Del Rio News Herald from Del Rio, Texas • Page 3

COMMUNITY Del Rio News-Herald Sunday, August 16, 1998 3A Queen City's own Del Rio News premiers Monday SANCIC ence in broadcasting. Gaither news. "Del Rio as asked for a local news cast. We are noting 'Del Rio's Own- BIANCA A SANCIC Staff Writer UPN 10, KTRG, Cable 2 will premiere its own Del Rio news cast tomorrow night at 6 and 10 p.m. with anchor Didi Kolkebeck.

The news will focus mainly on Del Rio. Del Rio deserves it," said Kolkebeck, a native Texan. The community is behind us." Kolkebeck has an extensive back round in public relations as the Domestic liaison Executive Director of the Amistad Family violence center. She has done several radio and television public service announcements for the center. She also has several years of modeling under her belt along with marketing and management experience.

"I have a strong Hispanic back round and that makes me comfortable with the community," said Kolkebeck. "1 was born and raised in San Antonio, so for me Del Rio is right next door to home." Kolkebeck's goals for the news cast include providing a strong source of Information, to use the impact of television for community awareness and to provide a different perspective on issues and coverage for Del Rio. Del Rio News Director, Helen Gaither has had 15 year experi- ence In broadcasting. a worke for KSAT in San Antonio here at home a National Public Radio. family has been in Del Rio for 18 years said Gaither.

"It is great to have the chance to work on a pr oj ec with such growth potential." Gaither stressed the Del Rio angle of their local news cast. We are not going to go head to head with CNN or the San Antonio markets. We are going to cover local news with a local angle," she said. Kolkebeck explained there will be several features presented on Rlo's Own' Del Rio News including, fitness report provided by the Fitness Factory, Pet of the Week. Police Pa'trol, Laughlin Update, Weekend watch, and a Did You Know? segment.

There will also be occasional Council for the Arts update and Upstagers sneak peaks for you theater lovers. 'Del Rio's Own' Del Rio News will premiere Monday at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on UPN 10, KTRG, cable 2. DRPD Continued from 1A in Plaza del Sol Mall with the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association spearheading the event under the direction of the Efel Rio Police Department.

The Dei.Rio Police Department is tied Into a nation-wide computer system that stolen property can be entered into, but a serial number or an owner-applied number is required; and the status of particular piece of property can be known in a matter second. Many who reported stolen property did not know the serial numbers to the property. Police officers require some identifying mark to distinguish one piece of property from another. The object of the project is to inform people that there are simple ways to mark their property to make it more identifiable to police. To provide a undeniable warning to potential thief that property to make it more identifiable to police.

To provide a undeniable warning to a that property-irv your home is more likely to be recovered than in a home that does not have this warning. To make a simple and easy way for officers to identify and recover property. To deter potential criminals from breaking into your home or WARNING! CRIME WATCH Operation Recovery Member In Congunctlon with DEL RIO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND DEL RIO CRIME STOPPERS 768-A-TIP (2847) Items of value on these premises are marked and can be Identified by POLICE, MEETING Continued from 1A The meeting is scheduled to open with consideration of proposed amendments to the district's general fund and food service fund for the month of June and July, according to Superintendent Dr. JoAnne Ruark Ackermann, and will close on a vote to approve the personnel report, which included the hiring of a speech Board members also are scheduled to consider approval of administrative guidelines for a service drive way at Del Rio High School and to hear a report by Ackermann on the district's hiring policy. The superintendent's report vjill be followed by a presentation and discussion on adopting new policies, an item requested by board president Harry Bpykin.

Trustees also have scheduled ai; closed session to confer with the superintendent, and to deliberate designating a princl- pfcil and a name for the new ele- rientary school under construction on Cantu Road. The new school is expected to be ready to receive students at the start of the next school year. i The board may vote or take cither action in open session on tjie items that will be discussed behind doors. vehicle, by making it an undesirable risk. Officers ask that the community participate in Operation Recovery through various ways.

By marking your property; displaying your "Operation Recovery" decal in a window of your home; report suspicious persons or activities in your neighborhood you know who doesn't belong there. You may report it anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 768-A-TIP; and to tell others about the operation and consider forming a neighborhood watch program. PACKAGE Dr.JVlayra Latoni-Fernandez PACKAGE INCLUDES: Eye Exam, Complete Pair of Glasses, (Choose from our selection and plastic E'--- Students under 18yrs old only! Val Verde Eye Care Center 774-3333 610 BEDELL DEL RIO, TEXAS LACKS IN KLEIN, NS, SHIRTS AND LLAR DOWN Solid Cherry Queen Sleigh Bed with Wood Rails this 3 PC. Sectional and get a matching Recliner for just ls 63-088-8 BenchCraft Full Size Sleeper Sectional List Price $2109.99 3 Drawer Night Stand 449.99 Armoire 1299.99 King Sleigh Bed with Wood Rails 1499.99 Dresser Mirror 1499.99 HURRY, SALE ENDS TUESDAY! Big Dollar Savings! 1799" 3 PC. Loveseat List Price $1379.99 Weekend for Two RCA Full-Size' VMS Camcorder List Price $799.99 72-124-8 5599 99 Battery for just 72-129-1 $39999 2 PC.

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