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KC Shepherd’s Center – 50th Anniversary and 5th Annual 70 over 70 Awards Celebration

KC Shepherd’s Center’s 50th Anniversary and 5th Annual 70 over 70 Awards Celebration was held on September 17th. Kathy Cox and Gary Cortes and Edith and Benny Lee were the honorary co-chairs, and Carmen Zuniga and Tanner Wycoff served as the co-chairs for the event, which was held at The Midland Theatre. Kathy Smith and Dr. Rusty Ryan were the recipients of Elbert Cole Lifetime Achievement Awards. The evening’s agenda included cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing. 

70 over 70 Honoree Evelyn Maddox with Vickie and Brian Maddox

 

Jessica and Bryan Swindler

 

70 over 70 Honoree Kar Woo and Russell Townsend

 

Mary and Randy Neil, 70 over 70 honoree; and Merritt Neil

 

Randy and Carolyn Hall, board member

 


Featured in the November 12, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Keith Gard

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