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26 Issues

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SOCIAL CIRCLES

Crib Note – Emerson Louise Walsh

A pink bundle of joy named Emerson Louise Walsh arrived on February 25th to proud parents Laura Beth and Spencer Walsh of Austin, Texas. Emerson’s nickname is Sonny. She weighed […]

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Crib Note – Margaret Ruth O’Leary

Glad tidings from Auburn, Nebraska: Margaret Ruth O’Leary was born on June 1st. Margot is the first child born to Margaret “Meg” and John O’Leary. The blue-eyed, brown-haired beauty weighed […]

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Crib Note – Matthew Cole & Luke Stevens

Ashley and John Edmonds of Prairie Village welcomed beautiful twins on January 15th. Matthew Cole weighed six pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Luke Stevens weighed four pounds, […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Spitsnogle!

Frances Read Clay and Andrew Iain Spitsnogle were married on April 2nd at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholas Clay of […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Armistead!

Alison Hebenstreit and Hunter Westwood Armistead were married at Keswick Hall in Charlottesville, Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bryant Hebenstreit of Mission Hills. Alison […]

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Girl Scout Testimonial

“Everyone loves the Girl Scout Cookie Program, but underneath it, the beauty is, it teaches goal-setting, planning, teamwork, accountability, and money management, and those are great underlying lessons.”  — David […]

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Congratulations, Ashley & William!

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Edward Elder of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Elder, to Elmer William Stout, Jr., the son of Carol […]

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Congratulations, Haley & Jerry!

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Robert Harlan of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Elizabeth Harlan, to Gerald Joseph Mancuso, the son of Dr. and […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Snively!

Amy Elizabeth Blair and Matthew David Snively were married on December 31st at Unity Temple. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wilks Blair of Our Town. […]

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Girl Scouts of NE KS & NW MO – Testimonial

“From my perspective, it’s important that all girls have a significant view of the opportunities available to them in the future. I think Girl Scouts does a great job of […]

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Congratulations, Nicole & Calvin!

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Luby, Jr. of Fairway are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathlyn Nicole Luby, to Calvin Woodard Tidwell, the son of Mrs. Brant […]

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Congratulations, Katie & Trip!

Darcy Ann Howe and Mr. John Sheldon Black of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Anne Black, to William Thomas Mullen III, the son […]

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Happy Birthday, Emmett!

This beautiful angel-in-training named Emmett Langdon turned one on March 19th and is the daughter of Laura and Jesse Langdon. Since Emmett loves strawberries and was a strawberry for Halloween, […]

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Congratulations, Emily & James!

Sara Fischer of Los Angeles, California, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Emily Fischer Bylsma, to James William Joseph Cooling, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James […]

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Congratulations, Hadley & Nicholas!

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Alan Kombrink of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hadley McGuire Kombrink, to Nicholas Adam Grimm, the son of Rosemary Sarah […]

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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Kramer!

Mary Catherine Weiford and Kyle Michael Kramer were married on October 30th at Top of the Rock Chapel at Big Cedar Lodge. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and […]

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Congratulations, Lauren & Anthony!

Laura Foley and Mr. David Cimpl of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Kathryn Cimpl, to Anthony Patrick LaVita, the son of Carol Melendy […]

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Happy Birthday, Sloane!

March 28th was the date for Sloane Harper Sansale’s first birthday. The darling daughter of Melissa and Casey Sansale celebrated her special day with her family. Melissa reports that Sloane […]

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Congratulations, Caffrey & Jack!

  Beverly Davis Brooks of Mission Hills and Mr. Robert Alan Brooks III of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caffrey Keltner Brooks, to Jack […]

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Congratulations, Aly & Ryan!

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Edward Swyden of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyson Patricia Swyden, to Ryan Michael Burnett, the son of Maxine Morillo Novotny […]

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Congratulations, Whitney & Beech!

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leo Gallagher of Springfield, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Leigh Gallagher, to Robert Beech Reagan, the son of Connie Ann […]

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