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Scott Garland, Tim Heschke, Savannah Trzeviatowski, Amy Trzeviatowski, Sam Kohler, Jarrett Kohler and Peggy Koski from Stonewalls enjoy the meal and evening at the 2021 Best of Avery awards ceremony at Best Western Mountain Lodge in Banner Elk.
Avery County’s Best in 2021 BY JAMIE SHELL EDITOR@AVERYJOURNAL.COM
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wning a business or working as an employee has been anything but easy the past year. Despite the challenges and struggle set by changing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the business community in Avery County has put their best foot forward to continue doing what they do best — serving the community. The Avery Journal-Times Best of the Best awards are in its third year of being presented, and return in person following a virtual 2020 ceremony. Sponsors for the 2021 awards are Mayland Community College, Stonewalls and Life Care Center of Banner Elk For this year’s ceremony, Avery County Chamber of Commerce Director Anne Winkelman provided inspiring remarks as keynote speaker, with music
provided by Todd Wright and the High Country Jazz Society, and the event meal provided by Gadabouts Catering Services. The AJT’s Henry Volk served as Master of Ceremonies. This year, awards were given in 174 categories. Some categories were time-honored traditions such as Best Restaurant Service and Best Women’s Boutique, others were new this year — including Best Gluten-Free Restaurant and Best Acupuncture Clinic. The efforts of local businesses didn’t go unnoticed by the community, as demonstrated by the enthusiasm of voters to show support for the Best of the Best of Avery business. The Avery Journal-Times commends each of the winners as they are recognized, and remains thankful for the tireless work each of them continue to give to the area. Businesses are featured in this special section, and on the Avery PHOTO BY MARISA MECKE Journal-Times website at www. Andy Page, Rick Cline and Todd Wright of Todd Wright and the High Country Jazz Society perform at the 2021 averyjournal.com. Best of Avery ceremony.
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2021 Best of the Best Winners Acupuncture Clinic: Back in Action Chiropractic Animal Clinic: Avery Animal Hospital Antique Shop: Back Alley Pickers Art Gallery: Art Cellar Gallery Assisted Living: Heritage of Sugar Mountain Attorney: C.L. “Butch” Hughes Attraction: Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster Auto Parts Store: Carquest of Newland Auto Repair Shop: Flanagan’s Auto Service, Inc. Auto Salesperson: High Country Sales, Service and Rentals Bakery: The Ham Shoppe Bank: First Citizens Bank Barbecue Restaurant: Carolina Barbecue Barber: Levi’s Barber Shop Bartender: Morgan Hockaday Beauty Salon: Classic Cuts Bed and Breakfast: Azalea Inn
Beer/Wine Store: Erick’s Cheese and Wine Biscuit Place: Bojangles Breakfast Restaurant: Kaye’s Kitchen Brewery: Kettell Beerworks Burrito Restaurant: Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant Cable Company: SkyLine/SkyBest Camping Supply/Military Surplus: Pack Rats Car Dealer (New): High Country Sales, Service and Rentals Car Dealer (Used): High Country Sales, Service and Rentals Car Wash: Auto Image Caterer: Stonewalls Restaurant Cell Phone Service: Carolina West Wireless Chicken Restaurant: Bojangles Chicken Tenders: Carolina Barbecue Chinese Restaurant: China House Restaurant DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE
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Accepting the award for Best Flooring Store is Debra Matheson of A Flooring Outlet.
Thank you for voting Dr. Brandon Blake the Best Dentist in Avery County!
Thank you for voting us Best Heating and Air Company in Avery County!
122 HARDEES LN. • BANNER ELK, NC 28604
360 E. Crossnore Dr, Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 898-4656
(828) 733-1300
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Accepting the award for Best Hospice are Carol Smith (vice president of High Country service area) and Ginger Warren (DNP, FNP-BC) of Caldwell Hospice. Nationally Connected · Regionally Recognized · Locally Owned & Operated
Thank You customers for voting us
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Accepting the award for Best Electrical Contractor is Joel Stoeltzing of Linville River Electric.
Thank you for voting us the Best Propane Company in Avery County!
Best of the Best in Avery County 2021! DIY Dog Wash • Nutrition Consultation Available
We Care About the Health of Your Pet
Thank you for voting me
Best Real Estate Agent in Avery County!
High Quality Dog & Cat Food Raw Diet & Freeze-Dried Pet Foods USA Made Treats & Home-Baked Treats Featuring Alternative Supplements for Your Pet’s Dietary and Health Needs Toys, Collars, Leashes, and More We Pride Ourselves on Carrying Healthy Foods for Your Dogs & Cats 176 Shawneehaw Ave. Downtown Banner Elk, NC
828.898.5625 mybestfriendsbarkery.com
Patricia Combs REALTOR®/Broker 3616 Mitchell Ave, Unit 3 Linville, NC 828-260-6932 trishpmre@gmail.com
14 Turbyfill Rd, Newland, NC 28657
(828)733-3603
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Complete Comfort was the 2021 Best of Avery winner for Best Heating & Air Conditioning.
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Thank you for voting us Best Skilled Nursing Facility in Avery County for 2021! Our staff goes above and beyond to provide excellent care to this community –– because you all deserve the best!
828.898.5136 185 Norwood Hollow Rd. Banner Elk, NC 28604 LifeCareCenterOfBannerElk.com 146179
Proud to be a CMS 5-Star Rated facility!
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Accepting the award for Best Breakfast Restaurant and Best Home Cooking Restaurant are Kevin Ramsey, Kaye Reinhofer, Don Reinhofer and Jeff “Rupie” Ruppard of Kaye’s Kitchen.
“We want to thank everyone for voting for us. We care so much for our clients. We are truly blessesd!”
Thank You!
- Missy Pittman Amber Smith and Lindsay Carver
Thank You to Our Customers
Thank you for voting Reins-Sturdivan the best funeral home in Avery County!
828-733-0199
828-387-5614
Best Women’s Clothing & Best Gift Shop
Thank you for Voting Michael Hendricks the Best Pre-planning Agent in Avery County!
(828)733-2121 296 Ash St, Newland, NC 28657
445 Pineola Street | Newland 828.742.1458
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Chiropractor: Joseph Nitti (Back in Action Chiropractic) Christmas Tree Farm: Avery Farms Church Leader: Stacey Trivett Church: Cranberry Baptist Civic Club: Avery County Cloggers Coffee Roaster: Fred & Larry’s Coffee Coffee Shop: Fred & Larry’s Coffee College: Lees-McRae College Convenience Store: Cruz Thru Cosmetologist: Missy Pittman (Classic Cuts) CPA: Amy Brown Credit Union: State Employees Credit Union Dance Studio: Avery County Cloggers Deli/Sub Shop: The Ham Shoppe Dentist: Dr. Brandon Blake (Banner Elk Family Dentistry) Dinner Restaurant: Stonewalls Restaurant Doughnut Place: Fred & Larry’s Coffee Drug Store: Banner Elk Pharmacy Dry Cleaner: McKenzie Cleaners, Inc.
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Electrical Contractor: Joel Stoeltzing (Linville River Electric Inc.) EMT: Elmer Jones Eyewear Store: Western Carolina Eye Associates Family Doctor: Katelind Ingalls, NPC (Baker Center) Fast Food Restaurant: Bojangles Fine Dining Restaurant: Stonewalls Restaurant Firefighter: Tyler Burr Flooring Store: A Flooring Outlet, Inc. Florist Shop: Mountain Visions Florist Fly Fishing Guide: Nils Peterson (West Fork Anglers LLC) Food Truck: BE Scooped French Fries: McDonald’s Fuel Oil Dealer: Forbes Oil Company Funeral Home: Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Furniture Store: Jones Carpet & Furniture General Store: Cruz Thru Gift Shop: The Dainty Darling Boutique Glass Replacement: J.A.C.K.S. Glass DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE
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Accepting the award for Best Real Estate Agent is Patricia Combs of Blue Ridge Realty.
Thank you for voting us
BEST POWER EQUIPMENT SHOP
Thank you for voting us 2021’s BEST PAINT STORE
Thank you for voting us
the Best Pet Groomer in Avery
828-898-3647 shop 828-260-7067 cell
94 High Country Sq., Banner Elk NC Angie Jones: Owner/Groomer
Equipment Rentals Sales Service 828-898-6301
2014 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC
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Accepting the award for Best Pet Groomer are Angie Jones and Ivy McKinney of Impeccable Pooch.
Accepting the award for Best Bakery and Best Deli/Sub Shop are Sarah Campbell and Dena Greene with The Ham Shoppe.
PHOTO BY HENRY VOLK
Pictured are Garrick Smith and Brandy Hampton of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland, 2021 Best of Avery winner for Best Funeral Home.
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Best Coffee Shop
Best Coffee Roaster
Best Donut Place
Thank you to our awesome, supportive, and loyal customers! Thank you to our dedicated and hardworking staff! Thank you to our truly amazing roaster, Conrad’s Coffee, who keeps perfectly roasted top 1% coffee beans coming our way! Thank you to all who voted for us! We are honored to be your favorite coffee shop and we look forward to serving you for many years to come!
3591 Tynecastle Hwy Banner Elk, NC 28604 www.fredandlarryscoffee.com (828) 367-2110
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Accepting the award for Best Nonprofit, Best Place to Find a Bargain and Best Secondhand Store are Pamela Benfield and Janet Millsaps of Reaching Avery Ministry.
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Accepting the award for Best Firefighter is Tyler Burr with Banner Elk Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
Thank you for voting for us!
Best Installation Services Best Plumbing Company Thanks to our loyal customers and friends in Avery County
PROFESSIONAL PLUMBING SERVICES & DRAIN CLEANING
(828) 742-1777
www.plumbfastllc.net • plumbfastllc@gmail.com
for voting Banner Elk Pharmacy Avery County’s Best Drug Store for 2021. We look forward to continuing to serve the good people of Avery County and will always strive to be the Best of the Best! 110 Park Avenue, Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604 (828) 898-4271
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Welcome to Cornerstone Cabins & Lodge At Cornerstone’s Cabin Rentals and Lodge we offer three great cabins and a large Lodge with awesome views overlooking our open field, meandering streams and ponds. We are located in a near-perfect spot just a mile or so from the stoplight in Banner Elk, the Banner Elk Town Park, the Chamber of Commerce and lots of unique shoppes, great restaurants, cafes and delis - as well as all of the attractions of the area. 64 Cornerstone Circle | Banner Elk, NC 28604 www.cornerstonerentals.com | Facebook.com/CornerstoneCabinsofBanner Elk 386-690-8400 • 828-260-1125
We, at The Barn at Cornerstone and Cornerstone Cabins would like to thank everyone who voted for us. We appreciate all of the love and support from our family, friends and our community.
Blessings, Ray and Kim
THE BARN AT CORNERSTONE A RELAXING, ELEGANT AND RUSTIC BARN VENUE Located in the mountains on eight beautiful acres, our property features meandering streams, two ponds and waterfalls making it the perfect setting for your wedding. The barn and pavilion is yours for the entire weekend allowing you to decorate, play games and relax in the authentic log cabins nestled around the barn and pavilion 64 Cornerstone Circle | Banner Elk, NC 28604 www.thebarnatcornerstone.com | Facebook.com/Thebarnatcornerstone 386-690-8400 • 828-260-1125
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Accepting the award for Best Art Gallery are Pam and Mike McKay of Art Cellar Gallery.
Thank You Avery County For Voting Us The Best Place To Find A Bargain, Best Secondhand Store, and Best Non-Profit!
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Accepting the award for Best Civic Club and Best Dance Studio is Chrissy Kasper of Avery County Cloggers.
Thank you for 36 years!
We appreciate your support of our ministry to help those in need AND for supporting our Thrift Store “RAM’s RACK”,
Which makes all of this possible. Serving Avery County for 37 Years. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 Newland, NC (828)733-0186
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GlutenFree Restaurant: BE Scooped Golf Course: Mountain Glen Golf Club Grocery Store: Ingles Gym/Fitness Club: Williams YMCA of Avery County Hamburger Place: San Dee’s Cafe Heating and Air Conditioning: Complete Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Home Builder: Edward Story Construction, Inc. Home Cooking Restaurant: Kaye’s Kitchen Home Decor Store: Back Alley Pickers Home Security Company: Mountain Heritage Systems Hospice: Caldwell Hospice Hospital: Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital Hot Dog: San Dee’s Cafe Hotel/Motel: Cornerstone Cabins and Lodge Ice Cream/Yogurt Shop: BE Scooped Indian Restaurant: Mint Indian Cuisine
Installation Services: Plumbfast LLC Insurance Agency: Cardinal insurance, Inc. Insurance Agent: Gaylene Potter (Cardinal Insurance) Internet Provider: SkyLine SkyBest Italian Restaurant: Bella’s Italian Restaurant Japanese Restaurant: Cam Ranh Bay Jeweler: Mountain Jewelers Jewelry Store: Hardin’s Jewelers Landscape Company: Sustainable Lawn and Garden Local Craft Store: Brenda Kay’s Crafts Local Electronics Store: Radio Shack of Newland Local Farm Supply Store: Three Nails Hardware Local Hardware Store: Three Nails Hardware Local Window or Door Store: New River Building Supply Locally Produced Beer: Kettell Beerworks Locally Produced Wine: Grandfather Vineyard & Winery SEE WINNERS ON PAGE 20
BRRI - Banner Elk Office
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Accepting the award for Best Italian Restaurant and Best Pizza Place are Craig Simmons and Dana Simmons of Bella’s Italian Restaurant.
BRRI - Linville Office
Special Congratulations to REALTOR® Patricia Combs, with our Linville Office for being voted Avery's Best of the Best Real Estate Agent!
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Accepting the award for Best Christmas Tree Farm are Anne Avery Foster, Eric Foster, Waightstill Avery, Linda Avery, Waightstill Avery III and Dawn Avery of Avery Farms.
Wake Up.
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A full house enjoyed a delicious meal at the 2021 Avery County Best of the Best awards ceremony at Best Western Mountain Lodge in Banner Elk.
Thank you to our local community for supporting us through the pandemic!
We appreciate you!
Italian Restaurant and Pizza Restaurant 3585 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 898-9022 | bellasbannerelk.com
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Anthony Raimondo, Rick Mathison, Debra Mathison, and Kay Horsfall enjoying the meal catered by Gadabouts at the 2021 Best of Avery awards ceremony in Banner Elk.
Thank you for voting us the
Best Local Electronics Store in Avery County! Thank You for Voting us
Best Jewelry Store in Avery County
Radio Shack of Newland, NC - Highland Electronics
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm 920 Shawneehaw Ave | Banner Elk | 828.898.4653 HARDINJEWELRY@GMAIL.COM
520 Pineola St., Newland, North Carolina newlandradioshack@live.com www.radioshacknewlandnc.com
Call 828-733-5718
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Mountain Times Publications Publisher Gene Fowler addresses those in attendance at the 2021 Avery Best of the Best awards ceremony.
Thank you for voting us
The Best Homebuilder in Avery County!
Edward Storey Construction 831 Joe Parlier Rd, Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4607
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Lumber Store: New River Building Supply Lunch Restaurant: Little Deer Cafe Massage Therapist: Amber Smith (Soma Massage Therapy) Medical Practice: Elk River Medical Associates Mexican Restaurant: Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant Motorcycle/ATV Shop: High Country Diesel & Small Engines Musical Group: Avery JAM Nail Salon: Blossom Nail and Spa Nonprofit: RAM’s Rack Nurse Practitioner: Mary Blalock (Mountain Laurel Internal Medicine) Nurse: Lisa Newberry (Life Care Center of Banner Elk) Nursing Home: Life Care Center of Banner Elk Oil Change: Banner Elk Exxon Optometrist/Opthamologist: Western Carolina Eye Associates Outfitter Store: Edge of the World Paint Store: Lowes Hardware
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Painter: Webb Painting Parade: Banner Elk Fourth of July Pediatrician: Amy Chidester (Baker Center for Primary Care) Pest Control Company: McNeely Pest Control Pet Boarding: Avery Animal Hospital Pet Groomer: Impeccable Pooch Pet Store: My Best Friend’s Barkery Photographer: Tracy Brewer Photography Studio: Tracy Brewer Physician: Dr. David Kimmel (ARHS) Pickleball Court: Linville Land Harbor Pizza Restaurant: Bella’s Italian Restaurant Place to Find a Bargain: RAM’s Rack Plumbing Company: Plumbfast LLC Police Officer: Byron Clawson Power Equipment Shop: Avery Rent All PreNeed Planning Agent: Michael Hendricks (Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home) PreSchool Child Care: Banner Elk Presbyterian Church Propane Company: Blue Ridge Propane, Inc. SEE WINNERS ON PAGE 26
Thank you for voting
Jone’s Carpet & Furniture
the Best Furniture Store in Avery County! Come and see our new double sided mattresses,
DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE
Accepting the award for Best Convenience Store and Best General Store are Zach Stamey, Kait Stamey (not pictured are Luke Stamey and Luther Stamey) of Cruz Thru.
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Mountain Glen Golf Course Golf Shop: 828-733-5804 Main Office: 828-733-5809 mountainglengolfclub.com
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Accepting the award for Best Acupuncture Clinic and Best Chiropractor is Dr. Joseph Nitti of Back in Action Chiropractic.
Best Pediatrician: Amy Chidester, MD Best Hospital: Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital Best Physician: David Kimmel, MD Best Surgeon: Thomas Haizlip, Jr., MD Best Medical Practice: Elk River Medical Associates Best Psychiatrist: Eric Bishop, MD Best Psychologist: Eva Trivett-Clark, MA, LPA, HSP-PA Best Family Doctor: Katelind Ingalls, NP-C
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Accepting the award for Best Drug Store is Hannah Stewart of Banner Elk Pharmacy.
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Congratulations to all of the Best of the Best winners!
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THANK YOU AVERY COUNTY FOR VOTING US
BEST OF THE BEST VIETNAMESE AND JAPANESE RESTAURANT FOR 3 YEARS IN A ROW!
110 High Country Square, Banner Elk, NC 28604 828-898-4121 www.CamRanhBayNC.com Authentic Vietnamese & Japanese Cuisine Dine-In, Take-Out, Catering, Private Parties, Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly
A Flooring Outlet, Inc. Thank You for Voting Us
the Best Flooring Store in Avery County! When experience counts, let A Flooring Outlet, Inc. assist you with all of your flooring needs. In flooring, the choice has to be right! 565 Main Street East • Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828)-898-5484 aflooringoutlet.com
FILE PHOTO
Pictured is Kelli Pittman of Dainty Darling, who won winner of Best Women’s Clothing Store and Gift Shop in the 2020 Best of Avery awards. Dainty Darling won Best Women’s Boutique and Best Gift Shop in the 2021 Best of Avery awards as well.
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Accepting the award for Best Plumbing Company and Best Installation Sales are Chris Autry and Craig Autry of Plumbfast.
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Accepting the award for Best Home Builder is Edward Storey of Ed Storey Construction.
Thanks for your support! It's what keeps our business going. You have our endless gratitude. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner! Mon - Tues - Thur - Fri - Sat 8am - 2pm & 5pm - 8pm
503 Pineola Street Newland, NC
(828)737-0314
Sunday Brunch 8am - 2pm
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Pictured is Donna Burnop of Back Alley Pickers, winner of Best Antique Store and Best Home Decor Store in the 2021 Avery Best of the Best Awards. FILE PHOTO
Thank you for voting us the BEST SPORTS BAR
FOR U O Y K THAN UR O G N VOTI #1! S E I H FR C N E FR Free Small Fry with Any Purchase!
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker every Monday 6:00PM - Close. Free Line Dancing Lessons every Tuesday 5:30-6:30. Trivia Every Wednesday! 7:00 PM Karaoke Every Friday 8pm-midnight. Special and LIVE MUSIC from 8-11pm! 4527 Tynecastle Highway • Banner Elk, NC
(828) 898-9613
461 Pineola St, Newland, NC 28657 3980 N Caroline, NC-105, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Pictured is Jessica Wiseman with Linville Falls Winery, winners of Best Winery in both the 2020 and 2021 Avery Best of the Best Awards.
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Pictured are Nancy Nguyen and Bui Chan with Cam Ranh Bay, winner of Best Vietnamese Restaurant and Best Japanese Restaurant in both the 2020 and 2021 Avery Best of the Best Awards.
PROUDLY SERVING ASHE, AVERY AND WATAUGA COUNTIES SINCE 2014
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST HOSPICE!
Bringing Burke and Caldwell organizations together to maintain the legacy of community-based hospice care.
As AMOREM, we will offer our communities
more quality, more compassion, more support. 828.879.1601—BURKE 828.754.0101—CALDWELL 1.844.4AMOREM—TOLL-FREE WWW.AMOREMSUPPORT.ORG
F O R M E R LY B U R K E H O S P I C E A N D PA L L I AT I V E C A R E & C A L D W E L L H O S P I C E A N D PA L L I AT I V E C A R E
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Psychiatrist: Eric Bishop, MD (ARHS) Psychologist: Eva Trivett Clark (ARHS) Public Servant: Roy Krege Real Estate Agency: Blue Ridge Realty & Investments, LLC Real Estate Agent: Patricia Combs (Blue Ridge Realty and Investments) Religious Leader: Brandon Ford Resort: Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc. Restaurant Service: Sorrento’s Italian Bistro School Principal: Justin Carver School: Riverside Elementary School Seafood Restaurant: Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant Secondhand Store: RAM’s Rack Ski Shop: Edge of the World Ski Slope: Sugar Mountain Resort, inc. Small Engine Repair: Jon’s Small Engine Sports Bar: Highlander’s Grill and Tavern Steakhouse: Stonewalls Restaurant Surgeon: Dr. Thomas Haizlip (ARHS)
THE BEST OF AVERY COUNTY Sushi Restaurant: Luna Thai & Sushi Restaurant Taco Place: Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant Tax Service: Doug Tennant Teacher: Mitzi Huffman Telephone Service: SkyLine/SkyBest Tire Store: Avery Tire Pros Town Manager: Rick Owen Town: Banner Elk Tree Service: K&C Tree Service Trucking Service: Pittman Trucking Urgent Care: Ballad Health Medical Associates Urgent Care Banner Elk Veterinarian: Dr. Brent Jewell (Avery Animal Hospital) Vietnamese Restaurant: Cam Ranh Bay Waiter: Sam Kohler Wedding Venue: The Barn at Cornerstone Whitewater Rafting: Edge of the World Windshield Repair: Auto Image Winery: Linville Falls Winery Women’s Boutique: The Dainty Darling Boutique Yoga Instructor: Jenna Thompson Yoga Studio: Banner Elk Yoga Zipline Company: Phoenix Experimental Designs
J.A.C.K.S. GLASS INC. Thank You for putting your trust in us and voting us Best of the Best in Avery County!
By Appointment Only
(828) 733-9600 65 Orchard Lane Banner Elk, NC 28604 kevin@jacksglassnc.com
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Accepting the award for Best Jewelry Store are Susan and Ed Hardin of Hardin’s Jewelry.
THANK YOU AVERY COUNTY For Voting Us Best Deli/Sub and Best Bakery!
THE HAM SHOPPE (828) - 898-6313 32 High Country Square, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Thank you for voting us the Best Gym in Avery County!
436 Hospital Dr, Linville, NC 28646 (828) 737-5500 www.ymcaavery.com
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Pictured is Dr. Brent Jewell of Avery Animal Hospital, winner of Best Veterinarian in both the 2020 and 2021 Avery Best of the Best Awards.
Thank you for voting Cardinal Insurance the Best Insurance Agency and voting Gaylene Potter the Best Insurance Agent!
416 Pineola Street • PO Box 1420 • Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-4540
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Pictured is Suri Hoang with Blossom Nails, winner of Best Nail Salon in both the 2020 and 2021 Avery Best of the Best Awards.
Pictured is Elmer Jones, winner of Best Emergency Medical Technician in both the 2020 and 2021 Avery Best of the Best Awards.
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Pictured is Dr. Thomas Haizlip, Jr. MD, winner of Best Surgeon in both the 2020 and 2021 Avery Best of the Best awards.
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Michael Hendricks was named Best Pre-Need Planning Agent for the 2021 Best of Avery Awards.
Thank you for voting us Best Dance Studio and Best Civic Group!
(828) 528-2655 655 or (828) 387-6488 averycountycloggers@yahoo.com • www.facebook.com/ACCdance
Pictured is Banner Elk Town Manager Rick Owen, winner of Best Town Manager in both the 2020 and 2021 Avery Best of the Best Awards.
Thank you for voting Riverside Elementary the Best School, Mitzi Huffman the Best Teacher, and Justin Carver the Best Principal in Avery County!
Avery County Board of Education 775 Cranberry St, Newland, NC 28657 (828)733-6006
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Tables at the Avery Best of the Best awards ceremony were adorned with roses and decorative placements to welcome winners.
Thank You for Voting Us the Best! Internet, Television & Telephone Company
Call vis Call, visit us online or stop by and ask about current specials on our services.
Internet • Security • Television • Telephone 898-1350 | skybest.com 20 High Country Square Hwy 184, Banner Elk
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Accepting the award for Best Family Doctor is Katelind Ingalls, NP-C of Baker Center for Primary Care.
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Accepting the award for Best Camping Supply and Best Military Surplus are Becky Corrigan and Judy Venable of Pack Rats.
THANK YOU T Avery County A ffor o voting for us!
Thank you for voting us the
Best Home Security Company
Best Town Manager Rick Owen Best Town Parade Banner Elk 4th of July Parade
in Avery County!
Best Town To Live Banner Elk
430 Pineola St, Newland, NC 28657 (828) 733-0141 www.mhstechnologies.com
The Town of Banner Elk
Thank you for voting me the
Best Electrical Contractor in Avery County! - Joel Stoeltzing, Linville River Electric
828-260-7467
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Accepting the award for Best Auto Sales, Best New Car Dealer and Best Used Car Dealer are Elizabeth Clark and Charles Clark (Not pictured: Charles Clark Jr.) of High Country Sales, Service and Rentals.
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Accepting the award for Best Motel/Hotel and Best Wedding Venue are Ray and Kim Schrader of Cornerstone Cabins and The Barn at Cornerstone.
Thank you for making us Best of the Best Ice Cream | Food truck Gluten-Free Restaurant | Yogurt Place in Avery 2021!
Thank you for voting Best Chiropractor in Avery County!
144 Azalea Cir • Banner Elk (239) 222-2175 bescoopednc@gmail.com 16 Hand Dipped Flavor-Malts-Milkshakes-Floats
141 Shawneehaw Ave • Banner Elk, North Carolina (828) 898-9000 • www.bebackinaction.com
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Todd Wright and the High Country Jazz Society perform at the 2021 Best of Avery Awards at Best Western Mountain Lodge in Banner Elk on August 12.
Thank you for voting us
the Best Convenience Store and Best General Store in Avery County!
High Country Sales, Service, and Rentals
Your Military & Outdoor Store Military Surplus
Thank you for voting us the Best New Car Dealer, Best Used Car Dealer, and Chuck Clark the Best Auto Salesperson!
Knives • Tools Camping & Sporting Goods
Thanks for 26 years
Come and Drive Thru! 150 Linville St. Newland, NC 28657
828-733-3600
350 Pineola St, Newland, NC 28657
(828) 742-1541
Newland's most affordable auto repair and service! Call now! (828) 742-1844 2900 Millers Gap Hwy, Newland, NC
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Andy Page and Rick Cline take an intermission from entertaining the crowd with their music to enjoy a drink at the Best of Avery awards.
Thank you for voting us Best Christmas Tree Farm in Avery County! B A N N E R
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The Area's Finest Artists
www.artcellargallery.com
Avery Farms Avery Family
We mail order Christmas Trees 615 Avery Lane, Newland, NC 28664
828-733-5052 • 828-733-3932 averychristmastrees.com
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