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Show 4 REVIEW, St. Vincents Views Jonuory 20, 1966 Promising Program To. Avoid Failure A Long Range Program YOUTH CORPS ARRESTS PROBLEMS BEFORE THEYRE A WAY OF LIFE by Shirley Kinyon ready set aside by the com- .returning to school later or mission and in January, 1965 becoming successfully em- the NYC was launched in the ployed. Salt Lake Valley. Special Classes Varied Training FATHER MARKO. Benvegnu of St. Vincent dePaul Parish in Murray discusses forthcoming (left to right) Clayton Almquist, Spiritual Renewal Campaign materials with James Foster, Gordon Wilson and Michael Clifford. (Paul Shuey, the fifth member of the committee, was absent.) team captains and other volthing that has hapA long-ran- ge program for important unteers who will conduct the our In parish. pened be spiritual commitment will census and other aspects of The parish reception is beconducted by members of St. -the program. Vincent Catholic Church, ing arranged by women s com Mrs. headed Claymittees by Father Mark Benvegnu, paston Almquist, Mrs. William tor, said today. Details of the program will Boyd, Mrs. Ernest Yanni, and The Mrs. Tom Shepich. be announced Sunday. Father Benvegnu said the campaign will be launched Feb. 6th at a reception in the Spiritual Renewal Campaign Parish Hall beginningat 2 p.m. will involve a total parish Father Benvegnu said Paul canvass for the purpose of an Dont lode now but the holiOs: huey is general chairman. accurate census of Catholic days may not be over for you. families residing in the conen He will be assisted by Perhaps the memories are fines of the church boundaries. too long on your Clayton Almquist, lingering James Foster, Gordon Wilson, . This is a laymens program waistline perhaps there and Michael Clifford. resulting from a Vatican are even memories of holidays Father Benvegnu said he Council appeal for years past. was most happy with the willcreasing vigor of Christian If so, Union Thinderella ingness of the laity to accept life in the parish and entire TOPS (Take Off Pounds SensiCathode Church, the pastor this new concept of responsibly) wants you. The club is bility. He further stated he said. recruiting fighters for the involve The campaign will felt this could be the most battle of the bulge. TOPS Help Slim Those Waistlines vice-chairm- .... become educated and general- ly more ready for employ- mait. Perhaps the greatest positive force for NYC is its ability to reach social and personal problems before they become a way of life. The program is geared to young people, 16 to 21 years of generally age, coming from families of low income and most of whom are highschool dropouts. Although many have already had a brush with the wrong side of the law, most of these young people have the desire to improve and better their chances for a normal future. The Neighborhood Youth Corps in Salt Lake County is sponsored by the County Commission. With a keen interest in youth, Commissioner Mar- vin G. Jenson had set aside $49,000 to help young people with what he called a Ybuth Development Program. Before It went into effect, the federal government came up with a similar program, and the County Commission responded to their call for sponsors in local communities. The added government $100,000 to the amount al- - Requirements Ease interest, Dr. Howard reported, that the available, existing and incommittee range planning sure the continued economic which would locdc at present possibly outdated engineering studies be reviewed, updated growth of the individual area. Olympian needs, as weU as The possibility that the State future economic development and refined. of Utah might supply the Initiaf? The report was prepared by potential. Mir Dr Howard. Mr. Dahl and of tive for the development of an , 'Theprdblem Howard' in -Speisman, Salt LakeArea said,;-Gufor winter. integrated"' planT lpansiffl;T)rf Uondeveiraeilf ras not been considered. Ihe f Community Healthy Services sports industry sanitation major factor In the future for ex facilities was suggested. development of this natural, areas are destined pansion, and the question of resource, Mr. Dahl said. remains to be' how much Dr. Howard observed that The problem of culinary a long-rananswered reHoward by not Dr. water Lake does Salt County supply, planning committee. seem very interested in afported, is potentially critical Little consultative services such planning There is no fording any have been offered to any area initiative because at present inventory of water resources or by any governmental they have no machinery for and quantities available for private economic planning encouraging economic develop- commercial or private expangroup, he continued, adding ment. sion. The subject should be that independent canyon de- - post Olympics use of Nor, he continued, has Ski expanded through an engineeris proceeding some ties, the committee asked if Utah or Pro-Utattempted ing report. what in the dark as to proper must build, say 300 out- In his report to Miss Kay to cross the barriers of alternatives of civic action. door toilets for use at Olympic zone disputes in this matter. Mitchell, special projects cosites - can they be converted Rodney L. Mil, of Dahl, ordinator, Utah Tourist and Dr. Howard suggested that to normal use afterwards? Hanson and Kett, Inc., conPublicity Council, Dr. Howard his sanitation committee for The said Dr. question, sulting engineers advising the declared that it seems essanitation committee, emphasential that the State of Utah the Olympics might be made Howard and Mr. Dahl, emphasized the urgency of immedibring together all recreation the fulcrum of civic and sizes the immediate need for which might benefit governmental action for saniate government concern to areas a comprehensive study and tation and water supply prodevelop the winter sports from the Olympics. development of a long-ranblems. program for sanitation faciliindustry - not only as a tempoTh e state, he said, should It is a matter of further ties in the Wasatch winter rary attraction for Winter sports area. create a joint study Kle Xe? Srts and long vast-rapid- t ge ate facili-velopm- ent ah ge Dr. Howard cited a report prepared by Katherine L. research associate. Lueck, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Utah. The report was directed to the Long Range Planning Committee, Silver Improvement Association. Union Pacific is many things Fork-Bright- on The to many people W To Shippers... U.P. is synonymous with the finest freight service, modern specialized equipment, e deliveries. locomotives to assure high-powere- d on-tim- !.!A0TM To Consumers . . . Swift, dependable delivery of many both perishable and durable. products they buy To Travelers . . . Relaxing, comfortable, safe and nomical travel on Union Pacific Domeliners. eco- - Silver Fork-Bright- The the western states it serves, Union Pacifics purchases made, wages to employees and taxes paid, all contribute toward the activities and To Communities. ..In economy of the community. For Plant Site Seekers ... A wide selection of track-sidindustrial parks offer developed unusual opportunities for industries of' all types throughout the Union Pacific West. tracts including e fully Government , . . Union Pacifics strategic middle route between the East and all the Pacific Coast is an essential link in the nation's transportation system, vital to its economy in times of peace and to its defense in emergencies. N We would welcome the opportunity to serve you. Union Pacific Railroad basic problems as cited Miss Lueck include: Water and sewer facilities need to be Improved; 2. Growth of the area needs to be controlled through zoning and planning; 3. A means must be found to finance both a study of the problems and the implementation of solutions. 1. Action required, cited by Miss Lueck and confirmed by Dr. Howard includes: 1. In UTI RANGES (Continued from page Must children buy at vestigation or sources oi information and assistance, both governmental and private; 2. of financial Determination feasibility of plans and actual sources of financial aid; and . 3. Organization and cooperation of Silver Fork and Brighton residents and businesses in order to implement plans and financing. Miss Lueck observed that federaL state and several local governmental agencies have an interest and concern with Silver problems, including the Department of Health; Park and Recreation Commission, Tourist and Publicity Council at state level. Big Cottonwood Planning District of the Salt Lake County Master Plan; Salt Lake City owns the water in the canyon. Mr. Fork-Bright- on A concentrated effort to promote Utah as a ski area, MisS Lueck reported, would benefit all the Utah facilities just as oie inadequate, unsanitary resort can give a bad name to all Utah skiing. White CR7-43- 12 iTbepfeseat.sitnaimlftq, )R percent better than before the license was issued Mr. rick said. Gar- Q&i0 (BiBJE itsmxsmmn Ob nZit sroassn reservations. .miffTRigrr. mrnrem CLUB CRIST FAMILY SIZE HOW TOOTHPASTE 100-10- 0 59 VITAMIN C CRAYONS Reg. 9 i Reg. 371 MG 64s Crayola Reg. $1.09 5F"99tf COMBS PANT CARE STRETCHERS COLORING BOORS Reg. 75t For $ All-lli- to m NOW LOVING Reg. 491 f - HOW Reg. $5.95 VAPORIZER5 J98 BOBBY , PIHS GO COURT vy NORTH MMN MIDVALE, UTAH PHONE 255-35OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 2.1 Mow 10 39 Mr. Demick 298-66- shut off from the bowling alley. It may prove tobe more advantageous to your community to be able to control such a condition, he said. Kearns Lanes manager Earl Garrick noted that 72 children bowl Saturday mornings and they arent let anywhere near the lounge. People are going, to have to educate their chil- - n ' dren.ty, Jivp with it, he aid, V - 359-460- 14 , did not tioners, but noted under the present conditions, beer is coffined to one room which is ' 467-174- at Mr. Lake Richardson doubt the sincerity of the peti- Mary Mary - 1) their lunch the hamburger stands across the street," he said. To Preview Join a club of action. The Ute Rangers Utahs oldest- - and best Riding Posse is now taking membership applications. If you would like to be a member and ride with the best call Mr. 364-17- V Kearns on Area is threatened by the possibility of an uncontrolled growth in the event that the Winter Olympics of 1972 be held in Utah as has been proposed. Also, sanitary problems, which have long plagued the residents and businesses of the canyon, may prove to be a deterrent to any promotion of the area as an Olympic site. The fact that the area includes only about 400 homes, some only vacation type structures, amplifies the financial difficulties of improving the existing conditions. by . me Theatre Guild (Continued from page 11 ate Students interested in part-tiemployment under the program may obtain application forms from Mr. Sanderson's office, Room 312, Park Building, University of Utah. me Sanitation Major Concern For Ski Resorts is permanent, sanitary facilities to At the present time, NYC can only accommodate 150 enrollees. If finances permitted, this number could be doubled. No one should be discouraged from making application because of the low It is hoped that enrollment, however, because practice. new openings are available this special program will enfrom time to time. able many of these young peoIn the year that NYC has ple to complete at least part been operating in Utah, the of their schooling. Of the new enrollment of program here has operated 150, 110 are ready and willing with such favorable results to attend this school. The and has received such high remaining 40 are either attending night school or have graduated but still need the job training offered by the NYC in order to make them employable. Perhaps ofie of the most significant attributes of the Corps is that there are no racial, religious or social barriers to overcome in order Expansion of the federally-support- ed to join. Age and income, the Work Study Proonly requirements, have been gram providing more part-tiset because this is where the jobs for more students, greatest need lies. bas been announced by UniThe NYC operates comversity of Utah Director of pletely separate of all other Financial Aids and Scholarorganizations, but for the sake ships, James R. Sanderson. of convenience, all abdicaSimply, this means that tions are made throigfl the stiff requirements overly Youth Opportunity Center. which werq part of the original Here, the applicant will be program, reated as part of interviewed and screened, and the Economic Opportunity Act may receive counselling. The of 1964, have been expanded applications are checked for and liberalized by the Higher qualifications and turned over Education Act of 1965. Under its provisions, students will find it easier to get jobs and there will be more of them available. Mr. Sanderson 'added that the new law has been liberalized to the extent that any student found in genuine need of earnings may participate. Such students may wort: up to 15 hours a week during regThe University Theatre Guild will hold a luncheon ular school enrollment and may work up to 40 hours per in connection with the forthweek during vacations. coming production of on 24 specific, limit of earnings 1966, Mary Januaryat 12:30 at the Union Building. is established for each student Mrs. Midge Price and' MrsT according to his relative economic circumstances and apRanch S. Kimball, of the luncheon, invite plicants are now being considered for employment all who are interested to at.through June 30, 1966. tend. The program will feature Robert Hyde Wilson who will comment upon his experiences when he was commissioned by the Ford Foundation as a Director Observer to sit in on the readings, rehersals. and Ml opening performance of Mary The Mary on Broadway. members of the university production of Mary, Mary wiU also be introduced at the luncheon. The cast includes: Madelon Thomas, H. E. D. Redford, Cnetffer K. Dowse, Deeanne Sjoblon, and Hal Child. Mrs. W. R. Norton, 5, and Mrs.RobertYeates, 1, are In charge of Youth Neighborhood Corps one of the very few. 12 month' contracts let out in the entire country. Of the 300 who have worked with NYC in Salt Lake County in the past year, 35 percent of the dropouts have returned rto school. ! There has also beoi a very substantial drop in the juvenile crime rate during this year. Mr. Moore summed up the whole attitude of the NYC program with his statement, We dont care what these .young people do for us, we only care what we can do for .them. Work Study Program ' added praise both County 150 Strong To correct this situation, the NYC is now offering special classes each Saturday at West High School, taught by fully credited teachers. General scholastic classes will be offered along with vocational such as shop and office Realizing that there were enough jobs to accommodate all of the young people graduating from high school, and the greater problem facing 'those without job training or experience, the government created jobs to give these people the chance to be self sustaining. Through county work projects, these young people are being trained as clerks, typists, receptionists and assistants to nurses aids. They are also employed with the Roads and Bridges Department, civic beautification projects and in any other way they can be useful. Regardless of the nature of the work, NYC employees are paid $1.25 an hour and work 32 hours a week. The additional eight hours is spent, without pay, attending school and in counselling. The counselling sessions are designed to help the young person with personal, emotional and social problems and to guide them toward more conservative dress and personal grooming. Virtually all of the young people in NYC are school dropouts, witnSpe average completing oily the eighth or ninth grade. The original reasons for quitting school, being self conscious and feeling that they dont fit in, prevent the young person from not on the lcal and national level that Washington D. C. has granted Salt Lake to Dewey Moore, project director, who makes all of the final decisions. 88 i f ( |