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Two New Businesses Open In Downtown Lee's Summit
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Lift Above, located at 316 SW Main Street, specializes in one-on-one and small group training, and offers Lift Camps to accommodate larger groups. Owners Christin Termini and Ryan Waters bring a different style to training in a non-traditional gym atmosphere. “We focus on the muscles and the mind, through our training we hope to develop and overall lifestyle change,” said Termini. Encouraging clients to adopt an active lifestyle, Lift Above offers various training packages with special pre-grand opening prices available until January. Lift Above plans a grand opening celebration in January. For more information, visit www.liftabove.com or contact Christin at 816.674.7944 or Ryan at 816.588.9609.
Xpressions Boutique opened on November 20 at 311 SE Douglas, in the Vogue Retail Space. Xpressions Boutique offers organic mineral cosmetics, allowing clients to create custom blends to match their skin tone. “Our mission is to put the natural back in beauty and to provide women with most natural form of skincare and cosmetics.” Owner Dara Huber has also operated another store – ColorXpressions – at the Independence Center for more than 10 years. “We wanted to open our second location in downtown Lee’s Summit,” Huber said. “Xpressions Boutique is a great fit for the downtown area. The small business atmosphere inspires me to be a part the community, and many of our clients live in Lee’s Summit.” At Xpressions you can find everything from beauty products to bridal accessories and novelty baby gifts. Xpressions Boutique store hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will have extended Holiday hours. For more information, visit www.colorxminerals.com
Prisoner escapes while seeking medical attention
| City & Civic - Police & Sherriff |
Sunday ev
ening 11-22-09 shortly after 7:30 p.m. guards from Brice Detention (Holden Mo.) arrived at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit for an unknown medical reason with 21 year old Lee’s Summit resident James M. Fannin.
Fannin was being held at the detention on stealing and receiving stolen property charges from Lee’s Summit as well as another agency’s warrant. Once at the hospital Fannin escaped from custody and ran south from the hospital. Fannin at the time of his escape was wearing an orange jumpsuit and chain around his waist which secured his wrists in cuffs. It is unknown how Fannin was able to escape from the guard’s custody.
Fannin was recaptured at 10:55 PM, still near St lukes. Fannin will likely face additional charges after his brief brush with freedom.
LSEDC Awarded $20,000 Grant from Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Monday, 16 November 2009 14:42 | Written by Sara Freetly-Grubb for LSEDC |
At a luncheon held on November 12, the Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF) awarded the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC) a $20,000 grant in the Community Action category. The challenge grant will help fund a campaign to build a performance and arts center in downtown Lee's Summit. LSEDC, in association with the City of Lee’s Summit and the Martin City Melodrama, has developed initial plans to renovate the historic Arnold Hall for performances with a long-term goal of creating an Arts District in downtown Lee's Summit. Lee’s Summit Ranks 6th in 2009 National Digital Cities Survey
Monday, 16 November 2009 09:25 | Written by Kelli Welch, City of LS |
Lee’s Summit has again been recognized as one of the top ten cities in the United States for its use of technology to better engage citizens with local government! The ninth annual Digital Cities Survey ranked Lee’s Summit sixth of the most advanced digital cities in America in its population category (75,000 – 124,999). This is the second consecutive year Lee’s Summit has been recognized for this achievement, increasing our standings by three spots from last year.
City offers online pet licensing
Monday, 16 November 2009 09:16 | Written by Sgt Michael Childs, LSPD |
Beginning this month, Lee’s Summit residents may license their pets from the comfort of their own home. Residents will need only the current rabies vaccination certificate and a credit card. To license a pet on-line go to: www.lspets.net and follow the prompts for the licensing procedure. After verification of the information entered during the licensing process, a pet license will be mailed directly to the home. All licenses purchased in November and December will be valid for all of 2010.
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Community celebrates dedication of LSHS Kevin Hile Memorial Cardio Room
Monday, 16 November 2009 13:32 | Written by Janice Phelan, LSR7 Schools |
A Lee's Summit High School graduate, Kevin Hile excelled as a student athlete while attending LSHS from 1987 through 1991. While he earned letters in basketball, track and golf, his true passion was football; he lettered all four years while working diligently to improve his skills as a guard, linebacker and kicker. Participation in athletics helped Kevin develop the strong work ethic, determination and persistence that would serve him as an adult.
LSHS, LSWHS students capture broadcasting awards
Monday, 16 November 2009 09:23 | Written by Janice Phelan, LSR7 Schools |
Broadcasting students from Lee's Summit High School and Lee's Summit West High School captured awards in the four-state Regional Broadcast Conference, held at Drury University. Lee's Summit High School Tiger Broadcast students winning awards were Karlie Swan and Allison Derks, first place in spot feature, and Karlie Swan and Morgan Raukar, honorable mention in feature story-long form. The Tiger Broadcast staff with Karlie Swan as news director took second in Broadcast Show Challenge. Lee's Summit West High School Titan Television students winning awards were Ethan Baxter, Leanna Perry, Greg Janssen and Adam Hall, first place in commercial; Kyle East, first place in anchoring; Kyle East and Alyssa Steen, honorable mention in news story; and Alie Davila, honorable mention in live reporting. The Titan TV staff with Aaron Van Pelt as executive producer won first place in Broadcast Show Challenge. Piccadilly Gala Will Offer Tropical Trips and Celebrity Memorabilia
Friday, 18 September 2009 05:20 | Written by Stacy Brandt, DLSMS |
Guests will have the chance to bid on two great tropical trips. Dr. Lisa Layne of Holistic Options and Marlene Alley of Infinity Realty have donated a stress reduction trip to Costa Rica, up for bid in the silent auction. A 3-night trip to Jamaica for two at an all-inclusive five star hotel will be featured in the Piccadilly live-auction, where guests bid on amazing items for mere quarters.
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Lee's Summit R-7 School District staff and community members recently celebrated the dedication of the Lee's Summit High School Kevin Hile Memorial Cardio Room. A ceremony for the facility, located in the school's building B gymnasium mezzanine, was held Nov. 12.
The Piccadilly Gala Planning Committee is pleased to announce some great auction items and new twists at the popular event. The 7th Annual Piccadilly Gala: Polynesian Paradise is a ladies night out and auction benefit for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc, and is scheduled for October 1st at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. A limited number of tickets are still available.