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Show I i WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER. DECEMBER 3, 1981 REFLEX-DA- VIS . D D By DONETA GATHERUM secretary-treasure- KAYSVILLE Service is the main product Norris Nal der has oltered for the past 35 years. Mr. Nalder is a professional funeral director for the Lindquist Mortuary. Since he has been in charge of l0, the Kaysville operation. THIS SPECIAL occupation requires skills in dealing with people when their emotions are closest to the surface. Donna Mitchell of Kaysville, right, is among adults turning to Davis Area Vocational Center's business program for job training. She completes short hand test given by Linda Rae Adams. BUSINESS PROGRAM By TOM BISSELBERG KAYSVILLE The day of the computer appears to be here, but so it continues to be the day of good old fashioned shorthand and typewriting. AT LEAST thats the feedback received by instructors and students at the Davis Area Vocational Center's office occupations classes, where the old and the new are both in vogue. In fact, department chairperson Linda Rae Adams says businesses notably American Express preparing to move into Salt Lake City-s- till require a knowledge in some form of shorthand and typewriting. But on top of that, computer training in the use of terminals and the computer language is becoming more important as prices drop to levels where even small firms can afford a computer hookup including a terminal at secretaries desks, she explains. STUDENTS BOTH high school and adults having completed high school are enrolled in accounting, typing, shor-than- filing, business machines and bookkeeping classes along with word pro- out 30 students can be given instruction each day under the current set-u- p with 12 stations and classes in two hour blocks. Applications are still available for the class and college credit will also be offered for selected classes for Weber State College and USU. BUT THE more traditional skills are also heavily emphasized, she says, with em- ployers still placing emphasis on knowledge of shorthand, for instance. Even if theres no shorthand required in a job, to get a better-payinjob, employers can see a person has perserverance to get a skill, and stick to it until it's done. The term shorthand has expanded to include many related areas.such as high school g longhand and alphabet lon- thats easy to learn with students often ghand, a form reaching 80 words a minute within six months, Ms. Adams says. ALTHOUGH THE job market is tight, students are obtaining jobs to the tune of four out of every five seeking them, she says. Like all vocational center programs, students enter and leave on an open exist-entr- system, y have already been placed in e clasjobs, although, ses won't start until Jan. 1. By fall, that should be expanded to a computerized accounting class, as well. according to their needs. That means some students stay a year while others may leave in a matter of weeks. Classes are offered during the day and evening with all but shorthand offered at night, she explains, noting, The student load has been very heavy. We absolutely need more room with more than 100 students enrolled. STUDENTS wishing entrance into the computer classes will need to meet certain OUR GOAL is to take students from zero to being job ready within six months, Ms. however, she Adams explains, indicating many have been placed recent cessing, the newest area re- lated to computers. Noting the center uses the WANG computer, she called it the1 Cadillac of computers and notes several students full-tim- data-entr- y prere-quisate- s, emphasizes, including a typing speed of 45 words a minute or more, an English class and concurrent typing class. Ab ly at Hill AFB. Although pay is not always as high as some jobs, advantages she lists are not having to stand on your feet all day. a variety of tasks and no necessity for a long training period. I really feel my students really become intrinsically involved, comparing to themselves and progressing on their own. Theres nothing like doing something on your own, she says. MANY STUDENTS are di- splaced homemakers or mothers whose families are now raised. A education class where faculty works closely with industry to determine areas where instruction can be improved, has been started this year, as well. It en- ables an employer to get school help in correcting a problem an employee might have in proper telephone etiquette, for example, Ms. Adams says. EMPLOYERS are respondvery positively" to stu- ing dents graduating from the program with a generally like response about classes coming from students. Audrey Harper, a student living on base, says shes "learned a lot" in the time shes been involved, since last February, and notes students help one another to succeed. Sonja Fitzgerald and Teresa Benson, both of Bountiful, say classes are realistic, helping train them for the job world and add they enjoy the classes more than regular high school sessions. Both plan on secretarial careers. AND DONNA Mitchell, a Kaysville mother whose family is now raised, optimistically looks to a future in the job market thanks to training shes now receiving. Further information about the classes is available by calling the vocational center in Kaysville at Death is a tramatic experience especially when the deceased is an accident victim, a child or a young parent. Mr. Nalder is successful because of his willingness to work closely with families. He tries to keep funeral expenses within the family's financial range and to tastefully carry out the wishes of the deceased and the family members left with the funeral responsibilities. MR. NALDER says. People in the community have placed confidence in me and in turn. 1 have tried to merit this confidence and trust." Norris Nalder grew up on a family farm in East Layton. He still owns some farm property and raises horses. While his sons were growing up. Norris g and the boys raised show steers. He still keeps a few head of cattle. Mr. Nalder says. "You can take the boy out of the farm but you can't take the farm out of the prize-winnin- HIS AMBITION during high school w as to become a radio commentator. After graduating from Davis High School, he attended W'cber College. He worked for Lindquist Mortuary in Ogden. Nr. Nalder was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in the tank corp for Patton's Third Army in Europe. IN RECENT years. Mr. Nalder served as president of the Utah Military Reserve Officers Association. After the war, Mr. Nalder attended Mortuary School in San Francisco. He married Lois Rich from Ogden and began his career with the Lindquist Mortuary in Ogden. He is d member the of the Lindquist staff. longest-employe- MR. AND Mrs. Nalder are the parents of three children. Brent is a broker living in Salt Lake City. Douglas is in the real estate business. Norris Robert, like his father, is a funeral director, working for Lindquist. Daugh- ter, Diane is married to Doug- las Call. The Nalders have seven grandchildren. Professionally, Mr. Nalder has held many positions within the Funeral Directors organizations. He was president of the Utah Funeral Directors He has Association in 1979-8- of this r organization, and ward clerk in the Kaysville 6th Ward bishopric. The funeral directors business is appealing to young people. During the past 15 years. Mr. Nalder has noticed a trend for young people to become members of the profession. RECENTLY he was appointed by Governor Mutheson to serve on a examing and embalming licensing board. In this position, he is responsible for licensing all new embalmers and funeral directors and setting standards for current funeral directors to follow. Each licensed funeral director is required to complete 10 hours of clinical work per year. This includes lectures, and clinics set up to help the individual keep up with his profession. three-memb- licensed funeral director must complete two years of college, one year of internship and one year as a member of a mortuary start' to become a licensed funeral director. 1IIERE ARK some notice- Today, communities. Today, most Layton Chamber of Commerce. the past secretary of Approve A New Status On COG FARMINGTON - absent. CURRENTLY, members of the Davis COG include may ors and city officials from each of the participating communities and a representative from the Davis County Commission. County commissioners Tuesday signed a resolution approving membership status for Hill AFB and the Davis School Board on the Davis County Council of Governments. g Plans to include HAFB and THE resolution, the Davis School Board resulted when COG members one representative from each entity w ill be invited to sit in on all the Davis COG meetings. Neither will have the same voting privileges held by city and county representatives on the council. In a meeting with county commissioners, Albert Cole, assistant Davis County planning director, said each of the COG cities contacted supported membership of HAFB and the school board. FINAL APPROVAL of the resolution, however, must be taken care of through the county commission. There was no opposition to the plan by Com. Ernest Eberhard and Glen Saunders. Com. Harry B. Gerlach was DHS realized that dealings with the two entities were important to the council on a basis. year-to-ye- AS A potential energy buyer for a proposed resource recovery plant in Davis County. Hill AFB officials were seen as important additions to the COG board. Likewise, the Davis School Board makes yearly decisions on where Davis County tax dollars should be spent. . THE DAVIS COG board meets once a month to discuss mutual problems throughout the county. Syracuse Mayor Boyd Thurgood is 1981 COG chairman. D-Ett-es KAYSVILLE The Davis comprised of 22 girls, are very well organized and well disciplined. They look forward to many exciting functions this year at Davis. IN DECEMBER they will compete in the Salt Palace against other drill teams in the state. From there they will go to national competition the ultimate goal. They hope for a sweepstakes trophy at the Salt Palace. The group is lead by Kathy High a able changes in the profession. Funerals were once held at 2 p.m. to accommodate farming MR. NALDER has devoted much of his time to community and church service. He has served as the Commander of the Layton American Legion Post, the past president of the UNDER boy." the Kaysville Rotary, president of the Sunday School in his LDS Ward, church teacher also been vice president and Kapos, president; Laura Anderson, vice president; Lynelle Beard, secretary; Julie Densley, treasurer, Kathleen Mitchell, historian, and Emily Thompson, drill mistress. Carley Carey is fa- culty advisor with Brian Taylor assisting. THIS PAST summer the participated in the USU Drill Team Camp at Logan with cheerleaders and drill teams from various high schools in the west. They re- - funeral services are held a: a.m. or at noon, Because of the work patterns of people, more attend evening viewings than attend the funeral services. There is a noticeable trend to-ards graveside serv ices and a slight trend to cremation. Different states and locations have their own funeral customs. I or example, in Idaho. manv communities hold s v tew ings for two or three day before the funeral services. I he funeral duector tries to work carefully with the local people. MR. NVI.DI Rlikes being a He woiks with people. I here ate many people you meet that you would not know if it weien't funeral director for your business, Some friendships Mr, Nalder has made through hi' profession have lasted many years. Families who have moved out of state still coiiespotul with Mr, Nalder, I he biggest demand (he job makes on you is time, I here are no set houis and no days olT. A funetal duector must be available. Sometimes, family activities and personal desires must be placed second to piofessional lesponsibili-ties- , dmg Kaysville On Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mcacham hosted a birthday dinner for their grand- son. Mike Mcacham. Guests included his mother Mrs. Phy Meacham. his sister Shelly, a niece. Tiffany; his aunt. Sharon Smith and a friend Julie Morton, all of Rawlins. Wyo.: Dayna and Mark Tolman of Pleasant Grove. Also. Mark and Dantzcl Wall, Bountiful; Wayne and Jolene Anderson. Layton; Carma Smuin. Kaysville; Mr. and Mrs. Don Grant and family. West Valley City. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bourne. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Howard. Mr. and Mrs. Ihill Leonard and Mr. and Mrs. Brant Johnson. Mrs. Nora Miller, and grandson. Todd Burton, and Mrs. Millers sister Mrs. Vera Muggelsion of Salt Lake City, flew to California for a two week visit. They visited with Mrs. Margaret M iller and family at Claremont, and wnh Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller. Porterville. and a granddaughter. Mr. and Mrs. David Tax lor. Taft. Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Estes and children; Mr. and Mrs. Don Bradshaw and family: Mrs. Bess Estes and Gary Christensen were all dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Christensen on Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Bennett entertained at a dinner party Friday evening. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Neal Busy ceived a superior trophy for their excellent showing. Two schools were presented with for a kick routine of which the were a part. They marched in parades during July celebrations in Kaysville, Farmington. Bountiful and Layton. They received first place in the Kaysville parade and second place in Farmkick-stic- ingtons parade. They also a stomp after the Davis victory over Clearfield, pnp sponsored Before returning home they visited a friend. Mrs. Loren Rampton in Glendale, and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lotz and family at Redlands. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lotz spent a w eek in California w ith their son and family. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lotz. Redlands, and Todd returned home w ith them. Mrs. Emily Ashby spent the holiday weekend in Park City with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lever. They were all dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Anderson on Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Lavida Larkins was a holiday dinner guest in Bountiful at the home of her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Nuttall. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Young-ber- g and children were guests for the holiday feast at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brown of Ogden. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and all of their family, spent the Thanksgiving weekend at their summer cabin in the Uintas. 766-244- 1. MATTHEW WILLIAM TAYLOR RACHELLE WILLIAMS Celebrating first birthdays within the past week are Matthew William Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Taylor of 60 Flint in Layton, who made Thanksgiving a double treat this year; . Kenji Stephen Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Ross of 1982 W. Clyde in Layton, who celebrated Saturday and Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Williams of 94 Bruce in Layton, who celebrated HAPPY BIRTHDAY le Dec. Activities Set For Layton Senior Citizens The Layton Senior Citizens group meets each Tuesday at the old East Layton city building. Luncheons are served at p.m. Fern Miller and Verda Dunn planned the meals for December. DEC. 8, a blood pressure clinic will be held at 12:30 p.m. Pot luck dinner will follow at I p.m. Lowell Hamblin will entertain the group with his talents. Dec. 14, seniors will meet at 10 a.m. to decorate the hall. 1 Any donations of decorations would be appreciated. will give a special program. There are DEC. 15, homemade chili, hot corn bread and ice cream will be served at p.m. A 1 group will entertain with Christmas carols. Dec. 22, pot luck dinner at ALL TORN UP 105 senior citizens that belong to the Layton group. Anyone knowing a shut in senior citizen who would like a Christmas dinner brought to their home should contact Shirley Lynch at 376-410- 1. 1 p.m. Eight Layton High School singers will provide the program. DEC. 29, Spaghetti, garlic bread and dessert are on the I p.m. menu. The Girl Scouts THE LAYTON Jaycees are planning a senior citizens dinner. More information will be published about this at a later date, dmg LAYTON Everything appeared to be calm and quiet at the Fort Lane and Gentile Street intersection Friday morning when this picture was taken but things changed the first part of the week as the Eldon Knudson Construction Company crews started digging into the street. NOT AGALN! is an ex- pression Layton people will voice as they travel through this busy intersection. It was only August when the last work barricades were removed from Fort Lane and Gentile. Whats happening this time? is another question x people will be asking. Just after Layton s Fort Lane was back in good shape, the telephone company has decided to rip it up, again, all in the interest of placing larger lines as part of the planned for county-wid- e telephone service due to arrive in February. under the road surface from Gentile Street south to the Mountain Bell building on Rosewood Lane. Early next year, cables will be placed into the plastic conduit in order to provide additional telephone service to the north-wesecand north-eations of Layton. The street surface will not be disturbed for these future cables. The plastic conduit is capable of carrying cable that will handle 243,000 st ACCORDING TO Mountain Bell Telephone Company spokesman, Lee Nebeker, a plastic conduit pipe system is being placM in cement additional circuits over the next 20 years, Mr. Nebeker states. northern district for Mountain BJI, says the project will be completed by Christmas. THE CONSTRUCTION will on weekends so traffic problems will be minimized as much as possible. 1 he entire construction time takes about three weeks. Mountain Bell is responsible for restoration of the street surface. They will reimburse Layton City for the expense of the final chip and seal coat road work that cant be completed until the spring of next year. start at the intersection MR. 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