Robert Hover Rhythm guitarist Bob Berryhill, lead guitarist Jim Fuller, bass guitarist Pat Connolly, drummer Ron Wilson, and saxophonist Jim Pash were looking for practice space when they found Dale F. Smallin. Smallin, who owned a small recording studio, became the Surfaris’ manager and, with the help of parental funds, arranged a four-hour recording session…
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Features, November 2026
Rescue of the Month: Peanut
Mary O’Neill, President, Pet Companions Club I was contacted in July by a PebbleCreek resident who heard about Peanut from her dog groomer, who had been Peanut’s groomer as well for many years. Peanut lived with his parents in Buckeye, but he was really a daddy’s boy. His mom and Peanut did not get along.…
November 2026, Features
Pet of the Month: Meet Koufax: Our Four-Legged Adventurer
In June 2014, a little tan Cockapoo named Noah practically jumped out of our computer screen at the San Diego Humane Society website. I knew immediately that I had to meet him, so early Saturday morning, June 28, I rushed over to bring him home. His name quickly became Koufax, thanks to my husband’s love…
November 2026, Features
Pet of the Month Submissions Welcome!
Would you like your pet featured as Pet of the Month in the PebbleCreek Post? Please send any Pet of the Month submissions directly to mklinka@gmail.com.
Features, November 2026
On the Road
Kathleen Ripley Leo A road winds up the Apache Trail, and we’re in our car, Enya music playing ghostly on the radio, sons in the back seat with their granite stones taken from the Apache Trail and hiding, they just knew, petroglyphs, and rock art under the grime. They hide them under the front seat,…
Features, November 2026
Salesperson of the Month
The PebbleCreek salesperson of the month for September 2026 is Cindy Christian.
Features, November 2026
In Passing – November 2026
Robert Leroy Bruns Bob Bruns, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on Feb. 9, 1938, in Stanley, North Dakota, Bob was the cherished son of John and Madeline Bruns. His early years were spent in the heart of North Dakota, where he…
November 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Legation
David Zapatka While on an excursion in Tangier, Morocco, recently, I toured the old U.S. Legation building. The history was phenomenal. Legation: noun lih-GAY-shun A legation is a diplomatic mission maintained by one government in another country, traditionally headed by a minister rather than an ambassador. The word can refer both to the diplomatic representatives…
Features, November 2026
If Your Inbox Gets Flooded, Pay Attention
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Imagine waking up to hundreds of emails from companies you have never heard of. Newsletters, promotions, subscriptions, confirmations. Your inbox is suddenly overflowing with junk. It may not be random. “Email bombing,” sometimes called “subscription bombing,” is a tactic criminals can use to hide an important email from you.…
Features, November 2026
2 Your Health: Preventing Falls: Essential Exercises and Tips for Older Adults
AzOPT As the weather cools down and we become more active, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to safeguard our health—especially when it comes to preventing falls. Falls are a common risk, particularly for older adults, and can lead to serious injuries. By incorporating balance exercises, cardiovascular activities, and strength training into your routine, you…