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Williford, Gearhart & Knight, Inc. Engineers & Surveyors
Volume 1, Issue 4, June 20, 2008 |
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WGK, as a sub consultant to Garner Russell &
Associates, recently completed for the Hancock County Utility Authority
(HCUA) the design and regulatory approval process for a 1,000 gallon per minute
potable water well with controls, a 500,000 gallon steel elevated water
storage tank, and controls for electric valves which are to be connected to
Kiln Water and Fire Protection District distribution system. These projects are part of the Gulf Region
Water and Wastewater Plan Disaster Recovery Emergency Projects. A separate water distribution main being
designed by Garner Russell & Associates will compliment the well and tank
projects to provide water to the Kiln community and the Kiln Water and Fire
Protection District. The potable water well project consists of drilling a
1,000 feet deep test hole, two test wells, collection of two water samples
from two different sand strata, a 1,000 GPM permanent well, a diesel stand-by
generator with automatic transfer switch, a chlorination system, a chlorine
leak detection system, and a local control and alarm system with the
capabilities for integration into a HCUA system wide SCADA system. Necessary site improvements are part of the
project as well. The opinion of
probable construction cost for the well project is $930,000. The 500,000 gallon steel elevated tank project consists of
obtaining construction costs for a 154 foot overflow multi-legged tank and
single pedestal tank. Necessary site
improvements are part of the project as well.
The opinion of probable construction cost for the multi-legged tank is
$1,125,000 and for the single pedestal tank is $1,560,000. Advertisement for Bids for both projects has been set for
mid July 2008. If you’re interested in
obtaining additional information for either of these projects please contact
the WGK Clinton office at 601-925-4444. For more information on the Gulf Region Water and
Wastewater Plan please visit the Mississippi Department of Environmental
Quality’s website at www.deq.state.ms.us |
Silence I am really struggling to write this article today. It is
amazing how sometimes the topic and the focus pour out of your soul like
water from a fountain, while other times God seems distant. I hate when it
feels like God is distant from me. I usually start analyzing myself to see if
somehow my sin is keeping me from hearing him, or if I am not working hard
enough. Could it be that God is holding out on me? I finally had to leave the office to begin to be able to hear
what God was saying to me. I didn’t even notice the clues that he was giving
me, like a verse from a friend that was e-mailed to me. The Psalm reads, “Be
still before the Lord and wait patiently for him”. God doesn’t really like to compete against the world for
attention. He longs for a relationship with us, which means many times alone
and in silence. Sometimes God isn’t speaking because I am not available (to
busy), so if you feel like God is somehow distancing himself from you,
quickly look in the mirror and realize you are the one who is distancing from
him. Spend time with God in quiet isolation and listen; He still
speaks. Thanks for the article God! J. Michael McDade 325 Hwy 80 East, 601-506-3579 |
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Tips for Reducing Stress |
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If you are one of the millions of
stressed-out Americans, there's good news. People can learn to manage stress.
Start with these tips: ·
Keep a
positive attitude. ·
Accept
that there are events that you cannot control. ·
Be assertive
instead of aggressive. "Assert" your feelings, opinions, or beliefs
instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive. ·
Learn
and practice relaxation techniques. ·
Exercise
regularly. Your body can fight stress better when it is fit. ·
Eat
healthy, well-balanced meals. ·
Get
enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events. ·
Don't
rely on alcohol or drugs to reduce stress. ·
Seek
out social support. ·
Learn
to manage your time more effectively.
Information provided by Jerome F. Kiffer, MA, Department of Health
Psychology and Applied Psychophysiology, For more information on stress and other health issues please visit www.webmd.com |
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Mayor Arthur Lee Evans, known also as “Pokey”
is a Crystal Springs Native. He is an
active member of Prior to becoming Mayor, he was former
president of A.L. Evans, Jr. Trucking, LLC located in Mayor Evans professional services are Board of
Directors to Copiah County Crime Stoppers, Central Mississippi Planning and
Development District (secretary/treasury), and the Mississippi Municipal
League, where he also serves on the Executive Board. He is also a graduate of
Leadership Mississippi. Mayor Evans received
his education though the He has been married to the former Judy B. Hicks
for 27 years and they have two children, Arthur III “Trey” and Jebreann. They also have one daughter in law, Sophia
and one grandchild, Gabrielle. Mayor Evans wants everyone to know that with God’s help, all of the wonderful honors and positions have been made possible. “It has truly not been my personal will. To God be the glory for the things he has done. |
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“Green Infrastructure and
Urban Forestry
Conference” A Regional Conference Featuring 18th
Annual ‘Celebration of Trees’
Awards July 21-23, 2008 How to Obtain Registration Information: Email or phone this
information to: Donna Yowell, MS Urban Phone: 601-672-0755 |
Miss June 24, 2008 - June 26, 2008 www.missmississippipageant.org Celebrate Balloon Glow June 29, 2008 - June 29, 2008 Great Balloon Race 2008 October 17, 2008 & October 19, 2008 Wide Garage Sale
& Chili Cook-Off November 1, 2008 & November 1, 2008 |
Friday July 4th 6 PM Celebrate Saturday July 5th TBA Mississippi Hot Air Balloon Festival at |
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