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In Passing

In Passing

Kathleen O’Connell Kathleen M. Irwin O’Connell (age 84) of Goodyear, Ariz., passed away after a brief hospitalization while surrounded by her children on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Goodyear. She was born in Newark, N.J., on Dec. 1, 1938, to the late John Oliver Irwin and Georgina Foster Irwin. Kathleen’s parents arrived as immigrants from Ireland through Ellis Island.…

Creekers Invade Spain

Ken Duvall Spain recently suffered an invasion by a select group of PebbleCreek residents. No lives were lost even though the invasion lasted 17 days. The invading group suffered sore feet, slight sunburns, and, for a few, enlarged waistlines. The invaders reportedly landed in Madrid on Aug. 30 and fled on Sept. 15. From Madrid they ventured…

Happy Birthday to You: Resident Is King

Robin Macik At Unit 49A’s Bunco night Dave Pritchyk was named King, Birthday King that is. On Friday, Sept. 29, Dave’s actual birthday, his Bocce team named him King again and celebrated with Fruit from Edibles. These celebrations were leading up to his big plans of jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet on Sunday.…

Thanksgiving Safety: How to Avoid Scams in November

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As November rolls in, families across the country prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a time for expressing gratitude and sharing moments of togetherness. Unfortunately, it’s also a season when scams tend to be on the rise. Scammers are skilled at exploiting the holiday spirit, preying on people’s emotions and generosity.…