Article & Photography Susan Motley Eric Laverentz, senior pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Stanley, and his wife, Jennifer, live in Overland Park with their three young sons. Although they grew up in the area, their paths didn’t cross until both were living in Nashville in 2000. That meeting almost didn’t happen. Eric had graduated …
Article Lisa Allen | Photography Angela C. Bond Blessed. Imperfect. Authentic. Grateful. Steal a few moments with Michelle Gressel and you’ll hear those words; you’ll also witness an ebullient spirit, a heart for community and an infectious laugh that instantly makes you feel as if you’re privy to a sensational inside joke. Known in Olathe …
Article and Photography Lisa Gartland Students at Saint Thomas Aquinas once again put words into action at an all school assembly held on April 10. Student speakers and a video reminded students of the suffering that accompanies cancer treatment. One way the female students have found they can help is by donating their hair to …
I’ve decided I need to look for a volunteer opportunity that will allow me to snuggle with babies. I’ve heard of them, seen such programs featured on television, so I know they exist. I just need to find one and go through what I imagine might be a long screening process. I suspect someone will …
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary held its 32nd annual Omelet Brunch in March at the Salvation Army Westport Community Center. For 31 years, employees of YRC Worldwide, based in Overland Park, volunteered their time to cook delicious made-to-order omelets for the guests. The fundraiser supports local Salvation Army programs, including homeless shelters, food pantries, emergency …
The Shawnee Mission community came together in April in support of Head Start of Shawnee Mission at its Bright Futures Luncheon. This event raised funding for the organization, which serves low-income children and families in Johnson County by providing early childhood education, health, mental health, disability, nutrition, parent involvement and social services. The luncheon program …
Students at Overland Trail Elementary and Overland Trail Middle School held the Second Annual Hoops For Harvesters in March to raise awareness and meals for Harvesters. The three-onthree basketball tournament featured more than 150 Overland Trail students, up from 60 players the first year of the event. The players, volunteers and sponsors raised more than …
Tim Webber, a junior at Olathe North High School, has achieved a perfect 36 ACT score. Webber, the son of Joyce and Rich Webber, took the test three times to achieve the perfect score. He has attended Olathe School District for his entire education. Webber said he is looking at Northwestern University, Drake University, Creighton …
Words Todd B. Natenberg My twin sons rested in their infant seats latched into our double stroller during a walk at Oak Park Mall, when I decided to take a break for feeding time. With some fancy maneuvering, I placed them both in my lap together, and they took their bottles. They were six months …
Article Christopher Clark | Photography Courtesy of Parisi Coffee and Angela C. Bond It’s been years, decades, really, since coffee began evolving from its role as a get-me-going commodity into a culinary craft, a tricked out piece of the foodie puzzle that may be every bit as demanding as haute cuisine. You need good equipment, …
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