David Zapatka Following a good rain after a long, dry spell one evening on the pickleball court with friend Natasha Thompson, that luscious smell we are all familiar with danced in our noses. Imagine that fresh, earthy, smell we all know so well as you read this column. Tash said, “There’s a word for that…
Category: Features
Features, October 2020
The Cold War
Ross Dunfee It is impossible for this writer to pen a history of the Cold War (war without heated conflict) in 500 words, so please forgive my inadequacies. The Cold War, like so many actions, is wrought in fear. After World War II, the USA and other nations feared the expansion of communism. It also…
Features, October 2020
Happy Anniversary!
Molly A. Todd Happy Anniversary to Bill and Molly Todd, who are celebrating 60 years.
Features, October 2020
Pet of the Month: Peanut Is Just About Perfect
Jim Ellison, President Hello! My name is Peanut, but I am not sure why. I am certainly not peanut sized, but I guess maybe I was when I was a puppy. I have just recently taken up residence with Holly Carrier. I am a male Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, and I am two years old. Unfortunately,…
Features, October 2020
Bored? Need a Hobby? Make Your Own Alcohol!
Janette Ratliff Robert Ratliff is a PebbleCreek resident since 2018, IT professional, former military reservist with both the U.S. Navy and Army National Guard, and author of The Big Book of Mead Recipes and Let There Be Melomels, popular books of mead recipes. Rob’s next book will be Let There be Session Meads. You may have…
Features, October 2020
In Passing
Robert B. Davitt Robert B. Davitt, age 78, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away on Sept. 9, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. He was born on Feb. 6, 1942, to Anthony Phillip Davitt and Barbara Davitt on the family farm in Warren County. Bob spent most of his life in Iowa, but retired to PebbleCreek Resort Community…
Features, October 2020
Resident Donates Brain to Research
Marilu Trainor Herb Orvis joins a select group of heroes who have donated their brain to help researchers study the impacts of repeated trauma to the head. Orvis passed away Aug. 14, and knew his body would likely suffer from his battles on the gridiron, which led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease in 2008.…