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Contents March/April 2019

departments 11 Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note 15 Love The Lake 16 Travels 78 Calendar 85 Just For Fun 86 Out & About 93 Dock Tale Hour Charlie Walker and his wife, Lib, take flight over western Maryland.

PROFILES

High-Flying Pilot Tales Many aviators from military and civilian backgrounds call Smith Mountain Lake home. We caught up with a few of them on the ground to hear their most memorable moments from up in the air. 38

HOME & GARDEN

Local Business Listings From landscaping and lighting, drywall to interior design, find a local business who can help make your dream a reality. 52

HOME & GARDEN

Seeds: An Inside Job Get a jump on spring planting by starting the season indoors. 22

Top Photo Courtesy of charlie walker; Left CATRIONA TUDOR ERLER

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Contents March/April 2019

TRAVEL

How To Travel Safely Abroad

Our Travels section (page 16) proves each month how much lakers love to see the world. So we asked a couple of our welltraveled neighbors for their top tips on staying safe while in a foreign country. 72

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ENTERTAINMENT

Lake Players Take The Stage Lakers with a love of theater delight in putting on shows around the area. 30

NE LAKE HOMES

A Shift in Style Jane and Roger Winters wanted a traditional home until they fell in love with a modern project in Wirtz. 44

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Editor’s Note March/April 2019

hich would you prefer — a fixer upper or a new construction? For many, the answer is simple: A new construction allows homeowners to start fresh, with a clean slate, to build from the ground up. For others, a fixer upper might be the way to go, especially if you find that perfect waterfront lot. In this issue, meet Jane and Roger Winters, a couple who opted for the latter. They discuss their yearlong renovation journey, including their advice on renovation do’s and don’ts. Plus, check out their home’s amazing transformation in our before and after photos. If you’re thinking about taking on a home or landscaping project, our home and garden listings starting on page 52 could help you get the jump-start you need. Looking to do some traveling this year? We asked several seasoned travelers to share their tips and tricks with you. Check out their advice, as well as photos of some of the amazing places they’ve visited on page 72. And if you’ve gone on any special trips that you’d like to share, send them to us for publication in our Travels section. Finally, as we gear up for summer and publishing monthly from May to August, we need your help! We are looking for old photographs of scenes, buildings and people from areas around the lake, including Huddleston, Moneta, Hardy and Wirtz (Burnt Chimney). If you have any you’d like to share, email them to us at editor@smithmountainlaker.com.

After decades in more traditional houses (think red brick, white pillars) Jane and Roger Winters took a chance on a modern project home in Wirtz. Read all about it on page 44.

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1. LOUISIANa Dan Wright took the Laker with him as he traveled to see his nephew, Matt Wright, play for Southeastern Louisiana versus Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge last fall.

2. england & scotland Robin and Kristie Polk of Hardy, recently returned from a Celtic pilgrimage through Northern England and Scotland. The Polks are pictured here on the beautiful Isle of Iona — the centuries-old Abbey in the background. 3. france George and Karen Lupton took the Laker’s August 2018 issue with them on their trip to Sete, France in September. 4. peru Steve and Tara Declue traveled to Machu Picchu, Peru with family members. “An amazing trip to a fascinating place that is difficult to get to but well worth the effort,” according to Steve.

5. jamaica Barbara Conner, Dianne Hall, Janet Roberson and Linda Davis recently took a sister trip to Jamaica and took Laker’s August issue with them. In Jamaica, they stayed at the Four Winds Villa near Ocho Rios. 6. hungary Al and Lucille Bodnar enjoyed a week in Budapest, Hungary. They stopped for a photo at Hero’s square noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes. 7. russia John Crawford and Sheridan Brown took the Laker to Saint Petersburg, Russia where they stopped for a photo outside the Peterhof Palace fountains in Petergof.

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8. switzerland Kathy and John Hoffman visiting friends in Switzerland after a Viking cruise from Amsterdam to Basil Switzerland. The Schilthorn is a summit in Europe, in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. The Schilthorn lies above the village of MĂźrren, from where a cable car leads to its summit. 9. africA Sue and Dennis Sulka traveled to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe on safari. They saw lions, zebras, black rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, a leopard and these elephants with their babies. 10. italy Bill and Terry Picking took the Laker to the Leaning Tower of Pisa during a two-week vacation that included stops in Rome, Florence, Venice and Zurich, Switzerland. 11. WYOMING & MONTANA In September, Becky and Jim Tate of Moneta visited Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons and Jackson, Wyoming.

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12. italy Denis and Lynn Girard celebrated their 50th anniversary with family in Italy visiting Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast.

14. FLORIDA Scott and Leya Hawkes took the Laker with them to Amila Island, Florida.

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Imagine harvesting a kaleidoscope of carrots with evocative names such as ‘Atomic Red’, ‘Cosmic Purple’, ‘Lunar White’ and ‘Solar Yellow.’ Or heirloom tomatoes with histories dating back hundreds of years. How about growing the orange African eggplant ‘Turkish Orange’ that produces a round, green-striped fruit with a rich, non-bitter flavor? Or how about growing the heirloom eggplant ‘Thai Yellow Egg’? When ripe, it is a golden yellow orb the size of an egg. When you start plants from seed, you can grow an extraordinary range of plant varieties that aren’t available in nursery packs of started plants. It opens up the possibilities of a great exploration of the wonderful diversity of the plant kingdom. In addition to the availability of plants you don’t normally find in nurseries, you can save money. On average a packet of seeds costs the same as the small, four-packs of young plants at a nursery. With a little effort sowing and nurturing the seeds, for the price of the four plants, you can have dozens. Now is the time to get a head start on growing the annuals and perennials (fruits and vegetables, herbs and flowers) indoors from seed. Candidates for starting indoors are plants that take a long time to germinate and develop. In the edible realm, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, basil and strawberries are plants you should start early.

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Frost bites May 1

Time your plantings so they’re ready to move outside by the last frost. May 10 Average last frost day for Roanoke and Lynchburg.

May 20 Average last frost day for Smith Mountain Lake. May 31

Timing is key Timing is important when starting seeds indoors. Too soon, and the sprouted seeds will outgrow their pots and may become malnourished as their nutrient needs increase with size. Start too late, and your plants won’t be big enough to put outdoors once the weather is reliably warm. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all ideal date for starting seeds indoors. Quick germinating and growing plants will need a shorter lead time; slow germinators need longer. Check the seed packets for the typical days to germination for each variety of plant and the days to maturity. For example, snapdragons germinate in 8 to 14 days and mature in 80 to 100 days. To give them time to develop a root system and a healthy set of true leaves, they should be planted 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost. Eggplant requires a lead time of only 6 to 8 weeks. Bottom heat speeds germination. At Smith Mountain Lake, the average last frost date ranges from May 11 through 20, one of the later regions

in Virginia (Lynchburg’s and Roanoke’s last frosts range between May 1 and May 10).

Containing your seeds Tons of ink have been spilled describing the wide variety of containers that work for starting seeds. Yes, yogurt containers, paper towel rolls, plastic milk jugs and soda bottles all work. However, if you are sowing more than a few seeds, and you don’t fancy a cluttered combination of vessels, opt for the commercially made reusable plastic propagation trays with as few as four and as many as 128 planting cells. Alternatively, you can purchase biodegradable peat pot trays that will decompose when you bury them in the ground with the plants at soil level.

Growing medium You can buy bags of seed-starting mix from garden centers and home supply stores — even some grocery stores, but it is easy and less expensive to make your own. The ideal properties for a seed starting mix are a sterile blend of light, permeable materials that are low

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in nutrients. Julie Thompson-Adolf, author of the book “Starting & Saving Seeds,” recommends equal parts of vermiculite, peat moss, fine sphagnum moss or coco peat and perlite. The vermiculite absorbs water and fertilizer nutrients and releases them gradually, thus benefitting seedlings. Peat moss and sphagnum moss help promote good root development, but neither are readily renewable resources. Made out of coconut husks, coco peat is a good alternative to peat and sphagnum moss. The air-filled fibers provide both porosity and water-holding capability. Perlite, which is expanded volcanic ash, promotes good drainage.

Planting the seeds indoors Moisten the planting mix so it is damp throughout, rather like a wrung-out sponge. Follow the seed package instructions for the depth the seed needs. Some

fine sprinkle, is likely to disturb the barely seeds germinate when exposed to light; established seedlings. Instead, fill the tray others want a dark, cozy environment. under the pots or seed cells with water, The general recommendation is to plant and the pour off the excess after about two or three seeds in each cell and thin 12 hours. It is not good for seedlings to be to the strongest one once they have their standing in water for too long. first set of true leaves — or pot up Light is vital to the healthy all of them into larger receptacles. RIGHT growth of the young plants, and To maintain even moisture Seedlings are at this time of year when the while the seeds are germinating, protected from cold and get days are still short, a windowsill cover the containers with a clear ample light in isn’t adequate. Seedlings need 12 plastic bag, or if you are using to 16 hours of light per day. The commercial seed trays, with a an outdoor, clear plastic 4-foot-long shop lights are an plastic dome that fits on top. covered hoop inexpensive, easy way to provide house. Caring for sprouted seeds the needed illumination. Hang them with a chain from a frame Once the seeds have sprouted, placed over the plants. As the plants remove the humidity dome (or clear plasgrow, raise the level of the lights. Use fulltic bag) from the plants so they get adespectrum fluorescent light bulbs ranging quate air circulation. Otherwise, you risk from 4,000 K to 6,000 K. These bulbs are getting a fungus or mold that will destroy much less expensive than plant lights and your new crop. mimic natural daylight. To save yourself Keep the growing medium moist — the trouble of having to keep track of how never soggy — and do not allow them to many hours the lights over the plants have dry out. Watering from above, even with a

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been on, put them on a timer. These tender babies still need a warm environment, but like Goldilocks, they don’t want it too hot or too cold. It must be just right. The ideal temperature varies with plants, but generally between 65 degrees and 75 degrees works well. Placing seed cells on top of seedling mats, which are essentially waterproof electric blankets, is an easy way to keep the soil and roots warm.

Building strong plants When your seeds have sprouted and developed their first true leaves, it’s time to begin preparing them for the great outdoors. The seedlings are fragile so you don’t want to maim them through rough treatment, but they do benefit from a little toughening up. Strengthen the stems by gently brushing your hand over the plants several times a day so they sway slightly. Doing so teaches them to deal with wind when they get outside. Some experts recommend setting up a fan to blow on the plants, but that also dries out the growing medium, which isn’t good.

Potting up seedlings If you have planted more than one seed in each growing cell or if you started with small cells, the seedlings will need transplanting once they have one or two sets of true leaves. Fill your larger containers with moist potting medium and set them on a tray. Then gently lift each seedling from its cell with an old fork or chopstick and insert it into a hole you’ve made for it in the new container. If you have more than one plant in each seedling cell, gently tease the roots apart and plant each one. Firm the soil around the base of each plant and straighten any that may be listing to one side. Add more mix if necessary so the soil level is just below the first set of leaves. Place the plants on a tray under grow lights.

Hardening off seedlings Before you plant the seedlings in the garden, you are wise to go through a process called hardening off, which prepares the plants for the more rigorous environment outdoors. Begin by putting the plants outside in a protected spot for about an hour the first day. Gradually increase the time outdoors by an hour a day, moving the plants to more open, sunny areas as they grow stronger. If the weather is too cold one day, skip it. Be sure to keep the plants watered; they’ll dry out more quickly when they’re outside. Once your plants are acclimated to being outside, and the danger of frost has past, you can transplant them into their new garden home. Treat yourself to the immense satisfaction of nurturing a living thing from a dried seed to a flourishing plant by starting seeds indoors this spring.

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tarting & Saving Seeds: Grow the Perfect Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, and Flowers for Your Garden” by Julie Thompson-Adolf is a superb reference resource for growing seeds. This book is one of the most complete volumes covering the topics of sowing and collecting seeds. With its illustrated tutorials, it is valuable for both the beginning and seasoned gardener. It is user-friendly, appealing to the eye and rich with clearly explained, practical information for sowing seeds both indoors and outside. You’ll also learn how to save and store seeds, including tricky ones such as eggplant. Also included are creative projects such as how to make seed bombs (a fun activity to do with grandchildren), create homemade seed tapes from toilet paper and to sow seeds outside in homemade mini-greenhouses made of upcycled materials. Thompson-Adolf’s technique is an excellent way to cope with seeds that need a period of chill (stratification) before they will germinate. The plant section, which covers a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs, includes specific growing information for each. For seed sowing guidance, you can check the planting depth, the ideal seedstarting soil temperature, timing for sowing and light requirements for each listed plant, as well as details on collecting saving seeds for next year.

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Showtime! The Lake Players keep SML audiences laughing and singing along Story by ferne hale

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The arts are alive at Smith Mountain Lake

as retired residents, who are talented in numerous artistic fields, take time to pursue their cultural passions. Vocal and instrumental music, painting, photography, quilting, furniture-making, wood turning and jewelry-making are among favorite pastimes. And, thanks to the Lake Players, so is amateur theater. The lake’s thespian tradition began in 1995 as a playreading group proposed by Wally Lenahan and Don Nelson. They placed an article in a local newspaper asking if there were others who might be interested in joining to contact them. Although she was still living in New York at the time, Connie Canova saw the article and was overjoyed since she had planned to retire to the lake. She had performed in many musicals and plays and had wondered if there would any opportunities for drama.

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“I wrote them a letter, a snail-mail letter since this was pre-email,” Canova said. “We moved here in July, and our first meeting was in August. We read plays, unrehearsed, in people’s homes. Almost before we’d fully unpacked I found myself heading up the group.” It was a role that lasted on and off for about 10 years. Leslie Santapaul also led the group for two years. By then the Play Readers were part of Smith Mountain Arts Council, and Santapaul was a member of the SMAC board. “We soon learned that comedy was the way to go,” Santapaul recalled. “We tried a couple of dramas, but they were not so well-received. The fun-loving residents of SML wanted to laugh!” Canova had then teamed up with Nancy King, a former Lynchburg middle school teacher who, as the school’s drama coach, produced three plays and one

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big musical each year for eight years running. She also acted and directed plays at the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center. “After being in plays and musicals in high school, I really wanted to be an actress,” King said. “I even worked with Jean Stapleton when I was 15 at a playhouse summer program.” However, when King went to college, she chose to pursue an education degree and stay involved in theater whenever she could. Under the leadership and direction of Canova and King, the group grew sophisticated. Play readings moved to neighborhood centers, such as Beechwood Shores, that had room for an expanded audience. Before long, there were productions with sets, a stage crew, costumes, sound effects, fully rehearsed “blocking” to make the action on stage happen smoothly and cast members who had memorized their lines. “Committing a part to memory requires you to really get into your role,” King said. “Lots more work for everyone, but very rewarding for cast, crew and audience alike. Everyone agreed it made for some wonderfully entertaining evenings.” Phil Servidea recalled being a part of those play readings. “I did at least two plays where we read our parts and actually found those more difficult to perform because reading lines was a distraction from eye contact with other players,” he said. Servidea’s most recent memorized role was in “Over the River and Through the Woods,” where he played Frank, a wise grandfather with strong traditional values. “It was a very enjoyable experience, and I’ve expressed an interest in performing in more.” Audiences might also remember “Dixie Swim Club,” set around the reunion of five former college swim team girlfriends and staged at the conference center at Bernard’s Landing. By then the Lake Players, as they were called, had outgrown the center at Beechwood Shores and needed to schedule three performances to accommodate the audiences. These days, finding a suitable venue continues to be a challenge. Plays previously have been performed at Resurrection Catholic Church and at the W.E Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center.

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Performances from 2010 included “A Little Laughter and Night Music” in March and “A Broadway Musical Revue” in August. LEFT

In 2009, the group performed “Millie, The Beautiful Working Girl” and music from Broadway.

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John Maresca recalled co-directing two performances of “Weekend Comedy” at the 4-H center with Sandy Sampson. “Before directing, I had served as a stagehand and, later, in lead roles as a French chef, a not-so-reverent priest and a scoundrel golfer,” Maresca said. “It was a lot of fun, very rewarding and exciting. The adrenaline flows; you get a real connection with others involved in the play and also with the audience. The SMAC plays are a great outlet for anyone who’s ever thought being in a play would be fun.” The Lake Players also have spawned several musical productions, including “A Tribute to Broadway” and a Cole Porter revue, both directed by Nancy King, as well as “A Salute to Irving Berlin,” directed by Elda Nichols. Anne Motley is currently in charge of the Lake Players, with the directing coordinated by a committee. Typically the group schedules three performances a year, including play readings, musical revues and memorized plays.

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Where to see a show The following performances have been scheduled for the year: • “Music Through the Decades,” a mix of Broadway show tunes, big band songs and country music, will be performed March 29 under the direction of Nancy King at Resurrection Catholic Church. • The Lake Players will team up with the Lakeside Singers to present “That’s Entertainment,” a musical show interspersed with skits on June 7 and 8 at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. • Two short play readings, “Claudine,” by published author Linda K. Simmons and “The Last Stand,” directed by Sandy Sampson will be Sept. 19 and 20 in a storefront at Downtown Moneta. Over the years, the Lake Players have performed numerous lighthearted comedies and musicals at venues around Smith Mountain Lake that can accommodate sell-out crowds.

For more information about upcoming performances or how to join the Lake Players, visit SMAC’s website at www. smithmountainartscouncil.com.

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MANY AVIATORS, MILITARY AND CIVILIAN, CALL THE LAKE HOME. WE CAUGHT UP WITH A FEW TO HEAR THEIR HIGH-FLYING STORIES.

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TOM ROBBINS

Pacific Island Mission Led To A Chance Encounter the U.S. Navy’s multiengine propeller aircraft training in September 1968 and was assigned to Naval Air Station Agana, Guam, in the Mariana Island chain. There he flew the HU-16D Albatross seaplane and a four-engine transport, the Super Constellation. The Albatross was a true amphibian, able to operate on runways, as well as from the water, and despite being ideal for search and rescue missions in the Pacific islands, was phased out of naval operations by 1973. But his most memorable flight was as aircraft commander in that twin-engine relic. “The mission was to Yap Island, delivering 3,000 pounds of priority medicine and supplies to a church mission complex. Yap is located 530 miles southwest of Guam, which is about four hours in an Albatross. During World War II, Yap was one of the Japanese strongholds not consid-

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Pilot And His Bride Fly Off Into The Sunset charlie walker adores airplanes and flying. He's logged more than 1,300 hours in the cockpits of private planes. He also loves taking aerial photos and has been active in the SML Pilots Club for 23 years. His favorite flying memory, he recalled, goes back to the day he married Lib, his late wife of 49 years. “I began my flying lessons in Prince George’s County, Maryland, back in 1966. My instructor soon gave me carte blanche to ‘cross-country’ solo anywhere I wanted. It was, after all, my airplane. I had purchased a nearly-new Cessna 172 in anticipation of getting my pilot's license and each hour aloft helped prepare me for my final flight test with the FAA pilot examiner. “Well, a very important event was approaching: getting married. I desperately wanted to fly my soon-to-be bride off in our plane for the honeymoon trip. But that required successful completion of the FAA check ride. So I confidently scheduled my exam flight for the morning of our wedding day. I soloed to Easton, Maryland, met the examiner and passed the check flight. 'Get yourself to the church on time,' he said as we finished. I did. “And I thought all was perfect until the best man asked for the ring. Oops! With the distraction of the flight test, I had left the ring in my car, which was hidden in my office's garage. My mother loaned us her wedding ring, which until then had never left her finger, for the ceremony. “But I had my pilot's license and a new wife, and off we flew to a wonderful honeymoon in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, and a life that included lots of flying together.”

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ered strategically important and had not been destroyed in the Island Hopping campaign. Still, I was stunned by what I observed upon arrival at the Yap airport. There was a Japanese Zero that had been shot down in a dogfight over Yap, standing nearly vertical where it had crashed nose-first. The oxidized red meatball markings on the aircraft gave it a surreal look. Bomb craters pock-marked the entire area. All of the parked Zeros showed significant damage that had knocked them out of the war. There were countless pieces of aircraft engine cylinders, propellers and air frames spread throughout the battle scene, where they remained undisturbed as if time had stopped in April, 1944. “We were met by a grateful, heavily accented missionary, and while the cargo was being offloaded and the aircraft refueled, he drove my co-pilot and me on a brief tour,” Robbins said. “Along the way, he asked detailed questions about the performance of our seaplane, and I thought it unusual that a missionary would be so interested in our aircraft. We later learned he had been a former German Luftwaffe ace, flying the vaunted Focke Wulf 190. Learning what he could about American aircraft was in his training — and still second nature.”

LARRY SULTZE

‘This Is Your Captain, Darth Vader ...’ after graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and logged nine years piloting USCG command transport and drug interdiction jets. He’s about to retire from his civilian career — nearly 33 years with Delta Air Lines, including 14 years as captain of trips to Europe, the Far East and South America in the latest long-haul aircraft. Sultze recalled an experience, which, like Walker’s, involved his own wife, Kathy. “As a newly-minted Delta captain on 737s, my flight from Eastern Lehigh Valley International to Atlanta experienced several minor maintenance issues before takeoff. Then, on the connecting flight from Atlanta to Houston, a warning horn indicated a pressurization problem as the plane reached 10,000 feet. The cockpit crew donned oxygen masks, contacted air traffic control and reported the intent to level off below the altitude that would trigger cabin oxygen masks

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to deploy. “As I made the return-to-Atlanta announcement to the cabin through my oxygen mask, I thought to myself, ‘Boy, I sound an awful lot like Darth Vader.’” A week later, Kathy had hitched a ride on the Atlanta to Washington, D.C., trip that Sultze was piloting and found herself sitting next to a passenger who shared his experience of a flight the previous week. Kathy recalled the man telling her: “I knew we were OK because although the captain sounded like Darth Vader, he kind of laughed as he talked to us.” Sultze also shared a more harrowing flight memory. “It was Oct. 14, 2001, just a month after 9/11. An Orthodox Jewish passenger decided to conduct a prayer ritual in the aisle that scared the daylights out of our flight attendants and most of the passengers. We did an emergency descent into Charlotte with F-16s trailing our wingtips.”

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STEVE HOLSKEY

Flew With First Women Pilots In The Air Force 24 years in the Air Force, much of it as a flight instructor in jet trainers. Following his military career, he spent 20 years as a Junior ROTC instructor at Maryland’s Oxon Hill High School, where he instituted a flight training program that partnered with Tuskegee Airmen for in-cockpit instruction. Many of his students earned pilot’s credentials and went on to military flying and careers in aerospace. Holskey is especially proud of being the instructor that flew with the first 10 female Air Force student pilots. All went on to flying careers in the military, and one is now chief pilot for Highways LLC Corporate Jets and has a daughter who holds a commercial pilot’s license. “As class commander, I did in-flight evaluations for each phase of their flight training,” Holskey said. “The ladies showed exceptional hand-eye coordination and were outstanding in academics. They learned those airplanes inside and out.” Later, Holskey trained pilots to fly more advanced A7 and A10 jets. “Both of those were single seaters, so the instructor flew ‘close chase’ in another aircraft, just behind and below the students. I had to mirror their movements while talking them through complex maneuvers, all the time writing critiques of their performance on a knee board. Some of those flights went 4½ hours and involved in-air refueling and some very nasty weather,” Holskey said.

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DON RIGGS

Near-Misses Color Pilot’s Service In Vietnam War 32 years with the U.S. Navy. His home airstrips included nine aircraft carriers on which he made 965 landings, almost a third of those at night. “The last one was every bit as challenging as the first,” he said. “It never gets easy.” Despite all those post-mission returns and a stint as commanding officer of a combat F4 fighter squadron from 1973-74, his most rewarding Navy assignment was as wing commander of an 800-student pilot training squadron in Corpus Christi, Texas. “Things needed fixing when I got there, and we ended up meeting all our goals for delivering trained pilots to active multi-engine, jet fighter and helicopter units. That makes me very proud.” Riggs’ most memorable flight was a 1972 bombing run over North Vietnam, just one of his 97 combat missions. “The enemy guns were quiet that night, so we got the OK for three consecutive drop passes,” he said. “On my third, I rolled out after the bomb release and then, feeling my oats, I suddenly leveled off and lit my afterburner. Just then, the sky on my left lit up along my expected line of travel. An anti-aircraft gunner had been waiting for me to follow the typical path and shot where I should have gone. It was a narrow miss.” Riggs recounted another close call: “In May 1973, at 23,000 feet, my horizontal stabilizer malfunctioned and sent the plane pitching toward the ocean. At 10,000 feet, my radar intercept officer punched the eject button, and we both parachuted into the drink. Fortunately, we were rescued 20 minutes later.” Regarding carrier flying today, Riggs said, “A catapult shot takes those pilots from 0 to 180 MPH in 2.6 seconds, and it’s just as hard to get back aboard at night and in bad weather as it was in my day. The last 100 feet are man driving machine. These pilots are something special.”

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kitchen Roger and Jane Winters updated their kitchen with new quartz countertops, hardware, a tile backsplash, a new sink and pendant lights. Two sliding barn doors replaced wooden ones, one concealing the new, convenient laundry room.

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very home we had ever lived in was very traditional: red brick, two stories with white pillars out front,” Jane Winters recalled. “When we began shopping for a home at the lake, one of the first ones we saw was decidedly nontraditional. We dismissed it easily. After all, we had a house full of antiques that wouldn’t look right in an open-concept contemporary.” Therefore, Jane and husband Roger looked at more houses. A lot of them. They soon discovered that traditional-design houses had small, walled-off rooms that didn’t showcase lake views or suggest the casual, vacation-like lifestyle they were seeking. The Winters family were avid boaters. They had rented summer homes at Smith Mountain Lake for about 20 years and knew they wanted deep water and a quiet, light-traffic waterfront away from the main channel and well suited to water skiing and wakeboarding. “We saw one house that was great but

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great room The biggest change in the great room was the removal of a dated carpet and tile combo in favor of hardwood flooring. New ceiling fans also have an updated look.

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the water at the end of the dock was only 4 feet deep — at full pond,” Roger said. “We planned to ski and wakeboard and swim off our dock. Four feet of water wasn’t going to cut it.” The couple had built two of their previous houses, but for this, they didn’t have the luxury of time. Roger was starting a new job in Roanoke; Jane would be consulting full time, and they had taken a three-month sublet at Bernard’s Landing. Soon they would need a permanent place to live. But after seeing and dismissing many more houses, they were drawn to a home in Wirtz. “It was painted blue, and its front pillars were the size of toothpicks,” Jane recalled. But it had potential — and solid bones. Roger added, “We became attracted to the good aspects of the house: the openness of the great room, the large windows with every room looking out on the lake, a generous garage, a gently-sloping lot with deep water at the dock.” Perhaps a remod-

Roger and Jane Winters transformed their “modern mess” into a stylish mix of classic and contemporary.

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el could make it appealing. They signed a contract to buy the home in May 2016. Now knowing they would be relocating to 2,900 square feet of contemporary space, they had a five-hour auction at their Ripley, West Virginia, home and sold 85 percent of their belongings, including their dining room set, china cabinets, numerous antique furniture pieces and a baby grand piano. Through their realtor, Mike DeGiorgi, the couple met Chip Conway, an architect and contractor who did the major remodeling on what he dubbed their “California contemporary.” Though Roger’s helping time was limited to nights and weekends because of his job, Conway let him tackle finishing projects such as hanging all the doors, installing and painting trim and tiling backsplashes in the kitchen and bar. Conway and his crew needed about six months for the heavy work — from January through May — and Roger’s finishing continued after the work crew had left. On the main level, the biggest change was replacing the carpet and tile floor-

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Before the renovation, visitors could look in the bathroom door when entering the front door, so the bathroom door was moved, a walk-in closet was added and the master bath, a complete gut job, was re-done to feature a large shower in place of the former Jacuzzi tub.

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This quintessential lake front estate offers a magnificent home on two signature landscaped lots in prestigious Waverly Place. From the entrance foyer view breath taking water and mountains views. Architectural designs include open floor plan (living room, dining and kitchen) with high ceilings and extensive crown molding. The main level master suite hosts a private sun room, along with a Jacuzzi tub and separate tiled shower. Enjoy panoramic views of sunrises/ sunsets of the lake and pool from the great room off of the formal dining room. A main level laundry completes the first floor living space. The upper level boasts two private bedrooms connected by an open Jody Lyons 540-537-4932 railed balcony.The lower level has a game room, theater room, kitchenette another private bedroom suite and a complete exercise room.

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lower level Except for a small bathroom, the lower level was unfinished. The Winterses’ architect, Chip Conway, designed and executed a nicely finished family room with a bar/kitchenette, updated the bathroom with a new vanity and created an office for Jane that can serve as a third guest room, courtesy of a queen-sized Murphy bed (in the tall cabinet).

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ing with hardwood. The kitchen got new quartz countertops, hardware, a tile backsplash, a new sink and pendant lights. Two sliding barn doors replaced wooden ones, one concealing the new, convenient laundry room. In the master bedroom, a wall was knocked out to reconfigure the bathroom. Formerly, one could look in the bathroom door when entering the front door, so the bathroom door was moved, a walk-in closet was added and the master bath, a complete gut job, was re-done to feature a large shower in place of the former Jacuzzi tub. “It was pink and surrounded by floorto-ceiling mirrors,” Jane said. “When Chip first saw it, he joked, ‘You saw that pink monstrosity and you still bought this place?’” Except for a small bathroom, the lower level was unfinished and had been used by the previous owners for storing miscellaneous items and a personal watercraft during the off-season. Walls, the ceiling and floors were needed throughout this area, and this is where Conway did his wizardry. He designed and executed a nicely finished family room with a bar/ kitchenette, updated the bathroom with a new vanity and created an office for Jane that can serve as a third guest room, courtesy of a queen-sized Murphy bed. On all the lower level floors, Roger and Jane opted for luxury vinyl tile, which looks like wood but is totally resistant to scratches and water. The couple found a talented woodworker who fashioned their new dining table, bar cabinets and wooden bar top that Conway had designed. This same craftsman made a table and shelves for Jane’s office out of 50-year-old African mahogany that Jane’s family had obtained from Ghana while living there during her childhood. Roger and Jane’s home renovation spanned about a year. The project began by painting areas that wouldn’t be renovated followed by six months of Conway’s work — supplemented by Roger’s finishing work — and followed by more painting, including the couple doing all the lower level painting themselves. “Chip and his crew were absolutely

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exterior The Winterses ditched the previous blue color for a gray that better blends in with the home’s wooded surroundings. They reworked the pillars and added stone work.

great to work with,” Roger said. “By letting us do the things we could do, money was saved or redirected to other parts of the job.” With a successful and minimally stressful remodel fresh in mind, the couple offered their advice to anyone considering such an undertaking: • Be patient with the mess and the process. • Be prepared to blow your budget by 20 percent or more. You either add on or find flaws that must be fixed along the way. • Realize what you are capable of doing yourself and what makes sense to pay someone experienced to do. Don’t get in

over your head. • Plan to spend time shopping. If you know what you want going in, it will help reduce shopping time. • Establish good lines of communication with the contractors. Decide who will be the decision maker in major areas such as structure, decorating, fixtures, among others, and let the contractors know in advance. Jane and Roger are happy with their new nontraditional home. “The house is bright and airy and showcases our views and wonderfully accessible waterfront,” Jane said. “Our family and friends have discovered how great it is to visit, and that’s just what we wanted.”

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Name, Address, Website or email address

Phone Year Est.

# of emp. Business Specialties

Architectural Design Services

American National Bank 12930 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy 25 Southlake Drive, Union Hall 400 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount amnb.com

540-721-1600: Hardy 540-576-1218: Union Hall 540-489-3400: Rocky Mount 1909

Virginia Mountain Mortage (A division of Bank of Botetourt) 51 FirstWatch Drive, Moneta bankofbotetourt.com

540-591-5087 1899

BB&T Westlake 37 Village Springs Drive, Hardy bbt.com

540-721-3311 1872

Mortgage loans, business loans, home equity loans, construction loans, purchases, refinances

Carter Bank & Trust 135 Scruggs Road, Moneta carterbankandtrust.com

540-721-5200

Mortgage loans, full banking services, free checking, savings accounts

Small business, construction, conforming mortgages

Architects at Work Inc. 286 Brooks Point Lane, Union Hall architectsatwork.net

540-576-1110 1982

Architectural consultation and design for clients considering changing their home or building new.

CIRCLE Design Studio Roanoke: 2840 Electric Road SW, Suite 100 Richmond: PO Box 9032 circledesignstudio.com

540-245-0269 (Roanoke) 804-255-9355 (Richmond) 2005

Licensed architect, certified interior designers, class A contractor, remodels, renovations, new construction, specializing in modern design

Conway Design Build Inc. 6832 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz conwaydesignbuild.com

540-721-1210 1986

CS Custom Structures Inc. 1934 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg customstructuresinc.com

434-832-0040 2003

Architecture, construction, design and build, general contractors

Farm Credit of the Virginias 670 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount farmcreditofvirginias.com

540-483-4572 1916

Mortgage services, lending

Design & Drafting Solutions P.O. Box 476, Rocky Mount designdraftingsolutions.com

540-420-4108 2006

Architectural designer of homes, additions, remodeling, renovations and garages; consulting and project management

First Bank & Trust Company 740 Old Franklin Tpke., #4, Rocky Mount firstbank.com

540-744-0269 1980

Mortgage services, lending

Erler Design 109 Bay Terrace, Huddleston erlerdesign.com

434-953-6747 2007

Design of craftsman-style homes, plans, services, full design of new homes, renovations

HomeTown Bank 13400 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta hometownbankva.com

540-719-2265 2005

Mortgage services, commercial and consumer lending, retail banking

Member One Federal Credit Union 12975 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy memberonefcu.com

800-666-8811

Mortgage, home equity; refinancing, auto loan, credit card, checking

Movement Mortgage 16440 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta movement.com

540-400-2800

Mortgage services

SunTrust Bank 13264 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy suntrust.com

540-912-6003 Bank 540-912-6019 Mortgage division

Home equity, new construction, lot loans, boat and marine loans, first mortgages

Union Bank & Trust 14739 Moneta Road, Moneta bankatunion.com

540-297-1233 1905

Lots/consumer lending, in-house mortgages, secondary mortgages

ValleyStar Credit Union 1080 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount valleystar.org

800-475-6328 1953

Custom home design and construction, renovations and additions, architecture

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Mortgage loans, construction loans, financial services

Acquisition Title & Settlement Agency 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #103, Hardy acquisitiontitle.net

540-721-8600 1993

Anchor Title SML LLC 130 Scruggs Road, Suite 202, Moneta anchortitlesml.com

540-597-7998

Real estate settlements on both residential and commercial purchases, refinances, 1031 exchanges and more

Gentry Locke 10 Franklin Road SE, Suite 900, Roanoke gentrylocke.com

866-983-0866 1924

Representing buyers, sellers, developers, investors, landlords and tenants

Gilbert, Bird, Sharpes & Robinson 13595 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta gilbertbird.com

540-721-5110 1997

Real estate, family law, estate planning, personal injury; offices in Roanoke and Lynchburg

Lindsey A. Coley, Attorney at Law, PLLC 16440 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 304B, Bridgewater Plaza, Moneta coleylaw.legal

540-407-9858 2007

A small law firm with a passion for people, specializing in estate planning, probate, guardianship, conservatorships, employment law, business law and longterm care planning. Also available to meet at our Roanoke office by appointment

Arant Enterprises 631 Greenhouse Road, Glade Hill arantenterprises.com

540-483-9130

Rhodes, Ferguson & Stone, Attorneys 305 S. Main St., Rocky Mount rfsattys.com

540-352-4824

Areas of practice include real property law, business law, estate planning, administration and probate

Baldwin Technologies 1066 Joffrey Drive, Huddleston baldwintllc@aol.com

540-537-2205, 540-537-2191

Remodeling and additions, electrical and plumbing, small jobs accepted

The Stanley Law Firm 13508 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta shg-law.com

540-721-6028

Representing commercial developers, financial institutions, property owners, buyers, sellers, investors, landlords and tenants in all aspects of real estate transactions

BDC P.O. Box 478, Moneta bdcsite.info bdctommy@gmail.com

813-613-1547

Custom homes, remodeling, custom docks, commercial projects

Virginia First Title & Settlement Group 13595 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 100, Moneta

540-565-0205

Full service title agency that offers competitive rates, after-hours closing and multiple locations.

Brockworks Inc. P.O. Box 873, Hardy brockworksinc.com

540-721-4346 1994

Custom-built homes with unique features, 3-D design services, custom home design, remodeling

540-721-3988 1922

540-420-8657 1980

Vogel & Cromwell LLC 13245 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy vogelandcromwell.com

Charles Lynch Construction and Consulting 200 Donald Ave., Rocky Mount askadamlynch.com

Custom residential homes, design consulting, floor plan development, home improvement planning and home valuations

Consolidated Construction Services P.O. Box 21292, Roanoke ccsroa.com

540-725-3900 1999

Conway Design-Build Inc. 6832 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz conwaydesignbuild.com

540-721-1210 1986

Real estate closings, new construction loan closings, coordinate 1031 tax deferred exchange, title insurance, witness closings

Residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, contract law, commercial litigation, mechanics lean disputes

Banks / Mortgage Lenders Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #101, Hardy atlanticbay.com/tomlusk

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540-721-0126 1997

Complete home mortgage needs, construction loans, refinancing

Residential mortgage lending

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Providing restoration services, including fire, water, storm and wind damage, mold remediation and remodeling 2

Custom home design and construction, renovations and additions, architecture

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540-871-0935 2002

Custom residential, small business, remodeling

Ken Brodin Builder Inc. 2159 Isle of Pines Drive, Moneta kenbrodinbuilder.com

540-297-7189 1987

Custom homes, renovations

LakeCare Construction P.O. Box 959, Hardy lakecare.net

540-420-4115 1985

Innovative remodeling, elegant new homes, decks and Underdeck Drainage Systems

Larry Chattin & Sons Inc. P.O. Box 424, Goodview On Facebook

540-890-2305

Family owned. Builder of farm and agricultural buildings and all types of farm fencing

A Level Above Construction 890 Long Island Drive, Moneta

540-816-0338

Remodeling

LogHomesByJack.com 18013 Forest Road, Suite E06, Forest loghomesbyjack.com

800-767-4916 2001

Material packages for log homes, timber frame homes, hybrid homes, recreational cabins; repairs, additions, garages

Cooper Contractors Inc. 260 Four Branch Drive, Hardy coopercontractorsinc.com

540-721-4600 1991

CS Custom Structures Inc. 1934 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg customstructuresinc.com

434-832-0040 2003

Architecture, construction, design and build, general contractors

Dale E. Angle Custom Builder 1116 Iron Ridge Road, Rocky Mount

540-483-2585 1972

Custom building, additions and renovations, repairs

David James Homes - LakeWatch 430 FirstWatch Drive Moneta www.davidjamescustomhomes.com/ lakewatch

540-719-0181 1995

F&S Building Innovations Inc. 2944 Orange Ave. NE, Roanoke fsfourseasons.com

540-985-9160 1987

Ferguson Construction & Supply Inc. 1530 Bethesda Drive, Huddleston

540-297-1653 1985 540-297-7900 1979

Builders/contractors, architectural design services, remodeling

Log Homes of the Blue Ridge 1631 Headens Bridge Road, Bedford applog.com/sales/blue-ridge loghomesoftheblueridge@mail.applog.com

540-297-8991 1994

Floyd Enterprises 11616 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Suite C, Huddleston floydenterprisesinc.com

Local, independent representative for Appalachian Log Structures Inc. Borate pressure-treated and warranted log homes, cabins, additions, stains, garages. BBB member

Glod Construction 11 Crescent Lane, Wirtz

540-721-6004 1997

Residential and commercial framing, remodeling, decks, custom homes

M.H. Eades Inc. 14114 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta mheades.com

540-719-4306 2001

New construction, remodeling, additions, docks, log and timber frame homes

Homestead Custom Builders Inc. 410 Saddlewood Drive, Wirtz On Facebook

540-537-6125 2002

Class A contractor, new construction, remodel, large or small jobs; decks, kitchens, baths

Milstead Construction LLC 3 Marvin Gardens Drive, Moneta milsteadconstructionhomes.com

540-879-2673 1987

Custom home builder, class A contractor, licensed and insured, 30-plus years experience, A+ BBB rating

James Corvin Inc. 65 Harbor Landing Drive, Moneta On Facebook

540-871-0681 1987

Framing, decks, sunrooms, siding, interior trim, exterior buildings

Noonkester Construction Inc. 105 Lemon Lane, Hardy noonkesterconstruction@gmail.com

540-353-4009 540-890-5212 1998

New homes, additions, renovations, commercial, remodels, historic renovation

JTC Inc. 2065 Meadors Spur Road, Moneta jtcsmlhomes.com

540-537-3679 1990

Custom home building

PD&M Inc. 16575 Moneta Road, Moneta pdandm.com

540-297-4045 1982

KEBO Construction 250 Energy Blvd., Rocky Mount keboconstruction.com

540-238-2114 1999

Custom home building and design with attention to detail; additions and remodels

R Contracting LLC 792 Highland Lake Road, Union Hall

540-420-9246 1981

Right Angle Carpentry LLC Roanoke, SML, Lynchburg, Forest rightangleva.com

540-352-4302 434-238-5408

Roanoke River Valley Log Homes LLC 350 Egret Drive, Union Hall ilovelogs.com

540-420-0338 540-420-8326 2005

Custom floor plans include blueprints, changes at no additional charge, choice of four log profiles

Robert R. Bauer Building Contractors Inc. 3335 White House Road, Moneta rrbbuilders.com

540-296-2242 1982

Custom home building, remodeling and renovation, light construction

Southern Heritage Homes Inc. 275 Corporate Drive, Rocky Mount southernheritagehomes.com

540-489-7700 1995

Modular housing, building contractor, general contractor, personalized home packages

Sunrise Builders Inc. 1933 Fancy Grove Road, Huddleston grogers7831@gmail.com

540-537-5306 1983

TBS Construction LLC 4752 Scruggs Road, Moneta tbsbuilds.com

540-484-4752 2003

Tectonics II Ltd. tectonics2.com On Facebook and Houzz

434-361-2525 1981

Design-build, custom homes, NAHB Certified Green Professional Dealers, Lindal Green Coast to Coast

Timber Ridge Craftsmen Inc. 1403 Hales Ford Road, Moneta timberridgecraftsmen.com

540-797-3059 2006

Custom design builds

Timothy P. Arner & Sons Inc. 3420 Dickerson Mill Road, Bedford tim@arnerandsons.com

540-493-2510 540-493-2511 1996

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Keith Caron Construction Co. LLC keithcaronconstruction.com

Custom home builder on your lot or theirs

Residential construction, decks, sunrooms; renovations; commercial new construction and renovations Post frame buildings and supplies. Post, lumber, metal roofing, siding, windows and doors.

Design/build, custom homes and light commercial contractor; LEEDS, EarthCraft and ENERGY STAR-certified green building professional 6

Azek certified (composite decking), painting/staining, general home improvements and building Residential and commercial construction and remodeling; class A contractor

Home renovations and remodeling

Builders/contractors, dock and deck contractors, remodeling

Custom homes, renovations, additions, Bobcat work

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Inland Shores Dock Construction 45 Lookout Point Drive, Moneta

540-580-4822 1987

Pile driving, rip rap, custom docks, shoreline stabilization

James Corvin Inc. 65 Harbor Landing Drive, Moneta On Facebook

540-871-0681 1987

Framing, decks, sunrooms, siding, interior trim, exterior buildings

Ready-mixed concrete, landscaping block, architectural blocks

Lakeside Marina and Construction 629 Lakeside Road, Penhook On Facebook

434-927-5380 540-871-5040 1969

Rip rap, dredging, boathouse and dock piling

Building Supplies Capps Home Building Center 13700 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta shopcapps.com

540-721-2276 1978

Composite decking, windows and doors, custom cabinets, dock supplies, lumber, paint, hardware, tools, lawn and garden, patio furniture, plumbing and electric

Chandler Concrete Company 14418 Moneta Road, Moneta chandlerconcrete.com

540-297-4369 1973

City Electric Supply 70 First Watch Drive, Moneta cityelectricsupply.com

540-719-2155 2008

Electrical equipment supplier, commercial and residential

Dillon Docks Inc. 6051 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz dillondockssml.com

540-721-1699 1992

New docks, dock design, remodeling, pile driving, Class A contractor

Designer Solutions 13699 Booker T. Washinton Hwy., #200, Moneta designersolutions.com

540-719-1266 2003

Plumbing and electrical fixtures, parts and supplies

M.H. Eades Inc. 14114 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta mheades.com

540-719-4306 2001

Docks, new construction, remodeling, additions, log and timber frame homes, Class A contractor

540-483-5511 1949

Full-service lumber yard supplying materials for residential and commercial construction projects

TBS Construction 4752 Scruggs Road, Moneta tbsbuilds.com

540-484-4752 2003

Ideal Building Supply 1195 North Main St., Rocky Mount idealbuildingsupply.com

Builders/contractors, dock and deck contractors, remodeling

540-427-3223 1972

Plyler Homes & Docks 13697 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 105, Moneta plylerhomesanddocks.com

540-721-8362 1974

Kent’s Insulating 5454 Aerospace Road, Roanoke truteam.com/division/kents-insulatingroanoke

Dock construction, personal watercraft and boat lifts; licensed and insured; deck and home construction

540-483-2737 2006

Natural stone, concrete hardscapes, aggregates and landscape supplies

Smith Construction Co. 165 Smithview Drive, Glade Hill

540-483-7408 1986

Marshall Stone Inc. 19730 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount marshallstone.com

Boathouse and floating dock construction and installation: rip rap, lake debris cleanup

540-297-5558 1973

Hardware, home lawn and garden, farm, ranch and power equipment

Straight Line Construction Inc. 280 Dudley Creek Road, Hardy

540-721-5933 2009

Moneta Farm & Home Center 11739 Moneta Road, Moneta monetafhc.com

Design/build custom docks and decks; pile driving

540-576-2678 1976

Smith Mountain Building Supply 13080 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy smithmountainbuilding.com

540-721-3453 1986

Complete supplier of home building materials, contractor and retail; cabinets and windows

Turner’s Building Inc. 12125 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall turnersbuilding.com

New boathouses, dock and deck modifications, boat and PWC lifts; lift modifications, lift remote controls; dock repairs

540-871-0373 2003

Retractable door screens, large opening solar shades

W.E. Shoreline Construction, LLC P.O. Box 133, Moneta weshorelineconstruction.com

540-493-9283 2001

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Snazzy Screen Solutions Moneta snazzyscreensolutions.com

Dock building, pile driving and boathouses, repair contractor

Enirtep Inc. 1027 Waterwheel Drive, Suite 200, Moneta jpenirtepinc@aol.com

540-297-4055 1982

Bel Lago, Windward at Point Chelis, Belden Woods

Floyd Enterprises Inc. 11616 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Suite C, Huddleston floydenterprisesinc.com

540-297-7900 1979

Custom home building, remodeling

NBI Development P.O. Box 88, Moneta downtownmoneta.com

540-297-7777 1999

Residential and commercial development Downtown Moneta, Mayberry Hills

PFJ Construction 400 Scruggs Road #100, Moneta

540-721-7969 1983

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Custom residential, real estate development, commercial and residential

The Plyler Group 13697 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 105 A, Moneta plylerhomesanddocks.com

540-721-8362 1974

Residential and commercial development, including The Forum, Sanctuary Bay and The Retreat; boat dock construction; home construction

The Willard Companies Inc. 75 Builders Pride Drive, #200, Hardy thewillardcompanies.com

540-721-5288 1973

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Westlake Towne Center, The Boardwalk, The Westlake, The Farm, The Water’s Edge, The Waterfront, South Harbour, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake

Smith Mountain Lake Land, Greg Venning Developers smithmountainlakeland.com

540-420-5573 1988

Licensed class A contracting business offering development planning and construction

Waterways Properties 266 Rocky Shore Lane, Moneta ann_gagnet@yahoo.com

540-721-5668 1978

Townhomes, waterfront lots, off-water lots

Bathroom hardware, insulation, gutters, mirrors, shower enclosures, fireplaces, garage doors, shelving and storage systems

Developers

Docks and decks Dock Solutions Inc. 6553 Scruggs Road, Moneta docksolutions.com

540-721-5501 1999

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Custom docks, boat and personal watercraft, lifts, ladders, maintenance

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Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 • All other times by Appointment

12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy. Suite102,Hardy, VA 24101 Phone: 540-719-1431•Fax:540-719-1432 • www.bydesigninteriorsofva.com

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Crawford Excavating Inc. 185 Parford Lane, Moneta chiefcrawford@yahoo.com

540-721-2153 1970

Excavating, septic installation, roads and driveways, site grading, water hauling

Excavating and landscaping, nursery, plants, lawn maintenance

AA&W Plumbing and Electric 4170 Edwardsville Road, Hardy

540-493-2389 1978

Home wiring, docks, underground wiring, pump back, general plumbing services

J.M. Blair Company Inc. P.O. Box 257, Huddleston jmblairco@hotmail.com

540-537-5172 2005

New home wiring, remodel and upgrades, dock wiring

Mayhew’s Farm and Landscaping 1371 Dozer Lane, Bedford On Facebook

540-537-2584 1985

Lietz Electrical LLC Moneta lietzelectric.com

540-719-0097

Home and business wiring, electrical repairs and maintenance, landscape lighting, pole lights and other miscellaneous electrical needs

Randy Hodges Excavating Inc. P.O. Box 967, Wirtz randyhodgesexcavating.com

540-580-5116 1987

Moser Electric LLC 310 Oakbark Drive, Moneta moser-electric.com

540-814-0152 2013

Commercial, residential, industrial and marine electrical services; engineering services; Class A Electrical Contractor

Rodney Cundiff & Sons Bulldozing 2465 Jacks Mountain Road, Glade Hill

540-576-2702 1973

Mountain Empire Electric Moneta

276-686-8888

Master electrician with 36 years experience; class A contractor; commercial and residential; bucket truck available

Simmons Excavating Inc. 9276 Brooks Mill Road, Wirtz simmonsexcavatinginc.com

540-721-3674 1983

Naz Electric 10 Softwind Drive, Moneta On Facebook

540-719-1922

New construction, renovations, docks, service upgrades, Class A contractor, licensed and fully insured, more than 20 years in the trade

Proud Maintenance P.O. Box 34, Moneta

540-297-7115

Heating and air conditioning/HVAC, appliance repair, electrician

Ronald Young Electric Glade Hill

540-483-1405

Southern Trust Home Services 5205 Starkey Road, Unit B, Roanoke southerntrusthomeservices.com

540-721-4348 1995

Wooldridge Heating, Air & Electrical 14179 Wards Road, Lynchburg wooldridgeheatingandair.com

434-239-0371 1975

Family-owned and operated, serving Franklin County and surrounding areas for more than 40 years Electrical, plumbing; water heater repairs/ replacements, water treatment systems, whole house generators, heating and air systems serviced/installed

Heating, air and electrical installation and service, generators

Excavating and Earth-Moving Contractors A.C. Shoreline Services 1249 Difficult Creek Road, Bedford On Facebook

540-947-5611 540-875-9991

Clifton Byrd & Sons Inc. P.O. Box 1038, Moneta rodsandreins@verizon.net

540-537-6209 1981

Complete shoreline management; rip rap, dredging, excavation, beach sand, tree removal; AEP permitting 3

Excavating, shoreline stabilization, specializing in rip rap by water

Residential/commercial, site work, septic systems; hauling, demolition; Class A licensed, insured, RLD, DEQ erosion certified 3

Clearing and grading, driveways, rip rap, excavating, pond construction Excavating, grading, rip rap, foundations, hauling and septic, road building, hydroseeding; Class A licensed, insured

Exterminating Bradford Pest Control 1919 Golden View Road, Rocky Mount gottrust.org/bradford

540-484-1563 1994

Real estate inspections, pest control services, termite control

Bug Man Exterminating Inc. Roanoke and surrounding areas bugmanext.com

540-252-0126 1994

Green pre-treatments, termite control, pest control, mosquito reduction

Dodson Pest Control 4320 Thirlane Road, Roanoke dobsonbros.com

844-501-5063 1944

Pest, termite, bed bug, bird and moisture control, exclusion and fumigations, insulation

EnviroPest LLC 300 Sealtest Lane, Rocky Mount On Facebook

540-493-0753

Federal Exterminating 1509 Compton St. N.E., Roanoke On Facebook

540-981-1888 1966

Termite control and general pest control, customized pest elimination

M & L Pest Control 730 Farm View Road, Glade Hill On Facebook

540-493-7182 2014

Pest control: termites, roaches, ants, spiders, stink bugs, bats and rodents

Smith Mountain Pest Solutions 665 Black Rock Road, Rocky Mount On Facebook

540-493-8605 2013

Termite and pest control; residential and commercial; real estate inspections

Green pest control; real estate inspections, water tests, septic reports

fencing / WElding A & D Fence Co. 340 Harmony Road, Boones Mill adfenceco.com

540-334-5315 1999

Aluminum, chain link fences, commercial fences, deck construction, estate gates, iron, landscape fences, ornamental fencing and gates, vinyl; free estimates

Funk’s LLC SML, Bedford and surrounding area funkllc@gmail.com

540-309-9110 2012

Design build gates, fences, railings and more; spray-on protective coatings and mobile welding

Larry Chattin & Sons Inc. 1241 Goodview Town Road, Goodview On Facebook

540-890-2305 1953

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Family owned. Builder of farm and agricultural buildings and all types of farm fencing

Flooring

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Big River Carpet Cleaning & Maintenance 167 Edgewater Drive, Moneta On Facebook

540-489-7847

Full-service company serving Rocky Mount, Smith Mountain Lake and Roanoke

B&B Flooring 441 Lakewood Forest Drive, Moneta On Facebook

540-719-0260

Contractors, carpets, hardwood, laminate and vinyl

By Design Interiors 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 102, Hardy bydesigninteriorsofva.com

540-719-1431

Residential and commercial interior design firm offering flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, furniture, window treatments, design consultations, builder rebate programs

Designer Solutions Inc. 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 200, Moneta designersolutions.com

540-719-1266

Flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, sinks, paint color selection, furniture, window treatments, rugs and accessories

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Envisions Flooring & Interiors 7195 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz On Facebook

540-719-1500 2005

Floors by Dennis P.O. Box 214, Sterling On Facebook

703-434-1280

Interiors by Kris 13161 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy interiorsbykris.com

540-721-8354

Smith Flooring Co. 1867 Tolers Ferry Road, Huddleston smlflooring.com

540-537-3508 1996

The Floor Source 13352 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite A2, Moneta On Facebook

540-855-7604

Flooring and tile, specialty shower tile and kitchen backsplash design, custom window treatments and blinds, upholstery, custom area rug sizing, lighting, furniture Dustless floor finishing, installation, deep wood floor cleaning, custom borders and inlays Offering a wide variety of custom floor treatments for homes and businesses; professional installation

Installing all hardwood floors, finishing all hardwood floors. Certified craftsmen

Full-service flooring company that services Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding area with hardwood flooring, carpet, tile and LVP

Handyman ServiceS SML Caretaker LLC 1268 Rosewood Lane, Huddleston smlcaretaker.com

540-676-1368 2013

Minor home repairs; caretaker for owners living away from their property

Heating and Air Conditioning 3

540-576-1200 1978

Installation of heat pumps, gas furnaces, A/C and Daikin and Carrier mini-split products, duct cleaning, duct sealing

Davis Heating & Air 2081 South Main St., Rocky Mount davisheat.com

540-483-5605, 540-297-5605 1947

Heating and A/C service, installation, geo-thermal installation, solar energy, standby generators, indoor air quality, attic insulation, duct cleaning

HTF Mechanical Services Inc. 1026 White House Road, Moneta htfmechanical.com

540-297-9818 1990

Commercial HVAC, crane service

Johnston Cooling & Heating 902 Westchester St., Bedford johnstoncoolingandheating.com

540-728-1518 2010

Service, repair and install all makes and models of residential and commercial heating and cooling, refrigeration equipment, duct cleaning

Moneta Heating & Air P.O. Box 678, Vinton monetahvac.com

540-890-4337

Specializing in sales and installation, repair of all brands, makes and models; HVAC; Heil dealer

Outside Heating Inc. 19870 Virgil H. Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount outsideheating.com

540-483-1505 2008

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Sales and service of outside wood furnaces

Westlake Heating & Air Conditioning 1627 Scruggs Road, Moneta

540-721-9117 2004

Installation, service, maintenance agreements

Wooldridge Heating, Air & Electrical 14179 Wards Road, Lynchburg wooldridgeheatingandair.com

434-239-0371 1975

Heating, air and electrical installation and service, generators

Inspecx LLC, Home Inspection Services P.O. Box 395, Moneta inspecx.com

540-798-1388 1993

Thermographic, pre-listing and construction phase inspections, radon and mold testing, energy audits

National Property Inspections 149 Longview Lane, Boones Mill npiweb.com/bwood

540-334-2700 2004

Virginia and NRSB-certified, residential and commercial purchase pre-listing inspections; radon testing and water testing

Westlake Home Inspections Inc. 150 Woodland Cove Drive, Moneta gngenter61@gmail.com

540-493-5690 2011

Specializing in home inspections, radon testing

Don Evans, State Farm 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 209B, Hardy insuringsml.com

540-719-0885

Auto, home, life and business insurance, wealth and retirement planning

Eades & Lower Insurance 1234 Maple Ave., Roanoke eadesandlowerinsurance.com

540-981-1124

Independent insurance agency providing home, auto, business, life and health insurance and financial planning

Fieldale Insurance Agency 51 Marshall Way, Fieldale fieldaleinsurance.com

276-673-6701 1928

Personal and business insurance, life and health insurance

Hogue Insurance 13605 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta hogueinsurance.net

540-483-5121 1974

Auto, home, business, life

Holley Insurance Serving SML, Boones Mill, Roanoke holleyinsurance.com

540-334-4225, 888-899-1229 2000

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Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning LLC 1238 Cochese Drive, Moneta affordhvac@gmail.com

540-297-2765 2009

Ashman-Gordon Heating, Air and Electrical 3482 Stewartsville Road, Moneta ashmanshvac.com

540-297-4945 2007

Service all brands and types of oil and gas furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, electric heat and air purification systems

Lockman and Associates Inc. 133 East Market St., Martinsville lockmanandassociates.com

276-632-7569, 866-229-9894

Auto, home, life and business insurance

Bower Heating and Air Conditioning 13455 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #101, Moneta On Facebook

540-719-7600

Full-service residential and light commercial heating and A/C; installation and service on furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers

McCall Insurance Agency Inc. 835 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount mccallinsurance.net

540-483-9525

Full-service, general insurance agency providing home, auto, business, recreational and watercraft insurance

Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating and Cooling Inc. 14662 Moneta Road, Suite C, Moneta On Facebook

540-297-3576 1998

Installation, sales and service on all heating and cooling systems and outdoor wood burners geo-thermal heating systems, generators

Nationwide Insurance Ryan Harris Agency 40 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount nationwide.com

540-483-5648 1999

Installation, repair and maintenance of heat pumps, A/C, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, hot water heaters, and backyard wood-fired boilers

Cundiff Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. 11795 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall cundiffheating.com

Auto, boat, home, business, life and renters

Personal, business, life, auto insurance

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Phil Hager Insurance Agency 13840 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta insuresml.com

540-721-8822 1984

Home, life, health, auto, business and boat insurance

Artfully Framed at the Lake The Forum at Westlake 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 202, Moneta

540-721-1218 2004

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Custom picture framing (shadow boxes, needlework, original art), gallery featuring local artists

Simmons Insurance Agency Inc. – Rockingham Group Debbie Simmons, Agent 1170 Celebration Ave., Moneta simmonsinsurance.biz

540-297-2886 Moneta office 2012 540-343-1796 Vinton office

Home, farm, auto, mobile home, renters, rental property, small business, life

Blinds & Beyond Inc. 13860 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #102, Moneta smlblinds.com

540-721-1880

Window treatments; blinds, shades, shutters, solar panels, solar film and fabric creations

State Farm Insurance - Jeff Persinger P.O. Box 687, Bedford jeffpersinger.com

540-586-0811

Auto, home, property insurance

Budget Blinds of Roanoke 542 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount 3blindguys@budgetblinds.com

540-489-4897 2002

Blinds, shutters, shades, drapes, window coverings, solar film and more

State Farm Insurance, Debbie Robbins, Agent 740 Old Franklin Tpke., #1 Rocky Mount; debbierobbins.biz

540-483-9267, 866-483-1440 1994

Homeowners, business, banking, homes under construction, auto, life, commercial and boat insurance

By Design Interiors 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 102, Hardy bydesigninteriorsofva.com

540-719-1431

Residential and commercial interior design firm offering flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, furniture, window treatments, design consultations, builder rebate programs

State Farm Insurance - Jimmy Russell 363 Franklin St., Rocky Mount weinsureblueridge.com

540-483-5106

Auto, life, homeowners, renters and business and commercial insurance

CIRCLE Design Studio 2840 Electric Road SW, Suite 100A, Roanoke circledesignstudio.com

540-245-0269 2005

Full-service interior design firm offering custom solutions for commercial and residential interiors

540-719-3000 1984

Decorating Den Interiors 4819 Glenbrook Drive, Roanoke kristinkopcial.decoratingden.com

540-525-3217

The Thomas Agency, Allstate 12925 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #100, Hardy agents.allstate.com/stuart-thomas-hardyva.html

Offering professional interior design services—from measuring and product selection to delivery and installation

540-719-1266 2003

Tripp Godsey Agency/Farmers Insurance 13105 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #B2, Hardy agents.farmers.com/va/roanoke/trippgodsey

540-719-5433 2004

Designer Solutions Inc. 13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #200, Moneta designersolutionsinc.com

Furniture, window treatments, cabinets, area rugs, tile, carpet, hardwood, vinyl, sinks, lighting, countertops, commercial and residential

Emerson Creek Pottery 1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford emersoncreekpottery.com

540-297-7884 1977

Factory outlet offering handmade, handpainted ceramic pottery made in the USA; personalization available

Willard Insurance Agency Inc. 544 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount erieinsurance.com/agencies/dd2364

540-483-2715

Envisions Flooring & Interiors 7195 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz On Facebook

540-719-1500 2005

Flooring and tile, specialty shower tile and kitchen backsplash design, custom window treatments and blinds, upholstery, custom area rug sizing, lighting, furniture

Fabulous Finds 361 Scruggs Road, Moneta On Facebook

540-719-0670

Gifts Ahoy Bridgewater Plaza 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta giftsahoyfudge.com

540-721-5303 1998

Pillows, decorative accessories, lamps, candles, outdoor mats, lake-themed decor and fudge

Grand Home Furnishings Westlake Outlet 71 Parkcrest Drive, Hardy grandhomefurnishings.com

540-721-2227 1911

Furniture, mattresses, outdoor furniture

Home to You 12787 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta home2you.biz

540-974-1092

Interiors By Kris 13161 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy interiorsbykris.com

540-721-8354 1985

Interiors By Moyanne 107 13th St., Lynchburg moyanne.com

434-384-6844 1991

LakeWorks Dawn Saunders 319 Cove Point Trail, Moneta lakeworks.sml@gmail.com

540-266-4482 2009

Window and bed treatments, slipcovers, awnings, cushion fabrication

Lifestyles Redesign and Home Staging LLC 107 Arbor Lane, Huddleston debbieerbs@gmail.com

540-520-0912 2006

Home staging, redesign, remodeling, personal shopping, property and project management

P.A.C. Interiors & Floor Fashions Inc. 56 FirstWatch Drive, Moneta pacinteriors.com

540-719-0001 1998

Flooring, upholstery/fabric, furniture granite, lighting gallery, stonework; fullservice interior design

Queen Bee Consignments 12126 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall On Facebook

540-576-1568

Auto, home, life, business, boat, specialty line, renters and landlord policies, umbrella

Auto, home, life, commercial, business, boat, farm, renters, restaurants; financial services

Auto, home, business, life

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A Shade Brighter and Affordable Home Outlet 1123 Celebration Ave. #105, Moneta On Facebook

540-297-6440 2006

Lamps, tables, art, dishes, vanities, rugs, home accessories and gifts

Antique Mall at Mayberry 1170 Celebration Ave., Moneta On Facebook

540-297-7770 2010

Antiques, collectibles, architectural salvage, primitives, vintage, outdoor furniture; shipping available

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Vintage, antique and eclectic items

A mobile interior design firm specializing in eDesign as well as full interior services 3

Complete interior design services, including floor coverings and window treatments; high-end furniture lines and accessories, outdoor furniture Complete interior design studio and showroom

A 9,000-square-foot home decor store offering upscale resale furniture and accessories. “it doesn’t have to bee new to bee awesome!”

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Cabinetry | Countertops | Closets | Tile | Flooring

WESTLAKE TOWNE CENTER 66 Builders Pride Drive Hardy, VA 24101 We Have Tile, Vinyl & Wood Flooring Too!

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Reclaimed 14176 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta On Facebook

540-719-1670 2016

Specializing in new, vintage and repurposed decor, furniture and gifts; consigned items

SleepSafe Beds LLC 3629 Reed Creek Drive, Bassett safetybeds.com

866-852-2337 2000

Provides safe and functional beds for special needs, custom adjustable beds

The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Road, Hardy On Facebook

540-721-5622 2004

Home decor and furniture, seasonal and holiday items, specialty foods, boutique and baby areas, children’s area

The Little Gallery 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta thelittlegallerysml.com

540-721-1596 1988

Original artwork, glass, pottery, artisan jewelry, offering residential and corporate programs

The Woodshop/J.Clark Bestwick Construction 8243 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston jclarkbestwick.com

540-296-0517 1989

Furniture restoration, cabinetry, craftsman and shaker-style custom woodworking

Wood Grains American Furniture & Gifts 455 Franklin St., Rocky Mount woodgrainsusa.com

540-483-0627

All-American hardwood furniture, home decor, art and gifts

Kitchen & Bath Atlantic Appliance LLC 215 Saunders Farm Road, Moneta

540-719-1131 2008

Bath Fitter 1358 Roanoke Blvd., Salem bathfitter.com

540-387-3060

Better Bathrooms & Kitchens Inc. 30 W. Main St., Salem betterbathroomsandkitchens.com

540-387-2223 1995

Blue Ridge Mountain Cabinets 1101 Franklin St., Rocky Mount blueridgemountaincabinets.com

Installation, repair and maintenance of all major kitchen, dock and laundry appliances, parts and supplies

Augusta Co-Op – Bedford 1078 Custer Lane, Bedford augustacoop.com

540-297-4988

Farm, fertilizer and home supplies

Customized bathroom renovation products and services

Bailey’s Pro Landscaping Serving Smith Mountain Lake baileysprolandscaping.com

540-492-2706

Specializing in the design, installation and removal of landscaping, hardscaping, water features and more

Remodel baths and kitchens, flooring, sinks, lighting; licensed and insured. Class A contractor; BBB member

Bartlett Tree Experts 2810 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke bartlett.com

540-343-9376 1907

Scientifically based tree and shrub care from certified arborists

540-489-1000 1989

Cabinets, woodworking, home improvements, manufacturing facility

540-334-3415 540-814-1457 1978

Nursery and garden center, hardscape and landscape services, water gardens, patio pavers, rock boulders and more

Capps Home Building Center 13700 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta shopcapps.com

540-721-2276 1978

Custom cabinets for kitchen, bath, office; granite and solid surface countertops

Blackwater Nursery & Landscaping 21367 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount blackwaternurseryandlandscaping.com

540-420-5847

DeNeal’s Cabinets 400 Scruggs Road, #600, Moneta denealscabinets.com

540-721-1752 1984

Custom cabinets, kitchens, granite, refacing, countertops, residential and commercial

Brown’s Landscaping & Tree Service Smith Mountain Lake On Facebook

Doors and More 1326 Peters Pike Road, Wirtz doorsandmoreusa.com

540-721-1066 1985

Custom cabinet doors, hardwood moldings, hardwood lumber, dovetail drawer boxes

Creative Curbs Inc. 765 Webster Road, Glade Hill creativecurbsinc.com

540-529-2872 2001

540-483-5800 1999

Residential and commercial cabinetry, class A contractor

Dominion Tree Care Specialists 1833 Joco Lane, Moneta dominiontreecarespecialists.com

540-328-9953

Elegant Woodworks Inc. 4131 Franklin St., Rocky Mount elegantwoodworksinc.com

540-524-0320 2015

D&P Landscaping Inc. 8437 Grassland Drive, Sandy Level dplandscaping.com

540-484-2706 540-420-3728 2006

Glenn’s Appliance Repair 1326 Longwood Ave., Bedford On Facebook

Landscaping, full-service lawn care and maintenance, landscape design, hardscapes, full-service landscaping and maintenance, snow removal

Kemmerer Cabinet Company LLC 1304 W. Pine Ridge Road, Huddleston russ.kemmerer@gmail.com

540-676-7356 1949

Diamond Hill Garden Center 1017 Diamond Hill Road Moneta diamondhillgeneralstore.net

540-297-7009 1999

AEP-approved trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials; hardscape supplies, decorative stone, mulch; fountains

Gonzalez Landscaping 4984 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz On Facebook

540-352-4141 2010

Newbilt Construction 105 Darlington Drive, Rocky Mount On Facebook

540-556-0458

Specializing in remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms and basements

Design and install hardscape driveways, walkways, retaining walls, fireplaces, firepits, outdoor kitchens; lawn care; tree trimming and removal

540-520-8087

The Cabinet Gallery 66 Builders Pride Drive, Hardy cabinetgallerysml.com

540-719-0128

Kitchen and bath design, fine custom cabinetry; custom cabinetry, closets, countertops and lighting

Hardbower Tree Service LLC Boones Mill hardbowertreeservice.com

Certified aborists; specializing in spikeless tree pruning, stump removal, tree cabling and bracing, light land clearing and firewood services

Hoppe’s Tree Service Inc. 14572 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta www.gottrust.org/hoppestreeservice

540-488-8733

Arborist and tree services, stump grinding, tree assessment

L & L Lawncare LLC 170 Cambridge Court, Hardy

540-797-7272

Lawn care, landscaping, mulching, trimming, basic lawn work

Installation and repair of major appliances, including refrigerator, freezer, stove, microwave, water heater and more 25+

Design, custom fabricate and install handcrafted cabinetry and built-ins, in all wood species and finishes. Granite, quartz, solid surface, cultured marble or laminate tops are installed along with cabinetry for efficient installation

Landscaping / Lawn Maintenance / NURSERIES AAA Tree-Works 5689 Bethany Road, Boones Mill aaatree-works.com

540-529-2714 1989

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Consultation to conserve trees, aesthetic view-shed pruning, nutritional care for trees and shrubs, comprehensive arborist services

Mulching, seeding, bush hogging, mowing, aerating, leaf and snow removal, pavers, stump grinding, lawn maintenance, tree work, retaining walls, pressure washing and more 6

Custom concrete and curb landscape design, stamped concrete specialist Fully equipped, trained and certified tree service technicians

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Lakescapes Nursery Ltd. 11509 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall lakescapesnursery.com

540-576-2781 2003

Design/build outdoor environments hardscape and landscape, property management, best pottery source in the area, unique and inspiring retail garden center

Landscape Solutions Va. 122 and 40 Enterprise Lane, Hardy landscapesolutionssml.com

540-526-5296, 540-397-7645 1999

Mulch blowing/application, complete lawn care service, erosion control/topsoil application

LawnWorx Outdoor Solutions lawn-worx.com

540-493-7286

Land management, forestry mulching, general land clean-up, ATV and horse riding trails, lawn mowing, core aeration and overseeding, landscape design, new yard installation

Marshall Stone Inc. 19730 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount marshallstone.com

540-483-2737 2006

Natural stone, concrete hardscapes, aggregates and landscape supplies

Mayhew’s Farm & Landscaping 1371 Dozer Lane, Bedford On Facebook

540-537-2584 2008

McKinney Landscaping 1811 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill mckinneylandscaping.net

540-420-4969 1994

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Excavating and landscaping, nursery, plants, lawn maintenance, mulch supplier Professional landscaping and lawn services, including lawn care, maintenance, landscaping, lighting, irrigation and hardscaping; fully licensed and insured

Southern Landscape Group Inc. PO Box 397, Evington soscapes.com

434-821-6004 1998

Outdoor living design/build; AEP shoreline management; landscape care and maintenance

The Growing Place, Rachel Bayer 8747 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz rsb2031@grwnplc@gmail.com

540-721-2117 1982

Open March through early November: Over 60 varieties of perennial flowers; also annuals, herbs, vegetable plants and hanging baskets

Top Notch Lawn Care LLC Smith Mountain Lake topnotchlawncare.com

540-580-0830 2001

Grounds maintenance, turf management, mulching

Trez R Us Smith Mountain Lake trezrus.com

540-493-1444 2001

Specialize in keeping trees healthy; properly prune trees, remove dead or dying trees from residential or commercial properties; emergency removal

Varsity Landscaping and Grounds 5125 Starkey Lane, Roanoke varsitylandscaping.com

540-774-8289

Full-service landscaping company specializing in landscape design, outdoor lighting, outdoor living spaces and other services

Water Garden Designs by Tharpe Landscaping 6707-B Wards Road, Rustburg watergardendesigns.net

434-821-8619 1924

Design, installation and maintenance of water gardens as well as outdoor living areas, stone walls, waterfalls, kitchens, fire pits and more

WDR Land Designs 921 Three Oaks Road, Wirtz wdrlanddesigns.com

540-814-2766

Specializing in all landscaping and hardscaping needs, including design, installation, retaining walls, patios, driveways, lawn seeding and more

Westlake Turf, Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting 186 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta westlakeirrigation.com

540-721-1833 1972

Parkway Nursery and Landscapes 2952 Dundee Road, Huddleston parkwaynurseryandlandscapes.com pkwynl@gmail.com

540-765-8733 1986

Deer resistant landscapes, terracing/ retaining walls, paver or flagstone patios/ walks; tree removal; water features

R.G. Lucas Hauling & Lawn Care 9550 Goodview Road, Goodview

540-314-8121 2000

Hauling, seeding, grading, rip rap, landscaping

Ronnie Mitchell & Son 223 Miracle Road, Rocky Mount ronniemitchellandson.com

540-397-3775 1991

Landscapes, hardscape, seeding and sod, firepits

Willow Tree Nursery Inc. 300 Old Mountain Road, Penhook willowtreesml.com

540-576-3031 1988

Specializing in annual, perennials, herbs, landscape shrubs and unusual accent plants

Ruggieri Lawns LLC P.O. Box 759, Moneta lawnsatthelake.com

540-721-0098 1978

Lawn maintenance, home putting greens, landscaping

Woody’s Tree Service 6500 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount woodytreeservice.com

540-488-9663 2007

Tree removal, land management, landscaping

Seven Oaks Landscape/ Hardscape Inc. 529 Redwood Road, Glade Hill sales@7oakslandscape.com

540-489-3715 1991

Landscape and hardscape design and installation, landscape maintenance

L..I.T. Outdoor Lighting litoutdoorlighting.com

540-788-2548

Exterior and landscape lighting, including pathways, decks, trees and landscapes. Light your home from your phone; automated systems. Free consultations

Outdoor Lighting Expressions 15315 Old Franklin Tpke., Penhook outdoorlightingexpressions.com

540-761-9985 2002

Architectural accent lighting, landscape lighting sales, installation and maintenance; commercial lighting and lighting automation controls

Westlake Turf, Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting 186 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta westlakeirrigation.com

540-721-1833 1972

Pump stations, irrigation, sod, seeding, outdoor lighting

Lighting

Media / Home Security Kraven Solutions Inc. 7007 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz kravensolutions.com

540-483-5364 2003

Audio/video home theaters, security systems/control systems, computer networking

Mid-Atlantic Data & Communications LLC 80 Sontag Road, Rocky Mount midatlantic-data.com

540-483-7770 2005

Networking, consulting, PC repair and data backup and recovery

Securitas 2840 Electric Road, Suite 203, Roanoke securitas.com

540-562-2910

SSI Security Services Inc. 7490 Old Franklin Tpke., Glade Hill ssisecurityva.com

540-576-1382 1965

Security and fire systems, whole-house music and surround sound, structured wiring, home theaters

540-488-8030 2004

Touchless Boat Covers, minor dock and boat lift modifications, marine equipment

Offering security solutions, including on-site guarding, electronic security, fire and safety services, corporate risk management

Miscellaneous Automatic Boat Covers of VA & NC LLC 535 Cedar Ridge Road, Union Hall touchlesscover.com

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Aztec Rental Services 14070 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta aztecrental.com

540-721-4070 1964

Bays Trash Removal/Portable Restrooms 2432 Headens Bridge Road, Bedford baystrash.com

540-297-6397 1965

Diamond Shine Cleaning Service Chatham

434-713-4533

Full service commercial and residential cleaning

Done Rite Linens & Cleaning Huddleston doneritelinens@gmail.com

540-797-1838 1995

Linens, towels and other items as needed for vacationers; full-service cleaning

Foster Fuels P.O. Box 190, Brookneal fosterfuels.com

800-344-6457 1921

Heating oil, propane, kerosene, hearth and home store

Hodges Appraisal Services Moneta

540-420-1415

Residential real estate appraiser

JES Evergreen Basement Systems 456 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox jeswork.com

855-773-7404 1986

Basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, mold problems

Monica’s House Keepn & Cleaning Services 1322 Three Oaks Road, Wirtz cleaningIdo2006@gmail.com On Facebook

540-397-9574 2005

Morton Buildings 7432 McConnell Road, Roanoke mortonbuildings.com

540-366-3705

Premier Appraisals 3810 Bluewater Drive, Moneta smlpremierappraisals.com

540-312-9958 2001

ServPro of Lynchburg, Bedford & Campbell Counties 2664 E. Lynchburg Tpke., Bedford

540-586-1579 2000

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Equipment rentals, party/wedding rentals

SML Mini Warehouses 340 Scruggs Road, Moneta

540-721-7060

Mini storage warehouses

Waste and trash removal and portable toilets

Virginia’s All American Movers 1123 Florida St., Salem virginiasmovers.com

540-521-8091

Local and long distance moves, residential and commercial moves, packages customized for individual relocation needs, on-site personalized consultation, boxes, moving supplies and packing services available, locally owned and operated

540-353-8076

Joey Hodges Painting & Pressure Washing 333 Doe Run Road, Rocky Mount gottrust.org/joeyhodgespainting

540-493-9433 2000

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Decks, docks, pressure washing, painting

JM East Painting Inc. 1169 Friendly Drive, Penhook On Facebook

434-927-4161 2003

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Interior and exterior painting, staining, power washing, deck repair, log homes, docks

JM Painting Doe Run Road, Rocky Mount On Facebook

540-420-4601

Offering buildings for residential, farm and agriculture, equestrian, commercial and community purposes

The HouseBath 12801 Moneta Road, Suite A, Moneta On Facebook

540-293-3699 2003

Full-service real estate appraisal company

Kronenburg’s Pressure Washing 1135 Antioch Road, Boones Mill On Facebook

540-488-8801

Fire and water clean up and restoration – 24 hours/7 days a week. Fire, smoke smoot, water removal, dehumidification, mold mitigation and restoration, biohazard, crime scene, vandalism and deodorization

Premier Painting 1811 Isle of Pines Drive, Moneta premierpainters.biz

540-537-5168 2005

SML Pressure Cleaning 1788 Rakes Road, Rocky Mount

540-537-1258 1997

Softwash Systems Safe & Professional Roof & Exterior Cleaning 330 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta riddickhomeservices.com

540-721-1329 2013

Roof, decks and exterior cleaning

Westlake Wash LLC 631 Greenhouse Road, Glade Hill westlakewash.com

540-797-9117 2001

Staining, painting, refinishing — decks/ docks/homes, vinyl, concrete and more. Licensed and insured

Cleaning services for residential, commercial and new construction

Smith Mountain Lake Appraisals LLC 6728 Whitehouse Road, Huddleston smithmoutainlakeappraisals.com

540-297-1824 1986

Residential and commercial appraising

Swept Away - Stacie McNeish Huddleston sweptawayemail.simplesite.com sweptawayemail@gmail.com

540-238-9978 2017

Residential cleaning, vacation rental cleanings and office cleanings

The Trailer Connection LLC 9150 Virgil H. Goode Hwy. trailerconnectionllc.com

540-483-9170 1993

Transforming Spaces Moneta transformingspacesva.com

540-420-2533 2010

We Got You Covered & Maid for You Smith Mountain Lake wegotyoucovered-sml.com

540-875-7618

Landscape/utility, gooseneck, hydraulic dump, equipment and enclosed trailers; trailer parts, accessories, towing Home and small business organizing, room redesign, staging, downsizing, space planning, paper management, speaker on all of the above Delivery and set-up of bed linens and towels, residential cleaning, light commercial cleaning

Moving / Storage

All-Size Storage LLC 13000 Moneta Road, Moneta On Facebook

540-296-0500 1998

Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services 6704 Williamson Road NW, Roanoke crowningtouchusa.com

540-982-5800

Lakewood Mini-Storage 325 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta lakewoodstoragesmlva.com

540-719-3200

Smith Mountain Lake Storage 230 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta smithmountainlakestorage.com

540-719-1516 540-912-4003

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Painting / Power Washing / window cleaning J. Martinez Custom Painting 925 Hanover Ave., Roanoke

Self-storage; climate-controlled; 24-hour video surveillance First-floor drive-up storage; roll-up door; U-Haul dealer

Residential and commercial painting, staining, pressure washing, carpentry, cleaning up services, hanging, finishing and repairing drywall, plaster and Dryvit

Interior and exterior painting services, pressure washing 2

Pressure cleaning, window cleaning; wood staining, painting Pressure washing

Interior/exterior painting, power washing/ staining Pressure washing of wood, vinyl, concrete, fully insured

Paving Gus Wells Paving 2583 Stone Mountain Road, Bedford guswellspaving.com

540-296-0966 540-699-0167

Residential and commercial asphalt, seal coating, tar and gravel and excavating

Law’s Paving Inc. 134 Dundee Road, Glade Hill

540-576-3110 1984

Patterson Brothers Paving Inc. 1011 Monroe St., Bedford On Facebook

540-586-1497 1981

Paving of driveways, private roads, parking lots, tennis courts and more

Archie’s Plumbing LLC 326 Fair Oaks Lane, Glade Hill On Facebook

540-355-1023

Offering full residential and commercial plumbing service, remodeling and new construction; licensed and insured

CMC Supply Inc. 1120 Moneta Road, Bedford 1796 W. Franklin St., Rocky Mount cmcsupply.com

540-586-1520, Bedford 540-483-5208, Rocky Mount

Down Home Plumbing and Repair LLC 1776 Lonely Hollow Road, Huddleston downhomemaintenance.com

540-875-7645

Asphalt paving and sealing, surface treating

Plumbing

Full-service plumbing and electrical supplier, wholesale and retail

Plumbing, sewer lines, bathroom remodeling and bathroom waterproofing

Falwell Corporation 3900 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg falwellcorp.com

434-846-2737

Interior waste and vent piping, interior water piping, domestic water piping insulation, LP and natural gas piping, commercial water heaters, commercial water circulating pumps

540-586-8364 1984

In-ground and above-ground swimming pools; spas, saunas; wood, gas and pellet stoves, gas fireplaces/logs and more

Crawford Water Hauling Inc. 185 Parford Lane, Moneta chiefcrawford@yahoo.com

540-721-2153 1998

Potable water for pools and water systems, excavating

National Pools 3112 Melrose Ave., Roanoke nationalpools.com

540-345-7665

Design, build, maintain pools and spas. Supplies, seating groups, dining sets, barstools, fire pits, umbrellas, chaise lounges and more

434-239-9650 1972

In-ground, on-ground and above-ground pools; spas, billiards, outdoor furniture

Johnny on the Spot Plumbing Bedford johnnyonthespotplumbing.com

540-871-0058 2014

Layman’s Contracting Inc. 947 Bonbrook Road, Wirtz lciva.com

540-334-5395

Full-service plumbing, new and remodel construction, water heaters and pumps, water treatment, 24-hour service and welding

Perry Pools & Spas 6000 Fort Ave., Lynchburg perrypools.com

L.D. Ellis Plumbing and Septic Tank Cleaning 55 Becky’s Mill Road, Moneta

540-483-9837 540-493-2019 1969

Water treatment, custom design bathrooms, plumbing; septic tank cleaning, pumping, inspection, installation and repair

A Level Above Construction 890 Long Island Drive, Moneta

540-816-0338

Remodeling

Moser Electric LLC Moneta moser-electric.com

540-814-0152 2013

800-892-2847

Bathroom and bathtub remodeling

Southern Trust Home Services 5205 Starkey Road, Unit B, Roanoke southerntrusthomeservices.com

540-685-0106 1995

Electrical, plumbing, water treatment systems, whole house generators

Bath Fitter 1358 Roanoke Blvd., Salem bathfitter.com

434-250-0053

Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, commercial projects, handmade furniture

Smith Mountain Lake Plumbing 450 Holyfield Lane, Moneta

540-721-2300

General plumbing services

Lakeys Custom Woodwork 1785 Silas Dodd Lane, Dry Fork lakeyscustomwoodwork.com

Wisler Plumbing 405 Industry Blvd., Rocky Mount wislerplumbing.com

540-483-9382 1986

Phil’s Home Improvements 1619 Sample Road, Wirtz

540-493-7941 2004

R&K Home Builder & Remodeler Franklin County On Facebook

540-352-2936

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Well and pump service, new installations, repair of existing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, leaks, water lines and sewage lines, water quality tests, appliance connections and water heaters

AquaPros Pools and Spas Inc. 1173 Moneta Road, Bedford aquapros.com

Class A plumbing contractor specializing in residential and commercial projects

Professional plumbing services, bathroom remodeling, water treatment

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Tile and hardwood flooring, general home improvements Class A contractor offering experience in siding, roofing, framing, tile, decks, finish carpentry, hardwood floors and more

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Riddick Home Services Inc. 330-C Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta riddickhomeservices.com

540-721-1329 1974

Southern VA Construction 7350 Old Franklin Tpke., Unit A, Glade Hill southernvaconstruct.com

540-576-3846 2007

TBS Construction LLC 4752 Scruggs Road, Moneta tbsbuilds.com

540-484-4752 2003

Residential construction and remodeling

The Grout Doctor Roanoke, SML, Bedford, Lynchburg groutdoctor.com

540-283-0031 2016

Regrouting, recaulking, recoloring, tile and grout repair, natural stone cleaning and sealing, commercial floor sealing

Walker Construction Inc. 95 Luck Lane, Moneta rdwalker1979@yahoo.com

540-721-1979 2001

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Decking, siding, small renovations

Residential and commercial; home and office improvements, BBB member, member of Roanoke Regional Homebuilders Association

Repairs, remodel, replace doors, windows, siding

Roofing

stone masonry New Design Stone 1384 McVey Road, Vinton

540-330-5333

Stone building/landscaping company; licensed and insured

Spectrum Stone Designs 12209 Richmond Hwy., Concord spectrumstonedesigns.com

434-993-0880

Direct importer and fabricator of natural stone for residential and commercial projects from indoor and outdoor kitchens and baths to fireplace surrounds and bars

U.S. Stone Corporation 27 Brookledge Lane, Rocky Mount rock-your-wall.com

540-537-9343 1983

Sell and install real rock, manmade rock, flagstone and slate; licensed and insured

Water Treatment / Well Drilling Bedford Well Drilling Inc. 701 Industrial Ave., Bedford bedfordwelldrilling.com

540-586-1449 1983

Water well drilling and pump service; environmental services

Catron’s Pump Sales & Service Inc. 113 April Lane, Vinton catronspumpsalesandservice.com

540-890-3848 1972

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Well drilling and service

Falwell Corporation 3900 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg falwellcorp.com

434-846-2737 1937

Well drilling, water and sewage systems

Quality Water Systems / Kinetico 1171 Cheatham Park Drive, Bedford kineticoswva.com

540-721-6025 2003

Water treatment and analysis

Everett Dillon Roofing 380 Tall Tree Road, Wirtz

540-721-4446 1994

Roofing and remodeling

Main Street Solar LLC Fincastle mainstsolar.com

540-860-8036

Class A solar contractor providing grid tie systems, battery backup systems. stand alone systems; solar pool heating systems and domestic solar water heating systems for home or business

Well services and water filtration

540-483-9130 1984

Roofing, siding, windows, guttering. Licensed and insured

Shells Pump Sales & Service Inc. 147 Shell Drive, Hardy shellswaterpumpservice.com

540-890-4446

Moyer’s Guttering Inc. 631 Greenhouse Road, Glade Hill moyersgutters.com Perimeter Roofing 4847 Fort Ave., Lynchburg perimeterroofingva.com

434-515-2868

Residential and commercial roofing; gutters, windows, siding

Simmons Well Drilling Company 60 Drill Rig Drive, Buchanan simmonsdrilling.com

540-254-2289 1969

Providing drilling services for geothermal, environmental, irrigation, water well, quarry, mining and construction projects

540-529-2453 2013

Residential and commercial roofing; siding and gutters; and restoration

Southern Trust Home Services 5205 Starkey Road, Unit B, Roanoke southerntrusthomeservices.com

540-721-4348 1995

Water treatment systems

Reliant Roofing & Restoration 1156 Waterwheel Drive, Moneta reliant-roofs.com Riddick Home Services Inc. 330 Lakewood Forest Road, Moneta riddickhomeservices.com

540-721-1329 1974

All types of residential roofing and repairs; new construction and replacement roofs; roof, decks and exterior cleaning and remodeling

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MLS 855006 $569,900

540-525-4510 Pete Roberts

270 UPLAND SHORES DR

Custom built home in The Water’s Edge with privacy & incredible water views off the inviting porches. Open floor plan featuring stone fireplace in LR & FR. Four master suites & 2 addl unfinished. Active club membership.

MLS 840627 $999,000

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MLS 834421 $1,399,000

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Enchanted lake cottage. Original cabin built in 1900. Additions and updates done. Beautiful pine floors, tongue and groove ceiling, exposed beams and logs. Level lot, amazing views. Shabby chic and vintage lovers, this is for you!

Exquisite home with a must see to believe view of Smith Mountain Lake. Enjoy the open floor plan with everything you need on the entry level, from the spacious well-appointed kitchen, to the luxurious master suite. Top quality finishes included.

MLS 855065 $699,000

MLS 847907 $749,000

540.493.1690 Jane Horne

1194 DUDLEY AMOS RD Inviting & immersive, the architectural design of this 3 BR home provides a peaceful setting for your ideal picture of lake living to unfold within its walls and outdoors. A simple and purifying waterfront home.

MLS 851945 $739,000

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Frank Lloyd Wright open design home located at mouth of large cove with big mtn and water views. Gentle slope to large boat dock. Open kitchen. Master on main. Two fireplaces. Two large decks (394 sqft each). Very large unfinished area in lower level.

540-797-3177 Debbie Shelton

MERRIMAN’S RUN New oversized, minimally restricted building lots in a small four lot subdivision located in one of the most desired areas of Smith Mountain Lake. Surrounded by a well-established community.

MLS 845148, 845134, 845135 $379,500

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150 SOUTHERN KEY Truly beautiful well maintained lakefront home in premier Southwind Key. Exceptional quality and architectural details throughout this custom built 4BR (decorated as 6 BR) 3.5 BA home designed to enjoy the lake views.

MLS 854869 $699,900

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MLS 841576 $1,390,000

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MLS 826406 $545,900

540-525-4510 Pete Roberts

300 SOUTH POINTE SHORE #406

43 VENTOR AVE

This beautiful move-in ready 2 BR/2 BA condo is just what you need! Sit out on the covered deck and enjoy your morning coffee overlooking SML. A short walk to the dock is the icing on the cake. Relax & enjoy!

This lakefront home in upscale Park Place features everything on your check list when buying a lake home. Great location by land or water. Open concept floor plan with large windows to enjoy the wide water lake and mountain views.

MLS 846735 $284,000

MLS 853734 $824,900

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MLS 842148 $3,250,000

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MLS 848648 $2,950,000

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MLS 851817 $669,000

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Contentment Island - One of the most sought out locations on the lake. This custom Arts and Crafts home has space for all your family and friends. Wide channel views and protection within a cove. A Must See. Furnishings can be sold separate Bill of Sale.

Idlewood Shores - Totally renovated from the ground up in 2011 - 2012. Located just South of channel marker R39 on the Franklin County side of the lake and is just a 25 minute drive from Roanoke and 10 minute drive to Westlake, the central shopping area.

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 Travel documents and photo files

sections of Smith Mountain Laker magazine is its Travels section (pages 16-19). That’s where Smith Mountain Lake residents post photos of their most recent travel excursions — both at home and abroad. Lake residents Peter and Anne Coriasco and Gil and Carol Miekina travel quite extensively. The Coriascos have visited 59 countries (some multiple times) and have made nearly as many trips to U.S. destinations. The Miekinas previously worked as tour directors for

1. Scan the fronts and backs of credit cards, driver’s licenses, ATM cards, medical insurance cards and copy into a password-protected Word document, then store them in DocsToGo for access by iPad, iPhone or its Android equivalent. Other files pertinent to a given trip can be stored there, too. It keeps everything you might need securely in one place; it’s handy and low cost. 2. Carry a password-protected Excel file that lists account information for airlines, banks, among others, along with their log-in information. Use unique, secure

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the National Education Association. “Since retirement, we have taken 19 trips with Overseas Adventure Travel and have traveled extensively on our own to most European countries and nearly every U.S. state,” Carol said. “In all, we’ve visited about 75 foreign countries,” Gil added. As seasoned travelers, these couples offer the following advice to other travelers, including first-timers, to help them make future trips pleasant ones.

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passwords, not used anywhere else, for files with sensitive information. 3. A flash drive sold by iUSB is great for storing trip photos. It has USB and iPhone or Android connectors and insures against losing all your photos should your phone or camera go missing.

 Insurance The website, insuremytrip.com, offers travel insurance that you can compare with what your travel agent or tour provider recommends.

 Safeguarding your finances 1. Avoid carrying more cash than absolutely needed at any time. Wait until arriving at your destination to get the local currency you’ll need. Overseas exchange rates and fees are usually more attractive than what you’ll get from your home bank. But remember to get enough cash at the airport to cover transportation to your hotel, if needed. Once abroad, use the services from known banks to withdraw funds using an ATM card — they are safe and offer the best rates. ATMs are found in most airports and cities; avoid airport exchange places as their rates are seldom appealing. 2. Consider a separate checking account for travel, not linked with any others that you use at home. This

Photo courtesy of the miekinas

precludes someone raiding your main account as a result of travel exposure. Deposit the funds you estimate needing for travel, then withdraw any excess once you return home. 3. Use ATM accounts and credit cards that do not charge foreign exchange fees. 4. Inform banks and credit card companies when and where you will be traveling. Using credit cards avoids needing to carry a lot of currency, but advise the card companies of your travel plans so they won’t reject foreign purchases from the countries you will visit. 5. Buy with credit cards whenever possible and avoid carrying more than petty cash. Have a main and a backup credit card. The Coriascos favor credit cards that provide the most airline miles and have air-milesassociated credit cards with the airlines they use the most, set up so their miles and bonuses get credited to their individual accounts.

 Passport and valuables safekeeping “We make copies of the main pages of our passports and each carry both copies with us while sightseeing, and dining,” Peter Coriasco said. “Always leave passports, along with other valuables, in the hotel or room safe and carry the copies instead. If a safe is not available, leaving passport originals in a locked suitcase is

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an OK alternative.” Added Anne Coriasco: “And leave your expensive jewelry at home — it attracts the wrong kind of attention.”

 Pickpocket awareness/defense 1. Remove any unnecessary contents from your wallets before leaving home, including library cards, auto insurance cards, supermarket and other loyalty cards. This makes wallets thinner, easier to carry and tougher to spot. 2. Men should carry wallets in the front pockets of

asco said.

 What to bring in carry-on luggage 1. Avoid carrying anything important in checked luggage. Everything of value, including medicines, electronics, cameras, luggage lock keys, travel documents and anything that cannot be replaced easily, should be carried with you. Think through what you’ll want if you get stuck in a hotel or airport without your checked bag. 2. Limit checked baggage to one person each and cross-pack a change of clothes in each other’s main suitcase. Use TSA-approved locks. “We buy sets of locks, all of which share the same key, and each of us has one of those keys in our carry-on,” Peter Coriasco said. 3. Putting similar items, such as underwear, shirts and accessories, in small plastic bags or packing cubes helps keep them organized in your suitcase.

 Driving and walking in unfamiliar places “It’s difficult to use Google Maps without WiFi or turning on phones that may incur high data charges,” Peter said. “We use maps.me, an app that is available for iOS or Android phones. Before leaving home, or a location that has WiFi, download maps for the locations to be visited. Maps.me works without connectivity and provides the basic features of Google Maps or a GPS loaded with expensive foreign maps. It can be used while driving or walking.”

 Communicating using a smartphone abroad

Anne and Peter Coriasco have visited Hvar, a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, a popular summer resort.

“ T r a v e l i n g i s g r e at. . . . We find most people are f r i e n d ly, h e l p f u l a n d a d e l i g h t. P r e pa r at i o n , awareness and common s e n s e h e l p av o i d s a f e t y p r o b l e m s w h i l e t r av e l i n g . ” their pants, while women should carry cross-shoulder bags. Also it’s good to carry your purse on the body opposite of the street to avoid thieves on bikes or scooters. In crowds, backpacks should be carried on the front of the body. Be especially aware in crowded cities and tourist areas. Many times a decoy may distract a targeted traveler by asking for help or by trying to sell you something while a second person — sometimes it’s even a child — will sneak items from your pocket or bag. “Be aware who is around; you’ll notice the thieves looking at the crowd instead of the sites,” Peter Cori-

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Turn on Airplane Mode and turn off Cellular Data when leaving the country. When needing to check on a reservation or other local issue, turn Airplane Mode off while leaving Cellular Data off and make the call. Prearrange with provider for packages that allow the use of minutes and data from home plan while abroad.

 Avoid getting sick Wash your hands often! Ask a local (a hotel desk clerk, a guide or other trusted person) if tap water is safe to drink. If unsure, buy water for all drinking and brushing teeth. Also check with local guides (or on the internet) about the safety of food sold by street vendors. Europe is usually OK; play it safe in other places. If in doubt, eat in recommended restaurants and not from street vendors. “Traveling is great. You meet so many wonderful people, learn about many different cultures and see so much beauty,” Anne Coriasco said. “We find most people are friendly, helpful and a delight. Preparation, awareness and common sense help avoid safety problems while traveling. We try to learn some of the local language when possible. Even though one can normally always find someone that speaks English, those who try to use the local language are appreciated.”

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2019 Calendar Find more events in Laker Weekly and online at smithmountainlake.com

march 1

play a variety of classic rock music from the 1970s through ’90s. 8 to 11 p.m. Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 S. Bridge St., Bedford. 540-587-6727, idigtheclam.com

Performance Center. 8 p.m. $67 general admission, $82 gold section

Screenings of TED Talks on a variety of topics. Free. Westlake Library. Noon. No registration required

THe STEEL WHEELs Live music from Harvester Performance Center’s Landing Pad stage. 8 p.m. $27, $32 day of show black violin Live music from

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $38 general admission, $58 gold section

indoor yard sale The

Jefferson Choral Society is hosting its sale of household items, books, knickknacks and collectibles with proceeds to benefit the choir and its projects. Open to the public. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Moose Lodge #715, 2307 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg

creative community markets Crafts made by

local artisans. Rain or shine. The General Store, 213 Scruggs Road, Moneta. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 540-721-3009

the bogeys live The Bogeys

war Live music from Harvester

bringing ted talks to you

what’s ahead

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sml photo club meeting

The club is dedicated to improving the photography skills of its members and is open to any skill level. 7 to 9 p.m. Moneta/ SML Library. Free

corey smith Solo acoustic

performance at Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $22 general admission, $37 gold section

women’s self-defense class Led by Deputy Joe

Wooldridge of Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The class, which runs Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 21, includes lectures and discussions on self-defense techniques suitable for all women. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. $12. Registration

Rev. Peyton’s big damn band MARCH 6 Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $20, $26 day of the show. harvester-music.com

CRaft labs for kids MARCH 11 Drop-in crafting activities. No registration required. Free. Westlake Library. 10 a.m. to noon

deadline: March 1 at www. playfranklincounty.com

tai chi: the art of gentle, mindful movement Six

weekly sessions (through April 10) with instructor Scott Larsen. Tai Chi Qigong: 7:30 to 8:20 a.m. and Tai Chi: 7:30 to 8:50 a.m. Bower Center, 305 N. Bridge St., Bedford. bowercenter.org/ wellness

lunchbox lecture series

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Jim Ransom will be the guest speaker for this Lunchbox Lecture Series titled “A Crucible of Frustration: Hollywood Depicts U.S. Submarine Culture, Operations and Performance in WWII.” Bedford Area Welcome Center. Noon to 1 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch. Free (donations accepted)

28. $25 for the entire session. 10 to 11 a.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. playfranklincounty.com

paddling film festival

Watch paddling films at Chaos Mountain Brewery. 7 p.m. $5 raffle tickets sold to win gear with proceeds going to Creek Freaks of Franklin County.

shine runners pub run 3- to 5-mile run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Chaos Brewing Co. playfranklincounty.com

blood pressure screening 11 a.m. to noon.

painting with ed gowen

All supplies provided. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $85 ($75 for members). piedmontarts.org

Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free

irish tea & talk Enjoy Irish tea and homemade soda bread along with a talk by Geraldine O’Reilly, a Rocky Mount resident who was born and raised in Ireland. 2 p.m. Free. Snow date: March 14. Westlake Library. Registration required at 540-483-3098, option 2

low cut connie Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $20, $24 day of show

HEARING screening 10 a.m.

to noon. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free

tennis lessons Four weekly classes to learn rules, scoring, foot work, strokes and grips. Ages 6 to 8: 6 to 6:45 p.m.; ages 9 to 12: 7 to 8 p.m. and ages 13 and older: 8 to 9 p.m. $40. Franklin County Parks and Recreation Tennis Court. Registration deadline: March 5 at playfranklincounty.com STRETCH AND TONE FOR SENIORS Register for the entire

four-week session separately or at one time. Runs through March

beginners bridge An

eight-week course that teaches the basics of bridge (ends April 26). 10 to 11 a.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free. Registration deadline: March 1 by calling 540483-9238

the embers Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $20

dwight yoakam Live music

from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $101.50 general admission, $127 gold section

little feat Live music from

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $122 general admission,

$182 gold section, $237 Willin’ VIP, $332 Dixie Chicken VIP

12 brown bag bingo Bring a

bagged lunch and enjoy a funfilled game of bingo for a chance to win grab-bag prizes. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free

stretch and tone This

weekly all-level yoga class can help improve your flexibility and strength. Continues through April 30. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. $50 per eight-week session. Registration deadline: March 5 at www.playfranklincounty.com

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mountain lake state park

At Randolph College, Lynchburg. Jeanette “Jet” Lawler will give a presentation on various bird species found around the park, as well as ongoing stewardship projects within the park. This event is sponsored by the Lynchburg Bird Club. 7 to 8 p.m. 540-297-6066

an evening with mike gordon Live music from

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $31 standing room only, $41 general admission, $51 gold section

aarp chapter meeting Meetings will feature light refreshments and various informational speakers and

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activities to learn more. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free

ferrum college lifelong learning institute course: let your light shine Learn about how being “all of you” can help you be more fulfilled at work, home and in other aspects of life. $5 fee for course materials. 2 to 3 p.m., Franklin Hall, Virginia Room, Ferrum. ferrum.edu/lifelonglearning-institute

stop stress now! A fiveweek course presented by the Ferrum College Lifelong Learning Institute. Dr. Lynise Anderson, Ferrum’s dean of campus diversity, wellness and student leadership, will help you create an action plan to better manage stress by learning strategies and techniques to help you identify stress and build resilience. $25 for five weeks. 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through April 10. The Franklin Center, Classroom LL09, Rocky Mount. ferrum.edu/ lifelong-learning-institute

rain barrel workshop APRIL 4 Harvest rainwater for your garden with your own 53-gallon rain barrel. $50. Registration deadline: March 28 at playfranklincounty.com

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $20, $24 day of show

birthday bonanza potluck Join us for a birthday

celebration every month. Bring a dish and enjoy a variety of birthday activities followed by a birthday treat for the seniors born that month. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free. Registration deadline: March 8 at 540-483-9238

roanoke valley gives An online fundraising initiative to raise money for participating nonprofits in 24 hours. rvgives. givebig.org

walker hayes Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $22 general admission, $81 VIP experience

3-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Hammer & Forge Brewery, Boones Mill

sizzling skillets: the art of cooking with cast iron For ages 18 and older. Learn the basics, including how to season, care for and restore cast iron cookware. Also will include food samples and a silent auction of skillets. Westlake Library. Free. Registration deadline: March 8 at 540-483-3098, option 2. Snow date: March 23

wohlfahrt haus dinner theatre: “back to the 50s” Join Bedford County Parks

and Recreation for this trip that includes transportation, full sitdown meal, taxes and gratuity. $50. Call 540-586-7682 to register

through the decaying rural places in Virginia by photographer John Plashal. 5:30 p.m. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. Free

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legacy motown revue

Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $22, $24 day of show

shine runners pub run

a beautifully broken virginia A photographic journey

chris jones & the night drivers Live music from

ferrum college’s empty bowls 2019 This annual

event raises funds to support food insecure children attending Ferrum Elementary School

through the Backpack Program. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ferrum College’s Blue Ridge Mountain Room. ferrum.edu

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foehl Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $31.50 general admission, $41.50 gold section LUNCH BUNCH Join the

Senior Lunch Bunch as they visit a local restaurant for food, fun and fellowship. 11:30 a.m. Country Barn Restaurant, 6659 Six Mile Post Road, Rocky Mount. Registration deadline: March 12 at 540-483-9238

feet of fire: children’s dance classes A six-week

class each Tuesday at Bower Center, 309 N. Bridge St., Bedford. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. for ages 5 to 7; 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. for ages 8 to 10. 540-586-4235, bowercenter.org

20 learn to loom knit - class

1 A two-hour class to learn a basic cast on, two basic stitches and a basic bind off. $20 per class. 1 to 3 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration deadline: March 13 at playfranklincounty.com

21 shine runners pub run

3-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m.

Brooks Mill Winery, Wirtz

building up steam STEAM

activities feature hands-on, inquiry-based learning combined with fun. Ages 5 to 12. 4 p.m. Westlake Library. Registration required at 540-483-3098, option 2

craftworks for adults A

monthly craft activity for adults only. Westlake Library. 4 p.m. Free. Registration required at 540483-3098, option 2

yoga in the galleries

Enjoy a relaxing practice with Becki Williams Vasquez. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat. Noon to 1 p.m. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. $10 (free for members)

an evening with jimmy fortune Live music from

Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $37 general admission, $49.50 gold section

mountain man Live music

from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $24.50 general admission, $34.50 gold section

learn to loom knit Class 2 After completing class 1, get

a comprehensive overview of loom knitting, including four cast ons and cast offs. $25 per class. 1 to 3 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration deadline: March 20 at playfranklincounty.com

shine runners pub run

4-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Grassy Hill Trail, Rocky Mount

bar. All proceeds benefit the YMCA. www.franklincountyymca. org

Julee Hickcox on flute and piccolo and John P. Smith on double bass. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. 6:30 p.m. cocktails and small bites. 7 p.m. concert. $35 general admission. piedmontarts.org

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celtic festival At Sedalia Center, Big Island. Authentic Celtic fare, Highland games, demonstrations and music by Second Wynde. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. $10 in advance ($15 at gate). Children 12 and younger admitted free. sedaliacenter.org or lynchburgtickets.com/celticfestival

blackberry smoke with ida mae Three shows.

Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $67 general admission, $82 gold section

COPS AND BOBBERS This

annual fishing rodeo is for kids ages 13 and younger. Hosted by the Rocky Mount Police Department. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Gilly’s Park (at the end of Trail Drive, Rocky Mount)

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Mountain Lions in Virginia, Yes? No? Ben

Shrader will present his program that explores the controversy over whether or not mountain lions have re-populated the Virginia forests. Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston. $8. Tickets sold at the door. 540-297-6066

Sontag open disc golf tournament This event is a

PDGA-sanctioned C-tier singles tournament consisting of two 18-hole rounds. 2150 Sontag Road, Rocky Mount. www. roanokediscgolf.com

get the led out Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $32 general admission, $47 gold section

april

sml steel drum bands & knock-knock marimbas

Variety show at Franklin County Family YMCA’s SML location. 5 to 8 p.m. Music, dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres. $25 per person or $175 for a table of eight. Cash

sml photo club meeting

The club is dedicated to improving the photography skills of its members and is open to any

kids fishing day APRIL 13 Kids 15 and younger can fish a stocked trout pond at Franklin County Recreation Park. Trophies awarded for the largest and smallest fish of the day. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

lunchbox lecture series

National D-Day Memorial Foundation President April CheekMessier will present this Lunchbox Lecture Series titled ”The Secrets of Bletchley Park.” Bedford Area Welcome Center. Noon to 1 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch. Free (donations accepted)

an evening with maestro david stewart wiley An

intimate concert with Wiley and members of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, including

Photos COURTESY OF franklin county parks & recreation

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skill level. 7 to 9 p.m. Moneta/ SML Library. Free

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drive alive course This

course will help you tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. $20 ($15 for AARP members). Registration deadline: March 25 in person

bringing ted talks to you

Join Bedford County Parks and Recreation on a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the cherry blossoms. Trip includes roundtrip motor coach, breakfast biscuit, guided tour and cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin. $89. 540-586-7682 3- to 5-mile run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Chaos Brewing Co. playfranklincounty.com

blood pressure screening 11 a.m. to noon.

Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free

HEARING screening 10 a.m. to noon. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free STRETCH AND TONE FOR SENIORS Register for the entire

four-week session separately or at one time. Runs through April 25. $25 for the entire session. 10 to 11 a.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. playfranklincounty.com

painting with ed gowen

All supplies provided. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $85 ($75 for members). piedmontarts.org

southwest virginia ballet: the firebird

Igor Stravinsky’s score will be performed by Roanoke Youth Symphony Orchestra, directed by James Glazebrook, with the Southwest Virginia Ballet. Martinsville High School Auditorium, 351 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville. $25 reserved seats, $15 general admission, $5 students. piedmontarts.org

aaron lee tasjan Live music

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creative community Markets Crafts made by

Screenings of TED Talks on a variety of topics. Free. Westlake Library. Noon. No registration required

cherry blossom festival

shine runners pub run

park. 9 a.m. $25 before March 7, $30 before March 18 and $35 until race day. 540-297-6066, runroanoke.com

from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $17 general admission, $20 day of show

sml idol 9 A weekly vocal competition featuring local talent from Smith Mountain Lake and the surrounding areas. Every Friday at 7 p.m. through April 26. Cash prizes for the top three vocalists and a 50-50 raffle benefiting the SML chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. $5 cover charge. Heath’s Waterfront Grill, Huddleston. 540-632-0163, heathswaterfrontgrill@gmail.com

pat metheny Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $77 general admission, $92 gold section OSPREY 10K/5K RUN/WALK Fourth annual race at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston. Hosted by Friends of SML State Park. Proceeds will benefit environmental and educational programs at the

local artisans. Rain or shine. The General Store, 213 Scruggs Road, Moneta. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 540-721-3009

brown bag bingo Bring a

bagged lunch and enjoy a funfilled game of bingo for a chance to win grab-bag prizes. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free

aarp chapter meeting

Meetings will feature light refreshments and various informational speakers and activities to learn more. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free

spring and summer snacks Lighten up your

snacking with easy, healthy treats at this cooking demonstration and tasting. $5. 2 to 3 p.m. Franklin Hall, Virginia Room, Ferrum College. ferrum.edu/lifelonglearning-institute

easter extravaganza APRIL 20 At the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center. Bring your own basket for an Easter egg hunt with more than 1,000 eggs to find. Kids can meet and take a picture with Sunny Bunny and enjoy hands-on crafts, hay wagon rides and more. 540-297-6066

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shine runners pub run

3-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Hammer & Forge Brewery, Boones Mill

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spring social Enjoy conversation, food and fun. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Registration deadline: April 4 at 540-483-9238 12 14

Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $24.50 general admission, $34.50 gold section

john faber memorial photo show and contest A

contest open to all photographers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; casual, amateur and professional. Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta. smacarts.com

mommy+me painting class At Piedmont Arts,

Martinsville. For ages 4 to 12. 10:30 a.m. to noon. $35 ($30 members). Advance registration required. 276-632-3221

sml lions club reverse raffle Fundraiser to support

community projects. Doors open at 5 p.m, bar at 5:30 p.m., kickoff at 6 p.m. W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center, Wirtz. Tickets are $100 each and includes dinner and beverages for two and a chance to win $5,000. e-clubhouse.org/sites/ smithmountainlake

craft labs for kids Drop in crafting activities. No registration required. Free. Westlake Library. 1 to 3 p.m.

building up steam STEAM

3-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Brooks Mill Winery, Wirtz activities feature hands-on, inquirybased learning combined with fun. Ages 5 to 12. 4 p.m. Westlake Library. Registration required at 540-483-3098, option 2

moneta garden club fashion show & luncheon Doors open at

acoustic tunes, talks & tastings with russ rentler & sean smith The

two veteran musicians will perform original acoustic tunes and talk about life, love, performing, hardship and happiness. Plus enjoy free non-alcoholic moonshine tasting. Westlake Library. Free. 2 p.m. Registration deadline: April 12 at 540-4833098, option 2

learn to loom knit Class 1 A two-hour class to

enjoy a toy- and sticker-filled egg hunt and a visit with the Easter bunny. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. English Meadows Elks Campus, Bedford. Free but must register at 540-5867682

learn a basic cast on, two basic stitches and a basic bind off. $20 per class. 1 to 3 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration deadline: April 12 at playfranklincounty.com

MOONSHINE EXPRESS Ride

preschool in the galleries A program for pre-K

kim richey Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $23

a vintage bus through Rocky Mount while meeting characters who tell true stories of the local liquid industry. 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $15 per person ($10 additional for scavenger hunt/self-guided walking tour). 540-483-1890, franklincountyvahistoricalsociety. org

shine runners pub run

11:30 a.m. Program begins at noon. Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta. monetagardenclub.org

egg hunt Kids ages 3 to 12 can

St., Rocky Mount. Registration deadline: April 9 at 540-483-9238

LUNCH BUNCH Join the

Senior Lunch Bunch as they visit a local restaurant for food, fun and fellowship. 11:30 a.m. Ippyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, 1760 N. Main

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birthday bonanza potluck Join us for a birthday celebration every month. Bring a dish and enjoy a variety of birthday activities followed by a birthday treat for the seniors born that month. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Essig Center, Rocky Mount. Free. Registration deadline: April 12 at 540-483-9238

students designed to foster a love of performing and visual arts. ZipZapZop Theatre Co. from Carlisle School, directed by Susan Aaron, will perform at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Piedmont Arts, Martinsville. Free. piedmontarts. org

jersey girls of sml yard sale The third annual yard sale

will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The General Store, 213 Scruggs Road, Moneta. Proceeds will

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a catered party with cocktails, live music, an art auction and more. Stoneleigh Estate, 375 Edgewood Drive, Stanleytown. $75, $700 for a reserved table of 8. piedmontarts.org

benefit area animal rescues. Donations (no clothing, please) will be accepted until April 12. Call Kathy Hoffman, 908-7979440, for more information

easter egg hunt The 21st annual event at Waid Park in Rocky Mount will feature more than 20,000 eggs, as well as the Easter bunny for photo opportunities, door prizes, food and inflatables. Arrive by 1:30 p.m. to register. Festivities begin at 2 p.m.

craftworks for adults A monthly craft activitiy for adults only. This month is DIY garden bling. 2 p.m. Westlake Library. Free. Registration required at 540483-3098, option 2

learn to loom knit Class 2 After completing class 1, get

a comprehensive overview of loom knitting, including four cast ons and cast offs. $25 per class. 1 to 3 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration deadline: April 17 at playfranklincounty.com

lunchbox lecture series

Dr. Marilyn Moriarty of Hollins University will be guest speaker for this Lunchbox Lecture Series titled “Slivers From a Broken World.” Bedford Area Welcome Center. Noon to 1 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch. Free (donations accepted)

shine runners pub run

4-mile trail run/walk. Free. 6 p.m. Grassy Hill Trail, Rocky Mount

tumbler style compost workshop Learn how to

construct your own tumblerstyle composter using a 53- to 55-gallon food grade barrel for processing food and yard scraps into fertile soil to use in your garden. Essig Recreation Center. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $90. Registration deadline: April 18 at playfranklincounty.com

lights, glamour, auction! Piedmont Arts, Martinsville, is hosting a Golden Age of Hollywood-themed fundraiser for the arts. The event includes

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pickleball clinic This clinic will consist of drills, games and open play, as well as Gamma demo paddles to try. 3 to 5 p.m. Franklin County Parks and Recreation Tennis Court. Free

earth week event: reduce, reuse, recycle Bring the

kids to learn how you can help keep the environment clean, as well as help local wildlife. Learn to repurpose items that might otherwise end up in the landfill. Make a soda bottle birdfeeder to take home. 1 to 3 p.m. Free (parking fees apply). 540-2976066

BBQ & Blues Barbecue

competition and live music. Tasting starts at noon. Campers welcome. $10 ($15 at gate). Children 12 and younger admitted free. sedaliacenter. org or lynchburgtickets.com/ sedaliabbq

big bass tour APRIL 26-28 Three-day open fishing event with more than $100,000 in prizes up for grabs. $110$240 entry fee per angler. Weigh in at Crazy Horse Marina. Register at bigbasstour.com

27 PICKLEFEST IN THE PARK First 28 outdoor pickleball tournament

includes two days of fun-filled competitive play. $20 for one division or $30 for two. Registration deadline: April 23 at playfranklincounty.com

28 a twin billing: mozart

and haydn The Jefferson

Choral Society presents its spring concert at 4 p.m. at Timberlake United Methodist Church, Lynchburg. Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” and Haydn’s “Mass for Troubled Times,” will be performed by a choir of 90 singers accompanied by an orchestra. Tickets at 434-528-5700 or www. jeffersonchoralsociety.org

winter lecture series: hunter’s raid—how the yankees burned the shenandoah Hear the amazing

story of a Franklin County wife who singlehandedly stopped a troop of 100 Union soldiers and saved countless Confederate lives. Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston. $8. Tickets at the door. 540-297-6066

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SML Chamber Awards Dinner Photography by KAREN DILLON

The 2019 Annual Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce was Jan. 17 at The Waterfront Country Club in Scruggs. Awards were presented in seven categories. 1.

SML Retirement Village-Runk & Pratt won the Health Services award, which was presented to Kellie Wisotzkey (center) by Zach Wimmer and Andrea Fansler.

2. Ryan Waters (right) accepts the Tourism Hospitality award on behalf of Bridgewater Marina from Zach Wimmer.

Moneta Farm & Home Center’s David Engel (center) accepted the Large Business of the Year award from Andrea Fansler and Zach Wimmer.

Capps Home Building Center won the Service of the Year award. Bruce Shelton (center) accepted the award from Andrea Fansler and Zach Wimmer.

Lindsey Coley (left), incoming chair of the chamber’s board of directors, with Andrea Fansler, presents Zach Wimmer with the Community Champion award.

This year’s Outstanding Nonprofit, Lake Christian Ministries, received a check for $200. Jane Winters (center), LCM’s executive director, received the donation from Andrea Fansler and Zach Wimmer.

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f all the months of the year, March here at the lake can be the bleakest. Smackdab in the throes of dreary ol’ winter, with no holidays to break up the doldrums, March’s cold winds and dreary gray skies deter most of us from venturing out onto our docks and waterways. Fear not, this third month of the year also brings a great distraction that has become a treasured national obsession: March Madness. What is March Madness? It’s the 64-team (well 68, but let’s stick to the basics at the moment) NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, designed to crown our national basketball champions. Research suggests that the use of “March Madness” as the tournaments’ descriptor was first uttered in 1982 by sportscaster Brent Musburger. However, fun fact No. 1: the Illinois High School Boys Basketball Championship had been using the term March Madness since 1939. A 1996 dispute resulted in the creation of a dual-use trademark. How’s that for compromise — Washington, D.C., I’m looking at you. Tournament teams are divided into four regions of 16 teams each. Teams are ranked one through 16 in each region and are initially slated to compete as follows: 1 plays 16; 2 plays 15; 3 plays 14; 4 plays 13; 5 plays 12; 6 plays 11; 7 plays 10; and 8 plays 9. Winners proceed through the tournament brackets until the winners of each of the four regions square off in what’s known as the Final Four. Fun fact No. 2: until 2018, a No. 16 team had never defeated a No. 1 team. However, last year 16th-ranked University of Maryland-Baltimore County pulled off a bracket-busting upset by beating topranked University of Virginia in the first round of the men’s tournament. Truth be told, and as many of you know, I’m a football girl. Every fall I live and die by each weekend’s gridiron slugfests. Basketball ain’t exactly my jam. That is, until March Madness, when I board the madness train and pick my NCAA tournament darlings.

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Fun fact No. 3: no one has ever correctly picked every tournament game winner, according to a March 2018 report on CNN. Jeff Bergen, a professor at DePaul University, calculated the odds of filling out a perfect full tournament bracket to be 1 in 128 billion. Many will expend significant brainpower this month choosing their tournament faves. I do admire your dedication and relentless analysis of all things b-ball. For others ready to jump into the fun, but are puzzled or overwhelmed by those daunting bracket selections, here are a few suggestions: • Choose by your favorite color. For example, if you adore all shades of green, take a look at the teams whose jerseys feature hues of emerald, Kelly and forest. These could be your peeps.

• Pick by team mascot. Follow the lead of USA Today, which for the past three years has developed tournament rankings based on the tenacity of the team mascots. For this method, consider that mustangs are faster than turtles, eagles are tougher than cardinals and spiders scare just about everyone. • Select in alphabetical order. Determine your winners by choosing in alphabetical order. Accordingly, Alabama beats Auburn, but Auburn beats Baylor. However you so choose your champions, I wish everyone good luck and good fun in all your madness adventures. Kimberly Dalferes is the author of I Was In Love With a Short Man Once and Magic Fishing Panties. Her humor blog, “The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats,” is online at kimdalferes.com.

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