Happy New Year!

The Duenke family, along with the staff of Duenke Enterprises, wish you a very happy, safe and blessed 2012!

Office Closed Today

We hope you had a great Christmas weekend!  Our offices are closed today in observance of the holiday (and to give everyone a well-deserved day of rest), but staff will be back in tomorrow through Friday.

Happy Holidays!

The Duenke family and staff of Duenke Enterprises would like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season!  As the end of the year arrives, we reflect on how lucky we are to have been part of the Lake community for over fifty years and look forward to the future with excitement.  May your 2012 be blessed and prosperous!

Our offices will be closed December 24th through 26th and January 2nd so that our staff may enjoy the holidays with their friends and family.   

In case of an after-hours property emergency requiring immediate staff attention, please call 573-348-1758 x9 or 573-216-1806 to reach the person on call. If the call should happen to go to voice mail, please leave a message, including your name and number and the situation address and your call will be responded to as soon as possible.

Sewer issues are handled by the City of Osage Beach at (573) 302-2020. Electric outages are handled by AmerenUE at (800) 552-7583. Cable & Internet issues are handled by Lake Cable at (573) 348-2511 or Charter at 888-438-2427.

It's Small Business Saturday ...

It's Small Business Saturday ... we hope you'll be patronizing your favorite local businesses today! 

Country Crossroads, The Paint Box and the Artist Market are all open.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The staff and family of Duenke Enterprises wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We are so grateful to all of you who have touched our lives in a positive way this year ... thank you!

In case of an after-hours property emergency requiring immediate staff attention, please call 573-348-1758 x9 or 573-216-1806 to reach the person on call. If the call should happen to go to voice mail, please leave a message, including your name and number and the situation address and your call will be responded to as soon as possible.

Sewer issues are handled by the City of Osage Beach at (573) 302-2020. Electric outages are handled by AmerenUE at (800) 552-7583. Cable & Internet issues are handled by Lake Cable at (573) 348-2511 or Charter at 888-438-2427.

Christmas Open House/Pilgrimage

The Christmas Open House/Pilgrimage is this weekend!  What a wonderful time of the year ... we are starting to deck the halls ...

Our Section of the Expressway is Opening

Our section of the new expressway, from Mexicali Blues to the bridge, is slated to open today!  It will mean some major changes to traffic in our area, but we are looking forward to the conveniences, once we all get used to it.  Take your time out there, watch the signage.

Deer Season

The deer are definitely out and about.  Please be extra careful driving, they often appear out of nowhere. 

Also, a reminder, we do not allow hunting on any of our properties at any time, without our permission. It is the law and we will prosecute trespassers.

Prepare Your Home for Winter

It's that time of year when you want to prepare your home for the winter months.  Just a reminder that your outside hoses should be removed and water to the spigots turned off; that the heat should always be on in your home, at least at a lowest setting; and that the main water valve should be turned off if you are going to be absent from your home for an extended period through the winter months.  This is a also a good time to stock up on shovels and salt, if you need it.

Happy Veteran's Day!

Thank you to all who have served ...

Autumn at Oak Creek

These autumn days are lovely at Oak Creek ...

Photo by Kim Hansen

Photo by Kim Hansen

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!  
Watch out for the ghosts and goblins out there ...

Boil Advisory Lifted

The boil advisory for all areas serviced by the Tan-Tar-A water tower have had the boil advisory lifted.  The water has been tested and is safe for consumption.

Boil Advisory Lifted Except for a Few Homes

The boil advisory has been lifted for the the areas serviced by the Tan-Tar-A water tower, except for a few homes in Tan-Tar-A Estates:

125, 147, 165, 191, 215, 229, 243, 257, 267 & 287 Staniel Cay Drive remain under a boil advisory until further notice.

For the rest of the areas, the water has been tested and is safe to drink.

For the remaining homes on the boil advisory, you may want to take the following precautions:
1. Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use. Use only boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, diluting fruit juices and all other food preparations or consumption. Use of bottled water may be a feasible, though relatively expensive, alternative to boiling tap water when under a boil water order.
2. Do not use ice from a household automatic ice-maker or use any ice made with unboiled water from this system. Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled or buy ice.
3. Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
4. LET WATER COOL SUFFICIENTLY BEFORE DRINKING.

Water used for hand-washing or bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing or using backyard pools so water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

We will post another notice as soon as the water has been tested and the boil advisory is lifted for the remaining homes. If you have any questions, you may contact Teri at the office at 573-348-1758 Ext. 5 during regular business hours.

Boil Order

A well pump malfunctioned today, which affected the water tower and pressure to the water system in Tan-Tar-A Resort and Estates, Oak Creek and other areas served by the tower.  While there has not been a breach or line break, the water system operator has notified us that the areas served by the tower will be under a boil order until further notice due to the low pressure situation.

You may want to take the following precautions:

1.  Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use.  Use only boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, diluting fruit juices and all other food preparations or consumption.  Use of bottled water may be a feasible, though relatively expensive, alternative to boiling tap water when under a boil water order.

2. Do not use ice from a household automatic ice-maker or use any ice made with unboiled water from this system.  Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled or buy ice.

3. Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.

4. LET WATER COOL SUFFICIENTLY BEFORE DRINKING.

Water used for hand-washing or bathing does not generally need to be boiled.  Supervision of children is necessary while bathing or using backyard pools so water is not ingested.  Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

We will post another notice as soon as the water has been tested and the boil advisory is lifted.

If you have any questions, you may contact Teri at the office at 573-348-1758 Ext. 5 during regular business hours.

Paint Box Cafe: Pumpkin Eaters

Paint Box Cafe: Pumpkin Eaters: Hey All You Pumpkin Eaters! The Paint Box Cafe has some good treats planned this month ... yum, yum!!

Artist Markets

If there is enough interest, Palisades Village would like to sponsor a set of Artist Markets again this year, leading up to the holidays. This is an opportunity for local artists and fine crafters to sell their original, artist-created works. The location will be in the Palisades Village Shopping Center at 1026 Palisades Boulevard in Osage Beach. The dates will be on Saturdays, starting October 29 and running through December 3.

All participating artists must be juried into the market in advance… they may bring samples of their artwork to the office in Palisades Village, Suite 9 for review or provide a link to a website. We will only allow original, quality, handmade artwork and crafts. There is no fee for participating, but artists will need to provide their own setups and must sign up in advance by calling Teri at 573-348-1758 x 5 or emailing her. There are a limited number of spaces available. Please contact Teri with any questions you may have.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are lots of ways to donate to help find a cure ... the American Cancer Society, Susan G Komen for the Cure, and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation are just a few.  If you would like to keep funds local, we saw come up in email today a "Deal of the Day" for which you can donate to the Lake Regional Cancer Center.  The "deal" is you get to help others ... and what could be better than that?

Oak Creek Landscape Award

Photo by Kim Hansen

We were very pleased and honored to receive a commendation from the Arrowhead Garden Club of The Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri for the landscaping at Oak Creek.  Our outstanding crew always tries to take great care of our properties and it was so nice to have it noticed!  Thank you!!

Retail/Office Space for Lease

We have up to 2,200 square feet of outstanding office or retail space located in Palisades Village Shopping Center at the intersection of Hwy 54, bypass & KK.  You don’t miss out on this prime location, visible from the bypass and business route and near Tan-Tar-A! Please give Tina a call at 573-348-1758 Ext. 1.

Watching for Speeders

The high temperatures are enough, you don't want to get toasted by a ticket!

We wanted to inform everyone of the change of speed limit on KK, it is now 25 MPH in the work zones. Be sure to drive the speed limit, it keeps the workers safe and you free of fines.  They are definitely watching more intently for speeders, take those speed limits to heart.

Weekly Farmer's Market

The weekly farmer's market is back at Palisades Village Center (corner of KK & 54) ... yeah!!  Wednesdays from 4 to 8 pm through mid-September, depending on the growing season.  Great produce and other goods, come on by!!

Good Deal of the Day Today ...

It's a good Deal of the Day today for The Pancake House (as if they were not already affordable enough)!  We are big fans, that is where the staff chose that they wanted our holiday lunch last December.  Yummy! ... suggest you try the french toast if you haven't had a chance yet.

Happy Independence Day!

Wishing everyone a wonderful, happy and safe Independence Day weekend! 

Just an FYI, our offices will be closed on Saturday and Monday in observance of the holiday.

 

For emergency fire, medical, or police response, please call 911.

In case of an after-hours property emergency requiring immediate staff attention, please call 573-348-1758 x9 or 573-216-1806 to reach the person on call. If the call should happen to go to voice mail, please leave a message, including your name and number and the situation address and your call will be responded to as soon as possible.

Sewer issues are handled by the City of Osage Beach at (573) 302-2020. Electric outages are handled by AmerenUE at (800) 552-7583. Cable & Internet issues are handled by Lake Cable at (573) 348-2511 or Charter at 888-438-2427.

The Art of Mowing

Mowing the grass every week could be a dull task, but not for our fantastic crew team member, Lucas.  He is elevating it to an art form.  Look at that pattern ... way to go, awesome job!

Photo by Kim Hansen

Welcome Teri!

We are very pleased to welcome Teri Calbert to our team as the new administrative assistant for Tan-Tar-A Estates!  She will be available to help our homeowners in the Estates with their concerns and will be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings.

If you drop by the office, please be sure to introduce yourself, she is looking forward to meeting everyone.

Glad to have you with us, Teri!

KK Overpass is Open

The new overpass on KK just opened ...

Photo by Kim Hansen

Happy Flag Day!

Happy Flag Day!  This day we commemorate the adaption of our flag in 1777.  Are you flying your flag today?

Tan-Tar-A Estates: KK is Changing ... Hello to the Roundabout

Tan-Tar-A Estates: KK is Changing ... Hello to the Roundabout: "MoDOT's work on KK is progressing and traffic will now be sent over to the new roundabout in stages. If you are not used to using roundabo..."

Cloudy Water

For those on the Tan-Tar-A water system, you may be experiencing cloudy water.  This is generally due to air in the lines, not a contaminant.  The Resort is aware and is working on a fix.  If you set the water aside for a minute or so, it should clear.

Incommunicado at the Office

Just wanted to let you know that the telephone and internet services are not functioning at the office, but the staff is in today.  If your issue is urgent, you may want to drop by.  If it is not, it is fine to send an email, we will get it as soon as Charter gets our service restored.  We are sorry for any inconvenience!

We are back in business ... phones and email are functioning again.  Thanks for your patience!

Favorite Memory

What was your favorite memory from the holiday weekend?

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend!  While it's the unofficial start of summer, it's really a chance to remember those who died in service to our country and to say thank you to our service men and women and their families, who sacrifice and risk so much for us.

THANK YOU!!

Just an FYI, our offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday.  We will be back to it on Tuesday morning.

 

For emergency fire, medical, or police response, please call 911.

In case of an after-hours property emergency requiring immediate staff attention, please call 573-348-1758 x9 or 573-216-1806 to reach the person on call. If the call should happen to go to voice mail, please leave a message, including your name and number and the situation address and your call will be responded to as soon as possible.

Sewer issues are handled by the City of Osage Beach at (573) 302-2020. Electric outages are handled by AmerenUE at (800) 552-7583. Cable & Internet issues are handled by Lake Cable at (573) 348-2511 or Charter at 888-438-2427.

Grand Opening of Crooner's

We are so pleased to help announce the grand opening this weekend of Crooner's at the Palisades Village Shopping Center, located near the intersection of KK and 54.  They have a great menu that includes deli sandwiches, pies, pastries, and just about any kind of coffee you can think of.  The decor is fun and the environment casual and relaxed.

For more information, you can call them at 573-552-8686.

Be sure to stop in for a little treat when you come by to visit Little Shop of Hers and Country Crossroads ... Crooner's is located right in between.

Bypass Moving Forward

A few photos of progress on the bypass interchange at KK ...

Photo by Kim Hansen

Photo by Kim Hansen

Outstanding Commercial Property Available

We have a variety of commercial lots available, most ready to build and directly adjacent to or in close proximity to the sought-after intersection of the new 54 bypass and State Rd KK. 

Please contact Tina Carr, Real Estate Manager, for more information ... 573.348.1758 Ext. 1 or Gundaker Commercial's Paul Nagel at 636-728-5194 or Rudy Stinnett at 636-728-5145.

10 Best Places To Live & Boat | Boating Magazine

Well, we all know this ... but its nice to hear other people think so, too!
10 Best Places To Live & Boat | Boating Magazine

Office Closing at Noon

Just an FYI, our offices will be closing at noon today in observance of the Easter holiday.  Have a wonderful weekend, we will be back in on Monday morning.

For emergency fire, medical, or police response, please call 911.

In case of an after-hours property emergency requiring immediate staff attention, please call 573-348-1758 x9 or 573-216-1806 to reach the person on call. If the call should happen to go to voice mail, please leave a message, including your name and number and the situation address and your call will be responded to as soon as possible.

Community Garden in the Works

We received this press release and wanted to share ...

Things are growing at Harper Chapel United Methodist Church.  As food costs rise, the Church has decided to start a Community Garden.  There will be 26-30 plots ranging in size from 10 x 20 feet to 10 x 5 feet.  The garden will boast a water supply, fence and improved soil.  It is an exciting project that not just Church members but people in our community can use.  The trees in the area have been cleared and in the next week or so the Church will run the waterline.  The cost of having a plot is $10 that will be returned to you at the end of the season, if you clean up your plot.  This means it is essentially free.  If someone would like to have a plot but the cost is prohibitive, the charge will be waived.  In addition to private plots, the garden is dedicating a plot to grow fresh produce for the area food banks.    Team leaders on the project are Mike and Diane Williams.  If anyone is interested in having a garden they can call Harper Chapel UMC at 573-348-2617.

Shoot!

Photo by Mike Carr

Ummm ... I am not sure I would want to get on this crew's bad side ... they've got some firepower and know how to use it ... LOL! 

All in all, a great way to spend a spring afternoon and build some camaraderie.

Election Day!

Did you vote yet?  Here is a sample ballot to help you out ...

We have the BEST crew!!

Just had to brag a bit because we have the very BEST crew ... dedicated, hard-working, professional, caring.  Thank you so much, guys, for being there, we could not do it without you!!

After the Storm ...

The crew has been out  today clearing snow from all subdivisions with success ... between plowing, salt and sunshine, we are actually starting to see some pavement.  The main streets are driveable, the secondary roads are getting there.  KK has also been plowed.

Palisades Village Shopping Center will be cleared tomorrow.

Our offices remained closed today, but we hope to open tomorrow or Friday, depending on when staff can get in.

Hope you are staying warm!

Office Closed Due to Weather

The safety of our staff is paramount and as a result, we have closed our office.  We will reopen as soon as the weather permits.  Our facilities crew is on duty, clearing snow.

Last report is that the snow is falling very rapidly and even with constant clearing efforts the main roads are snow-covered.  The crew will stay focused on the clearing of the main subdivision roads and will likely not get to secondary roads until the storm abates.  If the weather develops into white-out conditions, we will pull the crew off the roads for everyone's safety until conditions improve.

If you have an urgent situation for us, you may reach us on our on-call line ... 573.216.1806 or 573.348.1758 ext. 9.  We respectfully ask that calls to this line be only for property emergencies, as our crew is extremely busy with handling the weather situation.

For any non-critical situations, please leave us a voice message at the regular office extensions or send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  Staff is monitoring their email.

Thank you!  We hope everyone stays safe through the storm ...

Road Conditions & Weather Forecasts

Looking for the latest road conditions?  Click here or go to MO.gov ...

Looking for the latest weather forecast? Go to http://www.crh.noaa.gov/sgf/ ...

Snow Ice Cream

For those wanting to make something out of the storm ... here is a recipe for "snow ice cream".

Ingredients

• 1 gallon snow
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups milk

Directions:. When it starts to snow, place a large, clean bowl outside to collect the flakes. When full, stir in sugar and vanilla to taste, then stir in just enough milk for the desired consistency. Serve at once.

If You Lose Electricity ...

If you lose electricity, please report it directly to Ameren ... click here to go to their website for outage contact information.  Their outage phone number is: 800.552.7583.

Winter Outage Tips
-- Gather in a central room where there is an alternative heat source, such as a fireplace.
-- Dress in loose layers of clothing.
-- If the indoor temperature drops to 55 degrees F or below, open faucets slightly so they constantly drip to prevent water pipes from freezing.
-- If candles and portable heaters are used, never leave them unattended.
--Never use a gas range for room heating.
-- Never use charcoal as an indoor heating or cooking source.
-- Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to start or quicken a fire. Always keep a screen around an open flame, and don’t close the damper while ashes are still hot.
-- Remember, a fuel-burning heater, such as a kerosene heater, requires proper ventilation to prevent buildup of harmful fumes.
-- Place heaters on a hard, non-combustible surface.

Blizzard Warning Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the Lake area.  Please be prepared and very careful!

*Winter Storm Warning*

A major winter storm is predicted for the Lake area, which will include ice, heavy wind, frigid temperatures and significant snow accumulations.  We wanted to take a moment to remind you of our snow removal procedures ...

We will plow and salt the main subdivision roads first and continue our attention on them until they are clear and as safe for travel as we can make them under the conditions, and then move onto the secondary roads when we can.

We generally won't plow the parking areas until the roads are cleared and the storm has abated.

We generally do not begin plowing until there is two inches of snow on the roads ... it can make driving conditions even more dangerous to plow too early and is hard on the plows and the roads.

Please do not park on the roadways when there is a chance of inclement weather ... it makes it extremely difficult for us to be able to maneuver the plows safely and fully clear the roads and there is a risk of damage to your vehicle. Of greatest concern, it creates a dangerous situation for others. For safety issues, your car may be towed, without notice, at your expense.  If you are concerned about being able to get out, please contact the office and we will try to help you find a safe place to leave your vehicle.

Even when the roads have been cleared, please use extreme caution when driving, especially keeping your speed down ... as you know, our roads are hilly and winding and even the very best efforts can leave some slippery patches.

You may want to check road conditions outside your neighborhood prior to embarking on any travel ... often clearing of the county and state roads lags behind us and you may find them in unpassable condition.

If you have questions or note an area that needs attention due to the weather, please contact the office.  The on-call line is available when the office is closed.

Most of all, we ask your patience, with this level of predicted storm activity, it will be difficult at best to keep the roads clear.  The crew will remain on duty throughout the storm and stay on after until everything is safe for passage again, but please understand that they can only do so much and their safety and well being is also of great concern to us.

Be safe!!

Tan-Tar-A Estates Home Available for Lease

TERRIFIC 2-STORY HOME FOR LEASE in Tan-Tar-A Estates. 3 bedrooms & 3 baths, den/4th bedroom, kitchen/dining/living area, multiple patios, Washer/Dryer, H2O softener, quick walk to the pool or the lake. Beautiful, peaceful setting - a great residence year round! $990/mth, includes trash pick-up, water and sewer.  Incentives for signing a two-year lease.  Please call 573.348.1758 ext. 1 or send an email.

It's Eagle Days!!

If you have not had a chance to observe the eagles around the Lake, they are truly amazing.  This weekend celebrates these magnificent creatures during Eagle Days.  Hope you can check it out ... Saturday & Sunday at Willmore Lodge ... bring a camera!