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Region 1
Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur, Braxton, Nicholas, Webster, Fayette, Clay
Fayette County
December 14, 2012
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fayette County Courthouse
Region 2
Doddridge, Calhoun, Wirt, Pleasants, Wood, Ritchie, Tyler, Roane, Mason, Putnam, Jackson Jackson County
December 17, 2012
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Jackson County Courthouse
Region 3
Logan, Wayne, Mingo, Cabell, Lincoln, Kanawha, Boone
Logan County
December 19, 2012
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chief Logan State Park
Lunch provided
Region 4
Grant, Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy, Tucker, Pendleton, Randolph, Pocahontas
Randolph County
November 14, 2012
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rail Yard Restaurant
Town Square, Elkins
Lunch provided
Region 5
Berkeley, Morgan, Jefferson
Berkeley County
December 3, 2012
9:00 am
Blue Ridge Community Technical College
13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg
Region 6
Raleigh, Summers, Mercer, Monroe, Wyoming, McDowell, Greenbrier
Monroe County
December 13, 2012
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
County Courthouse
Region 7
Harrison, Monongalia, Preston, Barbour, Marion, Taylor
Preston County
December 6, 2012
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
County Courthouse
Region 8
Marshall, Brooke, Ohio, Hancock, Wetzel
Wetzel County
December 5, 2012
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Quinet’s (court) Restaurant
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The County Commissioners' Association of WV Endorses the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program
The County Commissioners' Association of WV now officially endorses the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program, which is one of the largest discount programs in the country serving county residents.
Since the NACo program began seven years ago, it has saved county residents nationwide more than $470 million. Nearly 38 million prescriptions have been filled through the program.
Currently, 47 of West Virginia's 55 counties participate in the NACo program.
The association considered many factors before making the endorsement. Those factors include the program’s past successful track record, staff and marketing support, history of proven savings, size of the participating pharmacy network, legal compliance and customer service.
The new endorsement agreement includes funding for the association of $.40 for each prescription when the NACo card gives the best price and does not affect the savings percentage to residents. CCAWV will partner with NACo and the program administrator, CVS Caremark, to grow the program and get cards into the hands of more county residents so they can benefit in these tough times.
Highlights and Features of the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program include: It’s Free—No cost to the county, no cost to taxpayers.
Valuable Discounts—Average savings program-wide of 24% and savings up to 75% on an individual prescription.
Generates Goodwill—County officials are able to generate some positive media publicity and NACo will assist you by generating and placing press releases.
Easy Access—Residents can obtain a printed card or may print one conveniently from the web at www.nacorx.org.
Marketing Support—Card and stands shipped to pharmacies and multiple county locations, unlimited free materials, press and PSA assistance. NACo will work with you to design a campaign based on your needs.
Marketing Reimbursement Fee—New in 2012! The NACo program offers an option for counties to receive a $1 per prescription marketing reimbursement fee when the card gives the best price. Counties that do not want to receive the reimbursement can continue with the existing program and expect a 2 to 2.5% increase in savings to residents.
For more information on implementing this great program or enhancing your current efforts, please go to the County Commissioners' Association's website at www.ccawv.org or call Vivian Parsons at 304-345-4639. You can also access information directly from NACo’s website at www.naco.org, Select “Solutions Center” from the top of the screen and click on the “NACo Prescription Discount Card Program” icon or any link to the program on the page. NACo membership staff can also be reached toll-free at 1-888-407-NACo (6226) and ask for
“ membership. ”
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The contest is open to all 8th grade students who are enrolled in a West Virginia public or private school.
• The contest deadline is 5 p.m. on April 30, 2013 (see No. 8).
• Each essay is limited to a maximum of 500 words and a minimum of 400 words and must address the following question: “How does my county government make life better for me?” The essay must address specifically the county government of the county in which the student resides.
• Each student is limited to one entry.
• Each teacher must completely fill out an official application form (attached). Please submit each entry individually as a Word or PDF document with a copy of the application form attached.
• All entries must contain the student’s name, email address, and the county name in which the essay is about.
• All entries must be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format and must be submitted by the student’s teacher.
• All entries must be emailed to Vivian@ccawv.org prior to 5 p.m. on April 30, 2013.
• The winning essay will be announced by May 24, 2013.
• The 1st place student will receive $300, and the teacher who submitted the 1st place essay will receive $300 to be used for classroom activities
• The 2nd place student will receive $250 and the 3rd place student will receive $150.
• The winning students and his/her teachers will be invited to a County Commissioners meeting in their home county to receive their awards.
• The 1st place winning essay will be published in Commissioners’ Corner, CCAWV’s official publication, and posted on the CCAWV website, (www.ccawv.org).
• Essays will be judged on the following criteria: understanding of the role of county government; grammar and spelling; clarity and organization of thought.
• By entering the contest, each student and teacher agrees to allow his/her name to be used in a news release announcing the contest winner in the event that their essay is selected as a winning essay. In addition, they agree to allow their photograph to be published in the Commissioners’ Corner and on the CCAWV Web site.
• Entries will not be returned.
Please down the form here.
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“How does my county government make my life better for me?”
Written by: Tori Varney 8th Grade
Burch Middle School, Mingo County, WV
Mingo County is the youngest county in West Virginia. Located in the southern part of the state, Mingo County shares its’ borders with Logan County, McDowell County and Wayne County. I’m writing to discuss Mingo County’s government and explain what it does for me and all residents of this county.
Kids in America have certain everyday needs. Needs they don’t recognize from day to day, such as toothpaste, toilet paper, and soap. Somehow, they are just in appearance whenever the need arises. While researching our county government, I came across some basic needs that Mingo County supplies that kids, including me, do not recognize. Our county government supplies essential services as: water, sanitation, waste management, and emergency services.
To explain my newly found views I have selected three of the aforementioned services provided by our county. I would like to begin with the water supply. Everyone needs water. Water is a renewable resource that is used for both health and hygiene. Because it is renewable it must be filtered, recycled, and replenished. Who would be the providers of this service? You guessed it, the county government. For a small monthly fee, city water is supplied to the homes and businesses of Mingo County for the wellness of society including members of youth such as myself.
The second item on my list above which is supplied by our county government is waste management. Once a week, just like clockwork, all of Mingo County is privileged enough to enjoy the weekly visit from the waste management. This is a service provided by Mingo County to ensure that garbage is deposed of properly instead of polluting our environment with harmful chemicals and bio hazardous waste, as well as everyday household trash. It’s not just a catchphrase on a sign seen in passing; we desperately need waste management of Mingo County to help “Keep our county clean.”
Last but certainly not least, emergency services. Our dedicated members of the police department and fire department provide all sorts of daily duties. The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department puts forth a lot of effort trying “to protect and serve” the citizens of the county. For instance, our police force works diligently to provide protection against drug activity, theft, reckless driving, and child abuse among many other important things. Many people teach kids like me to be afraid of the guys in uniform. On the contrary, we shouldn’t be afraid at all. Our fire department keeps our fires, which seem to be happening more frequently, down to a minimum. The citizens of Mingo County are very lucky to have such dedicated volunteers and members. As law abiding citizens, we should commend their work as they are simply attempting to keep our county safe.
I, as well as every other child in Mingo County, have certain everyday needs which go unrecognized. We acquire many needs, which are met with the help of the Mingo County government such as water supply, trash removal, and law enforcement. I would like to say thank you to my Mingo County Government for all they do to ensure well-being for our youth although it often goes unnoticed. Research on county government has given me a new appreciation for all that it does.
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Wood County Commission Partners with County Civics Literacy Council
Back in April, the Wood County Commission partnered with the County Civics Literacy Council to pilot an interactive civic education program for at-risk middle schoolers from one of the county’s six middle schools, Hamilton Middle School. Seventh grade social studies teacher, Amy Nicely, recruited the students to be members of Citizens in Action (CIA). A two-day experience was planned and implemented for around 30 students.