Robert Hover Jan Berry and Arnie Ginsburg were members of the Barons, an informal all-male club based at University High School in L.A.—the same school that Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys, ace-drummer Sandy Nelson of “Teen Beat” fame, and future producer and record label owner Phil Spector attended. One night, just for fun, the…
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “Recently at the Chop, Block and Brew restaurant, my server offered a pizookie for dessert. This word is a portmanteau, the very word you wrote about in the April issue. It is ‘pizza’ and ‘cookie’ put together to form one word, pizookie. I learned it originated at BJ’s Chicago…
Karen Curtis I have been very lucky to be a resident of PebbleCreek for the past five years. It is an amazing, vibrant, sharing community. I would like to share my wonderful experience with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley of Arizona. I graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts.…
Marc Owen Olson Marc Owen Olson, 69, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1957, Marc lived life with enthusiasm, generosity, and a deep love for his family. He spent many years working in agriculture, building a…
AzOPT.net Is There a “Wrong” Way to Breathe? The way you breathe affects much more than just your lungs. Proper breathing mechanics play an important role in core strength, spinal support, posture, pelvic floor function, and overall movement efficiency. Whether you’re dealing with back pain, recovering from an injury, exercising regularly, or simply looking to…
Stephen Nathan PebbleCreek resident Dave Kiesling completed a hiking milestone on May 11, 2026. He hiked a cumulative 14,000 miles on that date since Jan. 1, 2016. Dave has hiked alone because he prefers solitude. He likes to take pictures and hikes at his own pace. He has hiked national parks, national monuments, state parks,…