April 2024 Diamondhead News

By GARY BECKER President’s Report

APRIL 2024

Way Spring has sprung. The Patio at the Club is again in full use, The turf is starting to waken from its winter slumber on our courses, and guests are arriving to enjoy our Diamondhead hospitality.

Brigitte and I recently played in a three-day event with the Midsouth Seniors Golf Association. Couples from Alabama to Texas came to Diamondhead and had good things to say about our community. They expressed praise for the food, staff and facilities they enjoyed while here. Some of them stayed at the newly remodeled Ramada Inn and gave it good marks. One gentleman I played golf with who lives in Craft Farms, a golf community in Gulf Shores told me he was going to do all he could to convince his wife to move to Diamondhead. They have two courses there, but he said our amenities were much better.

Speaking of food, you should plan a visit to the Club to experience the new menus Chris Rahaim and Chef Ricky have put together in Latitude 30, the Patio and Oak Room, if you haven’t done so by now. One of the new items, the Smash Burger has been a big hit already. A long-time member who tried one recently jokingly told me he may never eat a regular ham-

burger again!

For the younger set, the children’s Twin Lakes Fishing Rodeo for residents in good standing is set for Saturday April 27th at Twin Lakes. You should register the kids early since it will almost certainly limit out at 200 participants. Sign-in is at 8:30 and the fishing from 9-11 am. The first 100 get free lunch provided by The Waffle House. You can call (228) 255-1900 xt170 to register your children.

Summer Tennis Camps have now been scheduled for June 1013, June 24-27 and July 15-18. Time is 9-11:00 each day. Ages 6-12 are welcome. Bring your own lunch, snack and water. A pizza party takes place on the last day of camp. Tennis shoes are required. Call (228) 255-5030 for fees and registration or stop by the Tennis Club.

The Summer Kids Golf Camp is June 17-20 from 4-5:00 pm for ages 7 & older. Call (228) 2553910 for fees and registration or stop by the Golf Shop.

We are scheduled for an election cycle this June. All four officers and three new directors will be chosen by a vote of members in good standing to guide the Association forward.

When Brigitte and I lived in Nashville and Tampa (before moving back home to Diamondhead), she was so busy working

as an Insurance Executive she had little time for any other activities. Now she’s joined the DWGA and DWGAN golf groups, multiple card games, calls Bingo at the Club, and recently ran a close race (but lost) for the open

City Council seat. All while still serving on the Board of Directors for the Insurance Company she

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worked for in Florida as well as the board of the Jack O’Neill Memorial Charity here. I didn’t realize she was such a joiner. I hope the circus doesn’t come to town anytime soon!

Thanks for Reading

• COMMUNITY

Spring has arrived at the East Hancock Library

By mARY GoBERT

The freshness of spring has come to the library! Items have been cleaned and replaced. New books are coming in. Shelves have been moved. Technology is being upgraded. The Summer Library Program is planned. The meeting room is slowly coming back together. Sounds good? Let’s see what’s on tap for kids and adults.

For Kids:

Storytime for Preschoolers continues at 10:30 on Mondays. Learning is so easy when it’s disguised as fun!

Hancock County Library System and CASA are sponsoring “Touch a Truck” on Saturday, April 13 from 10-2. This will be held at the Government Annex, 854 Hwy. 90 in the Bay. There will be food and drinks to enjoy and lots of smiling faces. This activity was primarily designed for ages PreK-6, but please bring any child who would enjoy it!

Acrylic Painting for Kids will continue in April with instruction and materials provided. Call the library for dates and times.

For Adults and Kids: April 7-13 is National Li-

brary Week. The theme is Ready, Set, Library! Visit our East Hancock branch to enjoy coffee and cookies every morning that week while you see what’s new!

Hancock County Library System Fan Fest will be held at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall on Blaize Avenue on Sunday, April 21 from 10 to 5. This is a family friendly activity that includes comics, cosplay, gaming and more! Call 255-4800 if you need more information.

Mark your calendars now: The 2024 Summer Library Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library, will

Diamondhead School of Fine Arts presents ‘The Elevator Family,’ a comedy by Douglas Evans

The Diamondhead School of Fine Arts proudly presents The Elevator Family, a comedic gem by Douglas Evans. Join us for an uproarious journey with the Wilson family as they navigate unexpected twists and turns in an elevator.

Directed by Gail Trahan, this heartwarming production promises laughter for all ages. Showings are on April 13th and 14th at The Club at Diamondhead. Saturday, April 13th features a 1:30 PM lunch and matinee and a 6:30 PM dinner theater, while Sunday, April 14th offers a 1:30 PM lunch matinee.

Tickets are available now for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. Don’t miss The Elevator Family!

Show Details:

Title: The Elevator Family

Author: Douglas Evans

Date: April 13-14, 2024

Venue: The Club at Diamondhead, 7600 Country Club Circle, Diamondhead, MS 39525 Directed by: Gail Trahan

Produced by special arrangements with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

Ticket Information:

Tickets for The Elevator Family can be purchased online through our website at DSFAGlobal.org Don’t miss out on this thrilling theatrical event – get your tickets early as seating reservations will be honored in the order they are received, ensuring fairness to all attendees.

For further information, interview requests, or media inquiries, please contact: Sarah Shelton Director

Diamondhead School of Fine Arts

Email: DSFA@DSFAGlobal.org

Phone: (228) 274-5404

start in June. Watch this space for details on registration and activities very soon! We’ll have challenges, programs, and activities for ages 0-adult!

For Adults:

Acrylic Painting for Adults is scheduled to resume on the first and third Thursday from 2-3. We have all you need to create your next masterpiece!

Make and Take, the class where you come with nothing and leave with a beautiful craft is scheduled to resume on the second and fourth Thursday at the same time. Call the library for the current status of these classes.

Crafts and Conversation on Fridays at 12:30 is still meeting at the library and going strong! Bring your favorite craft to work on!

Sit and Be Fit, our popular stretching class on Friday mornings at 10:30 will resume as soon as possible. Call 255-4800 for updates.

Conversational Spanish meets on Thursday at 1 o’clock for an hour. The goal of the class is to expand vocbulary and speaking fluency. If you are poco rusty, this can help you improve! This class will be a fit for anyone with some background knowledge of Spanish.

See you at the library!

Aysia Riley of Diamondhead recently served as a page for the Mississippi House of Representatives. Pages generally run errands for officials and House staff. Riley, 13, is the daughter of Jessica Roche, and she is in the seventh grade at Hancock Middle School. She was sponsored for the week by Representative Casey Eure (R – Saucier).

Troop 210G becomes Hancock’s first chartered BSA troop for girls

BY miC hAEl BuRKE, ChARTER oRGAnizATion REpREsEnTATivE

In a move that reflects the changing landscape of youth organizations, Diamondhead Scouts BSA Troop 210 is preparing to welcome its first chartered troop for girls, Troop 210G. Five girls joined the new troop during the March Arrow of Light crossing over ceremony from Diamondhead Pack 210 Cub Scouts, underscoring the interest and enthusiasm for this new initiative.

In 2019, national changes opened the Boy Scouts program to girls and rebranded it as Scouts BSA. With the addition of Troop 210G, both boys and girls in Diamondhead Scouts BSA troops will now have access to a gender-specific troop, where they can cultivate leadership skills, participate in community service projects, embark on camping trips, and work toward earning merit badges. Importantly, all young women in Scouts BSA have the chance to advance and earn the prestigious Eagle rank, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to fostering leadership and achievement among its members.

It’s important to note the distinction between Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts of the USA, as they are separate organizations with different aims and methods. Within Scouts

BSA, boys and girls are unified under the general title of “Scouts,” emphasizing a sense of unity and common purpose. The inclusion of girls in Scouts BSA offers them the opportunity to develop new skills and engage in traditional scouting activities. While understanding the importance of adaptability, local scouting leaders also acknowledge the challenges in transitioning to a co-ed scouting environment. Tim Willis, Scoutmaster for Troop 210B, mentioned the difficulties in finding charter organizations and adult leaders to support the newly formed troop. Motivated women leaders from neighboring troops, such as Pass Christian Scouts BSA Troop 316G and Picayune Scouts BSA Troop 5G, will be invaluable in guiding and assisting the newly chartered Troop 210G as it navigates this new chapter in scouting.

As Diamondhead Scouts BSA Troop 210 evolves to include all young people, it remains grounded in its commitment to timeless values and traditions, ensuring that scouting continues to serve as a cornerstone of character development for youth in the community. Troop 210B and Troop 210G are sponsored by the Diamondhead Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2880. Both troops meet every Tuesday at 6:30 PM at the Diamondhead Methodist Church.

CHURCHES

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 COMMUNITY CHURCH

5301 Diamondhead Circle (288) 255-5556

Weekly Schedule

SUNDAY

Worship – 10:00 a.m.

Lifeline Discipleship Classes for all ages: 9 a.m.

Adult Christian Education Classes: 9 a.m.

WIRED - Youth Choir: 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Youth Night Activities –Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m.

** LOOKING AHEAD **

Children’s Choir

(K-6th grade) Musical: ESTHER-ORDINARY FAITH

Rehearsals have begun for this musical and it’s not too late for youth from the community to be a part of this fun event which will be presented on May 19 at 6:00 p.m. Rehearsals are at the church each Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Attention Parents of Pre-Schoolers – Our Little School is taking 2024-2025 registrations. After the 2024 Summer break, Little School will open on Monday, July 29

“Pull Over”

Community workshop on how to respond when law-enforcement pulls you over on the highway. April 13 at 11 a.m. All are invited and welcome.

DIAMONDHEAD METHODIST

CHURCH

5305 Norma Drive

Diamondhead, MS 39525

Office: 228-255-6888

Email: office@diamondheadmethodistchurch.com

Website: www.diamondheadmethodistchurch.com

Facebook: Diamondhead Meth-

odist Church

Pastor: Rev Dwight Ramsey

Sunday: 10:00 am Worship and Kid’s Zone

9:00 am Sunday School/Discipleship Hour

Tuesday 8:00 am men’s breakfast and devotional

Thursday: 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Bible Study

MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH

9062 Kiln Delisle Road

Pass Christian, MS 39571 228-255-1294

Email: admin@mhtcatholic.org

Website: http://mhtcatholic.org

Mass Times:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am

Saturday: 4:00 & 6:00 pm

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am & 7:00 pm

Reconciliation: Saturday 3:003:30 pm, or by appointment

JACOB’S WELL BAPTIST CHURCH

29554 Vic Faye Road, Pass Christian, MS 39571; 228-255-

2555, admin@jacobswellbc.org

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.

OLD TOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCUSA

114 Ulman Ave.

Bay St. Louis, MS39520

Pastor: Rev. Richard T. Gillespie, Th.D.

(256)443-4100

Worship, 10am

Adult Sunday School, 9am

BAY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

106 Turner St.

Bay St. Louis

304-1525

Worship/Study Services are held every Saturday (Sabbath)

The Church Family Bible Sabbath School Study begins @ 9:30 AM.

The Church Family Worship Hour begins @11:00 AM. A Vegetarian Meal follows the Worship Service. Everyone is Welcome! Prayer Meeting every Thursday currently @ 6:15 PM

New pastor at Diamondhead Methodist Church

The administrative Council of the Diamondhead Methodist Church, a Global Methodist Church, has announced that The Rev. r. Dwight Ramsey, who has been serving the Church as the Interim Pastor, is now the Senior Pastor of the Church.

Dr. Ramsey has served as Senior Pastor of some of the larger churches in the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), including First United Methodist Church, New Orleans.

He was the Director of Church Development for the UMC to Russia for four years, starting the 1st “Legal Church” in Russia in 70 years.

https://www.chicagotri -

bune.com/1992/08/21/united-methodist-open-russian-mission/ While in Russia (9901994), he preached in Russian prisons and helped in the organization of new

churches in various parts of Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg. During his career, he also directed missionary work in remote parts of China, Nicaragua, Belize and Kenya, Africa. He has traveled to or worked in 32 countries, and preached in most of them.

After Hurricane Katrina & losing his house in Long Beach, MS, he moved to Houston, TX where he worked as:

1. Staff Chaplain at the Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center

2. Later became Director of Development for Methodist Hospital Houston

3. President & CEO of a New United Methodist $19 million Foundation for the

Elderly – in Texas.

4. For the last 6 years, he has served the U.S. Dept of Defense as a Psychotherapist, counseling our troops and members of their families on bases around the world and inside the USA. He has been licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist in five states. His educational background includes:

1. Master of Divinity Degree (MDiv) Asbury theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY

2. Master of Theology Degree (ThM) Ashbury Theological Seminary

3. Doctor of Divinity Degree (D.D.) Centenary College of Shreveport, LA

4. Master of Science, Tulane University Law School (International Development)

5. All but dissertation PhD Degree (Tulane University)

Dr. Ramsey was nominated to congress by Senator J. Bennett Johnson for President George H. Bush’s 1992 “Thousand Points of Light Award” recognizing individuals who inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world.

Reverend Dwight Ramsey

Diamondhead PEO Chapter U initiated two new members in February to PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization): member Kelly Torguson, President Kelly Kennedy, and member Linda Theobold.

• CLUBS

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/

-- By Molly Kooney

diAmondhEAd GARdEn CluB

The member of the garden club have been working hard getting ready for their annual flower show. We are trying a new location. The show this year is being held at The Diamondhead Community Church. Every year the show has a theme and this year it is “trees” This is to recognize all the beautiful trees in our community and the fact that we have registered 138 Oak trees, all over 100 years old. We even have one 220 years old. That is before the Civil War y’all That old tree has seen a lot

The flower show will be open to the public from 2 to 4 on April 3rd . We hope you get a chance to visit.

The Diamondhead Garden Club will meet on April 17th at the Diamondhead Community Church, 9:30 social time 10:00 Meeting starts. Program will be by Joshua Reeves and he will be speaking on protecting our pollinators and how to set up and maintain a beehive. Come join us. Without the pollinators our food supply would be very limited.

-- By Brierley Acker

President Jim Beckham of the Diamondhead Lions Club recently presented Peg Walton of the Hancock Country Food Pantry with a check of $1500 to help with food supplies.

Bay/Waveland Garden Club member

Cindy Lowe presented the program at the recently held Diamondhead Garden Club meeting. Cindy is a Diamondhead resident who raises orchids and shared her knowledge of the care and feeding of orchids. They are hardier than you think, and not that hard to grow if you know how.

diAmondhEAd lion’s CluB BONCO & Dog Show!

SPRING has SPRUNG, Daylight Savings Time is weeks old, and Lions Club activities are happening fast! We have recently donated $1500 to the Hancock County Food Pantry as pictured below, BONCO is coming in April, and the newly revived Diamondhead Lions Dog Show is scheduled in May! Our

CLUBS

DIAMONDHEAD

WOMEN’S CLUB

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and past presidents: Sandy Hatem, Past President 2013-15, Jan Menher, Past President 2009-11, Linda Departo, Past President 2019-2022, Terrie Downie, Founder and Past President 1993-95, Audrey Ramirez 2003-05 and our current President Marilyn Lott, 2022-24.

next BONCO games night is on schedule for the evening of Thursday, April 11, returning to the Diamondhead Community Center – after 2 great games in the Diamondhead Activity Center. Everyone is welcome for a truly fun evening with gifts of Door Prizes, Most Team Wins, Most Boncos, and 50/50. Everyone comes away as a winner at these games! Send us your email address to get all the details.

The very popular Diamondhead Lions Dog Show is returning to the Pavilion at Twin Lakes on May 4, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This year the event is being co-sponsored by the Hancock County Animal Shelter. To get advanced information, including the selection of awards, trophies, and the shelter services available, please send us your email address to get all the details. Pre-registration is suggested to aid in our preparations. Have a great time with your best friend!

All Lions have a common spirit– “We Serve”. Since the Lions Clubs began in 1917, we have been united in a single cause: helping those less fortunate. We support the causes of Lions Clubs International which are supported by the dues paid by all Lions, contributions by other

open to all who are interested.

-- By Kathryn Lewis

diAmondhEAd womEn’s CluB

At our March meeting, we had a Diamondhead Heritage Program, where we learned all about the history and heritage of the Diamondhead Women’s Club and honored our former presidents. We also

collected monetary donations and food items for the Hancock County Food Pantry. We collected $400.00 along with 174 pounds of food items. Thank you to everyone who donated.

Upcoming meetings and events:

Our April meeting which will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd, starting at 11 a.m., we will be finalizing our plans for our annual Glitz & Titz fundraiser, set for

residents of our local area, and grant support from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). In addition, the Diamondhead Lions Club supports many local charities and service organizations that need the help that we can provide, as well as individuals who may need help with eye 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, April 19 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 Dwain Simpson at 228-3632557 (dwainsimpson@aol.com)

-- By Dwain Simpson

sT. ThomAs EpisCopAl BooK CluB

St Thomas Book Club will meet on April 12 at 9:30 am to discuss:” The Divine Dance” by Richard Rohr. Join us for coffee, pastries, discussion, and fellowship. This event will be held at the DH Episcopal Church (5303 Diamondhead Circle) and is

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Wednesday, April 16th. This year it will be “Puttin’ on the Glitz”. Benefiting Pink Heart Funds. We are currently collecting donations for the silent auction with a minimum value of $35 and for the live auction with a minimum value of $200 for this event. If you would like to donate, please contact Victoria Magers (call or text) 228-304-1009. Donations can be brought to this meeting or to Victoria Magers directly by April 5th. Also at the April meeting, we will be decorating glasses. Please bring your glass to decorate. It can be a wine, champagne, iced tea or whatever type of glass you would like to decorate. Decorating supplies will be provided. You are welcome to bring some of your own if you would like. Meeting will be held at the Diamondhead Country Club, Emerald Ballroom. In May, Gary Becker will be our guest speaker from the Diamondhead POA giving us an update on the happenings in DH and what to expect in the rest of 2024. Be on the lookout for the winner of the Restaurant Gift Certificate raffle. This was our ‘A Year of Divine Dining’ raffle. One winner received all twelve gift certificates worth $150.00 each. The drawing was held on March 19th at 5:30 at the Diamondhead Country Club, Lati-

dh GEAux hiKinG CluB nEws

“April, come she will…When streams are ripe and swelled with rain…” as sung by Simon & Garfunkle and enjoyed by all of us… as we welcome April! Had some fun in March, though, and will report on those adventures in the May, 2024 article in this publication.

Meanwhile, here’s our April, 2024, schedule:

Saturday, April 6—Fountainebleau Trail, Ocean Springs. This hike is always on our schedule. It is FREE, and is sponsored by the Jackson County Recreation Department, Mississippi Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge, and the Audubon Society. It is led by an expert naturalist and provides an ever-changing exploration into our coastal environment. Lunch after the hike somewhere nearby. Meet at Twin Lakes a bit before 8:00am. Leave at 8:00am. Hike starts in Ocean Springs at 9:00am. Leader from Diamondhead to Ocean Springs: Sheila Edwards

Thursday, April 11--Possum Walk

Trail starts at Infinity Space Center and ends at the Logtown Cemetery near

the Pearl River. Markers along the way present the history of Possum Walk, a now deserted African-American community, as well as Logtown, an old logging community relocated in the wake of the 1960s Space Program. Interpretive signs along the trail point out some of the plants and animals native to this area. Meet at 9:00am at Twin Lakes. Lunch somewhere yummy after the hike. Leader: Kat Norton

Monday, April 22 through Saturday, April 27—Tishomingo State Park: Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Tishomingo County, some 45 miles northeast of Tupelo, Mississippi, the major feature of the park is Bear Creek Canyon and its generous sandstone outcroppings.

Lots of opportunities for hiking/biking. Some of the group is renting a cottage or cabin for the week to explore the area. To carpool from Diamondhead, meet at 8:00am on Monday, April 22, at the front of the Country Club. Contact hike leader Deborah Martin 225-247-7172 for details/ more information.

Friday, April 26-Saturday, April 27—

tude Bar & Grill. Proceeds will benefit the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The theme for our DHWC is Supporting & Celebrating Women. The objective of this club shall be to promote an informed and active interest in the civic, social and moral welfare of the community: to serve the community through the dedication of time and energy for worthy 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 from September to May, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Diamondhead Country Club, Emerald Ballroom, unless otherwise noted. Membership is $20.00 and is open to all women.

Dates and times for upcoming meetings, events, and fundraisers are 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 the DHWC President, Marilyn Lott @ 601-528-3336

-- By Rachel Huskins

DIAMONDHEAD WOMEN’S CLUB -- Honoring our Heritage and Past Presidents, Audrey Ramirez, Rachel Huskins and Terrie Downie.

Florida Caverns State Park, Mariana, Florida. Visitors will walk 350 feet to the cave entrance and down steps using a handrail. The tour moves at a leisurely pace through a dozen cave rooms where visitors learn about the cave’s history, early uses, and interesting geological formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns and flowstones. This is an overnight hike, as it will take a little over four hours travel time to the cave; so we will be booking a hotel near the cavern and touring the cave before returning to Diamondhead the next day. Contact hike leader Joanne Homer 985-788-4043 for more details.

Our next planning meeting will be Tuesday, May 7, at 6:00pm in the Kanaka Room at the Diamondhead Country Club. There are no dues. Everyone is welcome. Come with hiking ideas… yass, jes ‘cuz it’s gettin’ warm doesn’t mean we stop hiking… and you shouldn’t, either!

-- By Sheila Edwards

GEAUX HIKING -- Fountainbleu Trail Head.

GEAUX HIKING -- Possum Trail Boardwalk .

APRIL 2024 CLUB NEWS

BY ChRis RAhAim

diRECToR of food & BEvERAGE

Thanks to everyone who attended our Easter events. We’re so excited about our upcoming April plans, and we look forward to seeing you and your family and friends!

poRK Chop wEdnEsdAY

Every Wednesday night in April, we will offer a 12-ounce, Bone-In Grilled Pork Chop served with a cornbread muffin and mixed greens. $13. Dine-in only, limited availability. 5:00 – 8:00.

ThuRsdAY dinnER spECiAl –spRinG flinG $20

• April 4 – Sweet Cajun ham, sweet potato mash, grilled zucchini and squash

• April 11 – Lamb burger on a ciabatta bun with mint pesto and eggplant fries

• April 18 – Smoked pork sandwich with cole slaw with fried pickles

• April 25 – BBQ country ribs with loaded baked beans and potato

BiG KAhunA fRidAY pARTY.

ChEE wEEz BAnd ApRil 5

The Chee Weez Band will be back with us on the Event Lawn. General Admission $10. VIP Access is included in the Big Kahuna Golf Tournament. Playing 7:00 – 9:00. Gates open at 5:00. Regular hours in The Oak Room and Latitude 30, with a full menu (no steak night).

Tease Me Band will be playing in Latitude 30 from 9:00 to midnight.

BiG KAhunA sATuRdAY pARTY ApRil 6

Crow the Culprit will be playing in Latitude 30 from 6:00 – 9:00!

mAsTERs 2024

We will offer a delicious Masters Plate from April 12 – April 14. It includes an Egg Salad Slider, Pimento Cheese Slider, Pulled Pork Slider, BBQ House Chips & a Moon Pie. $20

nATionAl GRillEd ChEEsE dAY ApRil 12

Order our Bacon Pimento Grilled Cheese on Texas Toast with Latitude 30 Chips to celebrate. $7. Available all day.

whisKEY & CiGARs ApRil 13

Join us for a fun night on the Oak Room Patio from 5:00 – 7:00 when we will feature Nikka Distillery! Enjoy light appetizers and a custom selection of whiskey and cigars. $46 per person*, plus tax & gratuity. The price includes two drink tickets, a cigar ticket, and appetizers. Please call 228-255-2918 ext.3 to reserve your spot. *Discount available for POA members in good standing.

fRidAY niGhT livE musiC

In Latitude 30, 7:00 – 10:00

• April 5 – Chee Weez on the Event Lawn from 7:00 –9:00. Tease Me Band from 9:00 – midnight in Latitude 30

• April 12 – Galz & Geezers

• April 19 – Regulators

DIAMONDHEAD

• April 26 – Monster Crawfish sATuRdAY niGhT livE musiC

From 6:00 – 9:00

• April 6 – Crow the Culprit

• April 13 – Short Circuit

• April 20 – Missi from Witness

• April 27 – Eddie McDaniels

sATuRdAY dinnER spECiAl – shRimp Boil

It’s back! Peel & Eat Royal Reds served with Corn, Sausage, Potatoes & Mushrooms One pound - $20. 1/2 Pound $12. Served from 5:00 – 9:00

TuEsdAY niGhT BinGo

Please join us on April 9 and April 23 for our fun Bingo Night with Brigitte & Sylvia! 6:00 – 7:30

wEdnEsdAY TRiviA niGhT

Every Wednesday Night in Latitude 30 with Ronnie Hammons! 7:00 – 9:00

ThuRsdAY - KARAoKE niGhT

With Ray Walters in Latitude 30 from 6:00 – 10:00 looKinG AhEAd

CinCo dE mAYo pARTY sATuRdAY, mAY 4

Skip the Siesta. Join our Fiesta! Chef Ricky has a delicious buffet menu planned for our party from 5:00 to 8:00 on The Oak Room Patio and Latitude 30! Wristbands are available the night of the party. Discount for POA members in good standing. Please see the menu in this issue.

KEnTuCKY dERBY – sATuRdAY, mAY 4

Watch the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby with us from 11:00 – 7:00. Indulge in our Derby Plate Hot Browns, Pimento Cheese, Bourbon Balls, Deviled Eggs - $14. Mint Juleps $6, Pimm’s Cup $8. moThER’s dAY BuffET mAY 12

This is one of our most popular events; you don’t want to miss out! We will have seating at 10:30, Noon, and 1:30 in The Oak Room and Ballroom. Reservations are required. Call 228-255-2918 ext. 3. The buffet will also be available in Latitude 30 from 10:30 – 1:30 (open seating). Discount for POA members in good standing. The full menu is included in this newsletter.

EuRopEAn vACATion old- woRld winE dinnER JunE 29

You’re going to have a blast on our European Vacation! It features a 5-course dinner and accompanying wines. The menu and details are included in this newsletter.

AliCE in wondERl And winE dinnER JulY 13

Wear your favorite Alice in Wonderland costume and join us for this delicious five- course dinner featuring wines from Michael David Winery. The menu is included in this newsletter. Prizes for best costumes!

lATiTudE 30 pATio 4Th AnnivERsARY pARTY sEpTEmBER 13

Join us to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Latitude 30 Patio! A Bayou BBQ Buffet will be served on the Patio from 5:00 – 8:00. We’ll have a Zydeco Band playing on the Patio from 4:00 – 7:00, and Monster Crawfish will be in Latitude 30 from 7:00 – 10:00. Event details are included in this newsletter.

• CLUBS

lAdiEs BRidGE pARTY

The date for our April party is Friday 26th, 2024 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 the Ladies Bridge Party, please contact Terre Settle at 255-9892 or Gay Young at 255-1528.

The winners of the February were Elise Breen First Place and Terre Settle Second Place. Our Special Prize went to Velma Nauman.

-- By Gay Young

diAmondhEAd nEwComERs’ CluB

The Newcomers Club met on Friday, March 8th at The Club at Diamondhead to celebrate Easter and view Spring Fashions from Exit 16! If you would like to see all the costumes from the event check out the group’s facebook page, www.facebook.com/ diamondheadnewcomersclub.

Ladies of the Diamondhead Newcomers’ Club will meet again on Friday, April 12th at noon to celebrate Spring. Wear your favorite “April Showers Bring May Flowers” outfit and join us for a colorful lunch! If you would like to attend please contact the

The Shenanigans ( l/r): Kathryn Lewis, Sue Irons, Teresa Manning, Pat Burgoyne, Velma Nauman, Kelly Kennedy, Marilyn Lott, Terry Sullivan, Janet Parker, Elise Breen and Diane Gustafson.

group at newcomersdiamondhead@gmail.com. All reservations must be made on or before the Friday prior to each event.

-- By Brittney King

diAmondhEAd mAh JonGG

We would like to thank all

those who played Mah Jongg during this winter season. Now we would like to find some new folks that would like to join us. We have a card room reserved for us on Tuesday’s from 12:30 - 4:00 P.M. We are a fun group, have lots of laughs, while still being competitive! Won’t you join us?

• DIAMONDHEAD MARDI GRAS

Sandy Price 228-342-5217

--- By Sandy Price

sT. pATRiCK’s dAY lunC hEon

Kathryn Lewis, Sue Irons, Teresa Manning, Pat Burgoyne, Velma Nauman, Kelly Kennedy, Marilyn Lott, Terry Sullivan,

Janet Parker, Elise Breen and Diane Gustafson hosted bridge, hand and foot and a Corned Beef and Cabbage lunch at the Club at Diamondhead on Wednesday, March, 13.

Bridge winners were Nancy Yarbrough 1st

Mary Sartin 2nd

Special prize Sharyn Mann

Phil Gillen and Barbara Miller winners in Hand and Foot.

-- By Pat Burgoyne

winE CluB

Thursday, April 18th -NAPA vs. SONOMA -- 7:00 at the Club

Napa has Carneros. Sonoma has the Russian River Valley. Napa has Oakville & Rutherford. Napa has Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. Each county is home to several distinctive and renowned appelations. We will pic three wines from each county and let you decide which you prefer.

Cost is $45 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.

Krewe of Diamondhead invites you to join in on the fun!

BY REnEE KiRsC hEnBAum

Thinking About Joining a Mardi Gras Krewe?

(Diamondhead, MS) – You have seen the articles in the paper and been to the parade, but do you really know what it’s like to be a part of the Krewe of Diamondhead?

Mardi Gras Krewes are only active during Mardi Gras season. Why would I want to join just for that?

The Krewe of Diamondhead has events, parties and fun ac-

tivities year-round. This gives our membership more chances to connect with each other. We recently had a golf cart poker run, which was limited to the first 50 people and sold out quick. Everybody had so much fun with this one, as they cruised around to different stops that each had a specialty drink and appetizers. Members and non-members got to visit and catch up with each other in a causal setting.

In April the Krewe will wrap up the theme for 2024 Mardi Gras with our Annual Theme

Party. This year it will be Abracadabra, A Night of Magic and Illusion. This is always a fun party with creative costumes.

There are even more events in the works including a possible visit to a Shuckers baseball game. The best part of all of these events is you only participate when it is convenient for you. The Board of Directors are constantly working to find fun activities to keep the good times rolling.

I don’t know anybody in the Krewe of Diamondhead.

Being a new member to the Krewe opens you up to meeting the rest of the membership. We are a friendly Krewe and we love our new members. Before you know it, you will have a lot of new acquaintance and friends. You might actually be surprised who are members.

It’s hard to join a Mardi Gras Krewe. Don’t you have to be sponsored by a member?

No sponsorship is needed. Membership in the Krewe of Diamondhead is open to all residents of the State of Mississippi,

21 years of age or older. Applications to join the Krewe open each year in June. Although the cost to join has changed over the years it is still very affordable. Individual membership cost is $65 and the cost for a couple or individual with guest is $125. We even have a Venmo account to make things super easy. So, when I pay a membership

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what does that give me?

This gives you access to all the Krewe parties and gatherings. There are separate costs for tickets, but you only have to buy tickets to events you want to attend. Membership fees help us keep costs down for Krewe events. Parties, balls and events all have decorations, food, music, invitations, etc. There are costs associated with each function and those membership fees help make those fun and outstanding for everyone.

Ok I’m sold and want to be a member of the Krewe, how do I join?

To join the Krewe of Diamondhead contact our Membership Director, Gina Newman, regina.newman09@outlook.com. She will send you an application and answer any additional questions you may have. Don’t wait to contact us as applications will be coming out soon and you don’t want to miss a minute of the fun.

Krewe of Diamondhead members enjoying the poker run. Social Director, Margaret Giarrusso, Jamie Stockstill, Membership Director Gina Newman, and HRH 2018 Sara Garcia Koger.

President Jeffery Hardesty and King Jeremy Damiens pause during the poker run fun.

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dh Golf

ChRis AlTEsE, pGA diRECToR of Golf

Spring golf is here! The golf courses are greening up and the azaleas are blooming. We are lucky to call Diamondhead home.

With warmer temperatures here, please expect the golf courses to have more play from members and guests. Also, as property owners and annual golf members you are able to make your golf reservations online up to 30 days in advance. Be sure to make your golf reservations at www.TheClubatDiamondhead. com.

The Club at Diamondhead is excited about our upcoming Big Kahuna Golf Challenge. This is a “must play” event. Great golf, great food, and great parties. You won’t believe what is in store for this year. Both Friday night and Saturday are going to be amazing fun. As of this writing, the field is almost full. Registrations are coming in fast. A little history, Don Smith was instrumental in starting the Big Kahuna Golf Challenge over 20 years ago. As part of this event again this year, The Chee-Weez will be performing on Friday, April 5th at 7:00pm. Tickets are available through the clubhouse front office. Call (228) 255-2918 for more information or to secure to seats for one of the best shows of the year. We have selected the Marine Corps League as our charity again this year. The Marine Corps League is helping many of our veterans through funds raised through this event. We expect a tremendous turnout!

The Ladies’ and Men’s Malahini Member-Guest events are almost here. Be sure you understand the new eligibility requirements for club net events…You must have a current WHS/GHIN handicap index and a minimum of six (6) 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. As part of the efforts to maintain and prop-

erly utilize the World Handicap System/GHIN at The Club at Diamondhead for our members, we have implemented this new eligibility requirement in club events based on net scores or pre-flighted based on handicap/handicap index.

Our 27th annual Sweetheart Scramble was held on Sunday, February 18th, and as usual we had a really fun event with lots of big smiles! Congratulations to our winners…

Championship Flight –

1st place…Madison Malley/ Jeb Malley

First Flight –1st place…Kristen Vallee/A.J. Vallee

Second Flight –1st place…Kathie Pierson/Byron Gandy

Third Flight –1st place…Diane Jones/Kevin West

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. Repair 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.

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BY shiRlEY hAlTERmAn

Just when February began to look like we were headed for Spring in the South, the end of the month reminded us that we still have some cool, rainy days ahead.

On Tuesday, February 6th, we did manage to get in our usual first Tuesday of the Month Tro-

phy Day with 23 of our members turning out to play at scheduled tee times. This happens occasionally when the Club has previously scheduled tournaments. Since we are alternating this format, this month Gross Scores were recorded on the Front of the Cardinal Course. The winners were: Flight One 1st Place = Therese Maureen, 2nd Place = Georgeann Lexicon and 3rd Place = Kathie Pierson. In Flight Two, 1st Place = Judy Brannan, 2nd Place = Nancy Sislow and 3rd Place = Susie Fontenot. In Flight Three, 1st Place = Shirley Halterman, 2nd Place = Janice Murray and 3d Place = Cathy Gesell. When it came to Lowest Putts, in Flight One, Georgeann Luxion won with only 16 putts.

The Flight Two winner in this category was Nancy Sislow with 17 putts, and Dinah Knobloch took the honors in Flight Three with only 16 putts. Dinah Knobloch had a Chip-In on Hole #9 while Brigitte Becker, Ruth Holmes and MaryAnn Stromeyer all scored Birdies on Hole #4. Well played gals especially since several holes were “cart path only” enabling us to get in a lot of extra walking.

Tuesday, February 13, had us bringing out our Mardi Gras attire to play a game called, Throw Out the 3 Highest Scores, which we were all delighted to do playing the Back Nine of the Cardinal Course. The First Flight required a “scorecard playoff” to determine that 1st Place went to Toni Rossol, 2nd Place to Judy Tauzin and 3rd Place to Therese Mauterer. The Second Flight winners were: Kim Knight in first place, Nancy Sislow in second place and Brigitte Becker in third place. When it came to Flight Three, Sylvia Corban garnered 1st Place, followed by Carole Griffin in 2nd Place and Pauline Singer in 3rd Place. During this competition we also gave awards for “Closest to the Pin on two holes: #13 and #17. Toni Rossol took this honor for the 1st Flight on #13, while Kim Knight in the 2nd Flight got it on #13. When it came to #17, Kathie Pierson was closest in the 1st Flight and Anne Payne in the 2nd Flight. But the special attention went to Kathy Jones in the 3rd Flight who won this award on both the #13th and the #17 holes. Way to go Kathy! Not to be left out, Sylvia Corban had

a Chip-in on #11.

February 20th, found us playing a two-person Best Ball game. Each player in the two-person team records her own score and the ProShop calculates the team with the best Net Score on each hole. The winning team, with a net score of 28 was made up of Judy Tauzin and Carol Wyrosdick. Second Place, with a net score of 29, went to Cathy Gesell and Monica Jordan. We needed to have a ScoreCard Playoff to determine which team took 3rd place and which took 4th place. Third Place was taken by Margaret Sherwood and Nancy Sislow while Fourth Place went to Sharon Gerchow and Therese Mauterer.

The weather was great on our last Tuesday of February when we played a Scramble on the front nine of the Cardinal. Twenty-seven members came out for this Gross Score competition. In yet another ScoreCard Playoff, the First Place Team was made up of Edith Baerson, Judy Lakota, Mary Murray and MaryAnn Stromeyer. Second Place position was taken by Sue Hebert, Ann Nutting, Ruthie O’Neill and Cheryl Saak. And Third

DWGA -- Feb1st Trophy Day - Cathy Weber, Georgeann Luxion, Colleen Jones, Jeanne Hudgins, Cassandra Godbold, Liz Bell, Terri Woolbright.

SPORTS

Place went to the team of Nancy Barker, Brigitte Becker, Therese Mauterer and Margaret Sherwood. Both Therese Mauterer and Anne Payne scored Birdies on Hole #7.

We look forward to spending more time chasing that little white (or yellow or pink ball) around our courses in March. Until then, hit them long and straight!

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BY CollEEn JonEs

Being Leap Year we played five weeks in February. February 1st was our Trophy Day Net and Gross scoring played on the Pine Course. The First Flight Gross winner was Jeanne Hudgins and Liz Bell was second place. The First Flight Net winner was Cassandra Godbold and second place was Terri Woolbright. The Second Flight Gross winner was Colleen Jones and second place was Georgeann Luxion. The Second Flight Net winner was Cathy Weber and second place was Joanne Fried. Closest to the pin winners were Karen Dougherty on hole #2, Marta Wald on hole #6, Georgeann Luxion on hole #13 and Margie James on hole

#15. Jeanne Hudgins had three birdies and Karen Dougherty had two birdies. Chip-ins were had by Colleen Jones and Amy Swint.

February 8th we had a Pal playday where you got to pick who you wanted to play with on the Cardinal Course. In the First Flight there was a tie for first place between the teams of Margie James & Colleen Jones and the team of Karen Dougherty & Liz Bell. Second Flight winning team was Rita Durham & Cathy Weber. The Second Flight second place had a tie between the teams of Patty Hourin & Terri Garrett and the team of Ruth Holmes & Kathie Pierson. Closest to the pin winners were Denise Bergeron on hole #4, Liz Bell on hole #7, Judy Tauzin on hole #13 and Jill Wiles on hole #17. Birdies were had by Colleen Jones, Liz Bell and Liz Austin. Colleen Jones had two Chip-ins.

February 15th we played Odd holes on the front and Even holes on the back on the Pine Course. The First Flight winner was Teresa Ertel and the second place had a tie between Marta Wald and Mary Lou Czaplicki. Second Flight winner was Anne Payne

February 22nd we played a game were you counted the Team’s Worst Net Ball on the Cardinal Course. The winning team was Marta Wald, Joyce Teerling and Cathy Weber. The Second place team was Jeanne Hudgins, Colleen Jones and Kathie Pierson. Closest to the pin winners were Patty Hourin on hole #4, Jeanne Hudgins on hole #7, Liz Bell on hole #13 and Amy Swint on hole #17. Birdies were had by Amy Swint, Liz Bell and Karen Dougherty. Colleen Jones had a Chip-in.

who are members at Diamondhead. The annual membership fee is $25 for men 79 and younger. The membership is free for those that are 80 or older. We play every Wednesday morning and you must check in by 8 AM. I encourage you to come out and play with us if you are not already a member.

and the second place had a tie between Terri Woolbright and Colleen Jones. Closest to the pin winners were Joanne Fried on hole #2, Mary Lou Czaplicki on hole #6, Judy Tauzin and Colleen Jones on hole #15. Teresa Ertel had a EAGLE on hole #7. Chipins were had by Karen Dougherty, Teresa Ertel and Terrie Garrett.

Finally on Febuary 29th we started the Pine Classic Tournament and the players that were not playing their Pine Classic match played Match play against par. First place was Patty Hourin and second place had a tie between Joyce Teerling and Karen Dougherty. Closest to the pin winners were Mary Lou Czaplicki on hole #2 & #6. Birdies were flying around everwhere by Liz Austin, Cassandra Godbold, Karen Dougherty, Bet Bowen and Joyce Teerling.

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BY GEnE dEmEdiCis

The Diamondhead Men’s Golf Association is open to all men

A rules situation came up in my group recently. A fellow competitor was obstructed by the bridge over the creek on number 10 Pine. My interpretation of the rules was that he got free relief due a man-made immovable obstruction on his intended line to the target. I was wrong. You are only allowed free relief from a TEMPORARY Immovable Obstruction. This bridge, as well as the pump house on Cardinal 15, are permanent immovable obstructions so you are not allowed free relief unless the obstruction impacts your swing or stance. You must play the ball within one club length and avoid the obstruction as best as you can. Thanks to Chris and Wayne in the pro shop for providing clarity on this rule.

The format for the game on February 14 was ABCD Shamble Two Best Ball. Finishing first

DWGA -- Feb 8th Pal Winners - Kathy Pierson, Ruth Holmes, Patty Hourin, Rita Durham, Cathy Weber, Karen Dougherty, Liz Bell, Colleen Jones, Margie James.

DWGA -- Feb 15th Odd/Even winners - Terri Woolbright, Colleen Jones, Anne Payne, Teresa Ertel, Marta Wald, Mary Lou Czaplicki.

was the team of Keith Nutting, Byron Gandy, Erie Hebert and Calvin Woods with a score of 22 under par. In second place was the team of Tom Amedee, Fred Wiles, Marc Beddoe and Bill Merna with a score of 21 under par. Two teams tied for third place with a score of 20 under par. Don Davidson, Mike Lindell, Daryl Vaught and Dennis Laumann tied with the team of Jan Vest, John Black, Cat Aguda and AJ Dilley.

Closest to the pin winners were Bill Merna, Tom Amedee, Jan Vest and Daryl Vaught. Closest shot of the day was hit by Bill Merna at 6’6”.

In the Peers Mixed Bag competition on February 21 the team of Cat Aguda, Don Crosby, Dick Brown and John McLaughlin won with a score of minus 15. Finishing second was the team of John Lee, Sam Lee, Gene deMedicis and Ken Walker with a score of minus 13. In third place was the team of Kevin West, Val Miller, Chuck Ingraham and Ronnie Austin with a score of minus 12. Three teams tied for fourth place at minus 10. Cat Aguda won low individual with a net score of 68.

Closest to the pins were won by Renny Pangan, Dennis Laumann, George Thibodeaux and Cat Aguda. Closest shot of the

day was hit by Renny Pangan at 3’10”.

The format for the game on February 28 was ABCD Two Best Ball. Three teams tied for first place with a score of 15 under par. Those teams were Bernie Breen, John Benus, Val Miller and Lee Bell; Norman Bowley, John Bunce, Kevin West and AJ Dilley; and George Thibodeaux, Lee Kormondy, Don Crosby and Joe Murray. In fourth place was the team of Don Davidson, Marshall Miller, Chuck Ingraham and Dennis Tauzin with a score of 14 under par. Finishing in fifth place was the team of Billy Stroud, Erie Hebert and Warren Morgan. John Benus shot 73 and won low individual with a net score of 65. Closest to the pin winners were Art Burgoyne, Marshall Miller, Joe Murray and Al Mast. Closest shot of the day was hit by Joe Murray at 4’1”.

In the Peers Points competition on March 6 the team of Bernie Breen, Michael Galvin, Don Davidson and Mike Lindell finished first with an excellent score of plus 8. They won by 14 strokes! In second place was the team of Erie Hebert, Lee Kormondy, John Bunce and Larry Osburn with a score of minus 6. Finishing third was the team of Gene deMedicis, John Black, Dave Barbato and Byron Gan-

Tennis & Recreation in Diamondhead

BY donnA GoEddE

POOL NEWS:

East rec pool is about 60 degrees, we need some nice warm sunny days to warm it up.

If you’d like to just lay out in the sun, Be sure to stop inside the building and lets us know

And we can open the pool up for you. Please have you POA card with you.

The remainder of the pools open on May 1st.

VOLCANO’S SWIM TEAM IS BACK!!

dy with a score of minus 9. In fourth place was the team of Kevin West, Dennis Laumann, Val Miller and Art Burgoyne with a score of minus 20. Berni Breen won low individual with a score of 73 net 66.

Closest to the pin winners were John Black, George Thibodeaux and Byron Gandy who won two pins. Byron Gandy also hit the closest shot of the day at 2 feet.

The format for the game on March 13 was ABCD Points. In first place was the team of Billy Stroud, Percy Payne and Dennis Laumann with a score of minus 6. Two teams tied for second place with a score of minus 10. The team of George Thibodeaux, Lee Kormondy, Art Burgoyne and Calvin Wood tied with the team of Cat Aguda, Norman Bowley and Dick Brown. Two teams tied for fourth place at minus 11. The team of John Lee, Dave Barbato, Jim Shoemaker and Joe Murray tied with the team of Gene deMedicis, John Black, Gary Hava and Lee Bell. Bill Merna won low individual with a net score of 68.

Closest to the pin winners were John Benus, John Lee and George Thibodeaux who won two pins. Closest shot of the day was hit by John Benus at 4’10”.

I’ll see you on the course.

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Receive an email later this week with instructions. Open registration will begin on Monday March 25th.

GO VOLCANO’S

SWIM LESSONS:

Lisa Clark is once again offering swim lessons at our great pools. Forms are available at the Recreation Office located at East rec or just give us a call and we can email you the forms. Looking forward to

Registration for returning swimmers will begin Monday March 18. Returning families

Watching the kids and adults learn the great sport of swimming

DWGA -- Feb 22nd winners - Cathy Weber, Joyce Teerling, Marta Wald, Jeanne Hudgins, Colleen Jones, Kathy Pierson

The Our Lady Academy Crescents Tennis Team recently won their division championship at the McGill Toolen Tennis Invitational in Mobile, Ala.

OLA wins division title in Tennis Invitational

BY CoAC h BoB

On Friday, March 8, the Tennis Team of Our Lady Academy traveled to Mobile, Alabama, to participate in the McGill Toolen Tennis Invitational. More than 40 teams from throughout the south participated in the event of girls’ single and doubles play. Each match counted as a point for the team championship.

Nine matches were played in each round with the winner moving on toward the championship bracket.

In the first round, OLA drew Spanish Fort and compiled an impressive win with a 6-3 victory. Weather hampered play on the afternoon matches, so the ladies came back on Saturday morning for the quarter-finals against Stone High. OLA had lost to Stone in Wiggins in their opening match of the season. The team was ready for revenge this time and knocked it out of the park with a 6-3 win.

On to the finals of the championship round against Trinity High from Mont-

gomery, Alabama. This team had completed a win over Ocean Springs earlier in the day (which had beaten OLA a couple of weeks before). The ladies were ready to meet the match head-to-head with the Trinity team and in the closing match, with the score dead-even at four matches-all, the team of Kaddie Farve and Sophia Chacon pulled out the win 8-6 to crown the OLA team the champion of the McGill Toolen Invitational D Division. Congratulations to Ambrie Alderman, Alyssa Kirkland, Natalia Mossy, Valentina Mossy, Sofia Chacon and Kaddie Farve on a great tournament.

Also, hats off to all their parents who “weathered the storm” and helped out with getting all players to and from the event. Let’s get ready to roll on to state tournaments, ladies. It’s right around the corner on April 22 in Oxford, which — the the ladies win again as they did lasat year, will be a 2-peat!

Congrats again, ladies — you rock!