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Show parts. Brian Hesleph, fourteen year old nephew of Mr. played piano and sang clear, youthful baritone. W. D. Hesleph's wife, accompanied on the Twiggs, out in Open House Held Deacon Gladys church organ. "I'm missing meeting tonight," Twiggs. front of pastor. a council sighed At City's First Mr. proceeded to the church to assist his Reverend John Henry He his Hudson, welcome visiting Dr. Williams from evangelist. Bi-ling- Grand Rapids, Michigan. The voices chanting softly. The upward feeling of belief and faith, was a calming, peaceful experience. Whatever one's personal philosophy, here was a living art form, moving, uplifting and dignified. After the service, Mr. Twiggs stated he was born in Texas, grew up and married in Albuquerque, New Mexico, then migrated to Salt Lake City to join his brother and two sisters. "I can't think of any place I'd rather be working and living," declared Twiggs, as he bid goodby to his friends, promising them he'd see them at services the following evening. "I don't want to say too much, but want to make sure I I say enough." T. R. Twiggs, left, relaxes with guest evangelist Dr. Williams from Grand Rapids, Michigan, center, and Rev. John Henry Hudson. Shares Himself With Others Local Man School ual Those were the words of Dr. Williams as he closed his sermon. Theodore Twiggs seems to believe that, too. He speaks briefly of his personal life and background. His emphasis is on projecting himself to the present, being involved, taking action to be a good neighbor and a Christian witness to his community. by Laura Briggs banquet of homemade tacos, enchiladas, chile verde "La Escuelita de Los Ninos." The dainty wooden sign over the front porch of the cozy little school at 1064 West 4th South is the first clue that there is something unique about this learning establishment. And was it ever a day to remember, Friday, October 13, when the open house of Salt Lake school was City's first highlighted by personal endorsements by Senator Edward Kennedy and Utah Congressional candidate, Wayne Owens. Senator Kennedy, scheduled g a for banquet at the Terrace Ballroom Friday evening, helicoptered down for a brief stop-ove- r at St. Patrick Parish Hall, which is adjacent to the "Escuelita de Los Ninos. Kennedy and Owens were greeted by Dr. Eugene Garcia, of the school. The parish hall overflowed with neighborhood families, the majority of them Chicanos. Chicano music was played by a al on-the-sp- ot fund-raisin- or spoke of the development of local ensemble, amateur services for senior citizens; head photographers Who did the Good Samaritan regard as his neighbor? "Your neighbor is the one who needs start programs for children; and medical aid services to assist the to record your help at that time." T heodore R . neighborhood to help themselves. "The most important thing is to knock on doors and find out the needs of the people as they see it themselves," declared Twiggs. "Housing that is adequate, reasonably priced, and by Laura Briggs responded, "Yes, Twiggs to his preacher's sermon because the way to fulfillment for him is to practice the example of the Good Samaritan. low-incom- e people of his "My church and my close to public transportation is a community work, that is my life," stated Twiggs. In fact, Mr. Twiggs, when asked for an interview, insisted primary need. To insure personal contact with residents in People's schedule was so full this week, there was no time left over to talk about himself. Therefore, Model oversees the "Block Leaders' Web" which consists of his Neighborhood News staff attended a special revival meeting at Calvary Baptist Church, 532 East 7th South. The "on the spot" interview was not only a unique experience, but it revealed his interests, his character and the way Mr. Twiggs cares about life and people, as no formal interview could have. Mr. Twiggs, who has served as chairman of the People's Freeway Council for the past four years, states he finds he gets along well with all people. Reviewing the Model City program for his area during that time, Twiggs Residents Kennedy's security guards - proclaimed the joys of "Everlasting Light." Choir director, Janet Martin, Mr. Twigg's daughter, commanded with graceful hands. Sixteen voices rose in unison, first in harmony, then in alternating solo relaxed the warm, friendly in Free Training In Skills. Call 467-801- 4 For Information spread out visitors. The operates five days a week, hours 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Dr. Garcia and Trujillo establish the curriculum plan with the staff, then teaching pre-scho- is ol turned over "mamacitas" to the who alternate, two instructors each day, Monday through Thursday. Fridays, the two assistants take charge for the purposes of research and evaluation recording. The mother-instructor- s are paid a minimum hourly wage. The eight and their mothers are: Leeann and David Candelario, mother, Helen Candelario; Barbara and Sandy Herrera, mother Janette Herrera; Solita Ramirez, mother, Idabel Ramirez; Gary Baca, mother, Quilla Baca; Julie Lynn Lovato, rs mother Julia Lovato; and Christina Martinez, mother, Clara Martinez. Mary Lou Valencia, undergraduate at the University of Utah, and Erminda Garcia, majoring in Early Childhood Education at the University of Utah, are serving as assistants in bi-lingu- "Escuelita de Los Ninos." Senator Kennedy specifically endorsed the concept of bi-lingu- al education. He spoke briefly of his support of the lettuce ban on the West Coast and finished his visit with words of special tribute to the Chicano citizen's goals of a achieving status of major contribution to the "good life" of Communication were for open house - the neighborhood atmosphere. Freeway Council, Twiggs community citizens w ho contact their immediate neighbors in their block areas, then act as liason spokesmen at council meetings, which are held second and fourth Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Freeway Satelite Center, 568 South 2nd West. As he spoke softly, a few minutes prior to the revival service, the voices in the choir stood on tiptoes the occasion and - America. The al pre-schoo- l, a federally funded pilot project, is directed by Alex Trujillo in conjunction with Dr. Garica. "Escuelita" has an enrollment of eight children, ages 2 to 3V2 years. Instructors are parents of the children, aided by two assistants, whose functions are to guide the s and evaluate the programs. The central focus of the pilot project is aimed at the Chicano home,environmentand language. On Friday, the cheery, home-lik- e atmosphere of the school was unmistakenly Chicano, in language, appearance - - and, hm-m- , aroma - - as a veritable KSOP's Opera and Ball Special Matinee Big Thurs. Nov. 9 For Senior Citizens Only. 5:00 p.m. mother-instructor- Terrace Ballroom Tckts. S1 .25 Call 466-875- 5 For Information. |
