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BUSINESS SERVICES
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Seeking bi-vocational pastor – Friendship Baptist Church, located between Saline and Jonesboro Louisiana (16511 Hwy4, Bienville, La 71008 ) is seeking a bi-vocational pastor. In addition to the salary, the parsonage is available as part of the compensation package. Please email resumes to salinebrown@yahoo.com.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Eros Community Water System
The Eros Community Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for trihalomethanes as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) 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 LDH 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 if 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.
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 standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2001. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a locational running annual average (LRAA) of
quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the third quarter of 2024 show that the system’s current TTHMs LRAAs are 81 ppb at DBP02- 2311 Hwy 548 and 98 ppb at DBP02- 290 Century Loop; Thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
The chlorinator on the well at Rayburn Loop malfunctioned. We have made all necessary repairs to correct this issue. We have also been repairing multiple leaks on the water service lines.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this 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 water system’s secretary, Heather Lewis, at 318-417-6700.
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 Library Board Regular Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2024
The Jackson Parish Library Board of Control met on Monday, October 24, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library for the regular quarterly board meeting. The meeting was called to order by Carol Massey, Board President.
Members present: Paula Essmeier, Judy Cooper, Ann Standley, Robin Tew, and Carol Massey.
Also present was Floyd Knox and Judy Robertson.
Members absent: Lisa Nunn, Vickie Jenkins, and Amy Magee.
Mrs. Cooper led the invocation.
There being no public comments, the Board proceeded with the proposed agenda.
Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to approve the minutes for the July 15, 2024 board meeting. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to accept the 3rd Quarter financial reports. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Cooper made the motion to accept the July, August, and September statistical reports. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Massey made the motion to authorize Judy Robertson and Emily Webb to attend the Secretary of State Records Management Class in Baton Rouge on December 10, 2024. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
The Board discussed the details of the Special Fund account held at Sabine State Bank and decided that no action was needed at this time.
The Director presented the board with the amended 2024 budget and 2025 budget.
Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to adopt the amended 2024 budget as presented. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Massey made the motion to adopt the 2025 budget as presented. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Cooper made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Carol Massey, Board President
Mr. Floyd Knox, Secretary