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Diamondhead sign ordinance regulates political signs Since the political election season has started, we are starting to see political campaign signs in the City of Diamondhead. I wanted to remind our community of the City sign ordinance as it relates to political signs. Section 10.7 Exempt Signs. It states “a. Any
political sign or poster not exceeding three (3) square feet erected on property by the owner thereof or with the property owner’s consent pertaining to a candidacy or issue to be voted upon at any election or referendum, provided such sign or poster shall not be erected more than sixty
(60) days prior to such election or referendum and shall be removed within seven (7) days after the referendum, or last such election in which the candidate is eligible. All signs must have the name and contact information for the individual placing the sign.”
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Section 10.8 Prohibited Signs and Sign Display Conditions. The following signs and sign display conditions are prohibited: c. Signs located on city, county, state or other governmental property, including public lands, rights-of-way, easements, or similar conditions ex-
cept those specifically exempted in Section 10.7g. The intent of this message is to provide information regarding what is acceptable and prohibited for political signs. The City encourages all persons to follow the above regulations. However, signs that are placed in prohibited
areas will be picked up by the City. If you have any questions, you may come by or call City Hall to make inquiries. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Michael Reso City Manager
Airport project finished
Join us at the Diamondhead Memorial Day Event on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at 11:00 AM under the Oaks at the Diamondhead Country Club Circle honoring those heroes who have preserved the freedom we enjoy today. The guest speaker will be Dave Flowers. A concert will begin at 10:45 AM and the Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 AM. Diamondhead has a rich military heritage with veterans from World War II to the current conflicts. The sponsors of the service are VFW Post 2880, the Diamondhead Country Club and Property Owners Association, Inc. and the City of Diamondhead. Following the service a buffet lunch will be available in the Club House. This event is open to the public. Call Pat Laird, 228-255-5017, for more information.
The deadline for the June issue of the Diamondhead News is May 13.
Have you noticed anything different about the Diamondhead Runway when you pass it going Eastbound on I-10? Thanks to our member’s dues, the Asphalt Contractor, our great maintenance crew headed by Steven Smith, and member volunteers our Airport is now the finest one on the Gulf Coast. This project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. This shows what our community can accomplish when we work together. Congratulations and thanks to our Diamondhead Residents. Your Airport is now in first class condition.
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BUSINESS FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK I want to thank all of the candidates who have chosen to run for the POA Board of Directors. We need good people to contribute to our community. The POA will be providing information on each candidate, as well as forums so that you can hear each one describe his or her qualifications. One of the many other hats that I wear is that of Junior Vice Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2880 in Diamondhead. I am responsible for our Memo-
rial Day celebration. This year it is on Saturday, May 26, at 11:00. We have a very good guest speaker in David Flowers. I anticipate that he will give a very inspirational talk. I invite all of the citizens of Diamondhead to come out and to participate in the festivities. This will be a short letter simply because I do not want to detract from any of the highly qualified people who are eager to serve on the Board of Directors for the Diamondhead Property Owners Association. Pat Laird
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIAMONDHEAD COUNTRY CLUB AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FEBRUARY 19, 2018 A Regular Meeting of the Board was held at NVision Solutions, Inc, Diamondhead, Mississippi. President P. Laird chaired the meeting and called it to order at 5:45pm. Present were: President Laird, Vice President Finley, Treasurer Allen, Secretary Sislow, Director Ertel, Director Harvey, Director Montjoy, Director Nolan, Director Silcio and Ex-Officio Fletcher (arrived at 5:55pm). Absent was: Director Tullier. Also present was D. McInnis, POA Controller and Attorney Tubertini (arrived at 6pm). Minutes – The minutes from the meeting of January 22, 2018 were approved. Opening Remarks –President Laird had no opening remarks. Financial Report –No report was provided. Old Business: Tennis Budget – A motion to clarify that the approved funds to complete 2017 tennis upgrade will be by adding $10,000 of budgeted contingency in the 2018 capital budget to the total allocated in 2017 and 2018, reducing the contingency fund by $10, 000 (Exhibit” A.1”) was made by Director Montjoy and seconded by Director Harvey. The motion passed unanimously. Airport Resurfacing – A motion to clarify that the approved funds to complete the airport resurfacing will be by adding $10,000 of budgeted contingency to the total budgeted in 2018, reducing the contingency fund by $10, 000 (Exhibit” A.2”) was made by Director Harvey and seconded by Director Ertel. The motion passed unanimously. Bylaws Revisions: Status – Attorney Tubertini is ready for Board input and will provide a draft to President Laird, and Directors Harvey and Nolan. 401(k) Plan Administrator – A motion to appoint an additional 401(k) Plan Administrator, which shall be the person employed as POA Controller (Darrion McInnis currently holds the position), due to the departure of B. Woodward was made by President Laird and seconded by Vice President Finley. The motion passed. New Business:
Recreation Budget – A motion to approve bid to resurface Country Club pool deck from ASP of Gulfport not to exceed $46,225 as budgeted in the Capital Budget was made by Director Silcio and seconded by Director Harvey. Yea: Laird, Sislow, Ertel, Harvey, Nolan, Silcio; Nay: none; Abstain: Allen, Fletcher. The motion passed. A motion to approve the purchase of play structure from AAA State of Play not to exceed $10,000 as budgeted in the Capital Budget was made by Director Silcio and seconded by Director Harvey. Yea: Laird, Sislow, Ertel, Harvey, Nolan, Silcio, Fletcher; Nay: none; Abstain: Allen. The motion passed. A motion to approve sand filter and media replacement bid from ASP of Gulfport not to exceed $2300 as budgeted was made by Director and seconded by Director Harvey. Yea: Laird, Sislow, Ertel, Harvey, Nolan, Silcio, Fletcher; Nay: none; Abstain: Allen. The motion passed. Swim Club- A motion to charge the Diamondhead (MS) Volcanoes Swim Team $1000 for swimming pool rental and requiring commercial general liability insurance naming the POA as additional insured, was made by President Laird and seconded by Director Harvey. Yea: Laird, Finley, Sislow, Ertel, Harvey, Fletcher; Nay: none; Abstain: Allen, Nolan, Silcio. The motion passed. Executive Session – A motion to adjourn to Executive Session to address pending and threatened litigation, operation of the Board, sensitive administrative matters and sensitive Human Resource matters was made by President Laird and seconded by Director Montjoy. The motion passed unanimously. The Board entered Executive Session at 6:27PM and returned to regular session at 7:50PM. Next meeting – The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be an open Board Meeting to be held March 16, 2018 at 6:00PM at the Diamondhead Country Club Emerald Ballroom. Adjournment – A motion to adjourn the meeting was
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CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 2 made by President Laird and seconded by Secretary Sislow. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:52PM. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sislow POA Secretary Approved 3/16/18
In lieu of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Diamondhead Country Club and Property Owners Association, Inc., the members of the Board of Directors unanimously consented to the following action:
ELECTION CHAIRPERSON Motion to Consent to the Appointment of Paul Montjoy I, Craig Harvey, move that, pursuant to Section 4.1 of
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the Bylaws and in recognition of the current Secretary of the Corporation having announced her intention to appear on the ballot for the upcoming election of Officers and Directors, the Board of Directors consent to the appointment of Paul Montjoy, having informed the Board of Directors that his name will not appear on the ballot, as Election Chairperson. The written consents of the members pursuant to Mississippi Code § 79-11-257 and Mississippi Code § 79-11-127 are made a part of this Consent to Action and incorporated herein by reference. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sislow, POA Board Secretary March 30, 2018
PUBLIC SERVICES KEEP DIAMONDHEAD BEAUTIFUL Keep America Beautiful Affiliate With the guidance of numerous dedicated volunteers, Keep Diamondhead Beautiful continues to accomplish projects that focus on preventing litter, promoting recycling, planting trees, and community beautification. Notable previous accomplishments have provided a solid foundation for future endeavors: Received Presidents Circle award from Keep American Beautiful recognizing exemplary performance in creating clean, green and beautiful communities. Landscaped entrance to Diamondhead on Kapalama Planted 15 live oak trees on Airport Blvd and 28 on Diamondhead Drive East, and received a grant from Keep America Beautiful and Lowe’s to provide for planting of 65 more live oak trees on Diamondhead Drive. Cleared corner at back community entrance and installed landscape improvements and welcome sign. Assisted Girl Scouts in planting azaleas at Maluhia Community Garden. Assisted Boy Scouts in planting trees at City Hall Exercise and Fitness Trail. Initiated landscape and appearance improvements at I-10 interchange. Purchased and installed holiday decorations at community entrances.
Objectives for 2018 include the following priorities: Install larger flag and pole at main community entrance and move existing flag and pole to back community entrance. Place donated fountain at prominent location. Remove dead and dying shrubs along Gex Drive. Develop beautification projects for Plaza parking and business areas. Host two-day workshop in late May or early June in conjunction with Mississippi Urban Forest Council and Flower Growers of Mississippi. All projects are made possible through the generosity and commitment of caring individuals, local business partners, the POA, and the City of Diamondhead. Anyone interested in participating or making a donation should contact Karen Rice at 228-216-9990. For more information follow us on Facebook.
EAST HANCOCK LIBRARY Mary Gobert Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful cool weather, particularly since we are rounding the bend into summer in south Mississippi! You will need to find a nice shade tree for outdoor reading soon enough!! We’ve had a fantastic start to a new endeavor at East Hancock Library. Last month 11 people gathered for the first official meeting of the LSD (Literary Society of Diamondhead) Book Club! Our first book was The Wife Between Us. It sparked some spirited discussion that was enjoyed by all. This month we are reading The Pecan Man by Cassie Selleck. Each month suggestions are made by group members and the next book is chosen. If at any time you’d like to join us, we meet at 10:30 on the second Wednesday of the month. Call the library at 255-4800 for more information. MAKE AND CREATE sessions are held each month on the first Thursday from 10 to noon at East Hancock Library. Come join other crafters and artists on Thursday, May 3rd! If you can’t make it this month, June 7th is not far away! All are encouraged to use the friendly atmosphere at your local library to share ideas and skills. COMPUTER CLASSES AT EAST HANCOCK LIBRARY
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IN MAY! Register for one or both classes by calling 2554800 or stopping by the library. On Thursday, May 24th from 10:30-noon we will offer “Computer Basics”. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours during this easy to follow class. Register by Tuesday, May 22nd. On Friday, May 25th from 9:30 to 11:30, you can build on what you learned by attending “More Computer Basics”. This class is also good for those who wish to improve their skills, even if they did not attend the first class. Register by Wednesday May 23rd. Join us at the Bay library as history comes alive for a super special AUTHORS AND CHARACTERS PROGRAM for May. The recently released biography of Fannye Cook, Mississippi’s trailblazing female conservationist and scientist, will be discussed by contributor and editor Libby Hartfield, co-host of MPB’s “Creature Comforts” and retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. In addition, Cathy Shropshire, PhD, will present the theatrical incarnation of Fannye herself, having performed as Miss Cook in venues throughout Mississippi. Join the fun on Tuesday May 8th at 11:45.We offer an optional catered and always delicious) lunch before the presentation. Call the library at 467-5282 if you want to make a reservation for lunch! The cost is $10. See you at the library!
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5301 Diamondhead Circle 228-255-5556, dhcommunitychurch.org Worship Services: Services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Holy Communion is served on the first Sunday of every month. The church has a diverse Music Ministry program. The Chancel Choir is enjoyed during the 10 a.m. service from September through May. Also participating in worship throughout the year are a Handbell Choir, a Praise Band, and the Living Springs Singers. DCC houses two libraries. Diamondhead residents are invited to visit and check out books from the Adult and Children’s Libraries on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon when our church librarian is available to assist you. Enter the church at the back portico entrance. Our Wednesday Night Youth Program runs weekly from 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. The program is for Youth in Grades K thru 12. Youth are divided into groups according to school grades. Meals are provided at no cost. This program will begin its Summer Break on May 23. Two Adult Christian Education classes are offered each Sunday from 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. In addition, during the 10 a.m. service, children in grades K-5th meet for Children’s Church. Nursery care is available from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. each Sunday for infants through Kindergarten.
diamondhead-umc.org 5305 Noma Dr., 228-255-6888 Services on Sundays are at 9 a.m. for our traditional service, the Heritage, and at 11 a.m. for our modern service called the Harbor. Sunday School is for all ages at 10 on Sundays. During the 9 and 11 services, our children are welcome to come to worship with their parents or you may leave them in the nursery. Sunday at 5 p.m. Children’s and Youth Ministry (dinner provided). Call for Bible study info.
9062 Kiln-Delisle Road Pass Christian, MS 39571 228-255-1294 mostholytrinity@bellsouth.net Mass Times: weekdays at 8 a.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., and Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 am, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
GRACE CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 9208 Edwin Ladner Rd. Pass Christian, 228-255-3255 Pastor Stan Proctor gracechapelms@cableone.net Sunday morning: Bible study groups, 9:30; Worship, 10:30 - Sunday evening: Adult Bible study, 5. Call Grace Chapel for additional services and times.
JACOB’S WELL BAPTIST CHURCH 29554 Vic Faye Road, Pass Christian, Ms. 39571 228-255-2555, jacobswellms@aol.com Worship times on Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Worship
5303 Diamondhead Circle 228.255.9213, stthomasdiamondhead.org. You are invited to worship with us at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays. Our Wednesday services will be held at 5:30 p.m. with potluck and program to follow. All are welcome to attend and participate. We have a bell choir, adult choir, and a Bible Study that meets at 3 p.m. on Mondays, from September through May.
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 5370 Kiln-Delisle Road, Kiln; 228-255-1800 annunciationkiln.com, annunciationkiln@att.net Masses: Saturday Vigil – 4 p.m.; Sunday – 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Mass – Monday – Friday 8 a.m. (Chapel)
products and says whether they are safe around pets and children. To avoid ticks, cut back all brush. If your neighbors yard is overgrown or you live next to a wooded area, create a gravel or wood-chip border three feet wide. This makes it hard for ticks to travel. In the past month we sponsored four cats and three dogs for spay/neuter. We also tested three cats for feline leukemia and FIV before their adoptions. Reminder: We have a membership meeting for the Election of Officers and to Revise the ByLaws. All members are encouraged to attend. Monday, June 4th at 6pm. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Diamondhead. As always, we would like to hear from you with ideas or suggestions. Our phone number is 228-861-2287, our email address is spcaofdiamondhead@gmail.com, or you can find us on Facebook by searching for SPCA of Diamondhead.
S.P.C.A. OF DIAMONDHEAD, INC. P.O. Box 6481 Diamondhead, MS 39525 Even though Mississippi is still labeled as mild to moderate in flea infestation, now is the time to practice smart lawn care to help keep your yard pet friendly and pest free. It helps if lawns are cut close and shrubs are trimmed – that keeps the lawn drier so its harder for fleas and ticks to survive. Chemical sprays should be avoided – they can kill fleas and ticks but can also harm your pets and the people who hug them. If you do have to treat a lawn, only treat areas where you’ve seen fleas. Put on white socks pulled up to your knees, slowly walk around in the areas where your pets like to wander. If fleas are there they will jump on your socks and you’ll see them. If there are a lot of pests in your yard and you decide you must spray look for safety advice from the Natural Resources Defense Council’s GreenPawn Product Guide. They have checked the ingredients of over 100
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Fluffy, a Russian Blue, up for adoption. She has been spayed and is current on her shots. She is very loving and prefers being patted and loved — even before eating.
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COAST CHORALE PRESENTS ITS SPRING CONCERT “LET FREEDOM RING”! The concert will be presented at 2 p.m. May 12 at Christ Episcopal Church 912 South Beach Blvd.; Bay St. Louis, MS. Our spring concert features Americana, Popular Folk Songs from Great Britain, American Gospel and Sacred, Pop! Goes Broadway, A Tribute to the Armed Services and a Patriotic Salute to our Home and Country. You will not want to miss the fun and excitement of this musical extravaganza. For more information call, 228-324-8213 or email allenhenson07@ gmail.com.
SOCIAL EVENT FOR ALL DIAMONDHEAD MARINES The Diamondhead Marine Corps League (MCL) Detachment is inviting all Marines and Navy Corpsmen and Chaplains who have served with the Marines to an open social event at the home of
DIAMONDHEAD NEWS one of its members. The bond among Marines created in Parris Island, San Diego and Quantico is an intangible but very real relationship that remains throughout a Marine’s life and we of the MCL Diamondhead Detachment would like to invite all Marines (active duty, formerly active duty, reserve and retired) and Navy Corpsmen and Chaplains who served with Marines to attend a social get-together to rekindle that relationship. It will be held on May 8 and will begin at 6:30 PM. Drinks, light snacks and the company of fellow Marines will be in abundance. Dress is casual. If it has been a while since you have gathered with other Marines, please join us and please do bring your spouse or “significant other.” If you are interested, please call Larry Sullivan (714-822-0220) to provide your name and the name of your spouse (if attending).
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CLUB NEWS DIAMONDHEAD WOMEN’S CLUB The April meeting of the Diamondhead Women’s Club was a planning meeting for our “Glitzy Girlz” fundraiser, April 17th. Ticket sales, along with some wonderful auction items, point to a successful fundraising event! There will be pictures and more details in the upcoming issue of the Diamondhead News! Our last meeting, (we do not meet in June, July, or August), will be on Wednesday, May 2nd at 11:00 at the Country Club. Blake Kaplan, Executive Editor for the Sun Herald newspaper, will be the speaker. The subject of how journalists come up with stories and editorials should be an interesting topic. We are looking forward to another “Dip and Sip” fundraising time in the month of June, with Sylvia Corban as our instructor! It should be lots of fun! Dates and times will be announced in the May issue of this publication. Please come join us at the May meeting for an informative program, lunch, and fellowship with caring and generous community minded women.
Marilyn Bliler’s interpretation of “Shrimp Boil on the Beach” featuring Birds of Paradise. This design won the Table Artistry Award.
Linda Naron with her Award of Horticultural Excellence. She is standing behind the exquisite “Nun’s Orchid”
Karen Rice standing in front of her Blue Ribbon winning design and a table setting for one. She is holding her Sweepstakes Award for winning the most Blue Ribbons in Horticulture.
DIAMONDHEAD GARDEN CLUB The Diamondhead Garden Club had custom ordered weather for the Coast Pilgrimage Home Tour and Flower Show. The houses were lovely and interesting to tour and the Flower Show exhibits were outstanding. If you missed this year, plan to come next year to one or both. Our flower show winners were: Arboreal Awards to Joyce Barnes and Mary Street; Awards of Merit to Diane Miller, Penny Crawford, Joyce Hunt, and Linda Naron; Horticulture Excellence to Linda Naron and Karen Rice; Grower’s Choice to Nydia Benard and Teresa Lake; and Horticulture Sweepstakes to Karen Rice for having the most 1st place awards in Horticulture. Floral Design Awards went to: “Fresh Veggies are the Best” to Karen Rice; “The kids are at Grammas” to Diane Domangue; “The Garden Club Tea” to Diane Domangue; “Shrimp boil on the beach” to Marilyn Bliler who won the “Best in Show” for design. On Wednesday May 16, the Garden Club speaker will be Christian Stephenson, Hancock County Extension Agent, who will speak on “Garden Critters”. Some critters are of benefit and others we don’t want to hang around even one day. Christian will share with us ways to deal with both. Since this is our final meeting of the 2017-18 garden year, this is our End of the Year luncheon which will convene at 10 am at the Diamondhead Country Club. In September our meeting will be on Wednesday Sept. 19; come join us to explore our gardening habitats and interesting ideas to use as you garden in 2018-19. Contact President Charlotte Crowe for further information about the Diamondhead Garden club at 229-2550870.
DIAMONDHEAD GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW The Diamondhead Garden Club held their annual flower show on April 4th and 5th in Conjunction with the Spring Pilgrimage. There were over a hundred horticultural specimens and 16 floral designs. This year’s theme wad “Gracious Gardening on the Coast” following the state president’s theme of “Gracious Gardening” Fourteen of the floral designs featured were intended for the home table setting and in a way that you could sit and eat from them. The remaining four designs were strictly for exhibition and used table setting items but in a way that you could not eat from them. Garden club member Marilyn Bliler won the Table Artistry Award for her design interpretation of “Shrimp Boil on the Beach” Also winning Blue Ribbons for designs were Dianne Domangue, and Karen Rice. Linda Naron won the Horticultural Excellence Award for her exotic and beautiful “Nuns Orchid” while Karen Rice won the Sweepstakes Award for the most Blue Ribbons won in the Horticulture Division with 19. Talk about a “Green Thumb”
Diamondhead Country Club. The dues are $20 a year, and $15 per each luncheon. So, if you are interested in having fun join the Newcomers Club! For any club information or to register for a luncheon, please call Roxanne Worak 504-220-7641 or check out the clubs Facebook page, www.facebook.com/diamondhead newcomersclub. Current and New members please send checks for the yearly dues and lunch reservation funds to Diamondhead Newcomers, P. O. Box 6436, Diamondhead, MS 39525
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DIAMONDHEAD NEWCOMERS The Newcomers Club last get together for the 20172018 season will be held on May 11th at the Diamondhead Country Club for noon. The group will be ushering in the summer with a lively Beach Party themed luncheon. So, put on your summer dress or coolest beach outfit, and get ready have a surfing good time! The groups themed luncheons are held September through May on the second Friday of every month at the
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DIAMONDHEAD WINE CLUB By Lou Ertel & Marshall Kyger The Diamondhead Wine Club is dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of wine. At each monthly tasting, we sample at least 6 different wines and learn a little about their history and origins. The Club is open to any who are interested in enjoying and learning about wine. Join us at our upcoming tastings: THURSDAY, MAY 31ST – 7:00 P.M. at the Club – SPARKLING WINES Join us for our annual exploration of sparkling wines! You can count of samples from France
(Champagne), Italy (Prosecco), California (Sparkling Wine) and maybe Spain and Australia. There’s a lot to choose from. This is always one of our most popular tastings. Cost is $40 for DWC members and $50 for nonmembers. Please make reservations by mailing your check payable to DWC to P. O. Box 6523, Diamondhead, MS 39525 or by emailing Lou at louertel@aol.com or Marshall at mekygs@cableone.net. NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE! This is the 5th Thursday of May. THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST – 7:00 at the Club – SOUTH OF NAPA Areas of California South
of Napa and Sonoma produce a lot of great wine. Think Lodi, the Livermore Valley, the Santa Lucia Highlands and the rest of Monterey County, Paso Robles, the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara and Temecula. You get the idea. You can expect a couple of luscious whites and certainly some big reds, and, well, let’s see what we come up with! Join us for our final tasting of the season before our summer hiatus. Cost is $35 for DWC members and $45 for nonmembers. Please make reservations by mailing your check payable to DWC to P. O. Box 6523, Diamondhead, MS 39525 or by emailing Lou at louertel@aol.com or Marshall at mekygs@cableone.net.
WEDNESDAY LADIES BRIDGE The Ladies Bridge Group meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Country Club. Our latest winners were: Feb. 14: 1st Terre Settle, 2nd Lisbeth Mast; Feb.21: 1st Carole Hare, 2nd Terre Settle; Feb. 28: 1st Jane Pace, 2nd Lisbeth Mast;
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LADIES BRIDGE PARTY CLUB MAY PARTY By Gay L. Young The date for our May party is Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Country Club. Arrival time is 9:15 and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30. The Chairman of
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Recent Ladies Bridge Party winners: Terre Settle, Cecilia Stout and Conchetta Donnelly.
Clubs CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 9 this party is Nancy Brashier and Elaine Smith is the Co-Chairman. Becky Ross is a committee member. Please make your reservations by May 17 if you did not do so at the April party. Please cancel if you are unable to attend. You may call Nancy at 255-3108 or Elaine at 254-5033 to reserve or cancel your reservation. The winners at the March party were Terre Settle First Place, Cecilia Stout Second Place, and Conchetta Donnelly Third Place. Our special prize went to Terry Sullivan. Diamondhead residents interested in becoming members should contact Terre Settle at 255-9892 or Gay Young at 255-1528.
FRIDAY MORNING LINE DANCERS Lessons and dancing are held from 10:00 - 11:00 am on Fridays at the Diamondhead Community Center. Everybody is welcome. Bring suggestions for new dances you want to learn or favorites you already know. Great exercise, great fun and FREE. For details or cancellations see our website: https://sites.google.com/site/getmoving12345678/
DIAMONDHEAD DUPLICATE BRIDGE NEWS The Diamondhead Duplicate Bridge Club meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Diamondhead United Methodist Church. All bridge players are welcome. If you have a question or need a partner, don’t hesitate to call Janelle Kunellis 228 234 1343. The club’s website is www.bridgeclub.ms. Our winners in March were: Monday, March 5 -- 1st Mike Kayes & Sharyn Mann Monday, March 12 -- 1st N-S Lesly White & Joan Schenck1st E-W Don Hopes & Janelle Kunellis
Monday, March 19 -- 1st N-S Joan Schenck & Daryl Fisher 1st E-W Nancy & Michael Arthur Monday, March 26 -- 1st Lesly White & Joan Schenck Wednesday, March 7 -- 1st N-S Pat & Jonny Roberts 1st E-W Jeanie Bluett & Janet Parker Wednesday, March 14 -- 1st N-S Marie Picou & Janelle Kunellis 1st E-W Connie Caffery & Susan Sommer Wednesday, March 21 -- 1st N-S Marie Picou & Janelle Kunellis 1st E-W Lynn Grimes & Betty Morgan Wednesday, March 28 -- 1st Cynthia Allen & Don Hopes Friday, March 2 -- 1st N-S Joan Schenck & Daryl Fisher 1st E-W Lesly White & ChiChi Tucker Friday, March 9 -- 1st N-S Daryl Fisher & Jim Bottom1st E-W Georgiana Stevens & Rose Mary Schembre Friday, March 16 -- 1st Janet Parker & Art Phillips Friday, March 23 -- 1st N-S Shirley Hopes & ChiChi Tucker 1st E-W Jim Bottom & Daryl Fisher Friday, March 30 -- 1st N-S Daryl Fisher & Joan Schenck 1st E-W ChiChi Tucker & Lesly White Please contact Janelle Kunellis at 228 234 1343 for information additional information on bridge lessons and other club activities.
VFW POST 2880 By Donald E. Ball, Adjutant Diamondhead VFW Post 2880 held it's monthly meeting on 4 April 2018. Prior to conducting our regular business, we were privileged to have US Congressman Steve Palazzo as our guest speaker. He presented Vietnam War 50th commemoration books, and a Vietnam Veteran Proclamation signed by President Trump to 28 Vietnam Veterans. Congressman Palazzo delivered an outstanding speech to the Post while recognizing each Vietnam Veteran by name. It was probably the largest crowd we have had at a Post meeting. After the ceremony Post Commander Jerry Peppenger called our Post business meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag and opening prayer by Adjutant Ball. District 1 Senior Vice Commander Patrick McCarthy addressed the Post on the upcoming District meeting on 5 May and encouraged members to attend that meeting. We appreciated his visit and are grateful for his leadership and continued support. In fact he stated that he was impressed at the way Post 2880 conducts business and supports veterans programs. Quartermaster Doug Maxwell read a letter from the VFW National Home for Children. A motion was made to donated $300.00 to the home and approved by a vote of members. Senior Vice Commander Don Crosby reported on the memorial ceremony performed by our Post for deceased Post member Vincent Thompson. He also reported on his and Adjutant Don Ball's recent meeting with the State Commander and State Adjutant. State Commander Norman Copeland congratulated Post 2880 for it's outstanding service to veterans, and especially our support to homeless veterans.
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Reed Walker reported on our upcoming poppy drive for Memorial Day in May. We still need 12 more volunteers to man poppy stations. The election of new VFW Post 2880 officers was conducted at the meeting. By acclamation all current officers were re-appointed with the exception of the Quartermaster position. Leonard R Servield was elected as the new Quartermaster by a majority vote of members. Post officers are: Commander, Jerry Peppenger; Senior Vice Commander, Donald Crosby; Junior Vice Commander Donald Laird; Chaplain, Robert Garrett; Quartermaster, Leonard Servield; 1st Trustee, Bob Meith; 2nd Trustee, Walter Piper; 3rd Trustee, Charles Ingraham. New member Bob Emry was sworn in by Commander Peppenger. After many years of faithful and outstanding service as Post Quartermaster, Doug Maxwell is stepping down. His expertise and dedication will be missed. The meeting adjourned with a closing prayer and salute to the flag of our great nation.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) POST 2880 DIAMONDHEAD Jerry L Peppenger, Commander, VFW Post 2880 Are you a military veteran? Did you serve in a combat zone like Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, or some other hostile area? If the answer is yes then we would like you to consider joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). As the nation’s oldest major veterans’ organiza-
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Clubs CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 12 tion, the VFW has an impeccable and longstanding record of service and stewardship. More than 4 million patriotic Americans, both members and nonmembers, entrust the VFW with financial contributions and dedicate millions of volunteer hour to serve their communities. The good will of the Veterans of Foreign Wars reaches far beyond the realm of veterans helping veterans. In fact, direct involvement with America’s youth and communities has always been — and always will be — a VFW priority. Here in Diamondhead, Mississippi, VFW Post 2880 is an All-State recognized Post that continually supports multiple programs to aid veterans and their community. We work with local community entities to gather much needed clothing and household goods to support homeless veterans. With the assistance of Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System VFW Post 2880 has been able to donate these collected items to a distribution site in
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direct support to the homeless veterans. Over the course of the calendar year we honor Veterans and their families. VFW Post 2880 has a long standing tradition of sponsoring a Memorial Service and remembrance ceremony on Memorial Day Weekend. We host an annual Golf tournament to gather much needed operating funds to sustain the Post. We hold an annual Veterans Days parade with the support of the community and the local High School Junior ROTC unit. The Post also holds an annual Christmas Party to recognize participants in VFW sponsored educational programs like the Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen, Scout of the Year, and Teacher of the Year. We also provide direct assistance to the annual Toys for Tots program. The VFW’s Buddy Poppy program raises over $13 million annually for needy veterans. Post 2880 Diamondhead is a leader in the local area for the distribution of the Buddy Poppy. We can be seen frequently over holiday weekends volunteering to hand them out free in the
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Candidates in POA election PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
JOHN G. FLETCHER
CRAIG HARVEY
KAREN RICE
Past DPOA President, Treasurer, and Ex-Officio. My plan B for Diamondhead Corporation in 2020 is a Business plan Similar to other Corporations where sub units are spun off. Then we would have a separate Country Club, Yacht Club, Recreation Club, Tennis Club, and Airport Club. John Fletcher Each unit would then be supported by their members’ dues and usage would be limited to members only. Those that don’t wish to participate can opt out. Also I want open, streamed board meetings with member voting required for major projects. I will represent the members not the Board of Directors. Please vote for me.
Craig Harvey a USMC veteran, holds a degree in Business and a degree Environmental Science. Craig was named the 2006 SBA Mississippi Small Business Person of the Year. In 2014 Craig was elected a Director on the POA Board. He has had perfect attendance at board meetings and served on nearly every committee. Craig Harvey His business acumen has been a consistent driver in improving POA business procedures and the POA “bottom line” leading to reduced dues without compromising the quality and availability of the amenities. He has been an adamant supporter of youth recreation as well as mainstream amenities.
Please elect me as your POA board secretary. I will ensure that you, the members, are represented fairly and have access to the information we are all entitled to share. There is much work to be done as 2020 approaches. It is vital that everyone has a voice in planning the fate of our amenities. After my 20-year Karen Rice teaching career my husband and I moved to Diamondhead. I enjoy serving in leadership roles in organizations including: Diamondhead Community Church, The Krewe of Diamondhead, PEO Ch. Q, and Keep Diamondhead Beautiful. I am excited to part of a team that will successfully plan for the years ahead!
ROBERT MARTHOUSE
CARL NECAISE
NANCY SISLOW
Diamondhead is approaching a critical turning point in 2020. I want to lead a new team of united members, from all walks of life in our community, working together for everyone’s benefit. The amenities belong to us all. Input is critical from our long-time residents and our growing Robert Marthouse number of families with children. I commit to opening our board meetings and sharing information in a timely fashion. As a successful business leader, I’ve learned that building consensus leads to success. Along with my wife and children, I feel blessed to live here. I’m looking forward to serving as your president.
I am Carl Necaise and want to serve as your POA Vice President. With the possible expiration of the covenants, the board and the members must work together in an honest manner to preserve our amenities. Together, we can find a solution. Being a former city councilman in Terry, MS., I understand the importance Carl Necaise of open meetings and communicating with my constituents. Currently, I serve as the President of the Diamondhead Lions Club and chairman of the annual dog show. I enjoy being a member of Fin and Feather. I ask for your vote and look forward to working with you to build a bright future for our wonderful community.
Nancy Sislow and husband, Tom, have been residents since 2010. Nancy is an RN, with a Master’s Degree and leadership experience as a hospital Chief Nursing Officer. She is the current president of DWGAN and holds membership in PEO – a professional women’s organizaNancy Sislow tion. Her purpose for running is to serve the property owners by participating in Board decisions to support the POA Charter, assuring costeffective management of the amenities in the process. Based on her past record as Secretary in 2012-2014 and 2017-2018, she brings an understanding of the role of the Board , leadership and solid secretarial skills to the Board of Directors.
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TREASURER WILLIAM HATCHETT William Hatchett, President of Hammer, Inc., a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, holds a BS Petroleum Engineering degree from LSU. Hammer currently operates and maintains bulk fuel facilities at various US military installations in four states. As President of a small business I wear many hats and have many responsibilities, including accounting, payroll, HR, regulatory compliance, etc. I even clean the restroom! Having spent ten years here in Diamondhead I have decided to volunteer my services to assist this
wonderful community during this time of transition. I am a fiscal conservative and support our wonderful amenities.
KAREN RAYNER I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management & Accounting and my future goal is to be a CMA.I have been a small business owner several times as well as currently serve in management for a multi national company with 35 plus employees. My goals for the POA office I seek is to create budgets that are realistic and practical. In addition I feel we need
to address the overhead and current spending to create such future budgets that will allow our amenities to be properly maintained as well as serve our residents. Honesty, Integrity and Positive Change.
Karen Rayner
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Gary Becker
Donald Credeur
Stephen Lathem
Eric Nolan
Stewart Nutting
Donald Silcio Jr.
GARY BECKER
LSUNO, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Personal: Married to Brigitte Becker, 3 Children - 3 Grandchildren Hobbies include Fishing and Golf
Spent 45 Years in the Oilfield Managed >$200 MM Budget and >300 People Member of SPE, AADE and API Retired
DONALD CREDEUR
STEPHEN LATHEM
My Goals Open, Live Streamed Meetings and Workshops Perform a Forensic Audit on Each Amenity So We Can Fix What May Be Broken Look at All on Going and Proposed Capital Projects Hire a Professional Firm NOW to Develop a Plan/ Recommendation for All The Amentias For When Our Phase 1 Covenants Expire in June, 2020 My Background
o- Over 19 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard (currently still serving) o- Takes the “common sense” approach to achieve goals o- Dedicated to success, oversight, and transparency o- Open-minded, not judgmental
years. My wife, Janell Nolan, and I have chosen to raise our family here. Our family with our three kids, Alex, Elliott and Ella, are closely tied to the community and do what we can to make it better. I have always been very civic minded and always looking to improve the quality of life in our community. I have worked for the City of Biloxi in the Community Development Department for 24 years and would welcome the opportunity to help make Diamondhead the best it can be.
2006-10, I worked to rebuild our amenities. My voting record will show that I advocated for all of them. My experience as a team builder is vital as we face the possible expiration of the covenants in 2020. I also think Diamondhead needs a dog park and would love to bring this “pet” project to fruition! I am blessed to be the single father of three daughters whom I raised here. I ask for your vote and pledge to represent all of you faithfully.
sports coach, Involved in local charities Accomplishments Increased youth programs and family recreational amenities, Refurbished all pools and facilities, Splash pad, New football/soccer fields, Improved baseball fields, East Rec playground enhancements, North Rec playground, Holiday Village playground (in progress) If re-elected: Work to maintain and improve amenities, Streamline operations, Support open meetings and transparency, Welcome member input, Work with city officials
Objective: I first lived in Diamondhead from 19892001. My children grew up here. We returned in 2015 when I retired. I have no agenda other than to preserve what we have, and work toward the future. The next four years are critical for Diamondhead, and my accounting and planning skills should prove useful. Professional Experience Includes Frank Crum, Inc. / Frank Winston Grum Insurance Internal Auditor / Compliance / Accounting Manager Ad-Vantage Mailing Services - Owner Education/Military Aloysius High School,
ERIC NOLAN I was raised in Diamondhead. I have enjoyed this community for over 42
STEWART NUTTING I am running to serve as a director on the next POA Board because I love our community. As a POA director after Katrina from
DONALD SILCIO JR. 12-year resident, Local business owner, Current director, Recreation committee chairman, Married with 3 children, Youth
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Krewe of Oympus luncheon gathering: Queen Nancy (seated), Hera II Josette Grace, Hera VII & Krewe President Betty Maxwell, Hera X Janie Lamb and Hera III Donna Cifranic. Hera VI Shirley Baker was present but not pictured.
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cause. If you are interested in joining the VFW please contact me at jpeppenger@gmail.com or call me at 228-343-6221
KREWE OF OLYMPUS By Queen Hera II & Vice President Josette Grace An annual tradition, on Friday, April 6, the Queens of Janus hosted current Olympus Queen Hera XI
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At the Republican Women's Club head table: HCRWC 2nd vice pres Barbara Andersen, HCRWC 1st vice Pres Cindy Kenny, HCRWC Pres Judith Redshaw, Hancock County Republican Ex Committee Co chairs Janie Lamb and Mark Carter.
Nancy Winters to a champagne luncheon at the Great Southern Club. The Queens enjoyed delicious fare and friendly conversation in a private dining room. Until next time, Laisses Les Bon Temps Roulez!
HANCOCK COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB The first Tri Republican meeting of the Hancock County Republican Women's Club, Hancock County Republican Exec-
utive Committee and the Hancock County Republican Club was held Thursday April 5, 2018, at the Diamondhead Country Club. Due to upcoming mil-
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Clubs CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 16 itary deployment Mark Carter resigned his position as Co Chair. George Williams was elected to the office of Co Chair. of the Hancock County Republican Ex Committee. Special speaker was Hancock County Court Judge Trent Favre who is
running for election to the position to which he was appointed by Gov Phil Bryant. The next meeting of the Hancock County Republican Women's Club will be Thursday May 3, 11:00 buffet lunch with meeting starting promptly at noon. Emerald ballroom at the Diamondhead Country Club.
Speaker will be Congressman Steven Palazzo. The public is invited to attend the dutch luncheon and meeting.
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SPORTS DIAMONDHEAD GOLF By Chris Altese, PGA Director of Golf The golf courses are looking great despite the cool and wet weather to kick off this year! Now is a perfect time to get out and play some golf on our two championship golf courses. Why play golf or live anywhere else? Diamondhead has it all. Our premier golf event, The Malahini…Diamondhead Member Guest, will be held May 18-20. You may still have time to get your team registered. Call the Golf Shop at 228.255.3910. The Emerald Coast Golf Tour just played our golf course in late April in conjunction with the Silver Slipper Pro-Am Golf Classic. The ECGT is a developmental professional golf tour based out of the Destin area. PGA Tour players Bubba Watson, Boo Weekley, Heath Slocum, Joe Durant, and many others competed on this tour before moving on to the big stage. Many have been asking and we now have our Summer Junior Golf Clinics scheduled. Two separate clinics will take place with the first running from June 4 – 7 and the second from July 16 – 19. Limited to the first 30 paid entries in each session. Open to all juniors age 5 to 15. $120 per junior with a $20 early bird discount if paid in full 3 days prior to start date. Check with the Golf Shop for more information or to sign up. Upcoming Events… May 5 Jackson State Alumni Event May 5 Hancock Hawks Football Booster Event May 6 US Kids Golf Gulf Coast Tour Event May 19-21 The Malahini…Diamondhead’s Member Guest May 26-27 US Kids Golf Gulf Coast State Invitational June 1-3 DCC’s Hawaiian Couples Invitational June 4-7 Aerate Greens (Pine) June 4-7 Junior Golf Clinic – 1st Session June 12 Mississippi State Amateur Championship Qualifier June 16 DMGA Play Day June 18-21 Aerate Greens (Cardinal) June 23-24 Big Kahuna July 7 Drive, Chip, & Putt *FREE event for Boys and Girls age 7-15; register for Diamondhead’s local qualifier online at www.drivechipandputt.com Please be sure to fix two ball marks and fill two divots every hole...any two will do! It’s your golf course so let’s take care of it! We look forward to seeing you “PLAY MORE GOLF.” Let’s all get out and enjoy our beautiful golf courses and practice facilities. As always, let us know how we can help.
DMGA By Ernie Knobloch As of mid-April the top ten money winners are Tony
Palmature ($62), Tom O’Connell ($59), Dennis Laumann ($49), Mike Cavataio ($47), Gene Demedicis ($46) Ron Rech ($45), Bernie Breen ($44), Marty Herndon ($44), Bob Gegoire ($42) and Charles Cangelosi ($40). Tony Palmature thanks all of the good golfers he’s been playing with lately. The ABCD 2 BB format was played three times since the last article. The best scoring in this format was an outstanding -29 score posted by Tom O’Connell, Tony Palature, Fred Richoux and Bill Roofner. Wow! Team scores of -25 were recorded by Don Crosby, Bob Roth, Tyrone Sartin, Dutch VanDervort and Gene Demedicis, Marty Herndon, Robert S. Smith and Dick Brown. PEERS POINTS was played once where a plus score is better than a minus score. No team recorded a plus score. The best scores of -6 were shot by Dick Armstrong, Charles Cangelosi, Ron Rech, Bob Terry, Chich Baerson, Tony Palmature and Tyrone Sartin. There was a ghost somewhere in this scoring. The actual team scores ranged from a – 6 to a -25. An interesting point is that a team composed of some of our better players recorded the -25 team score. The best individual scores were Ron Rech (+7), Tony Palmature(+4), and Bob Gregoire(+4). In the ABCD POINTS the team of Gene Demedicis, Roger Marquez, Marty Herndon and Tony Palmature recorded a +15, followed by Don Perkins, Bernie Breen, Bill Roofner and Tryone Sartin with +11. Bernie Breen recorded a +17 by himself. He was tested for Performance Enhancing Drugs after play but nothing illegal was found. The +17 score is the highest I can ever remember with the DMGA. In the Closest to the Flag competition, no player won twice since the last article. However, Gene Sullivan did make a Hole-in-One on # 4 of the Cardinal. I was told he was a bit skeptical at first because he didn’t see the ball go in the hole. Nice shot Gene! Some of the new rules for 2019 from the R&A and the USGA include: 1) Players will drop their ball, when required, from knee height 2) The penalty stroke for accidently striking the ball more than once in the course of a stoke has been removed. You will simply count the one stroke they made to strike the ball 3) A new LOCAL RULE will be available permitting committees to allow golfers the option to drop their ball in the vicinity of where the ball is lost or out of bounds, under the twostroke penalty. The LOCAL RULE is not intended for higher levels of play, such as professional or elite level competition.
DWGAN GOLFING NEWS FROM MARCH 2018 By Shirley Halterman The merry month of March is upon us and fortunately has brought better weather. We did much better weatherwise after the first Tuesday which ended up being cold and rainy causing our Trophy Day to be cancelled. Additionally early this month, we suffered the loss of
one of our long time members and Rules Chairman, JoAnne Carlson. Her passing came suddenly, and she will be sorely missed by many of us. Tuesday, March 13th, was our scheduled Annual Founders Day Tournament. Even though the weather was not the best, the Tournament was held and was followed by a lovely lunch in the Club. First Flight Winners were: 1st Place - Theresa Mauterer, 2nd Place - Carol Cothie and 3rd Place - Sandy Merdinyan. Second Flight Winners included: 1st Place - Kathy Jones, 2nd Place Nancy Sislow, and 3rd Place - Carol Laux. And finally Third Flight Winners: 1st Place - Sylvia Corban, 2nd Place - Carol Wyrosdick and 3rd Place - Dolores Louvier. The names of the 1st Place Winners will be put on the Founders Day Tournament Plaque which is kept at the club. During this competition awards were also given for Longest Drive. LD winner in the 1st Flight was Theresa Mauterer, in the 2nd Flight it was Pat VanDervort, and in the 3rd Flight it was Sylvia Corban. Closest-to-the-Pin awards went to: 1st Flight - Sue Richards, 2nd Flight Nancy Sislow, and 3rd Flight - Dolores Louvier. Mary Mizell also scored a Chip-In. Congratulations to all our gals! Great job! Our next competition was “Odd Holes”. As its name implies, you only record your score on the the odd numbered holes and, of course, we always hope those are the ones where we get the lowest score. And the First Flight winners were: 1st Place - Theresa Mauterer, 2nd Place Kitty Gregoire, and 3rd Place Sue Richards. In the Second Flight the winners were: 1st Place - Fran Smith, 2nd Place - Charlene Smuck, and 3rd Place - Judi Brannan. Winners in the Third Flight were: 1st Place - Dolores Louvier, 2nd Place - Marsha Biestek, and 3rd Place - Jerry Ingraham. In addition Jerry Ingraham had a Birdie on hole #6, and Rene Dack got a Chip-In on hole #8. Glad to get in another fun round. On the final Tuesday of March, the weather really cooperated and the winners of our monthly Scramble were: First Place Team including: Judi Brannan, Theresa Mauterer, Mary Mizell and Fran Smith. The Second Place Team was comprised of: Maggie Craig, Marilyn Galus, Kathy Jones and Dinah Knobloch. And Third Place Team was made up of: Marsha Biestek, Sylvia Corban, Cheryl Saak and Pat VanDervort. It appears Spring is finally coming to Diamondhead, Mississippi. Thank goodness for that as we were really getting tired of the unusually cool and rainy weather. Continue to watch for reports of our future golfing adventures.
DWGA NEWS These are the results for the following play days. We had quite a few as the weather cooperated!! Playdate February 15 – Individual Points
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Sports CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 24 Flight 1 1- Ok Sang Hall, Flight 2 1- Kathy Bell, Flight 3 1- JJ Skinner 2- Amy Swint, 2- Dianne Ackerman, 2- Joanne Fried, 3– Lottie Williams 3- Becky Stritzel, 3- Phyllis Lilley BirdiesClos. To PinChip Ins Teresa Ertel #7-JJ Skinner #15- Teresa Ertel #4-Teresa Ertel #13-Terri Woolbright #17-Becky Stritzel #5/#17-Kathy Bell Playdate February 22 – Shamble Team 1 - 2 Tied Ok Sang Hall Terri WoolbrightTeam 3 Rita Durham Dianne Ackerman Cathy Weber Margaret Papaleo Amy Swint Carol Kirschenbaum Judy Amox Beverly Cox Colleen Jones BirdiesC.T.P Chip ins Georgeann Luxion #2-Beverly Cox#4-Terri Woolbright #6-Dianne Ackerman #12-Bverly Cox #13-Terri Woolbright #1-Mrgaret Papaleo Playdate March 1 – Trophy Day Flight 1 1and 2TIED Flight 2 1 – Rita Durham Flight 3 1-Terrie Garrett Betty Bowen/Ok Sang Hall 2-Georgeann Luxion 2Colleen Jones BirdiesC.T.P.Chip Ins Bev Cox #4-Terri Garrett Colleen Jones Betty Bowen #7-Rita Durham Betty Bowen Patty Hourin #13-Betty Bowen Dianne Ackerman Terri Garrett #17-Georgeann Luxion Phyllis Lilley Playdate March 15 – Team Points First Place Team2nd Place Team
Sharon MalocheeCassandra Godbold Lottie WilliamsVicki Stein Patty HourinColleen Jones Joanne Fried BirdiesC.T.P. #7-Lottie Williams#4/#17-Lottie Williams #7-Ok Sang Hall #13-Sharon Malochee Playdate March 22 – Cha Cha Cha First Place Team Team 2 and 3 Tied Lottie WilliamsBetty BowenJodi Crosby Terri WoolbrightDianne AckermanRita Durham Phyllis LilleyTerrie GarrettRuth Holmes Colleen JonesClaudine HolmesJoanne Fried BirdiesC.T.P.Chip Ins Teresa Ertel #2-Betty Bowen #1-TeresaErtel #6-Jodi Crosby#1/#4-Rita Durham #7-Vicki Stein Playdate March 29 – Scramble First Place Team Cassandra Godbold, Terrie Garrett, Joanne Fried Birdies - Carol Kirschenbaum Playdate April 5 – Trophy Day Flight 1 1-Jodi CrosbyFlight 2 1-Kathy BellFlight3 1Joanne Fried 2-Teresa Ertel 2-Marian Wideman 2-Phyllis Lilley C.T.P. #4-Cathy Weber #7-Margaret Papaleo #13/#17 Jodi Crosby During this same time the DWGA scheduled their Pine Classic Tournament. This Match Play began March 8 and had to conclude prior to April 19. The proud winners of this event are: First Flight 1-Kathy BellSecond Flight 1-Amy Swint
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2-Georgeann Luxion 2-Colleen Jones As this was not enough Amy Swint had a hole in one during one of her match play days!! Way to Go!! Let’s keep up the good weather and keep on swinging!!
GOLF, GROUNDS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE UPDATE By Steven Smith Golf Course, Grounds & Facilites Maintenance Superintendent After a chilly April we at golf, grounds & facilities maintenance are looking forward to the month of May with some beautiful weather and the opening of our pools! Our crews have been hard at work on the golf courses, pools, parks, community center and club putting our spring annuals in and mulching flower beds. The main pool deck project was completed last month along with updates to the landscaping around the pool and it looks great. If you haven’t had a chance to see it please come by and check it out. You can stay a while and enjoy the pool/splash pad. We also installed a fun new playground structure and a swing set at Holiday Village pool. This was a great addition and has been a wonderful project to take part in that has been very well received. We will continue working for the next few weeks to put the finishing touches on the new court construction and walkway repairs at tennis world and are very excited about the opening of these new state of the art tennis courts. We’re off to a great start for 2018 and looking forward to a fun summer on the courses, courts, pools and parks.
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OP/ED LETTERS TO EDITOR Dear Editor, I have read recent letters to the editor on the future of the POA with interest. Last month Mario Feola, a past POA President, and Jerry Moreau wrote about two different aspect of the issues facing us. Mr. Feola’s point seemed to be that if the POA is operated like a business, it should really be operated as such while Mr. Moreau blithely concluded that turning everything over to the City would solve all our problems. Some of the points Mr. Feola notes are valid. However, he states that “the two major amenities, the golf courses and the club incur losses in a year in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. He also states, “In some cases the public may pay slightly more (or less) than members for golf but the club and most other amenities do not restrict public participation.” I spent six years on the POA Board, four as President, and I know of no circumstances where the public ever pays less than a Member to play golf. Secondly, it is true that amenities are available to the public, as guests, on a space available basis. Members are given priority. Finally, as indicated by audited data being published by members of the Board of Directors, financial results have improved markedly over the past several years. While the food & beverage operations at the Club continue to lose money, although at a significantly reduced level, golf operations made money last year including capital. The improvement in the golf courses from the 5-year improvement plan, has led to an increase in membership and a significant increase in outside play. Importantly, Mr. Feola ignores the “minor” (to him apparently) amenities which are amongst the most used by Members – the swimming pools, playgrounds, walking tracks and ball fields. These are the amenities that most directly benefit families with children and there is no fee to use them. The cost of operating and maintaining these amenities is covered by Member dues. If the POA were to truly operate as a “profit and loss business” the first change to be made would likely be to close those amenities that don’t generate revenue. In short, our kids would perhaps be the biggest losers. Mr. Moreau’s contention that giving the amenities to the City solves all of our problems is flawed for several reasons. First, the City is constrained from raising millage by more than 10% in any fiscal year. So, to generate the additional 40 mils he estimates to be required would take almost 10 years. The amenities could hardly survive such a long period of financial starvation in anything resembling a healthy manner. Secondly, look around the country. What percent of municipal swimming pools are closed? The answer is a huge percentage, perhaps 8590%. How many municipal golf courses are considered “good.” The answer is “very few” as witnessed by the Gulfport course near the airport. Cities are not good at operating amenities. The first thing any governmental entity cuts when it encounters financial difficulties, as
they all do, are recreation and cultural pursuits. Witness Hancock County’s recent cut to libraries as just one example. Finally, Mr. Moreau postulates major savings from “a single administration and the elimination of duplication of services.” He notes a figure of $1,120,889 for “Administration Services” and says having the county tax assessor collect everything results in savings. He implies the entire amount would be saved. This is NOT TRUE. The largest component of the administrative expense by far is the cost of insurance on all the amenities. At the end of the day, there are only about 6 employees in POA Administration. Yes, some would go away, but by no means all. Any savings would be relatively minimal. As for the claim
of “duplication of services” – there is little, if any. Speaking from experience, I know the City and the POA worked diligently together to ensure there was no duplication of services or facilities. Can the POA improve? Yes, and it should. But the answer is not for it to go away but find a way to survive in the new environment developing beginning in 2020. We live in an amazing community and are blessed to have the amenities we have. Let’s all work together to keep what we have and make it better. Marshall Kyer
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Letters CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 26 Dear Editor, While reading the April edition of the DH News, I came to Mario Feola’s Letter to the Editor, and I felt like I was punched in the gut. The letter brings up the truth that Diamondhead’s common facilities “shall be for the exclusive use of property owners and their guests” while, in reality, they are “open to the public without restriction”. The gut punch really occurred where he reminded us that “the two major amenities, the golf courses and the club incur losses in a year in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.” We. Are. Fools. It is about time that the Board decides whether or not these amenities are going to continue to suck the resources out of our community, or if they are
going to turn these amenities into true assets for us, and use them as revenue GENERATING possessions. The argument that these amenities attract new people to move into Diamondhead, and spend their money, loses quite a bit of steam when it comes at our foolish expense. Resident dues are spent to make the pools, golf courses, and the club, into the finest around, and it’s now well past due that Diamondhead property owners start to see a return on their investments. There already is a gap between what members and what non-members pay for use of the golf courses and of the pools, but those gaps need to be widened ... now. At the Country Club, add 15% (for example) to the price of every single item served, including drinks, and offer a 15% discount to all that present their Diamondhead Country Club and Property Owners Association, Inc. Membership Card.
NOTA BENE MARINES CALLING FOR REINFORCEMENTS! Diamondhead Detachment 1454 of the Mississippi Division of the Marine Corps League (MCL) is calling for reinforcements. Finding itself under strength for its desired goal of providing aid and support to Marines and other veterans in need, it is asking for more Marines to join their ranks. The Detachment honors Marine Corps history and tradition including celebrating the birthday of the Marine Corps and fostering camaraderie among Marines. Any Marine who served honorably for not less than ninety (90) days in the Marine Corps and persons who are serving or who have served honorably in the Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points shall be eligible. Navy Corpsman and Chaplains that have trained with Marine FMF units in excess of 90 days and earned the MC Device (claps) worn on the Serv-
ice Ribbon and those who earn the Warfare Device authorized for FMF Corpsmen shall also be eligible for regular membership. The Diamondhead Marine Corps League Detachment meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Card Room at the Diamondhead Country Club. Any Marine or Navy veterans who served with Marines are welcome to attend our meetings as guest and if desired, join the Detachment. The Detachment welcomes the opportunity to meet other Marines and Navy veterans who served with Marines. No need to call in advance, all they have to do is just show up for the meeting.
ASSOCIATE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEMBERS SOUGHT The Marine family is not only strong, it is broad as well and includes Marines AND non-Marines. For those of you who have or had a father, brother, or other relative that served in the Marines or a friend that served in the Marines, or if you just have respect
and appreciation for the Marine Corps you are welcome join Detachment 1454 of the Mississippi Division of the Marine Corps League as an Associate Member. Becoming an Associate Member simply involves completing a membership form, paying your dues, and submitting it to our Paymaster. Associate Members wear a cap similar to Members and are entitled to attend all events and activities but cannot vote. For information on joining the Diamondhead Marine Corps League as a Member or as an Associate Member please contact one of our officers listed below: Harold Dawley, Commandant – Hdawley@bellsouth.net or 228-437-4210 Larry Sullivan, Adjutant - larry.sullivan_1@ yahoo.com or (714) 822-0220 Ron Slattery, Paymaster - ronslattery@aol.com or 228-255-5016
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This is only fair to our members. Now while I’m sure all of you are still celebrating the $60,000 of DPOA dues that was approved last month to repave the airport runway that each of us use every day, it’s time that each and every member of the DPOA starts to question all expenditures of your hard earned money. It’s time that losses by our amenities are unacceptable, and with elections coming up, we find people who are dedicated to this cause, and who will truly spend our dues with care. Chad Coats