David Zapatka Longtime friend, wordsmith, and fellow verbivore Bill Lewis recently sent me a summary of the Missouri State Games table tennis results where he presides as the grand master tournament director. He writes, “In a Johnny Quest race for first place in the Under 2100 division, there were 12 hardy corrivals.” Corrival—cor·ri·val noun 1:…
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September 2025, Features
Dave Kiesling Reaches New Hiking Milestone
PebbleCreek resident Dave Kiesling completed a hiking milestone on July 16, 2025. He hiked a cumulative 13,000 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,…
September 2025, Features
In Passing – September 2025
Eldon Gunderson Eldon Robert Gunderson of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. He was 92 years old. Eldon was born on Nov., 15, 1932, in Hyde County, S.D., to parents Robert and Violet Gunderson, who farmed and raised cattle outside of Highmore. Eldon was the oldest of three sons, followed by James and Gareld…
September 2025, Features
Salesperson of the Month
The PebbleCreek salesperson of the month for July 2025 is Cindy Christian.
September 2025, Features
Goodyear High School Unveils New Campus with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Agua Fria High School District celebrated the grand opening of its sixth and newest campus, Goodyear High School, on Aug. 4. District leadership, community partners, and project team members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked a significant milestone in the District’s commitment to innovation and student success. The celebration also welcomed the inaugural…
September 2025, Features
Living Retired: Cash Me If You Can
Gary Chalk My Monday morning routine is to publish my latest Living Retired column. My wife Jan’s routine is to ask, “Gary, how on earth do you come up with such gobbledygook?” I explain that frequently the stories fall in my lap, or more recently, in my wallet; but actually, it didn’t fall in my…
Features, September 2025
Rescue of the Month: Pet Companions Club Recent Rescue: Pebbles
Pebbles the Great Horned Owl was rescued in 2024 in PebbleCreek. A resident found him on the ground as a fledgling and our resident raptor rescuer, Sheri Spirek, was called out to safely capture him and take him to Wild at Heart for rehabilitation. Wild at Heart is a raptor (eagles, hawks, and owls) rescue…
September 2025, Features
Pet of the Month: Hi, My Name Is Ashley!
I am a domestic medium hair grey and white cat. I am a native of Arizona since February 2012 when I was born. When I was 3 years and 8 months old, I finally found my forever family. Lianne Kimball adopted me and brought me home to live with her in PebbleCreek. My favorite thing is sitting…
September 2025, Features
Chance Encounter with Fellow PebbleCreek Pickleball Player!
Joe Lorino While escaping the Arizona heat in mid July, fellow Creekers and beer enthusiasts ran into each other at the Breckenridge Beer Festival in Colorado. Attendees sampled beers from local area breweries while listening to live music and visiting vendors.
September 2025, Features
Sheila Hays Turns 80 Years Old
Ellie Daly Ladies Wednesday PC Bridge Group surprised Sheila Hays at a special catered 80th birthday luncheon on July 26 at the home of member Ellie Daly. Nine members toasted Sheila with mimosas before being treated to specialty prepared quiches, quinoa salad, strawberry spinach salad, croissants, various drinks, and Sheila’s favorite German Chocolate Cake. Additional…