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SOCIAL CIRCLES

Tails of Our Town

Bandit, Beamer and Charlie are quite the beautiful trio. These three precious poodles are a mixture of toy and tea cup. Owners Charles Hadden and David Suchy report that the pampered pooches enjoy a weekly visit to the salon. We can certainly see why this Pet Set is so happy! Also featured in the September […]

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Vacation Vignette – King

[slider_pro id=”2″] [slider_pro id=”3″] Also featured in the September 15th issue of The Independent

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Happy birthday, August Divas!

Some of Our Town’s Divas recently celebrated their close-knit August Birthdays at Bravo’s. Happy birthday, August Divas! Also featured in the September 15th issue of The Independent  

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Operation Breakthrough – Bryan Melland

Eagle Scout Bryan Melland enjoyed building two composting bins together with his Eagle Scout team for the outdoor education lab for the children of Operation Breakthrough. Also featured in the September 1st issue of The Independent  

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The Barstow School – Congressional Gold Award

Four students from The Barstow School recently received a Congressional Gold Award in Washington, D.C. The students were recognized for setting and achieving specific goals in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and completing an expedition/exploration. Congratulations on this special achievement! Also featured in the September 1st issue of The Independent  

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Dietrich!

Reverend and Mrs. Dwight Tawney announce the marriage of  Laura Leigh Wilkerson and Adam Christopher Dietrich, who were married May 19th at Village Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Dwight Tawney of Leawood and the late Mr. William Ralph Wilkerson III. Laura is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dean […]

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Congratulations, Maigan and Hayes!

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kenneth Shanks of Delano, Tennessee, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Maigan Kathleen Shanks, to Hayes Edward Thompson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Webster Townley Thompson of Mission Hills, Kansas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Albert William Watkins and the late Mr. Watkins, and Mrs. […]

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Congratulations, Christine and George!

Dr. Mary Martin Henry and Dr. Clarke Latta Henry, Jr., of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine Martin Henry, to George Christian Vetter, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Vetter of Shawnee. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Leo Martin of Palo Alto, California, […]

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Off to College – Class of 2012

Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2012. We wish the best to these amazing students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Also featured in the August 4th issue of The Independent  

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Vacation Vignette

(Front row) Michaela Henne, Ryan Henne, David Cunningham, Kurt Wiedeman, Kathleen Wiedeman, Hannah Tutera, and Joseph Tutera (middle row) Joe Tutera, Joe Paris, Marian Tutera, Raleigh Lang, Aaron Lang, Anthony Mendolia, Cirese Mendolia, Lucille Tutera, Peaches Cunningham, John David Cunningham, Pauline Henne, Lindley Round, and Rose Hutchison (back row) Clara Paris, Dominic Tutera, Anthony Mendolia, […]

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Congratulations, Elizabeth and Benjamin!

Mr. and Mrs. John Angotti of Leawood and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Albert of Lee’s Summit are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Mary Albert, to Benjamin Dominic Westerhaus, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Westerhaus of Chanhassen, Minnesota. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mike Ferraro of Prairie Village […]

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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Kaelke!

Kristin Eliza-Lee Kaelke and Matthew Roy Miller were married on April 21st at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The bride is the daughter of Donna Kaelke of Georgetown, Texas, and the late Dr. Kerry Kaelke. Her groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Miller of Warner Robins, Georgia. He is […]

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Congratulations, Lindsey & Robert!

Mr. Steve and Dr. Jane Arbuthnot of Springfield, Illinois, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Marie Arbuthnot, to Robert Joseph Clancey, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Warren Clancey of Overland Park. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Frederick Theodore Westerhold of Bethalto, Illinois, and the late Mr. Westerhold […]

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Family Tradition – Rachel Watts

Rachel Watts, a 2012 graduate from The University of Kansas School of Education, is following in her family footsteps to obtain her doctorate degree in education. She is photographed with her great uncle, Dr. Solon E. Haynes, who received his doctorate degree in education from The University of Kansas in 1968. Rachel holds a bell […]

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Kansas City Explorers – Trucksess

Drew and Tommy Trucksess, sons of Sara and Andrew Trucksess, enjoyed a Kansas City Explorers’ tennis match after winning free tickets as our e-blast winners. Sign up for our e-blast to stay up-to-date on events around Our Town, and have a chance to win free tickets to the Titanic Exhibit, our e-blast prize for August. […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Van Winter!

Mallory Anne McGannon and Mark Samuel Van Winter tied the knot on September 10th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Our Town. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGannon of Our Town and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hall of Moberly, Missouri and the late Mr. Charley […]

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