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Spotlight On Centurions – Manuel Campos

Manuel Campos currently heads Sprint’s Hispanic Advertising initiatives. He is a member of Centurions, class of 2017, and serves on the Arts and Culture Task Force and the communications committee. Manuel earned a degree in marketing management from California State Polytechnic University and a master of business administration degree from the Graziadio School of Business […]

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The Independent’s 2016 Class of Rising Stars

Karen Abramowitz, Senior account manager, marketing and communications, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Karen has been a team member of the ALS Association’s Walk to Defeat ALS for seven years and has served as a team captain for four years. She has participated in three Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of […]

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The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soirée

Yvette and Doug Kinney are serving as chairmen of The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soirée on June 25th at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.  This annual summer celebration will feature fine wines, great fare, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show. Chairmen Yvette and Doug Kinney Also […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Austin Bickford

Austin Bickford and his brother, Julian Bickford, founded BicMedia, a video, animation and music production company, located in the Crossroads Arts District. Austin is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the Wild Card Task Force and the social committee. Austin volunteers at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Great Plains SPCA and Phoenix […]

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Congratulations, Kathryn & Jason!

Mr. and Mrs. H. Steve Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Ruth Anderson, to Jason Brooks Orr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moffett Orr of Mission Hills. Kathryn is a graduate of Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She was an Omaha Symphony Debutante in […]

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Open Options – Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon

Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon, a benefit for Open Options, will be held on May 6th at the DoubleTree by Hilton. This year’s honorees are Dr. Jeanne Drisko, Katie Dunn Fitzgerald, Jennifer Ingraham, Wendy Melland, Connie Mendolia, Patty Nigro, Jeanette Prenger, and Annette Sherrow. Laurie Ingram and Carmen Sabates are serving as co-chairmen, and Elizabeth […]

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Crib Note – Sylvana Chloe Kaufman

A pink bundle of joy named Sylvana Chloe Kaufman was born on September 18th. The darling baby girl is the daughter of Lauren and Trevor Kaufman of New York, New York. Sylvie joins her big brother Milo, age two. She weighed six pounds and was 18 inches long. Sylvie has blue eyes and brown hair. […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Lena Price and Tom Cohen

First Call has found a wonderful friend in Lena Price. She and her husband, Tom Cohen, were chairmen of the Celebration Evening in 2013 and 2014. Lena also joined the First Call Speakers Bureau and became an active board member. In addition, she has worked tirelessly to plan the Community Gratitude Luncheon, never shying away […]

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THE INDEPENDENT’S TOP TEN EVENTS OF 2016

More than 200 guests celebrated at The Independent’s Top Ten Party on February 16th at the beautiful 1900 Building. Our Town’s deep commitment to philanthropy was on display as the Top Ten Events of 2016 and The Independent’s 2017 Class of Rising Stars were announced. The Top Ten Events of 2016 10. Jewish Community Center […]

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Christopher!

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Frazier Bell of Prairie Village and Mr. Mark Robert Egerstrom of Monte Nido, California, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Adele Egerstrom, to Christopher James Rollings, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Francis Rollings of Wilmette, Illinois. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mary Nesselrode of […]

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KVC Health Systems – The Gala on Fire

Bonne Illig, Kim Stevens, Debbie Douville, Lenise Ward, Ashlee Bressel, and Lauren Hunt, all with VanBrock; served as co-chairmen of KVC Health Systems’ The Gala on Fire on November 21st at the historic Firestone Building. Guests enjoyed performances by MoonDrop Circus and Atlantic Express. Renny Arensberg, Julie Burdick, Michelle Lawrence, and Lauren Anderson Haley Harlan, […]

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Saint Luke’s North Hospital – Imagine

Exciting plans are being made for Saint Luke’s North Hospital’s Imagine…A Night of Jesters and Jazz at the Courtyard Kansas City at Briarcliff. Lisa and Dr. Donald Cole, Dr. Shelby and Dustin Durand, Michelle and Brian Smith, and Twyla and John Wilson are co-chairmen of the April 1st event. Guests will enjoy delectable fare, a […]

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Tails of Our Town – Lily Amos

Lily Amos enjoys playing fetch, watching Harry Potter films and 101 Dalmations and taking walks with her friend, Evie. Kerry Amos loves this darling, purebred Dalmatian with a heart-shaped nose and one blue and one brown eye. Additional photos featured in the February 6, 2016 issue   

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Black Tie Ball

April 23rd is the date for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 28th annual Black Tie Ball, “An Evening of Elegance.” Suzanne and Brad Smith are the chairmen. Guests will enjoy a signature cocktail, silent and live auctions, a five-course dinner, and entertainment. Chairmen Suzanne and Brad Smith   Also featured in the February 6, 2016 […]

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Congratulations, Frances & Andrew!

Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholas Clay of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Read Clay, to Andrew Iain Spitsnogle, the son of Jill Wylie Paton of Prairie Village and Steven Walter Spitsnogle of Overland Park. Frances is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hagaman Benners of Dallas, Texas, the […]

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Congratulations, Molly & Brett!

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Rappold of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Lynn Rappold, to Brett Kenneth Miller, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Miller II of Leawood. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Curtis of Mission Hills and Mr. and […]

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Crib Note – Daisy Leone Selman

A darling baby girl named Daisy Leone Selman arrived on July 17th to proud parents Daisy and Andrew Selman. She joins her big brother Noah, age three. Delighted grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Boyle. Daisy is the fifth generation Daisy on her mother’s side. She is named […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Rosemary Flanigan

Rosemary Flanigan joined the Center for Practical Bioethics’ board of directors in 1986 and served as chairman in 1991. She served on the Center’s staff for 17 years, following her retirement from Rockhurst University. Thank you, Rosemary, for all you do for the Center for Practical Bioethics. Additional photos featured in the February 6, 2016 […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Will Pryor

Will Pryor is an audit senior manager at Grant Thornton. He is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the Arts and Culture Task Force and the communications committee. Will enjoys running marathons, traveling, photography, and the Kansas City Royals. He and his wife, Lindsey, have a daughter, Lincoln. Caption goes […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon

On December 15th, Kansas City Ballet Guild members gathered for the Nutcracker Luncheon at Hallbrook Country Club. Guests enjoyed Nutcracker centerpieces, delectable bites and a performance by the KCBII and KCB trainee dancers. Gigi Rose, executive guild member; was the host. Susan Bubb, Susan Sands and Melinda Petet Lisa Schubert Hickok The dancers performed for […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Church!

Hillary Ann Franke and Richard John Lester Church were married on June 20th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stephen Franke of Prairie Village. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Whitmer and the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Joseph Franke. […]

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