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May 2026, Features
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Features, May 2026
Rescue of the Month: Sadie
Mary O’Neill Sadie was found by a resident out on McDowell in the Avondale area. We put her into foster care with one of our foster volunteers. Sadie is an older dog, probably 10+ years according to the veterinarian. She got along great with her foster mom’s dog, Odie, who is also older. Sadie is…
Features, May 2026
In Passing – May 2026
Robert J. Burns Bob, as he was known to family and friends, was born May 12, 1941, to Francis (Bud) Burns and Thelma (Kane) Burns at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed away at home on April 1, 2026, after an extended illness. He attended St. Anthony School class of 1955 and graduated…
May 2026, Features
Happy Birthday Tom!
Tom Bailey, married 69–plus years to Betty, was feted at a 90th birthday celebration hosted by their three sons, Tom and Steve from northern California and middle son Doug, a resident of PebbleCreek. Tom was born and grew up in Atlantic, Iowa, attended the University of Iowa where he met and dated Betty, married her…
Features, May 2026
Alan O’Fine Celebrates 95th Birthday on St. Patrick’s Day
Dennis DeFrain Alan Fine, a PebbleCreek resident for nearly 28 years, celebrated his 95th birthday at the home of Dennis DeFrain on March 17. Although Alan is not Irish, for one day he can claim he is because of his birthday celebration! There were 95 candles on his cake and he easily blew them all…
Features, May 2026
Thank a Military Spouse!
Linda M. Wolverton, military surviving spouse May 8, 2026, is Military Spouse Recognition and Celebration Day. Join us on May 8 in celebrating and recognizing U.S. military spouses here in the U.S. and all over the world. Luke Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) (LukeMoaa.org) based out of Sun City West with…