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Congratulations, Katherine & Daniel!

Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Baker, Jr. of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Baker, to Daniel Nelson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Morton Nelson of St. Joseph, Missouri. Kate is a graduate of The Pembroke Hill School. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy […]

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Congratulations, Lucy & Andrew!

Kathleen Mary Herman of Naples, Florida, and Mr. John Andrew Herman of Cuba, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucy Ann Herman, to Andrew Hogan Rieger, the son of Nancy Hogan Koons of Mission, Kansas, and the late Mr. Thomas Andrew Rieger. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Mullally […]

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Unbound – An Unbound Experience

December 18th was the date for Unbound’s inaugural event, An Unbound Experience. Beth and John Manley were the honorary chairmen, and Elizabeth Alex served as the emcee. Also featured in the January 24th issue of The Independent  Ron and Kathy Roux with Jennifer Siebes, Unbound David and Diane Hentges, Marty and Bill Porter and Tharon […]

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Happy Birthday, Amelia!

Amelia Rose Krigel turned one on October 10th. Her parents are Stephanie and Jeff Krigel of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and she is the granddaughter of Gayle and Bruce Krigel of Our Town and Norma Duran of Jerome, Idaho. Amelia’s favorite foods are bananas, watermelon and ice cream. She loves her dog, Dusty, a 70 pound, 10-year-old […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Sara Anthony

Sara Anthony is a member of Centurions, Class of 2015. She currently serves as in-house legal counsel for Waddell & Reed. Sara is on the board of directors of Mother to Mother Ministries of Johnson County and through Centurions volunteers at Gillis Center, Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, The Children’s Place, The Family […]

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Ozanam – 31st annual Hollywood Holiday Gala

Nearly 800 guests gathered at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center for Ozanam’s 31st annual Hollywood Holiday Gala on December 4th. After a lovely dinner, everyone enjoyed a video and a performance by the Ozanam cheerleaders. Larry Moore, who has served as the emcee for the last 31 years, kicked off the live […]

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KVC Health Systems – The Gala on Fire

KVC Health Systems’ The Gala on Fire was held at the historic Firestone Building. Bonne Illig, Kim Stevens, Debbie Douville, Kristina Klug, Lenise Ward, Ashlee Bressel, and Jenni Howard, all with VanBrock; served as the co-chairmen of the November 21st event.   Also featured in the January 24th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: David […]

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Crib Note – Anne Elizabeth Tagliaferro

Glad tidings from Lake Forest, Illinois: Anne Elizabeth Tagliaferro was born on October 19th to Brooke and Christopher Tagliaferro. The little beauty joins her big brother Robbie, age 20 months. Anne weighed seven pounds and was 19 and one half inches long. She was born with hazel eyes and dark brown hair. Proud grandparents Jo […]

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Village Shalom – Ages of Excellence

Vicki Novorr and James Klein were the co-chairmen of the sixth annual Ages of Excellence, a benefit for Village Shalom, on November 20th at the Overland Park Convention Center. Rick Reilly was the featured speaker, and the Stephen J. Schoenfeld Volunteer Recognition Award was presented to the staff of Village Shalom for their exemplary actions […]

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Johnson County Community College Foundation – Some Enchanted Evening

The Johnson County Community College Foundation held its annual Some Enchanted Evening scholarship gala on November 8th at the Overland Park Marriott. Mary Birch was the chairman, and Bryan Biggs served as the corporate sponsor chairman. The Johnson Countian of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Gary Morsch, president and founder of Heart to […]

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Jewel Ball Chairman – Ellen Benson Merriman

Ellen Benson Merriman (Mrs. Michael Atha Merriman) will serve as the chairman of the 2015 Jewel Ball, which will be held on June 20th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The Jewel Ball benefits The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony. Page Branton Reed (Mrs. Bruce Alan Reed) will serve as the […]

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March of Dimes – March for Babies

The March of Dimes’ March for Babies event will be held on May 3rd in the Kansas City Power & Light District. Lenexa’s Alliance Data is serving as the chairman. Brenden Steffens, Kim Prange and Jeremy Kingsley, all with Alliance Data; plan to lead the effort to engage employees in the March of Dimes’ mission […]

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Congratulations, Rebecca & Scott!

Reverend and Mrs. Frank Eschmann of Topeka are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Kathleen Eschmann, to Scott Christopher Jackson, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Jackson of Prairie Village. Becky is a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. She earned a bachelor of social work degree from The University of […]

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Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry

The Truman Library Institute’s Wild About Harry will be held on April 23rd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of The Liberation Trilogy is the special guest speaker, and the Honorable Bob Dole will receive the Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award. Henry Bloch, Bill […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Crystal Ward

Crystal Ward is a member of the Centurions, Class of 2015, and is chairman of the Law and Order Task Force and a member of the projects committee. She has more than 13 years of experience in youth development, serving in various roles, which include teacher, life coach, mentor, and school administrator. Crystal has been […]

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Inside Pediatrics – Premiere Party

November 18th was the date for Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Inside Pediatrics Premiere Party at Starlight Theatre. Inside Pediatrics is a six-part documentary narrated by Paul Rudd that featured the inspiring stories of 28 families at Children’s Mercy Hospital. More than 400 guests enjoyed a panel discussion moderated by Lara Moritz and Len Jennings with physicians […]

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March of Dimes – Nurse of the Year Awards

November 7th was the date for the March of Dimes’ Nurse of the Year Awards gala at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Awards were presented to exceptional nurses from a variety of settings. Dean Karen Miller, The University of Kansas School of Nursing; was the honorary chairman, and Tammy Peterman, The University of […]

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The Women’s Foundation – 22nd Annual Luncheon

Barbara P. Allen and David Wysong were the honorary co-chairmen, and Colleen and Joe Euteneuer served as the chairmen of The Women’s Foundation’s 22nd Annual Luncheon. More than 1,400 guests attended the sold-out event on December 5th that featured former United States Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine K. Albright as the keynote speaker at the […]

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Kansas City Ballet – Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball

The Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball was held on December 6th at Union Station Kansas City. Kris Marriott Calovich was the chairman of the 20th annual that featured the Kansas City Youth Ballet performing excerpts from The Nutcracker, holiday carols sung by the Ginger Frost High School Honors Artists, magicians, face painting, photos with the […]

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The Symphony League – Holiday Party

Indian Hills Country Club was the beautiful setting for The Symphony League’s Holiday Party on December 11th. Anne Elsberry passed the president’s gavel to Sandy Jackson, and Pamela Fleischer presented a check for $700,000 to Frank Byrne, the Kansas City Symphony; for the proceeds from the 2014 Symphony Ball. Shirley Helzberg received the Symphony League’s […]

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Rock Chalk Ball

The 20th annual Rock Chalk Ball will be held on April 25th in the Grand Ballroom of Bartle Hall. Kelly and Paxson St. Clair are the chairmen of  the event will celebrate The University of Kansas’s 150th anniversary. Proceeds support the KU Alumni Association which hosts the annual Ball with its Greater Kansas City Network. […]

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