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ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME The Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1999 to recognize the accomplishments of MGCCC coaches and athletes.

Doug Thompson, Baseball Thompson attended the Perkinston Campus in 1994-1996. During his freshman year, he was the MVP for the MACJC South Division, All-State, AllRegion XXIII and NJCAA All-American.

He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles but instead returned to MGCCC. He was named a 1995-1996 David Rowlands Male Student Athlete of the Year by the NJCAA, MACJC All-State, All Region XXIII and NJCAA All-American.

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10 trophies to the college Community Collegeand haveadded a variety of opportunities to get trophy cases for six MACJC Thursday, Oct. 26 involved in their communities through serviceSouth projects.

Division three MACJC From byChampionships, organizations like Phi Theta Alumni & Athletic Hall ofactivities Fame sponsored State Championships and one NJCAA Kappa, Student Government Association, Residence Hall Dinner and Awards Ceremony, 7 Co-National Championship. He was Association and many others to those operated at a campusp.m., IP Casino Resort Spa, Biloxi named Coach of the Year 10 times and or college-wide level, fall semester especially is all about was inducted in the NJCAA Football Hall Friday, Oct. 27 helping others.

Fame in 2014.

Clem Dellenger Memorial GolfMGCCCofwas Recently, actively involved in the American Tournament, 8:30 a.m., Hickory Heart Association Heartwalk, participants not only Fred Gill with (deceased), Football Hills, Gautier six yearsraising on themoney Perkinston walking in the event,Gill butspent the college for AHA Campus, first as a student at Perkinston by selling specially designed Heartwalk t-shirts.

Saturday, Oct. 28 School and then offering at Each campus a health fairHigh during September, Cookout & Pep Rally, Noon-2 p.m.,held Agricultural Perkinston Junior College (1952-1958). students, employees and the community the opportunity to Bell Tower, Perkinston Campus Gill was on starting quarterback all neurology, four years get vital health information behavioral health, in high school and his sophomore year in addiction, family planning and unplanned pregnancy college. At the age of 23, he became head MGCCC vs JCJC • 3:30 p.m., A.L. prevention, smoking cessation, Zika virus, sexually football coach at Lucedale High School, May Memorial Stadium, Perkinston transmitted infections, dental weight loss. He Tests thecancer, youngest in thatand school’s history.

Campus were also available for fitness, BMI and body fat percentages, was offensive coordinator at Delta State blood pressure, and sexually Universitytransmitted for two years,infection. then returned to the HALFTIME: Presentation of A bi-annual American Red Drive held high schoolCross arena.Blood Gill passed waywas in 2011. the Jefferson of Davis Campus on September 14. Another Homecoming Court,atRecognition Jared Smith, blood drive will during theGolf spring semester.

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a doctorate in the music from The University of Texas. He rankedevents sevenththat nationally.

He wonfor fourth placeinclude at the the NJCAA Other raised money charity a Fall Festivalreceived on Oct. 30 at both Jackson County and Jefferson andPerkinston served as director of the National Championship yearMGCCC and was named NJCAA All-Chase taught Davis Campuses and the that annual Zombie Run 5K Race atat the Campus onUSM Oct.School 30. of Music.

American and GCAA Ping All-American.

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Ashton Nelson, Softball Nelson attended MGCCC from 2006-2008. During her freshman year, she was named to the MACJC All-State team. During her sophomore year, she was named to the NJCAA All-Region team.

She attended Auburn University, where she was on the NAIA AllAcademic Team in 2008-2009 and was inducted into the Auburn Hall of Fame. She served as assistant softball coach under Coach Kenneth Long from 2011-2014.

ALUMNI HALL OF FAME The Alumni Hall of Fame award was established in 1970 to honor former alumni who have exhibited exceptional merit and achievement resulting in fame and recognition for themselves and the college.

Upcoming community service events

Tommy Murphy, Jackson County Campus Murphy is the Coast division manager for Mississippi Power.

A Pascagoula native, Murphy attended MGCCC in 1982-1984.

He received a bachelor’s degree in computer science from The University of Southern Mississippi, and he is also a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology management program.

Billy Zane Gordon, Basketball Coach Robert Weathers signed Gordon in March 1969 as his • A Toiletries Drive for Homeless Veterans scheduled Nov. 1-10 at the first recruit for the 1970 season.

He attended 1969-1971.

Gordon Wade Howk, Jefferson Davis Campus Perkinston Campus.

Boxes located throughout campus. information, led the team in scoring for the 1970 season (along with HoustonFor more Howk is vice president of operations at Boomtown Casino Biloxi. contact PTK advisers Trey Robertson, (601) 928-6306 or trey.robertson@ Cunningham), scoring in the double digits in every game. He led A certified public mgccc.edu, or Jason Shows, (601) 928-6237 or Jason.shows@mgccc.edu, or a accountant, Howk received a bachelor’s degree the team to the South Divison trophy that year, scoring 21 points in business administration and management and accounting. He Campus PTK member. Wolves. During his in Perkinston the game against the Copiah-Lincoln has a master’s degree in business administration from William sophomore year,the hePantry was named All-State Honorable Mention.

• A Stock Food Drive beginning in mid-October and running Blood drive Carey University. He graduated from MGCCC in 2000. through December at the Jackson County Campus. The #DoMore Pantry, BULLDOG HALL OF HONOR which benefits needy MGCCC students, is in need of cannedBill foodWilkerson, items, pasta, Perkinston Campus The Bulldog Hall of Honor award was established in 2008 to rice, beans, canned meat, spaghetti sauce, soups, macaroni and cheese, etc.

Wilkerson, of Lucedale, attended MGCCC in 1957-1958. He recognize and honor individuals who have gone over and beyond in For more information, contact Brandi Martino at (228) 497-7680 orfive brandi. served terms in the Mississippi House of Representatives, and promotion and participation in and around MGCCC athletic events . martino@mgccc.edu. served on the State Tax Commission, the Mississippi Workers Compensation Commission, the Mississippi Public Utilties • The annual Tri-Art-A-Thon Art Show on Nov. 16 on the Perkinston Dr. Charles Elliott, Band andevent as legal council for the Mississippi Electric Power Campus willPerkinston raise money forCollege student scholarships in the fine Board arts. The Elliot attended Junior in 1958-1961.

A member Association. of begins the bandatunder Sam Jones, Elliot was also president of the performed by campus 5 p.m. and showcases music, art and theater

fine arts students. For more information, contact Sandra Cassibry at (601) 9286298 or sandra.cassibry@mgccc.edu.

• The Calling All Angels Art Show will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the Perkinston Campus. The event will raise money for student scholarships in the fine arts. For more information, contact Sandra Cassibry at (601) 928-6298 or sandra.cassibry@mgccc.edu.

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ou may catch a glimpse of the fashion-conscious Jerika Vincent on “Let’s Make a Deal,” “2 Broke Girls,” or the popular teen mystery drama, “Pretty Little Liars.” Those are just a few of the programs this D’Iberville native has appeared on. But after five years in the fastpaced Los Angeles television scene, Vincent has returned to her roots — and created her own fashion lane on the Coast.

Vincent is pursuing her dream of producing and hosting her own show in her own hometown.

She’s also checked off a couple of other big moves: Graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a marketing degree and found and married the love of her life, Cory Vincent.

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STEVENS: Jerika, I must admit when I first met you, I thought you were joking, bored, or completely uninformed when it came to producing a television show.

Boy, was I wrong! I have described you to many people, but how would you describe yourself?

VINCENT: I am a hard worker, first and foremost, and very passionate about television. I enjoy being around people who inspire me. I love the camera and I truly connect with people on and off camera. I seem to have a different interaction with people than most; I immediately become their go-to person. Maybe it’s because I am dedicated and loyal, especially to my family.

STEVENS: So where did this passion for performance come from and how did you manage to develop it over the years?

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VINCENT: I started performing on stage and in front of the camera as a very young child with my sister, Kelli — who is now a top model in Los Angeles, Miami and New York — and my cousins. They were my first role models. If they took dance lessons, I took dance lessons; if they played sports, I played sports. If they went out for cheerleading, I did too. We even went so far as to put on talent shows for our very big family and charged admission. That’s where my people and selling skills started. I remember going from dance recitals to softball in full make-up. Back in the day, I remember changing costumes, dancing, performing, and my family would say, ‘Jerika, you are made for TV! TV is you!’

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STEVENS: Would you describe yourself as selfcompeting, keeping score on yourself to do just one more thing to the “nth” degree?

VINCENT: 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. That’s why “Jerika’s Fashion Showcase” is so important to me. I have always had a lot going on in my life. My friends keep asking, ‘Jerika, do you ever slow down?’ In the spring I was in the middle of final exams, planning my wedding at the White House Hotel, along with a final trip to Los Angeles to say good-bye to my friends at Paramount, and going into pre-production on my show!”

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STEVENS: Where does that ‘I can do it all’ sense of confidence come from?

VINCENT: I have always been a multi-tasker. With the show, I am the account executive, executive producer, public relations and marketing manager, accountant, and host. I’ve never been shy. Living and working in Los Angeles built my confidence even more. I attribute the fantastic group of professionals on “The Doctors,” where I interned, for being my industry mentors and instilling in me more confidence, most especially the female producers I met and worked with. I knew if they did it, I could do it, too.

Of course, my sister, Kelli, is my true inspiration and role model and always will be. She is the reason I went to Los Angeles in the first place for a vacation of two weeks that lasted over five years.

STEVENS: I know your sister, Kelli, and the Los Angeles fashion scene influenced your own personal fashion style.

How did that translate into “Jerika’s Fashion Showcase”?

VINCENT: Yes, I learned a lot living in Los Angeles. But my grandmother, Ellie Warren, is actually the one who taught me about buying local, which is the show’s key message.

Grandma took Kelli and me on shopping sprees and I learned about buying smart. Kelli would come out with one bag and I would come out with four! My grandmother is 76-years-old and looking fine; she has even modeled on my show. As a result of her influence, I was awarded best dressed in middle and high school several times.

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from the heart, in a season of thanksgiving, gratitude flows ...

Roland and Sharon Weeks and Shelby Brune

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his has been a year filled with long, quiet thinking.

I am not proud to admit that I recently fell off the gratitude wagon for a short time. I have been reminded that, in times of joy and sorrow and all moments in between, there is always something to evoke gratitude. Like happiness, love and kindness, gratefulness is a choice.

So this year, I choose to give thanks for strength. Often my strength is borrowed — through words of encouragement, simple kindness or grace I do not deserve. As I kneel down to pray, my request is for strength — to recognize the right path, to honor my family and my God, to cherish and serve this Coast I so love.

Family, community and faith are the essence of who I am; from each I draw strength. Forever will I appreciate the strength of character, importance of integrity and core values my parents instilled. My brother and I have returned to the Coast as the third generation in our family construction business, and I am thankful for his dedication to our employees and to continuing a legacy of loyalty and craftsmanship. His efforts now provide the framework and resources that allow me to be engaged in our community.

As a new parent, I only can strive to be half the mother I have been blessed to know. For my husband and our wonderful new adventure of parenting, I am grateful.

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have so many reasons to be thankful!

First and foremost, I thank God for so many blessings. With His guidance, I have faced life’s biggest challenges, made it through and even learned a thing or two along the way.

I am thankful for a happy married life to my husband, Roland, my best friend and my soulmate, who always brings out the best in me. I thank God for giving me a wonderful daughter, Shelby. She is my world!

I am thankful for my family: my parents, seven brothers and sisters, and their many beautiful children. I have lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast my entire life; I wouldn’t live anywhere else. The Coast is a wonderful community of people who are ready and willing to help you when you need help. And often, even when you don’t ask for help, good people see your need and offer to help. I love my community, especially Ocean Springs where I grew up in the 1960s and 1970s. It is a part of my life, and I will always treasure growing up in that beautiful, small town.

I am thankful for the simple things that make life truly amazing. Happiness is key! Whatever makes you happy, do that — whether it’s a cupcake and an ice cream cone or a bike ride down the beach. I’m thankful to share my happiness with others. Even small gestures make a big

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Exhausted, but grateful. I am thankful for Chris’ strength as a faith leader for our family. Louisa and I agree he’s pretty special. He pushes me to be my best self and loves me in spite of myself. Sometimes I wonder why. He probably does, too — but it’s too late to run! Louisa would chase him.

So I choose to be grateful (most of the time). Communicating that gratitude effectively is still a work in progress.

This Coast community always will be my first great love — the kind of lifelong love that is part of who I am.

Our spirit of resilience continues to astound me, and I am strengthened and renewed by this place we are so fortunate to call home.

Most importantly, I am grateful for faith, for the strength that comes in knowing that I never walk alone, particularly when the path is darkest. It is knowing that God has it together for me when I clearly do not.

As I rise from the kneeler at Mass this Sunday and walk out to see the shimmering waters of our coastline, my prayer will be as it always is — that I have the strength to recognize God’s path and never lose sight of how truly blessed I am.

difference: kindness, respect, patience, a smile, or a thankyou note. Most importantly, lend an ear to others, and be a good listener.

I am thankful for all the gifts nature has given us, especially sunrises and sunsets. I believe they are proof that no matter what is going on in life, everyday can begin and end beautifully — a true sign of hope and peace.

When things don’t go as planned, I’m thankful for spontaneity, as those times tend to exceed my expectations and are far more memorable!

I’m thankful for the beauty of our world, things that too often I take for granted: flowers, trees, birds, clouds and butterflies. These delightful things always put a smile on my face and are so good for my soul.

I am thankful for opportunity. I’ve been given various opportunities, and with those have come new friends, new experiences and new outlooks on life. I am excited about what’s in store for me as I grow older, and hopefully wiser.

Laughter. I’m thankful for laughter because it absolutely makes the heart grow fonder. On top of that, it just feels good to smile, laugh, and enjoy life!

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by Lauren Joffrion As the year comes to an end, we look forward to those two major holidays and their traditional fare. You know — turkey, dressing, ham, green bean casserole, and festive, decorated Christmas cookies cut into a myriad of shapes.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I love the traditional cuisine of the holidays, but what’s wrong with a little variation? Sometimes you just need a break from the classics, but we don’t have to completely break tradition. Instead, be creative and think outside of the traditional borders. If you love turkey, a garlic-herb stuffed turkey roulade (wrapped in bacon) could be a real game changer. It’s similar enough to feel familiar, but bold and sophisticated enough to satisfy even the most jaded palate.

Sometimes the holiday table is more intimate and seats fewer guests. Instead of roasting a large turkey, roasting a turkey breast can satisfy your guests without putting a dent in the pocketbook.

While cost is a huge factor during the holidays, “time” is another. For example, many of us spend the majority of the holiday in the kitchen, which limits our time visiting with loved ones. Well, you might ask, “How can I impress my guests AND still visit with them?” Prep ahead of time is the answer. Desserts and sides can be prepped early and served when the guests arrive. One of my alltime favorites is Stuffed Acorn Squash. You can easily prep the filling, early, and partially cook the squash. When the guests arrive, just simply 38

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CORNBREAD AND SAUSAGE STUFFED TURKEY ROULADE (Serves 8) 2 boneless, skinless turkey breasts (about 3 1/2 - 4 lbs. each) 3 cups of crumbled cornbread (preferable slightly sweet) 2 Italian sausage links (casings removed) 1 shallot, finely minced ½ cup of unsalted chicken stock ¼ tsp. sage 1 Tbsp. of fresh, or dried thyme (stems removed) 2 Tbsp. of olive oil 2 Tbsp. of bacon fat Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Butcher’s twine 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack to elevate the roulades from the baking rack (keeps bottoms from sticking/burning) 2. Remove the turkey breasts from the package and butterfly them. Cut just enough, but not all the way through, make it stuff the squash with the filling and bake! Time and money are not the only reasons why some families like to opt for a non-traditional holiday. Many look forward to the classic dishes, but who says you can’t break the rules a little? Holiday meals don’t have to be a certain way and they do not have to be what most consider traditional fare.

Tradition is what is special to you and your family. Enjoy the company of your loved ones and friends while sharing great food. You can start new traditions and have your own special thing, or you can still take the classics and give them a modern and exciting twist!

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one flat piece. Cover each breast with plastic wrap and pound into a rectangle about 11” by 13”. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Start assembling the roulade filling by cooking and breaking up the sausage over medium heat. Cook until no longer pink. Add the shallots and cook until translucent. Add the spices and herbs. Then add the crumbled cornbread and chicken stock. Add more stock if needed, to reach the right consistency. You want the filling to be moist enough to stick together, but not too moist to where it falls apart.

4. Spread the filling onto each breast, equally, and press to ensure the filling remains in one place when it’s time to roll. Tightly roll the breast, while keeping the filling inside. Once rolled, secure each breast with butcher’s twine. Tuck the ends under (if possible) and tie the roll lengthwise with the twine. Then, use the twine to tie five ties across, perpendicular to the lengthwise tie. Repeat with second turkey breast.

5. Rub the roulades with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake on the prepared baking sheet with elevated rack for 45 minutes, or until the meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. During the last 10 minutes, brush the roulades with melted bacon fat.

Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. Once done, tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

RED WINE POACHED PEARS (Serves 4) 4 firm pears (preferably Bartlett or Green Anjou) 1 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon ½ cup sugar, plus 1 Tbsp.

1 Tbsp. orange zest 1 point of star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 4 cloves 1 slice of fresh ginger

1.Peel the pears, sparing the stem. Be sure not to bruise them while peeling. Cut a little slice off of the bottoms so that they sit flat in the pot.

2. In a medium to large pot, combine the sugar, zest, spices, and wine. Boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add the peeled pears to the liquid, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Make sure to turn them every five minutes to ensure even saturation. After 20 minutes, remove the pot from the flame and let cool.

3. Cover the pot, leaving in the pears, and chill in fridge for about 4 hours. Turn occasionally, if desired.

4. When ready to serve, remove the pears and bring the liquid to a boil until it becomes thick and syrupy. Remove from flame and let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle each pear with the reduced syrup and serve. For an extra touch, serve with whipped cream, if desired.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH (Serves 4) 2 acorn squash 5 Tbsp. butter 2 cups of wild rice (prepared) 1 large yellow onion (chopped) 6 mini portabella mushrooms (diced) 1 (16 oz.) tube of Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage 1 Tbsp. of fresh, or dried thyme ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes ¼ tsp. fennel Salt and pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Carefully cut the acorn squash in half, from the stem, making two identical halves, per squash. Add one tablespoon of butter to each half of squash and season with salt and pepper.

3. Place squash (cut side up) on a baking pan, put it in the oven, and bake for 40-45 minutes (should be fork tender). Using a pastry brush, brush the melted butter throughout the squash. Remove and let cool after baking.

4. Assemble filling by sautéing chopped onions and mushrooms in one tablespoon of butter. Once the onions are soft, add the sausage and cook all the way through. Break the sausage up into small pieces with the spoon. Once done, add the wild rice and spices.

5. Fill each squash with an equal amount of filling and then bake at 400 for an additional 5 minutes.

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coral boutique Gulfport & Gautier

At Coral Boutique, anyone can shop and receive great customer service.

Coral keeps up with the latest trends for each season and has something for everyone.

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

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

10845 Factory Shop Blvd. (Premium Outlets in Gulfport); (228) 868-5037 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

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

BEST BETS / Capri Blue candles and Buddy Love pieces

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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grant’s for her Biloxi Bay St. Louis, MS

CHRISTMAS

Magic

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

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

Grant’s For Her will celebrate five years of business in downtown Biloxi in February.

Grant’s offers exclusive, high-end designers.

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

Grant’s fashions are timeless and classic.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

201 Main St. | Bay St Louis, MS 39520

(228) 466-5853

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islander outfitters Ocean Springs 929 Washington Ave. (228) 334-5466 Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. -7 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Islander Outfitters has been open since 2014. The flagship store is located in downtown Ocean Springs.

Islander Outfitters, which offers classic East Coast styles to those who live an active West Coast lifestyle, is built around the unique way of living found on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Owner Frankie A. is a born-and-raised Gulf Coast native who has always loved the coastal lifestyle.

920 Washington Ave. Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228.875.8065 www.hillyerhouse.com Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 5:30pm Sat. 9:30am - 5pm | Sun. 12pm - 4pm Extended holiday hours begin after Thanksgiving 4848

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P: 228-207-6702 11509 Lamey Bridge Rd. | D’Iberville, MS 39540 www.shophissyfitms.com | Hissyfitboutiquems

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Panache Gulfport 9354 Three Rivers Road, Suite A (228) 822-0120 panachegpts.com Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

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

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

Panache emphasizes customer service by offering a more personalized experience.

Panache, which is celebrating its 11th year on the Coast, offers brands such as Karlie Clothing, Hammitt bags, Catherine Popesco and Bussola. It also sells a large selection of more gift items, Sassy Pants Pottery, Finchberry Soaps, Musee Bath Balms and Tyler Candles.

Gift-wrapping is free.

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

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228.207.0723

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Broadus Family HOLIDAY HOURS: Monday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5 Check our Facebook page for special Sunday hours

Brooke Broadus, Owner

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

CUSTOM CAKES, CUPCAKES, COOKIES, AND CANDIES FOR ANY HOLIDAY OR SPECIAL OCCASION Tina Bishop, Owner

228-392-4549

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Love, ivy

Love, ivy (formerly Ivy Boutique) is a woman's boutique that specializes in clothes, shoes, accessories and gift items for a variety of ages. The boutique recently relocated to Downtown Ocean Springs from D’Iberville, where owner/ buyer April Bullock opened the shop five and half years ago. She also owns Eve Marie's Boutique in Hattiesburg, which opened 11 years ago.

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

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

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

Hillyer House Ocean Springs

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

Hillyer House in an American art craft gallery that features more than 300 artists who are local, regional and national. Collections feature glass blowers, potters, jewelers and artists, and everything in the store is handcrafted in America, original and signed by the artists.

Hillyer House opened in 1970 and Paige Riley is a third generation owner who grew up in the store and worked alongside her mother.

Specialty services/items include bridal and gift registries, corporate gifts, as well as complimentary gift wrap.

920 Washington Ave. (228) 875-8065 www.hillyerhouse.com Holiday hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; extended hours offered after Thanksgiving

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

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

Charisma specializes in young contemporary fashions.

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BEST BETS / Glass infused pottery by Kerry Brooks, Wauhatchie wine glasses, Blenko water carafes and Pass Christian Soap Company products

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

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

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

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

Charisma owner, Brandin Brosh

Home for the Holidays

Free In-Home Design Consultation Baton Rouge, LA Long Beach, MS Mandeville, LA www.afd-furniture.com (985) 871-0300

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255 Davis Ave., (228) 222-4863 robinsnestinthepass.com online store: http://mkt.com/robinsnest Holiday hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; November-December open on Sundays, 12:30-4 p.m.

Robin’s Nest in the Pass is a gallery gift shop that celebrates the creative spirit. The shop showcases distinctive, handmade jewelry; art by local, regional and international artists; women’s and men’s clothing accessories; and unique gifts. Owner Dorothy Roberts opened the store in 2015, which is named in honor of her sister, Robin Roberts, who along with her family, loves the Pass Christian community.

8930 Lorraine Road, Suite E; (228) 731-3308 Holiday hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

White Willow is an upscale women’s boutique that specializes in everything from casual to cocktail with modern styles that suit all ages.

The store opened last year and customers can enjoy a wide selection of items and a personalized shopping experience.

BEST BETS / Gift cards, jewelry and furs

BEST BETS / Bird’s nest necklace handcrafted in pewter; Maurice Milleur’s pewter jewelry and tabletop art; Collection 255 jewelry, Soapstone from Kenya, raku pottery, assortment of Christmas ornaments and decorations

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DOWNTOWN OCEAN SPRINGS 1000-B Government St. Ocean Springs, MS

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John Medeiros Jewelry | Sid Dickens Tiles | Grandmothers Buttons Jewelry | A-LaLuna Jewelry | Moulton Glass Bowls - One of a Kind Earth Fire and Spirit Pottery | More to Love Clothes - sizes up to 3x | Ginger Snaps

910A Washington Ave. | Ocean Springs, MS 39564 | 228.215.3115

Hours 10-5 Mon-Sat | 12-4 Sunday www.gcwmultimedia.com

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tribe boutique Biloxi 310 Popps Ferry Road shoptribeboutique.com Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Owner Katie Cusick opened the shop last year and in addition to also selling original paintings

by Kathy Allen, Cusick also sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and offers classes to show people how to use the paint and wax that accompanies it.

BEST BETS / Bling slippers, specialty hand painted oyster wine glasses, Shelly Russum jewelry (and others); individually hand painted ornaments

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d.batia Interiors Biloxi 963 Howard Ave. (228) 385-2657 dbatiainteriors.com BEST BETS / Home accessories, jewelry, and art

d.batia Interiors, LLC is a furniture retail store that provides a large variety of fine furniture, accessories, artwork vendors, jewelry and gift items throughout a boutique style showroom.

Owner Debbie Batia is an interior designer and has been in business for 39 years personally (formerly operated as Merchiston Hall Galleries for 70 years). The design studio at d.batia Interiors features a display of finishes, fabrics, carpets, rugs, flooring and wallpaper. The business also specializes in custom ordering pieces for clients.

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Take a trip to a Christmas tree farm

Is there anything better than the smell of a fresh-cut Christmas tree as the holiday centerpiece of your home? Pretty soon there will be tree lots everywhere, and in South Mississippi, we have a handful of Christmas tree farms where customers can pick out the perfect tree, cut it down or have it cut for them. Here’s a tip: It’s a good idea to call ahead to confirm tree supply before making the drive, and also check to see if farms have any holiday activities for kids. Happy tree hunting!

GEORGE COUNTY

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ROBERT GIBSON CHRISTMAS TREES

GARTMAN'S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

2137 Basin Central Road, Lucedale (601) 947-8348 Open: Nov. 1 through Christmas Day Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 pm.

Price range: $25 and up (depends on size) Christmas tree varieties: Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress Set up: You choose, they cut

WELFORD TREE FARM

5140 Old Highway 63 N., Lucedale (601) 673-0045 welfordfarms.com Open: Thanksgiving afternoon until trees run out Hours: 7 a.m. until dusk, daily Price range: $25 and up (depends on size) Christmas tree varieties: pre-cut Fraser Furs

21030 Scarborough Road, Saucier (228) 669-0844 or (228) 831-2532 Open: Day after Thanksgiving until third week in December Hours: 8 a.m. until dusk, daily Price range: $7 a foot to $12 a foot (depends on size) Christmas tree varieties: Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire Set up: Choose and cut or they will cut tree for you (saws are furnished)

HOLLY BERRY HILLS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

13493 Martha Redmond Road, Saucier (228) 669-0425 Open: Thanksgiving Day through Dec. 20 (pre-tag first three Saturdays in November) Hours: Closed Monday; Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 2-5 p.m.

Price range: $15 and up (depends on size and quality) Christmas tree varieties: Arizona Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Virginia Pine and more. Pre-cut Fraser Firs available.

Set up: Choose and cut or they will cut tree for you (saws are furnished); pre-cut trees available

JACKSON COUNTY A&W CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

13001 Forts Lake Road, Moss Point (251) 751-2596 Open: Thanksgiving afternoon through Dec. 18 Hours: Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Price range: $30 and up Christmas tree varieties: Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress, pre-cut Fraser Firs, some live potted Set up: Choose and cut or they will cut tree for you; activities are available for children.

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Come make some ash with us!

Enjoy your favorite stogie and beverage in a relaxing atmosphere in beautiful Downtown Pass Christian

Patricia Holland, co-proprietor

124 Davis Avenue, Pass Christian

228.452.9534

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Christmas is all about making memories

Deck your walls with art and light

by Billie Comeaux

It’s that time of year to deck your walls for the holidays! One place to start is selecting the right art and lighting to create your elegant room design.

ART Artwork is one element of design that can achieve elegance within your cozy and functional room. Choosing a unique piece that fits your style and personality is important.

Art can complement your color palette or make a dramatic statement in your room design. When it comes to choosing a statement piece, remember art tells a story either to you or about you.

Gold and silver leafing is a very striking technique used in art today, which adds life and reflects light. This also adds a nice touch of sparkle for the holidays.

Stenciling a famous quote, saying or scripture also adds a personal uniqueness to your wall décor.

LIGHT Lighting adds ambiance, drama and function to your room. Opt for layering recessed lighting, pendants, chandeliers, table and floor lamps to achieve a good balance for your space.

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If it’s the holidays and you have driven through Pass Christian, you probably have noticed Melanie Lynch’s colorful yard and home décor. Christmas is a very special time for Lynch and her family. In fact, every holiday is important because Lynch is all about preserving tradition.

As an avid decorator, holidays throughout the year are given proper recognition with unique touches here and there inside and outside her home. And when it comes to decking the halls this season, the memories from her childhood come flooding back.

“I remember watching my father, who had no patience whatsoever, spend countless hours unraveling the same old Christmas lights, changing out bad bulbs and taping wires back together to repair them rather than buy new ones,” Lynch says. “I love the decorating process, especially unwrapping and hanging the ‘special’ ornaments — the old glass ornaments that belonged to my father’s parents, the sequined ornaments handmade by my favorite Aunt, and the sterling ornaments sent to us by a family friend.”

Lynch recommends enjoying the “things” of Christmas that “spark” memories of the past, as well as creating new memories such as remembering the faces of young children when they see all the presents and savoring the fun and laughter during meals.

The birth of Christ, giving, receiving, decorating, cooking, making memories — that’s what Christmas means to the Lynch family.

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FIND A MEAL PREP HELPER!

On the Coast, we have some great restaurants, caterers, supermarkets and seafood markets that offer catered meals for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays. Whether you need a certain side dish, oysters for your grandmother’s dressing recipe, or help with smoked, roasted or fried turkeys, these businesses have you covered!

BROOME’S CATERING AND DELI 1801 Government St., Ocean Springs; (228) 8758123; shopbroomes.com

DESPORTE & SONS SEAFOOD MARKET & DELI 1075 Division St., Biloxi; (228) 432-1018, desporteseafood.com

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT 211 Larcher Road, Food Court Bldg., 481 Keesler AFB, Biloxi, (228) 206-0232; 821 Promenade Pkwy., Suite A, D'Iberville, (228) 396-1819; 11240 Hwy. 49, Suite B, Gulfport, (228) 539-0031; dickeys.com EAT DRINK LOVE CATERING 604 Porter Ave., Ocean Springs, (228) 217-7160, eatdrinklovecatering.com FALLON’S GOURMET 2308 Hwy. 49, Gulfport, fallonsgourmet.com

HONEY BAKED HAM CO. 1533 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, (228) 875-5828, myhoneybakedstore.com ROUSES SUPERMARKET 4407 East Aloha Dr., Diamondhead, (228) 255-3430; 1345 East Pass Road, Gulfport, (228) 604-0076; 3164 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, (228) 875-1687; www.rouses.com QUALITY POULTRY AND SEAFOOD 895 Division St., Biloxi, (228) 432-0444, qualitypoultryandseafood.com

SCRANTON’S RESTAURANT & CATERING 3255 Pascagoula St., Pascagoula, (228) 769-5944, scrantons.com THE SHED BARBECUE & BLUES JOINT 7501 Hwy. 57, Ocean Springs, (228) 297-1390, theshedbbq.com

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WINN-DIXIE 11312 H Hwy. 49, Gulfport, (228) 832-8452; 109 North Cleveland Ave., Long Beach, (228) 863-8680; winndixie.com

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Nov. 10-12

33RD ANNUAL RON MEYERS CHRISTMAS CITY GIFT SHOW

Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center, Biloxi (228) 831-3020 Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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

Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Single day pass, $8 Unlimited pass, $14 Children 15 and under free Shopper’s Paradise, $15 (Friday, 6-9 p.m.) christmascitygiftshow.com Nov. 11-Dec. 24

PICTURES WITH SANTA

Edgewater Mall, Biloxi Mall hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Extended holiday hours TBA (228) 388-3424 Nov. 24

MARTINA MCBRIDE THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS

Dec. 1

31ST ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARADE & LIGHTING OF THE TOWN GREEN Downtown Biloxi (228) 388-7170 6-8 p.m.

Free admission Dec. 1-2

32ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE PASS Downtown Pass Christian (228) 604-0014 Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m.

Free admission Dec. 2

13TH ANNUAL BILOXI CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY Downtown Biloxi Arts District (228) 435-6339 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free admission mainstreetbiloxi.com

Beau Rivage, Biloxi (228) 386-7111 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $64.95 beaurivage.com

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Nov. 24-Dec. 31

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3RD ANNUAL GULFPORT HARBOR LIGHTS WINTER FESTIVAL

Jones Park, Gulfport (228) 868-5881 Gates open 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Show ends nightly at 10:30 p.m. $7 per person 4 years and under free facebook.com/GulfportHarborLights

CHRISTMAS ON THE BAYOU BOAT PARADE Begins at Gulfport Lake, 6 p.m. christmasonthebayou.org

32ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON THE WATER BOAT PARADE Biloxi Channel south of the Lighthouse; parade goes to Golden Nugget and makes U-turn and ends with fireworks south of Biloxi Yacht Club (228) 617-3112 6 p.m.

Free admission

Nov. 26

Dec. 2-3

Saenger Theater, Biloxi (228) 896-4276 3 p.m.

Tickets start at $35; $15 students and military gulfcoastsymphony.net

Beau Rivage, Biloxi Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.

(228) 324-6296 Tickets start at $10.95

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Dec. 8-10

SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE 6 p.m. each night First Baptist Church Biloxi 1560 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi (228) 396-8500 Free admission Dec. 8-9

THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA’S 14TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ROCKS! TOUR Beau Rivage, Biloxi (228) 386-7111 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $34.95 beaurivage.com Dec. 14

COAST BIG BAND HOLIDAY SHOW

Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center Of Arts & Education, Ocean Springs 7:30 p.m.

(228) 818-2878 Tickets: $15 themaryc.org Dec. 16

HOLIDAY ART MARKET

Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education, Ocean Springs 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

(228) 818-2878 Free admission themaryc.org Dec. 16

BRUNCH WITH SANTA

Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; admission: $13; (228) 594-3700; Limited seating is availale and tickets are available in advance at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Box Office only. Brunch begins at 11 a.m. and Santa arrives at 11:30 a.m. Door prizes are given during the event.

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Biloxi veteran still nurturing

by Andrea Yeager & Dana Sleger When retired Col. Phyllis Luttman was only three years old, the dream of being a nurse was cultivated at a young age, especially since she was always the one bandaging her dog, sisters, brothers and neighbors. Little did she know that dream would eventually take her to Air Force bases from Texas to Turkey for special assignments few women were given.

When looking back at her military career in the Air Force, there are many significant moments she is proud of, and her list of accolades prove it was a job well done. Decorations awarded include the Legion of Merit, Air Force Meritorious Service with two oak leaf clusters, the Joint Services Commendation Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. In addition, she also has received an Excellence in Medical Journalism award and was selected as a Fellow in the Aerospace Medical Association.

Luttman was commissioned as a first lieutenant in 1960 after receiving her basic nursing education in New Jersey, and served on active duty for 30 years and in the Reserves for two years before retiring in 1993 from Keesler Air Force Base. During those years she earned her BS and Masters in nursing.

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hospitals now used worldwide, but in 1984, she was selected as a consultant and later as the chief consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for Operating Room Nursing — a role she served in until retirement. As part of a two-person team, she also evaluated and medically accepted the new McDonald Douglas DC-9 flying hospital, the Nightingale, and flew as an advisor for Air Force Reserve aeromedical teams flying near offshore missions.

“The military affords everyone vast opportunities in so many career fields,” says Luttman, who fell in love with Biloxi on her first assignment at Keesler Air Force Base.

“When I was in Biloxi in 1970, my parents visited and were so impressed saying I should consider retiring here as they loved the area. Of course, I was far from retiring then,” she says.

In 1985, she returned to Keesler and bought a house. At retirement, she knew the Coast was her home and became very active with the Red Cross on local and national levels. The honors also kept on coming. In 2013, she served as the grand marshall for the Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade and last year she was selected as the Retired Military Senior Volunteer of the Year.

At 82 years old, Luttman continues to serve on the board of directors for several organizations, including the Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade and the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

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WELCOME STEPHANIE COWART Stephanie Shaw, Broker/Owner of Latter & Blum Shaw Properties in Gulfport, recently welcomed Stephanie Cowart to her team of REALTORS®. “Stephanie comes to us with more than a decade of real estate experience and most recently worked for Mississippi Power as a land agent, managing right of ways.

Her expertise and professionalism make her a great addition to our office. I look forward to working with her,” she stated.

Commenting on her recent move, Cowart explained, “I was drawn to Latter & Blum Shaw STEPHANIE COWART Properties’ well-respected brand and its local, REALTOR® Latter & Blum Shaw Properties client-centered approach. We focus on truly listening to our clients to understand their specific needs in order to develop a customized plan. There’s no “cookie cutter” approach applied to real estate transactions here.

My Broker/Owner is a great mentor who has created a unique learning atmosphere in our office. Her dedication to my education ensures that I excel in my profession. I am confident in my ability to provide the best buying and selling experience for my clients,” she explained.

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie. She may be reached at 228-596-1969 or scowart@latterblum.com.

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If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party and need some ideas for that midnight toast, check out these delicious cocktails that are sure to ring in 2018 right.

VANILLA CRANBERRY MIMOSA 1 1/2 ounces of vanilla flavored vodka 1 1/2 ounces of cranberry juice Sparkling wine OPTIONAL GARNISHES Fresh cranberries Whole vanilla beans In a cocktail shaker, combine the vanilla vodka, cranberry juice and ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a champagne flute. Fill the glass to the top with sparkling wine.

Garnish if desired.

Pinterest source: Honey & Birch STRAWBERRY BELLINIS 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 cup water 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar Chilled champagne (or sparkling moscato) Fresh strawberries to garnish (optional) Combine the strawberries, water and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil. To make a clearer syrup, remove the strawberries, and allow the syrup to cool completely.

Otherwise, break up the strawberries with a fork and allow the syrup to boil for about three minutes over low heat, stirring often. Transfer to a blender, blend, and strain through a mesh strainer.

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a cheese cloth. Allow the syrup to cool completely.

Pour a small amount of strawberry syrup in the bottom of a champagne flute and fill with champagne.

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BLOOD ORANGE CHAMPAGNE MULE Juice of 1/2 a medium blood orange Juice of 1/2 a lime 1 ounce vodka 8 leaves of mint 2 ounces chilled ginger beer Chilled champagne for topping In a glass, combine the blood orange juice, lime juice and vodka.

Add the ginger beer and top with the champagne. Garnish with blood orange slices and fresh mint.

Pinterest source: Half Baked Harvest RASPBERRY LIMONCELLO PROSECCO 3 cups prosecco, chilled 1 cup limoncello liqueur, chilled 1 cup frozen raspberries 6 sprigs of fresh mint In a large pitcher, whisk together prosecco and limoncello. Serve over raspberries, garnished with mint, if desired.

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Krewe of Salacia joining 2017-2018 Mardi Gras season

by Andrea Yeager Salacia, the goddess of salt water and Neptune’s love, comes to live in human form as a new Mardi Gras krewe makes its Biloxi debut.

The all-female krewe of Salacia is in its inaugural season and welcomes all Coast women. It’s not too late to get in on the fun; memberships still are being accepted.

The brainchild of Coastian Chelie Strumila, the Krewe of Salacia will make its debut for the 2017-2018 Mardi Gras season with 80 krewe members.

“We are a parading krewe,” Strumila says, who with her friend and co-captain Gretchen David, are heading up this new endeavor. “We are busy women who do not have time to go to rehearsals or have a large ball, but who want to participate in Mardi Gras. We will be parading with the Krewe of Neptune for our first couple of seasons until we secure our own floats.”

What is more fitting than King Neptune and his wife Salacia coming back together for revelry?

The night before Salacia rolls for the first time, they will celebrate with a party, and prior to the 5:30 p.m. parade on Saturday, Feb. 10, the krewe will host a queen’s breakfast.

Then, it’s show time!

“Our krewe is similar to the krewes of Muses and Nyx in New Orleans, also all-female parading krewes,” Strumila says. “I watched their parades and realized we needed a krewe like theirs on the Coast. Since I am busy with ‘Coast Observer,’ I haven’t been able to participate in the krewes that I was in. I just didn’t have the time, but wanted more than just watching the parades.”

From these thoughts, Krewe of Salacia was born.

Strumila knew the person she wanted to be her co-captain in this adventure — David, whose family has been involved with Mardi Gras for several decades.

Nyx and Muses are made up of busy women, too, but they come together each year to create special throws for parade-goers. Muses throws hand-decorated shoes and Nyx, elaborate hand-beaded purses. Last year, Strumila caught one of the coveted throws and says it was a personal, almost spiritual, experience between float rider and herself.

“She locked eyes with me and threw straight to me,” Strumila says. “It was two women connecting and sharing with one another.”

Since Salacia is queen of the sea and represents the beautiful Gulf Coast, the Krewe of Salacia will be throwing hand-decorated bikini tops.

“These tops are lovely.

Each member has to fashion 30 bikini tops,” Strumila says.

“Of course, we will have other throws, too, but these tops will be our signature, thrown especially for the person who catches it.”

On Feb. 10, the Krewe of Salacia will ride and hear the cries, “Throw me a bikini top, Mistress.”

If Salacia sounds like fun, check out kreweofsalacia.com/ membership.

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hen I learned the burger I was about to eat at Eat Drink Love Catering had blueberry pepper jam on it, I have to admit I wasn’t sure what to expect. Turns out, it was so good that I came back the next day for another!

Although Eat Drink Love Catering began three years ago as a corporate catering business in an Ocean Springs doctor’s office complex, earlier this year it moved to a storefront restaurant inside a boutique hotel, The Roost. Owners, Lauren and Seth Braden, and their staff have been wowing customers ever since with a unique menu that always has fresh ingredients and homemade components.

“We wanted to expand and have a space where we can actually enjoy our customers instead of them walking out the door and taking it home,” Lauren says. “We wanted to do it family style with big tables to have people come together. We like it because someone will end up coming in for lunch by themselves and they’ll end up sitting with six other people, chit-chatting and staying for two hours.”

Their ever-changing menu is written in chalk on three wall plaques showcasing small bites, sandwiches, salads, lunch specials, take-and-bake freezer items, and my personal favorite, the charcuterie tray, which includes seasonal meats, fruits and cheeses. Vegetables and specialty meats are cut every day and contain no additives or fillers, and they make their own sauces in-house and try to keep everything as affordable as possible for customers.

If you are in the mood for a salad, they have a variety of options such as the “Signature House Salad,” which comes with feta, red onion, tomato, cucumber, artichoke hearts and a house balsamic, or the “Power Salad,” which

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includes feta, artichoke hearts, cranberries, pecans, avocado, red onion and balsamic. Grilled chicken or seared salmon can be added to either one, and the house chicken salad also is an extremely popular menu choice as well.

Their small bites offerings includes a turnip green and artichoke dip, as well as a fantastic shrimp scampi dip made with local Gulf shrimp, garlic, bread crumbs, butter, red chili flakes and Parmesan cheese. Both are complemented with crusty baguette slices.

Sandwiches come with organic chips and freshly made chocolate chip oatmeal or white chocolate cranberry cookies. I will warn you in advance that it will be hard to choose from their pesto turkey wrap, a pimento grilled cheese, a roast beef baguette made with honey horseradish and provolone, or the ham and Brie with caramelized onion or peach jam.

The 100 percent grass-fed beef burgers served on a jalapeño cheese bread bun also are a standout. I opted for a burger special they were serving that came with spring mix, Brie and blueberry pepper jelly. Everything melted together perfectly with a mix of a little bit of sweetness and a little bit of hot. It was absolutely outstanding!

While enjoying your meal, don’t forget to order from a list of specialty waters, sodas and cocktails. If you need something extra cool, Seth and Lauren recently added a frozen drink machine that features a lime and coconut concoction they learned to make in the Virgin Islands where they met. Proceeds of this cocktail go to Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey relief.

For those wanting to experience the goodness of Eat Drink Love Catering at home, freezers are kept stocked

with take-and-bake meals for customers on the go. Other items include soups, dips, aged prime beef and specialty meats such as bison, boar and New Zealand lamb chops — there is something for everyone! Their most popular items are homemade chicken pot pie, and the delicious doublesauced lasagna, which is made with a creamy béchamel and tomato gravy meat sauce that takes three days of simmering to bring to perfection.

Be sure to keep Eat Drink Love in mind for your next special event. They can handle full service catering anywhere from corporate lunches and showers, to largescale events and weddings.

The restaurant/catering business is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. where they feature live acoustic music in the courtyard in the afternoons. Due to experiencing heavy dining traffic, plans are in place to open more locations along the Coast, and it’s also recommended to visit after the lunchtime rush. To keep up with daily specials, check their Facebook page.

IF YOU GO Eat Drink Love Catering 604 Porter Ave., Ocean Springs (228) 217-7160 eatdrinklovecatering.com facebook.com/EatDrinkLoveCatering

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by Jackie Merlau | jmerlaumakeup.com It’s time to start holiday shopping and putting those wish lists together. For the beauty lovers in your life, I have compiled a list of suggestions to help point you in the right direction.

THE ONE WHO DOESN’T WEAR MAKEUP If you know someone who is blessed with great skin or confidence, then we know they don’t bother with the latest makeup products and trends. However, let’s not take beauty products for granted that retain the skin’s natural glow and keep those who don’t wear makeup looking flawless. Think serums, moisturizers and hydrating mists.

great time for the consumer to buy these tools.

Makeup box subscriptions ( $10-$21/month): Birchbox, Ipsy and BoxyCharm are monthly beauty boxes that can be personalized to the customers beauty preferences. Every month, you receive a box full of makeup and beauty samples (or with BoxyCharm, you receive full size products). It’s truly a gift that keeps on giving!

SUGGESTIONS: Mario Badescu Facial Spray ($7): This product contains aloe, herb and rosewater. It boosts moisture while soothing and energizing the skin to give it a healthy glow.

No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum ($33.99): This serum had a waitlist of 12,000 when it was first launched in the UK. It addresses three major signs of aging — wrinkles, firmness and tone. It helps the skin look and feel smoother and more radiant.

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask ($22): This is a completely dry sheet mask where the ingredients are only released when massaged into the skin for 30 seconds, and it can even be reused up to three times. The product delivers hydration, brightness, smoothness and lift. It has a plethora of ingredients, such as niacinamide, oils and plant extracts.

FOR THE ONE WHO HAS IT ALL You may know someone who buys all of the top products, knows all the trends and watches their fair share of YouTube videos. You fear buying them makeup because you assume they have everything they want or need. If they give you a specific makeup list, definitely stick to that, but for those who may say, “You don’t have to get me anything,” consider some of these ideas!

THE ONE WHO IS NEW TO MAKEUP Being new to the world of makeup can be a bit daunting.

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SUGGESTIONS: Milk Makeup Blur Stick ($36): It’s like having your favorite Snapchat filter in a tube. It is a stick you swipe along your skin that will blur fine lines and pores. It can be worn alone or under foundation. It also dries down so you won’t have makeup slipping all over the face, and it is great for all skin tones.

Glossier Priming Moisturizer ($22): It is a light and breathable primer that hydrates the skin, reduces redness, smooths the skin and gives a dewy glow without shine.

And of course, the benefit of a primer is to give your makeup an all day wear! The comfort cream allows you to layer and build the product to achieve the perfect amount of moisture, dependent on climate or season.

RCMA Colorless Setting Powder ($10): Every pro artist or makeup enthusiast is probably aware of this setting powder! It sets makeup better than any powder I have personally worked with and helps control oil. Although it is a white powder, it does not cause flashback and works with every skin tone. It is definitely an essential to have for the humid weather here in the South!

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Jerika Vincent, executive producer and host of “Jerika’s Fashion Showcase,” has her head and hands in fashion 24/7 as she is producing her Coast TV show. She knows the trends and shares some tips with Gulf Coast Woman’s audience.

ed is the most popular color for fall fashion and holiday attire this year. While I am covering stores along the Coast, I’m also finding a lot of colorful floral patterns. Also, would you believe bell bottoms are back this year? I wore a pair during a shoot recently and so many people stopped me to ask where they could find them.

Though fall has officially arrived, South Mississippi weather can remain somewhat warm. That’s why incorporating a cardigan over any outfit can give everyone the opportunity to prepare for a much anticipated cool front.

In addition, I picked up on the newest West Coast fashion trends while living and working in television in Los Angeles. My favorite is the all-purpose classic staple: the

black leather jacket. Black can go with any outfit, whether you are wearing a colorful dress or some edgy leggings.

Wearing high black boots with the leather jacket can create the perfect fall outfit! Pairing these outfits with accessories and a backpack can complete a new fall look.

As for me, I wear a black backpack everywhere I go — it’s definitely another fashion staple. I learned that tip and more from my sister, Kelli Seymour, a nationally renowned fashion model who lives in Los Angeles.

Kelli always says, “Be comfortable, but confident.

When you feel good about what you wear, then it doesn’t matter if you are dressed in a name brand outfit or wearing sweat pants, just be sure to rock it!”

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Long Beach 'brotique' keeping the men stylish

by Dana Sleger | photographs by Nick Miller

If you’re looking for a cool place to shop for that special guy in your life, there’s a “brotique” in Long Beach called The Dapper Pig. This place has everything to stock up and style up a male wardrobe from head to toe!

In addition to flip-flops, casual and dressy footwear and a handsome selection of clothing, customers can peruse a wide range of accessories such as bow ties, neckties, suspenders, pocket squares, bracelets, cufflinks and loads of socks. For the bearded fellows, high-grade shaving equipment like badger-hair shaving brushes and straight razors are available, as well as beard combs, oil, wash and shaving cream that are all natural and locally made products.

John Huntoon, owner, opened the men’s apparel and gift shop last year after being inspired by a personal experience that left him in a bit of a fashion quandary.

“I had already looked at the space for rent and had been mulling the idea around a couple days when one morning I broke my leather flip-flops,” Huntoon says. “After driving around all afternoon to different places, I got really frustrated about not being able find a good pair at a decent price. So in a spiteful frustration, I decided to just do it myself.”

Consider the busted flip-flops a blessing in disguise because when doors officially opened before Father’s Day last year, Huntoon was overwhelmed by the positive reception he received for his “out-of-the-box” brotique idea.

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the family and then walk across Hwy. 90 to the beach with your family and still be comfortable and stylish,” Huntoon says. “I don’t carry any brands that can be found anywhere else around here. I carry smaller brands and start-ups as a way to lower competition and to provide men with something fresh that’s not at the mall. At my shop, I provide my customers a way to dress well, to dress affordable and to stand apart.”

Other popular items include Platini 24k cologne (free samples available) and a nice selection of “Dude. Candles.” — 100 percent soy scented candles for men with scents like leather and whiskey.

So how about that name? Well, The Dapper Pig got its start from a short-lived blog Huntoon started in 2015 and he credits his buddy, Trae Guin, for coining the rather genius “brotique” term.

Huntoon says his goal is not only to give customers a personal experience with good service in a classy, aesthetic atmosphere, but also allow for men to feel good about themselves when wearing quality and stylish attire.

“My passion in this industry comes from helping people, and I do that with my clothes,” Huntoon says.

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by Dana Sleger

A visit to the spa is just not what is used to be, and that’s good news for you! The menu of services has grown exponentially over the years to accommodate a variety of needs that are not only physically beneficial for muscles in need of some TLC, but also therapeutic for your skin, mind and soul. Just think of it as a reset button for your whole body!

Let’s face it, a little pampering goes a long way and the end result after an hour massage can be somewhat magical. Most people are familiar with the standard Swedish massage, which is designed to provide fullbody muscle relaxation. However, did you know there are also different types of massages you can choose from such as hot stone, deep tissue, Reiki, reflexology, aromatherapy, prenatal, sports and more?

Take hot stone for example. This type of therapy utilizes smooth heated stones placed on specific areas of the body to help relieve tension and allow therapists better access to deeper muscle layers.

Healing Garden Therapies in Gulfport specializes in “Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy” (ashi means foot and atsu means pressure). This is a unique type of massage where the therapist stands on the client’s back barefoot while holding on to bars above for balance. By using footed strokes, it can bring tremendous relief to clients 84

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suffering from chronic lower back pain.

“This technique elongates the spine and is really good for the back,” says Peggy Baker, owner of Healing Garden. “It’s deep, luxurious work, but it’s not for everyone — just those who like deep work.”

On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we have access to premier spas, whether it’s through an independent business, salon or a casino. Spa menus offer various services that include different types of massages, as well as additional body treatments that will make you feel fabulous. Salt glows, customized facials and body wraps are just a few examples of treatments that will detoxify, hydrate, exfoliate and enrich your skin.

Whether visiting a spa for pain management purposes or to just take a time-out for some “me time,” Baker says the benefits are endless.

“It’s a great time to renew yourself and make you feel better,” Baker says. “We get so caught up in everyday business and everyone is so stressed out. If you don’t take time for yourself, you can’t function well for others, on your job, with your spouse, or whatever is going on. It’s the power of touch — anything hands on is going to make you feel better. I love seeing someone come in and leave happy, saying, ‘Oh, I feel so much better.’”

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INCONTINENCE? Various treatments available

It is rare that I meet a woman who does not feel guilty doing something just for her, especially when there are children to care for, a home to be maintained and bills to pay. However, it’s critical we do not put our health last — routine annual exams with your doctor are not luxuries, but necessities. Health and joy are priceless, and this leads me to a topic some women choose not to discuss often and I hope to change that.

Stress Urinary Incontinence is a frustrating and an embarrassing problem for millions of females.

So what is this exactly? If you leak urine when you sneeze, cough, laugh, jump, run, jog or lift something heavy, this is considered Stress Urinary Incontinence, otherwise known as SUI. It will affect your daily life from work and exercise to intimacy and your social life. Not knowing if, when or where you might have an “accident” changes one’s decision to go to an event or just stay home.

Conservative treatments such as pelvic floor muscle therapy (Kegel exercises) often fail because of a patient’s lack of compliance, but when combined with laser treatment, the outcome is wonderful! Surgical options, although effective, can have adverse effects and are typically a patient’s last resort when all other options have lacked in relief, enhancement or correction. Connective tissue in the vaginal walls is an important factor in pelvic organ support. Weight gain, pregnancies, vaginal childbirths or injury can weaken the muscles and tissue associated with the bladder. Remember, we begin losing collagen in our 20s in the entire body so age also can play a role with SUI. If we don’t stimulate what collagen you have, the only options long term will be surgery.

SUI is the most common form of incontinence, but when you have the need to urinate and can’t make it to the bathroom in time, this is called Urge Incontinence. In this case you may leak large amounts of urine with this type of incontinence, and in social situations, women with both forms must always be aware of where bathrooms are and ease of access.

Overactive bladder is the sudden, frequent need to urinate.

Instead of leaking, the problem for these women is they often have to stop what they are doing to go to the bathroom. Incontinence can be a burden to those experiencing this medical condition.

Research shows women with incontinence have a less active sex life and a higher level of depression than women with healthy bladders.

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like panty liners, pads, adult diapers or plastic coated underwear can help one feel more comfortable and confident in public.

Medications, injections (Botox), lasers or surgery are used to help control incontinence. No one wants wet clothes in public and there are so many options available to help avoid this situation.

Getting an annual exam and discussing this topic with your doctor will assist in guiding you to what form of treatment is best for you. The first step is to see your doctor or seek out a doctor for a proper diagnosis of the type of incontinence you have (medical tests and an exam will be conducted and your medical history will be collected).

More doctors are recommending Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation for atrophy, painful sex, vaginal dryness, burning and recurrent yeast infections due to dryness and women who are contraindicated for hormone replacement therapy.

Laser treatments also are an exciting option for pre- and postmenopausal women with incontinence. It’s effective, safe, non-invasive, painless, no medications or anesthesia is needed, and there is zero to minimal down time. Ninety-four percent of women report improvement after 120 days, and on average, 68 percent and more report to be free of SUI symptoms.

Each laser is unique and will treat differently, but the goal for lasers that treat incontinence is Collagen NeoGenesis, which is the shrinking and tightening of the vaginal mucosa tissue.

Collagen rich endopelvic facia will provide greater support to the bladder, less leakage and aid in the return of normal continence function. It also provides enhanced lubrication, more comfortable intercourse and stronger orgasm due to the tightening/ rejuvenation of the vaginal tissue.

Talk to your doctor and he/she will guide you to see if you are a candidate for laser treatment. Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation does not have a CPT billing code as of yet and is not covered by insurance.

Financing options are available at many clinics and some clinics accept payment plans. Ask these questions when meeting with your doctor or laser technician.

Please do not be embarrassed about your symptoms. Help is a phone call away. Lose the guilt of taking care of you because without happy, healthy women, where would we be?

Deborah Meza is a medical aesthetician, laser technician, massage therapist #187 and Ideal Protein coach at the Woman’s Clinic, 4577 13th St., Gulfport, MS 39501; (228) 341-7879 laser, skincare and massage; (228) 864-2752 clinic; Woman’s Clinic, 2781 C.T. Switzer Sr. Drive, Biloxi, MS; (228) 388-4816.

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Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a stressful, emotional roller coaster! There’s the uphill ride with joy and fun celebrating the season with family and friends, and then a downhill ride of sad memories from the past. When combined with the financial and time burden of buying gifts, food and socializing, it can be a difficult season for many people. The following tips can help make this time of year more enjoyable.

TIME Make time to be with people you love by doing some of the preparation together. Meet up to write greeting cards, wrap gifts, bake cookies and shop or make gifts.

BUDGET Set a budget for gifts, food and outings to avoid the dreaded January credit card statement. An automatic deposit into a Christmas Club account is the easiest way.

SIMPLIFY GIFT GIVING If you have a large family or a large group consider drawing names from a hat to buy only one gift of a designated value. Another option could be to only give gifts to the children or do Kris Kringle or Dirty Santa where everyone gives/receives one gift. You can also show love with homemade arts, crafts, foods, recipe ingredients in a decorated jar, personalized gift certificates for outings, movie, car wash, housework, yard work, etc. Be creative! Remember to have a few extra gifts on hand for unexpected guests, such as locally made soaps, jams from a farmer’s market, wine, chocolates and gift cards.

PLAN Plan ahead by making a list of everything you would like to have completed and block time for it in your schedule. Avoid the crowds and stress by shopping for gifts and supplies in November. Make a list of all the gifts you plan to buy and keep this list with you to check off each person as you buy them.

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EMOTIONS Anxiety and depression is more prevalent this time of the year.

Don't expect all family members to mingle and avoid discussing subjects that may create conflict. Have some fun activities planned to keep everyone occupied and content.

HEALTH Take care of yourself by making time to exercise, eat healthy meals and get adequate sleep. Learn relaxation skills such as deep breathing and guided imagery to help reduce stress and increase happiness.

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THE AGING NECK: What to do?

To understand how the neck ages, we first need to understand the basic anatomy of the neck. Ideally, the profile of the neck has a nice cervical mental angle. As we age, the skin, the muscle of the neck (platysma) and the fat in between the skin can affect the neck profile.

When treating the skin of the neck, particularly with sun damage, discoloration and fine lines, a resurfacing laser such as the Fraxel can help improve and diminish the surface irregularities in the neck. At some point in life, everyone can benefit from resurfacing the skin of the neck.

A relatively new treatment for excess submental fat is Kybella. An FDA approved injectable drug that permanently dissolves fat. Patients usually need two to three treatments six weeks apart. The procedure is done in the office with no downtime. Since no surgery is needed, this is an excellent choice for fat reduction/removal.

Laser liposuction can also be used as a single, outpatient surgery to remove fat, and also will tighten skin mildly.

Some downtime is necessary for the bruising and swelling to dissipate.

As we age, especially in women ages 38 and up, the platysma muscle bands can become more prominent.

These can be softened and improved by a Botox treatment, which will relax the muscle.

As the skin and the platysma muscle start to demonstrate farther laxity or “sag,” use of a skin tightening device called Ulthera becomes an option. Ulthera uses ultrasonic waves to heat the dermis of the skin and fascia covering of the platysma muscle of the neck. This heating will allow for tightening of both layers. Although usually a single treatment works, if repeated appropriately, results can demonstrate cumulative improvement. Ulthera has mild discomfort and no downtime.

For necks demonstrating greater laxity, a more aggressive skin tightening treatment may be needed such as ThermiTight. This device offers the newest technology using radiofrequency to heat the under surface of the skin by inserting a thin probe beneath the skin by the surgeon. Treatment includes the jowls at the jawline and the entire frontal neck, and this minimally invasive procedure is performed in the office. The area to be treated is anesthetized and a special thin probe is placed beneath the skin through a small one millimeter incision.

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treated is monitored both internally and externally with an infrared military grade camera. This allows for exact control of the heating process and maximizes the skin tightening. ThermiTight is the most aggressive option before one considers surgery. Individually, there may be one to two days of downtime.

ThermiTight is the last step to consider before surgical neck lift or face and neck lift. For advanced laxity of the skin, muscle and excessive fat in the older patient, a traditional neck lift, usually combined with face lift, will maximize your results and is still the “gold” standard.

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Another good definition is “consistent inconsistency.” That It’s like looking is,•repeatedly fallingthrough short ofa reasonable endeavors, tasks, or glass window into the otherwise womb obligations that a person has the capacity to complete and the your disorganization, • See baby movingprocrastination, and poor self-regulation get in the way of performing tasks and achieving goals. around & sucking its thumb If this sounds like you then the next question is, “What type of ADD do I have?” There are seven different types and each has CREATE Atreatment.

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If you have a successful job and your performance is decent but not exceptional, is that a disability? How will you know if you do an exceptional job: receive a large pay raise? If selfemployed, will your company exceed expectations due to better planning, tasking and organization? Unlike diabetes or blood pressure where you can follow a number, ADD is measured by 2113 Government Street Building I-4 performance.

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Procrastinate no more. By the time you read this article you might have two months to squeeze in tax planning and to carry out your action plan to minimize your 2017 taxes.

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INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER Should you itemize your deductions or take the standard deduction? Knowing what your 2017 tax situation will be and having an idea of your 2018 tax situation, you are better informed to decide if you should maximize your 2017 itemize deductions or push these deductions into 2018. For instance, you may find it better to: (1) suspend your 2017 charitable contributions and double up on your 2018 charitable contributions; and/or (2) pay your 2017 real property taxes in early 2018 before the due date and then pay the 2018 real property taxes before December 31, 2018. This works really well if you are borderline not able to itemize or if your tax bracket for 2017 is lower than your 2018.

INVESTOR Is the investor better off selling his investment property in 2017 or in 2018? Accelerate the sale of a capital gain investment in 2017 if you already have a capital loss on the books. Your capital losses offset your capital gains. Also, sell in 2017 if you are in the 15 percent or lower tax bracket, are expecting to be in a higher tax bracket for 2018, and would create a long-term capital gain on your investment sale.

Your taxes would be zero on this sale. In contrast, sell your investment in 2018 if you expect to be in the 15 percent tax bracket for 2018 and are in a higher bracket for 2017. If the sale of your investment creates a capital loss, you want to sell in the year that you are in the higher tax bracket.

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RETIRED TAXPAYER Contributions and earnings to a qualified retirement plan eventually become subjected to income taxes. This is also true for the earnings of a non-qualified plan. A retiree should evaluate his situation to see if taking (or increasing) a distribution would be tax efficient.

In a recent evaluation of an 80-plus year person’s annuity plan, I learned that he wants to leave his $40,000 annuity to his adult son. Of the $40,000, the earnings of $15,000 are going to be taxed to whoever receives the earnings. If the retiree’s wish is fulfilled and his son inherits it, the son will pay tax at his marginal rate on the $15,000. The son will pay $2,250 or $3,750 if in the 15 percent or 25 percent respective tax brackets. If instead, the retiree takes the $15,000 earnings over a two year period, he could avoid paying taxes altogether since his sources of income from a small pension and social security aren’t enough for him to have a tax liability.

He should then put the distributed funds into another investment and make his son the beneficiary. Upon the retiree’s passing, the son receives the entire $40,000 tax free, satisfying his dad’s wish.

RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTOR You are never too young to make retirement contributions. In fact, the earlier you start contributing, the better. You may feel that you are too poor to contribute to a retirement. I will admit, it is difficult at times to sock away money that you need today. However, the government gives you a tax credit for retirement contributions if you qualify.

Qualifications are: Age 18 or older; not a full-time student; not claimed as a dependent on another person’s return The credit is 50 percent, 20 percent and 10 percent of your contributions up to $2,000/person depending on your adjusted gross income, which must be at or below the following amounts: $62,000 – Married Filing Jointly; $45,750 – Head of Household; $30,500 – Single or Married Filing Separately.

Tax planning works. These and other tax planning opportunities can gain you more after-tax dollars.

Remember that everyone’s tax situation is different and the tax impact would likewise be different. In addition, tax reform could negate benefits planned for future years. You should talk with your tax advisor about your personal tax situation.

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Frankly, my dear, read the Medicare fine print

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these politicians may alter Medicare’s guaranteed benefits while arguing that they have not “cut” Medicare.

One such way is by altering the Medicare plans that are available.

Medicare is the governmental health insurance program, which, from 1966, has been a single-payer, national social insurance program providing coverage for most Americans of retirement age, disabled and other groups. It has been estimated that Medicare spending accounts for about 15 to 16 percent of the total U.S. federal spending. On average, Medicare covers about half of the health care charges for those enrolled, with the remaining costs either paid out of the individual’s pocket or with supplemental insurance — sometimes called Medigap policies.

While campaigning, most politicians have promised to “not cut Medicare.” There are many ways, however, that

ALTERING THE MEDICARE PLANS AVAILABLE Initially, Medicare provided Part A, which covers hospital stays, and Part B (which requires a premium to be paid by the enrollee) to cover other medical costs such as doctor visits, outpatient procedures, and medical equipment. Later, Medicare Part D was added (which also requires a premium to be paid), to cover many self-administered prescription drugs.

Medicare Part C was added to include individually purchased private Medicare Advantage plans, or so-called Medigap insurance plans, which supplement Parts A, B and D. In general, these plans may offer lower

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premiums and reduce the 20 percent co-pays and deductibles associated with original Medicare Part A, B and D; but, the services covered may be more limited than what you would receive under traditional Medicare Part A, B or D. Medicare Plan F was developed as a Medicare supplement insurance plan to cover costs known as Medicare Part B excess charges (Please note that Plan F does not cover dental, vision, or prescription medicine, and so enrollees are still responsible for paying those costs out of pocket.). The excess charge is the difference between what a doctor or provider charges and the amount Medicare will pay. Plan F provides “first dollar” coverage for all the “gaps,” meaning that from the first day, Medigap Plan F covers the 20 percent co-pay and your hospital and outpatient deductibles. So, this plan would provide zero “out-of-pocket” expenses for the enrollee at the doctor’s office at the time of service for the services covered. (Note that services covered may be more limited than under traditional Medicare Parts A, B and D).

It is reported that about 53 percent of people who buy Medigap supplements choose Plan F or Plan C. Plan F is the most popular of the many Medigap insurance plans because it is the most comprehensive.

In 2020, however, the government plans to close Plan F and Plan C to new participants. If you are not already on Plan F or Plan C by 2020, you will not be able to buy it. On the other hand, if you are already on Plan F or Plan C when 2020 rolls

around, then you won’t be kicked off your coverage. You’ll be grandfathered into the plan if you choose to keep that plan past 2020.

People eligible for Medicare after 2020 will not have this same right, but they can enroll in Medigap Plans D or G going forward. Plan G will be created as a new high-deductible plan and made available for both newly eligible enrollees and previously eligible applicants who select it.

Obviously, under such a plan, it will be necessary for the retirees to have financial resources available to cover “out-of-pocket,” the high deductibles before Medicare will provide coverage. Therefore, it appears that if you are not grandfathered in before 2020, you will not have access to Plan F that was previously available to help with the predictability and controllability of your medical expenses by paying a set premium to cover the deductible and co-pay amounts.

Altering the Medicare plans available may be the same as an invisible benefit reduction to people who do not read the fine print. Frankly, my dear, you should read the fine print.

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