Softball player profile: Jim Entwistle

Larry Wolfe A true “Upstate New Yorker,” Jim Entwistle grew up in Utica and spent most of his work career in Rochester. Jim played high school basketball and baseball for the Utica Free Academy Titans, lettering four times in baseball. Jim and his twin brother John were the star pitcher/catcher combination throughout their youth baseball…

Summer months at the SLWA

Ellie Clark On a much smaller scale, our membership continues to work throughout the summer months. Preparation for our Annual Flea Market and Bazaar is ongoing and involves receiving, pricing and boxing up the items we hope to sell at the bazaar. If you have items that you wish to donate, we would appreciate a…

East Valley Marines Award Scholarship

Denise Lott Each year, the East Valley Marines, Detachment 1296, awards a scholarship to a graduating senior who is involved with the Marines JROTC program at Vista Grande High School in Casa Grande. The scholarship for $1000 is based on the recommendations of the JROTC instructors who evaluate grades, community involvement and military bearing. This…

New Fire and Medical authority forming

Brian Curry The governing fire boards of both the Sun Lakes fire district and the North County fire and medical district have approved the adoption of an intergovernmental agreement forming the first fire and medical authority in Maricopa County. The fire and medical authority has been established pursuant to Arizona revised statues governing a “Joint…

ILGA news and scores

E.J. Toon receives her Club Championship prize from club President Betty Schechter

Marcella Brown, Publicity Chairperson E.J. Toon received the Club Championship prize; Mary Dyrseth is the 1st flight winner while Kathy Schnell won the 2nd flight. Lois Coomans is the 3rd flight winner and Jo Ann Zerwekh is the 4th flight winner. The Best of the Best gross winner is Ann Annis, and net is winner…