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Show DAVIS COUNTY CLIPPER Busin Federal training program offered to military workers Recent veterans whose military skills don't readily transfer to civilian jobs may now get help from a new federal training program that will pay certain costs to businesses, to add employees to their workforce and get help in offsetting training costs at the same participating private employers, said Douglas Wadsworth, Director administration activities along with the Department of Labor. VA, through the Salt Lake Regional time," said Mr. Wadsworth. VA will perform of the VA Regional Office in Salt Lake City. readjustment counseling to qualified veterans who are interested in these Training Act (SMOCTA) is aimed at veterans discharged after Aug. 1, 1990, who have had difficulty getting steady work. services. The Department of Defense is funding $75 million earmarked for employers who Jointly implemented by the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs, the program will pay wage reimbursements up to $10,000 to employers who establish approved training and offer prospects of longterm employment. Reimbursement of up to $12,000 is available for training certain disabled veterans. "This program not only provides provide jobs to qualified veterans. To qualify, a veteran must have been honorably discharged from active military service after Aug. 1, 1990, and served for more than 90 days, unless discharged earlier d because of a is then based disability. Eligibility on either the Defense Departments determination that the veteran's primary or secondary military service-connecte- jobs for veterans, but it also provides an excellent opportunity for employers, including small occupational specialty is not readily transferable the to 83 WES ip workforce, or the veteran is unemployed at the time of application and for at least eight of the 15 weeks immediately preceding program office, will also provide educational, vocational and The Service Members Occupational Conversion and Tuesday, August 24, 1993 civilian application. also Eligibility is extended to veterans discharged after Aug. 1, 1990, who have a VA service-connecte- d disability rating of 30 percent or more. can Employers apply to in SMOCTA by contacting the nearest employment or job service office for details, participate applications and assistance in establishing approved training programs. Veterans also may contact their nearest employment or O job service office for assistance, or contact the Salt Lake Regional Office at 125 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number of the Regional e Office is is service available telephone throughout Utah at 524-596- 0. Attjj X Toll-fre- Researchers still optimistic on Utah's overall economy Utahns' unprecedented optimism in the economy as voiced in January, held up through the first quarter of 1993, but will flag a bit in the near future, according to a survey by the University of Utah Survey Research Center. Respondents in the thinking now is a good time to make puchases, they will curtail spending in the next few months. The survey indicated a dramatic increase in the number of people who were planning to buy cars between January and April. Despite consumers remaining optimistic about the economy as a whole, they reported a slight decline in how they view their personal financial future. center's quarterly statewide survey indicates they are relatively optimistic about the state's economic outlook as a whole. However, those surveyed think more people will be out of work. They expect prices to go up and household income to decline. Brian Robertson, survey analyst The telephone survey of 506 randomly selected residents gathers and reports more than 100 economic-relate- d measures and has a sampling error rate of plus or minus 4.5 percent. Other findings of the report follow: for the research center, says although there is still net optimism, Utahns, like other Americans, are becoming less optimistic about their own , Sixty-fiv- percent of e 9 respondents age displayed optimism about their personal economic situation, the highest J8-2- economic position. It appears from the survey that while they're among all age groups. Respondents living in southeast Salt Lake County are more positive about the economy than respondents living elsewhere in the state. Republicans (58 percent) are more optimistic than Democrats (45 percent). Among economic issues mentioned by the respondents, unemployment was deemed the most important issue facing Utah today. Education was mentioned as the second most s important, environment was third, and health care issues were listed as the fourth most important item. The Utah Consumer survey is designed to help economic development in Utah by helping Utah businesses, economists and financial analysts better understand consumer sentiment, perceptions and financial conditions of Utah households. Biggs to open new Special Effect Supply in Bountiful Wright given President's Points of Light Award - CENTERVILLE They were looking for Mr. Right and they found him. Former Centerville resident David Wright has received the distinguished President's Annual Points of Light Award. is an information technology manager who has been participating in the Norwalk, Ct. Wright program which borrows employees from local businesses one hour a week to come into the school system and befriend students on a one on one basis. Wright was selected for the prestigious award because of his level of personal commitment and because he is representative of what most mentors are like. Wright has teamed up with at Patrick Davis, a fifth-gradNaramake School. They have been together for three and a half years and will remain a duo as long as Davis requests. er The dynamic-du- o spend time together each week at the school shooting baskets, chatting or just talking about the shape of clouds. Wright explained that although he sometimes brings Davis goodies, like goldfish and cookies, he feels the relationship has worked because DAVID WRIGHT jjj Animator Steve Biggs has announced the opening of Special Effect in Bountiful. Biggs is a show consultant to the animation and amusement Supply park industry. Biggs describes his new company, Special Effect Supply, as a source of strange and exotic materials for the Special Effect Business. Mechanical they both have passion for animals. Now a resident of Trumbull, also volunteers at Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo. This Wright gives him access to wildlife there and he has taken the opportunity to share that wildlife with students at Naramake School. Thanks to him owls and monk parakeets are no strangers to Naramake School students. The Norwalk Mentor Program was selected over 4,200 entries considered by the Points of Light Foundation. The program calls for one hour a week of service, but Wright has earned a reputation for spending more than the required time with his student. "The thing I like best about the program is just the opportunity to be with Patrick," Wright said. "We ride together, play basketball together...my goal is to continue to work with Patrick as long as he can stand having me there." Mechanical Animator, Steve Biggs has announced the opening of Special Effect Supply in Bountiful. Biggs, who is a show consultant to the animation and amusement park industry, made the decision to open his company in Utah after the Los Angeles riots. "It was the last straw," he said, indicating that many people tolerate Southern California because of job opportunities in the entertainment business. describes his new company, Special Effect Supply, as a source of strange and exotic materials for the Special Effect Business. "If it's weird, we can find it, he said, "There are thousands of people around the world who have a passion for special effects. Many of these make their own monsters and creatures. It's my job to make sure they get the supplies and materials that they need." "Good classes are a high priority," he emphasized, "both kids and adults want to do more than make models that come out of a box...They want creative power, the ability to create new and interesting things. Until he can find qualified Biggs instructors, Biggs will teach several unique classes for youth and adults. "It's not all skulls, corpses, and fake blood," he said, stressing that d with the industry is from do who everything "specialists costume design to exotic robotics. One animated character for example a will have a sculptor, mold-make- r, restaurants, museum exhibits and many characters for dark rides." A dark ride is the industry term for an enclosed ride in an amusement park. multi-facete- "skin-man,- a " man, costumer, glass mechanical animator, figure finisher, electronics person, and a programmer. And that's long before it ever reaches the set," he said. During his stay in Southern California Biggs made significant contributions to his craft, rising from machinist to project manager in only six years. "I've done at least one of each kind of show; stage acts, film animated work, Among his most notable successes are: the E.T. Rides at Universal Studio Tours in Orlando and Hollywood, the animated statues at the new mall next to Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas and a touring museum exhibit called "Backyard Monsters." Backyard monsters, will be coming to the Utah in the summer of 1994. It features five gigantic animated insects in a set like the movie "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." Special Effect Supply will be opening at 543 W. 100 N... Bountiful. People wanting more information can call Egor at Bountiful City Parks and Recreation Coed fx) Volleyball ISJ Women's j Volleyball 1 VX7T 1 ODUCJS M I I I I 111, 0)i 602 W. 800 So., Bountiful 292 -1331 r r r EMISSION TEST r & STATE INSPECTION i Most Cars I and Lt. Trucks Reg. $24.00 i Except I Dual Fuels 3Monday Night : Women's fli SFjlSi) ffiEii Off QDj05f B League Starts Sept. 13th Man! GiG mWmA With Coupon Inspections done while you wait ran II " Wednight Night Coed League 1 B-- C Starts Sept. 5th League Runs 10 Weeks Age 1 8 and Older Cost SI 50 per team Entry Forms Available at Recreation Center Entry Deadline Sept Ph 111 s&mM) (ETOMHIi - imii 12 eaml Pel JleaQMe |