Public Transportation
has issued a permit for
mowing and baling hay on
the right of way of FM3167 in
Starr County, from the
junction of US83 & FM3167 to
7 miles north on FM3167 for a
period ending 7-27, 1983
Abutting or fronting
property owners within the
above limits wishing to mow
and bale hay on highway
right of way along their
frontage should notify the
Rio Grande City office of the
Department, telephone
number 487-3506, not later
than 5:00 P.M., August 25,
1982. Failure to contact our
Rio Grande City office by the
August 25,1982 dealine will
indicate that abutting
property owners along
FM3167 are not interested in
mowing and baling their
highway right of way
frontage within the above
indicated period.
Dr. Jan McClure Peel
OPTOMETRIST
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These stickers act as a
to potential burglars, when
displayed in a prominent place.
Gomez also suggests that the citizens keep
their eyes open. If you see anything,
suspicious, call the Sheriff's Department.
They will not ask your name or phone
number, only a description of what vou saw.
He also suggests that you not publicize
vacations. "If you're going to go on
vacation, notify your neighbors, notify us.
Don't put it in the newspaper. This is an
open invitation to the burglars."
"Our biggest problem in town has been
with juveniles," he said. The Department
has been sending juveniles to the juvenile
detention center in Edinburg, and 8 to 10
'iave been detained there since March.
Recent crimes such as the $1700 in van-
dalism at the hospital, the breaking of
windows on Second and Main, and the'
probable arson of the Starr County Gin last
week, have been attributed to juveniles.
"Our biggest problem in t.his county is
juveniles," Gomez said. "I'm not talking
about your 15 to 16 year old. I'm talking
about the 10 to 12 year old.".
"If we get a little more citizen par-
ticipation," he said, "I feel that we're not
going to lick it, but we can make a little
dent."
"Citizen involvement is what we want to
emphasize in this meeting," said Sandefer.
Jerry Gutierrez of the Farm Insurance
Agency spoke of having good coverage in
case of a burglary.
"We've experienced five burglaries last
vear. as far as Farm Bureau was con-
cerned," he said "and I was one of them, so
you can see how I feel."
He voiced the two biggest problems in
making claims for the stolen goods. "Car
insurance doesn't cover home items," he
said. "And, jewelry is not covered unless it
is scheduled and appraised," (on your
homewoners policy).
Proper insurance coverage is important
in case you are robbed and the goods are not
recovered.
'To find out how you can help stop crime
in Starr County, contact the Sheriff's
Department, or the County Extension office
at the courthouse.
KKK Organizer Indicted
A former Georgia state
organizer for the Ku Klux
Klan was indicted by a
federal grand jury on
charges of mailing
threatening letters to white
persons who associated with
black persons.
The five-count indictment
was returned in U.S. District
Court is Savannah, Georgia,
against Clyde W. Royals, 28,
of Willacoochie, Georgia.
Royals was charged in
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letters on Aug. 6, 1981,
threatening to injure John L.
Roberts, George McC'rainie,
and Parnell Douglas.
Another count charged
Royals with attempting to
intimidate Roberts 1 *hreat
of force because Roberts and
his family were rer>tii g a
house to the William Royals
family who periodically had
black visitors. Clyde Royals
and William Royals are not
related.
The remaining count
charged Royals with at-
tempting to intimidate
Douglas because he was
renting a house to a racially
mixed family.
The indictment resulted
from an extensive in-
vestigation by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation.
The maximum penalties
upon conviction on each
count are: Mailing
threatening communications
(18 U.S. Code 876), 20 years
in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Housing intimidation (42
U.S. Code 3631 (b) (2) ), one
year in prison and a $1,000
fine.
SAFETY
RULES
CONTROLLING
RODENTS
Rats and other rodents may have moved
mto buddmgs to escape flood waters or de
structive storms Rats carry many diseases
They should be eliminated before maior
r,ieanup activities start to prpvent scattering
Itiem and their disease hazard to other areas
Entering Buildings
Because of the dange' of rat infestation
use caution when entering damaged or
flooded buildings
1 Carry a solid club and a flashlight
2 inspect likely hiding places for rats cau
tiously Check closets 'urmture drawers
mattresses appliances upholstered furni-
ture stacks o' clothes or paper dark cor-
ners attics and basements
3 Be entremeiy careful when approaching
rats A starving rat can be dangerous
Hospital
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not commit tne nospitai to anyuung, uu>
help them be prepared in case an
emergency did arise.
Even though the county will De without
ambulance service in four weeks, the board
voted not to apply for the certificate.
Recent cases of rape, child abuse and
incest, seen in the emergency room were
discussed. In the past few months, Watt
related that at least six of these cases have
been treated at the hospital, and most of the
victims had no insurance or any other
means to pay their bill.
He suggested that the cases be charged-
off, after discussing it with the business
manager and the director of nurses. When
these cases are billed, then taken to court
approved charity hearings, many people
hear of tht "ases, leaving victims open to
further abuse.
"The less people who have access to these
files, the better," Watt said and Reilly
agreed.
Dr. Roberto Gonzalez argued that when a
victim goes to court with the case, it
becomes a matter of public record, anyway.
He also asked why victims were brought
to the hospital and not taken to a private
physician's office.
The board agreed to put off any decisions
until a determination of legality can be
made.
The board approved a hike in room rates,
provided they are approved by Blue Cross
and Blue Shield. They agreed to raise the
rate for a private room from $101 to $115
and the cost of a semi-private room from $91
to $105.
Bids for a biological incinerator were
opened before the meeting. All bidding
firms were from Houston.
Low bidder was Incinerator International
Inc., $14,540. Bids were also submitted from
Contex Systems, $15,729; and Waste
Techonology, $16,499 plus $1,785 if it is in-
stalled outside.
Watt also reported to the board that a
certificate of need has been filed in Austin
and Kingsville for a fixed X-ray unit.
Diaz
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"The President has been a good
president," said Diaz. "The Hispanic
communities have a voice, not only in the
(national) capitol, but in the state capitol as
well. Both Reagan and (Governor Bill)
Clements have done more for the Hispanic
communities that any other politicians
have."
In his address, Reagan reiterated that he
has made 17 appointments of Hispanics to
high levels within the White House.
Diaz returned to Rio Grande City with
news of the future of some popular federal
programs.
The government plans to emphasize
vocational education for young people, and
according to Diaz, the trainees will learn the
usage of modern equipment.
"They will create jobs by training people
in new techniques," Diaz said. "CETA will
change. It will have a new name, probably
Jobs for Progress."
He also said there will be plenty of money
for vocational training. "Programs will not
be cut. They will be renovated to cut
waste." Diaz commented.
"The President will not ignore the poor,
the needy, the sick or the disabled. They
will be taken care of," assures Diaz. "The
President is doing a beautiful job. We
should accept it and sacrifice a little of
ourselves."
The briefing also included the proposed
income tax flat rate, whereby every tax-
payer would pay the same percentage of
tax.
"The country will collect more money,"
Diaz said. "The tax money can create more
business and more employment."
July 19, Mr. and Mrs. Diaz attended an
open rally on the Capitol steps for support of
the Presid ;nt's budget. Diaz said it was
well attended and the crowd was strongly
supportive.
After the briefing, the Diaz's attended a
reception and were joined by Vice President
George Bush.
How To Improve
Your Garbage Service
To insure proper garbage service there
are a few steps you should follow, says
Grande Garbage Co. owner Patricio Her-
nandez.
Be sure and pay your bill before the 10th of
each month. That way you will be sure to
have the right color sticker and not miss any
week's pick-up.
And once you have your sticker, be sure
and display it. Your garbage will not be
picked up unless the proper sticker is
displayed on your barrels.
Is there trash on the ground around your
barrels? Try smaller garbage cans with
lids, or use plastic bags. This will keep
away the flies and keep the dogs in the
neighborhood from scattering your trash.
Man Sentenced
For Fraud
Henry Lee Jackson, a 33-year-old house
painter, was sentenced to five years in
prison today after being convicted in the
U.S. Federal District Court in El Paso of
making false statements on applications for
food stamps.
Jackson was indicted by a federal grand
jury in El Paso March 2 on two counts of
making false statements in connection with
applications for food stamps.
John V. Graziano, U.S. Department of
Agriculture inspector general, said the
indictment culminated an eight-month
investigation and nationwide search for
Jackson by USDA special agents. Graziano
said Jackson made at least 75 applications
for food stamps in 23 states from California
to Delaware between Jan. 1980 and Jan.
1982, and fradulently received at least
$14,000 in food stamps.
Jackson would visit welfare offices saying
he was unemployed and needed food for
himself and his four children, Graziano
said. He would ask for expedited service
and return a few days later for his food
stamps. In some offices, his application was
denied after case workers became
suspicious.
The case was prosecuted by Mike Mc-
Donald, assistant U.S. attorney for the
Western District of Texas.
Two Arrested
For Theft
Two Rio Grande City men were arrested
for theft yesterday afternoon. Juan
Acevedo, 21, and Rolando Pena, 26 were
arraigned Aug. 4 before Justice of the Peace
Francis T. Howard.
Bond was set for each man at $1,000 each.
Both men are still incarcerated in the Stan-
County jail, lieu of bond.
Woman Arrested
For Theft
Oralia Benavidez of Rio Grande City was
arrested July 30 by Starr County Sheriff's
investigators and charged with theft. Ac-
cording to the department, Benavidez was
supposedly in possession of some items
stolen from a local residence Jan. 24.
Two juveniles were also detained with
Benavidez and released to the custody of
their parents.
Benavidez was released on her own
recognizance after arraignment by Justice
of the Peace Arnoldo Gonzalez, wno set her
bond at $500.
Football Physicals Set
Any Rio Grande City athlete who has not
taken his physical, needs to come to the
fieldhouse to make an appointment. Ac-
cording to Athletic Director Ramiro
Villegas, conditioning will be underway
Aug. 9 when workouts start, with the first
day of contact practice to be Aug. 13.
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Controlling Rats
To eliminate rat populations
1 Poison rats that cannot be destroyed by
clubbmg or trapp < c Use rat control mea
sures as recommended by your County
Extension agent and the local health de
partment They are in cose contact with
rodent control specialists Be extremely
careful when using any 'at poison or bait
especially il there are children m the
house Follow di<ect'ons on the label care
fully
2 After mfestaton has been controlled
clean up rat harboring places (Rats may
move mto buildings when their hidmg
places are removed i Remove trash piles
and piles o' damaged furniture or equip-
ment Store materials on platforms or
she'ves 12 to 18 inches above the ground
Remove food sources Store 'ood supplies
m rat proof bms or containers Suspend
garbage containers from trees or posts
Remove ammai carcasses that may
attract rats Do not leave scraps of food
around
Maintain several permanent rat bad sta
tions n strategic locations even afier rat
infestation has been controlled This
Should eliminate rats that migrate from
neighboring areas and will help preveni
another ntestation inspect baits Irequent
ly and replace them with fresh material
whenever necessary
H you are b«tten by a 'at try to kill or capture
the animal and take it to local health author
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