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Show (SttaonircEDB i Dams County Cupper HURSDAX FEMUARY.13r 20031 Muslim festival piques westerners' curiosity ELDER COOK Elder Timothy Lee Cook, son of Lynn and Carol Ann Cook, has returned home after successfully serving in the Germany Leipzig Mission. He will speak Febru-ar- y 16 at 2:50 p.m. in the Centerville 11th Ward, 270 North 300 East, Centerville. ELDER EVANS Elder Benjamin Evans, son of Laird Evans and Karen Evans, has been called to serve in the England Manchester Mission. He will speak Feb. 16 at 9 a.m. in the Willow Wood Ward, 1296 North 400 West, Centerville. ELDER CROCKETT SISTER GALLOWAY Elder Robert Scott Crockett, son of Brian and Becky Crockett, has been called to serve in the Mexico Monterrey South Mission. He will speak February 16 at 2:50 p.m. in the Centerville 11th Ward, 270 North 300 East, Centerville. Sister Teresa Galloway, daughter of Kent and Cherrill Galhas loway, returned home after successfully serving in the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo East Mission. will She speak Feb. 16 at 2:50 p.m. in the Bountiful 39th Ward. 600 East 1500 South, Bountiful. ELDER HANSEN ELDER ELLIOTT Elder Randy Elliott, son of Creek Ward Chapel, 930 South 50 East, Farmington. Elder Daniel Jon Hansen, son of Dave and AnnaLee I lansen, has returned from serving in the Japan Tokyo South Mission. He will speak Feb. 16 at 2:45 p.m. in the Centerville 9th Ward. 1475 North 50 East, Centerville. ELDER HOLLAND ELDER ETHINGTON i Elder Bradley Ethington, of Mark and Ilene Ethington, returned home after : successfully serving in the Peru Chi-clay- o Mis- sion. He will speak Feb. 16 at 2:50 p.m. in the Centerville 3rd Ward, 900 South 400 East, Centerville. Elder Jared Ging Holland, son of Jeffrey Owen and Gaby Fung Holland, has returned home 1296 North 400 West, Centerville. Davis County residents earlier this week watched in fascination as Muslims half a world away repeatedly circled a huge black building in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca. It's the Hajj, an annual pilgrimage which Muslims are expected to make at least once in their lives if they are able. The Hajj concludes with between Feb. 12 and Feb. 15 this year, a date which changes yearly because the Muslim calendar is based on the crescent moon. Muslims worldwide, not just those who travel to with a fesMecca, will celebrate tive meal. This year, the holiday became more than just a curiosity as U.S. leaders called an orange alert indicating a high risk of terrorist attack, in connection with the Hajj. a, a. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft raised the alert from yellow to orange last Friday, saying that recent reporting indicates an increased likelihood that may attempt to attack Americans in the United States andor abroad in or around the end of the Hajj. Locally, law enforcement agencies were asked to increase awareness of any hint of terrorist activity, but no specific warnings were issued in Davis County, according to Davis County Sheriff Lt. Kelly Sparks. If the terrorist threat has Americans concerned. it also has pique their curiosity about a faith, which often seems foreign to westerners. Muslim pilgrims who make the Hajj. begin MCADAMS Jeremy David McAdams, son of Susan McAdams, has been called to serve in the Mexico Monterrey South - SALT LAKE CITY The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today the release of four new research guides to help family history enthusiasts succeed in their quest to learn about their will speak Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. in the West Bountiful 5th Ward, 840 North 800 West, West Bountiful. People generally perceive ancestors. The guides, the next four in the Finding Records of Your Ancestors series, will help persons researching their ancestors in France, Iceland, Italy and Norway, respectively. The Finding Records of Your Ancestors series features step-by-ste- these guides for the church, p instructions, colorful graphics and worksheets. The t series is part of the line of family history products offered by the church. The four new guides simplify the research process for users. They are designed for those who have already gathered and organized some of their personal family history information from their home and family and are ready to search public and private records. They are geared toward peo- explains: "One thing that has frustrated many beginners to family history research are the skills and concepts needed to be feel overwhelmed what by they dont know, and that can stifle their desire to learn more about their ancestors. The new guides will give them key information in a simple manner that will enable them to have success." h In celebration of Black History Month, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Saints will Christ of Latter-da-y conduct a free African-America- n Family History Open House on Saturday. Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Research specialists and staff will be on hand to provide free orientations and personal assiswith tance family history research. The purpose of the open house is to acquaint African-Americawith the tremendous resources available at the library to assist them with their family history research and preservation," said Glade I. Nelson, director of the Family History Library. It's a wonderful opportunity for people who have always wanted to explore their roots but didnt know how to start or where to search. Don Harwell, first counselor in the presidency of Genesis, a organization for black members of the church, said, I was reluc tant to do research at the Family History Library because I thought it would be difficult, but within a half hour I had found my father The following classes will be be taught in the morning beginning at 9 a.m. and repeated again in the afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. Flow Do I Start My Family History Unlocking Your Family History with the U.S. Census Beyond the Basics: Resources for African-America- n Research All classes and assistance are free, but interested parties are encouraged to er wanted to take We find ones French, Icelandic, Italian or Norwegian ancestors. Users will learn where to start, how to find and use records, and what unique elements to look for in the records. The booklets are more visual and user friendly than many other how-tpublications in this field. LAYTOAI The Layton Buddhist Temple, 644 E. 100 North, is its annual Sweetheart Dinner and Dance on Feb. 15, in the temhosting ple's fellowship hall. Steak dinners or Thai combination plates will be served between 6 and 8 p.m. Cost is $13 per person or $25 per couple. 5 Call for reservations. CMBP N Ex ft calling For a complete schedule of classes, contact the Library Pub3 lic Affairs Office at or log onto www.fumilyscurch.org. Click on the Library tab, then 8. U it TESTIMONY Heaven Sent Music Scries Acclaimed pianist and University Music Professor LENORA FORD BROWN is proud to announce the release of TESTIMONY, her new CD and piano arrangement book of favorite LDS hymns. 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Part A: France, 1792 to 1880 (36584); Finding Records of Your Ancestors, Part A: Iceland. 1835 to 1900 (36693); Finding Records of ! v tsetset" 60G high-qualit- or by going to on the www.fumilyscunh.org KI MEGAPLEX e w ing Records of Your Ancestors. Part A: Norway, 1827 to 1900 (36578). The first two guides in the series Finding Records of Your Ancestors. Part A: Denmark, 1834 to 1900 and Finding Records of Your Ancestors. Part A: Sweden, 1860 to 1920 were released in 2002. The Family and Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints is committed to producy ing products for the family historian, lt maintains the world's largest repository ot genealogical resources with vital records from over 111) countries, territories and possessions. lo promote local family history (genealogical) research, the Church maintains the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and over 3.801) branches of the library (family history centers) in 70 countries. advanced research, including addresses and Web sites for more information. The guides are available through Church Distribution Services worldwide and can be ordered by calling toll free 728-091- gW W M M g Your Ancestors. Part A: Italy. 1809 to 1910 (36580); and Find- tips, including tips on how to use the Family History Library catalog, are included. Also included are maps, historical time lines and background on naming customs. Beyond outlining a strategy for getting started, the guide offers instructions on more Valentine dinner hosted at Layton Buddhist temple by The Family 1 Iistory Library is located at 35 North W'est Temple Street in downtown Salt Lake study allows readers to see for themselves how the research process works. Expert search begin- ners by the hand and walk them through the research process, says Kay Merkley. instructional designer for the Finding Records of Your Ancestors series. Its not an easy process at first, but these guides provide a simple strategy not available before on how to go from one record to another. The guides provide expert advice every step of the way.. The guides explain different types of records in the respective countries and instruct the user on when and how to use case specific records. A real-lif- e o Open house planned for black genealogists a at the mosque called Haram in Mecca. Inside the mosque is the Ka'aba, the black building which Muslims turn toward to worship and which Muslims believe God commanded Abraham and Ishmael to build the first house of worship Thousands of pilgrims, dressed in white, circle the Ka'aba seven times and travel between Safa and Maurwa seven times. They family history research as time consuming, complex and difficult. Veteran researchers usually credit their comfort with the family history research process to someone personally helping them a time or two in the beginning when they were just starting out. The goal of the new guides is to take the guesswork out of genealogical research and help soften the learning curve. Nadine Timothy, who coordinated publication of ple who have little family history experience and may not have time to do extensive research. In an inviting workbook style, these guides colorfully outline the steps and tools needed to Mission. He Of FAITH: Muslims circle the Kao-bduring the Hajj. It concludes Saturday. A SHOW Church publishes four family history guides LDS Family-Searc- Kong Mission. He will speak Feb. 16 at 2:45 p.m. in the Bountiful 10th Ward, 1145 North 200 East, Bountiful. ELDER bid farewell to evervone and prepare to die to this world and to live in Him. Then they move on to Mount Aralat about 12 miles southwest of Mecca where they spend time in prayer, sv mbohing the day of judgement, when Muslims believe each person will stand before God and answer for their deeds. Muhammed delivered his last sermon at Arafat in March. 632. three months before he died. Muslims believe it was during that sermon that the last passage of the Quran, the Muslim holy book, was revealed to Muhammed. From Mount Arafat, pilgrims move to nearby Muzdahtah. where they collect pebbles to stone three pillars symbolic of the temptations of the evil. That all leads to (the Festival of Sacrifice) is vine ol the five pillars of Islam. 'IFie festival remembers the prophet Abraham, and his willingness to sacrifice his son. But whereas Jews and Christians believe Abraham nearly sacrificed Isaac. Muslims believed the son almost killed was Ishmael. As they celebrate, each Muslim reminds themselves of their own submission to god. and their own willingness to sacrifice anything to God's wishes. During the festival. Muslims who can afford to, sacrifice domestic animals, usually sheep, as a symbol of Abraham's sacrifice. One third of the meat is distributed to the poor, one third to neighbors and relatives. and the remaining third is kept by the person for use within their own family tear-ou- China Hong Elder pay their debts, ask forgiveness of evervone, Clipper Toduy Staff Writer easy-to-follo- after successfully serving in the ELDER EVANS Elder Adam Evans, son of Laird A. 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