CCAD changes to credit card, OKs new generator purchase

The Callaway County Ambulance District Board of Directors approved a change from the district's current debit card system to a purchase card system designed for government agencies during its regular meeting Tuesday night.

Director Charles Anderson requested the switch to the purchase card - which operates through Harris Bank and was recommended by The Callaway Bank - for several reasons: He and assistant director Linda Ellis are the only ones who have a debit card under the current system; the purchase card would allow employees traveling for district-related purposes not to have to use personal funds and then be reimbursed; any employee would be able to be issued a card that can be assigned a specific limit depending upon what the need for the card is, or so that it can be used only at specific locations; and provides better protection from fraudulent charges.

To help the tornado-stricken people of Dumas and surroundings, donations can be made to the Delta Area Disaster Relief Fund, care of the Delta Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 894, Dumas, AR, 71639, or through the Arkansas Community Foundation, 700 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR, 72202.