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
The Gila Bend Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Tuesday evening. The owner was not home but children playing nearby heard the smoke alarm and the fire department was soon on the scene. Damage was in the kitchen but the home was saved and no one was injured.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 6/23/09
Magician Craig Davis performed at the Summer Reading program at the Gila Bend Branch, Maricopa County Library.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 6/18/09
The B.P.O. Elks Lodge #2089 held their annual Flag Day ceremony on Saturday. The Luke AFB Honor Guard presented the colors. The patriotic address was by Captain Richard Tatum. History of the flag was read by Exalted Ruler Richard Juarez with volunteers bringing in the historical flags.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 6/11/09
Councilmen sworn in on Tuesday night are (l-r) Donny Young, Fernando Fernandez, Jr. and Ron Henry. The council selected Ron Henry as Mayor.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 6/4/09
Gila Bend High School's Class of 2009 after their cap throwing on graduation night. Thirty-three seniors received diplomas on Friday night at Fuentes Stadium. Congratulations Monsters!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 5/28/09
J.B. Getzwiller brought in the flag as part of the Town of Gila Bend's Memorial Day observance at Pioneer Cemetery. Fire Chief Birchfield and Assistant Chief Pirtle raised the flag. Speakers included Veteran Hank Moser, Col. (Ret.) Uken and Representative Pat Fleming.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 5/21/09
The 1st Annual Distinguished Student Awards Banquet was held at Paloma School by the Gila Bend Rotary Club. Rotarian Jesus Rubalcava and Potary Club President Diane Dempsey presented the banners to the top students.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 5/14/09
Earl Carpenter of the Gila Bend Rotary Club presents Nancy Cassel a "Thank You" award for her service as club secretary for 18 years. The presentation was made at the 27th annual Gila Bend Rotary Distinguished Student Award and Scholarship Banquet. Nancy, a native Gila Bender, has moved and is now in a Rotary Club in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 5/7/09
Winners in the Aquafina-Major League Baseball "Pitch, Hit and Run" competition are shown with Town of Gila Bend's Recreation Director Sonny Hoffman. Blue ribbon winners will go on to the sectional competiton.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK - 4/30/09
Gila Bend High School Prom Royalty for 2009: (l-r) Prince Sergio Artea, Princess Mayra Leon, King Jesus Sandoval and Queen Aimee Singleterry. The prom was held Saturday night in the gym with the theme "Midnight Masquerade".
