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Missouri's Warm Winter Weather May Equal More Pesky Critters!
We all the love the warm winter weather this year in Mid Missouri, but so do some other creatures ... namely pesky, unwanted bugs and other pests.
You can take action now around your Lake of the Ozarks home to help keep unwanted "guests" out of your house.
Here a short list to help you prepare now for the Spring!
Ensure there is a one-inch gap between any soil and wood portions of your structure.
Keep mulch at least 15 inches from your foundation.
Seal any cracks a along the bottom of the house.
Eliminate sources of moisture and standing water.
Keep trees and other plants trimmed back from the house.
Keep trash containers clean and sealed.
Screen all windows and doors.
These 7 easy tips will help keep Spring and Summer bugs at a minimum around your home!
With Spring approaching, now is the perfect time to find your luxury lakefront home in Lake of the Ozarks. We have a tremendous inventory of homes and mortgage rates are STILL at historical lows. Let the Fran Campbell team help you find that perfect lakefront home or condo to get the season started off right!
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The Polar Plunge is the "Official Party of Winter" at Lake of the Ozarks!
The Lake is a hot bed of activity during the winter months, and of our most popular events is the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. Whether you are "plunging" or not, this event is a great celebration and a very entertaining way to spend a winter afternoon and evening at Lake of the Ozarks!
This "unbearable" event is a unique opportunity for individuals,
businesses and organizations to support local Special Olympic athletes
by jumping, diving or crawling into the sparkling, frigid waters of Lake of the Ozarks . Since its inception 17 years ago, 20,375 Missourians have
taken the Plunge in lakes across the state, raising $4,115,708.
Did you know a group of polar bears is called a celebration?
How appropriate for the official party of winter! The Polar Plunge occurs annually in 13 frozen bodies of water across our great state. This weekend it comes to Lake of the Ozarks! It offers a chance for you to come out of hibernation, grab some
friends and take a dip in frigid winter waters. Who doesn't want to do that?
The Polar Plunge is all about good times.
The freezing temperatures might not sound attractive, but a huge
event full of music, crazy costumes and loads of laughter can get anyone
in the mood for a cool dip. To let you in on a little secret, you are
only in the water for a few minutes, but you have a lifetime to brag
about your bravery!
Grab your friends and don't miss the Official Party of Winter!
Satruday - February 25, 2012 Public Beach No. 2, Lake of the Ozarks
Schedule of Events
12:00 - 2:00 pm Plunge Registration
1:50 Parade Lineup for Judging
2:00 Parade of Costumes
2:15 Announcements & Plunger’s Oath
2:30 Plunging Begins
4:00-7:00Tan-Tar-A Resort - Post Party
The life of the party The Polar Plunge, Super Plunge and Polar Bear Strut are a few of many
events hosted by Osage Beach Police Department and the City of Osage
Beach. They join a world-wide family of law enforcement supporters who
support Special Olympics, as their charity of choice.
Get a handle on the chaos with these 6 steps to declutter your closet for good!
These easy and low cost tips from Rubbermaid can make your closets functional,
organized spaces - allowing you to find what you need, when you need it.
1. Declutter
Start by emptying EVERYTHING out
of your closet. The general rule of thumb is to keep items you've worn or used
in the past year and toss or donate everything else. Separate everything into piles by category: seasonal, keep, repair, donate and toss. This exercise is going to introduce you to storage
space you never knew you had.
2. Plan Your Layout - Use every square inch of space and consider installing a closet organization system.Watch this short video from Lowes for useful tips on designing your space and planning your layout.
3. Organize Your Accessories
Bins, shoe boxes and
hanging organizers provide functional storage options
for your accessories, shoes and seasonal items. This short video will inspire you and show you an easy way to get control of the clutter by using bins and a labeling system.
4. Put it All Together
Once you're ready to restock your closet , put the least-used items on the high shelves and clothes or items that you use often at eye level. Store shoes toward the bottom.
Hang all your clothing with the hangers facing toward you. Sort your wardrobe by
season, clothing type and/or color so you can find what you need
quickly.
5. Hangers Make a Difference
Use padded hangers for delicate fabrics,
plastic hangers for shirts and pants and wood hangers for suits. Get rid
of wire hangers and remove clothes from dry-cleaning bags.
6. Maintain the Calm
Once you have everything organized and put away, don't revert to your old habits. As you wear and launder your clothes, hang them up. As you use take items out for use, put them away when you are finished with them.
For some REAL inspiration for organizing your whole home, check out this video from Professional Organizer Alejandra Costello ... the most organized home in America!
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Take a moment to view this video of the new construction currently underway on the Shoppes at Eagles Landing!
If you are planning a move to the Lake of the Ozarks, you should know that we have a thriving business community, with new business opening and existing business expanding, the economic future of the lake area is looking bright!
The introduction of new businesses, especially
national franchises to the lake area speaks the confidence these business
people and corporations have that the Lake area has the population and consumer
base to sustain year round operations. While
business forecasts elsewhere may be down, the City of Osage Beach and microcosm
of the Lake of the Ozarks seem prepared for many years of growth and stability,
making the area a great choice for those looking for a vacation home, or
seeking to relocate to an area with viable business options.
Remember, whether you seek a luxury waterfront home,
condominium, fishing cabin, commercial property, or a lot to build your dream home,
we can help you navigate all the Lake has to offer!
Photo taken at a recent weekly Business Social sponsored by the Lake of the Ozarks Business Journal
Lake of the Ozarks has an incredible climate for business and networking! If you are planning a move to the Lake of the Ozarks, you should know that we have a thriving business community and there are more business networking opportunities at the Lake than you can imagine.
Building trust and credibility with potential clients and customers should be a top goal for any business person, regardless of what business sector you operate in. If you are new to the community, it simply takes a little effort to get out and meet other business leaders to build visibility and credibility in the local area. Once you have it, the business will come.
Fortunately, at the Lake of the Ozarks, there's plenty of opportunity to do this!
So how do you get visibility for your business?
One
of the quickest ways to gain visibility is to NETWORK! Take every
opportunity you have to attend the various networking events at the Lake of the Ozarks and meet as
many people as you can. By consistently attending our local business networking events,
you will rapidly develop the personal relationships that can lead to
more business. People take notice when you are out and about, and through consistent interactions with other local business owners, your
credibility grows.
What kind of networking events are available at the Lake? The spectrum of networking opportunities is wide depending on your style and comfort level.
Here is a list for you to consider:
Chamber socials, meetings, or ribbon cuttings At the Lake, we are lucky to have several active Chambers that support business in our area. You can check their event calendars on the websites below:
How do you get quality referrals from your efforts?
Quality referrals take some time and effort to receive. The two most important areas to focus on are "visibility" and "credibility". Potential clients want to see you and talk with you often. Most business is based on relationships, and by being "visible" you are able to cultivate those personal relationships that often lead to a business deal. Once you have visibility, you can then move into establishing your credibility. Displaying a positive attitude, following up on what you say you'll do, and having a reputation in the community of customer and community service goes a long way to establishing credibility in our thriving business community.
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Super Sharp lake home on Shawnee Bend! Recently updated and totally furnished with 3 bedrooms 2 bath. Lower lever great room with fireplace, storage/workshop building, dock and lift setting on 122 lake front w/acreage tons of parking and room to build a garage makes this one a real keeper.
