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Crib Note – Deia Leigh Porter

Stork sighting in London, England! Anna Linnea Porter and Troy Porter are the delighted parents of Deia Leigh Porter, who was born on April 26th. The blue-eyed brunette weighed seven pounds, three ounces, and was 22 inches long. Willa Linnea Porter, who is two and one-half years old, is the baby’s big sister. Delighted grandparents are Linnea Borg and Kevin McLaughlin and Drs. Susan and Charles Porter. Deia (pronounced Day-ah) and Willa are the great-grandchildren of Mary Ungashick Smith and Dr. Donald Smith of Kansas City and the late Mr. and Mrs Thomas Charles Porter.   

Also featured in the August 7, 2021 issue of The Independent

Features

City Year Kansas City – Idealist Gala Awards

City Year Kansas City’s annual Idealist Gala was held on April 17th at Studio Dan Meiners in celebration of its students, AmeriCorps members, and community members who challenge cynicism, and…

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

Canyon Farms Golf Club was the site for The 43rd Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, whichwas held on April 29th. More than 140 golfers enjoyed a beautiful…

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Hope Ball

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the site for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s inaugural Hope Ball, which was heldon April 27th. Twenty-four young ladies…

Congratulations, Frances & Vance!

Frances Marie Wooldridge and Vance Simon Wentz exchanged vows on December 31st at The Kansas City Country Club, creating an always-memorable New Year’s Eve anniversary celebration! Frances is the daughter…