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Crib Note – Willa Linnea Porter

Glad tidings from London, England: Willa Linnea Porter was born on January 21st. Her parents are Anna Freedenfeld Porter and Troy Porter. The beautiful baby girl was born with blue eyes and brown hair. Willa weighed seven pounds, six ounces, and was 21 inches long. Her grandparents are Linnea Borg, Kevin McLaughlin, and Drs. Susan and Charles Porter. Willa’s proud great-grandparents are Mary Ungashick Smith and Dr. Donald Smith. Anna and Troy live in the Notting Hill neighborhood of London, close to Hyde Park, where they take baby Willa for strolls in her pram.

Also featured in the July 20, 2019 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…