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MONSTER at Raymond Lagoon |
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No, we’re not talking about a B-Movie from the 1950’s. It’s the all-too-familiar true story of aging infrastructure, increased requirements, and limited resources. The City of Raymond was at a crossroads with their wastewater treatment lagoon. Three distinct issues were making life difficult for the City’s public works personnel and they needed some solutions: 1. The lagoon receives wastewater from several existing and planned inmate facilities belonging to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department. These include the Detention Center (600 inmates), a new Penal Farm (398 inmates), and a planned Regional Jail Facility (450 inmates). Prisoners are a notoriously tough bunch when it comes to wastewater systems. The toilets in cells tend to be used as garbage cans, finding a home for all sorts of trash (which will be left to the readers’ imagination). The existing system utilized a manual bar screen to try and capture the largest of this debris before discharging into the lagoon. It is a distasteful, labor intensive process which is inadequate for the task, allowing much of the debris through and into the treatment system. 2. There are two gravity mains which feed into the lagoon & discharge below the water surface level. This arrangement creates a continuous surcharge in these trunk lines. Because of this surcharge, the physical condition of these lines is largely unknown. What is known is how easily these lines can back up into manholes in the Hinds Community College parking lot during periods of heavy rain. It would be ideal if the surcharge could be removed from these lines by collecting the wastewater and pumping it into the lagoon. This would have the twofold benefits of clearing the lines for inspection and maintenance and reducing their backup potential. 3. Like many other municipalities, the City is anticipating more stringent discharge limits for ammonia and nutrients, limits which are nearly impossible to meet with a facultative lagoon. In anticipation of these changes, it would be prudent to have the ability to pump wastewater collected from the City’s east side to another facility for secondary treatment. WGK designed a comprehensive solution to handle all three of these issues. It begins with the collection system as it enters the lagoon property. All wastewater leading to the lagoon (the force mains and the gravity lines) are collected into one concrete channel. In this channel is installed the weapon of choice against the criminal flushing of nondegradable artifacts: The Augermonster System. The Augermonster (produced by JWC Environmental) combines a grinder with a screw-type mechanical screen. The system grinds up any solids in the wastewater (we emphasize any solids), captures them on the screen, washes the organic materials back into the waste stream, and then transports the washed, compacted screenings into a receptacle for disposal. In this way, downstream pumps and treatment processes are protected from these gifts from our incarcerated brethren. The screened wastewater then flows to a triplex pumping station for discharge into the lagoon. The pump station is sized such that surcharges from existing gravity lines will also be reduced. Further, the wetwell is large enough to accommodate larger pumps if flows should have to be pumped to a different facility for more advanced treatment in the future. |
What Do We Do With Anger?
This article is a little more personal than most I have written for this newsletter. You see I have a problem, and my problem is anger. Now most people that I see in my counseling practice have the same problem. Our society just doesn’t know how to deal with anger in a healthy manner. Most people fall into three camps in dealing with their anger. The first group tends to keep their anger bottled up inside. The second group, who I am a member of, explodes with everyone else left to pick up the pieces. The last group tends to blame others for causing their anger. What are we to do with anger?
Did you know that Jesus got angry? Take the time to read Mark 3: 1-6. Basically Jesus heals a man’s hand on the Sabbath in the synagogue in front of the religious people of his day. In verse five it reads, “He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, Stretch out your hand. He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored.” Jesus uses his anger for good; he restores a man. The next time you feel your anger rise, check the reality of the situation. First, is it worth getting angry over? Second, how can I use my anger for good? God knows your emotional state; he even knows if you are angry with him. Our God is much bigger than our anger and he loves us know matter how we feel from day to day.
Do something positive with your anger.
Michael McDade 325 Hwy 80 East, Suite 145 Clinton, MS 39056 601-506-3579 | ||||||||||
2009 Engineering Excellence Award WGK was awarded the 2009 Grand Award for the Wastewater Treatment Solution project for the Mississippi Military Department at Camp Shelby, MS by ACEC.
Below is the poster that WGK submitted for the competition.
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Chris Hoffman is the owner of Christopher B. Hoffman Landscape Architect, a 14-year-old, Clinton, MS based design firm. Chris has lived in the City of Clinton, MS since 1990 with his wife Laura and two sons - Corbin & Brooks. He earned his BLA from Texas Tech University in 1988. He was licensed in Mississippi in 1990 and has obtained National CLARB certification.
Chris is a valued consultant to WGK, teaming up with them for 12+ years on a variety of projects including: Clinton Natchez Trace Visitor Center, US Hwy 90 Biloxi/Ocean Springs Bridge - rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina and Hinds County Mid Point Ballfield Complex. Chris has also worked with WGK in providing Master Planning services for communities with a focus on Historical, Tourism & Economic Development and Renewal opportunities including: 2020 Port Gibson and Twin Forks Rising - Hattiesburg, MS. WGK has also utilized Chris for subdivision design layouts and amenity packages.
Some other notable projects Chris has been involved in include University of Southern Mississippi Tennis Complex (12 courts w/ Stadium Seating), Elvis Presley Foundation - Birthplace Grounds Renovations in Tupelo, and Van Buren Village Development in Oxford. Chris has work on Baptist Health Systems projects since 1988, including the new BHS Medical Office Building & Campus in Madison. He has worked on many of the new and renovations projects at the BHS Jackson Campus including Parking Lots & Garage, Entry Blvds, Cancer Care Center, Main Entry Plaza Deck and the new Women’s Health and Cardiovascular Center. Of particular pride is the recently completed Serenity Garden outside the Hederman Cancer Center. The meditative courtyard provides an opportunity for cancer patients and families to enjoy peace and quiet in a private area during treatment and medical visits. | |||||||||||
**Don't ignore these symptoms** Don't ignore the following 10 signs and symptoms — some of which are not obviously alarming. But, trust that your body informs you of its needs. While some messages are more urgent than others, milder but persistent symptoms may also signal trouble. You may find some of the below symptoms surprising. Click on each symptom to read the significance of each symptom and when it's important to seek timely medical care. It could make a difference in your quality of life and may even save your life. 1. Unexplained Weight Loss 10. Hot, Red or Swollen Joint | |||||||||||
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Chris is currently Landscape Architect for the Lake Caroline Home Owners Association and has provided master planning services on many subdivision developments ranging in size from 20 to 2000 acres. He has provided services on a number of Mixed Use Office/Retail/ Residential Developments as well as renovation projects including Madison Station, Madison Market Bonfish Grill, and Strawberry Festival.
Chris is very involved in Professional Organizations. He has been appointed to serve two consecutive five year terms by Governors Kirk Fordice and Ronnie Musgrove to the Mississippi State Board of Architecture - Landscape Architectural Advisory Committee from 1998 to 2008. He is currently serving a two year term as CLARB Alternate Region III Director and CLARB’s Communications Committee from 2007 to 2009. CLARB, created in 1970, is a non-profit international association whose members are the 49 U.S. States and Territories and two Canadian provinces that license Landscape Architects. As an organization of member boards, CLARB's mission is to foster the public health, safety and welfare related to the use and protection of the natural and built environment affected by the practice of landscape architecture. Chris is an active member of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and has served in various positive including State Chapter President from 1993 to 1994. He is currently serving as Chapter Vice President and a two year term as the Licensure Representative for Mississippi to National ASLA.
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Eggstra-Special Event April 5, 2009 - April 5, 2009
An Easter egg hunt that will Hunters are divided into The hunt begins at 2:00 p.m.
Tracyway Park
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Cultural Arts Festival April 24, 2009 - April 25, 2009
This two-day event is designed to recapture the festive, artistic, and cultural atmosphere of the area. Festivities include a talent show, arts and crafts booths, and musical entertainment.
Lynch Street
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Entry Fee $35.00-Call or go online for
For more information please visit www.ridgelandms.org
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Riverfest, a spring festival held in A fun time for the whole family-admission free during the day on Saturday with live music, street performers, children's activities, Historic downtown | |||||||||||
Candlelit dining under massive oaks with musical performance by the Pat Cornacchione's Swing Band. Dinner served from North Railroad Park $12 per person dinner tickets Contact B.J. Chaplain at | 2009 Mississippi | ||||||||||
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