The Wythe County Board of Supervisors is currently accepting proposals for filing the appropriate form to the FCC to modify all current licenses to narrowband and to also determine which equipment needs to be replaced and reprogrammed in  the county’s radio system. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., March 1, 2012 at the County Administration Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA 24382 to the Attention of Martha Collins. The envelope must be clearly marked “Narrowband Quote”. Proposals received after that time, postmarks notwithstanding, shall be rejected. As soon as practicable, negotiations will begin with the vendor deemed to be fully qualified and best suited among those submitting proposals.

Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained by contacting Mr. Ikey Davidson at (276)223-6033.

The County of Wythe reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

By Order of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors
R. Cellell Dalton, County Administrator

The Wythe County Board of Supervisors has been approved for a loan in the amount of $1,258,000 and a grant of $1,500,000 by Rural Development. These funds will be used to extend public water service (Phase II) to the Speedwell area. Residents and businesses in this area rely on private wells which are contaminated with coliform bacteria, thereby posing a health risk. This project will correct this health issue, and construction includes the installation of eight and ten inch water lines; the renovation of a pump station; 24 fire hydrants; and water meters. Potable drinking water will be provided to approximately 167 residential homes and five businesses.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM

The Wythe County Board of Supervisors would like to remind its residents about a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. These free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.

The cards may be used by all county residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage, and are accepted at most of the county’s pharmacies. A national network of more than 57,000 participating retail pharmacies also will honor the NACo prescription discount card.

The NACo prescription discount card offers significant savings for the uninsured and underinsured residents of the county, and even those fortunate to have prescription coverage can use the card to save money on drugs that are not covered by their health plan. Residents do not have to be Medicare beneficiaries to be eligible for this program.

Cards are available at the Wythe County Administrator’s Office, the Department of Social Services and the Wythe County Public Library. Residents may also print cards online at http://www.rxprintacard.biz/naco/

Using the NACo prescription discount card is easy; simply present it at a participating pharmacy. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

To see answers to frequently asked questions, please click here.

The program is administered by Caremark.