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letter from thepublisher<br />
Photo by Michael Bankston Photography<br />
Dear Readers,<br />
What can I say? We did it again! Our third annual SPLURGE!<br />
Tee-Off Party was bigger and better than ever. I love the fact that<br />
we are setting our standards higher each year and surpassing our<br />
goals for our local charity! Thank you to all of our partners, guests<br />
and “Marilyn Monroe” for your support that helped make this<br />
event another successful and memorable one!<br />
Jody Klein, Publishe<br />
r<br />
July is the perfect month: The kids have settled into their new<br />
summer schedules and are busy with all the exciting activities<br />
Wichita has to offer. This is a great time to introduce the kids<br />
to fundraising events to teach them the value of donating time,<br />
energy and money to help support our local charities. Relay for Life<br />
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