Big Bass Bash - October 2-3, 2010

ST. LOUIS – Don’t miss this year’s premiere amateur bass fishing tournament, the 2010 Lake of the Ozarks Big Bass Bash, which will be held on October 2^nd and 3^rd.

Over 160 Guaranteed Places will be paid out totaling more than $160,000 in cash, including $50,000 to the heaviest bass of the weekend. This event drew over 1500 anglers in 2009 and is expected to draw even more in the fall of 2010.

 

 

The Big Bass Bash is for amateurs only. Its unique format allows the weekend angler a chance to win like the professionals. Unlike most fishing tournaments which have a team arrangement where prizes are based on total weight, the Big Bass Bash format is distinctive in that it only takes one angler just one big bass to win! The top 3 heaviest bass of the weekend will win these cash prizes - $50,000 to first place, $20,000 to second place, and $10,000 to third place.

 

In addition to the 3 overall payouts, there will be over $76,000 in GUARANTEED CASH prizes for the 20 largest bass caught during each semi-hourly weigh-in, for a total of 160 semi-hourly payouts.

 

There are numerous ways to win even more money:

$500 Exact Weight Bonus: EVERY angler that brings in a bass weighing exactly 3.00 lbs. and/or 4.00 lbs. will win $500.

T-Shirt Bonus: If you have an official t-shirt in your possession when you weigh-in and your bass drops to 21st place in any of the semi-hourly weigh-ins, you will win $125! T-Shirts will be available during registration at the lake. Quantities limited.

Triton Boats Mystery Weight Bonus: In addition to all the payouts above, the winner of Lake of the Ozarks Big Bass Bash could win an additional $50,000 in cash with the Triton Boat mystery weight and Triton Boat incentive.

 

There will be three weigh-in locations on Lake of the Ozarks. Anglers can weigh in at PB2, Red Oak Resort, and Alhonna Resort.

 

Midwest Fish Tournaments is a family-owned and operated company out of St. Louis, Missouri. Over the past 4 years, Midwest Fish Tournaments has paid back over $800,000 in cash to the Big Bass Bash participants, making it one of the Midwest’s premiere tournament organizations.

 

Log on to www.bigbassbash.com for more information, or email us at info@midwestfishtournaments.com.

 

 

THE LAKE ARTS COUNCIL PROUDLY PRESENTS

THE LAKE ARTS COUNCIL PROUDLY PRESENTS

THE

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED VIENNA BOYS CHOIR

November 6, 2010

beginning at 7:00 PM

St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1874 N. State Highway 5, Camdenton

Tickets may be purchased at the following outlets:
Adults $35
Students under 18, $10

Paul’s Supermarkets, Lake Ozark and Osage Beach

HyVee Supermarket, Osage Beach

All First National Banks

All Central Banks

Community Bank, Sunrise Beach

Health Mart, Laurie

Wilson Music, Eldon

By using Pay Pals through the website: www.artsatthelake.com.

For more information please, contact the Lake Arts Council at 573-964-6366

Contact Person: Gloria Peterson 573-873-3508 e-mail: dgpete1@charter.net

Harbor Hop Lake of the Ozarks 2010

Lake of the Ozarks, MO. - On Saturday, October 9, boaters and visitors will celebrate the 25th
Annual Harbor Hop at the Lake of the Ozarks.

The Harbor Hop is a poker run in which participants pick up playing cards in order to build
a winning poker hand and become eligible to win prizes. Players can donate $15.00 per
seven-card hand and start their run and draw their first card at any of the 31 sponsoring
restaurants and marinas along the lake’s main channel and the Big Niangua and Gravois arms.

“This event is a great opportunity for visitors and locals alike to see some of the most colorful
foliage at the lake while enjoying a great time with friends at our many participating waterfront
restaurants and marinas,” says Denise Decker, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Lake of
the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau.

The Fall Harbor Hop traditionally is held the second weekend of October to extend our boating
season. The Lake of the Ozarks CVB sponsors the Fall Harbor Hop as well as the Spring Harbor
Hop held the first weekend in May to kick off the boating season. Other sponsors include the
Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association and Waterfront Restaurants.

For more information about the Harbor Hop and other events, attractions, shopping, lodging and
dining at Central Missouri’s scenic Lake of the Ozarks, visit www.funlake.com or call 1-800-
FUN-LAKE (386-5253).

Lake TV 32 Lends a Helping Hand

Lake TV 32 Lends a Helping Hand

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — On Wednesday, Sept. 29, an owner of LAKE TV 32 will be put behind

bars for “good.” Shawn Kober is an area resident who will be getting locked up to benefit the

Muscular Dystrophy Association.

“Local businesses and community leaders agreed to be arrested for having a big heart in the fun

of MDA Lock-Up,” said Shawn Kober. “This unique community-wide event will raise funds

for Jerry's kids, and will benefit the lake community.”

Donations made will provide clinics, research, support and payments towards camps for these

children. To ensure Mr. Kober does not stay in jail he needs to raise $800. To make donations,

you may visit www.joinmda.org/lakeozarkmo10/laketv32 or log on to mda.org.

Shawn Kober, Lake TV 32

Footage of the event will be shot by LAKE TV 32 and aired later in the week. To get in touch

with LAKE TV 32 call Shawn Kober at 573-552-8832 or visit laketv32.com.

LAKE TV 32 is a full-service video production company that provides effective concept-

to-completion services through a wide range of video services. These include television

commercial production, photography production, DVD production and much more. We believe

that in building a partnership with our clients, we can create productions that have impact and

imagination. Watch LAKE TV 32 on Charter Cable at the Lake of the Ozarks for all the latest

information at the Lake of the Ozarks.

MID-MISSOURI GETS ITS MOMENT ON SCREEN

MID-MISSOURI GETS ITS MOMENT ON SCREEN

Production set to begin on independent short movie showcasing Lake of the Ozarks

On average, 150 people a day visit the Madison County tourism board looking for the

covered bridges from Clint Eastwood’s

Bridges of Madison County. 65,000 people a

year visit the site of the 1989 film

Field of Dreams. New Zealand saw an extra 700,000

tourist influx from 2000 to 2006, largely attributed to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

In fact, locations where a successful film is shot generally see a 54 percent increase

in tourism visits over the next 4 years, according to

The Annals of Tourism Research.

However, one of the largest tourist destinations in the Midwest, Lake of the Ozarks, has

been snubbed by the silver screen. Two men are seeking to change that.

Kris Oliver and Eric Venezia are collaborating on an independent short with the

intentions of turning it into a feature length film. The project, titled Just Another

Wednesday, gives an honest glimpse into the lives of service industry employees against

the backdrop of a picturesque Lake of the Ozarks summer day. The story follows Phillip

Jenner(John O’Mahoney), a charmingly arrogant, wise-cracking bartender as his wild

antics and careless decision making begin to catch up with him.

Kris Oliver has been a resident of Mid-Missouri since 1993 and a graduate of Missouri

State University. Eric Venezia is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University

with a degree in Video and Television Production. The two met on St. Thomas in

the U.S. Virgin Islands, where they decided to collaborate on the project. They have

assembled a team of some of the most talented filmmakers in the area, including Director

of Photography Robert M. Barr, Production Sound Mixer Ken Paulakovich, and Make-up

Artist Barb Perkins.

Just Another Wednesday will begin shooting September 14. Principal photography

will take place at the newly opened Tailgate Party in Osage Beach, MO. There are still

openings for cast and crew looking for a high quality project to work on for credit. Any

interested party should contact Kris Oliver at (573) 434-6579.

Bike Fest Lake of the Ozarks 2010, the Party you have to go to....

Check out Bike Week This Weekend at Lake of the Ozarks......

The ultimate bike fest experience includes many ingredients.
Lake of the Ozarks BikeFest provides the perfect blend
of all of those ingredients.

From some of the Nation's most Scenic Rides, Incredible Lake front varied elevation roadway views.  In addition to in excess of over Two Hundred Biker Friendly bars, restaurants, entertainment complexes, hotels, and campgrounds.

Wounded Warriors at the Lake This Friday, September 10th

 

Wounded Warriors at the Lake This Friday, September 10th

 

The Lake of the Ozarks Support the Fort will be hosting the Wounded Warriors Unit at the Lake this Friday, September 10th. 

 

The Wounded Warriors are those American heroes that have made the sacrifice to serve our country and have been injured or disabled in the line of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan or other areas of active duty.  

 

A Wounded Warriors Transitional Unit is located at Fort Leonard Wood with approximately 120 rehabilitating soldiers.  We are hoping to host 25-30 soldiers on September 10th for a day of relaxation and fun including a boat cruise, Main Street Music Hall pre-show, tailgate dinner at the Camdenton High School,community appreciation at the Camdenton High School football pregame and cruise the Bagnell Dam Strip with the Lake Ozark Corvette Club during Hot Summer Nights. 

 

Please show your patriotism and support by welcoming these dedicated soldiers to our community on your outdoor signage, posting the flag and by coming out to the football game and Hot Summer Nights Cruise. 

 

The day is funded by the Support the Fort golf tournament proceeds that was held in July and donations. 

 

If you have any questions please contact Trish Creach, 964-1008, or Danna Kahrs, 348-9593.

 

 

 

Hot Summer Nights This Friday

 

2 DAM DAYS MARATHON PADDLE RACE FROM TRUMAN DAM TO BAGNELL DAM

2 DAM DAYS

MARATHON PADDLE RACE FROM TRUMAN DAM TO BAGNELL DAM

 “JUST FOR FUN” RECREATIONAL PADDLE

The Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance, LOWA, has scheduled two paddle events.
The first event is a 91 mile marathon, flat water paddle race, for kayaks and canoes on Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26. The race is from Truman Dam to Bagnell Dam with $13,500 in prize money. The second event is a “Just For Fun”
recreational paddle on Saturday, September 25 for those who find the notion of paddling
91 miles in two days a little extreme.

MARATHON PADDLE RACE DAY ONE
The marathon race begins 7 a.m., Saturday, September 25 at Drake Harbor in Warsaw,
Mo. The race will travel approximately 57 miles to Captain Ron’s at the 34 mile marker.

CLEAN WATER FESTIVAL AT CAPTAIN RON’S
The first day’s standings will be announced after the paddle Saturday, September 25 at
a “Clean Water Festival” at Captain Ron’s. The festival is a celebration of the lake for
everyone, those who are supporting the paddlers, and those just enjoying the lake. The
festival will feature live entertainment, food and booths. Businesses or organizations
interested in a booth may contact LOWA.

DAY TWO OF THE MARATHON RACE
On Sunday, September 26 the race begins at 8 a.m. at Captain Ron’s and ends 34 miles
later at Iguana Watersports near Bagnell Dam. “We’re expecting marathon kayakers from
all over the nation,” said LOWA member Caroline Toole. LOWA expects this annual
race to grow into a popular national event.
Check in for marathon paddlers will be at Drake Marine from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday,
September 24 with a mandatory safety meeting at 7 p.m.

JUST FOR FUN PADDLE
A Just For Fun paddle begins at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 25 and travelers will
paddle 14 miles from the Halfway Inn to Captain Ron’s where participants may join
in the Clean Water Festival celebrations. Just for Fun paddlers will be entered into a
drawing for a free kayak, donated by Dan Dougan of Oz Cycles and Kayaks. In addition,
there will be a first, second, and third place trophy awarded for the Just For Fun event.

RACERS WILL COMPETE FOR $13,500 IN PRIZES
Racers will compete for more than $13,500 in the two-day marathon race which will have
equal purses for the men’s and women’s division. “This is probably the largest purse
in the country for this type of race,” said Toole. There will be winners for the top three
in each division for Saturday and Sunday. This means there could be up to 31 winners.
Competitors could win up to $2,400 by taking first place both days along with the Top
Paddle Award.

DIVISIONS
There will be five divisions; men’s and women’s solo, men’s and women’s tandem and
mixed tandem. The purse is the same for each division and for each day as follows;
first place wins $700, second place wins $400, third place wins $150 and the top award
for the best over-all time for the two day event, regardless of the division is $1,000.
The entry fee for the marathon race is $150. The Just For Fun paddle entrance fee is $25
if registered by Thursday, September 24 and $30 thereafter.
An awards ceremony will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, September 26 on the Bagnell Dam
Strip. Proceeds from this event will benefit LOWA in its endeavors to maintain and
improve the water quality of the Lake of the Ozarks.

WHO IS LOWA?

LOWA is a grassroots proactive group of local residents formed to protect and preserve
our lake and its watershed. “Prevention is better than repairing problems economically,
health-wise, and for safety,” said Director Donna Swall. LOWA’s mission statement is
for citizens to preserve, protect, and improve the Lake of the Ozarks, its Watershed and
natural resources, while maintaining our economic, social, and environmental health.

For more information or to volunteer contact Donna Swall at 573-434-4400.or visit the
race website at www.2damdays.org.