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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Hops & Barley Ball

The Hops & Barley Ball, a benefit for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, was held on September 27th. Guests enjoyed a creative menu of comfort foods, the Dark Horse Distillery’s signature liquors, dancing, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will help train volunteers to advocate for the abused and neglected children served by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers.

Also featured in the November 2nd issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Jeff Roberts

Photo 14A (l to r) Di Topjon, Greg Topjon
Di and Greg Topjon
Photo 1 (l to r) Michael DeNight, Becky DeNight, David Werp, Jan Bergman
Michael and Becky DeNight, David Werp and Jan Bergman
Photo 27A (l to r) Becky Seitter, Connie Batchelder
Becky Seitter and Connie Batchelder
Photo 23 (l to r) Monty Spradling, Shelley Spradling, Greg Wiemers
Monty and Shelley Spradling with Greg Wiemers
Photo 4 (l to r) CeAnne Harbin, Brian Cyre, Amy Carter, Matt Carter, Tom Gray, Amy Gray
CeAnne Harbin, Brian Cyre, Amy and Matt Carter, and Tom and Amy Gray

 

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