Summer Celebrations
The Independent joins with our loyal subscribers and Our Town’s non-profit organizations and country clubs to celebrate the 2013 summer, Kansas City-style!
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Mike and Julie McCann with their children, Colin and Claire |
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Amanda Stewart and Mark Haas enjoyed a bike ride in Sedona, Arizona. |
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Emma Dalinghaus at Hallbrook Country Club. |
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Sam Smith practiced his short game and Brookridge Golf and Fitness. |
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Jim Whitaker, Darren Harding, Bill Hall, and Russell Baker enjoyed a day of golf at Kansas City Country Club. |
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Assistant Coach Michael Glenn led the team in a cheer at Homestead Country Club. |
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Chris and Angie Long with their children, Mary, Christopher, Teddy, and Abigail at Kansas City Country Club. |
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Adelaide Gunderson and Sophie Brown at Leawood South Country Club |
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Liz and Perry Brandt enjoyed a summer night at Carriage Club. |
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Abigail Long, Lilly Mason, Annie Kate Freeman, Kate Wollard, Christina Kerr, and Mary Long at Kansas City Country Club. |
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