May 2023 Diamondhead News

By ErniE Knobloch President’s Report

FOR MAY 2023

The POA was formed by Charter on June 8, 1970, and this Charter was amended once on October 7, 1977.

At that time, Mississippi required a Charter for non-profit organizations and required some specific language in the Charter. In 1988, the MS repealed some of the initially required language and implemented Articles of Incorporation. Bylaws are now used in place of a charter.

Obviously, there have been a lot of changes in DH since 1970 and, as mentioned, some Charter initial requirements are no longer mandated by MS Code. As a result of this, your POA Board is proposing 4 motions for the Annual Membership Meeting on June 17, 2023, which, if approved by the membership, will result in

1) Members not in good standing will not be able to vote in elections for POA officers.

2) The Board will continue to have monthly open meetings and not have to schedule two additional Friday evening meetings each year.

3) Members in good standing will be able to vote in person, by proxy or by ab-

sentee vote in all POA elections.

4) Three unbuildable parcels of land will be transferred to the City of DH to help solve drainage issues.

Section 7 in the POA Charter included “…shall vest each member the right to vote in the election of officers…” Section 3.7 of the POA bylaws states that only members in good standing can vote.

Because of the wording in Section 7, members not in good standing have been allowed to vote for Officers only. The Board’s position is that members not in good standing should NOT be able to vote and have an effect on the outcome of any POA elections.

To solve this discrepancy, the Board has proposed a motion for the Annual Members Meeting on June 17, 2023, to remove the sentence included in Section 7 in the Charter as noted above. If approved, only members in good standing will be eligible to vote in all future POA elections.

Section 5.5 of the bylaws reads “…the Board shall hold an open meeting on the third Friday of each March and October…”

Since ALL regularly scheduled monthly meetings are presently open to the public, streamed live, and

recorded for later viewing, if desired, there’s no need to hold these two meetings on a Friday evening.

To solve this discrepancy, the Board has proposed a motion for the Annual Members Meeting on June 17, 2023, that replaces the original sentence with “All regularly scheduled monthly Board meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month and open to the public. Monthly meeting dates can be moved due to extenuating circumstances.” If approved, monthly meetings on Friday evenings in March and October will not be required.

Section 3.7 of the bylaws reads “…Corporate action shall be determined by a majority of the membership present and/or by proxy at a meeting at which a quorum is present.” This means that in the Annual Members Meeting on the third Saturday in June, a member must actually attend the meeting to vote or be present during the meeting to be able to use a proxy.

In the opinion of the Board, that places undue attendance requirements on property owners who want to vote.

To solve this discrepancy, the Board has proposed a motion at the Annual members Meeting on June 17, to

change this sentence to “Absentee voting shall be permitted in all voting of the membership in Corporate actions and/or elections of POA officers and directors.”

If approved, this would not go into effect until after the

June 17, 2023, Annual Members Meeting. Yes, that does mean that voting in the June

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

March 17, 2023

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 Nutting (arrived at 6:05pm), Director Ramirez, and Director Tauzin. Absent: Director LaFontaine, Ex-Officio Marthouse. Also present were General Manager Abadie, Legal Counsel Jones, Legal Assistant Kinsley, and 6 members.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Minutes of the meeting of 2/20/23 were approved by e-mail vote completed 3/7/23.

APPROVAL/AMEND MEETING

AGENDA – A motion to amend the agenda to remove Motion 2023-07 to Executive Session and to add Motion 2023-08 the agenda passed unanimously.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Knobloch provided his report.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS – Golf/Grounds

Committee reported fertilizing and aerating the greens, completion of drainage on #1 Cardinal, tournaments and groups, seeking to replace Golf Pro, online scheduling of golf lessons almost complete. House/Club Committee reported working on dinnerware replacement, review of recent Balls and billing process, TOAST inventory system, storage proposals, and kitchen floor repairs. Futures Committee reported plans to submit By-Laws changes. Marina/Airport Committee reported pier with electrical connections almost ready, electrical needs for pier 3, remodel of lower level of Camp House helped with filling of parking lot holes, developing a new Marina contract, and seeking a source for bait, good Airport fuel inspection. Recreation Committee reported tablet training for pools started, working on standard policy for group use of pool, continued increase in pickleball, and instructor insurance requirement. Facilities Committee reported Marina repairs started, and RV storage improvements planned. Safety Committee and Administration Committee had no report.

PRESIDENT

Continued from Page 1 17, 2023, meeting can be done ONLY by physically attending the meeting or giving your proxy vote to another member who must physically attend the meeting and cast your proxy vote. If approved, members in good standing will be able to vote in person, by proxy, or by absentee vote in all future POA elections.

The City is working to solve drainage issues within our community. The POA owns three parcels of land which can help solve some drainage issues. The parcels are 1) the “Duck Pond” on Gex Drive 2) the large retention pond on Kalipekona Way and 3) the lot on Mahalo Hui Drive which contains the drainage ditch that drains most of Glen Eagle plus the pond on Cardinal #4. If approved, drainage will be improved in the three areas.

Beginning in May, additional information about these proposals will

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – GM Abadie presented his report.

POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS – None.

REGULAR AGENDA –

2023-05 – A motion to capitalize drainage repair work on #1 Pine fairway was made by Director James and seconded by Director Nutting. The motion passed unanimously. 2023-06 – A motion to replace the current obsolete self-serve fuel terminal at the airport for not to exceed $24,000.00 was made by Vice-President Gillen and seconded by Director Nutting. The motion passed unanimously. 2023-08 – A motion to place a proposed resolution to hold a vote at the Annual Members’ Meeting in June 2023 regarding possible changes to the Charter and the By-Laws was made by Vice-President Gillen and seconded by Secretary Sislow. The motion passed unanimously.

POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – Mr. Donnes spoke.

NEXT MEETING – The next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at the Diamondhead City Hall Chambers.

be sent out by various social media venues.

Just a reminder, you need an upto-date ID card to use the pools which are now open.

Finally, it’s a great time of the year to use all the recreational venues we have in DH.

ADJOURN – A motion was made by Director Blackwood and seconded by Director James to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:49PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Sislow

POA Board Secretary

Approved on 3/29/23

2023 VIOLATIONS AND COMPLIANCE

163 VIOLATIONS YEAR-TO-DATE WITH 142 BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE

April Violations/Complaints – 47

6 - Boats

11 - Vehicles parked in yard

4 - RV/Campers

3 - Animal running loose

8 - Utility trailers

3 – Inoperable vehicles

8 - Appearance of property

4 – For sale signs

47 - Received notification

33 - In compliance

14 - Pending

Submitted by Ginger Necaise Member Advocate/Covenant Enforcement

p.m.

COMMUNITY

SPCA of Diamondhead: Plenty of Wildlife

SPCA of Diamondhead

P. O. Box 6481

Diamondhead, MS 39525

228 861 2287

Spcaofdiamondhead@gmail.com

by Toni GrEy

Diamondhead is full of caring people concerned about wildlife, particularly injured or baby animals seeming to be abandoned.

The S.P.C.A. of Diamondhead receives dozens of these calls. Knowing who to contact for help can be a dilemma. We would like to share a list of South Mississippi groups who rescue and rehabilitate wildlife, what their specialties are and how to contact them.

Keep in mind that not every animal found needs rescue. A very helpful website that provides guidance about when and how to determine the need for rescue is Gulf Coast Wildlife Rehab...228-238-5505. Open 7 days – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 5500 Richmond St., Ocean Springs, MS. They have a Federal “Unlimited License” and can handle migratory birds, birds of prey and federally protected wildlife. Another excellent website is Woodside Wildlife Rescue, Pass Christian, MS. 228-223-0430. Paula Woodside has rescued many sick raccoons from Diamondhead and all along the Gulf Coast. In addition to raccoons, Woodside Wildlife rescues birds, rabbits, foxes, opossums and more.

Wild at Heart Rescue Open 24 hours 228-669-7907 or 228 236-7990. They respond to calls for a wide range of wildlife including opossums, squirrels, other small mammals, foxes, bobcats, raccoons, eagles, turtles, owls and songbirds.

Wildlife Care and Rescue Center 228-669-2737 Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday –Friday. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. -Sun. Federal “Unlimited” License.

They can handle migratory birds, birds of prey and federally protected wildlife.

It is common to see a baby wild animal outside during Spring, and they may seem like they need our help, but unless the animal is truly orphaned or injured, there is no need to rescue them. Some signs that a wild animal needs your help:

• The animal is brought to you by a cat or dog.

• There’s evidence of bleeding

• The animal has an apparent or obvious broken limb

• A bird is featherless or nearly featherless and, on the ground

• The animal is shivering

• There’s a dead parent nearby

• The animal is crying and wandering all day long

If you see any of these signs, call one of the legitimate wildlife rescue groups licensed by the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks listed here.

Remember that wildlife rescue depends upon volunteers, as well as the goodwill of the Community. Consider donating or volunteering to further

Because fawns are left alone by their mothers most of the day, they are often mistaken for orphans.

their important work.

Riches abound at the East Hancock Library

by Mary GobErT

Save the Date!! I’m talking about the WHOLE month of June! The kids will soon be out of school looking for some fun, so plan to spend lots of time at the library, where we’re planning brain-rich fun for all!! Here’s the who, what, when, and where heads up.

I’ll review most of this information in the June newsletter as well.

All through the month of June we’re planning challenges, programs, and activities for everyone. All of this free fun is available for these groups:

CHURCHES

CHURCHES SERVING

DIAMONDHEAD

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

5303 Diamondhead Cir

Diamondhead, MS 39525-3203

(228) 255-9213

mail@stthomasdiamondhead.org

WORSHIP TIMES

Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist

Sunday 10:00 am Holy Eucharist

Early Literacy-ages 0-5

Children-ages 6-11

Teens-ages12-17

Adults-ages 18+

Programs and activities take place at 10:30 at the library in Diamondhead on Mondays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26. What might you find on those Mondays? Possibilities include visits from the MS Coast Model Railroad, Pine Hills Nursery, the Walter Anderson Museum, and the Hattiesburg Zoo! Check the website or call the library at 255-4800 for more information. Some of these same activities and programs, as well as others, will take place at the other branches

on other weekdays. These might include Science on the Geaux, MS Museum of Natural Science, Adree & the Giants Band, and Heavenly Grace Farms and Ms Mary’s Snowballs. There is also a reading challenge, and prizes will be awarded at the end of the Summer Library Program! Registration will be open online at the library website. You may also register in person at any library in Hancock County.

Excel by 5 Story time ends May 8th for the summer, but remember the Summer Library Program starts a couple of weeks later!

LOOKING AHEAD

Vacation Bible School: June 12-16

Soccer Camp: June 19-22

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday Morning Worship

8am & 10am

St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Diamondhead will host “Cool Jazz Sunday” May 21st from 2-4PM. Live music will be performed by Holly’s Dad’s Jazz Band on the church grounds, and an ice cream Sundae bar will be provided!

All are welcome to join and enjoy sweet treats, fantastic music, and fun fellowship!

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 COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

(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

Most Holy Trinity Parish Center 10AM

Adult Faith Formation will precede 11AM Mass on April 30th. The last of the three parts of “The Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: The Bread Of The Presence”

Speaker: David Hebert

Men’s and Women’s Bible Study Quads

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday 11am -

Ready to kick up your heels in May?? On the first and third Wednesdays, May 3 and 17, we’re going to line dance again! Beginners 10:00 to 10:30, Brushup dance skills from 10:30 to 11:00. Stay for part or stay for all! This is a trial run to see how it works out. Hope to see you there!

Sit and Be Fit meets on Friday at 10:30. Come by for some stretching and strengthening!

Senior Village will meet from 10-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays except the 3rd Thursday this month, so NO Senior Village on May 18th.

Adult Acrylic Painting

9pm Tuesday 9 am - 7pm Wednesday 6 am - 4pm Thursday 9 am - 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 228-467-6771

Pastor Brock Cain

Services every Sunday morning are at 10:00am

Sunday School for children and adults at 9:00am

Every Wednesday we offer Bible study at 1pm.

continues on the first and third Mondays from 2-3, rotating on the second and fourth Mondays with Make and Take Paper Crafts at the same time. All expertise and supplies are provided for both classes!

Children’s Acrylic Painting meets on Thursdays from 3:304:30. The class is free and fun! Crafty Chicks are still meeting and working on projects each Saturday from 10-1:00. Come meet the girls and bring your crafts to work on while you visit. There are so many wonderful things happening in June so...

114 Ulman Ave. Bay St. Louis, MS39520

Pastor: Rev. Richard T. Gillespie, Th.D. (256)443-4100

Worship, 10am

Adult Sunday School, 9am

OLD TOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCUSA

CLUBS

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.

Thursday, May 18th — Sparkling Wines - 7:00 at the Club

Our annual exploration of sparkling wines returns. It may be French Champagne, Spanish Cava, Italian Prosecco or California Sparkling Wine or -- who knows what we will find. It will be good.

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 Marshall at mekygs@mail.com.

DiaMonDhEaD GarDEn clUb

The Diamondhead Garden will hold its last meeting for the season on May 17th with the installation of new officers for the coming season 2023-24. Linda Naron will be installed as president along with other new officers. The business meeting will begin at 10:am There are several items to be addressed, after which will be the installation. After the installation the meeting will adjourn for lunch and social time.

The Garden Club does not meeting during the months of June, July and August. The first meeting for the 2023-2024 club year will be on September 20th. Stay safe, stay cool, and happy gardening.

Dh nEWcoMErs

Newcomers’ Club met on April 14th at The Club at Diamondhead, and celebrated springtime with an April Show-

ers theme. Members and guests either decorated or brought unique umbrellas to show off!

Irene Gallagher’s beautiful umbrella with pink roses won the umbrella contest. If you would like to see all the umbrella’s from the event check out the group’s facebook page, www. facebook.com/diamondheadnewcomersclub.

DiaMonDhEaD

WoMEns clUb

At our April meeting we decorated Wine/Champagne/Iced Tea glass, for our wonderful Glitz event or just for a special toast. Lots of fun was had by all who joined our glass glamming event.

Our May meeting will be held on Wednesday May 3rd at 11am in the Emerald Ballroom at the Diamondhead Country Club.

We will be joined by Mayor Nancy Depreo. She will be discussing ‘What’s new in Diamondhead’. Please join us for this informative meeting to see what we can expect moving forward in Diamondhead.

Thank you to Victoria Magers for heading up our wonderful Glitz event in April.

The tickets were sold out in March! This event is a charity fund raiser benefitting the Hancock Food Pantry and Pink Heart Funds. More to follow in the next DHWC article.

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

The date for our May Party is Friday 26, 2023 at the Country Club. Our 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 March Party were Barbara Gibbons First Place and Gerri Martin Second Place. Our Special Prize went to Jerrie Guidroz.

DiaMonDhEaD DUPlicaTE briDGE nEWs

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

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/

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 March were:

Monday, March 6 – 1st Betty Joes & Bobby Sylvester

2nd – Betty Jones & Alice Ladnier

Monday, March 13 – 1st Betty Jones & Bruce Stinson

2nd – Marian & JC Price

Monday, March 20 – 1st Betty Allen & Vicky Massey

2nd – Carolyn Porr & Lynne Grimes

Monday, March 27 – 1st N-S Bobo Shearer & Virgil Harris

1st E-W – Betty Jones & Daryl Fisher

Wednesday, March 1 – 1st Gary Meece & Cheryl Sanguin

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DIAMONDHEAD NEWCOMERS: Ladies of the DH Newcomers Club celebrated their April 14th luncheon with an “April Showers” theme and decorated umbrellas.

2nd – Eileen O’Brien & Terry Sullivan

Wednesday, March 8 – 1st

Betty Allen & Cheryl Sanguin

2nd – Marian & JC Price

Wednesday, March 15 –

1st Betty Jones & Bruce Stinson

2nd – Mary Galvin & Sharyn

Mann

Wednesday, March 22 – 1st

Shirley Abels & Bobo Shearer

2nd – Marilyn Galus & Sheila

Bosarge

Wednesday, March 29 – 1st

Mary Galvin & Robert Bur-

naman 2nd – Terry Sullivan & Eileen O’Brien

Friday, March 3 -- 1st –

Sue Moody & Debbie Culler

2nd – Susan Burwell & Daryl Fisher

Friday, March 10 -- 1st

– Mary Galvin & Sharyn

Mann

2nd – Henrietta Parnigoni & Alice Ladnier

Friday, March 17 -- 1st –

Susan Burwell & Daryl Fisher

2nd – Sharyn Mann & Debbie Culler

Friday, March 24 -- 1st N-S

– Carolyn Porr & Lynne Grimes

1st E-W – Wendell & Julia Cavalier

Friday, March 31 -- 1st N-S

– Betty Jones & Bobby Sylves-

ter 1st E-W – Henrietta

Parnigoni & Alice Ladnier

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

DiaMonDhEaD WoMEns clUb

At our April meeting we decorated Wine/Champagne/Iced Tea glass, for our wonderful Glitz event or just for a special toast. Lots of fun was had by all who joined our glass glamming event.

Our May meeting will be held on Wednesday May 3rd at 11am in the Emerald Ballroom at the

Diamondhead Country Club. We will be joined by Mayor Nancy Depreo. She will be discussing ‘What’s new in Diamondhead’. Please join us for this informative meeting to see what we can expect moving forward in Diamondhead.

Thank you to Victoria Magers for heading up our wonderful Glitz event in April. The tickets were sold out in March! This event is a charity fund raiser benefitting the Hancock Food Pantry and Pink Heart Funds. More to follow in the next DHWC article.

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 meetings, events and fundraisers to be announced in upcom-

ing 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 Independents Alliance will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday May 18th at 10:00 am in the Hancock County Library Diamondhead location.

Our featured speaker will be John Brdecka, Director of the Hancock County Library System. Plan to join us, meet our many new members and enjoy a morning of socializing and discussing politics.

DiaMonDhEaD lions clUb

Come visit our Lions Nut Stand at the next Diamondhead Farmers Market! We will be there from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM raising funds for our ongoing charity efforts. Lions are nuts for charity! Come and get a wide selection of nuts, pretzels, and other goodies. And if you have spare change, drop it in our collection container. When it comes to charity, every penny counts. And drop your used eyeglasses in our collection box.

All Lions have a common spirit– “We Serve”. Since our beginning in 1917, we have been united in a single cause: helping

ture 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 228-2563226 (senecaise@yahoo.com).

roTary clUb

The Rotary club of Central Hancock County has been quite busy!! In March 31 fellow Rotarians helped cook and serve 280 people at the King’s Kitchen. Our next service project will be helping at a habitat for humanity house in April.

those less fortunate. We support the causes of Lions Clubs International which are supported by the dues paid by all Lions, contributions by other residents of our local area, and grant support from LCIF. In addition, the Diamondhead Lions Club supports many local charities and organizations that need the help that we can provide, as well as individuals that need help with eye or hearing care or other needs.

Find out more about the Lions Club of Diamondhead. Be our guest at one of our regular club meetings soon. Our next meeting is Friday, May 19 for Lunch, at 11:30 AM in the Diamondhead Country Club. Fu-

Our Rotary club has had some fantastic speakers! On March 23 fellow Rotarians heard from Willie Moody of the Futrho Training. His organization helps train young athletes free of charge.

On April 13 Kodie Koenenn, vice president of the Hancock County Board of supervisors, enlightened fellow Rotarians re: projects happening in Hancock County.

In addition, Judith Brannan of the Pink Heart Funds educated Rotarians about the services that they provide for cancer patients.

The P.E.O. Chapter T sisters and guests celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization that celebrates educational opportunities for women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College.

Come visit our Lions Nut Stand at the next Diamondhead Farmers Market!

GEaUx hiKinG

Our early warm spell has stretched from March through April (with a couple of hiccups) into May, giving us some exceptional hiking weather with temperatures in the high 70’s and even 80’s (not complaining… nope…) and mother nature responded with early budding, flowering and an abundance of beauty! Ahhh, yess! And, as a result, we’ve been very busy.

Betty Whittington’s hike to Avery Island was absolutely another of this year’s highlights. We met our new member/friend, Larry Deslatte at our lunch stop at Riverside Inn, in Broussard, LA. This hidden (and I’m not kidding) gem served up an outstanding lunch. That got us ready for our super-duper stroll around Avery Island, with a route recommended and led by Larry, who made sure we hit all of the scenic gardens (can you say bamboo, Buddhas, alligators and exotic plants?) and vistas and experiences on the island where Tabasco is aged and bottled. Yes!—you can smell it as it ages in the salt-covered oak barrels stored in an open-air pavilion for up to three years. Next day, we piled into the car and caught up with Geaux Hiking founders Jack and Kelly Allen and their well-mannered Labrador, Pearl, in the peacock-filled parking lot at Jefferson Island.

Jefferson Island is the first of the famous “Five Islands” of south Louisiana, which include Avery Island, the site of our previous day hike. These islands originate in prehistory, when the enormous pressures of the earth forced a site of pure rock salt up from a mother bed, five miles below the surface. This elevated several low hills in tidal coastal marshes, which are now known as “islands”, and are salt domes. Prior to Joseph Jefferson’s ownership, the island was owned by Jean Laffite’s brother in-law who had acquired the island through a Spanish land

grant.

Joseph Jefferson built a hunting lodge on Jefferson Island in 1870. He was an actor and played the part of Rip Van Winkle on stage over 4500 times. That is where the island got its name: Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island. Jefferson Island, like Avery Island, is also on an ancient salt dome. In the case of Jefferson Island, on November 20, 1980, a nearby oil drilling rig pierced one of the giant caverns of the Diamond Crystal Salt Mine, flooding the mine. A vortex swallowed the entire lake, 65 acres of native woodland, a glass conservatory, welcome center, and a new home just built on the lake, leaving the chimney as a monument in the entrancing gardens. Fortunately, the miners working in the mine escaped and no one was killed.

Jefferson Island features include lots of free-roaming peacocks, buried Lafitte pirate treasure (yep, the real thing!), beautiful amaryllis and other lovely flowering garden plants, the Joseph Jefferson mansion, Rips Rookery (where we tip-toed past a HUGE “sleeping” alliga-

tor to see the roseate spoonbills roosting in the trees looking like pink cotton candy puffs stuck on the branches) and a lovely café. Our lunch at the Jefferson Café outside under the live oaks on the grounds was delicious, complimented by the light breeze, and the bug-free view of the lake (and chimney) made for a most pleasant repast. Even Pearl enjoyed it!

We continued our exploration of Jefferson Island with our able guide, Larry, leading the way to the Balinese gate, wishing well, bamboo alley, a Cleveland Oak— so named because President Cleveland visited and enjoyed lounging under them (there’s one on Avery Island, too) and the Japanese Tea House. And, of course, we had to ring the Balinese bell three times for good luck (and made a wish, too!)

Jack and Kelly camped nearby, at Palmetto Island State Park, where they were able to locate and photograph the Abbeville Red Iris: the rarest species of Louisiana iris. This iris is very special because it is the only plant that is endemic to Louisiana, which means that it does not naturally grow any-

where else. The Abbeville Red Iris is relatively large, growing 4-6 feet tall. The flowers are red or red-purple (sometimes pale yellow). Its natural range is restricted to a single swamp in Vermilion Parish, which is privately owned. It has been introduced to Palmetto Island State Park to make it viewable to the public. Scientists have discovered that three “parental” iris species were involved in its creation. These species are copper iris and large blue-flag, with a small contribution from zig-zag

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On March 23 fellow Rotarians heard from Willie Moody of the Futrho Training. His organization helps train young athletes free of charge.

MAY 2023 CLUB NEWS -- Celebrations Abound

by c hris rahaiM clUb ManaGEr

Thanks to all who came to our Easter Buffet! Next is Mother’s Day, and we have another delicious menu to celebrate the women in your life. We have a busy May at the Club and look forward to seeing you!

ThUrsDay niGhT –TasTE of cUba DinnEr sPEcial

The delicious menu will change weekly; you don’t want to miss it!

• May 4 - Ropa Vieja

“Old Clothes” – Shredded beef and vegetables that resemble a heap of colorful rags –that’s Ropa Vieja. From the Spanish term for “old clothes,” this is one of Cuba’s most popular and beloved dishes. So popular that it’s one of the country’s designated national dishes. (Served with fried plantains, rice, and beans).

• May 11 - Tostones

Rellenos de Camarones

– (Served with rice and beans). A combination of twice-fried plantains and garlic shrimp topped with a chimichurri sauce.

• May 18 - Costillitas –

Pork ribs seasoned with lemon juice, oranges, garlic, and Cuban spices. (Served with fried plantains, rice, and beans).

• May 25 - Enchilado de Mariscon – Shrimp, clams, and Mahi in a rich, zesty tomato broth. Deemed Cuba’s “Seafood Creole.” (Served with rice and beans)

saTUrDay niGhT

– PriME rib niGhT –

$42

14-Ounce Hand-Cut Prime Rib. With horseradish cream sauce and au jus.Served with Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Choice of Garden, or Caesar Salad. Chef’s Selection of Dessert.

May 4 bE WiTh yoU

ParT y! May 4

We can’t wait to see your favorite costumes for our party! We’ll have a DJ, costume contest, and outof-this-world drinks! 6:00 – 10:00 in Latitude 30!

cinco DE Mayo

ParT y May 5 on ThE

PaTio

Skip the siesta and join our fiesta! Delicious buffet, DJ, Margarita drink specials from 5:00 – 8:00. $34 plus tax & gratuity (4 and under complimentary, 5 - 10 $15). Discount available for POA members in good standing. Purchase wristbands the night of the event.

KEnTUc Ky DErby

May 6

The greatest two minutes in sports! Catch the 149th running with us from 11:00 – 6:00 in Latitude 30. Food & drink specials!

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iris. We missed Acadian Village as we just ran out of time. We’ll plan a return trip soon.

Thanks to hike leader, Debra James, eleven of us enjoyed our Saturday, April 1, Nature Discovery Tour at Fontainebleau Nature Trail in Ocean Springs. While this trailhead is a bit hard to find, it is situated in one of the most bio-diverse habitats in North America (according to our expert tour guide, local naturalist, and new DH Geaux Hiking Club member Mark LaSalle.)

During our two-hour-plus hike through the forest, savannah and marsh, we heard bird calls, and observed an abundance of trees, plants, bushes, flowers and wildlife “springing” to life (yep, there was even an alligator sunning itself safely across the bayou.) We found this hike to be most enjoyable and have put it on our regular calendar—first Saturday of the month.

Our up-coming May hikes include:

Saturday, May 6 --Nature Discovery Tour at Fontainebleau Nature Trail in Ocean Springs. This is a regularly scheduled hike jointly sponsored by Jackson County Recreation Department, Mississippi Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge, and the Audubon Society. This free guided tour will meander thru the nature trail allowing us to explore the ever-changing habitat of this forest, savannah and marsh. Afterwards, we’ll take advantage of the many excellent eateries in Ocean Springs. Meet at Twin Lakes a bit before 8:00am to form carpools. Tour begins at 9:00am. Leader: Sheila Edwards

Wednesday, May 10 —Shephard State Park Hike. Located near the Pascagoula River, the 395-acre park features forested woodlands and wildflowers; and since it’s situated along the Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail, it is home to a variety of bird species. There are miles of nature trails. The park’s newest trail, a marsh walk, opened in 2021. Of-

fering a unique learning experience, it’s comprised of 1,000 feet of the pier and includes informative signage about local birds, gators, and grasses. Meet at Twin Lakes a bit before 9:00am. Leader: Kat Norton

Wednesday, May 17 —Boat

Trip to Ship Island to hike along the beach and tour the historic Fort Massachusetts. Pack a small cooler/picnic lunch to eat in the covered pavilion or eat at the snack bar (hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken wrap, water etc. at reasonable prices). Hats and sun screen (and maybe even an umbrella) are strongly recommended, as there is no natural shade. Please see Ship Island on-line information for guidelines. Trip cost $42.00 per person; group rate for 20 people $36.00. Credit cards are ok; however, they suggest cash as a backup, as Wifi to the island can

at F.D. Roosevelt State Park. There are buoyant spring waters in the area that brought him relief from polio, so he built a house in this small town. Self-guided tours of the house, guest cottage, servant quarters, memorial museum and film, unfinished portrait, Historic Pools and Springs Complex

• Several hiking paths in F.D. Roosevelt State Park, including Carl’s Cove

• Dowdell’s Knob – 1395 feet in elevation above sea level overlooking a spectacular spread of the Pine Mountain Valley floor. FDR’s stone grill is still there as is a life-sized memorial statue of the President

• Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center at Callaway Gardens has tons of butterflies and many plants inside as well.

• Birds of Prey – an exciting and learning experience. Several birds appear at each program, swooping overhead and giving guests an up-close look “on the glove”, while experts explain how man’s actions affect their well-being.

ing their best country western outfits. Attendees pulled out all the stops getting in the spirit of the country western. The ballroom was decked out in a western theme with plenty of places to take fun and memorable pictures. Guests were greeted at the door by Krewe members selling 50/50 raffle tickets and then ushering the cowboys and cowgirls to their tables for the evening. Attendees enjoyed an outstanding country buffet prepared by the Country Club.

DJ Carlitos provided music for everybody to two-step with their favorite dance partner or line dance the night away. King Hoppy and Queen Suzy Smith along with their royal court had a hootin’ and hollerin’ good time. Guests had the chance to mingle with the membership at this event to see all the fun that this krewe has when a party is on the agenda!

be a problem. We will discuss at the May 2 meeting and need to make reservations one week ahead of the hike. Meet at Twin Lakes at 7:30; need to be at the dock in Gulfport at 8:15 to get in line to confirm your ticket; boat leaves at 9:00am. It returns at 2:30pm and again at 5:00pm. You can choose either return time, depending on your car pool arrangements. Leaders: Marian Moletteri and Sheila Edwards Sunday, May 21-Thursday, May 25—Overnight hike to Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia. Join Jack and Kelly Allen (and Pearl) as they camp at F.D. Roosevelt State Park and hike and explore the surrounding area. Pine Mountain is about 350 miles NE of Diamondhead, about a 5.5/hour drive. Highlights include:

• Roosevelt’s Little White House State Historic Site is

Choose to join for one, two or all days; leave whenever you like. There are several hotels in the area. Kelly will attend the May 2 meeting, during which we can discuss plans and ways to participate.

More information on these exciting hikes and more will be provided at our May planning meeting Tuesday, May 2, Kanaka Room, DH Country Club 6:00pm. Bring your beverages, as this meeting may run a bit longer than our usual hour.

KrEWE of Dh WEsTErn ParT y

The Krewe of Diamondhead recently kicked up their heels for their annual Country Western Party in the Emerald Ball room at the Diamondhead Country Club.

The event was held on Saturday, April 15th and included members and guests all wear-

A new season for the Krewe of Diamondhead is fast approaching and you won’t want to miss a minute of the fun and excitement. For questions regarding membership, please contact Gina Newman, Membership Director, regina.newman09@ outlook.com. For general information contact our Publicity Director, Renee Kirschenbaum at renee72769@gmail.com. Join the only carnival Krewe in Diamondhead and get in on all the fun!

King Hoppy Smith and Queen Suzy Smith enjoy their continued reigning season for the Krewe of Diamondhead.

The Club

sPanish WinE DinnEr May 13

Please join us for an unforgettable dinner paired with delectable wines. Reservations are required. Call 228-255-2918 ext. 3 or stop by the Club office.

MoThEr’s Day May 14

Celebrate the important

SPORTS

DiaMonDhEaD Golf

by c hris alTEsE, PGa

women in your life with us on Mother’s Day! Seatings at 10:30, noon, and 1:30. Reservations are required – call 228255-2918 ext. 3 or stop by the Club office.

MEMorial Day May 29

We will be serving up a Memorial Day Sampler Plate in Latitude 30. Three smoked wings, BBQ pulled pork, &

grilled sausage. Served with baked beans and coleslaw. $15

ThUrsDay niGhT –DUElinG Pianos

The Fabulous Steinway Brothers will be with us on May 11, 18, & 25 from 6:009:00 in Latitude 30. Come in for this unique & fun night!

TUEsDay niGhT binGo

WiTh briGiTTE & sylvia

Bingo night in Latitude 30 from 6:00 – 8:00 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday! 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 of Exit 28 Trivia from 6:00 – 8:00.

Gather your team & get competitive. Eat, drink, & tease your brain!

saTUrDay niGhT EnTErTainMEnT

Ronnie Hammons will be with us on May 13 & 27 from 6:00 – 9:00.

The golf courses are looking great to kick off this golf season! Why play golf or live anywhere else? Diamondhead has it all. Now is a perfect time to get out and play some golf on our two championship golf courses.

Welcome Head Golf Professional, Wayne Fuselier! Wayne Fuselier is a long time PGA Class A Member and has been mainly based around the New Orleans area. He brings many years of golf operation experience and knowledge with him. We are excited to have him join our team!

The Malahini, our premier golf event, is The Club at Diamondhead’s Member-Guest and it will be held May 1921. You may still have time to get your team registered. Call the Golf Shop at 228.255.3910. The Malahini is a major event for The Club at Diamondhead, and it’s one of our favorite events of the year.

We hosted the Big Kahuna Golf Challenge on April 14-16. 78 players registered to play in this 2-day, 36-hole, individual stroke play championship. It really was an incredible event with strong competition across the board. Congratulations to all of our flight winners including Big Kahuna (Men’s) Overall Champion & Shootout Champion Robby Russell and our Wahine Stroke Play/ Ladies’ Overall Award Winner Champion Madison Malley! We also had a hole-inone by Mateo Jimenez during the closest to pin challenge on Friday afternoon just prior to The Chee Weez performance on the event lawn.

Big Kahuna Flight Winners-

Men’s A Flight 1-Robby Russell

Men’s A Flight 2-Martin Hoda

Men’s B Flight 1-(tie) Darian Fuselier & Dan Hamman

Men’s B Flight 2-Chris Hebert

Men’s C Flight 1-Bill Hatchett Jr.

Men’s D Flight 1-Jerry Phillips

Men’s D Flight 2-Billy Meighen

Men’s E Flight 1-Marvin Gray

Ladies’ F Flight 1-Bill Hatchett Sr.

Ladies’ G Flight 1-Madison Malley

Ladies’ H Flight 1-Jean Hudgins

Ladies’ H Flight 2-Teresa Ertel

Ladies’ I Flight 1- Amy Swint

Big Kahuna Shootout Results-

1st place…Robby Russell

2nd place…Jerry Phillips

3rd place…Nick Beale

4th place…Ced Smith

See all results for the Big Kahuna Golf Challenge at our event website... dcc-bigkahuna2023.golfgenius.com. Lots of fun!

Upcoming events... 4/29 - Hancock Hawks Football Booster Tournament (open to all)

Championship

7/1-7/2 - Magnolia Classic

7/10-7/14 - Greens Aeration – Cardinal

Say you don’t golf...you don’t have to miss out on the fun. The Golf Academy of Diamondhead can get you enjoying the game of golf in no time. Golf instruction 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.

Golfers…are you doing your part? It’s your course too so let’s all do our part. Fill your divot and then two more. Re-

Hawaiian Couples Invitational

6/5-6/9 - Greens Aeration – Pine

6/17 - Ping Fitting Event

6/21-6/24 - Diamondhead Junior Golf Camp

6/28-6/29 - Gulf States PGA Junior

pair your ball mark and then two more. 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.

DMGa

by GEnE DEMEDicis

Leading money winners for the first quarter of 2023 are Berni Breen, George Thibodeaux, Gene deMedicis, Norman Bowley, Dave Barbato, AJ Dilley, Dennis Laumann, Lenny Alphonso, Tony Holt and Al Mast.

First quarter closest to the pin leaders include Norman Bowley(4), John Bunce(4), George Thibodeaux(4) Lenny Alphonso(3), Billy Stroud(3), Renny Pangan(3), Forest Dobronich(2), Tom Amedee(2) Ronnie Austin(2), Ron Davis(2), Anthony Jackson(2), Byron Gandy(2) and Gene deMedicis(2).

The format for the game on March 22 was Peers Points. The team of John Lee, Norman Bowley and Michael Gatwood won with a score of minus 9. Finishing second, only one point behind, was the team of Art Burgoyne, Bill Merna, Lenny Alphonso and Dennis Tauzin. In third place at minus 16 was the team of Sam Lee, Forest Dobronich, Renny Pangan and Mike Cavataio. Two teams tied for fourth place at minus 19. Chuck Ingraham was low individual with a net score of 69.

Closest to the pins were won by Tom Warren, Ron Davis, Dick Brown and Dennis Tauzin. Closest shot of the day was hit by Dick Brown at 3’9”.

In the ABCD points competition on March 29 the team of Jan Vest, Whitey LeJeune, Joe Doyle and Larry Popovich won with a score of minus one. Finishing second with a score of minus 2 was the team of Gene deMedicis, Mike Lindell, Jerry Brock and Al Mast. In third place at minus 7 was the team

of Forest Dobronich, Sam Lee, Bill Merna and Lenny Alphonso. Finishing fourth was the team of Billy Stroud, John McLaughlin, Erie Hebert and AJ Dilley. Val Miller won low individual with a net score of 67.

Closest to the pins were won by Jan Vest, Val Miller, Forest Dobronich and Norman Bowley. Closest shot of the day was hit by Norman Bowley at 2’10”.

The format for the game on April 5 was Peers Points. Capturing first place was the team of Lee Kormondy, Erie Hebert, John Bunce and Tony Holt with an excellent score of plus 9. In second place, thirteen points behind, was the team of Dennis Laumann, John Black, Chuck Ingraham and Val Miller with a score of minus 4. Third place was won by the team of Dick Brown, John Benus, Anthony Jackson and Jerry Brock with a score of minus 8. Finishing fourth was the team of Dave Barbato, Ron Davis, Renny Pangan and Mike Cavataio with a score of minus 11. In fifth place was the team of Gene deMedicis, Jan Vest and Berni Breen.

Several outstanding scores were shot on April 5. Ron Davis led the scoring with a 73. Lee Kormondy shot 75. Erie Hebert,

John Bunce and John Lee all shot 76 and Chuck Ingraham shot 78. What makes these scores more impressive is that four of the players listed above have handicap indexes higher than 14.0.

Closest to the pin winners were Kevin West, John Benus, John Bunce and John McLaughlin. Closest shot of the day was hit by John Benus at 2”9”.

In the ABCD Points competition on April 12 the team of Norman Bowley, Mike Cavataio, Art Burgoyne and Larry Popovich won with a score of minus 2. Finishing second was the team of Sam Lee, Lee Kormondy, Jerry Brock and Gary Hava with a score of minus 3. Two teams tied for third place with a score of minus 4. The team of Tom Amedee, John Bunce, Dennis Laumann and Charlie Cangelosi tied with the team of Berni Breen, Kevin West, Chuck Ingraham and AJ Dilley.

Closest to the pin winners were Dave Barbato, Chuck Ingraham, John Bunce and John Benus. Closest shot of the day was hit by John Benus at 8’1”. John Benus has hit the closest shot for two weeks in a row.

Food for thought – did you ever notice how nobody likes a

winner but everybody loves a good loser!

I’ll see you on the course.

DWGa

by collEEn JonEs

Diamondhead Women’s Golf Association membership is open to all women who are property owners of Diamondhead and/ or current paid Diamondhead Country Club annual golf members. Membership is limited to women ages 16 and over. If you are interested you can get a membership application in the golf pro shop.

March 2nd we had our monthly Trophy Day Net tournament and it was played on the Pine Course. The Overall Winner was Jodi Crosby with a net score of 67. The first flight winner was Mary Lou Cziplicki with a net score of 69, second place was Liz Bell with a net score of 72 and third place was Bet Bowen with a net score of 73. The second flight winner was Denise Bergeron with a net score of 68, second was Pat Ellis with a net score of 69 and there was a tie for third place between Ruth Holmes and Tammy Lippon with a net score of 71. Low putts in the front 9 holes was Karen Dougherty with 13, the

back 9 holes had a tie between Jodi Crosby, Jeanne Hudgins and Mary Lou Cziplick with 15 putts. The 18 hole low putts was Karen Dougherty with 29. Birdies were had by Margie James and Cassandra Godbold. Closest to the pin were Denise Bergeron on hole #2, Margie James on hole #6, Jodi Crosby on hole #13 and Joyce Teerling on hole #15.

March 9th we played a 2 person game of Low Gross/Low Net on the Cardinal Course. The first flight winning team was Amy Swint and Tammy Lippion with a score of 155, The second flight winner was Colleen Jones and her ghost player Amy Swint with a score of 155. Birdies wer had by Karen Dougherty, Lottie Williams, Mary Lou Cziplicki and Pat Ellis had two birdies. Chip-Ins were had by Kim McElwee, Pat Ellis with 2 and Mary Lou Cziplicki with 2. Closest to the pin were Amy Swint on hole #4, Mary Lou Cziplick on hole #7, Kim McElwee on hole #13 and Colleen Jones on hole #17.

March 16th we played a three person Scramble on the Pine Course. The winning team was Denise Bergeron, Terri Woolbright and Kim Knight. Second place team was Jeanne Hudgins, Tammy Lippion and

Winners of Low gross/low net, Tammy Lippion, Amy Swint, Colleen Jones.

Winners of 3 person scramble Terri Woolbright, Kim Knight, Denise Bergeron.

Lotti Williams. Third place team was Liz Bell, Diane Ackerman and Cathy Weber. Birdies were had by Jeanne Hudgins and Terri Woolbright. Closest to the pin were Carol Kirschenbaum on hole #6, Kim Knight on hole #13 and Jeanne Hudgins on hole #15.

March 23rd we played Individual Points on the Cardinal Course. The first flight winner was Bet Bowen with +5, Karen Dougherty was second with +3 and there was a tie for third between Georgeann Luxion, Kim McElwee and Pat Ellis with even points. The second flight winner was Cathy Weber with +7 and there was a tie for second between Dianne Ackerman and Lotti Williams with +4. Birdies were had by Dianne Ackerman and Karen Dougherty. Closest to the pin were Liz Bell on hole #4, Pat Ellis on hole #7, Terri Woolbright on hole #13 and Kim McElwee on hole #17.

March 30th we played a A,B,C,D low Gross and low Net game. The winning team was Liz Bell, Joyce Teerling, Terri Woolbright and Carol Kirschenbaum. The second place team was Cassandra Godbold, Colleen Jones, Linda Metz and Tammy Lippon. Birdies were had by Liz Bell and Tammy Lippon. ChipIns were had by Tammy Lippion and Mary Lou Cziplicki. Closest to the pin were Liz Bell on hole #4, #7 and #13. Bet Bowen on hole #17.

DWGan by shirlEy halTErMan

Once again, March managed to provide us with good and bad golf weather. Mother Nature certainly enjoys toying with us. This month you will read about our Founders Day winners as well as a new game called appropriately “The Luck of the Irish.”

Our normal Trophy Day was held on Tuesday, March 7th, and was played on the Front 9 of the Cardinal course. The March Trophy Day is Lowest Net Winners. They were as follows: Flight 1 winners - 1st Place =

Therese Mauterer, 2nd Place = Tammy Lipton, 3rd Place = Carroll Gothie and 4th Place = Barbara Linville. In Flight 2 the winners were: 1st Place = Janice Murray, 2nd Place = Margaret Sherwood, 3rd Place = Kathy Jones and 4th Place = Brigitte Becker. Flight 3 winners - 1st Place = Pat VanDervort, 2nd Place = Pattie Blackwood, 3rd Place = Nancy Barker and 4th Place = Mary Mizell. For the Lowest Putts Competition, LaDonna Brown got first place in Flight 1 with only 16 putts while in Fight 2 we had a tie between Janice Murray & Margaret Sherwood each also posting only 16 putts. Pat VanDervort took these honors in Flight 3 with 17 putts. When it came to Closestto-the-Pin challenge, Judy Tauzin grabbed 1st Place for Flight 1, Sue Hebert got the honors in Flight 2, with Pat VanDervort achieving 1st Place in Flight 3. Looks like Pat was having a very good day. We would be remiss if we failed to tell you, Nancy Sislow scored a Birdie (one under par) on the Fourth Hole. Way to go gals!

You may have noticed that on some Tuesdays there are Four Flights and on others there are only Three Flights. This is because the number of flights and players in each flight are deter-

mined by the number of gals who sign up to play and their respective handicaps. While the Founders’ competition on the front of our Cardinal Course started out a bit chilly, the ball was rolling well and the sun shined during the entire round. Our winners are determined by flight, but had there been a prize for overall best round it would have definitely gone to Dinah Knobloch whose net score of 28 was by far the best. Dinah admitted it was the best gross score (48) she has ever had. Just the kind of day that keeps us all coming back to this game. Twenty-Two gals competed and two more followed the field. We fielded four flights and the results were as follows:

Flight One = 1st Place - Therese Mauterer, 2nd Place - Ruth Holms and 3rd Place - Judy Tauzin. Flight Two = 1st Place - Toni Rossol, 2nd Place - Shirley Halterman and 3rd Place - Judy Lakota. Flight Three = 1st Place

- Janice Murray, 2nd PlacePattie Blackwood and 3rd Place

- Cathy Gesell. Flight Four = 1st Place - Dinah Knobloch, 2nd Place - Pat VanDervort and 3rd Place - Ruthie O’Neill. When it came to Lowest Putts during this event the following took first place in their respective flights: Flight 1 - Therese Mauterer,

Flight 2 - Toni Rossol, Flight 3 - Kathy Jones and Flight 4Dinah Knobloch. These four gals came “Closest-to-the-Pin” during their round: Flight 1Ruth Holmes, Flight 2 - Judy Lakota, Flight 3 - Kathy Jones, and Flight 4 - Dinah Knobloch.

Tuesday, March 21st, brought a beautiful day to play a new game - Luck of the Irish — appropriate for our belated St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Various foursomes went out to play the front nine of the Pine Course. After the rounds were completed, all names were put in a hat and six “Luck of the Irish’’ teams were chosen with four of these teams being awarded prizes. Team Two composed of Brigitte Becker, Judi Brannan, Janice Murray and Nancy Sislow managed to bring in the best score to achieve 1st Place. Team Five with Tracey Garriga, Judy Lakota, Toni Rossol and Judy Tauzin took 2nd Place. 3rd Place was taken by Team Six - Cathy Gesell, Sue Hebert, Kim Knight and Dinah Knobloch. Not to be left out, Team One - Susie Fontenot, Dinah Knobloch, Tammy Lippon and Betty Perry garnered 4th Place. It was also a good day for ChipIns. Three gals scored them. Dinah Knobloch on Hole #5, Tam-

my Lippon on Hole #7 and Betty Perry also on Hole #7.

While a Scramble was scheduled to be played before our General Meeting on the 28th of the month, thunder and lightning that morning caused us to cancel the round and just hold our meeting. Thirty-two gals joined us for the meeting and lunch. We were delighted with the turnout and many good decisions were made.

Our azaleas are in bloom and our weather is improving every day so watch for further adventures of the NINES during the coming months.

gbelcher@ seacoastecho.com.

DWGAN -- Brigitte Becker and Pattie Blackwood.

DWGAN -- These four gals came “Closest-to-the-Pin” during their round: Flight 1 - Ruth Holmes, Flight 2 - Judy Lakota, Flight 3Kathy Jones, and Flight 4 - Dinah Knobloch.

Diamondhead Aviator

by PaUl GilbErT aviatorandwriter@gmail.com

We often hear the old saying, “A good pilot is always learning”. I agree one hundred percent.

AOPA’s Flight Training magazine is a great source for many informative training articles. Reading through the magazine, I find articles that cover a topic I either haven’t thought about in a long time or things have changed so much that I need to learn about the changes.

One article in last month’s Flight Training magazine brought up a very important topic of an unqualified instructor giving a flight review in a multi-engine aircraft. As a young flight instructor in the early 90’s, I was presented with a few ethical challenges to include a fellow instructor asking me to give a solo sign off to a student I had never flown with. Another time, someone asked me to sign them off for a flight review without flying with them. Their flight review was due but they had to make a trip the next day and needed to be legal. As far as they were concerned, ‘legal’ just meant my endorsement in their logbook. Neither got the requested endorsements.

As flight instructors, we assume a huge responsibility (and liability) every time we place an endorsement in someone’s logbook. To be quite blunt, after an accident, the pilot’s logbooks are scrutinized for landing currency, most recent flight review, check ride for a new certificate or rating or any other event that satisfies FAR 61.56 which covers flight reviews.

The signatures we place in the logbooks of others must not be taken lightly as they are considered legal documents.

Be sure your instructor is qualified, current and legal

In the magazine article, a pilot discovered his flight review

was not valid. He had done the flight portion of the review in a multi-engine aircraft but his instructor was not a multi-engine instructor, and wasn’t even rated to fly multi-engine aircraft.

In a previous article, I wrote about the importance of interviewing an instructor before actually flying with them. The point of that article was to learn about the instructor’s teaching style, personality type and where they are in their career path, so you don’t have to find another instructor in three months because yours took an airline job.

I didn’t mention making sure that instructor is qualified to teach in the type aircraft you’ll be using. The average student starts flying a single engine land airplane with a tricycle landing gear.

But what if you want to learn to fly a conventional gear aircraft, or tail dragger? Or you want to fly a seaplane, helicopter, glider or a multi-engine airplane?

Want to get your instrument rating? Your instructor must be an instrument instructor for the training to count toward the requirements for the practical test.

Of course, a competent instructor should know their limitations and advise a potential student if they are unable to instruct for a particular rating, certificate or type. But it never hurts to ask.

The article didn’t say if the instructor knew what they were doing was illegal or not. The Federal Aviation Regulations can be a maze of legal terms and paragraph references. Some questions of legality come down to interpretation and each FSDO may have a slightly different interpretation, but just being multi-engine rated doesn’t qualify a person with just a single engine CFI to teach in twins and that includes the flight review.

BasicMed limitations

BasicMed has been a great addition to the medical certification system. But it’s important to know the limitations of the program. Besides being limited to six thousand pound gross weight, five passengers and other limitations, a pilot using BasicMed cannot fly for compensation or hire. This means an instructor cannot give primary flight instruction if flying under BasicMed. Advanced ratings such as the instrument rating or commercial certificate can be done since the student is already able to act as PIC of that aircraft and the instructor can teach without any medical at all. But the bottom line is an instructor cannot fly for compensation or hire while operating under BasicMed. The result of this would be, just like the pilot in the article, your flight time with that instructor would be invalid.

Assuming responsibility

The regulations state in FAR 91.3 that the pilot in command is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. From the first few flights, a pilot should start determining the legality of each flight. Is the aircraft airworthy? Is the pilot current and qualified? Part of that legality question should be to ensure the flight instructor sitting next to you is current and qualified as well.

Diamondhead Mardi Gras Queens

first annual Say Yes to a Prom Dress

2023 Mardi Gras queens Sarah Schafer-Parrington (Krewe of Selene), Joann Ponthier (Krewe of Olympus), Suzy Smith (Krewe of Diamondhead) and Elaine LaFontaine (Krewe of Boaters) held their first annual “Say Yes to a Prom Dress” event for young women and men from area high

schools. The event was held on March 18, 2023 at the Diamondhead Community Center, which was turned into a fabulous boutique for prom formal wear and accessories.

Attendees were treated like royalty as they entered the prom theme decorated community

center, where they were provided with sparking apple cider in champagne glasses and paired with a personal fashion assistant, who aided them with finding the perfect prom fashions.

Individual dressing stations were set-up with mirrors, platforms for viewing, and voting

signs for accompanied guests to have a little fun judging the formal wear while consuming delicious refreshments. Every attendee walked away with Free formal wear and accessories.

Special thank you to the Diamondhead Community Center, Chapter U P.E.O., Members of

Krewe of Selene, Krewe of Olympus, Krewe of Diamondhead, and Krewe of Boaters and residents of Diamondhead, Bay St. Louis and Kiln for the donation of over 230 new and used evening formal gowns, 13 tuxedos and an impressive assortment of formal shoes and accessories.

2023 Goddess Cerah Pavelski, Samantha Savage, Gina Newman, 2023 Queen of Selene Sarah Schafer-Parrington, Danielle Durand, Victoria Johnson, Liz Cruz and Isabella Skidmore.

Boy Scouts dedicate new Leadership Center in honor of generous donors Ted and Amy Longo

On November 17, 2022, the Ted and Amy Longo Leadership Center was dedicated at Camp Tiak. Because of the incredible generosity of Ted and Amy, the Pine Burr Area Council and South Mississippi has a brand-new state of the art facility for training future leaders and several other event types.

The new 4,000 square foot fa-

cility at Camp Tiak in Wiggins, MS will serve as a multipurpose building for the Pine Burr Area Council.

Youth members will participate in merit badge courses ranging from citizenship in the community to an array of STEM based badges such as aviation and robotics.

Also, the leadership center will help diversify the councils’

revenue by renting the building to outside groups for corporate retreats and weddings.

Ted Longo said, “Earning Eagle Scout is one of the highest achievements of my life. What I am surprised by is how being an Eagle Scout has followed me through my career and personal life. Scouting teaches young people important life skills such as goal setting, discipline, and how

to win and lose; principles that serve me well and are part of my everyday life.”

The Ted and Amy Longo Leadership Center can be rented along with other facilities at Camp Tiak.

The building is ideal for corporate trainings, wedding receptions, or family reunions. Those interested can contact Zach Ross at 601-582-2326 or Zachary.

Ross@scouting.org.

The Pine Burr Area Council, Boy Scouts of America serves youth across 17 counties of South Mississippi. Programs include Cub Scouting for boys and girls ages 5-10, Scouts, BSA for boys and girls ages 11-18, Venturing (outdoor adventure) for boys and girls ages 14-20, Exploring (career education) for boys and girls ages 14-20.

Free Employment Skill Classes at Support Center

Women’s Community Support Center, located off Hwy 603 in Bay St. Louis, is a non-profit Christian organization committed to helping women, from all walks of life, obtain job and life skills needed to find meaningful employment and break the cycle of poverty.

Classes include: Work Force Development, Microsoft Office, Communications, Money Management, Life Skills and more. Classes meet every week at the Center, off Hwy 603 in Bay St. Louis. Call today for more information and to Pre- Register for this upcoming Class Session (228) 586-3510.

Christian Women’s Job Corp., a nationally recognized ministry, offers women free classes which include: -Job Skills classes covering resume writing, completing applications, GED preparation, communication skills, work ethic

-Life Skills training covering money management, anger management, health, nutrition, and fitness -Individual Christian mentors who help establish and measure long and short-term goals

-Bible Study on a variety of topics from Biblical overview to dealing with life’s struggles

All classes and training are geared towards preparing these women for fulltime meaningful employment.

The Christian Women’s Job Corp. program is also offered free to any women in the community who are willing and able to attend the weekly classes for the

8 weeks where they are responsible for their own transportation to and from the center. These women do not reside at Magdalene House but do use the facility for the classes.

For more information go to: www. womenscommunitysupport.org

VFW Post 2880 continues to rise in Diamondhead

VFW Post 2880 of Diamondhead held its monthly meeting Wednesday evening under the direction of Commander Ken Griffey. Several interesting events transpired at the meeting.

Tiffany Cowman, candidate for Hancock County Chancery Clerk was guest speaker. She presented some interesting insight on the position and her views on serving. Election of Post Officers was conducted with the following results:

Commander: Arlen “Ken” Griffey, Senior Vice Commander: Douglas Maxwell. Junior Vice Commander: Donald Crosby, Quartermaster: Rick Sierveld, Chaplin: Robert Garrett, 1st Year Trustee: Wally Piper, Second Year Trustee: Byron Thompson, Third Year Trustee: Charles Ingraham. Appointed positions:

Adjutant: Catalino “Cat” Aguda, Judge Advocate: Henry Mueller, Public Affairs Officer: Donald Ball, Service Officers: William Besselman and William Speaker, Surgeon: Thomas Warren.

Senior Vice Commander Doug Maxwell announced that our Post has received the 2022-2023 100% membership pendant. This award was confirmed by letter from VFW National Commander-In-Chief Tim-

othy Borland. The letter praised Post Commander Griffey and members for the

Diamondhead Boaters celebrate annual crawfish boil at Twin Lakes Pavilion

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Down around the corner, by the Twin Lakes Pavillion, we boiled the Crawfish and watched them disappear.

Or at least that’s what this member thought the lyrics were on the Doobie Brothers “Long Train Running” song. While crawfish are not featured in that song, they were mighty plentiful at the Diamondhead Boaters Association Annual Membership meeting followed by the Crawfish Boil on Saturday March 25. Crawfish Max catered the event where tails were pinched and heads sucked by 148 members of the organization.

Members eagerly awaited the announcement of the 2023-2024 Boaters Officers and Directors. The new Board consists of Jim Miller, Commodore; Paula Gonzalez, Vice Commodore; LaDonna Brown, Secretary; and Eddie Mauterer, Treasurer. Directors included Ken Dropco, Joe Doyle and Joe Murray. Audrey Ramirez will serve as the Ex-Officio.

The outgoing Commodore Audrey Ramirez thanked the volunteers for setting up the pavillion, serving the crawfish and cleaning up afterward. Also recognized were the members who chaired the 2022-23 parties and balls as well as the board members Mrs. Ramirez worked with during her tenure.

many contributions to our membership recruitment and retention efforts. The pendant was presented and hung with our Post flag. (see photo).

Our Post has agreed to serve as Sponsor for the local Scouts of America Troop 210. Thru the cooperation of Commander Griffey and Scout Master Michael Burke a charter has been developed to seal the Sponsorship. This is just another example of the kindship Post 2880 has with the local community. Our VFW Post has worked very hard to continue our relationship with the community and to support the needs of our friends and Comrades of Diamondhead and Hancock County. We encourage every citizen to join in with us to help those veterans in need. For those veterans who have served our country and would like to join VFW Post 2880 please contact our Post at 228-216-4447, or contact any one of our members. We meet at the Diamondhead Country Club the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm. We are dedicated to serving our veterans.

Senior Vice Commander Doug Maxwell and Adjutant Catalino Aguda place the Outstanding Post Pendant on the VFW Post 2880 flag.