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Welcome

December 22, 2016

to Banner Elk — it’s just better here!

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Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce, located in downtown Banner Elk.

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Banner Elk Chamber President Jo-Ann McMurray

t’s all here in the beautiful mountain town of Banner Elk. With beautiful mountain scenery, four distinct seasons and a small-town college atmosphere, Banner Elk has become the destination for visitors to the High Country!

If your interests are winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, tubing or snowshoeing, Banner Elk has it all.

Nestled between the two largest winter sports venues in the South, Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain, Banner Elk offers the perfect place to stay. Whether your preference is a stay at a traditional B&B in a historic home, a cozy vacation home, or a pet-friendly hotel, Banner Elk offers accommodations to meet every need and budget.

The summer time offers world-class flyfishing, hiking, road and mountain cycling.

Banner Elk is just minutes from all levels of hiking at Grandfather Mountain, and the spectacular Linville Gorge. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway offers spectacular views, and Banner Elk is the nearest exit to the renowned Linn Cove Viaduct. Taking advantage of our mountain location, Lees-McRae College offers one of the premier cycling programs in the country, not to mention a full season of shows, plays and performances at its state-of-the-art entertainment facilities and theater.

Banner Elk offers the widest array of dining in the High Country, too! Whether your tastes lean towards Italian, Chinese, Cajun, Vietnamese, seafood, prime rib or maybe you just want a great sandwich or salad, Banner Elk has a restaurant for every taste, and every wallet, with most restaurants having full ABC licensing.

So, come and enjoy a walk around our pedestrian-friendly town, filled with quaint restaurants, shops and galleries, while taking in the spectacular, ever-changing views that the mountains of the High Country offer.

If you need any assistance with your business or family relocation, retirement planning or help with a vacation itinerary, just give us a call at (828) 898-8395.

The Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce is here to make you feel like a local, because — it’s just better here!

Jo-Ann McMurray President, Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce

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Jo-Ann McMurray, president of the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce.

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December 22, 2016

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The Avery County Chamber of Commerce executive director is Melynda Martin Pepple.

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Avery County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melynda Martin Pepple

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n behalf of the Avery County Chamber of Commerce we offer you a warm welcome to beautiful Avery County, N.C., located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Our unique area addresses fun seekers of all ages. This stunning and exceptional region offers four distinct seasons and we hope while visiting you will live the dream and enjoy true Southern hospitality. We are even home to the worldfamous Woolly Worm Festival, one of the top 10 fall festivals in the country!

Ski the highest summits of the South at our three state-of-the-art ski resorts, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort.

Activities abound year round including hiking, biking, rafting, golfing, tubing, horseback riding, antiquing, fine art festivals, art galleries and more. Cross the Mile-High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain, explore the Civil War trail, swim, fish and canoe at beautiful Wildcat Lake or take a thrilling ride on a zipline. Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway, America’s favorite

scenic drive, or see the majestic mountains from the comfort of a trolley tour while visiting our awardwinning wineries.

The chamber is dedicated to serving residents, businesses and visitors through social media, networking, a user-friendly website, monthly marketing outreach events, exciting events that promote tourism, partnerships with state and government organizations and business promotion within and outside of the community. Our enterprises with local businesses and organizations allow our members

to reap benefits from far and wide, no matter which season we are enjoying in the High Country.

For more information, visit our website by clicking to www.averycounty.com, call (828) 898-5605 or come by for a visit. We are located in the Shoppes at Tynecastle (4501 Tynecastle Highway, Unit 2, Banner Elk). We are open from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sincerely, Melynda Martin Pepple, Avery County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

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to Banner Elk, our town and our home

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Banner Elk Town Hall houses the Banner Elk Town Council’s monthly meetings and is located alongside Tate-Evans Town Park.

Banner Elk Mayor Brenda Lyerly

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n behalf of the Banner Elk Town Council and town staff, I bring you greetings.

We treasure our visitors and our citizens alike. Our gift to all is the natural beauty of the area, our climate and our friendly and giving people. It is our job as Council and staff to maintain and preserve that beauty for all to enjoy now and for future generations.

We strive to maintain our rich history through the Greater Banner Elk Heritage Society. Stop by our museum and discover when and how the Banners settled in the Elk Valley. Many descendants of the founders still live in Banner Elk. Look into the summer schedule of events for both children and adults. The historic bus tour is very popular, as well as the walking tour of historic homes.

Banner Elk is a place where we celebrate the outdoors. You can walk, jog or bike scenic trails. The town park has expanded to accommodate the volume of adults, children and pets in the park daily. We have an outdoor pavilion large enough to accommodate special events. These venues are used year around. Summer brings the ever-popular

Banner Elk Mayor Brenda Lyerly

Thursday evening free concerts in the park in the Robbins Amphitheater.

Children’s Hope Alliance graciously opens their beautiful lake with a sandy beach for all to enjoy. The YMCA provides the life guards, and canoeing, fishing, swimming and picnicking are available. Holsten Camp offers a variety of summer camps to fit all needs. Their facilities are suitable for family gatherings and conferences as well.

Summer is also the time when Lees-McRae Summer Theatre brings three fabulous musicals to town. Each season these professional

productions are never a disappointment and are performed to a packed house each night.

Lees-McRae College in downtown Banner Elk has a wonderful array of cultural and community amenities for the citizens and guests of the area.

The Historic Banner Elk School is in the heart of downtown Banner Elk and is being transformed into a hub of activities. Housed there is the Book Exchange. Citizens and guest can bring a book and take a book for their reading pleasure. The Book Exchange offers a large variety of books, a children’s corner, children’s classes, guest lecturers, book signings and more. Mayland Community College has created an extension campus at this facility, offering classes year round.

The Historic Banner Elk School is in the process of adding other tenants, and by the summer there will much more activity.

The greenspace in front of the Historic Banner Elk School is busy year round as well.

Each summer there are five juried fine arts shows, while in the fall we have the worldfamous Woolly Worm Festival and the Pet Fest, and in December we have the lighting of the huge Christmas tree and Menorah in

the center of the greenspace. Of course, our glorious elk is the centerpiece of town and that area has a beautiful new entrance into the greenspace and the Historic Banner Elk School. Thank you to Mrs. Elaine Wold for donating the elk and for transforming that surrounding area. This is the most popular spot for Banner Elk photos.

The Corner at Main has a new look, also thanks to Mrs. Wold. The beautiful greenspace at the traffic light will be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly, multi-use space.

This space will change the look and feel of downtown Banner Elk. This will be a greatspace to watch the ever-growing Fourth of July Parade and the Small Town Christmas Parade of Lights.

Our neighbors keep Banner Elk hopping.

We are between Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain Ski Resorts, and we are in the midst of several fabulous golf and country clubs. Banner Elk offers a variety of wellacclaimed fine restaurants and other soughtafter amenities to keep our guests coming back. You will find many testimonials in our area of people who came to visit, bought a home and stayed.

Sincerely, Brenda Lyerly Banner Elk mayor

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to our top-tier education system

Banner Elk School is home to 175 prekindergarten through fifth-grade students, and serves as the Professional Development School for Lees-McRae College and is part of the Appalachian State University Public School Partnership.

ACS Superintendent Dr. David Burleson

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anner Elk School, located in the beautiful community of Banner Elk, enrolls 175 prekindergarten through fifth-grade students.

The school community strives daily to fulfill their mission to provide a safe, secure environment that is essential to learning and prepare all students to become responsible citizens, lifelong learners and to be globally prepared for life in the 21st century.

Banner Elk Elementary School opened its doors for the first time in fall 2011. The stateof-the-art facility oers geothermal heating, a full-size gym, spacious classrooms with ample storage and an abundance of natural lighting for each classroom. The new building is a wonderful asset for both the school and the community. BES was the first school to participate in the one-to-one initiative for Avery County Schools and was instrumental in leading the way for a district-wide initia-

tive to provide an iPad for every student in grades kindergarten through fifth and a MacBook Air for students in grades six through 12. In addition to providing quality education for students, the school serves as the Professional Development School for Lees-McRae College and is part of the Appalachian State University Public School Partnership.

Many wonderful events and activities occur throughout the year at Banner Elk School. Favorites include an annual Fall Fling supported by a very involved Parent Teacher Organization, an annual Christmas school and community program and a spring parent night that focuses on literacy and on preparing for the end-of-grade assessments.

BES is an Arts A+ school that embraces the integration of the arts into curriculum and annually supports an artist in residency program.

Banner Elk Elementary School is one of

ACS Superintendent Dr. David Burleson. with wife, Beth.

nine schools in Avery County. There are a total of five elementary and two middle schools, Blue Ridge Academy and Avery High School — all fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Avery County Schools consistently achieves among the highest cohort graduation rate in the state. Through diligent work of quality professionals, caring parents and

supportive community, students are attending school with conviction.

Our students continue to surpass state averages in nearly every EOG/EOC-tested area, and rank consistently above the average of the Northwest Region. Avery County Schools has achieved some of the highest proficiency ever and our growth status continues an improving trend.

ACS believes that our children are our greatest resource and the key to a productive future. Our educational pathway begins with a Five Star state-funded pre-kindergarten program, and aggressively strives to meet the needs of each student. Avery Middle and Cranberry Middle schools are Arts A+ schools. Each focus on basic learning skills so that students will enter high school with a solid academic foundation. Avery High School, home of the Vikings, is dedicating to assisting each student in gradating college and career ready.

As Avery County Schools moves forward into an exciting future, we aspire to become a national model of education graduating every student globally prepared for life in the 21st century. For more information, click to www.averyschools.net.

Sincerely, Dr. David Burleson Avery County Schools Superintendent

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to Banner Elk’s college, Lees-McRae

Lees-McRae College President Dr. Barry M. Buxton

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s natives of this region, Debbie and I are grateful to have the opportunity to serve Lees-McRae College and to live in Avery County. From our perspective, there is no more beautiful and soulful place than Banner Elk. At Lees-McRae College, we are dedicated to the intellectual, spiritual and physical growth of our students. The college is committed to providing a quality, values-based education, inspiring and enabling individuals to contribute to a changing society with integrity and civic responsibility.

While there are many distinguishing characteristics of Lees-McRae College, none is more important than location. At 3,740 feet above sea level, we are the highest campus in the Eastern United States.

With a campus of more than 460 acres, LeesMcRae is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, graced with forests, rivers, lakes and fields near the base of Beech Mountain, with Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain, the Pisgah and Cherokee national forests and the Linville Gorge Wilderness nearby.

Our natural ecosystems are among the most diverse in the world and serve as laboratories for study in many disciplines.

The beautiful native stone buildings that grace

our campus date back to the early 1900s. We are dedicated to their preservation and adaptive reuse.

As a matter of fact, the college recently received the Caraway Award from the state of North Carolina for our preservation efforts.

I encourage you to visit the Lees-McRae campus and experience the beauty for yourself. Take a campus tour, meet our dedicated faculty and staff and talk with some of our amazing students who come from all across the globe.

Stop by the historic Mill Pond and Cheese House (visitor center) and learn more about our history.

Tour the Dianne and Dan May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on the Elk River and see firsthand this unique academic program.

Attend some of our highly acclaimed theater productions or stop in our sports complex and experience the excitement of our student-athletes as they compete in 15 different NCAA sports.

We are grateful and we are blessed at LeesMcRae College.

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Sincerely, Dr. Barry M. Buxton LMC president

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As Banner Elk and the surrounding High Country area continues to be enticing to visitors from all across the United States each year, more and more people are seeking to fully immerse themselves in the style of hometown living the town has to offer by purchasing a home in the area.

Whether buying to move to the area permanently or looking for a home away from home, the right home for you can be found in this neck of the woods.

The median listing price for a home in Banner Elk has hovered around $161,000 for the last three years according to realtor.com, but there are certain times and trends to look for when considering a purchase in the area, says Laurie Phillips, executive officer with High Country Association of Realtors.

“Summer is traditionally a strong buying season, with an additional market influx in the fall. With low interest rates and a solid inventory, we are seeing more buyers looking to invest in the High Country,” Phillips said. “Intriguing factors when considering a purchase locally include climate, natural beauty, community involvement, activity and festivals.”

According to a multitude of different realtors in the local area, the real estate market for local businesses and homes has been on the rise in the last few years, so there’s no better time to find your home in the High Country.

One extra benefit of the Banner Elk area is its unique balance of in-town and hidden away locations. The region’s geography has allowed for any home in the area to be a pristine mountain estate.

“There are many great areas in Banner Elk for a buyer to explore and consider, both in town and rural,” Phillips said. “Whether you’re here for the mountain living and intown atmosphere, or just want to get away from everything and enjoy the quiet living our mountains offer, we have what you’re looking for.”

Philips knows all the potential pitfalls and issues that could arise when purchasing a home, and offered tips and insights to the potential problems when it comes to making

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hen the thoughts of small town America play in my mind, the picture of Banner Elk is what I envision.

Banner Elk has such a dichotomy.

On its surface it gives the appearance of the simple times of old, but, look a bit closer, and you see a state-of-theart area with the best of restaurants, boutiques and shops.

As sheriff of Avery County, in which Banner Elk is the face for so many visitors each year, I cordially invite you to come by, visit, spend some time and get to know the best area and the best county in the entire state. I can assure those who come by that you will come back — our Southern hospitality and lo-

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the right decisions and maximizing the value and quality of the home or property purchasing experience.

“Working with a realtor is important because they are the area specialists and can guide you through the entire process, whether it be getting a perc test or just knowing the history of the property and surrounding area,” Phillips said. “It’s important to also get a home inspection by a licensed inspector. Again, working with a realtor will get you through without worry-

to our portion of small-town America

Avery County Sheriff Kevin Frye

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ing about the pitfalls.”

According to a recent NAR survey, 87 percent of homes in the Eastern Atlantic Coast area were purchased through a realtor, and all but seven percent of those would recommend using one when purchasing.

For more information on local real estate opportunities, call Phillips with the High Country Realtors at (828) 262-5437, or visit the High Country Association of Realtors’ website by clicking to www.highcountryrealtors.org .

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Variety of eateries spices up region Dine Local There is no need to travel to Charlotte or Raleigh for incredible cuisine, there is plenty available right here in Banner Elk. Whether you have a taste for wine and cheese or a burger and a beer, you’ll find what you need in Banner Elk. Some restaurants in the area do have varying seasonal hours, so call ahead to make dinner plans.

Artisanal 1200 Dobbins Road (828) 898-5395 www.artisanalnc.com For those seeking the elegance of an upscale experience, Artisanal is a restaurant of choice. With daily menu changes to reflect the availability of the finest ingredients, Anita and Bill Greene take pride in creating a memorable experience down to the finest detail. Artisanal is open seasonally, call ahead for hours.

Banner Elk Cafe and Lodge Espresso Bar and Eatery 119 Central Way (828) 898-4040 Settled squarely in the heart of downtown, Banner Elk Cafe is ready and able to serve up three meals each day, ensuring that diners can always have a destination in Banner Elk, no matter the time or season. The Lodge Espresso Bar and Eatery adds a coffeehouse atmosphere along with a selection of coffees, drinks, fresh-baked goods and gourmet food.

Barra Wings Cafe and Sports Bar 140 Azalea Circle (828) 898-7727 www.bannerlkbarra.com With seven flat-screen televisions mounted around a room filled with comfortable leather couches and a Boston-style wood bar, Barra Wings Cafe and Sports Bar is the place to sit back and watch the game with friends in style.

Bayou Smokehouse and Grill 130 Main St. East (828) 898-8952 www.bayousmokehouse.com Bayou Smokehouse and Grill is the place for a good time in Cajun style, offering everything guests need to eat, play and shop under one roof. In addition to Deep Southern-style food, Bayou Smokehouse and Grill maintains a general store where visitors can lay claim to any of dozens of hot sauces, local crafts and North Carolina and Louisiana gourmet cooking ingredients.

Bella’s Italian Restaurant 3585 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-9022 www.bellasofbannerelk.com Bella’s carries on a tradition of neighborhood Italian restaurants with something for

Great food with fun beer and superb wines is the combination The Painted Fish looks to offer guests. Guests can always expect to find familiar dishes with a new twist.

Larry Jones and the rest of the staff at Fred and Larry’s Coffee are committed to brewing the perfect cup of joe.

everyone. From chicken marsala to lasagna to pizza, Bella’s offers a wide variety of crowd-pleasers, as well as catering to sophisticated tastes.

Cam Ranh Bay 110 High Country Square (828) 898-4121 Cam Ranh Bay offers authentic Vietnamese and Japanese food served in a modern, American way.

China House 3581 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-3533 Dunn’s Deli 134 Main St. West (828) 898-6731 www.dunns-deli.com Mike Dunn makes his sandwiches to order from high quality ingredients, and he makes them overstuffed, a perfect companion to a relaxing bottle of beer, bowl of soup or cup of coffee. Dunn’s Deli is easy to find at the crossroads of downtown Banner Elk. Fred and Larry’s Coffee Shop 3591 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-2110 In addition to an ever-updating list of coffees, teas and fresh pastries, Fred and Larry’s Coffee Shop maintains a relaxed atmosphere with the help of open-mic nights on Fridays and Saturdays. Whether they are on the lookout for an early morning pick-me-up or a late evening jam session, visitors can find what they are looking for at Fred and Larry’s.

Hickerman’s Country Kitchen 2015 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-4223 Hickerman’s Country Kitchen offers down home country cuisine seven days a week, serving breakfast, burnch, lunch and dinner.

Bereakfast lovers won’t want to miss the all-

you-can-eat breakfast buffet on Sundays.

Louisiana Purchase Food and Spirits 397 Shawneehaw Ave. (866) 734-4124 www.louisianapurchasefoodandspirits.com Since 1984, Louisiana Purchase has provided Banner Elk’s residents and visitors with an appetizing assortment of Cajun, Creole, French and Northern Italian cuisine.

Seasonal selections and an award-winning wine list add variety to a menu that has garnered Louisiana Purchase.

Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Company Suite 10, 3390 Highway 105 (828) 898-5878 www.mountaingrounds.com Looking up at Grandfather Mountain, Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Company offers a lodge-style shop with a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for warming up on a winter’s day or relaxing after a long day hiking or skiing the local slopes. Mountain Grounds maintains a full staff of fully trained baristas to guide guests through a comprehensive menu of coffee and tea choices.

Nick’s Restaurant and Pub 4527 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-9613 www.nicksrestaurantandpub.com After more than 25 years in business, Nick’s Restaurant and Pub knows a thing or two about how to give its guests the casual, relaxed dining experience they are looking for. Visitors can always stop in for lunch, dinner, drinks or to watch the game on one of Nick’s big screens. Friday night features karaoke starting at 8 p.m.

The Painted Fish Cafe and Beer Bar 2941 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-6800 www.paintedfishcafe.com

The Pedalin’ Pig 4235 Highway 105 South (828) 898-6777 www.thepedalinpig.com The Pedalin’ Pig opened its doors in 2014 bringing fresh gourmet flair to some smoky, Down South favorites. From fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs to mouth-watering pork belly tacos, the Pedalin’ Pig offers a menu aimed to please. Seasonal, local ingredients pair unique flavors such as the sweet and spicy bite of a signature honey chipotle rub. BBQ pits are fired up nightly, slow roasting locally sourced meats over hickory smoked hardwoods.

Puerto Nuevo 2120 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-3332 www.puertonuevonc.com With authentic Mexican cuisine, a full bar and a fun, stylish atmosphere, Puerto Nuevo offers a complete Mexican dining experience. Puerto Nuevo features a full bar and a separate banquet hall for large events.

Sushi Club 140 Azalea Circle (828) 898-1940 www.bannerelksushiclub.com Banner Elk’s Sushi Club combines good food and dancing in an atmosphere designed to provide a lively escape.

SisterLees Café 142 Main St. East (828) 898-4000 www.facebook.com/sisterlees/ SisterLees is a cozy cafe specializing in breakfast, brunch, lunch and made-fromscratch sweets. Open seasonally.

Sorrento’s Italian Bistro 140 Azalea Circle (828) 898-5214 www.sorrentosbistro.com Although the Sorrento’s menu is a classic array of regional Italian delights, the bistro takes special pride in accommodating large groups for events and parties.

Stonewalls Restaurant 344 Shawneehaw Avenue (828) 898-5550 www.stonewallsrestaurant.com A longtime staple of Banner Elk dining, Stonewalls has developed a reputation during the past 27 years for its prime rib, other specialty steaks and expansive salad bar.

Valle De Bravo Mexican Grill 4501 Tynecastle Highway Unit 1 (828) 898-4949

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Important Banner Elk numbers Fire, Rescue, Police in Emergency: 911 Avery County Chamber of Commerce: (828) 898-5605 Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce: (828) 898-8395 Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce: (828) 387-9283 The Avery Journal-Times newspaper: (828) 733-2448 Banner House Museum: (828) 898-3634

Banner Elk Exxon: (828) 898-5210

(828) 898-4521

Avery County Planning Department: (828) 733-8204

Lees-McRae: (828) 898-5241

Sugar Mountain Police Department: (828) 898-4349

Avery County Sheriff’s Office: (828) 733-2071

Avery County Board of Elections: (828) 733-8282

Avery County Schools: (828) 733-6006

Avery County Emergency Management/Burn Permits: (828) 733-8213

Cannon Memorial Hospital: (828) 737-7000 Mountain Electric Cooperative: (828) 733-0159

Avery County Register of Deeds: (828) 733-8260 Avery County Parks and Recreation: (828) 733-8266 Social Services: (828) 733-8230 Senior Services: (828) 733-8220

Avery County Communications Office: (828) 733-5855

Avery County Solid Waste: (828) 737-5420

Avery County Board of Commissioners: (828) 733-8212

Tax Office: (828) 733-8214

Avery County EMS: (828) 733-8286

Avery County Transportation Department: (828) 733-0005

Avery County Health Department: (828) 733-6031

Avery County Veteran’s Services: (828) 733-8211

Avery County Mapping: (828) 733-7001

Avery County Museum: (828) 733-7111

Williams YMCA: (828) 737-5500 Banner Elk Town Hall: (828) 898-5398 Banner Elk Police Department: (828) 898-4300 Banner Elk Fire Department: (828) 898-4623

Beech Mountain Resort: (828) 387-2011 Beech Mountain Police Department: (828) 387-2342 Sugar Mountain Resort:

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Shopping in Banner Elk Banner Elk has shopping covered. If you are interested in antiques or bargain hunting, the town’s shops can provide. For the outdoor enthusiast, there are gear shops that can outfit any kind of trip, from skiing to hiking.

Below is a list of shopping opportunities in Banner Elk.

Antiques Those Were the Days 3440 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-5505 www.sugarmountainantiques.com This shop of sundries has more than 4,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles and consignments. Those Were the Days focuses on the era of the 1940s and ’50s, but offers curiosities of all kinds, including a record store.

Clothing BJ’s Resort Wear 145 Main St. (828) 898-4229 BJ’s Resort Wear offers the latest in readyto-wear and has been serving the discrimi-

nating customer in Banner Elk for more than 33 years.

The Dande Lion 4501 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-3566 www.dandelionstyles.com The Dande Lion offers fun, flattering fashions, shoes, accessories and gifts, and specializes in personal shopping.

Flora Ottimer Children’s Boutique 4501 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-5112 A fine retailer of children’s apparel and toys since 1945, Flora Ottimer offers classic, high-quality brands that can outlast any rambunctious youngster.

Jewelry Baltzley’s Fine Jewelry 163 Shawneehaw Ave. (828) 898-8883 Baltzley’s Fine Jewelry carries a unique selection of fine European jewelry, gemstones and pearls from around the world, as well as handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Hardin Fine Jewelry 920 Shawneehaw Ave. (828) 898-4653

Meeting all of your outdoor needs in Banner Elk.

Hardin Fine Jewelry features unique gems, dazzling diamonds and eclectic gifts for that special someone, or if you just feel like indulging a little. The elegant jewelry showroom offers precious and semiprecious gemstones in exquisite settings.

Specialty Foods Avery County Farmers’ Market www.averycountyfarmersmarket.net This seasonal, weekly farmers’ market is an association of area farmers that produce organic and conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Other wares for sale include jams, jellies, breads, honey, maple syrup, fresh eggs and more.

Bayou Smokehouse General Store 130 East Main St. (828) 898-8953 www.bayousmokehouse.com The General Store is stocked with craft beer, wine, gourmet foods, gifts items and local goods. The General Store also offers “wine amnesty,” where a bottle of wine can be purchased at retail cost in the store and enjoyed with your meal in the Bayou restaurant at no extra charge.

Erick’s Cheese and Wine 4004 Highway 105 South (828) 898-9424 www.erickscheeseandwine.com Erick’s Cheese and Wine shop has been a Banner Elk favorite for more than 30 years.

Erick’s offers wines at all price points, from highly rated wines at $10 a bottle to fine wine, as well as a large selection of cheese and specialty foods.

Home and Garden Banner Elk Consignment Cottage 414 Shawneehaw Ave. (828) 898-5733 Banner Elk Consignment Cottage specializes in classic furniture, art and home goods.

The Great Train Robbery 2120 Tynecastle Highway Suite 3 (828) 898-8645 Featuring antiques, furnishing, collectibles, art and a little bit of everything, the Great Train Robbery is a one-stop shop to decorate your entire home.

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Mountaineer Garden Center Florist and Greenhouses 1735 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-5219 www.mountaingardencenter.com Mountaineer Garden Center has everything you need to keep your garden growing throughout the seasons. The layout is sprawling, but organized, easy to shop with lots to look at. In addition to houseplants, shrubs and every garden plant imaginable, there is also outdoor furniture and pottery.

December 22, 2016 Northern Parker Interiors 4501 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-9636 Northern Parker Interiors is a full-service interior design firm and retail shop offering the finest wall coverings, fabrics, furniture and accessories the design trade has to offer, all aimed at maintaining the quintessential comfort of the South.

Rustic Rooster 4501 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-5161 www.myrusticrooster.com Specializing in one-of-a-kind antiques, imports and custom-made furniture, Rustic Rooster can custom build most items according to your exact choice of finishes, hardware and measurements.

Special Additions 4501 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-8949 Special Additions features decor, furniture, gifts and unique accessories for the home, in a “mountain elegant” style.

WingN’It 441 Shawneehaw Ave. (828) 898-5008 www.wingnitnc.com Located in the distinctive red caboose downtown, WingN’It is an eclectic shop that offers quality products for enthusiastic bird watchers, including birdhouses, bird seed, planters, yard art, garden flags, home linens, jewelry, local artisan crafts and more.

Pets My Best Friend’s Barkery 176 Shawneehaw Ave. (828) 898-5625 www.mybestfriendsbarkery.com My Best Friend’s Barkery offers a complete line of quality products for dogs and cats, including high quality foods and recycled, eco-friendly toys.

Skiing Outfitters Alpine Ski Center 3150 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-9701 www.alpineskicenter.com Edge of the World 394 Shawneehaw Ave. (828) 898-9550 www.edgeoftheworld.com Extreme Snowboard and Skis 3071 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-7669 Ski Country Sports 3149 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-9787 www.skicountrysports.com

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Banner Elk before the Banners

Editor’s Note: The following story appears courtesy of Michael C. Hardy.

Hardy is the 2010 North Carolina Historian of the Year and the author of 21 books. When not researching the depths of North Carolina’s role in the Civil War, he dabbles with local history. Learn more by clicking to www.michaelchardy.com.

Many of our local communities are named for prominent local families. Most residents and even most visitors know that the name of Banner Elk is tied to the Banner family, but there is a long history of settlement centered around the area that is today Banner Elk, a history that actually predates the Banners themselves and which has other names stamped upon it.

The story of how the Banner family came to the region is a well-known piece of local history. Martin L. Banner traveled into these parts from Forsyth County about 1848; he promptly bought property and built a cabin. He soon became bored with his surroundings and sold out to the Dugger family. Banner then moved on to Carter County, Tennessee. Martin eventually returned to area a few years later and settled in the Montezuma community.

In 1856, Lewis Banner, a brother to Martin, moved to the area and purchased 200 acres of land on Elk Creek. He brought with him his five sons and three

daughters. They are the ones who gave the name “Banner” to Banner Elk. A post office called Banner’s Elk opened on June 16, 1875. Today, Banner Elk is considered one of the premier vacation sites in western North Carolina.

However, there were pioneers in the area prior to the Banners. One of the first was David Hix. About the same time that Samuel Bright was settling down near the present-day site of the Avery County Airport, near Ingalls, David Hix was settling in the Valle Crucis area of Watauga County. His home was surrounded by a palisade wall and was generally known as Hix’s Fort. He was living there with his family, including his two sons, Samuel and David; his two son-in-laws, Thomas and Mikel Asher; two other men named Lucus and Asher, and a hired woman named Ireland, along with her daughter, Jenny.

For a brief amount of time, the group moved further down the Watauga River, living near Dugger’s Iron Works in what is present-day Carter County, Tenn. It was here that Jenny was abducted, probably by the Shawnee; she lived for seven years near the Ohio River and married one of their warriors. She was later purchased by some “Indian traders” and was eventually able to return to her mother.

Hix lived at Dugger’s Iron Works for maybe a year before returning to Valle Crucis. One source puts him back on the

upper section of the Watauga River about 1776 or 1777. As the American Revolution broke out on the frontier as well as in the more populated sections of the Colonies, Hix’s position became more complicated and difficult. In fact, it is not even very clear where his loyalties actually were.

One source considered Hix a Tory, while another considered him to be of a more neutral position. Clearly, Col. Benjamin Cleveland, Patriot leader and legendary foe of Tories in the backcountry, believed Hix was an enemy to the Patriot cause. At one point, Cleveland traveled from Wilkesboro and laid siege to Hix’s Fort. After a few days, Hix believed that Cleveland had retreated, and when the settlers ventured forth, Cleveland ambushed them, killing Hix’s son-in-law. Mikel, and wounding David Hix. Cleveland’s men then plundered Hix’s Fort.

At some point, it appears that the Hix family fled their fort in Valle Crucis. The family came to the area near presentday Banner Elk, presumably at some point during the American Revolution.

John Preston Arthur, in his history of Watauga County, tells us that Hix eventually “became uneasy and retired to the wilderness near what is now Banner Elk, where he made camp and supported himself by hunting and making maple syrup and sugar, thus avoiding service as an American or a Tory.” Hix did manage to avoid swearing allegiance to either

side during the war. Arthur goes on to tell us that people 100 years ago still plowed up coal “near the Lybrook farm, near the Grandfather Orphanage” and that local people knew the area as the Hix Improvement, “that being the place here Samuel Hix ‘laid out during the Revolutionary War.’” It is possible that David Hix died in the Banner Elk area in 1792 or 1793. His will, drawn up by a resident from Washington County (now Tennessee), was probated in Wilkes County.

Arthur adds that there “were no clearings of any extent at Banner Elk, except those at the Hix Improvement, which was very small, and at Big Bottoms but there were two ‘deadenings,’ one called the Moses Deadening and the other the Lark Chopping.” These last two were probably locations where trees had been cut in such a way where their death was certain, thus opening up new ground for cultivation.

Arthur also tells us that David Hix soon had neighbors: Baker King and Ben Dugger. There are plenty of Duggers still in the area. Members of the Hix family are also still here in Avery County, but, over time, the name has morphed into the more familiar Hicks. Though there were others seeking to settle in the region well before the 1840, it would be the Banner family whose name would stick to the community.

Banner Elk Winery and Flat Top Brewing Organizations and clubs offer hometown libations to the High Country

• Avery Association for Exceptional Citizens • Avery County Cooperative Extension • Avery County Farmers’ Market • Avery County Habitat for Humanity • Avery County Habitat for Humanity ReStore • Avery County Historical Museum • Avery County Humane Society • Avery County JobLink • Avery County Pregnancy and Resource Center • Avery County Shrine Club • Avery Smooth Dancers and Mt. Laurel Booster Club • Banner House Museum/Greater Banner Elk Heritage Foundation • Beech Mountain Club • Beech Mountain Community Club • Beech Mountain Bike Club • Disabled American Veterans Chapter 87 • Grandfather Home for Children • High Country Caregivers Foundation • High Country United Way • Holston Center • Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk • MAY Coalition • OASIS • Rotary Club of Avery County • VFW Pat Ray Post 4286 • Volunteer Avery County and Community Service • Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge

With the recent uptick in local brewing that is making North Carolina a destination for craft beer enthusiasts, it is little wonder that the mountains are feeling the impact of this thriving new industry.

Banner Elk is home to both Banner Elk Winery and Flat Top Brewery, giving beer and wine aficionados two destinations worth paying a visit.

Banner Elk Winery is carving out its corner of the viticultural new world with its award-winning wines. The winery strives to assist local vineyards in cultivating French-American and American varieties of grapes.

Banner Elk Winery holds tastings yearround from noon until 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, and conducts tours on weekends from May to October.

For the beer drinkers, Flat Top Brewing Company, Banner Elk’s own craft brewery, is named for a mountain situated near the center of Avery County. The motto “refreshingly elevated” reflects the mountain location, as well as the brewery’s aim for a high quality beer.

Flat Top’s brews are already served in more than a dozen locations in the High Country and beyond.

The brewery is open to the public for tasting of the establishment’s eight varieties of beer, which range from pale ales to dark stouts.

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Utilizing the unique topography of the High Country, Banner Elk Winery sources grapes from different elevations within a 60-mile radius. This allows for the creation of a wide variety of award-winning wines.

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Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory Attractions and Activities Apple Hill Farm Contact Person: Lee Rankin Email: applehillfarmnc@gmail.com Address: 400 Apple Hill Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 963-1662 Website: http://www.applehillfarmnc.com Banner Elk Book Exchange Contact Person: Donna Dicks Email: dbdicks@skybest.com Address: 357 Old Turnpike Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-6667 Banner House Museum Contact Person: Judy Hilsmier Email: bannerhousemuseum@yahoo.com Address: 7990 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-3634 Fax: (828) 898-3634 Website: http://www.bannerhousemuseum.org Elk River Club Contact Person: Toni Littleton Email: toni@elkriverclubnc.com Address: 1000 Clubhouse Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9773 Fax: (828) 898-6118 Website: http://elkriverclubnc.com/ FORUM at Lees-McRae College Contact Person: Sandy Ramsey Email: ramsey@lmc.edu Address: P.O. Box 128, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-8748 Fax: (828) 898-8716 Website: http://go.lmc.edu/forum Grandfather Mountain Contact Person: Katie Casella Email: katie2@grandfather.com Address: 2033 Blowing Rock Hwy., Linville, NC 28646 Phone: (828) 733-2013 Fax: (828) 733-2608 Website: http://www.grandfather.com/ High Mountain Expeditions Contact Person: Bill Leonard Email: info@highmountainexpeditions.com Address: 3149 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 264-7368 Fax: (828) 262-0572 Website: http://www.highmountainexpeditions.com

Address: 1990 Big Hill Road, Boone, NC 28607 Phone: (828) 964-5405 Website: http://www.toddscalendar.com

Banking and Investments AmeriSouth Mortgage Company Contact Person: Robey Best Email: info@amerisouth.com Street: 2101 Sardis Rd N Ste 120, Charlotte, NC 28227 Phone: 704-845-9400 Fax: 704-845-844 Highlands Union Bank Contact Person: Bettie Shomaker Email: bshomaker@hubank.com Address: 115 Main St. E., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5100 Website: https://www.hubank.com/ High Country Wealth Management Contact Person: Jeff Davis Email: jdavis@highcountrwealth.com Address: 82 High Country Square, Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-3993 Fax: (828) 898-3996 Website: http://www.highcountrywealth.com Mountain Community Bank, a branch of Carter County Bank Contact Person: Carolyn Davis Email: cdavis@mountaincommunitybank.com Address: 3828 Hwy. 105, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604 Phone: (865) 898-1888 Website: http://www.mountaincommunitybank.com/

Mayland Community College Contact Person: Melissa Phillips Email: mcphillips@mayland.edu Address: 785 Cranberry St., Newland, NC 28657 Phone: (828) 733-5883 Fax: (828) 733-8877 Website: http://www.mayland.edu/

Health & Fitness Appalachian Brian Estates Contact Person: Anna Wilson Email: appalachian_ad@choice-health.net Address: 163 Shadowline Dr., Boone, NC 28607 Phone: 828-264-1006 Fax: 828-265-4738 Website: http://www.univhealthcare.com

The Kilted Artists Contact Person: Melissa A. Riordan Email: thekiltedartists@gmail.com Street: 64 High Country Square, Tynecastle Hwy S.R. 184, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 Phone: 828-898-3775 Website: http://www.thekiltedartists.com/

Appalachian Home Care Contact Person: Ellen Harrell Email: ellen@apphomecare.com Address: 7929 NC Hwy 105 Suite B,, Boone NC 29607 Phone: 828-963-8233 Website: www.apphomecare.com

Sugar Mountain Resort Inc. Contact Person: Kim Jochl Email: marketing@skisugar.com Address: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4521 Website: http://www.skisugar.com ToddsCalendar.com Contact Person: Todd and Miel Mortensen Email: miel@toddscalendar.com

Contact Person: Mark Kirkpatrick Email: mark@mountainconstruction.com Address: 1345 Poplar Grove Rd., Banner Elk, NC 28607 Phone: 828-963-8090 Website: http://www.mountainconstruction.com/

Life Care Center of Banner Elk Contact Person: Ben Crider Email: benjamin_crider@lcca.com Address: 185 Norwood Hollow Rd., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-5136 Fax: 828-898-8426 Website: http://lifecarecenterofbannerelk.com/

New Lifestyles Carpet One Floor & Home Contact Person: Art Scurlock Email: art.carpetone@gmail.com Street: 2862 Tynecastle Hwy. (Hwy. 184) Postcode: 28604 City: Banner Elk Phone: 828.528.4013 Website: http://www.newlifestylescarpet1bannerelk.com/

Williams YMCA of Avery County Contact Person: Trey Oakley Email: treyo@ymcaavery.org Address: 436 Hospital Drive, Linville, NC 28646 Phone: (828) 737-5500 Website: http://ymcaavery.org/

Banner Elk Pharmacy Contact Person: Jay Ogburn and Debbie Turner Email: b4121@skybest.com Address: 110 Park Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4271 Better Days and Nights Contact Person: Peter Paglen MA, NCC, LPCA Email: betterdaysandnights@gmx.com Address: 600 Silver Springs Dr., Suite 1A, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-333-4170 Cranberry House Memory Care Contact Person: Hiedi Legg Email: tstephens@meridiansenior.com Address: 6215 N. US Highway 19, Newland, NC 28657 Phone: 828-733-5558 Website: http://www.meridiansenior.com/community/ cranberryhouse

Volunteer Floor Covering Contact Person: John Edney & Rob Honeycutt Email: volfloor@gmail.com Address: 8497 Highway 19-E, Roan Mountain, TN 37687 Phone: 423-772-4947 Website: http://www.volfloorcovering.com

Dentists John L. Johnson, DDS Contact Person: John Johnson Email: jljohnsondds@skybest.com Address: 122 Hardee’s Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4656 Carol G. Schaffer, DMD, PA Contact Person: Carol G. Schaffer Email: cshaffer@apprhs.org Address: 436 Hospital Drive, Sloop Medical Office Plaza, Suite 105, Linville, NC 28646 Phone: (828) 737-7722 Website: http://www.carolschaffer.com

Education Lees-McRae College Contact Person: Megan Hall (director of communications) Email: hallm@lmc.edu Address: 191 Main St., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5241 Fax: (828) 898-8814 Website: http://www.lmc.edu/

Holston Presbytery Camp and Retreat Center Contact: Jim Austin Email: holstoncamp@skybest.com Address: 6993 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-6611 Website: http://www.holstoncamp.org/

Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides Contact Person: Ryan Beasley & Jenny Allen Email: info@rockdimensions.com Street: 131-B S. Depot St., Boone, NC 28604 Phone: 828-265-3544 Website: http://www.rockdimensions.com

John L. Johnson, DDS Contact Person: John Johnson Email: jljohnsondds@skybest.com Address: 122 Hardee’s Ln., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-4656

Home Improvements

VPC Builders Contact Person: Matt Vincent Email: vpcbuilders@gmail.com Street: 2059 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-295-0707 Fax: 828-832-3882

Lodging The Banner Elk Inn, B&B, and Cottages Contact Person: Beverly Lait Email: bannerelkinn@skybest.com Address: 407 E. Main St., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-6223 Fax: (828) 898-6224 Website: http://www.bannerelkinn.com

Attic Design, PLLC Contact Person: Bob Mann Email: adesign@skybest.com Address: 200 Park Ave., Suite B, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-8244 Website: http://www.attic-design.com

Banner Elk Mtn. Cabins Contact Person: Marsha Ruppard Email: bannerelkmtncabins@gmail.com Address: 344 Valle Vista Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 387-1209 Website: http://www.bannerelkmtncabins.com

Avery Rent-All Contact Person: Jimmy Greene Email: jimmy.greene@boonerentalsinc.com Street: 1829 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-6301 Website: http://www.boonerent-all.com

Best Western Plus Mountain Lodge Contact Person: Shannon Wooten, Gen. Mgr. Email: swooten81@gmail.com Address: 1615 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4571 Website: http://www.bestwesternbannerelk.com

Dianne Davant & Associates Contact Person: Amanda Clopton Email: amanda@davant-interiors.com Address: 5111 Hwy. 105 S., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9887 Website: http://www.davant-interiors.com/ Distinctive Cabinetry and Design Contact Person: Pat and Dave Parks Email: dave@design105.com Address: 7883 Hwy. 105 S., Suite A, Boone, NC 28607 Phone: (828) 963-9633 Website: http://www.distinctivecabinetrydesign.com/ Isley Construction Co, Inc. Contact Person: Roy Isley Email: isleyconstruction@yahoo.com Address: 4236 Linville Falls Hwy., Newland, NC 28657 Phone: 828-898-7544, 828-733-4209 Website: http://www.isleyconstruction.homesandland.com/ Isley Materials Contact Person: Roy Isley Email: isleyconstruction@yahoo.com Address: 4236 Linville Falls Highway, Newland, NC 28657 Phone: 828-733-4209 Fax: 828-733-4498 Website: http://www.isleyconstruction.homesandland.com/ J.A.C.K.S. Glass and Mirror Contact Person: Kevin Williams Email: noemail@noemail.com Street: 65 Orchard Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-733-9600 Mountain Construction Enterprises, Inc.

Carolina Cabin Rentals Inc. Contact Person: John White Email: Inquiries@CarolinaCabinRentals.com Address: 197 Old US Highway 321, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Phone: (828) 295-6000 Website: http://www.carolinacabinrentals.com/ Cornerstone Cabins and Lodge of Banner Elk Contact Person: Ray and Kim Schrader Email: ccabins@att.net Address: 64 Cornerstone Cir., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-3115 Website: http://www.cornerstonerentals.com/ Dereka’s Sugar Mountain Accommodations Center and Realty Inc. Contact Person: Dereka Plyler Email: resv@staysugar.com Address: 106 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mtn., NC 28604 Phone: (800) 545-9475 Fax: 898-8620 Website: http://www.staysugar.com/ Festiva Blue Ridge Village Resort Contact Person: Kim Dalton Email: kdalton@pattonhospitality.com Address: 3781 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-9737 Fax: 828-898-5967 Honey Bear Cabin Contact Person: Barbara Swiatlowski Email: swateam@bellsouth.net Address: 180 Sugar Bear Ridge Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory FROM PAGE 19 Phone: (561) 573-8426 Website: http://www.sugarmountaincabin.com/ IFC Properties LLC Contact Person: Rosemary Stein Email: infamclin@aol.com Address: 875 Eagles Nest Trail, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (336) 212-1200 Fax: (336) 570-0012 Website: http://www.vrbo.com/260138 The Inn at Elk River Contact Person: Darlene Calvert Email: jslowery@aol.com Address: 875 Main St. West, Hwy. 194, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9669 Fax: (828) 898-2567 Website: http://www.elkriverinn.com Little Main St. Inn & Suites Contact Person: Phil and Lori Dean Email: vacations@littlemainstreet.com Address: 607 E. Main St., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-6109 Fax: (828) 898-6377 Website: http://littlemainstreet.com/ McNamara Properties Contact Person: June McNamara Email: june.g.mcnamara@icloud.com Address: 1208 Glen Eden Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612 Phone: 919-971-6001 Mountain Retreats Realty Contact Person: Diane Martin Email: diane@ncmountainretreats.com Address: P.O. Box 2437, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 963-6325 Fax: (828) 898-7664 Website: http://www.ncmountainretreats.com/ The Perry House Contact Person: Mike and Robin Dunn Email: perryhouse@skybest.com

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Seven Devils TDA Contact Person: Debbie Powers Email: townfinance@sevendevils.net Address: 1356 Seven Devils Road, Seven Devils, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 963-5343 Website: http://sevendevils.net Town of Banner Elk Contact Person: Rick Owen Email: manager@townofbannerelk.org Address: 200 Park Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5398 Website: http://www.townofbannerelk.org

Bear Real Estate Contact Person: Kim Hyatt Email: kim@bearrealestate.com Address: 185 Azalea Circle, Box 2498, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 260-5338 Website: bearrealestate.com

Village of Sugar Mountain TDA Contact Person: Sherri A. Herland, tax collector and TDA coordinator Email: tda@seesugar.com Address: 251 Dick Trundy Ln., Sugar Mountain, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9292 Fax: (828) 898-9293 Website: http://www.seesugar.com

Blue Ridge Realty and Investments Contact Person: Todd Rice and Bill Acceto Email: info@brri.net Address: 110 Main St., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 737-3100 Website: http://blueridgerealty.net/

Non-Profit Organizations Avery County Habitat for Humanity Contact Person: Jordan Slagle Email: slaglej@averycohfh.org Address: P.O. Box 1016, Newland, NC 28657 Phone: (828) 733-1909 Website: http://www.averycohfh.org/ Avery County Humane Society Contact Person: Bruce Malfatone Email: averyhumaneed@gmail.com Address: P.O. Box 1213, Newland, NC 28657 Phone: (828) 733-2333 Fax: (828) 733-9937 Website: http://www.averyhumane.org Children’s Hope Alliance Contact Person: Abby Lord Email: a.lord@grandfatherhome.org Address: P.O. Box 98, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-5465 Fax: 828-898-8513 Website: https://www.childrenshopealliance.org/ Hospitality House of Boone Contact Person: Todd Carter Email: development@hospitalityhouseofboone.org Address: 338 Brook Hollow Road, Boone, NC 28607 Phone: (828) 264-1237 Fax: (828) 265-2541 Website: http://www.hospitalityhouseofboone.org/ Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk Contact Person: Ann Swinkola Email: agswinkola@skybest.com Address: P.O. Box 2321, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9044 Website: http://www.bannerelkkiwanis.org/

Churches Banner Elk Presbyterian Church Contact Person: Rob Clemmer Email: office@bannerelkpresbyterian.org Street: 420 College Dr., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-5406 Fax: 828-898-7615 Website: http://bannerelkpresbyterian.org/ Banner Elk United Methodist Church Contact Person: Daniel Brubaker Email: bubbabru@skybest.com Address: 486 College Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9729 Website: http://bannerelkumc.org/

Real Estate Antler Realty Contact Person: Julia Heinlein Email: julia@antlerrealty.net Address: 146 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-3111 Fax: (828) 898-2393

The Vistas at Banner Elk Contact Person: Kent Smith Email: bevistas@gmail.com Address: 1873-A Penny Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-3380 Website: http://www.vistasatbannerelk.com

Website: http://www.antlerrealty.net Banner Elk Realty Contact Person: John Davis III Email: davisjd@skybest.com Address: 161 Silver Springs Drive, Suite #2, Banner Elk, NC 28604 P.O. Box 336, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9756 Fax: (828) 898-4898 Website: http://www.bannerelkrealty.com

Municipal

Website: http://www.sugartop.com/

Eagles Nest Realty LLC Contact Person: Mary Sue Street Email: mstreet@eaglesnestrealyllc.com Address: 51 Eagles Nest Trail, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (800) 770-9311 Website: eaglesnestrealtyllc.com Elk River Property Owners Association Inc. Contact Person: Bob Littleton Email: elkriverpoa@elkriverpoa.com Address: 643 Banner Elk Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9791 Fax: (828) 898-4856 Website: http://www.elkriverpoa.com/ Elk River Realty Inc. Contact Person: Rick Foster/Spencer Robbins Email: rick@elkriverclub.com Address: 539 Banner Elk Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9777 Website: http://www.elkriverclub.com/ The Farm at Banner Elk Contact Person: Mark Lehmann Email: thefarmbenc@skybest.com Address: Dobbins Road/Farm Loop Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4416 Website: http://www.thefarmatbannerelk.com/ Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Contact Person: Deena Levy and Meghan McSwain Email: deena.levy@sothebysrealty.com Address: 2120 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-8965 Fax: (828) 898-3695 Website: http://www.premiersothebysrealty.com/ Ridgefront Realty Contact Person: Cheri Pulcini Email: cheri@ridgefrontrealty.com Street: Main St, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-4100 Fax: 828-898-4111 Silver Springs Farms LLC Contact Person: George Meyer Jr. and Bev Payne Email: bev@skybest.com Address: 600 Old Turnpike Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-6896 Website: http://bannerelkhomes.com The Summit Group of the Carolinas Contact Person: Allison Phillips Email: summitgroup@skybest.com Address: 415 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-3500 Website: www.summitgrouprealestate.com Sugartop Resort Condominium Association Contact Person: Dennis Lacey Email: sales@sugartop.com Address: 303 Sugar Top Drive, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5226 Fax: (828) 898-8627

Aramark- Lees McRae Dining Contact Person: David Masonoff Email: masonoff-david@aramark.com Address: PO Box 116, Banner Elk, NC Phone: 828-898-8088 Website: http://www.aramark.com Banner Elk Cafe and Lodge Espresso Bar and Eatery Contact Person: Les Broussard Email: skifamily04@charter.net Address: Hwy. 184, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-4040 Website: http://www.highcountrydining.com/m_Banner-Elk-Cafeand-Espresso-Lodge_Banner-Elk_97.html Banner Elk Subway Contact Person: Aaron Barlow Email: aaronbarlow@charter.net Address: 3579 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-8544 Fax: 828-898-8690 Banner Elk Winery & Villa Contact Person: Valerie Cogdill Email: vcogdill@gmail.com Address: 135 Deer Run Ln., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone:828- 898-9090 Website: http://www.bannerelkwinery.com Barra, Sushi Club and Chef’s Table Contact Person: Angelo Accetturo Email: accetturoang@aol.com Address: 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-7727 Bayou Smokehouse and Grill and Bayou Store Contact Person: Winston & David Ammann Email: bayouwinston@aol.com Address: 130 Main St. E., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-8952 Website: http://www.bayousmokehouse.com Bella’s Italian Restaurant Contact Person: Craig & Nicole Simmons Email: bellas@skybest.com Address: 3585 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-9022 Fax: 828-898-2231 Website: http://www.bellasofbannerelk.com/ Carolina Barbeque Contact Person: Dave Calvert Email: dcalvert509@gmail.com Address: 500 Pineola St, Newland, NC 28657 Phone: 828-737-0700 Fax: 828-737-0708 Website: http://www.carolinabbqnewland.com/ Dunn’s Deli Contact Person: Mike & Robin Dunn Email: perryhouse@skybest.com Address: 134 Main St. W., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-6731 Website: http://www.dunns-deli.com/ Sister Lee’s Cafe and Bakery Contact Person: Cathy Lee Rudisill Email: sisterlees@bellsouth.net Address: 142 Main St. East, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-4000 Sorrento’s Italian Bistro Contact Person: Maria Accettura Email: riaone@msn.com Address: 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-5214 Website: http://sorrentosbistro.com Stonewalls Restaurant and Banner Elk Olive Oil & Balsamics Contact Person: Scott Garland Email: scottgarlandevents@yahoo.com Address: 344 Shawneehaw Ave, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-5550 Website: http://www.stonewallsrestaurant.com

Retail Shops

Page 21 Art Galleries Alta Vista Gallery Contact Person: Maris Hyde Email: altavista@skybest.com Address: 2839 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC 28691 Phone: (828) 963-5247 Website: http://www.altavistagallery.com The Art Cellar Gallery Contact Person: Mike and Pam McKay Email: info@artcellaronline.com Address: 920 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5175 Website: www.artcellaronline.com Studio 140 Art Gallery Contact Person: Angelo Accetturo Email: accetturoang@aol.com Address: 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-1940 Website: http://www.studio140art.com/ Garden Centers Mountaineer Garden Center Contact Person: Sara and Allen Gregory Email: mgcinc1986@yahoo.com Address: 1735 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5219 Fax: (828) 898-5196 Website: http://mountaineergardencenter.com/ Home Furnishings Banner Elk Consignment Cottage Contact Person: Susan Brown Email: consign@skybest.com Address: 414 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5733 Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Banner-ElkConsignment-Cottage/146834055665 Maple’s Leather Furniture Inc. Contact Person: Zoe Schmidinger Email: info@maplesleather.com Address: 177 Dick Trundy Ln., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-6110 Fax: (828) 898-6113 Website: http://www.maplesleather.com/

Jewelry Baltzley’s Fine Jewelry Contact Person: Eric Baltzley Email: baltzleysfj@skybest.com Address: 163 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-8883 Hardin Fine Jewelry Contact Person: Susan Hardin Email: hardinjewelry@gmail.com Address: 920 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4653

Linens DeWoolfson Down Contact Person: Ashley Email: info.linens@dewoolfsonlinens.com Address: 9452 N.C. Hwy. 105 S., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (800) 833-3696 Website: http://www.dewoolfsonlinens.com

Pet Supplies and Services My Best Friend’s Barkery Contact Person: Erika Siegel Email: esiegel@mybestfriendsbarkery.com Street: 176 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5625 Website: http://www.mybestfriendsbarkery.com/ Ruth Ann’s Pet Grooming Contact Person: Ruth Ann Liberatore Email: rapjlib@aol.com Street: 114 Laurel Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-260-4454

Specialty Food and Wine Avery County Farmers Market Contact Person: Waightstill Avery Address: P.O. Box 190, Plumtree, NC 28644 Phone: (828) 733-5052 Website: http://www.averycountyfarmersmarket.net Erick’s Cheese and Wine Contact Person: Randall Ray Email: rlyar@aol.com Address: 4004 Hwy. 105, Grandfather Ctr., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-9424

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Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory FROM PAGE 21 Website: http://www.erickscheeseandwine.com/ Mountain Grounds Coffee & Tea Co. Contact Person: Gina Phenneger Email: mgcoffeeandteaco@gmail.com Address: 3990 Hwy. 105, Suite 10, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5878 Website: http://www.mgcoffeenoca.com/

Window Treatments Carolina Window Fashions Contact Person: Greg Seiz Email: gregs@carolinawindowfashions.com Street: 66 Pershing St., Newland, NC 28657 Phone: (828) 733-3318 Fax: (828) 733-3341 Website: http://www.carolinawindowfashions.com

Women’s Apparel BJ’s Resort Wear Contact Person: Sally Breslauer and BJ Russell Email: salbres@aol.com Address: 145 Main St., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4229 Tanger Outlets in Blowing Rock Contact Person: Heidi Ellis Email: heidi.ellis@tangeroutlets.com Address: 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Suite 33, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Phone: (828) 295-4444 Fax: (828) 295-0095 Website: http://tangeroutlet.com/blowingrock

Services Accounting and Billing Services Patty’s Billing Services Inc. Contact Person: Patty Robinson Email: patty@pattysbillingservices.com Address: P.O. Box 2102, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4504 Website: http://pattysbillingservices.com/

Auto Repair Flanagan’s Auto Service Inc. Contact Person: Charles Flanagan Jr. Email: dflanagan@skybest.com Address: 78 Orchard Ln., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-3709 Fax: (828) 898-3709

Auto Sales Ross Chrysler Jeep Ram Contact Person: Richard Miller Email: rmiller@rossauto.com Address: 2282 Hwy 105 South, Boone, NC 28607 Phone: (828) 264-2875 Website: http://rossauto.com

Cleaning and Restoration Highland Pro Clean Inc. Contact Person: Andrew Johansen Email: highlandproclean@gmail.com Address: 136 Asa St., Newland, NC 28657 Phone: (828) 733-5089 Website: http://www.highlandproclean.com Pinacle Network Inc. Contact Person: Deborah Campa Email: c9045714159@yahoo.com Address: 505 Beachland Blvd #251,Vero Beach, NC 32963 Website: http://www.dc.yourbodyiswater.info/

Computer Parts, Sales and Service The Computer Studio Contact Person: Peter and Stephanie Paglen Email: thecomputerstudio@gmail.com Address: 219A Beech Mountain Pkwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 355-6162 Website: http://www.thecomputerstudio.webs.com/ Fred France and Associates Contact Person: Fred France Email: ffrance2008@ceoexpress.com Street: 108 Lower Grouse Ridge Rd., Beech Mountain, NC 28604 Phone: 828-387-0073 Website: http://ffare.vpweb.com/

Custom Mapping

Highland Mapping, Inc. Contact Person: Eric Neel Email: mail@highlandmapping.com Address: 395 Shawneehaw Ave, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-7720 Website: http://www.highlandmapping.com/ Custom Mapping Highland Mapping Inc. Contact Person: Eric Neel Email: mail@highlandmapping.com Address: 395 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-7720 Website: http://www.highlandmapping.com/

Entertainment Welter Entertainment Contact Person: Pete Welter Email: pete@welterentertainment.com Street: 8693 Laurel Springs W, Newland, NC 28657 Phone: 828-565-2345 Website: http://www.welterentertainment.com/

Funeral Homes Austin & Barnes Funeral Home And Crematory Contact Person: E.Bruce Shomaker Email: bruce@austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Address: 194 Queen Street, Boone, NC 28607 Phone: 804-384-7921 Fax: 828-264-8889 Website: http://www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com/

Hair and Beauty Salons Alternatives Natural Hair Studio Contact Person: Todd and Lori Bush Email: todlor@skybest.com Street: 2989-A Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-5262 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant- Nancy Crawford Contact Person: Nancy Crawford Email: ncrawford1@marykay.com Street: 182 Shelter Rock Cir., Sugar Mountain, Banner Elk, NC Phone: 828-712-0891 Website: http://www.marykay.com/ncrawford1 Mountain Gypsies- The Spa and Salon at Banner Elk Contact Person: Donna Gwaltney, Cat Young and Tess Hughes Email: catgirlrisingsparta1@gmail.com Street: 144 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 931-261-5323

Insurance Fortner Insurance Agency Inc. Contact Person: Tim Ganley Email: pharris@fortnerinsurance.com Address: 156 Main St. E., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-6366 Website: http://www.fortnerinsurance.com/ Greystone Insurance Associates Inc. Contact Person: Linda Gilleland Email: lgilleland.greys01@insuremail.net Address: 148 Highway 105 Extension, Boone, NC 28607 Phone: (828) 264-2626 Website: http://www.greystoneins.com/

Landscape and Tree Care Fairway Lawns of Banner Elk Contact Person: Dewayne Krege Email: fairwaylawns@skybest.com Address: P.O. Box 1643, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4600 Hunter’s Tree Service Inc. Contact Person: Tony and Judy Hunter Email: trees@htsinc.biz Address: 1731 Beech Mountain Road, Elk Park, NC 28622 Phone: (828) 733-3320 Fax: (828) 733-0023 Website: http://www.hunterstreeserviceinc.com

Lawyers and Attorneys Blue Ridge Advocacy Center Contact Person: Tom McMurray Email: tom@appalachianmediation.com Address: P.O. Box 2171 Phone: (828) 386-1116 Fax: (828) 386-1119

Website: http://www.appalachianmediation.com Nancy Schleifer, Attorney at Law Email: nancyschleifer2001@msn.com Address: P.O. Box 427, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 386-1212 Website: http://www.nancyschleiferlaw.com/

December 22, 2016 Address: 645 Old Farm Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-260-4792 Alt Email: mbrubaker@skybest.com David and Linda Coutts Email: lindafci@bellsouth.net Address: 5204 White Oak Ln., Tamarac, FL 33319 Phone: 954868-4741

Magazines Carolina Mountain Life Magazine Contact Person: Babette McAuliffe Email: livingcarolina@bellsouth.net Address Street: P.O. Box 976, Linville, NC 28646 Phone: (828) 737-0771 Website: http://www.carolinamountainlifemagazine.com/

Pest Control Services Appalachian Pest Control Contact Person: Max Brown Email: marius_b@att.net Address: 2686 Morganton Blvd. S.W., Lenoir, NC 28645 Phone: (800) 532-7378, (828) 963-8600

Sharilynn and Charles Dolab Email: sldolab8@gmail.com Address: 1069 Beech Mnt Parkway, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 843-368-3476 Bobby Duke Email: bobbyduke@skybest.com Address: 423 Valle Ridge Dr., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-963-2820 Carroll and Karin Hickman Email: cwh43@skybest.com Address: P.O. Box 2367, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-963-5345

Photography Todd Bush Photography Contact Person: Todd and Lori Bush Email: todd@bushphoto.com Address: 2989-C Tynecastle Hwy., Hwy. 184, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-8088 Website: http://www.bushphoto.com

Printing, Signs, Mailing Services Go Postal Contact Person: Ken Gottfried Email: keng@gpostal.com Address: New Market Centre, Boone, NC 28607 Phone: (828) 262-0027 Website: http://www.gpostal.com The Sign Shop Contact Person: Bill Dicks Email: thesignshop@skybest.com Address: P.O. Box 426, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-4437 Fax: (828) 898-7586

Storage Facilities Banner Manor Self Storage Contact Person: Sheree Brown Email: grandfather@morningstarstorage.com Address: 161 Silver Springs Dr. & 10675 Hwy. 105, Banner Elk, NC Phone: 828-963-6362 Website: http://www.morningstarstorage.com/

Telecommunications and Internet Skyline Membership Corporation Contact Person: Brent Keith, Business; Paige Phillips, Customer Service; Karen Powell, Public Relations Email: inquiries@skybest.com Address: 16 High Country Square, Banner Elk, NC 28604 and 157 Seven Devils Road, Seven Devils, NC 28604 Phone: (828) 898-1350 Website: http://skyline.org

Weather Ray’s Weather Center Contact Person: Ray Russell Email: ray@raysweather.com Address: 1675 Blowing Rock Road, Suite 402, Boone, NC 28607 Phone: (828) 260-3151 Website: http://raysweather.com

Individual Members Fred & Sherry Abernathy Email: fredsherry@charter.net Address: 130 Tree Top Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-504-0122 Allen & Rebecca Bolick Email: bannerelkbolicks@gmail.com Address: P.O. Box 1326, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-1934

Roy and Marion Krege Email: rmkrege@skybest.com Address: P.O. Box 22, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-5899 Charles and Nancy Lester Email: charles.lester@sutherland.com Address: 1955 Musket Court, Stone Mountain, 30087 Phone: 770-938-2533 Carina Llobet Email: carinallobet@gmail.com Street: P.O. Box, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 305-205-8665 Jim Long Email: ftljal@bellsouth.net Address: 165 Heather Lane, Banner Elk, NC 286041 Phone: 954-873-7071 Brenda Lyerly Email: lyerlybs@gmail.com Address: P.O. Box 127, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-5382 Sherry McManus Email: mcmanussherry057@gmail.com Address: PO Box 2211, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Dick and Joyce Newman Email: newmanjoy@aol.com Address: 1212 Santona St., Coral Gables, FL 33146 Phone: 828-895-5962 Judith Nye Email: judybnye@gmail.com Address: PO Box 2320, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-260-2148 Paul and Susie O’Connell Email: oconn@skybest.com Address: 132 Grassy Gap Loop Rd, Banner Elk Meredith and Tony Olan Email: mereditholan@gmail.com Street: 225 Hillside Dr, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 704-608-2863 Gene Ormond Email: logo143@gmail.com Address: 126 Bear Club Ln., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 727-460-7788 Allison Penegar Email: allisonpenegar@yahoo.com Street: 84 Billy Goat Bluff, Elk Park, NC 28622 Phone: 704-661-4523 Ted Silver & Carol Berns Email: biketed@gmail.com Address: Banner Elk, NC

Kathy Boone Email: chattybanker@charter.net Street: 1735 Grouse Moor Dr., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-262-4614

Patricia Ashley Smith Email: destinpatashley@gmail.com Address: Banner Elk, NC

Sara Brewer Email: hicountryabc@skybest.com Street: P.O. Box 1508, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-260-2060

Roseanne Snow Email: greenockian2@gmail.com Address: 180 Cinnamon Fern Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 769-216-0347

Mary Jo and Dan Brubaker Email: bubbabru@skybest.com

Ruth and Jack Sparks

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Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory FROM PAGE 22 Email: jwsparks@bellsouth.net Address: 351-B Silver Springs Dr., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Susan and David Staton Email: susan.staton@gmail.com Address: 5669 Hickory Nut Gap Rd., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-7820

Contact Person: Nancy and Bill Stevenson Email: wsteven22@yahoo.com Address:: 314 A Silver Springs Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Barry and Linda Sutton Email: barry.sutton@earthlink.net Address: 9373 Hwy. 19E, Roan Mountain, TN 37187 Phone: 778-6746

Nancy and Bill Stevenson

Jim and Ann Swinkola Email: jimswinkola@icloud.com Address: P.O. Box 692, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-2579 Deka Tate Email: justdeka@skybest.com Address: 193 Maple Court, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-9203 Bob and Sandy Testani Email: sandytest@charter.net Address:311 Penny Lane, #2-C, Banner Elk NC phone: 828-367-6204 Mary Watts Email: mewattsdmd@yahoo.com

Page 23 Address: 1 Spillway Ln., Spartanburg, SC 29307 Phone: 828-898-8555 John & Linda Williams Email: jhwilliams.3@gmail.com Address: 525 Grey Fox Ridge Rd., Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 828-898-2010 Linda Wood Email: Linda.wood1448@yahoo.com Phone: 828-783-8084 Larry and Chris Zimmer Email: crzimmercsn@gmail.com Street: 125 Tweetsie Lane East, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 585-230-4928

Places of worship in Banner Elk and Avery County Aaron Baptist Church

Green Valley Baptist

All Saints Mission

Heaton Christian

Altamont United Methodist

Henson Creek Baptist

Arbor Dale Presbyterian

Ivey Heights FWB

Avery United Methodist

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Banner Elk Church of Christ

Jonas Ridge Baptist

Banner Elk Presbyterian

Linville Falls Community Church

Banner Elk Seventh Adventist

Linville United Methodist

Banner Elk United Methodist

Matney Liberty Church

Beech Mountain Baptist Belview Baptist Church Big Meadows Baptist Chapel In The Woods Chestnut Dale Baptist Church of Jesus Christ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church of the Savior

Midway Holiness Church Minneapolis Baptist Minneapolis Christian Minneapolis Methodist Mt. Calvary Baptist Mt. Pleasant Baptist Mountain View FWB Newland Christian

Crab Orchard FWB

Newland Presbyterian

Cranberry Baptist

Newland United Methodist

Crossnore Baptist

Open Door Baptist

Crossnore Presbyterian

Pineola Baptist

Curtis Creek Baptist

Pineola Church of God

Elk Mountain FWB

Pineola Presbyterian

Elk Park Baptist

Pleasant Hill Baptist

Elk Park Christian

Plumtree Presbyterian

Elk Park United Methodist

Powdermill Baptist

Emmanuel Baptist

Roaring Creek Baptist

Evangelical Methodist

Roaring Creek FWB

Faith Baptist

St. Bernadette Catholic

Fall Creek Baptist

Stamey Town Baptist

Fellowship Baptist

Sugar Mountain Baptist

Fellowship Presbyterian

Yellow Mountain Baptist

First Baptist Church

Vale FWB

Forest Home Community

Victory Baptist

Fletcher Presbyterian

Walnut Grove Presbyterian

FILE PHOTO

The Banner Elk Woolly Worm Festival celebrates 40 years of woolly fun and excitement in 2017.

Wild and Woolly fun aplenty

at annual Banner Elk Woolly Worm Festival

T

he third weekend of October each year is a time known throughout Western North Carolina and Tennessee as the reprise of the annual Banner Elk Woolly Worm Festival.

Weally, it is (pardon the pun). For aficionados who find the cool Autumn climate of Banner Elk and the thrill of a racing caterpillar a recipe for a great weekend, it’s all about the woolly worms.

Thousands of visitors – crowds of up to 20,000 people or greater – have celebrated the four-decades-long tradition that is the annual edition of the Woolly Worm Festival in quaint downtown Banner Elk with food, music, arts and crafts and, of course, the woolly worm races that make this a one-of-a -kind, fun festival.

If you’re lucky — or you have special skills in selecting or training a champion woolly worm — you can go home with the $1,000 grand prize as well.

Festival creator Jim Morton would likely be amazed to see the metamorphosis of his idea for a fall festival – how it’s developed into one the region’s most popular events, sort of like the transition from a caterpillar to a butterfly, if you will.

The Woolly Worm Festival gets bigger and

better every year with food and craft vendors, a designated area for 14 area nonprofits to exhibit the good that comes from revenue generated by the festival and, as always, the furry creatures racing up a string as their handlers cheer them on to victory.

The weather is usually perfect. Average high temperature in Banner Elk on Woolly Worm Weekend is somewhere in the comfortable, low 60s, depending on the exact date each year.

Scoff, if you dare, but the woolly worm is supposed to be an excellent judge of coming weather. According to those affiliated with the festival, the festival’s winning worm is correct almost 90 percent of the time in predicting the severity of winter.

Never trained — let alone raced — a woolly worm?

No problem. The truth is, there’s no proven successful formula for winning woolly worm races — not that the experts who have experienced success will share anyway.

Many may come for the excitement of dramatic woolly worm racing, but many also stay for the fun on what typically is a gorgeous fall weekend amongst the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

May the best worm win.

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