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Contents May/June 2014

Editor’s Note

lake homes Alan and Jean Frederick’s home allows them to pursue their outdoor passions

Love the Lake

Take the Laker With You

lake & GaRDeN Effective ways to foil garden grazers

46 SHORELINES

PRoFIle Mary Beth McGirr shares her lifelong passion for golf with area youth

aRt & cultuRe Bringing more music to the region is the goal of SMAC’s special events committee

90 Days oF summeR FuN A ton of ideas to keep you and your family busy all season long!

maRINa GuIDe Our annual directory of SML’s marinas

saFety Details on Virgina’s boater education laws, top safety tips and more

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Contents May/June 2014

Special Section

SAVOR: DOck & Dine Profiles on the lake’s 19 waterfront restaurants

Social Seen

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cAlenDAR Best bets for events in May and June

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features

Out & AbOut Photos from area events and activities

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nOw ReAD thiS Local author spotlight and book recommendations from Laker readers

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JuSt FOR Fun Enjoy a challenging crossword puzzle

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ADVeRtiSeR inDeX A guide for locating Laker advertisers

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lAke mAp Handy for getting around on-water and off

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DOck tAle hOuR Kimberly Dalferes’ debut humor column 8 May • June 2014| SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER

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AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER MAGAZINE

Story by Megan Rutherford Story by Megan Rutherford Photos by Jenn Chaconas Photos by Jenn Chaconas

ack in 1983, vacationers Clay and Lynn Johnston ack in 1983, vacationers Clay and Lynn Johnston stumbled upon Smith Mountain Lake by accident. stumbled upon Smith Mountain Lake by accident. They had purchased a small book advertising They had purchased a small book advertising vacation homes and rentals around the world, and vacation homes and rentals around the world, and came upon a unique octagonal home on the Lake that stood came upon a unique octagonal home on the Lake that stood out from the rest of the available properties. After spending out from the rest of the available properties. After spending one week at the lake that summer, they were hooked, and one week at the lake that summer, they were hooked, and returned every summer after that. In 2000, after 17 years of returned every summer after that. In 2000, after 17 years of visiting Smith Mountain Lake, the couple finally realized visiting Smith Mountain Lake, the couple finally realized their dream of living there full-time. their dream of living there full-time. For many Smith Mountain Lake residents, this type of For many Smith Mountain Lake residents, this type of story is quite common: what begins as a summer vacation story is quite common: what begins as a summer vacation turns into a life of relaxation, and a permanent change in turns into a life of relaxation, and a permanent change in latitude and attitude. latitude and attitude. The couple was drawn to Smith Mountain Lake because The couple was drawn to Smith Mountain Lake because of its beauty, laid-back feel, and friendly, vibrant community. of its beauty, laid-back feel, and friendly, vibrant community. It’s easy to meet new people, and before long everyone knows It’s easy to meet new people, and before long everyone knows you by your first name. ÒMy wife and I joke about allowing you by your first name. ÒMy wife and I joke about allowing extra time to go to the grocery store because you inevitably extra time to go to the grocery store because you inevitably run into someone you know and a conversation ensues.Ó run into someone you know and a conversation ensues.Ó

“ We celebrated by parking our boat in front of the lot “ We celebrated by parking our boat in front of the lot with our friends, watching the sunset, and toasting with our friends, watching the sunset, and toasting with a glass of wine.” with a glass of wine.” Clay and Lynn found their Realtor ® by chance. On one of Clay and Lynn found their Realtor ® by chance. On one of their summer visits, they stopped into Prudential Waterfront their summer visits, they stopped into Prudential Waterfront Properties and spoke with Realtor® Vicki Millehan. They Properties and spoke with Realtor® Vicki Millehan. They continued to receive mailings from the agency, and Vicki continued to receive mailings from the agency, and Vicki always remained on their radar. When they were ready to always remained on their radar. When they were ready to begin looking at houses and property, they called her first. begin looking at houses and property, they called her first. LEFT: After 17 years of summer visits, Clay & Lynn Johnston’s LEFT: After 17 years of summer visits, Clay & Lynn Johnston’s dream of full-time lake living became a reality with the help of dream of full-time lake living became a reality with the help of Realtor ® Vicki Millehan. Realtor ® Vicki Millehan.

ABOVE: “Claylypso” Johnston enjoys playing steel drums as ABOVE: “Claylypso” Johnston enjoys playing steel drums as one of his permanent vacation hobbies, and frequently plays one of his permanent vacation hobbies, and frequently plays with other panheads around Smith Mountain Lake. with other panheads around Smith Mountain Lake. BELOW: A little Jimmy Buffet, some Irish Proverbs, and BELOW: A little Jimmy Buffet, some Irish Proverbs, and a sip of Chicken Soup for the soul help the Johnstons a sip of Chicken Soup for the soul help the Johnstons maintain their vacation mindset all year long. maintain their vacation mindset all year long.

In many ways, the search was an adventure: not only did In many ways, the search was an adventure: not only did Vicki take them to look at vacant lots, but they also tromped Vicki take them to look at vacant lots, but they also tromped through the woods, got stuck with thorns, and spent a lot of through the woods, got stuck with thorns, and spent a lot of time exploring the different communities of Smith Mountain time exploring the different communities of Smith Mountain Lake. By the end of their stay, they made an offer on a vacant Lake. By the end of their stay, they made an offer on a vacant lot and it was accepted. ÒWe celebrated by parking our boat lot and it was accepted. ÒWe celebrated by parking our boat in front of the lot with our friends, watching the sunset, and in front of the lot with our friends, watching the sunset, and toasting with a glass of wine.Ó toasting with a glass of wine.Ó Simply put, ÒVicki knows how to get a deal done,Ó Simply put, ÒVicki knows how to get a deal done,Ó says Clay. ÒShe counsels you with the highest level of says Clay. ÒShe counsels you with the highest level of professionalism and experience. Lynn and I recommend her professionalism and experience. Lynn and I recommend her all the time.Ó all the time.Ó

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AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER MAGAZINE LEFT: Clay Clay enjoys an afternoon cocktail from hishis porch LEFT: enjoys an afternoon cocktail from porch LEFT: Clay enjoys afternoon cocktail from his porch LEFT: Clay enjoys an afternoon cocktail from hishis porch LEFT: Clay enjoys anan afternoon cocktail from porch LEFT: Clay enjoys an afternoon cocktail from hisliving porch and reflects reflects on the past 14 years he’s enjoyed at at and on the past 14 years he’s enjoyed living and reflects the past years he’s enjoyed living and reflects on the past 14 years he’s enjoyed living at at and reflects onon the past 1414 years he’s enjoyed living and reflects on the past 14 years he’s enjoyed living at at Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Lake. Smith Mountain Mountain Lake. With Vicki’s help, the Johnstons’ week-long summer With Vicki’s help, the Johnstons’ week-long summer With Vicki’s help, the Johnstons’ week-long summer With Vicki’s help, the Johnstons’ week-long summer Vicki’s help, summer With help,the theJohnstons’ Johnstons’week-long week-long summer With Vicki’s visits turned into a permanent vacation, and now they visits turned into a permanent vacation, and now they visits turned into a permanent vacation, and now they visits into a permanent vacation, and now they visits into aa permanent permanentvacation, vacation,and andnow now they visits turned into they are thoroughly enjoying living the lake life all year long. are thoroughly enjoying living the lake life all year long. are thoroughly enjoying living the lake life all year long. arethoroughly thoroughly enjoying living the lake life all year long. are year long. are thoroughly enjoying enjoyingliving livingthe thelake lakelife lifeallall year long. To read more about the Johnstons’ transition from Smith To read more about the Johnstons’ transition from Smith ToTo read more about the Johnstons’ transition from Smith read more about the Johnstons’ transition from Smith To read read more about the transition from Smith To more about theJohnstons’ Johnstons’ transition from Smith Mountain Lake vacationers to permanent residents, visit: Mountain Lake vacationers to permanent residents, visit: Mountain Lake vacationers to permanent residents, visit: Mountain Lake vacationers to permanent residents, visit: Mountain Lake visit: Mountain Lake vacationers vacationerstotopermanent permanentresidents, residents, visit: vickislakehomes.com/permanent-vacation. vickislakehomes.com/permanent-vacation. vickislakehomes.com/permanent-vacation. vickislakehomes.com/permanent-vacation. vickislakehomes.com/permanent-vacation. vickislakehomes.com/permanent-vacation.

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Editor’s Note

May/June 2014

You know how sometimes you meet someone new and immediately hit it off? The conversation is easy, as if you’ve known each other forever. Things just click. That’s how I felt when I met Kimba Dalferes a few months ago. She had sent me a Take the Laker photo, and I noticed a funny-looking graphic at the end of her email. It was the cover for her first published book, “I Was in Love with a Short Man Once.” Kimba is a humor writer who splits her time between Northern Virginia and SML. After meeting for lunch and chatting for nearly two hours, I knew she would make a great addition to the corps of Laker freelance writers. She wrote our March/April cover story, and has been working on a humor column entitled “Dock Tale Hour.” Meant to poke a little fun at SML-related situations and personalities, it makes its debut on Page 128. Read more about Kimba and her book on Page 120.

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saLes Manager

Also in this issue, our kickoff to the lake season, we’ve brought back a feature called “90 Days of Summer Fun.” Long-time Lakers Jerry and Ferne Hale have compiled a list of 90 great ideas to keep family, friends and guests busy all season long (Page 65). This issue also includes a profile on award-winning golf instructor Mary Beth McGirr (Page 46), a feature on the blossoming music scene at SML and around the region (Page 56) and Dock & Dine, our popular guide to the lake’s 19 restaurants accessible by water (Page 94).

Tom Fraticelli Tom.Fraticelli@roanoke.com

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Mishelle Brosinski Mishelle.Brosinski@smithmountainlaker.com

We’d love to hear your feedback, as well as story ideas and suggestions for future issues. Please email them to editor@ smithmountainlaker.com. Have a great summer!

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At SML, there’s no shortage of ways to keep family and friends busy all season long. Turn to Page 65 for our our 90 Days of Summer Fun package. Cover photos by Frances Pratt and courtesy of Pete Phillip.

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Denis and Lynn Girard of Moneta celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in September with a trip to Germany. Leaving Frankfurt, they traveled through the scenic Black Forest to Heidelberg and then on to Oberammergau, Munich, Dresden (where this photo was taken on the Augustus Bridge), Potsdam and Berlin.

In January, Rose Marie and Steve Farrar of Moneta spent two weeks traveling through New Zealand. Highlights included visits to numerous wineries and vineyards in the Marlborough region, a zip line ride in Rotorua and a tour of Auckland, the country’s most populous city.

Joy and Joe Shannahan of Moneta escaped to Miami in February to attend the Miami Boat Show, which featured more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 exhibitors from around the world. “We encourage any SML boating enthusiasts to consider going to the Miami Boat Show if they have the opportunity,” Joe said. “We’ll be going back!”

Italy Jane and Steve Mascia of Moneta toured Italy in October with three other couples, visiting Tuscany, Cinque Terra and Sorrento. “We loved staying in an agriturismo cretaiole, which is a working farm. We toured by day, took classes and stayed in the manor located near Pienza before moving on to other locations,” Jane said.

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St. Lucia Ken and Alma Mathis took the Laker to Saint Lucia, an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea, in February. They rented a villa near Soufriere overlooking the island’s signature volcanic mountains, the Pitons. They also spent time visiting nearby beaches and dining at various resort restaurants, including Hotel Chocolat Boucan, where every menu item contains either chocolate or cocoa grown on the property.

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Italy Italy In September, Eric and Sallie Noonkester of Hardy spent two weeks in Italy, including time in the northern lakes region. The couple posed for this photo at Lake Maggiore, near Lake Como, with the Swiss Alps in the background. They also traveled to Verona, Orvieto, Volterra and Rome.

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Ken and Barbara Dice of Moneta and John and Nancy Horton of Huddleston took a two-week cruise in August to the Baltics, visiting Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Russia and Denmark. They continued on the same ship for an eightday cruise of the coast of Norway, enjoying views of the fjords. The couples posed for this picture in Copenhagen, just before embarking on a canal ride.

In November, Sharon and Dennis Brown of Wirtz (pictured) traveled to Costa Rica with friends Deanna and Fred Summs. Sharon said the couples spent time shopping in Tamarindo and Guaitil, riding all-terrain vehicles, taking pictures of the howler monkeys and enjoying the beautiful beaches and sunsets.

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ocal residents have many reasons for choosing Smith Mountain Lake as their retirement destination. When asked why she was compelled to move to SML, resident Jean Frederick answered with two simple words: “Buffalo winters.” Husband Alan Frederick chimed in, “Buffalo summers, too.” Both wanted to escape the harsh western New York weather in retirement, so they could pursue some of their favorite outdoor activities – water skiing, cycling and boating – more often. After searching in vain for a suitable retirement lake in Tennessee nearly 20 years ago, the Fredericks took the advice of daughter Sharon, then a student at Virginia Tech, and visited SML. They purchased a lot on the Blackwater, adding a dock in 1995 in their south-facing cove. It’s the perfect spot to keep the couple’s personally restored 1948 ChrisCraft “Spiffy,” a 20-foot, double-cockpit runabout, protected from wind and wave action. When the Fredericks were ready to build in 2010, an expansive, detached workshop was an important part of the plans. Located a nice woodsy walk from the house, the shop is where Alan has assembled an impressive array of tools, including a 10-foot-tall bandsaw he restored to turn raw African mahogany into hull planks. He has several boat restoration projects in progress in the shop, and recently built a pair of heavy steel lift assemblies that allow him

ABOVE The focal point of the Fredericks’ great room is the stacked-stone fireplace. To the right is a grandfather clock brought to the U.S. from Scotland by Jean’s father in the 1930s. It is more than 150 years old. LEFT A walking path on the lake side of the home leads to the dock.

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to turn a boat upside down. The clever inverting device lets him work on a boat’s keel and bottom planking without having to lie on the floor. “When searching out lakes, one important factor was finding one with an established antique boat club, because we enjoyed being involved in the Niagara Frontier Chapter in New York,” said Jean, noting they both are active in the SML chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Alan is serving as chairman for this year’s annual boat show and festival, which is scheduled for Sept. 13 at Mariners Landing. Ten months after construction of the workshop began, the Fredericks got started on the home, supervising the homebuilding process from a rental condominium at Bernard’s Landing and helping out with finishing work such as applying stain-infused

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ABOVE Sets of china from both sides of the family are stored in a hutch that graces a wall in the bright family room, just steps from the kitchen and dining room (not shown). LEFT AND BELOW Mexican hand-painted sinks provide a pop of color in the master bathroom.

oil on red oak hardwood floors and ceiling beams. They got the occupancy permit just three days after a major hail storm hit in March 2012, knocking out all their plantings and requiring roofs to be replaced on the main home, boathouse and workshop. On the home’s main level is the master suite with a bathroom sporting two distinctive painted sinks with Mexican-inspired design, as well as a walk-

in shower; a study decorated with photographs of wooden boats and another of Jean’s passions, bicycles; a great room; and an open-concept kitchen. Near the kitchen is a door-less hall closet, pantry with shelves for recyclables, wine cooler, “to-go” shelves, plus phone-charging station and message board. The great room fireplace requires wood to be stacked log-cabin style; the fire is ignited from the

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ABOVE Alan Frederick works on an antique boat restoration project in the workshop next to his SML home. Steel lift assemblies (not visible) allow him easy access to the inverted boat’s keel and bottom. LEFT “Spiffy,” the Fredericks’ restored 1948 Chris-Craft runabout

“When searching out lakes, one important factor was finding one with an established antique boat club, because we enjoyed being involved in the Niagara Frontier Chapter in New York.” Jean Frederick, homeowner

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top and burns down, creating a generous amount of heat. With the guest bedrooms and a family room on the lake level, the couple enjoys one-level living. The Fredericks refer to the home as “our retirement spot on a difficult lot” because it had a gulley between the two buildings that was filled in with dirt from construction. A screened-in porch next to the kitchen provides a tree-top, secluded nest from which to enjoy the woods, lake and wildlife. A shady deck has room for dining, relaxing, and growing herbs and vegetables in large pots. “It’s great to be able to step outside to garden and pick produce right from the plants without worrying about the deer getting the harvest before I do,” said Jean. When he’s not boating on SML or working in the shop, Alan enjoys carving slalom turns with his water-skiing buddies. A competitive skier since 1978, who also serves as a tournament judge and boat driver, he’s usually out skiing several times a week. Jean does her competing in duplicate bridge, and also enjoys cycling.

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Gourmet Kitchen, Granite tops, Great Room with Stacked stone FP, Family room, Lg master suite on main level, Dramatic master bath with doorless tiled shower & Whirlpool tub. Lower level family room with custom bar, Home theater room. $1,195,000 MLS 765040

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Commercial Kitchen, Old World Cabinetry, Granite Counters, 2 dishwashers, Granite Farmhouse sink, Custom Mosaic Tile Floors with Medalloin Inlays, Master Suite with a One of Kind Master Bath, Roman Mural & Heated German Fossil Limestone floors, Domed Ceilings, Family room with Split Face Fireplace, Home Theater 108’ Screen & 2nd Ent. Kitchen with limestone counters & Crane Mural inlay stone, Covered Boat Dock, 3 Car garage, MLS 788614

Lake Cottage on Great Lot $450,000

Gorgeous Mountain Views, Wrap Around Deck, 3 Bedrooms and 3 baths Open Great Room,Clubhouse, Pools, Tennis Courts and On Site Restaurants. MLS #800070

Gorgeous lake and mountain views, almost new Covered Dock with Cabana, New Kitchen with Granite and new appliances, Screen porch, 3 baths, MLS 801695

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Spectacular Waterfront Home nestled on 2.23 acres Great home for Entertaining w/5065 sq ft 4 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths, soaring windows overlooking the lake. Fabulous Gourmet Kitchen Formal DiningRM,Sunroom & Lrg Office.14x14 Octagon Gazebo, Covered Double Slip Boat Dock, 226’ of shoreline-perfect for floating, swimming, kayaking. 8 mins to shopping & dining. A MUST SEE!

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Peaceful Pagoda Estate 200’ Sandy Beach

One of the most unique lakefront estates Private Guest House, Tennis Courts, 370’WF Multi Guest Rooms in Main Home including Conference/Theater Center,Unique Covered Docks MLS 794812

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Located in one of the lakes sought after communities Windmere Point. Newly remodeled Kitchen with New Granite Counters, Newly remodeled baths, Main Level master suite, Huge Screen Porch, Hardwood Floors dock, family room, Wide water views, Great Lot

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Stunning Waterfront Contemporary $549,900 Beautiful Mountain and Lake Views, Covered Boatdock, Wrap Around Screen Porch, Great Room and Large Family Rm New SS appliances. MLS #800452

Stunning Waterfront Home on Point Lot Over 7 Bedroom Options and 6 1/2 baths. Plenty of room for family and friends. Great room with towering stone fireplace, Custom Kitchen with Granite, sunroom, Covered Boatdock, 4 car garage, pool MLS 800463

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Beautiful Lake Home with Fantastic Open Kitchen, Lots of room for family and friends, Large Boatdock, Point Lot with 273’ of shoreline MLS 796379 ONLY $595,000

Towering Cathedral Ceilings, Open Floor Plan, Main Level Master Suite and Study Upper Level Guest Suite with Balcony Family Room Huge Custom Dock 794896

500’ of Deep water, Nestled on 1.90 Acres New Main Level Master Suite, with large tiled Walk in Shower and Walk In closet, Family Room with Fireplace overlooking the lake Wood Floors $499,500 MLS 802449

Lots of Room for Family and Friends with Over 5000 Sq Ft of Living Space, Custom Kitchen with SS appliances and Keeping room Huge Family/Game room, Formal Dining, Covered Dock, 2 jet ski ports, Paved golf cart path. MLS #801521

Great for your Weekend getaway, Rental Investment or Full Time Lake Living. Large Sunroom, Covered Boatdock, Custom Paver Patio and Firepit, Dbl. Garage $399,900 MLS 789770

Immaculate Lake Home with Boatdock

Totally Remodeled-Like New with Beautiful New Kitchen, Maple Glazed Custom Cabinets and Granite Counter Tops, New SS appliances, New Wood Floors, New Master Bath with Tiled Shower, Large Family room with New Wet Bar, Double Covered Porches overlooking Lake MLS 802394 $749,500

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From this adorable lake cottage. Pine wood floors, Two Sunrooms, Guest Cottage Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, Very gentle lot, Sunrise and Sunsets, Double Slip Party Deck Boat Dock, a little stroll away from The Landing Restaurant. MLS 780017

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European Charm Surrounded by 767’ of Shoreline

Adorable Lake Home nestled on a beautifully wooded 5.78 Acres waterfront estate. A Bird Watcher’s Paradise, Covered Boatdock, Screen Porch, Huge Sunroom, Master Suite with Dual Sided Fireplace, Interior Hot Tub off Master Bathroom, Grand Room with Unique Fireplace MLS 800032

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Gorgeous Views of Smith Mountain, Lake, Sandy Beach and Double Slip Covered Boatdock 495’ of Shoreline at 795 Contour, 2000’ at the 793 Contour around island. Very Gentle MLS 801587

Stunning Lakefront Contemporary on Gorgeous Point

Spectacular Veranda with Views

Custom built lake home with Boat Dock, Beautiful Cape with Coffered Ceilings in Living Room, Gourmet Kitchen with 6 Burner Viking Range, Main Level Master, 770 Sq ft Veranda and Patio. $695,000 MLS 781099

Beautifully appointed custom lake home, Great Rm with Cathedral Ceilings and Fireplace, Granite Counter Tops in Kitchen and Master Bath, Main Level Master Suite Lower Level Family Rm with Fireplace, Huge Workshop, Lots of Storage. Almost Level Lake Lot, Wide Water and Mountain Views, Covered Boatdock MLS # 799934 $1,215,000

Stunning Craftsman Style Waterfront Home Custom Built w/Rustic Pine Interior, Natural Flagstone Floors, Towering Dry Stacked Stone Fireplace in Great Room, Beautiful Kitchen w/Sedna Granite Countertops, Marvin Windows, Custom Craftsman Style Light Fixtures In & Out. Golf Cart Path to Lakefront. Also Available with a Total of 11.94 Acres. $499,500 -$699,500 MLS 791844

Waterfront Lot with Covered Boatdock

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Waterfront Chateau with New Double Slip Dock Stunning French Country Lake Home Fantastic Gourmet Kitchen, Huge Island with Granite Counter Tops, Nestled on a very private lake property. Main Level Master, Sunroom, Three car garage MLS 799555

Beautiful Point Lot with 300’ of Shoreline

Only $295,000 SUPER BUY, Engineered Septic Plan Available, Public Drinking Water MLS 780089

Fantasy Point at Contentment Island

One of the Best Point Lots available on Smith Mountain Lake with 426’ of Gentle Shoreline. Stunning 180 degree views, Riprapped. Located in a Gated Island Community with Community Clubhouse, Pool and Tennis. $895,000 MLS 791255

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Beautiful Custom Built Brick Lake Home

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Waterfront Condo with Dock & Jet Ski Lift

Gorgeous Interior with Hardwood Floors Custom Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops, Main Level Master Suite and 2nd Guest Suite Large Great Room with Fireplace and Open Dining room overlooking the lake. Huge Family Room with Bar and fireplace, Workshop Double Covered Boatdock. MLS 802473

Beautiful custom remodeled home, hardwood floors, Gourmet kitchen with Island, Main level master suite with tiled shower, 2nd guest suite on entry level, family/game room and 2nd master suite on lower level plus exercise or bonus room. MLS 802176

Beautiful Lakefront Home with Boatdock

Custom Built with Beautiful Gourmet Kitchen, Large Sunroom overlooking the lake, Handicap Accessible, Main Level Master Suite and Guest suite Plus office, 3 sided stone fireplace, Covered Balconies, Huge Family room with 2nd Entertainment Kitchen 2nd Master Suite with private bath and 4th guest bedroom, Huge Party Deck Boatdock plus 1,000 sq ft guest cottage with bath. MLS 801788

Granite Counter Tops, Pool & Tennis MLS800551 $239,500

Build Your Dream in The Boardwalk

Charming home with Large Sunroom overlooking the lake. Beautiful landscaped with a multitude of Azaleas and other plantings that offer a blanket of color, Covered Dock with Lift, Garage and workshop. MLS 187WP

Beautiful building lot. Gorgeous View, Community Tennis, pool and Park area, along with the wooden Boardwalk along the shoreline, Boatdock with Lift for Only $99,500 MLS 799564

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Immaculate Lake Home with Boatdock

Located in one of the lake’s favorite waterfront communites. Walk into the Great Room with Hardwood Floors and Fireplace, Family Room Screen Porch,Covered Boatdock, Room for a Garden. MLS 794861

Adorable Lake Home with Great Dock Nestled on a 1.97 Acres, New Kitchen Florida Room, Two Screen Porches Double Garage, Large Sundeck,Large Family room and plenty of storage ONLY $539,500. MLS 801882

5 Lake Lots with Cabin $399,500

Beautiful wooded tracts with over 6 Acres, lots of potential, Covered Dock and 2 jet ski Lifts, 275’ of shoreline. MLS Ballard

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Cozy Cottage with Dock $389,500

Adorable lake cottage with brick fireplace. Full basement with bath, Sundeck on a wooded waterfront lot. MLS 801727

Waterfront Home on a Point

300’ of shoreline, Covered Dock New remodeled, adorable lake home, New deck, New roof and siding ONLY $539,500. MLS Ginger

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Foiling Garden It’s man (and woman) against beast when it comes to vegetable gardening at Smith Mountain Lake. Between the deer, birds, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, moles and voles, there are a lot of creatures vying for homegrown produce. To solve the problem, ingenious Lakers have come up with effective ways to foil the grazers who are as eager for the vegetable harvest as any home gardener.

fter several years of frustration because deer and squirrels took most of their crop, Don and Karin Mullendore decided to get serious and build a giant vegetable cage. “It was do or die as far as preserving any produce,” said Don Mullendore. “We tried natural remedies, but nothing worked well enough.” Mullendore used 4-by-4-inch boards of treated pine to build a 16-by-48-foot wooden frame in 8-foot sections. “To be purely organic, I should have used untreated wood,” he said. Mullendore stretched 1-inch chicken wire over the frame, burying it 18 inches underground and curling it toward the inside to keep out rabbits. “The one weak spot was the door,” he said. “To solve that problem, we buried a 2-inch-by-12-inch board under the door, leaving just a bit above ground to be the sill.”

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Inside the cage, the Mullendores spread four dump truck loads of certified organic topsoil, creating beds that measured 8-16 inches deep. The vegetables flourish. Mullendore had purposely built the vegetable cage frame as light as possible so as not to block any sunlight, but was concerned about the risk of wet, heavy snow accumulating on the wire roof, possibly causing it to collapse. To solve the problem, he devised a removable support system for winter. He cut 4-inch (in diameter) PVC pipe to the correct length and added a foot on the bottom of each. In winter, these pillars are placed at 8-foot intervals to support the peak of the roof. “The best thing about our garden is looking out in the morning and seeing the deer outside the cage, wistfully looking in at the vegetables they can’t reach,” Don Mullendore quipped.

Bill and Anne Piatts’ raised beds are draped with netting over a frame of steel fence posts connected at each top corner with PVC pipes. This year, Bill Piatt placed rebar through the PVC pipes for added strength.

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RIGHT Ava Piatt admires the ripening ‘Canadice Seedless’ grapes growing on the fence that surrounds her grandparents’ vegetable garden. BELOW From top, the Piatts’ garden shed was customized to coordinate with the house. It’s invaluable for storing tools, seeds and other garden supplies; Anne Piatt shows off a bountiful tomato harvest.

“The best thing about our garden is looking out in the morning and seeing the deer outside the cage, wistfully looking in at the vegetables they can’t reach.” — Don MullenDore

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Bill and Anne Piatt took a different approach to keep pests out of their vegetable patch. The couple’s garden is encircled by a white rail fence clothed in grape vines and shrubbery as a deer block, but there’s more to the protective system. Inside, the raised beds are covered in net supported by 10-foot steel fence posts connected at each top corner with PVC irrigation pipes. The Piatts drape netting over the structure, hooking it into large-headed roofing nails set into the raised bed along the sides. “That way, it’s easy for Anne to unhook and lift up the netting to step inside, and then re-hook it into a nail head to close it again,” said Bill Piatt. The netting is highly effective for keeping out birds, squirrels, and chipmunks, but wouldn’t stop a determined deer. “We designed the garden to be visually so jumbled the deer wouldn’t want to jump over the fence,” Piatt said. “To date, they haven’t.”

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Inside the fence, Piatt built a series of raised beds out of 2-by-6-inch boards, purposely opting not to use treated lumber because of the potential for harmful chemicals leeching into the soil. It has only been a few years, but already the wood is beginning to rot despite the fact Bill lined the boards with heavy ground-cover plastic. To solve the problem, he plans to wrap the outsides of the beds with treated lumber to hold the rotting wood together. Once the beds were built, Piatt took further antipest measures, covering the ground inside with hardware cloth to keep moles and voles out. The beds are filled with soil from Royal Oak Farm in Evington. The vegetables thrive.

vegetables, but it’s low enough that the deer can jump over. His second line of defense is garlic. “I interplant it among the peppers and tomatoes, and I line the raised beds with garlic plants,” Flanders said. “So far, it’s working. The deer seem to avoid it.” As an added bonus, Flanders has a bounty of fresh, homegrown garlic each summer, and plants the excess cloves that fall for his next crop. Is growing vegetables worth the trouble? Many Lakers answer a resounding yes! When you grow your own food, you know where your produce comes from, you can sow varieties not available in the grocery store, and everything you eat is fresh, fresh, fresh.

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RIGHT Lake resident Mary Beth McGirr is committed to helping area youth discover the joys of golf through her affiliation with The First Tee of Roanoke Valley. LEFT From top, McGirr provides instruction to a First Tee student; the 29-year LPGA Master Professional demonstrates the importance of proper club alignment.

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“My friends and I, we pack up our golf clubs in the boat and drive down to play at The Water’s Edge [Country Club]. That’s pretty cool – to put your clubs on the boat to go play golf. Talk about the best of all worlds.” —Mary Beth McGirr

McGirr is in her eighth year as the director of programming and instruction for The First Tee of Roanoke Valley, and her own values and ideals about the game fit hand-in-golf-glove with the organization. “I think one of my passions is trying to grow the game of golf,” she said. “And the future of golf is the kids. We have to get the kids interested. And I think golf as a sport and a lifestyle is changing, and a big part of it is [reducing] the amount of time it takes.”

ABOVE As director of programming and instruction for The First Tee of Roanoke Valley, Mary Beth McGirr spends considerable time on the range, teaching the basics of golf.

The idea is to get golf clubs in the hands of young players and get those young players, who might not otherwise have such an opportunity, out to a golf course or range to give the game a try. Other than her lake home, there’s no place as relaxing as a golf course for McGirr, who strives to share that warm feeling with others. But McGirr’s mission, and that of The First Tee, goes well beyond just the joy of the game. “There are so many life skills and values that can be learned from golf,” she said, her voice picking up momentum like a downhill putt. “The life-skills component is what makes the program at The First Tee different from all other junior golf programs. It’s more than just teaching a kid how to hold it, hit it, chip it and putt it.”

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LEFT Mary Beth McGirr (back row, far left) and PGA Tour great Arnold Palmer pose with the Wake Forest women’s golf team in 1986 when McGirr was coach.

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BELOW McGirr and LPGA professional Andree Martin help renowned golfer and golf instructor Peggy Kirk Bell (center) celebrate her 90th birthday in 2011.

“The life-skills component is what makes the program at The First Tee different from all other junior golf programs. ” —Mary Beth McGirr A 29-year Master Professional, McGirr is a recognized national leader in precisely those skills. In 2010, she was named winner of the Ellen Griffin Rolex Award for her “major contribution to the teaching of golf.” The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Teaching and Club Professionals created the national award in 1989. It’s named in honor of McGirr’s personal mentor, who she worked with first while McGirr was pursuing a master’s degree in sports psychology at UNC Greensboro in the late 1970s, and then later when she returned from a stint at Southern Illinois University to coach at Wake Forest, then Greensboro College and, finally, UNCG. McGirr coached both the men’s and women’s teams at SIU, a rarity in NCAA Division I golf, but she was “too far from the ocean,” she said, and longed to return east. She won several coach-of-theyear honors during her years on campus and has numerous industry teaching awards. McGirr has published several articles on golf education and also co-authored a book, “Tee to Green: A Guide to Golf after 50.” 50 May • June 2014 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER

The travel and the grind of recruiting prompted her leave college coaching after 15 years. “The better my team got, the less money I made because then I would have to take a week away from teaching to go to (NCAA) Regionals and then another week to go to Nationals,” she said. “And that’s prime time when I was teaching.” By 2006, McGirr had stepped down from college coaching. She had to watch her step, though, after four major knee surgeries, and Smith Mountain Lake was a great place to rehab and begin plotting her next move. When she heard about The First Tee job from some golf buddies at the lake, it seemed a natural fit. Now, she cherishes a job she loves and her lake lifestyle. “Sunday nights at the lake are the best,” she said, “when everyone goes home and the lake become glass. It’s just spectacular.” And for enthusiastic golfers, living at Smith Mountain Lake can have even more perks. “My friends and I, we pack up our golf clubs in the boat and drive down to play at The Water’s Edge [Country Club],” she said. “That’s pretty cool – to put your clubs on the boat to go play golf. Talk about the best of all worlds.”

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Mike DeGiorgi, a singer-songrwriter who chairs the Smith Mountain Arts Council’s special events committee, enjoys a sunrise on the deck of his SML home. 56 May • June 2014 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER

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ke DeGiorgi has a secret weapon he uses when trying to lure big-name musicians to perform at Smith Mountain Lake. It’s not the promise of large crowds or a big payday. DeGiorgi, chairman of the Smith Mountain Arts Council’s special events committee, uses the beauty of the lake itself. “I’ve got several sunrise photos of the lake that I took off my deck that show the lake, Lucky Island and Smith Mountain in the background,” said DeGiorgi, a guitarist and songwriter who took over the helm of the committee in 2011. “I always email one to artists I’d like to bring here to perform. It helps. Not only do they want to come here to perform, they also want to stay at our house and enjoy the view.” Entertainers who have played gigs at SML in recent years include folk legend Tom Rush, gypsy-jazz guitar virtuosos Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo (who a year later sold out Roanoke’s Jefferson Center) and Grammy-award winners Laurence Juber and Al Petteway. Audience members come from the greater lake area but also from outside the region. How do distant fans learn about a performance here? Usually, DeGiorgi said, they spot the SML gig on their favorite performer’s website – with ticket prices usually well below what they’d pay in larger markets. SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM

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Award-winning musician Suzy Bogguss will perform at the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount on July 11. The concert is a joint effort between organizers at the new venue and the Smith Mountain Arts Council.

“We are using music as a way to make the lake a more attractive place,” DeGiorgi explained. “Bringing in these quality musicians makes our community stronger, more vibrant and more appealing.” The committee also has had great success with Roanoke Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor David Stewart Wiley, who has performed at the lake a number of times with selected orchestra musicians and professional vocalists. Folk music duo Robin and Linda Williams, well known to fans of NPR’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” have twice sold out the 400-person venue at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, where SMAC holds many of its concerts. “My goal has been to elevate the level of talent that comes to perform at SML,” said DeGiorgi. “With several successes behind us, we can afford to book more ‘known’ artists. But ultimately, I want our reputation for sponsoring great concerts to be the guarantee of an enjoyable evening. People can say, ‘It’s a SMAC event, and they only bring in great quality entertainment.’” DeGiorgi said it’s important that SMAC respect other regional venues and avoid competing with the likes of Roanoke’s Kirk Avenue Music Hall, Bedford’s Bower Center for the Arts and Rocky Mount’s new Harvester Performance Center. “We want our bookings to be different enough so that the concert options people have are varied,”

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he said, noting the special events committee also is working to draw entertainers who will attract a broad spectrum of audience members, from those in their 20s and 30s and those older than 60. “Lake residents are some of the most generous audiences that artists encounter,” said DeGiorgi. “Lakers are always sincerely appreciative, and performers feel that. The committee hopes they will tell fellow entertainers about their rewarding experiences here.” Thanks to DeGiorgi’s hospitality, an SML booking is not just an ordinary stop on an entertainer’s circuit. It is, after all, the lake, and DeGiorgi works to make the performers’ experience extra special by preparing gourmet pre-show meals and, at times, housing them in his lakefront home with that stunning view. “My goal is that performers will leave here with such a great feeling about how well they were treated that they’ll be eager to come back,” he said. On July 11, SMAC is partnering with the Harvester to bring in Grammy award-winning country and Americana singer Suzy Bogguss. It’s what DeGiorgi said he hopes will be the first of many successful collaborations with the new venue. The show is at 8 p.m. and tickets are on sale for $22 each at harvestermusic.com, Radio Shack, The General Store and the SML Visitor Center at Bridgewater Plaza.

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A new venue in the heart of Rocky Mount is offering SML residents and visitors access to a wide range of live music performances. Following a nearly $3 million renovation to a former hardware store, the Harvester Performance Center opened its doors in April and is generating much buzz for an extensive schedule that includes acclaimed regional and national acts. Gary Jackson, manager of the Harvester, ran the 500-capacity Birchmere in Alexandria before moving to Roanoke, where he has run Kirk Avenue Music Hall for about five years. He said he has re-established connections with many of the agents he dealt with in his Birchmere years. “I really want to do every genre of music [at the Harvester],” he said. “I think it’s important.” The main performance room has a capacity of between 400 and 700, depending on seating arrangements. Matt Hankins, Rocky Mount’s assistant town manager and community development director, has said that the town aims to attract 24,500 people to about 175 shows in its first year. In April, the hall hosted the Indigo Girls, Carolina Chocolate Drops and Rodney Crowell. Two national acts with regional ties, Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line (May 2) and Spirit Family Reunion (May 13), sandwich a rare Roanoke Valley performance (May 8) from “Whispering” Bill Anderson, a Country Music Hall of Fame member Other upcoming shows include the Hackensaw Boys (May 23), Toad the Wet Sprocket (May 30), The Black Lillies (May 31), Bill Kirchen (June 6), David Wilcox (June 7), The Smithereens (June 13), Eddie from Ohio (June 14), Restless Heart (June 26) and Suzy Bogguss (July 11). To see the entire 2014 lineup and to purchase tickets, log onto harvester-music.com.

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includes regional day-trip destinations, as well. From historical museums to ideas for thrill-seekers, you’ll find them listed here. Many websites are noted, but a simple Google search will give you more info on most of these suggestions. If you have additional ideas to share, we’d love to hear them. Log onto facebook.com/lakermagazine and post your favorites. Enjoy your summer and play safely! — Jerry and Ferne Hale SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM

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General Fun 1. Check out Bridgewater

Plaza, a lake hotspot that’s always bustling with activity. Pleasant boardwalks wind between gift shops, boutiques, restaurants, an arcade and other attractions.

2. Stop in the SML Visitor Center. While you’re at Bridgewater, spend a few minutes at the statecertified visitor center. Even if you’ve lived here for years, friendly volunteers will help you discover something new and inviting. Pick up the latest attraction brochures, a free Laker Map and get more info about approaching lake events.

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3. Hit the links. Mixing challenge and scenic beauty, the golf courses of SML have earned national recognition. Enjoy undulating fairways and rolling greens with the Blue Ridge as a backdrop. Public/ semi-private courses include The Westlake Golf & Country Club and Mariners Landing. Vacation rentals in certain communities also may have access to the area’s two private courses – The Waterfront and The Water’s Edge. Ask a representative of your booking company.

4. Shop for antiques. Find treasures at the Antique Mall at Mayberry, Black Horse Manor Antiques, Then and Now Shops, Discovery Shop at Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford Antique Mall and Sarah’s Place Antiques & Collectibles. For more ideas, search the SML Chamber’s business directory at visitsmithmountainlake.com.

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shopportunities. In addition to antique shops, the lake area offers a wide array of retailers, including home and garden shops, gift and jewelry stores, furniture and decorating outlets, beauty and nutrition stores and more. Pick up a copy of Laker Out & About, our annual shopping, dining and recreation guide, for details.

6. Sample local craft beer. Sunken City Brewing Company at Westlake Towne Center always has Dam Lager, the local namesake favorite, Red Clay IPA and other craft brews on tap. The 25-barrel, four-vessel brewhouse includes a tasting room and pub, retail store and beer garden. Light snacks are available for purchase or you can bring your own munchies. Food trucks also make regular stops at Sunken City, which schedules live music on a regular basis year-round. Tours are often available. Visit sunkencitybeer. com for more info.

7. Check out a nearby winery. Virginia wines are becoming ever more popular and a tour of one or more located near SML makes a fun and educational day. Local options include Brooks Mill Winery, Hickory Hill Vineyards, Leo Grande Vineyards, Peaks of Otter Winery & Orchards, Ramulose Ridge Vineyards, Savoy-Lee Winery, Tomahawk Mill Winery and White Rock Vineyards and Winery.

8. Take some lake

photos. Submit your best shots via email to news@ lakerweekly.com for possible appearance in our sister publication, Laker Weekly. See the best work of other local photographers at the Smith Mountain Arts Council’s John Faber Memorial Photo Show May 23-25 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

9. Register kids for junior golf camps. Get ‘em started

early at The Westlake Golf & Country Club. Call the pro shop (721-4214) for dates and prices or log onto golfthewestlake.com.

12. Paint your own pottery. All Fired Up offers

more than 2,000 pieces of bisqueware just waiting to be turned into custom works of art. Studio fee is $6 and items are usually ready to be picked up in a day or two. Located just north of Hales Ford Bridge on Virginia 122. Visit allfiredupreadytopaint ceramics.com for details.

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15. Volunteer. While fun trips and exciting adventures make you feel good, giving time to someone or something else can make you feel even better. As a family or on your own, volunteer to help out at a charity that serves the SML area. It’s a great way to meet other nice people, too!

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16. Enjoy the serenity 10. Sneak in a workout.

13. Visit a gallery. If art is

The lake region has a number of fitness facilities, including Curves, Jazzercise, Underground Fitness, two YMCA branches, SML Zumba, Virginia Dance Academy and a yoga studio at VitaZen. For more info on these and other area options, search the SML Chamber’s business directory at visitsmithmountainlake.com.

your thing, check out SER Art Stained Glass Studio, The Little Gallery, SML Gallery, Artfully Framed at the Lake, the Rocky Mount Center for the Arts or Bedford’s Bower Center for the Arts. In downtown Roanoke, the Taubman Museum of Art houses exhibits of significant works of art from around the world in a building that is a work of art in itself.

11. Spend a Saturday

morning at the Westlake Farmers’ Market. An

open-air market that offers vegetables, fruits, eggs, jams and jellies, herbs and more takes place each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westlake Corner (adjacent to Lake Inn) Rocky Mount and Bedford also offer larger farmers’ markets.

14. Pamper yourself. When it comes time for relaxation and rejuvenation, SML offers a variety of salons, spas, massage therapists and cosmetic services. To find one that’s right for you, search the SML Chamber’s business directory at visitsmithmountainlake.com.

of SML in the early morning. Try a coffee cruise

or just have your first cup on the dock or deck. Take a kayak or canoe or PWC ride with your reflection in mirror-like water as a companion.

17. Show off your good

safety practices. The SML

Water Safety Council offers coupons for free rounds of mini golf at Hot Shots to children who are “caught” wearing properly fitting life jackets while boating or playing on docks. Wave down a boat bearing graphics for Sheriff, Police, Sea Tow or SML Marine Fire/ Rescue (not when respond lights are flashing, of course) to participate. Bridgewater Marina also awards LifeSaver candies to PFD-wearing kids on board boats that stop by.

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20. Treat your boat to a

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USCG safety inspection.

Pete Phillip will show aspiring sailors the ropes during onwater outings tailored to their interest and experience. Call 719-0009 for info and to book lessons or a participatory half-day charter for groups of up to four. Find more details at smithmountainlakesailing.com.

It’s free and there’s no penalty if something is missing. Call Art Cournoyer at 484-1675 for an appointment. Bring your crew and they’ll all learn about your vessel’s safety equipment during the inspection.

21. Experience inland surfing behind Smith Mountain Wake Company’s new Centurion towboat, which can accommodate up to six surfers and watchers for a morning or afternoon session. Cost is $125 per hour (total, not per person). Wakeboarding sessions also are available at the same price. Visit the water sports shop at Bridgewater Plaza or call 721-9253 to schedule your outing.

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24. Try paddleboarding. This popular new sport is like balancing on a big surfboard while working the abs and exploring the coves. Rental locations include SML Boat Rentals at Mitchell’s Point Marina, Smith Mountain Wake Company and Bridgewater Marina (with additional locations at Bernard’s Landing and SML State Park).

25. Take a kayak ride

18. Have an island picnic. Many of the islands at SML have sandy beaches where you can stop to swim and picnic, either aboard or in a clearing on shore. Beach the boat or anchor in knee-deep water (a second anchor aft or ski line tied to a tree will keep the boat in place). Have the kids help plan and pack lunch. Don’t forget to take along trash bags so you can leave the area pristine. Of course, respect private-property postings.

22. Pick up trash in and

through a quiet cove.

around the lake. Even if

Don’t have a kayak? Borrow one from a neighbor or friend and experience the ultimate in serenity. Rentals are also available at the businesses noted above.

you missed Take Pride in SML Clean-Up Day in early May, you can still do your part to keep the lake beautiful. Keep a trash bag handy, and stop when you see floating debris.

19. Swim off the boat.

Motor to a traffic-free cove, cut the engine, drop anchor, swim and have lunch. It’s a memorable way to spend a few hours with guests, especially grandkids. A mooring line tied to a cleat makes a good “grabbie.” Floating with legs through the arm holes of life jackets is good for giggles.

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26. Perfect your docking

29. Teach kids navigation

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your pontoon, runabout or PWC into a slip or against a dock without panic or damage. BoatSmart SML offers private tutoring sessions on your vessel, at your convenience. Boating safety, water sports towing, dock setup and related skills get covered as well. Call 420-0900 to schedule an appointment.

Pick up a copy of the free Laker Map (available at marinas and the SML Visitor Center at Bridgewater Plaza). Have youngsters plot a route to a destination, then sight and identify markers along the way. Compare compass readings to the map orientation and watch the heading vary as the boat changes course.

Any of SML’s 19 waterfront eateries make a great boat-trip destination, including multiple options and Bridgewater Plaza. Portside Grill offers a fun Key West-style atmosphere. Refer to Dock & Dine, our annual guide to waterfront dining, on Page 94 for details and directions. All are accessible by car, too. Either way, be sure to designate a driver.

33. Anchor in a cove, turn on the tunes and read your Laker Magazine, Laker Weekly or that book you’ve been meaning to get to all spring. 34. Take a sunset cocktail cruise. Bring friends, munchies and, of course, soft drinks or water for the designated skipper.

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30. Make detailing the

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Lake Community Park or SML State Park. Modest admission fees grant access to soft sand and guarded swimming. Picnic areas are available, plus a snack bar at the State Park beach. Open daily until dusk.

After you’re done, take everyone for a nice ride to a favorite lake destination and a swim. Invite friends. Marvel at the scenery.

28. Organize a “PWC posse” for a schuss to another part of the lake or lunch at a lakeside eatery. Your neighbors are up for this – they’re just waiting for someone to pick a date and make it happen!

31. Organize a “float in.” Gather friends with their inner tubes, rafts, PFDs and noodles in your cove on a hot summer afternoon. Tether a cooler for beverages and snacks. Play some beach music on a nearby dock stereo and relax. It doesn’t get any better! COURTESy OF AL bUSCH

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35 35. Take a cruise to a part of the lake you’ve

never visited before. Introduce yourself to someone you see out on their dock and make a new friend. Take a free Laker Map and mark it to show them how to find your dock sometime.

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up. It’s like having a personal planetarium. Stay clear of main channels and keep running lights lit if adrift and anchor light lit if anchored.

accomplishment with a dock party. Japanese lanterns fit over ceiling can lights with a little cutting; consider adding solar-powered lights, available at local building supply stores, to your floater. Hanging baskets or flower pots with colorful summer flowers can make your dock even more inviting. Dock pots dry out quickly in the sun, so be sure to water them daily.

on a clear night to stargaze. Lie down and look

36. Rent something fun. Try living on the water in a houseboat for a week. Parrot Cove Boat Rentals offers houseboats that sleep up to 10 people. Or find a variety of water toys that will provide non-stop fun. Local marinas and businesses offer canoes, kayaks, rafts, wakeboards, jet skis, hydrobikes, paddleboats, pontoon boats, ski boats and fishing boats. Towables and inflatables also can be purchased and will liven up any afternoon on the water.

On and near the dOck 38. Have a guest orientation when visitors arrive. Topics might include

41. Get up close with fireboats. Schedules,

dock safety (life jackets required for kids on the dock and in the boat!), use and care of PWCs, operators required to carry boating course completion card, how the chores will be shared, what not to flush. Visitors appreciate knowing how to be good guests, and safety emphasis helps assure incidents don’t mar precious time together.

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decorate your dock house, then celebrate the

often school in the shade of your dock. A simple kids’ rod and reel and a few worms are all that are needed. Family members don’t need a license to fish off your dock; guests who want to fish from a boat can get a short-term license instantly at dgif.virginia.gov.

weather, location and volunteer/ boat availability might allow an SML Marine Fire/ Rescue vessel to visit your dock. To find out, email the dates of your family gathering to Chief George Tawes (gtawes@ jetbroadband.com). Fireboats often are out on patrol and the crews enjoy teaching families about their equipment, fire safety and water/boating safety. It makes for a memorable and informative hour, and some water spraying is usually included. But remember: these vessels use lots of gas so a generous donation is appropriate.

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42. Try RC. Fairly inexpensive radio-controlled boats and flying machines will add a new dimension to outside fun. Adults and kids alike enjoy them, and operation is easy. Radio Shack at Westlake Corner has a selection, and some indoor flyers, as well.

45. Play mini golf. Three different styles are available in the lake area – Harbortown Mini Golf atop the docks at Bridgewater Plaza, the Hot Shots water-hazard layout and Westlake Safari Mini Golf (the latter two at Westlake Corner). For extra quality time, combine your rounds with a meal at Pizza Pub, Hot Shots or Joe’s Pizza, adjacent to those courses, respectively.

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43. Get out your old lawn games. Track down your equipment for Frisbee, badminton, croquet, jarts, bocce – or borrow from a neighbor. Organizing a cornhole tournament also is sure to provide fun for all, especially when you pair kids with adults for team competition.

44. Organize a waterballoon fight. Local dollar stores are a good place to stock up on supplies. Once the water war subsides, toss a greased watermelon off the dock and watch the kids wrestle it onto the dock for a seed-spitting afternoon treat.

46. Take in a movie. Check Laker Weekly, westlakecinema. com or call 721-6374 for what’s playing in Westlake Cinema’s four air-conditioned theaters. For an old-fashioned drivein experience, try Mayberry Drive-In Theatre & Diner off White House Road. Check mayberrydrivein.com for show times. 47. Feed the fish. Stop by Bridgewater Plaza or Smith Mountain Dock and Lodge and watch the resident carp devour popcorn. At Dock and Lodge, adventuresome kids hang PBsmeared toes off the dock for the voracious carp to nibble. EWWW!

Smith Mountain Farm & Stables in nearby Sandy Level offers scenic trail rides for riders of all abilities. Age and weight restrictions apply. Rental cottages and skeet shooting also are available. (434) 9275199

49. Take a child to a program at SML State Park. Among the choices:

Junior Rangers, night hikes, campfires, canoe trips, hayrides and ranger-led hikes to spot osprey. Call 297-6066 or visit dcr.virginia.gov for info.

50. Attend a baseball game. Catch the Lynchburg’s

Hillcats or the Salem Red Sox, both Class High-A teams in the Carolina League. Tickets start at $7 with discounts for seniors, children and members of the military. Both teams also feature regular game promotion nights.

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54. Have a lakeside weenie roast and stargazing evening. A fire

pit is the safest way to contain the blaze; otherwise clear an area near the water and use rocks to border the fire. Keep a bucket of water ready and postpone this one if weather is really dry or breezy. Assign kids to do online research on what should be visible in the sky overhead, and have them conduct a program for the adults.

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51. Take a visit to Homestead Creamery.

Just down the road in Burnt Chimney is Homestead Creamery, a country store that sells crafts, homemade soups and sandwiches. You’ll also want to try their fresh dairy products made from the milk of cows raised on the owners’ farm just down the road. Milk in old-fashioned glass bottles, ice cream in a number of flavors, butter and more are available.

53. Make a game of meal preparation (and spread the burden of keeping the guest gang fueled up) by setting up “cooking teams” to plan and prepare evening meals. Kids enjoy being part of menu planning, targeted shopping expeditions and creating themed table decorations. A team that doesn’t prepare each meal pitches in for the cleanup.

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52. Nothing tops off a dock or deck lunch like a surprise dessert treat. Suggested fare: a selection of fudge from Gifts Ahoy or ice cream the Ice Cream Cottage (both at Bridgewater Plaza), Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, Freckles in Downtown Moneta or Dairy Queen, which has locations at Westlake and Southlake. LAKER MEdIA fILE

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55. Fish with a guide and then chow down on your catch. Grill ’em, bread ’em,

saute’ ‘em, enjoy ‘em. SML’s stripers make a wonderful meal, especially when cooked the same day they’re caught. A professional fishing guide will help ensure a bountiful catch. For a list, search the SML Chamber’s business directory at visitsmithmountainlake.com.

60. Take a nature walk at SML State Park. There

are several pleasant and easy walks, many with water views. If you go by boat, the park has floating docks in the cove just around from the beginning of the S-Curve on the down-river side (marker R18). Located on Virginia 626 in Bedford County, the park also offers boating, swimming, fishing, hunting and camping. Open daily, 8 a.m. to dusk.

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lunch or dinner by boat.

A visit to the lake just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complete without this agenda item. Turn to Page 94 for Dock & Dine, our annual list of waterfront eateries. Warm weather in July and August often produces evening thunder storms, so check the forecast before departing. If a designated driver service is needed, pre-book with SML Water Taxi (see Page 102).

57. Give the cook a break. Buy pre-prepared entrees from a local supermarket. A few candles and some flowers can make this an elegant, relaxing outdoor meal. Conspire with grandkids to shop for the meal, make personalized placemats and deliver a surprise treat for Grandma.

Cultural, EduCational, EntErtaining, EnlightEning 58. Visit an alpaca farm or retail store to learn about these cute, intriguing animals. Take photos and shop for clothing and novelties made of alpaca fiber. The SML region has a number of area operations to choose from, including Alpaca By Jaca (store only), Alpacas of Smith Mountain Lake Farm & Gifts, Peaks of Otter Alpacas, Pacabella Farm Alpacas, Dreamland Farm and A Goode View Alpaca Farm.

59. Unwind at the library. The lake area boasts two fine libraries, one at Westlake Towne Center and the other off Virginia 122 across from Downtown Moneta. Both offer a number of summer events and activities and are great to explore on a rainy day (or anytime some fresh reading material is in order). DVDs also are available for checkout.

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61. Visit the birthplace of Booker T. Washington.

Located on Virginia 122 just south of Westlake, this park (part of the National Park Service) features scenic walking trails and a variety of educational events throughout the season. Visit nps.gov/bowa for details.

62. Take a class at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center.

Junior programs include horseback riding, computers, fishing, wildlife, outdoor skills, sewing, swimming and more. There are classes for adults, too, as well as an outdoor golf practice facility and indoor pistol range. Visit skelton4h.com. SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM

65. Visit the Franklin County History Museum.

68. Attend a local Vacation Bible School.

Located on Main Street in nearby Rocky Mount (beside the hospital) the museum features a collection of documents, portraits, railroad items, history of Smith Mountain and Philpott lakes, plus a fullsize replica of a moonshine still. Open Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. franklincountyvirginia historicalsoc.org

Great activities are planned for kids at many local churches around SML (and adults are always welcome to help out). Do a Google search of churches in the region to find a good match for your family.

66. Go on an osprey hike. Learn about this

fascinating “fish hawk,” watch live video and take a stroll to try to catch a glimpse of these magnificent raptors in person at SML State Park. Wednesdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon throughout the summer. HUONg fRALIN

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63. Visit the Smith Mountain Dam. Learn how electricity is generated, catch the movie in the mini-theater and try the hands-on displays that help kids and adults grasp the size and scope of electrical concepts at the remodeled Vipperman Center. Afterward, enjoy the picnic area and overlook. The visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibits and overlook area close at 4:30. smithmtn.com

wildlife. The Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail includes parts of Franklin County and is meant to direct visitors to the extensive wildlife and bird habitats across the region. Find out more at dgif.virginia.gov.

64. Honor our soldiers at the National D-Day Memorial. Visit the memorial in Bedford to recognize the valor and sacrifice of the Allied Armed Forces on D-Day (June 6, 1944). The memorial is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are asked to check in at the nearby Bedford Area Welcome Center. dday.org

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69. Spend an evening at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. A night of drama, music and comedy also will teach little-known facts about the history of Franklin County. Located in Ferrum, it’s about a 45-minute drive from Hales Ford Bridge.

70. Enjoy live music from your blanket or lawn chair. Check out smlwine.

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71. Take a cruise on the Virginia Dare. Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard SML’s 63-foot sightseeing cruise boat with enclosed main deck and open-air seating topside. Lunch, dinner and specialty cruises are available. The third Wednesday of each month (June-October), the Virginia Dare teams up with nearby SML State Park for a cruise that includes a park ranger discussing wildlife at the lake. Call 297-7100 in advance to make your reservation. Wish the Dare a happy 25th anniversary to receive a discount.

76. Hike the Peaks of Otter. Sharp Top, Flat Top and

73. Enjoy some nightlife.

Mangos Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza schedules live music on weekends throughout the summer. Blackwater Café hosts live jazz on the third Thursday of each month. For up-and-comers, try open mic night at Hot Shots. Turn to Page 106 for a calendar of events in May and June, as well as a listing of local spots that host live music on a regular basis.

74. Catch an event at the Sedalia Center. Nestled between Bedford and Big Island, the Sedalia Center hosts cultural festivals throughout the year. Upcoming events include a barbeque festival on May 17, Artisan Fair on May 31 and Bluegrass Festival June 26-28. More info available at sedaliacenter.org.

75. See a live performance. Enjoy

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musicals, comedies and dramas live on two stages at Mill Mountain Theatre in downtown Roanoke. Lynchburg’s Renaissance Theatre is another liveperformance option.

72. Listen to live music at the Harvester Performance Center. Regional and national acts in a variety of genres take the stage several nights a week at this new venue in the heart of Rocky Mount (about 30 minutes from SML). For more information, turn to Page 61. Purchase tickets online at harvestermusic.com.

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Harkening Hill are some of the most popular trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stay for a picnic or dinner at the newly renovated restaurant. Located at milepost 86 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 45 minutes from Hales Ford Bridge.

77. Gaze down at

Roanoke from atop Mill Mountain. A visit to Mill

Mountain will allow you to get up close to the structure that earned Roanoke its nickname, “Star City of the South.” At 88.5 feet tall, the historic Roanoke Star is the world’s largest freestanding, illuminated manmade star. The area includes a scenic overlook and walking paths and is adjacent to Mill Mountain Zoo.

78. While you’re in Roanoke, visit the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

Locomotives, vintage autos, carriages, exhibits, an extensive model railroad layout and a gift shop are among the things available at the downtown museum. Also nearby is the O. Winston Link Museum, dedicated to the noted railroad photographer’s work.

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79. Go sightseeing on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Considered one of America’s most scenic drives, the Parkway spans 450 miles and offers picnicking, scenic overlooks, hiking and more. You can hop on north of Bedford or off U.S. 220 south of Roanoke. The Kanawha Canal’s lock at the James River Trail Overlook, mile post 63.6, makes a nice destination.

80. Experience Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. Located in nearby

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81. Visit Appomattox

Court House National Historical Park. This is the site of Robert E. Lee’s surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, ending the Civil War, and the place where our nation reunited on April 9, 1865. The park, about an hour from SML in Appomattox, is open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a few exceptions. Visit nps.gov/apco.

Forest, Poplar Forest was the retreat home of our nation’s third president. Docents help tell the story of the home and one of the most important figures in American history. Visitors can see the home’s restoration in progress, as well as efforts to return the landscaping to its original form. Find out more at poplarforest.org.

84. Witness muscle boats (and other vessels) in action at the start of the Tom

Maynard Memorial Poker Run on May 17. A fundraiser for area non-profits, the Poker Run is a game of chance that starts at Mariners Landing at 11:30 a.m. Participants boat to designated spots around the lake to collect playing cards in an attempt to put together the best poker hand. Other prizes are also awarded. Find details at smlba.com.

82. Tour the Blue Ridge Institute and Farm Museum. Not only is the

facility an educational museum, it also is a working farm. The museum reaches back into the 1800s, discovering forgotten farm tasks, clothing, lifestyle and even toys. The facility is located on the campus of Ferrum College, about an hour from Hales Ford Bridge. Find more info at blueridgeinstitute.org.

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85. Celebrate Juneteenth at Booker T. Washington National Monument. On

June 14 the park, located just south of Westlake on Virginia 122, will be the site of gospel music performances, tours, food vendors and more for this celebration commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery. For details, visit nps. gov/bowa.

86. Attend a steel drum band concert. The new SML Parrot Pan Steel Drum Band will perform its inaugural concert on June 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Skelton 4-H Center. Admission is $10 for adults with kids admitted for free. For more details, visit smlgoodneighbors.org.

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87. Admire vintage boats at the SML Antique & Classic Boat Society’s Spring Show. Scheduled for June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this free event includes restored vintage boats on display at Parrot Cove Boat Rentals, across from Bridgewater Plaza. Owners are available to chat about their labors of love. The society’s larger fall show, also free, will take place Sept. 13 at Mariner’s Landing. Details on both events can be found at woodenboats.net.

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88. Boat to the

Independence Day fireworks. This lake tradition,

presented by Saunders Marine Fire Company and Parkway Marina, is again a “no-wake” event to keep it safe and comfortable for all. Scheduled for July 4 at approximately 10 p.m. On July 5, Downtown Moneta will sponsor an Independence Day festival with food, live music and fireworks.

89. Shiver your timbers during SML Pirate Days,

July 18-20, a family-friendly celebration of all things “lake” sponsored by the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce. Area retail stores and restaurants offer sales and specials. Visit smlpirate.com for details.

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90. Plan now for fall events. Invite friends and

family to visit for any of the SML area’s appealing fall events, including Civil War Days (Sept. 6-7), the first Franklin County Fair (Sept. 10-13), Antique & Classic Boat Show and Festival (Sept. 13), Wine Festival (Sept. 27-28), Oktoberfest (Oct. 4), Charity Home Tour (Oct. 10-12) and Fall Chili and Craft Festival (Nov. 1).

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irginia’s boating education laws have been modified over the past few years, which can sometimes lead to confusion for residents, as well as visitors who wish to rent a boat or personal watercraft while visiting Smith Mountain Lake. What is clear, officials say, is the effect the tightened rules have had on improving safety on our waters. “Safe boating education has definitely made a difference,” said Paul Howell, education coordinator for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF). “We have seen a significant decline in boating accident frequency and severity since the legislation went into effect.”

WHO MUST COMPLETE BOATER EDUCATION?

In Virginia, all personal watercraft operators (regardless of age) and boat operators 40 years of age or younger are required by state law to complete a boating safety education course. Beginning July 1, the boat operator requirements apply to those 45 years of age or younger. VDGIF offers the Boat Virginia course for free yearround. Upon successful completion, participants receive a wallet card to keep on board their watercraft. If asked by a VDGIF conservation officer, sheriff’s deputy or U.S. Coast Guard patrol, boat and PWC operators must be able to show the valid boater education card. This applies to all PWC and boat operators 40 and younger and, starting July 1, those

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45 and younger. Most major insurance companies endorse the course and grant insurance premium discounts to graduates. Howell reiterated that children under the age of 14 cannot legally operate a PWC; children who ride as passengers must ride behind the licensed operator (a child riding in front is a common violation). Each operator and passenger must wear an approved Type I, II or III personal flotation device (PFD), and the kill-switch lanyard must be firmly attached to the operator’s life jacket.

WHAT IF I’M NOT A VIRGINIA RESIDENT?

Boat and PWC operators who reside outside Virginia must be able to show proof of compliance with their home state’s boater education requirement. Howell said all states now offer some form of boater safety education, most of which are recognized by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. An uncertified person may operate a boat or, if over 14, a PWC when accompanied by a licensed and attentive operator. Operators of boats and PWCs that are registered in other states are governed by the home state’s boater education requirements, plus local rules and restrictions that apply to Virginia watercraft. Keeping to the right in channels and not making a wake within 50 feet of docks and swimmers are examples of local rules on Smith Mountain Lake.

LEFT A marina employee offers a lifejacket to a couple as part of training prior to renting a boat. RIGHT A water skier practices safety by wearing a USCG-approved life jacket while on a run at Smith Mountain Lake. BELOW Conservation officers patrol SML to ensure boat and PWC operators are complying with safety regulations.

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Class is in session The Boat Virginia course is free and offered by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries year-round. Subjects include choosing the right boat, boat hulls, motors, legal requirements, navigation rules, cruising, docking, anchoring, knots, accidents, alcohol safety, fire on board, weather, trailering, navigation, water sports and personal watercraft (commonly known as SeaDoos, WaveRunners and Jet Skis). LAKEr MEDIA fILE

WHAT IF I’M JUST RENTING A BOAT?

Non-certified individuals may operate rented watercraft, but rental companies are required to provide a boating safety briefing – and issue a certificate that confirms dockside training was given – at the start of each rental period. According to Roy Enslow of Bridgewater Marina, who was appointed in 2008 to help coordinate the training among rental operators statewide, the prerental orientation to safe boating is a meaningful session. “We go over a dockside safety checklist, accompanied by thorough training on required safety equipment, boating safety laws and regulations, rules of the road and local hazards. The operator then acknowledges each section on the checklist.

The class, which runs 6-8 hours and requires pre-registration, is taught at locations throughout Virginia. The VGDIF website (www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating) offers a searchable database of dates and locations. Participants may sign up online or by calling VGDIF toll-free at (888) 516-0844. The course may also be taken online.

“All operators who have not completed a boating safety course must receive this training and acknowledge the dockside safety checklist for each rental period. Importantly, the safety training we provide is fresh in each rental boat operator’s mind.” For those who have completed boater education safety training in another state and wish to rent a boat at SML, dockside training is still necessary but less extensive, said Enslow. SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM

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#1: Wear lifejackets. Make wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) a must for children on board and a strong recommendation for adults. A skipper or mate, while donning their own PFD, can simply say, “We really prefer everyone on the boat wears a life jacket. Can I get one out for you?” At the very least, have one PFD for every passenger on deck and easily accessible. As skipper of your boat, you have every right to require PFDs be worn anytime you feel they are called for, such as in bad weather, when visibility is limited (think nighttime), when towing or being towed and during holiday weekend traffic. The Water Safety Council also sells signs that remind children to wear life jackets on the dock. Available at the Smith Mountain Lake Association office (400 Scruggs Rd, Suite 2100, Moneta), the signs cost $10 each. #2: Never swim alone.

Whether from shore, off the dock or off the boat, use the buddy system to ensure someone is paying attention to every swimmer. The council also recommends designating a responsible adult to watch youth swimmers at all times. Don’t just presume someone will take on that role.

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#3: Get educated. Virginia’s boater education law is now five years old and has had a significant impact on reducing accidents. Educated and aware boaters are safer boaters. If you or your loved ones haven’t yet attended a Boat Virginia course, check out the sidebar on Page 89 for details on how to register.

#4: Maintain a proper lookout. This tip is so important

it’s stated in both the International and Inland Rules of Navigation. Just as in driving, operator distraction is a major contributor to boating incidents. If your boat has an attentive lookout stationed, you have a chance of avoiding a collision with a boat that doesn’t. Every operator is obligated to take action to avoid collision with another boat. Scan the waterway, anticipate potential dangers, clearly show your intended course and stay well clear of other vessels, obstacles, navigation aids, docks and swimmers.

#5: Know the rules of the road. Boats being overtaken and boats crossing from your starboard bow (right front) have the right of way. Reduced visibility calls for reduced speed. Running lights are required during periods of low visibility — darkness, fog, rain. Keep to the right in channels, leave plenty of space when overtaking, and don’t “fall in line” with boats towing skiers or tubers.

#6: Understand and maintain your boat/ equipment. Even relatively

new boats can suffer burned out running lights and other deficiencies. Arrange for a vessel safety check of equipment and systems every year. Schedules of organized inspection events can be found at area marinas or visit cgaux.org and click the Vessel Safety Checks link to arrange a boat or PWC inspection nearby or at your own dock. It’s free, and it provides great peace of mind.

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25 years of putting safety first Story by Jerry Hale | Photography by Don Petersen

Bridgewater Marina’s Roy Enslow earned the Governor’s Transportation Safety Award for Water Safety in 2011 for his committment to boating safety initiatives.

The water level at Smith Mountain Lake has risen and fallen through many power generation cycles since Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals opened its docks in May, 1989. But the company’s emphasis on boating safety started high and has stayed there for 25 years, thanks largely to the efforts of manager Roy Enslow. Enslow took over operations in 1990, just a year after he started working the docks alongside first employee Chad Proctor, then 15 and now a teacher and coach at Staunton River High School. It was primarily a family affair in those days: Brothers Ed and Greg Waters, developers of Bridgewater Plaza, were the original marina owners; a few of their children – Ryan, Lindsay, Greg K. and Kenny – also worked that first summer. “We opened with just one location and six boats to rent,” said Enslow, who became coowner of the marina with Ed Waters a dozen years ago. “Now we have three rental locations – Bridgewater, Bernard’s Landing and SML State Park – 25 employees and a sizeable fleet of

pontoon boats, runabouts and wave runners.” Enslow credits his early emphasis on safety to five years of firefighter training in the U.S. Air Force. One of his first moves as marina manager was to ask Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Sgt. Karl Martin to brief employees on the types of safety violations that officers patrolling the lake commonly observed. “If a newcomer to SML sees a boat running with a kid half dangling off the bow, they’ll think that is accepted practice,” Enslow explained. “I wanted to warn customers not to mimic common mistakes they might observe.” While Virginia law does not require children to wear life jackets, Enslow has long believed the practice just makes good sense. At the suggestion of his wife, M.G., a teacher at Rocky Mount Elementary who also works summers at the marina, Enslow instituted the Lifejackets for Lifesavers initiative in 2010 to encourage lifejacket use. Today, employees still award Lifesaver candies to children they “catch” heeding that advice.

Safety also ranks at the forefront of the company’s mission statement, which begins, “To provide a safe and enjoyable water sports experience to our customers.” Enslow has ensured the safety briefings his staff provides to renters reflect the 2007 Virginia Safe Boating Act. “The training developed to implement that legislation provides insights that we emphasize to our renters as part of their safety orientation,” he said. Bridgewater Marina also works closely with the Virginia Safe Boating Alliance. In 2009, Enslow was appointed to help define the application of the Boater Safety Education Law to rental operations statewide. In 2011, he earned the Governor’s Transportation Safety Award for Water Safety for that role, the Lifesavers initiative, and Bridgewater’s life jacket exchange program that helps ensure boaters of all ages have properly fitting, quality vests. “Our rental customers have varying levels of boating experience, but we work to make them safety conscious from the first time they rent with us,” Enslow said. “That helps ensure a positive

experience at SML that will bring them back time and time again — as renters, property owners, maybe even residents someday.”

CELEBRATION TIME

To recognize its 25th anniversary, Bridgewater Marina will host Q99 radio’s Dick Daniels on June 7. A representative of O’Brien Watersports will also be on hand with professional wakeboarders Spencer Leggett and “Super Dave” Brunt providing demonstrations and tips. There will be kneeboards, wakeboards and tubes for customers to try. Limited refreshments will be available, and an employee reunion will take place in the evening at Mango’s Bar and Grill. Looking ahead to another milestone — the 50th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake in 2016 — Enslow said the marina will be “all in.” “We expect to do our part to make that the ‘best summer ever’ at SML,” said Enslow, refering to the celebration’s official tagline. “Our marina store will be loaded with commemorative memorabilia for the occasion.”

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8360 Hardy Road, Hardy • 540-890-2194 • bayroc-marina.com In-season hours: Open daily but hours vary. Check website for details. Located on the north end of the lake, convenient to Roanoke, Bay Roc offers simple, down-home favorites for breakfast and lunch daily throughout the summer. Grab takeout for the boat or dine on the deck. On select Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant hosts popular beer tastings, fish fries and pig roasts.

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2200 Old Salem School Rd., Union Hall • 540-576-4486 • On Facebook In-season hours: Daily, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. This family owned and operated restaurant in the Union Hall area serves up American grill food in a casual atmosphere. Owner Roy Martin said his customers come for good food, friendly company and to relax with a cold drink. “One of the best parts about the place is the view of Smith Mountain Lake from the diner,” said Martin.

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A spacious restaurant at Bridgewater Plaza, Chopsticks offers an extensive menu of Asian cuisine, including fresh sushi that’s as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate. For some fare with flair (and flare), reserve the hibachi grill for parties of up to 20.

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1041 Harbour Inn lane, Moneta • 540-297-4732 • jakesplacesml.com In-season hours: Opens daily 11 a.m.

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A Caribbean-themed, family friendly operation with lake views indoors and out, Jake’s Place offers ample seating, full bar, TVs, retail store and plenty of docking space for boats and personal watercraft. Breakfast is served on the weekends and lunch and dinner daily. The calendar stays full with specials, theme nights and holiday events.

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Upscale cuisine in a casual atmosphere is what you’ll find at The Landing Restaurant, a perennial favorite in our annual Best of SML awards. Sunken City Tavern, the adjacent lakeside bar with indoor and outdoor seating, features a full bar and extensive selection of craft beer, including exclusive selections and small-batch offerings from Sunken City Brewing Company.

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16430 B.T. Washington Hwy. #20, Moneta • 540-721-1632 • mangosbarandgrill.com In-season hours: Sun-Wed 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. A tropical-themed restaurant at Bridgewater Plaza, Mango’s is a favorite with locals and tourists. While seating is available indoors, Mango’s is known for its spacious patio offering wrought iron tables, umbrellas to shade patrons from the sun and an outdoor bar, which serves up dozens of types of beer, wine, mixed and frozen drinks. Live bands play every weekend in season.

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A staple at Crazy Horse Marina on the Blackwater, Mexico Viejo offers an extensive menu of traditional Latin fare, as well as cold beer and tasty margaritas. A family friendly spot, Mexico Viejo offers easy docking, inside dining and expanded outdoor dining space.

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For details on off-water restaurants, pick up the 2014 Laker Out & About, a guide to dining, shopping and recreation at SML, available for free in Laker Magazine racks around the region, including the SML Visitor Center at Bridgewater Plaza

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NOT yOUR TyPICAL CAB RIDE Many Smith Mountain Lake residents and visitors have a boat or PWC at their disposal. But for those who want occasional water transportation on an asneeded basis, Capt. Brian Stinnette’s Smith Mountain Lake Water Taxi is available for the fourth year running. Stinnette uses his 21-foot deck boat to provide oncall, on-water transport services for parties wanting to get from one spot on the lake to another, hop between and home from bars and restaurants with a “designated skipper,” or spend a few hours enjoying the lake as can only be done from the water. “The service is quite popular with Realtors and potential buyers who want to see how a property presents from the water,” Stinnette said. “Bachelorette parties, wedding arrivals and departures, get-theresafely runs between bars and restaurants, sunset cruises and simple point-to-point deliveries are all common bookings.” Stinnette, whose boat can handle up to six passengers, holds a USCG 50-ton captain’s lcense and has 25 years of experience on SML, so all destinations are found without delay. Rates vary by customer specification and are quoted when

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reservations are discussed. In general, Stinnette said, the cost is $75 per hour between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. and $100 per hour after 9 p.m. A common booking is two couples heading out for dinner together, Stinnette said. Half-day ($250) or full-day ($400) cruises for SML Charity Home Tour weekend (Oct. 10-12) have also been popular. “I can deliver two or three couples to each home, then linger in the cove until they come back down to the dock. There’s no time lost waiting for docking space,” Stinnette said. “And often it’s much quicker — and more enjoyable — to get from home to home by water than by road.” As for bachelorette parties, Capt. Stinnette said they’re typically slow cruises on the outbound leg because the ladies want to avoid a wind-blown appearance, but on the trip back home, “they’re usually eager for a wind-in-the-face, warm-summer’s-evening run.” For more information and bookings, call (434) 5466104 or visit smlwatertaxi.com. – Jerry Hale

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Jeremy Kirby, brewmaster at Sunken City Brewing Company, provides craft beer to Sunken City Tavern, formerly Bruno’s GastroPub.

“Bruno and Jeremy [Kirby, brewmaster at Sunken City] were talking about beer and food and coming up with cool recipes to pair together,” Silva said. “Out of that grew a kind of partnership; it seemed like a natural thing to do.”

Something else will come out of the affiliation. The two businesses are planning the first craft beer festival at the lake, tentatively scheduled for June 28. It will be held at the site of the former SML Wine Festival — Bernard’s Landing, which, Silva said, has given them the green light to go forward. It will feature craft beer from 20-30 breweries in Virginia. Guests to The Landing will notice a more casual vibe in the dining room, Silva said. An updated look includes new tables, built by a local craftsman, replacing the old tablecloth-covered ones, in addition to fresh paint and new artwork. The menu features more options and price points than previously offered. Silva said the changes will not affect the quality of the food. The dining room and the tavern offer the same menu.

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The tavern has reduced its inventory of close to 100 international beers to about 35 Virginia-made craft beers, Silva said, but the featured products are Sunken City bees. The tavern offers beer tastings, and customers, including boaters, can get six-packs and growlers to go, she added. “Anything they can do at the brewery, except for tours, they can do here,” Silva said. To help attract customers earlier in the day, the tavern offers happy hour with 50 percent off drinks and appetizers from 5 until 6 p.m. on weekdays. It is open nightly except for Tuesdays during the season. The restaurant is open for dinner on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Starting Memorial Day weekend, it will be open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 3 p.m. – Elizabeth Hock

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1 ALPACA FARM TOURS | Daily through July 14 | Feed, pet and learn about alpacas at Alpacas of Smith Mountain Lake Farm and Gifts, Hardy. Reservations required weekdays; open house each Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. $5 per person, with children under 3 free with an adult. (540) 719-0281, smithmountainlakefarm.com THE EMBERS | Featuring Craig Woolard. Live music at the Harvester. $10. 7 p.m. TIM MARTIN | Live music at Sunken City Tavern. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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2 STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m. TIM MARTIN | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.

3 SML TRIATHLON | Presented by Virginia Amateur Sports. Swimming, cycling and running through Smith Mountain Lake State Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/2zddbv LAKE CLEANUP DAY | 27th Annual Take Pride in SML Cleanup Day. Help spruce up the lake and shoreline for the coming summer season. (540) 721-1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com or (540) 721-4400, dcr.virginia.gov/ state_parks/smi.shtml

THE STEVE FREEMAN DUO | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m. FUZZY LOGIC | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. LEVI LOWERY AND CLAY COOK | Live music at the Harvester. $10. 8 p.m.

4 MARIE ANDERSON | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

5 LAUNCH PARTY | Special events to celebrate the launch of Sunken City Tavern at The Landing Restaurant.

8 STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at at Sunken City Tavern. 6:30-9:30 p.m. “WHISPERING” BILL ANDERSON | Live music at the Harvester. $22.50. 7:30 p.m.

9 STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m. LIVE MUSIC | At Sunken City Brewery. 5:30-9:30 p.m. BAREFOOT WEST | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. THE WAILERS | With special guest Makua. Live music at the Harvester. $24. 9 p.m.

10 WALK & TALK | Carilion Clinic and Booker T. Washington National Monument in Hardy team up for a brief health-related talk followed by a social, 1.5-mile hike. 10 a.m. Free. (540) 721-2094, nps.gov/bowa PAINTING DEMO | Blue Ridge Plein Air Painters, 1-3 p.m. at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 7211596, thelittlegallerysml.com KEITH & KOMPANY | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m. SIDE SHOW | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. SUNSET SATURDAY | Live music, family activities and wine tasting at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery, Moneta. 7-10 p.m. (540) 296-1393, smlwine.com

11 AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK | May 11-17 | Special events at Sunken City Brewery. sunkencitybeer.com TAKING TEA WITH BOOKER T. | Mother-daughter tea party served by volunteers and rangers dressed in 19th Century period clothing. Booker T. Washington National Monument, Hardy. 3-4:30 p.m. Reservations required. (540) 721-2094, nps.gov/bowa MARIE ANDERSON | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

13 WINE DINNER | The Blackwater Cafe. 6:30 p.m. Reservations required. SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION | With The Deer Run Drifters. Live music at the Harvester. $15. 7:30 p.m.

15 JAZZ DINNER | Live jazz at The Blackwater Cafe. 6-9 p.m. THE HOLIDAY BAND | Live music at the Harvester. $10. 7 p.m. BEN TROUT | Live music at Sunken City Tavern. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

16 TOM MAYNARD MEMORIAL POKER RUN | May 16-17 | Charity event where participants boat to designated spots around the lake to collect playing cards in an attempt to put together the best poker hand. Includes food, prizes and live music while promoting boating safety. (540) 588-0616, smlba.com STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m. LIVE MUSIC | At Sunken City Brewery. 5:30-9:30 p.m. THE KINGS | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. JAY FARRAR | Live music at the Harvester. $22. 8 p.m.

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ARMED FORCES DAY/WE HONOR VETERANS 5K | Sponsored by the National D-Day Memorial and Bedford Hospice Care to benefit veteran patient care needs at the National D-Day Memorial, Bedford. 8 a.m. (540) 587-6592, dday.org

PHOTO SHOW AND CONTEST | May 23-25 | Sponsored by the Smith Mountain Arts Council at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta. Free and open to the public. (434) 390-5344, smithmountainartscouncil.com

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY | Remembering Their Sacrifice Memorial Day Ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial, Bedford. 11 a.m. Free. Bring your own lawn chair. (540) 5876592, dday.org

STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m.

RICK RIZZI | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

RICK RIZZI | Live music at Waller’s. Noon-4 p.m. NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY | Join an interpreter for an Osprey hike and build a birds nest at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. 1-3:30 p.m. Free. kidstoparks.org, buddybison.org

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POLYCHROME | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. CHRIS KNIGHT | With The Howlin’ Brothers. Live music at the Harvester. $22.50. 8 p.m.

18 CULTURAL REFLECTIONS | Presentation on Hunter’s Raid in the Town of Liberty at the Bower Center for the Arts, Bedford. 3 p.m. Free. (540) 586-4235, bowercenter.org MARIE ANDERSON | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m. BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET | Live music at the Harvester. $22.50. 7:30 p.m.

22 STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Sunken City Tavern. 6:30-9:30 p.m. ASHLEY FORREST | Live music at the Harvester. $10. 7:30 p.m.

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LIVE MUSIC | At Sunken City Brewery. 5:30-9:30 p.m. LAZY MAN DUB BAND | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. THE HACKENSAW BOYS | Live music at the Harvester. $18. 8 p.m.

24 PAINTING DEMO | Delmus Phelps, 1-3 p.m. at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com

29 TIM MARTIN | Live music at Sunken City Tavern. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

30 STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m. LIVE MUSIC | At Sunken City Brewery. 5:30-9:30 p.m. ROCKAFELLAS | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.

THE RENEE RUTH DUO | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

TOAD THE WET SPROCKET | With The Floorboards. Live music at the Harvester. $38. 8 p.m.

SUNSET SATURDAY | Live music, family activities and wine tasting at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery, Moneta. 7-10 p.m. (540) 296-1393, smlwine.com

PAINTING DEMO | Connie Winters, 1-3 p.m. at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com

FUZZY LOGIC | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.

THE STEVE FREEMAN DUO | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

SHAWN MCDONALD | Live music at the Harvester. $12. 8 p.m.

FUNKY BONE | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.

25 THE ROCKAFELLERS DUO | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

THE BLACK LILLIES | Live music at the Harvester. $23. 8 p.m.

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3 LEFTOVER SALMON | Live music at the Harvester. $27.50. 8 p.m.

4 WHITETOP MOUNTAIN BAND | Live music at the Harvester. $10. 7:30 p.m.

5 SWEET TEAZ | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m. ROBOTIC JIVE | Live music and 80’s night at Jake’s Place. 7-10 p.m.

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KEN KNOX & COMPANY | Live music at the Harvester. $10. 7 p.m. LIVE MUSIC | At Sunken City Tavern. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

6 D-DAY 70TH ANNIVERSARY | Special anniversary events at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. 11 a.m. Admission free until noon. (540) 5873617, dday.org SML INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT | 11:30 a.m. at The Westlake Golf & Country Club, Hardy. $60 per player, $240 per team. (540) 721-1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com

CHORAL CONCERT | June 6-7 | Lakeside Singers will perform music of The Beatles and others from that time period on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta. $9 at the door. (540) 297-1058, smithmountainartscouncil.com BILL KIRCHEN & THE HAMMER OF THE HONKY TONK GODS | Live music at the Harvester. $25. 8 p.m.

7 D-DAY PARADE | 1940’s-themed parade through Bedford. 10 a.m. dday.org PAINTING DEMO | Joseph Burrough, 1-3 p.m. at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com LIVING-HISTORY TALK | “A Southern Gentlewoman and Enslaved Mother Remember Hunter’s Raid in the Shenandoah Valley” will be presented by interpreters at Booker T. Washington National Monument, Hardy. 2 p.m. (540) 721-2094. nps. gov/bowa

DAVID WILCOX | Live music at the Harvester. $25. 7:30 p.m. BLUE HIGHWAY | Live music at the Harvester. $20. 9 p.m.

8 SOLDIERS AND SAILORS AT WORSHIP | A field chapel service at the National D-Day Memorial, Bedford. 11 a.m. dday.org THE ROCKAFELLERS DUO | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

12 SWEET TEAZ | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m. TIM MARTIN | Live music at Sunken City Tavern. 6:30-9:30 p.m. FAT TUESDAY BAND | Live music at Jake’s Place. 7-10 p.m. DELTA RAE | Live music at the Harvester. $20. 8 p.m.

13 STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m.

KEITH & KOMPANY | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC | At Sunken City Brewery. 5:30-9:30 p.m.

TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA | Musical performance at the National D-Day Memorial, Bedford. 7-10 p.m. dday.org

ROBOTIC JIVE | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.

DIAMONDBACK | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.

DAVID STEWART WILEY & FRIENDS | Classical performance at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta. 7 p.m. $17 for Smith Mountain Arts Council Members, $20 for non-members. (540) 719-0686, mikedegi@aol.com, smithmountainartscouncil.com

STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m.

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DRAGONFLY | June 13-14 | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:3011:30 p.m.

CALYPSO NUTS | Live music at Jake’s Place. 7-10 p.m.

THE SMITHEREENS | Live music at the Harvester. $29. 8 p.m.

WILDLIFE CRUISE | Enjoy lunch aboard the Virginia Dare while an SML State Park interpreter discusses wildlife that call Smith Mountain Lake home. Reservations required. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (540) 297-7100, vadarecruises. com or dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/ smi.shtml

JUNETEENTH | Free celebration featuring living history tours at Booker T. Washington National Monument in Hardy. Music, children’s activities, food and ice cream for sale. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (540) 721-2094. nps.gov/bowa

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PAINTING DEMO | Arlene Daniel, 1-3 p.m. at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com MINIATURE DISPLAY | 11th Annual WW II in Miniature display and flag event at the National D-Day Memorial, Bedford. More than 100 models on display, special activities for children. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (540) 587-3617, dday.org

BOW BENDERS | Live music at the Harvester. $10. 7:30 p.m.

19 SWEET TEAZ | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m.

ALMA HESSON | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

JAZZ DINNER | Live jazz at The Blackwater Cafe. 6-9 p.m.

SUNSET SATURDAY | Live music, family activities and wine tasting at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery, Moneta. 7-10 p.m. (540) 296-1393, smlwine.com

STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Sunken City Tavern. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

OUT OF SPITE | Live music at Jake’s Place. 7-10 p.m. EDDIE FROM OHIO | Live music at the Harvester. $25. 8 p.m.

15 THE RENEE RUTH DUO | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

THE ENTERTAINERS | Live music at the Harvester. $10. 7 p.m.

20 STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m. LIVE MUSIC | At Sunken City Brewery. 5:30-9:30 p.m. OUT OF SPITE | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.

PAINTING DEMO | Bob Rankin, 1-3 p.m. at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com THE STEVE FREEMAN DUO | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m. SEVEN MILE FORD | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.

22 RICK RIZZI | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m. CULTURAL REFLECTIONS | Smith Mountain Arts Council will present “Artistic Revolts, The Industrial Revolution’s Impact on the Arts and Crafts Movement” at the Bower Center for the Arts, Bedford. 3 p.m. Free. (540) 586-4235, bowercenter.org, smithmountainartscouncil.com

25 SWEET TEAZ | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m.

26 BEN TROUT | Live music at Sunken City Tavern. 6:30-9:30 p.m. RESTLESS HEART | Live music at the Harvester. $25. 8 p.m.

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27 JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW | June 27-29 | Gary Dulac, 1-3 p.m. at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 7211596, thelittlegallerysml.com STEVE GUIDUS | Live music at Waller’s. 5-9 p.m. LIVE MUSIC | At Sunken City Brewery. 5:30-9:30 p.m. FUZZY LOGIC | June 27-28 | Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. CHRIS SMITHER | Live music at the Harvester. $20. 8 p.m.

28 JEWELRY SHOW | The work of AMR at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com PAINTING DEMO | Connie Logan, 1-3 p.m. at The Little Gallery, Bridgewater Plaza. (540) 721.1596, thelittlegallerysml.com LEW TAYLOR | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m. SUNSET SATURDAY | Live music, family activities and wine tasting at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery, Moneta. 7-10 p.m. (540) 296-1393, smlwine.com

29 KEITH & KOMPANY | Live music at Waller’s. 3-7 p.m.

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FIREWORKS CRUISE | View the SML fireworks celebration at Parkway Marina aboard the Virginia Dare and enjoy a barbeque dinner. 8-11 p.m. Reservations required. (540) 297-7100, vadarecruises.com

JUlY 5 MONETA FIRE-WORX FEST | Independence celebration with live music by The Worx, food, adult beverage garden, kids’ activities and fireworks at Downtown Moneta. Music runs 6 to 10 p.m. followed by fireworks. Admission is $5 per person with children 10 and under free. Proceeds benefit Moneta Volunteer Fire Department. downtownmoneta.com

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The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce released its 2014 Newcomer and Visitor Guide, produced by Laker Media, at Business After Hours on April 17 at Mango's Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. Photos by Andie Gibson. 1. Nancy Ellett (SeaTow) and Lori Dillon (SML Powerboating Association) 2. Donna and Lonnie Bryant (Kroger) 3. Genie Rust (left) and Cathie Daniel (right) with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate; Pam Custis (middle) with Norfolk Southern 4. Ashley Hodges (Premier Appraisals) and Corinna Christian (Spa La La Blue) 5. Ed Waters (Bridgewater Plaza) and Tim Gardner (Inspecx)

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WINTERFEST The Smith Mountain Lake YMCA hosted its first WinterFest on March 8. The event included a 10-mile race, a 5K run/walk and party with mechanical surfboard, mimosas, Sunken City beer and food by Bruno's GastroTruck. Photos by Andie Gibson. 1. Karen and Charlie Cromwell, Jeff and Heather Phillips 2. Trey Frasier 3. Brian Cromwell and Evan Hahn 4. Jeff Harrington and Brie Jackson 5. Lauren Acker, Jill Prillaman, Anna Prillaman 6. Pete and Rosie Rozich

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SPAY-GHETTI FUNDRAISER Food and funds for animals were on the menu at Spay-ghetti, which took place April 6 at Casa Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amici Restaurant in Downtown Moneta. Proceeds will be used to provide low-cost spay and neuter services and will be split among the Bedford Humane Society, Barn Cat Buddies and All-American Mutt Rescue, sponsoring organizations. More than 100 people turned out for three seatings. Photos by Charlie Walker. 1. Volunteers staff the check-in table. Front row, from left, Sarah McDonald and Susie Pratt. Back row, Rick McDonald, Michelle Behrns and Pat Greier.

2. Sandy Cranston, longtime supporter of the Bedford Humane Society, poses with Mrs. Cat and Mr. Dog. 3. Jim Ottinger, Barbara Ottinger, Kristen Williby and Bridgett Davis enjoy dinner. 4. Paul Greier provides musical entertainment.

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ne of the newest members on the Smith Mountain Lake writing scene, Kimberly “Kimba” Dalferes has a style that has been compared to that of the late, great Erma Bombeck. Dalferes’ first published work, “I Was in Love With a Short Man Once,” is a collection of personal short stories from a self-described crazy, Southern, Irish gal. “I started writing the book thinking it would be mostly about family and my son, but it evolved into also being a missive for my gal pals – the women who stick by you all your life,” said Dalferes. “There are few things in life that cannot be resolved through a

good pedicure, a shot of tequila, some chocolate, and a good laugh with your gal pals (not necessarily in that order).” In the book, Dalferes reflects on growing up as a child of limited means in south Florida; crazy college antics; balancing work as a federal official with the joys of single motherhood; and navigating the amusing challenges of being a second-time-around wife. “The book is an engaging, sweet, and hilarious memoir,” said Sally Roseveare, a fellow member of Lake Writers. “I don’t usually read memoirs, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I laughed long and hard while reading about some of her college escapades,

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JFK and the Unspeakable By James W. Douglass There have been many books written about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, but this one stands head and shoulders above the rest. The research and documentation are superb, and the author’s telling is accessible and well organized. Douglass documents the many associations and communications that lead the reader to the unthinkable: That Kennedy’s assassination was orchestrated by forces within our military-industrial-intelligence complex. As we review the history of the past 50 years, the implications are alarming. — John Ketwig, Bedford

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LeaderShift By Orrin Woodward and Oliver DeMille “LeaderShift” is written as a fiction story of businessturnaround specialist David Mersher who achieves great career success before retiring. He then gets to work identifying the “Five Laws of Decline” that former world powers allowed to erode their economies. America is on track to achieve all five. Most of us realize America today is much different than it was 50 years ago, and may say. “Why don’t they do something?” They are all of us. This book offers nonpartisan, real solutions to America’s gridlock. — Denny Smith, Moneta

What’s the best book you’ve read recently? A classic? Bestseller? Suspense? Biography? Non-fiction? Email the title, author, a brief synopsis and reason you would recommend it to other Lakers to editor@smithmountainlaker.com.

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y dear Grumps used to say, “Fish and relatives begin to smell after three days.” I never fully appreciated this wisdom until I became the owner of a lake house. As new members of the Smith Mountain Lake community, husband Greg and I experienced our first summer at the lake in 2013. I’m not a greenhorn when it comes to maneuvering through “the season.” Being a transplant Floridian, I’m quite familiar with the incursion of the tourists. Extended waits at restaurants, crowded grocery stores and clogged roads are all phenomena I experienced each Thanksgiving through Easter down in sunny FLA. It may not be as dramatic, but there is most definitely a season at Smith Mountain Lake. Unique to the lake is a manifestation I refer to as drop-on-by-itis. Long-lost cousins, college friends you haven’t heard from in 20 years and that couple who sat next to you in Lamaze class miraculously surface. You’ve purchased a lake house? I had no idea. Wouldn’t it be great to get the families together over the summer? Akin to news you won the lottery or are the sole beneficiary of late Uncle Henry’s estate, lake house ownership often compels folks to check in and see how you’re doing. Truth be told, I don’t mind so much. I love a full house teeming with family and guests, wet towels and bathing suits hanging over the deck rail and raucous games of gin rummy played each night. However, be forewarned: If you’re not cautious, guests can slip into your routine before you’re aware they’ve put down roots. Be on the lookout for these telltale signs clever houseguests may be planning an extended stay: 1. They’ve begun to receive mail at your house. 2. Their kids are registered to start in the fall at Glade Hill Elementary. 128 May • June 2014 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER

3. They’ve changed the message on your answering machine to: At the tone, please leave your message for Becky and Jesse Williams. Your name is neither Becky, nor Jesse, nor Williams. 4. Your freezer is full of hotdogs and burgers – and you’re a vegetarian. 5. They know the code to the neighbors’ garage and wi-fi. 6. Items that have suddenly appeared in your garage include a boat trailer, several Styrofoam coolers, fishing poles, tackle and a new freezer. Of course, your husband may have bought a bass boat and he’s just afraid to tell you. 7. The furniture has been rearranged – but damned if it doesn’t look better! 8. They’re on a first-name basis with all the staff at Carl’s Place. 9. In the guest closet, where there should be flip flops, is a pair of winter boots. And they’re not your size. If you find your house beginning to take on the dreaded fishy smell of the extended houseguest, fear not, there is a quick remedy: Ask to borrow money. Yep, my wise Grumps taught me that one, too. Kimberly Dalferes is the author of “I Was in Love with a Short Man Once: And Other Tales from a Crazy Southern Irish Gal.” Her humor blog, “The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats,” is online at kimdalferes.com.

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