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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 -

12/25/2009 Issue

Real estate transfers - Dec. 25, 2009. - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public record.
Water watchdog - If Stan Smith's service to SMLA makes him a tree hugger, that's OK with him.
Serving Overseas -
Cold dip for a cool trip - Austin Strader has devised some innovative fundraising tactics, including using his parents as plunging billboards, to finance a European experience.
The greatest gift - Organ donors give of themselves so others can live
So many Santas - You'll find them all through the house
Some SML residents buying into new waterline - Those who want to stay with groundwater wells may be required to hook up in the future.
Column: Shorelines - YMCA challenging members to drop those pounds
Center focusing on meeting children's needs - Henry Fork in need of bilingual volunteer to serve Spanish-speaking clients
Column: Past Times - Founder of Martinsville was quite the character

12/18/2009 Issue

Real estate transfers - Dec. 18, 2009 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public record.
Blackwater Yatch group hands out awards - 2010 racing season begins in March.
Column: Just Add Water - Yes, Virginia, magic can happen offline
Column: Shorelines - Women artists draw out creativity in students
Miss SML Pageant crowns two - Directors decide to award a pair of titles during one contest.
Supervisors say Y can wait to install siding - No completion date was set at Board of Supervisors meeting.
Relicensed - Utility didn't expect FERC decision until spring
Virginia Dance Academy will perform 'Grinch' - Show tickets go toward scholarship fund.
Course helps couples get control of finances - Program also touches participants' spiritual lives.
Fresh Seafood Co. Restaurant closes doors - Owner said he sold it to another restaurateur.
Alaska: with all its majesty (and mosquitoes) - Moneta couple brings back warm memories from visit to coldest state.
It takes commitment and cash to run volunteer fire department - For the first time in years, Burnt Chimney fire fighters are looking to the community for support.

12/11/2009 Issue

Real estate transfers - Dec. 11, 2009 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public record.
Reflect a love of the lake with these gifts -
Column: Shorelines - Angel spreads wings over area children
Lake couple donate stained-glass panels to Westlake Library - Donation was part of the Capital Campaign.
Swains say Portside will reopen in spring - Restaurant will make Appalachian Power-mandated changes.
Bedford nonprofit assisting more serious needs - The Bedford Christian Free Clinic has been serving the area since 1992.
Don't forget to put Fido on your gift list - Area shops and groomers can recommend gifts
Lakeside Singers will have new leadership - First practice will be March 2
Celebrating Hanukkah - It's observed every year, but what's known as the Jewish Festival of Lights is not considered a major holiday -- at least not by the adults.

12/4/2009 Issue

Real estate transfers - Dec. 4, 2009 - Laker Weekly publishes real estate transfers from the Smith Mountain Lake area as a matter of public record.
December fishing report - Provided by professional fishing guide Capt. Dale Wilson.
Column: Shorelines - It's a long way from Bedford County to Afghansitan
Hardy Scoutmaster receives award -
Column: Just Add Water - It takes a lot of energy to make the holidays bright.
New fireboats see plenty of action -
Hydrilla spreading slowly, TLAC told -
Here's how to track down trains on the Charity Chug -
Tuition refund will be offered to Master Gardeners -
Santa encouraging children to give to the needy -
Business news -
Where have all the marinas gone? - Development, operation costs and Appalachian regulations all are contributing factors to the declining numbers.
Prize possession - Moneta man treasures what is a labor of love for country and those who served it.
Basket masters - Volunteers at The Agape Center have become expert at packaging gifts for Christmas store.