HERITAGE SHORES GOLF COURSE...THE GEM OF SUSSEX COUNTY

The golf course which opened in July 2007 was designed by Arthur Hills (one of leading golf course architects in the nation) stretches to 7,005 yards from the back tees. There are five tees to choose from that allows players of all skill levels to enjoy the course. The course is a classic links style with water hazards on 17 of the 18 holes and has over 75 bunkers. The wind at Heritage Shores plays a factor on every day and makes the course play different from day to day.

One of the golf holes that goes into making Heritage Shores one of the best courses in the area is the Par 4 Fifth Hole. It measures 465 yards from the back tees. There is a pond on your left hand side as you tee off, but there is a generous fairway for your ball to find. Your approach shot is where the fun begins on this hole, the fairway is bisected with an environmental area that starts 80 yards from the green and is surrounded by a group of trees on both sides of the fairway. Around the green there is a bunker on the left, with collection areas on the right hand side that offers golfers many options for their next shot to the green. On the green a player will find a green with subtle breaks that slopes from back to front.

Along with the Par 4 Fifth Hole, the collection of par 3’s at Heritage Shores are among the best collection of these holes in the area. Included in these par 3’s is the 16th hole which is perhaps the most beautiful hole at the course. It measures 218 yards from the back tees and is perfectly fit between houses on the right and hills on the left that frame the hole magnificently. There is a bunker on the front part of the green that stretches along the right hand side and a collection area on the left hand side.

The last great feature of Heritage Shores is the immaculate condition that the golf course is kept in. The greens at Heritage Shores are among the finest on the Eastern Shore, and for a golf course that is fairly new all the credit goes to the Superintendent Dave Clem and his staff. Heritage Shores with its condition and great golf holes is truly a gem in Sussex County and a course that will be enjoyed by all players of all skill levels.

Upcoming Events at Heritage Shores Club

Below is a list of events being hosted at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse that are open to the public. For more information on any of these events, please call (302) 337-9926.


APRIL
4/12/2009 Easter Brunch 11:00 - 2:00
4/15/2009 Piano Bar
4/24/2009 MS Walk Fundraiser

MAY
5/5/2009 Cinco De Mayo Party
5/10/2009 Mother's Day Brunch 11:00-2:00

JUNE
6/19/2009 Chamber Tournament
6/21/2009 Father's Day

Tips for Spring Cleaning

The flowers are blooming, the birds are serenading, and our house still feels like it's stuck with winter blues. Spring-cleaning is a tradition that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the hectic seasons of spring and summer.

Do you need help spring-cleaning? Believe it or not, spring-cleaning is more than just cleaning and disinfecting areas of your home not normally cleaned. It's all about combining thorough cleaning and organization of your entire home, including outdoor and typically unseen areas from the living room to the laundry room.

If we're truly honest with ourselves, we'll admit our normal housecleaning routine can be lax and infrequent. Spring-cleaning will ensure you make up for those days of sliding a dust rag carelessly across the dining room table simply to remove the appearance of dust.

Tackling your spring-cleaning project is simple. First, determine if you'll have any help. If yes, your helpers can assist with creating your Spring-Cleaning Project Plan to include the rooms, tasks and tools you'll need to get the job done. (If you'll be tackling spring-cleaning alone, you might want to consider scheduling your project tasks over a few weeks to avoid burnout and back aches.)

Pick a day, or a series of days or weekends when you'll complete your spring-cleaning tasks. If possible, don't bleach floors or bathroom surfaces on a day when you can't open windows and properly ventilate the area. Also consider completing any outdoor spring-cleaning projects first to avoid staining freshly cleaned walls or carpets with outside debris.

Here are a few of the most critical items you will want to either complete or consider completing during your spring-cleaning:

1. Get rid of items you no longer need or use!


2. Change your furnace filter (try and do this monthly).


3. Wipe down baseboards, molding, air vents, furnace return, window and doorframes, windowsills, door and room thresholds.


4. Clean every lamp, ceiling fan and light fixture, inside and outside.


5. Launder or dry clean all drapes and linens.


6. Wash the windows, inside and outside.


7. Inspect and clean under all raised furniture and beds.


8. Thoroughly clean all art, pictures or décor on the walls and all decorative items on furniture or shelves.


9. Clean your fireplace inside and out.

By now you've likely found items you haven't seen in years and cleaned areas you didn't know you had. The point of spring-cleaning is to get into absolutely everything into your home. Don't hold back and be sure you take your time to carefully complete each task for each room. You'll be glad you did. And finally, try to enjoy your spring-cleaning project. Most of us find pleasure in standing back to see a job well done and complete.