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Above, Betty Upchurch provides music for the Best of the Best in Ashe County 2018. Right, Joseph Kesserling of Holiday Inn is served lunch during the red carpet event held at West Jefferson United Methodist Church, Monday, Jan. 28.
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usinesses across our nation face unique challenges today more than ever to provide not only outstanding products and services, but to earn the loyalty and appreciation of their customers. In this competitive arena, Ashe County is no different. And so this year’s annual Best of the Best in Ashe County is even more special than in past years. Not only were there more than 150 awards presented during the red carpet luncheon celebration of Ashe County’s outstanding businesses — the most ever — those awards
were presented to businesses and organizations which succeed at what they do each and every day. How do we know this? That’s simple. We know because those businesses represented in this section were chosen by the most discriminating of judges — you. Any business owner in Ashe County can tell you that it’s not easy to get a spot on the red carpet. The award ceremony presented at West Jefferson United Methodist Church’s Hensley Fellowship Hall is for those businesses chosen by their customers. It is their 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. Yet, there is common ground found among the winners. They all fill a need in our community, and in so doing go out of their way to make the customer experience one to be remembered. Each of the businesses and organizations featured 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. That’s how they got on the red carpet, and that’s how so many of them return to that spot year after year. At Ashe Post & Times, we applaud each business listed here and we thank our event sponsors Antiques on Main, Ashe Memorial Hospital, Frosty’s Choose & Cut and Dr. Joel Yates, DDS, for their daily efforts in making Ashe County the best county in the High Country. Congratulations to each of you. You have earned and truly deserve the title you have been awarded.
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THE BEST OF ASHE COUNTY ACCOUNTANT Winner: Jen Byland Runner-Up: Goodman & Boston
ANIMAL CLINIC Winner: Ashe Animal Clinic Runner-Up: Ashe Animal Hospital
ANTIQUE STORE Winner: Antiques on Main Runner-Up: Twin Creek Antiques
APPLIANCE REPAIR Winner: Jeerson Appliance Runner Up: Brad Scott
APPLIANCE STORE Winner: Lowe’s Home Improvement Runner-Up: Jeerson Appliance
ART GALLERY Winner: Catchlight Gallery Runner-Up: RT Morgan Art Gallery
ASSISTED LIVING Winner: Forest Ridge Assisted Living Runner-Up: Ashe Assisted Living
ATTORNEY Winner: John T. Kilby Runner-Up: John B. “Jak� Reeves
Rose Stidhams, Sylvia Ketner, Sandy Ball, Linda Blevins, Marina Ryand and Dr. John Ryan celebrate John Ryan’s winning Best Optometrist.
AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY Winner: Farm Bureau Insurance Runner-Up: Roten Insurance
Donna Gentry and Sara Reedy accepted the award for Best Assisted Living on behalf of Forest Ridge Assisted Living.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP Winner: Blue Ridge Truck & Equipment LLC Runner-Up: Mike’s Muers
AUTO SALESPERSON Winner: Tony Goodman Runner-Up: Andy Calhoun
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Best Convenience Store was awarded to The Corner Market, as Betty Boggs was on hand to receive the certiямБcate.
Best Pest Control was awarded to Larry Lyalls and Jeremy Marsh of Rid-A-Bug.
Best Family Entertainment was awarded to Parkway Theater, as Rebecca Eldreth and Tony Eldreth posed with their certiямБcate.
Chris Phipps and Brandi Phipps of Appalachian Flooring & Tile with their certificate for Best Flooring Store.
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Ashe Memorial – Best Hospital Mount Jefferson Family Medicine – Best Medical Practice Melinda Wonsick, M.D. – Best Physician & Best Medical Doctor Heather Peters, FNP – Best Nurse Practitioner
Nationally recognized care, close to home For 76 years years, Ashe Memorial Hospital has provided the highest quality medical care available to the people of Ashe County County, North Carolina, Carolina and surrounding areas. Our board-certified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and staff are members of the High Country community and work diligently to keep that community as healthy as possible. Awards and Recognitions
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BAIL BONDSMAN Winner: Carolina Bonding Runner-Up: Stephanie Miller
BAKERY Winner: Sweet ‘n Savory Runner-Up: RoseBud Bakery
BANK Winner: State Employees Credit Union Runner-Up: LifeStore
BANQUET FACILITY Winner: Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant Runner-Up: Blue Ridge Theater Jen Byland and Jerry Heath accept Best Accountant and Best Tax Service.
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Best Insurance Agency and Best Auto Insurance winner Farm Bureau Insurance was represented by Judy Bare and Christy Brittain. Brittain also took home Best Insurance Agent.
Winner: Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant Runner-Up: Hotel Tavern
BARBECUE Winner: Smoky Mountain Barbecue
BARBER Winner: Casey Miles Runner-Up: Nancy Howell
BEAUTY SALON Winner: Mark of Eden Runner-Up: Becky’s Hair Boutique
BED & BREAKFAST Winner: Glendale Springs Inn Runner-Up: Buffalo Tavern
BODY SHOP Winner: Ashe County Ford Runner-Up: Burgess & Son SEE BEST ON PAGE 11
Matt Woodie, Keith Woodie, Denise Woodie and Gavin Woodie of Antiques on Main took home Best Antique Store.
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Chad Scott and Randall Scott show off Scott Brothers Heating & Air’s award for Best Heating & Air.
Travis Ritchie and Kristen Neubauer, of GE Aviation, accept the award for Best Manufacturer.
Becky Goss and Sharon Young of Mt. Jefferson Child Development took home the award for Best Daycare.
Julie Wyatt, of Village Florist, poses with the certificate for Best Florist.
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David Blevins with his certificate for Best Church Leader. Divine Hope Baptist Church also won Best Church
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Ashe County Rescue Squad’s Bob Nichols shows off the squad’s award for Best Civic/Community Organization.
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Jennifer DeSpain, Faye Martin and Brenda Moon of RDR Kennels accept the award for Best Dog Groomer.
Thank You Ashe County!
We appreciate your votes and support in choosing People’s Drug as BEST DRUG STORE and BEST PHARMACY for 2018.
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Best Antique Store for 8 years in A Row
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LARGEST ANTIQUE MALL IN THIS AREA SERVING THE HIGH COUNTRY OVER 15 YEARS IN BUSINESS. OVER 1 MILLION UNIQUE ITEMS... ALWAYS
OWNER SALES BUYER ESTATES LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS NOW BIGGER THAN EVER OVER 40,000 SQ FT & 100 VENDORS AMISH FURNITURE BEAUTIFUL NEW FURNITURE KITCHEN ISLANDS LARGE CURIO CABINETS YOU MUST SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE SELECTION TO BELIEVE IT.
Now stocked with over 2000 pieces of Metal Decor, planters, window arches, roosters, goats and more. Now Direct from Texas bringing it in by the tractor trailer load at prices you want believe!!! The Ultimate Shopping Experience!!!
New for 2019 The High Country’s First Indoor Flea Market The Market Place offers over 35,000 sq foot of memories and shopping pleasure. Stop by and check it out at 676 South Main Street Jefferson NC
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SkyLine/ SkyBest was awarded Best Cable TV, Best Internet Provider and Best Telephone and was represented by Robin Miller, Jamey Jenkins, Peggy Winebarger, Karen Powell and Kala Johnson.
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BREAKFAST Winner: Shatley Springs Inn & Restaurant Runner-Up: Hillbilly Grill
BUFFET Winner: Village Inn Pizza Runner-Up: Cabin Creek
BUILDING SUPPLY Winner: Parker Tie Company Inc. Runner-Up: Lowe’s Home Improvement
CABLE TV Winner: SkyLine/SkyBest Runner-Up: Morris Broadband
CAR DEALER: NEW Winner: Ashe County Ford Runner-Up: West Jefferson Chevrolet
CAR DEALER: USED Winner: Mt. Jefferson Motors Runner-Up: Steve Johnson’s Auto World
CARPET CLEANER Winner: Waddell & Blevins Runner-Up: Randy’s Carpet Cleaning
CHICKEN RESTAURANT Winner: Shatley Springs Inn & Restaurant Runner-Up: Kentucky Fried Chicken
CHINESE Winner: Osaka Runner-Up: Shokudo Japanese Seafood & Steak House
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. It is a great source of pride to us and our staff to have your vote. With Your Continued Support, we will strive to continue Being the Best!
CHIROPRACTOR Winner: Current Chiropractic
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Winner: Sexton’s Tree Farm Runner-Up: Chestnut Hill
CHURCH Winner: Divine Hope Baptist Church Runner-Up: Ashe County Worship Center
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CHURCH LEADER Winner: David Blevins Runner-Up: Chuck Call
CIVIC/COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Winner: Ashe County Rescue Squad Runner-Up: West Jefferson Lions Club
COACH: LOCAL SPORTS Winner: Hannah Betsch (Golf Coach) Runner-Up: Korranda Treadway (JV Cheer)
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COFFEE SHOP Winner: Bohemia Runner-Up: The Harvest Café
COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICEMAN Winner: Max 5 Computers Runner-Up: Bob Calhoun
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CONVENIENCE STORE Winner: The Corner Market Runner Up: Woods Grocery
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COSMETOLOGIST Winner: Nicole Blevins Runner-Up: Shana Heustess
DANCE STUDIO Winner: April’s School of Dance Runner-Up: Dancin’ Debbie’s
CHILDCARE Winner: Mt Jefferson Child Development Runner-Up: Learning Thru Play SEE BEST ON PAGE 23
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Best Optometrist Ashe County 2018 We look forward to serving you in 2019!
Joel Yates General Dentistry won both Best Dentist and Best Orthodontist, and Dr. Brett Summey accepted the awards.
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Best Electrician 2018 We Appreciate Your Business!
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Steve Adams was named the Best EMT.
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Thank you for voting us 2018 Best Home Builder 2018 Best Contractor - Greg Testerman
Best Local Sports Coach went to Hannah Betsch of Ashe County High School.
VOTED BEST FLOORING STORE 2018! Cathy Goodman, Bernadine Houck and owner Brandi Phipps from Appalachian Flooring & Tile appreciate your business and extend a heartfelt Thank You for voting them as Best Flooring Store for the third consecutive year! We look forward to fulfilling your flooring needs in 2019.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm | Saturday 9:00am - 2:00 pm Bohemia’s Crystal Miller accepts the award for Best Coffee Shop.
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Shawna Eldreth, Joseph Kesserling and Rachel Robbins represent Holiday Inn, which took home Best Hotel/Motel.
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Christy Brittain Best Insurance Agent for 2018
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Best Physical Therapy 2018 BACK TO WORK - BACK TO PLAY - BACK TO LIFE WE KEEP YOU MOVING
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Greg Schuster and Tracy-Lynn Schuster accepted the award for Best Physical Therapy on behalf of Schuster Physical Therapy.
Todd McNeill was awarded Best Politician.
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You want the best for your pet & so do we!
Best Nursing Home was awarded to Margate Health & Rehab, as Jennie Weaver accepted the award.
As a tribute to my honor of winning Best of Ashe County, I’m running a special through March 1st-
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Andy Guion, of The Hotel Tavern, poses with the certiямБcate for Best Fine Dining.
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Best Firefighter winner Morgan Reed poses with his certificate.
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Joe Thore, Shana Anderson, Sara Houser, Melissa Lewis, Lianne Gentry, Ryan Phillips, Richard Watts, Kim Harless, Doris Seymore, Brandy Olive, Marsha Bunting, Tonya Childress, Shannon Upchurch, Laura Lambeth, Melodie Shepherd, Steve Cornett, Rick Swain, Tim Edwards, Jenny Parsons, William Baldwin, James Lambert, Charles Wright, Kim Blevins, Cathy Clark, Rita Richardson, Teresa Armstrong, Melinda Wonsick, Heather Peters, Katie Miller, Angie Wingler, Tyler Callahan and Edward Miller represented Ashe Memorial Hospital at the Best of the Best of Ashe County. Jones won Best Surgeon, AMH won Best Place to Work and Best Hospital and Mount Jefferson Family Medicine won Best Medical Practice.
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Principal Jennifer Holden accepted Westwood Elementary School’s award for Best School.
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Gene Blevins accepted the certificate for Best Rental Store for Jefferson Rent-All Inc.
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LifeStore, which took home awards for Best Investment Firm and Best Mortgage Company, was represented by Bob Washburn, Charity O’Connell, Angelia Church, Hope Caroselli and Chrisy Hart.
Amber Holliday, Kaitlyn Jordan, Patricia Jordan and Lucian Jordan of Tri-County Paving accept the award for Best Paving Company.
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DELI Winner: Ingles Runner-Up: Dog Creek Trading Post
DENTIST Winner: Joel Yates General Dentistry Runner-Up: Mountain Town Dental
DINNER RESTAURANT Winner: Shatley Springs Inn and Restaurant Runner-Up: Winner’s Circle
DOG GROOMER Winner: RDR Kennels
DRUGSTORE Winner: People’s Drug Runner-Up: CVS
DRY CLEANER Winner: Mountaineer Cleaners
ELECTRICIAN Winner: Russell Electric SEE BEST ON PAGE 25
Best Electrician went to Russell Electric, as Tim Russell and Hunter Russell accepted the certificate.
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Best Town Manager was awarded to West Jefferson Town Manager Brantley Price.
Tim Espinoza, of High Country Seafood, took home awards for Best Seafood Market and Best Seafood Restaurant.
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FURNITURE STORE Winner: Jim’s Corner Furniture Runner-Up: Hometown Furniture
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Runner-Up: Parker Electric
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Winner: Tis’ The Season Runner-Up: It Is Well
Winner: Steve Adams Runner-Up: Rebecca Roten
GOLF COURSE
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Winner: Mountain Aire Golf Runner-Up: Jefferson Landing
Winner: Parkway Theater Runner-Up: Gem Valley
GROCERY STORE
FARM SUPPLY
Winner: Ingles Runner-Up: Food Lion
Winner: Tractor Supply Runner-Up: Parsons Farm Supply
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Winner: Little’s Gym & Fitness Runner-Up: Ashe Crossfit
Winner: McDonald’s Runner-Up: Hardee’s
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FINE DINING Winner: The Hotel Tavern Runner-Up: Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant
Winner: Bantam Chef Runner-Up: Hillbilly Grill
HARDWARE STORE
FIREFIGHTER
Winner: Parker Tie Company Inc. Runner-Up: Lowe’s Home Improvement
Winner: Morgan Reed Runner-Up: Dale Sheets
HEATING & AIR
FLOORING STORE
Winner: Scott Brothers Heating & Air Runner-Up: Blue Ridge Heating & Air
Winner: Appalachian Flooring & Tile Runner-Up: Lowe’s Home Improvement
HEATING OIL
FLORIST
Winner: Blue Ridge Energy Runner-Up: H&W Oil Co.
Winner: Village Florist Runner-Up: Jefferson Florist
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Winner: New River Custom Builders Runner-Up: Blue Ridge Builders
Winner: Pretty ‘n Pearls Runner-Up: The Tux Lady
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FUNERAL HOME Winner: Boone Family Funeral Home Runner-Up: Badger Funeral Home
Winner: Shatley Springs Inn and Restaurant Runner-Up: Winner’s Circle SEE BEST ON PAGE 27
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Winner: Perry’s Gold Mine Runner-Up: The Jewel Shoppe
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Winner: Third Day Market Runner-Up: Martha Mae’s Emporium
Winner: Bluegrass Lawn Care Runner-Up: Mountain Advantage
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Winner: Ashe Memorial Hospital
Winner: Kilby & Hurley Runner-Up: Reeves DiVenere Wright
HOTEL / MOTEL Winner: Holiday Inn Runner-Up: Nation’s Inn
ICE CREAM/SLUSHIE Winner: Southern Scoops & Sandwiches Runner-Up: Ashe County Cheese
INSURANCE AGENCY
LAWN & GARDEN Winner: Lowe’s Home Improvment Runner-Up: Walmart
LAWN MOWER STORE Winner: Hart Power Equipment Runner-Up: Lowe’s Home Improvement
Winner: Farm Bureau Insurance Runner-Up: Miller Insurance Agency
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LUMBER STORE
Winner: Christy Brittain Runner-Up: Carroll Roten
Winner: Parker Tie Company Inc. Runner-Up: Blevins Building Supply
INTERNET PROVIDER
LUNCH RESTAURANT
Winner: SkyLine/SkyBest Runner-Up: Morris Broadband
Winner: Sweet ‘n Savory Runner-Up: Bantam Chef
INVESTMENT FIRM
MANUFACTURER
Winner: LifeStore Runner-Up: Edward Jones
Winner: GE Aviation Runner-Up: AEV
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MEDICAL DOCTOR
Winner: Bobby D’s Runner-Up: Village Inn Pizza
Winner: Dr. Melinda Wonsick Runner-Up: Dr. Tyler Callahan
JAPANESE
MEDICAL PRACTICE
Winner: Shokudo Runner-Up: Osaka
Winner: Mount Jefferson Family Medicine Runner-Up: High Country Family Medicine
JEWELER Winner: Earl Sheets Runner-Up: Coleman Perry
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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 Post & Times!
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Helen Leserra was presented Best Real Estate Agent.
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Best TV Dealer was awarded to Gerry Abreu of Mountain View TV & Satellite Center.
Best Transportation was presented to Ashe County Transportation Authority, as Jeffery Friesland and Amanda Roten were on hand to accept the certiďŹ cate.
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Representing Jim’s Corner Furniture, Dot Francis with the certificate for Best Furniture Store.
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Best Chicken Restaurant, Best Home-Cooking, Best Breakfast, Best Dinner and Best Wings for 2018.
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MASSAGE THERAPIST Winner: Kenzie Ollis Runner-Up: Julie Alexander BEST IN ASHE COUNTY
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Think greens and it will soon be spring! We look forward to serving you in 2019! Memberships for the
2019 SEASON ON SALE beginning on opening day!
MEN’S CLOTHING Winner: MO’s Boots Runner-Up: Mountain Outfitters
MEXICAN Winner: Monte de Rey Runner-Up: Plaza del Sol
MOBILE PHONE COMPANY Winner: Carolina West Wireless Runner-Up: Bark Mobile
MORTGAGE COMPANY Winner: LifeStore Runner-Up: State Employees Credit Union
MOTORCYCLE / ATV SHOP Winner: CCS Inc. Yamaha of Jefferson Runner-Up: Hill River
NAIL SALON Winner: Salon 27 Runner-Up: Today’s Nails
NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Winner: People’s Drug Runner-Up: CVS
PHYSICAL THERAPY Winner: Schuster Physical Therapy Runner-Up: Margate Health & Rehab
PHYSICIAN Winner: Dr. Melinda Wonsick Runner-Up: Dr. Tyler Callahan
PIZZA Winner: Bobby D’s Runner-Up: Village Inn
PLACE TO FIND A BARGAIN Winner: Goodwill Runner-Up: Salvation Army
PLACE TO WORK Winner: Ashe Memorial Hospital Runner-Up: AEV
PLUMBER Winner: Bare’s Plumbing Runner-Up: W.R. Blevins
POLICE OFFICER Winner: John Muldowney Runner-Up: Kevin Richardson
POLITICIAN
NON-PROFIT
POWER EQUIPMENT SHOP
Winner: The NEST Alliance
Winner: Hart Power Equipment Runner-Up: Hillbilly Outdoors
Winner: Todd McNeill Runner-Up: Jonathan Jordan
Winner: Robin Jones Runner-Up: Kayla Lewis
PRODUCE STAND
NURSE PRACTITIONER
PROPANE COMPANY
Winner: Heather Peters Runner-Up: Katie Miller
Winner: Blue Ridge Energy Runner-Up: Ferrellgas
NURSING HOME
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Winner: Margate Health & Rehab Runner-Up: Forest Ridge Assisted Living
Winner: Ashe High Country Realty Runner-Up: Realty One Results
OFFICE SUPPLY STORE
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Winner: Walmart Runner-Up: Carolina Printing
Winner: Helen Leserra Runner-Up: Dave Shirlin
OPTOMETRIST
RENTAL STORE
Winner: Dr. John Ryan Runner-Up: Dr. Michael Vollmer
Winner: Jefferson Rent-All Inc.
ORTHODONTIST
Winner: Winner’s Circle Runner-Up: Village Inn Pizza
Winner: Joel Yates General Dentistry Runner-Up: Derwood Ashworth P.A.
in Ashe County for nine consecutive years
PHARMACY
Winner: Blue Ridge Theater & Event Center Runner-Up: Parkway Theater
NURSE
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OUTFITTER STORE Winner: Mountain Outfitters Runner-Up: New River Outfitters
PAINT STORE Winner: Parker Tie Company Inc. Runner-Up: Lowe’s Home Improvement
PAINTER
Winner: Bob’s Girl Produce
SALAD BAR
SCHOOL Winner: Westwood Elementary Runner-Up: Mountain View Elementary
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Winner: David Blackburn Runner-Up: Dustin Farmer
SEAFOOD MARKET Winner: High Country Seafood
Winner: Mike Gray Runner-Up: Harry Hurley
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
PAVING COMPANY
Winner: High Country Seafood Runner-Up : Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks
Winner: Tri-County Paving Runner-Up: Shatley Construction & Paving
SNOW REMOVAL BUSINESS
PAWN SHOP
Winner: Kenneth Patrick Runner-Up: Billy Goodman
Winner: Railroad Pawn Runner-Up: Lansing Pawn
SOFT DRINK
PEST CONTROL
Winner: Dr Pepper Runner-Up: Mountain Dew
Winner: Rid-A-Bug
PET SUPPLY Winner: Tractor Supply Runner-Up: Happy Tails
PHARMACIST Winner: Lynn Ferguson Runner-Up: Aletha Eller
STEAKHOUSE Winner: Winner’s Circle Runner-Up: Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks
SURGEON Winner: Dr. Charles Jones SEE BEST ON PAGE 34
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Mountain View Elementary School Principal David Blackburn was awarded Best Principal.
Kristy Treva and Abby Woods accepted Best Veterinarian on behalf of Dr. Matthew Blevins.
Casey Miller, Misty Miller and Harley Miller, of Casey Miller & Family Tree Service, accepted the award for Best Tree Service.
Mason Harris, of Joy of Vaping, was awarded Best Vape Shop.
We are honored and proud to serve you. Thanks Ashe County for your support in voting us the
Best Civic and Community Organization for 2018
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Best Tree Service 2018
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for voting us Best Jewelry Store 2018! It is a pleasure serving your jewelry needs. Ashe County is a beautiful place to operate a business and the friendly people make Ashe a wonderful place to do business. We look forward to serving you in 2019!
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Linda Holman, Brittany Lawrence, Sandy Boone and David Boone of Boone Family Funeral Home pose with their certiďŹ cate for Best Funeral Home.
Thank You We are honored to have been voted
BEST FUNERAL HOME Thank you for your support!
Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1957
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Michelle Dix, Pam Payne, Jan Hershner, Theresa Church, Autumn Cline and Stephanie Baker represented The NEST Alliance, which took home Best Non-Profit.
Best Mobile Phone Company was presented to Carolina West Wireless, as Matthew Stamper and Daisy Poe were on hand to receive the award.
Melanie Carpenter, Kaitlin Carpenter and Jennifer Paisley-Smith represented Third Day Market, which won Best Home Décor Store.
Thanks for voting us
7 YEARS IN A ROW
BEST LAWNMOWER STORE BEST POWER EQUIPMENT STORE
THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY
in Ashe County
Just What red ... the Doctor Orde Pick Your Taste!
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who voted
Kilby & Hurley BEST LAW FIRM 2018
John T. Kilby
BEST ATTORNEY 2018 Thank you Ashe County for your support and confidence in our firm Our Staff: John T. Kilby, Ben Hurley, Linda Badger, Sandy McVey, April Russell, Sarah Roark, and Matt Bower
109 3rd Ave West Jefferson, NC 28694
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We appreciate your business in 2018 and look forward to serving you in 2019.
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Best Night Entertainment was presented to the Blue Ridge Theater & Event Center, as Katrina Kolseth, Bobbie George, Carlean Lyall, Karen Phillips, Michelle Swan, Randy Cokeley, Rick Kolseth, Butch Phillips, Steve Mochen and Josiah Kolseth received the award.
Runner-Up: Walmart
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VETERINARIAN Winner: Dr. Matthew Blevins Runner-Up: Dr. Lee Beckworth
Runner-Up: Dr. Tammy Thore
Winner: Brantley Price Runner-Up: Cathy Howell
TAX SERVICE
TRANSPORTATION
Winner: Byland’s Tax Service Runner-Up: Goodman & Boston
Winner: Ashe County Transportation Authority
Winner: Josh Reavis Runner-Up: Leah Gambill
TEACHER
TREE SERVICE
WINDOW/DOOR STORE
Winner: Casey Miller & Family Tree Service Runner-Up: Cox Tree Service
Winner: Parker Tie Company Inc. Runner-Up: Ashe County Garage Doors
TV DEALER
WINGS
Winner: Mountain View TV Center Runner-Up: Walmart
Winner: Shatley Springs Inn and Restaurant Runner-Up: Bobby D’s
VAPE SHOP
WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Winner: Joy of Vaping Runner-Up: Backyard Convenience
Winner: Cato Runner-Up: Libby’s
Winner: Robin Brown Runner-Up: Marty Norris
TELEPHONE Winner: SkyLine/SkyBest Runner-Up: Carolina West Wireless
TIRE STORE Winner: Ashe Tire
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Ashe County’s Leader for 30 years 1989 - 2019
Thank you for voting Ashe High Country Realty
Best Real Estate Agency for 2018.
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Chris Rankin, of Perry’s Gold Mine, took home the award for Best Jewelry Store.
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Kenzie Ollis received the award for Best Massage Therapist.
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of Ashe County in 2018. Now offering snore guards and same day crowns.