Larry Wolfe With roots in both Nebraska and Colorado, Mike Willits was born in the Cornhusker State, but lived in Ft. Collins and Greeley, Colorado, before returning to Cozad, Nebraska, where he played high school basketball and football for the Haymakers. He also played American Legion baseball in the summers. It was then back to…
Sports, January 2018
OLNGA – new season
Molly Bergesen We started off the season with a step-aside scramble on our first three golf dates in November. Weather was ideal and because we weren’t recording our scores, a lot of us took the opportunity to “practice” our shots. Additionally, it was a great time to catch up on news, especially with the snowbirds…
Sports, January 2018
OLNGA – past presidents and November luncheon
Molly Bergesen We had a wonderful luncheon on Tuesday, November 14, to start our 2018 season. We also had some very special guests: Paula Ferguson, past president 1999; Gail Jones, past president 2000; Marie Montagne, past president 2001; and Karen Kanda, past president 2003. Other former OLNGA members attending were Jo Williams, Barbara McMullen, Barbara…
Sports, January 2018
Never a “dill” moment with this Pickleball Club
Janet Myrick The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club of IronOaks held its December social on Saturday afternoon, December 9. JoAnn Zapatka formed teams according to their birthdates (January birthdates with December, February with November, etc.) Each team played five matches, one game to 11. Prizes were given along with six raffle prizes. Evonne Jasnic received…
Sports, January 2018
Fall softball season wraps up
Larry Wolfe The fall softball season wrapped up a week after our press deadline, so you’ll need to go to the Stats page on our website, www.sunlakessoftball.com, to see the final standings and batting averages. Heading into the final week of play, Ken Brenden’s Financial Services club and Manager Tom Kasunic’s Rustlers Realty squad were…
Sports, January 2018
CLGA news
Mary Nelson The course looks great. Superintendent Bill Todd and his crew did a remarkable job on the overseed this year. We would like to give a special thanks to them for all they do for us. Upcoming tournament events to be aware of for this season are as follows: January 4 is the CGLA/PVLGA…
Sports, January 2018
Cottonwood Lady Niners
Lorri Morgan, Publicity A Flock of Flamingos in Sun Lakes? No, it’s the Pretty in Pink Cottonwood Lady Niners at the Welcome Back Luncheon held November 16 on the pro shop patio. The weather was fantastic, and most of the snowbirds had flown back to their winter habitat. Kathy Sullivan started her season out…
Sports, January 2018
SLLGA 18 holers results
Nancy Field Low Gross: Flight 1: 1st Nicole Wadley, 2nd Daryl Mellafont, 3rd Christine Schultz; Flight 3: 1st Pinky Kubiak, 2nd Dori Winchester, 3rd Betty Place, Cheryl Reed; Flight 2: 1st Marylou Claypool, 2nd Carolyn Luna, 3rd Betty Ulrich; Flight 4: 1st Elaine Donovel, 2nd Jan Fletcher, 3rd Joyce Switzky; Flight 5: 1st (tie) Sandi…
Sports, January 2018
Oasis Park Bocce season
Bill Townsend The Sun Lakes Oasis Bocce league is the place to be in 2017-2018. Beginning January 17, we will play on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday mornings for a 65-minute match, with games beginning at 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The Thursday and Friday sessions will be at 9:00 a.m. and…
Sports, January 2018
OLGA news and scores
Carol Smith December has been busy so far, highlighted by our Charity Golf and Luncheon. We raised $3,600 for the Dogs 4 Vets organization. Ryan Newman spoke about his dog Gus that actually saved his life after he returned from the Army – a very touching story. We installed our new board for 2017: President…