Category: Features

In Passing – February 2015

Donald L. Hupperts

Donald L. Hupperts Hupperts, Donald L., age 83, of Goodyear, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2015. Cherished husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and dear friend to many, he was preceded in death in June 2014, by his loving wife of 55 years, Janice Ann, and leaves to join her in paradise. Don was…

Employee Spotlight – February 2015

Chef Bernardo Alvear (left) receives award from PCHOA President John Kiekbusch.

Vickie Hamilton What makes a good chef? Ask the Food & Beverage employees at PebbleCreek and they will tell you it’s someone who, besides the obvious, cooks well, also has a positive attitude, energy, is naturally friendly and service oriented. Another quality, often overlooked, is the ability to teach those around them in a respectful…

Thank you, PebbleCreek

Katelyn Parmenter enjoys horse therapy with her parents, Lisa and Mark Parmenter, and special volunteer Christina.

Rod and Linda Grabau We would like to send a very special thank you to everyone in PebbleCreek that purchased a 2015 Entertainment Book to support the Stable Influence Horse Therapy Program fundraiser. With your help we were able to donate a record amount of $2,537 to this wonderful organization. Our 14 year old special…

Paul White, 104, honored as special deputy

Sheriff Joe Arpaio honors Paul White

Congratulations to PebbleCreek resident Paul White who celebrated his 104th birthday in December! To commemorate the event, Paul was sworn in as a Special Deputy by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The Sheriff and Paul had met recently at the Republican Club of PebbleCreek dinner honoring veterans. Sheriff Joe invited Paul to his office to…

Happy Anniversary – February 2015

Dave Modderman Carol and Jim Reynolds will be celebrating their 60th anniversary on February 12 with a cruise in the Hawaiian Islands along with several members of the PebbleCreek Community, several of whom will join them in renewing their vows on the beach on Kauai. Carol and Jim met in the fall of 1947 at…

A cool experience at Sunday Night Football

Left to right: Hines Ward, Chris Collingsworth, John Krasnan, Marc Goldberg and Bob Costas

Marc Goldberg I had a really cool experience at the Cardinals Sunday Night Football game held on December 21. John Krasnan and I were treated like VIPs courtesy of NBC Sports. We received pre-game field passes, were provided a personal escort and went behind the scenes to view the production control trailer. The highlight was meeting…

Pet of the Month – February 2015

Zipper (right) and Chili

Zipper, Chili and the coyotes My name is Zipper. I am a seven year old female Silky Terrier living on the Eagle’s Nest Golf Course in PebbleCreek. I have a younger brother named Chili who is a long legged Chihuahua. We usually get along, but once in a while I have to nip him just…