Rates of domestic violence are on the rise under this pandemic, that according to the CEO for the Beausejour Family Crisis Centre.
Kristal Leblanc says when things were locked down a year ago, having to stay home was like a prison, “For these women, prison is their life every single day. It is just, they didn’t even have that one hour break when he went to work for her to be able to reach out for help and get ready to go to a shelter.”
Leblanc says when the pandemic began, it was eerily quiet at the shelters, but they had to brace themselves for a surge once the restrictions lifted, and women could go for help.
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County commissioners to hear more budget requests
Mineral Daily News-Tribune
Tribune Managing Editor
KEYSER - The Mineral County Commissioners have another full slate of budget requests scheduled for their afternoon meeting on Tuesday.
The commissioners began accepting requests for funding during their Feb. 9 meeting, when they heard from the Potomac Valley Conservation District, Mineral County Health Department, Family Resource Network, Piedmont Library, Family Crisis Center, Aging & Family Services of Mineral County, and assessor Jill Cosner.
Tuesday, they have appointments to hear from the Community Trust Foundation, Keyser-Mineral County Library, Developmental Center & Workshop, Potomac Valley Transit Authority, Special Operations/Fire School, the Mineral County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Mineral County Chamber of Commerce.
Family Crisis Center of East Texas Names New Executive Director
The Family Crisis Center of East Texas (FCCET) Board of Directors recently approved the appointment of longtime FCCET employee, Whitney Burran as the new Executive Director. Burran replaces Heather Kartye, who has been the Executive Director for the past 10 years.
“Heather is leaving the agency in great hands. We are fortunate that she is staying on as long as needed to train Whitney and make the transition smooth,” said Dan Taravella, FCCET Board Chair.
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The Board had a huge response from interested candidates for the position, drawing applicants from well outside the East Texas area. After interviews were conducted, the Board felt that Burran was the best selection. Burran has been with the agency for 12 years and is currently the Operations Director.
Mineral County Commission to hear budget requests
Mineral Daily News-Tribune
Tribune Managing Editor
KEYSER - As the Mineral County Commissioners prepare for budget season, they have scheduled a full day of meetings today with various agencies to accept their requests for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
The commission will start it’s regular meeting at the normal 9:30 a.m., but will start accepting requests at 11 a.m. when Brian Dayton and Kent Spencer of the Potomac Valley Conservation District are scheduled to present their request.
They will be followed at 11:15 a.m. by A.Jay Root of the Mineral County Health Department, 11:30 a.m. by the Family Resource Network, and 11:45 a.m. by Paula Boggs of the Piedmont Public Library.