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- Frank Scott, Mayor
- Council
Vince Davis
Randy Franken
Pennie Irwin
Dale Nellis
Richard Snyder
- Sharon Ann Irwin, Clerk
- Raymond Musselman, Supt. D.P.W.
- Roger Ray, Police Chief
- Doug Reis, Fire Chief
- Christien Drey, Librarian
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NO CDBG AGAIN THIS YEAR
The City of Early received word the first part of March that we did not receive a CDBG again this year for our proposed new water tower.
In questioning why we did not receive a grant, we were told that the competition for the funds was very stiff. However, our application was very competitive.
When the current water tower was inspected last summer, it was noted that the interior of the tower is starting to pit.
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Since we did not get a grant this year, the interior of the current tower has to be relined. The tower maintenance company will be here to do that work starting on Thursday, March 31. The tower will be drained from Thursday afternoon/night through Monday morning.
You are asked to conserve on water during that time. Don't do any car washing, take shorter showers, minimize the amount of washing you do, etc. during those three and a half days.
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A Dozen Things Parents Can Do to Stop School Violence
1. Recognize that keeping firearms in your home may put you at legal risk as well as expose you and your family to physical risk. In many states, parents can be held liable for their children's actions, including inappropriate use of firearms, If you do choose to keep firearms at home, ensure that they are securely locked, that ammunition is locked and stored separately, and that children know weapons are never to be touched without your express permission and supervision.
2. Take an active role in your children's schools. Talk regularly with teachers and staff. Volunteer in the classroom or library, or in after-school activities. Work with parent-teacher-student organizations.
3. Act as role models. Settle your own conflicts peaceably and manage anger without violence.
4. Listen to and talk with your children regularly. Find out what they're thinking on all kinds of topics. Create an opportunity for two-way conversation, which may mean forgoing judgments or pronouncements. This kind of communication should be a daily habit, not a reaction to crisis.
5. Set limits on behaviors in advance. Discuss
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punishments and rewards in advance, too. Disciplining with framework and consistency helps teach self-discipline, a skill your children can use for the rest of their lives.
6. Communicate clearly on the violence issue. Explain that you don't accept and won't tolerate violent behavior. Discuss what violence is and is not. Answer questions thoughtfully. Listen to children's ideas and concerns. They may bring up small problems that can easily be solved now, problems that could become worse if allowed to fester.
7. Help your children learn how to examine and find solutions to problems. Kids who know how to approach a problem and resolve it effectively are less likely to be angry, frustrated, or violent. Take advantage of "teachable moments" to help your child understand and apply these and other skills.
8. Discourage name-calling and teasing. These behaviors often escalate into fistfights (or worse). Whether the teaser is violent or not, the victim may see violence as the only way to stop it.
9. Insist on knowing your children's friends, whereabouts, and activities. It's your right. Make your home an inviting and
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pleasant place for your children and their friends; it's easier to know what they're up to when they're around. Know how to spot signs of troubling behavior in kids-yours and others.
10. Work with other parents to develop standards for school-related events, acceptable out-of-school activities and places and required adult supervision. Support each other in enforcing these standards.
b>11. Make it clear that you support school policies and rules that help create and sustain a safe place for all students to learn. If your child feels a rule is wrong, discuss his or her reasons and what rule might work better.
12. Join up with other parents, through school and neighborhood associations, religious organizations, civic groups, and youth activity groups. Talk with each other about violence problems, concerns about youth in the community, sources of help to strengthen and sharpen parenting skills, and similar issues.
From National Crime Prevention Council
Remember the City has free individual gun locks. Stop at the City Clerk's Office to pick some up if you need them.
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Arlo Sigmon, auctioneer, will be donating his time to conduct this auction for the Early Lions Club.
