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August 13, 2015 -- 3 "
fireworks funds
Aiden Butler gets a laugh out ofAlivia Hamady at a table set up to sell baked goods at
the fire station on Saturday. The pair were present for the annual Eat My Smoke 5K
Walk/Run. (Todd Bennington)
from
included in the informational
packet provided by the law
enforcement officials. Quigley
stated his concern that if the
statement of support were
signed by the council, it would
'effectively be an expression of
agreement with the resolution.
Newcastle Mayor Greg
James shared Quigley's worry,
telling Owens and Colvard, "It
is very important to understand
that if the council decides as a
group to support this statement
..., it is not stating that the City
of Newcastle is for or against
the legalization of marijuana."
Colvard indicated the reso-
lution has only been read by
WASCOP and has not yet been
adopted by the group. Though
WASCOP is almost certain to
come out against the legaliza-
tion referendum, Colvard told
the county commissioners the
next day, WASCOP's aim is
to keep the political and edu-
cational sides of the matter
separate.
City Councilwoman Linda
Hunt questioned the accuracy
of the information provided and
how it would be distributed in
Weston County. Owens replied
that fliers, press releases,
and radio advertisements are
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planned for community-wide
dissemination, adding that the
sources of all information will
be documented so residents can
access them themselves.
The discussion culminated
with the city council voting
unanimously on a motion
made by Hunt and seconded by
Quigley to approve'the mayor's
signature on a statem6nt of
support.
The next day Owens and
Colvard appeared before the
county commissioners, where
County Attorney William
Curley objected to the cam-
paign's premise, expressing
doubts about WASCOP's stated
aim of keeping its political advo-
cacy separate from its educa-
tional efforts. Curley suggested
that the federal government's
classification of marijuana as a
Schedule 1 narcotic, along with
such substances as opium and
heroin, is misleading.
"You cannot talk honestly
about marijuana in this country
and I think the invitation to
separate politics from the facts
is ... ultimately unachievable,"
Curley contended.
Commissioner Tony Barton
said he tends to agree with
Curley. He characterized
alcohol as a more dangerous
substance than marijuana and
suggested it is up to voters
to educate themselves on the
issue.
"I can't support this," he
said of the proposed education
campaign.
County Administrator Dan
Blakeman noted that the Daniels
Fund would not be taking an
official stance for or against the
legalization referendum, while
Commissioner Tracy Hunt
surmised that because the late
Bill Daniels was a recovered
alcoholic, it is likely Daniels
Fund representatives take a dim
view of controlled substances
in general. Hunt said that he
would like to consider "the
balance of facts" before sup-
porting one side over the other.
The commissioners voted to
table the issue for later dis-
cussion with Commissioner
Randy Rossman casting the
lone dissenting vote. Rossman
and Commission Chair Bill
Lambert indicated they would
lend their personal signatures of
support to the educational cam-
paign regardless of the board's
final decision, Commissioner
Ertman was not present at
Tuesday's meeting.
About Legalization
Currently the referendum concerning the "'PeggY A. Kelly Wyoming Cannabis Act of 2016"
25,000 signatures, which is equal to 15 percent of the total ballots cast in the previous general
election that took place in 2014. These signatures must be collected in two-thirds of the 23
counties throughout Wyoming, or 16 counties.
According to the website of Wyoming NORML, the pro-legalization group responsible for
Circulating the petition, 51,370 signatures are being sought by the February 2016 deadline as a
means of ensuring the referendum makes it on the November ballot.
"In 2015 two.marijuana related bills were passed by the State Legislature. One legalizes
hemp oil extract for seizure treatments and the other lowers penalties for first time possession.
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Health, Behavioral Health Division.
Saturday, August 22nd
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shopko Parking lot in Newcastle
Upton location TBA
AARP of Newcastle will be offering pick up on August 21 for
individuals with limited mobilitg. Contact Barry at 746-4969.
Items that can be dropped off for recycle and disposal include:
Automotive: antifreeze, oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, batteries
Paints/Solvents: latex or oil based, paint stripper & thinner, wood preservatives
Lawn & Garden: fertilizers, pesticides, rodent poisons, fungicides
Home: bleach, disinfectants, drain cleaner, glues, nail polish remover, household
batteries, florescent light tubes, aerosols, lighter fluid
Electronics: computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, televisions
This is a partial list of possible items, if you are unsure about an item,
please contact the District Office at 746-3264.
Prescription Drug Disposal at Newcastle Location/
For large amounts and businesses please make
arrangements with the District prior to August 17.
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