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Being a breast cancer survivor does not define Margaret McKenzie. There is no “before” or “after” cancer for her. “It was a bump in the road and is now firmly in the rear view mirror. I am looking forward and focused on what's ahead.” In February 2014, an annual mammogram turned into a “real something.” She received a call later that day that there was “something” and needed a second test. There was “something” and needed a biopsy. No big deal, she thought; she had had “somethings” before, a cyst or calcification. Not this time. It was a “real” something. “When the doctor says cancer, it’s like getting a front row seat on an out of control roller coaster. You don't know where it is going or when it is going to stop,” McKenzie says. “I never dreamed I would have breast cancer. No one in my family ever had. Of course, I learned (wow, did I learn a lot in a short period of time!) that only about 15 percent of breast cancer is hereditary.” She feels blessed to have wonderful doctors at Lisolette Tansy Breast Cancer Center at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Her knights in shining armor, surgical oncologist Dr. Ralph Corsetti and reconstruction doctor Dr. Ali Sadeghi, stopped the roller coaster. She had a double mastectomy in March 2014. “They gave me my life back. They gave me back ‘normal,’” she says. “Dr. Matthew McElveen and his staff in Slidell showed me that cancer was not just something to ‘survive but to conquer. Of course, her true knight in shining armor, husband Duncan, was by her side the whole time. He had finished treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma six months before her diagnosis. He was her inspiration to get through this and 24

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get on with her life, as he did. “So that's what I did. I started my chemo in June. Twelve days after my first treatment my hair started to fall out,” McKenzie says. “I had already gotten a wig, so I went in to have my head shaved. I told the hairdresser Michelle Engeseth, also my ‘wig lady’ I was not going to cry. I was going to have fun with it. She looked like she doubted my sanity but smiled and went along. “I took the scissors and cut off the first few chunks. Very empowering! I couldn't stop the hair loss, but I was going to be in charge. I then told her to shave both sides of my head because I wanted a Mohawk (there was that look again!). “Duncan videoed the whole thing. We laughed and laughed. Would have been really funny, but he said it made me look like Justin Bieber. Out came the razor! No more Mohawk,” she says. Looking back now, she knows how blessed she was. Her family and friends rallied around, and people she didn’t even know were praying for her. The best medicine there is! “My dear friend Susan Jobst in Slidell, who had walked this walk a year and a half before me, held my hand through it and gave me answers to questions I didn't even know to ask,” McKenzie says. “She was paying it forward.” Of course, some parts of her life, like volunteer activities, had to be put on hold. With chemo, patients need to avoid germs because the immune system is weakened. She ended up spending much time at home. “I couldn't wait to get back to those things,” she says. “I needed ‘normal’.” The best way for her to get back to normal was to maintain a strong faith in God, a positive attitude, and know that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. She kept her eyes on that light. Cancer wasn’t going to beat her. Please see McKenzie on Page 46

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'I prayed that I wouldn't need surgery' A serious diagnosis does not either,” says Cherry, who is mean that life stops. working on a more balanced “Don’t let the disease take over lifestyle. “I prayed that I your life,” says Kearn Cherry, wouldn't need surgery. It owner of PRN Home Care and was tough because fear and host of “The Unwrinkled Heart depression can take over, but Caregivers’ Journey.” prayer helped to counter that. Cherry lives with pulmonary God intervened after prehypertension, a rare lung disorder paring me mentally for heart in which the arteries that carry and lung surgery and being blood from the heart to the lungs admitted to UAB hospital. become narrowed causing the Surgery was canceled. My blood pressure in the pulmonary prayers were answered.” arteries to be extremely high. The pace of her lifestyle has “Initially, I was thinking this too changed a bit. She now plans will pass and I can get back to my her work, volunteer and perlife before,” Cherry says. “At some sonal time more judiciously. point, I realized that this disease On days when her oxygen was not going away. I could not level is low, she works in the work my way out of it. I could office or on the computer. earn Cherry only pray.” She tries not to stack several After much research, she events on the same day, but if learned that many don't survive pulshe does, she works a lighter photography by William Colgin monary hypertension. She is already day the next. living longer than many. This is a While she still doesn’t find lifetime illness with no cure and also is misdiagnosed. She time for vacations, she does rest more on Saturdays. She knew she was more fortunate than most. also is learning to decline some requests even though she is In 2009, she was fearless and ready to take on the world. still on several boards because she enjoys them. She not only owned her own company, but served as presiWhile her UAB doctors were unable to find the cause dent and vice president of several boards. She was going to of her disease, she often thinks that if she wasn’t so sleep bed at 3 or 4 a.m. and heading out to meetings and netdeprived and overworked, she could have avoided this. working events at 8 a.m. “Sometimes your plans are not God's plans for you. At that time, she noticed that she was out of breath Work on getting your life in order,” Cherry says to those climbing a flight of stairs. that simply do too much and fail to slow down. “I am still “Being on the Go Red for Women committee, I immeworking on that and getting priorities in order. Make sure diately checked the computer and looked up stroke signs,” that God is first, family, business and then your friends. she says. “Of course, I did not tell my family. Being a good Events and social activities are a necessity, but they husband, Dennis could tell something was wrong and ofshouldn't come before your health.” fered to take me to the hospital. I finally gave in and went. Five days later they discovered that I had multiple blood clots in both lungs that had caused congestive heart failure. CHERRY'S ADVICE • Go online and learn about your disease. She eventually was referred to cardiologists at Univer• Don't allow it to take over your life. Don’t stop living sity of Alabama, Birmingham. Her condition had a name your life. You may need to make some adjustments, — pulmonary hypertension. Several clots were blocking but sometimes that is the only way God can get our the flow of oxygenated blood to her heart and lungs. The attention. doctors recommended surgery. • Make sure to surround yourself with meaningful One of her worst fears had come true — open heart relationships. surgery. Lots and lots of prayer let her maintain a positive attitude about her disease. “Having some prayer warriors as friends doesn't hurt

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Rockco: Listen to what your body is saying by Andrea Yeager Women need to care for themselves as much as they do for others. Connie Rockco, Harrison County supervisor, District 5, found this out in 2002 when she was diagnosed with heart disease. She had one stint placed in the main left descending artery, which is better known as the widow maker and a second stint three or four years ago. “I just have sticky blood,” she says. “My good cholesterol cannot remove the bad. She is now on a new medication called Repatha, which seems to be working. Today, as a survivor, she cautions women to take care of themselves, to listen to their bodies and to be persistent with their health care providers. “As women we tend to brush things off and ignore symptoms,” says Rockco, who is a former paramedic. She was on a Mother’s Day weekend trip with her daughters in Gulf Shores when she first experienced a significant pain in her upper abdomen. “There was no chest pain or numbness, so I thought I probably had a hiatal hernia,” says Rockco, who at the time was under much stress. She was in Washington, D.C., during the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and wasn’t able to leave for several days; her dad had recently died; she was finishing her first term as supervisor and in the midst of a re-election campaign, plus doing the “whole thing of life” with the family. A trip to the doctor was not in the plan, so she put off that visit until she had another more painful attack where she couldn’t catch her breath. Her physician did not think this was heart-related but sent her to a cardiologist anyway. She passed the stress test except for a small glitch when her heart rate got to a certain point. A heart cath was ordered because there was no sign of a hernia. Her cardiologist said he would have bet 1,000 to 1 that her heart was perfect. She had no weight issues and appeared to be in excellent physical condition. His assumption was wrong; the artery was blocked, and a stint needed. “I was 10 percent away from death,” says Rockco, who emphasizes that women’s heart disease symptoms are different than men’s. “A blocked artery is like driving a car without oil. A good friend from my high school years died from the same thing at 52. “I guess God needed her more, and He had a lot more work to do on me,” says Rockco, who always believes that lemonade can be made from life’s lemons. Her lemonade is simply teaching women the symptoms of heart disease and stressing women need to take care of themselves. “After my surgery, I was on a crusade to tell women to pay attention to their bodies, and to take time for September-October 2017 28

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Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy has been proven to relieve symptoms of menopause in women, restoring lost vitality due to age-related hormone changes. It is designed to replenish the testosterone and/or estrogen that women progressively lose after they hit their mid-40s. Women can benefit from maintaining adequate levels of testosterone, which improves both mental and physical well-being. Testosterone increases both muscle strength and bone density and helps to decrease fat mass. Recent studies suggest it may also aid in the prevention of certain chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Other benefits include increased energy and sense of well-being as well as an improvement in memory and ability to concentrate. It also can significantly increase libido and sex drive. What are the potential benefits of testosterone and estrogen replacement therapy?

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than if you never had the disease. If you have a first-degree relative (mother, daughter, sister) who has had breast cancer, or you have multiple relatives affected by breast or ovarian cancer (especially before they turned age 50), you could be at higher risk. RACE. White women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer. RADIATION THERAPY TO THE CHEST. Having radiation therapy to the chest area as a child or young adult as treatment for another cancer significantly increases breast cancer risk. EXPOSURE TO ESTROGEN. Women who have had more menstrual cycles because they started menstruating early (before age 12) and/or went through menopause later (after age 55) have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer. WARNING SIGNS • Lumps that feel harder or different from surrounding tissue in the breast or underarm area. • Swelling, warmth or redness of the breast tissue. • Changes in the size or shape of the breast tissue. • Dimpling or puckering of the skin or nipple. • Itchy or scaly sore or rash on the nipple. • New pain in one area of the breast that will not go away. • Nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing the nipple, occurs in only one breast, or is bloody or clear (not milky).

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those 10 days were over, I was exhausted. Stroke. What image comes to mind Exhausted from being at the hospital day when you read that word? An old perand night. Exhausted from all my personson? A person with sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, espeal concerns about his recovery and what it meant for our life together, our business, cially on one side of the body, sudden confusion or trouble speaking or underour family and my workload. I was fortustanding, sudden trouble seeing in one nate, our friends, family and employees or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, stood by us and helped us. dizziness, loss of balance or coordinaBoth he and I had to come to undertion, sudden severe headache with no stand that a stroke is a traumatic brain known cause. All these are symptoms of injury and just like any other traumatic stoke. When my husband had his first injury to our body it takes time to heal. stroke Oct. 26, 2009, he experienced He slept a lot. I learned to encourage every one of these symptoms — but he instead of resent the fact that he needed a Kathy Rogers, left, with husband Lee and was only 51. He had mentioned he had daugther Annie at Memorial Hospital in 2009 lot of sleep, to understand that his brain a headache, but we didn’t think anything needed that down time to help with its healmuch about it. He didn’t say it was severe. He went from standing ing. Still today he often takes a nap during the day. They are good in the kitchen talking to me to flat on the floor in a split second. for him and therefore good for me. Because Lee received quick and excellent care from the staff at Communication is a big issue. Quick back and forth conversaMemorial Hospital at Gulfport, Dr. Abha Mishra, and an abuntions are gone. Verbal multiple choice, I call them, or questions, dance of prayers on our behalf, his recovery story is a miraculous are a thing of the past. Lee’s main residual effect from the stroke one. The story I want to convey to you today is one that is less is aphasia. Aphasia is a loss of ability to understand or express speech caused by brain damage. Lee does not have any trouble often discussed but can be just as traumatic, though in a much understanding but he does have trouble expressing his thoughts. different way. My story is about the effect on the caregiver and in He has all the words in his brain, he knows what he wants to say, my case, also the wife, friend and business partner. but he just can’t seem to get them out or get them out in the order A caregiver often has to deal with fear, uncertainty, helplesshe wants. ness, physical limitations, financial considerations, job loss, As his caregiver and wife I am very protective of him. I want to housing, sexual intimacy loss, anger, questioning God, children, be sure people understand his intelligence is not diminished. the list goes on and on. Maintaining family structure is another important issue. When After the stroke, my husband could not communicate and could no longer command his body to do simple tasks like button I suddenly had to make all the decisions, I wanted to be sure I did not diminish his role and responsibility as my husband. When his shirt and comb his hair, much less use a computer, run a situations arose I made sure I discussed the situation with him, business or help parent a teenage daughter. Some people may told him how I thought we should proceed and then asked for his say it was like he became an infant. It was worse. I was used to agreement. This helped him to know that I still valued him but depending on him; I didn’t marry him to have to be in charge of also helped alleviate some of my concerns about the direction I everything. He was angry and frustrated with himself, yet at the same time frightened inside. He was determined and had demon- was taking our family or our business in. If God had a sign-up list and said who wants to volunteer for strated he would work hard to recover, but he still struggled with a stroke, we would never have willingly put our names on the his own questions. Why me? Would I abandon him? Would I sign-up sheet. However, looking back, as crazy as it sounds we still love him? Would I take care of him? He did not realize or understand, but I became his focal point for the anger, frustration are thankful for his strokes. It has shaped us in ways nothing else could have. It has helped us become more thankful and kinder and fear. people. It has allowed us to meet and encourage people we never Dr. Mishra and her team had warned me that I should expect emotional and behavioral changes in Lee, but I initially dismissed would have had the chance to otherwise. It has made our marthose warnings. Because his recovery was so miraculous, he spent riage even stronger. It has been a blessing. a total of 10 days combined in the hospital and rehab. Before September-October 2017 36

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them to rest and get some rest yourself. Understand that your stroke victim is most likely just as smart and mentally capable as they always were; they are simply unable to communicate as well. Believe in them and encourage them. Anger can be a real problem. I believe it builds off of frustration; frustration for them and frustration often combined with exhaustion for you. Acknowledge you need help; it is a sign of strength, not weakness. Ask for help, do whatever it takes to get help. Don’t expect a quick fix with a stroke. It has been almost eight years since Lee’s first stroke. The second was minor compared to the first, but we are thankful for it because it helped us to identify the cause of both strokes, which was a hole in his heart, and he was able to undergo a procedure to repair the hole and has had no more issues. The healing and recovery process is just that, a process. Give it time, recognize and celebrate each victory.

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Everybody gets the blues now and then. Work, family, finances, politics — it all becomes overwhelming at times and puts us in an emotional state that keeps us from functioning at our optimal level. Eventually, we get through those blue days and continue to work toward our dreams and goals. But what if we don’t? What if everything we try seems to make us feel worse, or even hopeless? Depression is something beyond just a case of the blues and it affects about 5 percent of all Americans. Women are twice as likely to experience depression as men. The rates are even higher for women over the age of 40, and Mississippi has one of the highest rates in the nation. Chances are, you either live or work with a woman who experiences depression. Many do not seek help. They suffer in silence or believe it will go away on its own. As much as we care for our physical health, it is equally important to recognize the signs that our mental health needs attention. There is hope! Depression is very treatable and manageable. So, how do we get started? Quite simply, the first step is knowing the signs of depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the most common signs of depression in women include: • Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness • A lack of energy or enthusiasm • Difficulty having fun or experiencing pleasure • Restlessness or irritability • Little irritations in life seem to consume your thoughts • Difficulty concentrating or focusing on tasks • Body aches and digestive problems • Thoughts of suicide, attempts, or wishing you were dead or “gone” Depression in women is caused by a number of factors including heredity, hormones, or social factors. It can also be a response to past traumatic experiences, even if you do not think about them much anymore. It is one of the least treated mental health conditions, but there are some simple and effective things you can do to help yourself manage the symptoms of depression, even for those who choose not to seek care from a mental health professional:

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WHILE YOU ARE FEELING WELL, TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO WRITE DOWN SOME “WELLNESS TOOLS" According to the evidence-based program, Wellness Recovery Action Planning, write down things you enjoy that are simple and safe that make you feel good when you do them. Examples of Wellness Tools others have used include taking a bubble bath, going for a walk, listening to music, eating an ice cream cone, organizing, and watching funny videos. Once your list is made, keep it in a prominent place and do one or two of the activities on your list when you need a little pick-me-up. They are not intended to solve any problems, but they keep you well enough to get through a tough time. TALK TO SOMEBODY ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS A nonjudgmental friend or family member, a counselor, a minister, a support group — whoever is most comfortable. Talking about your feelings can help you keep them in perspective and even help you to identify the core cause of those feelings so they can be managed. Avoid talking to people who are impatient with you or tell you to “snap out of it” or “cheer up.” Living with depression is not a choice, and you will not benefit from someone making you feel guilty about it. EDUCATE YOURSELF Learn everything you can about depression. The more you understand, the more you will learn how to manage the symptoms and live the life you desire. Learn about natural, medical, and psychiatric ways to manage symptoms so you can make the recovery plan that’s right for you. DON’T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF. Life is challenging! Every day has its ups and downs. Take the time you need to heal and recover when you are going through a period of depression. Some of the greatest achievers in the world live with depression. Your mental condition does not define you.

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Cry

Stop the cycle of putting yourself last

“Make it all stop.” This was the thought I repeated in my head. The smoke alarm was beeping for a Crystal Scretching new change of batteries. My son shouted out, “Mom!” for the third time to request another fruit cup. A high-pitched ding sounded with one more e-mail for me to address. It seemed I had not one moment to just gather my thoughts. Everything was needing my attention. Everyone collectively pulled on me from every angle. I was burnt out. I can only describe this feeling of being drained as that screeching sound that comes from worn-down rusty car brakes. You can tell by this grinding squeal that there is nothing left of them, and it’s time to get them checked or replaced. Otherwise, drive any further, and you’re sure to break down at any given moment. Upon further examination of myself, I looked down at nails losing their polish and in desperate need for a trimming. Messy pigtails with mismatched hair ties adorned my damaged hair. I questioned when I last showered for longer than the three-minute bird baths I had been taking. It was definitely time for some heavy maintenance. You never intend to reach this point of complete undoneness. But, somehow the red flags get past you, and before you know it, you’re on the side of the road. The myth is that you’ll get to yourself right after you finish A, B, and C on your list. But what happens? You never do. A new set of A, B, C's comes along and you move back down to the bottom of the list, unchecked and undone. The next time you find yourself in a position of personal neglect, do the following: 1. STOP Whatever you’re doing when these waves of overwhelm come about, take a literal pause. 2. BREATHE So often we are going through our day holding our breath, leaving tension in our bodies. Take a full deep breath. And another. And another. As many as you need. On the exhale, let all of the stress go. Actually, see them drift away. 3. ASK Now ask yourself, “What do I need in this moment?” This question is not to run down your list of to-do’s or to

think of what your loved ones’ needs are. What do YOU need right now in this moment?

4. ALLOW Allow space for the answer to come to you. Trust what you’re hearing in response. Be open to the suggestion. Whether it’s five minutes or a weekend away, it is critical to take time for you. You can stop the cycle of putting yourself last on the list. You can take back your peace. Plus, when you regulary practice self-care, you become an even better mom, wife, partner, friend and professional. Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Crystal Scretching is an inspirational speaker, author and digital media specialist. For more info, visit www.crystalscretching.com or reach her at crystal.scretching@gmail.com.

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Know someone struggling with chronic pain? The Center for Disease Control reports opioid prescriptions have quadrupled since 1999, but Americans report the same pain levels. One in four Americans are now addicted. Opioid prescription misuse results in 18 women dying daily, one woman attending the ER every three minutes and a baby born with opioid withdrawal every 25 minutes. Women have a higher risk of opioid dependence, overdose and medical complications because they typically have: • Smaller body mass and differences in body composition and digestion. • Higher rates of depression and anxiety treated with Benzodiazepines (i.e.; Xanax Valium, Ativan.) • More complications; often seek help later than men due to stigma and lack of health care professional’s awareness to recognize warning signs of dependency. Opioids were designed for acute pain following a surgery or injury and have many side effects, even when taken as directed including: • Tolerance — need more for the same pain relief. • Physical dependence — withdrawal symptoms when stop.

• Increased — sensitivity to pain, constipation, depression, confusion, Sheryl nausea. Egan-Olaivar When taken long term, opioids are less effective, and the side effects can create a pain cycle. However, there are alternatives to opioids that are safer and more effective. After surviving a serious car accident and several surgeries, I know pain. Doctors told me to fill the opioid prescription, “in case you need it,” without asking how I was managing pain. This type of well-meaning advice has contributed to the current prescription opioid crisis. I easily could have become addicted, too. However, my experience as an occupational therapist and yoga teacher led me to try alternatives. I’m so grateful that I now can share these tips. Sheryl Egan-Olaivar is an occupational therapist and yoga teacher with more than 30 years’ experience in health care. Reacjh her at AustralianAccents@gmail.com References: CDC “Addressing the Unique Challenge of Opioid Use Disorder in Women.” June 17, 2017.

Strains, sprains and Saturdays down South

It’s that time of year again. Chants of “Hotty Toddy” and clangs of cowbells fill the air. Football season is here. High school athletes across the state aim for Dr. Jonathon Brown, perfection on Friday nights, and fathers Bienville join their young sons in the backyard Orthopaedic for a flag football game on Sundays after Specialists church. Inevitably, orthopaedic injuries occur. Strains and sprains are most common. They occur in professional, collegiate and recreational athletes alike. I am commonly asked to explain strains and sprains when I am treating patients. Strain is a term that describes sudden activity related muscle injury. It also is used to describe damage to the tissue that connects muscle to bone, the tendon. Muscle and tendon may sustain injury when stretched or torn while generating force. Imagine losing a tug of war in which your arms are stretched while trying to hold your ground. During athletic activity, these tissues are injured in a matter of milliseconds. Shoulders, hamstrings, neck and the low back are the usual suspects. Sprains, however, refer to stretching or tearing a ligament. Ligaments are connective tissues that hold our bones together. Most people are familiar with the anterior cruciate ligament, or “ACL.” In fact, there are hundreds of ligaments throughout our bodies, and each may be stretched, wrenched or torn during activity. Common sites of ligament injury include the ankle and knee.

Symptoms of strains and sprains include immediate pain, swelling, soreness and possibly the inability to move the injured arm or leg. Severe bruising, stiffness and spasm may occur. Many factors including poor flexibility, fatigue and failure to warm up prior to activity can increase your risk for a muscular or tendinous strain or ligament sprain. Treatment may be started as soon as the injury occurs. Elevate the traumatized body part above the level of the heart if possible. Apply ice after protecting the skin, and start an overthe-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as Advil, Aleve or aspirin according to the manufacturer’s directions. In rare cases, professional or collegiate athletes may be treated provisionally and return to the game. I recommend ending athletic activity for recreational athletes when the injury happens as further damage will not occur, and the healing process may begin. Most strains and sprains can be treated without surgery. Elevated pain, not being able to put any weight on the extremity, and hearing a “pop” are suggestive of significant injury. You should seek professional medical advice. During my career, I have treated professional and collegiate athletes. The initial treatment is the same. Rest, ice, elevate and anti-inflammatories are standard. Remember this treatment strategy the next time your athlete is injured. Of course, if you have any concern about the degree of trauma, consult your orthopaedic doctor.

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HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES

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

by Kathy Brown van Zutphen Quite often I’m asked about healthcare directives, which are sometimes called living wills, or a DNR form (“Do Not Resuscitate”). The healthcare directive was developed after a prolonged legal battle, which resolved around 2005, between the husband of Terri Schiavo and her family. Terri Schiavo was found on the floor, unconscious and not breathing, without oxygen flowing to her brain for several minutes, after she suffered cardiac arrest. She spent years in a hospital with her life artificially prolonged on life support with a ventilator and feeding tube. Doctors ultimately pronounced that she was in an irreversible and persistent vegetative state without any hope of recovery. Terri’s husband wanted to remove her feeding tube, but her parents objected and a long legal battle ensued. After many appeals and a ruling by the Supreme Court, her feeding tube was allowed to be removed because the court found that before her medical crisis, she had stated a desire not to be artificially prolonged on life support in such a situation if she had no hope of recovery. Therefore, hospitals and medical professionals can take into consideration a patient’s stated desire or directive as to the medical care they wish to receive in these dire situations. Of course, a decision about whether you would want to be kept alive artificially in such circumstances is a very personal decision for everyone. I recommend that you consider whether you would want to be kept alive by ventilators and feeding tubes, if you should become in a permanent vegetative state without any hope of recovery, at a time when you are not facing an immediate health crisis and can carefully evaluate your decision. In the middle of a health crisis is not the optimal time to try and make a rushed decision on such life or death matters. Furthermore, you should let a trusted friend or loved one know your wishes. Therefore, I recommend that you gather information to carefully consider this topic, and then fill out the form for a healthcare directive in advance of any medical crisis. You can contact an attorney and ask for this form as part of 48

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your estate planning, or you can find a form for a healthcare directive on Mississippi’s Department of Health website. On the form, you can select an individual to be your “medical power of attorney” to make the decision for you if you are unconscious and unable to state your wishes. There is also a section where you can select whether you want all possible medical intervention, known in the hospital as “full code,” or if you do not want to be kept on artificial life support if, to reasonable degree of medical certainty, you do not have hope of recovery. By providing this form to healthcare professionals and your family, they will know your wishes should you ever find yourself in a situation like that of Terri Schiavo. Frankly, my dear, you need a healthcare directive to let your wishes be known! Kathy Brown van Zutphen is an attorney licensed to practice law in Alabama and Mississippi. She focuses on the “elder law” areas of trusts, estates, and conservatorships. Additionally, she litigates lawsuits and represents small business owners as part of her legal practice. Visit Kathy’s website to learn more: https:// www.al-mscoastallaw.com. You can also reach her at the office: (228) 357-5227.

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ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder is often thought of as a condition of childhood affecting only school. Not so! Problems with attention and memory are serious and costly conditions of adulthood. The many factors that affect adult brain health make diagnosing and treating adults more complex than children. There is a myth that kids “outgrow” ADD. Most kids take their concentration, tasking and organization disability into adulthood. Those inadequately treated in childhood have a marked increased risk of drug abuse, bankruptcy, marital conflict, unemployment, depression and anxiety. Those never diagnosed are much less likely to achieve advanced degrees or high incomes. Even those who do achieve “success” may well have achieved more with proper treatment. I have a patient considered “successful” on many fronts by his family and peers. He became a multimillionaire after proper treatment improved his concentration, organization and task completion allowing him to compete on complex bids and negotiating contracts. He attributes all of his later success to proper ADD treatment. His wife finds him more attentive to her needs after treatment — he listens! His children, none of whom were diagnosed previously, were all assessed and treated, with similar outcomes in school, work and family affairs. Many common conditions or drugs cause or worsen ADD: Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, insomnia, depression, anxiety and dementia (to name a few). Recreational drugs and alcohol dramatically worsen ADD especially marijua50

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Top ailments that send women to ER Emergency room physicians see five common ailments in women ages 18 to 36. These include abdominal pain, urinary tract infections, fever or flulike symptoms, trauma and reproductive issues, according to Angie Juzang at Garden Park Hospital. Here is what women can expect of treatment during the ER visit: 1. Abdominal pain (non-specific) — Symptoms can include pain in any part of your abdomen, fever, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. A basic screening exam will be done, and dependent on the exhibited symptoms, a battery of tests may be ordered that can include: complete blood count, pregnancy test, complete metabolic profile, urinalysis, CT scan or ultrasound of the abdomen and any other test specific to exam findings. 2. Urinary tract infection — Symptoms may include painful or frequent urination, fever and back pain. A 52

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Cutest Baby Contest

How cute! Kade Wilson, who turned 3 in June, received the most likes in the Gulf Coast Woman Cutest Baby Contest. Nominated by Leslie Garrett Calvert, his grandmother, he received 5,000 likes. The magazine asked Facebook fans to select the winner. Kade received a free photo shoot with Angele Franklin of Sweet Baby Portraits. The other top vote-getters are pictured below.

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CALL THE DOCTOR? Common infant illnesses provided by marchofdimes.org

Learn the signs of common illnesses, like colds, ear infections or the flu. And find out what you can do to care for your sick baby. If you’re worried about your baby’s health, call his health care provider. Know when your baby needs 911 emergency care, like if she’s having a seizure or breathing trouble.

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If your baby's younger than 3 months old, call his provider if your baby: • Develops any fever (more than 100.4 F) or cold symptoms. The provider may want to examine her to make sure she is not developing a more serious illness. • Refuses several feedings • Is more irritable than usual or especially sleepy If your baby's older than 3 months old, call the health provider if your baby:

• Has trouble breathing • Her nostrils widen with each breath • The skin or muscles around the ribs tightens with each breath. This is called retractions. Her mouth or nails turn blue • Her runny or stuffy nose lasts longer than 10 days • Her cough lasts more than seven days • Pulls at or complains of pain in her ear • Has a fever of 102 F or above • Is very sleepy or fussy

their throats and middle ear are small. (These tubes are called the eustachian tubes). The position of these tubes also increases the risk of infection.

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Croup features a cough that sounds like a seal barking. Most children have what appears to be a mild cold for several days before the barking cough becomes evident. As the cough gets more frequent, the child may have labored breathing or stridor (a harsh, crowing noise made during inspiration). Croup is typically much worse at night. It often lasts 5 or 6 nights, but the first night or two are usually the most severe. Rarely, croup can last for weeks. If croup lasts longer than a week or comes back often, contact your baby’s health provider.

EAR INFECTION

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Your child may have an ear infection if she: • Complains of ear pain • Pulls on her ear • Has a fever (above 100.4° F) • Cries more than usual • Has fluid coming out of her ear • Has trouble sleeping or hearing Newborn jaundice is when your baby’s skin and the white parts of his eyes look yellow. It’s caused by the buildup of a substance in the blood called bilirubin. Newborn jaundice is very common — about 3 in 5 babies (60 percent) have jaundice. Jaundice usually happens a few days after birth. Most of the time, it’s mild, doesn’t hurt your baby and goes away without treatment. But if a baby has severe jaundice and doesn’t get quick treatment, it can lead to brain damage. Call your baby’s health care provider right away if your baby: • Looks very yellow, orange or greenish-yellow • Is hard to wake up or won’t sleep at all • Has trouble breastfeeding or sucking from a bottle • Is very fussy • Has too few wet or dirty diapers Call 911 or take your baby to the hospital if he: • Won’t stop crying or has a highpitched cry • Arches backward • Has a stiff, limp or floppy body • Has strange eye movements

REFLUX

All babies spit up or throw up now and then. But some do so more often than usual. This is called reflux. Reflux is short for gastroesophageal reflux or GER.

Reflux is common among premature babies. Most babies outgrow it after a few months. Only 1 percent of babies are still spitting up after their first birthday. These symptoms may mean that your baby has other problems digesting food: • The spit-up is bright yellow or green • There is a large amount of spit-up • Your baby arches his back or cries during feeding • Your baby vomits with great force (projectile vomiting) • Your baby refuses to eat or is irritable after feeding

RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages. Almost all babies get it before the age of 2. Your baby can get RSV at any time of year, but it's most common from November to April. Most healthy children get mild, coldlike symptoms. But RSV can be more serious in young babies, especially those who were born premature, have lung problems, heart problems or other chronic illnesses. Severe RSV may lead to other serious infections, like: • Bronchiolitis, an infection that causes swelling in the smallest air passages in the lungs • Pneumonia, an infection in one or both lungs Signs and symptoms of RSV include: • Cough • Fever • Irritability • Runny nose • Sneezing • Sluggish or being inactive • Trouble breathing • Wheezing Call your baby's health care provider right away if your baby has: • Cough that gets worse or she coughs up yellow, green or gray mucus • High fever. High fever is a temperature greater than 100.4 F in babies younger than 2 months, 101 F in babies aged 3 to 6 months or 103 F in babies older than 6 months. • Looks dehydrated • Loss of appetite • Thick nasal discharge • Trouble breathing or mouth and fingernails look blue

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How to deal with changes pregnancy brings

Pregnancy can be both exciting and overwhelming even if it is not your first time. You can regain control and decrease stress by using this time to focus on your health, which will improve the outcome for you and your baby. Here are a few steps to get you going in the right direction. Diet: No need to start running twice a day or getting on the latest fad diet. Keep it simple. By far the most common problem I encounter is women only drinking sodas, sweet tea, juices, or milk. Your body needs WATER to become hydrated. During pregnancy, your body relies on water to increase your total blood volume, keeping you and your baby healthy. Your body will treat liquids high in sugar as food and can leave you still feeling thirsty. Most women only need to eat an extra 300 calories per day during pregnancy, or as I describe, two of your favorite cookies per day. So, put that second helping down and aim to eat smaller meals four to five times per day. Many women find this especially helpful early on when nausea and changes in taste are at their worst. Some foods can be harmful for your baby while pregnant so please avoid soft cheeses (blue or unpasteurized), raw seafood, cold deli meats, undercooked eggs and large fish. Medical conditions: Before becoming pregnant, mothers should be on a prenatal vitamin with 400 micrograms of folic acid and have their medical problems optimized by their primary care physician or OBGYN. However, half of pregnancies are not planned and many women have health issues they may not be aware of like diabetes or high blood pressure. As OBGYNs, we are used to addressing these issues so don’t worry; obtain care as early as you can. It is helpful to bring any information you have about your medical problems including

sexually transmitted diseases or previous pregnancies to your first visit. Stress and safety: During most pregnancies my patients and I eventually discuss problems with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep, or other social issues at home. Pregnancy brings a great deal of change and uncertainty to mothers. Confiding in a spouse, mother, sister, church, or someone in the community can give you support and get you through any challenge pregnancy throws at you. Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of maternal death in America. So, practicing safe driving and ALWAYS wearing your seat belt may be the best preventative measure you do during pregnancy. Place the lap belt below your belly and chest strap between your breast. Unfortunately, domestic violence during pregnancy is a common occurrence and leading cause of death as well. This should be discussed during your pregnancy with your doctor or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-SAFE or thehotline.org). Problems during pregnancy: Pregnancy brings increases in common annoyances like heartburn, nausea, constipation, bladder leakage, shortness of breath, and back pain, which can make it difficult to identify signs of a more serious medical condition. Symptoms that may require evaluation include vaginal bleeding, worsening chest pain or shortness of breath, fever, changes in vision, or decreased fetal movement. Pregnancy is also a good time to obtain vaccines, which produces antibodies that can cross the placenta and help protect your baby for the first six months of life. The CDC recommends flu shots at any time during pregnancy. Some other vaccines your physician may discuss are Tdap, pneumonia, and MMR (after delivery). www.gcwmultimedia.com

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I remember the day that I figured tasks at which you are not good, out that I was not a superhero. those that are not the best use of I was six years old and decided your time, or those that deplete to play dress up as my favorite your energy. When you delegate superhero, Wonder Woman. No more tasks to others, you are able one could tell me that I was not to take on more challenging tasks Wonder Woman! My belief was so that encourage your growth and great that I jumped off my Granny’s personal development. Delegation flower bed to fly. Much to my is not lazy. It is smart! horror, I discovered mid-jump that Even superheroes have sidekicks. I could not fly! My Aunt Cynthia The Lone Ranger had Tonto, watched the whole thing from the Batman had Robin...even Wonder kitchen window, but could not tell Woman worked with the Justice me about the whole gravity thing League. Truly powerful people in time. She was able to scoop me never work alone. You will set up afterwards and bandage my yourself up for failure and a whole skinned knee and kiss away my bunch of stress if you don’t engage hurt feelings. competent and trustworthy people As adults, many of us suffer from Stephanie Barnes and her superhero cape to help you to execute your plans. the Superhero Syndrome. We think You cannot create greatness by we can do it all. We think we can defy time, gravity and yourself. You need great people to do great things. Don’t reality. We feel that we have to do it all ourselves. It is time be afraid to leverage the talent of a team to build up your to stop! Doing it all is not a sign of super ability, but is a strength and expand your capacity. blaring message of an inability to prioritize, categorize As you think about building your team, think of these and delegate. Delegation is not a bad word. It does not seven roles: mean that you cannot. It does mean that you are capable • Completers (those who can get things done) of using your time wisely and are willing to share the load • Counselors (those who can give great advice) with someone else. • Connectors (those who can connect you to others A frequent myth of Superhero Syndrome is that no or other opportunities) one can do it better than you can. Not only is this not • Coaches (those who can refine you and get you to true, but it overlooks the fact that you can do more when the next level) you work with a team. Whether this is in the workplace, • Conciliators (those who can help you mediate peace marketplace, community or your home, you will be more in conflicts and confrontations) powerful when you learn to let others help you be great. • Combiners (those who combine their superpower Real superheroes master the art of delegation. with yours to make exponential greatness) Delegation is the deliberate decision to get assistance • Comforters (those who make it better when you fall from someone else. In its simplest form, delegation begins off the porch) with a power question: “Can you help me…?” Rather than So, Wonder Woman, who is in your league? doing it all yourself, you should only keep the tasks that Stephanie D. Barnes is an attorney, author, speaker and career require your unique talents, require your sole expertise strategist. She can be reached at stephanie@drstephaniedand those that bring you the most joy. Delegate those barnes.com or visit www.drstephaniedbarnes.com. 62

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Alumni & Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m., IP Casino Resort Spa, Biloxi

Friday, Oct. 27

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.

Clem Dellenger Memorial Golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m., Hickory Hills, Gautier

Coach Steve Campbell, Football Campbell became head football coach at MGCCC in 2004 and stayed until December 2013, when he took a job as head football coach at the University of

HALFTIME: Presentation of Homecoming Court, Recognition of Honorees, Performance by Band of Gold & Perkettes

Saturday, Oct. 28

Cookout & Pep Rally, Noon-2 p.m., Bell Tower, Perkinston Campus MGCCC vs JCJC • 3:30 p.m., A.L. May Memorial Stadium, Perkinston Campus

Central Arkansas. During his time at MGCCC, he racked up an 87-22 record and added 10 trophies to the college trophy cases for six MACJC South Division Championships, three MACJC State Championships and one NJCAA Co-National Championship. He was named Coach of the Year 10 times and was inducted in the NJCAA Football Hall of Fame in 2014. Fred Gill (deceased), Football Gill spent six years on the Perkinston Campus, first as a student at Perkinston Agricultural High School and then at Perkinston Junior College (1952-1958). Gill was starting quarterback all four years in high school and his sophomore year in college. At the age of 23, he became head football coach at Lucedale High School, the youngest in that school’s history. He was offensive coordinator at Delta State University for two years, then returned to the high school arena. Gill passed way in 2011. Jared Smith, Golf Smith attended MGCCC in 2010-2012. During his freshman year, he was ranked

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Newman Club, the Classical Music Club and vice president of the sophomore class. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education at The University of Southern Mississippi and received a doctorate in music from The University of Texas. He taught at and served as director of the USM School of Music. 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. 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. Wade Howk, Jefferson Davis Campus Howk is vice president of operations at Boomtown Casino Biloxi. A certified public accountant, Howk received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management and accounting. He has a master’s degree in business administration from William Carey University. He graduated from MGCCC in 2000. Bill Wilkerson, Perkinston Campus Wilkerson, of Lucedale, attended MGCCC in 1957-1958. He served five terms in the Mississippi House of Representatives, and served on the State Tax Commission, the Mississippi Workers Compensation Commission, the Mississippi Public Utilties Board and as legal council for the Mississippi Electric Power Association.

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Clients aren’t your top priority

Who is most important to your business: your clients or your employees? While both are critically important, employees are the most important. As a leader, your most important job is to hire and take care of great employees (and this means getting rid of bad employees). As a professional EOS implementer, I have the privilege of helping companies crystalize their vision and find great employees to help them achieve this vision. I’m often surprised how many companies don’t correlate their lack of progress towards their vision with a lack of employee talent. Having the right people means that your employees share your core values. What matters to the company matters to the right people because they share the same DNA as the company. You can rely on them to make good decisions because their values are aligned with the company’s values. Being in the right seat means that your employees “Get It, Want It, and Have the Capacity To Do It” (GWC). For an employee to “Get It,” they need to understand their role and how it fits into the big picture of the company. “Want It” means that the employee actually wants to be in their job (you’d be surprised at how often this isn’t the case). “Capacity To Do It” means that the employee has the aptitude or proficiency to perform their job well. As I help clients review each employee, one of four outcomes occur: 1. The employee is the right person in the right seat. This is great. Keep this person happy. 2. The employee is the right person in the wrong seat. This means that the employee shares the company’s core values, but doesn’t “GWC” their job. If this happens, ask yourself if the company has another position that can better fit this person. If not, and assuming you’re in business to make a profit, you have to let this person go. 3. The employee is the wrong person in the right seat. This means that the person doesn’t share the company’s values but GWC’s their job. This is tough because the person is usually productive and profitable, so the leader doesn’t want to get rid of them. However, this person is a cancer to your company’s culture. If coaching doesn’t work, you must terminate this person. Remember that because a person is a “wrong person” for your organization doesn’t mean they’re not a great fit for another business. They’ll be much happier in an organization that shares their own core values. 4. The employee is the wrong person in the wrong seat. Don’t hesitate — terminate this person. Once you have the right people in the right seats, you want to keep them happy. Be engaged and simply ask your people how they’re doing. Care about them. If you’re a leader in your organization, I challenge you to take one employee to lunch each week. You’ll be surprised how much happier you and your staff will become. For bonus points, survey your employees to find out if they’re happy in their jobs (email me for a sample employee feedback survey). Reach Ryan Giles at ryan@ryangiles.com.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS ANCHOR AWARDS ANNOUNCED

PASCAGOULA — The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s 9th Annual ANCHOR Awards was held on August 9th. The 2017 award recipients were the following: Small Business Category 1, Compton Engineering, Inc.; Small Business Category 2, Community Bank; Rookie Category, Whimsy Books & Toys, LLC; Non-Profit Category, Feeding the Gulf Coast.

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BILOXI — The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art has named Brenda Blount as its new director of development. Recently, Blount served as the community business development manager for Barnes & Noble Booksellers where she worked with area schools to meet their textbook and technology needs, and maximized sales growth through outreach and community events. Blount also owns a consulting business, “A Better You Image Transformation,” that assists Gulf Coast professional women with their clothing and styling needs.

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our new inventory arriving for fall,” “Don’t buy it unless you love it.” Mom’s Mayfield says. sage shopping advice at a young age One best seller is a weather resistant continues to benefit the owners of The anorak made in several beautiful Bay Collection. colors. It sells for $110 and ranges in “We use this same motto when we size from extra-small to extra-large. are buying for the shop. If we don’t “It literally looks great on everyone,” love it, we have a hard time selling it to Mayfield says. “Our best jewelry line is our customers,” Hanna Mayfield, store MADE in the Deep South. It is vintage manager, says of she and her mom, Ariel jewelry that is reimagined and put Taylor. “I always want my customers together in a beautiful way to make it to leave happy and excited about their fresh and current.” purchases.” The Bay Collection is a shop for all Mom and daughter teamed up to ages, from collegiate to senior citizens. purchase the clothing and accessory store The owners pride themselves in buying in 2002 from Deanna Williams Marler, items that are appropriate for a wide who opened the store in 1984 at its first range of age groups. location in Vieux Marche and a second “There are few shops that three store in Ocean Springs a couple of years generations can shop in together,” later. Marler eventually combined the Mother and daughter, Ariel Taylor and Mayfield says. “Take Acrobat, for stores into the Ocean Springs location. Hanna Mayfield, own The Bay Collection in example. It is a beautiful silk shirt “She was looking to sell the business, Ocean Springs. Photo by Christy Ryan line. College girls buy it, I wear it, my and I was moving back to the Coast after mother wears it, and my grandmother graduating from Ole Miss,” Mayfield wears it.” says. “This was the perfect opportunity.” IF YOU GO Another plus is the quality of The Bay Collection was a dream come 906 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs the items; the clothes last for years. Monday through Saturday, true for mom and daughter since they 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mayfield has clothes in her closet from have always loved clothes and shopping. (228) 875-6655 years back that still look fashionable Both worked in dress and gift shops facebook.com/thebaycollection and smart. during college and enjoyed it. In the The Bay Collection is located in the summer, they celebrated 15 years of The heart of downtown Ocean Springs, and Bay Collection’s continuing legacy. Mayfield feels that the relaxed, inviting atmosphere of Ocean Their love of customers and fashion keeps the business exciting and expanding. While the main focus is ladies apparel, Springs and other nearby attractions helps her business thrive. “People are always walking through town with their dogs or they have brought in accessory and gift items. strolling their children, just enjoying being outside,” she says. Whatever the style need, The Bay Collection ranges from “There is something refreshing about a small downtown that is denim and tees to cocktail dresses and holiday wear. The shop full of thriving businesses. We simply love being here.” is known for the lines they carry, such as Michael Stars, 7 for It’s that genuine love of customers and personal service in a All Mankind, Nicole Miller, Alice & Trixie and Joy Joy. friendly and relaxed setting that keeps patrons coming back, The Bay Collection also now carries Scout bags, Nouvelle and that is Mayfield’s goal now and in the future: personal Candles, Love Poppy Jewelry, and MADE in the Deep South service in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. jewelry. “We just returned from market and are looking forward to 70

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Whether going to work or taking the kids to school, you may find yourself negotiating between more sleep versus looking more put together. No worries because I have compiled a few of my favorite tips and techniques to help you apply your makeup in five minutes or less. TIP NO. 1 Start with skincare. Be sure to remove all makeup at the end of each day. Wash your face and moisturize twice a day. The better your skin looks, the less makeup you will need. Be sure to apply a moisturizer with an SPF for your morning routine! TIP NO. 2 Less is more. You want to stick with three to five products for a quick and effective routine. Find the most important features you would like to accentuate and start there. For example: If you want a glam look and you love your lips, apply a bold lipstick paired with a tinted moisturizer and some mascara! It is a look that will be on trend and take little to no time. TIP NO. 3 Maintain. Keep your brows shaped and maintained. The fuller the brows, the less work it will be to fill in or shape. Also, properly arched brows create a more awake and alert effect to your face. Use a clear brow gel to brush your

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brows into shape and keep them in place. TIP NO. 4 Proper tools and brushes make application of products smooth and effective. If you have all the right tools, you wont be fighting against the task at hand. Also, I feel Q-tips are a necessity to have on stand by. If you are quickly applying mascara and smudge product on the skin, you can take a damp Q-tip and simply erase the mess. Be sure to wait for the smudged mascara to dry before wiping it away in order to avoid an even bigger mess. TIP NO. 5 Glowing skin. Dry, dehydrated skin can look sleepy and drained. As mentioned in the first tip, always moisturize your skin daily. Apply a tinted moisturizer that will even out your skin tone, hydrate and create a healthy glow. One step equals three benefits. TIP NO. 6 Contour with powders. If you want to add a bit of warmth to your skin or contour your face, use a bronzing powder instead of creams or liquids. A quick swipe of the product under your cheekbones and jaw line will give you warmth, color and depth. Pair it with a highlighting powder, which will be applied to the high points of your face and voila! You contoured in less than 30 seconds.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAIR EXTENSIONS AND A HAIR HALO? Melvin: Tape in hair extensions stay in your hair while you shampoo, blow dry and style. You would go back to the salon to have them moved up every 4 to 8 weeks depending on how fast your hair grows. Halo hair extensions will be put in and taken out each day. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very easy to do yourself at home. Your stylist can color match you to be sure you are wearing the correct color. Tape in hair extensions are also offered in fun colors so you can get that strand of bright pink hair without having to actually color your own hair. WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR TRENDS WHEN IT COMES TO EXTENSIONS AND HALOS? Melvin: Not all people use hair extensions for length like you would think. Quite a few people actually use the extensions to make their hair appear thicker. HOW ARE EXTENSIONS BENEFICIAL? HOW IS A HALO BENEFICIAL? Melvin: Tape in extensions are great if you want to have that long beautiful thick hair at all times, but are more costly in the end because you have to go back to the salon every month or so to have them moved up. Halo hair extensions are great for people who only want to wear their long/thick hair for special occasions and are also completely damage free to your hair. With halo extensions, you will only pay one price for the extension and only requires trips to the salon for shampooing. 82

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WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF HAVING EXTENSIONS OR A HALO ADDED? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? Melvin: With either extension, it is important to make a trip to the salon for a consultation and to get color matched. When ordering online, there is no guarantee you are ordering the correct length and color for your hair. After your consultation, extensions will be ordered for you. Tape in extensions can take an hour or two to be put in, while a halo extension takes under 60 seconds. HOW LONG DO HAIR EXTENSIONS AND HAIR HALOS LAST? Melvin: Either hair extension can last six months or it could last for years. It depends how often you are wearing it and how you take care of it. The extensions do not produce natural oils like you get from your scalp, so it is important to always use a heat protector on your extension before applying any kind of heat. This will help it last longer. (Keep in mind that you should also always use a heat protector on your own hair as well.) ARE EXTENSIONS AND/OR A HALO ONLY FOR LONG HAIR? Melvin: No. People with short hair can have hair extensions too, however, it will take a little more work to make it blend if you have a pixie cut. Extensions are recommended for hair that is almost to your shouldersâ&#x20AC;Śat least past your ears. WHAT IS THE PRICE RANGE FOR HAIR EXTENSIONS AND HALOS? Melvin: Prices vary according to length, color and how much hair is needed, so it could be $200 or it could be $600. IF YOU HAVE EXTENSIONS OR A HALO, HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR? Melvin: This really depends on what kind of extensions you have and your hair. This is something that should be discussed with your hair stylist. Polished Blowout and Beauty Bar is a full service salon offering a wide range of services. For more info, call (228) 206-5465 or visit polishedblowoutandbeautybar.com.

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PLAIDS Don’t think of this as the grunge plaids of the 90s, but rather the funloving, colorful plaids of the 70s. A plaid shirt is all you need to be on trend this fall. THE LEISURE SUIT It’s really another name for the cozy suit and another name for wearing head-to-toe sweats. Be brave and wear this trend the way singer Rihanna does with sky-high stilettos. FLORALS The floral trend is a carryover from spring, so embrace the look in fall colors of eggplant and rich wine via dresses and skirts. Now that you’re all set for fall, snap a pic of how you’re wearing one of these trends and post on social media with the hashtag: #iamgcw. Brenda, of A Better You Image Transformation, is a seasoned retail and fashion merchandising executive, image consultant, pageant coach, and former model with more than 30 years experience in the retail industry. Find out more about her at muchbetteru.com.

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Kitchens are the heart of homes by Adrienne Elliott

It’s a well known fact that many of our best memories happen right in our own home. Since the kitchen is considered the heart of where we gather with family and friends, it’s so important to think about the best functionality when it comes to designing this special space. Today, many families prefer to have open concept spaces that are more casual for busy, everyday lifestyles. A large island suitable to seat several family members and friends is always a wonderful place to begin. By choosing a functional countertop material, it makes entertaining that much less stressful. Quartz and granite are two of my favorites. Quartz offers many variations of color, but also allows for a very clean look with solid colors. A more natural and custom look would be granite with stone variations. When it comes to storage and appliances in your kitchen, the possibilities are truly endless. Walk-in pantries can be disguised by cabinetry, or maybe you prefer a wall of cabinets with pullout drawers to act as your panty. I

challenge you to think outside of the box. The internet is full of inspirational ideas that you can adjust to design your own kitchen. Appliances now come in a smudge-free option, which is a personal favorite of mine with three children! Slate appliances also are an option that may match your cabinetry better. Make your kitchen comfortable and functional, but as always, add detail to make your own custom design. Since the holidays are coming up and the kitchen will most likely be the central location where family and friends gather to celebrate, have fun with the décor! The kitchen island is great for entertaining so accent it with a simple and modern centerpiece for a personal touch. And remember, although wireless lighting is great, don’t forget the classic setting of a beautiful candlelit dinner in your cozy kitchen with those you love. Elliott is a design specialist with Elliott Homes, LLC. Reach her at elliott.homes.llc@gmail.com

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Something for everyone Learn how the antique mall industry works by Martha Whitney Butler | photography by Ellis Anderson

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will you take BOOTHS AND any less for this?â&#x20AC;? DEALERS As the proprietor Dealers are the of an antique mall people who rent in Bay St. Louis, the booths or that question is the spaces within an bell of my alarm antique mall. Most for each day. It's my are experienced, sunrise, my coffee, seasoned and my morning entrepreneurs who bike ride. It's a rent space and flip perfectly legitimate items as a hobby or question, but business. They often there are reasons I have day jobs, are don't haggle over retired, or use booths particular items for in other towns as sale in my store. satellite locations Martha Whitney Butler stands in front of her shop, The French Potager on Main These reasons for their brick-andStreet in Bay St. Louis have to do with mortar stores. differences between types of antique resale stores and their Dealers often spend countless hours at auction. They business models. are the early birds getting all the proverbial worms at the I will explain those differences and shine a light on the best estate sales, and they take exhaustive trips around the workings of the antique mall industry. It's a unique and country (or world) to seek out objects of interest for their prevalent business in our area, and is one that rewards clientele. both residents and visitors with a diverse variety of shops It's back-breaking labor to lift furniture, rehab pieces, and goods. and haul items from place to place. Considering all the dilapidated structures I've climbed into, the snakes and ANTIQUE MALL VS. CONSIGNMENT SHOP bees I've encountered, the things I've toted for miles and One of the biggest misconceptions I encounter at the miles on cobblestone streets in Europe, and the paint French Potager is people thinking we are a consignment fumes I've inhaled, you might understand my urge to store. A consignment business takes individual items based cringe a little when someone asks if I'd take less than the on an agreed-upon percentage that the store takes upon price marked for a particular treasure. selling that item. Often I oblige, because I want nothing more than to The agreement is between the consignee (store owner) do it all again. The thrill of the find is unsurpassed by and the consignor. This is a common type of business for everything except for the thrill of the sale. Knowing that items such as designer clothing and formalwear. Some you can relay the provenance of an item to someone else antique malls adopt this method for items like artwork or and they will appreciate it and cherish it is the highlight of high-end furniture, based on availability and space. this business. An antique mall rents spaces or booths to individual dealers for a monthly fee and a percentage of sales: DEATH AND TAXES the dealer displays items, and the shopkeeper takes a I recently read an article about the dying world of very small percentage for selling them. This is the most antiques â&#x20AC;&#x201D; how millennials aren't receptive to the concept prevalent type of business in our community, giving us a or appreciative of the old. healthy variety of goods. I'm a millennial. I own an antique store. Enough said. 90

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That brings me to the “taxes” portion of this segment. I often hear, “If I give you cash, could you not charge me taxes?” If you do this, be prepared for a long-winded speech about streetlights, potholes and education! The answer is no. Unless you are buying the item solely for resale purposes, and have what is called a resale certificate, you have to pay sales tax.

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EVOLUTION OF THE ANTIQUE MALL Fun, funky, brimming with personality, and serving a broader range of clientele, the shops in Bay St. Louis cater to both locals and visitors. Don't worry, we still sell vintage and antique items, but we would also like to stay alive. Which brings me to my point: we've evolved our business to sustain the desires of our customers. We might not be all antiques anymore, but don't be put off by new items for sale in our stores. Variety is the key in our business, and Antique Maison’s motto says it best: “Something for everyone.” HAGGLING There's a thrill in it! I understand, trust me. But there's a right way to haggle and a wrong way. This could be another article in itself, but I'll graze over it here. Malls have different dealers, and thus different prices and personalities. Some dealers will deal, and some won't. The shopkeeper knows which ones will and which ones won't, and they often know who will discount at a certain percentage. Please don't shoot the messenger when she tells you ther dealer won't come down off the price! The best time to haggle is when you buy several items from one particular dealer. Also, a little kindness and understanding goes a long way. If you come in for the second time to visit a $350 piece of furniture that you absolutely adore, I would love nothing more than for you to have it — discount approved! Dealers are usually not willing to deal on items under $50-$100, so picking up a bottle opener that's $5 and offering $2 seems out of place. Be reasonable, be kind, and put yourself in our shoes when playing “let's make a deal.” Also, have an offer in mind and make it. We applaud decisiveness in these stores. I hope this article helps people understand some aspects of how antique malls work. It's not traditional, and it may seem odd to walk into an antique shop like the French Potager and find a florist in the back! The booths in these malls provide so much more than gifts, goods and furniture. They're hobbies for retirees, attractions to tourist towns for antique-lovers, and one of them might even belong to a 16-year-old, hustling entrepreneur who dreams of opening her own shop one day — like I did!

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With the school year already here, the need for both comfort and function is top priority! A great way to attain maximum seating and practicality would be to consider a slipcovered sectional in your family room. With a variety of layout options and numerous fabrics to choose from, it makes it easier than ever to design just the right sectional for your family’s needs. 1. The first step in designing your sectional is to consider how the room will be used. For instance, if it is a high traffic area with lots of activity, consider having the slipcover made with durable, stain resistant fabrics. These type of fabrics are designed to be low maintenance and easy to clean. 2. When choosing the size and arrangement of your sectional, it is necessary to consider the focal point of the room. This will help insure that everyone seated has a good view of whatever you choose as your focal point, whether it be the television, fireplace or a view overlooking the exterior of your home. Pottery • Art Gallery • Creative Glass • Artistic Jewelry Bridal registry available S tor e Ho urs : Mon - Fr i 9:30am-5:30pm S at 9 : 3 0 a m - 5 p m S un 1 2 p m - 4 p m

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Mary Ann’s driveway is blooming. The whole length of it. Its two narrow concrete strips run like tracks through the narrow side yard toward the back of the house. On either side and in the middle, lush and wandering plants that Mary Ann calls volunteers cascade over the pavement, climb the fence, reach for the sun. The garden driveway of Hope Cottage — the home of Jim and Mary Ann Schnur — perfectly illustrates that it’s not the destination, but the journey that counts. Inside, the home reflects the same philosophy. There’s not a whiff of pretention as one walks through the house. Room colors embrace guests and furniture groupings invite long conversations. The walls and shelves of the historic cottage are showcases of memorabilia from a rich past. Meaning carries more weight than matching here. Artwork they’ve collected and reminders of their long careers as educators are displayed along with framed keepsakes from their marriage 60 years before. The couple’s favorite rooms are the cozy nook where Jim practices tuba, 96

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and the just-added, screened-in porch with skylights where they often soak in the hot tub together. Mornings and evenings may find them on the front porch visiting with friends who have popped over, or greeting neighbors as they walk past. Both Mary Ann and Jim grew up in a front porch culture — at least in the summertime. The two were born and raised in Dunkirk, New York, on the shores of Lake Erie. They met when Mary Ann was 14 and Jim was 15, and were married five years later in 1957. After earning his B.A. in education, Jim pursued a master’s degree. He started out teaching fifth graders in a tiny town, but his innovative approaches soon had him working as a math coordinator. This gave him an “unplanned springboard” into higher education. Friends encouraged him to apply for a university position in math education at Geneseo, one of the premier public liberal arts colleges in the country. Jim landed the job on the condition that he complete work toward his doctorate. Mary Ann also was a fellow student.

Jim and Mary Ann Schnur The couple’s two children were 10 and 12 when she began pursing a degree in foreign language education. Later, while Jim served as department head and then associate dean at University of Northern Iowa, Mary Ann earned a master’s degree in special education. The couple moved to Texas when Jim became Dean of Education at Lamar University, while Mary Ann utilized her advanced degree by working in special education. In 1984, University of Southern Mississippi offered Jim a deanship overseeing the College of Education and Psychology. Although the average dean’s tenure is only five years, for the next 13 Jim oversaw six departments and 100 faculty

members. Mary Ann obtained her Mississippi certification and worked as an elementary school guidance counselor. The Schnurs’ home in Hattiesburg was a large one, built for entertaining faculty and graduate students. But after visiting friends on the Coast, they began shopping for a second home. A few years after Jim’s 1997 retirement, they purchased a Bay St. Louis place in the Garden Isles neighborhood, which they christened the Canal House. Jim revived rusty handyman skills and the couple spent years remodeling the home while dividing their time between Hattiesburg and the Coast. Looking to eventually downsize and move full-time to the Coast, the Schnurs began shopping again, this time in Old Town. They were attracted to its charming historic district and proximity to shopping and restaurants. Mary Ann had only two priorities on her wish list — window boxes and a window seat. When a 900-square-foot cottage next door to friends on Main Street became available, they didn’t hesitate, despite the diminutive size. They purchased it in 2005 and put the Canal house on the market. But the Main Street cottage didn’t get its name until later that year when Katrina demolished most of the town. Despite the surrounding devastation, the Schnurs’ new home suffered relatively little damage. Hope still stood amid the ruins. The couple says that neither thought twice about leaving Bay St. Louis, despite their ties to the community were relatively new. Both rolled up their sleeves and began volunteering for those less fortunate. Jim even volunteered for the volunteers, performing for them as part of the Mississippi Coast Jazz Society. “There was an esprit de corps that emerged here,” Jim says. “It was great to be a part of that. I never want another hurricane, but I

wouldn’t have wanted to miss that.” The Schnurs continued to divide time between Hattiesburg and the Coast until 2014, when they moved to the Bay full time. Downsizing has been a challenge, but a 600-squarefoot master suite addition to the back of the house has helped. Mary Ann now has her window seat and window boxes. Mary Ann calls it the “Take Me Away” room and says the hot tub is large enough for them to lounge in it “toe to toe.” A wall of lush bamboo just outside filters light while providing optimum privacy. The Schnurs admit storage at the cottage has been an issue, but they built in shelving and overhead cabinets into most of the rooms. Sofas open up into beds for guests, and tables expand to accommodate more diners. “You have to adjust your thinking to utilize a small space,” Jim advises. But there’s always room for a tuba. After retirement, Jim began playing music again, a passion he’d tucked away during his career. He enjoys playing tuba and string bass with the Mississippi Coast Stompers, a jazz/Dixieland standards group that will be celebrating its ninth year soon. They frequently play gigs, including a steady one at the Silver Slipper Casino’s champagne brunch. Mary Ann is musically inclined as well. The couple sang with Coast Chorale for 10 years (including a performance in Carnegie Hall), and recently, Jim gave her a ukulele for her birthday. “Watching the Stompers play is like magic to me. They play with no written music, it’s just amazing,” Mary Ann says. It seems clear that she still swoons watching Jim play. “Playing is what keeps this old man going,” Jim says, smiling. “And this fine woman.” The fine woman meets his gaze and smiles in return. “We’ve come a long way in our journey,” she says. And one understands she's not talking about miles. www.gcwmultimedia.com

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In the book of Ecclesiastes, it says, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” Finally… the season of fall is arriving! Cooler temperatures signal that it is once again time to plant. Many people mistakenly think they need to wait until spring to plant trees, when in reality, fall through early spring is ideal. Let’s be honest, for many, selecting trees for the landscape can be a daunting task. Evergreen or deciduous? Foliage or flowering? The multitude of considerations can often seem a bit overwhelming. To help alleviate some of the confusion and stress that may arise when making these decisions, I have compiled a list of simple factors to consider before heading out to purchase trees for your landscape this fall season. The following are the questions I typically ask customers in the garden center when helping them to select trees. By considering these factors, a great deal of uncertainty will vanish once you see clearly what you want in a tree, or better yet, what you don’t want. HARDINESS ZONE First, remember to select a tree that does in fact thrive in your hardiness zone. Hardiness zone refers to the minimum and maximum temperature extremes in which a tree can be expected to grow. EXPOSURE Observe the planting site to determine how many hours of sun and shade and at what time of day the tree will be exposed? What about the soil and/or moisture situation? Will the tree be in a particularly wet or dry area? How is the existing soil: rich soil, clay or sand? DECIDUOUS OR EVERGREEN? Do you want a tree that will lose its leaves in the winter (deciduous), or do you prefer a tree that will provide green interest year-round (evergreen)? Keep in mind, a deciduous tree that is strategically planted near a building (home or business) provides cooling shade during the hot summer months, yet this same tree allows the sun’s rays to heat your 100

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home throughout the cold winter months. FRUIT Don’t forget to consider if the tree will bear fruit. If the tree is close to a home, business or sidewalk, fruit droppings can be especially messy. Be sure to allow adequate space for fruiting trees. FORM What shape are you looking for in a tree? If you have less space to work with, a tree with a columnar shape would be better suited. If you are seeking to provide shade, a tree with a broad canopy (round/oval shape) would be the best option. AVAILABLE SPACE Quite often this little (yet very important) detail tends to be overlooked. Be sure to look toward the future when selecting a tree and don’t just focus on how the tree looks right now. Make certain to consider the mature height, width and roots when selecting a tree. Keep your property lines in mind; the last thing you want is an angry neighbor. GROWTH RATE Do you have time to watch the tree mature? Perhaps you’re planting a tree for future generations to enjoy. On the other hand, if you are seeking to create a natural fence or screen to block visibility from a neighbor or from a busy street, you’ll want to consider trees with a fast growth rate. In addition to making your home and property more visually appealing, trees have countless benefits that not only affect individuals, but communities and our world, too. Planting a single tree may seem insignificant, but in reality you may not even realize the impact your contribution will have on future generations. We all have a responsibility and we all must do our part. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” Contact Stasulis at Beatline Nursery, Garden Center & Gifts or email stephanie1981@cableone.net.

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Moms need other moms by Rebecca Ritchey

Moms need to stick together. One of my friends is a young mom, a wife and a mother of three children, and she was diagnosed with breast cancer this year. I have watched other moms surround her with support in a number of ways when she had a double mastectomy and is now currently going through chemotherapy. Take time to look at what is going on in your friend’s life and be the person that makes her life a little easier! Here are some ways you can help: DELIVER MEALS My favorite meal coordination website is “Take Them A Meal” (takethemameal.com). The meal recipient can note dietary needs and others can see what each person is bringing to avoid repeat meals. When I was on bedrest during my last pregnancy, this website was used and our family didn’t have to think about dinners. A friend from Hawaii even had pizza delivered to my door! Preparing a home-cooked meal or having one delivered is a tangible way to help.

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It's just unfinished by Robin Killeen

While I was enjoying one of my favorite pastimes, which is spending time on the boat enjoying God’s beautiful creation, I was reminded of a message titled “Unfinished” that a pastor shared at one of our monthly W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom) luncheons. You see, I have experienced some drastic changes in the last five years of my life. Some of these changes have caused me to say, “Wait a minute! This looks opposite of what I thought God had planned for me.” Sometimes we allow changes and disappointments to temporarily steal our dreams until we realize what seemed to be a set back is actually a set up! Philippians 1:5-6 says: “Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” No matter how long we have to wait and no matter the distractions, God brings completion to what He has started. He completes our incompletions. During these times of uncertainty, we have to shake off doubt and discouragement. We must place our trust and our hope in God alone. We can't settle where we are or give up. We have to

hold on securely to the fact that He is bringing our dreams to fruition and that it's just unfinished! If we are going to fulfill the dream and the promises God has given us, we have to grip it and hold on tightly just like an anchor secures a boat. The winds may blow and the storms may come, but we are safely and securely anchored to Him. God wants to give us the desires of our heart. God makes away when there seems to be no way. God is more than enough — our provider. Get in agreement with God! He continually works on our behalf until it's finished. God doesn't want us just to be a little bit healed, a little happy, a little successful, or even serving him a little bit. He wants us to be perfectly complete! There is a song called “Unfinished” by recording artist Mandisa that says: “But I picked myself back up And I started telling me No, my God's not done Making me a masterpiece He's still working on me” If you have stopped, start again! If you haven't yet started, start now! My friends, finish strong!

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' Dancing With

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Walter Anderson’s daughter shares same free-spirit by Dr. Philip L. Levin

Hidden in the 24 acres of Shearwater Pottery woods on the edge of Ocean Springs, Leif Anderson, Walter Anderson’s younger daughter, lives and dances in her high-ceiling artfilled cottage. Stepping into the single large room, visitors feel transported into the soul of a family — the quintessential space of art, dance, music and writing represented by free-spirited Leif. “I’ve always been a dancer,” Leif says. “I was born with a turned foot and had to have it fixed with a cast. To help it heal and regain strength, my mother encouraged me to dance. Daddy would play classical music on the windup gramophone and he’d pick me up in his arms and we’d dance.” These experiences set the tone for her recently reprinted book, “Dancing With My Father.” Originally published in 2005, it presents their relationship through lyric vignettes by addressing Walter Anderson’s semi-abandonment of the family when she was only two-and-a-half, and how his growing artistic reputation influenced her own development as an artist. Leif had just published the book and began its promotion when Hurricane Katrina arrived and changed everything about her life, including the beating Shearwater Pottery took. Leif points around the wide open space where we’re sitting and talks about how it survived. In one of the vignette’s she wrote after Katrina, she talks about how the family laid out Walter’s paintings on her floor to dry before electricity returned. She even wrote a book influenced by that life-changing event, “History of a Small Blue Chair,” which is written from a chair’s 106

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perspective that meets a child who goes through the hurricane. Leif has lived in the house since it was built in 1992. Following the hurricane, it required a new roof with a long skylight. That light, along with the floor to ceiling forest view windows at the far end, provided the natural light for her paintings. Her work, mostly nude human figures in 2 and 3-D, decorate the walls and loft. Leif was the third Anderson child, preceded by Billy and Mary and followed by John. Once Walter left the family, Leif ’s mother moved the family onto the Shearwater property, both for shelter and to help take care of Walter’s mother, Annette McConnell Anderson. Merrie, as Annette was called, had rooms built onto the barn so she could live there with them. In the upper part of the barn, the family created a large space called the rumpus room for play. However, since there was no air conditioning, they spent a lot of time playing outside with their cousins. Leif has two children, Moria, a yoga instructor in Ocean Springs, and Vanya, who does computer work in Jackson County’s junior college. Leif also has four grandchildren that bring her great delight. “My oldest grandchild is like my best friend,” Leif says. “All of them are creative, though it’s too early to see if they have the passion for a life of art.” In between their visits she enjoys the company of her cat, and otherwise enjoys her time alone. “I really enjoy solitude and crave it if I don’t have it,” she says. “The need to be alone can come over me in my more vulnerable moments. I spend so much time alone I think I understand Daddy more because of that shared sense of loneliness. As I’ve gotten older, it’s more and more difficult to be comfortable with other people and that makes me kind of sad. Like so much of LEIF ANDERSON continued on page 110

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Oct. 15-22 96TH ANNUAL JACKSON COUNTY FAIR Jackson County Fairgrounds, Pascagoula (228) 762-6043 Sunday, 4 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. Free admission Oct. 21 27TH ANNUAL GAUTIER MULLET & MUSIC FEST Downtown Gautier (228) 215-0828 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Free admission gautiermulletfest.org Nov. 4-5 39TH ANNUAL PETER ANDERSON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Downtown Ocean Springs (228) 875-4424 Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission; $2 donation suggested peterandersonfestival.com Nov. 4 FALL ARTS & CRAFT FESTIVAL Harrison County Fairgrounds, Gulfport (228) 236-8855 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 adults; children 12 and under free gulfcoastcraftshow.com Nov. 18 15TH ANNUAL PINEY WOODS HERITAGE FESTIVAL Crosby Arboretum, Picayune (601) 799-2311 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for members; $5 for nonmember adults; $2 children

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CATERERS Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen & Catering 1621 30th Ave. Gulfport, MS 39501 Restaurant: (228) 357-5633 Café Climb: (228) 864-6677 Wildflower Catering 2404 23rd Ave. Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 863-0409 cateringbywildflower@gmail.com

JEWELRY Creative Marx (601) 460-4612 creative-marx.com

FLORISTS Pine Hills Floral Designs 7434 Cuevas Road Pass Christian, MS 39571 (228) 669-7900 pinehillsfloral.com

INVITATIONS Party Girls 452 Courthouse Road, Ste. E Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 234-1636

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PHOTOGRAPHY Kayce Stork Photography 827 Howard Ave. Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 235-0884 kaycestorkweddings.com Sean Smith Photography 1419 27th Ave. Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 209-5952 seansmithphotography.net

REGISTRY Heritage House Gifts 738 East Pass Road Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 897-7644 Martin Miazza 1208 Pass Road Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 863-1252 martinmiazza.com Nella 516-E Courthouse Road Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 284-1768

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PLEASE TELL US ABOUT AFTER THE PROPOSAL. After The Proposal: Our goal is to provide a wedding that flows seamlessly and flawlessly without a pause while you and your guests enjoy an intimate, warm and unforgettable day. At After The Proposal, it is our pleasure to take on all the worries of planning and coordinating your special day so that you and your family can relax and enjoy the entire experience, and most importantly, you, the client, be a guest at your own wedding. We are there to help make your wedding day blissful so you can create precious memories that last a lifetime.

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Now that the kids and teens are back in school, their activities most likely have altered the family schedule. With not a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, how does a family avoid eating fast food every night? Microwaves make meals in minutes and slow cookers have dinner waiting when the family can grab a bite. A home chef doesn’t have to be a Rachael Ray to turn out 30-minute meals conventionally either. Piquant pork kebabs can marinate overnight in the fridge and be placed on the grill or in the broiler the next day. When done, add brown or white rice for a complete meal in minutes. A one-pot meal can be placed in the slow cooker and be ready for eating after work and school and before ballgames. How about a Chicken Azteca with black beans and corn? Add white or wheat soft tortillas and sliced avocados for a healthy and tasty meal. Give these recipes a try for home-cooked meals when no one has time to spend in the kitchen.

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1 (12-ounce) jar apricot preserves 1 (8-ounce) bottle Russian salad dressing 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 large zucchinis, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces Steamed brown or white rice

Combine first 3 ingredients in bowl. Add meat and stir to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate overnight in refrigerator. Prepare grill or use broiler. Alternate meat, carrots and zucchini on skewers. Cook while turning and basting frequently with marinade until meat is cooked through and carrots are tender. Serve kebabs on bed of steamed rice. Source: “Too Busy to Cook?” CHICKEN AZTECA

2 (15-ounce) cans of black beans, drained 4 cups frozen corn kernels 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 tsp. ground cumin 2 cups chunky salsa, divided 10 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 12 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed

Combine beans, corn, garlic, cumin and half of salsa in slow cooker. Arrange chicken breasts over top. Pour remaining salsa over top and cover. Cook on high 2 to 3 hours or on low 4-6 hours. Remove chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return to cooker. Stir in cream cheese. Cook on high until cream cheese melts. Spoon chicken and sauce over cooked rice. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese and avocado slices if you wish. Can serve with tortillas. 110

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my personality, it’s because of my two sides. One is shy, the other is the fearlessness I feel when I’m performing. As I’ve aged though, I’m getting more quiet into my dance.” Leif explains her own passion for art as inherent to her nature. “I’m a Gemini, an air person, so I always feel like dancing. My mother and children were very grounding influences, and their anchoring made it possible for me to explore dance, writing and art.” In addition to the book “Dancing With My Father,” Leif produced a companion book with short vignettes about her mother. Still untitled, she says it explains how her life has been about finding a balance between two opposing forces, that is, between the influences of her two parents. “Momma was this wonderful, grounding, uniting force. Daddy was the less comfortable force but rather exciting. He stirred things up, Momma kept things stable.” Leif says she found her way gradually by experimenting artistically. “I started drawing as a rest from the physical dance,” she says. “My first drawings were on a stack of typing paper with brush and ink, water color at first. I would draw some quick lines and discover I created a dancing figure. I’d throw it onto the floor and then do the next one. My first drawings were a lot freer, more abstract, more movement. I think that I dance on paper and in clay — it’s still the dance. Sometimes when I’m dancing around my house, I’ll swing over to the easel and continue the flow with my drawings.” Leif says her work is all about this flow, working to understand the conflicts in the forces of nature: spirit and matter, air and earth. “One falls off balance again and again, but that means more exploration” she explains. “I think imbalance is as important as balance, it keeps you moving forward. The air and the earth come together and out of that comes the flow, like the oceans.” She’s coined a name for this interaction between air and earth, “Airth,” and calls it her philosophy of dance. She even has a book she wrote about it titled “Dancing Through Airth.” Nestled in the old woods in the corner of the Mississippi Coast, Leif continues her father’s tradition of using art to express her love of nature. Through her drawings, sculpture and writing, she reminds us that the world must always be viewed as a balance of forces, the spirit of free flow through air, and the grounding of our solid earth. She represents a unique force with her philosophy of airth and we should all take a moment to think about it and breathe it in.

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C&C ITALIAN BISTRO

Chef Dickensauge offers authentic fare in BSL story by Chris Dearman | photography by Julian Brunt

With upscale, eclectic dishes created by an awardwinning chef, C&C Italian Bistro has quickly become one of the Coast’s premiere dining spots for true Italian fare. Opening in July in Old Town Bay St. Louis, C&C Italian Bistro is the brainchild of the D&P Restaurant Group, whose partners Jim Parrish, Lee Parrish, David Dickensauge Sr, and Chef David Dickensauge Jr, set out to bring real, homemade Italian food to tourists and locals alike. After finding success with his Gulfport restaurant Corks & Cleaver by serving “foodiestyle” food, Chef Dickensauge moved to Bay St. Louis to explore a different flavor profile while keeping the same high-quality standards people have come to love. “It’s a very lively, fun restaurant like you would find in New Orleans, Chicago, Atlanta, and all over Italy,” says Chef Dickensauge about creating an authentic Italian food restaurant. “When most people think Italian restaurants, they think baked spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna and eggplant parmesan. Those are not real Italian dishes at all. It’s Americanized Italian. Those types of dishes are good, I grew up on them, but what we want to do here is celebrate the Italian heritage and the cuisine.” Chef Dickensauge was recognized in 2015 as the Best New Chef in Louisiana, and the Gulfport native was recently crowned the 2017 Mississippi Seafood King. He has spent more than 20 years in the culinary field with extensive experience in Italian cuisine by having interned in Italy, as well as worked in the kitchens of some of Chicago’s top Italian restaurants. The decor features large coastal photographs throughout the restaurant by popular photographer Alex North, which provides “windows” to a building that only actually has windows in the front. The restaurant opened with 2,800 square feet of space, and has already expanded to 112

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open additional space for private dining and receptions, and an outdoor beer garden in the back. Although the menu of dishes is written in Italian, the ingredients are listed in English to help educate the patrons. David Woodward, certified master chef of Italian food and longtime executive chef at the New Orleans Hilton, also joined the C&C team to help train the restaurant cooks and ensure everything is authentic. You will want to start with an appetizer or two. The Carciofi is a simple, yet delicious dish of braised artichoke hearts fried in Semolina flour that comes with a refreshing lemon crema dipping sauce. The Fritto Misto, a dish consisting of lightly fried shrimp, calamari and white fish, is served over a spicy Pomodoro sauce made from Cento San Marzano tomatoes. Both of these appetizers were excellent! Chef Dickensauge says these tomatoes are the only kind the restaurant uses because it’s the best in the world due to the sweetness from being grown in volcanic soil. If you are in the mood for pasta, C&C Italian Bistro has you covered with their in-house pasta extractor that can hand-crank up to 260 different shapes. Everything is made daily and hung over old broom handles for about five hours to let it dry before boiling. “We are going to change the pastas up at least every two weeks,” Chef Dickensauge says. “We won’t serve any pasta we’re not making.” Most dishes are made with local, sustainable produce from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama, but the bistro also offers unique-to-the-area items like the grilled Branzino. This stuffed Mediterranean sea bass is sure to please, and according to Chef Dickensauge, the only other place that serves it regionally is at the famous Domenica restaurant in New Orleans.

The centerpiece of C&C Italian Bistro is a brick Marra Forni wood fired pizza oven, which is one of only a few in the South. Running at about 950 degrees, it bakes madefrom-scratch artisan pizzas in a little over a minute. I tried the Chicken Fontina pizza — a Neapolitan-style thin crust with a light, smoked tomato sauce, topped with Spring Mountain chicken, Fontina and Gruyère cheese, a tomato raisin chutney and spicy arugula. It was perfectly fired in the large red oven and made me anxious to come back and try all the other varieties. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Mondays are Family Italian Nights where you are encouraged to bring the kids to enjoy build-your-own pizzas and more Americanized Italian fare. Also, be sure to ask your server or look on the chalkboard for daily specials, and don’t forgot to save room for specialty desserts such as tiramisu, ricotta cheesecake and the Taste of Gelato that features three different homemade varieties.

IF YOU GO C&C Italian Bistro 111 Main St., Bay St. Louis (228) 209-7440 ccitalianbistro.com facebook.com/CCItalianBistro

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