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Health

Day Trip 6 The state’s 12th largest spring fed cove is a great place to anchor out by boat or to paddle around with a kayak, especially on hot summer days. Rent a kayak and visit Spring Cove this season.

A New Leader 92 Lake Regional has a new CEO. Read more about the new leader in this Q&A.

Recreation

Live Music 94 No need to travel out of the Lake area for a great concert anymore. Some big names have been coming to Ozarks Amphitheater.

Boating Safety 8 Even longtime captains may need to hone their skills.

Get some tips from the pros and find out what you need to know before heading out on the water.

People & Culture

Fashion

A Look for Every Occassion 100 If you are looking for something new, different and exciting, this winner for “Best Boutique” has what you need. A great place to go for trendy looks.

Benefits of Golf 12 Just like any sport, golf has a lot of mental and physical benefits. Maybe it’s time to pick up those clubs again…

Eat & Drink

Vegas Baby! 14 Vegas is well-known for a lot of things but it also has some of the most luxurious golf courses you can find.

Dining Guide 107 With the start of the summer season, this guide will give you a complete list for dining at the Lake — both on and off the water.

Cover Story

Best of the Lake 16 Find out who readers chose to be among the best this year.

Home

Diamond in the Rough 82 Wait until you see how beautifully decorated this home is. It was quite the transformation from fixer-upper to cozy and welcoming Lake home.

Dining Profile

Events

Traditional Thai 104 These dishes are full of flavor. It’s easy to see why this local hotspot won over our reader’s taste buds for “Best Asian” food.

Lake Area Events 112 Need something to do with the family? Here’s what’s happening at the Lake this season.

IN EVERY ISSUE

People in Places 115 Out and about at Lake area events.

3 Letter from the Editor 4 Let’s Connect 5

Meet Our Contributors

ON THE COVER It’s our annual Best of the Lake issue!

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On a Mission 98 This local artist has a passion for helping the people of Haiti. All the art she sells goes to provide services to those in need.

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Meet the staff

Judy Goppert

Marie Krolikowski

Mel Woods

Paul Leahy

Writing is a way of life for Judy Goppert. She began her career as a radio jingle writer, then upon graduation from college with a degree in Writing from Missouri State University, worked as copywriter for a variety of advertising agencies in Springfield and Kansas City. She had the opportunity to write for some high-profile clients, including Tyson, Helzberg Diamonds and Lodge of Four Seasons. As reporter and editor of a local smalltown newspaper, she spent over 15 years interviewing and telling the stories of unique people in all walks of life.

Marie, her husband Stan, and their two children have been coming to the Ozarks every summer for the past 28 years.

The family made their dreams come true recently when they purchased a lakefront home in the Four Seasons neighborhood.

Marie not only gets to continue enjoying this life with her husband and children, but also with her granddaughters Layla and Harper.

Mel is the owner of Blue Boat, one of the Lake area’s go-to businesses for drone photos and video. Her Lake Life Portrait Sessions are one of the hottest new experience gifts you can give your Lake lover.

Paul Leahy has been a golf professional at the TanTar-A Resort since 1989 and Director of Golf since 2001.

Marie has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations. She headed the public relations department in a Chicago area hospital for five years.

She spent many years working as a freelance writer, and had articles published in a number of Chicago area newspapers.

She also worked as a real estate broker for 14 years.

She holds an FAA drone pilot certification and a bachelor’s degree in visual communications. She lives at the Lake and loves capturing Lake life.

She is a published author of two gift books and is currently a freelance writer for a wide variety of magazines, including HERLIFE New York, SIMPLYkc and Lee’s Summit Lifestyle.

Spending time at the Lake with her husband is a frequent, favorite pastime.

They stay aboard their Sea Ray cruiser which is docked at a marina near the Bagnell Dam Strip. An avid outdoors girl, she enjoys drawing upon her personal experiences to write about the nuances of everything wonderful about Lake life.

Residing part-time here allows Marie the opportunity to fulfill three pastimes she is passionate about: writing, enjoying Lake Life with her family and friends, and now experiencing the Lake with her granddaughters.

Her work has been featured in several area magazines, on Lake TV and on live TV as the official drone pilot for the 2021 Lake Race, in real estate listings, art stores, and more.

See her work at www. blueboatart.com, and follow @BlueBoatArt on social for photos and videos from around the Lake.

He manages the 27-hole golf operation at Tan-Tar-A and has been active in the community via the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau and various charities.

Paul has been a contributor in the golf section of Lake Lifestyles Magazine since 2007.

He is president of the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council, Co-Director of the Lake of the Ozarks Junior Golf Association and on the board of the Gateway PGA of America. Originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa, Paul has a bachelor’s in marketing from Ferris State University and has been a Class A Member of the PGA of America since 1991.

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Simply the Best AS WE ENTER THE SUMMER SEASON AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS, there’s no better time to focus on

the local businesses that make our area so great. And there are a lot of them!

It’s our annual Best of the Lake issue and it seems that our locals and business owners deserve extra accolades this year. There really was no time to slow down during COVID. If anything, we got busier than ever and businesses found themselves growing to keep up with demand.

Anybody who owns their own business knows how difficult it can be, especially in a tourism-driven market. I have a lot of respect for the business owners I know in the area. Most are hands-on, spend long hours taking care of customers while giving back to the community, and are rising above the challenges of employee and product shortages. They deserve some recognition.

Our Best of the Lake winners list is a great place to start. It’s a resource for finding just about anything you are looking for whether you are visiting, live here full-time or just spend weekends at the Lake. I’d like to congratulate each of our winners this year. You’ve been voted The Best by our readers and have earned a well-deserved pat on the back.

While our focus is on who our readers chose to be among The Best, we couldn’t help but include a few of my favorite stories in this issue.

I’m particularly fond of Ozarks Amphitheater and all of the great shows they have been brining to the Lake area. For anyone who hasn’t been to a performance at the outdoor music venue, it is a must. There are plenty of internationally-known artists coming, so check out the schedule.

I always love it when we can do stories with a purpose. We’ve featured a local artist who you can see each week at the Camdenton Farmers Market on the Square. She not only sells her own work but also items made by Haitian artists. All money goes right back to these artists as a source of income and helps fund mission projects. I grabbed a few handmade pieces that made great gifts for the people in my life and hope you consider doing the same to support a good cause.

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Finally, we can all probably agree that one of our favorite things to do this time of year is to get out on the water. Whether it’s boating or kayaking, you’ll find stories that are informative and helpful as we all enjoy the sunny and warm months ahead.

Stay safe and have a great summer at the Lake!

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A Missouri Paddling in Ha Ha Tonka Spring Cove

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n 2021, Condé Nast Traveler declared Ha Ha Tonka State Park to be Missouri’s best state park because of its “caves, cerulean blue sinkholes, and a large natural bridge.” Right here at home, visitors know the park’s features also include a deep, fish-rich, no-wake cove known as Spring Cove.

The spring feeding the cove is the state’s 12th largest, releasing 56 million

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gallons of that “cerulean blue,” ice-cold water into the Lake daily. It can be seen from overlooks high above, near the castle’s ruins. It can also be seen from a paved walkway at the cove’s head.

From there, hikers can ascend 316 steps to other vantage points showing the spectacular waters and vistas for which this park is known and loved.

Ha Ha Tonka’s Park Superintendent, Ryan King, is proud to oversee Ha Ha

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Tonka. He recently earned the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) one and only Rock Star Award for his efforts to keep the park open and safe through the challenging days of 2020 and 2021. King notes those days were “exciting,” too. People gravitated to the state’s parks, reacquainting themselves with Missouri’s rich natural gems, excited to be outdoors, but crowds endangered their experience so King col-

laborated with the Ha Ha Tonka team.

Together, they planned and worked long hours to prevent overcrowding so the maximum number of people could truly enjoy the open-air.

One special open-air opportunity is to see the park from the water. Kayaks are available to rent at Spring Cove.

Paddlers will enjoy a peaceful pace, the scent of native plants in bloom, and perhaps a statuesque heron posing on a nearby log. Paddlers will also enjoy toning core muscles and strengthening the upper body.

Benefits from exercise is one reason Superintendent King became a kayak instructor, certified by the American Canoe Association. Park visitors can take advantage of his training for a modest $5 fee. The money reserves a place in Learn to Paddle courses for those who want to know more before venturing out on their own. It also maintains and buys kayaks. Training is not a requirement, however.

One piece of advice King emphasizes is the Lake’s pace. On Saturdays, for example, the cove is busy with boaters coming and going, coving, and fishing.

Kayakers will be just one of many using the cove. Traffic is lighter other days of the week.

Ha Ha Tonka also offers stand-up paddle boards. Boards are fewer in number and there is no training for their

song, the occasional fish slapping the water, and good physical exercise for all ages. From the cove, paddlers will see the castle high above, the tall water tower, and Missouri’s landscape—great state gems for all to gather.

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(West of Camdenton on Hwy. 54) 1491 Missouri D, Camdenton For kayak rental and information about the park, call 573-346-2985.

Kayak rentals are available at Ha Ha Tonka.

Explore Onyx Cave, located about a quarter mile from Ha Ha Tonka.

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use. A dozen kayaks are available daily.

The number available for both boards and kayaks require planning ahead and making reservations.

Paddlers can leave the cove, of course.

One destination is the 13-mile Big Niangua River Trail (BNRT), accessible by kayak. Maps online guide paddlers to places motorized boats cannot go.

Paddlers can enter Onyx Cave or study the Gauge House once used to measure the height of the river.

Superintendent King invites visitors to see Ha Ha Tonka from the water using the park’s kayak-rental program.

Fresh and open air awaits. So do bird-

Kayaking is a great way to see wildlife.

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DO’S AND DONT’S OF BOATING ON LAKE OF THE OZARKS Rules every boater should know before heading out on the water Story by

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ersonally, I have been comfortable at the wheel of a boat for the past 40plus years. I’ve boated a number of waterways — everything from small lakes and rivers to Lake Michigan. I’m fully aware of what the terms can, nun, port and starboard mean. I know it’s necessary to run the blower prior to starting the boat. I’ve pulled skiers, docked the boat, and loaded the boat onto the trailer. In spite of my experience, I was humbled to score a meager 88 percent on the Missouri boating test. The minimum for passing is 80 percent. The moral of this story: there’s always something new to learn.

Those of us who boat the Lake of the Ozarks know there are times when we simply glide across the water with barely another boat in site, and other times when the number of boats and waves makes it extremely challenging. Mark Niedergerke,

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explained, are novice boaters who are not familiar with navigating a boat or boating rules. An equally concerning issue is intoxicated drivers. Aside from knowing your boat, the rules, and remaining sober there are other factors in boating safety.

“Boating etiquette and boating courtesy are important,” Beck said. “Drivers need to be mindful of navigation rules, no wake buoys, and the wake they leave behind and the impact it has on other boats and the environment.”

He went on to explain that it’s necessary to give anchored or stationary vessels a wide enough berth, a minimum of 100 feet if possible. It’s advised not to anchor in the middle or a channel or in the middle of the lake, and not to ski or tube in the middle of the lake either.

“As captain, your guests need to listen

to the rules,” Beck said. “Passengers need to stay seated when the boat is underway, and wearing life jackets is highly advised. Don’t let your passengers ride in places on the boat where it’s illegal, and don’t overload your boat with too many passengers. The capacity plate on the boat indicates the maximum weight capacity as well as the maximum number of passengers the boat can safely carry.

And again, have a designated driver.”

Many of the boating accidents at the Lake, Beck said, are due to inattentiveness and not knowing the navigational rules. These include ignoring the nighttime speed limit, driving too fast for conditions, and just not paying attention.

The majority of the injuries reported are broken arms, spinal compressions, and neck injuries from people standing while the boat is hitting hard into waves.

“Out of all the waterways in the state of Missouri, the Lake of the Ozarks contributes to half of all boating accidents, DWI’s on the water, and injuries,” Beck

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a sales associate with Formula Boats of Missouri in Osage Beach, said the key to taking the rough waves is knowing your boat. He provides on-the-water orientation for the boats he sells, and said most dealerships at the Lake will do the same.

The “sweet spot,” the position where your boat moves best across the water, varies among the different types of boats.

“Finding that spot takes practice, but every boat has one,” Niedergerke explained. “It’s a balance of speed and where you set your trim. When you’ve found it, you can hear it and you can feel it.”

Although a heavier boat will take the impact of a wave better, these strategies will prove to be effective with any boat.

Niedergerke added that drivers need to look ahead and try to read upcoming wave patterns. Taking the wake at a 45-degree angle helps smooth the impact as well as slowing down for the bigger ones.

Niedergerke knows that even the most qualified drivers can run into issues, and suggests checking the weather forecast before heading out. What starts out as a sunny day can quickly turn into a storm.

Other advice includes remaining sober behind the wheel, keeping your head on a swivel to know what’s going on around you, and to know the rules of the water.

Keep an anchor on your boat in the event you break down, and extra line in case you need to be towed. In addition, make sure life jackets are easily accessible for all passengers. Niedergerke stressed that all drivers would benefit from a boating safety education course.

Doug Beck, President of the Captains Association of Missouri and Co-Chairman of the Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council, couldn’t agree more. A main safety concern at the Lake, Beck

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Reference: Missouri State Highway Patrol – Water Patrol Division website.

• Operating a boat while intoxicated is a criminal offense subject to a fine and/or time in jail. The offense is defined as operating a vessel with a BAC of .08% or greater • The minimum age for operating any watercraft in the State of Missouri is 14 years-of-age unless under the direct, on-board supervision of a parent, guardian, or other person 16 years-of-age or older. Parents and guardians are legally responsible for the underage operator and their actions.

• Children under 7 years-of-age must wear a personal flotation device at all times, unless confined in a fully enclosed area such as a cabin.

• The speed limit at night is 30 mph.

• Riding on certain bows, gunwales, railing, on the top of the seat, back, and decking over the back of a motorboat is prohibited.

• It is illegal to operate a boat or personal watercraft at speeds greater than “idle speed” within 100 feet of a dock, occupied or anchored vessel and buoyed area.

• It’s illegal for PWC operators to: - Weave through congested waterway traffic - Jump the wake of another motorboat when visibility is obstructed - Become airborne while crossing the wave of another motorboat and within 100 feet of the motor-

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boat creating that wake - Operate at greater than “no wake” speed within 50 feet of any other vessel, PWC, or person in the water - Every passenger on a PWC while underway must wear a USCG-Approved personal floatation device • An operator of any vessel or PWC commits the offense of leaving the scene of an accident if he or she knows injury or damage has occurred, but fails to stop and give the other party or law enforcement their name, address, vessel registration number and driver’s license number.

• All vessels shall display from sunset to sunrise proper navigational lights when underway. No other lights, continuous spotlights or docking lights shall be exhibited.

• Motorboats shall carry on board at least one United States Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher.

Some vessels are required to carry two fire extinguishers.

• All vessels from 16 to 40 feet must have a sounding device, such as a horn or whistle. Vessels over 40-feet must have a sounding device and one bell.

• Navigation Rules dictate if you are the Stand-on vessel or the Giveway vessel. They also dictate what to do when meeting another vessel head on. Refer to the Missouri Water Patrol website for specifics.

• As of January 1, 2005, every person born after January 1, 1984, who operates a vessel on the Lakes of Missouri must possess, on the vessel, a boating safety identification card issued by the Water Patrol Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol or its agent.

added. “Many people simply drive their boats incorrectly. Just because you can drive a car doesn’t mean you can safely drive a boat. It’s physics and takes into account the movement of the boat, the wind, and other environmental issues. There’s an average of 100,000 boats on the water on major holidays and weekends.”

Brian Geier, a Missouri Trooper who patrols the Lake, has seen his share of boaters disobeying the laws. Intoxicated drivers, Geier said, cause the majority of the accidents on the water. Running a close second are those who are inexperienced and who don’t pay attention while driving.

“Designating a sober driver drastically cuts down on the number of accidents and injuries,” Beck said. “Also, be familiar with your vessel and how to operate it. Know where you are at on the Lake and let others know where you are going. It happens often where people go out and don’t know how to get back to where they started.”

Boats are stopped by Water Patrol for a number of reasons, including wake violations, lighting violations at night, no visible registration and erratic driving that poses an immediate safety threat to

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other boaters. In addition, passengers riding on the outside deck of a pontoon boat and other illegal spots on vessels.

Once pulled over, a $25 per jacket fine is yours if you don’t present a serviceable life jacket for every person on board and one throw cushion.

For those who boat the Lake often, Tow Boat US can take the worry of breaking down or being stranded. Two annual membership options are offered for boaters which provide towing, battery jumps, and fuel delivery. The $99 Unlimited Membership assists those who are stranded on the water.

Members only pay for fuel if required.

The $200 Unlimited Gold Membership assists boaters stranded on the Lake and also provides dock to dock service.

To ensure safety for yourself, your passengers and other boaters, take the time to learn your boat and how to best handle the waves. Pay attention to your surroundings and other vessels. Learn and follow the rules and respect your fellow boaters. And the issue that can’t be stressed enough, stay sober behind the wheel.

GET MORE INFO The Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council’s mission is to encourage boating education and safe boating. Their website contains information about boating safety, rules and regulations, events, education and much more. Information for boater’s safety classes is also available here. >> lozwatersafetycouncil.com The Missouri State Highway Patrol – Water Patrol Division offers boater education programs for children and adults throughout the year. They conduct safety inspections to determine if your vessel and equipment comply with state laws. A free version of the Missouri Boating Laws and Responsibilities Handbook is available on their website. >> https://apps.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/ WaterPatrol/index.html Any boater’s safety class that is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administration meets the requirements at the Lake of the Ozarks. The official Missouri Boating Safety Course is available to take online. >> www.boat-ed.com/missouri NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK I S MAY 21-27.

The Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council is presenting a family-friendly water safety seminar. This gives boaters an opportunity to talk to various vendors in addition to Missouri Water Patrol.

Date and time: May 21, 2022, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

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AND THE BENEFITS OF GOLF Story by PAUL LEAHY

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ing 2.5 hours a week reduces your risk of a heart attack by up to 40 percent, which for any avid golfer should be well attainable with just one or two rounds of golf per week, depending if you ride a cart or walk.

The mental health aspects of golf can’t be overlooked either, especially over the last two-plus years of the pandemic. The social nature of golf, even during the last few years, has been one of the few places you could physically have some social interaction with others without having to wear a mask. Lack of social interaction can lead to depres-

sion, anxiety, stress and other mental health issues. Playing golf outside in the fresh air has been proven by numerous studies to help alleviate stress and will restore and rejuvenate your mind from mental fatigue.

I believe the social nature of the game spurred a resurgence in the popularity of the game over the past couple of years. People were locked in their homes for days and months on end without interacting with others besides via Zoom, increasing the popularity of golf. People started flocking to the golf course to see friends, interact and be

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olf is inherently not thought of as a strenuous workout, so what kinds of health benefits can you actually get? Most sports like football, basketball and tennis are considered high-impact sports.

Golf, on the other hand, is low impact but actually has many health benefits high-impact sports don’t have.

Golf is especially beneficial if you walk, but riding in a cart can also provide some necessary and beneficial long-term health benefits. The low impact workout of golf is much kinder on your joints and can lead to a lifetime of enjoyment. Golf’s health benefits can continue throughout your lifetime where those high-impact sports we loved as kids will not. The motion of the golf swing can keep your body active and your muscles stretched and strong to prevent nagging injuries in your back and joints as we age.

If you walk and play you can expect to walk anywhere from three to six miles, and you can burn anywhere between 350 to 475 calories each hour you play.

With every swing you make, you are using and testing your arms, back and core muscles. Most players will make between 30 and 50 full swings in 18 holes, and this coinciding with walking will be a great full body workout.

By playing golf and staying physically fit you will be able to play into your senior years. Studies have proven golf lowers hip fractures by 35 to 68 percent in older people. Diabetes is lowered by 30 to 40 percent and stroke potential is lowered by 20 to 35 percent. Walk-

normal for a few hours before heading back to reality. Golf courses may not have been on the front lines of the pandemic, like healthcare workers, police and others directly involved in curbing and curing the virus, but we believe we played a vital role in the mental health of many. We provided a safe space for them to enjoy the outdoors, interact with friends and clear their minds of daily stress. Golf provided that outlet for stress and anxiety and hopefully we helped a lot people deal with the daily grind in a more positive and meaningful fashion.

Golf also mentally challenges you and keeps your brain sharp. You must keep focused, plan moves and execute strategies. By keeping your mind active, you focus more on your game and less on things that are stressful or sad. Playing golf releases “feel good” endorphins to combat anxiety and depression. A 2009 Swedish study concluded that golfers have an increased life expectancy of about five years.

Golfers know that golf can be a frustrating game and we take for granted the beauty of our surroundings. During

The mental health aspects of golf can’t be overlooked either, especially over the last two-plus years of the pandemic. the pandemic new and old golfers alike rekindled their love for the game. Golfers came to the course to get away from the pressures of life and in turn helped their mental and physical wellbeing in the process.

Now that the pandemic is in the rear view mirror, golfers continue to head to the course for fun, relaxation, social interaction and a healthier lifestyle.

What are you waiting for? Head to your local course and take a lesson, play nine or just take in the fresh air and enjoy the benefits of golf!

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BETTER THAN EVER Vegas Offers Spectacular Golf Courses

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The Bali Hai Golf Course (left) in Las Vegas is the only championship golf course on the Las Vegas Strip. Cascata Golf Course (right) has views of Red Mountain, lakes and streams.

a plaque describing the bizarre story. If you have ever seen the movie Casino, they reenacted the event for a scene in the movie.

A museum has been established at the club to document its rich history and shouldn’t be missed if you get a chance to play.

Bali Hai Golf Club is one of closest courses to the Vegas strip.

If you like airplanes the McCarron International airport sits adjacent to the course and you get some unbelievable views of planes landing as you traverse the course. Some of the best views of the famous Las Vegas Strip are found here while you enjoy your round. Hiring a friendly and golf-knowledgeable ParMates caddy will just enhance the experience. Built in 2000 it has quickly become a must-play.

One of my all-time favorite courses is also found in Vegas.

Southern Highlands is a gem. On the scale of Shadow Creek and Cascata, this course has beauty, views, elevation changes and is player-friendly for everyone. Located 15 minutes from the strip, in an exclusive golf community in Henderson, Nev., this property is home to professional athletes, politicians, musicians and more. Designed by Robert Trent Jones and son Robert in 1998 it has matured into the place to live and play for the who’s who of Las Vegas.

With more than 70 golf courses that call Las Vegas home, there is a plethora of courses to choose from offering everything from high-end, forecaddie-required masterpieces to the daily fee value-player courses, and everything in between. Top Golf Las Vegas is also an option. Centrally located on the strip it makes for a great distraction from the casino floor.

The shows are once again thrilling guests, and the casino floors are buzzing with action. If you have never been to Vegas or haven’t been since the pandemic it is open and welcoming. New activities, shows and experiences are opening weekly. I love the golf, the people watching and excitement of Vegas, so do yourself a favor and visit and enjoy. Vegas is back baby!

Paul Leahy is a PGA Golf Professional and the Director of Golf at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort.

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f you are looking for a great golf vacation with your buddies, look no further than Las Vegas. I was there recently and Vegas is definitely back and better than ever after COVID. The strip is alive, mask mandates have ended, the shows are up and running, and golf courses are spectacular.

I have been able to play some fantastic golf courses over the past several years in Vegas and here are my recommendations for a special trip.

If you stay at a MGM property you have the opportunity to play Shadow Creek. The course that Steve Wynn built for $60 million dollars in 1989 is now affiliated with the MGM properties and is only available to play by members and MGM guests. The Tom Fazio designed course was built by moving three million cubic yards of earth and 20,000 trees were brought in to create this manmade masterpiece. Shadow Creek has hosted the PGA Tour CJ Cup and last year’s Bryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka match made for television. The price is upward of $600 and if you can afford the price tag it is worth the trip.

Another course on a similar level is Cascata. Opened in 2000, Cascata was designed by Rees Jones to revival Shadow Creek. Its dramatic elevation changes and encounters with the Big Horn Sheep that call Cascata home make for wonderful pictures and memories that will last a lifetime. A price tag to match its beauty, ranks this course another must play. You can also take a lesson from famed instructor Butch Harmon at Cascata’s sister course Rio Secco. Rio Secco, another Rees Jones design, opened in 1997 and makes the perfect complement for a wonderful two-day golf trip.

Las Vegas Country Club is right on the Vegas strip and has some great history in the desert. Opened in 1967 the club hosted 19 PGA and Ladies Professional Golf Association tournaments with winners such as Greg Norman, Davis Love, Paul Azinger and Lorena Ochoa. The club’s members early on included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. It was the place to be seen in the 70’s as celebrities, gangsters, high rollers and even presidents were commonly on the links. A unique feature of the club is the Cessna plane that sits in the pond adjacent to the 10th green. In 1981, during an FBI surveillance operation of mafia activity at the club, the plane would fly over the club. One day it ran out of gas, landed on the 10th fairway, missed some golfers, and ended up in the pond. New ownership at the club recently purchased the exact replica and placed it in the lake with

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Employed at Wobbly Boots for a little over three years, Conrad’s responsibilities include serving and bartending. Her positive attitude and dedication to her job is what makes her among the best.

“I just really enjoy having regular customers where I know their name and what they order,” she said. “But I also enjoy new faces and helping them have the best trip at the Lake by recommending things and just having fun with them at the restaurant.”

Conrad has been married for 16 years and “has three beautiful daughters.” One daughter is 16 years of age and the other two are 13-year-old twins. She’s been waitressing since she was 18 years old.

There are many aspects of her job she enjoys. “Honestly, the people I work with are so awesome and the people who come here to eat usually become close friends,” she explained. “It’s an awesome atmosphere for both workers and customers in my opinion.”

BEST BURGER 1st Tirebiters Peanut Pub 2nd Taboo Grill Gourmet Burgers and Ice Cream BEST CAJUN 1st Shorty Pants Lounge 2nd Brick House Cajun Cuisine BEST CHICKEN WINGS 1st Wobbly Boots Roadhouse 2nd PaPPo's Pizzeria & Pub BEST COFFEE SHOP 1st Serendipity Roasting Company 2nd Sip Coffee House BEST DINING ON THE WATER 1st Redhead Lakeside Grill and Yacht Club 2nd Baxter's Lakeside Grille

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Dog Days Bar and Grill is a Barrett brothers’ property. Its kitchen is overseen by Kevin McCowan and has been for eight years. McCowan is the chef who created five different nacho platters that have become five Lake favorites.

McCowan believes Dog Days’ nachos have the WOW factor. Fresh ingredients deliver intense flavors in large, shareable sizes. Every order begins with corn tortillas, topped with chili con queso, shredded Jack cheese, and one of five flavor profiles, including BBQ pork, jalapeño, and house-made barbecue sauce. A second version stars jerk chicken, a third adds more spice with buffalo chicken, and a fourth features seafood. Traditional beef is on the menu, too.

Chef McCowan’s goal is to be sure diners receive value for the price paid. Instead of subtracting menu items due to current supply chain challenges, Chef has added spices and sauces that delivers the tastes customers expect. He also keeps an eye on food trends. Dog Days now features a keto-friendly, low-carb Marsala steak bite, for example — another quality choice at Dog Days.

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Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf Club & Spa

A variety of things make Old Kinderhook unique. Once you drive through the front gates and down the hill, the valley opens up and several holes are visible including 1, 2, 4, 16 and 17.

“Most people who have never been here before are impressed right away from a visual standpoint,” Jason Woods, Head Golf Pro, said. “I think what makes the golf course unique is the playability of the course. For the most part the fairways are generously wide, and the greens are large and receptive. We’ve always been known for the conditions of the golf course. The fairways are usually flawless, and the greens are always in great shape.”

Their Stay and Play packages are popular and have really taken off since they opened the hotel. They had lodging options before that but with the opening of the Lodge it seems more and more popular every year. The great thing about Old Kinderhook is that once you check in guests don’t really need to leave the property. Depending on the lodging option they choose, everything is within walking distance. Cabins are right across the street from the Golf Shop, Hook Café and The Trophy Room. The front door to the Lodge is located less than 100 yards from the Golf Shop and Hook Café.

“We strive to be the best golf resort and golf course we can. We try to anticipate our guests needs. We encourage guests to keep their clubs on the carts and always have them ready for the next day. We try to keep groups really organized and provide groups with assistance with pairings, on course events and scoring,” Woods continued. “The Lake of the Ozarks has always been a ‘buddy trip’ destination and we’ve tried to capitalize on that and really take care of the groups who come down, and not only who stay with us, but also groups who are just playing that day.”

He is proud that the golf course is one of the best conditioned courses at the Lake area, and that the grounds staff are all incredibly knowledgeable and have a great sense of pride in keeping the course in great shape.

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Best Personality Or Team The Big Show with Mike Clayton & Jeff Karr in the Morning on Mix 92.7 Today’s Best Hits Why are you the best?

“I think we just both enjoy being on the air and it comes through to the listener. It's a fun job but I wish it paid more.

I'm driving Uber and working at Wonderland Camp and Jeff is selling plasma. Both of us have been in radio for more than 30 years and working together for about 20 years because nobody else will hire us.” — Mike Clayton “What makes us The Best? Years ago Tina Turner wrote a song about our show that sums it all up. A little something called ‘Private Dancer.’ Of course since then we've been coasting.

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BEST GOLF COURSE 1st Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf Club & Spa 2nd Osage National Golf Course BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN/BAND 1st Dale Blue 2nd The i-Berry's BEST PLACE TO GRAB A BEER 1st Lake of the Ozarks Brewing Company 2nd The Fish and Company BEST RADIO PERSONALITY OR TEAM 1st The Big Show with Mike Clayton & Jeff Karr in the Morning on Mix 92.7 Today’s Best Hits 2nd Crystal and the Bear, 107.9 The Coyote BEST RESORT 1st Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks 2nd Bear Bottom Resort BEST TRAVEL AGENT/AGENCY 1st Cruise Planners - Kelly & Curt Spickler 2nd Lake Classic/Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks BEST WEDDING VENUE 1st The Barn at Honeysuckle Farms 2nd Where the Creeks Meet

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With 4,000 square feet indoors and a 2,000+ square foot outdoor patio coming soon, Lake Life Outdoor Furniture has the space for customers to test furniture for comfort and style in 3D. Customers don’t have to guess while looking at a photo.

That’s just one way owners Jesse Witt and Lexi Keeney provide for a great customer experience.

Another way is in their choice of product. People want to spend their time on the water, docks, or decks, not cleaning before they have some fun. Furniture from Lake Life Outdoor Furniture helps them to do just that. Made of durable polymer, the furniture only needs washed — no scrubbing or extra product required.

The inventory was selected to hold up in Missouri’s inclement weather. Polymer is heavy and will not blow over.

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Best Speciality Store & Best Caterer The Butcher Shop Chris and Sherry Stevens purchased the shop that opened in 1993, in 2009.

They are a meat, seafood and grocery store offering plenty of specialty items, including Ozark Grillers, Armadillo Eggs, Flat Iron Steaks, 40 different styles of sausage from Breakfast to Cadillac summer sausage pepper incrusted, to gummy bear bratwurst.

“And, yes, gummy bears were harmed in the making of the sausage… and much more!” joked owner, Chris Stevens. “Anymore, people are struggling with getting employees. Here at The Butcher Shop, we have the best employees at the Lake. They go out of their way to get what you want for a breakfast, lunch, or dinner of two or a catering of 200. No order too big or too small at The Butcher Shop. We are the best because we start with the best product, and we have been here going on 30 years.”

He also noted that it's more than a butcher shop. There are 50 plus different barbecue sauces, and a wide variety of meats including chicken, beef, pork, elk, buffalo, camel, kangaroo and certified Wagyu Beef. The mall is open Wednesday-Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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“We believe that our strong relationships with vendors, customers and friends played a crucial role in us winning,” Mack Murray, Mike’s son and manager of the store, said. “We have truly met some amazing people and have built lasting relationships.”

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AUTO/TRANSPORTATION BEST AUTO REPAIR 1st Precision Auto and Tire Services 2nd Big O Tires, Osage Beach BEST CAR DETAIL 1st Kwik Kar Wash Detail & Lube 2nd Extensive Detailing & Ceramic Coatings

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Precision Auto

Mike Smith has owned and operated Precision Auto & Tire LLC for 47 years. They are a complete auto repair and tire store with state-of-the art equipment that sets them apart.

“We are a fair shop and will not up-sale,” he said. “We stand behind our work with the most competitive prices on tires.”

Mike started at a full-service gas station when he was 14 years old, where he learned customer service is everything.

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Amy is grateful for her father’s example. He built a successful business with “nicer, newer, and affordable pre-owned cars” and encouraged her to share in it. She accepted the opportunity and has worked by his side for 13 years.

Both father and daughter believe character and reputation count on and off the car lot. Amy adds that those values are reasons so many customers return when they need to buy, sell, trade, or consign another car. She plans to continue building that repeat customer base by showing respect for all while meeting customer needs with nice, pre-owned cars, SUVs, and trucks.

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Mike and Charles Hill are the owners of the popular Quality RV dealership in Linn Creek.

Christen Noble is responsible for advertising, and she said her father, Charles, started the business in 1977.

“We offer no hidden fees, no pressure sales and extremely competitive pricing,” she noted.

“We have people drive from all over the United States for our deals.”

She explains that they are very low pressure and never stuffy. They are extremely laid back and very honest and up front before each sale.

“We want to make sure each customer understands every step of the process, and being a smaller dealer means we have the one-on-one time to explain everything,” she continued.

Charlie has been in the RV industry since he was 16 and will soon be 72. This means he has 57 years of knowledge. He loves to relive some of the memories and enjoys sharing fun stories from the beginning days of RVing.

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Best Marine Interiors Hytech Auto Trim Scott Bullock, owner of Hytech Auto Trim, opened the business in 2020 in Osage Beach. This came after the opening of the St. Louis area location 22 years ago. Bullock has over 30 years of experience in the automotive and marine after market. What began as a business that only did custom boat interiors has grown to include a variety of services. Hytech provides everything from minor seat repair to complete interior replacements. They’ve grown into the marine flooring business, and also offer window tinting for cars, trucks, boats and homes in addition to Truce accessories.

Contributing to their reputation and success, Bullock said, is being ahead of the game.

“We pride ourselves on thinking outside the box and providing the best quality product on the market,” he said. “I always say we are so lucky getting to work on boats, cars and trucks because this is our hobby and sport. We love it and we are very passionate about what we do.”

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BEST BOAT DETAIL 1st Kwik Kar Wash Detail & Lube 2nd Extensive Detailing BEST BOAT LIFT DEALER 1st Poly Lift Boat Lifts 2nd LOTO Lift BEST BOAT SALESPERSON 1st Charlie Corbett, Kelly's Port 2nd Michael Hall, Performance Boat Center BEST BOAT/JET SKI RENTAL 1st Surdyke's Port 20 Marina and Boat Rental 2nd Big Thunder at Glencove Marina BEST BOAT/PWC DEALER 1st Kelly's Port 2nd Performance Boat Center BEST DOCKS 1st DockWorks 2nd Rough Water Dock

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Poly Lift Boat Lifts Owned by brothers, Mike and Mark Maasen, Poly Lift has been family owned since 1975. They manufacture and offer the Poly Lift® and Roto Lift® brands of products and are the local supplier of Wave Armor products and Wet Step Products. These are all top sellers at Lake of the Ozarks.

They feel they are the best at what they do because, “We are boaters, we live the lifestyle we provide for our customers. We manufacture everything we can to maintain our high standards and those of our customers.

We have built an incredible team to do this from sales, manufacturing, assembly, installation, service and office personnel. We strive to be the best at what we do and have like-minded team members that enjoy working together and providing the best for our customers.”

They have sent boat lifts to Norway, Africa, Canada and Mexico. In the continental United States, they have their products from coast to coast in nearly every state — from Key West, the entire Southeastern United States, New York to Minnesota down to Texas and out West to California.

“We have spread our product lines from our local facility to at least 32 of the 50 states,” the brothers shared.

There are locations in Sunrise Beach and Osage Beach.

BEST GAS DOCK 1st Kelly's Port 2nd Redhead Yacht Club BEST MARINA 1st Kelly's Port 2nd Performance Boat Center BEST MARINE INTERIORS 1st Hytech Auto Trim 2nd Kelly's Port BEST MARINE REPAIR SERVICE 1st Kelly's Port Marina 2nd Performance Boat Center

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Once Charlie Corbett introduces himself to customers, he’ll let them do the talking. He wants to learn how they enjoy being on the water. Some prefer speed and sports. Others like cruising and coving more. Corbett knows Kelly’s Port has the inventory to meet both preferences and much more.

Bennington’s boats provide space for large groups to cruise comfortably, but if some onboard love to ski or wakeboard, a Bennington delivers speed on the water to give them a thrill. Another Kelly’s Port brand, Regal, builds bowriders known for speed. Tiara, represented at the Lake by Kelly’s Port, specializes in luxurious amenities on Tiara yachts. Tiara also offers the largest outboard-powered yacht manufactured for 2021. Charlie will help customers choose from these styles and brands to make their on-the-water dreams come true.

Corbett gives credit for his recognition to the entire Kelly’s Port team offering financing, followup maintenance, repairs when needed, gas service, storage, and slips. Charlie will tell anyone that he could not succeed alone. He needs the whole team, and he’s grateful for them.

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Amazing. Awesome. Wonderful.

These are a few of the words patients use when describing Lake Regional Family Medicine Physician Christine Livek, M.D. Her patients praise her because she listens to them, treats them with respect and shows them she cares. Dr. Livek says she learned from the best.

“My inspiration comes from Dr. Robert Mason, one of Lake Regional’s founding fathers,” she says. “I try to imitate how he practiced by being accessible to my patients, giving them the time they need and caring deeply. Basically, I always strive to treat patients the way that I would want to be treated.”

Born and raised at the Lake of the Ozarks, Dr. Livek has cared for patients at Lake Regional Clinic – Lake Ozark since 2015. She began her career as a nurse, became a nurse practitioner and then, wanting to do even more for her patients, pursued her medical degree to become a physician in 2013.

“Dr. Livek excels at putting patients at the center of her attention,” says Apryl Welch, R.N., manager of Lake Regional Clinic – Lake Ozark. “Her patients know she will focus on them and truly listen to them. She is an exceptionally compassionate provider.”

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Dr. Matthew Connell, Lake Dental Clinic

Best Orthopedic Surgeon Jeff Jones, D.O./Lake Regional Orthopedics

Best Physical Therapist

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Courtney Hulett, P.T./ Lake Regional Rehabilitation Therapies

Cody Fox, DPM, FACFAS/ Lake Regional Foot and Ankle Surgery

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Jeff Jones, D.O. 1075 Nichols Road Osage Beach 573-302-3990

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Cody Fox, DPM, FACFAS 1075 Nichols Road Osage Beach 573-302-2828

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Scott Hofer, D.O. Orthopedics 1075 Nichols Road, Osage Beach | 573-302-3990 Amy Lockhert, M.D., FAAFP Family Medicine 1930 N. Business Rte. 5, Camdenton | 573-346-1957 Becky Watson, M.D., FACOG OB/GYN 54 Hospital Drive, Osage Beach | 573-302-2764

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BEST CHIROPRACTOR 1st Dr. Amy S. Pike, Pike Chiropractic 2nd Dr. Harold Marrow

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BEST DENTIST 1st Dr. Matthew Connell, Lake Dental Clinic 2nd Dr. Joseph Muff

Tilly Schmidt, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, CPC

BEST DERMATOLOGIST 1st Dr. Karen Eshraghi, Forefront Dermatology 2nd Dr. Angel Allen, Angel Allen Dermatology BEST FAMILY PRACTICE 1st Christine Livek, M.D., Lake Regional Clinic – Lake Ozark 2nd Amy Lockhert, M.D., FAAFP, Lake Regional Clinic – Camdenton BEST FITNESS CENTER/GYM 1st Anytime Fitness, Osage Beach 2nd Magic Dragon Functional Fitness (Home of CrossFit Magic Dragon) BEST OBGYN 1st Tilly Schmidt, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, CPC 2nd Becky Watson, M.D., FACOG, Lake Regional Obstetrics and Gynecology P HOTO S PROVIDED BY LAKE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

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BEST PEDIATRICIAN 1st Trent K. Russell, M.D., MHA, FAAP, Lake Regional Clinic – Osage Beach 2nd Dr. Maria E. Bernabe, Boone Health Primary Care BEST PERSONAL TRAINER 1st Julie Bradbury, Osage Beach Anytime Fitness 2nd Rona Schaefer, Abs & Glutes

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST 1st Courtney Hulett, P.T., Lake Regional Rehabilitation Therapies 2nd Rodney Brownell, Peak Sport & Spine

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BEST ORTHOPEDIC 1st Jeff Jones, D.O., Lake Regional Orthopedics 2nd Scott Hofer, D.O., Lake Regional Orthopedics

BEST PHARMACY 1st Lake Regional Pharmacy 2nd Hy-Vee Pharmacy

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BEST OPTOMETRIST 1st Dr. Brian Eveland, Vision Source Family Eyecare 2nd Dr. Tom Dettmer, Family Eyecare Associates

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

Professionally offering both residential and commercial Title Insurance, Escrow and Closing, 1031 Exchange and Construction Disbursing services.

Our Lake team is made up of local professionals with extensive experience while contributing to the local community. We are so proud of where we work & play and strive to improve it every day!

The Integrity team is always open and willing to speak or lend support for educational and training events.

Being true to our namesake is absolutely our mission. Thus we will ensure that your transaction is completed accurately, smoothly and perhaps most importantly, honestly.

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BEST ARCHITECT 1st Thomas Construction 2nd Donald Campbell Design Build BEST HOME BUILDER 1st Otto Construction 2nd Cloke Custom Homes

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Best Roofing Company Elite Roofing & Siding

BEST BUILDING CENTER/ HARDWARE STORE 1st Menard's 2nd High Brothers Lumber BEST CARPET & FLOORING 1st Dugan's Paint & Flooring Center 2nd Eldon Furniture BEST CONCRETE CONTRACTOR/ SUPPLIER 1st Scott's Concrete 2nd Chris Cunningham Concrete

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Best Landscape Supply Company Doctor's Lawn and Landscape

Bruce Doctor, owner of Doctor’s Lawn and Landscape, has been in business since 1986, and at the Lake since 2004. A fullservice landscape business, they offer landscape design, install and maintenance services. They are also a full garden center and nursery that carries a wide variety of quality plants, trees, landscape materials and home and garden décor “We strive to be the best we can by providing high-quality products, services and an enjoyable customer experience through both our landscape division and at our garden center,” he noted. “Spring inventory is in! We’ve got many exciting new product lines this year, so come by and see us for your trees, plants, metal palm trees, custom pottery, home décor and more. We carry a variety of items you won’t find anywhere else at the Lake.”

BEST CUSTOM WOODWORKING 1st Ozark Mountain Woodworks 2nd Cloke Custom Homes BEST DRYWALL CONTRACTOR 1st Mark Barklage Drywall 2nd Marsh Paint & Drywall BEST ELECTRICIAN 1st Catalyst Electric 2nd Bennett Electric BEST HEATING & COOLING COMPANY 1st DeGraffenreid Heating & Cooling 2nd Wall's HVAC Service BEST HOME SECURITY 1st Fort Knox Alarm & Security 2nd LO Volt Electonics

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BEST PEST CONTROL 1st Best Pest Control 2nd A B Pest Control & Insulation

Kurtis and Kate Quinton have owned and operated Fort Knox Alarm and Security since 2019. In just 2.5 years, they have earned the Lake’s trust in both their products and services.

One reason for the Quinton’s award is that phones at Fort Knox are always on and answered 24/7. The Fort Knox goal is to respond quickly and troubleshoot for clients. In fact, excellent service is the Quinton’s primary goal because prompt, quality service means customers will return as their needs for equipment change.

Fort Knox provides security equipment, installation, and service for CCTV cameras, home and business intrusion systems, residential fire alarm systems, boat lift and RV alert systems, and monitoring. There is a security camera for every situation, even chicken coops. If clients need to focus on faces, read license plates, or identify animals invading properties, there’s a camera equipped with video analytics filters to meet those needs. Equally important is a line of products secure against hacking, a feature that sets Fort Knox above the rest.

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BEST ROOFING COMPANY 1st Elite Roofing & Siding 2nd Above & Beyond Roofing BEST SURVEYOR 1st Miller Surveying & Engineering 2nd Shoreline Surveying & Engineering

Best Title Company/Escrow Agent Integrity Title Solutions

Bruce and Heather Bartlett opened Integrity Title Solutions in 1999 offering a number of services including Title Insurance on real estate, preparation of Property Reports, facilitation of 1031 Exchanges and Construction Disbursing.

Andrea Christiansen, the Regional Manager for the Lake of the Ozarks area, explained why she feels they were awarded this honor.

“We strive to provide the best customer service and the smoothest closing experience possible for every closing, no matter how big or small,” Andrea said.

They are extremely proud of their staff, many of whom have been with them for over 15 years. “We are a big family that truly enjoys assisting our customers on the purchase of their new home,” she said.

BEST TITLE COMPANY/ ESCROW AGENT 1st Integrity Title Solutions 2nd Arrowhead Title BEST WINDOW TREATMENTS 1st Budget Blinds of the Ozarks 2nd Eldon Furniture

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“Thank you for the recognition as one of the BEST for Custom Woodworking & Custom Home Builder at the Lake!”

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Thank You For Voting Ashley CArpet Best Carpet Cleaner At The Lake 6 Years In A Row! SERVICES OFFERED...

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“We have used Ashley carpet cleaning every year since we moved to the lake. We highly recommend him. He is very efficient and does a great job. Everything is moved and cleaned with protectors inserted under the furniture. I’m really not sure how he does this by himself! Very nice guy!” – Barbara Mayberry “I have used Ashley Carpet many times in my personal home, as well as, referring them to clients. As a real estate agent, it is wonderful to have a professional who is reliable and does a great job.” – Rhonda Lettow

Bonded & Insured. Serving the Lake of the Ozarks area.

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Best CONCRETE CONTRACTOR/ SUPPLIER Scott's Concrete

Best WINDOW TREATEMENTS Budget Blinds of the Ozarks

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Fire & Smoke Damage Cleaning Our franchise professionals will pretest determining what type of fire has taken place. Knowing the type of smoke and soot is vital to proper restoration.

Mold Testing & Remediation Our franchise processionals are able to submit test samples and determine the proper course of action to control and remediate mold contaminants while protecting the health and safety of the rest of the facility.

Disinfecting & Biohazard Cleanup Our franchise professionals are trained by RSA to safely and effectively clean biohazardous substances and prepare waste for proper disposal according to OSHA, EPA, state, and local health regulations.

Document Drying & Restoration We offer freeze drying dehumidification services that can be brought to a location, or for larger amounts of drying capacity, items are shipped to an offsite location for freeze drying services.

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TEAM GREIN KNOWS

REAL ESTATE For two generations the Grein’s have been in the Real Estate Industry here at the Lake. Put your trust in the knowledge and expertise of The Grein Team.

If you are thinking of buying, selling, or building, contact us. We will make finding your new dream home or building lot a great experience.

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BEST ACCOUNTANT 1st Eldon Becker, Evers and Company 2nd Kayla Parey, Every Penny Counts

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BEST ATTORNEY 1st Cody Edwards, Deputy & Mizell 2nd Mark Webb, Law Office of Mark Webb BEST BANK 1st Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks 2nd OakStar Bank BEST CARPET CLEANER 1st Ashley Carpet Cleaning 2nd Clearwater Carpet Cleaning

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Family Force Martial Arts (ATA Martial Arts)

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BEST DANCE SCHOOL 1st Relevé Dance Academy 2nd La Roca Club BEST ESTHETICIAN 1st Lindsey Eveler, Serenity Medical Spa 2nd Carlie Fisher, Lux Spa & Beauty

Cody Edwards

Having practiced law for 11 years, Edwards has handled a variety of cases but focuses mainly on criminal defense and personal injury cases. He believes there is really no secret to success, but knows it takes plenty of hard work and determination.

“People expect and want certain things from an attorney,” he says. “I have developed a reputation with my clients and my clients know that I will communicate, work diligently on their case and be honest about what to expect from their case. If you are willing to work hard and advocate for your clients, then the word spreads to others who may need help with a matter. In the practice of law, it is amazing to see the variety of cases you come across. No case is ever the same.”

Cody Edwards law practice, Deputy & Mizell, L.L.C, is located in Camdenton.

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Best Cleaning Contractors All Pro Cleaning Owners Tonya Craig and her fiancé Tim Roark have been providing the Lake area with top quality cleans since 2019. “We provide the Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding areas with quality cleans at affordable pricing," Tonya said. “We are experts in residential cleans, vacation rental cleans, new construction and commercial cleans.”

Going the extra mile for their clients, Tonya said, is why she believes they were voted best of the Lake. The couple are always growing and training their staff. Knowing their employees are the backbone of their business, they are always looking for team building opportunities.

“There’s so much importance in knowing the surfaces you are working with and the appropriate cleaners to use,” Tonya explained. “We have a phenomenal staff that isn’t afraid to get the job done.”

Proud members of the AHCA (American House Cleaners Association), they are firm believers that everyone deserves a clean home. They provide Servant Heart cleans for either a deeply discounted price or usually free of charge. These cleans are given to those facing medical issues, veterans that need some assistance, and to community members that just go above and beyond for the community and need an extra hand.

To assist with vacation rentals, they offer stock packages, linen and towel packages, and more. The largest home they currently service is 17,000 square feet.

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER 1st Clayton Bentzen, Central Investment Advisors 2nd Dylan Carver, Edward Jones BEST HAIR SALON 1st Natalie Kay Salon 2nd Hair Art Studio BEST HAIR STYLIST 1st Natalie Hanson, Natalie Kay Salon 2nd Jenni Thompson, Hair Art Studio BEST INSURANCE AGENT 1st Tiffany Maasen, Maasen Insurance Services 2nd Lindsey Glenn, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER 1st Amanda DeWit, 11 North Custom Services 2nd Sally Burton, Missouri Furniture

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Natalie Kay Salon Natalie Hanson has been doing hair for the past 17 years and specializes in hair extensions, color services and keratin complex treatments. The salon has been open for four years offering hair services, facial waxing, eyelash extensions and UV and UV free tanning.

“We really enjoy working with the public and meeting all of their beauty needs,” Hanson said.

“We work hard to expand our knowledge and add services to suit every client. We love what we do so it’s never work.”

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BEST MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL 1st Family Force Martial Arts (ATA Martial Arts) 2nd Gracie Humaita - Lake of the Ozarks BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST 1st Courtney Milligan, Wildflower Wellness Spa 2nd Yolanda Kehr, YoFit BEST MORTGAGE BROKER 1st Michael Lasson, First State Bank Mortgage 2nd Beth Sullivan, Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks BEST NAIL TECHNICIAN 1st Michael, Linda Nails 2nd Whiskey, W Nails BEST NURSING HOME 1st StoneBridge Senior Living Lake Ozark 2nd Osage Beach Health Care Center

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Best Real Estate AgenT She’s not just selling real estate. It’s about showcasing the community and sharing a love for living the “lake life” to the fullest.

Nikki Sorenson joined EXP/Swift & Co. Realty in 2020 and has been smashing real estate goals ever since.

“I definitely do not fit the normal realtor stereotype, nor do I ever want to. I feel that anyone who meets me (on or off the water) can tell I'm genuine and that instantly makes people comfortable and puts them at ease,” she said. “My reputation is everything, so if someone doesn't feel I have their best interest at heart, then we both lose.”

After the pandemic hit, there has been a spotlight on Lake of the Ozarks and the real estate market has been booming ever since.

“This has been a definite blessing for us as realtors,” Nikki said. “Now the prime waterfront inventory that people crave is at an all-time low. So we find ourselves with a multitude of buyers fighting to get in, when most people would rather not leave the Lake or list their property.”

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER 1st Brad Glidewell 2nd Briana Henry BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY 1st Keys to the Lake 2nd PMG - Professional Management Group

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BEST SENIOR LIVING 1st Arrowhead Senior Living 2nd Rock Island Village Assisted Living

Best Insurance Agent Tiffany Maasen, Maasen Insurance Services

BEST SIGNS & BANNERS 1st Pro DeZigns 2nd Instant Signs & Banners BEST SPA 1st Serenity Medical Spa 2nd Spa Shiki BEST TANNING SALON 1st Natalie Kay Salon 2nd Tie: Aria Beach Spa & Desert Tan

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Tiffany Maasen has been owner/broker of her insurance agency, Maasen Insurance Services, at the Lake since 2017. She offers insurance solutions for home, auto, business and boats.

“We are powered by Weiss Insurance which gives us access to hundreds of carriers and programs to fit almost any situation!” she explained. “I genuinely care about my clients and because we are an independent agency/broker we work for the client, not the company.”

Maasen is passionate about this community and is a long-time member of Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary. She is in her 12th year of working with the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout organizing Wishing on a Ride giving kids from MakeA-Wish rides in a performance boat along with chairing many events of the Shootout helping to raise millions of dollars for local charities.

BEST TATTOO ARTIST 1st Leo Wilson, Leo's Sweet Ink Tattoo 2nd Jered Yarber, Bad Donkey BEST VETERINARY HOSPITAL 1st Osage Animal Hospital 2nd Lake Pet Hospital

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Our caring staff members go above and beyond to make each guest feel at home while also providing quality care.

Call 573-375-9008 to schedule your tour today.

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best of the lake Q&A 1. How are the winners chosen?

Serenity Medical Spa

Using innovative treatments and the best products on the market, Serenity Medical Spa in Lake Ozark has been improving clients' skin care health and giving them the results they want.

Owner and licensed esthetician Lindsey Eveler is committed to giving her clients the best professional service and attention to detail.

Eveler was also named Best Esthetician in this year’s survey.

The spa offers a variety of massage, eyelash extensions, manicures, pedicures, facials including the popular HydraFacial, physician services and cosmetic injectables, Micro-needling, Micropeels and other treatments clinically proven to restore a youthful appearance.

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2. How does the process work?

At the end of January every year, the nomination process opens.

Readers fill in the businesses they want to recognize in each category on the online survey. There are about 130 categories within the survey. During the nomination process readers are asked to come back daily to nominate. The top 5 businesses that get the most nominations in each category will advance to the final round. Those businesses will be listed on the survey in the final round. The top two vote-getters within each category in the final round will be recognized.

3. I’d like to add a category/question.

Every year we get a lot of suggestions to add categories. We consider each one, although we cannot include them all. We always welcome feedback. Please email us if you have any suggestions for 2023 or questions about the process: charis.lakesun@gmail.com.

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By the readers! You are allowed to vote once a day. The survey winners are not determined by staff. We want you to decide who deserves to be called Best of the Lake. There were nearly 200,000 votes cast in this years final round of voting.

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That was the case for Chesterfield resident Sharon Schloss. For years Sharon would visit Lake of the Ozarks frequently with her family and dreamed of owning her own place. During COVID she began looking around and found a property off of Horseshoe Bend but it needed work. Luck would have it that her realtor knew just the right people and Sharon reached out to Jeff and Amanda DeWit at 11 North Custom Services.

“Everything needed to be ripped out and changed,” Sharon said. “Jeff came in and he had all of these ideas."

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Trust was a big factor in hiring the right company for the job, Sharon said. Working as a CPA at a firm in Clayton, Sharon had to trust whoever she hired to keep the project moving forward without much supervision.

“I never in my wildest imagination thought that they could take what it was before and make it so beautiful and comfortable,” she said. “I expected it to be nice but they made it happen. They were easy to work with.”

Jeff met with Sharon to establish the scope of the project.

The house was in rough shape and needed a complete overhaul. From there, Amanda and Sharon met to establish the look.

“We kept in mind how she would be using the home and her hopes for it once completed,” Amanda said. “It really was a diamond in the rough. With careful planning and lots of work, Sharon's Lake retreat turned into a truly special place.”

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The house is small but mighty. It has 1,350 square feet that is now all usable living space. Originally it was two bedrooms but now has four. Sharon says when she was looking for a Lake home, she didn’t want anything big, but big enough.

The challenge was taking the existing space and making it everything Sharon wanted it to be, Amanda said. Older Lake homes come with many surprises during construction so wiring, plumbing and framework had to be redone.

The Lake-facing side of the house was rotted and needed to be replaced which meant bringing in house jacks to secure the roofline. Old triangle windows were replaced with modern transoms and a 12-foot slider door takes advantage of the Lake view.

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Decor is comfortable and relaxed with cushy seating, layered textiles, and interesting pieces, all while keeping it clean and airy. A mix of high and low-end pieces come from stores such as Crate and Barrel, Marshalls/Homegoods in Osage Beach, and even some accessories from Bear Market and Off the Hook.

“I love searching for one-of-a-kind items that add something special to a home,” Amanda said. A couple of sentimental pieces that were important to Sharon, like this credenza located to the left of the fireplace, was incorporated into the design.

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For the fireplace, Amanda wanted to add a unique focal point. Jeff used a board and batten treatment on the top, added a stacked stone with colors that coordinate with the kitchen, and finished it with a douglas fir mantle.

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The house was lightened up by using Sherwin Williams Snowbound, a versatile, creamy white paint, all over. The overall color scheme included light chalky blues, including a kitchen island in Sherwin Williams Stardew, natural wood tones, and pops of navy and peach.

The flooring was kept light but added warmth and interest. A Shaw Luxury Vinyl Plank provided the look and durability needed for a lakefront home.

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The bathrooms both have a coastal feel, but have their own personality with fun vanities, lighting and tile selections.

This space (right) was originally a closet for the master bedroom. After some reconfiguration it was turned into another functional bedroom.

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The home has 100 feet of lakefront, a large dock and plenty of desk space for outdoor living during the summer. It has a fantastic view of the four mile marker.

A new screen enclosure on the patio was made on the lower level. Just behind the door is an area that served as a storage space but was turned into a bunkroom. Everybody likes how private and quiet it is. (seen in middle photo, at right, on page 89)

HOME RESOURCE LIST General Contractor: Jeff DeWit, 11 North Lumber: High Brothers Plumbing: CM Plumbing Electric: Mac's Electric Drywall: 11 North Heating & Cooling: Comfort Care Windows: High Brothers Insulation: 11 North Doors: High Brothers Interior Decorator: Amanda DeWit, 11 North Flooring: Richardson's Carpet in Lebanon Lighting: Lowe's Shower Door: Lowe's Counter Tops: Mid Missouri Surfaces Cabinets (kitchen and bath): Kitchen was High Brothers, vanities are from Lowe's Appliances: Lowe's Window Treatments: Blinds.com Painting /Finish work: 11 North Exterior Finish/Siding: Materials from High Brothers, paint and installation by 11 North Roofing: 11 North Decking: High Brothers Dock: Rich's Dock Company Painters: 11 North

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Jeff grew up with construction experience and always enjoyed fabrication and woodworking. He established 11 North in 2016 when he started managing construction projects, including new builds and remodeling.

The husband and wife team at 11 North specializes in whole-home remodels as well as providing full-service design.

Amanda, who worked in the private sector as a graphic designer joined the company full time in 2021.

“I threw myself into learning all I could about materials, finishes, flooring, fabrics and so much more,” Amanda said. “That happened because we quickly realized our customers needed help selecting materials that would not only update their space, but look great together while still coordinating with the rest of their home.”

Amanda’s mom is an interior painter and operated a bed and breakfast in her home growing up.

“I grew up going to job sites and keeping guest rooms beautiful,” she said. “Having the opportunity to build a business with my husband where our skills complement each other so perfectly has been so rewarding.”

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or 22 years, Kevin McRoberts, FACHE, has had a singular focus: Grow Lake Regional Health System.

Now Lake Regional’s CEO, McRoberts shares the reason he has dedicated his career to local health care.

“My goal to help the health system grow comes from my desire to meet the needs of the community,” he says. “We all have loved ones and neighbors who in the past would have to leave the community to seek care elsewhere. And, we all know people who vacationed here and retired here, but when they began having health concerns, they returned to the metro area. I’ve been determined to give them a better option.

“What you see at Lake Regional today — including our heart program and our cancer program — we have built to meet people’s needs so they will call this community home,” McRoberts says.

In the following Q&A, McRoberts shares more about what inspires his vision for Lake Regional.

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WHAT OPPORTUNITIES HAVE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT LAKE REGIONAL’S FUTURE?

We continue to grow and expand, and more people in our service area are choosing Lake Regional.

Lake Regional began as a hospital, but today, we are a full health system with clinics and services spread across five counties. For most of our history, our service area was Camden, Miller and Morgan counties. Our expansion into Lebanon has resulted in demand from patients in Laclede and Pulaski counties, effectively doubling the population we’re serving from around 100,000 people to around 200,000 people.

Our expansion into these counties is necessary to support the programs and specialties that we want to provide our community. Take our heart program, for example. Before expanding, we couldn’t support two cardiovascularthoracic surgeons. Now we can. That second surgeon adds stability to our heart program, and a strong heart program is a must for many people who would like to call our community home.

THE SAME MONTH YOU BECAME CEO, THE WORLD WAS MARKING TWO YEARS OF THE COVID PANDEMIC. HOW HAVE THE LAST TWO YEARS CHANGED LAKE REGIONAL?

Words cannot express the pride I have for what we’ve accomplished together. It’s been a hard two years, but this team has risen to the challenge

and lived our core values of Commit to Each Other, Encourage Excellence and Care More than Expected. As a result, we’ve changed what’s possible for Lake Regional and our community.

Throughout the pandemic, other health care providers from across the state looked to us, at how efficiently we were meeting needs and getting things done. From protecting our employees to testing our community to vaccinating our community — nobody did it better. That success brought us attention and accolades, and that reputation has helped us recruit and attract top talent. It’s exciting to see the caliber of caregivers and leaders joining us. People want to be part of a winning team.

"I want people to know this is their health system.

Our employees are your friends, neighbors and family members."

— KEVIN MCROBERTS

cancer care. We are building a facility to house our full cardiac team, as well as all of the technology needed to provide exceptional heart care. We also are expanding our Cancer Center to care for more patients. We’re looking ahead, and we are committed to meeting the needs of our community for decades to come.

LAKE REGIONAL HAS INVITED THE COMMUNITY TO BE A PART OF ITS SUCCESS, TOO, THROUGH SUPPORTING ITS COMMITMENT TO CARING INITIATIVE. WHAT DO YOU WANT READERS TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR ROLE IN ADVANCING LOCAL HEALTH CARE?

LAKE REGIONAL USES THE SLOGAN, “OUR COMMITMENT RUNS DEEP.” WHAT DOES THIS PHRASE MEAN TO YOU?

It’s the work, the calling, the commitment that is on display throughout the health system every day. It’s inspiring to see our team members caring for our patients and for each other. I am proud and humbled to be leading such a remarkable team.

I want people to know this is their health system. Our employees are your friends, neighbors and family members.

And, we believe our patients deserve the best. That conviction drives us to continue to build and to strengthen our team and facilities for our community.

Our philanthropic initiative, Commitment to Caring, will transform health care delivery in two vitally important services — heart care and

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

Our team is committed to you!

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Show Must Go On

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Story by CHARIS PATIRES | Photography by GEORGE DENNY

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OZARKS AMPHITHEATER BRINGING LIVE MUSIC TO THE L AKE AREA

UPCOMING SHOWS May 7 Breaking Benjamin May 11 REO Speedwagon & Styx with George Thorogood and the Destroyers May 18 The Smashing Pumpkins May 27 Tracy Lawrence and Clay Walker May 29 Cody Jinks

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ringing major artists to the Lake area does not come easy.

Just ask Tom Abbett and Mary Kay von Brendel, just part of the team behind Ozarks Amphitheater, a 10,256 seat outdoor amphitheater located in Camdenton.

By the time musicians take to the 5,000-square-foot stage, months of planning have taken place to make sure each show goes off without a hitch.

All that hard work has paid off. This season the venue is hosting its busiest season yet.

Ozarks Amphitheater had a rough start for many years after it was built in 1993. It sat vacant for at least five years. Twice owners tried to get the venue up and running but failed. It fell under a state of disrepair until an investor from Colorado decided to revamp it.

Bill Carle had experience as a concessionaire at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, along with his business partner Robert Mein who understood the food and beverage side of the business. Carle purchased Ozarks Amphitheater in 2013, renovated it in 2014, opened in 2015, and has been hosting world-class entertainment ever since.

According to Abbett, Director of Business Development at Ozarks Amphitheater, the Alabama concert in 2018 put Lake of the Ozarks on the map both locally and in Nashville as a viable venue. Big-name artists took note and started booking performances at the Lake. Kane Brown, Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown have been extremely popular for fans at the Lake. Classic rock shows last year included ZZ-Top, REO Speedwagon, Styx and Three Dog Night. Charlie Daniels has played several times as well as Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry and Blues Traveler.

The number of shows and events hosted each year varies. In 2022, show organizers anticipate at least 24 shows, up from 17 in 2021.

BEHIND THE SCENES Both Abbett and von Brendel, who is the Director of Operations at Ozarks Amphitheater, work to bring bigger names to the venue each year. They collaborate on booking acts, along with co-promoter Mammoth Presents from Kansas City. That partnership started in 2018 with Alabama and has flourished ever since, von Brendel said.

June 3 Willie Nelson & Family June 4 Jackson Browne June 10 Whiskey Myers June 24 Brothers Osborne July 6 Marie Osmond with the Missouri Symphony (a Fundraiser for the Lake Arts Council) July 9 Ozark Mountain Daredevils July 31 Get the Led Out (a Fundraiser for Lake Regional Cancer Center) Aug. 20 The Black Crowes

MORE INFO Tickets and info: www.Ozarksamp.com

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“My goal is for Ozarks Amphitheater to rival Red Rocks as a ‘destination’ and a ‘must-play’ venue for the larger touring acts,” von Brendel said. “We are now in Phase 2 of the business plan working toward expanding parking, capacity, infrastructure and being able to accommodate the larger acts that are on our bucket list.” von Brendel has a background in music, having worked with JazzTrax Music Festivals on Catalina Island and Big Bear, Calif. for several years and being an artist manager for national touring Jazz musicians prior to moving to the Lake area. She tracked down Carle to request the opportunity to bring the Amphitheater back to life after inviting

herself on stage where she sang the National Anthem and was overwhelmed by the amazing acoustics of the venue.

“Mary Kay’s drive, creativity and commitment to the community is one of the reasons the venue has gotten to where it is today,” Abbett said.

Abbett was in real estate at the Lake before being recruited to work backstage security. As he got more involved in the business, he became stage manager and started booking talent in 2017.

“I have a mind for business and a body for manual labor..and it takes both of those to make the venue work,” Abbett jokes.

Abbett is involved in the Lake Race, Shootout on the Strip, the Guinness

World Record attempt Boat Parade and many other community-centered events that help promote the area in general.

They strive to be ambassadors of the Lake of the Ozarks, making sure that not only do shows run smoothly but that Ozarks Amphitheater has an economic and social impact in the area.

The venue has hosted special events including the Dogwood Festival, the Can Am Games Opening Ceremonies, Kelly Miller Circus and its annual events Pumpkin Chunkin’ Palooza and Crossover Music Festival.

“We really would like to thank the community for supporting us and having a real interest in its success and growth,” von Brendel said. “Without the community’s support we would not have been able to grow to where we have, and we look forward to many more years of live entertainment at Lake of the Ozarks.”

TE D H ARI S

CURTAIN CALL On the day of the show, production trucks come in from their previous night’s show around 6 a.m. The tour buses arrive shortly thereafter for breakfast and setup. Lunch is followed by soundcheck and getting ready for the gates to open to the public at 6 p.m. The first act takes the stage at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. is the support act and the headliner performs at 9:30 p.m. (schedule subject

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to change). The show ends about 11 p.m. with buses rolling out about 1 a.m. after tearing down and loading up equipment for the next gig.

About 150 people are employed for each show from increased security to emergency services and other crew. The season runs from April to October.

Amphitheater capacity is 10,256 dedicated seats with 2,556 in the lower bowl and 7,700 in the upper seating area, plus 2,000-3,000 on the lawn.

The venue sells shows to 6,300 seats and sells every other row in the upper section due to limited parking. They are working to expand parking from 2,000 to 2,500 cars in order to go up to 7,500 capacity in 2023. There are premium seating options on the Party Deck and a Quirk Premium Tent that has fourtop tables, pit access, dedicated wait staff and bar, and premium parking.

Concessions offers a full line of beverages, wines, mixed drinks and a full menu.

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LAKE LIFE

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UNIQUE, HANDCRAFTED ITEMS HELP OVERSEAS MISSION Story by CHARIS PATIRES

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The organization provides help with education, healthcare and community projects at 12 mission sites in southwest Haiti. Haitian Episcopal Learning Programs started in the 1970s by a group from the Kansas City area.

At first, Kathy started bringing the metal art home in her suitcase after returning home from a mission trip.

“Due to Covid-19 I now order using e-mail to communicate directly with the artists,” Kathy said. “Over the years I have gotten to know the artists. They send me messages every day just to see how I am. They are mainly young, with young families of their own. This IS their income. Their only income.

The artists take pride in their work. It is what they know how to do and do well.”

A BACKGROUND IN ART

Kathy was born in St. Louis where she taught elementary education.

“In one of my master’s classes I had the privilege to hear the Director of the Harlem School of the Arts speak about how important it is to have a ‘passionate pursuit’ for what you teach. I couldn’t agree more. It is what made it exciting for me, as well as for my students,” she said.

Dave worked in transportation in Knoxville, Tenn. and later served as general manager of shortline railroads.

Having visited Lake of the Ozarks all her life, and more frequently when her parents built a home in Rocky Mount in 1976, the couple decided to retire at the Lake in 2016.

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s a retired teacher, Kathy Peironnet understands the importance of education.

For the last 14 years, Kathy and her husband Dave have been actively working in Camp Perrin, Haiti where they’ve helped build a church, rectory and opened a school using donations from private citizens, as well as money earned from the sale of handcrafted, hammered metal decor made in the village of Noailles, Haiti. Artisans in the village take old, discarded oil drums, burn them out, flatten them, and cut intricate designs using hand tools.

Through her business KAT Tracks, Kathy sells these pieces and adds her own creations of jewelry, dyed fabrics, pillowcases, bottle lights and paintings.

All proceeds go to the mission in Haiti.

These bracelets contain paper beads made by four women who live in Southweast Haiti. The beads are created using cereal and cracker boxes, scrapbooking paper, and colorful magazine pages.

studio and in galleries and museums, Kathy said. “I started making jewelry to match my clothes and also represent what I was teaching that day. The next thing you know I had people asking me to make them some. In 1996 I started selling at the Sunday Art Market in City Market in Kansas City.”

Today Kathy makes beaded jewelry (primarily earrings), hand-dyed fabrics including cotton table and kitchen linens, silk scarves, and clothing. Everything she creates is unique. She paints with watercolors, acrylics and pastels on canvas/paper or unusual objects such as guitars and violins.

“I have always been a lifelong learner,” she said. “If I saw an offering that interested me, I would enroll in it.

Before retiring from teaching, I attended classes in pottery, painting, drawing, sewing, and shibori (Japanese fabric dying). I also became a snow ski instructor and a scuba diver.”

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ON A MISSION

In 2007, Kathy and Dave’s church in Kansas City hosted an informational meeting about a mission in Haiti. The following year they traveled there on a medical mission and assisted physicians with various tasks.

“Some days I taught art to the children while they waited for their turn at the clinic. To say the Haitians stole my heart would be the truth,” she said.

“The smiles on childrens’ faces tell you how happy they are to be in school.

Kathy also sells her own handmade jewelry, dyed fabrics, and other items. The money she makes goes to help provide education, healthcare and fund community projects in Camp Perrin, Haiti.

Rocky Mount resident Kathy Peironnet sells metal artwork and other items made

by Haitian residents at Lake area farmers markets and craft shows. The sale of these items provide income to the artisans who live in a country with 80 percent unemployment.

They wear uniforms, which may be their very best set of clothes. The adults are gracious and love to hear you practice your Haitian Creole, as they practice their English on you. If you visit a home, it is an extreme honor for them.”

In Haiti, there is 80 percent unemployment and there are no government agencies to offer assistance like there are in the United States. The hammered metal art that Kathy brings to local shows is made in the Village of Noailles, outside of Croix des Bouquets near Port-au-Prince where discarded metal oil drums are plentiful. They are cleaned and flattened to be used to create décor, yard art, or table pieces. The artists draw their designs often with chalk, cutting intricate patterns using nothing more than handtools, chisels and hammers. Detail is added with specialized

metal awls.

This art form is often passed down for generations by fathers or uncles, although there are a few female metal artists emerging.

Thanks to her efforts, the St. Mathias Episcopal Church and School in Camp Perrin, Haiti was able to hire five teachers, a groundskeeper, an interpreter, and two cooks. Children are being fed lunch which is essential to learning.

More Info Kathy will have a booth set up at the Camdenton Farmers Market on the Square Saturdays from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. starting May 21. kattracks6204@yahoo.com Lake Lifestyles Magazine

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FA SH I O N

BEST BOUTIQUE | SPLIT ARROW BOUTIQUE

Hot Looks

FOR A NIGHT OUT

Compiled by CHARIS PATIRES Photography by ALAN WOHLGEMUT

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hen Krysten Smith opened Split Arrow Boutique on the Bagnell Dam Strip in 2016 she really wanted to start a business she could pass down to her daughter. What transpired is a place where women feel comfortable walking through the doors and can get help finding something trendy.

Now 10-years old Krystin’s daughter loves fashion and could very well follow in her mother’s footsteps. In the mean time, full-timers and visitors can shop for a wide variety of looks. Fringe, outfits with sequence and bling, trousers, and high-waisted jeans with flair or bellbottoms are back in style.

The wester/boho fad has been popular for a while now but also flying off the shelves are nightlife fashions that people can wear on a trip to Nashville or Las Vegas. Corral boots and Blenders eyewear are also a customer favorite at the store.

New this year is a line of men’s apparel, accessories and bath products. The store carries merchandise from a military-owned company that gives back 5 percent of proceeds to help military charities.

About the store

SPLIT ARROW BOUTIQUE

WHERE: 1206 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark HOURS: Open 7 days a week, check Facebook for

seasonal hours

Kaitlin Murphy is a bartender.

WHAT SHE’S WEARING: KanKan jeans, $61; sequence top, $56; silver leather earrings, $41; leather purse, $141

Jamie McKinney is a welder/sheet metal worker for Hullet Metal.

WHAT SHE’S WEARING: Red suede fringe tank top, $48; KanKan jeans, $58; black jacket, $96; Charlie 1 Horse hat, $185; and up-cycled Louis Vuitton leather and cowhide purse, $599

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Jeanette Russell is a real estate broker with Russell Boyt Real Estate Group.

WHAT SHE’S WEARING: Black long-sleeved bodysuit, $46; KanKan shorts, $58; Charlie 1 Horse hat, $86; cowhide belt, $109; red and black Corral boots, $265

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Black party dress, $64

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Below: Babydoll dress, $48; Charlie 1 Horse hat, $300; Corral boots, $349; American Darling bag, $180; bracelets, $22/ea.

Right: Lace romper, $66; Charlie 1 Horse hat: $189; wooden earrings, $41; American Darling clutch, $198

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DINING PROFILE

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One Delicious PLATE AT A TIME Story by CONNYE GRIFFIN | Photography by AL GRIFFIN

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oods that feed the eye and satisfy the palate are what diners expect from fine dining. After ordering, there’s time for conversation before those plates of food arrive, and quite often, people linger after their last bite. All of that and more is what Wok-NRoll delivers, one delicious plate at a time.

In 2007, when owner and chef Nok Knernschield opened Wok-N-Roll, it was almost a one-woman show. Nok greeted customers, took orders, cooked and served food, then cleaned everything in a tiny space on Bagnell Dam Boulevard. In the intervening 15 years, the restaurant has grown to offer more seating under soft lights glowing against vibrant walls.

The kitchen is much larger for better workflow, but Nok still greets newcomers and long-time customers, tosses fresh ingredients into seasoned woks, and monitors the flames as she brings Pad Thai and spicy curries to life.

Nok began learning about flavor and kitchens in the family home in Thailand so cooking was a natural career path when she grew old enough to help support her siblings. Working in restaurants,

Nok expanded her palate and skills.

She learned about Korean and Indian flavorings, and she liked them all. That’s why Wok-N-Roll’s daily specials have international flair.

However, Wok-N-Roll consistently offers menu items customers love. One of them is Nok’s Fried Rice, the restaurant’s signature dish and a variation on traditional fried rice. Nok’s is a mountain of golden rice with translucent onion pieces, bright red and green peppers, and a touch of spice under a cilantro garnish. Most important, it is delicious as are Nok’s Thai Dumplings, another tasty appetizer thanks to Nok’s special talents.

Determined to offer good nutrition and complex flavors, Nok blends grains of brown rices for menu items such as Masaman Curry. Customers can still request white rice or a single brown rice grain if they prefer. In fact, customers can make special re-

quests, and if the ingredients are on hand and time is available, Nok will deliver on that request. At all times, customers can choose from vegetarian, GMO-free, and gluten-free options.

Most customers trust Nok’s tastes and choices. They have been supporting her restaurant since it opened, and as Nok says, people know quality in ingredients and flavors.

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Nok gives credit for her success to her Thai family who initiated her training, but that family has expanded to include the greater Lake community in which Nok has great confidence in spite of challenging days behind and ahead. Nok believes in the Lake’s magnetism. Even as some prices rise, she thinks state residents will travel more right here at home and the Lake season will be among the best.

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extended family as is the restaurant staff.

Each one pitches in as needed to paint a vibrant square or stripe on the eye-catching art wall, to wait on customers, or brew another pitcher of fresh, steeped tea.

One essential team member is absent, however. Nok’s dear husband, Dennis, passed in 2020. The grief was almost insurmountable, and her heart still misses the man with whom she shared more than three decades of 24/7 togetherness.

Her daughter, an attorney in Virginia, helps her carry on with daily communications, but the work Nok and Dennis began in 2007 still calls, still demands, and still provides. Wok-N-Roll is that

business, and Nok carries on with his memory held closely in her heart. Diners are the beneficiaries. Wok-N-Roll is a great restaurant for fine dining in a casual atmosphere on the Boulevard.

WOK-N-ROLL

1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark 573-365-2090 Open Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Carry-out available

L A K E O F T H E OZ A R K S

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

Lake Ozark; 365-6989 5 Diner (The) 25718 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 372-8146 Applebee’s 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com Bee’s Knees 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525 Bend Bourbon Bar (The) 1622 Horseshoe Bend Lake Ozark; 693-1553 Blondie’s Beach Grill 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1255 blondieslakeozark.com Bonnies Cafe 4196 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2468 bonnie-cafe.edan.io Buffalo Wild Wings 200 Kestrel Ln. Lake Ozark; 693-1060 buffalowildwings.com Chili’s Grill & Bar 3820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1116 chilis.com

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Chuckwagon Cafe 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com Eagle View Sports Bar & Grille at Osage National 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com

Fire Station Bar & Grill 146 Illinois St. Camdenton; 873-2222 firestationbargrill.com

Outback Steakhouse 3930 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-4670 outback.com

First Watch 4325 Osage Beach Pkwy. N Osage Beach; 258-4971 firstwatch.com/locations/ lake-of-the-ozarks/

Panera Bread 4840 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0024 panerabread.com

Golden Corral 3734 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-9156 goldencorral.com Greenside Bar & Grill at Lake Valley Country Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr. Camdenton; 346-7213 lakevalleygolf.com J.D. Waddles at the Inn at Grand Glaize 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy.

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

Lake Ozark; 365-9911 jjtwigs.com Jones Outpost 6409 Hwy. 7 Montreal; 346-9866 Just A Little Diner 53 South Business Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 873-2243 Lake Time Cafe 107 Hwy. O Laurie; 207-2429

Phat Sal’s West 401 N. Main Street Laurie; 207-2655 phatsalsloto.com Pioneer Restaurant 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886 RJ’s Family Restaurant 275 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6133 Rock Bar & Grill (The) at Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023, ext. 15 indianrockgolfclub.com Roxie’s Roadhouse 1289 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9960 Royal Catch Bar & Grill at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com

Taboo Ice Cream and Deli 200 N. Main Laurie; 207-5202 Tonka Hills Restaurant 2598 US-54 Linn Creek; 873-2140 Facebook.com/TonkaHillsOzarks T-Rays Uglys Bar 2545 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9974 Tuckers Shuckers Oysters & Tap 1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 365-9769 tuckersshuckers.com Twisted Tony’s 5175 Osage Beach Pkwy Unit C Osage Beach; 693-1013 twistedtonys.com Val’s Country Cookin’ and Sassy Servers 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922 Wahlburgers @ Hy-Vee 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com

TUCKERS SHUCKERS OYSTERS & TAP

The Nauti Pirate 1165 N. Bus. Rte. 5 Camdenton; 317-9565 thenautipirate.org Off the Cliff 66 North Shore Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-1655 offtheclifflakeozark.com

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10-42 Bar and Que 432 Valley Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5141 Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy.

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

Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com Sublime BBQ 217 South Main Street Laurie; 816-589-3967 Sweet Smoke BBQ 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-9466 Wobbly Boots Roadhouse 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2277 wobblybootsbbq.com

BREAKFAST Bear Creek Valley Golf Club 910 MO-42 Osage Beach; 302-1000 Breezes at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 Cozy Café (The) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324 Hook Cafe (The) at Old Kinderhook 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/ hook-cafe On the Rise Bakery & Bistro 5439 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4224 ontherisebakery.com Pancake House 5980 Osage Beach Pkwy.

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Rusty Rooster Cafe (The) 3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1778 rustyroostercafe.com

ROXIE'S ROADHOUSE

Stewart’s Restaurant 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2400 stewartsrestaurants.com 98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900 8779 N. Hwy. 5 Greenview; 873-3000

CAJUN Brick House Cajun Cuisine 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

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

ETHNIC China Town Chinese Restaurant 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962 Touch of Asia 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733 Wok-N-Roll 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com Zen Asian Restaurant 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0088

ITALIAN Domenico’s Italian Restaurant 4737 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-5335 domenicoslakeozark.com Li’L Rizzo’s 2196 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 365-3003 lilrizzos.com 929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 Shell’s Pasta Emporium 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171

MEXICAN El Caporal 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101 Camdenton; 317-1500 elcaporalcamdenton.com El Patron 126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876 La Costenita 1030 State Hwy KK Osage Beach; 552-8674 MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946 mamacitasosagebeach.com Pablito’s Taqueria 5896 Osage Beach Pkwy. #1 Osage Beach; 552-8450 PC Tacos 207 E. 3rd St. Eldon; 557-2206 Sergio's Taqueria 4824 Osage Beach Pkwy. #4 Osage Beach; 302-7337 2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1771 Sunrise Cantina 264 Sunset Hills Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net Taqueria La Tapatia 5838 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1161 Tres Hombres 8779 N. Highway 5 Camdenton; 873-5822

Vera Cruz 309 MO-5 Versailles; 378-5757 Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant 4579 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1231 vistagrandemexicanrestaurant.com

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

Lake Ozark; 365-2669 baxterslakesidegrille.com Bentley’s Restaurant & Pub 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-5301 bentleysrestaurantmo.com The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar 3076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9973 theencoregrill.com HK’s Steakhouse 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 4seasonsresort.com JB Hook’s 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com AL GRIFFIN

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Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE jeffreysatthelake.com Michael’s Steak Chalet 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com The Tavern at Trails End 258 Trails End Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2895 thetavern-trailsend.com Trophy Room in Old Kinderhook 56 Club Place Camdenton; 317-3560 oldkinderhook.com Windrose Marker 26 at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-3131 MargaritavilleResort LakeoftheOzarks.com

PIZZA Andy’s Pizza 108 Cecil St. Camdenton; 346-8300 addyspizza.com

Al’s Chevy’s Pizza & Pub 5151 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0027 lakeozarkpizza.com Alley Cats Pizza & Pub 1263 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5559 Big Ry’s Pizzeria 27574 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5271 Casagrotto Pizza 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com Godfathers Pizza Express at CG's Mini Mart 11947 N Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-4433 PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365 Tony G’s Pizzeria 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600

RESTAURANTS & BARS

Viking Post 306 2097 State Rd. Y Linn Creek; 317-1109

Casablanca 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com

Whiskers 944 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6100

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

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

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

Wicked Willie’s Sports Grill 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com

Foxxy Roxy Sports Bar at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Hero’s Junction 27560 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5850 Lucky’s 1140 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-6550 Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

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

Lake Ozark; 240-2274 martybyrde.com

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

Lake Ozark; 693-1555 Scuttlebutt Bar & Grill 91 East Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4994

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S.N.A.F.U. 1275 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1693 Tirebiters Peanut Pub 4704 Jayhawk St. Osage Beach; 552-8842

Willowes 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197 Woody’s Tavern 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0545

WATERFRONT Backwater Jacks 18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com Bear Bottom Resort 38 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 5-36 Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 bearbottomresort.com Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill 3 MM of the Main Channel 107 Village Marina Rd./W-20 Eldon; 552-9496 Bobber’s Restaurant at Alhonna Resort 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com Boondockz at Lazy Dayz Resort 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.com Bulldog’s Beach House 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.com

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Lake House 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com

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

Landshark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com

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

Larry’s on the Lake 31 MM of the Main Channel 364 Galley Rd. Camdenton; 873-5227 larrysonthelake.com Lazy Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 660-441-0574 lazygators.com

WATERFRONT Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill 34.5 MM of the Main Channel 82 Aloha Ln. Sunrise Beach; 374-5852 captainronsatthelake.com Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 693-1633 docknockers.com Dog Days Bar & Grill 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws Fish & Company (The) 31 MM of the Main Channel 268 Wego Fish Ln. Camdenton; 873-0022 thefishandcompany.com Franky and Louie’s 10 MM of the Main Channel 1028 Deer Valley Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-5750 frankyandlouies.com

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H. Toad’s Bar and Grill at Camden on the Lake 7 MM of the Lake 2359 Bittersweet Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-5500 camdenonthelake.com Halfway Inn 47 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 135-3 (1038 Cup Tree Rd.) Gravois Mills; 374-1919 halfway-inn.com High Tide 21 MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 hightidepool.com JB’s Boathouse Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResort LakeoftheOzarks.com Jolly Roger’s Grub & Grog/Kraken Shack Seafood and Oyster Bar 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com Lake Burger 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-4422 lakeburger.com

Maggie’s on the Lake 8MM Gravois Arm 15251 Fleener Dr. Gravois Mills; 207-3693 Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 nautifishrumbar.com Neon Taco 0MM 1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-6064 Papa Chubby’s Food & Booze 26 MM of the Main Channel 820 Serene Valley Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8000 papachubbys.com Paradise Tropical Restaurant & Bar 24 MM of the Main Channel 430 Tropical Trail Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-4777 paradiseatthelake.com RedHead Lakeside Grill 21MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 redheadyachtclub.com

Tap and Grill Lake Side Brew Haus 6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com The Wet Spot Bar & Grill 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903

WINERIES/BREW Lake of the Ozarks Brewing Company 6192 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1993 lozbrewingco.com Ozark Distillery & Ozark Brewery 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.com Shawnee Bluff Vineyard 8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100 shawneebluffwinery.com Shawnee Bluff Winery 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9935 shawneebluffwinery.com Shortleaf Brewing Co. 311 South Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2081 www.shortleafbeer.com

SPECIALTY Andy’s Frozen Custard 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com

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Brew Brothers Coffee 404 East 4th St. Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net Celebration Cruises 0 MM of the Main Channel 1009 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com Coral Reef Seafood 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net Courthouse Cafe 100 E. Jasper Versailles; 434-3456 Great Stone Coffee 1375 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9273 greatstonecoffee.com Harmy’s Cheese Store & More 6378 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1243 harmys.com

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

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

Icehole 1371 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9594

FAST FOOD Cree Mee Drive-in 801 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-5418

Ozark Shave Ice & Creamery 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark The Plant Base 1036 Stonecrest Circle Osage Beach; 552-8790

Steak & Shake 3920 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0090 steaknshake.com

Culver’s 5785 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0244 culvers.com/restaurants/ osage-beach

Randy’s Frozen Custard 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1423 randysfrozencustard.com

Dairy Queen 619 N. Bus. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 346-5855 dairyqueen.com

Sip Coffee House 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2565

Eldon Drive-In 607 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-3490

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U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) announced that a member of her staff will visit Macks Creek on Friday, April 29, to meet with local residents and assist Missourians experiencing problems with a federal agency.

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BY DAN FIELD The Lake Sun

The Osage Beach Board of Aldermen this week is expected to put the finishing touches on an ordinance that will rezone 34.1-acres of waterfront to allow for a multifaceted housing development.

The board approved first reading of the rezoning request at its April 7 meeting and second reading is on the April 21 agenda.The request is to rezone from A-1 Agriculture and C-1 Commercial to R-1b Single Family and R-3 Multi-Family.

The land is located 1,100 feet west of Case Road on the north side of Sycamore Valley Drive. The R1b permits lots of 6,500 or more with single family dwelling units, and the R-3 zone allows for multifamily facilities with one unit per 2,500 square feet of property.

Applicant is Jim Nugent Harpers Cove Investment Company.

Key partners in the venture plan to subdivide the property into 38 single-family lots (Phase 1) in the R-1b zoned land. Of those, 16 would be lakefront and 22 would

Although the City of Linn Creek would benefit from the development of additional land, forced annexation of a plot in the adjacent unincorporated section of the city was never the plan. In fact, Matt Kostelnik, Economic Development Specialist, said annexation isn’t even the word that applies here.

This potential expansion, Matt said, would be voluntary and would mean some properties would be incorporated into the city limits. “I don’t think this is at the top of the city’s list right now. They’re not going to pressure anyone into incorporating. They just wanted people’s thoughts on this idea.”

Kostenlik is employed by the Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Government, and Camden County is in this jurisdiction. He was hired to write a comprehensive plan for the

City of Linn Creek.

There is a 3,600-acre parcel of land for sale that touches Linn Creek.

If developed, neighboring properties would be incorporated into the city. The positive impact for these properties would be the probability of access to city sewer and water. Kostelnik said that this land basically surrounds the entire city limits. It touches the City of Camdenton along the 54 corridor and extends to Big Surf water park.

“We were just curious as to what residents’ thoughts were if the city were to grow,” he explained. A survey was sent asking them if they would be in favor of the expansion and possible improvements to their utilities. In addition, two public meetings were held to gain feedback from the idea.

The first, held Jan. 16, was largely attended. The majority of those who attended were against the idea. A second meeting, held March 13, had fewer attendees.

The city, Kostelnik explained, was researching future expansion in the event someone wanted to purchase and develop the property that is for sale. Kostelnik said the research looked at the region as a whole. Since Linn Creek almost touches both the cities of Camdenton and Osage Beach, this would be a good opportunity to fill in the gaps.

The land could be used for a number of purposes including housing and commercial development. “When you look at other cities comprehensive plans it’s apparent that Linn Creek would be the prime location for affordable housing for any age,” Kostelnik said. “It’s located right between two larger cities.”

Kostelnik stressed that this expansion was just an idea and the goal was to get the input from those who live in the city. “The city wants people to be happy and they want to establish themselves as a family friendly community,” he said.

CALL US AT 573-346-2132 Dogwood Festival includes parade, carnival and more

The 71st annual Camdenton Dogwood Festival begins today, Wednesday, and wraps up Saturday featuring the annual parade; a food, arts and crafts event; a carnival and more.

Theme this year is Small Town Proud.

Events and festivities have moved back to the Camdenton Middle School District campus.

For complete details, go to http://camdentonchamber.com/dogwoodfestival/

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One of the popular events at Lake Race is the Street Party where fans can meet with race teams.

May 4 & June 1

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5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 624.

The Legion in Sunrise Beach serves their famous chicken wing dinner each month. Cost is $12-four piece dinner; $6-two piece dinner and $2-single wing. Mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables included. Nonsmoking bar and seating available.

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Daily, Bagnell Dam Strip. The 34th annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Car Show will feature up to 1,000 participants showcasing their vehicles in a variety of classes.

Thursday is participant registration at Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

Show hours are Friday 12-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Awards are presented at 1 p.m. Sunday on the main stage. www.magicdragoncarshow.com

All day, lakefront venues. The annual Harbor Hop will be held at more than 40 participating waterfront bars, restaurants and marinas. Draw a card at each stop to make a poker hand. A variety of prizes are awarded. Hands must be turned in by 7 p.m. www.funlake.com/harborhop

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8 a.m., Lake Regional Hospital parking lot. The 13th annual Fun Run/Walk will benefit the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department this year. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. in the parking lot with the run starting at 8 a.m. Cost is $30.

Medals will be awarded in various age groups. Online registration and printable registration forms are available www.lakeregional.com/FunRun, 573348-8222

A trivia night will be held at the Camden County Historical Society at 7 p.m. Cost is $10. www.camdencountymuseum.org

International Offshore Power Boat Racing returns to Lake of the Ozarks for several days of racing. On Thursday a silent auction will be held.

Friday is the Lake Race Street Party and Saturday is race day. The course begins at Neon Taco at Bagnell Dam and circles around near the 4-mile marker. www.lakerace.com

Water Safety Event The Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council will host the 4th annual Water Safety Seminar from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Free admission and free vessel inspections, along with vendors, speakers, and boating safety/life jacket safety information. www.LOZWaterSafetyCouncil.com/ events

May 14

Car Show 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Camden County Museum. Enjoy this free car show all day. Rain date is June 11. Entry fee is $15. www.camdencountymuseum.org, 573-346-7191

June 2-5

Swap Meet 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Jacob’s Cave. Jacob’s Cave Summer Swapping Days will be held. Missouri’s largest swap meet will have antiques, guns, crafts, small animals, and other items for sale spread out over 900 vendor spaces.

Cost is $10/carload to enter. The swap meet is open from daylight to dark. www.jacobscave.com

Casino Benefit 3-6 p.m., Jolly Rogers. The Treasure Island Casino Benefit for Wonderland Camp will be held offering a fun night of games and entertainment. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door and includes an appetizer bar, two drink tickets and $100 in chips to play.

Table sponsorships available. Tickets for those who cannot gamble is $15 and includes food and a non-alcoholic beverage. www.treasureislandcasinobenefit.com May 19, 20 & 22

7 p.m. Thursday & Friday, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sunrise Beach Community Center. The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will present a dessert theater production of “Curtain Up.” Admission is $20 for the play which includes dessert, coffee or tea. Audience members are welcome to BYOB, with doors opening Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m. and the play at 7 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. Sunday with play starting at 2 p.m. Seating will be at dining tables.

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The 34th annual Magic Dagon Street Meet Nationals will be held in May. Up to 1,000 vehicles show up to participate representing all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles.

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An attempt to break record for World’s Largest Boat Parade was held last summer at Lake of the Ozarks. Organizers have changed a few details and are ready to give it another try. Register your boat to participate!

June 3 & 4

June 11

June 18

Dinner Theater

Boat Parade

History Camp

7 p.m., Camden County Museum.

A dinner theater production of “Cemetery Club” will be held. Dinner served at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Reservations suggested.

Cost is $20 per person. www.camdencountymuseum.org, 573-346-7191 ext. 8 June 10

A second attempt to make the Guinness Book of World Records for Largest Boat Parade will be held.

The parade begins at 11 a.m. on the Grand Glaize Arm. Boats must register to participate. For a full list of rules and to register go to the official website. www.funlake.com/events/boatparade

Ladies Luncheon

June 11 & 12

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. A history camp for children ages 9-15 will be offered. The session will cover from the time of the Native Americans to post-Civil War circa 1870. Another session will be held July 16 covering from postwar reconstruction to present day.

Children are asked to bring a sack lunch. Games, crafts, demonstrations and speakers are included in the program. www.camdencountymuseum.org

A Ladies Luncheon will be held at 12 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek. Cost is $10 per person.

The theme for this lunch is “Bonnets and Bingo.” www.camdencountymuseum.org, 573-346-7191

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Midnight Marathon 11:55 p.m., Osage National Golf Course. The LOTO Endurance Midnight Marathon and 6-Hour Endurance Run will be held overnight.

Starting at 11:55 p.m. Saturday racers have six hours to finish a full marathon by completing six loops around the golf course. Breakfast will be served at 6 a.m. Proceeds benefit Wonderland Camp. www.ultrasignup.com/register. aspx?did=91059

June 25

Swap Meet 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. Vendors with a variety of items will be set up. Admission is free.

Lunch available for donation. www.camdencountymuseum.org, 573-346-7191

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CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU ANNUAL DINNER MARCH 30 @ LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS

The annual dinner hosted over 320 attendees to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the CVB and recognize volunteerism and leadership in promoting tourism in the Lake area.

Michael Harmison, Kim Jensen, Rosann Kempker

Bob Schwartz, recipient of the 2022 Partner In Tourism Award Heather and Travis Brown

Dr. Mari Pat Brooks, Ashley Misuraca

Mike and Michelle Koenigsman Representatives of Oak Star Bank

Alicia Farrell, Lynn Farrell, Sammy Reid

Lance and Sammie Utley

Katie and Jeff Karr

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS MARCH 12 @ WEST SIDE OF THE LAKE

The Lake West Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual parade on the water and pub crawl to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Ernie and Shana Aubuschon

Ellen Bozich, Jessica Bond

Kaylee Wells, John Wheeler Maraya White, Tiffany Green

Roger and Colleen Jaqua

Vanessa and William Hebrank Jennifer Temares, Taylor Burns

Mark and Roni Dougherty

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Bruce Power, Stacy Graves, Emily Gorbett, Mary Vicari

Kelly Lehr, Dina Durbin

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WINTERFEST February 26 @ Margaritaville Lake Resort The Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary’s main fundraiser is a fun evening of food, entertainment and an auction.

Scott and Anna Diebold

Amanda Dewit, Kayla Hult

Doug and Sabra Johnson Ashley and Nicholas Butterfield

Jasen Jones, Yolanda Kehr

Melissa and Bill Mackay

Kyle Miller, Shea McGinnitey

Connie and Dave Weyer

Angie Milligan, Ryan Neal

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HOME, BUSINESS & LAKE LIVING EXPO FEBRUARY 25 & 26 @ REGALIA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

The Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this show featuring Lake area businesses with a variety of products and services to offer.

Joey Lizarraga, Bob Augello

Harry and Margie Adrian Andrew Fortney, Brett Woods Lauren Kersten, Jess Billings

Constance Hoffman, Dr. Michael Kirkover, Ashley McDonnell

Tonya Craig, Lexi Mayhew, Brooklyn Mayhew

Lee and Tama Shalinsky, Joel Anderson

Duane and Stephanie McCormack

Lutana and Jeff Griffin

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POLAR PLUNGE FEBRUARY 26 @ GRAND GLAIZE BEACH

Dustin Frechmann, Chris Mounts Mike and Eric Schwartze, Chili Cookoff Champion

Christie and Joe Jung, Heather Maxey

This “unbearable” event is hosted by the Osage Beach Police Department to raise money for Missouri Special Olympics. Several events are held during the day including plungers diving into the Lake.

Karl Blankenbeker, Matt Marra

Hannah Borgmeyer, Kyle Christenson, Jim Wilson

Debbie and Mark Jadwin Scott Lawrence, Missy Hawk

Rick Bumarch, Ranita Jones, William Jones

Mike Clayton, Rebecca Rupard

J.T. Gerlt, Zach Paul

PATRIOT ROOFING “Where Better Service Meets Better Roofing”

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MARDI GRAS PUB CRAWL FEBRUARY 18-21 @ LAKE AREA VENUES

The annual pub crawl spanned four days this year with participants checking in on social media for prizes. Host parties were held at several locations.

Jennifer and Dave Berry

Linda Schaefer, Sally Lee, Kristen Schaefer, Bobby Lee Lizzie Miller, Garrett Stamper

Barry Welper, Lacy Walden, Margie and Vic Welper

Lisa and Jeff Salisbury

Kevin Walls, Ryan Pattelli

Eric O’Dell, Cheyanne Zey, Ed and Angie Bradshaw

Linda and Larry Smith John Debbie and Andrea Johnston

Treacy Gilbert, Emily Mathews, Jordyn Jones

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Lori Sitzes, Shari Murphy, Dan Sippel, Joe Sitzes

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Is it time to consider a total joint replacement?

If years of hard work have taken a toll on your joints, talk to Lake Regional Orthopedics. We provide state-of-the-art orthopedic care, close to home.

From diagnosis to rehabilitation, we’ll be at your side every step of the way.

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