E DeFord, J Kotula It’s Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box time again at PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC). Specifically designated GO (Gospel Opportunity) Shoe Boxes for this program have been designed and provided by Samaritan’s Purse. At this time of year, we are busy filling up these shoe boxes to send to children in 110 different…
Kathleen Ripley Leo Tiramisu is an elusive silken dream I make for the privileged among us. For instance, I make Tiramisu for fathers, like mine, a Navy seaman who served on a battleship in the Pacific and came home a changed man so said my mom. He worked hard to support his family, never complained,…
Cathy Countryman Cook On the evening of July 21, a resident from Eagle’s Nest contacted Pet Companions Club member Cathy Countryman Cook with concerns of a larger bird floating in their pool. The bird seemed to be stuck partially in the pool skimmer. Cathy arrived to find a very exhausted juvenile Greater Roadrunner holding on…
Hi, my name is Remington! I’m an Australian Labradoodle and I’m 5 years old. Nine years ago, my mom met a woman at the PebbleCreek dog park. She noticed how much my mom loved me and how we worked together while we played. The woman asked, “So, what do you do with your dog?” My…
Harry George Ackstein June 7, 1938, Wakaw, Saskatchewan–Sept. 26, 2025, Goodyear, Arizona Harry was the eldest son of Harry and Anne Ackstein, born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan, in 1938. He was resourceful and ambitious from the start, selling seeds and delivering newspapers. Right out of high school at the age of 18, he took a train…
Karen Robbins “I Can Count!” was chosen for the 2025 Book of the Year Award in the category, Early Education Books for Kids, by Creative Child magazine. The award was selected by a committee of parents and educators. I was thrilled “I Can Count!” was recognized and hope children and parents have fun learning to read…