Miller best choice for agriculture commissioner
I want to encourage citizens to vote for Dave Miller (Democrat), who is running for commissioner of agriculture in the May primary. He is uniquely qualified to serve in this key position supporting our farmers and ensuring that quality, safe food is consumed by West Virginians.
A native of Preston County, he is former deputy commissioner of agriculture, serving under Gus R. Douglass. In addition, Miller worked for four WVU presidents in key positions, including as director of the WVU Extension Service. During his career, he has worked closely with farmers and 4-H members across the state.
Unlike others who might be running, Dave has also been an active farmer — for over three decades. Miller has first-hand knowledge about the hard work and challenges faced by those who put food on our tables. For the past several years, he and his wife, Barb, raised beef cattle and field crops at their 100-acre farm in Tunnelton. He is an actual farmer.
He is also a former West Virginia legislator, serving in both the House and Senate. While in the House, he served as chair of the Agriculture Committee.
As anyone can clearly see after learning more about his experience, Miller is uniquely qualified to serve as commissioner of agriculture.
I also know that he is a hard-working individual from very humble beginnings who will serve West Virginia with great integrity. He is the son of a World War II vet. In remembrance of his father and other area veterans, including my own father, Miller and other patriotic citizens in the community raised money for and constructed a beautiful memorial in Tunnelton. It’s definitely worth a trip to this community to see several dozen American flags waving in the wind, one commemorating each area veteran.
For of the above reasons and more, I strongly encourage my fellow West Virginians to vote for Dave Miller on May 12.
Randy Shillingburg
Buckhannon
‘Transfer on death’ in
our state best solution
In the Sunday, Feb. 16, edition, the information in the article, “How can I make sure my daughter keeps my house after I die?” on page D-4 of the Homes and Real Estate section was not
accurate for West Virginia property owners.
It was written by a reporter of the Sun (Orlando) Sentinel newspaper in Florida.
He discussed the major pitfalls of making a child a co-owner currently or of preparing a transfer deed that will not be recorded until after the parent’s death.
In West Virginia, there is a far better solution. Our law allows a “transfer on death” deed to be prepared and recorded in the county courthouse at any time. It states the names of new owner(s) after the current owner passes away and allows for a smooth transition
of ownership.
The amazing part is that this is a revocable deed.
It also allows the current owner to change the future owners at any time by filing a revocation in courthouse records.
Just as a will is revocable until a person dies, so is this type of property transfer.
Also, nothing changes about the current owner’s rights and responsibilities in connection with the property. It can even be sold if desired.
All that has changed is who will receive the property after the current owner dies because that is the only time a transfer on death can occur.
Deb Miller
Reedsville
‘Libraries are essential’
and so are all the levies
I woke up way too early this (Sunday) morning, worrying about way too many things, but what a wonderful surprise to open to The Dominion Post’s Opinion page and read my absolute favorite phrase, “libraries are essential.”
Thank you for the endorsement, not just for us, but all the levies.
Sarah Palfrey
Morgantown Public
Library System
Morgantown
