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Show community for some time. In addition to housing the VIP office and providing classroom space, the Center features the LaMorena Restaurant which "with the best Mexican food in the valley." The Catholic Credit Union has an office in the Center and serves many westside families. "We are here to help the poor people in our community," Dorothy advises. "We have no restrictions. We do not limit ourselves only to Chicanos." The Pine Canyon Ranch dedicated to responsible citizens out of delinquent boys is a pet project of Father Merrill. The making Ranch provides a spirit of brotherhood in a real home atmosphere. Vocational training at the Toole Army Depot prepares each boy with a marketable skill. High school education is provided by the Toole School District. I John F. McNamara, x J'i, Superintendent of the Salt Lake County Detention Center says of the Ranch, "The juvenile rehabilitation program at Pine Canyon is producing results beyond my greatest : X , jJ V 4 f s t ( ! v Vi , i vi expectations. Boys with real n t, XV !r (it ijp i fev-- i " v Vv . S ; 'i A i. 4 .'v "- 1 - v- - rt- H f problems are becoming motivated, responsible young men." tr vV - v & srv kv v - W 4 3 M?1- r fV - X " s $ V i f Stan Hollmgworth tutors English as a second language and trains new volunteers, Margot C. Kimball teaches Basic Skills and Beth Johnson serves as secretary. Residents enjoy info, mat. relaxed classes and making new friends The ranch has been in operation for one year and houses 12 boys ranging in age from 1 5 to 1 8 years. n a report to the public by the Board of Trustees, the statement was made that "not one boy has fallen back into an act of delinquency; not one boy views himself .as a delinquent, but each sees himself as a teenager trying to graduate from high school and to master a job skill." A growth campaign is presently I v. underway to add ranch-hom- a second to handle an additional e 12 boys. The Early Learning Center is located in the Hacienda at 129 North 1st West but is associated with Guadalupe. This is a pre-scho- learning center with al instruction. Food for families in need is provided through food orders redeemable at the Westside Market, adjacentto the Guadalupe Center. The food is given free and without the customary red tape of government agencies. "There must only be a need," Dorothy said. "We are here to help." Both Mik6 apd Dorothy have a lot ' v ,ta .. v. S2fV about -- employment forjnmorities. opr&rfiitjos 1 , "Some, 'big companies say i tpey wiot.tq iittO minorities but then have . . 1 tpktHow'bad v do They reSfl '' i , 3J . fr to want; help? : she fir . v ' . i wfiete the S'C v. ' .s t ,e v 3;. canonf cqifimuhieatV ip ' Spanish. I n addition to the many activities housed at Guadalupe I v, V . ... 1 & If N V Ik - the Voluntary Improvement i - s. X ? X Center, others originated there and have since branched out into the community, such as SOQIO and the Utah Migrant Council. For more information on Program or any of the other activities, call or visit Guadalupe Center at 346 West 1st .364-425- 0 SS : n |
