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VOL. 37, NO. 11
The president’s report: Dues are vital to community well-being By Ernie Knobloch DHPOA President
s written last month, the DH POA has the fiduciary responsibility to maintain all our amenities which are valued between $15 million-$20 million. If the amenities are not properly maintained, there’s the distinct possibility that the land/amenities could revert to the developer and no one knows exactly what would then occur. Most residents seem to agree that such a move would have a detrimental effect on all our property values. Currently, member dues represent about 50% of the approximately $6 million in revenue for the POA every year. The remaining 50% comes from user fees, food & beverage sales, facilities rentals, sale of POA owned lots, etc. The expiration of covenants creates a great deal of uncertainty in future POA dues collections. The chart
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DUES LOST IF 100% DO NOT PAY
DUES LOST IF 30% CONTINUE TO PAY
SEPTEMBER HOME AND LAND SALES IN DIAMONDHEAD Single family: 21
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
$201,453 $733,764 $1,302,247 $1,877,048 $1,958,880 $2,006,294 $2,053,708 $2,053,708 $2,053,708 $2,060,757 $2,070,180
$287,790 $1,048,234 $1,860,234 $2,682,012 $2,798,400 $2,866,134 $2,933,868 $2,933,868 $2,933,868 $2,943,938 $2,957,400
ALL NUMBERS ARE CUMULATIVE
below shows the effect that a reduction in collecting dues could have on POA revenue. The figures were determined by two separate methods and both methods ended up with the same numbers. The projected numbers were determined by how many lots lose covenants each year and the month in which the
covenants expire. The numbers each year are cumulative. If the above occurs, at some point soon, the POA will not be able to maintain all our amenities. Decisions will be made based upon resident reactions to the dues situation. The POA Board is working on a budget for 2021.
Approximately 43% of members pay their dues on a yearly basis, normally in December or January. Nine sets of covenants expired in June 2020. Additional covenants expire in December 2020 (1 set), June 2021 (1 set), July 2021 (7 sets), and August 2021 (4 sets). This means that we do not have any accurate figures to base
revenue for 2021. At the present time, most Board members seem to agree that a budget will be passed for 2021 with the understanding that possible significant budget revisions will have to be made after the first three months of 2021. Covenants continue to expire almost every year for the next nine
DEADLINE FOR THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF DHNEWS IS NOVEMBER 10
Townhouse: 0 Condo: 4 Lots: 7 (all cash sales) Cash: 10 Conventional loan: 7 FHA loan: 5 VA loan: 3
CURRENTLY LISTED FOR SALE Single-family homes: 56 (low inventory) Townhouse: 0 Condos: 9 Lots: 64
years, and in different months each year, so revenue uncertainty will continue. POA members, as well as the POA Board, will have to make decisions soon that will affect our community for years to come.
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SEPTEMBER VIOLATIONS/COMPLAINTS: 41 6 - Boats; 5 - Political signs/flags 4 - RV/Campers; 2 - Animal loose/noise 9 - Utility trailers; 8 - Vehicles parked in yard 6 - Appearance of property; 1 - Noise/disturbance 41 - Received notification letter/call (30 days to comply) 35 - In compliance; 6 - Pending 457 violations year-to-date with 446 brought into compliance
These are preliminary financials and are subject to change due to timing of invoices received and other factors involving the matching of revenue and expenses.
Submitted by Ginger Necaise, Member Advocate/Covenant Enforcement
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DHPOA Board of Directors meeting minutes By Nancy Sislow POA Board Secretary
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Motion to ask the Treasurer to inform the Board what illegal acts she was asked to perform as stated in an email she sent to all Board members and the GM on 9/5/20 was made by Director Becker and seconded by Director Ertel. The motion passed unanimously. Treasurer Rayner described strange emails as the source of request for illegal acts, that she determined they did not come from any member of the Board, and then reporting them to the police.
September 21, 2020 A meeting of the Board was held at 7610 Country Club Circle, Diamondhead Mississippi. President Knobloch chaired the meeting and called it to order at 6 p.m. Present were President Knobloch, Vice President Gillen, Secretary Sislow, Treasurer Rayner, Director Becker, Director Ertel, Director James, Director Tauzin, and Ex-Officio Marthouse. Absent were Director Nutting, and Director Ramirez. Also present were General Manager Abadie, Controller McInnis and 45 members.
LIVE OAK TREES ON THE CARDINAL COURSE: Motion to approve a total of $195.00 for the Diamondhead Garden Club to register twelve Live Oak trees on the Cardinal golf course with the Hancock County Historical Society and Garden Clubs of Mississippi, mounting a plaque on each tree, and invoicing the POA for the cost was made by Secretary Sislow and seconded by Director Ertel. The motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES: The minutes of the 8/17/20 meeting were approved by email vote on 8/20/20 APPROVAL/AMEND MEETING AGENDA: A motion to amend the agenda to accept the motion regarding the Diamondhead Marina Notification was made by Vice-President Gillen and seconded by Director James. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION: Kenneth Jones of Elliott Homes reviewed the latest ideas for completing the subdivision of Diamondhead Lakes with the issues of road access, POA membership and common areas for the specific property noted. It was concluded that Elliott Homes and the Board, with legal support, would meet to finalize an agreement. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Knobloch discussed the impact on property values if the community amenities are not maintained and retained, emphasizing the need for each
homeowner to evaluate the personal implications and uniqueness of Diamondhead. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT: General Manager Abadie provided a report of the current status of operations including a monthly and year-end financial summary, capital expenses to date, employee hiring for the month, and violations.
POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Lloyd Ramirez, Sr. spoke in support of the Supplemental Agreement Revision, that the Exhibits need to match the
agreement and that a clear title will enhance future actions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None CONSENT AGENDA: None
REGULAR AGENDA CODE OF ETHICS AND SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY: Motion to reaffirm that the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Policy and the Social Media Policy, passed by the Board in 2019, continues to be the official policy of the Diamondhead Property Owners Association was made by Director Becker and seconded by Director Ertel. The motion passed unanimously.
DRAFT OF PROPOSED LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER TO RESIDENTS: Motion to discuss and possibly approve a letter to every POA member outlining the benefits of remaining a POA Member in good standing was made by Treasurer Rayner and seconded by Director Tauzin. The motion was withdrawn after discussion. A motion to request the Covenants and Futures Committee review and rewrite a similar letter to be presented to the Board for approval was made by Director Tauzin and seconded by Director James. The motion passed unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT REVISION: Motion to authorize the Board President to take such actions as are necessary to amend the Amendment to the Supplemental Agreement (aka Takeover Agreement or Purcell Agreement) and the attached Exhibits A through E-Special Warranty Deed to be compatible with one another with Board approval of actions was made by Director Becker and seconded by Vice President Gillen. The motion passed with Knobloch, Gillen, Sislow, Becker, Ertel, James, Tauzin and Marthouse
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COMMUNITY DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH 5301 Diamondhead Circle; 228-255-5556; www.dhcommunity church.org Here at Diamondhead Community Church (DCC) we are a Biblebelieving Presbyterian Church that exists to bring people into a closer relationship with God. Our mission, vision and aim is to proclaim the true and only Hope that is found in Christ Jesus. We believe and teach that there is only one God, one faith and one Savior. Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. 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 Praise Band, and the Barb & Bob Duet. Adult Christian Education: Class is offered each Sunday from 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Youth Program: The program runs weekly from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. The program is for Youth in Grades K thru 12. Youth are divided into groups according to school grades. Meals are provid-
ed at no cost. Children’s Church: Meets during the 10 a.m. worship service, The Children’s Church will meet for children in grades K-5th grade. Little School: We are currently taking Registrations for the 2020-21 School year, which begins in September 2020. These classes are filling up quickly. Class times: 9 a.m. - Noon. For more information, please call Diamondhead Community Church office.
DIAMONDHEAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5305 Noma Dr.; 228255-6888; www.diamondhead-umc.org Worship: We will continue to worship online together via Facebook Live & YouTube through August with a goal of meeting in-person before September is over - hoping and praying that Covid numbers decrease. Also, continue to join us on Sunday mornings at 9am on Facebook live for conversation and interaction while we worship together. Weekday Prayer: The sanctuary will continue to be open from 9-12 on M-F for our congregation to come inside to pray. Wednesday night Zoom Prayer meeting is 6:30pm. We hope to begin new small group opportunities either via Zoom or small-
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er groups where we can physically distance in September. If you would like to be a part of a Bible Study or a Discipleship Group email us and let us know if you'd prefer Zoom or In-Person. Weekday Prayer: The sanctuary will continue to be open from 9-12 on M-F for our congregation to come inside to pray. Wednesday night Zoom Prayer meeting is 6:30pm. We hope to begin new small group opportunities either via Zoom or smaller groups where we can physically distance in September. If you would like to be a part of a Bible Study or a Discipleship Group email us and let us know if you'd prefer Zoom or In-Person. The annual Youth Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser will be different this year from years past. We plan to have options for preorder as well as a few pre-assembled pumpkin boxes. We will also have the option for you to schedule a time to come visit our patch during the weekdays. These options are available to help with ensuring your safety and comply with social distancing guidelines.
PO BOX 6316, Diamondhead MS 39525; Community Center Main Meeting Area, 5300 Diamondhead Drive South Sunday Worship: 9:30 AM (We are practicing Social Distancing and Sanitizing Guidelines.) We are a church that is working as the followers of Christ enjoying the fruits of the Kingdom in the fellowship of Christ's Church with the kind and
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voting yes; Rayner voting no. DIAMONDHEAD MARIANA NOTIFICATION: Motion to authorize the POA to contact the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency to request that when a named storm triggers a mandatory evacuation of the Bay of St. Louis marinas that they also include the Diamondhead Marina in their declaration was made by Director Gillen and seconded by Director Tauzin. The motion passed unanimously. POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON NON-AGEN-
DA ITEMS: Ms. P. Islip requested information regarding 2020 Trunk or Treat which will be held 10/27/20 at the Country Club with wrist bands being used. NEXT MEETING: The next scheduled meeting of the POA Board will be the required semi-annual Open Board Meeting on October 16, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. in the Diamondhead Country Club. ADJOURN: A motion was made by Vice President Gillen and seconded by Director James to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 P.M. Approved on 9/24/20 by email vote
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Community CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 5 nurturing direction of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome! Facebook: DpChurchPCUSA. Email: Admin@dp churchPCUSA.com For more info, email us at ADMIN@DPCHURCHPCUSA.COM or phone Dianne at 504-432-4304
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 5303 Diamondhead Circle, Diamondhead, MS 39525-3203; 228-255-9213; mail@stthomas diamondhead.org WORSHIP TIMES Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist. Sunday 10:00 am Holy Eucharist On Sunday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. you are invited to Remember Our Saints at the Outdoor Chapel at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. We will hear Scripture, offer prayers and light candles for all of our saints, in particular those who have died this year. Let us gather to remember, mourn, and celebrate those we love but no longer see who have helped us in our faith. The service will be fairly short. We will practice social distancing and wear masks. This event is open to anyone who wishes to come light a candle for someone they love. Also St. Thomas wishes to remind The Diamondhead Community that we are praying for you! If you have a particular prayer need, please contact us and we will add you to our prayer list.
HEBREW BIBLE STUDY 228- 493-2566; Contact: Theo Reshew 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Diamondhead Country Club
Kanaka Room Content: Messianic Hebrew Roots Bible Study (Read scriptures and determine the true meaning.)
MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH mhtcatholic.org; 228-255-1294; facebook.com/mostholytrinityms Daily mass: 8:00 am MondayFriday Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday 8:30 – 4:40 Saturday masses: 4 and 6 pm Sunday masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 am and 7 pm Social distancing and the use of masks are required. Most of the MHT programs/ events have started again, including bingo and The Queen of Hearts activity.
JACOB’S WELL BAPTIST 29554 Vic Faye Road, Pass Christian, MS 39571; 228-2552555, jacobswellms@aol.com Worship times on Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Worship
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 5370 Kiln-DeLisle Rd. Kiln, MS 39556; 228-255-1800, www.annunciationkiln.com Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00pm; Sunday 8:00am and 10:30am; Weekday 8:00am (Chapel) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:pm to 3:45pm; Sunday 9:45am to 10:15 am and other times by appointment. Adoration: Tuesday 8:30am to 8:00pm; Friday 8:30am to 9:30am.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE PINES 309 Highway 90, Waveland,
On October 3, 2020, Sir Knight of the Year Craig Harrel, right, Mississippi District Master for the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, awarded Mr. Louis J. (Marty) Martel the honor of Sir Knight of the Year 2019-2020 for the Bienville Province, which includes the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Mr. Martel is a member of Knights of Columbus Assembly # 3625, Pass Christian, MS. He is a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a resident of Diamondhead, MS.
MS, 39576 Pastor Brock Cain Services every Sunday morning are at 8:30 and 10:30. Sunday school for kids and adults begins at 9:30am. Every Wednesday we offer Bible study at 1pm and contemporary worship at 6:30pm. A light dinner is served before the Wednesday evening worship service. For details
about special services or to contact the pastor call 228-467-6771.
EAST HANCOCK LIBRARY By Mary Gobert Looking for the fall weather that the calendar says we should be enjoying? It’s hard to find down here in the south, but hopefully it’s coming. What else
is coming? At the time of this posting, the library re-opening is coming! The projected date for reopening the library is Tuesday, October 13th. Here is information taken directly from hancocklibraries.info, the library system’s homepage: The Hancock County Library Staff and Board of Trustees are excited to announce the addition of inperson browsing and check out services beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2020. In addition to our curbside services and computer appointments, we will offer limited in-person browsing and computer use. Computer use will continue to be limited to 45-minute sessions and subject to availability. Patrons will be required to wear face masks while in the library. The Hancock County Board of Supervisors issued a mask mandate for all publicly owned buildings, which the library system must enforce. The number of patrons allowed in the building at one time will be limited to comply with social distancing guidelines. In addition, our public access hours will be limited so staff can properly clean and disinfect the facilities prior to closing. East Hancock’s capacity is set at 15. Hours will be Monday-Friday, 9:00 to 4:00, and Saturday 9:00 to3:00. At this time, group activities such as Story Time, Strength and Flexibility, Book Club, etc. are still on hold. Book Club did get desperate enough to meet off site in mid-October for an outdoor, socially distanced, non-library connected gathering. Hopefully the meeting room will open soon and all groups can settle back into their routines. In the meantime, mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 13th! See you at the library!
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CLUBS mekygs@cableone.net. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH – HIGH END REDS CHRISTMAS TASTING, 7:00 P.M. at the Club Our annual Christmas blowout is tentatively scheduled on the 3rd Wednesday in December. Details forthcoming.
The events and meetings listed in the Clubs section are subject to the COVID-19 situation and the official safety guidelines. Please be aware that some or all events may be canceled or postponed.
MARATHON BRIDGE Marathon Bridge has commenced for the 2020/ 2021 season. We are inviting you to join us for an afternoon of party bridge at the Country Club, Emerald II Ballroom, the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1 to 4pm. The Marathon Bridge group concludes its season on April 8, 2021 at the Country Club, playing at 9am followed by lunch and prizes awarded to the winners. If you are interested in playing, please contact Terry Sullivan, 8832 Malino Place, Diamondhead MS 39525 or email her at goodcook48@hotmail.com. Let us know if you need a partner. Please know that in the event we need to cancel due to COVID 19 restrictions, we will contact each of you!
DIAMONDHEAD WOMEN’S CLUB Due to COVID 19 our meetings are currently cancelled. We will resume scheduling meetings and fund raising as soon as government restriction and social distancing guidelines allow. Our wonderful Glitz n Tits fundraiser has been
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Marshall Kyger of the Hancock County Food Pantry, Congressman Steve Palazzo, Von Biggs, Friends of the Animal Shelter and at right Bailey Braswell, Rotary past president.
cancelled for now. All check received will be destroyed (shredded) and any cash received will be returned. If you paid in cash and have not yet received a refund, please contact Shelly Palmature at 228-586-6093. We will continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19 and will reschedule as soon as it is safe and we are allowed to do so. This fundraiser benefits both The Pink Hearts fund and
the Hancock County Food Pantry. We are looking forward to continuing our fun and good work in funding worthy charities as soon as it is safe to resume and socialize. Please follow us on Facebook for the most current information. For more information, please contact Linda DeParto @ 228-255-5352.
DIAMONDHEAD WINE CLUB By Lou Ertel & Marshall Kyger THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH – PINOT NOIRS, 7:00 P.M. at the Club It’s been awhile since we’ve dedicated an evening to Pinot Noir. Long a key grape in French Burgundy, American wine makers have increasingly been producing more and
better Pinot Noirs. Whether produced in Washington, Oregon or California, the quality of American Pinot Noirs now rival some of those from France. Let’s see what we can find. Cost is $35 for DWC members and $45 for guests. Please make reservations by mailing your check payable to DWC to P. O. Box 6523, Diamondhead, MS 39525 or by emailing Lou at louertel@aol.com or Marshall at
Happy Fall Y’all! Diamondhead Newcomers Club is holding their first event of the season on November 13th for noon at the Diamondhead Country Club with Coastal Hardware as the special guest! In order to participate in he Thanksgiving luncheon, members and guests must RSVP prior to the November luncheon. The event will have seating only for folks who make reservations prior to the event. The membership will also collect non-perishable items for the food pantry, and interested parties can reserve their seats at diamondhead.newcomers@yahoo.com or call Roxanne Worak at 504220-7641. The group’s themed luncheons are held September through May on the second Friday of each month. The dues are $20 a year, and $15 per each luncheon. Please like/ follow the club’s Facebook page at, www.facebook.com/diamondheadnewcomersclub.
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Krewe of Diamondhead Jazz Ball 2020 By Renee Kirschenbaum Publicity Director
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n October 3, 2020, the ballroom in the Diamondhead Country Club was once again transformed for the annual Jazz Ball. At 6:30 p.m. the doors opened for guests, but prior to entering each guests went through temperature checks and hand sanitizer station. Guests were then given their choice of a colored wrist band, which represented the amount of social interaction they were up to for the event. Guests were greeted by the hosts and hostesses, Tim and Kelly Kennedy, John and Renee Kirschenbaum, Gina and Shade Newman, Kevin Parrington and Sarah Schafer, Ron and Dinah Rhoades, and Ricky and Tracy Sheppard. The ballroom was transformed with jazz decorations. Lighting was provided by Mike and Christina Smith and their staff of Crescent Sound and Light of New Orleans. Once everyone was seated the hosts and hostesses continued with their traditional entertainment. They delighted their guests dancing their way to the front of the ballroom to the song, “Now I’m Following You,” by Madonna and Warren Beatty. Once all were seated at the front of
The Jazz Ball 2020 hosts and hostesses, from left to right: Ricky Sheppard, Tracy Sheppard, Kelly Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Sarah Shaffer, Kevin Parrington, Ron Rhoades, Dinah Rhoades, Gina Newman, Shade Newman, Renee Kirschenbaum, John Kirschenbaum.
the stage, they entertained the crowd to the song, “What Y’all Came to Do,” by Aretha Franklin and featuring John Legend. After the hosts’ performance, dinner was served and all were entertained by the band J.C. and the Baytown Groove. Dancing and fun were on the menu for the rest of the evening and guests were sent home with the only gift fitting for the year 2020, a black face mask adorned with a silver treble clef.
Stephanie Hardesty and Christina Smith
Hoppy and Suzy Smith
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Troy Green and Kelly Rhoades
Carol Kirschenbaum and Jerry Brock
Janie and Ken Dropco
Gayla and Larry Torguson
Sara Garcia and Tom Koger
Teresa and Louis Ertel
Victoria and Steve Magers
Cheryl Doyle and Sarah Schafer
Faye Gill and Ron Standard
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LADIES BRIDGE PARTY CLUB November party The date for our November party is Friday, November 20, 2019 at the Country Club. Arrival time is 9:15 and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30. Please call Betty Morgan at 254-5160 if you have any questions. The winners at the September party were Pat Burgoyne First Place and Elise Breen Second Place. P.E.O. Chapter Q Diamondhead congratulates Kelly Callahan recipient of a P.E.O. Project for Continuing Education Grant. Kelly returned to school this summer and will be finishing certification in April 2021. P.E.O. is a philanthropic and educational organization interested in bringing to women increased opportunities for higher education. consecutive years. Information about P.E.O. Programs is available at peointernational.org.
ROTARY CLUB OF CENTRAL HANCOCK We kicked off our 20202021 year on October 7, 2020 at Diamondhead
Country Club. Our guest speaker was Congressman Steven Palazzo. Donation checks from our Walk To Da Feet fundraiser were presented to Friends of the Animal Shelter, Von Biggs, and Hancock County Food Panrty, Marshall Kyger. The Big Wheel was presented to Bailey Braswell. Thank you Bailey for serving as our past President. We greatly appreciate all your hard work. Nancy Depreo will be serving as our incoming President. Thank you Nancy for your service and we look forward to another great year. We had a great turnout of Rotarians and welcomed 4 new members. Helping Hands for Thanksgiving- We will be collecting donations to purchase turkeys for Hancock County Food Pantry. Please visit our Facebook page for details (Rotary
Club of Central Hancock). Our next meeting will be at noon on November 12, 2020 at Noon, Diamondhead Country Club. Guests are always welcome.
THURSDAY MORNING LINE DANCERS We are back Lessons and dancing, led by Molly, will be held from 10:00 -11:00 am on THURSDAYS at the DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CENTER. New solid flooring and a huge space. Plenty of room for social distancing. Everyone is welcome. Great exercise, great fun, $1 room rental per person, per session. For details or cancellations see our website: sites.google.com/site/ getmoving12345678/
DH GEAUX HIKING CLUB NEWS FOR NOVEMBER, 2020 Hello, November 2020! Don’t know what you’ve got in store for us, but up
‘til now this year has been, well, let’s just say ... a heck of a ride (not much of an amusement) and one for the record books! However, our hikers have not let the curve balls stop them from getting out there and taking advantage of our stunning coastal environment. Some exercised their arms (mostly) by taking part in “Paddle Paradise”, the end-of September experience co-sponsored by the City of Diamondhead and Paddle the Gulf, our new kayak rental company. (Check ‘em out) It was very well attended, especially for an inaugural event. It even inspired at least one of us to venture out for a little evening paddle in the light of the Harvest moon (isn’t that a song????) Others got really ambitious and made a trip to ... (are you ready?) the Grand Canyon! 2020 hasn’t stopped us! No, sirree! And
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The socially-distanced winners of the September Ladies Bridge Party were Pat and Elise.
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Clubs CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 16 a few others were encouraged to try it, too, so they’re planning an early November trip to that splendid venue. We’ll report on that in December. And still others explored our “backyard,” that is: the Possum Walk Trail at Stennis. The starting point of the 100-mile Heritage Trail runs from the INFINITY Science Center to Moss Point, Mississippi. The trail’s first three miles opened in August 2013. Called Possum Walk Trail, it starts at INFINITY and ends at the Logtown Cemetery near the Pearl River. According to Geaux Hiker Jan Redd, “(It’s a) Very
nice well-kept boardwalk that is obviously used for horseback riding.” While the future remains uncertain, there are some things we can look forward to. DH Geaux Hiking member Kim Curia invites you to join the Gulf Coast Christian Women’s Job Corp - Magdalene House for their inaugural “Race to Embrace 5K”. This group assists women who are re-entering their community after being incarcerated or perhaps having been in in-patient treatment for addiction. It’s right here in Hancock County but helps women all along the Gulf Coast. Even if you don’t
think you are up to a 5k, it’s only $20 to register & that gets you a t-shirt promoting the event & Christian Women’s Job Corp. For more information, go to: raceroster.com/ .../33744/1st-annual-raceto-embrace or www.womenscommunitysupport.org. As we “officially” enter the fall season, many of us are enjoying the cooler weather and looking forward to the holidays even though these holiday celebrations will no doubt be much different from the past. However, there will be turkey… yup… and you know what that means… a post-dinner “hike” to work off some of those calories. GEAUX HIKING, Diamondhead! Paddle Paradise
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SPORTS DIAMONDHEAD GOLF By Chris Altese, PGA Director of Golf Diamondhead Country Club & POA Both golf courses are in fantastic condition. Be sure to take advantage of the great weather and come play golf. Booking online at www.DiamondheadMS.org is the fastest and easiest way to book tee times! We have several groups of golfers of various skill levels that welcome newcomers with open arms. Check with the Golf Shop staff if you are interested and we will be happy to assist you. Golf is fun and meeting new friends along the way makes it even better. Christmas is not too far away which means holiday shopping! Don’t forget that the golf shop is receiving new items regularly. Please stop by and check out our inventory. We might just have something you are looking for. Diamondhead Property Owners should take advantage of their 20% discount on all regularly priced apparel in the golf shop. We also have select apparel items on sale now for up to 50% off! Your Golf Shop is open Monday through Sunday. Top apparel brands are available such as FootJoy, Monterey Club, DCC Private Label, Antigua, Cutter & Buck, and more. The Gulf States PGA hosted the Silver Slipper Pro-Am on DCC’s Cardinal on October 5th. 90 players competed in the 6-person
Shamble winners from Aug. 27 is Beverly Cox, Teresa Erte and Amy Swint.
DWGA State winners
scramble format that included one GSPGA Golf Professional on each team. Our golf course maintenance team had the golf course in perfect condition. Everyone was so excited to be here enjoying what Diamondhead has to offer. It was a great event! Due to potential weather impacts from Hurricane Delta, DCC’s CP Four Ball was moved back to November 20-22. We look forward to everyone returning a little later in the year than usual. The field was full for the original dates and we believe we will have the same in November. Different dates but always the same fun! Upcoming Events A November 7-8: Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour’s AllState Sugar Bowl Fall Series Event A November 8: U.S. Am Tour event A November 14: Most
Holy Trinity Men’s Club A November 15: USKG Gulf Coast Tour Championship A November 28: Thanksgiving Day (all play 9am shotgun; must register for hole assignment in golf shop; golf shop closes 1pm) A November 28: The Gobbler Golf Classic (open to all; 3-person scramble; register in golf shop) A December 3: Gulf Coast Women’s Golf Association A December 7: 12 Days of Christmas Sale Begins A December 12: DMGA Play Day A December 18: 12 Days of Christmas Sale Ends & Last Day to Use Shop Credit 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 all 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.
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Trophy Day Winners from Aug. 6 are Linda Metz, Teresa Ertel, Margaret Papaleo and Lotti Williams.
By Ernie Knobloch Congratulations to Chuck Ingraham for making a Hole-in-One on #2 of the Pine and John Bunce for making an eagle on # 2 of the Cardinal. The 2 BEST Balls format was used twice, and the team of John Bunce, Lee Kormandy, Mike Cavataio and Ghost Ron Rech led the overall scoring with a -17. Mike Cavataio, Pat Jarrell, Val Miller, and Billy Rushing had the secondbest team score of -16 followed by Gene Demedicis, Bobby Gros, Joe Murray and Dave Stein with a -15. When the 2 Best Balls format is used again, you might want to lobby to be
on Cavataio’s team. PEERS was played once, and all teams were threesome. The best team score was a 0. Yes, that’s correct. Since John Bunce shot a +5 that day, I wonder what his teammates, Lenny Alphonso and Lee Kormandy shot? The second-place team composed of Sam Lee, Jerry Shamp, and someone else (not sure who the third player was) recorded a -3 while Gene Demedicis, Frank Morrow and Renny Pangan shot a -4. The SHAMBLE format produced a winning score of -12, recorded by Mike Cavataio, Chuck Ingraham,
John Bunce and Al Mast. The second-place team of Gene Demedicis, Frank Morrow, Dave Stein and Charles Cangelosi shot a -10. In the four events played last month, it’s obvious that if you played with John Bunce, Gene Demedicis or Mike Cavataio, you had a much higher chance of winning In the Closest to the Pin competition, Sam Lee was the only player to win more than once; won twice. Even one of our friends from above I-20, Lee Bell, won once.
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Sports CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 20 Excluding Ingraham’s Hole-in-One, the best shots came from John Bunce, (2’6” on #4 of the Cardinal), Dave Stein (2’2” on #6 of the Pine) and Lee Bell (2’6” on #4 Cardinal). John Bunce had the distinction of winning with the farthest distance to win (17’7” on #7 Cardinal). Although I don’t remember where the cup was cut that day, I think most of us could probably guess the cup location that day. The DMGA election of officers for 2021 will occur after play on Saturday, December 12th. It’s time for some new guys to step up and get involved. Talk to Joe Murray for additional information. I will write the December article for the DH NEWS, but someone else will need to start write the monthly article in January 2021. Reminder—if you don’t show up to play on December 12th and attend the meeting, there’s a chance that you might be named to the Board by acclimation!
DWGA By Colleen Jones August August was sometimes hot, sometimes wet and sometimes scary. On August 6 we had our monthly Trophy Day and it was Gross score this month. The overall winner was Teresa Ertel with a score of 84. The first flight winner was Linda Metz with a score of 98, second place was Lotti Williams with a score of 99, and there was a tie for third place be-
tween Margie James and Betty Bowen with a score of 101. The Black Tee winner was Margaret Papaleo with a score of 91. Birdies were had by Teresa Ertel and Lotti Williams. Closest to the pin on the Pine course was Joanne Fried on hole #2, Lotti Williams on hole #6, Teresa Ertel on hole #13 and Patty Hourin on hole #15. There was one chip in by Linda Metz. August 13 we played a game of Odd Holes minus 1/2 handicap. First flight winner was Cassandra Godbold, second place was Mary Lou Czaplicki, and third place was Jeanne Hudgins. The second flight winner was Betty Bowen, second place was Margaret Papaleo and third place was Linda Metz. The third flight winner was Cathy Weber, second place was Liz Bell and third place was Rita Durham. We had a lot of birdies that day, Betty Bowen, Teresa Ertel had two, Cassandra Godbold, Joyce Teerling and Debbie Wolf. Closest tot the pin on the Pine course was Pat Ellis on hole #2, Teresa Ertel on hole #6, Debbie Wolf on hole #13 and Cassandra Godbold on hole #15, Chip ins were had by Teresa Ertel, Jeanne Hudgins, Colleen Jones, and Margaret Papaleo. August 20 we played a crazy game called “Get the hell back”, This is a scramble were you start on the red tees and if you birdie the hole you move back a tee on the next hole. If you par the hole you stay where you are. If you bogie
Eighteen couples plus our pros, Chris and Richard, at Scotch Doubles.
Carol Griffin and Patti Blackwood congratulate Jeri Harris, at left, on her unofficial hole in one.
Low Net Winning Teams are Shelly and Tony Palmature in first place, and Jerry and Chuck Ingraham in second place.
the hole you move up a tee. Two teams tied for first with a score of 72. They were Teresa Ertel, Colleen Jones and Becky Stritzel, other team was Betty Bowen, Joanne Fried, Margaret Papaleo and Terri Woolbright. Two teams tied for second place with a score of 73. They were Mary Lou Czaplicki, Joyce Teerling and Cathy Weber, the other team was Margie James, Liz Bell, Linda Metz and Patty Hourin. Closest to the pin on the Pine course was Colleen Jones on hole #2, Cathy Weber on hole #6, Lotti Williams on hole #13 and Mary Lou Czaplicki on hole #15. August 27 we played a Shamble. The first place team was Teresa Ertel,
baum (2), Georgeann Luxion and Terri Woolbright. September In September we had good weather on Thursday’s and were able to play every week. September 3rd we had our Trophy Day Net scoring. The winner overall was Liz Bell with a net score of 74. There was a tie for the first flight winner, Cassandra Godbold and Jeanne Hudgins with a score of 75 and second place was Teresa Ertel with a score of 76. The second flight winner was Amy Swint with a score of 75 and there was a tie for second place, Colleen Jones and Cathy Weber with a score of 77. Birdies were had by Jodi Cros-
Beverly Cox and Amy Swint. Two teams tied for second, The teams were Jeanne Hudgins, Terri Woolbright and Joanne Fried, the other team was Jodi Crosby, Margie James and Joyce Teerling. Two teams tied for third. The teams were Cassandra Godbold, Margaret Papaleo and Lotti Williams, the other team was Georgeann Luxion, Liz Bell and Colleen Jones. Cassandra Godbold had a birdie. Closest to the pin on the Cardinal course was Georgeann Luxion on hole #4, Linda Metz on hole #7, Jodi Crosby on hole #13 and Linda Metz on hole #17, Chip ins were had by Amy Swint (2), Beverly Cox, Carol Kirschen-
by she had 2, Teresa Ertel had 2, Patty Hourin, Margie James, and Georgeann Luxion all had 1. Closest to the pin on the Pine course was Joyce Teerling on hole 2, Georgeann Luzion on hole 6, Margie James on hole 13 and Jeanne Hudgins on hole 15. Chip ins were had by Patty Hourin, Liz Bell, Betty Bowen, Jodi Crosby and Amy Swint. September 10th we played the best 9 out of 18 holes. The first flight winner was Jodi Crosby and there was a three way tie for second place between Lottie Williams, Linda Metz and Dianne Ackerman. The second flight winner was Liz Bell, with
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Sports CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 22 Colleen Jones in second place and Becky Stritzel in third. No one had a birdie. Closest to the pin on the Cardinal course was Lottie Williams on hole 4, Liz Bell on hole 7, Jodi Crosby on hole 13 and Colleen Jones on hole 17. There were no chip ins. September 17th we had our Scotch Doubles Tournament, this is a man and women tournament were you play alternate shots through 18 holes. This will really test your relationship when it is a husband and wife. First place was team Woolbright with a score of 67, no one was even close to this score. Second was a tie between team Bowen/Begley and team Metz with a score of 73. Third place was team Teerling/Morrow with a score of 75. The fourth place was a tie between team Hudgins and team James with a score of 76. Closets to the pin on the Pine course was Betty Bowen on hole 2, Margie James on hole 6 and Betty Bowen on hole 13. Chip ins were had by Margaret Papaleo and Becky Stritzel. September 24 we played the game of Cha, Cha, Cha. This is a team game. The winning team was Leslie Page, Terri Woolbright, Liz Bell and Carol Kirschenbaum. The second place team was Jodi Crosby, Betty Bowen, Cathy Weber and Joanne Fried. The third place team was Jeanne Hudgins, Dianne Ackerman, Joyce Teerling and Joanne Fried. Joanne Fried had the only
birdie. Closest to the pin on the Cardinal course was Leslie Page on hole 4, Carol Kirschenbaum on hole 7, Terry Woolbright on hole 13 and Joanne Fried on hole 17. Chip ins were had by Liz Bell, Colleen Jones and Joyce Teerling. The Mississippi State Senior Tournament was this month and Diamondhead had two of our players to finish second in their division which was played at Grand Bear. They were Amy Swint and Jeanne Hudgins. Congratulation ladies.
DWGAN GOLF NEWS By Shirley Halterman Well, believe it or not, we have reached Six Months and still counting days to the end of the Covid pandemic. Fortunately, golf is an individual outdoor sport so we can continue playing while still social distancing. Tuesday, September 1st, was our regular monthly Trophy Day. The Low Gross Winners were as follows: Flight #1 - 1st Place, Therese Mauterer; Flight #2 - 1st Place, Shirley Halterman; Flight #3 1st Place, Nancy Sislow, and Black Flight - 1st Place, Mary Murray. The Low Net Winners proved to be: Flight #1 - there was a tie for 1st Place, with both Susie Fontenot and Judy Tauzin registering the same score; Flight #2 - 1st Place, LaDonna Brown; Flight #3 - 1st Place, Jerry Ingraham, and in the Black Flight - 1st Place, Jeri
Harris. During this monthly competition awards are given for Lowest Putts. In Flight #1 - 1st Place went to Susie Fontenot who posted only 14 putts; Flight #2 - Judi Brannan also posting only 14 putts for the round; Flight #3 Kathy Jones took the award with 15 putts; and in the Black Flight - Mary Murray posting 17 putts. Longest Drive credits were taken by: Flight #1 -Therese Maurterer; Flight #2 LaDonna Brown; Flight #3 - Nancy Sislow; and in our Black Flight - Jeri Harris. Closest-to-the-Pin honors were claimed by: Flight #1 - Judy Tauzin; Flight #2 Shirley Halterman; Flight #3 - Jerry Ingraham (on her 2nd shot); and Black Flight -Jeri Harris. Both Susie Fontenot and Mary Murray scored Chip-Ins for the day. On the 8th of September we played our annual Scotch Doubles. As many of our members play this round with their hubbies or significant others, it frequently has been referred to as the Divorce Open. We fielded 18 teams of two. And, the Low Gross Leading Teams were: 1st Place - Therese & Eddie Mauterer, 2nd Place - Nancy & Thom Sislow, and 3rd Place - Alfredo & Lorraine Zacarias. While the Low Net Winning Teams were: 1st Place Shelley & Tony Palmature, 2nd Place - Jerry & Chuck Ingraham, and 3rd Place Sylvia & Al Corban. This event was followed by a socially spaced luncheon in one of our Club dining rooms. It was fun to be able to get together during
these difficult days. Due to heavy rains, our September 15th Pal Day Event had to be rescheduled to the 29th. On Tuesday, September 22nd, we held our Annual “Beat the Pro” competition. For this round, one of our resident pros (This year honors fell to Richard Schorr) plays nine holes the morning before we play. Our job then is to beat his score after our handicaps are applied. Richard posted a 43 on the front nine of our Cardinal Course. Of our Red Tee Players, 13 players scored better than Richard. For our Black Tee Players, 3 scored better than he did. During this event, when you reach the Par Three 4th hole you have the
option of using your shot or having Richard shoot for you. In playing for Jeri Harris, Richard managed to score a Hole in One. Unfortunately, no one really gets to claim this as an actual Hole-in-One because Richard was shooting for Jeri from the Black Tees, and Jeri didn’t actually make the shot. However, Nancy Sislow did manage to score a Birdie on that same hole. Great job gals (and Richard)! Our final event for September was the originally delayed Pal Day competition. Each of our members choosing to play selects a partner and the combined scores as reflected by their combined handicaps determine the winners. This
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year our First Place Team was made up of Judi Brannan and Toni Rossi. The Second Place Team was Sylvia Corban and Therese Mauterer. In Third Place we managed to have three-way tie with the following teams sharing the same score: Pat VanDervort & Lorri Zacarias, Pattie Blackwood & Margaret Sherwood, and Mary Murray & Carol Wyrosdick. Our special thanks to Richard in the ProShop and Candice on our Banquets Team for helping to make this event a lot of fun and very delicious. Coming in October is our Annual Club Championship which we hope to play in mid-October. Until then, stay safe and enjoy our beautiful Fall Days.
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COUNTRY CLUB NEWS By Hoppy Smith, Club Manager
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an you believe it’s November? That means that Chef Bryan and our talented crew have an incredible Thanksgiving Buffet planned for you! It also means we’re one month closer to kicking 2020 to the curb! Check out the new Saturday Date Night special we’re run ning in November – we hope we will see you often.
THURSDAY TWO FOR $27 NIGHT
TENNIS WORLD By Steve Garman, Director of Tennis
PAT GALVIN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 13-15 Join us for our 15th An nual Tournament on the weekend of November 13. The beneficiary this year our very own Matt Gar man, who is recovering from major surgery. Tennis World member Benny Fernandez and his band Cypress will be the enter tainment Saturday evening from 5:00 – 8:00! Come on out and support this great tournament. Singles, com
bo doubles, and mixed. All levels. Call or email Steve to register or if you need a partner. 228 2555030. sgarman@dhpoa.org
MEMBERSHIP OFFERS To encourage younger members, we now offer a 39 and Under Member ship. The cost for POA members in good standing is $60 per month; non members are $70 per month. New players are encouraged to come out and take advantage of this excellent rate! Loaner rackets are available, and one of our top profession
A November 5: Half Rack of BBQ Ribs. Served with baked beans, potato salad, and cornbread A November 12: Buffalo Shrimp Salad. Loaded with pepper Jack cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onion, cu cumber slices, and grilled pita bread • November 19: Stuffed Baker. One pound baked potato loaded with corned beef, cabbage, mornay sauce, and green als will offer a compli onions mentary getting started A November 26: Thanks lesson too! Call 228 255 giving Buffet only 5030 for more information.
FACILITY UPDATE We have installed new lights on Court 7. These are excellent quality, sport specific LED fixtures. The remaining seven courts will soon be retrofitted.
JUNIOR TENNIS Afterschool clinics con tinue through the fall for children of all ages. Please call or email the Pro Shop for details. 228 2555030. sgarman@dhpoa.org
CHATEAUBRIAND THURSDAY SPECIAL Every Thursday night, we offer a slowcooked whole beef tenderloin sliced to order, served with mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and topped with demiglace. Served with a house or Caesar salad. $28
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FRIDAY SPECIALS Friday is always Steak Night! A November 6: Ricochet Catfish. Two catfish filets breaded in pecan flour, fried and placed over jalapeno and cheese grits, and topped with a Cajun cream sauce. $24 A November 13: Bourbon Street Pasta. Blackened Shrimp, crab, crawfish, and andouille, penne pasta, and a Cajun sherry cream sauce. $26 A November 20: Blackened Redfish Au Gratin. Filet of blackened redfish topped with a cheesy crab au gratin. Served with your choice of two sides. $27 A November 27: Soft Shell Crab Creole. Three fried soft shell crabs on grit cakes smothered in a tomato creole sauce. $24
SATURDAY NIGHT PRIME RIB SPECIAL Slow-cooked prime rib sliced to order and served with choice of two sides, and a house or Caesar salad, au jus, and horseradish sauce. $29.00
SATURDAY DATE NIGHT Choice of Shared Appetizer: Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Soft Shell Crab Stacker, Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara or Buffalo Oysters Choice of salad or soup Choice of Entrée: Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Citrus Hollandaise, Petite Filet with Blackened Shrimp and Rosemary Demi, Crab Cakes with Bearnaise, Duo Pork Chops with Brandy Cream, Chicken Madiera
with Sautéed Mushrooms and Julienned Ham, or Steak Dianne with Mushroom Demi-Glace. Entrees served with Whipped Potatoes and Green Bean Amandine. Choice of Shared Dessert: White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Baked Apple Tart ala Mode with Caramel, Carrot Cake, or Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Meal includes a glass of red or white house wine. $60 a couple, plus tax and gratuity.
WILD GAME DINNER AND WINE TASTING NOVEMBER 7 Chef Bryan’s menu and
the wine pairings will make for an unforgettable evening! Call 228 255-2918 or stop by the Club to make your reservation.
THANKSGIVING BUFFET NOVEMBER 26 Seatings at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m. Adults, $26.95; Children age 5-10, $11.95; Children age 4 and under, Free. Call 228-255-2918 to make your reservation Salads A Roasted Corn & Crab Chowder A Tossed Salad with assorted dressings A Pasta Salad A Broccoli Salad A Potato Salad Vegetables, Entrées, Carving Stations A Squash Casserole
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A Country Style Green Beans A Honey Glazed Carrots A Broccoli with Cheese Sauce A Whipped Potatoes with Gravy A Sweet Potato Soufflé A Cornbread Dressing A Giblet Gravy, Au Jus, Horseradish Sauce, Cranberry Sauce A Smoked Pit Ham with Jack Daniel’s Glaze A Grilled Chicken with Boursin Cream A Redfish with Lobster Cream Sauce o Roast Turkey Carving Station A Prime Rib Carving Station Dessert A Cobbler and Bread Pudding A Assorted Cakes and Pies A Ice Cream Bar
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Fundraising drive benefits those in need etty Maxwell is announcing her 16th annual Fundraising Drive in partnership with RE/ MAX Coast Delta Realty in Diamondhead. The drive begins November 15 and runs through December 15. Those benefiting from this event will be The Hancock County Animal Shelter, The SPCA of Diamondhead, and The Hancock County Food Pantry. Betty started this project on her own 16 years ago because two causes were near and dear to her heart. She is the daughter of a Veteran, and is also married to a Veteran. Her love of animals and seeing so many abandoned and hungry in our county broke her heart. She soon partnered with RE/MAX Coast Delta Realty, for over ten years when she worked there, and continues to do so even after her 2016 retirement. There were two areas of focus that were very important to Betty and her office. The first was to collect and provide clean and slightly used or new coats, blankets, socks, shoes, scarves, gloves, sleeping bags, tents, and more for the Homeless Men and Women Veterans of Hancock County. Harrison County was
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also included because the VA Hospital is located there, and they are the ones that will ultimately distribute to the homeless. Even after retirement, Betty continues to run this drive because she feels that no Veteran who served his or her country should be sleeping in the cold woods or on the streets! This is an annual event that is done to keep our Homeless Veterans warm during the winter months in Mississippi. Betty contacted two members of VFW Post 2880 here in Diamondhead, Reid Walker and David Motz, who assist in picking up the collected items and delivering them to the VA contacts for distribution. Sadly because of COVID-19 the VA is not accepting any clothing items at all at this time. Many of you have been waiting for this drive to donate your wonderful items. We are sorry to say we cannot collect this year. If you wish to donate to King’s Kitchen in Bay St Louis, Homes of Grace, Goodwill, or the Salvation Army they may be accepting clothing. Please don’t give up because Betty will run this event in the future as long as conditions are good and she is able.
The second area of focus is to assist local organizations by feeding, housing, spaying or neutering dogs and cats that have been surrendered either by their owners, abandoned, or that were found stray and never reclaimed, provide shelter for momma dogs and cats with litters that would otherwise die on the streets from predators, cars, or sickness. Sadly because of overcrowding in the shelter many folks who find animals are turned away, or asked to foster until room becomes available. Each year after this Annual Fundraiser monetary donations are given to the SPCA of Diamondhead, so please make your checks payable to them. They assist in many wonderful projects in our community such as vouchers for spay and neutering. You can follow them in the monthly Diamondhead News. Items such as cat, kitten, dog, and puppy food is always needed, and the Animal Shelter ask in order to keep the animals gastric systems on the same page, that Purina food is donated. If anything other than Purina is donated, then that food will be given to the Hancock Food Pantry
to assist their patrons. Please help our Hancock County animals by donating any of these suggested items: Cash or Check made payable to SPCA of Diamondhead, and please mail or drop off at the office; Purina Cat or Kitten food-hard and/or soft food; Purina Dog or Puppy Food-hard and/or soft; Cat Litter which is always needed, Arm and Hammer Pet Deodorizer for the litter boxes; Cat and/or Dog snacks; clean towels or blankets; leashes, harnesses, or collars; and new or gently used but clean carrying cages, Bleach and/or Fabulosa. Thank you so very much for your generous donations, kindness, and patriotism! A huge thank you goes out to the most wonderful office of broker Jon Ritten and his awesome staff and real estate agents for allowing me to use his office as the drop off location. RE/MAX Delta Realty, 5400 Indian Hill Blvd, located two doors from Burger King in front of Diamondhead, just off exit 16 from I-10. For more information, contact Betty Maxwell at 228-363-1430 or bb2dougmax@gmail.com. Or contact the RE/MAX Delta Realty office at 228-255-2600.