Page 12 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXVI Issue VI May 1, 2020 ECONOMY cont. from page 1 sible. With the health crisis moderating, Utah is now ready to move forward to the Stabilization Phase, a planned roll out that’s data driven. Public health measures are still recommended—with those going out in public advised to wear masks, high-risk citizens to continue to take extra precautions and stay quarantined to the highest extent possible, employees to work through telecommuting where possible, social distancing remaining a high priority, and advisement against groups larger than 20 to not socially convene. According to Bennion, a relaxation of government advisories in the face of the global pandemic is “a fine balancing act between ensuring the continued viability of our economy, public health and welfare, and guarding against government overreach. I think Utah is working very diligently to maintain this balance.” In the plan, Governor Herbert addresses his fellow Utahans, stating, “In the weeks since we released the first version of Utah Leads Together, we have gained a deeper understanding of the impact of COVID-19. We now know firsthand that this disease does not respect state boundaries or one’s station in life. We have lost those we hold dear, and too many of our friends and family members find themselves struggling economically. Despite these challenges I remain optimistic. My optimism is not founded in wishful thinking, but rather studied observation. I am inspired by how Utahns have banded together. Indeed, our community response epitomizes our state’s symbol: The Beehive. We have been industrious and innovative for the sake of our community—not for the sake of self. Our heroic health care workers stand on the frontlines of this battle, working tirelessly and around the clock. These professionals and those who support them deserve our gratitude, respect, and admiration. On behalf of the people of Utah, I express sincere thanks for your service. I express appreciation for Utah businesses as they apply grit and determination to power through this difficult time. I have been impressed by your innovative problem solving and your efforts to support employees and community members in the face of economic peril. Utah is known around the globe for our collaborative spirit. Utah must continue to lead through partnership and problem-solving. I thank our public and private partners, legislative leaders, local health departments, counties, and cities for your vital and continued service. Finally, you see countless examples of Utahns helping Utahns and Utahns helping other states. You’ve reached out to vulnerable populations in our state. You’ve donated protective equipment to help our medical professionals. You’ve adopted new practices of social distancing that cut against our natural tendencies to come together physically. But despite our physical distancing, we are united as Utahns and as citizens of this great country. I encourage Utahns to take this Utah Leads Together plan and make it your own. As we face these challenges, I am confident we will continue to draw upon and be strengthened by our goodness. Our distinctive desire to engage, to care for, to protect, and to lift one another sets us apart. As one Utah, I know we will adapt, innovate, and emerge even stronger. To view the entire copy of “Utah Leads Together,” visit <https://coronavirus-download.utah.gov/Governor/UtahLeads%20 April2020%20v20%20(2).pdf> DWR Conservation Officers Remind Public to Target Shoot Responsibly Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are reminding the public to be responsible when target shooting after a juvenile is facing fines for shooting a doe deer. Conservation officers received a report through the UTIP hotline from a concerned citizen around Feb. 13. The individual had seen a vehicle and heard shots fired in the foothills east of Pleasant Grove, in an area where wintering deer are often seen. When officers responded to the scene, they located a dead doe deer that had been shot. They matched the bullet from the deer to a bullet casing in an area where some target shooting had taken place. Upon further investigation, the conservation officers learned that four male juveniles had been target shooting in the area. While they were shooting, one of the individuals fired at the deer on the hillside. “This is a very common place to go target shooting,” DWR Conservation Officer Shawn Bagley said. “But these individuals made a poor decision to break the law. People must be responsible and safe anytime they are shooting firearms. Additionally, parents must be involved anytime a juvenile has a firearm, so they can keep their kids safe and make sure they aren’t doing anything they shouldn’t be.” The juveniles have been referred to juvenile court. They could also face hunting license suspension. “You can be held accountable if you were involved in any facet of a crime,” Bagley said. Here are some tips to stay safe and target shoot responsibly: • Use a good location, make sure you have a backstop, and always know what is behind your target. (Make sure there aren’t any roads, houses, people or animals.) • Use proper firearm safety and always treat your firearm like it is loaded when handling it. • Don’t shoot near homes or other structures. (Per Utah law, it is illegal to discharge a firearm within 600 feet of a house, dwelling, or any other building.) • Don’t leave trash, including shell casings or pieces of the targets. Pack out what you bring. Weber County Libraries Still Serving the Community! Available digital collection includes eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, music & movies While Weber County’s libraries have closed their physical doors to the public during the pandemic, the Library System is still at your fingertips—anytime, anywhere. Tens of thousands of community members are busy borrowing large numbers of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines, as well as downloading music and streaming movies from producers such as Disney, Lionsgate, Starz, and Warner Bros. The Library digital collection features books, magazines, and movies for people of all ages and the materials are easily downloaded to a wide variety of devices. Access to these materials is free to anyone with a Weber County Library card. For those who do not yet have a library card, librarians are on the job, ready to sign people up by phone. Call today to get your card and start reading, listening, and watching! Call for a Library Card: 801-337-2673. Librarians are also available by phone to assist with downloading questions. Call for Download Help: 801-337-2671 Temporary Telephone Service Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Learning need not take a back seat to anxiety and fear during the pandemic. Equitable access to digital content is more important than ever, and the county’s libraries will continue to serve the public during rapidly changing circumstances. The Weber County Library’s consumer health center has a wealth of information available concerning COVID-19 guidelines, prevention, and updates, (https://www.weberpl. lib.ut.us/node/1216). Other online consumer health resources include easy access to MEDLINEPLUS and FAMILYDOCTOR.ORG, as well as general medicine resource guides, prescription drug information, and much more. You can be assured the resources recommended on the Library Web site have been vetted by professionals and are authoritative. Library online resources are also available on thousands of topics ranging from children’s educational activities and fun learning games (https://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/onlineresources/children#259) to teen things (https:// www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/online-resources/teen) and vital information and special projects for adults (https://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/research). Check out CreativeBug, for example, that presMary Britt of Liberty was surprised last week to find what seems to be an albino raccoon in her ents thousands of award-winning arts & craft live trap. Albino raccoons are fairly rare, only about 1 in 10,000 have albinism. video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists (https://www.creativebug. com/lib/weberpl). As with borrowing eBooks and other materials, access to many online databases purchased by the Library requires a library card, so be sure to call if you need to sign up for one. Library cards are required because payment for these resources is based on the number of persons living in the service area. Without the ability to limit access to those living in Weber County by requiring a card, people from anywhere in the world could access these tools, making them cost prohibitive. Your investment in these digital resources will pay especially big dividends during the pandemic. While the doors are closed, much is still going on inside the county’s libraries. Librarians are busy conducting collection evaluations and inventories while also accepting shipments and ordering and cataloging new materials. The latest publications in every format will be available at reopening. Library employees are also developing programming plans; securing makerspace equipment that is being purchased using grant funding with a looming expenditure deadline; procuring data center upgrades during a limited timeframe that allows for eRate reimbursements; and applying for new grants. Many support staff members are engaged in receiving back the almost 200,000 items that were checked out prior to March 17 when buildings were closed. These returns are being cleaned and sanitized before being re-shelved. Library employees are our greatest resource and they are being protected as they present themselves to work. Temperatures are being checked, social distancing is being maintained, and gloves and sanitizing solutions are set up each day at work locations throughout the five buildings. Large crews are deeply immersed in suds and sanitizers as they deep clean the county’s five library buildings. While it is unlikely that any library facilities or materials were compromised before closing, public health and safety is our top priority at this time. Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, toys, computers, makerspace equipment, desks, counters, workspaces, and displays, are being cleaned and sanitized. Anything, including walls and windows that could have been touched by the coronavirus, is being deep cleaned and wiped down with sanitizer. Cleaning five public library buildings that typically host approximately 100,000 visits per month is a substantial undertaking, and the Library staff has it well in hand. Be safe; we want to see you again soon! Steel Building Contractor ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Commercial ~ Storage Units ~ Steel Siding and Roofing Huntsville, Utah 801-528-2318