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News for members of 4-County Electric Power Association
Philip Evans
Ackerman
Grant Wolfe
Starkville
Macy Walters
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August 2015
We are growers.
Soil is in our souls
and the creases of our hands.
We see things as they could be
and don’t stop until the job is done.
We are overachievers with well-engineered equipment.
We can do almost anything.
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August 2015
Electric linemen exemplify
the value of teamwork
emember how brutally hot and
dry it was in July? Heat advisories were commonplace as the
combination of high temperature and humidity made it feel
hotter than 105 F in some parts
of the state.
That’s the kind of weather electric power
association crews (and all other emergency
responders) endured while working in the throes
of the Hurricane Katrina recovery.
These guys worked from sunrise to dark for
days on end to rebuild literally thousands of
miles of power lines destroyed by the storm.
Teamwork made it happen. As thousands more
electric cooperative crews came from other states
to help, their ranks swelled to more than
12,000.
I’ve mentioned several times in this column
how I admire line workers for their unique abilities and skills—and the pride they take in their
work. No lineman can escape feeling a twinge of
heartache when he sees the electrical system he
worked so hard to build lying tangled in debris.
Then there’s the physical discomfort. In an
emergency situation, line workers are likely to
toil 14 hours or more in sweltering heat (or
freezing weather, in the case of an ice storm).
It takes a work force of dedicated, skilled and
safety-conscious individuals to handle the job of
emergency power restoration in a disaster. We
all depend on their ability to help us recover
after a crushing blow like Katrina.
In his new book, “America’s Great Storm:
Leading Through Hurricane Katrina,” Gov.
Haley Barbour shares 10 leadership lessons from
the crisis. One of the lessons is “there is no substitute for having a strong team around you.”
(More about the book on page 5.)
No one accomplishes much without help
from others. That’s why Mississippi’s 26 electric
power associations unite to achieve mutual
goals—emergency power restoration being a perfect example. For decades we have refined not
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On the cover
This year’s summer break was especially exciting for 58 Mississippi students. They spent a week touring
Washington, D.C., during the 29th
annual Mississippi Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Highlights included
visits to the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian Institution museums, Arlington
National Cemetery, the National
Cathedral and major monuments.
See story on page 12.
only emergency response plans on the local level
but have forged strong alliances with other electric cooperatives across the region.
When we needed help rebuilding our electrical systems after Katrina, it poured in from
electric cooperatives in
21 other states. Crews,
trucks, equipment and
fuel arrived just when
we needed them, all
according to plan.
In the 10 years since
My Opinion Katrina, we have
returned the favor sevMichael Callahan
eral times by sending
Executive Vice President/CEO
Electric Power Associations
emergency crews in the
of Mississippi
wake of hurricanes, ice
storms and tornadoes.
That’s just how we do things in the world of
electric cooperatives. We’re all on the same
team.
•••
Don’t get mad at your air conditioner. It’s
doing the best it can.
On an exceptionally hot day, an air conditioner can cool your home only so much—about
20 degrees below the outside temperature. So if
it’s 100 degrees outside, your home’s indoor
temperature may hover around 80 degrees or
higher, even if the thermostat is set lower.
At the same time, your air conditioner is
reducing the humidity inside the home, making
80 feel more like the mid-70s, especially if you
use ceiling or portable fans. Moving air cools the
skin by increasing evaporation; it does not, however, reduce the room temperature. So don’t let
a fan run on and on in an unoccupied room.
That wastes energy and money.
Our job is not only to provide the electric
energy you need, but to help you use efficiently.
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Our Homeplace
A monument at the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum in Waveland stands in memory of the 25 Waveland residents lost in the storm. Katrina’s eye passed just west
of Waveland, placing the Mississippi Coast in the most dangerous part of the hurricane. Fatalities attributed to Katrina in Mississippi totaled 238. A total of 1,833
died in five states.
Mississippi is
Warm, beautiful quilts made with love by my friends.
Art, music, food and cheer shared with laughter and smiles.
A stroll by Deer Creek, taking in cypress, green vines,
glimmering sun on water, wildlife and birds breaking
silence.
Many churches with doors open wide to all in love and
communion.
Making new friends out of strangers, just because we do that
here.
— Linda Tankersley, Hollandale
My Mississippi is a wealth of childhood memories. A cool
breeze drifting in from the gulf as we sit on our front porch.
Days spent on the beach swimming and having fun. Funfilled days of throwing the net for Biloxi bacon, crabbing off
the old Biloxi-Ocean Springs bridge, evenings spent floundering or soft-shelling along the beach, or rod fishing off the
old Tivoli pier. The celebration of a shrimp boat trip loaded
with family and friends to spend the day at Horn Island for
the Blessing of the Fleet and the Fourth of July. The smell
of the shrimp factories, the shrimp boats lining the docks
and every morning the shrill whistle of the factories calling
their workers. Great memories of a place called Point Cadet.
How happy I am to be a born-and-bred Mississippian living
in the best place on Earth.
— Sherry Miques-Hankins, Biloxi
What’s Mississippi to you?
What do you treasure most about life in our state? Send your
thoughts to Today in Mississippi, P.O. Box 3300, Ridgeland, MS
39158, or email them to news@epaofms.com. Please keep your
comments brief. Submissions are subject to editing.
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‘Everyone was in the dark’
Former PSC commissioner Michael Callahan recalls emergency power restoration effort in Katrina’s wake
By Debbie Stringer
In the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina crashed into
the Mississippi Gulf Coast, much has been written
about its horrific devastation and human toll.
But less is widely known about how 26 electric
power associations joined forces in a Herculean effort
to rebuild thousands of miles of power lines tangled in
debris extending more than 100 miles inland.
Katrina was historic in many respects, including its
impact on electric utilities throughout the state. The
storm’s destructive forces caused power outages for
members of all 26 electric power associations in Mississippi. Nine electric power associations serving central
and south Mississippi lost electric service entirely—for
the first time in their history.
No other event in the 81-year history of rural elec-
trification in Mississippi ranks
near Katrina in terms of its
impact on the entire electrical
grid, from the generating
plants to substations to neighborhood power lines.
Michael Callahan served as
Mississippi public service commissioner for the southern district before becoming chief
executive officer of the Electric Michael Callahan
Executive Vice President/CEO
Power Associations of MissisElectric Power Associations
sippi in November 2005. As
of Mississippi
PSC commissioner, Callahan
helped monitor the restoration of utility services in
Mississippi after Katrina, and with a critical eye. Today
in Mississippi asked Callahan for his memories of what
went right—and wrong—as electric power associations
dealt with a statewide disaster on a scale no one could
have foreseen.
What were some early major hurdles
to recovery after Katrina’s passage?
We did not have any communications. For the first
seven to 10 days after Katrina’s landfall on Aug. 29, we
were not really a functioning society. Cell phone service was spotty and intermittent, and satellite phone talk
time was very limited.
Most TV and radio stations were off the air. Those
who had generators couldn’t get diesel to power them.
So everyone was in the dark when it came to communications.
August 2015
The electric generating plants in south Mississippi
were down. From I-20 south, everything was dark.
There was no gas available because there was no
electric service to power gas pumps. Electric power
associations had prepared by fueling up beforehand,
but because road crews often ran out of gas trying to
clear trees and debris from roadways, utility trucks
were stymied in many places.
Everything just came to a standstill. It was almost
surreal. And it got incredibly hot. We went 17 days
without a drop of rain after the hurricane, with temperatures pushing 100 degrees.
What were you hearing from electric
utility consumers in the days after
Katrina?
We got tons of calls at the PSC and the No. 1
complaint I heard was “We haven’t even seen a (utility) truck!” People don’t understand the nature of an
electric system—how you have to get this substation
on and that line rebuilt before you can get their lights
back on. They just wanted to see a utility truck. They
just wanted to see hope coming at the end of the tunnel.
In your opinion, how was electric power
associations’ response to the massive
outages?
Electric power associations were getting lights back
on and showing real progress early on. They were
hard hit, with more than 500,000 meters losing service. As they restored power in the northern counties,
electric power associations sent crews to help out in
south Mississippi.
More than 12,000 emergency work crew members
were involved in the electric power associations’
restoration effort. The work force included crews from
electric cooperatives in 22 states.
To some degree, there was some friendly competition among the electric power associations. Everybody
wanted to be the first to get lights back on.
We had estimated the power restoration would take
six weeks, but by Sept. 20, three weeks after Katrina’s
landfall, electric power associations had restored service to every meter capable of receiving it.
They did it by joining work forces, resources and
equipment under a disaster emergency response plan
they have devoted years to developing and refining.
What were the biggest challenges facing
electric power associations?
To get the power back on in a crisis of this magnitude, you have to have people, communications and
fuel, as I’ve said. You also need a strong team effort to
pull it all together.
Katrina destroyed or
severely damaged the
homes of hundreds of
electric power association employees, and
some of them lost loved
ones in the storm. Yet
most of these employees
reported to work immediately after the winds
died down.
In many cases, employees’ spouses and children
joined the employees in preparing meals and laundering clothes for crew members who were working 14to 16-hour days. Their motivation was to make sure
the men were taken care of.
One office worker said her team put a homemade
dessert in at least one meal a day for the crews.
Housing the large numbers of visiting crew members was a huge challenge, but electric power associations routinely plan for this type of situation. Coast
Electric had a “tent city” erected near Gulfport for the
crews. They ate and slept in air-conditioned 120-by60-foot tents and bathed in mobile shower trailers.
What could electric power associations
have done better in the Katrina
emergency power restoration?
Overall, electric power associations did a great job
getting lights back on—but they didn’t tell anybody,
at least not at first. I think sometimes that electric
power associations feel bad about self-promotion. The
investor-owned utilities never feel bad about it; they
will always tell you how good they are.
When Gov. Haley Barbour overlooked electric
power associations while praising other utilities in an
interview after all the power was restored, we went to
his office. We sat down and gave him the numbers
and showed him our day-by-day progress. And Haley
said, “I didn’t know this.”
The only reason there was a hospital with electricity in south Mississippi was because of South Mississippi Electric Power Association.
Any final thoughts?
We thought Camille was the worst we would ever
see, but then Katrina came along. One day there will
be a storm that surpasses Katrina. I hope I’m not
around for that, but rest assured one is coming. That
is why the electric power associations constantly work
on their energy-restoration plans. We look at storms
like Sandy, ice storms in the Midwest and tornadoes
and try to learn, so that when we are hit again, we will
be able to restore power to our members as quickly
and safely as possible.
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Gov. Barbour details
Katrina recovery, lessons
learned in new book
If Mississippians need more reason to feel pride
in their state, it can be found in the pages of
“America’s Great Storm: Leading Through Hurricane Katrina.”
“I have come to believe that the response of the
people of Mississippi to Katrina’s destruction did
more to improve the image of our state than anything that has happened in my lifetime,” wrote
Gov. Haley Barbour, who authored the book with
Jere Nash.
Set for release this
month, the book is
based on Barbour’s
personal experiences
as governor in the first
12 months after the
hurricane’s landfall
Aug. 29, 2005, on the
Mississippi Coast.
The authors also
interviewed more than
45 key people involved in the unprecedented disaster recovery effort to present a variety of perspectives and experiences.
Surveying the obliteration of a 70-mile stretch
of coastal communities by helicopter the morning
after the storm, Barbour identified three major
recovery goals: schools for students, jobs for workers and housing for everyone.
How Barbour and an army of government officials, state workers, politicians, corporations, law
enforcement officers, health professionals, military
members, volunteers, and countless other individuals and organizations worked together to meet
these goals is the subject of the book.
They were, in many cases, breaking new
ground for recovery efforts in the wake of the
worst natural disaster in America’s history.
Barbour relates the big stories—the planning,
funding and execution of the rebuilding effort—
as well as stories of individual acts of courage and
compassion. More than one million volunteers
from other states eventually poured into south
Mississippi to help in countless ways, and their
impact will be remembered for generations.
In the final chapter, “Lessons Learned,” Barbour reflects on the lessons learned (or confirmed)
as a leader grappling with a megadisaster such as
Hurricane Katrina.
An epilogue offers statistical information and
other details of public and private recovery programs.
“America’s Great Storm” will be available this
month from booksellers. Price is $25 for the 256page hardback book.
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This heat is a bear
hat a hot summer! I asked Miz Jo if it
was this hot when we were kids. She
didn’t think so. But then again, I can
recall riding my bike in downtown
Greenville when I was a youngster
and seeing the time/temperature sign on Commercial
National Bank at the corner of Washington and
Broadway registering 100
degrees. Then I’d ride on
over to the levee as if it were
nothing unusual.
Nowadays I don’t particularly like to ride in the car
when it’s 100 degrees outside, much less on a bicycle.
But you know and I know
that in no time at all it will
cool down again. I just hope
Mississippi
the old folks aren’t right
Seen
when they say one extreme
by Walt Grayson
follows another. I would
rather not have a winter this year that feels as cold as
this summer has felt hot.
Not only has it been unusually hot this year but
the Mississippi River has been unusually high for
summer. And the high river has caused something
else out of the ordinary, a bunch of black bear sightings. Folks tell me the high water is running the bears
out of their usual secluded stomping grounds and
into populated places.
I was in Rolling Fork photographing
some of the carved black bears they have
scattered around town for a story about
Mississippi’s most famous bear when several people told me about close encounters with bears in their yards—and even
right there in town.
And that “most famous bear” is of
course the teddy bear. I figure the weather was a lot cooler in November 1902
when Teddy Roosevelt came to Mississippi to hunt bears. The hunt happened
about 10 or 12 miles south of Rolling
Fork, just past Onward.
The president had not been having
much luck on his hunt. Someone bet
their guide, Holt Collier of Greenville,
that he couldn’t lasso a bear, which he
promptly did. An aid ran and got Roosevelt, thinking this was a chance for his
boss to shoot a bear. How could he miss?
It was all tied up in a neat bundle waiting for him.
Roosevelt, being the sportsman he
was, refused to shoot a tethered bear. A
Washington Post cartoonist’s sketch of the
incident inspired a New York toy maker
and his wife to start making and selling
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Teddy’s Bears. So we have Teddy Roosevelt and
Holt Collier to thank for the teddy bear.
Back in 1902 there were plenty of bears in Mississippi. But as people crowded out their habitat bears
grew very scarce. Conservation efforts are helping
them make a comeback. I recall someone telling me
there used to be no deer in the state until conservation measures were put into place that allowed them
to revive. Who knows? Bears may become just as
common as deer some day.
They celebrate Delta bears and Roosevelt’s bear
hunt every October in Rolling Fork with the Great
Delta Bear Affair. One of the popular events of the
weekend is having a giant bear carved from a huge
tree trunk. The bears carved at past festivals are scattered all over town.
Standing there in Rolling Fork the other day getting shots of some of those bears, I was sure hoping
it cools off before festival time in October or they’ll
have to find a place to have it indoors.
Maybe that’s why the bears are showing up in
town. It’s not the high water driving them out of the
woods; they’re looking for some place that’s air conditioned!
Walt Grayson is the host of “Mississippi Roads” on Mississippi Public Broadcasting television, and the author of
two “Looking Around Mississippi” books and “Oh! That
Reminds Me: More Mississippi Homegrown Stories.”
Contact Grayson at walt@waltgrayson.com.
The bear in front of the Twin County Electric Power Association office in Rolling Fork
is one of several carved bears around town celebrating the area's association with
Teddy Roosevelt's 1902 bear hunt, which gave us the teddy bear. Photo: Walt
Grayson
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Let’s talk short trips
in Mississippi
ack when I was teaching
quarters of the famous Viking range and
school and the kinfolks
cooking school, The Alluvian Hotel and
were driving away after
Spa. Some still call it Cotton Row.
visiting us on the Fourth
Giordina’s and the Crystal Grill are
of July, we stood waving
restaurants worth driving hours to visit.
from the front yard to the departing
My over-the-shoulder reader said, “I
car; their arms waved back in rhythm.
thought you were writing about
Someone had wispily repeated the old
McCarty Pottery.”
clichés: “summer is almost over” or
I jumped. He had sneaked up behind
“school will began before we know it.”
me. I pointed to the door and answered,
Yet we had three hot months left on
“Don’t disturb a writer in deep
the horizon. Back in the day it meant
thought.”
“school” to me, so my
As I was saying, after leavdriver and I would jump
ing Greenwood drive northin our camper and make
west until you reach Merigold,
one or two short trips.
about an hour away, where the
Mostly in Mississippi.
McCartys’ famous pottery stuEarly in our retirement we
dio, home and dazzling gartook to the road traveling
dens are located. You won’t
The tiny town of Merigold is home to McCarty Pottery, founded by Lee McCarty and his late wife, Pup. From their
to faraway places in the
know the home is really a barn barn-turned-studio has come a wide range of functional and decorative clay items for some 60 years.
U.S. and occasionally a
since sky-high bamboo surGrin ‘n’
Mississippi River.
trip abroad. But we decidrounds the entire block. It
Good plan if I can hatch it!
By
the
early
80’s
the
pottery
became
ed several years ago to take
appears
mysterious
from
the
Bare It
Kay Grafe is the author of “Oh My
famous around the world. He produced
advantage of what
outside.
by Kay Grafe
Gosh, Virginia.” To order, send name,
Mississippi has to offer.
McCartys’ beautiful pottery a variety of sizes and styles, of dishes,
address, phone number and $16.95, plus
trays, bowls, platters, birds, vases and
Naturally, living in the
is shown in museums across
$3.50 S&H to Kay Grafe, 2142 Fig Farm
oodles more. Brides now frequently regsoutheastern part of the state we are
the U.S., including the Smithsonian. It
Road, Lucedale, MS 39452.
ister at McCarty Pottery.
familiar with the Gulf Coast’s beachis also internationally recognized. A
As you can see I’m a fan. Mr. Roy
es—where I toasted my skin beyond
recent showing was held in Japan.
Quality, affordable travel
likes it too, so we purchased a couple of
repair. We casually accepted the array of
Lee McCarty’s story is truly a love
since 1967!
unusual creations.
antebellum homes and assumed they
story, which began when he accompaNow here’s my idea. We have
would remain pristine. That was before
nied Pup, his soon-to-be wife, to her
planned a trip to Yazoo City to buy cathurricanes Camille and Katrina.
pottery class at Ole Miss. After their
fish, so I’m thinking, we might hit
Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis’ home that
marriage he taught chemistry and
was built in 1889, has finally been
physics while establishing their studio in McCartys’ first and then land our
camper near the catfish ponds and on to
restored. The seafood restaurants are
a barn. A real barn! Their good friends
Hawaii Four-Island
Forest to visit Aunt Ruby Fountain.
booming again, as well as the casinos.
Albert and Margaret Smith said, “Just
Agricultural Tour
(Go to gulfcoast.org.) All amazing.
use our barn.”
13 days from $1999*
After our youngest daughter and
Lee and Pup moved into the barn in
Departs Wednesdays & Fridays in January.
MISSISSIPPI’S
Experience a true tropical paradise with
husband moved to Tupelo, we have
1954 and built their apartment upstairs,
perfect climate, stunning scenery and
OUGHEST IDS FOUNDATION
became familiar with attractions in that
as they simultaneously equipped the
exquisite beaches while visiting the
islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the “Big
area, including the Tupelo Antique Car
downstairs to make pottery.
Help us build a very special camp facility designed
Island” of Hawaii. Sightseeing includes
exclusively for children and adults who want to have
Pearl Harbor and Waikiki Beach on
Museum, Buffalo Park and Civil War
Lee was the true potter, from the first
Oahu; enjoy an entertaining cruise on the
fun
but
who
are
often
limited
because
of
the
life
sites. And nearby Corinth should not be time he touched Mississippi clay in
Wailua River to romantic Fern Grotto and
challenges they face everyday such as serious
visit a Noni Fruit Plantation on Kauai;
missed.
Pup’s class. Pup managed the business,
illnesses, disabilities, and special needs. DO YOU
visit Lahaina, the old whaling capital and
Natchez and Vicksburg are also two
and Lee. She called their work “orgaMaui Gold Pineapple Plantation on Maui;
KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS THIS CAMP?
and on the “Big Island,” a Macadamia
of our favorite places. The Delta region
nized confusion.” Early each morning
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August 2015
ew will argue that outdoor activities during
August in Mississippi can
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provide an opportunity to cool off in the
lake or river, viable choices are limited.
All, however, is not lost. Some interesting and enjoyable pursuits are available, many of which are near home so
that the participant can go inside and
bask in the comforts of air conditioning
as needed. These may be restricted to
backyard outings, but they
can be rewarding just the
same. A touch
of imagination
and ingenuity
can produce
productive outside experiOutdoors
ences.
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a new day. Water
droplets dripping from
overhead leaves.
Sparkling dew on freshly
mown lawns. Foggy fingers of light reaching
gingerly from treetops to
ground.
Whether walking
about the surroundings
or sitting quietly with a
mug of hot coffee, the
visuals such an outing
afford enrich the spirit.
Listen intently. There
will be bird calls. Can
you identify them
through nothing more
than their chatter? If not,
spend some time learnA simple fire pit can create the magic needed to sooth ragged edges at day’s end. Photo: Tony Kinton
ing to do so. More
enrichment.
and get comfortable. What you read is a and premier entertainment. That which
will be discovered outside is far richer
And look for them as well. The oriole matter of personal preference, but it
may be flitting about an azalea bush. The stands to reason that since you are doing and more meaningful. Following are the
instructions:
cardinal may be proffering that crisp
this at the beginning of a day, reading
Start a fire. Oh, there may be situastaccato chirp from a nearby feeder. The material should focus on the positive.
tions
where this is not an option. If it is
blue jay may be scolding and changing
Logical selections may be of devotionpositions from the yard’s floor to some
al content and/or could include discours- possible, however, build that fire.
Though the heat it provides will not be
overhanging limb. Doves will likely peres on the wonders of nature or experineeded, the magic of its flames is life givform that choppy waddle while in search ences others have had in the out-ofing.
of seeds.
doors. Also, write your own thoughts
A big rock pit is ideal, but a simple
Amazing and enchanting, all these.
and observations. The day and mind are
fire ring or similar device will do just
Read and journal. And do these dur- fresh. Allow both to probe the depths
fine. And this is the time when solitude
ing early morning. Go to the porch or
and flow onto paper with inspiration. A
should be abandoned.
onto the patio or even in a woods shade
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being quiet and reflective.
Then there are the late afternoons and there with you. Allow the evening to age
early evenings. These may be plagued by with no agenda, with no rush. As a
result, subsequent sleep may be restorahigh temperatures, but there will likely
tive; rest may be more peaceful.
be some slack in discomfort as the sun
Yes, August is hot. But nature contindrops below those same treetops that
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Board of Directors
www.4county.org • 1-800-431-1544
Mike Banks, President
Marty Crowder, Vice President
John E. “Jay” Gilliland Jr., Secretary/Treasurer
Johnny Johnson
John Scarbrough
Kenneth Seitz
Ernest H. “Bud” Tumlinson
YOUR COOPERATIVE
By Joe Cade CEO/General Manager
Principles + values = cooperatives
“A people that values its privileges above its
principles soon loses both.”
– Dwight D. Eisenhower
All cooperative businesses around the world
operate in accordance with the following seven
cooperative principles:
1. Voluntary and Open Membership
2. Democratic Member Control
3. Member Economic Participation
4. Autonomy and Independence
5. Education, Training and Information
6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives
7. Concern for Community
Less known is the fact that cooperatives have
also adopted a set of values that helps to put
these principles into practice.
Cooperatives are based on the values of selfhelp, self-responsibility, democracy,
equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition
of their founders, co-ops believe in the ethical
values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.
Let’s take a closer look at these values and
see how they impact us here at 4-County Electric Power Association.
The founders of 4-County created it to serve
the members that use the electricity and other
services we provide, and we continue to do that
today. This embodies the values of self-help,
taking action and doing what needs to be done.
We also know we must embrace the value of
self-responsibility and be accountable to you,
our member.
Each member has one vote, no matter how
much electricity you use. This ensures that
democracy is practiced the way it is intended
with equality for all members. This is a key difference between co-ops and investor-owned
companies, where the number of votes you
have depends on the number of shares you
own.
For co-op members, equity has two meanings. We strive to treat all of our members fairly. It also means that, as a member, you have
equity (ownership) in the co-op.
While each co-op is autonomous, we do act
in solidarity with other co-ops and our community. We know that we can do more for you by
partnering with other co-ops and like-minded
organizations.
Your parents were right when they said,
“Honesty is the best policy.” As an owner, you
have the right to expect us to act with openness
and in a transparent manner. We welcome your
active participation in our co-op.
Cooperatives have long (and correctly) been
identified as the original socially responsible
business, meaning we care about the impact we
have on the community while ensuring we are
economically viable.
We try to demonstrate our concern for our
communities through caring for others every
single day, whether it is through volunteer
efforts, cooperative programs, safety demonstrations, school programs, the Youth Tour or
the 4-County Foundation.
By using our values in support
of our principles since our founding in 1939, we have been able to
serve you for the past 76 years and
will do so long into the future.
Here’s an idea
Are you grounded? GFCI outlets can help!
Did you know there are different types of electrical outlets? Each are
designed for different purposes; however, there is one specific type that
stands high above the rest—the ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
outlet. GFCIs have saved thousands of lives and cut the number of electrocutions in half since the 1970s. If your home lacks GFCI outlets, don’t
fret—you can learn how to “get grounded.”
GFCIs are the most efficient outlet in protecting from electrical shock.
If it senses a loss of current, the outlet switches off power to that circuit.
These devices can either be installed in your electrical system or built into
a power cord. The third hole at the bottom of the outlet is known as the
“ground” slot, and it monitors electrical currents that flow through the
left “neutral” slot and the right “hot” slot on each outlet. A GFCI can react
faster than a blink of an eye to any imbalance of power by immediately
shutting off the electrical current. These outlets are now a requirement in
all places where water could potentially come into contact with electrical
products such as bathrooms, garages, outdoors and kitchens. GFCIs are
not exclusive to three-prong outlets. They can be installed into standard
outlets, and there are even portable devices available when installation is
not practical.
GFCIs should be tested at least once a month to ensure they are working effectively. The first step you need to take is to test an item, such as a
lamp, that visibly powers on when plugged in. Push the “reset” button to
prepare the outlet then push the “test” button. Did your lamp turn off? If
it did, the GFCI is working properly. Now, hit the “reset” button once
again to power it back on. If your lamp did not power off, then you
should contact a certified electrician to correct the problem.
Next time you have a free moment, take the time to look around your
house. If you’re not “grounded,” consider updating your electrical outlets
to GFCIs.
Sources: Electrical Safety Foundation International, Consumer Product
Safety Commission
Co-op Connections Card saves
Since the Co-op Connections Card was
unveiled in September 2011, 4-County members have saved over $465,025 on prescription drugs through June.
Look here each month to
see the savings total!
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4-County to begin
pole inspections
Inspection and treatment of wooden
4-County Electric Power Association
poles has begun in parts of Noxubee
County, near and around Macon.
The six-week inspection of the
approximately 5,400 poles will be performed by contract workers with
Osmose. These workers inspect and
treat every wooden 4-County pole. The
work requires digging around those
poles, which means Osmose employees
will be working in 4-County members’
yards.
The workers will be wearing clothing
clearly identifying them as Osmose
workers, and their trucks will also have
4-County contractor signs.
4-County Manager of Engineering
Lynn Timbrook said the work is part of
an overall plan to inspect and treat every
pole in the 4-County system. “Our plan
calls for every one of our poles to be
inspected and treated on a 10-year cycle.
We do this to identify any poles that
need to be replaced and to extend the
lives of those poles that remain in service. This helps on reliability and safety
issues and keeps costs down for our
members,” Timbrook said.
Osmose, a New York-based company
with offices around the country, has
been providing services to utility companies since 1934. “4-County, along with
many other electric cooperatives in the
United States, has had a long working
relationship with Osmose,” Timbrook
explained. “They are the acknowledged
industry leaders in pole treatment and
inspection.”
Timbrook said if members have any
questions or concerns, they should call
4-County at 1-800-431-1544.
Osmose employees are treating and inspecting poles in the Noxubee County area. Sometimes, the employees will
be doing their work in members’ yards. Their clothing will identify them as Osmose workers and their trucks will
have 4-County contractor signs.
4-H meets 4-County
A group of over 50 Mississippi 4-H
high school leaders received a lesson in
Cooperative 101 July 22 at the 4-County
Electric Power Association Corporate
Center.
The cooperative hosted the group,
composed of first-place winners in senior
level competition at this year’s 4-H Congress, state awareness team members and
state 4-H Council officers.
Young leaders got a first-hand look at
cooperative hospitality as they were treated to breakfast at 4-County’s Corporate
Center. The group also viewed a hot-line
safety demonstration provided by
4-County linemen and watched a video
detailing the cooperative’s history.
Lauren Revel of Noxubee County was
impressed. “I especially enjoyed the historical aspect of how electricity really
changed the landscape of Mississippi. It’s
also very clear that electricity is dangerous. It’s kind of like fire. Fire can be
good for a lot of things. You just have to
know how to use it properly. Electricity
is the same way,” Revel said.
Nadia McKinley of Choctaw County
agreed. “It was very informative. While
electricity is very dangerous, we’re so
glad to have it. It’s come a long way.”
Laura Lemons, an assistant professor
in human sciences at Mississippi State
University and working with the 4-H
group through the Extension service,
said the 4-H cooperative leadership tour
allows “the best of the best” of our
youth to experience the real business of
cooperatives.
“I’m a firm believer in experiential
education. I think this is the kind of
experience that they will remember long
term. They’ll remember coming to
4-County and learning what electricity
looks like,” Lemons said.
The group also visited the Mississippi
Delta later in the day.
Officials at 4-County believe the relationship with 4-H is beneficial for both
parties.
“It’s a great way to kick off the day
when 4-County can be involved with
such an exemplary group of young people. Take a good look at a group like
this today and you’ve got a great look at
tomorrow’s leaders,” said Joe Cade,
4-County CEO/general manager.
4-County welcomed 4-H July 22. About 50 young 4-H leaders visited the Corporate Center to learn a little about
electricity and cooperatives, and eat a good breakfast.
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Youth Tour
TWENTY FIFTEEN
History comes to life for Youth Tour students
For a group of excited Mississippi high school students, history pages came to life during their recent
tour of Washington, D.C.
A visual journey of our nation’s monuments brought
the pages of their history books to life—live and in
Grant Wolfe, Macy Walters
and Philip Evans stand atop
the John F. Kennedy Center for
Performing Arts overlooking
Washington, D.C., during their
recent participation in the
Youth Tour.
color. Grant Wolfe of Starkville (Starkville Academy),
Philip Evans of Ackerman (Choctaw County High
School) and Macy Walters of Columbus (Heritage Academy)—4-County Electric Power Association delegates
at the 2015 Youth Tour, June 15-19—said the experience spoke volumes.
“The trip to our nation’s capital has been the experience of a lifetime,” Wolfe said. “I thoroughly enjoyed
experiencing all of the monuments and museums D.C.
“The trip to our nation’s capital has
been the experience of a lifetime.”
– Grant Wolfe
has to offer. However, my favorite part was meeting
people I would have otherwise never met. I thank
4-County for giving me this amazing opportunity. It
really has been the trip of a lifetime.”
Walters said the trip gave her a new perspective on
our nation. “I loved the Lincoln Memorial
more than anything. This is an experience I
will never forget,” she explained. “I’ve
learned so much about co-ops and the
importance of them, and I am so grateful
to 4-County and all the work they do. This
has been an experience I will truly never
forget.”
Evans said participating in the trip was
an honor he’ll never forget. “Thank you,
4-County, for giving me the opportunity to
attend the Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
The trip was amazing,” he said.
Each year in June, the action-filled week
provides upcoming high school seniors
opportunities to learn first-hand what it is
like to be involved in politics, community
service and today’s pressing issues. Highlights included meeting with their elected
representatives in the U.S. House and Senate to discuss the process of government and issues of
the day, increasing their knowledge of cooperative
electric utilities, touring national monuments and seeing other young leaders from around the state and
nation.
The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has been a joint
effort of local electric co-ops and supporting organizations—like 4-County, the Electric Power Associations
of Mississippi and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association—for over 40 years.
Wolfe, Evans and Walters joined 55 other students
composing Mississippi’s delegation to the event.
Nationwide, about 1,500 students participated.
Prior to Youth Tour, the trio participated in the Youth
Leadership Workshop in Jackson, sponsored
Electric Power Associations of Mississippi. Th
workshop offers high school students the o
to hear motivational speakers, take part in
ing exercises and see legislators in action at
Capitol.
Wolfe, Evans and Walters competed with
high school juniors in 4-County’s service are
honor to participate in the program. Wolfe
competition, Evans was second and Walter
Nominated by his or her school, each comp
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extracurricular activities. The application als
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4-County to introduce them to the coopera
business.
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The students stop to have their picture
taken in front of the White House on
Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Youth Tour group visits
the Lincoln Memorial, one of
the many impressive
memorials along the
National Mall.
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4-County Foundation news
The 4-County Foundation met recently and made awards to several area
organizations, including
HEARTS After School Tutoring
($2,000 to assist in purchase of
laptop computers and software),
Safe Haven Inc. ($3,000 to assist with
provision of child-care services), Oktibbeha County Relay For Life ($500 to assist in fund-raising efforts), Good Samaritan Medical Clinic ($2,000 for the purchase of diabetic test meters and diabetic test
Watts Happening
This listing of area events is compiled from information provided
by area chambers of commerce and visitors’ bureaus.
The events listed are subject to change. Please call to confirm
dates, times and additional details.
SATURDAY, AUG. 1
Second Annual Battle of the Sirens Charity Softball
Game; Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Lynn Lane; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
$125 entry fee per team; details, (662) 769-4416 or (662)
341-5947.
Starkville Community Market; Fire Station Park, Lampkin at
Russell Sts. in Starkville; 7:30 to 10:25 a.m.; continues every
Saturday May through August; details, (662) 323-3322.
TUESDAY, AUG. 4
strips), French Camp Elementary School ($5,500 to assist with robotics program),
French Camp Academy Rainwater Observatory ($3,000 to assist with astronomyrelated education programs), Pushmataha Area Council of the Boy Scouts of
America ($5,000 to help fund a concrete basketball pad and two in-ground basketball goals at Camp Seminole in Oktibbeha County), and Lowndes County
District 3 Volunteer Department ($3,000 to be applied toward the purchase of a
district support truck).
The Foundation, through the generosity of 4-County members, has awarded
more than $84,000 to local groups. For details, go to www.4county.org (click on
“About Us,” then click on “Community”) or call 1-800-431-1544.
(662) 323-3322.
Free Small Business Workshop: Starting a Business First
Steps; Mississippi State University Incubator Building, 60
Technology Blvd., Conference Room in Starkville; 1 to 3 p.m.;
details, (662) 325-1900.
THURSDAY, AUG. 20
THURSDAY, AUG. 6
Grill Live Music Series – Thirty Fingers; 200 S. Montgomery
St. in Starkville; 7 to 11 p.m.; details, (662) 323-3322.
Honeyboy & Boots; Omnova Theatre at Rosenzweig Arts
Center, 501 Main St. in Columbus; 7 to 9 p.m.; details, (662)
328-2787.
Chick-fil-A Mini Moo Time; Chick-fil-A, 701 Hwy. 12 E. in
Starkville; 9 to 10 a.m.; details, (662) 324-4460.
FRIDAY, AUG. 7
County Fair Relay for Life of Oktibbeha; Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Lynn Lane; 5 to 8 p.m.; details, (662) 323-3322.
SATURDAY, AUG. 8
Possum Town Quilters; Art Underground at the Columbus
Arts Council, 501 Main St.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; continues Saturday, Aug. 22; details, (662) 328-2787.
Starkville Community Mid-Week Market; Fire Station Park,
Lampkin at Russell Sts. In Starkville; 7:30 to 10:25 a.m.; continues every Tuesday May through August; details, (662)
323-3322.
TUESDAY, AUG. 11
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5
Columbus Community Theatre; Omnova Theatre at Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. in Columbus; 6:30 to 8 p.m.;
details, (662) 328-2787.
Blue Ribbon Business – Lunch and Learn; Hilton Garden
Inn, 975 Hwy. 12 E. in Starkville; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; details,
Writers Meeting; Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. in
Columbus; 6 to 8 p.m.; details, (662) 328-2787.
TUESDAY, AUG. 18
Volunteer Get-Together; Main Gallery at Rosenzweig Arts
Center, 501 Main St. in Columbus; 7 to 8 p.m.; details, (662)
328-2787.
FRIDAY, AUG. 21
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
2015 Men and Women of Color Summit; The Cotton Mill,
600 Russell St. in Starkville; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Birth to 12
Mini-Summit; 6 to 8 p.m. Men and Women of Color Empowerment Dinner; continues Friday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Men and Women of Color Summit; details, (662) 325-2493.
MONDAY, AUG. 31
Make A Wish Mississippi Golf Classic; Old Waverly Golf
Course, 1 Magnolia Drive in West Point; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.;
details, (601) 366-9474 (ext. 120).
August 2015
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A change for the better
I It’s the little things
When it comes to energy efficiency in the home,
sometimes small changes can make a big impact. A
small, unglamorous task like changing the filters on your
HVAC system makes your unit run more efficiently,
keeping your house cooler in the summer and warmer in
the winter. It also saves money. And the savings gained
from having your system run more efficiently can be
applied to more fun or entertaining pursuits that your
family can enjoy together.
I The lowdown on dirt
As you move around your home, you drive dust into
the air from carpets, furniture and drapes. Regardless of
where it comes from, dust and dirt trapped in a system’s
air filter leads to several problems, including:
• Reduced air flow in the home and up to 15 percent
higher operating costs
• Costly duct cleaning or replacement
• Lowered system efficiency
Engineers, tests filter effectiveness.
The higher the MERV number,
the higher the filter’s effectiveness
at keeping dust out of your system.
While most types of filters
must be replaced, some filters are
reusable. And don’t forget about
the winter months. Your heating
system needs to work as efficiently as possible to keep you warm
(and your loved ones feeling
snuggly), and a clean air filter
helps it do just that.
Heating and cooling profes-
I Making the switch
Now, that you know the facts, it’s time to get busy
changing or cleaning the air filter in your heating/cooling system.
Many HVAC professionals recommend that you
clean or change the filter on your air conditioner or furnace monthly. It’s simple and easy, and in many cases, it
only takes a few minutes.
Filters are available in a variety of types and efficiencies, rated by a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value
(MERV). MERV, a method developed by the American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
sionals
recommend
turning
your system off
before
changing the air filter. Make sure that the arrow on the
filter—which indicates the direction of the airflow—is
pointing toward the blower motor. When you’ve made
the change, turn your system back on.
I A teachable moment
Beyond saving money and improving the air quality
in your home, changing your air filter is a great opportunity to teach your family more about energy efficiency.
Consider getting everyone involved, and the entire family will learn how simple changes can make a big difference.
For other tips on how to save, visit www.4county.org,
or call the efficiency experts at 800-431-1544.
Emergency restoration
When disaster strikes, we’ll be ready
Mother Nature is not as predictable as we
would like her to be, and when she gets
angry, we are left to pick up the pieces. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, snow and ice, other
natural disasters—her methods of destruction pose major threats to all kinds of infrastructure, including electrical lines and systems.
4-County Electric Power Association is ready
to respond when the lights go out, but emergency situations—and extended outages—
can be particularly challenging. Our lines
serve several "critical needs" facilities, making longer outages a possibly life-threatening
situation.
Some homes may receive special attention
if power loss affects life-support systems or
poses other immediate danger.
When a major storm moves through our
area, fellow co-op line crews are standing by,
ready to help us restore power to the greatest
number of members in the shortest amount
of time possible. Even though co-ops are
independent entities, we still rely on one
another to share resources, information and,
in some cases, manpower.
“Relying on each other is the cooperative
way, and by doing so, we can restore power
to members more quickly when severe
weather emergencies occur,” said Joe Cade,
4-County CEO/ general manager.
This type of assistance is known as a mutual-aid agreement, and it works both ways.
When the winter storms hit in January and
February, we called on our neighbor electric
cooperatives to help restore power quickly
and safely. In more extensive outage situations, we may rely on the help of cooperatives in other states.
Most co-op lines and systems are designed
and built to the same standards, so when fellow crews answer the call for assistance, no
training is necessary. They show up ready to
get the job done.
In addition to working with fellow co-ops
during emergency situations, 4-County communicates with the Mississippi Emergency
Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
When Mississippi’s governor formally
declares an area a disaster, he or she requests
aid from the president so that FEMA and
MEMA staffs can begin assessing damage.
“The best preparation for emergency situations is becoming familiar with the rules and
procedures ahead of time, so you’re educated
and ready to respond,” Cade said. “Preparation ensures shorter outages for our members, and that’s who we’re here to serve.”
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Fifty-eight of Mississippi’s finest high school juniors
spent part of their summer vacation exploring the nation’s capital
and making new friends, courtesy of their electric power association
As participants in the 29th annual Mississippi Electric
Cooperative Youth Tour, the students visited many of
Washington’s most significant historic and cultural sites, including the Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery and
the Washington National Cathedral. They also took part in special
events with more than 1,700 students from 44 states.
A highlight of the weeklong tour was a visit to the U.S. Capitol,
where Rep. Gregg Harper took the Mississippi students to the
floor of the U.S. House of Representatives before the
Congressmen convened. Harper also personally took the students
onto the Speaker’s Balcony that overlooks the Washington Mall.
Each student had the opportunity to visit the office of his or her
Congressman.
For some of the students, the tour was their first trip to the
nation’s capital.
“Friendships and memories were made throughout Youth
Tour,” said participant Madelynn Lynch, of Corinth. “This is an
inforgettable opportunity that everyone should experience.”
Madelynn was selected during the Youth Leadership Workshop
in March to represent Mississippi on the national Youth
Leadership Council.
The workshop and Youth Tour are components of the Electric
Power Associations of Mississippi Youth Leadership Program.
Participants are chosen through a competitive process sponsored
by their electric power association.
The goals of the program are to motivate students to assume
leadership roles and to help them obtain the skills they will need
to become effective, respected leaders in the future.
“As adult leaders, we have a responsibility
to support and provide our youth with
encouragement and resources they can use
in making good decisions as they continue
on life’s journey.”
Ron Stewart, senior vice president of the
Electric Power Associations of Mississippi
“Throughout this leadership program, electric power association leaders, elected officials and successful business people
remind the students nothing is accomplished without setting
goals and working hard to achieve them,” Stewart said.
2015 Mississippi Youth Tour delegates and their sponsoring
electric power associations are Alcorn County EPA: Madelynn
Lynch, Matthew Turner; Central EPA: Emerson Billy, Ali Pike, Carly
Pippin; Coast EPA: Tommy Duong, Erin Geist, Beth Shiyou; Coast
EPA and South Mississippi EPA: Savanah Rupkey; Dixie EPA:
Alicia Brown, Chance Sumrall; East Mississippi EPA: Alec Marlow,
Zoria Nicholson, Keira Phillips; 4-County EPA: Philip Evans, Macy
Walters, Grant Wolfe; Magnolia EPA: Alexcia Carr, Brooke Myers,
Brooke Wells; Natchez Trace EPA: Liz Boyer, Walker Winter; North
East Mississippi EPA: Lindsey Lott, Tate Russell, Savannah Shirley;
Northcentral EPA: Hailey Corbett, Bailey Easley, Josh Gramm,
Alyssa Grant, Stuart Gunner, Sarah Henthorn, Annette McGee, Holly
McGinnis, Tyneria Moore, Kaycee Robbins, Loren Williams; Pearl
River Valley EPA: Bethany Lawson, Luke Logan; Singing River
EPA: Emily Barnes, Brice Fortinberry, Rachel Pugh; Southern Pine
EPA: Zavan Brown, Brooklyn Mooney, Marly Perkins; Southwest
Mississippi EPA: Marcus Durrell Jr., Katherine Shell; Tallahatchie
Valley EPA: Bryce Griffin, Taylor Norwood, Dalton Robison;
Tombigbee EPA: Tucker Carter, Beth Ezell, Melea Mansel, Lane
Scribner, Dakota Taylor; Twin County EPA: Caleigh Haynes, Baljot
Singh; Yazoo Valley EPA: Curtis Hill, Jeremy (J.J.) White.
“It’s rewarding to be a part of a program focused on the development of young people. This year we had a fine group of young
men and women whom we will look to for our future leaders,”
Stewart said. “We challenge them to return to their schools
and communities and begin making a difference in the lives
of others.”
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Old-fashioned liriope
still a garden staple
ne of the most frequent calls I get in the
summer concerns
lawns and groundcovers under trees, where
sunlight is limited. Most callers want
grass in these areas and realize the limitations presented by the shade.
My go-to answer is an unwavering:
“Why not plant liriope?” Liriope is a
versatile groundcover that is very effective under large trees with reduced light,
or mass-planted on slopes. It also creates
soft borders and edging for paved areas
and foundations.
Some callers respond to my suggestion by saying, “Liriope is an old-fashioned plant that my grandmother had in
her garden.” And that’s true.
Liriope is an old landscape standard
groundcover. That’s partly because liriope is reliable, especially in the shade. As
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thrives in heat and drought. This is a
great attribute for
our Mississippi
landscapes.
Liriope foliage
is narrow and
grass-like, and
the plant is
known by a couple of more comSouthern
mon names, such
Gardening
as monkey grass
or even lily turf.
by Dr. Gary Bachman
It produces
flower spikes
starting in July, and the flowering period
can extend to the end of August.
Individual flowers are very small and
arranged in whorls.
I believe liriope is as showy as any
other flowering plant when it’s in flower.
Flowering is more intense in full sun,
and flower colors are purple, lavender or
white, depending on variety. Dark purple-black, round fruit follow the flowers.
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Clumping
liriope is a wellbehaved variety that stays
where you plant it. As the name
suggests, each plant will grow larger in
diameter, not from underground stems,
but by forming suckers from the crown
of the plant. It displays lavender flower
spikes uniformly throughout the plant
clump. Because it is not aggressive, you
need to use more plants for area coverage.
A commonly available variety called
New Blue is possibly the all-around best
for landscape use. The clumps feature
arching, glossy leaves. In late summer, its
flower spikes feature whorls of dense,
lavender flowers that I believe resemble
the spring-blooming grape hyacinth. Big
Blue will grow to about 1 foot tall, and,
when mass planted, it creates an elegant
green carpet.
Another good landscape choice for
areas that need a larger presence is
Evergreen Giant liriope. This selection
has the same impact as Big Blue, just in
a larger version. Evergreen Giant reaches
a height of 24 inches.
If you like variegated selections, consider the variety Marc Anthony. This
variegated selection is 16 inches tall and
has three foliage colors. The leaves start
out as a unique golden yellow and green
and mature with white and green variegation.
The Evergreen Giant liriope is a good landscape choice
for shady areas that need a large presence. New Blue
liriope has beautiful flowers, and, at 1 foot tall, it can be
mass planted to create an elegant green carpet. Photos:
MSU Extension Service/Gary Bachman
Space liriope about 12 to 18 inches
apart in the landscape, depending on the
variety selected. The plants readily fill in
spaces. When the area becomes overgrown, simply dig and divide every three
or four years.
Unlike other perennial plants, division is not required for plant health, but
it is an easy way to make more plants.
The only maintenance these plants
need is for gardeners to cut them back
before growth starts in the spring.
Clearing away old foliage allows the new
growth to develop unimpeded and
reduces the occurrence of anthracnose.
Use a string trimmer or your lawn
mower, but be careful not to injure the
crown of the plant.
Dr. Gary Bachman is an associate
Extension and research professor of horticulture at the Mississippi State University
Coastal Research and Extension Center in
Biloxi. He is also host of “Southern
Gardening” radio and TV programs.
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Squash Appetizer
3 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
1 cup Bisquick
½ cup very thinly sliced onion
½ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup oil
4 eggs, well beaten
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped fine
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. seasoned salt
½ tsp. oregano
Dash pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
Mix all ingredients, stirring well. Pour into 9-by-13-inch pan and bake at 350 F for
25-30 minutes, or until browned. Cut into squares to serve.
Crusty Potato Wedges
1 lb. red potatoes (about 8 potatoes)
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 ½ tsp. paprika
¾ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. garlic salt
Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Cut potatoes
into wedges. Combine mustard, paprika, cumin and garlic salt in a large bowl; mix
well. Add potatoes to bowl; toss until well coated with mustard mixture. Spread
potato wedges in a single layer in prepared baking dish, leaving a little space
between wedges. Bake for 10 minutes and turn. Bake 10 minutes longer, or until
tender and crusty.
12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast
halves
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. yellow mustard
1 cup packaged cornflake crumbs, or
2 cups cornflakes, finely crushed
¼ tsp. salt
Dash ground black pepper
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut chicken into ¾-inch strips. In a shallow dish, combine egg, honey and mustard. In another shallow dish, stir together cornflake
crumbs, salt and pepper. Dip chicken strips into the egg mixture; roll them in
crumb mixture to coat evenly. Arrange chicken strips on a baking sheet. Lightly
spray with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is
cooked through. Serve with ketchup, if desired.
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Bell Peppers
4 large green bell peppers
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small sweet onion, sliced
6 oz. baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. thinly sliced roast beef
8 slices provolone cheese
Slice peppers in half lengthwise; remove ribs and seeds. Heat butter and olive oil
over medium heat; add sliced onion, mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook
until onion and mushrooms are soft. Preheat oven to 400 F. Slice roast beef into
thin strips and add to the onion/mushroom mixture. Cook until juices start to flow
or about 5 minutes. Line the inside of each bell pepper with a slice of provolone
cheese. Fill each pepper with meat mixture until they are nearly overflowing. Top
each pepper with another slice of cheese. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese
on top is golden brown.
Bearcat Dip
1 lb. baby portabella mushrooms,
chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
½ stick unsalted butter
2 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
12 oz. sour cream
1 (8-oz.) pkg. sharp Cheddar cheese,
grated
1 can black olives, drained and coarsely
chopped
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
and coarsely chopped
2 tsp. Tony Cachere’s Creole Seasoning
1 lb. bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Sauté mushrooms and green onions in butter over medium heat. Mix cream
cheese, sour cream and grated Cheddar in a bowl; stir in sautéed mixture. Add
black olives, water chestnuts and seasoning mix. Pour into baking dish or slow
cooker and heat until bubbly. Top with crumbled bacon. Use sliced French bread
or chips or choice for dipping.
Tomato-Cheese Spread
1 (10-oz.) can Rotel tomatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp. garlic salt
2 (8-oz.) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese,
shredded
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 (4-oz.) jar chopped pimento, drained
1⁄3 cup chopped green onions
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and garlic
salt. Stir in cheese, pecans, pimento and green onions. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Slow Cooker Pizza Dip
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8-oz.) jar pizza sauce
¼ cup pepperoni slices, cut up
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 1 hour.
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Heritage
cattle
Your family history might
include your livestock’s lineage
By Nancy Jo Maples
While many genealogy hobbyists can
trace their family roots, few know the
heritage of their farm animals. However,
Billy Frank Brown does.
He and his
family raise
Pineywoods
cattle in Pearl
River County,
a practice that
dates back at
least 10 generations.
Sometimes
these animals
Billy Frank Brown
are called
“Rakestraws” because they use their large
horns to push through pine needles
while searching for food.
“They’ll eat brush just like a billy
goat,” Brown said.
Cleaning underbrush is the trait for
which they are best known. These cattle
originally came from Spain and adapted
to the scruffy terrain of the Mississippi
Gulf Coast when the Spanish explorers
settled there in the 1500s. They are a
hardy breed that can withstand Southern
summers and prefer to feed on brush,
tree leaves and twigs. They also produce
lean meat and rich milk, although they
are not considered a dairy animal.
Some people own the cows for fun or
to help keep their woodland clean. The
Brown farm, called Cowpen Creek, raises them commercially in the oldest
homestead in this area of south
Mississippi. Brown lives on the property
that Carlos Ladner acquired from the
United States public lands as a homestead in 1811. Brown’s son, Jess, now
owns the farm and continues the family
legacy.
This property is known by some
locals as the Sebron Ladner Place.
Sebron Ladner was Brown’s grandfather,
who used oxen to harvest longleaf pine
timber for the Hines Lumber Company
and raised cattle on the open range.
When he died in 1956, he had 1,000
head of Pineywoods cattle, 4,000 Gulf
Coast Native sheep and 40 horses.
The property sits 10 miles southeast
of Poplarville in the Silver Run community. The farm was later named Cowpen
Creek Farm because it had long served
as a watering site for cattle being driven
through Mississippi to the markets in
nearby New Orleans.
Pineywoods cattle is a rare breed and
can be registered. Brown has about 350
head of them. They come in a variety of
colors including Blue Roan, Pearl River
Red and Griffen Yellow. Females weigh
between 500 and 800 pounds. Bulls
weigh 1,100 to 1,200 pounds.
Brown can trace both his family
genealogy and the heritage of his herd to
1726, when Nicholas Christian Ladner
married Marie Anne Paquet, a Native
American living on the Gulf Coast.
They lived on Cat Island in the Gulf of
Pineywoods cattle were brought to the Gulf Coast
Mexico before petitioning the King of
in the 1500s by Spanish settlers.
Spain in 1788 for access to vacant areas
Brown maintains that Pineywoods
of the mainland in order to run cattle
cattle and Gulf Coast Native sheep comand sheep in what is present-day Pass
plement timber farming by providing a
Christian and Long Beach. Pass
setting for a silvo-pasture system producChristian was named for Nicholas
ing both meat and timber.
Christian Ladner.
Cowpen
Creek Farm
not only raises
distinct herds
of woods cattle,
but also has
horses and
sheep. The
farm has 200
sheep and 15
horses. The
lineage of the
farm’s Pine
Gulf Coast Native sheep is a hardy breed that has adapted well to the high heat and
Tacky horses
humidity of Mississippi summers.
can be traced to
For more information about these
the Choctaw Trail of Tears through
animals, see the farm’s website,
DNA. Its sheep are called Gulf Coast
www.cowpencreekfarm.com, or call 601Native sheep and produce fine wool.
795-4692.
Because there is currently no market
for wool, the sheep are sheared every
Writer Nancy Jo Maples can be reached
two years for cooling and grooming
at 188 Ernest Pipkins Road, Lucedale, MS
purposes.
39452 or nancyjomaples@aol.com.
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Please note that events are subject to change; we recommend calling to confirm details before traveling.
17th Annual City-wide Pep Rally, Aug. 8,
Vicksburg. Begins 9:30 a.m. Free. Outlets at
Vicksburg. Details: 601-636-7434.
Shape-note Singing School, Aug. 12,
Florence. Learn to sing folk hymns in four-part
harmony from Sacred Harp hymnals; second
Wednesday monthly from 6-8 p.m. Free.
Details: 601-953-1094.
Sounds of Summer Music Festival, Aug. 15,
Byhalia. Live music, arts, crafts, wellness area,
Kids’ Zone, corn-hole tournament, more.
Admission. Byhalia Walking Park. Details: 662838-8127.
Sixth Annual Covington County
Genealogy Fair, Aug. 15, Collins. Explore
Covington County family lineage; 9 a.m. noon. Free. Collins Civic Center. Details: 601-
947-4610, 601-797-3233.
Bluegrass, Country and Gospel Singing,
Aug. 15, Black Hawk. Featuring Mack Allen
Smith & The Flames and Good Times Express; 6
p.m. Black Hawk Old School. Details: 662-4530072; bobbykayalford@gmail.com.
Lower Delta Talks: “The Literature of
Delta Food and Cooking,” Aug. 18, Rolling
Fork. Jesse Yancy, presenter; 6:30 p.m. Free.
Sharkey-Issaquena Library. Details: 662-8734076.
Praise Fest, Aug. 21, Greenville. Featuring
gospel recording artist Pastor Shirley Caesar in
concert; 7 p.m. Admission. Washington County
Convention Center. Details: 662-820-5885;
wdsvpraisefest.com.
Third Annual Old School Arts Festival, Aug.
21-22, Carthage. Art show, artists’ booths, 5K
run, live music, Kids’ Zone, more; free admission. “Johnny Cash Returns” tribute concert; 79 p.m Aug. 22; admission. Carthage Old
Elementary School. Details: 601-267-6764;
carthagemainstre@bellsouth.net;
Facebook.com/oldschoolartsfestival.
Mississippi Book Festival, Aug. 22, Jackson.
Featuring 75 authors, including Greg Iles.
Author signings, panel discussions, exhibitor
booths, music, food, children’s stage, more.
Free. State Capitol grounds.
Details: msbookfestival.com.
42nd Annual Gospel Singing Jubilee, Aug.
22, Magee. Featuring Inspirations Quartet, Tim
Frith & Gospel Echoes, Revelations Quartet,
Carolyn Norris; 6:30 p.m. Admission. Magee
High School Auditorium. Details: 601-9060677, 601-825-3937.
Mississippi State Sacred Harp Convention,
Aug. 22-23, Sebastopol. An old-fashioned
shape-note singing and dinner on the grounds;
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Antioch Primitive Baptist
Church. Details: 601-953-1094;
christianharmony.org.
Ninth Annual State Qualifying Golf
Scramble, Aug. 31, Olive Branch. Four-man
scramble to help send local athletes, coaches to
Fellow Christian Athletes Camp; 8 a.m. and
1:30 p.m. Cherokee Valley Golf Course. Details:
jengstrom@fca.org.
B&S Consignment, Sept. 1-3, Brookhaven.
Consignment sales for children and adults.
Lincoln Civic Center. Details: 601-303-1466;
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Mountain Faith in Concert, Sept. 11, Petal.
Love offering; 7 p.m. First Baptist Church
Runnelstown. Details: 601-583-3733, 601-3254047.
Greater Jackson Quilt Celebration:
“Stitches in Bloom,” Sept. 11-13, Ridgeland.
Judged quilt show hosted by five guilds, silent
auction, educational programs; admission.
Mississippi Craft Center. Details: gjqc2015.com.
Share With MSers Fund Raiser, Sept. 12,
D’Iberville. Mississippi Gulf Coast Multiple
Sclerosis Society event with music, door prizes,
silent auction; 5-8 p.m. Admission. D’Iberville
Civic Center Automall Parkway. Details: 228374-7403, 228-392-4179.
Coming up:
Fourth Annual Greenfield Cemetery
Candlelight Tour, Oct. 2-3, Glen Allan.
Storytellers in period dress portray selected
persons at their gravesites; 7-9 nightly.
Advanced tickets required and go on sale Aug.
1. Details: 662-822-6868; Facebook.com/
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Picture This: A Walk in the Woods
What do you see when you walk in the
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Submissions must be emailed or postmarked by Sept. 14, 2015. Selected photos will appear in the October 2015 issue
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We publish a few of the photos that best
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