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Mississippi 2012 Legislative Roster

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

• district maps• legislative standing committees• legislative deadlines calendar• map and directory of electricpower associations

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hen a company continues togrow and improve over thecourse of some 75 years, that’ssomething to celebrate.

Eight of the 26 electric powerassociations in Mississippi have celebrated their75th anniversary in recent years. Six more willjoin this exclusive club this year, with nine tofollow next year. How many companies canyou name that are still around (and still rele-vant) after 75 years?

It’s a point of pride for us that the electricpower associations organized in this state begin-ning in 1934 are as vital to local communitiestoday as they were in their early years.

Crough the years, electric power associa-tions have delivered more than electricity torural Mississippi. Cey have, for example,served as catalysts for economic developmentby making their service areas more inviting tobusiness and industry. No business can prosperin an area that does not have reliable, affordableelectric service.

For some companies, the cost of electricityalone can determine whether they choose tobuild a plant in Mississippi. So we have tomake sure our service is not only highlydependable but also competitively priced.

As a result, electric power associations servesome of the largest electrical loads in the state,including pulp mills, oil and gas facilities, andindustrial parks.We provide service to some of Mississippi’s

premier industrial parks, such as Port BienvilleIndustrial Park in Hancock County and thenewly created Linbrook Industrial Park inBrookhaven.

Electric power associations also have a longhistory as an important employer in smalltowns across Mississippi. An electric powerassociation is a place where a person can workfor decades and know he or she is making a realdifference in the community. Our employees

are devoted to providing efficient service tomembers. But many are also active in leader-ship roles in their churches, civic clubs, schoolsand local charitable campaigns.

I’m impressed—but not surprised—by thenumber of electric power association employeeswho retire with 40 or more years of loyal serv-ice to their credit. Our collective work forcerepresents thousands of years of service, a realadvantage in our everyday operations and espe-cially when a major storm causes massive poweroutages. Cese employees know every detail ofemergency power restoration, from communi-cations to work force coordination to re-ener-gizing power lines.

How does this vast experience benefit you?Simply put, you enjoy electric service that ranksamong the safest, most reliable and mostaffordable in the world.

As more electric power associations reachtheir 75th anniversary, each one will celebratein its own way. I encourage you to take thetime to learn more about the history of yourown electric power association. Chances are itwas started by a small group of local farmerswho wanted electric service for their ruralhomes and farms. Cey created an electriccooperative that would be owned and con-trolled by the people it served, a concept thatwould benefit the community beyond theirdreams.

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First-grader Jaquaries Boyd isone of the students who benefitfrom daily visits with B.J., aBichon Frise pup, at Starkville’sSudduth Elementary School.Principal Lisa Thompson startedthe dog therapy program lastAugust. B.J.’s effect on the stu-dents has been positive andencouraging. Story on page 4.

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Mississippi is . . .... long, hot summer nights, trips to the creek, picnics on Fourthof July with family all gathered around, kids jumping into thepond from the zip-line we made to go all the way across.

It’s Maw Maw telling us we couldn’t go barefooted till May,fireflies being caught in a Mason jar and Daddy plowing up thepotato patch with us kids behind him digging up all those taters(and we didn’t mind it because we knew we would get a trip tothe creek). Riding on back of the truck, playing cops and rob-bers on our bikes, making mud pies in the dirt under the sweetgum trees. I wouldn’t trade my growing-up years in the greatstate of Mississippi for anything in the world.

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Mississippi has a special place in my heart;from Mississippi I will never part.My grandmother telling tales of long agowhile she sat by the fireside to sew.Soft sounds of southern accents fill the room,the smell of fresh magnolias are in bloom.In our Bible Belt church bells ring,all the old hymns we still sing.Ce smell of corn bread fills the airwhile we look forward to the Mississippi State Fair.My Mississippi, my home state,I say it’s never second-rate.In my book, it’s great.

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A tiny chapel in the garden of Rosewood Manor (c. 1835) is but one of the architec-tural treasures to explore during the 72nd Annual Columbus Spring Pilgrimage,March 26 - April 7. In addition to tours of historic private homes via a double-deckerbus, pilgrimage events will include candlelight reenactments at Friendship Cemetery,Artisans Alley, living history, church tours and a 10K race. For information, call 800-327-2686 or visit www.columbus-ms.info.

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“I submitted a proposal to the schoolboard to use pet therapy as part of myprogram here at school, and it went over

unanimously,” she said.“4ey had never heardabout it, but they wel-comed it.”

4ompson acquiredB.J. from a Meridianbreeder early last sum-mer, and in August B.J.reported to work at theschool. “He almost jumpsout of the car, he is sohappy and excited. Heknows where he is.”

B.J. lives with4ompson’s

familybut spends most of the school day in heroffice. In the rare quiet moments, B.J.naps in his own red bean-bag chair

By Debbie StringerHe may look like a cotton ball on four

legs, but B.J. is a powerful force on thecampus of Sudduth Elementary School,in Starkville.

4e 7-month-old Bichon Frise pup isa therapy dog for a special group of K-2students at the school.

“B.J. plays a very important role at myschool,” said Lisa 4ompson, schoolprincipal and B.J.’s owner. “His primaryresponsibility is to make children feelbetter by giving them unconditional love.B.J. does not judge, criticize, scold,

reject, correct orrecognize fault in anyone. Just the

sight of him brings smiles to students,visitors and staff members.”

4e use of therapy dogs in hospitals,nursing homes and schools in other stateshas grown in the last decade. A therapydog can lift spirits, provide unconditionalaffection, encourage communication andreduce hostile behavior in some people,according to a study conducted by 4era-py Dog International.

4ompson knew of no other school inMississippi using pet therapy, so she readextensively online to determine whether adog would make a good “therapy com-panion” for her students. She discoveredthe ideal breed: 4e Bichon Frise likesbeing around children, is gentle yet play-ful, and doesn’t shed—a bonus for chil-dren with allergies.

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Dog therapyhelps students atStarkville school

Sudduth students enjoy a brief visit from B.J. during class. The students have been coached to be gentle with thelittle dog and to avoid overwhelming him. B.J. is a Bichon Frise, a breed of dog known for its suitability for chil-dren and playful personality. B.J. rides to school every day with Thompson, his owner, and settles in her office.

Lisa Thompson, principal atSudduth Elementary School, isencouraged with the results of herexperiment with dog therapy.

First-grader Jaquaries Boyd is all smiles whenhe is with buddy B.J. Principal Lisa Thompsoncalls Jaquaries her “classic success story.”

beneath a sunny window.B.J. is accessible to all the students,

but several children facing unique prob-lems get a daily 10-minute visit with thelittle dog in Bompson’s office. Be chil-dren can spend the time reading, playingor just talking to B.J. under Bompson’ssupervision.

Sometimes she leads B.J. on a leashthrough the school’s art-filled halls forvisits to two classrooms—but only briefly“because it’s hard for the teachers tocompete with him,” she said.

True to his breed, B.J. is an easy-going, affable little guy who tolerates thechildren’s constant attentions. He seemsto have a calming effect on some ofthem. One little boy, protesting hisreturn to school after the holiday break,was crying and screaming and pushingagainst his mother when Bompsonwalked up with B.J.

“I said, ‘Come on, you can walk B.J.to class.’ Everybody was standing aroundwatching to see how this was going toplay out. But he took that leash and did-n’t say another word,” Bompson said.

An unexpected benefit of pet therapyis the closer relationships it is fosteringbetween the principal and her studentswith special needs.

“With my children who have emo-tional problems, there have been timeswhen we would never see each otherunless we were dealing with a problem.But now we see each other every day,because of B.J. I have them walk in allthe time, all day.

“Brough B.J., I’ve been able to devel-op a better relationship with all my stu-dents, but I really have a close connec-tion with those who come to me. Ourinteraction is positive, not negative. It’sall hugs and smiles, and that’s importantto me,” said Bompson, a member of 4-County Electric Power Association.

“B.J. is what, in my opinion, broughtabout the change and helped us form arelationship between me and my chil-dren.”

One of B.J.’s first school buddies wasfirst-grader Jaquaries Boyd. “He has abrother who was diagnosed with cancerat age 5, so Jaquaries was having lots ofanger issues. He was my No. 1 target. Ifelt like if I didn’t help anybody but him,I would be doing a service,” Bompsonsaid.

With his parents often away for his

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brother’s treatments in Jackson, Jaquarieswas invited to drop by the principal’soffice each day to play with B.J. “We didhomework. Jaquaries would read to B.J.and me. I signed his folder, so when hecame back to school the next day, he hadwhat he needed. Bat made him feelgood about himself.”

Last year, Jaquaries spent 14 days outof class; this year he has missed only one.His reading has improved.

Before starting regular visits with B.J.and his principal, Jaquaries interactednegatively with adults, if at all.

“He smiles now.He walks up to meand says, ‘I hopeyou have a greatday,’” Bompsonsaid. “Jaquaries ismy classic successstory.”

Playing withB.J. makes him feel“happy,” Jaquariessaid.

KindergartenerLillian “Lilly”Evans rarely speaksat school, but shelights up when she sees B.J. and greetshim with hugs and kisses. Yet Lilly’s firstreaction upon meeting the puppy was torun away. She was terrified of animals,and of anyone in costume.

Each day her teachers brought Lilly tosee B.J., and although she seemed towant to pet him, she always drew back.

“After months of coaxing, Lilly nowtalks to B.J., but not to me,” Bompsonsaid. “She says, ‘I like my dog.’ Bose are

the only words that I have ever heard hersay.... When she sees me in the halls, shestops and reaches out her arms to hugme. She is happy and smiling. She stillonly talks to B.J., but she is talking andsmiling.”

“It’s like he’s the president. Everybodyloves him,” said Jade Roberts, a secondgrader. Jade has the responsibility ofwatching B.J. when Bompson haserrands to run.

Jade and her sister, Jasmine, visit B.J.“for a daily dose of love and attention,”Bompson said. “Beir attitude and par-

ticipation haveimproved drasticallyfrom last year.”

After second-grad-er Garrett Carson losthis sister in an acci-dent during the holi-day break, Bompsonthought visits withB.J. might benefitGarrett. She told himhe could come to heroffice at any time,without prior permis-sion from his teach-ers.

“Any time he needs me or B.J., he cancome. And he does,” Bompson said.

“B.J. walks Garrett to class. Be otherkids don’t get to do that, so that’s a bigprivilege.”

“[B.J.] makes me feel happy ‘cause heplays with us, and I just like him,” Gar-rett said. “And you know what made meso happy? He was laying on me!”

“B.J.’s a superstar,” he said with a grin.

Jade Roberts, a second grader, gets to dog-sit B.J.when his owner runs errands. She and her sister, Jas-mine, visit B.J. every day.

Second-grader Garrett Carson, left, gets the special privilege of walking to class with B.J. There are frequentstops along the way so his classmates can show B.J. some love. B.J. spreads smiles wherever he goes. Kinder-gartener Lilly Evans, above, accepts B.J. from Lisa Thompson. Lilly used to be afraid of B.J. Now, thanks to thehelp of caring teachers, she greets him with hugs. She rarely speaks at school, but she talks freely with B.J.

“Through B.J., I’ve been able to

develop a better relationship with

all my students, but I really have a

close connection with those who

come tome. Our interaction is

positive, not negative. It’s all hugs

and smiles, and that’s important

to me.”– Lisa Thompson

any who frequent theoutdoors, particular-ly hunters, are fondof keeping some-thing from theevents that helps

remind them of those events. Thesekeepsakes may take the form of itemsthat come from the taxidermist or tan-nery. They may also include rocks orleaves or various flora from a regionapart from where we live. I brought mydad a tumbleweed this past Octoberfrom Kansas. He has never been toKansas—or any number of a great manyother places for that matter—but alwaysloved the old westerns such as “GunSmoke” and marveled at the unfamiliarscenery, tumbleweeds among thatscenery. He now has one of his own!

And these items, trophies they areoften called for lack of a more suitableterm, are dear to us. I have a trophyhouse (there is that word again) on thehillside just up from my dwelling. Thisis a special place. It is not a locale forbravado or boast; it is a place ofand for reverence. The animal specimensthere are cherished. I go there to sit and

reflect and remember—and to expressdeep gratitude and respect for those I seethere. Some individuals perhaps won’tunderstand my sentiment and may vig-orously disagree, but I hold firm. This ismy house of respect.That matter aside, however, we do

like to collect items that generate recallof the experiences. One way to do that isthrough pictures. It has been my discov-ery that the images I capture on film ora memory card fall woefully short ofcontaining the real image I had envi-sioned when I clicked the shutter. I justnever conquered the process. Oh, Iknow the mechanics. I can get the colorright and the focus sharp. But I justdon’t have the eye. Developing that is anart form. It is what makes a picture,apart from that focus-and-color blend, atrue masterpiece.

But there are those who can. Whenwe see their work we sigh. “Oh, so that’show it’s done!” I often say as I try tohide away my own feeble efforts ofdoing what these have so successfullydone. That is exactly what my friendSherry Thornton has learned to do—successfully create masterpieces. Sherry

and husband Danny are coun-try neighbors, and Dannyserves on the board at CentralElectric Power Association. Healso is a farmer and staff mem-ber at Mississippi State Univer-sity. They are both hunters inthe basic sense of that word, butSherry is also more than accom-plished with the camera (sthorn-ton09@yahoo.com; 601-728-0392).I recall years back when Sherry

began toying with the camera andblush now at the fact that she attendedone of my photography seminars. I toldher all I knew at that gathering, and shethen went about the business of develop-ing her skills despite my weak pedagog-ics. And building on her person-al hunting background, aswell as that of Danny,wildlife photogra-phy became ofkeen interest.She has nowtraveled andpho-tographedextensivelyto collectsome pure-ly amazingimages.

Alongwith herexpertise, herequipment hasgrown. There arevarious cameras, all digi-tal now of course. And thereare tripods and solid collections ofimpressive lenses. But most of all, thereis this phenomenal eye for the shot.What does Sherry shoot? Just about

anything she sees. There are fawns hid-den by the attendant doe in some secureweed patch. There are high-scoringbucks—in the woods, in the fields,jumping fences, pushing another like-

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sized buddyaround. There arebear cubs scootingup trees andmama bears highin an oak eatingacorns and menac-ing boars proffer-ing a judiciouslook toward theintruder. There arerustic cabins set

off a dusty road in the hillside. There areenchanting trout streams flowingthrough ancient rocks festooned withmoss and over covered with mountainlaurel in full bloom.There are even shots of Danny admir-

ing a big rainbow or brookiebefore he released these

back into a gurglingstream from whichthey came,though I doubtanyone saveSherry andDannywould wantthese imageshanging bythe fireplace!It is all

pure art. Thewild thingsand the wild

places promoteartistry. It is work

in the form of pic-tures that enriches the

lives of those who see it. AndSherry has perfected it to its mostrefined. Refreshing, to be sure.

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MississippiOutdoorsby Tony Kinton

It takes more than justgood photographic gearto capture images like

these by Sherry Thornton.

Wildlife trophies

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ized Mr. Magee’s significance.I’m not exactly sure when the

events of Mr. Magee’s life startedbecoming extraordinary. Noth-ing happened to him early onthat hadn’t happened to thou-sands of other black men of hisday. All he had to do was outlivethem. But as each one passed,Sylvester Magee became moreunusual.And Sylvester Magee’s “day”

was way back there. He alwaysclaimed he was born on May 29,1841. That would have madehim 130 years old when he diedin October of 1971. Just thatfact alone is remarkable enough.If it is true.Problem is, people usually don’t live

to be 130 years old. So why should any-one believe such a claim made by an oldman who couldn’t even read or write?Well, the fact that he couldn’t read or

write is partly what convinced historianA.P. Andrews (Andrews was instrumentalin organizing the Jackson Civil WarRoundtable) that Mr. Magee’s claimswere true, since he couldn’t have read

and memorized the facts of history thathe seemed to know so well. Little thingsonly an eyewitness would recall.Sylvester Magee said he was 22 years

old when the Civil War started and thathe ran away from the plantation wherehe was a slave near Florence in RankinCounty. He joined the Union Army atVicksburg. It was his detailed accountsof the Battle of Champion Hill and howthe Union Army crossed the Big Black

River on a pontoon bridge after theConfederates burned the railroad bridgeand the ability to name the various offi-cers in charge of the Siege of Vicksburgthat convinced Andrews that SylvesterMagee had to have been there. He wasso convinced that he helped Mageeobtain medical treatment for pneumoniain 1966 as a Union veteran at the V.A.Hospital.The town of Collins pitched a party

for him on his 124th birthday. Gov. PaulJohnson declared it Sylvester Magee Dayin Mississippi. Presidents Johnson andNixon sent him birthday greetingsthrough the years.So accepting the stories handed down

as true as certified by historians, censusrecords and what scant governmentrecords can be found, Sylvester Mageewould have been the last slave at thetime of his death. And having servedwith the Union Army at Champion Hilland Vicksburg, he would have been thelast Union veteran, too. But what makeshim even more unusual is that he mayhave gone to war with his owner on theside of the South at the beginning of thewar. If so, then that would have alsomade him the last Confederate veteran.The last slave, the last Union veteran

and the last Confederate veteran. Itshould be a pretty big monument tocommemorate all of that.

Newmonument commemorates remarkable centenariany the time you read this,Sylvester Magee willhave a monument at thehead of his previouslyunmarked grave. The

ceremony for the placement of themarker was late in February, scheduledat that time so it could occur duringBlack History Month. And if the thingsI’ve been told about Sylvester Magee aretrue, then he was a pretty historic blackman.He is buried in the graveyard at the

Pleasant Valley Methodist Church inFoxworth. Mr. Magee died back in1971. Ike Smith wasn’t much more thata kid back then when he helped the eld-erly communitygrave digger digMr. Magee’s grave.He said there werea lot of photogra-phers around thefuneral, but hedidn’t pay toomuch attention tothem. He told methat it was onlylater that he real-

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The present railroad bridge over the Big Black River at Bovina is about where the old burned Confederate bridge would havebeen. There are pilings from the replacement bridge built just after the Civil War on the far side of the river in this picture.According to Sylvester Magee, this is about where the Union pontoon bridge was. Photo: Walt Grayson

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resembling a butterfly’s antennae.Blue butterfly plant should be plant-

ed in the landscape in full sun to partialshade. They need consistentsoil moisture during the hotsummer months. In the win-ter months, especially in thecoastal region, reduce the fre-quency of watering to lessenthe chances of crown rotproblems developing.This plant will have an

open and airy growth habitand will produce flowers onthe current season’s growth.This is a good attribute, since

blue butterfly plants can become gangly,potentially getting upwards of 10 feettall and 6 feet wide. Prune at any time tokeep the plant neat and tidy. This willnot negatively impact flowering and, infact, may promote flowering.Blue butterfly plant is a versatile

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sidered tropical, it can tolerate coolerconditions and is root hardy down toabout 20 degrees Fahrenheit. For mostgardens in Mississippi, this plant willreturn from the roots, like many of our

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

f you’re like me andconstantly looking fortrue blue flowers, youwill want tobe sure to

make a place in your gardenfor the blue butterfly plant.I enjoy spring, when

greenhouses and garden cen-ters start offering all sorts ofnew and exciting plants forour Mississippi landscapes andgardens. I’m always on thelookout for blue flowers toinclude in the landscape.True blue flowers can be

hard to find. I get disappointed eachspring reading gardening catalogs, whichsometimes stretch color descriptions somuch that violet, purple and every varia-tion in between is considered blue.Blue butterfly plant comes from the

tropical regions of east Africa in Kenyaand Uganda and is known botanically asClerodendrum ugandense. Blue butterflyplants have intricate flowers that actuallyresemble little blue butterflies in flight.The flowers are arranged in multiples

on long, arching branches. Individualflowers are about an inch in diameter,with several pale blue lobes and a singledark blue-violet lobe. I like the way thestamens and pistil arch out and upward,

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Ablue butterfly plant is true blue

Blue butterfly plants have intricate flowers that actually resemble little blue butterflies in flight.Photo: MSU Extension Service/Gary Bachman

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Last year, more than 100 tornadostouched down in Mississippi. We hope noneof us will have to face storms this season, butconsider getting your emergency kit togethera little earlier this year, just in case. There aresome great tips on the following pages fromthe Red Cross that will help you stay safeand be prepared this spring.

Besides severe weather preparation, March

is also a great time to do some spring cleaning.Our energy efficiency expert this month talksabout getting rid of those old appliances in thegarage that are putting a drain on your wallet.Temperatures might be mild and your HVACsystem might not be running as much, but it isalways smart to take measures that help man-age your energy use and lower your bill.

Of course, Coast Electric offers severaloptions to help you manage your use. Fromonline tools that can show you how switchinglight bulbs to efficient CFLs to programs thatgive you rebates for installing high efficient

heat pump systems, there are always options tohelp you save. You can even choose our Timeof Use rate, an option that gives you the abilityto save for using electricity during off-peaktimes. We know times are tough and that everypenny counts.

We encourage you to use us as yourresource for information about energy efficien-cy and savings. Start by visitingwww.coastepa.com orwww.togetherwesave.com. You can see howsmall measures you take can add up to helpyou save.

CEO’s message

Robert Occhi

Always beprepared

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QA&When my family goes shopping,

fresh outfits don’t replace last year’slooks — instead, new clothes are

added to the bulging clos-et. No one gets around torecycling the clothes wenever wear anymore.That’s a problem!The same situation

often applies with refriger-ators and deep freezers. Inboth cases, it can lead towaste.In 2010 and 2011, a

lot of folks got federalrebates for a new fridge,water heater or otherhousehold appliances.About 1.7 million rebateswere redeemed and theU.S. Department ofEnergy estimates theseappliances will cut $65million from electric billsevery year. Around $48million of that chunk will be saved byconsumers who bought energy-efficientrefrigerators, clothes washers and dish-washers.Great news, right? Sure, if folks really

follow the adage, “Out with the old, inwith the new.” But for one in five house-holds, that’s not the case. A national sur-vey by the Cooperative Research Network,an arm of the National Rural ElectricCooperative Association, found that 19percent of homes have two refrigerators; 2percent own three or more.I understand why we might hold on to

an outfit from last year. But the problemwith keeping an old refrigerator is simple:You’re not saving money. By sending these

“energy hogs” to the basement or garageto keep sodas and popsicles cold for thekids, you are ensuring you will use more

energy and spend more onyour monthly bill.Appliances already use 13

percent of your home’s electric-ity, and older appliances draineven more. A refrigerator fromthe 1970s costs $200 more tooperate every year than a cur-rent model; a 1980s fridge isn’tmuch better, wasting $100 inenergy dollars annually.Are you in the market for a

new fridge or another energy-efficient appliance? Althoughmost of the federal rebates aregone, there are still a few waysto save. Check dsireusa.org forincentives in Mississippi andenergystar.gov for 2012 taxcredits. For more informationabout managing your energyuse, call 877-769-2372 or visit

www.coastepa.com.Save your money — we all know every

dollar counts. If you buy a refrigerator,trade in the old one and save on your elec-tric bill. Want to save even more? Find outhow little changes add up to big savings atwww.TogetherWeSave.com.Contact your local energy representative:Harrison CountyPhillippe Michel: 228-539-5720phillippemichel@coastepa.comHancock CountyClay Sweet: 228-363-7261claysweet@coastepa.comPearl River CountyScottWhite: 601-889-5109swhite@coastepa.com

Should I get rid of that old refrigerator in mygarage to save money on my power bill?

March 2012 � Today in Mississippi � 10a

QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

Thismonth’s questionis answered by

our Pearl River CountySenior Residential

Energy RepresentativeScottWhite.

A:

You go shopping for a new refrigerator, and you’reon a budget. The best buy is the fridge with the low-est sales price, right?Not necessarily. If you buy the lowest-priced refrig-

erator, you may end up spending more than if youbuy a more expensive one. The reason? The cost ofowning a home appliance has three components: theinitial purchase price, the cost of repairs and mainte-nance, and the cost to operate it.To figure out how much you’ll spend over the life-

time of the appliance, you have to look at all thesefactors. The appliance with the lowest initial purchaseprice, or even the one with the best repair record,isn’t necessarily the one that costs the least to oper-ate. Here’s an example of how an appliance's energyconsumption can affect your out-of-pocket costs.Suppose you’re in the market for a new refrigerator-freezer. Different models of refrigerators with thesame capacity can vary dramatically in the amount ofelectricity they use. For one popular size and configu-ration, for example, the annual electricity consump-tion varies across models from a low of about 600kilowatt-hours a year to a high of more than 800 kilo-watt-hours a year. Based on national average electric-ity prices, that means the annual cost to operate thisrefrigerator can range from about $50 to $70,depending on which model you buy.A $20 difference in annual operating costs might

not sound like much. But remember that you willenjoy these savings year after year for the life of theappliance, while you must pay any difference in pur-chase price only once. As a result, you may actuallysave money by buying the more expensive, moreenergy-efficient model.You can learn about the energy efficiency of an

appliance that you’re thinking about buying throughthe yellow-and-black EnergyGuide label. The FederalTrade Commission’s Appliance Labeling Rule requiresappliance manufacturers to put these labels on:• Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, clothes washers•Water heaters, furnaces, boilers• Central air conditioners, room air conditioners, heatpumps• Pool heatersWhen you shop for one of these appliances in a

dealer’s showroom, you should find the labels hang-ing on the inside of an appliance or secured to theoutside. The law requires that the labels specify:• The capacity of the particular model• For refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, clotheswashers and water heaters, the estimated annualenergy consumption of the model• For air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, boilersand pool heaters, the energy efficiency rating• The range of estimated annual energy consump-tion, or energy efficiency ratings, of comparable appli-ances.Some appliances also may feature the ENERGY STAR

logo, which means that the appliance is significantlymore energy efficient than the average comparablemodel. To compare how updating appliances andmaking other changes around your home can impact

your electric bill, visit www.TogetherWeSave.com.For an energy-smart deal on your next appliance:Read the EnergyGuide label (required for refrigera-

tors, freezers, dishwashers, clothes washers, waterheaters, and select HVAC systems):• Compare the energy use of competing models.• Estimate their differences in energy costs.• Consider both purchase price and estimated energyuse when deciding which brand and model to buy.Shopping Strategy1. Select the size and style. Measure the space theappliance will occupy to be sure your new purchasewill fit. Make sure that you’ll have enough room toopen the door or lid fully and enough clearance forventilation. This may help you narrow your choices asyou settle on the best capacity and style.2. Know where to shop. Appliance outlets, electronicsstores and local retailers carry different brands andmodels. Dealers also sell appliances through print cat-alogs and the Internet.3. Compare the performance of different brands andmodels. Ask to see the manufacturer’s product litera-ture. Decide which features are important to you. Askquestions about how the different models operate:Are they noisy?What safety features do they have?What about repair histories? How much water do theyuse? How energy efficient are they?4. Estimate how much the appliance will cost to oper-ate. The more energy an appliance uses, the more itwill cost to run. Consult the EnergyGuide label tocompare the energy use of different models. The dif-ference on your monthly electric bill can be signifi-cant, especially when considered over the 10-to-20-year life of the appliance. You could save money overthe long run by choosing a model that’s more energyefficient, even if the purchase price is higher.5. Ask about special energy efficiency offers. Ask yoursalesperson or local electric cooperative about cashrebates, low-interest loans, or other incentive pro-grams in your area for energy-efficient product pur-chases—and how you can qualify.Source for all: Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Dept. of Energy

How to buy an energy-efficient appliance

Daylight saving time beginsSunday, March 11 at 2 a.m.

Don’t forget!

Set your clocks ahead one hour, as we spring forward!

SPRING FORWARD!

Play it safewhen it comesto spring chores

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Be prepared for spring storms

After spending long winter daysindoors, most folks love to get outside inspring, even if it’s just to do chores.However, outdoor chores can bring electri-cal hazards, and at Coast Electric PowerAssociation, we wantyou to always putsafety first.

For example, ladders contacting powerlines cause 9 percent of electrocution-relat-ed deaths each year, according to recentdata from the Consumer Product SafetyCommission (CPSC). Landscaping, gar-

dening and farming equip-ment cause another 7 per-cent. To avoid electricalhazards, make sure youand your family followthese simple tips:General• Teach childrento stay away fromelectric trans-formers andsubstations

and explain what posted warning signsmean.• Avoid damp conditions when usingelectricity. Keep all electrical devices andcords away from water.• Place waterproof covers on all outdooroutlets.• Install ground fault circuit interrupters(GFCIs) in outlets where water may bepresent.• Only use extension cords marked foroutdoor use; match power needs of anelectric tool or appliance to the cord’s labelinformation.• Dial 8-1-1, the national “Call BeforeYou Dig” phone number, at least 72 hoursbefore engaging in any type of excavation

work. Local utilities will be notified tomark the approximate location of anyunderground lines on your property.Power Tools• Inspect power tools and appliances forfrayed cords, broken plugs, and cracked orbroken housing, and repair or replacedamaged items.• Store power tools indoors.• Unplug outdoor tools when not in use.• Do not carry power tools by the cord.

Ladders• Use only a fiberglass or wooden ladderif you must work near overhead wires.• Never touch a person or an object thathas made contact with a power line.

Remember...“Call Before You Dig”

Lightning from thunderstorms kills more people each year than tor-nadoes or hurricanes, according to the American Red Cross. As springarrives, make sure you’re prepared to handle storms that come with thechanging season. Follow these tips from the Red Cross to stay safe.• Stay away from down power lines. Electricity could still be flowing

through them. Report them to Coast Electric at 877-769-2372 imme-diately.• Hear thunder? Head inside. If you can hear it, you could be in

danger from lightning. Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes after thelast clap of thunder — a recommendation from the National WeatherService. If you’re outside and can’t seek shelter indoors, avoid highground, water, tall isolated trees and metal objects like bleachers orfences.• Unplug your electronics. Avoid using electrical items and tele-

phones, which can carry power surges. Keep a battery-powered TV orradio on hand for weather updates.• Delay outdoor activities. If conditions are right for a thunder-

storm, postpone the baseball game and stay inside — it doesn’t have tobe raining for lightning to strike.Source: American Red Cross

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March 2012 � Today in Mississippi � 10c

Right: Water buckets aver-aged four gallons, or about32 pounds, of water. Beforeelectricity all water had to bepumped and carried into thehome.

Women worked hard around the farm to gather produce for meals and keepup with everyday household duties.

Above: Washing clothes byhand was the way of lifebefore electric washers.

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This year, Coast Electric is proud tobe celebrating our 75th Anniversary andwe want to take you on a trip downmemory lane. Our anniversary isn’t justa celebration for employees – it’s a cele-bration for you, our members. Ourmembers are the reason we exist and thereason we strive to meet our mission ofproviding superior and reliable service atthe lowest possible price. From the daythe first lines were strung to today, wewant to celebrate where we began andwhere we are going.Each month, we will be featuring

photos that highlight our history. Thismonth, we want to give you a look atwhat life was like before FranklinRoosevelt formed the RuralElectrification Administration (REA) tobring power to U.S. residents in ruralareas.

light and power their homes and busi-nesses.Coast Electric was one of those coop-

eratives. In 1937, Hancock Electric wasbusy signing up members in HancockCounty while Gulf Coast Electric wasbeginning to meet the needs of membersin Harrison County. A merger in 1939formed what we know today as CoastElectric, which serves Hancock,Harrison and Pearl River counties.This month, our photos focus on

what life was like before the REA forrural families.

farmers and, par-ticularly theirwives, continued asthey had for cen-turies: hauling,chopping, ironing,washing, all byhand.

The creation of the REA in 1935 andits authorization as a permanent govern-ment agency the following year madelow-interest loans available to companieswilling to build power lines in unservedareas. When the for-profit utilitiesbalked at the offer, theREA soon found itselfswamped by hundredsof loan applicationsfrom co-ops organizedby rural residents.By the time the

United States enteredWorld War II in 1941,some 400 electric co-ops in 45 states hadbeen organized. By1950, that numberhad doubled, and 4.5million Americansdepended on them to

The engineering and financial assis-tance provided by the REA was instru-mental in the success of the electriccooperative movement in the UnitedStates.In the time between Thomas Edison's

invention of the incandescent light in1879 and the early years of the 20thcentury, electricity, or "the electric" as itwas referred to at the time, spread tomost major cities and towns across thecountry.But folks living in America's rural

interior were shut out. Investor-ownedutilities saw no profit in providing elec-tricity to such sparsely populatedregions. And in rural areas where elec-tricity was available, it was often prohibi-tively expensive. So while the rest of thecountry benefitted from a slew of newtime- and effort-saving electric devices,

Celebrating 75 years

10d � Today in Mississippi � March 2012

As a member of Coast Electric Power Association, you received aCo-op Connections® Card and information on how to save atparticipating local and national businesses and pharmacies. Now, theCo-op Connections program is about to save you even more!

The same program that offers discounts at more than 200 localmerchants and has saved Coast Electric members more than $1.8million on prescriptions now offers you significant savings on dental,vision, hearing, lab and imaging services and chiropractic work.

Coast Electric members will receive their new cards in their Aprilbilling statement. Temporary cards are available online athttp://www.nbdrugcard.com/touchstone/.

How the Healthy Savings Program works:Simply show your Co-op Connections Card at a participatingprovider and you will receive a discount.

Locating Program ProvidersTo locate providers that participate in the Healthy Savings program,call 800-800-7616 or visitwww.healthysavings.coop. Be sure to have yourCo-op Connections Card handy.

This is not insurance nor is it intended to replace insurance.This discount card program contains a 30 day cancellation period. This plan provides discounts at certain healthcare providers for medical services. This

plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. The plan member is obligated to pay for all healthcare services but will receivea discount from those healthcare providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization. For a full list of disclosures, visit

www.healthysavings.coop. Discount Medical Plan Organization: New Benefits, Ltd., Attn: Compliance Department, P.O. Box 671309, Dallas, TX 75367-1309.

Added Benefits! More Savings!Introducing NEW

Healthy Savings Discounts!With the new Healthy Savings package,

you receive no-cost access to the followingdiscounted health benefits:

PrescriptionsBy using your Co-op Connections Card, youwill receive a 10 percent to 85 percent discounton prescription drugs at more than 60,000national and regional pharmacy chain storesincluding CVS, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Targetand many more!

Dental CareSave 20 percent to 40 percent on mostdental services including orthodontics,periodontics and endodontics.

VisionGet 20 percent to 60 percent savingson eyewear.

Hearing AidsDiscount of 35 percent off hearing aidprices at 2,000+ Newport Audiology Centerlocations.

Lab Work and ImagingSavings of 10 percent to 60 percent off usualcharges for MRI, CT and other lab procedures.

ChiropracticTake advantage of 30 percent to 50 percentsavings on diagnostic services and treatments.

March 2012 � Today in Mississippi � 11

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Kay Grafe is the author of “Oh MyGosh, Virginia.” To order, send name,address, phone number and $16.95, plus$3.50 S&H to Kay Grafe, 2142 Fig FarmRoad, Lucedale, MS 39452.

“She loves that chair,” I said. “It’s likea springboard to where she wants to go.”“I don’t understand.” Roy said. “She’s

always been live-ly, but why didshe ratchet upher energy level?”He walked outon the porch.I watched as

he tried to coaxher into his lap(she had liked hislap), but Molliejumped up onhis shoulders and then flew over to thecounter top and back to his shoulders.

hat was that?” Roy,my fairly toleranthusband, was stand-ing at the kitchenwindow looking out

toward the enclosed back porch.“Mollie,” I answered.“What’s wrong with her? She’s streak-

ing in all directions. There she goes! Shelanded on top of three chairs, the fire-place mantel and now she’s rocking ontop of the high-back rocker.”“She uses it like a diving board,” I

said.Before I finished explaining, Mollie,

the new cat, landed on the window silland began scratching the window.

“WRoy pried her off his shirt collar. He’d

had enough. When he opened the doorto go into the den she zipped in front ofhim and climbed up the Easter tree.Bunnies and plastic eggs tumbled acrossthe floor.“Mollie’s acting crazy.” He turned to

me. “Will the veterinarian take herback?”“She comes under their ‘no return’

policy,” I said. “Besides, I love her.”“What happened in a day’s time to

change her so drastically?” He asked.Mollie is 5 months old, but she’d

never been outside—until her calculatedescape. She opened the cat door, whichwas locked. Its moveable knob was forhuman hands only. My fairly toleranthusband installed the flapping door inthe garage for our grown cats. Molliehad been restricted to the back porchand the garage.There was a logical reason for her to

stay inside. Our vet, who loves cats,wanted her to be a housecat. We’ve neverhad a cat live indoors all day and night.Except for a few months when weadopted Pitch Black. Pitch soon movedout after my not-so-tolerant husbandcaused his nervous breakdown. Hescratched our recliner and Roy raised hisvoice to him. Poor Pitch.But Mollie is a different story.The vet was graced with an entire lit-

ter of newly born Siamese, except for theblack sheep, Mollie, who was mostlyblack. All the Siamese had been adopted.Before Christmas I took Blue Mack outfor shots and saw Mollie playing with aball in the waiting room. I knew she wasmine.Roy said it was a setup. They were

expecting me—Mollie was planted so I’dsee her. She was the most playful friend-ly cat I’d seen in a long time. No physi-cal resemblance to her Siamese sib-lings—just a plain short-haired cat.Her actions, however, have changed

into the cat breed of old Siam, nowcalled Thailand. Siamese cats can act abit testy.My belief is when she suddenly found

herself outside, the shock was too muchfor her pampered lifestyle. She’d neverwalked in grass, been exposed to thornyshrubbery or climbed a tree. She’dwatched the older cats stalk birds andwitnessed other antics from the windowson the porch.

Mollie and Blue Mack were friends.They hung out together in the garage onoccasions. Our outdoor blue heeler is thecats’ caretaker.Sugar lives in the house and thinks

Mollie is her toy. So they play on theback porch. Mollie stands on her backfeet and boxes with Sugar, then they tus-sle like two wrestlers. Sugar is neverbored.The day Mollie fled the garage, she

climbed up and down the oak tree,stalked birds and ran like a deer. Sheshowed no fear of the two big cats andchased them in circles around the house.There was no way to catch her. So I letSugar out, opened the porch’s outsidedoor and called Sugar. Mollie followedher inside.She is, however, too smart for me.

Mollie learned that she can push herfood and water off the counter—and mycell phone, my laptop computer screen,my cookbooks, even my potted cactus.It’s a game to her!I’ve tried her on a leash, but that

makes her mad and she bites my hand.If there are cat race tracks, I may have afuture champion.Do vets dispense tranquilizers for

cats?I’ll ask that question when we board

Mollie for our trip to Israel. I’m takingher to that “nice” veterinarian whotricked me into adopting her. I’mexpecting him to use his expertise andtrain her to stop streaking and biting—or else she’ll reside outside with theunspoiled cats.Any advice from cat lovers?

The Mississippi Council ofCooperatives (MCC) hasannounced the funding of twoscholarship endowments. MCC,organized in 1945, is the principalorganization charged with promot-ing cooperatives in the state. Thecouncil’s membership includes 47local, state and regional coopera-tives and represents nearly everytype of co-op operating inMississippi, including agricultural,marketing and financing coopera-tives, and electric power associa-tions.The scholarships, two at $1,000

each, will be awarded on an annualbasis from Mississippi StateUniversity and the University ofMississippi. Details on how toapply will be published in theApril issue of Today inMississippi. Over thepast six years,the council hasawarded a total of$40,000 in schol-arships to

deserving students whose parentswere members of a Mississippicooperative. In addition to scholar-ships, the council sponsors annualprograms for 4-H and FFA stu-dents, including a five-day youthco-op tour and a cooperative lead-ership camp.“Cooperatives have a tradition of

encouraging the development ofour young people,” said RonStewart, council board memberand senior vice president ofElectric Power Associations ofMississippi. “For many years wehave invested in their educationthrough our scholarship programsand have made a strong commit-ment to equipping our future lead-ers with appropriate skills through4-H and FFA activities. The coop-erative business model is a great

tool for teaching youngpeople on theimportance ofworking togetherto becomesuccessful in life.”

Grin ‘n’Bare Itby Kay Grafe

The Streak . . . otherwise known asMollie

MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF COOPERATIVES

Co-op council to offer scholarships

Mollie

MississippiCooksFEATURED COOKBOOK:

Our Family’sFavorites

Amazing Omelets in a BagExtra-large eggs, two per personFilling ingredients:Cheese, shreddedHam, choppedSteak, choppedOnionGreen pepper

TomatoSalsaMushroomsSaltPepper

Cut onion, pepper and tomato into a small dice. Slice mushrooms. Lay out fillingingredients in small containers on a counter. Have guests use a permanent marker towrite their name on a quart-size, self-locking freezer bag. Crack 2 eggs into each bagand seal the top; shake, mixing eggs well. Have guests add desired filling ingredientsto the bag; seal, pressing out the air, and shake again. Place the bags into water at arolling boil for exactly 13 minutes. (You can usually cook 6 to 8 bags in a large pot.)Open the bag with your name on it and the omelet will roll out easily.

Tuscan Vegetable Soup1 (15.5-oz.) can cannelloni or other whitebeans, drained and rinsed

1 Tbsp. olive oil1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)1 medium carrot, diced (about 1/2 cup)1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)1 tsp. minced garlic1/2 lb. hot and spicy link sausage, slicedinto 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. black pepper4 cups chicken broth1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, withjuice

2 cups baby spinach leaves

In a small bowl, mash half the beans with a masher or the back of a spoon, and setaside. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, car-rot, zucchini, garlic, sausage, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thevegetables are tender (about 5 minutes). Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil.Add mashed and whole beans and spinach leaves. Cook until the spinach is wilted,about 3 minutes.

Pecan Crusted Catfish4 Tbsp. Dijon mustard2 Tbsp. milk1/2 tsp. dried dill

1 cup ground pecans4 (6-oz.) catfish fillets

In a shallow bowl, combine mustard, milk and dill. Place pecans in another shallowbowl. Dip fillets into mustard mixture and then into pecans. Place on a baking sheetcoated with cooking spray. Bake at 425 F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fish flakeseasily with a fork.

Banana Strawberry Smoothie1/2 cupmilk1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 frozen banana, peeled and chopped

1 tsp. honey1/2 cup strawberries

In a blender, combine the milk, yogurt, banana, honey and strawberries. Blend untilsmooth.

Cast-Iron Skillet Blueberry-Peach Cobbler3/4 cup self-rising flour1/2 cupmilk1 cup sugar, divided1 Tbsp. cold butter, cut up

1 egg1 bag frozen sliced peaches, thawed1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed

Preheat oven to 425 F. In a bowl, combine flour, milk, 1/2 cup of the sugar, butterand egg to make batter; set aside. In a cast-iron skillet, combine peaches, blueberriesand 1/2 cup of the sugar. Heat to boiling. Pour prepared batter over fruit, and placeskillet in preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.Serve warm with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream.

Spinach-Artichoke Party Cups36 (3-inch) wonton wrappers1 (6-oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts,drained and chopped

1/2 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen, choppedspinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 clove garlic, minced

Prepare a mini muffin cup pan with nonstick cooking spray, and press 1 wontonwrapper into each cup. Lightly spray wonton wrappers. Bake at 300 F for 9 minutesor until golden brown. Remove shells from pan; place on a wire rack to cool. Repeatwith remaining wrappers. Combine artichoke hearts, spinach, cheeses, mayonnaiseand garlic in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well. Fill each cup with about 1 1/2 tea-spoons of mixture. Place filled cups on baking sheet, and bake about 7 minutes oruntil heated through. Serve immediately.

Most of the recipes in “Our Family’s Favorites” come from home kitchens inMississippi. But just to spice things up a bit, a smattering of recipes from goodcooks in other states is included.

Members of Full Life Assembly of God Women’s Ministry compiled the recipecollection—their sixth cookbook—with the church’s annual Taste Fair in mind, saidDebra Dickson, of Lucedale. “At the Taste Fair, which is held at Full Life Assembly

in Hurley each April, we serve over 30delicious dishes that are taken from thecookbook,” Dickson said.

Proceeds go toward the organization’smissions pledge to the MississippiDistrict Women’s Ministry. “We wereable to generously support the printingof Gospel literature to be used in minis-tering to Chinese children,” Dicksonsaid.

We hope you enjoy the samplerecipes on this page. To order your owncopy of the cookbook, send $12(includes postage) to Debra Dickson,151 Ronald Williams Road, Lucedale,MS 39452. For more information onFull Life Assembly, go to the churchwebsite at fulllifeassembly.org.

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CorrectionFe amount of cocoa powder in the Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake frostingrecipe in last month’s issue should be 3 1/2 tablespoons.

March 2012 � Today in Mississippi � 15

“Picture This” is a reader photo feature appearingin the January, April, July and October issues ofToday in Mississippi. We invite readers to submitphotos illustrating a given theme and select a fewfor publication.Our next “Picture This” theme is The

Photographer’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 and send

them to us by March 19. Be sure to identify the let-ter in your photo.Some of the most creative photos will appear in

the April 2012 issue of Today in Mississippi.Photographers whose photos are selected for

publication are eligible for a $200 cash prize, to beawarded in a random drawing in December.Photos are selected for publication based on their

overall quality, relevance to the given theme, visualimpact and suitability for printing on newsprintpaper. We look for bright photos with good contrastand 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 JPG files.The images may be cropped but please do not usephoto-editing software to adjust colors or tones.• Please do not send any photo with the dateappearing on the image.• Photos must be accompanied by identifying infor-mation, including photographer’s name, address,phone and electric power association (if applicable).Include the name(s) of any recognizable people inthe picture.• Submit as many photos as you like, but selectonly your best work.• Prints will be returned if accompanied by aself-addressed, stamped envelope.We cannot, how-ever, guarantee their safe return through the mail.

How to submitMail 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 and sendto news@epaofms.com. If submitting more thanone photo, please attach all photos to only one e-mail message, if possible.Photos must be postmarked or emailed by

March 19.

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

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Noted Gulfport chef Rob Stinson will host a newshow on Mississippi Public Broadcasting beginningApril 5. :e program showcases fresh ingredients andhealthy recipes for average cooks looking for alternativesto some of Mississippi’s traditional high fat contentfoods.

More than two-thirds (68.6 percent) of Mississippiadults are either overweight or obese. As Mississippileaders work to combat the state’s obesity and healthproblems, MPB has teamed up with Stinson to bringhealthy cooking instruction right into the homes ofMPB TV viewers.

“Rob’s show is simply outstanding,” said RonnieAgnew, MPB executive director. “Rob has a simplisticstyle that will help every Mississippi cook struggling tofind better ways of eating healthy. :is show is anotherextension of MPB’s efforts to help improve the qualityof health in Mississippi.”

:e show is designed specifically with Mississippiansin mind, tailoring each episode to Mississippi’s tastes.

“‘Fit to Eat’ will take the average Mississippi residentand show them how simple it is to change their cookingstyle so they become focused on healthy cooking with-out sacrificing taste,” Stinson said. “It will show thatwith a little planning, they can eat healthier foods thatwill change their family’s future, and they can have fundoing it.”

Seeking to help Mississippians make better, healthierchoices when preparing everyday meals at home, “Fit toEat” not only provides recipes, but also gives viewershelpful tips along the way.

“Making small changes in the way we cook our food canmake a huge difference in health,” said Stinson. “For exam-ple, baking instead of frying, using a touch of oil instead ofa pan full, using fresh, local vegetables instead of pack-aged—making these little changes can contribute to betterhealth.”

Highlighting and encouraging viewers to utilizeMississippi produce is an important component of theshow.

“Mississippi has always had great food resources,” saidStinson. “‘Fit to Eat’ willshow viewers how to take

Mississippi’s freshproducts, such asseafood from theGulf and the pro-

duce from localfarmers markets, to make delicious mealswhile also supporting our state’s commerce.”

Beginning April 5, “Fit to Eat” will air:ursdays at 7 p.m. on MPB. For a list ofdishes or for more information, visitmpbonline.org/FitToEat.

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Classic country music and comedy show anddance; 7 p.m.. Admission. Powerhouse artsand Cultural Center. Details: 662-236-6429.Smith County Jamboree and Camp & Jam,March 20-24, Polkville. Honoring Ray Jonesand remembering Truman Jones. Camperhook-ups. Music Barn. Details: 601-946-0280,601-955-9182.Ringling Bros. and Barnum & BaileyBarnum Bash, March 22-25, Southaven.Admission. DeSoto Civic Center. Details: 662-470-2131; www.landerscenter.com.Zippity Doo Dah Parade and Festival,March 22-24, Jackson. Arts Eats & Beats; spe-cial events; kids’ street carnival; Sweet PotatoQueens. Parade starts 6:30 p.m. March 24.Fondren. Details: www.zippitydoodahparade.com.Spring Variety Sale, March 24, Meridian.Clothing, linens, household items, holidaydecor, toys, books, furniture and more.Meridian Little Theatre. Details: 601-482-6371.Tallahatchie Hayride, March 24, GoreSprings. Classic country music and comedy; 6p.m.. Admission. Historic Gore Springs HighSchool Auditorium. Details: countryjack@bellsouth.net.Laurel Gun Show, March 24-25, Laurel. Doorprizes, concessions. Admission. Fairgrounds.Details: 601-498-4235; bigpopfireworks@gmail.com.Mississippi Gulf Coast Spring PilgrimageDiamond Jubilee, March 24 - April 1,Mississippi Gulf Coast. Featuring some 40homes, gardens and historic landmarks fromMoss Point to Bay St. Louis. Free. Details:228-627-0910;www.springpilgrimage.webs.com.Small Farmers Conference: “BridgingYesterday’s Traditions With Future Needs,”March 26-28, Natchez. Professionals offertechnical assistance for new and experiencedproducers. Co-sponsored by Alcorn StateUniversity Extension and MississippiAssociation of Cooperatives. NatchezConvention Center. Details: 601-877-3933,601-354-2750; www.smallfarmersconference.org.

Education Festival, March 31, Pass Christian.More than 20 exhibitors and youth activities,including NOAA’s “Turtle Hurdle” and marineanimal touch tank. Free. War Memorial Park.Details: 228-475-7047.Christian Collegiate Academy’s SpringFestival,March 31, Gulfport. Games, food,silent auction, rummage sale, music, bouncehouses, crafts and more. Details: 228-832-4585.Good Ole Days Festival, March 31 - April 1,Lucedale. Antique and new tractor displays,“ole days” demonstrations, crafts, music,contests and food. Admission. George CountyFairgrounds. Details: 601-766-0730;www.georgecountyhabitat.org.Swan Creek Farms and Waterfowl ParkEaster Event, April 7, Silver Creek. Egg hunt,petting zoo, tours, pictures with EasterBunny, zipline rides, pony rides, picnic area;10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Details: 601-587-7114;www.swancreekfarms.com.Two Rivers Bluegrass Festival, Heritage &Forestry Expo, April 10-14, Leakesville. Livemusic, special events, RV hook-ups.Admission. Greene County Rural EventsCenter. Details: 601-758-4976, 601-408-5965.Cedar Hill Farms Annual Easter Egg Hunt,March 31 - April 17, Hernando. Admission.Cedar Hill Farms. Details: 662-429-2540;www.gocedarhillfarm.com.DeSoto Business Expo: “CelebratingAmerica,” April 12, Southaven. LandersCenter (formerly DeSoto Civic Center).Details: 662-342-6114;ww.southavenchamber.com.Philadelphia Gun Show, April 14-15,Philadelphia. Door prizes, concessions.Admission. Neshoba County Coliseum.Details: 601-498-4235; bigpopfire-works@gmail.com.

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Eudora Welty’s Garden: Photographs byLandon Clay, through April 1, Laurel. Colorphotographs documenting the seasons inWelty’s garden. Free. Lauren Rogers Museumof Art. Details: 601-649-6374;www.lrma.org.Art Exhibit, through April 29, Oxford.Paintings by artist Lisa Williamson inspired bybotanic gardens in Cayman Islands. RavineRestaurant and Inn. Details: 662-243-4555.“Animal Secrets,” through May 6, Jackson.Discover the secret lives and hidden habitatsof foxes and other forest animals. Admission.Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.Details: 601-576-6000; www.msnaturalscience.org.57th Annual Mississippi Square andRound Dance Festival, March 9-10,Brandon. Caller: Tony Oxendine; cuer: Davidand Linda Holliday. Brandon Senior Center.Details: 601-825-1230, 662-869-5154.Citywide Rummage Sale, March 10, Laurel.More than 100 families expected to sellitems; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Magnolia Center, SouthMississippi Fairgrounds. Details: 601-319-6086; www.myrummagesales.com.Southwest Mississippi Trade Day, March10, McComb. Pike County Fairgrounds.Details: 601-684-0894.Mississippi Forge Council Second AnnualKnife Show and Hammer-In, March 10-11,Ridgeland. Featured demonstrator is JasonKnight, an American Bladesmith SocietyMaster Smith. Admission. Mississippi CraftCenter. Details: 601-892-1867, 601-720-7342; www.msforgecouncil.com.Gautier Antique Fair, March 11, Gautier.Antique vendors. History Channel’s“American Pickers” to film live. The Old Place.Details: 228-219-7208.Grillin’ on the Green, March 17, Biloxi. Teamgrilling competition for amateurs and pros.Biloxi Town Green. Details: 228-435-6339;kmiller@biloxi.ms.us.Citywide Yard Sale, March 17, Lucedale.Shop with participating businesses andhomeowners. Details: 601-947-2755, 601-947-2082.Tallahatchie Hayride, March 17, Oxford.

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.

72nd Annual Columbus Spring Pilgrimage,March 26 - April 7, Columbus. Historic hometours via double-decker bus, candlelightreenactments at Friendship Cemetery, walk-ing tours, living history, 10K race, churchtours and more. Details: 800-327-2686;nancy@columbus-ms.org.Taste of DeSoto, March 27, Southaven.Tasting event with foods from area restau-rants; silent auction, entertainment.Admission; 5:30-9 p.m. The Arena. Details:901-485-4041; www.thetasteofdesoto.com.Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival,March 30-31, Starkville. Internationallyknown ragtime and jazz pianists to perform;seminars; daytime and evening events.Admission. Mississippi State University.Details: 662-325-2559;library.msstate.edu/ragtime/festival.New Albany Home and Garden Show,March 30-31, New Albany. Seminars, vendors,garden displays, demonstrations. Speakersinclude Dr. Lelia Kelly, Felder Rushing, PattyRoper, Linda Lanier and others. Free. UnionCounty Fairgrounds. Details: 662-316-0088;www.newalbanygardening.com.Ironwood Market: Art on the Tracks, March31, McComb. Juried artists, local chefs,regional musicians. Historic downtown.Details: 800-993-0757;www.artonthetracks.com.Michael Feldman’s “Whad’Ya Know,”March31, Biloxi. Two-hour live broadcast of thepublic radio comedy/quiz show; 9:30 a.m.Admission. Saenger Theater. Details: 800-838-3006; www.notmuch.com.Art in the Pass, March 31 - April 1, PassChristian. Some 80 artists from seven statesto exhibit. War Memorial Park. Details:www.artinthepass.com.21st Annual Celebrate the Gulf Marine

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