Softball Player Profile: Jay Yoakum

Larry Wolfe Jay Yoakum’s adult life can be divided into three very distinct phases: Soldier, Rancher, and Trucking Company Owner. The New Mexico native joined the Army as a 17-year-old, serving our country from 1972 to 1983 as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Jay says that he was looking for “a little excitement,”…

Ladies-Only Billiards

Dannette Hunnel Cottonwood Ladies Billiards Ladies, meet us on Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and noon in Room A-5 (behind the Cottonwood Library) to play pool. It’s a casual atmosphere—non-competitive, no dues, and no pool cue needed. There is no attendance commitment or expectations to find a sub for an absence. Drop-ins are welcome. No…

IronOaks Lady Breakers

Kim Hutchinson Happy Holidays from IronOaks Lady Breakers! Have you played pool before and forgotten the rules? IronOaks Lady Breakers might be just what you need. IronOaks Lady Breakers would like to invite you to stop by and check us out! We play casual and fun 8-ball and 9-ball. We meet every Monday and Tuesday…

Word of the Month: Elysian

David Zapatka Reader Kim Park writes, “I frequent Elysian Spa here in Chandler. I love their name, Elysian, which is one of my favorite words. You might want to research this word for a future WOTM column.” Elysian—ely·sian i-ˈli-zhən; ih-lizh-uhn adjective: blissful or delightful in a way that seems otherworldly; of, relating to, or resembling…