News Release 321

Media Advisory: Director Sara Parker Pauley to lead groundbreaking on Friday for new Camp Pin Oak dining lodge

Volume 39-321 (For Immediate Release)
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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

JEFFERSON CITY, MO., SEPT. 22, 2011 - Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Director Sara Parker Pauley will be at Lake of the Ozarks State Park on Friday, Sept. 23, to lead the groundbreaking for the rebuild of the historic Camp Pin Oak dining lodge, destroyed by fire last September.

Students in the job-training program at State Fair Community College will play a vital role in the rebuilding of the historic structure that burnt down last September.

Director Pauley will be joined by representatives from State Fair Community College and the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

Friday, Sept. 23

WHO: Director Sara Parker Pauley and officials from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources; State Fair Community College officials and Missouri Department of Economic Development officials

WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for rebuilding the Camp Pin Oak dining lodge

WHEN: 11 a.m.

WHERE: Camp Pin Oak, Lake of the Ozarks State Park

* To reach the ceremony at Camp Pin Oak, follow Highway 42 in Miller County to the entrance of Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Take Highway 134 about one mile to Whispering Oaks Road and follow the signs to the outdoor group camp area and Camp Pin Oak.

For planning purposes, please email Renee.Bungart@dnr.mo.gov if you intend to cover this event.

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