Discover Smith Mountain Lake
WINTER 2015/16
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are very excited about
this year’s winter issue; we hope that you are enjoying our new
puzzle features!
We are especially proud of our cover story, which is based on a
real-life experience. It reminds us of what we value most in life,
and what we should pass on to future generations.
Take a road trip with your editor, learnmore about tiger bass, and
don’t forget about our regular features on gardening and fishing.
We would also ask that if you enjoy reading our magazine, be sure
to let our advertisers know – without their support, it would not
be in your hands right now!
What’s
inside
EDITOR
Tim Ernandes
SALES
Joan Griffith
Frank Ernandes
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Next Generation Designs
CONTRIBUTORS
Charles Alexander
Kate Hofstetter
Bob King
Bob Siren
DISTRIBUTION
Colleen Ernandes
PHOTOGRAPHY
Eric Hill
Dave Duncan
Joan Griffith
Susan Pratt
Got it Made In The Shade
TheMost Precious Gift: AChristmas Story
Fisherman’s Almanac
Tiger Bass Revisited
Gremmie’s Fun Pages
The Lions Share
Weeder’s Digest
RoadWearier
Calendar of Events
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From The Publisher
We invite your comments and suggestions. Please send them to:
Discover Smith Mountain Lake
40 Village Springs Dr., Suite 25
Hardy, VA 24101
Or e-mail them to:
800-422-8482 | CarilionClinic.org/generations
Carilion Clinic has always been there for your family’s
health, from kids to grandparents. It’s been our honor
to serve the lake community for so many years.
We offer convenient access to three hospitals in nearby
Rocky Mount and Roanoke. As a Level 1 Trauma Center
and the No. 4-ranked hospital in Virginia, Carilion
Roanoke Memorial Hospital provides the area with
24/7 Life-Guard helicopter services and access to
specialists. For urgencies that aren’t emergencies,
access VelocityCare sites in nearby Westlake, Daleville
and Roanoke. Carilion’s long-standing commitment
continues, serving each new generation.
THE RIGHT CHOICE
FOR GENERATIONS
OURLOCATIONS
Bedford:
Family Medicine -
540-586-4723
Hardy/Westlake:
Cardiology - 540-982-8204
Family and Internal
Medicine - 540-721-2689
Home Care - 540-719-3140
Imaging - 540-489-6440
Orthopaedics - 540-725-1226
Sleep Center - 540-224-6954
VelocityCare - 540-719-1815
Daleville/Botetourt:
Allergy and Immunology -
540-591-9447
Carilion Wellness -
540-992-2993
Family Medicine -
540-992-4100
Imaging - 540-966-0451
Obstetrics and Gynecology -
540-966-0460
Pediatric Medicine -
540-992-1251
VelocityCare - 540-591-9440
Troutville:
Family Medicine -
540-977-1436
Buchanan:
Family Medicine -
540-254-1239
Winter2015/16
ALSO INTHIS ISSUE:
Fisherman’s Almanac • Tiger Bass Revisited • The Lions Share
Weeder’s Digest • Road Wearier
ACHRISTMAS
STORY
Publisher
Discover Smith Mountain Lake, LLC
540-719-7880
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Mountain Lake magazine and cannot be
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A young man has a dream that
sends him on a quest to find his
childhood governess... and the
spirit of Christmas.
On The Cover
The
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