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Summer Celebrations 2014

The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2014 summer, Kansas City-style!  Blue Hills Country Club Grace Kiewiet, Olivia Oades, Maggie Dahir, and Rosie Oades Country Club of Leawood Say cheese! Morgan Ramsey, Jesse Paxton, Cayla Prophater, Grace Kirkland, and Abby Karl Indian Hills Country Club […]

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Craig!

Nicole Marie Burns and Bernard Joseph Craig were married on May 24th at Visitation Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Joseph Burns of Loch Lloyd, Missouri. Nicole is the granddaughter of Virginia “Ginny” Stack Burns of Our Town, the late Mr. Edmond Donald Burns, the late Elvira Quiroz Clarke, and […]

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Summer White Party

Boyce Richardson was the chairman for the Young Friends of Art’s Summer White Party at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. More than 550 guests enjoyed the “Deceptively Simple” themed event that focused on the newest addition to the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, Glass Labyrinth. Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Patrick Sallee

Patrick Sallee is a member of the Centurions Class of 2014. He has served on the Leadership and Civic Engagement Committee. Patrick is the Executive Director of the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center Foundation.  Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Jenae Weinbrenner  Patrick Sallee with his daughters, Makenna and […]

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The Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Ball

The Nutcracker Ball will be held on December 5th at Union Station Kansas City. Guests will enjoy a ballet presentation, cocktails, dinner by Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, and dancing to The Michael Beers Band. James Jordan is serving as the honorary chairman, and Anna Allen is the chairman.   Also featured in the August 23rd […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Legacy Invitational

The Legacy Invitational golf tournaments, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, were held on May 19th at Loch Lloyd and June 2nd at The National Golf Club. Honorary Chairman Bob Knighton was named the Man of the Year. Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Rob Smith […]

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Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Holiday Mart

Holiday Mart, a four day shopping extravaganza benefiting the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will be held from October 16th through the 19th at Bartle Hall. Erin Lambert and Kristen Brought are serving as co-chairmen of the event that has raised nearly nine million dollars for community projects since its inception in 1988. Also […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Drs. Allison & Craig Anderson

Doctors Allison and Craig Anderson are long-time supporters of Olathe Health System. They served as chairmen for the Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s 2013 Yuletide Gala. Thanks to Allison and Craig’s wonderful leadership, the Gala had record attendance and net proceeds to support the new Hospice House at Olathe Medical Park.  Also featured in the […]

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The Friends of Chamber Music – Soiree 2014

May 10th was the date for Soiree 2014 at Indian Hills Country Club. The event celebrated the 38th season of The Friends of Chamber Music. Patricia Cleary Miller served as the honorary chairman in memory of her late husband, James Ludlow Miller.  Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Stu […]

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Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA

On September 13th, the 9th Annual Carnival for CASA will be held at Paradise Park. An array of activities for the entire family will include lunch, a rock wall, hair designers, a hamster ball from Yes! Kids Fitness, bounce houses, and the Kansas City Zoo’s Zoomobile. Proceeds will help Jackson County CASA serve more than […]

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BOTAR – Spring Meeting

The Kansas City Country Club was the site for the BOTAR Spring Meeting on April 24th. Members gathered to plan the 65th BOTAR Ball, to be held on October 18th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Anthony Mendolia BOTAR […]

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Saint Luke’s Hospital – Paint the Town

It’s time to channel your inner spy for a night filled with glamour and espionage. The sixth annual Paint the Town, a benefit for Saint Luke’s Hospital, issued a James Bond super spy dress code for the September 20th event that will be held poolside at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Special Agents […]

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Union Station Kansas City –  Centennial Celebration

A reception for members of the honorary Centennial Celebration Civic Committee kicked off Union Station Kansas City’s 100th anniversary celebration on May 20th. Donald Hall, Jr., Michael Haverty and Thomas McDonnell are serving as the co-chairmen of the Committee. Members will be recognized at Union Station’s Re-Dedication Ceremony on November 1st.  Also featured in the […]

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ArtsKC – Inspiration Breakfast

November 6th is the date for ArtsKC’s fifth annual Inspiration Breakfast at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Susan Gordon and J. Scott Francis are the honorary chairmen, and Kimberlee Ried is serving as the chairman.  Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Tom Styrkowicz Susan Gordon and J. […]

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Kids TLC Open

Shadow Glen Golf Club was the site for the Kids TLC Open on July 14th. Proceeds from the event help KidsTLC provide children with a continuum of care through innovative and successful psychiatric treatment, community outreach and outpatient behavioral health, autism and wellness programs. Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo […]

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Bishop Spencer Place – Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry

Bishop Spencer Place resident John Herbst and Chaplain Kathy Hall recently collected grocery bags to donate to the Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church food pantry. The pantry distributes more than 425 adult food bags and 90 children’s food bags each week.  John Herbst presented pantry coordinator Richard Scarritt the bags for use by the pantry and […]

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Great Plains SPCA – Big Dawg Open

Chuck Laue and Kevin Westrope are the co-chairmen of the Big Dawg Open, a benefit for Great Plains SPCA. The sixth annual event will be held on September 4th at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex.   Also featured in the August 9th issue of The Independent  Hank Henry posed with shelter alum Benji at last year’s […]

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Crib Note – George Duncan Palmer

A handsome baby boy named George Duncan Palmer arrived on June 4th to proud parents Allison Laner Palmer and Jared Palmer of Prairie Village. George weighed seven pounds, four ounces and has blue-grey eyes and brown hair. His delighted grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joel Blass Laner of Our Town and Page Palmer and Bruce […]

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Royals Charities – Diamond of Dreams

June 19th was the date for the Royals Charities’ Diamond of Dreams at Kauffman Stadium. Proceeds from the event support Royals Charities and The University of Kansas Hospital’s Neonatal Medical Home. Penny and Dan Glass were the chairmen.  Also featured in the August 9, 2014 issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Chris Vleisides and Jason […]

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2014 Lyric Opera Ball Auction – Champagne Tea

Jane and Dick Bruening opened their beautiful home recently for a Champagne Tea. Kansas City native and international opera star Joyce DiDonato was the featured guest. The event was offered as an item in the 2014 Lyric Opera Ball auction, where Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley and Ann Sundeen were the lucky bidders. Also featured in the […]

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Beckman!

Jill Deramus Wagner and Ian Nicholas Beckman were married on March 15th at The Pilgrim Chapel. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Don Wagner of Our Town. Jill is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Neal Deramus III and the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wagner. Her groom […]

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