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Holiday Events

MOST EVENTS ARE COMPLIMENTARY AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! JACKSON COUNTY CAMPUS • “Raiders! The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made” Lecture with Eric Zala, Friday, November 2, 10 a.m. – noon, Warner Peterson Administration Building Lecture Hall. Eric Zala, director and star of “Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation,” former executive director of the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Recreation, and Quality Assurance guy for EA Games, will discuss his inspirational story of perseverance and how he went from being a small-town kid in Ocean Springs with big dreams to rubbing elbows with the likes of Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg. His lecture will also focus on how both film and video games are an important, overlooked means of telling a story in the scholarly community.

• Veterans Celebration Week, November 5 - 9. A complimentary breakfast for veterans will be held on Monday, November 5. A 5K fun run will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6. A movie and blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7. The Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 8, 12:30 p.m., at the Warner Peterson Administration Building, and there will be an unveiling of a Veterans Sign on Friday, November 9. For more information, contact Sheila Lowery at 228.497.7636 or sheila.lowery@mgccc.edu.

• Art Exhibit, November 8 – December 13, Fine Art Gallery. The exhibit will highlight the paintings of Mississippi painter Traci Stover. An opening reception will be held on November 8 beginning at 12:15 p.m. For gallery hours or more information, contact Marc Poole at 228.497.7684 or marc. poole@mgccc.edu.

• Fall for Fine Arts, Thursday, November 15, 9 a.m. – noon, Fine Arts Building. Event includes a choir performance, pottery demonstration, drama productions and art exhibit.

• Christmas at Jackson County, Friday, December 7, 7 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Event includes a madrigal and choral concert.

JEFFERSON DAVIS CAMPUS • Art Exhibit, October 15 – November 29, Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit, “The Stories We Tell,” highlights the work of Delta State University professors Ky Johnston and Michael Stanley. A closing reception will be held on Thursday, November 29, noon until 1 p.m. For gallery hours and more information, contact Matt Steadman at 228.897.3736 or matthew.steadman@mgccc.edu.

• Veterans Day Ceremony, Thursday, November 8, Veterans Courtyard, 12:30 p.m. Veterans Day displays will be on exhibit November 5-7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Displays and military service members will be in the fountain area each day. On Thursday, the Veterans Day Ceremony will include several veterans as speakers and music by Coastal Vibrations. For more information, contact Lori Allemand at 228-897-3836 or lori.allemand@mgccc.edu.

• Holiday Hobnob & Cookie Competition, Thursday, November 8, 6 p.m., Hospitality Resort Management Center. MGCCC Culinary Arts students will compete in a holiday side competition while MGCCC Baking and Pastry Arts students will compete in a holiday cookie competition. Bring your appetite for sampling the cookies and holiday sides. Ticket price is $35, and you must be 21 to attend. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for Jefferson Davis Campus students. To purchase tickets, contact Lisa Bradley at 228.897.3971 or lisa.bradley@mgccc.edu.

• JD Players present “Arsenic and Old Lace,” November 29 – December 1 at 7 p.m. and December 2 at 2 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Regular admission is $10, student/children (ages 4-17) admission is $5, or purchase 2018-2019 season passes for $22 regular admission and $12 student. To purchase tickets, visit commerce.cashnet.com/MGCCCJDP. For more information about plays offered this season, contact Ryan Pierini at ryan.pierini@mgccc.edu.

• Christmas Choral Concert, Thursday, December 6, 7 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. The JD Singers and Coastal Vibrations will present their annual holiday concert. For more information, contact Debra Atkinson at debra.atkinson@mgccc.edu.

PERKINSTON CAMPUS • Veterans Day Ceremony, November 9, noon, flagpole. During the event, there will be a ceremonial raising of the flag by a military color guard, performances by Mississippi Sound, the Perkinston Concert Choir, and the Perkette Dance Team, and a Band of Gold parade. For more information about the event, contact Shellye Smith at 601.928.6325 or shellye.smith@mgccc.edu.

• Fallen Soldier Memorial 5K Run/Walk, November 11, 4:30 p.m., Gregory War Memorial Chapel. Registration for the run/walk begins at 3:45 p.m. at the chapel. The run will take place immediately after the POW/MIA Tribute Balloon Release. For more information, contact Christopher Upton at 601.928.6270 or christopher.upton@mgccc.edu.

• Tri-art-athon, Thursday, November 15, 6 p.m., Visual Arts Center and Malone Hall. The event includes a gallery talk at 6 p.m. in the Visual Arts Center followed by a performance by Mississippi Sound and the Perkette Dance Team at 7 p.m. in Malone Hall. There will be a reception to follow at the Community Arts Center. For more information, contact Brandon Ring at 601.928.6370 or brandon.ring@mgccc.edu.

• Festival of Lights, Friday, December 7, 5 - 9 p.m., Perkinston Campus. Fun for the entire family, the event features a parade, a silent auction, art shows, pictures with Santa, train rides, musical entertainment, games, food and Ferris wheel rides. This is a complimentary event.

We all have a “ride-or-die,” that friend who is “like a sister” — but what happens through hardship and horrific loss attests to true friendship ...

Through thick AND thin

By Jennifer Gentile As Susan Diamond remembers it, her friendship with Leslie Purpura began before they’d even met.

In fact, Purpura first grew close to Susan’s husband, Seth — whom she worked with at Casino Magic in Bay St. Louis in the early days of Gulf Coast gaming. During that time, Susan says Purpura was Seth’s “confidant, sounding board, cheerleader and sometimes verbal punching bag.” They would put in long hours, tease, argue, pull pranks — but always support one another like family.

“It’s difficult to explain how I appreciated (Purpura) before I got to know her … ,” Diamond says. “I knew her well through Seth’s stories long before we got to know one another individually.”

Now almost 20 years later, Diamond is owner-operator at Uncle Joe’s Pizza and Wings in Pass Christian, as well as senior business specialist working for SaiTech at NASA Stennis Space Center. Purpura is a Realtor with Manieri Real Estate and works part time at Uncle Joe’s.

Purpura says her relationship with Diamond is special for several reasons. They both stand 5 feet 10 inches, so they swap clothes. They can be brutally honest with each other.

Purpura refers to Diamond as her “ride-or-die person” while Purpura considers Diamond “like a sister” — their mutual regard formed through a history of loss, disaster and all manner of hardship.

The first major storm the women weathered together was literal: Hurricane Katrina in 2005. They evacuated with their husbands and 10-12 other families, returning to find all of their worldly possessions washed away.

“We were homeless; there was nothing left to either of our homes,” Purpura says. “We shared what little we had, food, clothing, cell phones — everything became community property.”

The evacuees encamped in Ponce De Leon, Florida, had followed the media coverage, leaving Diamond and Purpura worried for their properties in Diamondhead and Waveland, respectively. Still, they could not have grasped the state of the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Katrina’s wake until they saw it for themselves.

“Neither of us expected a complete and utter loss of everything we had worked for,” Diamond says. “While it isn’t November-December 2018 16

something you would envisage as a bonding moment, the fact that she and I were the only ones in the group who had a complete loss of their homes brought us closer together still.”

The storm only took material possessions, but in October 2014, Diamond says, “I lost my world.”

Seth had been diagnosed with lymphoma the year before, and he succumbed to the illness — leaving Diamond without her soulmate and her family without its foundation.

“He was our center, our beginning — our end that will never be,” Diamond says of her spouse and partner in raising four children. “He was everything. Lesllie was every bit as devastated as I was, but she was there for both of us step by step.”

Loved ones kept vigil by Seth in the last hours of his life. Purpura remembers when the reality of the loss hit her, and how in the midst of her own grief, Diamond comforted her as she cried.

“Most women would have closed ranks and circled the wagons,” she says. “[Diamond] kept me Susan Diamond and Leslie close. She kept me in the loop and Purpura have been friends for allowed me to spend valuable time almost 20 years. with the man I had come to love like a brother.”

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To have a strong friendship like theirs, “be yourself. Be honest; be present.”

In the days and months that followed, the friends leaned on each other as they tried to recover. Before Katrina, Seth and Diamond had decided to open a restaurant. Drawing on Seth’s two decades of experience in food and beverage operations, Diamond’s business management knowledge and a friend’s chef background, Uncle Joe’s opened in 2007.

Purpura was there to encourage them, and after Seth’s death, she helped his heartsick family keep the doors open.

“Purpura is, and always has been, my champion,” Diamond says. “Our bond was tied through Seth Diamond but is built upon mutual respect, support, understanding, humor and a humility that is free from pride yet full of self-worth.”

Whatever success the women have achieved personally, they are quick to note how the other made it possible.

Purpura says the job at Diamond’s restaurant sustained her while she got established in real estate. When Diamond considered quitting grad school, she says Purpura was there “to kick my behind back into gear” and celebrate with her when she’d earned her master’s in business administration.

The friends have been propping each other up for as long as they’ve been acquainted. Diamond once fortified Purpura against office gossip that surrounded a promotion. When Seth and Diamond had disagreements, Purpura helped him understand the frustrations Diamond felt working full time,

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running a household and going to school.

“We watched each other’s children grow into adults, shop in each others closets, became homeless together, became grandmothers at the same time, and shared a devastating loss,” Purpura says, summarizing their bond.

To have a strong friendship like theirs, she adds, “be yourself. Be honest; be present.” Also be willing to share the good and the bad — to applaud accomplishments and assist in times of struggle.

For men or women, Diamond says solid relationships require trust, support and accountability.

“I have never seen a genuine person reject the friendship of another genuine person,” she says. “You will attract what you project, so make sure it’s positive and embrace everyone.” The pair have applied this attitude of openness to one another’s friends, sharing and expanding their individual support systems.

While much has changed since they’ve known each other, the women’s faith in one another has never faltered. Particularly in Seth’s absence over the last four years, Diamond says she and Purpura have continued to grow together.

“I can’t thank her enough for being my anchor once again.”

Pam Hall is the new finance manager at Allen Hyundai but she is not new to the automotive industry. She has known three generations of the Allen Family and she grew up around the car business in North Mississippi. Pam was deciding her next move when the opportunity came available to come aboard with Allen Hyundai and it was an easy decision.

Pam graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in business and an emphasis in finance. After graduation, she went to work for American General Financial Services, a division of AIG, where she worked as a District Manager for 14 years. She left American General to work as an Assistant Vice President for Regions Bank where she worked for 8 years while also owning and operating her own business, Antique Hall & More.

Pam has a very active life in the community and serves on the board of Biloxi Edgewater Rotary Club, as well as, the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber. She is a member of First Biloxi Baptist Church on Popps Ferry Rd in Biloxi. And since living on the coast goes hand-in-hand with loving the water, she is also a member of the Biloxi Yacht Club.

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Readers have grown accustomed to its glossy pages and glitzy covers, but Gulf Coast Woman’s beginnings were far from glamorous.

“I put the kids in the car, and the magazines at the bottom of the stroller,” founder Angela Bruni recalls of her early distribution process. As a stay-at-home mom two decades ago, Bruni says she was searching for a side project — “something I could do on my own time” — and her husband, Jeff, suggested starting a magazine for women.

“I had no marketing, no journalism background,” acknowledges Bruni, who now holds a doctorate degree and teaches biology at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College when she’s not working on Gulf Coast Woman. “People were generous, and they took a risk on me.” Her husband often would watch the children at lunchtime while Bruni dashed out to sell ads.

Today, as her creation celebrates 20 years, overcoming countless obstacles along the way, the magazine’s reach, page count and influence continues to increase.

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stories and expertise,” she says. “I feel like we do a good job of sharing content that’s relevant and real.”

The founder is the first to say she could not have succeeded without help. Starting with just Bruni and a contracted graphic designer, the magazine’s team now includes three additional sales representatives, a customer service specialist, a digital content editor and numerous other contributors.

“All along, I feel like the Lord has blessed it,” Bruni adds.

“He’s brought me who I needed at the right time.”

SERENDIPITY STRIKES Publisher and Editor Dorothy P. Wilson also sees a thread of divine intervention woven through Gulf Coast Woman’s history. After being downsized by the Sun Herald in 2012, she had heard the magazine was for sale and was interested — if only she could locate the owner. She needed a copy of Gulf Coast Woman to find out who she was and how to contact her, but none could be found.

After searching a couple of weeks without success, “I was driving north on Highway 49, near Walmart and I heard God say clearly to me: ‘Pursue Gulf Coast Woman’,” Wilson recalls. “The next day, I went to a board meeting at the Knight Non-profit Center, and sitting there was a fresh stack of Gulf Coast Woman. I remember standing there, tearing up; it was confirmation I’d heard God the day

before.”

Bruni, who had become quite overburdened running a one-woman show, already was negotiating a sale with two investors but promised Wilson they’d talk before she signed a contract. The deal fell through, and Bruni immediately called Wilson back. “(Angela) was laughing and said, ‘This must be a God thing,’ ” Wilson recalls.

The women bonded from their first face-toface encounter at McAlister’s Deli in Gulfport.

They still call each other “sissy,” talk regularly on the phone and make one another laugh.

“It was like we’d known each other all our lives,” Bruni says. “We met, and it felt right. God had His hand on it, and we never looked back.”

The pair began as 50-50 partners, but Wilson is now majority owner. In 2016, when Bruni decided to divest of more of her shares and take on a lesser role as the magazine began to grow rapidly, three other investors — Vicki Applewhite, Kathy Rogers and Connie Rockco — purchased shares and Wilson increased her holdings. Currently, Wilson is the face of the business and manages the day-to-day operations; Bruni is a marketing consultant; and Rogers and Rockco are silent partners.

“As a lifelong coast resident with 41 years of small business ownership experience I wanted to be a part of something that encourages, recognizes and honors the victories and struggles of women on the MS Gulf Coast,” Rogers says. “GCW accomplishes this by having conversations with real women then sharing those stories in a heartfelt way.”

Rockco adds, “I am very proud of Gulf Coast Woman and the exquisite job is has done to promote, highlight achievements, encourage and enlighten women on the MS Gulf Coast. Happy Anniversary and YOU GO GIRLS!” In 2012, Wilson’s experience in publishing was just what Bruni needed to help her keep the magazine thriving.

Wilson had worked for newspapers for 28 years and was the managing editor of beachblvd magazine and a number of other publications at the Sun Herald.

Many thought Wilson would try to replicate beachblvd, which won best magazine in the state three years in a row, but Wilson says that never was her goal.

“Each magazine is a like a person; each magazine has its own personality and values,” Wilson says. “This was not about creating another beachblvd; this was about making this woman called Gulf Coast Woman the finest one she could be.”

Further personifying her magazine, Wilson describes Gulf Coast Woman as “a true friend” who is loyal and loves bringing out the best in people.

“She also deeply cares about her community. She loves

seeing the person who is doing a lot, but doesn’t get a lot of credit, and introducing her to the rest of the community.”

Under Wilson’s leadership, Gulf Coast Woman has grown from a stapled 20-24 page publication to a perfect-bound one, at 256 pages at its largest issue and 100,000 copies printed annually.

Bruni says she marvels at how quickly Gulf Coast Woman has changed.

“It looks like a national magazine, like something you’d find at the grocery store,” she says.

That transformation hasn’t always happened fast enough for Dorothy, who told Angela in one memorable 2015 meeting, ‘we have to go big or go home’.”

“I am incredibly proud that not only did Angela trust someone she didn’t know to help grow this magazine, but that God has continued to encourage me and bless me in allowing me to do what I love every day,” Wilson says. “I get to come not to work, but to play. I get to be an empowerer, not a manager. I get to come inspire instead of fuss with people, trying to make them something they are not. I feel richly blessed.”

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‘LIKE A FAMILY’ Wilson and her team don’t pay much attention to job titles, doing whatever it takes to make the magazine excellent.

Digital Content Editor Crystal Scretching says the work environment “is like a family.”

“Everyone on our team is very purpose-minded; we know we’re empowering women,” Scretching says. “It’s very special, and I’ve never been part of a team like this before.”

As the magazine continues moving into digital platforms, Scretching sees many possibilities.

“I think we’re always pushing the envelope as a company,” she says.

Customer Service Specialist Latisha Price, also formerly of the Sun Herald, says working at Gulf Coast Woman is teaching her much about leadership and The Gulf Coast Woman team: (left to right) back row: Latisha Price, Angela Bruni, stepping out of her comfort zone. She Crystal Scretching, Dorothy Wilson, Veronica Ratcliff; front row: Sherry Moxley also notices an element of empowerment Seaman, Brandi Stage, Jackie Merlau Hall. Not pictured: Farrah Underwood, Daphne infused in every part of the operation.

Lecamu, Sondra Striker, Jennifer Gentile, Cheryl Fishman, Brian Pearse and Christy “If you’re having a bad day, you walk in Ryan. Photograph by Brandi Stage Portraiture. and you just get lifted,” she says. “Everyone genuinely cares about one another, and they take interest in you achieving your personal goals in addition to the goals of the magazine.”

Farrah Underwood, a graphic designer for the magazine, enjoys the comradery she’s found with her colleagues. “I love the people I work with,” she says. “They make it so interesting and fun.”

Looking ahead, Publisher and Editor Dorothy Marketing consultant Veronica Ratcliff agrees and says she relWilson says the magazine will continue to extend ishes the opportunity to help readers and business build relationawareness of its brand and deepen its relationship ships. “I am inspired about connecting women,” Ratcliff says. with advertisers, readers and viewers. The magaThe past seven covers have showcased the skills of Brandi Stage, zine connects with and delivers a powerful audiwhose namesake portraiture studio is located in Bay St. Louis. She ence — women, she says, noting that they make or says everyone associated with the magazine has the same vision: influence 85 percent of purchasing decisions.

Empowering, encouraging and uplifting women.

“I am excited about all of the creative ways we are “Part of what makes (the magazine) special is Dorothy’s talent developing partnerships that add value to advertisfor bringing certain people together to make an extraordinary ers, readers and community organizations. I’m also team,” she says. “She has an amazing gift for bringing talent togethvery excited to be embracing the broad opportuer; it’s one of the things I love about her the most.” nities that digital and video offer. Wherever Coast The perfectly primped faces on Gulf Coast Woman’s covers are women are, we are there also, and we’re cheering the work of makeup artist Jackie Merlau Hall, who is also a conthem on, making them better.” tributing writer for the magazine. Merlau says the team is a consisWilson adds that Gulf Coast Woman doesn’t tent source of support and encouragement. aspire to be a broadly focused publication — but Sherry Seaman, sales and marketing manager, characterizes the rather to serve its targeted purpose exceptionally Gulf Coast Woman atmosphere as “fun, energetic and positive — a well. community within a community.” As for the publication itself, she “In everything we do, our goal is to empower and calls it informative, educational and motivational. connect women with people, resources and infor“This magazine offers a unique and special opportunity to busimation,” she says. nesses seeking to target their message,” she says.

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Bijoubel has a wide selection of fashion jewelry, handbags and accessories, along with a wide selection of clothing lines for women of all all ages and the cost-conscious customer.

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Bijoubel offers something for both men and women in clothing and accessories, as well as gift items with spiritual and inspiration sayings for mothers, teachers and many others.

Bijoubel has its own line of Ava Kate jewelry (named after the owner's oldest granddaughter). Look for customized pieces such as Swarovski Crystal baby jewelry and bracelets that will fit every wrist size.

California Drawstrings Bay St. Louis

126 Main St. (228) 344-3393 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaySunday Every 2nd Saturday open unti 8 p.m.

Every Thursday in December open until 8 p.m BEST BETS / Unique handbags, mix-textured bracelets and inspirational items. Mariana, Catherine Popesco, Ronaldo, LaHola and Lizzy James

California Drawstrings boasts three decades of comfort. stand-out style and quality.

California Drawstrings specializes in natural fiber clothing lines like Flax, Mosiac, Color Me Cotton, Match Point and Cut Loose!

If style and comfort married, their offspring would be the elegant clothing found in this popular Old Town boutique.

216 Main St. (228) 463-2124 Monday thru Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday - Noon to 4 p.m.

Gabrielle's Gabrielle's is an upscale boutique with more than 2,800 square feet of beautiful retail space.

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As its slogan, "Where Trends Begin," suggests, Gabrielle's delivers the latest styles in fashion while providing personalized customer service.

1765 Popps Ferry Road Suite G (228) 385-0550 Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and by appointment

Some of Gabrielle's specialty services include complimentary gift wrap and exceptional customer service.

BEST BETS / Kendra Scott, Sorrelli, GiGi New York and JJ Winters

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Grant's For Her

Grant’s For Her will celebrate six years of business in downtown Biloxi in February under new ownership.

Biloxi

Grant’s offers exclusive, highend designers.

110 Rue Magnolia (228) 818-3233 Holiday hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m .- 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

New styles, selected by a co-buyer located in Los Angeles and from market and showrooms in New York City, arrive daily. Trendy pieces are curated carefully for customers who want to amp up their style each season.

BEST BETS / Handbags by designers Kelly Wynne, Rebecca Minkoff and Loeffler Randall; vintage jewelry by Natalie B. Jewelry; boots by Dee Keller; art by BJ Weeks; faux fur jackets and vests by Ramy Brook; cashmere sweaters by Vince

Grant’s fashions are timeless and classic.

Tribe Biloxi 310 Popps Ferry Road shoptribeboutique.com Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

(228) 207-0723 Tribe Boutique is a women’s clothing and accessories store that offers classic and fashion-forward styles in a variety of brands. Owner Kristina Graham got her start in fashion at a young age with modeling and developed an eye for style when she moved to New York after high school. When she moved back to the Coast, she wanted to introduce something different and opened Tribe two years ago. One specialty brand that is very popular is Free People.

At Coral Boutique, anyone can shop and receive great customer service. Coral keeps up with the latest trends for each season and has something for everyone.

The owner’s two daughters loved fashion and wanted to open a boutique. With their big passion for fashion, it only made sense to give it a try.

Speciality items include Kancan jeans, Sbicca and Very Volatile shoes, Raw and Rebellious and Jane Marie jewelry.

BEST BETS / Capri Blue candles and Buddy Love pieces

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BEST BETS / Tribe Gift Card

Coral Boutique D'Iberville & Gautier 3950 Promenade Pkwy A (228) 868-5037 coralboutiqueonline.com Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

3880 Gautier Vancleave Road, Suite 4 (228) 202-5127 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Featuring Southern Creations Jewelery Native Heart Design Paintings, Messy Missy’s Boutique (Woman’s Clothing) & Irene’s Stitches & Vinyl Creations

Swarovski hand made jewelry made by Nicole Myrick

We do offer wholesale and birthday parties!

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8930 Lorraine Road, Suite B • Gulfport, MS 39503 • 228-669-5799

Celebrating our Family’s 71st Business Year in Biloxi November 2nd - 3rd Open House Anniversary Celebration

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Bridal and Formal Boutique Gulfport

Bridal and Formal Boutique & House of Tux has been a staple on the Coast since 1984. Its mission is to make you feel your best for your special event.

Bridal and Formal Boutique goes above and beyond to provide a special experience and makes each person feel like a million bucks regardless of the budget.

Bridal and Formal Boutique carries designers from all over the world.

1720 Pass Road (228) 868-2037 bridalformalboutique.com BEST BETS / Costume jewelry is the most popular holiday item.

Corner Boutique Gulfport

Corner Boutique has a large selection of denim with a wide variety of brands starting at $24.95.

The shop sells popular brands such as Piko, Simply Southern, Lush and Latiste, as well as homecoming/formal dresses.

Customers also will find a large selection of Quay Australia sunglasses, CC scarves, CC beanies and fleece leggings.

Corner Boutique maintains a lower price point to make being trendy more affordable.

665 E. Pass Road, Suite D (228) 265-5191 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Nella

Nella Home Interiors and Gifts offers a variety of unique home interior pieces such as lamps, coffee tables, assorted accent pillows, various furniture pieces, artwork in multiple dimensions, one-of-a-kind gifts and more.

Owner Katie Cusick opened the shop two years ago. In addition to selling original paintings by Kathy Allen, Cusick also sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and offers classes to show people how to use the paint and wax that accompanies it.

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BEST BETS / Erimish, CC Beanies, Simply Southern gift items such as pocket mirrors, bracelets, vests, pullovers and keychains

Gulfport

BEST BETS / Bling slippers, specialty hand-painted oyster wine glasses, Shelly Russum jewelry; individually hand-painted ornaments

500-D Courthouse Road (228) 284-1768; facebook.com/nellagifts Closed Sunday and Monday Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Panache Apparel and Accessories Inc., owned by Rebeca Fairley, offers many different styles and trends for young adults and the mature woman, sizes 0-16.

At Panache, you can buy something for yourself and also find clothing, accessories and jewelry for your daughter, mother and grandmother.

Panache Gulfport 9364 Three Rivers Road (228) 822-0120 panachegpts.com Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Panache emphasizes customer service by offering a more personalized experience.

Panache, which is celebrating its 12th year on the Coast, offers brands such as Hammitt bags, Catherine Popesco and Bussola. It also sells a large selection of more gift items, Finchberry Soaps, Musee Bath Balms and Tyler Candles.

BEST BETS / Catherine Popesco, Kendra Scott and Ronaldo jewelry, Hammitt and Hobo bags

Gift wrapping is free.

Charisma Ocean Springs

Charisma owner, Brandin Brosh

Hillyer House Ocean Springs 920 Washington Ave. (228) 875-8065 hillyerhouse.com Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Saturday - 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday - 12-4 p.m.

Extended hours after Thanksgiving

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1000-B Government St. (228) 215-1203 facebook.com/charismaosms Instagram @buycharisma Holiday hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hillyer House is an American Craft Gallery featuring the work of over 400 American artisans. It is located in the heart of downtown Ocean Springs.

Hillyer House is made unique by each and every artist featured. Every piece is handmade and carries a story.

Hillyer House always sets out to give the best customer service. The staff os ready to tell you about all of the artists and their work.

Gift wrapping is complimentary.

BEST BETS / Mermaid's Purse soap dishes make the perfect gift, and they are made here in Ocean Springs.

Charisma combines current fashion with affordable pricing and offers it to a wide variety of people.

Charisma opened in 2014 as a dream of owner Brandin Brosh and was named Ocean Springs Retailer of the Year in 2015.

Charisma specializes in young contemporary fashions.

BEST BETS / Circle E Candles, gift cards and Jewelry, especially necklaces

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Lee Tracy Ocean Springs 1000 Governement St, Suite C (258) 249-1526 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 12-4 p.m.

Lee Tracy, a small, family-owned business, is nestled on the corner of Government Street and Washington Avenue in downtown Ocean Springs. It has been dressing the women of the Coast for 40 years!

Lee Tracy has great apparel, handbags and accessories from some of the most popular lines in the market.

The return policy is very customer friendly!

love, Ivy Ocean Springs 914 Washington Ave. (228) 354-8499 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Love, ivy (formerly Ivy Boutique) is a women's boutique that specializes in clothes, shoes, accessories and gift items for a variety of ages. The boutique recently relocated to downtown Ocean Springs from D’Iberville, where owner/ buyer April Bullock opened the shop six years ago. She also owns Eve Marie's Boutique in Hattiesburg, which opened 12 years ago.

BEST BETS / Melanie Clara and Julie Vos jewelry, Hudson & Bleeker travel accessories, Hobo handbags and Dear John denim, Ciao Milano all-weather jackets and True Grit boyfriend pullovers

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Bullock travels the country to various markets and attends fashion shows around the country to stay current with trends and bring items back that will make Coast women feel and look great.

BEST BETS / Clothes, shoes, scarves, jewelry and new gift line

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Ocean Springs Mercantile Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Mercantile has an array of old and new antiques, vintage furniture and home decor.

Ocean Spring Mercantile has been in business two years and has all-natural bath and body products and unique artwork made by Mississippi artisans.

The Bay Collection is an upscale women's apparel store that specializes in boutique apparel, accessories and gifts.

The Bay Collection, which opened its doors in 1984, has a wide selection of clothing, accessories and specialty gift items.

1811 Government St. (228) 493-8101 oceanspringsms.com Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Open all Sundays from Peter Anderson Festival through Christmas.

BEST BETS / Baxter and Me: painted reclaimed wood, windows and canvas made into inspirational pieces of artwork.

The Bay Collection Ocean Springs

Customers will find Nicole Miller dresses, Alice and Trixie silk blouses, 7 for All Mankind denim, Nouvelle candles and jewelry from Theia and MADE in the Deep South lines.

BEST BETS / SCOUT bags, weather-resistant jackets by Anorak, Joy Joy’s sherpa pullovers and cardigans and pajamas

by Barefoot Dreams.; also Love, Poppy jewelry

906 Washington Ave. (228) 875-6655 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Robin's Nest in the Pass Pass Christian 255 Davis Ave. (228) 222-4863 robinsnestinthepass.com Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

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Robin’s Nest in the Pass is a gallery gift shop featuring distinctive artisan jewelry, pottery, local art, accessories and gifts for all occasions. It opened in September 2015.

Robin’s Nest in The Pass celebrates the creative spirit by supporting local artists whose pieces are placed on consignment. The shop also carries artisan jewelry made in Central America offered through Fair Trade Companies. You can find local, regional and global artisan merchandise.

The store name honors Robin Roberts' love for her hometown of Pass Christian.

BEST BETS / Christmas pillows; soapstone nativity scene; Raku Potterywork crosses and angels; distinctive glass and pottery ornaments

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Toffee Filling 1 (14oz) can of sweetened condensed milk Banana Cake 1 ½ cups of mashed bananas (approximately 3-4 bananas) 1 tsp of cinnamon 3 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp fresh lemon juice ½ tsp salt ¾ cup unsalted butter (soft, at room temp) 1 cup granulated white sugar ½ cup packed light brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp rum extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cups of room-temperature buttermilk 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips

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CAKE AND TOFFEE INSTRUCTIONS Make toffee filling one day in advance, or several hours before baking the cake.

Peel the label off of the can of sweetened condensed milk and submerge in a pot of water. Make sure the water level is 1½ to 2 inches above the can. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for two hours. Check the pot occasionally to ensure the water level stays above 1½ inches.

When adding water, add hot water. After the two hours are up, remove the can, using tongs, and let cool at room temperature.

Do not open the can until it is completely cooled; otherwise it could explode.

The following day, make the banana cake. Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and grease four six-inch cake pans.

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4 sticks of unsalted butter (at Next, mash the bananas and add the room temperature) cinnamon.

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1 tsp rum extract Set this aside, and in another bowl, com1 tsp vanilla bine the butter, granulated sugar and light 8 cups powdered confectioner’s brown sugar and beat with a stand or hand sugar mixer until smooth. Once smooth, add one 4 Tbsp heavy cream egg at a time, then add the rum and vanilla 1 extra-large egg white extracts. Once combined, add the mashed bananas and lemon juice.

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Spoon the batter equally into each lined and greased pan, then bake for 25-28 minutes. You can insert a toothpick into the middle of the cakes, and if it comes out dry, the cakes are done. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. You don’t want to try and frost a warm cake.

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS In a stand mixer, add the room-temperature butter and beat on a medium speed for about 30 seconds. Slowly add the powdered sugar a cup at a time.

Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all powdered sugar is incorporated, add the heavy cream and whip on high for about a minute and a half.

Pour in the egg white and continue to beat on high for a minute.

Finally, add the vanilla, rum extract and salt.

ASSEMBLY You can assemble the cake by piping a ring of frosting on top of each layer, then adding the toffee and bananas. Continue to do so between each layer, except for the top.

Apply a coat of frosting and smooth with a bench scraper. Refrigerate for 10 minutes so the coat sets, then repeat this process twice. After your third layer of frosting is applied and smooth, pipe the leftover toffee sauce around the bottom and drag it in an upward swoop, using an offset spatula. Finally, use the leftover toffee sauce, bananas and chocolate chips to creatively decorate your cake.

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Tribe Boutique began with a vision of bringing Coast women together — women with the same goals and ambitions, and of course a love for fashion, owner/buyer Kristina Graham says.

“My dream turned into a reality when my husband, Mike Graham, encouraged me to follow my passion of styling and shopping by opening a store of our own,” she adds.

After graduating high school, Graham moved to New York City, where she attended LIM College for a degree in fashion merchandising. It was there that she knew she wanted to be fully submerged into the fashion industry. Unfortunately, her plans for staying in New York changed, but her heart didn’t.

“When I met my husband, he knew fashion was a huge part of my life,” she says. “He suggested opening a store locally. When it came time to choose a name for the store, we knew it had to have meaning. The name of a store says a lot about it, and I knew I wanted to dress women who believed in themselves and others, women who are involved in the community and outgoing, passionate and determined.

Tribe is defined as a society linked by a common interest; that is exactly what the women of Tribe Boutique represent.”

Tribe Boutique is located at 310 Popps Ferry Road in the heart of Biloxi. “We chose this location because we strongly believe in the Biloxi community and wanted to be a part of it,” Graham says. “Biloxi is still trying to build back after Katrina, and we want to be a reason people return.”

Tribe sells women’s clothing, shoes and accessories for the trendy yet classic woman. “Our style is unique but versatile, and we strongly believe in quality,” she says. “Our most popular items are typically anything from Free People; that brand does really well for us because the styles are generally timeless and of really amazing quality.”

As for the future of Tribe, “I hope it grows and becomes a ‘must-shop’ location for all women on the Coast,” she says. “We are also newly online and have had success with our website already! I hope it continues to grow and we are able to style women all over the country.” www.gcwmultimedia.com

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COLORS Stock up on blues and yellows, and have some fun. A deep blue shadow in the crease or a bright yellow eyeliner are both great ways to add a bit of personality to your look. You can even smudge a color on your lower lash line.

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To further its mission of empowering women, the SUCCESS Women's Conference recognized 17 Top Influencers at its September conference. Of the women honored, one received the Lifetime Achievement honor of The Coast's Most Influential Woman. An up-and-coming power leader was named a One-To-Watch Influencer.

Hunt named Coast's Most Influential Woman Levins recognized as One To Watch She’s amassed many awards and honorary titles, including Educator of the Year and Biloxi Outstanding Citizen.

As of Sept. 21, Susan Hunt has a new accolade to add to her ever-growing collection: The Coast’s Most Influential Woman.

Susan Hunt won the designation at the annual SUCCESS Women’s Conference, held over two days at the IP Casino Resort. A luncheon during the conference introduced over 1,000 attendees to the region’s 18 Top Influencers, who were chosen for their track record of accomplishment and community involvement on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Of the influencers honored, Hunt was among two who received special recognition.

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title speaks to her immense potential while Hunt’s highlights a lifetime of achievement.

Well known in her city and beyond, Hunt has been called “a Biloxi institution.” Involved is an understatement for Hunt’s role in the community, for which she also has received the 2017 One Coast Award and 2014 Forever Young Award. As a former elementary and middle school principal, she is especially passionate about education — contributing greatly to Biloxi’s community certification for Excel by 5. The program focuses on parents’ and early educators’ influence during a child’s most formative years — birth to age 5.

Hunt has been on the board of the

Mardi Gras Museum and also has ties to the Gulf Coast Carnival Association, among numerous organizations she has served. Those who know her can attest that she has never met a stranger — constantly chatting, hugging and keeping up with those she dubs “her children” throughout the region.

“My passion is to make a difference in children’s and people’s lives,” Hunt has said. She was overcome with emotion upon earning her latest title, presented by IP Casino Resort & Spa General Manager Duncan McKenzie.

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ern Mississippi and Gulf Coast native, she is involved in worthy efforts such as Long Beach Wheel Way — providing beach access to wheelchair-bound locals and visitors. She also has lent time and talent to other revitalization efforts benefitting businesses in Long Beach and Pass Christian.

Besides her One to Watch distinction, Levens has been named among the 2016 Top 10 Under 40 One Coast Awards and the 2018 Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 50 Under 40.

To be named an influencer, a candidate had to meet the following criteria: • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to improving the community's well-being.

• Have a sustained record of accomplishments and contributions.

• Act as a mentor or trusted advisor to colleagues, as well as the next generation.

• Think outside the box to design and implement effective solutions.

• Have clout within her organization/community and demonstrate professional excellence.

Along with Hunt and Levens, the following women were selected for the honor: • Amber Olsen, founder of Nextaff Gulf Coast • Angelyn Treutel Zeringue, Trusted Choice independent insurance agent and president of South Group Insurance Gulf Coast and AST Solutions, Inc. • Cheli Strumila, owner/editor of Coast Observer for 19 years, Magnolia Leisure and Entertainment for nine years and the new owner of Coupon Concierge • Christen Duhé, president of Institutional Relations at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College • Christene Brice, Harrison’s County’s District 4 Election Commissioner • Dr. Christine Coker, member of the Mississippi State

Cheli Strumila was among the

Top Influencers recognized. Her profile was inadvertently omitted from a previous edition. She was owner/editor of Coast Observer for 18 years and Magnolia Leisure & Entertainment for eight years. She is the new owner of Coupon Concierge and a self-made entrepreneur.

In 2004, Strumila launched the Observer’s first “Covey Awards,” a Grammy-MTV award style ceremony complete with red carpet arrivals, award presentations and perfor-

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University Coastal Research and Extension Center • Dr. Vickie Tiblier, career educator named 2017 Administrator of the Year for Ocean Springs School District and 2017 Congressman District 4 Administrator of the Year • Elise Deano, Angelyn Treutel Zeringue, president of attorney and former SouthGroup Insurance Gulf Coast and Hancock County AST Solutions, Inc., was named SucYouth Court Referee cess Women's Conference Volunteer of the Year. She co-chaired the Speakers • Elizabeth Committee.

Joachim, owner of Corso, Inc., chairperson of the Biloxi Community Development Commission for 15 years and avid volunteer • Jennifer Sutton, veterinarian, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer and mentor through Open Doors Homeless Coalition and Bridges Out of Poverty Program • Jocelyn Gavin-Lane, founder of The Pink Lotus Project that mentors and empowers girls • LeKeisha Cotten, award-winning gospel artist and community organizer • Sharon Sigalas, Jackson County Youth Court Judge • Sonya Williams Barnes, District 119 representative in the Mississippi House of Representatives • Shelia Rivers, owner and chief therapist of Rivers Psychotherapy Services • Velma Johnson, award winning Federal Programs coordinator

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In 2017, she was named Lighthouse Business and Professional Women's Network Women of Achievements-Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. She also received the Coast Chamber’s Tapestry award, the Intrepid Angel award, the Biloxi Chamber Business of the Month spotlight and the Forever Young award for Coast Young Professionals.

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by Dr. Stephanie Barnes

If loving joy is wrong, I don’t want to be right!

I had a conversation with a dear friend the other day that made me stop in my tracks. She was frantic on the other end of the phone, crying, and exclaimed, “I just don’t know what’s wrong with me! I don’t understand the person I am becoming!”

I asked her what was wrong and began thinking about what it could be. Was she being untruthful? Was she being mean to others? Was she committing a crime? I had 50 million scenarios in my mind of how I would help her get out of trouble when she exhorted, “I just feel so free!”

WAIT. WHAT???

“I just feel so free! I want to do fun things! I want to go to fun places. I want to wear shiny clothes. I just want to be me! What’s wrong with me?”

NOTHING. NOT. ONE. THING. She has lived 66 years on this earth and decided that she is not old. She has decided that she still has life in her and intends to live it to the fullest — in shiny clothing.

But she felt wrong about wanting more for herself. She felt wrong about feeling joy. She felt wrong because other people thought she was acting too young.

OH FIDDLE-DEE-DEE! CHILL, PLEASE! We rob ourselves of so many things in life because other people don’t think our ideas make sense. Or other people are doing such and such. Or other people want us to do something else.

We have to learn to prove other people wrong and decide to do what is right for us!

It is said that freedom comes at a cost. That has never been so true. Free ain’t free. You can look at freedom one of two ways — what it costs, and what it yields.

Being free costs time, resources and, most often, relationships.

Being free often requires you to lose sleep; you have less time to dream and more time to bring your dream to life. Being free often requires you to lose free time; you have less time doing nothing and more time doing what really matters to create the life you desire and deserve. Being free often requires you to lose some friendships and gain connections with people who want to see you succeed more than you do — and are willing to help you get there! Sometimes you’ve got to take a big ole’ “L” to get your ultimate “W.” It is time to focus on how to bank your freedom to yield the life you desire and deserve. Invest the time to make meaningful relationships that cultivate connections that add value to your life. Invest the time you have to truly live rather than living in the past, wasting time worrying about what you do not have and what went wrong. Invest in the belief that you deserve joy in this life. Joy is not reserved for the afterlife.

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We all deserve joy, but we often deprive ourselves of it. And like my dear friend, we are afraid when we find it. We are afraid it is wrong to feel and experience joy when others around us are committed to a life of misery. No one can give joy to us, and no one can take it away. Joy begins with our thoughts. It is sustained in our actions.

Joy is a dynamic process; you must be deliberate about your joy. Think on good things. You see what you focus on. If you focus on negativity, you won’t see the positive things around you. If you focus on the problem, you won’t see the solution. This does not mean that negative things won’t happen.

It does ensure that you won’t allow negative things to cancel out the positive momentum in your life.

Focus on how it is all working together for your good.

To get to your joy, you’ve got to change the questions you ask yourself. Instead of asking “what is wrong with me,” ask yourself “what am I doing right?” Instead of asking “why don’t I have what I want,” ask yourself, “how can I get what I want?” Instead of asking “why don’t people like me,” ask “how can I love myself more?”

Instead of asking “why am I having a bad day,” ask yourself “how can I make this day the best day of my life?” Sometimes the answer to finding joy lies in the questions you are asking yourself. Change the question to get the right answer.

And for goodness’s sake, don’t fall victim to the belief that joy is relegated to the young. Joy has no age limit. Life should be lived like fine wine. It only gets better with time.

So be free! Do fun things! Go fun places! Wear shiny clothes! Most importantly, be yourself!

Joy to the world — and joy to you!

If loving joy is wrong, I don’t want to be right.

Barnes is an attorney, author, speaker and career strategist. She can be reached at stephanie@drstephaniedbarnes.com or visit www.drstephaniedbarnes.com.

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A life of higher learning

Cheryl High’s college dream was delayed, but not derailed Cheryl High came of age in an era where women were taught to be homemakers. And although a domestic future was modeled to her for as long as she can remember, she’d always dreamed of higher education.

“Women were expected to stay home, tend to the children and be whatever your husband needs or wants,” she recalls, noting that even her mother typified this role. Nonetheless, she had different aspirations.

“Honestly, I always wanted to go to college,” Cheryl says, thinking back on her long-held desire. However, that dream was short-lived, and reality set in. Being one of five children, with a father who worked construction, Cheryl knew her parents could only afford for a few of her siblings to continue school.

Recognizing her situation, Cheryl knew, like many women during that time that “you can’t live with your father forever.

My option was to get married.” Despite her reservations, she married her then-boyfriend. Making that choice, she recalls, was not being true to herself.

“I was working at a bank, and I was leaving work to get married the next day,” she says. “And I caught my reflection in the JCPenney window, and I turned and looked and I said, “That’s got to be the saddest person [I’ve] ever seen.”

Setting her greatest hope aside, Cheryl instead helped her husband finish college.

“There were many times that he wanted to quit, and I would say, ‘You can’t quit! You can’t quit!” she says. She soon had her first child, and although she had settled into home life quite nicely, she never let go of her yearning to attend college.

So one day, Cheryl presented her husband a solution. Rather than paying $20 per month for a life insurance policy that would eventually run out, they applied those funds to her college expenses – deeming it better long-term investment for the family.

Cheryl became pregnant with her second child as soon as she enrolled, but this development didn’t slow her down.

She made every necessary arrangement to attend classes. She commuted an hour each day, and although balancing home and school was difficult, Cheryl made sure to keep quiet.

“If I complained, then I might have to quit school,” she says. Leaving wasn’t an option, so she did what she had to do.

At that time, being pregnant and in college was not normal.

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Cheryl saw her condition as a slight glitch, but not an insurmountable challenge.

“I remember quitting when I couldn’t get my stomach around the desk,” she says. She took a semester off to have her baby, but she returned and managed an incredibly tough schedule.

“There was no social life,”

Cheryl recalls.

College was everything for Cheryl, so she didn’t need parties or nights out. Talking with adults who had a future during the carpool commute to school fulfilled her.

“It was fantastic!” she says. “I would have done anything to stay, to manage to be there.”

Cheryl credits her drive and determination to her upbringing. She witnessed her dad, a “fine man” with a seventh-grade education, work hard night after night to put food on the table.

“I never heard him complain; he took care of us,” Cheryl says. “We might have just had peas and cornbread that night, but we were loved. We were never deprived. We always had enough. What are you going to do when you have a father like that but just do it?”

When Cheryl finally graduated, she found herself at peace in her accomplishment. Although no one came to her graduation ceremony, Cheryl was content.

“It was awesome!” she exclaims. Afterwards, she remembers driving around and reflecting on what she’d achieved.

Cheryl went on to be a seventh- and eighth-grade school teacher and enjoyed making a difference. Her passion for education drove her to continue her own studies, and she earned her master’s degree in education from the University of Delaware. Cheryl then became one of the first women in supervision at DuPont and went on to get her real estate license. Shortly after, she started her successful realty business — Cheryl High Realty.

Looking back on some of the opportunities she experienced, she realized, “Me, I got to do that — someone that was told they couldn’t go to college. If you just don’t say no, and you go ahead and do it, anything is possible.”

Now retired, Cheryl High is continuing to do what she loves. She purchased a 24-acre property where she is fostering well over 500 animals (mostly dogs and puppies) and tends to her gardens. Her next endeavor is to make the land a reserve where children can come to learn.

Mary Ott Davidson creates portraits in bronze

By Elaine Stevens

Mary Ott Davidson

Pierre Lemoyne D’Iberville Lt. Col Lawrence Roberts

Immortality exists in the hands of Biloxi native Mary Ott Davidson. Historic figures Pierre Lemoyne D’Iberville and Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, and beloved South Mississippians such as Bishop Joseph Howze, Lt. Col. Lawrence Roberts and George Ohr are among those who live eternally via Davidson’s bronze creations.

Davidson’s latest work is being viewed in Gills Rock, Wisconsin, a small fishing community on the tip of the Door County Peninsula. For over 20 summers, Davidson and her husband, Ken, taught bronze casting at three art schools in Door County. For the last six years, they have continued to teach bronze casting in Algoma, Wisconsin, via Skype and the hands-on help of former students Bren and Randy Sibilsky.

Dedicated on July 4 during an explosion of fireworks, the 7-foot commercial fisherman in his foul-weather gear is portrayed in grand detail, pulling up a net of whitefish into a wooden picking box.

“I created the clay fisherman and his net of fish here in my studio in Saucier. I had to knit the net in wax over the fish,” Davidson said. “The casting in bronze took place at a foundry near Atlanta.” She says the statue was then crated and trucked to Gills Rock for installation. Davidson worked four to eight hours daily, contingent on the stage of creation, seven days a week for two years to complete her work of art.

“Working in bronze requires a

lot of problem solving,” she said.

“I love the challenge!”

Among the challenges are about 20 varied stages, starting with the initial drawings and including a diverse collection of materials – wood, Styrofoam, clay, wax, rubber, sand, bronze –along with a variety of hand and power tools to complete the sandblasting and welding. Davidson said it is the labor intensive aspect of working in bronze which makes the art form a rare medium for female artists.

Reared in a music-oriented Biloxi family, Davidson said the art world was somewhat alien to her. Though Davidson has been sculpting in bronze and stone for almost 50 years, she admits she didn’t take an art course until after college graduation in the 1960s.

“LSU Professor Emeritus Paul Dufour changed my life,” Davidson said. “I never knew I had any ability. It was wonderful to open up and be stimulated, to follow my feelings and express myself.”

Her passion for sculpting lifesize figures is all consuming. “I become completely engrossed in the intense process. I love leaving the reality, the legacy of an oversized human creation for people to admire.”

Davidson continues to recover from her exhausting two-year sculpting journey with the fisherman of Gills Rock. She is looking forward to creating smaller sculptures in enameled silver.

Visit www.davidsonartworks.com for more information on Mary Ott Davidson.

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If 2 people are accountable, no one is accountable

I’m writing this article as I fly home from speaking at a conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After I speak, I always enjoy talking with the audience about their business issues and how we can overcome them. A frightening trend I’m hearing about from business owners is that they have co-CEOs or co-presidents running the business.

When I hear this, I almost can guarantee that they’re not as successful as they could be.

WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM? While it may sound trendy or progressive to have two leaders jointly running an organization, it will create many more problems than it will solve. Most companies with co-CEOs have a weak or non-existent separation of roles and responsibilities. If roles were clear, they would see that both leaders aren’t doing CEO-type activities. If roles aren’t clear, the organization isn’t clear on who does what. Some employees may even take advantage of this by “playing” the leaders against each other. Have you seen children do this with their parents?

Ultimately, a lack of clarity leads to a lack of focus. A lack of focus leads to a lack of execution, and if we don’t execute, we won’t reach our goals (or even set goals to begin with).

Consensus management is also an evil that often can be found in companies with co-CEOs. Consensus management is the concept that no decision can be made until everyone on the team is in agreement. Philosophically, this sounds great. However, in reality, this leads to paralysis and a lack of decision-making capabilities. Companies that fall into the consensus management trap are plagued by a lack of innovation, decisiveness and growth.

What is the cause?

In almost every case, the root causes of these problems are either ego or lack of trust. So the solutions are to build team trust and keep your ego in check. In severe cases, the only answer to these problems is an exit by one of the leaders. However, if leaders can check their egos at the door and build team trust, they can achieve their business goals much more efficiently and effectively.

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by Ryan Giles Ryan@TractionStrong.com

HOW DO WE FIX? Step 1 – Check your egos at the door. Build this into your culture!

Step 2 – Build your accountability chart to clearly define roles and responsibilities. Think about the right structure before you think about the people you currently employ.

Step 3 – Build accountability and trust by creating a weekly scorecard to measure what you expect from each employee in the business (what you need each person to do/accomplish).

Step 4 – Create a weekly meeting rhythm to communicate and build a culture of openness, honesty and accountability. This includes partner meetings when multiple owners exist.

Ultimately, it’s up to you. Would you rather have a lofty title but never fully reach your business’s full potential, or check your ego at the door and accomplish more than you ever dreamed possible?

If any of this sounds familiar, email me for free accountability chart and scorecard samples.

Giles is an EOS implementer with Traction Strong. Find out more about him at www.TractionStrong.com or reach him at Ryan@ TractionStrong.com.

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Veterinarian named

Woman of Year

By Jennifer Gentile Already recognized as one of the region’s top influencers, a local veterinarian with a track record of civic involvement has earned another prestigious award.

Dr. Jennifer Sutton, a partner in Gulf Coast Veterinary Emergency Hospital and Beach View Veterinary Hospital, was named the 2018 Karen Sock Woman of the Year during a recent Women of Achievement luncheon. The awards event, held Oct. 17 at the Scarlett Pearl Casino Resort, was presented by Lighthouse Business and Professional Women in cooperation with several sponsors, including Gulf Coast Woman.

Sutton is a graduate of Millsaps College and Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, as well as Leadership Gulf Coast, Leadership Hancock County, the Gulf Coast Business Council Master’s Class and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Programs. The married mother of four also serves as president of the South Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association and is actively involved with several other boards and community programs. In September, she was honored as a Top Influencer during the annual SUCCESS Women’s Conference.

“I appreciate leaders that communicate well (and]) are willing to share their skills and knowledge with others,” Sutton has said. “Leaders who believe in and empower others through delegation and readily share their recognition with their entire group who contributed to the success are powerful leaders to me.” She has named her greatest accomplishment as “using my career and success as a business person to make a positive difference in our community.”

Sutton also advises women to surround themselves with supportive role models and mentors as they progress in their careers — and to bolster others when they are in a position to do so.

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“Pursue a career not just for the chance for fame or fortune, but because it aligns with your personal ideals and you believe that you will really make a positive impact on the community around you,” she has said.

A number of other accomplished leaders were recognized in the following categories: • Corporate: Jessica Crosby, C Spire • Education: Christine Coker, Ph.D., Mississippi State University Coastal Research & Extension Center • Military: Sherri Carr Bevis, Mississippi Secretary of State office • Medical: Kaitlin Truong, Doctor's Specialty Pharmacy / HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Gulfport • Nonprofit: The Rev. Alice Graham, Ph.D., Back Bay Mission • Young Careerist: Brittany Ridgway, The Sun Herald / Excelerate Digital

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Spend a day in Ocean Springs

Charming. Quaint.

Enchanting. Eclectic.

First-time visitors and long-time residents alike may use many of the same terms to describe Ocean Springs. Anyone who has walked oak-lined Washington Avenue can attest that the “City of Discovery” has a special quality that sets it apart from even its closest neighbors. Ocean Springs could accurately be described as the creative heart of the Gulf Coast, with enough galleries and museums to delight any art aficionado. Foodies, shoppers and families also will find plenty to love in this seaside oasis, dubbed a “dream town” in national publications promoting coastal living.

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Tourists probably will need more than mere hours to absorb all Ocean Springs has to offer, but if time is limited, here are some highlights to help make the most of your stay: MORNING For the first meal of the day, sweet and savory options abound in Ocean Springs. Traditional faire such as eggs, grits and biscuits are served with a smile at Buzzy’s Breakfast Joint (1019 Desoto St.), where furry friends are welcome in the outdoor seating areas.

Any sugar craving will be satisfied at French Kiss Pastries, with its variety of mini-cakes, cookies and other desserts (714 Washington Ave.). For gourmet coffee and a unique donut experience, stop by The Tato-Nut Shop (1114 Government St.), which makes its popular treats with potato flour. Don’t be surprised to see a line stretching out the door.

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MID-DAY After breakfast, stroll down Government Street and pop in to the numerous boutiques, shops and other retailers that line the bustling thoroughfare.

An afternoon is also well spent at the famed Walter Inglis Anderson Museum of Art, established in memory of the renown painter and writer, which also features works by his two brothers (510 Washington Ave.). If your Ocean Springs visit inspires you to own oneof-a-kind works by local, regional and national talents, you will be spoiled for choice at Hillyer House (920 Washington Ave.). The award-winning gallery and gift shop boasts jewelry, pottery, watercolors, sculptures and more crafted by hundreds of skilled artists.

Outdoor enthusiasts won’t want to miss Gulf Islands National Seashore, accessible from downtown Ocean Springs. (3500 Park Road). Besides featuring a fishing pier and boat launch, the park provides miles of hiking and biking trails and several educational, ranger-led programs. Adventure seekers can brave the open water on paddleboards, available for rent from Paddles Up (1018 Government St.).

For a lunch break, indulge in barbecue, blues and craft beer at Murky Waters (1212 Government St.), Glory-

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bound Gyro Co., a relatively new addition to the Ocean Springs food scene (1107 Government St.), specializes in the Greek dish – which may be loaded with beef and lamb, chicken, ham and turkey, and much more. Afterward, parents can enjoy stunning beach views while their kids slide, swing and climb on the playground at Fort Maurepas City Park and Nature Preserve (499 Front Beach Drive).

nearly infinite deluxe pie options.

As the sun sinks below the horizon, there’s no better place to savor the last bit of daylight than Front Beach – watching boats return to shore and pelicans dive for their evening feast.

Whether someone spends a day or a lifetime in Ocean Springs, the impression is indelible.

EVENING Diners will have trouble deciding among numerous eateries for nighttime refreshment and entertainment in Ocean Springs. The selections range from an upscale experience at Vestige (715 Washington Ave.) or Anthony’s Under the Oaks (1217 Washington Ave.) to funfilled venues with live music like Mosaic (1010 Government St.) or Government Street Grocery (1210 Government St.). Families can grab a laid-back but memorable meal at The Shed, a barbecue lover’s dream that has been featured on the Food Network (7501 MS-57), or Tom’s Extreme Pizzeria, with its convenient location (1006 Robinson St.) and

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Buddyrow blends Southern charm, Story by Jennifer Gentile Photos courtesy of Buddyrow

West Coast sophistication

Describing the typical patron at his Buddyrow boutique, owner Keith Wooten says she is a woman “who knows her own taste” “She may be local, traveling through from the Delta, New Orleans or further afield, possibly having discovered the shop by way of our Instagram account, @buddyrow1967, and comes to Buddyrow for vintage pieces, gifts and art she can’t find anywhere else,” Wooten explains.

With a background in fashion design, and more than 20 years’ experience in visual merchandising and store design, Wooten has spent over three decades honing his “eye.”

Whether he was dressing mannequins at Neiman Marcus or arranging furniture showrooms, Wooten said he was “always editing, questioning, confirming, trying to make better” – processes he continues in his own retail space.

Buddyrow’s location at 619 Washington Ave. was one of only two spots Wooten considered locating the store when he returned to Mississippi in 2012 after almost 30 years away. The store’s name was inspired by the nickname Wooten’s father coined for him as a child. “[It was] usually used in the context of something like, ‘Listen here, Buddyrow, you don’t know all you think you do.’ So, that felt like a logical name,” Wooten says. “Once I had a name, the concept started to gel in my imagination.”

Before relocating to Ocean Springs from California, Wooten hunted for items that fit the aesthetic he sought to create in his store – particularly vintage items and other pieces made in limited quantities.

“The place has evolved over the last six years,” he said.

“Today, is a staple for seekers of the vintage and unique.”

Wooten launched his own State of Grace jewelry line in 2001, and today Buddyrow carries his one-of-a-kind

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statement pieces. Finding that he preferred to connect with customers in an era of detached, online shopping, he still aspires to give patrons an experience – not just a transaction.

“I wanted to bring a bit of West Coast sensibility and mix it with the romanticized idea of gracious Southern living I’d carried in my head all the years I lived other places,” he says.

Fashion may be fickle, IF YOU GO but Wooten Buddyrow 619 Washington Ave., maintains that good Ocean Springs design and (228) 369-9414 classic style Tuesday-Friday, 11 are timeless. a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, If a wom11 a.m.-4 p.m. an needs a standout piece for a special event, or wants to add some vintage flair to her modern wardrobe, Wooten is standing by with styling advice. He also offers consulting services for interior design and conducts custom searches for vintage pieces.

With his penchant for the extraordinary and unexpected, Wooten calls his collection at Buddyrow “carefully curated.” Among the most popular items are retro barware, Rewined candles, Beekman 1802 drizzles – and of course, clothing.

As for what makes his business special: “Visit, and you’ll see.”

Likewise, he says the town surrounding Buddyrow must be explored to be fully appreciated.

“People have to ‘discover’ Ocean Springs,” Wooten says.

“It has to be sought out, rather than just ‘passed through.’

When people take time to do that, they feel like they’ve made a discovery nobody else ever has. Seeing that is a delight.”

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A Washington Ave. “My love of photography and many years of experience working in retail and as a Mary Kay sales director made this business an easy fit for me,” Layton says.

She had another name in mind for the store, she explains, but used her last name “because its short and easy to remember.”

Layton chose childhood friend Diana Hamel of Coastal Creations to design her logo, which consistently gets compliments and features Layton’s favorite bird — a blue heron.

Hamel’s Swarovski crystal jewelry line adds some bling to Layton’s inventory. For those in the market for a chic carryall, the store stocks an impressive variety of canvas, hand-crafted Mona B bags. Products from Musee Bath, Johnson’s Sweet Heat, The Resident Chef, Auntie M jewelry, Mickles Pickles and Mud ‘n Butter Bliss are other big sellers.

If a shopper needs a purchase shipped or gift wrapped, Layton’s can accommodate her.

“I believe what makes Layton’s unique

Layton's boasts unique finds,

superior customer service

By Jennifer Gentile

Layton’s just celebrated it’s third anniversary in Ocean Springs, but the store’s destiny was set in motion years before — when its owner attended St. Martin High School.

“My passion for this type of work came from loving art class, largely due to how awesome Mary Hardy was as my teacher,” says proprietor Erica Layton. “I’ll never stop thanking her.”

Today, Layton operates a store she describes as “artist-driven,” with a broad spectrum of gifts, home décor, jewelry, gourmet foods, pottery and more to suit any style and budget. More than 100 local, regional and national artists and companies are represented on Layton’s shelves.

“I also have hand selected items from Italy that you’re not going to get anywhere else,” she says.

Layton herself was a commissioned artist for the store that preceded Layton’s at 630

is great customer service,” the owner says, noting that a schedule of samplings of the store’s gourmet food lines will be posted soon.

Further developments are planned as well, facilitating Layton’s vision for “continued, steady growth.”

“We are about to launch online,” she says. “I want to continue featuring new artists, and in the future, I look to have other locations.”

Despite her expansion dreams, Layton is effusive about the support she’s received in Ocean Springs. She strives to thank people for their patronage with personal attention and the best shopping experience possible.

“What is special to me about doing business in Ocean Springs is meeting new people, building relationships with our customers and fellow business owners,” she says. “So many of them took me under their wings when I moved in, and I will forever love them for that.”

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Watersedge

meets locals’ need for swimwear Even more than merchandise, the owners of Watersedge in Ocean Springs are selling a feeling — one only found at the junction of land, sea and sun.

Situated on Government Street in the heart of downtown Ocean Springs, the store opened in June and already is earning rave reviews. Patrons call it a “perfect boutique for this area” and a “wonderful shopping experience.” Despite the abundance of clothing and gift shops nearby, they also praise Watersedge as a much-needed addition to local retail offerings.

“We are the only swim-specific boutique in the three coastal counties that we know of,” say owners Carly O’Bryant and Ashley Rector. “We specialize in swimwear for women, men and children, and have a wide variety of sizes and styles to fit every age and any shape.”

Although O’Bryant has an advertising background and Rector worked in education, they share an affinity for being on the water. The Gulf Coast natives have known each other since they were children, and when going into business together, they knew they wanted to offer something different.

Thanks to their efforts, shoppers throughout the region no longer have to order their bathing suits online.

“We liked the idea and experience of being able to see, touch and ‘try on’ to ensure our own satisfaction,” they say.

“There’s nothing like walking into a specialty boutique and getting help from people that do this all the time. We wanted to bring that experience to our city and surrounding cities.”

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The store name was inspired by a street off of East Beach in Ocean Springs, and they knew they wanted to locate in the town – it was just a matter of finding the right space. They chose a former spa that allowed them to open in time for summer, meeting demand for suits, totes, hats, bags, sandals, sunglasses and other accessories. Pily Q, Seafolly and Luli Fama Swimwear and coverups are customer favorites, along with Freestyle watches, Maaji activewear, Ipanema sandals, Otis Sunglasses, Prodoh children’s clothing, LeClub men’s swimwear and NU clear handbags.

In the colder months, while still carrying swimwear, the store will stock a greater selection of active wear, joggers and sweatshirts. Regardless of the weather, with their close support network comprised of family, friends and other business owners, O’Bryant and Rector are poised to go the distance.

“We hope to be around a long time, of course,” they say of their long-term goals. “With that, we want to be known for our knowledge of the brands we sell, our expertise in sizing and our dedication to finding the perfect swimsuit for anyone who walks through our door.”

IF YOU GO Watersedge - 1202B Government St., Ocean Springs (228) 334-5155 Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 12-4 p.m. Instagram: @watersedge_os Facebook: WatersedgeOceanSprings

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Things to do in Ocean Springs

Nov. 1 (Every Thursday) DUELING PIANO NIGHT 6 p.m.

Mosaic Restaurant and Bar (228) 818-9885 Nov. 3-4 40TH ANNUAL PETER ANDERSON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Downtown Ocean Springs (228) 875-4424 Price: Free admission, $2 donation suggested

Nov. 6 BEADED JEWELRYMAKING CLASS (EVERY TUESDAY) 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center Price: $25 for members, $35 non-members; all tools and supplies provided (228) 818-2878 BEER TALK MISSISSIPPI 2 p.m.-close The Beer House American Pub (228) 818-9885 Half off Mississippi Beer

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Nov. 15 SIP AND SHOP THIRD THURSDAYS 5-8 p.m.

Downtown Ocean Springs facebook.com/ OceanSpringsThirdThursday Dec. 6 ANNUAL OCEAN SPRINGS TREE LIGHTING 6-8 p.m.

Marshall Park, 1001 Washington Ave. Free Admission

OCEAN SPRINGS FRESH MARKET (EVERY SATURDAY) 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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1 p.m., “Willy Wonka” film at 3 p.m. at The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center Price: $25 members, $35 non-members; film general admission $5 (228) 818-2878

Nov. 10 WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY WORKSHOP featuring Brooke Rester, owner of Dolce Bakeshop

Dec. 7-8 ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Participating businesses in Ocean Springs (228) 875-4424 Dec. 9 “DISCOVER CHRISTMAS” PARADE 2 p.m.

Begins at Front Beach and ends at the Mary C O’Keefe Center and OS Lumber and Supply Dec. 20 SIP AND SHOP THIRD THURSDAYS 5-8 p.m.

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Great food is family tradition at Patrick's

When you dine at Patrick’s, be sure to bring your appetite because all entrées are served lagniappe style, including a house salad, twice-baked potato and dessert, but don’t let that stop you from getting an appetizer. I had the crab remoulade of fresh Gulf lump crab meat and a secret house rémoulade sauce. It’s a simple yet sophisticated offering that is quite refreshing.

After having a fantastic house salad with avocado and homemade blue cheese dressing, I had the opportunity to see Chef Patrick’s lifetime of experience on full display when it came time for the entrees. I started with the crabmeat au gratin, a delightful dish of fresh lump crabmeat with butter and cheese sauce. It is the perfect comfort food.

Crabmeat is featured in many of the other entrées; it’s found in stuffed mushrooms, eggplant, or shrimp, as well as sprinkled over the top of broiled trout that was one of the specials the night of my visit.

For meat lovers, Patrick’s also has you covered with either a large ribeye or the rack of lamb. Served on a sizzling platter with a side of sweet potato casserole that I can’t stop thinking about, the seared-to-perfection lamb chops melt in your mouth with each bite.

To end the evening, I got to experience the joy of Patrick’s signature pecan bread pudding, which was absolutely amazing. With its custard-like texture that wasn’t heavy or greasy, it was one of the best I have ever had.

“It’s in my blood. It’s what I like to do — make people happy,” Chef Patrick said with a smile about wanting to reopen the restaurant. “I want to hear that my food tastes better than my grandma’s. I want make my grandmother happy and make the whole town happy.”

Patrick’s is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:30-10 p.m., with nightly specials and a new drink feature each week. Invitational dining and private parties are available day or night. Reservations are not required but highly suggested.

a visit to Glory Bound Gyro Co. on Government Street in Ocean Springs, where you will find a handcrafted menu with award-winning fare.

Will Taylor and his business partner, Chris McDonald, dreamed up the idea for Glory Bound while traveling the islands of Greece. After kicking around ideas for a new restaurant concept to bring back to the states, they opened their first location in Hattiesburg in 2009. They expanded the highly popular brand to other locations in Louisiana and Alabama before finally bringing it to the Gulf Coast this past April.

The menu has evolved over the years,

but they continue to focus on using fresh ingredients and menu items that keep customers returning for more.

“We’re not trying to be authentic,” Taylor said of creating a menu with more than just traditional gyros. “I was pushing the envelope as far as I can go with it, and I still do — from the flavors of hummus that we have that we make in house to our gyros that we do in our own unique, specific way.”

There are eight different craft hummus flavors on the menu, including chipotle-lime, garlic-basil, jalapeño-cilantro, Mediterranean olive, roasted red pepper, spicy Cajun and a spinach-pesto. These can be ordered individually, or customers can pick three to sample with pita, carrots, celery or cucumbers.

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With outstanding cuisine passed down through family tradition, Patrick’s is the place to enjoy steaks, seafood and oneof-a-kind homemade specialties that will have you coming back for more.

Chef Patrick Bousqueto grew up in the kitchen of his grandmother Jocelyn Mayfield’s restaurant, Jocelyn’s, which was one on the oldest restaurants on the Coast. After retiring last year, Chef Patrick, along with his wife Melinda and mother Francine Smith, decided to reopen the Ocean Springs restaurant to keep the family recipes available for her loyal customers. Changing the name and refurbishing the award-winning restaurant to add a bar area, Patrick’s is the perfect place to spend an intimate evening with someone special or celebrate with a gathering of friends.

“Our food is very unique, and you won’t find it anywhere else on the Coast,” Francine Smith says of her son’s made-toorder Cajun dishes. “Our main objective is to keep our food the best, keep it fresh.

We’re not going to serve you something unless it’s in season.”

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With its plethora of museums and galleries, Ocean Springs is an art lover’s paradise. Whether visitors want to admire the work of masters, buy a treasure to display in their homes or even create their own pieces, the options are endless. From glasswork to jewelry, painting to pottery, the creative heart can’t help but sing in Ocean Springs. Step into one of the following art havens that call the town home — and be inspired.

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If you want to start your meal with something other than hummus, you can’t go wrong with any of the Glory Bound appetizers. Healthy options like their falafel or ahi tuna are delicious, or if you are looking to indulge, the handwrapped cheese rolls featuring feta, pepper jack and cream cheese are perfectly fried and served with a tasty pepper jelly.

Any of Glory Bound’s nine varieties of wood-fired pizza, cooked in an authentic Italian brick oven, make for an excellent choice for your main course, but it wouldn’t be right to not also try one of their specialty gyros. With over a dozen unique options, you are “bound” to find at least one you love.

On my visit, I went with the pepper jack gyro, which was named the 2018 Best Gyro in America by Restaurant Hospitality magazine. Served on soft pita bread, the rotisserie-seared beef and lamb wrapped with lettuce and onions, and topped with pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon and comeback sauce, was absolutely fantastic. I’ve already made plans to return to try all the others.

Glory Bound Gyro Co. is open seven days a week with brunch on the weekends.

Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. and features dollar-off beer and specialty drinks, along with halfoff hummus appetizers. The restaurant has live music on the patio Wednesday through Sunday.

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Kenny Ward's serves high-quality experience

By Chris Dearman With outstanding cuisine and a cozy atmosphere, Kenny Ward’s Prime Steaks & Gulf Seafood is the perfect venue for fresh steaks, delightful oysters and much more.

Having a restaurant in Ocean Springs for seven years before taking a hiatus from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Kenny Ward brought back his award-winning fare to its new location this past March — and it is quickly becoming one the premier restaurants in the area.

The upscale yet casual restaurant, with art on the walls that tell little stories relating to his family, was this year’s winner of the “Taste of Ocean Springs” food and wine festival. His entry of fresh sea scallops wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, topped with crabmeat and a Maytag bleu cheese cream sauce, won the award for the third time.

Using only quality ingredients like Prime steak and fresh local seafood, Kenny Ward’s menu is filled with delightful soups, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and entrees.

On my visit, I had the creole crab cakes; Ward experimented with over 20 recipes before choosing the version to serve his customers. The Colossal crab meat sautéed with tri-colored peppers and house seasoning, and drizzled with lemon aioli, was prepared perfectly. It was the best version I’ve had on the Coast to date.

You also won’t go wrong with any of his perfectly grilled steaks, but try to save room for the homemade desserts.

Along with his extremely popular Italian cream cake, bananas foster is made fresh in the dining room, and the crème brûlée is torched tableside.

“I think people should come because we only serve the highest-quality food that you can purchase,” Ward said of what sets the restaurant apart. “Our great employees make you feel like you are walking into an Italian home. We take it very seriously in knowing who our customers are, knowing what they want and having them come back.”

Kenny Ward’s Prime Steaks & Gulf Seafood is open Wednesday through Saturday, 4-9 p.m., with other nights available for private parties. Happy hour is 4-5:30 p.m., with $5 martini specials and $1 chargrilled oysters. Reservations are not required but highly suggested.

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“It has been a good fit for me and my lifestyle,” she says.

“I love projects, and helping others become successful.

And, I really love working for myself.”

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By Jennifer Gentile others not to discount their Despite her 20-plus years as own abilities. a highly regarded professional, “It’s easy to say things like ‘be Vicki Rosetti-Applewhite admits brave’ — but the most empowerto moments of insecurity. ing thing to do is to learn to con“Like a lot of women, there trol your thoughts in a productive have been times that I have and positive way,” she says. “You doubted my worth,” says the truly can do anything that has Gulf Coast native, owner of Core been put in your heart as an idea Strategies powered by Sales Xcelor a dream if you can overcome eration. “Maybe fear of failure or your own self-created fears and fear of measuring up to others’ doubts.” standards may be a better way to Outside the office, the describe this.” “well-disguised introvert” has Nonetheless, Rosetti-Applebeen married to her husband, white has persevered on the path Roger, for seven years. She also to success, collecting educational donates time to the Mississippi and career accolades that include Arts Commission, the Bacot “Young Careerist” for the LightMcCarty Foundation, the Friends house Business and Professional of the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Women and the University of Center of Arts and Education and Southern Mississippi Munro the Walter Anderson Museum of Petroleum Business Student of Art. the Year. Her current role has her “All of my volunteer efforts are devising and implementing sales focused on using art to improve strategies for small- to medilives in our community and in um-sized businesses. She categoMississippi,” she says. rizes her typical clients as operaCommunity, to Rosetti-Appletions with revenue ranging from white, is a place where people feel $5-$50 million. They generally a sense of belonging and can use don’t need a high-level sales exec- their unique gifts for the common utive on the payroll indefinitely, good.

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By Jennifer Gentile

Whether it’s securing safety barriers for local festivals or aiding hurricane victims hundreds of miles away, Heather Eason is a woman of action.

She may be chief growth officer for Ocean Springs Lumber and Supply Company and founder of Buy a Barricade LLC, but Eason’s value to the community can’t be distilled down to a day job. She’s run for local elected office, started an all-female Mardi Gras krewe in Ocean Springs and established a disaster recovery effort called Comeback Coolers, to name a few of her endeavors; plus, she plans to start Bible College next year.

Of her numerous charitable activities, Eason calls Comeback Coolers “the most moving project I’ve ever had the chance in which to take part.” The effort started during a 2016 flood in Louisiana.

“As I looked at the devastation…, I knew I had to do more,” she said. “Looking at the debris, I knew the people needed big trucks and muscle to help with the clean up.”

Unequipped to aid in that way, she remembered her mom bringing coolers full of ice-cold drinks to Ocean Springs after Katrina — a small gesture that had a huge impact.

“That first sip of beer made us feel a bit of normalcy, and we suddenly had hope that better days were ahead,” Eason says. “That hope is what I wanted to spread, and it is how Comeback Coolers began.”

Eason and her sister delivered 50 coolers to Denham Springs, Louisiana, filled with beverages, Wet Wipes and words of encouragement. Later, dozens more went to Texas and Florida for victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Coolers packed specially for kids contained snacks and toys.

“The givers and receivers are able to connect with each other and it’s been a beautiful thing,” she says.

“You see, people in the middle of a disaster who are in the hot sun putting their life at the curb can take a break for a minute to have a cold drink and read coolers of encouraging words from disaster survivors – people who have been there before.”.

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HEALTH

Ho, Ho, OH! My back!

PROTECT YOUR SPINE FROM PAIN, INJURY AS YOU CELEBRATE when using proper form. Once the object is firmly in your grasp, hold it close to your body to keep the center of gravity of the object near your center of gravity.

Joseph T. Cox, M.D. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it lots of excitement. It’s an opportunity to buy fun presents for our loved ones, cook and eat delicious food and celebrate with friends and family. As a spine surgeon, I know from both personal and professional experience that we lift, push, pull and climb things during the holidays that are not typical during the remaining parts of the year. People also tend to eat and imbibe more than during the other months of the year, which can lead to weight gain and pressure on your spine. Hopefully, the tips below will keep you and your spine healthy during the holidays:

Lifting Decorations and Groceries: When lifting a heavy object like a box of decorations or a full sack of groceries, several considerations can decrease the risk of developing low back pain. Always pick up objects using good squat form, bending at the hips and knees and keeping your back straight. Your back should stay relatively vertical 100

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Decorating Safely: It’s hard to outdo Clark Griswold without getting on a ladder and maybe even your roof. Unfortunately, extravagant rooftop decorating is very dangerous. Falls from rooftops and ladders can lead to devastating injuries. I would strongly recommend against long ladders and walking on the roof. When using a short ladder,

minimize trips up and down the ladder. Always ensure the ladder feet are firmly set in place and that a spotter is present to stabilize the ladder and hand over anything you forgot to grab before climbing to the top.

Eating Healthy: With all of the extra food platters and candy, it’s hard to avoid unneeded calories.

For every pound gained, your lower back feels four additional pounds of pressure. The opposite is also true, so for every pound lost, your spine feels that you’ve lost four. Drinking 16 ounces of water 10 minutes before meals, using a small plate and waiting 5-10 minutes before deciding to go back for seconds are just a few simple things you can do to avoid overeating.

Continue Your Exercise and Stretching: With the extra demands during the holidays, make sure to take time for yourself. Taking 20 minutes a day to do some form of exercise will release endorphins to help you tackle your next holiday challenge. It also will burn some of those holiday calories should you accidentally eat too much. For your back, I recommend core strengthening exercises such as crunches, horizontal and side planks and back extensions.

These exercises are simple but can help with both neck and low back pain and are easily found online.

Joseph T. Cox is a physician with Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists. He sees patients at the practice’s Gulfport and Biloxi offices.

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In the United States, 10% of adults have diabetes. 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes.

The southeastern region of the United States forms a “Diabetes Belt,” which is identified by counties. Every county in Mississippi is in the “Diabetes Belt.” In Mississippi, our adult population is 15.4%, which is the highest in the Unites States. In addition to the health effects, each year the health care costs for people living with diabetes equals $17,000, with $10,000 for diabetes treatment.

This is 2.3 times greater when compared with people without diabetes. In the U.S., the annual direct health care costs are $237B, which is 57% of the total direct health care costs. Indirect costs, which include

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absent from work, reduce productivity at work, unemployment, and inability to work are $90B each year. In Mississippi, diabetes costs $3.5B annually, and over 1,000 Mississippians die prematurely each year because of diabetes.

Obesity and diabetes are closely related.

Over 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are obese or overweight. Being obese or overweight is the contributing factor in developing type 2 diabetes. Recent research indicated that obesity is related to the increasing percentage of youths with type 1 diabetes. In Mississippi, 37.3% of adults are obese. In youth, under age 20, the obesity percentage has risen to is 18.5%.

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Through this affiliation, NDORI is assisting in the collection of information which can be used to improve treatment methods, as well as, assisting its affiliates with clinical standardization for health care providers and the education of patients. NDORI is conducting clinical trials and research projects. Additionally, NDORI’s current programs include: DEAP and AADE accredited diabetes education, individual medical nutrition therapy, medical weight management programs, and shared medical appointments.

NDORI is in a rapid growth phase as its programs are coming on line and ramping up. In the next five years, NDORI will continue to grow and will recruit world class researchers to increase our research capacity, continue to expand its research core and resources, and build a world class research facility, at Tradition, which will enhance the quality and scope of its research efforts.

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Spotting scoliosis While shopping at the mall the other day, I was people watching — as I tend to do. I often pick out fellow shoppers with thyroid issues, lung problems or unusual limps. This day I noticed a pubescent girl, probably about 10 years old, whose left shoulder rode higher than the right, a sure sign of scoliosis.

Mothers keep reminding their children to stand up straight: “Good posture makes good health.” Yet for some children, the spine doesn’t cooperate.

Instead of growing straight and true, it curves sideways, forming an S shape like a snake. This spine curvature is called scoliosis, and it can be a lifelong source of back problems and eventually breathing issues.

Doctors don’t know why children develop scoliosis. There are some conditions that predispose people to scoliosis, like cerebral palsy, Marfan’s syndrome and muscular dystrophy.

Some experts believe carrying heavy backpacks may place children at risk, although the evidence is inconclusive.

Most commonly the curvature occurs in healthy children, usually during puberty when children are having their big growth spurt. It occurs more often in girls than in boys, and the curvature in girls tends to be more severe.

Because the curvature occurs gradually, and often during a period when the child is embarrassed about being seen without clothing, the issue can progress quite far before it’s noticed.

When examining a child from the

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back, scoliosis will manifest with shoulder issues. One shoulder will appear higher than the other, and a shoulder blade will stand out. One of the hips may be higher as well, as the lower body leans to compensate for the upper body’s curve. As the curvature progresses, the chest twists too, and it will appear that one side of the chest is more prominent, or in a girl, that one breast seems larger. Often a team coach, a teacher or a friend will be the first to notice the changes.

Many times, mild curvatures self-correct, so the doctor may advise observation with repeat x-rays every four months or so. However, particularly when scoliosis affects infants, a full-body cast may be applied. During adolescence, when the back is still growing, plastic or metal braces can be worn to encourage the bones to grow straighter. These braces must be worn as much as possible, even up to 24 hours a day. Certain back-strengthening exercises also have proved helpful.

Severe scoliosis may require surgery.

Metal hooks, wires, screws, rods and all sorts of hardware can be used to try to straighten the spine and prevent further curvature. Occasionally bone grafts are used to try to encourage the spine to grow correctly. These major surgeries can keep affected children out of school for several months and prevent them from participating in contact sports for a year -- or even life.

In the mall, I approached the child’s

mother and, after introducing myself as a physician and not some weird voyeur, explained my concern — encouraging her to take the girl to a doctor. Scoliosis is a condition that all parents should be aware of, and they should seek medical care early if their child has typical symptoms.

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• Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine.

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Prioritize safety this holiday season

Holiday time is a wonderful time of year. Family time is spent happily, delicious food is consumed, and let’s not forBy Heather Theisen get about the beautiful Christmas trees and sparkling lights. What we may not think about during the holiday season are some of the risks associated with our favorite holiday traditions. Let’s review some tips for children and adults regarding Christmas decorations to help keep us safe during this holiday season.

First, the decision must be made to use either a real or fake tree. If you are using a real tree, it is important to choose a fresh one to help reduce the risk of fires. It is also critical that you water your live tree daily to keep the tree moist and decrease the amount of lose, dry “needles” that may fall from the tree, which can become brittle and harmful to the touch. With artificial trees, check the labels before purchasing. You want to ensure the tree is made with fire-resistant materials. As a general guideline to help reduce the risk of fires, all Christmas trees should remain at least three feet away from all open flames or heat sources. This includes candles, the fireplace, heaters or any other implement that may produce heat.

In regard to safety for children, many factors merit

consideration when choosing decorations for your home.

Inspect all wiring to ensure there are no exposed wires or loose connections. If any of the light strings are flashing or part of the string is not lit, it is best to replace these lights with a new string. It is also suggested that the lights used are LED lights or another light source that does not generate heat so little hands are not in danger of being harmed.

Lights should be unplugged whenever you are away from home and while you are sleeping. Ornaments should be made of shatter-resistant materials such as hard plastic and kept out of reach of small children. Avoid the use of items that may look edible to the child, including strings of popcorn, candy canes or fake candy that the child may place in their mouth. These items increase the risk of choking in small children. It is also important to ensure all items on the tree, or around your home, are free of lead. Many items including tinsel, fake icicles and even light strings can contain a high level of lead. Therefore, it is advisable to read the labels on these products. All decorations placed on the tree should be non-combustible or flame resistant.

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Life is tough. It will knock you down — then kick you. If you have a disability, life doesn’t care. Sometimes mom and dad are there to pick up the pieces, but sometimes they are not.

Often, perhaps usually, the difference between the winner and loser, a promotion or getting fired, a successful business or bankruptcy, is a fraction of a second, a fraction of a point, a small profit versus a small loss. The gap between an A and a C in school, a six-figure and five-figure income at work and a successful marriage and a divorce at home is often small behavior differences affected by focus, tasking or organization.

As a physician who has treated every illness in all ages, and in every social circumstance you can imagine, I find the difference between good quality of life and misery changed by incremental intervention — brief daily exercise, a lower-carb diet, not smoking and taking prescribed medication. Getting a full 80 years (average human lifespan), plus or minus a decade, is just that simple. Small interventions that are not uncomfortable or taxing change the quality of a life for a lifetime. No one lives in a bubble, so it changes the lives of many others as well.

I see and hear a lot of resistance to treating behavior as a medical problem by parents or spouses. We don’t like to think of the brain as just an organ that is working poorly.

We seem to feel, as a culture, that if we just make our minds up, we can achieve anything — even with an abnormal brain. Perhaps. If you have God-given talents greater than your peers, willing your mind to win or succeed is a lot easier than if you have barriers from a poorly functioning brain.

I frequently hear behavior being attributed to a “bad attitude,” “being spoiled” or “thrill-seeking.” Attention Deficit Disorder is a complex condition, often with associated psychiatric conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar and obsessive-compulsive, or aggressive/combative behavior.

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negative thoughts Type 4 — Temporal Lobe ADD: Quick temper and rage, periods of panic and fear, mildly paranoid Type 5 — Limbic ADD: Moodiness, low energy; socially isolated, chronic low-grade depression, frequent feelings of hopelessness Type 6 — Ring of Fire ADD: Angry, aggressive, sensitive to noise, light, clothes and touch; often inflexible, experiencing periods of mean, unpredictable behavior and grandiose thinking.

Type 7 — Anxious ADD: Anxious, tense, nervous, predicts the worst, gets anxious with timed tests, has social anxiety and often experiences physical stress symptoms like headaches and gastrointestinal symptoms; conflict avoidant.

Good diagnostic skills and proper medical tests are necessary for the most accurate diagnosis and most precise treatment. Treatment may include diet adjustments, exercise, specialized glasses (Irlen Syndrome), counseling and medication. Maximal percentage gain from every intervention is the goal.

Improvement in addressing ADD won’t necessarily lead to happiness, but in this brutal and unfair life, it sure can’t hurt!

Stanford A. Owen, M.D., is founder of the ADD Clinics of Mississippi. He is certified in internal medicine, nutrition and psychopharmacology. He is a fellow in the Obesity Society and author of books and scientific publications about diseases related to nutrition. He can be contacted at ADDclinics.com or drowenmd@drdiet.com. His office is in Gulfport, Miss. (228) 864-9669.

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Let’s face it, November and December can be very stressful. It’s supposed to be a fun, social time of the year, but for some, the music, decorations and social events can trigger anxiety and grief.

The following eight tips can help you relax and enjoy your best holiday season ever.

LIVE IN THE MOMENT

Try to pause every waking hour and take some slow, long deep breaths while admiring everything around you — or close your eyes to enjoy all the sounds, fragrances and how you feel.

MAKE QUALITY SLEEP A PRIORITY

Treat yourself to a comfortable pillow, bedding, nightclothes, eye mask and earplugs if needed. Instead of ruminating on the day’s events, ask yourself, “what was the best part of my day? What am I grateful for? Who will I share kindness with? What am I looking forward to tomorrow?”

BE CREATIVE, LEARN NEW SKILLS AND BEGIN NEW TRADITIONS

Creativity provides “down time” to think things through and improve coping skills. Learning new skills boosts self-esteem and life satisfaction. Traditions provide security and something to look forward to each year. Rather than dwelling on missing loved ones, get creative, learn, and begin new traditions with your current social circle.

DON’T FEEL PRESSURED TO ACCEPT ALL INVITATIONS

It’s busy and stressful enough with all the end-of-year shopping, medical appointments and celebrations. Be sure to pace yourself and decline invitations if you need rest or are uncomfortable. With the cold and shorter days of

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winter, it takes far more effort to arrange and attend social events. Having grown up in Australia, where it’s summer in December, it’s certainly easier to enjoy Christmas parties!

SET BOUNDARIES

It’s okay if you or some family and friends don’t want to socialize together. Avoid conversations that could create conflict and have some easy, fun games on hand to keep everyone occupied.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Make time to exercise, to eat healthy meals and get adequate sleep. Learn relaxation skills, including deep breathing and guided imagery for stress reduction. The endorphins released with exercise and cortisol reduction with relaxation also help promote happiness.

REACH OUT TO HELP OTHERS

Volunteer in a soup kitchen, join a choir, visit residents in a nursing home, donate to a gift drive or help others in need decorate or tidy their property.

REDUCE EXPECTATIONS

Keep gift giving and meal prep simple. Expect nothing from others; it makes for a lovely surprise when they deliver!

If these tips don’t help, reach out. Contact the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi at (228) 864-6274 to learn more about the services in your area to help you enjoy a happy New Year!

Sheryl Egan-Olaivar, registered occupational therapist and yoga teacher, was born in Australia and has lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1998. Sheryl is passionate about promoting health and wellness and can be contacted at www.AustralianAccents.com.

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To learn more, consult the following references: Holiday decoration safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/ aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Holiday-Decorations-Safety-Tips-from-the-American-Academy-of-Pediatrics.aspx National Fire Protection Association, Christmas Tree Safety: https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tip-sheets/ChristmasTreeSafetyTips. pdf Heather Theisen is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Garden Park Physician Group - The Pediatric Center, located at 15190 Community Road. GardenParkDoctors.com; (228) 328-1401.

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This tax saving will come to them through either their 2018 tax refund, their reduced federal income tax withholding or their reduced estimated tax payments. Everyone can thank the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 for this tax saving.

As presented in a prior article, the big winner of this law is the small business owner. Essentially, a profitable business is allowed a 20 percent deduction of the business net profit if certain conditions are met. However, if you do not have a business but are looking for additional tax savings and opportunities, they

By Tina Perkins do exist. The time frame to take advantage of most of them is within this current year, and in some cases, it may require you to use funds from your savings account.

Let’s first recognize a major change to the personal tax return, which is the increased standard deduction for every filing status and the elimination of the personal exemption.

In addition to the increased standard deduction, there are now limitations and eliminations of deductions. There is a $10,000 maximum on the itemized deductions for taxes. The 2 percent miscellaneous itemized deductions no longer are allowed, nor the casualty loss unless the loss is in a declared disaster area. The mortgage interest deduction is limited to $750,000 on a new mortgage loan, plus the borrowed funds

must be used to purchase or improve your home. Interest on home equity loans is no longer deductible. So what’s a person to do since this increased standard deduction means more taxpayers no longer will itemize their deductions?

ITEMIZE EVERY OTHER YEAR Consider doubling or tripling your charitable gifting either this year or next year, but not both, and forego or limit your charitable gifting in the other year. Add to this the bunching of your property taxes into one year (up to the $10,000 maximum). Let me illustrate.

Melinda tithes to her church and will give her current year tithes throughout the year. She paid her 2017 property taxes in January 2018. If her taxes (state income, property and sales taxes) are below $10,000, she should pay her 2018 taxes, plus make her 2019 tithes before Jan. 1, 2019, to maximize her itemized deductions. Thus, Melinda would itemize her deduction in 2018 but take the standard deduction in 2019.

CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ROTH IN A LOW-INCOME YEAR If you are in the lower tax brackets (0 percent or 10 percent ideally), contributing to a Roth is a tax-efficient strategy. The idea is that you effectively will pay little to no taxes on this money in the year of contribution; it will grow tax free, and it is not taxable upon distribution. And, should you need it before retirement for a down payment on your first home, higher education or medical reasons, you can withdraw your contributions penalty free.

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Bunch your itemized deductions for taxes and charitable gifting.

Max out contributing to your 401K, simple, traditional or SEP IRAs. Sell appreciated income-producing and investment property in a like-kind exchange using Code Section 1031.

Pay with a credit card to prepay expenses that generate a deduction.

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I graduated from the University of Alabama in 1983, magna cum laude, and then received a Master of Arts before later proceeding to law school at the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. I received my Juris Doctorate degree in 1997 and have had extensive experience since that time in corporate and insurance defense litigation, general civil litigation, as well as in the areas of Trusts, Probate, Estates, and the legal area called “Elder Law.”

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Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Are you in the process of starting your own business? Here are a few tips on small business startup from a personal and financial perspective.

Opening your own business is typically

By Kathy Rogers a lot of work and can be financially, physically and emotionally draining. Have you carefully examined each of these areas of your life and evaluated the potential cost? If you are married, do you have your spouse’s support?

Significant others either can be your biggest supporter or your worst critic. Their backing is especially invaluable on days when things don’t go the way you planned.

If you intend to continue working your regular job to meet your personal financial needs, carefully and prayerfully consider whether you have enough time and energy to do both.

What season of life are you in? Do you have small children?

Keep in mind you never can get back this wonderful and trying season of their lives. Will their life or yours really be better for the sacrifice? Are you a caregiver for your parents or others? Have you made preparations for others to take over those duties?

Do you have a mentor or someone with wisdom and business experience who is willing to be a sounding board for you? Seek their counsel. Will you be a sole proprietor, or will this be some sort of partnership? Money has a way of dividing friends and family. For those joining your venture, be sure their vision, the amount of work they are willing to commit, as well as their financial needs and expectations, are compatible with yours. Have a clear written plan agreed to and signed by all parties involved. If your partner has a spouse not involved in the business, be sure to have that covered in your written plan. Do you want to be in business with your partner’s spouse? Could you afford it if you lost your partner? Speak with a life insurance professional about coverage for both yourself and any partners in the event of a death or debilitating accident.

Now that I have covered some of the things to consider from a personal perspective, let’s turn to the financial. Aside from securing any necessary funding to start your business, and depending on the type of business you are starting, be financially prepared to receive no salary from your business for the first six months to two years.

When someone asks me about starting a small business, one of the first financial steps I recommend is opening a checking account for your company. Deposit any income from your business and pay all business expenses from this account. Do not pay your personal bills from your business account. If you have money in your account and you need it, personally write a check to yourself for an owner’s draw, or a

salary depending on the advice of your CPA, and deposit it into your personal account. It works the same way if you need to transfer money from your personal account to your business account; write a check to the business and deposit it into the business account.

I strongly advise against comingling your business and personal income and expenses. Keep business as business.

MORE WORDS TO THE WISE Pay your taxes on time. One of the easiest — and costliest — mistakes to make is not planning adequately for taxes. Speak with your CPA and set up a plan to pay your estimated taxes or payroll taxes, as well as any sales tax.

Will you have any employees or 1099 team members?

Keep in mind the cost of hiring and training these employees or team members. It is much less expensive to keep a good employee than it is to find and hire a new one. Find ways to value every member of your team, whether it is your spouse, business partner or team member. Letting people know you value and appreciate them can go a long way.

Maybe your business is a simple as my granddaughter Jessica’s; she has chickens and sells the eggs. The basics of these business principles apply to her and to you. Her parents have wisely made her responsible for the care and feeding of her chickens, as well as the marketing and financial aspects of her business. She has a business name and even business cards.

One thing I know after 40 years of small business experience is that whether your dream is to raise chickens, just because you happen to like chickens, and sell their eggs for a profit, or to open a business with multiple locations and employees, it requires work and a can-do spirit. My daddy had a saying: “Can’t never could.” What you believe about yourself makes a world of difference. If you believe you can, then you have a chance to succeed. If you believe you can’t, then you will never start and never know if you could have made your dream come true. Start with your dream, learn all you can about your chosen field, develop a plan to meet the need you see in the marketplace, be willing to put in the required work and make a financial plan.

The results of bringing your dream to fruition may be just the thing this world needs.

Kathy Rogers is the VP of Marston Rogers Group and specializes in business transitions and retirement plans.

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In general, Mississippi’s statistics on marriage and divorce mirrors the nation’s average. Almost 50 percent of those who marry will divorce. What I find interesting, however, is that of the majority who get divorced, 80 percent go on to marry again for a second or third time. Of course, some do so after the death of a prior spouse. The point, however, is that second or third marriages create many blended families, in which children from either spouse’s prior marBy Kathy Van Zutphen riage, or from their current marriage, all blend together as one family. However, living in blended families means dying in them, too.

It is easy to see why blended families require estate planning to ensure wishes are followed after death.

First, if there is no estate plan, meaning no last will and testament or trust, it can lead to unintended results because the state’s laws of intestacy will control the estate and distribution of the assets. Such laws vary by each state. In Mississippi, the spouse of a decedent who dies intestate will get one “share,” and each child will get one “share,” (with the descendants of any children or grandchildren who “predeceased the decedent” splitting what would have been their parent’s share). However, note that this provides no inheritance for stepchildren.

In my mother’s case, it meant that she ended up not sharing in her father’s estate at all. Her father was married and owned a house when his first wife died at a young age, leaving him with young children. He remarried and had more children with his second wife, with the entire family living in the same house. He died with a last will and testament that left the house and all his possessions to his second wife (my mother’s stepmother) upon his death. She died years later, owning the house, but she did not have a last will and testament at her death. The intestacy laws provided that each of her children would receive one “share,” but nothing for the stepchildren. So my mother did not have any inheritance from the estate, which she felt was not the result that her father initially intended.

Second, if there is no estate plan in place, it can lead to bitterness and fights among family members. The fact that the children have been through a divorce or the death of a parent can cause conflict and emotional issues to arise, especially in times of grief. Sometimes, even when an estate plan has been put in place, the raw emotions cause the children from different marriages to fight, or the children from prior marriages to fight the decedent’s widow or widower.

Take, for example, the estate of the actor and comedian Robin Williams, who died in August of 2014 and left an estate valued at more than $100 million to his children from two prior marriages and his widow. Williams had prepared a trust in which his widow was to be allowed to live in the couple’s home in Tiburon, California, until her death and to receive enough money to maintain the home. His three children from his two prior marriages were to receive his Napa Valley estate and contents, as well as specific items including his memorabilia and awards. A dispute arose, however, over personal items, including some of the 50 bikes and 85 watches he collected. It turned into a disagreement telegraphed to the nation after his widow filed a petition in court before it ultimately was settled. Such a public dispute probably was not what he intended.

Third, many intensely personal issues and preferences arise when a loved one is dying. Even a blended family that has been civil may face challenges when they find themselves in a situation where someone who is a spouse to one person, but mother or father to another, is dying.

At those times, it is often difficult to talk about what seems like small matters, like who should get the memorabilia of one’s life. I recall the shock that one client described when she discovered at her father’s bedside, as he lay dying of cancer, that her stepmother was the next of kin and, by default, outranked his children in end-of-life decisions or choices about who could remain in his room at the end. After he passed away, the disappointment and disagreements only compounded on other decisions about the funeral and intensified as she watched mundane but cherished items being given away or discarded.

She felt not only a loss of her father, but a loss of her history, after his death.

Therefore, particularly for blended families, it is vitally important for each individual to complete and put in place a healthcare directive to explain who will be the decision-maker for treatment and care in emergencies, at the end of life, during funeral arrangements and even for mundane decisions about who gets the memorabilia.

To one person, it may just be a watch or a bicycle, but to another, it may feel like it is all that is left of you for them to keep.

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: www.al-mscoastallaw.com. You can also reach her at her office: (228) 357-5227.

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Banish boredom over break with kid-friendly crafts

WINTER WONDERLAND TERRARIUM What You’ll Need: • Empty glass jar with lid • Cotton balls • Small twig and small pinecones • White glitter • White paint • Gold paint • Hot glue • Tiny plastic toy (optional) Step 1 — Paint the twig and pinecones white.

Apply plenty of white glitter before paint dries.

Step 2 — Paint toys or trinkets in a fun way with the gold paint.

Step 3 — Once paint dries, glue cotton balls to inside of jar lid, and then glue on the twig, pinecones and toy with hot glue.

Step 4 — Add glitter to empty jar, then screw lid on. Voila, you have a winter scene.

CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS What You’ll Need: • Popsicle sticks (about 12) • Green paint • Scissors • Buttons (variety of colors) • Twine, yarn or string • Glue (glue guns work best) Step 1 — Paint popsicle sticks green and let dry.

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RAINBOW MILK SCIENCE What You’ll Need: • a shallow container (a pie dish is ideal, but a bowl or tray will work) • milk (about 1 cup) • liquid dish soap • a small container for the dish soap • Q-tips • liquid food coloring Step 1 — Pour milk into shallow container.

Step 2 — Add several drops of food coloring (multiple colors).

Step 3 — Squeeze dish soap into small container, dip Q-tip into soap.

Step 4 — Place soapy Q-tip into the milk, and the colors will “magically” move around.

Note: This fun activity also contains a science lesson. The soap reduces surface tension, the cohesive property of the milk’s molecules, and enables the colors to move.

of the tree should be full length.

Step 3 — Arrange the pieces horizontally to create a triangular tree shape.

Step 4 — Use one stick as the trunk, affixing it vertically to the back side of the tree.

Step 5 — Glue twine/string onto the popsicle sticks and let dry. Cut and place twine/string based on how low you want the ornament to hang.

Step 6 — Glue buttons on tree and let dry.

Step 7 — Tie a knot to connect ends of the twine/ string and hang ornament.

Instructions and photos from pbs.org. For more craft and activity ideas, visit http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/.

Let little ones help prepare holiday dishes Kids literally make the holidays. eggs. Let them add their beaten eggs to cakes, pies or sweet Bring them into the kitchen and help take the stress potato casseroles. out of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Words of caution: Don’t let the kids near an open flame, celebrations. They are eager to learn and can and don’t let them handle sharp knives until they are participate in more preparations than parents older — say 10 or so. or grandparents realize.

They can do the fetching, adding, stirring and, Children as young as 3 can fetch ingredients with help, pouring into the pans. Read the recipe from the pantry or refrigerator. Such tasks help together, demonstrating the difference between a with recognition and reading skills, so you can teaspoon and a tablespoon. Help them do some create benefits beyond the meal by taking the

by Andrea Yeager math calculations, such as how many teaspoons are time to teach them. What better way to learn in a tablespoon. fractions and math than by measuring ingredients for a My 6-year-old granddaughter loves to be in the kitchcake or any dish? en with me, and I treasure that. I am imparting what my Also, please don’t stress if the kids mess up. I have had grandmother did for me. My mom was a single parent and powdered sugar spilled on the floor, eggs that missed the businesswoman in the 1950s — yes, a forerunner — and bowl and too much of certain ingredients, but it is OK. that left little time for cooking with me, so my grandCooking is not brain surgery. These slipups can be fixed. mother stepped in.

Take joy in this time; you won’t get it back.

Another fun idea is to buy the kids aprons and kitchSome of my most memorable times with my granden tools that are just their size. Lilly has a Minnie Mouse mother were spent in the kitchen. She was so patient and apron, pink silicone spatula and purple silicone whisk. The loving. I remember creating my own cake recipe, and she kid-size tools are available where kitchen products are sold. took it so seriously. She got out a recipe card and wrote Tupperware also has a nice kitchen set for youngsters. down the ingredients and the amounts that I added to the As I was writing this, I asked Lilly her favorite holiday cake. She called me “Pud,” so she named the cake Pud’s foods. Number one was chocolate chip cookies, then mac Cake. That was more than 55 years ago, and I still tear up and cheese and sweet potato casserole. Another favorite that she cared so much. can be an appetizer, snack or even light dessert after a She wanted me to feel special and to show me my worth. heavy holiday meal. For the holidays, enjoy our recipes for So, what is a messy, powered sugar-streaked kitchen in the holiday dinners or even gift giving. Lilly, her mom and I grand scheme of things? Absolutely nothing. always make Lilly’s teachers’ gifts. Again, the holidays are This holiday season, welcome little helpers. Teach them about caring, sharing and memories. how to crack eggs over a bowl and beat them. Also, show Andrea Yeager is a freelance writer who lives in Long Beach with them how to get pieces of egg shells out of the cracked her daughter, granddaughter and pets.

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1 cup pecans or walnuts, optional. We omit; Lilly doesn’t like nuts.

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

- Cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.

- Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

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Expecting more: Raising the bar for our teenagers

I get it, I really do. Teenage boys are hard to love sometimes. They are loud, messy, eat ALL the food, become resident experts on anything and everything (note: the parent is always wrong) and spend extraordinary amounts of time in their own little worlds. This pulling away equates to growing up. Their presence sometimes dwindles in their parents’ social media platforms as we begin to respect their

wishes, privacy and that widening space that they need to, well, grow up.

Sometimes, though, I don’t think we give our teenage boys enough credit.

As a society, our expectations of them have deteriorated to the point that they have become a caricature of what was once expected. And values such as virtue, hard work, and respect have fallen out of fashion. We worry about putting too much “pressure” on them and look for ways to make their life easier and full of pleasure. I, too, have been guilty of this; we all are, to some extent, I suppose. But any coddling of my boy came to a grinding halt when my husband left for an overseas deployment last May. After his dad left, our boy changed and took on responsibilities that most newly minted 14-year olds don’t usually think about.

He climbed ladders, performed outdoor maintenance, changed lightbulbs in the (very tall) ceiling, fixed broken drawers, painted cabinets and completed every bit of the yard work.

He did a distance bible study with his dad and kept up with the reading on his own. He set up a gym in the garage, saved his money (and worked 138

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By Jennifer Ratcliffe, for his Papa) to buy more equipment.

He helped his sisters with homework when I couldn’t and was (is!) an amazing math tutor. He learned to cook “real” food and most mornings made himself a homemade breakfast with no help at all from me. He went to swim every day, practiced his guitar AND set a goal for himself to get straight As in all honors/AP classes in high school. And you know what? He did it — all by himself.

For the first time in his short life, I didn’t pester, nag or bother. I was in the background, checking, watching and monitoring, but nothing more.

During this deployment, I was drowning in my own world of responsibility, and my expectations for him multiplied exponentially. I worried that he was under too much “pressure” and almost hired somebody

to do the yard. However, I stopped myself, as he took great pride in the job he did (and as we initially assigned this to him as a character building chore). We could have hired someone to do all these things but made a conscious decision not to. And you know what? This child has risen to the occasion as we have raised the bar — every time. He is more confident and sure of himself and has shattered the stereotype of the typical teenage boy because, well, he had to. It definitely was a sink-or-swim environment around here, and our boy flourished.

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This is not to say all of this was without growing pains.

We (he) argued; he had a wickedly smart mouth typical of a teenager, and I lost my temper way more often than I’d like to admit. We’re definitely not perfect. Teenagers are funny creatures, though, and will make you laugh when you want to straight throttle them. They are witty and will surprise you with the flash of a smile and a hint of kindness when you least expect it. And it’s amazing to hear their opinions and perspective on the world and humanity when we take the time to simply listen.

One of my very favorite quotes (from the aptly titled “Do Hard Things” by Alex and Brett Harris) is as follows: “The teen years are not a vacation from responsibility. They are the training ground of future leaders who dare to be responsible.”

So moms, I want to issue a challenge to you today. Raise the bar with your children sometimes. Push them a bit and see what unfolds. See what it does for their confidence and performance. Expect excellence and watch what happens. I’m willing to bet they just might surprise you.

Jennifer Ratcliffe is an eighth-generation Mississippian, mother of three, wife to a military pilot and a local blogger. She holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in nursing and is a member of several civic and professional organizations, including the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport.

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Eastern Shore Delight: Fairhope Fairhope, Alabama, is as charming and attractive as a small town can be, especially for a place that started out as an economic experiment.

It was established in 1894 by reformers who wanted to test the single-tax principle whereby residents paid tax on land value and nothing else. The colony’s name came from a founder who thought the tax plan had a “fair hope” of succeeding.

The colony idea eventually fizzled, and in 1908, the town of Fairhope officially was formed. With its prized location on the sweepBy Lisa Monti, BSL Shoofly.com; photos ing eastern shore of Mobile Bay, courtesy of Denise Curtis, Eastern Shore Fairhope is now a magnet for visitors, Chamber retirees and others who come for the coastal scenery among other natural garden and fountain or stroll along the assets and civic amenities. walking paths while taking in the bay The town appears on numerous lists, breezes. including best beach towns, top places After enjoying the pier and before to live and retire, cutest small towns and shopping downtown, we had lunch at coziest places to visit in wintertime. another waterside spot, Sunset Pointe at Bragging rights include local connecthe Fly Creek Marina. There are loads tions to Jimmy Buffett, Fannie Flagg and of restaurants in and around Fairhope, Forrest Gump writer Winston Groom. so many that there’s a separate walking Plus, there’s plenty to connect with. guide just for the ones downtown.

Parks are spread around the city, and Sunset Pointe’s back patio overlooks colorful flowers are bursting everywhere the bay and is the place to be at sunin large plantings along streets and down and the daily bell ringing and hanging from light posts. Museums, toasting ceremony for each memorable shops, art celebrations, restaurants and setting. Although the noon hour was assorted landmarks make for thick hot, the patio is framed with strings of guide books and dot-filled maps. small misters that kept things comfortThe roses were in bloom when we able. arrived at the Fairhope Pier on the west The chef/owner Pete Blohme, a gradend of Fairhope Avenue. The first pier uate of the Culinary Institute of Amerwas built in 1895 and served as the ica, also owns the popular Panini Pete’s commercial dock for boats in Mobile in town and has appeared in several Bay. The current pier, wide and sturdy, Food Channel shows. was reinforced in 2006 after being badly Besides sunsets, the place is known damaged by back-to-back hurricanes for seafood.

Ivan and Katrina in 2004 and 2005.

The menu has an assortment of With a steady flow of car and foot small plates, or bights, a reference to a traffic, it’s easy to see why the pier is curve in the coastline or a shallow bay. considered the town square. You can The South Mediterranean bight was a fish, cast a net or walk along the long delicious combination of tuna, cukes, pier, eat at the restaurant, enjoy the rose radishes and red onions with fried

capers and feta, dressed with lime juice and zest, olive oil and feta. The grouper bights, fried chunks of fresh gulf grouper with tangy Gulf Coast remoulade, was a treat.

Staying with the Gulf seafood theme, we also tried the grilled snapper throats in garlic butter, a seasonal specialty that I had to Google before ordering. The dish was different, but very tasty. The Eastern Shore bouillabaisse with fresh local shellfish and fish, Gulf shrimp, leeks, fennel, red and green tomatoes, fresh herbs with a white wine seafood broth was as delicious as it looked, served with crusty bread topped with pimento cheese.

Fortified by lunch, we drove a few blocks to downtown Fairhope. There is public parking throughout the area but also a lot of traffic, so use any parking karma you can muster. Once you find a spot, a good first stop would be the welcome center for maps, info and recommendations. The Fairhope Museum of History is next door at 24 North Section St. Downtown is pleasantly walkable and easy to navigate with a concentration of amazing shops, assorted great restaurants, galleries and museums. About a dozen stores specialize in antiques, and specialty shops stock merchandise from handbags and children’s items to cigars, chocolate and olive oils.

The Eastern Shore Art Center, which has a gallery with rotating exhibits, offers classes and presents the monthly First Friday Art Walk. The center is just completing a major renovation.

Book lovers can’t miss the wellknown Page & Palette, a 50-year-old family-owned landmark that’s a combination book store/latte da coffee shop/ book cellar bar. The book store has a wonderful assortment of new and old books, including many relating to the Gulf region, interesting gifts and a wall of greeting cards. Book signings and other events are frequent, so check the website before you go. There was a signing the day we visited.

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For memorable moments, just add water!

By Brittany Wilem Growing up, I wasn’t a typical “girly” girl. Fortunately, my parents believed in letting me figure out for myself what I was interested in. This meant trying many activities and playing just about every available sport. I gave cheerleading and dance a try but discovered my heart was elsewhere. I also enjoyed playing soccer and basketball, but I eventually decided I loved softball best when it came to team sports; I played almost every spring.

I’ve always loved the outdoors, particularly being on the water. I’ve been blessed in this regard by having a family with a passion for being on, in and always around the water. I don’t remember the first time I ventured out onto the water, since I was only 6 months old. However, my mom has told me about the frightening thunderstorm that arose that afternoon as we headed in from Ship Island, and about how relieved and thankful she was when we made it back to the safety of the harbor.

I do remember the very first dollar I ever earned — for catching bait fish at Harbour Island in the Bahamas at the tender age of 6. I was fishing off the dock near our family’s boat, Vixen, when a man offered to pay me for my catch of pinfish. I happily agreed and spent the morning catching one little pinfish after another. Each time, I would excitedly run to the back of his boat to drop my catch into his live well. Once the man had plenty of bait, he rewarded me with a hotdog and a Bahamian dollar. I was so excited as I ran down the dock shouting and proudly showing off my earnings to my parents. I could hardly believe someone had paid me for doing what I loved!

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was mainly in catching the fish, the dollar was soon forgotten. A couple of years ago, he returned that dollar to me in a frame, and it is proudly displayed on my desk. Whenever I see it there, it brings back a really happy childhood memory.

The next year, we traveled — again aboard our boat, Vixen — to Turks and Caicos to fish the Caicos Classic tournament. I caught a barracuda, winning the Small Fry category. A short time later, we learned that this qualified me to compete in the inaugural IGFA Junior Angler World Championship Tournament in Key West. While I didn’t win that tournament, I did catch a world record, 35-pound king mackerel. Fourteen years later, my record still has not been broken.

From a young age, I also loved snorkeling. I happily swam along on the ocean’s surface, watching my dad and brother, Chris, scuba diving below among the reef fish.

During those times, I knew one day I wanted to be down there with them. So at age 10, I became a certified scuba diver.

Now each year, my dad and I go on a daddy-daughter dive trip to a different location. In our 14 or 15 years of taking this annual trip, we have explored the depths of the Blue Hole in Belize, found seahorses in Little Cayman, chased lobsters in the Keys, and swam with sharks, and even a crocodile, in Cuba. This trip is one I look forward to every year; I mostly love the fact that I share these exciting adventures with my favorite dive buddy – my dad.

My passion for the outdoors runs deep, and I am excited to share more adventures with all of you!

Wilem is the president of The Wilem Group and a cohost of nationally aired “Find Your Outdoors."

Savor these tips for less holiday cooking hassle

By Andrea Yeager

Stress and Thanksgiving dinner should not be synonymous. After all, Thanksgiving should be a time to enjoy friends and family, watch a college football game and, most importantly, remember our many blessings.

In all too many homes, Thanksgiving means being stressed to the max with too much to do and so little time to do it.

I believe this takes the fun out of the festivities, so let’s do Thanksgiving the easy way this year.

Here are some tips to help reduce the stress.

STEP 1 Plan the menu from appetizers to main course to desserts.

About two weeks before Thanksgiving, assign the dishes and even offer a recipe if you like. This way you will get a well-rounded menu.

STEP 2 Shop a week before for everything you are going to do yourself, especially if you are doing the turkey. Make a list of recipe ingredients on paper or on your phone because who can remember everything? Remember a frozen turkey takes about three days to thaw in the refrigerator.

STEP 3

If you are doing the turkey and a side dish or dessert, prepare them a couple of days in advance and either refrigerate to the baking point or freeze.

STEP 4 A week ahead, make sure guests are bringing what you asked. You don’t want to end up with all starches or all veggies and no dressing or stuffing, if you prefer.

STEP 5 The day before, take the turkey out of fridge and dry with paper towel. Remember to remove the liver, neck and gizzards from the bird’s cavity before seasoning. Also, set the dining table a day before — one less holiday stressor.

Now comes the main event: cooking the turkey. Do I have a recipe for you! Remember grandmother or great-grandmother using cheesecloth?

Well-known restaurateur and chef Michael Symon uses cheesecloth to cook the turkey. He doesn’t even baste the bird. Martha Stewart bastes hers, and so do I. Who wants a dry turkey breast? Not me, that’s my favorite part. Even my father-in-law admitted my turkey was moist and flavorful.

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IT IS TIME TO MAKE SOME VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Design a piece of jewelry for your friend or a family member that they can cherish for years to come because it is your creation.

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Born from the Ashes

Aficionados forget their worries at Cigars in the Pass

By Jennifer Gentile

For locals who enjoy a fine smoke in comfortable surroundings, a cigar lounge in Pass Christian may be the next best thing to their own living rooms.

Even non-smokers can appreciate the laid-back, sociable atmosphere at Cigars in the Pass, which opened in 2014 and serves patrons of all backgrounds from ages 18 to 80.

“Typically, my customers span the demographic spectrum of the Gulf Coast,” says proprietor Patricia Holland.

“They are professionals, retirees, active and veteran military and women.”

Guests can unwind with a craft beer and enjoy a ballgame in the lounge’s cozy seating. For the true aficionados, a spacious humidor is stocked with premium blends, with 708 Cigars by Brothers proving especially popular.

Holland says some have called the Davis Avenue lounge a time warp, as “people lose themselves here for hours.” Cigars in the Pass also has gained a reputation as a gathering place where hospitality extends to all.

“My store has become the community center,” Holland says. “You can meet the mayor, our aldermen and various other officials here on any given day.”

Holland says the idea for the store arose from her experience on the festival circuit, when she realized cigar smokers were woefully underserved. In fact, some of her friends fielded offers to buy their partially smoked cigars, prompting her to meet the demand as a mobile vendor.

“It was as a vendor at a festival in Bay St Louis that I met a Pass Christian couple, Jared and Andrea Robertson,” Holland says. “They suggested that they thought the community would welcome a cigar lounge and suggested taking a look on Davis Avenue.” Patricia loved the ambience of a 1,500-square-foot space that was available, and the lease was signed.

Holland’s background in several people-oriented fields, including customer service, real estate, affordable housing and disaster recovery, gave her a solid foundation for her latest venture. Her fondness for her customers drives her, she says, “and the cigars follow naturally.”

“It’s rare to find an unfriendly, bad-humored cigar smoker,” Holland adds. “It’s leisure time, a time to kick back relax, enjoy the company of others, appreciate different perspectives and compare stogie profiles.”

As temperatures drop, Holland says guests can keep warm around a fire pit in front of the store — smoking, sipping and conversing. Long term, the proprietor says she

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hopes the word spreads about Cigars in the Pass, bringing more people through the door, allowing the business to grow with the city and keeping the unique venue “a place like no other.”

“I want everyone on the Gulf Coast to know that we are not just a cigar lounge,” she says. “We are a public house that welcomes everyone, cigar smokers and non-smokers alike.”

IF YOU GO Cigars in the Pass 124 Davis Ave., Pass Christian (228) 452-9534 Monday, closed; Tuesday, 3-7 p.m.; Wednesday, 2-8 p.m.; Thursday, noon-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon- 9 p.m. www.cigarsinthepass.com www.facebook.com/cigarsinthepass www.instagram/cigarsinthepass

FAITH

Are you experiencing an inside job?

An inside job is usually defined as wrongdoing committed by or the assistance of a person living or working on the premises where the inside job occurred.

In this article I am not referring to the “Inside Job” documentary film or any specific event. I am referring to the “inside job” as the growth cycle of a Christian and the similarities to the life cycle of a caterpillar. Just as the caterpillar goes through an internal change, a transformation, eventually shedding its outer casing to release the inner beauty, so does thegrowth cycle of a Christian.

All of us at one time or another go through a transformation, changing us from the inside out. Though this transformation might take some time (some of us take longer than others), this process can be very painful.

However, the end result is worth it to emerge as a beautiful butterfly, a Godly woman.

As we start our Christian walk ,much like the caterpillar, we are fragile and delicate, needing protection and nourishment for growth. When the caterpillars hatch their eggs, they aren't butterflies yet but still caterpillars, slowly moving and always eating. This is similar to our Christian walk; we start our journey with God slowly, constantly being fed through Godly friends, pastors, family and the word of God. In the cocoon stage, the caterpillar builds a protective

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shell to prepare for the next stage of life. That is much like us as Christians as God is doing an inside job, helping us shed our old habits and replacing old ways with His love, grace, peace and strength. Finally we are complete and transformed.

Just as each butterfly is uniquely designed, so are you!

Psalm 139:14 says, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

To become a woman of God is like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. It is an inside job, a process that transforms us into everything God created us to be.

Therefore, there is no need to desire someone else's life, gifts and talents. God has prepared each of us by His timing, and He will guide us through all stages of life. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Oh yes, it is an inside job.

Killeen is founder of W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom). W.O.W. meets every second Wednesday of the month at noon at the Knight Non Profit Center in Gulfport.

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COAST CARES

Bacot McCarty Foundation enhancing lives

By Todd Trenchard Executive director, Bacot McCarty Foundation

The Bacot McCarty Foundation's beneficiaries include: • Rock U 2 • Dream Program • One Coast Ambassador of the Year event and scholarship • Lynn Meadows Discovery Center • Ronald McDonald House of Mobile • Robbie Maxwell Scholarship • Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County • Audubon Center • Junior PGA Clinic • YMCA and Special Olympics • Pascagoula Family Interactive Center • 2nd Chance Mississippi • Leadership scholarships through Jackson County Chamber and MGCCC, and many others.

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The Bacot McCarty Foundation was established in 1978 and is a nonprofit organization that has become a mainstay for many educational, youth and cultural programs across the Gulf Coast.

The foundation supports over 30 local nonprofit agencies across the region and administers scholarships through various funds.

The mission statement of the Bacot McCarty Foundation is “enhancing lives through youth, education and the arts.”

We have a major partnership with the IP Casino Resort Spa that has allowed the foundation to extend its reach to more agencies and lives throughout the Gulf Coast. The IP now has given the foundation over $2 million, and the foundation presents some of the largest signature events in the region.

As a community service, a weekly television show called “Spotlight Gulf Coast” airs across South Mississippi several times each week on both WGUD-Channel 19 and WXXV NBC and Fox-25. The broadcast offers information about local events and what is happening in the local community, as well as affording noprofits the opportunity to get volunteers, money and support for their causes. See our web

site at www.bacotmccarty.org for dates and times. We also have a Facebook page under The Bacot McCarty Foundation.

The foundation’s signature event is the Jolly McCarty Memorial Golf Classic.

This weekend extravaganza has raised millions of dollars for programs across South Mississippi and grown to become the largest golf tournament fundraiser in Jackson County history, as well as one of the signature events in our region. We also have founded and present Renaissance the Runway, which has become a tremendous fashion show success.

I helped to start the foundation 15 years ago and serve as the executive director. I serve on many boards and advisory councils throughout the region.

Avery Loper is senior assistant and a senior at Resurrection High School. A very prominent coast-wide board of directors consisting of community and civic leaders enable the foundation to do many things for many causes.

Our office is located at 1502 Jackson Ave. in Pascagoula and may be reached at (228) 217-5791. The foundation’s email address is bacotmccarty@gmail. com.

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