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East Hancock Elementary held its 2018 annual fall food drive, which is called “Food Fight” By Kathryn Larsen FOOD DRIVE CHAIRMAN
While learning civic responsibilities, students also have a contest to see which grades can bring in the most food/hygiene items. This year, students were most generous, bringing in vegetables and meat related items such as canned tuna and chicken. In the contest, students in k, 1, 2 competed for the most donated items. Grades 3, 4, 5 also competed against other classes. In grades 3, 4, 5, Ms. Harris’s class won bowling passes. In K, 1, 2, Mrs. Courtault’s class won the pizza party. The national standard for food drives is weight. This year, 2,178 pounds were donated, quite impressive for a school this size. Many thanks to Domino’s Pizza and Park Ten Lanes for sponsoring prizes. Items brought in for the food drive will be a great help to the Hancock County Food Pantry which is in desperate need at this time. The Hancock County
Mrs. Courtault’s class. Starting from the left at the top row: Alivia Braithwaite, Ellysa Burkhart, Maddy Shippey, Addie Campbell, Isabelle Wright, Owen Hicks, Zach Ory, Braeleigh Landry, Christopher Hubbard. Next Row: Hannah Grogg, Aubree Rager, Shaylynn Whitfield , Ashtyn Burton, Hallie Galiouras, Ayden Clower. Bottom Row: Maya Schultz, McKinsley Williams, Baron Hauptmann, Nathan Gipson
This year the Diamondhead POA was a drop off location for the children in the Hancock County foster system through an effort spearheaded by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. Thanks to the donations from our residents, we will make a difference at Christmas for Hancock County children.
Food Pantry was established in 1986 by area churches and has provided free food for over 256,000 individuals from over 105,000 families since then.
Hancock County Food Pantry is a state chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with over 100 volunteers, and no paid staff. The Pantry’s one and
only mission is to provide food and personal hygiene products for low income families who Have an immediate “crisis or emergency” need for assistance.
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Mrs. Harris’s class. Front Row: Tommy Wadel , Caidence Adams, Kaleb Lantz, Aurora Labonte, Adrian Gurneck Middle Row: Kalvin Woods, Brayden Jackson, Aiden Harris, Landon Simolke, Kayden Huffman, Marcus Bryant, Kobe Logan Back Row: Micah Necaise, Kyla Bunter, Emiliano Avalos Ochoa, Sophie Crocker, Aaron Oliver, Oakley Brignac, Tylee Jo Siggers
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BUSINESS
7610 Country Club Circle, Diamondhead, MS 39525
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POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Marthouse, President
720-273-4593
bob@diamondhead2020.com
Craig Harvey, Vice-President 228-342-8395
charvey@nvisionsolutions.com
Karen Rice, Secretary
228-216-9990
karenhrice2020@gmail.com
Bill Hatchett, Treasurer
985-256-0577
bhatchett@yahoo.com
Pat Laird, Ex-Officio
228-255-5017 504-460-7710
lairdpat2016@yahoo.com
Teresa Ertel, Director
630-215-7996 630-773-8398
teresaertel@aol.com
Dick Nolan, Director
228-216-4918 228-255-7702
dicknolanms@icloud.com
Jerome Tullier, Director
228-238-3769
jjtullier@gmail.com
Gary Becker, Director
813-215-2761
garybecker@cableone.net
Donald Silcio, Director
985-768-6991 228-467-5403
dsilcio76@yahoo.com
Stewart Nutting, Director
228-363-2549
btfhs@cableone.com
ASSOCIATION STAFF Tom Koger .............................................................................. Genereal Manager Eli Biggers........................................................................Country Club Manager Karen Flores ............................................................................. Managing Editor Steve Garman ....................................................................... Tennis Professional Nancy Perkins........................................................................ Sales & Marketing Chris Altese.................................................................................Director of Golf “Hoppy” Smith...............................Director of Training & Player Development Steve Smith ................................................................. Golf Course Maintenance Kinta Bakken.................................................................. Recreation Coordinator Ted South ...................................................................................... Harbor Master
EXTENSION DIRECTORY POA Office ............................................................. 255-1900 or 1-800-321-3840 Fax ......................................................................................................... 255-4296 Airport .................................................................................................. 255-0502 Facilities Maintenance ......................................................................... 255-3343 Country Club........................................................................................ 255-2918 19th Hole ............................................................................................... 255-5005 Fire District/Emergency 911/Business................................................ 255-1314 Golf Pro Shop ....................................................................................... 255-3910 Golf Tee Times....................................................... 255-5517 or 1-800-346-8741 Marina................................................................................................... 216-6247 Personnel................................................................................... 255-1900 ex-123 Sewage & Water................................................................................... 255-5813 Tennis World......................................................................................... 255-5030 Waste Collection................................................................................... 832-3144
THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
DIAMONDHEAD COUNTRY CLUB & PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Financial Summary, November 30, 2018
By Bob Marthouse
Another year has drawn to a close! I trust everyone had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The past twelve months have certainly been marked by notable changes and significant improvements to the amenities, operations and services administered by your Diamondhead Board of Directors and the POA staff. As stewards of your DPOA, we have been relentless in our efforts to provide ever increasing quality while being cost efficient and keeping an ever vigilant eye on the organization’s future. Through sustained operational enhancements, the DPOA has once again achieved its financial goals for the year. As part of our improved communications, I am pleased to announce that Diamondhead Property Owners Association has launched its official Facebook page! In conjunction with our website and the newsletter, our Facebook page will be another channel for our community to
Month
Revenue
Membership Dues Country Club Golf Operations Academy Tennis Marina Pier House Airport Recreation Grounds Maint Facilities Maint Marketing Administration
Totals
181,268 133,755 81,495 3,237 4,643 6,250 2,951 1,397 3,944 418,940
Year-to-Date
Revenue
Membership Dues Country Club Golf Operations Academy Tennis Marina Pier House Airport Recreation Grounds Maint Facilities Maint Marketing Administration
3,778,055 1,350,302 1,547,082 3,000 67,555 92,561 65,750 29,700 19,169 2,099 72,299 7,027,572
Totals
Capital Projects
Expensed
Grounds Country Club Golf Tennis Recreation Facilities/Maintenance Administration Marina Airport Common Amenities Totals
Expense 161,977 105,904 5,092 11,841 5,875 1,180 2,227 21,171 24,972 27,607 17,758 90,195 475,798
Expense 1,727,398 1,430,311 63,167 137,466 108,760 60,299 26,119 326,512 302,456 310,999 146,085 1,153,177 5,792,750
Approved
Net Income (Net Loss) 181,268 (28,221) (24,409) (5,092) (8,604) (1,232) 5,070 724 (19,774) (24,972) (27,607) (17,758) (86,251) (56,858)
Net Income (Net Loss) 3,778,055 (377,096) 116,771 (60,167) (69,911) (16,198) 5,451 3,581 (307,343) (302,456) (310,999) (143,986) (1,080,878) 1,234,822
40,000 214,000 310,000 186,724 102,000 200,000 109,000 19,000 60,000 80,000
15,190 41,902 79,125 55,106 25,853 194,874 67,697 3,547 9,782 22,325
805,323
1,320,724
515,402
MINUTES MINUTES OF THE REG-
177,378 (30,478) (24,986) (4,121) (6,224) (56) 4,968 117 (20,265) (20,799) (26,716) (8,652) (87,958) (47,792)
Budget 3,647,807 (389,414) 155,498 (50,604) (39,823) (3,109) 26,619 1,287 (251,320) (301,034) (306,906) (152,757) (1,207,798) 1,128,446
Budget Variance 3,890 2,257 577 (971) (2,380) (1,176) 102 607 491 (4,173) (891) (9,106) 1,707 (9,066)
Dues Allocation
Budget Variance 130,248 12,318 (38,727) (9,563) (30,088) (13,089) (21,168) 2,294 (56,023) (1,422) (4,093) 8,771 126,920 106,376
Dues Allocation
28,221 24,409 5,092 8,604 1,232 19,774 24,972 27,607 17,758 86,251 243,921
377,096 60,167 69,911 16,198 307,343 302,456 310,999 143,986 1,080,878 2,669,035
Variance
24,810 172,098 230,875 131,618 76,147 5,126 41,303 15,453 50,218 57,675
get information. I hope you and your family have a great New Year!
Budget
ULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIAMONDHEAD COUNTRY CLUB AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC A regular meeting of the
Board was held at the Diamondhead Country Club, Diamondhead, MS. President Bob Marthouse chaired the meeting and
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POA VIOLATIONS DECEMBER 2018 Violations/Complaints (73) 8 - Boats & trailers 2: Noise complaint 7 – RV/Campers 1: Unpermitted construction
6 – Utility trailers 3: Inoperable vehicles 15 – Overgrown/Unsightly property 16: Vehicles parked in yard
4 – Signs 8: Vehicles parked on street 2 – Animal noise 1 – Improper fence
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PUBLIC SERVICES BY MARY GOBERT
East Hancock Library Happy New Year to one and all! Everyone here at the library wishes you and yours the absolute best for the coming year. The staff has planned a very busy January for our community. We pledge to do our very best to contribute to your health, happiness, and personal growth in 2019 so let’s get this party started! Thursday, January 3rd from 10 to 12, Make and Create kicks off another year of making the world a prettier place. Come and
join other people working on crafts or artwork and get some new ideas and some good company at the same time. Thursday, January 3rd from 2 to 4, Fun and Games continues. This activity started in December and is a big hit! We may need to close the doors next time because of all the noise and laughter! No skills are needed, just time and desire to meet with others and play table games we all know (or are learning now!). The permanent day of the week and
Keep Diamondhead Beautiful
number of meetings per month for this activity is still evolving. Someone will post to Residents of Diamondhead on Facebook about subsequent meetings, or you can call the library at 255-4800 to check. Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30
Strength and Flexibility class will continue in the meeting room. This month’s dates for Monday are the 7th, 14th, and 28th. NOTE: No class on the 21st!! Tuesday’s dates are the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. You may come to one or both. Here’s an easy way to get that fitness resolution into high gear!
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Keep Diamondhead Beautiful has completed planting 13 crape myrtles at the Water & Sewer lift station on Diamondhead Drive North, one cypress tree and native grasses at the North Kayak launch, 3 cypress trees at the S Kayak launch, and 36 cypress trees at East Rec.
called it to order at 7:00 PM. Present were President Marthouse, Vice President Craig Harvey, Secretary Karen Rice, Treasurer Bill Hatchett, Director Gary Becker, Director Dick Nolan, Director Donald Silcio, Director Stewart Nutting, Director Jerome Tullier and Ex-Officio Pat Laird. Absent was Director Teresa Ertel. Also present were General Manager Tom Koger, Controller Darrion McInnis and approximately 30 members. Minutes of the November 5, 2018 special meeting of the Board of Directors
Authors and Characters will be on Tuesday, January 8th at 11:45 at the Bay St. Louis library branch. Optional lunch is $10 at the door. Cartoonist Tim C. Lockley will sign his latest book, Somewhere There’s a Cartoonist Making Fun of Us. Reservations required, 467-5282. Wednesday January 9th from 10:30-11:30 LSD (Literary Society of Diamondhead) Book Club meets to discuss our current book. We read Rebecca for the December meeting and followed up with a holiday gumbo at a member’s home. This month we will be back to our regular schedule of meeting at the library at 10:30 followed by an optional local lunch. All are welcome!
Wednesday January 9th from 2 till 3:30, expand your digital knowledge with “Let’s Talk eBooks, eAudios, and Our New Catalog”. Come in and find out what is available for the full range of devices you may have. Bring yours and we’ll set you up! Registration is required, call 255-4800 to sign up. Thursday, January 10th from 10 to 11 Line Dancing joins the lineup of fun things to do at East Hancock Library! While the structure of the class will be fluid, we will start out this way. From 10 to 10:30, we will provide lessons for those with no line dancing experience or those who want to refresh their memories! During that time we’ll go over basic steps and practice one or two
dances. We’ll do that each week until everyone is comfortable with those dances, then move on. From 10:30 to 11, we’ll pick up the pace and do a regular session of several dances. If you want to join in, go for it! In my line dancing experience, everyone wants to help you learn the steps. There is no competition. Everyone goes at their own pace and has their own style! Come join us for the fun and you’ll be at the Community Center in no time boot scootin’ your way around the floor! Fridays at 10:30 is Story Time for the kiddos! Come listen to a story with Ms Lynn and do a craft that Ms Carol created. You’ll be happy you did! See you at the library!
were approved as submitted. Financials — Controller McInnis presented the financials for October. Exhibit “A” Agenda was Amended to add a Discussion of Field 1 fencing at East Rec. New Business: November 19, 2018 East Rec Parking - Treasurer Hatchett moved that $2,000 be authorized to add approximately 40 parking spots at East Rec to alleviate parking problems during the busy spring sports seasons. This will be accomplished by purchasing railroad ties to identify the parking areas and will be completed utilizing POA labor. Mo-
tion was amended by Director Tullier for an amount of $2,100 to include $100 for the cost of a possible P&Z variance. Motion was seconded by VP Harvey and passed unanimously. East Rec Field 1- Director Tullier and GM Koger discussed he need to replace the backstop on the field asap for safety reasons and eventually repairing or replacing the fence around the field. Next Regular Meeting of the Board — Monday, December 17, 2018 Executive Session — The Executive Session was held at 6:00 PM prior to the evening’s meeting to discuss privileged legal and
human resource matters. The Executive Session ended at 6:55pm. Member Forum — One members addressed the Board with a concern about the condition of and the fees charged at the RV storage facility. Another question from for floor was regarding the annual audit. Adjournment — A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Director Tullier and seconded by Vice President Harvey. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37pm. Respectfully submitted, Karen H Rice Secretary Approved by action of the Board on December 11, 2018
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COMMUNITY CHURCHES SERVING DIAMONDHEAD Diamondhead Community Church 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. 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. 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. (photo Mingling of Souls) goes with Marriage Class info Marriage Class: We will be offering a class on Marriage starting on Sunday
February 3rd at 9 a.m. Child care will be provided free of charge. DIAMONDHEAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH diamondhead-umc.org 5305 Noma Dr., 228-2556888 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. DUMC helped the Hancock County Food Pantry provide a turkey for every family it services in the month of November. On Sunday, December 9th DUMC will have a Christmas Cantata. We will have a joint worship service at 10:00 am with a fellowship meal to follow. Our Children’s Ministry will be starting a Children’s Choir for kids Preschool-5th Grade! We will be singing a few songs for Christmas this year! On Sunday Nights DUMC will offer a new comers class called The Launching beginning January 13 and Financial Peace University in March. Our Student Ministry Children’s and & Youth will return on January 13. They meet every Sunday 5-7 pm and a meal is provided. Our Youth will be selling tickets in the month of January for their Annual Sweetheart Dinner that will in February. GRACE CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 9208 Edwin Ladner Rd. Pass Christian, 228-255-
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This all brick home has an open split floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a LARGE living room with a fireplace and plant ledges, large kitchen, large master bedroom and master bathroom. The front bedroom off the foyer can be used as an office, a nice size separate dining room, and a cozy back porch looking over a fenced back yard. CALL TO SET UP A PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!
This very well taken care of custom home features a split floor plan with 3 large bedrooms, built in shelves, a window seat in the front bedroom, the master bedroom has a built in desk & shelves, both bathrooms have built in storage, a dining room, the living room has beautiful wood stained beams running across the ceiling surrounded in crown molding, a brick fireplace with built in shelves, the sun-room overlooks a private back yard. Exterior wood soffit & fascia was painted about 2 years ago, outside storage off of double carport has a work bench. Seller will include 1-year home warranty with First American Home Warranty, $4,000 flooring allowance and all furniture in the house to remain. Call to take a look today
$182,900 MLS# 340073
MLS# 341264
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11073 N SHORE DR • BAY ST. LOUIS, MS Cozy, Rustic Fish Camp on Bayou Phillip with 50’ of Direct Bayou Frontage across from Natural Wetlands. The Camp is 1 Bed/1 Bath with Great Entertaining space in the Living Room and Kitchen/Dining Area! Most Furniture to remain. 2 story Pier to enjoy your coffee and watch the Sunrise or Crab and Fish off of the Bottom Level. Pull your Boat straight up after a Fun Day on the River. Downstairs storage room includes a bathroom and The property is set up to Host 2 individual Campers with Hookups! Built in 2010 come See the Piece of Heaven Today!
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$193,000
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New Construction Ready for a New Family..... Beautiful 3 Bed/2 Bath, split bedroom Floorplan Home that sits on 1.03 Acres. Tile and Laminate Throughout, Custom Cabinets, Granite Throughout, Massive Double Garage and Ample Amounts of Storage Space. Wood Burning Fireplace and Beautiful Fixtures located within! Spacious Laundry, New Appliances that come with Warranties. Master Bath contains separate shower and tub with His/Her Closets! Close to Entertainment and Located in a great School District. Come see this Beauty Today!
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$384,999 MLS# 339839
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Community CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 6 3255 Pastor Stan 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
MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC 9062 Kiln-Delisle Pass Christian, MS 228-255-1294 mhtcatholic.org 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. Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 8:30 am – 8:30 pm and Saturday 3:30 -4:00 pm ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH St. Thomas Episcopal Church is pleased to announce that our new rector, Rev. Mary Koppel, will be joining us for her first services on December 2, at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Please join us in welcoming her
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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) Mass Times Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM Monday: 8:00 AM Tuesday: 8:00 AM Wednesday: 8:00 AM Thursday: 8:00 AM Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM
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Hebrew Roots Bible Study 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays starting July 4 at Diamondhead Country Club Kanaka Room Content: Messianic Hebrew Roots Bible Study (Read scriptures and determining the true meaning) Contact Person: Theo Reshew Phone Number: 228493-2566
SPCA OF DIAMONDHEAD P. O. Box 2287 Diamondhead, MS 39525 (228) 861-2287 Lost and Found It is a real nightmare most dog and cat owners may face someday: You look around the house or in the yard and Muffy is gone. According to the National Council of Pet Population Study and Policy and the National Humane Society, a family pet is lost every two seconds. More than a million pets are lost annually, with only one in 10 family pets found. During the Holiday, season especially when visitors are coming and going in your homes and everyone is distracted, pets can escape un-noticed. Lost pets have been a real problem here in Diamondhead the last few months. The SPCA has received many calls from residents asking us to either help find their pet or reporting a dog or cat roaming the neighborhood. Losing your furry friend or finding another’s beloved animal can be a very
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harrowing and emotional event. At the SPCA of Diamondhead, we do everything possible to ease the strain and help reunite pets with their owners. We immediately post the lost or found pet on our Facebook page and if we have an SPCA member in the neighborhood of the lost pet, we will call and ask them to be on the lookout for the animal. We encourage the resident, who calls us, to contact friends and neighbors in person or use their social media, and of course, flyers go a long way. We ask the owners to contact the Veterinary Hospitals and Vets in the area, as well as the Hancock Animal Shelter (228) 466-4516 in case someone turns the pet in there. One of the pets lost recently is a “Large dark gray male cat, with declawed front paws, and
has a red collar. Missing in the vicinity of Bayou Drive and answers to IZZY. Call Sharlene Johnston 228 324 1095.” If you should find a dog roaming the neighborhood, please call the police dispatch at (228) 2559191 and ask for Animal Control. We urge all pet owners to permanently identify their pets with a microchip. This can be done at your local Vet for about $40. Consider adopting a new pet in the New Year. The Friends of the Animal Shelter takes adoptable pets to PetSmart most Saturdays, and of course, Hancock Animal Shelter is a “no kill” shelter and always has a good selection of pets like, Sophia, this darling Calico domestic short hair (1-2yrs old) or a precious chocolate dachshund, Pearl, 5 yrs. Old.
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CLUBS By Lou Ertel & Marshall Kyger
DIAMONDHEAD WINE CLUB 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, JANUARY 17th – JOURNEY DOWN UNDER – 7:00 at the Club As we head into Winter, it is summer South of the Equator including in Australia, the Land Down Under. This month we will focus on wines from the Southern Hemisphere, particularly from Australia and New Zealand although we may find one from Argentina, Chile or South Africa as well. Australia has several renowned wine regions including the Barossa Valley, the McLaren Vale and Coonawarra, all located in South Australia near Adelaide. While justly famous for their Shiraz, Australia also produces outstanding Cabernet, Chardonnay and other varietals. Their neighbor, New Zealand is especially noted for its Sauvignon Blanc but also produces a variety of great wines. Come see what we find! Cost is $35 for DWC members and $45 for guests. Please make reservations by mailing your check
Garden Club members with Proclamation declaring Diamondhead as Bird Sanctuary
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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST – TBD – 7:00 at the Club At press time, we have not decided on February’s tasting. DIAMONDHEAD GARDEN CLUB At the beginning of December Diamondhead Garden Club decorated the East Hancock Library Christmas trees in the main library and the Children’s Room; our talented members get to use their decorating skills to create a delightful holiday atmosphere there. Also, this year the Diamondhead Girl Scout Troop made orna-
Garden Club members with the decorated Christmas tree.
ments and decorated the Christmas in the Library Foyer. At the end of the Christmas Holiday Season, the Garden Club will “undecorate” only to decorate for the Spring with birds highlighting the Great Backyard Count. The Li-
brary decorating has been an ongoing Garden Club event since this Library branch opened. Along with Diamondhead Garden Club interest in having our city declared as a Bird Sanctuary, we Club members are also
participating in the GBBC. Come to the January 16, 2019 Diamondhead Garden Club meeting to learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count/GBBC. This event takes place on Friday February 15 to Monday Feb. 18, 2019. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked to count birds for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of the four-day event and report their sightings online at birdcount.org. Anyone can take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, from beginning bird watchers to experts,
and you can participate from your backyard, or anywhere in the world. Garden Club Member Judy Lee who has participated for many years will share with us her bird counting experiences. Judy will also give members a “heads-up“ on how to do this and where to report the bird information. She usually brings interesting bird pictures that she and her husband have taken over the years with many being of unusual birds during the bird count. The bird count information is used to give patterns of bird migration, climate change, hunting dates, and the growth or decline in bird species. For more info about the GBBC, you can go to: http://gbbc.birdcount.org/. Our January meeting will be on Wed. Jan. 16 at Diamondhead Country Club; Diamondhead Garden Club is open to all who wish to join the only requirement being an interest in plants and gardening. Come at 9:30 am for Meet & Greet and door prize tickets with the Garden Club meeting beginning at 10 am. For more Garden Club info, contact President Charlotte Crowe at 255-0870. LADIES BRIDGE PARTY CLUB JANUARY PARTY The date for our January party is Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Country Club. Arrival time is
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Winners of the November Ladies Bridge Party Club are HenreElla Parnigoni and Terre Settle.
9:15 and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30. The Chairman of this party is Terry Sullivan and Liz Leonard is the Co-Chairman. You may call Terry at 342-69 54 or Liz at 2235264 if you have any questions. The winners at the November party were Terre Settle First Place, HenreElla Parnigoni Second Place, and Conchetta Donnelly Third Place. Our special prize went to Cecilia Stout. Diamondhead residents interested in becoming members should contact Terre Settle at 255-9892 or Gay Young at 255-1528. Diamondhead Women’s Club The December 5th meeting was merry, with some Christmas carols and an ornament exchange! Twenty nine members were present. We hope that everyone has a safe and blessed Christmas, and 2019 is a healthy and happy year! Also, mark your calen-
dars for Wednesday, January 2nd, at 11:00 at the Country Club. Dr. Vanessa Duncombe from Merit Health in Biloxi is our speaker. She will talk about new medical updates for women’s health. Please come join us, have your questions ready, and bring a friend! Soup and salad lunch is available to purchase. Newcomers Christmas Luncheon Newcomers Christmas luncheon was a jolly good time! On December 14th, the members were treated to a Christmas extravaganza of decorations, holiday eats and the joys of fellowship that come with this time of year. The group gathered for noon at the Diamondhead Country Club, and played various holiday games including White Elephant. This luncheon is always a hit with the group, but don't miss next months soiree, it's the most posh one of the season! Come dressed to im-
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press for the clubs January luncheon on the 11th, 2019. Wear that bling and strut your stuff into our Fashion Show themed event presented by Diamondhead's very own Exit 16! This luncheon truly is the most stylish event of the Newcomers Club calendar. The groups themed luncheons are held September through May on the second Friday of every month. The dues are $20 a year, and $15 per each luncheon. So, if you are interested in having fun join the Newcomers Club! Reservations are recommended. Please call Roxanne Worak 504-220-7641 or check out the clubs Facebook page, www.facebook.com/diamondheadnewcomersclub for any information or to register. TUESDAY MORNING LINE DANCERS (Formally Thurs/Friday Morning) Lessons and dancing, led by Molly, are held from 10:00 -11:00 am on TUESDAYS at the Diamondhead Community Center. Everyone is welcome. Great exercise, great fun and FREE. FOR DETAILS OR CANCELLATIONS see our web site: https://sites.google.com/site/getmoving12345678/ WEDNESDAY MORNING AEROBICS Aerobics, led by Molly, are held from 9:30-10:00 am on WEDNESDAYS at the Diamondhead Community Center. Also FREE. You may wish to stay on for a Tai Chi class led by Paula. 10:00-11:00 Diamondhead Wellness Corner
It’s January and you’re thinking about a healthy fresh start….You know, the one where you write those New Year Resolutions. “What is it I want in my life now? What are the things I need to give up for now? What changes do I want or need to make?” I too had those thoughts as the year came to an end and I sat writing this article. In this past, I mainly wrote about Tai Chi and the many benefits of regular practice. I hope my articles serve as a reminder about how important it is to take care of ourselves and offer a few tips about staying focused on that delicate balance of Mind, Body and Spirit. I have spent the past year deepening my knowledge and applying that knowledge to my own life. As an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I want to continue sharing information with you that will peak your curiosity and encourage you to assess where you are on this journey called life and create a vision of a Thriving Beginning to this New Year! What does Wellness mean to you? Let consult Google… noun: wellness - the state or condition of being in good physical and mental health. "when you come right down to it, stress affects every aspect of wellness" WebMD says: Wellness includes physical & emotional health, stress resiliency and more. From an Integrative Nutrition perspective, it is that balance of Primary and Secondary foods. Primary
foods being the ways we leaps may leave you flat. nourish our whole being in There are great resources 4 key areas: Relationships, on-line that can help and Purpose, Spirituality and there are lots of great servPhysical Wellbeing. ices, classes and activities According to an article right around here. Diaby Deepak Chopra and Dr. mondhead is a great comAndrew Weil – “Scientists munity for staying active, have proven that only so take advantage of it. We about 5 percent of our have Health Clubs, great genes predetermine disgolf and tennis facilities, ease with any level of cerwalking and bike trails, a tainty. And the rest (a Community Center and a staggering 95 percent!) can Library all ready offing fun be heavily influenced by activities to keep you aclifestyle choices – and in as tive and on the right track. little as three months.” There’s everything from What does that mean to Tai Chi and yoga to Line you? It means the power is Dancing and Bocce Ball. I in the palm of your hands look forward to seeing you or right under your nose. out there! If you have What do I mean by that? Questions or a Topic you Well, if you focus on want covered email me at: healthy choices and take a Thrivingtrans@gmail.com few deep breaths to manPaula Heard, INHC age your stress you have Thriving Transitions the power to make and Coach maintain some healthy changes that may extend your life or at the least Diamondhead Dupliincrease your enjoyment of cate Bridge News it. The Diamondhead DuWhen planning for the plicate Bridge Club meets New Year, be sure to inat 1:00 pm each Monday, cluded ways to manage Wednesday, and Friday at stress and keep you movthe Diamondhead United ing. Science now shows Methodist Church. All that just 10 minutes of bridge players are welmovement (any kind) come. If you have a quesevery hour during the day tion or need a partner, improves your health. don’t hesitate to call JaActivities that bring you nelle Kunellis 228 234 joy, make you laugh and 1343. The club’s website is include people you love http://www.bridgenot only lifts your spirits, club.ms/. but also boost your imOur winners in Novemmune system. Take time to ber were: reflect on what worked for Monday, November5 -you last year and bring 1st N-S Joan Schenck & those habits forward. NoLesly White 1st E-W Betty tice what might need a Jones & Bruce Stinson little tweaking and recomMonday, November12 -mit. Find a buddy or an 1st N-S Janelle Kunellis & accountability coach. Marie Picou 1st E-W Lynne Don’t forget baby steps SEE CLUBS, PAGE 16 will get you there; giant
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Krewe of Selene Coronation Ball
Local cheerleader performs in Thanksgiving Day Parade through Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Catherine Authement
Olympus announces the selection of its 2019 debutantes Catherine Authement is the daughter of Stan & Christy Authement of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, and the granddaughter of the late Dorothea Kolf of Diamondhead. Catherine is in her senior year at Hancock High School and is ranked 32nd in her class of 289. She is on the drum line of the Hancock High Band, is a member of the HHS Talons Dance Team, attends dance class and mentors at The Dance Company, and is a member on Team Impact. She is an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Long Beach. Catherine is also quite academically involved. She is a member of the Science Club, Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Interact Club, German Club, History & Government Club, and is Treasurer of the National Technical Honor Society. Upon graduation she plans to attend The University of Mississippi and major in Pharmacy. Miss Authement will be formally presented at the Olympus Mardi Gras Ball that will be held on February 2, 2019, in the Emerald Ballroom of the Diamondhead Country Club.
Outgoing Queen Roxanne Rome Worak crowns new Queen Pam Marshall. PHOTO BY PENNY MAJORS WITH PORTRAITS BY PENNY
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Newly-crowned Queen of Selene 2018-2019 Pam Marshall and her King, Wayne Maxwell.
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Court for the Krewe of Selene for 2018-2019: Maid Gail Gonsoulin, Maid Judy Skelton Schueren, Queen Pam Marshall, King Wayne Maxwell, Maid Donna Brown, and Maid Alice Matthews. Dukes Chad Marshall of Pass Christian, MS; Brant Marshall of Santa Rosa Beach, FL,; Mike Maxwell of Lindale, GA; and Greg Maxwell of Gulf Breeze, FL are sons of Queen Pam and King Wayne and were unable to be present for the coronation but will accompany the maids at the Mardi Gras Ball in February.
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Madison Degler performed with the All-Americans in Disney World's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Madison Delger, from Hancock Middle School in Kiln, Mississippi, was nominated by her coach, Leah Dewberry, during a Varsity Spirit camp in June of this year to try out for a position on the All-American squad. Madison was ultimately selected to the squad and was then invited to perform in a parade with a select group of cheerleaders and dancers who were also chosen as All-Americans during camps across the country. All-Americans are selected based on either superior cheerleading or dance skills by Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance Association (UDA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), or National Dance Alliance (NDA). Madison was one of more than 840 elementary, junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that represented Varsity Spirit in the 2018 Thanksgiving Tour at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida in a
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one-of-a-kind pre-parade performance through Disney’s Magic Kingdom® Park on Thanksgiving Day. Besides enjoying a sunny trip to Orlando, Madison had the opportunity to meet cheerleaders and dancers from across the nation and enjoyed a magical holiday season at Walt Disney World® Resort parks. Only the top 10% of the cheerleaders and dancers from Varsity Spirit camps earn the chance to march in a holiday parade of this caliber. Madison is the daughter of Peter and Dara Delger of Diamondhead, Mississippi.
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Clubs CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 12 Grimes & Betty Morgan Monday, November19 -1st Marian & JC Price Monday, November26 -1st Janelle Kunellis & Marie Picou 1st E-W Suzanne Baer & Daryl Fisher Wednesday, November 7 -- 1st N-S Marian & JC Price 1st E-W Janet Parker & Terry Sullivan Wednesday, November14 -- 1st N-S Cynthia Allen & Irma Welch 1st E-W Marie Picou & Janelle Kunellis Wednesday, November21 -- 1st Kit Barksdale & Susan Thompson 1st E-W ChiChi Tucker & Cynthia Allen Wednesday, November 28 -- 1st N-S Caroline Fisher & Bruce Stinson 1st E-W John Wise & Chris Dillon Friday, November 2 -1st N-S Joan Schenck & Lesly White 1st E-W Janet Parker & Art Phillips Friday, November 9 -1st Bill Weed & LaWayne Eberhart Friday, November 16 -1st N-S Joan Schenck & Daryl Fisher Friday, November 23 -1st N-S Don Hopes & Alice Ladner 1st E-W Daryl & Caroline Fisher Friday, November 30 -1st N-S Margie Ezell & Irma Welch 1st E-W Marian & JC Price Diamondhead Toastmasters Start your New Year Right Develop Self Confidence Become a Better Speaker Acquire Better Listening Skills Stronger Leadership and
Communications We meet the first and third Monday every month. January 7th and January 21 Come join us. We encourage visitors to learn more about what we do. No cost or obligation to visit. Meeting Place. Diamondhead Community Card Room 5300 Diamondhead Circle Diamondhead Questions? Call or Text Jeana Weiss 228493-4673 A Report by Melissa Reed Graves, News Coordinator, of the 3-18-18 Meeting Of Democratic, Progressive, and Independents Alliance (DPIA) NOTE: After the presentation of the below-titled talk before the DPIA, its members voted unanimously to endorse the Bill previously introduced in the Mississippi Legislature by Republican State Representative Joel Bomgar (Madison) to allow physicians to prescribe medical marijuana to their patients when they believe it is warranted. “Medical Marijuana” An Abbreviated Version of Talk Presented by Harold Dawley, Ph.D. Opponents of marijuana use the circular arguments “no evidence exists that it is NOT harmful or has medicinal value” at the same time opposing such research because “marijuana is illegal.” This argument severely restricts research demonstrating the safety and therapeutic value of marijuana. It stands in stark contrast to
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Dr. Harold Dawley speaking to Diamondhead DPIA Members on Medical Uses of Marijuana.
the Surgeon General's Reports on tobacco smoking being the greatest single cause of the premature and preventable death of over 20 million Americans in the last 50 years with over 400,000 such deaths attributed to its use annually. Yet tobacco smoking is not only legal, but it has also been one of the most heavily advertised products in history. Despite efforts to restrict marijuana research, a growing number of states have legalized it and evidence of its health benefits is increasing. In states where it is legal, physicians prescribe medical marijuana for anxiety, depression, side effects of cancer chemotherapy, chronic pain, Chron's Disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), Glaucoma, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, Lou Gehrig's Disease/ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Pain, Parkinson’s Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, among others. Medical marijuana is also one of the most promising treatments for PTSD. Another benefit of marijuana lies in its ability to lessen the aches and pains commonly associated with aging. Despite its demon-
strated benefits, old misinformation on marijuana dies hard and is still used to keep it illegal. Limited criminal justice resources are still being used in many states to arrest people for simple possession while the majority of violent crimes go unsolved. I spent my career as a Veterans Affairs psychologist helping veterans stop smoking, yet I support their right to smoke tobacco cigarettes despite it being clearly harmful with no therapeutic benefits. Why is it any different with people smoking tobacco versus those using medical marijuana when prescribed by a physician? Consumers can save as much as $4 billion dollars annually by using medical marijuana to replace costly painkillers, anti-anxiety medications, stimulants,
sleep aids, and antidepressants, many of which have very serious side effects. Note: The Diamondhead DPIA meets the 3rd Thursday of every month in the Emerald Room at the Country Club at 10:00 through lunch. Our January 17th speaker is Ward 4 City Council Member Kodie Koenenn. All are welcome. For more information email DiamondheadDems@gmail.com or call 228-222-7310. VFW Post 2880 Celebrates Annual Christmas Dinner Donald E Ball, Adjutant VFW Post 2880 held its annual Christmas Dinner 5 December 2018 at the Diamondhead Country Club. Commander Jerry Peppenger opened the occasion with a welcome to the large audience and
with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Several awards were presented. Former Quartermaster Doug Maxwell and former Service Officer Reid Walker were recognized for their outstanding service to the VFW and the community. Kevin Allemand of Hancock County High School was presented with the 2018 Teacher of The Year Award. Amy Reeves, a student at Hancock Middle School was presented with the 2018 "Patriot Pen" award. She read her essay on Why I respect the flag to the audience. Shelby Lee a student at Hancock County High School was presented with the 2018 Voice of Democracy Award. She also read her essay on Why my vote Matters to the audience. Both young ladies received standing ovations.
Pictured above is Amy Reeves with family and VFW Post 2880 commander Jerry Peppenger (left) and Senior Vice commander Don Crosby (right). Amy was the recipient of the 2018 Patriot Pen Award for VFW Post 2880 of Diamondhead.
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Absolute best location if you are looking for a beautiful, immaculate waterfront home that feels secluded on 2.2 acres but is close to entertainment, shopping and beaches. Large deck perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or sunsets and entertaining. Large bedrooms. Open kitchen/dining/family room. Plenty of paved area underneath. This home offers too many amenities to list...it’s a must see for yourself. Would be a wonderful home or perfect week end get-a-way. Call today to schedule your appointment to view.
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Airport taxi way out your back door. Hangar 60’ X 60’ with half bath, taxi side 12’ Horton stack door and 12’ roller door on street side. Custom built home. Dream Kitchen w/cabinets to the ceiling, walk in pantry, 36’’ cook top w/down draft, wall ovens, French door refrigerator peninsula w/pendant lighting, and the list goes on. Formal dining, great room and large foyer. A covered porch spans the entire back of this home. Covered cargo lift. Jack n’ Jill bath, spacious master and master bath has separate shower, whirlpool, separate vanities, his and her walk-in closets. 9 ft. ceilings. Upstairs Bonus Room w/a full bath plumbed in ready to finish and room big enough to add more closets to make it a 4-bedroom home. Covered parking under the house, room enough for at least 4 vehicles
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COUNTRY CLUB NEWS By Eli Biggers CLUB MANAGER
Santa has come and gone but the spirit of Christmas lingers, and it is joined by a hint of Mardi Gras in the air! Check out our beautiful tree in the lobby that has transformed from a Christmas tree to a Mardi Gras tree to bring in the season and the Mardi Gras parties. Thanks to all who attended our A Night in Paris New Year’s Eve party. We hope you enjoyed the Eiffel Tower ice carving with an 8’ tall clock setting the night. We will be discontinuing our Saturday morning buffet, but our normal breakfast menu is available. Breakfast specials in the 19th Hole Thursday – Sunday are a Waffle Club or English Muffin Club and something for the golfer on the run…Breakfast To Go. It’s a cup with lid, filled with grits in the bottom, followed by sausage and scrambled eggs and topped with cheese. It’s $4.50 and will fit in a cup holder We will be adding a fried chicken waffle to our Sunday Brunch lineup. We hope you enjoy this traditional favorite! Every Thursday & Friday night we are offering our Volcano Lava Cakes, Tiramisu, 5-layer Chocolate cake and our famous Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce. These delicious finishes will be on a rotating basis throughout the month and will also be added to the Sunday Brunch buffet
(additional charge). We have another Oyster Roast on January 17! It includes your oysters (charbroiled, Rockefeller, raw or ½ & ½), artichoke & oyster soup, bread & lemon squares. 18 for $23.00, 24 for $29.00. Please note server gratuity is not included. Advance purchase of tickets is required by 10:00 am January 15. Credit cards are accepted over the phone. Our regular dinner menu & Prime Rib Special are also available. Call 228 255-2918 or stop by the Club to purchase your tickets.
THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIALS Every Thursday night is Certified Prime Rib Night! $23.95 for a 12-oz. cut served with Chef’s choice of side dishes. The dinner menu is also available. Our Two for $23 special is back! January 3: Beef Pot Pie. Beef tips, gravy and vegetables in a bowl topped with a pastry crust. January 10: Blackened Fish Taco with citrus cream sauce. January 17: Oyster Night! January 24: Grilled Pork Chop with a Meunière butter. Sides are mustard greens and Brabant potatoes. January 31: Fried Buffalo Oysters spaced over and around a wedge of iceberg salad. Served with remoulade sauce and bleu cheese crumbles.
FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIALS Rain or shine, it’s Friday
Steak Night! We use Certified Angus prime, ribeye and Certified Angus tenderloins for our filets. Our full menu and specials are also available. January4: Blackened Red Fish adorned with three scallops topped with a lime hollandaise. $27.95 -OR- Breast of Chicken stuffed with shrimp and crawfish and topped with a Cajun cream sauce. $24.95 January 11: Sea Trout topped with a crab cake style stuffing with shrimp and a cardinal sauce. $27.95 -OR- Seven Shrimp sautéed with artichoke hearts, spinach and red and green peppers covered with a parmesan sauce in a bowl of fettuccine. $25.95 January 18: Full-size Filet cooked outside, brought in and placed over asparagus and topped with a lobster claw. Adorned with a lemon-lime hollandaise. $31.95 January 25: Filet of Grouper blackened inside and topped with 4 shrimp and adorned with a cardinal hollandaise. $29.95 -OR- Sautéed Georgia Grit Cakes topped with 8 sautéed shrimp in a Cajun parmesan cheese sauce. $27.95
OYSTER ROAST JANUARY 17 Served Charbroiled, Rockefeller, Raw or 1/2 & 1/2
Artichoke & oyster soup, bread & lemon squares 18 for $23, 24 for $29.00 Server gratuity is not included
Advance purchase of tickets is required by 10:00 am January 15. Credit cards accepted over the phone. Please tell us how you would like your oysters prepared when you purchase your tickets. Full dinner menu & Prime Rib Special also available.
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SATURDAY NIGHT 19TH HOLE SPECIALS This month we will offer our Prime Rib Special every Saturday night. Certified Prime Rib with Chef’s Choice of sides for $23.95 January 5: Eggplant
Parmesan over pasta in a bowl. $12.95 January 12: Steak & Eggs. 12-oz. rib eye steak with 3
eggs any style. $24.95 January 19: ½ of a Roasted Chicken with red bliss potatoes and carrots. $12.95
January 26: Fried Shrimp & Oysters over jalapeno cheese grits and hushpuppies. $22.95
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SPORTS DIAMONDHEAD GOLF Happy New Year from all of us in your Diamondhead Country Club Golf Operations department! 2019 promises to be another great year of golf at Diamondhead Country Club. Let's all support OUR club and make this year one of the best! We hope that all of our residents and annual golf members will participate in some of the many golf activities planned this year. Even if you don’t play golf you might know someone who does…please tell them all to come play our Diamondhead golf courses. DCC continues to be a favorite site for the PGA Tour and the Gulf States PGA. We will once again host the qualifiers for the PGA Tour Champions Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic in mid-March on DCC’s Pine golf course. Thanks to all of our residents and members for making PGA Tour feel welcome. It is because of all of you that the PGA Tour and the Gulf States PGA considers us as their second home. Speaking of the PGA Tour Champions, keep in mind that the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic will be seeking volunteers to help with the event being held at Fallen Oak in late March. This is the premier sporting event on the Gulf Coast and it will be televised on the Golf Channel. You do not have to be a golfer to help and get involved. This is a fun way to help out, meet lots of new people,
promote Diamondhead, and enjoy time with your friends while watching some really great golf from the legends of the game. If interested, register online athttps://rapiscansystemsclassic.com/volunteerregistration. When you consider the benefits, our annual golf memberships are second to none in our region. Full service, award winning golf shop. State-of-the-art Golf Academy of Diamondhead. World class practice facilities. Full service grill and bar. Friendly and helpful golf professionals and staff. And the list goes on. Play at DCC and be treated like a member for the day or join and be a member for the year. Upcoming events... 1/19/19 Double Black Diamond Superintendent's Revenge Golf Classic 2/2/19 Hancock Hawks Golf Classic 2/10/19 Sweetheart Scramble 3/1/19 – 3/3/19 OCG Golf Event (all golfers welcome; open to public) 3/30/19 Jack O’Neill Memorial Golf Classic benefitting Junior Golf 4/13/19 Most Holy Trinity golf event (all golfers welcome; open to public) During this time of year it is critical that we all fix two ball marks and fill two divots every hole...any two will do...they don't have to be yours! We look forward to seeing you "PLAY MORE GOLF.” The 2017 Golf Guides will be available soon. Please take the time to refresh yourself on our
golf policies and procedures. As always, let us know how we can help.
DMGA By Ernie Knobloch
The last proposed rules for senior golfers in 2019 are: Rule 7.G.15(z) - There is no penalty for a ball in a water hazard, as golf balls should float. Senior players should not be penalized for any shortcomings of the manufacturers. Rule 8.k.9(S) - Advertisements claim that golf scores can be improved by purchasing new golf equipment. Since this is financially impractical for many senior players, onehalf stroke per hole may be subtracted for using old equipment. Golf is.... above all.... a game of integrity. Due to an early deadline for this article, plus some bad weather, there are only 3 play dates included in this article and the number of players on each date was fairly small. On the two dates where POINTS was the format, only two team totals were on the positive side. Joe Doyle, Bob Gregoire, David Harris and a Ghost recorded a +2 while Dave Stein, Tyrone Sartin and Richard Armstrong recorded a +1. The best individual scores were posted by David Harris (a remarkable +7) Dave Stein (+3) and Tom O’Connell (+2). The next best team score was a -6 shot by Charles Cangelosi, Frank Morrow, Don Perkins and Ron Rech.
Diamondhead Property Owners…It pays to live and play in Diamondhead…Diamondhead POA members with Property Owners Association Member ID will receive special pricing on golf memberships.
2019 GOLF MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS: FAMILY GOLF Membership includes unlimited golf on both championship golf courses (Pine & Cardinal.) There will be an additional annual golf membership fee of $250.00 for each family member over the four member limit.
INDIVIDUAL GOLF Membership includes unlimited golf on both championship golf courses (Pine & Cardinal) for individual. Additional members of the family may play golf with the payment of a golf fee.
ASSOCIATE INDIVIDUAL GOLF Primary member must be between the ages of 18 – 35 or primary residence outside 35 miles. Membership includes unlimited golf on both championship golf courses (Pine & Cardinal) for individual with payment of cart fee only. Additional members of the family may play golf with the payment of a golf fee.
CUSTOMIZABLE CORPORATE MEMBERHIP Ask how we can create a custom membership for you and your business.
Additional Fees: Weekday Golf Fee $75 Weekend Golf Fee $85 (Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays) Accompanied Guest Rate $55 *Private Golf Cart Annual Trail Fee $600 *Additional Private Golf Cart Annual Trail Fee $380 (per cart) (*) indicates available for DPOA Member Only
Shared Annual Cart Plan $900 (non-transferable) *Monthly Cart Storage $50 *Annual Cart Storage $500 (if paid by January 15th) Cart Fee $18.00 18-hole / $12.00 9-hole USGA Ghin Handicap Service $30
All golf memberships are annual commitments (based on calendar year). First time annual golf members joining after the 23rd of any month will pay a prorated annual golf membership fee beginning on the next full month of membership. Dues and fees are subject to change without notice. Golf fees in club sponsored golf events specifically for DCC annual golf members only are waived. For outing and event play, annual golf members are encouraged to participate but golf fees for non-club sponsored golf events are not waived for event coordinators and it will be incumbent upon them to charge for their golf outings appropriately. For DCC Annual Golf Memberships, family is defined as husband, spouse, and any unmarried dependents age 21 and under still living at home. For DCC Annual POA Member Golf Memberships, eligibility is defined as a Diamondhead Property Owners Association dues payer in good standing with current DPOA Member ID #. Residents must present current DPOA Member ID cards for each individual being included on annual golf membership. Non-residents selecting family membership must verify status with DCC Golf Shop since they will not have DPOA Member ID. Refunds will only be granted once per annual golf membership per calendar year for annual golf membership fees with physician verified medical reasons. The refund amount will be the pro rata share of the prepaid annual golf membership fees based on the 1st day of the month following date of written notice received by DCC Golf Shop Staff (ex. Refund request granted on April 17th would receive 8/12 or 67% refund of prepaid annual golf membership fees less the $80 cancellation fee.) If ACH, the automatic draft will continue as agreed with annual commitment and upon return the refund credit will be granted. In all cases, refunds will be in the form of DCC club credit to be used in DCC Golf Shop or DCC F&B outlets. Member Initials:______
For additional information, please call 228-255-3910, or visit www.diamondheadms.org Diamondhead Country Club & Golf 7600 Country Club Circle, Diamondhead, Mississippi 39525
The MIXED Bag format was led by Billy Stroud, Dutch Vandervort, Dennis Laumann and Chick Baerson with a -35 in relation to par. Coming in second was the team of Tom O’Connell, Gill Arceneaux, David Stein and Ray Badgett with a team score of -33. No one won twice last month in the Closest to the Pin competition. With one week left to play, Mike
Cavataio has 14 wins while Tom O’Connell has 12 during 2018. No other players have double digit wins. With a week left to play, the leading money winners are Tom O’Connell, Gene Demedicis, Marty Herndon, Ernie Knobloch, Bernie Breen, Mike Cavataio, Pat Jarrell, Tony Palmature, Tyrone Sartin and Ron Rech. Eighty eight players have won money in 2018
while twenty one have over $100 on the books. It’s difficult to believe that it’s 2019 (remember reading the book “1984” and thinking that was a long way off. Enjoy 2019 and play as much golf as you can!
DWGA NEWS Here we go again. If this
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Sports CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 20 news looks short it is because it is. The usual problem keeps occurring, rain. The Invitational Tournament that was rescheduled was played the following week and wouldn’t you know it, the rain came. Rain delays caused a loonn-gg round for those ladies. The toournament was well received and many players stated they would like return next year rain or no rain. Below are the only results due to conditions we had. On November 29 the fame was Left Over Turkey Tournament. Of course we could not play it prior to Thanksgiving due to the wonderful weather. Hence the next week was leftovers! First Flight winners were: 1st –Amy Swint, 2ndGeorgeann Luxion, and 3rd-Betty Bowen. Second Flight winners were: 1st-
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Becky Stritzel, 2nd-Cathy Weber, and 3rd-Vicki Stein. Third Flight winners were : 1st-Rosy Humphrey, 2ndCarol Kirschenbaum, and 3rd-Joanne Fried. Birdies were from Rita Durham, Becky Stritzel, and Bev Cox. Closest to the Pin winners were #2-Becky Stritzel and #6-Rita Durham. Chips-Ins were made by Marian Wideman, Amy Swint, Becky Stritzel, Joanne Fried, and 2 from Bev Cox. We can see why Becky did so well in her flight!! The last playdate to be reported was on December 6 with the game being Trophy Day. First Flight winners were: 1st-Betty Bowen, 2nd-Pam Tacona, and 3rd-Terrie Garrett. Second Flight winner were: 1st-Judy Amox and 2ndColleen Jones. Only one birdie was had and that was from Amy Swint. There was also only 1 closest to the Pin and that was from Marian Wideman.
TENNIS January 2019 Diamondhead Tennis World By Steve Garman Director of Tennis
Happy New Year from all of us at Tennis World! Winter N.T.R.P. Jan. 26 & 27 Join us for our first tournament of the year and get a head start on the Spring League matches! Singles, doubles and mixed, all levels. Looking for a partner? Call the Tennis Shop & 228.255.5030 and we will help you. Spring Leagues The new Spring
Leagues start up in early February. We have teams at 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0. If you aren’t already signed up and would like to play, please call the Tennis Shop and we will find a team for you. Junior Tennis Our After-School Programs continue through the school year. 10 and under clinics: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30 – 5:30 11 and over clinics: Monday & Wednesday, 4:30 – 6:00
LIKE I SAID—SHORT AND SWEET. KEEP UP THE GAME!!
DWGAN GOLFING NEWS FROM NOVEMBER 2018 By Shirley Halterman
It appears as though this month’s article may be a bit brief since Mother Nature was yet again not one of our favorite relatives. She provided plenty of cold (burrrr!) rainy weather. In addition, since results from our Club Championship were completed on the first Tuesday in November those results have already been reported in the October article. The second Tuesday of November should have been our Turkey Day. This competition involves each player receiving a picture of a turkey with a number that reflects what your score should be adding your handicap to par for the course. For those who are not familiar with golf the translation of that is: Par for the course is 36 (for nine holes) and your handicap is 20, therefore, your score for 9 holes should be 56. On Turkey Day you try to achieve this score or better. Unfortunately, the day proved to be both cold and windy; and it was determined to cancel play for the day. Guess we will have to bring our Turkeys out again next November. We had better luck on the following Tuesday when our Colored Ball Scrambled was held. We had a good turn out of gals. Each foursome is given a colored golf ball and this ball rotates from player to player in the foursome. The object of the game is not to
lose that colored ball. Don’t put it into the water hazard or hit it so far out of bounds you cannot find it. The winners are the team that has the best score while not losing the colored ball. We also give awards to the best scores achieved by the teams who unfortunately lost the colored ball. And, our winners were: Team who kept the colored ball throughout the 9 holes and had the best score =. Susie Fontenot, Carol Laux, Ruthie O’Neill and Mary Murray. The rest of the scramble winners (even though they lost the colored ball) were 1st Place - Theresa Mauterer, Fran Smith and Nancy Sislow; 2nd Place - Judi Brannan, Sylvia Corban, Sue Richards and Charlene Smuck; and 3rd Place - (three
teams tied for this position and the winners were determined by a score card playoff) Pattie Blackwood, Sandy Merdinyan, Kathie Pierson and Pat VanDervort. Congratulations to all! On the last Tuesday of November we were scheduled to play a traditional Scramble(this format usually has a team of four and each player tees off. The best drive is taken and from that point on the ball in the best location is played. Only one score (the best one) is posted. Once again, Mother Nature interfered and provided very cold, windy weather. However, we did meet at the Club for lunch and a meeting to elect our new officers for the coming year. By the way, if you happen to be new to Dia-
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mondhead or our surrounding communities and want to play 9 holes of golf on Tuesday mornings and meet some new, friendly people please contact our Diamondhead Golf Club House (228-255-3910) and ask them for information on playing with and/or joining the DH Nines Ladies Golf Group. Come check us out. Even if you are new to this great sport, you will find us a good group in which to begin playing this game. We sincerely look forward to providing you with more competition and scores next month provided Mother Nature cooperates. We hope your Thanksgiving was blessed with family, friends and great food!
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Hancock High theatre troupe going to state championships Actors earned two allstar cast acting awards, Best Actress of the Competition and the Outstanding Costume Award. The weekend of December 1st had many highlights for the Hancock High School Theatre troupe; as they traveled to the campus of Southern Mississippi University to participate in the Mississippi Southern Region One-Act Play Competition. HHS performed “The Brown Felt Hat” and was awarded "Distinguished Play" award and will join three other southern region schools at the Mississippi Theatre Association State Championships in Meridian on January 18, 2018. Hancock's Troupe
awards continued with Senior Emma Smith being award "Best Actress" of the competition. Emma's role, depicting a mother trying to protect her daughter and herself while fleeing 1942 London bombings of World War II was deemed best female performance of the competition. Emma created a character that the audience and the judges were amazed by and created the environment to tell the story. Two other Hancock High School actors were honored with "ALL STAR" cast awards. Senior Shelby Lee was honored for the second time in the two years with her portrayal of the war-stressed owner of a hotel housing the American soldiers during World
War II. Joining Shelby as an All-Star was Senior Allie Ferrell. Allie's role, that of a hotel maid from Scotland “just trying to make something of her life”, during wartime when most everyone were trying to survive. An encore performance of “The Brown Felt Hat” will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 7:00 pm in the Hancock County Performing Arts Building, located next to the High School. The Troupe will also perform on Saturday, January 12th, at the Mary C. O’Keefe Center in Ocean Springs. Also on the stage that evening will be Ocean Spring’s state qualifying show, “Scenes from the White Snake”
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As we celebrate our 20th anniversary in the city of Diamondhead, we at USI realize our responsibility to the community as the gateway of Diamondhead, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We extend thanks to Kevin Messina, owner/operator of Landscaper's Edge, and to Scott Johnson, for manicuring and maintaining our property.
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