Category: Features

In Passing

Delwin R. Chafe, Sr. Delwin R. Chafe, Sr., 85, passed away July 15, 2015, at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Washington. Del is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lillis (Brown), sister Jean Crockett, four children, Delwin Jr. (Susan), Kirk A, Leslie A (Doug) Thomas, Greg J (Janet), six grandchildren, Delwin III (Vixie), Jessica, Jon…

Happy Birthday to you!

Mary Ann O’Brien Many of the Pebble Creekers will remember Adele Stewart from the Nine Hole Golf Group. She is turning one hundred years young on November 21. It would be wonderful if she received 100 cards for her birthday, from ladies in the group as well as from friends and neighbors. Please get your…

Keeping watch

Shawnee Robison I wish I was this lamp post! That way, I would have a front row seat every single day to watch thee most beautiful skies here in PebbleCreek! Just makes my day and warms my heart to see these magnificent, mind-blowing creations on a regular basis! I thank the Lord for them and…

Kevens Corner – What to do in your garden this month

Trim plants such as bougainvillea back lightly and fertilize. Once the temps are back down to double-digit, your plants will reward you with new, green growth.

Lyndie Warner The list of ‘to-dos’ for the October desert gardener can be rather long, but the results will be apparent when the weather cools and your plants begin to shine. Weed Control Toward the end of September, beginning of October, apply a pre-emergent. I use a product called SURFLAN XL, a granular product that…

Pet of the Month

Zoe

My name is Zoe! I want to get one thing straight right up front. I do not like anyone except my mom whom I love fiercely. I am not shy about telling visitors they are not welcome and not to let the screen door hit them in the butt on their way out. Also, do…

Artist Of The Quarter

Nancy Hampton displays her canvas Hisbiscus Red.

Nancy Hampton, first artist of the quarter Linda Strauss-Lewis There’s change afoot and artist Nancy Hampton is the PC Art Club’s inaugural debut painter. She is our first Artist of the Quarter, allowing you to see her artwork for all of October, November and December 2015. 2005 was the last time we honored Nancy. We…