David Zapatka Reader Carmela Hopkins writes, “Every month I look for your column in the Splash. Have you considered an article on the word ‘run?’ You’re on a run. I mean roll.” There are more definitions of this word than any word I have researched. Here are a few. Run verb a. to go faster than…
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Features, December 2022
U.S. Military History: Unrecognized Heroes
Ross Dunfee When you hear your service-song played and you were in that branch of military service, please stand and be recognized. And so, the song goes, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and now Space Force. In turn, veterans of each branch of military service stand, the audience appropriately applauds the veterans, and…
Features, December 2022
Remembering Woolworth’s at Christmas
Robert Hover During the month of December, Woolworth’s became a holiday mecca for the budget-conscious family and a fantasy of tree angels, fragile glass ornaments, tinsel, foil garlands, glitter pine cones, nativity figures, and wooden Hanukkah dreidels. The original F.W. Woolworth Christmas catalogs featured beautifully illustrated watercolor covers, offering everything from Gene Autry holster sets to…
Features, December 2022
2 Your Health: Physical Therapy and the Baby Boomers
Ryann Roberts, DPT, Owner and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AzOPT) Physical therapists play an important role in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives. Nobody understands this more than the active adult community. As we age, we lose flexibility, strength, and balance—which makes staying fit after 50 challenging for even the…
Features, December 2022
In Passing
Arthur E. Chouinard Arthur E. Chouinard of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away Oct. 25, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born August 22, 1942, in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada to Paul and Rosanna (née Ladouceur) Chouinard, both who predeceased him. Arthur is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Rena (née Toupin) Chouinard; son,…
Features, December 2022
Pet of the Month: An Interview with Layla the Golden Retriever
How long have you lived in Arizona? Layla: I was born in Scottsdale in a kennel. I was kept for 4-and-a-half years as a breeding dog and raised lots of puppies. That must have been hard on you. Layla: Yes, I was pretty bored in my kennel. I chewed on the wire of my kennel…
Features, December 2022
Art Club Show and Sale a Huge Success
Susan Skolnik The PebbleCreek Art club Show and Sale, held on Nov. 5 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom, was once again one of the highlights of the fall events at PebbleCreek. Over 800 guests attended to see the works of 55 talented artists and $10,000 of art was sold. Complimentary wine was available and the…
Features, December 2022
26th Annual Fall Home & Garden Tour Raised $14,225 for Shop with a Cop Program
Suzanne Butler, Publicity The 26th Annual PebbleCreek Fall Home & Garden Tour held on Nov. 5 was a success! Thank you, PebbleCreek, for your support of the City of Goodyear’s Shop with a Cop program! This year, $14,225 has been raised to date through ticket sales and donations. The Home Tour Committee and City of…
Features, December 2022
Artist of the Month: Regena Bacon
The PebbleCreek Art Club is pleased to announce that Regena Bacon is the December Artist of the Month. Regena grew up in a very small town in West Tennessee. Retiring early from her passion and career as a salon owner/hairdresser after a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, she found herself dabbling in various art forms. She did…
Features, December 2022
Happy Birthday Jenny Munson
Kathy Nemeth Eighteen girlfriends gathered at Bev Drury’s home for a fun-filled, delicious potluck luncheon to celebrate and honor Jenny Munson. The birthday party gave Jenny’s friends the opportunity to show Jenny how special she is and how much she’s appreciated and loved. The event ended with a champagne toast.