Larry Wolfe The A-1 Golf Cart team, managed by Gary Hillabolt, won both the winter league pennant and the end-of-year tournament titles. The golfers had to sweep a season-ending doubleheader from Mutual of Omaha, managed by Mike Gloyd, to clinch the title. They did just that with 14-11 and 17-11 victories on the last day…
Bob Greene, Publicity With the advent of the hot days of summer and the migration of golfers, often referred to as snowbirds to other parts of the state and country, it is as if the golf season is drawing to a close, or at least a significant reduction of numbers of players on the courses.…
Pastor Jerry McGhee Years ago the kind, friendly demeanor of a gentleman who conducted his church’s banking was noted by a bank teller, and that bank teller encouraged one of her friends to visit the church he represented. In time, that friend’s family became members of the church. The point of this abbreviated story is…
The Chandler Food Bank has notified Risen Savior Lutheran Church that it exceeded last year’s spring Food Drive with total donations of 4,535 pounds (2.3 tons) of canned and packaged foods – enough food to enable Chandler families to prepare over 3,500 meals. In addition, they donated checks totaling $145 which have been forwarded to…
Bob Armstrong, Publicity So on Tuesday, May 3, members and guests were treated to the Cottonwood/Palo Verde Spring Assistant Pro Skins Game, this time held at the CWCC course! We watched in awe as balls literally disappeared on their way down the fairways and approach shots mostly found their targets. Maybe a lesson or two…
Ann Rounthwaite The Oakwood Lady Niners had a busy and rewarding spring. April 12 brought a game where only the part three and five holes were counted. Winners Flight 2: 1st Linda Liberti, 2nd Georgeanne Bell and Judy Hedding; Flight 3: 1st Barbara Stewart and Julia Collier, 2nd Annette Carrington. On April 19th the OLNGA…
With our May awards luncheon behind us and the snowbirds flown, it is time to report our event winners for 2015-2016 season. Low Net Championship Overall Winner: Carol Jones First Flight: Kay Kaiser Second Flight: Betty Dupuis Third Flight: Jane Huber Fourth Flight: Carol Jones Fifth Flight: Betty Wolfmeyer Club Championship Overall Winner: Glo Malmberg…
Gacy Vacin The Lucky Shot Pool Club wrapped up another successful season with its annual spring awards meeting April 15 at the Cottonwood Country Club. Club President Gary Vacin welcomed the members and thanked them for their support during the year. Club Treasurer Roy Partridge reported that the club was in sound shape financially and…
John Concannon, Publicity For whatever the reason, and in spite of repeated statements to the contrary, the renovation project for the Ironwood golf course is underway amid concerns on the part of several members that the renovation is for purpose of course beautification. This is incorrect. The primary purpose for the renovation is to install…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Hey, we had some April showers and that could mean May flowers or more grass on the fairways. As summer draws closer, many of our winter golfers are packing their suitcases, loading the cars, closing the house and heading out. Some of our members have already left for the season. We wish…