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You can pick up a copy of Laker 365 and Laker Map at dozens of locations around the region or at Laker Media’s office.
Turn to Laker 365 — our complete guide to restaurants, recreation, shopping and lodging — to get you where you want to be at the lake. This year’s edition has expanded listings and section titles, making it easier to find information while also giving you more of SML at your fingertips. Laker Map, our wildly popular access point for tourists and residents, will help you navigate all reaches of the lake, from Bay Roc to The Water’s Edge. This year, Laker Media has partnered with the 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee to showcase some of the biggest events of 2016.
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Contents March/April 2016
Love the Lake
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ANNIVERSARY With 50 years of life comes 50 years of change. The SML area is now far different from its humble beginnings.
Take the Laker With You
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FEATURES
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ON THE WATER While summer and sun go hand-in-hand at Smith Mountain Lake, the sun’s rays — or more specifically, its ultraviolet radiation — is the enemy of fiberglass boats. There are several ways to stay protected.
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FIT & HEALTHY April’s Dam 50 Festival — which includes an ultramarathon, a 5K and a fun run — will be an early lead-off to the lake’s 50th anniversary celebration throughout the summer.
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PROFILES An event dubbed Reality Check at Staunton River High School gives students a meaningful glimpse of their future financial responsibilities.
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SALVAGED SUCCESS When the Binghams hired Robert Kulp of “Salvage Dawgs” to build their home, the goal was that “the property had to pull you outside. That’s where the fun is.”
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WOODCRAFT Brad Bowman is skilled in the art of making Windsor chairs that blend comfort and elegance with an old-fashioned touch.
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NEW LOT The Gregorys had a lot of work to do to turn an overgrown lot in Huddleston into a beautiful slice of lake living.
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PHOTOGRAPHY With these photography tips, you’ll feel confident that your camera is recording your garden exactly the way you see it.
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ANNUAL LISTINGS Our extensive list of area professionals who provide home and garden products and services.
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March/April 2016 Published by Laker Media 272 Westlake road, suite 1, hardy, Va 24101 Phone: 540.721.4675 • Fax: 540.721.4627 smithmountainlake.com
Happy birthday, Smith Mountain Lake! So much has changed since the early farming communities in Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties gave way to the construction of the dam and the creation of the lake. The region has been built into a thriving residential and business location, coming together for civic and social activities and celebrating itself as one of Virginia’s best tourist destinations.
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That growth couldn’t have happened without the skills of developers, home and dock builders, landscapers and scores of other craftsmen who create livable beauty around every corner. Their work continues even today.
Huong Fralin huong.fralin@smithmountainlaker.com saLes MaNager
Alicia Lovern alicia.lovern@roanoke.com
This issue of Laker magazine, which is our annual Home and Garden Guide, celebrates some of the gems that can be found at SML. It also provides a detailed list of businesses in the lake area that can be called upon to do home or dock improvements. This list, spanning 11 pages in this issue, will help you get through new constructions, remodeling and any smaller project in between.
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These companies help SML continue to expand, and their work is vital to the future of the region. This year, the 50th anniversary of the lake reaching full pond, the arc of this region will be on people’s minds more than ever. It certainly is here at Laker magazine, as we prepare to launch our four-part monthly history from May through August, which will take you on an exciting visual and editorial journey through the past half-century and into the coming year.
Carol Craighead carol.craighead@smithmountainlaker.com saLes exeCUtiVe
Jane Missel jane.missel@roanoke.com aCCoUNt DeVeLoPMeNt rePreseNtatiVe
Erin Stanley erin.stanley@roanoke.com
Ryan Tipps, Editor CONTRIBUTORS Writers SMITH MOUNTAIN
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Homes and gardens all around SML channel elegance and creativity. Our annual H&G guide will help you to create your personal paradise. It starts on Page 45.
Photography courtesy of Bohemian Robot Media Group
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WEEKEND’S TOP PICKS Saturday The Sky is Falling — Space Rocks and You Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Dr. Harold Geller for an engaging presentation to learn about meteorites. A jacket is recommended, and a flashlight is helpful. Where: Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford When: 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: Free to all parkway visitors Contact: Call 866-387-9905 to reserve your space SML Glacier Plunge Are you cold and bold enough? Join the glacier plunge to test your will power. Freezing for a reason, all proceeds benefit the Franklin Count YMCA. Lunch special, warm drinks and prizes follow the plunge at The Landing Restaurant. Where: Bernard’s Landing, 775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Pledge $35 now to be one of the first 100 participants to receive a Glacier Plunge towel, $5 to party without the plunge Contact: Lauren Acker, 721-9622
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Fitness instructors offer tips to stay motivated with resolutions Fitness goals should be realistic, attainable and long-term, not something made on a whim.
fitness instructors agree that getting started is the easy part — staying motivated is the biggest challenge. “The hardest thing is actually committing to a plan and putting it into action,” said Carlton By Karen Dillon Weatherford, a certified strength karen.dillon@ and conditioning coach and forsmithmountainlaker.com mer Virginia Tech starting full721-4675 (ext. 407) back. Weatherford offers personal training at the SML branch of the Each year, millions of Ameri- Franklin County Family YMCA cans make New Year’s resolu- and in-home training. tions, and according to a Nielsen Putting that plan in writing poll, the top two are to stay fit and and keeping regular track of one’s healthy and to lose weight. Area progress are two ways a person
can stay motivated, Weatherford said. “It’s important to have a plan on paper. It’s easier for a person to follow when going to the gym each day,” he said. A person’s goals should be realistic and attainable, he added. Instead of using a total amount of weight a person would like to lose, Weatherford advised setting a goal of losing two to five pounds per month. “That way you don’t feel defeated if you don’t make your goal right away,” he said. Becky Rowe has taught group
exercise for more than three decades and is a fitness instructor at the Franklin County Family YMCA’s SML location. “In all areas establishing a routine with variety will keep you motivated to not get bored,” Rowe said. “A consistent daily practice — with surprises — in your diet, in your exercise routine, all help to keep you excited and motivated. You’ve got to have fun.” Like Rowe, Jill Muccino has taught Jazzercise for 28 years with 16 of those years at her
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
CALENDAR Thursday Coloring for Adults For ages 18 and older. No experience is necessary and supplies will be provided. This event will be held the first Thursday of each month. Where: Moneta/SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta When: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 425-7004
Photos by KAREN DILLON | Laker Weekly
Libby Jamison chose a slalom waterski during the annual Polar Bear Ski Day.
Lego Club No registration required. Where: Westlake Library, 84 Westlake Road, Hardy When: 6 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 483-3098, option 2
Friday American Red Cross Blood Donation Where: Boones Mill Christian Church, 7950 Grassy Hill Drive, Boones Mill When: 1 to 6 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS
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With the air temperature hovering around 43 degrees with blustery winds coming off the lake at a home near Scruggs, eight members of the Smith Mountain Lake Waterski Club volunteered to ski, wakeboard or jump in the lake for the annual Polar Bear Ski Day. Hanging out on a dock beforehand, members recalled years where there were spring-like conditions as well as years that included ice and snow. Libby Jamison, 12, who was the youngest member to ski this year remarked that the water “wasn’t that bad.” Ashley Cooper, who was driving the boat, estimated the water temperature to be around 57 degrees, which is considered warm for this time of year.
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Civil War Home Tour Garden Letters Guide Sculpture
Charity Chug raises $3,700 for needy
Tourism Physicians World-Class SML on aatMission Wakeboarder
Wedding Landscape Real Estate Guide Contest Winner Revival?
Lodging Stroll Down Water Guide Pottery Lane Safety Tips
Gardening Fall Events Breakfast And Deer Roundup Breakdown
By Denise Allen Membreno Special to Laker Weekly
Saturday Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering An afternoon of knitting, weaving, spinning, crocheting and laughing. Where: Stewartsville Library, 45 Cascade Drive, Vinton When: 1 to 3 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 425-7008, ext. 3
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Members of the SML model railroad group, who helped organize and host the eighth annual Charity Chug fundraiser Dec. 5 and 6, visited Lake Christian Ministries to drop off proceeds totaling more than $3,700.
The love of model trains brought in some much needed cash to an area charity at Christmas. Charity Chug is an annual event that takes place the first week in December. This year, nine members of the Smith Mountain Lake Model Railroad Group opened their homes so train enthusiasts could view their elaborate model train displays. The displays came in all sizes from the smallest gauge of model railroads, the Z-gauge, at Ken Salley’s Scruggs home to a G-gauge outdoor display at Hans Weidig’s home in Wirtz. Weidig’s “Gills Creek Rail Road” wound over trestles and through forests of live landscaping and buildings such as a saw mill, farms and cabins. “Visitors to the 2015 Charity Chug donated
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Smith Mountain Striper Club Meeting
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A white, horse-drawn carriage adds flair to lake-area weddings
Sales benefit the Library Summer Reading Programs. Where: Franklin County Library, 355 Franklin St., Rocky Mount When: 8:30 a.m. to noon Cost: Free Contact: 483-3098
Guests and new members welcome. Learn about fishing for striped bass, meet fellow SML anglers. Where: Moneta Community Center, 4860 Rucker Road, Moneta When: 7 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: Joel Janecek, 708-209-6858, smsc@ smithmountainstriperclub.com
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Laker 365 is a handy guide to shopping, dining, lodging and recreation at Smith Mountain Lake. Organized by category, the publication is essential for SML residents and tourists looking for a comprehensive guide to all the area has to offer. Also included in this annual publication is a map, calendar of events and newcomer information.
Easily navigate Smith Mountain Lake on the water and off with the annual Laker Map and its digital companion, m.lakermap.com. The print map designates channel markers, marinas, restaurants, communities, shopping centers and more. On the reverse side is information on the lake-area’s largest retail destinations along with detailed inset maps. Use m.lakermap.com from your tablet or smartphone to get contact info and interactive maps for SML businesses in a wide variety of categories.
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Brooke Harley and Scott Harley visited Skagway, Alaska, on a cruise. Other ports of call were Seattle, Ketchikan, Juneau and Victoria. Their activities included bear watching and zip-lining through the Tongass National Forest.
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Lou and Carol Salcito and Cindy and Peter Verhoven traveled to Italy in September. The friends are shown on the Amalfi coast with the September/October 2015 issue of Laker.
Kirby and Sandra Richardson went on a trip that included visits to Utah, Idaho, Oregon and California. On a beautiful day in October, this photo was taken at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.
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Ireland Phil and Margaret Hager spent part of last summer in Ireland, where they took the May/June 2015 issue with them on their stop at Blarney Castle.
France Nancy Robbins of Moneta took a tour to Paris and Normandy with husband Frank, daughter Debbie and son-in-law Neil. The tour included a river boat cruise on the Seine River with various stops along the way.
Mediterranean Judith Clark and Judi Robertson took Smith Mountain Laker magazine with them on their Mediterranean cruise last year. Their stops included Venice, Naples, Rome and Florence, all of which are in Italy. They also visited Croatia, Greece, France and Spain. It was a “beautiful trip,� they said.
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Residents living in Franklin, Bedford and Pittsylvania counties before 1960 would most likely look around today and tell you that the population has definitely increased. Census numbers also reflect an increase of residents living in these three counties over the past 50 years. It is much harder, though, to pinpoint this growth around Smith Mountain Lake, specifically. The 1960 census shows that the population between Franklin, Bedford and Pittsylvania counties were collectively 115,249. As of 2014, those numbers had increased to 195,324 — a difference of 80,075. Barb Nocera, special projects manager with the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, revealed that there are 21,000 residents on or around the lake. Nocera also shared that 12,000 of these residents live here full time.
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From the landscape to the people to the business community, Smith Mountain Lake shows little resemblance to what it was 50 years ago. The completion of Smith Mountain Lake, which reached full pond at 5:03 a.m. March 7, 1966, changed this slice of Virginia forever.
Major industries in the counties adjoining the lake have shifted more than a little in the past 50 years. In the 1960s this area capitalized on farming — mainly tobacco. Once the dam had been built and the lake had filled up, tourism began to gain momentum. Eagle’s Roost Campground, Bernard’s Landing, Mitchell’s Marina and Smith Mountain Dock and Lodge are some of the longest running lake-related businesses. Despite the limited number of hotels and SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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The Hales Ford Bridge is the main artery between Bedford and Franklin counties. The current bridge, shown above, replaced a smaller bridge spanning the Roanoke River, which was submerged when the dam was completed. The photo at right, taken in March 1964, shows what’s left of the road that went down to the old bridge.
campgrounds around Smith Mountain Lake, there are hundreds of homes and condos available for rent. And for those interested in the full lake experience, there are house boats for rent as well. Day-trippers may find the lake easy to access through one of the public beaches at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park in Franklin County or SML State Park in Bedford County. For those interested in a day on the lake, there are several marinas with boat rentals as well. A few of the earliest tourism dollars also came from boat builders and boat dealerships, but they were small operations, according to newspaper stories of the time. Del. Charles Poindexter, R-Franklin County, remembers to 1961 when his father built a business off Virginia 40 in Rocky Mount servicing the construction vehicles used to build the dam. Poindexter also reminisced about one of the first marinas built, at the bridge on Virginia 834 over the Blackwater River. “The marina at the bridge got off to a roaring start and then went out of business … about six years later,” he said. There was a time, during the first few years that the lake had been formed, when people could water ski under this bridge, he added. 20 March • April 2016 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
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Long-time lake resident Claude Scott was in second grade when talk of Smith Mountain Lake began in the late 1950s. From the start, Scott and his friends wasted no time dreaming of what it would be like to live near a lake and to own a boat. “No one knew anything about living near the water,” Scott said. “When we found out about the lake, we would walk around with a piece of paper, writing down our friends’ names that we would let ride our boats, which were imaginary, you know.” When SML had just filled to capacity, Scott remembers the motor boats navigating between the tallest pine trees, which still poked out of the water near Hales Ford Bridge. But most of all, he
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remembers how the houses and property values changed overnight. The houses began simple enough; shacks, adapted year-round campers, and small cabins frequented the lake’s shorelines. It wasn’t long, though, before building began, and the value of the land, and size of the houses increased steadily and quickly. Scott explained, “Local people couldn’t afford it [a house on the lake], but people up north could.” Poindexter agreed that the relationship between those living at the lake, and those living close by, has been strained over the years. Poindexter explained that the lake community has worked to improve this relationship, supporting the school systems and people living just a few miles away. “The lake has become a major economic contributor,” Poindexter said. “The Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce has set up an office in Rocky Mount. Sixty percent of the county’s [Franklin County] revenue comes from the lake.” Poindexter added, “It’s coming along but it will take a couple more decades to become a cohesive county.”
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Many residents would consider Smith Mountain Lake to be Virginia’s best kept secret. Over the years people have realized that you can’t hide 32-square miles of liquid fun for long. Whether it’s fishing, vacationing or film-making, this lake has found its way to make a name for itself over the years. In 1963, when the lake first began filling up, striped bass were stocked. Since then other fish have been added, and largemouth bass have become the
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The region has been a draw for the film community. “What About Bob?” (above left), released in 1991, was filmed at the lake and in parts of Moneta. It starred Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss. “Lake Effects” (above right) was set at SML because the crew saw “something special at Smith Mountain Lake.”
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most common fish caught. Due to the size of the lake, and the density of bass, ESPN has hosted and televised its Bassmaster Elite Series for several years at Smith Mountain Lake. Filmmaking has also cropped up along the shores and in the middle of the lake. In 1991, SML made its big-screen debut with the movie, “What About Bob?” The lake had been called Lake Winnipesaukee in the movie (meant to be located in New Hampshire), so despite this claim to fame, the local community had become just a small footnote in the film. A little more than 20 years later, in 2012, the movie “Lake Effects,” produced by Life Out Loud Films, was filmed on and around the lake. This film made the lake and its community the star of the film. Chinah Helmandollar Jewell, production coordinator for “Lake Effects,” said, “There is just something special about Smith Mountain Lake, just being so friendly. It’s not just such a beautiful small town, but the town is so gracious and welcoming.” She added, “This is just the most beautiful lake in America, and it was the main character in the film. I just can’t imagine us making the film anywhere else.”
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h, sunshine! It’s an ingredient that makes summer days on Smith Mountain Lake particularly special: The water looks bluer, the daylight comes early and lasts longer, and the skin feels great soaking up those warming rays. Of course, most people are aware of how sun can damage skin. The smart sun worshipers are vigilant about using sunscreen. They also wear hats and duck into the shade of bimini tops, umbrellas or dock overhangs, especially during the heat of midsummer afternoons. It just makes sense to manage one’s sun exposure. The same is true for the boats that are so much a part of SML’s summer fun scene. The sun’s rays — or more specifically, its ultraviolet radiation — are the enemy of fiberglass boats. They degrade gel-coat surfaces, burning away the bright color and shine that give new boats their “let’s take a ride!” look. Given the strength and frequency of SML’s summer sunshine, a boat or personal watercraft that’s not properly shielded will rapidly lose its showroom shine. And today’s trend toward dark hull and deck colors and flashy hull-side graphics only amplifies the need for protection from the sun. Union Hall’s Doug Holt retired from building and repairing fiberglass boats several years ago, moved here, and now operates SML Composites, doing fiberglass restoration and complete boat detailing. He described the fiberglass degradation mechanism this way: “Gel coat is a petroleum byproduct loaded with oils. UV rays drive the oils to the surface where they SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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oxidize — essentially, burn off — with the heat of the sun. What we see as a faded, chalky appearance is the residue ash that remains imbedded on and just below the surface.” Modern gel coats, Holt said, can be brought back to appealing, new-looking appearance through compounding and polishing. The physically demanding job requires the right tools, products and “touch;” amateurs can easily cut right through the thin layer of gel-coat color with over-aggressive use of compound and a power polisher. For Holt to do the job runs between $1,000 and $2,000 for a 23-foot runabout, including full detailing of hull, deck, hardware, windshield, upholstery and carpets. For the price, Holt also applies protectants to each surface. The results are impressive; the price range, he explains, is due to the labor difference between restoring moderately weathered and severely sun-damaged boats. David Owens, a Huddleston-based provider of fiberglass repair and restorative services, agrees. “Detailing a boat with significant oxidation on its hullsides is gong to be significantly more than the
simple cleaning and polishing required on a boat that’s been well protected from UV degradation,” he said.
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Owners can minimize the need for restorative services by keeping their craft as shielded from the sun as possible. Covered boat slips provide protection from the sun that’s directly overhead, but damaging rays get to hull sides early and late in the day — and in the seasons when the sun generally is lower in the sky. Traditional mooring covers keep decks from fading but offer no protection below the rub rail unless they are the more recent design that reaches down to the chines and covers the transom or have add-on “skirts” to protect one or both hull sides from lowlevel and reflected rays. “Adding zip-on sun skirts is a growing part of our business,” said Patrick Bush of Got It Covered LLC, which does custom canvas and upholstery work from locations on Burnt Chimney Road and at Bayside Marina & Yacht Club.
The sun’s rays — or more specifically, its ultraviolet radiation — are the enemy of fiberglass boats. They degrade gel-coat surfaces, burning away the bright color and shine that give new boats their “let’s take a ride!” look. 28 March • April 2016 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
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While the summer sun is most damaging to boats, coverings also protect hull sides from the low winter sun’s direct and reflected rays.
“A custom skirt for one side of a typical runabout runs under $500. But we typically go out and survey the location and then make recommendations that are sensitive to the customer’s sun situation, boat and budget.” Bush also preaches prevention when it comes to sun damage to boat covers. “We recommend applying 3M Fabric Guard (and Vinyl Guard for upholstery) to protect both fabric and seam thread from degradation.” Another reasonably-priced approach is to install a fabric screen between dock pilings on a boathouse slip’s sunny side. “These are easily removable to preclude ‘view blocking’ when the dock is being used for entertaining,” said Margaret Gober of Virginia Canvas Works Inc. (Virginia 122 just north of Hales
Ford Bridge). “Screens of UV-blocking fabric such as Phisertex-plus keep out 98 percent of the harmful rays but let through the breeze to survive in windy locations.” Spanning the gap between a set of pilings with four-foot-wide fabric, complete with fasteners, runs under $350.
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By now, most SML boaters have seen many installations of one of the most comprehensive solutions available: a full-slip Touchless Boat Cover from Automatic Boat Covers Inc. Franchise-holder Jay Shoffner has installed more than 350 units at the lake in the past 11 years — making SML the fifthlargest user of these covers in the country, he said. “Sun bouncing off the water has been shown to add about 50 percent to what a boat gets directly,” Shoffner explains. “A Touchless Boat Cover stops virtually all the UV degradation — both direct and reflected.” Owners of this sun solution also find the expense ($5,000 to $9,000 and up, depending on boat size and type) can be partially recovered in resale values and minimal need for restorative services. “We can definitely tell when a boat has been thoroughly protected from the elements,” said Mark Mills of Webster Marine Center. “We estimate the labor that’s going to be required to bring a boat back to the condition that will attract a buyer and factor that into the trade-in value equation.” Still, the strongest “rave” from owners of Touchless Boat Covers has to do with convenience and the increased boat use and enjoyment that results. “Snapping the canvas on and off our pontoon PHOTOS by JERRy HALE
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was such an ordeal, we only did it when company came,” said Pete Hofstetter of Union Hall. “Since we got our Automatic Boat Cover, a touch of the remote has the boat uncovered — and covered again when we return — in 30 seconds. We can go out whenever the mood strikes, with no hassle. Plus the boat stays clean between uses — it’s just more appealing to be aboard a tidy boat. Time and again, we rave about how our ABC is helping us enjoy our boat more!”
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Boats also get sun exposure while out on the water, and for that a treatment with a UV inhibitor is one defense. “But there’s a vast difference between a DIY coat of carnauba marine wax — which might work up to a month — and a professional application of a polymer sealant that lasts six months to a year,” Holt cautioned. He uses a California-made product called Jet Seal 109, originally formulated for the aerospace industry. But, he said, “Like a good paint job, the secret is in proper preparation of the surface. A slap-on of the product over a partially weathered surface won’t give satisfactory results.”
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the dam through parts of Bedford and Pittsylvania counties. Whether it’s easy or not will be up to those who are participating in the inaugural event. The course includes a combination of trails, paved and unpaved roads, an elevation gain of 4,109 feet and sweeping views of the dam and lake. Beginning on the bridge in front of the dam, runners will head toward the dam’s visitor’s center, continuing on a fire road until it reaches Tolers Ferry Road in Bedford County. After runners wind their way along the back country roads, they will return to the dam only to head up a mountainside trail blazed by Horton and his volunteers. “It’s a figure 8 course,” Horton said. “There’s one loop to the right and then you loop to the left.” The Dam 50 Festival will be held April 2 with the 50K race beginning at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 10 a.m. and the mile-long fun run at noon (The
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dam 50 Festival The dam 50 Festival, which includes the dam 50K, dam 5K and dam Fun run, will be held April 2 at the Smith Mountain dam in Sandy Level. registration is $92.50 for the 50K, $30 for the 5K and $20 for the mile run. For more information, visit www.franklincountyymca.org.
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Dr. David Horton not only directs his own ultramarathons, including the Mountain Masochist 50-Miler and Hellgate 100K, but he’s also completed more than 160 of them.
5K and mile runs will be on paved roads around the dam and visitor’s center.). The time limit for completing the 50K is nine hours, Horton said. “It should be challenging” for first-time ultrarunners, Horton said. “If you mix in running and walking, you should be able to do it.” Horton should know — his running resume can exhaust even the fittest of runners. The professor of Health Sciences and Kinesiology at Liberty University has a running career that spans more than 30 years and 132,000 miles. Horton not only directs his own ultramarathons, including the Mountain Masochist 50-Miler and Hellgate 100K, but he’s also completed more than 160 of them. In 1991, Horton set the world speed record for running the Appalachian Trail in 55 days, 9 hours and 41 minutes, averaging nearly 41 miles a day.
Organizers and leaders work on the trails that will be part of the the Franklin County Family YMCA’s Dam 50 Festival. Efforts to plan the course have been in the works since at least last year. 34 March • April 2016 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
The view from a trail that’s part of the Dam 50 Festival, which includes a 50K race, a 5K race and a fun run, all of which will take place April 2 at Smith Mountain Lake. Parts of Bedford and Pittsylvania counties are included.
In 1995 Horton placed third in the Trans-America Footrace, a 64-day stage race from Los Angeles to New York City totaling 2,906 miles, averaging 45 miles a day at a pace of 9 minutes and 15 seconds per mile. In 2005, Horton earned another world speed record on the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. He completed his journey in 66 days, 7 hours and 16 minutes by averaging about 40 miles a day. In looking at the numbers, it would appear that ultramarathons have grown in popularity over the past decade. According to Runner’s World magazine, the number of ultramarathons doubled to more than 1,200 in 2014 from just a decade earlier. Horton, who has also run numerous marathons throughout his storied career, believes that ultras are actually easier. “I’ve done lots of these things and marathons are harder,” he said. “You’re running on pavement and you sort of feel like you have to run the whole time.” So what’s Horton’s advice for tackling the Dam 50K? “Get your mileage up,” he said. “Do longer runs, but don’t worry about your speed. Just put in the miles.”
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Career coach Josselyn Gregory, fielding questions from a Staunton River High School student, was instrumental in adapting the Reality Check program at the school. She saw a similar program implemented at a middle school while working in New York state.
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Graybill had figured a biologist’s earnings would be plenty for living comfortably. “But I ended up with almost nothing left over — it was pretty tight!” she concluded. Said Goodview’s Cody Marshall, who was exploring life as a career mechanic: “I’ll need to get into management to earn enough money. And maybe drive a less expensive truck.”
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Shortly before the event last April, the students met with Sarah Stephens, volunteer manager for Goodwill Industries of the Valley, and Staunton River counselor Robin Shelton, who asked students to imagine their lives at age 30, roughly 15 years out. Are you married? Holding down what job? Working spouse? Kids? How many and what ages? The students’ answers to those questions became the foundation for the Glimpse at Your Future worksheet at each of 20 Reality Stops set up in the school library. At the top of the sheet’s “balance” SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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Volunteer Ferne Hale helps students decide whether to buy a home or to rent during the Reality Check event in April.
column is written a monthly salary that corresponds to an early-career position, in this area, for each student’s chosen occupation. For a teenager with a $20 a week allowance, that amount might look impressive — over $9,000 a month for a video game designer or veterinarian, $5,800 for an accountant, $4,200 for a welder, $4,900 for a teacher. But wait! At the first Reality Stop table, state and Social Security taxes are deducted, reducing the available cash significantly. “Reality” begins to rear its ugly head. As students visit additional tables in predetermined sequence, volunteers help them estimate expenses for a house or apartment, car purchase and operation, grocery bills, utilities, student loan payments, cellphone and Internet service, medical care, credit cards, property tax, insurance, medical and health needs, grooming and even recreation. Because things happen, there’s also a table where kids draw a “chance” card that might grant an inheritance windfall … or assess for
“For that career, you’ll need four years of college, and to get into college you’ll need As and Bs, not Cs and Ds.” “Tuition at in-state schools is about half of what it costs to go out-of-state.”
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an expensive auto accident. A celebratory horn sounds whenever someone runs the expenditures gauntlet with savings to spare. Last stop for everyone is Reality Rehab, where Wanda Anthony, the Goodwill Youth Team Leader and Program Manager for Reality Store, reviews each student’s balance sheet and discusses choices that might have improved the result. “Having four kids might be nice, but there are expenses that come with each child,” she might say. Or, “For that career, you’ll need four years of college, and to get into college you’ll need As and Bs, not Cs and Ds. Tuition at in-state schools is about half of what it costs to go out-of-state.” “The students’ reaction to learning what things cost is precious,” said Margee Kaufman of the American Association of University Women who came to SML after retiring from banking two years ago. “The bill for groceries is one place rubber really meets the road.”
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Gregory, an AAUW member, got her first exposure to a version of the program called Reality Store as a counselor at New York state’s Casey Middle School. She was impressed by how the experience opened students’ eyes to some of life’s financial demands early enough to influence choices they would make in high school and beyond. When she moved to Smith Mountain Lake in 2001, the Bedford Professional Women’s Group had just received a grant for encouraging young
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women into business. That program, similar to what Gregory had witnessed in New York, began at Staunton River and Bedford middle schools. As transition counselor at Staunton River, Gregory saw how valuable Reality Store could be for influencing young people’s perceptions of their lives as working adults. Feeling it would be even more meaningful to high school-age kids, she pitched the Reality Store concept to several area upper schools. Staunton River High was the first to adopt it in 2008. About that time, Goodwill Industries, which had been concerned with helping people find gainful employment, was ramping up its Workforce Development Program. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys’ youth team leader Wanda Anthony got wind of the program and offered to help administer it. The partnership has endured, and it now conducts about 30 additional Reality Check programs a year in Roanoke, Bedford, Franklin, Augusta, Botetourt, Campbell and Rockingham counties and in Lynchburg city schools. “The administrative capabilities of the people at Goodwill of the Valleys, coupled with volunteers Students choose a house to purchase from MLS listings in their salary range as part of the Reality Check program at Staunton River High School. The program, which began at the school in 2008, aims to give students a meaningful glimpse of their future financial responsibilities.
from AAUW, has made the expansion to several areas in Virginia possible,” Gregory said. “Each program we run takes lots of preparation, and volunteers are critical for interacting with the students.” Gregory does much of the work to line up the volunteers. “More are needed,” she says, “and they don’t have to be AAUW members. Church groups, neighborhood groups, civic groups or just interested individuals … we can find a spot for anyone who’s willing to help out.” Businesses are also encouraged to sponsor and provide employee volunteers. “We’ve had Shentel, Bedford YMCA, Roanoke Gas, Realtors and car dealers,” Stephens said. “It always turns out to be a meaningful day or evening.” AAUW member Nancy Umberger took the program to her grandchildren’s school, Southeast Guilford High School, near Greensboro, North Carolina, where it has been in operation for six years and continues to thrive. “The community really got behind the program. They just loved it! I had people calling, asking to be a volunteer to help with it. We’d have 35 to 45 volunteers for each session, and there were two sessions each year to involve all of the sophomores in a year,” Umberger said. “We believe this experience has truly added value to student achievement, one student at a time,” said Haywood Stukes, career counselor at Southeast Guilford High School.
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W AT TOP. “It was a great team effort from three different groups and it created something that I think is very cool,” said Robert Kulp, pictured with clients and friends, the Binghams. CLOCkwise, On OPPOsiTe PAGe. Swing beds by Black Dog Salvage hang in the sleeping porch, located off the bunk room upstairs (water view included); Shelby Bingham commissioned this wine cabinet, made from antique trolley doors, from Black Dog Salvage so that she could surprise Jason, who is a wine connoisseur; The beautiful kitchen has no upper cabinets to block the Binghams’ view of the lake. 48 March • April 2016 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
hen Shelby Bingham trekked 25 minutes from her South Roanoke home to the Goodview home of a fellow Southwest Virginia Ballet Company board member for a meeting one day in 2007, she couldn’t see the asyet unmarked road she and her family would one day drive — one that would lead to a welcoming, whimsical and breathtaking family retreat on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake and a new lifestyle for her, her husband and three children — and up to 50 of their friends. “We lived in Roanoke for five years before we came to the lake,” Bingham said of her introduction to SML. That fateful board meeting at a now-neighbor’s home immediately planted a seed, even if it was initially a subconscious one. “We were out there on their porch and Larry [the owner] pointed and said, ‘My sister’s selling that piece of land over there.’ I just saw some trees and didn’t think much about it.” Soon after, Bingham, husband Jason and their three children rented a house on SML one weekend, and they found themselves searching out the parcel of land she’d not previously seen for the trees. This was when they realized that the land was relatively flat, was a peninsula and had water on three sides. The seed was germinated.
“With Jason, if he thinks it, it happens the next day. He is such a mover. He just picked up the phone and dialed Larry and asked him what he wanted for that piece of land. We had an offer in that day,” Bingham said. The land secured, next came the minor detail of finding a builder. The Binghams looked no further than down their own street to neighbor Robert Kulp, owner of Blue Ridge Residential contractors and coowner of Roanoke’s Black Dog Salvage. “We were family friends,” Bingham said. “We had always been customers of Black Dog, and one of his best friends lives across the creek from the land. Robert was the one who had the vision, he just knew how the house was supposed to be.” And so began a collaboration in which Kulp, who is also a building and construction graduate of Virginia Tech and co-host of “Salvage Dawgs,” a DIY Network reality show based on his adventures running Black Dog Salvage, was given almost free reign to bring his ideas to life. The Binghams had few constraints but one critical mandate: “The property had to pull you outside,” Bingham said. “That’s where the fun is.” The fun was also in the entire project for Kulp. “When you have a canvas like that, it just gets you excited when you walk out there and realize what
you can do with something like that,” he said. “Some of the lots at the lake are pretty steep. It was obvious that it was a great place to get as close to the water as you could.” With his wheels turning, Kulp produced a sketch of the Adirondack-style, family activity-oriented house within two weeks. “The process was walking the lot and knowing the family and how’d they use the house. Then we
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HOME & GARdEN | LAKE HOMES “This is Robert’s house, I just live here,” said Shelby Bingham of the easygoing Bingham-Kulp collaboration on their home. Family fun, boatloads of space for friends and more family and relaxed, durable seating were top of mind in building and furnishing this Goodview home.
brought in an architect, John Fulton, to actually put it into three dimensions. I handed it over to him, and we tweaked it,” Kulp said. Construction began in the midst of the financial crisis of 2008 with the platform of the house, approximately a year before the rest of the construction began. “It’s on a slab, which is not very common for this type of house,” Kulp said, “but the whole goal was to walk in and out and make it an easy transition between the two.” Then Kulp and his team focused keenly on the style and function of the outdoor portion of life at the house, on which the Binghams wanted to accommodate as many guests as possible, even 50. “If you have a real porch, you want something that looks traditional for that style of house and you want a little bit of a rise, too. So we utilized the front of
Kulp and his team focused keenly on the style and function of the outdoor portion of life at the house, on which the Binghams wanted to accommodate as many guests as possible, even 50.
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the house that sits over the lake and built up some of that, and it allowed us to have a porch that was raised,” he said. Kulp next built a massive outdoor stone fireplace and poured the retaining walls and stairway so that the Binghams could utilize the property before the house itself was complete. By the time the design and function were literally cemented, the Binghams were able to financially commit to the construction of the house. “The layout of the house and the elevation were designed from the lot itself; the entire design was about being able to utilize every view that was available to them on the lake,” Kulp said. By Memorial Day weekend 2009, the vision created by the team of family friends and neighbors was complete. The result: a family-friendly, cozy “old-new house” with three bedrooms on its main level and a bunk room with adjacent sleeping porch upstairs (that together sleep 14) that begs to accommodate dripping bathing suits and wet dogs, grassy flip-flops, spilled drinks and sunscreencoated everything while simultaneously presenting a definitive style, itself a story told by reclaimed trims, fixtures and accents with their own individual casual-cool and quirky vibes. Executing such a look and feel in a house that could sleep 20-plus people was a matter of choosing materials for both durability and with an eye for the unique — not a problem with Bingham and Kulp on the job. “I’m a refurbisher — I just go out and buy anything random that appeals to me and then make it into whatever I like,” said Bingham, who expertly
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Clad in salvaged knotty pine boards that fell from a lumber truck in a highway mishap, the great room beckons loungers straight from the lake, wet suits and all, thanks to cozy chairs upholstered in Sunbrella fabric.
introduces pops of color into an interior that stars reclaimed shiplap-paneled walls, salvaged wood doors and period light fixtures. “There are things we did here that I wouldn’t do at my full-time house, like use all Sunbrella fabric on the furniture,” said Bingham. Upon entering through the antique front door, it is the wide hallways, reclaimed knotty pine walls and brick floors that invoke an old-home-with-heritage feeling, while bright pops of color on vintage signs, lamps, dishware on open shelves and upholstered headboards infuse energy, whimsy and a sense of fun. Each furnishing, whether it be handed down or harvested from a salvage hunting spree, has a purpose, and not just to create the collected, casual look. “All the furniture has meaning to me,” Bingham said. “Some of it came out of my mother’s house. I have a lot more freedom here to do what I want with decorating.” Kulp’s architectural details give the home a preformed history. “I like a house that tells a story; whether it’s a true story or partially made-up. That’s how you make a new-old house in the first place — you try to create a history for a house that doesn’t have one.” One of those details is a master bedroom that looks like it was added onto the house years after it was built, thanks to board-and-batten walls made of plywood.
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“I love the idea of a new-old house; you get the opportunity to use antique and/or reused materials, and where you can’t or where technology has taken over and you want to use a much better product than what was available 100 years ago, then you can,” Kulp said. “But when it gets down to the real details of the house, whether it be a four-panel door with a rim lock on it and old porcelain and clay knobs — sure, you can find a reproduction, but you can also find true antiques.” Some of the home’s antiques are installed — like the salvaged panel pocket door in the bunk room’s bathroom that Kulp fitted with glazed glass to let in light — and some serve as decorative story-telling, like Bingham’s prized quilt that hangs above the bed in one of the guest rooms. “This is my grandparents’ quilt; [my grandmother] used to be a minister at a church and the congregation gave them this for Christmas with their names all embroidered on it. I remember using it growing up,” she said. Sprinkled throughout are Bingham’s fox-hunting mementos that remind her of a beloved sport she took up on a whim in her 30s. There’s a vintage street sign bearing the name of the street on which she grew up hanging above a mammoth retro Coca-Cola drink cooler on the screened porch, and her grandmother’s cuckoo clock residing over the fireplace mantel in the great room. A wine cabinet made from old trolley doors by Black Dog stands sentry on a kitchen wall,
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a gift from Shelby to Jason, who is a wine enthusiast. “She’s truly magical in the way she decorates and the things that she comes up with,” Kulp said. “She’s got great taste, and it just filled out that house to where everywhere you look, it’s like, ‘Where’d this come from? Where did that come from?’” Whether they’re enjoying a quiet family getaway weekend or hosting a crowd, the Binghams said their home on SML completely shifts her perspective. “The first thing I do when I come out here is fix a cocktail, which is funny, because I don’t at home. I’m in relaxation mode. It’s a total change of mental state for me,” she said. For Kulp, the home is much more than a flagship project in his portfolio — it cultivates an evergrowing friendship. “I’ve built quite a few houses, and usually by the time you finish with a house, you’re done with it,” he said. “This is the one house that I like more now than when I started the project. It’s a special house to me for sure, and luckily enough, they’re friends of mine, so I get to visit every once in a while.”
The screened porch epitomizes the relaxed, salvage style that plays out throughout the home in a combination of natural woods and punches of color on unique items that each have their own stories to tell.
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Brad Bowman pours time and detail into his woodcraft — and the effort translates into beautiful Windsor chairs.
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rad Bowman’s craft comes alive in the solitude of his Ferrum workshop. There, he takes pieces of walnut, cherry, oak and other woods to create elaborate, elegant and, most notably, comfortable Windsorstyle chairs. His business is aptly named Fine Wood Chairs. “I like working with wood. I think wood is fun, and it’s fascinating to me,” said Bowman, a 21-year-old who learned how to make chairs three years ago. His familiarity with woodworking, though, dates back to his childhood.
Bowman’s family had been in construction, and he spent time as a youngster in his father’s shop, which is on the family’s land in Ferrum. “I was always in here when I was little, making little stuff, using a hand saw,” he said. Bowman’s father gave him a corner of the workshop to call his own, and over time, Bowman has expanded into almost the rest of the building. Saws, sanders and planers stretch from end to end, with new equipment coming in periodically. Those machines help Bowman craft his Windsor furniture, which include stools SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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tOP LEFt. Brad Bowman uses several hand tools in his trade. ABOVE. Bowman uses walnut, cherry, oak, hickory and maple in his chairs. His favorite? Walnut. It’s more rare and expensive. “I like the smell of it,” he said. “I like the way it works; it’s really easy to work. It’s a very classy wood.” At LEFt. When the 21-year-old makes chairs, he usually makes a set at a time. Typically, six chairs and two armchairs will take about a week and a half to complete.
and benches, in addition to chairs. Some pieces are highly decorative, while others have other features that help them stand out, such as a deep-dish seat. No metal is used in his creations; the legs and spindles often come up through the adjoining wood and are wedged into place. Bowman said he has about seven different Windsor styles that he works in. The style has British origins and came to America in the early 18th-century, according to online sources. Bowman’s path took him through Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where he connected with family friend Laban Myers, a fellow German Baptist who had a reputation for his expertise in the Windsor style. 58 March • April 2016 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
At age 18, Bowman began training with Myers. “He got me started on easier styles to get the feel for a bunch of different styles and designs,” Bowman told The Franklin News-Post in an interview in 2014. “We’d start from scratch with lumber, beginning with the legs. The parts are created separately and then put together, usually with the seat being attached last. Then there is quite a bit of sanding and staining.” Within the first year, after several visits to Pennsylvania, Bowman had at least made most of the styles Myers was doing. “I had it pretty much figured out” by that point, Bowman said.
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Brad Bowman trims the ear of one of his Windsor-style chair on a band saw in his workshop in Ferrum.
Bowman’s chairs are more expensive than those bought off a production line, but there’s value in the time, effort and quality of what he produces.
The fine maple wood grain of the seat is shown on one of Bowman’s Windsorstyle chairs. The spindles — made of walnut — cast shadows on the piece, which has no metal elements in it. 60 March • April 2016 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
All that was left was fine-tuning his craft, something Bowman has succeeded at. His chairs are sold at Wood Grains Amish Furniture in Rocky Mount and at Better Wood Furniture in southwest Roanoke County. Additionally, Myers, who is in his 60s, is backing off of his business somewhat, so Bowman has been filling some of his orders. While Bowman uses large machines for part of the process, he does much of the detail work by hand. Typically, he’s working on a set of chairs at a time and said that a set of four chairs plus two arm chairs might take a week and a half to complete. “Quantity doesn’t up the time as much as you’d think it would,” he said. “It’s the setup for each different angle that takes time.” Bowman’s chairs are more expensive than those bought off a production line, but there’s value in the time, effort and quality of what he produces. Right now, he’s a one-man operation, though he
said he would consider hiring someone if he found a worker passionate and skilled enough. Being his own boss, however, is comforting. “I’m responsible for everything in the chair. And if anything is messed up, it’s my fault,” he said. “I’m accountable for everything I do, and I know every piece of every chair.” Bowman is deeply engrained in his profession, continuously creating new work. “I’m always learning stuff,” he said. “I learn something new every day, whether it’s how a certain wood reacts … or how a wood chips or whether certain woods don’t stain well.” When there’s a chill in the air, his days are spent inside his shop; during summer, he is able to open the bay doors of the building or work outside. A nearby raspberry patch makes for a peaceful setting within which to work, and the smell of freshly cut wood is alluring. It’s no wonder from where Bowman’s inspiration flows.
Brad Bowman keeps elaborate notes for a block system, which he uses for drilling various holes on his furniture.
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The Gregorys saw the potential in an overgrown lot in Huddleston.
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ark and Josselyn Gregory moved to the lake from Buffalo, New York, in 2001 and lived in a house just above the Hales Ford Bridge. Four years later they bought a house in Bass Cove, off Craddock Creek, to generate rental income. While working at the Bass Cove home, they noticed a “For Sale” sign on the road, but the property was so overgrown that they couldn’t even see the lake. The lot had an old log cabin, three sheds, chicken coops, electric deer fences and a watering system with hoses running all over. It was a mess. A few months later, they again saw the overgrown lot but this time from their boat. When they turned the stern toward the lot, they gasped at the view out onto the lake: Spectacular! They bought the lot in 2005, tore down the sheds, coops and fences, and disposed of the fish tanks in the cabin’s lower level. “Why did you ever choose this?” was the persistent question from their friends. Part of the answer was, “We loved the view,” but they said they also wanted to trade the steepness of their up-river property for a flat lot. Once they got the property looking presentable, the Gregorys hosted their friends for scavenger hunt parties and dinner parties — and one couple held an engagement party for their daughter at the cabin.
Mark and Josselyn Gregory bought the lot they currently live on in 2005, but it took a lot of work to turn the unkempt piece of property in Huddleston into the gem it is today.
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They even found someone who wanted the cabin. This fellow numbered all the logs and took the cabin, piece by piece, to his property in Thaxton where, when re-assembled, it became a hunting cabin. The Gregorys said they traded him the two-bedroom cabin for work that he did with heavy equipment on their lot: removing the cabin, its foundation, all the appliances and preparing the site for construction of a new home. The first thing they built on the new lot was a structure they call the ”Garage Mahal” — considerably smaller than the “Taj,” but huge for a garage. In addition to the part for vehicles, there is a workshop that was re-purposed as an office for Mark while he served as general contractor for the home building project. Here he met with contractors, paid bills and 64 March • April 2016 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
searched the Internet for new products and innovative solutions he could incorporate. The Garage Mahal has since been transformed into a future in-law or caretaker cottage with its own full bathroom and separate heating and electrical systems. A few years later the couple enlarged the building to accommodate a greenhouse for Josselyn, with large southwestfacing windows for maximum sun exposure As general contractor, Mark hired the subcontractors: the framer, stonemason, electrician, roofers, and so on, but being the hands-on guy he is, Mark helped the framers put up walls, worked with the stonemason, helped out with the electrical wiring and installed the extensive home security and audio systems. He proudly shows off “the brains” of the house — the bundled wiring, color-coded water
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The home of Mark and Josselyn Gregory in Huddleston is 3,240 square feet on the main floor, 3,000 square feet on the lower level and has a large bonus room/office above the attached two-car garage. Because of the orientation of the house on the lot, the couple enjoy both the sunset and sunrise and love the amount of light that streams into the house.
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The first thing they built on the new lot was a structure they call the ”Garage Mahal” — considerably smaller than the “Taj,” but huge for a garage.
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pipes, on-demand water heaters and audio-video closet. In 2011 the Gregorys had a buyer for their former house before the new home was finished, so they lived in a rental for six months as they painstakingly urged the new home to completion. As for the home’s style, Josselyn calls it, “Just a typical lake house, with big windows for views, a walk-out lower level and an open plan — with living, dining and kitchen areas blending together — that is perfect for entertaining.” But it’s big — 3,240 square feet on the main floor, 3,000 square feet on the lower level and a large bonus room/office above the attached two-car garage. Because of the orientation of the house on the lot, they enjoy both sunsets and sunrises and love the amount of light that streams into the house. This home has other unique features, too. n All the edge corners of the drywall are rounded, a technique Mark saw in California that looks very “finished” and is less inclined to chip when bumped. His drywall installers had never done rounded edges before, but they accomplished it here.
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n Next to the kitchen is a covered open-air porch that’s a dreamy spot for eating, relaxing, watching TV or sitting by the gas fireplace and enjoying the lake view. n On the lower level there is a stone-walled wine cellar for 400 bottles. Since the couple has taken up wine-making as a hobby, they’ve run out of room, and some bottles are stored in the Garage Mahal. n On the main level there are two master suites, and all doors on this level are wheelchair accessible. On the lower level, two bedrooms and a bath comprise a family suite that can be closed off from the nearby entertainment area. n Next to the front door is a babbling brook waterfall that Mark created. With its open concept floor plan, this is a party house: site of annual chicken-wings parties, Super Bowl parties and a tree-trim party, which raises money for Lake Christian Ministries, where Josselyn volunteers with the New Tomorrows program. “At some point we’ll decide this house is too big, and we’ll downsize. Then it will just have been an investment — but one which we thoroughly enjoyed with our family and friends,” Mark said.
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Picture perfect These tips will help in capturing the colors and details of a garden.
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orgeous sunset photos taken at Smith Mountain Lake abound, but where are the pictures of flowers and beautiful gardens that are lovingly nurtured by local homeowners? Smith Mountain Lake is blessed with several garden clubs and many talented gardeners with gardens worthy of recording through photographs. To help you capture your garden, or other Smith Mountain Lake landscapes, here are some tips for taking good photographs. The same elements of design that make for a good
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Framing the picture
Framing a scene is a way of bringing attention to the subject, drawing your eye to it. This photography technique also gives a sense of depth and layers to a scene, particularly one that is looking into the far
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AT lefT. A design based on geometry and symmetry lends itself to a symmetrical photograph. below. In some cases, the frame helps set the scene. Here the moon window framing the Chinese pavilion at the Sun Yat-Sen Chinese garden in Vancouver, British Columbia, helps establish the location. boTTom. By framing the mountain scene with the low wall in front and the trees on either side, the scene feels more intimate, and the eye is drawn to the mountain in the distance.
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distance. Another use of framing is to give context to your photograph. For example, a pagoda framed by a moon window surrounded by fretwork sets the scene of a Chinese garden; a frame of foliage denotes being in a garden or out in nature. When you take a photograph, look for an opportunity to frame your subject with an overhanging tree branch, the arch of a gazebo, a view between two shrubs or other plants, through a gate, an arch, a fence railing or any other creative framing device.
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above. A shallow depth of field makes the black-eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) stand out clearly while still leaving the background clear enough to establish the lakeside setting. aT lefT. The subject is off center, following the “rule of thirds.” The photograph is much more dynamic than it would be if the sunflower were dead center. The off-center composition also encourages the eye to linger longer. Top lefT. The contrasting background and the narrow depth of field allows this purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and the butterfly to take the leading role in this photo. Photos by Catriona tudor ErlEr
Rule of thiRds
Most people have a strong inclination to put the picture’s subject smack dab in the center of the photograph, thus clearly drawing the eye to what the picture’s all about. There are times, such as in a formal, symmetrical garden, when centering the subject is exactly what’s wanted, but in most cases, putting the subject in the center of the picture makes a static composition that is less dynamic and exciting. Instead, most photographs should adhere to the time-tested “rule of thirds.” It was the Renaissance painters who first codified the rule of thirds (they also were the first to develop an understanding of perspective). They realized that the most effective artworks were ones where the eye is encouraged to move through the image. By placing the most important elements in your
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scene to one side of the image or the other, about a third from the edge, you encourage the eye to move through the photograph. When that happens, the viewer will linger longer.
depth of field
Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp. A long depth of field means your entire shot will be in focus, making it possible to capture both the near and far planes in the image clearly. A short depth of field keeps the nearby subject in focus, but blurs the foreground or background (depending where you choose to focus). Being able to set the aperture for deeper or shallower focus is a powerful composition tool for photography. Generally, the lower your f-stop, the
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The contrasting background and the narrow depth of field allows this chicory flower to take the leading role in this picture.
shorter your depth of field will be. However the focal length of your lens also is a determining factor. Experiment with your equipment, using different f-stops for the same scene, to learn what settings give you the depth of field you want. To capture a wide garden scene with everything in focus, choose a large f-stop number; for a flower close-up where you want the background to disappear so the flower pops in contrast, chose a low f-stop number. In some wide shots, it also may be more effective if the distant background is blurry so the foreground stands out in clear relief (also try blurring the foreground with a sharp background). Taking photographs mindfully with an eye to composition and light not only is a wonderful way to create beautiful images of your garden and to record memories of special times, it also teaches you to look and notice details such as the play of light and shadows on a scene, the way various foliage textures and colors play against each other, and other visual details. Your pictures will improve, and your visual experience of the world will be richer.
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A list of resources for area homeowners and building professionals Information for the 2016 SML Home & Garden Guide was compiled from business submissions, telephone interviews and SML Regional Chamber of Commerce records. The third column denotes number of employees, if known. Laker Media deems this guide to be accurate but makes no guarantees.To be added to the list for next year or to correct any information for your business, email editor@smithmountainlaker.com.
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ArchitecturAl Design services Blueprints Made Easy LLC Huddleston
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Drafting services, dock designs, as-built survey, 3-D architectural renderings
Conway Design Build Inc. 6832 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz conwaydesignbuild.com
540-721-1210 1986
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Custom home design and construction; renovations and additions; architecture
Custom Structures Inc. 1934 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg customstructuresinc.com
434-832-0040 2003
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Erler Design 109 Bay Terrace, Huddleston erlerdesign.com
434-953-6747 2007
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Design of craftsman-style homes, plans, services, full design of new homes, renovations
Structures Design/Build LLC/ Quantum Architects 13105 Booker T Washington Hwy, Suite A #7 Hardy structuresdb.com
540-774-4800 1999
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540-312-7930 2001
Full-service lender; conventional, government, and jumbo loan products; local underwriting
HomeTown Bank 13400 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta hometownbankva.com
540-719-2265 2005
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Mortgage services, commercial and consumer lending, retail banking
Member One Federal Credit Union 12975 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy memberonefcu.com
540-982-8811
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Mortgage, home equity; refinancing, auto loan, credit card, checking
SunTrust Bank 13264 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy suntrust.com
540-912-6003 Bank 540-912-6019 Mortgage division
Home equity, new construction, lot loans, boat and marine loans, first mortgages
Union Bank & Trust 14739 Moneta Road, Moneta bankatunion.com
540-297-1233 1905
Lots/consumer lending, inhouse mortgages, secondary mortgages
Valley Star Credit Union P.O. Box 5511, Martinsville valleystar.org
800-475-6328 1953
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Baldwin Technologies 1066 Joffrey Drive, Huddleston baldwintllc@aol.com
540-537-2205, 540-537-2191
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Remodeling and additions; electrical and plumbing; small jobs accepted
BDC P.O. Box 478, Moneta bdcsite.com bdctommy@gmail.com
540-537-6056
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Custom homes, remodeling, custom docks, commercial projects
Blue Ridge Residential Inc. 902 13th St. S.W., Roanoke
540-343-7798 540-343-6200
Brockworks Inc. 400 Scruggs Road, #1800, Moneta brockworksinc.com
540-721-4346 1994
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Custom-built homes with unique features, 3-D design services, custom home design, remodeling
Chandler Concrete Company 14418 Moneta Road, Moneta chandlerconcrete.com
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Ready-mixed concrete, landscaping block, architectural blocks
Charles Lynch Construction and Consulting 200 Donald Ave., Rocky Mount askadamlynch.com
540-420-8657 1980
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Custom residential homes, design consulting, floor plan development, home improvement planning and home valuations
Conway Design-Build Inc. 6832 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz conwaydesignbuild.com
540-721-1210 1986
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Custom home design and construction; renovations and additions; architecture
Custom homes and remodeling with unique elements; affiliated with Black Dog Salvage
Attorneys / title & settlement CompAnies Acquisition Title & Settlement Agency 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #103, Hardy acquisitiontitle.net
540-721-8600 1993
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Gilbert, Bird & Weston, P.C. 13595 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta gilbertbird.com
540-721-5110 1997
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Real estate, family law, personal injury; offices in Roanoke and Lynchburg
Vogel & Cromwell LLC 13245 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy vogelandcromwell.com
540-721-3988 1922
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Residential and commercial real estate, contract law, commercial litigation, mechanics lean disputes
BAnks / mortgAge lenders Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #101, Hardy atlanticbay.com/tomlusk
540-721-0126 1997
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Complete home mortgage needs, construction loans, refinancing
Cooper Contractors Inc. 260 Four Branch Drive, Hardy kellicooper2@gmail.com coopercontractorsinc.com
540-721-4600 1991
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Custom homes, docks, renovations and additions
American National Bank 12930 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy amnb.com
540-721-1600 1909
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Small business, construction, conforming mortgages
Custom Structures Inc. 1934 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg customstructuresinc.com
434-832-0040 2003
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Architecture, construction, design and build, general contractors
Bank of America Home Loans 16399 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta bankofamerica.com; cynthia. verhoven@bankofamerica.com
540-721-7352
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Conventional loans, jumbo loans, conventional FHA 203K renovation loans, VA and FHA loans
Dale E. Angle Custom Builder 1116 Iron Ridge Road, Rocky Mount
540-483-2585 1972
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Custom building, additions and renovations, repairs
434-525-0072
Bank of Botetourt at Lake Watch 51 First Watch Drive, Moneta bankofbotetourt.com
540-719-1880 1899
Deitz Lilly Builders Inc. P.O. Box 587, Forest deitzlilly.com Dickerson Construction 1110 Knob Hill Road, Vinton
540-890-4026 1987
BB&T Westlake 37 Village Springs Drive, Hardy bbandt.com
540-721-3311 1872
Mortgage loans, business loans, home equity loans, construction loans, purchases, refinances
Dollman Construction Inc. Roanoke dollmanconstruction.com
540-765-9700
Carter Bank and Trust 135 Scruggs Road, Moneta carterbankandtrust.com
540-721-5200
Mortgage loans, full banking services, free checking, savings accounts
F&S Building Innovations Inc. 2944 Orange Ave. N.E., Roanoke fsfourseasons.com
540-985-9160 1987
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Mortgage loans, construction loans, financial services
New construction, renovations, remodels; EarthCraft certified 3
Custom homes, remodeling Residential and commercial construction, design and remodeling
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Residential construction, decks, sunrooms; renovations; commercial new construction and renovations
Residential & Commercial
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Builders / ContraCtors
434-361-2525
Custom homes, NAHB Certified Green Professional Dealers, Lindal Green Coast to Coast
LogHomesByJack.com 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy. Suite 201, Moneta loghomesbyjack.com
800-767-4916 2001
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Material packages for log homes, timber frame homes, hybrid homes, recreational cabins; repairs, additions, garages
Log Homes of the Blue Ridge 1631 Headens Bridge Road, Bedford lhbr.biz loghomesofthebr@aol.com
540-297-8991 1994
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Local, independent representative for Appalachian Log Structures Inc. Borate pressure-treated and warranted log homes, cabins, additions, stains, garages. BBB member
M.H. Eades Inc. 14114 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta | mheades.com
540-719-4306 2001
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New construction, remodeling, additions, docks, log and timber frame homes
Mid-Atlantic Timberframes Paradise, Pa. midatlantictimberframes.com
717-288-2460
Noonkester Construction Inc. 105 Lemon Lane, Hardy noonkesterconstruction.com; noonkesterconstruction@gmail. com
540-353-4009 1998
5
New homes, additions, renovations, commercial, remodels, historic renovation
Oakenshield Development Company Inc. 323 Foxfire Road, Wirtz oakenshielddev.com
540-721-2736 1983
2
Custom home building, renovations, docks; commercial renovation and remodeling, sunrooms, additions
PD&M Inc. 16575 Moneta Road, Moneta pdandm.com
540-297-4045 1982
R Contracting LLC PO Box 86, Union Hall rxcontracting.net
540-420-9246 1981
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Azek certified (composite decking), painting/staining, general home improvements and building
Custom timber-frame homes, additions, barns, porches; commercial and residential
Design/build, custom homes and light commercial contractor; LEEDS, EarthCraft and ENERGY STAR-certified green building professional
Floyd Enterprises 11616 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy. Suite C, Huddleston floydenterprisesinc.com frontdesk@floydenterprisesinc. com
540-297-7900 1979
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Glod Construction 11 Crescent Lane, Wirtz
540-721-6004 1997
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Residential and commercial framing, remodeling, decks, custom homes
R.M. Gantt Construction 3714 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg rmgantt.com
434-316-0090 1992
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Custom homes, light commercial, additions and renovations
Homes by Ron 120 Lakecrest Drive, Hardy bowcon05@yahoo.com
540-354-4996 1987
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New homes, remodeling, renovation
540-420-0338 540-420-8326 2005
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Homestead Custom Builders Inc. 410 Saddlewood Drive, Wirtz facebook.com/Homestead Custom Builders, Inc.
540-537-6125 2002
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Class A contractor, new construction, remodel, large or small jobs; decks, kitchens, baths
Roanoke River Valley Log Homes LLC 350 Egret Dr., Union Hall ilovelogs.com ilovelogs@yahoo.com
Independent representative for Log Homes of America Inc.; quality custom log home and timber frame packages
540-296-2242 1982
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James Corvin Inc. 65 Harbor Landing Drive, Moneta jcorvininc@embarqmail.com
540-871-0681 1987
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Robert R. Bauer Building Contractors Inc. 3335 White House Road, Moneta rrbbuilders.com
Custom home building, remodeling and renovation, light construction
540-537-3679 1990
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Custom home building
540-489-7700 1995
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JTC Inc. 2065 Meador Spur Road, Moneta jeff@jtcsmlhomes.com
Southern Heritage Homes Inc. 275 Corporate Drive, Rocky Mount southernheritagehomes.com
Modular housing, building contractor, general contractor, personalized home packages
540-483-1222 1999
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Custom home building and design with attention to detail; additions and remodels
540-774-4800 1999
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KEBO Construction 250 Energy Blvd., Rocky Mount keboconstruction.com
Structures Design/Build, LLC/ Quantum Architects 13105 Booker T Washington Hwy., Suite A #7, Hardy structuresdb.com
New homes, remodeling, commercial
Keith Caron Construction Co. LLC 420 Winding Waters Drive, Moneta keithcaronconstruction.com
540-871-0935 2002
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Custom residential, small business, remodeling
Sunrise Builders Moneta grogers7831@gmail.com
540-537-5306 1983
Ken Brodin Builder Inc. 2159 Isle of Pines Dr., Moneta
540-297-7189 1987
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Custom homes, renovations
540-484-4752 2003
LakeCare Construction 135 Crawford Drive, Moneta Lakecare.net; ed@lakecare.net
540-420-4115 1985
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Innovative remodeling, elegant new homes, decks and Underdeck Drainage Systems
TBS Construction LLC 4752 Scruggs Road, Moneta tbsbuilds.com
540-797-3059 2006
Larry Chattin & Sons Inc. 1241 Goodview Town Road, Goodview On Facebook
540-890-2305
Timber Ridge Craftsmen Inc. P.O. Box 27, Moneta timberridgecraftsmen.com Timothy Arner & Sons Inc. 3420 Dickerson Mill Road, Bedford
540-493-2510 540-493-2511 1996
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Builders/contractors; architectural design services; remodeling
Lindal Cedar Homes tectonicsbuilders.com
Framing, decks, sunrooms, siding, interior trim, exterior buildings
Family owned. Builder of farm and agricultural buildings and all types of farm fencing
Custom home building, remodeling jobs large and small 8
Residential, remodeling, custom homes, commercial Custom design builds
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Custom homes, renovations, additions, Bobcat work
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540-871-4168 1999
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Residential and commercial development Downtown Moneta, Mayberry Hills
PFJ Construction 400 Scruggs Road #100, Moneta
540-721-7969 1982
The Plyler Group 13697 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 109 A, Moneta theplylergroup.com
540-721-8362 1974
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Residential and commercial development, including The Forum, Sanctuary Bay and The Retreat; boat dock construction; home construction
The Willard Companies 75 Builders Pride Drive, #200, Hardy thewillardcompanies.com
540-721-5288 1973
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Westlake Towne Center, The Boardwalk, The Westlake, The Farm, The Water’s Edge, The Waterfront, South Harbour, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Smith Mountain Lake
Waterways Properties 266 Rocky Shore Lane, Moneta ann_gagnet@yahoo.com
540-721-5668 1978
Custom residential, real estate development, commercial and residential
Townhomes, waterfront lots, off-water lots
dockS and deckS
Name/ Address/ Website or email address
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Composite decking, windows and doors, custom cabinets, dock supplies, lumber, paint, hardware, tools, lawn and garden, patio furniture, plumbing and electric
Clear View Railing LLC. 41 Roanoke Landing Circle, Hardy clearviewrailing@gmail.com
540-761-8058 2000
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Glass railing systems for decks, stairs and interior applications
Dock Solutions Inc. 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #100, Moneta docksolutions.com brad@docksolutions.com
540-488-4467 1999
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Custom docks, boat and personal watercraft, lifts, ladders, maintenance
Inland Shores Dock Construction 45 Lookout Point Drive, Moneta
540-580-4822 1987
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Pile driving, rip-rap, custom docks, shoreline stabilization
James Corvin Inc. 65 Harbor Landing Drive, Moneta jcorvininc@embarqmail.com
540-871-0681 1987
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Framing, Decks, Sunrooms, Siding, Interior Trim, Exterior Buildings
Lakeside Marina and Construction 629 Lakeside Road, Penhook
434-927-5380 540-871-5040 1969
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Rip-rap, dredging, boathouse and dock piling
Capps Home Building Center 13700 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta shopcapps.com
540-721-2276 1978
City Electric Supply 70 First Watch Drive, Moneta cityelectricsupply.com
540-719-2155 2008
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Electrical equipment supplier, commercial and residential
Michael Dillon Custom Docks 6051 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz dillondockssml.com
540-721-1699 1992
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New docks, dock design, remodeling, pile driving
Ideal Building Supply 1195 North Main St., Rocky Mount Idealbuildingsupply.com
540-483-5511 1949
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Full-service lumber yard supplying materials for residential and commercial construction projects
M.H. Eades Inc. 14114 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta mheades.com
540-719-4306 2001
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Docks, new construction, remodeling, additions, log and timber frame homes
Marshall Stone Inc. 19730 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount marshallstone.com
540-483-2737 2006
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Natural stone, concrete hardscapes, aggregates and landscape supplies
P. Beckman Enterprises Inc. 3621 Twin Views Court, Roanoke ptbeckman@cox.net
540-977-5300 1992
Moneta Farm & Home Center 11739 Moneta Road, Moneta monetafhc.com sales@monetafhc.com
540-297-5558 1973
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Hardware, home lawn and garden, farm, ranch and power equipment
Plyler Homes & Docks 13697 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 109 A, Moneta plylerhomesanddocks.com
540-721-8362 1974
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Dock construction, personal watercraft and boat lifts; licensed and insured; deck and home construction
Smith Mountain Building Supply 13080 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy smithmountainbuilding.com
540-721-3453 1986
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Complete supplier of home building materials, contractor and retail; cabinets and windows
Smith Construction Co. Inc. 165 Smithview Drive, Glade Hill
540-483-7408 1986
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Boathouse and floating dock construction and installation: rip rap, lake debris cleanup
540-871-0373 2003
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Retractable door screens, large opening solar shades
540-721-2209 1987
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Snazzy Screen Solutions Moneta snazzyscreensolutions.com
Smith Mountain Dock Building Inc. 13924 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
Custom docks and boathouses; lift installation
U.S. Stone Corp. 27 Brookledge Lane, Rocky Mount rock-your-wall.com
540-537-9343 1983
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Sell and install real rock, manmade rock, flagstone and slate; licensed and insured
Smith Mountain Lake Fence and Deck Co. Wirtz
540-721-9980 1999
Straight Line Construction Inc. 280 Dudley Creek Road, Hardy
540-493-5309 2005
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Design/build custom docks and decks; pile driving
Turner’s Building Inc. P.O. Box 26, Union Hall turnersbuilding.com
540-576-2678 1976
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New boathouses, dock and deck modifications, boat and PWC lifts; lift modifications, lift remote controls; dock repairs
W.E. Shoreline Construction P.O. Box 133, Moneta weshorelineconstruction.com
540-493-9283 2001
developerS Enirtep Inc. 1027 Waterwheel Drive, Suite 200, Moneta
540-297-4055 1984
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Bel Lago, Windward at Point Chelis, Belden Woods
Floyd Enterprises 11616 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Suite C, Huddleston floydenterprisesinc.com
540-297-7900 1979
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Custom home building, remodeling
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Build and repair fences and decks
Dock building, pile driving and boathouses
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ElEctrical contractors AA&W Plumbing and Electric 4170 Edwardsville Road, Hardy
540-493-2389 1978
Home wiring, docks, underground wiring, pump back, general plumbing services
Moser Electric LLC 310 Oakbark Drive, Moneta moser-electric.com
540-814-0152 2013
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Commercial, residential, industrial and marine electrical services; engineering services; Class A Electrical Contractor
Southern Trust Home Services P.O. Box 938, Hardy southernstateelectric.com
540-721-4348 1995
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Electrical, plumbing; water heater repairs/replacements, water treatment systems, whole house generators, heating and air systems serviced/installed
Woodridge Heating, Air & Electrical 14179 Wards Road, Lynchburg
434-239-0371 1975
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Heating, air and electrical installation and service, generators
Excavating and Earth-Moving contractors AC Shoreline Services 1249 Difficult Creek Road, Bedford On Facebook
540-947-5611 540-875-9991
Complete shoreline management; rip rap, dredging, excavation, beach sand, tree removal; AEP permitting
Clifton Byrd & Sons Inc. P.O. Box 1038, Moneta rodsandreins@verizon.net
540-537-6209 1981
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Crawford Excavating Inc. 185 Parford Lane, Moneta
540-721-2153 1970
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Mayhew and Sons Inc. 1371 Dozer Lane, Bedford
540-296-1371 1985
Excavating and landscaping, nursery, plants, lawn maintenance
Randy Hodges Excavating Inc. 11100 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz randyhodgesexcavating.com; randallvhodges@gmail.com
540-580-5116 1987
Residential/commercial, site work, septic systems; hauling, demolition; Class A licensed, insured, RLD, DEQ erosion certified
Rodney Cundiff & Sons Bulldozing 2465 Jacks Mountain Road, Glade Hill
540-576-2702 1973
Simmons Excavating Inc. 9276 Brooks Mill Road, Wirtz simmonsexcavatinginc.com
540-721-3674 1983
Excavating, grading, rip rap, foundations, hauling and septic, road building, hydroseeding; Class A licensed, insured
Triple L Hauling and Landscaping
540-309-1123
Rip rap, erosion control, topsoil, grading-seeding, lawn restoration; free estimates
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Excavating, shoreline stabilization, specializing in rip rap Excavating, septic installation, roads and driveways, site grading
Clearing and grading, driveways, rip rap, excavating
Bradford Pest Control 1919 Golden View Road, Glade Hill
540-484-1563 1994
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Real estate inspections, pest control services, termite control
Bug Man Exterminating Inc. 1918 Orange Ave., Roanoke bugmanext.com
540-483-4766 1994
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Green pre-treatments, termite control, pest control, mosquito reduction
Dobson Pest Control 4320 Thirlane Road, Roanoke dobsonbros.com
540-265-1911 1944
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Pest, termite, bed bug, bird and moisture control, exclusion and fumigations, insulation
Enviro-Pest 300 Sealtest Lane, Rocky Mount enviropestonline.com
540-493-0753
Federal Exterminating 1509 Compton St. N.E., Roanoke gottrust.org/federal_exterminating
540-981-1888 1966
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Termite control and general pest control, customized pest elimination
M & L Pest Control 730 Farm View Road, Glade Hill
540-493-7182 2014
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Pest control: termites, roaches, ants, spiders, stink bugs, bats and rodents
Orkin 291 Industrial Drive, Roanoke homepestcontrol.com
540-912-4371
Smith Mountain Pest Solutions 665 Black Rock Road, Rocky Mount
540-493-8605 2013
Green pest control; real estate inspections, water tests, septic reports
Termite control and general pest control 1
Termite and pest control; residential and commercial; real estate inspections
fEncing A & D Fence Co. 340 Harmony Road, Boones, Mill adfenceco.com
540-334-5313 1999
Aluminum, chain link fences, commercial fences, deck construction, estate gates, iron, landscape fences, ornamental fencing and gates, vinyl; free estimates
Fence Builders Inc. 363 Taylors Road, Boones Mill
540-334-2481 1885
Any kind of fence: electric, barbed wire, chain link, woven wire, board, aluminum, vinyl. Residential and light commercial
Larry Chattin & Sons Inc. 1241 Goodview Town Road, Goodview On Facebook
540-890-2305
Family owned. Builder of farm and agricultural buildings and all types of farm fencing
Nichols Welding 92 Redbud Hill Road, Rocky Mount nicholswelding.net
540-330-8272 2000
Smith Mountain Lake Fence & Dock Co. Wirtz
540-721-9980 1999
Build and repair fences and decks
The Metalist 210 Updike Lane, Roanoke the-metalist.com mark@the-metalist.com
540-793-0627 2010
Custom decorative metal. Interior/exterior handrails, update wood to metal pickets on stairs, metal gate – ornamental or plain, custom radius handrails, create bed head/foot boards, window security bars, metal fabrication of all kinds
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Iron hand rails, spiral staircases, gates and fencing
flooring Elegant Flooring 2241 Riverdale Road, Roanoke elegant-flooring.com; info@ elegant-flooring.com
540-339-0520 2008
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Tile and natural stone flooring installation; kitchen and bath remodels, pool areas, fireplace hearths, custom showers; granite
Smith Flooring Co. Inc. 1867 Tolers Ferry Road, Huddleston smithflooringcompany.com
540-537-3508 1981
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Wood flooring sales, installation and finishing
540-676-1368 2012
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Minor home repairs; caretaker for owners living away from their property
handyMan sErvicEs SML Caretaker 1268 Rosewood Lane, Huddleston smlcaretaker.com
Proudly serving the community and area builders for over 25 years. Qualified professionals with the knowledge to help with that home improvement project or building your dream home.
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540-721-3453
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540-721-9117 2004
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Installation, service, maintenance agreements
Woodridge Heating, Air & Electrical 14179 Wards Road, Lynchburg
434-239-0371 1975
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Heating, air and electrical installation and service, generators
Inspecx, Home Inspection Services P.O. Box 395, Moneta inspecx.com
540-798-1388 1993
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Thermographic, pre-listing and construction phase inspections, radon and mold testing, energy audits
National Property Inspections 149 Longview Lane, Boones Mill npiweb.com/bwood
540-334-2700 2004
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Virginia and NRSB-certified, residential and commercial purchase pre-listing inspections; radon testing and water testing
Westlake Home Inspections Inc. 150 Woodland Cove Drive, Moneta westlakehomeinspections.com gngenter61@gmail.com
540-493-5690 2011
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Specializing in home inspections, radon testing
Home inspeCtion
dREAMSTIME.COM
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Heating and air Conditioning Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning LLC 1238 Cochese Drive, Moneta affordableheatingandairva.com; affordhvac@gmail.com
540-297-2765 2009
Ashman-Gordon Heating, Air and Electrical P.O. Box 217, Moneta ashmanshvac.com
540-297-4945 2007
Service all brands and types of oil and gas furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, electric heat, and air purification systems
Bower Heating and Air Conditioning 13455 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #101, Moneta bowerfreshair.com
540-719-7600
Full-service residential and light commercial heating and A/C; installation and service on furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers
Carter’s Heating and Cooling Inc. 14662 Moneta Road, Suite C, Moneta
540-297-3576 1998
Cundiff Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. 11795 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall | cundiffheating.com
540-576-1200 1978
Davis Heating & Air 2081 South Main St., Rocky Mount davisheat.com
540-483-5605, 540-297-5605 1947
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HTF Mechanical Services Inc. 1026 White House Road, Moneta htfmechanical.com
540-297-9818 1990
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Moneta Heating & Air 2965 East Washington Ave Vinton | monetahvac.com
540-890-4337
Specializing in sales and installation, repair of all brands, makes and models
Outside Heating 19870 Virgil H. Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount outsideheating.com
540-483-3988
Sale and service of outside wood furnaces
Southern Trust Home Services P.O. Box 938, Hardy southerntrusthomeservices.com
540-343-4348 1995
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Installation, sales and service on all heating and cooling systems and outdoor wood burners geo-thermal heating systems, generators Installation of heat pumps, gas furnaces, A/C and Daikin and Carrier mini-split products, duct cleaning, duct sealing Heating and A/C service, installation, geo-thermal installation, solar energy, standby generators, indoor air quality, attic insulation, duct cleaning Commercial HVAC, crane service
Electrical, plumbing, water treatment systems, whole house generators, heating and air system service/install, drain cleaning
Bill Meador Insurance Agency – Erie Insurance 2896 Northview Drive, Roanoke meadorinsurance.com bill@meadoragency.com
540-904-7833 2012
Auto, home, business, life
Hogue Insurance 13605 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta hogueinsurance.net
540-483-5121 1974
Auto, home, business, life
Holley Insurance P.O. Box 46, Boones Mill Holleyinsurance.com steve@holleyinsurance.com
540-334-4225, 888-899-1229 2000
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Auto, home, business, life
Nationwide Insurance Ryan Harris Agency 40 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount nationwide.com
540-483-5648 1999
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Personal, business and life insurance
Phil Hager Insurance Agency 13840 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta hagerins.com
540-721-8822 1984
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Home, life, health, auto, business and boat insurance
Simmons Insurance Agency Inc. – Rockingham Group Debbie Simmons Agent 1170 Celebration Ave., Moneta debbie@simmonsinsurance.biz
540-297-2886 Moneta office 540-343-1796 Vinton office
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Home, farm, auto, mobile home, renters, rental property, small business, life
State Farm Westlake 13335A Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy statefarm.com
540-719-0885
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Auto, home, life and business insurance
State Farm Insurance, Debbie Robbins agent 740 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount; debbierobbins.biz
540-483-9267, 866-483-1440 1984
The Thomas Agency 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #100, Hardy allstateagencies.com/ stuartthomas3
540-719-3000 1984
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Auto, home, life, business, boat, specialty line, renters and landlord policies, umbrella
Tripp Godsey Agency/Farmers Insurance 13105 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #B2, Hardy farmersagent.com/egodsey
540-719-5433 2004
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Auto, home, life, commercial, business, boat, farm, restaurants; financial services
Willard Insurance Agency 544 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount willardinsurance.org
540-483-2715
Homeowners, business, banking, homes under construction, auto, life, commercial and boat insurance
Auto, home, business, life
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Designer Solutions 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #200, Moneta designersolutionsinc.com
540-719-1266 2003
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Furniture, window treatments, cabinets, area rugs, tile, carpet, hardwood, vinyl, sinks, lighting, countertops, commercial & residential
Emerson Creek Pottery 1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford emersoncreekpottery.com
540-297-7884 1977
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Factory outlet offering handmade, hand-painted ceramic pottery made in the USA; personalization available
Envisions Distinctive Interiors Inc. Serving Smith Mountain Lake envisionsva.com
540-719-1500 2005
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Flooring, furniture, custom window treatments
Fine Wood Chairs 300 Pine Needle Lane, Ferrum
540-420-4472
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Handmade chairs; Windsor chairs, rockers, stools, frame chairs, settees; can match to existing set or customize
Furnitureland South Business 85, High Point, N.C. furniturelandsouth.com
336-822-3241 1969
Gifts Ahoy Bridgewater Plaza 16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta On Facebook
540-721-5303 1998
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Pillows, decorative accessories, lamps, candles, outdoor mats, lake themed decor
Grand Home Furnishings Westlake Outlet 71 Parkcrest Drive, Hardy grandhomefurnishings.com
540-721-2227 1911
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Furniture, mattresses, outdoor furniture
Interiors By Kris 13161 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy interiorsbykris.com
540-721-8354 1985
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Complete interior design services, including floor coverings and window treatments; high-end furniture lines and accessories, outdoor furniture
LakeWorks Dawn Saunders Moneta lakeworks.sml@gmail.com
540-266-4482 2009
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Window treatments, bedding, pillows, cushions, custom embellishment techniques
Lifestyles Redesign and Home Staging 107 Arbor Lane, Huddleston debbieerbs@gmail.com
540-520-0912 2006
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Home staging, redesign, remodeling, personal shopping, property and project management
P.A.C. Interiors and Floor Fashions Inc. 56 First Watch Drive, Moneta pacinteriors.com
540-719-0001 1998
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Flooring, upholstery/fabric, furniture granite, lighting gallery, stonework; full-service interior design
SleepSafe Beds LLC 3629 Reed Creek Drive, Bassett sleepsafebed.com
866-852-2337
Specialties
Southern Roots 400 Scruggs Road Suite 1100, Moneta southernrootssml.com southernroots@gmail.com
540-814-0604 2013
The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Road, Hardy thecottagegateonline.com
540-721-5622 2004
The Little Gallery 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta thelittlegallerysml.com
540-721-1596 1988
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Original artwork, glass, pottery, artisan jewelry
InterIor DesIgn / FurnIshIngs
1,000+ name-brand furniture manufacturers in 1.8 million square feet of showrooms; complimentary design services
Provides safe and functional beds for special needs 2-4
Silk flower arrangements, home and dock decor, jewelry, gifts, crafts by local artists
A Shade Brighter and Affordable Home Outlet 1123 Celebration Ave. #105, Moneta On Facebook
540-297-6440
Lamps, tables, art, dishes, vanities, rugs, home accessories and gifts
Antique Mall at Mayberry 1123 Celebration Ave., #103, Moneta On Facebook
540-297-7770
Antiques, collectibles, architectural salvage, primitives, vintage, outdoor furniture; shipping available
Artfully Framed at the Lake The Forum at Westlake 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-1218 2003
Blinds & Beyond Inc. 13860 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #102, Moneta On Facebook, smlblinds.com
540-721-1880
Window treatments; blinds, shades, shutters, solar panels and solar film
The Woodshop/J.Clark Bestwick Construction 8243 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston jclarkbestwick.com
540-296-0517 1989
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Furniture restoration, cabinetry, craftsman and shaker-style custom woodworking
Budget Blinds 542 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount 3blindguys@budgetblinds.com
540-489-4897
Blinds, shutters, shades, drapes, window coverings, solar film and more
Trocadero Ltd. 11970 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall trocaderofinefurnishings.com
540-576-2220 1993
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Home furnishings, mattress sets, gifts, wines, ladies apparel
Circle Design Studio PO Box 20072, Roanoke circledesignstudio.com
540-245-0269 2005
Complete interior design services, project management, design-build, shopping, accessorizing and staging
Wood Grains American Furniture & Gifts 355 South Main St., Rocky Mount woodgrainsusa.com
540-483-0627
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Custom picture framing (shadow boxes, needlework, original art), gallery featuring local artists
Home decor and furniture, seasonal and holiday items, specialty foods, boutique and baby areas, children’s area
All-American hardwood furniture, home decor, art and gifts
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Your one-stop shop for all your new construction and remodel needs!
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Kitchen & Bath
AAA Tree-Works 5689 Bethany Road, Boones Mill aaatree-works.com kentw@swva.net
540-529-2714 1989
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Consultation to conserve trees, aesthetic view-shed pruning, nutritional care for trees and shrubs, comprehensive arborist services
Augusta Co-Op – Bedford 1078 Custer Lane, Bedford
434-546-0771
Bartlett Tree Experts 2810 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke bartlett.com
540-343-9376 1907
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Scientifically based tree and shrub care from certified arborists
Blackwater Nursery & Landscaping 21367 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount blackwaternurseryandlandscaping. com
540-334-3415 540-814-1457 1984
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Nursery and garden center, hardscape and landscape services, water gardens, patio pavers, rock boulders and more
Creative Curbs Inc. 765 Webster Road, Glade Hill creativecurbsinc.com
540-529-2872 2001
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Custom concrete and curb landscape design, stamped concrete specialist
D&P Landscaping 8437 Grassland Drive, Sandy Level dplandscaping.com
540-484-2706 or 540-4203728 2006
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Landscaping, full-service lawn care and maintenance, landscape design, hardscapes, full service landscaping and maintenance, snow removal
Fertilizer and other lawn and farm products
Atlantic Appliance LLC Scruggs Road, Moneta
540-719-1131 2006
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Repair and maintenance of all major kitchen and laundry appliances
Better Bathrooms & Kitchens Inc. 30 W. Main St., Salem betterbathroomsandkitchens@ yahoo.com
540-387-2223 1995
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Remodel baths and kitchens, flooring, sinks, lighting. Licensed and insured. Class A contractor. BBB member
Diamond Hill Garden Center 1017 Diamond Hill Road Moneta diamondhillgeneralstore.net
540-297-7009 1999
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AEP-approved trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials; hardscape supplies, decorative stone, mulch; fountains
Blue Ridge Mountain Cabinets 1101 Franklin St., Rocky Mount blueridgemountaincabinets.com
540-489-1000 1989
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Cabinets, woodworking, home improvements
Gonzalez Landscaping Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz gonzalezlawn99@yahoo.com
540-484-3368 2010
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Bowman’s Woodworking 6829 Providence Church Road, Ferrum bowmanswoodworking.com
540-483-1682 1979
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Custom cabinet maker
Design and install hardscape driveways, walkways, retaining walls, fireplaces, firepits, outdoor kitchens; lawn care; tree trimming and removal
540-268-5055 1994
Capps Home Building Center 13700 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta shopcapps.com
540-721-2276 1978
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Custom cabinets for kitchen, bath, office; granite and solid surface countertops
Green Acres Landscaping LLC Elliston www.greenacresllc.com mark@greenacresLLC.com
Carter’s Cabinet Shop of Roanoke, Inc. 2132 Shenandoah Valley Ave., N.E., Roanoke carterscabinetshop.com
540-362-0228 1953
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Kitchens, baths, offices, entertainment centers, commercial cabinetry
Design, installation, maintenance; Class A Contractor; high quality landscaping, walkways, patios, driveways, retaining walls, waterfalls, ponds, tree care and masonry
540-520-8087
DeNeals Cabinets 400 Scruggs Road, #600, Moneta denealscabinets.com
540-721-1752 1984
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Hardbower Tree Service LLC Boones Mill hardbowertreeservice.com
Specializing in spikeless tree pruning, stump removal, tree cabling and bracing, light land clearing and firewood services
540-736-8423
Arborist and tree services
Doors and More 1326 Peters Pike Road, Wirtz Doorsandmoreusa.com mharman@doorsandmoreusa. com
540-721-1066 1985
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Hoppe’s Tree Service Inc. 14572 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta www.gottrust.org/ hoppestreeservice L & L Lawncare LLC 170 Cambridge Court, Hardy
540-797-7272
Lawn care, landscaping, mulching, trimming, basic lawn work
Elegant Woodworks 4131 Franklin St., Rocky Mount elegantwoodworksinc.com
540-483-5800 1999
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Residential and commercial cabinetry
Lakescapes Nursery Ltd. 11509 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall info@lakescapesnursery.com
540-576-2781 2003
Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery 75 Builders Pride Drive, Hardy shopferguson.com
540-721-2410 2000
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Appliances, plumbing fixtures, plumbing supplies; indoor and outdoor lighting
Design/build outdoor environments hardscape and landscape, property management, best pottery source in the area, unique and inspiring retail garden center
540-366-1748 1970
540-526-5296, 540-537-9329 1999
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Ideal Cabinets Design Studio 3727 Franklin Road S.W., Roanoke Idealcabinets.com
Landscape Solutions Virginia 122 and Enterprise Lane, Hardy landscapesolutionssml.com landscapesolutionssml@yahoo. com
Mulch blowing/application, complete lawn care service, erosion control/topsoil application
Kitchens at the Lake 415 Channelview Drive, Moneta kitchensatthelake.com
540-721-8575 2003
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Design, sales, installation of cabinets for remodeling and new construction; granite countertops and appliances
Marshall Stone Inc. 19730 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount marshallstone.com
540-483-2737 2006
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Natural stone, concrete hardscapes, aggregates and landscape supplies
Oasis Cabinets LLC 13850 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta oasiscabinets.com
540-719-3416 2009
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Kitchen and bath design and remodeling, countertops and entertainment centers
Mayhew and Sons Inc. 1371 Dozer Lane, Bedford
540-296-1371
The Cabinet Gallery 66 Builders Pride Way, Hardy cabinetgallerysml.com
540-719-0128
Parkway Nursery and Landscapes 2952 Dundee Road, Huddleston parkwaynurseryandlandscapes. com pkwynl@gmail.com
540-765-8733 1986
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Custom cabinets, kitchens, granite, refacing
Custom Cabinet Doors, Hardwood Moldings, Hardwood Lumber, dovetail drawer boxes
Design, sales, installation of cabinets for remodeling and new construction
Kitchen and bath design firm offering six lines of cabinetry; custom cabinetry, closets, countertops
Excavating and landscaping, nursery, plants, lawn maintenance 4
Deer resistant landscapes, terracing/retaining walls, paver or flagstone patios/walks; do not mow lawns
Charlottesville 434-220-6092 Christiansburg 540-382-7088 Roanoke 540-366-1748 Greensboro 336-275-8402
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Smith Mountain Lake (540) 721-2410 Blacksburg (540) 953-1258 Lynchburg (434) 385-6600
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Roanoke (540) 345-2044
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540-761-9985 2002
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Architectural accent lighting, landscape lighting sales, installation and maintenance; commercial lighting and lighting automation controls
Premier Landscape Lighting 4120 Twin Mountain Drive, Vinton premierlandlighting.net
540-520-6883 2007
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Landscape lighting
Audiotronics Inc. 2750 Ogden Road, Roanoke audiotronics.com
540-774-5757 1975
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Audio/video media and home theater systems, structured wiring, security systems
Kraven Solutions Inc. 7007 Booker T Washington Hwy., Wirtz | kravensolutions.com
540-483-5364 2003
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Audio/video home theaters, security systems/control systems, computer networking
Midatlantic Data & Communication 80 Sontag Road, Rocky Mount agabussolutions.com
540-484-5593 2005
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Networking, consulting, PC repair and data backup and recovery
Security Services Inc. 7490 Old Franklin Tpke., Glade Hill ssisecurityva.com
540-576-1382 1965
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Security and fire systems, whole-house music and surround sound, structured wiring, home theaters
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Touchless Boat Covers, minor dock and boat lift modifications
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R.G. Lucas Hauling & Lawn Care 105 Woodlake Drive, Goodview
540-314-8121 2000
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Hauling, seeding, grading, rip rap, landscaping
540-576-1177 2004
Ronnie Mitchell & Son 223 Miracle Road, Rocky Mount ronniemitchellandson.com
540-397-3775 1991
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Landscapes, hardscape, seeding and sod
Automatic Boat Covers of VA & NC, LLC 535 Cedar Ridge Road, Union Hall touchlesscover.com
540-721-0098 1978
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Lawn maintenance, home putting greens, landscaping
Aztec Rental Services 14070 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta | aztecrental.com
540-721-4070
Ruggieri Lawns LLC 929 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta lawnsatthelake.com
540-297-6397 1965
Seven Oaks Landscape/ Hardscape Inc. 529 Redwood Road, Glade Hill sales@7oakslandscape.com
540-489-3715 1991
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Landscape and hardscape design and installation, landscape maintenance
Bays Trash Removal 2432 Headens Bridge Road, Bedford | baystrash.com Bobcat of Roanoke Valley 7520 Milk A Way Drive, Roanoke easternshoretractor.com
540-366-3469
Southern Landscape Group Inc. PO Box 397, Evington soscapes.com sales@soscapes.com
434-821-6004 1998
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Outdoor living design/build; AEP shoreline management; landscape care and maintenance
Central Vacs Unlimited, 8496 Martins Creek Road, Roanoke centralvacsunlimited.com
540-334-2067 1989
Sunny Belle Farm Landscape and Garden Shop 14112 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
276-634-8080 2012
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Custom designed landscape; garden shop with garden accessories, annuals, pottery, wrought iron and concrete, free consultation
Done Rite Linens & Cleaning Huddleston
434-770-3668 1995 866-629-1730 1993
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Ventilated hardwood closet shelving systems
Terra Farmers Virginia 122 and Enterprise Lane, Hardy landscapesolutionssml.com landscapesolutionssml@yahoo. com
540-397-7645 2011
Gregory Wood Products 5800 Prillaman Switch Road, Ferrum gregorywoodproducts.com JZ Lock Key 6264 Truevine Road, Glade Hill
540-576-1137 2014
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Rekeying, replacing and installation of locks; residential and commercial; auto lockouts
540-400-3507
Law’s Paving Inc. 134 Dundee Road, Glade Hill
540-576-3110 1984
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Terry’s Tree Service Smith Mountain Lake
Asphalt paving and sealing, surface treating
540-397-9574 2005
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Top Notch Lawn Care LLC Moneta topnotchlawncare.com
540-580-0830 2001
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Grounds maintenance, turf management
Monica’s House Keep-N & Cleaning Services 1322 Three Oaks Road, Wirtz cleaningIdo2006@gmail.com
Cleaning services for residential, commercial and new construction
Westlake Turf and Irrigation LLC. 186 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta westlakeirrigation.com
540-721-1833 1972
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Pump stations, irrigation, sod, seeding, outdoor lighting
Patterson Brothers Paving 2295 Nicopolis Drive, Bedford pattersonbrothers@gmail.com
540-586-1497 1981 540-483-3489 1986
Willow Tree Nursery Inc. 300 Old Mountain Road, Penhook willowtreesml.com
540-576-3031 1981
Pine Creek Structures 3305 Iron Ridge Road, Rocky Mount wesellsheds.com
Windy Gap Mulch & Market 7200 Jubal Early Hwy., Hardy windygapmulch.com
540-427-0380 2006
Seal-tite 355 Olde Route 604, Troutville www.sealtitebasement.com
540-992-1144 800-772-0704 1975
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Available by the yard: mulch, nutrient-rich black topsoil, assorted stone; delivered or pickup
Proper pruning, thinning, shaping, hazardous trees, low cost. Insured. BBB member
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Garden center providing plant materials; authorized dealer for Belgard pavers/walls; landscape design Large selection of lawn materials including ornaments, concrete fountains, birdbaths
Equipment rentals, party/ wedding rentals 12
Trash removal and portable toilets Rentals of loaders, excavators, utility vehicles and attachments
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Sales, service and installation of central vacuum systems and intercoms Linens, towels and other items as needed for vacationers; full-service cleaning
Paving of driveways, private roads, parking lots, tennis courts and more 2
Manufacture, deliver and install Amish-made storage units, pet shelters, playhouses, horse barns, furniture, garages Interior/exterior waterproofing, basement/crawl space repair, crack repair, bowed wall repair, drainage systems, foundation settlement repair
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Providing full lawn and landscape service to the region since 2001
540-580-0830
TopNotchLawnCare.com
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540-334-1362
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Miscellaneous ServPro of Lynchburg/Bedford & Campbell Counties P.O. Box 15124, Lynchburg servprooflynchburg.com
540-586-1579 2000
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Fire and water clean up and restoration – 24 hours/7 days a week. Fire, smoke smoot, water removal, dehumidification, mold mitigation and restoration, biohazard, crime scene, vandalism and deodorization
540-352-4355
Decks, docks, pressure cleaners, pressure washers, stain
JM East Painting Inc. 1169 Friendly Drive, Penhook
434-927-4161
Interior and exterior painting, staining, power washing, deck repair, log homes, docks
JM Painting Doe Run Road, Rocky Mount jmpainting.co
540-420-4601
Interior and exterior painting services. Clean, professional and quality painting services
The HouseBath 12801 Moneta Road, Suite A, Moneta On Facebook
540-293-3699 2003
Kronenburg’s Pressure Washing Rocky Mount
540-488-8801
Premier Painting 1811 Isle of Pines Drive, Moneta premierpainters.biz; premierpainting@hotmail.com
540-537-5168 2005
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Interior/exterior painting, power washing/staining
Softwash Systems Safe & Professional Roof & Exterior Cleaning 330 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta riddickroofing.com bob@riddickroofing.com
540-721-1329 2013
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Roof, decks and exterior cleaning;
Westlake Wash LLC 631 Greenhouse Road, Glade Hill westlakewash.com
540-797-9117 2001
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Staining, painting, pressure washing
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Pressure cleaning, window cleaning; wood staining, painting and pre-finishing Pressure washing
PluMbing AA&W Plumbing and Electric 4170 Edwardsville Road Hardy
540-493-2389 1978
CMC Supply Inc. – Rocky Mount 1796 Franklin St., Rocky Mount cmcsupply.com
540-483-5208
Home wiring, docks, underground wiring, pump back, general plumbing services
SML Home Check and Property Service PO Box 944, Hardy smlhomecheck.com
703-554-3632
Smith Mountain Lake Appraisals 6728 Whitehouse Road, Huddleston smithmoutainlakeappraisals.com
540-297-1824 1986
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Residential and commercial appraising
Layman’s Contracting Inc. 947 Bonbrook Road, Wirtz lciva.com
540-334-5395
Full-service plumbing, new and remodel construction, water heaters and pumps, water treatment, 24-hour service
The Trailer Connection LLC 9150 Virgil Goode Hwy. trailerconnectionllc.com; trailerconnection@yahoo.com
540-483-9170 1993
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Landscape/utility, gooseneck, hydraulic dump, equipment and enclosed trailers; trailer parts and accessories
L.D. Ellis Plumbing and Septic Tank Cleaning 55 Becky’s Mill Road, Moneta ldellisplumbing@hotmail.com
540-483-9837 1969
Transforming Spaces Moneta, VA transformingspacesva.com kathy@transformingspacesva. com
540-420-2533 2010
Home and small business organizing, room redesign, staging, downsizing, space planning, paper management, speaker on all of the above
Water treatment, custom design bathrooms, plumbing; septic tank cleaning, pumping, inspection, installation and repair
Moser Electric 310 Oakbark Drive, Moneta moser-electric.com
540-814-0152 2013
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Class A plumbing contractor specializing in residential and commercial projects
Virginia Home Insulators
540-283-0829 Roanoke 434-386-3130 Lynchburg
Installation contractor. Spray foam insulation, existing and new homes, foam installation and standard installation, attic and crawl space
Southern Trust Home Services P.O. Box 938, Hardy southernstateelectric.com
540-721-4348 1995
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Electrical, plumbing, water treatment systems, whole house generators
Wisler Plumbing 405 Industry Blvd., Rocky Mount wislerplumbing.com
540-483-9382 1986
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Professional plumbing services, bathroom remodeling, water treatment
AquaPros Pools and Spas Inc. 1173 Moneta Road, Bedford aquapros.com
540-586-8364 1984
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In-ground and above-ground swimming pools; spas, saunas; wood, gas and pellet stoves, gas fireplaces/logs and more
Aquarius Pools Inc. 5606 Barns Ave., Roanoke aquariuspoolsinc.com
540-563-2786 1973
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Build and service residential in-ground pools; vinyl-lined, fiberglass and concrete; cleaning equipment and more
Crawford Water Hauling 185 Parford Lane, Moneta
540-721-2153 1998
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Potable water for pools and water systems, excavating
WOW Organizing/Staging 116 Red Valley Road, Wirtz woworganizing.com; woworganizing@gmail.com
540-420-8225 2006
Home check service to absentee home owners on Smith Mountain Lake; landscaping
Joey Hodges Painting & Pressure Washing 333 Doe Run Road, Rocky Mount
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Full-service organizing and space planning; organizing, staging and redesign
Moving / storage All-Size Storage LLC 13000 Moneta Road, Moneta downtownmoneta.com
540-296-0500 1998
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SML Magic & Science Shop 1152 Hendricks Store Road, Moneta
540-297-1220 2008
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540-576-3846 2007
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Residential and commercial; home and office improvements, BBB member, member of Roanoke Regional Homebuilders Association
Walker Construction 95 Luck Lane, Moneta rdwalker1979@yahoo.com
540-721-1979 2001
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Repairs, remodel, replace doors, windows, siding
Jordan Roofing 1118 Westover Drive, Danville
434-791-1232 1984
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Residential roofing and repairs; BBB member
Lynchburg Roofing 493 Crowell Lane, Lynchburg lynchburgroofing.com
434-841-8898 2000
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Residential and commercial roofing; gutter cleaning
Moyer’s Framing/Roofing/Siding/ Guttering/Decks/Docks 631 Greenhouse Road, Glade Hill moyersgutters.com
540-483-9130 1984
Reliant Roofing & Restoration 2442 Truman Hill Road, Hardy reliant-roofs.com
540-529-2453 2013
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Residential and commercial roofing; siding and gutters
Riddick Home Service Inc. 330-C Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta riddickhomeservice.com bob@riddickhomeservice.com
540-721-1329 1974
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All types of residential roofing and repairs; new construction and replacement roofs; roof, decks and exterior cleaning
Smith Mountain Lake Roofing 1219 Buff Creek Drive, Hardy
540-819-3264 2009
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All types of roofing; repair and maintenance
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Pools & sPas National Pools of Roanoke Inc. 3112 Melrose Ave., Roanoke nationalpools.com
540-345-7665 1977
Perry Pools & Spas 6000 Fort Ave., Lynchburg perrypools.com
434-239-9650 1972
Virginia Pool Sales & Service 4347 Old Cave Spring Road, Roanoke vapoolsales.com
540-774-5992 1986
William Sowder Hot Tub Service LLC 334 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount wshottubservicellc@yahoo.com
540-493-7171 2009
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REMoDElING 3-Day Kitchen and Bath P.O. Box 8803, Roanoke potterconstructionllc.com
540-427-2284 2009
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Better Bathrooms & Kitchens Inc. 30 W. Main St., Salem betterbathroomsandkitchens@ yahoo.com
540-387-2223 1995
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Phil’s Home Improvements 1619 Sample Road, Wirtz
540-493-7941 2004
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Tile and hardwood flooring, general home improvements
Riddick Home Service Inc 330-C Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta riddickhomeservice.com bob@riddickhomeservice.com
540-721-1329 1974
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Decking, siding, small renovations
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Bathroom and kitchen remodeling Wide variety of services for bathroom and kitchen remodeling
Catron’s Pump Sales & Service Inc. 113 April Lane, Vinton
540-890-3848
Well drilling and service
Falwell Corporation 3900 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg falwellcorp.com john@fallwellcorp.com
800-937-9355 1937
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Quality Water Systems / Kinetico 1171 Cheatham Park Drive, Bedford kineticoswva.com; info@ kineticoswva.com
540-721-6025 2003
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Water treatment
Shells Pump Sales & Service Inc. 147 Shell Drive, Hardy
540-412-3895
Well services and water filtration
Southern Trust Home Services P.O. Box 938, Hardy southernstateelectric.com
540-721-4348 1995
Water treatment systems
Southern Well Drilling 836 Greenway Road, Glade Hill
540-483-7595
Well drilling
Wisler Plumbing 405 Industry Blvd., Rocky Mount wislerplumbing.com
540-483-9382 1986
Water treatment
Anderson Garage Door Evington 407 Crowell Lane, Suite B, Lynchburg garagedoorslynchburgva.com
434-426-8062 2005
Installation and repair of garage doors; garage door openers; authorized Amarr and Liftmaster dealer; service all garage doors
Door Medic P.O. Box 45, Boones Mill, doormedic.net
540-334-5778 2000
Hometown Windows Boones Mill Hometownwindowsva.com hometownwindowsva@gmail. com
540-334-HOME (4663) 844-418-HOME (4663)
Window Max Inc/ Kitchen & Bath Max 13709 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta thosewindowpros.com
540-721-3044 1995
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PBS ART AUCTION | Art auction at The Little Gallery at Bridgewater Plaza. Call or visit website for date and more information. (540) 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com
1 BEER DINNER | Bar opens at 5:30 p.m. at Jake’s Place, Moneta. Reservations required. (540) 297-4732, jakesplacesml.com
2 JESSE COOK | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 7:30 p.m. $45.50
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MERLEFEST ON THE ROAD W/ TELLICO & HIGH PLAINS JAMBOREE | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $17 YARN W/ERIN & THE WILDFIRE | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $20
5 WINERY OPEN HOUSE | March 5, 12, 19, 26 | Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery, Moneta. Noon-5 p.m. (540) 2961393, smlwine.com WINTERFEST 10 MILER AND SNOWBALL 5K | Third annual WinterFest 10 miler and Snowball 5k at Bernards Landing in Scruggs to benefit the Franklin County YMCA. Run only or run/walk. Post-race lunch specials and cash bar at The Landing Restaurant. 10:00 a.m. runsignup.com
MURDER MYSTERY | Bedford Landings Bed & Breakfast in Moneta will host a murder mystery. $40 per person includes one glass of wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Non-alcoholic beverages also available. Receive 10 percent off of an overnight stay. 5:308:30 p.m. Visit eventbrite.com to reserve tickets. bedfordlandings.com COMMONWEALTH BLUEGRASS BAND | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $17 LEON RUSSELL | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $37
6 WINTER LECTURE SERIES | “The Culture of the Through Hiker: Appalachian Trail and Pacific Coast Trail” presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. 3 to 4 p.m. at SML State Park Discovery Center, Huddleston. $7. (540) 297-6066, dcr. virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml
7 FULL POND AND DEDICATION DAY | A celebration of the day 50 years ago SML was officially created. Three historical highway markers will be dedicated, one in each county that SML borders (Franklin, Bedford and Pittsylvania) and an unveiling of the Bedford County historical marker will be held at SML State Park in Huddleston. Live music and light refreshments. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., visitsmithmountainlake.com
8 WINE DINNER | 6:30 p.m. at The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. Reservations required. (540) 7214333, theblackwatercafe.com
17 WINERY OPEN HOUSE | St. Patrick’s Day-themed event at Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford. Noon-5 p.m. (540) 586-3707, peaksofotterwinery.com
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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $36
SPRING INTO NATURE SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES | MARCH 18-APRIL 3 | Spring break activities located throughout the SML State Park: hiking, mountain biking, geocaching, fishing and explore the 700-gallon freshwater aquarium at the Discovery Center. Huddleston. 8 a.m.7:30 p.m. (540) 297-6066, dcr.virginia. gov/state_parks/smi.shtml
10 AN EVENING WITH KATHY MATTEA | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $44.50
11 JERRY DOUGLAS PRESENTS THE EARLS OF LEICESTER | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $39 & $51.50
13 DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM VIP EXPERIENCE | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 4:30 p.m. $127 DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 7:30 p.m. $47 & $62
14 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS W/OPENER THAYER SARRANO | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $30
EASTER DRAMA | March 18-20, 24-26 | Halesford Baptist Church in Hardy will present free live performances of its annual Easter drama “The Cry of Christ.” March 18, 24, and 27 at 7 p.m., March 19 at 1 and 5 p.m., March 20 at 3 p.m., March 26 at 2 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. (877) 570-5576, halesford.com
19 BUTTERFLY MAGIC | Butterfly enthusiast Elizabeth Farrel will introduce butterflies most often seen in and around Smith Mountain Lake. SML Discovery Center. Huddleston. 1 - 2 p.m. (540) 297-6066, dcr.virginia. gov/state_parks/smi.shtml THE EMBERS “SHAGGIN IN THE SPRING” | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 7:30 p.m. $20
22 AN EVENING WITH SHOVELS & ROPE | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $34.50
24 LUNCHBOX LECTURE | The National D-Day Memorial will present “Propaganda and Poetry: The Wartime Writings of Edna St. Vincent Millay” at noon at the Bedford Welcome Center. Free admission with donations accepted. Bring your own lunch. (540) 586-3329, dday.org WINERY OPEN HOUSE | March 25-27 | Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford. Noon-5 p.m. (540) 586-3707, peaksofotterwinery.com
25 LOW LOW CHARIOT/WELCOME TO HOONAH/MONSTER ATLANTIC | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $12
26 EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA | Easter egg hunt at the SML State Park Discovery Center, including a visit from the Easter Bunny. Learn rabbit facts, pet a live rabbit, wagon rides, handson crafts and more. Huddleston. 1-3 p.m. (540) 297-6066, dcr.virginia.gov/ state_parks/smi.shtml THE ROBEY FAMILY | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 7:30 p.m. $12
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QUILT SHOW |APRIL 1-2 | The Lake Quilters Guild will present a quilt show, “Celebrating Quilting,” at Trinity Ecumenical Parish in Moneta. Lunch cafe presented by members of Trinity Ecumenical Parish, technique demonstrations and displays, drawings for two quilts and door prizes every hour. Vote for your favorite quilt. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. $5 donation to be admitted, children 12 and younger admitted free. lakequilters.org SML IDOL 4 | APRIL 1- MAY 6 | Singing competition held every Friday from April 1 to May 6 at Mariners Landing. Cash prizes awarded for first, second, and third place. 7 p.m. Visit SML Idol on Facebook. WINERY OPEN HOUSE | April 1-3, 8-9, | Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford. Noon-5 p.m. (540) 586-3707, peaksofotterwinery.com WINERY OPEN HOUSE | April 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30| Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery, Moneta. Noon-5 p.m. (540) 296-1393, smlwine.com BARRY YOUNG | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m. THE OAK RIDGE BOYS | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $62 & 77
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2 HEALTHY PARKS FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE WALK AND TALK | Carilion Clinic and Booker T. Washington National Monument in Hardy host a brief talk to be followed by a social hike of the park’s scenic trails. Walk and talks will take place the second Saturday of each month through November. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. (540) 721-2094, nps.gov/bowa DAM 50 FESTIVAL | An ultra-foot race (50K), 5K and Fun Run that includes live music, kids activities and spirits from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the SML Dam Visitor Center, Sandy Level. Register at ultrasignup.com. franklincountyymca.org BARRY YOUNG | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
3 WINTER LECTURE SERIES | Peter Coogan, associate professor of history at Hollins University, will present “Reassessing Woodrow Wilson: Progressive, Racist, or Religious Fanatic?” from 3-4 p.m. at the SML State Park Discovery Center, Huddleston. $7 (540) 297-6066, dcr. virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml BLOSSOM TO BOTTLE 5K RACE | Run, jog or walk in a benefit race for the cancer program, “A Path to Healing and a Bridge to Wellness.” From 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford. $20/single, $25/single day of race. Register at blossomtobottle.com, 540.586.3707, peaksofotterwinery.com
5 BEER DINNER | Bar opens at 5:30 p.m. at Jake’s Place, Moneta. Reservations required. (540) 2974732, jakesplacesml.com THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS: THE LADIES & GENTLEMEN TOUR PLUS SPECIAL GUEST PAPER BIRD | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 7:30 p.m. $22
8 JODY ENSOR | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m. AN EVENING WITH THE DEL MCCOURY BAND | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $37 & $49.50
9 INAUGURAL OSPREY 10K/5K RACE | First annual “Osprey 10K and 5K Race” held at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston. Hosted by the Friends of SML State Park, participants will run or walk along the park’s roadways. Proceeds will benefit environmental and educational programs at the state park. 9 a.m. (540) 297-6066, runroanoke.com APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL | At Gross’ Orchards, Bedford. visitsmithmountainlake.com JODY ENSOR | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m. GREG ALLMAN | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT SHOW
12 WINE DINNER | 6:30 p.m. at The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. Reservations required. (540) 721-4333, theblackwatercafe.com
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JIMMY WILSON | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
WHEN l May 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
HUMMING HOUSE | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $14
WHERE l Downtown Moneta WHAT l Representatives from more than 100 area businesses will answer questions about their services, demonstrate products and hand out literature, samples and promotional items. The event, which is free and open to the public, is organized by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. Food and drink will be available for purchase, and visitors may register for door prizes to be awarded hourly.
ART SHOW | The Little Gallery at Bridgewater Plaza will feature emerging artists. Opening reception from 1-3 p.m. (540) 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com
IF YOU GO l Parking is plentiful, but if you’d like door-to-door service, the chamber runs golf-cart shuttles from outlying parking areas. The event takes place completely outdoors under large tents, rain or shine.
21 BARTER THEATRE PRESENTS “LYING IN STATE” | At Harvester Performance Center. 7:30 p.m. $24
WANT MORE INFO? l For information on participating or volunteering at the expo, contact the chamber at (540) 721-1203 or e-mail lauren@visitsmithmountainlake.com.
22 21st ANNUAL JOHN FABER MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST AND SHOW |APRIL 22-24 | A contest open to all photographers – casual, amateur and professional. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake, the photo show committee will mark this milestone with a special award for the photo that best conveys the theme, “Celebrating Smith Mountain Lake.” Located at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta. For entry form and more information, visit smithmountainartscouncil.com RAY MARTIN | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m. JAMES GREGORY “THE FUNNIEST MAN IN AMERICA” | Harvester Performance Center. 7:30 p.m. $29.50 & $52
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23 EARTH DAY CANOE COVE CLEANUP | Venture out on the lake with a park ranger and help clean the coves and shoreline of Smith Mountain Lake. Space is limited. Please pre-register by April 21. 10 a.m.2:30 p.m. at SML State Park, Huddleston. (540) 297-6066, dcr.virginia.gov/state_ parks/smi.shtml
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LIVING HISTORY EVENT AND SCOUT DAY | The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will host “Prelude to Invasion – Living History and Scout Event Day.” See history recreated by viewing a WWII period command tent, attend a briefing on the invasion and learn about the weapons of war. The Boy Scout Merit Badge program, “Scouting Heritage,” is offered during this event for an additional fee of $4 per registered scout. Admission is $4 for registered scouts and scout leaders. Regular park fees apply for other attendees. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (540) 5863329, dday.org
BEST HOt BET SPOt SML Beer & BBQ FeStivaL MAY 7 | Family-oriented festival from 1-7 p.m. at Downtown Moneta featuring barbecue vendors, draft beer, live music, children’s play area with inflatables and an obstacle course. Entry fee: $5 (children 6 and under admitted free). Sponsored by the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce. (540) 721-1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com
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23-24 OAKLEY BLUE RIDGE BIG BASS CLASSIC | Open fishing tournament with weigh-ins at Crazy Horse Marina, Moneta. More than $95,000 worth of prizes. (540) 483-9293, oakleybigbass. com CARNIVALE STEEL DRUM CONCERT | Steel drum concert at SML YMCA. visitsmithmountainlake.com
28 LUNCHBOX LECTURE | The National D-Day Memorial will present “Wehrmacht Invasion of the Mountains of Virginia” at noon at the Bedford Welcome Center. Free admission with donations accepted. Bring your own lunch. (540) 586-3329, dday.org ELIZABETH COOK W/DEREK HOKE | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 7:30 p.m. $24.50
29-30 SEAN BERA | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
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50 years
Weave through more than of history at Smith Mountain Lake with our four-part series, which will be published throughout Summer 2016. Each month, Laker magazine will delve into the turning points of SML's creation and development, starting at the planning stages of the dam itself. We will have first-person historical accounts, archival photos, profiles of key figures and original news articles from the last five decades — the past, present and future of Smith Mountain Lake delivered in detail.
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The third annual Franklin County YMCA SML Glacier Plunge took place Jan. 9 at Bernard's Landing. Dozens of people raced into the chilly lake water — estimated at about 50 degrees — to get prizes from various sponsors. Photography by Ryan Tipps. 1. Kathy and Keith Kallapos 2. Cliff Hammock, Mike Lugar, Duane Hall and Seth Hammock 3. Lisa Hammock, Catie Altice and Michelle Hall 4. Anne Tucker, Pete Rozich, Nora Barker and Jill Prillaman
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The theme of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual awards dinner was "Making Golden Memories." The event was held Jan. 21 at the Waterfront Country Club. Photography by Jolly Jen Photography. 1. MG and Roy Enslow. Roy won the Norma Jean Teass Award for Community Leadership. 2. Jen Chaconas of Jolly Jen Photography won the Visionary Leader-Female Award. 4. The staff at Re/Max Lakefront Realty won the Real Estate Service of the Year Award. 4. Dr. Brian Weitzman of Smith Mountain Lake Animal Hospital won the Health Services of the Year Award. 5. The 2016 SML Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Diane Fanning has an unlikely hero, one borne out of an image she saw on a television crime show. The episode depicted the killing of a young girl and the near fatal attack on her best friend. Despite being left for dead, the friend walked a half-mile down a gravel road in West Texas to a neighbor’s house, where emergency personnel came and airlifted her to a hospital. Not only did she ultimately work with a forensic artist to identify her attacker, she also faced him in court and helped put an end to his 20-year killing spree. “She was instantly my hero,” Fanning said. It was inspiration for a career to come. The Bedford resident released her 14th true-crime book, “Bitter Remains,” in January, and she plans to release her 10th fiction novel later this year. Fanning’s first crime book centered on the case of Tommy Lynn Sells, with whom she
had corresponded while he was incarcerated. Fanning was living in Texas at the time, and her book helped to get a new trial for Julie Rae Harper, who had been convicted of killing her 10-year-old son. Sells, who was executed in 2014, is now believed to have killed Harper’s son. Seeing Harper walk out of the courtroom a free woman was one of Fanning’s proudest moments, she said, “knowing that I helped find justice not just for her but for her murdered son.” Fanning was given the Defenders of the Innocent Award from the Illinois Innocence Project for that effort. And recently, a witness is connecting another case to Sells. “That book, although it was my first, keeps on living,” Fanning said. Fanning’s newest book, “Bitter Remains,” begins a little closer to home, in Kinston, North Carolina, about four hours from Smith Mountain Lake. The victim was a devoted
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By Graeme Simsion A great book club read. Don Tillman, a geneticist from Australia who has Asperger’s syndrome, seeks to find a wife through scientific methods and some rather peculiar preparations. There is much more to Rosie, one of the women in his research study, than Tillman’s scientific mind can compute, but he muddles through with delightful consequences for the reader. (Also released by Simsion is “The Rosie Effect,” which includes the baby project!)
By Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling) In the third installment of the Cormoran Strike series, our eponymous private detective sets about finding the person who sent a package containing a severed leg to his assistant, Robin Ellacott. With the police certain they’ve found their man, Strike and Robin set off on their own to find the true suspect — someone from Strike’s past. The gruesome acts continue as the pair explore the depraved worlds of three violent individuals.
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mother; the perpetrators, a disturbed couple. “I was drawn to it because of the cast of characters,” Fanning said. “You don’t normally see a musician and actress kill a graphic artist. Those three together were so odd, so interesting to me. And I’m always wanting to understand the psychology of the people who commit these crimes.” Over the past decade, Fanning has helped at domestic violence centers and has spoken to students about her work. “Having knowledge of the red flags and having awareness of the type of person [who becomes violent] and how they’re going to present themselves” is important, she said. “The more you know about how these crimes came about, the better you can protect yourself and the better you can advise a friend or family member who has red flags waving in their face.”
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Phil Hager Insurance
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Arrington Construction
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Pine Creek Structures
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Atlantic Bay Mortgage
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Plyler Homes & Docks
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Automatic Boat Covers
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Bartlett Tree Experts
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Bayside Marina & Yacht Club
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Seven Oaks Landscape/Hardscape
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Blinds & Beyond
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Shentel
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Bobcat of Roanoke
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Smith Mountain Building Supply
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Capps Home Building Center
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Smith Mountain Lake Dental Practice
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Southern Landscape Group
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Southern Roots
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Sunken City Brewing Company/ Sunken City Tavern
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The Cabinet Gallery
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The Summit
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Lake & Garden
TopNotch Lawncare
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Turner’s Building
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Fit & Healthy | Entertaining
ValleyStar Credit Union
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Crossword | Books
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina
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Webster Marine Center
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Designer Solutions
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Dollman Construction Inc.
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Emerson Creek Pottery
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F&S Building and Remodeling
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Ferguson Enterprises
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First Bank & Trust
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Grand Home Furnishings Outlet
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REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate Hodges, Penny Wainwright & Co. Horne, Jane Sullivan Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate Johnson, Phyllis and Basham, Tim RE/MAX Lakefront Realty, Inc. Jordan, Cameron & Angie SML Sales, Inc.
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Haywood’s Jewelers
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Homestead Creamery
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Hughes Marine
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Ideal Cabinets
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Interiors by Kris
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Joe’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
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Kroger
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Lakescapes Nursery
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Michael Dillon Custom Docks
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Mid-Atlantic Timberframes
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Moneta Dentistry
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Moneta Heating & Air
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National Pools
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Nationwide Insurance
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Sample some of the best ice cream on the planet at Homestead Creamery (their peach flavor in the summer months should be classified as an addictive substance), partake of the fresh margaritas at Mexico Viejo, and nibble the delectable fried pickles at Jake’s Place — all in the same day. Attend Sunday morning church services from the comfort of your own boat. Known affectionately by locals as “Preacher on the Water,” Bill Bowling Memorial Chapel — “The Floating Chapel” — offers a truly unique way to get your church on while at SML. Wave down the ice cream boat. If you can’t make it to Homestead Creamery don’t despair, somewhere out on the lake you’ll find The Ice Cream Boat, ready to provide you with all your beat-the-heat treats. I’m told you can even locate them via a GPS tracker; how cool is that?! Enjoy the lack of traffic. For us poor souls who must trek down to SML from the northern regions of our expansive state, trust me when I tell you that the reprieve from the daily Northern VA gridlock truly replenishes the soul. And, the lower gas prices at the lake are a nice little bonus as well. Be a voyeur without getting arrested. Come on, admit it, one of the best perks about SML is our ability to tool around the lake and peer into everyone else’s backyard. If they leave the house curtains open, we also get to check out our neighbors’ decorating style. Skinny dip at midnight. I’ve heard rumors this occurs often across the lake. If you read Dock Tale Hour in the January/February 2016 issue of Laker, you know I’ve gotten into a wee bit of trouble with this pastime. I would love to hear your stories about life here at SML. I bet we could fill a book. I’ve already got the title: “Something In the Water.” Who knows, maybe during these next 50 years we’ll see it in print. It could happen. 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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