Ann Rounthwaite Members of the Oakwood Lady Niners Golf Association showed their mettle this winter when they continued to golf in cold temperatures under cloudy skies through December and early January. They must have been inspired by the warmth and cheer engendered at the Christmas dinner on December 13, when golfers and their guests donned…
Dianne Zimmerman and Jeni James (Buckeye) won the highly-attended 4.5 Women’s Doubles Tournament at Mesa Regal December 7. This was the second tournament Dianne and Jeni played together. They won all but one game sending them to the gold medal round undefeated. The gold medal match was exciting and tough as Dianne and Jeni lost…
John Concannon, Publicity My subject for this Splash issue Personality of the Month is Jim Poole. I met Jim for the first time at his home in Ironwood and came away in awe of one of the most diverse sportsmen I have met in Sun Lakes. Jim was born in Nashville, TN, but early on moved…
Larry Wolfe When you first meet Tom Kasunic, you’d guess “stand out athlete.” And you’d be right. Tom was captain of his high school football team, earning All-Catholic, All-Metro and Honorable Mention All-State honor, while playing for Austin Catholic Prep in Detroit. He was also an All-League baseball player for the Friars. Later, he played…
Ruth Rees, Publicity December 8 was a divided attention day; some golfers were trying to finish high in the Olga Cup Tournament, while others were simply enjoying playing a nice course within the friendly parameters of OLGA. Winners in the other game (Pro Shop Pick) of the day were: Flight 1: 1st (tie) R. Hoiby…
Sue Elsner December 16 was the last day of the fall Wednesday Women’s Tennis League in Cottonwood. ‘Twas the season as well for the end-of-the-league party, including lunch, gifts and awards. Mary Ann Rice, league coordinator, had organized the lunch and awards, as well as the outdoor heaters for the chilly morning event. The winning…
Nancy Davis Ironwood Lady Niners Standing Committees: In addition to the Executive Board, the Ironwood Lady Niners League has Standing Committees that give their time and expertise to make our club so successful and fun; 2016 Standing Committee Members are Pairings/Games Linda Liberti; Scoring Denise Fleshner; Handicap-Membership Rachel Enloe; Orientation Marcia Gaudioso and Judy Frink;…
Ruth Rees, Publicity In spite of decorating, baking and hosting for the holiday season, our hardy OLGA golfers gave their all for prestige and prize money in recent weeks. On December 15, the game was a team game: Gross and Net. Winners were 1st S. Bowditch, L. Thrash, P. D’Amore and Betty Schechter, 2nd (tie)…
Carole Schmidt On December 11 the league played a Four-Ball Christmas Presents game. Results: Flight A: 1st Rod and Sue Richmond and Rob and Mercedes DellaCroce, 2nd Darrell and Carol Wilcox and Al and Sharon Bowditch, 3rd Jim and Sharon Laird and John Kiehl and Carol Russell; Flight B: 1st Jim and Fran Morin and…
John Concannon, Publicity Wow, just another few days and there will only be 11 months until the New Year. It’s getting scary just how fast time is flying by. The new IMGA Board of Directors held its first meeting of the New Year, and although we have lost the services of John Skoworn, Steve Westhoff…