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October 22, 2015 -- 3
Head Start recently celebrated it's 50th year and Governor Matt Mead proclaimed
October 16, 2015 as Head Start Awareness Day. In order to recognize this day, and involve
families of those involved in Head Start, Chrissy Shaw, who works with Head Start in our
region, hosted a cupcake decorating activity for Head Start students and their families at
the Weston County Children's Center. According to literature provided by the organiza-
tion, Head Start has been helping children prepare for school, and families prepare for the
future, since 1965. The organization claimed in a press release that it has been the premier
model for providing the most vulnerable children with an opportunity for success in school
and life. Shaw admitted that getting families involved is often difficult, which means that
filling the spots that are available to help young children throughout Weston County has
also proven challenging. She said those families interested in accessing the program are
encouraged to contact the Weston County Children's Center to learn more about what
is available for children in Weston County. Information about the program can also be
accessed at www.wyomingchild.org. Pictured is Kaiden Fogle. (Alexis Shultz/NLJ)
Council approves budget adjustments
Alexis Shultz additionalmeasures were Brunner professed, noting
NLJReporter required, that the accounts that ran
"We did not have to over budget included the
City ClerkCharitaBrunner advertise, and we will not parks budget and the salary
informed the Newcastle City need a budget amendment," budget-- explaining the
Council on September 19 announced Brunner, who overrun in the salary budget
at their regularly scheduled explained that these stepswas directly linked to the city
meeting that prior to leaving weren't necessary because hiring a full-time building
for vacation, she had turned
in the 2014-2015 fiscal year
budget to the auditor.
She also reported to the
council that the city had
some violations in the budget
because monies were moved
around within the budget in
order to cover accounts that
had spent more than origi-
nally planned. She explained
that approval to move these
monies was needed in the
form of a motion, but no
of the way the monies were
shifted throughout the budget,
noting that she was able to
move the money in the budget
within simple line items. She
explained that this did not
increase the budget in any
inspector. She reasoned that
there had been a need for
the position, and its creation
is generating an income that
might have been missed
without a full-time employee
for the position.
way, and the process was done The council approved the
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tb bX, e etibugti fflnd to 'mb tfieht the $2,9,000
accounts that w fe overspent, throughout the b iget unani-
from general accp nts that mously afrer . Councilman
had excess money. Roger Hespe made a motion
"We were basically that was seconded by
smoothing the budget," Councilwoman Linda Hunt.
City Beats
• The Newcastle City Council accepted City Attomey Jim Peck needed to review the
the only bid submitted for a 2016 Dodge contract with Graybar, the company that would
Charger for the Newcastle Police Department. be providing the new system. After the council
The bid was submitted by Fremont Motors approved the purchase of the system in full, as
out of Lander Wyoming and totaled $25,823. well as paying for a full year of maintenance in
Councilman Roger Hespe moved to accept the advance, Peck went to work picking through
bid and Councilwoman Linda Hunt seconded, and fixing the contract until a document was
with the remainder of.the council approving agreed upon that suited the City of Newcastle.
the motion. "(Police Chief) Jim (Owens) and I spent at
• At the :request of the Newcastle Volunteer least four and a half hours in my office going
Fire Department, a resolution is to be drafted over the contract," declared Peck. He noted
that would increase the number of members that prior to the negotiations taking place, the
that the department is allowed to have from 40
to 50. The council also requested that a number
of statistics and figures be provided at the
same time as the resolution so they can better
company had a number of contractual docu-
ments, but by the end the group had agreed on
one contract that was thinned down by a
number of pages.
"They worked with us on maintenance and
with the contract," professed Peck, noting that he
explained that there are a number of reasons believes Graybar should provide good service,
the department needs an increase, including the Peck also explained a number of advantages
possibility that a fire emergency could arise in and upgrades that come with the new system,
town while the department is aiding another including the replacement of any equipment
area. He also said that the department has a that happens to break, as well as no potential
number of people on the waiting list to join, and price increase until 202 t. He explained that this
the council acknowledged how amazing it was increase will only cover cost of living increase
to have that many citizens want to volunteer, for maintenance. He Nso announced that with a
particularly considering other areas are having 60-day notice, the Newcastle Police Department
issues filling their departments, can get out of the contract at any time.
Home Sweet
"1 did my homework on our home equity loan. And, it paid off. My bank has
great rates, flexible payment plans, and they know me and my family. So rather
than waiting around for some out of town approval, I get an answer right here
at home. That's why I call it Home Sweet Home Equity Loan."
Member
First State Bank
O F N E W C A S "1" I, E
www.fsbnewcastle.com • 307-746-4411
A better way to bank.
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What does it take to be a good citizen? A good citizen is someone who
always does the right thing even when no one is watching. They work hard,
follow the rules, they are kind, and they reach out to others. This month's
third grade good citizen exemplifies all of these qualities. This student has
gone above and beyond regular classroom expectations. He is always kind,
caring, helpful, and a hard worker. Congratulations to this month's good
citizen, Dayne Evenson. You earned it!
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I Wouldn't Have Known
If I hadn't had you as my student,
I wouldn't have known of your work ethic;
working to your full potential
facing adversity as a challenge,
persevenng until all is resolved.
I wouldn't know that
Failure Is An Opportunity To Grow
I wouldn't have known of your positive attitude;
breaking the ice in tense situations,
flitting around like the Tooth Fairy,
inspiring and motivating your school family.
I would know that
Attitude Is A Choice
I wouldn't have known of your commitment to others;
• As previously reported, the Newcastle "I think it will be very good. They were pretty treating all with dignity and respect,
Police :Department had made a decision on good to work with," acknowledged Peck, who caring for those who need someone to lean on;
believing everyone deserves to be heard.
which E-911 system the dep~ent would like joked that the company asked him if he would (1:21 I
to purchase to replace the current system, but be willing to review other contracts they, had. II "~:~,;.+.,,~ ~ .,' I wouldn't know to
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