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BARB NOCERA

J BOHN BISHOP

It's no secret Smith Mountain Lake
is an amazing vacation destination.
But what's it like to live here?
Pretty. Darn. Amazing.
Whether full time or part time, as a
resident here you'll enjoy scenic
beauty, a casual lifestyle and a
warm and diverse community
eager to welcome you home.
" We moved here to enjoy the lake
and the slower pace of life, " says
Lorie Smith, who moved with her
husband and two children from
Waynesboro, Virginia, to the lake
in 2011. " We liked the idea of
being in a rural setting, having
convenient access to Roanoke and
Lynchburg and living on one of the
most beautiful lakes in the
country. I really feel like we have it
all here. "
Smith says she quickly and easily
found ways to get involved in the
community, joining a church and
volunteering for a number of
nonprofits. She served for several
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years as president of the Smith
Mountain Lake Association, a
1,000-plus member organization
that works year-round to protect
the lake's environmental health.
" I did not have to look hard or far
to find all of the nonprofits that
exist and the good works that go
on here, " she says. " If you live at
the lake, probably nine out of 10
people you know are active with a
charitable organization. That made
it easy for me to quickly become
part of the fabric of the community
both personally and
professionally. "
Smith now serves on the Franklin
County Board of Supervisors
where she represents the citizens
of the Gills Creek District on a wide
variety of issues, including real
estate and tourism.
" We've been through precedentsetting times in terms of growth in
this area, " Smith says. " In my role
as a supervisor, I continue to focus
on growing our housing inventory

and promoting this area as a
beautiful, rural locality but with
tons of amenities and things to do
and see. "
Smith Mountain Lake also is
popular as a second-home
getaway destination for urban
dwellers and those looking for real
estate investment opportunities.
After vacationing here regularly for
more than 15 years, Bridget Novoa
purchased a waterfront townhouse
in 2014. She and her family make
the four-hour drive from Northern
Virginia several times per year to
enjoy a wide variety of outdoor
pursuits such as boating and
kayaking.
But the best part, she says, is the
opportunity to escape the hustle
and bustle of city life.
" When we come down it forces us
to shut down and relax, " she says.
" Put the phone away, don't check
email. Just completely unplug and
unwind. "



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