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The Belles of the American Royal – Mothers’ Dessert

The mothers of the 2016 BOTARs met at the beautiful home of Melanie and Dr. David Clymer on August 18th. Guests enjoyed delicious desserts and learned all about the upcoming BOTAR season. Hillary Winzenried and Lindsay Perrey served as the event co-chairmen. Rachel Lewis and Hillary Winzenried Notebooks for the mothers of the BOTARs filled […]

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

Holiday Mart, which will be held from October 20th through the 23rd at Bartle Hall, will benefit one of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s initiatives, HealthyLivingKC. This signature program is aimed at connecting Our Town’s residents living in the urban core with health resources that may be unavailable to them. More than 500 […]

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The American Royal – Chairman’s Classic

The American Royal’s Chairman’s Classic, a new event for the 2016 American Royal season, is set for November 12th at Hale Arena. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with exhibitors, learn first-hand what it takes to take home a ribbon and watch the final night of the UPHA National Championship Horse Show. Angie Stanland, […]

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Congratulations, Ashlie & Andrew!

Sheryl Noland of Merriam and Mr. and Mrs. David Noland of Olathe are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlie Noland, to Andrew Mackay Metzler, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Metzler of Lenexa. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Noland of Olathe and the late Mr. and […]

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Congratulations, Anna & Troy!

Linnea Borg and Mr. Kevin McLaughlin of Essex, Massachusetts, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Linnea Freedenfeld, to Troy Thomas Porter, the son of Doctors Charles and Susan Porter of Our Town. Anna is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Karl Borg. She is a graduate of the Manchester-Essex […]

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Summer Celebrations 2016

The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2016 summer, Kansas City-style!     

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Vignatelli!

Blair Elizabeth Weaver and Nicholas Alan Vignatelli were married on May 7th at Village Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rocke Weaver of Shawnee. Blair is the granddaughter of Mrs. Dale Ferguson of Prairie Village and the late Mr. Ferguson and Mrs. Harold Weaver of Glenwood, Missouri, and the late […]

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The KidsTLC Open

The KidsTLC Open was held on July 11th at Shadow Glen Golf Club. Proceeds from the event provide children with a continuum of care through innovative and successful psychiatric treatment, outpatient behavioral health, homeless teen outreach, autism, and parent support programs. Rob Heise Tray Wiltse, Lance Melber, Bob Steer, and Pat Forman Andrea Kidwell, Erin […]

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Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

Michelle and Ryan Brown are serving as the chairmen of the 10th annual Stand Up for Synergy on November 5th at the Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Comedian Paul Reiser, star of Steven Soderbergh’s new Amazon series, Red Oak, is the featured performer. Proceeds support Synergy Services’ vision of a world without family violence, abuse […]

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s 29th annual Holiday Mart will take place at Bartle Hall from October 20th through the 23rd. Laurel Marselle and Felicia Wirfel are serving as retail co-chairmen. Laurel Marselle and Felicia Wirfel, retail co-chairmen Also featured in the September 3, 2016 issue   Photo Credit: Andrea Nigh Photography  

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The Children’s Place – Beach Volleyball Tournament

August 6th was the date for The Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place’s Beach Volleyball Tournament. Proceeds support The Children’s Place and its mission to heal the youngest survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma. (Front row) Ashley Yeo, Samantha Floyd and Lindsay and Nick Medina (back row) Josh Davis, Kate Guettermann, Megan McCormack, and […]

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35th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 35th Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, was held on August 1st at Lake Quivira Country Club. More than 150 golfers enjoyed lunch, great golf, a dinner reception, and an awards ceremony. William H. Townsley, Dennis Wilbert, Andy Prosser, […]

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Girl Scouts Testimonial

“Girls Scouts does a lot to build character, build confidence, build ability in these young people and allows them to be the best they can be in whatever they do.” —  Bob Regnier, President and CEO, Bank of Blue Valley  Stephanie Kealey and Bob Regnier  

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Congratulations, Sarah & Andrew!

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harrington Tankard of Flower Mound, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Tankard, to Andrew Brandt Bradshaw, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jean Paul Bradshaw II of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Cleary Tankard of Leawood and the late Mr. […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Notre Dame de Sion School

Julie Walker-Browne and Pete Browne are proud supporters of Notre Dame de Sion School. The couple’s children, Maureen, Joe and Jack are students at the school. Julie and Pete have focused their time and financial resources for education, the arts and social service organizations for those in need. Julie serves as vice president of the […]

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Congratulations, Lizzie & Andrew!

Dr. Elizabeth Collins Bacot Myers and Mr. Andrew Collin Sigler were married on May 14th at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston, South Carolina. The bride is the daughter of Drs. deRosset and Felicity Myers of Columbia, South Carolina. Lizzie is the granddaughter of the late Reverend Canon and Mrs. Kenneth Costin and the late Mr. […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Erker!

Hannah Gerwick and Andrew Elliott Erker were married on April 30th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Gerwick of Fairway. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Erker of Olathe. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Boulevard Brewery. […]

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The Symphony Ball – Evening Overtures

Kathy and Mario Scaglia recently hosted a lovely luncheon for the members of the Symphony League. Members gathered to put the finishing touches on invitations for The Symphony Ball, “Evening Overtures,” to be held on September 10th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Partygoers will enjoy a silent auction, cocktails, a dinner, a performance by […]

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Tutera Senior Living & Health Care – Groundbreaking

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care recently broke ground on three different Kansas City-area continuum-of-care facilities. Guests recently celebrated at the Tiffany Springs Senior Community in North Kansas City, Mission Chateau in Prairie Village and Carnegie Village Rehabilitation & Health Care in Belton, Missouri.  Leo Harris, Mike Flanagan, Joe Tutera, Ryan Fisher, Mike Allen, Mike Levitt, […]

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Off To College – Class of 2016

Please join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2016. We congratulate these wonderful students and wish them the best as they start their exciting adventures around the country. Madelynne Roney, Kansas State University; and Madison Wuller, The University of Kansas  Jack Mitchell, Texas Christian University; William Esrey, University of Richmond; George Story, […]

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BOTAR 2016 President – Missy Love

Missy Love is serving as The Belles of the American Royal 2016 president. Since she was a BOTAR, class of 1984, she has worked tirelessly for the organization. “I served as corresponding secretary in 1991, vice president of public relations in 1994 and vice president of the BOTAR Ball in 2009,” said Missy. She also […]

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