2021 Summer Celebrations
The residents of Our Town love the summer months, and The Independent delights in sharing your special moments.
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Harris, Blair, Foster, and Rhett Jackson at Mission Hills Country Club’s Fourth of July Celebration |
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Tommie Busch, Abby Lubischer, and Patrick Busch at the Sporting KC versus Austin FC match |
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Chelan David and Isabel Salgado at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado |
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Pete and Lyndse Hanes, Steve and Linda Weddell, and Jeff and Kay Hanes at Mission Hills Country Club |
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Michael and Freddie Blount flanked David Fair and congratulated him on his home run! |
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Isabella Penke at Homestead Country Club |
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Neah David and Kylie David at Stockton Lake, Missouri |
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Haley Linville, Amber Thompson, Jessica and John Hassler, and Scott Thompson at Mission Hills Country Club’s Summer Solstice Party |
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(Seated) Francis Uryasz II (standing) Justine and Ryan Richard |
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Isabel Salgado and Chelan David at the fundraiser for Band of Angels |
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Graham and Emerson Sansale at Mission Hills Country Club’s Memorial Day Carnival |
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David Tyrrell, Chris Logan, Jeff King, and David Hellen participated in Homestead Country Club’s Breakfast at Wimbledon event. |
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Spencer Dean with Louis Dean, age two |
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Sloane Sansale, Neve Clymer, Rhett Jackson, and Emma Blasi |
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(Front row) Mike and Tammi Morgan, Jennifer Stradinger, Jennifer Krizek, and Kent Barnow (back row) Curtis Krizek and Mike Stradinger at Mission Hills Country Club’s Concert on the Course |
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Coleman Stephens at Homestead Country Club |
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Margot Fair enjoyed some craft time at Camp Cheley in Estes Park, Colorado. |
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Kirk Johnston with his niece, Violet Dean |
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Elijah Alford tested his skills at Science City with High Aspirations. |
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Klassie Alcine, Thalia Cherry, and Rita Strickland at Centurions Task Force Day |
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Erin Gustafson with her daughter, Emery, at the Pre-Competitive Swim Team Final Day at Homestead Country Club. |
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Jarvis Huff’s first time in the pool with dad, Chris Huff, was a big success! |
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Taking advantage of the best mode of transportation in the desert was the Sabates family: Nelson, Jr., Spencer, Rachael, Nelson, Sr., and Olivia! |
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Duke Springs, Mack Davidson, and Ford Springs watched fireworks at Blue Hills Country Club. |
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Susan Miller spoke at the party that celebrated her retirement from Rose Brooks Center. |
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Ember Trubin, Justin Amberville, and Elina Katsman volunteered at Tacos & Beer on the Boulevard, a benefit for Family Health Care. |
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Lizzie Wombolt with Blue Hills Country Club Head Coach Liddy Stallard |
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Peter Hodes celebrated the Fourth of July at a neighborhood parade. |
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Tess Sweeny, Bella Wolbolt, and Kallan Fishwick at Blue Hills Country Club |
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Cindy Ross, Rachel Ohlhausen and Laura Gilman, all with Jewish Family Services; celebrated at Jewish Family Services’ hybrid re-opening. |
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Regina Goodwin and Diane Waters during Employee Appreciation Week at Lakemary |
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Tate Wichman, Ava Townsend, Gage Sherron, and Maggie Dahir at Blue Hills Country Club |
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Grace Watkins and Caroline McCaffree, dive coaches; flanked Monty Lyddon, head dive coach at Milburn Country Club. |
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Jason and Chrissy Wichman at Blue Hills Country Club |
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Art and Meljay Krause marked their 80th birthdays by celebrating with 26 family members at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. |
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Tyler, Amy, Alex, and Rob Wolf celebrated at Blue Hills Country Club. |
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Ale and Emma flanked Harper Anderson at Camp Barnabas. |
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Jackson Dahir, Ellen Columbo, Megan Turner, and Jake O’Brien at Blue Hills Country Club |
Additional photos featured in the September 4, 2021 issue of The Independent
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