2023 January Diamondhead News

By ErniE KnoBloch

President’s Report

For JANUARY 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of inflation between 2018 and mid-December 2022, which averaged 4.3% per year has resulted in a cumulative price increase of 18.62%. That means that today’s prices are 1.19 times higher than average prices in 2018.

I mention that because POA annual dues have not increased since 2018 and POA dues are NOT being increased for 2023 either. If you pay your annual dues of $646 in full before the end of January 2023, you will receive a $40 credit on your account resulting in a net payment of $606. If you divide $606 by 365 days per year, your annual cost is about $1.67 per day. If you pay your annual dues on a monthly basis, $646 per year divided by 365 equals about $1.77 per day. Both of these examples are great deals for all the amenities we have here, especially since the Hancock County Assessor publically says that our amenities have a positive effect on our property values.

The Gulf States Professional Golf Association

(PGA) recently held its annual meeting in the Club, including their Section’s Annual Awards Dinner.

Even if you’re not personally interested in golf, this is the first time that this group of over 140 PGA teaching professionals have ever held their meeting in DH. They actually played a round of golf here and were impressed by the courses and the friendliness of the staff. Most of the attendees had never been here and were surprised and impressed by everything that DH has to offer. This is actually “a feather in DH’s cap” since these individuals often make recommendations of locations for their members to go and play.

As you probably know, the POA is implementing one computer system to handle ALL of the activities handled by the POA. The old system was composed of five different programs which could not “talk” to each other.

According to computer

experts, the transition never works perfectly and takes awhile to make everything work seamlessly. We were not immune to that either. At the deadline for this article, we’re experiencing software issues in the food and beverage area, while the remainder of the program is working as expected. The food & beverage section is being worked on daily and hopefully, by the time you read this, all modifications will have been completed.

Although the East Hancock County Library is not directly associated with the POA, you may be interested in the following services that are provided.

They have a large and small 3-D printer, a Glow Forge (device that uses a laser to imprint on glass, plastic, leather, etc.) and a very large printer. Basically, you pay for the materials used and the library staff will run the machines. If you have any interest in any of this equipment, I suggest that you investigate these services.

The “social season” in DH has started which means that Club facilities are being used almost on a daily basis. This continues thru Mardi Gras which is on February 21, 2023. This generates a great deal of income for the POA.

It’s now 2023. I wonder

how many people reading this remember reading George Orwell’s book, 1984, written about 70 years ago. The topic was a vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative of the

citizens. Might be an interesting topic for one of our book clubs.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.... hope to see you using one of our amenities in the near future!

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

November 21, 2022

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

Becker, Secretary Sislow, Director Blackwood, Director James, Director LaFontaine, Director Nutting, Director Ramirez. Absent: Director Tauzin and Ex-Officio Marthouse. Also present were GM Abadie, Legal Counsel Jones, and 10 members.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Minutes of the meeting of 10/21/22 were approved by e-mail vote completed 10/29/22. APPROVAL/AMEND MEETING

AGENDA – A motion to pull Motion 2022-32 from the agenda was made by Director LaFontaine and seconded by Vice President Gillen. The motion passed unanimously.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Knobloch provided his report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – Facili-

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ties, House/Club Committees had no report. Marina/Airport Committee reported on the success of a Fishing Seminar. Administration Committee reported budget and financial review. Recreation Committee reported a successful Pickleball Clinic this past weekend and continuing exploration of food/beverage options for East Rec and other areas. Golf/ Grounds Committee reported hiring a new irrigation technician, request for updated equipment, successful tournaments, scoreboard details, Golf Shop sale and need to use credits by 12/26/22, Golf Academy activity review and install begun on electric cable. Safety Committee reported discussing OSHA compliance and areas to improve.

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – GM Abadie provided his report including financial data.

POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS – One member spoke.

REGULAR AGENDA –2022-28 – Motion to lease/ purchase a new service cart for $408.32 for 60 months and $1.00 buyout at the end of the lease. A motion to reconsider Motion 2022-28 was made by Director Blackwood and seconded by Director Nutting. The motion passed unanimously. A motion to amend Motion 2022-28 to read “Motion to purchase a beverage cart at a cost not to exceed $21, 000” was made by Director Blackwood and seconded by Director Nutting. The motion passed unanimously.

2022-31 – Motion to accept the bid of SELA construction to make repairs and repaint the Lazy Gator Building not to exceed $75,000 was made by Vice President Gillen and seconded by Director Nutting. The motion passed unanimously.

2022-33 – Motion to approve replacement fuel hose and

motor at the airstrip, plus install a sump pump in the fuel tank for a total cost not to exceed $7000 was made by Vice President Gillen and seconded by Director Blackwood. The motion passed unanimously.

2022-34 – Motion to approve the purchases of one greens roller (est. $22K) and one tractor (est. $30K) with planned 2023 capital budget funds was made by Director James and seconded by Director Blackwood. The motion passed unanimously.

POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – One member spoke.

NEXT MEETING – The next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. at the Diamondhead City Hall Chambers.

ADJOURN – A motion was made by Director Blackwood and seconded by Director James to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:47PM. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sislow

POA Board Secretary Approved on 11/29/22

2022 VIOLATIONS AND COMPLIANCE

Submitted by Ginger Necaise Member Advocate/Covenant Enforcement

507 VIOLATIONS YEAR-TODATE WITH 488 BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE

December Violations/Complaints – 40

4 - Boats

11 - Vehicles parked in yard

2 - RV/Campers

3 - Animal running loose

6 - Utility trailers

2 – Animal noise

8 - Appearance of property 2 - Unpermitted construction 2 – For sale signs

40 - Received notification 28 - In compliance

- Pending

East Hancock Library offers fun new features

By Mary GoBErt

Happy New Year from everyone here! We all hope your holidays were safe and fun-filled. The new year brings continuing opportunities to

enjoy the resources of the library and the sense of community it brings.

Fun nEw thinGs:

Kanopy is a free streaming service the library now offers! All you need is

S.P.C.A. of Diamondhead New Year’s Resolutions

By toni GrEy

Just like most people, the S.P.C.A. makes New Year’s Resolutions, too. A few of the most important ones for us are as follows.

1) The S.P.C.A. of Diamondhead resolves to help as many injured, abandoned, and lost dogs in Diamondhead as possible. For example: On November 26, a good Samaritan found a pitiful chihuahua that was toothless, skin and bones who obviously had been abandoned (see photo). Nanette Griffin, our Board member, intervened and initiated a voucher. A resident drove the Chihuahua to Gulf Coast Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Woolmarket. We weren’t sure she could be saved.

I checked on her later that afternoon and found that the staff, which I refer to as Angels, had bathed her, clipped her nails, fed her pate’, wrapped her in a baby blanket and placed her protected on the front desk safe and sound. She was napping when I saw her. She had already stolen everyone’s heart. They named her Granny. Fast forward two weeks later (see photo) and she is much improved. Misty Strickland of Animal A.I.D. of Mississippi in Pass Christian found a hospice home for her in Escatawpa. As you can see, many people on the Coast pulled together to save this poor little dog.

2) We resolve to rescue, spay/neuter and vaccinate many more cats in

A rescued chihuahua.

Diamondhead. When found, the tame cats and kittens will go to Petsense for adoption. In just three months, we have had over 20 adoptions...providing good homes for cats who may have been on the street or worse.

3) We resolve to encourage Diamondhead residents to refrain from trapping raccoons and instead educate them of alternate procedures

a library card to access movies, documentaries, British and American television series and more!!

Online Magazines are now accessible through the Libby app! Again, all you need is a library card to view popular magazines like Newsweek, Food Network, Vogue, and many more.

rEturninG ProGraMs:

Acrylic Painting for Kids on Thursday January 19 and 26 at 3:30. Please note that Adult Acrylic Painting will not take place in January. See you in February!

Paper Crafts for Adults will replace the adult acrylics class on January 9th and 23 at 2:00 so you can still get those creative juices flowing!

Crafty Chicks is still happening on

Saturdays at 10 with the fun usually extending to lunch out. If you haven’t checked this out yet, come meet these super nice people!

Storytime for Pre-schoolers is on Mondays at 10:30. This is a well attended and fun time for all.

Exercise Class for Strength and Flexibility is back! Every Tuesday at 10:30 meet us in the Meeting Room for your weekly workout. This is another popular program!

Good to Know is back with informative presentations scheduled throughout the library system. Call 255-4800 for more information!

The library will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

See you at the library!

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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

DIAMONDHEAD

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DiaMonDhEaD winE cluB

The Diamondhead Wine Club is dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of wine. At each monthly tasting, we sample at least six different wines and learn a little about their history and origins. The Club is open to any who are interested in enjoying and learning about wine.

Join us at our upcoming tastings:

Thursday, Jan. 19thDown Under Wines - 7 p.m. at the Club

We make our annual visit to the lands down under, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Chile. There are outstanding wines that come from each and we will se if you can find some new ones to enjoy.

Cost is $40 for DWC members and $50 for guests. Please make your reservations by mailing your check payable to DWC to: P.O. Box 6523, Diamondhead, MS 39525; or by emailing Lou at

COMMUNITY CHURCH 5301 Diamondhead Circle (288) 255-5556 dhcommunitychurch.org WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday Morning Worship 8am & 10am (No 8am on 3rd Sunday) Discipleship Classes for all ages – 9am **** WIRED ****

5:30-6:30 pm Wednesday Youth Group5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH www.mhtcatholic.org www.facebook.com/mostholytrinityms Instagram@mostholytrinityms

Phone 228-255-1294 Daily mass -- 8:00 am Monday-Friday held in the church 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 5370 Kiln-DeLisle Rd. Kiln, MS 39556 (228)255-1800 www.annunciationkiln. com

Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00pm; Sunday 8:00am and 10:30am; Weekday 8:00am (Chapel)

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:pm to 3:45pm; Sunday 9:45am to 10:15 am and other times by appointment. Adoration: Tuesday 8:30am to 8:00pm;

Friday 8:30am to 9:30am.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE PINES

309 Highway 90 Waveland, 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.

OLD TOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCUSA

114 Ulman Ave. Bay St. Louis, MS39520

Co-Pastors: Rev. Barron Banks Rev. Richard Gillespie (256)443-4100 Worship, 10am Adult Sunday School, 9am

louertel@aol.com or Marshal at mekygs@outlook.com.

Thursday, Feb. 16th - Zins and Pinot Noirs - 7 p.m. at the Club

As most of you know, I’m a Zin lover and always looking for another good one or two. We have many Pinot Noir lovers, too, and America continues to improve its Pinot. I’ll bet we can find some of both to enjoy!

Cost is $40 for DWC members and $50 for guests. Please make your reservations by mailing your check payable to DWC to: P.O. Box 6523, Diamondhead, MS 39525; or by emailing Lou at louertel@aol.com or Marshal at mekygs@outlook.com.

laDiEs BriDGE Party

JANUARY PARTY

The date for our January party is Friday 27, 2023 at the Country Club. Arrival time is 9:15 and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30. If you have any questions regarding Ladies

Bridge Party, please contact Terre Settle at 255-9892 or Gay Young at 255-1528.

The winners of the November Party were Terry Sullivan, First Place and Dolores Louvier,

Second Place. Our Special Prize went to Jane Pace.

DiaMonDhEaD nEwcoMErs’ holiDay lunchEon!

The ladies of the Newcomers Club had a festive time eating, visiting, and shopping at their monthly event on December 9th held in The Club at Diamondhead’s Emerald Ballroom. Members dressed in Christmas attire, and enjoyed a little holiday shopping courtesy of Coastal Hardware.

This generous group also collected canned goods and non-perishables for Hancock County Food Pantry. Newcomers will gather again on Friday, January 13th at noon at The Club at Diamondhead with a Roaring 20’s theme. The group’s themed luncheons are held September through May on the second Friday of each month. So, if

Ladies Bridge Party winners for November Terry and Dolores.

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you are interested in having fun join the Newcomers Club! To reserve a seat, please make reservations on or before the Monday prior to each event. Contact us for more information at diamondhead.newcomers@yahoo. com, check out the club’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ diamondheadnewcomersclub or call Leanne Guidry at 504-9195763.

DiaMonDhEaD GarDEn cluB

The January meeting of the Diamondhead Garden club will be a little different this time. We will meet at the country club at the usual time, 9:30 social time and 10 am meeting. We will then adjourn and travel to Pine Hills Nursery for a program on new plant species and prepping for the planting season.

Plan on carpooling to Pine Hills as parking is limited. After the program we will return to the club and have lunch together.

A great big thanks to the committee that decorated the Christmas Tree at the library. Chrystel Fritzsching, Mary

Cole, Nydia Bernard, Joyce Hunt, Paula Kirk, and Laurie Fraiche. They worked their fingers to the bone handmaking ornaments to interpret the book A Cajun Night Before Christmas.

DiaMonDhEaD woMEn’s cluB

At our December meeting we were joined by CASA director Cynthia Chauvin. Cynthia on behalf of CASA accepted a check from the DHWC for their annual Children’s Christmas party along with suitcases, backpacks all donated from our wonderful Women’s club. In addition, we collected donations of hats, socks, blankets, coats for our Veterans in need. Thank you, Kathy Cobb and Betty Maxwell, for volunteering to handle this event.

Please join us for our January 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.

At our next meeting, Wednesday, February 1st at 11am in the Emerald Ballroom. We will have an Exit 16 Fashion Show. Please join us in seeing the latest trends and fashions for 2023.

The upcoming Glitz event will be held on April 18th 2023 at the Diamondhead Country Club. For donations, to volunteer or to find out more information 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 Celebrating Women.

The objective of this club shall be to promote an informed active interest in the civic, social and moral welfare of the community: to serve the community through the dedication of time and energy from worth purposes and to undertake and complete one or more charitable, humanitarian 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. Membership is $20.00 and is open to all women.

Dates and times for upcoming meeting, events and fundraisers to be announced 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 Marilyn Lott @ 601-5283336.

DDPia

Diamondhead Democrats Progressives and Independents Alliance will hold its first meeting of the new year on Thursday January 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

at the Hancock County Library in Diamondhead. Our guest speaker is Bruce Northridge from the Hancock County Democrat Office. Please be reminded the library allows everyone to bring their own beverage. Come join us and see what this active community organization is planning for 2023.

thursDay MorninG linE DancErs

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

Everyone is welcome.

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

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

KrEwE oF olyMPus DErBy niGht!

On October 22nd, 2022, in the Emerald Ballroom of The Club at Diamondhead, the Krewe of Olympus and guests spent a night at the Derby with ladies in large hats, jockeys, and wooden horses. This 14th annual event boasted over 40 prize winners with a sizable turnout. The Krewe was able to raise a healthy donation for the event’s selected charity, Hancock County Food Panty due to it’s popular.

Master of Ceremonies, Apollo XV, Ken Griffey was fantastic, and had big shoes to fill with the loss of the Derby’s beloved Master of Ceremonies Bobby Emry. Ken wore a dapper pink linen jacket with a matching hat adding to the thrill of his part and filled every ounce of the evening with excitement by having fun with the crowd. Even during the enthusiastic chaos of the partygoers rushing to the betting booths, manned by Pit Boss Rick Sierveld, Ken as the

Diamondhead Newcomers Club Christmas Party.

Christmas tree decorating committee -- Christel Fritzsching, Mary Cole, Nydia Bernard, Joyce Hunt, Paula Kirk, and Laurie Fraiche. These ladies did a masterful job creating handmade decorations for the tree interpreting the the book A Cajun Night Before Christmas by James Rice.

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Derby’s newbie MC was able to gain control in a smooth way to keep the races rolling and those ponies winning!

This year’s races were taken over by the ladies, but the fan favorite is always the men’s Superhero race. The popular race has all the comic book classics Superman, Spiderman, Captain America, Green Hornet, Batman and Robin, and music man Doug Maxwell adds to the charm including theme music for each Jockey to make a grand entrance to in capes and or costumes. Sincerely, it’s a blast to watch!

First race was the, Derby Master Bobby Emry Memorial Race sponsored King Zeus XIV Hawes Amos, and Sharon McDonough won with horse “Merlot Magic” owned John McDonough. The Cajun Classic was won by Charmaine Reshew while riding “Pink Lady” raced sponsored by Savoie’s Foods. Third race was the “Finest in Original Creations” Sweepstakes sponsored by Derek Doyle Designs winner Barbara Miller is also owner of “Blondie”. Real Estate Professional Stakes was sponsored by award winning Realter Paulette Snyder and was won by Myra Zavatchan. She rode “Ever the Optimist” owned by Marty Zavatchan. Superman, Marty Zavatchan rode “Thunderbolt in The Superhero Race sponsored by Exit 16, Alison Kingston. In the 6th race, The Fourteenth Diamondhead Downs Olympus Presidential Sweepstakes sponsored by President Eileen O’Brien, all the winners from the previous races battle it out! Myra Zavatchan was the big winner receiving $50, the Ring of Red Roses, and a special Olympus Blue Ribbon declaring overall 2022 Derby Winner.

All the evening’s jockeys include: Alison Kingston, Betty Maxwell, Sharon McDonough, Susan Duffy, Josette Grace, Margaret Rooney, Gayla Torguson, Lou Ann Cox, Charmaine Reshew, Kathryn Larsen,

Jeanne Hawkins, Queen Hera XV, JoAnn Ponthier, Beryl Laird, Pam Hense, Eva Amos, Barbara Miller, Pat Sheehy, Cheryl Doyle, Myra Zavatchan, Susan Duffy, Tina Finley, John McDonough, Joe Doyle, Ron Slattery, Marty Zavatchan, RA Maggoire and King Zeus XV, Wayne Ponthier.

At the end of the night, prizes were drawn by Queen Hera XV, JoAnn Ponthier who sported a baseball cap adorned with a metal crown matching her jockey outfit. Aphrodite XV Angela Griffey assisted her with handing out all the winning. Over 40 tickets pulled from the winner, losers, and door buckets. Linda Hester with the nights 50/50 winner.

This event would not be possible without it’s awesome sponsors to back each race. The Krewe of Olympus Board and Betty Maxwell would like to thank Savoie’s Foods, Derek Doyle Designs, Realtor Paulette Snyder, King Zeus ZIX Hawes Amos, owner of Exit 16 Alison Kingston, Music Man Doug Maxwell, Emcee Ken Griffey and President Eileen O’Brien.

In addition, the derby committee and board were grateful to all the door prize contributors, volunteers, and The Club at Diamondhead staff. However, the true champion of the Debry, Betty Maxwell, who over years has organized and carefully craft-

ed this important evening, and only with her knowledge and guidance this Derby’s success has endured.

The Olympus’ Derby is always a spirited soiree, and this krewe has several festive celebrations throughout the year. For more information about joining the krewe for next season or the Derby please contact membership, Eva Amos, 228-4935304. Olympus’ next event will be held on January 21st, 2023, where King Zeus XV, Wayne Ponthier and Queen Hera XV, JoAnn Ponthier “Fire and Ice” themed Grand Ball will usher in the krewe’s 2023 season.

Dh GEaux hiKinG cluB nEws For January 2023

January is named for Janus, the two-faced Roman god whose spirit inhabited doorways and arches, because he symbolically looked backwards into the previous year and ahead into the future.

Sooo… lookin’ back, the club has had to re- re- re- re-schedule several of our hikes (sob! bring me a tissue… ‘cause Mother Nature had other ideas…) To recap: we still haven’t gotten to Red Bluff; put off our Avery Island trip (we’ll try again in March—read on); and switched off the Hattiesburg Zoo Lights trip… le sigh…

But, we did get to enjoy a

Derby Night Jockeys.

The Diamondhead Art Group hand painted 112 cards for the residents of Woodland Pines. The cards were delivered to Activities Director June Griggs for distribution. The art group paints Thursdays at the DH COMMUNITY Center (from 9-12noon) and all interested are invited to join us!

Members of the DH Geaux HIking Club participate in the “Rib Crib” luncheon.

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Gulf Islands/Davis Bayou Park adventure. Kat, our leader, summarized: “We managed to dodge the rain and enjoy the day. Started at visitor center and watched a cool film about Gulf Islands National Seashore. Checked out the displays and listened to the ranger warning us not to feed the wildlife (yeah, the alligators...) Then proceeded to enjoy the nice trails in the bayou and check out the old CCC work camp foundations. Fantastic meal at the Rib Crib followed. Good friends, great fun and many laughs.”

And, the mid-December weather was fabulous, causing many of us to venture out. Obie got to Grand Isle (we’re jealous…) and Debra and Robert reported out from the Wolf River Preserve (that mushroom is not real, is it?)

Lookin’ forward, we’ve got a couple of January hikes planned:

• Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Shephard State Park. We will meet a bit before 9:00am at Twin Lakes. There may be an admission charge to enter the park. Led by Kat Norton

• Thursday, January 26, 2023, we’ll follow leader, Debra Martin, as we stroll along the “cushie” trail at the War Memorial Park in Pass Christian. Meet up a bit before 10:00am at Twin Lakes. Lunch somewhere yummy and nearby.

And let’s hike through the WWII Museum in New Orleans on February 1, 2023. Details will be shared at our January 2023, planning meeting. History buffs welcome!

Further into the new year: March 23, we’ll do an overnight tour of Avery Island and the surrounding area, arriving in time for lunch at Riverside Inn, in Broussard, La. After lunch we will take advantage of two self-guided tours: Jungle Garden & Tabasco Museum/Factory and maybe have a Tabasco Bloody Mary at the end of the tours.

After our Avery Island tours,

Donald Ball, Post Trustee, Stacy Campbell, Teacher of the Year, Arlen Griffey, Post 2880 Commander,

check into your choice of hotel; followed by dinner at La Fonda. Next day, breakfast at your hotel or nearby Waffle House; then do the Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle House & Garden tour. Café on the grounds for lunch. Then go to Lafayette, LA, to tour the Acadian Village. Or explore many other points of interest in Lafayette. Return to Diamondhead in the late afternoon or after dinner at a restaurant of your choice in Lafayette.

More information on our next hikes will be provided at our January planning meeting Tuesday, January 3, Kanaka Room, DH Country Club 6:00pm.

DiaMonDhEaD DuPlicatE BriDGE nEws

The Diamondhead Duplicate Bridge Club meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Diamondhead United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. Our bridge club holds a sanction with the American Contract

Bridge League that allows us to award ACBL 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) 216-4929.

The winners in Nov. were: Monday, Nov. 7 – 1st N-S Marian & JC Price

1st – E-W Perri Mann & Daryl Fisher

Monday, Nov. 14 – 1st Caroline Fisher & Linda Denechaud

2nd – Marilyn Galus & Perri Mann

Monday, Nov. 21 – 1st Betty Allen & Daryl Fisher

1st – 2nd Janet Parker & Art Phillips

Monday, Nov. 28 – 1st Suzanne Baer & Daryl Fisher

2nd – 2nd Marie Picou & Alice Ladnier

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 1st Virgil Harris & Robert Shearer

2nd – Mary Galvin & Robert Burnaman

Wednesday, Nov. 9 – 1st Terry Sullivan & Eileen O’Brien

2nd – Arun Limaye & James Mitchell

Wednesday, Nov. 16 – 1st Perri Mann & Bruce Stinson 2nd – Marilyn Galus & Bill Warren

Wednesday, Nov. 30 – 1st Betty Allen & Gary Meece

2nd – Joyce & Ray Badgett

Friday, Nov. 11 -- 1st – N-S Caroline & Daryl Fisher 2nd – E-W Lydia White & Betty Jones

Friday, Nov. 18 -- 1st –Henrietta Parnigoni & Alice Ladnier 2nd – Mary Galvin & Ruby Lynn Bolin

Friday, Nov. 25 -- 1st –Robert Shearer & Arun Limaye

2nd – Caroline & Daryl Fisher

Please contact Mary Galvin at (228) 216-4929 for information about the lessons and other planned club activities.

advance to the National Headquarters will receive a VFW National Citation for both the winning teacher and their school.

Stacy is a high school teacher at Hancock High School. She teaches Government and Mississippi Studies at the high school level.

Her passion for teaching is displayed in the classroom and outside the classroom. She invites members from the local community to speak to her classes.

She accompanies students on field trips and to conferences to learn more about America and to interact with students from other school.

She recently accompanied students on a field trip to Bay St Louis to visit the “Vietnam Memorial Wall.”

The exhibit provided students with a better understanding of the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans.

This year Stacy was fortunate to be given the morning duty at the school car rider line. For thirty minutes, she greets students as they exit their vehicles and start their journey for that day at HHS.

She displays her passion for the teaching profession by being the biggest cheerleader possible for her students.

Ms. Stacy A. Campbell has been selected as the VFW Citizenship Education Teacher of The Year Award for 2022-2023.

She will represent District One consisting of all VFW Posts in the coast counties of the state, including Hancock, Harrison, George, and Jackson counties. Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars select teachers to participate in the VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Program.

She will now advance to the State level competition and from there to the VFW National Headquarters for national judging. Teacher winners that

Stacy’s education background is also very impressive. She graduated from Hancock High School (HHS) in 1998, Pearl River Community in 2000, the University of South Mississippi in 2005 with Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, and in 2015 she graduated from William Carey University with a Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary Education.

Stacy is married to Mark Campbell and they have three children.

“Many of the positive initiatives she takes to benefit students are behind the scenes and that is what makes her the professional she is.”

and Britney Morisch, VFW District One Commander.

hancoc K hiGh school tEachEr wins 2022-2023 tEachEr oF thE yEar awarD.

JANUARY 2023 CLUB NEWS

By c hris rahaiM cluB ManaGEr

Happy New Year! We had a great time ringing in 2023 at our New Year’s Eve party, and we’re looking forward to a great 2023 with all of you! Look for new menus to roll out in January for Latitude 30 and The Oak Room.

nEw! thursDay niGht PriME riB

14-ounce, hand-cut Prime Rib. Served with gouda potato cake and choice of garden or Caesar salad. Chef’s selection of dessert. $45

nEw! saturDay niGht l asaGna oF thE wEEK

So many of you asked us to repeat our Lasagna special! Check out the week’s Lasagna served with a garden or Caesar salad and bread. $20

• January 7 – Classic Lasagna

• January 14 – Chicken Lasagna with Garlic Sauce • January 21 – Eggplant Lasagna

• January 28 – Creole Lasagna

BourBon & ciGar tastinG January 28

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 appetizers. Please call 228-255-2918 ext.3 to reserve your spot.

tuEsDay niGht BinGo with BriGittE & sylvia

Every Tuesday is Bingo

night in Latitude 30 from 6:00 – 8:00! One free card per person. One additional card per purchase. No cash entry, no cash prizes.

wEDnEsDay niGht trivia

Every Wednesday is Trivia night in Latitude 30 with Tony Lewis from Exit 28 Trivia from 6:00 – 8:00. Gather your team & get competitive. Eat, drink, & tease your brain!

In January, we will be offering House-made, hand-cut fries from 5:00 – 9:00. Regular - $6. Loaded with bacon & cheese - $10

thursDay niGht KaraoKE

Every Thursday is Karaoke night in Latitude 30 from 6:00 – 10:00 with Ray

Walters!

stEaK housE FriDays

The menu is updated weekly. Multiple selections of steak and seafood

looKinG ForwarD...

suPEr Bowl Party FEBruary 12

Join us in Latitude 30 and cheer on your favorite team! We’ll have Wings & Build Your Own Nacho Bar from 4:00 – the end of the game. $20

March 4. PrisonEr winE DinnEr

Chef Ricky has a delectable menu planned for this evening featuring wines from The Prisoner Wine Company.

CLUBS

Krewe of Diamondhead 48th Annual Coronation Ball

The Krewe of Diamondhead held its Coronation Ball for the Mardi Gras year 2023 with the theme of the James Bond 007. Master of ceremonies, John Kirschenbaum, entered to the song “The Man with the Golden Gun Lulu” and opened the celebration with a brief history of the Krewe.

The visiting royalty from the Krewe of Selene, Queen Sarah Shafer-Parrington and King Kevin Parrington were recognized. Board members from the Krewe of Diamondhead were then recognized and thanked for their diligence ensuring that the Krewe of Diamondhead has the finest events and functions of any on the coast.

Kirschenbaum then introduced the Captain for the Krewe of Diamondhead, Ricky Sheppard who entered to the theme song, “The Living Daylights,” by A-ha. Once he took his place in front of the stage, it was time to introduce the reigning court.

The 2022 court entered the ballroom to their theme Around the World and the song “Dancing in the Streets,” by the Mick Jagger and David Bowie. The court included Duke Doug Maxwell, Maid Betty Maxwell, Maid Stephanie Jensen, escorted by 2019 HRH Ron Rhoades, Duke Sid Mizell and Maid Mary Mizell.

The “Herald Calls” signaled the entrance of royalty. Ali’I Ho Nua the 47th Joseph Doyle and his Queen, Cheryl Doyle entered the ballroom to “If Ever I Cease to Love” and paid one last tribute to

their loyal subjects. They took their places on the stage and the MC announced the retirement of the royal scepters. The royal guard of past kings, 2013 HRH Mickey Hatem and 2020 HRH, Scott McNamee received the scepters and King Joe and Queen Cheryl took their seats.

The MC thanked the 2022 court for their outstanding Mardi Gras season before they adjourned to their seats to the song “Around the World” by ELO.

The fanfare signaled and everyone turned their attention to the back of the ballroom where the doors opened once again for the new court. As the Royal Court for 2023 were formally announced, they entered the ballroom to the song “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service/ A View to A Kill” instrumental and each took their place on stage as

they awaited the arrival of the King and Queen elect. The Royal Court for 2023 are Duke David Ciolino and Maid June, Duke Craig Harvey and Maid Lalet Harvey, Duke Darryl Davis and Maid Judy Davis, Duke Randy Rogers and Maid Marci Rogers.

The “Herald Call” once again alerted the audience to the pending presentation of royalty. Queen elect, Suzy Smith entered the ballroom proudly escorted by her mother 1996 HRH Alice Burkhardt. This makes Suzy a legacy queen, making her only the second legacy queen in our krewe’s history. Suzy wore a Tiffany Design gold lace dress adorned with rhinestones. Her hair and makeup was styled by Sally Lerille. She then took her place on the stage and all turned with excited anticipation for the arrival of the King elect.

The fanfare again sounded and all eyes were on the back on the ballroom as King elect Hoppy Smith was announced and entered to the traditional song “If I ever Cease to Love.” The King elect wore a traditional black tuxedo. The crowns and scepters for the King and Queen elect are gold and rhinestones designed by Dynasty Collection of Mobile, Alabama.

Ali’I Ho Nua the 47th Joseph Doyle and 2022 Queen Cheryl Doyle crowned Ali’I Ho Nua the 48th, Hoppy Smith; and His Queen, Suzy

The Krewe of Diamondhead 2023 Royal Court (LtoR), Duke Darryl Davis, Maid Judy Davis, Duke Craig Harvey, Maid Lalet Harvey, King Hoppy Smith, Queen Suzy Smith, Maid Marci Rogers, Duke Randy Rogers, Maid June Curtain and Duke David Ciolino).

Ali’l Ho Nua the 48h Hoppy Smith and his Queen Suzy Smith.

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Diamondhead Lions Club: ‘In the Twinkling of an Eye’ Book Signing – “White Cane Day” and New Members!

In a special open meeting on December15, the Diamondhead Lions Club hosted 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 discuss his first book, “Living Lies” and to sign copies of the earlier book.

Again, this year, the City of Diamondhead and the Diamondhead Lions Club proclaimed October 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 Diamondhead Lions Club.

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

Representative Jay McNight, Mayor Nancy DePreo, Wanda Brunet, Carlos Estrella, June Defour, and Lion Ann Marie Simpson. One sponsor, Club President Lion Jim Beckham, was not present.

As requested by Helen Keller,

all new Lions are also deemed to be “Knights for the Blind”, referring 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, Lions communities are called Prides.)

In addition to serving the Blind and vision impaired, the Diamondhead Lions Club supports 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 organizations that need the help that we can provide, as well as local individuals that need help with eye care, hearing aids, or other needs.

In the near future meeting, be our guest at one of our regular club meetings. Our next meeting is Thursday, December 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 you - contact Lion Sherry Necaise at 228-256-3226 (senecaise@ yahoo.com).

PDG Dwain Simpson, New Lions; Representative Jay McNight, Mayor Nancy DePreo, Wanda Brunet, Carlos Estrella, June Defour, and Lion Ann Marie Simpson. One sponsor, Club President Lion Jim Beckham, was not present.

Mayor Nancy DePreo is shown presenting the proclamation to PDG Dwain Simpson.

A brand new year ahead for Diamondhead Golf

By c hris altEsE, PGa DirEctor oF GolF

Happy New Year from all of us in Golf Operations at The Club at Diamondhead! We are looking forward to another fun year of golf. 2023 promises to be another great year of golf at The Club at Diamondhead.

Let’s all support OUR club and make this year one of the best! We hope that all of our residents and annual golf members will participate in some of the many golf activities planned this year. Even if you don’t play golf you might know someone who does…please tell them all to come play our Diamondhead golf courses.

As part of the efforts to maintain and properly utilize the World Handicap System/GHIN at The Club at Diamondhead for our members, we will be implementing a new eligibility requirement in 2023 to play in club events that are based on net scores or pre-flighted based on handicap/handicap index. The new eligibility requirement to play will read as follows:

Must have a current WHS/ GHIN handicap index and must have a minimum of ten (10) 18-hole scores, or equivalent, posted within 90 days of the event start date at the time of turning in your registration form and payment.

Also, in order to give the tournament and handicap committees sufficient time to administer the new eligibility requirement along with other event details, all

club events will have an entry deadline of no less than 5 days prior to the event date. The entry deadlines posted for each event will be strictly adhered to and no flexibility will be given. Fully completed entry forms along with full payment must be received before the entry deadline in order to participate in a club event. We held one of our really fun golf events since our last article… The Gobbler on November 26th. This was our 11th annual edition of this event. Thank you to all of the golfers that supported these events as well as all of our golf events this past year. More importantly, this group donated over 325 lbs of canned goods to the Hancock County Food Pantry as part of their entry fee. Congratulations to our winners…

GoBBlEr rEsults…

Butterball Flight Champions – Bob Neal/

Girls Overall Champion

Pictured center: Karstyn Altese, Allstate Sugar Bowl Fall Series at The Club at Diamondhead.

Darian Fuselier/Troy Lewis Swanson Flight Champions – (6-way tie) Jeff Wair/ Jonathan Stockstill/Ryne Wair & Billy Meighen/Tommy Guidroz/Don Smith & Warren Morgan/Glenn Conover/Greg Stack & Jeff Hardesty/John Kirschenbaum/ Shade Newman & Bruce Rushing/Eli Sauls/Ronald Rushing & Ken Foreman/ Baron Foreman/Tana Foreman

Jennie-O Flight Champions – (3-way tie) Stewart Nutting/Blair Nutting/Travis Nutting & Gregg Altese/ Vince Altese/Karstyn Altese & Randy Rogers/Gene Kelly/ James Cluff

The Mississippi Golf Association and the Gulf States PGA are both slated to host events this year at The Club at Diamondhead. Unfortunately, the PGA Tour Champions changed their schedule and decided to not host an

event in our area in 2023. We enjoyed hosting the PGA Tour Champions Rapiscan Systems Classic qualfiers in late March the past several years. Thanks to our residents and members for helping us make The Club at Diamondhead such a great place to host the top golf events in the area. It is because of this community support that the PGA Tour, our national and state golf association, along with the Gulf States PGA keep us in mind for hosting events each year.

Our Diamondhead junior golfers continue to impress. We continue to be amazed by their incredible accomplishments. Congratulations to Jack Lawson and Karstyn Altese on their victories in the Allstate Sugar Bowl Fall Series event at The Club at Diamondhead. Jack Lawson shot -1 under (71) on the Pine to take the title in the Overall Boys Division. Karstyn Altese battled it out with several talented young ladies to take the Overall Girls Division title. Rowdy Foster, age 11, opted to compete in the Boys Age 13-15 group from the white tees and shot two impressive rounds of 88-86. These kids are good. We are extremely proud of our junior golfers and how they continue to represent our club!

Join our annual golf membership and play more golf! When you consider the benefits, our annual golf memberships are second to none in our region. Full-service, award-winning golf shop. State-of-the-art Golf Academy at Diamondhead. World

class practice facilities. Full-service grill and bar. Friendly and helpful golf professionals and staff. And the list goes on. Play at The Club at Diamondhead and be treated like a member for the day or join and be a member for the year.

Proposed Schedule of 2023 Golf Events (subject to change) …

1/14 -- Double Black Diamond

2/19 -- Sweetheart Scramble

4/14-4/16 -- Big Kahuna Golf Challenge

4/26-4/27 -- Ladies’ Malahini Member-Guest 5/19-5/21 -- Malahini Member-Guest

6/2-6/4 -- Hawaiian Mixed Couples Invitational

7/1-7/2 -- Magnolia Classic 8/26-8/27 -- The Shaka Club Championship

9/8-9/10 -- DCC Member-Member

9/22-9/24 -- Slavic Invitational

9/30/2023 -- Wheel of Misfortune

10/6-10/8 -- Diamondhead CP Four Ball

10/21 -- Fall Festival Scramble

11/25 -- The Gobbler

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.” The 2023 Golf Guides will be available soon. Please take the time to refresh yourself on our golf policies and procedures. As always, let us know how we can help.

Boys Overall Champion Pictured center: Jack Lawson, Allstate Sugar Bowl Fall Series at The Club at Diamondhead.

DMGA

By GEnE DEMEDicis

2022 has been a successful year for the DMGA. We welcomed many new members and I encourage you to join in 2023 if you are considering becoming a member.

In the Mixed Bag competition on November 16 the team of Norman Bowley, Dave Barbato, Val Miller and Lenny Alphonso won with a score of minus 9. Second place went to the team of Billy Stroud, Erie Hebert, Marion Rotolo and Al Mast with a score of plus 1.

Closest to the pins were won by Lennie Crawford, Val Miller and Erie Hebert who won two pins. Closest shot of the day was Erie Hebert at 5’10”.

The format for the game on November 23 was ABCD Two Best Balls. Capturing first place was the team of Renny Pangan, Dave Barbato and AJ Dilley with a score of 13 under par. In second place was the team of Norman Bowley, Don Crosby and Jerry Brock with a score of 11 under par. Finishing third was the team of Gene deMedicis, John McLaughlin and John Speed. In fourth place was the team of Sam Lee, Dick Brown and Jim Shoemaker.

Closest to the pin winners were Marion Rotolo, Tom O’Connell, Dave Barbato and Billy Stroud. Closest shot of the day was Tom O’Connell at 4”1”.

In the Peers Points competition on November 30 the team of Marion Rotolo, John Bunce and Val Miller won with a score of minus 2. Finishing in second place was the team of Dennis Tauzin, Joe Murray and Gary Hava with a score of minus 7. In third place was the team of Ronnie Austin, Dennis Laumann and Dutch Vandervort with a score of minus 11.

Closest to the pin winners were Val Miller, Ron Davis, Dennis Laumann and Erie Hebert. Val Miller had the closest shot of the day at 3’6”.

The format for the competition on December 7 was ABCD points. Finishing in first place was the team of Gene deMedicis, Kevin West and AJ Dilley with a score of plus 5. In second place was the team of Michael Gatwood, Lee Kormondy and Al Mast with a score of plus 2. Finishing third was the team of Michael Cavataio, Erie Hebert and Gary Hava with a score of even. In fourth place was the team of George Thibodeaux, John Bunce and Val Miller with a score of minus 4.

Closest to the pin winners were Billy Stroud, John Bunce, Norman Bowley and Lee Kormondy. Closest shot of the day was John Bunce at 3’6”.

The fourth quarter Saturday Play Day was held on December 10. The new officers for 2023 were elected. Lenny Alphonso will be the new President for 2023 and Joe Murray will once again serve as Vice President. Art Burgoyne will serve as Secretary/ Treasurer. Directors will be Dennis Laumann, Marion Rotolo and Gene deMedicis.

The format for the competition was a scramble. Finishing first was the team of Sam Lee, Chuck Ingraham and Jerry Brock with a score of 8 under par. In second place was the team of Gene deMedicis, John Bunce, Ronnie Austin and Pat Jarrell with a score of 6 under par. Two teams tied for third place at 4 under par. The team of Renny Pangan, John Benus, Bill Merna and Gary Hava tied with the team of Warren Morgan, Marion Rotolo, Dennis Laumann and AJ Dilley.

Closest to the pin winners were Warren Morgan, Gary Hava and John Benus who won two pins. Closest shot of the day was John Benus at 4’7”.

I’ll see you on the course.

DWGA

By collEEn JonEs

There was a cold snip in the air most of November but that did not stop us from playing. November 3rd and 4th we played our DWGA Club Championship with the first day being played on the Cardinal course and the second day being played on the Pine.

The Club Champion was Liz Bell with second place being Marta Wald and third place being Cassandra Godbold.

The Senior Club Champion was Karen Dougherty, with second place being Georgeann Luxion. The Super Senior Club Champion was Jodi Crosby. The Black Tee Champion was Amy

Swint. November 10th we played a 2-person best ball on the Cardinal course. The winning team was Pat Ellis and Kim Knight with a impressive score of 58. the second place team was Terri Woolbright and Lottie Williams. Closest to the pin was won by Kim

Knight on hole #4, Terri Garrett on hole #13 and Margie James on hole #17. Birdies were had by Kim Knight and Bet Bowen. Margie James had a chip-in. November 17th we had our annual Turkey ShootOut on the Pine Course. This tournament is when you take

your handicapp and add it to 72 to get your total strokes, When you reach that number you plant your Turkey.

Whoever goes the futhest wins. Lottie Williams was the winner, Joanne Fried was second, Kim Knight was third and Margie James was fourth. Closest to the pin was won by Lotti Williams on

hole #2, Jodi Crosby on hole #6 and Margie James on hole #13 and #15. Margie James had two birdies. Chip-ins were had by Margie James, Amy Swint and Lottie Williams.

November 24th was Thanksgiving and we all gave thanks that we live and play in Diamondhead.

DWGAN

By shirlEy haltErMan

The weather has actually been kind to us this year. No bad hurricanes impacted our coast this season. Yea! While rain did interrupt a game or two, the weather was mostly cooperative.

On the first Tuesday in November we played the front nine holes of the Pine course. The game was “Par 3s”. To explain, that means that every hole was played as a par 3. On normal par 4 or 5 holes, everyone played from the 150 yard marker making the hole a Par Three. You would think that would make the course easy but not necessarily so. Twenty-eight gals turned out to play this game. If you scored a par on each hole, you should have had a score of 27 for the nine holes. Because we had 27 gals playing we were

Thanks to Pickleball Instructors Shirley and Darryl Maxwell, volunteer players from LoBouy Senior Citizens Center, DH Pickleball players, and Barbara Gibbons (DH Recreation Committee member)-35+ DH Residents attended a free “ learn to play Pickleball “ clinic. There are over 5 million people playing PB in the US, one of the fastest growing participation sports in the world! Watch for more clinics soon!

able to have winners in four flights. Following are the winners for the First Flight: 1st Place - Therese Mauterer (35), 2nd Place - Ann Nutting (39) and 3rd Place - Kathie Pierson (40). In the Second Flight: 1st Place - Judy Lakota (38), 2nd Place - Cheryl Saak (39) and 3rd Place - Cathy Gesell (40). In the Third Flight: 1st Place - Sylvia Corban (40), 2nd Place

- Beryl Laird (41) and 3rd Place - Dinah Knobloch (43). And, last but not least, in the Fourth Flight: 1st Place - Mary Craig Murray (43), 2nd Place - Jerry Ingrham (44) and 3rd Place - Pattie Blackwood (46). During this round, we also held a Closest-to-the-Pin competition. Flight One = 1st Place went to Toni Rossol, Flight Two = 1st Place went to Janice Mur-

ray, Flight Three = 1st Place went to Dinah Knobloch and in Flight Four = Pattie Blackwood took the honors. In addition, both LaDonna Brown (hole #2) and Marilyn Galus (hole #7) scored ChipIns. Not to be outdone, the following gals scored Birdies: LaDonna Brown on Hole #2, Mary Mizell on hole #5, and Dinah Knobloch on Hole #2. Great golfing gals! Having played our Par Three competition on the first Tuesday, we held our usual Trophy Day on November 8th. This month’s Trophy Day was Low Net and was played on the back nine of the Cardinal. Thirty gals showed up for this competition. And, the winners were: Flight 1 - 1st Place = Susie Fontenot, 2nd Place = LaDonna Brown and 3rd Place = Judy Tauzin. Flight 2 - 1st Place = Judy Lakota, 2nd Place = Betty Perry, and 3rd Place = Cathy

Gesell. Flight 3 - 1st Place = Kim Knight, 2nd Place = Kathy Jones, and 3rd Place = Cheryl Saak. Flight 4 - 1st Place = Dolores Louvier, 2nd Place = Pattie Blackwood, 3rd Place = Carol Wyrosdick. In the Low Putt competition, the winners were: Flight 1 - Marilyn Glaus, Flight 2 - Fran Smith, Flight 3 - Beryl Laird, Flight 4 - Carole Griffin and Jerry Irgraham tied. In the Closest to the Pin competition on Hole #2 the winners were: Flight 1Judy Tauzin, Flight 2 - Judy Lakota, Flight 3 - Sue Hebert and Flight 4 - Ruthie O’Neill. Not to be left out, Beryl Laird scored a Birdie on Hole # 3.

On Tuesday, November 15th, we played our Annual Turkey Day competition. Each player gets a Turkey with handicapped score. The challenge is to shoot better than that score. The weather

Winners of DWGA Club Champions, Amy Swint, Jodi Crosby, Karen Dougherty, Liz Bell.

Turkey Shoot-Out winners, Lotti Williams, Joanne Fried, Kim Knight, Margie James.

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Smith. Once Crowned, HRH Joseph Doyle and Cheryl Doyle departed the stage and bid farewell to their reign.

Captain Ricky Sheppard presented the traditional toast to the newly crowned Royalty. The royal pins were presented by President, Jeffrey Hardesty and the royal flag was present by Captain, Ricky Sheppard.

Ali’I Ho Nua the 48th, made his official proclamation to all attendee calling

for golfers to have their best rounds. He decreed that for all boaters and sailors, all shells will sink but their dreams will float, with life being good on their boats. The aviators will have free air space and clear skies for the year. He also declared that the new water tower will hold the fountain of youth for the kingdom. The final decree was that all martinis will be shaken and not stirred. The King, Queen and their royal court then proceed to pay tribute to the Krewe as they exited the ballroom signaling the start of the new Mardi Gras season.

Loneliness And Social Isolation Among Seniors & Diamondhead’s Village to Village Senior Center

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2020 report Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System states there is growing evidence the group hurt the most from loneliness and social isolation are our seniors. In our earlier working life, most of us had a place to go to and something to do daily. All that changes for many of us after retirement as we find ourselves with few places to go and even less to do. Many seniors stay home and fall victim to social isolation as each year see the deaths of more close friends and relatives. The growing number of seniors who are isolated and lonely is seen by some as a major health problem.

Next to the air we breathe, water we drink, and the food we eat is our critical need for positive relationships with

people. These activities enrich our life by increasing our supportive relationships in which we feel loved and accepted. As we age and retire, we find ourselves staying home and overwhelmed with boredom as our social relationships diminish. As we age, we lose close friends and relatives, and for many of us our children move far away, the net result is we can find ourselves with no place to go and nothing to do.

The good news is there is something we can do to rid ourselves of loneliness and social isolation by having a place to go to and something to do. For a growing number of communities that place is a senior center and the something to do is interacting with other seniors by engaging in educational, and recreational social interactions.

Led by Mayor Nancy Depreo, a committee has been

formed to establish a Village-to-Village program including a Senior Center in Diamondhead. We will begin our pilot program in January 2023 and continue the study until the end of June 2023. The purpose of the Pilot Program is to listen and respond to the needs and concerns of seniors living in Diamondhead. Any resident over 60 years can participate and enjoy Art and crafts such as ceramics and stained glass, painting, and playing cards, shooting pool, and seminars. During the pilot program, we will also identify and collect village partners to establish a hub of resources to provide services for seniors.

Come out and meet your neighbors and learn new skills as you make new friends.

Stay Tuned.

The Krewe then enjoyed a royal meal prepared by the Diamondhead Country Club. Dancing and merriment continued through the evening as the Band of Brothers from Slidell, Louisiana entertained all who attended.

The Krewe of Diamondhead will hold their annual Mardi Gras ball on February 11, 2023, with the full 007 theme. This will be followed by their annual parade that will take place, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. For more, please contact Parade Director, Sandy McGraw at kdhparade@gmail.com or (719) 439-0269.

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to deter raccoons from their property. Plus, the S.P.C.A. resolves to organize a low-cost Distemper Vaccination Clinic for residents’ dogs.

There are Solar Animal Repellers and also a product called The Enforcer, a motion detector device which works to repel deer, raccoons, cats, and dogs. In addition, residents should not leave pet food outside, and they should cover bird feeders at night and secure their trash cans.

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Village to Village Senior Center Committee

Raccoons do serve an important purpose. They are a vital part of nature’s balance. They eat snakes, snake eggs, rodents, and cockroaches. Please call Woodside Wildlife Rescue if you should find a sick raccoon. . .228-223-0430.

The SPCA of Diamondhead will do our best to help and protect all God’s creatures in 2023 and forward.

S.P.C.A. of Diamondhead P. O. Box 6481

Diamondhead, MS 39525 228 861 2287

Spcaofdiamondhead@ gmail.com

Spcaofdiamondhead.org

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During our Annual Meeting the following were elected as our new Board: Judy Tauzin - President, Pattie Blackwood - Vice President, Janice Murray - Secretary, Cathy Gesell - Treasurer, and Brigitte Becker - Handicap/Tour-

nament Chairperson. Congrats to all our new officers and thanks to the previous crew.

The game on Tuesday, November 22nd, was Putter + 2. We played the back nine holes of the Cardinal Course. The Low Net Winners in Flight #1 were 1st Place = Janice Murray, 2nd Place = Cheryl Saak and 3rd Place = Therese Mauterer. In Flight #2 the following were the winners: 1st Place = Nancy Sislow, 2nd Place = Brigitte Becker and 3rd Place = Mary Craig Murray. Janice Murray managed two Chip-Ins - one on #13 and another on #16. Way to go Janice!

A Scramble was the name of the game on November 29th. While the 15 brave souls did get drizzled on, they did manage to finish the round. The First Place Team with a score of 33 consisted of Kim Knight, Therese Mauterer and Pat VanDervort. The Second Place Team was composed of Judi Brannan, Sylvia Corban, and Toni Rossol posting a score of 34. Great golfing gals!