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Marc Payne is the keynote speaker at the annual Best of the Best of Ashe County. Payne was the original guest speaker for the luncheon event five years ago.

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hile more and more of the Great Recession belongs in the rear view mirror, there’s no doubt that today’s business environment is as competitive and difficult as it ever has been. To succeed today means not only providing superior products or services, but providing those products and services better than your competition, and more importantly, better than even your most discerning customer could expect.

And so, welcome to the The Best of the Best of Ashe County, an annual red carpet event hosted by Ashe Post & Times and sponsored by Ashe County Ford, Boondocks Brewing, Dr. Joel Yates General Dentistry and Parker Tie Co. As any business owner in Ashe County will tell you, it’s not easy to get a spot on that red carpet. This luncheon awards ceremony presented at West Jefferson United Methodist Church is for those businesses chosen to be the best in their field by those most harsh of critics — our customers. It is customers who vote on categories ranging from accountant to women’s clothing. At the Ashe Post & Times, we simply tally the results and present the winners.

Invariably, though, it has been noted that each of the winners has common ground. They all fill a need in our community, but in so doing go out of their way to make the customer experience one to be remembered — and repeated over and over again.

As the Jan. 29’s event keynote speaker, coach Marc Payne, noted at the ceremony, the results a business achieves today depend on the attitudes and choices made in the past. Tomorrow’s results depend on the attitude and choices we make today.

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Jeff Walters, Becky Porter, Paula McNeill and Peggy Childress of Ashe County Ford at the Best of the Best. Ashe County Ford is a sponsor for the event.

Each of the businesses and organizations listed in this special section, on our website at www.ashepostandtimes.com and in our print newspaper, are focused on a winning attitude and making winning choices today. That’s how they got on the red carpet, and that’s how many of

them return to that spot year after year.

Business is hard work. But as Payne also said, if you only accomplish things on the days you feel well, you aren’t going to accomplish much. The winners and runners-up at this year’s Best of Ashe County certainly know this as they strive every

day, day in and day out, to live up to the award you will find hanging in their place of business.

Congratulations to all of the winners we list here. You have earned our respect and truly deserve the title you have been awarded.

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BEST OF THE BEST ACCOUNTANT

Winner : Melissa Goodman Runner-up : Christina Wagoner

ANIMAL CLINIC Winner : Animal Hospital of Ashe Runner-up : Ashe Animal Clinic

ANTIQUE STORE Winner : Antiques on Main Runner-up : Midtown Antiques

APPLIANCE REPAIR Winner : Jefferson Appliance Runner-up : Lowe’s Inc.

APPLIANCE STORE Winner : Lowe’s Inc. Runner-up : Jefferson Appliance

ART GALLERY Winner : Catchlight Gallery Runner-up : RT Morgan

ASSISTED LIVING

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Winner : Forest Ridge Assisted Living Runner-up : Ashe Assisted Living

Heather Samudio of Forest Ridge Assisted Living.

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Jonathan Jordan is Best Politician for Ashe County.

ATTORNEY Winner : John B. “Jak” Reeves Runner-up : John Kilby

AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY Winner : Miller Insurance Runner-up : Farm Bureau Insurance

AUTO REPAIR SHOP Winner : Ashe County Ford Runner-up : Grease Monkey Kwik Lube

AUTO SALESPERSON Winner : Andy Calhoun Runner-up : Tony Goodman

AUTO SUPPLY STORE Winner : O’ Reilly Auto Parts Runner-up : AutoZone

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Gary Brown, owner of Boondocks.

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Sandy Hurley and Mayor of West Jefferson Dale Baldwin.

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Thank You Mexican

Restaurant

Thank you Ashe County for Voting

Helen Leserra as 2017 Best Real Estate Agent

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN ASHE COUNTY

We are honored to have been voted

BEST NURSING HOME Thank you for your support!

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336-846-2100

1447-C Mt. Jefferson Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 (WalMart Shopping Center) Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. • 7 Days

540 Waugh Street • Jefferson, NC www.margatehealth.com 336-246-5581

Residential - Commercial - Lots and Land Condos - Log Cabins - River & Stream Mountain Views

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Thanks Ashe County for Voting Us the #1 Dance Studio for the Fourth Consecutive Year!

Also for Voting April Best Coach!

Stop by our dance studio in Jefferson Station in Downtown West Jefferson for information on the different genres of dance we offer for all ages, plus visit our dance store for all your dancing needs!

Fun for the whole family.

(336) 846-1545

20 E. Ashe St., Ste. 35 (Inside Jefferson Station)

West Jefferson, NC 28694

www.facebook.com/aprilsschoolofdance aprilschoolofdance@yahoo.com

Thank you for your vote again As Best Politician.

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Kristy Treva of Animal Hospital of Ashe.

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BAKERY Winner : Rosebud Bakery Runner-up : Sweet n Savory

BANK

It is my honor to serve the High Country as your advocate in Raleigh!

Winner : LifeStore Runner-up : State Employees’ Credit Union

BANQUET FACILITY Winner : Boondock’s Runner-up : Jefferson Landing

BAR Winner : Boondock’s Runner-up : The Hotel Tavern

BARBECUE RESTAURANT Winner : Smoky Mountain Barbecue Runner-up : When Pigs Fly of Ashe

BARBER Winner : Derek Osborne Runner-up : Casey Miles

BEAUTY SALON Winner : Becky & Company Runner-up : Salon 27

BED AND BREAKFAST Winner : River House Runner-up : Buffalo Tavern

BODY SHOP Winner : Ashe County Ford Runner-up : Taylor Collision Center

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

NC House Representative Jonathan Jordan Paid for by Committee to Elect Jonathan Jordan.

Winner : Shatley Springs Runner-up : Hillbilly Grille

BUILDING SUPPLY STORE Winner :Parker Tie Runner-up : Lowe’s Inc.

CABLE TV COMPANY Winner : SkyLine/SkyBest Runner-up : Charter Communications

CAR DEALER NEW Winner :Ashe County Ford Runner-up : West Jefferson Chevrolet

CAR DEALER USED Winner : Mt. Jefferson Motors Runner-up : Ashe County Ford

CARPET CLEANER Winner : Waddell and Blevins Runner-up : Carpet Medics

CHICKEN RESTAURANT Winner : When Pigs Fly of Ashe Runner-up : Smoky Mountain Barbecue

CHINESE RESTAURANT Winner : Osaka Runner-up : Shokudo

CHIROPRACTOR Winner : Current Chiropractic Runner-up : Tracy Lynn Schuster

CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Winner : Chestnut Hill Runner-up : Shatley Farms

CHURCH Winner : West Jefferson United Methodist Church Runner-up : Divine Hope Baptist

BUFFET Winner : Village Inn Pizza Runner-up : Winner’s Circle

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Left, Jenny Parsons, Charles Wright, Laura Lambeth, Kayla Lewis, James Lambert, Teresa Armstrong, Sara Houser, Joe Thore, Melissa Lewis, Cathy Clark, Tyler Callahan, Rita Richardson and Heather Peters of Ashe Memorial Hospital.

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CHURCH LEADER Winner : Dan Gaddy Runner-up : Phil Arnold

CIVIC/COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Winner : Ashe County Arts Council Runner-up : Ashe Sharing Center

COACH Winner : April Barnes Runner-up : Kevin Wonsick

COFFEE SHOP

TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE ALLOWED US TO FURNISH YOUR CABIN OR CASTLE THIS YEAR, WE SINCERELY THANK YOU. OUR CUSTOMER BASE IN RECOGNIZING US AS THE AREA'S BEST FURNITURE STORE AGAIN THIS YEAR IS A GREAT SOURCE OF PRIDE TO US AND OUR STAFF. WITH YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT WE WILL STRIVE TO CONTINUE BEING THE BEST!

Winner : Bohemia Runner-up : The Harvest Cafe

COMPUTER REPAIR/SERVICE Winner : Max5 Computers Inc. Runner-up : Bob Calhoun

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Winner : Backyard Convenience Runner-up : The Corner Market

COSMETOLOGIST Winner : Stephanie Blevins Runner-up : Trina Martin

DANCE STUDIO Winner : April’s School of Dance Runner-up : Miss Kitty’s Fleet Feet Cloggers

DAY CARE CENTER Winner : Learning Thru Play Too Runner-up : Mt Jefferson Child Development Center

Eddie

Bedding manager, super salesman 47 years in furniture

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Retired owner "The furniture man" 47 years

Buyer, owner, operations manager 37 years

Charlotte

accountant, sales, general support 17 years

DELI Winner : Ingles Runner-up : The Corner Market

DENTIST Winner : Dr. Joel Yates Runner-up : Dr. Alvin P. Jenkins

DINNER RESTAURANT Winner :Boondock’s Runner-up : When Pigs Fly of Ashe

DRUG STORE Winner : People’s Drug Runner-up : Jefferson Drug

DRY CLEANER Winner :Mountaineer Cleaners Runner-up : Ashe Dry Cleaner

Robert

Warehouse & stock manager 14 years

Lift Chairs La-z-boy Serta Motion Beds

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Sales 6 years

Michael

Professional delivery 3 years

Joe

Delivery 7 Months

Ethan

Finally old enough to really work Delivery 1 year during all school breaks

Cabin Lamps Glider Rockers Capel Rugs Broyhill Lane Reclaimed Wood Furniture Rustic Painted Wood Furniture A M E R I C A’ S R U G C O M P A N Y ™

ELECTRICIAN Winner : Parker Electric Runner-up : Rodney Combs

EMT Winner : Ricky Roark Runner-up : Steven Adams SEE AWARDS, PAGE 6B

www.jimscornerfurniture.com 160 Northwest School Rd. (336) Warrensville, NC 384-2929 Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 Saturday 9:00-3:00 Directions: Just 5 miles from West Jefferson on Hwy. 194N/88W Turn Right on Northwest Sch. Rd.

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Winner : Parkway Theatre Runner-up : Cardinal Lanes

FARM SUPPLY STORE Winner : Parson’s Farm Supply Runner-up : Tractor Supply

FAST FOOD RESTAURANT Winner : McDonald’s of West Jefferson Runner-up : Bojangles

FINE DINING RESTAURANT Winner : Boondock’s Runner-up : The Hotel Tavern

FIRE FIGHTER Winner : Joshua Gouge Runner-up : Brian Ashley

FLOORING STORE Winner : Appalachian Flooring & Tile Runner-up : Parker Tie PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE

FLORIST/FLOWER SHOP

Tammy Rose-Hendricks and Issac Hendricks of Rosebud Bakery and Diner.

Winner : Village Florist Runner-up : Jefferson Florist

FORMAL WEAR Winner : Pretty ‘n Pearls Runner-up : Libby’s

FUNERAL HOME Winner : Badger Funeral Home Runner-up : Boone Family Funeral Home

FURNITURE STORE Winner : Jim’s Corner Furniture Runner-up : Hometown Furniture

GIFT SHOP Winner : ’Tis the Season for All Seasons Runner-up : Martha Mae’s Emporium

GOLF COURSE Winner : Mountain Aire Golf Course Runner-up : Jefferson Landing

GROCERY STORE Winner : Ingles Runner-up : Food Lion

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Left, Martin Little, Michelle Cox, Pam DeVall, Julie Miller and Angelia Church of LifeStore Bank.

SEE AWARDS, PAGE 12B

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You voted v ted us Best of the Best est for Assisted Living L ving inn Ashe As e County!

Thank you to everyone who voted us

We would like to thank all of our wonderful clients and customers for supporting us through the years!

BEST LAW FIRM 2017 & BEST ATTORNEY 2017 John B. "Jak" Reeves

We are honored to be awarded these distinctions this year, and we would like to extend a special thank you to all those who have voted for us over the years.

BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING

For exceptional, award-winning care for your loved one, reach out to Forest Ridge.

BEST BEAUTY SHOP BEST COSMETOLOGIST - Stephanie Blevins

Cameron Keziah Executive Director

www.RidgeCare.com (336) 846-1008

Heather Samudio

Director of Community Relations

202 East Main Street • West Jefferson, NC 336.246.7172

424 East Main Street • Jefferson, NC 28640 336-846-2159 • beckyncompany@yahoo.com www.beckyncompany.com

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Melissa Williams accepts the Best Law Firm and Best Attorney’s awards.

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Gayle Winston of the River House Inn and Restaurant.

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Appalachian Flooring & Tile

VOTED BEST FLOORING STORE 2017 Bernadine Houck, Cathy Goodman and owner Brandi Phipps from Appalachian Flooring & Tile appreciate your business and extend a heartfelt thank you for voting them as Best Flooring Store in Ashe County for the second consecutive year.

We look forward to fulfilling your flooring needs in 2018.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm | Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm

422 E Second St | West Jefferson, NC | 336.246.2008 www.AppalachianFlooringandTileNC.com

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Kristin Howell of When Pigs Fly.

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Think greens and it will soon be spring!

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Memberships for the 2018

SEASON ON SALE beginning on opening day.

(336) 877-4716 1396 Fairway Ridge Dr. • West Jefferson, NC

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Dan Gaddy accepts the award for Best Church Leader and Best Church.

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Allison Langdon of Becky & Company accepts the award for Best Women’s Clothing Store and Best Beauty Salon while Stephanie Blevins accepts her award for Best Cosmetologist.

Charles W. Jones M.D.

Dr. Jones and Dr. Thore’s families have been serving your families for over 115 years.

Services We Offer:

200 Hospital Ave., Suite 5 | Jefferson, NC Call for an appointment M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

336.246.7779

Dr. Tammy Thore Dr. Charles Jones

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Rebecca Williams of the Ashe County Arts Council accepts the award for best Civic/Community Organization

“We will serve no swine before it’s time” Whole Hog Barbecue Old Fashion Country Cured Hams Pig Pickings • Catering

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hank you for voting us Best Funeral Home Josh Roten and the staff of Badger Funeral Home appreciates the readers of Ashe Post & Times for voting them Best Funeral Home in Ashe County, eight years in a row.

As Ashe county’s oldest funeral home, we are honored to serve the citizens of Ashe County. Our staff is dedicated to fulfilling your families needs during a difficult time. We appreciate your vote of confidence and look forward to serving you in 2018.

BEST IN ASHE COUNTY

300 E. Main Street · West Jefferson, NC 336-246-7114 · www.BadgerFuneralHome.com “Locally owned by Josh and Holly Roten”

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Rick, Terry & the staff of Parker Tie wishes to thank all voters for picking us #1 in Ashe County, it is an honor to meet our customers needs & we look forward to serving you in 2018!!

Thanks for voting us best building supply and lumber store in Ashe County!

help you plan your project, deliver your material to where you need it. We strive to meet all our customers needs.

Thanks Ashe County for voting us Best Hardware Store 2017

Joey McClure and his paint department were selected top paint distributor for # 1 in the World by Orgill Distributors and number 1 by the readers of the Ashe Mountain Times!

HOME OF

Jeff Miller and the staff can help you choose the right windows and doors for your project.

We carry name brand Andersen® and Quaker® windows and doors in a variety of styles and designs.

BEST IN ASHE COUNTY

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19 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE • WEST JEFFERSON • 336-246-2611 • (F) 336-246-9092 • WWW.PARKERTIE.DOITBEST.COM

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AWARDS FROM PAGE 6B

GYM Winner : Little’s Health & Fitness Runner-up : Mountain Hearts Fitness Center

HAMBURGER Winner : When Pigs Fly of Ashe Runner-up : Boondock’s

HARDWARE STORE Winner : Parker Tie Runner-up : WJ Hardware

HEATING AND AIR COMPANY Winner : Scott Brothers Heating and Air Runner-up : Blue Ridge Heating and Air

HEATING OIL DEALER Winner : Blue Ridge Energy Runner-up : H&W Oil Co.

HOME BUILDERS Winner : New River Custom Builders Runner-up : Hodgson Construction

HOME COOKING RESTAURANT

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Winner : Country House Restaurant Runner-up : Shatley Springs

Left, Robin Miller, Charity Shatley, and Karen Powell of SkyLine/SkyBest.

HOME DECOR STORE Winner : Martha Mae’s Emporium Runner-up : Scarlett Creek

HOSPITAL Winner : Ashe Memorial Hospital

HOTEL/MOTEL Winner : Holiday Inn Express Runner-up : Nation’s Inn

ICE CREAM SHOP Winner : The Dairy House Runner-up : McB’s Mercantile

INSURANCE AGENCY Winner : Miller Insurance Runner-up : Roten Insurance

INSURANCE AGENT Winner : Carroll Roten Runner-up : Mitch Phillips

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Left, Joey McClure, Barbara Woodie and Rick Woodie of Parker Tie Co. Parker Tie Co. is a sponsor for the event.

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Voted Best

Grocery Store & Best Deli in Ashe County

Thank you for your loyalty!

- Mark Sexton, Store Manager and the Ingles Team

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Aletha Eller and Bradley Eller of People’s Drug.

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Thank You! Ashe Post & Times Readers for voting us

Best Floris Florist

in Ashe County for eight consecutive years

It is with great pride that we prepare our arrangements specifically for each occasion.

Every arrangement is custom designed to fit your occasion and your budget.

Thank you! We promise to continue to do the best flowers in Ashe County.

I give you my word.

www.myvillageflorist.com 638 S. Main, Jefferson, NC

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Toll Free 888.451.7721

Crystal Miller of Bohemia Coffee Shop.

THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR YOUR TRUST

BEST INSURANCE AGENCY

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BEST AUTO INSURANCE AUTO • HOME • COMMERCIAL • LIFE • MEDICAL

SServing i A Ashe h C County ffor over 500 years!

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Becky Pike of Bluegrass Landscaping.

107 S Jefferson Ave • PO Box 390 • West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-7151 www.miainsure.com

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BEST OF THE BEST

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Alta Davis and Audrey Brooks of ‘Tis the Season Gift Shop.

Thank You for voting us

2017 Best Home Builder in Ashe County!

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Phillip Shepherd of Mountain Aire Golf Club.

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Thank you Ashe County for VOTING US THE #1 PAVING COMPANY!

WHEN YOU WANT IT DONE RIGHT ...THE FIRST TIME So whether you have residential or commercial paving needs, please give Shatley Paving a call at 336-877-8824.

Certified by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and a long time member of the Better Business Bureau, Shatley Paving & Construction can handle all your residential and commercial asphalt needs....including driveways, parking lots, private roads, curbs, gutters, and guard rails.

515 Clarence Lyall Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-877-8824 • www.shatleyconstruction.com

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Left, Paula McNeill, Peggy Childress, Becky Porter and Jeff Walters of Ashe County Ford.

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Left, Gary Woodie, Keith Woodie, Ed Sexton, Denise Woodie, Gavin Woodie, Karen Carpenter, Matt Woodie and Lisa Brown of Antiques on Main.

THANK YOU! from

Jimmy Wiles Tony Goodman

Curtis Shepherd Darrell Chrisawn

Thank You

for making us your

#1 FARM SUPPLY Company feed, seed, supplies ... everything farm

ank You Ashe County For Vo ng Us! The Best Fitness Center in 2017 Serving you for over 36 years!

Student - Senior Corporate Rates - Military Discounts

Get a group of 10 together and you qualify for Corporate Rate of only $20 a month.

Free Trial Passes Available

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! “We’re always here for you”

MEMBERS ENJOY 24 HOUR ACCESS

PARSONS FARMS & SUPPLY LLC PO Box 745 • 334 South Main Street Jefferson, NC 28640 336-846-1778 www.mtjeffersonmotors.com

01 West State Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 336.246.4359

1114 14 Hwy 194 - West Jefferson NC 336-846-7474 • littleshealthandfitness.com

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Left, Jared Yelton, Gary Brown, Kristin Maynard, Amber Calhoun, Lisa Delaurentiis, Daiva Bulluck and Erik Christoferson of Boondock’s Brewery. Boondock’s Brewery is a sponsor for the event.

A REPUTATION YOU CAN TAKE COMFORT IN is honored to be voted 2017 Best of Ashe

BEST HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE

Eight Years and Counting Thank You to The Best Customers Scott Brothers specializes in: Maintenance, Service, Repair and Installation of Mini-splits, Geo-thermal, Heat Pumps, Gas & Oil Furnaces!

Financing - Available WE HAVE SYSTEMS TO FIT EVERY BUDGET AND EVERY HOME!

www.callsb.com

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THANK YOU! ASHE COUNTY FOR VOTING US

BEST NEW CAR DEALER • BEST AUTO REPAIR • BEST BODY SHOP WE STRIVE TO CONTINUE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN US PARTS

SERVICE

GENE WILKINS, JEFF WALTERS, BECKY BLEVINS, MIKE ROARK, SHELIA SHATLEY, CHESSON FINLEY, BECKY PORTER, RAY WINEBARGER, NOT PICTURED: TODD PARSONS

LARRY WILCOX, JOHNNY CHILDRES, STEVE DOWELL

BODY SHOP

SALES

KEVIN MITCHELL, BOBBY WAGONER, CHRIS MILLER, PEGGY CHILDRES, TIM HAMM, (HIDING: ZACK CARPENTER), BRAD CARPENTER, WILLIAM COX, ERIC MINTON, HURLEY TURNER, DUSTIN QUICK

KEVIN ROLAND, ROGER WITTINGTON, NOEL WATSON, JEFF DAVIS, BARRY RICHARDSON, KYLE DENNY, MIKE LITTLE

OFFICE

OWNERS BEST IN ASHE COUNTY

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RUTH STIDHAMS, PAULA MCNEILL, KATHY JOINES

AMY & JEFF DOLLAR

YOUR FRIENDS AT ASHE COUNTY FORD WISH YOU THE BEST FOR YOUR LIFE’S JOURNEY. WE INVITE YOU TO COME SEE US FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE

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LOOKING FOR WORK? WE ARE HIRING! COME SEE WHY WE HAVE BEEN VOTED BEST PLACE TO WORK 6 YEARS IN A ROW There are s ll some great opportuni es at AEV. We offer an excellent benefits package.

There are over 500 associates employed by AEV. American Emergency Vehicles has been manufacturing ambulances since 1991. AEV is an NCOSH Star Safety Cer fied manufacturing facility.

AEV is an authorized vehicle modifier and maintains chassis inventories that include Ford, General Motors, Mercedes Benz, Interna onal, Freightliner, Kenworth and Ram products.

Currently 1 out of 5 ambulances sold in the United States are designed and produced in this plant.

AEV uses Next Level Business services for approximately the first 520 hours of employment.

AEV offers “Compe ve” entry level pay with solid career path advancement opportuni es.

Shi hours: 6:30am to 5:00 pm. Monday through Thursday. For more informa on call Next Level Business at 336-982-4053.

AMERICAN EMERGENCY VEHICLES One-Of-A-Kind Ambulance Starts with What Ma ers 165 American Way • Jefferson, NC 336-846-8010 • aev.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1

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Thank You Ashe County for Your Trust and Voting us

BEST PLUMBER IN ASHE COUNTY!

B&G Plumbing & Electric is Ashe County's oldest established plumbing and electrical company since 1954.

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Licensed & Insured 240 Helen Blevins Road | West Jefferson, NC 28694 Phone: 336.246.9612 | Fax: 336.246.3025

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Ricky Roark accepts the award for Best EMT.

Thank You

for trusting us to help you

Feel Better

Voted Best Chiropractor • Chiropractic Care • Acupuncture • Massage Therapy 336-846-5651 currentchiro.com

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Joshua Gouge wins the Best Firefighter award.

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BEST OF THE BEST

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Julie Wyatt and Aeriell Youngbar of Villlage Florist accept the award for Best Florist.

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Josh and Holly Roten of Badger Funeral Home accept the award for Best Funeral Home.

Thanks to the BEST Clients in Ashe County!

Thank you for voting Melissa Goodman

BEST ACCOUNTANT

You want the best for your pet, That’s why we were named & so do we! Best Animal Clinic in Ashe County!

Congra la ons to Dr. Ma thew Blevins Best Veterinarian

anks for Vo ng for us!

414 East Second Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694 336.846.1040 www.mgoodmancpa.net

Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:30pm Sat: 8:00am - noon closed 1:00-2:00pm for lunch 425 S. MAIN STREET • JEFFERSON • 336 246 3441

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Stanton Moore, MaryAnne Moore, April Eicher and Don Moore accept the award for Best Fast Food Restaurant, McDonalds.

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Best Antique Store

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Thank you for voting us

Best Optometrist Ashe County 2017 We look forward to serving you in 2018!

Dr. John O. Ryan, Jr., O.D., F.A.C.O.P. Ashe Optometric Eye Care Center

Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses Treatment of the Eye 306 Jefferson Ave. | West Jefferson, NC 28694 | 336.246.8863 PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE

Dot Frances of Jim’s Corner accepts the award for Best Furniture Store.

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INTERNET PROVIDER Winner : SkyLine/SkyBest Runner-up : Morris Broadband

INVESTMENT FIRM Winner : Edward Jones Runner-up : Wiley Mock

ITALIAN RESTAURANT Winner : Bobby D’s Runner-up : Blue Ridge Bistro

JAPANESE RESTAURANT Winner : Osaka Runner-up : Shokudo

JEWELER Winner : Coleman Perry Runner-up : Earl Sheets

JEWELERY STORE Winner : Perry’s Gold Mine Runner-up : The Jewel Shoppe

LANDSCAPE COMPANY Winner : Bluegrass Landscaping Runner-up : Mountain Advantage

LAW FIRM Winner : Reeves DiVenere Wright Runner-up : Kilby & Jurley

LAWN & GARDEN Winner : Lowe’s Inc. Runner-up : GamCo

LAWN MOWER STORE Winner : Lowe’s Inc. Runner-up : Hart Power Equipment

LUMBER STORE Winner : Parker Tie Runner-up : Lowe’s Inc.

LUNCH RESTAURANT Winner : Louise’s Sweet T Cafe Runner-up : Boondock’s

MEDICAL DOCTOR Winner : Dr. Melinda Wosnick, MD Runner-up : Dr. Leigh Bradley, MD

MEDICAL PRACTICE Winner : Mt. Jefferson Family Medicine Runner-up : Ashe Medical Associates

MASSAGE THERAPIST Winner : Joyce Current Runner-up : Kenzie Ollis

MEXICAN RESTAURANT Winner : Monte del Rey Runner-up : Plaza del Sol

MOBILE PHONE COMPANY Winner : Carolina West Wireless Runner-up : Bark Mobile

MORTGAGE COMPANY Winner : LifeStore Runner-up : AmeriSouth Mortgage SEE AWARDS, PAGE 28B

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Thank you for voting for us 6 years!

BEST ELECTRICAL SERVICE in Ashe County

Industrial • Commercial • Residential Serving Ashe & Surrounding Counties All Work Guaranteed • Licensed, Bonded & Insured 2013

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Daisy Poe of Carolina West Wireless.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING US

BEST RENTAL STORE

4 years in a row!

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Visit us for every event need or construction/landscaping rental need!

• Tables • Chairs • Linens • Dance Floors • Tents (all sizes)

• Excavators • Portable Restrooms • Hydro Seeder • Pressure Washers • Skid Steers

JEFFERSON

RENT-ALL, INC. 427 S. Main Street Jefferson, NC 28640

336-846-8136 www.jeffersonrentall.com

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Jennie Weaver of Margate Health & Rehabilitation Center accepts the award for Best Nursing Home.

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BEST OF THE BEST

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Jeremy Marsh and Larry Lyales of Rid a Bug accept the award for Best Pest Control Company.

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Casey Richardson and Crystal Barker of Tractor Supply accept the award for Best Pet Supply Store.

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Steve Dillard and Jeff Dreyer accept the award for Best Place to Work on behalf of AEV.

Thank you For Choosing Us as Your

Favorite Ashe County Bakery Join us for breakfast, lunch or Sunday Brunch Parties, Meetings and Event Hosting's Available

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Sarah Grier and Mark Stanley accept the award for Best Place to Find a Bargain on behalf of Goodwill.

Thanks for voting us

Best Power Equipment Dealer in Ashe County.

We appreciate your business in 2017 and look forward to serving you in 2018.

for voting

Outperforms Everything on Earth!

of West Jefferson

Valentines Day Special Orders Must be placed by Feb 5th The bakery will open Valentines Day for pick-up

Thanks Ashe County

Zero-Turn Rider with Exclusive Steering Wheel Control.

YES, it’s positive drive – but steerable!

BEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANT 2017 We Appreciate Your Support!

336-846-3333 • therosebudbakery.com

11 Ashmont Dr. • West Jefferson, NC • (336) 246-3061

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Thank you, Ashe County, for once again voting Carolina West Wireless as the area’s best cellular phone company in 2017.

We’re proud to serve the High Country, and we owe our success to your continued support.

Heather Peters, FNP-BC Family Medicine

ASHE ORTHOPEDICS

A Full-Time Orthopedic Practice on the campus of Ashe Memorial

Ronald Benfield, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon

• Pediatric Adult Care • Same Day Appointments Available • Home Visits Available • Women’s Care

OFFERING:

Orthopedic Surgery General Orthopedics Services Include: Joint Replacements Arthroscopy of Large & Small Joints Hand Surgery Carpal Tunnel Release

General Orthopedic Consultation Minimally Invasive Surgery Fracture Care Rotator Cuff Surgery Steroid Injections

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

To schedule an appointment or for more information please call 336-846-7433

To schedule an appointment or for more information please call 336-846-0797

200 Hospital Avenue, Jefferson, NC 28640

200 Hospital Avenue, Jefferson, NC 28640 www.ashememorial.org

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AWARDS FROM PAGE 23B

MOTORCYCLE/ATV SHOP Winner : C.C.S. Inc. Yamaha of Jefferson Runner-up : Hill River Cycles

NAIL SALON Winner : Salon 27 Runner-up : Today’s Nails

NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Winner : Boondock’s Runner-up : Parkway Theatre

NURSE Winner : Kayla Lewis Runner-up : Maggie McNeill

NURSE PRACTITIONER Winner : Heather Peters, FNP-BC Runner-up : Cathy Clark, FNP-BC

NURSING HOME Winner : Margate Health & Rehab Center

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Darien Triplett, Kay Eller and Chris Young of Shatley Construction & Paving.

OFFICE SUPPLY STORE Winner : Carolina Printing Runner-up : Creative Printers

OPTOMETRIST Winner : Dr John Ryan Runner-up : Dr. Mandy Lanier

ORTHODONTIST Winner : Dr. Joel Yates Runner-up : Dr. Derwood Ashworth

PAINT STORE Winner : Parker Tie Runner-up : Lowe’s

PAINTER Winner : GamCo Runner-up : Steve Eller

PAVING COMPANY Winner : Shatley Construction & Paving Runner-up : Tri County Paving, Inc.

PAWN SHOP Winner : Railroad Pawn Runner-up : Perry’s Gold Mine SEE AWARDS, PAGE 34B

PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE

Joseph Kesserling, Rachel Robbins and Shawna Martin of the Holiday Inn Express of West Jefferson.

THANK YOU for voting us

BEST AUTO SUPPLY STORE 2017

Thanks Ashe County for voting us

Best Coffee Shop 2017 for three consecutive years!

Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm Sat: 8:00am - 5:30pm | Sun: 9:00am – 4:00pm 725 US Hwy 221 Business West Jefferson, NC • 336.246.2711

336.846.1498 5 North Jefferson Avenue | Downtown West Jefferson

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BEST OF THE BEST

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Marty Peters of Mountain Advantage accepts the awards for Best Tree Service and Best Snow Removal Business.

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Chris Rankin accepts the awards for Best Jeweler and Best Jewelry Store on behalf of Coleman Perry and Perry’s Gold Mine.

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BEST CHILD CARE CENTER Many Thanks for Your Votes & Confidence

THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY FOR YOUR VOTES AND CONFIDENCE IN ANDY, WHERE HE WILL FIND YOU THE RIGHT VEHICLE - WITH THE RIGHT PRICE!

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A Business Built on 41 years of experience.

Learning Thru Play Child Dev. Center Serving Children 6 weeks-12 years Thanks to the families of Ashe County for giving our staff the opportunity to care for your children.

We as childcare providers are honored and will continue to strive to provide the quality of care you expect. If we can ever be of assistance to your family, please do not hesitate to call Donna at (336) 846-4640.

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING Carroll Roten

BEST INSURANCE AGENT See us for:

- Automobile - Life - Commercial - Rental - Flood

ROTEN INSURANCE AGENCY Serving Ashe County for Over 14 Years 1967 NC Hwy 88 W West Jefferson, NC 28694 Phone: 336-846-9800

www.rotenins.com carrollroten@skybest.com

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Dr. Tracy-Lynn Schuster accepts her award for Best Physical Therapist.

Thank You Ashe County!

We appreciate your votes and support in choosing: Aletha Eller

People’s Drug

BEST PHARMACIST BEST DRUG STORE

&

BEST LUNCH RESTAURANT Remember...at People’s Drug “We’re more than a pharmacy, we’re family.”

423 East Second St. West Jefferson, NC 336-246-9990

Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Best Plumber Zeb Gambill with B&G Plumbing & Electric.

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BEST OF THE BEST

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Chad and Randall Scott of Scott Brothers Heating & Air.

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Joel Yates and Brett Summey accept their award for Best Dentist and Best Orthodontist.

STAFF PHOTO BY COLIN TATE

Julie Wyatt and Aeriell Youngbar of Villlage Florist take in the festivities during the 2018 Ashe County Best of the Best.

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Danna Wilkinson and Debbie Williams of Learning Thru Play Too Child Development Center accept their award for Best Daycare.

WHEN PIGS FLY of Ashe

THANK YOU!

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Thank You Ashe County for voting us

Best TV Dealer We appreciate your patronage!

From our work family to yours, thank you for supporting us!

THANK YOU for allowing us to serve you and THANK YOU for voting us Ashe County’s:

BEST CHICKEN, BEST HAMBURGER & BEST WINGS 2017 Jerry Abreu • George Santana

Mountain View TV & Satellite Center 607C S. Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson 336.246.HDTV (4388) • Open Monday-Saturday

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR OVER 40 YEARS

BACK and BETTER than EVER! of Ashe

336-846-4747 www.whenpigsflybbqnc.com

Find us on Facebook

Dine In or Take Out Check Out our New Menu Items!

Hours: Mon. - Sat. - 10:30 am to 8:30 pm Sunday - 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Located at 658 South Main in Jefferson (below Tractor Supply)

Thank you Ashe County for voting MOUNTAIN AIRE SEAFOOD & STEAKS Best Seafood Restaurant 2017 A special thank you goes out to all those who have voted and supported us over the years.

Open Year Round

9930 Hwy 16 South Intersection Hwy 163 & 16 336.982.3060 | www.mountainaireseafood.com

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Thank You

for voting Goodwill

BEST PLACE TO FIND A BARGAIN BEST IN ASHE COUNTY

2017

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Jon Parker of Parker’s Electrical Service accepts his award for Best Electrician.

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1291 Mount Jefferson Rd | West Jefferson Mon-Sat 9am - 8pm | Sunday 1pm - 6pm goodwillnwnc.org

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Best Police officer Sgt. Brandon Shepherd.

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Chris, Brandi and Jayden Phipps of Appalachian Flooring & Tile.

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Left, Brenda Weaver, Nora Patterson, Cameron Current, Joyce Current, Mona Hudler and LeAnn Wright of Current Chiropractic.

Thank you to the BEST

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Seth and Jen Byland accept the award for best tax service on behalf of Byland & Associates.

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THANK YOU FOR R YOUR R VOTES AND CONTINUED LOYA LOYAL LOYALTY

In a time when competition is keen and brand loyalty is considered by some to be a thing of the past … We THANK YOU for honoring our traditional manufacturing, bottling and distribution!

Now located at: 911 S. Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-4330

Bottling Co. 109 3rd Ave · West Jefferson, NC 28694 · (336)246-4591

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AWARDS FROM PAGE 28B

PEST CONTROL COMPANY

POLICE OFFICER

Winner : Rid-a-Bug Exterminating Runner-up : Terminix

PET SUPPLY COMPANY

Winner : Brandon Sheperd Runner-up : Jeff Rose

POLITICIAN

Winner : Tractor Supply Runner-up : Happy Tails

Winner : Jonathon Jordan Runner-up : Dale Baldwin

PHARMACY

POWER EQUIPMENT SHOP

Winner : CVS Runner-up : People’s Drug

Winner : Hart Power Equipment Runner-up : Richardson’s Air Cooled Engines

PHARMACIST

PROPANE COMPANY

Winner : Aletha Eller Runner-up : Amanda Francis

Winner : Blue Ridge Energy Runner-up : Ferrellgas

PHYSICAL THERAPY Winner : Dr. Tracy-Lynn Schuster Runner-up : Margate Health & Rehab Center

PHYSICIAN

REAL ESTATE AGENT Winner : Helen Leserra Runner-up : Jerrita Roark

RENTAL STORE

Winner : Dr. Melinda Wosnick Runner-up : Dr. Kevin Kurtz

Winner : Jefferson Rent -All

PIZZA RESTAURANT

SALAD BAR

Winner : Village Inn Pizza Runner-up : Bobby D’s

Winner : Winner’s Circle Runner-up : Mountain Aire Seafood

PLACE TO FIND A BARGAIN Winner : Goodwill Stores Runner-up : The Salvation Army

PLACE TO WORK

SCHOOL Winner : Westwood Elementary Runner-up : Mountain View Elementary

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Winner : American Emergency Vehicles Runner-up : Ashe Memorial Hospital

PLUMBER

Winner : David Blackburn Runner-up : Dustin Farmer

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Winner : B&G Plumbing Runner-up : Jame Wood

Winner : Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks Runner-up : The Hotel Tavern PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE

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Helen Leserra accepted her award for Best Real Estate Agent.

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Best School Jennifer Robinson of the Westwood Elementary School.

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Best Teacher Erin Hayes.

AWARDS FROM PAGE 34B

SNOW REMOVAL BUSINESS Winner : Mountain Advantage Runner-up : Top Dawg Landscaping

SOFT DRINK Winner : Dr Pepper Runner-up : Mountain Dew

STEAKHOUSE Winner : Winner’s Circle Runner-up : Boondock’s

SURGEON Winner : Dr. Charles Jones Runner-up : Dr. Tammy Thore

TAX SERVICE Winner : Byland & Associates Runner-up : H&R Block

TEACHER Winner : Erin Hayes Runner-up : April Barnes

TELEPHONE COMPANY Winner : SkyLine/SkyBest

TIRE STORE Winner : Ashe Tire Runner-up : Walmart

TREE SERVICE Winner : Mountain Advantage Runner-up : All Around Tree Service

TV DEALER Winner : Mountain View TV & Satellite Center Runner-up : Joe’s TV

VETERINARIAN Winner : Dr. Matthew Blevins Runner-up : Dr. Lee Beckworth

WAITER/WAITRESS Winner : Angie Burr Runner-up : Leah Gambill

WINDOW/DOOR STORE Winner : Parker Tie Runner-up : Lowe’s Inc.

WINGS Winner : When Pigs Fly of Ashe Runner-up : Boondock’s

WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE Winner : Becky & Company Runner-up : Cato Fashions

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We are pleased to once again be selected as

BEST DENTIST & BEST ORTHODONTIST of Ashe County in 2017.

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