April 2014
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A Message from Doug Egly, General Manager Dear Black Diamond Members:
Club Staff Doug Egly
General Manager degly@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3440
Matt DiMase
Director of Golf Course Maintenance mdimase@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-0404
Peggy Gleason
Accounting pgleason@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-0254
Mary Napolitano
Fitness Center mnapolitano@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3385
BrAD T. REID
Club Manager breid@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3440
I hope everyone is having a great season. It hasn’t been the best season weather wise for Black Diamond but it sure beats what our northern friends have been dealing with. I wanted to give everyone an update on your new Advisory Board. Our first meeting was held on March 18 and was a success. One of the main reasons for the formation of the Advisory Board is to improve the communication between members and management. The mission statement of the club was presented to the Advisory Board. Black Diamond Ranch is a unique, world class golf community dedicated to the delight of its members, residents and guests. Various Committees were formed during our first meeting to help this process. If you have suggestions or concerns in any area of the club you can always stop by my office to discuss but the following members can be contacted about the following areas.
Jim Filby will oversee the amenities at the pool, fitness and tennis area. Ron Green and Bob Savard will work with Matt Dimase and myself on the Green committee. Dr. Marie Salvio and Bob Savard will work in conjunction with the golf committee and Bryan Richard. Kent Rinker and Lisa Bishop will head up the Clubhouse and Social committees. Dean Carhoun will work with management on communication with the members. We appreciate the Advisory Board volunteering their time and expertise in moving Black Diamond forward. On a membership update, we have sold our 5th new membership on March 31st to Mr. & Mrs. Holmberg. With this sale it triggers the very first refund off of the resignation list. What a positive time for Black Diamond. As always, my door is always open. Please stop by anytime you have comments, we welcome all feedback.
Bryan Richard
Director of Golf brichard@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3446
KERRY ROSSELET
Membership and Real Estate Director krosselet@blackdiamondranch.com 352-453-5473
JENNIFER STAUFF
POA Manager jennifer.ncpm@wildblue.net 352-465-6933
KENNETH TUFO
Executive Chef ktufo@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3449 Page 2
A Message from Bryan Richard, Director of Golf
This past month started off with a bang as we crowned new Couples’ Member-Guest Champions. Paul Slosberg and Ellie Mullenix, along with partners Del and Georgette Kinney, took the rain-shortened tournament by two strokes with a score of 155. Our Low Net winners of the event went out to Dr. Charlie and Yoo Sook Huh and their partners of Dr. Duckkyu and Kee Chang with a wonderful tournament score of 127. Congratulations to all of our winners and a Thank You to all that participated in a great tournament. This year’s Rider Cup once again did not disappoint except for the weather. The Scotland team, captained by Bob Campbell did all they could to set a solid charge against the American team but came up short. Tony Brice and his American team won a great battle by a final score of 201 – 183 for the victory. Early in the 2nd day Scotland looked great to finally have a non-American victory but strong play by the Middle Americans became too much against Scotland. Thank you to all who participated and also a very special Thanks to Bill Williams for his time and effort with the closing ceremonies to conclude, by far, the best Member Tournament at Black Diamond. We also crowned new Men’s Member-Guest Champions for 2014. Michael Knowlton and Joe Gregory came out with the victory after 3 beautiful days of weather and competition. Mr. Knowlton and Mr. Gregory came out victorious in the shoot-out over Jerry Lingerfelt and his guest George Wright. Thirty-eight teams competed in this years’ event, an increase over last year and played 5 matches over the 3 day period with all Flights being very highly contested but in the end we can only have 1 team Conquer The Quarry so Congratulation to our Men’s MemberGuest Champions. We have been receiving a lot of questions in the previous weeks about how to handle DRA areas, mainly with regards to raking and, if this is needed, to be done by the players. With us playing our DRA areas “down” please do all that you can to make sure that you rake this area after hitting your golf shot. This will increase pace of play and some enjoyment of your errant golf shot.
Tournament winners from the Men’s Member-Guest tournament.
Joe Gregory and Mike Knowlton Overall Champions
Kevin Powers Winner of Flight Four
Jerry Lingerfelt and George Wright Winners of Flight Six Page 3
A Message from Matt DiMase Director of Golf Course Maintenance Dear Members: Spring is finally here and we can put the winter weather behind us. This means longer days and warmer temperatures will result in the Winter Rye Grass dying – also known as “Transition.” We have begun lowering our heights of cut in over-seeded areas to allow sunlight to the Bermuda grass to promote growth. We also sprayed a pre-emergent in March in the roughs as well as applied a fertilizer plus pre-emergent on all tees, fairways, collars, and approaches. We also completed a wall-to-wall Mole Cricket application on the Highlands and Ranch courses as well as Diamond Dunes. This is the same application we made last year when we slit an insecticide into the ground. However, after seeing extensive damage in the outer roughs last year, we extended our treatment into the Bahia areas this year. I have heard comments from members saying that we are not treating the Quarry Course. That statement is false. We are treating the Quarry Course and the Driving Range; this is scheduled April 9th and 10th. Leading up to this application we have been spraying a contact insecticide where we have seen mole cricket activity. Please remember to fill divots and repair ball marks. Sincerely, Matt DiMase
Membership and Real Estate Corner
Please help me welcome the following members that joined in March: John and Linda Kamakian Doug and Marilyn Holmberg Don Taylor Lee Glotzback Ralph Aleman
Real Estate in Black Diamond is finally on the upswing, Black Diamond Realty closed 6 homes since the beginning of the year, 4 of which we had the buying side with several more for the coming months. Call Black Diamond Realty, Inc. if you have any real estate questions 352-746-7400.
Kerry
Kerry Rosselet, Membership and Real Estate Director
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! BDLGA APRIL LADIES’ DAY GAMES (Some games may be switched to different days because of course selection)
APRIL 1, 2014 Quarry Team game: Blind Nine
APRIL 8, 2014
Full Ranch Individual game: Beat the Pro/Manager The Pro/Manager will shoot a target score and each Member will attempt to beat his score with a net score.
APRIL 22, 2014
Full Ranch Team game: 6’s (1BB net on hardest 6; 3BB net on easiest 6; 2BB net on those 6 rated in the middle)
APRIL 29, 2014
Quarry Team game: Skill challenge + Surprises
A Note from BDLGA President Nancy Carey
Our busiest month of the year here at Black Diamond during which we enjoyed three Club sponsored events… our Couples’ Member-Guest, Rider Cup and Men’s Member-Guest tournaments…has come to a close. We are moving along into spring and a slightly more relaxed pace. In addition to our regularly scheduled Ladies’ Day events on Tuesdays, which are so smoothly planned by our Tournament Committee co-chairs Pat Rueff and Susan Savard, our BDLGA has and will run some really special tournaments during this season, and I would like to thank the wonderful women who are chairs of these events, along with their handpicked special committees. Without the work done by our BDLGA members who agree to be responsible for the staging of these tournaments the rest of us would truly be missing out on many great golfing memories!! So kudos to Jane Smart & Margo Grodsky, co-chairs of the CCCC Tournament; Pam Vlcko, chair of the Ladies’ Member-Guest Tournament and Vicky Marinelli & Suzanne Menorca, co-chairs of the Memorial Tournament for the Joyce Burns Cup…as well as to all of their dedicated committee members!
BDLGA Memorial Tournament for the Joyce Burns Cup The annual tournament honoring the memory of our lady golfers will be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 14 & 15, 2014. BDLGA MEMBERS: Start planning by finding a partner to play this special event. To encourage play, we are having a two-day format. We would like 36 teams to play. Cost is $30, this includes lunch on Tuesday and prizes. Vickie Marinelli & Suzanne Menorca, chairs
Golf Outside the Gates (check bulletin board or BDLGA section of website for details)
LADIES’ SPRING INVITATIONAL Monday, April 14th Hosted by Skyview at Terra Vista Deadline: April 9th LADIES’ INVITATIONAL Monday, April 14th The Country Club at Lake City Deadline: April 7th Hope’s Legacy Golf Tournament Saturday, April 19th Royal Oaks Golf Club Deadline: April 5th
Welcome Barbara!
Barbara Moxness, our new Black Diamond resident and LPGA Golf Professional.
Barbara gained our undivided attention with her insights into the game of golf during her talk to the BDLGA after lunch on February 25th. We all look forward to seeing her and learning from her both on and off the course! Page 5
The Path of Citrus County Improving Lives Through Farming By Steve Barnes, Black Diamond Foundation Board of Directors
The Path has operated in Citrus County as a shelter for displaced or homeless men and women for over a decade. I am sure you have seen their pink building and flamingos on Highway 44 on the way to Inverness. How could you miss it? In 2010, DuWayne and Kathryn Sipper started a farm co-op work program for the men and women who reside at The Path. The residents all participate in farm activities to grow and harvest their food. The Path’s farm project gives residents physical exercise, pesticide-free vegetables, and nutrition classes that teach them how to prepare the healthy food they harvest.
Vegetables grown at The Path Farm also contribute to community health through the sale of locally grown, pesticide-free produce at the Hernando Farmers’ Market located on Highway 41 (just south of Chicken King). Vegetables will vary in size and appearance during the season, looking and tasting similar to those grown in a home garden. The vegetable varieties grown at The Path are chosen for flavor, and their ability to produce well in our local climate.
Black Diamond Foundation has partnered with The Path since 2006, providing community grants totalling almost $60,000 for programs, support equipment and facilities, uniquely designed to help fight hunger and homelessness in Citrus County. Of course this is only possible because of your donations and support of the Foundation’s community fund raising activities.
We hope the next time you need fresh vegetables you’ll stop by The Path’s produce stand at the Hernando Farmer’s Market and see how good their locally-grown products really are. You’ll be “making a difference” by treating yourself, and supporting a worthy cause in Citrus County. Page 6
April Calendar of Events 1
Ladies’ Day
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DUPLICATE bridge 6:30PM
5:30 – 7:30 pm
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Mahjong 12:00 pm
BRUnch 9 am - 4 pm
13
BD Foundation Meeting 4 PM
Club Closed
14
Easter Brunch 9 am - 4 pm
20
Mahjong 12:00 pm Club Closed
Reservations Required
A la Carte
Mahjong 12:00 pm
Ladies’ Movie Night
28
Bible Study 9:30 am
Reservations Required
Ladies’ Day A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
29
Ladies’ Day A la Carte
Club Closed
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KNITTERS & CRAFTERS 10AM - 12 NOON TACO NIGHT 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reservations Required SLIDE BOTTOM GIN 6:30PM
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KNITTERS & CRAFTERS 10AM - 12 NOON
Men’s Day aSIAN NIGHT 5:30 - 7:30 PM
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
Study 21 Bible 22 9:30 am
Mahjong 12:00 pm BRUnch 9 am - 4 pm
A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Memorial Tournament for the Joyce Burns Cup
Club Closed
27
Ladies’ Day
15
Bible Study 9:30 am BRUnch 9 am - 4 pm
Reservations Required No Dinner Service
8
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
4
bridge 9:00AM
LADIES’ MEMBER-GUEST
KNITTERS & CRAFTERS 10AM - 12 NOON
A la Carte
Bible Study 9:30 am
3
Trivia Buffet 5:30-7:30 pm Game Starts 6:30 pm
10
LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
No Dinner Service
17
Reading & Discussion Group 4pm
Lunch Served on the veranda 11 am - 4 pm
Club Closed 3pm Dinner Service DUPLICATE BRIDGE 6:30PM No
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KNITTERS & CRAFTERS 10AM - 12 NOON
24
WINE DINNER 6:00 PM
ITALIAN NIGHT 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reservations Required
30
KNITTERS & CRAFTERS 10AM - 12 NOON
TURKEY BUFFET 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reservations Required
BINGO NIGHT 6:30 PM
Reservations Required
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Awards Luncheon
A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
No Dinner Service
11 bridge 9:00AM 12 NINE & DINE
A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
No Dinner Service
18 bridge 9:00AM 19
Good Friday
A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
No Dinner Service
25 bridge 9:00AM 26 LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
No Dinner Service
No Dinner Service
Lunch Schedule Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 4 pm
— Members — Please help us ensure that your dining experience is satisfactory by making reservations in advance for all evening dinner services. Our staffing is based on your reservations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Page 7
Hours of Operation
Recipe of the Month - Chef Kenny
Driving Range Monday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Zucchini Fritters Yield: About 10 2 1/2 inch fritters 1 pound (about 2 medium) zucchini 1 teaspoon coarse or Kosher salt, plus extra to taste 2 scallions, split lengthwise and sliced thin 1 large egg, lightly beaten Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Olive or another oil of your choice, for frying
Golf Shop Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm ForeTees Internet: 24-Hour Access
To serve (optional) 1 cup sour cream 1 to 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest Pinches of salt 1 small minced or crushed clove of garlic
Tennis Courts Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Pool Monday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Pool temperature maintained at 84° Fitness Center Open 24/7 with use of Access Code
Reading & Discussion Group
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Have a baking sheet ready. Trim ends off zucchini and grate them either on the large holes of a box grater or, if you have one, using the shredding blade of a food processor. The latter is my favorite as I’m convinced it creates the coarsest and most rope-like strands and frankly, I like my fritters to look like mops. In a large bowl, toss zucchini with 1 teaspoon coarse salt and set aside for 10 minutes. Wring out the zucchini in one of the following ways: pressing it against the holes of a colander with a wooden spoon to extract the water, squeezing out small handfuls at a time, or wrapping it up in a clean dishtowel or piece of cheese cloth and wring away. You’ll be shocked (I was!) by the amount of liquid you’ll lose, but this is a good thing as it will save the fritters from sogginess. Return deflated mass of zucchini shreds to bowl. Taste and if you think it could benefit from more salt (most rinses down the drain), add a little bit more; we found 1/4 teaspoon more just right. Stir in scallions, egg and some freshly ground black pepper. In a tiny dish, stir together flour and baking powder, then stir the mixture into the zucchini batter. In a large heavy skillet — cast iron is perfect — heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Drop small bunches of the zucchini mixture onto the skillet only a few at a time so they don’t become crowded and lightly nudge them flatter with the back of your spatula. Cook the fritters over moderately high heat until the edges underneath are golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. If you find this happening too quickly, reduce the heat to medium. Flip the fritters and fry them on the other side until browned underneath again, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain briefly on paper towels then transfer to baking sheet and then into the warm oven until needed. Repeat process, keeping the pan well-oiled, with remaining batter. I like to make sure that the fritters have at least 10 minutes in the oven to finish setting and getting extra crisp. For the topping, stir together the sour cream, lemon juice, zest, salt and garlic and adjust the flavors to your taste. Dollop on each fritter before serving. These fritters are also delicious with a poached or fried egg on top, trust me. Do ahead: These fritters keep well, either chilled in the fridge for the better part of a week and or frozen in a well-sealed package for months. When you’re ready to use them, simply spread them out on a tray in a 325 degree oven until they’re hot and crisp again. The April 17th meeting of the Reading and Discussion Group will be focusing on The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. The Goldfinch is more than a 700-plus page turner about a tragic loss: it’s also a globe-spanning mystery about a painting that has gone missing, an examination of friendship, and a rumination on the nature of art and appearances. Theo, as a nine year old child, is in an explosion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His mother is killed and as a reminder of her, Theo takes a beloved painting off the wall of the museum. His life takes numerous twists and turns because of that one fateful moment. For more information call Faeth Houle.
The Clubhouse @ Black Diamond Ranch Brunch: Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Lunch: Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Dinner: See Calendar Take-Out Window: Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Men’s Lounge Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 noon – close Saturday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Trivia Night Winners 3-6-14 1st Place: BRIDGERS: $228.00
Lorraine Carrier Ellen Hinsenkamp Eve & Bill Taylor Linda Youell Milt & Sharron Rosenberg Tom Mangold 2nd Place INTUITS: $159.60
Dick & Sue Boergert Pam Kelly John & Nancy Roberts Jerry & Barb Overholt Jay & Susan Griner
3rd Place: BDRP: $68.40
Nancy Egly Margo Grodsky Charlotte McKim Steve & Fran Johnson Jim & Dona Wood Page 8