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Community LINC – 25th Anniversary Gala Rent Party

More than 760 guests enjoyed Community LINC’s 25th Anniversary Gala Rent Party October 4th. Tom McDonnell was honored with the Karen and Hank Herrmann Humanitarian Award for his dedication and philanthropic contributions to Our Town. Guests enjoyed an evening of celebration, festive fare, live and silent auctions, and entertainment at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.

Also featured in the November 15th issue of The Independent

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Laura Gray and Karen Herrmann 
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(Front row) Joni Brennen and Mike Thomas (back row) Susan Thomas, Fiona Curtin and Karrie and Michael Bedford
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Brad Korris, Missy Bruhn and Pam Linwood 
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(Seated) Sherry and Julian Lemos and Sam and Karen Latshaw (standing) Tom and Susan Walker, Tracey Anderson and Ryan White
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(Front row) John and Karen Maxwell, Kelly MacDonald and Steve Anderson (back row) Eddie and Karen Lare and Mark Otterstrom 
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Angie Rigsby, Lisa Herren, Chelsea O’Donnell, and Teresa Carroll

 

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