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(News Last updated February 1, 2012)

County okays permit for Woodland Scenics

By Jeff Thompson
CAMDEN COUNTY - Woodland Scenics has received special-permit approval from the County Commissioners for equipment that could lead to the rehiring of approximately 50 employees.

The commissioners approved the permit request at its Jan. 26 meeting.

According to Presiding Commissioner Kris Franken, the company applied for the special permit to set up a foam grinder and a conveyance system.

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Student learns driving lesson the hard way

OSAGE BEACH – A School of the Osage student learned a few lessons outside the classroom last week.

Those lessons were:
• Always wear your seat belt
• It’s easy to lose control of your vehicle
• 180 feet is not that far
• Cars can become airborne
• Music should be “retrieved” in a safe environment
• In the battle of building versus car, building will always win

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City offers drug test kits for teens

By Jeff Thompson
LAKE OZARK - In-home drug tests will soon be available at no cost through the city police department (LOPD) and the School of the Osage.

The program is being made available through a partnership with the Missouri Police Chiefs Association.

Police Chief Mark Maples said the 10-panel urine drug test kit will be made available to parents with a voucher for the website, testmyteen.com.

Maples said the drug tests are not limited to local residents.

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Candidates, issues set for April 3 county election

By Jeff Thompson
CAMDEN COUNTY - Filing for the April 3 municipal elections officially closed Jan. 17 and has left a list of many unopposed incumbents.

There are, however, two bond issues that voters will decide in April:

* The city of Macks Creek is seeking voter approval for a $900,000 sewer system revenue bond issue; and
* Lake Ozark Fire Protection District looks for voter approval for a $5.355 general obligation bond issue.

Candidates for elected office range from unopposed incumbents to first-timers vying for the same position.

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LO board approves 1st reading for yacht club sign

By Jeff Thompson
LAKE OZARK - Clearing the way for a new Ozark Yacht Club (OYC) sign on Business 54 was the thrust of a short Board of Aldermen meeting last Tuesday night.

The board gave first-reading approval to an ordinance granting a right-of-way encroachment request from OYC concerning the place of new business signage.

The second reading of the ordinance will be held at the Feb. 14 board meeting.

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