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Minor changes to phone and email contacts. Update FHC Portal list of Programs.
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Come straight in and turn right and Center is first door on right.-
Come straight in and turn right and Center is first door on right.-


'''Center Director:''' Trenton Jensen 891-815-3331 [mailto:trenton.jensen@gmail.com Email Trenton]
'''Center Director:''' Trenton Jensen 891-815-3331 [mailto:trenton.jensenlds@gmail.com Email Trenton] trenton.jensenlds@gmail.com


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*Our Facebook page will be updated with all events as well as deals and discounts for FamilyTree 9 generation fan charts. Tips and tricks are also posted frequently. We can also answer any questions from our page.
*Our Facebook page will be updated with all events as well as deals and discounts for FamilyTree 9 generation fan charts. Tips and tricks are also posted frequently. We can also answer any questions from our page.
*We offer, what we call a [http://www.familyhistorymagic.com/Intern.html Research Tactics Class], both a daytime and an evening class in January and September. This class is designed for the serious-minded researcher; not a crash course for beginners, but advanced, comprehensive instruction for those desiring a solid foundation in Managing a Research Project in Family History.
*We offer, what we call a [http://www.unionfortfhc.com/finding/classes/ Research Tactics Class], both a daytime and an evening class in January and September. This class is designed for the serious-minded researcher; not a crash course for beginners, but advanced, comprehensive instruction for those desiring a solid foundation in Managing a Research Project in Family History. For additional information on the Research Tactics Class, you may call Florie Fullmer at 385-212-2145.


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:*'''[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com]'''<br>Ancestry gives you access to thousands of collections of records from around the world, including immigration, census, voter, vital, and military records; newspapers and periodicals; family trees; photos and images; directories, maps, court, land, wills and financial records, stories, memories, and histories; and detailed records about births, marriages, deaths, land ownership, and much more. It is the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world. All family history centers have access to Ancestry.com Library Edition version through their [http://www.fhc.familysearch.org/ Family History Center Portal] (effective 2/8/2011).
:*'''[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com]'''<br>Ancestry gives you access to thousands of collections of records from around the world, including immigration, census, voter, vital, and military records; newspapers and periodicals; family trees; photos and images; directories, maps, court, land, wills and financial records, stories, memories, and histories; and detailed records about births, marriages, deaths, land ownership, and much more. It is the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world. All family history centers have access to Ancestry.com Library Edition version through their [http://www.fhc.familysearch.org/ Family History Center Portal] (effective 2/8/2011).
:*'''[http://www.arkivdigital.net ArkivDigital Online]'''<br>ArkivDigital is the largest private provider of Swedish Church Records and other historical records online! All images are newly photographed color images of the original documents.
:*'''[http://www.arkivdigital.net ArkivDigital Online]'''<br>ArkivDigital is the largest private provider of Swedish Church Records and other historical records online! All images are newly photographed color images of the original documents.
:*'''FamilySearch Discovery Experiences'''
:*'''FamNet'''
:*'''FamNet'''
:*'''[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Find My Past]'''<br>FindMyPast makes it easy to research your UK ancestry and create your family tree. Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths to bring your family history to life.<br>''1911 British Census (accessed through the Find My Past website)''–The 1911 UK Census is a record of everyone who lived in England and Wales in 1911. It provides a unique snapshot of the lives of those who lived at that time.
:*'''[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Find My Past]'''<br>FindMyPast makes it easy to research your UK ancestry and create your family tree. Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths to bring your family history to life.<br>''1911 British Census (accessed through the Find My Past website)''–The 1911 UK Census is a record of everyone who lived in England and Wales in 1911. It provides a unique snapshot of the lives of those who lived at that time.
:*'''[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3]'''<br>Search or browse millions of historical documents and photos. Fold3 has refocused their efforts on gathering the best online collection of military records and stories. The Fold3 name reflects military history and honor, since traditionally, the third fold in a flag-folding ceremony honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world. See Using Fold3 at a Family History Center for more information.
:*'''[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3]'''<br>Search or browse millions of historical documents and photos. Fold3 has refocused their efforts on gathering the best online collection of military records and stories. The Fold3 name reflects military history and honor, since traditionally, the third fold in a flag-folding ceremony honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world. See Using Fold3 at a Family History Center for more information.
:*'''[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk The Genealogist]'''<br>English parish records, directories, census, civil registration, surname mapping, and selected army and navy lists.
:*'''Geneanet'''
:*'''Geneanet'''
:*'''Kinpoint'''- Premium
:*'''Kinpoint'''- Premium
:*'''MyHeritage-''' Library Edition
:*'''MyHeritage-''' Library Edition
:*'''Newspapers.com'''
:*'''Newspapers.com'''
:*'''[http://www.genealogytoday.com/ Paper Trail]'''<br>Provides access to 19th-century westward American migration documents.
:*'''Puzilla'''- Premium Services<br>
:*'''Puzilla'''- Premium Services<br>


====Hardware and Equipment====
====Hardware and Equipment====


1. We have 31 computers, printers, scanners, copying equipment, and a white smart board in the Training Room.  
1. We have 31 computers, printers, scanners, copying equipment, and a Training Room with 15 computers and a large projection white smart board. (See photo above.)


2. Copies are 5 cents each for Black and White, and 25 cents each for color.  
2. Copies are 5 cents each for Black and White, and 25 cents each for color.  
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===<u>Volunteer at the Center</u>===
===<u>Volunteer at the Center</u>===


We are in need of additional staff at our Family History Center. If you are comfortable with a computer and available to volunteer for 3 hours per week, we would love to have you, and happy to help you learn additional skills. Please contact: Alice Neff: (801) 255-1617.
We are in need of additional staff at our Family History Center. If you are comfortable with a computer and available to volunteer for 3 hours per week, we would love to have you, and happy to help you learn additional skills. Please contact Florie Fullmer at 385-212-2145.
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