Robert Hoover “I’ve been singing as far back as I can remember, and there’s always been music around me,” saucy-voiced Sammi Smith recalled in an exclusive interview. “While other kids were out doing other things, I’d be staying home singing, or listening to records by Dinah Washington or Louis Prima and Keely Smith—not country music.…
Dan Harris of Unit 44, in full Buc-ee’s beaver costume (right), and his son Aaron Harris (left), who flew in all the way from Michigan, met Buc-ee’s CEO Arch Aplin III (center) at the grand opening of Arizona’s first location on June 22. The Texas A&M-connected trio—Dan and Arch as fellow Aggies, with Aaron currently…
Spike Razem On June 27, over 40 party-goers witnessed the very fun, first-class wedding of longtime PebbleCreekers, Brett Rodgers and Lynh Vu. The location was Morton’s Steakhouse in White Tanks Desert Diamond Casino. Officiant Jeff Antrican led the impressive ceremony, which was followed by cocktails and appetizers, then a delicious three-course dinner, which was followed…
On Aug. 20, 1966, a beautiful summer day in southeast Michigan, Stan Zdunczyk and Elaine Rivard said “I do,” never imagining the incredible adventure that lay ahead. Sixty years later, they’re celebrating a lifetime filled with love, laughter, family, and friendship. After nearly 30 years together in Michigan and another 30 years enjoying retirement in…
Ken Minichiello Good friends got together to celebrate their “diamond” wedding anniversaries at High Tide Restaurant on June 19. It was Wayne and Carole Garrett’s 61st, and Pete and Madelyn Jacques’ and Ken and Carolyn Minichiello’s 60th anniversary—all occurring just days apart during the month of June! What better way to celebrate such a remarkable…
Nice to Barcelona, 7 nights aboard Emerald Luxury Yacht October 15-23, 2027 From $7,295 pp/twin Free airfare if booked by Aug. 31, 2026, and paid in full one year prior to departure. This indulgent cruise of the Spanish, French, and Italian rivieras, begins in Nice, France. Board your stylish Emerald Cruises yacht and sail along…