Vacation News Sept. 18-Oct. 1 issue

ENTERTAINMENT Live Music • Day Trip

EVENTS

Calendar • Fiber Festival

OUTDOORS

Hunting • Golf Tournaments

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September 18 - October 1, 2020

Vol. 71, No. 112

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Welcome Bikers!

September16-20, 2020

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September 18-October 1, 2020

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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Joyce L. Miller, jmiller@lakesunonline.com

County Music Hall of Fame artist Leona Williams will be performing at the Lake in October. Read our interview with her and make plans to attend the show!

EDITOR Charis Patires, cpatires@lakemediaonline.com REGIONAL SALES LEADER Taylor Goessmann, taylorgoessmann@localiq.com FINANCE MANAGER Jennifer Jameson, jjameson@lakesunonline.com MARKETING CONSULTANTS Lori Hess | Stacy Johnson | Bonnie Schneider | Candace Williams PRODUCTION Barb Deitrick | Tracey Steinkraus DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR Bob Moore COVER PHOTO George Denny

20 Swing into Fall on the Golf Course

Golfing in the era of social distancing may not be quite the same as it was prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. We provide tips on what you should do before booking a tee time.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyright 2020 by Vacation News, a subsidiary of Gannett. All rights reserved.

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Top Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . 10 Event Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . 11 Day Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fishing Report . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Golf Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Golf Tournaments . . . . . . . . 19

The Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lake Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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TOP EVENTS In September

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www.OhTommysIrishPub.com The 14th annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest will be held Sept. 16-20. Bikefest will host major events and vendor villages at Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson (Osage Beach), H. Toad’s at Camden on the Lake and the historic Bagnell Dam Strip. Other Lake area restaurants and bars will also offer live music and special activities geared toward Bikefest visitors. The “Official Bikefest Passport Booth” will be located in the vendor village area of the Lake of the Ozarks-Harley Davidson. For more information, go to www.LakeBikefest.com.

Boat Race

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Offshore At The OzarksCat Edition will make its way to mid-Missouri October 2 & 3, bringing a new weekend boat race to the Lake of the Ozarks.

Performance Boat Center, in collaboration with Offshore Powerboat Association, will serve as the title sponsor for the race. The race will see both Super Stock and Super CAT boats race in two classes, with two races on Friday for each class.

Then, on Saturday, they will compete in a full lap race for the finish. Points will be added from Friday and Saturday to crown a winner. They are expecting around 14-15 total racers.

Virtual 5K Run or walk 3.1 miles with during the month of October from the comfort of your own neighborhood during the Hope Isn’t Cancelled 5K charity event. For every entry into this virtual 5K, two meals will be donated to a Lake Regional frontline worker (nurse, doctor, screener, etc.).

Hope Isn’t Cancelled will donate one meal, and Faithbridge United Methodist Church will match with another meal. Sign up by September 30 at https://bit.ly/Faithbridge5K to get your shirt, face mask, and a race day bib. Cost is $37.95 + shipping and packets typically ship in 2-3 weeks.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 16-20 • The 14th annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest will be held lake-wide.

Thousands of bikers will come to the Lake to participate in various events. 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. For more information, go to www.lakebikefest.com.

18 & 19 • A dinner theater presentation of “Radio T.B.S. will be held at the Camden County Museum at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. dinner. Cost is $15 per person. Call 573-346-7191 ext 8 for reservations. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

21 • The Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club second annual golf tournament at the Club at Porto Cima. 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. For more information, go to www.LakeoftheOzarksIdiotsClub.org.

21 • The Camden County Historical Society will meet with a potluck starting at 5:30 p.m. and a speaker at 6 p.m. Myrene Lackey, a member of the Camden County Museum and a member of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will be the speaker. The topic will be “Women’s Right to Vote- the 19th Amendment. This year marks the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote.Everyone is welcomed.

23 • The C.O.P.S. Twisted Golf Classic hosted by Suzie Sawyer will be held at Lake Valley Golf & Country Club. Cost is $50 for Lake Valley members or $75 for non-members. All proceeds help C.O.P.S. provide healing programs for thousands of law enforcement survivors throughout the nation. Entry includes tournament play, lunch, prizes and raffles and silent auction participation. For more information and to register, email shanna_rizer@nationalcops.org or go to www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.com.

24 • The next meeting of the Civil War Roundtable will meet at 6 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek.

Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Civil War, Post Civil War and the Indian Wars is welcome to attend.

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25-27 • The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Fall In-Water Boat Show will be held at Captain Ron’s. Lots of new and used inventory will be on site to test drive.

For more information, go to www.lakeozarkboatdealers.com.

shelter at 573-348-4411.

25 & 26 • 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 invited to a cruise and evening meet and greet.

The show will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. where you’ll be able to see classic boats on display. For more information, go to www.heartlandclassics.org.

1-4 & 8-11 • “Clue the Musical” will be performed at The Royal Theatre in Versailles. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/children ages 3-18. For more information, call 573-378-6226 or go to www.theroyaltheatre.com.

26 • 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. For more information, go to www.lakeymca.org.

26 • The Treasure Island Casino Benefit for Wonderland Camp will be held at Jolly Roger’s from 3-6 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Tickets include 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. For tickets go to www. treasureislandcasinobenefit.com or call 573-392-0700.

26 • Kids’ Harbor is hosting A Night at the Derby, a virtual fundraiser from 6-7:30 p.m. Tune in from the comfort of your home or host a few friends and watch together. Free to join with sponsorship packages available. For more information, go to www.kidsharbormo.org/upcomingevents.

October 1 • Dogwood Animal Shelter will be holding low cost, basic dog obedience classes indoors at the shelter starting October 8, 2020. The class is open to all dogs 6 months of age or older. Because class size is very limited, students are asked to register by October 1. This will be the last class session of 2020. Masks will be worn & social distancing will be observed for the safety of all students. For an application or more information, please call the

1 • A Pink Out social will be held at Shawnee Bluff Winery to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Held from 5-7 p.m.

3 • The Osage Beach Fishing Derby will be held from 9 a.m.-noon at the city park.

This free event will families the chance to enjoy a few hours of fishing, win prizes and have a free hot dog lunch. For more information, go to www.osagebeach-mo. gov.

3 • Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Camdenton will host an Oktoberfest German food and music festival from 4-7 p.m. There will also be Curbside/carryout available. Reserved dining costs $13 for adults and $5 for children. Curbside/ carryout is $12 per person.

7 • Sailing Solo will be meeting at Bentley’s Restaurant in Lake Ozark at 5 p.m.

The group is made up of men and women transitioning from “we” to “me.” Reservations required Call Elaine Phillips at 573873-4052 or e-mail weploto@charter.net

by October 1.

10 • The Lake Area Fiber Artists is hosting the 15th annual Fiber Festival at the Camdenton Christian Church. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All things fiber, yarn, roving, hand-dyed yarns and clothing will be for sale. Vendors will also have handmade art work including textile arts, wearables, accessories and home decor.

14 • The 19th annual Citizens Against Domestic Violence Brunch will be held with the theme “All Things Purple.” The preevent virtual party is from 11 a.m.-noon with the program streaming from noon-1 p.m. Sponsorships are available. A preview of the online auction begins Oct. 1.

To donate and watch the live virtual event, go to www.cadv.givesmart.com.

16 & 17 • Fall Festival/Apple Butter Days will be held at the Camden County Museum. Craft booths, demonstrations, a quilt raffle, chili supper, apple butter and pies for sale and other entertainment will be held. Admission is free. For information or booth availability call 573-3467191. For more information, go to www. camdencountymuseum.org.

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CADV Brunch goes viral

he 19th testimonial, a 30-secannual Citiond video viewed at the zens Against virtual event and postDomestic event on CADV’s webViolence Brunch, site/social media. Bottle sponsored by the of wine and charcuterie Law Office of Barplatter provided. The bara VanTine, will Diamond Sponsor will be held October 14, also have their brunch 2020 from 11 a.m.-1 pre-party streamed. p.m. A virtual event A $1,000 Platinum is being planned Sponsorship level this year with prowill be recognized in gramming and a pre- and post-event silent auction. The promotions with a logo theme this year is displayed as a Platinum “All Things Purple.”

Sponsor at the virtual October is Domestic event and on the webViolence Awareness site. The sponsor will be Month and the offiincluded in a 15-second cial color is purple.

“We Support CADV” A pre-event virtestimonial. Bottle of tual part will be held wine and charcuterie from 11 a.m-12 p.m. platter provided.

Those who choose A $500 Gold Sponto join can show off sor will have their their purple team via business recognized in The highlight of the CADV Brunch each year are the decorated tables (and people) as well as food from Lake area restaurants. pre- and post-event promoa live Zoom panel. Get your purple on with your The event will be virtual this year but teams can still show off tions and a logo displayed as their decorations via a Zoom panel on the day of the Brunch. team, share the virtual a Gold Sponsor at the virtual link with friends and help brunch and on the website. raise money and awareness for CADV. The program will A bottle of wine and charcuterie platter will be provided. stream from 12-1 p.m. featuring a survivor testimonial The $250 Silver Sponsor will have a business logo disand information on what CADV does for victims of doplayed as a Silver Sponsor at the virtual event and on the mestic and sexual assault in the Lake area. A preview of website. The $100 Business Sponsor will have a business the online auction begins October 1 with online/mobile name recognized at the virtual brunch and the website. bidding starting October 11.

The brunch is the largest fundraiser of the year for The event is the largest fundraiser for CADV, a 28-bed CADV and all money stays local to provide much-needed shelter in Camdenton that provides services and support services to clients for free. CADV provides safe shelter to men, women and children in Miller, Morgan and Camfor hundreds of women and children, takes hotline calls, den counties. Like other non-profit organizations, CADV provides legal advocacy, support groups, coordinates has been impacted by a lack of monetary donations and counseling, safety planning, and other services. CADV has volunteers due to COVID-19. While donations are down, outreach offices in Morgan and Miller counties and has the need for services has increased. All money raised goes plans to expand the existing shelter located in Camdendirectly to providing free services to victims. For donaton. tions over $100, a 50% Missouri Tax Credit is available.

Brunch sponsorship forms, flyers and event informaThere are several levels of sponsorship. A $2,500 Diation are available on CADV’s website. For more informamond Sponsor will be recognized in pre- and post-event tion about CADV/VOC go to www.cadv-voc.org or call promotions with a logo displayed as a Diamond Sponsor.

573-346-9630. To donate and for a link to the virtual The sponsor will be included in a “We Support CADV” event, go to www.CADV.givesmart.com.

September 18-October 1, 2020

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DAY TRIP

by Vicki Wood, newsroom@lakesunonline.com

Backroading, Pioneer Style Visit an Amish settlement and a look back at America’s best loved stories

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e begin with Seymour, Missouri, thanks to a tip from a beloved in-law who lives in southeastern Webster County raving about the food served at The Little Farm Store. With no prearrangement, we arrived there to find her standing at the coffee bar, what a great surprise!

The Little Farm Store was holding a frozen custard festival, hosting craft, produce, and jam and syrup vendors under big tents. The store sells locally produced goods, most items made with all natural ingredients, or organically grown and raised.

For the town of Seymour, handcrafted arts are showcased by the business, and today’s festival was being managed by the former executive director of the Seymour Area Arts Council. Regular events centering around vintage and prairie lifestyle are held on the grounds, with a focus on farm to fork cuisine. It’s an important industry in rural Webster County and not unusual to see folks wearing floor length skirts and wide brimmed farming hats.

My in-law informed me it is “prairie-style,” a lifestyle choice, not religion. It means those choose to live as close to the land as possible, and grow their own food, or source as locally as possible, preferably from their neighbors. Missouri’s largest Old Order Amish settlement at Seymour could be an influencing factor. The Little Farm Store is stocked with their own fresh dairy which is located 10 miles down Highway 60.

At today’s festival, Lulu Bell was the star, a brown jersey cow who is one of many that produce local raw milk for the store and the creation of their own frozen custard brand, Lulu’s Frozen Custard. After petting Lulu Bell, who was greeting visitors outside the store, a sample of her creamy custard was in order, and one can literally taste the sweet, tang of field clover in the frozen treat, lending a honey like note. The Little Farm Store has a full menu available at the coffee bar, with counter service. Locally raised, pasture fed beef is served in a variety of hamburger choices. The crepes are life changing, and only available on Saturdays. A return trip has already been planned to eat more crepes. Today, we were served a savory crepe, with locally raised pork sausage, eggs, and dairy, and it really makes a difference in quality! The Little Farm Store’s mission is to source as much from their own farm and neighbors as possible. Pleasant Valley Farm was the beginning of their clean food venture, and is now partnered with 15 neighboring farms. Their special events honor the land and serve guests tasting dinners from their combined efforts.

Ten miles from Seymour, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company can be found down some rambling country roads near Mansfield. Baker Creek’s Pioneer Village is currently closed due to COVID, but their online business and seed banks remain open, with one employee reporting business is booming. Not venturing past the front gate, the reproduction Pioneer Village is home to exotic birds and perfectly manicured flower and vegetable beds lining up with the surrounding creek nestling the Ozark hills. Jere and Emilee Gettle purchased the original 1800s Rippee family homestead, one of the oldest reported homesteads in the region, and began building the Pioneer Village in 2007. It includes the seed store, vegan restaurant, speaker barn, an old-time mercantile, herbal apothecary, a natural bakery and blacksmith shop, two music barns, a Western jail, a native rock oven, a windmill, seed warehouses, and many breeds of historic poultry and livestock. As the online seed business is humming along, we hope to find the Pioneer Village open upon our next visit for one of their many free events.

Some of America’s best loved stories were written at a small farm in Mansfield, located only a few minutes from Baker Creek. The farm was a step up for Laura Ingalls Wilder and her husband Almonzo from their log cabin homestead in Minnesota. Still standing beautiful on top of a hill, the stark white farmhouse is open to the public for tours where Ingalls VACATION NEWS

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DAY TRIP Wilder wrote the timelessly popular Little House on the Prairie series of books that were later turned into a 1970s hit television series.

Laura, Almonzo, and their daughter Rose moved to Mansfield in 1894 and settled the 40 acre Rocky Ridge Farm, purchased with 100 dollars that they had hidden away on a six-week trek across the Midwest. Fires destroyed their South Dakota home prompting them to move to Missouri. The farmhouse is a combination of the original log cabin that the family lived in their first winter at Rocky Ridge. The next year they transferred the log home up to the project that would become the farmhouse, with the cabin remains becoming the farmhouse’s kitchen. Almonzo built the structure himself, hefting rock from the property to form the fireplace, and sourcing other materials off of the land. Little Rose grew up there and left Mansfield in pursuit of her own successful writing career. When she returned in 1928, she commissioned a rock sided house with modern amenities as a gift for Laura and Almonzo. At 65 years old, and with the encouragement of Rose, Laura penned the first four Little House books in their new rock home. They lived there until 1936, when they chose to move back into the farmhouse, where the remainder of the series was written. There is a walking trail through the woods that connects the two houses when one visits the farm.

The farmhouse has Laura’s furniture on display, nicely restored, a beautiful collection of vintage sofas and writing tables. The home also has some of Almonzo’s fine woodwork and tools on display,

The Little Farm Store

520 Lucky Road www.littlefarmstore.com

as well as the famous “Pa’s Fiddle.” A built in 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday corner library and big The restaurant serves food from windows with window 9a.m.-4 p.m. seats look recently lived in, a place you want to Laura Ingalls Wilder snuggle up with one of Historic Home and Museum her books.

3060 Highway A Located behind the farmhouse is the Rose Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm Wilder Lane Museum.

Sundays 12:30-5 p.m.

In the low parking lot sits a large, barn style Admission: Adults 18 and over, $15 bookstore. Beyond the Children 6-17, $7 dollars farmhouse, visitors can 5 and under, free view a working chicken coop and barn, and Laura’s replica vegetable garden. The garden is a project that was donated and maintained by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company. Many events at Rocky Ridge Farm have been cancelled, but for now fall festivals are still scheduled. The upcoming Wilder Days on October 9 & 10 commemorates Laura Ingalls Wilder, America’s favorite pioneer girl, and her cherished “Little House” books. Hear Pa’s fiddle, take a tour of the home and enjoy the grounds of Rocky Ridge Farm. They will have their 7th Annual Fiddle Off on this day as well.

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A Vintage Boutique and Main Street Antique Mall One-of-a-kind handcrafted clothing, jewelry, hats, accessories and more!

Check out Our New, Larger Location in the Landing.

1075 Main Street, next to the Front Porch and across from Village Antiques.

A Vintage Boutique

Main Street Music Hall

Alpaca Haven

Peacock Lane

Bella Donna Salon

Shabby Chic Boutique

Bert Ehling Photography

Therapeutic Massage & Wellness Spa

Blair & Co. Confectionery (Ozark Maid)

Truly Bridal

Blair’s Landing

Valentina’s Alterations

Cutie Pie Boutique Chestnut Ridge

Village Antiques (Original Yankee Peddlers)

Coco’s Bistro

Sylvia’s Pet Grooming

The Front Porch at Shabby Chic

Yankee Peddler Tea Room ­4 Generations

We also carry general line of antiques and collectables.

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ENJOY LUNCH WITH US Yankee Peddlers Tea Room Open Daily 10am-5pm Located inside A Vintage Boutique at the Landing on Main Street September 18-October 1, 2020

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The Front Porch Of Shabby Chic An Enchanting Boutique An Exquisite Shop filled with Vintage Furniture, Farmhouse Decor, Candles, Soaps, Jewelry, Specialty Clothing, Baby, Bridal, Florals and More!

Located at The Landing on Main Street Osage Beach Parkway 573.348.1333 • Visit Us on

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Get your Leopard on for Fall Located at the Landing on Main Street

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FISHING

by John Neporadny, john@jnoutdoors.com

Fishing Report

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he lake level was 658.8; generation of 1,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) throughout the week for a level of 659.0 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 80 degrees. Truman Lake was at 704.7 level.

To Note

The Lower Osage is from the dam to the 22-mile mark; Mid-Lake is from the 22- to 38-mile mark, the Upper Osage is from the 38-mile mark to the Route 65 Bridge.

Bagnell Dam spillway/ Osage River

Water clarity: Stained.

Black bass: Slow on shaky head worms on the main channel. Crappie: Slow for small fish on minnows.

Lower Osage

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Good for sub-legal bass and small keepers on topwater lures and 7-inch plastic worms in the mornings and evenings along main lake docks and wave breaks. Crappie: Fair trolling crankbaits on the main lake.

Gravois

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Slow on shaky head magnum trick worms 15 to 25 feet deep along rocky points or square bill crankbaits and Missile Baits DBombs along shallow docks on flats. Crappie: Good trolling crankbaits along main and secondSeptember 18-October 1, 2020

ary points or shooting jigs under main lake docks 10 to 15 feet deep. Catfish: Good drifting cut shad and bluegill 15 to 20 feet deep along secondary chunk rock points or flats.

Mid-Lake

Water clarity: Stained.

Black bass: Good on topwater lures along main lake seawalls in the morning and later in the day on heavy jigs or shaky head magnum trick worms along bluffs. Crappie: Fair trolling crankbaits along the main channel or shooting jigs under main lake docks. Catfish: Good tight lining or jug lining with cut shad.

Grand Glaize

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair for sublegal fish on square-bill crankbaits and topwater lures in the mornings around shallow logs in coves. Crappie: Fair on mini-jigs in brush 15 feet deep.

Niangua

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on topwater lures, stickbaits and shaky head worms in the mornings around docks and on Texas-rigged creature baits or heavy jigs 25 feet deep on the main lake.

Crappie: Slow on minnows or shooting jigs 15 to 18 feet deep on docks. Catfish: Good drifting blood or stink baits or jug lines with nightcrawlers.

Upper Osage

Water clarity: Stained in creeks and clear on the main lake. Black bass: Good on Whopper Ploppers, buzz baits, shaky head worms and Texasrigged plastic worms along docks on main lake and in coves. Crappie: Fair on jigs or minnows 6 to 8 feet deep around docks. Catfish: Excellent on trotlines, limblines, jugs and tightlining on docks with cut shad or goldfish.

Truman Dam spillway

Water clarity: Clear. Crappie: Fair early in the morn

ings on minnows and jigs.

White bass and hybrids: Fair on jigs and spoons early in the mornings. Catfish: Good on cut shad.

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Join us for 18 holes of golf, fun, great food and fellowship and help support local kids through the Buddy Pack Program!

Entry fee: Only $200 per team includes

golf, cart, 2 mulligans per player, par 3 insurance, prizes and Octoberfest dinner at Vinny’s after golf!

Make a Hole In One and Win a GOLF CART! All proceeds benefit Hurricane Deck Buddy Pack program.

(Make checks payable to Kent Memorial Buddy Packs)

Hole sponsors still being accepted A contribution of $30 or more gets your business or organization a sign posted on one of the tee boxes.

For more infomation call:

Golf Club at Deer Chase 770 Deer Path Dr., Linn Creek 573-346-6117 www.deerchasegolf.com Eldon Golf Club 35 Golf Course Rd., Eldon 573-392-4172 www.eldongolfclub.com Hidden Lakes (9-hole) 494 Tan-Tar-A Drive, Osage Beach 573-348-8490 Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave., Gravois Mills 573-372-3023 www.indianrockgolfclub.com Lake Valley Golf Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr., Camdenton 573-346-7218 www.lakevalleygolf.com The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort 1524 State Road KK, Osage Beach 573-348-8522 www.tan-tar-a.com

Old Kinderhook 20 Eagle Ridge Rd., Camdenton 573-317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com Osage National Golf Resort 400 Osage Hills Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-1950 www.osagenational.com The Ridge at the Lodge of Four Seasons 170 Seasons Ridge Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-8544 www.4seasonsresort.com Rolling Hills Country Club 13986 Country Club Rd., Versailles 573-378-5109 www.playrollinghills.com Porto Cima (private club) 133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach 573-207-8700 www.portocima.com

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GOLF

Lake area tournaments Idiots Club Fundraiser

September 21 The Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club second annual golf tournament at the Club at Porto Cima. The 18 hole, fourperson 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. For more information, go to www.LakeoftheOzarksIdiotsClub. org.

Two-Person Bucket Tournament

September 27 The Oaks Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort will host this tournament with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.

Featuring the 8-inch Bucket Hole, cost is $90/team or $70/team for golf members. Price includes 18 holes of golf, bag lunch on the course, special

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For more information or to sign up, call 573-348-8522 or email golf@ mvresortlakeoftheozarks.com.

Fall Couples Scramble

October 3 & 4 Lake Valley Golf & Country Club will host a invitational that includes 36 holes of golf with riding cart, a tee gift, skins and closest to the hole prizes both days, plus $15,000 in gift card prizes (based on a full field of 72 teams). Cost is $350/team.

To sign up call 573-346-7218 or visit www.lakevalleygolf.com.

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October 11 The Lake of the Ozarks Food Bank Council will host the 2nd annual 9-hole golf tournament at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort.

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GOLF

Golfing in the era of social distancing

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olfing in the era of social distancing may not be quite the same as it was prior to the outbreak of COVID19, but golfers can still have fun as they hit the links.

That’s especially true when they take steps to understand just what it means to golf while social distancing prior to teeing off.

• Assess your personal health before going to the golf course.

Golf attracts athletes from all age groups, including some that are more vulnerable to COVID-19 than others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, age is a risk factor for COVID-19, as older adults are more vulnerable to severe illness if they are infected with the virus than younger adults.

Social distancing requires a collective effort on the part of everyone to keep vulnerable people safe, and golfers are no exception.

Golfers young and old who are under the weather or experiencing even mild symptoms of COVID-19 should avoid golf courses until they feel better. In addition, young golfers can choose tee times when they’re less likely to come into contact with older golfers. Early morning tee times tend to be popular among older golfers, but speak with staff at the course to see if they have rules in place to safeguard older golfers. If they do, respect those rules.

If they don’t, work with staff to choose a tee time when you’re less likely to be around older golfers.

• Disinfect clubs before or after playing. Disinfecting clubs and other equipment before and after playing is a simple measure that can reduce golfers’ risk of getting the virus or spreading it if they have it but are asymptomatic. Simply wipe down clubs and other equipment with disinfectant or an alcohol-based cleanser that is at least 60 percent alcohol. If playing with a friend, resist the urge to share clubs, no matter how tempting it may be to take your playing partner’s new driver for a spin on the first hole.

• Refuse valet service. Many courses have temporarily stopped offering valet services to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Golfers who visit a club that is not taking such precautions can opt to refuse the service. Doing so decreases the risk of getting or spreading the virus by limiting the number of people with whom you come into direct contact.

• Pack supplies. Contact the course in advance to determine if the dining room is open and if the course is providing hand sanitizer at each tee. At-risk golfers may want to skip dining at the course after their round is over, opting to pack their own lunch or eat when they arrive home after playing. If the course is not offering hand sanitizer at each hole, pack your own as an extra precaution.

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he best work of local amateur photographers went on display last week when the Lake Arts Council, in cooperation with the Lake Area Camera Club, posted PhotoQuest 2020 on YouTube. Links to the show are on www.artsatthelake.com and the Lake Arts Council Facebook page.

Local professional photographer Brad Glidewell judged the contest, selecting 42 photos in five categories for recognition.

Best of Show honors went to Phil Wahlbrink, with first place honors for Rebecca Limback, Gary Fern, Raymond Huddleston, and Phil Wahlbrink. Seconds went to Willis Hoyt, Jennifer Wilcockson, Gary Fern, Phil Wahlbrink, and Bob McLuckie. Third place winners were David Campanini, Janet Loesch, Carol Gamm Smith, Gary Fern, Phil Wahlbrink, Jennifer Wilcockson, Raymond Huddleston, Bob McLuckie, Janet Loesch, Cheryll Vickers, and Duane Limback. Honorable mention awards rounded out the awards: Willis Hoyt, Gary Fern, Janet Loesh, Sandy Sinclair, Cheryll Vickers, Carol Gamm Smith, Rachelle Guess, Phil Wahlbrink, Jennifer Wilcockson, and Marletta Short.

Viewers of the video are encouraged to pause the program whenever they wish to examine the photos more closely. They can also improve their experience by using the “full screen” option. While obviously not as rewarding as seeing the program in person, the Lake Arts Council, working with the Missouri Arts Council, is taking steps to make the exhibit available to the greatest number of viewers in the safest possible manner. Future programs will also be on-line, but some programs will return to live presentation (with the fullest possible safety measures for the convenience and confidence of the audiences and performers).

Patrons can review the Lake Arts protective measures and plans for all programs and office visits.

Patrons who wish to purchase photos can contact the Arts Council office at 573-964-6366 to be put in contact with the photographers. The show will remain available until at least September 30.

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ON THE COVER

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More and more people are enjoying the Lake life and that means the boating industry has seen an increase in sales. Now is a great time to shop for your new or new-to-you boat. Marine dealers have had a busy summer and The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association Fall Boat Show is right around the corner. Take that test drive to see what you’ve been missing!

The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers will host the Fall Boat Show at Captain Ron’s September 25-27.

Browse all makes and models of boats and take advantage of end-of-season pricing.

Hours are 1-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $6 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Proceeds will go to Kids’ Harbor.

For more information, go to www.OzarkBoatShow or call 573-480-2300.

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ON THE COVER

by Dan Field

T

he sometimes-dark CLOVID-19 cloud that has cast some unwelcome shadows on our lives seems to have an unexpected silver lining.

We began shuttering ourselves inside about mid-March and braced for what soothsayers said would be a near-economic collapse and a national health catastrophe. It became known as a pandemic.

Suddenly, though, there was a flicker of hope as business in the Lake area began to show signs of rebirth.

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.

General Manager Dale “April, May and June have been record-breaking months for our sales department, Law in an Avaira AV36. He says April, and for MarineMax nationwide,” Law noted. “Fortunately for us, COVID has resulted in May and June have been record-breakan increase in boat sales.” ing months for their sales department, and for MarineMax nationwide.

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 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 record-breaking 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.

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.

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ON THE COVER “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 manufacturing industry took a hit as well.

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.

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.

Big Thunder is staffed in Florida by Tim McNutly in sales and Randy Patterson in 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.

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DINING GUIDE AMERICAN/FAMILY STYLE 4 Seasons Cafe/JJ Lafata’s 4312 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 365-6989 5 Diner (The) 400 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 836-3681 Applebee’s 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com Bagnell Dam Coney Island & Pizza/Sugar Shack 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1617 Bee’s Knees 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525 beeskneesalehouse.wordpress. com Blondies Burger Bar 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1255 blondieslakeozark.com Buffalo Wild Wings 200 Kestrel Ln. Lake Ozark; 693-1060 buffalowildwings.com Chili’s Grill & Bar 3820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1116 chilis.com Chuckwagon Cafe 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com

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

Clubhouse Pub and Restaurant (The) at Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023 indianrockgolfclub.com

Panera Bread 4840 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0024 panerabread.com

Coco’s Bistro 5837 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0300

Pioneer Restaurant 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886

Eagle View Grille & Bar at Osage National 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com

RJ’s Family Restaurant 275 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6133

Fred & Patty’s Trails End 107 Hwy. O Laurie; 374-0228

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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

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Stuffed Family-Style Restaurant at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Taboo Ice Cream and Deli 200 N. Main Laurie; 207-5202 Tonka Hills Restaurant 2598 US-54 Linn Creek; 873-2140 Facebook.com/TonkaHillsOzarks Tuckers Shuckers Oysters & Tap 1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 365-9769 tuckersshuckers.com Val’s Country Cookin’ and Sassy Servers 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922 Wacky Knacky Diner 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1900 wackyknackydiner.com

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432 Valley Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5141 Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-4500 bandanasbbq.com Barn-B-Que Smokehouse 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com Cannon Smoked Saloon 23 Spring Cove Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2600 cannonsmokedatthelake.com HalfSauced Barbeque 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com Wobbly Boots Roadhouse 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

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Cozy Café (The) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324 Hook Cafe (The) at Old Kinderhook 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/hookcafe J & K Cafe 310 N. Main St. Laurie; 207-0331 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 Rusty Rooster Cafe (The) 3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1778

Shutters at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 Stewart’s Restaurant 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2400 98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900

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El Charco Azul 4204 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 552-8180

2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Ste. 101103 Lake Ozark; 693-1771

Domenico’s Italian Restaurant 4737 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-5335 domenicoslakeozark.com

El Diez Mexican 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9859

Si Señor 901-999 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 557-8005

Li’L Rizzo’s 2196 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 365-3003

El Espolon 410 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-9942

Sunrise Cantina 264 Sunset Hills Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net

ITALIAN

Shrimp Daddy’s 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800

ETHNIC Arris’ Pizza 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2288 arrispizzaonline.com

929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 lilrizzos.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

126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876

Phat Sal’s 1502 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1810

MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946

Shell’s Pasta Emporium 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171 shellspastaemporium.net

Mexicali Blues Cantina 6605 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 302-0419 mexblues.com

MEXICAN El Caporal 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101 Camdenton; 317-1500

Zen Asian Restaurant 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0088

El Patron

Pablito’s Taqueria 5896 Osage Beach Pkwy. #1 Osage Beach; 552-8450 Sergio’s Taqueria 4824 Osage Beach Pkwy. #4 Osage Beach; 302-7337

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

HUNGRY? Prime Rib Specials are Back!

Friday & Saturday @ 5pm

2019

10 Years Running

2 Years Running

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3 Years Running

2019 Winner

OPEN DAILY AT 11 AM DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 4717 OSAGE BEACH PKWY. 573.348.2277 WobblyBootsBBQ.com September 18-October 1, 2020

DINING GUIDE FINE DINING 1932 Reserve

1202 Procter Dr. Osage Beach; 693-9197 www.1932reserve.com Baxter’s Lakeside Grille 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2669 baxterslakesidegrille.com

PIZZA Addy’s Pizza

108 Cecil St. Camdenton; 346-8300 addyspizza.com

17.5 MM

OPEN DAILY @11AM

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 BENTLEY’S RESTAURANT & PUB 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 573-365-5301 bentleysrestaurantmo.com Steaks, seafood and prime rib Entrees starting at $15.95. Quality food, a full bar and great customer service. Patio open weather permitting.

HK’s Steakhouse 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 4seasonsresort.com JB Hook’s 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster House 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE JJ’s at the Copper Pot 630 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-8077 jjsatthecopperpot.com Michael’s Steak Chalet 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com Trophy Room in Old Kinderhook 56 Club Place Camdenton; 317-3560 oldkinderhook.com Windrose Marker 26 at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com

September 18-October 1, 2020

1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com

Dam Good Slice Pizza

1097 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark; 573-693-9954 damgoodslicepizza.com Louie’s Pizza 1175 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2882 PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365 pepperonibills.com

SPECIALS Sunday Funday Crabby Ol’ Monday Tequila Tuesday Wine-O Wednesday Raw Deal Thursday

Home of the Lake’s Favorite Colossal Crab Rangoon & Famous Fried Potato Salad

Imo’s Pizza 4344 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-8300 Tony G’s Pizzeria 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600

RESTAURANTS & BARS Angelo’s 1030 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9427 Barstool Mountain Saloon 1104 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1887 Casablanca 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com

ENTERTAINMENT Friday, September 18....... Phat Mike & the Bartenders Saturday, September 19 ........................ The Soundbox Sunday, September 20 .......................... Marcus Woods Thursday, September 24 ..........................Moore Sudds Friday, September 25...............Kirk Brown Blues Band Saturday, September 26 ........................................ TBD Sunday, September 27 ............................. Whiskey Trio

BackwaterJacks.com

4341 Beach Drive, Southbound on Osage Beach Parkway from Hwy 42 exit to Beach Drive

573-348-6639

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DINING GUIDE Chances ‘R’ 310 S. Main St. Laurie; 374-8770 Construction Site Bar & Grill 473 Highway W Eldon; 557-2101

Lighter Focus Photography

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

Whittle’s Pub & Grub 108 S. Maple St. Eldon; 392-5900

Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1711

Wicked Willie’s Sports Grill 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com

Marty Byrde’s 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 240-2274

Willowes 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197

Neighbor’s Landing 2935 State Rd. TT Sunrise Beach; 374-5001

Woody’s Tavern 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0545

Oh Tommy’s Irish Pub 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 The Office Neighborhood Pub 4460 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 693-1555 Scuttlebutt Bar & Grill 91 East Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4994 S.N.A.F.U. 1275 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1693 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

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WATERFRONT Backwater Jacks 18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com Bear Bottom Resort 38 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 5-36 Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 bearbottomresort.com Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill 3 MM of the Main Channel 107 Village Marina Rd./W-20 Eldon; 552-9496 Bobber’s Restaurant & Lounge at Alhonna Resort 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com

Osage Beach in o tr is B s a’ ab B t ou ck he C ue fare.

- a new brunch spot with uniq 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

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

Chesnie’s Cafe 32 MM of the Main Channel 524 Recreation Row Camdenton; 873-9099

Franky and Louie’s 10 MM of the Main Channel 1028 Deer Valley Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-5750 frankyandlouies.com

Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.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

Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel

Halfway Inn 47 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 135-3 (1038 Cup Tree Rd.) Gravois Mills; 374-1919 halfway-inn.com

245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 552-8039 www.docknockers.com

September 18-October 1, 2020

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Try Grandma Jayne’s made-from-scratch

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DINING GUIDE High Tide

21 MM of the Main Channel 1675 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 hightidepool.com JB’s Boathouse Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Jolly Roger’s Grub & Grog/ Kraken Shack Seafood and Oyster Bar 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com

AUTHENTIC CAJUN CUISINE, AT THE WATERS EDGE

Voted Best Cajun for 3 Years

OFFICIAL BIKEFEST PASSPORT STOP Sept. 16-20, 2020

ATHENTIC CAJUN CUISINE Creole Quesadilla, Crab Cakes, Catfish Po Boy, Andouille Sausage Po Boy, Jambalaya, Crawfish-N-Shrimp Étouffée

COCKTAILS WITH A KICK Cajun-style Bloody Mary, Muddled Mojito

RENTALS

MARINA SLIP RENTALS (573) 302-1004

VACATION RENTALS

The Red House • The Glass House

573-302-1745

KK to the end of Three Seasons Road • 21MM

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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

NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 thenautifish.com Papa Chubby’s Food & Booze 26 MM of the Main Channel 820 Serene Valley Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8000 papachubbys.com 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

Larry’s on the Lake 31 MM of the Main Channel 364 Galley Rd. Camdenton; 873-5227 larrysonthelake.com

Shorty Pants Lounge 21 MM of the Main Channel 1680 Autumn Ln. Osage Beach; 302-1745 shortypantslounge.com

Lazy Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 lazygators.com

Skippers Bar and Grill 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903

Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com Nauti Cantina Mexican Restaurant & Lakeside Pool 5.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 16319 P Road Gravois Mills; 372-6112 www.facebook.com/letsgetnauti

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

DINING GUIDE WINERIES/BREW Golden Rock Winery 955 N. Business Rt. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9463 goldenrockwinery.com Ozark Distillery & Ozark 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

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

FAST FOOD Cree Mee Drive-in

801 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-5418

Culver’s 5785 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0244 culvers.com/restaurants/ osage-beach Dairy Queen 619 N. Bus. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 346-5855 dairyqueen.com Eldon Drive-In 607 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-3490 Jimmy John’s 4082 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-7323 jimmyjohns.com Steak & Shake 3920 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0090 steaknshake.com

Great Stone Coffee

How to submit

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

To have your restaurant included in the Drink & Dine restaurant listing, send restaurant name, address, phone number, website and your contact information to cpatires@lakemediaonline.com or fax it to (573) 348-3944.

Some restaurants have seasonal hours. Please check with venue to confirm they are open. All phone numbers are in the 573 area code.

Happ y Hour 4-6 pm

Randy’s Frozen Custard 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0711 randysfrozencustard.com

September 18-October 1, 2020

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Yankee Peddlers Tea Room 1011 Main St. Osage Beach; 348-5045 yankeepeddlerstearoom.com

Coral Reef Seafood 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net 1375 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9273 greatstonecoffee.com

Ca

Fresh Homemade Mexican Food!

Best Taco Tuesdays at the Lake! $1 Taco’s ALL DAY!

5 FLAT

Home of the Lake’s SCREEN TV’S Favorite Fajitas

HAPPY HOUR TUESDAY-FRIDAY 4-6PM Mexicali Salsa available for purchase at the Cantina!

OPEN Tues-Thur 4pm-9pm Fri & Sat 4pm-10pm 302-0419 • www.MexBlues.com 1 mile west of KK • Hwy. 54, Osage Beach VACATION NEWS 31

Casual Italian dining in a family friendly atmosphere.

Serving the Lake for over 30 years, Li’l Rizzo’s is famous for Pizza, Pasta Salads and Sandwiches.

BOTH NS LOCATIO KE O NOW SM !

FREE

Our pizza is the best possible because we make our dough fresh everyday, and use only the freshest hand-cut vegetables and highest quality meats and cheeses available.

Visit lilrizzos.com to order your carryout online or download our app!

$5.95 All-Inclusive Kids Meals

Enjoy a Stunning Lake View from our Horseshoe Bend Location!

2 Convenient Locations: Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Lake Ozark • (573) 365-3003 West Entrance of Osage Beach Premium Outlets

Osage Beach • (573) 302-1500 Open Daily at 11:00 am Call for Catering: (573) 348-3600 32 VACATION NEWS

OUTDOORS

Buy native trees and shrubs

N

eed trees and shrubs for your landscape?

Go native with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Native trees and shrubs can help improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation while also improving the appearance and value of private property.

MDC’s George O. White State Forest Nursery near Licking offers a variety of low-cost native tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, wildlife food and cover, and other purposes.

The nursery provides mainly one-year-old, bare-root seedlings with sizes varying by species. Seedlings varieties include: pine, bald cypress, cottonwood, black walnut, hickory, oak, pecan, persimmon, river birch, maple, willow, sycamore, blackberry, beautyberry, buttonbush, deciduous holly, hazelnut, redbud, ninebark, spicebush, elderberry, sumac, wild plum, witch hazel, and others.

Seedlings are available in bundles of 10 or increments of 25 per species. Prices range from 22 – 90 cents per seedling. Sales tax of 6.1 percent will be added to orders unless tax exempt. There is an $8 handling charge for each order. Receive a 15% discount up to $20 off seedling orders with a Heritage Card, Permit Card, or Conservation ID Number.

The nursery grows millions of seedlings each year,

September 18-October 1, 2020

but some species are very popular and sell out quickly.

Occasionally the seedlings succumb to uncooperative weather or hungry wildlife, despite the nursery staff’s best efforts.

“We had some late season cold weather this year, with nighttime lows in the 20s.

Staff stayed up several nights in a row running the irrigation to keep the plants from freezing, but we still lost some. The hardest hit was a popular choice, the flowering dogwood,” said MDC Nursery Supervisor Mike Fiaoni. “I would encourage people not to wait when placing their orders.”

Fiaoni said that even if a species is listed as sold out, customers can still place an order for them. Sometimes orders get cancelled, freeing up inventory. Customers won’t be charged for seedlings unless they are available to ship.

Learn more and place orders through MDC’s “20202021 Seedling Order Form.”

Find it in the September issue of the Missouri Conservationist, at MDC regional offices and nature centers, online at mdc.mo.gov/seedlings, or by contacting the State Forest Nursery at 573674-3229 or StateForestNursery@mdc.mo.gov. Place orders now through April 15, 2021. Orders will be shipped or can be picked up at the nursery near Licking from February through May.

It ’s Wicked Good

MORE THAN 30 HD TV’S TO CATCH ALL THE BEST SPORTS ACTION!

Wicked Wednesday Happy Hour Drink Prices from 3-Close

1/2 Pound of Peel & Eat Shrimp $8 All Wings $2 Off Menu Price Cheeseburger Sliders 3/$7 Wicked Fundido Cheese Dip $6 Steak & Potato $12

Bring your

A game!

Leagues starting on October 13.

Welcome to the LOZ GOLF LOUNGE! Experience the best virtual golf with the best Trackman technology available. Enjoy world class golf courses right here at the Lake of the Ozarks

573.693.1777

5384 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach

WickedWilliesSportsGrill.com VACATION NEWS

MUSIC compiled by Charis Patires, cpatires@lakemediaonine.com

A Country music superstar

L

eona Williams has toured with some of the biggest names in Country music. If you are a Country music fan, you are familiar with her work.

Originally from Vienna, Mo., Leona grew up in a big family. Her mother played the piano in church while her dad played the fiddle. Some of her seven brothers and four sisters were also musically inclined.

“We had a lot of front porch music,” she said.

When Leona was a teenager she had a radio show in Jefferson City called “Leona Sings,” and later moved to St. Louis where she got married and performed in a band. Her career got a jumpstart when she met Loretta Lynn, who was just starting out in the business. Years later Loretta fulfilled a promise to help Leona when she made it big. She called Leona, asked her to move to Nashville, and for about a year they traveled and toured together.

Leona became a recognizable name in the country music industry and signed her first record deal. She started recording albums and traveling all over the world. She fondly remembers entertaining service men in the Far East.

Leona performed on the Grand Ole Opry, for some of the biggest shows on television, and toured all over teaming up with stars including Merle Haggard, Gene Watson, Vince Gill, Connie Smith, George Jones and many others. Some of her most popular songs include “Once More,” “Yes Ma’am, He Found Me In A Honky Tonk,” “When I Stop Dreaming” and “Melted Down Memories.”

Photo provided by www.music.leonawilliams.com

BREAKFAST 7 A.M. DAILY

Breakfast Sandwiches & Pizzas Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon, Sausage & Ham, Hangover Breakfast, Pancakes, French Toast, Cooked to your liking!

CAFE FRESH DAILY • • • • •

PIZZA

Sandwiches Hoagies Burgers Catfish Chicken Tenders

4312 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy., Lake Ozark Corner of HH & Bittersweet 573-365-6989 www.4seasonscafe.com 34 VACATION NEWS

Fine Wine Liquor Beer

LUNCH & DINNER

Made To Order FRESH

WE’RE SMOKIN’!

Large and medium size are larger than most!

• Smoked Pulled Pork Lots of toppings and specialty pizzas • Smoked Brisket Eat-in or to-go!

• Smoked Pulled Pork & Shakes & Brisket Sandwich Dinner with side Smoothies

Grocery Mart Hours

Sun-Thurs 6 a.m.–11 p.m. • Fri.-Sat. 6 a.m.–12 p.m.

Cafe Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

MUSIC Leona has been inducted into the Missouri Country Music Hall of Fame, the Country Music Association of Texas Hall of Fame, the North American Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Mobile Alabama Country Music Hall of Fame.

Today, she owns a publishing company, Leona Williams Music, and lives in Kansas City. Before COVID hit, she was doing two or three shows a week and still looks forward to getting in front of an audience. She often performs with her son Ron Williams who is also an accomplished singer and songwriter. Both will be headlining the Classic Country Jamboree benefit October 18 at the Lodge of Four Seasons.

For more information and to purchase her music, go to www. music.leonawilliams.com.

About the Classic Country Jamboree

The Genuine Country Music Association (GCMA) will host its eighth annual Classic Country Jamboree benefit at 2 p.m.

Oct. 18 in the Exhibition Center at Lodge of Four Seasons. Doors open at 1 p.m. to the 20,000 square-foot exhibition center that will allow attendees space for social distancing. Please wear a mask if desired.

A blockbuster of talented entertainers and the Board of Directors Band will perform a variety of traditional country music.

The event will raise scholarship funds for students attending State Fair Community College-Lake of the Ozarks and for Lake of the Ozarks Soccer Association. Last year the benefit raised $17,000 for SFCC’s Lake of the Ozarks student scholarships.

In addition to headliner Leona Williams, returning are Dennis Stroughmatt, fiddler extraordinaire, singer, recording artist; Alicia Farrell Lange, a Lake of the Ozarks native who is a demo singer and back-up vocalist in Nashville; J.R. Love, a talented country and gospel singer from St. Louis area; and The Board of Directors Band, with Jim Phinney on rhythm guitar, Elijah Chastain on lead guitar, Jimmy Willis on drums, Darrell Cummings on steel guitar, and John Farrell on bass. Bill (Goofer) Atterberry, singer and comedian, returns this year guaranteeing everyone a good laugh. Special guest is Monte Davidson who was well known at the “Wild Times” at Lodge of Four Seasons along with his pet bull, Gomer. Another special guest is Frank Warmbrodt, a favorite among traditional country music fans and a well-known singer at Steel Guitar Shows across the country.

Ken Kinzie with KRMS radio station and John Farrell will emcee the event.

A dance floor, concessions and a “bucket raffle” table with several exclusive items will be available. Raffle tickets will be a $1 donation per ticket. A live auction will be held for a week’s stay in a condo in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Tickets are $20 for GCMA members, $30 for nonmembers and free for children under age 12. Tickets are available at John Farrell Real Estate Company, and the SFCC Foundation, 3201 W. 16th St., Sedalia.

John Farrell, Brad Rigby and Tony Smith founded the GCMA in 2009 to promote, perform and maintain traditional country music. The association is a 501c3 organization.

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COME SEE US DURING BIKE FEST!

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LOCATED ON THE HISTORIC BAGNELL DAM STRIP

OFFICIAL BIKEFEST PASSPORT STOP Sept. 16-20, 2020

Restaurant and Bar

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Award Winning Wings Fresh Seafood • Steaks Gourmet Sandwiches 28 Beers On Tap • 28 Hd Tv’s Live Entertainment Additional Parking In The Back OFFICIAL BIKEFEST PASSPORT STOP Sept. 16-20, 2020

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Paradise

at the Lake

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HE LAKE 2020 OF T

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• White Sand Beach • Tiki Bar •Beachside tiki huts • family Swimming Area • Sand Volleyball • Campground & RV park • Surfside snack shop • watercraft rentals • Ice Cream Shop & Boutique • Gas Dock • Dockside Dining OFFICIAL BIKEFEST PASSPORT STOP Sept. 16-20, 2020

ENTERTAINMENT September 18 Staggard • 7-11pm

September 19 Clay Hughes • 12-4pm Staggard • 7-11pm September 25-26 I-70 OverDrive • 7-11pm

10 MM • hwy 5-lake rd 5-41 Sunrise Beach, MO (573) 374-5750 FRANKIEANDLOUIES.COM September 18-October 1, 2020

LAKE

live

SEPTEMBER Friday, September 18

Backwater Jack’s, Phat Mike & the Bartenders Captain Ron’s, Duoly Noted, 1-5 p.m.

Dam Good Slice, Baub Eis, 8 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Staggard, 7-11 p.m.

Lazy Gators, Jackyl Tap & Grill, Pure Drive

Saturday, September 19 Backwater Jack’s, The SoundBox Captain Ron’s, Pure Drive, 6-10 p.m.

Dam Good Slice, JBombs, 8 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Clay Hughes, 12-4 p.m.; Staggard,

7-11 p.m.

Oh Tommy’s, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box

Project, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Vineyard, Josh Turner, 8 p.m.

Tap & Grill, Pure Drive

Sunday, September 20 Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words Dam Good Slice, Justin Tinkler, 7 p.m.

Fish & Co., Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box

Project, 1-5 p.m.

Off the Cliff, Helen Russell & Company, 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, September 24 Backwater Jack’s, Moore Sudds Dam Good Slice, JC and the DJ Karaoke, 7 p.m.

Friday, September 25 Backwater Jack’s, Kirk Brown Blues Band Dam Good Slice, live music Frankie & Louie’s, I-70 Overdrive, 7-11 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Dave Dunklee and the

Healing Box Project, 5-8 p.m.

Tap & Grill, Soul Root

Saturday, September 26 Backwater Jack’s, live music Captain Ron’s, Phat Mike & the Bartenders, 6-10

p.m.

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Attention musicians, bands, bars and restaurants: Send us live entertainment schedules to be included in our live music listing. Event information must include name of venue, name of entertainer, time, date and contact information for verification. Send information to lakelive@lakemediaonline.com or call 573-346-2132. The following list has been updated as of press time.

September 18-October 1, 2020

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OPEN

DAILY @ 11AM

LAKE LIVE Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7-11 p.m.

Dam Good Slice, live music Franky & Louie’s, I-70 Overdrive, 7-11 p.m.

Seven Springs Winery, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box

Project, 2-6 p.m.

Sunday, September 27 Backwater Jack’s, Whiskey Trio Dam Good Slice, Justin Tinkler, 7 p.m.

Fish & Co., Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Project, 1-5 p.m.

Off the Cliff, Helen Russell & Company, 5-8 p.m.

Wednesday, September 30

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Live Music at Dog Days & the Harley Davidson Store Check out DogDays.ws for the full live music schedule!

Live Music @ Harley Davidson

Live Music @ The Dog WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 Dave Alans 4 - 8

WEDNESDAY, SEPT.16 Justin Larkin 3 - 7

ThurSDAY, SEPT. 17 Bryan Copeland 4 - 8

ThurSDAY, SEPT. 17 Justin Larkin 11 - 3 Super Jam Duo 3 - 7

FriDAY, SEPT. 18 Ashley haynes 12 - 4 Molly Lovette 4 - 8

FriDAY, SEPT. 18 Phillip Twitchell 11 - 3 Johnny henry 3 - 7

SATurDAY, SEPT. 19 Ashley haynes Duo 12 - 4 Molly Lovette 4 - 8

SATurDAY, SEPT. 19 Molly Lovette 11 - 3 Dazed and Confused 3 - 7

SuNDAY, SEPT. 20 Phillip Twitchell 2 - 6

SuNDAY, SEPT. 20 Skin & Bones 11 - 3

OFFICIAL BIKEFEST PASSPORT STOP

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Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m.

OCTOBER Friday, October 2 Franky & Louie’s, Ridge Riders, 7-11 p.m.

Saturday, October 3 Franky & Louie’s, Ridge Riders, 7-11 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6 Lucky’s, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, October 9 Tirebiters, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Project, 8 p.m.-

12 a.m.

Saturday, October 10 Captain Ron’s, Art Bentley, 1-5 p.m.

Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7-11 p.m.

Fish & Co., Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Project, 6-10

p.m.

Wednesday, October 14

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Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, October 16 Franky & Louie’s, Blake Gardner and the Farmers, 7-11 p.m.

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Saturday, October 17 Franky & Louie’s, Blake Gardner and the Farmers, 7-11 p.m.

Friday, October 23 Franky & Louie’s, Slick Nickel, 7-11 p.m.

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38 VACATION NEWS

September 18-October 1, 2020

mily Bring the Fa e’s to Miner Mik enter at Indoor Fun C zarks!

Lake of the O The Maze

Runaway Mine Train

the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel and more!

OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Check minermikes.com or call for hours

minermikes.com

If quality family fun is what you are looking for, you will 573-348-2126 find it all under4515 one roof at Miner and Buster’s.

Osage Beach Pkwy., OsageMike’s Beach, MO Across From Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace

Arcades

air hockey

Nascar Games HarleyDavidson Games

and

Busters garage

Route 66 Indoor Elevated roller coaster style electric go karting

HOME OF THE

SHOOTOUT! Live Music Daily Drink and Food Specials Beach

BUCCANEER BAY Scallywag’s RV Parks Vacation Rentals Beach Weddings

GREAT FOOD & GOOD TIMES!

ENTERTAINMENT Friday, September 18 Duoly Noted • 1-5PM

2020 EVENTS SEPTEMBER 20 Lake West Chamber Kids’ Fishing Derby 1-3pm

Saturday, September 19 Pure Drive • 6-10PM Saturday, September 26 Phat Mike & The Bartenders 6-10PM

LE T’S JA M!

SEPTEMBER 16-20 Bike Fest SEPTEMBER 19 International Talk Like a Pirate Day

SEPTEMBER 25-27 Marine Dealers Association Fall In-Water Boat Clearance Sale

SEPTEMBER 28OCTOBER 1 Closed Now Open Friday thru Sunday, beginning October 2nd

Captain Ron’s is following all CDC sanitizing and distancing protocol for the protection of our valued customers and staff. Your health and safety is our main concern.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill | Lk.Rd. 5-50 or 34.5 MM, Sunrise Beach, MO 573-374-5852 | www.CaptainRonsAtTheLake.com