Village Shalom – Ages of Excellence Celebration
November 21st was the date for Village Shalom’s fifth annual Ages of Excellence Celebration at the Overland Park Convention Center. Bob Woodward, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, was the featured speaker.
Also featured in the January 11th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Jim Mathis Photography
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Bob Woodward, Ruth Baum Bigus, Charles Gusewelle, Steve Kraske, and Micheal Mahoney |
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James Klein, co-chairman; Keith and Vicki Novorr, Bob Woodward, Pella Fingersh, co-chairman; and Wanda and Steve Wilkinson |
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Mark and Diane Davidner, Bob Woodward and Susie and Ron Goldsmith |
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Matthew Lewis, Village Shalom; Pella Fingersh, co-chairman; Bob Woodward, featured speaker; and James Klein, co-chairman |
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