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A royal tradition

Susan Hunt and her family help to keep GCCA customs alive for 108 years

Susan Hunt at the Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi. Photography by William Colgin

by Dorothy P. Wilson If one were to put a face on Mardi Gras, a handful of names might come to mind — with Susan Hunt’s at or near the top of the list. That’s because she and her family still carry the torch for all things Mardi Gras. At age 75, she is one of the most signifi ant keepers of Coast Carnival history. “If you cut her wrist, she’d bleed purple, green and gold,” says Bobby Mahoney of Mary Mahoney’s Old French House restaurant. “She’s not going to bleed red — that’s for sure,” adds January-February 2017 36

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Nancy Rogers, executive director of the Gulf Coast Carnival Association. Rogers has worked behind the scenes with GCCA since she was 15 and has directed the association for 20 years. “It is always so wonderful to have someone family related to work with to offer insight on all of the traditions,” she says. “Susan and her sister (Martha Hunt Tripp) are both still involved.” Rogers says she talks mostly with Susan about GCCA, but all of the Hunts still play a role in the association.

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1950 King Harry Schmidt lands with Walter Kenner “Skeet” Hunt, right, by his side.

At right, Queen Sharon Kathlee Neirynck (1978), queen’s luncheon coordinator Ruth Hunt, and Martha McDermott. Walter Henry “Skeet” Hunt, is parade captain.

Susan grew up seeing Mardi Gras history roll out right in front of her. Her grandfather was captivated by a Mardi Gras parade that passed in front of his home in 1892 when he was age 4 and later was instrumental in forming the organization that became the Gulf Coast Carnival Association. Historian Murella Powell captured a slice of the Hunt family’s Mardi Gras history in a book called “ ‘Skeet’: The Public Life of Walter Henry Hunt … American” and in a pamphlet prepared for the Mardi Gras Museum. Powell says Biloxi Herald reported on masquerade balls, parties and dinners in the late 1880s. In 1908, Biloxi held the fi st Mardi Gras parade with 17 fl ats, 150 flambeau carriers, a 12-piece Herald Newspaper Band, grand marshal, the mayor and city councilmen. In 1916, Susan’s grandfather, Biloxi’s mayor and two other men drew up a charter of incorporation titled “The Biloxi Carnival and Literary Asso40

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ciation.” In 1929, other Coast cities joined in, and in around 1949, the literary association became the Gulf Coast Carnival Association. Susan’s grandfather served as grand marshal and parade chairman for 44 years. Susan’s father, Walter Kenner “Skeet” Hunt, became general manager of GCCA and parade chairman in 1950. Like his father, he stayed involved for many years; he became the fi st captain of the association in 1953 and served in that role for 18 years. When Walter “Skeet” Hunt was asked why he put so much of his time and effort into something he wasn’t paid to do, he responded, “When I see the faces of the children as they watch the parade, that’s payment enough.” Serving children and the community is a thread that runs through the Hunt family and leads right into Susan’s life as well. When Susan graduated Biloxi High in 1959, the options for women were limited: “nurse, teacher, secretary

or you got married,” she says. Susan easily says, “school was not my bag,” but her guidance counselor, Elizabeth Munro, was able to persuade her to attend Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Miss. Susan says she really needed the structured environment of an all-women’s school — because if she had a choice between studying and partying, she’d choose socializing for sure! She graduated with a degree in library science and elementary education, and that led her into teaching, her life’s passion. She taught and was principal in a number of places, retiring after 33 years, but didn’t end her work with children. She holds Parent Academies and is the certifi ation manager for Biloxi Excel By 5 program in 2009. In her “spare time,” she has “worked” as a hostess at Mary Mahoney’s on Saturdays and special days for the past 30 years. “Yeah, when she started, people were all lined up to get in here,” says Bobby Mahoney. “I had to tell her to

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Gulf Coast Carnival Association

Established in 1908

Mission To provide Mardi Gras events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Events Coronation Ball: Feb. 27, 2017 Parade: Feb. 28, 2017

Membership Applications available at www. gulfcoastcarnivalassociation.com

â&#x20AC;˘ Mardi Gras not celebrated in 1909-1911, 1919, 1921-1924, 1937-1945, 1951-1952

Queen Ixolib

1908

Blanchard Picard

1927

1912

Ellen Joullian

1928

1913

Irma Dukate

1930

Mildred Eley

Mercedes Wilkes

Martha Guice

1948

1949

1953

Esther Coulson

1958

Johnette Walker

Mary Rose Venus

1959

Peggy Jay Harry

Bessie Marie Corso

1960

Elizabeth Ann Corso

Norita Lopez

1917

Mary Chinn

1925 D. D. Josephine Folkes

Evelyn Desporte

1932

1914

1926

1946

Virginia Theobold

1933

Marjorie Dukate

1936 Josephine Gorenflo

Jane Matthes

1954 Sarah Roberts Tremmel

1955

Mary Jo Sternberg

1956 Helen Elizabeth Henley

Carolyn Bolton

1962

1963

Tommye Switzer

Alice Calmes Talbot

1964

Betty Peruse

1957

1965

Linda Ingrassia

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1967 Lydia Marie Salloum

1973

1974

Jo Ellen Kalif

1971

1972 Vita Margaret Canizaro

1978

1979 Rebecca Claire Breeland

1980

Sandra Hatten

1968

1969 Susan Eugenia Courson

1970 Clare Sekul Hornsby

1976

1977

Christa Dunn

Lisa Ann Lewis

Gayden Green

Laurie Turnbough

Eileen Mahoney

Deveaux Munro

Sharon Neirynck

1983 Melissa Jaynell Schloegel

1984 Lauren Leigh Gutierrez

1985 Stella Patricia Pierce

1986 Constance McKellar Bolton

1987 Jennifer Evelyn Thompson

1988

Susan Louis Cain

1989 Helen Catherine Werby

1990 Elisa Corso Joachim

1991 Donna Michelle Haynes

1992 Stacy Leigh Mahoney

1994 Lorie Catherine Blossman

1996 Randi Carolyn Peresich

1997 Kelly Christina Lanier

1998 Mary Catherine Mahoney

1999 Kathryn Marchand Minor

2000 Elizabeth Lang Byrne

2001 Denise Lauren Haynes

2002

2007

2008 Annie Anderson

2009 Dewey Elise Brashier

2010 Kathryn Bailey

Laurel Luckey

2011

2012

Christina Carter

1915, Katherine Henley

1929, Pearl Lee Atkinson

1918, Blanche Davis

1934, Evelyn Ramsey

1916, Mamye Lewis

1931, Ella Edmonds

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Sarah Dees

2013

Analise Brashier Photos not available:

Audry Miles Bailey

2014

Katelyn Watts

2015

Alexa Carter

1947, Natalie Thiac

1981, Motsie Jo Creel

1961, Natalie Easterly

1993, Elizabeth Mavar

1950, Ella Mae Barq

1975, Linda Kennedy

1982, Jata Munro

1995, Rebecca Thompson

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2004, Nicole Danielle Pitalo 2005, Kathryn Dennis

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Mardi gras History 10 facts you may not know about Mardi Gras by Murella Powell

From the time in 1699 when Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville wrote “March 3rd. Mardy Gras Day” in his journal, the celebration of that day (also called Shrove Tuesday) has gone through a continuous evolution, with customs changing and customs falling along the way. Long before the advent of parading, celebrants attended balls and parties. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, towns along the Mississippi Coast were virtually deserted on Mardi Gras day as people went by train to the parades in New Orleans. This is probably why the kings of the Coast’s first two parades, held in Biloxi in 1891 and 1892, were named Rex. Here are some other interesting and unusual facts about Mardi Gras. • Marquis Pierre Rigaud Cavagnial de Vaudreuil, the French Governor of Louisiana from 1743 to 1753, celebrated Mardi Gras with lavish dinners served up on gold-plated dishes. • As early as 1822, New Orleans French newspapers reported the many Mardi Gras balls and parties that took place during the carnival season. • A 2,000-pound bull festooned with garlands and gilded horns led Biloxi’s 1908 carnival parade. Called the Boeuf Gras (fat beef), the bull was the ancient French symbol of Mardi Gras. The Boeuf Gras led Mardi Gras parades in Paris during the rule of the Bourbon kings and under the reign of Napoleon. • Biloxi’s only Carnival parade in 1909 was strange and unusual. Called the Mardi Gras Road Tax Parade, it consisted of several wagons and about 150 marching men. The participants wore comic costumes and carried signs protesting the “tyranny” of Biloxi’s new road tax law. • A group called the Merry Mystics staged a Mardi Gras parade in Bay St. Louis in 1867. Moss Point’s first attempt at a parade took place in 1909. One of its four floats featured a real saw mill, which represented the town’s main industry. • Due to WWI, Mardi Gras masking on the streets along the Mississippi Coast was prohibited in 1918. Masks could be donned only after entering a building. • The only parade to roll on Mardi Gras day in 1921 was staged by a group of African-Americans called the Krewe of Biloxi Indians. From 1932 to 1949, the Vernon Gilbert Colored Elks Lodge sponsored African-American Zulu parades in downtown Biloxi. The AfricanAmerican Krewe of Foogaboo paraded at Pass Christian during the 1930s. • In 1934, the people along the Mississippi Coast had a voice in selecting Queen Ixolib. A person only had to purchase a ticket to the queen’s charity ball to become eligible to vote. • The first Mardi Gras parade after WWII occurred in 1946. With postwar funds still tight, Queen Ixolib wore a store-bought white gown upon which sequins were sown, and her train was fashioned from the silk of a parachute adorned with silver stars.

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SUSAN HUNT continued from page 40 stop talking to people; we have to seat ‘em and feed ‘em!” Susan hugs, chats and and cuts up just like that with so many Biloxians, one might think she knows EVERYONE in that city. “I don’t think there’s anyone she doesn’t know,” says City Councilman Kenny Glavan after getting his hug and kiss from Susan. “She even knows people who are moving down here!’ Susan never married but she has “children” all over the Coast. She calls anyone she taught “her children,” and whenever you see her you’ll fi d her hugging and fussing over her “children” who are adults now. “My passion …,” Susan says, pausing as she tries to formulate the right words. “It is to make a difference in children’s and people’s lives.” And that seems to be the Hunts’ way of doing things. During the early days of Mardi Gras, all the preparations were made at the Hunt home, except for decorating the fl ats, she recalls. “Mardi Gras was a part of our lives,” she says. “We lived with Mardi Gras all year long. Our house had costumes, liquor, beads, etc. all year long!” She continues, “Mardi Gras was a tradition which began with my grandfather, and the tradition continued through my parents — Ruth and Walter Kenner “Skeet” Hunt; my uncle and aunt, Bartlo and Mona Hunt; and my aunt, Phyllis Hunt Graham. The tradition continues as my sister, Martha, and I are still very active with the Gulf Coast Carnival Association.” Susan and her sister continue to be involved with GCCA in various roles. Susan is a member of GCCA, serves on the Mardi Gras Museum Board, Children’s Marching Parade Committee, and participates in the parade. She also serves the GCCA royalty and their guests at City Hall on parade day. “If you’re not on the list, you’re not getting in,” she says. Her sister, Martha, serves in the Children’s Marching Parade and is chairperson for the Show Box Float Contest. Why do they still stay so involved? Susan says, “As stated by my parents, ‘That’s payment enough for us just to see the smile on the children’s faces as the parade goes down the street”! Martha adds, “Because it was and still is a family tradition. ... My parents were always telling us we should give back to the community. Helping gave us pleasure knowing that the children and people of the community could benefit from the fun of Mardi Gras.”

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Krewe of Nereids

Established in 1967

By Dana Sleger

Mission The queen, as well as the entire royal court, is secretly chosen by the captain. In keeping with Mardi Gras tradition, the identities of the queens and maids are always kept secret, and the women of Nereids even wear masks while performing on stage and on the floats. The krewe prides itself on being family-oriented. The ladies of Nereids also give back to the community through Habitat for Humanity, CASA, Relay for Life, Feed My Sheep, Food Pantries, Heart Walks and Boys and Girls Club, to name a few.

Membership The Krewe of Nereids is an all-woman organization. To join, applications can be found online at www. thekreweofnereids.com and are due by April 15 of each year. Events 50th anniversary ball: Feb. 4, 2017; MS Coast Coliseum, Biloxi. Event is free, but strictly formal. Parade: Feb. 19, 2017; noon; Bay St Louis and Waveland

Queen doris

1967

1968

Queen Doris I

Queen Doris II

1974

1975

Queen Doris VIII

1981

Queen Doris IX

1982

1969

Queen Doris III

1976

Queen Doris X

1983

1970

Queen Doris IV

1977

Queen Doris XI

1984

1971

1972

Queen Doris V

Queen Doris VI

1978

1979

Queen Doris XII

Queen Doris XIII

1985

1986

Queen Doris XV

Queen Doris XVI

Queen Doris XVII

Queen Doris XVIII

Queen Doris XIX

Queen Doris XX

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

Queen Doris XXII

Queen Doris XXIII

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Queen Doris XXIV

Queen Doris XXV

Queen Doris XXVI

Queen Doris XXVII

1973

Queen Doris VII

1980

Queen Doris XIV

1987

Queen Doris XXI

1994

Queen Doris XXVIII

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Queen Doris XXIX

Queen Doris XXX

Queen Doris XXXI

Queen Doris XXXII

Queen Doris XXXIII

1999

2000 Queen Doris

2002 Queen Doris XXXVI

2003 Queen Doris XXXVII

2004 Queen Doris XXXVIII

2005

Queen Doris XXXIX

2007

Queen Doris XXXX

2008 Queen Doris XXXXI

2010 Queen Doris

2011 Queen Doris

2012 Queen Doris

2013 Queen Doris

2014 Queen Doris

2015 Queen Doris

1995

XXXXIII

1996

XXXXIV

1997

XXXXV

Southernettes

1998

XXXXVI

2010

2011

Sondra Caillavet

1975,Neldine Fountain

XXXXVIII

2001

Queen Doris XXXV

2009 Queen Doris XXXXII

2016 Queen Doris XXXXIX

Established in 1975

Mission The Southernettes’ Club has been in existence for more than 50 years, but grew into a women’s nonprofit Carnival organization in 1975. During this time the Southernettes have supported numerous charities and individuals in the community by providing annual donations to St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy, Breast Cancer Walk, MS Walk, Habitat for Humanity and Pink Hearts Fund. In addition, the club also aids families in need due to medical set-backs and emergencies, adopts abused children and less fortunate families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, as well as donates money to The Biloxi First Scholarship Fund

Antoinette Morgan

XXXXVII

XXXIV

2012 Shelly GilliamRedmond

Membership Anyone can become a participant in Southernettes by submitting their name and number to our website (www. southernettes.com), or contacting a Southernette. Events Ball: Feb. 4, 2017

2013 Tammy Boyd Harris

Photos not available:

2014 Bridget

Roberts Stribling

2015 Saybhr Caitlin Caillavet

2016 Valerie

Vereker Moore

1990, Yvette Dahm

1997, Donna Parker

2004, Michelle Phillips

1985, Doris McNally

1992, Susan Schumacher

1999, Lisa Quave

2007, Nanette Grein

1979, Brenda Ibele

1987, Darlene Moran

1994, Rhonda Ballinger

1981, Janette McClellan

1989, Ginger Jenner

1976,Glida Freeman

1977, Charlotte Seymour 1978, Andrea Broach 1980, Glenda Tiblier

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1982, Hazel Aucoin

for educational assistance, which provides grant monies for Teachers in the Biloxi School District. The club also awards several $500 book scholarships to selected local high school seniors attending college in Mississippi.

1983, Danielle Poulos 1986, Jan Blum

1988, Ruth Hooper

1991, Iris Derouen

1993, Linda Patronas

1995, Charmaine Landry 1996, Terri Fournier

1998, Judy Martino

2000, Darnell Iachino

2001, Cassandra Creech 2002, Dina Holland

2005, Robin Mullen

2008, Darnell Schreck

2009, Dorinda Magnuson

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St. Paul’s Carnival Association By Dana Sleger

Mission St. Paul’s Carnival Association was established as a means to raise funds for the benefit of St. Joseph School and the Sisters of Mercy who taught there. The ssociation’s philanthropic activities have continued year after year, later benefitting St. Paul Catholic School and currently benefitting St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. The association has withstood storms and historical events and King Christian and Queen Christiana have celebrated carnival throughout the years with the exception of the World War II years of 1943-1945 and the Korean War year of 1951.

Established in 1930

Membership Membership information and applications are available at www.stpaulcarnival.com. Annual dues for membership are $5 and must accompany completed application. Applications must be received by February 10, 2017. Events Ball: Feb. 24, 2017 Parade: Feb. 26, 2017 Waveland

Queen christiana

1930

1931

Marie Bertrand

1938

Margaret Wittmann

1949

Louise Helen Caro

1933

Emille Farrell

1934

Margaret Gause

1939

Emma Lou Adams

1950

Jacqueline Vetter

1952

1940

Edith Lozes

1946

Julia Hanson

1953

Martha Helen Ford

Carol Knost

1954

Irene Northrop

Thelma Spence

Ione Abbley

1941

Lolette Knost

1937

1936

1935

Myrtle Spence

Jackomine Luce

1948

Betty Simpson

1955 Catherine Purchner

1956

Jane Brown

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1957

1958

Dora Ellen Pickich

Brenda Byrne

1964 Leada Farragut Adam

Velma Guest

1971

Marlene Logan

1978

1965

1972

Shirley Schmidt

1979

Shirley Sessum

Diane Peranich

1985

1986 Mary

Sharon Sperance

1992 Julia

Wittmann-Howard

1959

1960

1961

Mary Louise Greco

Mildred Waggoner

Amy Graziani

1966

1967

1968

Sheila Russell

Marguerite Kalif

Iva Gwin

1973

1974 Edna

1975

Martha Stiglet

1980

Virginia Marie

Szymanski

1981

Shannon Parker

Frona Oestriecher

1982

Mary Ann Fayard

1962

Inez Wittmann

1969

1970 Margaret Reid

Sally Rodrique

1976

Alma Ruspoli

1983

Linda Perkins

St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carnival Association

Catherine Wood

1993 Barbara

Parker-Swilley

1987

Pat Terrell

1994

Kathleen Mays

1988

Laura Pickich

1995

Gayle Parker

1989

Pat Scarborough

1996

Bonita Favre

1963

Carrie Allen

1990

Holly Killeen

Gunter

1977

Louise Altier

1984

Judy Dickerson

1991

Cheryl Sexton

1997

Sharon Bentz

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1998

Nancy Bourgeois

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1999

Helen Bentz

2006 Elizabeth Schmidt Taylor

2000

Kathy Rogers

2007

Debby Jones

2001

2002

Monica Wittmann

Nanette Carter

Kem Planchard

2008

2009

2010

2011

Anne Tucker Taylor

Kimberly Benigno

2005

2004

2003

Yvette Reid Allen

Joanne Kinney

Heather Rhodes

2012

Alyce Keel

Brandy Schruff Photo not available:

1947, Billie Fae Fairchild

2013

Jane Dennis

2014 Charlotte Christman

2015

Shae Hilton

2016

Joann Hanson York

Order of Billikins

Established in 1935 Mission The club was formed as a private Carnival association for women with an objective to hold one masked ball a year on the third Friday preceding Mardi Gras. The “themed” ball is carried out with a royal court consisting of six maids/dukes along with a queen and a king. The name of the organization is derived from the Japanese god of mirth and merriment: “Billiken.” Membership If an opening is available in the Order of Billikins, one must be nominated by an existing member and then voted on to become a member of the club.

Events The club will hold its 80th anniversary ball on Feb. 10, 2017.

2017

Dawn LaMarca

1936, Katherine Farrer 1937, Marjorie Green

2009

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2012

Vicki Gary

1987, Janie Hood

1988, Tillie Mallett

1965, Mrs. Harriet Tremmel

1989, Missy Bennett

1940, Claire Maddox

1967, Betty Dees

1991, Gloria Newman

1941, Martha Stewart 1942, Mrs. Dennery

1966, Liz Joachim

1968, Mary Sliman

1969, Beverly Weir

Wambsgans

1970, Mrs. Melrose Creel

1947, Beth Irwin

Peresich

1946, Olga Sewell 1948, Evely Pringle

1954, Joan Butirich

1974, Pat Wilson

1999, Kathy Thompson

McCarthy

2001, Cathie Pierotich

1976, Thelma Hire

1977, Helen Conerly

1955, Sherry Venus

1978, Shirley Bennett

1957, Lorriane Power

1980, Janice Roberts

1959, Mrs. Richard Stone

1982, Anita Pontius

1961, Mary Krohn

1984, Brenda Branch

1956, Mary Gillis

1962, Mrs. Emerick McElroy

1994, Mary Adams

1997, Peggy Schloegel

1975, Barbara

1953, Kate Bellande

1993, Mary Tremmel

1972, Flo Piltz

1951, Mrs. Lou Braun

1952, Mrs. Jessie Lundy

1992, Garnette Wetzel

1995, Georgie Breard

1973, Lucy Denton

1950, Ethel McDonnell

1990, Debra Brown

1971, Mrs. Ronald

1949, Mrs. W.C. Gryder, Jr.

1960, Cakie Creel

2008

1963, Liz Munro

1964, Barbara Moon

1938, Gladys Todd

1939, Mrs. D.L. Hollis

1958, Mrs. Mac Seymour

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1979, Jamie Buckley 1981, Joy Tucei

1983, Jaye Brice

1985, Evelyn Lansden 1986, Peggy Bleil

1996, Andrea Touart

1998, Sharon Hansen 2000, Debbie Pitzer

2002, Carolyn Gilbert 2003, Anges Monk

2004, Darlene Barnes

2005, Dr. Laura Justice 2007, Sonja Sheffield 2010, Diane Riemann

2011, Maureen Wooten 2013, Patti Crosby 2014, Cay T. Wiser

2015, Janet McMurphy 2016, Janice Gruich

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Krewe of Athena

Established in 1977

By Dana Sleger

Mission The Krewe of Athena was established as a nonprofit organization expressly for upholding the celebration of traditions and ceremonies of Mardi Gras on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Along with the Mardi Gras spirit comes service to the community. The Krewe of Athena hosts an Annual Golf Tournament with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Pink Heart Funds.

Athena, one must be nominated by a current member and be accepted after an election process. Members must be 21 years of age and live in one of the three county areas consisting of Hancock, Harrison or Jackson. Events 40th annual ball will be held on Feb. 3, 2017 at the Biloxi Community Center.

Membership Krewe of Athena accepts nominations for new members annually. Membership is limited to 150 women. To become a member of the Krewe of

Queen Cavalier 1978

1983

Evelyn Thompson

Debbie Jeager

1997

1998

1984

1988

Penny Comeaux

2001

Joann Humphreys

Gerry Ann Holt

Star Ransonet

Gertrude Newman

2010 Catherine

2011

2013

Broussard

Trish Derouen

1979, Sandy Lemon Wells 1980, Shirley Saucier

Allison Watts

2002

Trisha Gutierrez

2014

Caroline Rossi Photos not available: 1987, Darlene Bellais

1989, Arlene Canaan

1981, Vicki Gollott Cobb

1990, Carla Beaugez Taconi

1985, Jerri Kay Baronich

1994, Susie Skrmetta

1982, Kim Ross Bush

1986, Pam Rhodes McIntosh

1991, Mary Pitalo Rodrigue 1996, Jennifer Keegan

1992

Wanda Stanovich

2003

Tina Thompson

2015

Robin Trosclair

1993

Jamie Denmark

2004

Adele Lyons

1995

Janine Vonderhaar

2016

Christy Barbee

1999, Porfi Stokes

2000, Rachel Wade 2005, Joni Gollott

2007, Julie Gutierrez

2008, Christine Krivanec 2012, Wanda West

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Patty Ross

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Krewe of Bonne Vivantes

Established in 1954

By Dana Sleger

Mission Bonne Vivantes is an all-woman organization made up of 153 members. The krewe elects three women each year to serve as captain, secretary and treasurer, and a number of active mother/daughter members also are in the krewe. Bonne Vivantes is limited to only 150 members who dance and these members are divided into 7 different groups, and are given something to portray each year that goes along with the ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme. They each have a group leader that organizes group dance practices in preparation for their performance at the masked ball. Bonne Vivantes court royalty is comprised of a queen and king, as well as six to seven maids depending on the number of groups, and all royalty is not revealed to the krewe until the night of the ball.

1972 RoseAnn

Girouard Shultz

1999

Teresa Wieck

2012

Rene Gara

1979 Cordelia

Girouard Leckich

2000

Patti Ziz

2013

Tammy Sanders

1981

Membership To become a member of the Bonne Vivantes, your name must be submitted before May 1 of each year when annual dues are due. Those names are then placed on a list to be voted upon at the annual summer meeting, which is usually in June of each year. Events Ball: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017; 7:30 p.m. at the Gruich Community Center, BiloxiBiloxi Community Center.

Queen Cavalier

1990

Rhonda Rosetti

Janis Gary

2003

2004

2007 Choyce May

2001

2014

Lucia Hourihan

Ginger Pitalo

Sierra Merriman

Alyson Grayson

1996

1994

1992

Janie Schwartz

Laurie Mohler

Amy Hunt

2015

2016

Shanel Williams

Cochran

2010

Caroline Rossi

Adrea Maxwell

Photos not available: 1986, Olivia Kisner

1991, Diane Patterson

1988, Darlene Pitalo

1995, Marsha Marie

1987, Sandi Mahoney

1993, Nancy Ward

1988 1978 1983 1989, Linda French 1984 1997, Mary Sablich Joann Humphreys Evelyn Th mpson Debbie Jeager Penny Comeaux January-February 2017 52

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1992 Wanda Stanovich

1993 Jamie Denmark

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Krewe of Gemini

By Dana Sleger

Mission Increase public awareness of the rich cultural heritage of the Mardi Gras tradition and to provide public events and parades that help build civic pride and provide tourism along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In addition, the organization seeks to promote brotherhood and sociability among its members and to receive gifts and grants of money and property of every kind and to administer the same for charitable, educational and civic uses. Membership Contact a current member for sponsorship members annually. Membership is limited to 150

Established in 1969

women. To become a member of the Krewe of Athena, one must be nominated by a current member and be accepted after an election process. Members must be 21 years of age and live in one of the three county areas consisting of Hancock, Harrison or Jackson. Events Ball: Feb. 11, 2017 Day parade: Feb. 25, 2017 Night parade: Feb. 28, 2017

Queen leda Queen Cavalier

1972 Queen Leda III Sylvia Marengo

1989 Queen Leda

XX, Gratia Dresback

1992 Queen Leda

2003 Queen Leda XXXIV, Dennise Ward

2004 Queen Leda XXXV, Pattie Ferguson Ward

2015 Queen Leda

2016 Queen Leda

XLVI, Karen Sinopoli

XXIII, Susie Lofton

XXV, Doris Mahalak

1997 Queen Leda

2000 Queen XXXI Kathleen Talley

XXXII, Shellie Moses

2009 Queen Leda

2010 Queen

2012 Queen Leda

2013 Queen

2014 Queen

XXXX, Jamie Lord

Leda XLI, Amanda Cumberland

XXVIII, Usa Jones

XLIII, Melissa D’Angelo

Leda XLIV, Ann

GarnerD’Angelo

Leda XLV, Cecile Scialdone

XLVII, Nancy Powell Photos not available:

1970 Mary-Hunt Lyons

1977 Barbara Perkins-Russo

1973 Janet Oliver

1979 Shirley LaFontaine

1975 Janet Napier

1981 Juanita McGuire-Bunn

1988 Jan Swearingen

1999 Joy Payne-Morris

Shanks

1983 Deborah Bunn-King

1991 Barbara Bissell

2005 Cathy O’Brien

1971 Cleon Magee

1974 Myra Burtons 1976 Joyce Purchner-

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2001 Queen Leda

1994 Queen Leda

1984 Bessie Ladner

1993 Zelma Douglas

2006 Peggy Johnston

1986 Pat Rau

1996 Lynn Mulford

2008 Lindsey Rogers

1978 Ann Myers

1985 Sue Richardson

1980 Jennie Peters

1987 Ruth Dyer

1982 Betty McGuire

1990 Onita Malley

1995 Anita Hibbard 1998 Annie Powell 2002 Inell Kellum

2007 Donna Holcomb Walters

2011 Helen Haley

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Second Liners Mard Gras Club Established in 1995 By Dana Sleger

Mission Bonne Vivantes is an all-woman organization Our mission is to serve youth and families and support other organizations for the benefit of the Mississippi Gulf Coast community. Membership Membership is extended at intervals by an

application process. Open membership will be posted on the website (www.biloxisecondliners.com) and through social media. Events Ball: Jan. 27, 2017 at Gruich Community Center, Biloxi Parade: Feb. 11, 2017, 1 p.m. in downtown Biloxi

Queen zaria Queen Cavalier 2007

Queen Alice Powell

2014 Queen Zaria

VI Allytra Perryman

2008 Queen Damita Caldwell

2015 Queen Zaria VII Nicole Gines

2009 Queen Zaria I Bertha Sherrod

2010 Queen Zaria II Debora Magee

2011 Queen Zaria III Glenn Mack

IV Harriet Michelle Mitchell

2013 Queen Zaria V Jeanette Shabaaz

2016 Queen Zaria VIII Gladys Sloan

Order of Hera

Mission The Krewe of Hera is a civic Carnival organization whose primary purpose is to hold an annual Mardi Gras Ball. Membership Interested women can contact the Krewe of Hera via their Facebook page or by sending a note to the Krewe of Hera, P.O. Box 4265, Biloxi, MS 39535.

Established in 1985

Queen hera

Photos not available:

2005, Allison Boggess (Hera XX)

1999-2000, Leslie Patton (Hera XV)

2007-2008, Kay Diaz (Hera XXI)

2000-2001, Ginger Talley (Hera XVI)

1997-98, Georgie Breard (Hera XIII)

2004, Tonya Mooney (Hera XIX)

2009-2010, Darlene Barnes (Hera XXIII)

1996-1997, Virginia Fellows (Hera XII)

1991-92, Sherry Garrett (Hera VII)

1988-1989, Kathleen Lawrence (Hera IV)

2003, Lisa McIntosh (Hera XVIII)

1994-1995, Sybil Sauls (Hera X)

2010-2011, Wanda Gatlin (Hera XXIV)

1986, Joan Reid (Hera I)

2008-2009, Debbie McVadon (Hera XXII) 1995-1996, Sally Romero (Hera XI)

1990-1991, Candy Wheeler (Hera VI)

1998-1999, Mary Joyce Skinner (Hera XIV)

Events 2002, Janis Vezzoso (Hera XVII) Ball: Jan. 21, 2017; Biloxi Community 1988 (Hera II) 1978 1983 19841986-1987, Diane Grimm Center Joann Humphreys Evelyn Th mpson Debbie Jeager Penny Comeaux January-February 2017 54

1989-1990, Donna Payne (Hera V)

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2012 Queen Zaria

1992-1993, Amanda Love (Hera VIII) 1993-1994, Paula Therrien (Hera IX)

1987-1988, Kimberly Jacobs (Hera III) 2012, Karen Fayard (Hera XXV)

1992 Wanda Stanovich

1993 Jamie Denmark

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Photos not available:

Front row, from left: Sherry Garrett, Sally Romero, Georgie Breard, Mary Joyce Skinner, Janis Vezzoso; second row, from left: Debbie McVadon, Wanda Gatlin, Karen Fayard, Ann Cothern, Melody Wiltz, Carol Reeves, Terri Tomsik

2013, Peggy Closson (Hera XXVI) 2014, Ann Cothern (Hera XXVII)

Queen Cavalier

2015, Melody Wiltz (Hera XXVIII) 2016, Carol Reeves (Hera XXIX) 2017, Terri Tomsik (Hera XXX)

The Krewe of Les Belle Fleurs Mission To raise awareness and help support women with cervical cancer and support our local womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shelter.

2003 Bonnie Ladner

2008 Christy Cannette

2011 Veronica

Membership To join, reach out to any krewe member or send a message on their private krewe Facebook page. Events Ball: Feb. 25, 2017

2012 Latisha

Ratcliff

Established in 2003

Wisniewski

2013 Shania Melton

2014 Lisa Munson

2015 Crystal Boney

Photos not available:

2003 Bonnie Ladner 2004 Teressa Slode 2005 Tara Dufrene

2007 Cheryl Whalen

2010 Shirley Holmes

2012 Latisha Wisniewski 2016 Vicki Ladner

2009 Katie Wise

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Krewe of Neptune

Established in 1981

By Dana Sleger

Mission Neptune’s mission is to provide revelers of the Gulf Coast with a first-class carnival experience and an unmatched level of entertainment. As a krewe, its goal is to continuously raise the bar, not only for others, but for themselves as well. Membership Neptune is an all-male carnival krewe open to

gentlemen, age 21 or older and of good moral character. Members of Neptune span as far north as New York City and as far west as Phoenix, Ariz. More info: www.kreweofneptune.org. Events Ball: Feb. 18, 2017 Parade: Feb. 25, 2017

Queen venus

1988 Adele Lyons

1999 Brittany

Restor Chowske

2013 Jennifer

Catherine Cain

Queen Cavalier

2014 Farris Kay

2016 Taylor Anne

2015 Brandy

Freeman

Pilger

Leanne Jarvis

Photos not available: 2012, Marlana Denise Benton

2002, Courtney Webb

1994, Ashley (Owem) Necaise

1986, Peggy (Kern) Coburn

2000, Angel Gary

1992, Tosha (Lawerence) Denault

1984, Victoria (Lyons) Brown

1997, Carla Steckler

1990, Kimberly Compton

1982, Sara Jane (Wilson) Sullivan

1995, Ginger (Blacklidge) Hyatt

1987, Jennifer (Pierotich) Drawdy

2011, Holly Landry

2001, Rebecca Strickland

2007, Azlyn (Ward) Justice

1998, Rachel (Gary) Mitchell

2004, Francis C. Hamilton

1996, Sissy Plaché

2010, Julie Heiken

2005, Ashley Grayson

2003, Anna Kathryn Breard

1993, Lisa (Brown) Lash

1991, Candance Atwood 1989, Keely Dinero

Ocean Springs Carnival Association

Mission The association began in 2009 with the purpose of putting on a night parade in Ocean Springs. Since then, it aims to assist nonprofits in Ocean Springs.

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1983, Robin E. Clements

Established in 2009

Queen springs

Membership Call Heather at (228) 355-0146 or email oscarnivalassociation@ gmail.com. Events Ball: Feb. 4, 2017 1978 1983 Parade: Feb. 24, 2017; 7 p.m. Evelyn Th mpson Debbie Jeager January-February 2017 56

1985, Daria Pizzetta

Photo not available: 2015 Heather Eason

2016 Eva

1988 1984 Beidelman Joann Humphreys Penny Comeaux

1992 Wanda Stanovich

1993 Jamie Denmark

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Les Masquees

Established in 1922

Mission Neptune’s mission is to provide revelers of the The objective and purpose of the organization shall be for pleasure only, to promote social activity, and to hold a masked ball by its members once each year.

total membership of 150. The officers determine how many spots are open and that determines how many votes members are allowed. Membership is elected and the total number of members is limited by the organization’s bylaws.

Membership A member in good standing that has been a member for at least two years may nominate someone who lives in either Biloxi or a defined area of Ocean Springs. The officers of Les Masquees send out a ballot to the entire krewe, which has a

Events Ball: Feb. 17, 2017

Photos not available:

1923, Josephine Folkes Ross

1957, Ethel Beggs McDonnell

1988, Janet Tolson Waterhouse

1925, Mary Fleming

1959, Margaret Barrett Guice

1990, Sylvia Briscoe

1924, Mildred Eley Kennedy

Queen Cavalier

1989, Lucy Brashier

1958, Margaret Carroll Booth

1926, Cornelia Barry

1960, Jojo Kennedy Johnston

1991, Jane Dees Trotter

1928, Audrey Spottswood Eshleman

1962, Kathleen Morgan

1993, Ann Guice

1927, Amelia Castanera O’Keefe 1929, Mrs. Leon J. Roy

1994, Millie Page

1963, Gloria Garner Levi

1930, Ernestine Desporte Lancaster

1964, Nancy Swetman Breland

1932, Maude White Sadler

1966, Mary St. Amant

1931, Louise Mallard

1992, Mary Bourgeois

1961, Francis Egan

1995, Marty Dees

1996, Janet B. Rhodes

1965, Adair Cannon Wilson

1997, Mary W. Boles

1934, Jay Barber

1968, Mary Rose Pott

1999, Roma Flowers

1971, Rosina Feeney LePre

2001, Anna Baker

1935, Vivian Pringle Hewes

1969, Lauraine Barber Power

1937, Riley Burnett

1972, Lloyd Lee Thompson

1936, Evelyn Desporte Thompson 1938, Eugenia Eley Smith

2000, Rose Kyle

2002, Lolly Barnes

1973, Pat Carter

1939, Mabel Joyce

2004, Nanette Burke

1976, Marcia Swetman

2007, Becky Green

1975, Jane Crowder Humphreys

1946, Carolyn Bolton

1977, Beryl Barq Lewis

1941, Laurie Wilkes

1947, Mary Betty Idom

2003, Debbie Drake

1974, Judy Rash

1940, Gladys Pringle

2005, Judy Steckler

1979, Liz Corso Joachim

1950, Janet Ferson Green

2010, Judy Thurman

1981, Betty Walker

2012, Helene Ederer

1983, Sherry Hollis Shepard

2014, Marilyn Streiff

1980, Ann Marie Morton

1951, Jane Woods Pringle

2011, Jean Holman

1982, Susan McDonald Oustalet

1953, Patti Courson Kennedy Bellman

2013, Laura Bolton

1984, Carol Carpenter

2015, Margot Swetman Quave

1954, Jo Buie Love

1985, Lucy Conner Denton

1956, Joyce Fountain Wiltz

1987, Sandy Taylor Johnson McEachern

1955, Betty Roberts Adams

1978 Evelyn Th mpson

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2009, Kathy Springer

1948, Bobbie Smith

1952, Mary Margaret Janin

2017 Jennifer

2008, Ann P. Hough

1978, Avis Switzer

1949, Gertrude Briscoe

Munro

1998, Becky Feder

1967, Louise Graves

1933, Bede Bond Grant

2016 DeeDee

1986, Judy Jackson

1983 Debbie Jeager

1984 Penny Comeaux

1988 Joann Humphreys

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WOMEN ON THE LINE A NEW SERIES: PART 3 OF 3 |

by Dana Sleger

In this special section, we honor fearless women who dedicate their lives on a daily basis to help others in times of greatest need. Choosing to work in fi e service means accepting a job that is full of highs and lows — rewarding days when a precious life or house full of memories are saved and difficult days when there are no words to bring comfort to unbearable tragedy. Gulf Coast Woman is proud to share the following stories of six career female fi efi hters who have a combined total of more than 120 years of bravery in this fi ld. We also are very proud to spotlight selfle s women who serve as volunteer fi efi hters in stations throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Thank you, all, for your service!

MICHELLE’S STORY

Fire Department as a fi efi hter and she encourages other women to pursue a career in fi e service because the diversity female fi efi hters bring assists in developing and building a stronger department and a Michelle Crowley has served the Biloxi stronger community. Fire Department since 1993 when she “It provides an opportunity to challenge began her career as a fi efi hter. Within yourself beyond what you ever thought four years, she was promoted to driver, you could do in life,” she says. “Salary and in 2001, Michelle became the fi st is based on rank, not gender, so there woman in the department’s history to is opportunity for advancement. You be promoted to Captain. After holding also have the opportunity to spend this position for 15 years, she recently time at home because of the 24 on/48 was promoted to Battalion Chief of off chedule. Women can perform all Occupational Health and Safety where aspects of this career with hard work, her responsibilities entail providing a physical fitness, and determination. It’s a comprehensive safety and health and rewarding career, but be ready, this job is risk assessment plan for Biloxi Fire not something you put on the shelf at 5 Department. o’clock every evening.” For the last three years, Michelle According to Michelle, there are more has successfully written and managed than 4,000 career female fi efi hters just fi e department grants, and will in the United States, but says fi e service continue to work as a grant writer and needs to continue work towards the goal project manager. To date, the Biloxi Michelle D. Crowley, 52 of creating a more diversifi d workforce. Fire Department has been awarded Occupational Safety & Health “Providing opportunities for women approximately $1.7 million in grant monies Battalion Chief to participate in training for physical from various entities that allowed for new Biloxi Fire Department agility tests, offering career information hires, which provides safer, more effici t to high school students, and providing excellent learning fi e service to the community. Since April 2016, Biloxi Fire programs, such as the Biloxi Kids Summer Fire Camp and Department has been providing 15 or more fi efi hters on Fire Explorers can influence a female’s decision to join the scene for multi-alarm emergencies 100 percent of the time. fi e service,” Michelle says. Michelle is the third female to be employed by the Biloxi

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RACHEL’S STORY When Rachel Gnau was issued her fi st set of turnout gear on Oct. 31, 1981, she says being a fi efi hter has been a rollercoaster ride of an adventure. There are good days when lives are saved and there are tough days when no words or kindness can take away a family’s agony of losing a loved one. Because the hardest part of being a fi efi hter is the collective memories of loss over the years, Rachel’s appreciation for her family holds a very dear place in her life. “With my grandchildren growing like weeds, my two daughters, spouse, and my father growing older, it’s important to me that they know how much I care for them, so I show them as much as possible,” Rachel says. “The fi e service is a great teacher of lessons, and in this job, we learn rather early on that some mistakes can have great consequences. Life is so fl eting and fragile, and possessions are insignifi ant compared to loved ones. We Rachel Gnau, 53 should strive each and every day Station Supervisor/ Paramedic, Bay St. Louis to live life, show those that we Fire Department care about how much we love them and tell them each and every day.” Rachel has been with the Bay St. Louis Fire Department for almost 12 years, and as a station supervisor and Engine Company Crew Chief, her responsibilities include providing incident command for any response within her district and sometimes in others, depending on the length and complexity of the incident. “I go to work every day knowing that what I’m faced with today will be, at least slightly, if not completely different from anything I’ve ever seen before,” Rachel says. “There is no ‘flap A into slot B’ for eight hours a day, but a new unknown 24 hours of problem solving and incident mitigation. Most of the time we’re not getting invited to enjoyable things; we’re called into people’s lives at a time of tragedy and it’s our calling to resolve that issue with the best outcome possible. If we can provide a solution and bring a little bit of comfort in a time of need, then we have fulfilled our commitment.”

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Betty Cook Firefighter Bayside VFD Age: 30 Service: 1 year

Tanya Theron Firefighter Bayside VFD Age: 26 Service: 3 years

Brittany Johnston EMS Bayside VFD Age: 20 Service: 1 year

Brandi Crabtree Firefighter/EMS Bayside VFD Age: 28 Service: 7 years

Dawn Johnston EMS Bayside VFD Age: 38 Service: 2 years

Dora Jones EMS/Firefighter Bayside VFD Age: 38 Service: 11 years

Chassity Ladner Secretary, Firefighter, First Responder Leetown VFD Age: 30 Service: 15 years

Lynn Seals Firefighter, First Responder Leetown VFD Age: 52 Service: 25 years

Dawn Lee Treasurer, Firefighter, First Responder Leetown VFD Age: 49 Service: 10 years

Rachel Brignac Firefighter Leetown VFD Age: 23 Service: 10 years

Vicki Jones First responder, Administrator West Hancock VFD Age: 63 Service: 25 years

Linda Drury Firefighter West Hancock VFD Age: 43 Service: 4 months

Alfretta Butron Firefighter, First Responder, Secretary, Treasurer West Hancock VFD Age: 39 Service: 16 years

Deedra Burton Assistant Chief, EMT, Certified Firefighter West Hancock VFD Age: 41 Service: 16 years

Jackson County Fire Protection

Kelly Platt Firefighter Northeast Fire Department of Jackson County Service: 9 years

Pearl River County Fire Service

Kayla Thigpen Lieutenant, President of Board of Directors Carriere VFD Age: 29 Service: 12 years

Harrison County Fire Service (photographs unavailable)

Stacey Dedeaux Firefighter West Harrison VFD Age: 41 Service: 7 years

Karen Bellew Davis Firefighter N. Woolmarket VFD Age: 48 Service: 13 years

Anna Kendrick Firefighter N. Woolmarket VFD Age: 35 Service: 2 years

Carissa Frederick Firefighter West Harrison VFD Age: 24 Service: 5 years

Gina Strickland Firefighter N. Woolmarket VFD Age: 57 Service: 9 years

Jacqueline McIntosh Firefighter N. Woolmarket VFD Age: 33 Service: 4 years

Rachel Elizabeth Gnau Firefighter N. Woolmarket VFD Age: 53 Service: 35 years Tonya Keen Firefighter N. Woolmarket VFD Age: 30 Service: 3 years

Tonya Eames Firefighter Lizana VFD Age: 32 Service: 4 years

Cristin Dillingham Firefighter Lizana VFD Age: 39 Service: 9 years

Carol Sherrill Firefighter Lizana VFD Age: 47 Service: 9 years

Vicky White EMT Lizana VFD Age: 51 Service: 5 years

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Stone County Fire Services

Amy Muffler Firefighter, Secretary, Lieutenant South Central Fire District Age: 38 Service: 13.5 years

Nikole Riggins Firefighter, Treasurer, Lieutenant South Central Fire District Age: 38 Service: 9 months

Nancy Parker Firefighter South Central Fire District Age: 54 Service: 8 years

Cheryl Rasbury Firefighter Northwest FD, Chief of Magnolia FD Age: 57 Service: 10 years

Deanna Cabral Firefighter South Central Fire District Age: 18 Service: 3 months

Kaille Randolph Firefighter South Central Fire District Age: 18 Service: 9 months

Teresa Hatten Firefighter, Secretary, Treasurer, Lieutenant for Magnolia FD Firefighter for Northwest FD Age: 46 Service: 4 years

Sara Smith Firefighter Magnolia and Northwest FD Age: 22 Service: 5 months

Cathy L. Hunt Burleson, 63, Battalion Chief, Picayune Fire Department

Th s year, Cathy Hunt Burleson will celebrate 34 years as a fi efi hter with the Picayune Fire Department. It hasn’t been an easy journey balancing work and family, and there are plenty of holidays where she can recount spending it at the station, but Cathy has no regrets about her career decision. While working as a waitress in 1983, fi e service never crossed her mind until the local chief asked if she was interested in being a dispatcher, which then shifted to being asked if she might consider being a fi efi hter. Long story short, Cathy also now serves as an EMT, and over the course of more than three decades, she has been promoted from lieutenant to captain and is now a battalion chief. “I’m pretty proud of the fact that I was the fi st woman fi efi hter with Picayune, and I am still the only woman fi efi hter at Picayune,” she says. “Just being able to help people in their time of need is very rewarding, and knowing that my family and my friends are proud of me for the job that I do.” Her son, Jason Hunt, also followed his mom’s lead and has been with the Picayune Fire Department for 11 years. Cathy encourages women to pursue a career as a fi efi hter, but to remember they must give it their all and not expect any special privileges. “You have to pull your own weight,” she says. “Don’t think just because you’re a female that the guys will do most of the work.”

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Harley McCook Firefighter South Central Fire District Age: 22 Service: 5 months

Madison Herrington Firefighter South Central Fire District Age: 18 Service: 2 months

Meaghan Donovan Firefighter South Central Fire District Age: 19 Service: 5 months

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Charlene S. Klis, 44 Fire Inspector/ Investigator D’Iberville Fire Department

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Marcia McDowell’s STORY BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION My younger son and his then-girlfriend became engaged to be married in December 2014. Of course, I was excited but the next thought that went through my mind was, “What will I be able to wear to their wedding?” At over 410 pounds, you just don’t “fi d” a dress and buy it, but as their wedding date was getting close, I fi ally settled on a dress. Their wedding day was beautiful and a few weeks later, we saw the beautiful photos from the photographer. All was fi e until I was faced with a picture of my son and I dancing the mother/son dance together. I was in total disgust as I looked at myself in the pictures. Who was this person? Had I really gotten that big? I cried! I knew I was big but didn’t have a clue that I was that big! I didn’t know this because I never looked at myself in a full-length mirror. I didn’t own one and refused to look in one when I would be in stores.

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WHAT I DID I immediately began looking for the “right” gym. I had belonged to gyms in the past but would only go for a short time because I felt judged when I would visit the gym. I tried to do things on my own, but I really didn’t know what was right and wrong. I would normally only eat one meal a day and that would be late in the evening — fast food on my way home from work. In reality, I was causing my body to go into starvation mode by conserving food, not knowing when it would get its next meal. I was driving to work one day and saw a sign that said Anytime Fitness was moving into D’Iberville. I was excited because I knew the location was between my home and office nd there would be no excuses in going. The gym opened in October of 2015 and my friend and I were great at going to the gym at least three times per week … until Thanksgiving rolled around! I went out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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SUCCESS MARCIA continued from page 68 When I returned, I was all caught up in preparations for Christmas. By January, I was hardly going to the gym. What a disappointment. Fast forward to March 23, 2016. I got this phone call from the new trainer at the gym. He said, “My name is Brendan Jones and I am the new trainer at Anytime Fitness. I would like to meet with you to discuss some things.” I asked when he wanted to meet and he said, “Right now!” I explained that I was an hour away from home. He told me that was no problem, he would wait for me at the gym. I reluctantly agreed to stop by the gym to meet with him. It wasn’t a comfortable visit. He seemed extremely knowledgeable. Not only was he a trainer but he was also a nutritionist. Great! Not only is he going to make me workout but he is going to make me eat properly, too!!!! As I stood up to leave his office I sked when he wanted to start. He said he would have started me that night but I hadn’t brought workout clothes so we would start tomorrow.

couldn’t do. He made me prove it to him. He would then show me how I could do things and he would work patiently with me until I was able to do what he was asking of me. In my mind, I thought of circuit training on the machines and treadmills as working out. The fi st time Brendan took me to the weight fl or I stopped at the rubber mat and told him, “I’m not allowed over here. Th s is where the big boys work out.” He told me that I would feel comfortable in all areas of the gym. He told me that I would know how to work on all the machines. By May, there was not a machine in the gym that I didn’t feel comfortable working with. In working with Brendan, we found we had more women coming into the gym that were of the same mindset I was. In April/May we created our “Honey Bees” group. We meet twice a week and work out with Brendan as our trainer for an hour. We support each other and provide words of support and encouragement.

MY GOAL I returned to the gym the next day to begin the journey of my lifetime. When I walked into the gym, Brendan asked me if I trusted him. I thought about that question for a minute. My answer was, “Yes, with my life!” What did I have to lose? He weighed me in at 391 pounds. Previously being 410-plus pounds was not a place I wanted to stay. Brendan asked me if I had a weight goal in mind. I didn’t have a number in my head. I did, however, have some goals. My younger son and his wife were expecting their fi st baby. I wanted to be able to get up and down from the fl or so I could play with my new grandbaby. Th s was something I had not been able to do in years. Th s is something I missed with my fi st granddaughter. I also wanted be able to stand for periods of time. I work in business and many times have to stand for extended periods of time when speaking to groups of people. I wanted to stand instead of having to sit.

HOW I FEEL ABOUT MYSELF TODAY Working with Brendan has taught me the value of not only having a good workout regime but also eating properly. You can’t lose weight if you don’t work out and eat the correct foods. We do not diet. We have a nutrition plan. I now eat five well-balanced meals per day. I also work out at least six days per week. I do smallgroup classes (POUND, Zumba and Honey Bees), work out on my own at the gym and home, and, my favorite — I do weightlifting with my trainer three to four days per week. I love lifting weights. It is something I never envisioned myself doing. When I lift ith Brendan, I normally do the same routine that he does by just lowering the weight.

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HOW IT WORKED Brendan did not have an easy job. Even though I went into this weight-loss journey with an open mind, I did fi ht him on lots of things. I automatically told him there were things I

MY ADVICE TO OTHERS If I could give everyone one piece of advice it would be START. Ask for help. You aren’t alone in this struggle. You may have health issues. Health issues are something a good trainer knows how to work around. Find a gym and trainer that “fits” your personality. Stick with it and have someone who will hold you accountable for your actions. So far I have lost a total of 109.8 pounds, going from 391.2 pounds on March 24 to 281.4 pounds on December 1.

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Rob Stinson’s STORY BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION In November of 2015, I fractured my spine (L5) while riding a jet ski in Mexico. I returned to the states and after 1½ months of walking in pain, I decided to get a MRI. My neurosurgeon told me there was good news and bad news. The good news was that my spine healed on its own, but the bad news was that the nerve damage was permanent. I visited a “pain doctor” and found the entire process of sticking a needle into my spine intolerable, and I knew I had to fi d a better way to deal with the pain. WHAT I DID Th s is when I heard about Nolan Halliburton, a personal, professional trainer who focused on a balanced blending of diet, weights and aerobics to transform your body. I was thrilled to fi d out my neurosurgeon was willing to sign off n me starting. I immediately committed myself to a strict follow through of Nolan’s policies and diet. MY GOAL My goal was lose weight, get back in shape and strengthen my back: I have done all of these things. HOW IT WORKED I dedicated myself to working out 4 a.m.-6 a.m. MondayFriday. I had NEVER worked out with weights in my entire life. I had taught aerobics but only worried about staying slim. The development of muscles, and I am 60 years old, is nothing short of amazing. My wife cannot believe the positive changes.

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THE MOST DIFFICULT PART The hardest part was getting started. Nolan has a very strong personality, and on mornings when I feel like sleeping, I know Nolan will motivate me. HOW I FEEL ABOUT MYSELF TODAY The changes are simple to see and feel: I have lost 30 pounds in 6 months. I can now run five miles where before I had trouble running up stairs. MY ADVICE TO OTHERS My advice is simple: DO IT NOW, DON’T PUT IT OFF!!!

“The development of muscles, and I am 60 years old, is nothing short of amazing. My wife cannot believe the positive changes.”

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Rob Stinson, owner Gulf Coast Restaurant Group, on air at Mississippi Public Broadcasting. “I have filmed ‘Fit to Eat’ for five years and as I begin the 6th season I am thrilled to show the results of a healthy diet, combined with a balanced approach to cardio and weight work exercise.” Photography courtesy of MPB

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Physical Therapy Center ready to erase pains The new year is sure to bring some physical surprises our way, including flare-ups from old injuries and even discomforts from daily living. As we age or become more inactive, our bodies tend to lose varying degrees of physical health, strength and resilience. Even professional athletes and body builders can experience musculoskeletal injuries or spinal and joint weaknesses. Restoring strength, mobility, and function can also be key when recovering from surgery. Physical therapy plays a defin tive role in all of these instances. “I resolve to lose weight in 2017 and exercise vigorously every day!” If you are determined to make that your No. 1 New Year’s resolution, even after weeks of holiday partying and physical inactivity, Physical Therapy Center of Ocean Springs can help with those strained muscles, joints and much more. You may even learn new physical skills at PTCOS to improve your movement and function when you exercise. Founded in 1998 by physical therapist, Douglas Roll, the clinic is a direct refl ction of its founder’s credentials and expertise. Aside from being an orthopedic clinical specialist, Roll also is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and holds certifi ation in a dry needling course for pain management. Hence, the services provided by the Physical Therapy Center are extensive and can satisfy the needs of patients with a variety of conditions, from massage to manipulation: • Comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations • Innovate approaches to exercise to restore function • Specialty rehab programs for post-surgical shoulders, elbows, knees, necks and backs • Functional Capacities Evaluations (more than 8,000 completed since 1991) • Work injury rehabilitation • Manual therapy • Dry Needling • Spine and joint mobilization and manipulation • Aquatics

• Industrial therapy and early intervention services • Onsite therapy services for larger employers • Ergonomic job site analysis for employers • Modalities (spinal traction, electric stimulation, ultrasound, heat/cold) • Home exercise programs • Massage therapy • Pre and post bariatric programs

• Running analysis Our newest service is aquatic physical therapy, which is not the same as aquatic exercise. The difference is aquatic physical therapy requires the “skilled service” of a PT and/ or PTA that may include: clinical reasoning and decision making skills of a PT/PTA; patient has impairments and/ or disabilities which can be minimized or eliminated with aquatic physical therapy; patient has potential to maximize functional goals/outcomes to improve quality of life and ease burden of care; and the implementation of such therapy must comply with all standards of care, which impact all other treatment services. Aquatic exercise is the utilization of water for the implementation of quality of life, fitness-related or general health-related goals; can be delivered in a group setting that includes multiple clients and diagnoses; can be delivered by an individual other than a licensed physical therapist or physical therapy assistant; and usually has little or no accompanying paperwork, insurance involvement or written follow-up information required. The highly-trained therapists at PTCOS are evidencebased professionals who offer cost-effective treatment that can not only improve mobility and function, but also can reduce or relieve pain, reduce the need for surgery, and reduce the need for prescription pain medication. The care provided emphasizes allowing and encouraging patients to actively participate in a rehabilitation program that is designed to fit the individual. Whether you have private health insurance, have been injured on the job or automobile accident, or even if you would just like to gain strength, endurance or better motion, PTCOS has a rehabilitation program that will fit your needs. www.gcwmultimedia.com

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• Innovative approaches to exercise with the goal of restoring function. • Rehabilitation programs for post surgical shoulders, elbows, knees, neck and back.

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AQUATIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

The aquatic environment enhances patients across the age span with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary, and integumentary diseases, disorders or conditions. Aquatic Physical Therapy are designed to improve or maintain: • Function • Aerobic Capacity/Endurance Conditioning • Balance, Coordination and Agility • Body Mechanics and Postural Stabilization • Flexibility • Gait and Locomotion • Relaxation • Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance The WorkReady!™ is an on-site physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation program designed to assist you in reaching your maximum potential to return to work. Immediate post-injury, early intervention services for musculoskeletal disorders, postoperative care with transition to work condition program, as required. Our work conditioning program is 4 hours daily, 5 days per week and includes instruction in function, strengthening, range of motion, job simulation and patient education. Once a patient is discharged from the WorkReady!™ program, our occupational therapist accompanies the employee back to their work station for on-site job coaching. If you are interested in having us come out to do a workplace analysis for you, contact us at (228) 872-6821.

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Kandi Berkley’s STORY BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION When I was at my heaviest, I weighed 245 lbs. and was a size 22. I was diabetic and had been placed on daily insulin injections. I also had high blood pressure and fibromyalgia. I was in some sort of pain on a daily basis. I could not participate in very many physical activities and was limited in things I could enjoy doing with my daughter. When I did attempt some, I usually paid for it by being in more pain the next day. Because of this, I believed that I was physically incapable of doing any sustained activity or exercise to change my health. I felt trapped in my body. For a long time, I was depressed and had settled in the “fact” that this was my life. It would only get worse because I was only going to get older (and we all “know” we fall apart as we age). I would one day not be able to function physically at all.

instant, something snapped. The sadness turned into disgust and anger at myself for allowing my life to become this way. I had to do something NOW.

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MY GOAL During one of my semi-annual health check-ups, my doctor was reviewing my blood work results. My A1C (measure of average blood glucose levels) was steadily climbing at each visit and my current daily insulin injection dosage was maxing out. My daily pain maintenance medication dosage was also increasing. As I sat there and discussed the results and the options for my health treatments, I began thinking about where my life was headed. I thought about how disappointed my daughter looked when I would tell her I wasn’t able to go outside and play with her. I thought about the concern in her little eyes when she saw mommy hurting. I thought about her future and how she needs me to be a part of that future. In that

WHAT I DID The fi st goal I set was to lose 50 lbs. I wanted to be able to say I weighed less than 200 lbs. I also wanted to get off f my diabetes and blood pressure medications. Because I hated “exercise,” I had no specific lan other than to start cutting out carbs and calories. I started working out slowly on a Gazelle on almost every lunch break. For a visual reminder of my goals, I created two glasses to place in front of our TV and filled one with 50 marbles. As the weight dropped, I would let my daughter move marbles back and forth between the “bad” and the “good” glass, one for every pound lost or gained. The fi st 20 lbs. seemed to fly off. Then I hit my fi st plateau. I began working out on the Gazelle at night as well, and the scale would barely budge. I grew increasingly more frustrated at my lack of progress as each day passed. In looking for an extracurricular activity for my daughter, I took her to try a martial arts class at Alan Belcher MMA Club. I was fascinated by martial arts and was hoping she would feel the same. While we were being given a tour, I was shown the women’s-only kickboxing class that was in session. When I looked into the room, I saw women who were just... like... me.

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The Gulf Coast Woman team set out in September to inspire others to not wait until January to start getting healthier. Several times a week, we hear from others that they took the challenge and they made it through the holidays without picking up another 5 lbs.! If you did wait for January, that’s cool, too. We want to inspire and encourage you as well. In this issue, the GCW team members share what they have learned so far. We hope this will be useful and informative. If you have questions for us, just post them on our Facebook page and we’ll get right back to you. We also encourage you to share your success with others by using this hashtag: #healthierme2017.

JENNIFER COX >>> 16 POUNDS GONE! I am about halfway through my Healthier Me challenge. I have lost 16 pounds, 8 inches, and a pants size! I feel better physically, mentally, and even spiritually. I appreciate all my sponsors and their support during this challenge. Here are three things I’ve learned so far on this journey: 1. I am stronger than I believed. 2. I have a huge support system that is very encouraging! 3. I am fi ding it easier to make better choices when it comes to nutrition.

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TORI BISHOP >>> 31 POUNDS LIGHTER! So far I am 31 pounds lighter (yay, me!), and I expect to weigh less than 300 pounds by the time you read this issue of the magazine! I have not weighed less than 300 pounds for seven years so I’m ecstatic. I look forward to the next update in the March-April issue. I am four months in to #WhyWaitTillJanuary and I have had some great victories and a few set backs. I am a wife, mother, businesswoman, volunteer and more! Getting healthy means I have to carve out time for myself. Many times we don’t realize in fulfilling the many hats we wear as women, we can neglect our own needs. It has truly taken a team of people to keep me committed to this journey. My coach at Crossfit 228 keeps me accountable 86

to do my workouts. My nutritionist keeps me on track with my eating. My husband stays at home with the kids in the evening so I can go work out. And most of all, I am sticking to it! Here’s what I have learned: I have learned so much important information about food choices from my nutritionist/ dietician Miranda Hebert. She took me on a grocery store tour and showed me how to read labels and stay away from GMO (genetically modifi d) food. Many times people focus on calories. Miranda has educated me on ingredients and how to read labels to fi d hidden chemicals and sugars that impact your body. Th s has made a signifi ant difference with how I shop and cook for my family.

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What the GCW team learned #WhyWaitTillJanuary to #HealthierMe2017 DOROTHY WILSON >>> DOWN 2 PANTS SIZES! I started my healthier you journey on Garden Park Medical Center’s Ideal Protein with a goal of losing 40 pounds. I lost 30 lbs. in a 10-week period and I am down two pants sizes! That’s really, really exciting and I am proud of myself. The weight loss means so much because I needed to lose to become healthier (obesity is linked to so many health risks like high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, sleep apnea). But this also was an opportunity to inspire others to choose a healthier lifestyle. Life is not just about you and your goals; it’s about making a difference in the lives of others everyday. I am so proud of the Gulf Coast Woman team for taking the #WhyWaitTillJanuary challenge because so many others have joined us and are seeing great results! Here are three things I learned during my challenge: 1. You must decide you will be successful from day one. If you approach losing weight as, “I’m going to try this and see how it goes,” you probably will not achieve the results you seek. Set

a realistic goal, determine a realistic strategy and be determined and focused in accomplishing it. 2. If you want to lose weight, start with a program that assists in consistently losing 2-3 pounds weekly. A high-protein plan without intense workouts (this will make you hungry! Stick to walking) will kick-start your plan and help you quickly get to your goal. Work with a dietitian/nutritionist on meal planning. Then transition to real workouts with a trainer to hold you accountable. 3. Understand the science behind weight loss. Many people hop from one weight loss pill to the next greatest diet thing. The result? Frustration and apathy. Choose something that is proven to be effective! The body draws on carbs, muscle and fat to meet its metabolic needs. Your body pulls from your carbohydrate reserve fi st and then burns muscle and fat. I learned all of this from my Garden Park dietitian Joanna Cvitanovich. She is knowledgeable, encouraging and realistic.

AISA TEMPLETON >>> CHANGE ISN’T EASY About a month into the Healthier Me Challenge, I hit a weight-loss plateau. My response was to work out harder, longer and more frequently. But instead of losing weight, my 45-year old body rebelled and I tore my right hip fle or and strained my quadriceps. To say the least, this was a setback. Radical Alterations, my personal training gym, specializes in small group training but my injuries necessitated a completely different workout routine from the rest of my small training group. So, Nolan Halliburton, my trainer there, suggested that I try individualized personal training. It was hard to leave Radical Alterations. After four years of training with the same group, it was hard to leave them and my trainer, who had helped me overcome and achieve so much. But the hard decision was defin tely the right one: my new trainer, Don Sykes of Fitness 1 On 1 90

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SUCCESS

by Ryan Giles

3 things to go farther, faster

Are you a leader in your business? If you’re like most business leaders, you’ve reached your position because you were very good at making the doughnuts (performing the actual “work” of the business). For example, most great legal fi ms are run by great lawyers. Most of the best accounting practices are run by excellent CPAs. Most great marketing agencies are run by great marketers. Th s is good since the passion needed to excel in your fi ld is necessary when starting a business in that fi ld. However, passion alone doesn’t guarantee success. You also need business skills. Fourteen years ago, I started a technology service company. My partners and I were the best technical minds in the area, but our lack of business skills hampered our early growth. Starting and running six businesses over the past two decades has taught me that three things can help your business go farther, faster: a business coach, an operating system and a peer group.

THE COACH Your business needs a coach for the same reason a professional sports team needs a coach. Some of these reasons are: instruction/guidance/experience; accountability; sounding board for ideas; an outsider’s perspective; and help you grow by getting you outside your comfort zone. THE OPERATING SYSTEM Like a computer, your business runs on an operating system. Th s system is the method you or your management team uses to run the day-to-day operations. If you’re like most businesses, this “system” isn’t well documented or even well thought out. Worse, your staff embers may not even be aware of how or why the system works. Some benefits of a good operating system: intentional, predictable growth; communication rhythm to keep your company on the same page; processes to solve problems and develop your people; scorecard to measure your team’s progress; vision, values, focus, health and traction. For more information on the best operating system I’ve found, visit www.RyanGiles.com. THE PEER GROUP A peer group can be local, regional or national, and is usually, but not always comprised of similar businesses in the same industry. I’ve successfully been a part of peer groups with focuses on CEO/leadership skills, marketing, sales, and fi ance. Here are a few of the many benefits a peer group can offer: group purchasing discounts; industry best-practices and fi ancial benchmarking; accountability; and networking.

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Learn from your favorite millionaire

How can you become a millionaire if you have never met one? Certainly, it is possible, but it is great to learn from people who have achieved what you want to achieve. I don’t know about you, but I would LOVE to be a millionaire … a billionaire even! I had a great opportunity to speak at by Stephanie and attend the Billionaire Roundtable Barnes in Las Vegas last year as part of the Fabulous 5 Speaking Tour hosted by Women of Wealth Magazine. I got to hear wisdom from the fi st African-American billionaire, Janice Bryant Howroyd; J. Martin Alexander, CEO of FUBU; Dr. Jeffery Magee, best-selling author; and Real Estate Mogul, Eric Forest. It was a great opportunity to be up close and personal with people who have achieved great accomplishments in their industries. Being there was not only a treat, but a great example of how important it is to develop strategies for your personal success by learning from the best. Anybody can meet a millionaire, or whatever your dream position is! We are incredibly blessed to have access to the lives and experiences of successful people every day. There are three major ways you can “meet” and learn from your favorite millionaire!

“company” during a long drive. It is incredibly important to make effici t use of your time to learn as much as you can. PRIVATE ACCESS EVENTS Now you may never bid on the annual charity lunch with Warren Buffett — it went for $3,456,789 this year — but, you can get access to many private access events where millionaires are invited to speak on panels and do live interviews. Some of the more intimate settings may have exclusive access, but if you build networks with the people and organizations that host events featuring your favorite person of interest, you can learn how to gain access. You can begin by searching event websites, such as Eventbrite, under the appearances or networking section and fi d out who is being hosted in your city. Don’t be afraid to travel to other cities where events are held. Ultimately, success is based on who you know — or who you know about. Be creative in gaining access to your virtual mentors.

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Meet Adele Lyons, Chamber’s new CEO Adele Lyons sees a challenge and is unafraid to step up to tackle it. She served as executive director of the Gulf Coast Business Technology Center, now the Innovation Center, for 15 years, then worked four years as program director of the Knight Foundation. Passionate about serving her community, she next led Habitat for Humanity for six years. And most recently, she stepped into another role serving the community, as chief executive officer f the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber. Gulf Coast Woman asked her to share about her vision for her new job and her aspirations for her life.

HER ROLE

WHAT SHE WANTS PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT HER

“I have high expectations of my friends, family and co-workers. I fi d that if you expect a lot from people, they will usually deliver. People can always do more and be better than they think they can. I have found that theory to work for me so that I always want to deliver more than people expect.”

Adele Lyons, right, with former CEO Kimberly Nastasi at a September reception honoring Nastasi’s contributions to the Chamber.

“I will lead the organization with strategic direction and vision, working side by side with the Board of Directors and the over 950 members who represent over 50,000 employees.”

HER 2017 VISION

“My vision is to take the Coast Chamber to the next level for educational programs as well as events and activities. When the Coast Chamber became accredited in 2014, the Chamber received four out of five stars. I am shooting for that fi h star during the re-accreditation process.”

WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT HER

“Most people don’t know I have a collection of interesting purses. Most recently I bought a purse at the Library of Congress made out of old books and I received a gift f a purse that looks like a popcorn box.”

BALANCING CAREER AND FAMILY

“I fi d I am much better now in balancing work, volunteering in the community and spending time with my friends and family. I just have learned not to take on too much.”

WHAT MOTIVATES HER TO SUCCEED

“My motivation to succeed is internal. I want to know I have done the best I could at any task I tackle.”

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HOME

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Homing instinct

Third generation family follows pull to BSL story and photos by Ellis Anderson

Bill Stakelum is the third generation of his New Orleans family to have a weekend cottage in Bay St. Louis, but the new cottage on St. John is no longer just a getaway, it’s become a full-time home. It’s called a homing instinct. Lots of animals have it. Some inner compass compels salmon to return to the stream of their birth, and birds to navigate thousands of miles without a map. Each year, millions of butterflies ake fli ht across the vast Gulf of Mexico driven by the same mysterious guidance system. If scientists want to research the homing instinct in humans, a team should come to Bay St. Louis. It’s a notoriously hard place for people to leave, and if they do, there’s often a strong desire to return. Bill is a perfect example. His grandparents owned a cottage 116

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on Leonhard Avenue (in the town’s Cedar Point section) and his parents had a house on Wolfe Street, bordering a canal. Both of these houses were second homes, places to escape the pressures and heat of New Orleans — retreats where laughter and relaxation ruled. His grandparent’s house was fl oded in Camille in 1969, and the aging couple eventually bid it farewell. Bill’s parents sold their house on Wolfe Street a few years after that. Although Bill has spent most of his life in New Orleans working as a convention manager for large hotels, he never stopped dreaming of a return. Finally, in 2005, he began shopping for a home of his own. He found one that seemed perfect, but Hurricane Katrina permanently interrupted the sale. Even then, the Bay kept pulling him back, yet he couldn’t fi d anything that seemed “right.” At one point, he actually made an attempt to buy his grandparents old house on Leonhard Avenue. It had been built in the 1870s and the historic gem was still salvageable even after heavy damage from Katrina. However, it was outside the Bay’s Historic District and lacked any protection or oversight. Before a deal could be struck, the owners bulldozed the irreplaceable community asset.

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RELATIONSHIPS

Unique ways to say ‘I love you’ by Dana Sleger Ladies, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s time to start exploring creative ways to let that special guy know you care. Check out this list of unique ways to celebrate your beloved. 1. We all know the saying, “A way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Well, there’s a reason these words are so popular: it’s true! What’s his favorite meal? His favorite dessert? His favorite restaurant? Start making that grocery list or call in that reservation and plan a superb feast. 2. A coupon book full of redeemable IOU’s is sure to pique his interest, especially if your man can cash in on some fli tatious fun. 3. In the South, sports reign supreme, so there’s a good chance he has a favorite college and/or pro team. If a stadium or arena visit to see the action up close is out of your price range or not available, opt for some team memorabilia he can add to the man cave or offi . 4. If he’s a music lover, check out local and regional concert listings and see what tickets you can snag for a surprise night of entertainment. 5. What’s his favorite hobby? Golf, fishing, hunting? Arrange a day where your man can hang out with the guys or savor some solo time, and then have a little “something, something” planned when he gets home to celebrate him. 6. Have the kids stay with a relative or friend and create a magical date night at home. Grab a bottle of wine and his favorite movie (yes, endure it even if you don’t like it), or put on some music and light

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some candles — either way, let romance take its course. 7. If stepping out of a place of familiarity would be better, perhaps a staycation in a nice local hotel or an out-of-town getaway may be just what the love doctor ordered. 8. Now, if you really want to catch your husband’s attention, consider presenting him with a boudoir photo album that spotlights your beautiful essence in a more risqué, yet elegant and tasteful manner. Find a good and reputable photographer on the Coast who specializes in these kinds of fun photo shoot sessions that lets your inner wild side shine for your man’s eyes only! 9. Create an “I appreciate you” book. Write your hubs, boyfriend or fiancée a letter that tells him why he means so much to you. If you share a family together, have the kids participate and write a letter as well. And don’t forget the family pet either! If his dog or cat is a treasured sidekick, lend your voice and write a letter or sign a card on behalf of his buddy. 10. Learn his love language. Whether it’s words of affirmation, quality time, gifts r something else, do some heart research and fi d out what actions speak volumes of “I love you” to your beloved. You already have a headstart with this list!

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

A Super Bowl party needs a super feast Need a good recipe for the biggest football game of the year? Pinterest is your go-to source for yummy treats sure to score a touchdown with guests! PHILLY CHEESESTEAK DIP

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4 14 oz. packages of cocktail sausages 16 to 18 oz. bottle of honey-flavored barbecue sauce 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 12 oz. bottle of lager beer

Move oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat add onion, pepper and Italian dressing. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions become translucent and soften, about 5 minutes. Add cream cheese to pan and use back of a wooden spoon to break it into chunks. Once cream cheese starts to melt, add Greek yogurt and American cheese. Stir constantly until all the cheese melts. Turn heat off and stir in chopped roast beef. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then bake for 10 more minutes, or until the edges are bubbly. Serve with sliced French bread and tortilla chips. Pinterest source: Food, Folks and Fun

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Place the sausages in the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and beer and stir to combine. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or until the sausages are warmed through. Lower heat and keep warm to serve. Pinterest source: FoodieCrush BUFFALO CHICKEN TORTILLA ROLL UPS 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 (8 oz.) block of light cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Buffalo wings sauce 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 2 Tbsp. sour cream 4 (6-inch) large flour tortillas 2 to 3 green onions, thinly sliced In a mixing bowl combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and the cheddar cheese. Add chicken with 1/2 cup Buffalo wings sauce. Lay a tortilla out on a plate and spread an even layer of the chicken and cheese mixture all the way to the edges (about

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2 to 3 Tbsp.). Roll up tortilla tightly and place on a plate and then repeat until all the ingredients have been used. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator. Slice the ends off of each rolled tortillas and set aside. Garnish with sliced green onion. Note: Make sure tortillas are at room temperature before you roll them so they are nice and flexible. Yield: 35-40 Pinterest source: Sugar Apron HOT SAUSAGE BEER CHEESE DIP 1 (16 oz.) roll hot breakfast sausage 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup beer 2 (8 oz.) blocks of low fat cream cheese 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 cup diced green onion Chips, bread or vegetables for serving Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and no longer pink. While cooking, break the sausage up into crumbles. Place 2 cups cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder and beer in a food processor or blender. Mix until well combined. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add cooked sausage and the remaining 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Mix until combined. Place mixture into an oven safe dish and bake for 15 to

20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with diced green onion and serve with chips, bread or vegetables. Serves: 6-8 Pinterest source: Food Lovin Family SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIES 1 cup butter 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Approx. 10 oz. caramel sauce Coarse sea salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x9 baking dish. Melt together the butter and the semi sweet chocolate. Let cool slightly. Stir in the sugar and the eggs. Mix in the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread the batter in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely before topping with caramel sauce and sprinkling with sea salt. Yield: 9 Pinterest source: Something Swanky

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Are you the Coast’s biggest football fan? Prove it to us! Show us your game day face and tell us about your rituals. We’ll share the real “Biggest Fans” on social media. Need an example? Meet Lynn Frisby! She lives in D’Iberville and is a true LSU Tiger fan, especially since she’s been going to games in Tiger Stadium, aka Death Valley, since she was 8 years old. It’s a purple and gold family because her brother played LSU football and now serves as the sideline reporter for the team. Lynn and her husband attend most home games and one of her rituals is on the Friday before game days, she is always decked out head-to-toe in purple and gold: attire, jewelry, shoes, purse — you name it! Want to show off our team spirit? Submit your story and photos to dana@gulfcoastwomanmagazine.com or post them on Facebook.

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CHARRED

Premier steak and oyster bar opens in Ocean Springs by Chris Dearman

With outstanding cuisine and a cozy atmosphere, Charred is the perfect venue for fresh steaks, delightful oysters and much more. Restaurateur Jourdan Nicaud’s newest project originally opened in August as Soigne, a fi e dining restaurant, but after some good feedback from the community, it was rebranded into a more casual steak and oyster bar. By reducing the prices, yet keeping the same quality of ingredients, Charred is now poised to become one of the premier restaurants on the Gulf Coast. “We listened to the people of Ocean Springs, as we really wanted to cater to what they wanted,” says General Manager Todd Williams. “We wanted to make a warm and inviting place with our head chef Milton Joachim to make his food and talent more accessible to the general public.” Upon entering Charred, fresh ingredients are already on display with local oysters being shucked right in front of you. Moving on to the parlor, there is a large lifelike tree in the center that was made by Disney Imagineers, which creates the perfect atmosphere to spend an intimate evening with someone special or celebrate with a gathering of friends. Whether you decide to eat in the parlor, the chandelier dining room, or the outdoor dining area, Chef Joachim, promises a meal customers won’t forget, especially since his culinary background includes working at New Orleans standouts such as Commander’s Palace, Stella, and Gautreau’s. You will want to start with the oysters, which are brought in fresh daily. In addition to raw, Charred offers 124

four different varieties that can be ordered as a combo platter: Chargrilled, Sweet & Spicy, Rockefeller and Bacon & Bleu. The tasty Chargrilled oysters consist of garlic butter and fresh grated parmesan, while the Sweet & Spicy made with a Sriracha-based secret sauce will leave your mouth with a pleasant kick after a sweet beginning. The traditional Rockefeller are especially good since it’s made with house-braised spinach and not a cream topping that can overwhelm the oyster. My personal favorite was the Bacon & Bleu, which were some of the best I’ve ever had. You wouldn’t think blue cheese would go well with an oyster, but when paired with cuts of famous Benton’s Tennessee bacon, they are absolutely divine. After waking up your palate with savory oysters, take a look at the chalkboard for daily specials and dinner features. Some dishes you may fi d include Redfish & Grits or Trout Almondine, as well as creative soups and salads whipped up by Chef Joachim using ingredients straight from the docks or even fish he caught himself. As far as steaks are concerned, the talk around town is that this is the place to go. Cut to order from Chicago, the 28-day, dry-aged filets and ribeyes are pan seared at 800 degrees. I opted for the small filet topped with a red wine demi that came with Creole mustard mashed potatoes and seared Brussel sprouts. The mouth-watering steak was cooked to perfection, and the expertly prepared Brussel sprouts are good enough to be a meal on its own. While I didn’t have the opportunity to try it fi sthand, customers also rave about the Charred Burger, which is made from ribeye cuttings topped with aged cheddar

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cheese and hickory smoked country bacon jam. If brunch is your forte, be sure to check out Charred’s Sunday Champagne Brunch where you will fi d popular dishes such as Chicken & Waffles — uttermilk fried chicken served over a sweet potato waffle opped with a pepper jelly glaze. Another brunch favorite is Shrimp & Grits: Gulf shrimp sautéed with diced bacon and hot sauce, served over stone ground grits topped with smoked gouda. “The shrimp and grits are amazing,” says Nyra Billings, server at Charred. “I do consider myself a fi e lady, but I will lick the bowl!” Each entrée comes with a complimentary glass of champagne and you can also order seasonal mimosas such as the white cranberry, lemon mint, pineapple or almond varieties. The restaurant also features a vibrant wine offering with selections chosen to perfectly complement any entrée. For those who like to end a meal on a sweet note, save room for one of Charred’s made-in-house desserts. Besides the changing specials, you will want to try the delectable southern banana bread pudding, or a slice of lemon or apple icebox pie. “We worked really hard to try and make this place something Ocean Springs can appreciate, and that everyone will love and enjoy,” Williams says. “It’s upscale, but it’s relatable. I want guests to come and have a relaxing time, enjoy themselves with the people they’re with, and experience good southern Creole cooking.”

IF YOU GO 1019 Government St., Ocean Springs (228) 447-3928 www.charredos.com www.facebook.com/CharredOS Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations are encouraged, especially on weekends. Charred also is available to host meetings and special events.

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Mardi Gras Cocktails

Mardi Gras COCKTAILS During Carnival season, these tasty cocktails are sure to make merrymaking even merrier! compiled by Dana Sleger

KING CAKE MARTINI 2 oz. King Cake Vodka 1 oz. light Creme de Cacao 1 oz. Rum Chata Shake with ice and serve straight up in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a festive sugared rim and cinnamon sugar. 200 North Beach Hurricane Hunter Bar and Restaurant Bay Saint Louis Bartender: Taylor Jane Davalos 126

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BANANA MOON PIE COCKTAIL u 2 oz. Bols Crème de Banana 1 oz. Rum Chata 1 oz. Pinnacle Whipped Vodka 4 oz. Half & Half Fill cocktail shaker with all ingredients and shake until frothy. Pour into cocktail glass and garnish with a Banana Moon Pie. Cheap Beads Martini and Banana Moonpie Cocktail by Scranton’s Restaurant and Catering, Pascagoula Bartender: Erin Bennett

CHEAP BEADS MARTINI p 2 oz. Pinnacle King Cake Vodka 2 oz. cranberry juice 2 oz. pineapple juice Splash of Grenadine Rim a martini glass with purple, green and gold sanding sugar. Fill shaker with ice, add vodka, juices and Grenadine, and shake until cold and strain into martini glass. Garnish with a cherry and some cheap beads!

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ALMOND JOY MARTINI q 1 oz. chocolate vodka 1 oz. coconut vodka 1/4 oz. Kahlúa 1/4 oz. Irish cream 3 oz. Half & Half 1/2 oz. chocolate syrup Dip rim in chocolate syrup and then in coconut shavings. Mix all ingredients with ice in a shaker. Shake well and pour into martini glass.

t BACCHUS BREW 2 oz. gold rum 1 oz. white rum 1/2 oz. Frangelico 2 oz. orange juice 2 oz. pineapple juice 1/2 oz. Grenadine Stir all ingredients together and serve over ice in a large highball glass. Bacchus, Biloxi Almond Joy Martini by Mosaic Restaurant & Bar Ocean Springs Photo by: Ben Fant v18n2 96-132 Beauty, Success, Home, Food.indd 127

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Celebrate MLK’s legacy JAN. 7 “Changing History: “Hidden Figures” movie screening, Cinemark Theater, Gulfport JAN. 7 10 a.m.-noon, Isiah Fredericks Center “Changing Health Through Fitness Boxing with Callahan”

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JAN. 10 6 p.m., Café Climb “Changing Perception: When Women Talk” JAN. 13 6 p.m., Grace Temple Changed By Grace: Gospel Concert JAN. 14 “Extraordinary Youth for Change Youth Summit” Magnolia Middle School JAN. 14 11:30 a.m., Hancock Bank Biloxi Main Branch, Pink Lotus

Project “Changing Through Empowerment” - Vision Board Experience

JAN. 15 3 p.m., Biloxi Civic Center “Creating Change” Sunday inspirational service with keynote speaker Brandi Harvey JAN. 16 MLK parade, Downtown Biloxi JANUARY 21 8 p.m., Almanette Hotel and Bistro, Gulfport “Changing the Narrative: Words Gone Wild” JAN. 21-FEB. 4 Biloxi Little Theater “Changing Through Art - To Kill A Mockingbird” JAN. 29 “A Changed Man: Man 2 Man Summit”

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HOMING INSTINCT continued Th ee years ago, Bill found a lot on St. John Street that fit the bill. He decided to call in an offer, but couldn’t fi d the time until the end of business day. When he reached the realtor, he learned it’d been sold earlier that afternoon. Bill continued shopping in the Bay, but he would drive by the lot on St. John on occasion to see what was transpiring. It turned out that the lot was part of a small infill development that local builder Terry Stoltz was creating. One day, they chanced to meet at the site and began discussing the possibilities of Terry building a house specifi ally for Bill. It turns out Bill discovered that he and Terry shared very similar values and sense of aesthetics. During the building process, Bill had a few must-haves: a walk-in shower in the master bath; a large, open fl or plan, encompassing living/dining/kitchen; a picket fence and a porch swing; front porch steps that were exact copies of the one at the Mockingbird Café; and an enclosed sleeping porch. “My grandparents’ house had porches on three sides,” Bill says. “One of them had big windows, lap siding and partial walls. I wanted a room to look like that, to have that feel.” The colors of the St. John Street house also became a major consideration. “Terry and I painted swatches of colors all over the house before I made the fi al decision. We wanted it to be a fun place,” he says. “So while we started out with a ‘Beach Casual’ theme, we ended up with ‘Beach Accidently Meets Uptown.’” The orange doorway of the new cottage pays a bright tribute to the Wolfe Street house. “My mom was very creative. She designed the inside of

that house to be like the popular restaurant Bali High in New Orleans.” The sleeping porch of the new house has become Bill’s favorite room. The windows are different sizes, exposed rafters cross a bead-board ceiling and the fl or is made from porch decking. Almost every piece of furnishing, painting or decorative object in the house has a family connection. Bill says that his family spent the summers at the Wolfe Street house, with Bill’s dad commuting into New Orleans each day on the train. Bill’s idyllic days were spent crabbing, fishing, and making trips into “town” with his Mom to pick up mail from the post office nd fresh bread from Bobbye Ann’s bakery. But these days, he’s making new memories.

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COAST CARES

Women’s Center celebrates 40 years, changes

Twenty people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute in the United States. In 2015 alone, the Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence provided 25,890 nights of service and 49,283 meals to 2,840 victims of violence in South Mississippi. The Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence has been serving victims of by Sandra domestic violence since 1977. As the agency Morrison has grown in size and reach over the years, so have our services, which not only meet the physical needs of the Coast’s diverse populations suffering abuse, but also their emotional, legal and fi ancial needs. Th s is why we’re celebrating the center’s 40th anniversary in 2017 by dropping “Women’s” from our name and formally embracing the inclusion that has always been part of our mission to serve victims across all racial, social, ethnic, religious and economic groups regardless of age, sex or lifestyle. As the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, we hope to raise awareness in our community about the victims we continue to serve and the programs available to meet their needs.

Domestic Violence Program: Offers a crisis line, shelter, counseling, civil legal services, case management and court advocacy to two shelter facilities in Harrison and Jackson counties. Sexual Assault Program: Offers support to victims of rape through 24-hour emergency response, counseling, civil legal services, court advocacy and case management, as well as services and support to adult or child victims of human sex trafficking. Children’s Program: Serves children affected by sexual assault and domestic violence through counseling, child care, prevention education programs, and a therapeutic preschool for children who have experienced or witnessed violence, been a victim of sexual assault, lost a family member to homicide, or come from a home where substance abuse was present. Survivors of Homicide Program: Offers grief counseling, support groups, and court advocacy. Criminal Justice Program: Provides support and assistance to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault who are involved in criminal proceedings through court advocacy, counseling and case management.

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