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Creative Manager Chad Calcote won 1st place in the Best Portrait Photo category for his photograph of retired PR guru Joe Dera and Flora butcher and Chef David Raines from the March 2022 issue. Today in Mississippi Editor Steven Ward won an Award of Excellence (2nd Place) in the Best Entertaining Feature (under 650 words) category for his February 2022 story about a collector of 1980s pizza restaurant memorabilia.TheWillieAwards, which are held annually, showcase the best writing, photos, and design of statewide co-op magazines from all over theMonthU.S. in, and month out, the talented staff of this magazine works hard to put together a publication that is both entertaining and filled with important information about your electric cooperative.Theyareall storytellers at heart, and we hope that comes through every time you open one of our issues.
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Robert “Ace” Cleveland, his sons Rick Cleveland, — known as the dean of Mississippi sportswriters — his brother Robert “Bobby” Cleveland Jr., who tragically died earlier this year, and Rick’s son, Tyler Cleveland, are an honest to goodness sports writing dynasty. We hope you enjoy their story. Speaking of storytelling, I would be remiss if I didn’t give kudos to our staff at Today in Mississippi. The magazine won two National Rural Electric Cooperatives Statewide Editors Association Willie awards this year.
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Where Highway 84 meets 61, in a school at Washington, A teacher made learning fun. She made our little town sound great, in 1812, we were capital of the state. Jefferson College for the military bound, is now a museum on Live Oak ground. A Methodist church built in 1799, still stands strong through time. This teacher made it interesting to me, with a love for Mississippi history. Thank you, Washington, 6th-grade class. Thank you, Ms. Pendergrass. by Lynda O’Quinn, a resident of Natchez and a member of Southwest Electric.
Storytelling is at the core of what Today in Mississippi does every month. Whether it’s articles about electrical power safety, information about your co-op’s annual meeting, or the amazing feature stories we publish that showcase the best of Mississippi, the magazine strives to tell the stories that our members both need and want. This month, our cover feature happens to be a story about storytellers. The name “Cleveland” is synonymous with sports writing in Mississippi. Three generations of the Cleveland family have been telling the stories of the state’s athletes from the state’s rural high school fields to the biggest stages in professional sports.
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Other fall vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, Swiss chard, and collards need a little more time to be ready to eat. Even though it’s really hot now, it is time to sow these seeds in order to have harvest-ready plants in fall. But not every fall crop needs to be a cool-season vegetable.
Simply walking out the front door each day, we’re reminded that it is a blistering hot season. But believe it or not, now is the time to start planning and getting ready for the fall vegetable garden.
The benefit of growing fall vegetables is that you can keep your home garden productive much of the year. It extends your harvest of fresh, homegrown, cool-season produce well into the fall and maybe even into winter.
Fall okra
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The secret to successfully growing fall vegetables, like many things, is all about timing.
Spring-planted okra can be pretty big right now and may be overwhelming you with pods. These big okra plants can be pruned back. When I learned this, I took my limb loppers and cut 7-foot-tall okra plants halfway down the stem. In short order, the new shoots popped out and started producing again. This is perfect weather okra-growing weather, and these plants will produce well into fall. So the take-home point for today is that even though it’s hot in the garden right now, start planting your fall vegetables. When it’s time to harvest them, the temperatures will have dropped, and you’ll still be growing and enjoying fresh veggies.
The secret to successfully growing fall vegetables, like many things, is all about timing. To determine when you should plant, count backward from the average date of the first annual hard frost. In Mississippi, there are big differences when this can arrive in coastal and northern counties. Many cool-season veggies can be direct seeded, though I like to start the plants in smaller pots and transplant them. Either way, the process is theYousame.need to know the number of days to harvest, information that is usually found on the seed packet. Count backwards from the frost date and add 10 days, as the plants will grow a little slower in the fall. This tells you when you should plant in your region. Fall is a great time to grow vegetable “sprinters,” or crops that can go from seed to plate in under 30 days.
Gary Bachman, Ph.D., Extension/Research Professor of Horticulture at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi. He is also host of “Southern Gardening” radio and TV programs. He lives in Ocean Springs and is a Singing River Electric member. by Dr. BachmanGary
Kale is a quick-maturing vegetable that is a must-have for fall vegetable gardens.
Cool-season greens like arugula, mustard and turnip and my favorites. Cincinnati Market radishes are quick and easy. Another musthave in my fall garden is any variety of kale.
Time to start planting
Root vegetables such as carrots are good choices for fall gardens.
It is September again. Somewhere that symphony is playing. Somewhere those pleasures of sweet aromas abound. Somewhere doves are diving from above, accelerating tree-top high with skilled aerobatics, frustrating shotgunners who empty twin tubes or magazines with no reward past an enhanced admiration for the little grey missiles that outperformed shooters’ best. That somewhere is worth finding. Dove season has a rich heritage. It is the first of fall seasons, and the pursuit attracts thousands each year. That attracting translates into gatherings, cook-outs, fellowship, and sharing. Recreation in God’s Creation at its finest. And it should be pointed out, though this is a mundane calculation apart from those fun times that dove hunting — all hunting for that matter — generates millions of dollars that go into management in its various forms, including maintenance and acquisition of lands and other wildlife-related programs.
And quickly: What about shotguns for doves? Most anything will do. The younger will likely lean to synthetic-stocked semis or pumps. Those older among us, those who remember reading Nash Buckingham, will entertain a strong propensity to side-by-sides. To each his own in that regard. Now that I think about it all, Septembers today are not terribly different than Septembers of my youth. Simply put, Septembers are spectacular.
Septembers were different back then — 1965 and a few years afterward. At least it seems now that they were different then. The cawing of crows possessed a peculiar timbre, a resonance that, when heard in the distance, evoked a sense of tranquility, and of casual indifference. A simple chattering among fellows, allowing no rush to impede the lackadaisical. Just quiet chitchat as the collection removed itself from one location to another. The woodwinds — if this were an orchestra.
Cornstalks contributed, their withered leaves and browned stalks serving as the string section, performing a symphony across post-harvest fields. All in well-tuned harmony with autumn’s first hints of arrival. A pleasant breeze serving as bow for cello, viola, and violin, warmth of an afternoon sun the bow’s resin. The percussion? Grasshoppers and other insects chiming, clinking, and buzzing. These were not the overriding portion of this musical jubilance — more the background. Still, the composition would be lacking without their foundation tying meter and measure and downbeat and fermata together to create the perfect whole. The blast from a Blue Jay was the brass. And there were the delightfully endearing smells. Hay fields for the most part, now lying dormant and peaceful, that last mowing of the season behind them. Seeds strewn hither and yon. And to those scattered seeds came the doves. Skydivers of great renown, those doves were. We hunted them in early September.
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Tony Kinton has been an active outdoors writer for 30 years. He lives in Carthage and is a Central Electric member. Visit www.tonykinton.com for more information. by Tony Kinton
Kevin Tate waits for doves in the sunflowers.
Hunters who perhaps recall grandpa’s Fox or Parker or L. C. Smith may elect the most graceful configuration of them all, a side-by-side such as this Rizzini 28-gauge.
A September symphony
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You may even think of a small tree with a certain, clipped look. That’s partly correct, according to Brussel Martin, co-owner of Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery in Olive Branch.
“We have our own website but mainly sell through other sites like 1800Flowers, Amazon, Pro Flowers, FTD, Walmart, Home Depot, Costco, and many others. They take the order, send it to us, and we ship directly to the customer. Our geographic location works well for ground shipping to most of the United States. Our packing expertise assures a bonsai arrives to the customer in good condition,” Martin said.
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“You start with trees that have small leaves, short needles, or compact foliage. The value of a bonsai is determined by how well and how long these techniques have been applied,” Martin said.
Martin has gone on annual buying trips to Japan, China, Taiwan, and South Korea where he has friends he has worked with for Brussel’syears.Bonsai mainly sells the trees online.
“I rented an old abandon nursery for a couple years and then bought five acres next to our current location. McNeal and I built our current location in 2004. It has been enlarged several times.”
Martin said bonsai is not for everybody, but it can be a great“Youhobby.canfind an easy-care tree that fits your skill level. All bonsai are living plants and require maintenance, like watering and other care. Bonsai is not rocket science, or I wouldn’t be doing it,” Martin said.
“One of the cool things about bonsai is being able to hold a mature old tree in your hands.”
“I was very young, and we had the original trees for several years. I started growing more bonsai in my parent’s back yard as a teenager,” Martin said. When Martin was in his 20s, he outgrew his parents’ back yard.
“Bonsai has origins in Asia with Japan having refined it into an art. Bonsai means tree in a pot. Bonsai is a connection of art and horticulture. There is no such thing as a natural bonsai tree. Bonsai is the technique you use to create a tree,” Martin said. The techniques include wiring, trimming, and occasional repotting. Over time, using these techniques, a bonsai develops character.
The nursery, on Center Hill Road, is powered by Northcentral Electric.When Martin was young, his father — an architect — brought some bonsai back from a business trip to California.
Martin and business partner McNeal McDonnell operate the largest bonsai nursery in the United States.
by Steven Ward If you hear the terms “bonsai” or “bonsai tree,” thoughts of Mr. Miyagi from “The Karate Kid” might spring to mind.
A typical shipping Monday is anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000Brussel’sorders.has bonsai from two years to 200 years old.
Brussel’s Bonsai co-owners McNeal McDonnell (left) and Brussel Martin
For more information, visit brusselsbonsai.com or call 1-800-582-2593.
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Mississippi’s 2022-2023
SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
HUNTING
SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
North Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.
Fall turkey season is open BY PERMIT ONLY from October 15 November 15 on private lands in the following counties or portions of counties where the landowner/leaseholder completes a fall turkey hunting application to the MDWFP Jackson Office and receives tags. The fall season bag limit is two (2) turkeys, which may be of either sex.
For a complete list of hunting seasons, bag limits, and other legal restrictions, go to www.mdwfp.com.
The merganser daily bag limit is a total of 5 mergansers, only 2 of which may be hooded mergansers.
***(Dove South Zone) Areas
* Non residents Turkey Hunting on Public Lands: Non-residents cannot hunt any public land in Mississippi between March 15-28 unless drawn for either a Non-resident Public Lands Turkey Permit or WMA Draw Hunt. of MS Hwy. 35. south of U.S. Hwy. 84 and east of MS Hwy. 35. duck daily bag limit is a total of 6 ducks, including no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 of which may be females), 1 mottled duck, 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, and 2 redheads. The daily bag limit for scaup is 1 scaup per day Nov. 25 – 27, Dec. 2 – 4, and Dec. 9 – 17; and is 2 scaup per day Dec. 18 – Jan. 31.
Small Game SEASON DATES DAILY BAG LIMIT Youth Squirrel* Sept. 24 30 8 Squirrel - Fall Season Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 8 Squirrel - Spring Season May 15 - June 1 4 Rabbit Oct. 15 - Feb. 28 8 Bobwhite Quail Nov. 24 - Mar. 4 8 Frog April 1 - Sept. 30 25/Night Raccoon July 1 - Sept. 30 1 per Party/Night Opossum, Raccoon, and Bobcat Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 (Food and sport) Nov. 1 Feb. 28 (Food, sport, and pelt) 5/Day; 8/Party No Limit Trapping Nov. 1 Mar. 15 No Limit *On private lands and authorized state and federal lands only in those areas open for squirrel hunting. Migratory Game Birds SEASON DATES DAILY BAG LIMIT POSSESSION LIMIT Sept. Teal Sept. 10 - Sept. 25 6 18 Sept. Canada Geese* Sept. 1 - Sept. 30 5 15 Woodcock Dec. 18 - Jan. 31 3 9 Snipe Nov. 14 - Feb. 28 8 24 Gallinules (Common & Purple) Sept. 1 - Oct. 2 Nov. 25 Jan. 1 15 Singly or in aggregate 45 Singly or in aggregate Rails: Clapper and King Sept. 1 - Oct. 2 Nov. 25 Jan. 1 15 Singly or in aggregate 45 Singly or in aggregate Rails: Sora and Virginia Sept. 1 - Oct. 2 Nov. 25 - Jan. 1 25 Singly or in aggregate 75 Singly or in aggregate Mourning and White-winged Doves (North Zone)** Sept. 3 - Oct. 14 Nov. 19 - Nov. 27 Dec. 24 - Jan. 31 15 Singly or in aggregate 45 Singly or in aggregate Mourning and White winged Doves (South Zone)*** Sept. 3 - Sept. 18 Oct. 8 - Nov. 6 Dec. 19 - Jan. 31 15 Singly or in aggregate 45 Singly or in aggregate Crows Nov. 5 - Feb. 28 No Limit No Limit Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots**** Nov. 25 - Nov. 27 Dec. 2 - Dec. 4 Dec. 9 Jan. 31 See below**** See below**** Geese: Canada, White fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross’, and Brant Nov. 11 - Nov. 27 Dec. 2 - Dec. 4 Dec. 9 - Jan. 31 Canada Geese : 5 Snow, Blue, & Ross’: 20 White fronted: 3 Brant: 1 Canada Geese : 15 Snow, Blue, & Ross’: No limit White fronted: 9 Brant: 3 Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Days Feb. 4 - 5, 2023 Same as regular season Same as regular season Light Goose Conservation Order***** (Special Permit Needed) Oct. 1 - Nov. 10 Nov. 28 - Dec. 1 Dec. 5 - Dec. 8 Feb. 1 - Feb. 3 Feb. 6 - Mar. 31 No Limit***** No Limit***** *Sept. Canada Goose season is closed on Roebuck Lake in Leflore county. **(Dove North Zone) Areas north of U.S. Hwy. 84 plus areas south of U.S. Hwy. 84 and west
Fall Turkey
Southwest Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.
Spring Turkey
Light Goose Conservation Order Methods: Shooting hours are from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset. Only snow, blue, and Ross’ geese are eligible for harvest. The use of electronic calls is allowed. The use of unplugged shotguns is allowed. There is no daily or possession limit for snow, blue, or Ross’ geese. Hunters must use non toxic shot. Hunters must possess a valid Mississippi hunting license and a Mississippi state waterfowl stamp. Light goose conservation order hunters do not need a federal duck stamp.
The coot daily bag limit is a total of 15 coots. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit for ducks, mergansers, and coots.
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Shooting hours for all migratory game birds are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset, except for the Light Goose Conservation Order (see below). Light Goose Conservation Order is a special opportunity designed to reduce the population of overpopulated snow, blue, and Ross’ geese when no other waterfowl seasons are open. This order allows for expanded methods of take that are not allowed during regular waterfowl seasons. To participate in the Light Goose Conservation Order, hunters need a valid Mississippi hunting license, state waterfowl stamp, and a free Light Goose Conservation Order permit number. Hunters can obtain a permit number by visiting mdwfp.com/waterfowl.
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SEASONS
Delta Zone: Bolivar County - west of the main Mississippi River levee and those lands east of the main Mississippi River levee known as 27 Break Hunting Club; Coahoma, Desoto, Issaquena, Tunica, and Washington counties - west of the main Mississippi River levee.
Youth (Private and authorized state and federal public lands. Youth 15 and under) Mar. 8 - 14 One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6-inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season. Hunters 15 years of age and younger may harvest 1 gobbler of choice (any age) per day, 3 per Spring season.Spring Mar. 15 - May 1 Non- Resident (Public Lands) Mar. 15 - 28 One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season.
Feb. 1 - 15 Legal Bucks only on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.
LEGAL DEER Archery Sept. 16 - 18 Legal Bucks Only. Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required. Oct. 15 - Nov. 18 Either-Sex on private and open public land. Youth Season (15 and under) Nov. 5 Nov. 18 Either Sex on private lands and authorized state and federal lands. Nov. 19 - Feb. 15 Either Sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow below legal deer criteria. Gun (with dogs) Nov. 19 Dec. 1 Either Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.
Fall Turkey
Youth Season (15 and under) Nov. 5 Nov. 18 Either Sex on private lands and authorized state and federal lands. Nov. 19 - Jan. 31 Either-Sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow below legal deer criteria.
DELTA UNIT
Primitive Weapon
Dec. 2 - 15 Either-Sex on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.
Delta Zone: Bolivar County - west of the main Mississippi River levee and those lands east of the main Mississippi River levee known as 27 Break Hunting Club; Coahoma, Desoto, Issaquena, Tunica, and Washington counties - west of the main Mississippi River levee.
Youth (Private and authorized state and federal public lands. Youth 15 and under) Mar. 8 - 14 One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6-inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season. Hunters 15 years of age and younger may harvest 1 gobbler of choice (any age) per day, 3 per Spring season.Spring Mar. 15 - May 1
WHITE-TAILED DEER
■ Antlered Buck Deer:
METHOD SEASON DATES
The statewide bag limit on antlered buck deer is one (1) buck per day and three (3) per annual season. One (1) of these three (3) may have hardened antlers that do not meet the unit legal antler requirements on private land and Holly Springs National Forest. For youth hunters fifteen (15) years of age and younger, hunting on private land and authorized state and fed- eral lands, all three (3) of the three (3) buck bag limit may be any antlered deer. Antlered buck bag limit in the North Central Deer Management Unit (DMU) is one (1) buck per day and four (4) per annual season. No antler restrictions apply to this DMU. All four bucks may have any sized hardened antlers.
Antlerless Deer: Private lands: The statewide annual bag limit on antlerless deer is five (5). The antlerless bag limit for private lands in the North Central DMU is ten (10) antler- less deer per season. Antlerless deer are male or female deer which do not have hardened antler above the natural hairline. Only two (2) antlerless deer may be harvested from the Southeast Unit. There is no daily bag limit on antlerless deer in the Northeast, North Central, East Central, Southwest, and Delta units. Only one (1) antlerless deer per day may be harvested in the Southeast DMU.
U.S. Forest Service National Forests: The bag limit is one (1) per day, not to exceed five (5) per annual season except in the Southeast Unit, which is two (2) per annual season.
LEGAL DEER
Primitive Weapon Dec. 2 - 15 Either Sex on private land, open public land, and Holly Springs NF. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.
Archery/Primitive Weapon Jan. 19 - 31 Either-Sex on private land and Holly Springs NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.
BAG LIMITS
*Due to body size differences in the Delta Unit, ear tip to ear tip measurements are slightly larger compared to the other units.
DELTA, NORTHEAST, NORTH CENTRAL, EAST CENTRAL, AND SOUTHWEST UNITS METHOD SEASON DATES
Delta Zone: Bolivar County - west of the main Mississippi River levee and those lands east of the main Mississippi River levee known as 27 Break Hunting Club; Coahoma, Desoto, Issaquena, Tunica, and Washington counties - west of the main Mississippi River levee.
Southwest Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.
SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
North Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.
Fall turkey season is open BY PERMIT ONLY from October 15 November 15 on private lands in the following counties or portions of counties where the landowner/leaseholder completes a fall turkey hunting application to the MDWFP Jackson Office and receives tags. The fall season bag limit is two (2) turkeys, which may be of either sex.
Fall Turkey
SEASON DATES
Spring Turkey
Youth (Private and authorized state and federal public lands. Youth 15 and under) Mar. 8 - 14 One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6-inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season. Hunters 15 years of age and younger may harvest 1 gobbler of choice (any age) per day, 3 per Spring season.Spring Mar. 15 - May 1 Non- Resident (Public Lands) Mar. 15 - 28 One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season.
SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
Archery Sept. 16 - 18 Legal Bucks Only. Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required.
BAG LIMIT
Oct. 1 Nov. 18 Either Sex on private land, open public land, and Holly Springs NF
Spring Turkey
Gun (without dogs) Dec. 16 23 Either Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Gun (with dogs) Dec. 24 - Jan. 18 Either-Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.
Southwest Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.
North Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.
Gun (without dogs) Dec. 16 - 23 Either-Sex on private land and Holly Springs NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Gun (with dogs) Dec. 24 - Jan. 18 Either-Sex on private land and Holly Spring NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land.
SOUTHEAST UNIT
A legal buck is defined as having EITHER a minimum inside spread of 12 inches OR one main beam at least 15 inches long. How to estimate a 12 inch inside spread: How to estimate a 15 inch main beam: 12” Inside Spread 15” Main Beam Estimating a 12 inch spread is accomplished by observing a To estimate a 15 inch main beam, the buck’s buck’s ears in the alert position. When in the alert position, head must be observed from the side. If the the distance from ear tip to ear tip measures approximately 15* tip of the main beam extends between the inches. If the OUTSIDE of each antler beam reaches the ear tip, front of the eye and the tip of the nose, main the inside spread is approximately 12 inches. (Therefore, if the beam length is approximately 15 inches. outside of both antler beams reach the ear tips, the buck is legal).
Jan. 19 - 31 Either-Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.
Antlerless Primitive Weapon Nov. 7 18 Antlerless Deer Only on private lands. Gun (with dogs) Nov. 19 - Dec. 1 Either Sex on private land and Holly Springs NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land.
SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT Fall turkey season is open BY PERMIT ONLY from October 15 November 15 on private lands in the following counties or portions of counties where the landowner/leaseholder completes a fall turkey hunting application to the MDWFP Jackson Office and receives tags. The fall season bag limit is two (2) turkeys, which may be of either sex.
Archery/Primitive Weapon
Non- Resident (Public Lands) Mar. 15 - 28 One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season.
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We are also looking closely at the planned system improvement work. Some of this work must continue as intended. Still, we can delay others without negatively impacting reliability, at least for some time. We hope that soon prices will begin to return to normal, so we continue to make the necessary reliability improvements to the electrical distribution system. To combat supply chain issues, we are stocking a little more than usual in inventory where we can to offset long lead times. We are closely monitoring inventory and doing our best to order well in advance of potential needs. Additionally, making good decisions on system improvement work allows us to maintain additional quantities in inventory that we can use if we have a major storm. Finally, our line crews are doing a tremendous job in retiring what we call “idle services.” These are services to an abandoned location. In many cases, this equipment has a lot of useful life and can go back into inventory for future use. With all these challenges, our electric rates to our members are the same as when the year began. Just like you, we are feeling the added pressure of higher costs and supply chain issues. However, our employees are working hard to continue to provide the affordable and reliable service that our members expect and deserve.
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About a year and a half ago, I wrote an article discussing the balance between affordability and reliability when providing electricity. With the supply chain and inflation issues, striking this balance is becoming increasingly complex. Each of us knows personally that today’s inflation is driving up the cost of everything — from groceries to gas to dog food and everything in between. Southern Pine sees the same thing in the materials, equipment, and fuel that we need to provide electricity to your homes and businesses. While this is a significant concern, an even greater concern is the availability of critical materials and equipment. One of the questions I am asked most frequently is if we have the necessary materials to respond to a major storm event. To answer that question, I want to let you know what we are doing to be storm-ready while balancing affordability and reliability during this season of inflation and supply chain difficulties. As I said earlier, everything we purchase to provide electricity has increased. It doesn’t matter if it is something as small as an anchor or as large as a transformer. In the chart on the opposite page, you can see just a sampling of the hundreds of items we purchase and how they have increased drastically in the last 18 months. Our purchasing department is working diligently with vendors to get the best possible price for supplies. They try to order in bulk to control fuel surcharges. Our line crews are watching their material usage and handling closer than ever. We are re-using all supplies if safety allows. Our crew supervisors are working to strategically perform work that minimizes mileage on fleet vehicles to save on fuel costs.
Responding to Inflation and Supply Chain Challenges
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Vanessa earned an associate degree at Pearl River Community College before continuing her education at The University of Southern Mississippi. There she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and graduated with a Master of Professional Accountancy before obtaining her CPA licensure. She and her husband, Justin, have been married for three years. Justin, a CPA, works at our sister cooperative, Singing River Electric. The couple has a two-year-old Golden Labrador Retriever, Roxy.
You’ll never meet a friendlier person than Vanessa Estes, an accountant at Southern Pine Electric. Her warm smile greets everyone she encounters, always followed by a kind word. Vanessa joined Southern Pine’s accounting department five short years ago but has made a tremendous impact during her time here.
Ryan Robertson, CFO of Southern Pine, said, “Her ability to compile and analyze large amounts of data in a short time has dramatically improved the efficiency within the department. Vanessa’s skills and talents have not gone unnoticed. Coworkers from various departments often ask her to assist in improving the efficiency of specific processes they have as well. Vanessa is a team player and truly wants Southern Pine to operate at the highest level for the benefit of our members.”
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Known to many employees as the onsite Excel expert, Vanessa is always willing to lend a helping hand. “I love helping others at Southern Pine with questions about Excel, accounting, or anything else,” said Vanessa. Always a team player, Vanessa also loves to give back to our members. “Some of my favorite memories at Southern Pine involve participating in the Cooperative Day of Service. Whether picking up trash or cleaning a donated home to be used as a recovery center, the Cooperative Day of Service allows employees to work together on projects to give back to the community,” she added.
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Vanessa said she is most thankful for her family. Her favorite thing about working at Southern Pine is the people. “My coworkers are what I enjoy most. They are all good, Christian people who truly care about our members,” she said. Outside of Southern Pine, Vanessa loves spending time with her family, shopping, cooking, and traveling. She and her husband love to travel together, and their goal is to see all major league baseball stadiums. They try to visit one each summer.
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Vanessa grew up in Purvis and now lives in Petal with her husband, Justin, and their dog, Roxy. She is a member of Venture Church.
The work we do in accounting relies heavily on the work done by every other department and vice versa. We all work together to ensure the financial reporting is accurate and timely. In accounting, we are often helping other employees and members with questions, and we would not have it any other way. We are always happy to help.
SEPTEMBER 2022 | TODAY 17 by Vanessa Estes, Accountant There are many accounting jobs in Mississippi, but none quite like the positions at Southern Pine Electric. Our goal is not to make as much money as possible for a company but rather to serve the members of our cooperative.
In accounting, one of the ways we serve our members is by ensuring that the leadership has the information they need to make informed decisions. Preparing financial statements, paying bills, allocating and retiring capital credits, processing payroll, reconciling bank accounts, filing tax returns, and performing other accounting tasks are all part of our work. Correctly accounting for the cooperative’s money and assets is how we do our part at Southern Pine, so we can continue safely providing reliable electric energy at an affordable price.
Southern Pine’s Accounting Department is Dedicated to Serving Members
Front row, L to R, Ann Hamm, vice president of finance, Angela Jordan, accounting technician, Nancy Blakeney, payroll and accounting specialist; back row, L to R, Jessica Kennedy, accountant, Vanessa Estes, accountant, Dawn Lott, accountant, and Melissa Craft, accounting technician; not pictured, Ryan Robertson, CFO.
Hard-working, local people staff the accounting department just like other departments at Southern Pine. We are responsible to our members when challenges arise, whether storm-related, software-related, or even human error. We quickly identify the issues, research the cause, implement a plan to correct any problems, and hopefully limit the same issues from happening again. Our work must be meticulous not only for the sake of the co-op’s management and members but also because we settle for nothing less. We are passionate about what we do, and our work reflects it.
We all work together to ensure the financial reporting is accurate and timely. In accounting, we are often helping other employees and members with questions, and we would not have it any other way.
With over 20 years of restaurant experience, Jose is a master restauranteur. His dream came true in October 2013 when he opened his Jose’s Restaurant and Grill. They quickly outgrew the original location, so Jose and Mandy bought the current building in 2016, remodeled it, and then moved into their permanent place. Jose’s can accommodate large parties, meetings, and other events easily. The couple owns a coffee shop and a boutique along with Jose’s. Together, the three businesses employ 20 people, helping drive the Simpson County economy. According to their friend and banker, Fountaine McNair, also a Southern Pine board member, “The Perdomo’s run a very successful business with a substantial number of devoted customers. They have an excellent reputation and are highly esteemed throughout the community. Jose is great at setting a vision and managing resources. He and Amanda are both involved in all facets of theirLikebusinesses.”thePerdomos, their dedicated employees work hard, and restaurants often require long hours. Still, Jose said he works hard to be flexible and help his employees schedule around the essential things in life. “We want employees to be able to spend time with their families, have church time, and so we work with them on important events and times in their lives,” said Jose. “We know that is extremely important for everyone.” Family time is important to Jose and Mandy as well. Together for 20 years, they enjoy spending time with their two children, Dylan, 17, and Olivia, 8. “Anytime we are not at work treating our customers like family, we love to be with our children and family and friends,” said Mandy. For the Perdomos, life is simple. Family is the focus of their lives whether welcoming guests at Jose’s or spending time with the kids at home.
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Jose’s Restaurant & Grill in Magee is always a memorable experience. The food is outstanding no matter what you order. The service is always impeccable. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting, and the restaurant invokes feelings of a Mexican hacienda. All these things work together to make Jose’s an excellent restaurant. What tips the scale and makes Jose’s unique is the owners, Jose and Mandy Perdomo.
Jose and Mandy make customers feel like old friends or family, whether it’s a first visit or the 1000th. According to Jose, greeting customers with a friendly smile and making them feel at home is their favorite part of the business. “We try to make everyone who walks through our door feel like a part of the family,” said Mandy.
Miranda Boutelle is the vice president of operations and customer engagement at Efficiency Services Group in Oregon, a cooperatively owned energy efficiency company.
Tips range in physicality and cost, providing options based on your ability.
Share energy-saving programs
Adjust the water heater
Open the dampers Register dampers allow heated and cooled air to properly circulate throughout the home. If you have a central air heating or cooling system, dampers should be left open. The idea that closing registers saves energy is a common misconception. If furniture is on top of dampers, move it to a new permanent spot, so it does not block air flow
Swap the filter Furnace filters should be checked regularly and replaced when they are dirty. Simply writing down the dimensions of the furnace filter can help your neighbor, who can pick up a pack of new ones in the store or order online. If you find a really dirty furnace filter, don’t remove it until you have a replacement.
Easy ways to help a neighbor
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by Miranda Boutelle
On National Good Neighbor Day, which is September 28 — or any day this month — join in the cooperative spirit and help your neighbors, friends, and family save at home with these do-it-yourself energy-saving tips.
Remove the window AC By removing the unit before wintertime, the window can close properly. This prevents heat from escaping and wasting energy. It also keeps the room more comfortable. Window AC units are heavy and awkward. This project is best done with a buddy. Get that person to commit to helping put the unit back next spring.
Information is a great way to help, and it’s free. Look into programs your co-op offers and share that information with your neighbor. Don’t forget to check the U.S. Department of Energy for federal tax credits for upgrades.
Operating your system without a filter allows dirt and dust in the system to go directly to the heating and cooling components, which can damage the system and necessitate costly repairs.
Check the water heater and set it to 120 degrees. Use a kitchen thermometer to test the water temperature. At the faucet nearest the water heater, turn only the hot water on and wait until it gets hot. Let the hot water run into a glass and place a kitchen thermometer in it. Wait until it registers the highest temperature. If the water heater is set too high, you can save energy by lowering the setting.
I’m a firm believer that saving energy helps the environment as well as the pocketbook. So, how can I help others improve their energy savings at home?
Helping people feels good. Supporting community is sewn into the fabric of your electric co-op, which is guided by the Seven Cooperative Principles that put the needs of members first.
Change lightbulbs Prioritize changing lights that are used the most, such as incandescent porch lights left on all night. LEDs use about 75% less energy and last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Some neighbors can’t climb step stools or ladders, so help them out if you are able. Be sure to check for overhead power lines when using ladders outside.
Photos by Chad Calote Tyler Cleveland, left, holds a photo of his grandfather Robert “Ace” Cleveland. Rick Cleveland, right, holds a photo of himself and brother Bobby Cleveland.
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FOR THREE GENERATIONS HAS BEEN TELLING SPORTS STORIES MISSISSIPPI’S
“Well, if I was you, I would just start writing it like you would tell it toSo,somebody.”whatwould that advice look like for this story?
“I can’t get started,” said Rickey, who had decided at age 12 — when he “learned he couldn’t hit a curve ball and had no chance to play in the Major Leagues” — to do what his daddy did. What he heard next would be advice the most award-winning sports writer in Mississippi history, who turns 70 in October, still uses to this day.
If ever there was a dynasty in sports writing, Mississippi’s Cleveland family is it. Since 1946, the Cleveland name has been on a byline from every nook and cranny of the state. And beyond. by Tammy Ramsdell he 13-year-old boy sat at the kitchen table with a sheet of paper in the Underwood typewriter his daddy had bought him. He had two lines typed: By Rickey HattiesburgClevelandAmerican
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His daddy had driven him from Hattiesburg to his fi rst assignment, a football game in Lucedale, and he had a deadline to Aboutmake.
20 minutes had passed when “Ace,” a semipro baseball-player-turned sports writer, came back to the kitchen to fix a drink and check on his son.
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Three generations of writers
Later Ace did a stint at the Jackson Daily News before joining what is now The University of Southern Mississippi, where he was sports information director for 31 years. The press box at M.M. Roberts Stadium is named in his honor. He and wife Carrie had two sons, Rick and Robert Hayes “Bobby” Jr. Rick Cleveland was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame for sports writing in 2017. He was the sports editor of the Hattiesburg American then spent nearly 33 years at The Clarion Ledger in Jackson. He spent four years at the helm of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum before joining the online news outlet Mississippi Today in 2016. He has written four books and covered 25 Super Bowls, several Masters tournaments, the 1996 Olympic games, a couple of U.S. Opens, more bowl games than he can count, and the Mississippi State and Ole Miss College World Series championships.Hisfavoriteevent, though, remains the State 1A football championship.
Tyler Cleveland, senior reporter and editor of the online site Scorebook Live, writes, edits and plans coverage that includes every high school in the state. He has worked for several papers, including the Hattiesburg American and The Clarion Ledger. Like the Clevelands before him, he earned his degree at USM. A little over a year ago, he teamed up with his dad for a weekly podcast, “Crooked Letter Sports.”
Tammy Ramsdell, an award-winning reporter and editor, has been writing for more than 40 years. The South Dakota native, who’s learned to like grits and sweet tea, lives in Jackson.
“It’s actually the first time we’ve ever worked together, which is cool,” Tyler said. They both bring a lot to the table. “I’ve done some radio work and know what will play on the air and what won’t, and he’s the encyclopedia of Mississippi sports knowledge,” Tyler said. But if Tyler had listened to his dad, they wouldn’t be doing the podcast.“Itried like hell to talk him out of it (journalism), because I could see what was happening to newspapers,” Rick said. “I had no more luck than my daddy did with Bobby and me.”
I’ve done some radio work and know what will play on the air and what won’t, and he’s the encyclopedia of Mississippiknowledge.sports
Robert Hayes “Bobby” Cleveland Jr. worked offshore on oil rigs and as a bartender before starting to cover games while a student at “IUSM.think he started writing mostly for beer money, but he was instantly good at it. He was a natural,” Rick said of his younger brother.
Bobby’s fishing and hunting expertise — he even met wife Pam at a bait shop — paired with a classic Cleveland family sense of humor made him a favorite among Clarion Ledger readers over the years. The award-winning writer later worked as a freelancer and then for the Ross Barnett Reservoir and Pearl River Valley Water SupplyWhenDistrict.Bobby, 67, died from injuries suffered in an auto accident April 28, a petition was started to rename the reservoir in his honor. He had long advocated for a name change, given the reservoir’s namesake former Gov. Ross Barnett’s segregationist stance. On July 21, the Reservoir Board of Directors voted to change the name of Lakeshore Park to Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore.
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“Those games are often magical.” He’s always wanted to cover the Kentucky Derby. Never has. He and wife Liz, who live in Jackson, have two children, Tyler, 36, and Annie, 33, a second-year law student at Tulane University. One more thing of note. Rick didn’t always take his daddy’s advice. If he had, he never would have become a sports writer. Low pay. Grueling hours. Nights and weekends away from family. “Dad tried to talk me out of it.”
Robert Hayes “Ace” Cleveland, a World War II veteran and Hattiesburg native, was inducted posthumously into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame for sports writing in 1998. He started his career as sports editor of the Hattiesburg American. (He told the editor, who was covering one of his games, that he could write better than the sports editor. It was vintage Ace, and it wasn’t long before he was offered the job.)
Ace was the writer, Floyd said Carrie’s influence shouldn’t be underestimated. She was sensitive, he said, to how words affected people’s “Assassination,”lives.
Persevering through the changing landscape of journalism
“High school sports is quite literally everything for so many Mississippians. He’s one of the few telling those important stories,” Ganucheau said. “It’s right up Cleveland alley.”
Adam Ganucheau, editor-in-chief of Mississippi Today, said Rick’s writing inspired him to become a journalist. Now, the 30-year-old is Rick’s boss — and still learning from him. He also has high praise for Tyler.
Both Archie Manning, who knows a thing or two about sons following in their father’s footsteps, and Tim Floyd, who coached several high-profile college basketball teams and followed Phil Jackson as the coach of the Chicago Bulls, call the contributions of the Clevelands immeasurable. They have championed Mississippi sports at every level with a commitment to accuracy and fairness, a sense of compassion and an abundance of wit.
Ace was the sports information director at USM when Manning first met him. He was a real “character,” Manning said, “a lot of fun.” But it was his personal treatment of athletes that stays with him.
“My first year, coming out of Ole Miss,” Manning said, brought a lot of attention from the media and fans as he entered training camp with the New Orleans Saints in Hattiesburg. “Ace took good care of Overme.” the years, Manning developed a deep respect for Rick, who wrote stories not only about him, but sons Peyton and Eli. “I cherish his friendship,” he said, describing Rick as a remarkable historian of Mississippi sports. Floyd said Ace and wife Carrie were like “second parents to me growing up.” He and Rick have remained fast friends for more than 60 years. They met when Floyd’s dad Lee was basketball coach at WhileUSM.
Archie Manning, Tim Floyd on the Clevelands
From typewriters to laptops, print to digital, and a massive number of layoffs along the way, the Clevelands have persevered through incredible change in journalism.Butthat shouldn’t come as a surprise. When you’re part of a dynasty, it’s what you do. journalism.
Floyd said, has never been in the playbook for any of the Clevelands, calling it “a beautiful part of the legacy of theInfamily.”fact,he said, he often sees Rick’s mother in his writing. There’s a reason for that. It’s his mother he often has in mind when he writes, Rick said. “She was a huge sports fan, but she didn’t give a rat’s ass about the x’s and o’s. She was into it because of the people and the pageantry and the passion inherent in sports.”
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Electric vehicle sales continue to climb. Ford introduced its now sold-out F-150 Lightning in April and is already taking orders for 2023. Photo Credit: Ford Ford, Hyundai, Kia and Nissan offer EV models that are priced around $30,000, and available federal tax credits can bring the initial costs down considerably. Photo Credit: Nissan
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, electric vehicle (EV) sales doubled from 2020 to 2021, reaching a record high of 608,000 sales. Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles grew by only 3% the sameTheyear.number of EVs on the road will continue to grow over the next five to 10 years, and many brands have pledged to convert to manufacturing only EVs within the next three to 12 years. Part of this sales growth stems from more choices in the EV market. Today, more than 80 base models of sedans, SUVs and minivans are available. The number of automakers that are exclusively manufacturing plug-in vehicles is also increasing, from recognizable brands like Tesla to growing brands like Rivian, Polestar, Karma and Lucid. Ford introduced its now sold-out F-150 Lightning in April and is already taking orders for 2023. While the EV market is growing, it has some challenges to overcome before broader adoption takes place. The upfront cost of an EV is more expensive than a comparable gas-powered vehicle, and many EVs are limited to a driving range of 250 miles on average — though there are exceptions. Some automakers offer EV models with ranges over 300 miles and a handful are approaching 400. Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan offer EV models that are priced around $30,000, and available federal tax credits can bring the initial costs down considerably. EV range numbers are approaching those of a tank of gas, but EVs require more time to charge compared to a gas-powered vehicle’s quick fill-up. Even at the fastest charging level, it takes approximately 20 minutes to charge 80% capacity. This makes EVs suitable for daily driving needs like commuting or running errands but less suitable for longer road trips.
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Access to publicly available charging stations is not as plentiful or as geographically accessible as gas stations, which makes using an EV for an extended road trip less straightforward. However, The Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy have teamed up to offer grants to help states and local partners, including electric cooperatives, to develop a national charging network with EV chargers located every 50 miles on interstates. The goal is to place EV chargers where they make the most sense in terms of business or recreational activities. National parks, convenience stores and local businesses could be popular stops for EV charging.
Compared to a standard wall outlet, charging times can be shortened by using a Level 2 charger. Level 1 chargers are the standard charger that come with an EV and provide about 40 miles of range after eight hours of charging. Level 2 chargers provide about 25 miles per charging hour. They consume a lot of power over a short amount of time and require local electric infrastructure to support the increased energy load. If you’re considering a Level 2 charger, make sure your home’s electrical system is in good shape and give your electric co-op a heads up.
1 cup half and half 1⁄3 cup sherry
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets
1 cup crushed Ritz cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
with Martha Hall Foose Chicken Divan, an old school staple of the potluck, might seem to be not much in fashion these days. But I can assure you it will be a hit at a luncheon or dinner. The sherry gives it a sophisticated pop of flavor and a rotisserie chicken makes a short prep time. This casserole freezes wonderfully either baked or not baked and can go straight from the freezer to the oven. Just increase the baking time by 20 minutes.
¼ cup finely cut green onions
Chicken Divan
Butter a 2-quart baking dish and heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine the chicken, soups, broccoli, onions, half and half, sherry, rice, and 2 cups of cheese. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. In a small bowl mix the crumbs and butter. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top of the casserole then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Bake 45 minutes or until bubbly. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
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1 cup cooked rice
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese plus 2 tablespoons for topping
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1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
The reason for the organic powdered sugar is because it usually contains tapioca starch instead of the corn starch most conventional powdered sugars use to keep the sugar from clumping. You can get up super early and make these knowing full well they are going to need to rise for at least an hour and a half, or shape them the night before. Then just pop them in the fridge and set them to rise while the coffee is brewing.
One of the things that makes these so fantastic is that this dough is very forgiving. Some recipes do require precise measurements when baking. This one is a throw it together and know it’s going to be delicious kind of deal.
2⁄3 cup very softened butter
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1 packet rapid-rise yeast
1 large egg 1⁄3 cup evaporated milk (reserve remaining for soaking and icing)
1 teaspoon vanilla
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Martha Hall Foose, the author of “Screen Doors & Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales of a Southern Cook,” won the James Beard Award for American Cooking. Her latest collaboration is “A Good Meal is Hard to Find: Storied Recipes from the Deep South” with Amy C. Evans. Martha makes her home in the Mississippi Delta with her husband and son. She is a member of Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association. by Martha Hall Foose
½ cups powdered sugar
Lazy cinnamon rolls
¼ cup evaporated milk
Splash of vanilla extract
Tiny pinch of salt SPREAD
1⁄3 cup very softened butter
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
A couple of pantry items that can be kept on hand are key elements. The first is evaporated milk, and the second is organic powdered sugar. The reason for evaporated milk is — well, it’s just so easy to have around. Soaking the rolls prior to baking insures a tremendous amount of gooeyness.
½ cup dark brown sugar
Dashes of ground ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom, if desired Yields 9 large rolls
In a 2-cup measuring cup combine the water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface and let hydrate for 5 minutes. Whisk together and set aside until foamy about 8 to 10 more minutes. Butter an 8-inch baking dish and set aside. Whisk in the egg, 1⁄3 cup evaporated milk, vanilla, and 2⁄3 cup softened butter. In a large bowl, sift in 3 ½ cups flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Add the yeast mixture to the flour and stir until well combined. The dough will be lumpy but that’ll be alright. Let sit for 5 minutes. Knead the dough a few minutes until it is smooth.
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3 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Cover with a damp dishtowel and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in size. Takes about an hour. Roll dough into a 12 x 22-inch rectangle. Spread all the way to the edges. Using a serrated knife, cut into 9 rounds. Place the rolls in the prepared pan and cover loosely with wrap. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Allow rolls to rise until just about doubled in size. Pour remaining evaporated milk over the rolls. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and all the milk has been absorbed.
Place on a rack to cool 10 minutes. Spoon icing over the warm rolls.
These super cinnamon-spiced, gooey (in the best sense of the word), icing-drenched rolls may be thought of as a breakfast treat. Really though, these are good 24/7.
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup warm water
The World of Marty Stuart. Now through the end of the year. Jackson. The exhibit will debut at the Two Mississippi Museums downtown. “The World of Marty Stuart” explores Stuart’s life and his legacy of collecting country music’s stories. The exhibit includes hundreds of items never shown before in Mississippi, including Marty’s first guitar, original handwritten Hank Williams manuscripts, guitars from Merle Haggard and Pops Staples, costumes from Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton, personal items from Johnny Cash, including his first black performance suit, and much more. 222 North St. No. 1206. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 601-576-6934. Mossy Oak Show & Shine Cruise. Sep. 3. West Point. Mossy Oak Mall. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 entry fee. Cash prizes. Fundraiser for St Jude Hospital. Presented by Southern Cruisers Car Club of Mississippi. Details: 662-574-2678. Waynesboro Farmers Market. Sep. 3 and Oct. 1. Waynesboro. A free event for vendors and patrons. Livestock, produce, canned goods, baked goods, and crafts. 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. 3849 Hwy 63. Details: 601-410-1001.
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The Gulf Coast Military Collectors & Antique Arms Show. Oct. 28 and 29. Biloxi. Historical artifacts from all periods and wars — Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam bought, sold, traded, and exhibited. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 28. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 29. Joppa Shriners’ Center, 13280 Shriner’s Blvd. Take I-10 exit 41 (Wool Market/Shriner’s Blvd.) between Biloxi and Gulfport. Go north to the 4-way stop, then continue north 1/4 mile to the Joppa Shriner’s Center on the right. Admission is $7. Details: 228-224-1120.
3rd Annual Faery Court Masquerade Ball. Sept. 24. Biloxi. Court of the Dark Fae Wildlife Fundraiser. Costume or formal attire required. Immersive event based on Venetian tradition, fantasy stories, Celtic faery and goblin lore, and stories of fantasy and wonder. Between the sea and the land, under the ancient live oak trees, between the worlds, the veil is open for one night. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, 2244 Beach Blvd. Limited VIP tickets $70 or table of 8, $500.General admission pre-sales tickets $45. General admission at the door tickets $55. Details: Faery-ball.com or call 228-280-3461.
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Byrd’s Chapel Annual Fall Festival. Oct. 29. Carriere. Crafts, food, and auction. 26 Byrd’s Chapel Road. Details: Pam Farr at 601-799-6606 or Mae Smith at 607-875-9008. Holy Land Trip. Nov. 25 to Dec. 4. Ronnie and Beverly Cottingham are hosting a trip to the Holy Land. This will be their 20th time to host trips to “the land of the Bible.” If you’ve ever dreamed of literally walking where our Lord walked, this trip is for you.
Turkey shoots. Sept. 24, Nov. 12, and Dec. 17. Jackson County. Shoots begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Daisy Masonic Lodge No. 421, 25700 School House Road. Vestry. Drive 14 miles north of Vancleave off Hwy 57. Details: 228-383-2669. Bluegrass in the Park. Oct. 22. Quitman. Sponsored by Friends of Clarkco State Park. Entertainment will include Bound & Determined of Northport, Alabama, Answered Prayer Gospel Band of Brandon, and Tyler Carroll and Pineridge of Quitman. Bring your lawn chairs. Concessions for sale by Friends of Clarkco State Park. Entry fee is $2 per person. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clarkco State Park, 386 Clarkco Road. Details: 601-776-6651.
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Clarke Fest. Sept. 24. Quitman. Clarke County Chamber of Commerce’s annual fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Archusa Water Park. The event will feature the Paul Brown Memorial Car Show, a bass tournament, arts and crafts vendors, non-profit booths, food vendors, kids area, and entertainment all day. Admission is $1 at the gate. Details: 601-776-5701.
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Another of my signs of fall came early this year. I watch for the hummingbirds to swarm our feeders every September. That’s when they start coming through Mississippi migrating back to Mexico and Central America.
Walt Grayson is the host of “Mississippi Roads” on Mississippi Public Broadcasting television and the author of two “Looking Around Mississippi” books and “Oh! That Reminds Me: More Mississippi Homegrown Stories.” Walt is also a reporter and 4 p.m. news anchor at WJTV in Jackson. He lives in Brandon and is a Central Electric member. Contact him at walt@waltgrayson.com. by Walt Grayson
Years ago, back when school didn’t start until after Labor Day weekend, it really made September seem more like fall than summer. But with school starting in early August nowadays, it muddles up my September “clean break” theory. It’s a blend more than a bang.
Another of my signs of fall came early this year. I watch for the hummingbirds to swarm our feeders every September. That’s when they start coming through Mississippi migrating back to Mexico and Central America from summering in places as far north as Canada. But I have already been seeing more than normal numbers at our house beginning back in late July and early August. Maybe it’s been so hot they decided not to make the whole trip this year and found some shade and stayed. Then again, maybe I’ve seen more because I’ve been keeping my hummingbird feeders filled better thisBackyear.when we were kids, we rarely saw hummingbirds. Maybe we were too busy. But it was an event worthy of telling the rest of the gang when one whizzed past. Of course, by the time I could tell them, the hummer would have flitted on and none of the other kids saw it. But with feeders at the end of our porch just outside the kitchen window, we have hummingbirds so often that I rarely bother to announce seeing one anymore. Although occasionally I do. By the way, the hummingbirds come back through Mississippi in great numbers in March heading north. Just like the sun, both sun and birds head south in the fall and north in spring. Another practical marker of the ongoing seasons.
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Labor Day is to autumn what Memorial Day is to summer — the marker for the unofficial beginning of the new season. The actual changing of the seasons are offset a few weeks determined by the position of the sun in relation to the equator. Autumn begins when the sun passes over the equator heading south in late September, and winter starts as soon as the sun gets as far south as it is going and heads back north in late December. Then spring begins when the sun passes over the equator again on its return trip back north in late March. Summer starts when the sun makes it as far north as it going to go and starts back south in late June. Celestially, the sun dictates the seasons. However, in practical terms, the way we live our lives isn’t tied to the earth and the sun so much as it is governed by things such as the school year starting and ending. Holidays like Christmas, Memorial Day, and Labor Day make good way markers, too. Besides, back to school has more of a tangible effect on our lives than the sun crossing some invisible line. Settling into the routine of the kids off to class is a distinct way-of-life change from the unstructured days of summer.
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