Kansas City Celebrates Magazine

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Charitable EventsCommunity Celebrations

Features

contents January 2009

Joel Cerwick Retirement

Monsignor Tighe Awards7

Korean War Memorial8"Head for the Cure"

"La Fete De Noel"9KC Art Institute Added 9

49 Sail Away

Contemporary Cruising on a smaller vessel

Jr. League's "Community Ball" 10Sister Cities 14"Holiday's in Crestwood" 16KUDL's "Adopt a Family" 20St. Luke's "Holly Ball"22"Some Enchanted Evening"24

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Salvation Army "Civic Dinner"26National Philanthropy Day30Marillac's "Enchanted Forest"32

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Celebrities

Tony & DoddieDiPardo

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"Community Treasures"34"Sugar Plum Fairy" Luncheon38KVC's "Holiday Party"42Ozanam's "Hollywood Gala"44Olathe Hospital Charitable Foundation46

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Event CoordinatorDonna Eddy

PhotographyChuck Eddy

Bob MillerKate McCormick

Gary Becker

Contributing WritersStephanie PerryKimberly Stern

Senior Account ExecutivePeggy Miller

Account ExecutivesSandra Eddy HuffJohn HeymachVicki SpradleyDiane Schick

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Volume I Number 2

Kansas City Celebrates Magazine is a free, monthly publication for the Kansas City

area supported completely by advertisers and dedicated to highlighting Kansas City

citizens participating in Charitable and Civic events.

Publisher Statement

I sincerely hope you saw and enjoyed our first issue. The charities covered each month greatly appreciate your support and we will continue to show all of Kansas City the fun you had supporting them.

The cover of this second issue is our beloved Union Station. We felt this was very appropriate for our January issue. There have been so many wonderful memories of New Year’s Eve Celebrations at this iconic facility. Over the years hundreds of thousands of people have welcomed in the New Year at this location. Please also check out our Celebrations Remembered page. It is an archived photo from the late 40’s of New Year’s at the Station. A very classic moment captured in time of this special event.

We hope you enjoy our Celebrities this month. Yes, it is plural. We decided to highlight both Tony & Doddie DiPardo. They have dedicated their lives to entertaining and supporting the philanthropies of our city. When asked for help Tony & Doddie have never said no. Whether it is at 5 o’clock in the morning selling papers on the corners for the Rotary Youth Camp or ringing the bells for the Salvation Army, they are there working for exceptional causes. One of Tony and Doddie’s first jobs in Kansas City was entertaining at my family’s night club, Eddy’s Restaurant. Tony entertained and performed for more than ten years at our restaurant. He then became the symbol of music for the Chief’s and Mr. Music for Kansas City. His daughter Patty and he played the last Chief’s game last month. Knowing Tony, Doddie, and Patty as we do, they will be still entertaining this city for many years to come.

We greatly hope you continue to support our advertisers. Remember, if you need additional copies of our magazine, they are available at our advertisers locations. Visit our website www.kccelebrates.com for additional distribution locations. You will also be able to view all of the photos taken at the events and purchase the ones you cherish most. We are continuing to improve and expand the website to link you to our charities that are featured each month. Also remember, if you miss an issue, they also can be viewed on the web. Do not hesitate in notifying us of events you would like us to cover. There is a contact form on the web that will assist you with your request.

Enjoy this issue


Burns & McDonnellHonors

Joel Cerwick Entering the retirement party for Burns & McDonnell Chairman Joel A. Cerwick, one could see a large framed photo honoring Cerwick and a cardboard life-size figure of John Wayne. The comparison is fitting since Cerwick’s career with Burns & McDonnell spanned about as long as Wayne’s career in Hollywood. Cerwick’s 40-year career began around the time Burns & McDonnell

was selected to design and provide master planning for the then new Kansas City International Airport terminal complex and support facilities. He later became

instrumental in building the firm’s infrastructure practice, starting and expanding a network of regional offices and launching new practice groups. In 1981 as an engineer, his groundbreaking design of a new secondary wastewater treatment process earned him the top engineering achievement of the year by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Burns & McDonnell is an engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting firm. The company’s current five-member board structure has been in place since the firm became an employee-owned corporation in January 1986. In addition to Cerwick’s board seat replacement, two new additional board seats will be filled.

Judy and Joel Cerwick

Community leaders Carl J. DiCapo and Den-nis Puffhoff were pre-sented with the Msgr. Ar-thur M. Tighe Award for their years of friendship and dedica-tion to the Sisters of Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz and Our Lady of Mercy Coun-try Home. The award luncheon was hosted at the Downtown Marriott. Carl J. DiCapo’s credentials for his deserved award began when his mother was cared for by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. His relationship with them and his shared commitment to the Mercedarian com-mitment “Care with Dignity” has contin-ued since. Dennis Putthoff’s service to the Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz began in 1973. He served on the corporate board of Our Lady of Mercy Country Home for 30 years and is now

actively advising the Sisters as a trustee to the MMB Trust Fund. Monsignor Tighe, was instrumen-tal in establishing a motherhouse for the Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz that was dedicated in 1947 as a mission to care for the elderly. Our Lady of Mercy Coun-try Home in Liberty, Missouri, was built in the early 1960s as a train-ing home novitiate for the Mercedarian Order. In 1971, the decision was made to remodel the novitiate into rooms and apartments for the elderly. The Country Home was dedicated in 1972.

Sugie and Carl DiCapo

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Nearly 900 men and women from Missouri lost their lives during the Korean War. The recent groundbreaking ceremony in downtown Kansas City celebrated the future site of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial.

On hand for the groundbreaking was Jim Shultz, Sr., Chairman of the Executive Committee and a Korean War veteran; Al Lemieux, 2nd Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee and also a Korean War veteran;

Yong Kim, member of the Executive Committee; and other state and local dignitaries. This Kansas City Parks and Recreation memorial, scheduled to be completed in 2010, will be located at Pershing and Main in downtown

Kansas City and will be funded by private donations. The design of the memorial by BWR Corporation of Kansas City will include granite walls with the names of these Korean War soldiers who sacrificed their lives during combat between Communist North Korea and South Korea in 1950 through 1953. Benches around the perimeter of the memorial will provide areas to sit and pay tribute. Donor names and laser photos may also be etched in granite walls, benches and special paver blocks.

Carl DiCapo, Barbara, Debra and Jim Schultz

More than 2700 participants at-tended the 6th Annual Head for the Cure 5k Run & Walk event and raised over $225,000 in the fight against brain cancer. The run & walk began at 8 a.m. at the Corporate Woods Build-ing 40 in Overland Park, Kansas. The experience matched this year’s theme “A Beautiful Day”. Head for the Cure 5k is a family-oriented sporting activity that was

established to celebrate the life of Chris Anthony who died in 2003 at age 37 from a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Mark Anthony, Chris’ brother and CEO of VML Marketing Services, kicked off the event. Anthony co-chairs the Head for the Cure fundraising board along with Harry Campbell, President of Consumer Markets @ EMBARQ. In addition to the 5k run & walk, children enjoyed a 50-yard fun run and an awards ceremony followed where metals and prizes were pre-

sented to male and female runners in all age categories. Overall Male Winner was Kory Cool of Manhattan, KS, with the impressive time of 15:39.8. Overall Female Winner was Cindy Cameron of Westwood, KS, with the time of 19:10.3.

Individuals whose courage and bravery against long odds and in-spired those associated with Head for the Cure received Keeping the Faith Awards. This year’s award winners were Tim Elliott, David Minard, Rob Mullin and Paula Robinson.All participants received a multi-col-ored official event t-shirt. John Holt, news anchor for FOX-4 News, and Bryan Truta, Jack FM (105.1) morning deejay, handled emcee duties. All proceeds from Head for the Cure 5k Run & Walk benefit the Chris Anthony Brain Tumor Research Fund at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Solace House, a local center for grieving children and families directly

affected by brain cancer. Each year about 190,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor. Head for the Cure directly supports the research that is required for better treatment, finding causes and improving the outlook for adults and children.

Matt Anthony, CEO of VML, kicks off the 6th Annual Head for the Cure

Harry Campbell, along with his wife Kris and their children Harrison, Madeleine and Matthew.


Art Institutes International adds

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"La Fete de Noel"

Educational Management LLC has added Kansas City to their Art Institutes system of schools. The school located at 8208 Melrose Drive in Overland Park is the first location of The Art Institutes in the state of Kansas. Classes have begun for bachelor and associate degree programs. Bachelor’s degree programs run 12 quarters (36 months) in length and

include Advertising; Culinary Arts; Digital Filmmaking & Video Production; Fashion Marketing; Graphic Design; Interior Design; and Web Design & Interactive Media. The associate’s degree programs in Culinary Arts and Graphic Design run 7 quarters (21 months). President of The Art Institutes

Holiday glamour created the scene at the “La Fete de Noel” luncheon held by the Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute. Fireside members decorated

their own festive luncheon tables at the Mission Hills Country Club and were treated to a fashion show of courtier gowns from Dillard’s Designer Department Store of Oak Park Shopping Center. These women, who are dedicated

to promoting an interest in the involvement of KCAI events in order to raise funds for the Fireside Committee Scholarship Endowment Fund, received gift certificates and cosmetic baskets from Dillard’s during the luncheon.

(Back Row) Carolyn Hanson, Loretta Allebach and Jackie Stokes

(Front Row) Julia Steinberg (President of Fireside) and Sandy Luetje

President of Fireside Committee, Julia Steinberg, was in attendance as well as Co-chairpersons Carolyn Hanson, Sandy Luetje and Jackie Stokes.

Emilia Barksdale and daughter Kemp Wiesestanding at their very creative table.

Rusty Newton shows off her awesome and creative table decoration at the luncheon.

International—Kansas City, Susanne Behrens, welcomes those who are ready to explore the journey of possibilities. The next open house event will take place January 19, 2009. Education Management LLC has provided career-oriented education for over 40 years and now has 86 locations in 27 states throughout the United States and Canada.

Cleveland College adds

YMCA Express

Gene Dooley, Carl Cleveland and Robert Fry

Cleveland Chiropractic College was founded in Kansas City due to Co-Founder Carl Cleveland, Sr.'s, desire to be close to a large YMCA. As the col-lege grew and went through changes over the years it was always in the

plans to re-establish that rela-tionship and to have a YMCA facility on the campus. That plan became a reality recently and a new Cleveland Chiropractic College YMCA Ex-press was added to the college. The official ribbon cutting ceremony was held December 4th and the guests were given a tour of the new center. The staff was introduced, refreshments

were served and the staff then gave demonstrations of the new and very modern excerise equipment. The YMCA Express will be used by the students of the College but the facility will also be open to the pub-lic. The network of YMCA facilities are dedicated to promoting healthy living to millions of Americans.

Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties, Inc. held its 58th Annual Community Ball and Cotil-

lion at the Kansas City Marriott Down-town. The League’s largest and oldest fundraiser has raised over $1.4 million for community projects. During the cotillion dress rehearsal, the 2008 Mary Jane Burke Scholarship Award was presented to one boy and one girl who had established a strong academic record and had provided ser-vice to their community. The scholarship

58 th Annual Community Ball and CotillionPatron's Party

fund was established in the memory of Mary Jane Burke, the League’s colleague, mentor and friend from 1989 to 1999. In addition, Cynthia Smith, President and CEO of Sunflower House, was honored for her dedication to children’s causes since 1979. The Sunflower House is a Junior League co-founded child abuse prevention center located in Shawnee, Kansas. Junior League of Wyandotte and John-son Counties, Inc. and its mission to improve communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteershas assisted organizations such as Boys and

Girls Club of Greater Kansas City;Paws for Freedom; Advocacy Against Violence; and Muscular Dystrophy As-sociation. As with so many successful fundrais-ing events, they begin with a Patron's Party to bring together dedicated members and donors to celebrate the project. These first couple of pages took place at Milburn Country Club for just that very special purpose. Our coverage then moves on to the 58th Annual Communiy Ball and Cotillion.

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Trudi and John Sanders Catherine Rice, Jeanetta Lyle-Morgan and Sarah Lee Susan Brown and Sharisa McDaniel

Amy Bucher and Caroline WakeMike and Marge EkardLaurie Ingram, Felicia Maher, Denise Schloegel and Donna Hinkhouse

Ben and Kay Kates Scott and Cindy Schultz with Karen and Mike Murphy Michael and Brandi Popevich

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Sarah Dumovich and Jacob Miller

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Bringing Kansas City to the world and the world to Kan-sas City is the achievement of Kansas City Sister City Association and this year’s annual luncheon and busi-

ness meeting recognized the individuals who did it best. The luncheon was held at The Kansas City Club where officers and directors were elected and programs were planned in addition to the awards and recognitions presented. Award recipients included Outstanding Project Award winner Joe Bessenbacher; Special Conference Award win-ner Cathy Le; Ray Morgan Spirit Award winner Mike Wood; Community Service Award winners Teresa Martinez, Melinda Minks and Sam Nahum; and President Award winners Susan Keipp and Benny Lee. The Ray Morgan Spirit Award is given to a member who best embodies the legacy of the former president of the SCAKC. The Outstanding Project Award recognizes a project that embodies the spirit and purpose of the Association. Categories for nomination are Arts & Culture, Trade/Tourism Development, Education, Healthcare, Humanitarian, Public Safety, Sports, and Youth. Sister Cities International is a non-profit citizen diplo-macy network that leads the movement for local com-munity development and volunteer action, by motivat-ing and empowering private citizens, municipal officials, and business leaders to con-duct long-term programs of mutual benefit. To receive official recognition, a sister city such as Kansas City must have the endorsement of local authorities who sup-port the efforts of community volunteers.

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2008 SCAKC Annual Luncheon

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Jim Malouff and Mark McHenry

Ross Marine and Wayne Cauthren Mike Wood and Jon McGraw



Stacy Carrow, Kory Gallagher and Linda Trout

Irene Munoz and Michael McQuillen

Bob and Jean Yang Queng Hsru, Ken Yang and Piming Kyo

Ben Nachum and Tiffany MatsonOlga Ganzen and Wayne Bridges

Gingerbread Lane

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Anne, Eliza and Marie Brockhoff with Santa

Ellen, Charlotte and Sarah FeiockKatie Kelly and Megan Thum

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Three special shopping days at Crestwood Shops benefited the Children’s Center for the

Visually Impaired. Ten percent of sales from the merchants during “Holidays in Crestwood Featuring Gingerbread Lane” were donated to CCVI.

Three special events occurred each day of this 8th annual charitable celebration. First was “Evening in Crestwood”. The Dickens Carolers, Santa and live miniature reindeer greeted shoppers as they viewed and bid on their favorite confectionary houses on Gingerbread Lane. The second day provided two available times for the “Holiday Luncheon” at French restaurant Aixois. For $50 per person, participants could enjoy a fabulous lunch and receive a copy of A Taste of Kansas City II: Menus and More cookbook. The third day was a chance to have “Breakfast with Santa!” also at Aixios. Friends of CCVI would like to thank the participating Crestwood shops; Gingerbread Lane sponsors Mary and Alan Atterbury and their Atterbury Family Foundation; “Holiday Luncheon” sponsors Jill and Marshall Dean; Title sponsors Sally and Dr. John Doane; participating family hosts; Discover Vision Centers and other generous sponsors; Gingerbread Lane chefs; the other Gingerbread Lane sponsors; and the contributors of A Taste of Kansas City: Then and Now cookbook who raised $180,000 for CCVI with their first edition. Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired is located on Main Street in midtown Kansas City, Missouri. Crestwood Shops are located at 55th and Brookside also in Kansas City.


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Cheri Hamilton, Connie Beall and Sandy Machtley

Curtis Krizek, Carol and Kent Immenschuh with Jennifer Krizek

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KUDL 98.1 hosted a 2-day radiothon to kick off the 15th Annual Adopt-a-Family Holiday

Giving Program. This unique opportunity gave volunteers a chance to adopt nearly 2800 qualified families in the Kansas City area who applied for assistance through The Guadalupe Center and The Salvation Army. During this event, volunteers called the Adopt-a-Family Phone Bank Center and were matched up

with a family. The Giving Program involved those volunteers spending a minimum amount for gifts for each family member as well as providing a holiday meal in the form of a grocery certificate. KUDL 98.1 will also celebrate their World’s Largest Office Party soon with proceeds to benefit the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith 3rd & Long Foundation, a charitable foundation for urban children ages 9 to 13 who are facing challenging situations.

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Sara Figoni and Glory WheelerChristina Jasso and Pat MunozTiffany Green and Latrice Johnson

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Ellen J. Hockaday Center for Women’s Care was the beneficiary of this year’s St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary Holly Ball. Over 400 people gathered for cocktails

and dinner at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Attendees also danced in a winter wonderland set-ting to the popular Chicago-based band Galaxy. Chair-persons Caren Nelsen and Jane Thompson were assisted by St. Luke’s auxiliary members and medical staff wives in coordinating this 23rd biennial ball. Jeweler Wanda Allen from Prairie Village, Kansas, donated a freshwater pearl necklace for the party’s drawing. St. Luke’s Center for Women’s Care, located on NW Barry Road, offers services such as osteoporosis preven-tion, heart health assessments, well women’s health as-sessments, massage therapy, and state-of-the-art digital mammographies.

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Ron Gregg, Michelle Dew, Kelly and Gregory Howell

Dan Kane, Sharon Wood, Michael and Reed WalkerMark and Susan Susz with Ellie and Richard Knopke

Elbie and Ada Loeb Barbara Wiman and Taloyre Mahoney Jeff and Gayle Wieman


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Kaelyn and Amanda Ross Keith and Jane Gard Deborah Williams, Margaret Nickell and Judy Adams

Jim and Linda MillerJim Royer and Donna KnoellHumbert Tinsman, Joni and Thornton Cooke with Barbara Head

Doyle White and Betty Holiday Richard Landon with Linda and Michael Hardesty Kati McCosh and Kate Swearingen

Dot, Clark and Jamie BennerAlex and Carmen MalloukBruce and Liz Pendleton


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The 2008 Some Enchanted Evening gala hosted by Johnson County Community College Foundation

continued the tradition of recognizing distinguished leaders from Johnson County and raising scholarship funds for JCCC students. This year’s recipient of the Johnson Countian of the Year Award was Fred J. Logan, Jr., a member of the JCCC Foundation since 1986 and tireless supporter of community programs and institutions such as the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City and University of Kansas. The event began with a social hour reception in the Overland Park Marriott’s Quail Creek Ballroom. Then the guests were greeted by Some Enchanted Evening Committee Co-Chairs, Stewart and

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Esther Stein, in the Grand Ballroom for dinner. After-dinner presentations were given by Dr. Terry Calaway, President of Johnson County Community College; Morgan Honnold, Scholarship Recipient; Bob Regnier, President of JCCC Foundation; and Honoree Fred J. Logan, Jr. The evening continued with entertainment by R&B band Atlantic Express and dancing. Some Enchanted Evening has raised more than $3.9 million to help fund scholarships since its inception. Scholarships raised are given to JCCC students who might not have otherwise been able to pursue a college degree. JCCC Foundation sponsors are given high recognition for making the evening possible every year.

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Recording artist Sandi Patty was the featured entertainer at Salvation Army’s 2008 Annual Civic Dinner and Christmas

Celebration. Her beautiful voice confirmed to the group of 500 supporters that hard work and dedication does pay off. This year’s event took place in the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center where civic awards were given. Lifetime Achievement award went to Carl DiCapo (read more about him in this edition’s “Community Celebrations” section). Corporate & Business Leadership Award went to Hallmark Cards, Inc. Lee and Jarene Stanford were the recipients for the Others Award for exemplifying extraordinary service. The William Booth Award, one of the highest awards given in honor of the Salvation

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Army’s founder, was presented to Mrs. Pat Llody Land. Major Jeffrey Smith, Division Commander, made a compassionate plea requesting that an additional donation be made to the Neighbor to Neighbor Fund. With this donation and the funds raised from the dinner, the total contribution for the evening was $120,000. Contribution levels ranged from single ticket of $100 to leadership gift of $10,000. Chairpersons for this year’s event were Jonathan and Nancy Lee Kemper.

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Jenny and Bret Rhodus Pam Bauer and Jim Nolan Becky and Pat Dunn

Dan and Diane ChurchMilt and Ann Tootle

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National Philanthropy Day was once again celebrated by the members of the Association of

Fundraising Professionals Mid America Chapter at a breakfast held in the InterContinental Kansas City on the Plaza. This year’s 22nd anniversary focused on the reminder of giving and volunteering, especially during difficult economic times. Terry Sapp, a fundraising consultant for Harstock Companies, Inc., served as Master of Ceremonies and opened the program by welcoming the members. The invocation was then given by Rabbi Scott White of Congregation Ohev Sholom. The highlight of the celebration was the awards presentation. This year’s Spirit of Philanthropy Award went to Michelle and David Carpenter for their financial gifts and time to community services such as The Family Conservancy; Synergy Services; The Harvest Ball; and Northcare Hospice and Palliative Care. In addition, the Spirit of Philanthropy Youth Award was presented to Rockhurst High School students David Belpedio and Carter Clause for their dedication to raising over $100,000 to fund major repairs and renovations at Gillis House, a residential

and community-based service for at-risk children and their families. Lastly, the Fundraising Professional of the Year Award went to Joanna Sebelien for her 30 years of service to national and local organizations such as Camp Fire, Inc., a youth development program that focuses on co-educational programs; UMKC; and Harvesters—The Community Food Network. The Mid America Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals was founded in 1973 and is based in Kansas City. Membership is open to individuals with at least one year of experience as a fundraising professional or a consultant for a philanthropic organization. National Philanthropy Day was founded in 1986 to recognize the importance of the giving of spirit to the world, the nation, and the greater Kansas City community.

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Monica Tiffany and Suzanne WelchRosalie Cannova and Josephine LoportoBarbara Griggs and Carolyn Henry

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An elegant evening of food, cocktails, entertainment and silent auction kicked off the

Marillac’s Enchanted Forest at Union Station, a two week-long fundraiser benefiting children with special emotional and behavioral needs. The evening gala was held at Union Station’s Sprint Festival Plaza. The guests for this fun, festive gala were greeted by chairpersons Bret & Natalie Boeger and Dr. James & Vicki Mirabile. Sports Radio 810 WHB presented the event and Kevin Kietzman was the emcee. Marillac has been serving children in the Kansas City Metropolitan area for over 100 years. The purpose of Marillac’s Enchanted

Forest was to allow the community to either buy or sponsor a beautifully decorated tree or wreath on public display through a silent auction. This year Marillac had a record-breaking 125 trees and wreaths. Sponsors decorated trees and wreaths according to five available categories: A Child’s Delight; Christmas Traditions; Elegance & Fantasy; Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice; and Serendipity. First, second, and third place prize ribbons were given in these categories as well as Best in Show. This year’s Best in Show was donated by the Carter, Benefield and Sutton families for their donated tree Joy to the World. The tree was proudly decorated by Deb Carter, Betsy Carter, Theresa Benefield, and Susan Sutton. The Enchanted Evening Gala also presented awards. Martin Bicknell accepted the Marillac’s Lifeline Award on behalf of himself and his family. The Lifeline Award was established in 1997 to recognize individuals who have made a significant charitable impact on Marillac. In addition, the Marillac’s Silver Lining Award, established in 1998 to honor outstanding volunteers who have gone beyond the call of duty, was given to co-chairpersons Bret and Natalie Boeger. Marillac is grateful to those who participated in this year’s Enchanted Forest. Next year’s event has been scheduled for November 18 to December 5, 2009.

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Tracy and Robert CokerMegan Gier and Angie VerbeneePat and Wendy Murphy

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Chuck Sweeney and Kathy Rogers Angie Hoer, Stacie Cordell and Angela Louvier Karen and Gene Cullinane

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Excitement of dinner and dancing could be heard from the Ritz Charles Banquet Facility in Overland Park during The Community of The Good Shepherd’s Annual Fundraiser. A crowd of

400 attendees gathered together to raise $60,000 for adults with developmental disabilities. With the theme “Community Treasures”, this 13th Annual Dinner Dance and Silent Auction celebrated the 72 “treasured” men and women who are supported by The Community of the Good Shepherd’s programs. Surrounded by the group’s hand-made treasure chests, balloons and pirate-themed decorations, the evening began with cocktails. After dinner, the attendees danced through the rest of the evening to local Celtic band The Elders. In addition, Kathy Quinn from Fox 4 News was on hand to host the event. The Community of The Good Shepherd, a not-for-profit agency located in south Kansas City, has been servicing adults with developmental disabilities for over 40 years. Individualized support-based programs include residential and day care services; transportation to medical appointments; work and leisure activities; money management; volunteer opportunities; art therapy; and Special Olympics.

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Bonnie Connell and Mary Ann WelshMary Jo Phelps and Linda HuberSharon McGinley, Zach Stokes, Kathy Quinn and Joni Siplon

Cathy Anielak, Bonnie Vontz, Joni Siplon, Marsha Daley, Mary Beth Fleming, Diane Brummel & Kathleen Mandina Mark and Marjorie Storm, with Roger Storm and Paul O'Connel

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Charlie and Darleen Farha Kathy Quinn and Ian Byrne Patrick McMahon, Bonnie Connell and Jake Cooper

John Ritter and Marcia ShawRichard and Gwen Aylward with Gary VontzPhyllis and Scott Mize

Mark Reisch, Wesley Grammer and Jeffrey Dunn Bob and Sharon Higney Erin McMahon and Mike Pittman

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Favorite Restaurant: Peppercorn Duck Club.Personal hero: Lamar Hunt.Favorite Holiday: Everyday is a Holiday!Favorite Actor: John Wayne.Favorite sport to watch: Football.Favorite charity: Salvation Army.Favorite ice cream: French Vanilla and Chocolate.

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Magical characters and settings set the stage for the 14th Annual Sugar Plum

Fairy Luncheon that took place in the Land of Sweets at the Marriott Muehlebach Hotel. This special event for children of all ages raised funds that benefit the students of the Kansas City Ballet School. Luncheon packages were available to choose from. In addition to dining on a delicious three-course lunch, children and their families could also purchase a package that included tickets to the Kansas City Ballet’s 36th Annual Production of The Nutcracker. Miss Kansas USA Michelle Gillespie, Mistress of Ceremonies and Honorary Mayor, read the story of The Nutcracker to those children of parents who purchased $1500 table sponsorships.

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Other events that added to the magic of the luncheon included Paul Messner Puppets’ presentation of Little Red Riding Hood and The Georgette Show; shopping for holiday gifts at the Silent Sweet Auction; and complimentary photos taken with The Sugar Plum Fairy. Kansas City Ballet School provided an estimated 200 children for the 36th Annual Production of The Nutcracker. Ages ranging from 7 to 18, these young dancers were a critical part of the production as they appeared in the Party Scene, the Battle Scene as Mice and Soldiers, and in various roles in the Kingdom of the Sweets. More advanced students joined the female Company dancers in the Land of Snow and the Waltz of the Flowers.

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Madison Lyon and Mackenzie Martin Lily Silwance and Imani Im Glenda Lee Touslee, Caroline and Gigi Humphrey

Anne Marie Laville, Missy Linville, Sonia Larbi and Mary Kate Workman

Pamela and Savannah Ashley

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Jennifer and Ally Pruente with Mikaela and Rebecca MeyerHeather and Ali McManus with Claire and Lisa Catlett

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Michael Vitale and Nicole Clem

Cathy Waldo, Katie Chalfant with Janet and Tom FitzsimmonsRenny Arensberg, Janice Etzenhouser, Julie Brake, Pam Grey and Cynthia Ryan

Steve and Jan Howard, Bonnie and Jerry Kelly with Kelly and Ken McMahon Lowry and Laura Jones


How the Grinch Gave Back Christmas and So Very EntICEing were just a couple of themed

trees that were donated for the KVC Behavioral HealthCare’s Holiday Tree Gala to benefit abused and neglected children. KVC’s largest fundraising event that centered on a silent auction of trees, wreaths and other donated items, took place at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. This 6th annual celebration was chaired by Gail Cluen of The Mitchell Group of Reece and Nichols who has a history of fundraising for agencies that support children and families. Honorary Chairpersons included Joni and Thornton Cooke who originated and

funded the Fordyce Scholarships which provides college educations for children in foster care. In addition, Joni has volunteered and fundraised for KVC since the 1970s. Over 50 area artists and designers graciously gave their time and hard work to decorate the trees and wreaths. KVC Behavioral HealthCare, Inc. provides numerous services within 54 Kansas counties such as psychiatric residential treatment facilities, outpatient behavioral healthcare, in-home family therapy, family foster care, adoption, case management and emergency shelter.


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Michele and Dave Freyder Cherrill Mulhern and Suzanne Allen Blake Smith, Lauren and Tom Cluen

Suzanne and Stephen LimpicLinda and Larry KaminskyDave and Judy Blankensip with Cathy and Wayne Carlson

Kate and Kathy Favrow Ellen McCarthy, Renny Arensberg and Pat Zeller Kim and Jeff Scott

Bonnie Kelly, Jan Howard and Bret DelkaKelly Schafer and Linda MillerSean Daniels and Valerie Kramer


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Silver anniversaries are something to celebrate and that is exactly what the

participants did at the Ozanam’s 25th Annual Hollywood Holiday Gala. This was also the 25th year for local celebrity Larry Moore as the Master of Ceremonies for the gala. The event held at Westin Crown Center included live and silent auctions, cocktails and dinner with the proceeds benefiting the boys and girls of Ozanam. The live auction presented by Nigro Brothers Auctioneers and read by Bryan Truta of JACK FM, included exciting items from an Alaskan cruise to Wii multi-media packages. Part of the evening also included a silent auction of over 300 items. All items auctioned helped raise approximately $350,000 for this year’s event. An elegant dinner of salad, sirloin medallions paired with stuff chicken breast and a choice of tasty desserts was served to the 650 guests. Honorary Chairpersons David and Cathi Brain along with Gala Co-Chairpersons Eric and Angie Collins and Chris and Coleen Hotop surprised Larry Moore with an honorary award for his dedication to Ozanam. The evening also offered the chance to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ozanam’s inception. Through a wide array of therapy, special education, and family-focused programs, Ozanam has helped children with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities build healthier relationships with their families and community.

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Kalinda Marfisi and Allie BrileyConnie Cooper and Bill Swicegood Terry Gaumer and Lana Crouse

Patsy Clemetson and Sue Bollman Jennifer Barley and Daryl Robinson

Michael and Jeanette Mead Jeff and Andrea Bennett

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Black ties were donned at the Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation Gala held at the

Overland Park Convention Center. More than 400 people attended this year's black tie event, raising more than $140,000 for the Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation. The foundation relies on the generous support of individuals and businesses whose donations help fund programs, equipment and community services, such as Hospice of Olathe Medical Center and the Kansas Cardiovascular Center. Money raised through the Yuletide Gala provides the funding needed for Olathe Medical Center and its not-for-profit affiliates to continue offering quality medical and healthcare services to the surrounding communities. This year’s committee was headed by Co-Chair Pat and Jack Tinnel and members included Charlene and Eric Hughes, Geri and Brad Connett, Paige Brown and Jean Garten.

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I had two requirements for a recent Thanksgiving cruise: an itinerary that would allow a leisurely opportunity to explore some of the French West Indies and a casual

yet elegant atmosphere. Windstar’s motor-sail-yacht ships appealed to me and I booked a seven-day trip on the Wind Surf, a handsome vessel that could accommodate 312 passengers. Just having completed its Mediterranean crossing, the Wind Surf left from Bridgetown, Barbados on a star-filled evening, its three massive white sails billowing in the soft trade winds. Over the next sun-drenched week I hopped from island to island, ate magnificent food in four superb restaurants on-board, worked out in the fitness club and visited the ship’s state-of-the-art spa for pampering and relaxation. The Indonesian crew offered exquisite, attentive service—my steward, Riz, kept my stateroom in tip-top condition and always had a pile of fresh towels and refills of L’Occitane skincare amenities in the spacious bathroom. In each of the dining rooms the stewards knew my name by the end of the first day and what I liked to drink. I could take a dip in one of the ship’s two pools, soak in the hot tub or go to an early-morning yoga class. And I wandered up to the Bridge Deck to visit with the ship’s veteran officers and get a personal vantage point of the navigation operations. A smaller ship has a distinct advantage over its super-sized cousins because it can enter ports where larger ships can’t gain entry. The day we pulled into St. Martin’s Marigold Harbor we had an uncomplicated ride in the ship’s tenders to the pier and didn’t have to navigate throngs of tourists vying for taxis and other forms of transportation to explore the island. We also visited Nevis, a pristine little island where we had an uncrowded beach to ourselves; Guadeloupe’s charming Iles des Saintes where scooters, not cars, rule the narrow streets and St. Lucia’s Pigeon Island, a lush national park in the Caribbean. The Wind Surf also had recreational diversions like the Water Sports Platform equipped with snorkeling, kayaking and windsurfing gear for us to enjoy while anchored. As the Wind Surf gently sliced through brilliant turquoise-colored waters for seven days, I had the pleasure of seeing the emerald-green islands of the French West Indies from the ship’s deck and at closer inspection on shore. I wasn’t hurried and had the opportunity to write my own daily agenda. Distilling the beauty of this area of the world into a

seven-day voyage is a challenge. When I disembarked at the end of my small-ship adventure, I realized that good things do come in small packages, especially when it comes to sailing the Caribbean. The cruise has become one of the most popular getaways for all types of travelers: romantic honeymooners, families on spring break, couples celebrating a milestone anniversary, adventurers wanting to glimpse the shrinking environs of Antarctica and people that like to chase the sun. Cruise lines compete with one another for ships similar to miniature floating cities that are decked out with climbing walls, golf courses, casinos, fine dining restaurants and even ice rinks and park-like settings. So what if you want to downsize your cruise a bit and experience intimate ports, less foot traffic on-board and on-shore and a more casual pace of life at sea? Consider the smaller cruise lines that cater to the discerning traveler seeking an extraordinary level of customer service, cuisine, shore excursions and desirable destinations. Windstar, Silversea, Seabourn, and SeaDream Yacht Club all offer sailings that combine spectacular scenery with the ultimate in pampering.

Overland Park-based freelance writer Kimberly Stern writes for national, regional and local magazines on shelter, design, food,

lifestyle and travel.

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