United Inner City Services & St. Mark Center – 50th Anniversary Luncheon
United Inner City Services (UICS) and St. Mark Center celebrated helping early childhood learning flourish at a 50th Anniversary Luncheon at the 1900 Building on September 6th. Sarah and Jon Baum served as the chairmen, and Mark Jorgenson was an honoree. More than 200 guests enjoyed the special event that featured a student art exhibit. Lee Ellen Curry, Mayor Peggy Dunn, Randall Ferguson, David Fowler, Dave Frantze, Ollie Gates, Beth and Pat McCown, John Mulvihill, David Oliver, Bob Regnier, Madeline Romious, John Sherman, and John Walker were members of the 50th anniversary honorary committee.
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50th Anniversary Honorary Committee Members: John Mulvihill, Pat McCown, Mayor Peggy Dunn, Mark Jorgenson, and David Oliver |
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Jan Kreamer with Honoree Mark and Mary Jorgenson |
Also featured in the October 14, 2017 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography
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