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Show jr A Model Cities Project I Youngsters Participate in Artisan Program by training program was designed to use the seemingly endless hours everyday after school. It teaches young people to produce quality work so it can be sold. Money earned goes to the student with 1 3 of the profit going back into fund to purchase a materials. From 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. youngsters work on: Block prints Pan Holders Sewing - puppets, pillows and guilts Weaving, copper work Wall placques, molding pasties Adults and youngsters he said. He explained that evaluation training for residents and staff would be handled by Behavioral Sciences Consultant, Inc. and introduced Dr. Joseph Bentley from that agency. Grundfossen went on to advise he would like to see staff evaluation of all piojects completed by March 30, however no evaluation will be considered complete until there has been resident input. Shauna O'Neil, Evaluation Chief for Model Cities spoke briefly to the Task Forces, saying, "We are trying to involve as many residents as She stressed the importance of evaulation and the possible." need for fair and accurate can march 2, 1972 The training program will teach staff and residents to accomplish these four steps, he said. "Will anyone pay any attention to our evaulation s?" George Wedding, Government Task Force representative asked. Dr. Bentley emphasized his feelings on the necessity of resident involvement and said originally the train rig was designed for 45-6people but it had been expanded to include twice this number. He urged residents who are interested in the training to make a real commitment to the total evaluation program. The date selected to begin the i 0 training program March 18 for an all-da- y was Saturday, session and training on three weekday evenings during the following week. Grundfossen said evaluation is effort but will not a one-timcontinue through the life of the follow-u- p e Model Cities program. The Joint Task Force meeting adjourned and was immediately followed by a session of the Coordinating Council. observations. Dr. Bentley, one of the top trainers in the nation, discussed training dates and locations. He listed four aspects of the training program which included: 1. Determining the goals of the Gardner, Chairman, appointed Don Austin to the project. 2. What methods to use in gathering information to determine if the goals are being reached. 3. Compiling and organizing information so it is easily read and understood. 4. To look at the conclusions and make decisions about whether objectives were met or what changes need to be made. Committee. New members approved Bryan position of parliamentarian for the Council. He also asked for the appointment of additional Council members to the Executive fwere Mrs. Bea Willis, Housing Task Commissioner Ralph McClure pledged Y. his support in keeping residents informed of Commission action relating to Model Cities. One of the directives given to Grundfossen as the new director was to review the citizen participation component and report his findings to the Coordinating Council. He agreed to meet with the Government Task Force for their input and to present the information to the Council at its next meeting. Bernice Bernstein explained the Day Care program at Northwest to Council members, advising them of the need for such a program and for additional funds to purchase necessary equipment. She said 31 of 40 youngsteis model A breakdown of neighborhood. funding sources and costs were given and parents of children in the come from the program supported Mrs. Bernstein's plea for equipment. It was decided that a formal statement on this project shou.ld come from the Education Task Force. "I see the proposed Joint Task Force meeting as a 'gripe' session, Gardner said. But others felt it could serve many purposes such as general brain storming sessions for new ideas, orientating residents on the Model Cities program and informing residents of the work of all Task was also suggested that residents Forces. Holbrook said he could see the need for clearing the air on many issues and to have a "sounding board for residents. The next meeting of the Joint Task Forces will be Wednesday, work more closely with the March Commissioners. Multi-purpos- Force, Stan Holbrook, Social Services Task Force and Don Austin, Government Task Force. Regular reporting by the Task Forces was discussed as a means of keeping residents better informed. It e 8 at the Northwest Center. Grundfossen gave a brief repoit on Agency activity for the last 3 weeks. He said he had formulated immediate priorities with evaluation being top priority. The question of resident employment had been raised by HUD representatives from Denver and the Agency is working to correct this situation, he said. He stressed the fact that the Agency will not hire any new people out of the model neighborhood unless no one in the area has the necessary skills. The Agency is presently operating with 35 resident personnel and is working toward 50 a objective. Grundfossen said there have been some changes in personnel with Mel Darton now serving as Deputy Director, Shauna O'Neil as Evaluation Chief and Marguerite Brown as Evaluation Assistant. Sam Moll, Assistant Director in the Community i p.m. Grace Bushman, supervisor of the program said, "We need volunteers. Parents and University students can help supervise the kids." To volunteer, contact Grace at also in need of donations in the way of oil paints, glitter, glue, ribbons, beads and any other craft materials. This project is located in the Organization section, Jeff Bingham and Joe Moore, planners, have resigned. The Executive Committee will announce the next meeting of the Coordinating Council. Work or No Welfare Bill Passes In a surprise, maneuver. Congress recently and sent President to approved Nixon legislation that would require end-of-sessio- n most welfare recipients to sign up for work or job training or lose their benefits. The tough measure, which covers mothers of children aged six or older, could affect more than two million adult welfare recipients. Congress sent the proposal to the White House with practically no debate and little notice in the rush toward adjournment. Both the House and the Senate apptoved it on voice votes with virtually no opposition. Under the Bill, the mandatory is Central City Community Center, 61 5 South 3rd. East. number Evaluation Primary Concern of Model Cities Staff and Hesidenfs "The staff is as concerned about evaluation as the residents," Peter Giundfossen, Model Cities director said in a Joint T ask Force meeting on February 24. He stressed the importance of evaluation in order to continue the planning process. "Residents should definitly be involved in evaluation as they aie involved in all phases of planning," enjoy the oil painting classes. A ceramics class will be starting March 10. Oil Painting for younsters at least 12 years of age and adults is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings .from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 The program Textile painting volume one 1 322-243- Candles, greeting cat ds Photo by Jerry Carter 4 Jerry Carter The Artisan business Grace Bushman teache s youngsters the value of producing quality work in artisan program. 3 twenty-eigh- t woik tequirement would become effective July 1. The legislation contains many of the tough provisions included in President Nixon's own welfare reform proposal, but leaves out such other compensatory features as minimum guaranteed incomes for welfare recipients and cash incentives for those who work. The plan would require all recipients to register for and accept work or job training except: Those under age 16. The ill and the elderly. Those responsible for taking care of someone who is incapacitated. Mothers with children under 6 years of age. Some 10 million Amencans now get welfare under the Aid to Dependent Children program - the major category of recipients that would be affected by the bill. Most of the more than 2 million adults who would be foreced to accept work or training would be mothers with dependent children. t Newspaper Staff Expands an effort to In provide more coverage of Model Neighborhood meetings and programs, the Model Neighborhood News has recruited two University of Utah journalism students as staff reporters. Kirk Terry, a resident of the Redwood area, is a veteran of the Viet Nam conflict and is a freshman at the U. of U. While in the Marines he served as Communications Officer and wrote for several government publications. He has a strong sense of style and "professionalism." Jerry Carter, a resident of the Central City area, is involved in both journalism and photography. He views both as a way to emphasize the problems in the community and to eventually bring about change. The recruitment of the students was established in cooperation with Dr. Milton Hollstein, Chairman of the Journalism Department at the University. I i i Mtatdtfee |