Category Archive: February 2011

Gourmet Cupcakes Serve Many Tastes

By Susan Fotovich McCabe | Photography Brian Turner Children often refer to Jeff Martin as ‘The Cake Boss’ (from the reality show) whenever they stop in his shop after school for a cupcake and an old fashioned, glass bottle of milk or Coke. In fact, Martin is the boss as the owner of Smallcakes, a …

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Be a Part of Something BIG! The 14th Annual Backyard Bird Count

Which birds are spending their winter with you this year? How often have you stood at the kitchen window being entertained by the birds feeding in your garden? If you are an experienced bird watcher or simply someone who appreciates the birds in your own backyard, plan to participate in the 14th Annual Great Backyard …

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That Small Town Feel: Longtime Lee’s Summit Residents and Mayor Reflect on its Growth

Article Susan Fotovich McCabe | Photography Brian Turner The start of 2011 has been a good one for Lee’s Summit Mayor Randy Rhoads. As Rhoads was reflecting on 2010 and taking note of the many awards bestowed on the city during the year, Lee’s Summit received good news. Exergonix Inc., a clean technology company, selected …

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