Perspectives
From the desk of Sam Johnson, Volume 4, Issue 2
Mississippi 811 is in the midst of perhaps the most exciting period in its recent history. In the past three years, our membership has increased significantly. We have added new services for our members that have literally saved some of our larger members thousands of dollars annually. By the way, these services are not just for the larger members. Call us to learn more about how to reduce the number of unnecessary locate requests which in turn will save your organization money. Tell us how we can best serve you. You may not think it possible, but if you don’t ask you’ll never know.
Pipeline Safety: This is serious business
Nationwide, excavation damage continues to be a leading cause of serious pipeline incidents. The table below identifies that more than 35% of Serious Incidents as defined by Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) is the result of excavation damage. Mississippi is not immune from such damage.
Me and Dillard, V4, I1
There is simply too much to learn and not enough weekends to get it done. Saturdays were made for seven-year-olds in the yesteryear of 1956. No school today … time to learn really important stuff that lasts a lifetime instead of all that unnecessary reading and writing. I was going to take my usual walk through the woods to see Dillard, but Mr. Burnis stopped in to visit for a minute.
Holstein Cows and People
You may be surprised to learn about the similarity between Holstein cows and people. The November 2009 issue of Country Living reported a study conducted by researchers at Newcastle University in England. The researchers confirmed what dairy farmers have long understood—contented cows produce more milk than their less contented counterparts.
Publisher’s Perspective, V4, I1
From the contractor to the water system owner/operator and from the traditional utility company to the contract locator, all are going to be impacted by passage of the 2006 PIPES Act. It is vitally important to understand that changes to our damage prevention programs are going to be proposed at the state level or mandated from the federal level.
From the Desk of Sam Johnson, V4, I1
Thanks to all of you who have worked hard to make this past year so successful. We’ve gained many new members and were able to create new and exciting partnerships that will enable us to provide better and more meaningful services to you in the upcoming year. The Summit (second annual) was a tremendous success. I want to thank the presenters who brought their expertise to the event. Thanks to the sponsors and exhibitors who helped make the event possible. And of course, thanks to all who attended the event.
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