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Show Page 12 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue XIII September 15, 2023 McKay Education Building to be Transformed into Renovated Learning Space Construction is progressing on Weber State University’s McKay Education Building, which is undergoing a complete renovation to modernize and upgrade its teaching and learning spaces. Originally built in 1972, the McKay Education Building is now being stripped to its frame and foundation. The rebuild will provide updated classrooms, new study spaces, increased natural light and roof-mounted solar panels. The renovation will also focus on creating more space for collaboration, including a digital media production lab and a makerspace called the Fabrication Lab. These rooms will provide tools for creating lesson plans and class materials. The Melba S. Lehner Children’s School, which is housed in the McKay Education Building, will receive a redesign to improve accessibility and student safety. New designated secure access for the Children’s School will increase security for both kids and their families. “The newly renovated McKay Education Building will provide a setting for innovative educational practices,” said Kristin Hadley, Moyes College of Education dean. “This building will enable our students to be prepared for their careers as effective professionals.” During construction, many education classes are being held in the Swenson Building. College of Education faculty and staff offices are temporarily located in the Swenson Building or the modular portables located north of Dumke Center. The Melba S. Lehner Children’s School has been moved to the Child Development Center located at 3329 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, until renovations are complete. Construction is expected to be finished by December 2024. Rendering of the McKay Education Building. September Fun @ Ogden Valley Branch Library Dot Day All Month Long! Sep. 1 -30 International Dot Day— traditionally celebrated on or around September 15-ish—is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration based on The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing. Come make your mark with us all month long with a different dot-themed activity each week. Bingo Night – Mon., Sept. 11 @ 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of action-packed Bingo excitement. Players of all ages are welcome, and prizes will be given. Choose Your Own Adventure Club: Finale Party! – Wed., Sept. 13 @ 7:00 p.m. Celebrate with us as our adventure ends! Read one last Choose Your Own Adventure tale. Beginner Tech Lab – Thurs., Sept. 14, 4:00 p.m. & Mon, Sept. 18, 4:00 p.m. Explore engineering and coding. Recommended for ages 7-12. To register, call 801-337-2660. Teen Scene: Young Writers’ Workshop – Wed., Sept. 20 @ 6:00 p.m. Calling all young writers and aspiring authors! Learn more about the craft of creative writing and practice your art with other like-minded, creative individuals in a critique workshop setting. Recommended for teens ages 11 and up. Teen Scene: Candle Decorating – Thur., Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m. Kick off your fall festivities by creating a unique fall decoration. To register, call 801-337-2660. Bingo Night – Mon., Sept 25 @ 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of action-packed Bingo excitement. Players of all ages are welcome, and prizes will be given. Pokémon Club – Mon., Sept. 25 @ 4:00 p.m. Pokémon fans unite! Bring your cards or games to this monthly club and learn how to play the original card game, complete a craft, and discuss all things Pokémon. Recommended for children in grades 1-6. Family Fun Night: Book Tasting – Wed., Sept. 27 @ 6:30 p.m. Find your next read at this month’s Family Fun Night! Sample a variety of books at our Book Tasting and take some to go. Weber Reads Film Series: We Shall Remain Sat., Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m. | Tecumseh’s Vision American Experience, the acclaimed PBS series, presents We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes. This five-part documentary tells the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history spanning almost 400 years from the Native American perspective. Bi-weekly screenings through November will feature a different installment of the five-part series. Great Reads for Kids – Tues., Sept.12 @ 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fun discussion and activities. For more information or to register, call 801-337-2660. Recommended for children in grades 3-6. This month’s title: Saucy from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award–winning author Cynthia Kadohata. A “funny, lively” (Horn Book Magazine), and heartwarming story about a girl and her evergrowing pig, Saucy—perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan and Flora & Ulysses! Novel Teens Book Discussion – Mon., Sept. 18 @ 7:00 p.m. Limited free copies of the book will be available to those who register for this discussion. For more information or to register, call 801-337-2660. This month’s title: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It is 1939 in Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist— books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. September is Disaster Preparedness Month: Be Prepared! (Part II) Not if, but when: Every U.S. state and territory is at risk of disasters. Disasters disrupt thousands of lives every year, leaving behind lasting effects on people and property. After a disaster, many others in your community need help as well. For this reason, local first responders and other assistance may not be able to reach you right away. You and your family can take simple steps now to prepare for emergencies. By doing so, you take back control—even in the uncertainty of disaster. This is Part II of information from Make an Evacuation & Shelter Plan -You must find protection for you and your family when disaster strikes. Deciding whether to evacuate or to shelter in place depends on many factors, including the hazard you are facing and whether your shelter will keep you safe. Evacuation - Local officials declare when a mandatory evacuation will occur. Local officials may also advise, but not require, evacuations. Sheltering - The best protection in high winds, tornadoes, and many other events is to find shelter in an interior room away from windows, doors, and flood waters. When you and your family evacuate, follow these guidelines: • Pick safe meeting places in several di昀昀erent directions so you will always have somewhere to go in an emergency. One should be within your immediate neighborhood, and another should be further away, such as in a nearby town. • Make sure that everyone in your household knows where to go during di昀昀erent types of disasters. Consider the locations that everyone goes to often. • Make sure these locations are accessible for household members and create a plan on how they will get there in the event of an emergency. • If you have a vehicle, keep a full tank of gas in it if an evacuation seems likely, and remember to never allow your gas tank to drop below half full. Plan to take only one car per family to reduce tra昀케c and help others evacuate safely. • Become familiar with alternate routes and backup modes of transportation to get out of your area. • Leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather. Follow the recommended evacuation routes and do not take shortcuts because they may be blocked. • Be alert for road hazards such as washed-out roads or bridges and downed power lines. Do not drive into 昀氀ooded areas. • If you do not have a car, plan your transportation in case of an evacuation. Make plans with family, friends, or your local government. • Take your emergency supply kit with you during an evacuation. • Pay attention to your radio or smartphone/ tablet and follow local evacuation instructions. • Take your pets with you but understand that only service animals may be allowed in public shelters. Research pet friendly shelters or places to board your pets before a disaster strikes. If you have enough time before evacuating. • Call, text message, or email the out-ofstate contact in your Family Emergency Communication Plan to inform them of where you are going. • Keep your home safe by closing and locking doors and windows. • Unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions, and small appliances. Leave freezers and refrigerators plugged in unless there is a risk of 昀氀ooding. • If there is damage to your home and you are told to do so, shut o昀昀 water, gas, and electricity before leaving. Learn how to do this before a disaster from a professional plumber or electrician, your local utility provider, or at Ready.gov. • Leave a note telling others when you left and where you are going. • Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that give protection such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and a hat. • Check with neighbors who may need a ride. Gather Emergency Supplies Gathering emergency supplies for an emergency supply kit is an essential component to disaster preparedness. You should store emergency supplies in different places, such as your home, office, and vehicle. Your basic emergency supply kit should include the following: • Water. Keep one gallon of drinking water, per person, per day in your kit. Depending on where you live, you may wish to keep 3, 7, or even 14 days of water on hand. • Food. Keep as much non-perishable food, like cans and dry goods, as your family will need to survive a major disaster. • Cash. Keep enough cash on hand to buy food, fuel, and a few nights in a hotel in case you need to evacuate. • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) All HazardsWeather Radio with tone alert—keep extra batteries for both. • Flashlight and extra batteries. • First aid kit. • Whistle. • N95 respirator masks. Keep several in your kit and 昀椀t test each mask to ensure a tight seal on the face. They are light and small but may keep you safe from smoke and chemicals. • Wrench or pliers to turn o昀昀 utilities. • Can opener and other food preparation tools. • Local maps. Other items you may want to add to your emergency supply kit: • Prescription medications and glasses. • Infant formula and diapers. • Pet food and extra water for your pet. • Important family documents. • Cash and change. • Emergency reference material (e.g., a 昀椀rst aid book or information from Ready.gov).• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person; you may need extra bedding if you live in a cold climate. • Complete change of clothing, including a longsleeved shirt, long pants, and sturdy shoes. • Water puri昀椀cation system. • Fire extinguisher. • Personal feminine hygiene products. • Camping mess kits for cooking, paper cups, plastic plates and utensils, and paper towels. • Paper and pencil. • Books, games, puzzles, or other activities for children and adults. • Cleaning supplies, soap, and hand sanitizer that has at least 60 percent alcohol. This list serves only as a guide. Consider additional factors such as ages, diets, health, mobility, and the local climate. For additional resources, please visit Ready.gov. Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency happens, prepare supplies for home, work, and vehicles. Have separate, smaller sets of emergency supplies for your vehicle and workplace to last at least 24 hours in case you need to stay where you are. Include any essential medications in all supply kits. Home - Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept. Office - Office: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water, comfortable walking shoes, and other necessities like medicines. Vehicle - In case you become stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car. After putting together your emergency supply kits, check your needs every six months. Update your kit regularly, especially as your family’s needs change, to ensure it is ready and safe when disaster strikes. Maintain your kit by taking the following actions: • Keep canned foods in a dry, cool place. • Throw out any canned good that is expired or has become swollen, dented, or corroded. • Use foods before they go bad and replace them with fresh supplies. • Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones in the front. • Keep items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supply kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers, such as an unused trashcan, camping backpack, or du昀昀el bag. Store commercially bottled water with your kit, not tap water. For more information about clean drinking water and how to sanitize water if no clean water is available, visit Ready.gov. Prepare Your Critical Documents -It is important to find and gather your valuables and information that will help you recover quickly and effectively after a disaster. Collect these documents and make a list of your household belongings and valuables. This is a critical step because you may need this inventory list for insurance records. An overview of the items you should keep track of is below: • Household identi昀椀cation documents such as property deeds or leasing agreements. • Financial and legal documents like bank statements and paystubs. • Medical information and proof of insurance, including medical records and your doctor’s contact information. • Emergency or hotline contact information. For a more detailed checklist and tips to help you prepare financially, read the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit. Once you have put together your financial, legal, and contact information, it is important to protect it. Keep paper copies of these documents at home in a fire- and waterproof box or safe, in a bank safe deposit box, or with a person you trust. Keep electronic copies of these documents in a password protected, encrypted format on a removable flash or external hard drive in your fire- and waterproof box or safe or use a secure cloudbased service. Note: This information is from the ready.gov Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness, P-2064 that was published in September 2020. It can be downloaded from https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/ 昀椀les/2021-11/are-you-ready-guide.pdf where additional information can also be found. UTVs l Motorcycles Boats l Personal Watercraft Kayaks l Canoes l SUPs Snowmobiles On Site Rentals & Tours Eden (801) Pineview Reservoir/Marina Monte Cristo Trailhead l 745-3038 www.ClubRecUtah.com |