News Release No. 394

OPEN HOUSE PLANNED FOR SAM A. BAKER STATE PARK DEC. 17

Volume 32-394

Contact: Sue Holst

(For immediate release)

573-751-6510

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC. 6, 2004 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house Friday, Dec. 17, at Sam A. Baker State Park near Patterson. The open house will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the park visitor center and the public is invited.

Discussions will be held on current and anticipated construction projects. Park officials will be available to receive comments and questions from the public on park operations and facilities.

The open house is part of an ongoing effort by the department to ensure that the public has input on services provided in state parks and historic sites.

Sam A. Baker State Park is located four miles north of Patterson on Hwy. 143. Persons requiring special services or accommodations to attend the event can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 573-856-4411 or by calling the department toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 1-800 379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit the Web at www.mostateparks.com.

For news releases on the Web, visit www.dnr.mo.gov/newsrel. For a complete listing of the department's upcoming meetings, hearings and events, visit the department's online calendar at www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/search.do.

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