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3/5/2010 Issue

Real estate transfers - March 5, 2010 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public interest.
Lucky for dogs and community, Marlene Truesdell can’t say no - She has been volunteering with service dogs for 14 years.
Zoning in - Planning Department will write ordinances for specific areas of Franklin County
TLAC tentatively approves work plan - Tasks are changing becuase Appalachian's new license takes effect April 1.
Bedford County zoning ordinances under review - It's the first update since 1998.
Library fundraiser - Sharyn McCrumb gives talk, signs books.
Revamped Poker Run beginning to fill up -
SML Business roundup - March 5, 2010 - Downtown Moneta steadily sees new tenants.
Column: Shorelines - Professional will help do away with disarray
March fishing report - Provided by professional fishing guide Capt. Dale Wilson

2/26/2010 Issue

Real estate transfers - Feb. 26, 2010 - The Lake publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public interest.
SMAC's Fine Arts Scholarship deadline approaching -
Navigating the Roanoke Boat & RV Show - Organizers and exhibitors say they're confident the annual event will make it through choppy waters and buck the trend of sinking boat shows.
Smooth operations - Managing the logistics of the show are key to ensuring success.
The sound of Solrevolt - Listen to audio tracks and see the band
Column: Shorelines - Sedalia Center showcases variety of entertainment
Nominations sought for Citizens of Year -
Sharing affection - Part-time laker lets it be known how he feels about 25 years of marriage.
Column: Just Add Water - Extra work helps keep a young brain from turning to slush
Letter to the editor - Thanks for the story about SML chef.
Sharyn McCrumb on her latest stories from the South - The best-selling author will speak about her two new novels at a fundraiser for Westlake Library's capital campaign. She will be joined by Adam Edwards, race car driver and co-author of one of them.
Lake Writers sponsoring student writing contest -
Library donors recognized -
Jailhouse rock, blues and jazz - Solrevolt, featuring four cops and a commonwealth's attorney, is set to release its first CD.
Column: Past Times - Colonists got the news in The Virginia Gazette
Patmos to host World Day of Prayer service -

2/19/2010 Issue

Real estate transfers - Feb. 19, 2010 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public interest.
What's up, dock? - Trends include new technology and materials designed to make your leisure more convenient and comfortable.
Column: Recreation - The new old boats: As 1960s-era boats come of age, restoration is becoming more affordable for collectors such as Robert Pennoyer of Wirtz.
FERC extends own deadline on rehearing decision - "If they go back and they read through the record, I'm afraid we're going to get the same answers we got before." Russ Johnson - TCRC chairman
Sled wreck -
Passage of children's life preserver bill unlikely -
Chili fundraiser was hot ticket, so it's coming back -
Column: Shorelines - Dumpster is no place for unwanted animals
Travel Tales: The great American road trip - Huddleston couple's second cross-country trip in a camper van.

2/12/2010 Issue

Real estate transfers - Feb. 12, 2010 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public record.
Healthy & hungry - Local chef brings vast experience and a love of cooking back to the table.
Former Salem sweethearts, now lakers, mark 50th anniversary -
Weather plays havoc with schools' schedules -
Cleanup of collapsed roof continues at marina -
Drowning in debris - 'It's like somebody threw their garbage bags down into the lake.'
SML business roundup - Feb. 12, 2010 -
Master Gardeners on call to offer advice, answer questions -
'I do': Number 2 - Couples find marriage vows renewals strengthen bonds and let children witness their parents' recommitment to each other.
Column: Just Add Water - Snow fails to shut down at least one local town
Column: Shorelines - Antiques store owner deals through mist, but not snow

2/5/2010 Issue

Realtors looking for sales trend to continue -
SML's Helmandollar is the new Miss Virginia -
SML Lions honor Willard for golf tournament contributions -
In it for the long haul - The market seems to have weeded out those who jumped on the bandwagon in the glory days.
Ball to benefit American Heart Association -
Chamber executives grab chance to promote SML - Trio holds impromptu meeting with governor during Richmond visit.
SML Business Roundup - Feb. 5, 2010 -
Realtor earns new designation -
Crazy Horse Marina for sale - Listing for $8.5 million includes 45-acre property.
Column: Shorelines - CSA growers looking to supply SML with fresh products
Magnanimity in Margaritaville - These Jimmy Buffet fans, aka Parrot Heads, serve as much as they get served.

1/29/2010 Issue

Real estate transfers - Jan. 29, 2010 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers in the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public record.
Haitian orphans will not be coming to SML -
Column: Shorelines - Designer makes sure lakers have 'it'
Angel face - Bedford's 11-year-old mini model walks and talks her way onto the national stage.
Mired and Muddled - Confusion surrounds some boating-safety legislation, which often gets bogged down in the process.
Other boat-related legislation introduced -
February will be busy at BTW Monument -
SML Chamber honors local businesses -
Chamber seeking support for SML license plate -
Column: Just Add Water - Getting to know you from across the gym
Column: Past Times - Evolution of spiritual life in early Virginia. The Old Chapel at Snow Creek is the oldest continuously operating house of worship in Franklin County.

1/22/2010 Issue

Roving volunteers visit horse rescue in Hardy - Trip was part of a service project to visit 50 nonprofits in 50 states.
Real estate transfers - Jan. 22, 2010 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a public service.
Column: Recreation - How to have a blast on your dock
Magazine features some of SML's old boats - Classic Boating plans to feature another SML boat later this year.
Art and crafts - Sail & Power Squadron volunteer/teacher makes a safe SML his mission.
Column: Shorelines - Beckner's are not your average bears
Writing it all down - At 87, Jack Sutherland, whose family once owned the gap in Smith Mountain, is recording his own history.
Moonshine movie in the works - Film will be based on a fictionalized history of Franklin County brewers.
Horror in Haiti hits home - Suffering children are on the minds of Resurrection parishoners, who hold a special bond with a Haitian orphanage.
Scheduled side trip spares lake resident - Melissa Hughes left Port-au-Prince shortly before the earthquake.
Lake-area business roundup - January 22, 2010 - Recent openings, closings and changes at SML businesses.

1/15/2010 Issue

Real estate transfers - Jan. 15, 2010 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public record.
Building for the future - Automatic, systematic and dynamic: 'Everything is at your fingertips' at Doug and Polly Fikse's home in The Water's Edge -- everything except grandchildren.
Prizes awarded in Bald Knob Artists show - More than 50 lake-area artisits’ works are on display at the Westlake Library.
5 Franklin schools among those honored -
Academy performs 'Grinch', plans 'Cinderella' - Proceeds of performances go toward scholarship fund.
Bethlehem to offer introductory course on Christianity -
Seasons photo contest winners announced -
Driven to succeed - After only six months in business, Westlake Automotive captures two Best Of awards.
Moneta Lions support local music scholarship -
Column: Just Add Water - Lessons learned while rocking in the new year
Column: Shorelines - Women share old tobacco barns bond

1/8/2010 Issue

Polar participants get chills and thrills -
Real estate transfers - Jan. 8, 2010 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public record.
Column: Shorelines - Running for his life changed it
January fishing report - Provided by professional fishing guide Capt. Dale Wilson
SML's community of writers is flourishing - Several scribes had work published in 2009.
Moneta student adds to trip fund -
TLAC plans cooperative debris-removal project -
Shopping center shooting appears to be suicide -
Whatever Happened to ... - Following are some of the newsmakers and events featured in 2009.
Cafe owner expands menu at Mariners Landing golf course -
Snow photos - Our readers captured the BIG snow, in all its glory, that blanketed Smith Mountain Lake in mid-December. Look for more snow photos in the Jan. 15 edition of Laker Weekly.

1/1/2010 Issue

Realty transfers - Jan. 1, 2010 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public record.
Rumpelstiltskin revisited - Local author Becky Mushko gives a local twist to well-known fairy tale.
Giving stroke victims a voice -
Feeling good about boxing up the holidays -
Become our fan - Look for Laker Weekly on Facebook
Identity of gunshot victim not released -
Trinity to offer series of classes on death -
Looking for GOLD in SILVER - Couple says they hope summer success carries over at their retro restaurant and drive-in movie theater.
Top ten covers of 2009 - Chosen by the staff of Laker Weekly
Grant awarded to SML Good Neighbors - Readin goes right here.
SML volunteers assist Red Cross -