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You’ve probably started to notice the Dogwood trees beginning to bloom around the Lake and they are just in time for the Dogwood Festival. From carnival rides and street food to the annual parade, this weekend is going to be a great weekend for the 68th Annual Dogwood Festival. The Dogwood Festival starts Thursday, April 19th and goes throughout the weekend. The event attracts locals and vacationers for a weekend full of fun! O’DonnellLaw Center has all of the information you need to know about this family fun event. Photo courtesy of FunLake.com Dogwood Festival Mark your calendar for the 68th Annual Dogwood Festival – April 19th – 21st, 2018. The festival is fun for the entire family. Come check out the crafts, pageant, food, entertainment, parade, fish fry, and much more! 2018 Dogwood Parade Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:00 am | Downtown Camdenton Theme: Fairytales in Bloom Photo courtesy of FunLake.com Dogwood Festival Schedule of Events The 68th annua

Distracted driving has been increasing lately and it’s not just taking place around the Lake. When it comes to distracted driving, there are many different forms. Distracted driving can be caused from a visual, manual, or even a cognitive distraction. Check out this great information about distracted driving from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the DMV, and MoDot. Distracted Driving Laws In Missouri According to the DMV, the distracted driving laws in Missouri are less strict than in most states. These laws that went into effect in 2009 include a ban on texting for novice drivers, but no ban for all drivers. There is also no ban for talking on the phone while driving. Besides having some of the most lenient distracted driving laws, Missouri also has some of the most lenient penalties for distracted driving. Are You A Distracted Driver? If you do any of the following activities while driving, you are considered to be a distracted driver. Doing any of these activities is