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Show JUNE 5, 1985 DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL Search For Your Foots At Library If you happen to be in Salt Lake City this year, you may want to of The Church of dig for your roots in the Genealogical Library Saints, the largest such library in the Jesus Christ of Latter-daworld. Last year more than 900, 000 people spent untold hours tracing their family histories. y THE PUBLIC is invited to use the library free of charge, and visitors. library staff are always available to help lived on the earth are Over one million names of people who ve who enthuresearchers, and professional available to amateur and rolls volumes 1,250,000 bound into 160,000 siastically delve of microfilm (equal to 5,500,000 bound volumes). MEMBERS of the church have always been interested in unit can be genealogy, because of their belief that the familyin effort considerable tracing their eternal. As a result, they spend family trees. Today their library is used extensively by church members and the general public. A larger library is currently under construction in Salt Lake City, across the street from the Temple Square, to meet the growing needs of the genealogy researchers. The but assists them library staff does not do research for individuals, own. to do their PEOPLE come regularly from every region of the United States, as well as from foreign nations. Library patrons include those at every level of expertise, from the professional genealogist to the novice. Even older children use the library. Beginners at the library can get acquainted with the facility by taking a brief guided tour hosted by volunteer guides. The tour takes them to atlases, geographies, family histories, reference books, and census indexes, as well as to the catalog index of microfilm rolls and books. These sources lead to the specific records such as land, court, vital, military and immigration records. Researchers can choose from a constantly increasing collection growing at the rate of 4,000 rolls of film and 400 books per month. Over 500 microfilm readers are available to library patrons without charge. SMELL THE FLOWERS With summer weather upon us. take a few' minutes and enjoy the beautiful selection of flowers. They just seem to be everywhere. Photo by Marty I ee. BA fC Gets cEkh M$rh By TOM BUSSELBERG Editor Reflex-Journ- KAYSVIL.LE - Although generally giving high marks to the Davis Aiea Vocational Center, a citizens adv isory eommittee report raised the red flag w hen it comes to diverting "problem'' students into voe-e- d classes. AN ATTEMPT at mandating v ocational-lik- e classes as part of a core school high piogram was also mentioned as possibly threatening "continued efficiency and effectiveness" of high school-leve- l vocational education. Those thoughts were disclosed to the vocational center board recently by the vocational education -- advisoiv council, gaining input some 137 teachers and dozens of others. The teport scrutinized 18 craft areas from agriculture to electronics. giving a program overview, commendations and recommendations. IN PRESENTING the report. Committee Chairman Aaron Richards of Farmington called for "articulation of vocational prog- rams between the DAVC and (Davis) distiict schools" as a means of "strengthening" the programs. He said "many concerns" had been raised "of the practice of high schools" of diverting "problem" students "in disproportionate numbeis into vocational education classes." noting that while teachers often are able to successfully help such students, the overall teaching piocess shouldn't be disrupted any moie than in some other subiect areas. THE PROPOSED "core high school program promoted by the state boaid of education a "most serious tin eat to the continued efficiency and effectiveness of high school level vocational education." while also noting recent Job " Serv ice studies show ing a need for classes in janitorial, distributive, maintenance and general utility sei v ices. Responding to concerns about the "cote" concept. Davis District Vocational Supervisor Walt Ulrich said nothing has been decided but that the program could be divided into junior and senior high levels. Junior high would emphasize career exploration, "a great deal on career phases" such as job- getting and seeking" along with "general information" that would tie in to social studies, mathematics and communications. HIGH SCHOOL training would involve "very little hands-o- n job preparation" but mostly give a "solid foundation" to human relations skills, he said. "What worries some is that if you (student) take the program" that would give less time for vocational subjects such as welding. DAVC Director Jack Shell said. "We ought to say they can take that (core) or vocational." Many of the job skills-relate- d training is already provided in vocational classes, he added. WFRE NOT concerned it's not a good program," Mr. Richards emphasized, continuing, "but it takes away w hat already are too limited a number of offerings" in vocational classes. I "The opportunity to achiev e employment entry skills in high school and DAVC programs continues to be among the best kept secrets especially on the part of the awareness of parents and many who counsel our youth." Mr. Richards said further, stressing the need for public awareness. THE 92- - member citizen committee also recommended giving credit toward high school graduation requirements for "selected vocational programs." Overall, the report said DAC and district programs are working well in carrying out their intended purpose of providing educational experience essential to a student achieving employment entry skills in vocational crafts needed within the community." MR. RICHARDS noted com- mendations had been given in almost every craft area, giving generally high praise to staff, as well. Staff Positions Qkd TOM BUSSELBERG By KAYSVILLE - As more vocationally-trainejobs take the stage, these days, the Davis Area Vocational Center is gearing up to fill those openings. -- d PART OF that comes in having adequate staff at the Kaysville center, both in instructors and of a supportive nature. The DAVC board, in a move to that end. approved filling several positions in coming months as funds become available. Although all of these areas won't require additional staff. Director Jack Shell outlined several major goals for the coming year. WE WANT to expand heavily in secondary schools" when it comes to recruitment efforts, he told the board. "It would be nice to be able to answer questions students raise that high school or other personnel can't always answer. In a related area, but one that could also assist older residents, including those w ho may be changing vocations after many years or returning to the job market, a career center is envisioned. It could be open from 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., say. giving a chance for all interested to take advantage, especially those working day shifts. T ESTING there w ould cover the gamut from dexterity and aptitude to general counseling. Mr. Shell explained, noting it's hoped that service could be provided at no charge. "We also want to test every student before he enrolls in a class (at DAVC) so we kno their level" of expertise. v Many students, especially those who've been working for years, may've gotten "rusty" on math or read 20-2- 5 Canoeing Starts On JordanRiverRiver from 2100 South to 1200 North in Salt Lake County opened to canoeing and The Jordan other water-relate- activities d Saturday. June I. PARK RANGER, Scott Behunin said, "A survey of this section of the river by Jordan River State Park managers has levealed it to be safe for recreation use. Because of existing hazards and for the protection of the public, all remaining portions of the river from the Jordan Nanows to the Great Salt Lake is closed until fuithcr notice. Hazards include low-hea- d dams, low clearance at bridges, submerged fences, and float ing debris caused by high runoff." ing skills, for instance. In a couple months, they often can regain several years' grade level equivalent. And for those who left school before graduation, such skills also are helpful before starting a course. ON TOP of that, curriculum development assistance is needed for instructors. Now, they often have to try and prepare their own curriculum materials and as information is constantly changing in some areas, it's difficult to keep up much less wait for textbooks, Mr. Shell said. A growing area that will gain more attention, custom-fi- t training, involves tailoring training to meet needs of various businesses, ranging from potentially hundreds at Hercules to several smaller businesses. IN ANOTHER report, the director noted "head and shoulders progress in the past five years over the previous accreditation report completed by the state. Thirty-tweducators from across the evastate isited the center April luating all courses and administrative procedures. I was very pleased with an excellent report, Mr. Shell said. Overall, it was very positive." ALTHOUGH the final copy won't be available until later this summer, he said it included recommendations for administratis e organizational changes, revisions in funding, a centralized purchasing program thats already been implemented and expansion of counseling, assessment and basic skills, as outlined to the board earo 25-2- 6. lier. The board also approved a $2 million the previously budget, okaved tentative budget. rubber-stampin- g THE LIBRARY also maintains a list of private, professional accredited genealogists who, for a fee, will trace family origins as far as accurate records can take them. Because the library has copies of much of the research performed by patrons, both in Salt Lake City and around the world, some families may find their pedigree already traced back for several generations. In one file, the library has family group records on 8,000,000 families. IN ADDITION to the basic research that can de pulled from microfilms and books, the library already has fairly complete information on 30,000,000 names already identified and indexed on cards. The International Genealogical Index contains another 88,000,000 names of deceased persons indexed on microfiche by geographical area of origin. While thousands of researchers come to Salt Lake City to make use of the library and its staff and volunteers, nearly all of the research materials available in Salt Lake City are also available in 550 branch genealogical libraries in the United States, Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand, Mexico, Switzerland, Wales, France and Italy. New Genealogical Library To Open Oct. 25th In SLC SALT LAKE CITY - The new Genealogical Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints will open its doors to the public on Oct. 25. THE LIBRARY, nearing completion across the street west of historic Temple Square in the heart of the city, will replace the facility which has been housed in the west wing of the nearby Church Office Building for the past 13 years. The first genealogical library of the Church was born in a attic more than 90 years ago, but has grown steadily since then. one-roo- The present library will be closed on Oct. 14, after which its massive collection of books, microfilm, reading machines and other equipment will be moved to the new building at 35 N. West Temple Street. ELDER RICHARD G. Scott, a member of the presidency of the Churchs First Quorum of the Seventy and executive director of the Genealogical Department, said those who regularly use the library should take note that there will be no access to the Churchs genealo4 while gical records from Oct. materials are being transferred. 14-2- Prior to the librarys public opening, the news media and other specially invited guests will be treated to a special preview tour of the facility, after which there will be private dedicatory services. ONCE THE library is open to the public, there will be regular tours of the building with its five floors of research space. Visitors will also be shown electronic presentations and othere educational displays. Some 2,000 people use the library each day. Elder Scott said, adding that this figure is expected to increase after the new library opens and word gets out about its more modern facilities. AVAILABLE in the library to amateur and professional researcher alike are some 160,000 bound volumes of genealogical information, plus a million and a half rolls of microfilmed records equivalent to another five and a half million bound volumes. Summer School Slated - Summer's here, so forget ing. right? Davis High School in Kaysville. Welding and electronics will be taught at Layton High School. WRONG. There may be no belter time to brush up on those vocational skills than in the summer, especially if you're a high school student and free of regular school worries. EVEN TRANSPORTATION won't cost you a dime. DAVC will reimburse you for a monthly UTA pass or mileage if you drive. A $15 textbook and $15 registration fee are both refund- KAYSVILLE the books and learn- The Davis Aiea Vocational Center offers a myriad of classes for secondary high schoolers at no charge. RUNNING JUNE 23. high school student can enroll in three or six hour daily classes, explains Director Jack Shell. Classes include: auto body repair: automotive mechanics; computer programming, diesel mechanics: electronics; machine shop; office occupations and welding. Operated in conjunction with the Davis School District, most classes will be conducted at the DAVC campus one block cast of able. Classes will run from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with credit possible although the same requirements as are needed for school classes during the year must be met. GET A head start on preparing for an excellent job after high school," Mr. Shell urges, emphasizing over 70 percent of the jobs in Utah will require some type of vocational training. If you prepare properly for after high school, you will be able to find employment that will pay well above minimum wage." Further information is available by calling 546-244- |