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The Rio Grande Herald-Thursday, January 18 . 2001, Page 6
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was engineering confluence. There
were no questions specifically
involving technical engineering
questions. We didn't expect to come
out with a check."
The Herald attempted to contact
engineer Kyle at his Dallas office
Tuesday afternoon, but was unable
to reach him.
Olivares later explained to The
Herald, "I plan to put some
administrative regulations in
writing concerning meeting
attendance by department heads. If
they cannot attend, they need to
have someone they designate attend.
They are already aware of this."
Discussion turned to an agenda
item calling for "discilssion and
possible action to authorize the
City Administrator to solicit
Requests for Proposal on a city-
wide garbage collection contract"
Alderman Gutierrez stated, "1
suggested a workshop on this a
couple of months ago. I think this
would mean extra income, which is
needed, of up to $150,000 to
$200,000. 1 suggested a workshop
to learn the facts and figures." He
told Olivares, "1 saw this (the
agenda item calling for possible
action) as going over your head."
Olivares commented, "I think a
workshop is a good idea." He
indicated that the item had been
placed on the agenda by Alderman
Juan DeLuna. Garza insisted,
"Workshops are difficult when we
can't have a quorum for a regular
monthly meeting."
"I think we need some type of
franchise, or to do it internally,"
suggested the administrator. "We do
have a litter problem around town."
Patricio Hernandez of Grande
Garbage commented, "My concern
is that this is too all of a sudden.
I've provided this service for 17
yesterday for several meetings and
(also) this moming. He should be
here like all our department heads."
Garza contended. "I think this is
the third meeting in the last four
months that has lacked a quorum."
Fred Mar go, a former alderman,
questioned the absence of the
engineer, insisting that "he's been
absent twice." Olivares responded,
"Everyone is required to be at the
meetings. I have not discussed this
with him." He later declared, "All
department heads arc aware that
they're supposed to be at the
meetings."
Gutierrez asked Olivares, "Why
was Mr. Kyle not at a meeting in
Austin three weeks ago which you
attended along with one of the
aldermen? The representative who
was sent was not an engineer.
We're paying him as our engineer.
This was a very important
meeting."
"I don't know why," replied
Olivares. "According to the
contract, he can send a
representative."
Mayor Garza insisted, "I want to
see Tom's (Rockte) resume since
he's representing us in Austin and
he's not an engineer. I'd like to
know how many engineers work
with Mr. Kyle."
"The meeting was held with
various representatives of state and
federal agencies, along with
NADBANK," indicated Olivares.
"Mr. Rockte was there, along with
Mr. (Leo) Lopez. It helps to have
an engineer present, but it was
critical for him to be there at this
meeting."
Tne administrator continued,
"This involved applications for
funding for water and wastewater
improvements. It was organized at
the request of Blanca Juarez. There
$20,000 Reward
For information leading to the ar-
rest of the party responsible for
starting a structure fire on Sep-
tember 30, 2000 at 7051 East
Highway 83, Alto Bonito.
This dwelling is located on the
north side of US 83 about 1/4 Mile
west of FM 2360.
If you have information concern-
ing this loss please contact Texas
Deputy State Fire Marshall, Rick
Torres, at (956) 686-7536.
years. 1 have certain commitments
with local financial institutions.
I'm interested in sitting down for a
workshop." Garza lold Hernandez,
"Our prior board had committed to
you being part of the discussion."
Gutierrez insisted, "I think it
would be too costly for the city to
take this on at this point." Fred
Margo complained, "This was an
action item placed by Mr. DeLuna
without discussion of any of the
important issues or parameters."
On another subject, Gutierrez
contended, "I think we need to talk
about the issue of the EDC board
members. I questioned it being an
action item." He was referring to
the item calling for "discussion and
possible action to appoint two new
members to the RGC Economic
Development Corporation to
replace Financial Vice President
Lauro L. Lopez and Marketing Vice
President Juan DeLuna, Jr."
"The mayor is not a part of the
EDC board except on an ex-oficio
basis," declared Garza. "Some
people have always suggested that
aldermen should not be EDC board
members. On the other side, there
have been concerns about money,
convenience, and logistics. Let's
get the best people possible and not
play politics."
"I understand there's a state law
that EDC board members can only
serve up to six years," explained
Olivares. "This board can put
anyone they want on EDC. This
board has to approve each EDC
project and can recall any EDC
board member at any time."
Gutierrez suggested, "Let's discuss
it and open it up to everybody."
Garza stressed, "I suggest a
leadership program to train leaders
for the future. McAllen and Laredo,
and major cities like Houston and
Dallas have such programs."
About another issue. Father
Amador Garza of Immaculate
Conception Church emphasized,
"I'm not starting the Good
Government League to talk about
people's character, but to talk about
the issues that affect our
community. This is not a
witchhunt. I think some people are
left out of the equation. Some
people within our city are living
without sewage and electricity. I'm
interested in correcting injustices
such as this. I've talked with
aldermen (about the problem), but
nothing has been done."
Father Garza concluded, "All
sorts of things are being said in
town. Nobody is manipulating me.
There are so many good people in
this town."
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reward of doing things right
and doing the right thing.
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OF HEALTH
Campaign Urges Families To Seek Support For Alzheimer's
VArV.r
(NAPS)—Princess Yasmin Aga
Khan, daughter of the late 1940s
movie star Rita Hayworth, is talk-
ing openly about a side of her
mother's life that was anything
but glamorous: her battle with
Alzheimer's disease.
"When my mother was diag-
nosed with Alzheimer's, few people
recognized the disease, and little
could be done for my mom or our
family," said Princess Yasmin, hon-
orary vice chair of the Alzheimer's
Association. "But things are differ-
ent now. Tbday there's no reason for
anyone to suffer in silence, as my
mother did. Prescription medica-
tions to manage symptoms and
support programs to improve qual-
, ity of lift are available for both the
person with Alzheimer's and
caregiver."
As a result of her mother's expe-
rience, Princess Yasmin has been
devoted to increasing recognition of
Alzheimer's disease including vol-
unteering for the Alzheimer's Asso-
ciation and founding the Associa-
tion's Rita Hayworth Galas in New
York and Chicago. Since 1984, the
Galas have raised more than $28
million for research.
Currently, she is appearing in a
new public service announcement
(PSA), in connection with the
Alzheimer's Association, urging
people to recognize the symptoms
of Alzheimer's disease and see a
doctor if they are concerned about
a family member.
"Unlike in Rita Hayworth's
time, treatment is now available for
Alzheimer's disease," said Jeffrey
Cummings, MD, director, Alz-
heimer's Disease Center, L'CLA
School of Medicine. "Early diagno-
sis is extremely important because
it offers people with Alzheimer's a
greater chance of benefiting from
early medical intervention and
Rita Hayworth's life was dev-
astated by Alzheimer's disease.
gives them more time to plan for
the future. The earlier treatment
begins, the greater the impact of
therapy may be in maintaining
patients at a higher level of func-
tioning. Although there is no cure
for Alzheimer's disease, treatments
for the symptoms of mild to moder-
ate Alzheimer's disease are avail-
able, so early detection and imme-
diate treatment are cru. ial'
Medical treatments have been
shown to improve cognitive func-
tion (such as thinking, reasoning
and memory) and to manage symp-
toms associated with Alzheimer's
disease. Currently, there are three
prescription drugs available to
treat the symptoms of mild to mod-
erate Alzheimer's. Although there
have been recent breakthroughs in
Alzheimer's research, a cure or
prevention may be years away.
New medications are under devel-
opment, and several clinical trials
are under way to study whether
estrogen, nonsteriodal anti-inflam-
matories and vitamin E help pre-
vent the disease.
Unfortunately, long delays—up
to three years—are common be-
tween the onset of symptoms and
the time a person seeks a diagno-
sis, because people often confuse
the warning signs of Alzheimer's
disease with memory problems
associated with normal aging. But
despite the absence of a single
diagnostic test, physicians can
diagnose Alzheimer's disease with
90 percent accuracy through tests
that can be administered and
interpreted in the office.
The Alzheimer's Association
developed a brochure, Understand-
ing Memory Loss, Aging and Alz-
heimer's Disease, to help families
better recognize the symptoms of
Alzheimer's disease and know
where to turn for help and support.
In general, the following are
signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's
disease when they increasingly
affect everyday life:
•Recent memory loss that
affects job skills
• Difficulty performing familiar
tasks
•Problems with finding the
right words
• Disorientation
• Poor or decreased judgment
•Problems with abstract
thinking
• Misplacing things
•Changes in mood or bahavior
• Changes in personality
• Loss of initiative
To learn more or to get a copy of
the brochure Understanding Mem-
ory Loss, Aging and Alzheimer's
Disease, call the Association at
(800) 272-3900, visit www.alz.org
or contact your local Alzheimer's
Association chapter.
The PSA and the Alzheimer's
disease educational campaign are
provided with support from Eisai
Inc. and Pfizer Inc. Eisai Inc. and
Pfizer Inc are committed to a col-
laboration dedicated to advances in
Alzheimer's therapy.
IF A VEHICLE SAFETY
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LIKE SAM SADDRIVER...
(NAPS)—If you own a vehicle
that you feel has a safety-related
defect, you should report the
problem to the Hotline at the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) of the
U.S. Department of Transporta-
tion (DOT).
The DOT Auto Safety Hotline
specializes in gathering informa-
tion about safety problems in
motor vehicles and also vehicle
equipment, such as child safety
seats and tires. This is your
chance to help identify these
problems, which sometimes leads
to recalls. The Hotline can be
dialed toll free at 1-888-DASH-2-
DOT a-888-327-4236).
By contacting the Hotline you
can obtain information about
motor vehicle safety, child safety
seats, vehicle safety defects, tire
defects, air bags, and importation
of vehicles. You can also speak
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report on your vehicle's safety
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where you can submit a report
identifying your safety problem
online. Your report can help
NHTSA evaluate the problem you
are experiencing with your vehicle
and determine if a recall and rem-
Klein
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also believes education is our
passport to the future and that
education should not only be a
requirement, but education should
be a passion.
Ruben asks every single voter in
the RGCCISD for their support, for
a person "who is new but
responsible in financial matters,
who is new but experienced with
people, who is new but truly cares
FOR THE NEEDS OF OUR
CHILDREN."
Hotel
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the community. We look forward to
a bright future. The county and city
have provided much information
and assistance."
He added, "A theater has showed
interest in locating in the (same)
area, as has a fast food restaurant
and a financial institution."
Bathman indicated that "we've
completed projects in McAllen,
Harlingcn and Brownsville. We
developed Jack-in-the-Box
restaurants in Roma and Wcslaco."
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Organizations throughout the
country including associations,
schools, companies, clubs, and
government organizations are
working with NHTSA to help
increase awareness of the Hotline
by starting their own safety pro-
grams. You can order posters, fly-
ers, and other complementary lit-
Diocese
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disillusionment, pain and conflict
in their own relationships, offer
hope as they share their personal
stories of struggle, reconciliation,
and healing.
In the weeks following the
weekend, six additional sessions are
held for the participants by trained
team couplcs in a supportive
atmosphere.
Retrouvaille is sponsored by the
Diocese of Brownsville Family Life
Office. Information can be obtained
by calling 956/787-8571 or
956/542-2501, extension 430.
Cortez
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Funeral Mass was held at 3 p.m. on
Monday, Jan. 15 at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church in Rio
Grande City. Interment followed at
Rio Grande City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joel Cortez III,
Lee Alvarez III, Gian Carlo
Villarreal, Edmundo Garza, Cesar
Perez, Gustavo Perez, Luis Molina,
Alberto Munoz and Humberto
Munoz.
Arrangements were under the care
of Virgil Wilson Mortuary in
Mission.
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