Danoinark Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 Thanks Web..I am going to contact the two other TV stations in Springfield toda, also the local paper here since it has a wide circulation. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
gonefishin Posted October 21, 2006 Posted October 21, 2006 Just wondering what ever, if anything yet, happened with this issue. Anybody heard? I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
Danoinark Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Beats me GF..I just know I never got any responses from any of the letters and emails I sent along. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted October 23, 2006 Author Root Admin Posted October 23, 2006 They haven't ruled on it yet...
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted November 6, 2006 Author Root Admin Posted November 6, 2006 Table Rock Asphalt has withdrawn it's application for dredging above the 65 bridge. I talked to one of the principles of the company today. He indicated that with Scotty's dock and other construction at the Landing, it is going to be difficult for their barges to travel downstream from the gravel pit located near the railroad bridge on the lake. Table Rock Asphalt has been in this community for over 50 years and cares deeply about it's image in the area. That's mostly why they withdrew the request.
Danoinark Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 Excellent news Phil. One battle won. I hope too that it was the abundant opposition from members letters having a part in their decision. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted November 6, 2006 Author Root Admin Posted November 6, 2006 Just don't want Table Rock Asphalt to be the bad guys in this. They indicated they were concerned about the lake/fisheries too but the data MDC provided showing dredging would be bad for the lake was inconclusive as well as from an old study (20 years). TRA said they would withdraw the application if MDC showed it would hurt the lake but they didn't feel like they presented a strong case. They withdrew because the community is split on the issue and they didn't want to damage their image, which is very good, in this community. They give back alot to the Branson area- I know cause I've asked for and received funds from them for a variety of nonprofits. I see and respect their point... but I think the permit process worked in this case. And yes I think the emails from OAF members influenced the outcome.
Wayne SW/MO Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 Kudos to them. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
gonefishin Posted November 7, 2006 Posted November 7, 2006 Great news. I am glad it worked out this way. I think it is a tribute to Table Rock Asphalt's good sence that they dropped the project. I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
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