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Leaving a Lake Legacy: Trying to save the cave
Grotto clubs, MCKC and volunteers clean up Goodwin site
Just outside Montreal is Goodwin Sinkhole and Goodwin Pit Cave, which are two important karst resources in Laclede County that affect water quality at Ha Ha Tonka Spring and the Lake of the Ozarks.
Leaving a Lake Legacy: Osage, Camdenton School boards 'continue' successful education
All Missouri school boards are recognized during School Board Recognition Week Jan. 23-29
School Board Recognition Week honors school board members for their commitment to providing quality public education to children. These public servants are elected by local constituents and do not receive compensation for their tireless efforts.
Leaving a Lake Legacy: Eagle Days 2012 volunteers at home with nature
Master Naturalists help visitors enjoy Lake Area tradition
ike Windels, all the Master Naturalists who make up the crux of the volunteer force at Eagles Days assist in not only making sure the event goes off without a hitch. They encourage visitors to be more recognizant, appreciative and enthused about how significant eagles and all of the region’s creatures and environment are to Lake of the Ozarks.
Leaving a Lake Legacy: ‘Life starts here’
A 34-year Lake Regional Hospital nurse helps make footprints at the Lake for the region’s youngest residents
Nations has worked in just about every floor and unit at Lake Regional Hospital over her 34 years with the facility. However, like her sisterhood of OB nurses, she strives to make every mother, family member and baby have a joyous and valued experience in bringing a new Lake Area resident into this world. As she said, “life starts here” and the OB unit continues to grow to allow that life to be full of happiness from the beginning.
The Lake: In their own words
The Lake Today looks back at more than three years of Profiles
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words resonate with many of those who have headlined The Lake Today’s “Profile” section over the last three years.
Columbia College-LOTO: A growth industry
CC-LOTO has grown leaps and bounds since opening 21 years ago
In sound reason to celebrate these accolades, the staff and faculty at CC-LOTO celebrate its many pride points for lots of reasons.
Lake Ozark officer concentrates on stopping drunk driving
Corporal Jeff Skinner says his early experiences in law enforcement taught him just how dangerous drinking and driving can be
Lake Ozark Police Corporal Jeff Skinner loves his job, but says there is one part of protecting the public that he feels is of vital importance.
Alan Sullivan: A man for all seasons
Sullivan fills many roles at Lake of the Ozarks
From his job as a consulting engineer for Ameren Missouri, through major involvement in a wide variety of community projects, to his full-time commitment to the roles of husband, father and grandfather, Alan Sullivan truly is a “Man for All Seasons.”
'Train for the worst, ask for the best'
Firearms instructors at Camden County Sheriff’s Department promote safe weapons handling for its deputies, citizens and community
Before citizens can even ask Capt. Tony Helms and his fellow firearms instructors at the Camden County Sheriff’s Department one of the most common questions in firearms use and safety, the law enforcement officials deliver an important piece of advice for those who have a concealed carry weapon permit.
Mark Maples: He has a giving heart
Maples not only gives to his department, but also to the community
In addition to running a city police department, Lake Ozark Police Chief Mark Maples spends a great deal of his time working on projects designed to make the Lake Area a safer place to live.
A 'homecoming of sorts' for Trish Creach
Longtime LAC executive director shares memories of her 17 years service to organization, excitement to take same role at Camdenton Chamber
For Trisha Creach, Camdenton reminds her of her hometown. After serving the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce in the executive director role and stepping in the same role for the Camdenton Chamber on Dec. 1, she is ready to use this sentiment to help promote the Camden County seat and Lake Area as a whole.
He's made it his goal to serve
Sgt Matt Marr also helps others serve as a Missouri National Guard recruiter
Sgt. Matt Marr believes that are certain treasures that need to be honored that reside within our own community – World War II veterans.
Sylvia Thompson: All the Lake's her stage
Noted thespian recalls favorite roles, recent years of philanthropy and excitement for upcoming 1931 Troupe participation in Ozark Ghost Stories event Oct. 28
When Sylvia Thompson stepped onto the balcony during the famous restaurant scene of “Hello Dolly!,” put on by the former Lake Area Performing Arts Guild, in the ‘90s, the response she received was one of the most incredible moments of her career in theater and her life.
A solid 'Head Start' showcased during recent Osage Beach program's Open House
Lake Ozark Mayor also signs proclamation to honor local program as part of Head Start Awareness Month in October
For the Oct. 4 Open House was not only for the parents of the 17 children who currently attend the year-round program and supportive School of the Osage faculty, but also for the community to help in honoring this growing local program and Head Start itself, which celebrates Head Start Awareness Month in October.
Elks Lodge 2517 connects community-oriented people
Visitors learned this Elks Lodge not only welcomes any member who wants to join a 750-member brotherhood of patriotic, fun-loving and considerate citizens who meet for dinners, play bingo, enjoy live musical entertainment and camaraderie with their fellow “Lakers.” They did not only learn about the rebuilt lodge that doubled the size of meeting space, which is graciously opened to other civic organizations, business meetings and private activities such as anniversary parties or wedding receptions. They also learned about the Elks Lodge’s “best kept secret” – their contributions to the community.
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