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The Official Publication of theElectric Power Associations of MississippiVol. 65 No. 2

Pre-1920 Mississippi postcardshave captivated Forrest LamarCooper for some 40 years. Theauthor of the “Looking Back”column inMississippi Magazine,Cooper expounds on the subjectsof postcards from his personalcollection in his book “LookingBack Mississippi: Towns andPlaces.” See story on page 4.

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Mississippi is . . .. . . its people, who ask for nothing but a chance to succeedbut are always ready to extend a helping hand. It’s Sundaylunch at Grandma’s, blues and bluegrass, the snowy whitecotton fields, the waving rows of corn. It’s summer revivals,football Friday nights, winter nights around a roaring fire ata fabulous state park. Most of all, Mississippi is a feelingdeep inside your soul that always calls you home to Missis-sippi.

— Chuck Ivey, Wesson

When my parents and I would pull up into the beautiful“oak grove” yard of my dear grandparents’ country home inEupora, at 2 years old I would jump out of the car and runto the old barn where “Annie,” my Granddaddy’s plow mule,was waiting for me. I must have known, even then, I some-day wanted to live in Mississippi. After years of hugs freelygiven on Granny and Granddaddy’s front porch swing, Godblessed me and my little family with our own piece of Missis-sippi soil. And yes, with an “oak grove,” front porch swingand the wonderful opportunity of just breathing Mississippiair!

— Patricia Kress, Olive Branch

Our Homeplace

A Mississippi Freedom Trail marker, located at the former Greyhound Bus station inJackson, commemorates the Freedom Riders who arrived at the site in 1961. Travel-ing by bus fromWashington, D.C., to New Orleans, groups of Freedom Riders set outto challenge local laws that enforced segregation in public transportation. They weremet by mob violence in some states, and in Jackson they were arrested for enteringthe bus station’s “whites only” facilities. Officials dedicated this Mississippi FreedomTrail marker in their honor on May 24, 2011, the 50th anniversary of the arrest of 12Freedom Riders in Jackson.

What’s Mississippi to you?What makes you proud to be a Mississippian? What do you treasuremost about life in our state? Please keep your comments brief and sendthem to Today in Mississippi, P.O. Box 3300, Ridgeland, MS39158, or e-mail them to news@epaofms.com. Submissions are sub-ject to editing for space and clarity.

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Author Forrest Lamar Cooper probes the Mississippi historypresented in his vast collection of rare postcards

people—picture post-cards came to rivalcoins and stamps aspopular collectibles.

Forrest LamarCooper became enam-ored with old picturepostcards 42 years agowhile browsing at anantique shop in hishometown of Florence.>ere he found analbum filled with dozensof hand-tinted postcardviews of Jackson in theearly 1900s.

“I had never seen an old picture ofJackson in color. I bought the album andhave collected postcards ever since,” saidCooper, a member of Southern PineElectric Power Association.

>rough the years, Cooper hasamassed more than 10,000 postcardsdepicting a person, place or event in pre-1920 Mississippi. Of these, 4,600 com-prise the Cooper Postcard Collection ofthe Mississippi Department of Archivesand History.

Cooper’s private collection of post-cards is neatlyorganized by

subjectmatter in photo

albums at his homenear Florence. >ere are

albums for views of hotels, streetscenes, parades, railroads, churches, hos-pitals, sports, people, industry and agri-culture.

One album is dedicated to citrus pro-

duction on the Mississippi coast.Another album stores more than 100

views of trolleys that operated in 14 Mis-sissippi towns before 1918, when the riseof the automobile made them obsolete.

>e picture postcard industry provid-ed employment for both local and itiner-ant photographers.“Postcard manufacturers sent photog-

raphers throughout America, taking pic-tures in just about every little town,”Cooper said.

Town officials wanted their town tobe shipshape when the postcard photog-rapher arrived. Road and utility workerswere shooed away to avoid the appear-

ance of anything amiss. >e localsshowed up in fancy dress andshiny automobiles, just in case

they were asked to pose.“Everybody knew the photographer

was coming to town. Word got outquick, and they’d come out to see whatwas going on,” Cooper said.

As he worked, the photographerwould note the colors of the bricks andother details appearing in the scenes hesnapped. Back at the postcard publishingplant, workers would use his notes toaccurately hand-paint selected black-and-white photographs before they went

>e early 1900s was the golden erafor picture postcards in America, whenhundreds of millions of cards weremailed each year.

>e postcard provided a novel way fortravelers to send brief notes to the folksback home. Unlike the telegraph, a post-card could relay a photographic image.

And mailing a postcard with a one-cent stamp was far more afford-

able than calling long dis-tance.

With their unlimitedsubject matter—fromWorld Fairs and his-toric events tolocal streetscenes and

picturingpast

“I had writtenmore than 160 articlesin 29 years, so we boiled it downto 39 on 35 different locales.The book covers the state,from top to bottom.”

– Forrest Lamar Cooper, on“Looking Back Mississippi: Towns and Cities”

By Debbie Stringer

Forrest Lamar Cooper organizes his Mississippi postcard collection in themedalbums. He has rare views of pre-1920 street scenes, parades, historic events,resorts, agriculture and industry, to name a few.

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to press.Cooper keeps an eye out for Mississip-

pi postcards at antique shops, flea mar-kets, estate sales and online auctions. Buthis most productive source may be thelarge postcard shows he attends acrossthe country and abroad. At a Londonshow three years ago he found a view ofMcComb’s train depot.

Cooper’s passion for Mississippi post-cards and the stories behind their sub-jects led to his avocation as the author ofthe “Looking Back” column, which hasappeared in every issue of MississippiMagazine since it began publishing 29years ago. Using one of his postcards tokick-start an idea, Cooper researches andthen writes essays about aspects of Mis-sissippi culture, history, products andpeople.

His first “Looking Back” column wasa look at the citrus industry that flour-ished in the Mississippi Coast area at theturn of the 20th century.

“Mississippi Citrus” is one of 39essays collected in a new book of Coop-er’s writings and postcards. “LookingBack Mississippi: Towns and Places”presents selected “Looking Back” essaysillustrated with postcards, memorabiliaand photographs from Cooper’s collec-tion. ?e focus is on various cities andtowns throughout the state from themid-1800s to the 1930s.

“I had written more than 160 articlesin 29 years, so we boiled it down to 39on 35 different locales,” Cooper said.

“?e book covers the state,from top to bottom.”

Most of the postcards in thebook offer rare glimpses of placesthat no longer exist, including a1906 view of the Ship IslandLighthouse, Lake Cormorant inthe 1920s and Belzoni’s ice plant in1909.

Cooper is working with his publisher,University Press of Mississippi, on a sec-ond “Looking BackMississippi” book. ?efocus will shift to peo-ple, mostly Mississip-pians but also notablepeople who visited thestate for various rea-sons.

One such individ-ual is “Professor”Charles Oldrieve, aBostonian whoinvented a pair ofpontoon shoes so hecould literally walkon water. Oldrieveaccepted a wager of$5,000 to walk theOhio and Missis-sippi rivers from Cincinnatito New Orleans in the span of a month.

?e Mississippi connection? Cooperhas a postcard view of Oldrieve walkingpast Greenville on the Mississippi River,where the locals gathered to cheer himon.

This early 1900s postcard view of Louisville’s Main Street was sold atthe Louisville Drug Company, which figures prominently in the

photograph. The drugstore was the first business in town to issueand redeem trade tokens, small brass coins worth 5 cents toward

a purchase at the store.

Festivities in Columbus inaugurate the city’s electric trolley car service in 1906. Columbusentrepreneur Louis B. Divelbiss and members of his 12-piece brass band and others pose withthe trolley cars in this hand-colored postcard.

Cooper includes these postcard views of Mississippi’s past in his book. The postcard above,which is not a printed reproduction but an actual photograph, depicts steam tractors on dis-play at the 1907 Mississippi State Fair. At top right is a view of Leland’s business district in1908. A railroad auditor named the rail stop after his sweetheart, Lela, Cooper writes.

ple had ever been. Usually there are sev-eral feet of water, but it was dry andsolid that year.

Mark told me his daughter was thefirst to comment on the size of the bigtree deep in the swamp. And whenmeasured, it turns out that the tree wasthe biggest bald cypress in the world, ifyou don’t count the one at Cat Island,La., which is actually two trees growntogether.

My riding partner my next trip up tosee the big tree was my friend GaryArinder. We met his brother, Grant, whowas pastor of a church near Sky Lake.We and Mark and Grant’s wife and afew others hit the four-wheelers andstruck out to see the big tree.

In the process of exploring the swamp(we were probably lost, truth be known)we stumbled upon another big cypress,only this one was hollow. It looked pret-

ty big, too, bigger than the champ. Irecall that there were seven of us therethat day. And all seven got inside thathollow cypress with easily room forseven more. (Now that number hasgrown to 13 in Mark’s version of thestory. Mark’s wife, Peggy, says the fishMark catches all grow a little every timehe tells about them, too.)

All that to say that in the course oftime, the state acquired the area wherethe two big trees are and recently dedi-cated an elevated boardwalk that goesout into the swamp past the first big treeand on to the hollow one.

The hollow tree did turn out to bebigger and was crowned the champion

tree. And fortunately the other day whenwe went to walk the boardwalk, it wasone of our cloudless, deep-blue-skiedwinter days. Perfect for a stroll in a Deltaswamp.

I have to say that the boardwalk tothe big tree is a lot easier than crawlingin on four-wheelers. And it goes directlyto the tree so you don’t have to “explore”as much of the swamp anymore.

Visiting the giant in a Humphreys County swampere we are smack in themiddle of winter. Imade a comment onFacebook the other dayhow I liked winter as

much as the next person, and one of myfriends up north quickly replied to neveruse the words “like” and “winter” in thesame context. I apologized but remindedhim that here in Mis’sippi our cold snapsrarely last more than 72 hours and thenit’s back up to 70degrees again.

The old folksused to say “threefrosts then arain.” That for-mula works pret-ty well here inthe Deep Southmost winters. Ittakes about threedays for one ofthose cold high-pressure areas to glide past and for thesouth wind to kick up behind it andwarm us up and bring precipitation.

We hit it just right the other day. Ithad been cloudy and warm. Then thestorms skirted past overnight and itdawned crystal clear the next morning.Cold, but sunny. And that was the daywe went to Humphreys County to thenew boardwalk at Sky Lake.

It is very satisfying to have beenaround long enough to see some “afters”to our “befores.” And one of those“before” stories was about the big tree inSky Lake. Mark Simmons of Belzonifirst took me to see it around 1989.

The big tree was discovered during adrought. Sky Lake was so low you couldwalk into the cypress swamp that nor-mally surrounds the tree, where few peo-

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Walt Grayson is the host of “MississippiRoads” on Mississippi Public Broadcasting televi-sion, and the author of two “Looking AroundMississippi” books and “Oh! That Reminds Me:More Mississippi Homegrown Stories.” To con-tact Grayson, send email to walt@waltgrayson.com.

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Peggy and Mark Simmons of Belzoni and Billy Thomas of Brandon hiked the boardwalk with me out to the big bald cypress tree. What you see of the tree beyond the rail isabout 10 feet above its base. Down at ground level it measures more than 80 feet around. Not to mention being roomy inside. Photo: Walt GraysonMississippi

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aint praise would begrossly inadequate. Amindless cliché wouldbe wholly insufficient,irreverent. Mostlikely spoken withno depth ofthought, that

often heard It could be worsewould be an affront.

None of these; not for thisday. This day was spectacu-lar, its perfection meldingwith a lonesome fog thatresisted the sun and gavenaked oaks to theeast a more fore-boding appearancethan normal. Janu-ary; 48 degrees;sunrise; exhaledbreaths puffingand pushing a gen-tle cloud intowindless surround-ings; no noise savethe symphony ofnature. Spectacular.

I sat alone, ideal for such activity. Inpretense I was squirrel hunting, but Iprobably wasn’t. Attire was basic, thetype dress promoted by such a setting.The most significant piece was a tangame vest. It was the last my unclebought and used extensively, but itremains functional. He was a simple

man, askingnothing more in recre-ational tools than a cane poleand a barely reliable bolt-action shotgun.He died in his early 80s almost 10 yearsback. I have had the vest since.

And then a sound, one that never failsto transform the present to some distantpast: a pileated woodpecker. He firstchattered and soon came bouncing by inthat up-and-down flight pattern. Hestopped on a tree and was immediatelyjoined by two more of his kin. It is thisbird I most associate with similar morn-ings as this in the squirrel woods withmy dad. I was at first alarmed by thatraucous call back then, but my dadassured me, explained what I was hear-ing.

Can it possibly be that was more than50 years ago? Alarm has since morphedinto solace.The rifle in my hands was a classic, a

Marlin lever 39A .22. This basic plat-form has been in production going on100 years now, and though the one Iheld had cosmetic changes, the modelremains pretty much as it was at itsintroduction. I wanted one throughoutchildhood, but finances would not allow.That desire never faded, so I treatedmyself not too many years back. Nobuyer’s remorse. The little rifle provedmore than I had longed for since I was12.With the sun now forcing misty fin-

gers through the fog and between bare

limbs and around sturdy trunks of oaksthat were waiting patiently for springand new birth, a pair of wood duckswhistled by. A flock of geese honkedfrom high overhead.

A single-file string of does nibbledalong, unaware of my presence. One sus-pected something and did that head-bobbing maneuver in my direction. Sheconcluded, if indeed she did see me, thatI was no threat. Her conclusion was cor-rect. They pattered quietly on dampleaves and melted into a pine plantation.And there were squirrels. One in an

oak nearby, five or six bouncing aroundthe treetops over there to the right. Butactually taking one or more of thesegradually became a matter of less importthan I had envisioned while driving tothe woods earlier. I was content to watchand think and find great refreshment inthe moment.

I considered some words of Solomon.You know those from Ecclesiastes wherehe, a wealthy, powerful man possessingevery material thing he could want andexperiencing every perceived pleasurethat could come to mind, laments,“Vanity of vanities,” this from the KingJames Version. The New InternationalVersion translates it “Meaningless!Meaningless!”

Solomon goes on in this same

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thought process to say, “What do peopleget for all the toil and anxious strivingwith which they labor under the sun?” –Ecclesiastes 2: 22 (NIV). Strong wordsdemanding thought. I thought.

Here I was experiencing a prodigioussupply of unexpected gifts. None ofthem required “toil and anxious striv-ing.” They were gifts. Foolish I would benot to recognize them as such and graspeach for what it was, allow them individ-ually and collectively to enrich and ener-gize my life that, like the life of every-body else I know, is filled with dailystruggles and fatigue from the mundane.This perfect day in the squirrel woods

was running my cup over with richrewards.

Perhaps, either literally or figuratively,there is a tan game vest in your closet.Perhaps there is a vintage .22 collectingdust in a corner. You might considerdragging out these items from the pastand making them a part of the presentand future. A perfect day could be hid-den in them.

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A perfect day in thesquirrel woods yields

unexpected gifts

A day in the squirrel woods can become something far more than just finding a squirrel. Photo: Sam Valentine.

symptoms of gardening cabin fever, trygrowing some of these fresh microgreensindoors. Not only will you scratch thatgardening itch, but you’ll have some

moistened growing mix. Because theplants are small and you will harvestthem after only a short period of time,overcrowding will not be a problem.You actually want your container to bethick and lush with the growing micro-greens.

Gently tap the seeds into the soil andcover. A large zip-top bag covers con-tainers well, while a plastic dome is idealif you are using a bedding plant flat.

The seeds will start to germinate aftera couple of days, and most greens willbe ready to start harvesting after sevendays. Some microgreens, such as beetsor basil, take 21 days before they areready to harvest.

Sow seeds weekly to ensure a steadysupply of microgreens and keep you freeof cabin fever.

The best way to water your micro-greens is to place the container in asaucer, add water to the saucer and letplants soak up water from the bottom.Because the plants are small, sprinklingfrom the top will beat them down.

If you plan to grow more than just afew containers over the winter, considerordering your seed in bulk quantities tosave money. However, buying individualpackets from the garden center is a greatway to try a variety of microgreens.

So if you are exhibiting any of the

Dr. Gary Bachman is MSUhorticulturist at the Coastal Researchand Extension Center in Biloxi.

inter can be hard onavid gardeners becausecold temperatures pro-hibit many gardeningactivities. They may

become bored, restless and perhaps evenshow irritation at the slightest annoy-ance.

These are classic symptoms of gar-dening cabin fever. For the active gar-dener, it only gets worse when all thosecatalogs startarriving.

A simple cureis to bring thegarden indoorsuntil springarrives. Many ofthose incomingcatalogs offerindoor gardeningoptions that bor-der on the extrav-agant, with fancygrow lights, recirculating pumps andspecial growing pods.

But an indoor garden can be as sim-ple as some fresh microgreens on thewindowsill in a pot. In fact, having amicrogreens garden in the winter is theperfect way to satisfy the need to gardenand to have delicious and nutritious sal-ads at the same time.

Microgreens are colorful and take asfew as seven days to produce a wonder-ful addition to the dinner table. Asiangreens such as bok choi, cole crops suchas cabbage or broccoli, or foliage of car-rots, radish, Swiss chard or beets areoften used.

Herbs like basil—the lemon or limebasil selections work quite wellindoors—cilantro and parsley can begrown indoors. Lettuce is not a goodchoice, as the plants tend to stretch toomuch when grown indoors.

Growing microgreens is easy andrequires only a small space on a win-dowsill or under a light. Any size con-tainer will do. Small containers will pro-vide enough to spice up a single dinneror salad. If you use bedding plant flats,you can grow enough to supply freshmicrogreens throughout the week.

Always grow your microgreens in agood potting mix marketed to be usedin containers.

Thickly sprinkle seeds of yourfavorite greens on the surface of the

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SouthernGardeningby Dr. Gary Bachman

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read or talk about. Therefore, I’ll say upfront there’s a way to help bypass the dis-ease and preserve a healthy mind. Manyof us are getting older—that is, olderthan 50 or 60, the ages many developthis horrific disease. But today I’ll giveyou information on “how to save yourbrain.”That’s on my list of New Year’s

Resolutions.One source of my research is the

February issue of Psychology Today maga-zine. It took a while to examine otherstudies on the subject and decide on oneparticular report to use on dementia. Butthe article “How to Save Your Brain” inthe magazine is easier for you to findand read the details. I’m not qualified toclarify the research.More than 45 percent of Americans

are under the impression that there is aneffective treatment, but the medicationused today is not a cure, according tothe article. It may or may not delay theinevitable.The only way we can prevent or stall

our loss of brain power is by eating “spe-cific food.” Those who don’t develop thedisease are already eating these nutrients,or they are immune.Here we go again! Are you tired of

can almost guaranteethat you will relate tothis column,Mississippi—as well asFrance, Germany,

Spain, and the entire United States.I won’t discuss the history of

Valentine’s Day or tell you that it’s thesecond-largest card-sending day in theU.S. More than 140 million are senteach year.Nor will I write this column in my

tongue-in-cheekstyle. This is aserious subject.The reason I

mentioned theforeign countriesis because myinformationcomes fromdependable,trustworthy sci-entists atHarvardUniversity and other renowned universi-ties where neuroscientists spend theirlives studying this complicated problem.These professionals exchange informa-tion from around the world.My topic is about the major health

fear—after cancer—of the four Westerncountries I mentioned above. The fear is

Ihearing “we are what we eat”? In thiscase I believe it’s worth eating for brainhealth. The book, which I haven’tbought yet but is next on my list, iscalled “Your Brain on Food” by neuro-scientist Gary Wenk. He’s a professor atOhio State University and holds manyimpressive titles.Here are some suggestions:We need a diet rich in antioxidants

found in colorful fruits and vegetables—compounds like A, C and E, betacarotene and spice in chili peppers.These help keep cells from showing thewear and tear of living. A few that con-tain large amounts of antioxidants areblueberries, broccoli, grapes, prunes,strawberries, spinach, artichokes andapples. Also herbs: rosemary, turmeric,thyme and oregano. Turmeric is in curry,a staple in Indian cooking. The inci-dence of Alzheimer’s in India is one-sixthof that in the U.S.Wenk says that vitamin supplements

offer little protection against Alzheimer’s.When we eat big meals loaded with

high glycemic food (simple sugar carbo-hydrates), it undermines the insulin sys-tem, which plays a major part in brainhealth.Guess what the big meal of the day

should be? Yes, we’ve heard that break-fast is important to keep us healthy.

After several hours of sleep the brain isrunning low on glucose. We need glu-cose in our brain cells for cognition andself-control. Cognition is the process ofacquiring knowledge and understanding.Take a breather here. I’m giving

myself a lecture, not you. I’ll admitmuch of my time is spent looking forkeys, coffee cup, shoes. And a person’sname doesn’t pop into my head as quick-ly as it use to. I don’t know about you,but my memory isn’t A-plus anymore.I’m determined to get back on thePresident’s list! Even if I have to eat liver.Back to lecturing. Here’s an example

of breakfast food for the brain:• Complex carbohydrates, such as oat-meal, whole grain bagel, grapefruit orlow-fat yogurt• An antioxidant, perhaps orange juice• Protein, such as eggs or turkey sausage.Add coffee or tea. They contain

antioxidant and anti-inflammatory com-pounds. Coffee protects your brainagainst aging by reducing the likelihoodof Parkinson’s disease or dementia.Eat less! Wenk reports that the lead-

ing cause of preventable death in theworld is obesity. It can also lead todementia.The good news is that Alzheimer’s

disease may be preventable, according tothese latest studies. Check into thisinformation and get the details. There ismuch, much more.At the moment I’m out of glucose.

Think I’ll find a couple of squares of 72percent dark chocolate to eat (it’sallowed) and watch Dr. Oz.Write me and we’ll all do this brain

thing together. Let’s form a supportgroup.Note: I’ll try not to be serious for the

next few months.Thank you, Diamondhead Methodist,

for your invitation to speak Jan. 28.

Grin ‘n’Bare Itby Kay Grafe

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Food for thought: Eat to save your brain

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more than two decades ago. Much has changed inthe intervening years, including technology, ourunderstanding of the environment and the electric

utility industry.Today, officials with the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency ―often under court order — are tryingto modify the Clean Air Act to fitnew circumstances. Without a doubt,new EPA rules being issued will windup back in the courts ― and lengthylitigation will ensue.Reasonable people can and will

disagree over how to find a balancebetween protecting the environment,guaranteeing a reliable supply of

power, and keeping electric bills affordable. Underthe right circumstances, Congress eventually willhave to revisit the Clean Air Act and update it tofit the needs of the 21st century. In the meantime,Coast Electric will keep you updated on our effortsto encourage lawmakers and regulators to strikethe proper balance on these concerns.

At Coast Electric, we have three top priorities:to provide you safe, reliable access to electricpower; to offer that service as affordably as possi-ble; and to do both of those things in afiscally and environmentally responsi-ble fashion.Because Coast Electric is a not-for-

profit enterprise—which means yourmoney stays local; we don’t have toworry about distant shareholders—weare well-positioned to make any neces-sary investments for ensuring safe, reli-able and affordable electricity.However, fulfilling our commit-

ment to environmental stewardship ina fiscally responsible manner hasbecome more challenging. Today, many environ-mental laws that were adopted by Congressdecades ago are being used by federal agencies andthe courts to address issues for which they werenever intended.For example, the federal Clean Air Act is now

40 years old and was last amended in 1990 —

CEO’s message

Robert Occhi

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Celebrating 75 years of Coast ElectricThese days, electricity is so much a part of our daily

lives that we don’t see it as a luxury – it’s a necessity. Wewalk in a room and flip a switch and the lights come on.Our homes are comfortable because of our heating andcooling systems. Machines wash our clothes and disheswhile we go about our business. But it was only 75 yearsago that many in Hancock, Harrison and Pearl Rivercounties received power that makes these luxuries possi-ble today. In 1937, Hancock Electric and Gulf CoastElectric, which merged to become Coast Electric in1939, began lighting the way for many in rural areas of

the three south Mississippi counties. This year, we arecelebrating 75 years of Coast Electric and we would likefor you, our members, to be part of the celebration. Doany of you remember the day the lights came on? Doyou remember the early days of the co-op?We want to hear from you. As part of our celebration,

we want to share your stories about what life was likebefore and after Coast Electric. Please contact us at com-munications@coastepa.com or call 228-363-7257 if youwould like to share your memories with us.We look forward to hearing from you!

Be on the lookout!Coast Electric has received information from some mem-

bers about individuals who are knocking on their doors andasking for donations to help Coast Electric members paytheir power bills. These are not employees of Coast Electricnor are they authorized to collect money on Coast Electric’sbehalf. While Coast Electric does have a program to helpmembers in need, called Share Your Blessings, the cooperativedoes not collect funds by going door-to-door. Members whowould like to contribute may indicate the amount theywould like to donate on their billing statement in the spaceprovided. Funds are then given to the American Red Cross,which manages and administers the funds to qualified appli-cants.

“So many Coast Electric members give so generously totheir friends and neighbors in need,” said Coast ElectricPresident and CEO Bob Occhi. “We urge them all to makesure – before they pull out their checkbooks – that they aredonating to a reputable source and not someone who is try-ing to take advantage of their giving nature.”

Anyone who is approached should call the local authori-ties. Members who have questions can call Coast Electric at877-769-2372.

FRAUD ALERT!

QA&Many people

know there aretax credits available forenergy efficientupgrades, but don’tknow what they needto do to actuallyreceive them. The firstthing you should do isto make sure the ener-gy efficient upgradeyou performed on yourhouse qualifies for a taxcredit. Visitwww.energysavers.govfor information aboutall the energy efficientupgrades that qualify.There is also a place on the site thattells you how to claim upgrades thatwere done during 2009 or 2010 thathaven’t been claimed already. Thewebsite also gives you a link to theInternal Revenue Service’s website(www.irs.gov) to get the proper formsthat you will need to turn in withyour taxes. You will need the salesreceipts as well as the manufacturecertification statement for your

records. The tax credits canonly be claimed once andare limited to the year theywere performed. There is amaximum tax credit limitof $500 for those tax cred-its that expired inDecember of 2011. Forthose of you who missedout on these tax credits,there are also many that areavailable through 2016.These include geothermalheat pumps, solar energysystems, wind energy sys-tems, fuel cells and electricvehicles.For more informa-

tion, please contact your localrepresentative.Harrison CountyPhillippe Michel: 228-539-5720phillippemichel@coastepa.comHancock CountyClay Sweet: 228-363-7261claysweet@coastepa.comPearl River CountyScottWhite: 601-889-5109swhite@coastepa.com

If I invested in an energy efficient upgrade onmy home during the 2011 year, how do I go

about getting the tax credit?

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By Gordon ReddCoast Electric Board ChairmanBy and large, we don’t get to choose

who provides our electric service. Folkson opposite sides of the road may beserved by different electric providers,some by a stockholder-driven investor-owned utility, others by a city-ownedmunicipal electric system. We are a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned byyou and your fellow mem-bers.But there’s one major

difference between theseentities. Every home orbusiness that receivespower from an electriccooperative — 18 millionin 47 states — owns a por-tion of the utility. As aresult, anyone who receives cooperativeelectric service becomes a member andconsumer, not a customer. Across thenation, electric co-ops serve more than42 million people.Being a member matters. Coast

Electric doesn’t exist to make profits fordistant investors on Wall Street. We existto provide you with safe, reliable andaffordable electric service — and doingso in a way that raises the quality of lifein our communities. Because electric co-ops operate on a not-for-profit basis,they have no need to increase revenuesabove what it takes to run the businessin a financially sound manner. Thisstructure helps keep your electric billaffordable.Membership also matters because

electric co-ops care about improving thequality of life in the areas they serve.

From sponsoring the scoreboard at thehigh school football stadium to takingdonations for the local food bank orparticipating in local charity walks,Coast Electric invests in local communi-ties where you live and work.Membership matters because it enti-

tles you to certain benefits like energyaudits that help you find ways to loweryour electricity use, or college scholar-

ships for your children. Youreceive this newspaper becauseyou’re a member of an electriccooperative that wants you tostay abreast of important co-opnews and events. The Co-opConnections® card even givesyou discounts from nationalchain retailers and restaurantsand local stores in your com-

munity. Check out Connections.coop tofind discounts in your neighborhood.Membership matters because you

have a voice and a vote in how your co-op is governed. Through democraticcontrol, members like you elected meand others from our co-op to serve onthe board of directors. Control stays inlocal hands. Your board of directors,along with those who work for your co-op, are your friends and neighbors.Membership matters because you

receive returns on your investment inyour co-op. Electric co-ops aim to oper-ate at-cost, so any excess revenues, ormargins, are returned to members in theform of capital credits, based on theirelectric use.The bottom line: Membership mat-

ters because you matter to your electriccooperative.

Membership matters

Gordon Redd

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Serving our membersCoast Electric honors the following employees for their years of service to the cooperative and its members.

30Years of Service• Richard Reynolds• Jody Smith• Chuck Morel• Geraldine McKay

25Years of Service• John Holston• Ronald Spence• Bert Von Antz IV• Timothy Cameron• Maurice Necaise II• MelodyWhite• Regan Necaise

20Years of Service• Lou Collins• Donnis Harvey• Kevin Maurigi

35Years of Service• Keith Hoda• Anne Stewart• Willie Thomas• Lynette Brown• George Malley

Got cabin fever this winter? Spend timemaking your home more energy efficientand start saving for your summer vacation!

You can trim your electric bill all yearlong by taking a few simple steps. Here’s alist of Coast Electric Power Association’s rec-ommendations for year-round energy andmoney savings!

February: Adjust your water heater. Turning down thetemperature gauge to below 120 degrees F can heat up yoursavings.

March: Stopair from escapingyour home andmoney from escap-ing your wallet!Check your atticand seal thoseleaky ducts.

April: A littlecaulk can go a longway. Air leaks in your home add up. Caulking cracks andopenings to the outside could save more than $200 a year.

May:Make sure your refrigerator is on your spring clean-ing to-do list. Throw outexpired items, clean therefrigerator inside andout, and check the tem-perature gauge. For maxi-mum operating efficiency,a refrigerator’s tempera-

ture should be between 37 and 40 degrees F.

June:When was the last time you changed a filter?Replacing furnace and air conditioner filters regularly canhave a big impact on a home’s energy use. Dirty filters canrestrict air flow and reduce the overall efficiency of your cool-

ing system, forcing itto work harder on hotsummer days.

July: Your home’scooling costs can sky-rocket—right alongwith the temperature outside—during summer months.Keeping your thermostat set between 78 and 80 degrees Fcan save up to 8 percent on monthly cooling bills.

August: Heading out of town onvacation? Be sure to unplug all of yourelectronic devices, such as comput-ers, monitors, printers, TV andcable boxes, DVD players andmicrowaves. Electronics with digi-tal displays and instant-on fea-tures consume energy evenif they’re not in use.

September: Be a“fan-atic.”While theydon’t replace an air condi-tioner or a heat pump, fans movethe air so everyone feels more comfortable. On a milder day,a fan is a much more ener-gy-efficient choice thancranking up the air condi-tioning. Fans cool people,not rooms, so turn themoff when you leave.

October: Get readyfor winter by insulatingyour attic. Adding 9 ormore inches of insulationcould save you more than$150 a year.

November: As theweather cools down, pull

up your win-dow shades.Keeping blinds openduring cold weather letsheat from sunlight in, reducingthe need to turn up your home’s thermostat.

December: Put a new ENER-GY STAR appliance at the top of yourChristmas wish list. Upgradingappliances like washing machines toENERGY STAR-rated models can saveup to $140 per year.

January: Lowering your ther-mostat just a few degrees duringwinter months can save as much as $85 per year.Programmable thermostats make it easy to save by offeringpre-programmed settings to regulate a home’s temperaturethroughout the year.

Coast Electric is dedicated to being an energy efficiency resourcefor its members. To learn more about how you can save moneythrough energy efficiency practices, call us at 1-877-769-2372.

For even more information, check out energysavers.gov, an onlineportal to energy saving tips to help motivate small changes inbehavior that add up to big savings.

Adding insulation to your home? An R-value indi-cates insulation’s resistance to heat flow—a higherR-value means more effective insulation. Everytype of insulation has a unique R-value dependingon material, thickness and density. Your ideal R-value depends on whether your home is new or

existing, your heating fuel and where you live.Learn more at www.energysavers.gov.Source: U.S. Department of Energy

ENERGY efficiency tip

Year-round energy savings

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Interested in saving energy to loweryour electric bill, but confused aboutnew technology and information avail-able to help you do so? Separate factfrom fiction with the following energy-saving myths.

Myth #1: It takes less energy to havemy thermostat maintain a comfortabletemperature while I’m away than it doesto have it heat up or cool down my housewhen I get home.

If you’re going to be gone for morethan a few hours, then it is more cost-effective to turn heat or air conditioningon once you return than it is to maintaina comfortable temperature while you’reout.

ENERGY STAR, a joint program ofthe U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) and the U.S. Departmentof Energy, recommends adjusting yourthermostat up in the summer and downin the winter by 8 degrees Fahrenheitwhile you’re asleep or away from yourhouse.

Myth #2: I can save money simply byinstalling a programmable thermostat.

On their own, programmable thermo-stats do not make your heating or cool-ing system more efficient. Their money-saving value lies in their ability to, onceproperly programmed, automatically reg-ulate the temperature inside your house

to coincide with when you’re there andwhen you’re not. If you need help pro-gramming your thermostat, directionsare usually available from the manufac-turer’s website.

Myth #3: When I turn off electronics(like my TV, game console, or computer)they stop drawing power from the outlet.

Even when turned off, most modernelectronics consume a small amount ofelectricity if they’re still plugged in.Chargers for mobile devices also con-sume electricity if plugged in, even whenthey are not actively charging the device.This wasted energy, called “phantomload,” accounts for as much as 10 per-cent of a home’s total electric use,according to the Lawrence BerkeleyNational Laboratory. The solution:unplug your electronics when you’ve fin-ished using them. Using a power stripcan help you conveniently unplug multi-ple devices at once, while newer, “smart”power strips can automatically cut offphantom loads on their own.

Myth #4: Compact fluorescent light-bulbs (CFLs) take forever to reach fullbrilliance, have inadequate light qualityor unpleasant color, and make no differ-ence on my utility bill.

As with many products, CFLs vary inquality. Color and brightness differacross manufacturers, and some bulbs

simply work better than others.Looking for the ENERGY STARsymbol ensures that you’re purchas-ing a high-quality product. Also, besure to install CFLs in fixtures thatremain on for long periods, or thatyou use often, to get the maximumenergy savings out of your bulbs. Inaddition, specialty CFLs areavailable for applica-tions such asspotlightingor bathroomvanity fix-tures.

Myth #5:Mercury fromCFLs poses aserious risk to the environment.

On the contrary, CFLs actually pre-vent the release of mercury into the envi-ronment by reducing the electricityneeded from power plants. According tothe U.S. Energy InformationAdministration, about half of electricityin the U.S. is generated from coal. EPAestimates that coal combustion for powerplants releases roughly 400 times themercury into the environment than thecumulative mercury contribution fromland-filled CFLs, assuming that no CFLsare recycled. However, it is still impor-tant to dispose of burned-out bulbs and

clean up broken bulbs properly. Learnhow at www.lamprecycle.org.

Myth #6: It is not worth my time ormoney to seal small air leaks around mywindows and doors, or to make sure myhome is adequately insulated.

According to ENERGY STAR, airleaks around cracks and gaps throughoutyour home become the equivalent ofleaving a window open all year long.Typical homeowners can save up to 10percent on their total annual energy billby sealing and insulating their home.E Source is a Colorado-based provider of

energy business intelligence. For moreinformation, please visit www.esource.com.

Coast Electric celebrates retirees

Debunking energy myths

The management, board members and fellow employees of Coast Electric are grateful forthe years of service, expertise, knowledge and leadership these employees shared.

OperationsSuperintendentRene Olier retiredin January aftermore than 42 yearsof service.

Senior DispatcherChuck Morel retiredin January as well,after working forthe cooperative formore than 31 years.

Dispatcher ValerieShaw retired after14 years with CoastElectric.

Coast Electric recently honored three employees for their decades of service to the cooperativeand the members it serves.

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Coast Electric Members save over $$11..88 mmiilllliioonn using their FFRREEEE Co-op Connections Member Benefits Card

• 2 Brothers SecuritySystems, LLC• Dee’s Discount VarietyStore• Jack’s Firestone & AutoRepair• Diamondhead TennisWorld• Ellis MaintenanceServices• Fashion Express Jewelryand Gifts• Moore & Powell CPA’s,P.A.• Quest Medical Services, Inc.

• Sloppy Dogs Café• Sno Palace• Total Body Health &Fitness• Bush Plumbing, Inc.• Henderson Ford• Antlers and WingsHunting Plantation• CMT Lab Services, LLC• Anytime Fitness• Breath’s Boats and Motors• Coastal Hydraulics &Supply, LLC• Giclee Fine Arts• Rotolo Consultants, Inc.

SPRING is just around the corner and households all across Mississippiwill be revived and refreshed with the annual ritual of “spring cleaning.”Gardens and landscapes will get major facelifts as the warmer weatherapproaches. Air conditioning units will be serviced, filters changed, thermo-stats reset, light bulbs replaced and so much more. Now is the perfect time touse your FREE Co-op Connections Card and save money. Whether you areshopping online or around town, don’t pass up money-saving opportunitiesfor all your household, gardening, energy efficiency upgrades, prescriptionsand everyday things.

Simply visit www.coastepa.com and click on the Co-op Connections Cardto begin browsing through hundreds of discounts to see which ones best suityour spring cleaning and energy efficiency needs. One national company inparticular, EnergySavers.coop, offers a 20 percent discount on energy moni-toring devices, programmable thermostats, filter whistles, CFLs and manymore energy-saving devices. You also have coupons.com at your fingertips thatallows you to select and print money-saving coupons from hundreds of topbrands, such as Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, KraftFoods and Clorox. Most importantly, you can see the current discountsoffered by local vendors on products and services such as landscaping supplies,air conditioner servicing and products, rental equipment and so much more to

save you money while getting the job done. One of the major savings that Coast Electric members have benefitted

from is the prescription discount feature. Members receive a 10 percent to 60percent discount on prescription drugs at more than 60,000 national andregional pharmacy chain stores—including CVS, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Targetand many more. You can get a listof participating pharmacies and doprice-comparison shopping onlineor by phone. Check out thePharmacy Discount feature on ourwebsite or on the back of your Co-op Connections Card for details.

Coast Electric’s Co-op Connections Program is just one more program yourlocal electric cooperative offers to help keep your day-to-day costs down. Besure to carry your Co-op Connections Card in your wallet or on your key-chain and take it with you wherever you go. You never know when you’ll beable to use it for saving locally or nationally on all kinds of products and serv-ices. If you don’t have a card, just call and we will mail one to you.

For more information or to get your card, contact Janell Nolan, program coor-dinator, at (228) 363-7259 or e-mail connections@coastepa.com.

Some of our local, participating businesses:

February 2012 � Today in Mississippi � 11

Electric bills reflect weather patternsMinimizing movement of conditioned air can cut costs

Area students selected for YouthLeadership Program

Teddi BrownMiss. School of Math and Science

Jessica SmithPearl River Central High School

Raygan NecaiseHancock High School

Electric bills vary with the seasons,driven by weather and consumer use pat-terns.“Weather matters,” said Director of

Residential Energy Management MarkWallace. “When it’s cool outdoors, fami-ly members generally want the housewarm. When it’s hot outside, air condi-tioners make things more pleasant.”How much weather affects your elec-

tric bills depends on many factors,including your home’s original construc-tion materials, insulation and air leaks.Personal comfort plays a role too, as doesthe difference between the thermostatsetting inside and temperatures out-doors.

“When a house stays at 68 degreesFahrenheit, but the outdoor temperaturevaries from minus 20 degrees in winterto more than 100 degrees on a muggysummer’s day, demand for heating andcooling can be significant,” Wallace said.“Cooled air leaving a home essentiallywastes the money spent to cool it. Thesame is true for air a homeowner haspaid to warm.”R-value offers a way of measuring

insulation’s effectiveness (a higher R-value indicates more effective insula-tion). For example, on a 28-degree day,heat loss from a residence set at 68degrees could hit 2,464 Btu per houreven through an 80 ft. x 10 ft. exteriorwall packed with R-13 insulation.Reverse that situation on a scorching day— 100 degrees outside — and heat gainindoors will still reach 2,464 BTU perhour.To save money, Coast Electric energy

experts suggest setting your thermostatat 68 degrees in the winter and at 78

degrees in the summer. This simplechange could mean savings on your elec-tric bill.Members who want more advice can

contact any of Coast Electric’sResidential Energy Management repre-sentatives. These specialists can save youhundreds of dollars by uncovering ener-gy waste and making recommendationsto improve energy efficiency.Hancock County: Clay Sweet228-363-7261Harrison County: Phillippe Michel228-539-5720Pearl River County: Scott White601-889-5109In the meantime, adjust the thermo-

stat. Keep blinds and drapes on thesunny side of your home closed in sum-mer and open in winter. Find mysteri-ously “hot” or “cold” spots in the houseand solve them by installing gasket sealsaround outlets and weather strippingalong doors and windows, replacing oldwindows, and upgrading insulation.

When practical, adjust landscaping toprovide shade for your property in sum-mer and sunlight in winter.Weather doesn’t have to play havoc

with electricity bills. “There are a varietyof tools, appliances and resources avail-able to solve all sorts of energy chal-lenges,” Wallace said. “Some, such asnew windows or a roof, require signifi-cant financing. But there are a lot ofoptions that are inexpensive and simpleto benefit from.”Find more ways to save at

www.TogetherWeSave.com.Sources: Jim Herritage, CEM, EnergyAuditors, Inc.; Residential Energy: CostSavings and Comfort for ExistingBuildings by John Krigger and ChrisDorsi.Kris Wendtland writes on energy effi-

ciency issues for the National RuralElectric Cooperative Association, theArlington, Va.-based service arm of thenation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

Three high school juniors wererecently selected from a pool of talentedyoung leaders to participate in theElectric Power Associations ofMississippi’s 2012 Youth Leadership pro-gram. Teddi Brown, a Long Beach resi-dent attending the Mississippi School ofMath and Science, Raygan Necaise, astudent at Hancock High School andJessica Smith a student at Pearl RiverCentral High School, will representCoast Electric Power Association inJackson this spring and in Washington,D.C., in June.Teddi, Raygan and Jessica were cho-

sen from a talented group of young lead-

ers to participate in the program thatwill educate them about cooperativesand our nation’s political system. Elitestudents from the three-county area wereselected by the counselors at theirschools to participate in Coast Electric’sCooperative University, a day of fun andeducation, and formal interviews.

Community leaders and employees fromother cooperatives across the state servedas judges.“The candidates that went through

the selection process for this year’s YouthLeadership Program are exceptional stu-dents and leaders in their schools andcommunities,” said Coast Electric’s Vice

President of Marketing, MemberServices and Public Relations RonBarnes. “The judges were impressed bytheir talents and had a very difficult timewith choosing only three. We know thatTeddi, Raygan and Jessica will representCoast Electric and their communitieswell in Jackson and in Washington.”

FEBRUARY 9-15, 2012Rodney Atkins • Chris Cagle • Lee Brice • George Jones

Jerrod Niemann • Eli Young Band • Jake Owen

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Included in the roster:• elected officials in executive, legislativeand judicial branches of state government

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14 � Today in Mississippi � February 2012

MississippiCooksFEATURED COOKBOOK:

Feedingthe Faithful

Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake1 cup Coca-Cola1/2 cup oil1 stick butter or margarine4 Tbsp. cocoa powder2 cups sugar2 cups flour

1/2 tsp. salt2 eggs1/2 cup buttermilk1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. vanilla extract

Frosting:1/2 cup plus 1/2 tsp. butter3 1/2 cups cocoa powder6 Tbsp. Coca-Cola

1 box confectioners’ sugar1 tsp. vanilla extrace

In a saucepan, bring Coca-Cola, oil, butter and cocoa powder to a boil. Mix sugar,flour and salt together; pour into boiling liquid. Remove from heat and beat well.Add eggs, buttermilk, soda and vanilla; beat well. Pour into a well-greased andfloured sheet pan. Bake at 350 F for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool briefly; ice with frost-ing recipe while still slightly warm.

Boil butter, cocoa powder and Coca-Cola. Remove from heat and blend in confec-tioners’ sugar and vanilla. Spread on warm cake.

French Toast Brulee1/2 cup butter1 cup packed brown sugar2 Tbsp. honey1 loaf French bread5 large eggs

1 1/2 cups half-and-half1 tsp. vanilla1/4 tsp. saltPowdered sugar

In the microwave, melt butter in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Stir inbrown sugar and honey. Pour into bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Slicebread into 1-inch thick slices. Place in a single layer in baking dish, packing tightly.Crack eggs in a bowl; whisk to blend. Whisk in half-and-half, vanilla and salt. Pourevenly over bread. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours. Preheatoven to 350 F. Bake, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are gold-en, about 40 minutes. Cut into serving pieces, lift out and place on plate. Sprinklewith powdered sugar before serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Shrimp Dip Magnifico12 ozs. cream cheese, softened1 cup Thousand Island salad dressing1/2 cup light mayonnaise1 cup minced green onions

2 lbs. large shrimp, cooked and chopped3 tsp. Tabasco sauce1 Tbsp. seasoned salt1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish

Beat cream cheese, salad dressing and mayonnaise together until well blended. Stirin green onions, shrimp, Tabasco sauce, seasoned salt and horseradish. Cover andchill 6 to 8 hours. Serve with assorted party crackers.

Honey Mustard Asparagus1 (15-oz.) can asparagus spears1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. honey3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

3 Tbsp. lemon juice1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil

Prepare asparagus spears according to label directions; drain. Mix honey, mustard,lemon juice and olive oil in a covered container. Drizzle over asparagus. Serves 4.

Peanut Butter Frosting1 cup butter, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter4 cups powdered sugar, divided

1/4 cup milk2 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and peanut butter together. Add half the powdered sugar and blend.Blend in milk and vanilla. Add remaining powdered sugar. Stir until smooth andwell blended. Fis is really good on chocolate cake.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecakes1 pkg. refrigerated chocolate chip cookie

dough1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 large egg1 tsp. vanilla extract1 (21-oz.) can cherry pie filling

Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Cut cookiedough into 12 pieces and place a piece into the bottom of each cup. Bake 10 to 12minutes. Beat cream cheese, condensed milk, egg and vanilla in a bowl untilsmooth. Pour about 3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over each bakedcookie in the cup. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until set. Cool completely on a wirerack. Top with cherry pie filling and chill for 1 hour.

Fe Cursillo Movement of South Mississippi has published its first cookbook,“Feeding the Faithful,” a collection of some 600 recipes from more than 130 con-tributors throughout south Mississippi and beyond.

Fe book includes a brief history of Cursillo, defined as a “short course” in livingwhat is fundamental to being a Christian. Fe Cursillo Movement began in Spainduring World War II.

Funds raised by cookbook sales help support Cursillo weekend retreats forCatholics as well as Arise weekends for non-Catholics and those seeking informa-

tion about the Catholic faith.“Feeding the Faithful” has recipes to

please all cooks but particularly thosewho enjoy preparing seafood and ethnicdishes, including the recipes reprintedhere.

To order, send $12 plus $3 S&H perbook to Beth Goellner, CursilloMovement of South Mississippi, 7707Joe Fountain Road, Ocean Springs,MS 39564.

For more information on the cook-book, email Goellner at bethgoell-ner@yahoo.com.

Visit www.biloxicursillo.org formore information on the CursilloMovement of South Mississippi.

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JoinWalt and many other Mississippians as they open theirlife albums and share their memories in words and photographs.

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A Gathering for Women, March 3,Diamondhead. Christian speaker and authorTracy Lewis of Mercy & Grace Ministry tospeak on Relationship Building; 9 a.m. - 2p.m. Lunch; child care for 12 and under. Free.Diamondhead Community Church. Details:228-255-5556; www.dhcommunitychurch.org.Greenhouse Tomato Short Course, March 6-7, Raymond. Seminars, exhibitors covering allaspects of greenhouse tomato production.Admission; advance registration available.Eagle Ridge Conference Center. Details: 601-892-3731; greenhousetomatosc.com.B&S Consignment - Ladies, Juniors andMen’s Consignment Sales, March 7-9,Brookhaven. Clothing, accessories, homedecor, furniture. Lincoln Civic Center. Details:601-303-1466; www.bnsconsignment.com.Twice As Nice Kids Resale Event, March 8-10, Biloxi. Gently used children’s toys, clothes,books, infant equipment, games and more.Free. Dr. Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center.Details: 850-341-1676; www.2asnicekidsresale.com.Book Signing and Reading, March 13,Waynesboro. Mississippi author AnDerecco; 3-5 p.m. Waynesboro-Wayne County Library.Details: 769-218-7687; anderecco@gmail.com.

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African American Military History MuseumBlack History Month Events, throughFebruary, Hattiesburg. Display of militarymemorabilia of Vietnam War vet CharlesBrown. Presentations by local Vietnam vetseach Saturday, 11 a.m. Book talk/signing withDarthy Patton-Johnson Feb. 11, 3 p.m. AfricanAmerican Military History Museum. Details:601-450-1942; www.hattiesburguso.com.Black History Month Program: LouisianaNative Guards, Feb. 12, Ocean Springs. Storyof African American soldiers guarding ShipIsland after 1863; 2 p.m. Free. William M.Colmer Visitor Center, Davis Bayou. Details:228-875-9057; www.nps.gov/guis.Mississippi Coast Jazz Society Jam Sessionand Dance, Feb. 12 and March 11, Biloxi. HardRock Casino; 2-5 p.m. Admission for non-members. Details: 228-392-4177.

Submissions should reach us at least two months prior to the event date and must include a phone number with areacode for publication. Mail submissions to Mississippi Events, Today in Mississippi, P.O. Box 3300, Ridgeland, MS 39158-3300; fax to (601) 605-8601; or e-mail to news@epaofms.com. Event details are subject to change. We recommend call-ing to confirm dates and times before traveling. For more events, go to www.visitmississippi.org.

March 3, Columbus. Free. Reception March 3,2-4 p.m. Mississippi University for WomenDepartment of Art & Design. Details: 662-329-7119.Sixth Annual Southern Strings DulcimerFestival, Feb. 23-25, Hattiesburg. Workshops,concerts, vendors, private lessons and DeepSouth Dulcimer Competition. William CareyUniversity Campus. Details: 601-583-6424;www.mississippidulcimer.com.Mark Trammell Quartet in Concert, Feb. 24,Forest. Magnolia Heights Baptist Church; 7p.m. Details: 601-697-4822, 601-697-4832.Birds of Winter, Feb. 25, Ocean Springs. Birdwatching walk with a volunteer naturalist; 9a.m. Free. William M. Colmer Visitor Center,Davis Bayou. Details: 228-875-9057;www.nps.gov/guis.Marsh Boat Tours, Feb. 26, Ocean Springs.Tour bayou by boat with a park ranger; 1 and 2p.m. Free; preregistration required. William M.Colmer Visitor Center, Davis Bayou. Details:228-875-9057; www.nps.gov/guis.Sheep-to-Shawl Fiber Arts Demonstrations,March 3, Ridgeland. Handspinning, weavingdemonstrations. Sheep shearing (call fortimes); hands-on fiber crafts for kids; 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Free. Mississippi Craft Center. Details:601-573-6357; www.cvillewsg.com; acerce@aol.com.

18 � Today in Mississippi � February 2012

“Picture This” is a reader photo feature appear-ing in the January, April, July and October issuesof Today in Mississippi. We invite readers to sub-mit photos illustrating a given theme and select afew for publication.

Our next “Picture This” theme is ThePhotographer’s Alphabet. Submit pictures of anyobject that resembles a letter of the alphabet butdoes not actually depict the letter. For example, atire representing an “O” would qualify but not an“O” depicted on a sign.

Look for letter formations in your world andsend them to us by March 19. Be sure to identifythe letter in your photo.

Some of the most creative photos will appear inthe April 2012 issue of Today in Mississippi.

Photographers whose photos are selected forpublication are eligible for a $200 cash prize, tobe awarded in a random drawing in December.

Photos are selected for publication based ontheir overall quality, relevance to the giventheme, visual impact and suitability for printingon newsprint paper. We look for bright photoswith good contrast and sharp focus.Submission requirements• Photos must relate to the given theme.

• Photos must be the original work of an amateurphotographer (of any age).• Send prints or digital photos, but all photosmust be in sharp focus.• Digital photos should be high-resolution JPGfiles. The images may be cropped but please donot use photo-editing software to adjust colors ortones.• Please do not send any photo with the dateappearing on the image.• Photos must be accompanied by identifyinginformation, including photogra-pher’s name, address, phone andelectric power association (if appli-cable). Include the name(s) of anyrecognizable people in the picture.• Submit as many photos as youlike, but selectonly your best work.• Prints will be returned if accom-panied by aself-addressed, stamped envelope.We cannot, however, guaranteetheir safe return through the mail.How to submit

Mail prints or a photo CD to

Picture This, Today in Mississippi, P.O. Box 3300,Ridgeland, MS 39158-3300.

Or, attach photos to an email message andsend to news@epaofms.com. If submitting morethan one photo, please attach all photos to onlyone e-mail message, if possible.

Photos must be postmarked or emailed byMarch 19.

For more information, call Debbie Stringer,editor, at 601-605-8610 or e-mailnews@epaofms.com.

Our next Picture This reinvents the alphabet Mississippi Gem& Mineral SocietyAnnounces its 53rd Annual

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