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    Ambulance board considers meeting attendance fees  Nov 21, 2008
    Ladlie said she brought the issue up because it arose at the conference at Lake of the Ozarks this summer. They asked how much we were reimbursed, and I said zero, and they all thought that was different, she said. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Time for 'Help the Hungry'  Nov 20, 2008
    Some items up for auction this year are Ci-Ci s Pizza desserts, a Cake of the Month year-long gift, Flowing Chocolate, two 50 savings bonds from Belgrade State bank, a smoked turkey, an American flag, a family getaway to Lake of the Ozarks, and a Hallmark Holiday gift basket. The bake sale starts Saturday at 9 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. It will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic School gymnasium in Farmington. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Troubled mall owner may file bankruptcy (1)  Nov 16, 2008
    unreconstructed wrote on Nov 14, 2008 2:38 PM:" The outlet mall will always do a fair amount of business, because the Lake of the Ozarks is still a "destination" that people will come back to again and again. ODF hit it on the head, the Capitol Mall is no longer a "destination". Competition is far greater now in this town, and when the economy slips as it has, people will go to the Walmarts of the world far more often than the Malls. ". stop wrote on Nov 14, 2008 2:36 PM:" The problem with... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    * For the love of speed on the sea  Nov 14, 2008
    Through offshore contests held by three sanctioning bodies in places like Morehead City, North Carolina; Panama City Beach, Florida; and Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, 55 teams qualified to enter the Super Boat International World Championship here. Their sport, once dominated by tycoons who raced far out to sea beyond view, was refashioned in the 1990s to draw spectators and advertisers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Baer Brothers work on wood, legacy  Nov 13, 2008
    Greg said most of the clientele is from the immediate area, but recently they have picked up more work in Jefferson City, Lake of the Ozarks and Columbia. For a company that has, been through all the ups and downs of business, according to Greg, the future looks bright. (California Democrat, MO)

    AP: Sen. McCaskill Endorses Fellow Dem in Mo.'s 9th  Oct 22, 2008
    " Hulshof, now the Republican nominee for governor, has been the face of the district since 1996, when he defeated 10-term incumbent Rep. Harold Volkmer, a conservative Democrat from northeast Missouri. His departure has elevated the open seat in the 9th District into one of the most closely watched congressional races in the country. National campaign organizers for both Democrats and Republicans have paid for numerous attack ads. The 25-county congressional district stretches from Columbia... (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Radio Affiliates  Oct 22, 2008
    Versailles (Lake of the Ozarks). KTKS-FM. (Mutigers.com)

    Coming to America: Foreign Exchange Students Discuss Cultural Differences  Oct 18, 2008
    Jacob, a junior, also had a lengthy list of places she had visited, including the Lake of the Ozarks and St. Louis. She enjoyed her time at some Mizzou football games. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Woman's body found floating in Lake (1577)  Oct 16, 2008
    An autopsy may help explain the death of a Missouri woman found floating in the Lake of the Ozarks. A fisherman spotted the body of 63-year-old Delores Locascio of Climax Springs just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Coming home to remember  Oct 11, 2008
    She has homes at the Lake of the Ozarks and Eldon, Mo. and spends many months with Maggie in San Mateo, Calif. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Marion Ihler has been volunteering for a long, long time.  Oct 8, 2008
    Last month, she went to Tan-Tar-A resort at the Lake of the Ozarks to accept the award. The plaque she received cites her as the Volunteer of the Year for Outstanding Service to the Aging in 2008. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Charlevoix chosen as a top lakeside town  Sep 24, 2008
    The preceding facts were not overlooked as recently featured the piece America s Best Lake Towns by Caitlin Kelly who writes for Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor ... Charlevoix came listed second out of seven destinations, just after Priest Lake, Idaho and in the company of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Tkachuk a rare vet as Blues get down to work  Sep 20, 2008
    " The Blues aren't young at goaltender, but they're deep after overworking All-Star last season. was acquired from the on draft day, and has Team Canada experience under Murray. "Manny knows he's got to keep his level high, because Chris Mason is very capable of being a No. 1 goalie in this league," Murray said. The Blues opened camp without defenseman , who injured his right knee in a freak golf accident. Johnson got his leg stuck under the golf cart accelerator pedal while playing at the Lake... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)

    Alicia Hatcher's Gymnastics Journal  Sep 18, 2008
    We stayed busy on weekends, taking a trip to World's of Fun in Kansas City, visiting friends at the Lake of the Ozarks and celebrating birthdays. I had a wonderful summer and became much closer to my teammates. (Mutigers.com)

    Weather, economy soften summer business in Lake Area (247)  Sep 15, 2008
    That was the word used most often this week to describe the Lake of the Ozarks region's business climate during the summer ... We have a local beverage company that tracks the weather, and we did not have a rain-free weekend from November of 2007 until August of 2008, said Tim Jacobsen, executive director of the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitors Bureau ... Mike Kenagy, executive director of the Lake of the Ozarks-West Chamber of Commerce, said, We had a number of second-homeowners who... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Mower race won by runner  Sep 1, 2008
    They were: driver Zack Kondas, 16, and pit men Dwight Seale, 15, and Jobe Fredericksen, 17, who arrived piled on a Murray riding mower and outfitted in orange and army-green jumpsuits; Randy Boles from Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. riding a borrowed mower; Kendal Hamilton of Wasilla on a possibly stolen mower; Adam Johnson, 14, whose race strategy was to run behind a push mower; and Chris Walker, whose John Deere was still hot from cutting grass on lawns across the street from the fairgrounds. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Nothing hotter than an August Sunday (15)  Aug 31, 2008
    What else ya going to do with a carload of questions and camping equipment meandering down some frying pan-hot highway to Lake of the Ozarks or Kentucky Lake. All the other weeks, however, it was St. John s and heat. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)

    City of Lake Ozark admits dumping sewage into Lake  Aug 29, 2008
    The city of Lake Ozark pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to illegally discharging sewage into the Lake of the Ozarks. Lake Ozark Mayor Johnnie Franzeskas signed a plea agreement in which the city admitted to repeatedly discharging raw, untreated sewage into the Lake of the Ozarks ... In a separate but related case, Richard L. Sturgeon, 52, Eldon, the city's former public works director, pleaded guilty on July 31 to failing to report the discharge of raw sewage into the Lake of the Ozarks. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Top 10 Labor Day escapes  Aug 28, 2008
    Lake of the OzarksLake escapes and Labor Day go hand and hand, making the magnetism of Missouris Lake of the Ozarks simply irresistible for the long holiday weekend. Situated in the heart of the Midwest, and lined with numerous waterfront hotels and restaurants that cater to the crowds who pour in by the millions during peak summer months, this manmade lake boasts a shoreline longer than the coast of California at 1,150 miles as well as two nearby state parks. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    How healthy is the real estate market at the Lake of the Ozarks?  Aug 25, 2008
    Despite national headlines of a decline in real estate transactions, Realtors at the Lake of the Ozarks indicate they're not seeing a decline in sales in that region. According to the Bagnell Dam Association of Realtors, a non-profit organization based at the Lake of the Ozarks, the average days on the market for residential property in 2007 was 119 days ... Ryan Gattermeir, vice president of the association, said unlike other markets including those in the states of Florida, California and... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    JCPD probes local homicide (5515)  Aug 23, 2008
    Yes, crime has gotten worse, but you can't move every time a crime happens thinking you're moving to a better place, because it's going to find you out in the country, at your precious Lake of the Ozarks (where a woman is still missing, I hear), Holts Summit, Osage County (still some unsolved murders down there), so there is no way to move away from it. I agree that we need to fight and take our neighborhoods back because the police cannot be everywhere or put cameras in everyone's homes. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Bid farewell to summer in style  Aug 23, 2008
    Where: Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. Why: Because this resort has scheduled non-stop fun family activities for the entire three-day weekend. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Officials disagree on water safety warnings at Lake (1)  Aug 18, 2008
    Public officials have disagreed about whose responsibility it should be to give safety warnings at the Lake of the Ozarks, but a bill in Congress could require notifications within 24 hours of a sewage overflow ... Gauging pollution at Lake of the Ozarks is difficult ... The Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance, in conjunction with the DNR, has sampled 120 sites, finding several spots where E. Coli levels far exceeded state standards, although readings dropped when monitored a month or two... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Green eggs and ham?  Aug 14, 2008
    The latest sales tax receipts are in for the two largest towns at the Lake of the Ozarks, and the news is mixed. In Osage Beach, which has a 1 percent sales tax, July receipts, which reflect May purchases, were $429,149. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Jazz music to fill the air in Macomb  Aug 7, 2008
    The St. Louis Rivermen have played the major jazz festivals: Sun Valley, Monterey, Pismo Beach, Sturgis Falls, Lake of the Ozarks, Suncoast, and the Gateway Jazzfest in St. Louis. They started playing on Caribbean cruise ships in 2003. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Huckabee to speak at pro-life dinner at the Lake (2)  Aug 4, 2008
    Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will speak at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 on the Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, as the highlight of the Vitae Caring Foundation's Lake of the Ozarks Annual Pro-Life Benefit Dinner. Col. Oliver North was the original speaker. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Donald Hensley  Aug 4, 2008
    Survived by Children, Danielle DeeDee DeLong of Lake of the Ozarks, Kelly and husband Alan Waddle of Anderson, CA, Michelle and husband Keith Stiefuater of Afton, MO, Donald E. and wife Cristy Hensley of Arnold, MO, Beth and husband Jeff Winkler of Crestwood, MO; Grandchildren, Daniel and Michelle Boesing, Amanda and Cory Waddle, Courtney, Trevor, Hunter Stiefuater, Tyler Quinn, Jeff, Jake and Josh Winkler; Sister, Ruby Dingman of Long Beach, CA; Nieces and Nephew, Randy Dingman and daughter... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    The occupants gather their luggage after landing in a soybean field.  Aug 2, 2008
    The plane was on its way to the Lake of the Ozarks from Naperville, Ill. and was carrying Bentler of Naperville, Lavacchi of Port Barrington, Ill. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Ten Candidates Seek 9th District Nominations for U. S. House  Aug 2, 2008
    There are 25 (or parts of) counties in the district, stretching from the Lake of the Ozarks, to Columbia, to Hannibal, to the Iowa line and to Franklin County and Crawford counties to the southeast. The Democratic candidates: Steve Gaw, Holts Summit; Judy Baker, Columbia; Lyndon Bode, Palmyra; and Ken Jacob, Columbia. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Plane makes emergency landing in bean field  Aug 2, 2008
    The plane and its four occupants were flying from Naperville to the Lake of the Ozarks ... The plane was on its way to the Lake of the Ozarks from Naperville, Ill. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Where\'s the beef? At the fairgrounds.  Aug 1, 2008
    She was texting a friend she met at Camp Rising Sun, an FFA facility at the Lake of the Ozarks. He shows cattle at the State Fair, she said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    City of Fredericktown Council meeting  Aug 1, 2008
    Council approved a training travel request for Junior Shell and Vince Grieshaber for October at Lake of the Ozarks. The training is required every three years to maintain their licenses in public utilities management. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    1 comment(s)  Jul 29, 2008
    Iberia teen drowns in Lake of the Ozarks. An 18-year-old Iberia man drowned Sunday near the 4-mile marker at the Lake of the Ozarks. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Missouri researcher tracks wandering paddlefish  Jul 26, 2008
    The Missouri Department of Conservation has compensated for those losses by stocking thousands of paddlefish in the Lake of the Ozarks, Truman and Table Rock reservoirs. Lallaman's study, which is being conducted in conjunction with the Department of Conservation, is designed to determine whether there is any natural reproduction and also to learn more about the paddlefish's movement patterns, its habitat and its needs. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    James F. ‘Jimmy' Morrow  Jul 24, 2008
    a brother, Vernon Morrow and his wife, Nancy, of Burlington; several nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Jaunita James of Keokuk; two brothers-in-law, Robert James of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. and Russell James and his wife, Linda, of Keokuk; and two sisters-in-law, Esther Floyd and her husband, Lanny, of Keokuk and Paula Herman and her husband, Dennis, of Dexter, Mo. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Pregnant women arrested in sting (623)  Jul 21, 2008
    Four Lake of the Ozarks area women were arrested Thursday after an undercover sting operation led investigators to a hotel in Lake Ozark. According to the Camden County Sheriff's Department, the sting operation stemmed from several reports pregnant women were advertising prostitution on an Internet site. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    From Our Files...  Jul 19, 2008
    Fifteen members of the Fredericktown FFA Chapter attended a camp at Lake of the Ozarks. A sales tax for economic development will be on the August ballot. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Two Tigers Win State Amateur Titles  Jul 18, 2008
    Four other golfers from Mizzou competed in the Missouri State Amateur held at Osage National Golf Course at the Lake of the Ozarks. finished in fourth place with a 54-hole total of 230. (Mutigers.com)

    Elderly man drowns in Lake of the Ozarks  Jul 16, 2008
    A 69-year-old Missouri man is the latest drowning victim at Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Water Patrol said Max Moyer of Camdenton fell into the water from a dock in the Niangua Arm of the lake at 9:30 p.m. Monday. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    No comments posted.  Jul 16, 2008
    Elderly man drowns in Lake of the Ozarks By The Associated Press. A 69-year-old Missouri man is the latest drowning victim at Lake of the Ozarks. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Border-to-border race by canoe draws three lake residents  Jul 15, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - It appeals to those with a wandering spirit, a sense of adventure. It's a race across the state, 'with just you and your boat thrown against 340 miles of wind, heat, bugs and rain. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Patrol unveils new buoy regs  Jul 15, 2008
    An estimated 4,000 buoy permits are already on the books at Lake of the Ozarks ... LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Although not as stringent as the first round of proposed buoy rules, there are some significant changes to the regulations, including a provision for signs on docks without navigational markers to warn boaters to slow down ... An estimated 4,000 buoy permits are already on the books at Lake of the Ozarks. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Chip-off decides champion in junior golf event  Jul 15, 2008
    CAMDENTON - Competion was tight in the boys 16-18 division at the Lake of the Ozarks Junior Golf Association's tournament Monday at Lake Valley Country Club. Four golfers needed two seperate chip-off's to determine the top four spots. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Wanted: Belle, Mo., man may be in the lake area; wanted for felony enticement of a child  Jul 15, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Authorities in Osage and Maries counties are asking for the public's help locating a man with ties to the lake area who is wanted on a charge of enticing a child for sex over the Internet. Jeffery s. Counts, 43, of Belle, Mo. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Missouri Betterment to hold annual awards program  Jul 15, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - The Missouri Community Betterment Educational Fund, Inc. invites communities and neighborhoods across the state to participate in its annual awards and recognition program. The program honors communities and neighborhood organizations for their efforts in developing projects that enhance the quality of life for their residents. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Economy forces vacationers to stay closer to home  Jul 15, 2008
    Lake of the Ozarks, Springfield and Kansas City were the next three highest for in-state visitors. Steve Picker, executive director of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, suggested area residents stay a couple of nights at a local hotel and visit the hometown sites. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Is it a spaceship? Or Jefferson City\'s new universal logo?  Jul 15, 2008
    gofish wrote on Jul 14, 2008 4:55 PM:" You know what, Branson Missouri is a LOT more known that Jefferson City will ever be and so is the Lake of the Ozarks. And I could no more tell you about their city logo than the man in the moon. When it comes to the recognition of a great place to visit, the logo DOES NOT MATTER! I visit the attractions, not the logo.Build something worthwhile here, and people will come. ". jeffcitylocal wrote on Jul 14, 2008 3:34 PM:" This logo is what it is, thats all. I... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Offshore Super Series set for Sept. 24-28  Jul 14, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Tens of thousands of race fans will arrive by water and land to attend the second annual Offshore Super Series race event this fall ... According to the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau, the 2007 Offshore Super Series attracted fans from 15 states including New York, New Jersey and Florida. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Bloomers partners with Gravois Volunteer Firefighters Association  Jul 14, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Lake Bloomers Garden Club has received a 250 grant from the Principal Financial Group Civic Development Grant Program, 'Let's Go Native', using local native plants in our communities. The National Garden Clubs, Inc. established the grant program under the sponsorship of the Principal Financial Group Foundation Inc. to boost civic development across the nation and to plant native species at the same time. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Lake of the Ozarks fishing report; compiled for July 11, 2008  Jul 13, 2008
    Lake Sun Leader - Outdoors. Sunday, July 13, 2008. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Take a 'Celebration' ride  Jul 13, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - There's no better way to see the scenery than from the deck of a cruiser as it plows the waters of Lake of the Ozarks ... Capt. Mike, as he is called, offers a true yachting experience here at Lake of the Ozarks. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Support the Fort golf tournament  Jul 13, 2008
    This event is being held in conjunction with the Lake of the Ozarks chapter of AUSA (Association of the United States Army) and the proceeds will go to host a Wounded Warrior Day here at the Lake this fall for the Wounded Warrior Unit from Fort Leonard Wood, over 130 recovering soldiers could attend. The four person Scramble will be held at Sycamore Creek Golf Club in Osage Beach. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Missouri National Guard honors Shriner veterans  Jul 13, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - The Missouri National Guard presented Lake of the Ozark Shrine Club veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam with a medal, medallion, and certificate of recognition for their service to the United States in time of war ... Lake of the Ozarks Shrine Club is affiliated with Abou Ben Adhem Temple in Springfield, Mo. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Missoula Children's Theatre to hold Jack and the Beanstalk auditions  Jul 13, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Don't miss this superb opportunity for lake area kids to learn about life skills and theater. The Lake Arts Council is sponsoring the Missoula Children's Theatre from July 21 - July 26 to teach kids about theater and will hold an audition, rehearsals and perform a show. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Park to park path eyed  Jul 13, 2008
    Osage Beach considers building hiking trail to link new city park to Lake of the Ozarks State Park ... 3-mile trail that, when complete, will link the new park facility to Lake of the Ozarks State Park and wind back around to Route 42 ... When completed, the trail will allow hikers to go from the city park off Highway 54 around through the Lake of the Ozarks State Park and come back out on Route 42 near the school. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Water Patrol stop yields coke, guns  Jul 13, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Two Missouri Water Patrol officers running a routine night-time stop for excessive speed and no navigational lights came up with more than just a speeding violation. The driver of the boat allegedly had one handgun stashed in a fanny pack he was wearing and two more under the seat. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Lake hot spots: Shorty Pants Lounge  Jul 13, 2008
    This bar and restaurant imported its chef straight from New Orleans to design a one-of-a-kind menu just for Lake of the Ozarks. Visitors' taste buds will light on fire over a menu loaded with blackened shrimp, Cajun spices, authentic crab cakes, gumbo and jambalaya. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    The Geoff Stein Project: putting the lime in the coconut  Jul 8, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - For many musicians, life is a premise for songwriting ... In 1998, Geoff landed in a different type of waterfront haven ' Lake of the Ozarks. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Armstrong selected for watercolor competition  Jul 8, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Since childhood, lake area artist Bonnie Armstrong has been fascinated with watercolors and the wonder of turning a blank canvas into a work of art. For the second consecutive year Armstrong has been chosen to participate in one of the most prestigious watercolor competitions in the country. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Life, liberty and all things boating  Jul 8, 2008
    "What better location is there than Lake of the Ozarks? We're a central location and can offer so many other things other lakes or destinations can't," MarineMax of Lake of the Ozarks' Teresa Riley said ... AquaPalooza in Lake of the Ozarks is July 18-20. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Photo contest underway  Jul 8, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - The amateur photographers will be awarding prizes for the lake memories caught on film during the Photo Quest. The contest and exhibition pits amateur photographers against each other in eight categories including black and white, wildlife and pets, landscape, scenery and nature, floral, people, scenes from the ozarks, creative (images that have been modified from their original content) and architecture. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Congressional candidates to debate in Columbia  Jul 8, 2008
    His congressional district stretches from northeast Missouri and the outer St. Louis suburbs to the Lake of the Ozarks. Republicans running in the Aug. 5 primary are former state Rep. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Miller recognized by Rotary  Jul 8, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Barbara Miller was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow in special appreciation for the ways in which her life exemplifies the humanitarian and educational objectives of The Rotary Foundation. Barbara was designated to receive this recognition by her husband Fred Miller. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Relay For Life rained out but not off track  Jul 8, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Relay For Life of Camden County's all-night walk may have ended early June 27 because of rain, but it isn't over. Come join Relayers for the Olympics-themed closing ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Harper United Methodist Church in Osage Beach. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Local scouts donate to Little Sioux camp  Jul 8, 2008
    Chip said the situation also hit close to home, as a tornado touched down within 40 miles of a camp near the Lake of the Ozarks where the troop was staying a week before the disaster in Iowa. Chip said the boys fulfilled the Boy Scout motto of do a good turn daily with the car wash. (Leavenworth Times, KS)

    Holiday 'relatively safe';Water Patrol reports noticeable improvement in use of designated boat drivers  Jul 7, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Missouri Water Patrol officers were ready for the worst, but hoping for the best heading into the July Fourth holiday. They ended up somewhere in the middle. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Two accidents cause serious injuries  Jul 7, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Two separate accidents caused serious injuries to drivers. According to a Missouri Highway Patrol report, Camdenton driver Brandon Stricklan, 32, was traveling southbound on Route 5 1/2 mile north of Spencer Creek Road about 7:50 p.m. Friday when he ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected and overturned his 1990 Chevrolet. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

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    Lake of the Ozarks is just a short drive away from creating wonderful memories,' is presented against the backdrop of a family fishing ... LAKE OF THE OZARKS - A new marketing campaign aimed at enticing visitors to travel closer to home has been unveiled by Tri-County Lodging Association ... The ad will be packaged with special discounts and promotions offered by TCLA and Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau members, he said. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Swamping damages pontoon  Jul 7, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - A PWC operator sustained moderate injuries and damage estimates are in the thousands of dollars for a boat that was swamped following a fireworks display. David Roehr, of Lincoln, Neb. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Absentee ballot voting open through Aug. 4  Jul 7, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Voters who can't make it to the polls for the Aug. 5 primary can begin casting absentee ballots at their convenience. Absentee voting will be open through 5 p.m. Aug. 4. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Lake of the Ozarks offers 16 golf courses, plenty of other entertainment options  Jul 7, 2008
    (Photo submitted by the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council) ... From golf to fishing to shopping to caves to skee ball, along with many other attractions, the Lake of the Ozarks offers all you could possibly want, said Steve Walker, executive director of the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council ... Golf courses at the Lake of the Ozarks. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Floodgates open, debris washes downstream  Jul 6, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Floodgates at Bagnell Dam were opened mid-day Thursday to begin releasing water flowing into the lake from Truman Dam and reservoir ... Gates were opened twice earlier this spring to balance the flow of water coming into Lake of the Ozarks ... Full pool on Lake of the Ozarks is 660 feet above sea level. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    July brings fun to Lake of the Ozarks  Jul 6, 2008
    The sounds of the Lake of the Ozarks Community Orchestra won't be hard to find with three concerts scheduled in July ... LAKE OF THE OZARKS - There's nothing like summer at Lake of the Ozarks and the month of July is no exception. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Lake of the Ozarks specializes in summer entertainment  Jul 6, 2008
    The Lake of the Ozarks area is known for big summer events, which is peak tourism season at the lake ... Sept. 11-14, Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Drive-offs on the rise  Jul 5, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - As the prices rise at the fuel pump, Osage Beach Police Chief Dave Severson says he definitely notices an increase in people filling up then driving away. In the last six months, as the price of gas has been creeping up, so have the drive aways,' Severson said. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Body of missing man found  Jul 5, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Relatives of an Osage Beach man who was last seen on a fishing dock near the 85-mile marker early Wednesday morning found his body floating downstream from where recovery operations had been concentrated ... Efforts to recover the body were hampered by water flowing into Lake of the Ozarks from Truman Dam and Reservoir from the open floodgates. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Fatality, hit-and-run mar weekend's start  Jul 5, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - The Missouri Highway Patrol started the weekend looking for a hit-and-run driver in Camden County and working a fatality accident in Miller County. In Miller County, the Highway Patrol and the sheriff's department worked a one-vehicle fatality accident on Route CC at Northridge Drive outside Eldon. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Accidents mar holiday weekend  Jul 5, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Boaters took advantage of the three-day holiday weekend and kept emergency responders busy. Despite a dismal overcast sky in the morning, by late afternoon the skies had cleared, the haze had lifted, the temperature was climbing and the boaters were out in full force. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Gas is high, but still cheaper here  Jul 5, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - As hard as it is to believe, drivers in Missouri see some of the lowest prices in the nation when filling up at gas stations. According to the consumer-run website , the average price per gallon for the state is about 3. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Project REST poster campaign spotlights missing persons  Jul 5, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - For many Missouri families, each day brings new reminders that a family member is missing. Whether a child or an adult, these missing persons leave a large void. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Economy forces vacationers to stay closer to home  Jul 5, 2008
    Lake of the Ozarks, Springfield and Kansas City were the next three highest for in-state visitors. Steve Picker, executive director of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, suggested area residents stay a couple of nights at a local hotel and visit the hometown sites. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    News analysis: Fears unfounded  Jul 4, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Come on down and enjoy the scenery ... All fresh water streams, lakes and rivers, including Lake of the Ozarks have E-coli 'but it is by no means a contaminated body of water,' Hess said ... One of the issues on Lake of the Ozarks that is different from other waterways is the shoreline development. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Road funding plan approved  Jul 4, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - No new major highway projects for the lake area are listed in this year's Statewide Improvement Transportation Program, but millions of dollars are going toward ongoing projects listed in the five-year plan. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the STIP earlier this week. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Lake hot spots: J. Bruner's  Jul 4, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - The invitation is open to come and experience casual, fine dining at J. Bruner's in Osage Beach. Come savor steaks and seafood, prepared using exclusive recipes refined over the past quarter-century under the guidance of executive chef Shane Claspill. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Five of 53 cove sites tested high  Jul 4, 2008
    LAKE OF THE OZARKS - The second round of water tests for the summer were released earlier this week with five out of 53 samples showing elevated levels of E.coli. The samples were taken June 16 between the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge and the 30-mile marker, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

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