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JOB OPPORTUNITY
McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Jonesboro, LA is seeking a bi-vocational Southern Baptist minister. If interested please send resume to mmbcchurch318@gmail.com
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Jackson Parish Council on Aging is seeking part-time help for Nutrition Site Aid in Chatham, LA. A high school education is required and interested parties should expect to work four (4) hours a day, Monday – Friday while providing an exceptional attitude to senior citizens. Applications will be taken at the JPCOA office at 120 Polk Avenue in Jonesboro.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Chatham Water System
PWS ID#1049004
Jackson Parish, Louisiana
JUNE 24, 2024
BOIL ADVISORY
The Chatham Water System has been placed under boil advisory by the Louisiana Department of Health because of BOOSTER PUMP FAILURE. This boil advisory affects New Hope St. Clair Water customers residing on LA Hwy 146 from Chatham Lake Rd to McConnell Rd.
The New Hope booster station is experiencing electrical problems causing the booster pump failure.
Therefore, as a precaution, the Chatham Water System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately.
This BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Chatham Water System.
It is recommended that all consumers disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods by the following means:
Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container. The one-minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. (The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle or pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.)
Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise.
Upon notification from the Office of Public Health’s State Regional Laboratory that the samples collected from our water supply have been found to be safe, the State Health Department will notify the water supply of the sample results. Upon such notification, the Chatham Water System will then rescind the Boil Advisory and
notify its customers that the water has been found to be safe.
Gregory C. Harris
Mayor
Village of Chatham
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Jackson Parish Police Jury will meet on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr., 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251 to levy the 2024 tax millage rates.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Utilities, Inc. of Louisiana Spillway Water Supply is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:Xll)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Some people who drink water containing HAA5s in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHMs and HAA5 standards for public water systems servicing less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the HAA5 standard is determine by calculating a locational running annual average (LRRA) of quarterly HAA5 sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the second quarter of 2024 show that the system’s current TTHMs LRAAs are 92 ppb at sample location DBP02 – 133 Suanna Road and 105 ppb at DBP03- 211 Spruce Drive. The system’s current HAA5 LRAAs are 62 ppb at sample location DBP02 – 133 Suanna Road and 65 ppb at DBP03- 211 Spruce Drive; thus, the system is currently in violation of HAA5 and TTHMs standards.
The drilling of the second well at Spillway Estates will begin in July. During the installation phase of the well, work will include setting the well casing and screen. UIL has ordered pumping equipment for the well. UIL anticipates the completion of the final well testing at the end of August. UIL is awaiting delivery of the new treatment equipment for the later construction phases. UIL appreciates your patience as improvements to the water system infrastructure continue.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. If you have any questions, contact the UIL Compliance Administrator, Vicki Spence at 985-893-6646 – Opt. 2.
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2024
The Jackson Parish School Board met in regular session at 11:00 a.m. on July 1, 2024 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, La.
The following were present for roll call: Dennis Clary, Gerry Mims, Paulette Belton, Rick Barlow, Calvin Waggoner, Mary Saulters and Wade McBride
Absent: None
Rick Barlow gave the Invocation.
Paulette Belton led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Dennis Clary.Motion was made by Mary Saulters seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve the minutes as presented from the Regular Scheduled Meeting held on June 3, 2024.A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to adopt the 2024 Millage Rates.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to name Robertson Produce as the supplier of the Produce and Eggs for the 2024-2025 school year.
Gerry Mims reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, District Maintenance bills.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving payment of $26,158.00 to The Charlie Edwards Company, LLC for the renewal of the MTM unlimited data with GPS for the 2024-2025 school year, to be paid from Parish Wide District funds.
A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment to Imagine Learning in the amount of $55,935.00 for the renewal of Edgenuity Site License, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 for Jonesboro Hodge High School, Jonesboro Hodge Middle School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from General Fund.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment to Presidio in the amount of $10,913.48 for eRate 2024 – Meraki MR Enterprise License and Support for 3 years, to be paid from General Fund.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving payment to Renaissance in the amount of $30,281.58 for the renewal of Accelerated Reader and Star Reading for all schools, to be paid from General Fund.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Wade McBride and carried accepting State Contract Quote # 4400023941 from Veritiv in the amount of $41.95 per case to purchase 400 cases of copy paper for all schools and Central Office at a total cost of $16,780.00, to be paid from General Fund.
Presentation of Monthly Financial Report given by Mr. Claxton, Superintendent.
May Saulters reported to the Board on the meeting of the Building Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
Item # 1 was tabled: Consider accepting low bid of $11,950.00 from Dodson Enterprises, Inc. for Bus Area Concrete and Metal Cover at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District funds.
A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried accepting low bid of $26,000.00 from Triad Maintenance Services, LLC for labor, equipment and material to waterproof the classroom wing foundation at Weston High School, to be paid from Weston District funds.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to adjourn at 11:25 a.m.