Pahrump Valley Gazette, Thursday, February 20, 1997 9
Reid addresses legislldure
CARSON CITY- U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.. addless-
ing a joint session of the Nevada Legislature this past
Wednesday, offered his vision for Nevada on the approach
of a new century.
The senior senator from Nevada, a native of Searchlight,
used the occasion to call for a renewed partnership between
federal, state and local officials to meet the challenges fac-
ing the state and to restore public confidence in govern-
ment as an agent of change and progress. Reid also out-
lined objectives he believes must be accomplished at every
level of government to insure a smooth transition from this
century to the next.
"There are things we need to do now," Reid said, "in
order to be prepared for the 21 st Century. Nothing is more
important than investing in education." Reid stressed the
importance of giving students access to the new technolo-
gies that can fit an encyclopedia on a compact disc. "Ne-
vada students should not be left behind," he said.
He announced that he has just introduced a bill in Con-
gress that would "force the federal government to stop us-
ing the Highway Trust Fund for unrelated government
spending. The Trust Fund was set up to use gas taxes for
road building and repair. But more than $20 billion of this
Trust Fund is being used to mask the federal deficit."
Reid emphasized the importance of health issues, espe-
The Sound Of Music Helps Children Heal
(NAPS)--The soothing
harmonies of music have
long been recognized as
therapeutic and this unique
form of therapy is put to
good use at Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
Music therapy can be
used to help people improve
their motor skills, and feel
better emotionally as well.
That's the idea behind a
Shriners Burns Institute
program in Galveston,
Texas.
"The program involves
emotional and psychological
growth in a variety of ways,"
says Christine Tuden, music
therapist. "It's the process,
and not tl]e product, that
most benefits the children."
The process involves
patients writing songs
about how they feel and
playing instruments to fur-
ther express themselves.
The hospital's keyboards,
xylophone, drums, guitars
and karaoke machines
offer children many cre-
ative opportunities.
The children work with
Writing and composing
music has struck a chord
with children at the
Shriners Bums Institute in
Galveston, Texas.
music individually and in
groups, whether they're
eonfined to bed or visiting
the playroom.
"By using creative arts
interventions in a safe and
supportive environment, we
help patients better under-
stand their hospital experi-
ence and develop coping
skills," said Marie Woods-
Petitti, child life assistant.
Shriners Hospitals offer
free medical care to chil-
dren who cannot otherwise
afford it. To refer a child to
Shriners Hospitals, call 1-
800-237-5055. In Canada,
call 1-800-361-7256. All
calls are tell-free.
cially those affecting women. Women's advancement also
claimed his attention: ,'We are witnessing the greatest so-
cial transformation of women's roles and the structure of
the family unit since the beginning of time," Reid said.
"Women have made great strides despite unfair setbacks
and discrimination. Now, more than ever, we need to work
together to eliminate the roadblocks that prevent women
from reaching their fullest potential."
He repeatedb/returned to the theme of federal-state co-
operation in such areas as taxation of retirees and securing
additional water supplies for Nevada. "There is so much
that our governments have accomplished for our great na-
tion," Reid said. "There is so much more we can do, work-
ing together." Passing from this millennium to the next,
said the senator, "we have to make government work. We
must work to restore faith in government. We are all part of
government: city, county, state and federal."
In a telephone interview with the Gazette following his
speech Sen. Reid again underscored the importance of co-
operation among the various levels of government (a topic
of particular fascination in Nye County). Reid also stressed
the need for Nevada and California to work together -- as
they will be doing at the summit on the Lake Tahoe area he
plans to convene later this year. Reid told the Gazette he
intends to visit Pahrump next month.
Former town board member Diana Stiles and Liz Blythe
with petitions to establish a communit.), college in the
Pahrump Valley. The.)' attd other volunteers will be
collecting signatures outside Terrible's Town this Friday
and Saturday.
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