A new access point to the lake will open at the end of January in Lake of the Ozarks . The new 78-acre Wigwam School Access will be located at mile marker 66.5 just across from Duncan 's Point. The new access point is named after an early 20th century school that sat on the property before the area was dammed in 1931 to create the Lake of the Ozarks .
The $1 million Wigwam Access will feature a two lane boat ramp, a lakefront weigh-in station, eighty-nine vehicle & trailer parking slots, handicapped parking, and public restrooms. It's a big price tag for the lake community. However, over 75% of the construction costs are reimbursable from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's program for increasing water access for lakes and rivers.
The biggest problem the project has faced is the addition of the 50 feet long and 30 feet wide boat ramps. The water level in the lake would have to be dropped 15 feet below full pool. Since this is not an option, the ramps will be framed and poured on dry land then slid into place with a large dozer.
The Wigwam Access point will add more convenience for getting on and off the lake. Fishing is a popular sport in Lake of the Ozarks . Fish that can be found in the lake are Crappie, White & Hybrid Bass, Walleye, Catfish, and Bluegill.
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The Lake of the Ozarks will soon see the new Passover Bridge project begin construction. The original bridge plans have had to undergo some redesign to help the community save money, but the redesign will not compromise the structural integrity or traffic flow of the roadway. The city is expected to save almost $100,000 with the bridge redesign.
Original plans called for a four-lane boulevard style road that would lead from the expressway to the expected John Q. Hammons' resort on Wilson Drive , which will start construction soon also. Costs before the change were estimated to be almost $2 million.
The plans now call for a two lane parkway-style road that will be separated by a median. The savings on the redesign of the Passover Bridge project will come from property acquisition and grading.
The Lake of the Ozarks area, mostly Osage Beach , will see a lot of changes with the city's master transportation plan, which will on going through 2025. If, by chance, a large development moves to the area, the costs for more road improvement will then pass on to the developer. Any large developments that come to the area will have to have a traffic impact analysis done before permit approval.
The Passover Bridge project along with the city's master transportation plan will really improve the community and everyone's transportation time.
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There is no better feeling than to feel safe. And feeling safe in the community in which you live is a great feeling. Over the past few years, Chief Mark Maples has revamped the police department in the Lake of the Ozarks .
During Chief Mark's first year he changed a lot of policies. He began moving the department in a completely different direction than it had been going. By changing things, Chief Mark made a lot of enemies in the department and lost several officers in the process. Many officers went on to other departments and turnover was high for a short time.
Before Chief Mark came on board, the Lake Ozark Police Department was acting as an island to surrounding agencies, where they depended on other agencies too much. And Chief Mark wanted to fix that immediately. He now meets regularly with surrounding police chiefs and local sheriffs to discuss what's happening in each department. Since having these regular meetings, the lines of communication are now better than ever.
During Chief Mark's second year, he began fine-tuning the department's policies and improving the ones he could. By then, turnover was nearly zero. He also began building relationships with residents and local businesses to establish positive communications. The department began to be more proactive rather than reactive.
Now, Chief Mark continues to hire and maintain quality officers. Although the department is small, the chief makes sure his officers are well-rounded. They are capable of responding to all types of calls. The officers working for the police department today are great. Chief Mark knows this because of the number of tickets his officers are writing and by the lack of complaint calls he receives. Chief Mark also encourages his officers to live inside city limits as he does. He believes that working where you live will help you have a personal interest in the community.
Today, under the direction of Chief Mark Maples, the department is very professional and courteous. The department is also focused on working to become a positive influence in the community. Lake of the Ozarks is a great and safe place to live.
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The holiday season is the time of year many of us will entertain guests. And, because of this past years housing industry, many people have downsized their home and will have a smaller home to entertain in. If you're in that category, you are probably wondering how you will be able to pull off such a task. Entertaining in small spaces can be challenging, but it can be done. And everyone will have a pleasant time. So we have some ideas we'd like to share.
Begin by clearing as much space as possible in the room or rooms you will be using. Remove all the clutter from your living room, dining room and kitchen areas. In the kitchen, put away all your appliances to make more space. You can always put clutter and appliances in your bedroom, until the party is over.
Think about how you can use the space in your home more efficiently. Push your furniture towards walls to increase your floor space. You can expand your seating by adding large throw pillows on the floor and extra dining chairs to the living room. Use barstools in the kitchen for those guests who like to hang around that area. Adding card tables in your living room can increase seating for dinner. And don't get stressed out about who will be sitting where. Not everyone will need to sit with someone they know to have a good time. You can place small groups in the living room, dining room and kitchen area.
A good tip to help prevent overcrowding, when you serve dinner, is to place trays of food in the corners of your rooms. This way your guests will not be crowding in one area. When the food is spread out, the guests will also spread out.
To keep the mess down, use foods that are less messy. Foods like sauces are very messy and can turn into a big problem in a small space.
If the weather is permitting, do yourself a favor and take the party outside. You can use your deck or other outdoor areas.
Here's to a very Merry Christmas and to entertaining in small spaces.
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This holiday season, many homeowners are trying to keep their heads above the rough waters of the housing market and our nation's economy. So, there's no better time than now to share some tips that can help you have a debt free holiday.
Begin by making a list of who you will buy for. This will help you keep track of those you are buying for when shopping. As you buy for someone on your list, mark them off. There's nothing worse than buying five gifts for one family member and only two for another. Also, set your spending limits for each person before you shop. This will help you stay in your financial spending range without over-spending. Sometimes you will find the perfect gift for someone and it's over your spending limit, but you can always lower the limit of someone else on your list. If needed, you can always adjust your spending limit as you go. And be sure to always write down how much you spent per gift by each person's name on your list to make it easier to keep up with your spending.
Take heed of how you pay. If you absolutely have to pay by credit card, take only one with you. Otherwise, try your best to use cash, checks or your debit card. Using the cash method is the best way to help keep you in check of your budget. Avoiding credit cards will make those large January credit card bills disappear.
When low on your finances, consider some alternatives. From time-to-time, we all come to a point when we just don't have it in our budget to buy gifts for our loved ones. However, there are different ways to show someone you love them other than gift giving. One of the best gifts to give someone is your time. Ask your loved one to have lunch or dinner with you one day. Another idea for very inexpensive gifts is baking. You can always bake little treats and give them out. It shows your loved ones you actually spent the time to make them.
Make sure you are taking care of yourself. Many people get depressed during the holidays and go on spending sprees because they think it will make them feel better. So, if you find yourself feeling blue, stop and take note of your emotional or physical state. Are you getting enough sleep, exercise or personal time? Taking a nap during the day will help with sleep, and taking a long walk always helps boost the emotions. And remember that over-spending will only make you feel worse, later.
Many of us don't know the certainty of our financial state for the next holiday season. So it's a good idea to plan ahead for next year. Every time you go shopping, pick up something you think a loved one will enjoy receiving next year. Or, set aside a savings stash and add to it whenever you have a little extra money on hand. You can set a goal of how much you want to save and add to it weekly or monthly. You will definitely enter the next holiday season more than ready.
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