February Lake Magazine

A Reflection of Life on Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake

February 2013

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The big half century mark for Lake Gaston will be celebrated in a weeks-long string of activities.

The Lake Gaston 50th Birthday Party Splash is an umbrella under which many events will take

place spanning six weeks in May and June.The weekend events will

build up to the 50th birth-day celebration on and around the anniversary

date, June 20. The first Splash

event is the annual Fly-In at 0sHalifax-Northampton Region-al Airport May 11.

Other Splash highlights scheduled include an anniversa-

ry commemoration June 20 and a clos-

ing ceremony June 23. A series of events in between will be hosted by

area businesses and non-profit organizations, all us-ing the official logo and featuring the number 50 as the overriding theme.

There is a proposed beach music festival, kids fish-ing tournament, lake photo contest, 50-cake birthday party, long distance run, triathlon, geocaching event, golf tournament, bike and motorcycle rides, canoe-ing, kayaking and paddle boarding outings, and his-torical and architectural displays, etc., in addition to potluck dinners, pancake breakfasts, fish frys and Brunswick stews.

To be part of the Lake Gaston 50th Birthday Cel-ebration, you can send your Splash event details to O’Sail and get more information by sending an email to the Splash committee at [email protected].

Volunteers are needed, too.


Feb. 6U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers ChorusA patriotic evening with sounds from the U.S. Army Field Band & Sol-diers’ Chorus will be held at The Roy-al Palace Theatre, 500 Carolina Cross-roads Parkway in Roanoke Rapids. For showtimes, tickets and more in-formation, call 252-536-5577 or visit www.royalpalacetheatre.com.

Feb. 6Lake Gaston Striper Club Lake Gaston Striper Club will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Lake Gaston Lions Club, 139 Stanley Road in Henrico. Guest speaker will be Ma-rine Biologist Kirk Rundle, of N.C. Wildlife, who will talk about stocking stripers, annual fish surveys and more. Members, guests and newcomers are welcome.

Feb. 13 Refrigerant certification class at Lake GastonHalifax Community College’s Con-tinuing Education Department will offer a refrigerant certification class from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednes-days, starting Feb. 13 through March 13 at the Lake Gaston Community Center, 564 N.C. 46 Highway in Gaston. The cost is $65. Pre-register at www.halifaxcc.edu, click on Continuing Education, click

registration, print the registration form, complete it and fax it to 252-536-2241 or stop by HCC’s Continuing Education Office, 400 building.

Feb. 19 Lake Gaston Ladies ClubThe Lake Gaston Ladies Club will meet at 139 Stanley Road in Henrico. Social time is 10 a.m., and the meeting is at 11 a.m. Anyone living in a lake subdivision who wants to be a mem-ber, call at 252-308-6969.

Feb. 21Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?The annual fundraiser for The Orga-nization to Support the Arts, Infra-structure and Learning on Lake Gas-ton, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? will be held at the Lake Gaston Lion’s Den, 139 Stanley Road in Henrico. All proceeds will be granted to other non-profit groups. More at www.osail.org.

Feb. 23Women’s conferenceThe Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Women’s Con-ference will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

at The Centre on the campus of Halifax Community College, 200 College Drive in Weldon. There will be speakers, displays, demonstrations and exhibits. For more information, call 252-537-3513.

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registration, print the registration form, complete it and fax it to 252-536-2241 or stop by HCC’s Continuing Education Office, 400 building.

Feb. 19 Lake Gaston Ladies ClubThe Lake Gaston Ladies Club will meet at 139 Stanley Road in Henrico. Social time is 10 a.m., and the meeting is at 11 a.m. Anyone living in a lake subdivision who wants to be a mem-ber, call at 252-308-6969.

Feb. 21Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?The annual fundraiser for The Orga-nization to Support the Arts, Infra-structure and Learning on Lake Gas-ton, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? will be held at the Lake Gaston Lion’s Den, 139 Stanley Road in Henrico. All proceeds will be granted to other non-profit groups. More at www.osail.org.

Feb. 23Women’s conferenceThe Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Women’s Con-ference will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

at The Centre on the campus of Halifax Community College, 200 College Drive in Weldon. There will be speakers, displays, demonstrations and exhibits. For more information, call 252-537-3513. Cold weather doesn’t have to mean the

end of fishing adventures on Lake Gaston.

Veteran anglers on the lake, like Bill Wat-son, a resident on Big Stonehouse Creek, know when the weather chills and the sum-mer residents depart, the lake can still yield a bountiful harvest for the patient fisherman.

“If you can tolerate the cold, you can catch a lot of fish out here,” Watson said. “I come out here sometimes three or four times a week. I just wear layers.”

Watson, a white perch and white crappie enthusiast, said the cold weather does not mean fewer fish, it only means more patience. Stating in January, he was able to pull 20 to 30 fish out of the water each time he heads out to seek them.

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Com-mission District Three Biologist Kirk Rundle also said patience is the key to winter angling.

“Be patient, try different combinations of lure styles and colors,” Rundle said. “Deeper water is the key this time of year.”

Rundle said depth finders are a good tool for those seeking fish. Rely on the fact most fish will be feeding less and be less active, so once you find them, there could be a high concentration of them.

The biggest exception to this rule, Rundle said, is also one of the most popular sport fish in Lake Gaston, the striped bass.

“They are a cold water fish,” Rundle said. “They’re preparing to spawn in winter and they’re going to be feeding aggressively. This time of year they’re looking for bait fish, so if you find the bait fish, you’ll find the stripers.”

Rundle recommends Jimmie’s Creek, Pea Hill Creek, Lizard Creek, Songbird Creek, Big Stonehouse Creek and Hubquarter Creek for stripers, adding stripers would also be running through the main lake toward Kerr Lake Dam in unsuccessful efforts to spawn.

As for largemouth bass, Rundle advised they will be in deep water, as will crappie and white perch, around 20 to 30 feet down.

Rundle’s recommendations have thus far matched Watson’s success.

“Normally I do find them in deeper water,” Watson said. “This time of year you have to fish the main lake for crappie and white perch. I use a depth finder, I don’t think I could find them just by luck.”

Watson, who grew up fishing creeks in West Virginia, said the white perch and crappie are the best eating fish in Lake Gaston. The quiet winters, where very few boats are on the lake, offer a good chance to relax and just go after the fish.

“I’ll be out here for most of a morning and maybe into an afternoon, and I’ll see one boat,” Watson said.

“It can be very quiet.”

Cold weather fishing on Lake GastonSTORY BY ROGER BELL | PHOTOGRAPHS BY TODD WATSON

Lake Gaston resident Bill Watson throws several lines in while fishing.

Local resident Bill Watson had a good day fishing on Lake Gaston.


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If you know what the most common invest-ment mistakes are at

different stages of life, you stand a better chance of de-touring costly errors.

When you’re young …Mistake: Investing too

conservatively or not at all. Putting away even a small amount each month can prove helpful. Also, don’t make the mistake of invest-ing primarily in short-term vehicles that may preserve your principal but offer little in the way of growth potential. Position your portfolio for growth.

Stock prices will always fluctuate, but you potentially have decades to overcome these short-term declines. Since this money is for retirement, your focus should be on the long term.

When you’re in mid-career …Mistake: Putting insufficient funds into your retirement accounts. At

this stage, your earning power has likely increased. You may now be able to “max out” on your IRA and still boost contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as your 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b). These retirement accounts offer tax advantages. Put more mon-ey into these retirement accounts every time your salary goes up.

When you’re nearing retirement …Mistake: Not having balance in your investment portfolio. Some

people may go to extremes, investing too aggressively or too conserva-tively, both are risky. As you near retirement, seek balance. This could mean shifting some of your investment dollars into fixed-income vehi-cles to provide for your current income needs, while still owning stocks that provide the growth potential to help keep up with inflation in your retirement years.

When you’ve just retired …Mistake: Failing to determine an appropriate withdrawal rate. Upon

retirement, you will need to carefully manage the money you’ve accu-mulated in your IRA, 401(k) and other investments. Your chief concern is outliving your money, so you’ll need to determine how much you can withdraw each year. Take into account your current age, your projected longevity, the amount of money you’ve saved and the estimated rate of return from your investments. This type of calculation is complex, so you may want to consult with a financial professional.

Bonnie Caudle is a financial advisor for Edward Jones, 195 Old Farm Road in Roanoke Rapids. She is a board member of the Halifax Hori-zons Economic Development Committee, Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, Halifax United Methodist Church Board of Trustees, and volunteers in economic and social arenas, including the Grassroots Task Force.

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Here is a look at some of the top emerging trends spotted for 2013.

COLORIntense colors are still very prevalent but will give

way to softer pastel shades later in 2013. Don’t be afraid to incorporate bright colors in interiors based on your style and preferences. Color is the spice of life for a room so feel free to use it.

Brights add sparkle and energy to a space. Softer pastels pair well with the current grey neutrals.

Although Pantone has announced the Color of the Year for 2013 is Emerald Green, the major player at recent markets has been Cobalt Blue. This is a clear blue without hints of green such as Benjamin Moore 2066-20 Evening Blue.

PATTERNGeometrics and chevrons are a big emerging look in table linens, pil-

lows, bedding, accents and wall covering. Think about these new geomet-rics as updated stripes. Use these patterns as accents to create a fresh look.

GLITZ AND GLAMBrushed nickel and steel metal finishes are giving way to the increased

use of yellow metals-hammered, polished or antiqued. Test the waters with these new finishes and mix a lot of multicolored metals in a space. Mirrors, picture frames, lamp finials and small decorative accessories are

a great way to introduce the golden finishes.WOODWood finishes have been getting lighter the past few

years. This year we will see more pale woods, washed finishes and reclaimed woods. Kitchen cabinetry will be lighter.

Light paint finishes washed in grey and blond finish-es will dominate. To incorporate a little of this trend, consider an accent table of reclaimed wood or a bam-boo accessory.

How will you use some or all of these new trends? I believe the home interiors industry is ever chang-ing to give the consumer more options for a new look.

We need to use discretion in following trends that seem to move faster each year. Start by sampling small elements of a “trendy” design concept to help

mix up your space. Jump on board with more of the new look if you are really in love with

it and want to live with it for several years.Your home, your space should reflect you regardless of the trends!Mary Sherwood is owner/designer at Mary Sherwood Lake Living, 326

Lizard Creek Road in Littleton. She has been practicing interior design for more than 25 years. Mary is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and nationally certified.


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ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Howard Fields

Legally blind, making art of what he sees

Howard Fiels looks through several of his original paintings.


It was two pencil drawings of his late father and late fa-ther-in-law that led to Howard Fields becoming a painter.

“I always liked to draw as a young boy with pencils,” said Fields, of Roanoke Rapids.

But it wasn’t until 1985, when his father Charles Fields and his father-in-law Paul Hand died, that he really returned to art.

He drew a pencil drawing of both of their faces.Fields said his wife, Gail, encouraged him to try painting

and bought him a set of oil paints.“I took it up,” he said.His wife thinks her husband does really well, especially

since he is legally blind.“When he started,

you could tell he was a beginner, but the more he paints, the better he has be-come,” she said.

She is happy he has found something he enjoys doing.

Years later, he con-tinues to paint in the upstairs den area of their home, which features his love of the University of Alabama.

Throughout the area, there are several of his paintings framed and hung. They range from various birds such as geese and cranes, to mountain and beach scenes.

Originally from Birmingham, Ala., the couple came to Roanoke Rapids in 1974 when he started work at the paper mill. He retired in 1999.

“I use painting as a hobby and do most of the paintings in

the winter time,” he said.During warmer times, Fields can be found outside doing

work or playing golf.But when it is too cold, he will put up his easel and do a

little painting.His inspiration comes from his travels, magazines and

books, which he uses as a basis for his artwork.For instance, he has a painting of a country road. The in-

spiration came from a trip several years ago when he vis-ited Franklin, Va., to see his daughter-in-law’s family. In the painting, there is a country road leading to a home.

“It reminds me of the place,” said Fields, who has the painting hanging in his living room.

Normally, it takes him four to five days to complete a paint-ing.

“When I get in-volved in it, I get lost in what I do,” Fields said.

“It gives me some relaxation.”

One of his favorite paintings is one of three geese. He likes it because of the amount of detail.

Many of his paintings are given to his children, family and friends. He keeps the original canvas and makes copies for them.

Fields has sold several at the Lake Gaston Adventurers Craft Fair.

“I don’t consider myself an artist, it is just something I do,” he said.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Howard Fields

Legally blind, making art of what he sees

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS BY JACQUELINE HOUGH

“I don’t consider myself an artist, it is just something I do.”

Left: For Howard Fields painting is a hobby with his inspiration coming from his travels, magazines and books.

Top: Fields had his painting of a boathouse in his collection.

Middle: This cabin was inspired by Fields’ visit with his brothers and sisters in the mountains.

Bottom: This is one of Field’s favorite paintings. He enjoys painting birds and ducks.


Left: For Howard Fields painting is a hobby with his inspiration coming from his travels, magazines and books.

Top: Fields had his painting of a boathouse in his collection.

Middle: This cabin was inspired by Fields’ visit with his brothers and sisters in the mountains.

Bottom: This is one of Field’s favorite paintings. He enjoys painting birds and ducks.

Lakeland Theatre Company is celebrating a major opportunity that has provided new seating, bathroom fixtures, sound-

proofing and sound-system upgrades at a mini-mal cost to the theater, and they’re calling on all hands to help.

Lakeland Executive Director Gavin Gutters-en said Lakeland planned some renovations for the summer, updating the main bathroom and making small steps to soundproof the main theater area, but, Guttersen explained, an un-expected opportunity has taken those plans over the top.

Through a recent auction of equipment, seats and other items at the soon-to-be closed Galaxy Theatre, on Cary Towne Blvd. in Cary, Lake-land was able to buy all the needed items to ac-complish those renovations and then some.

Public Information Officer Elyse Jordan said the auction was a tremendous opportunity the community theater couldn’t refuse.

“We hit gold,” she said, adding the theater was able to purchase more than 300 larger seats with cup holders, as well as carpet to put on the walls for soundproofing, wall draperies and sconces.

“We even have booster seats for the kids,” Jordan said.

“This (the renovations) was something we planned, then the auction came out of nowhere. We weren’t planning for all this, but we could not pass this up.”

Jordan said current seating at the theater has been given away with much of it going to the Enfield Performing Arts Center.

She said it’s high time to make the changes

necessary to bring Lakeland into the 21st cen-tury.

“Lakeland still resembles a school audito-rium,” Jordan said. “We are trying to make it look like a theater. This is long overdue.”

She also mentioned for the next month or so volunteers are needed to help with the renova-tions.

According to Jordan, Lakeland member Ed Duvall will be heading up the efforts and hopes are that everyone will join.

“If you have any time that you can assist, we could really use your help,” Guttersen said.

He said to be part of these exciting changes, call Jordan at 252-586-3124 ext. 920

“We can use all the help we can source,” Gut-terson said. “Please consider being part of the remodel effort.”

Lakeland celebrates renovation, upgrades thanks to an auction

STORY BY DELLA ROSE | SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPHS

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Reader SubmissionsTammy and Tim Newman, of Richmond, Va., who have a house in Windward Shores in Henrico, shared some family photos of warmer times on Lake Gaston. They enjoy spending weekends all summer long at the lake.

Above left: From left, Madison Newman, Julianna Grubbs, Cole Grubbs and Maddox Newman, all of Richmond;

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Love is in the air, as couples everywhere look for romantic, fun things to do in the Roanoke Valley this Valentine’s Day. The op-tions are plentiful around Lake Gaston. Here are just some of the ways to celebrate your loved one during the heart-shaped holiday.

• Enjoy an uninterrupted evening in a semi-rustic setting in a cozy cabin at Stonehouse Timber Lodge (154 Stonehouse Drive, Littleton; 252-586-3012) with full accommodations. Pontoon boats are available to rent for an afternoon excursion, or take a romantic stroll along the water.

• Nancy Gruenich, of Healing Kneads Therapeu-tic Massage (167 Stanley Road in Henrico; 252-586-7552), said make February a month of romance and treat your loved one to a foot massage. She will be holding a couples foot massage clinic starting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8. The clinic is $20 per couple and includes instruction, a relaxing foot massage with special lotions and a gift to take home.

“You will also learn some tension release points and foot care,” Gruenich said. Healing Kneads, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, also has gift baskets with healthy and pleasurable good-ies for your mate, along with gift certificates for massage, manicures, pedicures, facials, body wraps, polishes and other products and services.

• Lake Gaston Flower Shop (4209 Gasburg Road in Gasburg, Va.; 434-577-9989) owner Terri Patton said she has many flowers ready for Valen-tine’s Day, including but not limited to fresh arrangements and European wrapped flowers. Patton is also offering an assortment of gourmet choco-lates, Lake Shore candles, plush teddy bears, unique balloons, gift baskets

and she delivers all around Lake Gaston.• The Pointe (1865 Eatons Ferry Road in Littleton; 252-586-0466) has

all the components for a romantic dinner for two, or a fun Valentine’s party. General Manager Jim Moye said there will be a menu selection of specials just for Valentine’s Day. Reservations are not required but they are definitely recommended.

• Staff at The Rendezvous restaurant at The Club Resort (300 Lake Resort Drive in Gasburg) will be taking Feb. 14 off but will accommodate couples with prime rib night the day before and after Valen-tine’s Day. The lounge boasts tropical frozen drinks and more. Reservations are required.

• The Lake House (417 Lizard Creek Road in Littleton; 252-586-0662) will feature live entertain-ment with the Overtime Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., starting Feb. 15.

• If you’d like to make sure you’re prepared and armed with a unique gift for Valentine’s Day, Mary

Sherwood, of Mary Sherwood Lake Living (326 Lizard Creek Road in Littleton; 252-586-2437), has gifts including enamel heart-shaped dishes, paired with a cocktail shaker and martini glasses.

• Take more than one day for a Valentine’s Day celebration. There are numerous rental properties available through local real estate agents. In ad-dition, Eaton’s Ferry Motel and Efficiencies (1595 N.C. Highway 903 in Littleton; 252-586-7211) is just seconds away from Eaton’s Ferry Bridge. Also, The Day’s Inn (2850 Highway 903 in Bracey, Va.; 866-539-0036) is right off Interstate 85 and is offering $49.95 rooms through February.

Valentine’s Day ideas around Lake CountrySTORY & PHOTOGRAPHS BY DELLA ROSE

Above: Valentine’s Day gift ideas at Mary Sherwood Lake Living in Littleton.

Left: Fresh flowers and balloon bouquets are just some of the Valentine’s Day options available at Lake Gaston Flower Shop in Gasburg, Va. Pictured is owner and designer Terri Patton.

Right: Eric and Andi Smith enjoy dinner at The Pointe in Littleton.

4 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breastssalt & pepper to taste1 c. olive oil6 T. sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thin12 basil leaves, chopped coarse2 oz. butter6 oz. chardonnayMozzarella cheese, shredded

1. Lightly pound breasts to half inch thickness, season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour then sauté in olive oil on medium heat, approximately four minutes per side until done.

2. Top with mozzarella and remaining ingredients, reduce heat and cover until cheese is melted.

3. Serve on mashed potatoes with a parmesan baked tomato and sautéed spinach.

David H. Watson is chef and owner of david’s Restaurant and Gourmet Catering, 1011 Roanoke Ave. in Roanoke Rapids, since 1999. He is a Carolinas Club Manager of the Year recipient and three-time winner in main course competition at the Virginia Peanut Festival.

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and she delivers all around Lake Gaston.• The Pointe (1865 Eatons Ferry Road in Littleton; 252-586-0466) has

all the components for a romantic dinner for two, or a fun Valentine’s party. General Manager Jim Moye said there will be a menu selection of specials just for Valentine’s Day. Reservations are not required but they are definitely recommended.

• Staff at The Rendezvous restaurant at The Club Resort (300 Lake Resort Drive in Gasburg) will be taking Feb. 14 off but will accommodate couples with prime rib night the day before and after Valen-tine’s Day. The lounge boasts tropical frozen drinks and more. Reservations are required.

• The Lake House (417 Lizard Creek Road in Littleton; 252-586-0662) will feature live entertain-ment with the Overtime Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., starting Feb. 15.

• If you’d like to make sure you’re prepared and armed with a unique gift for Valentine’s Day, Mary

Sherwood, of Mary Sherwood Lake Living (326 Lizard Creek Road in Littleton; 252-586-2437), has gifts including enamel heart-shaped dishes, paired with a cocktail shaker and martini glasses.

• Take more than one day for a Valentine’s Day celebration. There are numerous rental properties available through local real estate agents. In ad-dition, Eaton’s Ferry Motel and Efficiencies (1595 N.C. Highway 903 in Littleton; 252-586-7211) is just seconds away from Eaton’s Ferry Bridge. Also, The Day’s Inn (2850 Highway 903 in Bracey, Va.; 866-539-0036) is right off Interstate 85 and is offering $49.95 rooms through February.

Valentine’s Day ideas around Lake Country

4 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breastssalt & pepper to taste1 c. olive oil6 T. sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thin12 basil leaves, chopped coarse2 oz. butter6 oz. chardonnayMozzarella cheese, shredded

1. Lightly pound breasts to half inch thickness, season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour then sauté in olive oil on medium heat, approximately four minutes per side until done.

2. Top with mozzarella and remaining ingredients, reduce heat and cover until cheese is melted.

3. Serve on mashed potatoes with a parmesan baked tomato and sautéed spinach.

David H. Watson is chef and owner of david’s Restaurant and Gourmet Catering, 1011 Roanoke Ave. in Roanoke Rapids, since 1999. He is a Carolinas Club Manager of the Year recipient and three-time winner in main course competition at the Virginia Peanut Festival.

CHEF’S TABLEBY DAVID H. WATSON

Breast of Chicken Elaine with potatoes, parmesan baked tomato, sautéed spinach

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With Valentine’s Day approaching, you will see stores full of choco-lates of all variety.

While great gifts on their own, how about spicing things up and pairing a great bottle of wine with those chocolates? Here are a few things to consider when choosing a wine to pair with chocolates.

Chocolate will pair nicely with a variety of wines, as long as the flavors match. Looking for a red wine? Big Cabernet Sauvignons and chocolate are perfect together, but let’s think a little outside of the box.

Cabernet wines are full of tannins (are derived from the skins, stems and seeds of the grapes used to pro-duce the wine, and are often described as the compo-nent that dries the mouth out in red wines, they are largely responsible for giving red wines a defined structure) and oak and when paired with chocolate may seem harsh and astringent. Instead try Merlot, which is known for its soft, round tannins, and normally has un-dertones of cocoa and mocha.

If you are looking to pair dark chocolate, try a Zinfandel with fruity aromas and soft tannins.

How about something a little more exotic? In my opinion, the perfect

mate for chocolate is a port wine. Port or late har-vest red wines have some sweetness that will bal-ance well with the sweeter chocolates, and the aro-mas and flavors match perfectly.

A sparkling rosé would add to the romance of Valentine’s Day and is a great wine to pair with chocolate desserts.

Also, if you have never had an orange Muscat wine, I certainly suggest trying it with lighter chocolates as the orange flavors and aromas en-hance the flavors of the chocolate.

Some of these wines are not going to be found at your local grocery store, so try to find a wine shop

that carries all types and styles of wine, and they will be happy to help you find something unique.

Valentine’s Day is a romantic day, so change things up this year and pair your favorite chocolates with a

great bottle of wine! Cheers!

Justin Rose is Head Winemaker at Rosemont of Virginia Vineyards and Winery, 1050 Blackridge Road in La Crosse, Va. He has a chemical engi-neering degree from University of Virginia and studied viticulture and oe-nology at Napa Valley College. Rose’s wines have won numerous awards, including Best in Show at the 2010 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition.

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FROM THE CELLARBY JUSTIN ROSE

One of the newest establishments in Lake Country is making sure Valentine’s Day dinner will be special.

The restaurant is Chef’s Korner, owned by Chef David Rose and his mother Candy, and is located at 2967 Hendricks Mill Road in Ebony, Va., across from Ebony General Store.

Rose earned his culinary degree from Florida Culinary School in Palm Beach, Fla., and most recently catered the Tasting Bar at Rosemont of Virginia Vineyards and Winery in LaCrosse, Va.

The full-service eatery and deli is open noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Rose said there is a full-breakfast menu through noon on Saturdays and Sundays, including bananas foster french toast and sausage and gra-vy biscuits. Lunch and dinner menus include everything from burgers to fried ravioli to beef empanadas.

Chef’s Korner is stocked with numerous beer varieties and wine, in-cluding flavors from Rosemont.

Just in time for Feb. 14, Chef’s Korner will offer Valentine’s Surf & Turf. Rose said reservations are strongly recommended.

For more information or reservations, call 434-636-2526.

New eatery has valentines in mindSTORY & PHOTOGRAPH BY DELLA ROSE

Chef David Rose at Chef’s Korner in Ebony, Va.


New eatery has valentines in mind

building once the home of Bel Air Chevrolet in downtown Rocky Mount now has a new life as an art center.

Open since 2009, the Bel Air Artisans Center gives visitors a chance to see artist studios and a 2,000 square feet gallery.

Owners Hilarie and Ron Vetere created the center to provide opportunities for artists and artisans to create and sell their work in a positive, creative, inclusive en-vironment.

The center has studios and display areas occupied by

painters, fiber artists, furniture makers, potters, wood carvers, jewelers, industrial artists and others.

Pottery, jewelry, woodworking, baskets and fiber art, two-dimensional art — such as paintings, prints, pho-tography and note cards — are showcased.

Ron Vetere said the Bel Air is patterned after the Tor-pedo Factory in Alexandria, Va. He and his wife are not artists but wanted to do something to help bring people downtown.

The Bel Air is a work in progress because it is a work-ing studio. Currently, there are 14 working studios with

daytripper ... Bel Air Artisans Center

See artists doing their craft

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS BY JACQUELINE HOUGH

Jeweler designer Lois Richardson likes to work with natural stones and vintage materials

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an additional 8,400 square feet on the second floor for the future.Ron Vetere pointed out the Bel Air is an art incubator to en-

courage and nurture local artists and artisans of all ages with low-cost studio space.

He said, “We have quite a few artists who have started their own businesses.”

Ron Vetere feels it is a unique place for a day trip, as the Center offers many mediums and unusual things like duck decoys. He added, if a person visits on Saturday, they could see an artist at work.

It is an opportunity to not only meet the artist, but also find very affordable art that is handmade by a local artist, said Hilarie Vetere.

Jewelry designer/maker Lois Richardson moved into the Cen-ter in July.

“I had heard there was a place artists could come and have their own space to create,” she said. “I met Hilarie and Ron. The energy was good. It’s like being home.”

Artist Otis Chancey has had his studio at the Center for two and half years. He works in color pencil, ink, metallic ink and some glitter.

As a day trip, Chancey views it as a good choice where a per-son can spend whatever time they have viewing the artwork. Once finished, he suggested walking down to The Imperial Cen-tre for the Arts and Sciences — the 135,000 square feet-facility houses an arts center, Children’s Museum & Science Center and community performing arts theater.

“It has been beautifully redone,” he said.And after seeing all of the artwork, Chancey recommended

walking to Central Cafe at 132 South Church St. for a greasy cheeseburger or to Four Seasons Restaurant and Conference Center, 215 North Church St., for lunch.

“Just come down and park at the Bel Air,” he said. “Everything is within walking distance.”

Artist Otis Chancey works in color pencil, ink and metallic ink. Here he shows his Kokopelli artwork.

an additional 8,400 square feet on the second floor for the future.Ron Vetere pointed out the Bel Air is an art incubator to en-

courage and nurture local artists and artisans of all ages with low-cost studio space.

He said, “We have quite a few artists who have started their own businesses.”

Ron Vetere feels it is a unique place for a day trip, as the Center offers many mediums and unusual things like duck decoys. He added, if a person visits on Saturday, they could see an artist at work.

It is an opportunity to not only meet the artist, but also find very affordable art that is handmade by a local artist, said Hilarie Vetere.

Jewelry designer/maker Lois Richardson moved into the Cen-ter in July.

“I had heard there was a place artists could come and have their own space to create,” she said. “I met Hilarie and Ron. The energy was good. It’s like being home.”

Artist Otis Chancey has had his studio at the Center for two and half years. He works in color pencil, ink, metallic ink and some glitter.

As a day trip, Chancey views it as a good choice where a per-son can spend whatever time they have viewing the artwork. Once finished, he suggested walking down to The Imperial Cen-tre for the Arts and Sciences — the 135,000 square feet-facility houses an arts center, Children’s Museum & Science Center and community performing arts theater.

“It has been beautifully redone,” he said.And after seeing all of the artwork, Chancey recommended

walking to Central Cafe at 132 South Church St. for a greasy cheeseburger or to Four Seasons Restaurant and Conference Center, 215 North Church St., for lunch.

“Just come down and park at the Bel Air,” he said. “Everything is within walking distance.”

Martha Lamm works on a painting in her studio at Bel Air Artisans Center.

The Bel Air Artisans Center is located at 115 S. Church Street in Rocky Mount. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. More details, call 252-442-8115.


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Tools needed: Garden rake and gloves Nature has mulched for eons as each years’

leaves have fallen to the ground, decomposing and amending the soil.

The organic matter used to mulch our gardens is just as beneficial in our gardens today. The recom-mended depth of two to four inches helps retain moisture, adds organic matter to the soil, regulates soil temperature and helps snuff out weeds.

I use pine straw, compost and pine bark mini-nuggets to mulch my garden because I think the contrasting textures are more pleasing to the eye. This is a personal preference and you may choose other mulches and still get the desired benefits of mulching.

Mulch applied last spring or even last fall needs sprucing up, and winter is a good time to do this so grab your gloves and a stiff garden rake and get busy fluffing the mulch. What is fluffing mulch and why should you do this?

I’ll address the why first. Mulch becomes compacted and forms a crust that prevents or impedes water absorption. Winter annual weeds (com-

mon chickweed, hen and bit, etc.) start popping up and can take over in no time. By fluffing the mulch, I rid my beds of weeds before they bloom and re-seed a new crop. Fluffing breaks up the crust or matted mulch so water can penetrate and the beds will have the look of fresh mulch without the ex-pense of replacing. You can always add a thin layer if you want to restore the color or you do not have the recommended depth. Either way you will save money by using less mulch.

Now the how — using a garden rake, pull the rake through the mulch, lifting and fluffing until the entire bed is refreshed, being careful not to dis-

turb any emerging bulbs or flower roots.Carol Moseley learned the love of gardening from

her mother and father. Both were avid gardeners, his focus was vegetables and hers were flowers and

shrubs. Carol has been gardening since 1969, and in 1999 completed the Master Gardening Training Course through the N.C. Cooperative Ser-vice. She said she was very fortunate to learn how to grow and use herbs from her dear friend, the late Diane Morris, the Herb Lady.

Task: Fluffing the mulch

PRACTICAL GARDENERBY CAROL MOSELEY


mon chickweed, hen and bit, etc.) start popping up and can take over in no time. By fluffing the mulch, I rid my beds of weeds before they bloom and re-seed a new crop. Fluffing breaks up the crust or matted mulch so water can penetrate and the beds will have the look of fresh mulch without the ex-pense of replacing. You can always add a thin layer if you want to restore the color or you do not have the recommended depth. Either way you will save money by using less mulch.

Now the how — using a garden rake, pull the rake through the mulch, lifting and fluffing until the entire bed is refreshed, being careful not to dis-

turb any emerging bulbs or flower roots.Carol Moseley learned the love of gardening from

her mother and father. Both were avid gardeners, his focus was vegetables and hers were flowers and

shrubs. Carol has been gardening since 1969, and in 1999 completed the Master Gardening Training Course through the N.C. Cooperative Ser-vice. She said she was very fortunate to learn how to grow and use herbs from her dear friend, the late Diane Morris, the Herb Lady.

Task: Fluffing the mulch

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Last March, four readers of The Lake Magazine took on the chal-lenge to change the quality of their lives. The readers — Gene Bat-ton, of Littleton; Crissy Garner, of Roanoke Rapids; Annie Helton,

of Rich Square; and Sharan Rose, of Roanoke Rapids — had varied moti-vations for submitting why they wanted to take part in the program.

Through TLM and three sponsors — Key Fitness, Weight Watchers and New Day Fitness — the participants continue their journeys through March.

This month we check in with Gene and Crissy as they overcome the holidays and take on new challenges.

Gene BattonGene made it through the holidays, but his food intake wasn’t the same.“I splurged some, but not like I used to do,” he said. Even so, Gene said

he had a game plan.“If I go overboard eating, then the next two or three workouts I work

harder,” he said. “Now it takes less to take off the extra eating.”

Tammy Crowley-Deloatch, owner and trainer at New Day Fitness, has seen Gene morph into healthy habits since he started in April.

She explained Gene has reached an accomplished milestone.“Gene has learned how to bank his calories and his metabolism,” Tam-

my said. “If you eat more than your body can burn, he has learned how to make up for it.”

She emphasized part of it is special attention to the last meal before bedtime.

“The later you eat at night, the later you want to eat the next day,” Tammy said, adding eating late can make it difficult to maintain multiple daily meals. “I’m really proud of Gene — he has mastered his program on his own. That is the goal, as is the lifestyle change.”

Gene uses a tool to track his workouts, heart rate and calories. “I’m a big fan of the Polar watch,” he expressed, adding it was worth the invest-ment.

Gene’s next challenge is vacation, which extra motivation was required to prepare.

“The airline had a maximum weight limit of 250 pounds,” he said. “I was going to have to buy two seats just for myself.”

There was good news as Gene later found out the weight limit changed to a max of 300 pounds.

“It was a relief, but I am still working hard to get below 250 before get-ting on the plane,” he said. Gene has seven pounds to go.

Once on vacation, Gene said he plans to stay active but he may not have a gym.

“If you don’t have a gym, a Tabata workout helps keep your metabolism cranked,” Tammy said. She explained Tabata is cardio done in 20-second increments with a 10-second rest period before the next rep begins with a total of eight rounds. The Tabata activity she suggested for Gene in-volved beginning in a standing position, bending to touch a ball set on the ground, then with a burst of energy jumping back up to a standing posi-tion — this is repeated during the 20 seconds.

In addition to Tabata, Gene plans to swim, walk, hike, snorkel and bike. “I will drink protein shakes and eat fish to make sure I get enough pro-

tein in my diet,” he said.Ultimately, Gene feels like he has met the original goal of the program,

“improving my quality of life.” He explained the program made him aware of what he was eating and what he was doing, or lack there of at least in the beginning.

Crissy GarnerCrissy continues to juggle her usual routine of work and school.“Class requires a lot of reading, writing papers, PowerPoint presenta-

tions and is fast paced with deadlines, plus I have my part-time job,” she said. “Class has stressed me out this semester, it’s more intense as it is coming to an end.”

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS BY KRIS SMITH

Overcoming same, new challenges at home, away

THE LAKE MAGAZINE Better Quality of Life Program

Gene Batton and Tammy Crowley-Deloatch

Yet over the holidays, road trips were new to her agenda. The driv-ing was important to Crissy, as it insured her family was together for Christmas.

Crissy’s youngest son, Tyrell Garner, 19, has been on post at Ft. Jack-son in South Carolina. Tyrell was able to get leave to spend time at home for the holidays, which meant Crissy drove to pick him up, then took him back to the Palmetto State. He graduated from boot camp Jan. 24, and then the Army sent him to Oklahoma.

She is also starting to stress a bit about her son Brandon Garner, 23, leaving for boot camp at Ft. Benning, Ga., March 2.

With the travel added into her already hefty schedule, Crissy has had even more difficulty fitting in visits to Key Fitness for her workouts.

Her food intake was a little different, too.“I had coconut pie, I did have some stuffing, some pasta salad ... I

went out to eat, had a glass of wine,” she shared. Even though she splurged, Crissy stuck to her rules: No TV in bed

(when she used to snack), situating her car in the back of the parking lot to walk farther and she was still able to do some walking.

“I stayed away from fried foods, I’m not a big bread eater,” Crissy said. “And, I walked the malls a good bit shopping for the holidays.”

Marian Frech, fitness specialist at Key Fitness, who has been training with Crissy, said Crissy has a lot going on day to day.

She suggested some ways to get some exercise during busy times, and specifically for Crissy, were walking and playing with her dog, getting up from her chair to do squats or light weights when taking breaks from homework.

“Sometimes it’s just movement that releases stress, even five to 10 minute segments of exercise you would be better off,” Marian said.

Even with the holiday splurges and not being able to get to the gym much, Crissy has lost weight.

As for the nutrition part of Crissy’s routine, Marian stated, “She has mastered the eating part of her program, which tends to be the tough part for most people.”

Crissy’s next potential change involves the clock. “I’m more of a morning person ... I will consider changing my workout routine to mornings.”

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3. Collier harley- Davidson 316 Premier Blvd. Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 252-537-6493 www.collierhd.com 4. Daughtridge gas Co. 1728 East 10th St. Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 252-533-0101 5. edward Jones Bonnie Caudle, Financial Advisor 195 Old Farm Road Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 252-537-1728 www.edwardjones.com

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A sunset view from Garnett and Ann Taylor’sfront porch on Jan. 6 in Poplar Creek.

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