Hooray for Spring! As we leave
winter behind, let’s all hope for
another great season here at Smith
Mountain Lake! In this issue, we
take a look back at the man behind
the SMLBA and its Annual Poker
Run, a look forward at tomorrow’s
adults, and a look sideways at the
world.
Those of us who hail from the
northeast may be shocked at the
reality of the devastation that still
exists on parts of Long Island,
courtesy of Hurricane Sandy. We
bring Part One of a first-person
account to you, and a peek into what
lies ahead for us here at the lake this
Spring.
As always, there’s a brain-teaser
puzzle, and some other fun stuff !
Enjoy!
What’s Inside
The TEAM
EDITOR
Tim Ernandes
SALES
Juanita Thomas
Joan Griffith
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Next Generation Designs
CONTRIBUTORS
Tom Rickard
Charles Alexander
Linda Chodkowski
Elizabeth T. Greer
DISTRIBUTION
Eric Hill
PHOTOGRAPHY
Sara Palmer
Eric Hill
Dave Duncan
Joan Griffith
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The Fisherman’s Almanac
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GameFest
14
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Superstorm Sandy
18
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Cry of Christ
20
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Gremmie’s Fun Pages
24
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Captain Easy: Hard Act to Follow
28
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Young Life: Decidely Old School
32
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The Grove of Rocky Mount
36
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SMLCA: A Celebration of Choice
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Bass Transit
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Calendar Pages
FromThe Publisher
We invite your comments and suggestions.
Please send them to:
Discover Smith Mountain Lake
P.O. Box 880
Moneta,VA 24121
Or e-mail them to:
sales@discoversmithmountainlake.com
This charitable event starts on the Friday before the event. Pick up your
Captain’s packet, then an evening of food, fun & music commences! Poker Run
is on Saturday which is followed by an awards dinner & more entertainment.
Participate in 2013 Poker Run & win up to $5,000!
Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run
16
th ANNUAL
K i c k s o f f t h e s u m m e r s e a s o n a t t h e L a k e !
Weekend of May 18th
www.SMLBA.com
To participate or volunteer, contact Poker Run Chair Pam Poss at
540.588.0616
or
wowSML@aol.com
To sponsor, contact Sponsorship Chair Juanita Thomas at
540.597.3932
or
juanitadthomas@gmail.com
To join SMLBA, contact Membership Chair, Bob Davis
276.340.1768
or
bob.davis237@gmail.com
SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION
•
Facilitate boating safety through education and
awareness activities.
•
Protect the freedom and rights of boaters
• 7
cents a gallon fuel discount at participating marinas
Join the SMLBA for only
$15
now!
Or
$50
for 5 years.
JOIN SMLBA
Publisher
Discover Smith Mountain Lake, LLC
540-297-7880
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On The Cover
The TomMaynard Memorial Poker
Run is a popular annual event at Smith
Mountain Lake. Saturday, May 18th,
will mark the Poker Run’s 16th year.
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