Sue Harrison It was an exciting Aug. 12 afternoon—Senator Martha McSally came to the West Valley. The event was held in the Bullard Wash Amphitheater. Over 100 members from PebbleCreek Republican Club, LD13, and LD4 braved 113-degree heat to hear her plans to Keep Arizona Red. She also led us in singing God Bless America.…
Category: October 2020
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.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
PC Hiking Club Diary
Hikers Celebrate Milestones Lynn Warren On an early morning hike in Buckeye’s Skyline park, Wayne and Dave celebrated reaching their significant milestones before beginning a seven-mile hike in this closed-in park. Since there were two groups going on different hikes, everyone paused at the trailhead to celebrate with customary orange juice and champagne toasts. Wayne…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
News from the PebbleCreek Shalom Club
Ronnie Levine The PC Shalom Club participated in virtual High Holiday (HH) services led by Rabbi David Mayer, who has been HH services leader for many years. Three hour-long services allowed for the yearly celebration, including hearing the blowing of the shofar. Kudos go to the High Holiday committee for making it all happen during…