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EDITOR’S NOTE
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HOME & GARDEN
LAKE HOMES
Gardening columnist Catriona Tudor Erler goes back in time on a visit to the Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum.
Expansive views are what visitors will find at one Park Place home on this year’s Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour.
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ON THE WATER
Nearly two dozen students have signed up to participate in the Franklin County Junior Appalachian Musicians program.
Through their business, Sea Tow Smith Mountain Lake, Rick and Nancy Ellett have been helping boaters since 2009.
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ARTIST PROFILE
DOCK OUT
ALTERNATIVE SPACES
In her Union Hall home studio, Nancy Erikson transforms glass into decorative and functional works of art.
On any given day, it’s likely that Bill and Barbara Beck will be enjoying the lake life on their dock with friends and family.
Take a tour of an 800-square-foot tiny home that was built recently on the Blackwater River arm of the lake.
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OUT & AbOUT
DOCK TALE HOUR
Check out events happening in the area during July, including Pirate Days, Wake the World and the Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Check out scenes from the Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run, the SML Invitational Golf Tournament and Joyous Junque.
Humor columnist Kimberly Dalferes wonders what this year’s summertime earworm will be.
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appy Birthday, America! This is such a fun time to be at Smith Mountain Lake as we celebrate our nation’s indepen-
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There’s a festive feeling in the air — shoppers are scurrying through grocery stores to buy cookout supplies, boats are being gassed up and inflatables inflated for a full day of activities on the water. And it wouldn’t be Independence Day without fireworks! There are a few opportunities for you to see them, so be sure to check our calendar for all the details. The holiday is an ideal time to relax and read the latest in our Jewel of the Blue Ridge series — we take a hike to Peaks of Otter, peek inside a tiny house, visit a dock at The Water’s Edge and chat with a fused glass artist. While you’re at it, journey with us to Lynchburg to explore the home and gardens of Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer, and get a glimpse at one of the homes featured on this year’s Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour. From all of us at Smith Mountain Laker magazine, we wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday!
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For Bill and Barbara Beck of The Water’s Edge, their dock is an important extension of their home. On any given day, they can be found entertaining family and friends or enjoying a quiet moment together.
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Bob and Beth Warren traveled to Barcelona, Spain in December. They stopped for a photo with the Laker in front of the Segrada Familia.
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Mary Will, Harold Bowen and Mary Beth and Dan Whitacre took the Laker to watch the Washington Redskins take on the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day 2016 in Arlington, Texas.
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Terry and Jim Shively of Moneta visited St. Kitts with family in May 2016.
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Greg Hudzik and Donna Csolak of Wirtz took the Laker on a European river cruise with stops at the UNESCO World Heritage site Kinderdijk, where this photo was taken, as well as the Netherlands, France, Germany and Switzerland.
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Last summer, several members of the first graduating class of the Air Force Academy and their spouses toured Lexington, including Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. On the trip were Ann (from left) and retired Capt. Lou Kingsland of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Bonnie and retired Maj. Gen. Wayne Jefferson of Nellysford, Anna and retired Col. Bill Telford of Moneta and retired Col. Kent and Fredda Montavon of Washington, D.C.
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John and Jenny Juranich and Patti and Tom Galofaro took the Laker on a cruise to Alaska in August and September 2016. Among their stops was a visit to the Alaska pipeline in Alyeska.
David and Terri Shea of Huddleston visited the Mendenhall Glacier during a trip to Alaska in June with John and Jane Stark of Richmond. They started their trip with a threeday stay in Denali National Park followed by a cruise that ended in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Larry and Hollie Kalp of The Waterfront spent January on Marigot Bay in Saint Martin, French West Indies. This photo was taken from Fort St. Louis overlooking Marigot Bay.
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Barbara and Don Bollas of Moneta celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a cruise from Boston, stopping in Maine, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. This picture with the Laker was taken in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, a fishing village where some victims of the Titanic are buried.
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Patrice and Ed Newnam of Smith Mountain Lake visited Spain and England this winter with their daughter and son-in-law, Matt and Courtney Rosenthal, who live in London. They took the Laker with them to the Alcazar of Seville, a royal palace in Seville, Spain.
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Over Christmas, Mike and Sara Streff and their son, Steven, of Manassas, who also spend weekends at the lake in the Waterways community, visited their son, Army Sgt. Matt Streff and his wife, Camey, who are stationed in Germany. They took a copy of the Laker up the gondola to Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze, near Garmisch in Bavaria.
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Debbie Mould, celebrating her 40th wedding anniversary, and Alice Briese, celebrating her recent retirement, relax with the Laker by a pool in Antigua West Indies. They were accompanied by Debbie’s husband, Jim, and Alice’s husband, Byron.
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Karen Campbell and Bob Galloway took the January/February issue of the Laker to the Three Sisters of the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, Australia earlier this year.
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Enjoy having your own private lake retreat w/ this spacious 3904 sq. ft. home on an incredible level point lot w/ 1.23 acre & s95’ of lakefront! Gorgeous views of Smith Mountain $ awesome sunrises! Double car garage. The uniquely designed interior includes 200 year old barn board harvested & hand hewed from a local Virginia farm. The great room offers a cathedral ceiling w/ exposed beams, stone fireplace w/ slate hearth, $23 ft built-in window seat overlooking the lake. Lots of room for family & friends w/ 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. Sandy beach & fire pit. This home can be a great family lake home or a great investment property with short term rentals. MLS#834236. $849,900.
This Unique Lake Home offers appox 3200 Sq Ft all on one level w/a Triple Car Garage with Attic Storage. Lots of Space w/ 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Library has built-in bookcases & can be the 4th Bedroom, Great Room has 14’ ceiling & crown molding, Formal Dining Room w/ Crown Molding, Huge Master Suite w/Spacious Walk-In Closet w/Closet Organizers, Master Bath has Jetted/Wave Tub, Kitchen has Large Island, Gas Cooktop & Granite Countertops . Kitchen has open floor plan to Family Room & Dining Area w/Oversized Crown Molding & Oversized Base Molding, Family Room w/Gas Fireplace, Covered Veranda w/European Terraces filled w/ beautiful landscaping that lead the way to the lake, Paved Drive, Covered Boathouse, MLS#837005.
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Great Location to Hales Ford Bridge! 4 lots with the property! Owner has almost totally remodeled this home with new roof, new flooring, updated baths, tiltin windows , new wet bar, new drainfield, new paint inside and out, updated appliances. This spacious lake home has 4 bedrooms, 4 Full Baths and approx. 4600 Sq. Ft., 2 Docks on the property, detached workshop with electric. The Gross rental is approx. $30,000 to $35,000 per year. MLS#830066. $449,900
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EXQUISITE HOME WITH LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS WITH 26’ HURRICANE BOAT - $765,000
Impressive brick home remodeled very nicely with granite countertops, carpet, appliances etc. Spacious kitchen w/lots of cabinets, 4 bedrooms & 2 ½ baths. Nice walk-in closet and garden tub, two brick fireplaces. Dining room and large rec room area. Lots of decking and porches. Covered boat house and lift, 2 car garage. Priced at $295,000
BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY LOG LAKE HOME – $659,000
PRIVATE LAKE ESTATE WITH 6 ACRES AND APPROX 1000 FT OF WATERFRONT $622,500 This unique lake home offers total privacy, huge point lot, 3 to 4 BDR, 3 Full Baths, large Great Room with masonry fireplace, new carpet and tile throughout. Updated bathrooms. New Stainless steel kitchen appliances, full walkout lower level, horses allowed, very convenient to Westlake and Roanoke. MLS 822798.
Incredible Brick Home with Approx 4600 Sq. Ft, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths, Office and Built in 2014. Located in Chestnut Creek Golf Community and Great View overlooking the 14th Hole, Kitchen with custom cherry cabinets with granite countertops, Formal Dining Room, Dining Area off of Kitchen, Huge Master Suite with tray ceiling, large walk-in closet, Walk-In Ceramic Shower-Handicap Accessible, Double Vanities, Granite Countertops, Great Room with gas fireplace w/remote & granite, Lots of Crown Molding, Huge Family Room, Workshop with Half Bath, 400 Amp Service, Double Car Garage, Paved Driveway, Heat Pump with Gas Backup & Steam Humidifier, Trex Decking, Andersen Windows, Bedrooms have 3/0 Doors for handicap access. MLS#831016. $449,900.
Amazing Panoramic Lake & Mtn views at this Incredible Home w/ 5000 Sq Ft Finished, 4 bedroom, 3 baths, 2 car garage, Upgrades Galore. Including 26’ Pontoon Track Boat. MLS #824295. $765,000
FANTASTIC BUY ON THIS LAKE HOME W/SANDY BEACH GORGEOUS SUNRISES & MAIN CHANNEL VIEW! - $469,900
This lake retreat is a fantastic buy on this 2713 sq. ft. lakefront ranch style home with gorgeous sunrises, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, great room with fireplace that is open to the kitchen and dining area, kitchen has island with breakfast area, family room, huge natural sandy beach and 131’ of waterfront, covered upper deck, deck has brazilian wood, boathouse & jet ski lift. This home has an outside with handicap access electric lift from the main level deck to the lower level deck for easy access to the dock. MLS#837519.
Beautiful lakefront contemporary log home. Very spacious w/ approx. 3,300 sq. ft., 4 br’s, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, main level living, huge double decks, great room w/ cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, covered boathouse and extra storage building. MLS #817484.
SECLUDED COUNTRY HOME W/5.07 ACRES AND 879’ OF WATERFRONT – $349,900
Enjoy having your own private country home nestled in 5.07 acres of wooded park like setting! This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home has approx. 1800 sq. ft. great room with cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace, privacy with tons of wildlife! Great for fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Gentle slope to the water, covered boat dock, large detached building that is used as a private gym with basketball court and could be used as an oversized workshop or detached garage.
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INCREDIBLE LAKE HOME WITH AWESOME UPGRADES-COMPASS COVE - $989,900. This home has it all with main level living, 4294 Sq. Ft. Finished, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Beautiful Views and Fantastic Location on the Lake, Huge Open Gourmet Kitchen w/ Custom Cabinets & Granite Counter Tops, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Special Designed Dining Area overlooking the lake, Great Room w/Cathedral ceiling, Stacked Stone fireplace, Built In Bookshelves & Wood Floors. Open Den adjacent to Kitchen, Large Master Suite on Main Level with Dramatic Master Bath, Doorless Tiled Shower & Whirlpool Tub, Spacious Family Room w/Unique Oversized Custom Bar that is fantastic for Entertaining, Home Theater Room, 2nd Master Bedroom, Office (could be overflow 5th bedroom) Alarm System, Huge Covered Boat Dock with Cabana. MLS #824993
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10,800 sq. ft. all brick estate with incredible main channel views. Heated Itallian marble & hardwood floors. You will feel like you own your own private island w/approx. 750 ft. of shoreline on 1.6 acres, surrounded by water on 3 sides, enjoying the privacy of an electric gated entrance. Professionally landscaped w/formal gardens, water falls & pond. 6 bedrooms, which 2 are master suites on the main level w/large walk-in showers, closets & jacuzzi, huge kitchen for those who love to cook, formal dining room, dining area, fully equipped commercial size gym, sauna, hot tub, rec room w/a beautiful custom wet bar & marble gas fireplace, library, office and den. Much, much, more! $1,550,000 MLS# 823019
SUPERIOR LAKEFRONT LIVING
Superior Lakefront Living in this beautifully designed home. Quality & upgrades galore, elevator, wood & tile floors. Spacious rooms, screened porch, tiled decks with open water views. Lush landscaping with stone steps and walls to dramatic double slip boathouse. Close to shopping & restaurants. $1,350,000. MLS #825045.
INCREDIBLE VIEWS OF SMITH MOUNATIN GORGEOUS SMART HOME IN LAKE COMMUNITY Incredible Villa w/ 2950 SqFt. and upgrades galore. Gorgeous Smart Home in Lake Community. Breathtaking mountain view! 3 br, 2 baths, main level living. Custom cabinets, granite countertops, 10’ ceilings, Great Room large walk-in closet w/ custom closet organizers and huge master bath, Formal Dining Room, dining area & breakfast bar. Surround Sound throughout house, 2x6 Outside Walls, Polla Windows, Central Vac, Alarm System, Control the Heat, Alarm, Lights & More right from your computer! New roof in 2012. Deeded covered dock with remote. Screened porch w/ solar consecratory glass.
FABULOUS LAKE HOME WITH 2 COVERED BOAT HOUSES
This beautiful lake home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and open floor plan. Gentle lot with 101’ of waterfront and sandy beach. $499,900. MLS #808525
BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF SMITH MOUNTAIN AND SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE - $499,900.00
This Unique Designed Home has 4 Bedrooms and 3 1/2 Baths and great open floor plan with main level living, Master suite with fireplace. Great Room w/ fireplace and cathedral ceiling, Huge Kitchen w/ granite countertops, oversized deck and patio designed for entertaining family and friends and to enjoy the panoramic breathtaking views. Triple car garage and paved driveway, Private Deck off of upper level,
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This fantastic lakefront lot is a rare find in the most desirable and convenient location. 1.30 Acres filled with beautiful hardwoods, sandy beach, 268’ of waterfront and views of Smith Mountain. There is one hookup for the Community Water System. Lots 1 and 2 are included. One lot has no restrictions and the other lot restrictions will expire in December 2017. Owner has a plat that shows how you can make 2 waterfront lots out of this property.
This price is right for this contemporary lake home with 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and approximately 3682 sg. ft. Finished, great floor plan, many upgrades, granite countertops in kitchen, wood floors, Huge master suite, trey ceiling and main channel view! 2 car garage and covered boat house.
Fabulous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath contemporary home located on 1.03 acre lot with approx. 132’ WF. 2 docks, screened in porch, hot tub, open water views & beach area. Home features wood & the floors, 2 fireplaces, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closet, open floor plan, sprinkler system & attached 2-car garage. MLS# 832166 $799,500.
EXQUISITE CONTEMPORARY HOME PRESTIGE COMMUNITY
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A journey back in time
Take a trip to the Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum
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“This small garden is half my world I am nothing to it – when all is said, I plant the thorn and kiss the rose, But they will grow when I am dead.” — “Any Wife to Any HusbAnd, A derived Poem,” by Anne betHel sPencer
Designed and built in 1903 by Edward Spencer for his wife Anne and their children, the modified Queen Anne-style, twostory house was Anne’s home for 72 years.
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TOP. Edward and Anne Spencer’s house is furnished and decorated to look as it did when the couple lived there. TOP RIGHT. The climbing rose ‘Blaze’ stands out in pleasing contrast to Edward Spencer’s robin’s egg blue arbor.
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ynchburg has its share of historic homes, some open to the public, but by far the most interesting is the Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum. It celebrates Anne Bethel Spencer, a lyric poet who was part of the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s and ‘30s.
Edward and Anne Spencer’s house
Designed and built in 1903 by Edward Spencer for his wife Anne and their children, the modified Queen Anne-style, two-story house was Anne’s home for 72 years. Today the house is furnished and decorated to look as it did when Anne lived there. Even her favorite magazines from the 1920s, toiletries and objects d’art are in place, giving the uncanny impression that Anne has just stepped out of the room and will return momentarily. When poet laureate Maya
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Angelou visited the house, she commented, “I feel the spirit of Anne Spencer.” Her spirit certainly does pervade the home with its boldly decorated rooms that are vibrant with rich colors and patterns as well as quirky features, such as the padded red doors Edward salvaged from a local movie theater and hung on the kitchen wall. When lines for a poem entered her mind, Anne wrote them down on whatever was quickly available, including scraps of paper and the walls. Anne was a busy woman, raising her three children, working for 25 years as the librarian at Dunbar High School, creating her garden, working actively for civil rights (she and Edward hosted NAACP meetings in their home) and writing poems. She wrote her first poem when she was 14, but it was a meeting with poet and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson, who came to the Spencer
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TOP. Edward Spencer built a framework of pergolas, arbors and trellis walls to divide the space and distract from the narrow city lot. BELOW LEFT. Edward Spencer also built his wife a “writing hut” in the garden, which they named Edankraal. BELOW RIGHT. Larkspur grows beside the writing hut.
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home to found the first Virginia chapter of the NAACP, that launched her literary career. According to one story, Johnson, who was impressed with Anne’s poems, sent a few to H.L. Mencken for his comments. Mencken wrote back: “Tell that woman to put beginnings and ends to her poems. I can’t make heads or tails of them, but they’re good.” In her lifetime Anne had more than 30 poems published, and she was the first African-American to be included in “The Norton Anthology of Modern American Poetry,” 1973 edition. Always hospitable, the Spencers hosted many African-American political leaders and artists who traveled between New York, Washington and Atlanta as well as guest lecturers at the Virginia Theological Seminary (now Virginia University of Lynchburg). At the time, there were no public lodgings for African-Americans in segregated Virginia, so the Spencer home became a haven for those passing through. Luminaries, such as Paul Robeson, Thurgood Marshall, Marian Anderson, Zora Neale Hurston, George Washington Carver,
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W.E.B. Du Bois and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., enjoyed lively, stimulating conversation in the Spencer home, as well as the pleasures of strolling in the couple’s remarkable garden.
A garden recalled to life
Both Anne and Edward were passionate gardeners. The two of them transformed their deep, narrow suburban lot into an Eden filled with colorful flowers. Edward built a framework of robin’s egg blue pergolas, arbors and trellis walls to divide the space, creating garden rooms that distract from the lot’s difficult, narrow dimensions. In 1924, when she began publishing her poems, he also built Anne a “writing hut,” which they named Edankraal, a portmanteau word combining the first two letters of their names with the Afrikaans word kraal, which means corral or fence-enclosed village. As was Edward’s wont, he built Edankraal with a myriad of found or reclaimed materials. Friends gave him greenstone slabs from the local quarry to make the chimney, floor and terrace. Another friend
provided an old stained glass window, which he used for the front of the building. Old gothic wire arches on the porch sides support two of Anne’s favorite roses, ‘Spanish Beauty’ and ‘Climbing Crimson Glory’. He also salvaged the decorative wrought iron trim from the fence at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College (now Randolph College) when they tore it down to replace it with a brick wall. The lacy iron trim adds a decorative flourish to the fence that borders the property line. The beautiful garden, with its lush plantings of old garden roses, bulbs, perennials and shrubs that visitors see today, had fallen into ruin after Anne died in 1975. By the early 1980s, it had become an overgrown tangle, and the blue pergola and other structures were rotting. In 1983, eight years after his mother died, Chauncey Spencer called Mina Walker Wood, a Lynchburg-based landscape designer, and asked her to come see the garden to make recommendations for restoration. Wood let her colleague, Jane Baber White, know about the opportunity, and Jane went to see for herself. White wrote of that spring day, “[T]he garden was speaking to me! It was almost yelling out ‘Please save me! I used to be loved!’ I was completely enthralled.”
Jane Baber White (from left), Shaun Spencer-Hester, Edward and Anne Spencer’s granddaughter, and Susan Wright, a garden club member, have been instrumental in preserving the Spencer home and gardens.
Old gothic wire arches on the porch sides support two of Anne’s favorite roses, ‘Spanish Beauty’ and ‘Climbing Crimson Glory’.
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SHORElINES Home & Garden RIGHT. Grape vines clothe the blue trellis originally built by Edward Spencer. Layers of trellising draw the eye through the garden, masking the fact that it’s a long, narrow space. FAR RIGHT. The sculpted head, affectionately named “Prince Ebo” by the Spencers, was a gift from W.E.B. DuBois.
As a landscape designer, White knew what needed to be done to restore the garden, but she also knew it would require “money, time, money, plants, money, bulldozers, money, volunteers … and personally working in a part of town unlike our own.” With some trepidation, she approached Hillside Garden Club to see if restoring it was a project they’d be willing to take on. This was a radical idea in 1983 because as White wrote in her book “Lessons Learned from a Poet’s Garden,” “Never in the 48-year history of Hillside, nor in the 63-year history of the Garden Club of Virginia of which Hillside is a member club, had a beautification or preservation project extended to the garden of an African-American woman.” As White explained, the club members then were white, affluent and lived in the “old Lynchburg” part of town. Except for one club member, none had heard of this African-American who had lived in
If You Go Anne Spencer HouSe And GArden MuSeuM 1313 pierce St., lynchburg The garden is open daily from dawn to dusk with no charge to visitors. Individual and group tours of the house are available by appointment, which should be made at least two weeks in advance by calling 434-845-1313 or emailing 1313piercest@ annespencermuseum.com.
AdMiSSion feeS Adults: $15 Seniors: $10 Children under 12: $3 (Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
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College students (with student ID): $5 Accessibility: The garden and first floor of the Anne Spencer House and Cottage are accessible for visitors with disabilities. For those who cannot manage the narrow, steep stairs to the house’s second floor, there is a photo book with pictures of the upstairs rooms.
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the heart of inner city Lynchburg, and had been an important poet of the Harlem Renaissance, a scholar, a librarian, a political activist and a passionate gardener. Nevertheless, the Hillside Garden Club embraced the project, putting their time, money, influence and talent into restoring this important garden. To recreate the garden, they worked closely with Chauncey Spencer, who provided old photographs and shared his childhood memories. The team chose a photograph taken in 1937 to be their guide. It was an aerial view looking down on the garden from the roof, giving a good overall perspective on the property. The first stage of the restoration work was completed in a year, and in 1984 the Spencer house and garden were featured on the Lynchburg Tour of Homes for Virginia’s Historic Garden Week. It was the first time a home and garden of an AfricanAmerican had ever been opened for Historic Garden Week. In 2014, the garden was featured on the Garden Week guidebook cover. The Garden Club of Virginia awarded the Hillside Garden Club its prestigious Common Wealth Award for the Spencer garden twice, once in 1985 and again in 2009. The award came with a cash prize to use for further restoration work. over the years, the club has raised almost $100,000 to fund the restoration and maintenance work, as well as volunteering untold
hours working in the garden. Today Hillside Garden Club members continue to maintain and improve the garden, working with Shaun Spencer-Hester, Anne’s granddaughter, who now runs the house and garden museum. Anne Spencer died at age 93 on July 27, 1975 and is buried alongside her husband Edward, who died in 1964, in the family plot at Forest Hills Cemetery in Lynchburg. The house and garden were designated a Virginia Historic Landmark in 1976. Both Friends of the Library USA and the Association for the Study for Afro-American Life and History also made it a Historic Landmark, and it is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
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TOP. The best view of the lake is from behind the massive 15-foot-long kitchen island. The shape of the island is also featured on the ceiling. RIGHT. The living room opens to a variety of views, both through oversized windows as well as in the adjacent dining and keeping rooms.
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seamlessly into them, are the kitchen and the dining area. Custom, dark stained cabinets in the kitchen emphasize the sleek, clean look in this home. There’s a unique backsplash in the kitchen, which reappears in the lower level kitchen, that’s made of tiny stacked stone. When you stand at the kitchen sink, located within a massive 15-foot-long island, you can look out and take in the entire view, the best one in the house. That view can be admired later this year, as the Mischel home is one of eight featured on the 2017 SML Charity Home Tour, which will be Oct. 6-8.
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The walls of this room are adorned with framed handprints of the Mischel children and artwork from their grandchildren. Another guest room with a beautiful lake view is linked to this by a Jack and Jill bathroom — actually two bathrooms with a shower in between. Dennis’ office is on this level, but with such a view, it must be hard to concentrate on anything but the scenery. Or maybe he doesn’t have to, since he’s now retired. During his career, Dennis was in testing and evaluation for the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. As a mechanical, electrical and systems engineer, Dennis used his expertise to construct a sauna on the lower level. He also likes ABOVE. The home’s master bedroom features a sitting area and an open, white-beamed ceiling. LEFT. The living room of the home boasts a stone fireplace flanked by custom-made cabinets.
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cars and engines, and is currently working on two Ford Mustangs — a 1969 and a ’73 — in the “old car” garage. Gayle has her own office as well, situated in a nook near the kitchen, just off the upstairs hallway to the other garage. She retired from having her own marketing consulting business. Since she retired before Dennis, she was in charge of the homebuilding project, which took 22 months. During construction, the Mischels rented a condo at the lake so Gayle could be available in case any questions arose. The couple originally considered retiring in California. On second thought, though, Dennis said he didn’t feel ocean boating would be as appealing, so they searched for lake property instead. They rented off and on at Halesford Harbour for a year as they looked for a house to buy. After exploring many areas of the lake, they eventually decided to buy a lot in Park Place and build. And while it isn’t on the California coast, they describe their home as having California coastal style. With beautiful views, the home is sleek with clean lines and contemporary furnishings and is open with a complete lack of clutter or busyness. The 27th annual Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour will be Oct. 6-8. Tickets and information are available at smlcharityhometour.com.
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n a weekday afternoon, about a month before Franklin County Public Schools dismissed for summer recess, two girls with guitars sat beside each other in a room at the Essig Center in Rocky Mount. As they strummed their instruments, they softly sang the gospel hymn “I’ll Fly Away.” “I’ll fly away, oh glory / I’ll fly away in the morning / When I die, Hallelujah by and by / I’ll fly away…” The girls were getting in extra practice before their 90-minute weekly lesson with the Franklin County Junior Appalachian Musicians program that teaches Appalachian culture and tradition through music, song and dance. The program is an affiliate of the larger nonprofit JAM organization, which was founded in 2008. Today, there are more than 30 affiliates in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina, according to the JAM website. One of 10 in Virginia, the Franklin County program operates under the umbrella of the Smith Mountain Arts Council. Retired school administrator and lake resident Jim Mullens started Franklin County JAM in 2014. “When I retired, I still wanted to do something musical with the students,” he said. JAM, he said, is a way to keep the tradition of Appalachian music and culture alive. “I think the kids need to be exposed to it.”
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Students meet weekly at the Essig Center to learn to play fiddle, banjo or guitar from four paid instructors: Andy Buckman (banjo), Robin Lavinder (guitar), Guy Ferguson (advanced guitar) and Emily Blankenship-Tucker (fiddle). On this particular weekday afternoon, Buckman enticed the students to play the old-time song “Shortnin’ Bread” by passing around a tray of shortbread for them to try. “I’ve been playing this music since I was a kid,” Buckman said. A political science teacher at Franklin County High School, Buckman is in his first year as a Franklin County JAM instructor and is paying it forward from when he was a kid being taught to play by older musicians. “Many of them took me under their wing and taught me their music,” he said.
OPPOSITE PAGE. Students in the Franklin County Junior Appalachian Musicians program performed at the Crooked Road Youth Music Festival at Heartwood in Abingdon in May with other JAM affiliates. BELOW. There are 22 students, in fourth through eighth grades, enrolled in the Franklin County Junior Appalachian Musicians program. The program is one of 10 in Virginia and operates under the umbrella of the Smith Mountain Arts Council.
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ABOVE. JAM instructor Andy Buckman entices students to play the old-time song “Shortnin’ Bread” by passing around a tray of shortbread. RIGHT. Two girls practice playing a song on their guitars.
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The students don’t read music, either. Many of them learn to play by ear, Mullens said. “It’s not easy to learn, but it’s fun,” Buckman said. “It requires mastery of fine motor skills.” One of the challenges of the program is getting the students to practice regularly, said Ferguson, a bluegrass and old-time musician who has been with the program for three years and also gives private lessons. “The thing is you have to get the kids to buy into it,” he said. Alex, a rising fifth grader, is in his first year of Franklin County JAM and is learning to play banjo. “I love bluegrass,” he said. Christopher, a rising seventh grader is in his second year of Franklin County JAM and also plays banjo. “I just think it’s cool,” he said of the program.
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SHORElINES Profile The program not only teaches students how to play the songs, but also gives them an outlet to perform them in front of a crowd. Earlier this year, the students went to Heartwood in Abingdon to participate in the Crooked Road Youth Music Festival with other JAM affiliates. “We have kids there from North Carolina and all over Virginia,” Buckman said. “Each unit gets their own time onstage.” Now in its sixth year, the festival is organized by The Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail and features 15 bands and more than 200 musicians. Heartwood is one of nine major venues along the 300-plus mile driving trail, which winds through the mountains of Southwest Virginia and highlights the heritage of the region’s traditional music. “I’ve seen some good musicians come out of it,” Buckman said of the festival. Over the summer, the kids also were invited to participate in a three-day summer camp that karen dillon
included learning to play dulcimers, writing a ballad, building an instrument and attending an old-time music concert. “We want to give them the Appalachian culture that comes with the music,” Mullens said. That’s something that Lavinder, a JAM instructor for the past three years and a public school music teacher, wholeheartedly agrees with. “I like that we’re passing on something that’s going to be a lost thing if we don’t,” she said. “I think it creates a sense of community.” And it’s the community that supports the program, too. Although the students pay a weekly fee of $10 ($5 for students on free and reduced lunch), the program relies on funding from community grants, private donations, fundraisers and SMAC to help pay for instruction, camps and workshops. The group’s next fundraising event will be Oct. 7 with the Panini Brothers at Trinity Ecumenical Parish in Moneta. For more information about Franklin County JAM, visit jamkids.org/franklin.
LEFT. Robin Lavinder (center), a JAM instructor for three years, talks to a group of guitar students before they begin practicing. BELOW. During the Crooked Road Youth Music Festival in May, Franklin County JAM students performed one of the Appalachian dances they learned while Guy Ferguson (left) played fiddle and Andy Buckman (right) played banjo. courtesy of leah prater
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Rick and Nancy Ellett of Sea Tow Smith Mountain Lake help tow a boater to shore. Sea Tow SML has nearly 1,100 members and employs 15 captains.
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company founded by Joe and Georgia Frohnhoefer in 1983. With franchises already serving the coastal areas, Sea Tow was looking to expand its services to larger inland lakes, Nancy said. “All of the franchises are family-owned and operated,” she added. “Every franchise owner knows the others by first name and helps one another out.” Today, Sea Tow Smith Mountain Lake has nearly 1,100 members and employs 15 captains. All of the captains are CPR- and first-aid certified and licensed, with a towing endorsement, through the U.S. Coast Guard, Nancy said. “Our captains are not just licensed boat captains,” she added. “They are a part of our team and share our commitment to helping boaters get the most from their time on the water.” Sea Tow SML operates two specially-outfitted, 21foot Triumph center console towboats, one out of the Gills Creek area and another one at Indian Point near channel marker R37. On weekends and holidays, though, the boats are often kept at the homes of the captains on call so they are readily accessible. Outfitted with strobe lights to enhance visibility on the water, the bright yellow boats with black graphics are equipped with fore and aft tow posts, 300 feet of heavy-duty tow line, jump-starting gear, first-aid kits, tools and extra fuel.
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Over the years, the Elletts and their captains have helped hundreds of stranded boaters, both members and non-members alike.
“We carry two 5-gallon fuel containers on board, and as we deliver gas to somebody, we’ll refill them so we’re ready for the next one,” Nancy said. While Sea Tow operates year-round, the warmer summer months are when it’s busiest — captains take turns patrolling the lake regularly on weekends and help with crowd control during special events, such as the Fourth of July fireworks at Parkway Marina.
TOP. Nancy Ellett prepares a tow line for a stranded boater. “Our mission is to help boaters have a great boating experience,” she said. RIGHT. Whether they’re patrolling the lake, handing out hot dogs at vessel safety checks or collecting toys for kids served by Lake Christian Ministries, Rick and Nancy Ellett say they enjoy helping people in the community.
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“The weekends … that’s the most important time,” Rick said. “We’ve got to be ready to respond. It’s not uncommon to have an assist underway when another call comes in. Having two boats and captains on call means we can go where we’re needed, when we’re needed. We’re shopping for a third boat to enhance our response.” Because staying safe on the water is so critical, the Frohnhoefers formed the nonprofit Sea Tow Foundation in 2007 to promote boating safety and education. Locally, Sea Tow SML teaches kids about boating safety through games, provides loaner life jackets at public boat ramps and during special events and helps raise awareness about not boating under the influence through its Designated Skipper Program. “This foundation helps us implement many of the safety programs we sponsor around the lake,” Nancy said. Over the years, the Elletts and their captains have helped hundreds of stranded boaters, both members and non-members alike.
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Nancy Ellett of Sea Tow Smith Mountain Lake uses a tablet to record the service that was provided to a boater.
Memberships also extend to family members or guests who use a member’s boat, and apply to any boat a member may borrow or rent. Sea Tow can help non-members, too. When boaters call for help, they are provided with an estimate for the service that will be needed, which varies by where the breakdown occurred and towing distance involved. Other services Sea Tow provides include help with un-groundings, salvages and pumping out partially submerged boats and personal watercraft. Depending on the situation, a Sea Tow captain may not even need to physically respond to a call. “A lot of times we can help people over the phone,” Rick said. For Smith Mountain Lake boaters, the Sea Tow Lake Card membership, which starts at $119 a year, provides coverage for any recreational boat on inland freshwater/inland waters (except in Florida), regardless of the operator. “Even if they never have to call us for help, many of our members view their annual membership as peaceof-mind,” Nancy said. “If you’re never towed, think of your membership dollars as going toward the money we spend supporting community events.”
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Colorful Creations
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verywhere you look in Nancy Erikson’s art studio, there’s a kaleidoscope of colors — deep blues, robust reds, majestic greens and vibrant oranges. Displayed on shelves and in windows are fused glass vases, coral bowls, dichroic jewelry and cheerful suncatchers, such as owls, birds and flowers. Erikson, who once earned a living as a project manager for Bank of America, has turned what started as a hobby into a full-time passion. “In September of 2009, a dear friend of mine and I took an introductory to fused glass class at our local community college,” Erikson wrote on her Facebook page. “We had no idea what we were doing and had no expectations for the class. We thought it looked like fun. A little over eight years later, I am still hooked.” In her studio, which is on the lower level of the Union Hall home she shares with her husband, Matt, and teenage son, Luke, Erikson creates one-of-a-kind pieces, forming sheets of glass into delicate works of decorative and functional art. “I am drawn to the vibrant, bold colors and the way the light comes through the glass,” she said. “By using different types of glass and layering translucent glass over opaque glass, you can achieve
some beautiful combinations.” In its simplest form, fused glass is the art of taking two or more pieces of glass and heating them in a kiln until they are fused together. The first firing fuses the pieces together into a flat piece, which then can be fired over a mold to create shapes, such as a bowl or vase. Pieces can be fired multiple times, too. “Fusing glass is an interesting balance between art and science. Most of us can easily relate to the artistic aspect ... choosing colors, designing a pattern and adding fine details,” Erikson said. “The scientific aspect can make or literally break your piece. For example, you can only fuse glass that expands and contracts at the same rate or it will eventually break.” Because the glass creations take time to fire and need just as much time to cool, it can take up to 18 hours to fire a piece of artwork. “Once you have your flat piece, you might be done or you may choose to add additional layers of glass or slump it into a bowl or vase,” Erikson said. “So to get to your final piece could be several days.” Since that first series of classes, Erikson has continued her training with regionally- and nationally-known artists and has participated in classes offered online. “I feel like I have just touched
“fusing glass is an interesting balance between art and science. The scientific aspect can make or literally break your piece.” NaNcy EriksoN
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TOP. Fused glass artist Nancy Erikson works in her studio, which is on the lower level of her home in Union Hall. LEFT. Colorful vases created with fused glass are just some of the many items that Erikson creates in her studio. OPPOSITE PAGE. Erikson creates coral baskets from strips of fused glass.
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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT. Dichroic pendants are organized in a velvet-lined case. Happy flowers and ladybugs can spruce up plants and gardens. Nightlights made of fused glass give off a colorful glow. Fused glass suncatchers hang in a window of Nancy Erikson’s studio.
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TOP. Nancy Erikson prepares to fire pieces in the kiln in her studio. abOve. In some of her pieces, Nancy Erikson can create scenes using fused glass, such as this underwater one complete with swimming fish and plant life.
the tip of the iceberg,” she said. “There are so many techniques to learn and everyday they are coming out with innovative products that allow you to explore and challenge your creativity.” As a member of Bald Knob Artists, Erikson enjoys collaborating and learning from fellow artists of other media as well. “I have learned so much from their painting techniques, color theory, how they create depth and how they get inspired,” she said of the group. “I’ve always been interested in all kinds of art forms, and the Bald Knob group includes all types of artists.” While there are some pieces that Erikson makes regularly, she also enjoys experimenting with different techniques and new products. For that,
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having a home studio comes in handy. “I usually feel most creative late at night so whenever an idea strikes, I can go down to my studio and work without disturbing anyone,” she said. “Having such a convenient studio has been a game changer for me.” One of her latest projects — something she’s not attempted previously — is to transform an old sixpaned window into a scene filled with fused glass. “We have been fortunate to travel extensively, which allows me to get inspired by other cultures and landscapes, and I always try to find local glass artists and galleries,” she said. “It’s amazing how a simple conversation on technique can change how you approach a project, and suddenly I am off in a new direction. I tend to work more to what strikes my fancy.” On a shelf next to her kiln, Erikson keeps a log of the pieces she makes and the firing schedule for each, which can allow her to make adjustments to future firing schedules. “Every time I open the kiln, it’s like Christmas,” she said. “I have an idea of what something will look like, but you never know what you’re going to get until you open it.” Once a piece of artwork is taken from the kiln, Erikson carefully sands it to ensure there are no sharp edges. “When we sand, we sand underwater lifelong resident the beautiful to keep the glass dust out of A the air,” she said. “Iofhave to be careful not to breathe it in.” Working with glass can not only be messy, but it also can be dangerous, which is why Erikson takes every precaution when sanding her pieces, wearing eye protection, a respirator and a gown. “People are kind of freaked out about working with glass, and I admit I was, too, at first, but with time, you become more comfortable,” Erikson said. And yes, she does manage to accidentally cut herself from time-to-time. “Band-Aids are my friend,” she added with a laugh. So what if Erikson creates a piece of glass art that doesn’t quite go according to what she had envisioned? She keeps a plastic bin under the sink in her studio to store those pieces, so eventually they can be transformed into something else. When Erikson is not in MLS#806715, her studio,$400,000, she canOver be7 Private Ac found selling her pieces at various shows and craft fairs. She’s working on her inventory for two larger shows coming later this year, Olde Salem Days in September and The Stocked Market in November. She also will participate in the Artisan Saturdays series at Explore Park. Erikson’s fused glass artwork can be found at Southern Roots near Westlake Corner and the Artisan MLS#807719, $595,000, Dream Home Lo Center in Rocky Mount. She also has items for sale at Second Helpings Gallery in Roanoke, River District Artisans in Danville and Heartwood in Abingdon. Erikson said that she also hopes to develop a website and online store in the future.
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TOP. The dock includes covered and open areas that offer a spectacular view up the Blackwater River arm of the lake past Christmas Tree Island. ABOVE. An oversized dock house makes food prep easy.
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And it’s the ideal place for entertaining. “We love it when friends and neighbors come over by boat, PWC, paddleboard, kayak or floaty,” Barbara said. “The more spontaneous, the better. Whenever we’re down here, guests are welcome.” With a dock house nearly twice the size of the 72 square feet that is now allowed by Appalachian’s shoreline management plan, there’s room for a bar pass-through opening, a 10-foot countertop with built-in cabinets beneath for glassware, snacks and serving items, plus a separate storage closet for skis, fishing rods and other dock stuff. “We probably average two nights a week when invited guests are with us,” Barbara said. “And when
TOP. Amazing sunsets are one benefit of a dock that faces west. RIGHT. Bill and Barbara Beck enjoy entertaining friends and family on the dock at their home in The Water’s Edge.
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Like the Becks, many lakers use their docks as an extension of their home. It can be an ideal place to entertain family and friends for a casual dinner party or social gathering. “We love it when friends and neighbors come over by boat, PWC, paddleboard, kayak or floaty,” Barbara said. “The more spontaneous, the better. Whenever we’re down here, guests are welcome.”
the grandkids (Tyler, 13 and Kylie, 11) visit from Raleigh, it’s just non-stop activity down here. They can’t get enough of being on the dock, riding the Jet Ski with us, kayaking, fishing and swimming.” Bill remembers hearing about the lake being flooded back in 1964 when he was a junior at Lynchburg’s E.C. Glass High School. After he and Barbara married and he completed his degree at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, the couple settled in Burlington, North Carolina, as he pursued a career
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in packaging. Along the way they built a home in Mountain View Shores, which served as their weekend retreat for 20 years. “I traveled a lot, and would fly back to Raleigh or Greensboro on Friday, dash home and then we’d rush off to be at the lake,” Bill recalled. “Then I said, ‘This is silly. We should just get a place I can come straight home to.’ We were attracted to The Water’s Edge for its ambiance, amenities and social opportunities. It’s been a great place to live.” Barbara, who took up golf around the time Bill’s interest in the game was waning, also enjoys being on The Water’s Edge links a couple times a week. Bill offered lakers this dock maintenance tip: “For a while I would power-wash the Trex decking every year or two. But I’ve found that spraying with a 5050 mix of bleach and water, then hosing it off after 10 minutes or so, is much faster and works just as well. Yeah, it has lightened the color some, but that just brightens everything up.”
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He added, “Everything is multifunctional,” as he demonstrated how the cabinets under the living room TV cleverly open and extend to become a dining table for six. The coffee table converts to a bench for the dining table — it gets repositioned easily because there’s felt on the bottom of the legs to avoid scratching the reclaimed walnut wood flooring. The living room sofa, with storage underneath for bed linens, transforms into a double bed once the dining table slides back into the wall. “This makes a nice extra bedroom,” said Park, who supplemented the powder room on the first floor with an outdoor shower. “Perfect for kid-use during the lake season.” The kitchen sports sleek quartz countertops, a full size side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, a full size dishwasher, a stove, an oven, a microwave and a sink that paritally converts to a cutting board. A modern-looking, wall-mounted spice rack and a magnetic knife holder help reduce countertop clutter, and a hanging stainless steel potholder lends a gourmet feel to the kitchen. Wine is stored above a large window that floods the work area with natural light.
This tiny home was built recently on a 2-acre lot on Oakshire Lane on the Blackwater River arm of the lake as a guest house. Its features include decorative shutters, a weathered-shake exterior and sweeping views of the lake from a patio and a deck. With 120 feet of shoreline, there’s also a 1,500-square-foot dock.
The outside measures 20-feet by 20-feet, and its two floors encompass a total of just 800 square feet of indoor living space, qualifying it as tiny, according to Wikipedia, although there is no building industry standard for tiny.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT. The kitchen features full size appliances, a pot rack and a magnetic spice jar holder. The entryway looks into the kitchen and living room. A bookcase in the living room easily converts into a dining table that seats six. The bench sofa in the living room can be transformed into a double bed.
“I had to be very precise with spaces,” Park said. “The oven door only clears the window molding by a quarter inch. Even though it‘s all tiny, everything is built to code.” The stairway, for example, is not a ladder to a loft or a metal spiral. Instead, it’s full size with wrought iron banisters, reclaimed wood treads and railings
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that are both functional and attractive. A roomy pantry is tucked under the stairs, easily accessible from the kitchen. The upper level includes the master bedroom with a queen size bed and a bathroom that includes a shower. A cozy, windowed office space above the stairway, with a built-in computer desk, is accessible by steps that double as a nightstand. The bedroom door opens to a deck with both a sitting area and a comfortable porch swing made of reclaimed wormy chestnut. Here again, clearances are precise. The interior features natural light and brightness with lots of windows, an important factor for such a small house. It makes you want to look outside and be outdoors. The TVs, one in the living room and one in the master bedroom, emphasize it’s a guy’s house. There’s just enough decorating to provide a
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sleek look with pops of color via master bedroom throw pillows, which can be stowed inside the headboard compartment when the bed is in use. The porch swing is accented by colorful pillows as well. Park credited Jessica Byrd of By Design Interiors for helping with the decorating. Dark, reclaimed walnut flooring throughout gives a feeling of richness and contrasts well with white walls and moldings. The lot has 120 feet of shoreline on which Park built a 1,500-square-foot dock — “actually three times the space inside the house,” he said with a grin. “I wanted to create this cottage-effect on the house, so I used the look of weathered shakes; I put on a slate roof, and I have round gutters and downspouts that give the appearance of aged copper,” he added. Park’s tiny house on the lake proves that, indeed, one can be “living the dream” in a charming tiny cottage.
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Andrew Mather, general manager of Peaks of Otter Lodge, which employs 70 seasonal employees, said October is the busiest month as visitors come to admire the fall foliage. Sharp Top is the tallest of the three peaks with an altitude of 3,875 feet.
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An hour’s drive north as the crow flies, Peaks of Otter rises skyward as part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Steeped in rustic history and rural legend, the area is thought to have been used by Native Americans as a favorite mountain pass-
through, and it’s been hypothesized that the origin of the Peaks of Otter name may have come from the Cherokee term “Ottari,” which translates to “high mountain.” European settlers began to converge in the area in the mid-1700s. Two of the earliest known settlers were Charles and Robert Ewing, who had emigrated from Scotland. Another popular theory is that the mountainous area was named for a namesake back in Scotland, the twin peaks of Otterburn. There’s also lore that prescribes that Charles and Robert named the area after the Ewing surname, which has been noted by some historians as “Clan of the Ewing Otter.” SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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day trips The Peaks of Otter area soon became a bustling community, especially after a turnpike was constructed that connected the area to what is now Bedford. The base of the mountain area became dotted with the homes of more than 20 families, a church and a school. Also as a fixture within this enclave, in part in response to the frequency of travelers through the area, was a hotel. The welcoming of the weary traveler became part of the historical imprint of this community. Though the original hotel met its demise by an unfortunate fire, another hotel thrived in the area as did a small establishment known as Polly Wood’s Ordinary B&B. This diminutive log cabin offered shelter and home-cooked meals to passers-through from the 1820s into the 1850s. The structure still stands on the grounds of what is now Peaks of Otter Lodge. Given the historical backdrop of this area, it’s little wonder that the location appealed to the National Park Service as a potential area to be developed for tourists. When construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began
in 1935 as a means to connect Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, plans included the development of the Peaks of Otter region as a recreational and service area adjacent to the parkway. By 1964 the park service had created Abbott Lake that sits at the base of the peaks and had built Peaks of Otter Lodge on its shores. Today, Peaks of Otter Lodge remains operational and serves as testament to the care and effort that was put into its construction. Though the National Park Service retains ownership of the lodge, the management of the property is now spearheaded by Delaware North, ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in the world. Delaware North manages national venues, including Grand Canyon National Park and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The beauty of Peaks of Otter Lodge shines through in its simplicity. Walking through its front doors, guests are greeted by a large check-in and information area constructed of weathered wood and copper. One of the many surprises is the discovery that this front desk was constructed by the current lodge general manager, and sometime furniture maker, Andrew Mather. Though genuinely humble, Mather beamed with pride when he shared that construction of this impressive front desk was completed in “about a day.” Serving as general manager since 2013, it’s apparent that Mather possesses a personal passion for this historic landmark. During a recent tour, as Mather reviewed some of the amenities — a large wood and copper fireplace that is original to the lodge, a lake brimming with fish ready for catch and release as well as three otters and 63 guest rooms that recently received a $750,000 spruce-up — his demeanor became that of a proud parent describing his child’s achievements. His excitement was palpable when he described future improvement plans that include the addition of a new snack bar at the base of Sharp Top trail, enhanced capacity for weddings and small conferences and canoes and fire pits to be placed lakeside for guests and visitors alike. “You don’t have to stay at the lodge in order to
TOP LEFT. Families and hikers take advantage of a warm April weekday to picnic along Abbott Lake, which sits at the base of the Peaks of Otter. LEFT. Polly Wood’s Ordinary B&B offered shelter and home-cooked meals to passers-through from the 1820 through the 1850s. The structure still stands today near Peaks of Otter Lodge.
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utilize all the area offers,” Mather noted. “Many visitors come to enjoy the lake and hiking trails and don’t necessarily stay overnight at the lodge. We are, after all, a national park.” The lodge employs 70 seasonal employees and its peak months of operation are April through November. October is a particularly popular month, and the lodge often sells out as tourists flock to watch Mother Nature’s annual fall colors spectacle. Especially during these busy periods, the lunch buffet offered in the lodge’s expansive dining room helps to accommodate individual travelers alongside busloads of nature lovers. For those who choose to stay overnight, all of the lodge’s guest rooms were constructed so that each has a view of Abbott Lake. The rooms are simple, in an old-fashioned kind of way. Finishings are basic and clean, if a bit sparse. However, it is of course the spectacular outdoor surroundings that bring most to the area. One small quirk of the guest rooms, which shouldn’t be missed, is that in each bathroom, carved into the original blue tiles, you will find a small slit above which reads “RAZOR BLADES” in raised letters above the opening in the tile. Razor blades of
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT. On a clear day, you can see the true picturesque beauty of Peaks of Otter Lodge nestled next to Abbott Lake at the base of the mountains. A large wood and copper fireplace that is original to the lake greets visitors as they enter the main lobby. The path that meanders along Abbott Lake also leads overnight guests to their rooms at the lodge. The Peaks of Otter consists of three distinct peaks — Sharp Top, Flat Top and Harkening Hill.
yesteryear were deposited into this wall tile, to fall behind the tile — with no means of retrieval. To this day these small inches of metal remain tucked away and undisturbed in the bathroom walls. As lovely and inviting as this historic lodge is, it’s the area’s hiking trails that draw many a trekker to this destination. The Peaks of Otter consists of three distinct peaks: Sharp Top, Flat Top and Harkening Hill. The highest is Sharp Top, with an altitude of
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The lore of the Peaks of Otter also includes the legend of the Beale treasure ... estimated to be worth a modern-day value of more than $20 million.
TOP. Sunflowers wave in a summer breeze in a valley just below the Peaks of Otter in Bedford. TOP RIGHT. The check-in and information desk was built by the lodge’s current general manager and furniture maker Andrew Mather.
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3,875 feet. If you are not so inclined to hike from bottom to top, there is a shuttle available to squire you up a windy path that will get you almost to the top of the peak — the last 1,500 feet are only accessible by foot. It’s worth the extra effort to see one of the most splendid views in Virginia. On a clear day you can look down and see the true picturesque beauty of the lodge nestled next to the reflective lake at the base of the mountains.
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The lore of the Peaks of Otter also includes the legend of the Beale treasure. Sometime in the early 1800s (the exact date is a bit blurry) legend has it that for reasons that remain mostly unclear, Thomas Jefferson Beale
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buried a treasure that included gold, silver and jewels somewhere near the present day town of Montvale, near Bedford. The treasure is estimated to be worth a modern-day value of more than $20 million. Beale left behind three coded messages that supposedly reveal the exact location of the treasure. To date, no one has cracked the code and found the fortune, though many have tried. Even the famed treasure hunter Mel Fisher set out with a crew to follow the clues, but he too turned up empty-handed. Some believe the treasure has already been found, while others continue to study the clues and believe finding the Beale treasure remains a true possibility. In a place like the Peaks of Otter, where legends abound, a hidden treasure chest is not outside the realm of possibilities.
LEFT. Bedford is home to numerous shops and restaurants. MIDDLE. Each year, visitors flock to Peaks of Otter Winery to attend the annual Horse and Hound Festival. BOTTOM. Emerson Creek Pottery’s outlet store features dinnerware, teapots, pitchers, vases and lamps in a variety of designs, including one inspired by the Peaks of Otter.
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Peaks of Otter Winery. Owned and operated by Danny Johnson and his wife Nancy, this apple orchard turned winery has something for everyone. The winery draws crowds of more than 4,000 each July to its Horse and Hound Festival, a fundraiser to benefit animal-related charities. If you happen to visit on a day when Danny is available, pull up a stool to the wine tasting bar and be entertained by this gifted storyteller. As Danny tells it, “If you’re not having fun, it’s a job; if you’re having fun, it’s a hobby.” 2122 Sheep Creek Road Bedford, VA 24523
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1-31 JUNIOR RANGER MONTH | At Booker T. Washington National Monument for children ages 6-12. 540-721-2094, nps.gov/bowa
1 MONETA FIREWORX FEST | An Independence Day celebration with fireworks, food, an adult beverage garden, kids’ activities and live music by The Worx. Music runs from 6-10 p.m., followed by fireworks. Admission is $5 (kids 10 and younger admitted free) with proceeds benefiting the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department. 540-871-0321, facebook. com/downtownmoneta 86
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STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m. SUNSET SATURDAY | JUlY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | At Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery. 7-10 p.m. 540296-1393, smlwine.com
1-2 UPTOWN | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
2 FIREWORKS CRUISE | Enjoy the fireworks aboard the Virginia Dare. 8-11 p.m. Reservations required. 540297-7100, vadarecruises.com
HOMESPUN | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
3 SMl PHOTO ClUB MEETING | The club is dedicated to improving the photography skills of its members and is open to any skill level. 7-9 p.m. Moneta/SML Library. Free
BODY BASICS | Beginner level strengthening training session for adult seniors at Essig Recreation Center. The class is held for eight weeks and each class lasts an hour. 10 a.m. $10 (for eight weeks). 540483-9293, playfranklincounty.com
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SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE FIREWORKS jUly 2 | A family-oriented holiday tradition featuring food vendors, live music, rides for the kids and fireworks. Gates open at 3 p.m., fireworks launch at 10. Admission is free but the event is a fundraiser for Saunders Volunteer Fire Company and donations will be accepted. A $10 per-car parking fee applies. If coming by boat, remember this is a no-wake event. 540-297-4412, smlfireworks.org
INDEPENDENCE DAy CElEBRATION | At Mitchell’s Point Marina, Huddleston. The best place to be for this event is anchored just off shore near channel marker C3 as parking at the marina is limited. mitchellspoint.com
AlMA HESSON | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
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6 CARIlION WEllNESS EDUCATIONAl SERIES | Free monthly educational series and group exercise classes at Runk & Pratt, Smith Mountain Lake. Topic: “Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle,” presented by clinical dietician Troy Mueller. 2-4 p.m. Free. 540-989-5758, mwsowder@carilionclinic.org
MIDDlE SCHOOl AGE BICyClE MEET-UP | Weekly program that covers safety, bike repair and riding styles. Waid Recreation Park, Rocky Mount. Free. Ages 11-14. Helmets and registration required. 540-4839293, playfranklincounty.com
SHINE RUNNERS PUB RUN | 3-5mile run/walk. Sponsored by Franklin County Parks and Recreation. 6 p.m. Free. Chaos Mountain Brewing Co. playfranklincounty.com PAINTING WITH ED GOWEN | Paint Robert Warren’s “Underwater Friends.” All supplies provided. Advance registration required. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $85 non-members ($75 members). 276-632-3221, piedmontarts.org
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7 OUT OF SPITE | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
TRUE CADENCE | Live music at Hot Shots. 7-10 p.m.
8 CARILION CLINIC HEALTH WALK AND TALK | Guided walk and talk along the 1.5-mile Jack-O-Lantern Branch Trail at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Bring bottled water and wear comfortable walking shoes. 9:30 a.m. Free. 540-484-8569
13TH ANNUAL HORSE AND HOUND WINE FESTIVAL | Wine tasting, live music and arts, crafts and food vendors. Events throughout the day incorporate horses and dogs. Johnson’s Orchards, Bedford. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 540-586-3707, bedfordwine.com
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SEVEN MILE FORD | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m. TOMMY COX | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
9 JIMMY WILSON | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
PORCH DOGS | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
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Free walk around Rocky Mount. Meet at the rear entrance of Franklin County Public Library. 6-7:30 p.m. Preregistration required. 540-266-6000
WINE DINNER | At The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. 6-9 p.m. Reservations required. 540-721-4333, theblackwatercafe.com
BUSINESS BASICS | An introduction to owning your own business. 4-7 p.m. Roanoke Chamber of Commerce, 210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke. $20 preregistration required at www. roanokesmallbusiness.com
11 LEARN TO PADDLEBOARD GUIDED ADVENTURE | Learn the basics of paddleboarding from a seasoned professional. SML Community Park. 2-3:30 p.m. $29. playfranklincounty.com
TUESDAY EVENING SOCIAL PADDLE | Try stand-up paddleboarding. All equipment provided. SML Community Park. 6:308:30 p.m. $20. playfranklincounty.com
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MOVIES ON THE MOVE: “KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS” | At Snow Creek Community Ball Field, sponsored by Franklin County Parks and Recreation. Free. Movie starts at dusk. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and flashlight. Concessions available for purchase. playfranklincounty.com
TALKING DREADS | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $24
SHAME FOR SYDNEY | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m. STEEL RAIN | Live music at Hot Shots. 7-10 p.m.
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18 JERRY DOUGLAS BAND | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $37 general admission, $49.50 gold section
20 EMMYLOU HARRIS | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $76.50
by Franklin County Parks and Recreation. 6 p.m. Free. Sunken City Brewing Co. playfranklincounty.com
21 DRAGONFLY | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m. HIGH ROAD | Live music at Hot Shots. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
21-23 BLUE RIDGE HERB LORE GATHERING | A weekend-long gathering for adults interested in learning about the cultivation and uses of herbs in healing and other applications. Ferrum College. $95. blueridgeinstitute.org
22 PAINT NIGHT | With local artist Lisa Floyd aboard the Virginia Dare. 6-9 p.m. Reservations required. 540-2977100, vadarecruises.com
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WIlDlIFE WEDNESDAy JULY 19 | Have lunch aboard the Virginia Dare while a SML State Park interpreter discusses wildlife that call Smith Mountain Lake home. Noon-2 p.m. Reservations required. 540-297-7100, vadarecruises.com
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chair and enjoy live music with “Over the Hill Gang.” Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion. 8 p.m. $5 per person (children 12 and under admitted free). smlspfriends.com
SAM BUSH | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $42.50 general admission, $56.50 gold section
BOUNCE | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m. RON BGO | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
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SML CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA JULY 29 | A race between boats made entirely of cardboard at W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center in Wirtz. Enjoy a day of racing, music and refreshments. 540-7933354, retreatatthelake. com
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23 RAY MARTIN | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m. JASON RING | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m. SISTER HAZEL | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $27
25 WAKE THE WORLD | Boat owners gather at Crazy Horse Marina near Scruggs for a daylong event to provide watersports opportunities to disadvantaged youth and those with disabilities. Volunteers are welcome. Contact Ken Hayes for information on participating. 540-721-9253, smwake.com HAWAIIAN DINNER | Themed dinner aboard the Virginia Dare. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Reservations required. 540-297-7100, vadarecruises.com
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RICK RIZZI | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
MOVIES ON THE MOVE: “MOANA” | At Smith Mountain
JUBAL EARLY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL | (Rescheduled from May
Lake Community Park, sponsored by Franklin County Parks and Recreation. Movie starts at dusk. Free. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and flashlight. Concessions available for purchase. playfranklincounty.com
13) At Crazy Horse Marina, featuring bluegrass bands, barbecue, hot dogs and beverages. Bring a chair or blanket. $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12 (5 and younger admitted free). 540-719-0620, www.crazyhorsemarina.com
HAWAIIAN DINNER CRUISE | Themed dinner aboard the Virginia Dare. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Reservations required. 540-297-7100, vadarecruises.com
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ROLL OVER CANCER BENEFIT BICYCLE RIDE | At Chaos Mountain Brewing, Callaway. 25- or 50-mile ride starting at 9 a.m. Free. Donations accepted. 334-1600, rollovercancer.org
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28-29 FUZZY LOGIC | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
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30 SEAN BERA | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m. MIKE AND ANGIE | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
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One glance at the cover of his new book, “Shorts in a Bunch,” and you can probably guess that Jim Morrison has a sense of humor. It’s a drawing of three pairs of boxer shorts strung along a clothesline. “The shorts with the hearts are love stories; the camo shorts represent the military stories and the polka dots are everything else,” Morrison said. The stories — 62 in all — are each placed in alliteratively-titled chapters, including “Amusing Anecdotes,” “Tall Tales,” “Eclectic Essays,” “Heroic Histories,” “Poems” and “Playful Plays.” “It’s all the things I’ve written over the past 25 years,” said Morrison, who is an active member of the Virginia Writers Club, Roanoke Valley Writers chapter and Lake Writers. “Most of them are humorous.” In the “Amusing Anecdotes” chapter, readers go on everyday adventures with Morrison. “These are funny things that have happened to Edie and me,” Morrison said of him and his wife. Take, for example, the time Morrison found a neighbor in the street sitting under a water sprinkler. “As I got closer, I could see a person sitting on the asphalt in the middle of the street,” he wrote. “Closer yet, I could see that it was a woman sitting in the street. The entire portion of the street where she was sitting was wet. On her head was a plastic shower cap.” The “Tall Tales” chapter features fictional pieces, such as the rejection letter that Harper Lee receives from Acme Literary Agency for “To Kill a Mockingbird.” “Similar to my advice to other firsttime novelists, I suggest you put ‘To Kill
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a Mockingbird’ under your bed and start anew,” wrote Myron “My” Opia to Lee in the fictitious letter. “You’ll need to hone your writer’s skills if you want ever to be more than just a ‘one-book’ author.” Morrison said he inherited his sense of humor from his lawyer father who loved telling jokes. “He laughed so hard he couldn’t get to the punchline,” Morrison recalled. “I’ve always loved to laugh. I think I probably inherited that from him.” But Morrison’s writings haven’t always been humorous. “A lot of my writing has been pretty serious,” said Morrison of his career as a civilian executive in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. After he retired, Morrison wrote “Bedford Goes to War,” a drama about Bedford County’s experience in World War II. That eventually turned into a historical book titled, “Bedford Goes to War: The Heroic Story of a Small Virginia Community in World War II.” With the research he had collected for “Bedford Goes to War,” Morrison also wrote “Class of 1940: Coming of Age in World War II,” another historical novel that illustrated what life was like leading up to the war. In the “Heroic Histories” chapter of his book, Morrison pays homage to veterans with his essays about D-Day, Veterans Day, World War II and the military service of U.S. presidents. Also threaded throughout “Shorts in a Bunch” are snippets about life at Smith Mountain Lake. In one account, Morrison writes about watching a herd of deer swim across Betty’s Creek one January afternoon. “We think all eight were females. We nicknamed them the ‘She-Does,’ a takeoff on the ‘She-Doos,’” Morrison wrote.
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“Their four-legged affiliates, the SheDoes, may not be as smart, but they gave us a thrill, as well as some concern, when arrayed only in deerskin, they launched out on an afternoon jaunt on cold, beautiful and always amazing Smith Mountain Lake.” “Shorts in a Bunch” is 324 pages and available for sale on Amazon.com for $15 (a Kindle edition sells for $2.99). — Karen Dillon, Editor
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Louisa Meets Bear
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In Lisa Gornick’s third novel, “Louisa Meets Bear,” she takes a poignant trip through the psyche of numerous characters whose lives interconnect in some way, shape or form. The title of the book is a bit misleading as you only see Louisa and Bear interact in three chapters, but people they love or know become entangled, capturing the essence of just how small a world it really is. Louisa and Bear, whose real name is William Callahan, meet while at Princeton together. They instantly fall in love, but it’s not meant to be. Gornick takes this opportunity to explore human relationships and their complexities, which then stem out into more intricate connections between characters. Though you don’t stay with the characters for very long and you never see their stories resolved, the messy, disorganized endings leave you with a sense of perfect incompletion. Gornick definitely knows that the meat of a story lies not in the destination but in the journey. The numerous relationships aren’t just romantic, either. We are given a mixture of associations, including a young woman who gives her baby up for adoption after finally understanding why her own mother left and a mother meeting her son’s middleaged, blind piano student. Gornick shows readers that it’s not just the people in your life whose relationships and opinions matter to you, but also those who come into your life because of those people. Readers will become hyper aware of the people they come in brief contact with. What is great about this novel is that each chapter can be read as an individual story, but because of the entwining narratives, it comes together to create one cohesive piece. For me, I had to keep a character map in order to understand and recognize where the stories overlapped. Some connections were obvious; others were buried deep within the words. And though the reader spends only a short time with each character, Gornick is able to keep the readers’ empathy and interest by making the characters dynamic and round. For some readers, the lack of resolution might disappoint, but because of the depth of character and characterization, it’s easy to forgive. Gornick has written a very easy read, but one worth reading over again to find what’s missed. With her style of creating poignant relationships and journeys, and her effortless characterization, “Louisa Meets Bear” is a novel in which it’s all about the path that takes you to the end, not the end itself. — Alexis Helms
Humorist Michael Perry’s new novel, “The Jesus Cow,” despite a few missteps, is an interesting and humorous work set in the small Wisconsin town of Swivel. At times, it feels like an updated version of Sinclair Lewis’ “Main Street”: a portrait of a small town attempting to keep itself together against outside forces. The main crux of the story — and the genesis for the title — is when a small calf is born on farmer Harley Jackson’s farm. The calf has an unmistakeable likeness of Jesus Christ on its side, and at first, Harley is reluctant to let anyone else see the cow. Soon, however, Harley is swayed by a friend (and by a divine accident) to use the Jesus Cow as a sideshow attraction that becomes so successful that Lloyd’s of London is willing to indemnify the cow. Of course, the exhibit brings a lot of money to Harley and a lot of unwanted notoriety to the town. The resulting conflict leads to a conflagration that engulfs the town and deeply affects all of the characters, changing their lives. There are places where Perry stumbles, however. One of the main characters has a really big secret, and the fact is stated twice within the first two chapters; the secret is then revealed around chapter seven, and once that happens, the ending of the novel is predictable for any astute readers. The finale, then, is robbed of some of its momentum. Also, Perry tends to oversatirize his characters. Klute Sorenson is the town’s partially successful businessman who drives a Hummer and listens to financial and management audiobooks at full volume. And he lulls himself to sleep by listening to stock reports. And he hands out copies of “Atlas Shrugged” at meetings. And he speaks in catchphrases. Most of the characters suffer through this process, where a point is introduced and then belaboured, the humor wears thin. Perry’s characters do progress and change throughout the book, some for better, others for worse, but the initial introduction of each of them feels hamfisted at times. Even so, Perry’s writing is crisp and infectious and it is entirely possible to read “The Jesus Cow” in one sitting. The characters are lively, and the plot progresses, well drawn, and what propels the narrative is that each of them has a different perspective on where Swivel should go for the future. Some feel that the town is losing religion. Others feel it needs to be more developed. Others are just fine with the way it is. Perry thrives in these conflicts and he pokes fun at modern life, switching between astute criticisms of marketing, reality shows, religion and capitalism, among many other subjects. “The Jesus Cow” is a slightly flawed, but ultimately intelligent book that reveals the absurdity of the modern condition. — Jason Barr SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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Thursday-Sunday The Cry of Christ Presents “Crown of the Crucified” This live musical drama features the story of Jesus Christ, his life, death and resurrection, told in a different light each year. Where: Halesford Baptist Church, 2485 Lost Mountain Road, Wirtz When: 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday Cost: Free, seating reservations are highly recommended Contact: www.halesford.com/easterdrama
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The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a trio of recent thefts from businesses near Westlake Corner. The first theft occurred sometime during the evening of March 24 when a patio set was stolen from True Organics on Scruggs Road, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Maj. Mike Bowman said employees noticed the furniture
was missing when they arrived for work the following day. Outdoor wicker furniture was reported stolen March 27 from David James Homes’ model in LakeWatch Plantation near the Franklin County Family YMCA. The General Store on Scruggs Road also reported two outdoor chairs and a picnic table were stolen March 29. Rita Grisetti, co-owner of The General Store, said she never expected something like that would ever happen. “We have never had any problems.” Grisetti said that she once acci-
dentally left store items on display outside overnight, but when she returned the following morning, the items were still there. “Now we are paranoid,” Grisetti said, adding that she will no longer be as trusting. The two chairs taken from The General Store had been secured by a cable that was cut. Grisetti said the 10-foot picnic table would have needed a lot of strength to lift, as well as a large truck or trailer to haul it off. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported it has no leads at this time. Investigators are look-
ing at surveillance video from area businesses as well as checking with area pawn shops and websites to see if there has been any effort to resell the items, said Capt. Paul Caldwell. The sheriff’s office asks that business owners and residents consider moving their lawn furniture indoors or to a place where it can be monitored by security cameras or alarms to prevent future thefts. Anyone with information is asked to contact Caldwell at 352-5174 or paul. caldwell@franklincountyva.gov.
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Saturday Friends of SML State Park Osprey 10K/5K Run/Walk A USATF-sanctioned event suitable for participants of all ages and activity levels. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Where: SML State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston When: 9 a.m. Cost: $30, $35 race day Contact: Register at www. smlspfriends.com/osprey10k5k Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny By the Bedford Humane Society. Where: Moneta Farm & Home Center, 11739 Moneta Road When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $5 per photo Contact: 586-6100
CALENDAR Wednesday Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Legislative update. Bring a bag lunch. Where: Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Road, Moneta When: Noon Cost: Free Contact: 297-5530
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Men’s Cancer Support Group Spouses are welcome. General discussion. Where: Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Drive, Moneta When: 3 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 721-4330 Feed Bag to Tote Bag Recycling Workshop Recycle a colorful chicken or other livestock feed bags into a reusable totes. Ages 16 and older. Feed bags and sewing machines provided. Where: Westlake Branch Library, 84 Westlake Road, Suite 109, Hardy When: 2 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 483-3098, option 2 to register Adam Ezra Group Landing pad stage. Where: Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount When: 8 p.m. Cost: $14 general admission Contact: 484-8277, www.harvestermusic.com Michael Ray Country. Where: Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount When: 8 p.m. Cost: $12 general admission Contact: 484-8277, www.harvestermusic.com
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Josh Gilbert of Roanoke, winner of the 5K, crosses a stream along the trail.
Dozens of runners braved the steep slopes and trails around the Smith Mountain Dam for the Dam 50K and 5K on April 1. This is the second year for the event that added a new challenge for the 5K runners. This year both the 50K and the 5K participants faced a 1,300-foot climb during one section of the course. Known as the “death climb” by runners, it was added to make the 5K one of the most difficult around, according to race organizer Lauren Acker. “The death climb is a big part of the 50K race,” Acker said. “We decided to make it part of the 5K so it would be the hardest 5K ever.” While the area had experienced heavy rain over the past few days, runners experienced good weather for race day. The course was mostly dry by the start of the
race. “The weather was beautiful,” Acker said. The top finisher in the 5K was Josh Gilbert of Roanoke with a time of 31:48. He admitted that the 1,300-foot climb was difficult. “I don’t know if there is a harder 5K anywhere around here,” Gilbert said. Erica Martin of Moneta was the top female finisher in the 5K with a time of 1:02:35. Stephen Mohr of Arlington, Virginia was the top finisher in the 50K with a time of 4:25:32. He placed fourth in last year’s 50K at the dam. Lindsay DiMarco of Durham, North Carolina was the top female finisher in the 50K with a time of 5:52:55.
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Residents gather to talk about concerns at lake By Jason Dunovant Assembly, including legislation that jason.dunovant involved the lake. @smithmountainlaker.com Poindexter, who has been involved 721-4675 (ext. 407) with preventing zebra mussels from invading Virginia lakes, said he joined The Smith Mountain Lake Associa- with other legislators to ask the Departtion held its annual town hall meeting ment of Game and Inland Fisheries to at Trinity Ecumenical Parish in Moneta study the invasive species. on March 28. The event provided lake He also requested that the DGIF hold residents with an update on news from community meetings to give the public SMLA as well as a chance to hear from an opportunity to learn more about the community leaders. issue, which will be held later this year. JASON DUNOVANT | Laker Weekly Keynote speaker Del. Charles PoinS M L A m e m b e r C a s e y K ro l l George Tawes (left) accepted the Karl Martin Water dexter, R-Franklin County, discussed Safety Award from water safety council chairman Pat See MEETING, 2 his recent work in the Virginia General Massa.
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June, July, and August. These 92 days of the calendar encompass our collective exhale and need for a little R&R. We vacation, we relax, we frolic and we be merry. What often accompanies this universal time-out? The perfect summer song. There’s something magical about the summer months that brings forth in humans the need to connect through the gift of song. Outdoor concerts spring up across our landscape, encouraging us to pull out the lounge chairs, lawn blankets and perhaps a celebratory libation. Looking back across history, you’ll find that the summer concert is steeped in traditions of bandstands in parks and other public spaces. Larger musical events also gravitate to the callings of our summer fun sirens. Woodstock happened in August. Burning Man happens in August. Few other times of the year encourage dialing up the volume as we sing along with the sweet thumping vibrations of summer. OK, there’s Christmas, but that’s a specific holiday, and the December tunes are often the ones we’ve heard over and over for decades. What I’m alluding to here are musical sounds and lyrics with a certain joie de vivre; the encapsulation of that intangible spark that catapults a tune into classic summer song territory. The life cycle of the perfect summer song conveniently stretches out over the time frame of our summertime merriment. As example, I give you the classic summer song “Who Let the Dogs Out?” It begins with the “buzz.” “Who Let the Dogs Out? (WLTDO)” has been attributed to Trinidadian artist Asslem Douglas and then later covered by The Baha Men
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who recorded “WLTDO” in 1999 and released it as a single in July 2000. However, even before this release, the song had been buzzing around places such as Mississippi State University — the Bulldogs were using it as their anthem. It’s reported that the Seattle Mariners were the first major league baseball team to use “WLTDO” when they debuted the song as a joke at a June 2000 game. Part of the lore of the song is that the New York Mets also claim dibs as the first team to use the ditty in their ballpark. Suddenly, it’s everywhere. This is when the magic happens. A special, can’t-quite-nail-down-all-the-ingredients, recipe is bestowed upon the tune, and it explodes across the universe. “WLTDO” was everywhere. Blaring across every Smith Mountain Lake dock, blasting from boat consoles and lighting up car dashboards, everyone was exclaiming “Oh, I LOVE this song – turn it up!” The overkill. Eventually, many a summer tune heads into I-am-so-sick-of-this-song territory. Indeed, a few short months in, our glee turned to groans as we replied to no one in particular “I don’t care about those damn dogs!” A footnote is that in 2007 Rolling Stone declared “WLTDO” one of the top 20 most annoying songs ever. What will emerge as THE summer song of 2017? Is there another “Call Me Maybe” just around the corner? Tune in to find out. Kimberly Dalferes is the author of “I Was In Love With a Short Man Once” and “Magic Fishing Panties.” Her humor blog, “The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats,” is online at kimdalferes.com.
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