Sparta Magazine 2012 by Joan Johnson

SPARTA A LLEGHANY C OUNTY

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B LUE R IDGE

2012

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

WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

SPARTA A LLEGHANY C OUNTY

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Explore the rhythm... County Map...................................................... 4 Welcome to Sparta, North Carolina............ 7 Opportunities to Learn....................................8 Exploring........................................................... 8 Arts & Heritage Organizations • Artisans’ Studios • Attractions & Music Venues • Education & Government • Galleries & Museums • Golf Courses • Parks • Recreation • Wineries & Wine Making Supplies • Activities, Festivals & Events...................10, 11 A Small Town Pulls Together........................13 Mountain Life..................................................13 Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups • Christmas Tree Farms • Churches & Ministries • Clubs & Civic Organizations • Farms •Industrial & Manufacturing • Service Organizations • Important Numbers.......................................17 Demographics.................................................17 Shopping.......................................................... 19 Apparel • Arts & Crafts • Book Sales • Convenience Stores • Electronics/Cell/Video • Floor & Wall Coverings • Florists • Fruits, Vegetables & Meat • Furniture & Home Decor • Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles • Groceries & Food Markets • Hardware Stores • Jewelry Stores • Motorcycle Apparel & Western Tack • Office Supplies & Equipment • Pharmacies • Sporting Goods & Gun Shops • Thrift Stores & Consignment Sales • Wineries & Supplies • Wood Stoves •

Come Stay With Us....................................... 25 Apartments • Bed and Breakfast Inns • Campgrounds & RV Developments • Conference & Retreat Centers • Motels • Vacation Rental Cabins & Homes • Dining & Catering............................................ 35 Catering • Coffee Shops • Delis • Restaurants • Real Estate and Construction....................... 39 Architects • Building Supplies • Cabinetry & Woodworking • Construction & Renovations • Electricians & Plumbers • Excavating & Hauling • Guttering •Heating & AC Equipment • Home & Condo Developments & Gated Communities • Land Surveying • Manufactured Housing • Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing • Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers • Renewable Energy • Well Drilling • Windows • Wood Stoves • Services Directory.......................................... 49 Accountants, Bookkeeping & Tax Services • Advertising, Marketing & Media • Architects • Attorneys • Audio/Video Production • Automotive Parts & Services • Banks & Financial Services • Business Consultation & Counseling Services • Child Care • Cleaning Services & Property Care • Computer & Technology Services • Employment Services • Equipment Rental • Event Planning • Funeral Homes • Garbage/Waste Disposal • Graphic Design • Hair Care & Related Services • Heating Oil / Propane • Insurance • Medical, Health & Fitness • Nursing Homes & Residential Care • Pet Care • Photography & Framing • Printing •Tanning, Massage & Spa Services Transportation • Utilities • Web Development • Cover photography by Blue Ridge Graphics.

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

MAP OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY

WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

Welcome To Sparta... This issue of the SPARTA Magazine features barns and particularly those barns adorned with quilt squares. The squares began as a project of the Alleghany Quilters' Guild. I say began, because a number of individuals have taken to creating and mounting squares as well. With the beauty of the mountains and the rustic nature of the most barns, the colorful squares grab your eye and add so much to the landscape. Modern barns are typically metal buildings. They serve a purpose, but they will never stir the soul the way a century-old unpainted barn does. The Alleghany Quilter' Guild has brought new life to this ancient art and enriched our community with the barn quilt project. Their annual Guild Show at the County Fairgrounds fills the Black Building with color and demonstrates the depth and variety of skill of these local artisans.

Two articles attempt to capture the spirit of what makes this community special. "Mountain Life - a small town pulls together" on page 13 tells the beginning of what is an ongoing story for one of our top young athletes. "Exploring - opportunities to learn and enjoy" on page 8 highlights how the community and schools come together. I hope you enjoy them. Make plans to visit soon. Sparta and Alleghany County are so convenient to I-77 and the North Carolina Piedmont. Just take exit 83 (northbound traffic) or exit 85 and follow US 21 north up the Blue Ridge. And when you do, be sure to stop in the Visitors' Center. We are in the rock building with the green awning on Main Street, across from the Farmers Hardware parking lot. We always enjoy meeting new faces and sharing about our community. - 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

EXPLORE

Exploring…opportunities to learn • Arts & Heritage Organizations • Artisans' Studios • Attractions & Music Venues • Education & Government • Galleries & Museums • Golf Courses • Parks • Recreation • Wineries & Supplies

Terry McGrady speaks with a slow drawl that identifies him as a native of these mountains. Owner of City Body Shop, he learned the business from his late father and is passing those skills to his son. This is McGrady's day job. Like many in this small, closeknit community, volunteering is second nature. A 28 year veteran of the Sparta-Alleghany Volunteer Fire Department -- 12 as chief -- he's always ready to lend a hand. Today, he's painting soapbox derby cars for Alleghany Schools’ CTE (Career & Technology Education) program. "I like helping kids," McGrady says, calling attention to the teeth he's added to give the car character. Not long ago youngsters learned practical engineering tinkering and repairing equipment on the small farms that dotted the countryside. Now large farms are the norm and those skills are not part of many childhoods. "The hot jobs are in CTE fields," Patti Cox, student services director, says. "Kids love it. They forget they're in school." Students are introduced to the program in middle grades, when career interests are formed. Soapbox derby cars help teach basic mechanics. Middle grade students are also preparing for more demanding robotics competition at nearby

Arts & Heritage Organizations Alleghany Arts Council P O Box 962 Sparta NC 28675 336-363-2312 Alleghany Community Theatre PO Box 206 Sparta NC 28675 336-687-1847

AlleghanyCommunityTheatre.com

Alleghany HistoricalGenealogical Society Historical Museum PO Box 817 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 ahgs.org Alleghany Quilters Guild 655 Rio Vista Lane Independence VA 24348 276-773-9554 See ad on page 20. Lucky's Plott 218 Valley Vista Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2966 luckysplott.com

Appalachian State University in Boone. Half of a classroom is modeled after the competition arena for remotely controlled vehicles that look as if they were constructed from an old Erector Set. "This is our first year of robotics competition and students learn as they go." Joey Whisnant, CTE instructor, explains. Their current challenge is perfecting the grippers on the robotic arms. McGrady stands amazed at what school offers today. "I learned the job from my dad. Otherwise I got by on old-fashioned horse sense." In addition to public school, the Blue Ridge Christian School recently began classes in Sparta. Living in a small community, educational quality and choice are not sacrificed.

Artisans' Studios Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1710 sparta-nc.com/brwoodcrafters See ad on page 22. Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4604 caterpots.com See ad on page 21.

Shaw Fine Woodworking 3727 Hwy 18 S Sparta NC 28675 336-529-4080 See ad on page 19. Studio Redwood 4 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7111 studioredwood.com Attractions & Music Venues

Little River Gallery 33A North Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3007 See ad on page 22.

Alleghany Jubilee 27 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4591 alleghanyjubilee.com

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

Blue Ridge Santa 563 Rector Road Ennice NC 28623 336-657-3032 blueridgesanta.com

Pottery Place 555 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3443 See ad on page 18.

Fodder Trot Trail, Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch 1730 NC Hwy 18 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6293 otgs.net

EXPLORE Attractions & Music Venues Cont. Gem Valley LLC 2489 Little Peak Creek Road Jefferson NC 28640 336-982-5177 GemValleyNC.com Silver Dollar Music Park 214 Glade Valley Church Rd. Glade Valley NC 28627 336-372-6874 silverdollarmusicpark.com

Alleghany Historical Genealogical Society Historical Museum PO Box 817 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 ahgs.org

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-957-8185 ncparks.gov

Blue Ridge Gallery 103 Gallery Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 See ad on page 18. blueridgefineart.com

Alleghany Rifle Assoc. Inc. P O Box 986 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5686 alleghanyrifleclub.com

Kennedy Store 15 Turkey Knob Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4900 See ad on page 21.

Alleghany Wellness Center 508 Collins Rd. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2944 See ad on page 17. alleghanywellnesscenter.com

The Magic Show 22 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 Little River Gallery 336-372-2039 See ad on page 48. 33A North Main Street Sparta NC 28675 Education & Government 336-372-3007 See ad on page 22. Alleghany County Studio Redwood Government 4 South Main Street 348 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7111 336-372-4179 studioredwood.com alleghanycounty-nc.gov Golf Courses Alleghany County School Administration High Meadows 85 Peachtree St. Country Club Sparta NC 28675 P O Box 440 336-372-4345 See ad on page 12. 1288 Country Club Rd. alleghany.k12.nc.us Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2622 Blue Ridge Christian School highmeadowscountryclub.com 61 Wee Care Ave. Sparta NC 28675 New River Country Club 336-572-2573 611 Golf Course Road blueridgechristianschool.org Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4869 High Country Workforce sparta-nc.com/newrivergolf Development Board 468 New Market Blvd Olde Beau Golf Club Boone NC 28607 729 Olde Beau Blvd. 828-265-5434 Roaring Gap NC 28668 highcountrywdb.com 336-363-3333 oldebeau.com See ad on page 6. Town of Sparta Parks 304 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4257 townofsparta.org Blue Ridge Parkway 43705 Blue Ridge Parkway Laurel Springs NC 28644 Wilkes Community College 828-372-1947 NPS.gov/blri 115 Atwood Street Sparta NC 28675 Crouse Park 336-372-5061 wilkescc.edu 60 Cherry Street Sparta, NC 28675 Galleries and Museums 336-372-4257 townofsparta.org/parks.html Alleghany Arts & Crafts 36 N. Main St. New River State Park Sparta NC 28675 358 New River State Park Road 336-372-1776 Laurel Springs NC 28644 See ad on page 6. 336-982-2587 ncparks.gov

Recreation

Razor's EDGE Skatepark 115 E Whitehead Street Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0858 skaterazorsedge.com River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center 58 Blue Ridge Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2695 See ad on back cover. Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Rd. Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2267 rivercampUSA.com Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental 2966 Garvey Bridge Rd Crumpler NC 28617 336-982-9439 riversidecanoeing.com The Clubhouse at River Country Estates 139 Pera Tree Lane Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-2685 sparta-nc.com/rce Wineries & Supplies Chateau Laurinda Vineyard/Bed & Breakfast 690 Reeves Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2562 chateaulaurindavineyards.com Grapestompers 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 grapestompers.com Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 thistlemeadowwinery.com

EVENTS

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 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 our calendar at CoolSparta.com, call the number listed with the event or call the Chamber at 800-3725473 or 336-372-5473 to confirm dates, times and details before making your plans to attend. 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. Historic 1908 Courthouse Jam: Every Wednesday beginning at 7p in Independence, VA. Local musicians jam in this historic setting. 276-773-2471 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 weekend concerts and good food at Freebornes Eatery & Lodge in Laurel Springs., Parkway Mile Post 248. Freebornes.com 877-528-7356 Blue Ridge Music Center: Saturday and Sunday concerts, and weekly programs June through mid-October, Parkway Mile Post 213. BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org 276-236-5309 Parkway Ranger Programs: June through October, craft demonstrations at Brinegar Cabin(Parkway Mile Post 238.5), Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Ranger programs at the campground(Mile Post 239), Friday and Saturday. Call 540-745-9680 for times. Silver Dollar Music Park: Local bands and other weekend entertainment. Full restaurant. www.SilverDollarMusicPark.com 336-372-6874. Saturday Music in the Park: Crouse Park, Sparta, June 9- Sept. 1. Details CoolSparta.com 800-372-5473 EVENTS CALENDAR Studio Tours: Local artisans and craftspeople open their studios to demonstrate and show off their handiwork: June 15-17 and Oct. 19-21. Details at NCMountainArtsAdventure.com Lawn Mower Racing: Locals experience NASCAR thrills on a smaller, less expensive scale. Races held at the County Fairgrounds. Call 800-372-5473 for dates. Wine Festivals: Amateur winemakers showcase their talent at Grapestompers/ThistleMeadow Winery in Laurel Springs, Sunday, May 27, 12n-5p. In the fall, the annual Wine Tasting features area vintners, Sunday, Oct. 7, 12n-5p. www.ThistleMeadowWinery.com 800-233-1505 Summer Jamboree: There are many special activities Memorial Day through August calendared later in the year. Check the Chamber's online calendar at CoolSparta.com or drop by the Visitors' Center, 58 South Main, for a Summer Jamboree Calendar. Our foyer is always open.

EVENTS Big Daddy Love Concert: Up and coming contemporary bluegrass-country band, May 19. Silverdollarmusicpark.com 336-372-6874 Memorial Ceremony & Parade: Saturday, May 26. Courthouse lawn ceremony at 1pm, parade follows. Luke Fest: Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little headline this all day benefit for Luke Hampton. Gospel, bluegrass and classic rock area bands also perform, June 3, Sunday afternoon, concert. Call for details: 800-372-5473. Go Skate Day 2012: Saturday June 23, 11a until. Live music, dramas & skateboarding competition. Sponsored by the Razors EDGE Skatepark & Youth Ministry. skaterazorsedge.com 336-657-0858 July 4th: Parades celebrating the country's independence wind down Sparta's Main Street beginning at 2p, Saturday, June 30 and on July 4 in Independence, VA beginning at 10a. Everyone is invited back to Sparta 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 Music & Crafts Show: Saturday July 7, at the County Fairgrounds. Crafts 9a-5p; Music 5-9p 336-372-8956 Alleghany Fiddlers Convention: The best of traditional mountain music in competition, July 20-21 at the County Fairgrounds. AlleghanyFiddlersConvention.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 27-28, 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). Demolition Derby: Aug. 18, County Fairgrounds. Details TBA 800-372-5473 Alleghany County Fair: Aug. 23-25. Carnival, agricultural displays. 336-372-5597 Mountain Heritage Festival: Some 100 food and craft vendors and demonstrators spread out on Main Street for this celebration of mountain life Saturday, September 15. Music and dance entertainment. Sparta-NC.com/heritage 800-372-5473 Mountain Foliage Festival & Grand Privy Race: Saturday, October 13, 9a-4p. Arts and crafts vendors and bluegrass music at the historic courthouse. Kids' activities include pony rides, pumpkin painting and inflatable slides. Privy racing begins at 11a on Main Street. 276-773-2471 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 Christmas Parades march down Sparta's Main Street, beginning at 2p on Saturday, Nov. 24, and down Independence's Main Street, Saturday, Dec. 1, beginning at 3p. The annual Christmas Craft Fair: Find a special handmade gift, Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Black Building at the County Fairgrounds.

MOUNTAIN LIFE

Mountain Life…a small town pulls together

Dec. 3, 2011, Alleghany High School Senior, Luke Hampton, the state's top-ranked 1A wrestler at 182 pounds, tripped as he lunged at his opponent. He went head-first into a wall and fell lifeless to the floor. Lives change in an instant. Air-lifted to Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston-Salem, emergency surgery repaired damage to his C5 and C6 vertebra. Even before the full extent of his injuries were known, "the school came together to support one of its own," AHS Principal Chris Barnes said. Students showed up wearing green and yellow ribbons (school colors) as a tribute. T-shirts were printed for sale. Signs - large and small, some hand-lettered began showing up in town and along US 21, all proclaiming the same sentiment: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fund raising began for the $40,000 not covered by insurance to airlift Luke to the Shepherd Center, a center for spinal injuries in Atlanta. In spite of lean times and a population under 12,000, a BBQ lunch and auction raised over $20,000. Donations now exceed $100,000. The high school's electrical trades instructor found volunteers who began building a handicap friendly addition to

Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups

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

the Hampton home with donated materials. Luke's mother, Benita Hampton, a community college administrator, is learning how to feed her paralyzed son, bath him, and move him with a lift. Luke's spirits are buoyed by the stream of visitors who make the 700 mile round trip to Atlanta. His injury has taught the family patience and small improvements give them hope. "Doctors tell us the spinal cord was not broken, but it's slow to heal. It may be two years before we know how much he can recover," she says. Many have expressed wonder at how everyone has rallied for Luke. Personally, I've never been prouder of my town. ~Bob Bamberg

Alleghany Republican Party P O Box 652 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2012 alleghanygop.org

Alleghany Christmas Tree Association 90 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 Alleghany Rifle Association 336-372-5597 alleghanycta.com P O Box 986 Sparta NC 28675 Alleghany Council on Aging 336-372-5686 85 E. Whitehead St. alleghanyrifleclub.com Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4640 Better Business Bureau 500 W. 5th St. Suite 202 Alleghany County Winston Salem NC 27101 Community Foundation 800 777-8348 bbb.org 74 13th Ave. NE Hickory NC 28601 Friends of 828-328-1237 Alleghany Library nccommunityfoundation.org 122 N Main Alleghany Democratic Party Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5573 NWRL.org P O Box 231 See ad on page 12. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2591ncdp.org High Country Healthcare System Alleghany County Home 81 West Doughton Street Builders Assoc. Sparta NC 28675 PO Box 489 336-372-2102 Sparta NC 28675 highcountryhomehealth.org 336-657-7610 alleghanyhomebuilders.com

Miles J.O.B. Fund 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 jobfund.org Razor's EDGE Skatepark & Youth Ministry 115 E Whitehead Street Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0858 skaterazorsedge.com Save A Pet Foundation P O Box 44 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-8383 alleghany.petfinder.com SCORE c/o AEC 130 Poplar Level Connector Boone NC 28607 336-982-5330 score.org VFW Post 7034 P O Box 7038 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8540

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MOUNTAIN LIFE Christmas Tree Farms Alleghany Christmas Tree Association 90 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5597 alleghanycta.com Bickerstaff's Trees Inc. 92 Greenery Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8866 bickerstafftrees.com See ad on page 17. Edwards Choose & Cut 1767 Big Oak Road Ennice NC 28623 336-657-3463 edwardsfamilyfarms.com Joe Edwards Christmas Tree Farm 103 Gallery Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 blueridgefineart.com Lil' Grandfather Mtn. Choose & Cut Farm 15371 NC Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-372-9613 lilgrand.com

Papa Goats Tree Farm and Vacation Rentals 687 Three Creeks Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3055 sparta-nc.com/papagoat Reeves Ridge Christmas Trees 3452 New Haven Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7312 bestfreshchristmastree.com River Hill Tree Farm 459 River Hill Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2721 Roberts Tree Farm 223 Wilson Road Ennice NC 28623 336-657-8587 Sam Miller Trees 4633 NC Hwy. 18 South Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2365

Clubs & Civic Organizations Dirty Fingers Garden Club 1297 Garvey Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-2285 New River Shrine Club 2784 US 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1458 See ad on page 12.

Churches & Ministries Christ Episcopal Church 2543 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7983 christchurchalleghany.org

Sparta Lions Club P.O. Box 1002 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6556 spartalions.com See ad on page 16.

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 1276 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3070 ccfsparta.org

McInnis Tree Farm 468 Presnell Rd. Ennice NC 28623 336-657-8072 Motsinger Trees at Pine Shadows Farm 147 Camp Butler Rd. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2065 motsingertrees.com

First Baptist Church 202 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8446 spartafirstbaptistchurch.com

Old Quarry Farm 2076 Shawtown Rd. Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-3556

Sparta United Methodist Church 90 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4441 umcsparta.com

Rotary Club of Alleghany P O Box 1293 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6244 sparta-nc.com/rotary See ad on page 16.

Maines Tree Farm 113 Bob's Ln Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2901 mainestreefarm.com

Northeast Tree Farms Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 570 -985-1519 netreefarms.com

Sparta Presbyterian Church 60 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5045 spartapresbyterian.org

Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center 24 Pendry Drive Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2951 laurelridge.org Mountain Laurel Moravian Fellowship 91 Transou Road Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-657-3032 Sparta Church of God 99 Moxley Hollow Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4212 spartachurchofgod.com

Farms Chilly Water Farm 442 Laurel Glenn Church Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2552 Crosscreek Farms 2418 Nile Rd. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8574 crosscreekfarmnc.com See our ad on page 50. Dogs By Debbie The Gentle Farm 2418 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2039 See our ad on page 14. Fodder Trot Trail Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch 1730 NC Hwy 18 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6293 otgs.net

MOUNTAIN LIFE Industry & Manufacturing

Service Organizations

Amano Pioneer Eclipse 1 Eclipse Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8080 pioneer-eclipse.com

Alleghany Cares Inc 25 Womble St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5959 alleghanycares.com See ad on page 5.

International Pipes & Accessories LLC 1731 U.S. Hwy 21 S. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5521drgrabow.net

Alleghany Community Foundation 74 13th Ave. NE Hickory NC 28601 828-328-1237 nccommunityfoundation.org

NAPCO Inc. 120 Trojan Ave. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5228 napcousa.com Parker Sales & Serivce 69 Parker Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2812 psasinc.com TruLine Truss Inc. 3225 U.S. Hwy. 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2226 See ad on page 41.

Alleghany Cooperative Ext. 90 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5597 Alleghany.CES.NCSU.edu Alleghany Partnership for Children 994 North Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2846 alleghanykids.com Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission 1747 Hwy 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7284

Miles J.O.B. Fund 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 jobfund.org Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club 1297 Garvey Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2285 Rotary Club of Alleghany P O Box 1293 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6244 sparta-nc.com/rotary See ad on page 16. Sparta Lions Club P.O. Box 1002 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6556 spartalions.com See ad on page 16. Sparta Revitalization Committee PO Box 1020 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8956

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I M P O R TA N T N U M B E R S UTILITIES Alleghany Cablevision (336) 372-5801 Blue Ridge Electric (336) 372-4646 Charter Communication (888) 438-2427 SkyLine Telephone (336) 372-1350 Embarq Telephone (866) 304-6820

WEEKLY SERVICES Alleghany Garbage Service (336) 372-4413 EDUCATION Alleghany County Schools (336) 372-4345 WCC/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

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: 11,155 (2010 census) • Sparta, NC: 1789 (2010 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

SHOPPING

Shopping... • Apparel • Arts & Crafts • Book Sales • Convenience Stores • Electronics/Cell/Video • Flooring & Wall Coverings • Florists • Fruits,Vegetables & Meats • Furniture & Home Décor • Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles • Groceries & Food Markets • Hardware Stores • Jewelry Stores • Motorcycle Apparel & Western Tack • 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 336-372-5959 alleghanycares.com See ad on page 5. Fox Creek Leather 2029 Elk Creek Parkway Independence VA 24348 276- 773-3131 foxcreekleather.com See ad on back cover. Gill's Jeans & Things 42 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8856

Touch of Grace 38 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5551 Art & Craft Stores Alleghany Arts & Crafts 36 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1776 See ad on page 6. Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 blueridgefineart.com See ad on page 18.

Little River Gallery of Sparta 33A North Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3007 See ad on page 22. Mangum Pottery 280 Turkey Hollow Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5291 mangumpottery.com See ad on page 22. Pottery Place of Sparta 555 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3443 See ad on page 18.

Murphy's Mercantile 6 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1988 See ad on page 23.

Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1710 sparta-nc.com/brwoodcrafters

Quilts by Delta 36 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5838 sparta-nc.com/delta

S&L Outdoor Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5686 sloutdoors.com See ad on page 21.

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4604 caterpots.com See ad on page 21.

Shaw Fine Woodworking 3727 Hwy 18 S Sparta NC 28675 336-529-4080 See ad on page 19.

See ad on page 22.

SHOPPING

Art & Craft Stores Cont. Studio Redwood 4 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7111 studioredwood.com Book Sales Books 'N Friends 35 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5155 See ad on page 12. Convenience Stores Betty's Convenience Store & Deli 235 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4530 See ad on page 34. Pro Stop 10806 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-9000

Twin Oaks General Store & CafĂŠ 24 US Hwy 221 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5470 Electronics/Cell/Video 21 Wireless Inc. 665 S Main Street Box 16 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-CELL my21wireless.com See ad on page 27. Carolina West Wireless 1307 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro NC 28697 336-973-5000 carolinawest.com Radio Shack/Alleghany Electronics 665 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3474 Innovative Occasions 665 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6483 mtnwedding.com 20

Flooring/Wall Coverings Custom Wall & Floor Covering 1585 U.S. Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4730 Florists Halsey Drug / The Blossom Shop 55 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5599 Innovative Occasions 665 Trojan Village Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6483 mtnwedding.com Sparta Florist & Gifts 151 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8344 sparta-florist.com Touch of Grace 38 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5551

SHOPPING Fruits, Vegetables & Meats Village Emporium 665 S Main Street Alleghany County Box TV 211 Farmer's Market Sparta NC 28675 60 Cherry Street 336-372-2247 Sparta NC 28675 See ad on page 20. 336-372-5597 Gifts, Antiques & Crosscreek Farms Collectibles 2418 Nile Rd. Sparta NC 28675 Kennedy Store 336-372-8574 15 Turkey Knob Road crosscreekfarmnc.com Sparta NC 28675 See our ad on page 50. 336-372-4900 See ad on page 21. Sparta Produce 35 E Doughton Street Murphy's Mercantile Sparta NC 28675 6 S Main Street 336-200-2924 Sparta NC 28675 Furniture & Home DĂŠcor 336-372-1988 See ad on page 23. Blue Ridge Emporium Posh Fox at the Gap 10927 US Highway 21 South 10436 Hwy 21S Roaring Gap NC 28668 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3999 336-363-2189 Sparta Florist & Gifts Posh Fox 151 S Main Street 10927 US Highway 21 South Sparta NC 28675 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-372-8344 336-363-3999 sparta-florist.com

Studio Redwood 4 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7111 studioredwood.com Village Emporium 665 S Main Street Box TV 211 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2247 See ad on page 20. Wild Woody's 14234 Highway 18S Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-984-8088 See ad on page 32. Grocery & Food Markets Food Lion Inc. 381 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5585 foodlion.com Kennedy Store 15 Turkey Knob Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4900 See ad on page 21.

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SHOPPING Grocery & Food Markets Lowes Foods 665 Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5691 lowesfoods.com Pops Country Store 3035 US Hwy 221 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5000 Pro Stop 10806 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-9000 Sparta Produce 35 E Doughton Street Sparta NC 28675 336-200-2924 Hardware Stores Blevins Building Supply 7258 US Hwy 21 South Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2216 blevinsbuildingsupplyinc.com See ad on page 38. Farmers Hardware 11 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8990 Jewelry Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 blueridgefineart.com See ad on page 18. Gem Valley LLC 2489 Little Peak Creek Rd. Jefferson NC 28640 336-982-5177 gemvalleync.com Lemons' Jewelry Inc. 381 S. Main St. Suite 110 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5725 Motorcycle Apparel & Western Tack Fox Creek Leather 2029 Elk Creek Parkway Independence VA 24348 Toll Free 800-766-4165 foxcreekleather.com See ad on back cover.

Office Supplies & Equipment

Wineries & Wine Making Supplies

Professional Networks 307 Meadow Street Galax VA 24333 276-236-8226 pronetsweb.com

Chateau Laurinda Vineyard/Bed & Breakfast 690 Reeves Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2562 chateaulaurindavineyards.com

Quality Business Services Inc. 101 6th St. Suite 15 North Wilkesboro NC 28659 336-838-2957 Pharmacies

Grapestompers 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 grapestompers.com

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

Thistle Meadow Winery Inc. 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 thistlemeadowwinery.com

Sporting Goods & Gun Shops

Wood Stoves

S&L Outdoor Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5686 sloutdoors.com See ad on page 21. Thrift Store & Consignment Sales Alleghany Cares Inc 25 Womble St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5959 alleghanycares.com See ad on page 5. Alleghany Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop 11372 US Hwy 21 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3194

G&B Energy 1070 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 gbenergy.com See ad on page 40. Stout's Country Hearth 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5400 See ad on page 22.

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Apartments New Sparta LLC / Pine Ridge Apartments 47 Poplar St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8668 sparta-nc.com/pineridgeapts Campgrounds & RV Developments Blue Ridge Parkway Doughton Park Mile Post 241 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8877 nps.gov/blri Miller's Campground 793 Miller Rd Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2828 millerscamping.com New River State Park 358 New River State Park Rd Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-982-2587 ncparks.gov

Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Rd. Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2267 rivercampUSA.com Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental 2966 Garvey Bridge Rd Crumpler NC 28617 336-982-9439 riversidecanoeing.com Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-957-8185 ncparks.gov Wild Woody's 14234 Highway 18S Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-984-8088 See our ad on page 32.

Conference & Retreat Centers Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2604 campcheerio.org Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center 124 Pendry Drive Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2951 laurelridge.org Mountain View Lodge & Cabins 164 Mountain View Lodge Dr. Glendale Springs NC 28629 336-207-7677 MtnViewLodge.com The Clubhouse at River Country Estates 139 Pera Tree Lane Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-2685 sparta-nc.com/rce

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Come Stay With Us... 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.

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

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

There's lodging for almost any pocketbook, and you'll always be greeted with our special brand of mountain hospitality.

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.

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• 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 26

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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 1-2 $140

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

$90

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 27.

$110 to $143

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

$110 to $160

Mountain Hearth Lodge 110 Mountain Hearth Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8743 mountainhearthlodge.com See our ad on page 28.

$89 to $229

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Motels Alleghany Inn 341 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2501/ 888-372-2501 www.AlleghanyInn.com See our ad on page 26.

$57 to 64 $89

Freeborneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 24.

$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

$45 to 35 $99

Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes Indicates internet available. Riverbend of Alleghany, LLC 1602 White Pine Dr. Ennice, NC 28623 P: (305) 710-2935 www.CyberRentals.com/rental/pl122930 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 pages 25 and 30.

$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 30.

$80

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

$70

Blue Ridge Mountain House 764 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 P: (910) 526-6734 www.Sparta-NC.com/MountainHouse See our ad on page 25.

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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 30.

$150 to $165

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The Dairy Barn 1103 Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 25.

$65 2 2-4

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

From $160

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

$80 to $100

Freeborneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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

$95 to $110

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

$125 to $140

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 30.

$80

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

$90

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 37.

$125 to $175

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$75

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

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$125 to $150

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

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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.

$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

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

$135 to $195

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North Carolina Retreat at Little River 307 Pleasant View Lane, Ennice, NC 28623 910-791-9498 www.pagesbyluna.com/jbgcabin/

$100

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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 6.

$130 to 15 1-4 $265

The Ole House 2511 Mountain Valley Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2827 or 910-579-7670

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

$85

The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway 401 Pit Row Lane, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-869-3145 www.ThePlaceOnTheBlueRidgeParkway.com

$150 to $175

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 28.

$100

Sparrowhawk Cottage 651 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-413-8216 www.SparrowhawkCottage.com See our ad on page 30.

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

$95 to $110

3-4

Tranquility Unlimited 87 Pine River Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8260 www.Sparta-NC.com/Tranquility See our ad on page 30.

$135

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 US 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5773 or 800-524-9041 www.Sparta-NC-Real-Estate.com

$100 to $125

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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 30.

$85 to $125

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DINING & CATERING

Dining & Catering... When You Come, Come Hungry! • Catering • Coffee Shops

• Delis • Restaurants

Catering

Restaurants

Cake Diva 218 Westview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2107

Brown's Family Restaurant 115 Jones St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3400 See ad on page 34.

Motley's BBQ & Catering 4917 Hwy 113 Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2191 See ad on page 34. River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center 58 Blue Ridge Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2695 See ad on back cover. Coffee Shops Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop 15 North Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336--372-7888 spartacoffeeshop.com Innovative Occasions 665 Trojan Village Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6483 mtnwedding.com Delis Betty's Convenience Store & Deli 235 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4530 See ad on page 34. Pro Stop 10806 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-9000

Buckaroo's Grille 9431 Hwy 93 Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2825 Burger King 477 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7440 Ciro's Pizza Italian Restaurant 430 East Main Street Independence VA 24348 276-773-9100 See ad on page 34. Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge 14300 US Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8008 Freebornes.com

Mustard Seed Café 38 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7444 See ad on page 34. Nikola's Restaurant & High Meadows Inn 10498 Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-6060

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Pizzeria 665 S Main Street Suite 125 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8885 River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center 58 Blue Ridge Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2695 See ad on the back cover. Silver Dollar Music Park 214 Glade Valley Church Rd. Glade Valley NC 28627 336-372-6874 silverdollarmusicpark.com

La Mexicana Restaurant 665 S Main Street Box 11 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7788

Subway 583 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4700 subway.com

Mis Arados 403 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1414

The Pines of Sparta 577 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4242

Motley's BBQ & Catering 4917 Hwy 113 Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2191 See ad on page 34. 35

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Real Estate & Construction...

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

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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION Architects

Construction & Renovations

Miller Architecture 715 North Church St. Ste 140 Charlotte NC 28202 704 377-8500 millerarchitecture.com See ad on pages 38 & 40. Building Supplies

Andrews Construction Riverside Log Homes Stoneridge Estates 1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5560 riversideloghomes.net See ad on page 36.

Blevins Building Supply 7258 US Hwy 21 South Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2216 blevinsbuildingsupplyinc.com See ad on page 38.

Better-View Renovations 426 Rockhouse Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4545 sparta-nc.com/better See ad on page 36.

Chandler Concrete 23 Birch Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4348 chandlerconcrete.com

Caldwell Construction 10886 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2693 jamescaldwellconstruction.com

Window World Foothills 1401 2nd Street Ste B North Wilkesboro NC 28659 336-838-9393 windowworldfoothills.com

TruLine Truss Inc. 3225 U.S. Hwy. 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2226 See ad on page 41.

Choice Center Custom Homes 1129 N Andy Griffith Pkwy Mt Airy NC 27030 336-789-6248 choicecenterhomes.com

Electricians & Plumbers

Cabinetry & Woodworking Caldwell Construction 10886 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2693 jamescaldwellconstruction.com

Country Comfort Homes Inc. 42 New River Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1501 countrycomforthomes.com

Designs in Wood 64 Alleghany St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8995 designinwood.org

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-8818

Horton's Cabinets 4222 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1818 See ad on page 39.

Davis Construction Company 554 Bear Creek Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5294 studioredwood.com

White Dove Woodworks 1438 Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6485 whitedovewoodworks.com See ad on page 22.

J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4974 See ad on page 38.

McCall's Construction & Seamless Guttering 165 Maple St Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1793 Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395 shawbrothersinc.com TruLine Truss Inc. 3225 U.S. Hwy. 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2226 See ad on page 41.

B&B Heating & Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0352 See ad on page 38. Carolina Electrical Services Company 10886 Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2160 carolinaelectricalservices.com Natural Environments and Roupe Brothers P O Box 1537 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4840 Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395 shawbrothersinc.com Stanley Smith Plumbing 990 Mahoghany Rock Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8035 See ad on page 39.

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION Excavating & Hauling J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4974 See ad on page 38. S.D. Wyatt Excavating 1925 Mahogany Rock Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2771 Guttering McCall's Construction & Seamless Guttering 165 Maple St Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1793 Heating & AC Equipment B&B Heating & Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0352 See ad on page 38. Blue Ridge Comfort Heating & Air 2930 Hwy 21 N Thurmond NC 28683 336-363-2265

Carolina Heating and Air 10872 Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3000

Catalyst Development LLC 18 Eastern Air Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4781

Home Town Oil 1154 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7000

Cave Rock Estates 4680 US Hwy 21S Glade Valley NC 28675 305 525-4601 caverockestates.com

Natural Environments and Roupe Brothers P O Box 1537 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4840 Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395 shawbrothersinc.com Homes & Condo Developments & Gated Communities Andrews Construction Riverside Log Homes Stoneridge Estates 1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5560 riversideloghomes.net See ad on page 36.

Choice Center Custom Homes 1129 N Andy Griffith Pkwy Mt Airy NC 27030 336-789-6248 choicecenterhomes.com Deerwood Park Communities 206 Bear Lodge Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8256 deerwoodpark.com Legra Land Investors Inc. 525 E 9th St Hialeah FL 33010 305 887-8249 legra-land.com Olde Beau Golf Club 729 Olde Beau Blvd. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3333 oldebeau.com See ad on page 6.

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Homes & Condo Developments & Gated Communities Cont. Ridgeway Manor Condominiums 2401 US Hwy 21N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7475 ridgewaymanor.com Sparta Home Center 584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7488 spartahomecenter.com See ad on page 36. Land Surveying Landlink Surveying PLLC 518 Elk Creek Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-200-0606 Manufactured Housing Sparta Home Center 584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7488 spartahomecenter.com See ad on page 36. Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing Bickerstaff's Trees Inc. 92 Greenery Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8866 bickerstafftrees.com See ad on page 17. Improvements Unlimited LLC P O Box 1932 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-7796 See ad on page 38. Scott's Landscaping 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1626 See ad on pages 5 & 40.

Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers Chris Jones Realtor 07 S Jefferson Avenue West Jefferson NC 28694 336-657-1720 ashecountyrealestate.com Dixon Auction & Realty Co. 27 N. Main Street Ste A Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8642 dixonauction-realty.com High Meadows Real Estate 10436 U.S. Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3100 roaringgap.com Miles Consolidated Companies Inc. 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 See ad on page 37. Mountain Dreams Realty 3647 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1622 mtndreamsrealty.com See ad on page 2. River Mountain Realty LLC 1640 US Hwy 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4445 rmrealtync.com Scenic Realty & Auction 10888 U. S. Hwy 21 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-1111 scenicrealty.com United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 U.S. Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5773 sparta-nc-real-estate.com

Renewable Energy Natural Environments and Roupe Brothers P O Box 1537 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4840 Well Drilling Sharp's Well Drilling 17 Rivers Edge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8644 See ad on page 37. Windows Better-View Renovations 426 Rockhouse Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4545 sparta-nc.com/better See ad on page 36. Window World Foothills, LLC 1401 2nd Street Ste B N Wilkesboro NC 28659 336-838-9393 windowworldfoothills.com Wood Stoves G&B Energy 1070 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 gbenergy.com See ad on page 40. Stout's Country Hearth 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5400 See ad on page 22.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Service Directory... • Funeral Homes • Garbage / Waste Disposal • Graphic Design • Hair Care Salons & Related Services • Heating Oil / Propane • Insurance • Medical, Health & Fitness • Nursing Homes & Residential Care • Pet Care • Photography & Framing • Printing • Tanning, Massage & Spa Services • Transportation • Utilities • Web Development

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

SERVICE DIRECTORY

SERVICE DIRECTORY Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services H & R Block 323 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4197 hrblock.com Advertising Marketing & Media Alleghany News 20 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8999 alleghanynews.com Declaration Newspaper 578D Guynn Shopping Center Independence VA 24348 276-773-2222 independencedeclaration.com PowerLink Communications P O Box 73 Ennice NC 28623 336-657-8043 powerlinkcommunications.com Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.presnellsonline.com DSC Associates Dudley Carpenter 94 High Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7901 dudleycarpenter.com Architects Miller Architecture 715 North Church St Ste 140 Charlotte NC 28202 704 377-8500 millerarchitecture.com See our ad on pages 38 & 40.

Reeves Law Firm PLLC P O Box 249 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8740 Audio/Video Production

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

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

First Community Bank 57 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2265 fcbresource.com

Automobile Parts & Service

Grayson National Bank 98 S. Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2811 graysonnationalbank.com See our ad on page 42.

B&T Tire & Auto 1035 North Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5411 See our ad on page 14. CARQUEST of Alleghany 256 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5545 See our ad on page 4.

LifeStore Bank & Insurance 403 South Main St Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7990 golifestore.com See our ad on page 14.

City Body Shop 32 Jones Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4833 See our feature on page 8 and ad on page 42.

State Employees' Credit Union 381 S. Main St. #103 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7815 ncsecu.org

O'Reilly Auto Parts 381 S Main Street Suite 109 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5888 oreillyauto.com

Townsend Asset Management 937 Rash Road Glade Valley NC 28627 919 782-9689 assetmgr.com

Banks & Financial Services

Business Consultation & Counseling Services

Alpha Finance Company 38 East Cheek Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4777

Attorneys

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

Adams & Ivy PLLC 58 South Grayson Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5519 whitneyivey@adamsivey.com

Carolina Farm Credit 282 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8587 carolinafarmcredit.com

Heather R. Klein Attorney 451 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7799 See our ad on page 48.

Fifth Third Bank 406 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5631 53.com

Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1525 blueridgebdc.org Dialogue Matters LLP 563 Rector Rd. Ennice NC 28623 336-657-3032 dialoguematters.us.com See our ad on page 51. High Country Workforce Development Board 468 New Market Blvd Boone NC 28607 828-265-5434 highcountrywdb.com

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Business Consultation & Equipment Rental Counseling Services Cont. Scott's Landscaping Miles J.O.B. Fund 565 S. Main St. 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1626 336-372-5646 See our ad on pages 5 & 47. jobfund.org Event Planning Child Care Innovative Occasions Blue Ridge Opportunity 665 S. Main St. Commission Head Start Sparta NC 28675 1747 Hwy 21 N 336-372-6483 Sparta NC 28675 mtnwedding.com 336-372-7284 Funeral Homes Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Road Grandview Memorial Glade Valley NC 28627 789 Grandview Drive 336-363-2604 Sparta NC 28675 www.campcheerio.org 336-372-5621 grandviewfuneralhome.com Cleaning Services & Property Care Garbage, Debris & Waste Disposal David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Alleghany Garbage Service Piney Creek NC 28663 196 Atwood St. 336-359-8818 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4413 Computer/Internet & Technology Services Graphic Design Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1525 blueridgebdc.org Professional Networks 307 Meadow Street Galax VA 24333 276-236-8226 pronetsweb.com Skyline /Skybest Communications Inc 199 Grayson Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1350 skyline.org See our ad on page 44.

Blue Ridge Graphics 418 Devotion Farm Way Thurmond NC 28683 336-874-2116 blueridgegraphics.com Donihe Graphics Inc. 766 Brookside Drive Kingsport TN 37660 423 246-2800 donihe.com Imaging Specialists Inc. 3 North Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 imagingspecialists.net

Employment Services Alleghany Job Link 115 Atwood St. Ste C Sparta NC 28675 336-372-9675 ncjobconnector.com

Interstate Graphics Inc 3208 Hanover Road Johnson City TN 37602 423 282-1511 igi4color.com See our ad on page 44. PowerLink Communications P O Box 73 Ennice NC 28623 336-657-8043 powerlinkcommunications.com Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 presnellsonline.com Hair Care Salons & Related Services Hair Gallery 21 and Skintastics 1284 US 21 S. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6464 A Perfect Image Hair Design 265 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2499 Heating Oil/Propane G&B Energy 1070 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 gbenergy.com See our ad on page 40. Home Town Oil 1154 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7000

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Insurance BB&T Bank 173 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4326 bbt.com First Community Bank 57 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2265 fcbresource.com Intelisure, LLC 115 Atwood St. Suite 115 Sparta, NC 28675 800-242-7250 intelisure.com Kelly B. Murphy Agency 484 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8717 nationwide.com

Alleghany Eye Clinic 665 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2253 See our ad on page 42.

Internal Medicine of Alleghany PLLC 248 Doctors St. Suite A Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2481

Alleghany Family Practice 214 Doctors St. Sparta NC 28675 336-327-5606

Keith Oliver OD 18 S. Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4493

Alleghany Memorial Hospital 233 Doctors St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5511 amhsparta.org See our ad on page 46.

Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care 401 Technology Ln Ste 200 Mt Airy NC 27030 888 789-2922 mtnvalleyhospice.org

Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 226 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7844 alleghanypcc.org

Alleghany Wellness Center 508 Collins Rd. Sparta NC 28675 LifeStore Bank & Insurance 336-372-2944 403 South Main St alleghanywellnesscenter.com Sparta NC 28675 See our ad on page 17. 336-372-7990 golifestore.com Ashley Flowers Family See our ad on page 14. Dentistry 507 N Main Street Parkway Custom Sparta NC 28675 Insurance Associates 336-372-3434 13306 US Highway 221 South spartasmiles.com Fleetwood NC 28626 G. Terry Johnson DDS PA 336-877-2614 parkwaycustominsurance.com 147 Doctors Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8299 Medical, Health & Fitness See our ad on page 14. Alleghany Care & Generations Home Rehabilitation Center Health Agency 179 Combs Street 665 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2441 336-372-1755 sunbridgehealthcare.com generationshha.com See our ad on page 42. Alleghany Children's Dental Center High Country 665 South Main St. Ste 202 Healthcare System Sparta NC 28675 81 West Doughton Street 336-372-7228 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2102 Alleghany highcountryhomehealth.org Chiropractic Center 771 S. Main St. Holistic Health Sparta NC 28675 and Wellness 336-372-2005 325 S. Main Street See our ad on page 48. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1666 holistic-healthonline.com See our ad on page 48.

Rebecca Todd Massage Therapist 325 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-200-2213 holistic-healthonline.com See our ad on page 48. Sparta Blue Ridge Medical Group 665 S Main Street #206 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5911 blueridgemd.com Speech Path Tools P O Box 194 Ennice NC 28623 336-385-8767 speechpathtools.com Nursing Homes & Residential Care Alleghany Care & Rehabilitation Center 179 Combs Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2441 sparta-nc.com/acr Alleghany County Group Homes Inc. 133 Health Services Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5671 Villages of Ashe 151 Village Park Drive West Jefferson NC 28694 336-846-1008 villagesofashe.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY Pet Care Dogs By Debbie 2418 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2039 See our ad on page 14. Save A Pet Foundation P O Box 44 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-8383 alleghany.petfinder.com Photography & Framing

Interstate Graphics Inc 3208 Hanover Road Johnson City TN 37602 423 282-1511igi4color.com See our ad on page 44. Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 presnellsonline.com Tanning Massage & Spa Services

PowerLink Communications P O Box 73 Ennice NC 28623 336-657-8043

Hair Gallery 21 and Skintastics 1284 Hwy 21 South Sparta NC 28675 powerlinkcommunications.com 336-372-6464 Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 presnellsonline.com Studio Roxie 381 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6544 studioroxie.com Printing Donihe Graphics Inc. 766 Brookside Drive Kingsport TN 37660 423 246-2800 donihe.com Imaging Specialists Inc. 3 North Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 imagingspecialists.net

Rebecca Todd, Massage Therapist 325 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-200-2213 holistic-healthonline.com See our ad on page 48. Studio Roxie 381 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6544 studioroxie.com Transportation Services Alleghany In Motion 90 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8747 alleghanycounty-nc.gov See our ad on page 16.

Utilities 21 Wireless Inc. 665 S Main Street Box 16 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-CELL my21wireless.com See our ad on page 27. Alleghany Cablevision 17 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5801 Blue Ridge Electric Membership Co 1889 US Hwy. 21 South Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4646 blueridgeemc.com See our ad on page 44. Carolina West Wireless 1307 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro NC 28697 336-973-5000 carolinawest.com Skyline Membership Corp/Skybest Communications Inc 199 Grayson Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1350 skyline.org See our ad on page 44. Web Development Blue Ridge Graphics 418 Devotion Farm Way Thurmond NC 28683 336-874-2116 blueridgegraphics.com Imaging Specialists Inc. 3 North Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 imagingspecialists.net Professional Networks Inc. 307 Meadow Street Galax VA 24333 276-236-8226 pronetsweb.com