New Community Response Team

Marilu Trainor When an emergency happens, police and fire are ready to help, but people are often left on their own to deal with a wide array of situations during the aftermath, often not knowing where to turn for help. However, several PebbleCreek residents have already been helped soon after the city of Goodyear launched…

U.S. Military History: Memorial Day Poppies

Ross Dunfee World War I concluded with about 10 million military personnel killed, and a like number of civilians. One particularly bloody battle during WWI was at the Second Battle of Ypres (Belgium) where, on April 22, 1915, Germany fired 150 tons of lethal chlorine gas against two French and Algerian Divisions and two days…

Summer Hours Begin

HOA Communications Team The following PebbleCreek HOA facilities change to summer operating hours. All other offices and facilities maintain constant hours year-round, which are posted on the HOA website at pebblecreekhoa.org. Administrative Office, Activities Office, and ALC: Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. (Otherwise, same operating hours year-round.) Creative Arts Center: * Memorial Day, Monday, May…

Relishing Pickleball: The Volley—Part 2

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “Your entire demeanor at the net should be confident and strong. Let your attitude convey that you want the ball to come right at you because you’re willing and able to return it! Face the net with flexed…

Word of the Month: Emplacement

David Zapatka While watching the last two episodes of The Expanse, I heard significant dialogue about the rail guns being used by Marcos Inaros, the leader of the Belters’ Free Navy, who was intent on destroying the Inners (pronounced Innas), the people residing on Earth, Luna (the moon), and Mars. These rail guns were powerful…

Bugs Be Gone with Essential Oils

JoAnne Gaudioso Don’t let the bugs bug you this spring. Watching a gorgeous sunset? Hiking to a lake for a scenic swim? Getting out to play a round of golf? Throwing your annual barbeque with loved ones or friends? Nothing can ruin the perfect outdoors moment like pesky mosquitoes and insects. Spring is also a…