Serving the communities of Gila Bend, Paloma and Sentinel, Arizona. The Gila Bend Sun is published on Thursday each week and available at newstands throughout Gila Bend (Maricopa County), Arizona. Paid subscriptions are sent by periodical class mail.  

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Some of the volunteers at Gila Bend's annual "Pitch-In for Gila Bend" Clean-up day on Saturday. Photo by the CAP office.   

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 2/25/10

Gila Bend High School's Lady Monsters basketball team are 1A State Basketball Runner Ups. They returned from the Prescott Valley tournament and were met by the Gila Bend Fire Department for a parade to the gym where a rally was held.  

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 2/18/10

Gila Bend's Town Council voted to remove the Gila Bend welcome signs, also known as the "Old Crab signs". They are planning on replacing them with modern, granite and metal signs that say "Welcome to Gila Bend, Arizona". Many residents are upset with this decision.   

A Basketball Skills Clinic was held at the Gila Bend gym on President's Day under the direction of High School Principal Bill Wirtzberger.  

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 2/11/10

Valentine's Day Royalty crowned at the Senior Center/Kindergarten lunch on Monday were Princess Tianna Henry, Queen Linda Isetts (Jingles the Clown), King Billy Isetts (Billy the Clown), and Prince Jose Vuarte. The theme was western.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 2/4/10

Gila Bend High School's 1st annual Hoopcoming Royalty are Queen Aby Villegas and King Ricardo Bando. Aby plays basketball for the Lady Monsters and Ricardo plays basketball for the Monsters. Ricardo is Gila Bend's Rotary Exchange Student from Brazil. 

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 1/28/10

Cody Caprenter (left) was named "Fireman of the Year" at the Gila Bend Fire Department's 2nd annual Firemen's Ball on Saturday at the Elks Lodge. David Morris (left) was named "Rookie of the Year". All firemen and cadets received awards for years of service and recognition for the fires they worked this past year.  Presentations were made by Fire Chief David Birchfield.  

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 1/21/10

The Town of Gila Bend received a big check to deposit: $2,598,390. Mayor Ron Henry (right) accepts the check from Alan Stephens, Arizona State Director of USDA Rural Development. The money will be used for water lines, fire hydrants and waste water.   

Ashley Wirtzberger of the Gila Bend High School Lady Monsters made the 472nd 3-pointer of her career on Tuesday night at the game against San Pasqual. Ashley broke the National Federation of State High Schools Association 3-point record and now holds the top title. Congratulations Ashley!  

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 1/14/10

Parents met in Logan Auditorium with the Arizona State Department of Education on improving Gila Bend Elementary School.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 1/7/10

The Lady Monsters Basketball team of Gila Bend High School won First place in the Buckeye Tournament. Alex Wirtzberger, Ashley Wirtzberger and Genesis Fernandez were named to the all-tournament team. Ashley was named Outstanding player. The team is shown with Coach Dallas Luttrell. Photo by Richard Hopkins.   

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 12/31/09

Santa Claus make his rounds in Gila Bend Christmas Eve before heading out to his world-wide delivery. He is pictured with Monica Birchfield, one of Black Bart's great-granddaughters.   

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 12/24/09

Gila Bend's "Santa in the Park" was held on Saturday. Santa spent three hours visiting with every child in line. This is an event of the Town of Gila Bend Parks and Recreation Department under the direction of Sonny Hoffman.     

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 12/17/09

Gila Bend Elementary School's Holiday Program was Thursday night. Above, the first graders sing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." 

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 12/10/09

Gila Bend's Community Christmas Tree in the Community Center Park. The annual light parade was Saturday night and Santa Claus led the countdown of the tree lighting. 

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 12/3/09

Gila Bend High School Monsters played a home game this week. Monsters won 60 to 36. 

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 11/26/09

Gila Bend's 1st annual "Santa's Show and Shine" Car Show was held this Saturday. Winners of the four divisions are shown.   

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 11/19/09