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WALTZ Brenda Waltz has come a very long way in the medical field since her days as a ward clerk/transcriber in Enid, Okla., during high school. As she retires, she feels “blessed” to have served as chief executive officer for five facilities in five cities.

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Medicine, administration run in her blood Quality Measures from The Joint Commission, which is an accrediting body for hospitals for five consecutive years which is truly outstanding which few hospitals are able to achieve.”

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GCW: What are the most significant lessons on leadership you have learned?

Waltz: Hire people that are much better than yourself.

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GCW: What was most challenging and how did you overcome?

Waltz: I was sent to one of my five hospitals to either “make it better or close the doors.” As a leader, I have always enjoyed a challenge and the option to “close the doors” was not even something I considered. In less than three years, I had grown the earnings in that facility, increased employee and physician satisfaction, and earned numerous quality awards and put that hospital back in a competitive position in that market. That facility continues to do well in all aspects and I am proud of what I was able to accomplish during my tenure at that facility.

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CAMP GUMBO: Camp Gumbo runs from June 6 – June 24 at Coast Episcopal School. Visit coastepiscopalschool.org/campgumbo. html , call 228-452-9442, or email campgumbo@myces.org to register or for more information.

OCEAN EXPO-SUMMER CAMP 2017: Ocean Expo runs from June 5 – July 28 at The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Visit https://www.imms.org/ summer_camp.php, call 228-896-9182, ext 1770, or email dreinke@imms.org to register or for more information.

KIDFIT SUMMER CAMP: The Energy Club hosts the Kidfit Summer Camp from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Visit http://www.the-energy-club.com/ kidfitsummercamp.html, call 228-8683539, or email flexthree@aol.com for more information.

CAMP KROC: Camp Kroc runs from May 30 – August 11 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Visit http:// krocmscoast.org/camps/ or call 228207-1218 for more information.

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE: MGCCC Summer Camps run from June 5 – June 29 at the Jefferson Davis Campus, Jackson County Campus, and Perkinston Campus. Visit https:// www.mgccc.edu/community/summercamps/, call 228-897-3789, or email jeff.johnson@mgccc.edu for more information.

SUMMER ADVENTURE CLUB: Little People’s Christian Academy hosts Summer Adventure Club from May

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SEA CAMP, SHARK FEST, AND SHAGGY’S ANGLER CAMP: University of Southern Mississippi hosts three summer camps with three different emphasis. The camps run from June through July. Visit http://gcrl.usm. edu/mec/docs/2017.summer.camp. flyer.pdf, call 228-818-8833, or email marine.education@usm.edu for more information.

LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER: Camps run from May 30 – July 28 with many different experiences to choose from. Visit http://www.lmdc.org/ summer-camps/, call 228.897.6039, or email lmdc@lmdc.org for more information THE ULTIMATE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE: The City of Gulfport hosts The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience at various elementary schools. The camp runs from June 5 – July 28. Visit http://www.gulfport-ms. gov/ls-summercamp.shtml, call 228214-3600, or email esalloum@gulfportms.gov for more information.

SEA AND SAIL ADVENTURE CAMP: The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum host the Sea and Sail Adventure Camp. Six different camp sessions run from June 5 – July 21. Visit https:// maritimemuseum. org/new/sea-nsail-adventurecamp/, call 228-4356320, or email

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SUMMER THEATRE CAMP: Gulfport Little Theatre hosts the Summer Theatre camp July 3 – July 21. Visit http://www.gulfportlittletheatre.net/ page19.html, call 228-864-7983, or email gltsc@outlook.com for more information.

SUMMER SAILING CAMP: Gulfport Yacht Club hosts the Summer Sailing Camp in two different sessions from June 5 – July 20. Visit http://www. gulfportyachtclub.org/summer-sailingcamp, call 228-863-2263 x306, or email gyc.frontdesk@gmail.com for more information.

ASTRO CAMP: Stennis Space Center Astro Camp runs in six different sessions from June 5 – July 21. Visit https://www.nasa.gov/centers/stennis/ education/students/astrocamp.html, call 228-688-1776, or email maria.l.lott@ nasa.gov for more information.

Academic Camp for Children: June 1-July 28, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Academic Core Classes will focus on Mississippi Assessment Program (MAP) College and Career Readiness Standards for specific grade levels. info@ amoseducon.com or (228) 617-9749.

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The looks, the tips, the secrets!

Coast glam [glam] Informal. Noun.

An over-the-top look that is NOT casual: form-fitting pants/jeans with jacket and lots of accessories; fedora hat with skinny jeans, blazer, clutch bag; sunglasses; high heels; top with circle skirts; chunky jewelry/layered jewelry; handle bags, etc.

KKD MEET Kelli Kingsley Dickens 58, Biloxi Owner of Kelli’s Steps School of Dance and director of the international award-winning dance company Kelli’s Showstoppers More about Kelli, page 44 19 Photography by William Colgin | Model styling by Brenda Blount |www.gcwmultimedia.com Produced by Dana Sleger

SKIN CARE

#NoFilterSkin by: LOGAN GREEN, Medical Aesthetician SKIN CARE AESTHETIC CENTER If you’ve been on the social media train long enough, you know that when it comes to taking the perfect selfies, clear, smooth, wrinkle and blemish-free skin is a must. And when good skin days don’t come by often, you are able to count on an artsy filter or a clever editing app. To instantly kiss those imperfections goodbye. Or, you can begin taking better care of your skin and I am going to share with you the 3 easiest ways to do that. After all, Ideal skin doesn’t only let you go #nofilter

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REGIMEN BASED ON YOUR SKIN TYPE Many products on the market claim to be designed for a specific age group (especially for those woman over 50 who now are supposed to have “mature” skin), but age is NOT a skin type. No matter the age you need to have a good care regimen. Dr. Michael McKay says “ It’s never too soon to start taking care of your skin, your skin will last a lifetime.”

Skin types vary from Dry, Oily, Combination, Normal, and Sensitive.

• Dry Skin: Dry Skin will feel tight and dry. It is normal for it to be flaky and crack, especially in the winter months.

• Oily Skin: Oily Skin will feel greasy and shiny all over. If you feel like you’re constantly reaching for the oil blotting sheets, this means you probably have oily skin.

• Combination Skin: Combination Skin usually feels, oily in the T-Zone (the area that includes your forehead, nose, and chin) but dry everywhere else. It can be oily and dry in different locations, but if you notice two or more different textures on your face, it’s a sign you’re dealing with combination skin.

• Normal Skin: Normal Skin feels even and balanced. It’s neither too dry nor oily.

• Sensitive Skin: The Skin type everyone and their mother thinks that they have. And, that’s probably because ALL skin types can be “sensitive”. If you’re like me and your face can handle retinoids and salicylic acid, but gets a little red and irritated when you use a certain exfoliant—your skin isn’t sensitive. You’re reacting to a specific exfoliant, whether it’s because of a specific ingredient, the degree of the scrub, or something else. Sensitive Skin is a skin type however and is mostly a genetic MAY-JUNE 2017 20

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issue, like Rosacea, eczema, allergies, etc. All of these genetic predispositions can and should be diagnosed by your Dermatologist. Not by looking in the mirror and guessing you’ve got it.

Knowing your skin type will make finding a product regimen much easier.

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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN USE SUNSCREEN! Whether you’re tanning on the beach (and yes, you can still get a tan while wearing SPF, insert “eye roll”) One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots, and other skin problems. As well as increase the risk of skin cancer.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES Your daily lifestyle plays a pretty important role in your skin health. If we’re stressed, we can expect acne and dark circles under our eyes. If we’re dehydrated, our skin looks dry and flaky. If we’re sick, our faces appear pale. Eat or drink too much we wake up with puffy skin. But get a good stretch of feeling great, exercising and eating right, and we positively glow with health.

Our skin in the largest organ in the body, whatever goes on inside shows us on the outside.

Take smoking for instance, studies find that smoking prematurely ages skin by disrupting the body’s natural process by breaking down old skin and replacing it with fresh new skin. Smoking also triples your risk of squamous cell skin cancer.

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“Less is more.”

BG HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY As an artist, beauty to me is much deeper than the mere appearance of objects, people or places. Beauty is subtle; it’s hidden, yet stares us right in the face everyday. It can be seen, heard, felt, experienced. It never tries too hard. It’s natural and poised, all the while spontaneous and original.

HOW I STAY HEALTHY I believe that spending time outside everyday is vital to maintaining my peace of mind. I relish the fresh air, the warmth of the sun, and the ambiance of outside. I also maintain a strict diet for health reasons, which consequently enforces me to eat healthily (because I tend to stray to an unhealthy diet otherwise). While I typically curse the diet, I am also extremely thankful for it, as I know I am doing my body a favor. Additionally, I must always be listening to music, podcasts or audio books (my fave). They keep me sane during long car rides, tedious art projects or stressful times.

MY BEAUTY SECRET? Less is more. I prefer natural makeup, neutral colors for clothes, and a simplistic overall design for my personal appearance and surroundings. I think that all women have something beautiful to show, but it’s very hard to see that if it’s covered up with an artificial facade. I do think there is a time and a place to accentuate and go all out on a look, but you’d be surprised at how far a plain tee, jeans and a trendy necklace can take you.

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“I would take a beautiful soul over a pretty face any day.”

YN MEET Yuki Northington 48, Bay St. Louis, interior designer, artist, owner of Social Chair and Art & Interiors Fashions by Coral Boutique, Gulfport and Gautier Hair and makeup: Antonian Salon, Gulfport ABOUT ME I’m a mother of four and have been married for 24 years. I run two businesses and I’m a member of the Old Town Merchants Association, Bay St. Louis Rotary Club, Nereids, the Raw Oyster Marching Club and founded The Queens of BSL. I believe in working hard so that I can play hard.

HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY I think what makes people different is what makes them interesting. Some of the most beautiful people that I know may not be considered physically beautiful, but I would take a beautiful soul over a pretty face any day.

HOW I STAY HEALTHY Enjoying life. Whether it is work or play, if you are happy, it shows.

MY BEAUTY SECRET? Two organic fruit and veggie smoothies every day and you have to floss.

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“Take care of your skin!”

AMS MEET Amanda Mavar Schmidt 38, Ocean Springs, owner of Paddles Up Fashions by Fly Boutique, Gulfport Hair and makeup: Tracy Perry’s Salon, Gulfport ABOUT ME I was born and raised in Biloxi, I’m a mother of two beautiful teenage girls, and I graduated from William Carey with a bachelor’s in graphic design. I moved to Florida after Katrina and discovered a love for stand-up paddleboarding. A few years later, I moved back to the Coast and started Paddles Up. HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY Beauty entails more than just outer appearances. True beauty shines in everyone, we just have to know how to see it.

HOW I STAY HEALTHY I stay very active by running, paddleboarding, group fitness classes, kickboxing, and yoga — I do a little bit of everything. Nature helps me to connect with Spirit and eases my daily stress. I believe being out on the water is very therapeutic and love introducing people to stand up paddleboarding. Loving what you do everyday is a blessing that I count regularly.

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MY BEAUTY SECRET? I don’t think I have a beauty secret, so to speak. I believe in being true to yourself. That shines through more than any product you can use. However, I also believe you need a good moisturizer with an SPF. Take care of your skin!! I recommend a really good one like EltaMD UV Sport SPF 50 that you can get at your dermatologist’s office. Neutrogena or other over-the-counters are good, too.

You’re going to love the way you feel!

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CG MEET Caray Grace 25, Gulfport Anchor and reporter for WLOX News Fashions by Panache, Gulfport Hair and makeup: Tracy Perry’s Salon, Gulfport ABOUT ME I’m a wife and new momma to a beautiful little girl. I’m originally from Tennessee, but I now call Mississippi home. My favorite things are Jesus, coffee and good food!

HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY Beauty is all about self-confidence! It’s learning to embrace your so-called imperfections instead of longing to change them.

HOW I STAY HEALTHY As far as physical health, it’s all about staying active, even if that means chasing my baby around the house and eating a balanced diet. For my soul and mind, it’s prayer and the Word of God. Every day, I wake up, have some coffee, read my devotional and pray.

MY BEAUTY SECRET? Not sweating the small things. It’s easier said than done, but stress wears on you and it shows. Oh yeah, and lipstick!

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The damaged fat cells are naturally absorbed and removed from the body. There is no bruising or injury to the overlying skin or nerves in the treated areas. With no recovery time needed, you can return to normal activities immediately. You can begin to see results in 6 weeks, but optimal results occur at 12 weeks.

SculpSure is an improvement over older body contouring technologies that are limited to certain body areas where fat has to be suctioned into specific sized applicators. The older methods also cause lots of pain and bruising post treatment and can cause nerve injuries in the treated area.

SculpSure has an endless number of combinations that can be customized to your particular needs. In addition, the heat of the laser has a sculpting effect on the tissue as the fat is resorbed, and it leaves more natural looking contours to your new shape.

The Dermatology Clinic, PLLC in Gulfport is the only SculpSure location on the Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans. Dr. Angela Wingfield has been impressed with the results she has seen on herself and the patients she has treated with SculpSure. Scheduling a free consultation is the best way to see if you are a good candidate for the procedure, and a customized treatment plan can be formulated.  30

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Dr. Wingfield supervises a team which includes two certified Physician Assistants, Kassie Stafford and Emily Burger, a laser nurse, Teresa Puzz, LPN, and Tami Madeira and Bonnie Stewart, both licensed aestheticians that collectively provide a full range of dermatology services for people at every stage of life.

Along with the newest fat reducing procedure, SculpSure, the aestheticians are able to perform the most advanced skin care treatments like Ultherapy, Silkpeel Dermalinfusion, Rejuvapen Micro-needling with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and Dermaplaning.

Numerous types of laser services which can remove hair, remove tattoos, treat leg veins and unsightly facial veins and redness as well as remove sun spots and age spots are also offered at the clinic. Call today to schedule your free consultation for a customized aesthetic or laser treatment plan with Teresa, Tami or Bonnie.

Dr. Wingfield is very experienced in performing wrinkle filler injections and botulinum toxin injections.

Skin cancer screening and mole checks are performed numerous times a day. Minor surgeries to remove skin cancers and suspicious moles are performed in the clinic under local anesthetic making it more convenient for patients and more cost effective.

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“My favorite beauty product is sleep!”

JSL ABOUT ME I’m a wife to Wesley Ladner and we have four children: Ryleigh, 8; Harper, 4; Sawyer, 3; and Wesley, 2 months. I enjoy weekends, fishing, being outdoors, shopping, caring for my patients, and raising our family chickens named Russell, Amos, Leonard and Angie.

HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY Beauty is two-fold: nature and nurture. Inner beauty is developed from nurturing. Outer beauty comes from nature (genetics). Without my mother, Joan’s nurturing and nature, I would not have either quality. As I have gotten older, I have learned that outer beauty can be ruined by a bad personality. What constitutes a good personality? Someone who is genuinely kind, considerate of other peoples’ feelings, and includes all individuals (does not exclude others). I am trying very hard to raise our children to have these personality traits.

HOW I STAY HEALTHY After the birth of each child, I engage in an intense diet and exercise program to get back to my healthy body. A healthy body paves the way for a healthy soul and mind.

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MY BEAUTY SECRET? I do not drink alcohol and have never smoked a cigarette. As a healthcare professional, I feel as if both of those vices contribute to premature aging.

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HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY Beauty is when confidence and self-care meet.

When a woman knows her worth, she’ll stand tall, smile big and speak strong. And when that woman learns how to look her best, she’s unstoppable. The combination of the two is real beauty.

HOW I STAY HEALTHY I walk everyday, eat for pleasure, drink wine every night, have lots of sex, and do yoga on Sundays.

MY BEAUTY SECRET? I have so many beauty secrets, but I’m going to have to go with posture. When all else fails, stand up straight!

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“The most beautiful people are those who choose to put others first.”

KG ABOUT ME I am a happy wife and proud stepmother to two beautiful children. I enjoy going to work everyday to dress my amazing customers and I’m always looking for new styles and trends to bring to the Coast.

HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY I think beauty is a combination of qualities found inside and out. It’s how you present yourself. I think the most beautiful people are those that choose to put others first.

They also know when to focus on themselves…it’s okay to be selfish sometimes.

HOW I STAY HEALTHY To stay healthy I go to the gym regularly and I really enjoy instructed classes like Zumba and cycling. I try to eat healthy by sticking to a lean diet, but I also believe in treating yourself when you want it. It’s all about moderation. For a healthy mind, I turn to my family because they always keep me smiling and striving to be my best. A healthy mind is a motivated mind.

MY BEAUTY SECRET? Mascara is my beauty secret. I’m not big into makeup but a strong set of lashes makes any woman look and feel beautiful

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“Beauty is what one feels when they enter your company.”

SWB MEET Rep. Sonya Williams Barnes 47, Gulfport Owner of Lockett-Williams Mortuary Inc and member of Mississippi House of Representatives, District 119 Styled by Bayou Belle, Ocean Springs Makeup: Tracy Perry’s Salon, Gulfport ABOUT ME I am a woman of many hats with my most favorite hat being a mother to my son, Kenson Barnes. I’m the owner of Lockett Williams Mortuary and I serve in the Mississippi legislature representing House District 119. I’m also the chair of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus, the second largest Black Caucus in the nation.

HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY Many think beauty is what one sees, but I believe beauty is what one feels when they enter your company.

HOW I STAY HEALTHY Meditate, walk/run, and enjoy a day at the spa when I have time.

MY BEAUTY SECRET? Water and juicing.

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“Beauty is kindness, thoughtfulness, unspoken and quiet.”

TTR MEET Tanya Tancredi-Russell 47, Biloxi Colorist at Hair + Tonic Fashions by Elle Boutique, Gulfport Hair: Antonian Salon, Gulfport Makeup: Hair + Tonic and Tracy Perry’s Salon, Gulfport ABOUT ME I’m the mother of two dynamic daughters, a “Momager” for my oldest daughter, sidekick to my wonderful husband and parttime colorist at Hair + Tonic.

HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY Beauty to me has always been within.

Because I’ve been a hairstylist for over 20 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working on and with many beautiful souls. For me, beauty is kindness, thoughtfulness, unspoken and quiet. Beauty can be felt the moment you meet someone.

HOW I STAY HEALTHY I am constantly on the go! I have a 5-yearold and a 17-year-old with totally different schedules. Incorporating fitness, yoga, as well as eating clean and juicing is key. I am a spiritual person. I’m Catholic and I believe having strong faith is paramount to living a healthy life.

MY BEAUTY SECRET? If I must tell, Emma Bain’s magic facials and massages at Red Lily Spa. Dr. Milan at Island Medi Spa takes care of the rest!

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“Beauty begins when your day begins.”

ABOUT ME I am married to David Krenning. I am the proud mother of Trent Dickens, who resides in Los Angeles and is the director of the upcoming short film “Panda,” and am the excited stepmom of Karli, a soon-to-be MSU student of fashion marketing. I am celebrating 37 years of teaching the art of dance and am the newest member to the board of directors of Dance Educators of America.

HOW I DEFINE BEAUTY Beauty begins when your day begins.

Grace whatever the day may hold for Fashions by Grant’s For you with your own style, confidence and southern charm. My mother alHer, Biloxi ways reminds me of her southern lady rule: “Sometimes you just don’t need Hair and makeup: Antonian Salon, Gulfport to say anything” and “just because you can doesn’t mean you should.”

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HOW I STAY HEALTHY Teaching dance to our youth definitely keeps me on my “toes.” I have always taken pride in keeping in touch with the newest movement that may be sweeping our country. In the dance world my right side of the brain (creative side) is exercised at all times and filled with wonderful choreography. I have to find personal time to remind myself to listen to the left side of my brain (logic) to slow down and enjoy the simple steps in life.

MY BEAUTY SECRET? I believe that accepting and finding peace in your choices and decisions in this journey we call life will allow our inner beauty to shine for all to see.

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Stimulate collagen to lessen breakdown

by Deborah Meza

We have all heard the word in conversation with our aestheticians. We see it on many beauty products but what actually is it?

Collagen is the main structural protein found in the skin and other connective tissues. Along with elastin and soft keratin, it is responsible for skin strength and elasticity, and its degradation/breakdown leads to wrinkles that accompany aging. Young skin is made up of approximately 80 percent of collagen. After the age of 25, it is estimated we lose at a rate of about 1 percent of our collagen each year. The result is gradual fine lines and sagging skin from the collagen breaking down and becoming weaker.

WHAT CAUSES THE BREAKDOWN OF THIS PROTEIN? The main factors responsible for the aging of our skin are exposure to the rays of the sun, smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise. We southerners love the sun!

Fear not, you can be sun safe with proper sunscreens. I recommend using a broad spectrum SPF 50+ daily.

You should begin using products to stimulate your collagen in your 20s as this is the age range it begins to weaken. If you do not stimulate your collagen, it will continue to break down and your only option of correction will be surgery. You can use medical-grade skin care products to stimulate your collagen. Are you currently using

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a skin care line you love and not interested in changing? Add some of the medical-grade products to your daily regimen to boost the effects you receive! One may utilize products, chemical peels and laser in the beginning, then save surgery for the last option of choice.

CHEMICAL PEELS Chemical peels are a chemical way to stimulate that precious protein we desire, collagen, plus also a way to correct hyperpigmentation and pore size. Chemical peels, depending on the type, are usually better in a series to correct pigment and texture issues.

LASERS Lasers are also another way to stimulate collagen. Laser peels provide skin resurfacing and rejuvenation that can be performed in either ablative modes, non-ablative, fractional modes depending on the particular aesthetic outcome the patient and aesthetician wish to achieve to remove fine wrinkles while significantly improving deeper, more dynamic wrinkles and building collagen.

So you see, collagen is very important to our bodies. Allow protection, stimulation and correction be your goal starting today!

Meza is an aesthetician/laser technician/licensed massage therapist #187 at Woman’s Clinic, 4577 13th St., Gulfport. Reach her at (228) 341-7879.

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Vaginal rejuvenation popular procedure

by Deborah Meza One of the most frequently requested clinical procedures is vaginal rejuvenation. This procedure can help with both urinary incontinence and vaginal tightening.

Because of childbirth and age, many women suffer from incontinence. It truly hinders one’s social life on so many levels. Vaginal rejuvenation gives you an open door to freedom to go and enjoy those concerts, plays, boat rides, and football games that you were afraid to go to because of the long lines at the bathrooms. Fear no more! A unique laser therapy for mild to moderate stress and mixed urinary incontinence (SUI) is available. The laser energy is delivered to the vaginal mucosa tissue and to collagen -rich endopelvic fascia. The resulting collagen neogenesis and remodeling leads to the shrinking and tightening of irradiated tissues, and the return of normal to near normal function. This procedure also aids with naturally enhanced lubrication for women who suffer from dryness related to menopause. This treatment has a very high success rate.

Vaginal tightening treatment is a non-ablative photothermal tightening of the vaginal canal. This procedure is usually provided for patients desiring tightening of the vaginal walls associated with overstretching of the vaginal canal during childbirth as well as with natural aging. It is also a solution for vaginal relaxation syndrome. This treatment stimulates collagen remodeling and the synthesis of new collagen fibers. This treatment also aids with natural lubrication for women who suffer from dryness due to menopause.

The final result of collagen neogenesis and remodeling is tightening of the vaginal canal. This procedure has a high success rate. Correction can be your goal starting today!

Meza is an aesthetician/laser technician/licensed massage therapist #187 at Woman’s Clinic, 4577 13th St., Gulfport.

Reach her at (228) 341-7879.

“Vaginal rejuvenation gives you an open door to freedom to go and enjoy those concerts, plays, boat rides, and football games that you were afraid to go to because of the long lines at the bathrooms.”

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Alexander D. Deeks owns Salon Alexanders on Cowan Road, Gulfport.

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Salon Alexanders celebrating 17 years

by Dana Sleger When Alexander D. Deeks recalls that “ah-ha” moment he knew he was destined to be a hairstylist, it brings him right back to his first teacher in the industry, his mother.

“My mother owned a beauty school and was one of the instructors,” Deeks says. “One day, mother asked me to sit in on one of her cutting classes and it was then I realized it was in my blood. Scissor became an extension of my hands and it was as if I had been cutting hair all my life. It became the fuel that excited me to take this venture to the next level and make it my future.”

Deeks owns Salon Alexanders on Cowan Road in Gulfport, which operates in one of the Coast’s oldest Victorian homes, and with 20 stations, it’s also one of the largest salons on the Coast. Deeks says the welcoming atmosphere full of southern charm is built on giving clients the best experience in a relaxing atmosphere they can enjoy and also learn in.

“You will find our friendly staff is made up of experienced artists that take the time to listen to our clients’ needs and provide the best service and experience,” Deeks says. “Because of our passion and love for what we do in serving the public, we enjoy teaching our customers how to feel good and look amazing by using the right products and tools to the best of our knowledge.”

When Deeks was just 18, he opened his first salon in Louisiana in 1988. Even though he was a fresh graduate right out of beauty school at this time, he was already a licensed instructor teaching the class “The Artistry of Hair Cuts/Design” at his mother’s beauty school named “Eve’s College of Hairstyling.”

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“I saw the passion for hair through my mother’s love for teaching others what she loved to do in this industry,” Deeks says. “As my own passion grew for hair, I realized that I too love teaching and sharing my skills and talents with fellow hair artists.”

This knack for teaching helped Deeks develop an apprenticeship program that currently helps new and upcoming artists looking to grow within the industry and at Salon Alexanders, which was established on the Coast in 2000.

When it comes to the number of services available at Salon Alexanders, the list is long: Hair cuts, color, bayalage, ombre, keratin smoothing treatments, perms, nail services, eyelash extensions, special event makeup/hair, and more.

One this is for sure, nothing beats that light in a client’s eyes when they leave the salon looking and feeling their best.

“The most rewarding aspect of working in the salon industry is seeing that smile of confidence when you have given a client your very best,” Deeks says. “It’s that confirmation a client gives you when he/she experiences that ‘wow factor’ through your service, which builds your reputation as a great and legendary artist.”

SALON ALEXANDERS 1115 Cowan Road, Gulfport (228) 896-3352 salonalexanders.com Monday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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A make-up artist’s

fave products!

by Jackie Merlau Jmerlaumakeup.com I have compiled a list with a few of my favorite makeup products I can’t seem to live without right now! These products can help your makeup wear longer, sparkle more and simplify your routine.

SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH PRIMER WATER WHAT DOES IT DO? This product is packaged in a spray bottle! It is great as a primer and can be sprtized on your face before applying your makeup. And it is also ideal for setting your makeup when you complete your look!

WHERE TO GET IT: Both Ulta and Sephora carry the Smashbox Brand. And if you purchase the bottle with the BCA Pink Ribbon, $5 of your purchase will go towards Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign.

STILA MAGNIFICENT METALS GLITTER & GLOW LIQUID EYESHADOW WHAT DOES IT DO? It is a very lightweight liquid shadow that glides on smooth and dries with a maximum sparkle! It’s the best way to rock glitter with minimal fall out. It leaves a beautiful luster and shimmery finish. And they come in a wide range of colors!

WHERE TO GET IT: You can find these at your local Sephora or on Stilacosmetics.com

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MAC EYEBROWS BROW PENCIL WHAT DOES IT DO? This is a super skinny, twist up eyebrow pencil that is versatile and longwearing. Since the lead is so skinny, you can fill in your brows wherever it’s needed or you can easily create a defined shape, arch or point. This will make brow application much quicker and easier for those who want something low maintenance.

WHERE TO GET IT: MAC Cosmetics SUPERGOOP! LIP BALM BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30 WHAT DOES IT DO? This lip balm hydrates with shea butter and protects the lips from UV rays with multiple sunscreen ingredients. This is a great lip balm all year round, but especially nice to have on hand while in the summer sun. If you specifically buy the AcaiFusion lip balm by Supergoop!, it’ll have a pink tint to it and includes the fruit of the acai palm in the ingredients.

WHERE TO GET IT: Sephora NEUTROGENA MAKEUP REMOVER CLEANSING TOWELETTES WHAT DOES IT DO? Every night be sure to remove your makeup and follow it up with a skincare routine that works for you. This product removes all traces of dirt, oil, makeup and even waterproof mascara! These wipes are a great price and even offer a fragrance free version for those with more sensitive skin.

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Stilettos and the lessons of life

I love stilettos! Not only are they beautiful, but wearing them has taught me

by Dr. Stephanie great life lessons. Wearing stilettos is like mastering life. You cannot master stilettos Barnes until you understand that there is an art to wearing them. Life is the same way. There is an art to experiencing life to the fullest. Wearing stilettos have taught me five valuable lessons that help me to strut through life with a joy in my step!

1. MASTERY COMES FROM PRACTICE AND EXPERIENCE Walking in stilettos is comfortable for me because, well, I wear stilettos frequently. Wearing stilettos is a sport and requires training and practice. If you only wear stilettos occasionally, your body is not accustomed to the muscle use required to support your body on high heels (Hint! It requires strong quads!) Like wearing stilettos, if you want to master something in life you must get in the game! Life is not fully experienced from the sidelines, but through putting yourself out there and trying, failing, learning and experiencing. You can look at a pair of beautiful stilettos all day long, but you won’t learn to walk confidently in them until you walk in them!

2. KNOW YOURSELF I know the limits of walking in stilettos. I know the fabulous quotient of every shoe I own. Some are “walk in, look fabulous and sit down” shoes. Others are “walk, dance, and strut your fabulous stuff until you get tired” shoes. Stilettos must be the right size. They must be the right height. They must be the right design and fit for your foot. It is important to be sure that you select the stiletto that works for you. Believe it or not stilettos, can be comfortable. I have shoes that are pretty on the shelf, but don’t feel pretty on my feet. They either stay on the shelf or I give them away. Wearing stilettos is an endurance sport, but requires frequent rests to re-energize. As in life, you must know your personal limits. You cannot sprint your way through life without taking care of your mind, body and spirit. You must also know what is the right fit for you. Whether it is a career, location or relationship, don’t settle for what’s available, create the best environment for you.

3. WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE You don’t really walk in stilettos, you saunter — a slow and steady pace that allows you to glide elegantly across the floor.

When you wear stilettos, you must walk at your pace and avoid trying to keep up with others. It makes for a graceful and fabulous stride. If you walk too fast, you look like a bucking baby giraffe. A woman in stilettos must be a woman in control and a woman who knows who she is and what is best for her. You 56

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cannot be afraid to say, “Y’all are walking too fast. Slow your roll!” You also cannot be afraid to slow down and let the crowd rush ahead of you. Your life should occur at the pace of you. You are in a one-woman race. There is no right time or right pace for when you should reach your goals other than the ones you set for yourself. Be confident in who you are and be courageous to live life on the terms that make you great!

4. WEAR STILETTOS BECAUSE YOU LOVE THEM, NOT BECAUSE EVERYONE ELSE DOES Stilettos are a beautiful creation. Red bottoms are popular, but do people love them because they are great shoes or because of the ubiquitous status symbol of the red sole? My favorite go-tobrand is not a popular designer brand, but it is THE brand that works for me — and my budget! If you don’t like high heels, don’t wear them. If you prefer loafers or tennis shoes or you must wear orthopedic shoes, put them on and make them fabulous for you. You can work magic with a glue gun and some rhinestones if you just must have bling! It is important to choose the lifestyle that makes your heart sing, not one that impresses others. It is so easy to get caught up in keeping up with what everyone else is doing. Do your own thing!

5.WHEN IT’S TIME TO WEAR FLATS, TAKE OFF THE STILETTOS As much as I love my heels, I do own flats. Let’s face it, stilettos are not always practical for some surfaces or situations. So I have to wear flats when stilettos won’t do. Most flats hurt my feet, so even my flats have some height. Cowboy boots are perfect for sturdiness and height. Personally, I don’t wear athletic shoes unless I am exercising. I have wedges specifically for outside events so I can keep the fabulous going without falling or sinking in the ground. Life is rarely a one-size-fits-all or one-size-fits-you for that matter. You must learn to be flexible and adapt to the changes around you. What worked well for you last year may need to be tweaked to work well for you this year.

Change is inevitable. You cannot remain static in a dynamic world. Just like it is impractical to wear stilettos to run, it is impractical to think that you can remain stagnant in your thoughts, behaviors and actions and expect to grow, expand and succeed.

Wearing stilettos is not all fun and games. As beautiful as they can be, they can also be painful. But the great thing about stilettos is that you can always get a new pair when the ones you have on hurt your feet. Changing your life is not that easy, but you can evolve to become the beautiful design you were meant to be. Stop window shopping and begin designing and creating the best life for you!

Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes is an attorney, author, speaker and career strategist. For more info, visit www.drstephaniedbarnes.com or reach her at stephanie@drstephaniedbarnes.com.

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What is your signature scent?

by Dana Sleger

The perfume section in department stores or places like Sephora or Ulta can be like a playground or be really intimidating — or both. Because there absolutely is not one universal perfume that fits everyone, hunting for your signature scent is a task that requires some research.

Of course, one of the most iconic fragrances in the world is Chanel No. 5, but as lovely as it smells, the wonder inside that bottle isn’t for everyone. According to The Perfume Society, there are eight fragrance families: Fresh, Floral, Floriental, Oriental, Gourmand, Chypre, Woody and Fougere.

Chanel No. 5 falls into the floral category due to notes of neroli, ylang ylang, may rose, jasmine and more, but for someone who’s body chemistry adapts more to a fresh scent would be better off with notes of lemon, bergamot, orange, grapefruit and mandarin.

If sweeter scents are your preference, then perfumes in the gourmand family would be best because it draws on notes of caramel, chocolate, milk, coffee, Cognac, toffee, almonds, vanilla and more.

Steven Claisse is an internationally known perfumer with a 35year career in scent creation. As one of the world’s best noses and former president of the American Society of Perfumers, he “nose” a thing or two about finding the right scent.

“Think of a fragrance as the Mona Lisa,” Claisse says. “Two people can look at the same picture and one sees a wry smile while the other sees a disapproving frown — it’s all perception. How you smell something is very different then how someone else smells something. You may be sensitive to green notes that may be in a floral scent and thus pick up on those green nuances in that fragrance. Your friend, on the

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other hand, may smell the same fragrance and pick up more on the heady floral then the subtle green aspects that you key in on. Fragrance is truly subjective.”

The best route for finding your scent is simply experimenting with a spray here and there, and letting it linger throughout the day to see how it adjusts to your body chemistry. The immediate smell after a spritz will be different a few hours later, if it’s still there at all. And remember, the higher concentration of oils will determine how long the scent lasts, hence the difference between perfume, eau de toilette and eau de cologne.

You want something that sticks around, so it’s really important to know where to apply perfume. If Coco Chanel had her way, her advice is to apply “where you want to be kissed.” The Perfume Society extends this mantra well: “Spray/dab on your ‘hot spots’, or pulse points — behind the ears, temples, wrists, nape of neck, back of the knees, in the crease of your elbows, between your breasts, the small of your back, navel area. The blood flows close to the surface in these zones, and heats the fragrance oils. But do be aware of one no-no: perfume industry ‘insiders’ never, ever rub their wrists together after applying fragrance, because it affects the oils. Spray, waft your wrists around — and be patient!”

It’s not easy finding that one special scent that jives perfectly with your body chemistry, but it sure is worth it when your signature makes a lasting impression even after you’ve left a room.

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SUCCESS

Q&A

Dr. Irene Amos

EDUCATOR, CONSULTANT, BUSINESSWOMAN, MILITARY VETERAN Dr. Irene Amos is the owner of Amos Education Consulting Inc., which she says provides an individualized, innovative and unique learning experience to current and future customers that inspires their highest potential.

Amos earned a bachelor of arts degree in English in 1997 from the University of Mississippi, and in 2004, she received her master's degree in secondary education from William Carey College. Her love for learning continued at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned a specialist degree in education administration in 2006 and a doctoral degree in education administration in 2011.

Last year, Amos retired from the United States Army Reserve. Her military accomplishments include being a commander and a certified master fitness trainer.

Gulf Coast Woman chatted with Amos to learn more about her consulting business she began in 2013 and her deep passion for education.

GCW: Please describe what services Amos Consulting offers.

Amos: Services offered include tutoring for children and adults, discipline strategies,

writing workshops, reading comprehension workshops, professional development sessions, study skill sessions, test taking strategy sessions, and mentoring. An emphasis is placed on authentic engagement, hands on learning, working with special needs students, immediate assistance for parents that have children with discipline and/or academic issues, enrichment activities for students, parenting strategies, and career management for adults that includes creating and editing resumes.

How did the idea come about for the business?

Amos: My deceased parents, who didn’t finish elementary school, instilled in me the value of an education at a very young age. After being a coach, a reading and English teacher, and assistant principal, I had the opportunity to be involved with lots of students who were dealing with some type of difficult issue and/ or complex family dynamics.

Their unique needs became my “ah-ha moment.” I wanted to make a more personal and positive difference in their lives through education.

How has your education background contributed to

the development of your business?

Amos: I have 15 years of experience in education.

My career began as an assistant teacher at Gulfport Central Middle School.

Other positions I have held are track and cross country coach, middle school English and reading teacher, English Department Chairperson, Academic and Professional Development Coach, assistant principal and principal. My background in education allows me to establish and develop relationships that promote success and optimum individualized services for precious children, parents, and other educators. One of AEC’s priorities is to give customers or families a sense of hope for a positive outcome through individualized services.

How has your military background contributed to the development of your business?

Amos: I began my career in the military as an enlisted administrative or personnel clerk. My first duty assignment was Camp Shelby.

Recently, I retired from the military at the rank of captain as an adjutant general

Dr. Irene Amos

officer. Working with diverse people, various duty stations and being the commander of a military unit instilled in me patience and discipline that is invaluable for my business. My background in the military is a constant reminder of how blessed we are to be citizens of America and the best investment of my time and energy is the children who represent our future leaders.

Furthermore, AEC offers an innovative discipline strategy for children that involves military drill and ceremony for parents who want to improve the discipline of their children at school and home.

"Amos Education Consulting truly cares about your child."

— Dr. Irene Amos

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What is HABU?

by Ryan Giles

“Either you run the day or the day runs you.” — Jim Rohn

Recently, I was working with a client whose director was having trouble meeting her goals (let’s call her Elisabeth).

Elisabeth is the managing director of the business, so some of her responsibilities include achieving the company’s business plan, setting company goals, working on company strategy and new ideas, developing the other leaders within her organization, and making sure each department stays within budget.

During our conversation, I took Elisabeth through an exercise to develop her organization chart. When we reached her position on the chart, I was shocked to learn that many of her days were spent answering the phone at the front desk and working on bookkeeping. It suddenly became evident why Elisabeth wasn’t reaching her goals.

Don’t get me wrong, I believe every leader should be willing to do any job within their organization. In fact, this willingness is a characteristic of a great leader. However, as your business grows out of the startup stage, the leaders should focus most of their time on their highest value contributions…their “unique abilities.”

I learned this lesson years ago from one of my mentors when he explained the concept of HABU to me. HABU, or Highest And Best Use, is an old real-estate term that he applied to leadership. As leaders, we must find the highest value contributions that we can make, and then we should spend most of our time working on these things.

If your organization is small, you may find yourself occasionally working on lower-value tasks (for example,

I’ve been the janitor, bookkeeper, and marketer in the early days of my businesses). However, if you make yourself focus on the high-value tasks, you will quickly have the resources to delegate lower-value tasks. Remember that a low-value task to you may be a high-value task to someone else… I promise.

So, where do you begin? Let’s start with your goals. Pull out your quarterly and annual goals (you do have written goals, don’t you?). Now grab your calendar (I prefer a paper calendar). Write down your daily activities for the next few days in 15-minute increments.

You’ll most likely notice several things: you task-switch far too much, you spend too much time on email, and most of your daily activities are not congruent with your stated goals. Beginning tomorrow morning, block off at least two hours on your calendar to work on your most important goal (this should be as early as possible, before you check email).

Guard this time with your life and commit to staying focused. It will be hard at first, and distractions will bombard you, but stick to it. It will get easier with time, and your persistence will be rewarded. Focus on your most important goal until you’ve accomplished it, then begin on goal No. 2. Rinse and repeat.

For more information and tips on HABU, visit www. ryangiles.com/blog/habu.

Reach Ryan Giles at ryan@ryangiles.com.

Shabazz wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Cecelia Shabazz, the Focus Group’s creative director, received a silver medal, the top award given at the MS Gulf Coast Advertising Federation ADDY Awards program.

“I am humbled to have been awarded this lifetime achievement award at this point in my career,” Shabazz says.

Shabazz has been a part of the advertising community in South Mississippi for nearly 17 years, and has previously been recognized May-June 2017

for her work with honors such as Art Director of the Year and Creative Director of the Year. As creative director for the Focus Group, a full-service advertising, marketing and digital firm located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, she is responsible for the overall brand development for their diverse suite of clients.

She also is an adjunct instructor at Tulane University, teaching courses in media arts as a means of giving back to her industry.

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Leadership Gulf Coast is a program designed to prepare the area’s current and potential leaders for the future. The goal is to create a communication network among present and emerging leaders dedicated to the improvement of the Mississippi Gulf Coast through understanding real issues and opportunities within our community. The program began in 1990 and has graduated over 900 leaders.

The 2017-2018 application can be downloaded from www.mscoastchamber.com under the “Leadership Gulf Coast” tab. To be considered for next year’s class, the application must be received by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. office no later than noon on May 5.

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These partnerships are important to the success of not only the institution but also South Mississippi communities as they provide funding, data, knowledge, experience, materials, internships and apprenticeships to help students and workforce participants find success.

The college’s partnerships include: • Law Enforcement Training Academy: MGCCC partners with Harrison County Sheriff ’s Department to offer the full-service training academy.

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with the Southern Company to establish the Instrumentation and Controls Academy at the college’s Jackson County Campus. The academy enhances the training of power company employees as well as students preparing for careers in process operation and other energy-related fields.

• Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy: MGCCC’s Maritime Academy has competency-based credit along with academic classes offered for Ingalls Shipbuilding apprenticeship participants working toward an associate’s degree in Maritime Technology.

• Transitions Academy: MGCCC’s Transitions Academy received an MI-BEST grant through the state that will allow students to take college-level courses in select programs while preparing for their GED exam. While in the academy, students take high school equivalency classes and collegelevel classes in an intense 22 weeks of training.

• Collegiate Academy: A pilot program with Gulfport High students to receive a bachelor’s degree on the Coast. The program School allows high school students the opportunity to complete provides a seamless transition for MGCCC graduates in culinary an associate degree by the time they graduate from high school. arts to finish their four-year degree through MUW while at the The program began in fall 2016, and the college hopes to partner Jefferson Davis Campus. with other school districts to offer the same opportunity to • MS-INBRE Research grants: In 2014, MGCCC received a students throughout its district. grant from MS-INBRE to establish a biomedical research program • Community Arts Center: The at the Jefferson Davis Campus. The ongoing Community Arts Center at the Community, academic and government grant program allows students to participate college’s Perkinston Campus is part partnerships play a vital role in the in the program on a voluntary basis, with an of a larger community-arts project average of 15 students in the program each success of MGCCC academic and used to promote a creative economy workforce training programs. Academic semester. Additionally, students in the program through community arts-based are selected for MS-INBRE internships that partnerships ensure students have projects and programming. It involve biomedical research and service work. opportunities to continue their provides a place for students of all • SNAP/EDGE Program: MGCCC is education successfully and government ages to experience the arts through partnerships offer a greater variety of one of five community colleges in the state classes, performances, exhibits and programs and funding for students to participating in a $20.5 million grant for a pilot workshops that promote creativity workforce program for food stamp recipients. participate in those programs. and celebrate the region.

Recipients are randomly selected by the state Dr. Mary S. Graham for the three-year pilot project that includes • USM and MGCCC offer Film MGCCC President training toward a degree at MGCCC. Studies Pathway, Honors College, Dual Enrollment: The Film Studies • WIOA Youth Out-of-School Program: Pathway has enabled MGCCC The WIOA program targets individuals who graduates to easily enroll in a bachelor’s degree program in the are 16-24 years old, are not attending school and who may need a entertainment industry at USM. An additional agreement allows high school diploma. It is designed to help participants complete Honors students at MGCCC easier access to the Honors College a high school diploma (if needed), gain life skills, and attain a at USM when they transfer, while another allows students to be career. Through the program, funded by the Southern Mississippi dual enrolled at MGCCC and USM, making both the registration Planning & Development District and the Twin Districts and financial aid process easier.

Workforce Development Area, students can receive preparatory • USA and MGCCC sign Pathway USA agreement: In April training, a high school equivalency diploma and even participate 2016, MGCCC and the University of South Alabama signed the in paid internships.

Pathway USA agreement enabling more MGCCC graduates to transfer to South and earn their bachelor’s degrees from USA with little or no loss of credit hours.

• MSU and MGCCC expand Engineering degree offerings: An MGCCC and Mississippi State University partnership offers MGCCC graduates the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering at MGCCC’s Jackson County Campus.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2017

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by Tina Perkins

Independent contractors and their taxes

If you are the brave-independent-self-reliant entrepreneur, you have benefits, meaning tax deductions that employees do not have. The upside is tax efficiency which is a code word for lower taxes.

Although one can incorporate their business and get even more tax efficient, this article is directed to the selfemployed. Keep in mind that to be a deductible business expense, it must be both ordinary and necessary. An ordinary expense is an expense that is common in your trade/business. A necessary expense is an expense that is helpful and appropriate for your trade/business.

Business expenses by nature exclude personal expenditures and fall into one of three broad categories: • Cost of goods sold • Capital expenses • Operating expenses

Carley Nicole Williams D’Iberville High School

COST OF GOODS SOLD If your business is retail or if you are a manufacturer, these expenditures are the items you sell as a retailer or the labor and raw materials that make up your product as a manufacturer. Beginning and ending inventory values must be determined in either case since the inventory you have on hand at year-end is not deductible.

CAPITAL EXPENSES These expenditures are not deductible in their entirety in the year you incur the cost; rather, they are capitalized and depreciated over a number of years determined by tax law.

These costs generally make up the investment expenditures in your business. They are: • Business startup costs • Business assets • Business improvements OPERATING EXPENSES The following is a list of common business expenses.

Advertisement: Must have your business name on ad.

Bartering: This is actually income and is valued at the fair market value of what you received.

Commissions paid: Need to issue a form 1099-Misc if greater than $600.

Depreciation: The annual deductible amount of capital expenditures.

Employees: Hired help is deductible. Additional employment taxes must be paid and quarterly and annual reporting is required. (e.g. 941 and W-2s)

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Gifts: Limited to $25/yr. per person.

Home office: Space in the home that is used regularly and exclusively. IRS offers a simplified method for deducting up to 300’sq @ $5/sq.’ (max $1,500/yr.). Establishing a home office is necessary to start the business travel from the home to the first business stop.

Insurance (other than health): Includes professional, auto, liability, and worker’s compensation.

Insurance (health): Includes medical, dental or long-term care insurance premiums that self-employed people pay for themselves.

Interest: Interest you pay on debts related to your trade/ business. You must be legally liable for the debt and a true debtor-creditor relationship must exist.

Lodging: Deductible on overnight business travel.

Meals and entertainment: Must be business in nature and is limited, generally to 50 percent. Must have name of person(s) and business purpose.

Office expenditures: Ink, paper supplies, postage, toner, etc.

Owner’s draws: Not deductible.

Phone: The basic cost of your initial land line phone into your home/home-office is considered a non-deductible personal cost. Second lines and other costs (e.g. long distant business calls) are deductible. Cell phones can be problematic since they are generally used for both business and personal. Only the business portion is allowable. This means one needs to determine the percentage of business use and to apply this percentage to the cell phone cost.

Rent: Personal property (e.g. copiers) and real property (e.g. office or warehouse spaces) are deductible.

Repairs and maintenance: Deductible on both personal and real properties.

Retirement (SEP, IRA, Roth): Contributions do lower your income taxes but do not lower your self-employment taxes.

Self-employment taxes: The tax rate is 15.3 percent and is calculated on your net profits. This tax represents the Social Security and Medicare taxes one pays into the social security system.

Training: Must be related to your current trade/business.

Travel (local): One needs to define the tax home.

Travel within the tax home between business locations is considered business travel. Travel to and from home and office is a non-deductible personal commute.

Travel (overnight): Outside the general area of one’s tax home, usually longer than an ordinary day’s work and one needs sleep or rest to meet the demands of work.

Utilities: Office electricity, water, heat, and cable are deductible expenses.

Do not commingle your business income and expenses with your personal, this complicates matters. There is more to consider as your business expands and grows.

Organization and communication with a trusted tax advisor are key.

For more information, contact Tina Perkins, Certified Public Accountant, at (228) 392-2991, or at 4048 Popps Ferry Road, D’Iberville, MS 39540. By appointment only.

No boost from Fed rate hike soon sponsored by Lee Rogers

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, which would make it the third such rate increase since the end of the financial crisis. You’ve probably seen the increases affect the rates for credit cards, home equity lines of credit and other loans. But it may be a while before the Fed’s rate increases start to make a difference in one key area of your finances: your savings account.

“People need to get used to the idea of [saving account] rates being low,” says Alan MacEachin, a corporate economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.

In the past, Fed rate increases have meant better yields on savings accounts. The higher rates make it possible for banks and credit unions to charge more for loans, leaving them with more revenue that can be passed on to consumers in the form of higher yields on savings accounts.

But after the financial crisis, which made many consumers more nervous about investing or spending money, many financial institutions are already so flush with cash that they don’t have much of a motivation to bump up the yields on savings accounts, says Sean McQuay, a credit and banking expert with the personal finance website NerdWallet.

Although some firms have started to pass those higher rates on to savers, the Fed may have to raise rates a few more times before better yields on savings accounts become the norm, McQuay says.

Yields on savings vehicles, such as money market accounts, CDs and traditional savings accounts, have stayed relatively flat since December 2015, when the Fed first began raising interest rates after the crisis. At the time this article was written, the average yield on money market accounts was 0.11 percent, unchanged from 0.10 in December 2015, according to the bank comparison website Bankrate.com.

In contrast, consumers are being squeezed by higher rates on credit and other variable loans, which are affected directly by a Fed rate increase. For example, average credit card rates increased to 16.26 percent (at the time article was written) from 15.77 percent in early December 2015, according to Bankrate.com. The average rates for home equity lines of credit, which are also directly affected by the Fed, have increased to 5.15 percent from 4.75 percent in that same time period. Even after more banks start to offer higher savings rates, we are “light years” away from seeing the generous yields of 5, 6 or 7 percent on five-year CDs that were common during the 1980s and 1990s, says Greg McBride, chief financial analyst for Bankrate.com. “It’s going to be a long, tough slog,” he says, adding that the Fed is expected to move slowly.

Until then, people saving for major financial goals will generally need to save more, or wait longer, to make up for the lower yields.

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Frankly, my dear... don’t give the house away

by Kathy Brown Van Zutphen

Legal disclaimer: This information is not considered legal advice, nor does it form an attorney-client relationship. It is merely to inform of situations that I’ve either personally encountered or became aware of through clients.

The development of dementia or other debilitating illnesses bring tough dilemmas to many families. When my father developed Parkinson’s disease, he was living in a different state and I was faced with tough choices about how to best care for him. The first hurdle was to stop him from driving and get help for him in his home; it quickly became apparent that he could no longer live independently. That is always a time when the most difficult decisions must be made.

When discussing similar situations with clients and their family members, I’m frequently asked if the elderly family member should deed away the home to a child or other relative. In most cases, I do not think that deeding away the homestead is a good idea for several reasons. Here are four important things to consider:

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INHERITANCE IS MORE ADVANTAGEOUS Certified public accountants will tell you that the tax basis for inheriting real property may be better than the potential capital gains tax that may have to be paid if the house is deeded away before death of the owner. The tax differential may be greater, particularly if the elderly person has owned the property for a long time and the value of the property has greatly increased. For example, my father had lived in the same house since the late 1940s and had a very small tax basis in the house. You can check with a certified public accountant for specific details on your situation, but generally it is more advantageous to inherit real property.

PROTECTION AFFORDED BY THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION State law provides some protection, called homestead exemption, for a person’s home even if you have to file for bankruptcy. This is a way to “shelter” some assets. [See Miss. Code 85-3-21: homestead exemption of 160 acres worth $75,000.00, plus additional $50,000.00 if over age seventy, Miss. Code 85-3-1 (h)].

DEMENTIA REDUCES LEGAL CAPACITY If the elderly person has dementia which has progressed so that they cannot live alone, then chances are that he or she does not have the legal capacity to make financial decisions or to deed away real property. The elderly person could later regret such a transfer, or it could result in later litigation. While it is a difficult task, I have helped three HOUSE continued on page 80

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elderly clients, each suffering from dementia or weakness of intellect, to recover their homes in heart-wrenching situations where they were “unduly influenced” to deed their home to children or relatives, only to find that such actions were a big mistake when later they were, essentially, forced out of their home by the children.

DEEDING A HOME CAN DISQUALIFY BENEFITS The elderly person may need certain benefits, such as Medicaid, or to pay for nursing home or other care. Sadly, the transfer of their home or other assets may disqualify them from receiving such benefits. In general, your homestead residence is considered a “non-countable” asset for qualifying for Medicaid benefits. What this means in normal language is that you do not have to “count” that asset when adding up the value of your assets to determine if you qualify for Medicaid benefits. The Medicaid application asks, however, if you have conveyed or transferred away any assets, and if this has occurred then it may disqualify the Medicaid candidate for a period of time. In common terminology, this is referred to as the “Medicaid look-back period” (which, as a rule of thumb, is currently around five years… but rumors are that it may be extended in the future to as much as 10 years). If the elderly person conveys away interest in their homestead and then the person needs Medicaid benefits within the “look-back period,” it may disqualify them from such Medicaid benefitsat least for a period of time.

At this point, most families ask, “But will Medicaid take the homestead property or have a lien on the house when the person dies?” This point has been greatly debated and, in fact, has been the topic of “elder law” seminars. But when asked, I direct my clients to Mississippi Attorney General Opinion No. 2015-304, December of 2015, which states in relevant part: “Property exempt under Section 85-3-21 of the Mississippi Code is not part of the estate. Darby v.

Stinson, 68 So. 3d 702 (Miss. 2011). Further, [the Mississippi Assistant Attorney General could] find no authority for the Division of Medicaid to seek recovery from property other than the recipient’s estate by requiring a waiver of homestead exemption.” As a result, I cannot guarantee what anyone will do — certainly not a governmental entity — but when clients pose this question, my response is that the Office of the Mississippi Attorney General has stated he knows of no way for the Division of Medicaid to seek recovery against property exempt under the “Mississippi Homestead Statute,” and so I defer to him.

My heart goes out to clients and their families in these situations, particularly because of my personal experience.

Hopefully these tips help guide you in your situation.

Frankly, my dear… keep the house!

Kathy Brown van Zutphen is an attorney licensed to practice law in Alabama and Mississippi. She focuses on the “elder law” areas of trusts, estates, and conservatorships. Additionally, she litigates lawsuits and represents small business owners as part of her legal practice. Visit Kathy’s website to learn more: https:// www.al-mscoastallaw.com. You can also reach her at her office: (228) 357-5227.

RATE HIKE continued from page 77 Some consumers may decide to invest in stocks and bonds — and face more risks — if they want to earn higher returns, says Clinton Key, a research officer for Pew Charitable Trusts.

That may not be a problem for people saving for long-term goals, such as retirement, and who have plenty of time to recover from any losses.

But some people in or near retirement, as well as those saving for a near-term goal, such as a down payment for a home they want to buy within five years, may not be able to take that kind of risk, Key says.

If you don’t want to take that risk, it may be smart to shop around with community banks, credit unions and online savings accounts to get the best yields for a savings account, McQuay says. For example, some online banks can offer savings yields close to 1 percent, compared to the typical yield of 0.01 percent offered on savings accounts from traditional banks, he says.

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HOME

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The bathroom has not only become a most popular spot for that workout selfie or fab ensemble pic, it also has grown to become our own sanctuary. The perfect at-home spa can be easily achieved by adding affordable design and style elements. Selecting soft and neutral colors instantly create an inviting escape to start your pamper session.

There is truly something to be said about an all white or off white palette that is enhanced by my top five spa bath must haves. First, what is absolutely achievable and available to all are thick, soft, fluffy towels in white. Seeing white towels neatly arranged creates such a clean and fresh feel. Too often we forget about the prime and vacant real estate of walls within our bathroom.

This brings me to my second must — artwork. Add pieces that inspire while you are pampering yourself by relaxing in your at-home spa. This is your chance to truly personalize this space.

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As you stare deeply into these art pieces and drift away into your thoughts, you might appreciate having my third must. Engage your senses with a scent you love. For me, I am obsessed with unique wooden trays and a spoon filled with bath salts that engage my senses as soon as I walk into my bathroom.

My No. 4 must is a bath tray. Think outside of the box here: In our home you will find an antique dough bowl as our tray with luxurious all natural lotion and bath salts with a soft linen towel to end the pamper “sesh.”

The fifth element is adding something living. Now, my green thumb is definitely lacking, however, adding beautiful and simple succulents to a bathroom is one of the easiest things to keep alive. I would suggest adding them in unique pottery at different heights to soften the look and add that final spa-like element.

Now it’s time to dim the lights, play your favorite song and indulge yourself. You deserve it.

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Renter’s insurance: ‘Do I need it?’

Have you ever heard of a house or an apartment complex catching fire? Have you seen the sad stories in the news about how

by Kathy the people lost everything and did not have Rogers any insurance? These stories are especially heartbreaking around the holidays or if the people are elderly or have children.

Would your story be one of heartbreak if your personal belongings were destroyed in a fire, tornado or hurricane?

Are you aware that your landlord’s insurance won’t pay for your things? Neither your landlord nor his insurance company is responsible for your belongings. If their building is damaged or destroyed and, as a result, your possessions are also damaged or destroyed, their insurance covers only the things they own, not the things you own. This same principle applies if you are renting from a family member.

How about this scenario? Your friend comes over for a visit and sits on your chair and it breaks under them and they are injured. Of course, you call the ambulance, because they are really hurt. They don’t have health insurance. Who pays for their injury? Do you have the money to pay for it?

If you are like many people your response may be “I don’t have that much stuff ” or “insurance is too expensive” maybe even “my friends would never expect me to pay if

they were injured at my place.” May I ask you a question?

If you lost all the contents of your home or apartment, are you in a financial position to replace everything out of your pocket? Would it bother you to have to ask your parents, siblings, friends, or even strangers for help to get back on your feet? Are you sure your friend would not expect you to pay if the injury were your fault?

One of the reasons to purchase insurance is to cover the risk of financial loss caused by an unexpected event that you cannot or do not want to pay for yourself. The amount of the risk you cover yourself is commonly called the insurance deductible. In other words, you own $20,000 worth of contents inside your apartment so you purchase $20,000 worth of insurance, which may have a deductible of maybe $500 or $1,000 dollars. In the event of a loss that is insured by the policy you have purchased you will be paid for the insured loss (their risk) less the amount of your deductible (your risk). Make sense?

If you are a renter I urge you to contact your insurance agent and discuss renters insurance. It is a lot less expensive than having to replace everything.

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Define the dimensions of your room Keep at least 18” of floor as a border Large rugs make a room appear larger Multiple rugs in a large room can identify and divide different functions Layering a smaller rug on top of a larger one creates a trending duo of texture and color!

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Avoid mistakes in homebuying

by Stephanie Shaw

As we see the seller’s regain control in the housing market, there are ways you can position yourself to submit your strongest offer.

• Get pre-approved! Know the top dollar you want to spend and more importantly be comfortable with the monthly payment.

• Know the financial impact insurance is going to have on your monthly payment and understand what zones maximize your purchasing power.

• If you are looking at existing construction be realistic about your strengths when it comes to renovations and or repairs. Know when to walk away.

• Realize home inspections are not code inspections.

• Make sure to use contingencies only when necessary.

• And most importantly, make sure someone who can professionally write and submit your offer represents you.

It is fun to browse websites to find the perfect place to call home, however, it is essential to meet with a mortgage loan specialist first. Before making decisions such as brick or stucco, another important factor to consider is insurance. The final step before setting out to find your dream home is to make sure you have representation. Realtors adhere to a strict code of ethics and understand the complexities of today’s market. There are agents who hold designations such as Accredited Buyer’s Representative

(ABR) who have special training that they can put to work for you.

So you have found the perfect home, now what? You make an offer, you negioate and you go under contract. Chances are your agent will encourage you to hire a home inspector. Keep in mind a home inspection is not a loophole to get out of a contract and it is not a code inspection. It is a visual inspection conducted by a state licensed inspector to bring possible deficiencies or safety concerns to your attention. This maybe a time where some negotiation is required between the buyer and seller in order to move forward with the transaction.

Next is the appraisal. Remember that sales do not always equal comparables. While we are seeing our local inventory shrink and sellers regain a stronger position in the market, there is a possibility that the home may not appraise for what you have offered. Currently, days on market are shorter and the prices as well as the interest rates are inching up so we are seeing fewer homes come in below appraisal.

After navigating these steps you will find yourself looking forward to the closing date, especially since there is no place like home.

Stephanie Shaw is broker/owner of Latter & Blum Shaw Properties.

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Superbells

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One thing I dig about the summer season is the selection of annual color available for the garden and landscape.

I think most of my readers know I really like Supertunias. Besides their tremendous growth potential, I think what I like best are the flower shapes. There’s something about a funnel-shaped flower that adds a little extra pizazz to the landscape.

This year, I’m going to plant more of a hybrid called Superbells. These are tough plants with good summer heat tolerance.

One of the attributes I like about Superbells is their ability after a rainstorm to recover and perk up faster than many other summer-flowering annuals. These plants look great in containers and hanging baskets, as well as massed in landscape beds.

I’m really impressed with the range of colors available in Superbells.

In the past several years, I’ve grown some pretty outstanding landscape performers. I’ve had Superbells like Cherry Star that feature bright, cherry-red flowers with a yellow starburst in the center. Lemon Slice is a bright, cheerful yellow with a white, pinwheel-center pattern. Saffron flowers have golden-yellow petals and red artist highlights in the center.

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long. This year, I’m growing a new-to-me selection called Superbells Tropical Sunrise that features flowers with a variety of yellow and pinkish-red streaks.

I greatly appreciate the heat-tolerant flowering of Superbells, especially as petunias start to fade late in the summer in South Mississippi.

Superbells Supertunias will grow up to 10 inches high, and their trailing and spreading growth will hang over the edges of the container. You can plant Superbells in the landscape, where they will spread up to 48 inches, depending on the variety.

Make sure your landscape soil is well drained, as these plants don’t like wet feet. Raised beds — which are sort of like growing in a container — are a must.

To keep the plants blooming all summer, feed them with a balanced, controlled-release fertilizer. A tablespoon in the planting hole will get the plants off to a good start. Regular applications of water-soluble fertilizer will maintain the nutrition at optimum levels to keep the foliage dark green and the flowering nonstop.

At planting, use sharp scissors to snip the branches a little bit to encourage full-looking growth. The plants may open up a little bit during the summer, so go ahead and give the plants an overall trim. This pruning will stimulate more growth, so trim any time the plants get a little untidy. Be sure to fertilize right after these trimmings.

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HEALTH

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DOROTHY WILSON >>> NEARLY 50 POUNDS! The past six months have been an incredible journey to a healthier me. My goal was to lose 40 pounds and then learn how to maintain my ideal weight. As of March 31, I have lost nearly 50 pounds (1.6 pounds shy of that!).

The keys to my success: Commitment and a great support system through my dietitian Joanna Allen of Garden Park Medical Center and Brendan Jones of Body Axis Fitness and Anytime Fitness Center.

If you say, “I’ll try” to lose weight, you’ve already BEFORE missed your target. You must say, “I will” and do what it takes to stay on track. Secondly, choose wisely which program you’ll pursue. I chose Ideal Protein at Garden Park Medical Center because it worked best with my crazy schedule, making it easy for me to stay on course, and you get great results if you follow the instructions.

Marcia McDowell inspired me to do my phase 2 conditioning/weight maintenance program with Brendan Jones at Anytime Fitness.

Brendan works with his clients individually and through classes like the Honeybees on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I love the camaraderie of working out with a no-pressure group and the new friendships I’ve made. It also was really important to have a trainer who could adjust the workout when my right knee wouldn’t cooperate.

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JENNIFER COX >>> 26 POUNDS AND 10 INCHES GONE! What an exciting journey the past six months has been! It’s hard to believe that it has come to an end, but realistically, it is just going to keep going for me. If I had to describe the hardest part of it all it would be the mental aspect. The actual exercise and physical work that was involved was challenging, but I had a hard time getting in my head and mind that I couldn’t do it when in fact as my trainer, Richard, would point out, I just did it!

When I began this journey, I was the biggest I have ever been and really BEFORE had just let life get the best of me. I wasn’t making time for myself and it was taking its toll. At the beginning, I never really set a “number of pounds I want to lose” goal, I just wanted to change my diet, exercise and see results.

I also wanted to be able to go into any of our fantastic Coast boutiques and buy a smaller size in clothes! I would be lying if I said I never fell off the diet wagon or that my weight didn’t fluctuate throughout, but at my final weigh-in I was down 26 pounds and lost over 10 inches! I felt so good and my confidence was boosted beyond what it had been in a long time.

I never could have done this without the motivation and support of my family and friends and I thank you all for everything, but most importantly, I couldn’t have done it without the support of my team and sponsors. I will never be able to thank them enough for what they did for me. Not only were they super supportive and encouraging, I feel like I can call them friends now as well. Thank you to everyone for following my journey and I hope that if you can take anything away from my experience, it’s that you should never be too busy to make time for yourself!

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Six months later this BEFORE selfish idea turned into life changing reality. I began my journey at 340 pounds and it was painful for me to walk and was constantly tired. Six months later, with the coaching and support of my nutritionist dietitian, Miranda Hebert, I have shed 50 pounds to date. Through ups and downs and times when I got off track, she stuck with me.

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Barre Theory features body barre, which integrates the ballet barre, your own body weight, lightweight props and high repetitions to target and exhaust all major muscle groups with particular focus given to working arms, thighs, seat and core.

“By using your own body weight as resistance, you will sculpt your body to perfection with this combination of cardio and strength training. Long lean legs, a lifted seat, a tighter core, increased flexibility and strength are just a few of the benefits,” French says. “This workout is extremely effective if done consistently. Our body barre/TRX classes will help you build endurance and shape your body. We focus on muscles getting firmer, leaner and toned, and you will lose inches before weight. I have one client that gained weight by building muscle, but her jeans fit so much better.

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French opened the Bay St. Louis studio in 2015 with her grandmother and mom, both of whom taught dance before French was born. She then opened the Gulfport location late last year.

“I got certified as a barre owner from ‘thebodybar(re)’ located in Nevada, and then added my own flavor to the techniques I learned,” French says. “I will be bringing in other methods such as Barre Intensity, PulsePointe and Buti Yoga. My clients love how every class is different, but challenging. I just want to keep the choreography fresh and fun. Whether you want to lose a little weight, tone your arms, gain flexibility, lift your seat or just get stronger, this low impact method will have you addicted!”

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HOW IT WORKED So far I’ve lost 50 pounds. I’ve become much stronger and am in much better shape than before. I was in really bad shape before I started. I had a couple of friends who encouraged me to start: Rob Stinson and Rick Camarena. If it wasn’t for those two, I would have never started the program.

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Creative ways to say 'I

love you' to parents

by Rebecca Ritchey Michael Jordan said, “My heroes are and were my parents. I can’t see having anyone else as my heroes.” The months of May and June are months to honor mom and dad — the months we, as a society, take time to say “thank you” and “I love you.” Besides buying a card or dinner, here are some creative ways to say “I love you” to parents.

JOURNAL Ask your parents to tell you a happy story from their childhood. Write it down and present it to them in a journal along with other happy memories.

SPEND TIME Pastor Rick Warren said, “The best expression of love is time.” Spend meaningful quality time at regular intervals with your parents. Make eye contact, speak face to face, make memories, and watch a movie together. Time is love.

SAY IT Hearing a heartfelt “I love you” can brighten anyone’s day. Hearing “I love you” from your child means the world — not a flippant saying, but a heartfelt and true statement of love.

PAY ATTENTION A gift that says you’re paying attention is extremely appreciated. My mom loves the scent of patchouli so when I am out and about and I find something unique with the scent of patchouli, I pick it up for her.

PICTURE IT Put together a physical photo album for your parents.

Pictures of their lives from childhood, or of your life as a child and growing up. Include some thoughts about the pictures and make it fun. A picture truly is worth a thousand words!

LOVE LANGUAGE Learn your parent’s love language, which is the best way they receive and feel love, and then put it into practice.

The five love languages are acts of service, physical touch, words of affirmation, quality time and receiving gifts.

Observe your parents and find ways to show them love in their own language.

WRITE A LETTER The art of letter writing is fading as technology takes main stage. Write your parents a letter telling them how grateful you are for them. Let them know what makes them special, what you appreciate, and make sure you express your love for them.

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Dadgets With Father’s Day around the corner, we have some fun gadgets, or “Dadgets,” you may want to consider getting that special man in your life.

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DOCKING STATION BY PALMETTO WOOD SHOP

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Accidentally dropping or losing those tiny screws is no longer a problem with this magnetic wristband that’s great for any handyman. It’s even strong enough to hold wrenches and small tools!

Wouldn’t it be neat to have one central location where your Dad can place his phone, keys, watch, wallet? These handcrafted wooden docking stands are perfect and can even be customized with a personal message.

The grill master in your life will love this clamp-on light and fan system for those yummy meals whipped up after the sun goes down. Not only is the grill surface illuminated, dual fans pull smoke up and away for the best ‘cue experience.

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TEKTON DIGITAL TIRE GAUGE

This nifty dispenser can be set to varying heating preferences for a luxurious close shave and it accommodates just about all foam or gel brands in 7-oz. or 10-oz. cans.

What man doesn’t love a good breakfast sandwich? With this cool gadget, just grab your preferred ingredients, layer everything and ithin ve minutes the most important meal of the day is hot and ready to enjoy!

This ergonomically-shaped digital tire gauge gives an exact reading of tire pressure in one of four measurement ranges on a lighted screen, and to preserve battery it automatically shuts off after 30 seconds.

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"Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad."

— Wade Boggs

PARENTING

Mothers, stop and smell the roses

by Rebecca Ritchey

As mothers we are constantly going. We wake up and keep going full speed until our heads hit the pillow at night, and then our brains continue to remind us of what we need to do! Because it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of being a mom, sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves outside of being mom.

Maya Angelou put it perfectly when she wrote, “Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future. Jobs, family, employers, and friends can exist one day without any one of us… Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.”

A day to ourselves may not be practical or even doable, but an hour or afternoon is. Sit back and close your eyes — go ahead, I’ll wait. What does a time just for you look like? What does it sound like? Okay, open your eyes.

What you just envisioned, make it a reality. If an afternoon of pampering is what you desire, make it happen. Get a massage, get a pedicure, get a manicure.

Pamper yourself! If a day at the beach is what you want, since we live on the Gulf Coast, take a drive and unplug for a day. Or, if a day of sleep is needed, go to a hotel for 24 hours and use room service! You may be thinking this is out of the question and unrealistic, but it’s not. If your best friend never took time for herself and was exhausted, you would encourage her to take a break. Be your own best friend and treat yourself well!

Naturally, as moms we want to make sure everyone else’s needs are met before we meet our own. We are all guilty of putting ourselves last, but we can’t be all that we need to be if we aren’t allowing ourselves a time of rest and relaxation. You can begin with baby steps. Meet a friend for coffee. Sleep in on a weekend. Go to Target by yourself and get Starbucks while you’re there! Take some time to dream what a break would be like. Then, be like a Kit Kat candy bar and give yourself a break.

Ritchey is CEO of the Ritchey household, the mother of three children and wife to Jonathan. Reach her at rebeccaritchey@ ymail.com.

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Plan a summer

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by Rebecca Ritchey

In the infamous words of Alice Cooper, “School’s out for summer!” There are many bucket list items we want to check off during the summer months: Disney World, Universal Studios, and waterparks galore! However, living on the Gulf Coast allows us to have lots of adventures right at our back door. This year, plan your ultimate staycation and experience fun where you live.

MARGARITAVILLE BILOXI At Margaritaville Biloxi, you can truly escape and have fun. If you want to stay indoors, it features a 48-foot volcano rock wall, Sky Trail zip line, sky coaster and bowling. If you desire some fun in the sun, check out the water playground, which includes a 450-foot lazy river, water slides and a swim up bar. There is something for everyone! More info: margaritavilleresortbiloxi.com or (228) 271-6377 PADDLES UP RENTALS AND SALES Paddles Up in Ocean Springs and Wut Sup in Gulfport offer expertise and experience in everything paddleboarding! You can take lessons, rent equipment, join guided tours and do some shopping. If shaping up in new ways is your forte, check out exercise and Yoga classes, or just book an adventure for some family fun! More info: paddlesupms.com or (228) 334-5574; wutsupboardshopms.com or (228) 669-1802 DAWN’S ANGEL CRUISES Dawn’s Angels Cruises is the way to make a memorable day or evening trip on the water. You can choose a four122

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hour day cruise, a four-hour dinner cruise, or a fishing combo. Cruises are available for private parties, tours and special events. The minimum of four people required for the cruise makes it the perfect family trip! More info: facebook.com/dawnsangelcharters or (228) 313-6633 INFINITY SCIENCE CENTER The scientist in you or in your family will enjoy Infinity Science Center! Open Monday through Saturday, you can spend your day exploring the multiple floors and decks of Infinity Science Center. The inflatable dome theater will thrill the ocean lover, the space gallery will engage the budding astronaut, and the butterfly gardens will provide relaxation and enjoyment for all. For an additional $5, the emerging pilot will appreciate the ISC Omega Flight Simulator. More info: visitinfinity.com or (228) 533-9025 BILOXI SHUCKERS Take me out to the ball game…at MGM Field! Baseball and summertime go hand in hand like hot dogs and ketchup! Each home game will have a special theme, such as Military Mondays and All-You-Can-Eat-Wednesdays.

Every Saturday home game will be followed by fireworks.

Make some memories and enjoy a ball game! More info: milb.com or (228) 223-3465 While planning your summer vacation, make sure you include your home as part of it! Maybe do a backyard movie night with popcorn and s’mores. Also, take time to learn what family activities your community offers as well.

Enjoy and make it a summer staycation to remember!

FAITH

Who are you wearing?

by Robin Killeen

Did you know women in the U.S. spent $80 billion on external appearance improvements in 2016? Now don’t get me wrong, I love my bag of miracles that I refer to as my makeup bag, but no matter what we spend on our external appearances, if our internal is not addressed, we will never achieve true joy and fulfillment.

How many remember watching the mother/ daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers hosting the pre-Oscar show?

The coverage on the red carpet became just as important as the award show itself!

It wasn’t enough to see who took home Best Actress or Best Film. It became just as important to know about the wardrobes, the dresses, the glam, the jewelry, and the hair and makeup.

And the main question on everybody’s mind: Who are you wearing? People watched as the stars walked up and down the red carpet wearing someone else’s clothes designed for them. So fashion forward, if Jesus were to walk that red carpet today, I can only imagine what he would be asked: “That’s quite the sparkly robe you have on there, Jesus. Who are you wearing?”

Romans 13:11-14 in the Message version of the Bible says, “But make sure that you don’t get so absorbed and exhausted in taking care of your day-by-day obligations, that you lose track of the time and doze off, oblivious to God. The night is about over, dawn is about to break. Be up and awake to what God is doing! God is putting the finishing touches on the salvation work he began when we first believed… Get out of bed and get dressed! Don’t loiter and linger, waiting until the very last minute. Dress

yourselves in Christ, and be up and about!”

Do we live dressed and ready? Or, are we trying to wear items that were designed or someone else?

Just maybe this life is less about the labels we wear and more about our identity as daughters of the King — the flawless one that loves us just as we are.

The wardrobe God designed especially for each of us fits perfectly.

Matthew 6:33 essentially says, “Seek my face first, put me on, and wear me. Wear my robe of righteousness with ease. I custom made it only for you. My robe is fit for a King.”

You cannot purchase this royal garment — not by performance, not by merit, not by self-sacrifice!

Righteousness is a gift. Put on your luxurious, velvety robe, keep your eyes on Him and relax: “I didn’t make your robe out of left over material, it was designed specifically for you. You are my unique design!” If you try to wear a robe created for someone else, be like someone else, have a ministry like someone else, it will never be the right fit.

Paul says, “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Now, unlike most fashion accessories that are optional, Paul says, it is love that binds everything together. Love isn’t optional, it’s a necessity. Love is like the jacket that we put over all of our other clothes and it ties the whole ensemble together.

So, regardless of what else you wear, put on love! It is your basic, all-purpose garment — never be without it.

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

Fire up that grill!

Grilling season is upon us and have we got some fabulous recipes for you!

From salads, main courses, side dishes and desserts, you can stay outdoors from start to finish to serve your guests a tasty full-course, hot-off-the-grill meal. Enjoy!

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE 3 Romaine hearts 12 pieces of thick cut bacon 5 oz. blue cheese crumbles For the dressing: ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup light olive oil ¼ tsp. dried thyme ¼ tsp. dried parsley ½ tsp. dried oregano A little salt and pepper ¼ tsp. Dijon mustard Fry bacon in a large skillet and reserve the bacon fat.

Slice each Romaine heart in half and set aside.

Heat your grill up over high heat (you want very hot grates so you get a quick char without cooking the lettuce too much or wilting it).

Using a basting brush, lightly brush a little bacon fat onto the flat side of each omaine half.

When you are ready to grill, place the Romaine halves flat side down on the grill and just keep them on there until they have light char marks (it shouldn't take more than 30 seconds).

Remove the Romaine halves to a plate and turn off your grill.

For the dressing, add all ingredients into a bowl and whisk together, or add to a jar and shake.

To assemble the salad, top each Romaine half with bacon and blue cheese crumbles, and drizzle on the balsamic dressing.

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GRILLED HONEY SRIRACHA CHICKEN THIGHS 2.5 lbs. chicken thighs 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp. smoked paprika ¼ tsp. ground cloves 4 Tbsp. honey 6 Tbsp. Sriracha 1 Tbsp. lime juice Heat grill to medium high heat, about 400 degrees.

In a small saucepan, add butter. Once melted add in fresh ginger and garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Next, add in smoked paprika, ground cloves, honey, Sriracha and lime juice. Stir to combine and let simmer for 4-5 minutes.

Pat chicken thighs dry. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Spray grill grates with cooking spray or rub with olive oil soaked rag. lace chicken thighs on grill, skin side down first.

Grill for 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken over and grill on the other side for 4-5 minutes.

Continue to cook chicken, flipping every 3minutes so it doesn't burn until the internal temperature is 165 degrees (about 25-30 minutes).

During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush the glaze on both sides of the chicken.

Remove from grill and serve.

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PESTO GRILLED SHRIMP ½ cup basil, packed 1 small clove garlic 1 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, grated 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (¼ lemon) Salt and pepper to taste 1 lb. Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined Pulse the basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth. Marinate the shrimp in the pesto for at least 20 minutes, up to overnight, in the fridge. Skewer the shrimp and grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Pinterest source: Closet Cooking GRILLED POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY AND SMOKED PAPRIKA 1 lb. russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into small chunks 6 garlic cloves, peeled and cut into thirds 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil 1 ½ tsp. crushed dried rosemary ½ tsp. smoked paprika ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground pepper Preheat the grill to medium heat.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, garlic and olive oil. Toss to coat the vegetables.

Add in the rosemary, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, and toss to coat again.

Using 2 pieces of foil (each 24 inches long), form an X by overlapping the foil. Place the potato mixture in the middle of the X, arranging so that it is an even height. Wrap the pieces of foil over the potato mixture, pinching the foil to seal. Use a third piece of foil to wrap around the package.

Place the foil package on the grill and cook for 20 minutes. Flip the package over and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and start to brown. Be careful when opening the package to test the vegetables, as hot steam will be released.

The vegetables will stay warm in the package for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.

Pinterest source: Cookin’ Canuck CINNAMON SUGAR GRILLED PEACHES ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter, at room temperature 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. granulated sugar ¼ tsp. cinnamon ripe, yellow-flesh peaches, halved and pitted Vegetable oil In a small bowl, whip the butter with a spatula until smooth. Add the sugar and cinnamon and mix well. Get your grill going on medium-high heat.

Lightly baste the peaches with the oil and place face down on the grill. Cook until the tops are slightly softened when you touch them (no need to move them or check them, just wait until those tops are slightly soft). Remove the peaches from the grill and top with the cinnamon butter. Serve warm.

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Celebrate Mother's

Day with brunch

by Andrea Yeager

Mom, it’s your turn to be queen for the day, so let the family pamper you with a brunch. For this special menu, let’s do a crustless bacon and cheese quiche, which can be made the day before and popped into the oven on Mother’s Day. To combine a second entree and dessert, another casserole that works well is baked French toast casserole. This also can be made the day before and baked along with the quiche.

For that final touch, how about a fresh fruit salad of strawberries, pineapple, grapes and bananas? It couldn’t be easier: Slice the fruits and place in a large crystal bowl and serve with a store-bought poppy seed dressing.

Remember to place bananas in lemon juice before adding the salad so they do not turn brown. Enjoy!

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BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

1 cup sliced green onions, about 5 medium 1 cup chopped tomatoes, about 1 medium 12 slices of bacon 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 12 eggs cup sour cream 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces) 8 large eggs 2 cups half-and-half 1 cup milk 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg Dash of salt Praline topping (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Reserve 2 tablespoons each of onions and tomatoes, set aside. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon to paper towel-covered plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in skillet. Add mushrooms to skillet; cook and stir 2 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Chop bacon. Add to mushrooms along with the onions and tomatoes; mix well.

Beat eggs and sour cream with wire whisk until well blended. Pour into greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish and top with bacon mixture and cheeses.

Bake 30 minutes or until center is set. Sprinkle with reserved green onions and tomatoes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into pieces to serve.

Makes 12 servings. If making ahead, after mixture is placed in baking dish, cover and refrigerate. Take out the next day and bake. (Recipe from Kraft Kitchens)

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs).

Arrange slices in a generously buttered 13-by-9inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spread praline topping evenly over the bread and bake for minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.

(Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen) PRALINE TOPPING ½ pound butter (2 sticks) 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground nutmeg Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for the French toast casserole.

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THE RACK HOUSE

Gulfport restaurant showcases steaks and spirits

by Chris Dearman

With outstanding cuisine and a terrific ambiance, The Rack House Steaks & Spirits in downtown Gulfport is a great venue for succulent, made-from-scratch food that will have you coming back for more.

The Rack House opened in March and is the brainchild of the Gulf Coast Restaurant Group, which has won numerous awards with its flagship brand, Half Shell Oyster House.

Partners Bob Taylor, Rob Heffner, Kevin Fish and Brian Raspberry saw a need for a restaurant that filled the gap between fine dining and chain steakhouses.

“Our price point is very reasonable for what you get,” says Josh Lord, general manager of the restaurant. “We provide the quality and service of high end restaurants such as Ruth’s Chris and Morton’s, but at a price point that is not quite as expensive.”

The decor of the bourbon- and steak-themed restaurant captures the feel warehouse distillers use to store and age their barrels, and of course, many mouthwatering dishes feature the spirit.

Start with an appetizer or two from cold or hot varieties.

From the cold side, they offer three versions of tartare: filet, salmon and Yellowfin sashimi. They also feature a beautiful charcuterie board of premium meats and cheeses, and a Tuna & Crabmeat Stack garnished with sushi sauce and sriracha lime mayo. From the hot side, you will find the delicious Bourbon Pecan Glazed Bacon, Bone Marrow Canoes, and the highly popular New Zealand Lamb Lollipops.

The Rack House entrée menu features USDA Prime and High Choice steaks that are flame-broiled at high temperature, seasoned with Himalayan pink salt and fresh ground black pepper, and finished with house-made herb infused olive oil.

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with a “Rack House style” flair. As an added bonus, you can choose from any of their six salad options to be included without an extra charge.

I decided to go with The Rack House’s staple steak, which is a huge 28-ounce Angus Tomahawk Ribeye. The beef is aged 28 to 40 days and is cooked to absolute perfection. The bone literally hangs off the plate! Any steak can be accompanied with a number of infused butters such as sun-dried tomato and basil, truffle, bourbon or roasted garlic. Other additions available include sautéed wild mushrooms, seared scallops, Vidalia onions, Oscar topping, broiled shrimp or even a savory cold-water lobster tail.

If at all possible, try to save room for one of the signature desserts. The Chocolate Grand Marnier Creme Brulee is a crowd favorite, along with the Banana Nut Bread Pudding, which is topped with house-made salted caramel bourbon ice cream and bourbon maple syrup.

The Rack House also has started the first Bourbon Society on the Gulf Coast with an aim of bringing members together to share their love of various bourbons, ryes, whiskeys and scotches. Once a member, you can be part of periodic tastings and be alerted when there are highly prized and allocated bourbons available such as the hard-to-find bottle of Pappy Van Winkle that The Rack House was able to acquire for the grand opening of the Bourbon Society.

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COAST CARES

Pink Heart Funds brings hope to those affected by cancer and hair loss disorders

by JoAn Niceley, Founder of Pink Heart Funds MORE INFO Pink Heart Funds is a 5 1 c 3 nonprofit and charity organization that provides wigs to those suffering from hair loss, as well as breast prosthesis and lymphedema sleeves — all free of charge.

Contact Pink Heart Funds at P.O. Box 1047, Long Beach, MS 39560; visit pinkheartfunds.org, email pinkheartfunds@ gmail.com or call (228) 575-8299. Like Pink Heart Funds on Facebook: facebook. com/pinkheartfunds.

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Pink Heart Funds was founded 20 years ago and exists to inspire, encourage, and restore hope for persons affected by cancer and hair loss disorders. The organization is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charity that provides free wigs to children with severe cases of hair loss such as alopecia, trichotillomania, burned scalps and cancer. We also provide free breast prosthetics and post-mastectomy bras to uninsured or under-insured women receiving cancer treatments, as well as serve as a resource for those seeking support or advice.

I know firsthand the emotional and psychological impact of cancer and the determination necessary to get through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. I have been a hairstylist since 1978, and prior to being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2002, I assisted women with cancer and other hair loss illnesses to find comfortable, natural looking wigs. Working with these beautiful and courageous women inspired me to dedicate my life to helping others, which is how Pink Heart Funds was established.

Our location in Long Beach is a safe place for cancer patients to receive support, encouragement and relax in a comfortable and private atmosphere.

We are grateful to have at least 20 volunteers that help run the facility in their spare time.

When you enter the doors of the Pink Heart Funds center, you will be welcomed by a friendly volunteer who is most likely a cancer survivor.

As you walk down the hall in the very nonclinical atmosphere, the walls are adorned with people from all over the

world who have donated their ponytails to help children receive free wigs. You also will find pictures of celebrities and even a past U.S. president — all supporters of Pink Heart Funds.

Our Victorian Wig Parlor is where women and children are fitted with their custom order wig. Another room is the Hope Boutique where ladies are assisted by certified breast prosthetic fitters to receive free breast prostheses and a prosthetic bra.

At Pink Heart Funds, we feel it is important to give support after a diagnosis, which is why we host Women’s Inspirational Networking luncheons and monthly support groups and classes. For example, the Bald & Beautiful class teaches women how to deal with skin and hair loss side effects.

Head wrap demos are conducted and free products are given to cancer survivors to help during this trying time in their lives. Every year Pink Heart Funds also hosts an annual Walk of Hope on the second Saturday in October in Long Beach.

The organization depends on donations and fundraisers, and one Pink Heart Funds event coming up on June 10 is an “Evening in Pink Gatsby” at the Climb CDC in Gulfport.

Tickets are $50 each and includes food and spirits. There also will be a silent auction and a cancer survivors fashion show.

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