DAVIS COUNTY -- Now that it's finally ready to reopen for business, the State Capitol needs a little help from Davis County residents. After more than three years of refurbishing, the Utah State Capitol will officially re-open on Jan. 5, 2008, with a week-long celebration that will include several events and tours focusing on different aspects of the restoration project. Thousands of people are expected to attend the open house.

Though around 2,000 volunteers will be needed to make sure everything runs smoothly, only about 900 have so far been found. In his recent legislative update for Davis County residents, Representative Paul A. Neuenschwander (R-20) specifically petitioned local residents to volunteer some of their time at the capitol.

"It takes quite a number of people to act as guides and do other needed work," he said.

Each volunteer shift is a little more than three hours long, and will include work in a variety of areas including the Governor's Office, the State Reception Room, the Rotunda, and the Senate and House Chambers. Volunteers will re-ceive training after attending the practice dedication ceremony on Jan. 3.

More information and opportunities to sign up are available online at www.volunteers.utah.gov.



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