We close out our third year with enthusiasm, as there seems to be
no shortage of interesting people and places to feature in Discover.
Here’s a fun fact: Did you know that 1/3 of all retail business income
is generated at this time of year? And that 2/3 of all purchases of
electronic items are made during the Christmas season? We are big
believers in shopping locally, and so there’s no better time than now
to support your local merchants. Many of them help to support this
magazine, so please return the favor.
There was an old Christmas song, in which a little boy asks Santa to
bring his Daddy an electric train… in this issue, you’ll learn why.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
EDITOR
Tim Ernandes
SALES
Joan Griffith
Frank Ernandes
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Next Generation Designs
CONTRIBUTORS
Tom Rickard
Charles Alexander
Kate Hofstetter
Bob King
Bob Siren
Alexander Barcelo
DISTRIBUTION
Leah Stone
PHOTOGRAPHY
Sara Palmer
Eric Hill
Dave Duncan
Joan Griffith
From The Publisher
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
OperaRoanokeStrikesAFamiliarChord •“UndergroundRailroad”atSML
Fisherman’sAlmanac • RehabilitatingTheBigHouse • AMovingExperience
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Every year, just before Christmas,
the public is invited to see cities
of model trains that have been
designed and built by people right
here at Smith Mountain Lake!
On The Cover
The
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