Issue 71 | January 2023

I want to talk to you about our beautiful city! Have you ever wanted to be more involved in your local government, get an update on your city, ask questions or talk to someone who will listen? Please join me on Saturday, December 10th for a Meeting with the Mayor at the Ozark Community Center. Bring any questions you have. This is a casual audience-driven event.

This is a casual come-and-go event from 9-10:30 am. Please stop in. I would love to talk with you

Phase One(1) Consists of the installation of the northern pedestrian tunnel crossing under McCracken Road just west of the existing 3rd Street intersection. This phase will require the closure of McCracken Road from 4th Street to 3rd Street. McCracken Road will be closed beginning December 19th. It is anticipated that McCracken Road will be closed until January 16th, 2023 (weather pending)

Please see below for Phase One (1) detour information.

To stay up to date on this project and read more about the upcoming phases, visit our website by clicking the button below.

What's on the Calendar this month?

2022 Officer of the Year- Corporal Justin Brown

Corporal Justin Brown has been employed with the Ozark Police Department since June 2020 and has been serving in law enforcement since 2014. He was promoted to Corporal in October 2021. Prior to joining the Ozark Police Department, he worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for the Christian County Sheriff's Office for approximately four(4) years and at Mercy Hospital as a Security Officer for approximately two(2) years. 

Corporal Brown currently serves in the Field Services Division (Uniformed Patrol) and is relied upon as an Assistant Squad Supervisor. Additionally, Corporal Brown serves as a Field Training Officer and Police Instructor. 

Throughout 2022, Corporal Brown has routinely displayed his commitment to the organization and the profession. Corporal Brown routinely seeks out additional responsibilities and assignments, which aid the department in providing more effective and efficient policing services to the members of our community. Corporal Brown has a positive attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a passion for providing excellent service to our citizens and his co-workers. Corporal Brown routinely volunteers for community engagement opportunities such as serving meals at the Ozark Senior Center, participating in Operation Giving and Operation Hope, and our annual Cops for Kids event. 

Congratulations, Corporal Brown! 

Crews of the Ozark Fire District were able to participate in many community outreach events over the past month. Along with members of the Ozark Police Department and Christian County Sheriff’s Office meals were served at the Ozark Senior Center. Crews attended meal services for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The crews are extremely humbled to give back to our citizens during the holiday season.          

The district was also able to participate in the 2022 annual Christmas Parade as we have the pleasure of transporting Santa at the end of every parade. The district partnered with the Historic River District to bring Santa to Ozark square for Friday Night Lights which is held the first 3 Fridays in December.  

Yet another bittersweet moment for the district as Battalion Chief Paul Tyler has announced his retirement, which will be effective January 6, 2023. Chief Tyler has been with the district since 2016, when he was hired as Captain. Since his employment with the district Chief, Tyler has excelled in the Battalion Chief commanding C-Shift rank. In addition to his Battalion Chief Duties, Paul has helped the district grow tremendously as he handled apparatus and small engine maintenance and provided oversight for the district breathing apparatus. Paul previously served with the Springfield Fire Department for 24 years and 3 months before retiring as a Captain. We are blessed to have had Chief Tyler with the Ozark Fire District and wish him all the success in his future endeavors. He will be missed as an active member of the district.  

Lastly, we would like to congratulate Captain Walter Roberts on a well-done job. Cpt. Roberts traveled to the state of Georgia to participate in the coveted Georgia Smoke Divers course. Contrary to the name, this is a course designed to develop elite firefighting professionals who are not only competent with their chosen skills but rather produce members who are excellent in all they do. Walter spent 6 days and more than 60 hours conducting grueling training evolutions to hone skills required of high-performing professionals in the fire service. We are pleased to have Captain Roberts as part of the district team and encourage his passion to serve. 

Respectfully;

Aaron S. Heaton

Assistant Chief

aheaton@ozarkfire.org

Ozark Fire Protection District

Station: (417) 581-4436

Fax: (417) 581-4496

Enjoy an evening at the disco as we dance the night away at our annual Father-Daughter Dance. The night will contain fun competitions, refreshments, prizes, & lots of dancing!

Daughters can be escorted by Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, or any other special father figure. Registration is available online or at The OC front desk.

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Annual Family Members | $25/pair

Non-Members | $30/pair

Additional Person(s) | $5/ each

*Pre-registration will go from Jan. 1 - Jan. 28. adding additional people online will require multiple registrations.

For more information, email recreation@ozarkmissouri.com

or call 417-581-7002 ext. 2005

Enjoy swim lessons all year long in our heated indoor pool!

Classes are run monthly.

Cost:

Registration closes two(2) days before the start date.

Annual OC Members | $40/month

Non-Members | $50/month

After the registration deadline, there is a $10 Fee. If registering after the registration deadline, you MUST call or email to see if there is registration is still available for that session. aquatics@ozarkmissouri.com

Register at the OC Front Desk or use the button below.

Call 417-581-7002 for more information!

Private and semi-private swimming lessons

We offer private and semi-private swimming lessons for all ages and skill levels. One-on-one private lessons or two-on-one semi-private lessons are both great options for young swimmers to learn at a pace that’s best for them.

Private lessons are offered in eight 30-minute sessions or four

one-hour-long sessions.