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John is a full-time free-lance writer specializing in freshwater fishing. His articles have been published in Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, BASSMASTER, B.A.S.S. Times, Fur-Fish-Game, North American Fisherman, Fishing Facts, In-Fisherman, CRAPPIE World, Crappie Journal, BASSIN’ and other national and regional outdoor publications. He is also the author of THE Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Guide and 101 Bass Fishing Tips: Twenty-First Century Bassing Tactics and Techniques from All the Top Pros. The veteran outdoor writer was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in the “legendary communicator” category in 2016. In this issue, John writes about a local couple who has turned their love of fishing into a career. For more information on how to catch fish at Lake of the Ozarks throughout the year, get a copy of the Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Guide available by visiting www.jnoutdoors.com or calling 573-365-4296.
George’s family has been coming to the Lake of the Ozarks for more than seven decades. Moving here in the late 60’s, he graduated from School of the Osage. He works for Vacation News magazine, a Lake Media publication, where his photos have been on more than 250 front covers. George may be best known for his watersport and aerial photography, as well as his photography at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout. He was nominated into the inaugural Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Hall of Fame in 2013. George’s work can be seen in photography throughout the magazine including in the People in Places and on the cover.
Karen and her husband, Steve, love to travel and it shows when she shares her experiences. She has visited many countries since their first adventure. They backpacked through Europe for 21 days with no reservations. She has a wild collection of travel stories, and keeps journals to highlight those experiences. Her motto is, when you are in their country, you are their guest, act like it. Karen owns Karen’s Secretarial Service with her husband of 41 years. They live in Sunrise Beach. She has five children, 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She writes for the Lake Leader in the Faith section, and will continue to share her stories in Lake Lifestyles’ travel section. In this issue Karen writes about how you can travel the world from your living room.
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Al and Connye Griffin Al and Connye Griffin retired to do what they enjoy, taking photos of their new home and writing about the people and places here. Al was a forensic photographer for more than a decade before moving to Missouri where he’s had the opportunity to focus on art and commercial photography. His varied work can be found at www.algriffinphotography.com. Connye likes to knit words together and does so daily. She spent 37 years teaching and still loves to learn and teach. She does both through Al and Connye’s collaboration www.oureyesuponmissouri.com. In each issue see their work featured within Local Flavor, Entertainment, and in other parts of the magazine.
Alan Wohlgemut Alan Wohlgemut owns and runs his local photography company, Lighter Focus, with his brother and dad. What started as a hobby in high school has turned into a career which is fueled by his passion and love for capturing all the beauty in God’s creation. He had a unique childhood as his parents were missionaries overseas in the country of Papua, New Guinea. Having been born and raised overseas, he has a great love for travel and meeting new people from all different cultures. Alan and his wife, Tracy, live in Lake Ozark with their four children. See his work featured in the Dining Profile, Home Tour, Fashion and in other features.
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ge is only a number. We’ve heard that axiom before, maybe even said it ourselves as we reach another birthday milestone. But Larry and Nanette Erickson and Charlotte Morrow, all of whom live on The North Shore of the Lake of the Ozarks, know it’s true. They are spry, lively septuagenarians who are avid water skiers when time, weather conditions and Lake conditions permit. Larry and Nanette, who live in Jackson Branch Cove at about the 3-mile marker, cast hopeful glances to the sky on a recent overcast, sometimes-rainy day. Their hope was by early the next morning conditions would be right to uncover their 2000 Malibu Sunsetter, don their wetsuits and take to the water.
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ABOVE AND OPPOSITE: The Erickson are often seen out first thing in the morning as they water ski around their home on the North Shore. GEORGE DENNY PHOTOS
They are daily skiers, almost always in the early morning while the Lake surface is calm — and never on weekends. Locals, especially water skiers, know that in-season weekends are pretty much reserved for our visitors and residents whose boats can handle the large and sometimes dangerous waves. As the water warms toward early June, Larry and Nanette shed their wetsuits, which help deter the cold early spring water, and enjoy their sport even more. That’s the biggest challenge they say in water skiing at 71 and 70 respectively – getting up out of the water with a wetsuit full of water. They’re both slim and in shape by any measure, certainly unique for people their age. If the Lake is especially calm, Larry and Nanette will take turns skiing to the dam, roughly three miles away. Age isn’t a deterrent, they say, but they admit they’re sore the first couple of days after they start in the spring. Nanette’s dad sold a business in St. Louis in the 1950s and relocated his family to the Lake where they bought 160 acres in 1959 and built Rainey’s North Shore Resort. Nanette has been skiing ever since and taught many a guest the thrill of water skiing. 8
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The Ericksons met as teenagers at Bethany Lutheran Church in Eldon. Larry, (a graduate of Eldon High School), and Nanette (a graduate of School of the Osage) both completed college at University of Missouri – Rolla. They then moved to the Kansas City area for job opportunities but continued their water skiing hobby with a couple of tournament water skiing clubs while they were in their 20s and 30s. They performed in jump, trick and slalom competition on Lake Olathe, and on what Larry describes as large ponds. The members of the tournament clubs would put on ski shows for various chambers, holiday events or grand openings in surrounding states to earn money to compete in tournaments. It wasn’t unusual for them to sleep in their van to save money. In April 1975, Nanette had her first child. Two months later she competed in a tournament – no trophy for jump that time. “We were never good enough to go on to national tournaments,” Larry recalled. “But we still had fun.” At the ripe old age of 32, Nanette won the “senior” women’s jump competition at Raintree Lake near Lees Summit. Today, she laughs, the senior division is for women in their 50s and 60s.
One caveat Larry offers, recalling a humorous moment in their competitive years, is the importance of wearing glasses (or contacts) when approaching a ramp for a jump if you have poor eyesight. Nanette didn’t, and belly-flopped on the ramp and into the water. Lesson learned. The Ericksons’ children learned to water ski at an early age as well. In fact, their five-year-old son, Jason, was photographed by Lake-area photographer George Denny and then featured in The Lake of the Ozarks Vacation Guide. Denny, himself once a competitive slalom and barefoot skier, took photos of the Ericksons for this feature. And even today, it’s a family affair as the Erickson’s children (Jason and Shelley) and now grandchildren (Nathan, Sierra, Lyla and Dylan) come to the Lake in June for a family get-together of skiing, reminiscing and celebrating their family. Oh. What do Larry and Nanette do in the winter months? Well, of course, they go snow skiing in Colorado several times. So, yes, age is a merely a number for the Ericksons. Another number they point to proudly is the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary this past June. A well-deserved “congratulations” on all fronts.
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ABOVE: Charlotte Morrow with her myriad of trophies. LEFT: Pictured at left with Charlotte is her little sister Debbie Bruner (now Vance), who today lives in Burnsville, N.C. Charlotte is on the right. Debbie was only 3½ years old when she was taught by their dad. PHOTOS PROVIDED
SKIING FOR FUN Many athletes dream of winning some type of championship. Charlotte Morrow took that to the ultimate level at the age of 12, winning the junior girls’ national water skiing championship in Austin, Texas. Now a resident of The North Shore near the 1-mile marker, Charlotte, at 71, still water skis a handful of times a year. She started skiing at the age of six under the guidance of her dad, Charles Bruner of 10
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Lake Ozark, and has a portfolio of articles, photos and brochures touting her accomplishments. She and others from the Lake of the Ozarks were part of water ski shows and tournaments when the Lake was less crowded. Summers were busy for the young ski team. They competed In Omaha, Neb., Corpus Christi, Texas, and finally Austin. Charlotte was her dad’s first student, and over the years he taught dozens of youngsters to water ski. By the time she was seven, Charlotte was skiing backward
on one ski. During her first year of professional skiing, she was invited by the Lake Tapawingo Ski Club to appear before an audience of more than 5,000 at the Prairie Lee Lake Ski Pageant near Kansas City. After winning the national championship, she retired from tournament competition. She went on to graduate from the School of the Osage in 1966 and then entered college at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield (now Missouri State University). She just couldn’t give up the sport that had given her so much enjoyment – and trophies – and in 1968 she was accepted into the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show in Winter Haven, Fla., based solely on her accomplishments. After two years of skiing for the show, she came home. Charlotte was a physical fitness buff and joined the Lodge of Four Seasons as an exercise instructor when it first opened its spa. About that time she met another young physical fitness buff and
Larry Erickson water skis around the Lake. GEORGE DENNY PHOTO
graduated chiropractor who was manager of the spa – her now-husband Harold Morrow. He hired Charlotte and they married in 1971 at the Lake. He now owns Morrow Chiropractic in Lake Ozark with his son, Marshal, and Charlotte who is on duty as needed. Charlotte, like so many young skiers at the time, was part of water ski shows at the Lake. She skied in the Ozark Water Ski Pageant and later the Fort Osage Water Ski Show. “I basically ski for fun now,” Charlotte said. “I go early in the day when it’s calmer, but I still slalom. I get up pretty easily but I don’t have the stamina I used to.” Still today, she could ski from the 1.5-mile marker near her home to about the 6-mile marker and back. Her daughter, Heather – also a water skier — quickly pointed out that her mom is still a pretty good “cutter” on the slalom. Charlotte and Harold own a 1996 Ski Nautique, bought from a world wake board champion from Lake St. Louis. It sits in their two-well dock next to their tritoon, a casual respite from the constant tug of water skiing. It’s been a good run for Charlotte and what evolved from a hobby to a profession. Not only has she collected multiple trophies over the years, her skiing prowess has been captured by numerous photographers and her photos adorn several pamphlets, brochures and magazines.
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Fishing brought Jim and Denise Dill together and drew them to making Lake of the Ozarks their home. PHOTO BY JOHN NEPORADNY
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ishing brought them together and has provided Jim and Denise Dill with a lifestyle that is perfect for Lake of the Ozarks. The Sunrise Beach couple vaguely knew each other when they went to high school at Cedar Hill, Mo., but during a chance encounter at a gas station about 16 years later they discovered a common bond. They renewed acquaintances when Jim was heading with his bass boat to a tournament at Lake of the Ozarks and pulled into the gas station at De Soto, Mo., while Denise was at the station after returning from a trout fishing trip. The couple discovered
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they both had a passion for fishing, which led them to dating and fishing together for the next four years until they married in 2004. They also had a fondness for Lake of the Ozarks which eventually steered them to moving to the Lake. “We both had been coming here all of our lives,� Jim says. He grew up visiting with his parents and staying at Bull Run Bluff Campground; Denise spent her childhood summers at Windermere camp. While dating, and after they were married, the couple competed together in the Guys and Gals bass tournament circuit and frequently fished the Lake of the Ozarks.
“We came down on the weekends to fish and then we would always dread that drive home,” Denise says. “We just got to the point where we enjoyed fishing so much that we asked ourselves if our careers would enable us to move here.” When they decided to move to the Lake, Jim was a carpenter superintendent in St. Louis and Denise was a teacher. Denise secured a teaching job with the Camdenton School District and Jim worked construction jobs for a while, managed the Blue Anchor Bay condos, sold some spec homes and started his fishing guide service (www.jamesdillguideservice.com). When he won an FLW Costa Series tournament at the Lake in 2010, he used his tournament winnings to purchase Crock-O-Gator Bait Company. Jim also is EMS certified and spends two days a week working for Lake West Ambulance and guides the rest of the week. He and Denise also squeeze in some time to operate their Crock-O-Gator business. “We are extremely busy and doing stuff all the time but we enjoy everything we do,” Jim says. “We still find some time to get out and fish for fun. Obviously tournament fishing is a lot of fun. We like the fishing, the people, the camaraderie and all that goes along with tournaments.” The Dills have won some of the Guys and Gals tournaments and the circuit’s point standings in the past. They have also consistently finished in the Top 5 or Top 10 of Ozark Mountain Team Trail events at the Lake of the Ozarks and won the point standings of the Bass World Sports winter series. Jim has fished the pro side of FLW Costa Series and BFL tournaments while Denise has fished the pro side of BFL tournaments and the coangler division of Costa Series events. Three years ago Denise started her own fishing guide service specializing in teaching her clients the basics of bass fishing. She teaches fourth grade at the Hurricane Deck Elementary School and guides on the weekends and throughout the summer. The Lake’s great fishing allows the Dills to succeed in their various endeavors. “We just have an abundance of quality bass in the 3- to 5-pound range at the Lake,” Jim says, “and the crappie fishing is second to none.” Jim’s favorite lure for catching Lake of
Jim and Denise Dill are consistent top finishers in bass tournaments at Lake of the Ozarks. PHOTO COURTESY OF OZARK MOUNTAIN TEAM TRAIL
Owning Crock-O-Gator Bait Company is another fishing endeavor keeping the Dills busy at Lake of the Ozarks. PHOTO BY JOHN NEPORADNY
the Ozarks bass is a jig. “There is so much you can do with a jig whether it is fishing out deep on ledges or flipping docks,” he says. “I really enjoy making good accurate smooth flips underneath docks and back in hard-to-reach places where the better fish seem to hang out.” Denise opts for a shaky head tipped with a soft plastic bait for tricking the Lake’s bass. “It is a bait that once the water temperature gets warm you can use it all the way up until fall,” she says. “It is
just a real versatile bait that you can fish for many months. You can also change up your shaky head trailers and have some flexibility with that.” Newcomers to the Lake should heed the following advice from the Dills to catch Lake of the Ozarks bass. “Put on a 1/4-ounce Crock-O-Gator shaky head with a little worm and throw it wherever you want to throw it and you are going to catch them,” Jim says. “Keep it simple and just go out and catch fish.” LAKENEWSONLINE.COM
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Golf
What to expect on the golf course Golf during and after COVID
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olf has been one of the few activities that the majority of states and communities have allowed to continue during the COVID-19 lockdown of the country. Many areas of the country have seen an uptick in rounds and individuals getting into the game or dusting off their clubs. Like any business, golf courses have had to take a look at how they conduct business to make sure every reasonable safety precautions are taken, along with balancing the financial situation of the business. The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association have been very proactive in developing best practices for courses to institute. Similar to the states re-opening phases the PGA of America has also developed their three phase re-opening guidelines for course operators. The vast majority of courses have implemented safety precautions to allow for customers and associates to feel comfortable working and utilizing the golf
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facilities. Some of these guidelines may become the norm in certain parts of the country as we move forward with business and life. If you have played golf in the last several months you may have noticed ball washers, rakes, and in rare occasions, flagsticks have been removed from courses. Most courses have left flagsticks but have devised a cleaver way to help players retrieve their ball — by putting small pieces of pool noodles into the holes. In other instances they have turned their cup liners upside down, again elevating the ball closer to the top of the hole for easy retrieval. I have even seen a device installed on the flagstick that can be operated by lifting the device with your putter head thus lifting the ball out of the hole for you. Single rider carts have become the norm for social distancing, but will have to ease for course operators to continue operating effectively. Courses were instructed early on to only have one player per cart, but as states have begun
their re-opening plans this will begin to phase out. The main reason for this, once it is deemed safe to ride in the same cart, is courses have a finite number of carts and for a typical 18-hole facility that is approximately 72 carts. This accommodates a full field of 144 players. Having all individuals take their own cart cuts the availability of inventory for the course to sell by half, making it an unsustainable model for the long term. Other areas of the operation have also been affected as on-course restrooms have been closed and water stations have not been available. These restrictions should ease as we move forward. Clubhouses, and food and beverage operations have been impacted. I’m sure table and bar seating will be spread out or limited for several more months. Cleaning practices and sanitizing of high-touch areas will continue to be an area of importance. The sanitizing of golf carts has drastically improved and this is an area that will continue long after this pandemic is behind us.
Golf events have also been impacted. Corporate events, charity tournaments and member activities have been cancelled or postponed. Once restrictions ease these events will be back and will probably get some new energy as everyone will be ready to compete. As gathering rules continue to be lifted your 100 or more golf events will be back on the schedule. Golf courses, like any business, need these types of revenue streams to make the bottom line work for their clubs. One of golf’s most treasured traditions, the handshake, may be a thing of the past for years to come. Golf has always and will continue to be a game of gentlemen and ladies. It was always the tradition at the end of the round to remove your hat and shake your playing partner’s hand. This customary practice will most likely be modified to a tip of the cap, fist or elbow bump, or any other socially-acceptable practice. It could be fun and exciting to see
what players come up with. You never know, years from now the handshake may go the way of the curtsey. Golf instruction has also taken on a new look during this time. In-person lessons are still being given but social distancing practices have changed the game. Instructors have to think about how they interact with their clients. It was customary to grab their club, maybe
touch the student to move the club into certain positions, and generally stand fairly close to them. Video has become the tool of choice for a lot students and instructors. If students don’t feel comfortable coming to the course, they can take videos of their swing and forward them to their teacher. Notes can be shared back and forth, and virtual teaching can be accomplished from a very safe distance. It is everyone’s responsibility to be diligent and safe in all aspects of your daily lives now and forever. This holds true as we enjoy the golf courses as well. Bring your own protective equipment, sanitizing products, adhere to social distancing guidelines, and you should be able to enjoy this great game for a very long time. Course operators will continue to take the appropriate precautions to ensure everyone that is enjoying and working at their facilities feels comfortable and safe. See you on the course!
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Golf Destination
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he Natural State offers 14 elite courses in 13 unique destinations as part of the Arkansas Golf Trail. Close to home, this 14-course trail has something for everyone and is just a short car ride away from Lake of the Ozarks. Worried about flying or large crowds? This may be the perfect summer or fall getaway since it is that close, affordable and social distance friendly. Let’s hit some of the highlights of these courses and destinations. The majority of the courses are located in the northern half of Arkansas and several are within mere minutes of each other. Big Creek Golf & Country Club is one of the closest located in Mountain Home. Enjoy 18 holes and stay nearby on Norfork Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, or try your luck fishing for trophy trout on the White River. Bella Vista Golf Course is the closest on the list at a mere three hours. The community’s oldest
course, it’s situated 30 minutes from Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club in Fayetteville. Stay in the vibrant downtown district and play both of these gems while taking in the university scene around the University of Arkansas campus. If university life is a draw, Jonesboro is home to Arkansas State University and Sage Meadows Country Club. Mountain Ranch Golf Club in Fairfield Bay was voted the No. 1 resort course in the state. This 18-hole gem also features a nearby marina, tennis, shopping, horseback riding, hiking and riding trails, and a variety of lodging and camping. Within 30 minutes of Fairfield Bay you will find Tannenbaum Golf Club along Green Ferry Lake in Drasco, and Red Apple Inn & Country Club in Herber Springs. Red Apple has 57 guest rooms and the town features a quaint downtown district with a traditional square. If traveling by RV is your thing, Eagle Crest Golf Course in Alma has an on-site RV park for
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your convenience. The newest course on the trail, opening in 2002, The Ridge at Village Creek in Wynne features 27 holes. It has 10 cabins and 96 campsites nearby in the state park. Play all 27 and enjoy nature in your RV that night. The farthest courses on the trail from Lake of the Ozarks are located in central Arkansas. Hot Springs Villages Isabella Golf Club tops the list. The No. 1 rated course in Arkansas from 20022006 by Golf Digest, this 27 hole facility is a must play. Only six hours from the Lake you can also enjoy Hot Springs Country Club and Glenwood Country Club in Glenwood just a few minutes outside of Hot Springs. Glenwood features two on-site lodges that have 20 guest rooms perfect
for that golf outing. The last of the courses on the list is Harbor Oaks Golf Club in Pine Bluff. This 18-hole masterpiece would be a fitting end to your trail ride. Play one or play them all. This trail of courses is close to home and away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. No planes, no traffic, no problem — the Natural State has you covered along the Arkansas Golf Trail. For additional information and to book your getaway visit www.naturalstategolftrail.com. Paul Leahy is a PGA Golf Professional and the Director of Golf at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort.
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573-346-7218 • 367 Blair Ave., Camdenton • lakevalleygolf.com • Robert Wilson, Head Golf Professional • Brad Seidt, Course Superintendent • In-season hours: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. • Prices range throughout the year from $40-$79 for 18 holes (includes cart and tax). ADVERTORIAL
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Check out these local tournaments happening all around the Lake!
PARENT/CHILD TOURNAMENT
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There are no age requirements for the 20th annual Fins Up Parent/Child Golf Tournament held at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort. The 9-hole tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. Entry is $50/two-person team. For more information or to sign up, call 573-348-8522 or email golf@ mvresortlakeoftheozarks.com.
The 28th annual Lake West Chamber of Commerce golf tournament will be held at Indian Rock Golf Club starting at 1 p.m. Raffle prizes and on-course games will be held. To sign up, call the chamber office at 573-374-5500.
Lake Valley Golf & Country Club hosts this event which includes 36 holes of golf with cart, skins and parimutuel, closest to the hole prizes, plus $20,000 in gift card prizes. Cost is $350 per team. To sign up, call 573-346-7218 or go to www.lakevalleygolf.com.
PLAY FOR THE KIDS TOURNAMENT August 10 The 25th annual YMCA Play for the Kids Golf Tournament will be held at The Oaks Golf Course at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Cost is $150 per player or sign up for a four-person team or sponsorship. Players will receive lunch, a round of golf with cart and a goodie bag. Lunch and registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Sign up by calling the YMCA at 573-348-9230 or email ksovcik@lakeymca.org.
PARROT HEAD OPEN August 29 & 30 The Two-Man Invitational Golf Tournament will be held at The Oaks Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Cost is $350/team with eight flights, 16 teams per flight. More than $30,000 in prizes for a full field. For more information or to sign up, call 573-348-8522 or email golf@ mvresortlakeoftheozarks.com.
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Travel
A Virtual Vacation How to see the sights even while social distancing
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ou all know traveling is my husband’s and my passion. We barely return from one trip and are planning the next adventure. The thought is, do it while we can. Well this year has thrown a little kink in the planning. When we travel we usually build up excitement from the research and planning. We always try to add a short stop on the way to our destination to extend the trip. It truly is the enjoyment of “where can we go?” With the hospitality industry struggling right now and some travel restrictions in place, you may be wondering how you are going to salvage your summer vacation. Luckily, there are many options online. Just about any place you want to go can be pulled up right on your screen. If you are wanting to see more or are planning an actual visit once attractions open back up, you can always request a brochure or more information be sent to you. The Corona Virus has limited travel for many of us, and some people are leery of traveling at all. This makes it a good time to take a look at a virtual vacation. Join me as we explore our options.
Get ready.
No passport, no flight arrangements, no suitcase needed … just a little cheese and wine. There is no admission and you can stay in your PJ’s. You don’t
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even have to maintain social distancing. Decide how long you want to be gone — 20 minutes or all day.
Develop a plan. Since we are just planning from our living room, we don’t have to think about cost. Pick a destination or two. Are you interested in history? What about taking a cooking class or want to attend an event? Pinterest (isn’t just for crafts) they have amazing travel tips. People sharing pictures of where to go and how to get there. Once your list is made, you will be ready to check out travel blogs and websites.
Let’s plan a trip. If you don’t have a clue about where to go, ask your friends where they have been and if they would recommend a great destination. You might also ask where they have been and would never go again. Make a list of where you have always wanted to go. I remember watching the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” and immediately put it on my list of places to visit. Seeing the pyramids in Egypt, Buckingham Palace in London, the Lourve in Paris, the Vatican — all vacations of a lifetime. You can dream big and see all the sights you may not be able to see up close and personal.
See the sights. Rome is beautiful anytime of the year. Since we don’t have to wait in any long lines and struggle with the crowds, let’s go to the Vatican. In 2019 we toured Rome for three amazing weeks. The Vatican was a must see. As I looked up to see the beautiful ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, it was very difficult to do with the crowd of tourists. On a virtual tour, the camera goes right up to the ceiling. It is an appreciation of art you may never thought you would see. The tour guide will lead you out to the Vatican Gardens and the Necropolis. At the end you might want to take the train (virtual of course) to the Potifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo. This is an amazing journey in time and history. If you were to visit in person a ticket just for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel are approximately $34. But for you, it’s free. We love London. It’s an easy stop over if you are flying to another international location. You can take a city walking tour (virtual) which is a lot of fun. See the architecture of the buildings and homes. You’ll spot a double decker red bus frequently driving down the street. It is so real,
The National Park Foundation has virtual visits and live webcams of historical sites all over the country, including the Statue of Liberty. JULIENNE SCHAER/NYC & COMPANY
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you hear the noises of the city walkers and view nature as though you were right there. Do you want to see a little of the night life? There’s a virtual tour off that. London is known for Big Ben, the Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, even the London Eye. You can see them all right from your easy chair. Our hotel on one of our stays was right next to the London Eye. It was beautiful. My goal on that particular visit was pictures of Big Ben from any vantage point I could get. When you visit London there are admission fees and long lines to the most toured sights — but not online! You don’t make a visit to London without a visit to Harrods’ seven floors and over 300 specialty departments. They have a tea room. Having “afternoon tea” is a must and so much fun. Gentlemen, it’s the ambience not the amount of food. My husband and I visited Egypt in 2018. It was one of those areas on our bucket list. Prior, our study was on the Exodus and learning about the Biblical significance of the land. We registered with a large group which eventually became just the two of us. Folks have an unnecessary fear of traveling abroad and just back out. We were very excited to know it was just us. We had the most amazing time with what we felt like personal care and service. You can also have an amazing time with just you or the two of you. Of course, the pyramids are key, but Egypt never shuts down. They have non-stop night life. It’s cheap, making shopping so much fun. As always, pack less, so you
See all the sites of London in 3D including Big Ben, Westminster Abby, the London Bridge, River Thames and Buckingham Palace. KAREN THORNTON PHOTOS
can bring back more. If you can’t visit in person, be sure and take the virtual tour down the Nile River in a Felucca (sail boat). The Cairo Museum is a must. There is an entire floor of artifacts covered in gold including the tomb of Tutankhamun. You can take a virtual tour of the tombs and of the museum, and you don’t have to leave your sofa.
Drink and dine.
Are you a foodie who likes to travel? Cooking classes are held around the world, but for now you are going to have to stay in the kitchen. If you have a favorite celebrity chef, check out their virtual cooking shows.
Food Network offers Live and OnDemand cooking classes. The classes are less than a $1 a week. Lots of fun with the chef cutting and preparing right alongside of you. Invite your friends to join you and then you can have your own discussion about how your recipe turned out. You will need to preview the show and gather your wine or your ingredients. Did you know there is even virtual wine tasting? Bring Napa Valley to your living room. You don’t have to worry about driving home. Learn the tips from a winemaker or sommelier. They will guide you through which wines to buy. You can be alone, with your partner or join a group and taste together.
Travel as the ancient pharaohs did and take a virtual tour down the Nile River in a Felucca (sail boat).
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WHAT TO SEE • The Louvre in Paris displays the Mona Lisa. • Washington, D.C. is a mecca when it comes to museums. Take a tour of the city or any of the well-known historical attractions. • Buckingham Palace in London, England. Visit the Queen’s residence. • Heard about the Vienna boys choir? Listen to them sing. Their virtual tour of singing through Vienna is awesome. • How many of you watched the Downton Abby series? They offer a virtual tour of the Abby, not to be missed. • Tour the grand staircase and many other exhibits on board the Titanic during a virtual tour of the Titanic Museum in Branson, Mo. and Pigeon Forge, Tenn. • Tour the Statue of Liberty in New York City. • The Metropolitan Opera has a different nightly encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series available for free.
St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City is one of the largest and most beautiful squares in the world.
The Great Pyramid of Giza, the 5,000-year-old tomb of Queen Meresankh III, the Ben Erza synagogue (the site where Moses was discovered) and yes, even a camel ride near the pyramids, can all be done online.
The Vatican Museums have 360 degree online tours of its collections including the Sistine Chapel, which is often packed with tourists.
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Feature Story
S-U-MEasy, relaxing, fun ways to enjoy the dog days of summer
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t almost seems that things are back to normal — except for the later-than-usual start to the summer season. The good news is waterfront bars are packed, traffic has picked up and lodging establishments are taking reservations. The Lake is open! Whether you are planning a staycation or a week-long trip to the Lake, we have some fun, relaxing ways to enjoy the summer.
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You’ve probably seen the giant, yellow smiley face up in the sky around Bagnell Dam. Maybe you’ve even thought of going up yourself… Parasailing is a thrilling ride that just about anyone can do. Release your fear of heights. Don’t worry, you’ll only panic for a few seconds just before liftoff. Once you get about 600 feet in the air, the view will be worth it. Paradise Parasail has been operating right next to Bagnell Dam for 37 years. Several options are available, depending on the type of experience you want. Once you pick your flight, you’ll be geared up with a harness and lifejacket, and taken out to the boat. The friendly and entertaining crew will make sure you are safely strapped in before sending you up into the air.
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The view is amazing. Miles of the Lake can be seen from your vantage point including landmarks Willmore Lodge, the Strip, Bagnell Dam and the Osage River. Once back on dry land, Paradise Marina and Watersports offers even more ways to continue enjoying the Lake with paddleboard, kayak, waverunner and boat rentals. Make it a full day of fun for the whole family. Located at the spot of the old Casino Pier, the docks and grounds have been completely renovated. Be sure to carry on the tradition by stopping to feed the fish!
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We all know the Katy Trail has some of the best scenic views on two wheels you can find. There are trailheads in Jefferson City, Columbia and Boonville (all within about an hour from the Lake). Bike shops offer rentals for the half-day, full day or weekend so if you have a questionable, old, dusty bike like I do, no need to fear. Rentals are a great way to remain maintenancefree. Makes for an easy, no-fuss excursion. Go to www.katytrailmo.com for a list of bike rental locations close to the Lake. For something more adventurous, you can find overnight rides through a variety
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of vendors. A Beer & Bike tour will take you on a 236 mile ride along the Katy Trail. The five-day journey has the itinerary all planned out. Starts at $1,050 per person. (www.beerandbiketours.com/katy-trail). Another tour begins in St. Charles for a six-day ride with stays at some historic hotels along the way. This tour only happens once a year and books up. Held September 13-19 registration starts at $1,890 (www.bubbaspamperedpedalers. com/katy-trail). There are a handful of other rides, some shorter and more affordable, but all guaranteed to be a memory that lasts a lifetime!
C AT C H A GORGEOUS SUNSET
There’s no doubt that Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect backdrop to watch a beautiful sunset. There are a couple of places that offer the best place to watch as the sun goes down. If you are not lucky enough to have a Lake view from your home or are not out on the water at just the right time, here are a few of our favorite spots to watch the setting sun: Baxter’s Lakeside Grill, JB Hook’s, and LandShark at Margaritaville Lake Resort.
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If you are not a fan of camping like me, but enjoy a nice long day on a river, there are a few options close to the Lake. Anyone who’s paddled this area knows that Bennett Springs is the go-to place since it’s close to the Lake and has tons of
outfitters that can get you on the water. But it can get quite crowded on a hot summer day. If you can go during the week you are sure to find more peace and quiet. The Lebanon area has a handful of campgrounds and rental businesses that can be found online. A closer and more secluded option is found at Mother Nature’s Riverfront Retreat. This highly-recommended “hidden” spot is only 40 minutes from Osage Beach — so you won’t have to dedicate your entire weekend
to this activity. While a variety of camping, from primitive sites to houses are available, the campground partners with Old Morgan Outfitters to provide three or six-mile float trips down the Niangua River. Single and tandem kayaks or canoes are available. Cost is $20-$35 depending on the equipment rented and distance of your float. What’s cool about this spot is you’ll get to see the Tunnel Dam Spillway, a dam that was built in 1930 (even before Bagnell Dam).
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SPLISH SPLASH If your beach vacation plans have been canceled and you are sticking close to home for the summer, you’ll probably still want to work on that tan. Thankfully there are plenty of waterfront restaurants with swim-up bars to relax in. Since it’s the largest swim-up bar at the Lake (and one of the largest in the country), we’ve found that the Hippopotamus Swim-up Bar usually is not as packed as many other establishments. The pool and bar spans 8,800 square feet but the entire complex is 30,000 total square feet. You can rent a cabana or grab one of the lounge chairs and other seating surround the pool. Just swim up to the bar and order a drink! Live music is often held on the outdoor stage pool-side. Check their Facebook page for more information.
In June, Redhead Lakeside Grill at the 21-mile marker opened up a new pool with three bars, live entertainment and a Mediterranean menu. High Tide is definitely going to be THE place to party this summer. Bear Bottom Resort has a waterslide complex with two 700-foot slides that empty right into a pool with a bar below. Open every day through Labor Day. Cost is $12 to ride the slides all day with season passes available. If you plan to stay off the Lake, city pools in Eldon, Lake Ozark and Versailles are open. For a couple of bucks the whole family can enjoy fun in the sun all day long. The Camdenton Aquatic Center is hosting a Summer Swim Drive-In Movie Series. Mark your calendar for July 14 for “The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.” Each venue has a Facebook page to visit for updates and more information.
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KING OF THE GRILL
It’s time to fire up the grill. Don’t just serve the same-old hot dogs and hamburgers. Try these great recipes.
GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS • 2 (12-ounce) strip loin steaks • 3 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and ground pepper Pull steaks out of the refrigerator one hour prior to cooking. Heat a grill to high heat (aim for 550 to 700 degrees). Brush both sides of each steak with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. When the grill is hot, place the steaks diagonally on the grill — if your grill were a clock, start the steaks at 10 o’clock and cook for three to four minutes with the lid closed. Next, give the steaks a twist, turning them to 2 o’clock on the grill to give the steaks those perfect criss-cross grill marks. Close the lid and let steaks cook for an additional three minutes, then flip to cook the other side until an instant-read thermometer reads 125 degrees, four to six more minutes for medium-rare. Transfer the steaks to a plate and let rest for five to 10 minutes before slicing.
GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA • 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch thick slabs • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped • 1/2 red onion, finely diced • 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped • Juice of two limes • 2 tbs. honey • Salt and black pepper Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the pineapple directly on the grill and cook until grill marks have formed, three to five minutes. Use a spatula to flip and cook for another two minutes. Transfer the pineapple to a baking sheet and let cool. Slice the cooled pineapple into 1/2-inch cubes and place inside a large mixing bowl. Stir in the bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 30
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Chef tip: Make your own sauce! It will really liven up the meal and isn’t that hard or time consuming.
• 5-Ingredient Steak Sauce • 2 cups balsamic vinegar • 2 cups Worcestershire sauce • 1/4 cup ketchup • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard • 2 tbs. minced garlic In a medium sauce pan, combine all ingredients over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the sauce is very thick and has reduced to one-fourth of its volume. Let cool. Transfer to container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
DOCKTAILS What would summer be without a fruity cocktail served dock-side? If you are staying close to home, make these concoctions for your next gathering. Or, swing by your favorite waterfront bar and have them whip up something from behind the bar. Lake House 13 created this Vodka Cucumber Lemonade. It’s made from a blend of vodka cucumber chunks and sweetened commercial lemonade. One of many craft cocktails mixed up for customers.
Shorty Pants serves this New Orleans Hurricane. You can make it at home with dark rum, light rum, peach schnapps, orange juice, pineapple juice and punch.
If you love your wine, but want something a little lighter to sip on in the afternoon, a White Wine Spritzer is a good choice. Fill a glass half-full with white wine, add club soda and ice, top with a lemon slice or orange peel. Red wine drinkers wouldn’t go wrong by mixing up a sangria recipe.
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• 1 1/2 cups strongly brewed Earl Grey Tea • 1 1/2 cups bourbon • 3/4 cups fresh lemon juice • 1/2 cup honey • 1/2 cup brandy • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice • Zest from 3 lemons • Zest from 1 orange • 1 tea. orange bitters • 1 bottle champagne • 20 ounces Red Rock ginger ale (or other spicy ginger beer) • Grated nutmeg
Mix the tea, bourbon, lemon juice, honey, brandy, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest and bitters in a glass pitcher and let sit overnight in the fridge. Strain the citrus zest out of the punch mixture. Pour punch mixture into a large punchbowl and stir in champagne or ginger ale. Grate nutmeg over the top and serve.
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Built for Family, Built for Fun Many years of memories to be made in Chris and Kim Clair’s home in The Villages
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hen Chris and Kim Clair visited the Lake eight years ago for business they had no idea it would became a haven for their friends and family, a place where many happy memories would be made. Chris, a certified public accountant, was hired to perform an audit for a condominium association. They were given a unit to stay in for a week and had such a great time, they decided to return the following summer and rent a house. It became a tradition after that so they began to look for something more permanent, and in July 2015, found a lot for sale in The Villages on Shawnee Bend. They held onto it for a few years but then decided to purchase the lot next door for additional space and to take advantage of a better main channel view. Kim was hands-on throughout the process — from drawing up the plans for the architect to picking out every detail and design that went into the home. The couple hired Doug Ross, with RC Homes because he came highly recommended. Building a home from three hours away had it’s challenges but the Clairs say between frequent visits and constant contact with Doug he was able to build their dream Lake home. Kim would often bring Doug and Charlie Cloke unique finds that she would have them incorporate into the construction. They made each piece fit perfectly. The home is 4,500 square feet with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, an office, two full kitchens, a large walk-in pantry, open concept dining and living room, a family room, built-in playhouse, mud room and laundry room. Everything was built with family in mind. It was designed to be a place where the family could come and get away, which Kim notes, is especially important these days. “Family is so important to us,” Kim said. “We wanted a place where our entire family could come and have their own bedrooms and bathrooms. We wanted everyone to have a place to escape and built lots of outdoor spaces that anyone could go and find a quiet place to relax. We are looking forward to many years of memories made at our Lake home with our family.” LAKENEWSONLINE.COM
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Warm welcome The sign above the doorway says it all… “May this home be a place of happiness, laughter and health. A place of joy and contentment. Of generosity and hope. A place of creativity and kindness. Of daydreams and hard work. Of memories made and traditions begun. May those who live here and those who visit know only blessings, peace and love.” Kim found it at a home décor store and had RC Construction custom build a frame to go over the doorway.
About the Homeowners Chris and Kim are both graduates of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. They met on the second day of classes during Kim’s freshman year. Chris owns a CPA practice in Kansas City. He grew up in Michigan and his family lived on Lake Huron which sparked his love for living on a lake. The couple has three daughters, all in their early 20s: Kaylina and Kyrina are twins, and Kassandria is the youngest. Kaylina is married and Kyrina is getting married in October. Chris and Kim enjoy spending time with their two “sons,” TJ and Chris. They all live in the Kansas City metro area. They also have three fur children, Tinkerbell the Pomeranian, and two cats, Mickey and Jane. All of them come to the Lake with the family and enjoy it just as much as everyone else. “What we love about the Lake is the ease of traveling just three hours from home but it feels like a real vacation,” Kim said. “We have always done long vacations at various ocean locations across the U.S. but it is nice to be able to get to water without major travel.” “It is also such a great recreational Lake and we love using our waverunner and boating,” Chris added.
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Wide open spaces Nothing in the home is super-sized. Kim wanted a cozy, inviting place where friends and family would feel welcome. The couple has traveled along the East coast and love the look of the homes found in Massachusetts and Maine. The designs are timeless, Kim says, and never go out of style. “We wanted a cottage home like you would find out East,” Kim said. “Our interior finishes are distressed in nature as is our furnishings.” Instead of a lot of color, Kim likes to use texture.
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Outdoor living Lots of windows and French doors let in natural light and provide views of the water and trees. The upper deck is an extension of the indoor living space. The tile floors, screenedin porch, additional seating, and French doors makes it so anyone can enjoy the Lake view outdoors yet have all the comforts of being “inside.� Wooden shutters were handmade by RC Home, and are found all around the exterior. Another design element that RC Home suggested was the wood plank ceiling.
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Vintage pieces Many vintage pieces have been built into the home. Several transoms from an old church in Pennsylvania can be found above doorways, including one in the master bedroom (see to the left of the photo). Shutters, doors and windows found at various antique stores in Osage Beach and Kansas City were incorporated into the décor and design. “We wanted our home to have a timeworn feel and be a place of relaxation. If it’s already distressed then you don’t have to worry about a new little scrape or scratch,” Kim said.
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Custom and comfortable kitchen You’ll notice even the pets were thought of when designing the home. A food and water bowl for Tinkerbell has been built into the island in the kitchen. Downstairs, a custom opening in the wall for the cats to go through was built to conceal the litter pan. The custom-cabinets in the kitchen have also been distressed to camouflage any unintentional nicks. Light and airy colors give the home a clean, fresh look. Quartz countertops and tin backsplash add a touch of elegance. One of Kim’s finds from an old Victorian house, was repurposed into brackets that were used to hold up the hood over the stove. The window seat was something Kim was adamant about when she designed the home. Some homeowners might prefer additional cabinet space for storage, but Kim says the window seat invites guests to engage in conversation while dinner is being made.
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In the mudroom off of the garage is the pantry and staircase to an upstairs bedroom. This old door from an antique store was used for the pantry.
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Master suite The master bedroom is located off the main floor living area. It features a French door which opens to the main floor screenedin porch. The couple loves waking to the water view each morning. Shiplap on the wall behind the bed adds a soft, subtle contrast. The master bathroom is nicely appointed with a long double sink vanity, walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet.
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ROOMS WITH PERSONALITY Each bedroom is unique, showcasing the personalities of their three daughters. Details, no matter how subtle, reflect their style. The fixtures, vanity and other furnishings in their bathrooms are the same, although a few items have been added to personalize each room. “Another thing that is very important is showing our faith and gratitude for the blessings we have in our lives,” Kim said. “Small reminders are in every room. We want to remind everyone to take the time to pause and be grateful.” A bedroom above the pantry has Boho/Shabby Chic accents. Several bird cages and botanical prints were brought in to provide elements of nature, which gives a clue to the interests of their youngest daughter. This bedroom showcases their daughter’s love of the mountains and the lake. It also houses a dresser that was Kim’s as a child and had been passed down by her Mom. It’s these design elements that make a house a home, she said. Their daughter’s bedroom on the lower level has a French/Country flair but also includes lighthouses from East coast vacations. Somehow it all works together.
Playroom At the top of the stairs, a small playhouse was built that any future grandchildren are sure to enjoy. Exterior siding and shingles were used to replicate exterior finishes on the home on this mini version.
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A full kitchen, laundry room, family room and two additional bedrooms are located downstairs. This guest room (bottom photo) is often reserved for their parents.
Office space Also located upstairs is the couple’s office. Since they have to share work space at their Lake home, Kim calls it their “split personality office,” combining some of what Kim likes with some of what Chris likes into one room. Both desks are vintage and were refurbished. Window seats were installed in all of the dormers located in the home, as seen in the office. Baskets under the seats provide additional storage.
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Decked out The patio downstairs was also screened in for comfort. The stamped concrete extends from the porch, down to a lower outdoor fireplace and seating area, and all the way to the dock. The home has two fully screened-in porches on the Lake side, a wrap-around pergola porch that goes from the street side to the Lake side where there is a full main channel view at the back of a quiet no-wake cove.
Home Contractors General Contractor: RC Homes/Doug Ross Architect: Pat Tierney Excavating/Site Work: Paulsen Excavating Foundation Work: Doug Rieke, Inc. Concrete Driveway and Lower Porch Stamped Concrete: Rice Concrete Lumber: RP Lumber Plumbing: Four Seasons Plumbing Electric: Catalyst Electric Drywall: Creech Drywall Heating and Cooling: Searcy Heating and Cooling Windows and Doors: Boone County Millwork Insulation/Pest Control: AB Pest Garage Door: Dulle Overhead Doors Interior Decorator/Furnishings: Mrs. Clair and Tinkerbell Security System/Entertainment System: Electronics Unlimited Flooring: Dugans Shower Doors: Picks Fireplace Countertops: Ozark Granite Cabinets (Kitchen and bath): Jake’s Creative Woodworks Appliances: Nebraska Furniture Painting/Finish Work: Forever New Painting Exterior Finish/Siding: KGB Siding Interior Plantation Shutters and Blinds: Windows and More Lawn Maintenance, Landscape design, Lake-side stamped concrete patio and walkways: Green Side Up Financing: Bank of Versailles Dock: Ozark Barge & Dock 46
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Health
HOT TIPS FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY SUMMER TRAVEL BY DEBORAH WOLFE
Does summer have you dreaming of lounging on the beach, hiking in the mountains or shopping in the city? “Whenever normal travel resumes, we’ll likely be more aware of health and safety concerns than we were on our past vacations,” said Christine Livek, M.D., a family medicine physician at Lake Regional Clinic – Lake Ozark. “Of course, we want to be smart about COVID19, but there’s more to vacation safety than avoiding germs.” Dr. Livek gives these tips for keeping you and your family safe and well while traveling.
SAFETY STARTS AT HOME. Taking steps to ensure you are in good health before you travel can help you avoid a frantic search for medical care in an unfamiliar location. Make an appointment with your physician to check your overall health and prescription medication needs. Give your doctor the details of how and where you are traveling. Discuss how long you will be gone, planned activities, and any recent surgeries, health procedures, chronic illnesses, and the strength of your immune system. Also, determine the vaccinations you need based on where you are traveling. 48
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REMEMBER YOUR MEDS. Your prescription medications should be at the top of your packing list, along with any over-the-counter medications you take. It is extremely important to take medications as prescribed by your physician. Missing even a day or two can harm your health. Prescription medications can be difficult to replace while traveling, so pack enough medication for the duration of your trip plus a few days, just in case.
PACK YOUR PAPERWORK. In our digital age, paper copies of prescriptions seem to be a thing of the past, but it is still wise to keep hard copies of prescriptions and doctor’s orders with you when you travel. The information should specify instructions pertaining to your health condition along with the reason you need prescribed treatments and medications, the dosage you are taking, and the brand name and generic name of the drug. Having this information will make replacing your medication easier and assist any care providers treating you while you are away from home.
RESEARCH AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE. Whether you plan to travel within your own state or to distant shores, you should be well-informed about the types and quality of health care available in your destination. Ask your physician or insurance company for provider recommendations. Also check the availability and quality of local pharmacies, walk-in clinics and hospitals.
OUTSMART THE GERMS. Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading infectious diseases, including COVID-19. The CDC recommends the following steps to protect yourself and others: • Postpone travel and stay home if you are sick or think you might be sick. • Check with state and local health departments for information on outbreaks of infectious disease at your destination. Find out if there are travel restrictions for that area such as staying home for 14 days when you arrive or after you return from your trip. • Wear a mask when you are in public, and maintain a distance of six feet from other people. • Also keep your distance during water-based activities and do not share swim gear that touches the face, such as goggles, scuba masks and snorkels. • Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. • If you become sick or think you have been exposed to an infectious disease – isolate yourself and contact your physician. The CDC regularly updates guidelines. For the most up-to-date info, visit www.cdc.gov/travel.
TIPS FOR A SAFE ROAD TRIP Oh, the memories of summer vacations spent fighting with siblings in the backseat of the family’s wood-paneled wagon! Before taking your own family on the road, be sure to take these simple steps. • Make sure your vehicle is road-ready by giving it a thorough check-up. • Pack for emergencies. Road trip safety essentials include a first aid kit, flashlight with extra batteries, a mobile phone charger, drinking water, extra snacks and food, booster cables, emergency flares or reflectors, and a basic toolkit. • Buckle up. Wearing seatbelts significantly reduces the risk of serious injuries and death in traffic accidents. Always wear your seatbelt, and make sure passengers wear theirs. • Child safety seats reduce the risk of crash-related deaths by 71 percent for infants, and they cut the risk by more than half for toddlers. Make sure children are properly buckled in a seat belt, booster seat or car seat that is appropriate for their age, height and weight. Deborah Wolfe is a PR Specialist for Lake Regional Health System.
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Lake Collective performs at a variety of venues this summer. Pictured, at Shawnee Bluff Winery.
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ichael Liebler and Linell Muse are Lake Collective, an acoustic duo making music at waterfronts, weddings, and company parties for the past two years. They met through work and teamed up to make more work, but it’s work they both love. Music gives voice to their own joy and their fans share in that joy. Originally from Long Island, New York, Michael Liebler has made his home at Lake of the Ozarks for the past 4.5 years. His first visit to the Lake area was at age 14. That is when he found a home outside his family’s. His grandfather’s church welcomed him, and Michael felt he’d found a place where he belonged. That feeling shaped his future. Now Michael serves at the Lake in the role of Executive Pastor for Calvary Lake Ozark.
WHERE TO HEAR THEM • LandShark Bar & Grill: July 12; August 8, 9 & 29 from 2-5 p.m. • Shawnee Bluff Winery: July 11, August 15, September 6 & October 17 from 1-4 p.m. September 27, November 1 & December 5 from 2-5 p.m. • The Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill: July 5; August 2, 16 & 30; & September 13 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. • Franky & Louie’s: July 19 from 5-9 p.m. • PaPPo’s Pizzeria and Pub: October 10 from 6-9 p.m. Follow them on Facebook @lakecollectiveband.
On the way to his calling and for 5.5 years, Michael sang for his supper on cruise ships. There he learned to love the music from the 1960s and 70s, the era many passengers remember fondly. Songs sung by Jim Croce, Otis Redding, and Ben E. King recall slow-dance memories of first love and lives on the cusp of adventure. As he sings, Michael smiles through the lyrics, in part because the words bring to mind people who requested them and their stories about the music. Michael also smiles because he believes music is the fullest expression of joy. His favorite hymn is “Victory in Jesus,” a fast-paced song from 1939 in the theme of gratitude, and gratitude is exactly what Michael experiences as he sings at area restaurants and gatherings after-hours and during church services. Linell Muse, a Chicago native, visited
Lake of the Ozarks for the first time when he interviewed for the role of Worship Pastor at Church of Osage Hills, but he was familiar with Missouri through his study at Moberly’s Christian College. His love for the church has given him roots at the Lake where he’s made his home the past three years. Soon after moving, Linell reached out to Michael in their shared roles as worship leaders. They discovered they both love music, especially of the acoustic type. They both sing and play guitar so they share the microphone and spotlight. Linell’s musical repertoire is more contemporary, however. He sets toes tapping with “Shut Up and Dance” and Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are.” One of his personal favorites is “What a Wonderful World,” slowly and feelingly delivered by Louis Armstrong, another tune in the themes of gratitude and joy
— another to take your best gal or guy in arms for a slow dance, as mellow as the voices of Michael and Linell. When not at the microphone, onehalf of Lake Collective takes a seat on a wood percussion box to pound at the beat. Easily moved from side to side and place to place, wood boxes accentuate the rhythm and complete the sounds of acoustic guitar played by two men with years of experience and expertise. Their voices carry the lyrics beautifully. Sometimes Michael’s Golden Doodle, Amigo, joins the act, but he doesn’t sing. He meets and greets. Michael is working on “sit and stay” commands for him. Whether Amigo takes the stage or not, Lake Collective will bring smiles to faces. Their own will smile right back because making music all week at church or for the Lake’s guests are the joy they share. LAKENEWSONLINE.COM
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Fashion
E S S E N T I A L S COMPILED BY CHARIS PATIRES PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALAN WOHLGEMUT
Rompers and jumpsuits are must-haves this summer! Paired with a hat, it is a cute but classy look that is perfect for lakeside dining or while enjoying a night out. Tie dye is also making a comeback as we are starting to see some pastel tie dyes — along with neon and bright colors. Here’s a look at a few outfits that will keep you looking trendy and stylish throughout the season.
TRISH CREACH, executive director of the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce What she’s wearing: Polka dot romper, $34; traveler hat, $16; seashell bag, $14; wedge shoes, $32; turquoise & gold bracelet, $8; necklace, $20.
Lake resident Courtney Alexander, of CMG Custom Designs, makes custom jewelry like this pearl bead necklace.
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SUE ROBINSON, of EconoLift What she’s wearing: Black top, $32; Judy Blue jeans, $42; crystal necklace, $16; leopard spot shoes, $36; glasses, $10.
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Ruffle sleeve tunic, $24; Judy Blue jeans, $42; wrap bracelet, $12, sunglasses, $10.
Sea blue top, $24; black criss cross tank, $12; white KanCan shorts, $38; grey purse, $42; black hat, $16.
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Tropical vacation shirt, $28; Bermuda shorts, $28; black sandals, $18; traveler hat, $16.
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n May 2015, John Henry and Kazia DeHahn met during a Hot Summer Nights event in Lake Ozark. A few months later he messaged her on Facebook and a relationship started to develop. They dated for a couple of years before John popped the question on March 1, 2018. After getting home from a bad day at work, Kazia was doing laundry when she turned around and was surprised to find John down on one knee. “He definitely turned my bad day into a good one,” she recalls. The couple exchanged vows on September 7, 2019 at The Magic of Midnight in Brumley. They chose the venue because of its beauty and the playground to keep kids busy during the wedding. “We have lots of friends with kids and wanted something other than a kids craft table. Trust me, it was a very good decision. Even we had fun on the playground,” Kazia says. The couple has not gone on a honeymoon yet, but plans to take a vacation for a month in January 2021 to Florida to see family and go to Disney World. John is a parts manager for BJ Marine and Kazia is a stay-at-home mom and substitute teacher at the Central College of Cosmetology.
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There were three bridesmaids and groomsmen, including the maid of honor and best man. The bridesmaids all wore grey Tricks Of The Trade dresses from Lulus. com with sparkly sandals from Target and Shoe Carnival. The groomsmen all wore grey suits with a white button up underneath and a black tie with small slate blue flowers on them. The best man’s vest was slate blue while the other two groomsmen had grey vests. The groom and all groomsmen wore little sunflower boutonnieres along with black shoes which all came from Janine’s Flowers. Close family friend, Richard Vinduska, performed the ceremony. The color scheme was slate blue, yellow and grey. The flowers chosen were sunflowers and white daisies with craspedia, blue gypsophila spray, and yellow pieris buds with lemon leaf spray used for fillers. They used all of the same flowers in the centerpieces, which they built themselves. Her maid of honor, Sara Steele (Kitchen), made all of the bouquets and centerpieces but all fake flowers were from Hobby Lobby. The bride’s bouquet and boutonnieres were made by Janine’s Flowers. 58
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“We are most definitely perfect for each other because we are just alike in every way. We like to tease each other, laugh until we cry, travel and most importantly, listen to each other.�
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WEDDING VENDORS Venue: Magic of Midnight, Brumley Photography: Taylor Morgan Photography Wedding planner: Mandy McKinnon/Making Memories with Mandy Food catering: Kevin McCowan, Dog Days in Osage Beach Beverages: Tirebiters Peanut Pub, Osage Beach Bridal gown: Truly Bridal, Osage Beach. Brides vail and belt: Dala’s Bridal Boutique, Tipton Brides shoes: PFI, Springfield Bridesmaids gowns: Lulus.com. Hair/makeup: Dystany Nicholson Florist: Janine’s Flowers Silk flowers: Hobby Lobby The couple says the most memorable part of the wedding day was the food. Both self-proclaimed foodies, they are particular fans of chef Kevin McCowan of Dog Days who prepared the food for the reception. “We still hear about it to this day, how amazing the food was,” Kazia said.
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DJ: Bobby Belton Cake: Bake Me Happy, Camdenton Rings: Hyosilver.com
Business Briefs
A message of hope It’s a 45-foot message of hope and happiness complete with a 6-foot smiley face that translates into happiness in any language. Thanks to the efforts of Country Crossroads in Osage Beach, their fence facing Lake Regional Health Systems is now a billboard of inspiration to the patients and staff. Country Crossroads owner Selynn Barbour and her mother, Connie, spent hours creating the message for those coming and going to the hospital. Barbour said the Parkway West Committee helped with the project. Dr. Paula Brown, owner of Parkway West’s Lake Art Academy and Gallery designed the fence art and helped paint and Dugan’s Paints donated the materials.
Eldridge named top sales agent Linda Eldridge has been announced as the Top Sales Agent for 2019 for Coldwell Banker Lake Country with over $13 million in sales. This is her 13th consecutive year to receive the honor. Also, the Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite Award was presented to Eldridge in appreciation and recognition of outstanding sales volume and performance in the real estate profession ranking in the top 3 percent of the network.
First Watch opens in Osage Beach First Watch officially opened its doors at the end of May. James Tillman, who now operates seven First Watch locations, worked alongside associates Joseph Hulston and Amanda Lehmann to make it all happen. With locations in Springfield, Joplin and elsewhere, Tillman says they were excited when the opportunity to come to the lake was available. First Watch hosts a number of fresh meals, including state-sourced vegetable products from Kansas City and Springfield. Tillman says that customers can expect great meal options that trend on the healthier side of dining.
U.S. Bank Foundation awards Wonderland Camp grant The U.S. Bank Foundation, the charitable arm of the U.S. Bank, awarded Wonderland Camp a Community Possible grant for the fourth time in a row May 8, 2020. The Community Possible program has awarded “Play” category grants to local organizations promoting arts, cultural and play opportunities within disadvantaged communities since 2017. Wonderland Camp, an 11-week summer camp in Rocky Mount, designed for those with special needs, received the grant in support of its mission to provide a fun, educational and safe camp experience for children, teenagers and adults who have disabilities; to offer a respite from daily caregiving for their family members and caregivers; and to provide and nurture a personal development experience for volunteers and staff. Having had to cancel the normal summer session out of an abundance of caution for the safety of campers during the COVID-19 crisis, the $4,000 grant will be used to help provide for special weekend camps later in the year, camp operating expenses and miscellaneous maintenance needs.
New GM at MarineMax Dale Law has been hired as the new general manager of MarineMax Lake Ozark and MarineMax Osage Beach. Starting with Port Arrowhead Marine and continuing with MarineMax, Law has been the business manager for over 19 years. A familiar face, trusted confidant and friend, he has helped finance thousands of boating dreams throughout his career. A lifelong resident of the Lake area, Law and his wife Susan reside in Lake Ozark and love spending time on the water. He currently serves on the School of the Osage school board, and has been active with the Chamber of Commerce and Tri-County YMCA participating in all 25 YMCA Three River Runs. LAKENEWSONLINE.COM
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Confectionery CRAFT Chocolatier brings artful sweet treats to Sunrise Beach
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STORY BY CONNYE GRIFFIN + PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL GRIFFIN
oan and Kurt Rutt worked different hours for most of their life together. Now they work side-by-side all day, every day. It’s wonderful, they say. The Rutts are the owners of The Littlest Chocolatier in Sunrise Beach, a westside business for handmade delicious chocolates as well as good, Fair-Trade coffee roasted by Three Story in Jefferson City. The Rutts also offer Hugo teas from another Fair-Trade vendor located in North Kansas City.
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The Littlest Chocolatier
ABOVE: Joan Rutt, THE Chocolatier. RIGHT: The purchase of an old wooden boat was repurposed into the counter where customers place their order.
15895 N. Highway 5, Sunrise Beach Open Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday & Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.. Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Kurt marvels at the number of times Joan must have passed the building the couple now owns on her way to and from the Lake since childhood. That building turned out to have “good bones,” as they say, and was perfect for the entrepreneurial dream the Rutts share. Whether the building would become home to a sandwich shop or boutique had yet to be determined when they bought the property and began to restore it. They just knew they were willing to build with sweat equity and Kurt’s experience in construction, especially flooring and tile. Currently, the building welcomes with warm hardwoods underfoot, fine tile work on the walls, shining chrome appliances, and half of an old wood boat. That boat belonged to a neighbor who balked when Kurt proposed a purchase and explained he planned to cut it in half lengthwise. The neighbor cried “You’ll ruin it,” but Kurt countered he would, in a way, be saving it from time, wind, and weather. The neighbor relented and that half boat in a rustic red and cream finish is now the coffee counter, home to service transactions and a high-end Italian programmable coffee machine by Astoria.
It performs some barista functions, plays music on demand, and shines with jukebox quality lights. It’s a modern marvel in every sense of the word atop a classic, iconic Lake image — that wooden boat. Joan’s work is the heart of the business, however. She was bitten by the chocolate bug when she toured Belgium and fell in love with the intricate art of chocolate as well as the highest of high standards in flavor. In fact, Joan orders her ingredients from Belgium, then crafts them late into the night with only her own two hands and design ideas. Self-taught, she studied books, practiced, and shared her chocolates with family and coworkers before becoming her own boss in a commercial kitchen. Positive feedback gave her courage to leave the workplace and pin her future to the art of chocolate at The Littlest Chocolatier. Through a glass cases, customers admire Joan’s chocolate. Some pieces are hand-painted while others are molded or rendered beautiful with transferred designs. All chocolates are blended, stirred, and finished with Joan’s two hands, sometimes working through the
night to meet a demand that has grown since the business’s debut Halloween 2018. In 2020, in spite of closures across the nation, the Rutts are back. Kurt’s favorite, a brandy-soaked cherry cordial, and Joan’s current favorite, dark coffeechocolate dusted with fleur de sel, are available as are liqueur-laced pieces and many customer favorites. Fun-shaped, solid milk chocolate lollipops stand ready for children and adults with the heart of a kid. For holidays, hollow bunnies and solid Santas are in stock for Easter baskets and Christmas stockings. The shop prepares gift boxes and displays each item artfully, sometimes on classic pieces selected by the Rutts. Upstairs is a homey space showcasing ontrend iconic chrome dining sets, bedroom furnishings, and kitchen ware. Throughout the downstairs space are more collectibles, including a fine grandfather clock. For national holidays, The Littlest Chocolatier offers holiday décor from Jack-o-lanterns and turkeys to Christmas tree lights and mechanical toys. At all times, customers can build a box of smooth, creamy, delicious chocolates to nibble or take home. They can sit to sip coffee or tea with their chocolates or order a piece of pie from The Artful Pie. The Rutts have given Sunrise Beach a gift. All customers need to do is accept. LAKENEWSONLINE.COM
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Dining
Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese and avocado are wrapped in a tomato basil or spinach tortilla with garlic and dill aioli make up the Wheelhouse Avocado Wrap. ALAN WOHLGEMUT PHOTOS
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Two levels of dining allow guests to take in the view either indoors out of the heat or outside on the shaded patios.
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Sail Away Ozark Yacht Club has more than just sailing — dining, amenities for members, marina and lodging make it a hidden gem at the Lake. STORY BY CHARIS PATIRES
Summer hotspots are a buzz with activity as sun-worshipers flock to pools and waterfront bars, but there’s one local hideout that offers a reprieve from those crowded Lake restaurants. Located at the one-mile marker, Ozark
Yacht Club is a favorite place for brunch, and recent renovations around the property is making it stand out not only for the food but also because of the other amenities and services offered. What brings most visitors in is LakeSide Café, right off the water by boat and a short drive from the Bagnell Dam Strip by land.
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OYC is a popular destination for family reunions because of the number of people lodging units accommodate and all of the amenities located in one place. CHARIS PATIRES PHOTO
A lot of things have changed over the winter, says food and beverage manager Shelley Bell, who is also new this season. Most notably the restaurant underwent a remodel. Along with the new and improved look came some changes to the menu. More emphasis has been placed on serving dishes that are made-from-scratch, and breakfast and lunch dishes are packed with fresh ingredients. Standing out on the breakfast menu is the classic eggs benedict, which can be made with crab as a substitute for the traditional ham. Another popular item is the Bourbon French Toast made with three slices of French toast topped with brown butter bourbon syrup and toasted granola. Omelets, country fried steak, biscuits and gravy, and other breakfast favorites are served until noon daily. Gourmet sandwiches filled with chicken breast, roast beef, whitefish, as well as a burger and variety of salads are on the lunch menu (served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.). The after-hours menu is rolled out from 2-6 p.m. for
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quick bites like a charcuterie board, chicken wings, pork sliders, shrimp and Philly steak bowls. Chefs are given the leeway to create something different to introduce as the daily feature — like the sausage roll or mint risotto cabbage. You’ll find a mix of favorite breakfast and lunch items in the spread on the brunch buffet, served from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on weekends. It also comes with bountiful mimosas and Bloody Mary’s —the perfect accompaniment to a relaxing weekend. There’s plenty of air-conditioned indoor seating or outside under cover but boaters can also call ahead and order to-go for delivery dockside. The restaurant has a full bar, but make sure to visit the gas dock to grab an OYC slushy. Live entertainment is held every Saturday and Sunday from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. outside on the patio. A banquet room is also located in the same building as the cafe which can hold up to 200 people for meetings, events, family reunions and other special occasions.
Known as the premier marina for power and sail, every other Saturday watch as the captain and crew participate in sailboat races. Be on the lookout this summer for Dragon Boat Racing, a new event that requires a team of rowers to power the watercraft. These 14-foot rafts will be available for a day of exercise, racing and fun. Some say it’s a great team-building exercise. The full-service, state-of-the-art marina can handle all kinds of boats from general maintenance to rebuilding engines. There are 130 boat slips and 100 dry storage spots for boat owners to keep their vessels. It comes with concierge service for boats up to 30 feet and a membership to OYC so you can take advantage of amenities including an outdoor heated pool, workout room, food and beverage discounts, access to dressing rooms and showers, and other services. A social membership can also be purchased. Other renovations are still underway including the addition of lodging units. There are currently seven houses available for rent. Taking advantage of additional ground space, work is underway to open a multi-use property that can be used as a 1/2 soccer field/softball field, for event space or additional parking. Two enclosed pickleball courts are also being built. Other outdoor amenities include a sandy beach, firepit, volleyball court, a one-mile hiking trail and other outdoor amenities. Boat and PWC rentals are available.
WHERE & WHEN 500 Yacht Club Landing, Lake Ozark 1-mile marker in Jennings Branch Cove LakeSide CafĂŠ open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. www.ozarkyachtclub.com
ABOVE: The Torpedo Tacos are made with seasoned whitefish, red cabbage and blueberry salsa. ALAN WOHLGEMUT PHOTO BELOW: Every other Saturday the sailing club hosts sailboat races out of OYC. While OYC is a hub for sailboats, the state-of-the-art marina can handle all types of boat repair and maintenance. CHARIS PATIRES PHOTO
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YOU R G UID E TO LA KE O F T H E O Z A RKS DININ G AMERICAN/ FAMILY STYLE 4 SEASONS CAFE/JJ LAFATA’S 4312 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 365-6989 5 DINER (THE) 400 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 836-3681 APPLEBEE’S 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com BAGNELL DAM CONEY ISLAND & PIZZA/SUGAR SHACK 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1617 BEE’S KNEES 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525 beeskneesalehouse.wordpress.com BLONDIES BURGER BAR 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1255 blondieslakeozark.com BUFFALO WILD WINGS 200 Kestrel Ln. Lake Ozark; 693-1060 buffalowildwings.com CHILI’S GRILL & BAR 3820 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1116 chilis.com CHUCKWAGON CAFE 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com CLUBHOUSE PUB AND RESTAURANT (THE) AT INDIAN ROCK GOLF CLUB 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023 indianrockgolfclub.com
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EAGLE VIEW GRILLE & BAR AT OSAGE NATIONAL 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com FRED & PATTY’S TRAILS END 107 Hwy. O Laurie; 374-0228 FIRE STATION BAR & GRILL 146 Illinois St. Camdenton; 873-2222 firestationbarandgrill.com GOLDEN CORRAL 3734 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-9156 goldencorral.com GREENSIDE BAR & GRILL AT LAKE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 367 C.C. Blair Dr. Camdenton; 346-7213 lakevalleygolf.com HIGH NOON PUB AND GRILL 1289 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9960 highnoonpubandgrill.com HQ PUB & GRILL 66 North Shore Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-1600 HY-VEE MARKET GRILL 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com J.D. WADDLES AT THE INN AT GRAND GLAIZE 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com JJ TWIG’S 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9911 jjtwigs.com
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 3930 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-4670 outback.com PANERA BREAD 4840 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0024 panerabread.com PIONEER RESTAURANT 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886 RJ’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 275 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6133 ROYAL CATCH BAR & GRILL AT THE REGALIA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com SMITH BROTHERS DINER 1371C Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1732 STUFFED FAMILY-STYLE RESTAURANT AT THE REGALIA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com TABOO ICE CREAM AND DELI 200 N. Main Laurie; 207-5202 TONKA HILLS RESTAURANT 2598 US-54 Linn Creek; 873-2140 Facebook.com/TonkaHillsOzarks TUCKERS SHUCKERS OYSTERS & TAP 1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 365-9769 tuckersshuckers.com
JONES OUTPOST 6409 Hwy. 7 Montreal; 346-9866
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TASTE OF THE LAKE VAL’S COUNTRY COOKIN’ AND SASSY SERVERS 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922 WACKY KNACKY DINER 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1900 wackyknackydiner.com
BARBECUE 10-42 BAR AND QUE 432 Valley Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5141 BANDANA’S BAR-B-Q 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-4500 bandanasbbq.com BARN-B-QUE SMOKEHOUSE 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com CANNON SMOKED SALOON 23 Spring Cove Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2600 cannonsmokedatthelake.com HALFSAUCED BARBEQUE 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com WOBBLY BOOTS ROADHOUSE 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-2277 wobblybootsbbq.com
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HOOK CAFE (THE) AT OLD KINDERHOOK 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/hook-cafe J & K CAFE 310 N. Main St. Laurie; 207-0331
ZEN ASIAN RESTAURANT 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0088
PANCAKE HOUSE 5980 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-6400
ITALIAN
RUSTY ROOSTER CAFE (THE) 3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1778 SHUTTERS AT THE LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 STEWART’S RESTAURANT 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2400 98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900
CAJUN SHRIMP DADDY’S 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800
ETHNIC
BEAR CREEK VALLEY GOLF CLUB 910 MO-42 Osage Beach; 302-1000
ARRIS’ PIZZA 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-2288 arrispizzaonline.com
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WOK-N-ROLL 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com
ON THE RISE BAKERY & BISTRO 5439 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-4224 ontherisebakery.com
BREAKFAST
COZY CAFÉ (THE) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324
TOUCH OF ASIA 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733 touchofasiaosagebeach.com
DOMENICO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 4737 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-5335 domenicoslakeozark.com LI’L RIZZO’S 2196 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 365-3003 929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 lilrizzos.com PHAT SAL’S 1502 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1810 SHELL’S PASTA EMPORIUM 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171 shellspastaemporium.net
MEXICAN EL CAPORAL 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101 Camdenton; 317-1500 EL CHARCO AZUL 4204 Osage Beach Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 552-8180
CHINA TOWN CHINESE RESTAURANT 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962
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TASTE OF THE LAKE EL DIEZ MEXICAN 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-9859 EL ESPOLON 410 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-9942 EL PATRON 126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876 MAMA CITA’S MEXICAN CANTINA 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946 MEXICALI BLUES CANTINA 6605 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 302-0419 mexblues.com PABLITO’S TAQUERIA 5896 Osage Beach Pkwy. #1 Osage Beach; 552-8450 SERGIO’S TAQUERIA 4824 Osage Beach Pkwy. #4 Osage Beach; 302-7337 2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Ste. 101-103 Lake Ozark; 693-1771 SI SEÑOR 901-999 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 557-8005 SUNRISE CANTINA 264 Sunset Hills Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net TAQUERIA LA TAPATIA 5838 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1161 TRES HOMBRES 8779 N. Highway 5 Camdenton; 873-5822 cantinatreshombres.com VERA CRUZ 309 MO-5 Versailles; 378-5757
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VISTA GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 4579 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1231 vistagrandemexicanrestaurant.com
FINE DINING BAXTER’S LAKESIDE GRILLE 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2669 baxterslakesidegrille.com BENTLEY’S RESTAURANT & PUB 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-5301 bentleysrestaurantmo.com HK’S STEAKHOUSE 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 4seasonsresort.com JB HOOK’S 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com
DINING GUIDE WINDROSE MARKER 26 AT MARGARITAVILLE RESORT 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks. com
PIZZA ADDY’S PIZZA 108 Cecil St. Camdenton; 346-8300 addyspizza.com AL’S CHEVY’S PIZZA & PUB 5151 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0027 lakeozarkpizza.com ALLEY CATS PIZZA & PUB 1263 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5559 BIG RY’S PIZZERIA 27574 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5271
JEFFREY’S PRIME RIB & LOBSTER HOUSE 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE
CASAGROTTO PIZZA 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com
JJ’S AT THE COPPER POT 630 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-8077 jjsatthecopperpot.com
LOUIE’S PIZZA 1175 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2882
MICHAEL’S STEAK CHALET 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com TROPHY ROOM IN OLD KINDERHOOK 56 Club Place Camdenton; 317-3560 oldkinderhook.com
PAPPO’S PIZZERIA & PUB 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com PEPPERONI BILL’S 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365 pepperonibills.com IMO’S PIZZA 4344 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-8300 TONY G’S PIZZERIA 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600
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TASTE OF THE LAKE RESTAURANTS & BARS ANGELO’S 1030 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9427 BARSTOOL MOUNTAIN SALOON 1104 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1887 CASABLANCA 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com CHANCES ‘R’ 310 S. Main St. Laurie; 374-8770 CONSTRUCTION SITE BAR & GRILL 473 Highway W Eldon; 557-2101 THE FISH & CO. OUT OF WATER 1165 North Business Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9565 thefishcooutofwater.com FOXXY ROXY SPORTS BAR AT THE REGALIA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com FUZZY’S BAR & GRILL Corner of Highways W & Y Eldon; 392-5521 HURRICANE DOLLY’S 258 Trail End Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2895 JB’S GIN JOINT 1493 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2227 LUCY’S AT THE LAKE 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1711 MARTY BYRDE’S 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 240-2274
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DINING GUIDE
NEIGHBOR’S LANDING 2935 State Rd. TT Sunrise Beach; 374-5001 OH TOMMY’S IRISH PUB 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 THE OFFICE NEIGHBORHOOD PUB 4460 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 693-1555 SCUTTLEBUTT BAR & GRILL 91 East Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4994 S.N.A.F.U. 1275 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1693 TATERHOGGZ 113 Highway 135 Laurie; 374-9900 TIREBITERS PEANUT PUB 4704 Jayhawk St. Osage Beach; 348-1177 VIKING POST 306 2097 State Rd Y Linn Creek; 317-1109 WHISKERS 944 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6100 WHITTLE’S PUB & GRUB 108 S. Maple St. Eldon; 392-5900 WICKED WILLIE’S SPORTS GRILL 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com WILLOWES 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197 WOODY’S TAVERN 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-0545
WATERFRONT BACKWATER JACKS 18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com BEAR BOTTOM RESORT 38 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 5-36 Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 bearbottomresort.com BOATHOUSE LAKESIDE BAR & GRILL 3 MM of the Main Channel 107 Village Marina Rd./W-20 Eldon; 552-9496 BOBBER’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE AT ALHONNA RESORT 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com BULLDOG’S BEACH HOUSE 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.com CABANA JONES’ LAKESIDE BAR 4MM of the Gravois Arm 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5433 cabanajoneslakesidebar.com CAPTAIN RON’S BAR & GRILL 34.5 MM of the Main Channel 82 Aloha Ln. Sunrise Beach; 374-5852 captainronsatthelake.com CHESNIE’S CAFE 32 MM of the Main Channel 524 Recreation Row Camdenton; 873-9099 COCONUTS CARIBBEAN BEACH BAR & GRILL 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com
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TASTE OF THE LAKE DOCKNOCKERS 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 552-8039 www.docknockers.com
LAKE HOUSE 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com
DOG DAYS BAR & GRILL 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws
LAKESIDE CAFE AT OZARK YACHT CLUB 1 MM of the Main Channel 500 Yacht Club Landing Dr. Lake Ozark; 552-8401 ozarkyachtclub.com
FAT POLLY’S PUB AT THE LODGE AT PORT ARROWHEAD 16.5 MM of the Main Channel 3080 Bagell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-9988 FISH & COMPANY (THE) 31 MM of the Main Channel 268 Wego Fish Ln. Camdenton; 873-0022 thefishandcompany.com FRANKY AND LOUIE’S 10 MM of the Main Channel 1028 Deer Valley Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-5750 frankyandlouies.com H. TOAD’S BAR AND GRILL AT CAMDEN ON THE LAKE 7 MM of the Lake 2359 Bittersweet Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-5500 camdenonthelake.com HALFWAY INN 47 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 135-3 (1038 Cup Tree Rd.) Gravois Mills; 374-1919 halfway-inn.com JB’S BOATHOUSE GRILL AT MARGARITAVILLE RESORT 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks. com JOLLY ROGER’S GRUB & GROG/KRAKEN SHACK SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com
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LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL AT MARGARITAVILLE RESORT 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks. com LARRY’S ON THE LAKE 31 MM of the Main Channel 364 Galley Rd. Camdenton; 873-5227 larrysonthelake.com LAZY GATOR’S 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 lazygators.com MILLER’S LANDING 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com NAUTI CANTINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & LAKESIDE POOL 5.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 16319 P Road Gravois Mills; 372-6112 www.facebook.com/letsgetnauti NAUTIFISH RUM BAR 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 thenautifish.com PAPA CHUBBY’S FOOD & BOOZE 26 MM of the Main Channel 820 Serene Valley Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8000 papachubbys.com
DINING GUIDE PARADISE TROPICAL RESTAURANT & BAR 24 MM of the Main Channel 430 Tropical Trail Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-4777 paradisetropicalrestaurant.com RED FOX BAR & GRILL 50 MM of the Main Channel 1433 Red Fox Rd. Climax Springs; 345-4596 redfox50.com REDHEAD LAKESIDE GRILL 21MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 redheadyachtclub.com SHADY GATOR’S 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 shadygators.com SHARKBITE BAR & GRILL AT RUNAWAY II 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.com SHORTY PANTS LOUNGE 21 MM of the Main Channel 1680 Autumn Ln. Osage Beach; 302-1745 shortypantslounge.com SKIPPERS BAR AND GRILL 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903 T’S FISH TALES 6.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 27485 Cross Lane Barnett; 539-2176 TAP AND GRILL LAKE SIDE BREW HAUS 6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com
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GOLDEN ROCK WINERY 955 N. Business Rt. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9463 goldenrockwinery.com
ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com
OZARK DISTILLERY & BREWERY 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com
BREW BROTHERS COFFEE 404 East 4th St. Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net
SEVEN SPRINGS WINERY 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.com
CELEBRATION CRUISES 0 MM of the Main Channel 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com
SHAWNEE BLUFF VINEYARD 8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100 shawneebluffwinery.com SHAWNEE BLUFF WINERY 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9463 shawneebluffwinery.com
HARMY’S CHEESE STORE & MORE 6378 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1243 harmys.com LOTO LOUNGE 5180 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1404 RANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-0711 randysfrozencustard.com SIP COFFEE HOUSE 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 317-1900
CORAL REEF SEAFOOD 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net
SHADY GABLES TEA ROOM 300 E. Newton St. Versailles; 378-2740 shadygables.com
THE FUNKY BUFFALO 498 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 317-1900 funkybuffalobrewhouse.com
SQEZ JUICE & HEALTH 3869 Osage Beach Pkwy. N. Osage Beach; 552-8790 sqezjuicehealth.com
GREAT STONE COFFEE 1375 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9273 greatstonecoffee.com
YANKEE PEDDLERS TEA ROOM 1011 Main St. Osage Beach; 348-5045 yankeepeddlerstearoom.com
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Local Events
Things to do A list of what’s happening in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
Food & Dining
Attractions & Functions
Film, Theater & Dance
Arts
Sporting Events
Music
Events from July 3 to August 30 JULY 3
JULY 4
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
OUTDOOR CONCERT
Dusk, Lake of the Ozark Soccer Field. The City of Linn Creek will host the annual Independence Day fireworks display. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
7 p.m., Ozarks Amphitheater. REO Speedwagon will be in concert at Ozarks Amphitheater performing some of their biggest hits including “Keep On Loving You” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling.” Tickets are $35+ with VIP packages available. Other major performers coming this summer include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Three Dog Night, and many others. www.ozarksamphitheater.com
CITY CELEBRATION All day, city of Eldon. A Fourth of July Celebration is hosted by the City of Eldon each year. A 5K run/ walk begins at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Public Safety Building. From 12-4 p.m. the Eldon Aquatic Center will charge half price to swim. Food and craft vendors and live music will begin at 4 p.m. at the Air Park with fireworks at dusk. Eldon Parks & Recreation on Facebook
and motorcycles will be lined up along the mile-long Strip. Hot Summer Nights - Lake of the Ozarks on Facebook
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SWAP MEET
JULY 10 & AUGUST 10
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. See what vendors have to offer ding a Swap Meet. Admission is free and lunch is available for a donation. 573-346-7191, www.camdencountymuseum.org
CAR SHOW
JULY 12 & AUGUST 16
5-10 p.m., Bagnell Dam Strip. Hot Summer Nights, a free car show for spectators and participants will be held this summer. The theme in July is “Crusin’ Thru the Decades.” The theme in August is “CorvetteAmerica’s Sports Car.” Cars, trucks
JAZZ MUSIC 6:30-9 p.m., Ozark Yacht Club. The Ozark Jazz Society hosts monthly concerts. In July, Dave Bennett & the All Stars will be playing swing and rock n’ roll. In August,
The Shootout on the Strip Meet and Greet is always one of the more popular events during the week of the boat races. FILE PHOTO
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Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi, a world-renowned four-hand piano concert will be playing a variety of music from Ragtime to Broadway. Buffet is served from 5-6 p.m. and the concert is from 6:30-9 p.m. General admission is $17.50 or $15 for society members. Reservations required only for buffet dinner. 573-552-8401 ext. 4, www.lakeozarkjazz.com
JULY 17
STAGE PLAY 7 p.m., Camden County Museum. A Young People’s Theater Performance of “The Princess Who Had No Name” will be held. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a buffet dinner served at 5:30 p.m. and the play at 7 p.m. Cost is $15/person. 573-346-7191 ext. 8, www.camdencountymuseum.org
JULY 18
CAR CRUISE-IN 6-8:30 p.m., Camden County Museum. An Ice Cream Social and Classic Car Cruise-in will be held. www.camdencountymuseum.org/ events
PISTOL SHOOT 10 a.m., Camden County Sheriff’s Range. The 4th annual Pistol Shoot will be at the county range on State Road A. Entry is $35 and includes lunch. Raffle tickets to enter to win a Henry 22 Rifle, food, drinks and prizes will be held. The shoot is open to the public. Money goes to fund community projects such as the Shop with a Cop program. 4h annual Pistol Shoot on Facebook
STOCK ART
JULY 25
MURDER MYSTERY 6 p.m., Seven Springs Winery. Murder and mayhem will be happening at The Royal Ball during a performance of “A Medieval Murder.” Cost is $39 for the dinner and show. 573-317-0100, www.sevenspringswinery.com
JULY 18 & AUGUST 15
SWING DANCING 7-10:30 p.m., Ozark Yacht Club. The Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club hosts a dance each month. In July, the “Let Freedom Ring” Dance will be held, followed by the “Caribbean Cruise Dance” in August. Social hour with dance lessons begins at 7 p.m. Members and Sister Club Members are $7 per person and non-members and guests are $10 per person. A mix of music is played (swing, cha cha, country, nightclub twostep, waltz and others). www.LakeOzarksSwingDance.com
5K RUN/WALK 7-9 a.m., The Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks. It’s “Christmas in July” for the annual 5K with the race starting early to beat the heat. Day-of registration is from 6-6:45 a.m. Cost is $35. Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks on Facebook
AUGUST 4
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 6-10 p.m., Osage Beach City Park. The City of Osage Beach will participate in National Night Out, an event to heighten crime and drug
prevention awareness. Public safety personnel will be on hand with informational booths and entertainment all evening. 573-302-2010 ext. 1110
AUGUST 14 & 15
DINNER THEATER 6 p.m., Camden County Museum. An audience participation mystery performance of “The Mysterious Murder at Manchester Manor” will take the stage. Tickets are $20 and reservations are encouraged. 573-346-7191, www.camdencountymuseum.org
AUGUST 21-23
CROSSOVER FESTIVAL Daily, Ozarks Amphitheater. Some of the best artists in Christian music will be performing at the Crossover Christian Music Festival in Camdenton. Full line-up to be announced. www.ozarksamphitheater.com, www.crossovermusicfestival.com
AUGUST 22
RIVERS RUN 7 a.m., Bagnell Dam. The Tri-County YMCA will host the 26th annual Three Rivers Run. The 240-mile journey begins Below Bagnell Dam and ends at the St. Louis Arch. The $500 entry fee includes gas, oil, lunch and the after-party at the Ameristar Hotel & Casino. A silent auction will be held at Dog Days the evening before. 573-348-9230, www.lakeymca.org
AUGUST 29 & 30
LAKE SHOOTOUT The 32nd annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout will be held at the 34.5-mile marker by water and Captain Ron’s by land. The largest unsanctioned boat race in the U.S. is held over the weekend, while many other events are held in the weeks prior. The event raises funds for Lake area fire departments and various other local charities. www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.com LAKENEWSONLINE.COM
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Regional Events
DIVA DASH ST. LOUIS July 11 Wear some bling for this unique 5K and Lil’ Princess Girls Run held at the Upper Muny Lot in Forest Park. Participants will receive a T-shirt, custom bib, tiara and medal. The girl’s fun run begins at 9 a.m. for ages 8 and under (distance depends on age and ranges 50 to 200 yards). The 5K starts at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 for Lil’ Princess and $40 for the 5K. The Diva Dash is also held in other cities throughout the country, so check the website for more information. www.divadash5k.com
FESTIVAL OF BUTTERFLIES KANSAS CITY July 25-August 9 More than a thousand free-flying butterflies and moths fill the glasswalled conservatory of Powell Gardens. An outdoor trail features the migratory journey of the monarch butterfly. A magical experience that comes once a year. Open daily. Adult tickets are $12, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children age 4 and under. www.powellgardens.org ABOVE: Set on 915 acres of lush, rolling hills and windswept meadows, Powell Gardens—Kansas City’s botanical garden—offers breathtaking displays of intricate gardens, interesting architecture, a nature trail and a year-round calendar of special events, exhibits and classes for the entire family. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE KANSAS CITY CVB
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WINE WALK KANSAS CITY August 1 Sip, taste and explore the Power and Light District. Tickets are $35-$60. General admission ticket-holders can access the event at 3 p.m. with VIP ticket-holders getting in earlier at 2 p.m. There will be live music, wine tastings and small plates of food served from participating venues. www.eventbrite.com
THE RETURN OF THEATER ARROW ROCK August-December One of Missouri’s oldest professional regional theaters plans to begin its season a bit later this year. “Murder on the Orient Express” will be held August 7-16, followed by “Our Town” August 26-30, and many other shows scheduled throughout the year. Tickets are $17+. www.lyceumtheatre.org
VEGFEST ST. LOUIS August 29 You don’t have to be vegan to appreciate this food festival held in Forest Park. Music, entertainment, food vendors, merchandise and crafts will be available from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. A family-friendly event with motivational speakers and fun activities for kids. www.stlouisvegfest.org
Hot Summer Nights
PEOPLE IN PLACES JUNE 12 @ BAGNELL DAM STRIP
Hot Summer Nights kicked off for the summer in June. This free show is held each month in Lake Ozark.
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We carry beautiful affordable clothing, shoes, hats, jewelry, hand-painted signs, drink-wear, bags and more!
WE’RE LOCATED ON THE STRIP! Split Arrow Boutique is a fun place to get all your essentials to look and feel amazing!
1206 BAGNELL DAM BLVD. LAKE OZARK, MO 573-552-1515
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Summer Boat Shows
JUNE 13 @ DOG DAYS
With the cancellation of the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association’s spring boat show, marinas will be showcasing some of their newest products at Dog Days every weekend through August 23. The Summer Boat Shows will feature a different dealer each week.
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Fun Run
PEOPLE IN PLACES MAY 9 @ PERFORMANCE BOAT CENTER
The first official powerboat racing event of the year kicked off boating season at the Lake.
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Parting Shot
One of the many reasons we love the Lake — where else can you catch sunsets like these? Summer showcases the most beautiful array of colors.
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“Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” - KRISTEN BUTLER
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