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Contributors
Al and Connye Griffin
Al and Connye Griffin
retired to do what they enjoy,
taking photos of their new
home and writing about the
people and places here. Al
was a forensic photographer
for more than a decade before
moving to Missouri where he’s
had the opportunity to focus
on art and commercial pho-
tography. His varied work can
be found at www.algriffin-
photography.com.
Connye likes to knit words
together and does so daily.
She spent 37 years teaching
and still loves to learn and
teach. She does both through
Al and Connye’s collaboration
www.oureyesuponmissouri.
com. Al’s photography can
be seen in the cover story and
the cocktail spotlight. Connye
contributed to the cover story.
10 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017
July/August 2017
Susan Croce Kelly
Susan Croce Kelly has
been a newspaper reporter
in Springfield and St. Louis,
an award-winning columnist
in Texas, public relations
executive in St. Louis and
Chicago, worked in Belgium
and England, was founder and
publisher of “Ozarks Maga-
zine,” and has been president
of her own corporate writing
business for the past 20 years.
She is also the author of two
award-winning books about
the early days of U.S. Highway
66.
Kelly and her husband, Joel
Kirkpatrick, have three grown
children and two perfect
grandchildren. They live on
Mill Creek Cove, just off the
Gravois Arm of the Lake.
In this issue she wrote the
artist profile.
Paul Leahy
Paul Leahy has been a golf
professional at the Tan-
Tar-A Resort since 1989 and
Director of Golf since 2001.
He manages the 27-hole golf
operation at Tan-Tar-A and
has been active in the com-
munity via the Lake Area
Chamber of Commerce,
Convention and Visitors
Bureau and various charities.
Paul has been a contributor to
Lake Lifestyles Magazine since
2007.
He is president of the Lake
of the Ozarks Golf Council,
Co-Director of the Lake of the
Ozarks Junior Golf Associa-
tion and on the board of the
Gateway PGA of America.
Originally from Cedar Falls,
Iowa, Paul has a bachelor’s in
marketing from Ferris State
University and has been a
Class A Member of the PGA of
America since 1991.
Alan Wohlgemut
Alan Wohlgemut owns and
runs his local photography
company, Lighter Focus, with
his brother and dad. What
started as a hobby in high
school has turned into a career
which is fueled by his passion
and love for capturing all the
beauty in God’s creation.
He had a unique childhood
as his parents were missionar-
ies overseas in the country of
Papua New Guinea. Having
been born and raised overseas,
he has a great love for travel
and meeting new people from
all different cultures.
Alan and his wife, Tracy,
live in Lake Ozark with their
four children.
See his work featured on the
cover, and in the home and
fashion profiles.
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 Events

TOP PICKS FOR JULY/AUGUST

AquaPalooza
July 15
Anchor out and listen to live music all day
at AquaPalooza, the world’s largest boat
party. Held at Dog Days at the 19-mile
marker, bands will be playing on the
outdoor stage from 12-5 p.m. What a great
way to spend the day on the water!

Wine & Brew Fest

August 19
Sample some of the best local wine and
beer at the Midwest Wine & Brew Festival
held at the Lodge of Four Seasons from
2-5 p.m. Cost is $15 which gives you
access to samples and a commemora-
tive glass to take home. Other vendors
are also set up. For more information,
go to www.lakeareachamber.com or call
573-964-1008.

Charity Golf Tournament Duck Drop

August 6
The 11th annual National Concerns of Police Survivors Charity
Golf Tournament will be held at Old Kinderhook with an 11 a.m.
shotgun. All proceeds benefit surviving families and co-workers
at the C.O.P.S. Hands-On Programs. Cost is $500 per four-person
team. Registration includes a boxed lunch and dinner and silent
auction following play. Deadline to register is July 1. For more
information, go to www.nationalcops.org or call 573-346-4911.
August 5
If your duck crosses the finish line first, you’ll get $5,000! The
Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will be held below Bagnell Dam.
The family fun zone will open at 10 a.m. with games, inflatables,
and booths. At noon rubber ducks will be dropped into the Osage
River by helicopter and boat on a race across the finish line.
Tickets to purchase a duck are on sale prior to the event. For more
information, go to www.greatdamduckdrop.com.

Shootout
August 26 & 27
It’s one of the biggest events of the year! The largest unsanctioned boat
competition in the U.S. takes place at Captain Ron’s in Sunrise Beach
(34.5-mile marker). Other events are held during the week around the
Lake area including the Mini-Shootout, Poker Run, Meet and Greet, and
Hall of Fame Dinner and Auction. For a full schedule, go to www.lake-
File photos

oftheozarksshootout.com.

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 Events
Things to do
A list of what’s happening in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
Food & Dining
July & August
Orchestra Concerts
7 p.m.; Various locations.
The Lake Area Community
Orchestra is hosting several
free concerts in the area.
Freewill donations are
welcome. Selections include
“Hoe Down,” “Satchmo,”
“Salute to Broadway,” “March
of the Trolls,” “Gilbert and
Sullivan,” and “Orpheus.” They
will close with “Sousa’s Stars
and Stripes Forever.” Concerts
will be July 11 at Hope Lutheran
Church in Osage Beach, July
25 at the Royal Theater in
Versailles; and August 1 at the
Lake Ozark Christian Church
For information: 573-375-5403
or 573-644-4801.
July 9 & August 20
Jazz Concerts
6:30 p.m.; Inn at the Grand
Glaize. The Ozark Jazz Society
hosts monthly concerts from
6:30-9 p.m. Dave Bennett and
the All Stars will perform in July
with Stephane Trick and Paolo
Alderighi in August. Cost is $10
for OJS members or $12.50 for
the general public. An optional
buffet will be served from
5-6:15 p.m. for $15 per person.
For information: 573-365-3411
or www.lakeozarkjazz.org.
July 14 & August 11
Car Show
6-11 p.m.; Bagnell Dam Strip.
Hot Summer Nights cruise-in
is free for participants and
FILE PHOTOS
spectators. Cars, trucks and
motorcycles of all makes and
models will be lined up along
the Strip. This kid-friendly
Attractions Film, Theater Arts Sporting Music
& Functions & Dance Events
Events from July to August
event features entertainment day each summer at the Lake! three or more. This year’s theme
and giveaways. The theme Head to the 19-mile marker is “Not All Heroes Wear Capes.”
for July is “Bikes, Trikes and with your friends and float Dress as your favorite superhero
Trucks.” For more information: while listening to live music or come in all blue. For more
www.facebook.com/ throughout the afternoon at information: 573-346-4911 or
cruisehotsummernights. the 19-mile marker. Bands www.nationalcops.org.
will be playing on the outdoor
July 14 & 15 stage from 12-5 p.m. Boat in July 17-22
Swap Meet and hang out in the water all Children’s Theater
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Camden County day. For information: 10 a.m.; Christ the King
Museum. Vendors will be www.dogdays.ws. Lutheran Church. The Missoula
set up selling their wares. Children’s Theatre returns to
Admission is free. Lunch is the Lake. The touring program
available for a donation. gives children the opportunity
For more information: to participate in a theatrical
573-346-7191 or www. production of “Beauty Lou
camdencountymuseum. & the Country Beast,” an
org. adaptation of “Beauty
& The Beast.” Audition
July 15 & day is Monday at
August 19 the Christ the King
Lutheran Church
Swing
in Lake Ozark at 10
Dancing a.m. Rehearsal times
7 p.m.; La Roca
are daily from 10
Club. The Lake of
a.m.-2 p.m. at the
the Ozarks Swing
Camdenton Middle
Dance Club meets
School Little Theatre.
for dancing each
The performances are
month at the La Roca
Sunday at 3 p.m. and 5:30
Club in Osage Beach.
p.m. at the Camdenton
The theme for the July
Middle Theater. All children
dance is “Mid Summer’s
grades 1-12 are invited to
Night Dance.” August’s theme
audition. For information: 573-
is “Hot, Hot, Hot Dance.” Cost
964-6366 or www.mctinc.org.
is $10 for non-members. A free Concerns of Police Survivors 5K
lesson is provided at 7 p.m.
July 21
with dancing to follow. For
LOCAL COPS 5K Dinner Theater
more information: 314-409-6657
7 a.m.; Linn Creek City Park. 5 p.m.; Camden County
or www.lakeozarksswingdance.
Concerns of Police Survivors Museum. A Young People’s
com.
will host a 5K run/walk in honor Theater Performance “The
of America’s fallen heroes Snow Queen” will be held
July 15 and to show support of law with doors open at 5 p.m.,
AquaPalooza
enforcement. Registration opens dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the
12-5 p.m.; Dog Days. The at 7 a.m. with the race starting play at 7 p.m. For information:
world’s largest boat party, at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 for an 573-346-7191 or www.
AquaPalooza, is held for one individual or $20 for a family of camdencountymuseum.org.
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 July 21 & 22
Summer Fest
7 p.m.; Sunrise Beach Little Theatre.
The third annual Summer Fest Event
will be held. The production “How I
Met Your Mummy” will be on stage
for two evenings. The cast of this
play consists of 11 young people
ages 8 and older. For information:
573-374-8651.

July 22
Ice Cream Social
4-8 p.m.; Camden County Museum.
Celebrate summer with ice cream
and a classic car cruise-in. For
information: 573-346-7191 or www.
camdencountymuseum.org.

August 5
Duck Drop
10 a.m.; Below Bagnell Dam. The
Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will
offer a family fun zone with games,
inflatables, and booths. At noon
rubber ducks will be dropped into the
Osage River by helicopter and boat on
a race across the finish line. The first-
place winner will receive $5,000 with
other cash prizes awarded. Tickets
to purchase a duck are on sale prior
to the Duck Drop and on the morning
of the event. For information: www.
greatdamduckdrop.com.

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August 6
Charity Golf
6/1/17 1:40 PM
11 a.m.; Old Kinderhook. The 11th Missoula Children’s Theatre
annual National Concerns of Police
Survivors Charity Golf Tournament benefits
surviving families and co-workers at the August 26

Take Control of Your C.O.P.S. Hands-On Programs. Cost is $500

per four-person team. Registration includes
Next Car Search a boxed lunch and dinner and silent auction
following play. Deadline to register is July
BestRide.com makes finding your 1. For information: 573-346-4911 or www.
next ride as easy as 1-2- 3 nationalcops.org.
1) LEARN
August 11 & 12
Which car is right for you through
BestRide.com’s car reviews, buying Comedy Show
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The comedy dinner theater production of
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One of the largest inventories of new, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served
used & pre-owned cars on the web at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person with
limited seating. Reservations suggested. For
3) CONNECT
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With trusted, local dealers who have
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August 19
The smartest, easiest way to Wine & Brew Festival
find a car online. 2-5 p.m.; Lodge of Four Seasons. Sample
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We make it easy to find your BestRide Midwest Wine & Brew Festival. Cost is $15
which gives you access to samples and a
commemorative glass to take home. Other
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vendors are also set up. For information:
573-964-1008 or www.lakeareachamber.
573-346-2132 com.
Garage Sale
8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Laurie Fairgrounds. More
than 40 booths are expected at the 27-acre
yard sale selling all kinds of merchandise.
Food is available for purchase. For
information: 573-374-8776 or
www.cityoflaurie.com.
August 26 & 27
Shootout
10 a.m.; Captain Ron’s. The Lake of the
Ozarks Shootout Top Gun competition will
be held at Captain Ron’s at the 34.5-mile
marker. Opening ceremonies are at 10
a.m. Saturday with classes running all
day. On Sunday the competition kicks off
at 9 a.m. Watch as boats from all over the
world compete for the Top Gun Trophy. The
awards ceremony is at 4 p.m. Events are
held throughout the week leading up to
the main event. Some of the bigger events
include the Poker Run on Friday, Meet
and Greet Wednesday, the Hall of Fame
Dinner on Tuesday. For information: www.
lakeoftheozarksshootout.com.

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 Events
REGIONAL EVENTS
THE MUNY
St. Louis
[Through the summer]
America’s oldest and largest out-
door musical theater is back for
another great season. Remaining
shows include “A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the
Forum,” “All Shook Up,” “The
Unsinkable Molly Brown,” “ A
Chorus Line,” and “Newsies.”
Tickets start at $15.
www.muny.org
NATIONAL TOM
SAWYER DAYS
Hannibal
[Through July 4]
A tradition for 60 years, this fes-
tival features the National Fence
Painting Contest, frog-jumping
contest, a carnival, food vendors,
live entertainment and other
activities related to the history
of Hannibal through the eyes of
Mark Twain. The arts and crafts
festival held at Central Park has
more than 120 craft booths set up.
www.hannibaljaycees.org
TENT THEATRE
Springfield
[July 5-7, 12-15 & 17-23]
Held on the grounds of Missouri
State University, a tent is pitched
seating hundreds to watch theat-
rical performances under the big
top. Productions of “The Three
Musketeers” will be held July 5-7
and “Nice Work If You Can Get
It” will be July 12-15 and 17-23.
Shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are
$16-$25.
www.tenttheatre.missouristate.
edu/history.htm
DANCING WITH
THE STARS LIVE
Kansas City
[August 2]
One of the most popular TV
shows is back on tour stopping
at the Arvest Bank Theatre at
the Midland for one show only.
Tickets are $45-$80. Every type
of ballroom and modern dance
The hottest
show on TV
is on tour this
summer, with a
stop in Kansas City
for one night only.
www.dwtstour.com
is showcased by some of your
favorite cast members of the
show.
www.midlandkc.com/events
FOOD TRUCK
FRENZY
O’Fallon
[August 5]
If you are a foodie, you’ll enjoy
the more than a dozen food
trucks, beer and wine offered at
this festival at the Ft. Zumwalt
Park (1,000 Jessup Lane). Held
from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will
also be a performance by the
“Legends from Liverpool” featur-
ing Beatles music.
www.ofallon.mo.us/
food-truck-frenzy
MISSOURI
STATE FAIR
Sedalia
[August 10-20 ]
Lots of livestock shows, com-
petitions and entertainment
are in store at the State Fair.
Live entertainment is one of
the major highlights each year.
Alan Jackson will be performing
August 12 with other great bands This sarcophagus was made
to follow. A circus, family fun for a wealthy woman of
center, truck and tractor pull, high status. Made of cedar
rodeo, and carnival are just a imported from Lebanon, the
few of the highlights. coffin is elaborately decorated
www.mostatefair.com with colorful images and
detailed hieroglyphic text.
Mummies of the World
ECLIPSE
CELEBRATION
Jefferson City
[August 19-21] MUMMIES OF
THE WORLD
At 1:14 p.m. on August 21 Jef-
ferson City (and other areas
Kansas City
in Missouri) will experience 2
[Through November 7]
minutes and 29 seconds of a
total eclipse. The sky will turn
This show opened in June reveal-
dark with planets and stars vis-
ing the secrets of the mummies
ible. For several days leading up
to the main event other activities
past. Some date back as far a
4,500 years preserved today
will range from a drum circle to
thanks to modern science. Held
astronomy lectures held around
at Union Station, tickets range
the Capitol South Lawn.
from $10-$24.95.
www.capitaleclipse.org
www.unionstation.org
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photo by George Denny

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Light Up
the Sky
Fireworks shows
a Lake tradition
By Charis Patires
P
lanning one of the largest
fireworks shows in the
state of Missouri takes
months of preparation.
Matt Sutcliffe, owner of
Premier Pyrotechnics, has
been in the fireworks business for 30 years
and brings his large-scale productions to
Lake of the Ozarks every summer season.
Also the owner of Bear Bottom Resort in
Sunrise Beach, for the last decade Sutcliffe
has been wowing crowds who come to
the resort by boat and water to watch the
shows.
The production held to celebrate Inde-
pendence Day is like no other. Crews start
planning in January by selecting music and
putting a soundtrack together to coincide
with the fireworks that are launched by
a computer system so that they can be
synchronized to music. Then fireworks are
manufactured in several countries specifi-
cally for the 29-minute show. Other large
shows are held on Memorial Day and Labor
Day, with smaller 8-10 minute productions
every Saturday in between, at dusk.
For the Independence Day display, crews
will begin three days in advance setting out
the equipment and nearly 12,000 shells
used to light up the sky. Music has been
selected that will celebrate America’s inde-
pendence. Boaters can tune into 88.7FM to
hear the soundtrack. A holiday show will
be held Saturday, July 1 with the largest
display at the Lake on Tuesday, July 4.
Gas up the boat, grab a blanket and head to
one of the many fireworks displays happen-
ing across the Lake area. Here’s our list of
local shows!
Ol d Kin d e r h ook
June 30
678 Old Kinderhook Dr., Camdenton
12MM of Niangua Arm
Fireworks Fun Fest will be held from 5-9 p.m.
with live music, games and ending with a
fireworks display. You can watch the fire-
works from the golf course. An All-American
meal will be served for a small fee.
www.oldkinderhook.com
At t h e 5 MM
July 1
For several years a professional-grade show
has been held off of the Main Channel by a
private resident.
Cit y of E l d o n
July 1
This city-sponsored event kicks off with a 5K
in the morning and fireworks at dusk at the
Eldon Air Park.
I n n at G ran d G laiz e
July 2
5142 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
1MM of the Glaize Arm
Come by boat or car! View them from the
lounge or by the pool.
www.innatgrandglaize.com
Ca ptain Ron ’s
July 3
82 Aloha Lane, Sunrise Beach
34.5MM
At the restaurant, on the beach or on your
boat will all have great views!
www.captainronsatthelake.com
Po in t Ra n dal l Resort
July 3
2MM
This cove fills up with boats to experience a
professional fireworks show.
www.pointrandallresort.com
Lak e Va l l e y Golf Club
July 4
A golf tournament will be held during the
day followed by kids’ activities, a bounce
house and popcorn. Fireworks at dusk.
www.lakevalleygolf.com
Lo d ge o f Fou r Seaso ns
July 4
13MM
View by water.
www.4seasonsresort.com
Ta n -Tar -A
July 4
26MM
View by water.
www.tan-tar-a.com.
Ce l e b rat io n C ruises
5085 Davis Dr., Osage Beach
1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark
See the Lodge of Four Seasons show on
board the yacht docked near the Grand
Glaize Bridge. The Lake Ozark location of
the Celebration will have its own fireworks
show on Sunday, July 2. Boarding and depar-
ture times vary.
www.cruiselakeoftheozarks.com
T ro p ic Is l an d
494 Tantara Dr., Osage Beach
Boarding begins at Dock A at 7 p.m. for a 1
1/2-hour scenic cruise ending on the water to
watch Tan-Tar-A’s display. Cash bar available
and appetizers are served for $30 per person.
573-348-0083, www.tropicislandcruises.com.
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TRY BUBBLE TEA

We fell in love with this new place on the
Bagnell Dam Strip on the first visit. Black
Pearl Bubble Tea, the newest and trendiest way
to drink tea, has hit the Lake area. This small
business features more than 140 combinations of
bubble tea. Bubble tea was invented in the 1980s.
It is made of an iced or blended tea base with
chewy tapioca balls and fruit jelly added, called
pearls. It’s healthy, delicious and affordably
priced making it a great stop for thirsty
families to enjoy while shopping and
walking the historic Strip.
5 things

A mango
green bubble
tea with
strawberry
pearls.

WE LOVE TO DO
IN THE SUMMER
PHOTOS AND STORY BY CHARIS PATIRES

Looking to beat the heat? We’ve got a few suggestions

for you. Here are just a handful of our favorite things
to do in the summer at Lake of the Ozarks.

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JULY/AUGUST 2017
TAKE A HIKE PLAY DISC GOLF
Everybody knows that one of the top things Another way to golf … except for these
to do at the Lake is to visit our state parks. courses you use weighted discs (a frisbee).
Both Ha Ha Tonka and the Lake of the Ozarks You can find the Hillbilly Disc Golf Course at
State Park have natural wonders and beautiful the Laurie Fairgrounds, the Dragon Ridge Disc
scenery to enjoy. Hiking is one of our favorite Golf Course at the Camdenton City Park, and
things to do year-round. Even in the heat of Eldon’s Air Park has a course. Disc golf rules
the summer, the trails offer lots of shade. can get a little technical but the whole goal is
If you are short on time, we love the Shady to get your frisbee in the hole in as few throws
Ridge or the Rocky Top trails located at the as possible. Just get out and have fun!
Grand Glaize Beach. They are great for inex-
perienced hikers and close to Osage Beach.
But there are dozens of hikes to choose from
SATISFY YOUR
ranging from less than a mile to those 10 or SWEET TOOTH
more miles and best left to the frequent hiker.
It’s the official summertime treat. And there
Make sure you plan accordingly. For maps and
are a lot of ice cream parlors to be found in
details on each trail, go to www.mostateparks.
the area. Wacky Knacky Diner in Osage Beach
com.
not only serves up delicious breakfast and
lunch, but has an ice cream parlor with some
GO MINIATURE GOLF of your favorite sweets. Try the deep fried
Oreo sundae or stick with a traditional shake.
This might be the only place most of us will
Some other popular hangouts include Randy’s
get a hole-in-one. For those who can’t play
Frozen Custard in Osage Beach, and the Cree
18-holes at one of our many beautiful golf
Mee Drive-in in Eldon where people go just for
courses, this is the alternative. Miniature golf
the foot-long chili dog and the gigantic soft
has been in existence at the Lake for as long
serve ice cream.
as I can remember, and is sure to be a hit with
the kids. Putt N Stuff, Sugar Creek and Pirate’s
Cove are three great places in Osage Beach
and Lake Ozark. Fun themes and beautiful
landscapes are all a part of the experience.

The Shady Ridge Trail

at the Grand Glaize
Beach is an easy hike
with views of the Lake.

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 Boating

Need a lift?

20 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017

Licensed
captains
making
Lake safer
Story by Charis Patires
+ Photos by Al Griffin

A
nyone who has driven
a boat on Lake of the
Ozarks knows it can
be challenging. Large
wakes, debris, other
boaters … there’s a lot to watch out
for if you are in the captain’s seat.
But what if you want to turn the keys
over and let someone else drive? Or
if you’ve purchased a boat and don’t
quite feel comfortable enough to get
behind the wheel? You are not alone.
There are an estimated 180,000 boats
on Lake of the Ozarks — and every-
one has a different level of experience
driving a boat.
Lake of the Ozarks has had the repu-
tation as being one the most dangerous
waterways in the country. The Lake
of the Ozarks Captains Association
hopes to fix that by making it easy for
recreational boaters to hire a licensed
captain. The demand for licensed boat
captains on Lake of the Ozarks has
increased over the years. Whether
someone wants to hire a sober driver
for the day, or needs help learning the
ropes of their newly-purchased boat,
they can help.

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 Captains Bob May and Doug Beck
have been a part of the association
since the beginning. They also work in
conjunction with the Lake of the Ozarks
Water Safety Council, the United States
Coast Guard, and the Missouri State
Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division.
“The LOTOCA seeks to promote
boating and water safety, education and
good fellowship between operations and
these agencies,” Doug said. “We want
to provide the public a resource to find
qualified USCG credentialed captains
that will provide them with a safe, fun
experience.”

BoatSmart
Weather&Boating
Check the weather warnings and

Smar
forecasts before you leave shore
and while you are on the water.
Watch for bad weather and listen
to NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts
on the VHF radio.

Drinking
SafeBoatingTips

&Boating
Boating is great fun for family and
friends. But before you hit the water,
take time to read these safety tips
• Make sure the boat is in top operating condition before you head out.
DON’T
MIX!
• Keep any load low and evenly distributed.
• Heed the capacity label or follow this rule of thumb:
People = Length of Boat x Width ÷ 15.
• Lower the anchor—do not throw it over the bow.
• Do not anchor by the stern. It has caused many small boats to capsize and sink.
• Fill portable tanks off the boat. Before fueling, close hatches and openings, Alcohol is a major contributing
turn off engines and electrical equipment and put out cigarettes. factor when it comes to
• Do not use automotive parts to replace items on your boat. recreational boating casualties.
• Be sure to tell someone on land where you’re going and when you will return, Because of the wind, noise,
and give a complete description of your boat. vibration, sun and motion, alcohol
• Post a lookout. can affect a person on a boat
much more quickly than on land.
• Wear life jackets.
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maintain certification. Licensed
captains are also subject to
random drug testing and must
have a certain level of insur-
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called out in the event of a state or
national emergency.
There are about 40 licensed
captains in the association. Each
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Osage Beach varies depending on the type of
573-348-5073 service provided.
While safety is a priority,
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Why hire?
If any of these situations apply to you, you
might want to hire a captain.
You are not a boater and you’ve never driven a
boat on your own. In this case, hiring a captain is
obviously a prerequisite.
You have plenty of boating experience but it’s
been a long time since you were at the helm. You
feel you would be more comfortable having a quick
refresher with a seasoned professional by your side.
You know your own boat and how it handles
inside and out but being in command of an
unfamiliar boat can be somewhat intimidating, not to
mention nerve-racking. Having a skilled captain aboard
for the first day or half day can help take the edge off.
You are on vacation. Who needs to be stressed?
You know your own boat or may have boating
experience but you are in unfamiliar waters.
A local captain knows the area, currents, boating
patterns, locations of underwater hazards, local attrac-
tions, good on-the-water restaurants, etc.
You know your way around a boat, but have
never handled one quite as large as the one you
are chartering/rented or just purchased and may need
a little assistance in coping with the additional size.
Information provided by www.lotocaptain.com
 Boating

Fu n , fe s t i ve

Fourth
of July s t o r y By Ch a ri s Pati r es

26 LAKE LIFESTYLES // July/August 2017

 I
B o a t p a ra d e g e t s b i g g e r e a c h y e a r
t all started a few
years ago. Tim Pack
and several mem-
bers of his family
were celebrating
another Memorial
weekend at Lake of
the Ozarks when the
idea came up to host
a Fourth of July boat
parade.
Since 1963, Tim
has been vacationing at the Lake and
his family owns a second home at The
Shores of Camelot near the 1-mile-
marker of the Big Niangua. Once
the family decided to host a “small
parade,” invitations were delivered by
word-of-mouth. With only a couple of
weeks to plan and spread the word, the
first year was a success when 15 boats
showed up decked out in red, white
and blue. The group met at the mouth
of the cove, idling past homes, playing
patriotic music and waving to neighbors
as they passed by. This spur-of-the-
moment idea quickly escalated when
people started pouring in wanting to
participate in the annual event.
When the second year came around
it started to become competitive, Tim
said. People would decorate their boats
at the last minute so others wouldn’t
see the elaborate designs until it was
time to set sail. One neighbor, a fire-
works distributor, coordinated with the
parade to shoot off a fireworks display
at dusk. Even though it rained most of Participants of the annual Fourth of July boat parade.
the weekend, the rain held off in time
for the parade and about 20 boats showed up. Tim says he expects this year to be even better.
What’s most important, he says, is that everyone comes together to have a good time and to celebrate the holiday.
“The 4th of July is about being at the Lake with family and friends and celebrating our Independence in this great country,”
Tim says.
Photos provided

Join the parade

Decorate your boat and your crew and take part in the 3rd annual Fourth of July Boat Parade. Meet by boat at the 1-mile-
marker of the Big Niangua on Saturday, July 1, no later than 7:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather it will be moved to Sunday,
July 2. You’ll move at idle speed around the area before ending the evening with a fireworks display on the water.

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 Golf
THE MOST CHALLENGING
GOLF HOLES AT THE LAKE
H
BY PAUL LEAHY
aving been at Lake of the
Ozarks for more than 25
years I have played all
of the golf courses many
times. Each course is
unique and challeng-
ing in its own special way. I have analyzed
them all from my personal experiences
and pinpointed the most challenging hole
on each course according to my game. It
is not always the hardest rated handicap
hole, or a signature hole, but they all have
one thing in common for me — par is a
fantastic score! They may not be the lon-
gest holes on the course but for whatever
reason I have trouble on these holes each
28 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017
and every time.
Let’s start our tour in Eugene at Red-
field Golf Course. Many a good round has
been spoiled on the par 5 17th hole. Playing
578 yards from the back tee, this hole
challenges me with two separate water
hazards. Off the tee water comes into play
at the end of the fairway. Depending on
the tee you play you may have to lay-up
short of the water. A well-positioned tee
shot will leave you 160 to 200 yards from
the next water hazard. Depending on the
wind, your lie and the distance will deter-
mine whether you try to clear it. If you are
successful you leave yourself a short iron
approach to the green, but if you lay-up or
hit your ball in the water you are left with
150 to 180 yards for your approach to this
green.
Our next stop is Eldon Golf Club and the
par 5 7th hole. This very narrow uphill hole
is challenging from start to finish. Depend-
ing on the tee you play you could have as
much as a 210 yard carry over a small creek
that cuts through this hole. With trees on
both the right and left sides accuracy is a
must. If you manage to clear the creek and
hit a quality 2nd you are left with a short to
mid-iron uphill to this very narrow deep
green. Missing the green left, right or short
will leave you a near impossible chip to this
elevated green.

Hole No. 4 at The Cove Course
at the Lodge of Four Seasons.
Rolling Hills Country Club in Versailles
features the difficult par 4 16th hole. This
long uphill slight dogleg right features a
semi-blind tee ball. If you have not played
the hole before, it is best to drive your cart up
ahead to get the lay of the land. Be a little off
line with your drive, you may find yourself in
the tall fescue that lines the right hand side
of this hole. A well-placed tee ball will leave
you with a mid-to-long iron or possibly even
a fairway metal into this long narrow green
depending on the wind.
Indian Rock Golf Club in Laurie features
one of the shortest holes on the countdown,
the 340-yard par 4 6th hole. This short
downhill hole features a pond at the end of
the fairway that forces you to lay-up with
your tee ball. A well-placed drive will leave
you a short iron approach to one of the most
difficult greens in the area. Slopped severely
from back to front you want to avoid being
past the flagstick at all costs. Two putts is no
guarantee from anywhere on the green and
3 or 4 putting is common if you find yourself
on the wrong side of the hole.
The Club at Porto Cima’s 458-yard par
4 2nd hole may be the hardest hole for me
to play at the Lake. Two fairway bunkers
narrow the fairway considerably off the tee
and usually a good drive of mine will find its
way into one of those. Not being able to blast
my tee ball over these leaves me to lay-up
short of them or take my chances trying to
split the middle. If successful, I am left with a
fairway metal into this uphill green guarded
by a bunker on the left. Many times I am
hitting my 3rd from the deep rough, short
and left of the green. The approach slopes
severely right to left and any ball not reach-
ing the green will inevitably end up in the left
rough. You are now left with an awkward
semi-blind uphill approach. I’ll take five
most days and head to the third!!
Old Kinderhook Golf Resort’s par 5 14th
hole is another visibly challenging hole. Off
the tee only the right side of the fairway is
visible and out of bounds is just a few paces
from the cart path on the right. A large pond
guards the left which is not visible from
the tee. Once in play a very large fairway
bunker guards the right side of this fairway
and another guards the left leaving a very
small opening if you are not able to carry the
bunker on the right. A large undulating uphill
green awaits your approach and it is dif-
ficult to get your ball to stop close to the pin.
Hole No. 2 at Porto Cima.
Watch out for the bunkers short and right of
Photos provided
the green that attract many a stray approach.
Across the street we challenge the par 4
455-yard 4th hole at the Lake Valley Golf
Club. This lengthy par 4 plays slightly
downhill on the drive and severely uphill to
the green. If you are lucky enough to split
the fairway here you will be left with a long
iron approach with a large bunker guarding
the right side of the green. The challenging
part is splitting the fairway. If you find your
ball just a little right or left of center a large
grouping of very tall trees will impede your
approach on either side. Hitting over them is
normally not an option so being able to shape
your ball left or right will be the only play to
the green. Oh, did I mention the creek run-
ning across the middle of the fairway!
Heading toward Osage Beach we find
ourselves at the Golf Club at Deer Chase and
their par 4 17th hole. One of the narrowest
holes anywhere will challenge any player.
Out of bounds right, and underbrush and
trees to the left, hitting the fairway is your
only option. The problem here is the fairway
slopes severely from right to left, so you are
forced to play your shot towards the out of
bounds on the right or hit a soft cut shot into
the slope to keep it from running across and
into the underbrush. Once you manage to
get your ball in the fairway the approach
shot is no picnic. The shot plays slightly
uphill to a two-tier green and a bunker
guards the right side.
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Hole No. 4 on the River Course at Osage National.
In Osage Beach we find The Oaks and
Hidden Lakes at the Tan-Tar-A Resort.
The par 4 18th hole at The Oaks is long and
difficult. This dogleg left plays uphill off
the tee and downhill to a very small and
sloped green. Originally designed as a par 5
the green was intended to receive short iron
approach shots not mid-to-long iron semi-
blind approaches. Most approach shots that
land on the green fall off to the right and you
are left with an uphill pitch. This is preferred
over missing the green to the left how-
ever. Missing left will find you in a bunker
or awkward lie pitching to a green that is
slopped away from you. If you find your-
self here you might as well be content with
finishing your round with a bogey or worse.
The par 4 3rd hole at Hidden Lakes will have
you waiting to tee off to time your shot with
the traffic. State Road KK runs parallel to
the right of the hole and many a ball ends
up on the road or across it. One of the most
demanding and scariest tee shots you will
hit at the Lake. Once you do find the fairway
the uphill approach plays a club longer and a
large steep bunker guards the majority of the
green so make sure you hit an extra club.
Bear Creek Valley Golf Club’s 438-
yard par 4 13th hole is next of the most
30 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017
challenging list. This dogleg right uphill hole
plays much longer than the yardage indi-
cates. From the back tee it takes a tee shot of
over 200 yards to reach the fairway. Leave
your tee ball on the right side and you are
blocked out by a stable of trees. The green
is small and slopes left to right so a precise
semi-blind long iron is a must to have any
chance of par. Missing the green to the right
will find your ball in an impossible up and
down position.
The Lodge of Four Seasons gives us The
Ridge and The Cove. The Cove’s signature
hole the par 3 4th hole, tops out at over 230
yards. This hole plays uphill surrounded by
bunkers and you must play over “witches’
cove” of the Lake of the Ozarks. Beautiful
and picturesque, this hole will take its toll on
any round. Take plenty of clubs, and if you
are going to miss the green, aim a little left to
the small and only bail out area on the hole!!
The Ridge features one of the most difficult
par 5 holes anywhere. The 6th hole starts
with a very demanding elevated tee shot to
an extremely narrow fairway with water
right and underbrush left. Successfully hit-
ting the fairway will enable you to lay your
second shot up to set up your approach over
the creek to this severely uphill shallow
but very long green. If the pin is back left
on the third tier of this three-tiered green
it is almost impossible to get the ball close.
Two-putts are not the norm on this hole and
either is a par!
Osage National Golf Resort is our last
stop around the Lake and is where we find
the challenging par 3 4th hole on the River
nine. It can play as long as 240 yards this
demanding tee shot plays over a creek to a
green that runs away from the player from
left to right. The severely-slopped green is
no picnic to two-putt and the only place to
miss it to have a good chance of making par
is short left leaving yourself a somewhat
uphill pitch. Long and left is where many
a shot will end up and from there bogey is
a good score. If you are fortunate enough
to birdie this hole, take pride in ringing the
birdie bell as you exit the green and take your
well-deserved honors to the 5th tee.
I hope you have enjoyed the tour of the
Lake of the Ozarks most challenging and
demanding golf holes. Now get out there and
make your own memories this summer, and
make some birdies you will be proud of. I
know there are a lot of birdies to be made as
I can count on one hand the amount I have
made on these holes. Best of luck and enjoy!
Golf Destination

Chicago’s
Playground
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
By Paul Leahy

L
ooking for a place to get away
this summer and play some great
golf, and want to feel like you’re
at the Lake of the Ozarks? Look no Geneva National Resort is also a must play slightly more forgiving than the other two

Courtesy of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

further than “Chicago’s Playground.” Lake
Geneva, Wis., features eight quality golf
facilities within 20 minutes of each other.
Geneva Lake is the backdrop of this resort
area featuring over eight square miles of
aquatic fun with the average lake depth
measuring 63 feet. Not nearly as large as
Lake of the Ozarks, but Geneva has all the
amenities you will need for a long, enter-
taining weekend.
Lake Geneva has been a major golf destina-
tion since the early 1990s. Arnold Palmer,
Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Pete Dye and
Lee Trevino have all inked their names to
courses in the area. Grand Geneva and Geneva
National Resorts golf courses consistently
rank in the top 15 must-play public golf
courses in Wisconsin. Sparring with the
likes of Whistling Straits and Erin Hills for
supremacy in the state the courses in Geneva
can hold their own with the best.
Grand Geneva Resort offers The Brute and
The Highlands golf courses. The Brute is one
of the longest courses in the area playing at
over 7,000 yards from the Championship
Tees. The greens average a whopping 8,000
square feet along with 68 well placed bunkers
amongst the undulating terrain. Make sure
you show up early for your tee time as the
practice facility is first class and something
you don’t want to overlook. The Brute was
designed by Robert Bruce and has been
awarded the Silver Medal by Golf Magazine
and was rated a top 10 course in the Midwest
by PAR Magazine.
The Highlands Golf Course was originally
designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. In
and they feature three distinct golf experi-
ences, The Player, The Palmer and The
Trevino courses. The Gary Player course
is arguably the most popular of the three
courses at the National. The 7,000 yard par
72 layout features seven teeing/modified
tee options to satisfy any player. The course
offers fantastic views of Lake Como and the
surrounding area, and Golf Digest named it
No. 36 on their Top 50 Courses for Women
in America.
The Arnold Palmer Course plays 7,100
yards from the tips. This par 72 layout also
features seven teeing/modified tee options.
The three spectacular finishes holes that
run along Lake Como were some of Arnold
Palmer’s favorites. He was even quoted
as saying the par 5 17th hole was amongst
his personal “Dream 18.” Golf Digest and
GOLFWEEK magazines have ranked the
Palmer layout in the Top 10 of Wisconsin
golf courses.
The Lee Trevino Course is immersed
in the picturesque forests of the Geneva
National community. Trevino’s natural fade
comes into play in his routing as nearly every
par 4 and 5 features a subtle dogleg right.
The 7,100-yard par 72 offers six different
teeing/modified tee options. The course is
The scenic beauty and
friendly atmosphere that is
Voted
and the terrain and scenery are far differ-
ent than the others. Trevino has not put his
name on many courses, but this is one of
them so take the opportunity to check it out.
The area features numerous lodg-
ing options from condos, B&Bs, road side
motels and fabulous full-service resorts
mentioned above. Downtown Lake Geneva
is a quaint unique experience that you want
to visit. Dog friendly and easily walk-able it
features shops, restaurants, entertainment
and plenty of great views of Geneva Lake.
If there are non-golfers in the group they
have that covered as well. Scooter rentals,
adventure parks, beaches, hiking, museums,
parks, zoos, wineries, spas, skiing, fishing
and boating are all available within minutes
of downtown Geneva.
Roughly a seven hour drive from the heart
of the Lake of the Ozarks, Lake Geneva is the
perfect spot to get away. I had the privilege
of visiting last August and was able to expe-
rience two of the courses and the downtown
area. It is definitely on my list to do again,
and it should be on yours.
Paul Leahy is a PGA golf professional
and the director of golf at The Oaks at
Tan-Tar-A Resort.
Lake Valley
Since 1967

1
1996, Bob Cupp transformed the routing
into a Scottish links themed course. The par
# 18 hole par 72 Practice Range
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HOLE-IN-ONE
Lou Calendrino hit a 95-yard
hole-in-one on May 27th on hole #5.
Congratulations Lou!

INDEPENDENCE DAY AT
OLD KINDERHOOK
The annual “Independence Day Fun
Festival” will be held at Old Kinderhook on
Friday, June 30th. Festivities will begin at 5
p.m. with activities for children, a cookout,
and will end with the annual fireworks dis-
play. For more information please call the
office at 573-317-3500.
Tournament
KIDS’ HARBOR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 4th Annual Kids’ Harbor Charity Golf Tournament was held on May 29th at
The Oaks Golf Course at Tan-Tar-A.
This Memorial Day tournament is one of the organization’s biggest fundraisers,
supporting Kids’ Harbor and its mission. Kids’ Harbor Child Advocacy Center serves
children in central Missouri who have experienced abuse, trauma, or neglect, by providing
compassionate counseling and guidance through the criminal justice system. The board
and staff of Kids’ Harbor would like to extend a huge “thank you” to all of the golfers and
sponsors of this worthy cause.

LAKE VALLEY 50TH

ANNIVERSARY
2017 marks 50 years for Lake Valley
Golf and Country Club!
To celebrate Lake Valley is pulling out all
Tournament
the stops for a huge 50th anniversary/
Fourth of July bash. There will be a golf THE OAKS AT TAN-TAR-A
tournament, games for kids, food, drink, Monday, July 3rd, The Oaks hosts the 17th annual “Parent/Child Golf Tournament.”
music by The Boomchucks, and a fireworks This is a great opportunity to spend the day with a child on the golf course. The 9-hole
extravaganza at “dark-thirty”. Mark your alternate shot tournament means that the child will tee off on one hole and the parent on
calendars, grab the kids and a blanket and the next. No age requirement for the children. The tournament is a shotgun start at 2 p.m.
enjoy all of the festivities at Lake Valley! Entry fee is $50 per two-person team. For more information please contact The Oaks pro
For more information please call the Lake shop at 573-348-8522.
Valley Pro Shop at 573-347-7218.

ADVERTORIAL
 Day Trip

Summer
Hot Spots 2 5 p laces to co o l o ff
By Charis Patires
Paddleboarding is a great
way to beat the summer Don’t forget the sunscreen! Summer is here and so is the heat and humidity. It’s time
heat! Pictured, Becky to spend a few lazy afternoons on the water. Luckily, there is no shortage of local spots to cool off.
Thompson, a certified
PaddleFit instructor pad- Here’s your guide to pools, beaches and ways you can enjoy these bright, sunshiny days!
dling in the Lake of the
Ozarks State Park.

34 LAKE LIFESTYLES // July/August 2017

GRAB A PADDLE
I
t’s one of the fastest grow-
ing watersports at Lake of the
Ozarks. If you don’t already
own a paddleboard, chances are
you’ve heard about them.
Even before it was trendy, Lake
resident Becky Thompson enjoyed
paddleboarding. Getting out on the
Lake has become her favorite way to
stay fit.
Becky decided to try paddleboard-
ing a few years ago with a friend, and
ended up purchasing a board.
“I started to paddle every chance I
could, even into the fall,” Becky said.
“I love being outside with the water
and the sky. It gives me a break from
the rest of the world!”
After taking a lesson outside of the
Lake area, Becky was encouraged to
become a paddleboard instructor, so
she completed her PaddleFit certifica-
tion and started teaching to groups. It
became a big hit.
Even if you’ve never tried paddle-
boarding, Becky says anyone can do
it. Whether you start on your knees,
sit or stand you are sure to have a good
time.
Any sized group is welcome. Cost
per person out of Ha Ha Tonka or
Sugarloaf Vineyard is $45 (for groups
of 1-3) or $40 per person for groups of
four or more. The boards, paddles and
lifejackets are provided. The Sugar-
loaf Vineyard location offers quieter
water and a stop inside the onyx cave.
Depending on what the group wants,
Becky says she can throw a workout
together which might include lunges
and pushups, or just offer a relaxing
paddle to take in the sights.
This summer she started PaddleFit
classes at Wake Effects held Tuesdays
at 10 a.m., and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
and 6 p.m. Cost for these classes are
$35 per person.
The paddleboard classes are usually
between 1.5 to two hours. Watch for
upcoming moonlight paddle events,
held at dark.
More info: Paddle it out with Becky
on Facebook, 573-480-4690
There Sooner. Home Faster.
WHERE TO GO
MORE
You can find many places at the Lake
that sell paddleboards, but what if you
just want to play for the day? These busi-
nesses can help! While many of them offer
paddleboards for sale, they also make it
easy so a whole group can get together for
FLIGHTS
NEW
a paddleboard class or just to rent one for
a few hours.
SUPER DAVE’S PADDLE
CRAFT ADVENTURES
Single and tandem kayaks, paddle boats, DESTINATION
as well as SUPs for rent. Child-sized paddle-
boards and boards for beginners to advanced
available. Hourly rentals include a basic More flights to
Chicago
lesson prior to the start of the rental clock.
Full-day rentals are available so you can take
boards back to your cove or dock.
WHERE: 1028 Deer Valley Park, Sunrise Beach
Larger Jets to
(next to Franky & Louie’s)
CONTACT: 239-233-3038 Dallas
New flight to
IGUANA WATERSPORTS
From two hours to several days, there are Denver (Aug. 1st)
2-and 13-foot boards to choose from. You can
reserve a spot at one of their three locations:
on the Bagnell Dam Strip, at the 5.5-mile
marker or at the 19-mile marker.
fl y
WHERE: Located at Iguana Headquarters,
Iguana on the Northshore, or at Topsider
CO U
BOOK ONLINE: www.iguanawatersports.com
WAKE EFFECTS
c om
Choose between 2 hours, 4 hours, all day, the
weekend or a full week. Cost ranges from
$35-$300. There are also paddleboard yoga
and PaddleFit classes offered.
WHERE: 4773 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach
BOOK ONLINE: www.wakeeffects.com
KALI’A MALUHIA SUP YOGA
Booking private sessions for groups of up to
five people.
WHERE: Floating studio launching out at loca-
tions across the Lake area.
TEXT OR CALL: 314-281-8191, Kali’a Maluhia
SUP Yoga on Facebook
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HOLES

36 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017

 Several waterfront bars are opening pools this season.
Jump in, swim up to the bar and order your favorite drink — 
preferably with an umbrella. Many venues host live bands
and have lounge areas so you can easily make a day of it.

Backwater Jack’s: 4341 Beach Dr.,

Osage Beach; 17.5MM

Bear Bottom Resort: 123 Bear Bottom Dr.,

Sunrise Beach; 38MM

The Boathouse: 107 Village Marina Rd., Rocky Mount; 3MM

Camden on the Lake: 2359 Bittersweet Rd., Lake Ozark; 7MM

Coconuts: 15208 Red Hollow Rd., Gravois Mils; 6MM Gravois Arm

Dog Days: 1232 Jeffries Rd., Osage Beach; 19MM

Lazy Gators: 132 Sweet William Rd., Lake Ozark; 7MM

Niangua Falls: 199 Wharf Place, Camdenton; 2MM Niangua Arm

Redhead Lakeside Grill: 1700 Yacht Club Dr., Osage Beach; 21MM

Tap & Grille: 31959 Dunwandrin Rd., Gravois Mills; 6.5MM

Topsider/Poop Deck: 4877 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach; 19MM

Totally remodeled for the season, the pool at The Boathouse features a
swim-up pool bar, tiki deck, band stage, lounge areas and a new menu.
Provided

Don’t forget about these municipal and public pools!

Many offer season passes, swim lessons, and pool parties.

Eldon Camdenton Westlake

Municipal Pool Aquatic Center Aquatic Center

Where 500 Franklin Ave., Eldon 109 City Park Rd., Camdenton 134 N. Fairgrounds Rd., Laurie

When Monday-Saturday 12-6 Monday-Saturday Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-6:30

p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., p.m., Friday 6 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-
Sunday noon-5 p.m. urday 6 a.m.-9 a.m. and noon-5
p.m., Sunday noon-2 p.m.

Amenities A diving board, splash
zones, large slide and
lap swimming areas.
Concessions.
A two-story spiral slide,
bubble bench for relaxing,
and lap swimming. Water
depth ranges from zero entry
to 4’6”. Concessions.
Indoor, mini-Olympic pool
with fitness programs, les-
sons, and open swimming.

$4 for adults, $2 for kids $4 over the age of 13, Memberships range
Cost
ages two and under & $3 ages 12 and under from $44-$650
adults 65 and older

Info Eldon Aquatic Center Camdenton Aquatic www.westlake

on Facebook Center on Facebook aquaticcenter.com

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 Surf & Sand
Rather stick your toes in the sand?
These on-the-water locations offer beaches.

Coconuts of parking, restrooms and a marina nearby.

15208 Red Hollow Rd., Gravois Mils
6MM Gravois Arm Frankie & Louie’s
Lake Road 5-41, Sunrise Beach
This popular destination on the Gravois Arm of the Lake
10MM
has undergone some major changes including the addition
of a kids’ pool and steps that lead to a roped off swimming A full restaurant, gas dock, boat rentals and live music and
area in the Lake. events happen all summer long.

Captain Ron’s Pappa Chubby’s

Lake Road 5-50, Sunrise Beach 820 Serene Valley Dr., Sunrise Beach
34.5MM 26MM

Tiki bars, a sand volleyball court, and even treasure hunts It’s one of the best kept secrets at the Lake! The sandy beach is
along the beach can be found at this waterfront restaurant. sprawled out from the restaurant to the water.
It’s also been the location of many beach weddings.

Niangua Falls
Grand Glaize Beach 199 Wharf Place, Camdenton
711 Public Beach Road, Osage Beach 2MM Niangua Arm
3MM of the Glaize Arm
Just steps from the pool, this beach is a great place
Located off of Highway 54, west of the Grand Glaize bridge, this to enjoy an ice cold drink and some appetizers from the
is operated by the Missouri State Parks. There’s plenty restaurant.

38 LAKE LIFESTYLES // July/August 2017

 A World Class Weddings

Natural Wonder

Pan for
Gemstones

And Thunder Mountain Park

Rock Shop

Guided TOURS Daily • Year-Round

Lake of the Ozark’s #1 Natural Attraction
Just North of Camdenton on Hwy 5
Accessible by water at the 10.5MM on the Big Niangua Arm
Nature
(573) 346-2676 • www.bridalcave.com Trail
Email: info@bridalcave.com
 Drinkables

Refreshing
summer
cocktails
Compiled by Charis Patires + Photo by Al Griffin

Looking for a thirst-quenching cocktail to sip while

enjoying the sunshine? Try these popular drinks
at your next dock party. Or swing into Dog Days in
Osage Beach where they can make them for you.

40 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017

Honey
Beamernade
In a glass with ice, add muddled
mint and lemon, 1.5 oz. of Jim
Beam Honey Whiskey, and top off
with lemonade. Garnish with mint
and lemon.

Skinny Melon
Margarita
In a glass with ice add 1/2 oz.
melon liquor, 1 1/4 oz. silver
tequila, about 5 oz. of zero calorie
lime margarita mix and a splash
of lemon/lime soda. Garnish the
rim with salt and a lime.

Strawmango Rita
Blend 2 oz. of mango purée, 2 oz.
of margarita mix, 1.5 oz. of tequila

amazingPrime
with ice. Drizzle strawberry purée
along the bottom and sides of
a glass. Pour blended drink into
glass and serve!

These cocktails can be found on

the menu at Dog Days, along with
many of your summertime favorites
including an assortment of shots
and bombs, frozen concoctions and 5166 Osage Beach Parkway • Exit Jeffries Road
other signature drinks. Located at Open 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year
1232 Jeffries Road or at the 19-mile
marker. Reservations Recommended
573.348.2966 | www.jbruners.com
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[taste of the lake] YO U R G U I D E TO L A K E O F TH E OZ A R KS D I N I N G

AmericAn bob evAnS reStAurAnt

4325 Osage Beach Pkwy.
4 SeASonS’ cAfe/JJ LAfAtA’S Osage Beach; 302-0308
4312 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. www.bobevans.com
Lake Ozark; 365-6989
buffALo WiLD WinGS
5 Diner (the) 200 Kestrel Lane
400 Hwy. 5 Lake Ozark 693-1060
Gin & GritS
Gravois Mills; 836-3681 www.buffalowildwings.com
6396 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage
chiLi’S GriLL & bAr Beach, MO; 573.693.1766
3820 Osage Beach Pkwy. Shrimp and jalapeno grits, crab cakes, and
Osage Beach; 348-1116 fried chicken and waffles are just a few
www.chilis.com of their unique appetizers and entrees.
Monday and Wednesday, bacon wrapped
chuckWAGon cAfe filet and two sides for $11.75.
888 N. Business Rt. 5 www.ginandgrits.com
Camdenton; 346-5050

cLubhouSe pub AnD reStAurAnt

AnGeLA’S cAterinG (the) At inDiAn rock GoLf cLub GoLDen corrAL
angela@angelaslakecatering.com 100 Indian Lake Ave.Laurie; 3734 Osage Beach Pkwy.
www.angelaslakecatering.com 372-3023 Osage Beach; 693-9156
573.317.3064. OPEN: By Appointment. www.indianrockgolfclub.com www.goldencorral.com
Offering a wide selection of delicious
food for any occasion. Voted “Best eAGLe vieW GriLLe & bAr GreenSiDe bAr & GriLL At LAke
Wedding Caterer at the Lake in 2017” At oSAGe nAtionAL vALLey country cLub
and the perfect choice for family reunions, 400 Osage Hills Rd. 367 C.C. Blair Dr.
customer appreciations, weddings, Lake Ozark; 365-1950 Camdenton; 346-7213
or a summer house party, Angela’s www.osagenational.com www.lakevalleygolf.com
Lake Catering will make your event a
the eLDon phiLLy Diner hy-vee mArket GriLLe
success!www.angelaslakecatering.com.
407 East. 4th St 929 W. Hwy D.
Eldon; 392-8246 Osage Beach, 302-7977
freD & pAtty'S trAiL enD www.hy-vee.com/store/osage-beach
AppLebee’S
4040 Hwy. 54 107 Hwy. O J.D. WADDLeS reStAurAnt
Osage Beach; 348-9595 Laurie; 374-0228 At inn At GrAnD GLAize
www.applebees.com fire StAtion bAr & GriLL 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy.,
146 Illinois St. Osage Beach, 348-4731
bAbA’S biStro & cAterinG www.InnAtGrandGlaize.com
126 Illinois Ave., SW Camdenton; 873-2222
Camdenton; 317-9490 www.firestationbarandgrill.com JJ tWiG’S pizzA & bbQ
HH & Business 54.

Dining guiDe
bAhAmA biStro Lake Ozark, 365-9911
5837 Osage Beach Pkwy. jjtwigs.com
Osage Beach; 348-0300
www.bahamabistro.com Most entrées are less than $10 kAy’S reStAurAnt
Most entrées are $10 to $20 4196 Osage Beach Pkwy.
bAtter’S box Osage Beach; 348-2217
66 North Shore Dr. Most entrées are $20 or more
Lake Ozark; 365-1600
Outdoor dining available
LinDA Lu’S rockin’ eAtS
1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
bLAck beAr LoDGe reStAurAnt At Live entertainment Lake Ozark; 693-9091
tAn-tAr-A reSort
Lake access available
494 Tan-Tar-A Dr. Lucy’S At the LAke
Osage Beach; 348-3131 Kids menu available 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
www.tan-tar-a.com Reservations recommended Lake Ozark; 693-1711

bLonDieS burGer bAr Wheelchair accessible oh tommy’S iriSh pub

1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd. 6285 MO-7
Free WiFi
Lake Ozark; 693-1255 Roach; 347-3133
www.blondieslakeozark.com Lake Lifestyles Best of the Lake

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taste of the lake / d i ni ng g u i d e
Outback SteakhOuSe
3930 Osage Beach Pkwy.
barbecue hOney b’z bakery & caFe
8779 N. State Hwy. 5
Osage Beach; 302-4670 bandana’S bar-b-Q Greenview; 873-9955
www.outback.com 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy.
Osage Beach; 302-4500 J & k caFe
Panera bread www.bandanasbbq.com 17403 MO-5
4840 Osage Beach Pkwy. Sunrise Beach; 207-0331
Osage Beach; 302-0024 h Que bbQ
www.panerabread.com 383 Hwy. W On the riSe bakery & biStrO
Eldon; 557-2747 5439 Osage Beach Pkwy.
PiOneer reStaurant Osage Beach; 348-4224
801 W. Newton St. www.ontherisebakery.com
Versailles; 378-5886
Pancake hOuSe
rJ’S Family reStaurant 5980 Osage Beach Pkwy.
275 W. Hwy. 54 Osage Beach; 348-6400
Camdenton; 346-6133
ShutterS at the lOdge
tabOO ice cream and deli OF FOur SeaSOnS
200 N. Main 315 Four Seasons Dr.
Laurie; 207-5202 Lake Ozark; 365-3000
www.4seasonsresort.com
tOnka hillS reStaurant halFSauced barbeQue
2598 Hwy. 54 4185 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage 98 E. Hwy. 54
Linn Creek; 346-5759 Beach, 573-348-3200. HalfSauced Camdenton; 365-2400
offers a menu of ribs, turkey, brisket, burnt
ends, chicken, ham and wings! Pick up Wild bacOn
family packs after a day on the water. 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
HalfSauced is a great option for catering Lake Ozark; 693-9787
a family reunion or party. HalfSauced.com. www.wildbacononthestrip.com

caJun
cannOn SmOked SalOOn
tucker’S ShuckerS OySter & the StableS ShrimP daddy’S
and taP 23 Spring Cove Rd. 16218 N. Hwy. 5
1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark, Sunrise Beach; 374-2600 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800
573-365-9769. Featuring oysters and www.cannonsmokedatthelake.com
tap beer, seafood, burgers, sandwiches,
salads and steaks. Breakfast served on the Fine dining
weekends. www.TuckersShuckers.com.
baxter’S lakeSide grille
2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark; 365-2669
Val'S cOuntry cOOkin' www.baxterslakesidegrille.com
and SaSSy SerVerS
601 N. Main St. bentley’S reStaurant & Pub
Laurie; 374-0922 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark; 365-5301
www.bentleysrestaurantmo.com
WObbly bOOtS rOadhOuSe
4705 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage blue herOn (the)
Beach, 573-348-2277. Known for 180 Blue Heron Hill Ln.
award winning barbecue, also Featuring Lake Ozark; 365-4646
a wide array of entrées, sandwiches, www.theblueheronrestaurant.net
wraps, steaks, catfish, Wobbly wings. der eSSen Platz
Use Wobbly’s catering service for your 8 Bridal Cave Rd.
next event. www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com. Camdenton; 346-1122
www.deressenplatz.com
Wacky knacky diner
hk'S SteakhOuSe
5896 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage
315 Four Seasons Dr.
Beach, 573-693-1900. The Wacky
Lake Ozark; 365-3000
Knacky Diner is a quirky diner serving up breakFaSt www.4seasonsresort.com
American cuisine for breakfast lunch and
blueberrieS biStrO
dinner. The delicious ice cream parlor
3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
desserts are appealing to the young and Lake Ozark; 693-1200
old at heart. www.wackyknackydiner. www.blueberries.com

cOzy caFé (the)

1018 Hwy. KK
Osage Beach; 348-3324
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taste of the lake / d i ni ng g u i d e
rutHie D’s
4466 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.
Lake Ozark; 964-6448
www.ruthiedsrestaurant.com
sHeLL’s pasta emporium
3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C
Osage Beach ; 693-9171
www.shellspastaemporium.net

tropHy room at oLD kinDerHook

56 Club Place
Camdenton; 317-3560
mexiCan
www.oldkinderhook.com eL CaporaL
J. Bruner’s 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101
5166 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Camdenton; 317-1500
Beach, 573-348-2966. Experience
casual fine dining while enjoying one of 401 N. Main Street
our hand-cut filets, batter fried lobster tail Laurie; 374-3010
or famous onion rings. Red Room Lounge www.elcaporalmexrestaurant.com
opens daily at 4:30 p.m. Dining room
eL CHarCo azuL
opens at 5 p.m. Restaurant serves dinner
WinDrose at tan-tar-a 4204 Osage Beach Pkwy.
365 days a year. www.jbruners. com.
26 MM of the Lake, 494 Tan-Tar-A Dr. Lake Ozark; 552-8180
Osage Beach; 348-8619. Enjoy fine www.elcharcoazul.com
dining at its best, with great food, an eL espoLon
incredible view of the lake and a casual 410 W Highway 54
ambiance. Our Executive Chef prepares Camdenton; 346-9942
a full menu from American steak to
seafood. www.tan-tar-a.com/dine. eL GaLLito
1371 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark; 365-5252
www.elgallitorestaurant.com
etHniC
JB Hook's arris pizza
3260 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy.
573-365-3255. An incredible panoramic Osage Beach; 348-2288
view of the Lake combined with a world- www.arrispizzaonline.com
class steak and seafood menu. Shrimp
and oyster bar, ocean and fresh water fish, CHina toWn CHinese restaurant
and hand-carved choice steaks. Open for 465 W. Hwy. 54 serGio’s taqueria
lunch, dinner and the best happy hour at Camdenton; 346-4962 4824 Osage Beach Pkwy
the Lake! Osage Beach, 302-7337
nok noi 2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd
401 N. Main Street Lake Ozark, 693-1770 Authentic fresh
Laurie; 207-8662 ingredients make Sergio’s one of the most
www.woknroll1359.com popular dining spots at the Lake. True
touCH of asia Mexican dishes like Tamales, Tortas and
3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Enchiladas as well as Steak Quesadillas
Osage Beach; 302-7733 and Chimichangas. Stop in and enjoy a
friendly, casual, neighborhood restaurant.
Wok-n-roLL www.facebook.com/Sergios-Taqueria.
1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark; 365-2090
JJ’s at tHe Copper pot www.woknroll1359.com
630 N. Main St., Laurie; 374-8077
JJ’s at the Copper Pot is worth the zen asian restaurant
drive! A menu loaded with epicurean 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy.
delight. Stuffed Mushrooms, Escargot, Osage Beach; 302-0088
Ahi Tuna, Lobster Mac and Cheese,
Batter Fried Lobster Tails, Rack of Lamb,
Filets and the Lake favorite Lobster itaLian mexiCaLi BLues Cantina
Bisque. www.jjsatthecopperpot.com.
6605 Hwy. 54, Osage Beach,
DomeniCo’s itaLian restaurant
4737 Osage Beach Pkwy. 573-302-0419. The best Mexican
Osage Beach; 348-5335 restaurant and cantina at the Lake. Enjoy
Jeffrey’s prime riB www.domenicoslakeozark.com fresh, homemade Mexican cuisine on the
& LoBster House huge outdoor patio or host your private
1252 Hwy. KK Li’L rizzo’s party with a fajita or taco buffet. Mexicali
Osage Beach; 348-DINE Outlet Mall Location
Blues provides a great, family-friendly
929 Premium Outlets Dr.
miCHaeL’s steak CHaLet Osage Beach; 302-1500
dining experience. www.MexBlues.com.
28 MM of the Lake
1440 Swiss Village Rd. 929 Premium Outlets Dr.
Osage Beach; 348-3611 Osage Beach; 302-1500
www.steakchalet.com www.lilrizzos.com
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SunriSe Cantina 108 Cecil Street S.n.a.F.u.
264 Sunset Hills Dr. Camdenton; 348-4667 1275 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 www.imospizza.com Lake Ozark; 693-1693
www.sunrisecantina.net
tony G’S Pizzeria taterHoGGz
tortilla FlatS 14160 Twin Bays Rd. 113 Hwy. 135
12164 N. Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 372-3600 Laurie; 374-9900
Sunrise Beach; 374-1307
www.tortillaflatsmexicanrestaurant.com tirebiterS Peanut Pub

treS HombreS
reStaurantS & barS Lake Road 54-29 (5429 Leaf Ct.)
Osage Beach; 348-1177
8779 N. Hwy. 5 brandinG iron
Camdenton; 873-5822 toPSider niGHt Club
12142 N. Hwy. 5
www.cantinatreshombres.com 19 MM of the Lake
Sunrise Beach; 374-4969
4877 Osage Beach Pkwy.
ViSta Grande mexiCan reStaurant CaSablanCa Osage Beach; 348-2259
4579 Osage Beach Pkwy. 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd. www.topsiderlakeoftheozarks.com
Osage Beach; 348-1231 Lake Ozark; 964-5224
www.vistagrandemexicanrestaurant.com ViKinG PoSt 306
www.casablancalakeozark.com
2097 State Rd. Y
CHanCeS ‘r’ Linn Creek; 317-1109
Pizza 310 S. Main St.
WHiSKerS
Laurie; 374-8770
785 US 54
al’S CHeVy’S Pizza & Pub www.chancesryoullbback.com
Camdenton; 346-6100
5151 Osage Beach Pkwy.
Osage Beach; 302-0027
Fuzzy’S bar & Grill WHittle’S Pub & Grub
Corner of Highways W & Y
www.lakeozarkpizza.com 108 S. Maple St.
Eldon; 392-5521
Eldon; 392-5900
alley CatS Pizza & Pub
286 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Gull-ableS bar & Grill
91 East Hwy. 54
Lake Ozark; 964-5559
Camdenton; 346-4994
biG ry’S Pizzeria www.gullables.com
27574 Hwy. Y
Rocky Mount; 392-5271
tHe Hardtail CamPGround
52 Pavillion Circle
CaSaGrotto Pizza Macks Creek; 505-975-5407
1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd. www.hardtailsrock.com
WiCKed Willie’S SPortS Grill
Lake Ozark; 964-5224
www.casablancalakeozark.com
HurriCane dolly’S 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage
258 Trail End Rd. Beach; 693-1777. The Lake has never
Sunrise Beach; 374-2895 experience a sports grill like this! Dine
with a unique menu featuring fresh
Jb’S Gin Joint ingredients, gluten-free options and a kid
1493 Hwy. KK friendly menu where the whole family can
Osage Beach; 348-2227 watch the game.
www.wickedwilliessportsgrill.com.

PaPPo’S Pizzeria & Pub WilloWeS

4705 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage 2010 State Road A
Beach, 573-693-1092. Fresh ingredients Montreal; 346-6197
and attention to detail make these pizza’s
Woody’S taVern
the best at the Lake. A warm, friendly
5834 Osage Beach Pkwy.
atmosphere and a huge selection of Kilt & CloVer Osage Beach; 348-0545
craft beers make PaPPo’s a must try for 939 Premium Outlets Drive, Osage
everyone’s list! www.pappospizzeria.com. Beach; 693-9195 Serving up traditional
pub favorites such as brown-ale battered
fish and chips, banger’s and mash, and
WaterFront
the best reuben at the Lake. anGeloS Pizza & CaFe
PePPeroni bill’S
31 MM of the Lake
35 Camden Court
4514 Pier 31 Rd.
Camdenton; 873-2365
Camdenton; 873-5860
luCKy’S bar & Grill www.marinerpier31.com
PoP-a-WHeelieS Pizza n burGerS
1175 N. Business Rt. 5 1140 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Camdenton; 346-6060 Lake Ozark; 964-6550

imo’S Pizza malarKey’S Pub & Grill

4344 Osage Beach Pkwy. 1165 N. Business Rt. Hwy. 5
Osage Beach; 302-8300 Camdenton; 346-0005

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taste of the lake / d i ni ng g u i d e
coconuts cariBBean Beach LakesiDe cafe at ozark yacht cLuB
Bar & GriLL 1 MM of the Lake
7 MM on the Gravois Arm 500 Yacht Club Landing Dr.
15208 Red Hollow Rd. Lake Ozark; 552-8401
Gravois Mills; 372-6500 www.ozarkyachtclub.com
www.coconutsatthelake.com
Lake house 13
13 MM
98 Oasis Circle
Backwater Jack’s Sunrise Beach 372-8339
4341 Beach Drive, Osage Beach, www.lakehouse13.com
17.5MM 573-348-6639. A local favorite
of the Lake for years, enjoy seafood Larry’s on the Lake
nachos, crab rangoon and cajun dishes 31 MM of the Lake
in the smoke free indoor dining room 364 Galley Road
and family friendly atmosphere. www. Camdenton; 873-5227
BackWaterJacks.com. www.larrysonthelake.com
DoG Days Bar anD GriLL
1232 Jeffries Rd., Osage Beach,
19MM by water. 573-348-9797. An
Bear Bottom resort award winning waterfront restaurant,
38 MM on the Osage Arm with a full menu and the Lake’s best drink
Lake Road 5-36 specials and 2 stages of entertainment.
Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 www.DogDays.com.
www.bearbottomresort.com

Beavers at the Dam

0 MM of the Lake fish & company (the) Lazy Gators
31 MM on the Osage Arm 132 Sweet William Rd., Lake Ozark,
1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
268 Wego Fish Ln. 7MM 573-365-6464. Baja Beach Club
Lake Ozark; 365-7118
Camdenton; 873-0022 Cantina has the best tacos and the largest
www.beaversatthedam.com
www.thefishandcompany.com premium tequila selection on the water.
Bee’s knees www.LazyGators.com.
5.5 MM Gravois Arm
30703 Rustic Road
Rocky Mount; 314-546-8357 miLLer’s LanDinG
Find us on Facebook 28.5 MM of the Lake
1431 Runabout Dr.
Boathouse LakesiDe Bar & GriLL Osage Beach; 348-5268
3 MM of the Lake www.themillerslanding.com
107 Village Marina Rd./W-20
Eldon; 365-1674 franky anD Louie’s nautifish rum Bar
10 MM on the Osage Arm, 1028 Deer
3 of the Big Niangua
BoBBer’s restaurant & LounGe Valley Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-5750
1022 Nautica Rd.
at Alhonna Resort The entire family will enjoy the incredible
Camdenton; 240-422-3955
8 MM on the Osage Arm food from Franky and Louie's lakefront
www.thenautifish.com
677 Outer Dr. restaurant. Try some pizza, appetizers
Lake Ozark; 365-2634 and sandwiches then head over to the ice nianGua faLLs waterfront
www.thealhonnaresort.com cream shop. www.frankyandlouies.com restaurant anD Bar
2 MM of the Lake
BuLLDoG’s Beach house
199 Wharf Pl.
33 MM of the Lake
h. toaD’s Bar anD GriLL Camdenton; 873-1210
121 Teton Ln.
at camDen on the Lake www.nianguafalls.com
Camdenton; 873-3311
7 MM of the Lake
www.bulldogsbeachhouse.com papa chuBBy’s fooD & Booze
2359 Bittersweet Rd.
26 MM of the Lake
caBana Jones’ LakesiDe Bar Lake Ozark; 365-5500
820 Serene Valley Dr.
4 MM on the Gravois Arm www.camdenonthelake.com
Sunrise Beach; 374-8000
29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd.
haLfway inn www.papachubbys.com
Gravois Mills; 372-5433
www.cabanajoneslakesidebar.com 47 MM of the Lake
Lake Road 135-3
captain ron’s Bar & GriLL (1038 Cup Tree Rd.)
34.5 MM of the Lake Gravois Mills; 374-1919
82 Aloha Ln. www.halfway-inn.com
Sunrise Beach; 374-5852
www.captainronsatthelake.com JoLLy roGer’s GruB & GroG
4.5 MM on the Gravois Arm
chesnie’s cafe 28443 Polk Dr.
32 MM of the Lake Rocky Mount; 392-0700
524 Recreation Row www.grubngrog.com
Camdenton; 873-9099

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taste of the lake / d i ni ng g u i d e
suGarloaF vineyard
End of the Big Niangua
83 Feline Ln.
Camdenton; 348-2449
www.sugarloafwinery.com

Paradise TroPical resTauranT

430 TT 20, Osage Beach, 24MM
sPecialTy
573-374-4777. Bringing the tropics shorTy PanTs lounGe
21 MM of the Lake, 1680 Autumn Ln. andy’s Frozen cusTard
to the Lake. This facility features some 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy.
of the best views of the main channel Osage Beach; 573-302-1745. A taste
of New Orleans featuring a wide variety Osage Beach; 302-0020
and visitors by land or water can enjoy www.eatandys.com
a wide array of entrées, any time of of creole cuisine, Shorty Pants is a great
day. www.ParadiseAtTheLake.com. place for a laid-back, Lake experience. aunTie anne’s PreTzels
www.ShortyPantsLounge.com. 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy., L-4
Osage Beach; 348-5190
www.auntieannes.com
Lake Ozark; 206-8441
PooP deck - Tiki Bar TaP & Grill lakeside Brew haus
6.5 MM of the Lake Black Pearl BuBBle Tea
19 MM of the Lake
31959 Dunwandrin Rd. 1361 a Bagnell Dam Blvd.
4877 Osage Beach Pkwy.
Gravois Mills; 207-0029 Lake Ozark; 206-8441
Osage Beach; 348-2259
www.topsiderlakeoftheozarks.com www.tapandgrillatthelake.com celeBraTion cruises
19 MM of the Lake
red Fox Marina Bar & Grill 5076 Davis Dr.
50 MM of the Lake wineries & Brew Osage Beach; 480-3212
1433 Red Fox Rd.
www.cruiselakeoftheozarks.com
Climax Springs; 345-4595 casa de loco winery
www.redfox50.com 442 Riverbird Ln. cold sTone creaMery
Camdenton; 317-9695 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite A1
www.casadelocowiner.com Osage Beach; 348-6262
www.coldstonecreamery.com
Golden rock winery
955 N. Business Rt. Hwy. 5 coral reeF seaFood
Camdenton; 317-9463 5370 Osage Beach Parkway
www.goldenrockwinery.com Osage Beach; 348-4000
www.coralreefseafood.net
ozark disTillery
redhead lakeside Grill The Funky BuFFalo
1684 Hwy. KK
1700 Yacht Club Drive., 21 MM 498 West Hwy. 54
Osage Beach; 873-5860
Osage Beach; 693-1525. The most Camdenton; 317-1900
www.ozarkdistillery.com
exciting new place at the Lake, featuring www.funkybuffalobrewhouse.com
two-level dining, pool, swim-up Tiki bar seven sPrinGs winery
846 Winery Hills Estates MunsTerMan’s deli
and entertainment!
Linn Creek; 317-0100 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
www.redheadlakesidegrill.com.
www.sevenspringswinery.com Lake Ozark; 693-1617

Picklehead’s roadhouse
1013 State Rd. TT
Sunrise Beach; 374-5277
www.pickleheadsroadhouse.com

randy’s Frozen cusTard

4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.
Osage Beach; 348-0711
shady GaTors www.randysfrozencustard.com
132 Sweet William Rd., Lake Ozark, shady GaBles Tea rooM
7MM 573-365-6464. The place to party 300 E. Newton St.
at the Lake. Enjoy one of the many drink
shawnee BluFF vineyard
8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100. 2430 Versailles; 378-2740
specials on the huge waterfront deck by www.shadygables.com
Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-
the tiki bar. www.ShadyGators.com.
9463 Take in the spectacular panoramic suGar & sPice Bakery & caFe
view of the Lake while enjoying a bottle 1046 Main St.
of Shawnee Bluff wine and nibbling on Osage Beach; 302-0399
humus, baked brie, or a fabulous platter www.sugarspicebakery.net
sharkBiTe Bar & Grill
of assorted cheeses, meats, crackers and
aT runaway ii
fruit. www.shawneebluffwinery.com yankee Peddlers Tea rooM
45 MM of the Lake
1011 Main St.
267 Runaway Dr.
Osage Beach; 348-5045
Climax Springs, 345-4590
www.yankeepeddlerstearoom.com
www.runawayresort.com

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 Cover Story

NO SHIRT, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEM!

WELCOME TO SUMMER AT THE LAKE!

WATERBAR
TOUR

If you’ve spent any time out on Lake of the Ozarks chances

are you’ve stopped in at one of the many waterfront bars
scattered along 1,150 miles of shoreline. As a local, we get
the opportunity to frequent these places and have our list of
favorites. So we decided to take you on a tour of waterbars
from the 0 to the 66-mile marker. Each one was chosen for
a different reason. From tasty cocktails to yard games, live
entertainment and even a menu for your four-legged friends,
here are our 10 stops along the waterbar tour!

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Beavers at the Damn
0 -MILE MARKER
On the menu
This 12-ounce Kansas City Strip Steak is charbroiled and served with
parmesan baby baked potatoes and a side. If you really like steak, go on
Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. where you can order the KC Strip, a Ribeye, or
Bistro Fillet for $11.

Thirst Quenchers!
Fusion is a blended mango and raspberry drink with Blue Curacao. Lake 1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark
Water is a popular summertime cocktail found at many places on the Hours: Open daily at 11 a.m.
water. Info: www.beaversatthedam.com

I
t’s as close to Bagnell Dam
as you can get. If you are
wanting Lake views in a
historic location and the
best bang for your buck,
this place is for you.
A stop here also means you can
check out all of the other great
shops and businesses along the
Strip, but not before grabbing a bite
to eat.
Home of the Lake Race offshore
boat races held in June, racing
memorabilia adorns the walls.
Off to the right sits Bagnell Dam.
Straight ahead are miles of views of
the main channel.
Burgers, steaks, seafood,
chicken, Mexican, pizza, salads —
just about everything you could
want is cooked to order and fresh
from the kitchen. If you are a
regular, you’ll notice a few new
items have been added this year.
Favorites include Becky’s White
Fish, an 8-oz. filet grilled, black-
ened or batter friend; the White
Trash Beaver, a burger topped with
bacon, a fried onion ring, Velveeta
cheese on a ciabatta bun; and the
pork tenderloin sandwich. Des-
serts, a kids’ menu and a variety
of smoothies make it a stop for the
whole family.
Weekly specials are popu-
lar especially Tuesday’s famous
seafood buckets and Wednesday’s
steak night. On weekends, a full
breakfast menu is available from
8-11 a.m.
Employees say they pride them-
selves on having some of the most
affordable booze and food prices
on the water without skimping on
quality. As evidenced by the crab
rangoon appetizer, stuffed to the
hilt and made from scratch in the
kitchen.
In addition to a full bar, specialty
cocktails like the 32 oz.-Beaver
Punch or the Beavarita are the
perfect compliment to those hot
boat rides. Like at many other
waterfront bars, you can add a rum
floater to any frozen drink.
It’s always a party at the B’ve!
Check their website for a schedule
of the 100 Dam Days of Fun, live
music and events happening this
season.
— Story and photo by Charis Patires

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 4.5 -MILE MARKER of the Gravois Arm

28443 Polk Dr., Rocky Mount

Hours: Open daily at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast
Info: www.grubngrog.com

A
t Jolly Rogers Grub
and Grog, chances
are good the person
greeting customers
and asking if they
enjoyed their meal is
the owner, Joe Jung. He and Chris-
tie Jung are on site making sure
people have a jolly good time. If not
moving among diners, Joe’s proba-
bly at the helm aboard the Calypso,
a large vessel outfitted as a pirate
ship. It’s available for private par-
ties, weddings, or scheduled sunset
cruises across beautiful Lake of the
Ozarks. Families enjoy Calypso’s
Pirate Treasure Adventure, too.
Children wear eye patches and join
in the quest for gold, led by Captain
Scalawag, a rogue who charms all
little shipmates. Jolly Rogers Grub N Grog
Many more people find Jolly
On the menu
Rogers for the food served on a
Jerk Chicken Tacos with rice and the featured item one day: a Hummus Platter with
large patio or decks open to the fine house-made hummus and cherry tomatoes, asparagus spears, and multicolor carrots.
Ozark air. Overhead fans cool patio
diners while table umbrellas throw Thirst Quenchers!
A Mojito and a Bloody Mary; New Belgium 1554, a dark ale with chocolate and nut
shade for those on decks. The bar, notes — delicious, by the way.
equipped with its own parrot, is
front and center. With 22 beers on meet corona(above)
tap and a full array of cocktails, Corona says many things but not when you want her to. She mimics Joe’s voice,
repeats things Chef Joey says, and makes sounds and whistles.
Jolly Rogers’ grogs refresh. The bar
even stocks fresh mint for a mighty
tasty Mojito. made-from-scratch fare using the Bloody Mary bar are two choices on
Daily during the season, enjoy freshest ingredients is surely one of Sundays, but these can be ordered
a wide variety of offerings for the reasons people praise the food. any time.
breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Another reason is an elaborate For fine dining, they’ve added
Pancakes for breakfast, burgers or Sunday breakfast buffet stretching The Kraken Shack in 2016 for fresh,
sandwiches for lunch, and shrimp into brunch. Sometimes Jolly Joe never frozen oysters and seafood.
tacos anytime of the day are fan will do double-duty as carver-in- In 2017, beef with the rare Prime
favorites, but featured items are chief for roast meats, but omelets Aged Beef label added to the menu.
popular, too. One blue-sky Sunday, cooked to order and a baking Summer weekend music in July
a heart-healthy vegetable plat- station for pancakes, waffles, and includes Hudson Drive, Disen-
ter starring hummus was one of French toast are part of the buffet gaged, Cherry Pistols, Fiona Way,
the special items for brunch. Chef as well. Bottomless Mimosas or a and Outlaw Jim & the Whiskey
Joey Vaughan’s commitment to personalized Bloody Mary from the Benders.

— Story by Connye Griffin, photos by Al Griffin

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 7 -MILE MARKER

Toad Island
2359 Bittersweet Road, Lake Ozark
HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.,
Friday-Sunday 11 a.m-11 p.m.
INFO: www.camdenonthelake.com

THIRST QUENCHER!
Cocoloco, a coconut rum mixed drink. Served in a
glass or coconut!

ON THE MENU
Blackened grouper tacos, corn and crab fritters,
shrimp Po’ boy, and a shrimp rice bowl.

A
grass tiki hut,
bright island colors,
Raggae music in
the background —
that’s all you need
to make your relax-
ing afternoon at the Lake complete.
New this year to the Horny Toad
Entertainment Complex, the space
where this restaurant sits has
undergone a complete transfor-
mation. The menu, the décor, the
name, and even the staff are all new
— coming together to form Toad
Island, a Caribbean-influenced
restaurant featuring the flavors and
the music of the islands. Jamaica
specifically has a strong presence
on the menu.
Just steps from the water, Toad
Island is a fun-loving, laid-back
experience where tropical drinks
flow creating the perfect island-
time environment.
Shrimp and jerk chicken varia-
tions dominate the menu with
things like peel and eat shrimp,
coconut shrimp, the Po’ boy, a dirty
bird sandwich and island-style
rice bowl. Pizza, burgers, salads,
Caribbean tacos are featured as
well, made up of a unique and lively
blend of Caribbean spices.
A featured Malibu bucket of the
day is offered but you could always
ask for your favorite cocktail in
a bucket. The drink menu keeps
it fun and light with names like
the Sexy Toad, Island Style Rum
Punch and your classic Mai Tai and
Margaritas.
On Friday and Saturday nights
live music is right outside the
restaurant on the Horny Toad stage
from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Every weekend
throughout the summer nationally-
acclaimed acts take the stage.
Quiet Riot will perform July 15 with
Superjam and Tate Stevens on July
29, followed by Walker McGuire on
August 4 and 5.

— Story and photos by Charis Patires

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Lake House 13
98 Oasis Circle, Sunrise Beach
Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday open
at 10 a.m. for brunch.
Info: www.lakehouse13.com

Thirst Quencher!
A blend of coconut rum, vodka, peach
schnapps, melon liquor, pineapple
juice, orange juice and grenadine
makes up the Lakehouse Punch.

On the menu
The Smoked Gouda and Mushroom
Burger with sweet potato fries, Hot
Grilled Turkey Sandwich with potato
salad, and the Arugula and Beet Salad.

I
t’s a throwback to the good
ol’ days. The owner of the
newest place on the Lake
wanted to bring that nos-
talgic Lake house feeling to
this waterfront restaurant.
It appears as though he’s suc-
ceeded. Located in Chimney Cove,
Dustin Racen opened Lake House
13 in May offering that care free
feeling of enjoying good food and
drinks while creating memories
that last a lifetime at Lake of the
Ozarks.
Interested in a game of Connect
Four? Oversized versions of the
game sit out on tables so you can sip
your drink and challenge a friend to
a few rounds. It doesn’t end there.
An 8-foot tall Battleship board and
indoor arcade games help entertain
while you are waiting on food or
just hanging out.
Dustin brought in a chef from
his hometown of Kansas City who
has a fine dining background to
help create the pub-style menu.
An array of appetizers like corn
and black bean salsa (homemade!),
cheese curds and fried green toma-
toes will get you started. Many of
the sandwiches and wraps, burg-
ers, pizza and salad offer a unique
twist like the Smoked Gouda and
Mushroom Burger, the Mediterra-
nean Turkey Wrap and the Arugula
and Beet Salad.
Brunch on the weekend is served
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Happy Hour
is from 3-6 p.m. Monday through
Friday. The kitchen closes at 10
p.m. but during the weekend check
out the special late night menu.
The bar mixes up blended and
frozen cocktails like the Sleeping
with the Fishes, their version of a
Long Island Iced Tea.
Don’t miss the luau pig roasts
and weekend entertainment featur-
ing a wide variety from Reggae to
80s music.

— Story and photos by Charis Patires

52 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017

 17.5 -MILE MARKER
4341 Beach Dr., Osage Beach
Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m-10 p.m.,
Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (serving
food)
Info: www.backwaterjacks.com

Backwater Jack’s
Thirst Quencher!
Pain in the Ass: 1/2 Piña Colada, 1/2 Rum Runner
with a (you guessed it) rum floater.

On the menu
Bacon chicken cheeseburger with fried potato
salad, grouper fingers, crab rangoon, jumbo
poppers and a cuban sandwich with fried
green beans.

O
ver the course
of the last two
years, Backwater
Jack’s has under-
gone extensive
renovations. The
longtime Lake favorite just put in a
4,400-square foot swim-up bar so
if you are in the mood for fun in the
sun, this is the place to be. Add to
that the every-day-but-Tuesday
live music and you’ve got some of
the best on-the-water entertain-
ment to be found.
More TVs, additional dock space,
double the amount of indoor air-
conditioned seating and a new deck
are just a few of the renovations
that have happened over the last
two seasons. A new poolside
restaurant — Backwater Jack’s
Sushi & Asian Grill — serves up
healthier, lighter dining options like
sushi rolls, edamame and seaweed
salad.
If you are into cajun cuisine, they
specialize in it with dishes like spicy
seafood pasta, loaded jambalaya,
and red beans and rice. Bringing
coastal cuisine to the Lake with
oysters, shrimp, tuna, Jamaican
chicken, and other flavors offer
something different. Burgers,
salads, pasta and the kids’ menu
provides a variety that’s hard to
beat. Mondays are a great day to
stop in thanks to the “Crabby O’l
Monday Special” of one-pound
of snow crab clusters for $13.99,
and $1 off Pains and Rum Runners.
Make sure to check out the other
weekly specials.
Behind the bar they are famous
for their Rum Runners and Pains.
The Piña Coladas are made from
scratch (no mixes here!). Party
shots are always a crowd pleaser.
A new outdoor stage brings
bands from all over to perform six
days a week. Go to their website for
a full schedule.
A must-stop is the gift shop
where fun Lake gear from T-shirts
to coozies are sold.

— Story and photos by Charis Patires

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 Paradise Tropical
24 -MILE MARKER Restaurant and Bar
Thirst Quenchers!
The frozen drink, Nectar of the Gods.
Nonalcoholic chocolate milkshakes are a great choice for the kids.

430 Tropical Trail, Sunrise Beach On the menu

Hours: Open at 11 a.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday, 7 Spice Ahi Tuna from the appetizer menu. The French Dip
Sunday and holiday weekends open at 9 a.m. for sandwich is made with prime rib, Provolone cheese, and
breakfast sautéed onion and bell pepper, plus a side of seasoned fries.
Info: www.paradisetropicalrestaurant.com Crab cakes represent the many seafood items on the menu.

C
aribbean colors,
Cabo rhythms,
and California
cuisine — all right
here on Lake
of the Ozarks.
Paradise Tropical Restaurant
and Bar provides stellar views of
open water and beautiful boats
but also provides an extensive
menu featuring old favorites and
contemporary favorites in the
making.
Known for frozen treats in the
key of rum, Paradise’s Nectar of
the Gods is a frothy blend with
the colors of a ripe sunrise. Hiram
Walker Peach Schnapps deliv-
ers fruit flavor, rum delivers the
kick, and mango-strawberry purée
deliver the rich color. For those
underage, Paradise lists milkshakes
in standard flavors. They arrive
with a dollop of whipped topping,
sprinkles, and for the chocolate
shake, a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
They are thick and delicious on hot
summer nights. Days, too.
Appetizers range from classic
onion rings, nachos, wings, and
pretzel sticks to seafood delights,
including sashimi-styled tuna,
seasoned with seven spices before
searing top and bottom to leave a
tasty, pink middle. Wasabi worthy
of the strongest palates and a
sweeter ginger glaze accompany
the tuna.
Crab cakes, fried clams, and
coconut shrimp on the appetizer
menu have seafood companions in
larger portions among the entrées.
In addition, guests can select
lobster tails broiled or Cajun fried.
Filet Mignon and Prime Rib add the
turf to all that surf.
For more casual fare, Paradise
uses prime rib to create a French
Dip sandwich. A side of seasoned
fries balances the salty dipping
broth. The French Dip, like all
sandwiches featuring beef, chicken,
or fish, is sized to quiet an appetite
built up on the water.
George Tucker owns Paradise
Tropical Restaurant and Bar. He
also owns Tucker’s Shuckers, a fine
restaurant and bar on the Bagnell
Dam Strip featuring fresh oysters
prepared seven different ways and
so much more. He added Frankie
and Louie’s to his restaurant
résumé last season, and it’s ready
to rock in 2017 with an entirely
different view of the Lake from a
sandy beach or open-air seating.
Each of the three restaurants
features live music through the
season — all in the name of fun.

— Story by Connye Griffin, photos by Al Griffin

54 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017

Miller’s Landing Marina
Oar House Bar and Grill 28.5-MILE MARKER

T
wo Iowa natives,
Bob and Lynne
Miller, dreamed of
living full-time at 1431 Runabout Drive, Osage Beach
Lake of the Ozarks. Kitchen hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
They’ve made Thursday-Tuesday
Info: www.themillerslanding.com
their dream come true. They own
a marina, fuel dock, restaurant, Thirst Quenchers!
and bar at mile marker 28.5, just off A Raspberry Mimosa, one of eight different
the main channel. They call it all kinds. The Pink Parrot is one of the drinks
Miller’s Landing where people go on the menu for which $1 of sales will go to
for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and charity.

drinks.
On the menu
When Miller’s Landing is the
Wonton Lobster Rangoon, Fried Jalapeños and
topic of conversation, breakfasts Coconut Shrimp.
from Oar House Bar and Grill
quickly become the focus. People
often mention the croissant filled
with egg and cheese; ham or bacon
is an optional add-on. Other cus-
tomers rave about Pecan Pancakes,
but these are just two of many
menu options for a breakfast that
seems to bring people back again
and again.
An Aloha Chicken sandwich was
another highly-recommended dish
for lunch and dinner. Built from a
chicken breast tossed with sweet
and sour sauce and topped with
both ham and pineapple, the sand-
wich rests between two halves of a
Kaiser bun to deliver grilled, tropi-
cal flavors, both sweet and savory.
The appetizer menu is rich with
possibility. From Fried Jalapeños to
Wonton Lobster Rangoon or Coco-
nut Shrimp, the appetizers will
satisfy those who love a bit of heat
and those who love rich seafoods.
Another is Fried Green Beans. with Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum, expect to add to the list as custom-
Located a few miles from the pineapple and cranberry juices, the ers request and recommend their
Four Corners, Miller’s Landing is at drink makes guests feel good — they own blends.
the heart of Lake throughways. It can enjoy a drink, and they know Miller’s Landing includes Miller’s
also proves its heart as one of many they’re helping a worthy cause. marine services. It’s a full-service
Lake businesses contributing to Mimosas come in eight flavors property offering slips, large and
charity. The drink menu includes a from traditional orange or peach small. Guests can even expect to
list of Cocktails for a Cause in 2017. to raspberry and mango. Each feed their dogs chicken, beef, and
One dollar from the sale of each begins with a local sparkling wine, bacon from a Four-Legged Menu.
cocktail goes to different worthy Casa de Loco’s Casa Cooler, before That may be the best proof of
causes. The Pink Parrot benefits the becoming even sweeter with one of the heart at the heart of Miller’s
local Totes for Ta Tas charity. Made those eight fruit juices. The Millers Landing.

— Story by Connye Griffin, photos by Al Griffin

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Bulldog’s
Beach House
121 Teton Lane, Camdenton
Hours: 11 a.m. daily Memorial Day
through Labor Day Weekend
Info: www.bulldogsbeachhouse.com

Thirst Quencher!
The Salty Pomeranian … mighty tasty if
you’re a vodka and grapefruit juice fan.

On the menu
The Chicken Cheese Wrap with fried
green beans in lieu of fries.

H
ot summer days
and nights in
quiet coves. For
many, those are
the essentials
for a good time
at Lake of the Ozarks. A bonus is
great food made by experienced
hands. All and more await guests
at Bulldog’s Beach House, now
entering its 11th season owned and
operated by long-time Lake of the
Ozarks’ residents, Bulldog and
Staci Benedick.
Before opening Bulldog’s, both
Bulldog and Staci worked in res- heat with each bite. Sautéed onions grapefruit juice. The salted rim
taurants and bars around the Lake. and green bell peppers add a note of around the cup helps to control the
These years helped them hone the sweetness while tomato and lettuce sour grapefruit, but not as much
tastes they offer. One for which add their own fresh flavors. Sour as the pomegranate juice-infused
the restaurant is best known is cream and Swiss cheese add creamy vodka. According to Staci, the
Bulldog’s Stuffed Burger, a half- finishes. pomegranate adds just the right
pound of hand-pattied Black Angus Bulldog’s menu reminds guests note of sweetness to the tart grape-
beef around a two-ounce blend of that their food “ain’t fast food; it’s fruit. Guests will agree.
three cheeses and nine herbs. The good food,” cooked to order. When Not only has Bulldog’s created
Bulldog’s Prime Rib French Dip is the crowds swell, as they often do, some tasty cocktails, it adver-
equally popular. It’s smoked in- the wait may be longer, but music tises the lowest beer prices at the
house to deliver deep meaty flavors. on weekends and good drinks help Lake. The Benedicks “take pride
A lighter entrée is the Chicken pass the time. in offering … an enjoyable atmo-
Cheese Wrap, consisting of diced, One specialty drink from the sphere along with professional and
white-meat chicken seasoned with menu will satisfy salty cravings efficient service.” They’ve been
black pepper. It’s tender and bite- after a day under the sun. It’s the succeeding for a decade and plan
sized inside a soft jalapeño tortilla Salty Pomeranian, made with to continue to “play nicely with
that delivers a faint hint of spiced Pinnacle Pomegranate Vodka and others” for another 10.
— Story by Connye Griffin, photos by Al Griffin
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NautiFish Rum Bar
B
acon and egg, beef
and bun, lettuce
and tomato are
natural compan-
ions. At NautiFish
Rum Bar on the
Big Niangua, they join forces for the
latest burger on the menu: The All-
Nighter, advertised as “the perfect
recovery from a long, Nauti night!”
It’s also the perfect combination of
hearty flavors.
The over-easy egg under rich,
lean bacon and American cheese
adds bright flavor to a traditional
bacon burger. Flanked with some of
the crispiest seasoned fries found
at the Lake, the burger is sure to
satisfy.
A classic from previous seasons
still on the menu is Fish Tacos. The
fish is bite-sized, lightly breaded
and fried. The mild fish rests inside
a soft taco shell under tangy,
creamy slaw. Both tacos arrive as
the star sitting on a nest of crunchy
chips with salsa on the side.
Even under heavy skies, early or
late in the season, NautiFish draws
crowds. The food is one reason, as
the menu is extensive. Pasta, pizza,
burgers, sandwiches, and an array
of appetizers provide something for
anyone and everyone.
Music is another draw, but the
three partners on site bring crowds,
too. Rob Shields, Nick Hurff, and
Michael Karas teamed up to buy
NautiFish. They can be found
“making the Niangua Nauti,”
greeting guests, bussing tables, and
giving thumb-ups to musicians. In
— Story by Connye Griffin, photo by Al Griffin
3.5 -MILE MARKER of the Niangua Arm
1022 Nautica Rd, Camdenton
Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 4
p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11
a.m.-12 a.m.
Info: www.nautifishrumbar.com
Thirst Quencher!
This smaller version of the Aqua De
Nautifish is available in the Famous Fish
Bowl with multiple straws to share 64
ounces of it.
On the menu
The newest burger on the menu for
2017: The All-Nighter.
The classic, popular fish tacos.
June, they opened a second location
for pizza and sandwiches at the old
Mangia restaurant on Highway 5 in
Greenview.
A third attraction at NautiFish
Rum Bar is rum. All rum infu-
sions and cocktails are made in
house, and to the greatest extent
possible, with fresh ingredients,
including fresh mint for the trendy
Mojito. The signature drink, Aqua
De Nautifish, is 64-ounces of six
house-infused Cruzan rums and
fruit juice, served in a fish bowl
with multiple straws. Made to
share, the bowl is a souvenir to take
home once emptied. Smaller quan-
tities are available, too, for those
who prefer their rum in smaller
doses.
Columbia’s Logboat Brewing is
on the menu as are all the standard,
popular Lake favorites. An exten-
sive list of beers and ale on tap will
tempt those who track their tast-
ings through popular Apps such an
Untappd and BeerAdvocate.
Tables for parties of six and
eight stand at the edge of the deck
overlooking the cove, and they fill
throughout the day where the Nau-
tiFish owners and staff insure that
good times roll.
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2825 Lick Creek Road, Edwards
Restaurant Hours: Open at 11 a.m. Wednesday-Monday
Info: Holiday Hills Marina on Facebook
Thirst Quencher!
The Frogarita is the restaurant’s signature drink. The blended
cocktail is made of key lime liquor.
On the menu
You can build your own 7” or 12” pizza but there are also various
specialty pizzas worth trying.
Holiday Hills Marina
I
f you find yourself this
far up the Lake, chances
are you’ll need gas — and
food. Holiday Hills has
both. It might seem like
an odd choice on our
waterbar tour but they come highly
recommended.
Known as pontoon and bass boat
country, boaters in this neck of the
woods know to be on the lookout
for shallow water. But the trade-off
is a quieter pace and a place where
the owners just might be the nicest
people you’ll ever meet.
Danny and Vicki Morris
purchased the marina 19 years
ago after running across it in a
real estate publication. Both had
corporate jobs in Kansas City but
set their sights on changing careers
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and fell in love with the property.
Holiday Hills has been in business
for the past 60 years.
Regulars, and possibly a few
Warsaw Warriors (those who
venture all the way up to Truman
Dam), often make a pit stop
at Holiday Hills to shop in the
convenience store, pick up some
bait, or belly up at the bar.
You’ll be amazed by the attention
to detail Danny and Vicki have put
into the double-sided menu. Their
claim to fame are the pizzas, where
even the vegetables placed on top
are hand-cut. Other items include
appetizers like cheese-stuffed
jalapeño pretzels, nachos and hot
wings. Popular sandwiches include
the meatball, polish sausage, pulled
pork and philly steak.
From behind the full bar are some
fun offerings like the cinnamon
toast shot or the Lick Creek Honey
Shot. Bloody Mary’s are served
with a picked green beans made by
Vicki, instead of a traditional dill
pickle or celery stock. Take a look
around and you’ll see the marina’s
mascot on windows, shelves and
tables. Danny said after frequent
sightings and unusual run-ins with
frogs the theme just stuck. Now
customers come back from their
travels all over the world with a
frog to decorate the bar.
Don’t miss the largest Fourth
of July fireworks display around
on July 1. They also host live
entertainment on the weekends,
including karaoke Saturday
nights.
— Story and photos by Charis Patires
Your favorite
waterfront bars
Our 10 waterbar stops are
just the tip of the iceberg!
There are a dozen or more
spots on the Lake that are
worth spending the afternoon.
Here are a few of your
favorites.

Shorty Pants Lounge

and Marina
19-mile marker
1680 Autumn Lane, Osage Beach
Open at 11 a.m. daily

Cajun and Creole cuisine.

They even offer beignets, a
French Quarter favorite.

Redhead Lakeside
Grill
21-mile marker
1700 Yacht Club Drive, Osage
Beach
Open at 11 a.m. daily

Pool and tiki bar, two levels

of dining, the Lake’s largest
TV. Breakfast is every Sunday
10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s

10-mile marker
1028 Deer Valley Road, Sunrise
Beach
Open at 11 a.m. daily

A restaurant, beach, gas

dock and boat rentals all in
one location. $5 Mojitos on
Mondays!

Captain Ron’s
34.5-mile marker
82 Aloha Lane, Sunrise Beach
Open at 11 a.m. daily

Home of the Shootout,

Cannonball Beach is a great
place to spend the afternoon
… after grabbing a bite to eat
that is.

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 Dog Days
19-mile marker
1232 Jeffries Road, Osage Beach
Open at 11 a.m. daily

Sip on some fun drinks and bombs by the new pool. We love
the late night menu Friday & Saturday.

Shady Gators/Lazy Gators

7-mile marker
132 Sweet William Road, Lake Ozark
Open at 11 a.m. daily

The fun never ends at these two waterfront bars. Lazy

Gators has undergone extensive renovations this year. Check
out the new tequila bar.

Coconuts
7-mile marker of the Gravois Arm
15208 Red Hollow Road, Gravois Mills
Open at 11 a.m. daily

Another place that went through major remodeling. It’s huge!

Palm trees and pool parties — it’s your local slice of paradise.

Tap & Grill Lake Side Brew Haus

6.5-mile marker
31959 Dunwandrin Road, Gravois Mills
Open at 11 a.m. daily

Upscale yet casual dining on the Lake. Lounge around the

SHORTY PANTS patio and outdoor fire pits where there’s your choice of more
than 60 craft beers.

WINE, MUSIC, FOOD

& AMAZING VIEWS
You can find
it all at

Winery Vineyard
2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd. 8 Tolwood Road, Eldon
Lake Ozark

S H A W N E E B L U F F W I N E R Y . C O M
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 Lakefront Listings
A look inside multi-million dollar waterfront homes
STORY COMPILED BY CHARIS PATIRES + PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALAN WOHLGEMUT

Everyone dreams of owning a home at Lake of the Ozarks

— especially one like this. This one-of-a-kind New England
beach-themed residence has one of the largest Lake lots in Four
Seasons, sitting on 1.56 acres and 254 feet of shoreline. Lake
Lifestyles magazine takes a look inside one of the most luxurious
homes on the market.

62 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017

Sitting in a cove around the 18-mile marker, the home
was designed for spending time outdoors in mind. The
sprawling decks are made of African Mahogany.

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 The home has a courtyard that leads to
the front entrance. To the left is a four-car
heated/cooled garage with extra storage
and a workbench. To the right is the wing
of the house that has the master bedroom
and an office.

64 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017

 The homeowners had traveled and lived all over the
world but wanted to create a place at Lake of the Ozarks
for relaxing and entertaining. This East Coast-inspired
home, built in 2007, has lots of views in a protected cove.
It is 14,700 square feet with six bedrooms and eight
bathrooms, and is listed at $3,899,000.

The custom two-well

covered dock also has
two PWC spaces.

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 The foyer has a bead-board ceiling and
wainscoating, plus a 10-foot tall stacked
stone see-through fireplace. Each level of
the home has bedrooms, a laundry room and
at least one gathering area for families and
friends to spend time together.

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 The kitchen has custom-made painted maplewood and stained
Alder wood cabinets with bronze hardware. Granite countertops
and two work stations with sinks gives everyone plenty of room
to cook. A pantry provides tons of shelving and storage space.
The breakfast nook overlooks a glassed and screened-in porch/
dining area with hardwood floors, ceiling fans and speakers in the
ceiling.
Bottom right, built-in cherry wood cabinetry and shelving gives
the office a distinguished feel. It has a private entry to a covered
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 On the lower level you will find some
similarities to the layout on the main
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The only thing missing in this downstairs mini kitchen/wet bar is a A game room features space for a pool
stove but it has all the other amenities including an ice maker. table and recessed dart boards.

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 At left, the wood-beam ceiling in the
wine cellar is made from lumber cut
on site. It also has stacked stone walls,
a custom glass entry door, humidity
and temperature controls, built-in
wine racks and flagstone flooring.

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 The fitness room has
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 The master bedroom has a private veranda overlooking
the Lake, and a huge walk-in closet with built-in
drawers, shelving and a full length mirror. The
spacious bath has a dual sink vanity with granite
countertops, a vintage-style pedestal tub, and a
walk-in shower with dual showerheads.

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 A glance around any room will give you an
appreciation for the craftsmanship that
went into building the home — from the
hand-scraped Hickory hardwood flooring
to the wide trim, to this four-story,
hardwood spiral staircase.

One of the most unique elements of the home is this lighthouse

observation room. With windows all around, you get a 360-degree view.
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 Upstairs is an entire wing dedicated for
the grandchildren with a playroom and
bunk room. There are also two bedroom
suites for the adults and a laundry room.
Some of the bathrooms were designed to
have two of everything — showers, sinks
tubs and toilets. The kids-shared bunk
room is made up of four built-in beds,
making it an ideal spot to host sleepovers.

To the left of the stairs is a wing with

two guest rooms, a bathroom (with
two of everything), a laundry room
and a mudroom. The bathroom walks
out onto a small, covered porch with
an outdoor shower.

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MORE Luxurious
Waterfront
Homes
There are only a handful of homes in the

573–348–2093
$3 million range on the market at Lake of the
Ozarks. Here is a look at what’s out there
and what that price tag will get you.
1125 Industrial Drive, Osage Beach, MO
$3,250,000
232 Via Cresta, Sunrise Beach
17-mile marker
Custom Homes master plumbers
Price per square foot: $351
Total square foot: 9,265
New water aNd sewer
Amenities: 7 bedrooms, 10 total bathrooms, CoNstruCtioN liNes
4-car garage, porcelain floors, infinity pool,
cabana bar
remodeliNg septiC systems
$3,350,000
279 Grey Oak Drive, The Villages repair serviCe CommerCial
20-mile marker
repairs

When only
Price per square foot: $400
Total square foot: 8,380
Amenities: 6 bedrooms, 8 total bathrooms,

the best will do...

3-well dock, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, pool

$3,895,000
559 Forestridge Lane, The Villages

20-mile marker
Price per square foot: $487
Total square foot: 8,000
Amenities: 6 bedrooms, 8 total bathrooms,
we bring quality, safety, comfort and
pool, hot tub, two outdoor kitchens, cart path
to Lake
distinction to your home or project.
$3,999,000
6615 Keystone, Osage Beach
25-mile marker
From service
Price per square foot: $270
Total square foot: 14,800
Amenities: 6 bedrooms, 10 total bathrooms,
to design and
5-car heated/cooled garage, gazebo, pool
installation,
$4,750,000
1640 Grand Cove Road,
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Sunrise Beach
14-mile marker
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Total square foot: 7,500
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 7
Health

HEALTHY
HABITS FOR
SUMMER
BY ANITA HARRISON
Public Relations Specialist at Lake Regional
Health System

S
ummer is the season of free-
dom. With vacation time
and no school, routines tend
to relax. Just don’t take a
break from good health.
“The break in routine can
mean more opportunity to do nothing, espe-
cially for kids,” says Virginia Nagy, M.D., a
family medicine provider at Lake Regional
Clinic – Lake Ozark. “It’s also a tempting
time to eat a lot of junk, whether snacking at
home, on road trips or at fairs and ballparks.
On the positive side, it’s easier to get out and
be active in the summer. It’s up to you to
make the most of this season.”
Following are seven habits for adults and
kids to get into this summer.

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 1
Be active. Have a free Saturday? Explore
some of the many miles of trails in our
state parks. Kids in the pool or lake? Jump
in with them.
“Look for opportunities to get up and
moving,” Dr. Nagy says. “If you have kids,
encourage them to be active right alongside
you. Take a walk after dinner. Play catch. Chase
fireflies. Ride a bike. You have extra hours of
sunlight to get out of the house and be active.
Take advantage of that.”
2 Use sunscreen. While out enjoying
that sunshine, be sure to protect your
skin.
“Sunscreen protects against burns, and it
protects against less obvious damage that can
prematurely age skin and eventually lead to
skin cancer,” Dr. Nagy says. “Make it a habit
to use sunscreen every time you are outside.”
3
Sleep well. Without a set daytime
schedule, it’s easy to let your family’s
sleep schedule slide. But good, regular
sleep is still important in the summer.
“It’s OK to let your kids go to bed and get up
later than they do during the school year, but
their sleep schedule should be consistent,” Dr.
Nagy says. “We all sleep better if we go to bed
and get up close to the same time every day.”
4 Snack smart. Sure, chips and pack-
aged snack cakes are easy, but that
doesn’t mean healthy snacking has to
be hard.
“Your kids are spending a lot of time at home,
so it’s important they have access to healthy
snacks and not a lot of junk,” Dr. Nagy says.
Stock up on fruit — it can be fresh, frozen or
canned. Just make sure there’s no added sugar.
Create trail mix with nuts, raisins, whole-grain
cereal, sunflower seeds and a few chocolate
chips or candies. Introduce them to hummus
for dipping. Make smoothies with plain yogurt
and frozen fruit.
Diced fruit and trail mix also make good road-
trip snacks. As for fairs, amusement parks and
ARE YOU
Lake Regional’s blog is filled with health tips,
recipes and more from Lake Regional experts.
Follow us at lakeregional.com/HealthSmart.
ballparks, if you must indulge, keep portions
sensible: Order the funnel cake but share it.
5 Drink water. Water is essential to
good health. It keeps your temperature
normal, lubricates and cushions joints, Overuse of media
protects your spinal cord and gets rid of wastes. and screens brings
“Getting enough water is important in every
season,” Dr. Nagy says. “Try to drink enough a number of health
throughout the day to avoid feeling thirsty.” risks, including
Also, get in the habit of choosing water over
soda and other not-so-healthy drinks.
obesity, sleep
“If you don’t like drinking plain water, problems and
experiment with fruit-infused water,” Dr. decreased interest
Nagy says. “The fruit flavor can help kids drink
more water, too.”
in offline or ‘real
life’ relationships.”
6 Limit screen time. A summer of TV,
video games and phone time might
sound perfect to kids, but it’s not
healthy.
“Overuse of media and screens brings a
number of health risks, including obesity, sleep
problems and decreased interest in offline or
‘real life’ relationships,” Dr. Nagy says. “Lim-
iting screens in summer can be especially
difficult. Parents need to help their children
find better things to do. Create a jar with slips
of paper offering ideas. Give them chores that
will get them active and teach them responsi-
bility. Brag on them for being creative or active
or keeping themselves entertained without Virginia Nagy, M.D.
screens. Most importantly, set a good example
with your own screen use.”
7 Get well visits. With school out, sum-
mertime is a great time to schedule
annual well visits for kids.
“Definitely make these visits a habit,” Dr.
Nagy says. “The goals of well visits are to
promote health, detect disease and provide
education to prevent injury and future health
problems. And, kids aren’t the only ones who
need an annual checkup. Go ahead and schedule
one for you, too.”
Looking for a doctor? Find one close to you
at www.lakeregional.com/physicians.
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Page is wearing a Crazy
Train black lace duster,
$41; cold shoulder shirt,
$33; cuff bracelet, $21

Page is a construction
inspector for the
Missouri Department
of Transportation

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 Fashion

SENSEof
STYLE
Off-the-water trends
COMPILED BY CHARIS PATIRES +
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALAN WOHLGEMUT

Dock days are spent in swimsuits and

coverups, but what do you wear once the
sun goes down? Here are a few ideas for
you. Cold shoulder tops, boyfriend jeans
and fringe are in this season!
Fashions are provided by Split Arrow
Boutique, located at 1296 Bagnell Dam
Blvd., Lake Ozark. Open Wednesday-
Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Items pictured
from left:

PAGE MORGAN:
cold shoulder
top, $29;
necklace, $9;
earrings $8

INA WRIGHT:
asymmetric
tunic, $34;
necklace, $18

LOVENA
SHREVE: Chaos
& Vintage shirt,
$38

CHRISTINA
MCDOWELL:
tank, $12;
boyfriend jeans,
$48; purse, $40;
necklace, $9;
earrings, $8;
sunglasses, $13;
bracelet, $12

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 Christina is wearing a cold shoulder tunic, $27.50; boyfriend jeans, $48; Sebeka suede fringe Ina is wearing a Chaos & Vintage raglan
boots, $65; bracelet, $10 shirt, $38

Christina is an owner of McDowell & Sons

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Lovena is wearing a Chaos & Vintage tank,
$29; sheer cardigan, $31.50; necklace, $9; A Truly Unique Shopping Experience
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Lovena is an owner of SLS Plumbing A quaint shop filled

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 Art

The Tiffany
Technique

Lori Wilson holds up some of her pieces. In addition to

making stained glass window art, her projects include
glass jewelry, wind chimes and she recently completed
several boxes that light up with the flip of a switch.

BY SUSAN CROCE KELLY

With kids grown and gone, the Iowa farm only a memory in the rearview window, and
the beauty of the Lake of the Ozarks here to feed creative juices, it’s no wonder that a
person like Lori Wilson looked to art to fill her time. Today, she creates stained glass
art in a variety of forms. She has a studio at home, but Lake Lifestyles interviewed Lori
at Art Milieu, in the sunny corner area where she hangs out – and hangs her work.

90 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2017

HOW DID YOU GET
INTO STAINED GLASS ART?
I began making stepping stones for my garden in Iowa
with glass sections to identify the plants. Then I won-
dered what else I could do with glass and it went from
there. My mind seems to go from one thing to the next
— pretty soon it turns into something else. Window art
was first.

DO YOU USE A SPECIAL

TECHNIQUE OR STYLE?
Most of my work involves the Tiffany technique,
using copper foil and soldering. People don’t understand
the work and time involved. Each piece is hand cut, hand
ground and then has to be put together, but I love doing
it. I still have my first piece. It was a three-piece heart.
I look at the solder on it and other pieces along the way,
and it reminds me how far I’ve progressed.

BESIDES WINDOW PIECES,

DO YOU DO OTHER THINGS?
Nearly everything I do is on display at Lake Milieu.
You can see the window pieces as you drive into the
parking lot, but in my gallery space I also have jewelry
from fused glass that’s turned molten in a kiln. I also
make glass boxes, candleholders, and things like that
with the Tiffany technique.

IS LAKE MILIEU THE ONLY PLACE

A PERSON CAN SEE YOUR WORK?
I’m real excited about this space. I don’t think people
know where to go to find art here. They need to know
where it’s at here at the Lake. I also do custom work.
I have a website and a page on Facebook – that’s the
world these days. People find me and we work out what
they want.

TELL ME ABOUT
YOUR CUSTOM WORK.
I like doing custom pieces a lot. If you can picture it
we can put it in glass. I’ve done quite a few light boxes
with glass – one I made for my husband hangs in our bar
at home. His nickname is Shorty, so that says Shorty’s
At The Lake. I’ve sent pieces to Oregon, Washington,
Minneapolis … all over.

Find Lori Wilson and her stained glass work at Lake

Milieu, 4805 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach.
For more information, go to Glass Affects on Face-
book or www.GlassAffects.com.

Artist Lori Wilson works on projects tin her home studio. (Bottom
photos) A blue bowl that is pieces of glass fused together, and a
wind chime.

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 Entertainment
Bucket List
Destination
Ozarks Amphitheater brings world class acts to the Lake
A STORY COMPILED BY CHARIS PATIRES + PHOTOS BY AL GRIFFIN
s the saying goes “The sky’s the
limit.” That also appears to be the
philosophy at Ozark Amphitheater
whose goal is to make it the premier music destina-
tion by attracting visitors throughout the Midwest.
Booking internationally known acts for the season,
the amphitheater is somewhat of a hidden gem of the
Ozarks.
Built in 1993, it has changed hands over the years
with the most recent owner purchasing it at auction in
2013. After renovating the venue they launched their
first concert season in 2015, and have been bringing
big-name groups to the Lake ever since.
A full summer lineup has been announced and
includes Ted Nugent and Aaron Tippin. Dwight
Yoakam opened up the season with a performance in
May. In the past the theater hosted the Charlie Daniel’s
Band, Foreigner, Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson.
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“Every year it seems we get more recognition on a
national scale, and to be voted No. 5 of the 10 best live
music venues in Missouri (by Best of Missouri) this
year really tells us we are on the right track,” Mary
Kay von Brendel, director of operations for Ozarks
Amphitheater, said. “This is a beautiful venue for the
entire community and it’s exciting to watch it grow,
get recognition and to realize its true potential.”
There are 10,222 seats with lawn space to accommo-
date up to 3,000 people. In addition to concerts, the
amphitheater is available to rent for public or private
functions and hosts several community events. With
each concert held they partner with a local non-profit
to help raise funding and awareness.
“We hope that the Ozarks Amphitheater becomes a
place of pride for the community,” von Brendel said.
“I envision one day the Ozark Amphitheater becoming
that iconic bucket list destination.”
Upcoming Events
Individual tickets to each concert are
available online. The VIP Experience
includes free VIP parking, a table for four,
dedicated wait staff and access to the
“pit.” For more information, go to www.
ozarksamp.com.

JULY 2: Party in the Sticks with Cold Ford,

Bubba Sparxxx, Struggle Jennings and Dirt
Road Republic. $22.50-$220. Doors open at
4:30 p.m. with the show starting at 6 p.m.

JULY 29: Ted Nugent’s “Make America Rock

Again” tour. Opening for Nugent will be The
Kentucky Headhunters. $30-$500. Doors
open at 7 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 26: Get the Led Out, the American Led

Zepplin. $19.50-$170. Doors open at 7:30
p.m. with the show at 8:30 p.m.

SEPT. 23: Aaron Tippin, the “Hardest

Workin’ Man in Country Music,” brings his
blue collar and patriotic-themed music to
Ozarks in conjunction with the Lake of the
Ozarks Air Show. $19.50-$178. Doors open
at 6 p.m. with the show at 6:30 p.m.

SEPT. 30: The Pumpkin Chunkin Palooza.

This fall festival is from 10 am.-6 p.m. and
includes trebuchet contest, childrens’
area, art vendors, live music featuring the
Norman Jackson Band and i-Berry’s, food
and beverage vendors and the largest
pumpkin contest around. Raises money for
four local charities.

OCT. 13: The Kelly Miller Circus comes to

town every other year. See all your favor-
ite circus animals and acts.

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n Featured in Boating Magazine’s Best 7 Vinyl Richy 5 Atomic Sunburns, 9 Skeleton Crew 11-12 Dustin James
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n Stay at Shorty Pants - rentals available 9 Boomchux 11 Bad News Band Clark, DJ Boogie B 16 Spontaneous Duo
at ShortyPantsLounge.com 13 Steven Woolley 12 Randy Mann 16 Steven Tyler 17 Alex & the XO’s
14 Pearl, Mixtapes Band, Mixtapes Moore 18 Grayson Wood
JULY 28 Boomchux 15 AquaPalooza, 13 Steven D Hunt 19 Diamond & Lanig Chicago Act, Geefer
1 Matt Wynn 29 Blake Gardner Chris Weaver 18 Pearl 20 Brian Copeland & Sutherland
4 Travis Marvin AUGUST 16 Chris Weaver 19 Spontaneous Friends 19 Joe Farrel & the
7 Dustin Clark 1 Steven Woolley 20 Travis Marvin Duo, Bad News Band 21 Luna Jamboree, Continentals, Luna
8 Travis Marvin 4 Tanner Lee 21 Funhouse, 20 Boomchux DJ Lou Jamboree, Geefer
11 Beam and Boil 5 Adrian Vinyl Richy 22 Machine Gun 22 Matt Wynn, Sutherland
Event - Spontaneous Bartholomew 22 Atomic Sunburns, Symphony DJ Lou 20 Spontaneous Duo
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23 Faded Youth 24 Phat Mike

14 Steven Woolley 11 Steven Moore 23 Boomchux and Dr Cheese 25 Christmas in July 26 Matt Wynn,
15 Steven D Hunt 12 Stevie Newman 27 Baub Eis Band 26 Pearl, Party - DJ Geefer Bartholomew,
18 Noe Palma 18 David Bennett 28 Blake Gardner Machine Gun Sutherland DJ Boogie B
21 Travis Marvin 19 Steven D Hunt 29 Spontaneous Symphony 26 Phat Mike 25 Faded Youth, DJ
22 Dave Bennett 25 Dustin Clark Duo, Rock Road 27 Boomchux Unplugged Bobbi B
25 Blake Gardner 26 Blake Garner Rebels 27 Mac McDonald 27 Matt Wynn
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Misledd Bartenders 5 DJ Kyle 30 Money for Nothin’
10 James Clay 11 The Surge 6 Adrian 31 Double D
12 Steven Woolley 12 Steven Woolley, Bartholomew AUGUST
13 Phat Mike & The Atomic Sunburns 7-8 Boogie B, 1 Spontaneous Duo
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14 The Surge Joe Farrell & The 9 Ryan Patrick 3 Ozark Mountain
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Johnny G & The 18 Steven Woolley, 13 Dustin James Imming
Allstars Griffin & The Clark 7 Double D
17 Blake Duo Gargoyles 14-15 Boogie B, Lick 8 Spontaneous Duo
19 Spontaneous Duo 19 Spontaneous Duo Creek 9 DJ Kyle ART BENTLEY
20 Christiana 20 Jammin Jay, 16 Dustin James 10 Dustin James
21 Steven Woolley Misledd Clark Clark
Live Show, Atomic 21 James Clay 17 Double Down 11-12 LO-FO-SHO,
Sunburns 23 Steven Woolley 18 DJ LO-FO-SHO, Switch
22 The Surge 24 Phat Mike & The Spontaneous Duo 13 Dustin James
23 Spontaneous Duo, Bartenders 19 DJ Kyle Clark
Joe Farrell & 25 Sweet Trouble 20 Adrian 14 Steven Moore
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24 James Clay Umplugged, The 21-22 Lou Diesel, 16 DJ Kyle
26 Phillip Twitchel Surge Switch 17 Soul Root
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Bartenders Allstars 24 Steve More Southerland, The
28 Phillip Twitchel, 28 Blake Duo 25 Spontaneous Duo Suburbans
Griffin & the 30 Phillip Twitchel 26 DJ Kyle 25-26 Boogie B,
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 Business on the Move

Volunteer coordinator joins New clinic to open

Community Foundation
Carolyn Loraine, former presiding Com-
missioner of Camden County is the new
Volunteer Coordinator for the Community
Foundation of the Lake (CFL). In this newly-
created position Carolyn will work with
CFL’s Agency Partners (Lake area charities)
to help further their individual missions,
develop grant opportunities, support CFL
events and speak to service clubs and
churches about the mission of CFL.
Since its inception, CFL has given more
than $200,000 to numerous area non-profits
serving the many unmet needs in Miller,
Morgan and Camden counties. Their mission
is “To assist in building the educational,
cultural, health and economic development
of our community.”
Distler retires from Central Bank
Becky Distler, loan processor with Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks, retired June 30 after
being a part of the Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks family since Sept. 9, 1978. She started
in bookkeeping as a check filer and advanced in the bookkeeping department until 1993. By
1994, Distler was promoted to loan servicing where she, again, continued to advance into the
Commercial Loan Processor position.
in Hy-Vee Osage Beach
Boone Hospital Center and the Boone Medical
Group are opening a new clinic in Osage Beach.
The clinic will be inside the Osage Beach Hy-Vee
store. It is scheduled to open in fall 2017, and
they will be accepting patients of all ages. 
Paul E. Bernabe, MD, and Maria Bernabe, MD,
have been practicing for more than 20 years, the
last 12 of which in Eldon. Both physicians are
passionate about caring for their patients and
look forward to continuing that work in Osage
Beach.
Dr. Paul Bernabe graduated from University of
Santo Tomas in 1990. He completed a residency
at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Ill., and is
board certified in family medicine. Dr. Maria
Bernabe graduated from University of Santo
Tomas in 1989 and completed a residency at
Cook County Hospital in Chicago as well. She is
board certified in pediatrics.
Plans for the clinic include 14 exam rooms
in a 6,400-square-foot space. The Osage Beach
location will become the 15th Boone Medical
Group clinic, joining locations throughout
Mid-Missouri.

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 Celebrations

Jonathan Muff
&
Rae Boeckmann
Jonathan Muff and Rae Boeckmann were married June 24, 2017, at Immacu-
late Conception Church in Loose Creek, Mo. Jonathan is the son of Dr. Joe and
Sara Muff of Osage Beach. Rae is the daughter of Chris and Denise Boeckmann
of Loose Creek.
Jonathan and Rae were engaged in September 2016 in St. Louis. The groom is
a 2010 graduate of Camdenton High School. He graduated with his bachelor’s
degree in biochemistry from Westminster College in Fulton. He will be attend-
ing graduate school in the fall.
The bride is a 2010 graduate of Fatima High School. She graduated with her
doctorate degree in physical therapy from Maryville University in St. Louis.

Ian Ward &

Juli Stutesman
Pastors Nick and Kim Stutesman of Sunrise Beach, are excited to announce the engagement of
their daughter, Juli Stutesman, to Ian Ward. Ian is the son of Alan Ward of Bonaparte, Iowa, and Vada
Lampe of Houghton, Iowa.
The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Lake Christian Academy in Sunrise Beach, a 2009 graduate
of College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, and a 2016 graduate of Missouri State University in Spring-
field. She is currently a third grade teacher with the Branson Public School District.
The groom-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Harmony High School in Farmington, Iowa. He is currently
employed in construction.
A July 22 wedding is planned at the Mighty Oak Lodge in Lebanon. The couple will honeymoon in
Pagosa Springs, Colo., and live in Hollister, with plans to eventually return to the Lake of the Ozarks.

Kassondra Denny
&
Zachary Brown
Mr. Steven Brown and Dr. Paula Brown of Osage Beach are proud to
announce the engagement of their son, Zachary Steven Brown to Kassondra
DeLynn Denny, daughter of Mr. Keith and Annette Denny of Camdenton.
The groom-to-be 2014 graduate of Camdenton High School and is a senior
in the Master’s Accounting Program at the University of Missouri-Columbia
in Columbia.
The bride-to-be is a 2016 graduate of Camdenton High School and is a
sophomore at Moberly Area Community College in Columbia.
The wedding will be July 8, 2017 at The Exchange in Camdenton.

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 Our Story

A Wedding at
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heir home-away-from-
home, Michelle Voegele
and Geno Forneris
spend as much of their
free time at Lake of the
Ozarks as they can. So
when it came time to pick a venue to
have their wedding, they knew exactly
where to go.
Lake of the Ozarks was also the spot
where Geno proposed over Memorial
Day weekend in 2016.
“We were headed out to enjoy what
I thought was a typical day on the
Lake,” Michelle recounts. “He made
the boat suddenly stop, acting like it
wouldn’t restart at the 2-mile marker
of the Grand Glaize Arm. He opened the
engine hatch, mentioning that he found
the problem, and pulled out the ring.”
Needless to say they made it back
home from their boat ride a newly-
engaged couple.
The wedding was held May 6, 2017, at
the Stone’s Mansion in Osage Beach.
“We wanted our wedding weekend
to be on the Lake, and have everyone be
able to stay at the venue and our Lake
house to maximize our time together
with family and friends,” Michelle said.

The day was full of special touches includ-

ing having their dear friend Judy Wagner
perform the ceremony (top left photo).

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 “The ceremony on the
turret of Stone’s Man-
sion with perfect weather
and an amazing view of the
Lake with all of our friends and
family celebrating with us (was
the most memorable part of the day).”
Michelle says they always have fun as a
couple whether it is going to a St. Louis Cardi-
nals game or relaxing at home.
Michelle and Geno both grew up in Collins-
ville, Ill., so they knew each other from grade
school but became better friends while taking
the same engineering class at a junior college.
Over the years their paths kept crossing and
eventually they became a couple.
They plan to take a honeymoon adventure
touring California sites and road tripping down
the Pacific Coast Highway.
The couple lives in their hometown where
Michelle is an area engineer for the Missouri
Department of Transportation. Geno is the
maintenance director for Peterson Healthcare
for Collinsville Rehab & Healthcare in the St.
Louis area. He also owns a lawn care business.

Wedding Day Vendors

Bridal gown: Frew’s Bridal in Alton, Ill.
Bridesmaid’s gown: Dillard’s
Catering: Baba’s Bistro & Catering
Hair & makeup: Jamie L. Requarth of Signature
Hair Design in Troy, Ill.
Photography: Photos by Gum
Flowers: Purchased at Harold’s Wholesale Flo-
rist in St. Louis
DJ: Elite Lighting & Sound
Rings: Shane Co.
Rentals: Lake Party Rentals
Venue: Stone’s Mansion

Chef Jim and the Baba’s team provided three meals over the weekend. Michelle says all of their guests are still raving about the food.

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PEOPLE IN PLACES Boat Show
April 21-23 @ Dog Days
Photo Credit: George Denny
The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association
hosts the annual in-water boat show to feature new
inventory for boat buyers.

1 2 3

5 6
4
1. Lesa John Quinn, Mark Gina McLachlan 6. Madison, Michelle and Ella Peterson
2. Charlie Meyer, Dave Anderson 7. Steve Lemens and Trista Vossman
3. Diane Cerveny, Haley Heerdt 8. Zack Tournear, Greg Surdyke, Tommy Thompson,
4. Charlie Deibel, Alan and Andrea Faulconer Robert Sifuentes
5. Cody and Cameron Roberts 9. Sydney Hulett and Sky Smith

7 8 9

SEPTEMBER 22ND - 24TH, 2017 • CAPTAIN RON’S • LAKE OF THE OZARKS

LAKE OF THE OZARKS

MARINE DEALERS
ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 2235
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
573-480-2300
WWW.OZARKBOATSHOW.COM Mike@LakeOzarkBoatDealers.com
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 Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals PEOPLE IN PLACES
MAY 5-7 @ BAGNELL DAM STRIP
Photo credit: George Denny

1 2 3

Thousands of spectators attend and 1,000 vehicles enter the show each year 1. Randy Bramlage, and
featuring all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Elliott, Ethan, and Shaun
McDonnell
2. Steve and Chuck Summers,
2016 Grand Champion 1st
overall
3. Carol Denecke, Larry
Denny
4. Christian Myers, Lorie
Chittenden
5. Bones Rackers, Craig 6
4 5 Amptmeyer, Brenda George,
Mike Powell
6. Angie Quist, Michelle Focht
7. Kim Winking, Dianna
Taylor
8. Valery and Eddie Wright
9. Ellen Lamm, Randy
Thompson
10. Don Egler and Carla
Carlin
11. Shelly Boyer, Tabatha
Kemper, Chrissi Kramper
7 8 12. Cathy and Mark Barklage 9

10 11 12

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PEOPLE IN PLACES Best of the Lake
MAY 9 @ KILT & CLOVER

The annual Best of the Lake party was held to

1 2 recognize the winners of the survey hosted
by Lake Lifestyles magazine earlier this year.
Results were published in the May/June issue.

1. Jane, Emily and Ozarks Wedding

Scott Martin Association
2. Linda LaMarca, 12. Staff from Red-
Cherry Vickers, head Lakeside Grill
Gregg and Tana and Performance
Peckham Boat Center
3. Chad Lewis, Toshi 13. Jessica More,
3 4 Brittain Jasen Jones, Lynn
4. Chris and Melissa Mincher, Christina
Galloway Nunes, Whitney Hull
5. Tyler Benne, Kelly 14. Best Band, The
Benne, Angie Sche- i-Berry’s
jbal, Rick Bryant, 15. Audrey Jennings,
Stacy Johnson Amy Lynch, Allie
6. Amy Meeker, Lamb, Britney Mouw
Amanda DeWit 16. Sassha Howard,
5 6 7. Jordan Vincent, Hailey Riley, Jenifer
Eric Maher, Roger and Dave Heimler
Hulett 17 . Kendy Buechter,
8. Cody Fox, Cassie Lindsey Eveler
Dawson, Emily 18. Joni Walden
Scheiderer 19. Julie Schell, Cari
9. Koty Zuroweste, Sherrow
Tiny Todde 20. Diane Welek,
10. Best Salon, Bella Brenda Cribb, Ann
Donna Salon Moore, Terri Boswell
11. Members of 21. Leo Wilson, Jered
the Lake of the Yarber, Tad Wolf
7 8 Photo Credit: Charis Patires

July 1 • Captain Rons

July 3 • The Boathouse At
Village Marina
OF T
HE LAKE 2017 August 5 • Kilt & Clover
September 2 • The Boathouse
At Village Marina
VOTED September 9 • Kilt & Clover
Lake of the Ozarks, MO BEST
theiberrys.weebly.com September 30 • Ozarks
LOCAL Ampitheather
The i-Berrys Band BAND
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PEOPLE IN PLACES Festival of Speed
JUNE 1 @ OSAGE BEACH PARKWAY WEST
Photo credit: Dan Field

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Events surrounding Lake Race where held during the week including the Festival of Speed where
boats and vendor booths were set up along the Parkway.

1. Owen Provost, Andrea Ellis, Bobbi Severson 7. Amanda Harris, Cody

Krista Ellis, Laura Provost,
Justin Provost
2. Diane Franklin, Carole
Olivarri
3. Maxim, Freja, Geremy and
4. Madelynne, Codie, Thia and Kennedy
Nick Navarre 8. Alex Duley, Don Gainey, Brad
5. Theresa Powell, Terry Wolz Smith
6. Aaliyah, Heather, Matt, Blake 9. Andrea, Emily, Steven and
and Hayden Oldham Tammy Haas

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 HK’s Golf Tournament PEOPLE IN PLACES
JUNE 2-4 @ LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS
Photos provided
The 39th annual HK’s
Hospital Benefit Tourna-
ment raised money for
1 2 3
Lake Regional’s Outpatient
Services. Always a highlight
of the weekend is the oppor-
tunity to spend time with
past and present Kansas City
Chiefs.

1. Erin and Brian Gagnon

2. Angie and Ed Barns, M.D.
3. Deron Cherry, Cooper
Barrett
4. Charlie and Amy Kempf,
Erin and Sam Whitcomb
5. Willie and Marcy Maxwell,
Michael E. Henze, Tom and
Sherri Williams
4 6
6. Drs. Shari and James Neill,
with children Emily and
Carson Neill and former KC
Chiefs defensive end Art Still
7. Dustin Colquitt, KC Chiefs
punter; Fred Dehner, Laurent
Duvernay-Tardif, KC Chiefs
guard; Will Monday, KC
Chiefs punter
8. Jim and Carrie Judas
5
9. Deron Cherry, KC Chiefs
Ambassador and HK’s
Tournament honorary chair;
Tony and Jennifer Reahr; and
Dustin Colquitt, KC Chiefs
punter

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 Parting Shot
LAK E L A N DMAR K
I
t’s arguably one of the most photographed and
recognized places at Lake of the Ozarks. If you
are one of the more than half-million people who
visit Ha Ha Tonka State Park each year you might
notice changes happening at this Lake landmark.
Last summer, Missouri State Parks teamed up with
a contractor to assess the condition of the castle and
water tower which have been crumbling and in need
of repair. Efforts are underway to evaluate how to
stabilize the structures and to secure funding. Some
portions of the castle ruins have been roped off due to
the sandstone collapsing.
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The castle mansion, which was a private resi-
dence, was gutted by a fire in 1942. Abandoned for
decades, the castle ruins and 2,696-acre estate
were purchased and opened as a state park in 1978.
Stabilization efforts were last made in the 1980s but
are needed again due to the ruins being subject to the
elements.
Immediate repairs to the castle ruins are estimated
to cost $245,000 and $255,000 for the water tower,
although additional repairs are recommended.
— Photo by Ben Vens