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County debates cost sharing for preschools ANCHOR HOLIDAY Y
ANCHOR HOLIDA
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
by Dana McArthur Read explained some of the challenges PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
County-based preschools face includes
During the Yellowhead County’s maintaining active parent involvement, staff December 18: Christmas Issue.
December 18: Christmas Issue.
Governance and Priorities meeting on recruitment and retention, operating a society
December 19 the issue of supporting County non-profit with staff, a changing volunteer
December 25: New Year’s Issue
based preschool programs was back on the board, and financial planning for an December 25: New Year’s Issue
table. organization with fluctuating income
The Anchor will be closed from
Earlier this year the provincial government (registrations). The Anchor will be closed from
declared that Parent Link Centre funds could "The impact of quality preschool Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. to January 1,
Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. to January 1,
no longer be used to support registration fee- programming can be significant to the 2018.
2018.
based preschools. A decision that impacted community. In addition to boosting scores for
both Yellowhead County as well as the Town math and literacy skills, it also increases the
We will be open January 2, 2018
of Edson. social and emotional development of children, We will be open January 2, 2018
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This left a substantial funding gap for the improving social skills, emotional self-control from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Peers and Carrot Creek preschools as 80% of and regulation," said Read, adding, "
their budget came from provincial funding Preschools in the rural areas of Yellowhead We will be taking our Christmas
We will be taking our Christmas
(Parent Link). The County currently offers County can have a significant impact, in that break so there will be no edition of
break so there will be no edition of
50% funding support for the Lobstick and they provide access to enriched social and
the Anchor the week of January 1,
Evansburg preschools, through Family and learning environments, independent from the Anchor the week of January 1,
2018.
Community Support Services (FCSS). family, that are not available otherwise." 2018.
Back on May 9th of 2017, FCSS Supervisor Administration requested direction from
Wendy Robinson presented a proposal to Council including options: to develop and The next regular edition of the
The next regular edition of the
Council to provide a funding mechanism operate preschools through the County, at an Anchor will be on Monday,
Anchor will be on Monday,
amounting to a 50-50 cost share for all licensed estimated minimum cost of $110,000; Fund January 8, 2018.
January 8, 2018.
non-profit County based preschools. County preschools in the budgeted amount of
At that time, FCSS had allocated $30,000 $35,000; don't fund preschools; or other
for preschool grants. The financial implications direction from Council. BILL MITCHELL
for adopting the proposed funding would have Councillor Lavone Olson said, "I have a hard NEW TRUCK SALES
increased expenses by about $3,000 annually. time with fully funding of $110,000. I think NORTH
The proposal did not address all the communities and parents have to be involved. I
concerns from several council members, and in don't think we should be involved in the area of
a four to four vote, Council defeated the staffing." Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
motion. Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky, said, "As a 26124 TWP Road 531A
Stating that locally-run non-profit preschools grandparent I see the parents are incredibly Acheson, AB T7X 5A1
are an integral part of supporting healthy rural involved." She explained the challenges bmitchell@wsnorth.com
families, County clarified later, that although including new parents, fundraising gaps, and www.wsnorth.com
Council voted against using County funds to losing staff members. "I feel the $35,000 option
replace the provincial funding, they could is a little low to ensure quality programs and
continue to offer limited preschool grants to staff." Toll Free 1-800-252-7500
eligible preschool programs for 2017. Councillor Shawn Berry, said, "I am a big Phone: 780-702-4185 Cell: 780-984-2224
FCSS could not present another proposal on believer in early childhood education. I think
the same topic again for another six months, it's essential and the education system isn't
Summers Drilling
which they now reintroduced at the December funding this, someone has to step up." Summers Drilling
19 meeting. Councillor David Russell, said, "I am in
Water Well Drilling
At the December 19th meeting, Director of favour of a staffing solution or a significant
Community Services Christopher Read, said, funding contribution. $35,000 just does not cut Water Well Drilling
"There is the opportunity here to assess how it in my opinion. This is a great opportunity to
Family and Community Support Services can support Yellowhead County families."
A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
support County based preschools, in a fair, Councillor Anthony Giezen, said, "I A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
equitable, and sustainable manner." absolutely support our pre-school programs and Summers Drilling specializes in water well
drilling and water well repairs.
"The motion to support the proposed would support a decision that sees these drilling and water well repairs.
recommendation was defeated [on May 9, programs survive."
2017], however no alternative option was Mayor Gerald Soroka, summarized, "What I
proposed," said Read. "The proposed 2018 am hearing is that, is the $35,000 50-50 option
budget request is for $35,000 to support the enough or does it need to be increased? And
existing four County preschool programs. Of from there it goes all the way to the $110,000
this proposed amount, approximately $12,250 option."
(35%) would be funded by County taxpayers Director Read was requested to bring back
directly, the remainder funded through current dollar numbers for the different options
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
provincial FCSS grant dollars." discussed, with the minimum being a 50-50 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
www
Stony Plain, AB
cost share. Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
Holly is a sweet, spayed kitty who is
Holly is a sweet, spayed kitty who is
For Rent looking for a new best friend.
For Rent
looking for a new best friend.
$1095/month Holly has been with EARS since she
$1095/month
Holly has been with EARS since she
was a kitten and she's now 9 months
was a kitten and she's now 9 months
old which means it's time she gets the
old which means it's time she gets the
3 bedroom mobile home she deserved.
3 bedroom mobile
home she deserved.
situated on large lot.
situated on large lot. Holly is very affectionate and loves to
Holly is very affectionate and loves to
give sweet kitty kisses. She has even
This home includes give sweet kitty kisses. She has even
This home includes
learned how to give high-fives.
learned how to give high-fives.
fridge, stove, washer and dryer.
fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Fill out an adoption form online or at Diana's Pets to add
Fill out an adoption form online or at Diana's Pets to add
Holly to your family.
Holly to your family.
Must be seen
Must be seen Sponsored by:
to be appreciated. 780-712-9493
to be appreciated.
Fax: 780-723-2213
C Call 780-723-9493 for information
Call Lexie at 780-723-3110all Lexie at 780-723-3110
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY DECEMBER 25, 2017 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
County debates cost sharing for preschools ANCHOR HOLIDAY Y
ANCHOR HOLIDA
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
by Dana McArthur Read explained some of the challenges PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
County-based preschools face includes
During the Yellowhead County’s maintaining active parent involvement, staff December 18: Christmas Issue.
December 18: Christmas Issue.
Governance and Priorities meeting on recruitment and retention, operating a society
December 19 the issue of supporting County non-profit with staff, a changing volunteer
December 25: New Year’s Issue
based preschool programs was back on the board, and financial planning for an December 25: New Year’s Issue
table. organization with fluctuating income
The Anchor will be closed from
Earlier this year the provincial government (registrations). The Anchor will be closed from
declared that Parent Link Centre funds could "The impact of quality preschool Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. to January 1,
Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. to January 1,
no longer be used to support registration fee- programming can be significant to the 2018.
2018.
based preschools. A decision that impacted community. In addition to boosting scores for
both Yellowhead County as well as the Town math and literacy skills, it also increases the
We will be open January 2, 2018
of Edson. social and emotional development of children, We will be open January 2, 2018
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This left a substantial funding gap for the improving social skills, emotional self-control from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Peers and Carrot Creek preschools as 80% of and regulation," said Read, adding, "
their budget came from provincial funding Preschools in the rural areas of Yellowhead We will be taking our Christmas
We will be taking our Christmas
(Parent Link). The County currently offers County can have a significant impact, in that break so there will be no edition of
break so there will be no edition of
50% funding support for the Lobstick and they provide access to enriched social and
the Anchor the week of January 1,
Evansburg preschools, through Family and learning environments, independent from the Anchor the week of January 1,
2018.
Community Support Services (FCSS). family, that are not available otherwise." 2018.
Back on May 9th of 2017, FCSS Supervisor Administration requested direction from
Wendy Robinson presented a proposal to Council including options: to develop and The next regular edition of the
The next regular edition of the
Council to provide a funding mechanism operate preschools through the County, at an Anchor will be on Monday,
Anchor will be on Monday,
amounting to a 50-50 cost share for all licensed estimated minimum cost of $110,000; Fund January 8, 2018.
January 8, 2018.
non-profit County based preschools. County preschools in the budgeted amount of
At that time, FCSS had allocated $30,000 $35,000; don't fund preschools; or other
for preschool grants. The financial implications direction from Council. BILL MITCHELL
for adopting the proposed funding would have Councillor Lavone Olson said, "I have a hard NEW TRUCK SALES
increased expenses by about $3,000 annually. time with fully funding of $110,000. I think NORTH
The proposal did not address all the communities and parents have to be involved. I
concerns from several council members, and in don't think we should be involved in the area of
a four to four vote, Council defeated the staffing." Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
motion. Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky, said, "As a 26124 TWP Road 531A
Stating that locally-run non-profit preschools grandparent I see the parents are incredibly Acheson, AB T7X 5A1
are an integral part of supporting healthy rural involved." She explained the challenges bmitchell@wsnorth.com
families, County clarified later, that although including new parents, fundraising gaps, and www.wsnorth.com
Council voted against using County funds to losing staff members. "I feel the $35,000 option
replace the provincial funding, they could is a little low to ensure quality programs and
continue to offer limited preschool grants to staff." Toll Free 1-800-252-7500
eligible preschool programs for 2017. Councillor Shawn Berry, said, "I am a big Phone: 780-702-4185 Cell: 780-984-2224
FCSS could not present another proposal on believer in early childhood education. I think
the same topic again for another six months, it's essential and the education system isn't
Summers Drilling
which they now reintroduced at the December funding this, someone has to step up." Summers Drilling
19 meeting. Councillor David Russell, said, "I am in
Water Well Drilling
At the December 19th meeting, Director of favour of a staffing solution or a significant
Community Services Christopher Read, said, funding contribution. $35,000 just does not cut Water Well Drilling
"There is the opportunity here to assess how it in my opinion. This is a great opportunity to
Family and Community Support Services can support Yellowhead County families."
A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
support County based preschools, in a fair, Councillor Anthony Giezen, said, "I A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
equitable, and sustainable manner." absolutely support our pre-school programs and Summers Drilling specializes in water well
drilling and water well repairs.
"The motion to support the proposed would support a decision that sees these drilling and water well repairs.
recommendation was defeated [on May 9, programs survive."
2017], however no alternative option was Mayor Gerald Soroka, summarized, "What I
proposed," said Read. "The proposed 2018 am hearing is that, is the $35,000 50-50 option
budget request is for $35,000 to support the enough or does it need to be increased? And
existing four County preschool programs. Of from there it goes all the way to the $110,000
this proposed amount, approximately $12,250 option."
(35%) would be funded by County taxpayers Director Read was requested to bring back
directly, the remainder funded through current dollar numbers for the different options
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
provincial FCSS grant dollars." discussed, with the minimum being a 50-50 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
www
Stony Plain, AB
cost share. Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
Holly is a sweet, spayed kitty who is
Holly is a sweet, spayed kitty who is
For Rent looking for a new best friend.
For Rent
looking for a new best friend.
$1095/month Holly has been with EARS since she
$1095/month
Holly has been with EARS since she
was a kitten and she's now 9 months
was a kitten and she's now 9 months
old which means it's time she gets the
old which means it's time she gets the
3 bedroom mobile home she deserved.
3 bedroom mobile
home she deserved.
situated on large lot.
situated on large lot. Holly is very affectionate and loves to
Holly is very affectionate and loves to
give sweet kitty kisses. She has even
This home includes give sweet kitty kisses. She has even
This home includes
learned how to give high-fives.
learned how to give high-fives.
fridge, stove, washer and dryer.
fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Fill out an adoption form online or at Diana's Pets to add
Fill out an adoption form online or at Diana's Pets to add
Holly to your family.
Holly to your family.
Must be seen
Must be seen Sponsored by:
to be appreciated. 780-712-9493
to be appreciated.
Fax: 780-723-2213
C Call 780-723-9493 for information
Call Lexie at 780-723-3110all Lexie at 780-723-3110
