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Diamondhead
BUSINESS
7610 Country Club Circle, Diamondhead, MS 39525
The Diamondhead News is the ONLY official voice of the Diamondhead Country Club and Property Owners Association, Inc. As such, it is solely responsible for its content. The Diamondhead Property Owners Association, Inc. will maintain sole control of the editorial content. A monthly publication by the Diamondhead P.O.A.; offices are located at 7610 Country Club Circle, Diamondhead, MS 39525 Email dhnews@cableone.net Telephone 228-332-2282 Editor Karen Flores Gulf Publishing Co., Inc., the publisher of the Sun Herald will be responsible for production, printing, advertising and distribution (by mail) of The Diamondhead News. For advertising information, call Derrick Ivy at (228) 896-2415 or email divy@sunherald.com.
POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Marthouse, President
720-273-4593
Karen Rice, Secretary
228-216-9990
Pat Laird, Ex-Officio
228-255-5017
Bmarthouse@dpoa.org
Craig Harvey, Vice-President 228-342-8395
Charvey@dpoa.org
Bill Hatchett, Treasurer
Bhatchett@dpoa.org
Teresa Ertel, Director Gary Becker, Director
985-256-0577
504-460-7710
630-215-7996
630-773-8398
813-215-2761
Krice@dpoa.org
Plaird@dpoa.org Tertel@dpoa.org
Gbecker@dpoa.org
Donald Silcio, Director
985-768-6991
Dsilicio@dpoa.org
Stewart Nutting, Director
228-363-2549
Snutting@dpoa.org
228-467-5403
ASSOCIATION STAFF Tom Koger .............................................................................. Genereal Manager Darrion McInnis............................................................................... Comptroller Karen Flores ............................................................................. Managing Editor Steve Garman ....................................................................... Tennis Professional Nancy Perkins........................................................................ Sales & Marketing Chris Altese .................................................................................Director of Golf “Hoppy” Smith ...............................Director of Training & Player Development Steven 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
DIAMONDHEAD COUNTRY CLUB & PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Financial Summary, May 31, 2019
LETTER FROM THE POA PRESIDENT The Diamondhead POA has been very active this past month and I want to take this time to reflect on the positive progress we’ve achieved to move our community forward. Father’s Day was a huge success at the Country Club with more than 200 reservations, making it our largest Father’s Day event in the history of the POA. We also had our first Blues and BBQ Night so thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the start of Summer with us. It’s always our goal to make sure members love to live here in Diamondhead so we are constantly thinking of ways to update our amenities and provide new and exciting offerings for our community to enjoy. Be on the lookout for more local selections on the menu at 19th Hole Bar & Grill and stay tuned for some exciting new entertainment on Saturday nights. As always, we continue to place an emphasis on collection efforts for member dues and covenant enforcements, which maintains our property values and keeps up the appearances of our community. We are pushing towards 100% compliance, having brought 312 of the 328 violations into compliance to date. We are also proud of our collection efforts. As
Month Membership Dues Country Club Golf Operations Academy Tennis Marina Pier House Airport Recreation Grounds Maint Facilities Maint Marketing Administration
Revenue
Totals
269,994 168,849 168,629 6,393 9,349 6,250 2,343 1,445 17,592 650,844
Year-to-Date
Revenue
Membership Dues Country Club Golf Operations Academy Tennis Marina Pier House Airport Recreation Grounds Maint Facilities Maint Marketing Administration
1,391,319 707,634 757,548 35,007 34,725 31,250 12,437 8,189 93,388 3,071,497
Totals
Capital Projects
Expensed
Grounds Country Club Golf Tennis Recreation Facilities/Maintenance Administration Marina Airport Common Amenities Totals
Expense 15 178,127 143,199 6,274 9,971 11,600 575 2,102 29,366 25,232 33,116 16,087 112,606 568,270
Expense 15 892,450 628,422 30,955 60,866 45,479 7,217 12,674 129,548 127,605 157,357 70,211 521,747 2,684,545
Approved
Net Income (Net Loss) 269,979 (9,278) 25,429 (6,274) (3,578) (2,250) 5,675 241 (27,921) (25,232) (33,116) (16,087) (95,013) 82,575
Net Income (Net Loss) 1,391,304 (184,816) 129,126 (30,955) (25,858) (10,754) 24,033 (238) (121,359) (127,605) (157,357) (70,211) (428,359) 386,952
271,134 (18,760) 23,337 (5,017) (5,332) (263) 3,942 87 (37,673) (25,895) (29,012) (11,368) (77,458) 87,721
Budget 1,363,675 (114,100) 47,364 (26,225) (34,250) (10,037) (10,241) 435 (132,541) (145,402) (159,478) (60,703) (431,997) 286,499
Budget Variance (1,156) 9,482 2,093 (1,257) 1,754 (1,987) 1,733 154 9,752 663 (4,104) (4,719) (17,555) (5,146)
Dues Allocation
Budget Variance 27,629 (70,715) 81,762 (4,729) 8,391 (717) 34,275 (673) 11,182 17,797 2,120 (9,507) 3,638 100,453
Dues Allocation
9,278 6,274 3,578 2,250 27,921 25,232 33,116 16,087 95,013 218,749
184,816 30,955 25,858 10,754 238 121,359 127,605 157,357 70,211 428,359 1,157,511
Variance
61,617 27,131 110,183 7,699 3,438 25,400
75,000 103,000 224,000 14,000 36,000 25,000 255,000
13,383 75,869 113,817 6,301 32,563 25,000 229,600
235,467
732,000
496,533
of May 2019, we have received 106 payments for past due accounts, resulting in more than $242,560 collected. The POA has been gathering valuable data to better understand the needs and concerns of our POA members. We recently sent out a survey to gather feedback on several areas of interest, including roles and responsibilities of the POA and the City; the impact and perception of the impending expira-
Budget
tion of the covenants; and the use, value and suggestions regarding our amenities. We sent the survey out through email and had hard copies available at the Country Club. The majority of the respondents had lived here in Diamondhead for 10 years or more and are active in our community with over 75% voting in the last election. From the survey results, we learned that a majority of residents believe that
the cost of POA dues are reasonable considering the value that the covenants and amenities provide. The survey results also reinforced to us that there is a big concern about the possibility of covenant expiration and that members need and want more information about the plans and the options moving forward. Additionally, there con-
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President CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 2 tinues to be confusion regarding the role of the POA and the City, which we are hopeful that our regular Diamondhead Community Collaborative meetings will help us work on. Thanks to everyone who took the time to not only take the survey but to also provide thoughtful comments. We will be sure to share the survey data with our membership very soon on our website and on our Facebook page. All of this feedback will be invaluable as our POA Board and 2020 Committee continue to make plans for the future of Diamondhead.
As a reminder, we invite you to stop by our official POA Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mydiamondheadpoa for real-time updates on all that we are up to.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to not only take the survey but to also provide thoughtful comments. We encourage conversation and love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to come to me or another POA board member and share your questions, comments or
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concerns. Additionally, if you are involved in a group that meets regularly and would like to hear about the activities and developments in our community, please contact me at bmarthouse@dhpoa.org and I would love to make plans to attend. We also welcome you to join us at our open board meetings. In June, we had more than 100 members attend! This is a great way to keep up on all the POA’s efforts. We value what you have to say and look forward to our continued communication as we work together to plan for the future of Diamondhead. Sincerely, Bob
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MAY MINUTES DIAMONDHEAD COUNTRY CLUB AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC A regular meeting of the Board was held at the Diamondhead Country Club, Diamondhead, MS. VicePresident Craig Harvey chaired the meeting and called it to order at 7:00 PM. Present were Vice President Harvey, Secretary Karen Rice, Treasurer Bill Hatchett, Director Gary Becker, Director Teresa Ertel, Director Stewart Nutting, Director Donald Silcio. Absent were President Bob Marthouse and Ex-Officio Pat Laird. Also present were GM Tom Koger, Board Attorney August Rechtien, Controller Darrion McInnis and approximately 50 members. Minutes of the April 15, 2019 regular meeting of the Board of Directors were approved as submitted. Minutes of the May 10, 2019 special meeting of the Board of Directors were approved as submitted. Motion to Amend the Agenda – Director Ertel moved to amend the agenda to remove items 5, 6 and 7 for discussion. Motion was seconded by Director Nutting and passed unanimously. Financials – A financial report ending April 30 was given by Controller McInnis. It is attached as Exhibit “A” General Manager Report – GM Koger reported that collections of delinquent accounts continue to improve and violation compliance is on the rise as well.
New Business: Motion to Approve Proposed By-Laws Amendments (subject to membership approval pursuant to Article III, Section 8.1 of the Bylaws) was made by VP Harvey, seconded by Director Becker and passed unanimously. Motion to Publish the By-Laws Amendment online for review and consideration by members was made by VP Harvey, seconded by Director Becker and passed unanimously. Motion to Propose Consideration of the By-Laws Amendments by the members at the annual meeting in June was made by VP Harvey, seconded by Director Nutting and passed unanimously. Motion to Approve the Printing, Mailing, and Cost of the Annual Meeting was made by VP Harvey, seconded by Director Ertel and passed unanimously. Annual Meeting of the Association – It was announced that the Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019. More information will be mailed out within a week. 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. Pay Raises not to exceed 2.5% were approved. It will take effect within 2 pay periods. The Executive Session ended at 6:55pm. Member Forum – No one had signed up to speak at the forum, but a good question and answer session ensued. Questions and suggestions from the members included the proposed new Dog Park, 2020 lawsuit hearing in July, release of the full Golfmak report to members, update on the tree clearing situation and future plans at East Rec, and a lesson in how to pronounce our street names after a question from a new resident. Adjournment – A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Treasurer Hatchett and seconded by Director Ertel. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36pm. Respectfully submitted, Karen H Rice Secretary Approved by action of the Board on June 17, 2019
POA VIOLATIONS JUNE 2019 By Ginger Necaise Member Advocate/Covenant Enforcement
Violations/Complaints (67) 11 – Boats and trailers 5 – Unpermitted construction 6 – RV/Campers 9 – Vehicles parked in yard
10 – Utility trailers 2 – Animal running loose 11 – Overgrown/Unsightly property 2 – Animal noise 2 – Real Estate signs 1 – Inoperable vehicles 4 - Nuisance 2 – Noise complaint 2 – Improper fence
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PUBLIC SERVICES By Mary Gobert
EAST HANCOCK LIBRARY June has come and gone and it’s officially summer! Get those flip flops out and head over to the library for some leisure time fun. Start a new book series, have a family reading challenge, check out some DVDs, or join us in one of the scheduled activities, such as: Strength and Flexibility class is every Monday and Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This July, there are five Mondays and Tuesdays. Bonus! Classes start on July 1 and finish up the month on July 30. Come one day or both whenever you can. Your body will thank you for it! LSD (Literary Society of Diamondhead) Book Club will meet Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss “The Never Game” by Jeffery Deaver. An optional lunch follows at a local
spot. The boot scootin’ continues Thursdays, July 11, 18, and 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with line dancing lessons. Come at 10 a.m. for the very basics, 10:30 a.m. for a bit more, 11 a.m. to get ready for your close-up, or stay for it all! It’s Movie Time at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Call the library at 255-4800 for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTES The library will be closed on July 4th. The Summer Reading Wrap-up Party is at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug 2. Please put this on your calendar now. If The Diamondhead News is delayed in the mail it may not arrive in time to jog your memory. A summer of reading is an awesome thing, and celebrating it is too! See you at the library!
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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 and The Praise Band. Two Adult Christian Education classes are offered each Sunday from 9 to 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 to 11 a.m. each Sunday for infants through kindergarten. We are currently taking Registrations for the 20192020 School year, which begins in September 2019. Class times: 9 a.m. to noon. Registration fee: $80, Non-Refundable Class Tuition: $95 - 3-year-olds Attend Tuesday and Thursday $140 – 4 -year-olds Attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday Note:
3-year-old class – Child must be 3 by Aug. 31 and potty trained. 4-year-old class – Child must be 4 by Aug. 31. For more information, please call Diamondhead Community Church office (228) 255-5556
DIAMONDHEAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5305 Noma Dr. Diamondhead, MS 39525 www. diamondheadumc.org Worship Services on Sunday begin at 9 a.m. (Heritage/Traditional) and 11 a.m. (Harbor/Modern) Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the month. Sunday School is offered to every age group. Children are welcome to worship with their parents, or there is a nursery available for kids 4 and under. Men’s Coffee Group meets every Tuesday at 8 a.m. Our Student Ministry meets every Sunday evening 5 to 7 p.m. with a meal provided. Each Student participates in games, art, music, biblical lessons, and fun. Look for more information regarding fun family activities for the summer. Student Ministry will resume on Aug. 18. On June 5, our youth returned from their summer trip helping home owners with the recovery of Hurricane Michael. They helped homeowners with their overgrown yards, filling in driveways, cutting down and chopping trees,
and clearing a fence line. Seashore District Night at the shuckers is Friday, July 12. The first pitch is at 6:35 pm. Vacation Bible School is July 21 to 25 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a light snack provided. You can register now — ages 4 and up — vbspro.events/p/95d040.
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, The Reverend Mary Koppel was installed as Rector of Saint Thomas, Diamondhead. Officiants at the service were The Very Rev Stephen Kidd, Dean of the Coastal Region of Mississippi for the Diocese of Mississippi and The Rev. Gedge Gayle, preacher, retired rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Metairie, Louisiana The Diocese of Mississippi clergy in attendance were The Rev. Jane Bearden, The Rev. Clelie McCandles, The Rev. Patrick Sanders, The Rev. Wayne Ray, The Rev. Liz Goodyear Jones, The Rev. Wayne Nicholson, The Rev. Cecil Jones, The Rev. Tom Fanning, The Rev. Chris Robinson. The Diocese of Louisiana clergy in attendance were The Rev. Fred Devall, The Rev. Susan Gaumer, The Rev. Richard Easterling, The Rev. Jay Angerer, The Rev. Michael Hackett, deacon. Also present were Rev. Charles Hawkins and Erroll Montgomery-Robertson A reception followed to welcome the newly in-
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Community CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 8 stalled rector! St. Thomas is thrilled that Rev. Mary Koppel agreed to be our fulltime priest. We welcome her and her family!
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PINES 309 Hwy 90 Waveland, MS (228) 467-6771 Services: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. each Sunday with Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. In addition, we have a 1 p.m. Bible Class on Wednesday afternoons plus a light supper at 5:45 p.m. followed by a contemporary worship service featuring a dialogue sermon. For traditional Holy Week services
including Holy Thursday and Good Friday as well as times for Easter Sunday worship, please call our church office. We also hold an Easter 6:30 Sunrise Service at Veterans’ Pier (Beach Blvd. and Coleman Ave.). Everyone is welcome.
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 5370 Kiln-Delisle Road Kiln, MS 39556 (228) 255-1800 Annunciation Catholic Church celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday, June 23 with a mass celebrated by Bishop Kihneman and Father Bob Higginbotham, the current pastor. A reception followed in the Parish Hall. Weekend Mass schedule is Saturday at 4 p.m. and
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Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 3:30 to 4 p.m.
HEBREW 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 deter-
mining the true meaning) Contact Person: Theo Reshew (228) 493-2566
GRACE CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 9208 Edwin Ladner Rd. Pass Christian (228) 255-3255 Pastor Stan gracechapelms@cableone.net Sunday morning: Bible study groups, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening: Adult Bible study, 5 p.m. 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
SPCA OF DIAMONDHEAD P.O. Box 6481, Diamondhead, MS 39525 (228) 861-2287
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By Toni Grey
The Annual Membership Meeting of the SPCA of Diamondhead, MS, Inc., was held June 10 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Toni Grey, as Vice President, presided over the meeting and presented a brief overview of the Annual Report. Old business discussed included an update to the Turtle relocation project in the Duck Pond, the ongoing problem of the dumping
(or abandoning) of dogs, cats, ducks, turtles, etc. in Diamondhead and proposed solutions and the need for feral cat trapping, neutering and spaying. The election of new officers resulted in Toni Grey as President; Peggy Hollier, Vice-President; Betty Maxwell, Secretary; Anna Smith,Treasurer. Board members included Marie Alongi, Myra Derry, Clare Hanson, and Mary Ellen Turcotte. New business presented included plans for a children’s animal kindness program in local schools. Ms. Grey reminded the members that this is an election year for our State Senators and Representatives. It is an opportune time to discuss the lack of animal cruelty laws in the State of Mississippi. She reminded everyone that Mississippi ranks No. 49 among all the states. She pointed out that
Louisiana is ranked No. 7. Even law enforcement complains about the fact that their hands are tied in most cases because there are no laws to protect animals from cruelty. We must hold our legislators accountable. The officers and board members honored Thelma Hopkins for her years of service by naming her President Emeritus of the SPCA of Diamondhead. In addition, they are having a Magnolia Honor Tree planted in her name through the Keep Diamondhead Beautiful organization. Toni Grey asked the members present to be ambassadors promoting the SPCA of Diamondhead and to encourage friends to join, as well as make donations including Memorial donations in memory of loved ones including pets and to volunteer to foster strays.
Our featured pet looking for a forever home is Jordan. He is one of Thelma’s foster cats. He is a lovable fur ball — a big, lovable fur ball. He is orange and black, sort of like a little tiger. He is 11 years old, but has a lot of good years ahead of him. His vaccinations are up to date. Food with fish in it doesn’t agree with him, but he loves chicken and beef. He will make someone a sweet companion. Please call the SPCA at (228) 861-2287 if you are interested in adopting Jordan.
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and August but will return in September. Watch for news to be announced.
CLUBS DIAMONDHEAD DPIA TO HOST SUPERVISOR CANDIDATES In August, Hancock County Supervisor candidates for the 3rd and 5th Districts will ask Diamondhead residents for their votes. All candidates are Republican and, therefore, August’s Primary Election will determine the winners. Diamondhead East voters will choose from four District 3 candidates: Danny Johnson, Kodie Koennen, Carl Necaise, and Fred Sullivan. Diamondhead West voters will choose between incumbent Darrin “Bo” Ladner and challenger Diana Ladner for 5th Dis-
trict County Supervisor. The Diamondhead DPIA will invite candidates for Supervisor in both districts to speak at the July meeting. Please join us! The date is Thursday, July 18 at the Diamondhead Country Club. We gather at 10 a.m. to welcome members and newcomers. The agenda begins at 10:30 a.m. with a brief meeting followed by our speakers. Stay for lunch and conversation at noon. All are welcome. The Diamondhead DPIA is an alliance of democratic, progressive, and independent-minded residents whose mission is to inform, organize and energize fellow citizens to
achieve a better community. We’re all in this together! For more information, email DiamondheadDems@gmail.com.
DIAMONDHEAD WINE CLUB By Lou Ertel and Marshall Kyger
The Diamondhead Wine Club is dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of wine. At each monthly tasting, we sample at least six 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. Note: The DWC takes a summer break during July
DIAMONDHEAD GARDEN CLUB In May, Diamondhead Garden Club celebrated the end of their gardening year with a luncheon, plant swap, and installation of officers for 20192021. For the luncheon, the tables had creative floral designs in small white baskets; at the end of lunch the bouquets were given away as part of the plant swap. Garden Club Member Penny Crawford installed the new officers presenting each with a hand-painted picture of white dogwoods, which are the Garden Club flower. Penny installed the following: President, Dianne Domangue; 1st Vice President, Marilyn Bliler; 2nd Vice President, Joyce Hunt; Treasurer, Mary Street; and Corresponding Secretary, Pat Hultman. Absent was Recording Secretary, Teresa Lake, who will installed at a later time. All members present enjoyed their lunches and the companionship of fellow gardeners. At the end of the luncheon, DGC members adjourned to the Maluhia Garden to have a picture made with the bird sanctuary sign; the signs were created by Garden Club talented artist Penny Crawford. The bird signs are now placed around Diamondhead to inform the public about Diamondhead being a bird sanctuary to protect all birds in our city. At the Spanish Trail
Elise Breen, first place winner at May party.
District Meeting on May 21 in Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead Garden Club was presented an award given by the Garden Clubs of America at the National Garden Club Convention in Biloxi. The National Garden Club Award is for “1st Runner Up in Native Plant Planting.” This award came with a $250 check for our Garden Club to use in future gardening adventures. Diamondhead Garden Club was the recipient of several awards from the State Garden Club as well as the awards from the Deep South Convention. Over the summer, DGC will have several meetings to plan their 2019-20 garden club year and plans for the Spanish Trail District Meeting in October. DGC is hoping a find a black Diamondhead Live Oak Registry notebook; if you know where this note-
book is located, please contact President Dianne Domangue. We are delighted to welcome visitors and new members. Diamondhead Garden Club is open to all who wish to join the only requirement being an interest in plants and gardening. Come to our September at 9:30 a.m. for Meet & Greet and door prize tickets with the Garden Club meeting beginning at 10 a.m. at Diamondhead Country Club. For more Garden Club information, contact President Dianne Domangue at 332-1747.
LADIES BRIDGE PARTY CLUB JULY PARTY The date for our July party is Friday, July 26 at the Country Club. Arrival
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Taylor will be attending the University of Southern Mississippi Honors College with the Presidential Scholarship this coming fall. She plans to major in marine biology with a minor in mathematics. P.E.O. Chapter T STAR student, Avery Lyons, was presented a $500.00 check to acknowledge her outstanding scholastic & extracurricular performance at Bay High School. Avery will be attending the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Pictured is Avery, Kathie Esher, Chapter T STAR Scholarship Chairperson, and Avery’s mother, Sarah Lyons.
Clubs CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 16 time is 9:15 a.m. and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30 a.m. The chairman of this party is Dot LeJeune and Cecilia Stout is the co-chairman. You can call Dot at 255-1154 or Cecilia at 255-7067 if you (after 10 a.m.) to reserve or cancel your reservation. The winners at the May party were Elise Breen, first place; Joan Hill, second place; and Geri Martin, third place. Our special prize went to Janet Roche. Diamondhead residents interested in becoming members should contact Terre Settle at 255-9892 or Gay Young at 255-1528.
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Barbara Quebedeaux, OLA Senior Taylor Slade and Gaydell Beyer presenting the Philanthropic Educational Organization- Chapter U MSS Scholarship.
Diamondhead Newcomers Club does not meet in July and August. Meetings will resume in September. Diamondhead Women’s Club does not meet in July and August. Meetings will resume on the first Wednesday in September.
OLA TAYLOR SLADE RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP FROM PEO/CHAPTER U Our Lady Academy (OLA) Senior Taylor Slade has been awarded a scholarship from the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) Chapter U of Diamondhead for her application in the program. Chapter U sisterhood is an international organization devoted to charitable projects and to the support and promotion of educational opportunities for women.
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FRIDAY MORNING LINE DANCERS Lessons and dancing, led by Molly, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Fridays at the Diamondhead Community Center. Everyone is welcome. Great exercise, great fun and free. For details or cancellations, visit the web site: https://sites.google.com/ site/getmoving12345678/
WEDNESDAY MORNING MODERATE AEROBICS Aerobics, led by Molly, are held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Diamondhead Community Center. This class is free. You may wish to stay on for a Tai Chi class led by Paula from 10 to 11 a.m.
MARATHON BRIDGE P.E.O. Chapter T STAR student, Avery Lyons, was presented a $500.00 check to acknowledge her outstanding scholastic & extracurricular performance at Bay High School. Avery will be attending the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Pictured are Avery, Kathie Esher, Chapter T STAR Scholarship Chairperson, and Avery’s mother, Sarah Lyons.
September will be here before we know it with the start of Marathon Bridge. We are inviting you to join us for an afternoon of
party bridge at the Community Center held the second Thursday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. The Marathon Bridge group will commence monthly beginning Sept. 12 at the Community Center. Play will conclude April 9, 2020, at the Country Club followed by lunch and prizes awarded to the winners. Please submit your $50 registration fee to Terry Sullivan, 8832 Malino Place, Diamondhead MS 39525 by Aug. 15. Come join us for an afternoon of bridge, friendship and camaraderie! Should you have any questions, please call Terry Sullivan (228) 342-6954.
DIAMONDHEAD DUPLICATE BRIDGE NEWS The Diamondhead Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 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 at (228) 234 1343. The club’s website is http://www.bridgeclub.ms/. Our winners in May: Monday, May 6 — 1st Marie Picou & Janelle Kunellis Monday, May 13 — 1st N-S Margie Ezelle & Alice Ladner 1st E-W Shirley Abels & Bea Allen Monday, May 20 — 1st N-S Cynthia Allen & Alice Ladner
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Clubs CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 18 1st E-W Caroline Fisher & Betty Jones Monday, May 27 — 1st Suzanne Baer & Linda Denechaud Wednesday, May 1 — 1st N-S Lynne Grimes & Betty Morgan 1st E-W Robert Reich & LaWayne Eberhart Wednesday, May 8 — 1st N-S Marian & JC Price 1st E-W Bruce Stinson & Caroline Fisher Wednesday, May 15 — 1st N-S Lesly White & Betty Jones 1st E-W ChiChi Tucker & Cynthia Allen Wednesday, May 22 — 1st N-S Lesly White & Joan Schenck 1st E-W Marian & JC Price Wednesday, May 29 — 1st N-S Michael Kayses & Don Hopes 1st E-W Bobby Sylvester & Betsey Murin Friday, May 3 — 1st N-S Twyla Hall & Lynne Logan 1st E-W Don & Shirley Hopes Friday, May 10 — 1st N-S Don Hopes & Alice Ladner 1st E-W Chichi Tucker & Shirley Hopes Friday, May 17 — 1st N-S Joan Schenck & Daryl
Fisher 1st E-W Chichi Tucker & Lesly White Friday, May 24 — 1st N-S Linda Denechaud & Irma Welch 1st E-W Betty Jones & Bruce Stinson Friday, May 31 — 1st Joan Schenck & Daryl Fisher
DIAMONDHEAD HOLDS MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE The City of Diamondhead, Diamondhead Property Owners Association, and the VFW Post 2880 sponsored the ninetieth annual Memorial Day Service on Saturday, May 25. Approximately 200 Diamondhead residents and guests gathered under the oaks at the Diamondhead Country Club to pay tribute to those veterans that the community has lost through the years. The service was opened with the presentation of colors by the Hancock High School JROTC Honor Guard under the directions of Major James. The National Anthem was led and sung by Ms. Barbara Knapstein. After the colors were retired, Congressman Steven Palazzo spoke of the many veterans’ sacrifices that were made so we
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could enjoy freedom in America. There was a short musical presentation, provided by retired Navy Command Master Chief Doug Maxwell, of military period pieces from the Civil War to present day. The guest speaker was Rear Admiral John A. Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Commander, and the Navy’s Oceanographer. Retired Navy Captain Robert Garrett then presented a beautiful remembrance prayer. Retired Marine Colonel Charles Ingraham and retired Navy Command Master Chief Doug Maxwell read the list of 266 Diamondhead veterans lost. Retired Army Staff Sargent Don Perkins then led the audience in a sing-a-long of the Service Medleys and America the Beautiful. The service was closed by thanking all the volunteers for their efforts, thanking the guest speaker, Admiral Okon, and thanking those that participated in the event. May God bless our veterans and bless the United States of America so that we may never forget.
COUNTRY CLUB NEWS THURSDAY SPECIALS – PRIME RIB Available every Thursday, slow cooked and sliced to order. Served with choice of two sides and house salad. $23.95
TWO FOR $23 SPECIALS Thursday, July 4: BBQ Ribs — Half Rack slow cooked and falling of the bone, served with roasted potatoes and green beans. Thursday, July 11: Hamburger steak topped with a mushroom demi served with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. Thursday, July 18: Beef tips slow cooked with mushroom and Madeira wine served over steamed white rice with grilled asparagus. Thursday, July 25: Baked spaghetti topped with home-made meatballs served with salad and garlic bread.
FRIDAY STEAK AND SEAFOOD NIGHT Friday, July 5: Cajun snapper and shrimp served over cheddar cheese grits with fresh diced tomatoes, cilantro, green onions with bacon crumbles $26.95. Friday, July 12: Fresh sword fish grilled outside on the cooker and topped with cilantro lime cream reduction. $27.95. Friday, July 19: Grilled grouper seasoned and grilled outside on the SEE COUNTRY CLUB, PAGE 22
THURSDAY NIGHT TWO FOR $23 Two for $23.00 special and 12-ounce, slow roasted Prime Certified Angus for $23.95. Our regular dinner menu also available
JULY 4
BBQ Ribs. Half Rack slow cooked and falling off the bone, served with roasted potatoes and green beans.
JULY 11
Hamburger Steak. Topped with a mushroom demi served with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
JULY 18
Beef Tips slow cooked with mushroom and Madeira wine served over steamed white rice with grilled asparagus.
JULY 25
Baked Spaghetti topped with homemade meatballs, served with salad and garlic bread.
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JULY 7 Cajun Snapper & Shrimp served over cheddar cheese grits with fresh diced tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions with bacon crumbles. $26.95 WINE
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JULY 12 Fresh Swordfish grilled outside on the cooker and topped with cilantro lime cream reduction. $27.95
JULY 19 Grilled Grouper seasoned and grilled outside on the cooker and topped with shrimp and crab in a white wine cream sauce, romano & parmesan cheese. $28.95
JULY 26 Redfish blackened and topped with crawfish and andouille sausage in a mild Cajun cream sauce. $28.95
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Country Club CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 20 cooker and topped with shrimp and crab in a white wine cream sauce and Romano and parmesan cheeses. $28.95 Friday, July 26: Redfish blackened and topped with crawfish and andouille sausage in a mild Cajun cream sauce. $28.95.
SATURDAY NIGHTS TWO FOR $20 Saturday, July 6: Chicken Parmesan, smothered in marinara and mozzarella and placed over angel hair pasta. Served with garlic bread Saturday, July 13: Grilled pork chop, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable medley. Saturday, July 20: Blues and BBQ Night, no specials Saturday, July 27: Monterey chicken breast, topped cheese, green onion, diced tomatoes BBQ sauce, and bacon, served with mashed potatoes and green beans.
WEDNESDAY BAR SPECIALS/ APPETIZERS July 3: Loaded potato skins. $8 Chicken and Rice Casserole served with steamed broccoli and cornbread muffin. $11 July 10: Smoked Tuna Dip with
crackers. $9 Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya with garlic bread. $11 July 17: Golden Fried Steak Bites with Sawmill Gravy. $9 Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad. $11 July 24 Cajun Nachos. $9 Taco Salad — tortilla bowl filled with ground beef, lettuce, pico de gallo, onion, cheese, and sour cream. Served with spicy Ranch dressing. $10 July 31 Buffalo Chicken Tenders with celery and Cajun ranch dip. $8 Giant Stuffed Baked Potato — loaded with pulled chicken, bacon, cheese, green onion, and tomato. Topped with sour cream. $11
BLUES AND BBQ NIGHT July 20, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Adults, $19.95 /children ages 6-10 ,$10.95 / ages 4-5, $5.95 / 3 and under, free Menu: Pulled pork, BBQ chicken, kielbasa, ribs, and beef brisket Coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, green beans, Parmesan roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, and soft rolls
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Entertainment In The 19th Hole
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July 5 - Redline July 12 - Regulators July 19 - Southern Voice July 26 - Redline
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BLUES & 5:00-8:30 MUSIC UNTIL 10:00
BBQ
Adult Trivia with Ronnie Hammons July 3 & July 17 7:30 9:30
Karaoke Every Thursday with Ronnie Hammons 7:00 - 10:00
Every Wednesday night we offer appetizer & bar specials in the 19th Hole that you won't want to miss!
We're firing up our cooker, slow-cooking & smoking the meats all day! PULLED PORK BBQ CHICKEN KIELBASA BRISKET COLE SLAW
GREEN BEANS CORN ON THE COB BAKED BEANS POTATO SALAD PARMESAN ROASTED POTATOES Served with an assortment of BBQ sauces from the area!
Beer Specials All Night!
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Adults: $19.95. Kids 6-10: $10.95, Kids 4-5: $5.95, Kids 3 & under: Free Call 228 255-2918 for reservations by July 18, 2019 Diamondhead Country Club · www.diamondheadms.org
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Kids 4 - 10 $7.95
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JULY 13 Grilled Pork Chop served with
JULY 27 Monterey Chicken Breast topped with cheese, green onion, diced tomatoes, BBQ
roasted garlic mashed potatoes and
sauce, and bacon. Served
seasonal vegetable medley
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2019 TENNIS WORLD SUMMER CAMPS
DIAMONDHEAD TENNIS WORLD Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00
SUMMER SIZZLER NIGHT TOURNAMENT JULY 19, 20 Join us for this fun doubles night tournament. Play begins at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Ladies’ and men’s doubles plus mixed. One event only per player in this one. Need a partner? Give us a call at (228) 255-5030, and we will find one for you.
SUMMER CAMPS
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June 3 - 7 June 10 - 14 June 24 - 28 July 8 - 12 July 15 - 19 July 29 - Aug. 2
We will have openings for our July camps the weeks of July 8–12, July 15–19, and July 29–Aug. 2. The camps are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. These camps are a great way to introduce your child or grandchild to our fantastic lifetime sport. For children ages 6 to 15. Call (228) 255-5030 or stop by Tennis World to register.
Supplies Needed: Pack lunch daily (except Pizza Party Fridays). Tennis shoes required. Bathing suit, sunscreen, towel, bug spray, etc. Loaner tennis rackets available. Do not need to be a Diamondhead resident or Tennis World member to participate! 228 255-5030 sgarman@dhpoa.org www.diamondheadms.org
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2019 DIAMONDHEAD SUMMER Child_________________________________________________________________________________ Age______________________ JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS Please indicate session(s): Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6
Child_________________________________________________________________________________ Age______________________ Parent/Guardian Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________City_________________State_____Zip_______Phone_______________ Cell Phone______________________________________Email___________________________________________________________ In Emergency Contact______________________________________________________________________________________________ Tennis Level (circle) Beginner Intermediate Advanced I hereby grant permission for my son or daughter to be photographed and/or videotaped by Diamondhead Country Club, Golf, Tennis & POA in conjunction with activities associated with Tennis Summer Camp. I hereby grant the POA permission to use my child's likeness in any and all of its publications, including websites, without payment or any other consideration. I expressly and forever discharge the Diamondhead POA and any of its authorized agents any and all claims and demands of any kind whatsoever in relation to, or arising out of, the image. I also don’t hold the Diamondhead POA/Tennis World responsible for injury that may occur due to my child’s participation in Tennis World Summer Camp.
Monday-Thursday 6:00pm - 7:30pm __________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name10 - 13 1. June 2. July 15 - 18
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Do not need to be a Diamondhead resident or golf member to participate Limited to 1st 30 paid entries.
228 255-3910
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SPORTS DIAMONDHEAD GOLF By Chris Altese, PGA Director of Golf
Golf continues to heat up in Diamondhead! Our golf courses are in beautiful condition. We appreciate the support and cooperation of our annual golf members and property owners. Be sure to like the Diamondhead Country Club Facebook page and Instagram page to keep current on happenings and specials. Held the first weekend in June, once again the Hawaiian Invitational was a huge success. The field consisted of 48 couples from all across the southern region. Many compliments on the food, golf course, staff, and just Diamondhead in general. New friends and memories were made. Congratulations to our champions, Harry and Tami Green! The Greens have now won this event twice. Special thanks to our tournament committee, John and Sandy Price, and the many volunteers that help make this an enjoyable
outing for all of our couples. Our 2nd Summer Junior Golf Clinic is scheduled to take place from July 15 to 18. Limited to the first 30 paid entries in each session. Open to all juniors age 5 to 15. Cost is $120 per junior with a $20 early bird discount if paid in
Caption: Jerry Ingraham 2019 Overall “Low Net” Aloha Tournament.
First Flight Winners: Judy Tauzin, Susie Fontenot & Therese Mauterer.
Nines Members getting ready to head out for the Annual Aloha Tournament.
full three days prior to start date. Check with the Golf Shop for more information or to sign up. Sign up fast before it fills up. Speaking of junior golf … we would like to congratulate all of our junior golf program members on a great summer so far
but in particular the four juniors that have qualified again for the U.S. Kids Golf World Championships being held in Pinehurst, North Carolina, in August. Rowdy Foster (age 8), Karstyn Altese (age 10), Jack Lawson (age 11), and Katelynn Altese (age 15) all earned eligibility status to play in this championship. The U.S. Kids Golf World Championship and the U.S. Kids Teen World Championship are the largest and most prestigious events in the world of their kind. Both three-day tournaments, held in the setting of tall southern pines, attracts nearly 2,000 participants from across the United States and more than 30 countries abroad. To receive an invitation, junior golfers must complete the season as a top player in their age category and shoot the minimum score twice during the season as required by the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship committee. Congratulations to each of them and have fun in Pinehurst! Having juniors qualify
for the World Championships from one club four years in a row is a phenomenal accomplishment. The Cardinal golf course will be undergoing greens renovations as well as some other minor improvements beginning Monday, July 1. During this time (approx. 10 weeks depending on weather), we will be utilizing a double or split tee start each morning on the Pine from 7:30 a.m. to 9:14 a.m. and then we will return to single tee times off #1 at 11:44 a.m. Tee times will not be available between 9:14 a.m. and 11:44 a.m. as we must allow space for all morning play to make their respective turns onto the opposite nine holes. Annual golf members, we have been able to secure special golf rates at other area golf courses so please ask us for more information and take this opportunity to make a short road trip with your group. Mark your calendars! DCC’s Member-Member is currently
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Second Flight Winners: Fran Smith and Sylvia Corban (unfortunately, Kitty Gregoire had to leave before we could get her pic).
scheduled to be played on the Cardinal on Sept. 6 to 8. The Shaka, Diamondhead Country Club’s Club Championship, will be held Oct. 26 and 27. Multiple divisions and multiple tees. Feel free to share with your fellow DCC Annual Golf Members. 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
We’ve been averaging slightly more than 40 players most weeks. The total playing time has been around four hours each week. Let’s keep that up! In the ABCD 2 BEST BALLS format the team of Bill Blackwood, Gene
Demedicis, Joe Murray and Tony Palmature led the scoring with a -44 followed by Warren Alexander, Jerry Brock, Charles Cangelosi and Pat Jarrell with -41. Closely following were Phil Carriere, Forest Dobronich, Renny Pangan and Jim Sherrouse with -39. An interesting note is that last month the team with the best scores in this format contained Gene Demedicis and Tony Palmature. Coincidence? In the POINTS format Bob Gregoire, Sam Lee, Ron Rech and a Ghost recorded a team score of +31, mainly because Bob Gregoire had an individual score of +15 that day. The second place team with a score of +24 included Mike Cavataio, Al Corban, Tyrone Sartin and Tom Woolbright. The third place team was 7 points behind the second place team so it’s obvious which teams played the best in this format. In the PEERS format a
Third Flight Winners: Mary Mizell, Carole Griffin, and Carol Wyrosdick.
team score of +21 was shot by Gene Demedicis, Berni Breen, Sam Lee and a Ghost. The second place team composed of Phil Carriere, Al Mast, Val Miller, and Dave Stein recorded a +11, 10 points behind the first place team. In the C.T.P. competition Ton O’Connell is the only player to win two times last month. At mid-2019 the top ten money winners are Pat Jarrell, Gene Demedicis, Warren Alexander, Reny Pangan, Dennis Laumann, Al Mast, Dutch Vandervort, Chick Baerson, Charlie McCombs and Frank (Mad Dog) Morrow. Players with the most C.T.P. include Warren Morgan (7), Billy Stroud (5), Joe Murray (5), Dutch Vandervort (4) and Mart Herndon (4). If you’re looking a very nice place to play golf in Alabama or Florida, check out www.purrsellfarms.com and www.streamsongresort.com. No, I do not have any financial relationship with either facility!
Since we getting into hot and humid times, consider getting some Florida water to help cool you off.
DWGAN GOLFING NEWS FROM MAY 2019 By Shirley Halterman
Well, so much for spring. We now find ourselves in the midst of summer with temps in the mid to high 80s and the humidity rapidly keeping pace. But, at least we can’t use rain as an excuse not to play. On Tuesday, May 7, because a large number of our members were out of town, we again veered from our traditional Trophy Day and just held a “Free Play Day.” Any of our members who were available just met at the club house and played nine holes. Since this group is noted for playing this game for fun, exercise and camaraderie several gals enjoyed playing without competition. Since our Annual Aloha Tournament is a two-day event playing the front nine of the Cardinal
Course on one Tuesday and the back nine of the same course the following Tuesday, no scores are reported for Tuesday, May 14. On Tuesday, May 21, the tournament was completed and followed by lunch in the Emerald Room of our Club House while we awaited the Tournament results. Our 2019 Overall “Low Net” Winner was Jerry Ingraham. Congratulations, Jerry! In addition, we had 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in three flights. First Flight honors were: 1st Place, Judy Tauzin; 2nd Place, Susie Fontenot; and 3rd Place, Therese Mauterer. Second Flight winners were: 1st Place, Fran Smith; 2nd Place, Kitty Gregoire; and 3rd Place, Sylvia Corban. Not to be left out, Third Flight winning gals were: 1st Place, Carol Wyrosdick; 2nd Place, Carole Griffin; and 3rd Place, Mary Mizell. Also, awards were given for Longest Drive and those flight winners were: 1st Flight, Susie Fontenot; 2nd Flight, Marsha Roberts; and (playing from the Black Tees) Carol Laux. We also gave awards for Closest to the Pin in three flights. Judy Tauzin took the award in the 1st Flight, Sylvia Corban in the 2nd
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Flight, and Mary Mizell in the 3rd Flight. And, for those of you who did not win this year, come back next year. Maybe it will be your turn to win in 2020! Tuesday, May 28, found the Nines playing a FREE THROW SCRAMBLE. As the name implies each team plays a Scramble format but with a twist. Teams are made up of four players. If a team only has three players, each player takes a turn playing as the “ghost player.” On each hole one player is given the option of throwing the ball instead of hitting it with a club. Making this decision can be tricky as you don’t always end up with a better lie by throwing the ball. Apparently, good choices were made as we ended up with a tie for 1st Place with two three member teams getting the same score. They included the team of Therese Mauterer, Ruthie O’Neill and Fran Smith and the team of Carole Griffin, Marsha Roberts and Judy Tauzin. The 3rd Place four member group included Pattie Blackwood, Renie Dack, Rachel Stewart and Pat VanDervort. Once again we invite you to join us for nine holes of golf and to make some new friends. Contact our Club House (228-2553910) for additional information about joining the Diamondhead Nines. Even though the temperatures are warming up, we encourage you to come out to play. We play around 9 a.m. before it gets too hot.
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NOTA BENE
POWERLIFTING RECORDS SET
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Ted Longo of Diamondhead competed in the USAPL Open Nationals in Lombard, IL on May 11. Ted set two Mississippi state records (bench and squat in his age and weight group). He also won the National Championship for his age and weight class. Ted lifted as a member of the St. Stanislaus Powerlifting club. As a result of this competition, he was invited on the USA team for the World Master's Powerlifting Championship in South Africa, Oct.7 to 12. USAPL is the drug-free organization founded at St. Stanislaus in Bay St. Louis by Brother Bennett Bishop. It currently has representative chairs in all 50 states and is a member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), which has federations in 83 countries.
Bob Walker is a member of The Diamondhead Marines, which sponsored the celebration of his 99th birthday on Friday, June 21 at the Diamondhead Country Club. There were veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force and, of course, the United States Marine Corps in attendance for the 99th celebration of his birth!
Diamondhead Marines celebrated the 99th birthday of Robert “Bob� Walker, a decorated veteran of the famous World War II Battle of Iwo Jima, and a 20-year resident of Diamondhead.
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