Linda Bolon Have you ever wondered what type of bird is responsible for that loud screeching call? What bird is making that loud banging noise on your metal gutters or pipes? You are experiencing the wonders of the Gila Woodpecker. The loud banging or pecking on metal is to declare their territories and to attract…
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Features, May 2016
American Solar wins season ending PCSSA Tournament
Paul Zuckerbrow Saturday, April 2 was an exciting day at the PCSSA ball field. American Solar won the season ending tournament. To get to the final game they beat Augies—-the regular league champions. Alan Jones hit a grand slam in extra innings to win that game 12 to 7. Next was the championship game again…
Features, May 2016
Racquettes win again!
Lynne Carlyle For the third year in a row, the Racquettes are the 4.0 level champions of the West Valley Senior Tennis League. Play is a triple round robin with five other teams in the west valley including Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Westbrooke, Sun City and Trilogy. Winning the title was not as…
Features, May 2016
Shalom Club – Road Rally
Laurie Rosenbloom Ready? Start your engines! Fifty-five eager participants met at the model home parking lot on Saturday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m. and ventured out on an adventurous Road Rally. Each team had a set of questions that led them through the streets in search of their final destination. A list of trivia questions…
Features, May 2016
Patrol Report
Patrol Dispatched Alarms Response 2 Animal rules violations 9 Bees 5 Burglary 5 Complaint Reports, Green Cards 61 Damaged property 2 Debris on road 4 Disturbance 4 Firearms, BB or pellet gun 2 Flag rule violation 1 Flat tire assistance 1 Gate malfunctions 16 Golf cart rules 6 Golf cart tow 14 Homeowner/Guest assistance 3…
Features, May 2016
Sure hope it doesn’t rain
Shawnee Robison Such talented Creekers we have here in The PebbleCreek Resort Community! On my way to PC Singers Choir practice I noticed Tom Balakas exercising his right to decorate his garage door! Although the sun was shining, there were clouds and a bit of a breeze! I was thinking to myself, “I sure hope…
Features, May 2016
Artist of the Month
Jill Gianino Our Artist of the Month for May 2016 is Judy Caruthers. Judy is a relative newcomer to PebbleCreek but she’s lost no time in fully embracing the PebbleCreek lifestyle. In addition to taking piano lessons, Judy is a member of the Art Club, the Wine Club, the Pottery and Sculpture Club and the…
Features, May 2016
Kevens Corner
Keven Pauling May is usually the month when things really start heating up here in the Valley, so be sure your automatic watering system is working properly and adjusted. I always recommend turning it on and physically looking at each drip head. They won’t all look alike; different colored heads mean different amounts of water…
Features, May 2016
In Passing
Bernard “Barney” Farley Bernard “Barney” Farley passed away peacefully on April 3, 2016, with family by his side. During the last three years Barney battled a bone marrow disease that progressed into acute leukemia. He knew the treatments would be difficult but, forever the optimist, he lifted our spirits and fought a courageous battle. Born…
Features, May 2016
Millenium Dental – Connection between oral health and cardiac arrest
The WomenHeart Discussion Group hosted Dr. Daniel Wolter of Millennium Dental Arts for a seminar about the connection between oral health and cardiac health. The event took place on March 16, 2016, and it was the second time that Dr. Wolter presented to the group. Over the last decade or so it has become increasingly…