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From the desk of the President By Ernie Knocloch
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n accordance with our bylaws, an election for Officers and Directors will be held in con junction with our annual member ship meeting on Saturday June 18, 2022. Officer positions have a two yearyear term. Director terms are for four years. This year, in addition to the four Officer positions, there are three Director positions up for election. In accordance with our bylaws, any member in good standing who is at least 21 years of age may serve as an Officer or Director. If you are interested in serving your community and working to con tinue to improve the Property Owners Association, you may pick up an election package at the POA offices, The deadline for candi date registration is April 1, 2022. Any propositions to go on the ballot must be submitted by April 1st as well. Election packets can be picked up from the main POA office during regular office hours start ing Wednesday, March 3, 2022. Completed election packets must be returned to the main POA office before midnight April 1, 2022. All of these positions are volunteer positions. Daily activities at the Club are basically back to normal at this time. Inflation is having an effect on purchasing food and drink, similar to what’s happening to all of us, personally. The price of meat has in
creased significantly. The Club is investigating beef purchase procedures that would result in lower overall cost to the club. The bid to remove the remain ing pilings, etc. in the marina was approved in midDecember. Work was scheduled to start in January. The contractor incurred problems with staffing and is now sched uled to start in late February. Bids to install new floating piers are scheduled to be opened in early March so that actual construction can begin once the bids are opened, reviewed and the con tract awarded. Our Harbor Masters have been working out of their cars due to requirements implemented by FEMA/MEMA. They are thanked for their work under lessthan ideal conditions . The POA has been working closely with the city to develop a solution to the Ship’s Store and ADA compliant restrooms re strictions set by FEMA/MEMA. We now have a specific, doable vision which we believe can be fully implemented by this sum mer. The number of hours involved with this project, at this point, has been substantial. Overhanging tree limbs on the taxiways at the airport have been trimmed, some bushes removed, and trash picked up. This was needed for safety reasons because the wings of some planes were interacting with limbs on the taxiways.
Dr. William Burnett is the new director of the National Data Buoy Center, which is under the umbrella of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at Stennis. He is a DH resident and is congratulated for his accomplish ment. There are several national golf trends based on 2021. The per centage of female golfers has increased to 23% of total golfers and also represent 31% of begin ners and 36% of junior beginners. According to the National Golf Foundation, the average number of rounds per player in 2019 was 18.2. Baby Boomers are now over 75 years old and continue to play a much higher number of times. With two golf courses in DH, the number of rounds played per year is significantly higher than the national average. We recently had 144 golfers play two rounds of golf here dur ing a twoday period. The group came mainly from St. Louis and continue to come here every year because our courses are in great condition. In addition to golf fees, they spend a considerable amount of time and money in our food and beverage areas. Tennis play continues to in crease and there are options to play in a variety of events. Pickle ball, which is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S, contin ues to gain players every Wednes day night starting at 6 pm.
Everyone is encouraged to try this activity, since you may find it easy to play and simply a lot of fun. Cornhole toss continues to have a good turnout of players every Wednesday night in the patio area of the Club, weather permitting. As the weather warms up, we
hope to see you enjoying yourself at one or more of our $20+ mil lion dollars’ worth of amenities. The deadline for this article is February 10th, so this is an update for members based on that date. The deadline to submit information for the April Diamondhead News is March 10TH.
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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@dhpoa.org Telephone 228-332-2282 Editor Karen Flores
2022 VIOLATIONS AND COMPLIANCE 80 VIOLATIONS YEARTODATE WITH 66 BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE February Violations/Complaints – 38 2 Boats 9 Vehicles parked in yard 4 RV/Campers 1 – Animal running loose 10 Utility trailers
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POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Submitted by Ginger Necaise Member Advocate/Covenant Enforcement
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...........................................................................................Controller Sue Kinsley..............................................................Legal & Administrative Assistant Ginger Necaise .........................................Member Advocate/Covenant Enforcement Karen Flores.......................................................................................Managing Editor Chris Rahaim..........................................................................................Club Manager Chris Altese.........................................................................................Director of Golf Hoppy Smith...............................................................Director of Player Development Dan Hamman................................................................................Golf Superintendent Adam Humphrey...................................................................Facilities Superintendent Donna Goedde................................................Recreation/Tennis Club Administration Matt Garman..................................................................................Tennis Professional Ted South...............................................................................................Harbor Master Nancy Perkins..................................................................................Sales & Marketing
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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Election of POA Officers and Directors Per our bylaws, an election for Officers and Directors will be held in conjunction with our annual membership meeting on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Officer positions have a twoyear term, and Director terms are four years. This year, in addition to the four Officer positions, there are three Director posi tions up for election. Per the bylaws, any member in good standing who is at least 21 years of age may serve as an Officer or Director. If you are interested in serving your community and working to improve the Prop erty Owners Association, you may pick up an election package at the POA offices beginning March 2, 2022. The deadline for candidate registration is April 1, 2022. Propositions for the ballot must be submitted by April 1, 2022.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIAMONDHEAD COUNTRY CLUB AND PROPERTY OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. December 20, 2021 A meeting of the Board was held at 5000 Diamondhead Circle, Diamondhead Mississippi. President Knobloch chaired the meeting and called it to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were President Knobloch, Vice President Gillen, Treasurer Rayner, Secretary ProTem Kinsley, Director Becker, Director James, Director Nutting, Director Ramirez, and Director Tauzin. Absent: Secretary Sislow, Director Ertel, and ExOfficio Marthouse. Also present were GM Abadie and 7 members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – A motion to approve the minutes of the 11/15/21 meeting was made by Director Nutting and seconded by Director James. The minutes were approved unanimously. APPROVAL/AMEND MEETING AGENDA – A motion was made to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS – None. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Knobloch provided his
report. COMMITTEE REPORTS – House/Club Committee, Administration Committee had no report. Recreation Committee reported discussion of growth in pickleball and impending repairs to courts near the Club, approved rates for tennis, pickleball, croquet, pool use, and planning summer camps that would include multiple amenities. Golf Committee reported work proceeding on sand traps, asking members to rake the traps, Golf Shop carrying credit into 2022, Beat the Pro tournament planned, discussed broken window issues, and playing from private property. Airport/Marina Committee reported meeting with residents regarding cleanup of personal property on the taxiways, and the City manager reviewed possible drainage improvements. Safety Committee reported plans to meet in 2022. Grounds Committee reported many improvements made as requested. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – GM Abadie gave his report including financial data. POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS – None UNFINISHED BUSINESS – none REGULAR AGENDA – Resolution 202101 – Motion to approve the Resolution 202101POA Admission Fee
(Attachment “A”) was made by Vice President Gillen and seconded by Director Nutting. Knobloch, Gillen, Baker, James, Nutting, Ramirez, and Tauzin voted for the motion; Rayner opposed the motion. The motion passed. 202140 – Motion to approve the POA Membership Fee Rate Schedule 2022 was made by Vice President Gillen and seconded by Director James. Knobloch, Gillen, Baker, James, Nutting, Ramirez, and Tauzin voted for the motion; Rayner opposed the motion. The motion passed. 202141 – Motion to replace control panel in Pine Course Pump House for not to exceed $14,000 was made by Director Becker and seconded by Director Nutting. Knobloch, Gillen, Baker, James, Nutting, Ramirez, and Tauzin voted for the motion; Rayner opposed the motion. The motion passed. 202142 – Motion to approve low and best bid to demolish marina piers 1 and 2 for not to exceed $108,700 made by Vice President Gillen and seconded by Director Nutting. Knobloch, Gillen, Baker, James, Nutting, Ramirez, and Tauzin voted for the motion; Rayner opposed the motion. The motion passed. 202143 – Motion to approve the 2022 Sliver Slipper Agreement for one year made by Director
Becker and seconded by Director Nutting. Knobloch, Gillen, Baker, James, Nutting, Ramirez, and Tauzin voted for the motion; Rayner opposed the motion. The motion passed. POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON NONAGENDA ITEMS – None NEXT MEETING – The next scheduled meeting of the POA Board will be on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. at the Diamondhead City Council Chambers. ADJOURN – A motion was made by Director James and seconded by Director Tauzin to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:37PM. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sislow POA Board Secretary For Sue Kinsley, Secretary ProTem Approved on 1/17/22 DIAMONDHEAD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. WHEREAS, in order to ensure the financial stability of the POA, it is necessary for the POA to adopt policies and bylaws to address the rising numbers of members who fail or otherwise refuse to pay dues, and to incentivize new
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developments to join the POA. Therefore, the Board of Directors does hereby make and adopt the following policy changes, effective January 1, 2022. ADMISSION FEE 1 Any purchaser of a property which is in good standing with the POA shall be required to pay an Admission Fee in the amount of $200.00. In order to obtain the fee waiver, the prorated dues for the remainder of the calendar year must be paid at closing. Should the property transfer occur after September 1 of the calendar year, the new property owner may choose to pay the remaining prorated amount fo that calendar year plus the entire dues for the following year at the prevailing rate at the time of transfer. 2 Any purchaser of property within any area or subdivision that currently is, or has at any time been, subject to membership in the POA, but which is no longer in good standing for failure to pay dues,
fees, or fines, shall be required to pay either the unpaid dues /fees on the account or a nonrefundable Admission Fee in mount of $ 2,500, whichever is the lower amount, prior to being granted privileges of the POA. This provision shall apply to any subsequent owners of such property, residence, or business. 3 Should the developer of any such subdivision on property that is unplatted and/or not subject to compulsory membership in the POA want to include the development in the POA and require each property owner to join the POA as a covenant running with the land, the developer should contact the POA to discuss options. 4 For any purchaser who is the owner or resident of any property situated within any unplatted area or subdivision of Diamondhead whose membership is not compulsory, and who wishes to join the POA, there shall be a nonrefundable Admission Fee in the amount of $2,500.
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East Hancock Library offers alternatives to visits in spring time By Mary Gobert
March seems like a good idea, right? After so many cold days this year, spring time is all the sweeter for it. Hope you had a fabulous Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, and everything in between. We’ve been busy at the library while you’ve been living it up! If you have any questions about the pro grams below, call us at 2282554800. Story Time continues at 10:30 every Monday. Kathleen, one of our super
East Hancock librarians, works with Excel by 5 to provide a great educational experience for your little ones, aged 05. Each week they present a program of stories and crafts. The crafts are aligned with the academic lessons embedded in the story to reinforce learning. It’s also a great opportu nity for socialization for your little one…and you too! Mark your calendar for next time and bring a friend. Therapy Thursdays takes place each week on that day from 14:00 . It is
a new, individually driven program of selfcare. The library provides a quiet, soothing atmosphere for you to enjoy such things as adult coloring or puzzles (materials provided), med itation, breathing exercises, crafting, etc. You may come and go during that time period or stay the entire time. Give yourself permission to relax in the serenity of the space provided. Adults Only Second Saturday Craft Day is back! On the second Sat urday of each month from
10:3012:00, a craft will be demonstrated and materials provided for you to create the craft as well. Come learn from our resident skilled crafter and take home new knowledge along with something that you made yourself! Adults Only DIY Craft ing happens every Saturday except Second Saturday. The first, third, and fourth Saturdays you may bring your own craft to work on while you visit with old and new friends. This is also scheduled from 10:30 to noon.
Little Free Library is coming to town! A pole mounted book “house” should be installed and functional by the time you read this. It will be located on the town green at City Hall. The purpose is to provide another location in Dia mondhead where you can find free books. You may take any book from the receptacle. You do not have to re turn it nor do you have to leave another one, though you are welcome to do so if you choose.
Computer Help is here again! Improve your com puter skills and save your sanity by joining the com puter sessions at our library. A presentation, hands on activities, and individual questions will be addressed. The classes will rotate to a different library each week. Call our library for details of East Hancock’s schedule! So now that we have a few more activities to choose from, come in and take advantage of them. We’ll leave the light on for you. See you at the library!
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Caring and Giving By Toni Grey
One of the busiest peo ple in Diamondhead is Betty Maxwell. She is a former Board Member of the SPCA and knows all too well what we do in the Community. We want to give her a special shout out for the generous contribution she and her friends made with her Annual Fundraiser for the SPCA. Thanks to her and many other caring and giving Diamondhead residents we
S.P.C.A of Diamondhead P. O. Box 6481 Diamondhead, MS 39525 2288612287 Spcaofdiamondhead@gmail.com Spcaofdiamondhead.org
are able to help many ani mals. Another shout out must go to three of the dozens of Diamondhead volunteers who donate their time to our TNR Program. In No vember and December,
Billy Rappold, Andy Nicks (invaluable and fearless), and our Board Member, JoAnn Homer, spent many nights in the cold while trapping the 29 cats in the Subway restaurant area. We were able to spay/
neuter, and vaccinate all of them. The adult feral cats were relocated to a sanctu ary and the kittens were domesticized and sent to PetSmart for adoption. Happy Ending... In January, with the help of Mitsy Strickland and Na nette Griffin of Animal Aid of Mississippi we were able to rescue Nautilus, a ne glected dog here in Dia mondhead. He has been rehomed and is living a great life now. For the first time in his
existence, he is going for long walks every day, smell ing smells he never experi enced before. He sleeps in a warm comfortable bed inside out of the elements. He looks forward to his milk bone treats. He is a lovable, sweet dog. The SPCA took care of his medical examination and vaccinations. He did test positive for heartworms and we will help take care of that. The missing fur around his neck due to the tight chain may possibly grow back. Other than that,
he is in good shape. Many thanks to all of you who responded to Liz Morgano’s kind and thoughtful post on Facebook. If you would like to show appreciation for their help, you can donate to “Animal Aid of Mis sissippi” 603 Sandy Hook Dr., Pass Christian, MS 39571. Announcement: Keep in mind that The Pantry is also in need of pet food. They are open MF from 9 to 12 and located at 9972 MS603 N, Bay Saint Louis, MS.
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CHURCHES CHURCHES SERVING DIAMONDHEAD St. Thomas Episcopal Church 5303 Diamondhead Cir Diamondhead, MS 395253203 (228) 2559213 mail@stthomasdiamondhead.org WORSHIP TIMES Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Sunday 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Diamondhead United Methodist Church 5305 Noma Dr. 2282556888 www.diamondheadumc.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
DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH Evangelical Presbyterian 5301 Diamondhead Circle (288) 2555556 dhcommunitychurch.org Reflecting on Christ’s Sacrifice for Us You are invited to join us for
Lenten lunches beginning on Ash Wednesday (3/2) through Wednesday 4/13 during which time we will gather for fellow ship and reflect on our broken humanity and our need for saving work of the Lord Jesus Christ and His resurrection. Please contact the Church office if you will be attending. ***Weekly Schedule*** Sunday Worship — 10 am LIFELINE Discipleship Classes for all ages — 9 am Christian Education Classes — 9 am Wednesday Youth Night Activities — 5:30 pm
MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH www.mhtcatholic.org www.face book.com/mostholytrinityms Phone 2282551294 Daily mass — 8:00 am Monday Friday Eucharistic Adoration —Thurs day 8:30 — 4:40 Saturday masses — 4 and 6 pm Sunday masses — 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 am and 7 pm The new church has been dedicated. Try to find parishion ers who stopped attending mass due to Covid, and encour age them to come to the new church. Jacob’s Well Baptist
29554 Vic Faye Road, Pass Christian, MS 39571; 228255 2555, jacobswellms@aol.com Worship times on Sundays: 8:45 am Worship, 10 am Sunday School, and 11 am Worship ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 5370 KilnDeLisle Rd. Kiln, MS 39556 (228)2551800 www.annuncia tionkiln.com Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00pm; Sunday 8:00am and 10:30am; Weekday 8:00am (Chapel) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:pm to 3:45pm; Sunday 9:45am to 10:15 am
and other times by appointment. Adoration: Tuesday 8:30am to 8:00pm; Friday 8:30am to 9:30am. Lutheran Church of the Pines 309 Highway 90 Waveland, MS. 39576 Pastor Brock Cain Services every Sunday morning are at 8:30 and 10:30. All members and visitors are currently asked to wear masks. Every Wednesday we offer Bible study at 1pm. For details about special services or to contact the pastor call (228) 4676771.
DIAMONDHEAD AVIATION
Time to fly By Paul Gilbert
It was one of the most beautiful days I’d seen in a long time. As we climbed above the tree line, the unlimited visibility allowed a view of Mobile Bay to the east and the western edge of Lake Pontchartrain to the west. I’m always amazed and thankful that I actually live in an aviation commu
nity. This is a dream for many pilots. Seeing air planes taxi by the house each day and having some wonderful pilot neighbors. It just doesn’t get any bet ter. Then there’s the occa sional call when someone is going flying and wants company. The air was so smooth I don’t think I felt the slight est bump. The setting sun
and glassy water on St. Louis Bay combined to show just what a gem we have in our little corner of the world. But even the most plea surable flights must end. As we approached runway 18, the trees seemed a bit closer than necessary. In my mind, a scene from the movie Office Space played with Lumbergh saying, “If we could get someone out to top those trees in the approach path, that would be great.” NEXRAD AND WEATHER AVOIDANCE Bouncing along at eight thousand feet, the sacks of cancelled checks didn’t seem to mind the rough ride. This was the third time crossing a fastmoving cold front that was producing some nasty summer storms. The cargo wouldn’t care if
Hollywood Casino illuminates the glassy harbor.
we had to divert or cancel the trip, but the schedulers had very little patience for even a short delay in getting to destination. Those planes were mini mally equipped even by 90’s standards. No autopi lot to assist with the hours of hand flying. No GPS to provide navigation cues. No onboard radar to show the
way. A single Stormscope showed areas of lightning strikes, an excellent in dicator of the strong con vective activity that produc es thunderstorms. The mass of dots on the top and right sides of the display told me a twentydegree left course deviation was needed. I had learned to trust that little miracle instrument from
previous flights when get ting too close to convective activity produced some very rough rides. One evening, I had managed to penetrate a storm in full blown cumulus stage and even idle power didn’t help as I was tossed upward at around two thou
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in April. We will have a sneak preview tasting event for Latitude 30 Patio & Grill on March 3, and we hope you will join us. The tickets are $40 inclusive. Limited tickets are available in The Club office.
LATITUDE 30 PATIO & GRILL NEW MENU TASTING EVENT MARCH 3 Our menus are changing
NEW! THURSDAY NIGHT ACTION STATION March 3: Italian Action Station – Ravioli, Penne Pasta, Lobster Cream
By Chris Rahaim Club Manager
e have some fun things happening in March, and we look forward to seeing you!
Th e C lub a t D ia mo n dh e a d
Sauce, Marinara, Pesto Cream Sauce, Choice of Toppings, Bread Sticks, Caesar Salad, Tiramisu. $22 March 10: Asian Action Station – Fried Rice or Lo Mein, Chicken & Vegeta bles with sweet chili glaze, Beef & Broccoli, Egg Rolls, Crab Rangoon, Fortune Cookies. $22 March 17: Saint Pat rick’s Day – Corn Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes, Rue
Bread. $20 March 24: Mexican Action Station – Shredded Chicken or Beef Tacos, Burrito or Rice Bowl, Re fried or Black Beans, Span ish Rice, Shredded Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Queso. $22 STEAK HOUSE FRIDAYS The menu is updated weekly. Look for your favor ite steak house items such
as Filet Mignon, Rib Eye, and Prime Rib. We also feature specials such as Surf & Turf and Bacon Wrapped Venison Filet. SATURDAY NIGHT ROYAL REDS SPECIAL One pound of peel and eat Royal Reds, sausage, corn, potatoes, mushrooms, cocktail sauce, and lemon. $20 While they last
TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO Every Tuesday is Bingo night in Latitude 30 from 6:00 – 8:00! One free card per person. One additional card per drink was pur chased. No cash entry, no cash prizes. WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA Every Wednesday is Trivia night in Latitude 30
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THURSDAY NIGHT ACTION STATION!
Mediterranean Tapas Wine Dinner S a t urda y , M a rch 26 , 2022
SATURDAY NIGHT
SHRIMP BOIL O N E P O U ND O F P EEL & EA T RO Y AL R E DS , S A U S AG E, C O R N , PO TAT O ES , A ND
Appetizer
Salad
Baba ganoush, hummus,
Tabbouleh Salad
assorted olives, pita bread
Monte Zovo Soave
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MARCH 10
ITALIAN ACTION STATION
ASIAN ACTION STATION
Ravioli, Penne Pasta, Lobster
Fried Rice or Lo Mein, Chicken &
Cream Sauce, Marinara, Pesto
Vegetables with sweet chili
Cream Sauce, Choice of
glaze, Beef & Broccoli, Egg Rolls,
Toppings, Bread Sticks, Caesar Salad, Tiramisu. $22
Crab Rangoon, Fortune Cookies. $22
Montagner Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut
Soup
Main Course
Lentil
Lamb Kabob, Beef Kefta Kabob,
Monte Zovo Bardolino
Kibbeh, Meat Pie Papantonis Meden Agan
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MARCH 24
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Dessert
MEXICAN ACTION STATION Shredded Chicken or Beef
Corn Beef & Cabbage,
Moomul, Baklava, Sambousik
Tacos, Burrito or Rice Bowl,
Potatoes, Rue Bread. $20
Montagner Moscato Sparkling
Refried or Black Beans, Spanish Rice, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Sour Cream,
$90 per person, inclusive
Queso. $22
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MEDITERRANEAN TAPAS WINE DINNER MARCH 26 Don’t miss out on this delicious event! Chef Chris has a delectable menu planned that will be paired with delicious wines. Tick ets are available in The Club office. We know Easter isn’t until April 17, but check out the menu we have planned
Seafood Display · Shrimp Cocktail · Oysters on the Half · Charbroiled Oysters · Royal Reds
Carving Station · Benton's Smoked Ham · Leg of Lamb · Sweet
Prime Rib Country
Chili Glazed Salmon
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TUESDAY NIGHTS!
Desserts Bananas Foster Station
Tomato, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese Salad
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Shrimp, Corn, &
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One free card per person
Adults: $34, Kids 6-12: $16 Kids 4-5: $8, Under 4: Free
One additional card per drink purchased
POA Discount not available
Reservations are required.* Call 228 255-2918 ext. 3 or stop by the Club *Reservations are not required for Latitude 30. Breakfast will be served in Latitude 30 from
Prizes vary weekly - gift cards, food, drinks, merchandise
7:00 - 10:30, followed by the Buffet until 2:00. Pre-made sandwiches, soup, hot dogs, hamburgers, and wings will be served from 2:00 - 7:00
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Sneak PreviewTasting
help us celebrate at our
Latitude 30 Patio & Grill Anniversary Party! DJ! Live Music! BBQ!
Additional pours and cigars are
Our menus will change in April 2022
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available for purchase, along with a full menu and cash bar
DJ on the Patio from 4:00 - 8:00 BBQ on the Patio from 5:00 - 8:00 Live Band inside from 7:00 - 10:00
$40.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity
Patio behind The Oak Room Cigars provided by Natal's
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to an amazing year!
A CUSTOM SELECTION OF RARE AND UNUSUAL BOURBON AND CIGARS
LATITUDE 30 PATIO & GRILL ANNIVERSARY PARTY! MARCH 18 Join us for this fun event! We will have a DJ on the Patio from 4:00 – 8:00, a Live Band inside from 7:00 – 10:00, and a BBQ on the Patio from 5:00 – 8:00! $20. Purchase your wrist bands for the BBQ in the Club office.
Karaoke
Omelet Bar Fried Green Tomatoes & Eggs
NO CASH ENTRY. NO CASH PRIZES
BOURBON & CIGAR NIGHT MARCH 12 Join us from 5:00 – 7:00 on The Patio for light hors d’oeuvres, a custom selec tion of rare and unusual bourbons and cigars. $40 per person, plus tax & gra tuity. Price includes two drink tickets, one cigar ticket, and hors d’oeuvres. Please call 228 255 2918 ext.3 to reserve your spot.
LATITUDE 30 PATIO AND GRILL PRESENTS
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Seatings at 10:30, Noon, and 1:30
from 6:00 – 9:00. Gather your team & get compet itive. Eat, drink, & tease your brain! THURSDAY NIGHT KARAOKE Every Thursday is Ka raoke night in Latitude 30 from 6:00 – 10:00 with Ray Walters! Also, check our Facebook page to see when Ronnie Hammons is with us for Saturday Night Karaoke
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BBQ - $20. Purchase your wristbands in the Club office
Join us at our Sneak Preview Tasting for Latitude 30 Patio and Grill on March 3! $40 inclusive
Cigar Shoppe Bourbon selected by Maisano’s
Call 228-255-2918 ext. 3 or stop by The Club office for reservations
Fine Wine & Spirits
The Club at Diamondhead · Call 228 255-2918 ext. 3 for Reservations
for our Easter Buffet: A Omelet Bar A Fried Green Tomatoes & Eggs Seafood Display A Crawfish A Shrimp Cocktail A Oysters on Half Shell A Charbroiled Oysters A Royal Reds Carving Station A Prime Rib
A Benton’s Smoked County Ham A Leg of Lamb A Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon Salads & Soup A Spinach Salad A Beefsteak Tomato, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese Salad A Feta, Sundried Toma toes, Orzo Salad
A Shrimp, Corn, & Crab Bisque A Artisan Bread Display Sides A Truffle Macaroni & Cheese A FlashFried Brussel Sprouts A Shishito Peppers & Soy Glazed Green Beans A Charred Asparagus, Baby Carrots, Grilled
Squash Desserts A Bananas Foster Sta tion A Assorted Desserts A Ice Cream Seatings at 10:30, Noon, and 1:30. Reservations are required. Call 2282552918 ext. 3.* Adults: $34, Kids 6 – 12: $16, Kids 4 – 5: $8, Under 4:
Free POA discount not avail able *Reservations are not required for Latitude 30. Breakfast will be served in Latitude 30 from 7:00 – 10:30, followed by the Buffet until 2:00. Premade sandwiches, soup, hot dogs, hamburgers, and wings will be served from 2:00 – 7:30.
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and Educational Organiza tion with five programs that provide higher educational assistance to women through scholarship, grants, awards, and loans.
Pictured are Narcette Howard and Raven Bacon.
PEO CHAPTER Q Pictured are Narcette Howard and Raven Bacon. They will graduate from the Nursing Assistant Network Association in May as Li censed Practical Nurses.
Both women were spon sored by P.E.O. Chapter Q Diamondhead, Mississippi and received Project for Continuing Education (PCE) Grants. P.E.O. is a Philanthropic
DIAMONDHEAD NEWCOMERS CLUB Ladies of the Newcom ers Club celebrated Valen tine’s Day together on Feb ruary 11th. Belinda Taylor, Welcome and Hospitality Board Member, did a spec tacular job with the red and pink theme, and wonderful centerpieces. Linda Biglar, who spearheads the group in raising thousands of dollars over the years for Any Soldier, out did herself this month with beautiful
prizes. The ladies will get together again on March 11th for noon at The Club at Diamondhead for a St. Patrick’s Day themed luncheon! This club has seen an increase in numbers over the last year, and is hum bled and thrilled. We ask for all members and guests to RSVP by the Monday prior to each event. You can reserve seats at diamond head.newcomers@ya hoo.com or call/text Leanne Guidry at 504919 5763. The group’s themed luncheons are held Septem ber through May on the second Friday of month. The dues are $20 a year, and $15 per luncheon. If you are interested in having fun join the Newcomers Club! Please contact us to join or for more information at check out the club’s Facebook page, www.face book.com/diamondhead newcomersclub. DH GEAUX HIKING CLUB Some like the beach… some like a path… some like a sidewalk… Some Like it Hot… (oh, wait… how did that get in here?) But no matter whatcha like, there has been lotsa hiking going on. For example, Obie (re member Obie? One of our “founding fathers”…) led a nice lil’ hybrid (car/walk) hike (or just call it a drive ‘n hike ‘n learn… yeah...) thru Bay St. Louis, starting at the Bay St. Louis train depot, which was how most vis itors used to arrive in BSL. Inside the station, our hik
Newcomers enjoying their Valentine's Luncheon in style.
ers found a great little Mar di Gras Museum downstairs and the Alice Mosely Gal lery upstairs (and its just a stone’s throw from her blue house). Then they took a short stroll (that’s still a “hike”, uhhuh) across the tracks to the 100 Men Hall/ Chitlin Circuit music hall. A lot of famous black enter tainers performed here, because they were not allowed to perform in
“whiteonly” venues. These days, proprietor Rachel Dangermond hosts concerts and other events at the hall, continuing the rich history. Next, our “hiking team” got in our vehicles and drove to Ruth’s Roots in downtown BSL and wan dered/hiked through the garden; looked at the art…
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Cheaha State Park website for more information or telephone 2564885111 to book your stay. It’s Obie’s idea, so call him for info: 12259072425 So, no matter whether you are strollin’/walkin’/ perambulatin’ (no, I did not make that up!), or flaneur ing (didn’t make this one up, either), just get out there and Geaux Hiking, Diamondhead! 100 Men Hall.
Princess Tobey BSL.
St. Rose De Lima Catholic Church Bay St. Louis.
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place of worship for African Americans in Bay St. Louis… and, yeah, its still here… Finally, they got back in their cars and drove to Gulfside Assembly in Wave land, where they met Che ryl Thompson, Executive Director of Gulfside Associ ation, who gave them a
taste of Methodist Assem bly history… and hiked the property. Need to give a shoutout to the Boy Scouts from troop 321, who spent sever al hours sprucing up the Bells Ferry Trail in the Wolf River Preserve. Bell’s Ferry Nature Trail is a 1.2 mile loop trail located near Pass Christian, that features a
and the fish… and mebbe sat a bit… Walk/hiked (wait, does that count?) from there up the block to the Hancock County Historical Society, a treasuretrove of books, maps, and photos. A histori an’s dream; open MF; call 2284674090 for hours. Next stop was St. Rose De Lima, which was built in the mid1920’s under the direction of Joe Labat, a local contractor and crafts man also known as “Papa Joe.” Under Elder Labat’s architectural direction, a crew of construction work ers built a Roman Catholic
river and is good for all skill levels. Finally, this is “last call” for our firstever overnight hike at Cheaha State Park in N.E. Alabama: Monday, March 21Thursday, March 24 or Saturday, March 26Sunday March 28. A couple of Geaux Hikers will be there all week, but some are splitting it up. Its a State Park, so the accommoda tions are tenting, RV’s, and cabins; but there are also chalets and a hotel in a range of prices which may be limited due to near season bookings. Go to the
THE ROTARY CLUB OF CENTRAL HANCOCK COUNTY The Rotary Club of Cen tral Hancock County was very pleased to have Sarah Shelton, CEO of Diamond head School of Fine Arts. Sarah had a sign language interpreter during her talk. It’s nice to know that these services are available for the hearing impaired. Check out her website DSFA@DFAglobal.org. Our community really need the services that Diamondhead School of Fine Arts have to offer. We are becoming less of a retirement community and more of a youthful community! Dr. Virginia G. Boyle, Certified Health Coach, also spoke to fellow Rotar ians in the month of Jan uary. She informed Rotar ians of healthy habits to obtain optimal health. With COVID around we all need to be working towards opti mal health. Upcoming speakers include Renee Laranger with Sugar Pop Baking Company and a repre sentative from the Blue Lagoon initiative. Rotary Club of Central Hancock County meets the second and fourth Thursday
each month at noon. All are welcome! You do not have to be a Diamondhead busi ness or citizen to join our club! If you would like to be a guest speaker at our meet ing please call Dr. Virginia G. Boyle at 2282438889. DIAMONDHEAD WOMEN’S CLUB The Diamondhead Women’s Club meeting will be held on Wednesday April 6th 2022 at 11:00 am. At this meeting, we will be finalizing the details of our wonderful GLITZ & TITZ event, to be held on April 19th 2022. Dress in your best Glitzy outfit or ingroup costumes for prizes. We will have Live and Silent auctions, 50/50 Raffles, bidding on table centerpieces and many more fun details to be an nounced. Please contact Eileen at 9853730850 or Betty at 2283631430 to purchase tickets or to do nate auction items or for more information. Tickets will be $25 each or $35 for reserved seating. This event is Open to all Ladies! Lunch will be served immediately following the meeting and our special guest speaker. You will have a choice between three preselected entries Our meetings (we will not meet this year in June, July, or August), are nor mally held the first Wednesday of each month beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Diamondhead Country Club and are open to all ladies that are residents of Diamondhead. Dates and times for
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upcoming meeting, events and fundraisers to be an nounced in upcoming issues 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 Linda DeParto @ 2282555352. THURSDAY MORNING LINE DANCERS Lessons and dancing, led by Molly, will be held from 10:00 11:00 am on THURSDAYS at the DIA MONDHEAD COMMUNI TY 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 CAN CELLATIONS see our web site: https://sites.google.com/ site/getmoving12345678/ LADIES BRIDGE PARTY MARCH PARTY The date for our March party is Friday 25, 2022 at the Country Club. Arrival time is 9:15am and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30am. If you have any questions regarding Ladies Bridge Party, please contact Terre Settle at 2559892 or Gay Young at 2551528. The winners of the Jan uary Party were Lisbeth Mast First Place and Gay Young Second Place. Our Special Prize went to Gerri Martin. DIAMONDHEAD DUPLICATE BRIDGE NEWS The Diamondhead Du plicate Bridge Club meets
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Diamond head United Methodist Church at 12:30 p.m. Our bridge club holds a sanction with the American Contract Bridge League that allows us to award ACBL master masterpoints. Our club is a member ACBL’s Unit 180, which covers clubs along the Coast. All bridge players are welcome, regardless of your level of experience. 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 (228) 2164929. The winners in Jan uary were: Monday, Jan. 10 — 1st (tie) Mary Galvin & Daryl Fisher 1st (tie) Kit Barksdale & Gary Meece Monday, Jan. 17 — 1st Jean Bluett & Gerri Martin 2nd Betty Morgan & Hen rietta Parnigoni Monday, Jan. 24 — 1st Henrietta Parnigoni & Betty Morgan 2nd Barbara Gib bons & Sue Irons Monday, Jan. 31 — 1st Henrietta Parnigoni & Betty Morgan 2nd Mary Schauer & Daryl Fisher Wednesday, Jan. 5 — 1st Shirley Abels & Darlene McDade 2nd Betty Allen & Irma Welch Wednesday, Jan. 12 — 1st Mary Galvin Daryl Fish er 2nd Betty Allen & Irma Welch Wednesday, Jan. 19 — 1st Perri Mann & Marilyn Galus 2nd William McDo nald & Jamie Mitchell Wednesday, Jan. 26 — 1st Janet Parker & Jean Bluett 2nd Perri Mann & Kit Barksdale Friday, Jan. 7 — 1st (tie) Barbara Gibbons & Mary
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Dr. Virgina Boyle also spoke at recent meeting.
Galvin 1st (tie) Marion & JC Price Friday, Jan. 14 — 1st Betty Allen & Daryl Fisher 2nd Jean Chambley & Vel ma Nauman Friday, Jan. 28 — 1st Marilyn Galus & Perri Mann 2nd Alice Ladner & Daryl Fisher Beginning bridge lessons for new players and those who have not played bridge in a long time will begin Wednesday, February 2 at 6:00 pm in the Wahini Room in the Country Club. The lessons are free of charge, and they will pre pare students to learn the fundamentals that will allow them to play the great game of bridge. Please contact Mary Galvin at (228) 2164929 for in formation about the lessons and other planned club activities. DIAMONDHEAD DEMOCRATS, PROGRESSIVES, INDEPENDENTS ALLIANCE Diamondhead Demo crats, Progressives, Inde pendents Alliance show support for staff at Memo
rial Clinics Family Practice. On January 25th the organi zation made a surprise delivery of donuts to show appreciation to local health care workers for all their efforts during the Covid 19 pandemic. It was a winwin morning as the organization purchased the treats at locally owned DH Donuts in a show of grat itude for our local health care workers. Diamondhead Demo crats, Progressives, Inde pendents Alliance will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the Diamond head Country Club. Our featured speaker will be Laronne Lewis from Mis sissippi Rising Coalition. Come hear about the collec tive vision of this grass roots, nonpartisan organi zation which is based right here in South Mississippi. Additionally, we will con duct our monthly business meeting and enjoy St. Pat rick’s Day together. WINE CLUB The Diamondhead Wine Club is dedicated to the
Sarah Shelton, CEO of Diamondhead School of Fine Arts was recent speaker.
DPIA gifted donuts to local healthcare workers.
exploration and enjoyment of wine. At each monthly tasting, we sample at least a 6 different wines and learn a little about their history and origins. The Club is open to any who are in terested in enjoying and learning about wine. Join us at our upcoming tastings: Thursday, March 17th — Down Under Wines — 7:00 P.M. at the Club In March, the DWC returns to the land Down Under. We will certainly have wines from Australia and New Zealand but we will also see what we can
find from South Africa, Argentina and Chile. There are many wonderful wines originating in the Southern Hemisphere these days. We’ll try and find some good ones. No worries mates. Cost is $35 for DWC members and $45 for guests. Please make your reser vations by mailing you check payable to DWC to: P.O. Box 6523, Diamond head, MS 39525 6523, Dia mondhead, MS 39525 or by emailing Lou at louer tel@aol.com or Marshall at mekygs@mail.com.
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KREWE OF OLYMPUS HELD GRAND BALL On January 29, 2022, the Krewe of Olympus cele brated its Grand Ball in Diamondhead’s Emerald Ballroom. The Court fea tured King Zeus XIV, Hawes Amos, and His Queen Hera XIV, Eva Amos; honored by Apollo, Ron Craig, and Aphrodite, Maggie Craig. The theme read, “OLYMPUS JOINS PA TRAS APO’KRIES,” Apo’k ries meaning “Carnival,” is the equivalent to Greece’s Mardi Gras. Carnival in Greece is a period of merry making, featuring entertain ment within a cheerful
atmosphere. The Krewe of Olympus joined the city of Patras in its celebration by showcasing elaborate cos tumes, decorations, and table décor to enhance festivity. King Zeus XIV wore a white tuxedo with tails, gloves, and shoes, accom panied by the Krewe of Olympus’ cape of white, gold, silver and blue. His crown and scepter were handmade by Dynasty of Mobile, Alabama. His Queen wore a white, satin gown with a tulle overlay designed by NOX. Its Vneck bodice, embel
lished with silver crystals, beads and rhinestones, was complemented by both Luxe Emma Crystal Leaf necklace and earrings. The Queen too wore, white, satin gloves, and her mantle and cape honored the tradi tional Krewe of Olympus attire in the colors of white, gold, silver and blue. Her crown and scepter were handmade pieces also of the Dynasty collection. Aphrodite wore an Ash ley Lauren original. The royal blue gown donned a scuba, off the shoulder, and mermaidstyle flare, accen tuated by metallic turquoise
King and Queen XIV.
Olympus King, Queen, Apollo and Aphrodite XIV.
threads throughout to har monize with the Queen and King’s mantles. A Grecian headdress was worn, adorned with rhinestones and turquoise ostrich feath er plumes, underscoring the Greek Mardi Gras theme. Turquoise evening gloves were added to match the headpiece. The festivities began with President, Eileen O’Brien, remembering our 2021 and 2022 Krewe of Olympus members who have passed and are sorely missed. Following the pre
sentation of colors by Color Guard, Bobby Emry, and Cat Aguda, and singing of our National Anthem by Wayne Ponthier, the tab leau began with Emcee Don Perkins officiating. King Zeus XIII, Tim Kennedy, and His Queen Hera XIII, Kelly Kennedy, made their entrance, fol lowed by King Zeus XIV, Hawes Amos, and His Queen Hera XIV, Eva Amos, who walked ceremo niously to the stage and assumed their royal seats. Apollo XIV, Ron Craig, and
his Aphrodite XIV, Maggie Craig, followed in the pro cession and took their posi tions behind their King and Queen. The talented Debu tantes, Miss Colleen Rose Nolan, and Miss Katherine Lydia Ashe Tibbs, wearing white sleeveless gowns, long satin gloves and tiaras, were escorted by their fa thers to the stage while their impressive biographies were read by the Emcee.
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The Ball proceeded with Queen Hera XIII bringing the King and Queen goblets to the stage for the toast by King Zeus the XIV, followed by a toast from King Zeus XIII. The President carried the Olympus Flag, newly adorned for our reigning King and Queen, to the stage for presentation. The Royal Court exited the stage amid cheers from the floor. The King and Queen reentered to enjoy their first dance, followed by Apollo and Aphrodite, and the Debutantes. Music was courtesy of Southern Voice with danc ing continuing until 10:30 pm. A highlight was the Mardi Gras Second Line dance led by our King, Queen and Aphrodite who carried a handcrafted umbrella. In addition to our Color Guard, Anthem singer Wayne Ponthier, and Em cee Don Perkins, the Krewe of Olympus would like to thank our Decorating Chair, Roxanne Worak, for a fab ulous venue and our own Music Man, Doug Maxwell, for the pageantry music and sound. Our six Committee men Bobby Emry, Roger Worak, Shane Finley, Jack Allen, Marty Zavatchan and John McDonough whose role enhanced our Pageant ry. Special thank you to Josette Grace who directed the ceremony as Royalty Chair, Betty Maxwell for scripting and directing the Pageantry and Sharon McDonough as Debutante Chair. The Krewe would also like to recognize the beautiful photography of Penny Majors of Portraits By Penny, LLC.
Boaters Krewe. The Saints "Senior" Cheerleading Squad performed at a recent Diamondhead Mardi Gras function. Members of the squad are Jerry Gillen, Ernie Knobloch, Chuck Ingraham and Joe Murray. A beautiful Ball, a gor geous Court, and fabulous decorations were thorough ly enjoyed by all. Congrat ulations to King Zeus XIV, Hawes Amos, and His Queen Hera XIV, Eva Amos! BOATERS DANCE AMONGST THE SNOWFLAKES! Diamondhead Boaters Association, Krewe of Ka mehameha, brought all the snowy magic of winter to their annual Mardi Gras ball on February 5th. King Akua 46th Val Miller and Queen Barbara Miller’s reign be gan last month with a Big Easy coronation, and now continues with a Winter Wonderland soiree. Chair person Bobbie Yaniga, and the talented Pam Marshall were able to dazzle dis tinguished guests with shimmering snowflakes, and sliver and blue décor fitting for the frozen theme. The evening was steeped in traditional pageantry, danc ing, toasts, and whimsy. Master of ceremonies, Chuck Ingraham, made a quirky entrance as Frosty to “Frosty the Snowman” by Jimmy Durante. Chuck
enchanted the audience with his opening monologue as Frosty, and then shared childhood memories of winter setting the mood. Acknowledgment of past courts, royal dolphin recip ients and royalty from other Mardi Gras krewes in at tendance were recognized and welcomed prior to the court’s Winter Wonderland tableau. The royal court’s pre sentation from the music to the clothing choices were carefully selected to the snowy vision for King Val and Queen Barbara Winter Wonderland. Dukes and Equerry wore black tuxedos with white gloves and black top hats to complete the wintery atmosphere amongst the twinkling snowflakes and blue lights. Maid Pat Burgoyne escort ed by Duke Art Burgoyne entered from the back of the crowd to “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” by Rod Stewart. Maid Pat wore an aline dress with a chif fon shirt and sequined flowers on the top. Idina
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Diamondhead Golf Chris Altese, PGA Director of Golf
We’ve had some beauti ful weather (and some not so much) to play golf so far this year. When the weather has been nice the golf activ ity has been fairly busy. Our golfing guests, from near and far, continue to compli ment The Club at Dia mondhead on our service, hospitality, facilities, golf course conditioning, and our community as a whole. We appreciate your help spreading the good word about golf in Diamondhead. As you can see by our upcoming events, March is just one of many exciting months for golf. This month, the PGA Tour
Champions Rapiscan Sys tems Classic qualifiers are back. We will host the 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Colle giate on February 27March 1. Also, the 4th Annual Jack O’Neill Memorial Golf Benefit will be held on March 26th. The Big Kahu na Golf Challenge is settling into their earlier date of April 810 on the calendar. These events along with a few others and the in creased activity from snow birds should make for a busy month. We look forward to announcing our winners of the Super Bowl Scramble held on Sunday, February 13th. The event was sold out early with a full field of 24 teams. Also, our 25th An
nual Sweetheart Scramble was held on Sunday, Febru ary 20th. Another sold out event with 32 couples com peting. Everyone has a fun time with this event. Several couples from outside of Diamondhead look forward to joining us for this event each year. Winners will be announced soon! Annual golf members…If you have not picked up your annual golf membership bag tags and cart stickers, you can do so now in the Golf Shop. Cart path only days, as much as we all dislike them, are required from time to time to protect our golf courses from damage. When cart path only, all golf carts must remain on
DMGA Report By Gene deMedicis
The DMGA is off to a great start in 2022. Despite really cold weather in January and early February our rounds have been competitive and well attended. I encourage anyone who is consid ering joining the DMGA to do so and join in on the fun. On a sad note we lost a current member and a former president recently. Tommy Nickens passed away suddenly in January and was laid to rest in Port Allen, Louisia na. And former DMGA president Pat Laird passed away in late 2021. My sincerest condolences go out to the families of these fine men.
In the Mixed Bag competition on January 12 the team of Lennie Crawford, John Benus, Don Cros by and AJ Dilley won with a score of 19 under. Second place went to the team of Whitey LeJune, Ma rion Rotolo, Marshall Brown and Jim Shoemaker. The team of Norman Bowley, Robert Gros, Art Burgoyne and Ben Morehead finished third. Finishing fourth was the team of Gene deMedicis, Don Perkins, Marc Beddoe and Al Mast. Closest to the pins were won by Norman Bowley, Whitey LeJune, John Benus and John Bunce. Closest shot of the day was John Benus at 2’5”. The format for the game on January 19 was Low Net Best Two
the cart path the entire time. Players should use extreme caution when passing another golf cart so not to damage the golf course when doing so. If you must pass, wait for a high and dry opportunity. Also, when we are able to operate as 90 degree cart rule we ask for all golf carts to remain a minimum of 30 yards away from the edge of the green. We appreciate your cooperation. Say you don’t golf...you don’t have to miss out on all of the fun. The Golf Acade my at Diamondhead can get you enjoying the game of golf in no time. Golf in struction is available all levels of play and especially beginners. Stop by and give it a swing! We guarantee that you will be glad you did. Congratulations to Diamondhead junior golfer, Katelynn Altese! Katelynn successfully defended her title in the 2nd annual Jack O’Neill Memorial Junior
Balls. The winning team was Sam Lee, John Bunce, Marshall Brown and AJ Dilley with a score of 18 under. Finishing in second, only one stroke behind, was the team of Gene deMedicis, Don Crosby, Marc Beddoe and Gary Hava. Third place went to the team of Norman Bowley, Berni Breen, Erie Hebert and Charlie Cangelo si. Two teams finished in a tie for fourth at 13 under par. Closest to the pin winners were Jerry Brock, Tom Amedee, Dennis Tauzin and Frank Morrow. Tom Amedee had the closest shot of the day at 2’4”. The Scramble competition on January 26 was played in very cold and windy conditions. Two teams tied for first with a score of only 3 under par. This score belies the tough conditions that they
Championship. Several other Diamondhead juniors also had great finishes in this event including Mad den Baughman (5th place Boys 1213), Benny Russell (6th place Boys 1415), Mateo Jimenez (3rd Overall Boys & 3rd place Boys 16 18), Chase Urban (15th place Boys 1618), Louis Weber (16th place Boys 1618), Karstyn Altese (5th place Overall Girls & 2nd place Girls 1315), and Ken ley Archer (6th place Girls 1315). This Mississippi Golf Association sanctioned event was held on January 2930 and will be held in late January each year at Diamondhead. Being a Junior Golf Scoreboard ranked event led to a strong field of 50 golfers repre senting Louisiana, Mis sissippi, and Alabama. Special thanks to the Jack O’Neill Memorial Charity for establishing such a great event for the best juniors in
played in. The winning team members were Byron Gandy, Don Crosby and Ben Morehead and the team of Billy Stroud, Erie Hebert, Val Miller and Pat Jarrell. Finishing third, only one stroke behind, were Warren Morgan, John Bunce and Ernie Knobloch. Closest to the pin winners were Don Crosby, Dennis Laumann, John Bunce and Billy Stroud. Dennis Laumann had the closest shot of the day at 4’6”. The format for the game on February 9 was Low Net Two Best Balls. The winning team was Norman Bowley, John McLaugh lin, Marc Beddoe and AJ Dilley with a score of minus 23. Fin ishing second was the team of Billy Stroud, John Benus and Erie Hebert, 11 strokes behind the leaders. Finishing third was the
the region to compete. Diamondhead proud! Attention junior golfer s...if you are between the age of 5 and 16 we would like to extend an invitation to try out for one of our Diamondhead Junior Golf Teams. Call or stop by the golf shop for more informa tion. Our new season starts in midMarch and runs into May. It’s not too late to join. Weekly practices and com petitions. It’s the real deal! Usually, I would say it is critical that we all fix two ball marks and fill two divots every hole...any two will do! Now more fitting would be...Ball marks and divot repair...It’s your course, so fix four or more for either or and they don’t even have to be yours! We look forward to seeing you “PLAY MORE GOLF.” Let’s all get out and enjoy our beautiful golf courses and practice facilities. As always, let us know how we can help.
team of Gene deMedicis, Chuck Ingraham, Marshall Brown and Pat Jarrell. And finishing fourth was the team of Warren Morgan, Jerry Brock, Val Miller and Gary Hava. Closest to the pins were won by Billy Stroud, Renny Pangan, Warren Morgan and David Barba to. Warren Morgan had the close st shot of the day with a brilliant stroke on number 13 that came to rest only four inches from the cup. The officers for 2022 are as follows: John Bunce — President, Joe Murray — Vice President, Art Burgoyne — Treasurer, Marion Rotolo — Website, Gene deMed icis — Publicity, Marshall Brown — Director, Bobby Gros — Direc tor, Dennis Laumann — Director and Erie Hebert — Director. I’ll see you on the course.
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DWGA Report By Colleen Jones
DWGA is a women’s golf association that is open to any women who is a Dia mondhead Golf member. We play every Thursday morning. If you would like more information, you can call our President Margie James at 2818140036. On January 6th we had Trophy Day Net scoring. The over all winner was Dianne Ackerman with a net score of 69. The First Flight win ner was Liz Bell with a score of 72. There was a tie for second between Jodi Crosby and Jeanne Hudgins with a score of 76. The
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Menzel’s “Baby It’s Cold Outside “played while Maid Kay Krake, who shimmered in her silvery gown with a modern patterned top, was accompanied by Duke Bob Krake. Equerry Jim Miller had the pleasure to accompany LadyinWaiting Jean Miller to the stage while “I’ve Got my Love to Keep me Warm” by Rob Stewart filled the ballroom. Ladyin Waiting Jean Miller adorned a silver chiffon sleeveless dress sheath dress with a Vneckline. However, the moment everyone waited for was for His Royal Highness, King Val Miller, Akua Kai XLVI and Her Royal Majesty Queen Barbara Miller who promenaded to “If Ever I Cease to Love” staying true
Second Flight winner was Amy Swint with a score of 72, There was a fourway tie
for second place between Rita Durham, Joanne Fried, Colleen Jones and Terri
DWGA winners of Individual Point — Joanne Fried, Liz Bell, Cassandra Godbold, Colleen Jones, Denise Bergeron.
to the couple’s New Orleans roots. All hail the King and Queen! Words were shared by prior Kamehameha royalty, and King Val him self honoring the occasion, the krewe, and his Queen. Clinking of glasses soon gave way to King Val, who looked dapper in an all white tuxedo with tails, leading Queen Barbara to the dance floor to honor their royal subjects with a first dance. As the spotlight followed them “Something About the Way You Look Tonight” by Elton John began to play, and Queen Barbara’s gown gently twinkled with a fair ytale appeal amongst the oversized slivery snowflak es. Her snowy white column gown with a high neck, cold shoulder and dramatic
chiffon bell sleeves gave the audience an imperial vibe. Soon after, the master of ceremonies asked all to be seated for the Boaters’ surprise entertainment. Lights dimmed from the back of the ballroom as a group of ladies with stream ers performed to “Snowfall” by Manhattan Transfer. The dancers who wore silvery sequined costumes used their streamers to mimic the snowflakes moving in the wind. The wonderful choreog raphy was created by Mary Mizell. Another fantastic ball for the Krewe of Kame hameha comes to an end. The Diamondhead Boaters Association continues their events throughout 2022. Happy Mardi Gras, and laissez les bons temps roul er!
Woolbright with a score of 74. Birdies were had by Karen Dougherty, Jeanne Hudgins, Jodi Crosby, Cas sandra Godbold, Liz Bell and Margie Pittman. Close st to the Pin on the Cardinal course was Liz Bell #4, Jeanne Hudgins #7, Jodi Crosby #13 and Denise Bergeron #17. On January 13th we played Individual Points on the Pine Course. First Place was Joanne Fried with plus 5 points. Second place was Liz Bell with plus 3 points. There was a threeway tie for third place between Denise Bergeron, Cas sandra Godbold and Col
leen Jones with plus 2 points. Fourth place was Bet Bowen with plus 1 point. Patty Hourin had three chipins and Denise Berge ron had one. Closest to the Pin on the Pine was Bet Bowen #2, Joanne Fried #6, Cassandra Godbold #13 and Joyce Teerling #15. On January 20th the weather was too bad to play. On January 27th we played the team game Cha ,Cha,Cha on the Pine Course. The winning team was Jodi Crosby, Liz Bell, Carol Kirschenbaum and Terri Woolbright with a total score of 130. Second place team was Margie James, Georgeann Luxion, Colleen Jones and Amy Swint with a score of 132. The thirdplace team was
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Cassandra Godbold, Terri Garrett, Linda Metz and Patty Hourin with score of 135. Jodi Crosby had two birdies and Margie James had one. Chipins were had by Jod i Crosby, Terri Wool bright and Patty Hourin. Closest to the Pin was Mar gie James #2, Jodi Crosby #6, Linda Metz #13 and Cassandra Godbold #15.
DWGAN The DWGAN ladies were not able to play much during the month of Jan uary due to weather and covid. Hopefully February will be kinder to them.
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Women’s Community Support Center! FREE EMPLOYMENT SKILL CLASSES – MARCH 28TH TO MAY 17TH Women’s Community Support Center, located off Hwy 603 in Bay St. Louis, is a nonprofit Christian or ganization committed to helping women, from all walks of life, obtain job and life skills needed to find
meaningful employment and break the cycle of pov erty. Our upcoming 2022 Class Session starts 03/28/ 22 and runs through 05/17/ 22 and will include classes in: Work Force Develop ment, Microsoft Office, Communications, Money Management, Life Skills and more. You may sign up at any time during the ses
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The Christian Women’s Job Corp. program is offered free to any women in the community who are willing and able to attend the weekly classes where they are responsible for their own transportation to and from the center. For more information go to: www.womenscommun itysupport.org
Gulf Coast Christian Women’s Job Corps (GCWJC) - Magdalene House (located in Hancock County) is participating in 2022 Birdies for Charities in the Rapiscan Systems Classic, a charitable fundraiser. www.rapiscansystemsclassic.com Now until March 15th for every $25.00 donation, you are entered into a raffle for a grand prize. Every dollar you donate directly to Birdies for Charities for GCCWJC - Magdalene House comes back to us with an additional 5% match. Grand Prize ● 2 rooms for one night each at the Beau Rivage Biloxi ● $200.00 credit for food and beverage at the Beau Rivage ● Round of golf for 4 at the Fallen Oak Golf Course.
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Donate online at www.rapiscansystemsclassic.com click Charity, then click Participating Charities, click on our GCWJC-Magdalene House Logo. Next: Step 1) create an account; 2) confirm at the top that you selected GCWJC-Magdalene House and enter donation amount; 3) enter payment information. You will receive an email payment confirmation. Donate by check. Your check must be made payable to Rapiscan Systems Classic, P.O. Box 7362 D’Iberville, MS 39540. Include your full name, email address, address, city, state, zip and telephone number,IMPORTANT: In your check memo include the charity name GCCWJC - Magdalene House. Thank you very much for helping GCCWJC-Magdalene House. www.womenscommunitysupport.org
2:00pm to 5:00pm Artist Showcase (crafters, original jewelry, quits, blankets, candles, photography, paintings, wood pieces) and of course our Diamondhead Farmers Market (fresh produce, all-natural juice, baked bread, cakes, bagels, cakes, pies, dog treats, oils and vinaigrettes, original and flavored honey, pasture raised pork, grass fed beef, coffee infused chocolates, gluten and vegan meals, fresh lemonades, jerky, pork skins, gourmet popcorn, plants, pralines, soaps). Check out our Face Book page: Diamondhead Farmers Marketplace
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sand feet per minute. I was just along for the ride and praying an equally intense downdraft wasn’t waiting for me on the other side. The Stormscope display is accurate and instantane ous. As lightning flashes, the pilot sees a dot illumi nate on the screen, similar to the display in the above picture. Even the newer avionics can be equipped with this technology, but most aircraft don’t seem to have it. Sure, it’s an expen sive option and these fancy new avionics have NEX
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RAD data. But those two instruments provide very different information. Many organizations have been trying to spread the word to the pilot communi ty about the dangers of using NEXRAD for weather avoidance. While Storm scopes display instantane ous information, NEXRAD images can be ten minutes old or older. That’s a lot of time for a thunderstorm to move into your path, grow larger or change shape. Look at your NEXRAD display and you’ll see the image age displayed some
where on the screen. Know ing the age can help you decide how much to trust that image, but no matter how recent that image, NEXRAD should not be relied on for weather avoid ance. You can bet your equip ment’s operation manual will have warnings against it. A growing number of aircraft crashes have been the result of pilots using NEXRAD to steer around storms. If a storm is moving at ten miles per hour and the display says your image is
ten minutes old, that storm will be approximately one and a half miles from where that image says it is, but has it also grown? Is the gap between two cells still there? If you’re considering upgrades to your aircraft’s avionics, adding Storm scope capability is definitely worth the money. If you have stories or comments, you can reach me at: aviatorandwriter @gmail.com or Diamondhead Aviators on Facebook and MeWe.
Stormscope image courtesy 3M
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