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Page Brothers Presented Key To The City: On December 10th, 2024, during the City of Lake Ozark's Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Newberry presented keys to the city to two of Lake Ozark's most influential business leaders. Joe and Mike Page, surrounded by dozens of friends, family, and community members, received this honor in recognition of their nearly five-decade investment in Lake Ozark and their unwavering commitment to its growth and development. The Page brothers' journey began in 1976 when they founded the Leather Man on the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip. Joe, having moved to the lake immediately after graduating from Truman State University, established roots in the community, with Mike following as a permanent resident the following decade. Over the years, their entrepreneurial spirit led them to establish and acquire numerous businesses along the Strip. Today, they continue to own and operate several landmark establishments including Leatherman, Dogpatch, Dogpatch Arcade, and Summer USA, while their past ventures included popular spots like Disco Inferno, Grandma's Candy Kitchen, and Good Time Charlie's. As founding members of the Bagnell Dam Strip Association, both brothers have been instrumental in creating and supporting special events that have become staples of the community. Mike's contributions earned him the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau's Partner in Tourism Award and the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen recognition. Joe served on the Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen from 1983 to 1985, first filling a vacancy before winning re-election. He notably became both the first and last paying customer on the Community Bridge, while Mike served on its Board of Directors for several years. "Though a small gesture compared to the impact of their decades of investment and service in our community, we are gracious to present this award to the Page Brothers with all of their supporters present tonight," Mayor Newberry stated. "While we enjoy celebrating the rich history of your impact on our community, we are even more excited to see the future of our city that was made possible by your ongoing contributions and leadership." Pictured, left to right: Ward II Alderman Johnnie Franzeskos, Ward I Alderman Pat Thompson, Ward III Alderman David Ridgely, Mayor Dennis Newberry, Joe Page, Mike Page, Ward III Alderman Carol Denny, Ward I Alderman Judy Neels, and City Administrator Harrison Fry

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Christiansen Appointed Chief

In a special session of the Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen held on January 5, 2023, Mr. Jeff Christiansen was
appointed with a unanimous vote to serve as the city’s next Police Chief.

Christiansen comes to the city with over 27 years of professional law enforcement experience, most recently
serving the citizens of Linn Creek, Missouri as their Police Chief. Prior to his work in Linn Creek, Christiansen
spent 26 years at the DuPage County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office, progressing through their patrol and detective
divisions, and eventually serving as a Sergeant within their civil division and accreditation and training
programs. His professional service includes volumes of experience in training and development, grants, patrol
functions, accreditation, and supervision.

He possesses a BA and MS in criminal social justice from Lewis University, and is a 2012 graduate of the
Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. While working for the DuPage County
Sheriff’s Office, Christiansen also worked as an adjunct instructor at Aurora University for a period of 15 years,
where he was a founding member of their criminal justice advisory board. He has worked at the College of
DuPage as a GED instructor and coordinator as well. He has also has years of experience as an accreditation
manager, trainer, and contractor for a series of coroners’ offices in Illinois.

Outside of his professional experiences, Christiansen is a co-founder of Celebrate Differences, which is a notfor-profit supporting people with disabilities and their families. He has extensive involvement with the special
needs community for the past 18 years, also co-founding the A Pinch of Happiness Spice Shop in Camdenton,
Missouri.

During his appointment, Christiansen stated that he was “looking forward to getting started soon and to
continue the work of making the agency better. I am excited to work with the officers, dispatchers, board and
department heads to make progress, and appreciate the thorough and well-vetted hiring process.”
At the meeting, Mayor Newberry thanked the members of the hiring committee that helped to identify
Christiansen as the next Police Chief. Christiansen will be sworn into the role at the Board of Aldermen
meeting on January 10, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.