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and every property owner in Diamondhead. Fortunately, the members passed that measure, ensuring the continued By Ernie Knobloch or two questions WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE BOARD, success of our POA hen I with regards to covand our community. POA MEETINGS ARE NOW LIVE was run- enants to which the After consulting with STREAMED AND FOR THOSE WHO ning for POA had never reour current attorneys, the POA ceived a formal, legal CANNOT WATCH THE LIVE MEETINGS, we are confident that President in the last answer and that we WE HAVE RECORDED THEM FOR the amendments election, I consistent- needed these anpassed in 2010 were PROPERTY OWNERS TO WATCH AT ly said that I thought swers in the future. sufficient to cure any THEIR CONVENIENCE. the POA needed to Those answers are issues related to the be more open in its needed to make sure issues with the suscovenants under one expiration of any meetings. Because of that the POA Board tainability of the document without such covenants. This that, and with the has done our due amenities that make expiration dates. This means all covenants support of the Board, diligence and obDiamondhead such a would ensure that all are still in effect. POA meetings are tained all the correct desirable place to property owners, Since the Board has now live streamed information for fulive. Recognizing this who are members of the fiduciary duty to and for those who ture decision making reality, and after con- the POA by virtue of ensure the well-becannot watch the live As you are aware, sulting with multiple such ownership, ing of the POA, meetings, we have Diamondhead is a attorneys at the time, would continue to should a Diamondrecorded them for unique community in 2010 the POA support our wonder- head Property Owner property owners to with numerous sub- Board addressed this ful community fail to pay POA watch at their conve- divisions with varissue by having the through payment of Membership Dues, nience. In addition, I ying covenants and entire POA member- the dues necessary to the property owner also consistently said expirations, which ship vote on rolling maintain the amenwill no longer be a that there were one were certain to cause the provisions of all ities that benefit each “POA Member in
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DEADLINE FOR FEBRUARY ISSUE OF DHNEWS IS JANUARY 10, 2021
VOL. 38, NO. 1 Good Standing." All membership privileges will be suspended, dues will continue to be posted to the property owners account, the past due balance will accumulate and remain as an amount to be paid to the POA, and the POA may institute collection proceedings for any such balance including placing liens on property. We hope that you appreciate the value that the POA and its $15-$20 million of amenities have on our quality of life, our community, the value to your property, and will continue to work with us to keep Diamondhead moving forward for the benefit of us all.
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Diamondhead 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 Ernie Knobloch, President Gerald Gillen, Vice President Nancy Sislow, Secretary Karen Rayner, Treasurer Bob Marthouse, Ex-Officio Gary Becker, Director Teresa Ertel, Director Ron James, Director Stewart Nutting, Director Lloyd Ramirez, Jr., Director Dennis Tauzin, Director
228-255-0546 eknobloch@dhpoa.org 985-789-5984 ggillen@dhpoa.org 847-271-7474 nsislow@dhpoa.org 228-342-4462 krayner@dhpoa.org 720-273-4593 bmarthouse@dhpoa.org 813-215-2761 gbecker@dhpoa.org tertel@dhpoa.org 630-215-7996 281-851-0459 rjames@dhpoa.org 228-363-2549 251-680-3732 985-705-1326
snutting@dhpoa.org lramirez@dhpoa.org dtauzin@dhpoa.org
ASSOCIATION STAFF Greg Abadie ...............................................................................General Manager Darrion McInnis............................................................................... Comptroller Karen Flores ............................................................................. Managing Editor Steve Garman ....................................................................... Tennis Professional Nancy Perkins........................................................................ Sales & Marketing Chris Altese .................................................................................Director of Golf Chris Rahaim ................................................................Country Club Manager 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 Diamondhead Water & Sewer District .............................................. 255-5813 Tennis World......................................................................................... 255-5030 Waste Collection ................................................................................... 832-3144
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DIAMONDHEAD COUNTRY CLUB & PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Board of Directors Financial Summary, November 30, 2020 Month Membership Dues
Revenue 293,765
Expense 14,875
Net Income (Net Loss) 278,890 (54,698) (7,671) (5,336) 100,928 (93,631) (19,366) (28,981) (7,928) (4,831) 321 (13,903) (19,291) (94,789) 29,716
Budget 237,275
Budget Variance 41,615 (42,243) (4,625) (2,220) 10,224 2,919 3,203 274 6,843 (8,114) (274) (13,380) 3,809 (14,842) (16,811)
Dues Allocation 14,875 54,698 7,671 5,336 19,366 28,981 7,928 4,831 13,903 19,291 94,789 271,668
October 16, 2020 Country Club 143,915 198,612 (12,454) Academy 100 7,771 (3,045) A meeting of the Board Tennis 12,105 17,440 (3,116) was held at 5000 Dia Golf Shop 151,077 50,148 90,704 Golf Course Maint 13,001 106,632 (96,550) mondhead Circle, Dia Grounds Maint 19,366 (22,569) mondhead Mississippi. Facilities Maint 28,981 (29,255) Marketing 7,928 (14,771) President Knobloch Pier House 5,000 9,831 3,284 chaired the meeting and Airport 1,750 1,429 595 Marina 1,303 15,206 (523) called it to order at 6 p.m. Recreation 2,813 22,104 (23,100) Present were President Administration 19,912 114,702 (79,947) Totals 644,741 615,025 46,527 Knobloch, Vice President Gillen, Secretary Sislow, Net Income Budget Dues Revenue Expense Budget Year-to-Date Treasurer Rayner, Director (Net Loss) Variance Allocation Membership Dues 3,216,816 153,343 3,063,473 2,822,881 240,592 153,343 Becker, Director James, Country Club 1,283,061 1,706,553 (423,492) (187,665) (235,828) 423,492 Director Tauzin, Director Academy 26,065 57,342 (31,277) (40,513) 9,236 31,277 Tennis 77,424 145,818 (68,394) (38,292) (30,103) 68,394 Nutting, and Director Golf Shop 1,511,512 519,212 992,300 1,127,614 (135,314) Ramirez. Absent were Golf Course Maint 66,826 1,320,569 (1,253,743) (1,239,460) (14,283) Grounds Maint 200 234,295 (234,095) (258,404) 24,309 234,095 Director Ertel, and Ex Facilities Maint 336,453 (336,453) (332,097) (4,356) 336,453 Officio Marthouse. Also Marketing 113,036 (113,036) (164,341) 51,306 113,036 Pier House 50,000 32,041 17,959 4,865 13,094 present were General Airport 21,779 23,257 (1,478) 6,547 (8,025) 1,478 Manager Abadie and 20 Marina 88,145 131,758 (43,614) (17,019) (26,594) 43,614 Recreation 18,587 304,600 (286,013) (308,058) 22,045 286,013 members. Administration 154,192 1,265,897 (1,111,704) (873,539) (238,165) 1,111,704 MINUTES – The min Totals 6,514,607 6,344,175 170,432 502,520 (332,088) 2,802,901 utes of the Oct. 16 meeting were approved by email Expensed Approved Variance Capital Projects vote on Nov. 2. Grounds Country Club 109,093 109,093 APPROVAL/AMEND Golf 90,502 90,502 MEETING AGENDA – A Tennis Recreation 60,509 60,509 motion to approve the Facilities/Maintenance agenda was made by Vice Administration 49,990 49,990 Marina President Gillen and sec Airport onded by Director Nut Contigency 11,710 11,710 Totals 321,804 321,804 ting. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION – Don much improved equip sure the best quality of life uating hurricane damage, na Goedde, Pools Super pier 1&2 suffered most ment for streaming and in Diamondhead. are preliminary financials and are subject to change due to timing of invoicesREPORTS received and other factors involving the matching of revenue and expenses* visor, presented informa*These recording the Board meet COMMITTEE damage and will be closed tion about the pool staff, until further notice, work ings. He thanked the Gen – Each chair of commit pool use and pavilion tees reported their pro ing to open pier 4 and eral Manager and POA rentals and gave a recom staff for the rapid recovery gress. provide walkways for mendation to return to Golf – Working to repur launch; completed con from Hurricane Zeta, charging guests for use of tract for wild swine re briefly described the dam pose Golf Academy; re the pool, the need to viewing golf cart replace moval; discussing possi age to the Club, Marina, move some fencing, and ment; discussing legacy bility of sharing fuel dis Lazy Gator, and golf to repair the splash pad. courses. He also discussed tee times, evaluation light count with Stennis. PRESIDENT’S REPORT Administration Comning system, and applaud the role of the POA as a – President Knobloch mittee – focusing on legal land management compa ed staff for quick clean thanked the City Manager ny, with responsibility to up/opening of golf course and personnel issues. for the use of City Hall for care for the $1520 million 3 days after hurricane. SEE BUSINESS, PAGE 4 Airport/Marina – Eval the meeting and providing in amenities, and to as
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Business CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 2 Futures – continue to examine future impact of covenants. Recreation – Meeting postponed due to re scheduled Trunk or Treat, will meet Nov. 17. Food & Beverage – Examining possible branding changes, dis cussing if 19th Hole hurri cane damage might allow some remodeling. Grounds Committee – determining improve ments needed; busy with hurricane cleanup. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – General Man ager Abadie wished every one Happy Thanksgiving. He discussed holiday
activities at Club, that financials have been pro vided and 2020 budget updated to guide plans for 2021 budget which will be ready before December Board meeting. He report ed that a golf cart trial is taking place – 3 invitations to bid and 2 bids received, and that, following an insurance review, the report will be available Nov. 17. He also shared thanks to D. Hamman, Golf Course maintenance, and the City of Diamond head for the excellent cleanup efforts. POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS – None UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
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CONSENT AGENDA – None REGULAR AGENDA – A motion to charge guests for using the POA swim ming pools was made by Secretary Sislow and sec onded by Director Nut ting. The motion passed with Knobloch, Gillen, Sislow, Becker, James, Nutting, Ramirez and Tauzin voting for; Treasur er Rayner against. A motion to approve starting an ambassador was made by Director James and seconded by Vice President Gillen. The motion passed unani mously. A motion to approve our attorneys to make settlement demand upon People’s Bank for the
amounts discussed in Executive Session was made by Vice President Gillen and seconded by Director Nutting. The motion passed unani mously. POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – Mr. Ron Wentzell spoke to con cerns for the delay in debris cleanup after the hurricane, and to difficul ty his clients have had booking tee times on the golf courses. City Manag er, Mike Reso, described the FEMA/MEMA rules for seeking a vendor to haul debris, the rules in place for accepting bids, and the plans that were delayed by COVID to prepare for future needs
with contracting compa nies. He stated that if the rules set by FEMA/MEMA are not followed, the City will lose reimbursement for the projected cost of the cleanup. The goal at this time is to start pickup with the next two weeks. Mr. Bob Pineau request ed that accounts receiv able be added to the monthly financial reports and that the names of property owners in arrears be published monthly. NEXT MEETING – The next scheduled meeting of the POA Board will be Dec. 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Diamondhead City Hall. ADJOURN – A motion was made by Director Tauzin and seconded by
Director James to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sislow POA Board Secretary Approved on 11/19/20 by email vote
VIOLATIONS AND COMPLIANCE Submitted by Ginger Necaise, Member Ad vocate/Covenant Enforce ment Due to the continued recovery efforts of Hurri cane Zeta, the Diamond head Country Club & POA will not submit a violation report at this time. This report is expected to re sume in January and will be published in February issue of DHNEWS
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COMMUNITY CHURCHES SERVING THE DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY
of a Bible Study or a Dis cipleship Group, email us and let us know if you'd
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 5303 Diamondhead Cir. (228) 2559213 mail@stthomasdia mondhead.org WORSHIP TIMES Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sunday 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist
prefer Zoom or inperson.
DIAMONDHEAD DIAMONDHEAD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCUSA METHODIST CHURCH 5305 Noma Dr. (228) 2556888 www.diamondhead umc.org WORSHIP We will continue to worship online together via Facebook Live & You Tube through August with a goal of meeting inper son before September is over — hoping and pray ing that Covid numbers decrease. Also, continue to join us on Sunday morn ings at 9 a.m. on Facebook Live for conversation and interaction while we wor ship together. Weekday Prayer: The sanctuary will continue to be open from 9 a.m.noon Monday through Friday for our congregation to come inside to pray. Wednesday night Zoom Prayer meet ing is 6:30 p.m. 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
P.O. Box 6316, Diamond head, MS 39525 Community Center Main Meeting Area 5300 Diamondhead Dr. South Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. (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 nurturing direction of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome! Facebook: DpChurchP CUSA Email: Ad min@dpchurchPCU SA.com For more info, email us at admin@dpchurchp cusa.com or phone Dianne at (504)4324304
DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH 5301 Diamondhead
Circle (228) 2555556 dhcommunitychurch.org Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. WORSHIP TIMES Services are held Sun days 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 Barbara & Bob Duet. Adult Christian Education: Class is offered each Sunday from 99:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Youth Program: Weekly from 5:307 p.m. The program is for youth in grades K thru 12. Youth are divided into groups according to school grades. Meals are provided at no cost. Children’s Church: Meets during the 10 a.m. worship service, The Chil dren’s Church will meet for children in grades K5th grade.
MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH www.mhtcatholic.org or www.facebook.com/ mostolytrinityms (228) 2551294 WORSHIP TIMES Daily Mass 8 a.m. Mon dayFriday Eucharistic Adoration Thursday 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Saturday Masses 4 and 6 p.m.
Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 7 p.m. Check the website, Face book, or the bulletin for specific details. The slab has been poured for the new church.
JACOB’S WELL BAPTIST 29554 Vic Faye Rd., Pass Christian, MS 39571 (228) 2552555 jacobswellms@aol.com WORSHIP TIMES Sundays: 8:45 a.m. Wor ship, 10 a.m. Sunday School, and 11 a.m. Wor ship
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 5370 KilnDeLisle Rd., Kiln, MS 39556 (228) 2551800 www.annunciationkiln .com WORSHIP TIMES Masses: Saturday Vigil 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Weekday 8 a.m. (Chapel) Sacrament of Reconcil iation: Saturday 33:45 p.m.; Sunday 9:4510:15 a.m. and other times by appointment. Adoration: Tuesday 8:30 a.m.8:00 p.m.; Friday 8:309:30 a.m.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE PINES 309 Highway 90, Wave land, MS 39576 Pastor Brock Cain WORSHIP TIMES Services every Sunday morning are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for kids and adults begins at 9:30 a.m. Every Wednes
day we offer Bible study at 1 p.m. and contemporary worship at 6:30 p.m. A light dinner is served be fore the Wednesday eve ning worship service. For details about special serv ices or to contact the pas tor call (228) 4676771.
EAST HANCOCK LIBRARY By Mary Gobert
Happy New Year, Dia mondhead readers!! We have FINALLY closed out 2020 and will hopefully see a normal, healthy 2021 very soon!! Just think of all your favorite places being fully open again, including the library. Now that’s a sweet thought! As part of the Hancock County Library System’s mission “to inspire lifelong learning, promote the joy of reading, and strengthen our communities by pro viding open access to cultural, intellectual, tech nological and information al resources,” last month we talked about some of the online databases found on the library system’s homepage. These let pa trons access legal forms, find professional articles on any subject, and learn more about Mississippi and its people. But wait, there’s more! Another available data base is the Chilton Library, which provides informa tion on “repair, mainte nance and service of vehi cles. It provides stepby step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, diagrams, and
multimedia to simplify it all.” And the library just keeps it coming with these additional resources just a click or two away! Want to know your family history? Try the Ancestry Library link. Want to know some local history? Try the Sun Herald Historical Newspa pers link, or the local Han cock County Historical Society link. There are 50 online magazines available through the library’s homepage that cover every conceivable topic. If you haven’t tried the maga zines or databases yet, look on the main web page one of these cold morn ings, grab your coffee and enjoy! See you at the library!
SPCA OF DIAMONDHEAD SPCA of Diamondhead P. O. Box 2481, Dia mondhead, MS 39525 (228) 8612287 Spcaofdiamond head@gmail.com Spcaofdiamondhead.org No excuse to not do it By Toni Grey
In 2020, the SPCA of Diamondhead issued 133 vouchers for the purpose of spaying and neutering family pets in our commu nity. If you would like a voucher, please give us a call. Besides helping to control the pet home lessness crisis, there are also medical and behavior al benefits. According to the ASPCA, your female will live a
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Community CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 6 longer and healthier life because spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors, which are malignant or cancer ous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. Neutering your male pet prevents testicular cancer and some prostate prob lems. Your male dog will be less likely to roam away from the house looking for a mate. A neutered male may be better behaved. Unneu tered dogs and cats are more likely to mark their territory by spraying strongsmelling urine all
over the house. Your dog may be less likely to mount other dogs, people and inanimate objects after he’s neutered. Some ag gression problems may be avoided by early neutering. Debunking spay/neuter myths and misconceptions Spaying and neutering will not cause your pet to be overweight. Your pets will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and mon itor their food intake. Neutering is not a quick fix for all behavior prob lems. Although neutering your pet often reduces undesirable behaviors caused by a higher level of testosterone, there’s no guarantee that your dog’s behavior will change. Neu tering will not reduce behaviors that your pet has
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Luna, above, and Togo, right, are available for adoption at the Hancock County Animal Shelter.
learned or that have be come habitual. When to Spay or Neuter you Pet For dogs: While the traditional age for neuter ing is six to nine months, puppies as young as eight weeks old can be neutered, as long as they’re healthy. Dogs can be neutered as
adults although there’s a slightly higher risk of post operative complications. For cats: It is generally considered safe for kittens as young as eight weeks old to be spayed or neu tered. We hope this informa tion helps you make the decision to spay or neuter
will be required to wear a mask entering the meeting and until they are seated at the table. Tables will be set in smaller groups than normal to allow social distancing. Masks are also required for anytime you are not seated at your table. Please be mindful of others and practice social distancing while together. Please bring some extra dollars, as we will have our regular 50/50 drawing. Also, dues of $10 will be collected for Jan.May 2021. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. (Excluding JuneAugust) SAVE THE DATE: The Glitz Gala has been re scheduled for Tuesday,
April 13, 2021, more details to follow. Please come join us at our January meeting for fellowship with caring and generous community minded women. Lunch will be immediately fol lowing the meeting. For more information, please contact Linda DeParto at (228) 2555352. Please follow us on Facebook for the most current informa tion.
your pets. If you are con sidering adopting a pet, the Hancock County Ani mal Shelter (2284664516) is featuring “Togo,” nine
months old, playful and good with older kids. “Lu na” is a six year old laid back, easygoing Calico cat.
private property. As of this month we have registered more than 40 trees, with more to be done. There are many other Live Oak trees that do not quite meet the size requirement, but they will get there. Over the last few years the garden club has also planted over 150 new Live Oak trees, with the assist ance of other organiza tions, The City of Dia mondhead, Keep Dia mondhead Beautiful, local scout troops, the Youth Challenge Corps, The Mississippi Urban Forest Council, The Land Trust For the Mississippi Coast al Plain, and Hancock Whitney Bank. Our unique location, on high ground
and overlooking the marsh and rivers, make it pos sible for these magnificent trees to thrive and with stand the many storms. These trees are also pro tected by state and local ordinances. The garden club hoped the City of Diamondhead would recognize and take pride in the beauty and historical significance of these oaks and made a proposal to the city council that the city designate Diamondhead as “Mis sissippi’s Live Oak Tree City.” This proposal was accepted, ratified and signed by Mayor Nancy Depreo at the meeting of
CLUBS MARATHON BRIDGE Marathon Bridge has commenced for the 2020 2021 season. We are in viting you to join us for an afternoon of party bridge at the Country Club, Emer ald II Ballroom, the second Thursday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. The Marathon Bridge group concludes its season on April 8, 2021 at the Country Club, playing at 9 a.m. followed by lunch and prizes awarded to the winners. If you are interested in playing, please contact Terry Sullivan, 8832 Mali no Pl., Diamondhead, MS 39525 or email her at goodcook48@hot
mail.com. Let us know if you need a partner. Please know that in the event we need to cancel due to COVID19 restric tions, we will contact each of you!
DIAMONDHEAD WOMEN’S CLUB We are so excited to announce the January 2021 meeting of the Diamond head Women’s Club will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 6 beginning at 10 a.m. (please note the earlier start time). All ladies that are Diamondhead resi dents are invited to attend. The meeting will be held at the Diamondhead Country Club in the Emer ald Ballroom. Everyone
DIAMONDHEAD GARDEN CLUB In the Fall of 2019 the Diamondhead Garden Club took on the project of identifying and registering all the Live Oak trees in the city that are over 100 years old and located on
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The Diamondhead City Council signs a proclamation designating Diamondhead “Mississippi’s Live Oak Tree City.” Pictured left to right are council members Lindsay L’Ecuyer, Charles Clark, Mayor Nancy Depreo, Diamondhead Garden Club President Dianne Domangue, Member Penny Crawford, and council members Jamie Morgan and Alan Moran.
Clubs CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 10 the Diamondhead City Council on Dec. 1, 2020. COVID19 permitting, the next meeting of the Diamondhead Garden Club will be on January 20, 2021 at the country club. Usual time: 9:30 a.m. so cial time, 10 a.m. meeting. There will be room for social distancing, but WEAR A MASK. Lunch will be optional depending on CDC recommendations. The program will feature “Make Your Own Arrange ment”. You will be able to create a small flower ar rangement that is uniquely yours to take home. The container and flowers will be provided by the club. You will have to bring only your imagination and some greenery from your garden, or elsewhere. The only tools required are a pair of scissors or clippers. If any of this changes, members will be notified by email. Brierley Acker, 255-2697
DIAMONDHEAD WINE CLUB By Lou Ertel & Marshall
Kyger Thursday, Jan. 21st – Random Weirdness, 7:00 p.m. at the Club. Well, we have no idea what to do for January’s tasting, so we’ll make it up as we go. Most likely, you will find a mixed bag of personal favorites from Lou and Marshall. Sugges tions are welcome! At the least, it will be fun! Cost is $35 for DWC members and $45 for guests. Please make reser vations by mailing your check payable to DWC to P. O. Box 6523, Diamond head, MS 39525 or by emailing Lou at louer tel@aol.com or Marshall at mekygs@cableone.net.
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you're new in town, all are invited. The group's themed luncheons are held September through May on the second Friday of each month. Reserva tions are required, you can reserve their seats at dia mondhead.newcom ers@yahoo.com or call Roxanne Worak at (504) 2207641.The dues are $20 a year, and $15 per each luncheon. Please like/ follow the club's Facebook page at, www.face book.com/diamondhead newcomersclub. Happy New Year!
THURSDAY MORNING LINE DANCERS — WE ARE BACK Lessons and dancing, led by Molly, will be held from 1011 a.m. on Thurs days 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 cancella tions see our web site: https://sites.goo gle.com/site/getmov ing12345678/
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LADIES BRIDGE PARTY CLUB
The Diamondhead New comer's Club had their annual Christmas lunch eon on Dec. 11. Members dressed in their Holiday best, and donations were collected for the residents at Woodland Village. The club's next event will be Jan. 8 at noon at the Dia mondhead Country Club. Doesn't matter if you've lived here for 30 years or
JANUARY 2021 PARTY The date for our January party is Friday, Jan. 22 at the Country Club. Arrival time is 9:15 a.m. and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30 a.m. Please call Terre Settle at 2559892 if you have any questions. The winners at the No vember Party were Elise Breen, first place and Car rie Perkins, second place.
DH GEAUX HIKING CLUB Wellll…there are two candles on the cake! And that must mean the DH Geaux Hiking Club is cele brating its twoyear birth day…but unfortunately that party is gonna be postponed…sigh. Yet, many of us are still finding ways to get out there and enjoy our mag nificent surroundings here on the coast. Like the hike to Fontai nebleau State Park, where we started with a dec adent breakfast at Lulus (oh, my!) followed by a vigorous tramp (well, OK, it was more of a languo rous stroll) through the park. It was a gloriously warm fall day and our hikers took advantage of the boardwalk and trails, enjoying the vistas and the variety of marsh and woodland surroundings. But we were not alone …oh, no! We had some company…yep, we spot ted a gator enjoying some of those late summer rays…oh, yess! (Don’t think we are just a “cream puff” club…uhuh, not us…) Fortunately, no one was injured (or even threatened) during this experience. And the gator, well, it just watched us (um…it may have licked its lips…) And true to our tradition, we ended up at Rips in Mandeville for, you got it, LUNCH! Now, some of you may have gotten all excited about the Smithsonian exhibition, “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” which was highlighted in this column last month. It
was scheduled to arrive at the Ground Zero Museum in Waveland in December but that has been post poned. According to a press release issued just prior to the deadline for the submission of this column, the new dates will be July through August 2021. As explained in the press release, this was not an easy decision but the only avenue to ensure the safety of visitors, staff, and volun teers. The Museum Board of Directors along with their partners, Smith sonian, Mississippi Hu manities Council, and the MS Gulf Coast National Heritage Area, decided it was necessary to take a “holiday break” at this time after receiving the official health alert on Dec. 2, 2020, from Dr. Dobbs, State Health Officer of the MS Department of Health advising us “…to avoid all social gatherings outside of the nuclear family.” He further stated we are “…to only participate in work, school or other absolutely essential activities.” On the same day, Dr. Redfield of the CDC announced his concern the months of
December, January and February will be the worst months of this pandemic. We are proud that Wave land was the only site on the Coast chosen to host this free exhibit. Look for more information in the spring. We hope to see all of you in July or August 2021. Sooo, Geaux Hikers, let’s put that on the calen dar for next year. Meanwhile, we’re gonna bundle up (yeah, let’s see…where did I put those gloves…) and put one foot in front of the other as we march into 2021. Don’t forget to take some pic tures of your hike and, uhhuh, your FOOD! There are no fees to be a member of Geaux Hiking. Everyone is welcome (yup, even you, couch potato). You do not have to be a resident of Diamondhead. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more on upcoming hikes and ex periences, watch the DH Residents Facebook Page or our DH Geaux Hiking Facebook Page (contact the administrator to get access). It’s a new year, peeps! Sooo…let’s get out there…Geaux Hiking! But stay safe!
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Krewe of Diamondhead 2021 Coronation Ball he Krewe of Diamondhead held its Coronation Ball for the Mardi Gras year 2021 with the theme of the Boston Tea Party. Master of ceremonies John Kirschenbaum opened the celebration with the recognition of our veterans. All stood for the national anthem. Visiting royalty was acknowledged; from Boaters, Ken and Janie Dropco; from Selene, Steven and Angie Burkhardt and from Olympus, Tim and Kelly Kennedy. Board members from the Krewe of Diamondhead were then recognized and thanked for their tireless efforts in all business and event functions for the Krewe. The 2020 court entered the ballroom to their theme “The British Invasion.” The court included Duke Jim Bulger and Maid Sherry Bulgar;
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Duke Hoppy Smith and Maid Suzy Smith; Duke Mark Miller and Maid Annette Williams; Duke Peter Morgan and Maid Cindy McNamee. The exiting King, Scott McNamee, and his Queen, Jamie Morgan entered the ballroom and paid one last tribute to their subjects. Then the 2020 court was thanked for their outstanding Mardi Gras season before they adjourned to their seats. The royal scepters were retired by the royal guard of past kings, 2013 HRH, Mickey Hatem and 2019
HRH, Ron Rhoades. The fanfare signaled, and the new court was then presented. As the Royal Court for 2021 were formally announced, they entered the ballroom and took their place on stage where they awaited the arrival of the King and Queen elect. The Royal Court for 2021 are Duke Shadrick Newman and Maid Regina Newman; Duke Tim Kennedy and Maid Kelly Kennedy; Duke Jeff Hardesty and Maid Stephanie Hardesty; Duke Ricky Sheppard and Maid Tracy Sheppard. Once again the fanfare alerted the audience to the pending presentation of royalty. Queen elect, Sarah Schafer-Parrington entered the ballroom in a soft white timelessly chic yet modern crepe unembellished dress, with a mermaid silhouette and off the shoulder neckline paired with long sleeves and cloth covered buttons trailing down the back through a sweep train. She then took her place on the stage and once again the fanfare played. King elect, Kevin Parrington entered the ballroom in traditional white tails. Once seated on stage, 2019 HRH Ron Rhoades and 2018 HRH Sara Garcia presented the crowns and scepters. The king’s crown is an imperial traditional
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The 2021 Royal Court for the Krewe of Diamondhead, King Kevin Parrington, Queen Sarah Schafer-Parrington, Ricky and Tracy Sheppard, Jeff and Stephanie Hardesty, Tim and Kelly Kennedy, and Shade and Gina Newman.
king’s crown, with green felt in a gold frame with Aurora Borealis and clear crystals. The queen’s crown is a full emerald green royal premium crown on a gold frame, accented with emeralds and Aurora Borealis crys-
tals. The importance of the green accents is to honor Kevin’s heritage in Ireland and his mother’s journey to the United States where she made her home in Boston, MA. The scepters are gold rhinestone tulips, which is the symbol of the
Dutch heritage and a reminder of Sarah’s beautiful mother who passed away in 2013. Ali’I Ho Nua the 45th Scott McNamee and 2020 Queen Jaime Morgan crowned Ali’I Ho Nua the 46th, Kevin Parrington;
and His Queen, Sarah Schafer-Parrington. Captain David Sykes presented the traditional toast to the newly crowned Royalty and presented them to the Krewe of Diamondhead. The royal pins were presented by Vice
President, Sandy Hatem and the royal flag was present by Captain, David Sykes. Ali’I Ho Nua his Queen and their royal court then proceed to pay tribute to the Krewe as they exited the ballroom to the song
“Shipping Up To Boston” signaling the start of the new Mardi Gras season. The Krewe then enjoyed a royal meal prepared by the Diamondhead Country Club. Dancing and merriment continued through the evening as Alpha Tribe
Ali'i Ho Nua the 46th, Kevin Parrington and his Queen Sarah Schafer Parrington.
entertained all who attended. The Krewe of Diamondhead will hold their annual Mardi Gras ball on Feb. 6, 2021, with the full Boston Tea Party theme. This will
be followed by their annual parade that will take place, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2020. For information or applications on the parade, please contact Parade Director, Sara Garcia
at kdhparade@gmail.com If you would like to join the Krewe of Diamondhead, please contact our Membership Director, Stephanie Hardesty at staylor@ain1.com.
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BEER TASTING Join us for this fun tasty night as we enjoy a special menu prepared by Chef Bryan paired with Abita Brewing selections &
CARAMELIZED ONION FLATBREAD APPETIZER Cream cheese, balsamic, honey, red onion, fresh parsley Paired with Abita Andygator CHILI CON CARNE Slow-cooked beef tips, black beans, diced tomatoes, and spices. Topped with cheddar cheese and diced red onion Paired with Abita Amber STRAWBERRY SALAD Microgreens, sliced strawberries, candied pecans, blue cheese, and roasted almonds. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing Paired with Strawberry Abita CHEDDAR STUFFED BURGER On a toasted Ciabatta bun with microgreens, beefsteak tomato, caramelized red onion, brown sugar bacon, and garlic aioli. Served with potato wedges Paired with Abita Turbodog LEMON TART Tart shell, lemon curd, whipped cream, mint, fresh berries, raspberry coulis Paired with Abita Purple Haze
$50.00 per person, inclusive Reservations are required Call 228 255-2918 ext. 122
Chris Rahaim, Club Manager Welcome, 2021! Like most, we were happy to kick 2020 to the curb and bring in the New Year. We would like to once again thank our customers and staff for adjusting to the many challenges thrown our way, sometimes daily! We're starting January off with some fun specials, and we look forward to seeing you.
asparagus, and topped with demiglace. Served with a house or Caesar salad. $28
loaded with your choice of toppings A January 21: Stir Fry. Pick and choose your meats, veggies, and sauces piled high on lo mein, fried or white rice A January 28: Oyster Roast is Back! Raw, Rocke feller, Charbroiled or 1/2 and 1/2 available. Price includes a cup of oyster artichoke soup, bread and butter, and accouterments.
LIVE COOKING STATION EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - $14 A January 7: Pasta Bar.
Pick and choose your meats, vegetables, sauce, pasta, and cheeses A January 14: Potato Bar. One pound baked potato
12 for $23, 18 for $29, 24 for $44. Call and preorder by January 26. 228 2552918 ext. 122. We will also have drink and dessert specials
STEAK HOUSE FRIDAYS The menu is updated weekly. Look for your favorite steak house items such as New York Strips,
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CHATEAUBRIAND THURSDAY SPECIAL Every Thursday night, we offer a slowcooked whole beef tenderloin sliced to order, served with mashed potatoes, grilled
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Duck Breast, Sirloins, Porterhouses, and Specialty Seafood. Our Prime Rib Special, a 12 oz. hand-cut prime rib sliced to order and served with a choice of two sides, and a house or Caesar salad, au jus, and horseradish sauce for $29 is also on Friday nights.
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Potatoes and Green Bean Amandine) A Petit Filet with Grilled Shrimp and Mushroom Demi A Salmon Oscar A Pork Chop with Mirliton Dressing A Eggplant Parmigiana with Grilled Shrimp A Choice of Shared Dessert A Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake A Molten Chocolate
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Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara Fried Oysters with Creamy Cole Slaw & AvocadoCilantro Sauce Fried Mozzarella Cheese with Marinara Hot Crab Claws in Garlic Butter
Petit Filet with Grilled Shrimp and Mushroom Demi Salmon Oscar Pork Chop with Mirliton Dressing Eggplant Parmigiana with Grilled Shrimp
SHARED DESSERT Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Molton Chocolate Cake Praline Bread Pudding Key Lime Pie
Cake A Praline Bread Pudding A Key Lime Pie A A Glass of Red or White House Wine $60 per couple, plus tax and gratuity.
BEER TASTING JANUARY 21 Join us for this fun and tasty night as we enjoy a special menu prepared by Chef Bryan paired with Abita Brewing selections. A Appetizer: Carmelized Onion Flatbread. Cream cheese, balsamic, honey, red onion, fresh parsley. Paired with Abita Andygator A Soup: Chili con Carne. Slow-cooked beef tips, black beans, diced tomatoes, and spices. Topped with cheddar cheese and
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D e s s e r t Red Velvet Cheesecake Beran Zinfandel Doors Open at 6:00 pm Presentation and meet and greet at 6:30. First course served at 7:00 pm. Cash Bar Available $90 per person (inclusive).
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Club News CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 17 diced red onion. Paired with Abita Amber A Salad: Strawberry Sal ad. Microgreens, sliced strawberries, candied pecans, blue cheese, and roasted almonds. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Paired with Strawberry Abita A Entrée: Cheddar Stuffed Burger. On a toast ed Ciabatta bun with mi crogreens, beefsteak toma to, caramelized red onion, brown sugar bacon, and garlic aioli. Served with roasted potato wedges. Paired with Abita Turbo dog. A Dessert: Lemon Tart. Tart shell, lemon curd, whipped cream, mint, fresh berries, and rasp berry coulis. Paired with Abita Purple Haze $50 per person, inclusive. Reserva tions are required. Call (228) 2552918 ext. 122 or stop by the Club
BOURBON AND CIGARS TASTING JANUARY 29 We had so much fun in December we're going to do it again! There will be a custom selection of ra re and unusual bourbons and cigars. The price in cludes two bourbon tick ets, one cigar ticket, and selected hors d'oeuvres. Additional pours and ci gars will be available for purchase, along with our full dinner menu and bar. Cigars provided by Natal's Cigar Shoppe, and bour bons selected by Maisano's Fine Wine & Spirits. $40 per person, plus tax & gratuity.
JANUARY 29 5:00 - 7:00
BOURBONS AND CIGARS! A CUSTOM SELECTION OF RARE AND UNUSUAL BOURBONS AND CIGARS Includes: 2 bourbon tickets, 1 cigar ticket, and selected hors d’Oeuvres Additional pours and cigars available for purchase, along with full menu and bar $40.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity Patio behind Dining Room Fire pit and patio entertainment Cigars provided by Natal's Cigar Shoppe Bourbons selected by Maisano’s Fine Wine & Spirits
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SPORTS DIAMONDHEAD GOLF Chris Altese, PGA Director of Golf Diamondhead Country Club & POA Happy New Year from all of us in your Diamondhead Country Club Golf Operations department! A new year of Diamondhead golf is upon us. 2021 promises to be another great year of golf at Diamondhead Country Club. Let's all support OUR club and make this year one of the best! We hope that all of our residents and annual golf members will participate in some of the many golf activities planned this year. Even if you don’t play
golf you might know someone who does…please tell them all to come play our Diamondhead golf courses. We held two really fun golf events since our last article…DCC’s CP Four Ball on Nov. 21-22 and The Gobbler on Nov. 28. Thank you to all of the golfers that supported these events as well as all of our golf events this past year. Congratulations to all of our winners: Gobbler Results Butterball Flight Champions – Jonathan Walker, Katelynn Altese, & Gracie Bloom Jennie-O Flight Champions – (tie) Trey Giarrusso,
Seamus Burgen, & Quintin Spencer and Ron James, Ed Craig, & Jerry Jones Honey Suckle Flight Champions – (tie) Don Smith, Chris Smith, & Vince Tuccio; Paul Wyrosdick, Al Corban, & Danny Davis; Steve Luxion, Georgeann Luxion, & Cammie Walkington CP Four Ball Results Championship Flight Champions – Colin Troxler & Kerry Dempster First Flight Champions – Bobby Cotie & Ed Craig Second Flight Champions – Marvin Gray & Tom Newman Third Flight Champions – Ron James & Jerry Jones
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Fourth Flight Champions – Ricky Natal & Vince Corona Once again, the PGA Tour, the USGA, the Mississippi Golf Association, and the Gulf States PGA have expressed interest in DCC to host events in this new year. We are scheduled to host the qualifiers for the PGA Tour Champions Rapiscan Systems Classic in mid-March on DCC’s Pine golf course as long as the PGA Tour Champions continues this event. Thanks to all of our residents and members for making the PGA Tour feel welcome. It is because of all of you that the PGA Tour, our national
and state golf association, along with the Gulf States PGA keep us in mind for hosting events each year. Our Diamondhead junior golfers continue to impress. All year we were constantly posting about their great play and incredible accomplishments. Congratulations to junior golfers Cameron Guidry, Klausen Madison, and Katelynn Altese on their most recent announcements. Cameron signed his national letter of intent and will play golf at the University of Southern Mississippi next fall. Klausen just recently committed to playing on the collegiate
next fall at the University of Mobile. Katelynn was just named the Mississippi Golf Association’s Player of the Year for Girls Age 16-18 and verbally committed to play golf collegiately in the fall of 2022 at Troy University. We are extremely proud of our junior golfers and how they continue to represent Diamondhead Country Club! Join our annual golf membership and play more golf! When you consider the benefits, our annual golf memberships are second to none in our region. Full service, award winning golf
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JANUARY 14 Potato Bar. One pound baked potato loaded with your choice of toppings
JANUARY 21 Stir Fry. Pick and choose your meats, vegetables, and sauces piled high on Lo mein, fried or white rice
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Sports CONTINUED, FROM PAGE 21 shop. Stateoftheart Golf Academy of Diamondhead. World class practice facil ities. Fullservice grill and bar. Friendly and helpful golf professionals and staff. And the list goes on. Play at DCC and be treated like a member for the day or join and be a member for the year. 2021 Golf Events 1/23 Double Black Dia mond Superintendent's Revenge Golf Classic
1/301/31 The Jack O’Neill Memorial High School Invitational 2/14 Sweetheart Scramble 2/283/2 Gulf Coast Colle giate 3/27 Jack O’Neill Memo rial Golf Classic benefitting Junior Golf 4/104/11 Big Kahuna ***NEW DATE*** 5/145/16 The Malahi ni…DCC’s MemberGuest 6/46/6 Hawaiian In vitational 7/3 Magnolia Classic 8/288/29 The Shaka Club Championship
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9/109/12 DCC Member Member 10/210/3 CP Four Ball 11/27 The Gobbler During this time of year it is critical that we all fix two ball marks and fill two di vots every hole. Any two will do; they don't have to be yours! We look forward to seeing you “PLAY MORE GOLF.” The 2021 Golf Guides will be available soon. Please take the time to refresh yourself on our golf policies and procedures. As always, let us know how we can help.
DMGA By Ernie Knobloch The DMGA officers for 2021 are Joe Murray (Presi dent), John Bunce (VP), Art Burgoyne (Sec/Treas), Ma rion Rotolo (Website) and Dennis Laumann (Director). The leading money win ners for 2020 were Gene Demedicis, John Bunce, Frank Morrow, Al Mast, Mike Cavataio, Ron Rech, Lenny Alphonso and Lee Kormandy. If you know these guys, you’ll realize that there are a wide variety
of ages and handicaps. The DMGA provides the oppor tunity for everyone to win each week. In the Closest to the Pin competition, John Bunce had 12 wins followed by Warren Alexander with 8 and Frank Morrow with 7 wins. Tom O’Connell, Gene Demedicis, Marion Rotolo, Mike Cavataio and Johm Benus all had 6 wins. In the Low Net 4 Balls on each hole format, the team of Mike Cavataio, Warren Alexander, John Bunce and Ghost (Ron Rech as usual)
led the scoring with a 17 followed by Gene Demed icis, Billy Rushing, Ernie Knobloch and the actual Ron Rech came in second with a team score of 16 followed by Frank Morrow, David Barbato, John Kindle and Dave Stein with 13. In the ABCD POINTS format Mike Cavataio, John Bunce, and Joe Murray led the scoring with a 16, fol lowed by Berni Breen, Mar ian Rotolo and Dave Stein with 18. The two best gross
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and Dave Stein winning the competition with -22 followed Warren Morgan, Warren Alexander, Lee Kormandy and Pat Jarrell with a -19. In the PEERS format the team of Gene Demedicis, Frank Morrow and David
Barbato led with a -8. The second-place team was ten strokes behind when Sam Lee, Tom O’Connell and John Lee (the brothers LEE) posted a -18. An interesting tidbit was that the last place team that day was 28 strokes behind the winning team.
In the 2 BB ABCD game, Reny Pnagan, David Barbato, Lenny Alphonso and Ron Rech posted a -12 to win followed by Gene Demedicis, Frank Morrow, Charles Cangelosit and Al Mast with a -11. Reny Pangan recorded a gross 76 with a net 69 to lead the scoring. Congrats to Reny for shooting well under his age. Congratulations to Don
Crosby for making a Holein-One on #15 of the Pine. The cup was in the back which makes this a difficult hole for most DMGA players. In the Closest to the Pin competition last month, the best shot, other than the Hole-in-One, was Marion Rotolo 3 inches from the cup and Mike Cavataio 3’6” from the hole. John Bunce
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won once with a shot 24’ 2” from the hole. Marion Rotolo and Frank Morrow both won three times last month. This is my last article for the DMGA due to numerous time commitments that I have. At the deadline for this article, I’m not sure who will write future columns. Hope to see you on the
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DWGA By Colleen Jones The first Thursday in November, the 5th, we were rained out, but with Zeta just hitting us a week before no one was really in the mood to play golf. On Nov. 12th we had the Pink Hearts Tournament which had been delayed because of Zeta. We sold raffle tickets to some nice baskets and had a 50/50 drawing which the winner graciously gave all the money back to the Pink Hearts Fund. This fund helps local women who are going through cancer with their expenses. We raised $2,721 for the fund. We had 40 women playing a four person scramble. There was first place team was Cas sandra Godbold, Cathy Weber, Betty Perry and Betsy Lyons. The second place team was Leslie Page, Liz Bell, Joanne Fried and Carol Wyrosdick. The third
place team was Denise Bergeron, Terri Woolbright, Kathie Pierson and Marle nee Gossard. Closest to the pin on the Pine course was hole #2 Cassandra Godbold, hole #6 was Leslie Page, hole #13 was Margie James and hole #15 was Margie James. Nov. 12th we played our Turkey Day Tournament. This is where each player takes their handicap and add it to par to get the amount of strokes you are allowed. When you reach that number you plant your turkey in the ground and the turkey that travels the fur thest wins. We then had lunch afterwards. The 1st flight winner was Cassandra Godbold. The 2nd flight winner was Ellen Culliton. The third flight winner was Terri Woolbright. The fourth flight winner was Cathy Weber. The black tee winner was Joyce Teerling. Nov. 26th was Thanks giving and we all gathered with our loved ones and gave thanks for our bless ings. One blessing we all have in common is living in Diamondhead.
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By Shirley Halterman Due to lingering effects of Hurricane Zeta, our Trophy Day scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3 was postponed. Our courses are open but for limited play as clean up continues after the storm. Even though the weather wasn’t the best, we man aged to get in our Trophy Day on Tuesday, Nov. 10. And, the results were: Low Gross Winners: Flight 1 Therese Maurterer, Flight 2 Kathie Pierson, Flight 3 Pattie Blackwood, and Black Tee Flight, Carol Wyrosdick. Low Net Winners: Flight 1, Judy Tauzin, Flight 2, Kathy Jones, Flight 3, Carole Grif fin, and Black Tee Flight, Lenna Weisenhorn. During this competition we also compete for lowest number of Putts, Longest Drive and ClosesttothePin on a selected Par 3 hole. And, those winners were as fol lows: Low Putts: Flight 1 had a threeway tie between Carroll Gothie, Therese Maurterer and Judy Tausin. Each gal had only 16 putts during nine holes of play.
Flight 2 honors were taken by Pat VanDervort with only 15 putts. Flight 3 low putts went to Carol Griffin and Black Tee Flight low putt score went to Carol Wyros dick. When it came to the Longest Drive in each Flight, Shirley Halterman claimed it in the First Flight, Pat VanDervort in the Sec ond Flight, Betsy Lyons in the Third Flight and Lenna Weisenhorn in the Black Tee Flight. ClosesttotheHole on the Par Three was taken by Therese Maurterer in the First Flight, Kathie Pierson in the Second Flight, Carole Griffin in the Third Flight and, not to be out done, Carol Wy rosdick in the Black Tee Flight really came closest being only 1’ 5” away from the hole. We also take note that Kathy Pierson scored a Birdie on the 13th hole. Great job by all our gals! Turkey Day was the name of the game on Tues day, Nov. 17. Twentythree Red Tee players signed up and three Black Tee players
entered this competition. For those not familiar with this game, at the beginning of play each player receives a picture of a Turkey with their name and “Turkey” handicap number. Winners are determined by players scoring the same or lower than that number. This year, the competition also included Long Drive and Closest to the Pin funded by our treasury. Winners were, in the Red Tee Group: Pat VanDervort and Toni Rossol and Black Tee Play er: Mary Craig Murray. Longest Drive Competition was won by: Flight 1 Susie Fonenot, Flight 2 Nancy Sislow, Flight 3 Betsy Lyons and Black Tee Flight Jeri Harris. Closesttothe Pin honors went to Sue Hebert in Flight 1, Pat Van Dervort in Flight 2, Sylvia Corban in Flight 3 and Carol Wyrosdick in the Black Tee Flight. Fran Smith had a Chipin on Hole #18, Carroll Gothie had one on Hole #13 and Pat VanDervort on Hole
#17. In addition, Pat Van Dervort scored a Birdie on that same hole. This Tues day’s event was followed by lunch in the Emerald Room and a General Meeting. On Tuesday, Nov. 24 we had a traditional Scramble on the front 9 holes of the Pine Course. We had a twoway tie for First Place with team of Kathy Jones, Cheryl Saak, Judy Tauzin and a GHOST and the team of Gale Lammers, Tammy Lippon, Ruthie O’Neill and Pat VanDervort both scoring only 40 strokes. Second Place also recorded a tie between the team of: Sylvia Corban, Jeri Harris, Cynthia Michael and Kathie Pierson and the team of: Dinah Knobloch, Ann Nutting, Nancy Sislow and a GHOST. Both of these teams scored 41 strokes for the nine holes. Until next month when we hope to have held our Annual Christmas Scramble and Luncheon, stay safe and always be Thankful for all that you have.
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JANUARY SUNSET MARKET The January market will be held Jan. 2 and Jan. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. The market is located at the Diamondhead Shopping Center area on West Aloha Drive.
NOVEMBER SUNSET MARKET For more information, email DiamondheadSunsetMarket@gmail.com.
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