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from
Delegate Dave Walker

ADVISORIES
Last Update  May 18,  2012
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Delegate Dave Walker's Update
May 18 2012

    Before I begin to fill you in on the workings of the Legislature, I thank you for supporting me during the primary election and pledge to continue representing you to the best of my ability.
   Since the Legislature adjourned in March, I have been putting some miles on my car while visiting with a large number of you. In recent days some of those miles have led me back to Charleston as 2012 Interim meetings have begun.  As is done prior to these informational meetings, we have been appointed to various study committees by leadership of the House of Delegates. Legislative Interim meetings serve as a foundation for the work to be done during the 2013 Regular 60-Day Session.
    I have been selected to serve as Vice-chairman of the Agriculture and Agri-business Committee and also am a sitting member on the Judiciary, Public Education, PEIA, Seniors and Long Term Care, and Veterans Affairs Committees.  During our May meetings, these committees met to outline the studies we will undertake in the coming months.  Because our meetings were organizational in nature, the information provided in this column updates you on some of the ideas coming before us.
    The Agriculture Committee will be following up on regulating captive cervid farming as an agricultural enterprise in this state.  A bill was introduced last year but didn’t meet the final approval of the House.  Captive cervid farming is, more simply put, deer farming.
   Too, we’ll be investigating the whys and wherefores of the decrease in our bee population.  And, we’ll be looking into finding funding for a spay and neuter program for dogs and cats delivered to pounds throughout the state.
   With my appointment to sit on the Judiciary Committee during the 2012 Session, I have been diligently looking into problems with our courts and legal system.  Some issues coming before this committee include finding deterrents to copper theft, regulating fire works, regulating tanning beds and tattoo applications for teens and reviewing the management and operations of forensic labs.
   One of the most significant problems we will review is the ongoing dilemma of overcrowding in our jails.  During the May interims, our committee toured the South Central Regional Jail.  Designed for 300 inmates, it now holds 513.  Most, having been sentenced for drug violations, are not being  paroled because of the lack of rehabilitation programs.  This jail reflects the conditions and staff shortages suffered by regional jails throughout the state.
   We also continue to look at senior services and quality health care opportunities for our most vulnerable citizens.  Our PEIA and Senior Committee will review how we better can assist folks living at home through services coordinated with community health centers.  Not only are these centers closer to home but costs for health care can be significantly reduced.
    I am extremely pleased to continue to sit on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee.  In the last year we have managed to help with professional licensure for returning veterans, assisted with unemployment for spouses transferred with their spouses and helped with upgrading education possibilities.  But the needs of our military heroes can not be put on a back burner.  Our veterans committee is looking into the veterans’ van drivers program.  This vital service is nearly out of money for May and June.  We did increase the pay for drivers from $50 to $75 per day but the increase has put a strain on the system.  Right now the program is $130,000 short this year and expected to increase to a loss of $200,000 next year.  For immediate relief we are working to receive financial assistance from the governor’s office.  The overall program needs review to operate efficiently and effectively.
   On a happy note, on May 28th, the dedication of the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Barboursville is scheduled to occur at 3 pm.  Through its lifetime, the cemetery will be able to inter approximately 60,000 qualified veterans and family members.
   West Virginians hold the state motto, “Mountaineers are Always Free”, true to their hearts.  Not only do they believe in freedom for citizens of this state and this country but for all people throughout the world.  I believe it is our duty to recognize and continue to support our sons, daughters, wives, husbands, mothers and fathers who have taken up the call to service.
    In the last few years, the Division of Veterans Affairs has made great strides in updating its website to accommodate veterans and their families in assisting inquiries relative to their rights.  I encourage all to visit www.veterans.wv.gov
    If you should have any questions or comments regarding any issues or bills before the Legislature, please feel free to contact me. To write me, my address is Delegate David Walker, State Capitol, Building 1, Room 210-E, Charleston, WV 25305 or call me at (304) 340-3135.  I encourage all my constituents to remain active and become part of the legislative process.


Clay County WIC office, located at the Clay County Health Department will offer evening appointments available on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month beginning in June.  Please call 304-587-2323 to inquire and schedule your appointment.  5-17-12



   Lizemore Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Board of Directors Election the last week of June. Residents of the area from Middle Creek Church to Bentree, Upper and Lower Sycamore, and Adononjah may submit a letter of intent to run, addressed to: LVFD  13175 Clay Highway  Lizemore WV 25125  Letters must be received by June 8, 2012
 
 

Kanawha Valley Community College

   A Representative from the Division of Student Services  will be at the Valley Fork location to assist you with: Admissions Financial Aid and Registration.   Come with your questions on the following date:  May 23rd 9:00 AM-4:30 PM    Hours may be extended—call ahead!
 
 

Big Otter Fire Dept
COMPUTER LAB
Monday's  Noon to 2pm & 3 to 6pm
Wednesday's 2 to 7pm
 
 

Clay Library
Public Computer Lab Hours
Tuesday and Thursday
1 to 6pm
Need a puter class? Call 304 587 4254
 
 
 
 
 
 

Frontier DSL Speed Tests from Maysel

10-24-11     8:38pm     184/64
10-25-11     8:45pm     215/64
10-25-11     11:26pm     885/430
10-26-11     7:30am     1290/387
10-26-11     9:55pm     415/104
10-27-11     9:30am     845/243
10-27-11     9:36pm     1160/338
10-28-11     7:04am     1118/166
11-2-11     7:49am     1283/224
11-8-11     9:53am     1241/431
11-27-11     11:30pm    1549/314
11-30-11     7:24am     1379/106
11-30-11     8:12pm     857/363
12-2-11     6:19pm     203/76
12-2-11     6:24pm     372/32
12-2-11     6:54pm     356/88
12-3-11     7:30am     1355/341
12-4-11     9:48pm     242/77
12-5-11     6:04am     813/300
12-6-11     8:57am     1249/430
12-6-11     9:35am     515/73
12-6-11     10pm      818/262
12-8-11     11:12 am   No DSL
12-11-11     5:40pm     251/86
12-11-11     9:03pm     237/46
12-12-11     6:18am     1340/425
12-12-11     10:20am     1336/422
12-12-11    8:30pm        262/68
12-12-11    8:50pm        154/33
12-14-11     8:22pm     278/147
Dec  16      10:05pm     150/51
Dec 17     7:38 am     729/175
Dec 18     10:58pm    462/220
Dec 26-11 12:41pm   605/381
Dec 29-11 9:45am     39/19
Dec 29-11 9:50pm     112/63

1-2-12    9:12am        420/210
1-8-12    11:05am       538/106
1-8-12    7:58 pm        268/155
1-8-12    8:24pm        No DSL
1-12-12  9:38 am       1305/390
1-19-12  10:31pm       1151/339
Feb 9 2012 8pm  246/353
Feb 25 2012 8:55pm 290/40

March 8 2012 9:20am 745/283
March 8 10:30pm  299/299

April 21 2012 8:50pm  163/56
April 21 2012 9:15pm 174/57
April 21 2012 9:30pm 294/82
April 23 2012 11:21p 822/274

May 3 2012  4am Frontier Upgraded system

May 3 2012 11:38pm 373/100
May 3 2012 11:45pm 725/60
May 4 2012 12:35am 853/241
May 4 2012 7:30am 1312/409 WOW!
May 4 2012 6:30pm 418-49
May 6 2012 9:45pm 107/96
May 7 2012 9:00am 231/48
May 13 2012 10pm   164/76
 
 

Clay County Public Library
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday- 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday- 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
 
 

Local Scanner Frequencies

Clay Ambulance   453.125
Clay Fire             453.050
Clay Sheriff         460.125
Med Base            155.340
Clay Bd of Ed      463.625
King's Wrecker    460.575
Green Shirt Dispatcher  42.10
Green Shirt car to car    42.26
State Road        47.32
Char Weather   162.400
Spencer Weather   162.500