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Notes From The River

By Glenn Ayers

Mr. Fixit He would creep up your driveway in an old Chevy Impala that had already clocked over half-a-million miles. It was his mobile office and shop. There was only room for him to sit and drive. The rest was tools, parts and other fix-it paraphernalia. And why not? After all, he was there to repair your TV, your stove, washer and dryer — perhaps your freezer or refrigerator. If you had a dog in the yard, he’d toot the horn for an escort (a precaution he learned the hard way). Then into your home would quietly tread the thin, wiry answer to your consumer appliance prayers: George Van Buren “Vannie” Norman.

You had summoned him in one of three ways: 1. Running into him in the community; 2. Calling him in his shop on the Stone Mt. Road at 9 a.m. and finding him there; 3. Posting a note on the shop’s back door.

Vannie Norman began life in 1921 on the old Kent property just off the Moneta Road about where the “Mayberry” project is today. He ended it, July 12, 1998, at his residence in the “Rock House” off the White House Road. In between, were 77 years of unbelievable determination, work and service to the community — essential service.

His training was extensive, but mostly self-taught and by the hardest.

He got an elementary education at the old Piney Grove School, and that was it. By Pearl Harbor, he was married with two children and one on the way, working at what old-timers in Moneta remember as the feldspar mine. He and his wife, the former Ola Murphy, raised two boys and two girls, wed nearly 57 years at his death.

A medical condition pre-empted him from military service, but it was more than that that drove him from the feldspar pit. He came home one day, slouched wearily in a chair, telling his son, Orbrie, “There’s gotta be a better way to make a livin’ than this.” That night, his eldest remembers, “Daddy made his first radio.”

Except it wasn’t that simple, and certainly in no way as miraculous as it sounds. Clinton Craghead tells of his boyhood friend, “Chicken,” studying an international electronic correspondence course from Chicago. Thumbing through “Radio Craft,” one of the old manuals Norman would have used, Craghead says, “‘Chicken’ told me he studied and studied and didn’t think he could ever absorb it. Then one day it just came to him.”

Craghead’s nephew, Pete, confirms this. “Vannie told me that many a time. One day it all seemed so simple he couldn’t figure out why anybody couldn’t understand it.” Norman’s daughter, Lorraine, remembers the study lessons. “When Daddy was studyin’ at night, nobody made a peep.” Ola Norman adds, “Lord, no, he was in another world.”

It was a brave new world Norman stepped into in the 1950s as the community’s first radio/TV repairman. Working in a little shed behind his parents’ house (that later became his shop), he picked up, repaired and delivered.

Color-coded transistors and resistors would often perplex Norman, who was mostly color-blind. Lorraine would help him. “He’d ask, ‘What color’s this’? I’d tell him.”

Not much else fooled him. From radio/TV, he expanded to stoves, washer-dryers, then refrigeration. It was the latter that caused him to attend classes at Virginia Western and CVCC. In his ’70s, Norman passed Freon certification exams.

Vannie could have made a big living from refrigeration alone, but that wasn’t his way. He helped everyone from the high roller at the lake resort to the farm wife back in the sticks. His calls stretched from Ferrum College to Toler’s Bridge at the Pittsylvania line. “It’s like losing Dr. Sam (Moneta’s legendary physician) all over again,” said his grandson, Jeff Anderson.

He made his trips in various cars, that when worn out, sat in his yard as storage bins for repaired appliances not yet delivered. His last vehicle was “Old Yellow,” the ’71 Impala that earned him a cap from General Motors when it clocked 500,000 miles. “It’s tripped 600,000 now,” reported Norman later, “but I don’t need no more caps.”

Just before he left this world in 1998, a customer told him: “I don’t know what we’d do without you, Vannie.”

“I don’t know what you’d do either,” was his reply.

Indeed.

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By Glenn Ayers

CLARK When it comes to good men, the River neighborhoods produced few as good, and none better, than Clark Meador. He was a man of many skills and talents, a loyal and generous neighbor and one who perfectly fit the designation: “Christian gentleman.” Such is often a nondefinable abstraction, but not with Clark. He was the model.

Always a hard worker as a youth, he moved from field hand to school bus driver to textile work and later to dairy and cattleman. He would eventually serve on the school board as well as a director of the local fire insurance company and a stalwart on the board of deacons at Radford Church.

He told me once of his tough beginnings as a field worker in the Depression. He mostly lived at home, working on the farm, maybe earning extra food and a trifle. (Many hired as plowmen for 25 cents a day.) He landed some kind of work with the W.P.A. that would pay him “cash money” as he called it for a period of time. He had promised a neighbor however, to help “cradle” (cut by hand) his wheat.

“So I took in to cradlin’ that wheat, but worked too fast and got too hot. I come mi’near passin’ out, and was too sick next day to take the job that would’a paid me a little dab o’ cash money.” He told me that story twice over the years, so it obviously had been a bitter loss at the time.

Clark went to the old Moneta High School and — if you can believe it — they played football back then, circa 1925. The team included present and past students (the “outsiders”), and Clark played in both categories over the years. Apparently, one of the teams won a championship of some kind, and the community put on a dinner for the team. Clark was flum-

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moxed somewhat by his privilege to “bring a guest,” and had to go to a relative to find out how to go about asking one. He never specifically told me how this turned out, but I’ve always thought he might have taken my cousin, Lois Ayers, who he would eventually marry.

Anyway, he began driving one of Moneta entrepreneur Nobe Martin’s school buses — they were privately owned in those days. From there he went on to the textile trade in Hurt, Virginia. During this time, Clark had married Lois, the eldest daughter of our old patriarch, Harry Ayers, who lived at the head of route 737, now Ayers Road. Harry’s youngest daughter, Sally, married Tommy Morgan, a young farmer in the area, and the two couples — Meadors and Morgans — threw in their lots together. They bought a large farm and beautiful ante-bellum home on the road just beyond its crossing with the Stone Mt. Road. Matter of fact the late Kenneth Crouch reported to me as the approving planning commissioner that his committee to name all Bedford roads for 9-1-1 purposes had chosen “Ayers Road” because of who lived on each end.

For a time, Clark and the girls worked in textiles while Tommy handled the farm, until Clark left the industry and they began the dairy. They employed Alan and Sam Cassidy who boarded in the big house that kept others at times, too. Once Sally lamented to me after Tommy’s passing how the house once kept 12 people and now, at times, she was the only one.

By this time, Clark was fully into his civic activities, but always with the same honesty and loyalty as when cradling wheat. Also, he kept his interest in football. He brought his two nieces to Staunton River games when they were young, watching the action himself. One night, during a very rainy game, all the fans had left to take shelter or go home. Suddenly, my spotter said to me in the broadcast booth, “Hey look — one guy’s still down there!” It was Clark, water dripping down from his hat brim. This same resolve happened the night the entire board of deacons rose in a huff and resigned at Radford Church, many leaving as members altogether. One didn’t do either — Clark Meador.

By 1988, now 77, Clark settled down to the less arduous life of “gentleman farmer.” Tragically, he was not to enjoy it long.

His life ended in pain and horror. He was terribly burned in a gasoline fire.

He explained it to me from the water tank in the burn unit at UVA hospital. He explained quite coherently how he had accidentally ignited himself while burning out a yellow jacket nest in his backyard. The healing process proved too much for a heart that belonged to his community.

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‘Prohibition’ shown at Westlake Cinema for 100th anniversary

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he partnership between the Franklin County Public Library System, the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum at Ferrum College, and Franklin County Tourism held the third installment of the PBS Prohibition Series at Westlake Cinema in late January. The event was sponsored by Westlake Cinema and The Willard Properties.

The program is related to the prohibition and the passage of the 18th Amendment, due to the fact that this year marks the centennial or 100th anniversary of the passage.

“Prohibition gives us an opportunity to talk about all the different nuances of our nation’s relationship with alcohol,” Franklin County Library marketing and outreach coordinator Christine Arena said. “That goes into the temperance movement, the women’s suffrage movement and lots of other social changes.”

The film that was shown was the Ken Burns documentary “Prohibition,” which was shown in three two-hour segments, according to Arena.

In total, the documentary is six hours long. The three parts of the film are entitled, “A Nation of Drunkards,” “A Nation of Scofflaws,” and “A Nation of Hypocrites.”

“He does a very comprehensive look at a very particular cultural phenomena or time in history and it’s a lot of archival footage,” Arena said. “This documentary goes through all of the conditions and factors that led up to the passage of the 18th

Amendment.”

Arena explained that the film covers the politics and the moralities of what was happening in families and households in terms of substance use and abuse. It also goes through the process of gaining the political backbone to pass the 18th Amendment and why it failed.

“It was an issue of law enforcement,” Arena said.

“There were no resources to back up the enforcement piece of it and the public will just wasn’t committed to the idea of prohibition. The third installment talks about why the amendment wasn’t

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Westlake Cinema played host to the showing of the Ken Burns three-part documentary “Prohibition.”

successful and what led up to its repeal.”

Arena explained that the Ken Burns documentary Prohibition series is a series that should be seen in its entirety because it covers 13 years of history.

“I really hope that people have conversation about the role of alcohol and all the different components of it in our society,” Arena said. “There’s the politics, the culture and all the changes that happened during prohibition like women getting the right to vote, as well as what is Franklin County’s role in the moonshining story.”

Franklin County tourism director David Rotenizer said that the main focus of these programs is Franklin County’s moonshine heritage and not just the alcohol aspect.

“It’s a fine line,” Rotenizer said. “I think we’re doing a good job with it.”

The vision for the program as well, according to Arena was to bring together different facets to provide this type of programming. Rotenizer also added that the idea was make sure the whole county was represented and not just one part.

Anyone interested in knowing more can visit pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition or ferrum.edu/blueridgeinstitute/onlineexhibits/moonshine.

“When we approached the Blue Ridge Museum, they were very interested right off the bat because they have a lot of their historical museum resources. Westlake Cinema was also very interested in showing a Ken Burns documentary on the big screen. They’ve been very supportive, engaged and interested.”

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Moore was one of several costumed volunteers demonstrating open hearth cooking. The family-friendly event also featured children’s activities, food and live music.

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By SHERESE GORE

erving as the next executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce feels like a homecoming for Chris Finley.

Finley began his new position several months ago on Oct. 28. He stepped into a role that was held for 17 years by former SMLRCC Executive Director Vicki Gardner.

“I’m really excited to be back at Smith Mountain Lake,” Finley said.

Finley said that during his first couple of weeks as head of the SMLRCC, he had one-on-one meetings with staff members and attended a Virginia Chamber of Commerce networking event in Richmond. He’s reached out to various SMLRCC members to learn more about the products and services they offer and has met with key suppliers and vendors who support the Chamber’s operations.

“I’m a firm believer in two-way communication,” Finley said. “My door at the chamber is always open.”

In the last few months, Finley’s focus was to assess the chamber’s staffing needs as there’s been a couple of key positions that have turned over in the last year. In the next 90 days, Finley said he will meet with neighboring chambers of commerce in Bedford, Roanoke, Danville and Martinsville to collaborate on opportunities. An early goal, he said, is to fully launch the chamber’s re-branded nationwide marketing campaign.

“As for my other responsibilities, I really am in listen mode, so I’m really trying to assess and learn more about all things Smith Mountain Lake,” Finley said. “I have been gone for four years, so it’s now time to get a better understanding of some of the challenges as well as opportunities that the chamber could help advocate for. That really is going to be a key focus for me.”

In January, the SMLRCC board of directors will meet for a half-day planning session “to really put into motion what the chamber will look like in the next five years,” Finley said.

This five-year strategic plan will look at the chamber’s tourism and marketing efforts, membership opportunities and upcoming legislative issues, such as a possible passenger rail stop in Bedford.

Finley said his prior experience will serve him well in his new position. For 12 years he directed marketing programs with The Willard Companies, and from 2011 to 2013, he served on the SMLRCC board of directors.

Finley most recently worked as the communications manager for an international defense and aerospace company, BAE Systems. In that role, he handled internal and external communications and community relations.

During his time as executive director, Finley led the 2019 Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival, which he said “was a huge success.”

As far as new events that the Chamber may offer in the future, Finley said he would like to explore the possibility of a restaurant week and a lake-wide event that would be centered around the Christmas holiday.

“As far as amenities at the lake, from dining to retail businesses, there’s so much for everyone,” Finley said. “My goal is to grow our market from a

seasonal destination to year-round. We truly do have so much to offer all four seasons, and I will take the lead in sharing that narrative.”

Finley is engaged to Laura Robinson, a Smith Mountain Lake native.

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20-year-old son, John.

“I look forward to getting to know the membership and residents throughout the community,” Finley said. “I have big shoes to fill, and I recognize that, but I’m committed to the opportunity and look forward to elevating our chamber of commerce.”

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Chris Finley began work as the new executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce several months ago.

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School superintendent says goodbye He still has a year and a half to go

By PETER MASON

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oug Schuch will be leaving as the Bedford County School Superintendent, but he still has a year and a half left to go.

He announced that he would be resigning when his contract expires June 30, 2021. He said that his reason for announcing it early is because he wanted the board to have plenty of time to find a replacement.

“I will remain committed to leading this school division until my final day on the job,” Schuch said. “I also will pledge my personal support for doing as much or as little as the board may request in facilitating the transition of leadership.”

Schuch also stated that serving Bedford’s learners, their families and the community has been an honor and a blessing for him. He didn’t give a clear reason as to why he’s choosing to resign, but said he’s unsure what will come next for him. He’s served as the superintendent in Bedford County since 2009.

“I’ve walked this journey simultaneously

as both superintendent and as the father of two recent Bedford County graduates,” Schuch said. “Both of them received an amazing education from some of the best teachers and support staff that anyone could imagine.”

During Schuch’s time as superintendent, he has served with 19 different school board members.

“I don’t just want to thank them for their support for me as superintendent,” Schuch said. “I also want to thank them for our collective work in being future focused for the benefit of our learners. Additionally I want to recognize the tireless efforts of our Bedford County teachers, support staff and administrators for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the young learners of Bedford County.”

According to Bedford County Public Schools, Schuch’s 25 years in public education have included teaching and administrative assignments in Fairfax County and Stafford County. He has also served in the

United States Navy and is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm.

Schuch said that his resignation will be considered a retirement because of his years of service. He doesn’t plan on actually retiring, however, and hopes to have the opportunity to continue serving learners after he leaves Bedford.

“The collaborative culture that we’ve embraced as a leadership team is truly remarkable,” Schuch said. “I hope that the spirit of teamwork will continue to benefit our young learners and our community in the years ahead. In spite of all that we’ve accomplished together, I know that time is approaching for me to step aside and pass the leadership role to the next superintendent. I’m confident that he or she will be fully dedicated to empowering our learners for future success and will continue pushing the boundaries of traditional education practices in response to our rapidly changing world.”

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Vitalize Church Pastor Tony Gray delivers a sermon at Vitalize Church.

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italize Church is again doing church a little bit different.

Having moved out of the Westlake Cinema, the church held a grand opening within its new location at 145 Builders Pride Drive in Hardy. Vitalize moved into the new facility late last year.

“It’s just a day to invite everybody to come and join us,” said Pastor Tony Gray.

With the use of flashing lights and a live band, worship at Vitalize Church is lively and upbeat with about 120 people in attendance each Sunday. At Vitalize Church, “we preach and teach directly from the Bible,” Gray said.

“Part of what we’ve done as a church is to try to connect with multiple generations of people who have given up church,” he said. “Many have been hurt by church, frustrated by church. We’ve been able to connect with them and reconnect with God.” Vitalize held its first church service on Easter Sunday 2012. At that time, members met in a post office; that facility is now used by a Mexican restaurant.

After considering several new locations, the church moved to the Westlake Cinema about a year later. Gray said there were benefits to having worship service in the movie theater: the location was affordable for the young church, and the space had good acoustics.

However, there were some limitations. Vitalize only had use of the space on Sunday mornings, which prompted logistical concerns. Setting up the theater for church service and taking things down was labor-intensive, he said, and the theater also couldn’t be used for services such as weddings and funerals.

The new location is ideal for several reasons. The present site offers more space and will allow Vitalize to continue growing as a church. It is also available for church use “24/7,” he said.

“We can use it whenever we need to,” Gray added.

In addition, the new space has allowed the church to consolidate its sanctuary and church offices under a single roof. Prior to the move, services were held in the Westlake Cinema while the church office was located in a shopping center across Booker T. Washington Highway.

“We’ve moved everything into one building,” Gray said.

Vitalize Church has services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. The church also has small groups that meet in homes throughout the week.

In the beginning of December, Vitalize hosted a “mobile nativity” at the tree-lighting ceremony at Westlake Towne Center, during which church members impersonating Mary, Joseph and the shepherds were present. Scheduled just before Christmas was the church’s annual live Nativity in the field outside of Sunken City Brewing Company.

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By PETER MASON

he 2019 Smith Mountain Lake Chili Festival was special for Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber Executive Director Christopher Finley. Although he has been involved with the festival in prior years, it was the first one with him the helm of the chamber.

Contributed “It’s a great family event,” Finley said. “It’s a nice way to round Edgar Tuck (left) and Sam Hodges of SunTrust Bank accept the first-place award for Best Chili out the year for tourism. It’s a great opportunity, and the weather at the 17th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival at Bridgewater Plaza.

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An estimated 2,000 residents and visitors enjoy tastings, food and craft vendors at the 17th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival at Bridgewater Plaza.

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Members of Team Lake Haven Trailer Park prepare tastings for visitors to the 2019 Smith Mountain Lake Chili Festival at Bridgewater Marina. The team won the top awards for both People’s Choice and Showmanship.

couldn’t be more perfect today. It’s a great opportunity for friends, family and neighbors to come out and for the business community to network.

The event draws a crowd of approximately 2,0002,500 people each year. It was the 17th annual festival, held Nov. 2 at Bridgewater Plaza this year. The competitive chili cook-off is the center of the action at the festival with teams going all-out with themes, decorations and costumes. The contest involved 20 teams whose chili were blind tasted by a member panel on the stage at Mango’s Bar & Grill.

Team “Out of Balance,” of SunTrust Bank, was the winner of the festival. The “Virginians for Trump” organization claimed second place in the festival, and team “Sweet Whili” won third.

Finley said winners were based on taste, consistency, aroma, color and bite.

The Showmanship and People’s Choice awards went to Lake Haven Trailer Park. Representatives had a fiesta-themed pink booth and wore matching T-shirts.

In addition to chili tasting, during the festival, people who attended were able to take a walk on the decks of Bridgewater Plaza, listen to live music, shop and check out the wares of a variety of craft vendors.

“The lake is certainly our number one amenity,” Finley said. “Having the opportunity to hold this event right here on the front and center of the lake and give people an opportunity to

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Crowds of people visit booths at the 17th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival at Bridgewater Plaza.

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Peter Mason/Lake Life experience what the lake has to offer with the beautiFriends, families, neighbors and ful weather and mother nature cooperating, this is a businesses explore the 17th Annual win-win.”

Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival as well as Bridgewater Chamber Office Administrator Laura Healey said Plaza on a weather-friendly Saturday that as the event has grown, the festival has added afternoon. a few more vendors and the amount of chili cookers. The Chamber of Commerce had their own booth there where people could purchase items like Tshirts. People were encouraged to stay and check out Bridgewater Plaza in addition to checking out the festival.

The Smith Mountain Eagle also was there handing out free newspapers and magazines to festival goers.

“It’s certainly grown over the years,” Finley said. “When we first started in the first year, we had a handful to about a dozen teams who participated in the cook-off A Full Color, and now we’ve evolved to about Glossy 20 teams who are participating.”

Magazine Headline sponsors for the event included Xfinity, as well as Consolidated Construction Services and Remodel USA. Finley also explained that this Incredible Home, Incredible Lot with Incredible Views!

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“It’s evolved and opened up to chili cooking teams, vendors who want to showcase their products and of course to other businesses who want to showcase their services as well,” Finley said. “It’s really a fun an event and it’s an event that I’ve seen from an attendance standpoint that this is REALTORS: Ask about our contract going to be a great year. With the prices for a year and save money. weather and the opportunity to get out and enjoy the lake, this is a great event.”

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Just For You Show your loved ones you care about what they are saying.

Timothy Bratton HIS and wife, Veronica, understand the difficulty family members deal with when their loved one is in denial about their hearing loss.

Tim’s mother had hearing loss and before she accepted responsibility for it she blamed everyone else for her not understanding them. This struggle is what prompted him to choose a career in hearing. Now, Tim, has hearing loss and knows first hand what his patients need in technology to achieve the best outcome. Tim and Veronica are on a mission to improve communication in marriages and families by helping people with hearing loss to hear and understand their loved ones by providing Old Fashioned Care with the Best Technology available at the Best Prices. Tim and Veronica are grateful to the Lord for giving them the opportunity to impact lives through hearing. SOUNDZ LYNCHBURG

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he Bible says “He that hath EAR, let them HEAR.” Timothy Bratton, H.I.S has been helping that come to fruition for people for over twenty years. Now, he and his wife Veronica are looking forward to their third year in Lynchburg as the new owners of the Soundz Lynchburg location. Tim and Veronica are committed to continuing the mission of helping people hear and understand their loved ones with the best technology, for the best price, and with the best service.

Tim knows first hand the importance of your loved ones hearing and understanding you. His own mother and sister each have profound hearing loss. He spent several years with his mother smiling and pretending she heard and understood the family. This is one of the reasons he chose hearing as a profession, he wanted to help his family.

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Veterans honored

By SHERESE GORE

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SFC Debra Weir speaks about her service in the U.S. Army during a Veterans Day Ceremony in Rocky Mount.

oining the U.S. Army is among the best decisions Debra Weir said she has ever made.

Veterans and community members gathered for the annual Veterans Day celebration at the Franklin County Veterans’ Memorial Park in Rocky Mount.

Larry Moore, of American Legion Post 111, and James Jordan, a Vietnam War veteran and member of Halesford United Methodist Church, introduced Weir and the program’s other guest speaker, Jimmie Hancock. A presentation of colors was conducted by the Franklin County High School Junior ROTC. “If you look around, you’ll see some of America’s finest,” Moore said. “...

When the country called, they stood up and said ‘yes’ for God and country.”

Speaking to the veterans in the crowd, Weir said she was honored to follow in the footsteps of those who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Weir completed two overseas tours, including Operation Iraqi Freedom.

According to Weir, military personnel are challenged to go the extra mile, depend on others as part of a team, and “never take for granted what we have here in America.”

Weir thanked her husband and two sons for their support and for “keeping the home fires burning.”

“I hope that God, the ultimate Commander-in-Chief, will say ‘well done, good and faithful servant’ when I hang up my boots forever,” Weir said.

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Hancock said he arrived in Vietnam as a 19-year-old “not understanding why or what to expect.” He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and completed basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In the field, teamwork existed between companies and friendships developed among soldiers, he said.

“After awhile you start to befriend these guys and you get to know that they are just like you are, 18- and 19-year-olds who had some things in common,” Hancock said. “You find out these guys were just like me, they played sports, but yet we were there to serve.”

At times, he said, a person he’d met would no longer be present. When inquiring about their whereabouts, “the saddest thing that they would say (was) ‘they didn’t make it,’” he said.

“And so it got to a point, for me, that you didn’t ask that question because you did not want to be disappoint-

ed at somebody saying ‘they didn’t make it.’”

After a period of rest-and-relaxation leave in Japan, Hancock was sent back to the field. That night, “all hell broke out,” Hancock said, in what would be the start of the Tet Offensive. The enemy broke through the perimeter and into Hancock’s camp. Having to put his friends into body bags the next morning, “is something I will never forget,” Hancock said. “I would not want anybody to go through that.”

“Needless to say, I was one of the blessed,” he said.

Earlier in his remarks, Moore noted that less than one percent of the U.S. population has ever served in the military.

“If you don’t remember anything else today, please remember that soldiers do not start wars, they merely stand up, answer the call, don the uniform and fight and win our nation’s wars that politicians start,” Moore said.

Sgt. Jimmie Hancock provides remarks about his time in the Vietnam War.

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he Stable at the Virginian aims to bring a touch of the West to Westlake at Smith Mountain Lake.

Located at 9945 Brooks Mill Road, The Stable is a barn-like structure that is among the area’s newest upscale event and wedding venues.

“We just love people to come together, to have fun and enjoy themselves,” said Jackie Baker, who owns The Stable at the Virginian with her fiancé Dr. Mike Boyd.

Baker is a certified event and wedding planner from The Bridal Society, one of the largest wedding planner organizations in the world. She has taken design courses as well, making The Stable a “one-stop shop” for such activities.

Events at The Stable are not restricted to human guests. Horses may take part in wedding ceremonies, and true to its name, there are five horse stalls located inside the building that are authentic and made to code. The stalls also can be opened for additional gathering space for events or for rent by vendors.

The main attraction is spacious event hall, which is ideal for dining. Large crystal chandeliers suspended from the 40-foot ceiling light the interior of the event hall, and western-themed decor rounds out the space.

On the second floor, The Stable offers a bridal suite with a private bathroom, large mirror, and dressing area. It is decorated with candles, crystal chandeliers, and a French love seat. On the opposite end of the building is the “gentleman’s quarter.” It also features a bathroom and seating but shows off masculine western décor and an audio system.

There’s also a gathering room for the families of the bride and groom, the Western Saloon, and a prep kitchen. An outdoor patio offers seating for 25, and overall, the Sherese Gore/Lake Life

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building can accommodate 150 guests.

One could say that the custom-built, 9,000 square foot western stable could take your breath away.

The Stable is a culmination of Baker and Boyd’s love of the American West, western movies and country music. Boyd is a physician practicing in Martinsville, and Baker is a former nurse who also worked in marketing and sales in the medical field. According to Baker, Boyd is a John Wayne fan, and the couple strongly adheres to the concept of “cowboy ethics,” a compilation of values that include honesty, hard work and personal character.

Cowboy ethics was evident in places such as the Dakotas and Wyoming, Baker said.

“You saw that everywhere,” she added. “Hard-working people, you could take their word, they were honest, and so we really appreciated that, and we wanted to bring something like that back here.”

Baker said that the “community is important.” Aside from Courtesy photo

The interior of The Stables, a 9,000-squarefoot event hall on Brooks Mill Road.

the chandeliers, which were the product of a family-owned business in North Carolina, interior and exterior work on The Stable was performed by local contractors and laborers.

The Stable is located on more than 40 acres of rolling fields and oaks and maple trees. It is the first phase of The Virginian project, and future phases will involve efforts that include the construction of an outdoor destination named The Pavilion as well as seasonal events to include a pumpkin patch, corn maze and tractor pulls.

The Stable’s pricing is comparable to other upscale venues, Baker said. The Stable has partnered with Spring Hill Marriott in Roanoke for wedding packages and the preferred caterer is Center Stage Catering in Rocky Mount. The Stable is currently accepting wedding reservations.

For more information about The Stable at the Virginian, visit www.thevirginianatwestlake.com, email jaclyn@ thevirginianatwestlake.com or call (540) 521-9748.

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en Maciel hands out candy to a young boy on a candy trail hayride at the inaugural Jamboree at Smith Mountain Lake. Maciel used the movie Wreck-It Ralph as the inspiration for her candy station, building a replica of the King Candy Castle on the grounds of the future home of the church on Timberwood Drive in Moneta. The family friendly event also had a pig roast, bluegrass music, petting zoo, obstacle course, car, bike and truck show and a live auction.

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1. Admiral Landing ..........3G

53. Deerfield ....................9G

105. Lake Forest .............. 4F

3. Aspen Point ................. 7F

55. Dillons Cove .............. 6F

107. Lake Park ..................4I

2. Anthony Ford .............. 7H 4. Bass Cove .....................8G

5. Bay Vue ........................1A

54. Diamond Hill ............ 5C 56. Dixie Acres .................9G

12. Belview Bay ...............8G

163. Rebel Shore ............ 4C

61. Forest Shores .............4G

113. Lakeshore Terrace ....1B

165. River Creek Estates . 5H

62. Franklin Hills ..............3G 63. Franklin Shores ..............

64. Gangplank Pointe ..... 6F

120. Lockwood ................ 5H

70. Greers Ford ............... 7F

122. Long Island Estates ..5D

72. Hales Creek ................5D

124. Lynchburg Camp .... 8H

74. Happy Acres ...............5D

126. Mallard Cove Estate 5F

69. Green Acres ................3B

21. Bluewater Bay ............5G

22. Boardwalk ..................7G 23. Bonaventure Estates ..5G

24. Boxwood Green ........ 4H

71. Gross Point .................8G

73. Hales Point ................5D 75. Harbor Club ...............4D 76. Harbor Landing ..........7I

25. Brandywine Estates ...4D

77. Harbor Ridge ............ 4C

27. Buck Run ....................7G

79. Hardy .........................1A

29. Cantebury on the Lake 5G

81. Hatcher Point .............9G

26. Brooks Point .............. 4H 28. Bull Run Acres .............7I

30. Cedar Key Estates .... 10G 31. Cedar Ridge .............. 4H 32. Chestnut Creek ......... 4E

78. Harbor Village ........... 7F

119. Lakewood Forest ..... 5E

175. Saunders Point ........8G

82. Hemlock Shores .........3B

134. Merry Acres ..............3B

133. Meadow at the Lake 4G

42. Craddock Creek Harbor8G 43. Craddock Shores ........8G

44. Crafts Ford ................. 4H 45. Crimson Shoals ......... 5H

46. Crimson Shores ........ 5H

47. Crown Point .............. 7H 48. Crown Point .............. 6E

49. Damshore ...................5G 50. Deer Creek .................6G 51. Deer Creek Estates .....6G

52. Deer Path .................. 4C

181. Shoreside II .............4D

182. Silver Bay .................9G 183. Sleepy Hollow ........ 5F

184. Smith Mountain ..... 4C

185. Smugglers Cove ..... 4C

186. Smugglers Neck ......8G

190. Southwind Key ........7G

192. Spring Oak .............. 8F

90. Hillcrest Heights ....... 5H

142. November Shores ... 5H

194. Starwood .................5D

92. Holiday Farms ........... 6H

144. Pagan Isle ................4D

94. Idlewood Shores ........4D

146. Paradise Point ..........5D

96. Indian Ridge ..............7G

148. Park Shores ............. 7F

98. Isle of Pines .............. 7F

150. Pebble Brook .......... 7F

93. Holiday Hills ............. 7F 95. Indian Point ...............4D

97. Indian Run .................4D

143. Occaneechi Hills ..... 7E

145. Paradise Acres ......... 4H

197. Striper Coves .......... 4C

232. Virginia Woods ....... 5C

233. Vista Point ............... 8H

234. Walnut Run ............. 4C 235. Walton Cove ........... 7F

236. Waterpointe I .......... 6F

237. Waterpointe II ......... 6F

238. Waterpointe III ........ 6F

240. Weatherwood ......... 6E

242. White House ........... 8E 244. Wildernest .............. 6E 245. Winding Waters ...... 6F

246. Windmere Point ......7G

247. Windsor Point ..........3G

248. Windtree ................. 5E

249. Windtree Point ........3G

198. Stripers Landing ......5G

250. Winifred Shores ...... 8H

200. Sunrise ................... 9H

252. Wood Brook ............ 5E

201. Sunset Cove ............ 3C

251. Witcher Point ...........9G 253. Wooded Acres ......... 5C

202. Sunset Point ........... 7F

254. Wooded Lake Acres ..4D

152. Pin Ridge .................5G

204. Tanglewood ..............8I

236. Lands End .....................

154. Pinewater ............... 5H

206. The Cove ................. 7E

153. Pine Ridge .............. 9F

104. Lake Estates .................

196. Stone Ridge .............5G

149. Paynes ......................7I

101. Kamp Branch ...........5A 103. Key Lakewood ..........6G

195. Stone Manor ........... 4C

199. Sunburst Point .........5D

151. Pelican Point ........... 6H

102. Kasey’s .....................5D

193. Standiford Forest .... 4H

147. Park Place ............... 6F

99. JL Saunder Estates .... 8H

100. Jumping Run Farms 4C

231. Virginia Key ............ 5H

243. White Oaks ............. 6E

138. Morningwood ......... 4H

188. Snug Harbor ............8D

140. Needlewood ............8G

91. Hillside ..........................

230. Village North .......... 6E

191. Spinmaker Run ........6G

141. November Hill ........ 5H

41. Cox .............................9G

180. Shoreline .....................

229. Village East ............. 6E

241. Whisperwood Cove 6E

89. Highland View .......... 5H

40. Contentment Island .. 6H

178. Shangri-la ................8G

227. Twin Coves .............. 5E

189. Smoerset Cove ........ 5H

37. Clubhouse Towers ..... 7H

39. Confusion Acres ........ 5E

224. Thunder Ridge .........9G

225. Treasure Island ........ 5H

137. Montego Bay .......... 6F

139. Mountain View Shore 9G

38. Commodore Cape ..... 7H

223. Three Quarter Point 4H

239. Waverly ....................6G

87. Highland Lake .......... 6H

88. Highland Shores ....... 6H

222. Three Oaks .............. 4F

187. Snidow ....................5D

136. Monoacan Shore .... 8F

35. Clearwater Acres ....... 5H

36. Cliff View Estates ....... 4C

221. The Waterways ...... ...8G

135. Merry Point ............. 5H

85. Hidden Cove ..............3B

86. High Point ................. 6E

220. The Waters Edge ..... 7H

228. Valley Mill Crossing .9G

179. Shenandoah Shores 4H

130. Mariners Landing ... 8F

219. The Waterfront Sec. ......

176. Saunders Shores ..... 6F

127. Mallard Point ...........5G

131. Marriman Corp ....... 6E

217. The Reach ................8G

226. Twin Chimneys ....... 5H

177. Scruggs ....................6G

129. Marina Bay ...............7I

215. The Peninsula ..........7G

174. Sanransan ............... 8F

125. Lynnville on the Lake 3C

33. Chestnut Pointe .........4D

34. Chestnut Shoals ........ 5H

172. Sandpiper Bay ..........4I

123. Lookout Point .......... 6F

132. MartIn ......................4D

84. Hickory Point ............ 6F

171. Sandpiper Bay .........8G

173. Sandy Point ............ 5H

80. Harts Plantation Pointe 3C

83. Hickory Cove ............. 6F

169. Royal Estates ............5G

121. Lockhaven Cove ........7I

128. Mallards Crossing ... 6F

214. The Overlook ............5D

218. The Waterfront Sec. . 5F

167. Roanoke Point ........ 5C

68. Gowens ......................9G

117. Lakeview Park ......... 5H

213. The Oaks ................. 5H

166. Riverbay .................. 6E

170. Sailors Cove .............7G

17. Blackwater Cove .........6G

20. Bluebird Hollow .........4D

115. Lakeview Estates ......5D

212. The Meadows .......... 7H

216. The Point ................. 9H

118. Lakewood Acres .......4D

67. Goodview ...................4B

19. Blackwater Shores .... 6H

114. Lakestone ............... 6H

210. The Homestead MHP 6G

164. Ridgecrest ............... 8F

66. Gobblers Ridge ..........9G

15. Blackstone Point ........9G

18. Blackwater Forest ...... 4H

112. Lakemount ..............5D

162. Radford ................... 7E

168. Rockfish Bay ........... 5H

65. Gills Creek Estates ..... 5H

16. Blackwater Bend ....... 4H

110. Lakeland Park ......... 5E

161. Private Shores ......... 7E

116. Lakeview Knoll ........ 7F

13. Bernards Landing ......7G

14. Big Beaver Cove ........ 3C

160. Poplar Cove ............. 5F

111. Lakeland Pines .........6D

60. Forest Cove ................9G

11. Beechwood West .......5D

211. The Inlet ...................4G

108. Lake Pine Annie ........6I

59. Fishermans Cove .......3B

8. Beaverdam Plantation .3B

10. Beechwood Shores ....6D

159. Point A Vista .............8G

109. Lake Ridge ...............3B

58. Fairway Bay ............... 6F

9. Beckys Creek ............... 5F

209. The Hillside ............. 6H

158. Plymales ..................8G

57. Driftwood Shores ...... 7F

6. Beacon Hill .................. 5H 7. Beaver Cove .....................

157. Pleasure Point ........ 4C

106. Lake Forest Resort ... 4H

155. Pintahoe Wood ....... 8F

156. Private Cove ............ 8F

203. Surfside Estates ...... 7E

205. Tel Arbah ................. 5H 207. The Forty Acres ........ 7F

208. The Harbor ................7I

255. Woodlake ................2B

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Water and air temperature were about the same at 48 degrees.

Jan. 1 Polar Bear Ski Day event

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By PETER MASON

he public was encouraged the Saturday after Thanksgiving to visit businesses at Smith Mountain Lake to find gifts and enjoy the service that the local busibusi ness owners have to offer.

It was part of Small Business Saturday, an international event that began after Thanksgiving in 2010 and was recognized locally by the Smith Mountain Lake ReRe gional Chamber of Commerce, along with numerous other business communities.

“The campaign is all about promoting people as they start their holiday shopshop ping to shop local and try not to go to the big stores and the mall,” Chamber Office Administrator Laura Healy said. “We want try to promote the community to stay local and shop in their small local businesses.”

The chamber helps promote Small Business Saturday every year using social me-

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Shoppers at Gifts Ahoy in the Smith Mountain Lake area participate in Small Business Saturday.

dia. In addition, American Express, which created the event, sends the chamber promotional items that retail businesses can use to decorate their business for the day.

“I think it’s pretty successful,” Healy said. “I think it helps get the word out for small businesses around the lake. As long as they have their specials and special sales going on for Black Friday on that Saturday, I think it’s helped them out a great deal.

A lot of the businesses pick up the items that they need from us, we have them here in the business center, and they decorate, take pictures and post on social media what they’ve done with the items that they’ve picked up.”

Some of the businesses that participated included Gifts Ahoy, the Cottage Gate, Bridgewater Marina, Comfort and Joy, the Southern Goat Boutique, the Red Rock Store and a lot more local retail businesses in the area.

Many of the businesses had special sales during the day, and the chamber encouraged them to promote those specials with social media.

“It’s important for us here at the lake because it’s a more quite time around the lake and we don’t have that many visitors and tourists here at this time of year as opposed to the summer,” Healy said. “It’s important for the community to support our small businesses during the more quite months. Small Business Saturday is a perfect way to do that.”

According to American Express, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution in 2011 to support the day. Studies indicate that for every dollar spent at a small local business in the United States, 67 cents stays in the community, meaning that shopping local can have a major impact on the community’s economic growth.

From 2010-2018, Small Business Saturday spending reached a reported estimate of $103,000,000 since the day it began, according to American Express. The event also began in 2013 in the United Kingdom after it’s success over the first several years in the United States.

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n one day every year, Appalachian Power employees go out to hundreds of elementary schools across West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee. Line mechanics, meter readers, customer call center representatives, power plant workers and engineers all take a children’s book to read to students at the elementary schools.

For this year’s annual “Read to Me” Day, more than 300 employees read to more than 20,000 students at about 420 schools and left the book with the school as a donation to the school library.

Pictured is Appalachian Power Real Estate employee Lisa Hammock with a class from Glade Hill Elementary School on “Read to Me” Day.

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“We all take the same book, and we ask the schools if they’d like for us to come for every elementary school,” Appalachian Power Real Estate employee Lisa Hammock said. “A lot of times, the book is selected based on the author or illustrator if they’re local or if it has something to do with electricity.”

One of the schools that Hammock visited was Glade Hill Elementary. She said that she enjoyed visiting Glade Hill because it’s where she went to elementary school herself and her children went to school there as well. The theme for this year was “Never Give Up.” Employees read the book “The Boy Who Touched the Stars” by José Hernández in honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. The autobiography describes the author’s journey as the son of migrant workers from Mexico to becoming

an astronaut on the Space Shuttle Discovery.

“We’ve had great success with the schools that I go to,” Hammock said. “The kids always seem to love it, and they’ve been very kind and respectful. The teachers have been great to allow us to come in. Sometimes the schools don’t have the opportunity because they just can’t fit it into their schedule, but most schools participate.”

Appalachian Power said that the science behind good reading skills is clear. Research shows that when children become good readers by third grade, they are more likely to perform well in other subjects and graduate high school. It is the key building block to developing skills that lead to college and career success.

“I think now more than ever, it’s important for students to see the connection between learning and leading, and leading roles in our com-

Lisa Hammock reads to students from Glade Hill Elementary as a part of “Read to Me” Day.

munity,” Glade Hill Elementary School Principal Kim Poindexter said. “It’s important to give back to the community, learn in the community and work and lead in the community. I think it’s a great partnership when we can work together to impact children’s lives.”

Appalachian Power started participating in Read to Me Day in 2001 and estimates that it has read to more than 275,000 students and donated about 6,500 books since it began.

“We support education in many ways and at all levels, from Pre-K to higher education,” Appalachian Power president and a volunteer reader Chris Beam said. “Read to Me Day is special. It’s a boots-on-the-ground way we can show every school we serve that we value education and support what they do. Even more important, it’s a way to show children that reading is important.”

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$549,000 504 Witcher creek Lane Don’t miss this Smith Mountain Lake opportunity to own in a PRIVATE, NO WAKE area surrounded by Virginia State Forest, deep clean clear cove location in the sought-after Cedar Key subdivision also known as Witcher Creek section of the lake. Large Lot with many possibilities for building and expanding existing ranch home with full finished basement. Sold Furnished. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Kitchen, Living Room, 3 BDRm, 2BAths and Laundry Room on entry level and Family Room, 4th bdrm & 3rd bath on basement level w/ game table. Walk-in from parking area has a handicap ramp. Short-term rentals are welcome and this home was previously rented.

PRIVACY AND WILDLIFE ABOUND, this is a chance to own waterfront and to be secluded.

Long waterfront views out to the main channel and the mountains. Reach out and touch Smith Mountain. Enjoy the protected striper fishing area here in designated spawning waters of the lake. This property is a dream for the outdoor enthusiast. MLS#862976

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1900 capeWooD Drive, hUDDLeston PendIng • Sold Furnished • 3 BR • ContraCt 3 BA • 2,800 Sq. ft. Ranch home built in 2002 • Large 0.94 Acre wooded lot w/ nice lake views • Single slip dock w/ party deck, boat hoist & sea doo port • Great lake community featuring public water, boat ramp, locked boat/trailer storage, paved roads & walking trails • Channel Marker W-1 • MLS#865014

1273 Graves harbor traiL Unit 316 • 2 BR • 2 BA • Entry level unit at the Pointe at Mariner’s Landing • Optional amenities package including golf, tennis, outdoor pools, indoor pool, beach, boat ramp, and much more • Fabulous lake views • Rolling window sun porch • Short-term rental income possible • MLS# 861029 • For more information please contact Kelly Drinkard (540) 525-9589.

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BEDFORD COUNTY WATERFRONT LOTS Trading Post Road ................... MLS#793144 ........... 28.00 Acres ............ 275’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker C3A............. $599,000 8B Lake Haven Circle .............. MLS#860306 ........... 01.21 Acres ............ 372’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker C-5.............. $580,000 36 Lands End .......................... MLS#862332 ........... 43.69 Acres ............ 318’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker R-28............ $470,000 2 Crows Nest Drive.................. MLS#860946 C ........... of Waterfront o n00.34 t rAcres a C............ t P200’ en d I n g.......... Channel Marker R-11 ............ $279,000 46 Pinnacle .............................. MLS#844596 ........... 00.76 Acres ............ 217’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker C-8.............. $274,500 51 Hilltop Drive ........................ MLS#817604 ........... 01.76 Acres ............ 150’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker C-8.............. $229,000 17 Trading Post Road .............. MLS#793104 ........... 01.55 Acres ............ 120’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker W-1 ............. $199,000 2 Airport Road* ........................ MLS#851356 ........... 14.94 Acres ............ 150’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker R-20............ $169,000 Trading Post Road ................... MLS#831584 ........... 12.79 Acres ............ 170’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker H-1.............. $162,000 14 Beechnut Lane ................... MLS#850936 ........... 00.93 Acres ............ 097’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker R-21A ......... $139,000 21 Waterside Channel ............. MLS#850227 ........... 01.43 Acres ............ 150’ of Waterfront.......... Channel Marker R-50A ......... $119,000 FRANKLIN COUNTY WATERFRONT LOTS 19 Back Nine Drive ................. MLS#841634 .......... 00.57 Acres ........... 100’ of Waterfront ......... Channel Marker R26 ............ $120,000 * Denotes lots for sale with DOCKS

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• 5 BR • 3 BA • 3,550 Sq. ft. • Attached 2 car garage • 0.58 Acre lot w/ 127’ of waterfront • 5 bedroom septic • Excellent short-term rental home being sold Turn-Key; Annual gross income averaging over $93k for the previous 5 years • Scenic property w/ the best views the Lake has to offer • Very gentle lot w/ paved driveway that extends all the way to large 2 slip dock in deep pristine water.

• Home has traditional 2-story beginnings w/ entire lakeside of the house blown out & opened to take in the panoramic vistas • Full length lakeside multi-level trex Deck off the entry level w/ Hot Tub • Excellent lake community • Channel Marker W-1 • MLS# 862262

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110 Tradewind Terrace, HuddlesTon 5 BR • 4.5 BA • 4,500+ sq. ft. • 0.60 Acre lot w/ 100’+ of waterfront • Stunning Brick Contemporary • Solar panels power electrical system reducing electric bills to less than $100 a year • Two master suites • Solid Wood Finishes throughout • Custom Vetter Windows • 2X6 construction w/ 7’+ interior doors & 10’+ ceilings throughout • Large Eat-In kitchen w/ granite counter tops & oversized center island along w/ a formal dining room w/ Tiffani-style fixtures • Concrete Patio off lower level & raised Travertine tile patio off main level • No wood decks! • Large Double Boat Slip dock w/ 2 floaters, dock house & a great patio w/ rock outdoor fireplace & outdoor kitchen • Deep water peaceful cove near Smith Mountain & the dam • 4 heat pumps • Paved driveway • Excellent lake community featuring boat ramp, locked boat storage, public water & walking trails • Channel Marker W-1 • MLS#861358

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2518 paTMos cHurcH road, HuddlesTon • 4 BR • 3 BA • 3,362 Sq. Ft. one level home built in 1965 w/ major additions in 1981 and 1998 • Attached 2 car garage • Dual HVAC systems • Huge 4.16 acre gently sloping lot w/ breathtaking view & ample water frontage • Large dock w/ covered slip & easily converted to 2nd covered slip, 2 storage buildings on dock • 9’ of water depth & concrete boat ramp • Open great room & kitchen w/ vaulted ceiling, masonry fireplace & solid wood custom bookshelves & kitchen cabinets • Southern exposure w/ large lakeside windows throughout to maximize views • Handicap friendly home with a walk in shower and no steps anywhere • Retractable awnings on either end of the lakeside deck • Automatic underground Irrigation system • Separate pump house for well & storage • Huge Equipment shed/ barn across the road from the driveway entrance • Channel Marker H-1 • MLS#865774

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1078 Rufus DRive, HuDDleston • 5 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • EASILY one of the best point lots with its’ gentle slope and its’ whitesided exterior 5,000 sq ft home & its’ distinctive patio archways! • Original 2 story home w/huge lakeside addition • Spacious • FURNISHED • Home offering main level living & extra space both downstairs and upstairs for guests • Huge Master Suite & Great Room • Large Completely Remodeled Kitchen, new SS appliances, granite countertops, nice dining room w/original fireplace • Gracious entry Foyer w/huge pantry/storage room • Convenient Laundry Room/Mud Room off the kitchen • Many storage areas throughout • Double attached garage • Very Large Dock and Dock House • The lot dominates this point of property and sets the owner out in front of all other houses!

• Amazing Views! The Property You’ll Never Want to Leave! • Channel Marker C3 • MLS#865163

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1707 CapewooD DRive • 6 Bedroom • 4 Bath • Spacious well built home w/ fabulous floor plan • Large Eat-In Kitchen on main level along w/ a nice lakeside master suite • Large open rooms throughout • Beautiful hardwood trees and a gently sloping lot with Deep Water in a protected cove across from the Gap of Smith Mountain & the Dam • Fabulous location at the deepest & widest part of Smith Mountain Lake! • House sits very close to the lake, there’s a full length covered porch on the main level lakeside & a patio & screened porch below • SOLD FURNISHED & READY TO ENJOY • Double Slip Dock plus a covered PWC slip, a partial overhead Party Deck and a Fantastic Concrete Boat Launch which is an extension of the Concrete Driveway! • House was on the Rental Program this year • Channel Marker W1 / R1 • MLS#865078

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12812 smitH mountain lake paRkway Beautiful Views of surrounding countryside and Land borders SML State Park and Mariner’s Landing Golf and Residential Community!

Unlimited potential for this property, long road frontage for future subdivision.

LODgE STYLE HOME W/ bEAUTIFUL LAKE & MTN vIEWS 306 Hilltop DRive, HuDDleston • 5 BR • 4 BA (3 BR Septic) • 2,800 Sq. ft. Ranch built in 1999 • 0.63 acre gently sloping lot w/ 110’ of waterfront • Large stationary & floating dock in a deep water cove near channel marker C-8 • Open kitchen & living room w/ vaulted ceiling & gas log fireplace • 3 Master Suites • Great lake location just off SML Parkway, near the Smith Mountain Lake State Park • MLS#860103

402 saunDeRs point RoaD, HuDDleston • 4 BR • 3.5 BA • 2,400 Sq. Ft. • Sold Furnished • 0.78 Acre premium wooded lot, gently sloping w/ southern exposure • Nice g single slip dock along NDinIN T PE sandy beach a peaceful deep water cove CONTRA•w/C Open main level featuring vaulted wood plank ceilings & a beautiful masonry brick fireplace which accents the great room, kitchen & sun room • Metal roof • Large circular driveway • $639,000 Excellent lake location near channel marker C-2 & established rental history • MLS#864809

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Fishing Guides

Angling Adventures................................. 40 Village Springs Dr. Hardy.......................................540-721-4867 Captain Bert’s Fishing Charters.................. P.O. Box 673, Hardy.....................................................540-721-5788 Captain Danny’s Striper Mtn. Charters.........65 Windsor Dr., Rocky Mount.....................................540-556-3170 Captain Travis Patsell Cats N’ Stripers Fishing Charters....................................................................... 540-580-3487 www.catsnstripers.com Dale Wilson Guide Service...........................185 SML Parkway, Huddleston...................................540-297-5650 Kenny’s Striper Guide Service................ P.O. Box 356, Rocky Mount.........................................540-493-9541 Point Runner’s Sportfish Adventures.... 176 Caldwell Lane, Fishersville..................................540-836-0145 Rockfish Adventures................................ 11 Viburnum Dr., Waynesboro....................................540-256-2571 Rodbender Striper Guide Service........... Smith Mountain Lake, VA............................................540-246-4375 Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’...................... 4067 Hales Ford Road, Moneta..................................540-297-5611 Stone Mountain Guide Service................ P.O. Box 18, Huddleston.............................................540-297-6898 Terry’s Guide Service............................... 5188 Horseshoes Bend Rd.,Goodview........................540-309-3087 The Shad Taxi........................................... 336 Indian Trail, Hardy................................................540-797-2528

Stay the Night MOTELS/HOTELS

Bedford Super 8........................................ Bedford . .............................................................................587-0100 Baymont Inn & Suites.............................. Rocky Mount.......................................................................489-4000 Days Inn ................................................... Bedford . .............................................................................586-8286 Gills Creek Marina & Lodge..................... Wirtz . ..................................................................................721-2451 Hampton Inn ............................................ SML/Gretna ........................................................................656-9000 Holiday Inn Express................................. Rocky Mount.......................................................................489-5001 Halesford Harbour.................................... Moneta.................................................................................297-9000 Lake Inn..................................................... Hardy...................................................................................721-3383 Parkway Marina Duplex........................... Huddleston..........................................................................297-4412 Westlake Waterfront Inn........................... Hardy...................................................................................721-3307

BED & BREAKFAST INNS

Ashleigh Manor......................................... Hardy...................................................................................890-3332 Bedford Landings..................................... Moneta..........................................................................540-488-4600 www.bedfordlandings.com Chateauware B&B.................................... Boones Mill.........................................................................334-1386 The Claiborne House................................ Rocky Mount................................................................540-929-0631 Love Stone Inn.......................................... Huddleston..........................................................................296-0510 The Angle Guest House........................... Rocky Mount................................................................540-489-1893

RESORTS AND/OR CONFERENCE CENTERS

Bernard’s Landing.................................... Moneta . ...............................................800-572-2048 or 721-8870 Camp Karma............................................. Bedford.........................................................................540-297-5762 www.campkarmavirginia.com Mariners Landing...................................... Huddleston..........................................................................297-4100 Sweetwater RV Park................................. Moneta, VA...................................................................540-296-0522 www.sweetwaterrvpark.com W.E. Skelton 4-H Center........................... Wirtz.....................................................................................721-2759

PUBLIC CAMPGROUNDS

Blue Ridge Campground......................... Wirtz.....................................................................................721-3866 Eagles Roost Campground .................... Huddleston..........................................................................297-7381 SML State Park......................................... Huddleston..........................................................................297-6066 Smith Mountain Campground................. Penhook..............................................................................927-4198 Diamonds at the Lake.............................. Goodview.....................................................................540-797-9309

VACATION RENTALS

Captain Bert’s........................................... Moneta.................................................................................721-5788 CB Rentals & Sales.................................. Moneta..........................................................................800-203-7368 Coffman Home at Paradise Point............ Moneta..........................................................................800-548-8539 Coveside Cottages................................... Moneta.................................................................................297-3221 The Dome Home....................................... Huddleston..........................................................................797-4686 Fun In the Sun........................................... Bedford.........................................................................800-572-6098 Lake Retreat Properties........................... Huddleston . ...........................................800-421-6980 or 297-6002 Lakeshore Rentals & Sales...................... Moneta . ..............................................800-572-6098 or 297-5610 Long & Foster Vacation Rentals...............................................................................866-395-2038 or 297-3517 ML Hospitality........................................... Huddleston..........................................................................297-4100 RSI Rentals................................................ Moneta.....................................................866-721-9797 or 721-9797 Silver Bay View Cottages......................... Huddleston...................................................................434-953-6747 S.M. Dock & Lodge................................... Penhook.......................................................................540-565-0222 SML Vacation Rentals.............................. Moneta.....................................................721-2589 or 877-773-2452 Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’...................... Moneta............................................................ 297-5611 or 400-3465 WaterMark Realty..................................... Moneta.................................................................................721-5253

Shopping at SML

A Shade Brighter .........................................Rt. 122, Downtown Moneta.............................................. 540-297-6440 Affordable Home Outlet Antique Mall At Mayberry............................Downtown Moneta........................................................... 540-297-7770 Artfully Framed At The Lake........................Westlake Commons Rt. 122............................................ 540-721-1218 Black Horse Manor Antiques.......................40 Village Springs Lane................................................... 540-721-0181 Bridgewater Marina......................................Bridgewater Plaza, Rt. 122.............................................. 540-721-1639 Bridgewater Sportswear..............................Bridgewater Plaza, Rt. 122 ............................................. 540-721-1040 Brown Bear’s Den.........................................Rt. 122, Moneta................................................................. 540-297-6203 Capps Home Building Center......................13700 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta.................... 540-721-2276 Comfort & Joy...............................................16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta.............................................. 540-297-3406 Home Furnishings Designer Solutions.......................................Bridgwater Plaza.............................................................. 540-719-1266 Diamond Hill General Store.........................Rt. 655 (Diamond Hill Road)............................................ 540-297-9309 Discovery Shop............................................Lakewood Professional Center Rt. 616.......................... 540-721-0050 Emerson Creek Pottery................................Rt. 735 (Off Rt. 43) Huddleston....................................... 540-297-7884 Envisions Distinctive...................................7195 Btw Hwy., Suite 108................................................. 540-719-1500 Interiors Fabulous Finds.............................................361 Scruggs Rd. Moneta, Va .......................................... 540-719-0670 Gifts Ahoy.....................................................Bridgewater Plaza, Rt. 122.............................................. 540-721-5303 Goodwill........................................................13699 Booker T. Washington Hwy.................................. 540-719-1503 Grand Home Furnishings............................Booker T. Washington Hwy Rt. 122................................ 540-721-2227 Haywood’s Jewelry......................................Westlake Towne Center Rt. 122...................................... 540-721-2210 Interiors By Kris............................................13161 Booker T. Wash. Hwy............................................ 540-721-8354 Lakescapes Nursery.....................................1509 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall.......................... 540-576-2781 Garden Center

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Lake Life Local Information Mama Ann’s Gifts & Goodies......................213 Scruggs Rd., Moneta................................................ 540-721-3009 Moneta Farm & Home Center.....................11739 Moneta Rd., Moneta............................................. 540-297-5558 Mountain Treasures.....................................13699 Rt. 122, Suite 200................................................. 540-721-0092 Reclaimed......................................................14190 Bt Washington Hwy Moneta, Va........................... 540-719-1670 Red Rock Store/Citgo...................................16463 Moneta Rd. Moneta, Va......................................... 540-297-4634 Ser Art...........................................................Halesford Center, Moneta.............................................. 540-769-9719 SML Alpaca Farm.........................................Hardy, Va......................................................................... 540-719-0281 SML Building Supply...................................13080 Booker T. Washington Hwy Moneta................... 540-721-3453 And Garden Center Smith Mountain Lake Farm.........................Morewood Rd Hardy....................................................... 540-719-0281 Smith Mountain Flowers.............................477 Moneta Rd., Moneta................................................. 540-297-6524 SML Primitives & Home Decor...................14116 Booker T. Washington Hwy................................. 540-719-0222 The Cottage Gate..........................................Westlake Towne Center, Rt. 122...................................... 540-721-5622 The Southern Goat......................................40 Village Springs Dr., Hardy......................................... 540-719-1191 Southern Roots............................................400 Scruggs Rd., Moneta............................................... 540-814-0604 Trocadero.....................................................11970 Old Franklin Turnpike.......................................... 540-576-2220 True Organics, Llc.......................................130 Scruggs Rd., Hardy................................................. 540-719-8783 US Alpaca Company, Store.........................13105 Westlake Commons, Hardy................................ 540-719-0281 Vitazen..........................................................12787 Rt. 122, Suite 103................................................. 540-721-9365

CJ’s Coffee & Sandwich Shop....................540-488-4223..............................Scruggs Rd. at The General Store and at Bridgewater Plaza Clam Diggers Seafood..............................540-587-6727.................................... 109 S. Bridge St., Bedford, VA Fresh seafood and other contemporary American fare, live entertainment, game room, bar and more.

The Copper Kettle Co................................540-912-0116..........................................2033 Morewood Rd, Hardy Dairy Queen...............................................540-721-7541....................................Scruggs Rd. (Rt. 616), Moneta ....................................................................540-576-1622...............................Rt. 40 (Old Franklin, Turnpike), Penhook Diamond Hill General Store......................540-297-9309...............................................................Rts. 655 & 616 Boar’s Head Deli, Wines, Pizza, Biscuits, Subs, Salads, Desserts & More.

Dominos.....................................................62 First Watch Drive, Moneta......................................540-215-0500 Downtown Pizzeria....................................540-297-1269............................................. 1100 Celebration Square Downtown Moneta Duck In........................................................540-721-4633..............................13246 Booker T. Washington Hwy Breakfast Specials Edo Grill And Sushi...................................540-297-6888......................................1035 Mercantile St. Suite 104 Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi . ...........................................Downtown Moneta Shopping Center, Moneta

Westlake Nursery/.......................................13708 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta.................. 540-721-1855 Garden Center

Fisher’s Restaurant...................................540-583-5251 . ................................................. 503 4th St., Bedford, Southern-style home cooking

Willow Tree Nursery...................................300 Old Mountain Rd., Penhook.................................540-576-3031

Freckles’ Ice Cream Shoppe.....................540-297-1269............................................ 1100 Celebration Square Downtown Moneta

Dining at SML

Hawks’ Country Store & Deli....................540-296-0975............................................. 1100 Celebration Square Downtown Moneta

Azul Mexican Restaurant..........................540-583-5088...........................................306 N. Bridge St., Bedford across from the Bower Center for the Arts

Heath’s Waterfront Grill............................540-632-0163...................The Pointe at Mariners Landing, Huddleston Open seven days a week May 1. Daily specials, live music, banquet space, happy hour specials

Bay Rock Marina........................................540-890-2194.................................................8360 Hardy Rd., Hardy Short-order breakfast, lunch, and special events ..............................................................................Marker #87

Homestead Creamery................................540-721-2045........................ Rts. 122 (Booker T. Washingon Hwy.) Local Dairy Offering Milk, Homemade Ice Cream, .............................& 116 (Jubal Early Rd.), Burnt Chimney Candy, Yogurt, Butter, Cheese & More. Picnic Tables Outdoors. Student Tours.

Bedford Social Club..................................540-586-9454....................................124 South Bridge St., Bedford Upscale Fare Prepared with the Freshest Ingredients in Historic Centertown Bedford.

Bella Italian Restaurant.............................540-587-6677....................................... 401 E. Main St., Bedford, VA Benny’s Pizza.............................................540-346-2120.............................Westlake Towne Center, Hardy, VA Bernard’s Landing Resort........................540-721-2762.......................775 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta, VA 24121 AND Conference Center • Fine Dining The Blackwater Café.................................540-721-4333.......................................... 4730 Scruggs Rd., Moneta Casual Fine Dining at its Best. Fresh seafood & certified Angus Beef. Reservations recommended.

TheBlackWaterCafe.com

Hot Shots Miniature Golf..........................540-719-1547........................................................................... Rt. 122 And Family Fun Center Made-to-order sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pizza, snacks and drinks, soup-ofthe-day and more. Delivery within 5-mile radius.

Ice Cream Cottage.....................................540-721-1305.................................Boat Access - Bridgewater Plaza, Rt. 122 at Halesford Bridge Hershey Hand-Dipped Ice Creams, Sundaes, Floats, Splits, Sugar Free & Non-Fat Yogurt.

Jake’s Place...............................................540-297-4732................................................... at Hales Ford Harbor Casual, waterfront dining, boat access

Blind Bill’s Restaurant..............................540-297-6078...................................6724 White House Rd., Moneta Noon to 9 p.m., American casual

Joe’s Pizza.................................................540-721-2422...............................Lake Plaza, Scruggs Rd., Moneta Dinner Buffet Tue.-Sun. Pizza, Strombolis, Appetizers, Eggplant, Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti w/Red Clam Sauce, Stuffed Shells, Chicken Marsala, Spaghetti Pesto, Lasagna & Chicken Wings.

Bojangles...................................................540-719-2248........................................................ 49 Lake Watch Dr. Lake Watch Plantation Rt. 122/Booker T. Washington Hwy

King’s Point Irish Pub...............................540-297-7347.. Boat Access - Lakehaven MarinaRt. 626 (SML Open from Memorial Day through End of September. Authentic Irish Cuisine. . ...................Parkway), Huddleston

Cancun Mexican Restaurant....................540-719-2884........................................ Fairway Village at Westlake Authentic Mexican cuisine. Lunch, dinner, children’s menu, full-service bar.

Lago Pizza..................................................540-297-5353.......................... Moneta Commons Business Center Pizzas, wraps, sandwiches and salads

Carl’s Place................................................540-576-2838....................Rt. 40 (Old Franklin Turnpike), Penhook Carl’s Burger, Mable’s Burger, Pizza, Hot Dogs, Weekend Specials.

Lake Mart And Deli......................................540-721-5565..............................................4795 Scruggs Rd., Moneta Casual fare. Breakfast, Lunch.

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Lake Life Local Information The Landing Restaurant.............................540-721-3028................................Boat Access-R11, Scruggs Rd. (Rt. 616) Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Gourmet Meals & Casual Bar Menu. Reservations Recommended.

Lumpkins Snack Bar and Grill.......................434-927-5150.................. Boat access - 19 , Lumpkins Dr., Penhook American grill food, casual Magnum Point Marina & Grill.....................540-576-3001.Boat Access - 2200 Old Salem School Rd, Union Hall Covered boat slips, boat/jetski rentals, inflatable rentals, full service restaurant with on the water delivery, beer and wine, live bait and fishing supplies, ship store and service center Mango’s Bar And Grill.................................540-721-1632.....................................Boat Access - Bridgewater Plaza Weekend Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; Wed. - Sun. entertainment. . ...........................Rt. 122 at Halesford Bridge.

Marina Café . ...............................................540-297-4829..................................................Rt. 734 (Trading Post Rd. & Mitchell’s Point Boat Access - Mitchell’s Marina Between Markers C2 & C3 Homestyle Cooking. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Open 7 am - 8 pm

Tuscan Tavern..............................................540-297-8900...................................... Halesford Plaza, Rt. 122 Moneta Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria...............................540-297-0000...............................................16547 Moneta Rd., Moneta.

Hales Ford Business Center on the north side of Hales Ford Bridge Virginia Dare Cruise Boat...........................540-297-7100...................................................www.vadarecruises.com Sightseeing Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Luncheon, Hawaiian, Murder Mystery Cruises, private charters. We show you the Lake like no one else can. Located at the end of Airport Road.

Waller’s.........................................................540-297-0055............................1617 Crystal Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121 Crystal Shores Marina/Smith Mountain Lake Yacht Club Casual fare, adult beverages Wendy’s........................................................540-721-5000..................................Rt. 122 Booker T. Washington Hwy at Westlake Corner The Westlake................................................540-721-3845...................................360 Chestnut Creek Dr., Hardy, VA Lunch Daily

Mexico Viejo Tequila Bar............................540-719-5001................................. 16440 BTW Highway, #203, Moneta Traditional Latin fare, tequila bar, cold beer and margaritas

The Whistle Stop.........................................540-576-1390....................................Rts. 40 Old Franklin Turnpike and Deli Dining, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Biscuits, Chicken, Pizza And Burgers. . ................. 945 Kemp Ford Rd., Union Hall.

Moosie’s Restaurant...................................540-721-5255.....................................Boat Access - Bridgewater Plaza Rt. 122 at Halesford Bridge.

Full Sandwich Menu for Lunch and Dinner. Daily Specials. Dinner Smoked Ribs, Chicken, Barbecue.

White House Corner Store..........................540-297-6857...................................................... Rt. 626 (SML Parkway) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Deli, Pizza & Fried Chicken.

Napoli Cowboy.............................................540-238-2142......................................... 6674 Burnt Chimney Rd, Wirtz

Church Directory

Old Oak Café................................................540-719-3388............................. 400 Scruggs Rd., Moneta, Lake Plaza Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cooked to order food, salad bar, freshly made soups, plate lunches, ready to go sandwiches and salads Olde Liberty Station....................................540-587-9377.......................................... 515 Bedford Avenue, Bedford Fine Dining in Historic, 100-year-old Restored Train Station.

Peking Chinese Restaurant........................540-296-0741...............................14807 Moneta Rd. next to Food Lion Pizza Pub......................................................540-721-1234....................................Boat Access - Bridgewater Plaza, Rt. 122 at Halesford Bridge.

Pizza, Appetizers, Sandwiches, Salads. Inside and Outside Seating.

Portside Grill And Bar.................................540-297-7100....................................Boat Access - Virginia Dare Marina End of Airport Rd. Hours are weekends only, May-September for lunch and dinner. Covered Outdoor Seating. Burgers, Cuban Sandwiches, Famous Wings and BBQ. Red Rock Store............................................540-297-4634...................................................6463 Moneta Rd, Moneta Smith Mountain ..........................................540-565-0222................................. Boat Access-Smith Mountain Dock Dock and Lodge .................... between B1 & R6, off Rt. 626, on Locust Lane, Penhook Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take-out or picnic tables. Subs, hot dogs, burgers, pizza, salads & more SML Restaurant...........................................540-346-2266.................................................. 52 Firstwatch Dr. Moneta Steaks, chicken, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and more Subway (2 Lake Locations)........................540-721-7827.....................................................Westlake Towne Center Subs, salads, soups....................................540-297-8889................................Moneta Commons Business Center SOUTHERN GYPSY.....................................540-915-4678 . ..................................... 203 E Washington Ave., Vinton SWEET FROG FROZEN YOGURT..............540-524-9191..................................84 Westlake Rd., Unit 104, Hardy, VA Westlake Towne Center near Kroger Teriyaki House.............................................540-346-2110...................................Westlake Towne Center Hardy, VA Open seven days a week, healthy Asian cuisine Town Kitchen And Provisions....................540-586-0321...........................................309 N. Bridge St. Bedford, VA Located in the historic John Wharton Cottage

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Wirtz Assemblies of God.......................1718 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz................................ 540-721-3099

BAPTIST

Bellevue Baptist Church........................Rt. 636, Hardy............................................................ 540-890-6845 Chamblissburg Baptist Church.............9226 Stewartsville Rd., Moneta................................ 540-890-2105 Chestnut Grove Baptist Church . .........Rt. 672, Wirtz . ........................................................... 540-721-8660 Elba Baptist Church...............................131 Northside Dr., Gretna........................................ 434-656-3174 Fairview Baptist Church........................Rt. 2, Gretna............................................................... 434-656-6456 Glade Hill Baptist Church......................6627 Colonial Tpk., Glade Hill.................................. 540-576-2580 Greenfield Baptist Church . .................384 Fairmont Rd., Gretna......................................... 434-656-6152 Halesford Baptist Church .....................2485 Lost Mountain Rd., Wirtz................................. 540-721-8640 Lovely Valley Baptist Church...................Rt. 668, Wirtz........................................................................540-721-8747 Midway Baptist Church..........................1949 Midway Rd., Gretna.......................................... 434-656-1620 Mount Parrish Baptist Church...............Rt. 652, Penhook....................................................... 540-576-3424 Piney Fork Baptist Church....................2501 Piney Rd., Gretna............................................ 434-656-2909 Quaker Baptist Church..........................4665 Chestnut Fork Rd., Bedford............................ 540-297-4454 Sandy Level Baptist Church . ...............10817 W. Gretna Rd., Sandy Level........................... 434-927-5457 Sharon Baptist Church..........................1153 Wildcat Rd., Goodview.................................... 540-890-1138 Sycamore Baptist Church ....................3172 Derby Rd., Gretna............................................. 434-656-3476 White Rock Baptist Church...................8730 Edwardsville Rd., Hardy.................................. 540-890-1236

BAPTIST – INDEPENDENT

Barnhardt Baptist Church......................1033 Brittle St., Goodview........................................ 504-890-2076 Goodview Baptist Church......................1057 Grace Ct., Goodview........................................ 540-890-4822 Southside Baptist Church.....................1060 Hidden Forest Dr., Goodview.......................... 540-890-3815

BAPTIST – MISSIONARY

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church......Rt. 3, 341 Belair Rd., Gretna .................................... 434-656-3805 Franklin Grove Missionary....................3727 Hatchett Rd., Penhook.................................... 540-576-1258

BAPTIST CHURCH

Goodview Baptist Church......................1057 Grace Ct., Goodview........................................ 540-890-4822 Green Spring Baptist Church................Goodview................................................................... 540-890-5012

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Lake Life Local Information Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church..19655 Snow Creek Rd., Penhook............................. 540-576-1426

BAPTIST – SOUTHERN

CrossPointe Church...............................201 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz.................................. 540-483-9507 Diamond Hill Baptist Church . ..............3541 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Moneta......................... 540-589-7550 Flint Hill Baptist Church.........................8997 Dickerson Mill Rd., Moneta............................. 540-297-6783 Franklin Heights Baptist Church...........110 Hilltop Drive, Rocky Mount................................ 540-483-9507 Gravel Hill Baptist Church.....................1140 Guthrie Pl,, Hardy............................................. 540-890-3485 Mentow Baptist Church.........................3282 Mentow Dr., Huddleston................................. 540-297-4051 Moneta Baptist Church..........................14419 Moneta Rd., Moneta...................................... 540-328-1020 Morgans Baptist Church........................2086 Morgans Church Rd., Bedford........................ 540-297-4959 Palestine Baptist Church.......................9244 Smith Mtn Lake Pkwy., Huddleston................ 540-297-4442 Pecks Baptist Church.................................1020 Pecks Rd.Bedford..................................................... 540-297-2918 Radford Baptist Church..............................1293 Radford Church Rd., Moneta................................... 540-297-5214 Staunton Baptist Church............................15267 Smith Mtn Lake Pkwy., Huddleston....................... 540-297-6753 Westlake Baptist Church............................2075 Scruggs Rd., Moneta................................................ 540-721-8784

BRETHREN Boones Chapel Church..........................2228 Circle Creek Rd., Penhook.............................. 540-576-2779 of the Brethren Saunders Grove Church........................3034 Saunders Grove Dr., Moneta........................... 540-297-7654 of the Brethren Lake Side Church of the Brethren..............Moneta........................................................................ 540-297-7878 Smith Mountain Lake.............................6675 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz................................ 540-721-1816 Community Church

CATHOLIC

Resurrection Catholic Church...............15353 Moneta Rd., Moneta...................................... 540-297-5530 Francis of Assisi Catholic Church........15 Glennwood Dr., Rocky Mount............................. 540-483-9591

CHRISTIAN/ECUMENICAL

Covenant Fellowship..............................14917 Moneta Rd., Moneta ..................................... 540-420-3120 Faith Fellowship ....................................Rt. 220 at Wirtz Rd. (100 Wirtz Rd.).......................... 540-334-3477 Mt. Ivy Christian Church........................5120 Scruggs Rd., Moneta........................................ 540-721-5060

EPISCOPAL

Trinity Ecumenical Parish . ...................40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta........................................ 540-721-4330 Trinity Episcopal Church.......................15 E. Church St., Rocky Mount............................... 540-483-5038

LUTHERAN Trinity Ecumenical Parish......................40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta........................................ 540-721-4330

METHODIST

Bethlehem UMC . ...................................13586 Old Moneta Rd., Moneta................................ 540-297-7957 Burnt Chimney UMC...............................6625 Booker T Washington Hwy., Wirtz.................. 540-721-3392 Emmaus UMC.........................................2282 Meadors Spur Rd., Moneta.............................. 540-297-5858 Epworth UMC..........................................60 Merriman Way Rd., Moneta.................................. 540-721-4926 Halesford UMC........................................1601 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta........................ 540-721-8711 Mount Zion UMC.....................................1571 Morgans Fork Rd., Penhook............................ 540-576-2066 New Hope Methodist Church.................12679 Dickerson Mill Rd., Moneta............................ 540-890-9744 Oyler’s Chapel UMC...............................2500 Hardy Rd., Hardy.............................................. 540-721-2668 Penhook UMC.........................................29 Morgans Fork Rd., Penhook................................ 540-576-1768 Red Valley United Methodist.................30 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill............................ 540-721-7545

PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS

Faith Temple Church of God in Christ..1710 S. Main St., Rocky Mount................................. 540-483-7231

PRESBYTERIAN

Bedford Presbyterian Church ..............105 W. Main St., Bedford ........................................ 540-586-5284 Trinity Ecumenical Parish . ..................40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta . .................................... 540-721-4330

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Smith Mountain Lake.............................10802 Moneta Rd., Moneta....................................... 540-296-2225 Seventh Day Adventist Church

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Christ Community Church.....................14900 Old Franklin Tpke., Penhook......................... 540-576-4242 Eastlake Community Church.................1118 Hendricks Store Road Moneta ....................... 540-297-0966 Church of God - Rocky Mount...............28 Brookledge Lane, Rocky Mount.......................... 540-483-3984 Lovely Valley Baptist Church..................Rt. 668, Wirtz.................................................................540-721-8747 Midway Baptist Church............................1949 Midway Rd., Gretna..............................................434-656-1620 Mount Parrish Baptist Church.................Rt. 652, Penhook...........................................................540-576-3424 Piney Fork Baptist Church......................2501 Piney Rd., Gretna................................................434-656-2909 Quaker Baptist Church............................4665 Chestnut Fork Rd., Bedford................................540-297-4454 Sandy Level Baptist Church . .................10817 W. Gretna Rd., Sandy Level..............................434-927-5457 Sharon Baptist Church............................1153 Wildcat Rd., Goodview.......................................540-890-1138 Sycamore Baptist Church ......................3172 Derby Rd., Gretna................................................434-656-3476 White Rock Baptist Church.....................8730 Edwardsville Rd., Hardy......................................540-890-1236

BAPTIST – INDEPENDENT

Barnhardt Baptist Church........................1033 Brittle St., Goodview............................................504-890-2076 Goodview Baptist Church........................1057 Grace Ct., Goodview............................................540-890-4822 Southside Baptist Church.......................1060 Hidden Forest Dr., Goodview..............................540-890-3815

BAPTIST – MISSIONARY

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church........Rt. 3, 341 Belair Rd., Gretna . ......................................434-656-3805 Franklin Grove Missionary......................3727 Hatchett Rd., Penhook........................................ 540-576-1258

BAPTIST CHURCH

Goodview Baptist Church........................1057 Grace Ct., Goodview............................................540-890-4822 Green Spring Baptist Church..................Goodview.......................................................................540-890-5012 Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church.. 19655 Snow Creek Rd., Penhook................................540-576-1426

BAPTIST – SOUTHERN

CrossPointe Church....................................201 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz..........................................540-483-9507 Diamond Hill Baptist Church . ...................3541 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Moneta.................................540-589-7550 Flint Hill Baptist Church..............................8997 Dickerson Mill Rd., Moneta..................................... 540-297-6783 Franklin Heights Baptist Church................110 Hilltop Drive, Rocky Mount........................................540-483-9507 Gravel Hill Baptist Church..........................1140 Guthrie Pl,, Hardy.....................................................540-890-3485 Mentow Baptist Church..............................3282 Mentow Dr., Huddleston......................................... 540-297-4051 Moneta Baptist Church...............................14419 Moneta Rd., Moneta.............................................. 540-328-1020 Morgans Baptist Church.............................2086 Morgans Church Rd., Bedford................................540-297-4959 Palestine Baptist Church............................9244 Smith Mtn Lake Pkwy., Huddleston........................540-297-4442 Pecks Baptist Church.................................1020 Pecks Rd.Bedford....................................................540-297-2918 Radford Baptist Church..............................1293 Radford Church Rd., Moneta...................................540-297-5214 Staunton Baptist Church............................15267 Smith Mtn Lake Pkwy., Huddleston......................540-297-6753 Westlake Baptist Church............................2075 Scruggs Rd., Moneta................................................540-721-8784

BRETHREN Boones Chapel Church............................2228 Circle Creek Rd., Penhook..................................540-576-2779 of the Brethren Saunders Grove Church..........................3034 Saunders Grove Dr., Moneta...............................540-297-7654 of the Brethren Lake Side Church of the Brethren................Moneta...........................................................................540-297-7878 Smith Mountain Lake...............................6675 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz....................................540-721-1816 Community Church

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By SHERESE GORE

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fter 50 years of service as Dudley Elementary School’s secretary, Kathy Meador said she has no plans to retire.

She began her career in 1970 as an 18-year-old recent graduate of Franklin County High School.

Things were a bit demanding that first year.

“The secretary in elementary schools, we are the attendance clerk, we are the bookkeeper, we are the person responsible for payroll,” Meador said. “And so it’s trying to grasp all that in a short amount of time.”

“The first year was very challenging,” Meador said. “I told myself, I’ll work through this year, and I’m never working again.”

But she came back, and 50 years later, one of her favorite aspects of the job is that “every day is different.”

Meador’s duties include issuing bus passes and car ride notes, running the attendance, checking emails and talking to parents. At this time, Meador and Dudley Elementary School Principal Dana Kelley are working on developing the school’s 2020 budget.

Kelley is Meador’s ninth principal, “and I can say I’ve truly been blessed,” Meador said. “Every single person I’ve worked for, worked with, trained, have been fantastic; I mean really, really good. That’s been a blessing.”

Standout memories are numerous.

Kathy Meador has served as the secretary of Dudley Elementary School for 50 years.

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At the beginning of Meador’s career, Dudley was located in the building that now houses the Napoli Cowboy restaurant. The school was attended by about 90 students in the first through seventh grades.

That first year, the principal approached her and told her there would be a fire drill. Meador was handed a cowbell and was told to yell the word “fire.” Presented with the same duty today, Meador said she would laugh and perform the task, but as a young woman, Meador said she was mortified.

“Here I am, 18 years old, ringing that darn old bell, yelling, ‘fire, fire!’” she said.

The school moved to its present facility a couple of years later. Meador recalled that the new building had no running water during the first few days, and students and employees were forced to use portable toilets during that time.

“Can you imagine that today? No!,” she said.

There have been changes through the years, including technological advances and what Meador described as pressure placed on teachers to teach to the Standards of Learning.

But what’s kept her coming back to Dudley is the support from the school community and beyond.

“It’s like my second family,” Meador said. “We have been through a lot together.”

Meador is a breast cancer survivor, “and they absolutely just supported me through my whole ordeal,” she said. “And it’s just like a family. Everybody here gets along, and we take care of each other.”

“She’s all of our moms,” said teacher Jordan Liga.

That sentiment was shared by Dudley’s head custodian Shelby Simmons, who attended the school when Meador served as secretary.

“Kathy was a lifesaver,” Simmons recalled. “All us kids did not mind going to her.”

Nowadays, “I can have a problem, and Kathy can talk me through it, and I’ll feel a whole lot better,” Simmons said. “She always has a saying: ‘You can do it.’ I lean on Kathy a lot.”

According to Kelley, Meador is a pillar of the community.

“She has been here for 50 years and all of the community loves her, from the students to their parents to their grandparents. She has been pivotal in keeping Dudley Elementary School grounded.”

“I know that Dudley is just blessed to have Miss Kathy,” Kelley added.

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Dudley Elementary School Secretary Kathy Meador (seated) with former Dudley Elementary School Principal John Hollandsworth.

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