Pickleball live on Channel 3

Bob Oswald explains pickleball to Reporter Kylee Cruz while Victor Ochoa shoots the action.

Pancho Epstein Phoenix Arizona’s popular morning TV show on channel 3 (KTVK), Good Morning Arizona wanted to learn a bit about pickleball. So on August 18 the station sent Photo-Journalist Victor Ochoa and popular TV Reporter Kylee Cruz to our 20 courts to learn about our favorite sport. Four segments were shot: live ones for…

PCMGA conducts two man scramble AGA Qualifier

Men’s Division Qualifiers, left to right: Marty Schlotthauer, Bobby Schimelpfening, Eugene Howard, Mike McMahon, Dave Harvey, Dave Korba and Harry Kelly; not pictured Toru Yogi

Howie Tiger On Thursday, September 5 the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association held its annual two-man scramble tournament at Eagle’s Nest Golf Course. Being a major for the PCMGA, the five-play rule applied for entrance into this tourney. This event also acted as a qualifier for the Arizona Golf Association’s Team Club Championship. A total of…

Employee of the Month

Patrol Director John Singleton, Employee of the Month Sue Tanner and HOA Board President John Kiekbusch

In an August ceremony, Resident & Guest Services team member Sue Tanner was recognized by the PebbleCreek HOA Board of Directors as Employee of the Month. Sue has served the community at the Resident & Guest Services desks for more than 10 years. Nominated by Molly Lisowski, Resident & Guest Services Supervisor, Sue is a…

Spice up Game Day

(Family Features) It’s “game on” this tailgate season with taste sensations that add an extra kick of flavor and spice, without having to go into overtime in the kitchen. The perfect sauce is key to executing an effortless game day menu with a distinctive zing. The winning combination of flavor and heat to quickly whip…

New Bocce season rolls out with 64 teams and 4 leagues

Pat Milich The popularity of the old world Italian game of bocce ball continues to be on the rise in PebbleCreek. The 2015-2016 Fall Season kicked off Tuesday night, September 29 under the lights on the new state-of-the-art bocce complex at Eagle’s Nest where a record number 64 teams will compete. This year, the PebbleCreek…

Pro’s Corner

Jason Whitehill and Peter Boyce Q. I have been told for years that my grip is the underlying cause of my inconsistent game but when I try to change, I just can’t hit the ball properly. Any suggestions? A. Changing the position of your hands is one of the hardest things to do but you…