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Al and Connye Griffin Al and Connye Griffin retired to do what they enjoy, taking photos of their new home and writing about the people and places here. Al was a forensic photographer for more than a decade before moving to Missouri where he’s had the opportunity to focus on art and commercial photography.

His varied work can be found at www.algriffinphotography.com.

Connye likes to knit words together and does so daily. She spent 37 years teaching and still loves to learn and teach.

She does both through Al and Connye’s collaboration www. oureyesuponmissouri. com. In each issue they write and photograph articles in the dining section. Also see their work featured within the cover story, artist profile and in other parts of the magazine.

George Denny George’s family has been coming to the Lake of the Ozarks for more than seven decades.

Moving here in the late 60’s, he graduated from School of the Osage. He works for Vacation News magazine, a Lake Media publication, where his photos have been on more than 250 front covers.

George may be best known for his watersport and aerial photography, as well as his photography at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout. He was nominated into the inaugural Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Hall of Fame in 2013.

George’s work can be seen in photography throughout the magazine including in the Dining Section and People in Places.

Marie Krolikowski Marie, her husband Stan, and their two children have been coming to the Ozarks every summer for the past 26 years. The family made their dreams come true recently when they purchased a lakefront home in the Four Seasons neighborhood.

Marie has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations.

She headed the public relations department in a Chicago area hospital for five years. She spent many years working as a freelance writer, and had articles published in a number of Chicago area newspapers. She also worked as a real estate broker for 14 years.

Residing part-time here allows Marie the opportunity to fulfill two pastimes she is passionate about: writing and enjoying Lake Life. In this issue, Marie wrote about a family who has been bringing their family to the Lake for more than 50 years.

She also writes about Best of the Lake winner Shorty Pants in the Dining Section.

Paul Leahy Paul Leahy has been a golf professional at Margaritaville Lake Resort since 1989 and 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.

Alan Wohlgemut Alan Wohlgemut owns and runs his local photography company, Lighter Focus, with his brother and dad.

What started as a hobby in high school has turned into a career which is fueled by his passion and love for capturing all the beauty in God’s creation.

He had a unique childhood as his parents were missionaries overseas in the country of Papua, New Guinea. Having been born and raised overseas, he has a great love for travel and meeting new people from all different cultures.

Alan and his wife, Tracy, live in Lake Ozark with their four children.

See his work featured in Fashion, the Home Tour and in other parts of the magazine.

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Enjoy the summer!

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Phones at real estate companies, at brick-and-mortar businesses and at marine dealers began to ring. After a brief furlough of some employees, the boat business at the Lake was not only alive but it was alive and well.

“All dealers/marinas and other marine industry members are experiencing a great year,” Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association Director Mike Kenegy said. “All are reporting to me excellent sales of new boats, used and brokered boats this year. Marine accessories such as lifts, docks, etc., are also reporting a great year for sales.”

As one would expect, service work in all areas are also experiencing increased demand, Kenegy added.

Dale Law, general manager at MarineMax Lake of the Ozarks, has had similar experiences. After a decline in service calls early in the COVID weeks, the phone began to ring from people wanting to not only de-winterize their boats but also put new boats in their docks.

Now, sales and service are booming.

“April, May and June have been record-breaking months for our sales department, and for MarineMax nationwide,” Law noted. “Fortunately for us, COVID has resulted in an increase in boat sales.”

MarineMax has promoted boating as an “Endless Staycation: Escape to your own floating resort every weekend.”

People find boating a great way to have fun while social distancing with their family, Law noted. Boating is a great way to escape from the city and the many stresses COVID has created. People are staying closer to home and the Lake area continues to be a great destination for residents of Missouri and bordering

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General Manager Dale Law in an Avaira AV36. He says April, May and June have been record-breaking months for their sales department, and for MarineMax nationwide.

states. Boating has become a great substitute activity for families who were unable to participate in organized sports this summer.

“We find it very exciting that this summer we have been able to ‘deliver the boating dream’ to many first-time boat buyers,” Law said.

Inventory has been somewhat of a challenge for MarineMax and other dealers with the increased demand and a shutdown by manufacturers earlier this spring. But MarineMax shares inventory with 59 MarineMax stores nationwide and currently has 1,000 new, pre-owned and brokered boats available for sale.

With affordable fuel prices, an early

start to the boating season, and an increase in the number of people boating, fuel sales have been great as well, Law said. The dealer has also seen recordbreaking months with the sales of boating accessories.

With photos and videos available online for all dealers, the Internet continues to drive boat sales. From the comfort of their home, shoppers can easily explore all models that are available at stores.

Early last year MarineMax started offering virtual boat shows allowing shoppers to explore new models, participate in webinars and take advantage of special promotions all from their computer.

Trevor Gardner, sales consultant with Premier 54 in Osage Beach, is pictured with a justtested 317 Chaparral SSX. He says instead of taking a typical family vacation, many customers have spent that money on a down payment for a boat. PROVIDED PHOTO

What Changed The plunge of the stock market in early spring sent shockwaves through most of us.

It was 2008-09 all over again, we feared.

“At the beginning of April when the stock market took a hit, we all panicked!” Trevor Gardner, sales consultant at Premier 54 in Osage Beach said. “But then all of a sudden the phones started ringing, online inquiries started piling up and boats were selling like crazy. The weekends in April felt like typical June weekends and it hasn't stopped since.”

It seems that everyone wanted to get out of the city to stay at their Lake home in order to isolate. A sentiment shared in nearly all segments of the economy at the Lake.

“Many of my customers told me that instead of taking their typical family vacations, they've spent that money on a down

payment for a boat,” Gardner said. “Along with boosting boat sales, it's helped all Lake-area businesses. Plus, the international attention Lake of the Ozarks got on Memorial Day Weekend, good or bad, really

put us in the spotlight. We all acknowledge that it's a bittersweet situation, though.”

As grocery and discount store inventories began to shrink, as some shelves became nearly bare of some items, the boating

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Most of the supply chains are backed up, Gardner agreed. The Chaparral plant shut down for a few weeks at the same time that demand spiked, so it threw the balance of inventory way off. Once the manufacturers opened back up, they had to make the boat show orders a priority over in-stock orders.

“We're now getting two or three units per week, some of which already have deposits. We currently have around 50 boats on order,” he said.

And not surprisingly, another significant profit center for marine dealers — gas dock sales – are doing well.

“Just like everything else, fuel sales and service revenue are way up!” he noted.

“Add to that, there are more boats out on the water during the weekdays than ever before.”

Mirroring others in the boat industry, Premier 54 followed Missouri's social distancing directives, limited the number of people in its businesses and changed its approach to customers.

“As sales people, we always want that handshake during any kind of deal being made, so we're asking customers if that's what they're doing. We've even done

business and paperwork outside on the tailgates of our trucks with customers that want to be extra cautious,” Gardner smiled.

Like other boat dealers, Premier 54 has been offering virtual tours of new and used boats via FaceTime or live streaming, uploading videos to YouTube, and other types of online communication tools.

service. Both local Palm Beach area residents have been in the marine business for many years, with a focus on the overall customer experience.

Fountain Center Consoles, along with the new Donzi 41GTZ and Donzi Classics, will be in stock at the very unique location of PGA Marina.

“There really isn’t anything like PGA Marina and the amazing location, and I’m pleased we are able to represent Fountain for the East Coast of Florida,” says Jeremy Anderson, general manager of Big Thunder Marine.

Also in the news at the Lake is the purchase of Advantage Marine LOTO in Sunrise Beach by Premier 54 in Osage Beach.

Advantage Marine began as Wilbus Marine in 1962 built by Bud and Peg Sharp. Its bright yellow gas dock, Bud's dry sense of humor, and the big white German Shepherd dogs are included in the stories of many long-time boaters at Lake of the Ozarks.

In 2016, Premier 54 completed an expansion into the Table Rock Lake market with a second location in Branson West.

Growth and Expansion The health of the economy can be partially gauged by the expansion of local businesses.

Two local boating companies have taken significant steps recently to establish themselves both locally and nationally.

Big Thunder Marine of Lake Ozark has announced a new location at PGA Marina in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with a focus on Fountain Center Consoles.

“Big Thunder has done a great job representing Iconic Marine Group (parent company of Fountain) at Lake of the Ozarks, I’m excited for what they can do on the East Coast of Florida,” says Fred Ross, owner of Iconic Marine Group.

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n the summer of 1968, Mary Lou and Don Winthers gathered their four children, packed up the station wagon, left their Wheaton, Illinois home and headed to the Lake of the Ozarks for the first time. Little did they know that this would become an annual family tradition, shared with friends and several generations of their family for the next 52 years and counting.

Four generations of the Winther family visit Lake of the Ozarks every year.

“That first year, Don brought home a number of brochures,” Mary Lou remembered. “He scattered them on a table and let the kids choose the resort where we were going to stay.”

The children, named Ken, Cindy, Linda and Dave, ranged in age from three to 14 years at the time. They chose two resorts in which to spend their two week vacation: Bodies Rondavo in the Gravois area of the Lake and the Plaza Beach Resort, near the Niangua Bridge.

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Mike, Allix and Georgia Reines.

For the next five years, the family made Bodies their annual destination. Owners Fred and Bernice Bodenhammer sold the business, so the family tried a few new places for the next couple of years.

“We thought it would be good for the kids to see Florida,” Mary Lou explained.

“They just wanted to keep coming back to the Ozarks.”

Prior to the annual vacation, each Winthers child would receive a list of chores that had to be completed before it was time to leave. They each worked hard in anticipation of their favorite vacation. Mary Lou would pack a lunch for everyone and they would stop to eat during their 10-hour journey. In later years, finances allowed them to stop and eat in a restaurant.

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at the Lake. For Ken, learning from his dad how to fish and filet his catch is his fondest. He recalls all six family members climbing into the aluminum fishing boat, powered by a 9 ½ horsepower motor that would handle the main channel at that time. Everyone fished with a bamboo fishing pole. He remembers catching his first large mouth bass at the Lake. Riding the go karts, stopping for ice cream afterward and playing skeeball at the dam was also an annual event he recalls.

Cindy was 8 years old during that first year at the Lake. She recalls a few years later her brother Ken threw a fish head into the air and it landed in her long blonde hair. As a teenager, Cindy’s activities were focused on skiing and meeting new people – specifically boys.

Linda, who had earned the title as the

best skier in the family, also enjoyed fishing as a kid. She remembers the year she had to miss part of the vacation because of work, and boarded a Greyhound bus headed to the Lake just so she wouldn’t miss out entirely.

Dave had just completed his freshman year of high school when the family first vacationed at the Lake. He learned to clean fish from Fred, the owner of Bodies Rondavo. He recalls the Monday morning pancake breakfasts and the Wednesday night steak fries. He remembers going to dinner at Millstone Restaurant, which was the only place to eat on the north end of the Lake back then. The family would also go to the Denny Hilton show in Osage Beach.

In 1978, the family stayed at Dogwood Acres Resort in Sunrise Beach for the first time. This has become their annual destination since, and has grown to include Mary Lou and Don, their children, various grandchildren, friends and great grandchildren. In spite of the coronavirus scare, Mary Lou, Don and 21 other family members from throughout the country made the trip this year. Now 88 years old, they were joined by their four children, their children’s spouses, their grandchildren and great grandchildren. The youngest and newest member of the Winthers family, two-month-old Georgia, made her Lake vacation debut. Four generations of the Winther family were in attendance this year. There are 33 family members total that try to make the annual trip. Several friends adopted by the family are also there yearly.

“To me, the best part is you raise your kids coming here, and they raised their kids the same and so on,” Mary Lou said. “It’s like a reunion every year. Just being by the water is so peaceful. It’s just fun.”

“We used to be so busy, being with the kids when they were small and taking them out fishing,” Don recalls. “Now we get to just sit back and watch.” Both still enjoy going for boat rides, eating at various restaurants on the water and floating in the Lake.

The next generations have already stored numerous traditions and memories from the years. The family’s traditional pot luck fish fry continues to be a staple from year to year. Ken’s famous rum runners have been perfected and are enjoyed by all, as well as Dave’s chief a ritas – an

Don and Mary Lou Winthers started a tradition of bringing their family to the Lake every summer more than 50 years ago. Above, the Winthers hold their two-month old great granddaughter who was the youngest in the family to make the trip this summer.

improved version of the margarita. The annual float trip is enjoyed by most as well as visits to favorite restaurants on the water.

Ken and his wife recently purchased a condo at the Lake and Dave and his wife own a lake home in Wisconsin. Regardless, the family gathers at Dogwood Acres every year for the annual event.

“I always liked it here for the relaxation and fishing,” Ken said. “Seeing my children and grandchildren enjoying the Lake in their own way makes me happy.

Conversations now with my brother Dave while we fish are priceless. And the laughs, that’s what it’s all about.”

Cindy agreed, “Having everyone here is just so gratifying. It’s cool to see all the generations. The kids have just as much fun as we did. It’s almost like being a child again here.”

“It’s all about the family and being together,” Linda added. “I hope my kids and their kids get the sense of family and being together. They have their own lives, but they still choose to be here with us.

It’s crazy to think we’ve been coming this long.”

“The take away is that each generation has planted the same seed in their children,” Dave explained. My grandkids

Matt, Christa, Erin and Owen Winthers.

are hooked on the Lake. We talk about all the wonderful vacations we’ve taken and the Ozarks is consistently their favorite. It becomes a legacy because you can see what you experienced through the eyes of your children and grandchildren, like watching them reel in their first fish. Over the past 50 plus years a lot has changed, but yet there’s so much that is timeless.”

Matt, the eldest grandson of Mary Lou and Don, is now passing down his experiences to his children. Matt and his wife Christa spent the week this year with their two children, Erin (6) and Owen (2).

Matt has been coming to the Lake since he was an infant, and recalls the endless hours spent tubing and hanging out with the other kids as he got older.

“Being at the same place with my kids is awesome,” he explained. “It’s the one thing I can give them that I had in my life, in my childhood. One of the things I loved most about coming here is spending the time with family and friends. I hope my children continue the tradition. I hope Erin learns to water ski here and catches her first large mouth bass here.”

While talking about the years, the memories came flooding back for Mary Lou and Don. “The years have just flown,” Mary Lou explained. “Everyone can vacation wherever they want, and they choose to come back here. Watching the grandkids and great grandkids brings back so many memories. We see ourselves in the younger families now.”

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Osage National hole No. 9 on the River Green Course.

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ver wonder what it would be like to be a tour player? Hitting drives 300-plus yards, hitting wedge from 170, and shooting 65 like you’re playing miniature golf.

You may never hit it like a tour player but you can experience the length of the average holes on the PGA tour by playing some of the Lake’s longest holes the next time you visit.

My mantra has always been “Play it Forward” and play the tee that is appropriate for the distance

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of your average drive, but next time you play one of these courses maybe, just maybe play these holes from the tips to see how good these professionals are that you watch on television every week.

The Lake’s longest course from its tips is Osage National from the Palmer Tees. The Mountain/River combination comes in at 7,149 yards in length and the Mountain/Links combination comes in at a staggering 7,165 yards, easily outdistancing The Club at Porto Cima’s length of 7,036 yards from its back tees.

Deer Chase hole No. 8.

Conversely the shortest course to call the Lake home is Indian Rock Golf Club measuring 6,427 yards, followed closely by the Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort at 6,432 yards. Let’s take a look at some of the longest holes in detail.

The longest Par-4 at the Lake was an obvious choice, I thought. I figured hole 18 at the Club at Porto Cima, measuring 461 yards, had to be longest at the Lake, but I was wrong. Playing 484 yards at its maximum, hole number 8 on the Mountain Course at Osage National Resort tops this list. This demanding tee shot requires precise accuracy and tremendous length off the tee. Play is dramatically downhill on the second shot to a huge green, which is easily 50 plus yards from front to back. If you are blessed to hit the fairway you are treated to one of the best panoramic views you will find at any course, anywhere. If 484 yards wasn’t enough, to make it a bit more challenging, the tee ball is technically blind. You can’t see the fairway and you must trust your aim as you hit toward the trees in the foreground that frame the hole, hoping to get a favorable bounce left on this left to right dogleg. Arnold knew what he was doing when he designed this gem, making this a signature hole at Osage National. Even if you’re not playing from this tee, take a minute and walk out to see the view or lack of from the tips on this great hole.

Let’s take a look at the par-3s. Once again I penciled in the famous 4th hole at the Cove, known as “Witches Cove,” to be the longest playing at 227 yards. This time I not only missed but this hole came in a distant third behind the 7th hole at Lake Valley Country Club measuring 228 yards. The winner, measuring a staggering 239 yards, is hole number 8 at the Golf Club at Deer Chase. To make matters worse, this monster par-3 plays 239 yards uphill making it feel like you have to fly the ball 250 yards-plus just to make it green high. Depending on where the pin is situated it could play an additional 20 yards further if the pin is located back of center.

They have multiple tee boxes on this hole so thankfully the tees are not there very often, but I have hit my share of drivers here. If you want to feel like you’re playing on tour with the pros, play those driveable par 4s well here’s your chance … play this par 3 like a par 4 and swing away. I bet you make more 4s than 3s.

Osage National hole No. 8 on the Mountain Course.

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Osage National hole No. 8 on the Mountain Course. PROVIDED PHOTOS

You might be thinking the 559 yard 14th at the Club at Old Kinderhook or the 561 yard 3rd hole at Oaks at Margaritaville would top the list of longest par-5s but you would be wrong.

We once again head to Osage National and look at number 9 on the River Course, measuring 626 yards.

R&A figures report the average driving distance for a male amateur to be 215 yards and male amateurs with handicaps of five or below only average 240 yards, so this hole will be a lot to handle. Taking those figures into consideration, the average male amateur would have 411 yards into the green for his second, and after the third if he were fortunate, he would still have over 200 yards to the green. Now you think of tour pros where the longest hitters would be challenging this hole in two makes you understand just how good they are. To make matters worse there is trouble right and left off the tee, and the fairway narrows considerably by the green leaving you a very small area to run ball onto the green. The green is easily 40 to 50 yards deep with a large hump in the

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middle separating the two tiers of this green, making this a very demanding hole no matter what tee you decide to play.

I am not an advocate for playing golf from its farthest point as I want golf to be as fun, enjoyable and as fast as possible. When I got to move up to the senior tees I took full advantage and my score has reflected it by having a lot more scoring opportunities instead of putts for par. Looking at the length of some of these holes and the scores they post on a weekly basis on tour will give you an idea of how good they really are. If you look at the yardage at most tour events at well over 7,000 yards and the Mountain/Links coming in at 7,165 yards it would probably rank toward the bottom for total length of courses that are played.

It is a challenge to try to play from this yardage to see how you stack up, but I guarantee you will have more fun playing the tees that are suited for you.

Here’s to making more birdies and less X’s by “Playing it Forward.”

Golf Q&A

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Expert Can I use the new out of bounds rule anytime?

— Brandon D., Jefferson City This is a great question as it gets asked of me all the time. The new local rule you are referring to allows a player who has hit their ball out of bounds or has lost their ball outside of a penalty area the option of playing their next shot from the fairway, no closer to the hole, adjacent to where their ball went out of bounds or was thought to have come to rest but was never found, or returning to the previous spot of their shot and proceeding under the traditional stroke and distance penalty.

If this new option is selected, the player will incur a twostroke penalty, so if their first shot was lost or out of bounds, the next shot may be played from this point in the fairway and they would be laying three hitting their fourth shot. This local rule needs to be enacted by the local club, league or tournament you are playing in to be utilized otherwise you must play the original stroke and distance penalty under Rule 18 in the Rules of Golf. Before any tournament, league play or outing with your buddies I would find out how they will be playing this situation as this will alleviate a lot of bad feelings after the round.

I hit my driver the same distance off the tee as I do my 3 wood. Why is this and should I consider getting a new driver?

What should I focus on to lower my scores the fastest. I typically shoot upper 90s and would love to break 90 this year?

— John T., Brumley I am glad you asked this question because I believe it is a simple solution and you will be breaking 90 in no time.

Focus on shots within 100 yards of the green, including your putting. The next time you play nine or 18 keep track of how many shots you take from 100 yards and in and count your putts. I think you will be amazed that the majority of shots are taken here, so let’s focus the attention here. Looking at average statistics, a player who shoots between 85-89 hits three to five greens in regulation, hits 40 percent of the fairways, has 6 pars and averages 33-35 putts around. Work on your short game and make sure you are averaging 33-35 putts per round. Work very hard at getting the ball on the green every time when you’re 50 yards or less away and continue to improve from 50 to 100 yards. If you can get the ball on the green every time from 50 yards and in and one or two putt every green, I believe you will have no trouble breaking 90 very shortly.

Is your tee ball important? Of course it is. Take a club off the tee which will insure your best chance of hitting the fairway and not just automatically pull out the driver. It may not be as much fun to hit 3 or 5 wood off the tee, but if you shoot better scores I think you will find yourself enjoying this great game even more.

Here’s to breaking 90 and then 80!

Paul Leahy is a PGA golf professional and the director of golf at The Oaks at Margaritavlle Lake Resort.

— Dave P., Gravois Mills This is another great question that has many possible answers. The driver and 3 wood scenario you are talking about effects many players. The difference in length of these two clubs is typically about one inch. This doesn’t seem like a lot but many players are able to swing the shorter 3 wood with the same club head speed as their driver. Couple this with the loft of the 3 wood and it can produce similar results. If this is the case I would check the loft of your driver. You potentially have too little of loft to maximize your distance, and you are not launching your driver at the preferred trajectory which in turn affects distance. You could have your local PGA professional test your swing speed with each club to verify the difference in club head speed and also check the launch characteristics of each club to make sure you are getting the optimal distance on each club before you opt to purchase that new driver.

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COLOR Our top places to go during the crisp days of fall STORY BY KAREN THORNTON

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he fall offers picture perfect opportunities with one scenic photograph of nature or sights. While you are driving, hiking, biking or just taking a walk, those prized photo opportunities are out there.

Folks travel from all over to view the beauty here at our Lake. We have geese homing south, deer are visible, and then there’s the actual Lake which covers more than 1,000 miles of shoreline. We have the most picturesque fall colors anywhere. The views from the boat to shore in the early morning are spectacular. The peak season varies (usually around midOctober) so it’s best to check the Missouri Department of Conservation website for up-to-date reports on fall foliage.

So grab your camera, and plan to visit our top fall destinations this season.

A WINERY EXPERIENCE Most of us have driven to Branson. We have seen Elvis, watched an illusionist, been on the Titanic, listened to many of the music groups, and of course, have all shopped Branson Landing. However, have

you tasted Missouri wine?

There is a VIP Branson Wine Tasting and Dinner Tour that will take you around in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Coach. You’ll be chauffeured to three different local wineries during this four-and-a-half hour experience, and can even bring a group of 16 friends.

At this time, the tour is offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays well into the fall, and costs about $80.

It’s always best to call and check the schedule for any events happening at this time.

While you are in Branson, Mount Pleasant Estates is offering to roll out the red carpet to greet you. They have group tours or you can take a self-guided tour. The 9,200 square-foot tasting and bottling facility has many unique opportunities to enjoy that glass of wine. Want to learn “how” to taste wine or more about winery etiquette? Every Wednesday and Saturday through December they have Wine 101 classes. For just $10 a person participants will leave with a heightened appreciation of wine. Other experiences at the winery include bottling your own dessert wine or book a private tasting.

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Excursion tickets cost $29, the dinner train starts at $69 and the Polar Express starts at $46 for adults. Children and toddler rates, and veteran/military and other discounts available.

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SCENIC TRAIN RIDES What about a train ride through the foothills of the Ozark Mountains? Welcome aboard the Branson Scenic Railway for a 40-mile roundtrip through tunnels and bridges while you step back in time.

Departing from the historic Branson Depot, in the beginning it was a railway for industry and now the industrial purpose is shared with travelers who would like to take a ride.

You’ll learn about the history and see unique decorative features between the cars. The train runs from March-December. During the holidays the Polar Express ride is a popular attraction when the train is decked out for the season and Santa comes to visit.

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Saturday April-October. You’ll enjoy a four-course candlelight meal while you take in the sights and sounds of the locomotive.

For the very first time this fall Silver Dollar City is having a “Harvest Festival.”

You will come home with new ideas for pumpkin carving after seeing the thousands of illuminated pumpkins on display.

The event features new artisans each week, glowing rides into the night and lots of pumpkin-flavored foods.

Sycamore Creek Family Ranch in Branson opens the farm for The Fall Roundup on weekends in October. A great way to get outside and let the kids play on the farm while enjoying hot cocoa by a bonfire and lots of fun activities.

When is the last time you enjoyed some good old-fashioned square dancing? Gainesville has a Hootin an’ Hollarin Festival September 17-19. Their schedule includes a pie eating contest, parades, a pet show, pageants, shopping for

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hand-made crafts, artisan demonstrations, and lots of games and activities. It’s one more way to enjoy our heritage in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. This event calls for hand-clapping and toe-tapping dancing, to the infectious music we may have forgotten.

Gainesville has a population of less than 1,000 but they love to celebrate. It is a little over an hour from Branson and about two-and-a-half-hours from the Lake.

One of the largest fall events in Missouri will take place Oct. 9-11 in Mt. Vernon during Apple Butter Makin’ Days.

Over 400 hand-made craft and food booths, live entertainment, fresh apple butter, contests and delicious fair food will be a part of this three-day event.

FALL COLORS We actually live in the best part of the Midwest for hills and breathtaking fall colors but many venues combine the changing season with special events.

Tower Grove Park in St. Louis has a world-renowned arboretum. The park has approximately 290 varieties among more than 7,000 trees — that’s 289 acres of fall color. A magnet for migrating birds, the park is noted for the North American songbirds and waterbirds using the route to rest.

Farmers’ Markets, Food Truck Fridays, an Earth Day Festival and Harvest Festival

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are some of the activities happening in September and October. This is a great spot for a picnic and a little bird watching.

Across the state, outside of Kansas City is Powell Gardens with 970 acres and nine themed gardens. This is the spot for the changing leaves over the hills, meadows, ponds and modern architecture throughout the grounds.

The gardens welcome photographers.

There are often special events held on the property, some free, while others are a small fee. On Sept. 17, to celebrate National Honey Month, Show-Me the

Honey will include a presentation from a local beekeeper, cooking with honey and information on its health benefits. On Oct. 15, a local chef will demonstrate how ingredients are used from Powell Gardens and provide recipe ideas, and a prepared lunch. Cost for both programs is $35.

Located about a 45-minute drive from downtown Kansas City or 15 minutes east of Lee Summit on US Highway 50.

Editor’s Note: As of press time all events were verified, but please check venue for more information and to confirm.

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It’s finally here! Our re aders have vote d and chose more than 160 winners in the 11th annu al B est of the L ake.

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iles of the Lake’s shore offers stunning views of native Missouri trees and blooms, homes, restaurants, and bars nestled among them.

Some of those drinking and dining businesses are on the water where guests watch skiers kick up frothy wakes and jet skis sport rooster-tails. Off the water, restaurant and bar owners have dug deep roots in the Missouri hills to offer equally-good quality and good times. All of these places add flavor to the Lake experience — a flavor that beckons people to return.

One of the Lake’s favorite restaurants is Blondies Burger Bar on the Bagnell Dam Strip. Blondie’s burgers won firstplace honors in 2020 because of their flavor, says owner Larry Giampa. “It’s all about seasoning!” he adds. “Every home cook knows how to make a burger,” but the secret to a great burger is in the seasoning. That’s why customers come to Blondies.

Redhead Lakeside Grill in Osage Beach took first-place honors in the Dining on the Water and Bar/Grill categories, honors that Chef Pierre Torres attributes to the owner’s vision for the facilities, high standards for cleanliness, a well-trained staff, and the use of local products for fresh flavors.

Off the water but just as popular is Jones Outpost in Montreal. That restaurant won first place in the All Around category. Head waitress April Warner says, customers “never go home hungry.” The portions are huge and the flavors great so people eat well every time they frequent Jones Outpost. This restaurant won again as the Lake area’s best New Restaurant.

Best Breakfast & Meal for the Money: Stewart’s Restaurant, home of the world-famous cinnamon roll. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

Michael Jones owns Jones Outpost and believes the reasons for the restaurant’s wins include the fact that his restaurant “takes no shortcuts.” Burger meat is ground fresh every day, and the menu is full of comfort foods guaranteed to please. He also takes pride in the high quality of customer service his staff provides.

Several fine dining restaurants won top honors as well.

First-place in seafood is Jeffrey’s Prime Rib and Lobster on KK in Osage Beach, owned by Jeffrey Super, a “selfproclaimed lobster-ologist.” Chef Super has overseen tens of thousands of pounds of cold-water lobster over a 37-year career that began in Joseph Boer kitchens. Twenty-seven of those years were in Boer’s first restaurants to his most recent, The Blue Heron. Now, Super carries on the Lake tradition begun by Boer: batter-fried lobster. In addition to lobster, Jeffrey’s Prime Rib and Lobster serves a moist, flavorful North Atlantic salmon that customers like.

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Other fine dining restaurants to earn top honors were Michael’s Steak Chalet for steak, JB Hooks for its Happy Hour, and Baxter’s Lakeside Grill in the categories of Fine Dining and Most Romantic. Each of these three also offers outdoor seating as well as banks of windows affording diners spectacular views of the Lake in all its glory.

Another Lake tradition is Stewart’s “biggest buns at the Lake”— cinnamon buns, that is. With three locations around the Lake from the Strip to Camdenton and in Greenview, Stewart’s earned readers’ nods three times, first as the best Meal for the Money, as Friendliest Restaurant, and in the Breakfast category. Stewart’s serves classic breakfast items, including eggs, bacon, pancakes, and those giant sweet rolls sized to feed a table of four or more.

The Butcher Shop took top honors in catering. Owner Chris Stevens says quality ingredients make all the difference.

Stevens adds that delivering flavor at a good price point is an equally important part of his business model.

The Brew Brothers Coffee Shop in Eldon was a first-place winner for its fair trade coffee brews. Brew Brothers also uses local dairy and bakery suppliers.

Readers recognized their favorite casual food also. PaPPo’s Pizzeria and Pub and Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, both located on the Osage Beach Parkway earned customer appreciation.

Wobbly Boots took top honors in four categories: Barbecue, Wings, Ribs, and Nachos. PaPPo’s was a shoe-in for Pizza

and for the best Pub. PaPPo’s is known for a lengthy list of craft brews and tastings. Short-order food is also popular at the Lake. Phat Sal’s took top honors in Subs/Deli while Missouri’s own Andy’s Frozen Custard is number-one for creamy, frosty treats.

Diners hungry for something other than burgers, pizza, barbecue, steak, or seafood may find the top-rated Asian fare at China Town in Camdenton more to their taste at lunch or dinner time. If, however, Cajun flavors with great waterfront views will fill the bill, then first-place winner, the Shorty Pants Lounge on the water in Osage Beach, is the place.

When Italian is on the menu, diners voted for Li’L Rizzo’s as their first choice. However, when people want spicier notes, they turn to MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina, given first-place honors by voters. Both restaurants are in Osage Beach, the town that fills the bill when the family cannot agree on a cuisine. For 2020, readers gave the nod for Best Buffet to HyVee where pizza, comfort foods, pasta, sushi, and more will satisfy.

While many of these restaurants serve beer, wine, and cocktails, only one stood out from the rest for wine. Seven Springs Winery in Linn Creek earned the readers’ approval for first place. The winery’s vines on the road in and outstanding views of the Ozark hills while sipping add to the charm of Seven Springs. In fact, every winner proves how deep and wide the Lake’s treasures extend from shore to hills.

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CHICKEN WINGS Winner: Wobbly Boots Roadhouse Second Place: PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub

HOMESTYLE FOOD Winner: Stewart’s Restaurant Second Place: Jones Outpost

ICE CREAM/CUSTARD SHOP Best Mexican: MaMa CiTa’s. ALAN WOHLGEMUT PHOTO

Winner: Andy’s Frozen Custard Second Place: Ice Cream Factory

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ITALIAN

Winner: Jones Outpost Second Place: Stewart’s Restaurant

Winner: Li’L Rizzo’s Second Place: Domenico’s Italian Restaurant

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Winner: China Town Second Place: Wok n Roll

Winner: MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina Second Place: Vista Grande

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Winner: Wobbly Boots Roadhouse Second Place: The Butcher Shop

Winner: PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub Second Place: Alley Cat’s Pizzeria

BREAKFAST Winner: Stewart’s Restaurant Second Place: Rusty Rooster Cafe

BUFFET Winner: Hy-Vee Second Place: Golden Corral

BURGER Winner: Blondies Burger Bar Second Place: Baxter’s Lakeside Grille

RIBS Winner: Wobbly Boots Roadhouse Second Place: The Butcher Shop

SEAFOOD Winner: Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster Second Place: Backwater Jack’s

STEAKHOUSE Winner: Michael’s Steak Chalet Second Place: Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster

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SUBS/DELI Winner: Phat Sal’s Second Place: Jimmy John’s

DINING ON THE WATER Winner: Redhead Lakeside Grill Second Place: Backwater Jack’s

FINE DINING Winner: Baxter’s Lakeside Grille Second Place: Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster

The food at Jones Outpost helped rank this restaurant the Best New Restaurant. MITCH PRENTICE PHOTO

HAPPY HOUR Winner: JB Hook’s Second Place: Baxter’s Lakeside Grille

PUB Winner: PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub Second Place: Tirebiters

FRIENDLIEST RESTAURANT Winner: Stewart’s Restaurant Second Place: Jones Outpost

NEW RESTAURANT (2 YEARS OR LESS) Winner: Jones Outpost Second Place: MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina

MOST ROMANTIC Winner: Baxter’s Lakeside Grille Second Place: Michael’s Steak Chalet

MEAL FOR THE MONEY Winner: Stewart’s Restaurant Second Place: Jones Outpost

CATERER Winner: The Butcher Shop Second Place: HalfSauced BBQ

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opulation totals swell during the Lake’s season.

One event alone, internationally known, brings 90,000 to 100,000 people to dine, drink, raft up, and watch boats compete for record-setting speed. That’s the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in late August every year. Since the Shootout moved to Captain Ron’s in 2008, it has brought $1.8 million to local fire departments, food banks, and charities meeting local needs. Lake Lifestyles’ readers voted for the Shootout as the Lake’s Best Event.

Throughout the year, people visit to take advantage of two state parks. Established in the 1930s and transferred into the state’s care in 1946, Lake of the Ozarks State Park has swimming beaches, hiking trails, fishing piers, shelters, and playgrounds. What readers admire, according to the 2020 Best of the Lake votes, is the park’s campgrounds. Campers can choose between basic and electric campsites, or larger group campsites suitable for families, reunions, or nonprofits. They may also opt for yurts while all campers can stock up on supplies at the park’s camp store.

The other state park in the Lake area is Ha Ha Tonka State Park, purchased for state use in 1978 and perfect for Family Amusement, the category in which the park took first place in 2020. With old castle ruins overlooking a spring-fed cove and mighty birds of prey riding the currents, the park sparks imaginations. Trails lead from the castle to a water tower and steps that descend the bluffs to a natural bridge, sinkholes, and the spring. Fishermen and women line the banks of the spring year-round. A picnic shelter in Spring Cove Park welcomes families to sit and watch yachts and kayaks

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share the water. Parents can share their knowledge of the park’s history, geologic features, flowers in bloom, wildlife, and birds as they walk the trails with their children.

Another family fun venue that readers endorse is Sugar Creek Miniature Golf on Bagnell Dam Boulevard. Owners Bob and Erin Kaminski believe Sugar Creek won first-place because of two “cool and shady 18-hole courses,” featuring native trees and natural creeks. “Customers keep coming back year after year,” said Erin because it’s beautiful, clean, and lots of fun.

For the game of golf, readers voted Osage National Golf Club as the first-place winner. General manager Ryan Manselle thinks it is due, in large measure, to the natural beauty of the layout. From the clubhouse on high, golfers can view large swaths of the course, eagles soaring overhead, and the rich colors of Missouri’s hills year-round. Twenty-seven holes with “three very unique nines” are more of the reasons golfers admire Osage National, adds Manselle. With credit given to staff and members, he thinks the overall culture of the club makes it a winner.

An early morning jogger at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Best Family Amusement. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

Still most people come to Lake of the Ozarks for what the water offers, and that includes what swims below the surface. Fishing Guide Casey Scanlon is number-one in that category. As a “full-time professional angler” with the Fishing League Worldwide Pro Circuit, Scanlon has the credentials to guarantee his customers will catch fish. He’s been making that guarantee for 10 years, and his success speaks for itself in his first-place win.

Resorts where guests can stay, dine, drink, swim, play, and get on the water — all in one location — also bring people to the Lake. The top choice for all that and more in 2020 is Margaritaville Lake Resort on KK in Osage Beach. With 494 guest rooms and suites, guests can fill all their vacation needs without leaving the property. Margaritaville’s amenities include a coffee shop, cocktails at Chill or the Tiki Hut Pool Bar, Frank & Lola’s Pizzeria for take-out or dining in, and full-service dining in JB’s Boathouse Grill or Landshark Bar and Grill. Margaritaville also offers an indoor waterpark, outdoor pool, and two golf courses, The Oaks and The Nine Hole for 27 challenging holes to play. From the Port of Indecision, guests can rent boats and accessories for fun days on the water.

A different Place to Grab a Beer is also the Best Kept Secret at the Lake, two Best of the Lake categories won by one business, also on KK in Osage Beach. It’s Ozark Distillery and Brewery where customers can schedule tours to learn a little about the products sold in the tasting and sales room.

These include flavored moonshine made from corn, bourbon whiskey, vodka, and brews such as a Kolsch, Pilsner, IPA, and Stout. Head distiller Dave Huffman leads tours that fill up fast so reservations are recommended. The cost is $10 for

45 minutes that show the equipment and methods in use.

The Lake’s visitors and residents have come to expect music in the air and on the water, and the Lake delivers.

One band — in fact the band earning first-place honors four consecutive years from 2017 to the present — is a 9-piece “hometown band” known as The i-Berrys. When asked about the reasons for its success, band member Roger Hulett says the eclectic mix of musical genres from Celtic to Top 40 plus pure joy in performing builds an audience. Everyone on stage and off has fun. Furthermore, he adds, as “the Lake is our hometown [the band gets] most of our energy back from the hometown crowd.”

On the water, the Lake crowd may tune in to local radio stations, including 93.5 Rocks the Lake, voted best Radio Station. Mix 92.7, on the other hand, earned top honors for the Lake’s Best Radio Personality or Team, and for 2020, that person is Mike Clayton.

By day or at night, off the water, year-round residents and tourists can learn to dance with lessons from La Roca Dance Studio. As an event venue, families, organizations, and wedding parties can rent the club for special occasions.

Co-owner Amy Hernandez is a Lake of the Ozarks native who returned to the area after time in college and corporate work. Here she added her wedding and event coordination talents to husband and co-owner Peter Hernandez’s awardwinning dance résumé to establish and build La Roca.

The Lake is rich in natural beauty and wonder. It also has a wide array of manmade wonders. Both nature and man have made Lake of the Ozarks a destination for entertainment, leisure, and the arts. These continue to thrive and bring people back for more.

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Winner: Ozark Distillery & Brewery Second Place: Jones Outpost

Winner: Osage National Golf Club Second Place: Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf, Club & Spa

BEST LAKE EVENT

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Winner: Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Second Place: Dogwood Festival

Winner: Sugar Creek Mini Golf Second Place: Pirate’s Cove

CAMPGROUND

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Winner: Lake of the Ozarks State Park Second Place: Cross Creek RV Park & Campground

Winner: Margartiaville Lake Resort Second Place: The Lodge of Four Seasons

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Winner: Ha Ha Tonka State Park Second Place: Big Surf Waterpark

Winner: Margaritaville Lake Resort Second Place: Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf, Club & Spa

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LOCAL MUSICIAN Winner: The i-Berrys Second Place: Don Akers

PLACE TO DANCE Winner: La Roca Dance Studio Second Place: The Fish & Co.

PLACE TO GRAB A BEER Winner: Ozark Distillery & Brewery Second Place: The Office

FISHING GUIDE Winner: Casey Scanlon Second Place: Quint Reed

RADIO PERSONALITY OR TEAM Winner: Mike Clayton/Mix 92.7 FM Second Place: Crystal & The Bear/107.9 The Coyote

RADIO STATION Winner: 93.5 Rocks the Lake Second Place: 107.9 The Coyote

Best Local Musician: The i-Berrys.

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s the most popular recreational lake in America, Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks, boating is the beating heart of recreation. Boating-related businesses drive the economy for this area. Whether someone wishes to buy, rent, play with, or have a watercraft serviced, there are myriad options and customers are quick to choose their favorite vendor.

One of those favorites, Kyle Kelly of Kelly’s Port, reported that sales numbers are up for boats, fuel, and service work in a most challenging year. One person offered the opinion that this year’s challenges seem to have opened the possibility of working from home, and soon people realized home might as well be on a beautiful lake, leading to stronger real estate, automobile and boat sales than might be expected.

Kelly’s Port, voted as both the Best Boat Dealer and the Best Marine Repair service, is headed by brothers Kyle and Ryan Kelly.

A unique element of Kelly’s Port marine service program is guaranteed same-day service. Kelly’s Port is the only marine dealer in the nation offering this feature according to Kyle.

Best Gas Dock: Redhead Yacht Club. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

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Best Boat Dealer & Marine Repair Service: Kelly’s Port at the Overland Park Boat Show. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

When asked what made Kelly’s Port customers so passionate about their business, Kyle said that he could not be more proud of team members. Kyle explained in a year that “had its challenges (the Kelly’s Port team) rose to the occasion to deliver an exceptional customer experience.”

Kyle added “a special thank you to clients. They are like family and without them, none of this is possible.”

Boaters need gas and Redhead Yacht Club customers honored Redhead’s gas dock as the Best of the Lake this year. Being singled out for this honor on a lake with over 1,100 miles of shoreline and 40+ fuel docks speaks to the customer service commitment at Redhead’s.

Named as the Best Marina at the Lake, Big Thunder has built a first-class reputation and facility with their Glencove location at the three-mile marker offering fuel, rentals, maintenance services, dry storage, and parts. In

addition, Big Thunder’s Wake Effects won Best of the Lake as Watersports Equipment Supplier. Ryan Moriearty of Wake Effects says he believes the loyalty and passion of their customers is earned by “giving each customer the time they need to make their decision so they can have confidence they have selected the correct product to meet their needs.” Ryan adds, “You are going to get the same level of service if you are looking for a tube, ski rope, board, or boat, whether it is the most expensive or the least expensive on the rack.”

Personal watercrafts make up a huge segment of the total flotilla on the Lake of the Ozarks. Surduyke Yamaha captured first place in both Boat/Jet Ski Rental and Personal Watercraft Sales. Their newest facility, Surdyke Port 20, a full-service marina at the 20-mile marker, specializes in PWC rental and boat rentals.

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Cordell Goddard and Ryan Moriearity with accessories from Wake Effects, Best of the Lake Watersports Equipment Supplier.

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Voted Best of the Lake in Marine Interiors this year, Waves and Wheels Marine Audio represents over 70 years of combined experience in boat interior design, fabrication, and installation as well as marine audio equipment, including a proprietary speaker design exclusive to Waves and Wheels. They can be found at The Boardwalk at Waves and Wheels on the 26-mile marker.

DockWorks, voted best docks, offers full-service dock design and fabrication as well as modification to existing docks. DockWorks now owns Osage Precast and can supply custom precast flooring panels in numerous designs for new installation or replacement on existing dock floors.

Boats and docks only work together with the right boat lift. For 2020, customers voted LOTO Lift as the Best of

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the Lake. Providing numerous designs including a shallow water lift and a specialized lift for two boats sharing a wide slip, LOTO Lift provides the mechanical muscle to lift our bottoms out of the Lake.

People come from every state in the union and many foreign countries to bask in the glory of this Lake. The boat becomes the working interface between human and water, the tangible connection for an immersion, both physical and spiritual, into life at the Lake. The mundane tasks of boat ownership are made infinitely more bearable by the men and women of these businesses owners, and employees who allow us to hit the water. May we be ever mindful and grateful for their knowledge, their expertise, and their commitment to our needs.

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Winner: Kelly’s Port Second Place: Big Thunder Marine

Winner: DockWorks Second Place: Rough Water Docks

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Winner: Redhead Yacht Club Second Place: Big Thunder Marine

Winner: LOTO Lift Second Place: Poly Lift

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Winner: Big Thunder Marine Second Place: Kelly’s Port

Winner: Waves and Wheels Second Place: Paradise Upholstery & Canvas

BOAT/JET SKI RENTAL

MARINE REPAIR SERVICE

Winner: Surdyke Yamaha Second Place: Big Thunder Marine

Winner: Kelly’s Port Second Place: Big Thunder Marine

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SALES

WATERSPORTS EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER

Winner: Surdyke Yamaha Second Place: Bridgeport

Winner: Wake Effects by Big Thunder Second Place: Surdyke Yamaha

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ersonal customer service close at hand, the ability to see and try merchandise in real time, and products and services not found elsewhere — all that is the shopping experience at Lake of the Ozarks.

Of course, the Lake has its share of so-called Big Box stores. In fact, three businesses with multiple locations, including one at the Lake, won first-place honors from our readers. They were Slumberland Furniture, HyVee grocery, and Shoe Carnival.

Slumberland Furniture took top honors in two categories: Furniture and Beds/Mattresses. The store delivers to addresses all around the Lake, and provides furnishings and accessories for every room in a home. When stocking the pantry and refrigerator, readers ranked HyVee first choice. Shoe Carnival was the Lake’s best Shoe Store.

Smaller, more eclectic clothing stores were given top honors in several categories. Located on the Bagnell Dam Strip, Split Arrow Boutique, a local shop featuring KanCan jeans, was the readers’ choice in two categories: Boutique and Women’s Clothing. Another store on the Strip won first for Beach and Swimwear. That business is Summer USA. In Camdenton, Mint Boutique Consignments took top honors in the category of Consignment Store. Owner Holly Lowe says the name for her boutique comes from the concept of “mint condition.” She stocks top quality merchandise and offers it for sale at prices ranging from $3 to $6. Lowe also organizes the merchandise so that shoppers have room to move. Short racks are set aside for special collections such as animal prints, sporty items, and artistic selections.

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Best place for antiques: Off the Hook. CHARIS PATIRES PHOTO

What may be even more unusual for Mint Boutique Consignments is the drink menu. Customers can sip a latté or lemonade. They can also order beer, wine, or sangria to enjoy while shopping. Holly says tailoring the business to benefit consignors and customers is part of her fun. She wants everyone to enjoy being part of it.

Another consignment store to win reader’s votes is also in Camdenton. Bear Market Consignment Sales won first for Thrift Store. Located west of the City Square on Highway 54, Bear Market has one of everything and two of some

things, enough merchandise to draw crowds for bargains befitting decks, lawns, home décor, kitchens, and pets.

Across the Lake in Osage Beach, Off the Hook Antiques and Treasures Consignments took first-place in the Antiques category. Fine, well-loved furnishings as well as Lake-themed décor are predominant throughout Off the Hook. A very different Lake-themed store won for Best Bait and Tackle. Osage Beach Bait and Tackle is the readers’ first choice when shopping for gear and live bait.

One store specializing in Home Décor and Gifts, including gifts with a Lake theme, won in both those categories. Evergreen, a longtime Lake icon now with new owners, won for its extensive stock of artificial flowers and greenery, perfect for wreaths and other indoor or outdoor decoration. Now using Zoom shopping, customers can choose elements from a distance and pick up or have shipped to them a personalized wreath perfect for every season.

As a destination for weddings, the Lake provides brides and grooms with high quality fresh flowers and other products and services. Janine’s Flowers in Camdenton, the first-place Florist, is one business taking pride in every boutonniere for prom, Mother’s Day corsages, and weddings. A life-long Lake resident, Janine started her working life as a busgirl under the mentorship of Joseph Boer at the Potted Steer. She credits Boer with teaching her to maintain a spotless, pleasant workplace that invites customers to return.

Boer also coached her never to stop researching and expanding, to keep up with and even stay ahead of trends. One of Janine’s expansions was to help organize a wedding association that assessed its success four years ago. The result was learning just how significant an impact the wedding industry has on Lake restaurants, taxi services, hotels, and motels. Janine’s Flowers and associates learned that weddings put “more heads in beds than Bikefest.”

Janine attributes much of her success to current employees.

They are “devoted,” she says. One who worked for her through high school became a teacher. Now retired, that teacher has returned to Janine’s Flowers and helps Janine continue to deliver excellence year after year.

Baking Me Happy, next door to Janine’s Flowers, bakes cakes for birthdays, retirement parties, and weddings. Every day, delicious, attractive cupcakes are for sale. Baking Me Happy won the readers’ nod for Best Bakery.

Two other places selling food and/or nutritional products earned reader rewards. Coral Reef Seafood in Osage Beach took first in Seafood while Nature’s Source in Eldon was ranked best Health Store.

Finally, the sweetest treats, as determined by readers, can be found in Eldon at the Ice Cream Factory, but those treats don’t hold forever. They melt in the mouth deliciously. A very different treat made of gold, silver, and gems lasts longer. Jewelry in brilliant stone and metals can be purchased at the Lake’s favorite jewelry store, Duncan Diamonds and Fine Jewelry.

From necessities to luxuries, from slightly used to brand-new clothing or shoes, and second-hand furniture to the newest trends in décor, Lake of the Ozarks has something for us all. Best of all, it’s provided with personalized customer service by people who know what they are doing and love to do it.

Best Gift Store and Home Decor: Evergreen is known as a fun place to shop. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

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ANTIQUES

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Winner: Off the Hook Second Place: Vintage Boutique

Winner: Slumberland Furniture Second Place: Missouri Furniture

THRIFT STORE

BEDS/MATTRESSES

Winner: Bear Market Consignment Sales Second Place: Mint Boutique Consignments

Winner: Slumberland Furniture Second Place: Eldon Furniture

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

GIFT STORE

Winner: Split Arrow Boutique Second Place: Mint Boutique Consignments

Winner: Evergreen Second Place: Blair’s Landing

BOUTIQUE

JEWELRY STORE

Winner: Split Arrow Boutique Second Place: Shabby Chic Boutique

Winner: Duncan Diamonds and Fine Jewelry Second Place: Henley Jewelers

CONSIGNMENT STORE

HOME DECOR

Winner: Mint Boutique Consignments Second Place: FlipBack

Winner: Evergreen Second Place: Marshalls

BEACH/SWIMWEAR Winner: Summer USA Second Place: Split Arrow Boutique

SHOE STORE Winner: Shoe Carnival Second Place: Blair’s Landing

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FLORIST Winner: Janine’s Flowers Second Place: Baskets and Bows

BAIT & TACKLE Winner: Osage Beach Bait and Tackle Second Place: Fitz Fishing Tackle & Supplies

Holly Lowe, owner of Mint Boutique Consignments, Best of the Lake winner for Consignment Store. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

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HEALTH STORE Winner: Nature’s Source Second Place: SQeZ Juice + Health

BAKERY Winner: Baking Me Happy Second Place: On the Rise Bakery & Bistro

SEAFOOD Winner: Coral Reef Seafood Second Place: The Butcher Shop

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limbing in and out of boats, anticipating a big splash at the base of a winding water slide, and hiking over natural terrain are a few of the delights found at Lake of the Ozarks. Sometimes aches and pains accompany so much fun, but the Lake health and wellness network has a cure.

Dr. Amy Pike of Pike Chiropractic in Osage Beach is the first-place Chiropractor for 2020. Her website reminds patients that Pike’s goal is to “make your spine feel divine.”

Dr. Pike understands that people tend to call for an appointment when they are in pain, and her practice strives to help people “in that moment” whether they are local patients or tourists. Her goal is to get people back into the water and back to their families for fun.

In addition, Dr. Pike’s practice uses a whole family approach. She seeks to promote overall health for everyone in the family from colicky babies to older patients. More important, she helps patients recognize the simple steps they can take to return to health and agility. She offers nutritional advice and exercise programs that don’t require a gym.

For those who would like a gymnasium and trained professionals to help them, the Lake has that kind of support, too. Anytime Fitness in Osage Beach was given the firstplace nod for favorite Fitness Center/Gym. Tim Garner, former co-owner of Anytime Fitness, was chosen as the Lake’s best Personal Trainer.

With a physician’s consultation, some at the Lake will find strength and agility through physical therapy resources. Among those is first-place Physical Therapist, Courtney Hulett. Those physicians who could refer patients for therapy, if warranted, include Dr. Jeff Jones, first-place winner for Orthopedic medical services.

Dr. Christine Livek, a Family Practice physician, earned top honors in that category. She too could refer patients for physical therapy, but her practice encompasses children, adults, and seniors with a wide variety of conditions and needs. She visits nursing homes and sees patients in clinic.

One of the reasons she may have ranked first is her willingness to share the win. Dr. Livek attributes much of her success to “exceptional nurses” who perform intake.

Dr. Livek also advocates for spending time to listen, something her staff enables through their work. Listening is very important for nursing home patients who are especially isolated during trying times. If Dr. Livek could have one wish fulfilled, it would be for more doctors in family medicine and primary care at the Lake.

Best Family Practice: Dr. Chris Livek.

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Come relax and rejuvenate in our expanded MedSpa with esthetician Bonnie McDermott, and Dr. Eshraghi offers over 20 years experience injecting Botox and facial fillers to help keep you looking younger.

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Specialty medicine is well represented at the Lake.

First-place obstetrician and gynecologist is Dr. Mona Afrassiab, a Lake Regional Health System physician who has described the Lake as a “wonderful community.”

Once those babies are born, readers voted for Dr. Trent Russell in Pediatrics, and he has earned this first-place award more than once. Perhaps the joy he finds in watching babies grow and thrive is one reason.

Podiatry and Psychology are two more specialties represented well. Dr. Cody Fox is the first choice when feet need care as a result of poor circulation or trauma.

For wounds that may be invisible, readers cast the most votes for Lane Armstrong and his behavioral and mental health counseling services.

For general dental care, Dr. Christopher Rapp earned the Lake’s trust, and for orthodontia, Dr. Michael Schulte is the Lake’s first choice. Dr. Brian Eveland garnered first-place honors for Optometry while Dr. Karen Eshraghi is first for dermatologic care.

Any one of these health and wellness experts may recommend prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or OTC therapeutics. For those, Lake Lifestyles’ readers recognized Lake Regional Pharmacies with seven locations as their first choice.

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Winner: Dr. Amy Pike Second Place: Dr. Harold Marrow

Winner: Lane Armstrong Second Place: Dr. Satnam Mahal

DENTIST

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Winner: Dr. Christopher Rapp Second Place: Dr. Joseph Muff

Winner: Courtney Hulett Second Place: Angela Torres

ORTHODONTIST

PHARMACY

Winner: Dr. Michael Schulte Second Place: Dr. Brad Twaddle

Winner: Lake Regional Second Place: Walgreens

DERMATOLOGIST

PERSONAL TRAINER

Winner: Karen Eshraghi Second Place: Angel Allen

Winner: Tim Garner Second Place: Rona Schaefer

FAMILY PRACTICE

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Winner: Dr. Chris Livek Second Place: Dr. James Neill

Winner: Anytime Fitness Second Place: Tri-County YMCA

OBGYN Winner: Dr. Mona Afrassiab Second Place: Dr. Brandy Nichols

OPTOMETRIST Winner: Dr. Brian Eveland Second Place: Dr. Diana Scoggin

ORTHOPEDIC Winner: Dr. Jeff Jones Second Place: Dr. Cody Fox

PEDIATRICIAN Winner: Dr. Trent Russell Second Place: Dr. Shari Neill

PODIATRIST Winner: Dr. Cody Fox Second Place: Dr. David Sapperstein

Best Physical Therapist: Courtney Hulett. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY LAKE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

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ne of the hottest properties in the state of Missouri is Lake of the Ozarks. It is a destination for vacations, family reunions, and weddings. It is also a place where people retire to live their best years at the Lake, in part because the Lake is rich in resources on and off the water.

Leasing, buying, or selling for all those relocating require an infrastructure to finance and protect investments. Logically it follows then that the Lake has a fair number of professionals who support renters, buyers, sellers, and investors. Among the choices for Best in Professionals Services were Accountant Eldon Becker of Lake Ozark, Financial Planner Clayton Bentzen with Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks, and Mortgage Broker Michael Lasson with First State Bank Mortgage.

Co-winners and realtors Mike Swift with Swift & Company, eXp Realty, and Sophia Marr with RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks advocate for sellers and potential buyers, too. Marr says she “loves working with people to make their dreams come true at the Lake.” She strives to take the stress off her clients and shoulder it herself so the buying or selling experience is fun for them — as much fun as it is for her.

Thank You For Voting ASHLEY CARPET Best Carpet Cleaner At The Lake 5 Years In A Row!

Residential Carpet Cleaning ~ Commercial Carpet Cleaning ~ Boat Carpet Cleaning ~ Upholstery Cleaning Deck/Patio Outdoor Carpet Cleaning ~ Tile and Grout Cleaning “We have used Ashley carpet cleaning every year since we moved to the lake. We highly recommend him.

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Once a purchase has been made or when owners have the itch to redecorate, the 2020 award for Interior Designer goes to Sally Burton with Missouri Furniture. Burton has won six consecutive years and still believes she’s “lucky to win.” Her secret to six years of top honors may be in her attitude. The Lake is her home and every customer, whether from here or not, is her neighbor. Whether the customer just needs a single chair or an entire house full of furniture and accessories, she wants them to enjoy the experience of selection as much as she enjoys meeting them and their needs.

Another resource readers ranked top-notch is Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks with multiple branches and ATMs around the area. Each branch offers loan services as well as both personal and commercial checking. Another resource for property leasing, owners’ associations, and maintenance is Property Management Group (PMG), headquartered in Osage Beach.

Once a Lake home has been established, readers put their trust in the Markus Sycora State Farm Insurance agency to protect home, auto, and boats. Through their votes, readers also recommend Attorney Cody D. Edwards with Deputy and Mizell in Camdenton for legal services, and when it’s time to downsize all that stuff before or after moving to the Lake, readers turn to Knight Auction of nearby Lebanon. For those ongoing digital and internet demands that are so much a part of living in 2020, readers chose Rich Yount with PSC Computers in Camdenton as the one to call.

As a destination for the good life, the Lake has an array of

professionals specializing in weddings, photography, and travel. Seven Springs Winery, the readers’ first choice for dining and drink in that category, earned another first place as a wedding venue. Nestled against the Ozark hills, with the sounds of waterfalls and birds, vines and evergreen trees, and facilities thoughtfully designed, Seven Springs Winery is the place where memories are made for happy couples.

First-place travel agent Kelly Spickler with Cruise Planners can help those couples plan a honeymoon or help families plan how to bring everyone together at the Lake. Charles Mitchell’s Cab Service, number-one with readers, could be the taxi service of choice bringing families to and from the event.

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For memories that last a lifetime, Brad Glidewell Photography is the readers’ choice. Fellow photographer Al Griffin thinks he knows why Glidewell won top honors. According to Griffin, “what sets Glidewell above the rest is his attention to detail in the setting and composition and his creativity in finishes.”

Looking beautiful for weddings and every day requires a cadre of workers, and the Lake has what people need. Natalie Kay Salon and Jodi Cline with Bella Donna Salon took top honors for hair styling. Donna Comelli, also with Bella Donna Salon, is 2020’s first-place barber.

W Nails along Prewitt Parkway is the nail salon readers recommend while Pat Collins with Bella Donna Salon is the Nail Technician ranked first. Esthetician Brittany Pendleton with Lake Medical Spa and the spa itself earned the most votes in the categories of Esthetician and Spa. For a soothing massage to de-stress before destination events or after a vigorous day on the water, Courtney Milligan was tapped as the best massage therapist. She is the owner and licensed massage therapist at Wildflower Wellness Spa. Milligan attributes her first-place win to the fact that she “loves helping other people on their journey toward healing.”

The best part of her professional day is hearing good reports about the effects of her massage therapies.

Many, many people come to the Lake for fun, food, and music. Some commemorate their memories with a tattoo.

Readers ranked Bad Donkey Tattoo as the best parlor and Mitch Rooster of Bad Donkey as the best tattoo artist.

For bar mixology and tending, the most votes went to

Lindsey Macomber with Margaritaville Lake Resort. Redhead Lakeside Grill ranked best for its chef, Pierre Torres, son of a chef who trained many outside his family, too. Chef Pierre Torres grew up in kitchens and feels most at home there. He believes in the freshest ingredients for the best flavors.

Taylor Girard of Willowe’s Bar and Grill near Montreal was voted Best Waitress. She says her work ethic is simple: “Customers always come first.” She strives to do her best every minute and works hard to achieve that best.

The Best Overall Company to Work For is also a restaurant and bar. Earning that high praise is Tucker’s Shuckers on the Bagnell Dam Strip.

For those days and nights when full-time residents with families and fur babies need professional services, the Lake has those, too. In the Child Care/Preschool category, King’s Academy on Bagnell Dam Boulevard in Lake Ozark took first place in the hearts of voters. After-school enrichment honors went to Rising Starz Dance Studios for Dance Schools and to ATA Martial Arts for Martial Arts/Karate Studio, both of Osage Beach.

Those fur babies need care, too, and readers found their favorites in Lake of the Ozarks Animal Hospital in Linn Creek, centrally located between Osage Beach and Camdenton. For pet grooming, readers voted for Theresa Hubble, owner and groomer at Bark Street Grooming, Her son, Josh Healey, says he’s proud of his mother every day and for this honor. He thinks she deserves it because of her “character and word-of-mouth success” in a community she treasures — as much as those furry babies she keeps looking their best. That seems to be the Lake way.

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“I work with the greatest team at Lake Medical Spa and am honored to be voted best esthetician again this year. I love working with our clients and the feeling that comes with helping to make our clients feel good about themselves.”

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ACCOUNTANT Winner: Eldon Becker Second Place: Ashley Watson

ATTORNEY Winner: Cody Edwards Second Place: Mark Webb

AUCTIONEER Winner: Knight Auction Second Place: Abbott Auctions

FINANCIAL PLANNER Winner: Clayton Bentzen, Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks Second Place: Shawn Manuel, Strategic Wealth

INSURANCE AGENT Winner: Markus Sycora, State Farm Second Place: Lindsey Glenn, Missouri Farm Bureau

BANK Winner: Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks Second Place: OakStar Bank

MORTGAGE BROKER Winner: Michael Lasson, First State Bank Mortgage Second Place: Nick Sutterer, MHQ Mortgage Headquarters

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMP Winner: Professional Management Group Second Place: Professional Services

REAL ESTATE AGENT Winner (tie): Mike Swift, Swift & Co, eXp Realty Sophia Marr, Fran Campbell Team, Re/max Lake of the Ozarks Second Place: Sherry Stevens, Keller Williams

REAL ESTATE COMPANY Winner: Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty Second Place: Swift & Co., eXp Realty

BARTENDER Winner: Lindsey Macomber, Margaritaville Lake Resort Second Place: Tiffany Metscher, Alley Cat’s Pizzeria and Pub

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INTERIOR DESIGNER Winner: Sally Burton, Missouri Furniture Second Place: Natalie Whittle

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN Winner: Rich Yount, PSC Computers Second Place: Jeremy Kee, KEE IT Solutions

TAXI Winner: Charles Mitchell’s Cab Service Second Place: Show Me Taxi

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL Winner: King’s Academy Second Place: Busy Bees Childcare

DANCE SCHOOL Winner: Rising Starz Dance Studios Second Place: Relevé Dance Academy

Best Chef Pierre Torres. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

CHEF Winner: Pierre Torres, Redhead Lakeside Grill Second Place: Allen Plemmons, Personal Chef

WAITRESS/SERVER Winner: Taylor Girard, Willowes Second Place: Andrea Gowler, Stewart’s

BEST OVERALL COMPANY TO WORK FOR

MARTIAL ARTS/KARATE STUDIO Winner: ATA Martial Arts Second Place: Lake Area Gracie Jiujitsu

Thank You for Voting Us the Best!

Winner: Tucker’s Shuckers Second Place: Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

CARPET CLEANER Winner: Ashley Carpet Cleaning Second Place: Lake Carpet Cleaning

CLEANING CONTRACTORS Winner: AR Cleaning Services Second Place: Lake Life Cleaning Services

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TRAVEL AGENT Winner: Kelly Spickler, Cruise Planners Second Place: Susan Robinson, Direct Travel

WEDDING VENUE Winner: 7 Springs Winery Second Place: Where The Creeks Meet

PET GROOMER Winner: Theresa Hubble, Bark Street Second Place: Amy & Tammy, The Groom Room

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Cody Edwards Voted Best Attorney at the Lake

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VETERINARY HOSPITAL

HAIR STYLIST

Winner: Lake of the Ozarks Animal Hospital Second Place: Lake Hills Veterinary Clinic

Winner: Jodi Cline, Bella Donna Salon Second Place: Taylor LaFata, T. LaFata’s Styling Salon

PHOTOGRAPHER

BARBER

Winner: Brad Glidewell Second Place: George Denny

Winner: Donna Comelli, Bella Donna Salon Second Place: Ray Bishop, Bishop’s Barber Shop

TATTOO ARTIST

NAIL SALON

Winner: Mitch Rooster, Bad Donkey Tattoo Second Place: Leo Wilson, Leo’s Sweet Ink Tattoo

Winner: W Nails Second Place: Linda Nails

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Winner: Bad Donkey Tattoo Second Place: Leo’s Sweet Ink Tattoo

Winner: Pat Collins, Bella Donna Salon Second Place: Whiskey, W. Nails

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Winner: Natalie Kay Salon Second Place: T Lafata’s Salon

Winner: Brittany Pendleton, Lake Medical Spa Second Place: Laury Von Gunten, Lake Medical Spa

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Winner: Courtney Milligan, Wildflower Wellness Spa Second Place: Becky Latham, Ambiance Massage Therapy

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For voting me Best Hair Salon at the Lake!

Natalie Kay Salon offers hair, nail and tanning services!

We have a nail technician who specializes in manicures and pedicures We are certified in Hothead extensions and we are all certified color specialists We have three levels of tanning to fit any Skin tone!

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am – 7pm Saturday: 9am – 4pm

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We buy them, feed them, and fix them so the men and women of this category are instrumental and indispensable as we go about our everyday chores and errands.

Precision Auto and Tire Services, voted Best of the Lake in Auto Repair by its very satisfied customers, has been in business since 1987. Owner Mike Smith says he believes his customers respond to his business philosophy which is, “Integrity and honesty.” Mike says they “never try to upsell the customer.” He and his crew fix the problem and never work on things that didn’t need fixed.

Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC customers voted Hulett as the Best of the Lake New Car Dealer. A family-owned agency for 50-plus years, Hulett has gained the confidence of their customers by being the best during each transaction. Hulett has lasted for decades because they do each deal right.

COMPLETE CAR CARE Treat your car right with proper maintenance from the professionals.

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Where Character & Reputation makes a difference!

Come see our Finance Specialist Amy Kolb voted Best Car Salesperson at the Lake for 3 years in a row!

We Buy, Sell, Trade & Consign Vehicles

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ABOVE: Justin Wagner, owner of Waves and Wheels, Best of the Lake in Car/Marine Audio. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

LEFT: Best New Car Dealer: Hullett Chevrolet Buick GMC. KATE WRIGHT PHOTO

Customers of Lloyd Belt Automotive, serving the area from Eldon, voted Lloyd Belt Automotive as Best of the Lake Used Car Dealer. Lloyd Belt must sell dependable, top-flight used autos. In the auto business since 1984, Lloyd Belt also offers a complete auto service department on site, and those customers of the service department voted Lloyd Belt Automotive as Best of the Lake for Oil Changes.

Whether buying a new or used vehicle, the transaction always comes down to a personal relationship with the seller. This year, car buyers chose Amy Kolb as Best Car Saleswoman. When asked to explain what she does that generates such a level of loyalty in her customers, Amy explained that she tries to make the car buying experience fun for the buyer. They must be having fun because after so many years of business in the community, she is proud of the number of repeat and referral customers.

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Cars roll on rubber tires, and customers of Clark’s Tire in Sunrise Beach voted Clark’s as the Best of the Lake Tire Shop. The Sunrise Beach location is run by Joel, a third generation Clark in the tire business and he takes pride in the shop’s success. In fact, Clark’s pride is on display in the new waiting room. A tire sits in the customer waiting area with a painted message: “Welcome to Our Dad’s Workshop.” Jack Clark founded Clark’s Tire in 1949. Today it is run by Jack’s sons, Bill and Berry, along with Berry’s son, Joel. As a third generation Clark’s Tire man, Joel is carrying on a family tradition that has lasted and serves the customers well.

When things fall apart, there are tow trucks. Voted Best of the Lake in Towing, Hi-Tech Auto Body & Towing has a simple business philosophy according to owner, Allen Scott. “We treat others the way we want to be treated, fairly and honestly,” he says.

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Lloyd Belt Automotive in Eldon is a family-owned business that has been serving the Eldon and Lake communities since 1984. We offer a large selection of high-quality vehicles; both American made and imports at a competitive price with onsite financing to make car buying easy.

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Scott’s business philosophy appeals to another segment of the market as customers also voted Hi-Tech Auto Body &Towing as Best of the Lake in Collision Repair. Clearly the Lake’s customers respond to quality work and fair treatment.

Keeping vehicles and vessels looking their best, K&H Auto won Best of the Lake in the detailing category. According to Andrew Lasson the things that sets K&H apart is “pride in our work, value, and convenience because we come to the customer’s location.

Best of the Lake in Car/Marine Audio is Waves and Wheels Marine Audio. Waves and Wheels provides the cumulative staff experience of 70 years. The business is also offering its own proprietary speakers to customers.

A huge segment of the leisure market at the Lake of the Ozarks is camping and recreational vehicles. Voted best Camper/RV Dealer this year, Quality RV has been in business since 1977 and guarantees an out-the-door price with no add-on preparation or paperwork fees, ever.

Most of these winning businesses have been at the Lake for decades, even generations. One is a newcomer, but the underlying business philosophy of each is to give the customer value, quality, honesty, and fair treatment. The Lake’s fulltime residents and guests can count on outstanding automotive and transportation service providers because of that philosophy.

Best of Car Saleswoman Amy Kolb. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

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AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION AUTO REPAIR

USED CAR DEALER

Winner: Precision Auto and Tire Services Second Place: Lloyd Belt Automotive

Winner: Lloyd Belt Automotive Second Place: Vince Kolb Auto Sales

COLLISION REPAIR

CAR SALESPERSON

Winner: Hi-Tech Auto Body & Towing Second Place: Brown’s Body Shop

Winner: Amy Kolb Second Place: Jason Hullet

NEW CAR DEALER

OIL CHANGE

Winner: Hullett Chevrolet Buick GMC Second Place: Lloyd Belt Automotive

Winner: Lloyd Belt Automotive Second Place: Precision Auto

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The RV Business has been booming and demand is high. Our RV lot inventory is lower than ever. Please be patient with us as our new inventory is built and delivered.

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TIRES Winner: Clark’s Tire (Sunrise Beach) Second Place: Precision Auto

TOWING Winner: Hi-Tech Auto Body & Towing Second Place: Dependable Automotive & Towing

CAR/BOAT DETAILER Winner: Andrew Lasson, K&H Auto Second Place: Kwik Kar

CAR/MARINE AUDIO Winner: Waves and Wheels Marine Audio Second Place: Mobell Audio

CAMPER/RV DEALER Winner: Quality RV Second Place: AOK RV

Joel Clark, owner of Clark’s Tire Sunrise Beach, best place for tires. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

Thank you for recognizing Precision Auto and Tire Services as the Best Auto Repair Shop At The Lake!

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ouses of those born and raised at the Lake and the palatial second homes of those who summer here have one thing in common: both need the services of a home maintenance professional. The Lake area supports a complete array of contractors in every trade and every skill, as well as material suppliers.

From design by award-winning architects to concierge service for routine maintenance chores, TXR Architects + Constructors can do it all. Their clients voted TXR as Best of the Lake in Architect/Engineer category for 2020. Another company making dreams into homes is RAC Construction, voted Best of the Lake as New Home Builder this year.

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If It Needs A Roof, WE Can Roof It From The Dog House To Your House!

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Offering: • Metal Roofs • Flat Roofs • Shingle Roofs • and MORE! “References Available Upon Request”

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Re-Roofs • Licensed • Worker’s Comp Insurance • Liability Insurance • Locally Owned & Operated • New Construction

• Snow Removal— Docks & Home Roofs • Insurance Claims Specialist • Storm and Hail Damage • Repairs

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Best Painter: Paint Doctors. GEORGE DENNY PHOTO

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For those upgrading and remodeling readers endorsed 11 North Custom Services as Best of the Lake’s Remodelers. A family business, 11 North is owned by Jeff and Amanda Dewit.

Jeff’s background in home building plus Amanda’s 10 years of experience as a professional designer give an 11 North client the opportunity to enjoy turn-key results on any project.

When asked what sets 11 North apart, Jeff says, “The level of quality we bring to the product, the customization, and the communication skills,” notably Amanda’s ability to communicate exactly how 11 North will make a client’s vision a reality.

Jeff also adds that he couldn’t do this job alone. He gives all the credit to Daniel McCoy and the rest of the crew for the smooth day-to-day operations of 11 North Custom Services.

Ozark Mountain Woodworks took top honors in Custom Woodworking. The company creates beautiful wooden pieces ranging in size from small decorative items to complete home bars and custom furniture.

For Drywall Contractors, clients of Mark Barklage Drywall voted him Best of the Lake this year. Barklage has been in business since 1983 and installs all types of interior walls. Out of sight behind those walls is the work of Catalyst Electric, a repeat winner as Best of the Lake in the Electrician category.

Catalyst provides full service from changing out a receptacle to complete new construction installation.

Another repeat winner is The Paint Doctors, voted the best in the Painter category. Paint Doctors offers interior and exterior painting for both commercial and residential customers.

Best remodeler: 11 North Custom Services. AL GRIFFIN PHOTO

Denny Youngwirth opened The Paint Doctors in 1992 and has third-generation clients. Denny attributes his longevity and success to a simple philosophy. He says, “I do each job like I am painting for my mother.”

Four Seasons Plumbing, voted Best of the Lake in the Plumber category, has been in business for 18 years doing everything from new construction to remodel and repair.

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Founded at the lake in 2000, Integrity has grown from one location to four, including Osage Beach, Laurie, Camdenton and most recently Versailles, with additional locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

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Menards in Lake Ozark was voted Best of the Lake in the Building Center/Hardware Store category, and stocks everything from building materials to hardware as well as complete lines of tools and home appliances.

Dugan’s Paint & Flooring Center, chosen by customers as Best of the Lake in the Carpet & Flooring category, dates from the original founder, Ernest Dugan, in 1871 and is still run six generations later by the Dugan family. With stores on both sides of the Lake, Dugan’s can make a customer’s dreams come to life, providing everything from design to installation.

Chris Cunningham Concrete won Best of the Lake in the Concrete Contractor category. His company does all types of concrete work from sidewalks and walls to decorative overlays. In business since 1954, Scott’s Concrete was selected by its customers as Best of the Lake Concrete Supplier.

Scott’s provides ready mix concrete for any project, including polished concrete for interior flooring in a wide range of applications.

Voted Best of the Lake in Equipment Rental category, locally owned and operated since 1970 A-B Rental & Sales carries a complete line of tools and equipment for construction or maintenance projects. From stump grinders for tree removal to scaffolding for off-the-ground projects, A-B Rental & Sales provides those things homeowners might use once a year and don’t need to purchase.

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category, Fort Knox Alarm & Security owner Kurtis Quinton attributes their repeated wins to their interaction with their customers. “We listen to our customers to determine their needs and educate them, so they know their options and they are comfortable with their choices.” Kurtis says. “Happy customers return for future business and refer others to Fort Knox.”

Best of the Lake Landscape Supply Company, D&R Materials provides any type rock or mulch for flower beds or driveways, delivered to the customer’s location by D&R trucks. Family owned since 1990, D&R represents 32 years combined experience in landscaping materials.

Bruce Doctor expanded Doctor’s Lawn & Landscape from Kansas City to the Lake. Voted by clients as Best of the Lake Landscape and Lawn Service, Doctor’s provides a full-service Garden Center in addition to their regular on-site lawn maintenance service, including planting beds, mowing, and irrigation systems.

For 2020, customers chose The Hot Tub Guy as Best of the Lake in Pool & Spa Maintenance Service. The Hot Tub Guy has been selling and servicing hot tubs and spas for over 20 years.

Among Fireplace Dealers, customers of HMI Fireplace Shop voted it Best of the Lake for 2020. HMI carries a complete line of hearth products as well as central vacuum systems.

According to Norm Buechting, owner of HMI, “We want every experience you have to feel like you are calling a friend.”

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Clients of Walls HVAC Service voted it the Best of the Lake in the Heating & Cooling Company category. “Our primary goal is to provide our clients with a worry-free, and hasslefree experience when getting their system repaired,” owner Justin Wall said.

Above & Beyond Roofing, chosen by its customers as Best of the Lake in Roofing for 2020, has been installing roofs at the Lake since 2004. A repeat winner in this category, Above & Beyond responds to customers seven days a week and can install a roof on any structure, usually in one day.

Any Lake environment carries an abundance of small crawling or flying critters and Best Pest Company controls them best according to customers. Voted Best of the Lake in Pest Control, they have been clearing intruders from homes and docks for 25 years.

From new home construction to fence installation, having an accurate land survey is critical. Best Surveyor for 2020, Miller Surveying & Engineering was founded in 1970. The firm offers a full range of surveying and engineering capabilities utilizing the latest technologies of their trade.

Integrity Title Solutions’ clients chose Integrity as the best in the category of Title Company/Escrow Agent. With offices throughout Missouri, Integrity Title Solutions handles all facets of residential and commercial real estate transactions.

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Living at a beautiful recreational Lake may be a life envied by others, but homes here have the same needs as homes everywhere. We are fortunate to have an abundance of riches in those professional craftsmen and women dedicated to keeping both full-time residents and seasonal visitors on the water and having fun.

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Winner: Ozark Mountain Woodworks Second Place: Rinne Trimcraft

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Winner: RAC Construction Second Place: Thomas Construction

Winner: Mark Barklage Drywall Second Place: J M Barklage Drywall

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Winner: Paint Doctors Second Place: Reinecke Painting

Winner: A-B Rental & Sales Second Place: MCS Rental & Supply

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Winner: Four Seasons Plumbing Second Place: Irish Plumbing

Winner: Fort Knox Alarm & Security Second Place: Lakewood Alarm

BUILDING CENTER/HARDWARE STORE

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Winner: Menards Second Place: The Home Depot

Winner: D&R Materials Second Place: Doctor’s Lawn & Landscape

CARPET & FLOORING

LANDSCAPE/LAWN SERVICE

Winner: Dugan’s Paint & Flooring Centers Second Place: CCC Construction

Winner: Doctor’s Lawn & Landscape Second Place: Paradise Lawn & Landscape

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POOL & SPA MAINTENANCE/SERVICES

Winner: Chris Cunningham Concrete Second Place: Burns Concrete Designs

Winner: The Hot Tub Guy Second Place: Vaughan Pools & Spas

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Winner: Scott’s Concrete Second Place: Ozark Ready Mix

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HEATING & COOLING COMPANY Winner: Wall’s HVAC Service Second Place: B&B Heating and Cooling

ROOFING Winner: Above & Beyond Roofing Second Place: Black & White Roofing

PEST CONTROL Winner: Best Pest Company Second Place: Mid Missouri Pest Solutions

RESTORATION COMPANY Winner: SERVPRO Second Place: A-Z Restoration

SURVEYOR Winner: Miller Surveying & Engineering Second Place: Shoreline Surveying & Engineering

Best Window Treatments: Karie Massen, owner of Budget Blinds.

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hen Brian and Lisa Ketcham started spending more time working from home a few months ago, they decided to reevaluate where “home” would be.

With their full-time residence in Omaha, Nebraska, the couple has been coming to Lake of the Ozarks since they were first married and have owned a second home at the Lake since 2009.

When Brian started working remotely from their Lake home in mid-April due to COVID-19, and with some free time on their hands, they decided to reach out to their realtor to start looking at different Lake properties.

“We initially didn’t have a strong intention to move, but the market was picking up and we ended up finding the ideal situation for us,” Brian said.

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Realtor and family friends Conda and Cody Davidson lead them to The Pointe @ Broken Arrow, a new development on Shawnee Bend.

Made up of luxury, maintenance-free villas, the construction, unique design, impressive view and outdoor space created within the development made it an easy sell. They put their Lake home on the market and made an offer on a villa that was already under construction.

“The whole COVID-19 situation and spending more time at the Lake this year provided a lot of time for reflection about what we wanted to do next, as well as thinking about retirement options,” Brian said. “Previously we were not sure if we wanted to retire in Florida or some other place, but we are now pretty certain we will retire at the Lake. This home fits very well with that thought.”

The Ketcham’s full-time residence is in Omaha, Neb. Brian is the Chief Financial Officer for Lindsay Corporation and Lisa is a homemaker who teaches piano and is also involved with non-profit organizations. They first vacationed at Lake of the Ozarks before they had kids. Once they had children, they stayed at Tan-Tar-A each year and rented condominiums before purchasing their own at the Ledges in 2009. In 2013 they bought a house in the St. Moritz subdivision at the 26-mile marker.

“Our entire family has always loved coming to the Lake. We have some friends from Omaha that we vacationed with for a few years and they ended up purchasing a second home at the Lake as well,” Brian said.

The Ketcham’s have three adult children: Lindsay is married to Dustin and lives in Lincoln, Neb.; Nick lives in Omaha and is engaged to Liz (they will be married in October); and Bailey lives in St. Joseph.

The family loves to visit the Lake year-round. They enjoy dining at local restaurants and finding new ones to try, spending the afternoon swimming and floating, and relaxing with the beautiful Lake scenery.

“We always comment about how nice the people are at the Lake,” Brian said. “We have encountered a number of different people over the years and we always enjoy the friendliness and openness of the people.”

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The Ketcham’s home is the latest of the villas to be completed. There are a lot of things that make them unique. The differences start when you arrive on the property, from the concrete roads to the flat driveways, and with less than six steps to your dock, that is something not easily found at the Lake. Each villa has its own private pool set into the back patio with a great view of the Lake, oversized garages, maintenance-free living, and clean and contemporary architecture.

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The villa has four bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. Three of the four bedrooms are really master bedrooms, and the fourth bedroom is large enough for two queen size beds, so there is plenty of room for family and friends.

The main master bedroom is on the main floor and the other three bedrooms are on the lower level.

Two of them walk out onto the patio and pool.

Each bathroom is unique and complements the bedroom it’s attached to.

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The main floor layout is open, with high ceilings and windows. A great room located on the main floor has an impressive linear fireplace.

It also has 12-foot windows and doors that open up to the upper deck overlooking the pool and Lake.

The family room on the lower level has a wet bar equipped with a fridge and a separate ice maker. The room opens up to the patio and pool area with an outdoor television. Another nice added feature is the whole-home Sonos sound system.

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The Ketcham’s closed on the villa in June, and while construction was well underway they were able to make a number of personal selections when it came to design and details. They liked the modern look and clean lines this home had to offer, and were able to pick out the lights, carpet, deck tiling, faucets and reconfigure the kitchen island and sink. The developers were open to making changes on things already completed, but the couple loved the finishes they had picked out as well as the appliances that had been selected.

“We have come to realize that Broken Arrow homes is a highquality builder and goes the extra mile for exceptionalism,” Brian said. “The lighting throughout the home is very well thought out to highlight features and create a beautiful setting.”

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“With our new place we enjoy more cooking at home,” Lisa said. “Who wouldn’t in this beautiful kitchen? Our kids also love to cook and create amazing meals at home, so we have had a lot of fun with it.”

A huge, hidden walk-in pantry is one of the highlights of the home. Kitchen cabinets are unique with vertical doors as well as the different finishes in the cabinetry. The granite used throughout the home is beautiful and out of the ordinary.

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A dining area sits off of the kitchen and main living area.

Each villa has its own pool and outdoor patio.

The couple usually spends time on the Lake or at the dock during the day and hangs out in the pool at night.

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The outdoor living space was a big draw. From the flat driveway to the closeness of the water, since everyone spends as much time as possible outside it needed to be comfortable.

The cove has a great view of the main channel yet is protected from big waves.

The maintenance-free aspect of the villas was a big draw for the couple. “Having a singlefamily home for many years, we spent a fair amount of our time maintaining things each time we came to the Lake,” Lisa said. “When you come a few weeks during the year and some weekends, we really didn’t want to spend our time working around the house.”

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ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT Having been in the construction business since he was a young kid, Dustin Wisecup, comes by it honestly. His father was a contractor in the Lake area for more than 35 years.

“I was always intrigued by the homes he built,” Dustin says. Now, having built homes for 20-plus years, Dustin was asked if he wanted to partner with another local developer, Christopher Lieber, to create something different so they started The Pointe @ Broken Arrow.

Formerly the site of Broken Arrow Marina at the 13-mile marker, the property was the perfect spot to develop luxury Lake villas. The property is located right by Porto Cima and The Villages on Shawnee Bend, is close to town and has quite the view.

“The view is what gave us the vision to want to create something different at the Lake,” Dustin said. “Our vision of the project was to create a maintenance-free lifestyle with all the benefits of a Lake home.”

It was a massive undertaking, one that included installing sewer and water lines almost a mile up the street so they could hook up to city water and sewer. When completed, the Pointe at Broken Arrow will feature 30 villas inside 15 buildings. Each villa ranges from 3,650 square feet to 5,500 square feet.

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HOME RESOURCE LIST

Furnishings: Slumberland, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Missouri Furniture

General Contractor: Broken Arrow Homes Excavating/Site Work/Landscaping: J&J Construction Concrete: Bloodgood Concrete

Flooring: Dugans Paint & Flooring Center Lighting: Butler Supply

Lumber: High Brothers Lumber

Security System & Entertainment System: The Entertainer Jamie Corwin

Plumbing: Virtual Plumbing

Shower Door: Bishop’s Glass

Electric: Raceway Electric

Counter Tops: Carved In Stone

Drywall: Ozark Drywall

Appliances: Jacobsen Appliances

Heating & Cooling: Controlled Heating and Cooling

Window Treatments: Windows and More

Windows: Boone County Mill Works

Painting/Finish Work: Premier Painting

Insulation: Advanced Insulators

Exterior Finish/Siding: Barber Stucco

Garage Door: Renner Garage Door

Roofing: Quality Roofing

Fireplace: HMI

Pools: Viking Pools

Doors: Boone County Millwork

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After weeks of solidarity, many families have made more of a transition from city-life to Lake life. With the move to working from home, summer vacations being canceled and kids’ activities postponed, some people found Lake of the Ozarks was their great escape. That’s exactly what the Marshalls decided to do.

“We’ve been hearing about how things might get rough with COVID and a second wave this winter with cold and flu season, so we figured that we can come to the Lake for a week or so and ‘work from home’ at the Lake,” Cory said. The first few weeks in their new condo was spent painting, fixing it up and replacing furniture (when they 110

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weren’t relaxing and having fun on the Lake).

Local realtors say this is a story they’ve heard time and time again as more people invest in second homes or have decided to make the move to full-time Lake living, at least for now.

Tourism officials are reporting an increase in traffic and local school districts say they are fielding questions about enrollment from second homeowners.

“We have had several inquiries from second homeowners regarding enrolling students in our district,” Camdenton R-III School District Superintendent Tim Hadfield said.

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“The central location of the Lake of the Ozarks lends for increased visitation as a drive market,” Tim Jacobsen, Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau Executive Director, said. “During the COVID pandemic families less likely to take a flight or a cruise were more likely to select a drive, and the Lake is a natural destination. The Lake offers such great outdoor activities with boating, golfing and hiking that families are more comfortable with during the COVID pandemic. In addition, the number of people enjoying their second homes at the Lake during the COVID pandemic has also created an increase in traffic this summer.”

Many second homeowners who used to consider themselves “weekenders” are staying longer, sometimes weeks at a time.

“We bought a cabin here last fall. My husband and I both work remotely and travel some for work.

Once COVID hit, our travel stopped and we’ve been here with just a couple trips back home to Kansas City,” Gravois Mills resident Centry Shell said. “Our grown children have been coming down here every couple weeks to escape the craziness as well. We feel safe and have been able to take full advantage of social distancing here. We were so

lucky to purchase when we did and look forward to spending most of our time here moving forward.”

Jim and Wendy Poulsen have owned their second home at the Lake for the past 11 years but found themselves spending more time at their second home over the past couple of months. When Wendy’s employer closed the doors to all non-essential workers mid-March, she started working from home. At the same time, their kids’ school moved to online only. The couple had always planned to move to the Lake when they retire and saw this as the perfect opportunity to try Lake living fulltime. Wendy set up an office in their bedroom while Jim began home renovation projects.

They’ve found living at the Lake offers the opportunity to get outside, go for walks, hikes and late-afternoon boat rides — many things you would not be able to do in the city.

“Not having to drive to work has provided at least an extra hour a day to enjoy these activities,” Wendy said. “We have especially enjoyed not having to do the dreaded drive home on Sunday and get to stay out on the boat until early evening with fellow boating friends who already live at the Lake full-time.”

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n this highly unusual back-to-school time, one thing that remains the same is adults asking kids what they want to be when they grow up. Doctors and nurses have always been popular answers, but there are many other rewarding health care careers that most kids never see.

Stacy Anstine found one of these careers. She is as a certified medical dosimetrist at Lake Regional Cancer Center.

Medical dosimetrists work with cancer doctors to design and deliver radiation treatment plans. In radiation therapy, the goals are to shrink and kill cancer cells while causing as few side effects as possible. This requires extremely targeted treatments to wipe out cancer while protecting healthy cells.

“The career tests we took in high school always indicated I would work in the area of helping others, such as health care or teaching,” Anstine says. “Interacting with others on a daily basis brings me joy.”

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Q&A with Lake Regional Cancer Center Certified Medical Dosimetrist Stacy Anstine

HOW DID YOU CHOOSE MEDICAL DOSIMETRY? I was still trying to decide on a major my second year into college. My younger sister had been researching the idea of X-ray school, and it seemed like a great fit. I finished an Associate of Arts degree and then applied to Nichols Career Center in Jefferson City.

Radiologic technology has several specialties, and at Nichols, I did short rotations through each specialty to get a feel for the work. After my rotation through radiation therapy, I knew it was for me. Radiation therapists get to know their patients because they spend five days a week with them throughout their course of treatment, sometimes up to eight weeks.

I spent a few years working as a radiation therapist and then went back to school for a certificate in medical dosimetry.

In the end, I put in six years of posthigh school education and earned an associate’s degree, a certificate for X-ray, a certificate for radiation therapy and a certificate for medical dosimetry.

All of these programs required passing a board exam and require continuing education each year. To pursue this position now, you would earn a master’s degree.

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what we do each day. I also love that we offer every patient hope. For some, it’s the hope of a long future ahead, while for others we offer hope that their last days will be worthwhile.

Are you interested in a health care career? Check out lakeregional.com/values. This page explores the habits and mindsets that Lake Regional team members value in each other. It also has a link to current job openings.

WHAT SKILLS AND MINDSET DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY LIKE? I spend a fair amount of time in front of a computer designing treatment plans and configuring the optimal method to deliver the prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures. The radiation therapists complete the patient simulations and daily treatments. If there are tricky circumstances, they will include me on the discussions because everything we do ties together.

After a patient is simulated, I receive the CT scan and work with the physician to begin creating a plan. Some plans are more straightforward than others are, such a treating a bone for pain. Others

take days to complete. The physician either approves the plan or gives me guidance on what to change. Once a plan has approval, I put the plan into our system so our physicist can check it before treatment begins.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB? I love my work family — we make an excellent team — and I love our patients.

They are the reason we are here doing

Medical dosimetrists need strong math and computer skills. You also need to be a problem solver and critical thinker.

You have to be open to learning. Being willing to try new ideas offered by a physician, a physicist, an educational program or a fellow dosimetrist will help you grow as a medical professional and ensure the best outcomes for your patients. You have to be someone who keeps persevering even through tough challenges and who never settles for just being good enough.

Anita Harrison is the Public Relations Assistant Manager at Lake Regional Health Systems.

CANCER SERVICES AT LAKE REGIONAL

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Entertainment HEAR THEM! Fat Polly’s in Lake Ozark, Fridays www.soulrootband.com

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ometimes a human resources director gets lucky. She knows the person across the desk will be a perfect fit for the job, and he is.

Sometimes a fella looks across the room and knows in his heart that she’s the one for him, and they live happily ever after.

Ron Schieferdecker just knew that Rob Frommel would make a fine partner in music when Ron decided to form a new band about seven years ago, and Ron was right, too. Ron and Rob have been partners

in Soul Root Band. Gifted with vocal talent, the two take turns at the mic while belting out Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Pride and Joy.” Rob shows due respect for Vaughan’s guitar skills while proving his own.

Ron and Rob had the same insight about making music two years later when they rounded out their sound after adding Bill Roe on bass and John Walker on drums to make Soul Root Band a four-man act. Still the band wasn’t complete until Theese Weber added her guitar, energy, and vocal range to the band two years ago.

Now a band of five, Soul Root Band’s founder thinks he has captured lightning in a bottle. He can’t remember a night when he didn’t look forward to playing with this band, and the other members feel the same. They love music, playing music, and performing music —although no one knows what their bandmates’ favorite genre or song is. They don’t ask, and they don’t need to know.

Soul Root Band plays music from the 1950s to the newest tunes released in 2020. Their playlist numbers at least 250 songs from the Blues, Rock, Country, and even Hip Hop genres. In fact, one of Ron’s favorite moments on any given night is when the band begins with one song, then while speaking and listening to each other through the music, transitions into another genre before landing on a different song altogether. “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” may morph into hip-hop riffs and close far from the Georgia Satellites’ 1980s rock.

That final song is different every night, says Ron. That’s the pure joy of performing with this band time after time.

Because of the experience and musicianship of the five band members, Soul Root Band is anything but a cover band.

They may play Top 40 hits from across the decades, but they add their own dimension and harmony to each hit. They play to make great music — to bring a song to life in the moment on stage, and they react to the audience, traveling from one time period to another smoothly, according to the tastes of audience members.

The band’s founder, Ron Schieferdecker, has performed with Two Buck Drunk, a band that opened for more than 15 national acts, including Head East and Blue Oyster Cult. He has also had the good fortune to open for Foghat, the Marshall Tucker Band, and Great White.

Bill Roe played with Nation, a band

Ron Schieferdecker, Paul Kendrick on guitar (subbing for Bill Roe), and John Walker on drums.

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inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame in 2019. Bill has also toured in the old Black Oak Arkansas bus with so many, many miles on it that on one leg of the tour, the band had to remove the “doghouse” so they could dump oil and transmission fluids in the engine as they hauled themselves down the road to the next gig.

Members of Soul Root Band have driven all the way to Grand Junction, Colorado to perform for a wedding. For weddings here or far, they can perform live or Ron can resurrect his many years as a DJ to help the happy couple celebrate. Members can be booked as a jazz duo or acoustic trio if four men and a woman isn’t what listeners have in mind. The band also plays fairs, festivals, corporate shows, and at bars. Soul Root Band is the house band for Fat Polly’s on Friday nights.

That Fat Polly’s engagement is three sets. Sometimes, the middle set is karaoke, allowing audience members to perform vocals with the band. Ron says he’s always

impressed by the singing talents of the Lake crowd.

Soul Root Band is a member of the Missouri Arts Council. As a member, the council will help groups pay a portion of the band’s booking fee. Interested parties can apply.

Covid has affected the season. A day job required one member to sit out for several weeks. Another band member has temporarily suspended performance to protect vulnerable family members. Paul Kendrick has been sitting in with his bass guitar.

Doyle Kempker, the band’s regular sound man, has also performed. He brings an impressive résumé with experience in Nashville’s session work. Ron’s son is building his musical résumé as Soul Root Band’s man behind the lights.

Ron Schieferdecker has been performing, singing, and playing for 25 years. He loves every one of them, but this band, Soul Root Band, is the one with lightning in a bottle. That feeling translates to the crowd. They are in on the fun, too.

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Art

MAKING ICONS AND IDEAS

COME ALIVE ABOVE: A welder by trade, Bob Augello has an eye for 3D art.

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ob Augello is the man to see if a pontoon boat springs a leak.

A local welder, he owns and operates Augello’s Welding and Fabrication on State Highway MM in Sunrise Beach. He can also make parts when they become unavailable. His welding business has grown and prospered since he opened in 2011. In 2020, he’s busier than ever.

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Rehabilitation, the space is striking for its industrial design under the direction of District Administrator Lance Smith and for the welding talent that brought that vision to life.

Augello came by his welding talent naturally. His family has been in the welding business in Chicago since the 1950s. At age 14, Augello began work in the family shop, and after graduating from high school, worked there full-time. He also studied music and earned an associate’s degree in the arts. His plan was to complete college study

ABOVE: Working from photos for each of his portraits on metal, pictured here, Augello brings Kurt Cobain to life.

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and find a way to make music his career.

A vacation trip to Lake of the Ozarks changed those plans. Augello and his wife visited the Lake during July 4th in 2011.

Before Labor Day, they had found a place to live and Augello had a job. He soon realized, however, he could use his welding skills to provide a home for his family.

A son and a daughter, now 5 and 2, have turned a couple into a family of four, and those children have taken to the Lake life.

Their favorite place, according to their dad, is Ha Ha Tonka where they love to walk the trails and see the ruins.

Some of Augello’s welding work is a nod to those children. His son has a bit

of space he calls “the shop,” the same word his dad uses to describe his workspace on MM, and like many little boys, Augello boy is fascinated by robots so he built a functional robot with the open, loving little face of Wall-E. He also built a larger, heavier robot in steel with the fanciful name of Moneybags. Using a bronze welding rod and stainless steel, Augello burnished the edges to a polished gold. The arms and legs are in motion as if Moneybags is in charge, on his way to make a deal.

Family is not the only inspiration for Augello’s ideas. He has many, and some of them become an itch to create, to figure

out how to bring them to life, to make them tangible. His aluminum sculpture of Rocky Balboa, underdog and hero of the award-winning Rocky movie released in 1976, began just that way. While Augello doesn’t call himself a sculptor, he nevertheless wanted to sculpt. He realized that single sheets of aluminum could be stacked to render form and shape, and unlike clay, aluminum was in his skill set.

The result is art. Rocky in metal is immediately recognizable. Aluminum Rocky is also like an award. It shines and gleams.

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Duncan Muscle — Duncan in honor of an actual comedian and muscle in honor of the sculpted body shown three times, each version overlaid on the other, almost as if the images are a body in motion or even a graphic representation of the evolution of a man. The overall effect is of a living, breathing strong man.

Another of these portraits is of Ronda Rousey, one of the first female professional wrestlers. The focus for this one is the solemn, determined expression of a woman who might otherwise have been seen simply as an object of beauty. Her career proves she’s more. However lovely she may be, she’s tough, too.

One more portrait is of Kurt Cobain who, like Augello, played guitar. Working from photos for each of his portraits on metal, his subjects are brought to life. The clarity and accuracy prove the artist’s admiration for his subjects.

Over the winter stretch as 2020 transitions into 2021, Augello plans to begin his next functional work of art: a car built piece by piece. He intends to be behind the wheel in about a year after he begins the flat black, sleek design that hints at big motors and the potential for speed under the hood.

To see Augello’s art, visit weldingatthelake.com or augelloswelding.com. Both will take online visitors to the same home page where they can choose another page devoted to art.

ABOVE: Artist Bob Augello stands alomgside one of his two-dimensional portraits titled Duncan Muscle at his shop.

LEFT: Augello’s Rocky Balboa sculpture is made up of single sheets of aluminum stacked to create this recognizable image.

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LEFT AND RIGHT: Augello’s son loves robots, so he built a few functional robots at his shop in Sunrise Beach.

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Fashion

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Wanting to pull off a rustic Midwestern look? You’ll have to add lace details, plaid and fringe. Fall in love with these seasonal outfits provided by Split Arrow Boutique in Lake Ozark.

Model: Tiffany Metscher, bartender at Alley Cats What she’s wearing: Cheetah duster, $38; tank top, $33; turquoise belt, $100; KanCan bell-bottom jeans, $53; necklace and bracelet by Jewelry Junkie, $30-$60.

Model: Jaden Otte, employee of Split Arrow Boutique What she’s wearing: Top, $51; KanCan overalls, $58; Charlie 1 Horse straw hat, $41; leather booties, $66; Jewelry Junkie fringe clutch, $100.

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Model: Jaycie Balkenbush, student What she’s wearing: Mustard duster, $33; skull tank, $33; KanCan jeans, $48; Charlie 1 Horse hat, $139; Myra bag, $59; necklace and earrings by Jewelry Junkie, $30-$60.

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Model: Ginger Goforth, from Lake Ozark What she’s wearing: Tank top, $32; bleached flannel, $54; KanCan jeans, $48; Charlie 1 Horse hat, $148; Jewelry Junkie clutch, $98.

Model: Jamie McKinney, Sheet Metal Local 36 for Hulett Heating What she’s wearing: Fringe top, $46; KanCan jeans, $48; leather belt, $56; Charlie 1 Horse hat, $169; Corral boots, $210; Jewelry Junkie clutch, $165.

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Wedding

Rustic STORY COMPILED BY CHARIS PATIRES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KB PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTAL BOONE

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aylor Murray and Jason Pemberton went to neighboring rural schools, so they grew up knowing each other. It wasn’t until the beginning of 2019 that they reconnected and have been in love ever since.

Jason graduated from Richland R-IV High School and went to the University of Missouri for three years majoring in Agricultural Economics and minoring in both Animal Science and Agricultural Systems Management.

OPPOSITE PAGE: The couple exchanged vows on June 13, 2020.

“We are best friends and hate not being together. When you find your true best friend you know you have found the one,” Taylor says.

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After Taylor graduated from Iberia R-V High she attended State Fair Community College at the Lake for two years to earn an Associate’s Degree. She transferred to the University of Central Missouri for two more years to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Consumer Science Education.

In December 2019, Jason proposed at his farm in the same spot that he had asked Taylor to be his girlfriend. In a love letter that he wrote and read out loud, he mentioned that he was going to enjoy spending the rest of his life with Taylor.

“I was not expecting it at all at the time but that comment made me start to wonder,” Taylor recalls. “And sure enough, once he was done reading me the letter, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I was speechless for a couple of minutes before I finally said ‘yes.’”

Wanting a wedding close to home, they decided to get married at The Rustic Sunset Wedding Venue in Stoutland. The outdoor barn wedding was the perfect setting to create a rustic-themed wedding.

The couple had planned to go on a cruise for their honeymoon but it got canceled so they ended up going to see their cattle in Oklahoma and Kansas, stopping at interesting places along the way.

Jason currently farms on his family farms in Richland and Stoutland. Taylor is the secretary for Jason’s farm, feed sales and trucking businesses.

The wedding colors were a mix of blush and dusty blue. There were three bridesmaids and groomsmen. The groomsmen wore jeans, a shirt and vest, and a hat. They chose The Rustic Sunset venue for many reasons including the gorgeous setting. There is an outdoor barn for the wedding and a building for the reception. “We wanted a rustic-themed wedding and The Rustic Sunset provides just that. This venue is also very affordable as we were on a budget,” Taylor said. The venue offers several wedding packages that includes catering and decorations. “We also know from past weddings that Karen Phipps (the owner) goes above and beyond during the whole wedding process. This includes anything from recommending vendors when you book to giving setup and decorating ideas. The owners are wonderful to work with and provide so much for a reasonable price.” The cake was made by a family friend. It was a two-tiered cake with three layers per tier. The layers where neapolitan flavored: chocolate, white and strawberry. All flower arrangements were a DIY project, made out of silk and foam flowers.

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Phil Thompson performed the ceremony. He is an elder at the Iberia Church of Christ and a good family friend.

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W E DDING V E NDORS Venue: The Rustic Sunset Wedding Venue (Stoutland) Photography: KB Photography by Kristal Boone (Macks Creek) Bridal gown: www.stillwhite.com Bridesmaid’s gowns: www.azazie.com Hair: Lindsey Thompson with Hair Affair (Eldon) Makeup: Makeup by Miss Karla (Waynesville) Florist: DIY Catering: Robins Place provided the meat and coleslaw (Stoutland). The rest of the meal was prepared by family and friends.

DJ: All Night Soundz (Republic) Rings: Galleria Fine Jewelry (Lebanon) Registry: Target, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond Tuxedoes: Baskets, Bows and Flowers (Iberia)

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Business Briefs

Pregnancy Help Center relocates, renews focus

Nick Seiner, (pictured far left) Communications Coordinator for Southwest Electric Cooperative presents matching charitable donations to Share the Harvest Food Pantry for a total of $5,000. Accepting the check on behalf of Share The Harvest Food Pantry are: Sandy Olms, Dale Horchner, Chuck Gatschenberger, Laura Peretic, Shana Aubuschon, Jacob Seidel.

Share the Harvest Food Pantry receives matching donation Share the Harvest Food Pantry has continued to serve the Camden County community with their nutritional food needs at no charge, with no interruptions in service since COVID19 started.

“We are associated with The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri,

and with their purchasing power and association with Feeding America and the USDA, we have been blessed to help feed our community during this pandemic. We are also thankful for all the monetary donations we have received this year to help our operations continue”, said director Shana Aubuschon.

The Lake Area Pregnancy Help Center (PHC) has been helping women and babies in the tri-county area for 31 years. A recent move to a larger facility has enabled them to help even more families.

The PHC moved to the former Central Ozarks Medical Clinic at 948 E. Highway 54 in Camdenton.

“The move was very much needed,” Lake Area Pregnancy Help Center Executive Director Teresa Faber said. “We were running out of room and since we moved, we have doubled the number of girls we have helped!” The 3,600-square-foot professional building is perfect for the multiple PHC uses and confidentiality, with a back-parking lot for women who prefer privacy. The former medical building has been remodeled to fit the unique needs of the PHC, with a reception area, three offices, a waiting area, classrooms, intake rooms, an ultrasound room, and a kitchen. PHC provides support to clients through free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, confidential counseling, and a variety of programs and classes.

The PHC is funded by annual fundraisers and monthly donations from churches, individuals, organizations, and businesses. Donations can be made by sending a check PO Box 384 Camdenton, Mo. 65020, or online at Pregnancyhelpcenters.com.

Lake Regional Health System announces new board member Lake Regional Health System announces Jason Hulett has joined its board of directors. The uncompensated board provides governance and oversight of health system strategic initiatives.

“Since 2012, Jason has served on our Lake Regional Medical Group board, and we’re pleased to welcome him now to the Lake Regional Health System board,” said Dane W. Henry, FACHE, chief executive officer of Lake Regional Health System. “His business background and strong community ties will continue to be an asset as we work to expand access to quality health care services for area residents and visitors.”

Hulett is a lifelong resident of Camden County.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Truman State University in Kirksville. His experience includes 30 years at his family business, Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC in Camdenton, where he rose through the ranks to

become the company’s president and dealer principal. In addition, Hulett serves on various committees of the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association.

A proud supporter of the Lake community, Hulett has served on the board of Citizens Against Domestic Violence and as president of the Camdenton Laker Athletics Boosters Club and has supported numerous other local organizations. He looks forward to furthering his contribution as a Lake Regional board member.

“For an area our size, we are incredibly lucky to have a health system that offers the specialty procedures and level of care Lake Regional provides,” Hulett said. “The staff and physicians at Lake Regional are incredibly talented and motivated to see that every patient has the best experience. I’m excited to serve on the board of an organization that does such amazing things for my hometown community.”

Hulett and his wife, Holly, reside in Osage Beach with their three daughters: Mya, Lily and Ella.

New location for yoga studio Integrity Yoga & Wellness has moved to a new location.

Classes are being held at The Shala, located at 1691 Hwy. 54, Eldon.

The new larger studio is bright, airy and beautiful. In addition to private sessions and group classes currently offered, outdoor yoga, special events/festivals and workshops are planned.

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Dam Good Pizza New pizzeria serves by the slice

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izza is big business. American’s pizza market generated an estimated $47 billion in revenue in 2019, according to a report from MuchNeeded.com. Americans at the Lake added their fair share of those dollars.

Now in 2020, the Lake has another pizza place to enrich not only the economy, but appetites, too. Located just above the dam, Dam Good Slice offers big pizzas, New York style.

A New York pizza crust is thinner than most original crust pizzas, but only just thick enough to hold hot cheese, veggies, and meat in place while a wide slice, folded in the middle, is lifted with one hand to an open mouth. That crust should give way when bitten, but still hold its shape and

delicious ingredients. That’s the kind of pizza that owners Bryan and Derrick Deitrick, father and son, wanted to share at the Lake. They brought in Rick Massie as head chef to get the job done. He can often be seen entertaining diners as he throws the dough higher and higher in order to aerate and stretch it for best texture.

Massie crafted a sauce to complement the meat and cheeses. According to Deitrick, it’s just a touch sweeter than others, a good contrast to the savory ingredients enjoyed by pizza lovers everywhere.

Dam Good Slice also serves sandwiches and salads, including a gyro sandwich and an Aegean salad. Both feature in-house gyro meat shaved from the hive. So does the Aegean pizza. Deitrick

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Dam Good Slice Pizza Restaurant and Bar 1097 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark 573-693-9954 Open Daily 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday through Saturday Sunday close midnight. Kitchen closes at 10 p.m.

ABOVE: One of the owners, Derrick Deitrick holds up a homemade creation.

LEFT: The toasted Joel sandwich consists of a pepperoni blend, prosciutto and soppressata topped with cheeses, lettuce, red onion, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette.

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says authentic flavors and fresh gyro are important at Dam Good Slice. He wants the restaurant to be a place known for fun and good food.

Completing a lunch or dinner meal of pizza, sandwich, or salad, customers can choose from an array of craft beers, standard brands, and cocktails at a brand new bar built for the Dam Good Slice. Whether seated at that bar, on the patio outside, or a table indoors, customers enjoy live music all weekend, every weekend. As the weekend winds down, they can buy a blue solo cup for $10 to enjoy “Bottomless PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon) Sundays.”

One room in the new restaurant and bar is dedicated to vintage arcade games. A pool table and classic electronic games such as Golden Tee Golf, Skee Ball, Old School Shuffleboard, and Foosball are waiting for an afternoon kids’ party or nighttime adult competition. Dam Good Slice also has space for businesses to meet. The Lake Chamber has been holding a meeting there, and other groups are welcome to set a time and date for their meetings.

Deitrick was a convention manager for 12 years prior to partnering with his

ABOVE: Vintage arcade games, a pool table and classic electronic games are available for customers to enjoy.

RIGHT: The beer board lists out the selection of beers.

dad to make Dam Good Slice come to life.

The staff that helped build a new bar and kitchen while refurbishing and renovating the building space is on hand to serve and greet customers now. They may not be

family in the technical sense, but they are a Dam Good Slice family. They welcome customers to feel at home and eat good food made from high-end ingredients, including that gyro meat.

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iners at Shorty Pants Lounge and Marina will think they’re in The Big Easy when they taste one of the specialty dishes straight out of New Orleans. Thanks to the efforts and talents of head chef Scott Munsterman, the restaurant tastefully offers both traditional bar food and Cajun specialties.

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and then Wobbly Boots, which they still own. In 2005 Scott made the move to the newly-opened Shorty Pants and has been exciting the taste buds of diners there ever since.

“I’ve always enjoyed cooking,” Scott said. “I used to grill as a kid and help my parents out in the kitchen all the time. I was good at it and decided to stick with what I was good at. I’ve always liked food.”

Scott began his restaurant career at the age of 14 as a dishwasher. He worked construction for a while but found himself wanting to get back into the kitchen. He

was hired as a dishwasher at Old Trail House in Camdenton and at the age of 19, worked his way up to kitchen manager.

Jobs that followed included working as the kitchen manager at Salty Dog and working when needed at Wobbly Boots.

Scott then landed his current role at Shorty Pants.

“I worked with a chef from New Orleans who flew in,” Scott said. “He taught me everything about the flair of cooking Cajun. I then designed the entire menu based on what I had learned.”

Scott’s talents and his unique menu makes Shorty Pants a standout. “I try

to keep the menu authentic and mix it up,” he explained. “I blend my own spices, including my personal herb salt and blackening seasonings. We make everything here from scratch, including the salad dressings.” He manages 15 kitchen employees, including cooks, dishwashers and prep people.

Although Scott has mastered every item on the menu, his favorite dishes to cook are steaks and foods that are saute’ed. Popular dishes on the menu include both the blackened and fried catfish and the pasta.

“Everything on the menu sells well,” Scott added.

“We update the menu and make changes every year, and the menu just keeps getting bigger and bigger.”

Diners can choose from starters, salads and soups, sandwiches and po boys, wraps and tacos, specialty

burgers, bourbon street eats, signature entrees, sides, desserts and more.

While at the restaurant, Scott encouraged this reporter to taste two beautifully presented dishes.

One was the surf and turf, which featured a center cut filet mignon topped with his homemade crab cake and a seafood cream sauce. The other dish was his popular smothered catfish served on a bed of rice and smothered in his crawfish etouffee. Both dishes were served with a homemade muffin.

There was no steak knife needed as a butter knife easily cut through the tender filet. The crab cake was nothing less than delicious and the catfish literally melted in my mouth. The sauces were the finishing touches and were uniquely exceptional.

ABOUT THE RESTAURANT Open daily 11 a.m.10 p.m. Closed for the winter a week before Thanksgiving reopening the first weekend in March.

1680 Autumn Lane, Osage Beach or 21.5-mile marker

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Previously known as Montego Bay Marina, Shorty Pants Lounge and Marina is an all-inclusive property. In addition to the restaurant, there is a marina, gas dock and vacation house rentals. There’s ample boat parking and ramps for PWS’s.

The restaurant gives a rustic feel with wood floors and a tall, exposed ceiling.

There is indoor and outdoor seating, covered and uncovered. Fans keep diners cool and a fireplace is used when the weather is cool. There are both indoor and outdoor bars that serve up a long list of cocktails, beers and spirits, including mojitos and a few different varieties of their wellknown hurricane. Live bands entertain patrons on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights. TV’s are placed throughout and the restaurant also offers merchandise for sale.

Although the restaurant initially felt the impact from the Covid virus, Scott said

Two popular dishes at Shorty Pants: the surf and turf features a center cut filet mignon topped with a crab cake, and the smothered catfish.

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business has drastically picked up. “This is turning out to be one of our busiest seasons,” Scott explained. “Initially we could just offer carry out and curbside service.

I had trouble getting beef and other supplies, and even had to cut my own rib eyes. Food prices from our suppliers went up, but we never raised our prices on the

menu. But then things opened up and things got crazy.”

Scott and his wife Amy have two children: 16 year- old Kaiden and 12 year- old Olivia. When he’s at home, Scott does most of the cooking. “My family enjoys it,” he said. “I don’t get too many complaints about my food.”

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YOU R G UID E TO LAK 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 BEE’S KNEES 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525 beeskneesalehouse.wordpress.com BLONDIES BURGER BAR 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1255 blondieslakeozark.com BUFFALO WILD WINGS 200 Kestrel Ln. Lake Ozark; 693-1060 buffalowildwings.com CHILI’S GRILL & BAR 3820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1116 chilis.com CHUCKWAGON CAFE 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com CLUBHOUSE PUB AND RESTAURANT (THE) AT INDIAN ROCK GOLF CLUB 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023 indianrockgolfclub.com

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EAGLE VIEW GRILLE & BAR AT OSAGE NATIONAL 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com FRED & PATTY’S TRAILS END 107 Hwy. O Laurie; 374-0228 FIRE STATION BAR & GRILL 146 Illinois St. Camdenton; 873-2222 firestationbarandgrill.com GOLDEN CORRAL 3734 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-9156 goldencorral.com GREENSIDE BAR & GRILL AT LAKE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 367 C.C. Blair Dr. Camdenton; 346-7213 lakevalleygolf.com HIGH NOON PUB AND GRILL 1289 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9960 highnoonpubandgrill.com HQ PUB & GRILL 66 North Shore Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-1600 HY-VEE MARKET GRILL 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com J.D. WADDLES AT THE INN AT GRAND GLAIZE 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com

JJ TWIG’S 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9911 jjtwigs.com JONES OUTPOST 6409 Hwy. 7 Montreal; 346-9866 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

TASTE OF THE LAKE 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

BREAKFAST

CAJUN

BEAR CREEK VALLEY GOLF CLUB 910 MO-42 Osage Beach; 302-1000

SHRIMP DADDY’S 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800

COCO’S BISTRO 5837 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach 302-5125

VAL’S COUNTRY COOKIN’ AND SASSY SERVERS 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922

COZY CAFÉ (THE) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324

WACKY KNACKY DINER 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1900 wackyknackydiner.com

HOOK CAFE (THE) AT OLD KINDERHOOK 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/hook-cafe

BARBECUE

J & K CAFE 310 N. Main St. Laurie; 207-0331

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

ON THE RISE BAKERY & BISTRO 5439 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4224 ontherisebakery.com PANCAKE HOUSE 5980 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-6400

BARN-B-QUE SMOKEHOUSE 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com

RUSTY ROOSTER CAFE (THE) 3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1778

CANNON SMOKED SALOON 23 Spring Cove Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2600 cannonsmokedatthelake.com

SHUTTERS AT THE LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000

HALFSAUCED BARBEQUE 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com

STEWART’S RESTAURANT 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2400

WOBBLY BOOTS ROADHOUSE 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2277 wobblybootsbbq.com

DINING GUIDE

98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900 8779 MO-5 Camdenton; 573-873-3000

ETHNIC

ARRIS’ PIZZA 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2288 arrispizzaonline.com

CHINA TOWN CHINESE RESTAURANT 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962 TOUCH OF ASIA 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733 touchofasiaosagebeach.com WOK-N-ROLL 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com ZEN ASIAN RESTAURANT 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0088

ITALIAN 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

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TASTE OF THE LAKE 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 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 140

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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

TROPHY ROOM IN OLD KINDERHOOK 56 Club Place Camdenton; 317-3560 oldkinderhook.com 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 CASAGROTTO PIZZA 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com

JB HOOK’S 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com

LOUIE’S PIZZA 1175 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2882

JEFFREY’S PRIME RIB & LOBSTER HOUSE 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE

PAPPO’S PIZZERIA & PUB 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com

JJ’S AT THE COPPER POT 630 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-8077 jjsatthecopperpot.com

PEPPERONI BILL’S 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365 pepperonibills.com

MICHAEL’S STEAK CHALET 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com

IMO’S PIZZA 4344 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-8300

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TONY G’S PIZZERIA 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600

MARTY BYRDE’S 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 240-2274

WOODY’S TAVERN 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0545

RESTAURANTS & BARS

NEIGHBOR’S LANDING 2935 State Rd. TT Sunrise Beach; 374-5001

WATERFRONT

OH TOMMY’S IRISH PUB 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133

BACKWATER JACKS 18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com

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

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 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

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

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COCONUTS CARIBBEAN BEACH BAR & GRILL 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com

JB’S BOATHOUSE GRILL AT MARGARITAVILLE RESORT 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.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

DOCKNOCKERS 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 552-8039 www.docknockers.com

JOLLY ROGER’S GRUB & GROG/KRAKEN SHACK

NAUTIFISH RUM BAR 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 thenautifish.com

DOG DAYS BAR & GRILL 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws 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

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SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com LAKE HOUSE 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com LAKESIDE CAFE AT OZARK YACHT CLUB 1 MM of the Main Channel 500 Yacht Club Landing Dr. Lake Ozark; 552-8401 ozarkyachtclub.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

PAPA CHUBBY’S FOOD & BOOZE 26 MM of the Main Channel 820 Serene Valley Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8000 papachubbys.com 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

TASTE OF THE LAKE 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

WINERIES/BREW CASA DE LOCO WINERY 3 Riley Mead Road Eldon; 693-1441 GOLDEN ROCK WINERY 955 N. Business Rt. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9463 goldenrockwinery.com OZARK DISTILLERY & BREWERY 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com

SEVEN SPRINGS WINERY 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.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

SPECIALTY ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com BREW BROTHERS COFFEE 404 East 4th St. Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net CELEBRATION CRUISES 0 MM of the Main Channel 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com CORAL REEF SEAFOOD 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net

DINING GUIDE GREAT STONE COFFEE 1375 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9273 greatstonecoffee.com HARMY’S CHEESE STORE & MORE 6378 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1243 harmys.com LOTO LOUNGE 5180 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1404 RANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0711 randysfrozencustard.com SIP COFFEE HOUSE 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 317-1900 SHADY GABLES TEA ROOM 300 E. Newton St. Versailles; 378-2740 shadygables.com SQEZ JUICE & HEALTH 3869 Osage Beach Pkwy. N. Osage Beach; 552-8790 sqezjuicehealth.com SUGAR SHACK 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1617 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 September 11 to October 24 SEPTEMBER 11 & OCTOBER 17

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS Bagnell Dam Strip. Anyone is welcome to park their car, truck or bike along the center lane and take part in the entertainment happening along the Strip. The September event will be held from 5-10 p.m. The theme is “A Salute to Our Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs as We Remember 9/11.” Since the May event was canceled, it has been moved to October and will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hot Summer Nights on Facebook

SEPTEMBER 11-13

MAGIC DRAGON CAR SHOW Daily, Bagnell Dam Strip. The 32nd annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals showcases all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Each year 1,000 participants enter the show. Cars line up along the Bagnell Dam Strip. www.magicdragoncarshow.com

SEPTEMBER 11 & 12

HILLBILLY FAIR Friday 4-11 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Laurie Fairgrounds.

The 51st Hillbilly Fair includes live bands, a circus, exotic zoo, kids’ games, clowns, face painting, a carnival, contests and other games. The parade will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. The theme is “Hillbillies Gone Hog Wold!” www.cityoflaurie.com 144

The Magic Dragon Car Show is usually held in May, but has been postponed to September. FILE PHOTOS

SEPTEMBER 12

RELAY FOR LIFE 6-10 p.m., Big Surf Waterpark.

The Tri-County Relay for Life will host the first annual Crusin’ to Fight Cancer event. There will be raffle tickets sold for prizes, door prizes, food and drinks, and more. Registration is free.

573-216-9256 or Tri-County Relay for Life on Facebook

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GARAGE SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. Vendors with a variety of items for sale will be set up at during the Indoor Garage Sale & Market Place. Admission free.

Lunch available for donation.

573-346-7191 or www.camdencountymuseum.org

LAKE AIRSHOW All day, Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport. Show acts and vendors will be set up during the Lake of the Ozarks Airshow.

An exciting show for all ages, watch as planes perform tricks in the air and see vintage aircraft. www.lakeoftheozarksairshow. com

SEPTEMBER 13

KIDS’ FISHING DERBY 12-3 p.m., Captain Ron’s. The Lake West Chamber of Commerce hosts this free event for kids ages 4-14.

573-374-5500 or www.lakewestchamber.com

RIDE FOR FREEDOM All day, Surdyke Port 20. The Boat and PWC Ride for Freedom will be held from Surdyke Port 20 to Truman Dam. The event is free but a $100 donation is asked for those who can afford it. Proceeds goes to Concerns of Police Survivors, the Cadet Thomas Surdyke Memorial Foundation, Supporting Heroes and The Mission Continues charities. Takeoff is at 9 a.m. with multiple stops along the way for fuel and food. A 50/50 raffle and $10 per hand poker tournament will be held during dinner. www.surdykeboatrentals. com/911signup.asp

SEPTEMBER 16-20

BIKEFEST Daily, Lake venues. Thousands of bikers will come to the Lake to participate in various events during the 14th annual Bikefest.

Vendor Villages are located at Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson and Camden on the Lake.

The popular Passport run will be held giving participants the chance to win a new bike. www.lakebikefest.com

SEPTEMBER 18 & 19

SEPTEMBER 21

GOLF TOURNAMENT 11 a.m., The Club at Porto Cima.

The Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club second annual golf tournament helps raise money for the organization to continue to fulfill a variety of needs to Lake area children. The 18 hole, four-person scramble is $150 per player. Flight winnings, lunch, a silent auction and raffles will be held. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with a shotgun at 11 a.m. www.LakeoftheOzarksIdiotsClub.org

SEPTEMBER 25-27

FALL BOAT SHOW All day, Captain Ron’s. Lots of new and used inventory will be on site to test drive during the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Fall In-Water Boat Show. www.lakeozarkboatdealers.com

SEPTEMBER 26

QUARTER RAFFLE 5 p.m., Lodge of Four Seasons. The Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks is hosting Bids & Bubbly, a quarter raffle and live auction. Held at the

Granada Ballroom at the Lodge of Four Seasons, doors open at 5 p.m. with the welcome/dinner served at 6 p.m. Auction starts at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $60/person which includes dinner and a bid number. www.lakeymca.org

invited to a cruise and evening meet and greet. The show features classic boats on display. www.heartlandclassics.org

CASINO BENEFIT

5:30 p.m., Lodge of Four Seasons.

The 7th annual Kids Helping Kids Dinner for Kids’ Harbor will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons Granada Ballroom. Social hour is at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner and program from 6:308:30 p.m. Portions of the meal, table service and entertainment will be provided by kids from the community. Tickets are available at Kids’ Harbor or Central Bank.

Cost is $49/per person with table and sponsor packages available.

573-216-5087 or www.kidsharbormo.org

3-6 p.m., Jolly Rogers. The Treasure Island Casino Benefit for Wonderland Camp will be held. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door and includes a premium appetizer buffet, a drink ticket and $100 in chips. Winners turn in their chips for tickets that are placed in containers corresponding to prizes they’d like to win.

573-392-0700 or www.treasureislandcasinobenefit.com

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26

CLASSIC BOAT EVENT 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Margaritaville Lake Resort. The Heartland Classics chapter of ACBS will host the Classic Boat and Engine Rendezvous at Landshark Bar & Grill. Registration is free but donations are accepted for Ozark Kat & K9 Shelter. On Friday, boat entry owners are

SEPTEMBER 26

BENEFIT DINNER

OCTOBER 3

FISHING DERBY 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Osage Beach City Park. The Osage Beach Fishing Derby is a free event to give families the chance to enjoy a few hours of fishing, win prizes and have a free hot dog lunch. www.osagebeach-mo.gov

OCTOBER 16 & 17

DINNER THEATER 7 p.m., Camden County Museum. A presentation of “Radio T.B.S.” will be held. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. dinner with the show to follow. Cost is $15 per person.

573-346-7191 ext. 8 or www. camdencountymuseum.org

SEPTEMBER 19 & OCTOBER 17

SWING DANCE 7-10:30 p.m., Ozark Yacht Club. The Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club hosts monthly dances. September’s dance is the Blues Boogie Bash Dance. October’s dance is Awesome 70s and 80s Halloween Bash. Social hour with dancers will be at 7 p.m., followed by dancing until 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

APPLE BUTTER DAYS 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. Craft booths, demonstrations, a quilt raffle, chili supper, apple butter and pies for sale and other entertainment will be held during the Fall Festival/Apple Butter Days. Admission is free.

573-346-7191 or www.camdencountymuseum.org

OCTOBER 24

BUSINESS EXPO 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake West Christian Academy. The Lake West Business Expo takes place for participants to be able to visit with businesses offering a wide range of products and services. Free parking and admission. Proceeds benefit Fellowship of Christian Athletes. www.lakewestchamber.com

Thousands of motorcycles will head to the Lake for Bikefest to enjoy scenic drives, vendors and biker-friendly entertainment.

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Cider Days is moving forward as planned this fall in Springfield. PHOTO PROVIDED BY CIDER DAYS ON FACEBOOK

MARITIME MUSICAL

BLACK WALNUT FESTIVAL

KANSAS CITY September & October

STOCKTON September 24-26

MTH theater in Crown Center is taking special precautions during this time to ensure the show goes on. Through September 13, “An Evening with Rogers & Hammerteain” will be presented, followed by “On the Ocean” in October. Tickets range from $27-$55. www.musicaltheaterheritage.com

Crafts, food, contests, entertainment and a parade are a part of the 60th annual event. A highlight are the tours of the Hammons Black Walnut plant which has a retail outlet so you can stock up on fresh walnuts.

The Black Walnut Festival on Facebook

CIDER DAYS SPRINGFIELD September 19 & 20 The 23rd annual event is held along historic Walnut Street which is lined with Victorian homes. Artsfest, which was scheduled earlier this year has been postponed to run concurrently with this event. Artists and food vendors, fall-themed activities for kids and apple cider will be available. www.itsalldowntown.com

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K JEFFERSON CITY September 19 Honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001 during this run/walk starting at the Governor’s Garden at 8:30 a.m. Race day registration starts at 7 a.m. but pre-registration is available online. Cost is $10 for children ages 12 and under, $15 for children 15-17, $25 for first responders and military registration, and $30 for adults.

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BURGFEST WARRENSBURG September 25 & 26 Like many other fall festivals, this two-day event will include lots of family fun. Craft and food vendors, a children’s area, a cornhole tournament, live music and other entertainment will be held. www.theburgfest.org

1855 FALL FESTIVAL OF ARTS, CRAFTS & MUSIC LEE’S SUMMIT October 3 & 4 A tradition for the past 45 years, there will be 20 stages filled with regional and local music, art demonstrations, apple butter making, wagon and tractor rides. Interpreters bring history to life with old-fashioned entertainment. www.makeyourdayhere.com * Local and regional events were scheduled to continue as of press time. Due to COVID-19, please check with venues before venturing out.

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Jefferson City is one of many events held nation-wide to honor first responders and military personnel. PHOTO PROVIDED BY WWW.TUNNEL2TOWERS.ORG

A Night on the (Meow) Town

PEOPLE IN PLACES JULY 17 @ MARGARITAVILLE LAKE RESORT

Live music, dinner and a silent auction to raise money for the Meowtown Animal Rescue was held. The organization provides a safe haven and finds homes for felines in need.

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8. Mark and Mara Riegel 9. Jessica Covington, Leah Smart 10. Marsha and Mark Schoeneman, Kenzie Baker, Tyler Boyd 11. KC Long, Josh Laudick 12. Dr. Ron and Terry Vincent

We’ve Moved!

To Better Serve You! WWW.MARTYSMARINE.COM

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PEOPLE IN PLACES The Unofficial AquaPalooza JULY 18 @ DOG DAYS

An effort to keep the annual AquaPalooza event going this year was organized after the original event had been canceled due to COVID-19.

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Three Rivers Run

PEOPLE IN PLACES JULY 22 & 23 @ DOG DAYS

The Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks hosts a silent auction and PWC run from the Osage River to St. Louis each year to raise money for their community programs.

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Come visit us!

Integrity Yoga & Wellness is a Safe Haven.

The Shala at 1691 Highway 54, Eldon is conveniently located approximately half way between the cities of Lake Ozark and Eldon.

Integrity Yoga & Wellness | 573-348-2887 See the current class schedule @ www.facebook.com/integrityyogawellnesscenter LAKENEWSONLINE.COM

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PEOPLE IN PLACES Duck Drop AUGUST 1 @ BAGNELL DAM CAMPGROUND

The annual Duck Drop was held along the Osage River. Ducks were dropped into the Osage River on a race across the finish line.

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7. Michael and Sharon Harmison 8. Logan Lavyn, Tycen and Shantel Newhart 9. Tim Beavers, Brett Beavers, Ronald Herdman 10. Grace Herdman, Kendall Beavers

LIVE/VIRTUAL EVENT

October 14, 2020 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm For more information visit our website at www.cadv-voc.org or CADV Voc on Facebook

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October 14, 2020 11 A.M.– 1 P.M. Live/Virtual Event

C.O.P.S. Golf Tournament

PEOPLE IN PLACES AUGUST 2 @ OSAGE NATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The 14th annual Concerns of Police Survivors Golf Tournament was held to raise money for the organization. C.O.P.S. programs for survivors include scholarships, peer-support and other programs on a national, state and local level.

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7. Nancy Gordon, Terry Lay, Cheryll McGuire, Sherri Warren 8. Lanny Lucas, Jeff Daniels, Ryan and Ron Gerhart 9. Scott Knight, Chaz Nelson, Ryan Nelson, Quenton Mamer 10. Andrew Fortney, Randy Wilson, Gary Lorenz, Patty McNally

SEPT. 12 7:30am-4:00pm CAMDENTON MEMORIAL LAKE REGIONAL AIRPORT FREE ADMISSION PARKING $10 LAWN CHAIRS RECOMMENDED No Pets, Coolers or Outside Food & Beverages. Rain Date 9/13/20 FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION GO TO:

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It's wonderful at the Lake of the Ozarks. We were just about 15 minutes away from our condo and were able to capture this amazing sight!

Added bonus: The fishing boats on the Lake at that time of night. ­— ­­Katy Grant

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Our services include: Wellness Exams • Vaccinations Surgeries • Dental Care Grooming • Boarding Doses of Pet Love Walk-In Clinic Monday- Friday 7:30am-5:30pm; Saturday 7:30am-12pm 24/7 On-Call Emergencies 76 Business Park Road, Linn Creek, MO 573-346-5733 | www.Lake.Vet

“We had an emergency with our 16 year old dog. My husband called and they got her in that evening. They were so sweet to her...she just followed them wherever they took her without hesitating. We had to leave her over night and they took such good care of her. Excellent doctor and staff!” – Rebecca Allen

“All the staff is so amazing! We have been going there for 4 years and they have always been so helpful with our dog. Shelby is great, the front desk is great. All in all it’s a wonderful place!!” – Sherri Plemmons

“R Veterinary is always extremely nice and very helpful.

Everyone there is so great with animals. My kitty’s second home.” – Paul Spires

“Dr. Barry was amazing! My puppy was having stomach issues and they got me in an hour after I called. They checked her out, and luckily it was just a small issue.

Their whole staff is ver helpful.”

– Chloe Kellogg

Local care.

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Don’t skip your routine care. Lake Regional clinics are open for all your health care needs, both in person and online.

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