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Congratulations, Rachel and Nathan!

Carolyn Jemelka Price of Our Town and Dr. Richard Brooke Price, Jr., of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Marie Price, to Nathan John Peterson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Joseph Peterson, of Norman, Oklahoma. Rachel is a graduate of The Pembroke Hill School. She earned a […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Gina Hopkins

Gina Hopkins is the lead Concerned Mother for Kansas City’s High Aspirations mentoring program. Gina oversees more than 30 volunteer Concerned Mothers whose young men are in the program. She also serves as secretary on the board of directors. High Aspirations serves the social, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs of African American males ages eight […]

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In the Spotlight – Hats Off to Mothers

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City will celebrate the 11th anniversary of Hats Off to Mothers on May 16th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Barbara Storm is the chairman of the event which will feature a delicious lunch and fabulous silent auction. The luncheon will honor these outstanding mothers: Marilyn Barth, Sherry Forsee, […]

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Crib Note – Charlotte Opal Thompson

Maigan and Hayes Thompson of Nashville, Tennessee, welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Charlotte Opal Thompson, on September 9th. She weighed seven pounds, five ounces, and was 21 inches long. Charlotte has blue eyes and brown hair. Her delighted grandparents are Barb and Webster Thompson of Our Town and Diane and Ron Shanks of Delano, Tennessee. […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Lynn Price

Lynn Price is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015. She serves on the steering committee and is a member of the “Wildcard” Task Force. Lynn is a manager of the legal department and a principal of Terracon Consultants. She is a captain for a Polar Plunge team for the Special Olympics of Kansas, […]

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The Coterie Theatre – Boots & Bow Ties

Boot scoot on over to Boots & Bow Ties on June 28th on the Crown Center Square. The Coterie Theatre will celebrate 35 years of professional theatre for young audiences with drinks, dinner and a country cabaret. Beth Ingram, Laurie and Chip Ingram and Jill Ingram Reynolds are the honorary co-chairmen, and Johyne Hamra is […]

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The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial – Diane Lees Event

The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial welcomed Diane Lees, United Kingdom’s Imperial War Museums; on January 10th for a day at the Museum. Museum Trustee Brad Bergman donated a tail assembly fin from a French Breguet XVI B2 Bomber. Also featured in the February 22nd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Todd […]

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Schwalbach!

Mary Lynn Coulson and Zachary John Schwalbach were married on December 28th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Coulson of Leawood. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schwalbach, of Hudson, Wisconsin. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner […]

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Happy Birthday, Patrick!

Michaela and Patrick A. Pearce, Jr., held a “Mustache Bash” for their son, Patrick Michael Pearce, to celebrate his first birthday on January 10th. The active little boy enjoys playing with toy balls, and his father, who is a KU graduate and passionate Jayhawk’s fan, hopes that Patrick will play basketball someday for The University […]

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MOCSA – 2014 Community Luncheon

The 2014 Community Luncheon will mark MOCSA’s 39th year of service in Our Town. The event will be held on May 2nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Erin Merryn is the keynote speaker, and Zulema and Terry Bassham and Christy and Bill Gautreaux are serving as the honorary co-chairmen.  Also […]

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Tails of Our Town – Pop Tart

Megan Hannahan and Austin Pickett adopted Pop Tart from Great Plains SPCA, and she has quickly settled into her new home. Pop Tart is a three month old American Bulldog mix, a true puppy who plays and sleeps as much as she can. Also featured in the February 22nd issue of The Independent  Megan and […]

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Top Ten Events of 2013

The Independent extends our warmest congratulations to Our Town’s non profits, their honorary chairmen, chairmen, committee members, and volunteers for another successful year of philanthropy in Kansas City. Thank you for helping to make Kansas City a community full of care and compassion! Stay tuned for the full feature debuting in this weekend’s issue of The Independent. Also […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Ann Goodrich

Ann Goodrich makes good things happen. Ann is retired and spends her time volunteering with many organizations that benefit children, including Reach Out and Read Kansas City. She reads to the children, serves as district captain and fills the clinics with other readers when she is not able to be there. Ann’s love for reading […]

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The University of Kansas – Rock Chalk Ball

April 26th is the date for The University of Kansas’ Rock Chalk Ball, “Jayhawks and Juleps,” at the Overland Park Convention Center. Laura and Todd Sutherland are the chairmen, and Steve Doocy, Fox & Friends, will serve as the emcee. Hats, bow ties and mint juleps will set a festive mood for this year’s Derby-themed […]

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Crib Note – Clara Jane Cusser

A beautiful baby girl named Clara Jane Cusser arrived on October 21st. She weighed six pounds, nine ounces and was 20 and one half inches long. Clara has blue eyes and brown hair. Her proud parents are Anne and Andrew Cusser of Leawood. Clara’s thrilled grandparents are M.J. and Larry Walden of Leawood and Diana […]

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Bernabe, Jr.!

Stacy Ann Porto and Lawrence Douglas Bernabe, Jr., were married on November 9th at St. Francis Xavier Church. The bride is the daughter of Mary Porto of Leawood, and the late Dr. Anthony F. Porto, Jr. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Douglas Bernabe, Sr., of Chesterfield, Missouri. The wedding weekend […]

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

June 28th is the date for the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soiree at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Kim and Brad Scafe are the honorary chairmen of the seventh annual event. Guests will enjoy wine, delicious fare, strolling through the gardens, entertainment, en plain air art, and […]

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Party Arty: Mirage

January 18th was the date for the Young Friends of Art’s Party Arty: Mirage at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Laura Allinder, Andrea Ganier, Katherine Myers, and Leah Vomhof served as the co-chairmen. This year’s theme celebrated Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists on display now at The Nelson-Atkins, as well as the upcoming exhibition, Roads […]

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St. Teresa’s Academy –  Auction, “You Are A Shining Star”

St. Teresa’s Academy’s Auction, “You Are A Shining Star,” was held on November 23rd. Lynn and Jay Reardon, Lena and Joe Runyan and Amy and Jim Sullivan were the co-chairmen, and Larry Moore and Mark Fitzpatrick served as the emcees. More than 500 guests enjoyed a delicious gourmet dinner from Garozzo’s Ristorante and silent and […]

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Congratulations, Emily and Lucas!

Mr. and Mrs. Melville Wilson Perry III of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Rhoades Perry, to Lucas Charles Short, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Charles Short of Hamilton, Kansas. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. Emily earned a bachelor of science […]

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Happy Birthday, Sophie!

Sophie Uhlmann Blazar was born last year on Christmas Eve to Lauren and Aaron Blazar. She celebrated her first birthday recently with family, friends and cupcakes. Sophie loves cruising in her car, petting her dog Charlie, blowing kisses, and eating rice cakes and green beans. She is frightened by large stuffed animals, shoes, grass, and […]

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