U.S. Military History: U.S. Army Flag, Song, Motto, and Oath

Ross Dunfee Flag The Army Seal was originally used during the American Revolution to authenticate documents. It displayed the designation “War Office,” which was synonymous with the headquarters of the Army, and the Roman date MDCCLXXVIII (1778), the first time it was used. It remained unchanged until 1947, when the War Office banner was replaced with…

PebbleCreek Art Club Features Colored Pencil Art

Marsha Lyons This summer, the PebbleCreek Art Club has featured paintings using the medium of colored pencil. Most of us are familiar with oil paintings, watercolor paintings, and acrylic paintings, but many are not familiar with colored pencil paintings. We are so appreciative of the fourteen artists who have participated in this display. Those participating…

PCM9GA’s Goofy Golf Tournament Highlights

Mark Eichkorn The PebbleCreek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Association continued 7 a.m. shotgun starts to beat the summer heat. July golf included regular stroke play with weekly prizes for closest to the pin and long putt. This month, we spotlight two of our volunteers for their service: Bill Lansing, board member (director of golf operations), and…

PCLGA Players Win in LASSI Tournament

Carole Schumacher The second Ladies Arizona Summer Survivor International (LASSI) Tournament of 2021 was played at Copper Canyon Golf Club at Sun City Festival in Buckeye on July 12 on the Mountain/Vista Course. The playing field was full, and the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) was well represented with seven teams: Kathy Smith and Carolyn…

Tennis: Courts and Equipment

Donna Gillen Summer is almost over here in PebbleCreek. Maybe it’s time to review equipment, safety, and court composition for tennis lovers and those interested in the world of tennis. This article will briefly explain proper equipment needs to make your game better, or easier, and the types of courts used world-wide. The French Open…