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Bishop Spencer Place – Bishop’s Benefit

Mendi Hanna and Kim Armstrong were co-chairmen of Bishop’s Benefit, a benefit for benevolent care at Bishop Spencer Place. The October 15th event was held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center and kicked off 20th anniversary celebrations for the community, which opened its doors on December 6, 1995.

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Betty Adams, Courtney Earnest, Bill Buckner, Norma Stevens, and Nicole LaPointe
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The UMKC 11 O’Clock Jazz Band, under the direction of Dan Thomas, performed for the guests.
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Bishop Martin S. Field, board chairman; with Bishop John C. Buchanan, honoree
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Bishop John C. Buchanan, honoree; and Peggy Buchanan with Donna Field and Bishop Martin S. Field, board chairman
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Louise Nyberg and Willadean Berglund

Additional photos featured in the November 14, 2015 issue and on The Insider 
Photo Credit: Marianne Kilroy and Jerry Kolb

 

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