Ret Convey Being a hero is a full time job. We demand that they impress us with their greatness, touch our hearts in undefinable ways and introduce us to a world where all things are possible. But most of all, these people must inspire us to hope. Only when our demands are met do we…
Category: Sports
Sports, January 2017
Bernie Eaton: Tour double winner
Barbara Johnson Everyone here at the SaddleBrooke Golf Course is just overwhelmed that our Pro Bernie Eaton has received not one but two prestigious awards. The first one is the 2016 Southwest Section PGA Player Development Award. The second award is being named the 2016 Southern Chapter of the Southwest Section Golf Pro of the…
Sports, January 2017
SaddleBrooke Lady Niners show holiday cheer
Barbara Johnson The SaddleBrooke Lady Niners held their last big event of 2016 on December 13 with their annual Holiday Luncheon. They started the day with a fun game of golf where they got to throw out their three worst holes of the day (winners were determined by their scores based on two thirds of…
Sports, January 2017
Warren Tiahrt takes his seat on the hole-in-one train
Bob Edelblut It is really quite amazing the number of holes-in-one members of the MPMGA have recorded this year. Warren Tiahrt made it 16 on Saturday, November 12 at the Preserve Golf Club. This must be some kind of record! Warren’s playing partner Nick Nicholas said after Warren hit his shot, that he thought it…
Sports, January 2017
SaddleBrooke Softball’s Thanksgiving Mark Foster Memorial Tournament
Jonathan Green Sunshine and softball stars came out to warm and entertain hundreds of fans and to honor the memory of one of our good friends, Mark Foster, at yet another SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) holiday tournament, Saturday, November 26 at SaddleBrooke Stadium. They were all well fed, too! Mark Foster passed away this…
Sports, January 2017
Let’s Swim Clinic
Stroke improvement for new or returning lap swimmers Next clinic begins: Wednesday, February 15 Eight sessions (four weeks) at DesertView Pool Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Improve your stroke techniques for exercise, enjoyment and conditioning Email: [email protected] to sign up or for more information! Class limited to 24 DesertView Lap Pool will be…
Sports, January 2017
SBWGA celebrates 2016
The Christmas Holiday Luncheon is always a festive time for the SBWGA-18 and this December was no different. President Brenda Brown, in her jovial style, thanked the outgoing board for a tremendous year of unity and accomplishment. The new board was introduced taking the oath of office for 2017. President Sheila Clarkin, Vice President Venetia…
Sports, January 2017
Moving on at STC
Jay Clayton Wilson SaddleBrooke’s world class tennis venue has always been a highly valued asset for players and the entire community. How could anyone improve on such a good thing, one might ask? Why just not kick back, get some exercise now and then and let the club coast in comfort? We have all these…
Sports, January 2017
Holly Jolly Tournament highlights
Diane Mazzarella MPLN members celebrated the season with their Holly Jolly Tournament Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice at MountainView Golf Club on December 6, 2016. Festivities began with a team tournament. First place went to the team of Joyce Sutay, JoAnn Wilbour, Caroline Whitt and Karen Richey with payouts going to the top five…
Sports, January 2017
Don Plapinger makes it 17
Bob Edelblut I truly thought there were no more seats on the hole-in-one train. Boy was I wrong. On Sunday, December 4 Don Plapinger aced the thirteenth hole at the MountainView Golf Course. Connie and Don were playing in their regular Sunday couples group and Jack and Debbie Hammer were their playing partners. Spouses are…