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o put it mildly, it sure has been an interesting couple of weeks… Just like everyone else, we have had to adjust the way we do business and it hasn’t been easy. Rescheduling appointments, canceling photo shoots, writing stories and transitioning to working from home has had its share of hiccups. But, at the end of the day, we’ve met our deadlines, put out another great issue of Lake Lifestyles magazine and are planning the next edition. Life goes on! Behind the scenes at Lake Media it takes a lot of people to produce and distribute each of our publications — from a daily newspaper, weekly newspaper, online website, a host of magazines and social media platforms — keeping everyone informed and connected is our main goal. We’ve really had to work together the last cpatires@lakemediaonline.com couple of weeks to get it done. Our online platforms and digital publications have seen a spike in visitors — no surprise there since everyone is staying put. We were just starting the production of this issue of Lake Lifestyles magazine when COVID hit our community. We decided to proceed “business as usual.” We’ve made every effort to keep our content up-to-date as of press time, but we encourage you to call ahead to confirm events and make sure businesses have reopened. Things are changing daily and we are all looking forward to getting back to regular business hours. Until then, that means you may have to put off that day trip with the kids or wait to dine-in at one of the restaurants we featured. At the very least, we hope to have inspired you for future adventures. One of the other things we’ve had to reschedule is our annual Best of the Lake survey. Normally it would have appeared in this issue, as it has for the past 10 years. We decided to postpone it until the September/October issue to give everyone time to take advantage of the summer season and return to normal (whatever that means!). The nominating process for the survey has been completed and final voting is scheduled to resume May 21st. So check www.lakenewsonline.com/lake-lifestyles-magazine or stay connected with us on Facebook for updates and a link to the survey. On my end, I’ve been doing what I can to help out our small local businesses. Ordering takeout, buying gift cards for services to be used at a later date, and even booking private workout sessions with a trainer on Zoom. Lots of my favorite boutiques around the Lake have been doing virtual shopping events through Facebook live. It’s been fun to do some shopping at home on the couch. The good news is gas prices are down (both on and off the water) so I’m looking forward to a few road trips within driving distance and taking the boat out more often in the days ahead. We all have a lot of making up to do! Enjoy the summer!

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Karen and her husband, Steve, love to travel. She has visited many countries since their first adventure when 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. Karen owns Karen’s Secretarial Service with her husband of more than 40 years. They live in Sunrise Beach, and have 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 where she often writes about her many experiences in foreign countries. In this issue Karen writes about fun things to do this summer with your kids or grandchildren.

Al and Connye 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. See their work featured within the dining section, artist & entertainment profiles, and in other parts of the magazine.

Alan 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. You can see his work often featured on the cover, in fashion and in other features.

Cara is an interior stylist and loves working with homeowners and retailers in the Kansas City market where she also holds regular televised decorating segments for KCTV5 - but waterfront design and decorating has been a dream since childhood. She owns a second home at the Lake and often leads live decorating workshops and shares tips, tricks and inspiration online for decorating with confidence. She has a public speaking degree from Mizzou. For more decorating inspiration, follow Cara Massie Design on Facebook and Instagram or go to www. caramassiedesign.com. See her tips for creating a patriotic design to your home this summer in the home section.

Paul Leahy Paul has been a golf professional at Margaritaville Lake Resort since 1989 and the Director of Golf since 2001. He manages the 27-hole golf operation at Margaritaville Lake Resort and has been active in the community via the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau and various charities. Paul has been a contributor in the golf section of Lake Lifestyles Magazine since 2007. He is president of the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council, Co-Director of the Lake of the Ozarks Junior Golf Association and on the board of the Gateway PGA of America. Originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa, Paul has a bachelor’s in marketing from Ferris State University and has been a Class A Member of the PGA of America since 1991. In this issue, Paul writes about the latest in technology for golfers, and answers your questions. 6

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DOCKED OUT Upgrades to consider to your boat dock this summer. STORY BY DAN FIELD + PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ROUGH WATER DOCKS

orm vs. function. It’s an oft-heard principle that means the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose. And when it comes to docks at the Lake of the Ozarks, function is the primary focus because of the challenges dock builders have in

pitting their structures against the tidal waves created by some boats – and boaters. Yet, as most recreational boaters have seen, there are some really cool docks scattered around the Lake where form is as important as function. People have a nice home at the Lake, and they want a nice dock where they can spend most of their time.

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Consider these amenities: • A storage shed – not just a simple dock locker — for water toys, tools, a mini-fridge, stereo receiver and more. • An elevated sunbathing platform that doubles as an extra lounge area. • One or more sets of versatile swim steps to accommodate the kids, grandkids, mom and pop and even grandma and

grandpa. • A tiki hut with colorful lights, and a fridge exploding with favorite beverages and a snack or two. • A full-service bar stocked with your preferred alcoholic beverages and those of your family and friends. • An entertainment center for watching the game on the big screen with sound

power to share with neighbors across the cove. • A full-service outdoor kitchen with stainless steel appliances, double sinks – all with a view of the Lake or – once again – at least one flat-screen television. • An open-air slide or a tunnel-slide that delights both young and old. • A dive platform so the more fancifully

talented and adventurous types can sharpen their skills or just plain jump from as high as 14 feet above the water. • Oversized misting fans for those extra hot summer days. Honestly, dock builders at the Lake have become creative when it comes to building docks – at the same time making sure the docks can handle rough water

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real estate agents. Only Florida and California brokers have to be licensed, and only California requires an exam. Elsewhere, anyone can call him-or herself a broker. One way to increase your chances of finding a good broker is to look for a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB). These brokers are members of the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), have taken a comprehensive exam, have pledged to abide by a code of ethics, and will work with the BoatUS Dispute Resolution Program.

■ The end of a warranty is the end — unless it’s not. Boat and engine warranties typically expire after a calendar period or a specific number of hours of use. But if your engine has a problem a week after your warranty expires, there’s a decent chance the manufacturer may still help as a goodwill gesture. If you ask and are turned down, contact us and we’ll see if we can get them to budge. But don’t expect help months after expiration. ■ You can’t avoid depreciation, even on an older new boat. You may be able to save

a bundle buying a new boat that’s one or two model years old, but it will depreciate to its model year value and have the same value as a used one- or two-year-old boat. ■ Manufacturers can’t force you to use their dealers for routine service on your new boat. They also can’t force you to use their brands of lubricants or parts. But if you use an independent shop or do your own work, keep careful notes about what you did, and keep all receipts. Don’t scrimp on the quality of the lube or parts, and closely follow any manufacturer recommendations outlined in the manual. For warranty repair work, you do have to visit an authorized dealer. ■ How many horsepower? Engine horsepower is allowed to vary by as much as 10% either way. Disappointed or thrilled with your engine’s performance? Your 200-hp outboard could be making 180 or 220 hp. ■ A hull warranty is just that — it covers only the hull. A hull warranty is usually defined as the fiberglass shell, including transom, stringers, and related structural reinforcements, which are below the hull-to-deck joint. That means the deck is typically not part of the warranty. Also, hull

warranties often include limited coverage for blisters and none for gelcoat crazing. ■ Some warranties can be transferred. But not all of them. And even if they can be, there may be a cost or some hoops to jump through. If you buy a boat with a transferable warranty, call the company to find out how to transfer the warranty and call back a few weeks later to verify that it was actually done. You don’t want to find out later there was a snag and you have no coverage. ■ Rust doesn’t sleep — and isn’t covered. Damage caused by corrosion is almost never covered under warranty — or by insurance. ■ You may be left in the cold if a manufacturer goes bankrupt. When a new company buys a bankrupt manufacturer, it usually doesn’t buy the liabilities, such as outstanding warranties. Often, the new company won’t honor the product’s warranty, but the better ones will try to maintain customer goodwill. ■ Easy to insure? If you’re buying a boat, don’t believe blanket statements that a particular boat is “easy to insure.” Each case is different and based on its own merits. Insurance policy decisions include information

about the boat as well as the owner. Call your insurance company to get a quote if you’re not sure. ■ A marine survey isn’t valid forever. A marine survey is a snapshot in time. An older survey — even only a couple of months old — may not be up to date enough because of something that could have happened to the boat in the meantime. Don’t rely on a seller’s old survey he got when he bought the boat; get your own. ■ When buying a boat, let the seller make repairs. Rather than have a seller discount a boat because of needed repairs, have them fix it using a reputable repair service. It’s almost always more expensive than you — or they — think. ■ Not all upgrades will increase the market value of the vessel. In many cases, what a boat owner thinks is an upgrade that will increase value is normal maintenance. For example, if a boat owner rewires his boat, that’s not necessarily an upgrade that will increase value; it is maintenance that will keep the boat current with standards and safety concerns. — Article provided by BoatUS

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TECHNOLOGY for every golfer BY PAUL LEAHY

Technology in the golf industry has always been a step ahead. And, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all around us. Manufacturers are now using titanium and composite materials to design club heads, and artificial intelligence to make clubs, while golfers can use launch monitors and simulators to improve their game. Smart phones record your swing but for the longest time launch monitors and simulators were cost prohibitive for most individuals. That is all changing. Now these items are available for everyday golfers for as little as $199. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take a look at a few options that you can own yourself and take your game to the next level.

SkyTrak Launch Monitor: This unit can be used both indoors and outdoors, allowing you to measure 11 different data points. It can also be used as a simulator with your friends to play famous golf courses or challenge them to long drive contests. It measures total distance, club head speed, launch angle, ball speed, back spin and much more. It is easy to use for even the most technology challenged and comes at a price tag and accuracy that used to be only available in units costing $10,000 or more. More information can be found at www.skytrakgolf.com. Lists for $1,695. FlightScope Mevo and Mevo+: FlightScope offers two affordable options. The original Mevo launch monitor calculates carry distance, ball speed, club head speed, smash factor, launch angle and backspin. It can be used indoors and outdoors but this unit does not simulate the ball flight. All information is available through your smart phone via the FlightScope App, and at the price of $499 this easily-portable device will slip neatly into your golf bag for immediate feedback. The Mevo+ went a step farther with technology and can be used to measure 16 data parameters and comes pre-downloaded with five courses, 17 driving ranges and one game to play indoors with your friends in simulator mode. Extremely portable, this unit can measure all of the statistics of the Mevo, with the addition of horizontal and vertical launch angles, total distance, apex height, spin rates and shot shape. It can go with you to the course easily and costs $1,999. Information on both units can be found at www.flightscope.com.

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Swing Caddie SC200: This economical launch monitor starts at $349 and can be used indoors and outdoors. Measuring carry distance, swing speed, ball speed, and smash factor, this unit is extremely portable providing immediate feedback. More information can be found at www.voicecaddie.com. Rapsodo: This mobile launch monitor has similar measuring capabilities of the other products mentioned. It measures distance, smash factor, launch angle, club head speed and launch direction. What sets it apart from the competition is the video playback feature with shot tracer. Your smart phone acts as the launch monitor and a video is taken of each swing for analysis. Easy to set up and use. Your smart phone sits in the cradle provided and responds automatically to your swing to record your video and statistics. More information can be found at www.rapsodo.com. It costs $499.

Ernest Sports ES12: Starting at $199, this unit is the most economical on the market that will provide ball speed and distance data both indoors and outdoors. It’s a great monitor for every golfer who wants up-to-the-minute information without a lot of cost. Additional information can be found at www.ernestsports. com.

Exputt: This putting simulator debuted at the 2020 PGA Merchandise show and was an instant hit with golf coaches and the public. This product is very compact featuring a high speed camera and 40 inch putting mat. Simply connect the Exputt camera to your television and you are ready to go. Three different modes are featured: the practice, challenge and Play 9 modes allow you to play against other players or practice yourself. The system accurately analyzes ball speed and direction, open or closed club face angles, putter direction and path at impact. It’s fun to play and is a great tool to work on your game indoors anytime. It takes up very little space and for $399 it is probably the most reasonably-priced putting simulator I have ever seen. If you want to see one in action, the Oaks Golf Course at Margaritaville Lake Resort has one installed in the golf shop. For more information, go to www.EXputt.co. If you’re serious about your game or you’re just a tech geek, these items are perfect for you. Portable and easy to use, any of these devices will give you great feedback and hours of entertainment. Whether you want all the bells and whistles of the most expensive unit or go economical, these devices will help you analyze your game. Do some research to find out which is best for you and go out and enjoy this great game!

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Expert What is the best way to increase my swing speed without spending hours at the gym? Jim K., Lake Ozark There isn’t a simple answer as club head speed is dictated by several factors including physical strength, flexibility, proper mechanics and other factors. I have found a product and system that has shown some good results. I started using this over the winter and picked up two to three miles per hour on average of club head speed after six weeks. On average one mile per hour of swing speed equals in increase of 3.16 yards, so in this example, if I average three miles per hour faster than I previously swung, I would hit the ball 9+ yards farther. This is allowing me to hit a shorter shot into the green, and in theory, will get the ball closer to the pin. The system is called SuperSpeed Golf — 30 minutes three times a week for six weeks is how you get started. The SuperSpeed training set comes with three weighted clubs, each heavier than the first. I found the exercises and training to be quick and easy and I have seen definite results. Check out all the details and watch the instructional videos at www.superspeedgolf.com.

What are the biggest changes to the golf handicap system under the new World Handicap System?

What is golf etiquette?

Joe P., Eldon

The words “golf etiquette” get thrown out there a lot. Etiquette is an essential part of the game and most newcomers learn as they go from more experienced players. Etiquette can be broken into several components from safety, maintaining a good place of play, and being kind to the course. Items to be concerned include watch where you are swinging, yelling FORE if you hit a ball in another person’s direction and no throwing clubs. Play when it is your turn, always leave the putting green immediately after finishing, and keep up with the group in front of you. Observe the cart rules for the day, fix your ball marks and divots, and never walk in another player’s line of putt on the putting green. There are many others so just be observant of more experienced players and try to emulate how they act and manage their way around the course, and have some fun!

Some of the major changes to the new World Handicapping System are the increase of the maximum handicap index to 54.0 making it more inclusive for all skill levels. The maximum score for handicap purposes is now a net double bogey. Net double bogey is calculated by adding gross double bogey on the hole plus any handicap strokes you receive on that hole. For example, a player with a course handicap of 10 playing a par four hole with a stroke index of five, their net double bogey score is seven (double bogey + one handicap stroke based on their handicap). To gain a better understanding and to read about the other changes of the new World Handicapping System go to www. usga.org/whs.

Mark C., Bolivar

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HOLE-IN-ONE Congratulations goes to Keith Faulkner who made an ace on hole number 2 at Lake Valley Country Club in Camdenton. He made it 135 yards with an 8 iron. This makes the third hole in one made at Lake Valley Country Club this year.

HK’S GOLF TOURNAMENT CANCELLED; LAKE REGIONAL COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND ESTABLISHED Staying true to supporting Lake Regional Health System, especially during this pandemic, Peter Brown, chairman of HK’s Hospital Benefit Golf Tournament, announced the annual fundraiser’s cancellation for this year. Peter continued, stating that Susan Brown (Peter’s wife and daughter of Harold Koplar, founder of the The Lodge of the Four Seasons and the golf tournament namesake), and he met via conference call with Dane Henry, FACHE, chief executive officer of LRHS, and discussed the HK’s Golf Tournament’s future. “The committee concluded that under the circumstances and the vital role the staff of LRHS has played in the past organizing the event, we must cancel this year’s event to allow their full attention to managing the crisis,” Peter Brown confirmed in a recent committee email. “We know all of you, as members of the HK’s committee, recognize and share with us the importance that the great team of medical professionals are currently playing and continue to play as we all face the pandemic.” “Our hospital is very important to our community,” Susan Brown said. “It is because of LRHS we can live well, enjoy the Lake of the Ozarks and share it with others. Naturally, we are somewhat disappointed not holding the traditional fundraiser but must support health and our hospital.” Next year, the committee is planning that HK’s will return providing support, comradery, and be better than ever. The Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs Ambassadors will continue to be on hand providing their support as well. “We are deeply moved by the outpouring of support,” said Henry in a recent press release. “Part of what makes our community so special is the way we care for each other during difficult times. This has been displayed over and over again recently.” “This public health crisis underscores the importance of having a top-quality health care provider in your community,” said Peter Brown. “We are honored to support LRHS as they work to ensure our community can safely respond to this public health crisis.” To help meet these needs LRHS announced a special fund that has been created to support Lake Regional’s work in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The Lake Regional COVID-19 Response Fund will be used to address the areas of greatest need: support for critical care staff treating this respiratory illness, such as personal protective equipment and ventilators, and upgrades to the intensive care unit. This help from our community will enable care providers at Lake Regional to sustain their resilience while continuing to provide safe, high-quality care to our patients and community. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, needs may increase or change. The Lake Regional Response Fund is designed to provide assistance as needs continue to be identified. Gifts can be made online at lakeregional.com/donatenow by typing “COVID-19” in the comment section or by check or credit card by calling Terri Hall, director of Fund Development, at 573-348-8153.

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ow that summer is here it’s important to take some time away from your hectic schedule and focus on what matters most — family. You deserve quality time with your loved ones away from all the responsibilities of everyday life. By now the kids are probably asking “what are we going to do all summer?” Grandchildren are coming for a visit — what’s on the agenda? What about a fun and educational field trip or two? You have been to Silver Dollar City and

Branson, but have you ever visited the St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium? Just think how your kid’s eyes will light up to see where our very own St. Louis Cardinals play. When they see a game on TV, they can say, “Grandpa took me there!” Just think of all the wonderful adventures you can share with your children or grandchildren. Believe me, you will run out of time before you run out of things to do. If you plan carefully, many are free. Take a vacation, have a memorable time, and maybe even start a family tradition.

St. Louis A FOODIES PARADISE One of the oldest farmers’ markets in the U.S. — the Soulard Farmers Market has been a St. Louis tradition for more than 200 years. Located right in the heart of St. Louis at 730 Carroll Street, the market has more than 140 vendors in an open-air market. Open Wednesday-Saturday yearround. Produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet foods, flowers, baked goods and general merchandise is spread out throughout the market. The parking is free and it is located less than a mile from Busch Stadium.

The Soulard Farmers Market in St. Louis is one of the largest and oldest farmers markets west of the Mississippi. PHOTO BY GORDON RADFORD

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Kids will enjoy a hands-on learning experience at the Magic House in St. Louis. There are 55,000-square-feet of exhibits with more than 600,000 visitors annually. PHOTO PROVIDED

Every third Friday is free family night. There are lots of “you can touch” activities. It’s a great time for both girls and boys featuring hundreds of interactive exhibits designed to pique curiosity and intrigue the most imaginative mind. Traveler reviews state even hardto-please teens find a great deal of enjoyment during their visit. The “Splash and Bubbles,” “Sandcastle” and “Hot Wheels” exhibits are a few of the special programs this summer. The Magic House is located at 516 Kirkwood Road in St. Louis. Admission is $12 for ages one and above.

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles The National Museum of Transportation is a world-class collection of rail, auto, aircraft, bus and other forms of transportation. More than 190 major exhibits are a part of the museum, including a mid-1800s Boston & Providence Railroad Passenger Coach built in 1833. Explore your options as the fares offered give you a variety of rides and a fun creation station for children. Most children will want to ride the miniature train or hop on the streetcar.  Located at 2933 Barrett Station Road, open daily. Admission is $12 (ages 13-64), $5 for kids (ages 3-12) with additional fees for train rides, the creation station and other special exhibits. A Father’s Day Car Show will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with free museum admission.

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Tour the museum, ride the miniature train and visit the creation station for a days worth of activities at The National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis. PHOTO PROVIDED

VIEWS FOR MILES If you haven’t been to The Gateway Arch, located at 11 N. Fourth Street, it is a must. You can view 30 miles in all directions. To take the train to the top for adults is $12 to $33 and children $8 to $25. Those fares include the St. Louis Riverfront Cruise. There are a variety of tours, rides and attractions to choose from so it all depends on your level of interest, time, and age of your group. There is a free museum at the bottom to trace the story of the Arch and the St. Louis region, and how it became the Gateway to the West.

EVERYTHING IN ONE LOCATION Forest Park is the home of the 1904 World’s Fair, located in the heart of St. Louis and covers, 1,371 acres. It is larger than New York’s Central Park. You will find the St. Louis Zoo, the Art Museum, the History Museum, Science Center, and the Muny (America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theater). Just think, so close to home for such an awesome adventure. Go online to see a full schedule of exhibitions and entertainment that would take you all summer to see. The history of Forest Park is a study in itself. Best of all the zoo and the art museum is free.

OTHER THINGS TO DO - If you really want a thrilling experience, you could always go to Six Flags. It will take all day to enjoy the park. Make sure to check out the newest thrill, the dual spinning catapult. - The Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation’s oldest

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botanical garden and a National Historic Landmark. A 79-acre oasis in the city. - Busch Stadium tours take you to the broadcast booth, into the dugout, and into the Champions Club. - Citygarden spans two blocks of downtown with dozens of works of modern and contemporary sculpture in a beautifully-landscaped space.

Kansas City A BILLION-DOLLAR BRAND This iconic Kansas City company has humble beginnings. The Hallmark Visitors Center has interactive displays and exhibits that showcase the 100+ year history. Located in the Crown Center complex at 2500 Grand, it is open Monday-Saturday. Guided tours are available by RSVP. While you are there, visit Crown Center to see other family-friendly attractions. There’s always a fun play to see at the Coterie Theatre. Upcoming shows include “Pete the Cat” and “The Little Mermaid.” Dining, shopping, LEGOLAND, the SEA LIFE Aquarium and other activities for kids make it an easy place to spend the day, or even the night. The Hallmark Visitors Center. PHOTO PROVIDED

THE BEST DEAL AROUND Save your money for a nice dinner or to do some shopping and try these free activities. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art maintains collections of over 40,000 works of art. African Art, American Art, Art of the Ancient World, Indian Art, East Asian Art, Contemporary Art, Modern Art, European Painting and Sculpture, South and Southeast Asian Art and many other works spanning the world are on display. Check online for a list of free “spotlight tours” when a museum staffer discusses a certain topic. Located at 4525 Oak Street. Closed Tuesday. The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, located on 4420 Warwick Boulevard, is close to Nelson-Atkins. You actually have an opportunity to participate with your own work of art. They offer a movie for friends and family. Every Saturday the Kemper Museum has a guide to lead you on an informal tour for free. No reservations are required. Check the gallery’s schedule for what is being featured.

With free admission, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has a collection of art from across the world. PHOTO PROVIDED

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MONEY IN THE MAKING You can try to lift a gold bar, make your own money and see where it is all kept at The Money Museum. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is a billion-dollar experience. Visitors can watch millions of dollars in currency being processed, see a 450piece collection of coins, and will leave with a special gift. Located at 1 Memorial Drive in Kansas City. Open Monday-Friday 9:30-4 p.m. but closed on bank holidays.

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the metro area. Take a look around and you’ll see them everywhere. - Ever customize your own mini donut? Donutology lets you pick your mini donut, icings, toppings and drizzles for a unique flavor combination that’s all your own. View while you’re munching on your donut masterpiece: Donutology’s donut that was sent into space! Located in the West Plaza area. - The world’s largest fine-scale miniature collection is found at the National Museum of Toys & Miniatures. There are more than 72,000 objects in 33,000-square-feet of space.

Once you come out the door of the Reserve, you’ll bump right into the National World War 1 Museum and Memorial. Ranked as one of the top museums in the U.S. it has the largest collection of WWI artifacts in the world. Firsthand accounts from the battlefield, an immersion gallery with large-scale objects, and more than 330,000 items from the Great War are on display. General admission is $18 for adults, $10 for youth and free for kids under 6. Located at 2 Memorial Drive, open daily Memorial Day-Labor Day.

OTHER THINGS TO DO - The City Market on the River Market sees more than 1.3 million visitors a year. The farmers market sits among many unique shops and restaurants. - Nicknamed the City of Fountains, there are more than 200 in The National WWI Museum and Memorial is full of exhibits, educational programs, and is the number one attraction in Kansas City. There are officially 200 registered fountains in the Kansas City area, including The Children’s Fountain. PHOTOS PROVIDED

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Ever y summer ushers in new p lac e s to kic k off the se ason here at the L ake. B usine sse s rush to meet the M e mo r ial Day de adline for op ening their d o o r s to c ap ture the c rowds that floc k to the L ake for fun in the sun. Now, mo r e than ever, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imp or t ant to supp o r t loc al busine sse s and there i s no sho r tage of food and fun. So when th e time i s r ight , c hec k out the se new add itio ns to the c ulinar y landsc ap e.

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FOOD & FUN MALTED MONKEY T HE B U Z Z People have been saying it for years — there needs to be something more for families to do on the Bagnell Dam Strip. Tucker’s Shuckers owner George Tucker decided to do just that, leveling out a lot right next to the two-story restaurant and building an outdoor ropes course. Spanning 60 feet high, the up-in-the-air adventure has 45 different challenges on three levels. Thrill-seekers are harnessed in and can test their athletic skills while moving feely among the course. Plans were to be open by Memorial Weekend but now the target date is July 1.

T HE V IBE Expect a fun, laid-back, wile-away-a-couple-of-hours type of place. If you are not adventurous enough to free fall to the ground, you can sit on solid ground to watch all the action. The course will be open to anyone over 40 inches tall.

T HE FOOD Under the ropes course will be a small restaurant serving burgers, hot dogs, corned dogs and other “carnival” food. A milkshake bar will have concoctions of various flavors and mix-ins. Plans are to accommodate even the pickiest of eaters by offering dairy-free shakes and vegan burgers.

T HE LOCAT ION : 13 3 9 BAGN EL L DAM. BLVD., L AKE OZARK

CRAFT BURGERS ON THE WATER LAKE BURGER T HE B U Z Z When a new restaurant opens up on the water, you can expect it to draw in boaters wanting to check it out, and needing to refuel before heading back out to catch those rays. Located down the Gravois Arm of the Lake, this restaurant is brand new featuring craft burgers and milkshakes. Owner Tim Vogel knows a thing or two about operating a waterfront bar. Just a stone’s throw away from Lake Burger are his other waterfront businesses, Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill, and Tap & Grill.

TH E FOOD The specialty — what else? Certified Angus Beef craft burgers which can be washed down with a loaded milkshake. Gourmet burgers with toppings piled high, signature sauces, and sides that can’t be beat. Expected to open in May, seven days a week.

T HE V I BE A family-friendly restaurant offering live bands on the weekends, cornhole tournaments on Sundays, and karaoke every Tuesday & Thursday from 6-10 p.m. (with half priced beers). You can dine inside or outside, lounge around the patio or enjoy the fire pits on those cool summer nights.

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TH E FOOD

Just wait until you see what this restaurant has to offer. Think all of your breakfast favorites, served with a twist. Owner Hector Macias has worked in a number of kitchens in the Lake area but when he decided to open up his own restaurant, he knew he wanted to focus solely on serving breakfast and lunch.

This isn’t just your typical brunch. Sure, you can order the classics, but what stands out on the menu are the special touches and unique flavors mixed in. Like the creamy bean sauce poured on top of an omelette, or Mr. Ornelas Burger with tomato, garlic and cilantro mixed into the meat. One of the more popular items is sure to be the Coco’s Benedict — poached eggs on a Mexican sope (gluten free) and a bed of chorizo covered in a chipotle Hollandaise sauce. Try the Bubbling Margarita, a 27 oz. margarita with a Korbel champagne floater.

THE VIBE The small menu and small kitchen allow cooks to put their attention into the details for every single order. Homemade, quality ingredients go into each dish. Formerly Bahama Bistro at the Landing on Main Street, the restaurant has been renovated and is expected to open in May Tuesday-Sunday from 6 a.m.-3 p.m.

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TOP-NOTCH CUSTOMER SERVICE TH E VIBE The non-smoking restaurant has a bar upstairs, and a full bar/dancing area downstairs. The bar downstairs opens at 11 a.m. seven days a week. It is the place to go to hang out and watch the game or enjoy the nightlife. Free line dancing is held on Thursday nights from 7-8 p.m. A live band takes the stage at 8:15 p.m. Plans are to bring in one or two-man bands upstairs to play during Happy Hour and dinner from 5-8 p.m. Larger bands such as Machine Gun Symphony and the i-Berrys will play on the outdoor stage which will be set up (weather permitting) to accommodate large crowds.

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Breakfast is made up of standard favorites but includes a few special items like $10 skillets. For lunch there’s appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and a kids’ menu. Dinner includes a variety of steaks, salmon, Italian pasta and broasted chicken (which can be boxed up for a to-go order). Pizzas are served after 5 p.m.

T H E BU Z Z Owner Penny Huston wanted to establish a neighborhood bar where locals and tourists return because of the professional staff and comfortable feeling you get when you walk through the door. By her side is business manager Kelly Lyons. They’ve been through this before with other business ventures (including the former J Wayne’s on the Bagnell Dam Strip) and through thick and thin they’ve stayed together — just like Thelma and Louise.

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MAKING A COMEBACK CAMP BAGNELL T H E BU Z Z The village that gave Bagnell Dam its name was once a thriving town. Located on the banks of the Osage River, Bagnell was once known as the “Railroad Tie Capital of the World.” Thousands of people lived there when the dam was being built but it’s had a stroke of bad luck over the years with floods and fires nearly destroying the town.

THE VIBE The campground and restaurant have been fixtures of the Lake landscape, even though it’s changed hands a few times over the years. The restaurant also burned down in 2011 but was back up and running thanks to return customers and the 26

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community’s support. Realtor Peggy Albers purchased the restaurant last year stating there are not too many chances to own a piece of history. During the summer you might be able to catch a live local or regional band playing on the stage outside. After completing renovations, they expect to open early in June serving lunch and dinner every day.

TH E FOOD Chef Sean Deitrick will head up the kitchen creating a new concept with his own ideas but also keeping some of the dishes that made Camp Bagnell famous. It will be a different experience than Deitrick’s other restaurant, Bend Grill & Bar, which is more upscale-casual but he says to expect an upgrade to the food. You’ll still be able to find a few favorites like catfish on the menu.

TH E LOCATION: 401 O L D BAGNEL L ROAD, EL DON

A FAMILY LEGACY TONKA HILLS T H E BU Z Z When Tonka Hills closed down in 2018 you could almost feel the disappointment with the locals. It had been in business for more than 40 years. Luckily it didn’t sit vacant for too long before Travis Cash decided to reopen the restaurant and bring back this popular gathering spot. One of the promises he made was to keep what Tonka Hills was known for alive — homestyle comfort food at an affordable price.

THE VIBE Cash remembers dining at Tonka Hills as a child, so keeping the atmosphere of family dining was just as important as the food. The décor is the same, much of the menu hasn’t changed but you will find some differences like beer and wine for happy hour and a change to the recipes. Open Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

T H E FO O D It’s all about the comfort food, and there’s plenty of it. The expansive menu has breakfast, lunch and dinner items. The most popular dishes hands down are the chicken fried chicken and country fried steak dinners. They are as fresh and homemade as it gets. Saturday’s breakfast buffet and Sunday’s brunch bar are extremely popular. As is the fried chicken special offered every Wednesday & Sunday.

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What really sold the Bohrns on the home was the layout and aesthetics of the outside of the house and surrounding property. Tricia loves the farmhouse look, cedar shutters and columns that invite visitors to sit down on the porch and stay awhile.

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hen Troy and Tricia Bohrn were house hunting down Horseshoe Bend, they came across a new development that caught their eye. Having lived in the Lake area most of their life, the couple was in the market for something close to everything, off the water and in a quiet community. They found what they were looking for in Ridge Crest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a development tucked away with lots of green space but within just a few minutes of the Bagnell Dam Strip.

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The Bohrns had been watching the neighborhood develop from the beginning. While on a walk-through of the first completed home within the development, the house across the street still under construction stood out. It had lots of curb appeal. And, with it being partially finished, there was still time to pick out some of their own finishes and details. Troy was a custodian at School of the Ozark for more than 25 years. He retired five years ago and currently operates a cleaning business, Bohrn to Clean. Tricia is an optician and optical manager at Family Eye Care. With kids and parents located all over the Lake area, they plan to stick around. It was important to find a home that met their needs as they approach retirement. They enjoy spending time with their grandchildren so having access to the community pools within Four Seasons was an added bonus.

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Granite countertops, the backsplash, lighting and fixtures were a few of the details the Bohrns were able to customize. A pantry within the kitchen has been designed with convenience and eye-appeal in mind.

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Upon entry into the home, two bedrooms with a jack-and-jill bathroom are located to the left, while the main living area, master bed and bath, and laundry room are to the right. Tricia said she worked with Duganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paint and Flooring to select bathroom tile and loved their idea to incorporate tile up the wall in one of the half bathrooms.

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Located downstairs is a family room, full bathroom, bedroom and a large unfinished room that they plan to make into storage and a recreation room. Having moved into the home last fall, the Bohrns are still getting settled in and are looking for just the right type of dĂŠcor.

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Osment has been in the construction business since 1987. A Lake native, his father, Dave, started Woodland Scenics in Linn Creek, which remains a thriving business. Having developed commercial and residential properties all over the area, Osment says his goal with Ridge Crest is to cater to those 55 and older who are looking for off-thewater property in a nice community with amenities and

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Red, White & Blue A Summer Decorating Classic

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CARA MASSIE

ike cook-outs, firecrackers and lazy days on the Lake, nothing says summer quite like the classic combination of red, white and blue décor. From Memorial Day through Labor Day it’s easy to infuse your home with a patriotic-inspired palette. Here are a few ways to deck out your spaces with Americana flavor this season.

Decorating Indoors  Mixing and matching is easy when you stick with classic blues, cherry red and crisp white. When decorating for the summer months give yourself permission to have fun! Don’t hesitate to layer in stripes, polka dots and plaid.  Adding a simple summer hydrangea centerpiece to a blue and white chinoiserie ginger jar is a great way to bring some sophistication to your summer décor.  For an extra festive flair during the summer, decorate with paper fans indoors using grosgrain ribbon and sticky putty to avoid putting holes in the wall. You can pick up these inexpensive paper fans at any party supply store. Simply tape them together, string them with ribbon and add around a mirror for an extra pattern punch! Sticking with white walls throughout the open concept home provides a blank slate for pattern play.

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 Al fresco dining is a breeze with a rattan side cart holding nautical inspired caddies full of gingham linens and silverware. The cart is on casters which makes it easy to push outdoors for dining on the deck. The blue and white pindot barstools are perfect for indoor or outdoor use and serve as extra seating at the kitchen island when the house is full of weekend guests.  To take up space on expansive two story great room walls consider adding a large American flag. This patriotic artwork was created by stretching a 6’ x 9’ flag over a wooden frame. It’s lightweight, packs a visual punch and is the perfect addition for a summer home. Working with white walls and neutral furniture allows the flag to take center stage in the great room. Decks, Docks & Patios  It’s easy to transition red, white and blue to your outdoor spaces with pillows, cushions and rugs. To extend the life of your outdoor décor, choose outdoor fabrics that contain polypropylene, a performance fabric created to withstand moisture, outdoor elements and fading. Coating all

flower baskets lining the deck railing.  Navy cushions on chaise lounge chairs pair with red and white striped outdoor pillows to deck out the dock.  For summer holiday weekends take your decorating to the next level by lining walkways with flags and hanging bunting from the railings. These classic American decorations look beautiful from the water and are perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day celebrations.

outdoor fabrics with Rustoleum Neverwet annually will add another layer of waterproofing to outdoor cushions and pillows.  Summertime is made for outdoor entertaining and simple decorating. Set your table in patriotic style this summer with a red, white and blue runner. Jute trimmed glass jars holding flags serve as easy centerpieces. Solar powered lanterns allow you to linger over dinner past sunset, and tabletop citronella candles keep the bugs at bay. Red geraniums and white annuals spill out of

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here’s no question that age changes our lives. Sometimes in ways we’d prefer to avoid, like stiffening joints. But age can bring positive changes, too. Many older people say they have less stress and more time for family, interests and hobbies than they used to. In fact, the majority of older people report they are satisfied with their lives, according to a study done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “To a great extent, what older age will be like for you depends on how you live now and how you cope with the changes that come your way,” says Dale Lockhert, M.D., an internist at

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Lake Regional Clinic – Lake Ozark. “You may not be able to turn back time, but you can move in a direction that may make getting older easier and more pleasant.” Here are a few pointers: Decide to have an active mind and body. Remember the adage: Use it or lose it. A fun and simple way to keep active is yoga. It increases muscle strength, decrease stress, improves your respiration and gives you more energy. Another good way to keep active is to set a goal to go for a walk at least 30 minutes each day. Walking each day increases your heart

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and lung fitness, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, and can ease your joint paint. Learn about healthy aging while testing your knowledge at lakeregional.com/ agingandexercisequiz. Opt to be involved. Isolation can contribute to depression and other health problems. So keep connected to family and friends. Social connections can help ensure that you have physical and emotional support for what comes your way. Volunteering is a great way to get involved and stay social while helping your community. You can be active in a variety of ways such as walking dogs at animal shelters, mentoring students, joining Habitat for Humanity, and volunteering at a hospital. One great way to be

involved is by volunteering at Lake Regional. Learn more at lakeregional.com/about-us/ volunteers. “It’s important to choose a healthy lifestyle,” Dr. Lockhert says. “The advice you heard when you were younger still applies: Eat well, maintain a healthy weight, get enough rest, don’t smoke, do what you can to stay safe and see your doctor regularly. Have plenty of leisure time and do things you enjoy. Too much stress can contribute to a host of health problems.” Dr. Lockhert recommends seeing your physician at least annually after age 50. To request an appointment with Dr. Lockhert, visit lakeregional.com/appointment or call Lake Regional Clinic – Lake Ozark at 573-365-2318.

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rt is powerful therapy. It has the power to relax, incite joy, and allay fears, especially when we make our own art. That’s what dozens are doing at businesses around the Lake where making art merges with celebrations for wedding parties, birthdays, reunions, and corporate events. For the past six years, Monty and Kim Murphy have owned Paint the Town, a mobile art studio providing paint parties around the Lake and across Missouri. The Murphys work with local wineries and coffee shops to bring customers through the door at those businesses. Tables provide a surface for art as well as glasses of wine, bottles of beer, cups of coffee, and food for those hungry. The Murphys also have experience hosting painting parties in homes and barns, on decks and docks, in backyards and vineyards. At Lake of the Ozarks, Paint the Town can be found at least three times monthly at Shawnee Bluff Winery and Great Stone Coffee, both in Osage Beach; The Funky Buffalo Brewhouse and Trading Company in Camdenton; and Seven Springs Winery in Linn Creek. In late February at Great Stone, Paint the Town’s focus was art created by

WHERE TO PAINT AROUND THE LAKE ARTFUL ELEMENTS (also known as Lake Studio for the Arts), 734 N. Main Street, Gravois Mills/ Laurie. Lake Studio for the Arts on Facebook. Artist and owner Julia Barton creates custom art in resin, clay, metal, and paint. She offers individualized instruction as well as group classes and workshops. Barton’s paint parties include a 16 x 20 canvas project. Call 573-789-3886 to book a party at a cost of $35 and up per person. BILL’S ART CENTER AND GALLERY, 94 N. Business 5, Camdenton. www.billsartcenter.com. 44

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Monty and Kim Murphy own Paint the Town providing paint parties at Lake businesses several times a week.

mixing and pouring paint on canvas to create an abstract design. The talented Monty Murphy quickly and clearly demonstrated what to do, then he and Kim hovered to answer questions, turn up the

volume on a great playlist, reassure, and encourage. When one guest asked Monty what he was trying to create during the demonstration, he answered truthfully, “I have no idea.” Pouring paint onto canvas

Bill Wood, owner and artist, frames art and teaches in oil or acrylic on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. His business is also exhibit space for area artists. Paint parties for bridal parties, birthdays, reunions, and just for fun can be scheduled to take place at the gallery. Call 573-317-1010 to book a party at a cost of $35 and up per person.

PAINT THE TOWN, Lake of the Ozarks, on Facebook, and www.paintthetowncolumbia.com. Artist Monty Murphy and Chief Fun Officer Kim Murphy began to take their art studio and paint parties on the road six years ago. They now travel at least three times weekly and have at least three Lake bookings every month. Their website shows what the artwork for each event will be and where those interested can participate. By attending one workshop and following up to schedule a second, customers can receive a discount to paint on glass, wood, or canvas. Reserving a spot is easily done online. The average per person cost is $35. Paint the Town works with area businesses

GENERATIONS ART STUDIO, Lake Ozark. Generations Art Studio on Facebook. Artist Irene Holt brings the acrylic or pourpainting party to a customer’s location. Holt also accepts commissioned work. Call 660-227-0353 to book a party at a cost of $25 and up per person.

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and letting the colors move each other, mix, and spread is the ultimate creative act. The art reveals itself after the artist chooses colors, stirs, and pours. No one was disappointed. Everyone was proud of her work. Oh, and those two guys in the group were proud, too. Elizabeth Miller from Versailles is a sixtime repeat guest. She loves the Murphys, she said. The events are both “fun” and “relaxing.” Her dad, Ernie Miller, with just four Paint the Town works on his résumé, echoed his daughter’s reasons for being present and added that making

and encourages customers to add to their night-out by buying beverages and/or food from the business. However, Paint the Town will also entertain and educate at a customer’s location where, like other paint-party businesses, participants provide their own food and beverage. LAKE FINE ART ACADEMY AND GALLERIA, 5513 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach. Lake Fine Art Academy & Galleria on Facebook and www.lakefineart.net. Dr. Paula Brown provides exhibit space for 64 original artists. She also teaches more than 50 students. She takes art mentoring “on the road” to colleges where she is on staff and to

art is a great way to spend time together. He even adds notes on the back of the canvases to remember the time spent with her, and he hangs them on the walls of his home. Taylor Lantz, another pour-painter at Great Stone in late February, said she enjoyed the method because she had little “control over” the final result. She noted that making art by pouring paint would be terrific therapy for “Type A” personalities. Indeed, the delight is in discovering what color and paint on canvas will do. Generations Art Studio has a similar business model. Owner and artist Irene Holt, will bring pour art parties to a customer’s location, and she will customize the subject for acrylic paintings according to the occasion. The Lake’s other paint party entrepreneurs have studio space for parties. These include Bill’s Art Center and Gallery and Studio 27, both in Camdenton; Artful Elements (Lake Studio for the Arts) in Laurie; Studio Margo Create and Paint in Stover; and Lake Fine Art Academy and Galleria in Osage Beach. These businesses will provide the art supplies and instruction. Food and/or beverages can be brought in by participants, but they should check with the host to discuss what can be on the menu. For example, Lake Fine Art Academy and Galleria does not allow alcoholic beverages due to the number of children studying at the studio. Paint parties thrive at the Lake, and why wouldn’t they? Cave-wall etchings from ancient days and modern-day electronic sketching prove the power of art. So do the delighted smiles and words of praise when a guest takes home a work of his own.

the Lake’s hospital where she fosters artistic expression for stroke victims. In addition, corporations and conferences can contact Dr. Brown to personalize workshops and parties at her place of business. For these, Dr. Brown personalizes the paintings according to the season or themes relevant to that group. Call 573-693-1750 to book a party at a cost of $35 and up per person. STUDIO 27, Camdenton. Studio27 on Facebook. Owner Janet Baker hosts parties at 27 Caulfield Avenue where crafty kids and adults can paint, design wreaths, and make fabric pumpkins. Crafters will enjoy painting with frosting at a monthly cookie decorating workshop with

There are plenty of color choices for a painting. From color choices in small cups to a paint mix in a large cup, the pour technique requires plenty of pours.

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Select colors. Monty recommends no more than four. A thinning agent that will render the finished product shinier than other paintings and that will help the paint to flow is added as are spritzes of oil. Using craft sticks, participants stir each mixture well. All paint is poured into a large cup. Heavier paints will sink but participants can choose the color order and the quantity. I, for example, poured my four colors in thirds into the larger cup. The darker blue and green sank some and altered the outcome. That’s part of the fun. Participants pour directly onto the canvas from the large cup. They can place the canvas on top of the cup then flip the two over and release, or they can pour from the cup onto the canvas below as Elizabeth Miller did. The paint will then do what it will, blending and flowing. The Murphys are thoughtful about keeping the business clean and paint-free and help participants do the same. It’s a thoroughly messy process but lots of fun, especially because the paint works its magic.

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the help of The Sweet Spot Cookie Company. Adults can also practice the art of charcuterie boards. Call 573-216-2358 to schedule. Prices per person vary according to the project. STUDIO MARGO CREATE AND PAINT, Stover. Studio Margo Create & Paint on Facebook. Owner, artist, and crafter Andrea Haynes is reopening her studio at 307 W. 4th Street in May. By appointment only for art classes, seasonal craft projects, and paint parties. Studio Margo strives to be kid-friendly for children ages 5 and up, but adults are welcome, too. Call 573-789-5199 to schedule. Prices per person vary according to the project. LAKENEWSONLINE.COM

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Steven Scott branches off as solo act

STORY BY CONNYE GRIFFIN + PHOTO BY AL GRIFFIN

any Fridays at Casablanca on the Bagnell Dam Strip, Steven Scott’s vocal artistry rocks the night and draws big crowds. Scott covers the sounds of Neil Diamond, Garth Brooks, and Lionel Ritchie, just three of his favorites to channel and three that audiences love, too. What makes Scott’s covers so memorable is his ability to impersonate the sound and phrasing of the original. By closing their eyes, an audience might even believe Neil, Garth, or Lionel were standing on stage. An older brother gets the credit for Steven’s love of music and his gift for mimicry. His brother was a Beatles fan and shared the movie Hard Day’s Night with his shy five-year-old kid brother. When a flock of girls chased the Beatles down a street in that movie, little Steven saw a great future unfold. Music might make him just as popular and in demand. Steven recognized the different vocal qualities of John, Paul, George and Ringo. He began to imitate each and sing to the walls in one of their voices. He also watched the variety shows of old — Sonny and Cher, Donnie and Marie — and began to imitate the stars and their musical guests. Like his older brother, Steven could recreate the sound of them like one of the great

impersonators, including Bruno Mars or former SNL star, Bill Hader. However, hearing the singer speak without music is the key that unlocks the sound for him. He continues to study closely performances and interviews to learn as much as he can about the inspirations for a song. He also embraces new music and performers to grow his repertoire. For him, it’s a matter of respect for the music and the artist as well as a way to capture the artist’s sound. All those years entertaining himself at home and perfecting his vocal talents brought Steven to acclaim as lead singer with Contagious, a popular St. Louis band with gigs booked at Lake of the Ozarks. The band opened for Foreigner, 38 Special, Bret Michaels, and Hall of Fame inductee Cheap Trick. In fact, one of Steven’s dreams came true when Cheap Trick invited him on stage to sing “Surrender” with the band. Another dream took shape during one of these Lake gigs. Steven met his fiancée. Loving her made Steven want to be present more often at the Lake, a place he’d visited as a kid. He already knew he liked life here. Love gave him a reason to make the Lake a bigger part of his life so Steven left Contagious after 10 years and dared to dream of being a solo act. Having invested 17 years in St. Louis as a door hardware distributor, Steven sought ways to transition to the Lake for his two loves, his fiancée and his

life-long passion for music. Dale Blue, Don and Suzy Akers, and Brent Boyles offered support, but Steven needed a year-round, steady booking. He had his eye on Casablanca because every time he drove to the Lake, he noticed how alive and busy the restaurant and bar were. He knew the sounds pouring from inside were as much a part of Casablanca’s draw as was the pizza. Then, good fortune stepped in. Mark Brick’s place on the Strip needed a musician to fill an opening on Friday nights. Steven has been there for three years now. Steven clones the vocal timbre of great singers and delivers that sound by way of a track. He has all the right moves, too. His act as a single in a small, intimate space brings to life the Lake’s favorites and ignites audiences to move, rock, and sing along. Part of Steven’s attraction is also his love of the Lake and its fans. He says being part of the Lake’s entertainment scene, especially at Casablanca, is “kind of like a Cheers atmosphere,” a place where everyone knows your name and welcomes those who walk through the door. The Lake is also, in Steven’s estimation, a beautiful place all year long, a place with “plenty of great restaurants and resorts.” One day, Steven Scott would like to be year-round at the Lake, too. It appears love is leading the way, moving Steven Scott closer every year.

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Wedding Story

Faith, Family, Couple gets married at Old Kinderhook, met in high school STORY BY CHARIS PATIRES PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOS BY GUM

Preston and Faith met as freshmen in English class. The two went to Grain Valley High School and immediately became best friends but didn’t start dating until they were seniors. “We have grown up together, going through all of life’s big moments,” Faith said. Milestone birthdays, starting to drive, senior prom, high school graduation, college … they knew they wanted to be together forever.

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On September 24, 2017, their four-year dating anniversary, the couple went fishing together. It’s something they both love to do. “I was crossing my fingers that maybe today was the day that he would ask me to marry him, but I knew that he had told me it was not the right time yet to get engaged,” Faith recalls. “He took me to this perfect spot on this lake, and set everything down. He was down on one knee tying my lure on my pole. I picked the lure up and read it. It was a heart-shaped lure that said ‘you are the greatest catch of my life.’ When I looked down Preston had a ring box open and asked if I would marry him.” The wedding took place June 2, 2019 at Old Kinderhook. Faith’s parents bought a cabin at the Lake when she was three, so she spent her life growing up in the area. “It was my second home and where my heart feels such at peace,” she said. She couldn’t seem to find the perfect venue until her dad found Old Kinderhook and they took a weekend trip to check it out. “I felt in my heart that it was the perfect venue for us,” Faith said. “I wanted a magical, elegant, intimate, glamorous, sparkly, romantic wedding full of love and Jesus. With all the help of my family, Preston, and the vendors, that is exactly what I got!” The couple honeymooned at an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. They have a home in Blue Springs, Mo. Faith is a fourth grade teacher in the Blue Springs School District, and Preston is a CPA.

“Preston and I are perfect for each other because our personalities compliment each other so well. Preston is the adventurous, go-getter type, while I am very reserved and live life on the safe side. He is analytical and detail-oriented while I focus more on the big picture and live in the moment.” 50

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The wedding colors were red, black and sparkly silver. Flowers were red roses, babies breath and eucalyptus with one Gerber Daisy in the bouquet. The very first flower Preston ever gave Faith was a Gerber Daisy. Beads from Faith’s mother’s wedding dress were draped off of the bouquet into her hands as she held the bouquet. Faith’s dad and youngest brother made the communion table and cross that were at the front of the ceremony out of old barn wood that her great uncle gave them. On it, Faith’s Bible was displayed for the scripture reading during communion, along with a floral arrangement done by her grandmother. Cotton candy was given away at the reception. Preston and Faith worked during the summers at Kauffman Stadium. Preston had sold cotton candy at the home of the Royals and at Arrowhead Stadium since he was 16. Saltwater taffy from Grandma’s Candy Kitchen was also available at the reception. Faith’s family would always stock up when they would visit the Lake. LAKENEWSONLINE.COM

WEDDING VENDORS Venue: Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf, Club & Spa Photography: Photos by Gum Bridal dress: Stephanie’s Bridal Boutique (Independence, Mo.) Veil: Custom-made from Veronica Couture Custom Veils Tuxedos: Men’s Warehouse Florist: Janine’s Flowers DJ & Photo Booth: Live Events Missouri Cake: Hy-Vee Rentals: Lake Party Rentals Wedding Consultant: Amy Crump/Old Kinderhook

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Business Briefs

‘Support local’ helps small business Lake Media has launched a platform to help communities support and access small businesses that are facing significant economic challenges due to the spreading coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is a part of a national effort by Lake Media’s parent company Gannett. As a news organization operating in hundreds of communities across the nation, Gannett’s 260 daily local news brands have strong relationships with their small business communities. Gannett created Support Local to provide communities with an easy way to discover opportunities to help their favorite local businesses and access special services they may be providing during these times. The site, which provides free business listings, allows readers to search by city, and filter by categories such as restaurants, bars, cafes, and bakeries. It currently promotes

the purchase of restaurant gift cards and will be adding additional features like special hours, remote access, delivery services, and special offers as alternative means to provide support. To access the directory, go to www. LakeNewsOnline.com and click on the COVID-19 tab. Other ways to support local With COVID-19 keeping people at home, many businesses are having to change the way they reach customers to survive. There are a number of things you can do to continue to support small, local businesses. Check with a local chamber of commerce for more suggestions and for community resources. Things you can do now: • Buy a gift card to use later. • Buy items now for future pickup.

Heritage Bank of the Ozarks promotes three team members Heritage Bank of the Ozarks announced the promotion of three key members of their management team. Matthew Amsberg was promoted to Vice President-Lending. He received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business and Animal Science from the College of the Ozarks and has worked in banking for twelve years. He joined Heritage Bank of the Ozarks in 2017 as a loan officer specializing in home and consumer lending. Megan Prock was promoted to Vice President-Residential Mortgage Lending. She received her Associate’s degree from Ozark’s Technical Community College and has worked in banking for over fifteen years. She joined Heritage Bank of the Ozarks in 2010 and soon became a Secondary Market Loan Assistant. In 2019 she was promoted to Assistant Vice President - Residential Mortgage Lending. Jase Glendenning was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Lending. He received his Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from the University of Missouri. He joined Heritage Bank of the Ozarks in 2016 as a lender focusing on agricultural loans. Heritage Bank has a location in Camdenton.

• Tip service workers. • Continue to engage with their online content. • Order takeout/curbside from a local restaurant. • Some local boutiques are doing virtual shopping events on Facebook. • Order groceries for curbside pickup or delivery. • Reschedule vacations and appointments instead of canceling. • Try to keep purchases local. • Leave a positive online review and share posts. • Donate online to local charities. • Stay connected - ask a business owner you know how you can help.

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During the COVID outbreak, many Lake area businesses and other groups stepped up to help the community in a number of ways. Here are just a few locals doing their part to help. • Ozark Distillery and Brewery turned their stills from making moonshine into hand sanitizer. They made about 5,000, 4-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer that were distributed to anyone in need for free. • Pro DeZigns offered free

banners to local restaurant owners to promote curbside service. • The Camdenton First Laser 3284 Robotics Team produced hundreds of plastic face shields using 3D printers for healthcare workers at Lake Regional. LAKENEWSONLINE.COM

Dining

BIGGER & BETTER Community comes together to help The Branding Iron rebuild after fire

STORY BY CONNYE GRIFFIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL GRIFFIN

he Branding Iron’s owners, Kelly and Laurie Preator, watched their restaurant and bar burn to the ground in March 2019. All they had left were two pieces of wall décor and one branding iron pulled from ash. Nothing else endured — except, that is, the most important pieces: the heart of community, its spirit of support, and gratitude. Hearts burning brightly through ash brought Kelly and Laurie back to the work they describe as the “hardest” they’ve ever loved.

“The Duke” burger is their famous cheeseburger topped with bacon and three mozzarella sticks.

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Customer Russ Morman enjoys “The Duke” burger. He’s Kelly’s hometown friend, a Kansas City Royals veteran, a Florida Marlins veteran, and a Giants Coach.

Kelly and Laurie did not grow up around the restaurant business. Each had a very different career before taking a giant leap at Lake of the Ozarks where they staked their futures to good food and customer satisfaction. They found a partner to give them an early start, but they bought him out in the first six months because their food and service were resounding Westside successes. Now after that devastating fire, the restaurant is bringing back great food and service. The Branding Iron’s meats are still hand-cut in-house, hand-breaded in the kitchen, and smoked on site. Kurt Walker, the original top chef in the kitchen, has returned. He’s making sure the flavors and menu items customers love are the same. Those favorites include an Illinois tradition, The Horseshoe. For those who don’t know, a Horseshoe consists of the diner’s choice of meat stacked on golden fries and Texas toast before being dressed in gravy or aged cheddar cheese sauce. As Laurie says, it’s everyone’s comfort foods on one platter. Another favorite is “The Duke” Burger, named in honor of John Wayne and guaranteed to please fans of mozzarella cheese sticks, juicy beef, and crisp bacon. It’s so thick that smart diners will use two hands to heft it before opening wide. Lighter fare could begin and end with a favorite appetizer, char-buffed wings. These large wings are fried, then brushed with sauce, and charbroiled to caramelize that sauce. They arrive at the table, shiny with glaze and full of spice. A meat sampler platter is anything but light fare. It’s a full, big platter allowing diners to taste several fine, tender smoked Branding Iron meat choices such as pork, sausage, brisket, and turkey. Although sausage is one of the more popular smoked meats, brisket, and ribs rank right alongside. What may be The Branding Iron’s best known menu item is broasted chicken — juicy and tender below a crisp, light

breaded finish. Served with a side of Laurie’s smoky baked beans or mashed potatoes and gravy, this is chicken just like Grandma made — only better. Not only can customers count on the same great tastes in the new, bigger Branding Iron, they can also count on the same servers and hostesses. Almost all of the 2019 staff returned to the rebuilt Branding Iron in 2020. Their loyalty and the Preators’ loyalty to them speaks volumes about mutual respect and pride in the product. At the new Branding Iron, customers no longer compete for parking space. The new building footprint and orientation provides three times the space. Better still are the decks along the front and side, each affording a view of the Lake over treetops. That view will give customers an eagle’s angle of the annual Shootout while their children practice eye-hand coordination with a Cornhole game inside a fenced yard. They can also test their steady hands with a giant Jenga. Firepits outside will warm cool evenings and add a spark to the night’s lights. The Preators had long wanted to extend dining onto a deck. The fire in 2019 gave them a way to do so. Now Kelly says he wants people to “enjoy lunch or dinner on a 12 x 58 covered deck overlooking the Lake.” The building is larger, too. Polished concrete floors and varnished wood overhead make the interior gleam. Fire suppressant hardware has replaced the array of Western boots plus one pair of ballet slippers, but safety hasn’t changed the Branding Iron vibe. A few boots outside will bring back an old tradition while owners and customers collaborate to invent new ones.

Popular drinks from the bar: the Black and Tan, Bloody Mary, and a Peach Margarita.

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THE BRANDING IRON 12142 MO-5, Sunrise Beach 573-374-4969 Closed Sundays Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m

These are just five brands of bourbon available, but there are many more on the shelf. The new bar has seating on three sides.

Two of those old traditions being honored are Karaoke Kelly’s Friday and Saturday night gigs and dancing. The Branding Iron rocks the party spirit. Adding to the festivities are favorite drinks from the bar: a frothy Peach Margarita packing a punch and the Bloody Mary. Something new is a good local bourbon from Columbia’s Dogmaster Distillery. It joins many of the fine classics and helps define The Branding Iron as a bourbon bar. The Preators also plan to add more craft beer, especially from Missouri brewers. The newest and best tradition being honored is an attitude of gratitude. The Preators admit they lacked the resources to rebuild. They needed help, and the Lake community gave it. Firefighters led the way with emotional support from their own hearts. They also partnered with Bear Bottom Resort’s owners to stage a large fundraiser. Local businesses added to the help by guiding the Preators through the rebuild. Laurie had to act as her own contractor and welcomed their advice and experience. She learned so much that she vows never, ever to build another thing! It’s stressful, but the results make it clear: The Branding Iron is back and burning brightly with the heart of a community that shared the Preators’ loss and worked to make them whole. Kelly and Laurie won’t forget.

RIGHT: The Horseshoe with aged cheddar cheese sauce, and char-buffed wings. FAR RIGHT: Branding Iron’s Broasted Chicken. 56

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YOUR G UID E TO LA K E 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

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

CHINA TOWN CHINESE RESTAURANT 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962

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

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

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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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

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

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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WINERIES/BREW

SPECIALTY

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

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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 May 1 to June 30 Call venue to verify events. MAY & JUNE

KAYAK MEETUP 8:30 a.m., Ha Ha Tonka spring pavilion. From May to September, a Kayak Meetup is held on the steps of the Ha Ha Tonka spring area the second Saturday of the month. Kayaks are provided by the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance with expert instruction by the Missouri Master Naturalist group. Free event for ages 14 and older. Starts at 8:30 a.m. www.lowatershed.org

MAY 3

OPEN HOUSE 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Forget Me Not Horse Rescue. An open house will be held at the Forget Me Not Horse Rescue (located at 1025 Heritage Rd., Linn Creek). Food, pony rides and farm tours will be held for free. www.missouriforgetmenot.org

MAY 9

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MOM’S DAY OUT 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Inn at Grand Glaize. Mom’s Day Out will be held with mini facials, chair massages, wine tasting, light makeup application, mini manicures, signature perfume, a light brunch, shopping and more. Childcare will be available. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit Citizens Against Domestic Violence. Natural Family Living LLC on Facebook

Venue. A fun night for adults with carnival food, a cash bar, caricature artist, photo booth, games of chance and other entertainment. Cost is $25/person. All proceeds benefit the Rising Hope Free Store in Camdenton. A live auction will also be held. Rising Hope Free Store on Facebook

MAY 13

MURDER MYSTERY

CARNIVAL NIGHT

6 p.m., Camden County Museum. An audience participation mystery dinner of “The Mysterious Murder

5-10 p.m., The Exchange Event

MAY 22

at Manchester Manor” will be presented on stage. Tickets are $20 and reservations are encouraged. www.camdencountymuseum.org or 573-346-7191

MAY 26-AUGUST 15

SUMMER READING The Camden County Library district libraries will begin a summer reading challenge. Log reading, earn points, and become eligible to win prizes. Special events are held each week at local library branches. www.ccld.us/Imagine_Your_Story

MAY 28-30

LAKE RACE Various locations, daily. The annual Lake Race kicks off with the Festival of Speed May 28 from 4-10 p.m. on the Bagnell Dam strip where spectators get the chance to see the boats and racers up close. On May 29 racers will be testing from 2-4 p.m. in front of Camden on the Lake and Shady Gators. On May 30, opening ceremony is at 10:45 a.m. with boats racing from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.lakerace.com

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MAY 28-30

TASTE OF THE LAKE 5 p.m., Lodge at Port Arrowhead. More than 20 restaurants will be bringing their best dishes to sample. Taste of the Lake is a benefit for the Helping Hands Homeless Shelter. The program begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65/ person. 573-693-1313

MAY 30

CRAFT SHOW 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. A Spring Craft Show will be held with crafters selling a variety of items. Lunch is available by donation. www.camdencountymuseum.org or 573-346-7191

JUNE 19 & 20

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Dog Night will be in concert. www.ozarksamphitheater.com

DINNER COMEDY SHOW

MAY 30

6 p.m., Ozark Yacht Club. A dinner comedy show featuring Rex Havens will be held. Cocktail hour starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Rex takes the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person, $80 per couple (pre-paid). www.ozarkyachtclub.com or 573552-8401 ext 210

OUTDOOR CONCERT

JUNE 6 & 7

8 p.m., Shawnee Bluff Vineyard. The Bellamy Brothers will be appearing in concert. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $54-$89 with VIP tables available. www.showclix.com

JUNE 5

GOLF TOURNAMENT 11 a.m., The Golf Club at Deer Chase. The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Cocktails & Caddies golf tournament. This is a ladies three-person scramble and on the day of the tournament you bid on your fourth player/caddie and their prize package. Cost is $60/player and includes lunch, golf, cart, practice balls and two mimosas per player. www.lakeareachamber.com or 573-964-1008

COMEDY SHOW 9 p.m., Ozarks Amphitheater. Comedian Rodney Carrington will put on an 18 and older show. Tickets are $45+. www.ozarksamphitheater.com

JUNE 6

LIVE CONCERT 7 p.m., Ozarks Amphitheater. Three 64

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CHARITY GOLF 5 p.m. Saturday & 8 a.m. Sunday, Osage National Golf Resort. The 36th annual Clown Golf Classic will be held at Osage National Golf Resort with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, breakfast begins at 8 a.m. with tee off at 10 a.m. A BBQ lunch/ awards will follow the tournament. Cost is $175/person with sponsorships available. 573-302-2355

month is “Hot Rods & Little Duce Coupes.” Entertainment is held along the Strip for the kids. Hot Summer Nights on Facebook

LADIES LUNCH 12 p.m., Camden County Museum. A salad lunch will be served, followed by a fashion show. The theme is “Lake Fashions.” Cost is $10 per person. 573-346-7191

LIVE CONCERT 7:30 p.m., Ozarks Amphitheater. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Last of the Street Survivor Farewell Tour is making a stop at the Lake. The classic American rock band has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Tickets are $56+. www.ozarksamphitheater.com

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DOG JUMP

JUNE 7

All day, Dog Days. Canine Cannonball will be held at Dog Days Bar & Grill. How far can your dog jump? Onsite registration is available or preregister online. Free admission. All dogs welcome to compete. www.dockdogs.com/events

CHAMBER GOLF

JUNE 16

11:30 a.m., Indian Rock Golf Club. The Lake West Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament will be held at Indian Rock Golf Club. The four-person scramble is open to the public. Many raffle prizes and on the course games. 573-374-5500

JUNE 12

CAR SHOW 5-10 p.m., Bagnell Dam Strip. Hot Summer Nights, a free car show for spectators and participants is held during the summer. The theme this

HISTORY CAMP 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Camden County Museum. For six weeks the Camden County Historical Society will hold a history camp for children ages 9 through 15. Each week the children will learn about a different era in the history of Camden County and Missouri. Games, crafts, demonstrations and speakers are included in the plans for this program. Children are asked to bring a sack lunch. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. 573-346-7191

7 p.m., Camden County Museum. A dinner theater production of “Exit the Body” will be held. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. dinner. Tickets are $15 and reservations are strongly suggested. 573-346-7191 ext 8

JUNE 20

WATER SAFETY SEMINAR 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Lodge of Port Arrowhead. A Boating & Water Safety Seminar will be held with door prizes, guest speakers and vendors available all day. Topics will cover hazards on the water, electrical hazards, boat crashes and other information. There will be free vessel inspections, and members of the United States Coast Guard and Missouri Water Patrol will be on hand. www.lakeregional.com/ watersafety

SWING DANCE 7 p.m., Ozark Yacht club. The Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club will present their “Wasted Away Again in Margaritaville Dance” with social hour at 7 p.m., followed by dancing at 10:30 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 two-step, waltz and others) Cash bar. www.LakeOzarksSwingDance. com

OUTDOOR CONCERT Tracy Lawrence will be live in concert at Shawnee Bluff Vineyard. Doors open at 5 p.m. with Tracy taking the stage at 8 p.m. A fireworks display will follow the show. www.shawneebluff.com/ vineyard

Event Spotlight

RIDE ALONG PWC breakfast rides held this summer

hat better way to enjoy Lake of the Ozarks this summer than on an early morning ride on a PWC? Last year Surdyke launched a series of events to do just that — get out on the water and have some fun. Once a month in the summer, they host a ride where PWC owners take off at 8 a.m. and go to a local spot for breakfast. There is no cost for coming on the rides, but participants are in charge of paying for their own meal. Anyone can trailer their PWC and launch it from Surdyke’s Port 20 or meet up at the dock for the free event. “We wanted to do something just for fun that would get fellow PWC enthusiasts out on the water with us,” Surdyke Dealerships marketing and events coordinator Drew Schenck said. At the end of the summer the group celebrates with their signature charity event, the Ride for Freedom. This event is much bigger and incorporates boats and PWCs. In its 5th year, the Ride for Freedom is expected to bring out over 100 people who take a 150-mile trip from Port 20 to Truman Dam and back. “We do this to honor the memory of 9/11 and thank our Lake area first

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responders and military with a fun day on the Lake,” Schenck said. The event is also free but a suggested $100 donation helps raise money for police, military and first responder charities including The Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), the Cadet Thomas Surdyke Memorial Foundation, Supporting Heroes, and The Mission Continues. Surdyke provides a free watercraft for the day for Lake area first responders (fire, police, EMTs, active military or National Guard, etc.). So put on your lifejacket, fuel up and get out on the water this summer!

ABOUT THE EVENTS Breakfast rides: May 16, June 20 & August 15 at 8 a.m. Ride for Freedom: September 13 at 9 a.m. More info: www.surdykeboatrentals.com

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YPL Dodgeball Tournament

FEBRUARY 22 @ OSAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Young Professionals at the Lake hosted a dodgeball tournament to raise money for Wonderland Camp.

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1. Ethan Leigh, Nick Brenizer 2. Kelly and Ken Bryner 3. Dustin Cox, Jeff Dewit 4. Catherine Brown, Alex Wilhelm 5. Mike Clayton, Jill Wilke 6. Danielle, Taylor and Jason Lutz 7. Yolanda Kehr, Kalise Lichwe, Jasen Jones 8. Stephanie Dehner, Amanda DeWit, Cassie Ramaeckeys 9. Jason Chamberlin, Nick Moore 10. Mackenzie Cleary, Samantha Schultz

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Home, Business & Lake Living Expo

PEOPLE IN PLACES FEBRUARY 28 & 29 @ LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS

The Camdenton Chamber of Commerce hosts this expo for local businesses to display their products and services.

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1. Gary Carmichael, Morgan Crainshaw 2. Kelly Martin, Terry Carlock 3. Brad Dye, Tina Keller, Robert Wilson 4. Jake Roberts, RJ Johnisee

5. Juliana and Heather Shields 6. Jason May, Ben Krokson, Jeff Carroll 7. Chelsea, Casen and Alan Harman 8. James McGoldrick, Zach Burton 9. Michael Haynes, Hunter Leach

10. Daemion Schuppert, Rachel Bolin, Dave Schuppert 11. Stephanie and Duane McCormack 12. Adair and Deena Bennett

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Polar Plunge

FEBRUARY 29 @ LAKE OF THE OZARKS STATE PARK

Plungers dove into Lake of the Ozarks to raise money for Special Olympics Missouri.

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11 1. Angie Richards, Shane Wilson, Mike and Sheila Howlett 2. Haley Woods, Jay Layden, Paige Davis, Michaela Wesselmann 3. Morgan Koetting, Kaylee Russell

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4. Kristen Bax, Randi Beanland, Gwen Porting 5. Jacob Shaver, Jenna Jackson 6. Tobias and Candace Sternberg 7. Molly Schuster, Kayla Hull 8. Sherril Couts, Elizabeth, Madelyn and

Courtney Grant 9. Jenny Bell, Courtney Personious 10. Paul DuBose, Oscar Phillips 11. Austin Allen, DiliLexie Morley, Travis Morley

MEET THE TEAM

LAKE OF THE OZARKS Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Menda Gilbert 573-434-0355

Bobbi Bash 573-434-1782

Jeff Hedberg 573-819-4446

Dave Raaf 816-674-5556

Autumn Gilbert 573-789-5993

Shannon Whelchel 573-723-0857

Katie Flaherty 573-286-4752

Winterfest

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The theme “Adventure Awaits” brought out people wearing their best travel costume during the annual fundraiser for the Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary.

FEBRUARY 22 @ MARGARITAVILLE LAKE RESORT

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1. Justin, Sara Beth and Leah Martin 2. Sarah Veile, Gay Ann Christy, Brandy Hutzler, Amy Tillotson 3. Camillia and Steve Naught 4. Paul and Aimee Curran 5. Amanda and Jeff Dewit 6. Kimber and Tom Cline 7. Karen and Mark Bowman 8. Paula and Brian Bellamy

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

MARCH 14 @ LAKE OZARK

Despite the cancellation of the popular parade, residents and visitors attended St. Pat’s parties held at local businesses.

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1. Amanda Hoffmeyer, Chloe Vaught, Hadley and Cohen Hoffmeyer 2. Susan Harashe, Gina Rizzuti 3. Madelyn Deskin, Adam Hoffmeyer 4. Kathy Pasa, Jeff Fadiga 5. Mattie Edmonson, Liz Albert, Jeff Jefferson 6. Jan George, Sandy Neal 7. Peggy Tranchilla, Bob Christy 8. Debbie and Dennis Root, Jeanese and Lance Hedrick, Stevie and Doc Hines 9. Aaron and Celine Faulconer 10. Kurtis Vansyoc, Bill Cassidy, Jeff Dorhauer, Tim Herbig, Mike Oakes 11. Shawn Whittle, Shelly and Zachary Jones

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May 21-June 12 FINAL VOTING Access the survey at

www.LakeNewsOnline.com All winners will be notified shortly after the survey closes. First and second place winners will be listed in the September/October issue of Lake Lifestyles magazine. info@lakelifestylesmagazine.com

Parting Shot

COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI STATE ARCHIVES

ho’s ready for summer? This image of people enjoying Public Beach No. 1 at the Lake of he Ozarks State Park was taken around 1960. Today there’s no lifeguard on duty but the beach is still open to swimmers. At the marina, you can rent kayaks, paddleboards and boats. Located down Highway 134, off of Highway 42. Another beach at the state park is more centrally located in Osage Beach. Public Beach No. 2 is in the Grand Glaize area of the park off of Highway 54. With more than 17,600 acres, the Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the largest in Missouri. In comparison, Ha Ha Tonka is more than 3,700 acres. Almost 2 million visitors come to both parks each year.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LAKE OF THE OZARKS

Lake Media is keeping the community connected The Local iQ Lake of the Ozarks Business Directory is live! Use this free resource to let the community know your hours, services, adjusted business and more.

Online now at lakenewsonline.com Go to https://bit.ly/2WBFuLb to get listed for free!

Being on the front lines is easier when you have support. For more than 40 years, our hospital has met every challenge with strength and resilience. This is no exception. With our preparation, and your support and confidence, we will get through this and emerge stronger than ever. Many of you have asked how you can help. One simple way is to make a gift at LakeRegional.com/donatenow. Typing â&#x20AC;&#x153;COVID-19â&#x20AC;? in the comment section will ensure the funds are directed to our greatest needs. No amount is too small to make a difference. You also can contribute by phone by calling 573-348-8153. Thank you for all of your efforts as we safely respond to this public health crisis.

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