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In memory of Violet Kaounis

Violet Kaounis

Shawnee Robison Like mother, like daughter—Miss Angelique Kaounis gave us all a wonderful look back at her marvelous mother, Violet! With a moving picture film starting from 1942, we enjoyed some very special moments in her life. The Celebration of Life took place in the Chianti Room at PebbleCreek on Saturday, October 3 at 3:00…

2 Your Health

Managing Lung Disease during the holidays Phoebe Brown The holiday season brings people together for many celebrations; however, for people with lung disease the holidays can seem daunting. Between traveling, cooking and eating, someone could easily become fatigued, which could make breathing difficult. One way to avoid excessive exhaustion is to practice moderation when eating.…

Thank You, Friends

Lena Godebu I cannot express my gratitude for the overwhelming support and love that I have received after the passing of my husband, Jack Godebu, this past July. I have appreciated the shared hugs, tears, laughter, encouraging words and heartwarming stories that you have shared with me. I hope you will join me in a…

In Passing

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Harold “Hal” Burt Coleman Harold “Hal” Burt Coleman, 92, died September 27, 2015, in Peoria, Arizona, of acute myeloid leukemia. Hal was born in Boyne City, Michigan, December 14, 1922, an only child of Erie and Harold Coleman. He attended the University of Michigan until WWII interrupted his schooling. In the military as a combat…

Day tripping for PC — the road less traveled

The Gillespie Bridge once offered a year round route from Atlantic to Pacific.

Lance Motta-Vilensky Most people travel between PebbleCreek and Gila Bend on route MC 85. The road less traveled is Old U.S. Highway 80, accessed just south of Buckeye by turning right off of MC 85 onto West Hazen Road, left on south Wilson Avenue and right on west Old Highway 80; though there are alternate…