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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
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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