PebbleCreek resident Dave Kiesling completed a hiking milestone on July 31. He hiked a cumulative 12,000 miles on that date since Jan. 1, 2016. Dave has hiked alone because he prefers solitude. He likes to take pictures and hikes at his own pace. He has hiked national parks, national monuments, state parks, county parks, and city parks.…
Susan Eastman Life’s journey often takes us on many different paths, and so it was with Pam Kostakos. Chicago born, she grew up in the Windy City enjoying typical teen years that included a very special beau, Herb. When the Vietnam War upended their world, they went in separate directions for many years. Pam trained as a legal secretary, married,…
The supermoon added extra ambiance to the Oasis Pool on Aug. 2. Earlier in the evening, the PebbleCreek Tennis Club enjoyed a social gathering at the pool, and we all felt so fortunate to have this oasis of beauty and serenity in our community. (Photo by Donna Gillen)
Tim Pisarski This story starts in 2021 when I decided to retire to PebbleCreek in December of that year. At the time, I had a Bichon pup named Jaxson, who I had for 13 years and was my constant companion. He was having a very difficult year, healthwise, between diabetes and glaucoma. Unfortunately, he passed away…
David Zapatka Do emotions happen consciously or unconsciously? Can emotions be chosen or do they just happen? While reading “I Am: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are” by Howard Falco, I read, “Emotions are the clues that lead you to the treasure of everlasting peace.” Ponder this for a while. Are our emotions…
Arlene Banfield From July 1 through 15, the Just Folks Fundraising Committee conducted a Teacher Supply Drive to fulfill its commitment of collecting and distributing much-needed school supplies to two educational facilities. The donated supplies included college and wide ruled paper, reams of copy paper, No. 2 pencils and pens, hand sanitizers, pocket folders, spiral bound notebooks, dry…
Eberhard Lambert von Oy Eberhard Lambert “Bert” von Oy passed away peacefully on the evening of July 10, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born on April 26, 1938, in Morton, Wash.,to the late Ed and Margaret von Oy. He graduated from Morton High School and attended St. Martin’s college in Olympia, Wash.,…