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The second part of our series on the top brass who call the Lake home. By Jerry Hale

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More than Naps & Snacks COMMUNIT Y | New child care center in Moneta offers yoga, signlanguage instruction, and more. By Laker Staff

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Easing the Pain HE ALTH & WELLNESS | Physical therapists help keep Lakers on the move. By Jerry Hale HE ALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE : P. 3 8 L AKER WEDDING GUIDE : P. 7 2

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Finding our Mountain Muses

elcome to our January/February issue! Can you believe it is already 2022? While I’m excited by the idea of a new year and all the optimism it brings with it, a part of me still can’t help but think that it’s still 2020. As a result of the tumultuous pandemic, with the lockdowns, vaccines and uncertainty, it feels to me like the past two years have both dragged on and flown by. Nevertheless, 2022 is here. In this issue, you will find something you likely have never read before, at least to my knowledge, in the Laker. Short stories and poems! That’s right; we have decided to broaden the scope of the magazine to include several pages devoted to literature submitted by writers from around the lake. Additionally, we asked local visual artists to share some of their vibrant and captivating works

with us. We’re calling the section Mountain Muse, and it begins on page 26. Although I am delighted by the new and dynamic content we will be offering in the magazine going forward, I want you to know that the magazine is still fully dedicated to bringing you fascinating articles that offer glimpses into what life is like on and around the lake. We have articles on physical therapy options around the lake, Penn Hall Manor, local real estate agents, the newest childcare center in Moneta, supply chain issues impacting boat dealers and the second part of Jerry Hale’s flag officers series. As always, please reach out if you have a story that you think should be told by the magazine. ALIA BOYD

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SNOWY WEEKEND AT SML Snow covered the walkway and docks behind Bridgewater Pointe Condominiums early on Sunday. The ﬁrst substantial snow of the year hit Smith Mountain Lake over the weekend, dropping more than 5 inches of snow in some areas. Snowfall started late Saturday evening and continued into Sunday before mixing into sleet and freezing rain in some areas. The weekend storm caused slick conditions on several of the area roads which led to multiple cancellations on Monday including both Franklin and Bedford county schools. The Virginia Department of Transportation crews spent most of Friday pretreating roads in preparation for the snow storm. Most primary and secondary roads were cleared by VDOT by Monday.

The Landing Restaurant, a longtime ﬁne-dining establishment at Bernard’s Landing, will relocate to Mariners Landing in Huddleston later this year following an announcement last week. Lake residents Bruno and Tiffany Silva, owners of The Landing Restaurant, will move to a waterfront location at The Pointe at Mariners Landing. The restaurant will be open to the public and accessible by boat or car. An opening date has not been set, but Tiffany Silva said they hope to be operational by May 1. This will be the most recent change at Mariners Landing following its purchase last year by real estate developer Waller Perrow and business partner Tom Branch. The two have spent the past few months reshaping the golf and lake community with several improvements and additions. In addition to relocating The Landing, Perrow said the Silvas will oversee all catering and special events at the resort, will establish a private restaurant at the golf clubhouse called Bruno’s and operate a seasonal poolside

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The Landing Restaurant will be moving to the ground level of Building 1 at Mariners Landing overlooking The Pointe. The Landing Love Project will occupy the catering and event kitchen in the ground level of Building 3. current and future food and beverage offerings at Mariners Landing,” Perrow said. “They are experienced, professional, and have a comprehensive knowledge of the Smith Mountain Lake market in terms of dining, catering and overall coordination of special events such as weddings and conferences. We couldn’t be more excited about the partnership.” Initially, while Virginia’s COVID-19 restrictions remain in place, Silva said service will be limited to takeout and dockside delivery.

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“At the new location, customers can expect the same level of service and dining experience they’re accustomed to,” Silva said. “We look forward to seeing many familiar faces, and we’re also excited about getting to know the Mariners Landing community, and sharing our unique culinary experiences with them. Providing dining and retail options to the more than 500,000 people who visit the nearby Smith Mountain Lake State Park each year is something

executive board has appointed a search committee led by Chairman Zach Wimmer to conduct a search for the organization’s next executive director. The board of directors has appointed Cheryl Ward to serve as interim executive director during the transition period. Finley will also continue to support the organization as needed to ensure a seamless transition. “On behalf of the board, and the community, while we’re disappointed to see Chris step down, we wish him continued success,” Wimmer said. “Chris assumed his role at a time of transition and has done a great job leading our organization during a difficult year.” Despite the challenges of 2020, Finley helped start the SML Leadership Academy with 14 participants in its inaugural class and secured $30,000 in grant marketing funds from Virginia Tourism Corporation. With that funding, the chamber launched tourism initiatives, including a monthly consumer e-newsletter, a destination travel blog, a new brochure and a commercial to market Smith Mountain Lake. Additionally, Finley achieved enrolled the most-ever participants in the 2021 Chamber Champions program. He also developed the framework for two new tourism initiatives to launch this spring, including SML Restaurant Week and a SML Getaway Sweepstakes campaign. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to have served as executive director and I’m proud of the accomplishments and new initiatives we’ve executed during my tenure,” Finley said. “Backed by a

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Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Christopher Finley announced his resignation effective Feb. 26 after having served in the role since late 2019. Finley will leave the chamber’s top job to take a position as director of marketing and public relations at LewisGale Regional Health System, a part of HCA H e a l t h c a r e ’s Capital Division, based in Salem. Finley The chamber’s

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eatery called Chubby’s. The Silvas’ plans also include opening a wine shop and gourmet market called Bottles & Bites. B. Silva “The wine shop will be open to the public and will feature wine and craft beer, a gourmet market with grab-and-go food items, and gifts,” said Tiffany T. Silva Silva, noting that she’s also working to organize a weekly farmer’s market starting in the spring. “Bruno and I have cherished our time as part of the Bernard’s Landing community, but are excited about expanding our brand and our business offerings signiﬁcantly by moving to Mariners Landing,” she said. “We are thrilled with the new direction the resort is heading, and this is an exciting opportunity for us, our family and our staff.” Perrow said discussions began earlier this year to move The Landing to Mariners Landing. He said he keeps in touch with the Silvas and what started as casual conversations became a reality very quickly. “Bruno and Tiffany are uniquely qualiﬁed to direct the

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A bill to regulate wakesurﬁng at Smith Mountain Lake wiped out in the House of Delegates last week. Del. Kathy Byron, R-Bedford, sponsored a bill in response to numerous homeowners surrounding Smith Mountain Lake agitated with wakesurﬁng boats — which create waves big enough for people to surf without the need of a tow rope — zooming around in the coves. The bill prompted passion-

ate feedback from wakesurfers and homeowners, who are divided on the issue. Wakesurﬁng has been an increasingly popular water sport at the lake. Homeowners said the wakesurfers are sending large waves crashing into the shorelines, preventing them from enjoying the water and damaging their docks. Wakesurfers said they’ve been largely courteous and aren’t responsible for dock damage. “This is creating big problems, and as you might imagine, a lot of division,” Byron said. Byron’s bill would have kept wakesurﬁng 200 feet from the shoreline. She was going to try and change it to 150 feet from the

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shoreline as a compromise. While mostly homeowners supportive of regulations spoke during committee meetings, most of the more than 60 submitted written comments came from people opposed to the proposal. “This bill is an overreaction to a few boaters who would best be handled individually through local enforcement for unsafe boating,” wrote one lake homeowner. “Denying recreation for 99% of the boaters because of the misdeeds of 1% of inconsiderate jerks is overkill and taking away people’s rights of lake enjoyment. This is LAKER WEEKLY FILE classic use of a canon to do what The bill introduced by Del. Kathy Byron last month would require a riﬂe shot could do.” wakesurfers to be at least 150 feet from docks. The bill failed in the House Please see WAKESURFING, Page R2 of Delegates last week.

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his is the second installment in a two-part series about flag officers (those who have reached the much-respected ranks of General or Admiral in our military services) who have chosen Smith Mountain Lake as their place to retire. Part 1, in last year’s September/October issue, featured U.S. Army Major General Galen Jackman, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Chuck Smith and U.S. Air Force Major General Roger Smith. Two additional flag officer Lake retirees are profiled below.

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Maj. Gen. r ichar d gallant ichard Gallant and his wife Carol began their search for a retirement paradise almost five years ago, when they were stationed near Virginia Beach for his fourth of five Flag officer assignments — as Commander, Joint Task Force-Civil Support, United States Northern Command, Fort Eustis. The couple of 36 years had two critical items at the top of their “musts” list: “I wanted mountains nearby,” Rich said, “and Carol wanted to live on a lake.” Numerous scouting excursions in the southeast to explore possibilities in Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky and several parts of Virginia turned up nothing that caught their fancy. “Then we got wind of a place called Smith Mountain Lake,” Richard recounts. “We connected with realtor Pete Roberts for a look-see and the first place he took us turned out to be The One.” “The house on the property needed some work,” Carol said, “But when we walked down to the dock and took in the view, we knew this was it.” Fifteen minutes later they were discussing details of the offer that would score them their dream lake-andmountain-view property. The house turned to be a keeper and its renovation is now well underway on nearly the same footprint, at the eastern edge of Franklin County near Anthony Ford. The dock, though, was more recent and in great shape—ready for a boat, a couple of PWCs and sit-a-spell lounging with scenic Smith Mountain

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dominating the view just beyond Sanctuary Bay. General Gallant’s military career began in 1982 with Officer Candidate School and an Army National Guard commission following graduation from Massachusetts’ Bridgewater State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science Management. For six years he held junior infantry officer assignments in the Massachusetts National Guard before becoming Executive Officer of Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry, Eustis, Florida. Several staff positions with the 124th followed; then, ten years later, he

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became the battalion commander and deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, as part of Task Force Phoenix. Heading up 1st Brigade Embedded Training Team, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Gallant served under then Colonel Mark Milley, currently Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “As embedded trainers, we literally lived with our Afgan counterparts,” Gallant elaborated. Our soldiers learned the equipment left behind by Soviet forces and then trained Afgans to use it. That

was a ‘high adventure’ assignment,” he said, with a strong tinge of understatement in his voice. “We worked through interpreters but soon found that infantrymen of all nationalities have lots in common that facilitates communication.” Interestingly, two of Gallant’s three children were assigned to war zones at that same time: Daughter Rebecca, now 30, deployed with him as a member of his brigade command; son Russell, now 33, was then serving in Afghanistan with the

Jim Wilson was making plans to retire when 9/11 happened. These days, Wilson enjoys striper fishing — especially from his pedal kayak.

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The Gallant family on the dock of their new lake home in Penhook. Richard Gallant (far left) has held a wide varetity of posts, from training Afghan forces to serving as chief of staff at NORAD.

War College and once again leaving things at home in Carol’s capable hands. The couple looks forward to making new friends, hiking, boating, pickle ball and starting (or joining!) a New England Patriots fan club. Rich is eager to learn how to fish, and Carol wants to find a group doing stand-up paddle board yoga. She is also a retired certified financial planner who volunteers with TAPS as a mentor for Good Grief Camps and works for Zeiders as a contractor helping soldiers and families prepare for deployment.

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im Wilson retired from the Michigan Air National Guard in September of 2015 and promptly relocated from Washington, D.C. to Water’s Edge in Penhook, Franklin County. His 40-plus years of service included three as an enlisted airman at Fort Wayne, Indiana, followed by Officer Candidate School in Knoxville, TN. He was then sent to Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA, for the Air Force Navigation School.

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Army’s 1st Infantry Division. (The Gallant’s youngest, Michelle, did not join the military, but earned the distinction of being a National Military Child of the Year during high school in Green Cove Springs, Florida). Gallant’s second deployment was in 2010, to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, as a Colonel and commander of an infantry brigade combat team. “Command assignments are highlights for most every career military officer,” Gallant said. “Strong associations are created in a stressful combat environment. I remain impressed by the loyalty and dedication to cause exhibited by our military men and women.” Upon promotion to Brigadier General in January of 2011, Gallant’s component switched from the Army National Guard to the active U.S. Army. His fifth and final flag officer posting was as Chief of Staff, United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) at Peterson AFB, a Joint Services — and now Space Force — base in Colorado. Looking back, he stressed how important a career officer’s family is to his or her success. “Carol was the rock star that allowed me to pursue my passions. She and the kids endured many hardships along the way—always with grace, understanding and resilience.” While construction of the new house is underway, Gallant is often away doing senior officer mentoring for the Army

“That put me in the back seat of F4s flying out of Fort Wayne,” Wilson said, “followed by nine years as Range Officer at Camp Atterbury, an Army gunnery range, with the Air Force detachment stationed there. Denise and I were privileged to adopt twin girls from China toward the end of that tour,” he said. Later, as a Lt. Colonel, Wilson was assigned to Air Force headquarters at the Pentagon. “I was making plans to retire,” he said, “but that prospect abruptly ended 45 days later with the 9-11 attacks on the homeland.” Instead of retirement, Wilson embarked on an additional 14 years of active duty. Experience as an air traffic controller led to management of bombing ranges and airspace for a couple of years. Then, in 2003, he was tapped to help with the military’s BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) planning effort. “Our Christmas card list got shortened during that time,” he quipped. “It was not easy on old friendships with officer colleagues.” In 2008 Wilson was named Brigadier General in Michigan’s Air National Guard but remained in Washington for accessibility to Capitol Hill and the Pentagon. What had begun as a plan to be in the D.C. area for 3-5 years stretched to nearly 15. “It is a city like no other in the U.S.,” Wilson said. “You get that sense when the first question you’re asked upon showing up as the ‘new guy’ in the office is, ‘So what’s your commute?’ Your work day is about to extend on both ends!” These days, Wilson enjoys striper fishing — especially from his pedal kayak — and raves about the quality of SML’s water. He’s enjoyed wake sports with the Crusty Boarders elders’ wakeboard group, volunteers at Christ Community Church, and serves on the Water’s Edge homeowners association. “Retirement to SML offered the restful solitude and folksiness that we needed after Washington,” he said. “It was time to put our feet up and relax. Denise is thrilled to be here as well. She is involved with Christ Community Church and enjoys biking, bridge, sewing and boating. With one daughter in Richmond and the other in Charleston, W.V., getting to the lake is an easy drive, so we’ll see them often.”

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Rough Waters Hard-to-find boat parts have forced dealers and first responders to make tough choices to keep running. writing & photo by jason dunovant

hile cooling temperatures have slowed boating activity on Smith Mountain Lake, demand continues to be red hot in the industry. But new and used boats and boat parts are in short supply, which is impacting boat dealers locally, and nationwide. Popularity for new and used boats shot up at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Dale Runyon, owner of Bayside Marina and Yacht Club, had trouble keeping up with demand — most of his stock of new boats were sold before they even arrived at Smith Mountain Lake. The supply of new boats continued to be limited for local dealers this past summer. Runyon said his allotment was just a third of what it has 20

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been in previous years. Scott Reynolds, owner of Smith Mountain Boats, has had a similar experience. He usually has between 40 or 50 boats on his lot this time of year. Right now, he only has five. “Here lately things are getting pretty tight,” Reynolds said. If someone comes into the dealership to order a boat, Reynolds said it could take between four and seven months for it to arrive. Before 2020, it took less than ten weeks. The high demand has also increased the average price of a boat by 10 to 15%. “It’s frustrating for sure,” Reynolds said. The availability of boat parts has also been impacted. The problem was compounded this year by a nationwide supDale Runyon, owner ply chain issues. Runyon of Bayside Marina said parts he ordered from and Yacht Club, overseas are currently stuck diagnoses a boat in backed up ports waiting engine malfunction.

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to be offloaded. Repairs that usually took days now take months as mechanics wait on parts. Runyon said dealers used to give him an estimated date when parts would arrive. Supplies are so backed up on some parts that dealers don’t even provide a date anymore. “That’s hard for us to tell a customer,” Runyon said. “It’s not how we like to do business.” One local organization feeling the crunch of those supply chain issues is the Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Department. Briefly in November, the department had three of its boats in need of service and awaiting parts. “It was terrifying,” Chief Todd Ohlerich said of the three boats briefly being down. When the needed parts were not readily available, Ohlerich said he made the decision to salvage parts off one of the boats to fix issues with the other two and get them back in service. He said it was a decision he never imagined he would have to make, but felt he had no other option since parts were estimated to take months to arrive. Runyon was tasked with changing the necessary parts between the three boats. He said it was something he never expected he would have to do. The challenge Ohlerich was facing in December is finding a replacement lower unit for an outboard motor on the last boat still in need of repair. He said the unit is impossible to find and the manufacturer, Yamaha, is not providing information on when the part may be available. While activity at the lake has slowed down for the year, Ohlerich said he wants to have his full fleet available as soon as possible. He said the remaining eight boats have been strategically placed around the lake to assure there is no disruption in service. Ohlerich has even gone so far as to look at purchasing a new outboard motor in an effort to get the boat up and running faster, but Yamaha currently estimates a new outboard motor could take as long as 18 months to arrive. He said the current motor has had more than a decade of heavy use responding to calls on the lake and is likely nearing the end of its lifespan. Ohlerich said he was even considering a last resort of purchasing a outboard motor from Mercury to get the boat back in service faster, which would be an even greater expense. The issue is that he would have to then replace both outboard motors on the boat which would double the cost, as well as replace the boats’ controls and gauges to fit the new motors. Two new motors and new gauges could cost 22

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Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Department Chief Todd Ohlerich said three of the department’s rescue boats were recently out of service while awaiting scarce parts. “It was terrifying,” he said.

somewhere close to $100,000, Ohlerich said. It is a big difference from the estimated $6,000 cost of a new lower unit, but he said he wants to do what he can to get a lifesaving fire boat back in service as quickly as possible. “I’m done waiting,” Ohlerich said. “At some point you have to cut your losses.” The supply crunch is showing no signs of letting up. Reynolds said demand for new boats is still high and he doesn’t expect it to slow down before next year. Runyon also sees the issues continuing into next year and the foreseeable future. “I think its going to linger for quite a while.”

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More than Naps and Snacks New child care center in Moneta offers sign-language instruction, yoga and a garden kids can help maintain. Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center SML is a second location for the business which began in Lynchburg. Owner Laura Watlington said the time seemed right to expand as more people return to the office after the flexibility of the past 2 years. Opposite page: Children at the Lynchburg location learned how to launch their own businesses over the summer.

ynchburg-based Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center opened a new childcare facility in downtown Moneta late last

year. The new location, which is called Heavenly Hands Learning Center SML, offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. “We are not your ordinary childcare facility,” Laura Watlington, owner, said. The center offers both before-school and after-school care. “We offer a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math curriculum), teach sign language and have a physical fitness program that includes yoga, dance and sports.” The decision to open the center came from what Watlington described as a need for additional childcare services in the area. She explained that many parents are starting to go back into the office after having more flexibility over the past 22

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months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For that reason, she felt the timing was right to establish a second location. Edgar Tuck, who represents District 2 on the Bedford County Board of Supervisors, echoed Watlington’s comments. “So many working parents in the area have had to leave the workforce or reduce their hours solely because they lack childcare options. They are truly struggling,” he said. “Adding Heavenly Hands ELC to the business community at Smith Mountain Lake is exactly the kind of infrastructure we need to help parents continue to work for their families and contribute to the local economy.” When she started looking for locations around Smith Mountain Lake, Watlington said she was pleased to find the 1077 Town Circle Way location because it was already equipped to be a daycare. She added that it’s close proximity to Moneta Elementary School and Huddleston Elementary School was another selling point. The location is licensed to hold 100 individuals. Currently, 10 full-time and part-time staff members, including assistants, lead teachers and the director, are employed there. Watlington stressed that all employees have been properly vetted. Watlington hopes to differentiate herself from other day care centers based on her 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours of operation. “Even with the childcare that’s already here, their hours of operation aren’t conducive to what the families need,” she said. “Where we’re located, we’re going to have people working in Roanoke, Rocky Mount, Bedford and Lynchburg. They’ll have to be at work by around 7 or 8 o’clock. They’re getting off around 5 or 6 o’clock. We don’t

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want them to rush back. We want them to be at ease picking up their children.” Watlington said she feels her center also differentiates itself by embracing unique ways of engaging the children it serves. “We do more than the average babysitting with ABC and 123,” she said. She cited a garden that the children help maintain that grows herbs and vegetables. Another example she cited from

the Lynchburg location was the lesson in entrepreneurship children received over this past summer when they launched three businesses from scratch. Items produced by the businesses include candles, tumblers and T-shirts. “It was a huge success,” she said. Watlington became interested in childcare after volunteering with Seven Hills Home Health and Hospice

in Lynchburg. During that time, she observed just how important childcare was for the nursing staff. “They needed a reliable daycare to go to,” she said. She opened the Lynchburg location, which now serves 54 children, in April 2018. As time has gone on, Watlington has come to view her childcare business as an opportunity to improve lives for the better. “Everything starts with our children. They’re our base. They’re our future,” she said. Watlington’s daughter, Eboni Watlington, serves as director of operations for the Moneta facility. “We are excited to expand into the Smith Mountain Lake market and help those struggling with childcare to get back into the workforce,” Eboni said. “We are also currently hiring both fulltime and part-time teachers, so anyone interested in applying should visit our website at heavenlyhandselc.com.” — Laker Staff

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The Dog A stray is given up for a second time, but with its first chance for happiness.

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ike many Smith Mountain Lake her with food and then catch her, but she was a wily neighborhoods, ours has its share of dogs. little thing and would not be coaxed or cornered. Mostly they are leashed, but sometimes one The Humane Society came out a couple of times gets to wandering. So it did not stand out terribly but had no luck, either. Over July and August, we when I saw a dog in a field while I was driving over kept track of her whereabouts and her food intake. 4th of July weekend of 2018. There were lots of fami- Some of us got close to getting her in a garage or lies and guests around, as there are on holiday week- on a porch, but at the last minute she would turn ends, and I figured the owner was not far behind. and flee. And she was fast! Skittles was obviously a trained About a week later, though, I saw the same dog, still without an owner. My neighbors had seen it too, and hunting dog (I later learned she was a Plott Hound) we tried to figure out where it belonged. Someone and when she saw deer even way far off, she disappeared like a shot. I have never seen any dog said they’d seen that same dog miles away cover ground the way she could, and afteracross Rte. 40, hanging around a Minute Essay wards she’d come running back just as fast, Mart. Others said it was clearly a female who by Tica tail wagging and ears perked, and I swear she had recently given birth and had probably Simpson was smiling. That dog was born to run, and been dumped. We were appalled and conit was beautiful to watch her. cerned, but she was mighty wary of everyone. There were a few wonderful routines we got into I got to know this dog because, although she was scared of people, she loved other dogs. She was over the hot August days. Early in the morning, Lars happy to come sniff and play with other canines and I would come out the front door and wander and she definitely trusted our Lars, a Norwegian down the drive to the road, which faces an overElkhound who never met a soul he didn’t love – grown field. Skittles would raise her head above the or, he was certain, who didn’t love him. Lars got long grasses, stretch, yawn, and come trotting over along with every living creature, so he and this dog to walk with us. When we returned, I’d leave a bowl became buddies. I would have Lars on leash and of food and one of water in the drive (these were she would walk ahead or alongside, or in circles loaned by a kind neighbor whose dog had passed. around us. But she would not let me or anyone I also got donations of food. It really did take a vilelse get close. If we tried, she’d bolt. She was mighty lage!) while Lars ate in the house. Sometimes she’d thin, and yes, she must have had puppies not long sit out on the drive and sometimes she’d wander ago. She must have been through quite a lot, out in off to find some other bowl of food and water. We the open and running across roads and losing her realized she was playing us like a fiddle, so the Facepups - however that had happened. But she was book page began to include who was feeding her, still so full of joy! Whenever she saw us, she came bounding up as if Lars were her long-lost brother. From neighbors that we’d meet walking or in Welcome to Mountain Muse the grocery store or eventually through a special • Starting with this issue, Laker Magazine will feature Facebook group, we learned that many of us were essays, short stories, poems and visual arts from creators around the lake. We’re calling these offerings leaving food and water out for this dog. For want of “Mountain Muse.” To let us know what you think of anything better to call her, we named her “Skittles” of the pieces and to suggest writers and artists we because she was so skittish. Many folks tried to coax should feature, email aila.boyd@roanoke.com.

“She needed open ground, far from roads, and the company of other hunters. I knew this, and I know it still. But giving her over is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.”

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at what time, and how she seemed. Some mornings, I would go out to the dock and get my paddleboard, and she would follow me, always curious. Once I pushed off, she would run along the shore as far as she was able, keeping her eye on me out on the water. Eventually, there would come a point where the land didn’t curve the right way and she could no longer follow. She’d stand and bark with that very distinctive Plott Hound howl, and eventually turn and wander off to find something else to amuse her. She also had a habit of running after the car when I left, but if I stopped and tried to get her in or to catch her, she’d back away. This happened with many of us. We knew she needed veterinary help and we knew she was still way too thin, but no matter how we all tried we could not get her to trust us enough to let us touch her. Fall came, and I returned to the school where I taught, and was only at our lake home on some weekends. I saw her sometimes and I kept up with her whereabouts and almost-rescues on Facebook. The days got colder and we all worried. One weekend in late October, I was at the lake and there was a terrible thunderstorm with a pelting, cold rain. I saw Skittles as I brought Lars in from our late afternoon walk, as the sky was darkening. She came and said hello and then saw that I was going into the house, so she turned and walked away, but she looked so dejected and miserable and sopping that I called her back. And she actually came. I put food out on our covered front porch, after trying to get her to come into the house with no success. She would not come up the steps to the porch, just sat on the walk in the rain. At about 8 that evening, I peeked out the front window and saw that she was, finally, up on the porch. The wind was whipping leaves around, the thunder shook the house, and I tiptoed out the back door to come around to the front. Her snout was wrapped in her tail and she was so small, curled into a ball on our wel28

come mat. I approached her slowly, certain she’d take flight any second, but she let me come up and sit down on the floor and take her head in my lap. She was shaking. I took her in my lap and held her for a long time, until the worst of the storm was over. Then I took the leash out of my pocket and wrapped it around her neck to lead her to the garage, where she was safe and warm for the night. She did not fight me. It was as if she finally said to herself, “Enough.” We took her to the Franklin County Humane Society, and they were terrific. They spayed her and watched her recovery, tested for parasites and worms, and she came back with a number of antibiotics and instructions to feed her well. She jumped into my car like a pro and came to my house to find Lars wagging his tail. She promptly fell asleep on his bed. A friend of a friend has a hunting farm, with several hunting dogs, and he very wonderfully offered to take the dog. I would have loved to keep her. We definitely had a bond. But I feared that she would run off again, and that I would always have to keep her on a leash, which seemed like a crime. Truly, that dog loved to run, and not small distances. It’s like that scene in the movie “Chariots of Fire” where the Olympic athlete says he can feel God’s presence in his very bones when he runs. She needed open ground, far from roads, and the company of other hunters. I knew this, and I know it still. But giving her over is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I have been out to the farm to visit, and that is one happy dog. She’s still a little skittish around most people but she has bonded with one in particular and can run free – and come back. She is well loved, well cared for, and I feel mighty grateful for the whole experience, though I wish people would not simply abandon their dogs. This one dog, at least, had a happy outcome. Which is why, when I handed her over to the farm manager and he asked her name, I did not hesitate. “Lucky,” I said. “Her name is Lucky.”

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Tica Simpson • Tica Simpson is a newly retired history teacher who enjoys not being busy. She is a rower and wishes there were a masters rowing club here at the lake but is happy to go out on her husband’s boat and play Cleopatra. They enjoy golf, walking, and puttering in the kitchen. Simpson is discovering all the great organizations, groups, trails, and sites in the area now that she is not working. Currently, she and her husband have a 2-year-old German Shepherd named Greta.

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Peggy Crowley Clutz (Page 30) • Peggy Crowley Clutz escaped the cold of western New York state in 1965 going to college in Virginia and again in 2004 when she moved to Smith Mountain Lake. Out on her back porch one spring afternoon an eagle flew by and landed in a tulip poplar tree. The branch did not break but something inside Clutz did — the floodgates of storytelling. A blanket invitation to submit material to an anthology through Lake Writers at Smith Mountain Lake made it possible for Peggy to have her first two stories published. At age 73 she is still going strong, writing daily.

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Lakeside Seasons of Joy by Peggy Crowley Clutz

Winter

Summer

Colder temperatures and chilly winds blow

You wake up hearing a familiar squawk and

Waves look darker as they rise and fall towards shore

Open the drapes to see a heron perched on the

Clothes are heavier and you gravitate towards warmth

Dock roof, your face lights up at the reality of summer

Whether the fireplace, standing over a heat register or

Better make sure the port-a-potty is down at the dock where

Taking time to open a bottle of wine, smell the cork,

The new life vests are hung and dead bugs swept away

Give the glass a slight tilt and enjoy seeing legs and

Old birds’ nests are taken down and you fill window boxes

As the glass gets closer you smell the earthy aroma

With flowers purchased at Lowes or Wal-Mart

And then the rim is on your lips and tongue

Kayaks are hung and rafts are cleaned and blown up

Where you feel the warmth fill your mouth and throat

Visitors start to arrive and we go down the path

Oh happy night where work is completed for the day

In the golf cart, the back full of food and utensils – and wine

And you can relax and enjoy looking out the window

There is an air of joyous relief – we made it to summer

Watching the snow swirl and then build mounds that

The ritual of putting out the hammock is our signal

Make your yard look like the Sahara desert

Neighbors stop by for a chat once their kayaks are secured

You gravitate towards heartier meals and make sure

We enjoy catching up on local news and when they leave

Not to miss any dessert even if it is Jell-O – green being the best

Dinner is at the dock and we wait for sunset

Catalogs are scrutinized to make sure you have new

That magical, comfortably happy time of night

Line for the boat and bigger life vests for the kids Who have outgrown almost everything they wear

Fall

Sea gulls squawk and hunker down on the marina roof

My very favorite season of all with

Their safe spot and lookout for unsuspecting fish

Early morning mist on the water Earthy smells, wooly bears active

Spring

Apple festivals and grapes, corn stalks

Still chilly but the sun seems warmer on your face

Cooler temps and bright colors on the trees

Daylight is a bit longer now and your innards start to stir

Fun to watch the leaves drop – some float down in a twirl

Thinking ahead of what is to come – an awakening of

And some are in a hurry and fall straight down

The earth and your senses and of all the things to come

Deer are seen in the back yard munching on acorns

Walking and jogging again, tuning up the bikes, making

Squirrels are busy hoarding the peanuts we put out

Sure the gas cans for the boat are topped up and ready

The feeder for the Baltimore Orioles is up – but where are they?

Amazon packages arrive with new hardware and you

Geese wake us up in the early morning with honking

Don’t mind taking the time to spruce up the dock

As they head south in their v-honkle

After the hard winter waves pounded for months

Heartier food just feels like the right thing to eat again

Touch up painting is done on the dock and deck

The dock house is cleared out, kayaks put away

You call the marina and schedule a boat tune-up

We head to the house with another season under our belts

Not wanting to miss any time out on the water Bees are abundant around the Itea and our getty images/istock plus

Hummingbirds arrive again at the feeder

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Taking a Break

by roger firestone • Oil on panel • 24” x 36”

Behind the painting: “Two auction goers, who are spending the morning at a local farm equipment auction, are taking a moment from the bidding to rest on this old field tractor,” artist Roger Firestone said. “This was one of the many excursions taken to find subjects and references for future paintings. These gentlemen were in a befitting location; their differences only to be seen in the type of clothing they wore and the subtle expressions on their faces; their reactions to the activity taking place in front of them is captured, yet we can only guess what they might do for a living, where they live, or their social influences. Both are pure, yet contrasting Americana.”  About the artist: Roger Firestone grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was trained in the arts by his father, who was an artist and art educator. Together they traveled to the major museums and galleries in eastern United States and throughout Europe. He began his art education at Kutztown University and later at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and received a fellowship from RIT in media arts. Firestone has traveled throughout Europe, and most recently, to Asia and Cuba for the purpose of collecting field references to be used for future paintings. Firestone has participated in regional, state, and international shows where he received awards and recognition and is a member of a number of art associations. “My primary interest is in portraiture and working with human figures in their natural settings. I focus on a realistic approach, seeking to communicate the subject in an emotional way. I appreciate the God-given talents given to me," he said. 

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Classic ‘Hatchet’ speaks vividly to the pain and promise of adolescence Editor’s note: This is a new column in which the Laker has partnered with the Westlake branch of the Franklin County Public Library. It will appear in every edition of the Laker. The goal of the column is to highlight books, whether they be fiction or nonfiction, that relate to bodies of water. by Joesephine Clarke

Hatchet Gary Paulsen Simon & Schuster, 192 pp. Paperback: $8.99

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Joesephine Clarke • Joesephine Clarke has been the manager of the Westlake branch of the Franklin County Public Library since 2013. She received her Master’s degree in Information Science from University of Tennessee in 2005. Originally from Maine, she lives with her family in Roanoke County. When not at the library, she’s home reading, gardening, cooking, or enjoying the outdoors.

lost one of my literary heroes this fall. Gary Paulsen, noted children’s and young adult author, died in October at age 82. For over thirty years his books have never lost their appeal to me. Best known for his coming of age novel, Hatchet, Paulsen’s genius was his ability to write from a young person’s perspective without any hint of inauthenticity. Charles McGrath, former editor of The New York Times Book Review, wrote, “Except perhaps for not being quite gross enough, Paulsen has mastered the very hard trick of sounding exactly like a 12-year-old without being either cute or condescending.” Indeed, Paulsen’s amazing recall allowed him not only to detail his own complex childhood, but also to channel a child’s precise feelings of powerlessness, curiosity, and independence into his memorable characters. As such, teachers and librarians have used his adventure laden stories to recruit reluctant readers for years. His stories can captivate readers of all ages, even ones who might dismiss the idea of reading young adult literature. Hatchet is the story of Brian, a young teen whose plane wrecks in a lake in the wilds of Canada. Alone with scant resources (including a hatchet), Brian’s story of survival highlights not only his physical challenges but his fundamental spiritual transformation. Hatchet is just as impactful when I read it again recently as when I first encountered it as an 11-year-old and subsequently begged my parents for my very own ax. Paulsen’s extensive collection of work includes coming of age survival stories, humorous novels, and stories of outdoorsmanship. He mined his own chaotic childhood (detailed in his 2021 autobiography Gone to the Woods) for tidbits that resurfaced in many of his novels. His genuine enthusiasm and reverence for the outdoors and nature’s beauty and callousness are apparent in nearly all his books. His life was a highlight reel of adrenaline surges. He was raised by inattentive, alcoholic parents and learned early to depend on his wits and abilities. By age 10, he had already survived the rootlessness of being shuttled between family members, witnessed an ocean plane crash and subsequent shark attack, and lived in the Philippines. By adolescence he supported himself (barely) by living off the forest in Minnesota. A poor student, Paulsen befriended a librarian in his early teens, and reading and writing became constants in his interesting, adventure filled life. In later years his passion for dogs and dogsledding prompted books like My Life in Dog Years and Dogsong. He worked at a variety of professions ranging from ranch hand to magazine editor. Throughout his life he prized adventure, the remote wilderness, and aloneness and competed in the Alaskan Iditarod three times. As a librarian, I often agree with readers that many prolific authors have varying degrees of success with their books, believing one book far superior to the others. Not so with Gary Paulsen’s extensive collection, in which they all shine. As Paulsen said: “I owe everything I am and everything I will ever be to books.”

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Easing the Pain From muscles pulled during pickleball to recovery after surgery, physical therapists help Lakers keep moving. writing & photography by jERRY HALE

njoying life to the fullest at Smith Mountain Lake requires feeling good physically. Plenty of energy, reasonable stamina and the ability to move about without experiencing pain in muscles and joints — both during and after sports and other strenuous activity — are minimum prerequisites for fully savoring what this paradise has to offer. Unfortunately, there are factors that can intervene. Sprains, strains, hyper-extensions and other sports injuries — from ankle twists at pickleball to strained backs or shoulders from water skiing — are on that list. So are recoveries from surgeries needed to repair injured ACLs, pinched nerves and deteriorated knee, hip and shoulder joints—all more likely as Lakers age toward and into our retirement years. Fortunately, though, there are close-by physical therapy (PT) clinics that can help us get back to our favorite activities and pass-times. The following profiles should help those seeking the relief PT can provide select the care provider best suited to their needs.

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Rehab Associates Serving SML patients from one office on Rt. 122 just north of Downtown Moneta and another in Westlake across Rt. 122 from Kroger, Rehab Associates strives to be convenient to both Bedford and Franklin County Lakers. Said Ben Hodges, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) who’s worked for Rehab Associates for 10 years including four since earning his doctorate from Radford University. “Our goal is to get people back to their normal everyday life after injuries or surgeries, and we also do preventative pain interventions, strengthening of key muscle groups and working to improve balance.” Most common treatments focus on strengthening and relieving pain in knees, shoulders and lower backs following surgeries or simply to relieve chronic discomfort. “We opened the Westlake office shortly before COVID hit,” Hodges said, “and our weekly patient count dropped from about 80 to 40 as people selfquarantined and elective surgeries were canceled by hospitals overwhelmed with COVID patients.” Now the Westlake office sees about 90-100 patients per week, using standard medical facility COVID-safety protocols that include masking, distancing and rigorous disinfecting of all equipment touched. Both clinic locations are open weekdays by appointment for one-on-one evaluations and supervised rehab exercise, though former patients can pay a small fee to visit for self-guided use of rehab equipment to maintain their progress.

CORA Physical Therapy Opened in 1998 after CORA bought Professional Therapies of Roanoke, this conveniently-located provider specializes in Vestibular Rehab—treatment of vertigo, dizziness and other balance issues — as well as achieving full recovery from sports injuries like sprains, muscle pulls, tendon strains, etc. Brooke Martin, a resident of Waterfront who also earned her PT doctorate from Radford, heads up the office, assisted by Certified Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Neil Shaw. CORA’s brochure says, “Find us exactly where you want us,” and lists clinics in Daleville, Vinton, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Bedford, Rocky Mount and Roanoke. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by appointment. 540-721-4199. All insurances accepted.

Carilion Clinic Outpatient Therapy “We opened in July 2019,” said Deborah Joyce, a 37 year Carilion veteran and leader for outpatient therapy since 2009. “The closest Carilion PT clinic for Lakers had been Rocky Mount or Roanoke—

further than we wanted them to have to drive for outpatient PT. This new location puts us nearly next door to the Carilion Wellness Center and our Primary Care office behind Kroger,”--both in the shadow of the Westlake water tower.” Joyce said the most common services provided relate to neck and back pain and post-operative orthopedic rehab for joint replacement and other orthopedic injuries. Treating sports injuries such as ACL tears, sprains and strains and age-related joint issues is also common. Treatment of stroke, Parkinson’s disease and vestibular rehab — exercise programs to improve balance and reduce dizziness — is also offered. Added Joyce: “We’re holding close to 100 therapy sessions per week at Westlake, each a oneon-one treatment session with consultation with trained therapists Jenna Warren or Elaine Pelletier. We see all ages from eight years up, including many retirees. Lately, we are seeing patients who are weak and debilitated as a result of months of confinement or interruption of their normal routine activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Local physical therapists Jesse Patton (above) and Elaine Pelletier (opposite page) work with patients. Dr. Ben Hodges uses a dynamometer to measure progress on rebuilding grip strength after hand surgery.

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Dry needling: A more scientific take on accupuncture Selected PT clinics offer Dry

Needling for treatment of pain and movement impairment issues. In a typical session, “dry” (meaning non-medicationtreated) needles are inserted into muscle tissue to promote faster healing, improve blood circulation, relax muscle fibers and reduce inflammatory pressure that causes discomfort. PT therapists offering dry needling treatments must be specially certified in the procedure. Dry needling is typically used in

Dr. Ben Hodges sets up an electrical stimulation machine to help relax a patient’s sore lower back muscles.

conjunction with physio massage and muscle group exercises and, unlike acupuncture, is applied directly to affected musculature rather than to one or more of the human body's twelve “chi” (also spelled “qi” or “ki”) meridians (energy channels) often credited with circulating life-giving forces throughout the body. Laker Jan Brockman of Montgomery Farms in Franklin County raves about her pain relief from dry needling treatments by Dr. Hodges at Rehab Associates. Severed muscles and nerves from her vertabrae fusion surgeries in June, 2019 and December, 2020, left her with loss of sensation in her upper legs. Regular PT helped, but there was significant lingering pain, and her surgeon suggested she try dry needling that began last September. Her treatment course of 20 sessions has

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helped significantly. “I was to the point where I couldn't walk to the mailbox without need to lay down and recover,” Brockman said. “Now I'm doing a mile or more per day and can twist both directions without significant pain. I can even put on my own socks! As for discomfort from the needle insertions themselves, Brockman shrugs: “I don't feel anything beyond an occasional prick. Ben is very gentle, any minor discomfort during treatment is well worth the results I've experienced.”

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Pamela Strump, a resident of Terrill Woods, is suffering from degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis. “It had gotten really bad,” she said. “I was in constant pain from my neck down to my lower back. My movement was severely restricted, and I began stumbling. My pain management doctor suggested physical therapy. Six weeks into treatments, the chronic pain has diminished considerably. The therapists at Rehab Associates have prescribed stretches and exercises to do at home and are showing me how to sit and bend in ways that won’t aggravate my back. I feel really good about my progress.” Barb Hofelich of Waterfront in Moneta has used physical therapy for three different issues: preparation of her back to aid recovery from a pair of surgeries in 2008; relief of sciatic-nerve pain in a leg a few years ago as recommended by her family doctor; and, most recently, balance improvement and extremity strengthening. “In each case, PT has been my route to getting better. The therapists have all done a wonderful job,” she said. Barb’s husband Tom has also recently had a PT series to help ease Parkinson’s symptoms. “It helped him a lot,” she said, “but he’s having trouble continuing his exercises at home.” The experts emphasize that long-lasting improvement is most often experienced by patients who maintain a program of stretches and exercises prescribed as their treatment series comes to an end. “That’s not Tom at the moment,” she said. “But we’re working on it.”

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Health & Wellness Guide A fit and healthy life is achievable! Especially at Smith Mountain Lake, where health and wellness providers abound. Use our guide to find doctors, dentists, gyms and more. compiled by LAKER STAFF

A ssisted L i v ing F acilities / S enior C are S pecialists Brandon Oaks

3804 Brandon Ave., Roanoke 540-776-2600, brandonoaks.net

Independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation and nursing care on one campus

Carriage Hill Retirement

1203 Roundtree Drive, Bedford 540-586-5982, carriagehillretirement.com

Assisted-living and memory care facility offering 24-hour staffing, emergency call system, three meals daily with meal reminders, weekly/daily housekeeping, linen services daily and social and recreational programs

English Meadows

931 Ashland Ave, Bedford 540-586-8232, www.englishmeadowsslc.com

A 200-acre assisted-living facility with a 230-resident capacity. Among the amenities is an “aging in place” structure that brings health care to residents so they can stay in their chosen room as long as possible

Heart and Hands

6200 Jubal Early Highway, Hardy 540-525-2160

A ranch-style home with a large, open-floor plan with three bedrooms, two full baths, dining room and kitchen. It offers feeding, bathing and taking blood pressure, temperature and blood sugar to provide 24/7 round-the-clock care

Home Instead Senior Care

6349 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke 540-297-1900, homeinstead.com

An in-home care agency, which may include assistance with trips to the doctor, reminders to take the right medication at the right time, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, shopping and Alzheimer’s and dementia care

King’s Grant

350 Kings Way Road, Martinsville 800-462-4649, sunnyside.cc

A continuing care retirement community offering cottages, apartments and patio homes in a variety of floor plans that provide independent living, assisted living and nursing care in one community

Pheasant Ridge Retirement Residence

4435 Pheasant Ridge Road S.W., Roanoke 540-627-5011, pheasantridgeslc.com

A residence for senior adults who wish to maintain their independent lifestyles but may need some assistance to do so. Memory care services are provided for residents with Alzheimer’s or related dementia

Runk & Pratt SML Retirement Village

115 Retirement Dr., Hardy 540-719-1300, runkandpratt.com

All-inclusive assisted living and memory care with 24-hour personal care assistance, medical management, daily meals and snacks, as well as activities and events. The Cottages at Runk & Pratt offer one-level cottages available for deeded purchase

Safe Harbor

4448 Old Mill Road, Hardy 540-890-5971, safeharborcare.net

A private home offering long-term, personalized care for the elderly with experienced staff. It specializes in nutrition and uses institution-grade technology to enhance the lives of patients

The Glebe

200 The Glebe Blvd., Danville 540-627-6534, theglebe.org

All-inclusive, nonprofit, faith-based continuing care retirement community that offers licensed assisted living, licensed nursing care, rehabilitative therapy and an on-site clinic

The Summit

1400 Enterprise Drive, Lynchburg 434-582-1500, summitlynchburg.com

A life plan continuing care retirement community offering a 143-acre residence with maintenance-free living, health care services and a variety of activities. Assisted living and a health and rehab center are on site

Lucas Therapies

400 Old Franklin Tpke., #121, Rocky Mount, 540-772-8022

Myofascial release specialties in outpatient orthopedics and aquatic therapy, as well as sports and industrial medicine. We also offer a full wellness program including personal training and nutritional services

New Day Chiropractic

263 Franklin St., #5, Rocky Mount 540-243-9137, newdaychiropractic.com

Chiropractic, myofascial release therapy, neuro-emotional technique.

Rocky Mount Chiropractic and Sports Injury

546 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount 540-483-7620, rockymountchiro.com

Treatment of injuries caused by auto and work accidents as well as headaches, arthritis, chronic pain, lower back pain, extremity injuries, shoulder/neck pain; accepts patients newborn to adult

Smith Mountain Lake Chiropractic Center P.C.

15388 Moneta Road, Moneta 540-297-1085, smithmountainlakechiro.com

Treatment of headaches, arthritis, hand and finger numbness, as well as back, leg and neck pain

Trochim Family Chiropractic

60 Meadow View Ave., Rocky Mount 540-483-1811, rochimfamilychiropractic.com

Providing quality family chiropractic care that is patient-centered and focused on getting practice members well and maintaining good health. Resources and counseling in all aspects of health, including exercise, nutrition and stress management

Tuck Chiropractic Clinic

301 W. Main St., Bedford 540-586-1105, tuckclinic.com

Treatment of lower back pain (with and without leg, knee and foot pain), neck pain (with and without arm and hand pain), headaches (with and without neck pain)

Tuck Chiropractic Clinic

490 S. Main St., Rocky Mount 540-483-4444, tuckclinic.com

Treatment of lower back pain (with and without leg, knee and foot pain), neck pain (with and without arm and hand pain), headaches (with and without neck pain)

Westlake Chiropractic Health Services

70 Scruggs Road, Suite 106, Moneta 540-721-0044, On Facebook

Treatment of headaches, shoulder syndromes, neck pain and pelvic/low back issues; works extensively with chronic and acute extremity issues

D entists

Blue Ridge Dental Group

12925 Booker T. Washington Highway, Suite 202, Hardy, 540-328-0098, blueridgedentalgroup.com

Cosmetic and general dentistry, hygiene, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, bondings, white fillings, dental implants, crowns, porcelain inlays and bridges; restoration, Invisalign and PerioLase non-surgical laser periodontal treatments

Crooked Road Family Dentistry

40 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount 540-483-5544, crookedroaddental.com

Family, cosmetic and restorative dentistry provided with gentle service and personalized attention

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D entists Franklin Dental Associates

490 S. Main St., Suite 201, Rocky Mount 540-483-5241, On Facebook

Prevention care and cleanings, fillings, extractions, cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening, crowns and bridges, root canals, partials, dentures, veneers, periodontal care, implant consultations

Frank L. Sherman Jr., D.D.S.

308 E. Main St., Bedford, 540-586-8080

General dentistry, dentures

Henritze Dental Group

1656 N. Main St., Rocky Mount 540-483-3368, henritzedental.com

Full-service dentistry, including crowns and bridges, implants, some root canals, all-porcelain crowns and veneers, sealants and fluoride treatments, comprehensive exams and regular check-ups, composite (tooth-colored) fillings, full and partial dentures, extractions, teeth whitening

Millard N. Radford, D.D.S.

740 Old Franklin Turnpike, Suite 3, Rocky Mount, 540-489-8191

General dentistry

Moneta Dentistry

4860 Rucker Road, Suite 3, Moneta 540-297-7737, monetadentistry.com

Crowns and bridges, dentures and partials, cleanings, sedation dentistry, extractions, root canals, sapphire whitening, implant dentistry, gum disease and Lumineer veneers

Park Dental Solutions

1175 Franklin St., Rocky Mount 540-483-7577, parkdentalsolutions.com

General dentistry with an emphasis on treatment of patients with dental anxiety

PeaksView Dental

167 W. Main St., Bedford 540-874-2039, peaksviewdental.com

Preventive dental therapies, cosmetic dentistry, endodontic therapy, replacement of missing teeth, surgical, orthodontics, emergency care and trauma

Smith Mountain Lake Dental Practice

15 Westwind Road, Moneta 540-721-3800, smithmountainlakedentalpractice.com

From basic checkups to complex reconstructive work for senior citizens, adults and children; extractions, root canals and dental implants; located next to Dairy Queen at Westlake

D entists - orthodontics Roanoke Valley Orthodontics

490 S. Main St., Suite 202, Rocky Mount 540-563-1640, roanokevalleyortho.com

Board-certified orthodontist offering a wide variety of treatment options ranging from traditional appliances to the latest orthodontic advancements; traditional metal and clear ceramic braces, along with the Clear Correct or Invisalign systems

Wheelock & Johnson Orthodontics

3231 Electric Road SW, Roanoke 540-989-5621, wjortho.com

Services include metal and clear braces for children, teens and adults, Invisalign clear aligners and Invisalign teen and SureSmile innovative technology

RidgeView Dermatology

278 Westlake Road, Hardy, 540-759-7500, ridgeviewdermatology.com

Jason Givan, M.D., FAAD, FACMS, Samantha Hill, M.D., FAAD, Carrie Cobb, M.D., FAAD, Kristen Kuk, M.D.

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F itness C enters Bedford Area Family YMCA (Main)

1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford 540-586-3483, bedfordymca.org

Fitness equipment and classes, aquatics, basketball, ropes course, indoor climbing, youth and childcare services

Body Shoppe Fitness LLC

130 Scruggs Road, Suite 206, Moneta 540-721-1200, bodyshoppefitness.com

Offering private, partner and small group personal training, health coaching and AllCore360° specialized core training

Cabana Fitness Center at Mariner’s Landing

1011 Mariners Village Drive, Huddleston 540-297-9393, mlcalm.com

Water aerobics and fitness classes, 24-hour access, fitness trails. Participants do not have to be owners or residents at Mariners Landing to join

Carilion Wellness Westlake

157 Westlake Road, Hardy 540-719-3150, carilionwellness.com

Cardio theater, group exercise classes, indoor lap pool, warm water therapy pool, hot tub, functional training studio, Keiser fitness equipment, treadmills, recumbent bikes, ellipticals and more

Franklin County Family YMCA (Rocky Mount Branch)

235 Technology Drive, Rocky Mount 540-489-9622, franklincountyymca.org

Fitness equipment and classes, aquatics, basketball, walking track, youth and childcare services

Franklin County Family YMCA (SML Branch)

293 First Watch Drive, Hardy 540-721-9622, franklincountyymca.org

Fitness equipment and classes, tennis, racquetball, basketball, walking track, youth and childcare services

Jazzercise

13105 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy, 540721-1988, jazzercise.com

15 exercise classes per week with memberships available

Moneta Athletic Club

1039 Mayberry Crossing, Moneta 540-297-6221, monetaathleticclub.org

Local fitness center

SML Zumba & Kickboxing

13455 Booker T. Washington Highway, Suite 105, Moneta, 540-855-4622, On Facebook

Zumba classes and cardio kickboxing offered by certified Zumba fitness instructors

The Centre at VitaZen

12787 Booker T. Washington Highway, Suite 103, Hardy, 540-721-9365, thecentreatvitazen.com

Hatha Yoga sessions seven days a week. Session tickets may be purchased individually; see website for schedule

Underground Fitness

400 Scruggs Road, Suite 1600, Moneta 540-352-8994, undergroundfitnesssml.com

Large variety of strength-training equipment, separate cardio room with wireless entertainment, full locker rooms for both men and women, keyless entry, open seven days a week 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Weatherford Performance Training

Smith Mountain Lake and Danville 434-251-1095, weatherfordperformance.com

A training business specializing in speed and strength training for athletes of all sports and ages with a focus on injury prevention and ability enhancement

Bedford Hearing Aids LLC

810 Blue Ridge Ave., Suite E, Bedford 540-587-0036

Free hearing test, multiple brands of hearing aids available, service on new and used hearing aids

Beltone Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers

SML, Rocky Mount and Bedford locations 866-521-7164, beltone.com

Hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, care and service. Call for details and directions

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272 Westlake Road, Suite 2, Hardy 540-721-7798, connecthearing.com

Free hearing screening, hearing aid evaluation, hearing aid fitting, hearing aid sales, lifetime care program, diagnostic audiology services available, tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing, video otoscopes, Bluetooth technology, hearing aid batteries, assistive listening devices, custom ear molds, hearing aid repairs, accessories

Miracle-Ear

12925 Booker T. Washington Highway, #104A, Hardy 540-585-4007, miracle-ear.com/locations/hardy-va

Offering a range of hearing aid options to personally fit any lifestyle

SML Hearing Center

1100 Celebration Ave., Suite 210, Moneta 540-297-9111, smlhearingcenter.com

Locally owned, full-service hearing aid center dedicated to bringing the community the latest in hearing technology. Free hearing evaluations and a full range of digital, programmable hearing aids

Soundz Smith Mountain Lake

1335-A Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy 540-9120128, soundzhearingcva.com

Free hearing test, hearing aid repair, hearing aid consultation, hearing aid fitting, hearing aid batteries, house calls

A Nurse’s Touch Home Care

110 Starling Ave., Martinsville 540-238-5056, anursestouch.net

A personal home care agency offering services with personal care, grooming, meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, medication, supervision and more

Amedisys

5221 Valley Park Drive, Suite 1A, Roanoke 540-265-5980, amedysis.com

Offering home health services, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy and more, and hospice care

AmeriCare Plus

118 S. Bridge St., Bedford 844-407-2273, americarepluspc.com

Personal care and live-in agency providing homemaker services, companion care, pet assistance and mother’s helper

Carilion Clinic Home Health Care

390 S. Main St., Suite 105, Rocky Mount 35 Medical Court, Hardy, 540-489-6503, 540-719-3140, carilionclinic.org

Skilled nursing, wound and ostomy care; disease management education; occupational, speech and physical therapy; medication education; social services, telehealth, home health aides and IV therapy

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

P.O. Box 838, Hardy, 540-685-0646, nhnsml.com

A nonprofit whose mission is to provide a ministry that helps residents (60 and older) continue to live comfortably, safely and connected to their community in their own home as long as is practical. Now offering short-term care to seniors recovering from illness or surgery. Limited coverage area

Team Nurse Inc.

265 Franklin St., Rocky Mount 540-483-3555, teamnurse.com

In-home medical staffing service providing certified nursing assistants, nurse aides, personal care aides, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and a personal care aide certification class

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H ospice S er v ices Carilion Clinic Hospice - Franklin

390 S. Main St., Rocky Mount 540-489-6503, carilionclinic.org

Offering skilled nursing, spiritual counselors, bereavement support and volunteers. A community nonprofit hospice serving the needs of all terminally ill adults, children and their families

Centra Hospice

1621 Whitfield Drive, Bedford 540-587-6592, centrahealth.com

Specialized care at end-of-life offering support in the patient’s home, assisted living, nursing facilities, hospitals and Centra’s hospice houses

Good Samaritan Hospice

2408 Electric Road, Roanoke 888-466-7809, goodsamhospice.org

Providing palliative care to enable a patient to live his final days as fully as possible, surrounded by care, compassion and dignity

H ospitals & C linics Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

1613 Oakwood St., Bedford 540-586-2441, centrahealth.com

A 50-bed hospital operated by Centra

Carilion Clinic Family & Internal Medicine

282 Westlake Road, Hardy 540-721-2689, carilionclinic.org

Offering services, including acute care, immunizations, well visits, physical exams, telemedicine, care coordination and medical home

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital

390 S. Main St., Rocky Mount 540-483-5277, carilionclinic.org

A wide range of medical and surgical services, including outpatient and emergency department services

Centra Gretna Medical Center

291 McBride Lane, Gretna 434-656-1274, centrahealth.com

Provides health care, including bariatric surgery, emergency care, mammography, neurology and PACE (A Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Free Clinic of Franklin County Inc.

1171 Franklin St., Rocky Mounta 540-489-7500, bernardhealthcare.com

Medical care, prescription medicines, basic lab testing, referral to specialists and imaging, specialty care for diabetics, women’s health care

LewisGale Physicians - Westlake

400 Scruggs Road, Suite 2300, Moneta 540-719-0424, lgphysicians.com

General and interventional cardiology, pulmonary medicine, arthritis and rheumotology care and sleep medicine

Velocity Care Urgent Care by Carilion Clinic

13205 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy 540-719-1815, velocitycarebycarilion.com

For urgencies that aren’t emergencies; no appointment necessary; physicals for sports, employment and more; Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

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Maven at the Lake

84 Westlake Road, Suite 112, Hardy 540-719-4247, mavenatthelake.com

Body scrubs and wraps, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, reflexology; facials, pregnancy, personal injury, athletes and chronic conditions

Miracle Hands of Massage Therapy

180 AMT Tech Drive, Suite 202, Rocky Mount 540-489-4263, miraclehands.massagetherapy.com

Full-body Swedish and deep tissue massage; hot stones, couples massage, seated chair massage, castor oil packs, foot scrub, ear candling, reflexology, ionic foot bath, home visits and prenatal massage

Serafina Spa

400 Scruggs Road, Suite 150, Moneta 540-874-4936, serafinadayspa.com

A full-service spa offering all-natural facials, skincare, waxing, lash and brow enhancements, personally customized therapeutic massage and body treatments

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M assage T herapists / S pas Trendz Full Service Salon

580 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount 540-482-0500, On Facebook

Massage therapy, prenatal, hot stones and Swedish massage

True Organics Spa

130 Scruggs Road, Suite 104, Moneta 540-719-8783, trueorganicsspa.com

Holistic, organic spa offering massage modalities, spa services, facials, dermabrasion, detox and slimming body wraps and advanced skincare. Gift cards and online booking available anytime. Also organic teas, gluten-free products, therapeutic grade essential oils, holistic skin care and personal care items for sale

Traveling Therapy Therapeutic Massage

13455 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #107, Moneta, 540-492-0855, elizabethdoucette.massageplanet.com

Professional massage therapy, myofascial release, delivered to the comfort of your home or at a convenient Westlake office location

M edical S upplies Children’s Assistive Technology Service

Roanoke, Richmond and Hampton Roads 540-493-2285, atdevicesforkids.org

CATS improves the lives of children with disabilities through assistive technology re-use. Pediatric devices and mobility equipment

Commonwealth Home Health Care, Inc.

1900 Apperson Drive, Salem 479 Piney Forest Road, Danville 800-289-3898, commonwealthcare.com

Provides a range of products and services to cover all aspects of health care, including medical equipment, home oxygen, safety and rehabilitation products

Franklin Respiratory & Medical Inc.

1135 Franklin St., Rocky Mount 540-483-3333

24-hour on-call emergency service, delivery to your door, free shipping for monthly supplies, insurance billing, free training and set-up for equipment

Lincare Inc.

Franklin County: 4811 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville, 276-647-7536 Bedford County: 523 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, 434-237-3712, lincare.com

Provides respiratory care, infusion therapy and medical equipment to patients in the home, including CPAPs, sleep and oxygen therapy and nebulizers; respiratory therapist on-call and available for home visits

Medi-Home Care

2514 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke 540-342-3459, medicalservicesofamerica.com

Total home health care, including home medical equipment, oxygen therapy, respiratory therapy, sleep therapy, enteral nutrition therapy, wound care management, chronic pain management and more

Hope for Tomorrow Counseling

800A Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford 434-239-4949 hopefortomorrowcounseling.org

Treatment of depression, anxiety, marital issues, anger management and substance abuse for patients ages 4 and up, teens and adults; mental health counseling with individuals, couples, families and groups

Phoenix LLC

235 Clairborne Ave., Suite 200, Rocky Mount 540-238-2080, phoenixllc.webs.com

Community mental health skill building, outpatient counseling and crisis stabilization services

Unbridled Change

Off of White Oak Road in Boones Mill 540-334-2171, unbridledchange.org

Individual, group and family services utilizing equine-assisted psychotherapy and equine-assisted learning

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13295 Booker T. Washington Hightway, Hardy 540721-7200, blueridgeoptical.com

Full-service optical shop

Key Health Care Optical Center

801 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford 888-320-5397, keyhealthcare.org

A vision care facility providing prescription eyewear and contact lenses; term billing through MedKey Vision Benefits and free frames through the Key Health Care Discount Program

Vistar Eye Center

395 S. Main St., Rocky Mount 280 Westlake Road, Building 2, Hardy 540-855-5100, vistareye.com

Licensed opticians; no-line bifocals, hundreds of frame styles to fit every budget; sunglasses; eyeglass repairs and adjustments

O ptometrists Bedford Family Eye

1332 A Lowry St., Bedford 540-586-9575, bedfordfamilyeye.com

Eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses

Eye Care & Surgery

13295 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy 540-721-4433, eyecaresurgery.com

Eye exams, cataract surgery, macular degeneration, LASIK and PRK, diabetic and glaucoma/diagnosis and treatment, pediatric exams, contact lens fitting; full-service optical shop

Gary Klink, O.D.

550 Old Franklin Turnpike (at WalMart), Rocky Mount, 540-484-1164

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Bedford Family Eye

1332 A Lowry St., Bedford 540-586-9575, bedfordfamilyeye.com

Eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses

Eye Care & Surgery

13295 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy 540-721-4433, eyecaresurgery.com

Eye exams, cataract surgery, macular degeneration, LASIK and PRK, diabetic and glaucoma/diagnosis and treatment, pediatric exams, contact lens fitting; full-service optical shop

Vistar Eye Center

Friedrichs Family Eye Center: 395 S. Main St., Rocky Mount; 280 Westlake Road, Building 2, Hardy 540-855-5100, vistareye.com

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4860 Rucker Road, Suite 1, Moneta 540-297-8640, benzerpharmacy.com

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12935 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy, 540-721-6169, cvs.com

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Food Lion

14807 Moneta Road, Moneta 540-297-0323, foodlion.com

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80 Westlake Road, Hardy 540-721-4277, kroger.com

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12970 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy 800-422-8482, carilionclinic.org

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415 S. Main St., Rocky Mount 540-489-6368, carilionclinic.org

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13307 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy 300-B Pell Ave., Rocky Mount 540-721-4199, 540-484-1456 coraphysicaltherapy.com

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720 Orchard Ave., Rocky Mount 540-489-3467, franklinhealthrehab.com

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Lucas Therapies

400 Old Franklin Tpke., #121, Rocky Mount 540-772-8022

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1613 Oakwood St., Bedford 540-425-7800, centrahealth.com

The 111-bed unit provides intermediate and long-term care, inpatient rehabilitation and recovery care.

Rocky Mount Health & Rehab

300 Hatcher St., Rocky Mount 540-483-9261, saberhealth.com

Physical, occupational and speech therapy; bariatric, respite and long-term care

Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia

3 Cedar Hill Court, Suite C, Bedford 540-586-1138, racva.com 12281 Moneta Road, Suite B, Moneta 540.296.3203, racva.com

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111 Franklin Road, Suite 510, Roanoke 540-204-9725, vadars.org

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P hysicians - C ardiology Carilion Clinic Cardiology Westlake

35 Medical Court, Hardy 540-982-8204, carilionclinic.org

Providing services in all aspects of heart and vascular care

Carilion Clinic Cardiology Franklin

180 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount 540-982-8204, carilionclinic.org

Providing services in all aspects of heart and vascular care P hysicians - C ardiology

1039-C Mayberry Crossing Drive, Moneta 540-297-7840, stroobantscardiovascular.com

Centra Medical GroupStroobants Cardiovascular Center

Providing services in all aspects of heart and vascular care 1613 Oakwood Ave., Bedford 540-425-7540, stroobantscardiovascular.com

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390 S. Main St., Suite 201, Rocky Mount 796 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount 540-484-4800, 540-483-5168, carilionclinic.org

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Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine

282 Westlake Road, Hardy 540-721-2689, carilionclinic.org

Specializing in the prevention and treatment of adult diseases

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490 S. Main St., Suite A, Rocky Mount 540-484-0350, carilionclinic.org

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Centra Village Family Physicians

4830 Rucker Road, Moneta 540-297-7181 centrahealth.com/facilities/cmg-village

Family practice, urgent care and by appointment

Back Nine Family Medicine

6675 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz 540-721-2118, mdvip.com/doctors/ georgechaconasmd

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10102 Leesville Road, Lynch Station 540-297-6026, huddlestonhealth.com

A nurse practitioner-owned and managed practice providing a variety of health care services focused on personalized medicine

Physicians to Children

276 Westlake Road, Suite 3, Hardy 540-344-9213, physicianstochildren.com

Pediatric and adolescent care

Smith Mountain Lake Family Practice

70 Westwind Road, Moneta 540-721-7333

Family practice

Velocity Care

13205 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy 540-719-1815, velocitycarebycarilion.com

Urgent care for the whole family

P hysicians - O b stetrics and G ynecology Carilion OB/Gyn Associates

390 S. Main St., Rocky Mount 540-484-4836, carilionclinic.org

Female reproductive health issues; gynecological health issues

CMG Bedford Women’s Center

1615 Oakwood St., Bedford 540-425-7690, centrahealth.com

Female reproductive health issues; gynecological health issues

P hysicians - O P T H A M O L O G Y Eye Care & Surgery

13295 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy 540-721-4433, eyecaresurgery.com

Eye exams, cataract surgery, macular degeneration, LASIK and PRK, diabetic and glaucoma/diagnosis and treatment, pediatric exams, contact lens fitting, full-service optical shop

Vistar Eye Center

280 Westlake Road, Hardy 395 S. Main St., Rocky Mount 540-855-5100, vistareye.com

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Carilion Clinic Orthopaedics

35 Medical Court, Hardy 390 S. Main St., Suite 103, Rocky Mount 540-510-6200, carilionclinic.org

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G : Westlake Automotive Services S : Booth’s General Repair B : Craft Collision Center-Moneta

Best Fishing Charter

B : Sigmon Automotive Care Center

G : Patriot Fishing Charters

Best Bank G : BBT Bank Westlake S : Member One Federal Credit Union B : American National Bank and Trust Company

BEST BOAT SERVICES

S : Captains Quarters B : Captain Dale Wilson’s Smith

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Best General Contractor G : F&S Building Innovations S : TBS Construction, LLC B : Smoot Construction LLC

G : Webster Marine S : UP the Creek

KEY: G: GOLD (MOST VOTES) S: SILVER B: BRONZE *Two winners indicates a tie

Best Hair Salon/Barbershop G : Twisted Scissors Hair Studio

Best Credit Union G : Member One Federal Credit Union

customer service (non-retail) G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop S : SML Hearing Center B : KEEPin’ Up with J Bohn, LLC

CUSTOMER SERVICE (RETAIL) G : Capps Home Building Center S : Jackie’s Barber Shop B : SML Hearing Center

dentist G : Smith Mountain Lake Dental

S : Jackie’s Barber Shop B : Hair Designs by Whitney & Brandy

Best Hearing Center G : SML Hearing Center

Best Heating and A/C G : Bower Heating and Air S : Cundiff Heating & Air Conditioning B : Westlake Heating and Air

Best Home Builder G : TBS Construction, LLC S : Smoot Construction LLC B : Heath Custom Homes

Practice: Dr Bryan G Sicher DMD S : Blue Ridge Dental Group, SML B : Moneta Dentistry

Best Electrician G : Shively Electric S : Lietz Electric

Best Insurance Agent G : Phil Hager Insurance & Hager Office Suites S : Simmons Insurance Agency, Inc., Representing Rockingham Insurance B : Virginia Farm Bureau

B : Southern Trust

Best Financial Planner G : Faber CPA Firm LLC

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Best Landscaping/ Lawn Care G : Seven Oaks S : Top Notch Lawncare B : Lakescapes

Best Law Firm G : Gilbert Law S : Coley Law Firm B : Vogel & Cromwell

Best Marina G : Gills Creek Marina S : Mitchells’s Point Marina

BUSINESSES & SERVICES KEY: G: GOLD (MOST VOTES) S: SILVER B: BRONZE *Two winners indicates a tie

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Best summer job G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop S : Drifter’s B : SML Good Neighbors, Inc.

Best Place to Buy Clothing and Accessories G : Mama Ann’s Gifts & Goodies S : Gifts Ahoy B : Southern goat

Best Place to Buy Gifts and/or Souvenirs G : Mama Ann’s Gifts & Goodies S : Gifts Ahoy

Best Nail Salon

B : Cottage Gate

G : Modern Nails

Best Place to Buy Jewelry

S : Diva Nails and Spa B : Lake Nails

G : Haywoods Jewelers

B : Mimi’s

S : Carter’s Fine Jewelers

Best New Business (2019 or later)

Best Place to Stay Overnight

G : Napoli by the Lake S : Lietz Electric, LLC

G : Bernard’s Landing Resort

B : Wake Cafe

S : SML State Park B : Sweetwater RV Park

Best Pet Grooming/ Sitting/Boarding G : Little Ponderosa Pet Resort & Spa S : Smith Mountain Lake

Animal Hospital B : Bark Avenue Grooming

Best Photographer G : Nicole Colwell photography

Best Place to Work G : Drifter’s S : SML Good Neighbors, Inc. B : SML Hearing Center

Best Place to Workout G : Moneta Athletic Club

S : Ashley Parker Photography

S : Carilion Wellness, Westlake

B : Hannah Lee Photography

B : YMCA

Best Physician

Best Place to Work

G : Dr. Tara Wickline

G : Drifter’s

S : Dr. Brandon Cox

S : SML Good Neighbors, Inc.

S : Virginia A. Blanks, MD

B : SML Hearing Center

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Best Real Estate Agent/ Company G : Wainwright & Co. - REALTORS S : Tim Basham, Lakefront Realty B : Lake Retreat Properties

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FOOD & DRINK KEY: G: GOLD (MOST VOTES) S: SILVER B: BRONZE *Two winners indicates a tie

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Best Asian Fare

Best Mexican Fare

G : Edo Grill and Sushi

G : Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Grill

S : Teriyaki House

S : El Toreno Mexican Bar & Grill

B : Peking Chinese Restaurant

B : Mexico Viejo

Best Bakery/Sweet Treats

Best Outdoor Dining

G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop

S : Smith Mountain Lake

S : Drifter’s

Coffee House

B : Napoli by the Lake

B : Homestead Creamery

B : The Copper Kettle Co.

Best Breakfast

Best Pizza

G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop

G : Napoli Cowboy

S : Old Oak Cafe

S : Benny Adelina’s

B : Napoli Cowboy

B : Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria

Best Caterer

Best Place to Come by Boat

G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop

G : Drifter’s

S : Farmhouse Catering and Meals to Go B : Napoli by the Lake

S : Napoli by the Lake B : Bridgewater Plaza

Best Cocktail

Best Place to Go for a Night Out

G : Drifter’s

G : Mango’s Bar & Grill

S : The Blackwater Cafe

S : Napoli by the Lake

B : Napoli by the Lake

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Best Coffee

Best Restaurant Service

G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop

S : Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House

S : Napoli by the Lake

B : Napoli by the Lake

B : Napoli Cowboy

Best Italian Fare

Best Sandwich/Burger

G : Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria

G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop

S : Napoli Cowboy

B : Napoli by the Lake

Best Lunch

Best Seafood

G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop

G : Drifter’s

S : Napoli by the Lake

S : The Blackwater Cafe

B : Old Oak Cafe

B : Napoli by the Lake

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J.M. BLAIR COMPANY Best Steak G : The Blackwater Cafe

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S : Napoli Cowboy B : Napoli by the Lake

Best Winery G : Brooksmill S : Hickory Hill Vineyards B : Ramulose Ridge Vineyards

Best Wings G : Magnum Point Marina & Restaurant S : Napoli Cowboy B : Diamond Hill General Store B : Napoli by the Lake

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Best Annual Community Event

Best Place to Hear Live Music

G : SML Good Neighbors Summer Camp

G : The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake

S : SML Charity Home Tour

S : Harvester Performance Center B : Drifter’s

B : Napoli Cowboy Toys for Tots

Best Charity Event or Service Project G : SML Good Neighbors, Inc. S : SML Charity Home Tour B : Napoli Cowboy Toys for Tots

Best Club or Civic Organization

lifestyle & activities

G : Lake Christian Ministries

KEY: G: GOLD (MOST VOTES) S: SILVER B: BRONZE

G : The National D-Day Memorial

*Two winners indicates a tie

S : SML Good Neighbors, Inc. B : Friends of sml state park

Best Historical Site S : Booker T. Washington National

Monument B : Jubal A. Early Homeplace

Best Local Band G : Mended Fences S : Tate Tuck B : The Worx

Best Place for a Kid/ Family Outing G : Napoli By the Lake

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Best Place to Meet New People G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop S : Bridgewater Plaza B : Mango’s Bar & Grill

Best Place to Play Golf G : Hot Shots S : Copper Cove B : Mariners Landing

Best Place to Take a Visitor G : CJ’s Coffee and Sandwich Shop S : Bridgewater Plaza B : Napoli By the Lake

Best Place to Watch a Sunset G : Smith Mountain Lake S : Napoli By the Lake B : Mitchells’s Point Marina

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PENHOOK Once the seat of a 1,000-acre cattle ranch, Penn Hall was a family home until Appalachian Power acquired it in 1961. It recently sold at auction for $1.5 million.

BEFORE SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE EXISTED, A GRAND 1940s HOUSE WAS THE CENTER OF A ‘STORYBOOK CHILDHOOD’ FOR THE CHILDREN WHO LIVED THERE. AS THE HOME BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER, THOSE ‘KIDS’ TAKE US BACK. writing and house photos by

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With footings poured in 1940, the place surely has a fascinating past. “If only the walls could talk!” the saying goes. Sadly, they can’t. But perhaps the next best thing is to hear people who grew up in the house muse about their lives as Franklin County farm kids. A recent open house held by auctioneers Woltz & Associates — held to let potential bidders preview the property’s charms — provided just that opportunity.

Glimpse Into History

A sign on the long driveway to the main house.

larry carter and kathy adamee (née Carter), two of three siblings who once frequently slid down Penn Hall’s main staircase banister, joined us at their childhood home one Saturday in October, shortly before then-owner Appalachian Power planned to sell the estate to the highest bidder. They were joined by their cousin, Stan Benton, whose uncle, M.C. “Red” Benton, had acquired the property from its absentee owners, the Brown family, in 1955. Red Benton, then the mayor of Winston-Salem, N.C., persuaded his brother, Alvin Earl Benton, and his wife Inez, plus his sister Kathleen Carter and her husband Arbie, to relocate their families from Sampson County, N.C., and manage the 1000acre cattle farm — dubbed “B-Bar-B Ranch” by Red’s son Billy, the family’s “cowboys and Indians fanatic.” “It had been poorly attended and was in pretty bad shape,” Jim Carter, Larry and Kathy’s brother, later recounted by phone. “There were several very deep ravines dad had to fill in with his bulldozer.” The Carters moved into the manor house and hosted the Bentons in guest bedrooms until the “Little House,” a brick bungalow across the gravel access road, was completed in 1956. In the decade that followed, the Carter and Benton cousins spent lots of time together as they helped with farm chores and played in and around the manor house and surrounding property. All were eager to see how the house had fared since Appalachian Power’s forced acquisition of

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the property that was destined to become “lakefront” once the Smith Mountain Lake Project reservoir reached full pond in 1966. “The area farmers were generally unhappy with AEP’s takeover ... and weren’t advised that land values might skyrocket as the lake matured,” Larry said. After it bought the property, AEP turned the main house into a conference and training center. A meeting table was put into the family room and the adjoining pantry became a bar. The covered lake-end porch was expanded, with bedroom and bathroom space built above. Screened porches were added across the back. An unfinished basement area was upgraded to a game room. The breezeway that originally connected the kitchen to the two-car garage was closed in to create a larger commercial-style kitchen, resulting in a window-less section of front facade that the cousins feel disrupted the building’s original symmetry. The garage was turned into space for classrooms and storage. Main floor decorating had been changed to reflect someone’s fascination with “Williamsburg blue” for walls, carpet, moldings and furnishings. Bedrooms and some bathrooms added in AEP renovations have less-than-convenient access.

Childhood Recollections all those changes, however, didn’t stop vivid childhood memories from flooding back. “There was no air conditioning, and the house was hard to heat in winter but cozy when the fireplaces were burning,” said middle Carter brother Jimmy. “Aunt Kathleen was a fantastic cook,” Stan Benton said, “and she made fresh biscuits for dinner every day. Despite my mom’s warnings not to ‘cross the road’ and be a nuisance to her, I rarely missed an afternoon of sneaking over for a freshly-baked biscuit.” “It was just the best place to grow up,” Kathy said. “Yes, we lived in a big and fantastic house, but it was the entire Penhook community that made it so special. Mom and Dad were charter members of Penhook United Methodist, and we were there every week with other neighborhood kids for Scouts and MYF [Methodist Youth Fellowship] meetings. Many church gatherings happened at our home — picnics and cookouts, hayrides, sledding, caroling at Christmas. All the kids, from grade schoolers to teens, got along great and the parents were so supportive. It was a storybook childhood.” Kathy paused, dabbed away a tear, and

HISTORIC PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY CARTER ADAMEE

It is impossible to look at Penn Hall Manor, a statuesque historic home of over 5,000 square feet on a 26 acre tract, and not wonder what it was like to live there “back in the day.”

added, “Mom had a wonderful garden, and our Sunday table was often decorated with flowers she had grown. She also used her own flowers for altar vases at church.” Kathleen’s garden helped feed the family as well. “Every year, we froze enough vegetables to last the winter,” Kathy explained. “Gardening was a family affair; we all shared the chore of shelling the butter beans and peas and snipping green beans. Mom’s fingers would be raw for days after the butter beans came in.” Larry — who also had not been in the house for 52 years until the auction preview — related a significant change to the farming operation. “Dad convinced his partners to add an egg production arm to the enterprise. The Carters would manage the egg business and the Bentons would continue running the cattle operation.”

A large chicken house was built, and soon there were 1,000 eggs per day that the boys had to collect, inspect for defects, put into cartons and box for pickup each afternoon. Over time, the chicken population tripled, increasing the daily egg production to 3,000 per day, seven days a week. “The bus arrived at 7:30 am to get us to school in Rocky Mount by 9:00,” Larry said. “So we had to start collecting, grading and boxing the eggs as early as 4:30 am.” Not all the eggs passed the “candling” inspection: “Believe me, there were some awesome egg fights in the evenings with the rejects,” Larry said with a chuckle. The Carter family — and the eggs they produced — became so popular that the community wanted them to stay in the area after AEP purchased the B-Bar-B property in 1961. So the family acquired acreage two miles away in Pen-

Stan Benton, Kathy Adamee and Larry Carter pose at the main stairs at Penn Hall. Benton’s uncle, former WinstonSalem mayor M.C. “Red” Benton, bought the property in 1955. The family is spruced up for church. Kathleen and Arbie Carter with their children Jimmie, Kathy and Larry on Penn Hall’s front porch.

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A chicken house on the property once produced 3,000 eggs a day. Appalachian Power installed a commercial-sized kitchen (below). Doors on either side of the living room fireplace lead to a side porch with views of Bull Run Creek.

hook, built a home and another huge chicken house, and were soon back in the egg business. “The horse barn and the hay barns are no longer here,” Larry said of Penn Hall. “Hay, silage, corn and alfalfa were all grown on the property, and it took four grown men working farm hours to handle it all.” “During harvests, mom would fix a huge lunch for a crew of eight or more,” Kathy added. Primary shopping destinations, she said, were the Virginia Market in Rocky Mount or in

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Penhook at Blair’s Market. “The dry cleaners delivered, and doctors and the vet made house calls,” Kathy said. But life wasn’t all work, Kathy said. “We’d go boating, water skiing and swimming on the new lake,” she recalled. She also spoke of the piano her parents bought for her: It was the first one cousin Stan, who went on to be a piano major at East Carolina University and today is organist at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Durham, N.C., ever played, and he practiced on it

Air Force, I decided to apply to vet school at University of California, Davis,” Jimmy said. “The application required an essay on my history with animals, so I wrote about how we nursed Sparky back to health.” He got the appointment, graduated and began a 27-year career that included founding the Old Dominion Veterinary Clinic in Troutville. “My goal was always to treat every pet patient like we had treated Sparky during his recovery,” Jimmy said.

Going Once ... Going Twice .... the auction of aep’s penn hall tract took place at the Hotel Roanoke last December. All 37 parcels — several in clusters of two or more properties — were sold to enthusiastic bidders. The property containing the Penn Hall Manor house went for a bit over $1.5 million; the adjacent bungalow property brought $165,000.

often while living on the B-Bar-B ranch. As we were concluding our chat, Kathy looked to the future: “We had such a wonderful childhood,” she said. “Good just happened — well, I guess my folks and the community made it happen. I sure hope a family like ours will buy this place and enjoy it like we did.”

A Formative Shooting in our phone conversation with middle sibling Jimmy Carter, now 76, he explained how his life’s work as a veterinarian was inspired on the family farm. “It was the winter of ‘59-60. There was a 12-inch snowfall overnight, and dad set out with a wagon of hay for the cattle at daybreak. On the way back, he spotted Sparky (the family’s beloved collie/shepherd herding dog) laying bloodied in a tractor rut. “Sparky had been shot,” Jimmy continued. “Dad scooped him up and brought him home. He described the injury to Dr. Lawrence, our vet, who said all we could do was love him, keep him as comfortable as possible ... and pray.” Somehow the prayer and loving care worked. Sparky struggled but recovered — and lived to be 16. Sparky’s ultimate recovery figured heavily into Jimmy’s vocation. “After seven years in the

“Every year, we froze enough vegetables to last the winter. We all shared the chore of shelling the butter beans and peas and snipping green beans. Mom’s fingers would be raw for days after the butter beans came in.” Craig Wilson, for now of Northern Virginia, bought both properties as well as parcel 28, a waterfront lot where he intends to build a retirement home. He and his wife, Dr. Angela Wilson, fell in love with the lake during a visit to a friend’s home on Craddock Creek four years ago. “The setting was so peaceful, so serene, so tranquil. We knew right away this was where we wanted to end up once all the kids were out the door.” Craig said. After a couple years of looking, the Wilsons bought seven acres near Waterfront Country Club. “I’ve always enjoyed investing in real estate,” Craig said, noting that they also own two Gangplank condos and two five-acre tracts adjoining the Mariner’s Landing fishing pier. The Wilsons’ intent, Craig said, is to introduce the beauty and allure of the lake to visitors, while upholding the integrity and charm for all that call Smith Mountain Lake home. “We really want to share this jewel so others can create lasting generational memories like we have,” he said.

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“I can’t think of a better setting in the world for a wedding,” Penn Hall’s new owner, Craig Wilson, said. Craig, whose career to date has involved helping the federal government with cyber security, says developing real estate is his real passion. For the last 25 years he has only been able to do it part-time and feels fortunate to be able to shift career gears at age 45: “I’m so excited about this concept and the opportunity the Penn Hall Manor property provides to do it in a way that doesn’t compromise its breathtaking lake setting. We’re committed to fully retaining the aesthetics of the property.” Authors’ Note: On learning of the buyers’ plans for her childhood home, Kathy Adamee wrote: “To know that the rooms will once again be filled with laughter and love gives us a sense of satisfaction and is a perfect ending to the Penn Hall Manor story.”

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Penn Hall’s auction was a major event at the lake. As a pre-lake manor house with sweeping views of the water, the property is one of a kind. The new owners plan to turn it into a venue for weddings and other events.

And what is the plan for the 25-acre Penn Hall Manor parcel? “Construction of a purpose-built high-end wedding destination and event venue barn on land near the lake,” Craig said, “with mostlyglass lakeside walls to provide shoreline views. There will be large screens for the video shows that are so popular at celebrations these days, a grand staircase up to a lounge and bride’s and groom’s suites on the upper level, along with a commercial kitchen and bar.” He’s already been in touch with Dillon Docks to begin planning water-side activity and entertaining spaces. “I can’t think of a better setting in the world for a wedding,” Craig said, noting how he hopes his four children will someday choose to be married on the property. As for the existing manor house, the Wilsons intend to add several guest suites and a new commercial kitchen. They’ll renovate the brick bungalow and build several one-bedroom cottages, circling a courtyard, where wedding guests can stay. “We will be updating Penn Hall while maintaining a nod to the past,” Craig said. “Who knows? Perhaps we’ll plant butter beans and get Kathleen Carter’s biscuit recipe back on the table for guests.”

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As a licensed realtor for the past 18 years, Debbie Shelton is a well-seasoned real estate veteran. Before that, she was a sales manager for St. Louisbased pet food company, Ralston Purina. In rising to that position, Shelton was well-trained in sales management and budgets. Her love of horses, though, was her gateway into real estate, and today, horse properties are one of her specialties. Shelton and her husband live on a 360-acre farm in Franklin County where they raise cattle and quarter horses. Shelton also specializes in rural farm land and lakefront properties with clients who are typically 50-plus and are either recently retired or nearing retirement. The key to Shelton’s success is to adjust selling strategies between everchanging market shifts. “For a year or two, you may have a buyers’ market and then you may incur a sellers’ market,” Shelton said. “The key is to understand market shifts and to adjust your strategies accordingly.” She reported that the lake area currently is experiencing a “red-hot” sellers’ market with little inventory. As a realtor, Shelton said most people “think it is a job where I get big fat commission checks. It is financially rewarding, but most people may not realize that there are brokerage and agency fees, there are general and advertising expenses and taxes that I incur as well.” But Shelton easily shakes that off. When asked what advice she’d give, she said, “Don’t take things personally, it is a very competitive business. Learn how to move on. Don’t get down because you lose a listing. “The funny thing about it is, your competitors are the other realtors, who many times, are your friends,” she added.

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For a year or two, you may have a buyers’ market and then you may incur a sellers’ market. The key is to

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Also a realtor for 18 years, Ricky Smith’s experience in housing dates back to high school. Before going full time into real estate, Smith was a special project estimator for a modular housing manufacturer in Martinsville. That position gave Smith exposure to the housing market. A lifelong resident of Franklin County, Smith’s knowledge of the county and surrounding areas and his people skills are his strongest asset. Smith’s primary market is the lake and farm land in Franklin County and beyond. “I have worked, as of this time, in 20 different counties in my 18 years of real estate sales, while all working from my office location at Bridgewater Plaza,” he said. When asked about changes he has seen in his tenure, Smith said buyers and sellers are savvier today than in years past. Because of the internet, buyers have the ability to do their own research before visiting the area.

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“This does make it easier for the buyer, but the knowledge of a local agent is vital in search for the perfect home or property,” he said, adding that this dynamic is also advantageous for the seller as well. While being a successful realtor may seem like a care free way to earn income, the reality is realtors put in long hours looking at property while trying to avoid getting bitten by dogs, being chased by cows and conflicts with neighbors about property lines. Smith suggested that new agents should work with seasoned agents to learn the ropes. “There is no education like hands- on education of doing, while under the watchful eye and guidance and experience of a seasoned agent,” Smith said. “In my years as an agent I feel I have made lifelong friends with other agents,” he added. “Brokers, buyers, sellers and their families, being a realtor is more that sales. It’s a great way to invest yourself and knowledge into others’ lives to make them better.”

A 20-year real estate agent, if Joan Griffith had known way back when what she’d be doing now, she said she would have started her career in real estate earlier in life. Griffith specializes in lake property, as well as caters to those with unusual estates. Most recently, she marketed and successfully sold a local vineyard. Working primarily on referrals, Griffith said she is a self-confessed lover of people and all things lake. She’s turned her mantra, “I’m on holiday every day at the lake,” into her brand. “I want my clients to find their dream spot to experience the same thing,” she said. “If you A G E N C Y: don’t love people, I suggest you Keller Williams don’t do real estate.” E X P E RI E N C E : The secret to Griffith’s success 20 YEARS is to respond, rather than react, to people and the ever-changing market. Griffith said she strives to treat all of her customers with patience, kindness, humanity and a sense of humor and wants to make a personal connection with every customer. Most likely due to the pandemic, the recent market has been “dramatic and emotional,” Griffith. With high demand and low inventory, people are buying houses sight unseen. There have been a lot of cash transactions with buyers

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Kyla

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“I just like helping people find and get what they want. I sell to them the same as if I were to

sell something to my family.”

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Kyla Steffens is not daunted by challenges. She lives by the guiding principle: “We set our own limits.” Steffens sets goals and creates strategies to accomplish them. A mother of five and a full-time dental hygienist, Steffens ignored the naysayers when they said real estate was too competitive. Last October, Steffens completed and passed her state real estate exam and became an agent for Lake and Lifestyle. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, and a recent transplant from Floyd County, Steffens said she has always seen potential in things. She has enjoyed looking at and finding rental homes in Floyd County and she has been engaged in several full-scale farm house and home renovation projects. She compared certain skills as a dental hygienist to that of a realtor. Both require good communication skills, attention to detail and determination. While she is still learning the ropes, she said she isn’t anxious about upcoming challenges. Under the tutelage of Lake and Lifestyle Agency owner Margaret Craye, she said she appreciates all the support she has received. Steffens currently represents a couple of buyers and has leads on area listings. She said she looks forward to the freedom and flexibility of being a self-employed realtor.

not even asking for inspections, she said. Non-cash buyers are squeezed out of the competition. The customers Griffith encounters have already done their homework through social media, and most have already selected a realtor prior to arriving at Smith Mountain Lake, she said. Griffith said she would suggest that new realtors keep an emotional balance and to be in control situationally. “Let your clients know that you are busy as well and to always prequalify your clients prior to making offers on homes,” she said. While the competition amongst realtors can be fierce, she said, she knows she can’t expect to get every listing and every house sold immediately. “The good thing is that I get a chance at redemption every day,” she said.

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During the doldrums of the pandemic, Luke Schmidt decided that a career change was in his future. Since graduating Ferrum College, Schmidt spent his career in the car business, first as a sales manager for Berglund Auto Group and later as owner of Speed Trap Motors in Boones Mill. But, during that career, the car business changed drastically, and the joy Schmidt once felt, was gone. By happenstance, he stumbled on an ad from the Mosey Dickerson Academy of Real Estate. For $280, he could get the online training he needed to obtain his real estate license. After successfully completing his online courses, Schmidt passed the real estate exam on the first attempt. For Schmidt, the transition from car sales to real estate wasn’t as big of a challenge as it may have been for others. An entrepreneur and business owner, Schmidt knew how to be self-reliant. Schmidt knew that home and car purchases are two of the biggest investments people make. Both transactions can be life- changing and emotional. Schmidt said he has not been dissuaded by the challenges, but instead sees them as opportunities for growth. Although he’s only been a realtor since last March, Schmidt has sold several properties and has helped facilitate several others. Going forward, Schmidt said he feels his strength is the connections he has made during his time in Franklin County and through his former business. Schmidt’s biggest advantage is being able to “deal with people from all walks of life.” He said he enjoys knowing he has connected people with what they love and what they can afford. “That has always been what I did while selling cars and now,” he said. “I just like helping people find and get what they want. I sell to them the same as if I were to sell something to my family.”

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It’s a family affair for Kingery and four family members who work for family-owned Mountain to Lake Reality in Rocky Mount. Kingery and his wife, Betty, purchased a realty company and established Meadowspring Reality in the late 90s from Wes Naff and C.A. Flora. The sale of the company came about abruptly, and Betty Kingery, then a public school teacher, had to obtain her real estate broker license for it to open. More than two decades later, the agency has become one of the most preeminent agencies in the region. Billy Kingery has been a real estate agent for 32 years, and in 2020, earned Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors’ Realtor of the Year award. Kingery, who grew up on the family dairy farm in Franklin County, earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from University of Tennessee. He returned home to work the farm that his father and uncle owned. Periodically, he was taking calls from real estate agents asking him technical questions about land. He then realized he

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could do what those realtors were doing. “Anyone can sell houses, but land is a totally different thing,” Kingery said. “To sell land, you need to be able to read topographical maps and surveys and have a good understanding of land taxation.” Mountain to Lake Reality specializes in land, farm, residential and commercial real estate. Their core territory is Franklin County, with about 10% coming from the lake area. They also cover Bedford, Pittsylvania, Henry, Patrick, Botetourt, Roanoke counties as well. After purchasing the agency, daughter Julie and son- inlaw Scott also joined the team, which now includes 18 other realtors. Billy Kingery attributes his success to his strong work ethic from growing up on the family farm and to his family, especially daughter Julie, 15 years. “I couldn’t do it without her, she has been instrumental,” he said. “We work as a team and when I cannot make an appointment, she steps in.”

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There was no potential for growth in Jennifer Roach’s previous job as a dental administrator, and she was looking for other more challenging opportunities. She thoughtfully weighed her career choices before she made the leap to real estate in October, 2020. Roach recalled the first six months were especially difficult. Overnight, her work schedule changed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And while starting a new profession is difficult to begin with, to do that in the middle of a pandemic in an active resort market, was completely different. Roach found out early that the peo-

ple- skills she acquired working in a dental office actually translated well to her new profession. She was an already good communicator and thorough and proficient at customer service. She discovered the technical side of real estate was less challenging than sales.

“I never realized how much of a sales person I needed to be,” Roach said. “I realized that I had to self-promote and market myself.” She relied on her agency’s team leader and broker, as well as other realtors, to help guide through those tricky parts. The dynamic of her relationship with other realtors has been unusual to her. “I feel as if I have been really supported by other realtors at the same time I am competing against every one of them,” she said. Fast forward to today and Roach is doing well. She sells both waterfront and off-waterfront properties in Bedford and Franklin counties. Her niche market, she said, is catering to clients seeking properties in the $250,000 to $-350,000 price range. Hard work and determination are her biggest assets, and the fear of failure has been an undeniable motivation, Roach said. “I needed to prove to myself that I am worth the effort and I could build my own business.”

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Lifestyle and Lake Real Estate Group

CINEMATIC FLAIR: SML’s

newest real estate agency brings high production values to selling homes The Lifestyle and Lake Real Estate Group is the newest addition to the local agencies representing home buyers and sellers in the area. Laker recently sat down with principal Margaret Crayé for a Q&A. Q: Where in the past have you sold real estate? A: My entire real estate career began here at Smith Mountain Lake. I started in the real estate industry in 2014 and went to work for the Willards who operate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate. I believed it would be a good fit for me in that the brand name alignment seemed prestigious. There were, and still are, many agents there that I respect; and besides, you have to hang your license somewhere and work under a broker for at least three years before becoming a broker yourself. Q: How many years have you been in the industry as an agent? A: 7 years. Q: Are you a broker as well? A: I am not a broker, I am a team leader. When I decided to move in an independent direction, I thought I would have to become a broker to accomplish my goal of having a team. Just like becoming a real estate agent, the education benchmark for becoming a broker is also easily attainable but it does increase your liability because you then become responsible for the compliance, services, education, and actions of others. Most importantly, I did not want to be a traditional brokerage simply attempting to corral a bunch of independent REALTORS who may or may not share in my vision and my values. I wanted to create a team that supports a unified vision and approach. We have a cloud-based broker who supervises our company. Q: What led to the idea of you starting an agency here at Smith Mountain Lake? A: I had been observing an industry-disrupting company emerge on the scene, EXP Realty, which extended the culture and values I was by then accustomed to through personal exposure to professional coaching and participation in mastermind groups consisting of industry and marketing

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experts across the country. After careful consideration, I knew I found my niche and a place to hang my license that would work for me and allow me to develop the real estate team that I had been dreaming of. Through EXP Realty my team has a cloud-based, broker-in-charge that is responsible for compliance and record-keeping and I get to focus on the craft, service, and artistry by which we deliver our notable real estate services. Q: What makes your agency a fit for this area? A: Smith Mountain Lake residents are highly educated and tend to be an affluent bunch that values service over all else and expects only the very best at their side. Through our integrated team approach we strive to provide information, education, and concierge-level service to our clients which in turn instills the level of confidence, and trust, they demand to oversee their real estate transactions. Q: What led you to believe that it would be successful? A: Where you live changes you. If you really, truly critically think about the role of a real estate agent, you’ll realize the potential magnitude of their influence. They absolutely have the opportunity to impact you in a life-changing way, good or bad. Your finances, your health, your happiness are all potentially at stake and so it is imperative to find and to know that your realtor is fighting for your best interest. We understand this and work daily to keep that in focus in all that we do. Further, I opened Lifestyle and Lake Real Estate Group through EXP Realty here at the lake because, yes, I wanted to create a collaborative team experience to improve the client experience but also to improve the realtor’s experience. An independent agent could quickly exceed their bandwidth when attempting to take care of multiple clients and all the necessary roles. The demands can be too much and personal lives are negatively affected. Clients can be negatively affected. By sharing workloads and working cooperatively, we are all better served. Q: What has been your reception been like? A: Public and professional reception has been extremely welcoming! We often have local busi-

ness owners, prospective clients, and local REALTORS popping in to say “hello!” Q: Has it been difficult has it been walking right into a red hot market with few listings? A: I work hard, and the team does as well. Is it difficult? It isn’t easy! We have had to find ways to reach clients with the message that we are different and bring value in ways not previously considered. We do well though, in this red hot market, agents locally and nationally complained they had nothing to sell, and YTD we sold 50+ homes, on both the listing and selling side of a real estate transaction. We use unique strategies to get our clients offers accepted and sell listings for the most money the market will bear!

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Q: How does it feel to be the new kid on the block competing against more established agencies? A: It’s exciting to be the new kid! We know how important it is to maintain excellent relationships with everyone working in the area and we work diligently to maintain those. Other top agents will call us with their new listings coming to the market or to inquire whether we have any properties that fit their buyer needs because my team serves A LOT of affluent clientele. Q: What makes your agency different? A: Our results speak for themselves. In this age of open-source information and especially social media, it is easy to identify who is at the top of their game. We turn millions of dollars in real estate each year. We can boast numerous return clients. We have published review after review validating our approach.

We have used drone photography to capture a home’s landscape. We

have directed short films to highlight a lifestyle . We have created custom brochures to tell a home’s story to prospective buyers.” Lifestyle and Lake Real Estate Group founder Margaret Crayé (center, in white) poses with her team.

Q: How do you market differently? A: We market differently because it defines us. Marketing has become our purpose, cause, and passion. We do not simply load a listing into the MLS and call it a day. We work with designers, photographers, and videographers to ensure we can showcase your home in its best possible light. We have used drone photography to capture a home’s landscape. We have directed short films to highlight a lifestyle. We have created custom brochures to tell a home’s story to prospective buyers. We have accumulated a small warehouse of furniture, furnishings, and home décor that we use for staging. All of these things are differentiators. All of these things make our listings standout among the rest. Q: What do you believe is your greatest asset? A: My greatest asset is my ability to communicate the Smith Mountain Lake experience. Whether a person is buying or selling we help them to understand the ‘What’ and the ‘Why’, we capture the essence that drives that decision, and then translate that into the ‘How’. Q: If the public is to know nothing else what is the one thing that you wish them to know? A: The L&L team is striving to become notable experts in the profession through specialization and innovation. So much in fact, that Margaret Crayé, team leader, participates with not one but three professional coaching and business development organizations on top of standard continuing education to develop the leadership skills, professional acumen, and market knowledge.

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Let’s start planning the lake wedding of your dreams ... On the following pages are everything you need to get started. From gifts to gowns, transportation to tuxedos, there’s a local vendor here at Smith Mountain Lake for every part of your special day. compiled by laker staff

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Attendant/ Parent G ifts Affordable Home Outlet / A Shade Brighter

1123 Celebration Ave., Moneta

540-297-6440 On Facebook

Jewelry, home accessories, SML-related gifts

Antique Mall at Mayberry

1170 Celebration Ave., Moneta

540-297-7770 On Facebook

Centerpieces, gifts for bridal party, jewelry, china, punch bowls

Appalachian Images & Framing

13029 N. Old Moneta Road, Moneta

540-632-9599 appalachianimagesframing.weebly.com

Custom picture framing, handmade crafts and wood furniture

Artfully Framed at the Lake

13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #202, Moneta

Art Visions Gallery & Studio

130 Scruggs Road, Suite 215, Moneta

540-798-0313 artvisionsstudio.blogspot.com

Art gallery by local artists; art classes and painting parties

Bridgewater Sportswear

16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #9, Moneta

540-721-1040 On Facebook

Casual clothing, swimsuits, SML T-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories for men, women and children.

Brooks Mill Winery

6221 Brooks Mill Road, Wirtz

540-721-5215 brooksmillwine.com

Wine, wine-related gifts, SML souvenir T-shirts

Carter’s Fine Jewelers and Gifts

400 Old Franklin Tpke., #117, Rocky Mount

540-483-0779 On Facebook

Bridal registry, gifts for all, Merle Norman Gold Medallion Studio, fine jewelry and diamonds

Comfort & Joy

16483 Moneta Road, Suite H, Moneta

540-297-3406 On Facebook

Shabby chic/country furniture, ladies’ clothing, jewelry, home decor

Diamond Hill General Store

1017 Diamond Hill Road, Moneta

540-297-9309 diamondhillgeneralstore.net

Wine shop, gift shop, garden center; Boar’s Head catering; Bedford Artisan Trail venue

Emerson Creek Pottery

1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford

540-297-7884 emersoncreekpottery.com

Handcrafted ceramic pottery for kitchen, bath and more

Gifts Ahoy

16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #15, Moneta

540-721-5303 giftsahoyfudge.com

Jewelry, kids’ toys, home decor, Vera Bradley, Spartina 449, Tervis Tumblers, gourmet foods, truffles, personal care products from Thymes, Crabtree and Evelyn and Naked Bee; Simply Noelle, Simply Southern and Lake Girl apparel, fresh fudge

Haywood’s Jewelers - Smith Mountain Lake

13020 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-2210 haywoodsjewelers.com

Fine jewelry, bridal sets, watches, clocks and other gifts; Pandora and other select designers, custom design

Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery

1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta

540-296-1393 smlwine.com

Wine and wine-related gifts

Homestead Creamery

7254 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz

540-721-2045 On Facebook

Local gift items

Mama Ann’s Gifts & Goodies

213 Scruggs Road, Moneta

540-721-3009 On Facebook

Laser engraved gifts personalized while you wait, signature Virginia food items, gift baskets, SML nautical items, home decor, gifts for men, women and kids

Pacabella

1799 Jubal Early Hwy., Wirtz

540-890-8364 pacabella.com

Home decor, clothing, organic felted soaps, lotions and more

Perfectly Picked

510 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-482-0348 On Facebook

Home decor, gifts and collectibles

Southern Roots

400 Scruggs Road, Suite 1100, Moneta

540-814-0604 southernrootssml.com

Silk flower arrangements, home and dock decor, gifts, jewelry, clothing, silk centerpieces

The Cottage Gate

84 Westlake Road, #13, Hardy

540-721-5622 On Facebook

Metal alloy serving pieces, home furnishings, frames, favors, gourmet gift baskets, centerpieces

The Gilded Lion

7317 Old Franklin Tpke., Glade Hill

540-589-7662 On Facebook

Gifts, including jewelry, accessories, pillows, home and garden decor

The Southern Goat Boutique

40 Village Springs Drive, Hardy

540-719-1191 On Facebook

Shabby chic/country French furniture, ladies’ clothing, jewelry, home decor, custom florals, shirts, custom linens, wedding signs and monogrammed wedding items

U.S. Alpaca Company and Alpacas of SML Farms & Gifts

13105 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy; Morewood Road, Hardy (farm)

540-719-0281 usalpacacompany.com smithmountainlakefarm.com

Alpaca products, Pendleton blankets, organic and specialty items

VitaZen

12787 Booker T. Washington Hwy., #103, Hardy

540-721-9365 vitazen.net

Soy candles, Himalayan salt crystal lamps, essential oils, bath and body items

540-721-1218

Custom picture framing and gallery featuring local artists

Fresh Baked

611 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke

540-493-6812 freshbakedva.com

Custom wedding and celebration cakes

Kupkakery

140 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-493-2212 kupkakery.com

Custom gourmet cakes and cupcakes

The Blue Lady

321 W. Main St., Bedford

540-586-4622 On Facebook

Wedding and special event cakes

C atering

Barnyard Catering

16463 Moneta Road, Moneta

540-297-4634 On Facebook

Hand-rubbed smoked meats, all food homemade

Bedford Social Club

124 S. Bridge St., Bedford

540-586-9454 bedfordsocialclub.com

Customized menus for corporate events, milestones and weddings

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C atering Blackwater Creek Catering

405 Crenshaw St., Bedford

434-953-5672 iloveblackwatercreekcatering.com

Specializing in estate, wedding or corporate events.

Blue Ridge Catering

522 Salem Ave., Roanoke

540-982-7700 blueridgecatering.net

Full-service catering

Center Stage Catering

17 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount

540-489-7827 centerstagefood.com

Full-service catering

Diamond Hill General Store

1017 Diamond Hill Road, Moneta

540-297-9309 diamondhillgeneralstore.net

Boar’s Head catering

Farmhouse Catering and Meals to Go

13300 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-330-8630 farmhousecateringmealstogo.com

Full-service catering, customized menus

Early Inn at The Grove

50 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount

844-327-5946 earlyinn.com

Historical inn hosting weddings, receptions, parties; catering

Heath’s Waterfront Grill

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540-632-0163 heathswaterfrontgrill.com

Full-service catering

Hot Shots

13360 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-719-1547 smlhotshots.com

Full-service catering

Ippy’s Restaurant

1760 N. Main St., Rocky Mount

540-489-5600 ippysrestaurant.com

Full-service catering, customized menus

Kupkakery

140 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-493-2212 kupkakery.com

Off-site catering

Mariners Landing Resort Community & Conference Center

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540-297-4100 weddingsatmarinerslanding.com

Full-service catering

The Blue Lady

321 W. Main St., Bedford

540-586-4622 On Facebook

Full-service catering

The Landing Restaurant

773 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

540-721-3028 thelandingsml.com

Custom gourmet menus; full-service catering on- or off-site

C eremony/ R eception R entals Aztec Rental

14070 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-4070 aztecrental.com

Full-service event rentals

Big Sky Rents & Events

100 Commerce St., Danville

434-822-1100 bigskyrents.com

Full-service event rentals

Grand Rental Station

1000 Vinyard Road, Vinton

540-343-1000 grandrentalvinton.com

Full-service event rentals

F lowers / D ecorating Smith Mountain Flowers

1100 Celebration Ave., Suite 214, Moneta

540-297-6524 smithmountainflowers.net

Full-service florist. Floral arrangements, delivery

The Blue Lady

321 W. Main St., Bedford

540-596-4622 On Facebook

Flowers and decorating services

84 Westlake Road, Suite 13, Hardy

540-721-5622 On Facebook

Flower arrangements, decorating to fit any style, centerpieces

The Cottage Gate

G owns /A lterations AmRhein’s

2740 Ogden Road, Roanoke

540-989-7100 amrheinshop.us

Full-service bridal shop

Affordable Home Outlet/A Shade Brighter

1123 Celebration Ave., Moneta

540-297-6440 downtownmoneta.com

Mother-of-the-bride dresses and jewelry

Antique Mall at Mayberry

1170 Celebration Ave., Moneta

540-297-7770 On Facebook

Bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride gowns, flower girl dresses, formal wear

Celebration Bridal and Formal

920 Main St., Lynchburg

434-237-5557 celebrationbridal.com

Full-service bridal shop

David’s Bridal

4873 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke

540-563-5800 davidsbridal.com

Full-service bridal shop

Proms, Pageants and Pretty Things at the Bride’s House

5325 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke

540-366-8360 promspageantsandprettythings.com

Full-service bridal shop; gown alterations and preservations

Dream Vacations

13840 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite C-1, Moneta

540-525-2004 mkauffman.dreamvacations.com

Destination weddings, honeymoon planning, vacation planning and consulting

Martin Travel

3615 Franklin Road, Roanoke

540-343-5400 martintravel.com

Vacation planning and consulting

H oneymoon P lanning

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144 Shad Run Drive, Moneta

540-493-1220 timetravelbiz.com

Vacation planning and consulting

Touch of Paradise Travel

111 Saunders Point Road, Huddleston

540-293-1124 804-928-9283

Vacation planning and consulting

I n v itations / P rograms /A nnouncement S Carter’s Fine Jewelers and Gifts

400 Old Franklin Tpke., Suite 117, Rocky Mount

540-483-0779 On Facebook

Invitations

Print-N-Paper

70 Scruggs Road, Suite 104, Moneta

540-719-7277 printnpaper.com

Variety of invitations, programs

Rapid Printing

113 N. Bridge St., Bedford

540-586-1243 rapidprt.com

Invitations

J ewelry/ W edding R ings AmRhein’s

2740 Ogden Road, Roanoke

540-989-7100 amrheinshop.us

Fine jewelry, engagement rings, wedding bands

Antique Mall at Mayberry

1170 Celebration Ave., Moneta

540-297-7770 On Facebook

Jewelry, bridal gifts

Arthur’s Jewelry Inc.

111 North Bridge St., Bedford

540-586-8034 arthursjewelry.com

Fine jewelry, diamonds, Bedford Time Co. watches, custom design

Carter’s Fine Jewelers and Gifts

400 Market Place, Suite 117, Rocky Mount

540-483-0779 On Facebook

Bridal registry, wide array of gift items

Haywood’s Jewelers - Smith Mountain Lake

13020 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-2210 haywoodsjewelers.com

Fine jewelry, bridal sets, watches, clocks and other gifts; Pandora and other select designers, custom design

Lyon’s Jewelers

1128 East Lynchburg-Salem Tpke., Bedford

540-586-5966 lyonsjewelers.com

Custom-designed jewelry

Master Taylor Entertainment

Roanoke

540-314-6942 mteevents.com

Services include DJ, lighting, decor, coordinating and directing of weddings, corporate, social and school events

Quintessence Strings

Roanoke

540-772-0416

Customized classical ensembles

Sound Dawgs

Smith Mountain Lake

540-815-3379

Music for weddings, business events, lake parties, etc. Music from ’50s to present

music

Carter’s Merle Norman

400 Old Franklin Tpke., Suite 117, Rocky Mount

540-483-0779 merlenorman.com

Bride and bridal party makeovers

Diva Nails and Spa

14807 Moneta Road, Suite D, Moneta

540-296-0889 On Facebook

Full-service nail salon, skin care

Eric & Co. Premiere Salon

13860 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 100, Moneta

540-721-7336

Full-service salon

Envi Salon

204 South St., Bedford

540-586-1983 On Facebook

Paul Mitchell Focus Salon focusing on creative haircare services, including color, cuts and facial waxing

Family Hair Care

11545 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston 540-297-5812

Full-service haircare services, nail-spa services, waxing and tanning

Hair Designs by Whitney & Brandy

1123 Celebration Ave., 104B, Moneta

540-297-2762

Formal hair styling and updos

Hairstyles by Lisa Ann

70 Scruggs Road, Suite 102, Moneta

540-358-0838

Full-service hair care

Hair Therapy by the Lake

16483 Moneta Road, Moneta

540-855-4881 On Facebook

Full service hair salon that features cuts, styles, color, highlights, updos, perms. For men, women and children. Facial waxing is also available.

Lake Nails

84 Westlake Road, #106, Hardy

540-597-8477

Full-service nail salon

Maven at the Lake Salon & Spa

Westlake Towne Center 84 Westlake Road Suit 112, Hardy

540-719-4247 mavenatthelake.com

Massage, waxing, wedding gift certificates

Mimi’s Nails and Spa

13697 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-719-3239

Manicures, pedicures, waxing, nail art, foot spa, gift certificates

Modern Nails Spa

400 Scruggs Road, #1300, Moneta

540-719-1100

Manicures, pedicures, waxing, nail art, foot spa, gift certificates

Oasis Salon and Spa

360 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount

540-482-0742 On Facebook

Full-service haircare services, nail care

taiBella Salon and Spa

13105 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite A-4, Hardy

540-719-1124 taibellasalon.com

Massage therapy, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing

True Organics

130 Scruggs Road, Suite 104, Moneta

540-719-8783 trueorganicsspa.com

Massage and pampering spa

P hotographers / Videographers

Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

434-665-4018 adambarnes.com

Fine art imaging for weddings and other special events

Christi Austin Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

540-451-1809 christiaustin.com

Weddings, portraits, boudoir

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Smith Mountain Lake

434-481-4716 audralynnecreative.com

Wedding, engagement and event photography

Dawn Rorrer Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

540-400-1546

Photography

Fire Away Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

fireawayphotography.com

Specializing in wedding photography, engagement and event photography

Heather Turner Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

540-814-2878 heatherturnerphoto.com

Weddings, engagements, portraits, children and family sessions, special events, boudoir

Jenny Marie’s Photographie

Smith Mountain Lake

cuqcakjen@aol.com jennymariesphotographie.com

Weddings, families, special events

Lesley Wray Photography

305 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-420-5151 lesleywrayphotography.com

Engagement sessions, bridal portraits, wedding day and other photography

Matt Ross Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

540-798-0822 mattrossphotography.com

Weddings, engagement, portraits, animals, landscapes, cuisine

Nicole Colwell Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

540-580-1021 nicolecolwellphotography.com

Wedding, engagement and events photography

Noah Magnifico Photography

Roanoke

540-382-1600 www.magnificophotography.com

Weddings, fun families & amazing portraits

Simple Times Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

540-204-2774 simpletimesphotography.com

Weddings, family portraits and events

Stephanie Klein-Davis Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

540-312-7752 klein-davis.photography

Wedding and event photography

Star City SkyCams

Blue Ridge

540-819-3473 starcity-skycams.pixels.com

Specializing in aerial HD photography and video, using state-of-the-art quadcopter technology

Stone Blue Productions Photo and Video

Bedford Hills, Lynchburg

434-420-2583 stoneblueproductions.com

Wedding and events photography; HD videography, custom paper products

Studio Belle Visage

3528 Hatchett Road, Penhook

540-576-2451 studiobellevisage.com

Studio and location engagement sessions, bridal portraits, wedding day photography collections

Taylor-Made Photography

Smith Mountain Lake

540-493-7267 mytaylormadephotography.com

Wedding photography

T ransportation Black Tie Trolleys

5106 Waterlick Road, Forest

434-933-3300 blacktietrolleys.com

Unique transportation, including trolleys, party buses

Executive Town Car & Limousine Service Inc.

616 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke

540-366-4644 etclimo.com

Limousine transportation services

Prestige Limousine & Shuttlebus

Roanoke

540-342-8049 prestigelimoinc.com

Limousine and shuttlebus transportation services

Spring Valley Farm

1190 Horseshoe Bend Road, Moneta

540-309-6884, 540-685-3249 svhorsefarm.com

Horse drawn carriages

AmRhein’s

2740 Ogden Road, Roanoke

540-989-7100 amrheinshop.us

Tuxedo sales and rentals

Celebration Bridal and Formal

920 Main St., Lynchburg

434-237-5557 celebrationbridal.com

Full-service bridal shop

Davidsons

4235 Electric Road, Suite 103, Roanoke

540-774-1644 davidsonsclothing.com

Tuxedo sales and rentals

Men’s Wearhouse

4757 Valley View Blvd. NW, Roanoke

540-563-9860 tmw.com

Full-service men’s formal attire, children’s formal rentals

Mr. Tuxedo

5325 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke

540-366-8360 promspageantsandprettythings.com

Full-service bridal, preservations and alterations performed on site; tuxedo and suit rentals and sales

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C eremony/ R eception Venues Belle Garden Estate

1639 Poteet Road, Wirtz

434-406-0574 bellegarden-estate.com

Historic Colonial featuring acreage and mountain views

Bernard’s Landing Resort & Conference Center

775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

540-719-1031 bernardslanding.com

Indoor/outdoor event location; Utilize the catering company of your choice

The Blackwater Creek Pavilion and The Blackwater House

405 Crenshaw St., Bedford

434-953-5672 iloveblackwatercreekcatering.com

Featuring Blackwater Creek Pavilion and Blackwater House, in addition to catering and event planning services

Burwell-Holland Homeplace

600 Jacks Mountain Road, Glade Hill

540-520-4307 burwell-hollandhomeplace.com

Historic brick federal home featured on the National Registry of Historic Places with spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views, a rustic cabin and an event barn

Early Inn at the Grove

50 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount

844-327-5946 earlyinn.com

Historic Greek Revival home offering weddings for up to 200 people

Heath’s Waterfront Grill

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540-632-0163 heathswaterfrontgrill.com

Restaurant at The Pointe at Mariners Landing, featuring separate banquet space for up to 150 people

Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery

1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta

540-296-1393 smlwine.com

Outdoor setting overlooking the vineyard

Historic Avenel Plantation

413 Avenel Ave., Bedford

540-586-1814 historicavenel.com

Historic home that accommodates up to 300 for indoor reception, 80 for seated banquets and 400 with use of porches and grounds

Hot Shots

13360 Booker T. Washington Highway, Moneta

540-719-1547 smlhotshots.com

Outdoor pavilion available for weddings and receptions

Jake’s Place

1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta

540-297-4732 jakesplacesml.com

Casual lakeside restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating; docking facilities

Mariners Landing Resort Community & Conference Center

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540-297-4100 weddingsatsmarinerslanding.com

Lakeside ceremony services, indoor and outdoor reception facilities, catering

Old Chapel Church

436 Old Chapel Road, Penhook

540-483-0687

1769 historic restored church for wedding chapel, extensive grounds for events

Parkway Marina

16918 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston

540-297-4412 parkwaymarina.com

5-acre point surrounded by water with pavilion and docking

Ramulose Ridge Vineyards

3061 Hendricks Store Road, Moneta

540-314-2696 ramuloseridgevineyards.com

1,110-square-foot event space with full kitchen and fireplace; 1,100-square foot patio with fans, pergola and mountain views. 20-by-30-foot pavilion in vineyards

Seven Doors Winery

5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Bedford

540-589-9530 sevendoorswinery.com

Outdoor cedar wedding arbor, unique setting for unique ceremonies

Sierra Vista

6302 Forest Road, Bedford

434-841-2013 sierravistava.com

Outdoor wedding venue on 300 acres. Pre-event accommodations available as well as a handcrafted barn that seats 150

The Bedford Columns

812 East Main St., Bedford

540-586-1407 thebedfordcolumns.com

Circa 1848 restored home can accommodate 200 guests; expansive patio with mountain views

The Blackwater Cafe

4730 Scruggs Road, Moneta

540-721-4333 theblackwatercafe.com

Customizable gourmet menus, indoor and outdoor options, can accommodate up to 110

The Blue Lady

321 W. Main St., Bedford

540-586-4622 On Facebook

Victorian home offering country to elegant weddings

The Depot

52 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-489-0948 depot@rockymountva.org

Main hall with kitchen can accommodate 93

The Landing Restaurant

773 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

540-721-3028 thelandingsml.com

Custom gourmet menus, lakeside setting, wedding coordination

The Old Mill Farm Venue

3705 Chestnut Fork Road, Bedford

540-537-2886 theoldmillfarmvenue.com

Outdoor wedding venue on scenic former dairy farm; pond, barn, 1800s log cabin; covered facility can accommodate 300

The Pavilion at Black Water Junction

356 Bethel Lane, Union Hall

540-420-5625 thepavilionatbwj.com

Seats up to 200, plus outdoor patio, fireplace, kitchen, wifi and views

Peaks of Otter Lodge

85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford

866-387-9905 peaksofotter.com

Event venue, restaurant and lodging along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway

The Phoebe Needles Center

732 Turners Creek Road, Callaway

540-483-1518 phoebeneedles.org

Offering indoor and outdoor space for up to 150

The Stables at the Virginian

4495 Brooks Mill Road, Wirtz

540-521-9743 thevirginianatwestlake.com

Nestled on 40-plus acres, The Stables is a custom-built, 9,000-square-foot upscale western venue suitable for all types of events

Vinton War Memorial

814 E. Washington St., Vinton

540-983-0645

Owned and operated by the Town of Vinton that serves as a premier event venue

The Waterfront Country Club

275 Anchor Drive, Moneta

540-721-2653 smlweddings.com

Full-service event site including upscale clubhouse; variety of packages available

The Water’s Edge Country Club

1825 Waters Edge Drive Penhook

540-576-1556 smlweddings.com

Event site, including upscale clubhouse, charming chapel or waterfront locations; variety of packages available

The Westlake

360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Hardy

540-721-3845 smlweddings.com

Ceremony & reception venue

Willow Creek Country Club

10500 Virgil H. Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount

540-483-0797 willowcreekva.com

Outdoor wedding venue or indoor for approximately 140 guests

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C eremony/ R eception Venues Virginia Dare Cruises

3619 Airport Road, Moneta

540-297-7100 vadarecruises.com

Customizable services aboard a 19th-century replica side wheeler

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center

775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz

540-721-2759, ext. 0 skelton4hcenter.org

Full-service ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner venue; indoor or lakeside

R ehearsal D inner Venues Bella Rose Plantation

1220 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg

434-933-3300 bellaroseplantation.com

Vintage plantation, romantic, historic three level mill house, brick mansion

Bernard’s Landing Resort & Conference Center

775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

540-719-1031 bernardslanding.com

Indoor/outdoor event location; utilize the catering company of your choice

Edo Grill and Sushi

1035 Mercantile St., Suite 104, Moneta

540-297-6888

Seats up to 80 for Asian cuisine, including fresh sushi

El Toreno Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill

40 Village Springs, Suite 14, Hardy

540-721-3821

Accommodates large groups; flat-screen TVs, full bar

Early Inn at the Grove

50 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount

844-327-5946 earlyinn.com

Historical inn hosting weddings, receptions and private parties; overnight stays; catering

Heath’s Waterfront Grill

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540-632-0163 heathswaterfrontgrilll.com

Located at The Pointe at Mariner’s Landing, accessible by land or water, offering fresh seafood, burgers and steaks.

Ippy’s Restaurant

1760 N. Main St., Rocky Mount

540-489-5600 ippysrestaurant.com

Private banquet area available for up to 70; dinner options include steak, seafood and barbecue served with an array of sides, soups and salads

Jake’s Place

1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta

540-297-4732 jakesplacesml.com

Casual lakeside restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating; docking facilities

Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant

130 Scruggs Road, Moneta

540-721-2422 joespizzasml.com

Italian-oriented food

Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference Center

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540-297-4100 weddingsatmarinerslanding.com

Indoor and outdoor event locations; upscale atmosphere; lake and mountain views; versatile menu; off-site catering available

Mango’s Bar & Grill

16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-1632 mangosbarandgrill.com

Casual indoor/outdoor dining with full bar and stage for live entertainment

Seven Doors Winery

5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Bedford

540-589-9530 sevendoorswinery.com

Outdoor cedar wedding arbor, unique setting for unique ceremonies

The Bedford Columns

812 East Main St., Bedford

540-586-1407 thebedfordcolumns.com

Circa 1848 restored home can accommodate 200 guests; expansive patio with mountain views

The Blackwater Cafe

4730 Scruggs Road, Moneta

540-721-4333 theblackwatercafe.com

Customizable gourmet menus, indoor and outdoor options, can accommodate groups up to 110

The Copper Kettle Co.

52 FirstWatch Drive, Moneta

540-912-0116 thecopperkettleco.com

Now in a new location at LakeWatch Plantation with the same menu of favorites, plus a few new ones

The Landing Restaurant

773 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

540-721-3028 thelandingsml.com

Custom gourmet menus, lakeside setting, luxury events, wedding coordination

The Waterfront Country Club

275 Anchor Drive, Moneta

540-721-2653 smlweddings.com

Full-service event site, including sophisticated clubhouse; variety of packages available

R ehearsal D inner Venues The Water’s Edge Country Club

1825 Waters Edge Drive, Penhook

540-576-1556 smlweddings.com

Full-service event site including sophisticated clubhouse, intimate chapel or waterfront location; variety of packages available

The Westlake

360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Hardy

540-721-3845 smlweddings.com

Ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner venue

Virginia Dare Cruises

3619 Airport Road, Moneta

540-297-7100 vadarecruises.com

Bridal showers, formal dinners, customizable range of services

Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria

16547 Moneta Road, Moneta

540-297-0000

Private room for up to 40 people, restaurant holds up to 150. Customized Italian menu

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center

775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz

540-721-2759, ext. 0 skelton4hcenter.org

Full service ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner venue; Indoor and lakeside options

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Address

Channel Marker

Phone/Website

Map ID (Pages 88-89)

Rates

Units

Pets

Dock

Wi-Fi

(Tax not included)

Bed & Breakfast I nns Angle Guest House

215 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount

540-489-1893 airbnb.com

1 BR, 2 BR suites

Yes

$100-$150/night

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Phone/Website

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Map ID

Units

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Pets

Dock

Wi-Fi

(Tax not included)

Bedford Landings

1995 Buccaneer Road, Moneta

540-488-4600 bedford landings.com

Belle Garden Estate

1639 Poteet Road, Hardy

434-406-0574 bellegarden -estate.com

3BR

Yes

Call for rates

Cedar Pointe

216 Mountwood Drive, Huddleston

540-520-5868 cedarpointe bandb.com

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2 BR suite

Yes

$175/night

Early Inn at the Grove

50 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount

844-327-5946 earlyinn.com

5 BR or suites

Yes

$99-$189/night

The Claiborne House

185 Clairborne Ave., Rocky Mount

540-457-0507 theclairbornehouseva.com

6 suites

Call or email for rates

733 Peaks St., Bedford

540-420-0703 forgetmenotbnb.com

1 BR suite

$125/night

416 Avenel Ave., Bedford

540-586-5978 innonavenel.com

4 BR

Call for prices

105 Angus Terrace, Bedford

540-587-9113, 540-7613652 vanquility acresinn.com

2 BR suite plus No 3 cottages

Yes

$100-$275/night

The Forget-Me-Not The Inn on Avenel

Vanquility Inn and Peaks View Cottages

R20

D10

4 BR

Yes

$120-$200/night

C ampgrounds Arrowhead Campground LLC

5625 Smith Mountain Road, Penhook

540-420-7625

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140

Yes

$20-$40/night $1,800-$2,800/year

Blue Ridge Campground & Marina

8131 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz

540-721-3866 blueridge campground.com

104

Yes

$35/night $2,500/year

Camp Karma LLC

2056 Stone Mountain Road, Bedford

540-297-5762, 540297-5067 campkarma virginia.com

Yes

Yes limited

$25/night

Eagle’s Roost Campground

15335 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-297-7381 smleaglesroost.com

R11

F11

125+

Yes

Halesford Harbour RV Park

1336 Campers Paradise Trail, Moneta

540-297-9000 halesfordharbour.com

R28

24 plus 1 lakeside Yes cabin

Yes

$35-$75/night Call for long-term rates

Mitchell’s Point Campground

3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston

540-484-3980 mitchellspoint.com

F12

Yes

Annual lease

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

1235 State Park Road, Huddleston

540-297-6066 dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/ smi.shtml

R19

E10

Yes

Varies

Campsites $20-$35/night See website for cabin rentals

Red Valley RV Park

575 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill

540-537-2675

Yes

Call for rates

4474 White House Road, Moneta

540-296-0522 sweetwater rvpark.com

B10

24 plus 1 BR cottage

Yes

$25-$47/night $300 cottage

H otels / M otels Baymont by Wyndham

1730 North Main St., Rocky Mount

540-489-4000 wyndhamhotels.com/ baymont

Yes

Call for rates

Camber Inn

200 McBride Lane, Gretna

434-656-9000

Yes

Call for rates

921 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford

540-586-8286 wyndhamhotels.com/ days-inn

Yes

Call for rates

Yes

$89-$129/night $395-$695/week

Days Inn

H otels / M otels Gills Creek Marina and Lodge

790 Fox Chase Road, Wirtz

540-721-2451 gillscreekmarina.com

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Channel Marker

Phone/Website

Rates

Map ID

Units

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Dock

Wi-Fi

(Tax not included)

Halesford Harbour Inn

1336 Campers Paradise Trail, Moneta

540-297-9000 halesford harbour.com

R28

Yes

$64-$170/night

Holiday Inn Express Rooms & Suites

395 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount

540-489-5001 hiexpress.com

Yes

Call for rates

Lake Inn Motel

45 Enterprise Lane, Hardy

540-721-3383

Yes

$58-$86/night

ML Hospitality

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540-297-4100, ext. 1 smlvaca.com

E11

100

Yes

$99-$325/night

Westlake Waterfront Inn

2050 Morewood Road, Hardy

540-721-3307 westlake-waterfrontinn.com

R37

Yes

$60-$135/night

Yes

$765-$3,100/week

H ouse b oat S Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales

540-721-5363 800-488-4516 parrotcove.com

16441 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

R28

R esorts and C onference C enters Bernard’s Landing Resort and Conference Center

775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

800-572-2048 bernards landing.com

R11

F10

Yes

1-3 BR condos: $100-$300/night Homes/townhomes: $174-$345/night

Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference Center

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540-297-4100, ext. 1 smlvaca.com

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100

Yes

$99-$325/night

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center

775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz

540-721-2759 skelton4hcenter.org

B40

Yes

$50-$100/night

CB Rentals & Sales

1027 Waterwheel Drive, Moneta

540-297-7000 cbrentals.com

R28

Varies

Yes

Varies

$900-$5,200/week

Lake & Land Property Rentals

16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Suite 17, Moneta

540-721-6005 rentalsatthelake.com

R28

Varies

Visit website for rates

Lake Retreat Properties, Inc.

6760 White House Road, Huddleston

540-297-6002 lakeretreat.com

C11

Varies

Yes

Varies

$480-$8,750/week

Lakeshore Rentals & Sales

16483 Moneta Road #M, Moneta

540-297-5610; 800572-6098 lakeshorerentals.com

Varies

Yes

Varies

$100-$500/night $500-$2,500/week

Long & Foster Vacation Rentals

14807 Moneta Road, Suite K, Moneta

866-395-2038 lfvacations.com

Varies

Yes

Varies

$750-$5,500/week

ML Hospitality

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540-297-4100, ext. 1 smlvaca.com

E11

100

Yes

$99-$325/night

Smith Mountain Lake Properties

P.O. Box 50, Huddleston

540-797-0477 smithmountain lakeproperties.org

Yes

Varies

$70-$600/night $850-$4,500/week

RSI Rentals Inc.

16525 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-9797 rsirentals.com

R28

Varies

$575-$4,500/week

Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Rentals Inc.

16483 Moneta Road, Suite M, Moneta

877-773-2452 smithmountain lakerentals.com

C11

Varies

Yes

Varies

$500-$5,600/week

TO BE INCLUDED: Information for the 2022 Laker Wedding Guide was compiled from business submissions, internet searches and SML Regional Chamber of Commerce records. To be added to the list for the Laker Guide or next year’s Laker magazine, please email aila.boyd@roanoke.com.

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Plenty to Do: Find more events

in Laker Weekly and online at smithmountainlake.com

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Friday

Annalyse Marie with Tim Rowlett: Live music at Hot Shots, 67 Village View Lane, Moneta. 7 p.m. Smith Mountain Lake Live Music Facebook page

Saturday

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Jake Earles: Live music at Beacon Pub at Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta. 6 p.m. Smith Mountain Lake Live Music Facebook page The Roanoke River is frozen under the old Hardy Road bridge.

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Thursday

Shine Runners Pub Run: A 3-mile trail run/walk. Bring a flashlight. Free. 6 p.m. Brooks Mill Winery. Shine Runners on Facebook

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In Jan. & Feb.

Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Aqualung’s 50th: Live music from

January

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Friday

Red Wanting Blue: Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $22 general admission, $42 VIP seating, $220 table for four. harvestermusic.com

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Monday

The Beach Boys: Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 7:30 p.m. All seats sold out except $618 tables for four. harvester-music.com

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Thursday

Shine Runners Pub Run: A 3- or 5 mile run/walk. Bring a flashlight. Free. 6 p.m. Chaos Mountain Brewing. Shine Runners on Facebook

Saturday

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Annalyse Marie and Tim Rowlett: Live music at Beacon Pub at Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta. 6 to 8 p.m. Smith Mountain Lake Live Music Facebook page

Sunday

G. Love & The Juice: Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $39 general admission, $49.50 VIP seating, $250 table for four. harvester-music.com

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Thursday

Saturday

Justin Prillaman: Live music at Beacon Pub at Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta. 6 to 8 p.m. Smith Mountain Lake Live Music Facebook page

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Sunday

Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT

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Tuesday

Brett Dennen with The Heavy Hours: Live music from Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $27 general admission, $47 VIP seating, $240 table for four. harvester-music. com

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Saturday

Shine Runners Pub Run: A 3-mile

Christian Q: Live music at Beacon

run/walk on trails. Bring a flashlight. Leaving from Hammer & Forge Brewing. Free. 6 p.m. Shine Runners on Facebook

Pub at Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta. 6 to 8 p.m. Smith Mountain Lake Live Music Facebook page

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Harvester Performance Center. 8 p.m. $57 general admission, $77 VIP seating, $358 table for four. harvester-music.com

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Dock Tale Hour

ow I do love a good list. It might be the Virgo in me, but I find few things in life as satisfying as marking something off my to-do list with a big ol’ DONE! I have a good friend who can go grocery shopping without a grocery list – how is that even possible?! I have a list of my lists. I have reminders of items I need to add to my lists. I have lists on my cell phone, a notepad for lists in my purse, and I just discovered that Alexa will keep a list for me! Me: “Hey Alexa, add eggs to the grocery list.” Alexa: “Eggs have been added to your grocery list.” Brilliant! In this spirit of list-making, let’s celebrate what we leave behind in 2021 and welcome in 2022. Yes, some of the ideas listed under the “in” column are a bit of wishful thinking, but a girl can dream, can’t she? Here’s what’s out and whatwhat’s in for 2022: Out:

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try and I’ve had a tour on my bucket list for a while. Out:

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• I never did understand the whole panic buying of Charmin. The Hubs outfitted us with enough TP to get through all of 2022. Let’s now instead focus on collecting memories, and SML certainly offers the perfect backdrop. Out:

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engaging series such as Bridgerton (season 2 begins this month!) and The Kominsky Method have kept me quite entertained. However, there is something special about a movie on the big screen. I look forward to buttered popcorn and the joys of losing myself to the larger-than-life images in the cool darkness of a movie theater.

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• Good, bad, or indifferent, there’s a new occupant of the Virginia Governor’s Executive Mansion in 2022. Postpandemic I do hope they’ll re-open our executive mansion for tours — it’s the oldest Governor’s mansion in the coun-

How about you: what are you leaving behind in 2021? Send me your answers and I’ll add them to the list. 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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