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Off to College – Class of 2013

Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2013. We wish the best to these amazing students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Audrey Newell, Texas Christian University; Caroline Thomas, Scripps College; Aubrey Grooms, College of Charleston; Meredith […]

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Hallbrook Country Club – Silver Anniversary

Happy 25th anniversary, Hallbrook Country Club! The sophisticated Hampton-style White and Silver Party took place on May 26th at the Club.  Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Dr. Douglas and Barbara Cusick  Robert and Dr. Suzanne Elton  

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Hats Off to Mothers

The Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon was held recently to honor 10 mothers from Our Town who have the remarkable ability to balance family life, personal achievement and civic engagement. Patricia Scott served as the chairman.  Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Strauss Peyton Brian Dunn, Katie Dunn Fitzgerald, […]

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Congratulations, Elizabeth & Loren!

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Emerson Lewis II of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Lewis, to Loren Joseph Schieber, the son of Janice Meyer Schieber of Roeland Park and William Leonard Schieber of Olathe. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stewart McKie of Prairie […]

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Friends Forever

Brendan McCann, Anthony Mendolia, Jr., Spencer Porshe, Teddy Hauptmann, and Connor Prochnow have been friends since kindergarten at St. Paul’s. The boys will graduate next year from Rockhurst High School.  Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Brendan McCann, Anthony Mendolia, Jr., Spencer Porshe, and Teddy Hauptmann, received their senior rings at […]

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Man & Woman of the Year

Congratulations to the 23 candidates of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale, which took place at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on May 23rd. Carey Morrison and Anna Dudenhoeffer Simpson were named the 2013 Man & Woman of the Year. Anna Braukmann Raccuglia was the chairman.  Also featured […]

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KidsTLC – Pour For More

Pour For More, a benefit for KidsTLC, was held on May 10th at The Guild. Steve Metzler served as the chairman. Guests enjoyed a Patrons’ Party, silent auction and dancing to the music of The Dueling Piano Guys.   Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  David Riffel Judge Kevin Moriarty, […]

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In the Spotlight – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

August 24th is the date for MOCSA’s Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction at the Uptown Theater. Ali Mahaffy and Melanie Fenske are serving as the co-chairmen, and Lisa and Mike Hagedorn are the honorary chairmen. Guests will enjoy silent and live auctions, delicious food and drink and a live performance by Making Movies.  […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Spring Luncheon

May 9th was the date for the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual Spring Luncheon at the River Club. Guests enjoyed delicious fare and beautiful floral arrangements from Craig Sole. President Melissa Petet thanked the outgoing Guild board and welcomed Jane Webster, incoming president; and the 2013-2014 board. The Nutcracker Ball will be held on December […]

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Crib Note – Jack Grant Stingley

A blue bundle of joy named Jack Grant Stingley arrived on March 18th. He weighed six pounds, four ounces. Jack has blue eyes and blonde hair. His proud parents are Gina and Jeffrey Stingley of Our Town. Jack’s grandparents are Barb and Frank Leo of Hays, Kansas and Cyndi and Mark Stingley of Lenexa. His […]

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The Ben and Betty Zarda Family – Annual Golf Classic

Golfers “chipped-in” at The Ben and Betty Zarda Family 32nd Annual Golf Classic on May 13th at Lake Quivira Country Club. Guests enjoyed a round of golf, patio lunch, dinner reception, and an awards ceremony. Proceeds helped Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas to secure an additional emergency assistance resource bus to deliver food, clothing […]

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Cabot Westside Medical and Dental Center – Cinco de Cabot

May 3rd was the date for Cinco de Cabot, a benefit for Cabot Westside Medical and Dental Center, in the KC Live! block of the Power & Light District. Guests gathered for a Pre-Party featuring local Latin band Aztlan, followed by a public concert by Sugar Ray. The bilingual staff at Cabot Westside Medical and […]

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Crib Note – Jeremy Robert Starr

A darling baby boy named Jeremy Robert Starr was born on October 24th to Amy and Andrew Starr of Mission. Jeremy has hazel eyes and brown hair and weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces. His proud grandparents are Barbara and John Bauman of Columbia, Missouri, and Irene and Norton Starr of Amherst, Massachusetts. Jeremy shares his […]

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Project 39 – Mother of All Happy Hours

May 9th was the date for Project 39’s Mother of All Happy Hours in Our Town. More than 40 hosts gathered baby items to help support single mothers in The Family Conservancy’s Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids Program. Participants in the program gain points by attending weekly parenting classes focusing on topics ranging from prenatal care […]

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In the Spotlight – Becky and Brett Gordon

September 27th is the date for Marillac’s Enchanted Evening at the Ritz Charles. “My World, My Dreams, My Tomorrows” is the theme of the event. Becky and Brett Gordon are the chairmen. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dinner, and entertainment.  Also featured in the June 15th issue of The Independent […]

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Art Bra KC

“Celebrating the Art of Survival” was the theme of Art Bra KC at Signature Flight Support. Kathy Donovan was the honorary chairman, and Cindy Wittman and Adrienne Helvey served as the co-chairmen. The third annual event raised funds to benefit patients in need at Missys’ Boutique, an accredited appearance center at The University of Kansas […]

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Congratulations, Laura & Jesse!

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Beachy of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth Beachy, to Jesse Leroy Langdon, the son of Mrs. Emmett Langdon of Parkville, Missouri, and the late Mr. Langdon. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Honorable and Mrs. Hammond C. Woods and the […]

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The Kansas City Club – Trivia Night

The Kansas City Club’s 1212 Club met recently to donate funds raised from its quarterly Trivia Night to Friends of KC Animals.  Also featured in the June 15th issue of The Independent Alex Goldberg, Justine Uryasz, John Teasdale, Katie McAnany, Dave Wimberly, and Hyland Cronin Hope Westergom, Gail Miskew, Sarah Deters, and Britton Hunter   […]

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Crib Note – Leo Charles Boudreau

Leo Charles Boudreau arrived on October 5th to proud parents Elaina and Bryan Boudreau of Leawood. Leo joins his big brother Luke, age 12; and big sister Alyssa, age nine. Leo weighed 10 pounds, four ounces and was 20 and one half inches long. He was born with brown eyes and dark brown hair. Proud […]

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