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f you want to get the first look at Bedford’s newest eye doctor, you might want to turn on ESPN. That’s because Harman Eye Center’s Bedford office is led by professional golfer and long-drive champion, Dr. Landon Colling.

Dr. Colling, first and foremost, is a skilled ophthalmologist. He says the precision and focus that bring him success on the golf course are the same skills he brings to eye care.

So what brings him to Bedford? Something a little simpler – family and the desire to bring eye care to good people. “My brother lives in the Bedford area, and now I know what a

Dr. Colling’s wife Amber is an Optometrist and is a member of Harman Eye Center’s team as well.

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friendly and welcoming community it is,� Dr. Colling said. “This is a great opportunity, and I’m really happy to extend Harman Eye Center’s eye care reputation to the nice folks in Bedford.�

Dr. Colling’s wife, Amber, is also in the medical field. She’s an optometrist and has joined Harman Eye Center as well. In her free time, Amber enjoys getting to know the people and places in Bedford.

Dr. Colling received his Bachelor of Science degree from Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois and his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Dr. Colling completed his ophthalmology residency at Ohio State University and interned at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Colling has also assisted in various medical and ophthalmic service projects in Central and South America. “I enjoy sharing knowledge and helping those who may not have access to good eye care,� Dr. Colling said. “And I’ll build on that commitment to community service here in Bedford.�

When asked what drew him to ophthalmology, Dr. Colling said it was the ability to treat patients with a high-level of technology. “Improving someone’s sight is extremely rewarding,� he said. “We really want everyone to have the best eye care possible.�

Harman Eye Center of Bedford is located at 815 Summit Street and offers patients eye exams, a full-service optical shop, evening hours and convenient access to Harman Eye Center’s state-of-the-art Surgery Center in Forest. Make your appointment today by calling 540-425-7900. Learn more by visiting us at www.HarmanEye.com.

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HEALTH & FITNESS The awesome advantages of apples 32

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AUTUMN BLESSINGS Autumn at Smith Mountain Lake is always a season I welcome, but after the hot summer we endured, I’m looking forward to it more than ever. I recall writing a similar sentiment back in the spring lamenting the harsh winter. Regardless, I’m ready to enjoy cooler temperatures, brilliant colors and glassy water.

I’m also excited about sharing the season for the first time with the newest member of my family, 1-year-old Eliot, a second son my wife, Kim, and I welcomed into our family in late August. In September, we’ll host a reunion at SML with our "extended" family, the foster parents to our first adopted son, Quentin, and their five children. It’s becoming an annual tradition, and I’m sure it will be even more fun (and crazy) with the addition of another little one.

Kim and I have plans to see and do a lot around the lake this fall. While the boys won’t be joining us at the annual SML Wine Festival or a tour of the Bedford Wine Trail (Page 84), we’re looking forward to including them in other lake-area autumn traditions such as an apple-picking outing (Page 32) or the SML Antique and Classic Boat Society’s show and festival at Mariners Landing (Page 36).

Another great fall ritual at the lake is the SML Charity Home Tour, and we have great coverage of the event in this issue. Check out the magnificent home of Don and Jennifer Youngren (Page 16) first, then fuel up with information on all eight homes in the 11-page special section that begins on Page 53. You’ll find insider profiles and exclusive by-boat directions that will help you make the most of the lake’s largest charity event.

Enjoy this issue and the season.

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4!8 3-!243 TIRED OF THE STOCK MARKET ROLLER COASTER: INVEST IN REAL ESTATE WITH A SELF-DIRECTED IRA A client of mine recently told me that with all the constant ups and downs of the stock market, his portfolio is currently valued at the same figure that it was ten years ago. Can the same be said of your retirement funds? Given the recent developments in the equity markets and the bargains available in the real estate market, now could be an opportune moment to diversify a portion your of retirement funds out of equities and into tangible real estate assets.

Consider this, suppose you decide to purchase a real estate property, using your retirement funds, for $325,000 cash. And further suppose that this property will rent for $1,450 per month and the property will have following annual expenses: rental management commissions of $1,680, property insurance of $350, real estate taxes of $1,723 and POA assessments of $1,560; the resulting annual cash flow is $12,087 or a 3.72% annual return on investment. More importantly, this cash flow is reflected as deposits in your account and cannot be reversed by market declines. This ROI does not consider any capital appreciation of the property which, given the current state of the real estate market, will occur as our economy recovers.

Is this IRA investment option legal and why haven’t you heard about this before? The fact is that you have been able to buy real estate with an IRA since the first day IRAs were created 33 years ago. The IRS regulations only define what you cannot invest in with an IRA (life insurance contracts, collectibles and capital stock of “S� corporations) not what you can. You have not heard of this investment option from the traditional IRA custodians because it is not in their economic interest. Most traditional IRA custodians and their agents earn their commissions and/or fees when you buy their investment products: mutual funds, annuities, or individual stocks and/or bonds and therefore do not publicize the self-directed investment in real estate.

So what type of real estate property can you purchase with your IRA? The choices are many: raw land, residential rental properties, commercial properties and my personal choice real estate–related private entities (such as limited liability companies {LLCs}) that invest in real estate.

So how do you purchase real estate property with your IRA? This is where I can help. My IRA consulting service will open your account with a self-direct IRA custodian; supervise the tax-free rollover of your retirement funds from your existing custodian to your new selfdirected IRA custodian; supervise the asset purchase to see that all IRS and Department of Labor requirements are met and insure that no prohibited transactions occur. I have been providing this service for over 5 years and would welcome an opportunity to discuss this IRA investment option with you.

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p Hungary Five area couples enjoyed a springtime trip to Europe, which included a river cruise on the Blue Danube. Pictured with Budapest in the background are (from left) Perry and Linda Adcock, Roby and Jeane Blevins, Chuck and Margaret Davis, Larry and Donna Broomall of Smith Mountain Lake and Minnis and Louise Ridenour of Blacksburg.

p Alaska Constance and Steve Stoneberg of Hardy took the Laker along on a six-week Alaskan adventure, which included a visit to Delta Junction at the end of the Alaska Highway. Other highlights included a rafting trip on the Kenai River and a tour of four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser’s Happy Trails Kennel in Big Lake.

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Christy and Chad Secraw of Greensboro, N.C., took the Laker to the Netherlands in June to visit Christy’s brother. The couple’s trip included a visit to Oude Kerk in Delft, a church built in 1246 that’s still in use. The Secraws, who spend weekends at SML in the summer. also toured Amsterdam, Den Haag and Brussels, Belgium.

Bev and Fred Waddell of Moneta traveled in May to Japan where they posed for this photo at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. Part of the scenic view are the torii, traditional Japanese gates that mark sacred areas of shrines. The trip was a return to Japan for Fred who was stationed at a nearby Army base 54 years ago.

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When the SML Charity Home Tour came calling, Don and Jennifer Youngren were more than happy to answer Story by Ferne Hale • Photography by Huong Fralin and courtesy of infocus-photo Having your home showcased on the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour might be an intimidating prospect for some people. After all, more than 2,000 strangers likely will traipse through your living spaces during a two-day period.

But for Don and Jennifer Youngren, owners of a new 7,000-square-foot home in Park Place, the decision was an absolute no-brainer.

“We have five good friends whose homes have been on the Charity Home Tour, and every one of them thought it was a very gratifying experience,” Don Youngren said.

The Tour, which will take place Oct. 1-2, benefits charities that serve SML and its surrounding communities. Last year, each of the eight selected organizations received $15,000.

“That’s funding that lets us help people we’d otherwise have to turn away,” said Jim Cameron, director of Lake Christian Ministries, which is a participating charity again this year.

Youngren said, “That kind of money is a good return on the effort it takes to get ready.”

The Journey The Youngrens met in 1967 while cruising a drive-in located near the state line of Virginia and Tennessee. Don was living in Bristol, Va., Jennifer in nearby Bristol, Tenn. They married in 1969 and moved several times before settling for 18 years in WinstonSalem, N.C., where Don was a founding partner at Image Works Display and Marketing.

A few years ago, the couple spotted a house they loved at Lake Norman near Charlotte, N.C., but decided SML was where they wanted to build and spend their retirement years. The Youngrens found a similar plan on the Internet and had an architect modify it to suit their needs.

The Youngrens’ brick and stone French country-style home features octagonal towers instead of the original rounded ones, interior balconies and a spiral stairway that leads to a lake-level patio. All the changes were facilitated by builder Dale Angle, who Don Youngren praised for his do-it-right attitude. The home took three years to complete.

At the entryway, guests are greeted by custom arched mahogany doors with wavy glass panels that allow an out-offocus preview of the spectacular lake view that awaits inside. The view is expansive, stretching all the way from the island near Park Place to Smith Mountain. Every room, save one powder room, has a lake view; upstairs bedrooms have French doors opening to balconies from which guests can savor the lake through towering great room windows.

“We like high ceilings and this open floor plan with the great room, eating area, kitchen and den all flowing together,” said Jennifer Youngren.

Gleaming oak flooring that mixes 4-, 5- and 6-inch-wide boards ties the rooms together and leads to the main-floor master suite. Cabinetry by Roanoke’s Classic Design Cabinets provides CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

From left, homeowners Jennifer and Don Youngren relax on the deck of their French Country-style home in Park Place; a keeping room off the ktchen provides a cozy spot to read and watch television; an upstairs bedroom features a balcony with French Doors from which guests can look out through soaring great room windows to a magnificent view of the lake and Smith Mountain.

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SHINE CONTINUED functional yet attractive storage areas in the kitchen, great room flanking the fireplace, master bedroom closets, and built-ins on the lower level.

Family Ties The Youngrens said they’re happy to be living close to Charlotte, where their daughter, Erin, lives. The couple’s other daughter, Whitney, owns a lighting fixture store near Charleston, S.C., and helped her parents select lamps, fans and light fixtures for their lake home. She also accompanied her mother on shopping trips to SML’s Interiors by Kris, where owner Kris Willard assisted with window treatments, tile selection and decorating.

The home features three guest bedrooms upstairs, one of which is decorated to suit their two granddaughters, Whitney’s children. The room also can serve as a kids’ dormitory, with twin beds plus two bed-size window seats, two chairs that convert to beds, a large play area and two playhouse nooks.

The lower level features a family room with one of the home’s four fireplaces, a pool table, a granite-topped bar with built-in refrigerator — an area for fun and relaxation. A large workshop with its own exit awaits the woodworking hobby that Don plans to pursue during retirement. There also is an office, an exercise room, a bathroom and what Don calls a “wet hall” — a tiled hallway that opens to the path leading to the yard and dock.

No-fuss native plants fill the beds near the lake. A luxurious natural sand beach, a relative rarity at SML, is kept free of dirt run-off by an attractive retaining wall.

When asked what they like best about their house, Don Youngren said the couple agreed: “It’s all about the views, about taking advantage of the gorgeous views.”

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See it for Yourself The Youngren home and seven others will be featured on the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour Oct. 1-2. The event, now in its 20th year, benefits several local charities. All homes are accessible by car and by boat. The Youngrens’ home is just below the S-curve, near marker R15. Tickets, $25 per person in advance and $30 on Tour day, are available at smlcharityhometour.com and at each Tour home.

Find more SML Charity Home Tour coverage starting on Page 53.  A floor lamp constructed of cypress roots is one of many distinctive light fixtures the Youngrens’ daughter, Whitney, helped select for the lake home.  Left: The couple’s formal dining room accommodates seating for eight. Right: An upper-level room provides a spot to sleep and play for the Youngrens’ two young granddaughters.  Next page: A nook in the master bedroom offers a cozy seating area.

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“Builder Boring” was the landscape genre John and Kathy Lietz encountered when they purchased their lakefront home in Moneta in 2004.

A thin, weedy lawn sloped down to the front door, and an uninvitingly narrow concrete path ran in a straight line across the front of the house from the driveway before doglegging at a right angle to the front door. A smattering of shrubs dotted the space between the path and the front porch.

“I wanted something more,” Kathy Lietz said.

She had a vision for her home’s landscape, and what she achieved is a garden worthy of being named winner of the third Lovely Laker Landscape Contest.

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Inspired by the beautiful, flower-filled gardens belonging to her grandmother and her mother-in-law, Lietz pictured a seating area in front surrounded by blooming perennials. In addition to beautifying the front entry, her concept provided an outside-thebox solution to the couple’s desire to have a spot with a southern exposure where they could sit outside on mild winter days.

The question was how to realize the vision. To give herself the courage to do it and to get some guidance, she hired landscape architect Dan Chitwood of Roanoke to draw up a conceptual plan.

Chitwood’s design significantly enlarged the front walkway, making it much more graceful and welcoming. Beginning at the driveway, it opens wide, embracing arriving guests and drawing CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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WINNER CONTINUED them into the space. It narrows and curves in the middle as it passes through lushly-planted beds on either side, and then opens into a circular patio near the front door. A comfortable space furnished with a cafe table and two chairs, the patio is delightful any time of year.

Once the plan was on paper, the Lietzes set about implementing it. To create enough level space, they bulldozed back the slope by a few feet, gently angling the degree of the remaining incline to create a pleasing sense of enclosure without having a steep precipice looming over the seating area. The result is a private “cup garden” where the plants are presented beautifully on the slope, each shown off to excellent advantage.

Lietz was concerned that the busy-looking house facade featured too many different materials, colors and textures. In addition to gray clapboard, a brown shingle siding, and gray stonework on various wall surfaces, the front porch was paved with an orange-colored material. To delete at least one color from the architectural scheme, she instructed the workers to remove the orange porch paving and replace it with the same stamped concrete pattern used for the path

and patio. Now the paving material visually unifies the space from the driveway to the front door.

Once the front area was enlarged and graded, the path installed, and the soil amended, the fun stage began. Lietz, an aspiring artist, channeled the gardening lessons she learned from her grandmother and mother-in-law as she “painted” with plants on the blank canvas of the empty garden beds.

“I liked the idea of perennial plants,” she said, “because they come back. It saves energy – both mine and what it takes the nurseries to grow the annuals.”

Her color palette is primarily blue, yellow and orange with the splash of bold pink from the disease-resistant Knock Out® roses that bloom so well at Smith Mountain Lake.

“My personal tendency would be to go for the peach colors,” she said, “but I’ve learned that they don’t give as much bang for the buck in the bright sun at the lake. Orange and yellow show up well, and the blues look so good against them.”

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WINNER CONTINUED Working with a budget, Lietz purchased plants from the Moneta Garden Club. She also enjoys trading and sharing plants with friends. The garden is filled with reliable performers such as black-eyed Susans, perennial phlox, Baptisia, daisies, shrub-sized crape myrtle, and the long-blooming, compact butterfly bush ‘Nahno Purple’. She also included a lilac for her mother who lived with them at the lake until her death.

“Lilacs were one of my mother’s favorite flowers,” Lietz said.

“I loved that she could sit in the window looking out and enjoying the garden.”

Lietz also has succumbed to a few annuals, including cosmos and marigolds, that redeem themselves by self-seeding every year. And near the driveway she has a few stealth vegetables mixed among the flowers. Lietz has achieved what most gardeners aspire to: floral interest that begins in spring and continues through autumn.

In his book, A Love of Flowers, novelist H.E. Bates wrote, “The garden that is finished is dead.” Lietz shares that view, and has great plans for expanding hers, perhaps adding another terrace above the front walkway garden and patio.

“I have lots of plans, probably more than I can do in my lifetime,” she said.

As winners of the Lovely Laker Landscape Contest, the Lietzes will receive a $1,000 credit at Lakescapes Nursery.

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 garden books, including “Design Ideas for Home Landscaping,” “Poolscaping: Gardening and Landscaping Around Your Pool and Spa,” and “Complete Home Landscaping.”

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BUSHELS of fun Autumn is prime time for apple pickin’ As the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The colorful, juicy power fruit provides major health benefits, but Smith Mountain Lakers have even more reason to stock up on their supply this fall. Not only are apples a super food for the family, they also can be fun to pick.

Several area orchards offer apple-picking to the public, a great way to get outdoors, get the family moving and appreciate one of nature’s best seasonal offerings.

Danny Johnson, owner of Johnson’s Orchard at the Peaks of Otter Winery in Bedford, said late summer is the beginning of apple-picking season at his farm.

“In this area, we have apples coming from around the first of August through the first of October,” said Johnson. “September is probably the best time for all varieties.”

When the apples are ripe and ready, farm visitors can enjoy hands-on harvesting. There are close to 150 apple varieties growing at Johnson’s 200-plus-acre farm.

“We have the new ones, the old antique varieties. When I decided to do pick-your-own, I just planted whatever I saw. I tell people, ‘Just go out and taste it. When you find what you want, just pick it,’” he said.

Johnson said people are drawn to apple-picking for a number of reasons.

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BUSHELS CONTINUED “It’s fun. It’s educational. It’s a family activity. It’s a healthy exercise. It’s safe,” he said. “You know, combined with the visit to [see] our farm animals, it makes a delightful day for everyone.”

Gross’ Orchard in Bedford also lets visitors pick their own apples during peak season. Owner Walter Gross said out-of-towners often come seeking the experience.

“Some apple-pickers from big cities have never seen fruit on trees,” he said. “They’re always really happy they can select their own fruit from the tree where it grew. They pick it and, of course, sample them, too. Everybody’s excited to do it, regardless of age.”

Gross said his apple orchard offers many varieties not found in a supermarket.

“We grow about 20 varieties — Galas, Golden Red Delicious, Fuji, Granny Smith are the major ones. We also have Macintosh and Ginger Gold — a nice apple discovered growing in nearby Nelson County after Hurricane Camille. It’s the No. 1 apple on the state chart of apples now,” said Gross.

Children from the pre-school program at Bethlehem United Methodist in Moneta get a hands-on apple-picking experience at a Bedford orchard each fall. Director Terry Saul said a field trip to an orchard reinforces a week of learning about apples in the classroom.

“We’ve been going every year since 1999,” she said. “The children really enjoy it. The 3-year-olds visit Gross’ Orchard and get to fill up their own bag of apples. Last year they went on a wagon ride and took a tour.

“We take the 4-year-olds to Johnson’s Orchard where they hear stories and explore the apple trees. A lot of times, their families will make apple pies and cobblers with them at home.”

Both orchard owners said apple-pickers come for the activity as much as the take-home supply, which may end up in pies, fried, canned, sauced, or used in any number of ways. Johnson said how the pickers use the apples depends a lot on their age.

“Times have changed,” he said. “Twenty-five to 30 years ago I would have said most people would have bought them to can, to freeze, put in a root cellar and keep for the winter. Nowadays, people want to buy what they can eat from hand. Where people bought bushels years ago, now they buy gallons.”

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• Potassium, which is found in apples, is important in regulating blood pressure.

• Antioxidant phytonutrients in apple juice help reduce cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or bad cholesterol), helping prevent cardiovascular disease.

• When eaten as a snack, apples suppress hunger longer than junk foods and the empty calories they contain. Apples are a great choice when dieting and trying to stave off hunger.

• Apples have five grams of fiber, 20 percent of the daily recommended fiber needs. That’s more than most cereals!

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SML’s antique boat show will be extraordinary this year for owners of a restored 1968 Chris-Craft Grand Prix Story by Jerry Hale • Photography by Huong Fralin John Fleming has been a regular at SML’s Antique and Classic Boat Show and Festival for several years, enjoying strolls up and down the docks to get a close-up look at the magnificently restored watercraft on display each fall.

But this year, Fleming’s experience will be different. This year, he’ll be in the game.

“10 Fold,” the Union Hall resident’s 1968 Chris-Craft Grand Prix, will make its first public showing at the event, which will take place Sept. 18 at Mariners Landing.

“John has always said that the good things you do in life come back 10 times over,” said Linda Fleming, John’s wife and fellow boating enthusiast. “When we found out this boat was hull number 10 of this model, I said, ‘That settles it. You have to call it ‘10 Fold.’”

When Fleming moved to Smith Mountain Lake, he had no plans to get involved in restoring antique boats. A ceramic tile specialist based in Manassas, Fleming used an installation job in Charlottesville as an excuse to visit SML. In 1997, he bought property near Blue Ridge Campground on Gills Creek. Later, the couple found a parcel of land they couldn’t resist in Union Hall with 400 feet of waterfront along Standiford Creek.

Fleming had always been interested in antiques and was fascinated by old wooden boats. In 2005, a newspaper ad for a 17-foot Chris-Craft caught his eye. He headed to the Bedford side of the lake to have a look, made an offer, and it was his.

“I was still working and had no time to work on it until 2008 when I moved to the lake full time,” said Fleming, who had met John Rieth, an experienced member of the SML Antique and Classic Boat Society, who offered to help launch the boat.

“As soon as we backed it down [the launch ramp], water started pouring in at the joint where the transom meets the bottom,” said Rieth. “Dried-out wooden boats always leak for awhile before the bottom planks soak up and expand, but this was more than normal. We had hoped to switch it from one trailer to another. I said, ‘It’s going to sink before we can make the switch. Haul it back out.’”

So the boat sat on its trailer until the home-building slump cut into Fleming’s workload.

“A blessing in disguise,” he said. “I finally had time to think about fixing up the boat.”

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 Extensive restoration of upholstery, decking and fittings is evident when “10 Fold,” a 1968 Chris-Craft owned by SML’s John and Linda Fleming, is dockside.

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DEBUT CONTINUED Online research led Fleming to Seth Katz, a restorer who worked from a marina on Lake Hopatcong, located just an hour away from Linda’s son Nathan’s home in Nyack, N.Y. “I towed the boat up there for Katz to evaluate,” Fleming said. “When I saw the incredible restorations in his showroom, in the water, and in process, I knew I wanted him to do the work.”

Katz, it turned out, had already restored a 20-foot Grand Prix, a big brother to Fleming’s boat. Chris-Craft built 35 20-footers and 50 17-footers over the course of about three years.

“He had a strong desire to see mine done right,” Fleming said. “I think he hopes he’ll get a chance to buy it when I’m done with it.

“He had to replace the mahogany deck and interior panels, but the hull — which I feared would need a lot of work — was salvageable.”

Katz cleaned up the motor, arranged for re-upholstering, fixed up the trim and instruments and installed a new gas tank. He had to remove a ladder and replace a bow light that had been added by previous owners.

“Now it’s ‘100-percent correct,’” Fleming said, applying a term antique boaters use to mean restored to factory authenticity.

And while it may look almost too pretty to use, the Flemings enjoy taking “10 Fold” out for evening cruises along the upper Blackwater several nights a week during warmer weather.

“I love to sit back there,” Linda said, pointing to the bench seat across the stern. “The spray and the engine sound are fantastic.”  John and Linda Fleming enjoy a ride on “10 Fold,” their restored 1968 Chris-Craft Grand Prix.

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Asked what it costs to get a 43-year-old Chris-Craft restored to like-new condition, Fleming grinned and said: “About 10 times what you think it’s going to cost. Turned out the name applies in that way, too.”

Then, noting that he’s still installing tile a few days a week, Fleming added: “I pretty much had to go back to work to afford my retirement hobby.”

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GROWING Mornings at the golf course, afternoons in the orchard, a long evening run and hosting wine tastings in between. It’s all in a day’s work for H.T. Page.

The Wirtz resident maintains a demanding job as maintenance director for several properties owned by The Willard Companies, including The Waterfront and The Westlake country clubs.

He and wife Rhonda run an expanding winery business from their home. He’s an accomplished distance runner. Oh, and he’s a woodworker and amateur photographer in his “spare” time.

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 Medals from the 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition adorn bottles of Brooks Mill Winery’s blueberry and blackberry wines.  The business produces a variety of wines using fruit grown on the Page family’s 5-acre Franklin County farm.

GROWING CONTINUED “We’re pretty busy,” said Page. “Typically, I work more than 40 hours a week, then take care of the winery business.”

Page, a native of Nelson County, moved to the Smith Mountain Lake area in 1991 after accepting the position of greens superintendent at The Waterfront.

“In 1996 I was promoted to Maintenance Director. I had worked on a golf course at Wintergreen Resort during high school and college, took some grounds-keeping courses. I really love working outdoors,” said Page.

In his current position, Page spends most of his time outdoors.

“I oversee the landscaping and turf at the properties,” he said. “Before a golf tournament, my team will come in and get everything ready. I do a lot of ordering [of supplies]. I just use my experience to help out wherever needed.”

Fairways to Fruit Trees

Page also applies that expertise to his newest business endeavor, Brooks Mill Winery. He and Rhonda, with the help of their two adult children, turned part of their 5-acre property off Brooks Mill Road in Franklin County into a small fruit farm and wine-making operation nearly a dozen years ago.

“I had observed other area wineries and thought, ‘I could do that,’“ said Page. “We grow blackberries, blueberries, peaches, pears, apples, cherries and some plums here. We buy the grapes we use. It’s tougher to grow grapes. They require more TLC. “The winery is a joint effort. Rhonda does the paperwork and we make the wine together, but she always says I’m the winemaker, she’s the wine drinker.”

Brooks Mill Winery, which officially opened in December 2008, produces eight fruit wines for sale at the winery shop and several area retailers. Two wines recently won awards.

“Our blueberry wine won gold in its division at the 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition last spring,” he said. “The blackberry won bronze. It’s quite an honor.”

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Page said he’s looking forward to featuring his creations at this year’s Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, which will take place Sept. 25-26 at LakeWatch Plantation.

“Last year was our first year at the SML Wine Festival, and we’re going back again this year,” he said. “We’ve done several others in the area, too – one in Vinton, Blacksburg. We’re doing one in Roanoke and [another] in Salem this fall.”

Downtime Diversions

Between keeping golf courses green and berry bushes thriving during the hottest months of the year, Page has his hands full. To help deal with the pressure, he found himself returning to a hobby from his youth.

“I ran for two years in high school, then quit,” he said.

“Summers are very stressful in the turf business. By August, you’re pretty stressed out. Running is a great stress-buster; it’s my time alone and that’s why I started doing it again.”

Page enters a variety of distance races each year, including many local races and a biathlon held annually at the Roanoke Rifle & Revolver Club. True to his nature, Page views running as an opportunity for achievement.

“I ran the Richmond Marathon with Team in Training in 2000 and raised over $6,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

And I won the Master’s Division which is men over 40. It’s a lot of fun to beat the younger guys,” he said. “I’ve done several half marathons. I won the Roanoke Star City half in 1999.”

Somehow, Page manages to fit two other hobbies into his full schedule. Thanks to his woodworking skills and photography interest, the Page home is decorated with beautifully crafted wood furniture and artistic landscape photographs.

But for now, the winery is where most of Page’s extracurricular effort is focused.

“We do hope to keep the winery business growing,” he said.

“It’s our retirement plan.”

“I had observed other area wineries and thought, ‘I could do that.’”

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 Front row from left: Carter Lange, Lorelei Zagol, Charlotte Zagol and Brian Zagol. Back row from left: Stacey Lange, Campbell Lange, Karen Zagol, Jessica Zagol, Kelley Kovatis and Rick Zagol.

“After Five”

Rick and Karen Zagol Evenings are a great time to be on the lake. Boat traffic drops off considerably, the winds die down, and then there are those spectacular sunsets.

So it’s not surprising to see “After Five” lettered on the transom of an SML family runabout. However, in Rick and Karen Zagol’s case, “After Five” on the stern of their 21-foot Ebbtide runabout refers not just to a time of day but to a time of life.

“We became Lakers only after our five children had grown and left the nest,” Karen Zagol said, referring to the two boys and three girls the couple raised in Berwyn, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia.

With their family now expanded to include four spouses and four grandchildren (plus another on the way), the Zagols said they love how the lake helps maintain family togetherness.

“Our kids are scattered from Florida to Ohio,” Karen said.

“Despite really busy schedules, they all manage to spend time at the lake every now and then.”

The Zagols also enjoy taking “After Five” for what Karen calls “our little adventures on the lake”— boat rides from their home near B25 to lunch at destinations like The Boathouse at Indian Pointe Marina and Marina Cafe at Mitchell’s Point.

“After Five” also serves as a great family swim platform.

“The three oldest grandkids just can’t get enough of jumping off the swim platform and floating on their life vests in deep water,” Karen said.

Added Rick: “It doesn’t get any better than SML. You try to tell people about the views and the fresh water and the dock-to-dock neighboring, [but] they just can’t fully appreciate it unless they’ve been here and experienced it.”

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What’s better than playing golf, swimming, hiking or just relaxing along the water’s edge at Smith Mountain Lake? If your answer is doing all those things on top of a mountain with breathtaking scenery and an abundance of natural beauty, you may want to consider a trip to Primland in Patrick County.

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two-hour drive from the lake, Primland is a relatively new resort located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Meadows of Dan. The Highland Course at Primland opened in 2005 and attracts golfers looking for a challenging, world-class experience.

“Pristine is the best word I can think of to describe it,” said Tom Lusk, a Laker who plays golf locally at The Waterfront. “It’s beautiful, in good condition and in the middle of nowhere, right on top of a mountain.”

Lusk recently played 36 holes at Primland with several other SML golfing buddies, including Jesse Hall.

“It’s an interesting, challenging course with spectacular views,” Hall said. “Absolutely gorgeous, beautiful.”

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of the golf course, the food served in the dining facilities, to the products used in the spa, is intended to sustain and protect the environment.

In May, the resort opened a 72,000-square-foot lodge, which includes 26 guest rooms and suites of varying sizes and prices. There’s also a spa, indoor pool, fitness center, recreation area, a ballroom, golf shop, meeting facilities, dining room and pub.

The tranquil environment of the resort lends itself to an emphasis on wellness, abundant in the spa and in related activities offered at Primland. Organic products and oils are used in soothing massages, rejuvenating body treatments and facials. The facility also uses American Indian healing and European spa rituals to help restore balance to the body, soul and spirit. Special therapies are available for golfers to help soften skin, release stress and hydrate dry hands and weary feet. Children and teens can indulge in facials, massages, manicures and pedicures designed especially for them.

“It’s an interesting, challenging course with spectacular views. Absolutely gorgeous, beautiful.”

Jesse Hall Lake resident

Although golf continues to be the main attraction, Primland offers families a number of other opportunities to enjoy the 12,000-acre mountain retreat, including horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and guided rides on allterrain vehicles. Guests also can fish at one of three ponds stocked with trout, bass and channel catfish within the resort. Guided fly-fishing adventures to the nearby Dan River also are available.

Because of the resort’s altitude and distance from city lights and pollution, guests have the chance to enjoy stargazing via a powerful Celestron CGE Pro 1400 series telescope at Primland’s observatory. Sandy Gardiner, the resort’s media relations director, said the telescope is able to capture galaxies 27 million light years away. A smaller version of the Celestron is also available for studying planets and other celestial bodies.

Hunting enthusiasts will enjoy the clay and skeet shooting range at Primland. Sporting clays is a target game

simulating hunting conditions. The 14-station, mile-long course is reputed to be fun and challenging for all ages (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).

Perhaps the most unusual activity offered at the resort is tree climbing, designed specifically for those who loved the activity as a kid and never lost the passion for it. Aided by a guide from Blue Ridge Tree Climbing, guests are helped to “go up and look out” over the natural surroundings.

Overnight accommodations at Primland are offered in the Lodge, Fairway Cottages or Mountain Homes, the latter two with full kitchens and family areas. Getaway packages are available for one to four nights. The resort also hosts special events such as weddings, reunions and business meetings.

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20th anniversary Take a cruise on Smith Mountain Lake and visit eight impressive lakefront homes Story

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The Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, in its 20th year, provides an opportunity to combine visits to eight beautiful lakefront homes with a magnificent early fall boating outing – all to benefit eight charities which serve the communities around SML. This year’s tour will take place Oct. 1-2 and features homes that are fairly spread out across the lake. Seeing all eight homes in one day may be a bit much for all but the hardest-running boaters, particularly on Saturday when heavier traffic and occasional waits for docking space can make for slower going.

Depending on your starting point, this may be a year to go by car for some portion of your tour, especially should weather become a factor.

The directions and map on the following pages will help you plan your trip, so be sure to take a copy along. You also may want to pre-mark home locations on a free SML Visitor Info Map (available in Laker Magazine racks throughout the SML area) as an additional navigational aid.

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While your departure point will be a factor in determining where to go first, our directions begin at Hales Ford Bridge. Heading upstream (away from the dam), evennumbered (red) channel markers will be on your right and oddnumbered (green) markers will be on your left. Lower numbers are closer to the dam. Channel markers do not indicate distance; they may be very close together or fairly far apart.

Remember that not all lake maps show roads completely or accurately. Boat courteously; wear life jackets or have them readily available on deck; take along docking lines, fenders, a cellphone and plenty of drinking water.

Orange balloons will mark the dock of each home tour house as well as neighboring docks that can be used. All will have attendants to assist boaters. Do not tie up to any dock which has no balloon flying except when there is an emergency.

If you plan to take the tour by car, pick up an official Home Tour brochure at the SML Visitor Center at Bridgewater Plaza or dowload driving directions at smlcharityhometour.com.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE SML Charity Home Tour homes are profiled on the following pages in an order that provides an efficient trip by boat. We start with the Noonkester home (No. 5 as it corresponds to the official Home Tour brochure). From there, the homes follow in the order they’re found running down the Roanoke River to and beyond Hales Ford Bridge. Before setting out, consider plotting the home locations on a navigational chart or full-size SML Visitor Info Map, available at Laker Media and in many locations where Laker magazines are distributed. Large orange balloons at each dock will help pinpoint locations.

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For additional coverage of the 2010 SML Chairty Home Tour, pick up copies of our sister publication, Laker Weekly, on Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 or log on to smithmountainlake.com.

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THE NOONKESTER HOME

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#5 on Home Tour Brochure GPS: N 37° 11.0 95’ W 79° 43.162’ The home of Eric and Sallie Noonkester is vintage Mediterranean with many distinctive features. The beautiful arches, tall ceilings (some 15 feet), graceful columns, corbels and sun-drenched interior create a warm, soothing atmosphere. Expansive covered verandas enhanced with pillars and stone flooring provide serene lake viewing areas on two levels. There are three tiers of curved stone walls for gardens. Earth Craft construction techniques were used for energy efficiency.

“Our trips to the Mediterranean were our inspiration for the old-style Italian villa we designed. You can see the creativity and skill Eric used to build it on this steep lot.”

Sallie Noonkester 56

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DIRECTIONS: Head up the Roanoke River from Hales Ford Bridge. Home will be on your left just before you reach R49, but past R50A on the right. The run from the bridge to R49 is about 20 minutes at easy speed. Stairs from the water are steep with no handrails.

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THE STROEBEL HOME

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#4 on Home Tour Brochure GPS: N 37° 08.578’ W 79° 42.087’ The stone and cedar shake home of John and Denise Stroebel in LakeWatch Plantation has a leafy tree house-like view of the lake from every room. The high ceilings, large windows and open floor plan seem to bring nature right inside. There is an open kitchen and family room featuring cherry cabinetry, a media room, wine cellar and an elevator. Several furniture pieces made in the homeowners’ expansive woodworking shop can be seen throughout the home.

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The Stroebel home was featured in the July/August 2010 issue of the Smith Mountain Laker. To read an in-depth feature and view additional photos, log on to smithmountainlake.com.

DIRECTIONS: Proceeding back toward the dam, turn right into the cove just before R37, then bear left at Indian Point to keep Westlake Waterfront Inn on your right. Turn into the second cove on your right about 3/10-mile beyond the motel. Home will be first dock on your left in the small cove.

“John put together a DVD with music and photos about the lake and its beauty, and we gave copies to friends and relatives saying, ‘Here’s your invitation to visit.’”

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THE HALL HOME

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#8 on Home Tour Brochure GPS: N 37° 05.962’ W 79° 38.812’ The home of Michael and Laurie Hall has been remodeled outside (adding stone and HardiPlank) and inside, which was completely gutted. Updated and new items include all bathrooms, the kitchen, two screened porches and decks, wine room and attractive distressed hickory flooring throughout. The homeowners reworked the landscaping twice — once eight years ago when they bought the house and again just recently. The home features a changeable artificial golf green.

“Michael, who formerly owned a kitchen business, redid the kitchen first; then a contractor did the rest before we moved here permanently.”

Laurie Hall 60

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DIRECTIONS: Return to the main channel and turn right to head down river. Pass under Hales Ford Bridge and continue on to R25, where you will bear right into a cove past the condos in The Waterfront. Turn right into the second smaller cove on the right. Dock is on the right at the end of this cove. Docking is limited with little maneuvering space, so attentive boat handling is required. There are many steep stairs to the house. This may be one house to save for a trip by car.

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THE JONES HOME

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#1 on Home Tour Brochure GPS: N 37° 06.073’ W 79° 37.616’ The home of Viona Szabo Jones and Dr. John Paul Jones has interesting antiques and artifacts from her extensive travels. Recently remodeled, there’s a sparkling kitchen, new hardwood floors and composite decking. An accomplished seamstress, Jones has created stunning works of art in embroidery, thread painting and stump work.

Her hand-smocked bassinet is also on display. Lakeside, don’t miss the "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" bird-girl statue of this former Savannah resident.

“This home was purchased and furnished with friends and family in mind. From the pinball machine and pool table to the sandy beach and kayaks, it provides fun and comfort in all seasons.”

Viona Szabo Jones 62

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DIRECTIONS: Return to the main channel, turn right and angle across to the opposite side of the Roanoke. Enter a large cove just below R24 and look for balloon at entrance to the second small cove on the right, about 2/10-mile into the main cove.

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THE YOUNGREN HOME

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#7 on Home Tour Brochure GPS: N 37° 04.939’ W 79° 37.575’ Don and Jennifer Youngren’s brick and stone French country-style home in Park Place faces out toward Smith Mountain. The open floor plan provides a spectacular lake view from almost every room, including upstairs bedrooms with balconies and views through great room windows. There are soaring ceilings, custom millwork and extensive use of unusual lighting fixtures. An easy-care Geodeck dock and native plants adjoin a natural sand beach.

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“It’s all about the views and having the home take advantage of them.”

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DIRECTIONS: Return to the main channel and turn left (down river), aiming toward the opposite side of the Roanoke. Proceed through the S-curve, passing R17 and aiming slightly left of the blue Park Place water tower. Stay right of the island at R15. The house will be the last one on your right before the undeveloped point. Caution: There is very shallow water near the yellow ball at the home to the right of Youngren property.

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THE GAFFNEY HOME

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#2 on Home Tour Brochure GPS: N 37° 03.298’ W 79° 32.531’ Jim and Mary Lou Gaffney’s home renovation doubled their living space. The couple opened up the original house to create a large area of living, dining, den and kitchen with a huge mountainfacing dining room large enough to accommodate the many family members who visit. The view is spectacular. The Gaffney home has a large dock with a comfortable area for lounging, entertaining and enjoying water sports.

“Jim walked in with the realtor and said, ‘We’ll take it.’ Asked if he wanted to see the rest of the house, he said, ‘The house can be changed; this is all about the view.’”

Mary Lou Gaffney 66

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DIRECTIONS: SML boaters who have never ventured all the way down to Witcher Creek get their chance this year. Head downstream toward the dam, passing between Vista Pointe and R8, then keep R6, R4 and R2 to your left. Angle left after passing R2, pointing your bow toward W1 in the distance (to the right of the distant island). The Gaffney home is the second one to the left of W1; The Piatt home (#3, next page) is just to the right of W1.

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We live close to nature here.”

Bill Piatt

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THE PEPPERS HOME

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#6 on Home Tour Brochure GPS: N 37° 00.786’ W 79° 37.199’ Wayne and Joan Peppers’ home has an open design for easy entertaining with a bar/grillroom off the kitchen opening to the deck.

Green features include use of recycled materials such as kitchen and wine cellar tiles made from crushed wine bottles, easily renewable materials such as bamboo and cork flooring and a three-zone geothermal system. An elevator, walk-in shower and three-foot-wide doors and aisles make the home handicapped-accessible. Droughttolerant plants minimize the need for landscaping irrigation.

The Peppers home was featured in the March 26 issue of our sister publication, Laker Weekly. To read the story and view additional photos, log on to smithmountainlake.com.

“When designing the home with the draft person, our goals were to accommodate large gatherings, be handicapped-accessible, ‘go green,’ and make maintenance easy.”

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DIRECTIONS: Return to the main channel and head past Vista Pointe condos, leaving marker B1 to port. Angle across the mouth of the Blackwater and to B2, B4 and B6 in quick succession. At B6, turn left toward the mouth of Bull Run, keeping Christmas Tree Island well to the right and entering Bull Run near marker BU1.

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Another beautiful autumn has arrived at Smith Mountain Lake, which gets many Lakers excited not only for cooler days on the water but football season! On Page 81, Entertaining columnist Amy Hanek shares her ideas on creating a crowd-pleasing tailgate party. You’ll also want to check out features on the new Edo Grill and Sushi [Page 74] as well as the nearby Bedford Wine Trail [Page 84]. Enjoy the fall!

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Fare withflair New Edo Grill and Sushi serves up savory food and a sizzling good time

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Edo Grill and Sushi was a long time in the making for Jenny Chen and Shawn Lin. The couple – spouses and business partners who also own Chopsticks at Bridgewater Plaza – signed a lease on property in 2007, weathered the economic downturn and overcame a number of building obstacles before finally opening the restaurant in June at Celebration Square in Downtown Moneta.

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FLAIR CONTINUED “A lot of people were saying it wasn’t a good time to open, but it has turned out to be just the right time,” Chen said.

Lin added, “The response from the community has been great. Our customers from Chopsticks have really supported us, and we appreciate it. And we’ve seen a lot of new faces, too.”

Lin and Chen both hail from China’s Fujain Province, even attended the same primary school there, but didn’t meet until they were college students in Virginia. Chen attended Radford and Lin studied at Virginia Tech.

“Friends introduced us when they found out we were from the same hometown in China,” Chen said.

Now the couple makes their home in Hardy with their three young daughters and Lin’s parents.

Lin and Chen opened Chopsticks on Williamson Road in Roanoke in 1998, then added the Bridgewater Plaza restaurant in 2001. They ran them concurrently for two years before selling the Roanoke operation to focus on the lakeside business. After five years and numerous customer requests, they added sushi and hibachi-grilled items to the menu.

The positive response from lake residents and visitors was the impetus the couple needed to move forward with Edo Grill and Sushi, which seats 80 in a casual atmosphere inside and 24 on an adjacent outdoor patio. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers an extensive sushi menu as well as a variety of fare cooked up on a single hibachi grill. Lin said they opted not to equip the restaurant with multiple tables like a traditional Japanese-style steakhouse in an effort to provide quicker service.

“We also found that it’s about half and half as far as people who want to eat by themselves and people who want to sit at a table with others they don’t know,” Lin said. “This gives them the hibachi taste but faster.”

Ping Xue, an experienced chef the couple hired from a popular restaurant in Kingsport, Tenn., entertains customers by chopping, flipping and igniting fires to create a memorable meal.

“He’ll definitely put on a show,” said Lin, noting the most popular hibachi menu items are shrimp and the steak/chicken combo. Both are $14.95 and include soup, salad, rice and vegetables.

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FLAIR CONTINUED Traditional sushi rolls with 6-8 pieces range from $3.95 to $5.95.

Chen said customer favorites include Philadelphia (smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese), spicy tuna (tuna, cucumber and a spicy sauce), tempura shrimp (deep fried shrimp with avocado and cucumber) and California (crab stick, cucumber and avocado).

More adventurous sushi-lovers may want to try fresh-sliced raw items such as tuna, eel, squid and octopus. Edo’s Emperor Sushi menu allows customers to sample a variety of items, all prepared by Chef Tony Wei and presented with elegant flowers and decorative vegetable carvings.

Chen said she thinks sushi’s rise in popularity has contributed to the positive response they’ve received at Edo. “Sushi is a healthy food,” Chen said. “It’s very light; it’s lowcalorie. And we put the soy sauce on the side so the customer can decide how much sodium they are getting.”

The same is true for the regular menu.

“We use water-based cooking, very little oil and no MSG [monosodium glutamate, a food additive],” Chen said. “Our goal is to be as light and healthy as we can be.”

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gridiron GRILLIN’ Make your tailgate the talk of the town Story by Amy Hanek

It’s autumn. For some lake residents, that means touring exquisitely decorated homes in the name of charity or sipping and shagging at the wine festival. For others, it means another time-honored fall tradition: the football tailgate party.

Whether Lakers are rooting for the Hokies, Cavaliers or another area team, most have one thing in common – enthusiasm for sharing recipes for a successful tailgate.

Melinda and Ed Talley of Moneta are Virginia Tech fans who tailgate at every game, home and away. Melinda Talley confided that she gets most of her inspiration from fellow tailgaters.

“A trip just to walk around the parking lots prior to a game will get you lots of info, and it’s free,” she said.

Equipment

Beginner tailgaters should start small with basic equipment. Begin by utilizing what you already have around the house or in the garage.

Portable chairs, a radio, coolers, a grill, a tailgate and good friends are all you really need to kick off your party.

More seasoned tailgaters may opt to bring a small charcoal grill. The truly serious may graduate to a completely transportable gourmet kitchen, complete with grills, cookers, smokers, cabinets and a sink with running water.

Despite many years of organizing tailgate parties, Talley said she prefers to keep it simple.

“We have the small gas grill, gas hotplate, [and] all the matching accessories,” she said.

Eats

As friends start gathering and warming up for the big game, appetizers are a necessity. Make the ordinary extraordinary with homemade salsa or spinach dip. And if greasy chips or salty crackers aren’t your preference, offer a fresh vegetable tray with homemade pita chips.

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GRIDIRON CONTINUED For more hearty eaters, you may want to step your fare up a notch. Talley said she likes to vary the menu based on the weather forecast. Cold salads and sandwiches are perfect for warm fall days. Soups and quiche may keep friends toasty on a crisp afternoon later in the season.

“Rarely do I repeat a menu,” Talley said, explaining that her favorite items over the years have included sliders, shrimp, wraps and homemade soups. No matter what you decide to feed your friends, remember it’s not always easy to use a knife and fork at a tailgate so keep it finger-food friendly.

Paninis (grilled sandwiches) are an easy way to provide a hot entree without much fuss. Grilled sweet potato slices are an easy, warm accompaniment. Grilled angel food cake slices topped with warm strawberry sauce can be a sweet and easy finish to any meal. Serve the potatoes and cake in plastic cups with forks, which will free up guests’ hands and result in less spillage.

No matter what you pack for the big game, remember to keep your uncooked meats separate from the rest of your food and drinks.

with minimal effort. Serious tailgaters can find more elaborate items at book stores near campus, craft stores or online. Consider sports-themed tents, chairs and flags to really spruce things up.

If you have kids attending your tailgate, a great pre-party project is to have them decorate plastic ware with themed stickers, paint and charms.

And don’t forget about decorating yourself. There are the basics – jerseys, hats and jackets – but if you want to go all out, an easy and inexpensive way to show team spirit is through face paint. Buy washable non-toxic face paint at craft stores and be creative with your designs.

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Spinach Dip Guacamole Pita Chips Paninis Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Grilled Angel Food cake with strawberry sauce

Game-day drinks – whether it’s a cooler filled with sodas, beer and bottled water or frozen margaritas – can be easy to make. Purchase “booze in a bucket” at your local grocery or ABC store. Filled with a liquid drink mix, all you have to do is add alcohol and freeze. Tote your frozen concoction to the game and pour into fancy plastic glasses. (Remember to drink responsibly and always designate a driver.)

Decorations

Decorations should, of course, celebrate your favorite team.

Use a tablecloth and napkins in team colors for a classic look

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1 medium avocado, peeled and diced 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained 4 green onions, chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced 3 to 4 tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) ¾ tbsp. salt 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth. Place mixture into an airtight container and chill. Serve with homemade pita chips.

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Activities

Corn hole is a classic game for tailgating fun, but you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on a commercial set. With the right tools and a little bit of time and effort, you can make your own for a fraction of the price. Log on to cornholethegame.com for specific directions. Don’t forget to decorate your corn hole set with paint and stickers supporting your favorite team.

Tailgate Party Menu

For all of the recipes from the Tailgate Party Menu, log on to smithmountainlake.com and click on Lifestyle. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future articles, please e-mail editor@smithmountainlaker.com.

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Tour the nearby Bedford Wine Trail for notable history, fresh food and local wine that would make Thomas Jefferson proud Story by Gordon Kendall

As patrons soak up the sun, delicious aromas of grilled foods and tasty Virginia wines at this year’s Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, they will be only a short distance from five local wineries that comprise the Bedford Wine Trail. Each winery on the trail has unique attributes that make it worth a visit.

At White Rock Vineyards & Winery, patrons can sit on a spacious, comfortable veranda overlooking neat rows of grapevines while they sip wine and nibble on cheese. The veranda is located on the back of the winery, which resembles a comfortable country home. The wine-making equipment can be found in the cool basement. White Rock, owned by the Sylvester family, offers a crisp, citrusy Chardonnay, a smoky, earthy Cabernet Franc and a barrel-aged Merlot.

One of the most distinctive wineries in the state is Peaks of Otter Winery near Thaxton. Owner Danny Johnson is a descendent of several generations of farmers who originally purchased property near the Peaks of Otter in 1766. The family had grown apples and other fruit for years, but Johnson, seeking more creative uses for his crops, started making wine in 1996.

Today, the winery produces more than 30 varieties of “fruit of the farm” wine, including his most popular, Chili Dawg, which is flavored with hot peppers. Chili Dawg has won a Scovie award, named after the Scoville rating system used to quantify the heat in chilies. However, Johnson said the wine was not hot enough for some, so he developed a hotter version known as “Kiss the Devil.”

Roger and Judy Furrow, owners of Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery in Moneta, planted their first grapes near Smith Mountain Lake in 1980 on property that belonged to Roger’s

mother. In 1991, the family purchased an adjacent property and expanded their grape production. Initially, the Furrows just grew grapes and sold most of their crop to Stonewall Vineyards and Winery near Appomattox. In 2000, Hickory Hill became a winery and released the first wine they had made in 2001.

Judy Furrow said they had a few rows of Cabernet Sauvignon that had produced excellent grapes. Their 2007 vintage won a silver medal at the 2010 Governors Cup Virginia wine competition and won a silver medal in the 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition. The wine displays a dense, dark red color and aromas of cedar, cassis and ripe blackberries. The wine has a firm backbone and would nicely complement a steak.

(Who says Virginia can’t compete with Napa Valley?)

Savoy-Lee and LeoGrande, wineries in beautiful settings that are definitely worth a visit, won’t be attending the SML Wine Festival due to space limitations, according to Jim Shauberger, events manager for the SML Regional Chamber, which organizes the event.

Banding Together

Started in 2006, the Bedford Wine Trail was designed to boost tourism and help Bedford County’s wineries increase business by joining forces.

Casual observers may think that owning a winery equates to the sweet life – relaxing days in a bucolic setting among emerald rows of grapevines, sipping wine and snacking on delicious cheeses. The reality is that running a winery requires hard work as well as keen business skills.

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“To have a nice lifestyle, you have to have a passion for it,” said Judy Furrow. “We started on a shoestring and did a little at a time, so we did not go into debt big-time.”

The Bedford Wine Trail was the brainchild of the late Nancy Drake, a former Bedford Director of Tourism who realized that the area offers curious travelers many destinations of interest – Smith Mountain Lake, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the National D-Day Memorial to name a few. Drake knew the wineries were located in stunning settings and offered wine and history that travelers would find interesting. With the help of Johnson and the Furrows, she was able to persuade the three other wineries – White Rock, LeoGrande and Savoy-Lee – to join forces.

“It’s easier to promote the wine trail because there are more of us out there to promote it,” Johnson said. “It’s easier for the county to work with us and the tourism department to promote us because they’re promoting the whole county.”

All of the wineries on the Bedford Wine Trail are close to SML, so load up the car and head out for a taste of history, food and delicious local wine that would make Thomas Jefferson proud.

Gordon Kendall has more than 20 years of experience in the wine business and is currently the wine, beer and spirits columnist for The Roanoke Times. He teaches wine classes and enjoys educating people on all things related to the industry. If you have a question or an idea for a future Spirits column, please e-mail editor@ smithmountainlaker.com.

2010 SML Wine Festival What: Fundraiser for the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce featuring 27 Virginia wineries, 85 craft and food vendors and three bands performing live music (Barefoot West and Burning Bridges on Saturday; Barefoot West and The Worx on Sunday).

When: Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine.

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Pick up a Bedford Wine Trail map at the Bedford Area Welcome Center, located at the intersection of Virginia 460 and 122, or download it at bedfordwinetrail. com. Have your map stamped at each winery then return to the welcome center to receive a commemorative wine glass.

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With its calm waters, rolling hills and easy accessibility, Smith Mountain Lake is earning a reputation as a great destination for competitive sporting events. Triathlons – a combination of swimming, biking and running – attract athletes to the SML State Park for races in both spring and fall.

The 11th annual Big Lick Triathlon, the longer of the two events, will take place Sept. 25. Known as an Olympic-distance triathlon, the event includes a 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike ride and 10-kilometer run.

Cal Johnson, director of YMCA of Roanoke Valley, sponsor of the event, said its planners are optimistic about this year’s turnout.

“We normally have somewhere in the neighborhood of between 15 to 18 states represented,” said Johnson. “Last year, we had people from California, Oregon, Texas and many from the East Coast. They’ll all be coming into the lake area and will need a place to stay, a place to eat, so we’re glad they can come support the economy.”

This year’s event is particularly important for student triathletes.

“This year, we’ve been designated as the host for the [USA Triathlon] Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Championships,” said

Johnson. “Fifteen-plus college teams or clubs in this region will use this as their championship.”

Justin Morrison, a member of the Virginia Tech Triathlon Club, participates in a variety of distance events in the region and said SML’s triathlons top them all.

“Some of my favorites are the Angel’s Race in Lynchburg, XTERRA Richmond, and the Beach 2 Battleship Ironman.

However, Big Lick is by far my favorite race with the sprint race in the spring [SML Triathlon] being a close second.”

Morrison said SML is a prime triathlon destination for a number of reasons.

“Big Lick is close to us, the course is beautiful, the area is nice, everything is just perfect for us. For the veterans of the team who have done this course multiple times, we have the course memorized and know exactly where the hills and turns are coming, when to go hard or when to tone it down a notch, and where all the spectators will be for that extra motivation boost,” he said.

“We always camp at the SML State Park campground the night before, which is always a blast. We make a fire and eat some s’mores.

It’s great team bonding for the new and old members.”

For more information on the Big Lick Triathlon, visit setupevents.com.

Story by Lindsey Wagnon • Photography by Wayne Scank SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM

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AFTER FIVE JIVE AT SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE A large crowd enjoyed live music by The Kings at Prudential Waterfront Properties’ After 5 Jive concert July 1 at Westlake Towne Center. The threepart summer series raised funds for United Way of Franklin County.

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September 1 5 WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: Enjoy a twohour cruise on the Virginia Dare while a ranger from the SML State Park discusses some of the wildlife at Smith Mountain Lake. Noon-2 p.m. 540.297.7100, vadarecruises.com

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TAKAYAMA AND WILEY CONCERT: Roanoke Symphony Orchestra violin virtuoso Akemi Takayama and maestro David Stewart Wiley present classical favorites, duo compositions and more. 7 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Tickets, which cost $20 and include postconcert reception to meet the artists, can be purchased at the SML Visitor Center.

540.297.0965, 540.721.2904

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BAREFOOT WEST: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill, Bridgewater Plaza. 7:30-11:30 p.m. 540.721.1632, mangosbarandgrill.com FINALLY FRIDAYS: Summer concert series at Mariners Landing featuring T-Bird and the Kidd. Free. 5-9 p.m. 540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com

FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY: The Smith Mountain Arts Council presents vocalists Philip and Tara Bouknight performing Broadway hits with Roanoke Symphony Orchestra maestro David Stewart Wiley. 3 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Tickets, which cost $20 and include post-concert reception to meet the artists, can be purchased at the SML Visitor Center.

540.297.0965, 540.721.2904

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ANTIQUING WITH “COLONEL” BILL: In this two-day course, antiques expert “Colonel” Bill Clutz will appraise your personal antique treasures and pass along information on how to determine market value, authenticity and the care/repair of antiques. Cost of $60 covers all instruction, lunch both days and a field trip to a local antique center. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m both days.

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center.

540.721.2750, ext. 264; skelton4hcenter.org

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HAWAIIAN CRUISE: Dress in your favorite Hawaiian attire and enjoy a two-hour cruise and a meal with Hawaiian flair. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Also Sept. 24.

540.297.7900, vadarecruises.com

JAMES WISE: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill, Bridgewater Plaza. 7:30-11:30 p.m.

540.721.1632, mangosbarandgrill.com

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AN APPLE A DAY OPEN HOUSE: Enjoy the benefits of eating and sampling many varieties of apples and taste fruit of the farm wine. Noon-5 p.m.

Free. Every weekend in September. Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford. 540.586.3707, peaksofotterwinery.com BEDFORD GENEALOGY FAIR: Lectures, vendors, census and internet genealogy lookups, old photo scanning, library surname tables and more. Free. Breakfast and lunch items for sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bedford Campus of Central Virginia Community College.

540.466.4247, bedfordgensociety.org SEDALIA COUNTRY FAIR: An opportunity to show off your best homegrown produce, home-canned vegetables, meats, fruits, baked goods and floral arrangements, both fresh and dried. Admission for adults is $5, free for children 12 and under.

Sedalia Center, Big Island. 434.299.5080, sedaliacenter.org

MURDER-MYSTERY CRUISE: Enjoy a twohour cruise and dinner aboard the Virginia Dare while participating in a murdermystery show. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Also Sept. 17.

540.297.7900, vadarecruises.com

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KEITH BRYANT BAND: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill, Bridgewater Plaza. Also Sept. 5. 7:30-11:30 p.m.

540.721.1632, mangosbarandgrill.com SUNSET SATURDAY: An evening of music, friends, family and wine. Pack a picnic, blankets and chairs and bring the family.

Wine is available for purchase by the glass and bottle. No outside alcohol is permitted.

Admission is $7 and includes a souvenir glass.

7-10 p.m. Hickory Hill Vineyards, Moneta.

540.296.1393, hickoryhillvineyards.com MARMADUKE: Free outdoor movie at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center.

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SEVEN MILE FORD: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill, Bridgewater Plaza. 7:30-11:30 p.m. 540.721.1632, mangosbarandgrill.com SHRIMP & WINE FESTIVAL: Wine tasting, arts and crafts, live music, and a shrimp cook-off. Noon-6 p.m. Sans Soucy Vineyards, 1571 Mt. Calvary Road, Brookneal.

434.376.9463, sanssoucyvineyards.com

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GRANDPARENTS’ DAY AT THE D-DAY MEMORIAL: Any grandparents visiting with their grandchildren admitted for $7 with the tour ($5 without the tour). Normal rates apply for children.

Special activities include a scavenger hunt, interactive programs and tours.

National D-Day Memorial, Bedford.

540.586.3329, dday.org

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VIRGINIA HISTORY COURSE: Join an informative and entertaining historian who will lead an in-depth look at four of Virginia’s most interesting historical figures: Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Jubal A. Early and Robert E. Lee. Also Sept. 15, 22 and 29. $15 per session or $50 for the entire series. W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center. 540.721.2750, ext. 264; skelton4hcenter.org

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COMPUTERS FOR THE BARELY COMPUTER LITERATE: Learn what your personal computer can do without having to consult your children/ grandchildren. Personal attention devoted to your specific computer related issues. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also Sept. 16. Cost of $60 includes all instruction and lunch. W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center. 540.721.2750, ext. 264; skelton4hcenter.org

COCKTAILS FOR A POINTE: Have fun while raising funds at a monthly benefit.

September’s proceeds benefit the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. 5-8 p.m. Benjamin’s at The Pointe, Mariners Landing.

540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com BLUEGRASS AND BBQ FEST: Event in conjunction with the 20th Annual SML Antique and Classic Boat Festival and Show. Live music

by Common Ground. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mariners Landing. 540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com

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BOATING SAFETY COURSE: Learn from boating experts the knowledge and techniques necessary to fulfill Virginia’s Safe Boating requirements. Cost of $38 covers all instruction, a 244-page full-color course book and two bonus DVDs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center. 540.721.2750, ext. 264; skelton4hcenter.org

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BEDFORD CENTERFEST: One of the region’s largest street festivals, Centerfest offers a wide variety of activities to please young and old alike. Artisans and craftspeople from around the state displaying their works, live music on four stages, children’s activities, a variety of food vendors and more.

Centertown Bedford. 540.586.2148, centertownbedford.com MONARCH TAGGING: Participants will learn to identify and tag monarch butterflies as they begin their migratory season. Free. Open to all

ages. Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg.

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SML WINE FESTIVAL: Virginia wineries, food, craft vendors and more at LakeWatch Plantation from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Live music by Barefoot West and Burning Bridges. Also Sept. 26 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. with live music by Barefoot West and The Worx. 540.721.1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com BIG LICK TRIATHLON: Swim, bike and run through Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Presented by the Kirk Family YMCA of Roanoke Valley.

9 a.m. Fees and registration form at setupevents.com.

MUSEUM DAY: Free admission with Smithsonian Museum Day Card at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Forest. 434.525.1806, poplarforest.org KAREN NICHOLS: Cabaret-style concert at the Bower Center for the Arts, Bedford. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Welcome Center, Arthur’s Jewelry or the Bower Center.

540.586.4235, bowercenter.org DRAGONFLY: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill, Bridgewater Plaza. 7:30-11:30 p.m. 540.721.1632, mangosbarandgrill.com ART SHOW & DEMONSTRATION: Moldovian artist Nikifor will be at The Little Gallery at Bridgewater Plaza to demonstrate and discuss his work. 1-3 p.m. 540.721.1596, thelittlegallerysml.com

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RONNIE COX: The Smith Mountain Arts Council presents a performance by actor/singer/storyteller Ronnie Cox. 7 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Enjoy great music in a casual atmosphere with desserts and coffee provided during intermission. $12 for SMAC members; $15 for others. For reservations, call 540.297.0965 or 540.721.2904.

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SML ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW: Antique and classic boats on display, food and craft vendors, activities for kids and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mariners Landing. For more information, call Bill Goold at 540.296.0501 or visit woodenboats.net.

THE WHATEVER BAND: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill, Bridgewater Plaza. 7:30-11:30 p.m. 540.721.1632, mangosbarandgrill.com

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October 1 4 SML CHARITY HOME TOUR: Visit eight elegant Smith Mountain Lake homes with unique architectural designs and creative interior decorating. Proceeds benefit SML-area charities. Travel by car or boat. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 on Tour days. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rain or shine. Also Oct. 2. 540.297.TOUR, smlcharityhometour.com

MURDER-MYSTERY CRUISE: Enjoy a twohour cruise and dinner aboard the Virginia Dare while participating in a murdermystery show. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Also Oct. 15.

540.297.7900, vadarecruises.com MARINERS MAZE: A new event featuring a corn maze and family fun field. Open to the public weekends through October.

Available for groups by appointment on weekdays. Mariners Landing. 540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com

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10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 540.297.4412, 434.525.3894, virginiacorvetteclub.com

RSO OPENING NIGHT: The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presents its opening concert featuring Natasha Korsakova on violin; David Stewart Wiley, conductor. 8 p.m. Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre, Roanoke. 540.343.9127, rso.com

CIRCLING THE GLOBE: Lynchburg Amateur Radio Club transmits from Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Forest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 434.525.1806, poplarforest.org

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Virginia Dare while a ranger from the SML State Park discusses some of the wildlife at the lake. Noon-2 p.m.

540.297.7100, vadarecruises.com

ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN HOUSE: At Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Forest.

Tours at 11:15 a.m., 12:15, 1:15 and 2:15 p.m.

Archaeologists share their latest discoveries at the current archaeological site with a visit to the archaeology lab. 434.525.1806, poplarforest.org

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Gross’ Orchards, Bedford. 540.586-2436, grossorchards.com

HAWAIIAN CRUISE: Dress in your favorite Hawaiian attire and enjoy a two-hour cruise and a meal with Hawaiian flair. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Also Oct. 22.

540.297.7900, vadarecruises.com FALL CRAFT BAZAAR: 12th annual event at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the church. Handcrafted gifts, flower arrangements and much more for sale. 540.297.5530, resurrectioncatholic.org

AMY SPEACE CONCERT: At Bedford Central Library, Bedford.

Suggested donation, $10. 7:30 p.m.

540.586.8911, friendsofbedfordlibrary.org

PEAK FOILAGE OPEN HOUSE: Enjoy breathtaking views, sample apples, fresh cider, and fruit of the farm wines. Free.

Noon-5 p.m. Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford.

540.586.3707, peaksofotterwinery.com ART SHOW & DEMONSTRATION: Artist Diane Johnson will demonstrate and discuss her work with a new show of paintings at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. 1-3 p.m. 540.721.1596, thelittlegallerysml.com SUNSET SATURDAY: An evening of music, friends, family and wine. Pack a picnic, blankets and chairs and bring the family.

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Admission is $7 and includes a souvenir glass.

7-10 p.m. Hickory Hill Vineyards, Moneta.

540.296.1393, hickoryhillvineyards.com FALL FOLIAGE OPEN HOUSE: Celebrate Virginia Wine Month with a fall foliage adventure to Hickory Hill Vineyards, Moneta. Bring a picnic and enjoy it in the scenic area overlooking the vineyard. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30.

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COCKTAILS FOR A POINTE: Have fun while raising funds at a monthly benefit.

October’s proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society.

5-8 p.m. Benjamin’s at The Pointe, Mariners Landing. 540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com GHOSTS & MORE: Meet “characters” long and recently dead to hear tales of ghostly sightings, murder and intrigue. Ride a vintage tour bus through the streets of Rocky Mount with a guide. Tickets are $13 per person. Also Oct. 23. 540.483.1890, franklincountyvirginiahistoricalsoc.org

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SMAC ART SHOW RECEPTION AND AWARDS: Presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Public viewing Oct 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The show is free to the public. smithmountainartscouncil.com

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BLUE RIDGE FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL: From gospel to blues, with a world of string band and old-style bluegrass picking in between, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival in Ferrum highlights the authentic regional musicians who have played Southwest Virginia’s music nearly all of their lives.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens. Parking is free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 540.365.4416, blueridgeinstitute.org

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HOOTENANNY CONCERT: Fundraiser to benefit SML Good Neighbors reading

camps. Sing along to songs of the 60s led by SML’s “New Crusty Minstrels.” Wear 60s duds and bring your own snacks. No alcohol. Tickets are $10 at The General Store or the SML Visitor Center. 540.297.1199 or 540.297.7262.

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14TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF: Chili gourmets and not-quitegourmets will once again gather at Sedalia Center to do battle with their best chili recipes. Join the fun as companies, organizations, and individuals compete for trophies and bragging rights to the title of Best Chili. Noon-6 p.m. Sedalia Center, Big Island. 434.299.5080, sedaliacenter.org GOBLINS AND GOODIES: Come to the Discovery Center for treats, stories and a costume contest. 2-4 p.m. Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston. 540.297.5998, dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi. shtml HALLOWEEN PARTY: Food, dancing and a costume contest. 8-11 p.m.

Benjamin’s at The Pointe, Mariners Landing. No cover charge. Dinner served 5-9 p.m.

540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com TRUNK OR TREAT: A Halloween event for children. Neighborhood groups and families sponsor and decorate a car. Candy is distributed to participating children. Free. 6-8 p.m.

Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta.

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HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS EXTRAVANGANZA: Area artisans, crafters, authors, and musical artists offer their wares for the perfect holiday shopping experience.

Sponsored by the GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club. Portion of the proceeds from admission will benefit the local organizations. Also Nov. 7. Bedford Elementary School. 540.586.4712

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VETERANS DAY CEREMONY: Take time to honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during this special event. The program will include special music, guest speakers, and recognition of all veterans. Free admission from 10 a.m. until noon. The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford.

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SML FALL CHILI AND CRAFT FESTIVAL: 8th annual event includes a full day of music, crafts and a competitive chili cook-off.

Trophies will be awarded for “Best Chili,” “Peo ple’s Choice” and “Showmansh Admission is $5. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ip.” at Bridgewater Plaza. For craft vendor applications or more information , contact the SML Regional Chambe Commerce. 540.721.1203, 803.676.

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VIRGINIA DARE FLOTILLA FOR TOYS: The lake’s annual boat parade moves to Thanksgiving weekend this year. The event is an evening parade with boats, including the Virginia Dare, decked out for the holiday season. Starts at 7 p.m. at Virginia Dare Marina. A toy drive will take place in conjunction with the event with all donated gifts distributed to local children in need by Lake Christian Ministries. 540.297.7100, vadarecruises.com

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Smith Mountain Lake offers a wide variety of ways to get involved in the community and meet others who share common interests. Following is a listing of reader-submitted clubs and organizations. Unless otherwise noted, area codes are (540).

To list your organization, make changes to an existing listing or submit a photo, email editor@smithmountainlaker.com.

Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association Norma Shapiro, 721-3303 Loraine Beers, 297-4677 Meets the third Friday of each month from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Moneta Community Center. Group lesson, social dancing and refreshments.

Bald Knob Artists Philip Sheridan, 721-4106 Area artists of all skill levels meet the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Franklin County Public Library in Rocky Mount.

Meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Franklin County High School. Concerts performed in December and May. No auditions required.

Franklin County Master Gardeners Nelda Purcell, 576-9931 Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Franklin County Library in Rocky Mount. Presentations on gardening related subjects, master gardener training, field trips and ongoing volunteer projects.

Bedford Area Chamber Of Commerce 586-9401, bedfordareachamber.com Booker T. Washington National Monument Tim Sims, 721-2094 Volunteers needed for trail maintenance, gardening, animal care and visitors’ center.

Crusty Wakeboarders Bo King, 721-3656 Wakeboarding enthusiasts over the age of 50 who meet to ride and socialize each Monday (weather permitting) at 6 p.m. All experience levels welcome.

Embroiderers’ Guild of America Avis Withers, 721-4261 Meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Westlake Library.Classes in embroidery, canvas work and beeding. anniesneedlearts@yahoo.com Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 483-9542, franklincounty.org Franklin County Community Chorus Bill Clutz, 576-3379 100

Lakeside Singers Ned Coryell, 525-3884 Conduct concerts the first Friday and Saturday in June each year. Practice is the prior 12 weeks on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m.

Life for One Gail Meltzer, 721-1448 or Marian Cunningham, 721-9375 Group for widows/widowers or singles in the lake area. Meets the third Monday of each month at 11 a.m., Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Blackwater Yacht Racing Association Loretta Manning, 576-1653, byrasailing.org

Business Network International Two chapters in the SML area, each with one representative from a variety of professions.

Formed to educate members on each others’ businesses in hopes of obtaining referrals. Both meet at The Westlake Golf & Country Club.

BNI Chapter 1 meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. BNI Chapter 2 meets Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.

Lake Square Dancers Marilyn Doble, 721-5701 Bob TenBrook, 576-2116 A fun way to get a little exercise, stimulate the brain and meet new people. Square dancing every Tuesday 7-9 p.m. at the Moneta Community Building. New classes beginning each fall. Emanuel Spickard, caller.

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Jim Morrison, 721-1991 month at 10 Meets the second Friday of eachand the fourth ary Libr SML eta/ a.m. at the Mon ary. e Friday at 10 a.m. at the Westlak Libr Friends of Franklin County Library Kay McNulty, 721-5278; 483-3098, ext. 3 Includes Westlake Library. Volunteers needed.

Friends of SML State Park 297-6066 Meets the third Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the State Park Visitor Center.

Huddleston Volunteer Rescue Squad 297-6122; Volunteers needed.

Moneta Arts, Education and Community Center Foundation Don Fink, 721-2904 Working to create Center at the Lake, an arts, education and community center.

Volunteers needed.

Moneta Garden Club Barbara Babiak, 721-3047 Meets the third Monday of each month (Sept.-June) at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

Moneta Lions Club Del Bailey, 297-3519 Meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Morrow Hall at Resurrection Catholic Church.

Moneta Ruritans Meets the second Monday of each month at the Moneta Fire Station.

Lake Glass Group Nancy Luce, 721-6109 Meets the second Thursday each month. All skill levels (stained glass, etched, etc.).

Moneta Scrapbooking Club Kitty Overstreet, 874-2051 kittyoverstreet@hotmail.com Meets Mondays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Moneta Baptist Church.

Lake Quilters Guild Linda Quinn, cmsquilter@gmail.com Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Moneta Volunteer Fire Dept.

Pete Lewis, 297-7281 Volunteers needed. No experience necessary.

Meets the third Monday of each month.

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Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Terry Saul, 297-7957 Meets the second Tuesday of each month during the school year at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta.

Smith Mountain American Association of University Women Sandy Houck, 721-7476 Meets Saturdays four times a year in September, November, March and May.

Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake Steve Strickland, 719-1411, skistrick@aol.com, smlrotary.com Holds semi-monthly breakfast meetings the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:15 a.m., The Westlake Golf & Country Club.

Visitors and prospective members welcome.

Smith Mountain Arts Council Smith Mountain Arts Council Mike Dittrich, 721-0168 Board of Directors meets the third Friday of each month at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Focus is on expansion of arts at the lake.

Saunders Auxiliary Fire Belles Sandy Cranston, 297-7052 Meet the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. for crafts followed by a business meeting at 1 p.m. at the fire company building.

Saunders Fire Co. Vernon Goode, 297-7420; Volunteers needed.

Scruggs Dive Team Connie Quesenberry, 420-2606 Will train divers for public safety. Meets the third Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. at Scruggs Fire Co. Building.

Scruggs Rescue Co. Jim Spitz, 721-6141; Volunteers needed.

Scruggs Volunteer Fire Co. Joan Crawford, 721-2153; Volunteers needed.

Area (NOLA) Nurses Of the7LakMice key Koch, 297-0975

Smith Mountain Striper Club Sherman Sammons, 719-0860 Fishing, fun and fellowship. Meets the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Moneta Community Center.

Dot Singer, 721-708 l a year for Active and inactive nurses meet twil cepresentation ona a social gathering and educati dates vary but on health-related topics. Meetingdate members are notified once a is set.

SML After 5 Christian and Professional Women’s Club Lorrie Witcher, 540-263-1593 Non-denominational group that meets the second Tuesday of every at The Waterfront Country Club. Call or e-mail cwcsml@gmail. com for information or to make a reservation.

SML Association Larry Iceman, 719-0690 Board of Directors meets the second Monday of each month at Lake Association Office.

Concerns include water quality and safety.

SML Antique & Classic Boat Club George Blosser, 297-9202 Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Moneta/SML Library.

SML Aviation Club John, 721-3912 or Lorraine, 297-6422 Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Moneta Community Center.

Open to people interested in any phase of aviation or piloting. Visitors welcome.

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Clubs & Organizations | LISTING SML Boating Association smlba.com, smlba1@aol.com Meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist.

SML Buffet Fan Club phbr.org; Parrot Heads of the Blue Ridge meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at various restaurants.

SML Charity Home Tour 297-8687, smlcharityhometour.com Volunteers needed for annual event that raises funds for local charities.

at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Special interest groups meet monthly at varying dates and locations.

SML Power Boating Association Lori Dillon, 556-9228, smlpba.com Meets the third Saturday of each month in the summer. Check Web site for details.

SML Regional Chamber of Commerce 721-1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com Volunteers needed.

Virginia Master Naturalist Program 365-4613, brfal.org virginiamasternaturalist.com A state-wide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas.

SML Community Bible Study 721-9338, smithmountainlakecbs.org.

Meets each Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Halesford Baptist Church.

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SML Democrats Pat Carr, 297-6503 Meets the fourth Monday of each month at The Westlake Golf & Country Club. Every third month, the group meets at 7 p.m. at the Moneta/SML Library. smldems.org

721-9622 - Located at , tennis with gym, walking track, aerobicsmor e. and rts courts, racquetball cou

SML Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Aerie meets first and third Mondays at 7 p.m. Eagles building, Diamond Hill Road, Moneta.

SML Republican Women’s Club Lois Ivin, 576-4133 Meets the first Tuesday of each month at The Westlake Golf & Country Club at 10:30 a.m. Optional lunch follows at noon.

SML Garden Club Linda Threlkel, 576-3176 Mets the second Tuesday of each month (September through May) at 1 p.m. at Penhook United Methodist Church.

SML Sail and Power Squadron Sam Reid, 977-4321 Conducts safe boating classes and vessel inspection checks. Meets the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. for lunch (dutch treat) at The Westlake Golf & Country Club.

SML Lions Club 721-4783, 721-2797 Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Waterfront Country Club (except in November and December when the group meets the first and third Thursdays). No meetings in July or August.

SML Marine Fire Co. 721-5585; Volunteers needed.

SML Moose Lodge Clay Mitchell, 297-6591 Meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the SML Lodge.

SML Newcomers Club Gloria Sobey, 721-9599 Meets the second Monday of each month 102

Spring Lake Outdoor Club David Merritt, 598-9907 Members meet to fish, hunt and participate in 3-D and 4-D archery. Located at Spring Lake Farm, one-half mile from Staunton River High School. Archery open houses Sundays noon-6 p.m. Call for additional details.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla a0540801.uscgaux.info; 721-5571 Mission is to contribute to the safety and security of citizens, ports and waterways.

SML Christian Women’s Club Pam Weddle, 721-0215 Non-denominational group meets the second Thursday of each month at The Waterfront Country Club. Call for reservations by the Friday before the meeting or email cwcsml@gmail.com.

SML Harmeneers Barbershop Chorus Walt Barnes, 721-7465 Meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta.

SML Women’s Club 483-8050 Meets the third Tuesday of each month September through May at 10:30 a.m. at The Westlake Golf & Country Club.

SML She-Doos DeeDee Bondurant, 721-9563 Meets Thursday mornings for jet-skiing in the warm months and lunch during the cooler months.

SML Square Dance Club Bob Tenbrook, 576-2116 Meets Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Moneta Community Center. Beginner classes start every fall.

SML Sunseekers Kenny Davis, 297-0923 Meets the second Thursday of the month to discuss past travel experiences and plan future trips at group rates. Call or email smlsunseekers@aol.com for locations.

SML Water Ski Club Tom Tanner, 721-3582 For an event schedule or information on joining, visit smlwaterski.org.

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VISA Yacht Club Tom Lamons, 774-7726, visayc.org A non-profit, recreational sailing club with approximately 125 members.

Wellness Seekers Mariam Ferguson, 721-4780 Support group for survivors of lifethreatening illness such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta.

YMCA - Bedford 586-3483 Full-service YMCA with pools, gym, exercise classes and more.

YMCA - Moneta Area Family 296-1059 Satellite of Bedford County YMCA. 1039 Mayberry Crossing, Moneta.

YMCA - Franklin County 489-9622; Full-service YMCA with pools, gym, indoor track, exercise rooms, outdoor trail, cardiac rehab program and more. 235 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount Young Professionals of SML Tommy Lusk, 354-2109, ypsml.com Networking organization for young professionals in the greater SML region dedicated to enriching and impacting the lake community as well as each of the lives of our member. Meetings: Sept. 2 at Mango’s Bar & Grill, Sept. 21 at Anchors Family Restaurant, Oct. 5 at The Blackwater Cafe and Oct. 19 at Moneta BBQ. To list your organization, make changes to an existing listing or submit a photo, e-mail editor@smithmountainlaker.com.

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