Today in Mississippi July 2015

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D.C. cab driver’s outlook a reminder of America’s greatness he month of July has always been a favorite of mine. When I was young, it meant the middle of summer. I was out of school, usually on the lake and, of course, Independence Day! The day we celebrate our nation’s birthday with grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, BBQ, homemade ice cream and fireworks. What a party. However, I wonder if sometimes we have gotten so used to our freedoms that we take our country for granted. Recently, I was in Washington, D.C., and caught a cab to the airport to head home. My driver was a young man, maybe early thirties. A very talkative and happy fellow. He told me he was from Africa and had moved his wife and family to America. He had four children, two of them born in the USA. He was so happy about being in America and the opportunities it affords his family. He spoke of the education his children were receiving— even the girls, he added. I thought this was strange until he told me that in his African village, girls were not allowed to go to school. The taxi was a new Toyota Prius. He must have told me 15 times, during a 20-minute trip, that this was his car and he had purchased it. “God bless America,” he said at the conclusion of almost every sentence. The joy in his eyes and voice was very genuine. He told me he and his wife had been studying and were almost American citizens. He then proceeded to tell me the first five American presidents, when the Constitution was signed, how many original states there were and their names! Most of our high schoolers couldn’t do that. I asked him if his wife is as enthusiastic as he is about becoming an American, and if she ever missed home. He quickly told me that America is their home and that women were treated

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On the cover Sam, an Australian shepherd puppy, elicits a smile from his young owner, John McRae Benefield—or is it the other way around? East Mississippi Electric Power Association member Jeff Johnson, of Quitman, made the photo of his grandson and granddog. See more reader photos in “Picture This,” on pages 14-15.

poorly in his village. He and his wife decided they wanted their daughters raised in a better place, and he wanted a home where his wife would be his partner, not his property. He told me women have so many more opportunities in America than where he was born. When we arrived at the airport, he quickly jumped out of the car and gathered my belongings from the My Opinion trunk. He handed them to me at the curb Michael Callahan with a smile and said, Executive Vice President/CEO Electric Power Associations “Have a blessed day and of Mississippi God bless America.” I nodded and watched him drive away before making my way into the terminal and to my gate to await departure. As I sat there, I opened the morning paper and read one article after another about how bad my country is. The economy is flat, Democrats want to tax, Republicans want to cut, the deficit is growing, the country is on the verge of a meltdown! I sat down my paper and thought about my taxi driver. How happy he was because he was about to be an American and he now lived in a country where your dreams are achievable, if you are willing to work for them. Regardless of what problems we think we have in this country, to hundreds of millions of people America is a beacon of freedom, hope and opportunity. So as we sit down with friends and family to celebrate our Independence Day, let us give thanks that we are able to call the United States of America our home. God bless America! JOIN TODAY IN MISSISSIPPI

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Eighteen-month-old Remington Beasley is among the many smiling faces that brighten our issue this month. Josie Brewer, of State Line, submitted the photo of her great-granddaughter to our “Picture This” reader photo feature.

Mississippi is a cultural landscape where Southern living instills a value system of hard work, moral aptitude and a hope beyond the horizon. Life was so unguarded for me, where farm fields stretched for mile upon mile, with wood lines, lakes and bayous dotting the countryside. Cotton was truly king, and the sound of small town farm tractors was a welcoming breach to the old window fan. Farm animals, vegetable gardens, fruit trees and Black Flag mosquito spray made life worth living. It was a place to depart for 40 years, only to return because Almighty God has allowed me to love it and call it home. — Eddie N. Young, Olive Branch Born in the Mississippi Delta, and raised on “Tobacco Road.” I remember those hot, humid nights that could change A steamy heat wave into falling down rain. I’ll never forget those quiet, still nights And my dreams of the “big city” and “bright lights.” Lying on my bed in the dark, I heard a whistle blow, It was that north-bound midnight passenger train, Headed for Chicago. Caught up in a splendor of mystical wonder, One day I had to catch that train. Now I’m 2,500 miles away, where I remain. Oh! How I miss Tobacco Road and the tracks. Mississippi, I love you and I will be back. —Velma N. Russell, Gardena, Calif. I taught kindergarten for many years and always taught a unit about our great state of Mississippi. Here is a fun poem I made up for them, and they loved to say it each morning: Mississippi is my state. I really love it and I think it’s great! You can go east, you can go west But Mississippi is the best! —Annette Hamill, Collins

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By Debbie Stringer Model railroading is a challenging hobby that has engaged the likes of Winston Churchill, Merle Haggard and Michael Jordan. A group of Mississippi modelers hopes more families will become enthused about the hobby after visiting the new Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum, in Gulfport. Visitors can watch members of the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum Club run their trains on three elevated railroad layouts in O, HO and N scales. (An O-scale locomotive is about 4 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide; the HO is half that size. The N-scale locomotive is about 1 inch tall and 5/8 inch wide.) “The physics and physical aspects [of the models] are all basically the same as the big boys, just scaled way down,” said club member Timothy Club member Pat Miles runs trains on an O-scale railroad layout. Billings, of Gautier. Toddlers can run trains themselves on Sandburn, a member of Singing River the museum’s wooden “Thomas the Electric Power Association. Train” layout, while older kids and Floor-to-ceiling shelves in one corner adults can play with two small N-scale of the museum display vintage toy trains railroads. spanning more than a century. The oldest, a tin train, was made in 1865. Some In a sprawling 15-by-20-foot exhib- of the models represent milestones in it built of more than 400,000 Lego railroad history, such as the 19th century blocks, a passenger train and a freight John Bull steam locomotive, the first to train encircle a bustling cityscape. The employ small wheels mounted on the layout is a work in progress; designer front to help guide the engine into and builder (and life-long Lego fanatic) curves. Scott Sandburn is planning additional The museum’s growing collection of features that may eventually double its donated railroad artifacts includes switch size. locks for securing signals located on spur “We jokingly call it L scale,” quipped lines or sidings, and a 30-ton cast-iron

jack used to raise railroad cars for repairs. Outdoor train rides are available on an electric carnival train and six other riding trains for small children. The club recently Timothy Billings acquired the building next door to expand its capacity for hosting birthday parties for children of all ages. There’s no charge for use of

the space, but as a 501c3 organization, the museum welcomes donations. “I like to see things that can involve the whole family, when so many things in this day and time do not. And this is one of the ways to do it,” said museum visitor Sonny Daughdrill of Gulfport, while watching his grandchildren, 8-yearold Asa Brown (“a real train nut”) and 6year-old Emri Brown, absorbed in play with an N-gauge train set. Daughdrill, an avid model builder himself, said modeling of any kind has a lot to offer kids. “Modeling teaches skills—engineering, painting and patience. And all children like something

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Kyle Peterson operates a DCC (digital) model railroad as his grandfather, Steve Robinson, watches. One of the goals of the museum is to provide a place where family members can enjoy model railroading together.

Billings, below left, talks about the Lego village and railroad with visitor Sonny Daughdrill, right, and his grandchildren, Asa and Emri. At left, Daughdrill and Emri try out the museum’s carnival train ride.

interactive,” he said. Recent visitor Dottie Goad, of Long Beach, explored the vintage toy trains display as her three grandsons—Micah Bishop, 8; Olin Dorris, 9; and Hayden Dorris, 10—staged their own N-gauge train races. “This is impressive,” said Goad, a Coast Electric Power Association member. The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Club organized in 1991. “It all started with a group of railroad modelers that all had one problem: They didn’t

“I like to see things that can involve the whole family, when so many things in this day and time do not. And this is one of ways to do it.” – Sonny Daughdrill

have room for a train layout in their home,” said Billings, a member of Singing River Electric Power Association. Each club member built a modular model railroad unit in accordance with National Model Railroad Association standards. Once a month, members would meet at whatever venue they could secure to join their modules and run trains for hours. Starting in 1995 the club was allowed the use of a vacant store at Singing River Mall—until it was demolished. This year, the club settled into its permanent home, a member-owned building located on Gulfport’s Pass Road. The modelers built railroad layouts and display cases, painted the building red and

staged the museum’s grand opening in April. “Once we put a sign out there, even before we were ready to open, we had people wanting to join [the club] or donate trains. It has been constant

growth,” Billings said. One former club member, a teen, has been accepted into a locomotive engineer’s training program in another state. Continued on page 6

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Red, white & blue J uly is certainly the month to think about patriotism. As we should know, July 4 is the day that America declared its independence from the most powerful country in the world at that time, England. What exactly is patriotism? When I was 6 years old, standing on

the sidewalk in front of my grandparents’ house with my right hand over my heart and waving with my left to a convoy of army vehicles passing on U.S. Highway 80, I knew one thing: The men inside those wide, green trucks were protecting me from the bad guys. I was taught to stand erect and place my hand over my heart when I saw the

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Museum visitors, from left, Hayden Dorris, Olin Dorris and Micah Bishop enjoy running a train on one of the Nscale layouts available for their use. These simple layouts help teach the basics of model railroading.

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“He’s off to be a train engineer,” Billings said. “He had been that much into model railroading that he decided he wanted to drive the big ones.” At age 13, Kyle Peterson is the club’s youngest modeler (members under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult member at the museum). Kyle has been captivated by trains and railroad modeling since he was a toddler. He runs trains at the museum with his grandfather, Steve Robinson. “I really enjoy coming in here and operating the trains. I really like doing this,” he said. Surrounded by a spaghetti network of tracks, Kyle uses a hand-held digital controller capable of running several trains at once and generating realistic locomotive sound effects. The effort demands good hand/eye coordination, focus and patience, if a derailment or crash is to be avoided. Granted, at this scale a crash would be more embarrassing that catastrophic, but

Kyle takes his hobby seriously and strives to be good at it. Switching—the process of adding or removing cars from a train through engine movements—is his favorite activity. To demonstrate, Kyle cautiously backed a 35-car train onto a side track in order to disconnect a boxcar, just as it would happen on a real track. “I like the realism of moving the train cars around with the engine,” he said. For this young railroad fan, moving the cars by hand would be cheating—and not much fun. Unlike many others his age, Kyle already has a career plan: He wants to become a railroad signal maintenance worker. It looks as though his childhood hobby, nurtured by his fellow club members, may eventually lead to Kyle’s livelihood. The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum is located at 504 Pass Road in Gulfport. Hours are 12-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. For details, call 228-284-5731, email Timothy Billings at timetrain54@yahoo.com or visit the website at mcmrcm.org.

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American flag to show my appreciation. With my limited knowledge of the busy Dixie Overland Highway, I was also taught to look both ways before crossing. From my grandparent’s front porch in Forest, we could go east to Meridian or west to Jackson. I learned years later that the highway spanned 2,726 miles, beginning in Savannah, Ga., and ending in San Diego. I believe back in the day all folks along that high-

way were patriotic. In 2015 the divisions in our country’s belief system have downplayed our original loyalty to the grand old flag—and what it truly represents. Today, patriotism implies a diversity of intense emotions. Many men and women have died for love of country and many of those living today can’t seem to wrap their mind around how fighting in a foreign land will somewhere down the road keep

America safe and free. Naturally, part of this mindset is determined by which generation reflects our age. One objective this month was to write a column on the light side of the Fourth of July. I wanted to fire up a few sparklers with my children and grandchildren and send a super-bright red, white and blue rocket up over Lucedale and Mississippi. Without catching the woods or our house on fire. When I

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began to study the definitions of patriotism, it smacked me in the face that this is a somber subject when politicians are trying to change the face of our nation. Even a few years ago, George Bernard Shaw said, “You’ll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.” Oscar Wilde said, “Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.” Some folks would like to see patriotism die away. Grin ‘n’ There are Bare It many more by Kay Grafe quotes like this from celebrities or activists, perhaps said for publicity. The true definition radiates from deep within each one of our hearts. So what comes to mind when you are facing the American flag, hand over your heart while singing the “Star Spangled Banner?” I shouldn’t be surprised (but I am) when many young people at football games won’t honor the flag and continue talking while the band plays on. My favorite definition of patriotism comes from Theodore Roosevelt: “Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president or any other public official. It is patriotic to support them to the same degree by which they stand by the country and efficiently serve it.” Today our country is racked by division, bickering and complaining at all levels. But we all came together after 9/11, at least for a short time. And I believe we would again if we were attacked by another foreign adversary. Two years ago Mr. Roy was at Reagan Airport in Washington, D.C. A flight of World War II veterans entered a gate at the terminal. As they walked, or were wheeled inside, all the people they passed stopped and stood reverently or clapped. I believe we can celebrate light heartedly this July 4, so fire up the grill and light up the sky with fireworks, because patriotism is still alive in America. Kay Grafe is the author of “Oh My Gosh, Virginia.” To order, send name, address, phone number and $16.95, plus $3.50 S&H to Kay Grafe, 2142 Fig Farm Road, Lucedale, MS 39452.

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Time can fly or crawl, counter to expectations

Mississippi Seen The Mississippi Gulf Coast has come a long way from where it was 10 years ago this August, when Hurricane Katrina devastated it. The time needed to rebuild we thought would never pass, but to a great degree, it has. Photo: Walt Grayson

arlier today when I asked the teller what the date was so I could write a check, after she told me, she said out loud what I was thinking, “This year sure is going by fast.” And it is! Maybe time seems to pass so quickly because we multitask so much. When you’re doing three things at once, time seems to go by three times faster. Or maybe we perceive time passing faster because we are getting older. Someone explained that when you are only 1 year old, the length of a year represents 100 percent of the span of your life. But then when you are 50, that same year is only 1/50th of your life. Seems to go by a lot quicker. I did, however, overhear my granddaughter complaining about how fast the summer is passing. And she’s just 12! This comes only a few weeks after she was fussing about how slowly the school year was dragging. So evidently time has an elastic quality to it too. The same period of time can go by fast and slow at the same time, depending on what you are timing. For instance, I’ve never heard of a quick root

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Gulf Coast with the “Mississippi Roads” TV crew. We are shooting some shows for the upcoming fall season. As we cruised down Highway 90 today, I thought back to 10 years ago this summer when we had to inch our way along this same highway right after Hurricane Katrina, switching from the eastbound to westbound lanes to find where the roadbed hadn’t been washed away or covered with sand and debris. For a few years afterward, driving from Biloxi to Ocean Springs followed a circuitous route: up to Interstate 10 on

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Pictures can be powerful, but are they more powerful than words? Probably not. Photo: Tony Kinton

ossessing almost magical power, words are amazing. Their use can range from the simplicity of basic communication to the grandiose of painting mental images that permit the listener, or reader, to virtually see and touch those elements the words describe. If you doubt the existence of this power, listen to a well-delivered speech or review a manuscript of same. The “Gettysburg Address” for example. Read great writing. A solid beginning if you seek imagery is Robert Service’s poem, “The Cremation of Sam McGee.” Language so vivid that a reader shivers in the cold it manufactures. And while descriptive adjectives are often chosen for creating verbal portraits, such work is not restricted to these parts of speech. Based upon our experiences and the association a given word has in relationship to those experiences, a common word can set the mind whirling, can conjure up images that otherwise remain tucked tightly in some corner of memory. Such recall can be haunting, even minus descriptive words like phantom or ghoulish. For me, moose is such a word. High in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia is where it happened, not too distant from the fabled Yukon Territory. We were moose hunting. A bitterly cold but glorious day was unfolding. Three of us had ridden horseback to peaks above a valley camp hundreds of

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feet below. The Graham River gurgled down there in a “U” that encircled the cook shack. On that upward circuit, our horses had negotiated Police Creek, ice already forming along its edges in anticipation of winter’s ghosts. All in all, it was a most pleasant setting. But the event that still haunts began. Horses tied to sturdy brush, we hiked higher to secure a vantage point from which to set the Outdoors spotting scope Today and look for by Tony Kinton moose. And then a rumble, far off it seemed at first. And it was far, but that is an ambiguous term in a situation such as this. Suddenly, it was no longer far but tearing down the mountain in view. “Rock slide!” our guide Sandy shouted. Scree prevented rapid movement in any direction, but even without that lack of footing, up or down were not options. Lateral was the only choice as we sprang into disoriented and precarious action. We averted the slide by mere feet. Even Sandy, who was native to the area, found it difficult to compose himself, his face pallor and hands trembling. Those few feet, at least when restricted to this particular event, permitted us to live the

20 or so years that now separate that time from this time. Be assured that for me the word moose holds haunting power. I hear that word and my mouth becomes powder dry. Kudu is a word holding no threat. It is, in fact, one that prompts dreams of Africa and its grand animals. The kudu ranks at the top of the plains-game antelope for most; mine was just that—the top. And what a magnificent specimen he was. But near the culmination of this quest, another haunting raised its ugly head. Now the word kudu brings again those chills. Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Late afternoon at the foot of a koppie, overlooking vast plains of intrigue. I sat beside the fallen monarch that had taken five days to collect and shed tears—tears of joy touched by and mingled with those of sadness. The PH had gone back a mile or so to retrieve the truck; I waited alone with the kudu bull. My comrade, it was later discovered, high-centered the hunting vehicle on a rock and spent two hours attempting to dislodge it. He was successful, but not before I spent those two hours in African darkness alone. The greatest danger I faced was uneasiness, but that failed to assuage my trepidation. Yes, there was a distant roar, perhaps a lion. There was the hyena cackle. And there were other unfamiliar night sounds in every direction. The night air became frigid and I shivered.

Eventually, all turned out well. But not so well as to remove that hollow feeling that regularly surfaces when I hear the word kudu. That word possesses peculiar power. So far this discourse has been completely personal. But such word play is not restricted to only me. It stirs each of us in its and our own way. And it doesn’t have to be packaged in the exotic. It can seize us in the mundane of every day. At my age I shall never again look down from rocky cliffs to what appears a thin thread but is actually a significant river in British Columbia. I shall never again sit alone on an African koppie at dusk and hope I can be extracted from the surroundings before night consumes and the unfamiliar comes to life. But I am still alive and will possibly live more years, the number undetermined. And I, as will all us, will hear and speak words. Common words, most likely. Still, they contain the power to haunt. In fact, they may be more haunting than we can imagine. Consider the following: if, no, yes, later, tomorrow. And consider the impact these next words can have: neglect, anger, discontent, rigidity. All just words. But whether spoken, heard or experienced by a given individual, all can be haunting. Tony Kinton has been an active outdoors writer for 30 years. His newest book, “Rambling Through Pleasant Memories,” is now available. Order from Amazon.com or Kinton’s website: www.tonykinton.com.

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www.4county.org • 1-800-431-1544

Mike Banks, President Marty Crowder, Vice President John E. “Jay” Gilliland Jr., Secretary/Treasurer Johnny Johnson John Scarbrough Kenneth Seitz Ernest H. “Bud” Tumlinson

YOUR COOPERATIVE By Joe Cade CEO/General Manager

The power of American independence Fireworks and flags. Cookouts and cold drinks. The Fourth of July is a festive day on which we celebrate our nation’s independence with family and friends. Typically, this is not a day of quiet reflection. While we spend a lot of energy having fun, if we think about our forebearers and their determined efforts to bring about our nation’s independence, it’s fleeting. An independent spirit is a part of our DNA However, it is worth reflecting that this uniquely American spirit of independence remains part of our collective DNA more than 200 years after the independent nation of the United States was formed and the Declaration of Independence was crafted. And this sense of independence has served us well. For example, more than 70 years ago, an independent streak inspired groups of farmers across America’s countryside to band together and improve their quality of life. Aside from President Franklin Roosevelt’s promise of federal aid in the form of lowinterest loans and engineering expertise, rural Americans had little help in bringing electricity to their homes. So, they did it themselves by pulling together and working cooperatively—a shining example of American determination and ingenuity. For the past 40-plus years, nearly every president since Richard Nixon, during the time of the Arab oil embargo, has talked about the goal of U.S. energy independence—reducing our reliance on imported oil and other forms of foreign energy. Today, while we still have a ways to go, we are closer to that goal than ever before. We are exporting more gas and importing less foreign fuel than in recent memory. American ingenuity in the form of new technology and innovation is opening up more options and spurring greater efficiency across all forms of energy. According to the Energy Information Agency, energy expenditures as a share of gross

domestic product (GDP) are forecast at 6.2 percent in 2015, their lowest level since 2002, reflecting both lower oil prices and ongoing increases in energy efficiency. The road to energy independence Consumers have an important role to play in the road to energy independence. They don’t have to wait for Democrats and Republicans to agree or environmentalists and fossil fuel advocates to reach consensus on a path to energy independence. Consumers can play a part in moving us toward national energy independence by taking action in simple, practical ways: insulating and caulking around windows, doors and electrical outlets; washing clothes in cold water instead of hot; replacing air filters; installing a programmable thermostat; and using more energy efficient appliances and home heating and cooling systems. Efficiency efforts can cut costs for individual households, but the collective benefit to our country is even greater. If we all work together to achieve increased energy efficiency and reduce our overall energy consumption, we can make even more progress on our road toward energy independence. At 4-County Electric Power Association, we want to be a resource for you in this effort. We can provide energy-saving tips tailored for your unique household needs. Check out our website, www.4county.org, Today in Mississippi and our Facebook page for tips. Recent advances in technology are transforming how we make and move electricity, and over time, these changes will greatly improve not only the efficiency but the reliability of electric power. So this Fourth of July, as you gaze up at the fireworks lighting up the night sky, reflect on the enduring spirit of independence that is integral to our American character.

Here’s an idea Stealing electricity is illegal and dangerous In these current times of economic difficulties, many customers are concerned with their electric bills. While there are numerous ways to cut down on the amount of electricity used in a home, in some cases customers resort to trying to steal electricity. Tampering with an electric meter is both illegal and dangerous. Under Mississippi law, anyone who intentionally tampers with a meter is guilty of a misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine and imprisonment. “Those who tamper with their electric meters in an effort to reduce their power costs are stealing from their energy providers and their fellow cooperative members,” said Joe Cade, CEO/general manager at 4-County Electric Power Association. “Like any other business that is required to cover the costs of theft by increasing its prices, member-owned electric cooperatives must cover the costs of meter tampering in their rates.” Electric meters are designed to accurately record the electricity used each month and are routinely tested. Meters are sealed for the protection of the homeowner and the energy provider. Members who break a meter seal are exposing themselves and their homes to the risk of electrocution and fire. Once a meter has been tampered with, it becomes both unsafe and unstable. Interrupting the flow of electricity through a line also poses serious risk to linemen working nearby. Your cooperative is dedicated to providing safe and reliable electric energy. Meters owned by 4-County are regularly inspected for signs of wear, damage and tampering. As members of an electric power association, you can assist in cracking down on energy thieves. If you are aware of or suspect that someone is tampering with a meter, please let us know. “If members are having trouble with their bills, they should not hesitate to contact us,” Cade said. “We’re happy to help suggest energy efficient options and other ways they can reduce their use. Tampering with meters should never be an option.”

4-County offices closed in honor of Independence Day 4-County offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. A dispatcher will be on hand to answer calls.

Co-op Connections Card saves Since the Co-op Connections Card was unveiled in September 2011, 4-County members have saved over $458,513 on prescription drugs through May.

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History comes to life for Youth Tour participants Grant Wolfe of Starkville Academy, Philip Evans of Choctaw County High School and Macy Walters of Heritage Academy were among the over 1,500 high school students from across the country that participated in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour held June 13-19, in Washington, D.C. The 4-County trio travelled to Washington with a group of 58 high school juniors from across Mississippi. The Youth Tour is designed to offer students from across the nation the opportunity to meet their elected officials, watch government in action and tour historically significant sites, memorials and museums. Highlights of the event included meeting with their elected representatives in the U.S. House and Senate to discuss the process of government and issues of the day, and learning more about rural electric cooperatives and American history. The Youth Tour is a joint effort of local electric cooperatives (like 4-County), their statewide cooperative associations (such as Electric Power Associations of Mississippi) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. (Look for more details and photos in next month’s issue of Today in Missis- 4-County Youth Tour delegates, from left, Philip Evans, Macy Walters and Grant Wolfe recently returned from a tour of Washsippi). ington, D.C.

Students awarded EPAs of MS scholarships The Electric Power Associations of Mississippi is helping seven local high school graduates take one step closer to a college degree. Members of the group received scholarships ($600 for those attending a fouryear university and $300 for those attending a two-year university) from the Electric Power Associations of Mississippi Foundation. Nominations for each student were submitted by 4-County Electric Power Association. The Foundation annually helps fund scholarships for children of Mississippi electric cooperative employees entering their freshman year of college, along with two electrical engineering scholarships at Mississippi State University for upper classmen. Bailey Beaird, a May graduate of Columbus Christian Academy, is one of the deserving students. She is the daughter of Gina Beaird, benefits coordinator at the Corporate Center. Bailey plans to attend East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus this summer and then transfer to Baptist College of Health Science in Memphis, Tenn., where she will study radiation therapy. Ryan Blackwell, a May graduate of Choctaw County High School, is another winner. He is the son of Margaret Blackwell, consumer service representative at the Ackerman Customer Service Center. Ryan plans to attend Itawamba Commu-

nity College or Arkansas Baptist University in hopes of playing baseball. He plans to study biology. Marlee Conn, a May graduate of New Hope High School, received the honor, as well. She is the daughter of 4-County employee Dawn Conn, consumer service representative at the Corporate Center. Marlee plans to attend East Mississippi Community College and then transfer to the University of Mississippi. She plans to become a dermatologist. Kyria Harris, a May graduate of Columbus High School, is one of the

deserving students. She is the daughter of Fred Harris, crew leader at the Corporate Center. Kyria plans to attend East Mississippi Community College and Mississippi University for Women, studying nursing at both educational institutions. Erin Hunter, a May graduate of Nanih Wayia High School, was also honored. She is the daughter of Julie Johns, consumer service supervisor. Erin plans to attend East Mississippi Community College and study within the cosmetology program. Sarah Johnson, a May graduate of Starkville High School, also received the

honor. She is the daughter of Gary Johnson, manager of maintenance services for 4-County. Sarah plans to attend Mississippi State University, majoring in biology and pre-med, and then transfer to Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., for medical school. Kathryn Vernon, a May graduate of Caledonia High School, received the honor too. She is the daughter of Ronnie Vernon, marketing specialist at the Corporate Center. Kathryn plans to major in chemistry at Mississippi State University and then transfer to a medical school to study dermatology.

4-County CEO Joe Cade, center, recently presented Electric Power Associations of Mississippi scholarships to, from left, Sarah Johnson, Erin Hunter, Kathryn Vernon, Ryan Blackwell, Kyria Harris, Marlee Conn and Bailey Beaird.

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4-County members convene for Annual Membership Meeting Members of 4-County Electric Power Association elected three directors, attended a health fair, listened to educational presentations and learned about a variety of programs and initiatives at the Association’s Annual Membership Meeting June 4 at East Mississippi Community College’s Mayhew campus. 4-County CEO/General Manager Joe Cade began his remarks to an estimated 650 people by detailing the cooperative’s plans to continually enhance convenience for its members. “Here at 4-County, we’re working hard to make it as convenient as possible for you, our members, to do business with us,” Cade said. He highlighted the cooperative’s kiosk locations throughout 4-County’s service area. Cade also discussed a variety of payment options, including online, bank draft, mobile apps and the Prepay program (enables members to pay as they need electricity). The co-op official also encouraged members to take a look at the cooperative’s energy efficiency programs. “As you can see, we’re differ-

ent. We’re a cooperative trying to keep your electric bills affordable. We’re controlling costs through innovation. We’re continuing to put you, our members, first,” he said. Board president Mike Banks

“ We’re a cooperative trying to keep your electric bills affordable.” — Joe Cade said the cooperative is committed to service. “Service is part of our DNA—our long, proud history,” Banks said. He assured members that 4-County would continue to enhance programs and service. Board secretary Jay Gilliland reviewed the co-op’s finances. Gilliland said that 4-County’s total assets were valued at $224.4 million in 2014. Members’ equity, or ownership, in the system was valued at $105.6 million. In other business, incumbents Gilliland (District 6, Chickasaw and Choctaw counties), Kenneth Seitz (District 2, Oktibbeha County) and E.H. “Bud” Tumlinson (District 3, Clay and Monroe counties) were re-elected to threeyear terms on the board of directors. Officials also provided reports on the 4-County Foundation, launched earlier this year. The Foundation, through the generosity of 4-County members, has awarded over $30,000 to organizations across the service area. The program works like this: 4-County members’ utility bills are “rounded up” to the nearest dollar; a $68.65 bill, for example, becomes $69. Now, at the most, that’s around

only an extra $12 per year per member (an average of about $6 per year per member). However, when you multiply those contributions by the thousands of member participants, the impact can be significant. Five organizations received awards at the meeting: North Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross, $5,000; West Central Clay Volunteer Fire Department, $4,410; Camp Macon at Lake Forest Ranch, $2,000; Starkville Bridges out of Poverty, $3,000; and Last House on the Block, $5,000. (See related photos and cutlines on page 10d.) Prior to the meeting, a health fair was held for members. About 200 people participated in the health care screenings. After the meeting, members enjoyed participating in door prize activities. Mike Fridley of Brooksville won the grand prize, a retired 4-County pickup truck. 4-County serves about 47,000 members in parts of nine counties: Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Monroe, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Webster and Winston.

“Here at 4-County, we’re working hard to make it as convenient as possible for you, our members, to do business with us.” – Joe Cade

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LeRoy Henry IV of Sturgis, far left, undergoes an eye examination from Dr. David Curtis at the annual meeting health fair. Mike Fridley of Columbus was the lucky winner of a retired 4-County fleet truck, near left. 4-County CEO Joe Cade hands him the keys. Jana Branning of Cedar Bluff, middle left, registers with 4-County’s Julie Johns. An outside display of 4-County equipment, near center, was a big hit with members.

Kaleb Brown, 7, of Mathiston, far left, took a ride in a replica Association bucket at the annual meeting. Joining him were 4-County’s Kyle Elam and Chris Benson. Betty Young of Starkville, near left, also participated in the annual health fair. She is assisted by Martha Cato of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle.

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4-County Foundation news The 4-County Foundation met recently and made awards to several area organizations, including, clockwise from top, Camp Macon at Lake Forest Ranch ($2,000), Last House on the Block ($5,000), North Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross ($5,000), Starkville Bridges out of Poverty ($3,000) and the West Central Clay Volunteer Fire Department ($4,410).

Help yourself beat the heat Summer temperatures have arrived! But the real summer heat is still on the way. 4-County Electric Power Association members can help themselves beat the heat by making sure they are as energy efficient as possible and by making changes in the ways—and times—they use power. Remember, electric prices don’t change with during extreme hot or cold temperatures. Members’ use, however, does change. And that can drive power bills up. Here are some simple energy conservation tips to help keep your power bills down during these rising summer temperatures: • Make sure air filters are clean; don’t make your air conditioner work harder than it has to. • Make sure you plug all the gaps around your doors and windows. Don’t let your

cool air escape and hot air get in. • Use fans to supplement your air conditioning; don’t keep turning the thermostat down. • And help everyone by moving your electric use “off peak” when you can. Try to limit extra power consumption between 2 and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. That’s when the most power is used, especially when it is extremely hot. By waiting until later on weekdays or the weekend to do laundry or use the dishwasher, you’re helping to decrease the demand on the power grid and helping keep rates down. You can set up an online account at www.4county.org and look at your daily usage. See how the weather affects your use—and your bill—and compare prior months or years to this year. It’s a great tool for you and it takes nothing more than setting up an online account.

Watts Happening This listing of area events is compiled from information provided by area chambers of commerce and visitors’ bureaus. The events listed are subject to change. Please call to confirm dates, times and additional details.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 BR2 Lunch Seminar; Hilton Garden Inn, 975 Hwy. 12 E. in Starkville; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; details, (662) 323-3322.

TUESDAY, JULY 14 Writers Meeting; Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St.; 6 to 8 p.m.; details, (662) 328-2787.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 Fireworks on the Water; Columbus Lock and Dam; 5 to 10 p.m.; details, (662) 329-1191.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 ARTSpa Event!; Bella Derma Organic Day Spa, 122 Fifth St. N. in Columbus; 1 to 4 p.m.; details, (662) 328-2787.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 Crawford Cotton Boll Festival; continues through Saturday, July 11; details, (662) 329-1191.

TUESDAY, JULY 21 Columbus Community Theatre; Omnova Theatre at Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. in Columbus; 6:30 to 8 p.m.; details, (662) 328-2787.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Possum Town Quilters; Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; continues Saturday, July 25; details, (662) 328-2787.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 MSU Young Alumni Lunch; Sweet Peppers Deli, 702 University Drive in Starkville; noon to 1 p.m.; details, (662) 324-4729.

Income Statement*

Condensed Balance Sheets* July 2015

Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2014 (What our members paid for service) Electric Sales Revenue: Residential Small Commercial Large Commercial & Industrial Street & Outdoor Lighting Total Electric Sales Revenue

$68,109,870 12,822,699 30,788,705 3,210,187 $114,931,461

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE

$118,744,806

3,813,345

OPERATING EXPENSES

(What it costs to operate your system)

$82,284,750 Purchased Power (What we paid TVA for power) Operation & Maintenance Expenses (Cost to operate & 19,831,693 maintain the system)

Depreciation Expense (Use of plant & equipment over life) 7,447,460 351,104 Tax Expense (Payroll, property, & other taxes) Interest Expense (Interest on debt & member deposits) 3,516,014

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

gains on sales of assets)

TOTAL OTHER INCOME

Electric Sales Revenue

ASSETS

Utility Plant - Net Other Property & Investments Current Assets Deferred Debits Total Assets & Other Debits

LIABILITIES

189,488 190,767

$380,255

$5,694,040

Operating Expenses

Purchased Power Operation & Maintenance Expense Depreciation Expense Tax Expense Interest Expense

$12,822,699

17.5%

$68,109,870

$3,210,187

$202,776,391 $188,636,239 2,463,584 2,606,301 10,389,923 11,124,999 9,405,809 8,805,873 $224,435,771 $211,773,348

Memberships & Patronage Capital $105,616,643 $99,923,177 Long Term Debt 73,708,533 68,735,835 Current & Non-Current Liabilities 30,361,256 28,023,773 Deferred Credits 14,749,339 15,090,563 Total Liabilities & Other Credits $224,435,771 $211,773,348

Residential Small Commercial Large Commercial & Industrial Street & Outdoor Lighting

$30,788,705

December 31 December 31 2014 2013

$113,431,021

Interest Income (Money earned on short-term investments) Other Income (Income from organization memberships &

TOTAL MARGINS (Members始 equity for the year)

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Picnic Oven-Fried Chicken 3 Tbsp. butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. Lawry’s seasoned salt 2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. Cajun seasoning 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 Tbsp. dried parsley 1 (3- to 4-lb.) whole chicken, cut into serving pieces

Preheat oven to 425 F. Melt butter in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Whisk together flour with seasonings. Rinse chicken pieces and dredge in flour mixture. Place into baking dish, skin side up, and turn to coat with melted butter. Bake skin side down 35 minutes. Turn and bake skin side up another 20 to 25 minutes, or until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 175 F in the thickest part of thigh, 165 F in breast). Transfer to a rack to cool completely. Wrap loosely in paper towels, then place into a large storage bag or container. Refrigerate if not using right away. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

6 extra-large tomatoes 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup chopped Vidalia or yellow onion 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained

2 cups chicken broth 2 to 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. black pepper 2 Tbsp. butter Heavy cream, shredded cheese and chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Remove skins from tomatoes and chop, reserving any juices. Heat olive oil in a stockpot; add onion and celery. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook another minute. Add tomato paste; stir and cook 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes with juices, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes. Use an immersion blender, food processor or blender to purée, if desired. Add butter, stirring until incorporated; taste and adjust seasonings, as needed. Garnish with cream, shredded cheese and basil, as desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Note: Substitute 2 (28-oz.) cans whole tomatoes when fresh aren’t at peak. Cream of Tomato Soup variation: Add ½ cup heavy cream to soup pot, heat through, garnish and serve.

Fresh Corn Casserole 5 slices bacon, divided ½ cup chopped Vidalia onion ¼ cup chpped green bell pepper 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 cups corn, scraped off cob (about 3 large ears) ½ cup sour cream 1 cup seeded, chopped tomato

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme Pinch of sugar Kosher salt and black pepper to taste 1 to 2 tomatoes, sliced

Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9-by-9-inch baking pan; set aside. Cook 2 slices bacon in skillet until crisp; remove to a paper towel and set aside. Chop remaining 3 slices bacon; cook in skillet. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened. Add butter and flour; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in corn, sour cream, chopped tomato, basil, parsley, thyme, sugar, salt and pepper. Transfer to baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes. Remove; top with tomato slices. Bake 15 minutes longer, until bubbly. Crumble reserved bacon and sprinkle on casserole with extra basil and parsley. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Note: May substitute 2 (15-oz.) cans whole-kernel corn, drained, or 3 cups frozen corn, thawed.

Icebox Cake Filling: 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups milk 1 (4.5-oz.) box vanilla or lemon instant pudding mix 1 (8-oz.) tub frozen whipped topping, divided

Cake: 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 pint blueberries, rinsed 1 (14.4-oz.) box graham crackers Chocolate syrup, to garnish

Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk, and blend. In a separate bowl, beat milk and pudding on medium, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold into cream cheese mixture with half of whipped topping. Cake: Reserve several strawberries and blueberries for later use as garnish. Spread thin layer of filling in 9-by-13-inch dish. Add a layer of graham crackers, trimming to fit as needed. Spread with half the remaining filling, and top with half the sliced strawberries and half the blueberries. Repeat layers. Top with last layer of graham crackers and reserved whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Garnish with reserved strawberries and blueberries; drizzle with chocolate syrup. Notes: Sugar-free or fat-free products work well for this dessert. Also, experiment with different pudding flavors and fruit or chocolate.

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ost gardeners have favorite landscape plants they use every year, and I’m no different. But I also like to try new plants I see in garden centers or learn about from perusing winter catalogs. I want to tell you about some of the plants that are so far performing well in my landscape. One plant I like to grow each summer is Blue Daze evolvulus, because this is Southern an easy-to-careGardening for plant that needs minimal by Dr. Gary Bachman attention. Blue Daze has been around for a long time and was one of the first plants chosen as a Mississippi Medallion winner in 1996. I like the fast-spreading growth rate that makes Blue Daze a good ground cover in front of an Indian hawthorn planting in my front landscape. While Blue Daze is described as not being invasive, every couple of weeks I find I do need to trim some of the runners that are trying to make their way up into the Indian hawthorn. The foliage has a downy appearance,

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and the 1-inch, funnelshaped flowers are sky blue. The flowers open for only one day. In the morning, they are brilliant, but by afternoon, they look quite spent, especially as the planting bed faces west and receives a high heat load each afternoon. A location with a little afternoon shade would be welcome, but too much shade reduces total flowering. Blue Daze needs to be planted in well-drained soil that is consistently moist. Mandevilla vines with their gorgeous, trumpet-shaped flowers are a favorite with many gardeners, but I like Dipladenia better. I get the beautiful flowers and don’t have to worry about having a structure for them to climb. The bushy growth of Dipladenia makes it a perfect choice for me to grow in a full-sun container without additional support. This Heirloom Pink okra, top, produces pretty flowers The flowers and foliage of with five petals and a white center. Blue Daze evolvuDipladenia are smaller than Mandevilla, lus, center, is an easy-to-care-for plant whose skyblue flowers are open for only one day. Dipladenia’s but I feel this enhances their landscape bushy growth, bottom, makes it perfect for growing value. Keep consistent container moisin a full-sun container without additional support. ture, and feed yours every couple of Photos: MSU Extension Service/Gary Bachman weeks with a water-soluble fertilizer. For my landscape, I don’t rely on true for vegetables I use as ornamentals garden centers entirely, as I like to start in the landscape. This year, I found Heirloom Pink many of my own plants—especially vegetables—from seed. This is particularly okra that produces pretty pink flowers

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9. Autumn Andrews cools off at her grandparents’ place at Dalewood Lake. Jennifer C. Andrews, Huntsville, Ala. 10. Jacob Chance, 2 months, is prepared for lift-off. Belinda Davis, Columbia; Pearl River Valley Electric 11. So happy together: Victoria Shanks and Oreo. Niecy Shanks, Columbus; 4-County Electric 12. Giddy gator. Bill Norwood, Yazoo City; Yazoo Valley Electric 13. Being BFFs brings grins to Kelsey, right, and NaNa. Trish Little, Magee; Southern Pine Electric 14. Alyvia Brumfield, 5, is excited about her new little sister, Amelia, 3 weeks. Lauren Brumfield, Columbus, Ga.

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67th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, July 2-5, Gulfport. Fishing, kids fishing rodeo, fish display, music, vendors, fireworks, carnival rides, more; opens at noon daily. Admission. Gulfport Harbor, Jones Park. Details: 228-863-2713; mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com. Fireworks Over the Mississippi River, July 4, Natchez. View from the bluff; 8-9 p.m. Free. Details: 800-647-6724; visitnatchez.org. Southaven July 4th Celebration, July 4, Southaven. Entertainment at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. Picnics, coolers welcomed. Snowden Grove Park Amphitheater. Details: 662-280-2489; southaven.com. Starkville Public Library Book Sale, July 6 and Aug. 3, Starkville. Sales help support library projects; 12-6 p.m. Free admission. Details: 662-323-2766. Old Fashioned Country Fair, July 11, Jackson. Games, cooking demos, watermelon contests, train and carousel rides, wagon rides, cupcake walk; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Admission. Misssissippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. Details: 601-432-4500; msagmuseum.org. July Jam, July 11, Summit. Rock ‘n’ roll, blues, food, camping; 2 p.m. - midnight. Admission. The Roadside Rendezvous. Details: 662-590-3273;

dennis001us@yahoo.com; Facebook: July Jam. Mississippi Opry Summer Show, July 11, Pearl. Host Harmony & Grits and guest Bill & Temperance with Jeff Perkins; 6-9 p.m. Admission. Pearl Community Room. Details: 601-331-6672. The Whisnants in Concert, July 16, Newton. Ebenezer Baptist Church; 7 p.m. Love offering. Details: 601-896-2249, 601-683-3928. 14th Annual LawFit Challenge National Competition, July 16-18, Olive Branch. Law enforcement officers compete in fitness and job-related events. Free admission. Olive Branch High School. Details: 662-892-9400; lawfit.org. 37th Annual Mississippi Watermelon Festival, July 17-18, Mize. Concerts featuring Daryle Singletary, Restless Heart. Car/truck show, arts, crafts, 5K run, watermelon contests, more. Admission. Details: 601-733-2221; mswatermelonfestival.com. Magnolia State Bluegrass Association Summer Show, July 18, Ackerman. Featuring Russell Burton Family, Magnolia Drive, Bluegrass Cartel, Alan Sibley and Magnolia Ramblers; 1-9 p.m. Admission; free for MSBA members. Choctaw County Community Center. Details: 662-258-2334.

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Bluegrass, Country and Gospel Singing, July 18, Black Hawk. Old Black Hawk School; 6 p.m. Details: 662-453-0072; bobbykayalford@gmail.com. Kids Day at the Railroad Museum, July 22, McComb. Train tales, miniature riding train, book giveaways, museum and car tours, refreshments, inflatable jumper, face painting; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. McComb Depot. Details: 601-249-8254; trainmaster@mcrrmuseum.com. Tuxedo Reunion, July 25, Meridian. Church of the Mediator; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Details: 601-4836802. Kingsmen Quartet in Concert, July 27, Osyka. Gillsburg Baptist Church; 7 p.m. Love

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Arts & crafts market, garden & field crop exhibits, home arts & crafts exhibits, needlework and quilt displays. State dairy cattle show, beef cattle & sheep shows. Petting zoo. Harper, Morgan & Smith PRCA rodeo. Harness and running horse races, pony pull. Antique car show. Local & statewide political speaking. Nightly variety & Nashville entertainment. 36th Annual Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon. Thacker Mountain Radio Show. Fireworks. Midway amusement & rides by Mitchell Bros. Amusements and 8 huge days of family fun and hospitality. For more information,

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