Category: Features

Word of the Month: Petrichor

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…

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…

Bored? Need a Hobby? Make Your Own Alcohol!

Robert Ratliff

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…

In Passing

Robert B. Davitt

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…

Resident Donates Brain to Research

Herb passed away Aug. 14, and has donated his 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.…