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Show Volume II , Issue V Page 23 The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS February 2000 Weber County Library Helps Parents and Kids to Become “Webwise” By Karen Burton, Assistant Library Director Kids and curiosity go together. Children and teenagers have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge that usually pleases, but sometimes overwhelms, their parents. “Why?” “How?” The questions never seem to end. Fortunately, there are libraries and librarians to help answer these never ending questions, send kids on wondrous adventures, and provide them with the resources they need to learn and grow. Parents can relax, knowing that the library is a friendly place for all family members. The Ogden Valley Branch houses more than 35,000 books, videos, cassettes, and CD-ROMs on a broad range of topics. The addition of electronic resources available on the World Wide Web has made it possible for children to visit the Cookie Monster on Sesame Street, experience on-line science exhibits at the San Francisco Childrens Museum, or explore the wilds of any continent or ocean, all with just a few simple clicks of a computer mouse. The vast amount of resources available on the World Wide Web and the disorganized nature of its sites, has led some to characterize it as the “world’s biggest library with all the books dumped on the floor.” Librarians have always been experts in selecting and arranging print and non-print information, now they are busy selecting and arranging electronic resources on the Web— putting them in order on the shelves, so to speak. Librarians have sorted through, evaluated, and are ready to recommend Web sites on an extensive number of topics including educational and entertaining sites that are safe for kids. The Ogden Valley Branch offers the public access to two computer centers. The first is equipped with CD-ROM learning games, elementary word processing software, and electronic access to the Internet via the Library Channel. The Library Channel organizes information found on the Internet. It helps the staff stock the “cyber-shelves” with some of the best and most authoritative materials found on the Internet. The second computer center offers access to more sophisticated word processing and spreadsheet programs, as well as access to the Internet. Access in this center offers the public the choice of whether to search only the recommended sites selected for the Library Channel, or whether to do a broader search of all Internet resources. The choice of the appropriate search strategy is left up to the customer. In order to help library users make good decisions about the use of this valuable resource, library staff offer classes to help teach parents, grandparents, and children how to use the Internet. Courses stress Internet safety tips and help identify criteria for evaluating Web sites. Classes this month include: Introduction to the Internet Saturday, Feb.12 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. Introduction to the Internet for Parents and Children Monday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. Web sites come in all shapes and sizes and are sponsored by government, educational, and not-forprofit organizations as well as by movie companies, toy manufacturers, publishers, and other businesses to help sell their products. There are also sites created by individuals to “express an idea, pursue a hobby, or publish their vision.” Selecting a good site can be a challenge. While the vast majority of Internet sites are safe, just as in the real world, the virtual world contains some sites that are unsuitable for children. Librarians have the dual responsibility to protect our freedom to read, learn, and connect, and to help parents teach their children to make wise choices—whether it’s about books, movies, TV, or the Internet. Librarians are partners with parents. They do their best to guide young people to acceptable materials. But deciding which library materials, including Web sites, are appropriate for a child is a difficult task. Children mature at different rates; they have different backgrounds and interests; and they have different reading levels and abilities. In addition, every parent has a unique set of hopes and dreams for their child, and a unique set of family values. In the end, decisions about which materials are suitable for children must be made by those who know them best— their parents. Become a “Webwise” parent by signing up for free computer training programs. Register by calling the branch at 745-2220. Then, plan to do something exciting the next time you visit the library, take those you love on a trip into cyberspace. If you would like your wedding, birth, mission, obituary or other announcements published, please send your information and picture to: OGDEN VALLEY NEWS, P O BOX 130, EDEN UT 84310. deborah H Valley Realty E G G Simply the Best! 745-1538 745-0100 2555 N. Wolf Creek Dr. FAX: 745-0760 Classifieds -For SaleFor Sale: Snowblower for sale. Ultra by Murray. 8 horsepower/27 inches. Electric start. Six (6) forward and two (2) reverse gears. Two years old. Just like new–only used a few times. $575. Call 745-3483. For Sale: Edelbrock Quadra-Jet Carburetor. Great for performance or stock application. Paid $450.00 will sell for $195. Call (801) 745-1934. For Sale: Guitar & Amp- both Fender – Stage quality. Excellent condition. $395 or trade for computer. Call (801) 745-1934. For Sale: Beard Off-Road Seat. Excellent Condition. $95. 745-2879. -ServicesHouse Cleaning: Reasonable hourly rates, reliable, weekly/bi-weekly, monthly or one time. Call Dyan 7450658. Julie’s Animal Sitting – Your home or mine. $5.00 / day for cows, horses, goats, pigs, dogs & cats. $2.50 / day for caged small animals. Very personal service. Call 745-3327. Tractor Service – yard leveling and miscellaneous tractor services. $35.00 per hour. Call Jeff at 745-6228 or 7919178. -For RentHome for Rent. Executive Home overlooking Pineview Reservoir. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Wood-burning Stove, 2-car garage, Hardwood floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Spacious open living area. Lots of natural light. $1,250.00 plus utilities. Call 7453601. -WantedWanted: Entrepreneurs. Make $300 - $500 per week working part-time from home. Legal Industry. Easy to learn, easy to do and it fits around your schedule. Check our web site at prepaidlegal.com/go/jackrobbins or phone Jack and Darlene Robbins for additional information at 745-0551. Wanted: Substitute Teachers needed. Fun and exciting environment. Call Old Firehouse Child Care at 7455600. Wanted: The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is collecting supplies needed in the event of a community emergency. The local CERT Program is sponsored by Weber County. If you would be able to donate any of the following supplies, please contact Linda Spencer, office manager for the Weber County Commission Office, at 3998640 or 745-0805: Blankets or sheets Fire Extinguishers Generators Medical Supplies Tarps Backpacks Flashlights and Batteries Other Miscellaneous Items To place your Classified Ad in the OGDEN VALLEY NEWS call: 745-2879 or 745-2688 Wolf Creek Land Deal Goes to Court By Shanna Francis On January 13, Plaintiffs Ben P. Toone, Kent D. Fuller, Robert J. Fuller, Haynes R. Fuller and Roger E. Cannon, represented by the law firm of Robert B. Sykes & Associates, had their day in Second Judicial Court. Jugde Michael D. Lyon, a former attorney for the Salt Lake law firm of Williams & Hunt representing Defendants Weber County Commissioners Glen Burton, Ken Bischoff and Camille Canine, Weber County Attorney Mark DeCaria, and property owner Rulon Jones, listened to presentations by opposing attorneys Robert B. Sykes and Jody K. Burnett. The Ogden Court room was full with interested Valley residents who have supported efforts by local Plaintiffs working diligently with the county to negotiate a return of 160 acres previously designated parkland, and a 2.5 mile, 30-foot wide access trail leading to the Wolf Creek property above Eden. In March of 1997, the county sold the property to Rulon K. Jones, purportedly violating Utah State Code that requires any proposed sale of public land to be reviewed by the County Planning Commission. Plaintiffs and Defendants gathered in District to Court to address a petition for dismissal of the case by Defendants who claim that the decision of whether or not the property was transferred illegally is moot, due to the case having expired under the 30 day statute of limitations for appeal. In court, Judge Lyons grilled Plaintiffs’ attorney Robert Sykes, looking for legal grounds to justify why the case should not be dismissed under the statute of limitations. Sykes asserted that the illegal handling of the case preempts it from the statute. Sykes further explained that since Commissioners failed in a number of ways to abide by the legal guidelines for sale of public property, those same legal guidelines cannot be used selectively now to protect Defendants. In response to Plaintiffs arguments, Judge Lyons postponed a decision on the motion for dismissal until February 24 to allow Sykes time to find and present legal court cases that provide precedence for this claim. Note: The next hearing for this case is set for February 24, at 11:00 a.m. in Second District Court located at 2525 Grant Avenue, Ogden. The court hearing is open to the general public. Happy President’s Day |
