Lila Ritchie Details of a new Cottonwood Lady Niners’ website were unveiled at the December 17 Christmas luncheon and meeting. Designed and implemented by member Kathy Bushbaum, the website includes new member information as well as league news, golf winners and membership listing. “It’s simple to use,” said Bushbaum, “but includes all the information needed…
Another page of the calendar has turned; 2016 has arrived and it’s time to hit the fairways once again. MEMBERSHIP: Thanks to Jordy Primack we have a new member, Marvin Carmickle. Thanks Jordy and Welcome Marvin. We have four additional new members: Joe Lombardo, Robert Melhuish, Dick Neegard and Bill Aldrich. Glad to have you in…
Results of recent events: 12/03 and 12/05. Home and Home with Leisure World – Gross: 1st Dave Tjosvold and Evan Owens, 2nd Victor Lesch and Budd Livingstone, 3rd Rick Gaube and Herschel Johnson; Net: 1st Ron Fish and Rick Nelson, 2nd Gerry Kuczek and David Eriks 3rd Ron Sarnicki and Danny Jetton 12/05. Afternoon Individual…
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;…