Thursday, May 01, 2008
Mingo County Legislators Attempting To Secure Funding For Laurel Lake Swimming Pool.
Mingo County House of Delegates member K. Steven Kominar and Senate Majority Leader H. Truman Chafin are seeking additional funds for the rebuilding of the Laurel Lake swimming pool.
Chafin, Kominar and Harry Keith White, Chairman of the House Finance Committee, have to date successfully secured $400,000 toward the estimated $1.1 million dollar project.
Delegate Kominar has met with the Lenore Wildlife Management Council and explained that he is contacting various private businesses and coal companies in the area seeking their assistance in this matter. Kominar and Chafin have informed area residents that this is a top priority for them, and assured the concerned community members they are diligently working to restore and rebuild the Laurel Lake swimming pool and bath house facilities for the benefit of the children and adults who utilize this location .
The Legislators received almost $1.1 million to dredge Laurel Lake, and this endeavor has been accomplished. Senator Chafin stated he is hopeful local private interest groups will contribute to this much needed project, as well as the Mingo County Commission. The Legislative team plans to request matching funds from the commission as well as the other private groups doing business within Mingo County. The focus of this plan has the benefits of all Mingo Countians in mind.
"This is an ongoing project and we are committed to doing everything in our power to raise the $1.1 million dollars needed for the rebuilding of the Laurel Lake swimming pool, which is an integral part of the recreational plans for the future of Mingo County," the Legislators said today.
In the past, the Laurel Lake swimming pool was not only frequented and enjoyed by local residents of Mingo County, but by Logan Countians as well. It was a tremendous disappointment for everyone when the decision was made to close the facility after it fell into a state of disrepair.
"With the price of gasoline steadily on the rise, our goal is to obtain funding to rebuild and successfully restore the Laurel Lake swimming pool, providing a place where families can enjoy their summer without driving a great distance," concluded Chafin.
"The citizens of Mingo County deserve the convenience of having quality recreational facilities in their communities and neighborhoods. The Laurel Lake Park is very important to our local area, and is receiving our immediate attention," stated Kominar.
Chafin, Kominar and Harry Keith White, Chairman of the House Finance Committee, have to date successfully secured $400,000 toward the estimated $1.1 million dollar project.
Delegate Kominar has met with the Lenore Wildlife Management Council and explained that he is contacting various private businesses and coal companies in the area seeking their assistance in this matter. Kominar and Chafin have informed area residents that this is a top priority for them, and assured the concerned community members they are diligently working to restore and rebuild the Laurel Lake swimming pool and bath house facilities for the benefit of the children and adults who utilize this location .
The Legislators received almost $1.1 million to dredge Laurel Lake, and this endeavor has been accomplished. Senator Chafin stated he is hopeful local private interest groups will contribute to this much needed project, as well as the Mingo County Commission. The Legislative team plans to request matching funds from the commission as well as the other private groups doing business within Mingo County. The focus of this plan has the benefits of all Mingo Countians in mind.
"This is an ongoing project and we are committed to doing everything in our power to raise the $1.1 million dollars needed for the rebuilding of the Laurel Lake swimming pool, which is an integral part of the recreational plans for the future of Mingo County," the Legislators said today.
In the past, the Laurel Lake swimming pool was not only frequented and enjoyed by local residents of Mingo County, but by Logan Countians as well. It was a tremendous disappointment for everyone when the decision was made to close the facility after it fell into a state of disrepair.
"With the price of gasoline steadily on the rise, our goal is to obtain funding to rebuild and successfully restore the Laurel Lake swimming pool, providing a place where families can enjoy their summer without driving a great distance," concluded Chafin.
"The citizens of Mingo County deserve the convenience of having quality recreational facilities in their communities and neighborhoods. The Laurel Lake Park is very important to our local area, and is receiving our immediate attention," stated Kominar.
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