Category: Features

Pet of the Month

Annie is a very lucky dog My name is Annie and I am a rescue dog. I was living in Phoenix with my owner when he got really sick. He ended up in the hospital with MRSA and had to give me up. We were both very sad. He called Rescue a Golden of Arizona…

PC Quilters already preparing for fall veterans program

For the past two years, PebbleCreek quilters have created red, white and blue quilts to be given to veterans that are residents of PebbleCreek. The making and awarding of quilts have been joyful experiences for the recipients and those that created the quilts. Sewing and quilting times began May 18 with Marka Publicover, Linda Publicover,…

John Spooler named Rotarian of the Year

New officers to lead the Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek during the 2019-2020 program year were recently installed at their installation dinner. The end of the year celebration was attended by District Governor Elect David Simmer and Assistant District Governor Debra Undhjem. The incoming officers are Charlie Miller, President, Chuck Streeter, President Elect and Tom…

Ed Buda and Jean McKay tie the knot

PebbleCreek residents, Ed Buda and Jean McKay, were married Saturday, May 11, 2019, in the private dining room at Toscano’s. Officiating at the ceremony was Pastor Mike Lonchar, a close family friend. Music was provided by Dr. Muriel Long at the piano, while Justin Balczak handled the photography. The Best Man was Jeff Buda, brother…

Upcoming Camera Club events

Lynn Warren At the May meeting, club members enjoyed an informative presentation on composition by PebbleCreek artist Diana Matney. The presentation covered ways to improve photos by using concepts as simple as “Rule of Thirds” to more exotic concepts such as “Fibonacci Spirals.” Even though we primarily think of these relative to photography, Diana pointed…

Mercedes Club notice

Mike Minges My apologies; rather than have a club for MB Sls only, if I want the Mercedes Club of America’s blessing, all Mercedes owners, past and present are welcome. Everyone that responded please respond again and I will start a new file. We’ve all heard “you can’t take it with you,” but we do…

Word of the Month: Sarcophagus

David Zapatka Just having toured the Valley of the Kings and Queens in Luxor, Egypt, my mind is filled with hieroglyphic and sarcophagus images. Touring the tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti 1, Seti 2, Ramses 2 and Nefertari, I was astounded by the beauty, artistry, vibrant colors, carvings and intricate work done by these ancient people.…

In Passing

Mitchel Irlenborn Mitchel (Mitch) J. Irlenborn, age 77 of Goodyear, AZ passed away May 27, 2019. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was born September 18, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Gus and Ann Irlenborn. Mitch graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1964. He earned a master’s degree…