Category: Features

Customers now have more options at Phoenix Sky Harbor

David J. Ramirez, Public Information Officer Your travel options keep increasing at “America’s Friendliest Airport®,” Sky Harbor International. American Airlines recently announced that it is adding seasonal nonstop service between Phoenix and New Orleans, LA; Wichita, KS and Cedar Rapids, IA. A daily flight to each destination is scheduled to begin Dec. 18. The New…

Happy Birthday to you!

70th champagne birthday party for JoAnne Braun Sandy Stephens What a party it was with more than 70 PebbleCreek friends and family members came to celebrate JoAnne’s milestone birthday. JoAnne’s daughter, Sherri, from Chicago, and son, Scott, his wife, Stacy, with grandson, Matt, from Tempe, made the gathering extra special. JoAnne’s daughter Sherri and Jeff…

Artist creates lasting memory

Vicki Ray When fiber artist Donna Holbeck seeks inspiration, she looks to her surroundings. A former rug weaver, Holbeck tried rug hooking and was in love with the art form by her third project. She experiments with materials, techniques and subject matter. A thrift-store plate inspired one rug; watching quail outside her window inspired another.…

Election Essentials

Are you a forward thinking leader? Susan Knox Wilson The PebbleCreek Homeowners Association (PCHOA) Election Committee is calling for candidates interested in running for PebbleCreek’s board of directors. The volunteer position is for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2020. Qualified candidates must be homeowners in good standing and be available to attend HOA board…

In Passing

Carolyn Shirley Colton Mrs. Carolyn Shirley Colton, age 83, died on June 8, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ. She was born on April 21, 1936 in San Diego, CA to Carroll and Shirley Chapman. Carolyn was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also belonged to the California Teachers Association and was voted…

2 Your Health: Common types of dizziness and vertigo

Tyler Guymon, AZOPT Buckeye clinic manager and doctor of physical therapy If you have ever woken up one day experiencing symptoms of dizziness and vertigo without knowing why, you are not alone. While many cases of dizziness and vertigo can be traced to a specific incident, many times, patients can’t recall the moment these symptoms…

Word of the Month: Demotic

  David Zapatka I attend a five-day conference every summer where experts are brought in to speak about a wide variety of topics. This year’s annual gathering had 218 speakers lecturing, hosting interactive gatherings and running tournaments on 308 interesting and entertaining topics. Being a lifelong student, I’m in my element when I can learn…