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story by Kelsey
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photos courtesy of Karri Bunn-Holmes
Everyone has dealt with the state’s Safer-at-Home orders di erently, some picking up new hobbies while others got to work on much overdo home repairs and remodels. Friends Karri Bunn-Holmes and Cherie Henderson took to the trees.
“My best friend and I took eclectic lanterns and an old chandelier and decided to bring love and light to my trees,” said Bunn-Holmes of the project, which unfolded at her waterfront Gautier home. “These lanterns were found all over my house, shed, and my mother’s garage. Over 20 lanterns were hung in various water oak, maple, magnolia, live oak, cypress and sycamore trees.”
They named the project “Love and Light,” a perfect description of the vision brought to life by the two friends. “It’s so beautiful during the day and magical at night,” said Bunn-Holmes. “And if you were wondering, my husband, Brian, didn’t mind what we did as long as we did the work ourselves! We are women – hear us roar. He was absolutely blown away when he rst saw the project at night.”
Coast Electric
Lights South Mississippi
story and photos courtesy of
Coast Electric Power Association
As our country faces a crisis unlike any we have ever seen, Coast Electric Power Association’s dedication to you and your families holds true. While our normal practices and procedures may look a little di erent, we are working every day to ensure we are providing the best service possible to our members.
It is out of concern for and commitment to our members and business communities that we come together to bring relief to those who need it most. From adjusting our Operation Round Up program to allow 100 percent of donations to be used for energy assistance, to partnering with local food banks to feed our neighbors in need, we are here to serve you. That is what electric cooperatives like Coast Electric are all about – people coming together when our community needs it most.
Through good times, through storms, and crises like this one, we will always be there to light South Mississippi. For more information on Operation Round Up and our commitment
to serving our community today and every day, visit www. coastepa.com.
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