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Show t iBMirtfnWwXni TMtiif ffiMafj'1iif(l'rigiti imfcrtii Children Helped at Behavior Unit Model Cities (Con't.) They were destructive and unable to function in any organized an she explained. "We're fortunate to have discovered these problems early enough to bring about change," she said. The facility used by the Behavior Unit was formerly a school operated by the Cathedral of the of resources. By this mean that we Madaleine. The project pays a are to bring together the available monthly fee to cover utilities and supply of resources existing in the maintenance. city and utilize them to such an Ages of the children in the extent so as to yield the greatest years of return to the people of this area. To program range from It is funded through the County Children learn to relate to say if plainly, besides the money age. teenagers, fund-raisinavailable to Model Cities from the and State and by and senior citizens. federal government, our job, as an projects. Model Cities has also been a planning of the project. administrative agency, is to seek our funding source during the past year. over-al- l other agencies that have committed The project is under the Research and evaluation are functions, used to answer themselves to advancing human administration of the Community questions and make changes. There and ask that they lend a Mental Health Agency. An intergal part of the program are two aspects of the research helping hand in solving the problems is parent involvement. Parents program which include basic facing us. Therefore, by combining in daily training, lecture research dealing with general our monies, talent, manpower, etc., participate we will be able to make concentrated and discussion workshops and staff questions of learning and research make frequent home visits. dealing with specific problems. efforst in closing, if not eliminating members director of Viki "If more money was available. completely, the gaps between research forLabrecque, the program, has been I'd like to see more employment rates, housing involved in research of many aspects. classes, similiar toHead Start," Mrs standards, health conditions, and the in is used the Gregerson said. This information quality of education offered those activity, administrative view The Model Cities Program is a demonstration program that came into being as a result of the passage of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966. The social, economic and conditions that prevailed before and at the time this program was conceived are still prevalent. physcial There still despair instead of hope, poverty in the midst of affluence and hunger in the midst of plenty. is I 2-1- Demonstration Cities and Development Act. Hence, we find our role as being diverse and First, we Metropolitan multi-facete- adults g on-goin- well-bein- Because of the magnitude of the problems, the Model Cities Agency, as an administrative agency, was designed to carry out the ideas as set forth in the provisions of the 2 g g There is a need for additional volunteers and an urgent need for transportation to enable parents to participate more fully in the program. If you are interested in volunteering in this program or would like more information, call 322-113- Tours are conducted every Wednesday and you are invited to visit the Unit and see what is being done. may be considered as the living within the Model Cities area coordinator of human resources and those living in other sections of geared to solving present problems the city. In summary, our role is not to existing in the Model Cities area. Second, as advancers of human carry out or run programs, but to we are to use all innovative techniques and methods to assure that those living within this area have an equal opportunity to succeed in any field in which they may pursue. Thirdly, we are mixers well-bein- assure that certain programs affecting the problems listed earlier are carried out. Therefore, we are here to administer programs as money. a or oversee result of Model Cities model cities questions and answers Model cities by Kirk Terry - A. Most model neighborhoods Q. Are the residents in the are in Community Action Program model neighborhood the only ones target areas - either in part orwhole. who should be involved in the Model The Community Action Program Cities program? can provide valuable help to the Citizens from the entire metropolitan area should be involved, so that they can use their skills and resources in helping to solve the problems of the model A. No. neighborhood. Such broad Model assisting Cities administration in organizing by residents to participate in the program enlisting support of neighborhood residents, and providing technical help to the residents. important because Q. Can residents participating in many slum problems have their the program be paid? causes in attitudes and behavior of the wider community. A. Where financial problems would bar them from participating it If a Q. citizens' group feels has in the program, residents can be been left out of the program, can it reimbursed for such costs as deal directly with HUD? transportation or baby sitting, and may also be paid for serving on A. HUD staff will investigate the boards. In addition, it is expected complaints and report its findings to that neighborhood residents will the city. HUD's objective is to work in some jobs which are part of encourage a working relationship planning activities and carrying out between neighorhood and city the program. Such jobs should help government, not between the develop new careers for neighborhood and the Federal neighborhood residents. Govern ment. participation is Q. How can you get involved in Q. What is the relationship the Model Cities program? between residents who participate in A. By joining any of the Task the Model Cities program and the local Community Action Agency Forces or neighborhood councils, funded by the Office of Economic For further information, call Opportunity? 467-941- 6. Central City Models in Demand The former Miss Colorado and five of her modeling students in the Community Action Program Modeling Agency participated in two fashion shows last weekend. Wearing the latest fashions from Simplicity Pattern Company, Juliet Race, former Miss Colorado, and her girls ranging in age from "mini" to junior, strolled expertly down the elevated ramp before admiring audiences. The highlights of the two fashion shows, the first held Friday, March 1 0, the second March 1 1 , was the little "mini model", Therasa Ward. The cute and petite four year old captured the hearts of the browsing shoppers at the Fashion Fabric Stores at Valley Fair Mall and Sugar House. a professional Race model and her expert instruction in Mrs. is Central City models, left to right back row - Flo Kelly, Billie Ward, Patricia Ann Clay. Front row, left to right - Theresa Ward, Juliet Race, instructor, and JoAnn Harris. offers a complete course in modeling and public relations for a multi-cultur- modeling qualities. JoAnn Harris, Susan Ellis and Flo Kelly wore their community. Kelly emphasized the multi-cultura- l concept of the Agency and stressed the important skills a student could aquire. She said she has worked for $50.00 an hour and that students can also develop their talents in modeling and public relations. fashions graciously and were applauded constantly by the Future fashion shows are planned and classes are now audiences. The Modeling Agency is a sub project of the Youth Economic Development Project of CAP, and convening for new students. Girls from ages 5 to 24 may contact CAP Central City offices for information regarding the Agency. poise, fashion and composure was evident in all the Central City models. Mrs. Billie Ward, her daughters, Theresa and Patricia Ann Clay exhibited professional-lik- e Mrs. |