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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Jensen!

Hannah Gean Satterlee and Stewart Daniel Jensen were united in matrimony at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 22, 2018. The bride is the daughter of Brenda Gean Satterlee and Dr. Charles Craig Satterlee of Prairie Village, Kansas. Hannah is the granddaughter of Velma Loreen Burnett and Charles Frank Burnett of Liberty, Missouri, and the […]

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Rachel’s Reads – February 2019

Dirty John, Fyre, Making a Murderer, and American Crime Story are just a few of the multitude of titles for true crime events that have been recently released. In fact it seems as if every time I turn around there is a new (and successful) show, documentary, or podcast devoted to a shocking crime. I […]

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The Dish With Ann – Waldo Thai Place

As the executive chef at Waldo Thai Place, Pam Liberda represents a new generation, a branch of a storied family tree that consists of her husband, Ted, and her mother-in-law, Ann. At one point, Ted, Pam, and Ann owned and oversaw eight Thai restaurants throughout the metropolitan area. Ann and Ted still have Thai Diner […]

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Congratulations, Sara & George!

Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy Goodwin of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth Colt Goodwin, to George Thomas Lin, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Boyang Lin of Richardson, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mack Vail Colt of Mission Hills and the late Mr. […]

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Olathe Health Charitable Foundation – Yuletide Gala

Maria and Blake Heid served as chairmen for Olathe Health Charitable Foundation’s 47th annual Yuletide Gala. The event, which featured cocktails, dinner, and dancing, was held at the Overland Park Convention Center on December 1st. Frank H. Devocelle, who retired as president of Olathe Health, was honored for his 47-year commitment to the organization. The […]

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Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties – Community Ball and Cotillion

The Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the site for the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties’ Community Ball and Cotillion. Stephanie Wilken served as Ball chairman, with Monica Browne and Sally Dannov as the Cotillion co-chairmen for the elegant event on December 1st. Guests enjoyed seeing the young pages, dining on gourmet fare, and […]

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Congratulations, Cortney & Chris!

Cortney Leigh Patterson and Christopher Downey Barton will be united in matrimony on March 1st. The bride-to-be is the daughter of the late Jeanne Marie Lillig-Patterson and the late Neal Lynn Patterson. Her groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barton, Jr. of Prairie Village, Kansas. Cortney is the granddaughter of Mr. and […]

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Kansas City Ballet Guild – Nutcracker Luncheon

On December 13th, the Kansas City Ballet Guild gathered for the delightful Nutcracker Luncheon at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. President Susan Meehan-Mizer and members of the archives committee presented a dazzling array of photos and costumes from past productions of The Nutcracker. The festive tables were decorated with traditional nutcrackers, […]

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Frances and Winthrop Williams

Back in September 1926, The Independent published a photo with this caption: “Winthrop Williams, good-looking, popular, young business man, who has signed a contract for life!” That was our scribe’s way of saying that Frances Royster had agreed to become Mrs. Winthrop Williams. We’ll spare you some suspense: death parted Frances and Winthrop only briefly […]

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Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – SnowFlake Happy Hour

There were many celebrations leading up to this evening’s 45th annual Snow Ball at the Overland Park Convention Center. The rooftop of the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza was the setting for an event in support of the Ball, a SnowFlake Happy Hour. Members of the Holy Angels Catholic Parish and the Atchison community […]

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Lyric Opera Circle – Holiday Luncheon

Lyric Opera Circle’s Holiday Luncheon was held on December 5th at Webster House. Circle President Patricia Scott welcomed Marilyn and Kenneth Hager, Lyric Opera Ball honorary chairmen, and Deborah Sandler Kemper, Lyric Opera of Kansas City. New Members Angie Chapman, Lindy Chapman, Lisa Flynn, Ann Nigro, and Barbara Godfrey were introduced. Guests enjoyed a delectable […]

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The Independent’s 2019 Class of Rising Stars

André L. Davis Corporate Engagement/Business Development Executive, Built Interior Construction André has been a leader in the community, specifically empowering youth regarding diversity, education, and opportunity. He leverages his corporate network access, his influence, platform, and his voice, to get more people involved in community work he’s chosen to impact. André has been a board member of […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Linda Flake

Linda Flake is a dedicated volunteer at Community LINC. She leads a team of volunteers who prepare apartments for incoming families who are facing homelessness. The new residents will find groceries and other items for their use, all donated by the volunteers. Thank you, Linda, for sharing your time and talents with Community LINC. Linda […]

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Congratulations, Reagan & Alex!

Mr. and Mrs. David Joseph Fromm of Mission Hills, Kansas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Reagan Marie Fromm, to Alex Michael Beck, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Neal Beck of Shawnee, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Carl Michael Fromm of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and the […]

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The Symphony League – Holiday Luncheon

The Symphony League’s Holiday Luncheon was held on December 12th at Grand Street Cafe on the Country Club Plaza. Symphony Ball Chairman Laurie Burgess and Honorary Chairmen Mary and John Edgar presented a check from the Ball to Frank Byrne, Kansas City Symphony, and Michael Fields, Symphony board member. Social Chairman Annette Sherrow planned the […]

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Johnson County Community College Foundation – Some Enchanted Evening

Christi and Jon Stewart served as the chairmen of the 32nd annual Some Enchanted Evening, a benefit for the Johnson County Community College Foundation. Doctors Mary and David Zamierowski were named the Johnson Countians of the Year. The Overland Park Convention Center was the site of the November 10th event. Proceeds benefit students in need […]

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The 14th Annual HALO ArtReach Auction

The 14th Annual HALO ArtReach Auction is set for February 22nd at The Brass on Baltimore. Susie and Chad Wollard are serving as the honorary chairmen. The event will feature artwork from orphans around the world, artwork from local and nationally-recognized artists, silent auction items, dinner, and entertainment. HALO provides housing, healing, and education to […]

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Rachel’s Reads – January 2019

As the hustle and bustle of the holidays comes to an end, it is almost as if you can hear the collective deep breath from everyone. The completely immersive exhale of finally having everything done and attended to never quite feels like it lasts long enough. The world ramps up again with resolutions and normality, […]

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The Dish With Ann – Freshwater

To many of Our Town’s foodies and midtown residents, Calvin Davis is a hero. In June of 2017, a drunk driver, going 70 miles per hour, crashed into his well-received restaurant, Freshwater, located on Southwest Trafficway. The accident destroyed the window and collapsed the front corner of the building. “We were fortunate that no one […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Williams!

Major Kristen Alling Smith and Major Shane Thomas Williams were united in matrimony on July 28th at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Alling Smith of Mission Hills, Kansas. Kristen is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Craig Hill and the […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Pollard!

Abigail Louise Eickhorst and Robert Reilly Pollard were married at The Abbott in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 13th. The bride is the daughter of Katherine Anne Eickhorst of Shawnee, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Eickhorst of Leawood, Kansas. Abigail is the granddaughter of Mrs. Donald Joseph Borofsky of St. James, Missouri, and […]

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