David Zapatka After friends recently hiked in the Chiricahua National Monument, I read this in a news article: “Wilcox, Ariz.—A merry troupe of coatis moms and babies were spotted along a road in Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona. Cousins of raccoons, the playful coatis gathered and excitedly squeaked with their tails shooting straight up like…
Category: Features
November 2025, Features
Robert Rochefort, Bass Player
Howard Brodbeck PebbleRock Band member and PebbleCreek resident Robert Rochefort started playing bass guitar at age 16. He did so on a dare. Nobody in his family had ever played music, but one summer his best friend started a band and someone threw down the gauntlet to him to be the bass player. According to…
November 2025, Features
Intense Poker Action at the Razem Ranch
Spike Razem The Hurwitz, Stanek, Funkhouser Poker Group meets every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. for some lively, sometimes stressful, sometimes profitable poker action. Dealer’s Choice games range from “Jacks or Better” to “Elevator Overload, Middle Card Wild.” On Sept. 24 the group assembled at Spike Razem’s with the BIG winner being Randy Hurwitz…
November 2025, Features
Activities Office Events
November 2025 Concert: The Karen Carpenter Story—Nov. 2 Get ready to be transported back to the iconic era of the 1970s with ‘The Karen Carpenter Story,’ a breathtaking tribute to the legendary musical duo. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the music and career of Karen and Richard Carpenter, the biggest selling…