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Jordan Seff and Laura Davenport

Women make a difference

By Angie Frederickson | December 27, 2023
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Jordan Seff, Laura Davenport, Carmen Mach, Joella Mach, Devinder Bhatia, Gina Bhatia, Elsie Eckert, Debbie Festari, Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman, Kathy Givens, April McGee, Elizabeth Stein, Paula Sutton, Stephanie Tsuru, Rini Ziegler, Charles Rotramel, Deborah Duncan, Ernie Manouse, Sippi Khurana, Amy Pierce, Cora Sue Mach, Sidney Faust
Ben Portnoy

It’s that Time Again

Reflecting on New Year’s resolutions
By Ben Portnoy | December 27, 2023
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Ben Portnoy
Dave and Karen Smith and Donna and Mike Hemmi

Iron Sommelier

By Angie Frederickson | December 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Dave Smith, Karen Smith, Donna Hemmi, Mike Hemmi, Ozzie Bauer, Debbie Bauer, Paul Gerson, Rhonda Gerson, Kevin Steinhart, Frank Karkowsky, Michael Garfield, Lewis Kalmans, David Steinhart, Sean Beck, Lara Lack, Mark Rashap, Joseph Samso, Alison Smith Story, Chris Havens, Rachel Van Til
Emily, Charlotte, Madeline, and Michael Magilton

BBQ for schools

By Angie Frederickson | December 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Emily Magilton, Charlotte Magilton, Madeline Magilton, Michael Magilton, Fatima Alsubhi, Scott Stookey, Basak Kurtoglu, David Sambrooks, Tim Parker, Jonathan Cano
The Citizens Academy program

Learning the city ropes

By Angie Frederickson | December 27, 2023
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People in this article:
John Montgomery, Matt Hart, Susan Sample, Ben Wells, Christina Propst, Mary Beth Gilbert, Andrew Hung, Darren Chapman, Clay Brett, Shannon Carroll, Ian George, Rebecca George, Robin Burks, Stephanie Magers, Emily Alderen
Honorees Dan and Susan Boggio (pictured, left and center) and Interfaith Ministries president and chief executive officer Martin Cominsky

Serving together

By Angie Frederickson | December 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Dan Boggio, Susan Boggio, Martin Cominsky, Susanne Evans, Randall Evans, Ernie Manouse, Mohammad Haq, Steve Gross, Nadia Tajalli, Ray Tran, Atul Kothari, Orrin Halepska, Karen Harberg, Jay Harberg, Tehmina Masud, Faisal Masud, Brigitte Kalai, Bashar Kalai
Parents of the groom Andras Bognar and Claudia Padilla-Bognar, groom William Bognar, bride Jessica Zamer, and parents of the bride Sam and Joyce Zamer

Their big, fat Greek wedding

By Angie Frederickson | December 27, 2023
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Andras Bognar, Claudia Padilla-Bognar, William Bognar, Jessica Zamer, Sam Zamer, Joyce Zamer, Jessica Garza, Ona DeShazo, Mika Moody, Matt Hoffman

Order the Cake: Slowing down to savor it

By Andria Dilling | December 27, 2023
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John Stamos, Bob Saget, Willie Geist
David Coffey, Nathan Coffey,

Elf on the Shelf Shenanigans

By Karen Vine Fuller | December 22, 2023
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Karen Vine Fuller, Jordanna Riggs, Keith Riggs, Theo Riggs, Hazel Riggs, Rosalie Riggs, Holly Coffey, Matthew Coffey, David Coffey, Nathan Coffey
Laura Elwood

Christmas Ornaments with Meaning

By Karen Vine Fuller | December 22, 2023
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Karen Vine Fuller, Michele Carlin, Kate Carlin, Nicholas Carlin, Jenny Wood, Clint Carlin, Tracy Everist, Jeff Everist, Drake Everist, Troy Everist, Adam Everist, Mason Everist, Kittsie Thomas, Peggy O’Connor, Gail Lloyd, Cindy Seligmann, Laura Elwood, Dick Elwood, Catherine Heldenfels, Steve Aileen Thackston Conn, Katrina Johnson, Cleary Johnson, Joss Johnson, Rhett Johnson
Kelly Evans

Cup o’ Holiday Cheer: Vintage Santa Mug Collection

By Karen Vine Fuller | December 21, 2023
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Kelly Evans, Jeanette Smith, Scott Evans, Abby Evans, Grace Evans
Danny and Robin Klaes, David and Christine Underwood, and June Deadrick

100 years of Miller Outdoor Theatre

By Angie Frederickson | December 21, 2023
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People in this article:
Danny Klaes, Robin Klaes, David Underwood, Christine Underwood, June Deadrick, Jessica Olmos, Miriam Meyers, LT Cameron, Cissy Segall Davis, Rita Moreno, Ernie Manouse
The Wilchester Men's Club Pecan Bowl

Pecan Bowl 2023

By Angie Frederickson | December 19, 2023
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West University Place Fire Department

Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | December 1, 2023
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Andrew Whitener, Aaron Rosenfield, Dustin Gibson, Preston Elder, Cassie Durrett, Ed Gardner
Michael Hunt, Hollie Zamora, Courtney Varner, Vanessa Flores, Tricia Onufer

Supper under the stars

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Michael Hunt, Hollie Zamora, Courtney Varner, Vanessa Flores, Tricia Onufer
Jake Willis, Ross Kiatta, Corinne Kelly, Katie Wegner, Kendall Kampfer, Brooke Willis, Katie Bacich, Jett Lucia, Mckenzie Dagan, Alli Willis, Stuart Peterson, Nick Lednicky, Kiki Schwarz, Sarah Little, Nick Pefanis, Ben Little, Andrew Strait

Friends since middle school

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Alli Willis, Stuart Peterson, Dawn Willis, Mark Willis, Bill Peterson, Carol Peterson, Jake Willis, Ross Kiatta, Corinne Kelly, Katie Wegner, Kendall Kampfer, Brooke Willis, Katie Bacich, Jett Lucia, Mckenzie Dagan, Nick Lednicky, Kiki Schwarz, Sarah Little, Nick Pefanis, Ben Little, Andrew Strait
Barbara Van Postman, Sippi Khurana, Leila Perrin, Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman

Making a healthy difference

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Barbara Van Postman, Sippi Khurana, Leila Perrin, Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman, Kelli Cohen Fein, Cyndy Garza Roberts, Bob Sanborn, Christy Serrano
Concert Against Cancer

Concert for a Cause

Remembering Tom Bres through music
By Pooja Salhotra | November 27, 2023
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Tom Bres, Meg Bres, Jan Bres, Christie Dawson, Kate Bres, Elizabeth Cregan, Cameron Hull, Dylan Villarreal, Nate McMullen, Murphey Harmon, Ben Levy, Will Duson, Christina Moss, Rick Holzinger
Fady Armanious and Donna and Norman Lewis

A night of scholarships

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Fady Armanious, Donna Lewis, Norman Lewis, Tissy Hardin, Rusty Hardin, Linda Lorelle, Lou Gregory, Shawna Thomas
Jerry Wische, Cassie Neumann, Mike Fox, Lisa Lim, Terry Leavitt-Chavez

Hit the jackpot

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Jerry Wische, Cassie Neumann, Mike Fox, Lisa Lim, Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Spencer Neumann, Andrew Friedberg
Nancy Talkington, Nancy Bynon, Kathryn Tortorici, Melinda Berkman

Navigating breast cancer together

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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Nancy Talkington, Nancy Bynon, Kathryn Tortorici, Melinda Berkman
David Kinder and Marie Louise Kinder, and event co-chairs Christine and Blake Williams

Circles of hope

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Carol Dehan, Jennifer O'Donnell, Walter O'Donnell, Franna Litton, Polly Whittle, John Kinder, Stacy Kinder, Christine Williams, Blake Williams, Zak Williams, Robin Williams, Mary Catherine Sharman, David Kinder, Marie Louise Kinder
Brooke Bentley Gunst, Bart and Beverly Bentley, and Blair Bentley

Homemade hope

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Brooke Bentley Gunst, Bart Bentley, Beverly Bentley, Lila Sharifian, Blair Bentley, Alex Heins, Scarlett Hankey, Margot Delaronde Marcell, Heather Mountain, Amal Khalaf, Sara Cordua, David Cordúa
Johnny Carrabba III, Rose Carrabba, Sarah Lauderdale Hill, Hannah Van Auken, and Theresa Mangiameli

La dolce vita

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Anita Sehgal, Samantha Kennedy, Johnny Carrabba III, Rose Carrabba, Sarah Lauderdale Hill, Hannah Van Auken, Theresa Mangiameli, Heidi Turney, Barry Turney, Saula Valente, Warner Roberts, Cliff Roberts, Angie Roberts, Donna Vallone, Deborah Duncan
Rebecca Linn, Scott Hughes

Congratulations and best wishes

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Rebecca Linn, Scott Hughes, Tracy Christopher, Phyllis Cohen, Lewis Linn, Joan Hughes, Greg Hughes, Paul Hughes, Sam Linn
THE GREATEST GIFT

Saint: The Best Hanukkah Gift

By Andria Dilling | November 27, 2023
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Andria Dilling
Dena Wren and McKensie East

30 years of Camp for All

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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Dena Wren, McKensie East, Pat Sorrells, Joshua Samuels
Sean Boutros, Rachel Boutros

An evening for Elijah Rising

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Sean Boutros, Rachel Boutros, Kati Auld, Denni Daniels, Annie Jared, Lacey Marek, Kerry Stovall, Tonya Tellepsen, Karen VanBuren-Jared, Kent Matthews Clingerman, Joshua Broome, Micah Gamboa, Cindy Canevaro
Sharon Trojan Hollinger and Cindy Gabriel

The It Factor

Some people just have it – Not a Memoir, Part 9
By Cindy Gabriel | November 27, 2023
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Cindy Gabriel, Alan Morinis, Juanita Trojan, Sharon Trojan Hollinger, Gard Hollinger, Keanu Reeves
Helen Bauer, Elisabeth Nash, Jonathon Nash

The Elisabeth G. Nash Scholarship Fund

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Elisabeth Nash, Helen Bauer, Jonathon Nash