Category Archive: December 2011

Capturing Life’s Most Bittersweet Moments

Article Katherine Bontrager | Photography Brian Turner When time is suddenly very limited, as it can be with the elderly or terminally ill, families strive to appreci- ate, to capture, every last moment. Through his charity, Photos of Love, Myron S. Cramer and his team of photographers offer to do exactly this—capture precious family moments …

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Barbara Spilker: Tracking Down a Community Trail Blazer

Article Anne Rohling | Photography Brian Turner Like a Fortune 500 CEO or a Wall Street trader, Barbara Spilker wheels and deals with the best of them to promote good causes throughout Kansas City. This mother, grand- mother and retired banker blazes trails between Leawood and the greater metro area at a remarkable pace. With …

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A Spirit of Giving Leawood Student and Cancer Survivor is Given the Spirit of Philanthropy Award

Article Lauren Collinsworth Claflin | Photography Brian Turner At some point, during the course of even the smoothest lives, there can be a “Before and After Moment.” Something will that happen that seems like it will change everything–your perspective, your situation, your dreams, your fears. This Before and After Moment—a BAM, which works both as an …

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A Woman’s Guide to Good Giving

Article Ann E. Butenas | Photography Brian Turner It’s better to give than to receive.  That is an adage we have heard repeatedly since we were youngsters.  While we may have disregarded it for the most part as we were growing up (who among us didn’t always pine for the latest toy or gadget when …

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Beautifully Hand-Crafted Furniture Meets Exacting Standards: Simply Amish is Simply Beautiful

Article Ann E. Butenas | Photography Tammy Pence Are you longing to update your home with some new furnishings, but are tired of those big box furniture stores? Step into the delightful ambiance of Simply Amish of Overland Park, where, as its tag line conveys, you are greeted by “Many Styles and One Standard.” Located at …

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Stranger Danger Protect Yourself when Doing Business with Friends!

Article Michael J. Searcy You teach your children and grandchildren about the potential dangers of talking to strangers, but in reality, most perpetrations are committed by a friend or family member. When your children believe they are dealing with someone they know and trust, it can make them more vulner- able to undesirable situations. Did …

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Kansas City Couple Debuts Savory AddictionsTM Gourmet Nuts

Flavor: It’s the addiction you can live with. That’s the mantra of a local area couple who introduced Savory AddictionsTM Gourmet Nuts this month to the delight of Kansas City foodies. Craig and Gay Jones launched the delectable snacks this month after friends, coworkers and total strangers kept asking for more after sampling test batches. …

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Mazzarese Announces Partnership with Ivanka Trump

Mazzarese Jewelry will feature an extensive assortment of Ivanka Trump’s unique designs which have achieved a niche position as heirloom-chic. Ivanka’s motto, “ROCK TRADITION” pays homage to the past while embracing the future with a modern twist on fine jewelry’s most desirable classics from the 20s to the 60s and appealing to all ages. The public …

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Blue Valley Student Earns Perfect SAT

Blue Valley North senior Clayton Shuttleworth has earned a perfect score of 2400 on the SAT. The SAT tests in the areas of critical reading, writing and math. Approximately three million students worldwide take the test each year. Less than 400 students earn a perfect score each year.

BVN’s Brown Honored

Blue Valley North drama teacher and performing arts Chair Max Brown was named National Forensics Coach of the Year by the National Forensics League (NFL). Brown was recognized at the NFL National Tournament in Dallas this summer. The National Forensics Coach of the Year award is based on strong leadership at the school, state and …

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