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By: Beatrice Iceman I saw the Canada Geese today, Flying in a splendid vee Over the Lake. I couldn’t tell for sure, But I suspect Their raucous honking meant “In 200 feet Make a left Over Burnt Chimney Road.” Beatrice Iceman is a life-long writer, editor, and teacher of writing on both the corporate and university levels. She has enjoyed the beauty, culture, and history of life at Smith Mountain Lake for 20 years.

Last summer, we partnered with four local establishments to create signature drinks and dishes. Far and away, the most popular was “The...

BY: BEATRICE ICEMAN While driving around our area, did you ever think about how places got their names?  Many origins are obvious....