Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Wednesday League completed their spring and summer competitions and announced the winners. There will be no leagues again until fall. There was a luncheon after the finals, and the group gave a gift to retiring league director Marie Hargus. Winners: First place Donna Nelson, second place Mary Ann Rice, third place Pat…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “As opposed to the volley, which is a shot taken when the ball is still in the air, the half volley is hit just after the ball has bounced. It is a reaction shot taken most often as…
Jim Wegman, Publicity It is my sad duty to announce the recent passing of former Niner Duane Pontek. Duane was an active member as well as the president of the IronOaks HOA Board of Directors, and golfers could always depend on his support in golf-related matters. Our sincere condolences are offered to his wife Carol…
Father’s Day George Stahl Like many of you, I no longer have a father. I lost mine over 10 years ago, but I can still remember his face when we said our goodbyes. He was in the hospital and couldn’t talk. When I told him that I loved him, he smiled and blinked his eyes.…
Judy Onken This is a public service announcement—The CLGA must replace the current and totally inept sharer of club news. People’s names are left off pictures, news stories don’t match accompanying photos, and all reports are a month old. Well, I guess the “month old” business can’t be helped. While the powers that be ponder…
Judy Wegener We have begun saying goodbye to our snowbird friends for the current season. So good to see our Canadian residents back after an almost two-year hiatus. Looking forward to next season and getting back to “normal”! 4/5/22 Low Net Flight 1: 1st Lynda Smith, 2nd Judy Bray, 3rd Kathy Schneider; Flight 2: 1st…