Sparta Magazine 2011

SPARTA A LLEGHANY C OUNTY

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2011

COMPLIMENTARY COPY

Featuring: Sparta, Roaring Gap, Piney Creek, Laurel Springs, Glade Valley, Ennice, Independence, VA & neighboring communities

A PUBLICATION OF THE ALLEGHANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.sparta-nc.com

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WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

SPARTA A LLEGHANY C OUNTY

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Explore the rhythm...

Artist Corner.....................................................4 Dining & Catering............................................ 35 Welcome to Sparta, North Carolina............ 5 Catering • Coffee Shops • Delis • Restaurants County Map...................................................... 6 Real Estate and Construction....................... 39 Building Supplies • Cabinetry & Woodworking Exploring........................................................... 9 Construction, General Contractors & Renovations Arts & Heritage Organizations • Artisans’ Studios Electricians & Plumbers • Excavating & Hauling Attractions & Music Venues • Fishing & Trout Guttering •Heating & AC Equipment • Home & Farms • Galleries & Museums •Golf Courses Condo Developments • Manufactured Housing Parks • Recreation • Wineries & Wine Making Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing • Real Estate Supplies Agencies & Auctioneers • Renewable Energy Activities, Festivals & Events...................12, 13 Well Drilling • Windows • Wood Stoves Message Alleghany Board of Commissioners Message Sparta Town Council......................14 Services Directory.......................................... 49 Demographics.................................................14 Accountants, Bookkeeping & Tax Services Mountain Life..................................................15 Advertising, Marketing & Media • Attorneys Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups • Christmas Audio/Video Production • Automotive Parts & Services • Banks & Financial Services • Business Tree Farms • Churches & Ministries • Clubs & Consultation & Counseling Services • Child Care Civic Organizations • Education & Government Industrial & Manufacturing • Service Organizations Cleaning Services & Property Care • Computer & Technology Services • Employment Services Important Numbers.......................................19 Equipment Rental • Event Planning • Farms • Funeral Shopping.......................................................... 21 Homes • Garbage/Waste Disposal • Graphic Design Apparel • Arts & Crafts • Book Sales Heating Oil / Propane • Insurance • Medical, Health Convenience Stores • Electronics & Video & Fitness • Nursing Homes & Residential Care Floor & Wall Coverings • Florists • Fruits & Pest Control • Pet Care • Photography & Framing Vegetables • Furniture & Home Decor • Gifts, Printing •Screen Printing, Embroidery & Quilting Antiques & Collectibles • Groceries & Food Services • Tanning, Massage & Spa Services Markets • Hardware Stores • Jewelry Stores Transportation • Tattoo Services • Utilities Office Supplies & Equipment • Pharmacies Web Development Sporting Goods & Gun Shops • Thrift Stores & Consignment Sales • Wineries & Supplies Mangum Pottery Story ................................ 20 Wood Stoves Come Stay With Us....................................... 27 Cover photography by Blue Ridge Graphics. A special Apartments • Bed and Breakfast Inns thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Percy Edwards for the use of Campgrounds Conference & Retreat Centers their property & for Wanda’s help with the photography.

Motels • Vacation Rental Cabins & Homes

Alleghany Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 58 South Main St. • P.O. Box 1237 • Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5473 800-372-5473 336-372-8251 fax www.sparta-nc.com director@sparta-nc.com

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WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

Artist Corner....

Large Vase on the cover: Robin Mangum - Since 1975 Robin and Bet Mangum created a national following producing pottery and ceramic art in a wide variety of function and form. In early 2009 Bet passed away. Robin is continuing their life's work with his 2 assistants. The studio is a popular destination for avid collectors wanting to visit a working studio in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. It is open for visitors year round. Hours vary, so please call: (336) 372-5291. www.MangumPottery.com Pottery on the cover and article on page 20.

Cups on the cover: Robin and Daniel Cater began working in clay in the mid '90's. By 2000, they became full time potters selling their work mainly at art shows throughout the Southeast. Late 2002, they relocated from the south end of Alleghany County to just north of Sparta where they have established their home and pottery studio. From the start, Robin and Bet Mangum have been incredibly influential to the Caters, providing encouragement, integrity, and most of all, friendship. Daniel handbuilds while Robin mostly wheelthrows. Together they create a body of work that ranges from functional pottery to unique, organic sculptural artworks. Pottery on pages 4, 5, 39.

Phyllis Haile, one of the 5 founding members of Little River Gallery of Sparta, focuses primarily on pottery and oil painting. She has a B.S. in Commerical Art and has studied oil portraiture and interior design. In 2003, Phyllis was awarded a study grant from the Regional Artist Project of Northwest North Carolina and in 2007 won first place at the Blue Ridge Art and Photography Show in Dobson, NC. Phyllis’ work can be seen at the Little River Gallery of Sparta, located at 33A North Main St. Pottery on pages 9 & 27.

Sara Harper and Tina Duffey, co-owners of the Pottery Place in Sparta, are cousins and have been playing in clay for longer than they care to characterize with a number. Both ladies moved back to Alleghany County in the 2000's and, even though both maintained a garage studio, both held a common goal of opening an art gallery. Pottery Place became a reality in the spring of 2009. Sara is the dedicated potter and Tina dabbles with fabric, clay, glass...she has not decided what she wants to be when she grows up.

Tina was awarded a grant from the Regional Artist Project of Northwest North Carolina and used this to study the process of combining pottery with fused/slumped glass. Pottery on pages 15 & 24.

Photo taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway by Karen Bopp

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WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

Welcome To Sparta...

This issue of the SPARTA Magazine celebrates the art of pottery. Pottery is an example of how art is coming into its own in our community. Weaving, quilting, painting, photography, woodcraft, and a revival of traditional music are just some of the other art forms that are on the rise. While not equal to the agricultural and manufacturing economy, individual studios, galleries and artist cooperatives are taking their place in the small business economy and keep alive a tradition of hand craftsmanship. It is a complement to the natural splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the meandering waters of the New River and the pastoral beauty of grazing cattle and Christmas tree fields.

In addition to the visual arts, the area is also home to many musicians that keep traditional mountain music alive. Alleghany County is proud that Sparta Elementary School was the home of the first JAM (Junior Appalachian Musician) program that teaches youngsters traditional music and dance. Maybe we will figure a way to show off that music in a future SPARTA Magazine.

You can enjoy the beauty and handicrafts of Sparta and Alleghany County anytime, but if you plan a visit, check our festivals and events that permit you to get an extra measure of enjoyment.

When you are in town, please stop by the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center. We're on Main Street in the rock building with the green awning across from the Farmers' Hardware parking lot and you are always welcome. Hopefully we can answer your questions and help assure your visit is enjoyable. Regardless of the hour, our lobby is open 24/7 and is packed with area information.

- Bob Bamberg, Director Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 58 South Main Street • P.O. Box 1237 • Sparta, NC 336-372-5473 • Sparta-NC.com • 800-372-5473 336-372-8251 fax www.sparta-nc.com director@sparta-nc.com

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MAP OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY

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MAP OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY

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EXPLORE

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EXPLORE

Exploring...there’s alot to do!

• Arts & Heritage Organizations • Artisans' Studios • Attractions & Music Venues • Fishing & Trout Farms • Galleries & Museums • Golf Courses You'll want to experience the area's musical traditions at an infor- • Parks mal jam of local musicians, barn dance or a local live music venue. • Recreation Spring through fall, the Blue Ridge Music Center showcases the • Wineries/Wine Making Supplies A ride through the Alleghany countryside that surrounds Sparta offers scenic splendor, but there is so much more to see and do.

Artisans carry on mountain craft traditions and their studios offer a chance to experience their creativity. Many of their creations are on display at local galleries and shops featuring original handmade crafts. They are complemented by the recently opened Alleghany Historical Museum that offers a glimpse back to those traditions.

area's musical heritage. The Blue Ridge Parkway helps form the county's western and southern border and offers hiking, camping, historic home sites, scenic vistas, restaurant and lodge.

Stone Mountain State Park, so named for its landmark granite dome, offers climbing opportunities, waterfalls, hiking and riding trails, and camping.

Phyllis Haile - see bio on page 4.

The New River forms the western and northern border of Alleghany County and is popular for canoeing, kayaking and tubing.

Anglers are challenged by its fish and those in the many mountain creeks and streams. New River State Park and local outfitters are available to assist your river adventure.

Several mountain links are available to challenge golfers. And any day is a good time to sample the fruit of the vine at a local winery.

And while you ride, you can enjoy the many barn quilts squares that adorn so many buildings thanks to the Alleghany Quilters Guild.

Don't forget to stop by the Visitors' Center in the rock building with the green awning in downtown Sparta for help with you trip plans.

Arts & Heritage Organizations Alleghany Arts Council P.O. Box 962 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-363-9190 336-372-2578 Alleghany Community Theatre PO Box 206 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8024

www.alleghanycommunitytheatre.com

Alleghany HistoricalGenealogical Society PO Box 817 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3002/4214 www.ahgs.org Alleghany Quilters Guild 655 Rio Vista Lane Independence, VA 24348 PH: 276-773-9554

Artisans' Studios Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1710 www.sparta-nc.com/brwoodcrafters

See our ad on page 10.

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4604 www.caterpots.com See our ad on page 22.

Hollyberries Quilting Studio P O Box 1227 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-363-5252 www.hollyberriesquiltingstudio.com

See our ad on page 16.

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Little River Gallery 33A North Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3007 daisyfieldsps@hotmail.com See our ad on page 24.

Mangum Pottery of Turkey Knob 280 Turkey Hollow Ln Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5291 www.mangumpottery.com See our ad on page 22.

Pottery Place 555 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5540 chduffey@samford.edu See our ad on page 22.

Quilts by Delta 176 Peterson Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5838 www.sparta-nc.com/delta

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EXPLORE Attractions & Music Venues Alleghany Jubilee 27 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4591 www.alleghanyjubilee.com Gem Valley LLC 2489 Little Peak Creek Rd. Jefferson, NC 28640 PH: 336-982-5177 www.GemValleyNC.com

Golf Courses High Meadows Country Club 1288 Country Club Rd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-2622 866-363-4622

River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center 58 Blue Ridge Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2695 mhettleman@live.com See our ad on page 34.

New River Country Club 611 Golf Course Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4869

Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 PH: 336-359-2267 www.rivercampusa.com

www.highmeadowscountryclub.com

www.sparta-nc.com/newrivergolf

Olde Beau Golf Club 729 Olde Beau Blvd.

Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-3333 800-752-1634 www.silverdollarmusicpark.com www.oldebeau.com See our ad on page 10.

Fishing/Trout Farms Parks Rick's Smallmouth Blue Ridge Parkway Adventures PH: (828) 298-0398 1757 Pleasant Home Road www.NPS.gov/blri Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8321 New River State Park www.fishthenew.com 358 US Hwy 221N Access Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Galleries and Museums PH: 336-982-2587 www.ncparks.gov Alleghany Arts & Crafts 36 N. Main St. Stone Mountain Sparta, NC 28675 State Park PH: 336-372-1776 3042 Frank Parkway www.alleghanyartsandcrafts.com Roaring Gap, NC 28668 See our ad on page 10.

PH: 336-957-8185 www.ncparks.gov Blue Ridge Gallery Recreation of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Lane Alleghany Challenge Sparta, NC 28675 Course PH: 336-372-1711 115 Atwood St Suite B www.blueridgefineart.com Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-200-0203 www.AlleghanyChallengeCourse.org Little River Gallery See our ad on page 24.

33A North Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 Alleghany Rifle Association PH: 336-372-3007 daisyfieldsps@hotmail.com P O Box 986 Sparta, NC 28675 See our ad on page 24.

PH: 336-372-5686 www.alleghanyrifleclub.com Studio Redwood Alleghany Wellness Center 10436 US 21 S 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7111 PH: 336-372-2944 www.studioredwood.com Silver Dollar Music Park 214 Glade Valley Church Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 PH: 336-372-6874

www.alleghanywellnesscenter.com

See our ad on page 16.

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Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental 2966 Garvey Bridge Rd Crumpler, NC 28617 PH: 336-982-9439 www.riversidecanoeing.com Triple E Riding Stable Alleghany Trail Blazers 5988 US Hwy 21 South Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-372-2025 www.3estable.com Wineries/Wine Making Supplies Chateau Laurinda Vineyard & Lodge 690 Reeves Ridge Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2562 800-650-3236

www.chateaulaurindavineyards.com

Grapestompers 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-2995 800-233-1505 www.grapestompers.com Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental 2966 Garvey Bridge Rd Crumpler, NC 28617 PH: 336-982-9439 www.riversidecanoeing.com Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-2995 800-233-1505

www.thistlemeadowwinery.com

See our ad on page 10.

EVENTS

What’s Happening

Almost anytime is a good time to visit Alleghany County and Sparta. Summer and fall, the New River beckons sportsmen as well as families canoeing downstream. Opportunities for outdoor adventure abound along the Blue Ridge Parkway and at New River and Stone Mountain State Parks. During the year, festivals and celebrations offer added excitement.

RECURRING EVENTS Crouse House Pickers: Come to listen or sit in on this informal bluegrass and old-time music jam. 6p each Monday at Crouse Park.

Alleghany Jubilee: Dance or listen to local bands performing traditional mountain music every Tuesday (7p) and Saturday (8p). 25 N. Main St. 336-372-4591 The Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle Capital: May through October riders gather for free concerts and good food at Freebornes Eatery & Lodge and at the Station’s Inn in Laurel Springs., Parkway Mile Post 248. Freebornes.com (877-528-7356) and www.StationsInn.com (336-359-2888) Blue Ridge Music Center: Saturday and Sunday concerts, and weekly programs June through mid-October (Parkway Mile Post 213). www/BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org 276-236-5309 Silver Dollar Music Park: Local bands and other weekend entertainment. Full restaurant. www.SilverDollarMusicPark.com 336-372-6874.

Alleghany Historical Museum: Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Experience local history. Free admission. 7 North Main Street, Sparta. 336-372-3002 www.ahgs.org The following list is an overview of events and special activities. Since this calendar is prepared months in advance, for events scheduled for a specific date it is always wise to go to SpartaNC.com, call the number listed with the event or call the Chamber at 800-372-5473 or 336-3725473 to confirm dates, times and details before making your plans to attend.

EVENTS CALENDAR Studio Tours: Local artisans and craftspeople open their studios to demonstrate and show off their handiwork for the NC Mountain Arts Adventure weekends: June 17-19 and Oct. 14-16.

Details at www.NCMountainArtsAdventure.com Lawn Mower Racing: Locals experience NASCAR thrills on a smaller, less expensive scale. All races held at the County Fairgrounds. 5p on May 14; 5p June 17; & 7p Aug. 27.

336-372-5597 Wine Festivals: Amateur winemakers showcase their talent at the Grapestompers/Thistle Meadow Winery in Laurel Springs, Sunday, May 29, 12n-5p. In the fall, the annual Wine Tasting features area vintners, Sunday, Oct. 2, 12n-5p. www.ThistleMeadowWinery.com 800-233-1505

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EVENTS Summer Jamboree: There are many special activities Memorial Day through July that will be calendared later in the year. Check the Chamber's online calendar at www.Sparta-NC.com or drop by the Visitors' Center, 58 South Main, for a Summer Jamboree Calendar. Our foyer is always open.

July 4th: The big parade celebrating the country's independence winds down Main Street beginning at 2p, Saturday, July 2. Everyone is invited to tailgate at Alleghany High School beginning at 6p on July 4 and stay for fireworks at dusk. Music provided. Concessions available.

800-372-5473 Lions Club Rodeo: Horsemen compete at the County Fairgrounds, Friday and Saturday, July 1-2. 336-372-5557 Alleghany Fiddlers Convention: The best of traditional mountain music in competition, July 15-16 ,at the County Fairgrounds. www.AlleghanyFiddlers.com.

Craft, Car and Quilting Weekend: These triple events offer something for everyone. The Alleghany Quilters' Guild Show is at the Black Building of the County Fairgrounds, Friday & Saturday, July 22-23, 10a-4p (336-372-5838). The Blue Ridge Mountain Fair at Crouse Park in downtown Sparta Friday, 3-6p, & Saturday, 9a-5p (336-363-3099). The VFW Car Show in the NAPCO parking lot, Saturday, 7a-4p (336-372-5573).

Alleghany County Fair: This traditional agricultural fair features everything from blue ribbons for prize cows and the best canned beans, to cotton candy and carnival rides. County Fairgrounds. Agricultural competition begins Aug. 22. The carnival arrives Aug. 25. The Fair closes with a lawn mower race and fireworks Aug. 27. www.alleghanyfair.blogspot.com 336372-5597 Mountain Heritage Festival: Some 100 food and craft vendors and demonstrators spread out on Main Street for this celebration of mountain life Saturday, September 17. Music and dance entertainment. www.Sparta-NC.com/heritage 800-372-5473 Christmas in the Mountains: Beginning Nov. 14 and continuing until Dec. 18, local farms open their fields to let visitors choose the perfect Christmas tree to be fresh cut, baled and secured to their vehicle for the ride home. www.Sparta-NC.com/choose The Christmas Parade: This always draws a crowd down Main Street, beginning at 2p on Saturday, Nov. 26.

The annual Christmas Craft Fair: Find a special handmade gift, Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Black Building at the County Fairgrounds.

Community Singing Christmas Tree: This Christmas tradition is held at First Baptist Church Dec. 2, 3 and 4. No admission charged, but reservations are recommended. 336-372-8446

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GOVERNMENT WELCOME

Sparta Town Council

Town Council Members: Mike Parlier, Robert Andrews, Mayor John Miller, John Brady, Agnes Joines, Lois Sheets and Town Manager Bryan Edwards

As Alleghany County's only municipality, Sparta is the hub of business and community life. It is a thriving community and with its cool summer temperatures it is a popular vacation destination.

If you chose to visit, our friendly businesses are eager to serve you. We are proud of all our small town has to offer. Be sure to visit Crouse Park, one of the nicest town parks you will find in a community of our size. There is something to do for all age groups. We recently opened a skate park there and it has proven to be very popular with our young people.

If you are considering a move, the Town of Sparta is always ready to welcome new residents.

- John Miller, Mayor of Sparta

Alleghany County Board of Commissioners

L-R Tom Smith, Larry Cox, Ken Richardson, John Goudreau, and Steve Roten.

We are always glad to welcome visitors and believe you will find some of the most scenic landscape in the Blue Ridge right here in Alleghany County.

If you are considering relocating to Alleghany County, I can't imagine a better place to live. Our schools excel in their educational quality. I don't think you'll find friendlier neighbors anywhere else.

I hope the information presented here answers any questions you may have about the county. And if you should become a resident of Alleghany, county government stands ready to serve you.

- Ken Richardson, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners

DEMOGRAPHICS Avg. Annual Temperature: 50.1ºF • Avg. January Temperature: 31 ºF Avg. July temperature: 68 ºF • Avg. annual rainfall: 50.8”. • Avg. annual snowfall: 21.9” Population: Alleghany County: 10,667 (2000 census) • Sparta, NC: 1817 (2000 census) Alleghany size: 234.7 sq. mi.

Elevation: 2,500-4,000 ft. • Highest Point: Catherine's Knob 4,175 ft.

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Alleghany County Library (336) 372-5573 • Dept. of Social Services (336) 372-2411 Register of Deeds (336) 372-4342 • Drivers License (336) 372-6442 Public Transportation (336) 372-8747 Alleghany County Aministration (336) 372-4179 • Town of Sparta (336) 372-4257 County Planning Office: 336-372-2942 • Sparta Town Zoning: 336-372-4257

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MOUNTAIN LIFE

Mountain Life...

• Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups • Christmas Tree Farms • Churches & Ministries • Clubs & Civic Organizations • Education & Government • Industrial & Manufacturing • Service Organizations

Tradition lives in these mountains. Cattle and Fraser fir testify to our agricultural heritage.

Tradition is reflected in the craft of local artisans. Faith is manifested in the churches of the countryside and along Sparta's Main Street.

Civic Clubs and Non-Profit Organizations demonstrate an interest in the community and willingness to serve.

For 67 years, Dr. Grabow Pipes have been manufactured here. More recent industries specialize in marketing materials, products for the baking industry, custom rugs, composite materials and construction trusses.

Pottery Place - see bio on page 4.

A strong economy needs strong schools.

More than half of the public school instructional staff holds National Board Certification.

Preschool is available for 3- and 4-year olds.

Classrooms are Internet connected and offer distance-learning opportunities.

The Wilkes Community College satellite campus extends educational opportunities.

Blue Ridge Business Development Center offers office space for new businesses and technology support for business and industry.

Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups Alleghany Christmas Tree Association 90 S Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5597 www.alleghanycta.com Alleghany Council on Aging 85 E. Whitehead St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4640 Alleghany County Community Foundation PO Box 1702 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-363-9457 888-375-8817

www.nccommunityfoundation.org

Alleghany County Democratic Party PO Box 231 Sparta, NC 28675

Alleghanydemocratics@gmail.com

Alleghany County Home Builders Assoc.

PO Box 489 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-657-7610 www.alleghanyhomebuilders.com

Alleghany County Republican Party P O Box 652 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2012 www.alleghanygop.org

Friends of Alleghany Library 122 N Main Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5573 www.NWRL.org See our ad on page 16.

High Country Home Health & Hospice 81 West Doughton Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2102

www.highcountryhomehealth.org

Better Business Bureau of Northwest NC 500 W. 5th St., Suite 202 Winston Salem, NC 27101 PH: (800) 777-8348 www.bbb.org

See our ad on page 54.

COTA for Landon Joines 101 Swimming Hole Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-6602 www.COTAforlandonj.com

Save A Pet Foundation of Alleghany P O Box 44 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-657-8383 www.alleghany.petfinder.com

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Miles J.O.B. Fund 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5646 www.jobfund.org

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MOUNTAIN LIFE Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups Cont.

WF Osborne, Jr. Marine Corp League Det 1298 P O Box 1298 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8324 www.mclsparta.com Christmas Tree Farms Alleghany Christmas Tree Association 90 S Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5597 www.alleghanycta.com Bald Knob Christmas Trees 50 Bald Knob Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4191 336-657-1444 baldknob@skybest.com Bickerstaff Trees, Inc. 866 NC Hwy 18 South Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8866 www.bickerstafftrees.com See our ad on page 25.

Crazy Fox Tree Patch 135 Fox Trail Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2162

www.crazyfoxtreepatch.com

Edwards Choose & Cut 1767 Big Oak Road Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-657-3463

www.edwardsfamilyfarm.com

Fox Ridge Tree Farm 4431 Fox Ridge Rd Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1959 www.foxridgetreefarm.com J W Evergreens 4 Riley Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: (704) 878-2941 www.jweinc.com

Joe Edwards Christmas Tree Farm 331 Gallery Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1711 Lil' Grandfather Mtn. Choose & Cut Farm 15371 NC Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-372-9613 336-372-7006 www.lilgrand.com Maines Tree Farm 113 Bob's Ln Glade Valley, NC 28627 PH: 336-363-2901 www.mainestreefarm.com McInnis Tree Farm 468 Presnell Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-657-8072 Motsinger Trees at Pine Shadows Farm 153 Camp Butler Rd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-2065 www.motsingertrees.com Old Quarry Farm 2076 Shawtown Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 PH: 336-657-3556 Papa Goats Tree Farm and Vacation Rentals 687 Three Creeks Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3055

www.sparta-nc.com/papagoat

Reeves Ridge Christmas Trees 3452 New Haven Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7312 866-299-0783

www.bestfreshchristmastree.com

River Hill Tree Farm 459 River Hill Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2721 www.riverhilltreefarm.com

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Roberts Tree Farm 223 Wilson Road Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-657-8587 alleghanytrees@hotmail.com Sam Miller Trees 4633 NC Hwy. 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-2365 Churches & Ministries Christ Episcopal Church 2543 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7983/8770 www.christchurchalleghany.org Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 1276 Grandview Drive Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3070/4191 www.ccf-sparta.org First Baptist Church of Sparta 202 S. Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8446

www.spartafirstbaptistchurch.com

See our ad on page 37.

Sparta Presbyterian Church 160 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5045 www.spartapresbyterian.org Sparta United Methodist Church 190 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4441 www.umcsparta.com Clubs & Civic Organizations New River Shrine Club 2784 US 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-657-3057 See our ad on page 16.

Rotary Club of Alleghany P.O. Box 1293 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5473 www.sparta-nc.com/rotary See our ad on page 16.

MOUNTAIN LIFE Clubs & Civic Organizations Sparta Lions Club P.O. Box 1002 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-657-8026 www.spartalions.com See our ad on page 18.

Education & Government Alleghany Challenge Course 115 Atwood St., Ste. B Sparta, NC 28675 P: (336) 200-0203

High Country Workforce Development Board 468 New Market Blvd Boone, NC 28607 PH: (828) 265-5434 www.highcountrywdb.com Town of Sparta 304 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4257 www.townofsparta.org

Wilkes Community College 115 Atwood Street www.alleghanychallengecourse.org Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5061 See our ad on page 24. www.wilkescc.edu Alleghany County Industry & Manufacturing Government 348 S. Main St. International Pipes & Sparta, NC 28675 Accessories, LLC PH: 336-372-4179 1731 U.S. Hwy 21 S. www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5521 Alleghany County School www.drgrabow.net Administration 85 Peachtree St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4345 www.alleghany.k12.nc.us

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Invisarack P.O. Box 1927 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6700 www.invisarack.com NAPCO, Inc. 120 Trojan Ave. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5228 www.napcousa.com Parker Sales & Service 69 Parker Ln Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2812 www.psasinc.com Pioneer-Eclipse 1Eclipse Road Sparta, NC 28675 P: 336-372-8080 800-367-3550 www.pioneer-eclipse.com See our ad on page 18.

TruLine Truss, Inc. 3225 U.S. Hwy. 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2226 800-354-3050 www.trulinetruss.com See our ad on page 43.

MOUNTAIN LIFE Service Organizations Alleghany Cares, Inc 25 Womble St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5959 www.alleghanycares.com See our ad on page 7.

Alleghany County Community Foundation PO Box 1702 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-363-9457 888-375-8817

www.nccommunityfoundation.org

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission/Head Start 1747 Hwy 21 N Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7284

Sparta Revitalization Committee PO Box 1020 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8956

Alleghany Partnership for Children 994 North Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2846 apfc@skybest.com www.alleghanykids.com

Miles J.O.B. Fund 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5646 www.jobfund.org

Triple E Riding Stable Alleghany Trail Blazers 5988 US Hwy 21 South Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-372-2025 www.3estable.com

I M P O R TA N T N U M B E R S

Alleghany County Cooperative Extension 90 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5597 www.Alleghany.CES.NCSU.edu

UTILITIES Alleghany Cablevision (336) 372-5801 Blue Ridge Electric (336) 372-4646 Charter Communication (888) 438-2427 SkyLine Telephone (336) 372-1350 CenturyLink Communications (866) 304-6820 WEEKLY SERVICES Alleghany Garbage Service (336) 372-4413 EDUCATION Alleghany County Schools (336) 372-4345 Wilkes Community College Alleghany Campus (336) 372-5061 NEWSPAPERS Alleghany News (336) 372-8999 The Declaration (276) 773-2222 EMERGENCY SERVICES Dial 911 for all emergencies!

Alleghany Memorial Hospital (336) 372-5511 Alleghany Sheriff (336) 372-4455 Sparta Town Police (336) 372-4252

Donny McCall owns a construction business in Sparta. As the business owner, he did not need a rack on his truck all of the time.

Since his professional truck was also his family vehicle, he didn't want to make it look like a work truck all the time. The idea came to him of a ladder rack that would fold down onto the bedrails, thus the Invis-A-Rack was born.

Experience with the first prototype indicated the Invis-A-Rack may have a more commercial potential. As a work product, Invis-ARack can be used to carry all types of construction materials, leaving the bed open for tools. As a recreational product, it allows pickup owners to carry items like canoes and kayaks overhead, and fill the bed up with an ATV and camping equipment.

Not content to just put a new product on the market, McCall is determined to manufacture as much of his product as possible in his hometown.

With the production of the first 300 units, McCall attended the November 2010 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association show in Las Vegas for aftermarket products for cars and trucks and walked away with three awards: a Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award, a 2010 SEMA Global Media Award for Best New Product, and the Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) Award for Best New Product over $500.

For a community that has lost several manufacturers in the last decade, entrepreneurs like McCall offer the hope of new jobs. A man of deep faith, McCall believes the Invis-A-Rack is a gift he has been given for the benefit of this community.

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Mangum Pottery...

If the potter's art had a beginning in Alleghany County, it was in the back porch studio of a couple of disillusioned educators. Rob and Bet Mangum came to Alleghany County in 1973 to teach at a private school. Before the year was out, they knew their hearts were leading them elsewhere.

Bet set up a workshop on their back porch and began working in clay. Both are accomplished musicians and Rob studied making traditional musical instruments. In time Bet convinced him to join her in the potter's trade.

Their first sale was at Alleghany County's 1976 Bicentennial celebration. "We sold $100 in pottery and we came home high as a kite," Rob remembers. More shows followed and before long, they were earning a living from their art.

In 1982, they built a studio in the Turkey Knob community - one of the area's first passively heated buildings. Of their two sons, Rob Jr. and Frank, Rob Jr. would eventually establish a studio in Weaverville, NC. The Mangums shared their skill by offering workshops and became a catalyst for many artists in the area. Rob Jr. once counted 80 potters in the region who had studied under the Mangums or had taken one of their workshops. Always stretching the boundaries of clay and glazes, they are known for their unique evolving style.

The summer of 2008, Bet was diagnosed with cancer. Up until her passing she lived her life as always with passion and purpose making pottery and music. Rob continues to work and train new potters in their studio, but credits Bet with their success. "She was a natural teacher. During the lean years, she persevered."

He recently took on a new intern and has confidence she will become successful.

"She's going to be a potter. She'll have a business in Alleghany County."

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Shopping...

• Apparel • Arts & Crafts • Book Sales • Convenience Stores • Electronics & Video • Flooring & Wall Coverings • Florists • Fruits & Vegetables • Furniture & Home Décor • Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles • Groceries & Food Markets • Hardware Stores • Jewelry Stores • Office Supplies & Equipment • Pharmacies • Sporting Goods & Gun Shops • Thrift Stores & Consignment Sales • Wineries/Wine Making Supplies • Wood Stoves Apparel Alleghany Cares, Inc 25 Womble St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5959 www.alleghanycares.com See our ad on page 7.

Gill's Jeans & Things 42 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8856 S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5686 www.sloutdoors.com See our ad on page 22.

Touch of Grace 38 S Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5551 Art & Craft Stores Alleghany Arts & Crafts 36 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1776

www.alleghanyartsandcrafts.com

Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1711 www.blueridgefineart.com

Mangum Pottery 280 Turkey Hollow Ln Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5291 www.mangumpottery.com See our ad on page 22.

Blue Ridge Wood Crafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1710

Pottery Place 555 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675PH: 336-372-5540 chduffey@samford.edu See our ad on page 22.

www.sparta-nc.com/brwoodcrafters

See our ad on page 10.

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4604 www.caterpots.com See our ad on page 22.

Little River Gallery 33A North Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3007 daisyfieldsps@hotmail.com See our ad on page 24.

See our ad on page 10.

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Quilts by Delta 176 Peterson Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5838 petedw@skybest.com www.sparta-nc.com/delta Studio Redwood 10436 US 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7111 www.studioredwood.com

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SHOPPING Book Sales

Florists

Books 'N Things A Service of Friends of the Library 122 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5155 See our ad on page 16.

Halsey Drug The Blossom Shop 55 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5599

Convenience Stores Betty's Convenience Store & Deli 235 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4530 See our ad on page 36.

Pro Stop 10806 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-9000 See our ad on page 37.

Station's Inn 14355 NC Hwy. 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-2888 www.stationsinn.com Electronics and Video Magic Home Entertainment 419 E. Main St. Jefferson, NC 28640 PH: 336-846-5603 866-846-5603 www.magichent.com

Innovative Occasions 219 Cherry Lane Rd Glade Valley, NC 28626 PH: 336-363-2560 www.mtnwedding.com Sparta Florist & Gifts 136 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8344 www.sparta-florist.com Touch of Grace 38 S Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5551 Fruits & Vegetables Alleghany County Farmer's Market 54 Irwin Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-200-2273 shelleysjellies@live.com Blue Ridge Farmers Market, LLC 626 Family Central Dr. Jefferson, NC 28640 PH: 336-982-3276 blueridgefm@hotmail.com Furniture & Home DĂŠcor

Radio Shack/Alleghany Electronics 665 S. Main St., #2 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3474 aemaem@skybest.com

Blue Ridge Emporium at the Gap 10436 Hwy 21S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-2189 See our ad on page 21.

21 Wireless, Inc 665 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2355 www.my21wireless.com See our ad on page 48.

Oldies But Goodies Antique Mall & Auction House 21 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-572-2995

Flooring/Wall Coverings Custom Wall & Floor Covering 1585 U.S. Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4730

oldiesbutgoodies@skybest.com

Posh Fox 10927 US Highway 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-3999 poshfox@gmail.com 23

Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles Oldies But Goodies Antique Mall & Auction House 21 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-572-2995

oldiesbutgoodies@skybest.com

Posh Fox 10927 US Highway 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-3999 poshfox@gmail.com Sparta Florist & Gifts 136 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8344 www.sparta-florist.com Tis The Season 14 S Jefferson Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 PH: 336-846-9488 www.tistheseasonnc.com Wild Woody's 14234 Highway 18 Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-8432 See our ad on page 28.

Grocery & Food Markets Blue Ridge Farmers Market, LLC 626 Family Central Dr. Jefferson, NC 28640 PH: 336-982-3276 blueridgefm@hotmail.com Food Lion, Inc. 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675PH: 336-372-5585 701-633-8250 www.foodlion.com Hardware Stores Blevins Building Supply 7258 US Hwy 21 South Glade Valley, NC 28627PH: 336-363-2216

www.blevinsbuildingsupplyinc.com

See our ad on page 44.

Farmers Hardware 11 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8990

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SHOPPING Jewelry Stores

Pharmacies

Lemons' Jewelry, Inc. 381 S. Main St., Suite 110 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5725

Halsey Drug The Blossom Shop 55 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5599

Office Supplies & Equipment Ikon 2550 W Tyvola Rd Ste Charlotte, NC 28217 PH: (704) 227-7313 www.ikon.com Professional Networks 974 E. Stuart Dr. Galax,VA 24333 www.pronetsinc.com Quality Business Services 101 6th St., Suite 15 N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 PH: 336-838-2957 877-412-0879 qualitybusiness@charter.net

Sporting Goods S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5686 www.sloutdoors.com See our ad on page 22.

Thrift Store & Consignment Sales Alleghany Cares, Inc 25 Womble St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5959 www.alleghanycares.com See our ad on page 7.

Alleghany Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop 11372 US Hwy 21 Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-3194 Wineries/Wine Making Chateau Laurinda Vineyard/ B & B 690 Reeves Ridge Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2562 800-650-3236

www.chateaulaurindavineyards.com

Grapestompers 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-2995 800-233-1505 www.grapestompers.com Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-2995 800-233-1505 www.thistlemeadowwinery.com

See our ad on page 10.

Wood Stoves G&B Energy 1070 Hwy 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com See our ad on page 47.

Stout's Country Hearth 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5400 snuffybr4@skybest.com See our ad on page 40.

Pottery Place - see bio on page 4.

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Apartments New Sparta LLC Pine Ridge Apartments 47 Poplar St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8668 336-200-0064

www.sparta-nc.com/pineridgeapts

Campgrounds & RV Developments Doughton Park 45356 Blue Ridge Parkway Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-372-4499 Miller's Campground 973 Miller Rd Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-8156 www.millerscamping.com New River State Park 358 US Hwy 221N Access Road Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-982-2587 www.ncparks.gov/

Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 PH: 336-359-2267 www.rivercampusa.com

Conference & Retreat Centers Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Road Glade Valley, NC 28627 PH: 336-363-2604 336-869-0195 www.campcheerio.org

Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental 2966 Garvey Bridge Rd Crumpler, NC 28617 Laurel Ridge Camp & PH: 336-982-9439 www.riversidecanoeing.com Conference Center 124 Pendry Drive Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Stone Mountain PH: 336-359-2951 State Park 888-831-5922 3042 Frank Parkway www.laurelridge.org Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-957-8185 Mountain View www.ncparks.gov Lodge & Cabins 164 Mountain View Lodge Dr. Wild Woody's Glendale Springs, NC 28629 14234 Highway 18 PH: 336-207-7677 Laurel Springs, NC 28644 www.MtnViewLodge.com PH: 336-359-8432 See our ad on page 28.

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Come Stay With Us...

• Apartments • Campgrounds • Conference & Retreat Centers • Bed & Breakfast Inns • Motels • Vacation Rental Cabins & Homes

If you are planning an overnight visit to Sparta and Alleghany County, you have a variety of lodging choices. From a turn-ofthe century home that can accommodate a family gathering and woo guests with handmade quilts and antiques, to a modern log structure with rustic furnishings and hot tub to pamper you, there's someplace that suits your needs. A bed & breakfast inn includes a hearty meal to begin the day.

The convenience of one of our motels may be your choice.

To get closer to nature, there are campgrounds that bring you and our great outdoors together.

There are camp-conference facilities that offer special programs for youngsters and adults in the heart of nature's wonder.

Apartments provide accommodations for a longer stay.

Phyllis Haile - see bio on page 4.

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Chateau Laurinda Vineyard & Lodge 690 Reeves Ridge Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2562 or 800-650-3236 www.ChateauLaurindaVineyards.com

$80 to $140

4

Davis-Bourne Inn 119 Davis Street., Independence VA 24348 276-773-2137 www.DavisBourne.com

$59

5

Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast 12668 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 (336) 359-2341 or (888) 799-5194 www.DoughtonHall.com

$90

4

Glade Valley Bed & Breakfast 330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8811 or 800-538-3508 www.GladeValley.com See our ad on page 31.

$110 to $143

5

Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 1740 Halsey Knob Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6868 www.HarmonyHillBnB.com

$110 to $160

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Handicap Acces.

Air Conditioning

Pets Allowed

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Fireplace

Restaurant

Cable/Dish TV

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Bed & Breakfast Inns

# Bedrooms

COME STAY WITH US

Alleghany Inn 341 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2501/ 888-372-2501 www.AlleghanyInn.com See our ad on page 30.

$57 to 64 $89

Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge 14300 Hwy 18 S, (Blue Ridge Mile Post 248) Laurel Springs, NC 336-359-8008 / 877-528-7356 www.Freebornes.com

$75 to 14 $175

Grayson Inn & Suites 155 Rainbow Circle, Independence, VA 24348 276-773-3313 / 877-467-7144 www.Grayson-Inn.com See our ad on page 28.

$75 to 30 $90

Nikolas Restaurant and High Meadows Inn 10486 Hwy 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2221 800-585-6309 www.Nikolas-HighMeadowsInn.com Station's Inn 14355, NC Hwy.18 S (Blue Ridge Mile Post 248) Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2888 www.StationsInn.com

$45 to 35 $99 $60 to 29 $75

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Pets Allowed

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Microwave

Restaurant

Cable/Dish TV

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# Units

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COME STAY WITH US

• All New Televisions • Cable TV: 60+ Channels • Electronic Door Locks • Free Wireless Internet • Microwaves & Refrigerators • Conference Room • Close to The New River, Blue Ridge Pkwy., & Golf Courses • Fairgrounds Nearby • Restaurant on Premises

Proudly using solar power!

Check rates and make reservations online at our secure site www.AlleghanyInn.com

Free use of the Alleghany Wellness Center and Pool 341 N. Main St. • Sparta, NC 28675 • 336.372.2501 • fax: 336.372.4431 Toll Free Reservations: 888.372.2501 30

Alleghany Unique Rentals Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 or 888-372-5244 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 29.

$60 to $75

3 2-4

Bald Knob Farm House 50 Bald Knob Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 / 336-657-1444 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 26.

$75

1

4

Blue Ridge Hideaway 8894 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-372-8677 www.Sparta-NC.com/BlueRidgeHideaway

$70

1

2

Varies 1

3

$150 to $165

1

Blue Ridge Mountain House 764 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 P: (910) 526-6734 www.Sparta-NC.com/MountainHouse See our ad on page 26.

Cabin at Glade Valley 330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8811 or 800-538-3508 www.GladeValleyCabin.com See our ad on page 29.

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VCR/DVD

Handicap Acces.

Air Conditioning

4

Pets Allowed

1

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Bedrooms

Varies

Fireplace

# Units

Riverbend of Alleghany, LLC 1602 White Pine Dr. Ennice, NC 28623 P: (305) 710-2935 www.CyberRentals.com/rental/p122930

Rates

Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes:

Cable/Dish TV

COME STAY WITH US

1

2

The Chestnut House P.O. Box 277 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5244 / 888-372-5244 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 29.

$60 to $120

1

4

The Dairy Barn 1103 Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 29.

$60 to $120

2 2-4

Deerwood Park 206 Bear Lodge Dr. NC 28675 336-372-8256 or 866-686-5263 www.DeerwoodPark.com

From $160

5 3-4

Fox Den Mountain Cabin 135 Fox Trail Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6719 www.Sparta-NC.com/FoxDen

$80 to $100

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Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge 14300 Hwy 18 S, (Blue Ridge Mile Post 248) Laurel Springs, NC 336-359-8008 / 336-992-7340 www.Freebornes.com

$75 to $175

3 2-4

Granny's Old House 1844 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4018 www.Sparta-NC.com/GrannysOldHouse

$60

1

2

Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat 124 Pendry Drive Laurel Springs, NC 28644 (336) 359-2951 / (888) 831-5922 www.LaurelRidge.org

$95 to $110

1

2

Longview Cabin Rental 231 Legra Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 704-506-0050 www.Sparta-NC.com/LongView

$125 to $140

1

3

$75

1

4

$90

1

3

The Mahogany Rock Roost 1137 Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 or 888-372-5244 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 29.

Meadowfork Farm Rental Cabin 759 Meadowfork Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-372-4235 www.Sparta-NC.com/Meadowfork

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Handicap Acces.

$75

VCR/DVD

Cherry Tree Cottage 3943 Walnut Branch Church Rd. Sparta, NC 336-372-2989 www.Sparta-NC.com/CherryTreeCottage

Air Conditioning

2

Pets Allowed

3

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

$125 to $150

Fireplace

Bedrooms

Cabins On Laurel Creek 1 mile off Blue Ridge Pkwy. Laurel Springs, NC 336-207-7677 www.CabinsOnLaurelCreek.com

Rates

# Units

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Cable/Dish TV

COME STAY WITH US

$79 to 15 1-5 $137

Mountain Valley Condos 625 S. Asbury Dr. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 336-372-9192 Sparta-NC.com/MountainValleyCondos

$85 to $95

2

Mountain View Lodge & Cabins 164 Mountain View Lodge Dr. Glendale Springs 336-207-7677 / 800 903-6811 www.MtnViewLodge.com

$135 to $195

9 2-6

Olde Beau Golf Club Villas Olde Beau Bvd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-3333 or 800-752-1634 www.OldeBeau.com See our ad on page 10.

$130 to 15 1-4 $265

The Ole House 2511 Mountain Valley Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2827 or 910-579-7670 www.Sparta-NC.com/TheOleHouse

Varies

1

4

Papa Goats Tree Farm & Rental Cabin 687 Three Creeks Ln Sparta, NC 28675 P: 336-372-3055 / 2055

$85

1

1

The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway 41 Pit Row Lane, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-869-3145 www.ThePlaceOnTheBlueRidgeParkway.com

$150 to $175

1

3

Serenity Plus 3647 US Hwy 21 South, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1622 or 800-513-1622 www.MtnDreamsRealty.com See our ad on page 29.

$100

1

1

Sparrowhawk Cottage 651 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-413-8216 www.SparrowhawkCottage.com See our ad on page 24.

Varies

1

3

Sweet Water Vacation Rentals 2983 U.S. Hwy 221 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7432 www.SweetWaterVacation.com

$95 to $110

1

3

Tranquility Unlimited 87 Pine River Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8260 www.Sparta-NC.com/Tranquility See our ad on page 28.

$135

1

2

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 US 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5773 or 800-524-9041 www.Sparta-NC-Real-Estate.com See our ad on the back cover.

$100 to $125

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2-3

Windswept Cabin at Red Roof Farm 260 Sassy Cats Ridge Sparta, NC 28675 PH: (336) 372-1899 www.Sparta-nc.com/redrooffarm See our ad on page 26.

$85 to $105

1

2

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Mountain Dreams Realty 3647 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1622 or 800-513-1622 www.MtnDreamsRealty.com See our ad on page 2.

Handicap Acces.

2-5

Air Conditioning

6

Pets Allowed

Bedrooms

$125 to $175

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

# Units

Miles Vacation Rentals 565 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5646 or 800-553-2322 www.MilesNC.com See our ad on page 39.

Fireplace

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Dining & Catering...

Does the smell of just-made breakfast biscuits coming out of the oven get your mouth watering? Our cooks know biscuits.

Do you linger over coffee, as energized by its smell as much as its taste?

• Catering • Coffee Shops • Delis • Restaurants

At noon, do you prefer the home-cooked goodness of a blue-plate lunch on a redchecked tablecloth? Or are you more a crisp salad and steaming cup of soup kind of a person? Is a club sandwich on crisp toast more your fare?

When someone says barbecue, do you prefer eastern style or Lexington? Can you tell by the smell if it is just sweet and tangy enough to suit your tastes?

Seafood? Shrimp, fried with a such a delicate batter they are best described as morsels? Or broiled and lightly seasoned? Or a platter with samples from the river and sea?

Catering Motley's BBQ & Catering 4945 Hwy 113 Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-2191 srpn2001@yahoo.com See our ad on page 37.

And hushpuppies. Oh the hushpuppies.

Can you say chicken enchilada without licking your lips? If it's not a steaming rare steak, is it not a real meal?

Pro Stop 10806 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-9000 See our ad on page 37.

Country Kitchen 527 S Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4244

J.B.'s Pizza and Subs 371 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 Brown's Family Restaurant PH: 336-372-2508 River Rock Grill & Sparta 115 Jones St. www.sparta-nc.com/JBs Family Fun Center Sparta, NC 28675 58 Blue Ridge Street PH: 336-372-3400 KFC/Taco Bell Sparta, NC 28675 See our ad on page 36.

854 S. Main Street PH: 336-372-2695 Sparta, NC 28675 mhettleman@live.com Buckaroo's Grille PH: 336-372-2788 See our ad on page 34.

9431 Hwy 93 www.kfc.com Piney Creek, NC 28663 Coffee Shops PH: 336-359-2825 La Mexicana Restaurant Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop carolina@hpprotection.com 665 S Main Street Box 11 See our ad on page 34.

Sparta, NC 28675 15 North Main Street PH: 336-372-7788 Sparta, NC 28675 Burger King xavier.iglesias@hotmail.com 336-372-7888 477 S. Main St. www.spartacoffeeshop.com Sparta, NC 28675 See our ad on page 36.

PH: 336-372-7440 www.bk.com Delis Betty's Convenience Store 235 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4530 See our ad on page 36.

Restaurants

Country Cupboard Cafe 12789 Hwy 18 N Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-657-3566 35

When you come, come hungry.

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Mis Arados 403 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1414 Motley's BBQ & Catering 4945 Hwy 113 Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-2191 srpn2001@yahoo.com See our ad on page 37.

Mountain Surf Seafood Restaurant 12789 NC Hwy 18 N Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-657-8391 866-625-0632 Mustard Seed CafĂŠ 38 S Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7444 obteague@skybest.com See our ad on page 36.

Nikola's Restaurant & High Meadows Inn 10498 Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-6060 800-585-6309

www.nikolas-highmeadowsinn.com

Pizzeria 665 S, Main Street, Suite 125 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8885 River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center 58 Blue Ridge Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2695 mhettleman@live.com See our ad on page 34.

Silver Dollar Music Park 214 Glade Valley Church Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 PH: 336-372-6874 www.silverdollarmusicpark.com

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Sparta Restaurant 41 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4447 Station's Inn 14355 NC Hwy. 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 PH: 336-359-2888 www.stationsinn.com Subway 583 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4700 www.subway.com The Historic DavisBourne Inn & Tavern 119 Davis Street Independence, VA 24348 PH: 276-773-2137 www.davisbourne.com

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Legra

Land Investors, Inc.

We have beautiful mountain and river view lots. There are some that have the septic and well installed. All lots are available at reasonable prices and easy owner financing.

525 East 9th St. Hialeah, FL 33010 P: (305) 887-8249 F: (305) 882-5713

www.Legra-Land.com

Real Estate Brokers are Welcome!

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Real Estate & Construction...

There is so much to like about our corner of the Blue Ridge that many visitors decide to make it home. Some come for the cool summers. Others to escape the chaos of urban life. All are attracted to the area's beauty.

Whether a condominium or gated community; a small farm or a home along the fairway of a challenging mountain golf course, a mountaintop development or a creek-side cottage, there is something to suit almost anyone.

Call one of the professionals in the following list of services and soon you will be calling these mountains home.

• Building Supplies • Cabinetry & Woodworking • Construction, General Contractors & Renovations • Electricians & Plumbers • Excavating & Hauling • Guttering • Heating & AC Equipment

• Home & Condo Developments • Manufactured Housing • Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing • Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers • Renewable Energy • Well Drilling • Windows • Wood Stoves

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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION Building Supplies Blevins Building Supply 7258 US Hwy 21 South Glade Valley, NC 28627 PH: 336-363-2216

www.blevinsbuildingsupplyinc.com

See our ad on page 44.

Choice Center Custom Homes 1129 N Andy Griffith Pkwy Mt Airy, NC 27030 PH: 336-789-6248 866-360-5225 www.choicecenterhomes.com See our ad on page 46.

Chandler Concrete 23 Birch Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4348 828-264-2611 www.chandlerconcrete.com

Country Comfort Homes 42 New River Drive Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1501

TruLine Truss, Inc. 3255 U.S. Hwy. 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2226 800-354-3050 www.trulinetruss.com See our ad on page 43.

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek, NC 28663 PH: 336-359-8818 jdrpaint@aol.com See our ad on page 45.

Cabinetry & Woodworking Caldwell Construction 10886 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-2693

www.countrycomforthomes.com

See our ad on page 59.

Davis Construction 554 Bear Creek Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5294 redwood@skybest.com

J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N www.jamescaldwellconstruction.com Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4974 Horton's Cabinets lwoodie@skybest.com 4222 US Hwy 21 S See our ad on page 47.

Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1818 McCall's Construction & See our ad on page 40.

Seamless Guttering 165 Maple St Construction, Contractors Sparta, NC 28675 & Renovations PH: 336-372-1793 donny.mccall@yahoo.com Andrews Construction Riverside Log Homes Shaw Brothers Stoneridge Estates 811 Shawtown Road 1028 US Hwy 21 S Glade Valley, NC 28627 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-657-8395 PH: 336-372-5560 www.shawbrothersinc.com www.riversideloghomes.net See our ad on page 44.

See our ad on page 40.

TruLine Truss, Inc. Better-View Renovations 3255 U.S. Hwy. 21 S 426 Rockhouse Lane Sparta, NC 28675 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2226 PH: 336-372-4545 800-354-3050 www.sparta-nc.com/better www.trulinetruss.com See our ad on page 47.

See our ad on page 43.

Caldwell Construction 10886 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-2693

Window World Foothills 1401 2nd Street Ste B North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 PH: 336-838-9393 www.jamescaldwellconstruction.com 800-NEXT-WINDOW www.windowworldfoothills.com See our ad on page 45.

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Electricians & Plumbers B&B Heating & Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-657-0352 See our ad on page 46.

Carolina Electrical Services 10886 Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668PH: 336-363-2160 www.carolinaelectricalservices.com

Natural Environments and Roupe Brothers P O Box 1537 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4840

www.naturalenvironments-nc.com

See our ad on page 44.

Shaw Brothers 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley, NC 28627 PH: 336-657-8395 www.shawbrothersinc.com See our ad on page 44.

Stanley Smith Plumbing 990 Mahoghany Rock Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8035 See our ad on page 40.

Excavating & Hauling J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4974 lwoodie@skybest.com See our ad on page 47.

S.D. Wyatt Excavating 1925 Mahogany Rock Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2771 336-657-1503 wyattsharrel@yahoo.com See our ad on page 45.

Flooring & Wall Covering See Shopping: page 23.

Garbage. Debris & Waste Disposal See Service Directory: pg 53.

Guttering McCall's Construction & Seamless Guttering 165 Maple St Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1793 donny.mccall@yahoo.com

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Heating & AC Equipment B&B Heating & Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-657-0352 See our ad on page 46.

Carolina Heating and Air 10872 Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-3000 Home Town Oil & LP Gas 1154 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7000 hometownoil@skybest.com Natural Environments & Roupe Brothers P O Box 1537 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4840 See our ad on page 44.

www.naturalenvironments-nc.com

Shaw Brothers 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley, NC 28627 PH: 336-657-8395 www.shawbrothersinc.com See our ad on page 44.

Homes & Condo Developments Andrews Construction Riverside Log Homes Stoneridge Estates 1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5560 www.riversideloghomes.net See our ad on page 40.

Catalyst Development LLC 118 Eastern Air Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4781

Cave Rock Estates 4680 US Hwy 21S Glade Valley, NC 28675 PH: (305) 525-4601 (877) 244-4540 www.caverockestates.com See our ad on page 8.

Choice Center Custom Homes 1129 N Andy Griffith Pkwy Mt Airy, NC 27030 PH: 336-789-6248 866-360-5225 www.choicecenterhomes.com See our ad on page 46.

Deerwood Park Communities 206 Bear Lodge Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8256 TollFree: (866) 686-5263 www.deerwoodpark.com Glade Valley LLC 4910 Campus Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 PH: 336-200-0064 www.condos-nc.com Legra Land Investors, Inc. 525 E 9th St Hialeah, FL 33010 PH: (305) 887-8249 www.legra-land.com See our ad on page 38.

Olde Beau Golf Club 729 Olde Beau Blvd.

Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-3333 800-752-1634 www.oldebeau.com See our ad on page 10.

Ridgeway Manor Condominiums 2401 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7475 www.ridgewaymanor.com

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River Country Estates HOA 139 Pear Tree Lane Piney Creek, NC 28663 PH: 336-359-2585 rivercountryhoa@skybest.com Sparta Home Center 1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7488 TollFree: (800) 785-8650 www.spartahomecenter.com See our ad on page 42.

Manufactured Housing Sparta Home Center 1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7488 TollFree: (800) 785-8650 www.spartahomecenter.com See our ad on page 42.

Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing Bickerstaff Trees, Inc. 866 Hwy 18 South Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8866 www.bickerstafftrees.com See our ad on page 25.

Improvements Unlimited P O Box 1932 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-657-7796 dboyer1983@yahoo.com Scott's Landscaping 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1626 800-553-2322 See our ad on page 7.

Steve Carpenter & Sons 5754 Fox Ridge Road Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-657-8322

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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers Chris Jones, Realtor 07 S Jefferson Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 PH: 336-657-1720 800-729-0735

Scenic Realty & Auction 10888 U. S. Hwy 21 Roaring Gap, NC 28668 PH: 336-363-1111 TollFree: (877) 363-5550 www.scenicrealty.com

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 U.S. Hwy 21 S Dixon Auction & Realty Sparta, NC 28675 27 N. Main Street, Ste A PH: 336-372-5773 Sparta, NC 28675 800-524-9041 PH: 336-372-8642 www.sparta-nc-real-estate.com www.dixonauction-realty.com See our ad on the back cover. chris@ashecountyrealestate.com

Miles Consolidated Companies, Inc. 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5646 800-553-2322 www.milesnc.com See our ad on page 39.

Mountain Dreams Realty 3647 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1622 800-513-1622 www.mtndreamsrealty.com See our ad on page 2.

River Mountain Realty 1640 US Hwy 21 N Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4445 www.rmrealtync.com See our ad on page 42.

Renewable Energy Natural Environments and Roupe Brothers P O Box 1537 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4840

www.naturalenvironments-nc.com

See our ad on page 44.

Well Drilling

Sharp's Well Drilling 17 Rivers Edge Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8644 sharpwelldr@skybest.com See our ad on page 39.

Roaring Gap Realty, Inc. 10806 U.S. Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363.9999 www.roaringgaprealty.com See our ad on page 46.

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Windows Better-View Renovations 426 Rockhouse Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4545 www.sparta-nc.com/better See our ad on page 47.

Window World Foothills 1401 2nd Street Ste B N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 PH: 336-838-9393 800-NEXT-WINDOW

www.windowworldfoothills.com

See our ad on page 45.

Wood Stoves G&B Energy 1070 N. Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com See our ad on page 47.

Stout's Country Hearth 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta, NC 28675

PH: 336-372-5400 snuffybr4@skybest.com See our ad on page 40.

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Service Directory...

These professionals are ready to assist you with your business needs.

• Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services • Advertising, Marketing & Media • Attorneys • Audio/Video Production • Automotive Parts & Service • Banks & Financial Services • Business Consultation & Counseling Services • Child Care • Cleaning Services & Property Care • Computer & Technology Services • Employment Services • Equipment Rental • Event Planning • Farms • Funeral Homes • Garbage / Waste Disposal

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• Graphic Design • Heating Oil / Propane • Insurance • Medical, Health & Fitness • Nursing Homes & Residential Care • Pest Control • Pet Care • Photography & Framing • Printing • Screen Printing, Embroidery & Quilting Services • Tanning, Massage & Spa Services • Transportation • Tattoo Services • Utilities • Web Development

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services H & R Block 323 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4197 www.hrblock.com Isaac Forester, CPA 4 S. Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1676 336-838-7322 MycoCPA@aol.com See our ad on page 56.

Advertising, Marketing & Media Alleghany News 20 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8999 www.alleghanynews.com DSC Associates Dudley Carpenter 94 High Ridge Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7901 www.dudleycarpenter.com PowerLink Communications P O Box 73 Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-657-8043

www.powerlinkcommunications.com

Heather R. Klein 451 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7799 hrklein@skybest.com See our ad on page 54.

First Citizens Bank & Trust 621 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5651 www.firstcitizens.com

Reeves Law Firm, PLLC P O Drawer 67 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8740 Audio/Video Production

First Community Bank 57 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2265 www.fcbresource.com See our ad on page 49.

DSC Associates Dudley Carpenter 94 High Ridge Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7901 www.dudleycarpenter.com

Grayson National Bank 98 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2811 www.graysonnationalbank.com See our ad on page 50.

Automobile Parts & Service

LifeStore Banking & Insurance 403 South Main St Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7990 www.golifestore.com See our ad on page 48.

B&T Tire & Auto 1035 North Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5411 kwiklube@skybest.com See our ad on page 53.

CARQUEST of Alleghany 256 N. Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5545 gpijcb568@skybest.com See our ad on page 6.

Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5989 888-355-5989 www.presnellsonline.com/

City Body Shop 32 Jones Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4833 See our ad on page 53.

The Declaration 578D Guynn Shopping Center Independence, VA 24348 PH: 276-773-2222

Alpha Finance Company 38 East Cheek Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4777 wbillings@alphafinco.com

Attorneys

BB&T Bank 173 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4326 www.bbt.com

www.independencedeclaration.com

Adams & Ivey, PLLC 58 South Grayson Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5519 whitneyivey@adamsivey.com Dan R. Murray 19 S. Grayson Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5681 Donna Shumate 83 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8922

Banks & Financial Services

Carolina Farm Credit 282 N. Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8587 www.carolinafarmcredit.com Fifth Third Bank 406 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5631 www.53.com

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State Employees' Credit Union 381 S. Main St., #103 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7815 888-732-8562 www.ncsecu.org Business Consultation & Counseling Services Alleghany Challenge Course 115 Atwood St., Ste. B Sparta, NC 28675 P: (336) 200-0203

www.alleghanychallengecourse.org

See our ad on page 24.

Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1525 www.blueridgebdc.org Dialogue Matters 563 Rector Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-657-3032 www.dialoguematters.us.com See our ad on page 56.

High Country Workforce Development Board 468 New Market Blvd Boone, NC 28607 PH: (828) 265-5434 www.highcountrywdb.com

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Business Consultation & Counseling Services Cont.

Computer & Technology Services

Miles J.O.B. Fund 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5646 www.jobfund.org

Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1525 www.blueridgebdc.org

Child Care Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission/Head Start 1747 Hwy 21 N Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7284 Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Road Glade Valley, NC 28627 PH: 336-363-2604 / 869-0195 www.campcheerio.org Ollie's Small World 28 N Sparta Parkway Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4775 olliessmallworld@yahoo.com Cleaning Services Property Care David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek, NC 28663 PH: 336-359-8818 jdrpaint@aol.com See our ad on page 45.

Look Up Cleaning Services 6446 US Hwy 21 S Thurmond, NC 28683 PH: 336-957-3319 786-447-8261 See our ad on page 54.

Professional Networks, Inc. 307 Meadow Street Galax, VA 24333 PH: 276-236-8226 888-544-7544 www.pronetsweb.com Employment Services Alleghany Job Link 115 Atwood St., Ste C Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-9675 Equipment Rental Scott's Rent-All 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1626 800-553-2322 See our ad on pages 7 & 53.

Event Planning Innovative Occasions 219 Cherry Lane Rd Glade Valley, NC 28626 PH: 336-363-2560 www.mtnwedding.com

Stewarts' Rental Cleaning Service 124 Old Greene Road Ennice, NC 28623 PH: 336-657-3535

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Farms Dogs By Debbie 2418 Grandview Drive Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2039 See our ad on page 50.

Fodder Trot Trail Corn Maze 305 Gambill Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-6293 www.otgs.net Funeral Homes Grandview Memorial Funeral Home 789 Grandview Drive Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5621

www.grandviewfuneralhome.com

Garbage, Debris & Waste Disposal Alleghany Garbage Service 196 Atwood St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4413 Graphic Design Blue Ridge Graphics 709 Ballard's Private Drive Blountsville, TN 37617 PH: (423) 323-4303 423-202-4564 www.blueridgegraphics.com

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Graphic Design Cont.

Insurance

Donihe Graphics, Inc. 766 Brookside Drive Kingsport, TN 37660 PH: (423) 246-2800 800-251-0337 www.donihe.com

BB&T Bank 173 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4326 www.bbt.com

Imaging Specialists, Inc. 3 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3002 www.imagingspecialists.net Interstate Graphics, Inc 3208 Hanover Road Johnson City, TN 37602 PH: (423) 282-1511 www.igi4color.com See our ad on page 52.

Minors Printing 1208A Industrial Park Road Wilkesboro, NC 28697 PH: 336-818-0950 800-678-9083 www.minorsprinting.com Mountain Endeavors 4864 Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2433 www.mountainendeavors.com

First Community Bank 57 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2265 www.fcbresource.com See our ad on page 49.

The Brady Agency, LLC 484 South Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8717 www.nationwide.com LifeStore Bank & Insurance 403 South Main St Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7990 www.golifestore.com See our ad on page 48.

New River Insurance P O Box 763 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2100 newriverins@skybest.com See our ad on page 24.

Parkway Custom Insurance PowerLink Communications Associates P O Box 73 13306 US Highway 221S Ennice, NC 28623 Fleetwood, NC 28626 PH: 336-657-8043 PH: 336-877-2614 www.powerlinkcommunications.com 866-219-0545 Precision Printing 1302 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 PH: (828) 265-0004

www.precisionprintinggroup.com

Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5989 888-355-5989 www.presnellsonline.com Heating Oil/Propane G&B Energy 1070 N. Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com See our ad on page 47.

Home Town Oil & LP Gas 1154 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7000 hometownoil@skybest.com

www.parkwaycustominsurance.com

See our ad on page 56.

Medical, Health & Fitness Alleghany Care & Rehabilitation Center 179 Combs Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2441/877-474-5099 www.sparta-nc.com/acr Alleghany Children's Dental Center 665 South Main St., Ste 202 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7228 elkspur@aol.com

Alleghany Family Practice 214 Doctors St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-327-5606 Alleghany Memorial Hospital 233 Doctors St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5511 www.amhsparta.org Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 85 Hospital Road Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-7844 www.alleghanypcc.org Alleghany Wellness Center 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2944

www.alleghanywellnesscenter.com

See our ad on page 16.

Ashley Flowers Family Dentistry 507 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3434 www.spartasmiles.com See our ad on page 49.

G. Terry Johnson, DDS, PA 147 Doctors Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8299 circumvolo@skybest.com Generations Home Health Agency 665 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1755 www.generationshha.com See our ad on page 54.

High Country Home Health & Hospice 81 West Doughton Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2102 www.highcountryhomehealth.org See our ad on page 54.

Holistic Health & Wellness 325 South Main St. Alleghany Chiropractic Center Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-1666 771 S. Main St. www.holistic-healthonline.com Sparta, NC 28675 See our ad on page 56.

PH: 336-372-2005 See our ad on page 56.

Internal Medicine of Alleghany, PLLC Alleghany Eye Clinic 248 Doctors St., Suite A 665 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2481 PH: 336-372-2253 bphil@intraoptics.com See our ad on page 49.

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It Works!

81 White Oak Lane Piney Creek, NC 28663 PH: 336-200-2180 www.gjones.itworks.net Keith Oliver, OD 18 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4493 keitholiverod@hotmail.com Kummer Associates 171 Ivy Lane Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-363-2525 www.ka-lifewellness.com Living Water's Home Care 623 Hendrix Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5978 800-986-5978 lwhc@skybest.com New River Behavioral Healthcare 1650 N. C. Hwy 18 South Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4095 www.newriver.org

Rose Glen Village 407 West Main Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697 PH: 336-667-2952 www.roseglenwilkesboro.com Villages of Ashe 151 Village Park Drive West Jefferson, NC 28694 PH: 336-846-1008 www.villagesofashe.com See our ad on page 50.

Pest Control Advanced Pest Control 5754 Fox Ridge Road Ennice, NC 28623 PH: ( 33) 657-0065 Quality Control 316 C St. N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 PH: 336-667-9607 Pet Care Dogs By Debbie 2418 Grandview Drive Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2039 See our ad on page 50.

Save A Pet Foundation of Alleghany P O Box 44 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-657-8383 www.alleghany.petfinder.com

Rebecca Todd Massage Therapist 325 S. Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-200-2213 www.holistic-healthonline.com Photography & Framing See our ad on page 56.

Presnell's Printing & Photography Sparta Blue Ridge 1397 US Hwy 21 S Medical Group Sparta, NC 28675 665 S Main Street #206 PH: 336-372-5989 / 888-355-5989 Sparta, NC 28675 www.presnellsonline.com PH: 336-372-5911 www.blueridgemd.com Studio Roxie 381 S. Main St. Nursing Homes & Sparta, NC 28675 Residential Care PH: 336-372-6544 www.studioroxie.com Alleghany Care & See our ad on page 24.

Rehabilitation Center 179 Combs Street Printing Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2441 Donihe Graphics, Inc. 877-474-5099 766 Brookside Drive www.sparta-nc.com/acr Kingsport, TN 37660 PH: (423) 246-2800 Alleghany County 800-251-0337 Group Homes, Inc. www.donihe.com 133 Health Services Road Sparta, NC 28675 Imaging Specialists, Inc. PH: 336-372-5671 3 North Main St. abvp@skybest.com Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3002 www.imagingspecialists.net

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Interstate Graphics, Inc 3208 Hanover Road Johnson City, TN 37602 PH: (423) 282-1511 www.igi4color.com See our ad on page 52.

Minors Printing 1208A Industrial Park Road Wilkesboro, NC 28697 PH: 336-818-0950 800-678-9083 www.minorsprinting.com Precision Printing 1302 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 PH: (828) 265-0004 www.precisionprintinggroup.com Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5989 888-355-5989 www.presnellsonline.com Screen Printing ,Embroidery & Quilting Services Hollyberries Quilting Studio P O Box 1227 Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-363-5252

www.hollyberriesquiltingstudio.com

See our ad on page 16.

Mountain Endeavors 4864 Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-2433 www.mountainendeavors.com Olde Town Embroidery & Tattoo 67 West Whitehead Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4421 www.threadslingers.com See our ad on page 58.

Tanning, Massage & Spa Services Magic Home Entertainment 419 E. Main St. Jefferson, NC 28640 PH: 336-846-5603 866-846-5603 www.magichent.com Rebecca Todd Massage Therapist 325 S. Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-200-2213 www.holistic-healthonline.com See our ad on page 56.

SERVICE DIRECTORY Tanning, Massage & Spa Services Cont.

Skintastic 1284 Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-6464 jtm52@skybest.com Studio Roxie 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-6544 www.studioroxie.com See our ad on page 24.

Transportation Service Alleghany In Motion 90 South Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-8747 www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov See our ad on page 19.

Tattoo Services Olde Town Embroidery & Tattoo 67 West Whitehead Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4421 www.threadslingers.com See our ad on page 58.

Utilities Alleghany Cablevision 17 N Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-5801 alleghanycablevision@yahoo.com Blue Ridge Electric Membership Co 1889 US Hwy. 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-4646 www.blueridgeemc.com See our ad on page 52.

Carolina West Wireless 1307 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro, NC 28697 PH: 336-973-5000 800-235-5007 www.carolinawest.com Skyline Membership Corp/Skybest Communications Inc 199 Grayson Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 PH: 336-372-1350 800-759-2226 www.skyline.org See our ad on page 52.

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21 Wireless, Inc 665 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 335-372-2355 www.my21wireless.com See our ad on page 48.

Web Development Blue Ridge Graphics 709 Ballard's Private Drive Blountsville, TN 37617 PH: (423) 323-4303 423-202-4564 www.blueridgegraphics.com Imaging Specialists, Inc. 3 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PH: 336-372-3002 www.imagingspecialists.net Professional Networks, Inc. 307 Meadow Street Galax, VA 24333 PH: 276-236-8226 888-544-7544 www.pronetsweb.com

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