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One of the best holiday bazaars in the Lake area will bring more than 100 vendors to one location for a great day of shopping.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Top Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . 9 The Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Day Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fishing Report . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Boutique Crawl . . . . . . . . . 20 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Event Advance . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lake Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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TOP EVENTS In October & November

More than a dozen boutique stores will be a part of the LOZ Fall Boutique Crawl Oct. 23 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Check out all of the amazing shopping experiences the Lake area has to offer! For more information go to the Lake Ozark Boutqiue Crawl on Facebook.

Chili Cookoff

ili Warm up with a bowl of ch ! and vote for your favorite

The Camdenton Parks & Recreation 2nd annual Chili Cookoff will be held at the Camdenton City Park from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in four divisions.

Tastings will be offered from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $5. Proceeds go to Special Olympics Missouri. For more information, go to camdenton.recdesk.com.

Apple Butter The Camden County Museum will be hosting the annual Apple Butter Days festival Oct. 22 & 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lots of apple butter and apple pies will be for sale but you better get there early before they sell out. Free admission. A chili and coup lunch will be served for a donation.

The museum is located at Hwy. 54 and V Rd. in Linn Creek.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 15 • The Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Laurie. They will be offering either a carry-out option or a dine-in option. Carry-outs will cost $5, dine-in options are $10. Hours are from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

16 • The second annual Camdenton Parks and Recreation Chili Cookoff will be held at the city park. Prizes for best chili in four divisions.

Tastings will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $5. Entertainment and hayrides will be held. For more information and to enter the cook-off call 573-346-3600.

16 • The Fire Flies will host their annual ham and bean dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. at the NWFPD Station No. 4, located off of Lake Rd. 7-9.

Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children. The Oldies But Goodies Band will be performing.

16 • The Iowa Reunion Club will host their annual event, the “IRC Iowactoberfeast”, for all current 2021 Iowa Reunion Club members. This event will be held at Landshark Restaurant at Margarittaville in Osage Beach and will run from 5:30-7 p.m.

This is the tenth of twelve events scheduled by the club for this year. This event, as are all Iowa Reunion Club events, is open to all current 2021 club members.

The Iowa Reunion Club, celebrating their 27th year on the lake, is for former Iowans, and part time Iowans, that live at the Lake Of The Ozarks. Membership is $10 per year, per household to join the Iowa Reunion Club, one of the largest clubs on the lake. You can contact Bil Cooper at 573-480-4601 to learn how to join the club and for information on this event, or go to www.iowareunionclub.com.

19 • Camden County Republican Club’s October meetOctober 15-November 4, 2021

ing will feature Lt Governor Mike Kehoe as the speaker.

The meeting will be held at the Community Christian Church, 1064 N Business Route 5, Camdenton. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. You do not need to be a member to attend. Call, text or email your RSVP to Rhonda at 573873-8795; jwneighbour@ gmail.com.

19 & 26 • Drop in knitting/ crochet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on3 Hwy KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels are welcome. For more information call: 573.374.6927.

21 & 28 • Sit N Knit/Crochet will be held from 12-4 p.m. at Flocks Yarn and Fabric in Camdenton. Bring your projects to work on, and any snacks you would like to share. For more information, call 573-873-2233.

21, 22 & 24 •The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre presents the classic comedy ghost story “Blithe Spirit,” by Noel Coward. The show will be at 7 p.m. on Oct, 21 & 22 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 24. Doors open one hour prior to the show. Desserts generously donated by local caterers and are included in $20 admission charge. Coffee, tea, and soda available. BYOB allowed. Reservations required at 573-836-0934.

22 & 23 • The Fall Festival/ Apple Butter Days will be held at the Camden County Museum. Craft booths, apple butter and pies, craft demonstrations, a quilt raffle and chili supper will be available.

Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission free. For information or booth availability call 573346-7191.

23 • A Mini Halloween event will be held at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach from 5-9 p.m. Cost to enter is $5 with kids 12 and under free. Lots of vendors and entertainment will be held. Half of the

proceeds go to the Elks charity funds to help provide a Christmas for needy families.

For more information, go to Halloween Vendor Show on Facebook.

27 • The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce annual Fall Dinner & Awards will be held at Camden on the Lake Resort. Dinner at 6 p.m. with the program starting at 7 p.m. The theme this year is the Day of the Dead.

30 • A Halloween Pub Crawl will be held at bars and restaurants in Gravois Mills.

Ride the bus for $5. Buses start at 7 p.m. Participating bars include: 10-42 Bar & Que, Hillbilly Yacht Club, Tony Gs, VFW, Lake Burger, Lil Bass Hole, and Maggie’s at the Lake.

NOVEMBER 2,9,16,23 & 30 • Drop in knitting/crochet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on Hwy KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels are welcome. For more information call 573374-6927.

3 • The American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach will host their famous chicken dinner from 5-7 p.m.

Several sized dinner options available from $1.50/wing to $8 for a four-wing dinner.

Call 573-374-6091 for information 5 & 6 • A dinner theater production of “Spin Off” will be held at the Camden County Museum. Cost is $15 per person. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the play is at 7 p.m. Call 573346-7191 ext. 8 or go to www. camdencountymuseum.org.

6 • Peace,Love & Party with a Purpose will be held to benefit Wonderland Camp at Margaritaville Lake Resort.

Food, an open bar and entertainment by the i-Berrys, and a live and silent auction will be held. Cost is $125/person or $225/couple. RSVP by calling 573-392-1000.

11 • The Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild meeting from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at the Community Christian Church in Camdenton. Guild open to anyone with a fiber interest regardless of experience level. For more information, go to www.lakefiberarts.com or email lakefiberarts@gmail. com.

19-Jan. 1 • The Laurie Enchanted Village of Lights will be on display every night during the holiday season.

Drive through the 27-acre park while looking at the many displays spread out at the Laurie Fairgrounds. Held from 5-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. Free but donations are accepted.

19 & 20 •A Holiday Market Place will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Camden County Museum. Craft booths and vendors with Christmas crafts and gifts will be on hand. Lunch available. Free admission. For more information call 573346-7191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.

27 • The Lake West Chamber of Commerce will host the 20th annual Lighted Christmas Parade at 6 p.m.

For more information, call 573-374-5500.

DECEMBER 1 • The American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach will host their famous chicken dinner from 5-7 p.m. Several sized dinner options available from $1.50/wing to $8 for a fourwing dinner. Call 573-3746091 for information.

4 • The Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Christmas for Kids on the courthouse lawn. Held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., a variety of free entertainment and games will be provided for kids. Visit with Santa as he makes a stop at the Square. For more information, go to www.camdentonchamber.com.

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DAY TRIP story by Connye Griffin | photography by Al Griffin

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ighest on list of 100 of U. S. News and World Report, Best American Cities is Kansas City, about 3.5 hours’ drive from Lake of the Ozarks. Kansas City offers family-friendly and romantic vacations as well as historic and outdoor opportunities, too.

Romance: Vows, Beauty, and Candleglow.

The classic Old Red Bridge near the north entrance of Minor Park carries walkers over the Blue River and gives them a fine view of Fall’s colors.

Painted red since first constructed in 1859, the bridge wears Valentine colors year-round and has become a place to celebrate love. Visitors place a lock on the bridge signifying their commitment to one special person, family, and even pets.

After locking in love at the Old Red bridge, couples can stroll beautiful gardens in autumn’s colors at the Overland Park Arboretum. The Starlight outdoor theater is another romantic option, and in September and October, performances include music, comedians, and the Broadway show, Escape to Margaritaville.

Romantic fine dining choices in the Kansas City metro are endless. They include luncheons at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and the Nelson-Atkins after a handin-hand walk through the galleries as well as dinners at restaurants with romantic ambiance. Late in October and continuing through December 31, the Nelson Atkins will be home to the Van Gogh Alive exhibit, a rare, interactive experience for the Dutch artist’s works.

Couples may prefer food, wine, or brew tasting tours in historic places such as the Stockyards district of West Bottoms. There Amigoni Urban Winery has restored the Daily Drover Telegram newspaper building to elegance.

Family-friendly Destinations: Action, Challenges, and Wows.

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Fall brings pumpkin patches to life. One is the KC Pumpkin Patch in Olathe.

The Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead adds pumpkin picking to its farm-themed playground featuring pony rides, feeding baby goats, and fishing.

The KC Royals and KC Chiefs are on their home fields this season.

Those games are perfect choices for families who love sports. Thrills of another kind are available at Worlds of Fun or the Candy Wizard, on the River Market’s shops.

Parents will find STEM lessons at Union Station. Inside is Science City, an interactive educational playground.

Another educational opportunity at the station is a planetarium where families can explore earth’s sky.

It is also a streetcar stop for those who want to take advantage of special dates when Kansas City streetcar stops include special art exhibits and musical performances.

More Kansas City family-fun centers are Legoland and Sea Life in Crown Center. History buffs will like the World War I Museum and Memorial across from Union Station and the Arabia Steamboat Museum at City Market. For mini-golf fans, NelsonAtkins Museum is home to an art-themed course. More STEM learning is in the Red Bridge neighborhood where young children will love the interactive Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum.

Return trips to Kansas City may be required to see it all.

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DAY TRIP Outdoor: Trails, Hikes, and Open Air.

Opposite page, top photo: Union Station from WWI Museum. A KC streetcar stop, Union Station is a one-stop, all-in-one destination for families.

The station is home to Science City, a planetarium, model train gallery, live theatrical performances, films, exhibits, and restaurants. Opposite page, bottom photo: Arabia Steamboat Museum. Local entrepreneurs turned explorers found the Arabia Steamboat Museum in a farmer’s field, preserved it, and now make its treasures available for all to enjoy at the museum in City Market. Top photo: Amigoni Winery. Offering tastings for wine or beer while surrounded by comfort and elegance, Amigoni also provides small plates using Missouri-made products.

Swope Park, Overland Park Arboretum, and Powell Gardens offer scenic, perfumed short trails with seasonal beauty on all sides.

At Powell in the fall, visitors will enjoy workshops about grape cultivation, native prairie restoration, and even a day on September 11 when owners can walk with their dogs.

One long trail carries travelers along 15 miles featuring the beauty of two rivers, historical signage, a sculpture garden honoring Underground Railroad figures, and the Kansas-Missouri boundary. While hiking trails measuring 0.4 to 1.7 miles at the Ernie Miller Park and Nature Center in Olathe, families can pick up or download a scavenger hunt to help children look closely at what nature has on hand. The Owl Prowl, scheduled for November, suggests close examination of the trees may show owls close by. Missouri Town 1855 offers a very different hike across low, rolling hills to 25 buildings representing life and culture in the 19th century.

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FISHING

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f only there were six Octobers. With so much opportunity available this month, trying to cram it all into a mere 31 days is an unfair test of any outdoors enthusiast. The fall fishing bite is hot across the Midwest and big game archery seasons are in full swing. You can’t overlook the incredible wing shooting, but waterfowl hunting is also calling. If you are an all-around sportsman, October is when you travel with a bow, shotgun and fishing rod in your truck at the same time. This is it.

The prime time. Make the most of it. Here are a few of my top suggestions.

Bay de Noc is a 30,000 acre bay on Lake Michigan near Escanaba known for its robust walleye population. If you are looking to catch a giant, trophy size walleye, then Little Bay de Noc is place to go and October is the month to be there. Walleye are gorging themselves in October to prepare for the long winter months. Trolling around river mouths is a best bet.

Kentucky – Early Muzzleloader Whitetails The idea of Daniel Boone making his way across KenPic: Fishing for brown trout at Lake Taneycomo are just tucky with his muzzleloader in one of the many adventures for sportsmen in October.

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South Dakota – Pheasant luck at taking a buck under Opener the same limitations centuries The South Dakota Pheasant later. Yet, if buckskins and Opener is one of the biggest deals in North American hunting. flintlocks are aren’t your bag, you can skill pursue whitetails This year, it takes place on Saturday, October 16. Shooting bewith modern smoke poles in Kentucky during the early muzzlegins at 10 a.m. and lasts until sunset. With plenty of public lands loader season taking place October 16 and 17. Hunters may and private lands enrolled in the state’s Walk-in-Area Program harvest a deer of either sex in Zones 1, 2 and 3. Hunters may (WIA), hunters should be able to find a place to hunt without only harvest antlered deer in Zone 4. needing an outfitter. That said, the state is home to many topnotch guides and private lodges catering to all of a pheasant Missouri – Taneycomo Brown Trout hunter’s needs. In 2019, nearly 500,000 pheasants were harThe Missouri state record for brown trout changed hands vest in South Dakota. twice in 2019, with the new record being a behemoth 40pound, 6-ounce fish that fell just shy of the world record by less Indiana – Patoka Lake Crappie than two pounds. In October, brown trout leave the depths of At 8,800 surface acres, Patoka Lake is the second-largest the lower lake and push up to Table Rock dam to spawn. Tarreservoir in Indiana. This lake is an amazing fishery, with quality geting them with jerkbaits this month will produce many of the bass, bluegill and catfish. But with deep coves and standing tim- largest fish of the year. With each cast, there is a realistic possiber scattered throughout, it’s best known for crappie fishing. bility of hooking the next world record brown trout and returnCrappie are fun to catch and great to eat. Using minnows under ing that honor back to America from New Zealand where the slip-bobbers is a common tactic, but jigs often work just as well. current record of 42-pounds, 1-ounce stands.

This time of year, you’ll catch fish consistently in 10-15 feet of The Missouri Department of Conservation stocks approxiwater. Use your sonar to locate brush piles and you should be mately 750,000 trout in Taneycomo each year. These stocked in the money. The crappie bite should remain strong all month. fish allow for the lake to actively serve trout anglers who want to keep their fish for eating. While focusing on targeting big Michigan – Little Bay de Noc Walleye browns, you can still fill a cooler up with eating sized rainbows The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a special fishing destifor the skillet. nation. Squeezed between two Great Lakes and littered with rivers, stream and inland waters, the U.P. provides a diversity See you down the trail… of angling opportunities tough to find a comparison for. Little 14 VACATION NEWS

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by John Neporadny, john@jnoutdoors.com

Where the fish are

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he lake level was 658.2, generation of 6,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) down to 4,500 CFS throughout the week for a level of 658.1 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 78 degrees. Truman Lake was at 705.0 level.

Tournament Results: Jim Morrison won the Fall Big Bass Bash with a 7.11pound largemouth bass.

Bagnell Dam spillway/Osage River

Water clarity: Clear. White bass: Good on small swimbaits and Whopper Ploppers.

Lower Osage

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on topwater lures, jigs and shaky head worms along main lake wave breaks and docks in coves. Crappie: Fair on minnows or shooting jigs under main lake docks 10 to 20 feet deep.

Gravois Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on topwater lures and Texas-rigged soft plastics in the shallows and deep on the

jug lining with shad sides or prepared baits.

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main lake and in coves. Crappie: Good on jigs and minnows under docks for fish suspended 6 to 12 feet deep. White bass: Good on topwater poppers in the backs of creeks. Catfish: Good drifting skipjack herring in the creeks.

Mid-Lake

Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Fair on shaky head worms and crankbaits along main and secondary points. Crappie: Good on jigs and minnows 18 to 22 feet deep around docks and brush piles.

Grand Glaize

Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Good on topwater lures and jigs around shad schools halfway back in coves. Crappie: Good on jigs and minnows 6 to 8 feet deep around docks and brush piles.

Niangua

Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Slow on shaky head worms and topwater lures around brush piles and rocky banks.

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Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Good on buzz baits around docks. Crappie: Good on minnows 6 to 7 feet deep around docks. White bass: Fair on Rat-L-Traps around shad schools in the backs of coves.

Catfish: Excellent on cut shad tight-lining off docks.

Truman Dam spillway

Water clarity: Stained. Crappie: Slow on minnows in the dead-water channel.

Catfish: Slow on worms, shrimp and fresh shad.

Sources: Guide Alfred Chapman (573465-3810), www.lakeozarkfishingguideservice.com; Big Ed’s Guide Service (573692-6710) www.bigedsguideservice.com; Guide Jack Uxa (573-434-2570) www.lakeoftheozarksfishingguide.com; Guide John Blankenbeker (573-280-1455); Guide Terry Blankenship (573-480-2835); Guide Jim Dill (573-204-9005) www.jamesdillguideservice.com; Fitz Fishing (573-693-9299); Bryants Osage Outdoors (573-374-2278); Casey Scanlon (913-449-3176) and Cody’s Bait & Tackle (660-723-5115). Tournament Results—Thanks to www.bassingbob.com.

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Wicked fun Halloween events Get your spook on this month with these Halloween attractions and events.

From visiting a pumpkin patch to scoring gobs of candy, there are plenty of places to show off that scary costume.

Trick or treat at Hy-Vee Hollow.

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HALLOWEEN ATTRACTIONS Pumpkin Patch

The Cave Pumpkin Patch is open on weekends through October. Admission is $7/person and free for ages 2 and under (cash only). Admission gives guests access to The Cave, playground, sand boxes, hay rides, mini golf, and many other games and attractions. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For an additional charge, there are water balloons, paint balls, snacks, food trucks, pumpkins of various sizes and mums for purchase.

Located at 123 Swinging Bridges Road, Brumley.

U-Pick Patch

MECCA Farms has a variety of fun activities for the kids this month. The farm has a 150 foot slide, petting zoo, nature trail, obstacle course, hay rides, corn cannons, concession stands, and other entertainment. Go to the field to pick out your pumpkins to take home.

Cost is $7/person and free for ages 2 and under (additional fee for the pumpkins). Hours are Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Located at 425 Delmar Dr., Roach.

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Ghost Walk

Stark Caverns is hosting a Ghost Walk: The Howler’s Lair this month. The one-of-a-kind tour of the cave will include references to true Ozark folklore and myth. Cost is $26 for adults, $13 for youth ages 8-12, with discounts given to seniors and military. Children under the age of 8 are not allowed to participate.

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

SPECIAL EVENTS Vendor Show

A Halloween Vendor Show will be held Oct. 23 at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach. Lots of vendors, art and food will be available.

Witches Ball

The first annual Witches Be Crazy Ball will be held at La Roca Club in Osage Beach Oct. 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 and includes a drink ticket, snacks and witchy dance lesson.

Prizes for best-dressed witch.

For more information and for tickets, go to www.larocaclub. com.

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Hy-Vee’s parking lot is turned into a trick-or-treating frenzy at this annual event. Booths sponsored by businesses will be set up passing out treats from 3-6 p.m. The event will include supporting the Teal Pumpkin Project in providing non-food treats for those children who have food allergies.

Oct. 24. Cost is $2/child with proceeds going to the Dream Factory and Wonderland Camp.

Harvest Fest

The Barn at Honeysuckle Farms in Iberia will host an event Oct. 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, boutiques, artisans, and antiques will be for sale. Vendors will be handing out candy to kids, there will be a costume contest at 1 p.m. Saturday, barrel train and other fun for the kids. Admission is $5 and free for kids 12 and under. Parking is free.

Halloween on the Strip

Trick or Treating will be held at participating businesses from 2-4 p.m. along the Strip on Oct. 30. Other events include games at Luby’s Plaza, a cookie walk at 2 p.m., costume contest at 4 p.m. and pumpkin contest at 4 p.m. Drop off decorated pumpkins for judging before 4 p.m.

The field of pumpkins at The Cave Pumpkin patch.

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Trick or Treat

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Adult Party & Kids Spooktacular

Captain Ron’s will host the 15th annual Adult Halloween Party on Oct. 30 and the Kids Spooktacular from 3-5 p.m. on Oct. 31.

Halloween Party

The Haunted Holler (651 Highland Cir., Osage Beach) will host The Haunted Halloween Party Oct. 30 from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. A haunted house, zombie shoot, live music and a scary movie will be shown. Gates open at 6 p.m. A costume contest will be held at 10:30 a.m. with a $200 cash prize for best costume. Tickets are $20/person. Kids under the age of 6 are free.

For more information, go to fort54eventpark.com.

Pub Crawl

A Halloween Pub Crawl will be held in Gravois Mills on Oct. 30. Buses start at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 for a wrist band. Participating bars include: 10-42 Bar & Que, Hillbilly Yacht Club, Tony Gs, VFW, Lake Burger, Lil Bass Hole, and Maggie’s at the Lake.

Halloween Tournament

The third annual Halloween Golf Tournament to benefit the Lake of the Ozarks Food Bank will be held Oct. 31 at The Golf Club at Deer Chase. The 9-hole tournament is $200 for a team of four with proxy prizes, games on course and mulligans. Prizes for best themed costume, scarier costume and overall best costume.

To register or for more information, contact Jasen at jjones@ oldkinderhook.com or 314401-5518.

Haunted House

The City of Linn Creek is hosting a Trunk or Treat and Haunted House at 102 E. Valley Drive on Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m.

Face painting and a DJ will also be on hand.

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October 15-November 4, 2021

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

Lake Ozark; 365-6989 5 Diner (The) 25718 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 372-8146 Applebee’s 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com Bee’s Knees 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525 Blondie’s Tropical 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 Coco’s Bistro 5837 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-5125 Dam It Larry’s 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 552-8080 Eagle View Sports Bar & Grille at Osage National 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com Fire Station Bar & Grill 146 Illinois St. Camdenton; 873-2222 firestationbargrill.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

October 15-November 4, 2021

Hy-Vee Market Grill 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com

A LOCAL FAVORITE AT THE LAKE!

J.D. Waddles at the Inn at Grand Glaize 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com/jd-waddles JJ Twig’s 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9911 jjtwigs.com Jones Outpost 6409 Hwy. 7 Montreal; 346-9866 Off the Cliff 66 North Shore Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-1655 offtheclifflakeozark.com Outback Steakhouse 3930 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-4670 outback.com Panera Bread 4840 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0024 panerabread.com Pioneer Restaurant 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886 RJ’s Family Restaurant 275 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6133 Rock Bar & Grill (The) at Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023, ext. 15 indianrockgolfclub.com

Roxie’s Roadhouse

1289 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9960

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31

Sundays KC Chiefs Giveaways and Loads of Fun!

Royal Catch Bar & Grill at the Regalia Hotel & 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

T-Rays Uglys Bar

2545 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9974

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DINING GUIDE 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

BARBECUE 10-42 Bar and Que

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

Osage Beach; 302-4500 bandanasbbq.com Barn-B-Que Smokehouse 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com HalfSauced Barbeque 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com

Breezes at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000

Wok-N-Roll 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com

Cozy Café (The) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324

Zen Asian Restaurant 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0088

Hook Cafe (The) at Old Kinderhook 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/ hook-cafe 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 rustyroostercafe.com Stewart’s Restaurant 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

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

Sweet Smoke BBQ 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-9466

8779 N. Hwy. 5 Greenview; 873-3000

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2277 wobblybootsbbq.com

Brick House Cajun Cuisine

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CAJUN 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 573-693-9775 brickhousecajun.com Shrimp Daddy’s 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800

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BEAR CREEK VALLEY GOLF CLUB 910 MO-42 Osage Beach; 573-302-1000 bearcreekvalley.com Our cozy restaurant and Lounge offers a variety of menu choices for breakfast and lunch. Great food and service!

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Arris’ Pizza 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2288 arrispizzapalace.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

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 lilrizzos.com 929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 Shell’s Pasta Emporium 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171

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

Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net Taqueria La Tapatia 5838 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1161 Tres Hombres 8779 N. Highway 5 Camdenton; 873-5822 cantinatreshombres.com Vera Cruz 309 MO-5 Versailles; 378-5757 Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant 4579 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1231 vistagrandemexicanrestaurant.com

FINE DINING 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

El Patron

126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876 MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946 mamacitasosagebeach.com 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.

Lake Ozark; 693-1771 4466 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Four Seasons; 693-9479 Sunrise Cantina 264 Sunset Hills Dr.

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 1252 Hwy. KK

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DINING GUIDE Osage Beach; 348-DINE jeffreysatthelake.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; 348-3131 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com

PIZZA Andy’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

Dam Good Slice Pizza 1097 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark; 693-9954 damgoodslicepizza.com

Godfathers Pizza Express at CG’s Mini Mart 11947 N Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-4433 PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365 Imo’s Pizza 4344 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-8300 imospizza.com/store/lake-ofthe-ozarks

October 15-November 4, 2021

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

RESTAURANTS & BARS

Viking Post 306 2097 State Rd. Y Linn Creek; 317-1109 Whiskers 944 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6100

Barstool Mountain Saloon 1104 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1887

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

Casablanca 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com

Wicked Willie’s Sports Grill 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com

Chances ‘R’ 310 S. Main St. Laurie; 374-8770

Willowes 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197

City Limits Restaurant and Spirits 664 Hwy. Y Eldon; 392-3105

Woody’s Tavern 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0545

Foxxy Roxy Sports Bar at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Hero’s Junction 27560 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5850 Hurricane Dolly’s 258 Trail End Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2895 Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1711 Marty Byrde’s 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 240-2274 martybyrde.com Oh Tommy’s Irish Pub 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 ohtommysirishpub.com 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; 552-8842

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 at Alhonna Resort 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com Boondockz at Lazy Dayz Resort 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.com Bulldog’s Beach House 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.com Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill 34.5 MM of the Main Channel 82 Aloha Ln. Sunrise Beach; 374-5852 captainronsatthelake.com

Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com Daddio’s Soda Shop 6.3MM of the Gravois Arm 27485 Cross Lane Barnett; 375-5603 Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 693-1633 docknockers.com Dog Days Bar & Grill 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws 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

High Tide

21 MM of the Main Channel 1700 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 Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Jolly Roger’s Grub & Grog/ Kraken Shack Seafood and Oyster Bar 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com

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DINING GUIDE Lake Burger 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-4422 lakeburger.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 Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com

Great Casual Dining & Family Fun

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; 660-441-0574 lazygators.com Maggie’s on the Lake 8MM Gravois Arm 15251 Fleener Dr. Gravois Mills; 207-3693 Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 nautifishrumbar.com

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by Powerboat Magazine

Neon Taco 0MM 1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-6064

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THE GRAND GLAIZE BRIDGE 1232 Jeffries Rd, Osage Beach

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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 paradiseatthelake.com Red Fox Bar & Grill 50 MM of the Main Channel 1433 Red Fox Rd. Climax Springs; 345-4596 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 Shorty Pants Lounge 21 MM of the Main Channel 1680 Autumn Ln. Osage Beach; 302-1745 shortypantslounge.com Tap and Grill Lake Side Brew Haus 6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com The Wet Spot Bar & Grill 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903

WINERIES/BREW 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; 365-9935 shawneebluffwinery.com

SPECIALTY Andy’s Frozen Custard 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com

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DINING GUIDE Sip Coffee House 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2565 Shady Gables Tea Room 300 E. Newton St. Versailles; 378-2740 shadygables.com

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SQeZ Juice & Health 3869 Osage Beach Pkwy. N. Osage Beach; 552-8790 sqezjuicehealth.com Brew Brothers Coffee 404 East 4th St. Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net Celebration Cruises 0 MM of the Main Channel 1009 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com Coral Reef Seafood 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net

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

Higher Grounds Coffee House 498 W US 54 Camdenton; 873-2696 highergroundsloz.com

Icehole 1371 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9594 LOTO Lounge 5180 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 552-8179 Ozark Shave Ice & Creamery 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark Randy’s Frozen Custard 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1423 randysfrozencustard.com

Sailor’s Brew

4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1225

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

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

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

How to submit To have your restaurant included in the Drink & Dine restaurant listing, send restaurant name, address, phone number, website and your contact information to cpatires@gmail.com.

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

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he community is invited to the School of the Osage Middle School for the 41st annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Crafts, home décor, jewelry and other unique items will be available to purchase from area vendors.

This event is organized by the Osage Family Partnership High School Tribe to raise funds for scholarships, student and teacher resources.

Each year more than 100 booths are filled by vendors coming to showcase their exceptional crafts and other goods at this popular sale.

In addition, Santa will be on site for pictures and high school clubs will host a bake sale. Concessions will be available for purchase.

The PTSA is accepting vendor registrations through Nov. 20. To complete vendor registration online text ‘bazaar’ to ‘41444’ or visit the website on the ticketing link in this event. Email sotobazaar@gmail.com for questions.

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FEATURE

by Marie Krolikowski

Ozark in the Ozarks

P

erhaps it’s nothing more than the name of the series that drew us into the lives of Marty and Wendy Byrde, their two children, and the criminal activity of their lives while living in the Lake of the Ozarks. In spite of what some want to believe, the Netflix series “Ozark” is not based on any actual activities that took place in Some of the first season the Lake area. There are, howof Ozark was filmed at the ever, local residents who were Lake. Lake media file Photo able to experience the filming of this popular American crime drama first- hand.

Bill Dubuque is the St. Louis native who created the series and wrote the first two episodes. While attending college in the 1980s, he worked at Alhonna Resort and Marina, a popular destination at the Lake still today. It’s here where Dubuque got his inspiration for his story.

In reality, there has never been any known money laundering business at the Lake of the Ozarks. Nothing more than the location of the show is connected to the Lake area, and with good reason. The Lake, built by Union Electric for the purpose of generating electricity and making money, is real and sets the tone for capitalism. Although Marty and his wife are engaged in illegal activity, it’s their business sense that draws us to their story. To Marty and Wendy, it made perfect sense to pack up their family, leave their Chicago home, and shift their money laundering shenanigans to the Lake area.

Although the show suggests it’s located in the Lake of the Ozarks, only the first few episodes were filed at the Lake. The first episode was released in July of 2017.

It was during the summer of 2016 that actor Jason Bateman and a film crew were spotted in the Lake are, mainly on the Bagnell Dam Strip, filming the pilot episode. Throughout other episodes you can still see some Lake of the Ozarks scenes — arieal views and footage from the area — but what is mostly portrayed as the Lake of the Ozarks is actually Lake Lanier and Lake 30 VACATION NEWS

Allatoona in the Atlanta area. Because of tax incentives, filming moved from the Lake to in studio and in Georgia.

The series stars Bateman and Laura Linney as Marty and Wendy Byrde. Although Bateman is most known for his acting roles, he decided to impress with his behind-the camera-skills in directing and serving as executive producer for most of the Ozark episodes.

Camdenton resident Bill Moulder had the rare opportunity to work first-hand with the cast and crew during the filming of the first episode. Bill, who worked for the sheriffs department for 32 years, was initially contacted as the perfect person to escort the crew around the area. This role eventually led to additional responsibilities with the cast and crew.

“I was contacted by Tim from the Lake Visitors Bureau,” Bill explained. “He was working with the producers, including Jason Bateman. He knew I’ve been a lifelong resident here and know the Lake area like the back of my hand. I took the producers and Jason around to see various locations where they may want to shoot, and it escalated from there.”

Bill became a great source for the cast and crew, answering questions and giving advice on everything from scene locations to costumes and props. He ran escort on moving scenes to make sure there was no traffic interference. Although filming here at the Lake only took a couple of weeks, Bill stayed on staff for two additional years working with writers. A lot of the footage, Bill explained, never makes it to the final cut. Two scenes that did make the cut, however, include Marty throwing a sandwich off the bluff right off Horseshoe Bend Parkway and another scene filmed in Camdenton.

“It was kept on a very professional basis,” Bill said. “I found everybody extremely easy to work with. Laura Linney was fun to talk to. She liked the Lake area so much and wanted to know everything about it. I spent hours with Jason and the other producers. They are extremely nice and talented.”

When asked if he felt there was any negative impact on using the Lake of the Ozarks as the location for the series, Bill said he believes it actually put the Lake on the map.

“I think people should just watch the show and realize this was a boost to the Lake,” he said. “This is mild compared to Hollywood stories about New York or Los Angeles. There was no intention of the writers to make the Lake appear negative. It’s a story about the Byrd family.”

Bill went on to say, “I believe people see the Lake for what it is and know the difference between Hollywood and the truth.

This is just a story. It was such a blast to be involved with this.”

Tiffhany Huffman and her husband Dave opened Ozark Distillery and Brewing in Osage Beach in 2012. In July of 2016, they received an email from a company out of Canada but ignored it, because they get a lot of requests for free products. The company reached out to them again requesting empty bottles, and October 15-November 4, 2021

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it was then they realized this was legitimate.

Tiffhany explained they were looking for props that were native to the Lake area to use in scenes. Empty bottles were acceptable as they would fill them with colored water.

“We sent them two bottles of everything we make, along with hats and shirts,” Tiffhany said. “They wanted to display some of our products in the strip club in the show, and asked if we were alright with that. You can see our poster on the wall in one of the scenes and there’s a bottle of our Vanilla Bean in the corner in Ruth’s trailer in another scene.”

Tiffhany and Dave made some Facebook posts about their contribution and got a huge response. Tiffhany explained that people who are huge fans of the show come to their business specifically because their products were in the show.

“It’s so cool to see things we made in the scenes,” Tiffhany said. “We’re hoping in the next shows to see one of our T-shirts walk by.”

Some local extra cast members were hired including RuthAnn Matthews, a Sunrise Beach resident. RuthAnn saw an advertisement looking for extras and decided to reach out. She was hired and was told where and when to show up.

“I was in the background in scenes filmed in the arcade and on the Strip,” she said. “In the arcade there was a starting and ending point of where I needed to be. In the other scene I just walked around and was told not to look at the cameras or actors,” Although her scenes didn’t make it to the final cut, RuthAnn said it was a fun day and experience.

“The crew was very good,” she added. “I didn’t get the opportunity to interact with the actors much but we did eat lunch in the same room.

It was fun to watch them and see what happens behind the scenes.”

The Netflix series boasts 32 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including two for Outstanding Drama Series.

Jason Bateman won for Outstand Directing for a Drama Series in 2019. Cast member Julie Garner, who plays Ruth, won twice for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2019 and 2020.

Jason Bateman received two further Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama.

FAN STOPS AROUND THE LAKE AREA • Alhonna Resort. This is where it all began, were writer Bill Dubuque got his inspiration. Have a meal at Bobber’s Restaurant, gas up at the marina or stay in one of the cozy cottages and lakefront units.

• Marty Byrds. This restaurant on the Strip in Lake Ozark opened up after the show debued. The menu offers a selection of Ozark-inspired fare such as Ruth’s Smoked Wings, The Langmore (a smoked pork steak), and They Byrde Dog. “Killer” cocktails are also served up to patrons. Before leaving, buy an official Marty Byrdes T-shirt as a souvineer.

• Lovers Leap. This Lake landmark is where Marty and his family stands to get a good view of the Lake in the trailer and at the end of episode 1. It is located off of Pier 31 Road but is private property.

• Tucker’s Shuckers. Jason Bateman signed the wall while visiting this Lake Ozark business.

• Dogpatch Arcade on the Strip has a few quick cameos in episode 2.

October 15-November 4, 2021

LAKE

live

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

p.m.

Friday, October 15

Sunday, October 17

Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Jason Button, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Duoly Noted, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Blake Gardner and the Farmers, 7-

11 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Dave Dunklee, 2-5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 19 Lucky’s, Cindy Lawhorn, 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, October 16 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Jake Baumgartner, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Blake Gardner and the Farmers, 7-

11 p.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Me & Jim, 1-4 p.m.; Rebel, 5-8

Thursday, October 21 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Me & Jim, 6 p.m.

Friday, October 22 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Shawn Campanini, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Duoly Noted, 7 p.m.

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

Saturday, October 23 Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m.

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

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Mick Byrd, 1-4 p.m.; Lake Collec-

tive, 5-8 p.m.

Sunday, October 24 Shawnee Bluff Winery, Sax on the Beach, 2-5 p.m.

Wednesday, October 27 Helen’s Hideout, Helen Russell, 5-8 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 cpatires@gmail.com or call 573-3462132. The following list has been updated as of press time.

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LAKE LIVE Friday, October 29 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Shawn Campanini, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m.

OPEN @ 11AM 17.5 MM

Saturday, October 30 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Jake Baumgartner, 7 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, ChristiAna, 7-11 p.m.

Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Gatorheads, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Shawnee Bluff Winery, Michael Byington, 1-4 p.m.; Me & Jim,

5-8 p.m.

Sunday, October 31 Franky & Louie’s, Gatorheads, 12-4 p.m.

Wednesday, November 3 Helen’s Hideout, Helen Russell, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, November 5 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, John Henry Band, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 6 Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m.

Friday, November 12 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Shawn Campanini, 7 p.m.

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

Saturday, November 13 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Jake Baumgartner, 7 p.m.

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

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Wednesday, November 17 Helen’s Hideout, Helen Russell, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, November 19 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Jake Baumbartner, 7 p.m.

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

Saturday, November 20 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Shawn Campanini, 7 p.m.

Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m.

Friday, November 26 Brickhouse Cajun Cuisine, Jake Baumgartner, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 27 Off the Cliff, Helen Russell, 5-8 p.m.

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mily Bring the Fa e’s to Miner Mik enter at C n u F r o o d In zarks!

Lake of the O The Maze

Runaway Mine Train

the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel and more!

Open Weekends: Sat. 11am-9pm, Sun. 11am-5pm Labor Day Hours: If quality family funSat. is what you are looking for, you will & Sun. 11am-9pm find it all under one roof Miner Mike’s and Buster’s.

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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 Saturday, October 30 Christiana 7-11PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 1/2 PRICE DAY

2021 EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 15th Annual Adult Halloween Party

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 15th Annual Kids Spooktacular 3:00-5:00PM

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 FRIDAY - SUNDAY

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