The Joneses, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly had a vacation home at Pomme de Terre Lake near Pittsburg, Missouri. But they couldn’t be waterfront because of Corps of Engineers rules, and had community dock problems. Also, they couldn’t leave their boat in the water. They launched it when they arrived, and had to tow […]
Women Who Own It!
Businesses owned by women have a huge impact on the Lake market. Many female business owners juggle hundreds of other tasks while running their successful business, as they know the importance of motherhood, family and community, as well as having a career. The Lake area is home to many businesses of […]
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY
This is a great community in which to live and work,” proclaims Mike Henze. “We have a wonderful health system with
many caring individuals here to help.” Henze should know, because for the past 27 years he has lived and labored at the Lake while being the Chief Executive Officer of the […]
His Secrets are Heard Around the World!
It is the subtle, yet crisp sound of walking upon fresh-cut green grass. Or perhaps it is the violent, fatal sound of a flock of Canadian geese being consumed by both jet turbines of an Airbus A320; the captain of US Airways flight 1549 was SULLY.
The Lake is home, his studio is […]
Summer is over, fall is in the air and the holiday season is upon us! This festive season gives us a break in our daily routines to allow us to focus on friends, family and getting together with special people. Part of what makes any occasion distinct is how we dress for it. Sit down to Thanksgiving dinner […]
Grandma Richard’s Gingersnaps
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light molasses
1 egg beaten
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Cream together butter and sugar. Add molasses and egg, beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; whisk or sift together. Add to creamed mixture. Chill […]
