Gary Chalk I like to think I am a reasonably intelligent person. I figure I know a thing or two about the value of friendships, keeping my mind active, and looking after my health. But there is always a ‘BUT’… The one thing I haven’t got a friggin’ clue about is which way my ball…
Tag: Retirement
June 2024, Front Page
Ann Merrill Retires After 23 Years

Emily Grotta April was a very bittersweet month at the Tuscany Fitness Center. On April 29, after teaching her last class, Ann Merrill hung up her microphone and ended her 23-year stint here, where she affected the health and wellness of thousands of residents and guests. Ann helped us recover from hip surgeries and knee…
Features, May 2024
Dollars and Sense: Costs of Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds

Kathleen Owens, Aurora Financial Planning Investment Management Mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are like a basket of investments. You combine your money with other investors to “mutually” buy stocks, bonds, and other investments. Professional money managers decide the strategy and manage the fund. There is a mutual fund or ETF for just about any…
Sports, March 2024
Niners Honor Bruce Hulbert on His Retirement as Treasurer

Ken Whitney In the new year the PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) bid farewell to Bruce Hulbert who stepped aside as Treasurer. He and his wife Margaret are relocating nearby. Bruce served the PCM9GA almost 20 years in various capacities. Bruce graduated from Dartmouth College in 1960, followed by Naval Officers Candidate School. He…