The Franklin News-Post
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| Beach hours set at SML Community Park
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| Fee for using beach and swimming area is $2 per person |
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The beach area at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park will open on weekends, beginning Friday, May 24.
The beach will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends only through June 9.
The cost of using the beach and swimming area is $2 per adult. Children 3 and under are admitted free. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Beach users will need to enter the center gate to receive a wristband for the day from the lifeguard, according to the Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department.
This beach is open only when lifeguards are on duty, and swimming is only permitted in the designated
swimming area.
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Citizens of the Year
For 20 years, the Moneta Ruritan Club has annually recognized a man and woman from the area for their outstanding contribution to the betterment of the community. This year, Jerry and Colleen McNulty were voted by club members to receive the awards for their support of the pantry at Lake Christian Ministries. Above, the couple stands with club President Kirby Richardson, who made the presentations during the club's annual Family Night.
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Poker Run set this weekend
The 16th annual Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run, presented by the Smith Mountain Lake Boating Association, will take place May 17-18.
Registration and a social event will take place Friday at Mango's at Bridgewater Plaza, and the event itself will be Saturday, May 18. The awards banquet will follow at Mariner's Landing.
A new "Fun Run" has been added to this year's event for those participants who arrive early for the festivities that actually start Friday.
Friday morning, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a SMLBA sanctioned Fun Run that will give one lucky winner a guaranteed $500 prize.
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Applause From Maestro
The home of Tom Van Horne in Moneta was the scene of an engaging musicale last Sunday as David Stewart Wiley, conductor of the RSO, performed numerous numbers on the piano, often accompanied by Rachael Hall, 19, on the harp. Above, Maestro Wiley applauds Hall's performance.
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Master Gardener Visits Seniors
Moneta Farm and Home Center's Master Gardener Sue Becker recently visited with the Southside Senior Citizens Association members. Becker revealed many tidbits of information about plant selection, placement, proper soil, fertilizer, containers and drainage. Above, Becker displays her latest artwork assembled during her visit.
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| Plans under way for Memorial Walk |
| Anonymous donation of $10,000 already received |
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The second annual Jim Cameron Memorial Walk, benefiting Lake Christian Ministries in Moneta, will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
Bart Matthies and Bill Daly have been named co-chairs of this year's event. Chris Cameron will again serve as honorary chairman in tribute to her late husband.
Jim Cameron, LCM's executive director from 2003 -- 2010, was known for his tireless efforts managing the operations of the ministry, as well as his passionate dedication to helping those in need.
Last year, 339 participants helped to raise over $27,000 in pledges, an amount organizers are hoping to exceed this year.
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| Jonathan’s midway leader in ‘Friendliest Staff’ competition |
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Jonathan's Restaurant at Westlake is the leader going into the second half of the Friendliest Staff in Franklin County 2013 contest.
But the staff at the Franklin County Circuit Court Clerk's office is a strong second.
Several other restaurants, including Ruth's Place, Franklin Restaurant and the Hub, are also doing well.
The contest, sponsored by the Retail Merchants Association, is a way to have fun as well as raise money for the RMA and Helping Hands.
Residents "vote" for the friendliest staff by placing money in a container at each participating business.
A quarter represents one vote.
At the end of the contest period, votes will be tallied and winner announced.
Proceeds will be split between the RMA and Helping Hands.
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| What's Coming Up on Lake and Land |
| Smith Mountain Lake Community Calendar |
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FRIDAY, MAY 17
A dinner and program to honor women veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces will be presented by Chapter 60 of the Disabled American Veterans at Faith Fellowship Church. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Contact Katrina D'inzillo at 721-3233.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
Planting a community herb garden will be held at the Carilion Clinic in Westlake from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, call the Carilion Clinic at 540-266-6000.
The Smith Mountain Association of University Women will hold its yearly Membership Tea at 10:30 a.m. at Waterfront Club.
Stone Soup Farm, Back2Basics Cooking, Sweeties Market Cafe, Bloomin' Buds, The Dragonfly Farm, Diamond Hill Nursery and All That Glitters will be at the Westlake Farmers' Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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