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LAKE & GARDEN
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Gardening columnist Catriona Tudor Erler explores how to create eye-popping color combinations in your garden.
Faded, cracked or torn boat and personal watercraft seats, pads and panels can be made new again by local upholsterers.
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Two interior designers discuss what’s trending this year and offer tips and tricks to spruce up any living space.
The Smith Mountain Lake Water Safety Council provides tips on safe boating and swimming at the lake.
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Suzanne and Byron Rudy find comfort in condominium living at one of the lake’s most recognizable landmarks.
Hardy resident Penny Simmons discusses her passion for art and ways she hopes to share it with others.
Find out what’s trending in dock construction and what amenities are available to make docks more livable from area builders.
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The SML Business Expo and the Jersey Girls’ Walk for the Animals are just two events taking place this month.
Check out scenes from MidWinter Madness, Smith Mountain Lake Association’s town hall and Dam 50 Festival.
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The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a trio of recent thefts from businesses near Westlake Corner. The first theft occurred sometime during the evening of March 24 when a patio set was stolen from True Organics on Scruggs Road, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Maj. Mike Bowman said employees noticed the furniture
was missing when they arrived for work the following day. Outdoor wicker furniture was reported stolen March 27 from David James Homes’ model in LakeWatch Plantation near the Franklin County Family YMCA. The General Store on Scruggs Road also reported two outdoor chairs and a picnic table were stolen March 29. Rita Grisetti, co-owner of The General Store, said she never expected something like that would ever happen. “We have never had any problems.” Grisetti said that she once acci-
dentally left store items on display outside overnight, but when she returned the following morning, the items were still there. “Now we are paranoid,” Grisetti said, adding that she will no longer be as trusting. The two chairs taken from The General Store had been secured by a cable that was cut. Grisetti said the 10-foot picnic table would have needed a lot of strength to lift, as well as a large truck or trailer to haul it off. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported it has no leads at this time. Investigators are look-
ing at surveillance video from area businesses as well as checking with area pawn shops and websites to see if there has been any effort to resell the items, said Capt. Paul Caldwell. The sheriff’s office asks that business owners and residents consider moving their lawn furniture indoors or to a place where it can be monitored by security cameras or alarms to prevent future thefts. Anyone with information is asked to contact Caldwell at 352-5174 or paul. caldwell@franklincountyva.gov.
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Men’s Cancer Support Group Spouses are welcome. General discussion. Where: Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Drive, Moneta When: 3 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 721-4330 Feed Bag to Tote Bag Recycling Workshop Recycle a colorful chicken or other livestock feed bags into a reusable totes. Ages 16 and older. Feed bags and sewing machines provided. Where: Westlake Branch Library, 84 Westlake Road, Suite 109, Hardy When: 2 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 483-3098, option 2 to register Adam Ezra Group Landing pad stage. Where: Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount When: 8 p.m. Cost: $14 general admission Contact: 484-8277, www.harvestermusic.com Michael Ray Country. Where: Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount When: 8 p.m. Cost: $12 general admission Contact: 484-8277, www.harvestermusic.com
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Josh Gilbert of Roanoke, winner of the 5K, crosses a stream along the trail.
Dozens of runners braved the steep slopes and trails around the Smith Mountain Dam for the Dam 50K and 5K on April 1. This is the second year for the event that added a new challenge for the 5K runners. This year both the 50K and the 5K participants faced a 1,300-foot climb during one section of the course. Known as the “death climb” by runners, it was added to make the 5K one of the most difficult around, according to race organizer Lauren Acker. “The death climb is a big part of the 50K race,” Acker said. “We decided to make it part of the 5K so it would be the hardest 5K ever.” While the area had experienced heavy rain over the past few days, runners experienced good weather for race day. The course was mostly dry by the start of the
race. “The weather was beautiful,” Acker said. The top finisher in the 5K was Josh Gilbert of Roanoke with a time of 31:48. He admitted that the 1,300-foot climb was difficult. “I don’t know if there is a harder 5K anywhere around here,” Gilbert said. Erica Martin of Moneta was the top female finisher in the 5K with a time of 1:02:35. Stephen Mohr of Arlington, Virginia was the top finisher in the 50K with a time of 4:25:32. He placed fourth in last year’s 50K at the dam. Lindsay DiMarco of Durham, North Carolina was the top female finisher in the 50K with a time of 5:52:55.
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TURKS AND CAICOS
After they tied the knot at the lake on July 16, 2016, Matt and Kaitlin Puzio took the Laker on their honeymoon to Providenciales. The couple now resides in North Carolina.
ALASKA
In July 2016, lake residents Tom and Debbie Foor enjoyed a cruise and land excursion from Vancouver through the inside passage of Alaska. Just before boarding a sea plane for a glacier tour they took a selfie in Juneau, Alaska’s capital.
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Jim and Becky Tate of Moneta were on the road again last August when they traveled to Truckee near Lake Tahoe. Side trips also included Yosemite National Park and Calaveras State Park, home of the giant sequoia.
To celebrate his retirement, Chris Harris and Shirley Jacques, both of Spring Hill, Florida, enjoyed a cruise to Bermuda from New York. The trip included three days in Bermuda where they enjoyed touring, shopping and relaxing.
WISCONSIN
Lee Hubert and Jane Missel took the Laker when they traveled to Door County last July for a family reunion. They also stopped at this Fish Boil in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.
MONTANA
PD and Mittie Hambrick, residents of Contentment Island, visited Hebgen Lake in Southwest Montana for a family reunion last July. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the lake is created by Hebgen Dam.
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Allen and Becki Fuzi and John and Charlene Maresca took a Viking River cruise along the Danube last August. They posed with the May 2016 issue of Laker in front of Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest.
MEXICO
Before he retired, Chuck Rowell took the Laker with him to his office in Mexico City. In the background is the Angel of Independence statue.
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Kelly Joyce and daughter Ella of High Point, North Carolina took the Laker aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure Of The Seas in August. They visited St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Barbados and St. Lucia before returning to enjoy SML with parents and grandparents Donnie and Brenda Payne of Moneta.
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Lake residents Frank and Sandi Engel took their grandson Cody and the Laker to Kobe, Japan in September 2016.
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For their 42nd wedding anniversary, Bob and Connie LeMasters of Huddleston traveled to Sweden, Finland and Norway. Highlights of their trip included cruising the coastal fjords of Norway, feeding reindeer in Lapland and making stops in Stockholm and Oslo.
national parks
Lakers Farris and Patricia Maddox traveled to Grand Canyon National Park, Sedona, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Bryce and Zion National Parks with their daughter, Katherine, and son-in-law, Steve, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the national parks.
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Carol and Ray Traen, along with their son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Jodi Traen, took the Laker to several Swiss cities, including Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, Lausanne, Geneva, Zermatt and Luganco in September.
Crotia Helen Koyanagi, Chuck Koyanagi, Janet Loos and Herbert Cosby took a Viking cruise in September, which included stops in Spain, Monte Carlo, Italy, Greece and Split, Croatia, where this photo was taken.
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color theory in the garden
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Lake & Garden SHORELINES
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olor is a powerful force in the garden. It can soothe, excite and even help a space feel larger or smaller. Armed with a little knowledge and the willingness to engage in trial and error, you can create color combinations that set the exact tone you want in your garden.
Putting color theory to work
If you put two hues together that are next to each other on the color wheel, such as blue and violet, they take on the properties of each other and blend. These monochromatic color schemes are generally restful on the eye, but not particularly exciting. The early 20th century British garden maven Gertrude Jekyll complained that people creating a color-theme garden often sacrifice a successful composition for the sake of their chosen theme. In her typical opinionated style, she wrote, “It is a curious thing that people will sometimes spoil some garden project for the sake of a word. For instance a blue garden, for beauty’s sake, may be hungering for a group of white lilies, or something of the palest lemon-yellow, but is not allowed to have it because it is called the blue garden, and there must be no other flowers ... Any experienced colorist knows that the blues will be more telling — more purely blue — by the juxtaposition of rightly placed complementary color.”
Color combinations to increase your pulse rate
A bold approach to color composition is to combine contrasting, complementary colors. The artist Vincent Van Gogh was a proponent of lively color combinations. As he poetically put it in 1888 in a letter to his sister, Wilhelmina, “There are colors, which cause each other to shine brilliantly, which form a couple, which complete each other like man and woman.” He suggested combining cornflowers, white chrysanthemums and marigolds for a motif in white, blue and orange; heliotrope and yellow roses for a lilac and yellow motif; and poppies or red geraniums set among green leaves for a red and green combination. More recently, in his book “Color for Adventurous Gardeners,” the British plantsman Christopher Lloyd encouraged the bold use of color to create excitement, an element he believed was essential to
LEFT. Christopher Lloyd, the renowned English plantsman and garden author, advocated using bold color combinations. He practiced what he preached at his garden at Great Dixter in East Sussex, England. BELOW. The combination of the mauve-pink red valerian (Centranthus ruber) and the hybrid tea rose ‘Yves Piaget’ makes a pretty monochromatic display. Named after the famous Swiss clockmaker, the vigorously flowering ‘Yves Piaget’ rose combines strong color with rich fragrance.
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TOP. This monochromatic color theme gets a boost of energy from the white Shasta daisy. FAR RIGHT. Shades of mauve draw the eye through this border, finally resting on the dramatic Muhlenbergia capillaris. RIGHT. The orange composition of New Zealand flax, coral bells (Heuchera ‘Peach Melba’), gerbera daisies, coleus and million bells is stitched together with the grey thyme leaves.
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successful gardening. “Two colors may shout at each other,” he wrote, “but they are shouting for joy.” He advocated using color contrasts because these color combinations have the most “pop.” He suggested combining the purple flowering Verbena bonariensis with a red dahlia such as ‘Genadier,’ adding the reddish foliage of Canna indica ‘Purpurea’ for further emphasis. Blue and yellow is another classic contrast. Lloyd combined Verbena bonariensis with the yellow-green flowers of Patrinia scabiosifolia and placed blue flowering Iris siberica against the chartreuse yellow foliage of Bowles sedge (Carex elata ‘Aurea’). A show-stopping combination is the boldly red Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ and a metallic blue sea holly, Eryngium alpinum. Or try the red crocosmia with the unabashedly yellow Coreopsis grandiflora.
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White and gray
A delicate spray of white flowers, such as baby’s breath, white rose campion (Lychnis coronaria ‘Alba’), or Crambe cordifolia can create a sensation of shimmer in the garden, like white fairy lights strung in a tree. On the other hand, a bold clump of white tends to punch holes in the design, leaving a visual void. Use white to make colors appear brighter, giving them definition. In his novel “East of Eden,” John Steinbeck wrote, “Every petal of blue lupin is edged with white, so that a field of lupins is more blue than you can imagine.” Gray foliage is a valuable asset in the garden, helping to link disparate colors. But not just any gray will work. Silvery grays tend to be too showstopping, grabbing all the attention rather than being a silent partner. However, blue-gray or plain gray
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TIp When mixing contrasting colors, make sure the weaker color provides the background to the stronger color. For example, a field of green grass dotted with red poppies is strikingly beautiful. A background of red foliage with green in the foreground looks less effective.
are highly useful for bringing cohesion between two conflicting colors and transitioning from one color scheme to another. Gray also is excellent to calm glare or harsh sunlight, conditions prevalent in gardens next to water. Seeing flowering plants side-by-side is a huge help in finding the right combinations. Walk around the garden with a newly purchased plant to find the right marriage with your established plants. At the garden center, place flowering plants next to each other to find the color and texture combinations that make your heart sing. Combining plants for the best color combinations is a fine art that often relies on trial and error. Even
At the garden center, place flowering plants next to each other to find the color and texture combinations that make your heart sing.
ABOVE. Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’, with its vibrant red new leaves, has a color echo with the orange field poppies and our native eastern red columbine. LEFT. Pink wax begonias combined with the flowering dahlia create a pleasing color echo, which is accented by the chartreuse creeping Jenny ground cover behind.
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with lots of careful planning, most people make occasional mistakes. As Vita Sackwell-West wrote, “Gardening is largely a question of mixing one sort of plant with another sort of plant, and of seeing how they marry happily together; and if you see that they don’t marry happily together then you must hoick one of them out and be quite ruthless about it. That is the only way to garden.” Just two years before he died, Claude Monet wrote, “I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.” Certainly within the gardening world he is as well-known for the beautiful garden he planted in Giverny, France as he is for his luminous paintings that capture and preserve ephemeral moments of changing light. In his garden, Monet painted with plants. You can, too. Catriona Tudor Erler is a freelance garden writer, photographer and speaker who divides her time between SML and Charlottesville. She is the author of nine books on gardening and landscaping.
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SHORELINES On the Water
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FAR LEFT. Patrick Bush, owner of Got It Covered of Moneta, checks measurements on his tablet. TOP AND LEFT. Ed McNamara, owner of SML Vinyl Solutions of Huddleston, removes a boat seat and uses a saw to cut wood for a new one.
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LEFT. An animal burrowed its way into a vinyl cushion that was quickly repaired by SML Vinyl Solutions. courtesy of eD McNAMArA
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TOP. Got It Covered opened full-time in a space at Bayside Marina near Westlake Corner about six years ago.
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here’s little that makes an old boat look and feel its age more than worn upholstery. Being aboard a vessel with faded, cracked and torn seats, sun pads, bolsters and side panels isn’t very appealing ... or, for that matter, comfortable. And it’s not just old boats. The occasional mishap with a water ski fin, fishing lure or a dog’s toenails can instantly damage even a relatively new boat’s upholstery. Once the magic of a pristine cockpit is stolen by an accidental cut, rip or broken seam, the blemish instantly becomes something that everyone — especially the owner — notices whenever they come aboard. Unlike a boat’s hull and decks, where signs of aging can be mitigated with thorough wash-downs and periodic effort with polishing compound and marine wax, a respectable job of repairing upholstery usually requires experience and specialized equipment. Sure, keeping the vinyl clean and supple with an annual mineral spirits wipe-down will help keep it from cracking; the oils left behind after buffing, say experts, definitely have a prolonging effect. But when rips, tears and fraying seams start appearing,
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the expedient DIY duct-tape or over-the-counter adhesive repair rarely yields satisfying results. Smith Mountain Lake boat owners, though, are fortunate to have some pros they can turn to for upholstery repairs that will help make their boats look new again, ready for years more fun with family and friends. When Ed and Sandy McNamara moved to SML in 2011, Ed soon learned from a neighbor in the Thunder Ridge neighborhood of Bedford County that there was need for boat repair services. Jeff Prowse had just purchased Mitchell’s Marina on Craddock Creek. Ed found himself helping ready the marina for its first summer under Prowse’s ownership. As they repaired docks and freshened landscaping, Ed mentioned that Sandy had been sewing since age 10. “Great, can she repair a bimini top?” Prowse asked. A couple days later, the McNamaras had their first repair contract, which they completed in a day’s time. Thus began a win-win routine — Prowse would drop off a torn cushion on his way home from work and pick it up the next morning. Indeed, helping keep SML Boat Rental’s fleet of runabouts and pontoons looking sharp was a sizable portion of the couple’s
new business that first year. “We quickly realized that an upholsterer who could provide in-and-out, rapid turn-around service would be a good fit for the SML market,” Ed said. The McNamaras bought commercial-grade sewing machines and set up shop in a spare room of their house. Later, they expanded into their garage where large tables, racks for upholstery material and Ed’s woodworking tools (used for recreating rotted frames and cushion backings) have facilitated an expansion of their SML Vinyl Solutions business — which still specializes in timely repairs. “Sure, boat rental operators need their boats ready to run, not tied up in a lengthy repair cycle,” Sandy said. “But even private owners may need a repair done for company the next weekend. They really appreciate our ability to quickly give them a free estimate, commit to a [completion] date and deliver as promised.” Lake resident Tom Smith hired the McNamaras to put a new bimini top and cushion upholstery on his 1995 Premier pontoon. “The boat never left my dock,” Smith said. “They came, measured, then came back and installed. We were away all the while. Fantastic way to get a boat fixed up.” SML Vinyl Solutions also specializes in on-site
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TOP. Ed and Sandy McNamara of SML Vinyl Solutions inspect seats in their workshop before deciding the best way to recover them.
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“It’s a CAD (computer-aided) setup where software drives a plotter to make patterns based on laser measurements. The laser gun even allows us to take precise measurements right at someone’s dock.” Patrick Bush
personal watercraft saddle reupholstery as well as sew-in-place seam repairs. They can also bring along a portable sewing machine to facilitate finishing work that requires multiple measurements and fittings. Patrick Bush, owner of Got It Covered Custom Canvas and Repair, took his business full-time about six years ago. He operates out of a shop at Bayside Marina on Lakewood Forest Road. Bush estimates that he’s completed reupholstery and canvas work on more than 100 boats and personal watercraft. “Nearly half of our jobs are PWC saddle replacements,” Bush said. “But we do full boat interiors and canvas work as well. In between, it is selected seats, sun pads and carpet replacements.” Prices for recovering a typical personal watercraft saddle starts at around $250 but can go more than $600 for larger, multi-color or complex jobs. New digital measuring and patterning equipment is providing a step-change in those aspects of the operation, Bush said. “It’s a CAD (computeraided) setup where software drives a plotter to make patterns based on laser measurements,” he said. “The laser gun even allows us to take precise measurements right at someone’s dock.” Got It Covered will also make house calls to retrieve
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parts that need reupholstering or to transport a boat to its shop via the company trailer. “Many of our customers don’t have trailers and really appreciate that service,” Bush said. Bush is a member of Marine Fabricators’ Association, which, according to its website, is “dedicated to assisting marine fabrication industry professionals with their businesses.” When it comes to upholstery care, Bush follows the association’s recommendations. “You get many more years of service if you keep it clean and protect it from sun degradation,” he said. “We recommend regular application of 303 UV protectant [available from Amazon or Wal-Mart]. Household vinegar will tackle mildew and mold without damaging the fabric or thread, but many times mold takes hold from inside the foam and is almost impossible to remove. When we reupholster, we use a layer of silk film under the vinyl to keep mold from going deep.” Another SML upholstery business is Barb’s Upholstery in Hardy. Owner Barb Enslow has been in business for more than 30 years and specializes in repair of vinyl cushions and panels, as well as replacement of mesh fabric on outdoor furniture.
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TOP. New furniture in lighter colors, along with a matching area rug, can brighten up any room. The trend for 2017 is distressed finishes on furniture, flooring and beams. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT. For anyone on a budget, giving a room a fresh coat of paint and adding throw pillows are two of the least expensive ways to give a room a new look.
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pring is here, which means summer entertaining is just around the corner. Soon, your home will be the spot for hosting family, friends and neighbors who, like you, have been waiting three long seasons to enjoy summer at Smith Mountain Lake. While you’re tackling that spring cleaning to-do list, you may notice a few areas of your home that could use more than a good scrub. In fact, you may decide it’s time for a design update. A fresh coat of paint, new furniture or a less worn rug in the hallway. Luckily for you, we’ve got the scoop on the interior — and exterior — trends that will give your hardworking host home fresh appeal just in time for summer entertaining. Two area designers — Kris Willard, owner of Interiors by Kris, and Janice Thurman, owner of Envisions Distinctive Interiors — recently offered their insights into what’s trending. What design trends do you expect to be most popular in 2017? Willard: Trending in 2017 is the increased use of outdoor space, decks, docks, patios and outdoor rooms with complete outdoor kitchens and fireplaces. Thurman: The trends for 2017 continue to be distressed finishes on flooring, beams and furniture.
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Shades of gray are popular for cabinets and walls. The Pantone color for the year is green. It’s a yellowgreen shade that makes you think of the first days of spring. Home interiors always follow fashion, and in that regard, the mixing of patterns will be popular.
TOP. Woven wicker furniture that includes fabrics designed to withstand the elements and prevent fading is in demand for outdoor living rooms. ABOVE. Blinds or similar screening devices on windows can preserve lake views and open space.
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What is one of your personal favorite trends emerging? Willard: The newest emerging trend, which is very exciting for us, is the use of Sunbrella and Crypton fabrics for interior and exterior upholstery. These fabrics provide protection from stains and fading, and will allow their appearance to stay fresh for years. Thurman: I love the use of white-washed boards on the ceiling and stained beams to complement the floors. What trends have you noticed emerging at Smith Mountain Lake in particular? Thurman: I am hearing more and more clients who like the use of shiplap as an accent from watching HGTV. Willard: [There’s been an] increased interest in making the most of outdoor spaces. What advice do you have for SML residents who want to make the most of lake views or complement the lake scenery from their interiors? Willard: I would recommend using blinds or similar screening devices on your windows to
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preserve your lake view and open your window space. Blinds above or inside the window frame can be raised for daytime enjoyment. We recommend Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Screen Shades or Silhouettes. To complement the windows, a fabric drapery panel can be added to either side of the window. Thurman: When appropriate, I recommend swivel chairs facing the lake so homeowners and guests can enjoy their view and swivel around for conversation or other activities. What tips do you have for someone who wants to update their space without blowing their budget? Thurman: Paint is the least expensive way to update any space and create big impact for less. Willard: Paint is a great way to update space. Many homeowners are painting kitchen cabinets and paneling which tends to darken the living space. Or purchase a new throw rug, add fun throw pillows and some new accessories, and you will feel like you have a new home. If it’s time to make your home the neighborhood trendsetter, both professionals encourage a consultation from an expert to get the most value from your investment. With knowledgeable guidance and a little effort, your home will be dressed to impress in time for the busy summer season.
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“The views just blew me away, from the living rooms you saw all the way up the Roanoke, and from the bedrooms you had the water and mountain views. We bought a unit that day. That was 14 very happy years ago.” Byron rudy
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Weeks later, Suzanne was talking to a friend who had a condo at Vista Pointe. “She said a doctor was selling his condo there,” Suzanne said. “‘Give him a call,’ she encouraged. ‘My family just loves it here.’” As that conversation unfolded, Suzanne’s husband Byron was cruising the lake in a pontoon boat he had just picked up from a dealer. “After I phoned the Vista Pointe manager, I called Byron and suggested he boat over and look at it,” Suzanne said. “Byron responded, ‘I’m right in front of Vista Pointe now.’ Surprisingly — and mostly just to have a boating destination — he motored in, tied up and met the manager to look at the units that were on the market.”
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Byron was impressed to say the least. “The views just blew me away,” he said. “From the living rooms you saw all the way up the Roanoke, and from the bedrooms you had the water and mountain views. We bought a unit that day. That was 14 very happy years ago.” Vista Pointe encompasses two buildings with a total of 48 units. The Rudys are in the newer, shorter building, and since their unit is on the second floor, they have no elevator, no lobby, no long hallway. They walk up a few steps from the parking lot and are at their doorway. “We never feel crowded here,” Suzanne said, gesturing to the sheltered beach area. “We like to
OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT. When Suzanne and Byron Rudy spotted Vista Pointe, it was love at first sight. TOP. The Vista Pointe community is one of the most recognizable landmarks at the lake. LEFT. The Rudys say the property is well-managed and the outdoor and common areas are well-maintained.
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bring our drinks outside and enjoy the sunset at one of these sites.” There is also a pool area with a large deck, tennis courts, a basketball court, covered boat slips, personal watercraft lifts, a clubhouse, three separate white sand beaches with tables and umbrellas and a gazebo. One aspect of condo living that the Rudys especially appreciate is that the property is well-managed and the outdoor and common areas are well-maintained. There are certain rules to follow, such as turning off the main water valve when leaving for any extended period. And should owners prefer to just enjoy their lake time and never clean, the manager can arrange for cleaning services. “The property manager checks each condo every week, and we might get an email telling us we forgot to close the slider all the way, but that she took care of it,” Suzanne said. Byron appreciates having that peace of mind. “It’s great to have someone watching the property,” he
There is also a pool area with a large deck, tennis courts, a basketball court, covered boat slips, personal watercraft lifts, a clubhouse, three separate white sand beaches with tables and umbrellas and a gazebo.
said. “She’ll call us before a storm to offer to raise the boat in its slip … or once one has passed to advise that everything is fine.” The gated Vista Pointe community was built in 1984 on 70-foot pylons that extend into the bedrock of the lake. Each of the units includes a woodburning fireplace. According to property manager Carol Plaskon, several families own two Vista Pointe units. For the most part, a homeowner may purchase a larger unit or an additional unit to accommodate visits from extended family or to use for business. Vista Pointe RIGHT. The outdoor space includes three separate beaches with tables and umbrellas and a gazebo.
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homeowners can rent to family or friends on a shortterm basis at a discounted rate or at the homeowners’ discretion. The Rudys have a two-bedroom, two-bath unit in 1,007 square feet, though some similar units are smaller at 995 square feet. There are also threebedroom units of 1,359 square feet that include three full baths, with one bedroom and bath in an upstairs loft. After the Rudys had their condo for a few years, they undertook a remodeling project. They changed the decor from a country style to a sleek, black and white color scheme, including painting over grass cloth on the living room walls and remodeling the kitchen. They moved their island bar 2 feet into the living room, bought new appliances, replaced Formica countertops with soapstone and installed new white
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cabinets. Byron raised the kitchen ceiling and put in a tile backsplash. Areas that had carpeting were replaced with wood flooring. While their two-bedroom unit does provide a room for guests, the Rudys are among those who rent a second unit to help house larger gatherings. “This allows everyone to get together for meals, but it keeps the all-night TV watchers safely segregated from the rest of the family,” Suzanne said. So whatever happened to the couple’s lot in Mountain View Shores? “We kept it for a number of years thinking we would eventually decide to build on it, but we loved the views, appreciated the limited upkeep and enjoyed many friends at Vista Pointe, so we ended up selling the undeveloped property in 2009,” Suzanne said. “That, too, turned out to be the best decision for our lifestyle and enjoyment.”
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Enjoy having your own private lake retreat w/ this spacious 3904 sq. ft. home on an incredible level point lot w/ 1.23 acre & s95’ of lakefront! Gorgeous views of Smith Mountain $ awesome sunrises! Double car garage. The uniquely designed interior includes 200 year old barn board harvested & hand hewed from a local Virginia farm. The great room offers a cathedral ceiling w/ exposed beams, stone fireplace w/ slate hearth, $23 ft built-in window seat overlooking the lake. Lots of room for family & friends w/ 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. Sandy beach & fire pit. This home can be a great family lake home or a great investment property with short term rentals. MLS#834236. $869,900.
This awesome lake home has it all with 3 levels to accommmodate friends and family w/approx 5230 sq. Ft. Finished, spacious floor plan w/4 bedrooms & 4 1/2 baths, everything you need to have main level living, lower level could be turned into in-law quarters, master suite on main & upper levels, kitchen on main and lower levels, office space, great room w/ fireplace & built-in shelves, formal dining room, dining area, wood floors on the main level,crown molding, upper level has family room & private deck, lower level kitchen has granite countertops, den/recreation room, 2nd dining area, family room and workshop. Alarm system, 2 car garage, flat lot and covered boat house, and covered deck all the way across the back. Tv’s, built-in stereo & speakers convey, owner has active membership. MLS#830064, $899,900
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Awesome Carriage Home that is fully loaded w/ upgrades & spacious with One level living w/ approx. 2,091 sq ft finished. 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, great kitchen w/ cherry cabinets, granite countertops, & stainless appliances, great room w/ cathedral ceiling, fireplace & Brazilian cherry wood floors, formal dining room w/ tray ceiling, sunroom, 2 car garage, paved driveway. $319,900
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH LAKEFRONT CONDO WITH SPECTACULAR MAIN CHANNEL VIEWS!
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GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH LAKEFRONT CONDO
Spacious Lakefront condo which has Great Room with vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace, Furnished with a nautical touch, Beautiful Panoramic Views, Great Amenities, w/ 3 pools, sandy beach & common area docks, Restaurant on Premises, Priced at only $267,900.00.
This unique lake home offers total privacy, huge point lot, 3 to 4 BDR, 3 Full Baths, large Great Room with masonry fireplace, new carpet and tile throughout. Updated bathrooms. New Stainless steel kitchen appliances, full walkout lower level, horses allowed, very convenient to Westlake and Roanoke. MLS 822798.
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Terrific Investment property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Relax out on the deck overlooking the great lake views. Great room with fireplace, spacious 3rd bedroom with sitting area. Slips available to lease at Bayside Marina, the amenities include: pool and tennis court. Short term rentals allowed! Convenient location by boat and car. MLS#834932. $199,900.
LOG CABIN ON THE LAKE 1.43 ACRES & 237 FT OF WATERFRONT FOR $499,900
Amazing Panoramic Lake & Mtn views at this Incredible Home w/ 5000 Sq Ft Finished, 4 bedroom, 3 baths, 2 car garage, Upgrades Galore. Including 26’ Pontoon Track Boat. MLS #824295. $770,000
Incredible Brick Home with Approx 4600 Sq. Ft, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths, Office and Built in 2014. Located in Chestnut Creek Golf Community and Great View overlooking the 14th Hole, Kitchen with custom cherry cabinets with granite countertops, Formal Dining Room, Dining Area off of Kitchen, Huge Master Suite with tray ceiling, large walk-in closet, Walk-In Ceramic Shower-Handicap Accessible, Double Vanities, Granite Countertops, Great Room with gas fireplace w/remote & granite, Lots of Crown Molding, Huge Family Room, Workshop with Half Bath, 400 Amp Service, Double Car Garage, Paved Driveway, Heat Pump with Gas Backup & Steam Humidifier, Trex Decking, Andersen Windows, Bedrooms have 3/0 Doors for handicap access. MLS#831016. $469,900.
Enjoy this adorable lake cottage w/ 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, covered boat house and main channel views! Short term rentals allowed.
GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN FANTASTIC LOCATION AT THE LAKE
Retail center at LakeWatch Plantation. For sale or lease. A premier location at Smith Mountain lake. Investment opportunity with 11 Retail Spaces. Conveniently located between Hales Ford Bridge and Westlake. MLS# 821076.
This log cabin offers a terrific floor plan decorated as a 5 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath home, Great Room & Formal Dining Area open w/ Cathedral Ceiling & Woodstove. Large Kitchen Area w/ Pantry, Breakfast Area and 2nd Dining Area, Master BR w/ Cathedral Ceiling, Stained Glass Window & Private Staircase to a Loft/BR2 , Pine Flooring & Interior Walls are Tongue & Groove Pine. Kitchen Light Fixtures were acquired from a London Hotel. Lower Level offers Family Room w Fireplace, & Built In Bookcase, Bedroom 4 & 5 on lower level, Double Car Garage Under, Covered Boathouse, Some furniture included
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INCREDIBLE LAKE HOME WITH AWESOME UPGRADES-COMPASS COVE - $989,900. This home has it all with main level living, 4294 Sq. Ft. Finished, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Beautiful Views and Fantastic Location on the Lake, Huge Open Gourmet Kitchen w/ Custom Cabinets & Granite Counter Tops, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Special Designed Dining Area overlooking the lake, Great Room w/Cathedral ceiling, Stacked Stone fireplace, Built In Bookshelves & Wood Floors. Open Den adjacent to Kitchen, Large Master Suite on Main Level with Dramatic Master Bath, Doorless Tiled Shower & Whirlpool Tub, Spacious Family Room w/Unique Oversized Custom Bar that is fantastic for Entertaining, Home Theater Room, 2nd Master Bedroom, Office (could be overflow 5th bedroom) Alarm System, Huge Covered Boat Dock with Cabana. MLS #824993
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10,800 sq. ft. all brick estate with incredible main channel views. Heated Itallian marble & hardwood floors. You will feel like you own your own private island w/approx. 750 ft. of shoreline on 1.6 acres, surrounded by water on 3 sides, enjoying the privacy of an electric gated entrance. Professionally landscaped w/formal gardens, water falls & pond. 6 bedrooms, which 2 are master suites on the main level w/large walk-in showers, closets & jacuzzi, huge kitchen for those who love to cook, formal dining room, dining area, fully equipped commercial size gym, sauna, hot tub, rec room w/a beautiful custom wet bar & marble gas fireplace, library, office and den. Much, much, more! $1,800,000 MLS# 823019
SUPERIOR LAKEFRONT LIVING
Superior Lakefront Living in this beautifully designed home. Quality & upgrades galore, elevator, wood & tile floors. Spacious rooms, screened porch, tiled decks with open water views. Lush landscaping with stone steps and walls to dramatic double slip boathouse. Close to shopping & restaurants. $1,350,000. MLS #825045.
AFFORDABLE LAKE HOME FOR ONLY $499,900.00
FABULOUS LAKE HOME WITH 2 COVERED BOAT HOUSES
This beautiful lake home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and open floor plan. Gentle lot with 101’ of waterfront and sandy beach. $499,900. MLS #808525
DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY W/ 47 ACRES IN ROCKY MOUNT CLOSE TO LOWE’S
BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF SMITH MOUNTAIN AND SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE - $499,900.00
Located near Walmart and Lowes. Could be commercial for new subdivision. Approximately 47.26 acres. Town water and sewer available.
This Unique Designed Home has 4 Bedrooms and 3 1/2 Baths and great open floor plan with main level living, Master suite with fireplace. Great Room w/ fireplace and cathedral ceiling, Huge Kitchen w/ granite countertops, oversized deck and patio designed for entertaining family and friends and to enjoy the panoramic breathtaking views. Triple car garage and paved driveway, Private Deck off of upper level,
EXQUISITE CONTEMPORARY HOME PRESTIGE COMMUNITY
Exquisite Contemporary Home with 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths and approx. 3,541 Sq. FT., Superb Cook’s Kitchen with large island and granite countertops, Dining Area off of Kitchen, Formal Dining Room w/Decorative Columns, Great Room with Cathedral Ceiling, fireplace and wood floors, Huge Master Suite with Cathedral Ceiling in Bedroom & Bath, Master Bath with Jacuzzi, Shower and Double Vanities, Upper Level Family Room, Central Vac, Large Back Deck with Trex and very private for Entertaining, Oversized 2 Car Garage, Paved Driveway, Professional Landscaped with Outside Uplighting and Irrigation System, Located in a Community with Million Dollar Waterfront Homes and only 5 minutes to the Westlake Area. Also, Crazy Horse close by to lease a dock for your boat.
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Incredible Villa w/ 2950 SqFt. and upgrades galore. Gorgeous Smart Home in Lake Community. Breathtaking mountain view! 3 br, 2 baths, main level living. Custom cabinets, granite countertops, 10’ ceilings, Great Room large walk-in closet w/ custom closet organizers and huge master bath, Formal Dining Room, dining area & breakfast bar. Surround Sound throughout house, 2x6 Outside Walls, Polla Windows, Central Vac, Alarm System, Control the Heat, Alarm, Lights & More right from your computer! New roof in 2012. Deeded covered dock with remote. Screened porch w/ solar consecratory glass.
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INCREDIBLE VIEWS OF SMITH MOUNATIN GORGEOUS SMART HOME IN LAKE COMMUNITY
Fabulous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath contemporary home located on 1.03 acre lot with approx. 132’ WF. 2 docks, screened in porch, hot tub, open water views & beach area. Home features wood & the floors, 2 fireplaces, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closet, open floor plan, sprinkler system & attached 2-car garage. MLS# 832166 $799,500.
This fantastic lakefront lot is a rare find in the most desirable and convenient location. 1.30 Acres filled with beautiful hardwoods, sandy beach, 268’ of waterfront and views of Smith Mountain. There is one hookup for the Community Water System. Lots 1 and 2 are included. One lot has no restrictions and the other lot restrictions will expire in December 2017. Owner has a plat that shows how you can make 2 waterfront lots out of this property.
This price is right for this contemporary lake home with 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and approximately 3682 sg. ft. Finished, great floor plan, many upgrades, granite countertops in kitchen, wood floors, Huge master suite, trey ceiling and main channel view! 2 car garage and covered boat house.
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Artist profile
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Artist Penny Simmons paints in her studio, which is just steps away from her Hardy home.
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and assemblage art, three-dimensional pieces that are created from collectibles, antiques and found objects. “Some tell a story and others have a whimsical feel,” she said of her sculptures. “They have shape and forms that take on a life of their own.” Stogner, who taught art at Ferrum College for more than three decades, said Simmons has an eye for design. “Her sculptural pieces just show genius,” she said. “She is an artist to watch to see where she goes.” Simmons’ studio is just steps away from her home in Hardy. She originally had intended to also use it as a guest house, but “my studio has consumed every inch,” she said. “It’s evolved into my sanctuary. It’s a place I can come hang out.” Upon entering the space, there is a cozy sitting area decorated with framed paintings and builtin bookshelves. On the opposite end of the space, work tables are filled with art in various stages of completion. Another part of the building is where Simmons makes her life-sized sculptures. “My mom has been a major player in this,” Simmons said. “She’s been setting this up and turning it into a functional, working space.”
TOP. In addition to her paintings, Simmons has branched out to create assemblage art, threedimensional pieces that are created from collectibles, antiques and found objects. “Some tell a story and others have a whimsical feel,” Simmons said of her sculptures. LEFT AND BELOW. In her studio, Simmons experiments with different subjects and media. She’s also developed a love for encaustic painting, an ancient technique that uses hot wax and colored pigments.
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“I’m learning about composition, forms, more on color theory, and the value of light and dark, it’s endless, and I think it’s a wonderful challenge for your brain.” Penny SimmonS
TOP. Simmons’ studio includes a cozy sitting area decorated with framed paintings. On the opposite end of the space are work tables filled with art in various stages of completion. LEFT. A notecard at one of her workstations reminds Simmons regularly of this quote from writer and theologian Thomas Merton: “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
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With a desire to continue her studies, Simmons attends workshops and online classes and regularly collaborates with other well-known area artists, whom she refers to as “the big kids,” including Stogner. “We have become good friends,” Simmons said. “She is my mentor along with several other wonderful artists.” And the learning never stops. “I’m learning about composition, forms, more on color theory, and the value of light and dark,” she said. “It’s endless, and I think it’s a wonderful challenge for your brain.” Her willingness to challenge herself, coupled with her love of the outdoors, has led Simmons to tackle other projects, as well, including fly fishing, which one could argue is its own art form. “Tying flies is an art,” she said. Through her love of the sport, she got involved with Project Healing Waters, a program that helps veterans cope with post-traumatic stress and other injuries. When one of the veterans whom Simmons was working with found out she was an artist, he enlisted her to help him with an art project for a contest. “The art has taken me on a wonderful journey,” Simmons said. She credited not only her mother, but
also her partner Dave Hunt, who, she said, “puts up with me and helps me with all the heavy stuff,” and her co-workers (she is a hairstylist at Eric & Co. Premiere Salon at Westlake Corner). Her artwork also has gotten her noticed — she’s received accolades at regional art shows and competitions and has sold numerous pieces to private collectors. For the past couple of years, Simmons, Stogner and several other artists have hosted the Franklin County Artisan Studio and Harvest Tour, a free, selfguided tour of artists’ studios. Last year’s two-day tour in mid-October featured 19 artists at 10 locations in Callaway, Rocky Mount, Hardy, Glade Hill and Moneta. “When you go out and see other people’s spaces, it fuels you,” Simmons said. That’s exactly what she said she hopes she can instill in others as she plans to start teaching beginning art classes — there’s an artist in everyone. “You don’t have to be able to draw to create art,” Simmons said. “There are so many avenues that are fun and freeing.”
Artwork on display in Penny Simmons’ studio captures the beauty of Franklin County and Smith Mountain Lake.
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New materials
Composite decking just gets more popular, according to Oscar Smith, who has been helping customers of Dillon Docks plan their projects for nearly eight years. “Some, like AZEK, now have a PVC coating that lends a wood-grain look and provides mildew resistance,” Smith said. Erik Plyler of Plyler Homes and Docks agreed. “The PVC-based materials are more expensive than wood, adding $7,000-$12,000 to typical dock jobs,” he said. “But they deliver real value in the longer run by eliminating need for replacement of warped or
LEFT. A dockside hammock can provide a comfortable place to enjoy lake breezes. TOP RIGHT. Functional, lowmaintenance floating docks have dressed up the marina cove in the Walnut Run neighborhood near channel marker R-49.
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BELOW RIGHT. Many dock owners install storage racks for kayaks, canoes and other water toys to help minimize clutter.
Composite decking just gets more popular. “Some ... have a PVC coating that lends a wood-grain look and provides mildew resistance.” Oscar smith laker Media file
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dock out “The PVC-based materials are more expensive than wood. But they deliver real value in the longer run by eliminating need for replacement of warped or mildewed wood.” Erik PlylEr
mildewed wood, which can average 5 percent of dock value per year. And they lend themselves to hidden fasteners that really improve the job’s appearance.” And composite material is being used for dock ceilings, too. “We’re using more vinyl bead board for ceilings,” Smith said. “It holds its shape and fastens more securely than the old vinyl soffit materials and doesn’t require painting like plywood does.” On the appeal of dock ceilings, Smith said, “A ceiling keeps birds, spiders and other bugs from nesting in the rafters, thus minimizing droppings onto everything below. A white ceiling also brightens the living space below and allows for concealment of lift machinery, wiring and lighting fixtures.” Bill Nissen, who owns Dock Solutions Inc., said he has used Advantage Deck, which is made of high-
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TOP RIGHT. Docks serve as the place where family and guests congregate for socializing. TOP LEFT. Although more costly than lumber, composite materials are easier to maintain. MIDDLE LEFT. This lake dock uses stone siding paired with Azek composite decking for long-lasting beauty. LEFT. A drive-on dock for personal watercraft keeps them readily available; fitted canvas covers are needed to keep them clean and UVprotected during non-use. lAker MediA file
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density polyethylene with embedded fiberglass strands for strength. “A five-quarter board will span 2 feet without sagging, so it can replace decaying pine decking without adding new stringers,” Nissen said. Advantage Deck also offers 2-inch by 6-inch planks that can directly replace wooden boards without sizing issues. Dock Solutions also recently replaced a 42-slip community dock at Walnut Run with an all-metal structure from Alumadock, Nissen said. “Our docks were over 30 years old and had deteriorated to where the finger piers would wobble and sink under an adult’s weight,” said homeowner Ken Mosig, who served as the community’s marine association president during the project. “The Alumadocks turned out to be the most economical solution, and our residents are delighted with the result.”
Convenience features and lighting
Many dock owners want conveniences similar to those found in their homes, according to Jason Turner of Turner’s Building. “A lot of our jobs have gotten more deviceoriented,” said Turner. That includes shelving specifically for storing smartphones and other electronics as well as outlets that include USB ports. “It’s very customized to the taste of the homeowner.” Remote-controlled devices have grown in popularity, too. “Remotely-controlled lifts are still selling like hot cakes, especially for PWC lifts where they enable getting on and off the machine at dock level even when the water is down,” Nissen said. According to Smith, about half of new dock owners opt for remote-controlled lifts. “It’s an investment that makes the dock much more user friendly.” SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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Smith also recommends remote-controlled lighting. “A click of the remote will light the dock for an after-dark return ... and avoids having had lefton lights attracting bugs while you were out on the water. Plus, the same system can allow dock lights to be turned on and off from the house,” he said. Another lighting alternative, which can be added anytime by do-it-yourselfers, is plug-in rope lighting, available from home centers and online retailers. Offered in a variety of colors and styles, these lowvoltage LED strings provide a moody glow that does not draw flying insects the way incandescent bulbs can. “It can really dress a dock up,” Turner said. Another simple DIY spruce up is dock carpeting. Installed on floating docks or other sundrenched sections of a dock’s surface, waterproof outdoor carpeting can keep bare feet cool and eliminate potential splinters from weathering wooden boards.
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TOP. Advantage Deck’s 2-inch by 6-inch planks enabled building this raised sundeck from low-maintenance composites. ABOVE. TimberTech composite decking by AZEK Building Products is like wood but doesn’t need to be stained or sanded.
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Step back in time and take in the
waters TOP. The Jefferson Pools added its ladies’ bathhouse in 1836. It measures 50 feet in diameter and holds 60,000 gallons of water. TOP RIGHT. The roof of the men’s bathhouse, which opened in 1761, is showing its age as shingles are missing. BOTTOM RIGHT. The Jefferson Pools are housed within two octagonal, white buildings just off the highway in Warm Springs.
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The pools have been known to relieve maladies such as gout, arthritis, psoriasis, eczema, migraines and sore muscles.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP. The wooden structures are listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. Guests pay and register for their soak in an adjacent cottage. In January 2016, a committee formed to conduct a historic structures report to assess and evaluate what steps would be necessary to preserve the pools for future use.
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The pools have been known to relieve maladies such as gout, arthritis, psoriasis, eczema, migraines and sore muscles, according to Vicki White, who works at both The Jefferson Pools and the spa at The Omni Homestead Resort. Placards on both buildings list the pools’ mineral content as well as their measurements — the men’s pool is 40 feet in diameter, 120 feet in circumference and holds 43,000 gallons of water; the women’s pool measures 50 feet in diameter, 150 feet in circumference and holds 60,000 gallons of water. While the pools have withstood the test of time, the wooden structures, both listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places, have been showing their age for several years. Peeling paint, missing shingles from the rooftops and caution tape covering some of the changing rooms are just a few visible signs that these structures are in need of repair. In January 2016, The Omni Homestead Resort announced that a committee had been formed to conduct a historic structures report on The Jefferson Pools that included an assessment and evaluation of the pools and what steps would be necessary to ensure the structures are preserved for future use. “You can’t just go in and do a quick patch job,” Swann said. “It has to be done the right way.” At a constant 98 degrees, the pools are downright
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day TriPs RIGHT. Built in 1761, the men’s pool is 40 feet in diameter, 120 feet in circumference and holds 43,000 gallons of water. The water is crystal clear, making it easy to see the colorful, smooth stones that line the bottom. BELOW MIDDLE. Placards on the wall outside the ladies’ bathhouse detail the history of the pools as well as the water’s known mineral content. BELOW. Each of the bathhouses offers towels and changing rooms to patrons as well as foam noodles for floating. Signs along the walls discourage swimming or talking loudly.
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refreshing, especially in the cooler Warm Springs climate. Sets of steps allow bathers several points of entry into the pools and foam swim noodles are available to use for floating. Because the warm springs are constantly flowing into the pools, the soothing sound of rushing water creates a relaxing atmosphere. The water is crystal clear, too, making it easy to see the colorful, smooth stones that line the bottom. While you soak, be sure to look up — you’ll notice the open-air domed roof that allows bathers to feel like they’re outside. And once you’ve finished soaking, a sign on the gazebo near the bathhouses invites you to take the experience one step further: “The tradition of ‘Taking the Waters’ included bathing in the springs, which effervesce naturally to the surface inside the Ladies or Gentlemen’s Pool Houses, and afterwards drinking from this separate Drinking Pool.” While it’s not widely practiced today, White said the drinking pool is safe to drink from and contains magnesium, which can serve as a natural laxative. The pools currently are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offer separate soaking times for both families with children and adults (towels and changing rooms are provided). And the trip will not only be therapeutic, but it also will offer you a glimpse into a bygone era. “They’re not something that changes with technology,” Swann said of The Jefferson Pools. “Go knowing that you are experiencing history. These are the oldest spa structures in the U.S. You couldn’t replicate The Jefferson Pools experience now.”
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11568 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston
(540) 297-7943 allseasonsboats.com
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Bay Roc Marina
8360 Hardy Road, Hardy
(540) 890-2194 bayroc-marina.com
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Bayside Marina & Yacht Club
500 Shoreline Circle, Moneta
(540) 721-3664 baysidemarinasml.com
R26
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11750 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall
(540) 576-4486
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8131 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz
(540) 721-3866 blueridgecampground.com
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16410 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
(540) 721-1639 bwmarina.com
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16525 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
(540) 721-1175 smithmountainlakeboats.com
R28
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15826 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston
(540) 297-7325 craddockcreekmarina.com
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Crazy Horse Marina
400 Crazy Horse Road, Moneta
(540) 719-0620 crazyhorse-marina.com
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1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta
(540) 297-1888 crystalshoresmarinaresort.com
Between R26-R28
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790 Fox Chase Road, Wirtz
(540) 721-2451 gillscreekmarina.com
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Since its beginning in 1977, Webster Marine has been a family owned and operated, full-service marine center on beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Boasting the largest inventory of deck boats, pontoons, and Sea-Doos in Southwest Virginia, Webster Marine offers new and pre-owned boat and Sea-Doo sales, as well as service, parts, accessories and slip rentals. Conveniently located next to Halesford Bridge, stop by and visit us today.
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15844 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston
(540) 297-7347
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2200 Old Salem School Road, Union Hall
(540) 576-4486 On Facebook
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3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston
(540) 484-3980 mitchellspoint.com
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16918 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston
(540) 297-4412 parkwaymarina.com
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16441 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
(540) 721-5363 parrotcove.com
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60 Marina Point Lane, Union Hall
(540) 576-2019 pelicanpointyachtclub.com
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300 Locust Lane, Penhook
(540) 565-0222 On Facebook.com
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3619 Airport Road, Moneta
(540) 297-7100 vadarecruises.com
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(540) 721-5668 waterwheelsml.com
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The Smith Mountain Lake Water Safety Council offers these pointers for safe boating and swimming. cOMpILEd by LAKER MAGAZINE
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The Smith Mountain Lake Water Safety Council is an advocacy organization whose mission is to improve the safety practices and results on and around the waters of Smith Mountain Lake. The following is a compilation of tips to ensure a summer of safe boating and swimming.
Get educated.
Completing a NASBLAcertified boater education course is now a requirement for personal watercraft and boat operators in Virginia. As of July 1, 2016, the law requires that any person, regardless of age, must comply and statistics show in the six years that the law has been phased in, the accident rate has plummeted. There’s no doubt that educated and aware boaters are safer boaters. Anyone who hasn’t yet attended a Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries boating education safety course should get scheduled. Visit www.dgif. virginia.gov/boating for a list of available classes.
understand and maintain your boat and equipment. Even relatively
new boats can suffer burned out running lights and other deficiencies. Arrange for a vessel safety check of equipment and systems every year; your inspector will also review key safe boating reminders with the skipper and crew. Schedules of organized inspection events can be found at area marinas, or visit cgaux.org to arrange a boat or personal watercraft inspection nearby or at your own dock. It’s free, and it provides great peace of mind.
be alert for floatinG debris.
Boaters who encounter debris that could be a hazard to other boaters, such as a large log or floating dock structure, should carefully tow the debris to undeveloped shoreline, secure it if possible, and report the location to Appalachian Power Company. This act of courtesy may prevent a serious accident. Reporting can be done online at www.smithmtn.com or by contacting Appalachian’s call center at 1-800-9564237. Appalachian’s lake crew routinely removes debris from Smith Mountain and Leesville lakes from April through October, and as needed at other times during the year. Debris in the lake is most likely to occur after heavy rains. Lakefront property owners should be aware that flooding can occur up to the 800-foot contour elevation. If heavy rains are predicted, items that could potentially float away should be moved to higher ground.
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Maintain a proper lookout.
This tip is so important that it’s stated in both the International and Inland Rules of Navigation. Just as in driving, operator distraction is a major contributor to boating incidents. If your boat has an attentive lookout, you have a chance of avoiding a collision with a boat that doesn’t. Every operator is obligated to take action to avoid collision with another boat. Scan the waterway, anticipate potential dangers, clearly indicate your intended course and stay clear of other vessels, obstacles, navigation aids, docks and swimmers. Skippers of bow-riders should make sure passengers riding forward don’t block their view ahead.
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Boats being overtaken and boats ahead crossing from the starboard quarter (right front) have the right of way. Reduced visibility calls for reduced speed. Running lights are required during periods of low visibility — darkness, fog or rain. Keep to the right in channels, leave plenty of space when overtaking and don’t fall in line with boats towing skiers or tubers.
Create and Maintain triM.
It is important to distribute weight evenly so small watercraft, such as paddleboards, canoes and kayaks, float level, both fore and aft and port to starboard. This requires placement of everyone and everything aboard for optimum balance. Power boats should also be trimmed, which involves seating passengers evenly side-to-side and more forward than aft, which minimizes loss of visibility as a boat comes on plane. Strategic observer placement and use of motor trim and/or trim tabs also helps keep the bow down when pulling skiers out of the water. Boaters should keep their craft level … and remain level headed, too.
Follow the rules.
Never allow passengers to ride on the gunwales, seat backs or outside of protective railings, including the front of a pontoon boat. A sudden turn, stop or start could cause a fall overboard. After leaving a boat launch or marina, maintain a slow, no-wake speed for a safe and legal distance. Learn and follow the navigation rules.
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Smith Mountain Lake Clean-up runs throughout the summer to encourage the community to spruce up the lake and shoreline. Individuals may work on their own or with groups to clean up debris. For more information, visit www. takepridesml.com or call 721-4400 or 721-1203.
wear a life jacket wheN workiNG arouNd docks. During the boating
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season, many people find themselves around a dock. It is a focus for fun, yet it can be dangerous. Consider wearing a personal flotation device when loading, unloading or working on or around a boat. A fall from more than 6 feet can be life threatening. A fall that includes a head injury and submersion in water can be catastrophic, according to the American Red Cross. Make sure children wear personal flotation devices on docks, in boats and around the water. huong fralin
of life jackets based on weight and chest size and sometimes age. Equipment should be sized and worn correctly with all straps connected. Children should have the lower crotch strap between their legs connected on their life jacket. It is important to realize that without this strap children could slide out of their jacket. Falling from a dock or boat significantly increases the pressure and chances of the life jacket separating from a child.
Never swim without a partNer.
Whether from shore, off the dock or off the boat, use the buddy system to ensure someone is paying attention to every swimmer. And designate a responsible adult to watch youth swimmers at all times. Don’t just presume someone will take on that role.
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& There’s nothing better than hopping in the boat and cruising to a place to eat or kick back with a cold beer. Our annual Dock & Dine Guide offers details on the lake’s 18 eateries where you can dock your boat and enjoy waterfront dining and, in some cases, live entertainment. Some are favorite hangouts that have been around for decades, while others are relatively new and worth exploring if you haven’t already.
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8360 Hardy Road, Hardy • (540) 890-2194 • bayroc-marina.com In-season hours: Open daily but hours vary. Check website for details. Located on the north end of the lake, convenient to Roanoke, Bay Roc offers simple, down-home favorites for breakfast and lunch daily throughout the summer. Grab takeout for the boat or dine on the deck. On select Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant hosts popular beer tastings, fish fries and pig roasts.
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At Bridgewater Plaza’s Ice Cream Cottage you’ll find Hershey’s brand flavors such as Rainbow Sherbet, Muddy Sneakers and Cappuccino Crunch. Patrons also will want to check out special flavors, which rotate weekly. Hot dogs are also available for purchase.
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A family friendly restaurant on the water, Jake’s place offers ample seating, a full bar, TVs, souvenirs and plenty of docking space for boats and personal watercraft. The calendar stays full with specials, theme nights and holiday events, and there is live music most weekend nights in-season. Reservations are required for parties of 10 or more with seating when the whole party has arrived.
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A tropical-themed restaurant at Bridgewater Plaza, Mango’s is a favorite with locals and tourists. While seating is available indoors, Mango’s is known for its spacious patio with umbrellas, live weekend music and an outdoor bar, which serves dozens of types of beer, wine, mixed and frozen drinks.
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In-season hours: Sun-Thurs Noon-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat Noon-11 p.m. New location to open soon! Mexico Viejo offers an extensive menu of traditional Latin fare, as well as a tequila bar, cold beer and tasty margaritas. A family friendly spot, Mexico Viejo offers easy docking and indoor dining.
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A casual marina eatery, Mitchell’s features a large outdoor patio, tiki bar and stage with live music every Friday. Enjoy a weekend breakfast buffet, expanded beer and wine selections and nightly specials throughout the week. Campers at nearby Mitchell’s Point Marina receive a restaurant discount.
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Bridgewater Plaza’s longtime pizza joint, Pizza Pub serves up traditional and made-to-order pies, wraps, subs and salads in a casual atmosphere. Eat inside, at the bar or on the covered patio among the sights and sounds of the plaza.
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3619 airport Road, Moneta • (540) 297-7100 • vadarecruises.com In-season hours: Opens at noon Fri; 11 a.m. Sat-Sun, mid-May through mid-September Portside Grill & Bar
This open-air hangout at Virginia Dare Marina offers a tropical feel and is situated right over the water for the whole family to enjoy. Spending the afternoon at Portside is like being transported to Key West with menu that includes kids meals, burgers, Cuban sandwiches and wings.
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188 Locust Lane, Penhook • 540-565-0222 • On Facebook In-season hours: Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Breakfast is a favorite at this waterfront frill, but cheeseburgers are, by far, the most popular menu item. Entertainment is scheduled occasionally on the weekends. Check the Facebook page for details.
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Dine on the water while cruising Smith Mountain Lake on the Virginia Dare, a 19th century sidewheeler replica. The Virginia Dare hosts weekly themed lunch and dinner cruises and can be rented for private charters. Cruise as a couple or make it your group event destination.
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In-season hours: Opens at 11:30 a.m. Thurs-Sun Located at Crystal Shores Marina, Waller’s features a carefree atmosphere where the menu is vast and live entertainment is a staple. Owner Waller Perrow said in addition to music, entertainment includes a putting green, darts, corn-hole, ping pong and Wii. “There’s always something going on, whether it’s relaxing by the water with a cocktail, getting a bite to eat, live music or games,” Perrow said.
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2017 CA LENdAR Find more events in Laker WeekLy and onLine at smithmountainLake.com!
May SML IDOL 6 | Singing competition held every Friday through May 19 at Heath’s Waterfront Grill at Mariners Landing. Cash prizes awarded for first, second and third place. 7 p.m. Visit SML Idol on Facebook
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GUIDED TREE WALK | Free walk around Rocky Mount. Meet at the rear entrance of Franklin County Public Library. 6-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. 540-266-6000
SML PHOTO CLUB MEETING | A club dedicated to improving the photography skills of its members. Moneta/SML Library. 7-9 p.m. Free and open to any skill level
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BARENAKED LADIES | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $101.50 general admission, $124.50 gold section
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CARILION WELLNESS EDUCATIONAL SERIES | Free monthly educational series and group exercise classes at Runk & Pratt, Smith Mountain Lake.
Topic: “Sleep Coach Approach to Good Health,” presented by Barbara Jones. 2-4 p.m. 540-989-5758, mwsowder@ carilionclinic.org
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GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS | At Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $34.50 general admission, $49.50 gold section SHINE RUNNERS PUB RUN | 3-5-mile run/walk. Sponsored by Franklin County Parks and Recreation. Free. Chaos Mountain Brewing Co. playfranklincounty.com
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SML BEER AND BBQ FESTIVAL MAY 6 | Downtown Moneta. Family-oriented festival featuring barbecue vendors, craft breweries, live music and children’s play area. $25 for advance tickets, $35 gate admission, children 6 and younger admitted free. No coolers. 1-7 p.m. Sponsored by the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce. 540-721-1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com
JERSEY GIRLS’ 2nd ANNUAL WALK FOR THE ANIMALS | At Moneta Park, Moneta. A 1.5- or 3.2-mile fun trail hike to benefit Smith Mountain Lake area animal rescues. 9 a.m. facebook.com/ jgofsml
ANNUAL SADDLES AND BLUEGRASS HOEDOWN | Retail vendors, face painting, photo booth, live music, food and bake sale and children’s activities at Healing Strides of Virginia, Boones Mill. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 540-334-5825
STEP ANNUAL CAR SHOW | Enjoy a collection of street rods, muscle cars, classics and trucks. Faith Fellowship Church, Wirtz. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 540-483-5142 DERBY DAY PARTY | At Historic Avenel, Bedford. $40 per person. Tickets at lynchburgtickets.com/ avenelderbyday
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SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS | Live music at Harvester Performance
Gills Creek Marina, Wirtz. The 49th annual Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Tournament, sponsored by Challenger Little League Baseball. Prizes up to $15,000 will be awarded in six categories. 721-2451, gillscreekmarina. com
Center. 8 p.m. $22
BOONES MILL GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE | Perennials,
BEAUTIFUL BEDFORD ART SHOW & GALA AUCTION | An evening of
fruits, herbs, shrubs and more at the Farmers’ Market in Rocky Mount. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 434-390-3120
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trade show brings together more than 100 SML-area businesses to showcase products and services. Hosted by the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event is free and open to the public from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 540-721-1203. visitsmithmountainlake.com
Now in its 30th year, this annual event lasts throughout the summer (until Sept. 14) to encourage all in the community to spruce up the lake and shoreline. Work as an individual or community group to clean up debris. 540-721-4400, 721-1203. www. takepridesml.com
SML FISHING TOURNAMENT | At
14th ANNUAL SML BUSINESS EXPO | Downtown Moneta. This outdoor
BEER TASTING DINNER | At Jake’s Place, Moneta. Reservations required. 540-297-4732, jakesplacesml.com FIVE DOLLAR SHAKE | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
art, food, drink, live and silent auctions and more. Bower Center for the Arts, Bedford. 5 p.m. $25. bigottermill.com
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SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE TRIATHLON | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston. Participate or cheer on your favorite athlete in the SML Triathlon, a 19-year lake tradition organized by Virginia Amateur Sports. Participants swim 750 meters, bike 20 kilometers and run 5 kilometers through the park. 9 a.m. commonwealthgames.org
FUZZY LOGIC | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 7:3011:30 p.m. EXPRESSIONS 2017 ARTWORK ENTRY | Artists living within a 100-mile radius of Martinsville are invited to enter work in Piedmont Arts’ annual exhibit, Expressions. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Show runs May 20-July 21. piedmontarts.org
CABINET | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $24 in advance, $27 at the door TOMMY COX | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m. CHAOS MOUNTAIN BREWING ANNIVERSARY | Live music, food trucks, a dunking booth and more in celebration of Chaos Mountain’s third anniversary. 3135 Dillons Mill Road, Callaway. Noon-10 p.m.
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“BEGINNING TO OBSERVE BIRDS AND BIRD BEHAVIOR” | Winter Lecture Series at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston presented by Clyde Kessler, birder and naturalist. 3 p.m. SML State Park Discovery Center. $7. 540-297-6066
RAY MARTIN | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 2-6 p.m. WILLY NILLY | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
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GRAHAM PARKER DUO FEATURING BRINSLEY SCHWARZ | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $34.50 general admission, $49.50 gold section
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WINE TASTING DINNER | At The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. Reservations required. 6-9 p.m. 540-721-4333, theblackwatercafe.com
STEEL RAIN | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 7:3011:30 p.m.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA SONGWRITERS | A Coffeehouse Concert presented by Smith Mountain Arts Council. Beverages and light fare will be available for purchase. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Downtown Moneta. smithmountainartscouncil.com
CARL PALMER’S ELP LEGACY— EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER LIVE ON! | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $36 general admission, $54 gold section
20 PIGG RIVER RAMBLE MAY 20 | Paddling event starts at noon with the Great Rubber Duck Race followed by an 8-mile trek down the Pigg River for racers and a 4-mile course for floaters. Barbecue and an outdoor movie will follow. 540-483-9293, playfranklincounty. com
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ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL | Fresh strawberries, children’s activities, live music. Downtown Rocky Mount. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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JUBAL EARLY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL | Crazy Horse Marina, Moneta. The event features bluegrass bands, barbecue, hot dogs and beverages. Bring a chair or blanket. $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12 (5 and younger admitted free). 540-719-0620, www.crazyhorsemarina.com
SUNKEN CITY’S 4th ANNIVERSARY PARTY | At Sunken City Brewing Co. Noon-9 p.m.
CARILION WALK & TALK | Guided walk and talk along the 1.5-mile JackO-Lantern Branch Trail at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Bring bottled water and wear comfortable walking shoes. 9:30 a.m. Free. 540-4848569
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TOM MAYNARD MEMORIAL POKER RUN MAY 19-20 | Starts and finishes at Mariners Landing Resort, Huddleston. Organized by the SML Boating Association, the Poker Run is a charity event where participants boat to various restaurants and marinas around the lake to collect playing cards. Prizes are awarded in numerous categories, including best poker hand, worst poker hand, best appearing crew and boat. 540-420-6824, smlba.com
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FUNKY BONE | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 7:3011:30 p.m. STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m. KRIS KRISTOFFERSON | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $62 standing room only. SOLD OUT LENNY MARCUS TRIO | Live music at Bower Center. 7:30 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 540-586-4235 or bowercenter.org
LEVI LOWREY WITH KYLE FORRY | Live music at Harvester Performance Center on the Landing Pad Stage. 8 p.m. $20
GRETNA STRAWBERRY AND WINE FESTIVAL | Hosted by the Town of
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“BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION: OVER 50 YEARS LATER” | At Patrick
2nd ANNUAL SPRING FLING WING DING | Sponsored by the Bedford
Henry Community College’s Walker Fine Arts Center. 7 p.m. $15. piedmontarts. org
Area Family YMCA and held at Bedford Breakfast Lions Club Field. 4-9 p.m. 540586-9401, bedfordareachamber.com
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DAVE PORTER | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 2-6 p.m. PORCH DOGS | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
RECKLESS KELLY WITH BLUE WATER HIGHWAY | Live music at Harvester
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CHRISTOPHER CROSS | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $50 general admission, $70 gold section
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SHINE RUNNERS PUB RUN | 3-mile run/walk. Sponsored by Franklin County Parks and Recreation. Free. Sunken City Brewing Co. playfranklincounty.com
Performance Center. 8 p.m. $27 in advance, $30 day of show
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BLACKWATER BLACKOUT | 16th annual Ramble Weekend kicks off at 5 p.m. with dinner, bluegrass and a three-mile float down the Blackwater River in the dark. Float starts at 7:30 p.m.
Shuttle service is provided for boats and paddlers. 305 New Plant Road, Rocky Mount. 540-483-9293, playfranklincounty. com
SHAME FOR SYDNEY | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
DELTA RAE WITH LAUREN JENKINS | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $22
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29 REMEMBERING THEIR SACRIFICE AT THE NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL MAY 29 | Keynote speaker will be Herschel “Woody” Williams, one of only six surviving Medal of Honor recipients from World War II with special music by Brass 5. Bring a chair. 11 a.m. 540-586-3329, dday.org virginia.org
ARMED FORCES DAY 5K | 5K run/ walk and youth fun run at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. $25. 8 a.m. 540-586-3329, dday.org PIGG RIVER RUMBLE 5K | A 5K run/ walk at Waid Park to benefit Franklin County High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School cross country teams. $20 before May 15 ($25 after). runroanoke.com
AGAPE OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT | At Mariners Landing Golf and Country Club, Huddleston. 9 a.m. tee off (8 a.m. sign in). $65 per person, $260 foursome. 484-888-1856, agapecentersml.org
SEVEN MILE FORD | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 7:30-11:30 p.m. SUNSET SATURDAY SEASON KICKOFF | At Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery. 7-10 p.m. 540-296-1393, smlwine.com
RON BGO | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
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BREAKFAST ON THE BLACKWATER | 3-mile floating/paddling event down the Blackwater River. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., float begins at 10 a.m. 540-483-9293, playfranklincounty. com
THE BILLY PRICE BAND WITH BILL KIRCHEN AND THE AUSTIN ROAD WARRIORS | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 7 p.m. $26
STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 2-6 p.m.
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JASON RING | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
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NATIONAL MARITIME DAY | Merchant Marine veterans and current Mariners will receive free admission to the National D-Day Memorial. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. dday.org
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ROBERT CRAY BAND | Live music at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $54.50 general admission, $67 gold section
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CROOKED ROAD DULCIMER FESTIVAL | With more than 60 workshops, the festival, held at Ferrum College, offers an array of learning experiences for mountain dulcimer players of all levels. 540-365-4412
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STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER: PATRIOTIC CONCERT AT THE NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL | Music provided by the Jefferson Choral Society and Chorus of the Blue Ridge. Bring a chair. 7 p.m. Tickets: 540-5863329, dday.org
AN EVENING WITH BELA FLECK AND CHRIS THILE | Live music at Harvester
FUZZY LOGIC | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m. RICK RIZZI | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m. SUNSET SATURDAY | At Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery. 7-10 p.m. 540-2961393, smlwine.com
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FUZZY LOGIC | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-11 p.m.
PROJECT 4 | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
BRANDON LOVING | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
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STEVE AND ROBIN | Live music at Waller’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
BOWER CENTER CRAWFISH FESTIVAL | Bower Center for the Arts.
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Timing is everything. Making award-winning wine takes time. Roger Furrow, owner of Hickory Hill Vineyards in Moneta, is grateful for the gift of time. Five years ago, Roger went into cardiac arrest after a routine stress test at Centra Medical Group Stroobants Cardiovascular Center in Moneta. Chad Hoyt, MD, and Laura Bollard, RN, sprang into action, performing CPR to save his life. Within minutes, Centra ONE landed and they were flown to Centra Lynchburg General Hospital where cardiologists discovered three blockages and Roger underwent a triple bypass heart surgery. The winemaker treasures every day on the family vineyard. Each grape harvested builds upon a craft requiring patience and time. Roger credits his cardiologist, surgeon and nurses for Roger Furrow Owner, Hickory Hill Vineyards
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Offering cardiology services in the Smith Mountain Lake area at: 1039 Mayberry Crossing Drive Suite C, Moneta Providers in Moneta: Chad Hoyt, MD Chris Lewis, MD Tom Meyer, MD Samuel Omotoye, MD Jesse Naples, PA-C To schedule an appointment, call
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Nestled in the foothills of the Peaks of Otter, Oakwood Health & Rehabilitation Center is located inside Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Oakwood offers a comfortable family atmosphere for patients with a variety of conditions, including orthopaedic injuries and stroke. For more information about the rehabilitation and recovery, call
Our team provides compassionate care for those who require short-term outpatient rehabilitation as well as those who require extended nursing care.
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here’s no doubt that Bob Bryden’s passion is wine. At 70, Bryden became a certified sommelier after 13 months of rigorous, nearly non-stop studying. Now, he’s sharing that passion with others in a new book, “Practical Tasting: A Step-byStep Wine Tasting Course.” “It’s a simple book for somebody who doesn’t know anything about wine,” Bryden said. “I wrote it from the standpoint that you get together as a group and have some fun with it.” The 216-page book was derived from a lesson plan that Bryden had put together to teach wine classes at a local restaurant. “[T]his course is an expanded version of my tasting course and is aimed at those who want to learn to enjoy wine at a more in-depth level, but are without the ability to get professional guidance,” Bryden explained in the book’s preface. Tasting wine is different from drinking wine and takes practice. The trick is to identify the aromas and tastes from wines without the aid of visual cues. “When we see, touch and smell, our brain can identify it,” Bryden wrote. “You have to learn to reverse that process so that your brain creates an image of what you are smelling, tasting and feeling in your mouth without seeing it.” And spitting out the wine, rather than swallowing it, is a must. “You will quickly get taste fatigue if you swallow every sip of your wine,” Bryden wrote. “Worse, by the third or fourth wine, you might not even care!” Readers can glean information about
varieties of grapes, the places they’re grown and how wine is fermented and aged as well as learn about the world’s top wine-producing countries. Color photographs are included to help illustrate the differences in the wines. Included in the back of the book are eight lesson plans with specific objectives and wines to try. And, while the information may seem overwhelming, Bryden said repetition and practice are important. “Remember this isn’t something that will come easy to everyone,” he wrote. “It’s like training for an athletic event; practice makes perfect.” Since the book’s release last December, Bryden said he’s received positive feedback. “It’s a good feeling to know that people are using it in a practical way,” he said. “You learn to like every wine that’s made the way it’s supposed to be made.” While he doesn’t have any book readings or signings scheduled, Bryden, who goes by the moniker The Lake Sommelier, said he’d be open to speaking at special events or wine dinners. “It’s fun going to groups and talking about wine,” he said. Other books are on the horizon, too, Bryden said, including one that deals with the color of wine, as well as a memoir about his time as an agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration. “Practical Tasting: A Step-by-Step Wine Tasting Course” is available in paperback for $34.99 (an e-book version is $14.99) on amazon.com. — Karen Dillon, editor
reader REvIEWS Love May Fail By Matthew Quick The turn of a few pages is all it took for me to fall in love with Matthew Quick’s latest homage to the subtleties of joy, “Love May Fail.” The perceptive writer of “Silver Linings Playbook” has once again illuminated the fact that, though we may not always get what we want, we almost certainly get what we need. Not since “Playbook” have I enjoyed a trip through such a madly quirky, utterly lovely world. Portia Kane opens the novel from within a closet. While drinking Hennessy, Portia catalogs all the reasons, with drunken epithetic lamentations, she has ended up “married to a cartoon.” She has veered far from her dream of becoming a novelist to sit in a closet with a Colt .45 aimed at her pornographer husband as he enjoys his latest young beauty in their bed. She, of course, realizes he isn’t worth prison and, in Quick form, embarks on a journey to anywhere else. Portia’s journey back to herself in hometown Philadelphia leads to encounters with a menagerie of oddballs: the vodka-swilling nun on the airplane who hears Portia’s drunken “confessions;” the hoarding mother who sits amid dusty National
Geographics and hundreds of cans of Diet Coke with lime just in case her daughter decides to drop in for a rare visit; and Nate Vernon, the inspirational senior English teacher who has found himself smack dab in the midst of a “dark night of the soul” with only his dog Albert Camus to guide him. “Love May Fail” aims at the core philosophical angst that comes from a false dualism. Each character seems paralyzed by a choice between hope and despair, between love and isolation, between success and failure, between life and death. Quick even plays with our own fears in the title of the book. I found myself wanting love to succeed as I read, but too afraid to let myself hope, much as the voices in the novel struggled with their own fears. Not only did the book’s title put me on edge, the cover was covered with 13 paper airplanes all pointing straight down. How could I possibly hope for a happy ending? “To be or not to be” seems the question of the human struggle in this false dichotomy. But, ah, how refreshing is Quick, who once again proves the question is “to be happy or not to be,” and the answer is multidimensional, anticlimactic, subtle,
twisted and pure perfection. “Love May Fail” also celebrates the inevitable connectedness of us all. The apparently coincidental meetings of his quirky menagerie are not so coincidental after all. The characters in Quick novels appear more like electrons orbiting a nucleus than random particles flitting about with no purpose. Even the dogs have divine purpose in this one, both Albert Camus, who serves Vernon though his hellish struggles, and Yo-Yo Ma, his companion at his resurrection. And yes, there’s a love story in there. The would-be Romeo, Chuck Bass, serves to keep us grounded and keeps Portia from veering far off her course again. And yes, Quick resolves things a bit too neatly in the denouement. But, after finishing the book, I found myself standing atop the Gainsboro Parking Garage [in Roanoke] watching a piece of paper, folded into the most aerodynamic airplane my poor little brain could configure, glide beautifully downward through the sun-filtered sky to nowhere special. — Deborah Pate, Roanoke
They just know that they are there, and that is essentially their whole purpose: just to be there. It’s as if Gus and Owen had read every other literary novel about a marriage being healed by moving to the country, and just decided to do so, too. This decision, which could have been a trite misstep in other novels, is one that Black uses well to imbue the characters with a certain depth. Just like the moving to the country situation, Black introduces, to the benefit of the novel rather than its detriment, a neighbor named Alison,
a woman who seems to stir feelings in both Gus and Owen, and they, who had moved out to the country to heal their marriage, both begin to feel the tension of temptation. Again, this could be a trite, run-of-the-mill plot, but Black manages to make it work, somehow. “Life Drawing” does have some basic thriller elements — for example, Owen makes a crucial misstep with Alison’s daughter that he will suffer for in the end, but the work is only tangentially a thriller. Instead, the work is an examination of the fragility of human relationships and desires, and one of the more powerfully written books so far this year. — Jason Barr, Harrisonburg
Life drawing By Robin Black Robin Black’s latest, “Life Drawing,” follows the marriage of Augusta (Gus) and Owen. Well, that’s not quite what it could be called — a marriage. It was, once, a union of two people, but Black does an excellent job throughout of depicting two people — though the story is told from Gus’ perspective — who just don’t seem to “fit” in anywhere in their lives. There’s a constant sense of malaise and ennui that hovers over their shoulders, just barely out of sight, just only perceptible during the most trying times. And the trying times are many, as Gus had a short affair, and both she and Owen have moved to the country to … well, again, they don’t seem to know what they’re doing out in the country.
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“Survivor,” the granddaddy of all reality TV shows, first aired in May 2000 — 17 years ago! A baby born when the show started is now spitting distance from high school graduation. When “Survivor” began we didn’t need to take our shoes off at the airport, blogging wasn’t a common verb and sexting wasn’t a prevalent pastime. The world has indeed changed in many ways since Jeff Probst first uttered the words “the tribe has spoken.” Have you ever dreamed about being a contestant on “Survivor?” Have you envisioned yourself out-smarting all the other players, to rule the tribal council as the winner of the cool $1 million? Come on, admit it, the “Survivor” daydream is akin to that imaginary Academy Awards acceptance speech we’ve all practiced while preening before the bathroom mirror. In my Oscars dreamscape it’s George Clooney who hands me my gold statue — it’s my fantasy, don’t judge. There’s one key element of “Survivor” participation that will unfortunately prevent me from ever competing on the show. Bugs, not a problem. Heat, rain, sleeping on the ground — good to go. But here’s the thing — having to go 39 days without a pedicure? Kimba is out. I could never survive without a regularly scheduled pedicure. Throughout the years I’ve had reasons to abandon many vices, including caffeine, sugar, alcohol — I even stopped chewing sugar-free gum while avoiding the artificial sweetener Aspartame during pregnancy. However, give up my pedicures? This, my friends, shall never come to pass. In addition to the proper maintenance of my feet and toes, my visits to the nail salon have also provided some thought-provoking insights. A dab of shiny colorful paint makes everything prettier. When you sport size 11 sneakers as I do, you must make every effort to put your best foot forward. My toenails have not been naked since 1976.
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STORy by KIMbErlY DAlfErEs
Every once in a while you gotta let your freak flag fly. Piercings or showy tattoos are not my thing. However, your toes provide a discreet space for some self-expression. Coming out of these winter months, who can resist a pretty little flower artfully displayed on your big toe? I’ve seen toenails decorated with skull and crossbones, college logos, flags, flames and stars. It’s always important to tip well. These brave folks are scrubbing your soles, clipping your nails and digging out all the funk, sanding your calluses and kneading your feet into heavenly submission. I can think of no other occasion where a tip is more well-deserved. Well, perhaps the gal who waxes you in all places prone to sprout — OK, she deserves a solid tip as well. Make time for what makes you happy. A good pedicure requires carving a bit of time out of your over-scheduled day, but it’s so worth it. No one ever walks out of a nail salon without a blissful smile. As these summer months approach, make sure your feet are sandalworthy. If you need a recommendation for a good nail salon, let me know and I’ll hook you up. Guys, this includes you too. Gross is gross, no matter the gender. Kimberly Dalferes is the author of “I Was In Love With a Short Man Once” and “Magic Fishing Panties.” Her humor blog, “The MiddleAged Cheap Seats,” is online at kimdalferes.com.
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