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“Being on the heavy side stopped me from fully enjoying the small things, like playing outside with my children,” says the Lucedale cosmetologist and mother of three girls. “Normally I would get tired very quickly.”

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Since starting her weight loss journey, Havard has shed 144 pounds — down from 330 pounds at the outset.

While she occasionally indulges her cravings, Havard says she has overhauled her lifestyle since the surgery. Adding regular physical activity to her regimen, and being mindful of what she eats, have fueled her transformation.

“I’ll enjoy a taste here and there, but I get right back on track,” she says. “I enjoy walking with my kids in the afternoons.”

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Nail polish, Barbies, dress-up are all just another regular day for this Biloxi father

By Jennifer Gentile As a husband and father of three girls, John Fitzhugh is used to being outnumbered.

That’s not to say the Jackson native, who has lived on the Coast for over 30 years, minds being the only man in his household.

“I’m in touch with my feminine side,” says Fitzhugh, a professional photojournalist. “I let my wife handle all those ‘girl’ things, but I have always spent lots of time with them.”

His daughters Shelby, 15, and Emily, 13, were adopted at the ages of 3 and 1, respectively. Rose, now 19, is attending the University of South Alabama with plans to become a physical therapist.

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Day, Fitzhugh has reason to reflect on raising a trio of young women with distinct personalities. Shelby, he says, “is a classic teen,” while Emily is a “fun, outgoing” animal lover who volunteers at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Rose shares her dad’s love of soccer, playing through high school until injury forced her to give up the game.

“I coached all of them in rec soccer,” he recalls, “so I guess that satisfied whatever itch I may have had to do that kind of thing with sons.” Fitzhugh is such a soccer fan that before knowing whether his first child was a boy or a girl, she’d already been

nicknamed “Mele” — combining the names of soccer stars Mia Hamm and Pelé.

Acknowledging he has “nothing to compare it to,” Fitzhugh says he hasn’t found anything especially difficult about raising all girls — even when it meant getting a manicure at their sidewalk salon.

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do my nails,” Fitzhugh says. “I spent plenty of time playing with Barbies and other dolls, playing kitchen and other ‘girl’ type things. My kids loved going to (Lynn Meadows Discovery Center), so the dress-up and other pretend activities there were common.”

Whether he was reading bedtime stories or teaching his daughters to ride bikes, Sharon Fitzhugh says her husband always has been an involved parent. She recalls that when the girls and their friends would put on fashion shows, he always would emcee the event.

“I can still hear his fun, bellowing introductions,” she says. “The girls would not walk down the hallway until he announced them.”

When Fitzhugh’s daughters had special events like dances or sports matches, Sharon Fitzhugh adds, he’d document them them with his camera. Each year for Christmas, the girls would receive small, individual albums as stocking stuffers.

“Those books are all over our house now, and they are a treasure to look through,” she says. “I know these albums make the girls feel very special.”

Today, the devoted dad says one of his biggest challenges is limiting screen time for his two teenagers at home and keeping phones, tablets and other devices from “dominating their lives.”

“I don’t think it would be any different than if they were boys or both,” he says. “There is lots of drama that I wish we could avoid, but it comes with the age.”

According to Sharon Fitzhugh, the girls had their dad wrapped around their finger from the beginning — a claim he doesn’t dispute. The first time he heard “Three Little Girls,” a song by Eric Clapton,” she recalls, the special place his daughters hold in his heart was on full display.

“The lyrics, about getting all the love you need and having a brighter day because of three little girls, spoke to him,” she says, “and he could not hold back his smile or his tears.”

Fitzhugh’s own father died in a car accident when he was in high school, and Father’s Day inevitably brings him to mind.

“I wish I had been able to know my father as an adult, to spend time with him after I matured,” he says. “I remember what a good dad he was, and I try, but likely fail, to emulate him.”

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Rhiannon Owens’ mom has joked that her daughter got her artistic start in a highchair, finger-painting with her food.

By Jennifer Gentile

Family members also say the D’Iberville resident’s talent is hereditary, passed down from a dad with a knack for drawing.

“As an only child, my imagination kept me out of trouble,” Owens recalls. “I would sit in my room listening to music and drawing all day and night.”

The freelance artist/illustrator evolved from drawing on the floor of her kindergarten to creating pop culture art professionally — sketching such icons as Betty Boop, Star Trek’s Mr. Spock and many Star Wars, Marvel and DC Comics characters.

Describing herself as “primarily a trading card artist,” Owens says her favorite subjects to sketch are strong, heroic women.

“My goal is to represent female characters as powerful, capable, and strong in a way that is not overtly sexual or (cheesy) in nature,” Owens says. “I want them to look like

become small, intricate compositions.

She taught herself to draw by copying panels and covers from comic books, so a 2013 project — a set of nine trading cards showcasing Marvel Comics’ strongest women — was a “dream come true.” A follow-up project the next year was focused on villainesses and cemented her professional standing.

Owens’s career takes her to comic and pop culture conventions throughout the country, and she’s been invited to participate in numerous panel discussions. When she speaks with the public, she says her favorite compliment is when mothers or young girls say her work inspires them.

“Superheroes aren’t taken seriously by a lot of people, and that’s fine,” Owens says, “but I believe they are character archetypes used to encourage others to find the best versions of themselves and push to be more or do more

ICONIC MUSING they can handle and do anything and still be feminine and/or beautiful without looking like waify pinups who have zero business fighting battles with super villains.”

The artist works in mixed media, mainly using Copic markers and highlighting or detailing with colored pencils, fine liners or gel pens.

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Rhiannon Owens, left, works in mixed media.

than the average person.”

Intentional or not, Owens says every artist will grow over time — as she has by being involved in 100-plus projects since 2008. Not only have the color palettes and media she uses changed, but so have her ambitions.

Whether she invents an iconic superhero or makes her mark another way, Owens aspires to have a lasting impact.

“There are opportunities and genres of pop culture art I haven’t even begun to dabble in, so who knows where the day and roads will take me,” she says. “As long as I can sustain myself with it, I am happy.”

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Workingmoms moms finish finish their their college degrees Working degrees while while juggling jugglingfamily familyand andcareer career

From left, Sonya Edwards and Jennifer Taylor From left, Sonya Edwards and Jennifer Taylor Returning to college after years in the working world Returning to college after years in the working world is frightening enough for most people. Doing that while is frightening enough for most people. Doing that while having to juggle family, a job and all of the other challenges having to juggle family, a job and all of the other challenges of everyday adult life is even more intimidating. of everyday adult though, life is even intimidating.

“It can be done, and more I’m proof of that,” said Jennifer “It can be done, though, and I’m proof of that,”but said Jennifer Taylor. “It’s not easy and, yes, it is even scary, it is worth Taylor.

“It’s not easy and, yes, it is even scary, but it is worth it in the end.” it inTaylor, the end. ” is graduating from Mississippi Gulf Coast who Taylor, whoCollege’s is graduating Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Jacksonfrom County Campus, has a 6-yearCommunity Jackson Campus, has aenough 6-yearold son andCollege’s a full-time job as aCounty pipefitter.

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County Campus, helped Taylor navigate theatre-admission Sonya Edwards, an enrollment specialist the Jackson process and even helped her find financial assistance to County Campus, helped Taylor navigate the re-admission cover part her educational “Whenassistance Jennifer first process andofeven helped herexpenses. find financial to came to visit me, she was very nervous about re-enrolling. cover part of her educational expenses. “When Jennifer first It took a while tovery finally make the decision.

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After Aftergraduation, graduation,Taylor Taylorsaid saidshe sheplans planstotoseek seeka supervisory a supervisory position.

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Life also got in the way for Kimberly Trochessett, a student Life also got in the way for Kimberly Trochessett, a student at the college’s Jefferson Davis Campus. A mother of two, at the college’s Jefferson Davis Campus. A mother of two, she has always wanted to get a degree in nursing. “You she has always wanted to get a degree in nursing. “You know, I got married, had started school, and my husband know, I got married, hadtostarted andBill. myCollege husband had an opportunity to go college school, on the G.I. hadbe anexpensive, opportunity go to the college on thetoG.I. Bill. attend College can so to I made decision let him can be expensive, I made the decision to let school, and I went so to work full-time at a bank. ” him attend school, and I went to work full-time a bank. ” Trochessett worked 22 years at theatbank, raising two Trochessett worked 22 years at the bank, raising two daughters, now 12 and 22, before she realized she still had daughters, now 12 and just 22, before sheyou stilljust had the same dream.

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As chief meteorologist with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron — commonly known as the Hurricane Hunters — Woods is among the first to see a storm churning before it fizzles out or makes landfall. Flying into a hurricane aboard a WC-130J model aircraft, her job is to collect data that the National Hurricane Center will use for its forecast program and its watch, warning and advisory system.

“Every storm is different,” she says. “Most of the time there is just a lot of rain showers and some gusty winds; every once in a while, you get to penetrate a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher), and the experience is quite different.”

June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30.

Last year saw 15 named storms, including two major hurricanes. Florence unleashed more than 30 inches of rain on the Carolinas, causing catastrophic flooding and forcing evacuations.

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Researchers are predicting a fairly normal hurricane season for 2019, meaning 12 to 14 named storms. Five to seven of those are expected to become hurricanes, according to the forecast, and two could become major storms.

No outlook can say when or where these storms might develop, which is where Woods and the Hurricane Hunters come in. Crews make multiple passes through a storm’s eye, releasing dropsonde devices that gather readings about temperature, wind speed, wind direction, humidity and barometric pressure. This information provides a more accurate picture of the hurricane and which areas must be evacuated — ultimately saving lives.

To promote preparedness prior to storm season, the Hurricane Hunters partner each year with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour, or CHAT. This year’s tour stopped in four cities, where members of the 53rd told the public about their mission and urged people to get ready for the storm season ahead.

Forecasts aside, Woods notes it only takes one storm to wreak havoc where you live. She urges everyone living in the Gulf Coast region and other hurricane-prone areas to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

“I always stress to folks to have a plan for evacuation, listen to local authorities when they ask for you to evacuate and recognize the true danger of these amazing storms,” she says.

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hen others tell Sasha Bledsoe they never could be a foster parent — that she and her husband are somehow special — she begs to differ. “(Foster children) don’t need perfect parents; they just need a parent that’s willing to love them,” says the stayat-home mom of two, “and loving a child is easy because children are so worthy of love.”

On any given day, over 400,000 children are living in foster care throughout the U.S., ranging in age from birth to 21 and remaining in the system for an average of two years, according to the nonprofit Voices for Children. Addiction figured prominently in Sasha’s own family and her husband, Eddie’s, she says, so they knew they could relate to children with difficult backgrounds.

“We went into foster care blindly and out of faith; we didn’t have a clue what we were getting into,” she says. “We just knew there was a need, and we had the space in our home and our hearts.”

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TAKING THE LEAP Before Sasha, Eddie acknowledges, he never gave fostering or adoption much thought. They started by searching on AdoptUSKids.org, he says, and soon encountered a sobering reality. “(We) found so many kids we hoped to help but were told the out-of-state adoption process is very difficult and almost impossible …,” he says. “I’d love for that process in the future to become easier.”

Prospective foster parents can earn their license several ways, Sasha explains; one being a weekend licensing program through Rescue 100 — a collaborative effort among the state Department of Child Protection Services, courts and churches to streamline the process. Another option is contacting the county CPS office and getting licensed independently.

The training regimen includes instruction on dealing with certain situations foster parents are likely to encounter, interviews and a home study.

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“We’ve never really had a difficult experience with our placements, at least not anything that seemed out of normal for a child in their situation,” Sasha says. “Usually babies and small children are scared because they don’t understand what’s going on.”

The process has proven mostly positive, Eddie agrees.

“The thought of helping a child by way of providing a loving home for him or her to stay in makes me feel like we’re making a difference — and that is very rewarding,” he says. “One of the biggest challenges with fostering is knowing your time with a child is sometimes limited. You may only have a small window to try and make an impact on that child.”

LETTING GO Both Bledsoes recognize that the goal of fostering is reunification with the child’s birth family. The couple has seen several children placed with them go home, which Sasha calls “a beautiful experience to be part of.”

“To see a biological parent work hard and do what is best for their child, and the child be returned, isn’t painful like I originally thought it would be,” she says. “It’s joyous!”

Sasha says she also didn’t expect the experience of adopting their son to be so different than fostering other children. The couple has been forced to accept their lack of control, she adds, and learn to trust God. “Throughout our adoption process, we don’t have a say in what we think is best for our son,” she explains. “Whether he stays with us or is reunified with his biological parents is up to his caseworkers and the judge to decide, and that is very hard.”

So far, their adoption journey has been ongoing for twoand-a-half-years, Sasha says, and they hope the adoption becomes official later this year or early next. When they got Parker, termination of parental rights had been ordered, but not yet completed.

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forward, he adds, “use your support system.”

“We’re blessed enough to have an amazing church that encouraged and supported us,” Eddie says.

Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help, he adds; many support groups on the Coast can offer an array of resources.

Finally — “Just be willing.”

“If you take the leap of faith and decide to foster and it’s not what you expect, or it’s not for you, don’t worry,” Eddie says. “There are many other ways to help ….” He specifically mentions CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers, who speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the legal system.

FINDING PEACE, LOVE If a family is open to fostering or adopting, Sasha says, the rewards are endless.

“The love you feel is priceless; the peace you see in a child’s eyes when they realize they are safe is something you will never forget,” she says. “My favorite moments are when a child gets settled and falls asleep in my husband’s arms, or slides their tiny hand into mine while watching a movie.”

The Bledsoes stay busy keeping up with an active toddler and giggling with their baby girl. Some of their favorite family activities, Sasha says, are going to the park, swimming, traveling and jumping on the trampoline.

While Parker is fearless, adventurous and strong-willed, Isla’s personality appears to be more reserved, cautious and laid back, Sasha says.

“Both are loving, affectionate and super snuggly,” she adds, “so we have the best of both worlds!”

As a parent, Eddie says he strives to balance being a disciplinarian and a loving, playful dad. His spouse, he adds with admiration, is a natural, exceptional mom.

“She is kind. She is loving,” he says. “She is selfless and always puts the needs of her kids before her own. She is everything we all hope for in a mother, and for that I am truly grateful!”

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By Jennifer Gentile Since becoming a single mom six years ago, Theresa Frontz has managed the role by being in constant conversation with God. “It really is my faith that has gotten me through every day,” says Frontz, who lives in Gulfport with her children Nicholas, 18, and Mary, 13. “One of my favorite scriptures is ‘I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.’”

Even before getting out of bed, Frontz starts each morning with prayer. She then reminds her son to drive carefully, drops her daughter off at school and goes to work as a relief services assistant with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport.

Frontz admits that in facing each day’s challenges, not having a spouse to talk to or help make decisions can be difficult. Since losing her husband, Mike, suddenly to sepsis in 2013, she’s not only had to adjust to parenting solo, but also acquire a number of new maintenance and repair skills. However, her son Nicholas has stepped up to help around the house — one of the many ways Frontz’s children have made her proud.

“My husband was my son’s best friend; they did everything together and spent hours tinkering,” she says.

“Nicholas has come to our home repair rescue time and time again. He amazes me with his knowledge of how to fix things.”

Not only does her son have a servant’s heart, according to Frontz, but he is an “old soul” who is wise beyond his years.

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“He can strike up a conversation with anyone,” she adds admiringly.

“He is the type to walk in a room full of strangers and leave with a room full of friends.” A senior who graduated last month from Gulfport High School, Frontz says Nicholas recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout and plans to major in business finance and minor in ministry at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida.

Mary, a seventh-grader at St. Patrick High School, loves science videos and medical dramas, her mom says, and also is a talented athlete; her first year on a recreational soccer team, she earned a place on the Allstar team, then the Select team, and she also excels in basketball and tennis.

Theresa Frontz, with her children, Nich“She is quiet and reserved, but olas and Mary a very deep thinker,” Frontz says.

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IT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOUTH TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THEY CAN HAVE FUN WITHOUT ALCOHOL Parents are the No. 1 influence on their teens, even more so than peers, and they must keep talking — even if they think their teens aren’t listening or are going to drink anyway. Make it clear that underage drinking is not acceptable — and definitely don’t enable it on your property.

Hancock Community Coalition received the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Drug-Free Communities Grant, providing funds for youth substance use prevention.

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SOCIAL HOSTING Don’t enable underage drinking

By Cathy Pitalo minors present, or a small gathering of just a few. If alcohol is consumed by minors on private property (including a camp or barn), and the adult who owns that property is aware, that adult would be in violation of the Social Host Law. This law became effective on July 1, 2011, and a violation is punishable with a fine of up to $1,000 and/or 90 days’ imprisonment per minor.

If your teen is hosting a party: 1) Help plan the party; 2) Invite only a specific number of people; 3) Don’t send email invitations or post on social media. These can be forwarded to a large number of people, causing you to lose control of who has this information; 4) Make it clear alcohol is not allowed; 5) Be there to supervise; 6) Have plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages available; 7) If there is alcohol in the house, know what is there and secure it from the teens.

If your teen is attending a party:

1) Ask questions! 2) Know where the party is; 3) Ensure that there will be responsible adult supervision; 4) Discuss your expectations with your teen. Don’t accept that “kids are going to drink”; 5) Assure your teen that it’s okay to call you if they need to get out of an uncomfortable situation.

Our youth are our future. We must give them the tools they need to make wise decisions for themselves, even in difficult situations. As parents and a community, let’s make them strong enough to say no.

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Adalynn’s mom and nominator, Lyndsey Cupit, says she’s wanted to enter her children into a cute baby contest for a long time but always missed the deadlines. “As soon as I saw this one, I went ahead and made a collage of my favorite photos and made a Facebook post asking all my friends and family to vote on which picture I should enter,” Cupit says. “The picture I submitted was the winner, so obviously they chose the right one.” The proud mom says her baby stood out due to her “adorable dimple, sweet smile and gorgeous eyes.” Plus, Cupit adds, Adalynn is used to the camera, as she is featured on “The Cupit Fam” YouTube channel, which launched last fall. “We are still a pretty small channel,” she says, “but I just love sharing our life and showing off my beautiful kids!” As the contest winner, Cupit received a photo session with Little Sunshine Photography by Britneye.

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MAKING IT WORK

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My wife, Paige, and I have been married for 25 years. In today’s stressful world, our marriage has faced many challenges. I believe the essence of a successful, long-term relationship is what I call C and C: Compromise and Communication.

My father always told me, “Never go to bed with an argument on your mind ….”

Have I always adhered to this philosophy? Hardly. By that, I mean maintaining a relationship is often a struggle and utter bliss at the same time. I wish I could say I am a great communicator in my relationship, but I cannot. I truly recognize it as a character weakness that I work on a continual basis to improve.

Many times, we’ve had fights where other couples may simply have “thrown in the towel,” but that is the key to a successful marriage: Make it through the tough times. Today, I am blessed to know that we may disagree and have coarse words, but then I stop and think — How important is it?

Being right is the fool’s prize in a relationship. It’s far better to acquiesce than to prove oneself right. Now, I can let the disagreement go and move on to what really matters in life: serenity and peace of mind. Having a healthy relationship brings me the knowl-

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As I said, compromise and communication are the key to marriage success. Persevere and progress together.

It is far from easy, but so productive and rewarding at the same time, to make a lasting relationship work.

Rob Stinson is a restaurateur who also hosts two weekly TV shows: “Fit to Eat” on Mississippi Public Broadcasting and “Salute” on WLOX ABC. Paige Stinson is a former NICU and oncology nurse who has returned to school to pursue a career as a pastry chef. They were married by a justice of the peace in Mandeville, Louisiana, then moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In November of 2018, they were officially remarried in St Thomas Catholic Church in a ceremony celebrating their commitment to each other. The couple resides in Long Beach.

edge that I always have someone I can count on. Only by listening, and then thinking what the right response should be, can I communicate in a way that is positive and constructive for our relationship. Paige and I have had many inner battles over the years that we’ve helped each other resolve. I know we always will be there for each other if we try.

We have two beautiful children, Samuel, 23, and Abigail, 22. They are the loves of our life, but parenting brings about a whole new level of stress in a relationship. I know I could have been a better parent at times, but I also know that all I’ve ever wanted for my children is for them to have a great life. I am blessed that both are great people, and I hope Paige and I can be around to see them mature and grow in the future.

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By Irene Amos

How to help your failing child Sooner or later, your child will fail.

As a parent, how you deal with a child who fails is very important.

The first thing to do in this situation is ensure you do not react in the moment. Although it’s tempting, frustration is not helpful as you seek answers for why your child is falling behind.

Does your child know how to study? Is he or she always complaining about not understanding or liking a particular subject? Students often bring home bad grades for one of two reasons: Either students don’t understand the content, or they don’t have the “soft skills”

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necessary to succeed. These include organization, time management and study skills.

Arrange a time to talk with your child, creating an open discussion.

Instead of saying, “I noticed you did not do well in English. This is unacceptable,” say this: “Your grade in English is a lot lower than you and I expected it to be. Help me to understand what happened.” This gives your child a chance to explain what is going on with that particular class. Listen to your child and acknowledge how the child feels about the class. By not dwelling on the feeling, your child should realize that you all are on the same team in resolving the issue.

The next step is asking questions that inspire accountability or a solution. For instance, “What do you think you can do to improve

your grade?” Because your child was allowed an opportunity to create the solution, he or she will be more vested in making improvements and more likely to follow through.

Solutions for a child who is failing will vary. Discuss the issue with your child’s teacher, consider enrolling the child in a tutoring program after school or seek out a tutor who can focus on your child’s areas of concern.

Irene Amos is a certified school administrator who is the assistant principal at Natchez High School. Amos Education LLC specializes in providing ACT prep and tutoring services for children and adults. Visit her Facebook page (Amos Education) to learn more, or email her at info@amoseducon.com. She also can be reached at (228) 617-9749.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES: The saying “There is nothing new under the sun” also pertains to childhood

By Dr. Tamara diseases and infections. Through W. Harper time, we have seen many illnesses eradicated. Others are harder to eliminate, but physicians, and the healthcare industry in general, have been effective at decreasing the cases that can cause serious damage.

They also have made improvements in identifying and managing symptoms. Some illnesses that remain very prevalent and can have very serious complications, or even cause death in the younger population, are: MEASLES Some people think of measles as a simple rash with runny nose, red eyes and a fever — symptoms that often mirror other illnesses. It is not a simple childhood illness that will clear up on its own in a few days. Measles can cause serious complications, even death, especially in children younger than 5. There is no way to tell in advance the severity of the symptoms your child may experience, and we see it as being very serious because there is no treatment.

One in four people in the U.S. will require hospitalization.

One out of every 1,000 will develop brain swelling, which could lead to brain damage.

Two out of every 1,000 with measles will die, even with the best medical care.

As of this writing, the total number of measles cases in the United States for 2019 has surpassed the total for any year since the disease was considered effectively eliminated from the country in 2000, thanks to a highly

What you should know effective vaccination program. All pediatric populations are at risk, with patients age 19 or younger accounting for 77 percent of cases so far.

Measles is very contagious and remains common, with large outbreaks still occurring in many parts of the world. An infected person can spread measles to others before knowing he/ she has the disease, from four days before developing symptoms to four days afterward. Thus, measles is just a plane ride away — or even closer now with the recent outbreak in the U.S. Outbreaks are linked to travelers who are exposed to measles abroad and then bring it home. The disease then may spread, especially in communities with high rates of unvaccinated people, as measles is very contagious and can live for up to two hours on surfaces infected patients may have touched or in the air where they may have coughed or sneezed. A significant factor contributing to the decline in the rate of vaccination has been miscommunication about the safety of the measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Measles can be prevented with measles-containing vaccine, which is administered as the combination measles – mumps – rubella (MMR) vaccine. It is recommended that all children receive the MMR vasccine at age 12-15 months, and against at 4-6 years. Additionally, it is recommended that children ages 6-12 months receive a dose of the vaccine if traveling abroad.

PERTUSSIS / WHOOPING COUGH Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella Pertussis. Pertussis is known to cause uncontrollable violent

coughing spells that make it hard to breathe. After coughing fits, someone with pertussis often must take deep breaths, resulting in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis can affect people of all ages and be very serious, even deadly for babies less than 1 year old.

Half of babies that age who get pertussis need care in the hospital. Of those hospitalized: One in four get pneumonia One in 100 will have convulsions or seizures One in 300 will have swelling or disease of the brain (encephalopathy) One in 100 will die

Pertussis spreads from person to person. People usually spread the disease by coughing or sneezing, or when spending a lot of time near one another where breathing space is shared. Many babies who get pertussis are infected by older siblings, parents or caregivers who might not know they have the disease. Infected people are most contagious up to about two weeks after the cough begins.

The best way to prevent pertussis is to get vaccinated. Keep babies, who are too young to be well protected by pertussis vaccines, and others at high risk for pertussis complications away from infected people. All mothers are advised to get the vaccine in the third trimester of each pregnancy. In addition, encourage those who will be in close contact with your baby to be up to date with pertussis vaccination. It is recommended that infants start the series on time, at 2 months of age.

INFLUENZA Influenza, or flu, is a very contagious respiratory illness from which most people will recover in a few days.

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Stop cyberbullying

By Jennifer Gentile In the past, bullying stopped at the school door.

Today, as parents and teachers are all too aware, it can follow their child home.

As social media grows and technology evolves, students become increasingly vulnerable online. Tellingly, a recent C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health showed bullying and cyberbullying topped parents’ list of concerns about their children’s health.

Other research shows there’s valid reasons for their worry. A recent study published by the Pew Research Center showed that 59 percent of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online — and 90 percent believe cyberbullying is a major problem for people their age.

These attacks can include spreading rumors, name-calling, physical threats and other menacing behavior.

“Biloxi as a school district has zero tolerance for bullying of any kind,” says Jennifer Foster, computer lab special teacher at Popp’s Ferry Elementary. The school incorporates lessons, she says, to teach third- and fourth-graders about good digital citizenship.

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words why they shouldn’t bully others.

“We give them the tools and information to hopefully choose the right path,” Foster explains. “We do not face as many direct issues as the older grades at other schools do, but that is also why we are trying to introduce more and more knowledge to these kids about cyberbullying before they get there.”

Although digital drama can leave adults feeling helpless, they have tremendous power to ensure children’s well-being. First, they must recognize the warning signs that a child is being victimized.

The best way to protect children online is to prevent harmful activity in the first place. Stopbullying.gov encourages concerned parents to monitor their child’s social media and browsing history, as well as establish rules about appropriate behavior online. They also can follow or friend their children on social media to track their activity, or take advantage of monitoring software to help restrict content that could be harmful.

Ultimately, says Foster, concerned adults can show children how to choose kindness and respect for one another.

“I believe teaching kids understanding and compassion is the first step, then teaching them to be proud and love themselves is the next,” she says. “After that, it’s about protection and defense.”

Parents aren’t powerless in fight to protect their children

ONCE PARENTS HAVE DETERMINED THEIR CHILD IS BEING CYBERBULLIED, STOPBULLYING.GOV RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM: TALK Ask questions to learn what’s happening, who is involved and how it started.

DOCUMENT Maintain a log of when and where incidents occur, with a detailed description.

Screenshot derogatory posts, texts and other content.

REPORT If a classmate is behind the cyberbullying, alert the school. Report inappropriate and offensive content to social media platforms, which likely will get it removed.

Contact the police about any physical threats, or if a potential crime is occurring.

SUPPORT Help change the negative dialogue; intervention and affirmation from peers, mentors and trusted adults can go a long way toward counteracting harmful posts and comments.

Try to determine whether greater support from a counselor or mental health professional is needed.

THESE RED FLAGS, ACCORDING TO STOPBULLYING.GOV — A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WEBSITE MANAGED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — CAN INCLUDE: • Noticeable increases or decreases in device use, including texting • Emotional response (laughter, anger, upset) to what is happening on devices • Hiding screen or device from others and avoiding talking about what they are doing on their device • Shutting down social media accounts, or creating new ones • Avoiding social situations, even those that were enjoyed in the past • Becoming withdrawn or depressed, or losing interest in people and activities

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Beat the heat this summer at some of the Coast’s coolest spots GULF ISLANDS WATERPARK With its slides, water rides, pools and other attractions, Gulf Islands Waterpark is an ideal way to spend a sweltering summer day. Adventurous kids can grab a mat and challenge each other on the Riptide Racer, undertake a 400-plus foot rafting adventure on the Camille Cutter or brave the Deer Island Express tunnel slide.

Smaller children can play at Pelican’s Bay, featuring water cannons, giant squirt guns, a 200-foot shallow wading area and more. Waterpark any-day tickets are $39.99 for those 42 inches tall and over, $29.99 for those below; patrons also can buy season passes.

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SALVATION ARMY CROC CENTER Kids and adults alike can appreciate The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center indoor aquatic facility, offering a recreation and lap pool, Jumbo Shrimp slide, splash pads and more. Visitors can buy a guest pass for scheduled two-hour public sessions ($10 per person, ages 2 and under free); purchase in person at the center or online.

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SUMMER SPLASH BASH, MARGARITAVILLE On Friday nights in the summer, Margaritaville Resort resumes its popular Summer Splash Bash pool parties. Featuring a kid-friendly DJ, this is the only time of the year when the resort’s pool is open to non-hotel guests. Admission is $15 and free for children 5 and younger.

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BUCCANEER BAY WATERPARK This 4.5-acre aquatic oasis will keep the whole family cool and entertained.

Thrill seekers won’t want to miss Pirate’s Plank, a 375-foot waterslide, and the Pirate’s Plunge, a 425-foot twisting and turning body slide. A 460,000-gallon wave pool can generate up to eight different wave patterns.

Regular admission is $19 — or $13 for those under 48 inches tall. Group reservations and season passes also are available.

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GOLDEN NUGGET POOL Alternate between lounging and swimming at the Golden Nugget’s H2O Pool + Bar. Visitors can take advantage of amenities like chaise lounge chairs, daybeds, fire pits and a hot tub. Admission is complimentary for hotel guests and $20 for nonguests Monday through Friday ($30 on weekends). All guests under 16

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SPLASH PADS For free, convenient entertainment on a hot day, it’s hard to beat the numerous splash pads available along the Coast. Kids can enjoy hours of water play without the need for lifeguards.

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cellular technology allows Whistle to pinpoint a pet’s whereabouts, triggering a text, app or email notification when they’ve left their safe area.

Whistle also lets pet owners monitor their dog’s daily activity and rest levels to help keep them healthy. Device requires a subscription plan, starting at $6.95 per month and selected at activation in the Whistle app.

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Tiger to the rescue

By Jennifer Gentile

Former shelter dog alerts family to medical emergencies

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he’s by all accounts a very good girl — and in several instances, a lifesaver.

Tiger, a three-year old shepherd mix, had been awaiting a forever home for months when she was adopted through the Humane Society of South Mississippi. When Karla Patterson-Bryant and her daughters took Tiger into their Biloxi home in March of 2018, they discovered she had a gift for detecting — and responding to — medical emergencies.

“Tiger one day felt something was seriously wrong with my daughter, Bre’Yauna, (who) happens to be her best friend,” Patterson-Bryant recalls. “Tiger was sleeping with me when all of a sudden she jumped up, ran out of my room and jolted into Bre’Yauna’s room and jumped on her chest. I was startled and ran to see what was wrong.”

Bre’Yauna was suffering from a grand maul seizure, shaking profusely on the floor. The pup protected her and licked her face until the episode had passed.

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“Tiger sat there, never moving away from her side — not even letting me get to her …,” Patterson-Bryant says. “We just were so grateful for Tiger at that moment because everyone else was asleep.”

Both the dog and Bre’Yauna were injured during her second seizure, when she fell down 18 steps.

“Tiger hurt her hip and still sat on Bre’Yauna until EMS came,” Patterson-Bryant says. “Tiger was so protective that the emergency technicians had a hard time evaluating Bre’Yauna; Tiger would not move away from her best friend’s side at all.”

Bre’Yauna and her sister have autism, and Patterson-Bryant and her youngest daughter, Evangelina, also have diabetes. She says Tiger could tell when their blood sugar was low — alerting them by licking them and following them around. One day, Patterson-Bryant’s sugar level was so low that she collapsed to the floor. Tiger sprang into action, jumping on her chest and barking to alert her children.

At 76 pounds, Tiger is a “lap baby” who is unaware of her size, Patterson-Bryant says, and “her presence kept me from going unconscious.”

The family has since moved to northeast Ohio, and a diagnosis of stage-four liver failure forced Patterson-Bryant to accept she’d have to relinquish their beloved pet. The hard decision broke their hearts, she says, but ultimately had a happy ending.

After breaking free during a walk, Patterson-Bryant says Tiger ran off and was gone for two days. After the dog was recovered via microchip, the family found that she had run to the rescue of a disabled elderly woman.

“She was out in her yard when she almost fell over. Guess who came to her aid?” Patterson-Bryant says. “I like to think that Tiger felt this woman (needed her), and that’s why she ran off from me.”

Although she has a new home with the woman, who was lonely after the death of her husband, Tiger is not far away, Patterson-Bryant says — and her family always will be grateful to the loyal companion she calls “God’s angel.” She urges those wanting a pet to adopt their “furbaby” from a shelter.

“They are in need of love and second chances; please grant them this chance and welcome them,” she says.

“Dogs and cats are designed to love and be our companions, as we are to be theirs.”

Some may assume shelter pets are “broken,” says Katie King, development manager for the Humane Society of South Mississippi, but nothing could be further from the truth.

“When adopting from a shelter, you’re not only a hero to that pet in need, but you never know what they are going to bring to your life as well,” she says.

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Little Boy’s mom, Lulu, was the family dog, Jones says, and “he stole my heart the moment he was born.”

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Since the account launched in 2015, “The response we’ve gotten has been very overwhelming and supportive,” she says.

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The Coast’s top dog-friendly destinations Heading out for some fun? Your best friend can come, too.

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You want to enjoy a day out, but you hate to leave your furry friend behind. Fortunately, the Mississippi Gulf Coast boasts plenty of eateries and activities that both you and your pet can enjoy. Here are some of the favorites, as listed on bringfido.com and elsewhere: RESTAURANTS The Blind Tiger — If you’re in the mood for a memorable meal with a tropical vacation vibe, head to the Blind Tiger on Biloxi Beach — and bring your best furry friend.

The restaurant specializes in fresh, never frozen, food, including burgers, tacos and shrimp. Watch the sun set over the Mississippi Sound from a pet-friendly patio table.

265 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi

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The Dock Bar and Grill — Diners report on Bringfido. com that attentive staff at The Dock, located in Gulfport, brought their pups water and treats. Dogfriendly outdoor seating offers beautiful views of Gulfport Lake, which diners can soak in while savoring fresh seafood, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, po’boys and more.

13247 Seaway Road, Gulfport Jacked Up Coffee Bar — Dogs are welcome guests at this Biloxi coffeehouse, where they and their companions can indulge in some tasty treats. For the humans, there’s a full menu of specialty coffee options, which can be paired with monkey bread, muffins or other fare. For the furry patrons, puppuccinos made with whipped cream and dog treats are always popular.

999 Howard Ave., Suite #2, Biloxi Mockingbird Café — A shaded outdoor dining area keeps guests and their pooches comfortable at the Mockingbird Café, a cozy Bay St. Louis eatery. Fans have called the charming hangout “The Living Room of the Bay,” with coffee,

tea, and espresso served all day and menus that feature burgers, waffles, omelets and BLTs. 110 S. 2nd St., Bay Saint Louis

ACTIVITIES Beaches — If your pup likes to swim or feel the sand in his paws, take note that several beaches on the Coast allow dogs. They are permitted guests on East and Front beaches in Ocean Springs, Hancock County beaches, Pascagoula Beach Park and River Park, Bay St. Louis Beach and Buccaneer State Park.

Biloxi Shrimping Trip — Ever wondered how shrimp get from the sea to the supermarket? Satisfy your curiosity on this one-of-a-kind cruise, a Coast attraction since 1954. Guests will experience a real shrimping excursion, learning all there is to know about how this delicacy comes to their plate. The 70-minute trip takes place in the calm waters between Deer Island and the Biloxi shoreline, and leashed, well-behaved dogs are invited along for the ride. http://www.biloxishrimpingtrip.com, (228) 392-8645 Wolf River Canoe and Kayak — Whether you want a fun, short float or an overnight camping trip, this outdoor activity company can accommodate you — and your canine companion. Canoe day trips of up to 10.6 miles are available, and guests also can choose from a range of kayak options. http://wolfrivercanoes.com, (228) 452-7666

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Dr. Bennett is a member of the National Dental Association, American Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Society and Mississippi Dental Association and is known for tending to her patients in a caring and compassionate manner and with a gentle touch.

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children, may develop complications that can be life threatening, or even fatal. The CDC estimates for the 2018-19 flu season: Over 520,000 hospitalizations secondary to flu complications Over 40,000 flu-related deaths Anyone can get sick with flu (even healthy people), and serious problems related to flu can happen at any age. However, some people are at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. This includes people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease, pregnant women and children younger than 5 — especially those younger than 2.

Flu virus infection of the respiratory tract can trigger an extreme inflammatory response in the body and lead to a sepsis, the body’s life-threatening response to infection. Flu also can make chronic medical problems worse. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have flu or develop secondary pneumonia. Those with congenital heart disease may experience a worsening of this condition triggered by flu.

The best way to prevent serious complications from seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. It is recommended that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu vaccine every season.

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By Tiffany D. Bell

Conflict can be good

No matter how large or small a family is, or how close-knit members may be, conflict is to be expected. It is a normal part of life. Just think of how many times you bumped heads with a parent or sibling growing up, or had disputes even now within your job or neighborhood.

Recently my youngest son and I realized we were not on the same page about him playing sports in school.

He is very athletic and takes pride in his ability to handle a ball of any size.

He also is a very fast runner. In April, schools start planning for next year’s schedule, which means my son needed to decide which sports he would participate in. He loves track, cross country, basketball and football, but there simply isn’t enough room in his schedule or mine for him to compete in everything that interests him. Plus, he plays in the band.

We both knew he’d need to let go of something. I believed he should stay in band but drop a sport; he agreed.

However, we did NOT agree on which sport should be dropped. As a parent, I want to fully support him in all his endeavors. Since I’ve lived longer, experienced more and lost more, I am ultimately wiser. He, on the other hand, has his own views based on his life experience and hopeful expectations. Of course, we know as adults 56

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that life typically doesn’t go the way we expect — but trying to explain that to an optimistic teenager, who sees himself as a winner at all things, can be difficult. I am careful not to quash his hopes and dreams, but I want him to have a realistic view of the No matter how large or small a family is, or how close-knit members may be, conflict is to be expected. world. How do I help prepare him for his future, deal with our differences, and maintain a healthy, open line of communication? If we can’t navigate through conflict on such a small level, how will we survive some of the larger issues that we know will come?

My son and I eventually worked things out. As he has continued to grow and mature, I have learned to focus less on controlling his decisions and to allow more room for mistakes so he can learn. I think to resolve conflict, it’s best to seek outside counsel, so I called another mom. I wanted to know how a two-parent home would deal with this. It was great having someone validate my concerns, especially since I am a single mom.

When my son and I sat down to talk, I was intentional about remaining calm. I did not allow my hormones

to do the talking for me. That helped keep the conversation open without making him feel like he needed to run and hide because we obviously did not agree. I listened to him and was willing to hear his concerns. He also needed to feel as if his voice and feelings were valid and valued. Finally, we both remained optimistic that we would find a compromise. This means the next time we approach this issue, we will be better prepared.

In the end, he decided to go with what I encouraged him to do — but his agreement was not important to me. More than anything, I wanted him to know his thoughts and opinions are valid. I wanted him to view me as a supporter, not a discourager.

I encouraged him to sleep on it for a few more days and also to seek out more friends to talk to. It turns out he already had. I was a proud mom!

Family strife can strengthen a family rather than tear it down. If handled correctly, conflict can be seen in a positive light and lead to what we all want — strong, healthy family units.

Tiffany D. Bell is a nonprofit consultant, speaker, and author. She is the executive director of Women’s Resource Center and co-director of the Success Women’s Conference. She can be reached at tiffany@wrcgulfport.org or (228) 365-8887.

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reasons to send your dog to daycare

By Jonna Marsland As a dog owner, you know how important it is to give your dog the care and attention he or she needs. However, if your dog spends a lot of time at home alone during the day while you are at work or running errands, then you know your dog may not get that attention, which may lead to feelings of guilt for you and not-so-nice behaviors from your dog. If this is the case in your household, you may want to consider doggy daycare.

Some of the benefits include: 1. IT PROVIDES ROUTINE Dogs are creatures of habit and like routine. Sending your fur baby to daycare will help maintain a daily or weekly routine of playtime and socialization.

2. IT OFFERS SOCIALIZATION Having your dog around other dogs, as well as other humans, is a great means of providing socialization. This is an essential tool in training a dog to remain calm in a variety of situations.

3. IT GIVES OWNERS PEACE OF MIND You will be less worried knowing your dog is being well cared for while you are at work or running errands, eliminating the guilt you as a pet parent may feel while your pet is home alone.

4. IT RELIEVES BOREDOM AND SEPARATION ANXIETY One of the primary reasons that dogs can develop destructive behaviors is boredom or separation anxiety. Chewing, excessive barking, howling and even accidents are all behaviors that may arise while a dog is home alone. A great doggie daycare will offer healthy stimulations, preventing these behaviors.

5. IT PROVIDES EXERCISE One of the major benefits of sending your dog to daycare is he/she will get exercise daily, which is so important for your dog’s overall health.

6. IT ENSURES ATTENTION Sending your dog to doggie daycare will provide him with loving attention and affection that dogs need on a regular basis. At facilities like the Biloxi Dawg House, experienced kennel techs understand a dog’s need for constant love and

attention, and someone from the staff will be with your dog from the time they arrive until you pick them up.

7. A TIRED DOG IS A HAPPY DOG Dogs will naturally get tired if they have been active and well cared for throughout the day. When dogs are tired, they are more content, which in turn makes the owner happy as well.

If you’d like more information about doggie daycare, call us here at the Biloxi Dawg House. We’d love to have you drop by with your fur baby and check out our facility and take a tour.

Jonna Marsland is the co-owner of Biloxi Dawg House, located at 191 Hopkins Blvd., Biloxi. Contact her at (228) 206-5119.

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This mom gig is 24 hours a day, seven days a week — and it is no easy feat. From carpool lines to bath time, our minds never stop running over that never-ending to-do list.

Moms always are looking for ways to make life a little easier — things that save time, save money or just make things simpler.

We’ve found that other moms in our community have been a vital resource.

We are thankful for the mom friends that freely give advice and encouragement. We have learned quicker, easier methods of getting through the day with little ones and found a few “hacks” that help along the way.

The Gulf Coast Moms Blog contributors have teamed up to present these “tried and true” mom hacks to streamline this parenting job:

Changing station: diapers, wipes, Ziplock bags for soiled clothes and an extra outfit. The back of an SUV is the perfect changing station for the mom on the go.

Some moms even recommend a portable potty.

Plastic bags are a must and come in handy for containing messes, stinky shoes or other items until you make it home.

A “busy bag” in the car is essential. We recommend the Melissa & Doug water pen books, colored pencils (crayons will melt in a hot car), sticker books, activity books, etc. When going to a restaurant or taking a long trip, it’s a huge hit.

• Always, always, always park next to the cart return. Dragging your little ones in and out of the car and directly into a cart is so much easier. Not only does it eliminate their ability to dart away from you in a parking lot, but if you have infant seats, you don’t have to carry it all the way into the store to find a cart. Once you’ve survived your shopping trip, you can put your cart back into its spot easily after you’ve wrangled your kiddos into the car.

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CAR HACKS • Keep seasonal kits in your car based on your family’s needs and the time of year. We recommend a storage bin. Some of our favorite kits are: After-school sports practice: towels, plastic bags, sunscreen, bug spray, water, etc.

Summer fun: beach towels, change of clothes, wet wipes, beach toys, $5 cash (because we never have cash), bathing suits, sunscreen, snacks, a few bottles of water and bug spray. If we are out and about, we can go to the beach, a splash pad or the pool; we have everything we need. The sandy and/or wet clothes go back into the bucket, which totes easily inside the house for washing and repacking.

Cold weather: blankets, flashlights, snacks, water, batteries, portable phone chargers.

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MEALTIME HACKS • For impatient little ones who want to dive right into their food, throw some ice cubes into their plate/bowl for quick cooling. When making soups, freeze a few cubes of broth so you can cool food quickly without losing flavor.

• If you have kiddos who are starving after school, grab a muffin pan and fill each compartment with grab-and-go snacks like cheese cubes, grapes and goldfish crackers — anything to keep them going until dinnertime that also will avoid a kitchen mess.

• When attending an outdoor festival, freeze Pedialyte and water the day before.

When out and about, let them naturally melt while walking around. By the time we need to hydrate, they are nice and cool.

LAUNDRY HACKS • Mesh laundry bags are a lifesaver. We mainly use them for baby socks or undies.

Anything that could disappear into the abyss of the dryer, we put into a mesh bag.

This also works great for sanitizing baby toys in the dishwasher.

• Keep hangers in laundry room. Take out clothes from the dryer and immediately hang.

ORGANIZING HACKS • Children get so many toys during holidays. Store a few toys away and take them out on rainy days or when it’s time to rotate toys.

• Have two bins in your closet, one labeled “donate” and the other “resale.” As child grows out of clothes, put pieces into the bin.

• Set a timer for 15-minute cleaning sessions, and have everyone in the family contribute.

• Buy an inexpensive photo album and turn it into your coupon and gift card book. Any and all coupons or gift cards go in — and then go into the glove box for random excursions.

MISCELLANEOUS HACKS • For moms who are pumping — we all know how expensive pumping bras can be. You can make your own by using a regular sports bra and cutting holes that fit your pump parts. Just make sure it isn’t too tight to avoid clogged ducts.

• For those who have an abundance of children’s art (ahem, all of us), put it in an envelope and mail it. That’s right, mail it to grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins twice removed. Put a stamp on it, and share the love.

• When packing for a trip or laying out clothes for school, choose outfits that are interchangeable. This also will save room in suitcases when packing.

• Need a quick present and forgot to buy something? Gift bin to the rescue!

Fill it with generic stuff kids love like bath bombs, art supplies, outdoor items and gift cards from local ice cream shops, Target, etc.

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Padmè Rey aka MèRey the party pug! Submitted by Destiney Adkison

Jupiter submitted by Lori Ehlers

Banx during a hurricane watch submitted by Danielle Moss

Divalicious, Honey and Butterfly Kisses submitted by Roni Goldberg

Chanel at her 10th Birthday Unicorn “Pawty” submitted by Elizabeth Garriga-Osburn

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FAITH

LOL — Legacy of

love

By Robin Killeen Often when we think about legacy, it’s defined as something inherited or received after a person has passed. It’s something we possess and pass on to others, typically to our family, but certainly not limited to relatives.

Legacy is so much more than sharing what we have earned. It’s about sharing what we have learned through our life experiences.

Material wealth is only a small part of our legacy.

So how do we leave a legacy of love that will outlive our time on Earth? I am so glad you asked!

To leave a personal legacy of love, we first must embrace our God-given gifts and abilities — and be passionately dedicated to a life of serving God and making meaningful contributions in the lives of others by dispensing his love.

Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve … . You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.”

God’s commandment to love one another is a legacy to all of Jesus’s disciples (that’s you and me). This kind of love does not count the cost, nor keep score, because love in its true, godly form is unconditional.

Leaving a legacy of love is like planting the initial seed with expectations for it to become a tree. As that seed grows into a tree, it will continue to provide additional seeds for future generations.

We must be intentional in how we love and how we treat others regardless of how we are treated. After all, we are dispensers of his love. We can’t just preach it; we must live it!

We can do many things in life, but the only thing that remains is love. It is through the tapestry of our lives, woven into the very manner in which we live, that we all can leave a legacy of love.

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this article with my granddaughter, Myah (a published poet). As we were talking about how we could leave a legacy of love, she told me about what she recently had experienced. Here is Myah’s love in action, in her own words: “I, Myah, was on a field trip and had just visited the gift shop, where I bought myself a glow-in-the-dark ring. I noticed a very, very shy girl that is in my homeroom class, and I told my mom that I would like to give her my ring. My mom asked me if I was sure; I answered, ‘yes!’ I gave her my ring, and it put a smile on her face. I felt really good to do that for her. This has led to us talking more, and we have even visited each other’s homes. In my opinion, this has led to me becoming friends with one of the nicest and funniest girls I have ever met.”

Reflecting on Myah’s actions, Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:3, that we must become like little children.

Mother Teresa said, “We may not all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.”

So, what are we doing to leave a legacy of love that will outlast our time on this earth?

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

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Congratulations, top scholars, teachers & community leaders!

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION HONOREES The Biloxi and Gulfport chambers of commerce recognized and presented scholarships and awards to the best and brightest teachers, students and community partners at its annual Excellence in Education breakfast on May 3, held at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Hospitality and Resort Management Center.

Frank Bordeaux, center, was recognized as Gulfport’s John Harral Spirit of Education recipient. The award’s namesake —John Harral, left — and Gulfport Superintendent Glen East, right, presented the award.

Jack C. Thompson Scholarship winner, Winfield Swetman of St. Patrick Catholic High School, with Bobby Brashier presenting for the sponsor, The Insurance Center.

Jim C. Brashier Scholarship winner, John Schmidt of Biloxi High School, with Bobby Brashier presenting for the sponsor, The Insurance Center.

At left, Luke Pagoda of Biloxi High School with MGCCC’s Christen Duhé.

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EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION HONOREES

Biloxi First Scholarship winner Raivyn Alford with Biloxi First representative Tanner Swetman

Hriday Sheth of Biloxi High School with MGCCC’s Christen Duhé

Spencer Hammond of Biloxi High School with MGCCC’s Christen Duhé

Madison Moak of St. Patrick High School with MGCCC’s Christen Duhé

Maisie Smith of Biloxi High School with MGCCC’s Christen Duhé

Eva Prentiss of Biloxi High School with MGCCC’s Christen Duhé

Jamie Stanovich of St. Patrick High School with MGCCC’s Christen Duhé

Chase Conway of D’Iberville High School with MGCCC’s Christen Duhé

Cade Mohan of Biloxi High School receives a scholarship from Jennifer Seymour of sponsor Eley Guild Hardy Architects

Malia Butler of Biloxi High School receives a scholarship from Arnie Williams of sponsor Mississippi Power Co.

Madeleine Howell of Biloxi High School receives a scholarship from Liz Joachim of sponsor Corso Inc.

Connor Platt of Biloxi High School, center, receives a scholarship from Andy Welter, left, and Paul Buchanan of sponsor The Peoples Bank

Grace Weatherly of Gulfport High School receives a scholarship from Gulfport Chamber Chair Dr. Jonathan Woodward

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Emily Ward of Gulfport High School receives a scholarship from Gulfport Chamber Chair Dr. Jonathan Woodward

Karen Wong of Gulfport High School receives a scholarship from Gulfport Chamber Chair Dr. Jonathan Woodward

Marissa Wallace of Gulfport High School receives a scholarship from Gulfport Chamber Chair Dr. Jonathan Woodward

CONGRATULATIONS

2019 STANDOUTS Please join us in recognizing the teachers, community leaders and students who work to strengthen our Gulf Coast.

Their commitment to our community inspires others and creates a brighter future for generations to come.

Mary Catherine Kalil of St. Patrick High School receives a scholarship from Gulfport Chamber Chair Dr. Jonathan Woodward

Payton Dedeaux of St. Patrick High School receives the H. Richard Herman scholarship from Bobby Brashier of sponsor Steward Sneed Hewes Julia Hanson receives the Evelyn Desporte Thompson scholarship from Bobby Brashier of sponsor Steward Sneed Hewes

Receiving the MS Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Industry scholarship is Jarrod LaFontaine, shown with Gulfport Chamber Chair Dr. Jonathan Woodward and Biloxi Chamber Chair Christen Duhé Receiving the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Industry scholarship is Ke’Asia Evans, shown with Gulfport Chamber Chair Dr. Jonathan Woodward and Biloxi Chamber Chair Christen Duhé

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EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION HONOREES Receiving theMississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Industry scholarship is Olga Hyde, shown with Gulfport Chamber Chair Dr. Jonathan Woodward and Biloxi Chamber Chair Christen Duhé

Receiving the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Industry scholarship is Billy Colston, shown with Gulfport Chamber Chair Dr. Jonathan Woodward and Biloxi Chamber Chair Christen Duhé

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Lawrence and Lucimarian Rotary Club of Biloxi Scholarship Dorothy M. Eaton Scholarship Roberts Scholarship Windfield Swetman IV, $1,500, Jake Ellzey, $1,000, Gulfport High Gracie Daniels, $2,500 School St. Patrick Catholic High School; Pascagoula High School

Spencer Hammond, $1,500, Biloxi

Mary and Gene Levens High School Jack A. Wilson Engineering Scholarship Scholarship Stewart Sneed Hewes Madison Bowell, $1,000 Miles Jackson, $1,250 Long Beach High School Scholarship MGCCC

Windfield Swetman IV, $2,000, St.

Hollie Gonsoulin Memorial Patrick Catholic High School; Harold and Mary Perlman John Heath Schmidt, $2,000, Biloxi Scholarship Scholarship Madeline Rogers. $2,500, High School; Payton Dedeaux, Chase Preston Conway, $2,000 D’Iberville High School; $2,000, St. Patrick Catholic High School ; Julia Hanson, $ 2,000, St. Alivia Lechner, $5,000, D’Iberville High School; Mary Patrick Catholic High School D’lberville High School; Catherine Kalil, $2,000, St. Patrick Catholic High School; Julia Hanson, Billie Ja’Kee Pryor, $5,000, Jeremiah J. O’Keefe and Annette Biloxi High School; $2,000 , St. Patrick Catholic High School; Mary Elizabeth Entrekin, S. O’Keefe Scholarship

Eva Prentiss, $2,500, Biloxi High $2,000, Gulfport High School; Julia Hanson, $ 4,000, St. Patrick School

Chloe Lane, $2,000, D’Iberville High Catholic High School; Nicholas Gulfport Gridiron Club Education School; Haley Milstead, $2,000, Saucier, $ 4,000, Ocean Springs D’Iberville High School High School Scholarship

Cade Coldwell, $1,400 Rotary Club of Gulfport Blue Caillavet Athletic George County High School Scholarship Scholarship Roshaun Jones Karen Wong, $8,000, Gulfport High $3,000, Biloxi High School Kevin L. Rayburn Memorial School; Keanu Clark, $8,000,

Scholarship Gulfport High School; Angelique Dr. Sara “Penny” Cobb Matthew Cochran,$500 Stone County High School Peregrina, $1,000, Harrison Central Scholarship Lakelyn Tinsley $1,000.

High School; James Christian, $1,000, Gulfport High School Long Beach High School

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LEO W. SEAL INNOVATIVE TEACHER GRANTS The following dozen teachers from across the Coast have been recognized with the 23rd annual Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants.

Winning teachers will receive up to $2,000 for their classroom projects. Hancock Whitney established the grant program in 1994 to recognize and encourage excellence in education, and it is managed by the nonprofit Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

The winners are: • Janice Barnes, Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary, Gulfport • Elisabeth Bosarge, Bay High, Bay St. Louis

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LEADERSHIP GULF COAST The Class of 2018-19 includes Tiffany D. Bell, Donald Bond III, Leslie Bonnikson, Matthew Carpenter, Carrie Cole, Austin Coomer, Adam Cooper, Andrew Davis, Hunter Day, Hunter Easterling, Marshall Eleuterius, Crystal Felsher, Kevin Felsher, John Folding, Jennifer Freridge, Dannah Gibbons, Delinda Hanson, Mia James, Dawn Lieck,

Michael Malenfant, John Marquez Jr., Nicole Martz, Megan Mills, Kaila Moran Griffith, Kevin Mullen, Jeremy Parker, Scarlett Rogers, Keva Scott, Lindsey Shelton, Tracie Strayham, Robert Stringer, Ladd Taylor, Steven Twedt, Tammy Tynes Veronica Weaver, Brittany Wilem, and Marci Wilson.

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SBA HONOREES Jennifer and Jeffrey Sutton, owners of Gulf Coast Veterinary Services, LLC, of Biloxi, are the 2019 Small Business Administration Mississippi Small Business Persons of the Year.

Jeffrey and Jennifer Sutton, Small Business Persons of the Year

school and had a passion and desire to open their business on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Other Coast honorees were as follows: • Rural Financial The Suttons opened Gulf Services Champion, Coast Veterinary Services, Vickie M. Rivers, LLC, in Biloxi in July of 2003. Renaissance Community With its skilled staff, Gulf Loan Fund, Gulfport Coast Veterinary Services • Young Entrepreneurs of provides urgent, emergency, the Year, Brandon Atwell, and critical care to small and John Penn Jr. and Paul exotic animals. The couple Young IV, Murky Waters, graduated from veterinary LLC, Long Beach

ONE COAST AWARDS The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in partnership with the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, have announced the following recipients of the 2019 One Coast Awards:

Brent Fairley, Hancock Whitney Bank Jakavious Pickett, Praise Temple of Biloxi

Community Leader Brenda Simkins, Brenda H. Simkins State Farm Agency John “Shorty” Sneed, self employed independent insurance consultant Paul Maxwell, Hancock Whitney Bank Lt. Col. Andy Ratcliffe, 1108th TASMG Georgia Storey, Singing River Health System Bernadette “Bernie” Cullen, retired Kearn Cherry, PRN Home Care Gordon Redd Jr., Redd Pest Solutions

Top 10 Under 40: Clayton Legear, Merchant & Marine Bank David Weldon, William Carey University Jessica McNeel; Bryan, Nelson, Schroeder, Castigiola & Banahan Dr. Cedric Bradley, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Shundral Cole, United States Attorney’s office Dr. F. Russell Young, The First, A National Banking Association LaKeshia Robertson, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Geoffrey Knesal, Roy Anderson Corp.

Sheila Kowalewski, Ingalls Shipbuilding Kevin Estrade, Keesler Federal Credit Union

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LEADERSHIP HANCOCK COUNTY

Leadership Hancock County’s most recent graduates are: • Tanna Adam, RE/MAX Coast Delta Realty • Maureen Anderson, Hancock County • Jennifer Baxter, Hancock County Library System • Cynthia Burnett, Coast Electric Power Association • Steve Covington, Hancock County School System • Angela Crawford, Coast Electric Power Association • ColbyDiMento, The Focus Group • Brittany Fortmayer, Giving Tree Senior Care Options • Anna Claire Giles, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co. • Akemi Gilliam, The First, ANBA • Tequilla Hall, Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services • KaitlinJewell, Hope Haven

• Kevin Ladner, Hancock County • Jason Lee, Hancock County School System • Katie Lee, Hancock County • Kendra McArthur, Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel • Michael McCauley, Mississippi Department of Human Services • Obie McClure, Hancock County Board of Supervisors • Angela Myers, The First, ANBA • Catherine Pitalo, Hancock Resource Center • Pajge Ruff, Boys & Girls Club of Hancock Co. • Bruce Spencer, SABIC • John Studstill, Compton Engineering • HenryTebbe, Retired • Timmy Thrash, Ochsner, Medical Center - Hancock

VALS & SALS

BAY HIGH SCHOOL

Cameron Adams Valedictorian

Daniel Ebrhart Salutatorian

HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Angelique Peregrina Valedictorian

Luke Sauls Salutatorian

GAUTIER HIGH SCHOOL

Michelle Trejo-Acevedo Valedictorian

Linda Nguyen Salutatorian

GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL

Karen Wong Valedictorian

Katie Ayers Salutatorian

WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL

Samantha Leon Valedictorian

Jostin Nguyen Salutatorian

STONE HIGH SCHOOL

Chloe King Valedictorian

Kaylin Nix Salutatorian

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STANDOUTS

Presented by Mississippi Power & Gulf Coast Woman

The Leadership Jackson County Class of 2019 is as follows: Carolyn Ann Belton, First Federal Savings & Loan Shelly Bolden, Merchants & Marine Bank Matt Boney, Community Bank Chris Collier, The Office Bar and Lounge Bryan Lee Cooper, Mississippi Security Police Inc. Krisann Dikes, Singing River Health System Linzey Fleming, C Spire Jamey Foster Jr., Jax Co Home (Digital Coast Media) Sarah Ashley Glenn, Alabama Media Group/ The Mississippi Press Kelly Loupe Green, Merchants & Marine Bank Pete Hanley, Jr., Ingalls Shipbuilding BreEllen Marie Harmon, Navigator Credit Union Angie Haynes, Ingalls Shipbuilding Cary Houston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Nikki Johns, AGJ Systems & Networks, Inc. Brook McCrory, Lemon-Mohler Insurance Agency Randy Devon Muffley, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Allyson Nekea Nulta, Hilton Garden Inn Pascagoula Hope O’Brien, Jackson County Economic Development Foundation

LEADERSHIP JACKSON COUNTY Nick Overby, Moss Point School Honora Ruth Slagel, Coastal Family District Health Center Tim Prochilo, Jackson County Lauri-Ellen Smith, City of Board of Supervisors Pascagoula Derek Carl Read, PascagoulaBrittney Suzanne Southern, Gautier School District Merchants & Marine Bank Lisa Tanner Rhodes, Mississippi Pascagoula Gulf Coast Community College Kait Sukiennik, Greenhouse on April Baxter Robinson, First Federal Porter Savings & Loan Laurie Elizabeth Trahan, Hancock Amy Rowell, Ingalls Shipbuilding Whitney Bank Misty Russell, Hancock Whitney Marla Warner, Dale Carnegie Bank Shunda Untranette Williams, Melissa McElhaney Schnoor, Jackson County Board of Singing River Health System Supervisors Amanda Katherine Seymour, USM - Jason Scott Williams, Kinder Gulf Coast Research Laboratory Morgan/ Gulf LNG Energy Jeff Shepard, Mississippi Power Teresa Wright, Chevron

VALS & SALS

PASS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Alejandra Rodriguez Valedictorian

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Alexis Pellegrin Salutatorian

ST. MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL

Lee Michael Mayfield Valedictorian

Hailey Richards Salutatorian

ST. STANISLAUS HIGH SCHOOL

Alexander A. Koons Valedictorian

Stephen C. Schruff Salutatorian

BEAUTY & SHOPPING

Makeup terms: What do they mean?

by Jackie Merlau Jmerlaumakeup.com

Have you ever watched a tutorial, read an article about makeup or sat in a professional makeup artist’s chair and found yourself confused by words like “contour,” “dewy” and “baking?” To help you better understand and achieve your desired makeup look, I’ve compiled some common terms for the latest techniques and trends.

TIGHT LINE: A “tight line” means applying eyeliner into the top lash line from underneath the lashes. The goal is to fill and thicken the look of lashes without seeing eyeliner on the lid.

WATERPROOF VS. WATER RESISTANT: Waterproof products don’t wash off if you go in the water. This is good for summer days by the pool or on the beach. Water resistant makeup stays on very well but is only meant to withstand gentle amounts of water, such as tears.

BAKING: Baking is when you layer translucent powder on top of your concealer and let it sit for several minutes.

This allows the powder to “set” your makeup and is most commonly done under the eyes.

SHIMMER VS. GLITTER: If you say “shimmer,” you are referring to a soft, metallic glow with a pearlized finish. Shimmers are good for all skin types at all ages. Glitter comes in all sizes and colors but is much bolder and more dramatic.

CONTOUR: Contouring is the technique of using matte bronzers or darker concealers to shape and define the angles of your face.

DEWY VS. MATTE: Matte texture is just what it sounds like — a flat finish with no shine or shimmer. Dewy is a hydrated look that makes your skin glow and shine.

STROBING: When you highlight to bring out the high points of your face, you are strobing. The technique is similar to contouring, but without the use of bronzer.

CUT CREASE: This term means applying a sharp line of shadow or eyeliner across the crease of your eye to define and accentuate your eye shape.

STIPPLE: Apply your makeup in a pressing and tapping motion of the brush or sponge, for a smooth, diffused finish, as opposed to rubbing the product across your face.

This allows for better coverage and longer wear and makes for a more flawless look. www.gcwmultimedia.com

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BRANDI STAGE PORTRAITURE PRESENTS the FABULOUS COLLABORATIVE SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHY by BRANDI STAGE MAKE UP by JACKIE MERLAU HALL HAIR by AMBER BOSARGE-LORD FLORAL STYLING by MARTHA WHITNEY BUTLER WARDROBE STYLING by BRANDI STAGE ACCESSORY STYLING by BRENDA BLOUNT RETOUCHING by ERIN O’CONNOR MODELS: GABRIELLE LADNER & AMINA EDMONSON

Artists converge, magic ensues Photo shoot features abundance of Coastal talent

By Jennifer Gentile The final product may look effortlessly elegant, but the Fabulous Collaborative Shoot, presented by Brandi Stage Portraiture, required many months of planning and effort.

“My vision for it was to bring creative talent from across the Coast to create something really special together, and we did!” says photographer Brandi Stage, whose namesake portraiture studio is in Bay St. Louis. “I wanted this to be an opportunity to stretch and explore as artists.”

Stage chose her collaborators on the shoot based on their skill and vision, but also “because they are a joy to work with.”

Makeup artist Jackie Merlau Hall ensured faces were camera ready while the intricate hair styles were the work of Amber Bosarge-Lord of Salon Rouge. Floral styling was by Martha Whitney Butler of The French Pottager, and accessory styling was by Brenda Blount of A Better You Image Transformation. Retouching was by Erin O’Connor of Erin O’Connor Photography. Besides heading the shoot, Stage handled wardrobe styling.

The shoot took place at Stage’s studio in February and ended on location in downtown Bay St. Louis, with models Gabrielle Ladner and Amina Edmonson chosen to star in the carefully crafted images.

“I sent my concepts for the shoot to the collaborators, keeping in mind that we were going for beautiful and striking,” Stage says. “They could do whatever they wanted to do — and most importantly have fun! We were going for more of a fashion and beauty shoot for Gabrielle and tribal for Amina. It was exciting!”

Delighted with the outcome, Stage adds, “Inevitably when creatives come together, there is an explosion of ideas and excitement.” www.gcwmultimedia.com

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PACIFIC BREEZE EASY SETUP BEACH TENT Stay sheltered from sun, rain and wind in this spacious tent. Lightweight and compact, its specially designed hub system makes setup and takedown fast and easy. Inside, pockets provide plenty of storage space for personal items. A durable fiberglass frame and waterresistant floor make the tent a beach musthave. From $69.99

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Summer is synonymous with the beach, and most of us look forward to lounging in the sand year round. While sunny days at the shore can be idyllic, the vision in our head may not match the reality of sunburns, sandy blankets and water-logged belongings. Being prepared and well equipped can head off all kinds of headaches. Check local retailers for these or similar products to ensure your beach excursions are memorable — not miserable.

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RIO BEACH WONDER WHEELER WIDE BEACH CART If you love beach days but shudder at the thought of lugging chairs, coolers and other necessities through the sand, you now have a solution.

This foldable cart has a 100-pound capacity and 15 cubic feet of storage, as well as all-terrain back wheels and articulating front wheels. A side holder makes it easy to tote your beach umbrella.

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THE BEACH GLASS Perfect for the beach, pool or any outdoor setting, The Beach Glass has a ball and stem design that keeps it upright in grass or sand and allows it to float without tipping. They’re available in eight colors and made of highquality acrylic that’s BPA free and dishwasher safe. From $13.50 PINCH PROVISIONS SECRETLY A MERMAID SUMMER KIT How often have you gone to the beach and needed something you’d forgotten or didn’t have handy? This Pinch Provisions Kit contains 15 mini-sized essentials, including sunscreen, aloe gel, blister bandages, dry shampoo, deodorant towlettes, hair bands, a phone USB fan and more. From $24

WEKAPO SAND-FREE BEACH BLANKET Sand-proof and water-resistant, this beach blanket can fit seven adults. It’s made of durable nylon and triple stitched, so it can stand up to frequent use. Four corner pockets can be used for storage or to anchor it in the sand. The WEKAPO blanket’s light weight and breathability also make it ideal for picnics, camping, backyard gatherings and other outdoor activities. From $31.95

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1. Muslin blue floral baby dress by Mud Pie $34.

Sugar and Spice Children’s Apparel

3. Velcro Sandals by Footmates; available in light blue, rose and white. The Cotton Patch

5. Sports Fish on Seaglass T-shirt by J. Bailey $28. Sugar and Spice Children’s Apparel

2. Gulf Coast Baby Book $58. Riley’s Children’s Apparel

4. Blessing for Kids Benedictine blessing bracelet by My Saint My Hero; multicolor $21.95 Bella Grace Gifts

6. Sassy Me Dress $42.

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7. Retro Bags & Shoppers by Sun Jellies.

The Cotton Patch 8. Comfort Colors Bay St. Louis T-shirts. $19.99 Biz-zee Bee

9. Custom designed tee; available in red, royal, azure, grey, and pink.

Exclusive to The Cotton Patch 10. Floral Fantasy sunsuit romper by Haute Baby $51. Sugar and Spice Children’s Apparel 11. Blessing for Kids Benedictine blessing bracelet by My Saint My Hero; purple $21.95.

Bella Grace Gifts 12. Ballerina Wood Picture Frame by Reed and Barton $32.

Riley’s Children’s Apparel 13. Native shoes $35-$45. Biz-zee Bee

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Jenni Murray is a social worker

turned stay-at-home mom who lives in Pascagaoula with her husband and four rambunctious, wonderful boys, ages newborn, 3, 5, and 8. When she’s not dodging light sabers or watching yet another sporting event, she hides away to write for therapy and is a regular contributor for Gulf Coast Moms Blog. Moms know the right toolkit can make or break a day out with small children, and here, Murray reveals the summer mom-sentials she keeps handy when leaving home.

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NEUTROGENA PURE & FREE BABY SPF 50 I keep this tucked away in my purse year-round. There has been so much controversy recently surrounding the right sunscreen for your kids, but I have found this to be the best find for continuous sun protection. COLORESCIENCE SUNFORGETTABLE MINERAL SPF 50 SUNSCREEN BRUSH It’s a little pricier than your average sunscreen, but it’s a beautiful powder sunscreen that you can brush on over your makeup and reapply every couple of hours effortlessly. It’s also perfect for the kids if you need a quick reapplication of sunscreen and find yourself short on time (or patience).

THERMOS FUNTAINER 12-OZ BOTTLE I have gone through every cup imaginable, and I’m convinced this one takes the cake. I have some that have lasted several years at this point. They are dishwasher safe and do a great job of keeping water cold for long stretches. IGLOO COLLAPSE AND COOL SPORT COOLER I love this little cooler. It’s

inexpensive. It’s light and easy to carry. It’s the perfect place to store some extra water to refill those Thermos Funtainers, a picnic lunch or, my favorite summer go-to, a big container full of fresh fruit to keep them well fed and hydrated at once.

NATIVE SLIP-ON SNEAKERS My kids live in these during the summer. They are the perfect wearanywhere shoe. Seriously -- they rinse off and slip right back on when they get sandy or muddy. They’re also pretty cute, which is a plus.

JOHNSON’S BABY POWDER This stuff is great to keep around during the summer. It is magic at getting sand off kids. Sprinkle a little on hands and watch the sand fall right off so you can enjoy a picnic lunch without that extra crunch.

ADIDAS PERFORMANCE SPORT CLIMALITE Wearing these under swimsuit trunks has helped my boys tremendously. The mesh underlining never agreed with them on long days in and out of the water, but slipping these on first keeps them comfortable.

HOODED BEACH TOWELS I never leave home without them in the summer.

Whether it’s the unexpected rain shower or the unexpected bath my kids decide to take in the water fountain at the park, a towel is a necessity for getting wet kids back home without ruining your car. J CREW PACKABLE BEACH HAT All that sun exposure … it makes this melasma-prone mama cringe to think of all those long summer days in the sun, but I always feel better knowing I have a hat I can throw on to protect my skin. THE MOM-MERGENCY KIT Grab a small toiletry bag or even a Ziplock and compile all those “just in case” items. I keep mine stocked with a very small first aid kit with Band-Aids and Neosporin, bug spray/After Bite, ponytail holders and bobby pins, a travel deodorant (you’re welcome), Wet Ones, Chapstick, children and adult Motrin or Tylenol, etc.

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FATHER’S DAY shopping made simple

FOR THE READER Letters to My Dad: Write Now. Read Later.

Treasure Forever.

Each dad’s book preferences will vary based on his interests, but yours will love to hear what he means to you.

Included in this gift are 12 letters, with a place to write when each was written after its sealed and when it should be opened. The letters start with prompts like, “One thing I’m glad we share is ...,” and “From you, I learned the importance of ….” The memories, hopes and gratitude you’ll share are truly priceless. From $11.95

FOR THE MASTER GRILLER POLIGO Three-Piece Premium Barbecue Tools Set This heavy duty set of accessories includes tongs, a spatula and a barbecue fork — two of which have a built-in bottle opener — and will make dad the king of the grill. Elongated oak handles will keep him comfortable and safe from the heat.

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FOR THE TOOL AFICIONADO LATME Magnetic Wristband If dad’s handy but tends to misplace small metal objects like screws, nails or bolts while he’s working, this sturdy wristband can keep him organized. Embedded inside are 15 powerful magnets that hold on to what he needs while woodworking, repairing the car or doing other DIY projects. Portable and lightweight, it won’t cramp dad’s style. From $10.79

FOR THE GROOMING GURU Harry’s Truman Shaving Kit Chances are dad’s been shaving for a long time — and he’s due for an upgrade. This classic kit contains a razor with a weighted core and rubber grip, three German-engineered blade cartridges, foaming shave gel and a travel cover. With products that make this daily task less of a chore, dad’s sure to appreciate this gesture. From $15

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Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, but don’t be discouraged; we have gift ideas to make fathers of all kinds happy.

FOR THE HEALTH ENTHUSIAST L8star Fitness Tracker Give your healthconscious dad a hand with a tool that promotes wellness.

This smart wrist band is a heart rate and sleep monitor, as well as a waterproof fitness tracker with six different sport modes. A built-in pedometer will accurately count dad’s steps, and he also can track the amount of calories he’s burned and distance traveled. Once he sets up an app, the device will measure his heart rate at regular intervals. From $29.99 FOR THE TECHIE Jays a-Six Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Earbuds Take dad’s listening experience to the next level with these Bluetooth earbuds, which allow him to listen to his favorite music for up to 12 hours uninterrupted.

Engineered to to provide high acoustic quality in a small package, the earbuds boast a stainless steel aluminum housing and trouble-free wireless connection. From $79.99

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Salty Soul

Comes to Main Street Jane Alford’s new store in the 100 block of Main Street fills a gap by offering sportswear and men’s clothing with a nautical flair.

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new store has opened in the 126 Main St. building, a location that’s been an Old Town anchor for the past thirty years.

Salty Soul is the brainchild of seasoned entrepreneur Jane Alford. It’s right across the street from her popular store Bay-Tique boutique (125 Main St.), which Alford opened seven years ago. ​The new store focuses on sportswear for men and women, yoga-wear and nautical-themed gifts — many designed by Alford herself. Salty Soul also stocks sunglasses, sunscreen and beach supplies. ​Alford says she actually came up with the Salty Soul con-

cept several years ago and began designing products like T-shirts and hats to offer in Bay-Tique. Two factors fueled her decision to open the new retail location.

In December, the only local sportswear retailer, Green Canyon Outfitter, closed. A few months later, one of Old Town’s prime locations became available when bijoubel owner Melissa Hamilton purchased a historic building a few doors down from her 126 Main St. location and moved into her new digs.

The 126 Main St. building is owned by chef Nancy Moynan, whose restaurant, Lulu’s on Main, is located in the back. She’s a longtime neighbor and friend of Alford’s.

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The two women began kicking around ideas, asking themselves what was missing in Old Town.

It was obvious to both that since Green Canyon closed, there was no place that specialized in men’s apparel.

“We batted it around and said, ‘Let’s do it!’” Alford says.

Alford is going into the new venture with the experience, the network and the know-how of a seasoned retailer. ​ “Bay-Tique has been very successful,” she says. “For each of the seven years we’ve been in business, we’ve met or exceeded our goals.” ​Alford attributes the success of BayTique to several factors: “Hard work, great employees — like my manager, Karen Grumbine — and the growth of Bay St. Louis in general.”

“I’m a big believer in the Bay,” she adds.

The guests in Alford’s Carroll House Bed & Breakfast a few blocks away

also help by offering feedback on what they like about Bay St. Louis and what they’d like to see in the future.

The entrepreneur laughs when asked to name her favorite thing about the new shop. ​“When the ladies come to shop at Bay-Tique, we can send their husbands across the street,” she says with a smile.

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Savor the summer

by Jerika Vincent

and time with your fur babies

FASHION FORWARD Keep up with the hottest fashions and fashionable people on my television show “Jerika’s Showcase!”

“I enjoy being around people who inspire me.

I love the camera and I truly connect with people on and off camera…I do compete with myself in every way. That’s what keeps me moving. But I believe in others succeeding, and I look for ways to help them succeed.”

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Summertime is officially here on the beautiful Gulf Coast! Take pride in your home and have cookouts or family get-togethers. Don’t forget to appreciate life while you are busy — which includes making your four-legged friends a priority.

Having a family pet changed my life. The Jerika Showcase mascot, Powder, tragically was taken away too early, and we will miss him very much. He always will be my baby.

My little Pomeranian was very loved. He helped me get through a busy workweek by reducing my anxiety and stress levels. The best feeling was arriving home from a long day to see him jump for joy that I was home.

Life is so short; enjoy every moment. If you have pets, I highly advise spending more time with them this summer.

Remember to prepare for rising temperatures and keep your fur babies out of the heat.

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By Karol Brandt

Five foods to avoid

— and what to eat instead Are you and your family eating as healthy as you think you are? Not all foods are created equal — even healthy ones. You may not be getting as many vitamins and nutrients as you believe and inadvertently could be loading up with excess sugar and sodium.

To help you close the gap on your family’s nutritional needs, here are five foods to avoid — and some healthy alternatives to keep in the kitchen all summer long.

1. STARCHY VEGETABLES Corn, peas, potatoes, pumpkin and squash — these vegetables contain about two to three times as many calories per serving as their non-starchy counterparts and contain fewer vitamins and less fiber than other types of vegetables.

EAT THIS! Best veggies — Dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale and broccilini are my choices.

2. PROCESSED FRUIT DRINKS, CANNED OR DRIED FRUIT Fruit in its natural state is sweet, so we don’t need added sugar. Canned fruit especially has heavy syrups and adds excess calories you and your family don’t need. You also may be consuming hidden calories in fruit drinks and dried fruits.

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right now; blackberries, blueberries and strawberries are my choices. Try freezing them, too. The kids will love frozen blueberries!

3. WHITE BREAD AND PASTA White bread, pasta, rice and crackers all count as refined grains, which have a higher glycemic index and can spike your sugars. Make sure the first word on a bread or cereal label is “whole,” which indicates whole grainbased products.

EAT THIS! Best grains — Quinoa, brown rice, Ezekiel bread, wheat pasta.

4. CEREALS WITH ADDED SUGAR A standard serving of cereal is a mere half cup, and not many kids can eat one serving. A big bowl can have as much sugar as a large candy bar.

Try to keep the sugar to no more than 12 grams per serving. These truly are empty calories and lacks the nutritional value to start the day off right.

EAT THIS! Best cereal — Oatmeal or cereal made with natural oats. Oats are rich in fiber, potassium and omega 3 fatty acid. Use old-fashioned oats, not the single packets.

5. FLAVORED YOGURT Check the label on flavored yogurt; most contain up to 30 grams of sugar.

That is 6.5 teaspoons per 6-ounce serving — not what you want to give

the kids as a snack. Look for yogurts with fewer than 10 grams of sugar and at least 6 to 10 grams of protein per serving.

EAT THIS! Best yogurt — Greek yogurt, coconut unsweetened yogurt or cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is rich in protein and low in carbohydrates. It is very good with nuts and fruit added, the perfect summer snack.

A great way to keep healthy foods front and center is to put them there.

Organize your refrigerator and kitchen pantry, putting all the healthy, fresh foods in the front where kids can grab and go.

Remember to you fuel your body with good food choices and steer clear of options with added sugar, carbohydrates and fat. Here’s to a healthy, fun summer for you and your family!

Brandt, an executive host with Scarlett Pearl Casino Resort, is co-author of Amazon best-seller “The Struggle is Real: Finally Break the Dieting Cycle, Transform Your Mind and Body, and Evolve into The Person You Have Always Wanted to Be” and the “30-Day Evolve Challenge Journal.” An avid meal prepper and passionate advocate of health and fitness, she lost 110 pounds and strives to be a role model to others in their weight loss journeys and other personal struggles.

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Treat the common ankle sprain with RICE

By Dr. Jess Mullens I’m home a little early this evening, and my 3-year-old golden retriever, Sonny, meets me at the door. It’s been a full day of seeing patients and surgery, but he doesn’t care. It’s time for his walk, and with the sun out at 7:15 p.m., there’s no excuses.

We walk down the sidewalk, and unfortunately, he sees the squirrel before I do. A quick, 70-pound jolt makes me step wrong, and I feel a pop as I roll my ankle. We’ve all been there.

I hobble back to my house, now a statistic; 2 million ankle sprains happen each year in the United States.

Ankle sprains are among the most common orthopedic injuries. Usually, the foot and ankle roll to the inside (inversion), but a sprain can occur with the foot and ankle rolling to the outside (eversion) as well. This injury can be accompanied by an audible/ sensation of a pop, swelling and pain around the ankle. With an inversion ankle sprain, the two ligaments most commonly involved are the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL). Injuries to these ligaments can be graded from 1 (mild sprain) to 3 (severe ligament disruption).

Most ankle sprains can be treated immediately with the RICE formula — rest, ice, compression and elevation. This treatment can cause a decrease in pain and swelling and restore the patient’s ability to put weight across the foot and ankle. However, the severity of the injury, or the lack of improvement in symptoms,

may lead some to seek treatment from a medical professional. An x-ray may be ordered to ensure no bones are broken, which may be more common in higher-energy injuries (i.e. fall from height, car accident).

After an ankle sprain, your doctor may recommend an ankle brace, walking boot or cast. If prescribed, anti-inflammatories can help decrease pain and swelling associated with the injury.

Crutches may be used to keep weight off the foot and ankle while the symptoms resolve. After a period of healing, it is common to start either physical therapy or a home exercise program focused on strengthening and rehabilitation of the muscles and ligaments around the ankle to prevent a reoccurring injury.

While most ankle sprains will heal without complication, more severe injuries that don’t respond to treatment may require further evaluation with an MRI and possibly surgery.

If you suspect you may have an ankle sprain, don’t hesitate to call your doctor for further evaluation. Physician-directed treatment options can more quickly relieve the symptoms and get you back to doing the things you love with the people and pets you love.

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Manage your medications Throughout my many years as a nurse practitioner, I have learned that more often than not, some individuals have a fear of seeking medical treatment for various reasons. They often wait too long before getting help for illnesses that are preventable or easily managed. I commit to spending time with my patients to help decrease anxiety by thoroughly outlining the importance of their treatment plans, which often includes reviewing their medications and explaining their effects, how to best manage them and why monitoring medications is very important. Here are some things to consider: • Maintain an up-to-date list of all medications, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements; also know the dosages. It is important to know all of the medications that are ingested, not just those that are prescribed, because they can interact negatively in your system or be counterproductive.

• Make your medication list easily accessible. At each provider appointment, you will have to recount your medications, and in case of an emergency, you will have to share it with the ER or urgent care staff. Make it easy on yourself. Most smart phones allow you to create a “wallet card,” so you can list your medications there. The good, old-fashioned way is to simply keep a slip of paper with an accurate list in your wallet or purse. Having an accurate medication list will reduce duplications and complica-

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Promptly discuss medication concerns with your doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist.

• Do not assume your primary care provider has access to all medications you’ve been prescribed. Not all facilities have shared reporting services. Patients often think, because hard copies have been converted to electronic health records, that the medications are available automatically to their providers. Don’t assume, and be prepared to communicate the list yourself.

• Understand the reason for each medication. I have served patients who were prescribed some medication years before meeting them. They continued to take the pills because, at some point, a doctor told them to. However, when they were asked why, they couldn’t recall the reason. Sometimes, we are able to make adjustments by reducing the dosage or eliminating it altogether. It is important to know what each medication is intended to treat and reevaluate its effectiveness periodically.

• Utilize pill sorters or pill boxes, which are useful tools to manage daily home medications. Certain devices come with an alarm that can be used to alert you when it is time to take your medication. Smart phones and many watches have the same capabilities.

• Keep controlled substances in a locked drawer or out of view of visitors. Prescription misuse and abuse of controlled substances has become a nationwide problem.

• Properly discard expired and discontinued medications.

This can be done by partnering with your pharmacy and local law enforcement. Some receptacles make disposal easy, or many areas host days during the year when individuals can bring their expired medications to designated locations.

Don’t stop takinmedications because you can’t afford them. Your provider may have information about prescription drug cards or can provide information to agencies that offer supplemental insurance.

• You never should stop taking medications abruptly. It can be very dangerous and cause more harm in the long term.

Partner with your provider so he or she can guide you in the process.

Your primary care provider can help you overcome barriers so you can manage your medications effectively. We are here to help with all aspects of your healthcare needs, and this is a fundamental way we can help you take control of your health.

You should not have to worry about compliance, fear of side effects or feel as though you lack knowledge about medications. All of these understandable questions and more can be addressed with an open, honest discussion with your provider.

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Understanding obesity

I love seafood buffets, with their crab dipped in butter, rich gumbos and plate after plate of dessert options. Some days I go for the Chinese buffets, thick with brown sauces and fried eggrolls. My biggest weakness, though, is Mexican food, with its delicious cheeses and corn. However, as we well know, too much of a good thing can be bad for our health.

Mississippi’s grits, cornbread and fried-chicken diet has made us the second-fattest state in the nation, with 37 percent of our population at a Body Mass Index, or BMI, over 30. That level is not just fat, but obese.

It wasn’t always this way. In 1990, not quite 30 years ago, only 15 percent of our state’s population qualified as obese.

Two main factors have caused this change: overeating, especially high-calorie foods like soft drinks and high fructose snacks, and lack of exercise. This latter factor especially has affected children, who instead of running around outside are glued to TV or phone screens. Mississippi has the highest rate of obesity for ages 10-17 in the nation.

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blindness. Beyond these risks, the burdens of obesity include gallstones, osteoarthritis and sleep apnea. Being overweight also has been tagged as a risk factor for certain cancers, including colon, prostate, uterus, gallbladder and breast cancers.

The official standard for obesity is a BMI of 30 or above. The calculation, based on your height and weight, is complex, but calculators on the computer make it easy to find your number.

People tell me I look trim, but even my number is 25, just on the cusp of overweight. I do love my Mexican food!

To lose weight, a person must reduce her caloric intake and commit to a habitual exercise program. Simply changing foods, such as eliminating alcohol, soft drinks, breads and fried foods, usually will make an immediate difference. Avoid fad diets and concentrate instead on low-calorie foods like fruits, vegetables and lean meats. Taking a daily walk around the block, or perhaps around the inside of the mall, is an easy and successful start to an exercise program.

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Dermaplaning is an effective exfoliating treatment in which an aesthetician or doctor uses a surgical scalpel to gently remove dead cells on the skin’s surface. This exfoliation not only enhances your skin, but also gently removes the vellus hair / peach fuzz on your face. Dermaplaning is a favorite procedure of the entertainment industry due to its results, like helping maintain

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This treatment is recommended for all skin types, but those with inflamed acne should wait until other treatments and skin care products clear their complexions.

Unlike chemical peels, there is no down time, and you will notice a difference in skin texture and tone immediately. Dermaplaning will not cause hair to return thicker or darker.

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What does ADD cost you?

Most patients successfully treated for attention deficit disorder, or ADD, tell me the primary benefit of treatment is how it affects their financial status. Successful treatment has two effects: 1) Patients lose less money 2) Patients make more money.

Treated patients are much more attentive to cost. They pay bills on time, avoiding interest. They balance the checkbook more often and more effectively. They create a budget. They are less impulsive in all aspects of life, especially impulsive purchasing. They think before buying. Credit card balances diminish.

Patients treated successfully are better focused at work. They complete tasks on time and more completely, and they organize better. This behavior earns them raises and praise. Other employees are less likely to avoid ADD employees and more likely to cooperate. This also gains accolades from the boss.

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things at once. This reduces stress. One of the most surprising results of successful treatment is the reduction in stress and panic attacks. They find little or no need for stress-reducing aids like alcohol, marijuana, benzodiazepines or other sedatives or sleep aids, thereby saving money. This is paradoxical and not logical to medical providers because some ADD patients are treated with stimulants, which according to the textbooks could or should make anxiety worse.

Many ADD patients successfully treated are able to discontinue anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications because one of the main contributors to their depression and anxiety was failure. Nothing helps depression like success! I have several patients who have decreased their medication costs and reduced medical visits and testing by controlling their ADD. Many patients start exercising and paying attention to their diet. Regular exercise requires planning and execution — keeping track of progress. Successful dieting requires the same, as well as cooperating with others

and less impulsivity. I find By Dr. Stanford A. Owen obese patients who are “food addicts” and binge eat often respond to anorectic medication or “diet pills,” which are stimulants with very similar chemistry to stimulants used to treat ADD. My diabetic patients, in particular, adhere to their diet much better with these medications, allowing control of blood sugar and in many cases discontinuance of expensive diabetic medication or insulin. In addition, they “get their brains back,” as an elevated glucose or blood-sugar level impairs brain function.

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Six steps to raising healthy eaters

In parenting, I learned quickly that things don’t go as planned.

From the birth plan that was never executed to feeding a toddler who doesn’t care about your registered dietitian job title, nothing about being a mom has been what I expected.

One area that has surprised me most is my child’s strong food preferences. I refuse to label him a “picky eater,” but for a child who has a strong dislike for meat, vegetables and many fruits, that’s what most would call him. It’s definitely not fulfilling my Pinterest-worthy visions of how I thought I would feed him.

As parents, we want to see our children thrive, and we often focus on their nutrition to accomplish this goal. However, I see many parents going about this the wrong way, even with the best intentions. Unfortunately, what often gets overlooked is the child’s relationship with food. Creating food rules for healthier children actually may be harming the child’s ability to feed himself or herself in the most natural way possible.

Here are six ways you can set the stage for raising healthy eaters: Know what you’re in charge of, and what you aren’t: As parents, it’s our responsibility to choose what our child is allowed to eat and when. It’s up to them to determine how much and how fast.

Set the example: As parents, we know our kids repeat what we do and what we say, and research shows this is the same for eating. Model the example of what it’s like to eat a wide variety of foods, and they’ll be more likely to follow suit.

Get them involved: Allowing kids to be involved in all aspects of the meal process helps spike their natural interest and By Alyssa Ashmore curiosity. Invite them to help you pick out produce at the grocery store, choose recipes if they’re old enough and help with food prep in the kitchen. Have a toddler? Check out kid-friendly knives that aren’t sharp.

Have family meals: With our world becoming more fast paced by the day, dinner at the table isn’t a common practice — but it hasn’t lost its importance. Research published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics shows that eating together helps develop healthier kids both physically and mentally.

Be neutral: Don’t use terms like “good food” and “bad food,” and don’t use food as a reward or punishment. Try to keep food as something that provides nourishment and enjoyment, not a means to fix emotions or behavior.

Trust them: This is the hardest part for us parents, but we have to trust that our children will try new foods when they’re ready and that they know best about how much food their little bodies need.

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OBESITY continued from Page 102 to change your eating and exercise habits. Occasionally your physician may recommend weight loss medications, although many of these have side effects like high blood pressure.

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Being overweight affects your spirit and your health. Attack your weight loss program and weight maintenance goals each day. Make resolutions you can stick with, such as cutting out sweets and a daily walk. Instead of snacking on that bag of Oreos, keep some carrots and celery in your fridge. You’ll be surprised how even a 10-pound weight loss will make you feel better and improve your health statistic numbers. For me, sadly, that means avoiding the nachos.

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SUCCESS

Why you need

core values

By Ryan Giles

Over the past two decades, the term “core values” has company involved in recognizing employees who exhibit become so popular that it’s almost trite. Walk into almost the core values. Remember that we want our employees to any business, and you’ll find a list of generic words like internalize our values, not just memorize them. For this “honesty” or “integrity,” or see any number of industry reason, make your values memorable and sticky … not buzzwords displayed prominently in the lobby. Years ago, generic terms like “humility” or “teamwork.” someone in the business found that core values were the Fire — If you’re using your core values to hire, your latest trend and thought they should come up with their number of successful hires will increase; I often see comown. The problem is that no panies go from a 50 one knows what to do with percent hiring success to them once they have them.

80 percent when using "Core values, if we truly are living them, What should you do with their values. However, the your core values? time will come when an define who we are and how we treat Core values, if we truly are employee will fall “below living them, define who we the bar” and won’t live up each other at work. They’re the heart of are and how we treat each to the company’s valother at work. They’re the ues. When this happens, our culture ... ." heart of our culture — and review the values with the like the management guru employee in a one-on-one Peter Drucker said, “Culture meeting and help them eats strategy for breakfast.” So how should you use your create a plan to get back “above the bar” (performance core values? improvement plan). The good news is that most employees Hire —Start by using your core values in the hiring proare coachable and will improve. If they don’t, you absocess. At every conversation, every interview, every touch lutely must terminate this employee. Employees who don’t point, preach your core values. If you have a three-intershare our core values are a cancer to our culture and will view hiring process, candidates should be hearing about decimate your team’s morale (trust me on this one). your core values at least three different times from three If you don’t have core values, take time to discover them. different people (remember to hire slow and fire fast). Core You aren’t making these up; you’re discovering what you values should help you attract the right people and repel already value. If you already have core values, dust them off the wrong ones. and start hiring, rewarding and firing based on them.

Reward/Recognize —Your existing employees should Need help with your marketing strategy? Give Ryan Giles a call. be hearing about the company’s core values regularly. I Giles is a CEO, professional EOS implementer, coach and aurecommend a quarterly “state of the company” meeting thor. He can be reached at Ryan@TractionStrong.com or (504) that always begins with a brief refresher on our core values. 500-1640.

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SO YOU KNOW BUTSCH NAMED MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR OF GULF COAST CHAMBER Ashley Butsch has been promoted to marketing and communications director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. In this role, she will oversee marketing and communications for the seven chamber divisions. She has served as programming coordinator for almost two years, coordinating all events falling under the chamber’s program of work.

“Ashley has been a vital part of the chamber team, and I’m excited to see her move in her new role,” says Adele Lyons, the chamber’s chief executive officer.

Butsch holds a degree in business administration, with an emphasis in marketing, from The University of Southern Mississippi. From her previous experience as the event sales manager of Treasure Bay Casino & Hotel to the director of marketing for the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Butsch has 10 years of extensive experience in

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Embrace the path that’s meant to be On my running route, I often pass a lovely little church. The sign outside is always inviting and usually has a clever saying

By Dr. Stephanie Barnes that brings a smile to my face. Earlier this year, I decided to visit the church and have enjoyed occasional Sunday worship. One particular week, the sign read, “Not all who wander are lost.” Wow! What a lovely reminder.

I have been on a marvelous journey over the past five years. I frequently have felt lost, as it has led me to unexpected places — sometimes in delight, and other times in disappointment. But I was never lost … just wandering.

Growing up, I remember listening to a Doris Day tune with the “funny words.” It was a cute song, and I would sing along to the chorus. I never really paid attention to the words until recently. It is a beautiful little message that reminds us to go with the flow and enjoy how life develops.

Que será, será Whatever will be, will be The future's not ours to see Que será, será What will be, will be When I listened to this song many years ago, I equated it with a someone literally floating through life with no direction, no purpose — just aimless. The more I thought about it, the more I realized it describes a different kind of freedom.

I am the consummate planner. I always have planned every aspect of my life in five-year intervals — then all my plans fell apart. The life I had imagined for myself dissipated before my eyes, and I learned the most beautiful lesson of all. Life doesn’t always go as planned, but it always goes as it should.

We can’t control every aspect of our lives. We often rob ourselves of so much joy because we adhere to rigid plans, schedules and timetables that define success. We must be married by a certain age. We must achieve “this” by another age. We must do “that” this year. Goals and timelines have their purpose, and we certainly need direction and structure. However, we shouldn’t plan so much that we 114

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plan ourselves out of enjoying life.

A certain freedom comes with flexibility. In contrast to being non-committal or procrastinating, being flexible means you are committed to the desired outcome, but open on how — and when —you get there. One of the painful, yet liberating, truths I’ve learned is that the universe does not rotate on my schedule; it just rotates. That means I must get in sync with the way the world revolves.

We have to learn to read and respond to the cues of the universe. There is a certain energy and momentum that connects us to opportunities to get where we want to go. We have to be open to receiving them. When we are so committed to our opportunity looking a certain way and happening in a certain timeframe, we can miss out on its natural evolution.

You see what you look for.

This works for you and against you. When you look for something so specific and defined, you don’t see the version of it that is within reach. When you look for the possibility in things, you’re more likely to see the solutions that lead to where you wanted to go all along.

Life is much more beautiful when you give yourself permission to just be. Que sera sera. What will be, will be.

You really can’t force it to be until it is ready to be. It takes however long it takes. When “what will be” is not what you want, exactly as you expected, yield to the possibility and reshape a new future. Don’t get stuck in what was, but embrace what is.

It’s all about whether you’re lost or wandering. When you commit to being lost, you commit to being stuck and miserable. Eventually, you rob yourself of the joy of the adventure. You see what you look for. See the beauty as you wander through this journey of life and enjoy every part of it — the expected and unexpected. There’s beauty in every step when you look for it Seeing that sign helped me remember that I was never lost, just on the path meant for me. As I release myself from the plan that was, I surrender to the beauty of the plan that is developing right before my eyes.

Oh, the joy of what will be!

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

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MONEY

Distinguishing hobby from business

Your hobby is now generating income; how great is that? Although your side business loses money every year, it certainly subsidizes those family vacations you attach to out-of-town business trips. Life is good!

By Tina Perkins Not so fast. It is only good until the IRS closely scrutinizes those activities.

The hobby loss and the business loss have different tax consequences. The hobby will not be afforded a deductible loss while the business will. A business with constant losses is at risk of the IRS deeming it a hobby. In a manner of speaking, it comes down to “It’s not what you do, its how you do it.”

HOBBY

There is no profit motive for engaging in a hobby. The activity is one of recreation and leisure and usually involves activities of sport, entertainment or relaxation. While its primary intent is personal enjoyment, a hobby can generate income, especially if you get really good at it. Income generated from your hobby is taxable. Unfortunately, your hobby expenses are not deductible (under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for years 2018 through 2025).

Fortunately, the income is not subject to the self-employment tax.

BUSINESS

A trade or business exists with a profit motive and operates with continuity and regularity. Characteristics of a trade or business include obtaining a business license, maintaining a separate checking account, paying rent and

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utilities, carrying insurance, hiring professionals, training workers, advertising, billing customers and selling to more than just family and friends. The profit motive becomes cloudy, however, when the business takes on lackadaisical behavior — meaning the legitimacy of the business becomes questionable when there is no clear income and profit motive while you have another source of reliable income.

A home-based business easily comes to mind when thinking of a business existing with no real profit motive.

Although there are exceptions, the home-based business is more suspect because it generally has all the upside social and fun activities with little to no downside or risk. This is not to imply you must hate what you do for it to be considered a business, or that if you love what you do, then a profit motive must not exist.

TRADE OR BUSINESS DEFINED

The term trade or business generally includes any activity carried on for the production of income from selling goods or performing services. Deductions are allowable for expenses of carrying on the activities engaged in for the production or collection of income. On the contrary, deductions are not allowable for expenses incurred in connection with activities that are not engaged in for profit — aka a hobby.

IRS SCRUNITY

Because some people start businesses that are really hobbies just to claim the expenses and loss on their tax returns, the IRS looks skeptically at it if it has a hobby component.

The IRS has a set of guidelines to objectively evaluate the

facts and circumstances in determining whether the activity is a hobby or a business. The following factors are used: • Manner in which you carry on the activity — Is the activity carried out in a businesslike manner, and is there a complete and accurate set of books and records?

• Your or your advisors’ expertise — Are the consultation and the study of the economics and scientific practices prepared by experts?

• The time and effort you expend in carrying on the activity — Do you devote much of your personal time and effort to carrying on the activity, particularly if there are not substantial personal or recreational aspects to it? Likewise, do you withdraw from another occupation to devote most of your energies to the activity?

• Your expectation that the assets used in the activity may appreciate in value — Even if there is no profit from current operations, will there be an overall profit in the appreciation in the value of assets, such as land used in the activity?

• Your success in carrying on similar and dissimilar activities — Did you engage in a similar activity in the past and convert it from unprofitable to profitable?

• Your history of income and losses with respect to the activity — Are continual losses of your activity explainable, or are they due to unforeseen circumstances beyond your control?

• The amount of occasional profits — Are the occasional profits small while the losses are large?

• Your financial status —Do you have substantial income or capital from sources other than the activity?

• Elements of personal pleasure or recreation — Is there a presence of personal motives in carrying on the activity, especially where there are recreational or personal elements involved?

If your answers are yes to the above first six bullets and no to the last three, you probably have a legitimate business, and your expenses and losses are deductible.

If the IRS deems your business a hobby, then the income it generates is taxable while the expenses are not deductible.

Be proactive. Scrutinize your business and determine where you are vulnerable. If you are in business, fix your areas of risk and vulnerability to strengthen your profit intent. After all, that’s what business owners do.

If your hobby generates an income, add it to your tax return.

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Insuring your FUTURE

Each stage of life brings new risks and rewards. Through the years, make sure to protect what you value.

IN YOUR 20S

By Angelyn Treutel Zeringue

You worked hard in college, got a degree and now are on your own. You must make your own decisions and embrace life. You have a new job and are finalizing major purchases. What insurance should you consider for your

protection?

Buying a new car? You definitely will need auto insurance. The rate varies based on the make and model of vehicle. Safer vehicles are less costly to insure, and discounts are available for good credit history, a safe driving record and more.

Getting a new apartment? Renters insurance is highly recommended and very inexpensive. Liability coverage will protect you from property damage or injuries if something bad happens on your property. Contents coverage protects your furniture and electronics in the event of a fire or theft.

Hunting for a new job? Many employers offer health insurance; take advantage of employee benefits. The cost is lower when you are young and will protect you in the event of accident or illness. Wellness programs are beneficial and improve your quality of life.

Walking down the aisle? Many things change when you combine households. Combining auto policies may even save you money. Look into a wedding event policy to protect yourself from liability exposure and problems with your venue or cancellations. You’ll want to make sure that beautiful new ring is covered, too!

IN YOUR 30S

You may find yourself settling into a new home and a family and growing your assets. Life is stressful, but fulfilling. You realize you have more responsibilities and more risk. Do you have the right insurance?

Closing on a new home? Homeowners insurance is required to protect the structure of your home, your liability exposure and your belongings. Replacement cost is recommended to protect your home and belongings from fire, theft, tornadoes, flood and other natural disasters. Liability coverage will protect you if a visitor is injured on your property. Discounts are available for maintaining your property well, removing hazards, fortifying against weather perils and becoming more energy efficient. A good practice is to review your level of coverage each year to ensure that any large purchases or home additions are properly 118

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covered. Changes will be required to your insurance if you start renting out your home or operating a home-based business.

Growing your family? Life insurance and disability insurance should be on your horizon for the future needs of those you love should you be injured or die. The younger and healthier you are, the cheaper the policies are. Term life insurance policies are available for 20 to 40 years or longer.

Ready for an umbrella? As you accumulate assets and wealth, you have more to lose, so you should look at adding a low-cost umbrella insurance policy to your portfolio, which will provide extended protection over your underlying policies.

IN YOUR 40S AND BEYOND

Life is flying by. The kids are growing up and getting on with their own lives, but life is still fun. You are traveling more, and you have more toys. Life is enjoyable and exhilarating! Take the time to review and be certain you have the right insurance for your protection.

Purchasing a vacation home? You will need a policy to protect the structure of your vacation home, your liability exposure and any personal belongings. Discounts are available for bundling policies with the same insurance carrier.

Got toys? Be sure you have your expensive toys insured.

Now is the time for motorcycle insurance and boat insurance. Even golf carts, ATVs and jet skis need coverage.

Any large purchases of jewelry, furs and artwork should be added as a scheduled item on your home policy.

Looking to the future? The younger you are when you purchase long-term care protection, the lower your rate will be. This insurance covers people who are aging or disabled and need help with daily living, whether in a nursing home or their own home.

Taking a great vacation? The cost of a vacation is quite an investment, and travel insurance can be a lifesaver to prevent losing money over a canceled, delayed or interrupted trip, lost bags or a medical emergency.

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Dementia: Don't wait till it's too late

We all lose our glasses or keys occasionally. That is the sign of a busy life. However, you should watch for signs that could indicate the onset of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. If you detect such signs in a loved one, don’t panic; rather, consult a doctor and speak with a lawyer right away to formulate an estate plan. An estate plan encompasses not only how to handle assets after someone passes away, but also important decisions about how that person wants to live and handle her assets in her final years.

My clients have said one of the earliest signs of dementia was when their loved one began having trouble driving or completing daily tasks; for instance, the loved one got lost driving to a familiar location, got stopped by the police for unsafe driving or started driving down a one-way street in the wrong direction. Occasionally, a family has reported that the loved one

no longer could use the microwave or television remote without assistance. Also, if your loved one is having difficulty handling finances or playing card games, it is time for a doctor to perform an assessment.

Other signs of dementia may include paranoia and a change in mood or personality. Dementia often affects a person’s ability to concentrate or to make and follow a plan. The person may seem more paranoid or withdrawn out of fear someone will detect a problem. Although the most common sign is a loss of memory or the ability to remember the right word, dementia may manifest as forgetting appointments or struggling to understand when something should be done, such as taking medicine. Those affected may ask the same question over and over because they have forgotten the answer or can’t comprehend the answer. Of course, people with dementia have trouble with

abstract reasoning or critical thinking and can’t visualize diagrams or work By Kathy Brown out the sequence van Zutphen of items in their mind. Therefore, they may seem confused during discussions or unable to follow a train of thought.

If you have noticed any of these signs in your aging parents or other loved ones, I am happy to talk with your family about your situation. We can make a plan that will help, and not embarrass, your family. Frankly, my dear — don’t wait until it is too late.

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

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Five things kids should know about money Last month, I wrote about leaving a financial legacy for our children and grandchildren. This month, I want to expand that theme by sharing five lessons we should teach our children and grandchildren about money.

Money really does not grow on trees. It is far better to learn this principle as children rather than when we’re adults and have made financial mistakes.

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It is essential that we teach our children that we must give something

By Kathy Rogers in order to receive money. Whatever your job or work schedule, you are trading hours of your life for the income you receive from your work. Teach children to see value in work, no matter the job.

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Parents must teach this idea with more than their words; they must set an example. Simply put, if you cannot afford it, do not buy it. Do not be ashamed to tell your children that something is not in your budget or that you are saving for it. My husband uses the 80-10-10 rule; 80 percent of our earnings are used to pay bills and provide for extra things we enjoy, while 10 percent is set aside for savings, which includes retirement planning. The final 10 percent goes to charity. I believe in tithing, so my 10 percent goes to my local church.

WANT VERSUS NEED How many times has a child said they NEED something when the fact is they really just WANT it? Children must learn the difference. They need food, clothing, shelter and love. They want the latest toy or trendy fashion item their

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friends have or that they have seen advertised. They want all the candy in the candy aisle, but a wise parent does not buy it for them. If your children want something outside of your budget, encourage them to find ways to earn money until they have saved enough to purchase it themselves.

When they do, there is a greater chance they will attach value to the item and will be more likely to take good care of it.

GENEROSITY MATTERS

Have you been purposeful in teaching your children the importance of giving? No matter our situation, it is always possible to find someone who has greater needs than we do. Being generous can mean giving our money to help others, but it can also can mean giving of ourselves to help others. Find an organization that aligns with your values and schedule time for you and your children to volunteer with them. Spend time afterward discussing what they saw and felt, along with why it is important that we give to others.

MONEY IS NOT THE CURE FOR LIFE’S PROBLEMS:

Having more income does make life more comfortable — but money can’t bring fulfillment, nor can it correct bad character. If money itself is the answer to all life’s problems, why do so many celebrities and children of the rich and famous have such broken lives? Money can buy friends and fun, but what happens when the money runs out? Teach your children that while money is necessary in today’s world, it is people that matter most. Their lives and yours will be richer for it.

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One of the most distinctive homes in Bay St. Louis has been renovated by, and serves as home to, a lifelong creative.

Who better to appreciate an extraordinary Craftsman-style home in Bay St. Louis than an accomplished artist who twice served as director of the Craftsmen Guild of Mississippi?

Story and photographs by Ellis Anderson But if the match-up between Kit Barksdale and the house at 119 Washington St. is a perfect pairing, it also was house next door was constructed for the father, the Craftsa sudden one. The artist decided to buy the house in only a man cottage for his son. The family milled all the lumber few hours. for both houses, presumably hand-picking the best wood Three years ago, Kit was a part-time Bay resident, available. Heart pine from now extinct old-growth forests dividing her time between a small 1880s cottage on Main went into the main body of the cottage. For siding, they Street and her primary home in Jackson. She and her sister, used cedar shingles.

Marilyn Mestayer, often walked miles together through Upon entering the house, the massive front door signals the Bay’s historic district; the conversation and their scenic the delightful quality of craftsmanship to expect inside. Kit routes made the exercise fun. Their path sometimes led reveals that it’s actually a cunningly made Dutch door, and down Washington Street, where the two always admired a lever on the side allows the glass-paned upper door to the wood-and-stone cottage near the beach. separate from the lower solid part.

The design itself is a standout on the Coast. While The door hardware, like that throughout the house, is Craftsman homes (mostly built from the 1890s through dark metal that plays subtly off the reddish wood. It’s still the 1930s) aren’t that unusual, few were constructed using functioning properly after a century of service. stone — a material requiring importation from hillier Inside, most of the original woodwork trim, and there’s regions. lots of it, has been left natural — except in one room.

The stout porch columns over the stone foundation give Kit explains that although the dark woodwork trim, the building a sense of permanence. Indeed, the house, windows, cabinetry and doors in the house grace the built in 1909, was one of only two on the block to survive rooms with an understated elegance, it also darkens the Hurricane Katrina. Yet, the home’s many windows provide interior spaces — despite the many windows. The dining a lovely counter-balance, welcoming both light and air. room at the heart of the house, visible even upon entering One day in 2016, Marilyn called Kit and excitedly shared the front door, contained additional ceiling and wall trim, the news that 119 Washington was going on the market. making it something of a “black hole” at the heart of the Both knew it would sell within hours because of its unusu- house. al design.

Kit had considered painting all the wood in the house Their prediction was correct. By the end of that day, to lighten the ponderous feeling, but she first consulted Kit had a contract to buy it, despite the fact that it needed with local interior designer Al Lawson of Lawson Studio. major renovation.

Lawson suggested that painting only the millwork in the There were the obvious issues. For instance, the kitchen dining room would achieve the effect she was looking for. ceiling had collapsed, although it appeared that the sinkKit followed his advice. er-cypress cabinets had survived. An inspection revealed Now that the main restoration of the Craftsman is more problems, including the fact that none of the sinks complete, Kit’s finally enjoying a more relaxed Coast life, were hooked up to the city’s sewage system. Although spending time with her grandchildren and playing bridge. there were no active termites, a lot of older termite damage She’d like to return to her glass work and painting – on would need to be addressed. canvases this time instead of walls.

But to Kit, the cottage’s charms far outweighed its But she views the house as a continuing artistic project. problems. It had been built as part of a family compound “I’m still working on it,” she says. “I’ll always be workfor the Edwards, owners of a local lumber mill. The larger ing on it, I guess. I see it as a creative opportunity.”

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TERMITES

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You probably don’t consider termites when you are gardening. However, many landscaping tasks, including digging and mulching, can put your home at risk for termite damage.

All Mississippi homes should receive a preventative treatment on a regular basis by a professional, licensed pest control company, which is the best defense against these critters. Companies will apply a pesticide in a band around your home and other structures that kills foraging termites on contact. For the treatment to work properly, that band of soil must not be disturbed.

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Whether you come by car or boat, Gollott’s Fresh Catch Seafood Restaurant on Biloxi's Back Bay is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a great meal — all while taking in gorgeous waterfront views and spectacular sunsets.

The restaurant, which celebrated its first anniversary this past May, is owned and operated by Shawn and Lilian Gollott, who for 13 years have been providing outstanding food at the popular Pepe's Bosque Mexican Restaurant in D’Iberville. When the opportunity to open a seafood restaurant arose, they jumped at the chance.

“We always wanted a restaurant on the water,” Lilian said of their dream for a second restaurant. “That is what we enjoy about living on the Gulf Coast — jumping on the boat with our son and getting dinner.”

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“The Gollott name is synonymous with seafood, but hasn’t been (as recognized) in the restaurant industry,” Shawn said. “With this restaurant, people can now experience the way the Gollotts — my mom really — cook seafood. It’s the way we want seafood to be thought of, presented and tasted. There is a lot of love that goes into

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Shawn and Lilian turned to Mrs. Trudy when creating the menu, and you’ll find her name and made-from-scratch family recipes throughout. Appetizers like the popular Mrs. Trudy’s crabmeat dip or her fried crabmeat roll are local favorites. There’s a shrimp spaghetti special on Fridays; she spends 12 to 14 hours just making the sauce, and some say her dressed-and-pressed crabmeat and cheese po’boy is the best on the Coast.

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Continued from page 128 this appetizer easily could be a meal in itself. You also will find crab claws, seafood bread, shrimp, chicken wings and an option of chicken buffalo blue or cheesesteak fries on this section of the menu.

A homemade cup or bowl of Gollott’s seafood gumbo or the shrimp-and-corn bisque also is a great choice, and one of the specialty salads featuring homemade dressings is another wonderful way to start your meal. The blackand-bleu salad is a thing of beauty; expect a plate piled high with sliced ribeye, dried cranberries, candied pecans, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, egg, avocado slices, and tomatoes over a bed of romaine.

Gollott’s has something for everyone, with a nice variety of 12-inch, ole’ Biloxi-style, overstuffed po’boys, wraps, tacos, sandwiches, burgers and baskets. A new create-a-combo section on the menu allows you to choose from 20 different items to create exactly what you are in the mood for.

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The sea section of the menu is where you will find dishes like snapper au gratin, seafood étouffée, shrimp and grits, snow crab legs and platters. I had the grilled fresh cobia filet served with a teriyaki glaze, sautéed vegetables and a refreshing jalapeño cilantro slaw. It was a perfect combination of flavors.

Before I left, but not before trying Mrs. Trudy’s delicious homemade blueberry pie, I asked Shawn why people should come to Gollott’s.

“The fresh seafood, the atmosphere, the drinks, we offer a little bit over everything,” he replied. “Great food, great customer service — we want to make everyone feel welcome. I want to share what I grew up with seafood-wise with everyone.”

Gollott's Fresh Catch Seafood Restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday, 11a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 11a.m.-10 p.m. It has a full bar, numerous TVs for sporting events and frequent live music. It is great place for parties, catering for your own events and placing orders the night before to pick up for boating the next day.

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THE COMPOUND EFFECT

Books not to miss

Genre: Non-fiction Author: Darren Hardy Publisher: Vanguard Press — $11 Darren Hardy is the visionary behind the highly engaging Success Magazine.

In The Compound Effect, Hardy shares simple, yet impactful, strategies to shift your life for ultimate success. The chapters range from the choices we make and habits we have to keeping the momentum we need for accelerated growth. Throughout this book, there is one simple component Hardy stresses and that’s the power of our environment and how it can help or hinder us on our journey. Who are you connected to in your life, because it’s truly the determining factor for your success.

BUSINESS BOUTIQUE: A WOMAN'S GUIDE FOR MAKING MONEY DOING WHAT SHE LOVES Genre: Business Development Author: Christy Wright Publisher: Ramsey Press — $16 Christy Wright has her hands full in a good way. She’s a successful business coach, a podcast host on the Dave Ramsey platform and a wife and mom. It’s her love of family that put Christy on the path to finding a way to spend more time with loved ones and make money at the same time. While this book is geared toward stay-athome moms, there are plenty of nuggets for every woman interested in taking her hobby and turning it into a fulltime career. Wright believes that you must love what you do, as it’s the key ingredient to your success.

IT'S ABOUT TIME: THE ART OF CHOOSING THE MEANINGFUL OVER THE URGENT Genre: Non-fiction Author: Valorie Burton Publisher: Thomas Nelson — $14.99 Former beauty queen turned successful coach and speaker Valorie Burton returns with another powerful book about the issue that most people can’t seem the get a grasp on: our time. In this day and age, women are running on fumes and feeling overwhelmed.

They are succumbing to the pressure to be everywhere and do everything — finding themselves completely drained

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at the end of the day. In this book, Burton shares how to navigate the 24 hours we’re blessed with and how to differentiate between things that are important and things that are time thieves. With over a dozen books in her portfolio, this one arguably will make the most impact — and It’s About Time.

EMBRACING THE LOVE GOD WANTS YOU TO HAVE: A LIFE OF PEACE, JOY, AND VICTORY

Genre: Non-fiction, Personal Development Author: Taffi Dollar Publisher: Amistad — $14.00 Author, speaker and first lady of World Changers Church in Atlanta, Taffi Dollar shares insights about the most important relationship when it comes to love — the relationship we have with ourselves. For many women, our understanding of love is rooted in our ability to love our spouse, family, friends, etc., but we often neglect to love who we are.

When you don’t love yourself, it’s almost impossible to fully love others because you’re loving from an empty place. In this book, Dollar challenges you to dig deeper and uncover the issues that keep you from loving you.

GIRL, STOP APOLOGIZING: A SHAME-FREE PLAN FOR EMBRACING AND ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS

Genre: Non-fiction, Personal Development Author: Rachel Hollis Publisher: Harper Collins — $13.00 We are back with another book by Rachel Hollis. In “Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be,” she exposed the falsehoods and misconceptions that prevent us from living a life of joy and fulfillment. This time, Hollis is teaching us how to stop apologizing for our greatness. It’s the biggest trick of the enemy to convince us to downplay our gifts and talents. We truly must learn how to celebrate our own accomplishments, but instead of acknowledging our success, we often hang our heads low and mumble under our breath what God has done and is doing in our lives. It’s time to stop apologizing — and this book will show you how to do it from a place of humility, not pride.

So, girl, wash your face and stop apologizing for your greatness.

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From an important corporate function, to a beautiful sunset wedding, The Dock can provide an exceptional experience. We are here to help you plan your event. Tucked away on Gulfport Lake, located just minutes from I-10 and the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, ensuring your guests will make it to your event on time. Host your wedding ceremony or reception against the beautiful backdrop of Gulfport Lake.

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Homemade

happiness

By Lauren Joffrion

Peanut butter dog treats are sure to get tails wagging

My dog Roux’s favorite flavor is peanut butter (she gets it from her mom). Doggie treats can be a little pricey at times, and sometimes Roux can be finnicky.

I started thinking of solutions and decided, “Why not make my own treats?” I did some research and found that peanut butter, coconut flour, pumpkin and eggs are perfectly healthy options for your pup.

I had a few trial-and-error recipes but eventually found the perfect one. These treats are peanut butter-based, and I recommend choosing the best peanut butter for your best friend — an all-natural type without xylitol. Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs and can cause them harm and discomfort. A raw, unsalted peanut butter is ideal.

These treats are a huge hit with Roux, and I’m positive your pup will love them just as much!

RECIPE: 2 cups coconut flour ½ tsp baking soda 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin puree ¾ cup all-natural peanut butter ¼ cup melted coconut oil Four eggs DIRECTIONS: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In one bowl, mix the coconut oil, beaten eggs, peanut butter and pumpkin puree until homogenous. Add your dry ingredients and keep mixing until a solid dough forms.

Place your dough on parchment paper, then top with another sheet of parchment so you can roll the dough without it sticking to the rolling pin.

Once the dough is rolled, use fun cookie cutters to cut shapes and place them on your parchment-lined baking sheet. (My favorite shape is the bone shape).

Place the tray in the oven and bake the treats for 12-16 minutes until hardened.

Remove the treats and let them cool for five minutes, then place on a cooling rack and cool completely.

Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container for up to one week. These treats also can be stored in the freezer for up to one month.

Lauren Joffrion is the sous chef and pastry chef of Field’s Steak and Oyster Bar in Bay St.Louis. Additionally, she has a food blog at hellbraiser.com. She can be reached at (228) 209-2663.

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COAST CARES HUB connects volunteers, nonprofits

By Bridget Turan The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) is partnering with the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service (Volunteer Mississippi) to establish the Gulf Coast HUB for Volunteers and Nonprofits, joining a network of community foundations across the state that are working to provide volunteer and nonprofit services to local communities.

The Gulf Coast HUB launched on April 30, and a ribbon cutting was held to celebrate this inception of a volunteer resource HUB here on the Gulf Coast. The Gulf Coast HUB provides services to volunteers and nonprofits in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone and George Counties.

Volunteers can go to the local HUB to find ways get involved and learn about various volunteer opportunities in their communities.

Nonprofits can use the HUB to find willing volunteers and other available community resources. The services provided by the HUB will help nonprofits increase their capacity to serve local people.

“The Community Foundation is pleased to partner with Volunteer Mississippi to support local nonprofits by establishing a regional HUB to assist with recruiting volunteers, organizational training and disaster

preparedness,” Rodger Wilder, GCCF president has said. “It is our hope that nonprofits across South Mississippi will take advantage of these services and that the nonprofit sector on the coast will be strengthened as a result.”

The HUB is an important connection point in the community that brings people, resources, and nonprofit organizations together for the common good. The HUB exemplifies what community is about.

Besides recruiting valuable volunteers, the Gulf Coast HUB will rally the community around important volunteer initiatives, including disaster response efforts.

It also will offer training and technical assistance to strengthen nonprofits, boards of directors and volunteer programs.

Several nonprofits already are registered on the new HUB platform, and we encourage others to do so as well. It’s easy for nonprofit organizations and volunteers to register. Both can register on the HUB’s Get Connected website, https:// gulfcoasthub.galaxydigital. com.

Bridget Turan joined the Community Foundation in January 2019 as part of a new initiative with Volunteer Mississippi.

She directs the Gulf Coast Volunteer HUB, which works to provide nonprofit organizations in the six lower counties with skilled volunteers and organizational training. Reach her at bturan@mgccf.org or (228) 596-5011.

ABOUT GCCF

Established in 1989, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation promotes charitable giving, empowers donors and improves the community by facilitating investment in a variety of charitable causes. The foundation plays a unique role by attracting, managing and distributing millions of charitable dollars to improve the lives of local people.

Since 2005, the foundation has distributed over $73 million across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. GCCF provides administrative services to over 100 funds that help local, grassroots organizations achieve their charitable objectives. We help donors make a difference in South Mississippi.

WHAT OTHERS SAY Stephanie Chapman, ticket sales executive, Biloxi Shuckers “I love working for an organization that is so active in the community and encourages us to volunteer as staff. … (The Gulf Coast HUB) is a network that was needed, and I am excited to see more people get involved and the volunteer hours increase across the coast!”

Donna Brewer, volunteer director, co-founder of South Mississippi SNO (Special Needs Organization) “As a long-time volunteer involved in various nonprofit organizations since the birth of my daughter in 1997, it is incredibly exciting to now have a centralized ‘HUB’ for the many nonprofits that bless our coastal area of Mississippi. As the volunteer director of SNO, I am energized with a newfound spirit of what opportunities may become achievable for each of us.”

Josephine Paige Lee, walk manager, Alzheimer's Association — Mississippi Chapter “The Alzheimer's Association — Mississippi Chapter is proud to be a member of the Gulf Coast HUB! The level of exposure and the ease of access to opportunities in the community is a key resource we use for recruiting volunteers with the passion to serve for a great cause.” www.gcwmultimedia.com

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