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SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Hillary & William!

Mr. and Mrs. James Lenuel Mullin II of Lenexa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hillary Elaine Mullin, to William Chase Daniel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayne Daniel of Southlake, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Herschel Lavoy Manuel of Lenexa and the late Mr. Manuel and […]

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Congratulations!

Alexandra Gwyn “Sacha” Nana and Bradley Barr Thies were married on February 8th at The American Restaurant. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zahid Feroze Nana of Fairway. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Joseph Thies of Overland Park. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted a lovely […]

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Congratulations Bailey & Vincent!

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Robert Armstrong of Fairway are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bailey Elizabeth Armstrong, to Vincent Michael Pianalto, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Edward Pianalto of Leawood. Bailey is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. She earned bachelor of arts degrees in Spanish and anthropology […]

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Congratulations, Lynn & David!

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Whitcomb McGregor of Madison, Connecticut, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynn Marie McGregor, to David Bainbridge Lyons, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William McClellan Lyons of Our Town. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter James Lordo and the late Mr. […]

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Happy Birthday, Finley!

On December 29th, Finley Rose McInnes celebrated her first birthday with family and close friends. The celebration’s adorable theme was “Winter ‘One’ derland.” Finley’s very proud parents are Priscilla and Matt McInnes. With that adorable face, we wonder… who could tell her no? Also featured in the April 19th issue of The Independent   

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Tails of Our Town – Hattie Lally

Rescued by Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, Hattie Lally is the studio dog on the Anything Goes Show with Charles Ferruzza. The six year old West Highland White Terrier makes her home with Martha Lally, KKFI producer. Catch Hattie on the KKFI website as part of the show team.  Also featured in the April 5th issue of […]

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Congratulations, Dorothy and Louis!

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fred Owen of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Caroline Owen, to Louis Joseph Weber IV, the son of Susan England Coke of Dallas, Texas, and Mr. Louis Joseph Weber III of Dallas, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. […]

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Crib Note – Stella Olivia Dreyer

A beautiful baby girl named Stella Olivia Dreyer arrived on November 12th to proud parents Amy and Tom Dreyer of Our Town. Stella joins her big sisters Annie and Carly and big brother Tommy. She weighed eight pounds, two ounces and was 20 and one half inches long. Stella has blue eyes and brown hair. […]

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Tails of Our Town – Laney Nicholson

Laney, a Lab/Pointer mix, was an impulse rescue in July of 2005. Owner Amanda Nicholson explains that Laney loves to sunbathe, chew on sticks, fetch tennis balls, and go for car rides.  Also featured in the March 22nd issue of The Independent    

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Vacation Vignette – Happy Birthday, Bob!

Family and friends from near and far gathered recently in Palm Springs, California, for Bob Boyd’s 70th birthday. The convivial group enjoyed celebrating Bob at a beautiful party at LaQuinta Country Club.  Also featured in the March 22nd issue of The Independent  (Seated) Bob and Mary Jane Boyd (middle row) Gerry Portusik, Linda Stevens, Sara […]

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Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Bergrud!

Kimberlee Nicole Ried and Erik Olav Bergrud were married on November 15th in the Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel at Powell Gardens. The bride is the daughter of Vicki Ried of Our Town and Mr. David Ried of Blue Springs, Missouri. She is the granddaughter of Thelma Logan of Our Town, the late Mr. James Edwards […]

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Congratulations, Lora & John!

Dr. and Mrs. Rex Marion Joyce of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lora Kathleen Joyce, to John Clayton Mosbarger, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Mosbarger of Goodland, Kansas. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. Lora earned a bachelor of arts degree in […]

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Crib Note – Caroline Elizabeth Grey

Glad tidings from Annapolis, Maryland: Caroline Elizabeth Grey was born on January 24th to proud parents Katie Ligibel Grey and Eric Grey. The darling baby girl has blue eyes and brown hair. She weighed eight pounds, 13 ounces. Caroline joins her big sister Emmy, who is two and one half years old. Caroline’s thrilled grandparents […]

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Steele!

Kristen Leigh Briggs and Stephen Douglas Steele were married on August 3rd at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Briggs of Olathe. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fenwick of Larned, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Peters of Larned, Kansas, and […]

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Crib Note – Leigh Lawrence Gray

Leigh Lawrence Gray is the new girl in Town! The blue-eyed, dark blonde-haired beauty was born on December 9th to Courtney Lawrence Gray and Brett William Gray of Prairie Village. Leigh came into this world weighing seven pounds and four ounces. Her older brother, Patrick William Gray, just turned three. The little darlings are the […]

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Tails of Our Town – Merle Ludwig

Merle, a three-year-old American Blue Heeler, posed with Brody Butler, his new owner Scott Ludwig’s nephew. Scott adopted Merle from Great Plains SPCA, and the two of them are running buddies! Also featured in the March 8th issue of The Independent   

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Happy Birthday, Brooke!

Brooke Edmonds recently celebrated her first birthday with family at the beautiful Beaver Creek, Colorado, home of her grandparents, Sandy and Dr. Roger Jackson. She is the darling daughter of Ashley and John Edmonds. Brooke enjoyed meeting her cousin, Alice Beardsley, daughter of Dr. Courtney Jackson and Doug Beardsley. The happy girl shares her home […]

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Congratulations, Lauren and Thomas!

Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Cluen of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Louise Cluen, to Thomas Elliot Bauer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. Bauer of Wichita, Kansas. Lauren is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ted H. Greene, Sr., of Prairie Village and the late Mr. Greene […]

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Congratulations, Bristol & Austin!

Mr. and Mrs. Erich Edward Brandt of Overland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bristol Nicole Brandt, to Austin Wayne Whiles, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wayne Whiles of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Charlotte May Schoofs, the late Mr. Robert David Silk and […]

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Congratulations, Rachel and Nathan!

Carolyn Jemelka Price of Our Town and Dr. Richard Brooke Price, Jr., of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Marie Price, to Nathan John Peterson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Joseph Peterson, of Norman, Oklahoma. Rachel is a graduate of The Pembroke Hill School. She earned a […]

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Crib Note – Charlotte Opal Thompson

Maigan and Hayes Thompson of Nashville, Tennessee, welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Charlotte Opal Thompson, on September 9th. She weighed seven pounds, five ounces, and was 21 inches long. Charlotte has blue eyes and brown hair. Her delighted grandparents are Barb and Webster Thompson of Our Town and Diane and Ron Shanks of Delano, Tennessee. […]

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