December 2022 Diamondhead News

By ErniE KnoBloch

President’s Report

For December 2022

As of December 1, 2022, your green and white ID card is no longer valid. We have been reminding everyone of this change for the last several months. If you’re a member in Good Standing, go to the con cierge desk in the lobby of the Club to have a new card made. There is no cost for the new card and the desk is manned during regular business hours M – F and also 9-12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. You can use the picture that’s already on file or supply a new picture. The new card has a magnetic strip on the back that allows us to scan your account for upto-date information. If you’re a member in Good Standing you automatically receive a discount on items that you purchase. The NEW card will be required for entrance to the pools next swimming season. Information on the new cards will be updated every night to reflect any change in status of your account.

Annual dues have NOT IN CREASED and, if you pay the

total of $646 before the end of the business workday on Janu ary 31, 2023, you will receive $40 of credits that will appear on your account. When scan ning your new ID card in or der to pay for a purchase, the credit will appear, and you can use the credit to help pay for the purchase. This will elim inate the use of the four $10 gift cards that were used in the past.

The POA owns the land, building and contents of the Lazy Gator. The POA is re quired by the “Takeover Agreement” to have a restau rant in that area. The “Take over Agreement” is the doc ument that outlines what the developer turned over to the POA years ago. It’s possi ble that there will be a name change of this facility by the time you read this. The build ing has needed various updates for several years and the POA recently started repairs and re modeling at a cost of around $90,000.

If you pay your annual 2023 fees for golf, tennis or pickle ball by the end of the workday on December 15, 2022, the fee is the same as the 2022 listed fee. This does not apply to the trail fee. Annual membership fees, in their respective catego ry, have increased minimally to help cover inflation costs. If you pay through ACH install

ments, this will automatically continue, and monthly rates will adjust per the 2023 fee schedule. Our annual mem bership fees are still one of the best values in the country.

Golf credits in the Pro Shop will not carry over to 2023. The last day to spend the cred its is December 26, 2022. The 12 Days of Christmas Sale in the Pro Shop will run from De cember 6 – 17.

Holiday hours are as follows:

• POA offices Closed December 25 and 26 and January 2

• Golf Shop Christmas Eve Closes 1 p.m., Christmas day Closed, New Year’s Eve 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. New Year’s Day 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

• Latitude 30 Christmas Eve 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. (food service closes at 1 pm) Christmas Day Closed New Year’s Eve 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (food service until 5 p.m.) New Year’s Day 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (soup and sandwiches only)

• Oak Room Closed December 24 - January 5, 2023

• Tennis Office Closed December 24, 25 and 26, plus New Year’s Eve

• Ship’s Store Christmas Eve Close at 12 noon, Christmas Day Closed, New Year’s Eve Close at 12 noon, New Year’s Day Closed

We are once again hosting the Hancock County Chamber Busi ness After Hours on Thursday,

December 15, in the ballroom from 5:00 – 7:00. It’s our op portunity to showcase The Club to local businesses. We usually have about 50 people attend.

By the time you read this, the Christmas lights on the walking trail in front of the Club should be working. This

is a great place for family pho tos and has a drop box for let ters to Santa. Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped en

The Diamondhead News is the ONLY official voice of the Diamondhead Country Club and Property Owners Asso ciation, 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 locat ed at 7610 Country Club Circle, Diamondhead, MS 39525

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Editor: Karen Flores

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• BUSINESS

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE CLUB AT DIAMONDHEAD AND PROPERTY OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.

October 22, 2022

A meeting of the Board was held at 5000 Diamondhead Circle, Dia mondhead Mississippi. President Knobloch chaired the meeting and called it to order at 6:00 p.m.

Present were President Knobloch, Vice President Gillen, Treasurer Becker, Secretary Sislow, Director Blackwood, Director James, Director LaFontaine, Director Nutting, Direc tor Ramirez, and Director Tauzin. Absent: Ex-Officio Marthouse. Also present were Controller McInnis, Le gal Counsel Jones, Legal Assistant Kinsley and 8 members.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Min utes of the meeting of 9/19/22 were approved by e-mail vote completed 10/13/22.

APPROVAL/AMEND MEETING

AGENDA – A motion to approve the agenda was made by President Knobloch. The motion passed unan imously.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Presi dent Knobloch provided his report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – Safety, House/Club, Marina/Airport Com mittees had no report. Budget Com mittee reported completing the 2023 budget for approval. Recreation Committee reported reviewing re quest for lights at the Club courts that cannot be implemented at this time and continuing exploration of food/beverage options for East Rec and other areas. Golf/Grounds Com mittee reported lack of rain and its impact, successful tournaments, seeking scoreboard support, handi cap committee asking for all to post score and request for upgrade to electric cable. Administration Com mittee reported progress with soft ware install and review of collection activity. Facilities Committee report ed touring the Club and identifying corrections with plans.

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

– A written report including financial data was provided in Mr. Abadie’s absence.

POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS – None

REGULAR AGENDA –2022-25– Motion to purchase new Clubhouse kitchen stove for not to exceed $7,500 was made by Direc tor Tauzin and seconded by Director LaFontaine. The motion passed unanimously..

2022-26 – Motion to replace under ground power cable for golf course irrigation for not to exceed $7,000 was made by Director James and seconded by Director Nutting. The motion passed unanimously.

2022-27 – Motion to purchase and install 3 mini-split AC units for the kitchen for not to exceed $5,500 was made by Director Tauzin and sec onded by Vice President Gillen. The motion passed unanimously.

2022-28 – Motion to lease/purchase a new service cart for $408.32 for 60 months and $1.00 buy out at the end of the lease was made by Director Tauzin and seconded by Director Blackwood. During discussion of this motion, a substitute motion to postpone a vote until the November Board meeting was made by Direc tor Blackwood and seconded by Di rector James.. The purpose of this postponement is so that additional

financial information can be obtained about this proposal. The substitute motion passed with Vice President Gillen and Secretary Sislow in oppo sition.

2022-29 – Motion to approve the re furbishing of the 2015 service cart for not to exceed $6,850.00 was made by Director Tauzin and seconded by Director Nutting. The motion passed unanimously.

2022-30 – Motion to approve the 2023 Budget was made by Trea surer Becker and seconded by Vice President Gillen. The motion passed unanimously.

POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – None.

NEXT MEETING – The next sched uled meeting will be the required Open Board Meeting on Friday, No vember 21, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. at the Diamondhead City Hall Chambers.

ADJOURN – A motion was made by Director Blackwood and seconded by Director LaFontaine to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:31PM.

Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sislow

POA Board Secretary Approved on10/29/22

velope so that Santa can reply.

On Sunday, December 18th, there will be a brunch with Santa including Mrs. Claus and their helpers. This is an annual event that youngsters always enjoy. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time at the Club. Seating is limited. This event is ONLY for children whose parents, grandparents or other relatives are members in good standing.

The annual New Year’s Eve party will be held on Decem ber 31, 2023. You can check in the Club for more specific information. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time so that arrangements can be final ized.

The POA has dealt with

various challenges during 2022 and has had an excellent year with many positive im provements. A special thanks to all POA employees and staff for their dedication to keeping our amenities running and improving. In addition, the POA Board gives a HUGE THANKS to everyone who supports our amenities. Fi nally, a special thanks direct ly from me is given to all the Board members who continue to volunteer many hours each month working to continually improve our facilities.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

Ernie Knobloch, President Jerry Gillen, Vice President Nancy Sislow, Secretary Gary Becker, Treasurer Bob Marthouse, Ex-Officio Bill Blackwood, Director

Ron James, Director Ronnie Lafontaine, Direc tor Stewart Nutting, Director Lloyd Ramirez, Jr., Director Dennis Tauzin, Director

2022 VIOLATIONS AND COMPLIANCE

East Hancock Library gearing up for Holiday Tree Gala

By Mary Gobert

December is here with all the fun associated with it! The library is right in the mix with plans for communi ty involvement and apprecia tion. Read on for the details and make plans to join us!

THE HOLIDAY TREE GALA is back! This event is the largest public event of its kind in the state, with over 10,000 people viewing the trees last year! We expect to have more than 120 deckedout holiday trees to view. “A

Storybook Holiday” is the theme this year. Tree viewing begins on December 3rd and lasts throughout the month. In addition, the libraries are conducting a Holiday Scav enger Hunt from December 4-14. Adults and children who visit the library during that time may search for a hidden ornament at each of the five HCLS branches. A lottery drawing for prizes will be held at the end of the month.

But wait, there’s more!! Santa will visit our East

Hancock library on Thurs day, Dec 8 from 6:00-7:30!! Come get a Santa picture, enjoy some refreshments, and visit with friends. Ho, Ho, Ho!

Our Acrylic Painting Classes for children and adults continue with enthu siasm and growing populari ty! This month the only adult class will be on Monday, Dec 5 at 2:00. The kids’ class will

S.P.C.A. of Diamondhead’s Holiday

By Toni Grey

It is the most wonderful time of the year. Let’s be sure to keep your fur ry friend’s safety in mind. Just a few reminders about Holiday hazards for our pets including unhealthy season al snacks, toxic plants and dangerous decorations.

The ASPCA has a complete list of foods to avoid but some of the most common are chocolate, coffee beans, tea leaves, onions, garlic, xylitol (found in sugar free candy and foods), and macadamia nuts.

Decorations...Watch out for wires, batteries, candles, mistletoe and Poin settias. Make sure tree water is covered as it is a breeding ground for bacteria that could cause nausea or diarrhea and steer clear of tinsel which ingested can cause vomiting, and obstructed diges

tive tract.

Petsense Adoption Program up date...Since the opening of Petsense in Diamondhead, we have had over a dozen cat adoptions. Just in time for Christmas, we have more kittens on the way. Please consider adopting from

• CHURCHES

CHURCHES SERVING DIAMONDHEAD

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

5303 Diamondhead Cir Diamondhead, MS 39525-3203 (228) 255-9213 mail@stthomasdiamondhead.org

WORSHIP TIMES

Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Sunday 10:00 am Holy Eucharist

DIAMONDHEAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5305 Noma Dr. 228-255-6888 www.diamondhead-umc.org

9:00 am – Heritage Worship Service

10:00 am – Life Class

11:00 am – Harbor Worship Service

4:00 pm – Youth Ministry with dinner provided Pastor Allen Regan

5:30-6:30 pm

A new fun & dynamic activity for grades K-7 in singing, playing, & learning to read music for all aspects of worship Wednesday Youth Group5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

5370 Kiln-DeLisle Rd. Kiln, MS 39556

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Bay oaKs quilt guild

Bay Oaks Quilt Guild of Dia mondhead will have their annu al Christmas meeting Thursday, December 1st, at the Diamond head Community Center at 10:30 a.m.

As a service project, these quilters have been making quilts for Brenda’s House. Members are asked to bring non-perish able food items or monetary do nations for the Hancock County Food Pantry.

All are welcome! The Guild meets at the Kiln Library, Hwy 603 every second and fourth Thursday at 9:30 a.m. For further information contact Therese Springer at 228-2232033.

diaMondhEad lion’s cluB

By dwain siMpson

“In the Twinkling of an Eye” Book Signing – “White Cane Day” and New Members!

At the same meeting, 5 new members were inducted into the club.

As requested by Helen Keller, all new Lions are also deemed to be “Knights for the Blind”, re ferring to the signature cause of all Lions Clubs – to aid the Blind and Vision Impaired. We welcome the 5 new “Knights” in our local Pride. (In nature, Lion communities are called Prides.)

In addition to serving the Blind and vision impaired, the Diamondhead Lions Club sup ports the other International Lions goals of supporting the Hearing Impaired, the Hungry, Diabetes Awareness, Youth Guidance, the Environment, and Disaster Relief. We also support many local charities and organi zations that need the help that we can provide, as well as local individuals that need help with eye care, hearing aids, or other needs.

DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH 5301 Diamondhead Circle (288) 255-5556 dhcommunitychurch.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

Coast Chorale Christmas December 9 @ 6:30 pm

Come and hear the wonderful musical sounds of Christmas and the holiday season as presented by the well-known Coast Chorale.

Christmas Eve Service December 24 @ 5 pm

As service of song, prayer, and the Word on the eve of our Sav ior’s birth.

Sunday Morning Worship

8 am & 10 am

(No 8 am service on December 18th & 25th)

Discipleship Classes for all ages – 9 am

Adult Christian Education Class

9 am studying Revelation

**** WIRED ****

MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH www.mhtcatholic.org www.facebook.com/mostholytrini tyms

Phone 228-255-1294

Daily mass -- 8:00 am Mon day-Friday; held in the chapel Eucharistic Adoration –40 hours each week; check the website for specific hours Saturday masses -- 4 and 6 pm—held in the church Sunday masses -- 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am and 7 pm

JACOB’S WELL BAPTIST CHURCH 29554 Vic Faye Road, Pass Christian, MS 39571; 228-2552555, jacobswellms@aol.com Worship times on Sundays: 8:45 am Worship, 10 am Sunday School, and 11 am Worship

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH

(228)255-1800 www.annunciationkiln.com Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00pm; Sunday 8:00am and 10:30am; Weekday 8:00am (Chapel) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat urday 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, MS. 39576 Pastor Brock Cain Services every Sunday morning are at 8:30 and 10:30. All members and visitors are cur rently asked to wear masks. Every Wednesday we offer Bible study at 1pm.

OLD TOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCUSA 114 Ulman Ave. Bay St. Louis, MS39520 Co-Pastors: Rev. Barron Banks Rev. Richard Gillespie (256)443-4100

In a special open meeting on December15, the Diamondhead Lions Club will host the return of author James Lawler for a discussion of his experiences as a form CIA agent and his new book, “In the Twinkling of an Eye”, his second book as part of a trilogy. At this special Lions Club meeting Lawler will again sign copies of his new book. We had a great meeting earlier this year when he was with us to dis cuss his first book, “Living Lies” and to sign copies of the earlier book. Be sure to come to this special open meeting on Thurs day, December 15 at 11:30 AM in the Country Club.

Again, this year, the City of Diamondhead and the Diamond head Lions Club proclaimed Oc tober 15 as “White Cane Day” in Diamondhead. In our meeting of Friday, October 21 the City Proclamation of White Cane Day was presented to the Dia mondhead Lions Club. Mayor Nancy DePreo is shown present ing the proclamation to PDG Dwain Simpson.

In the near future meeting, be our guest at one of our reg ular club meetings. Our next meeting is Thursday, Decem ber 15, for Lunch, at 11:30 AM in the Diamondhead Country Club. Future meetings are on the Third Friday of each month. Let us know when you can come – we will save a seat for youcontact Lion Sherry Necaise at 228-256-3226 (senecaise@yahoo. com).

thursday Morning linE dancErs

Lessons and dancing, led by Molly, will be held from 10:00 -11:00 am on THURSDAYS at the DIAMONDHEAD COMMU NITY CENTER. New solid floor ing and a huge space. Plenty of room for social distancing.

Everyone is welcome.

Great exercise, great fun, $1 room rental per person, per ses sion.

FOR DETAILS OR CAN CELLATIONS see our web site: https://sites.google.com/site/ getmoving12345678/

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pEo c haptEr u

P.E.O. Mississippi State Or ganizer Dawn Pizzalato visited Diamondhead P.E.O. Chapter U during the chapter’s October meeting. Pizzalato met chapter members, met with the Chapter U board, and shared state initia tives.

P.E.O. is a philanthropic and educational organization in terested in bringing women in creased opportunities for higher education. For more informa tion, visit peointernational.org.

ladiEs BridgE party cluB DECEMBER PARTY

Due to the Christmas Holi days the date of our party is the third Friday in December at the Country Club. The date is De cember 16, 2022. Arrival time is 9:15 and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30.

If you have any questions regarding Ladies Bridge Party contact Terre Settle at 255-9892 or Gay Young at 255-1528. The winners at the November Party were Jerri Guidroz First Place and Pat Burgoyne Second Place. Our Special Prize went to Joyce Badgett.

diaMondhEad nEwcoMErs cluB

Red, white and blue covered The Club at Diamondhead’s Emerald Ballroom on Veterans Day for the Newcomers monthly luncheon. With an attendance of 70 ladies Alison Kingston, owner of Exit 16, treated the group to a spectacular fashion show with all the latest trends her boutique has to offer. In addition to the show, creator of Helen Marie jewelry, Nancy Wilcox, displayed some of her fabulous pieces for the ladies to

view and purchase. This was the Newcomers 4th annual fashion show, and it wouldn’t be possi ble without the event’s Direc tor, Maggie Craig, who spear heads this affair every year. The show’s models were chosen from the membership, and were Brit tney King, Diane Neville, JoAnn Ponthier, Karla Perry and Car ol Yovandich. This fun bunch of gal’s will celebrate Christmas with a luncheon Friday, Decem ber 9th at noon. It’s always a fes tive occasion!

The group’s themed lun cheons are held September through May on the second Fri day of each month. So, if you are interested in having fun join the Newcomers Club! To reserve a seat, please make reserva tions on or before the Monday prior to each event. Contact us for more information at dia mondhead.newcomers@yahoo. com, check out the club’s Face book page, www.facebook.com/ diamondheadnewcomersclub or call Leanne Guidry at 504919-5763.

diaMondhEad duplicatE BridgE nEws

The Diamondhead Du plicate Bridge Club meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Diamondhead Untied Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Our bridge club holds a sanction with the American Contract Bridge League that al lows us to award ACBL master points. Our club is a member of the ACBL’s Unit 180, which covers clubs along the Coast. All bridge players are welcome, regardless of your level of ex perience. We also welcome all visitors to the area who want to play a friendly game of bridge. If you have a question or need a partner, call Mary Galvin at 228-216-4929.

The winners in October were: Monday, Oct. 3 — 1st N-S Marilyn Galus and Sheila Bo sarge

1st E-W Perri Mann and Dar yl Fisher

Monday, Oct. 10 — 1st Henri etta Parnigoni and Betty Jones

2nd Carolyn Porr and Lynn Grimes

Monday, Oct. 17 — 1st N-S Betty Jones and Susan Bur well

1st E-W Jean Chambley and Janet Parker

Monday, Oct. 24 — 1st Mary Galvin and Robert Burnaman

2nd JC and Marian Price

Monday, Oct. 31 — 1st Mary Galvin and Gary Meece

2nd Carolyn Porr and Lynn Grimes

Wednesday, Oct. 5 — 1st Bill Warren and Sheila Bosarge

2nd — tie Marilyn Galus and Daryl Fisher and Caroline Fish er and Betty Jones

Wednesday, Oct. 19 — 1st Ray and Joyce Badgett

2nd Gerri Martin and Janet Parker

Friday, Oct. 7 — 1st Caroline and Daryl Fisher

2nd Wendell and Julia Cav alier

Friday, Oct. 14 — 1st Caro line and Daryl Fisher 2nd JC and Marian Price

Friday, Oct. 21 — 1st Caro line and Daryl Fisher

2nd Bill Warren and Debbie Culler

Friday, Oct. 28 — 1st Jean Chambley and Robert Sylvester 2nd Wendell and Julia Cav alier.

Please contact Mary Galvin at 228-216-49329 for informa tion about the lessons and other planned club activities.

diaMondhEad woMEn’s cluB

At our November meeting we were joined by Lisa Ladner. Thank you, Lisa for all the very useful information on Medicare and Supplements and for joining us at our meeting.

Our Christmas Celebration Luncheon. It will be held Wednesday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Diamondhead Country Club in the Emerald Ballroom. Please RSVP by De cember 1st to Eileen Boudoin at 985-373-0850

Please join us for our Janu ary meeting. It will be on Get Your Heart Rate Up! A Boot Camp for all. It will be held on Wednesday, January 4th at 11:00 am at the Diamondhead Country Club in the Emerald Ballroom.

The upcoming Glitz event will be held on April 18th 2023 at the Diamondhead Country Club. For donations, to volun teer or to find out more informa tion about this wonderful fund raiser, please contact Victoria at vcmagers@gmail.com.

The theme for our 2022-23 season is the Celebration of Women. Please join us at our meeting in Supporting and Cele brating Women.

The objective of this club shall be to promote an informed active interest in the civic, social and moral welfare of the com munity: to serve the community through the dedication of time and energy from worth purposes and to undertake and complete one or more charitable, human itarian or social welfare projects each year.

Our meetings (we do not meet in June, July, or August), are held the first Wednesday of each month beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Diamondhead Country Club, Emerald Ballroom. Mem

P.E.O Mississippi State Organizer Dawn Pizzalato (front, center) visited Diamondhead P.E.O. Chapter U during the chapter’s October meeting. She met with the chapter mem bers and board and welcomed Chapter U’s newest member, Kathy Cobb, back row, second from left.

The winners for the November Party: Joyce, Gerri, and Pat.

Lisa Ladner

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Red, white and blue covered The Club at Diamondhead’s Emerald Ballroom on Veterans Day for the Newcomers monthly luncheon. With an attendance of 70 ladies Alison Kingston, owner of Exit 16, treated the group to a spectacu lar fashion show with all the latest trends her boutique has to offer.

bership is $20.00 and is open to all women.

Dates and times for upcoming meeting, events and fundraisers to be announced in upcoming is sues of this publication and you can follow us on FaceBook.

For more information about the Diamondhead Women’s Club or any of our events, please contact Marilyn Lott @ 601-5283336

Diamondhead Democrats,

Progressives and Independents Alliance will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday Decem ber 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at our new location, East Hancock Public Library. Our final meet ing of the year does not feature a speaker but instead a time for us to enjoy celebrating the holi day season with each other. We will conduct a business meeting followed by light holiday treats, and a fun gift exchange activ ity coordinated by our Social Chairs Linda Dawley and Kar en Rogers. Please watch your emails from DDPIA for details regarding our December meet

ing. Please feel free to contact any DDPIA leadership team member with questions.

dh gEaux hiKing cluB News for December, 2022 Deck the halls with boughs of holly as you enjoy this festive holiday season!

The DH Geaux Hiking Club has managed to get in a few hikes along with this year’s celebrations. We went back to Fountainebleau and enjoyed ourselves once again (October is the best time of year for hik ing) and “pigged out” at Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen after the hike… and, as Elmer would say, it was “vewry vewry good!”

But, sadly, our overnight trip to Avery Island got rained out. Stay tuned for the date of the rescheduled trip. And, um… yes… we lied… we did not go to Red Bluff… again… ( sigh…) That hike got re- re-scheduled… now to December 1 (it’s a long story…) But we’re really gonna go… promise… uh, unless the leader has to change the date or the weather doesn’t cooperate, or we come up with another rea son not to go…

Sooo, instead of Red Bluff on November 10, we did a lil’ stroll along the beach in Pass Christian. And the weather was perfect! And it was maybe the last “really really nice day” un til next Spring. Afterwards, we had lunch at the ‘lil dive diner (shack?), Sea Level, right there on the beach. We had fish ta cos (these got the Linda, Tobey, Deborah and Marian “seal of ap proval”) and also found the chilli dog and burger & hand-cut fries to be above average, too! While we lunched, we also enjoyed the extremely cool (and up-close) company of a Blue Heron, who had to work a bit harder to get his meal. Kali, Linda’s very welltrained Border Collie, kept a close eye on the bird for us.

On December 14, we’ll travel to the zoo in Hattiesburg, MS., where we’ll walk around and

look at the animals and then stay to see the holiday light dis play after dark. We’ll have din ner somewhere in Hattiesburg before returning to Diamond head. For more details on this hike, please check out our DH Geaux Hiking Club Facebook Page or come to our monthly planning meeting on Tuesday, December 6, Kanaka Room, DH Country Club at 6:00pm.

KrEwE of diaMondhEad

The Krewe of Diamondhead held their annual cocktail party recently in the Ballroom of the Diamondhead Country Club.

Everyone was dressed in their fantastic cocktail attire as they eagerly awaited the an nouncement of the court elect for 2023 Mardi Gras season. The room was decorated with black and white lanterns that adorned the ceiling along with playing cards and dice which were a nod at the upcoming Mardi Gras theme. Guest mingled and en joyed hors d’oeuvres and music by Anderson Domingues.

President Jeff Hardesty wel comed members for the eve ning’s festivities and introduced the reigning court. Joining President Hardesty at the front

of the stage were Maid Steph anie Jensen, Duke Doug and Maid Betty Maxwell, Duke Rick Sierveld and Maid Pam Hense, Duke Sid and Mary Mizell and Ali’I Honua the 47th, Joe Doyle and his Queen, Cheryl Doyle. They were thanked for their con tinued reign before taking their seats.

President Hardesty then turned the mic over to Captain Ricky Sheppard, who had the pleasure of introducing the 2023 Court Elect. Members of the court elect joining the Captain at the stage were, Dukes and Maids Elect David Ciolino, June Curtin, Craig and Lalet Harvey, Darryl and Judy Davis, Ran dy and Marci Rogers and King Elect Hoppy Smith and Queen Elect Suzy Smith.

After their introduction, the court elect toasted the Krewe with their martinis that were shaken and not stirred. The evening continued with music and dancing as members of the krewe partied the night away.

This new season will be one not to miss, with the upcoming coronation ball, Mardi Gras ball and Mardi Gras parade. The fun is just beginning. There is a limited number of memberships still available to the Krewe of Di

diaMondhEad dEMocrats, progEssivEs and indEpEndEnts alliancE

DDPIA members presented a check for $200 to Tonya Green, librarian at East Hancock Elementary School. The money was used to help students purchase books at the Scholastic Book Fair, November 7-11. DDPIA member Barbara Gilbert, Chair of Community Service, coordinated the project. Pictured are Mike Pekarsky, Pat Pekarsky, and Tonya Green. The Pekarskys are retired educators and active members of DDPIA.

Members of the DH Geaux HIking Club at Fountainbleu.

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amondhead. Contact our Mem bership Director, Gina Newman gina.hendricks@hotmail.com, so you don’t miss all the fun.

diaMondhEad BoatErs association

Diamondhead Boaters Asso ciation celebrates Halloween Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Bee tlejuice…said it three times and multiple Betelgeuse’s appeared at the fantastic Halloween event chaired by Joanne and Hank

Fried and their committee on Saturday October 29. The theme of the night was derived from the 1988 fantasy horror come dy film. The Fried’s committee, which included Al and Sylvia Corban, Eddie and Therese Mauterer and Stephen and Kris tin Hooks were costumed as the characters in the movie repre senting not only Betelgeuse, but Adam and Barbara Maitland the “ghost owners” and the new owners, the Deetz family, in

cluding Lydia. The movie itself was streamed during the party.

It was a tremendous turn out of Boater members with almost 140 guests dressed in various costumes including scary clowns, Stick People, Dis ney’s beloved Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Mustard & Ketchup, Riverboat employees and gnomes. Costumes did not hamper anyone’s dance moves as the band Southern Voice packed the dance floor.

The costumes this year were amazing, both creative and imaginative. The judges found it quite difficult to select win ners in the Best Costume event, but both Dinah and Ernie Kno bloch individually claimed the prizes for the Best Man and Woman’s costume dressing as Beetlejuice characters. The Best Dressed Group Award went to the cast of Snow White. But, the Stick People, which included the 2023 Krewe of Kamehameha Court were a very close second, with the Halloween committee receiving an honorable men tion. Either Mr. Knobloch or Mr. Mauterer could have served as Michael Keaton’s stand-ins as their resemblance to the charac ter was spot on.

KrEwE of olyMpus

Krewe of Olympus an nounces 2023 Debutantes

Accomplished and extraordi nary are just a few words that best describe the Krewe of Olym pus’ debutantes for the 2023 season. Avery Matheson and Caroline Maillho not only shine academically but are budding leaders in their community with bright futures. The Krewe is very proud to have these young ladies formally presented during The Grand Ball on January 21st at The Club at Diamondhead.

Avery Claire Matheson is the daughter of Dr. Duncan F. Matheson, IV and Mrs. Karyn F. Matheson, of Diamondhead, MS, and is a senior at Our Lady Academy in Bay St. Louis, MS.

She is a member of the Na tional Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta, math honor so ciety. She has served her class as class historian for the past 6 years. Avery serves as a student minister at Our Lady Academy, and as a Marine Science Intern at St. Stanislaus College.

Avery has been a member of the Varsity Volleyball team for five years and served as the team captain this year.

She is also a five-year mem ber of the Varsity Soccer team at OLA. She has had the honor of helping both teams win a state championship during her time at OLA, and has received mul tiple awards during her time at OLA playing sports, including player of the week, and being named to both sports all region al teams and the all-star teams.

Avery is a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and during the year she serves as a volunteer at Camp Rapa hope, a camp for children living with, or those that have sur vived cancer.

She serves as a lifeguard and counselor during the summer and at other events throughout the year. Avery plans to attend

Mississippi State University in the fall and plans on pursuing a career as a pediatric oncology nurse.

Avery will be escorted by her father, Dr. Duncan Fairley Matheson, IV.

Caroline Maillho is a life long resident of Diamondhead, MS. She is a senior at Our Lady Academy (OLA) in Bay St. Lou is, and has served as Class Pres ident for the past two years.

She is a member of Nation al Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta Vice President, French Honors Society, and is Vice President for the Crescents Ath letic Club. Caroline is currently Co-captain of her Varsity Swim

Krewe of Diamondhead Court Elect (L to R) Darryl Davis, Judy Davis, David Ciolino, June Curtin, Hoppy Smith, Suzy Smith, Craig Harvey, Lalet Harvey, Randy Rogers and Marci Rogers.

Caroline Mailho

Avery Matheson

The Party Committee Top Row, Left to Right: Eddie Mauter er, Hank Fried, Stephen Hooks and Al Corban Bottom Row Therese Mauterer, Joanne Fried, Kristin Hooks and Sylvia Corban

DECEMBER 2022 CLUB NEWS

By c hris rahaiM cluB ManagEr

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! As we near the end of 2022, thank you to all who have contributed to the success of the Club. We have some fun events planned to close the year, including our New Year’s Eve Party & $10,000 Drawdown. We hope we see you!

thursday night holiday platE dinnEr spEcial Limited availability. 5:00 pm – til

Two for $32 or $18 for one December 1: Beef Pot Roast with Potatoes, Carrots, and Rice

December 8: Roasted Tur key Breast, Mirliton Dress ing, Green Beans

December 15: MS Pork Roast with Mashed Potatoes, Pan Gravy, & Green Beans

December 22: Candied Ham with Sweet Potato Cas serole & Herb Stuffing

December 29: Seafood Stuffed Pork Loin with Green Bean Casserole & Gouda Mac & Cheese

End of prohiBition party dEcEMBEr 3

Fun night to celebrate in Latitude 30 with a costume contest, live music, and drink specials from 7:00 – 10:00!

New Year’s Eve Party and $10,000 Drawdown

This will be a fun night with Live Music by Razoo, Cash Bar, Chef’s Buffet & Carving Station, AND a $10,000 Drawdown!

Advanced ticket purchase is required. Stop by The Club at Diamondhead office to purchase.

Official rules in the Club office.

BourBon & cigar tasting dEcEMBEr 17

Join us for a fun night on The Patio from 5:00 – 7:00!

You’ll enjoy light appetizers and a custom selection of rare and unusual bourbons and cigars. $40 per person, plus tax & gratuity. The price includes two drink tickets, one cigar ticket, and appetiz ers. Please call 228-255-2918 ext.3 to reserve your spot.

c hristMas BuffEt Brunch dEcEMBEr 18

We look forward to seeing you for our delicious Christ mas Buffet Brunch from 10:00 – 1:00! Reservations are suggested. Call 228-2552918 ext. 3 ugly c hristMas swEatEr party & KaraoKE dEcEMBEr 22

Watch out – things could get ugly! We’re having an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party in Latitude 30 from

6:00 – 10:00 AND Karaoke! We can’t wait to see your ugliest Christmas Sweater! Who knows, you might be the prize winner! nEw yEar’s EvE party and $10,000 drawdown

We hope you will join us at this fabulous party! You might begin 2023 with $10,000 in your pocket! It will be a fun night with Live Music by Razoo, Cash Bar, Chef’s Buffet & Carv ing Station, AND a $10,000 Drawdown! Advanced ticket purchase is required. Stop by The Club at Diamondhead office to purchase. Official rules in the Club office. all of dEcEMBEr –attEntion winE lovErs

Our Reserve Wine List, “The Secret Wine Cellar,” most wines are on sale from 15-40% off regular prices. Ask your server for more in formation.

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Team, medaled at state in sev eral events, and part of two re cord-holding relays for OLA. She has been an active part of OLA’s soccer program and most recent ly was chosen to be a member of St. Stanislaus’ 2022 homecom ing court. Caroline has spent time at the University of MS and University of Southern MS participating in various youth leadership programs.

Caroline routinely volun teers her time with a local hos pice agency, church summer camps, and school camps. She also teaches swim lessons and has worked with an area youth group providing summer swim lessons with her year around swim club.

Following graduation, Caro line hopes to attend the Univer sity of MS as a part of the Center for Manufacturing Excellence Program, majoring in Chemical Engineering.

Caroline will be escorted by her father, Brant Maillho.

diaMondhEad gardEn cluB

A big thank you to all the la dies who helped with and at the

Fall Fest in October. We had a wonderful turnout and gave away a lot of plants and infor mation. If you would like to be a member of our club, or just check it out please call Dianne Domangue 332 1747 or Brierley Acker 255 2697.

We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month, in the morning, September through May.

The garden club will meet in December for our Annual Christmas Luncheon, on the 21st at 11:00 am. NOTE TIME CHANGE, at The Club at Dia mondhead.

Wear your “ugly” Christmas sweater. We will have a plant exchange. Bring a plant, take a plant. Prize to the ugliest sweater.

We would like to invite the ladies who had an interest in the Diamond Garden Club at the Fall Vest to the December meeting. It is a Dutch treat lun cheon. ( see above information) No need to bring a plant for the exchange it is strictly optional, but do wear your “ugly Sweater”

Brierley Acker 255 2697

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meet three times, on Dec 1, 8, and 15 at 3:30.

Crafty Chicks continue to work on their individu al crafts each Saturday at 10, then head out to lunch. If you’re looking for a fun group, you’ve found it!

Storytime for preschool ers is on Mondays at 10:30. Topical books are read aloud followed by a related craft. There is nothing sweeter than seeing children learn new things and have fun while doing it!

Call the library at 2554800 with questions about any of the above activities. See you at the library!!

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By Chris Altese, PGA Director of Golf

to growing this event over the next few years.

Petsense which is the partner of the S.P.C.A. of Dia mondhead. We are so fortunate to be working with them and helping us get cats and kittens off the street and into good loving homes.

Holiday Honor Gift...There’s no better way to ex press your love for

family and friends and their furry companions than with an S.P.C.A. Holiday Honor Gift. Donating to the S.P.C.A. of Di amondhead can be a wonderful alter native to standard holiday gift giving. Just let us know who you would like us to send a card to and their address. Send the donation to P. O. Box 6481, Diamondhead, MS 39525 and we will take care of the

rest. Or you can go to our website...sp caofdiamondhead. org and make your donation and re quest for an honor gift there.

The S.P.C.A. of Diamondhead wishes you all blessings of the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!

S.P.C.A. of Dia mondhead P. O. Box 6481 Diamondhead, MS 39525 (228) 861-2287

Bill Roofner is the oldest, active golfer in DH as far as we know. He will be 96 years old on December 7, 2023 (Yes, he was born in 1927!) and made a Hole-in-One on #4 of the Cardinal on November 13, 2022. The hole was 95 yards long and he used a sand wedge to hit the shot. Maybe there’s hope for the rest of the golfers in DH.

As we wrap up yet an other great year of golf at The Club at Diamondhead, we hope you will consider wrapping up your holiday season by supporting your Golf Shop. We will once again host our “12 Days of Christmas” Sale running December 6th through De cember 17th. We encourage all DPOA members to check out this annual sale for their holiday buying. The Golf Shop offers more than just golf equipment. You can purchase lifestyle items such as Oakley sunglasses, Diamondhead wind shirts, jackets, and fleece. Don’t forget that the golf shop is receiving new items regular ly. 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 regu larly priced apparel in the golf shop. Your Golf Shop is open Monday through Sun day and we would be happy to assist you. Top apparel brands are available such as Cutter & Buck, FootJoy, Puma, Sunday Swagger, Vineyard Vines, Monterey Club, and The Club at Dia mondhead Private Label.

We had a great time with our inaugural Ladies’ Mala hini Member-Guest! Con gratulations to our champi ons…Hawaii Flight – Marta Wald & Elsa Foley, Oahu Flight-Tammy Lippon/Pam Langdon. We look forward

Diamondhead’s CP Four Ball was contested on Octo ber 8th – 9th. As normal, this event sold out quick ly. Our flight winners con sisted of…Championship Flight-George Byrd/Robby Russell, 1st Flight-Steve Brantley/Ed Brantley, 2nd Flight-Dwayne Braud/ Billy Meighen, 3rd FlightTom Begley/Mike Bossier, 4th Flight(net)-Norwood Landreneau/Vince Altese. Thanks to all that supported this event.

Special thanks to all that participated in our Fall Festival and Fall Festival Scramble Classic. Con gratulations to our Flight Champions…Championship Flight-(tied) Ron Reed/Chris Reed/John Jeandron & Brice Howard/Al Salas/Steve King, First Flight-(tied) Tom Amedee/Berni Breen/ Billy Stroud & Johnie Fra zier/Dave Evans/Steve Bau dier & Jeff Hardesty/John Kirschenbaum/Shade New man & Richard Coleman/ Benney Hickman/Butch Weaver & Adam Bienvenu/ Zach Rowalt/Stephen Gid man, Second Flight-(tied) Josh Tentoni/Tommy Snell/ Chuck Evans & Gene De medicis/John Lee/Sam Lee. We had a full field for this event with tons of winners and look forward to hosting again.

The Shaka Club Champi

onship was originally sched uled to be held at the end of August but had to be post poned due to weather. While weather was again an issue, we were able to complete the championship and determine our champions for 2022. Our Club Champion Golfers of the Year are…Ladies Champion ship-Jean Hudgins, Men’s Championship-Brice How ard, Ladies Senior-Socorro Harvey, Men’s Senior-Steve Begley, Ladies Super Se nior-Marta Wald, Men’s Su per Senior-Tommy Hopper,

Ladies Grand Master-Jodi Crosby, Men’s Grand Mas ter-Vince Altese, and Ladies Legend-Amy Swint. Our Mini Shaka Champions for 2022…Boys Champion-Row dy Foster and Girls Champi on-Karstyn Altese.

The Wheel of Misfortune Mixed Couples Invitational was so much fun! Congratu lations to our TOP 10…Mar garet Sherwood/Tom Wool bright, Terri Woolbright/ Adam Humphrey, Tammy Lippon/Tommy Hopper, Jo anne Fried/Charles Wald, Jodi Crosby/Ed Craig, Karen Dougherty/Frank Morrow, Susan Fontenot/Jerry Jones, Marta Wald/Albert Ragas, Tiffany Webb/Don Crosby,

and Trish Wright/Dwayne Braud. We are looking for ward to hosting this event again next year.

If you have tournament credit, please remember that all golf shop credit must be used by Saturday, Decem ber 18th. After this date all golf shop credit remaining on the books will be locked and cleared.

Upcoming events...

November 21 – Last day to special order for shop cred it use in 2022 November 24 – Thanks giving Day (all play 9am shotgun; must register for hole assignment in golf shop; golf shop closes 1pm) November 26 – The Gob

bler Golf Classic (open to all; 3-person scramble; register in golf shop)

December 4-5 – Gulf States PGA Annual Meeting & 6-Pro Scramble

December 7 – 12 Days of Christmas Sale Begins; All Shop Credit earned from this point until year end will be added to 2023

December 10 – DMGA Play Day

December 24 – Christmas Eve (all play 9am shotgun; must register for hole assign ment in golf shop; golf shop closes 1pm)

December 25 – Closed on Christmas Day

December 26 – Last day to use/spend credit before clear

ing

December 31 – New Year’s Eve (open regular hours)

January 1 – New Year’s Day (golf shop opens at 10am; course opens at 11am)

During this time of year, it is critical that we all fix two ball marks and fill two divots every hole...any two will do...they don’t have to be yours! We look forward to seeing you “PLAY MORE GOLF.” Let us know how we can help.

DMGA

By Gene deMedicis

In the Peers Points competition on October 19 the team of Art Bur goyne, Lenny Alphonso, Joe Murray and John Bunce won with a score of minus 6. Second place went to the team of Al Mast, Gary Hava and AJ Dilley with a score of minus 8. Fin ishing third was the team of Ron Da vis, Berni Breen, Dave Barbato and Kevin West. Al Mast won low indi vidual with a net score of 69.

Closest to the pins were won by Ron Davis, Tony Holt, Tom Amedee and Sam Lee. Closest shot of the day was Ron Davis at 7’10”.

The format for the game on Octo ber 26 was Mixed Bag. Capturing first place was the team of Gene de Medicis, Dave Barbato, Erwin Dilley and Joe Murray with a score of 18 under par. In second place was the team of George Thibodeaux, Marion Rotolo, Ronnie Austin and AJ Dilley

with a score of 15 under par. Two teams tied for third place with a score of 12 under par. The team of Norman Bowley, Morrison Wilkins, John Bunce and Larry Popovich tied with Tom Amedee, Don Crosby, Chuck Ingraham and Gary Hava.

Closest to the pin winners were AJ Dilley, Gene deMedicis, Ronnie Austin and Gary Hava. Closest shot of the day was AJ Dilley at 2”7”.

In the Peers Points competition on November 2 the team of Sam Lee, Gene deMedicis, Jan Vest and Nor man Bowley won with a score of mi nus 17. Two teams tied for second with a score of minus 19. The team of Erie Hebert, Morrison Wilkins, Mar ion Rotolo and John Bunce tied with Berni Breen, Ron Davis, Mike Cav ataio and Renny Pangan. In fourth place was the team of Al Mast, Gary Hava, AJ Dilley and Pat Jarrell with a score of minus 22.

DWGA

By Colleen Jones

Our October was jammed packed with activities and none were rained out. Octo ber 6th we had our monthly Trophy Day Gross scoring on the Pine course. Overall win ner was Jodi Crosby with a score of 87. Flight 1 had a tie for first place between Amy Swint and Liz Bell with a score of 90. Second place had a tie between Pat Ellis and Marta Wald with a score of 91. Flight 2 winner was Di anne Ackerman, second place was Judy Tauzin and third place was Colleen Jones. Closest to the pin was Marta Wald on hole #2, Teresa Er tel on hole #6, Margie James on hole #13 and Dianne Ack erman on hole #15. We had a flock of birdies, Liz Bell, Ter ri Woolbright, Pat Ellis, Rita Durham and Marta Wald had two. Chip Ins were had by Terri Woolbright, Marta

Wald, Judy Tauzen and Rita Durham.

October 13th we had our annual fund raiser tour nament for the Pink Heart organization played on the Cardinal course. Every en try donated $20, we had raffles and had a 50/50 pot to raise money. We played a scramble tournament and had lunch after. The winning team was Karen Dougherty,

Judith Brannan, Joyce Teer ling and Sylvia Corban. The second-place team was Cas sandra Godbold, Nancy Sis low, Joanne Fried. The thirdplace team was Therese Mauterer, Kathy Jones, Ruth Holmes and Billie Crowley. There was a tie for fourth place, The first team was Liz Bell, Carroll Gothie, Susan Fontenot, Pattie Blackwood. The other fourth place team

was Colleen Jones, Brigitte Becker, Tammy Lippon, Di nah Knobloch. Closest to the pin was Teresa Ertel on hole #4, Cherl Saak on hole #7, Jeanne Hudgins on hole #13 and Colleen Jones on hold #17,

October 20th, we had our annual Diamond in the Rough played on the Car dinal course. This tourna ment brings in ladies from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. The tourna ment fills up in less than two weeks and we have a waiting list. The ladies enjoy com ing to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We have 5 flights and pay 1st thru 4th place. I will just list the winners of each flight. First flight winners were Jennifer Whisenant and Maureen Patton. Second flight winners were Colleen Jones and Margie James. Third flight winners were MJ Scott and Jill Callah an. The forth flight winners were Charmayne Purvis and

Mary Whittington. The fifth flight winners were Brigitte Becker and Susie Fontenot. Closest to the pin were Rita Durham on hole #4, Leigh Hegglin hole #7, Elizabeth Austin hole #13 and Colleen Jones hole #17.

October 27th, we had our Hooky Spooky tournament on the Cardinal course. We come in costumes and play a fun team game. The win ning team was Marta Wald, Amy Swint, Lottie Williams and Ruth Holmes. The sec ond-place team was Jodi Crosby, Margie James, Tam my Lippon and Cathy Weber. The third-place team was Karen Dougherty, Colleen Jones, Terri Woolbright and Carole Griffin. Closest to the Pin were Teresa Ertel hole #4, Liz Bell hole #7, Jodi Crosby hole #13 and Terri Woolbright hole #17. Birdies were had by Liz Bell, Ruth Holmes and Teresa Ertel. Chip Ins were had by Joanne Fried and Colleen Jones.

Closest to the pin winners were Chuck Ingraham, Mike Cavataio, Dennis Tauzin and Joe Murray. Chuck Ingra ham had the closest shot of the day at 5’1”.

The format for the com petition on November 9 was ABCD points. Finishing in first place was the team of Gene deMedicis, Lee Kor mondy, Bill Merna and Al Mast with a score of minus 2. In second place was the team of Mike Cavataio, Dave Bar bato, Val Miller and Joe Mur

ray with a score of minus 9. Finishing third was the team of Tom Garriga, Erie Hebert, Don Crosby and Gary Hava with a score of minus 10. In fourth place was the team of Norman Bowley, Morrison Wilkins, Chuck Ingraham and AJ Dilley with a score of minus 16.

Closest to the pin winners were Lee Kormondy, Gary Hava and John McLaughlin who won two pins. Closest shot of the day was Gary Hava at 2’8”.

The third quarter Satur day Play Day was held on Oc tober 29. Lunch was served after the round was complet

ed. The format for the com petition was ABCD Two Best Ball. Finishing first was the team of Lee Kormondy, Morrison Wilkins, Jim Shoe maker and Joe Murray with a score of 11 under par. In second place was the team of Ron Davis, Don Crosby, Art Burgoyne and Gary Hava with a score of 10 under par.

Closest to the pin winners were Pat Jarrell, Lee Kor mondy, Art Burgoyne and Morrison Wilkins. Closest shot of the day was Pat Jar rell at 1’1”.

I’ll see you on the course.

Gulf States PGA Special Awards Ceremony

The Louisiana Chapter has chosen Jimmy Head rick, PGA of Slidell, LA as the recipient of the Bar bato-Thomas Award. This award is named after Mike Barbato and Henry Thom as who both played a major role in the birth and devel opment of the Gulf States Section. The award is pre sented to individuals in rec ognition of those who have unselfishly served and sup ported the game of golf and

the PGA professional.

Jimmy said, “The Bar bato/Thomas Award is very personal to me. When I came to New Orleans in 1976 as a PGA Apprentice, Mr. Barbato and Mr. Thom as were true legends. When they got to know me and they would recognize me by my name, it was as if I

Hooky Spooky Tournament Ladies who played

DWGAN Golfing News from October of 2022

By Shirley Halterman

First of all, thanks to the staff at Sea Coast Echo for adding the pic of Kim and Dinah to the September arti cle. I really appreciate it.

The month began with our Annual Club Champi onship competition. Twen ty-eight of our members turned out to play in this event. We divided the group into three flights: Champi onship (anyone playing from the red tees), Seniors (age 74 & under playing from the red tees) and Super Seniors (age 75 and over playing from the blended tees).

Cash awards were given to 1st & 2nd Place winners in each flight while the winner with the best score was de clared the Club Champion.

This year that honor went to Liz Bell. Loss Gross winners were: Championship Flight = 1st Place, Liz Bell and 2nd Place, Margie James; Senior Flight = 1st Place, Kim Knight and 2nd Place, Audrey Ramirez; and Super Senior Flight = 1st Place,

Betty Perry and 2nd Place, Toni Rossol. In the Low Putt portion of this compe tition Judy Tauzin took 1st Place in the Championship Flight, while Nancy Sislow took it in the Senior Flight and Toni Rossol in the Super Senior Flight. Closest-to-the

positive influence on the course and off.

was hearing it from Arnold Palmer. They inspired me then to what my potential could be, and they in spire me to this day. I am grateful to the selection committee for recognizing my service to the game.”

Jimmy is the U.S. Kids Golf Tour Direc tor – Gulf Coast and an instructor at The Golf Academy of Di amondhead. He is a familiar face to kids and parents alike and is known for his

The Mississippi Chapter Carpen ter-Lindsay Award was named for James Ray Carpen ter and Ken Lindsay, both of whom served as PGA of America Presidents and have given so much to the Association. This year’s recipient is Tommy Snell of Dia mondhead, MS.

“Someone once said that the greatest award is the appreci ation of people, and to receive an award named after Car penter-Lindsay, two people whom I have

admired for years makes me absolute ly happy and grate ful. I’ve always tried to give back to the game I love, some thing that those two names epitomize. I am truly apprecia tive and thankful.”

This year’s honor ees will be celebrat ed at the Gulf States

PGA Special Awards Ceremony to be held on December 4th at Diamondhead Coun try Club in Diamond head, MS.

The Gulf States PGA Awards Com mittee consists of past award winners and Chapter officers.

Pin honors were as follows: Championship Flight = Liz Bell, Senior Flight = Cheryl Saak and Super Seniors = Sue Hebert. Not to overlook Chip-Ins and Birdies, Mar ilyn Galus scored a ChipIn on Hole #16 while Kim Knight had one on #12. Liz Bell scored a Birdie on Hole #17. Our monthly Trophy

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24 gals who beat the pro!

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Day was moved to the second Tues day of the month due to the Club Championship competition.

This month scores were based on Low Gross scores, and we played the front of the Pine Course. In Flight 1 - 1st Place went to Georgeann Luxion, 2nd Place to Liz Bell and 3rd Place to Ann Nutting. In Flight 2 - 1st Place was taken by Toni Rossol, 2nd Place by Janice Murray and 3rd Place by Cathy Gesell. For Flight 3 - Margaret Sherwood took 1st Place, Beryl Laird took 2nd Place and Kathy Jones took 3rd Place in a scorecard playoff. Last, but certainly not least, in Flight 41st Place went to Kim Knight, 2nd Place to Marsha Roberts and 3rd Place to Jerry Ingraham. When it came to Lowest Putts, Betty Perry garnered 1st Place in Flight One, Mary Alice Harfoush in Flight Two, Dinah Knobloch in Flight Three and Mary Mizell in Flight Four. Clos est-to-the-Pin honors were taken by: Judy Tauzin (Flight 1), Toni Rossol (Flight 2), Beryl Laird (Flight 3) and Kim Knight (Flight 4).

The following had Chip-ins: Liz Bell on #4, Margaret Sherwood on #8, and Dinah Knobloch on #7.

Great golfing gals!!

Tuesday, October 18th, was to be our “All Par 3s” competition; howev er, mother nature had other plans and only a couple of brave souls turned out to play. So, there were not enough players to have a proper competition. On the 25th we sched uled our “Beat the Pro” competition. Heath Necaise went out to play the front nine of the Cardinal Course.

His gross score is posted and then 26 of our gals tried to beat that num ber using their Net Scores. What a day! 24 gals Beat the Pro gaining a “I beat the Pro” pin. Me thinks, Heath was going easy on our group. But then again maybe our gals are getting better each year.

No one scored a Chip-In but two gals had Birdies: Pauline Singer (hole #4) and Toni Rossol (hole #7).

Until next month as we look forward to cooler weather and more opportunities to hit that little white ball into the very small hole.

Keep hitting them long and straight. And, remember that old saying, “drive for show and putt for dough!”

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Pink Heart Tournamet Ladies who played.

2022 Nines Club Champion -- Liz Bell.

Trophy Day Gross Overall winner Jodi Crosby.

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2nd Flight winners of Diamond in the Rough, Diamondhead members Colleen Jones and Margie James.

5th Flight winners of Diamond in the Rough, Diamondhead members Brigitte Becker and Susie Fontenot

Lignoul Group from the St. Louis, visited Diamondhead to play golf.