Reyes on speakers' minds at meeting
A group of Guillermo Reyes' neighbors pleaded with the City Council tonight to help save Reyes' home. Reyes, who turns 79 this month, is a hoarder who exhibits extreme pack-rat behavior and was evicted from his home last month. He was featured in the Daily Bulletin last week. Since the publication of the article, a for sale sign has been posted in front of his home.
"We're trying to help him out as much as we can, but we're just one family," said Brian Watson, one of six neighbors who spoke about Reyes.
"His life has basically been stolen from him," said neighbor Rosa Trevino-Mortensen
According to the city manager and building and safety official, the city has been working with the county in locating Reyes to offer him mental health treatment.
"We're trying to help him out as much as we can, but we're just one family," said Brian Watson, one of six neighbors who spoke about Reyes.
"His life has basically been stolen from him," said neighbor Rosa Trevino-Mortensen
According to the city manager and building and safety official, the city has been working with the county in locating Reyes to offer him mental health treatment.
NOW the council is concerned for his mental state. He was arrested 3/9/10 on a 5150 and was evaluated on 3/10/10 at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center by Dr.Ndlela M.D. "Gravely disabled" "Disorganized and confused" "Incapable of providing food,clothing & shelter". Then on 3/11/10 they held a review hearing claiming "Patient has resources to provide for his self care. He was articulate and able to respond to all questions in a reasonable and organized manner". Mr. Reyes was discharged that afternoon with a diagnosis Dementia-mild.
Deanna Watson made a great point, He has been cleaning up Ranchos trash and recycling for the planet. Aren't we all supposed to do that?
Steve Wasden