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Show Giant of a Man A by Barbara Smith In some people any kind of deprivation, suffering, or bad luck turns into anger, hatred, and revenge upon others. Some people harden and become callous, but a few become more compassionate and sensitive to the needs of others as has Victor Delgado who works at People's Freeway, 568 South 2nd. West. Bom in Nevada on June 14, 1 924, he moved to Salt Lake City at the age of nine with his parents and five brothers and sisters. He is of Mexican descent, and lives at 124 West 8th South with his wife and five children. What makes Mr. Delgado unique is that he is a man; a man who isn't afraid to learn from experience. "I didn't get to learn much from school,'' explained Mr. Delgado. "I only went for a few years. was the oldest child in the family. My father had arthritis in his hands and feet. I had to work to support self-educat- I the family. picked up English by I my working with know about plumbing, carpentry, electricity, mechanics, and a lot of other things. Learned them just by watching other people do it.'' Mr. Delgado has had a variety of jobs in past experiences: a the Mexican people. "I see a lot of people," he said quietly, "who need help like did, especially in my own race." Mr. Delgado is the Chairman of Title at Jefferson School, the of the Mexican Civic Center, a member of the railroad worker, lumber Community Action Program stackard, a night watchman, junk man, a worker for the city and doing odd jobs. Now he is an interpreter and custodian for People's Freeway. "I like working here. There's always a smile on people's faces." "He's been a jewel to our Board, involved with the Utah State Board of Education, a member of the Tenant Union is on the Model Cities Crime and Delinquency Task Force, and fellow-employer- I s. a organization," said Mrs. Dorothy "He is a very Pulley, a concerned member and good man to have on our side. Without him, working on some of the problems we've had, we wouldn't have gotten anything done." Mr. Delgado is actively involved with the community in creating programs to fulfill the needs of his neighborhood and co-work- I I Vice-Preside- nt Utah Association Neighborhood Councils. On boards in general, he remarks, "They go slow for quite awhile, but in the end, action does come." "I wish we could find low cost homes for all the people in this area and a landlord that you don't have to bow down to," was Mr. Delgado's last remark as he left the office to go to another meeting. Victor Delgado enjoys helping others, young and old. Model Cities Project Helps Model Cities Businessman One Man's Desire To Succeed by Kirk Terry The Salt Lake County Community Development Office, 444 South 200 West, has again assisted a community businessman. George Leyba, owner of Benj. Franklin Instant Copy Press, 163 East 200 South, said the business counseling and packaging he received from the staff at the Community Office, made it possible for him to secure the $15,000 loan he needed to start his own printing business. Development Leyba stated that the accounting counseling and general business consultation he received resulted in a viable, presentable business package that could be presented to a bank and the Small Business Administration for successful funding. The major problem Leyba faced in establishing his own business was in securing financing. One of the requirements of the Community Office is that the prospective businessman must demonstrate that he has the Development expertise necessary and a workable idea for his business. Benj. Franklin Press employs one part-tim- e man, Greg Halls, and Leyba said his wife, Josie, also helps out in the operation. He said the business has a full work load and that he plans to expand to three locations within the next five years. Leyba's successful business is a very personal story of one man's strong desire to own a business and being able to find the right people, concerned dedicated people, to help create the business. Leyba said he wasn't satisfied with working for someone else. He said he set a goal to obtain an education in a field of work he would enjoy and in which he could develop his own business efforts. However, without the assistance received from the Community Development Office, the training and consultation received there, Leyba stressed, his own business and the jobs it provides might still be a dream and not a reality. of George Leyba is appreciative of assistance offered by the Salt Lake County Community Development Office. |