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WATAUGA BEST OF THE BEST BY KAYLA LASURE kayla.lasure@wataugademocrat.com
BOONE — The eighth annual Best of the Best event — honoring top-notch community members — accumulated more casted votes, additional categories and a larger number of attendees than ever before. Business owners and staff gathered on April 10 to celebrate the Best of the Best in Watauga County at the ceremony presented by the Watauga Democrat. The 2018 Best of the Best was sponsored by Peabody’s Wine and Beer Merchants and Highlands Bank. Attendees gathered at the Alliance Bible Fellowship in Boone and enjoyed food by CR Catering as well as music by the Todd Wright Trio. Gene Fowler, publisher of Mountain Times Publications, delivered the invocation for the event.
J.B. Lawrence — former Blowing Rock mayor and current client services executive at Highlands Bank — served as the night’s keynote speaker. Lawrence spoke about the importance of putting in time and effort in order to be able to claim to be the best. “You don’t get to be best of the best by accident,” Lawrence said. “It takes a ton of work and commitment. Being the best takes sacrifice, and sacrifice means putting in the time to be successful.” Lawrence told attendees that in order to have a successful business, staff need to know their products and services inside and out, coach employees on customer service, accept responsibility when things don’t go as planned and build teamwork skills in a non-stressful environment among employees. “Please encourage those
you work with,” Lawrence said. “We all like to hear kind words that lift our spirits. A stressful workplace does nothing for your business.” Lastly, he said that Watauga businesses should work together as “none of us are as smart as all of us.” Charlie Price, the advertising director of Mountain Times Publications, said with more than 300 people in attendance, he felt like the event had more excitement than in years past. Price said there were six categories added to the list for an approximate number of 156 divisions, as well as close to 8,000 votes cast. He said due to an increase in the number of votes coming from the Watauga Democrat website, the event saw a great deal of new winners. He said he is honored to be able to thank the business community for what
DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE J.B. Lawrence gives remarks at the ceremony.
they do. “It’s an opportunity to relate to our merchants in a very positive way and
congratulate them for what they have done to build a good environment in our community, an envi-
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PHOTO BY NATHAN GODWIN Jeanette Greene and Ray Greene were presented with the awards for ‘Religious Leader’ and as well as best ‘Church’ for the Willow Valley Baptist Church.
Watauga County Best of the Best winners BEST FOOD & DRINK Bakery Winner: Stick Boy Bread Company Ugga Mugga Bakery Local Lion Barbecue Restaurant Winner: The Pedalin’ Pig
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Don Williams was recognized as Best Real Estate Agent.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Watauga County Board of Education Member Jason Cornett was voted Best Public Servant.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Winning Best Plumbing Contractor was LaBonte Plumbing, represented by Raymond LaBonte and Matt Thompson.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Glenda Simmons and Elliott Simmons of Bella’s Italian Restaurant accept the award for Best Italian Restaurant.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE From left, Mike Decamara, Mandy Armstrong, Rick Glay and James Turner Jr. of Earth Fare display the award for Best Natural Food Store.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Dwayne Hampton and Toby Hampton accept the award for Hampton’s Body Shop for Best Body Shop.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Representing the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Lindsay Miller and Denise Ringler accept the award for Best Art Gallery.
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Thank You for voting Austin & Barnes Best Funeral Home in Watauga County.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE (Front row, from left) Samantha Lee, Jenn Laskowski, (back row) Matthew Scott, Gloria Scott and Joseph Petrof of Higher Grounds Coffee Shoppe accept the award for Best Coffee Shop.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Pictured with his wife Margaret, Jerry Moore, who served as Appalachian State’s football head coach from 1989 to 2012, was voted Best Coach.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Accepting the award for Best Cable Company is Karen Powell and Brett Yates of SkyLine SkyBest.
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Fencing Company Winner: VPC Builders, LLC High Country Fence Dixie Fence Builders Fireplace Shop Winner: Wallace Propane Mountain Home and Hearth Appalachian Energy Flooring Store Winner: Midway Carpet & Tile Abbey Carpet & Floor Lowe’s Home Improvement Florist Winner: Bouquet Florist Log House Florist Fuschia Moss Floral Design Fuel Oil Dealer Winner: Appalachian Energy Blue Ridge Energy Wallace Propane Furniture Store Winner: Badcock Home Furniture & More Appalachian Furniture Blackberry Creek Mattress General Store Winner: Mast General Store Stone Mountain Country Store Cove Creek Store Gift Shop Winner: Mast General Store Shoppes at Farmers
Cornerstone Bookstore Glass Replacement Winner: Miller Industries App Auto Action Auto Golf Course Winner: Boone Golf Course Willow Creek Golf Course Blowing Rock Country Club Gym/Fitness Club Winner: Anytime Fitness Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center Deer Valley Racquet Club Hardware Store Winner: Lowe’s Home Improvement Miller’s Farm Supply Heating and AC Company Winner: Mountaineer Heating and Cooling Edmisten Heating & Cooling Boone Heating and Air Home Décor Winner: HomeGoods Tatum Galleries T.J. Maxx Home Security Company Winner: Creekside Electronics Jared Munday Electric TME Hotel Winner: Holiday Inn Express Courtyard by Marriott Hampton Inn & Suites SEE BEST ON PAGE 22
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Voted as the Best Bank was Highlands Union Bank, represented by (front row, from left) Melissa Potter, Mary Kate Litchfield, Taylor Critcher, Alayna Herron, (back row) Bill Caroselli, J.B. Lawrence, Emily Parsons, Garrett Shore, Matt Bagley and David Lecka.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Appalachian Dental Care is recognized as Best Dentist, represented by (front row, from left) DonnaRae Ford, Sheyenna Jones, (back row) Leah Bare, Marie Russo, Dr. Steven Airey, Samantha Russo and Cheryl Styles.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Massage Therapist award is accepted by Michael Picard of 7th Heaven Day Spa.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Kendra Fletcher, Carly Painter, Brittany Holman, Jezabel LeBatard and Rajhara Lyons of Haircut 101 display the award for Best Beauty Salon.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Best Pet Boarding was awarded to Woof Pack, represented by Lauren Tipton and Amy Mogler-Wyatt.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Hospice award went to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, represented by (front row, from left) Kristy Hope, Jessica Krintz, Cameron Byrd, Sarah McKethan, (back row) Cathy Swanson, Stacey Minton, Linda Walker and Laurie Vierheller.
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DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Samantha Cabrera, Meghan Keith and Tina Townsend of The Pet Place are winners of Best Pet Store.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Andrea McDonough of State Farm shows off the award for Best Insurance Agency.
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DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Dr. Steven Anderson wins Best Orthopedist.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Assisted Living award goes to Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, represented by Candice Myers, Lorie Fidler and Melissa Deskins.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Dr. Paul S. Dagher wins the award for Best Surgeon.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Accepting the award for Best Children’s Store is Bryony Renouf, Emmylou Mager, Olive Mager and Katie Miller on behalf of Bluebird Exchange.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Best Mailing/Shipping goes to Go Postal in Boone, represented by Christy Gottfried and Chris Kirby.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Gary Claude and Melissa Claude of Joy Bistro obtain the award for Best Fine Dining.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Marc Young and Lorah Young of Blackberry Creek Mattress accept the Best Mattress Store award.
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Mountain Dog and Friends Pet Supplies Plus Photography Studio Winner: Tommy White Courtney Brown Bob Caldwell Photography Power Equipment Shop Winner: Farmers Rentals & Power Equipment Boone Rent-All Lowe’s Home Improvement Printing Shop Winner: SOS Printing Precision Printing Creative Printing Propane Company Winner: Wallace Propane Appalachian Energy Blossman Gas Running Store Winner: Up ‘N Running Hibbett Sports Footsloggers Secondhand Store Winner: Hebron Colony Thrift Store Bluebird Exchange Anna Banana’s
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Pictured from left (front row) Charlie Travis, Joy Travis, (back row) Megan Sheppard, Jennie Trivette, Kaitelyn Carson and Morgan Shaw of Village Jewelers accept the award for Best Jewelry Store.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Jason Rice, Sara Rice and Caleb Masland of Up ‘N Running were recognized with the Best Running Store award.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Debbie Brewer, Bob Brewer and Mike Byrd accept the award for Best Gym/Fitness Club.
Watauga County Best of the Best winners BEST SERVICES Acupuncture Clinic Winner: Wellspring Chiropractic Acupuncture Center Burton Moomaw Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine Animal Clinic Winner: Animal Hospital of Boone
Animal Emergency Clinic Appalachian New River Veterinary Assoc. Appliance Repair Winner: R&C Appliance Service Joe’s Appliance Service Norwood’s Commercial Appliances Inc. Assisted Living Winner: Deerfield Ridge Assisted
Living Foley Center Appalachian Brian Estates Attorney Winner: Nathan Miller Bryan Martin Scott Casey SEE BEST ON PAGE 27
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BEST SPA! 2018 We work hard to provide the most relaxing, enjoyable, and affordable experience in the High Country.
246-D Wilson Drive • Boone, NC 28607 828.264.4335 www.HeavenlyTouchBoone.com
Thanks for voting us best running store in our first year of business!
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Best Antique Store for the fifth year!
Please stop by and browse our collection of furniture, tools, jewelry and more 2013
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Auto Salesperson Winner: John Cook Thom Jackson Lynn Lear Bartender Winner: Travis Rector Arin Mattox Chad Estep Beauty Salon Winner: Haircut 101 R Salon Serendipity Hair Studio Bed and Breakfast Winner: Taylor House Inn Mast Farm Inn Gideon Ridge Inn Cell Phone Repair Winner: Discount Cellular Accessories & Repair AppleJuice iRepairs Verizon Wireless Chiropractor Winner: Fidler Chiropractic – Dr. Perry Fidler Peak Chiropractic Marathon Chiropractic Cosmetologist Winner: Jezabel Lebatard Pam Cornett Johnson Clynda Dowd SEE BEST ON PAGE 30
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Brad McGuire and Erik Brown of Appalachian Energy display the award for Best Fuel Oil Dealer.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Melissa Humphrey, Diane Cornett Deal and Bianca Morris of Cornett Deal Christmas Tree Farm accept the award for Best Christmas Tree Farm.
Thanks to all of our customers for voting us
Best of the Best Auto Repair Shop. 828.265.4742 124 Realty Row | Boone, NC Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Thank you to our customers. YOU make us the best Jewelry Store.
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QUALITY • VALUE • SERVICE Your friend in the jewelry business since 1979
697 West King St. • Boone, NC • 828-264-6559 www.VillageJewelersLTD.com
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DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE The Best Electrical Contractor award goes to Lance Blalock and Gary Trivette of Elite Electric Solutions, a merger of Blalock Electric and Gary Trivette Electric.
We are so humbled. Thank you to our wonderful patients for without them we wouldn't be the
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Kelly Hardy and Roland Hardy of Mo’s Boots take home the award for Best Shoe/ Boot Store.
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Best of the Best! Specializing in:
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BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT
Dr. Steven Airey, DDS
166 Furman Rd, Suite A | Boone, NC | 828.264.9938
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Life Lasting Dentistry
in Watauga County!
161 Howard Street Suite B 828 386 1201 Mon - Sat 5pm - close
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Amanda Rights and Hannah Whittington display Blue Ridge Vision’s award for Best Eyewear Store.
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We are proud to have helped so many people in the High Country Rest Well and Live Better.
Rest Well Live Better Locally
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Phil Washburn and Matt Long of Capehart and Washburn display the award for Best Home Builder.
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CPA Winner: Leonard, Kelly & Associates Bryce Holder, CPA, PA Dentist Winner: Appalachian Dental Care Julia Tyson Snyder, DDS Bridgeman Dentistry Electrical Contractor Winner: Blalock Electric Jared Munday Electric Family Doctor Winner: Marshall Murrey, MD Leslie Smith, MD Funeral Home Winner: Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Hampton Funeral Home Gynecologist Winner: Beverly F. Womack, MD Cecilia Grasinger, MD Carrington Pertalion, CNM Hearing Aid Service Winner: All-American Hearing Centers Blue Ridge Ear, Nose & Throat Miracle-Ear Home Builder Winner: Capehart and Washburn VPC Builders Lost Ridge Construction Hospice Winner: Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care Medi Home Health & Hospice High Country Hospice of Watauga County SEE BEST ON PAGE 34
DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Mandy Lanier, Daniel Krontz and Sara Creekmore accept the award for Best Ophthalmologist.
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Thank you for voting us Best of the Best Storage Facility PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Leigh Ann Dwyer and Peter Dwyer of Boone Belles take the award for Best Women’s Boutique.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Karen Cole, Steve Pace, Donna Breitenstein and Addison Hincke of Bouquet Florist receive the award for Best Florist.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Chip Biddy, Hannah Freeman, Travis Rector and Kaytlynn Shoemaker of Café Portofino display the awards for Best Night Spot and Best Bartender.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Accepting the award for Best Wedding Rentals is Hollie Stanbery of Boone Rent-All.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Abby Willis and Michelle Bollman of Stick Boy Bread Company accept the award for Best Bakery.
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Best Cell Phone Repair goes to Discount Cellular Accessories & Repair, represented by Amy Littlefield and Matt Littlefield.
DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Perry Fidler of Fidler Chiropractic wins Best Chiropractor.
DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Tim Dowell and Alaina Hicks of Badcock Home Furniture & More accept the award for Best Furniture Store.
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DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Anne-Marie Yates and Perry Yates display New River Building Supply’s awards for Best Lumber Store and Best Window/Door Store.
PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Cameron Taylor and Mike Gore of Dolbier Disaster Restoration accept the award for Best Carpet Cleaning.
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BEST OF THE BEST PET BOARDING in Watauga County!
Our tails are wagging in joy! THERAPY DOG TRAINING PUPPY KINDERGARTEN DOG TRAINING AGILITY CLASSES DOG DAYCARE BOARDING
Thank you for voting us Best of the Best for 2018 and for placing your confidence in us. We appreciate all our loyal customers and continue to place your safety and satisfaction as our number 1 goal. Special thanks to our outstanding employees!
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Watauga County’s only family owned propane company since 1996. WWW.WOOF-PACK.NET • 828-773-4811
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Best Night Spot 4 years in a row! 2015
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970 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 828-264-7772 • www.CafePortofino.net Follow us on Facebook & stay up to date on special events and daily specials!
DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Nathan Miller, winner of the award for Best Attorney, displays the award alongside his wife, Crystal Miller.
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Insurance Agency Winner: State Farm Farm Bureau Nationwide Insurance Agent Winner: Joey Lucas Ben McKethan Mailing/Shipping Winner: Go Postal Boone Mailing Center USPS Massage Therapist Winner: Michael Picard Jenn Pillow Jennifer Rowland Nurse Winner: Essie Williams Deb Saunders Sara Rice Nurse Practitioner Winner: Karen Criminger, FNP Tiffany Shreve Nancy Griffith Oncologist Winner: Anna L. Sobol, MD Yvonne Mack, MD Theodore Flint Gray, MD Optometrist/Ophthalmologist Winner: Daniel Krontz, MD Dan Sullivan, OD Joseph Allen, MD
Orthodontist Winner: Dr. Michael Mayhew & Dr. Nicole Scheffler – OP Smiles Orthopedist Winner: Steven Anderson, MD James Calliff, MD Paul Zimmerman, DPM Pet Boarding Winner: Woof Pack Ridge Runner Pet Lodging Fetching Ridge Pet Hotel Photographer Winner: Tommy White Megan Sheppard April Greene Plumbing Contractor Winner: LaBonte Plumbing Carters Plumbing & Repair Inc. Brooks Plumbing & Heating Preschool Child Care Greenway Baptist Church Merry-Land Academy & Childcare Public Servant Winner: Jason Cornett Diane Deal Real Estate Agency Winner: Blue Ridge Realty and Investments Vincent Properties A1 Mountain Realty Real Estate Agent Winner: Don Williams Chad Vincent Jason Eldreth SEE BEST ON PAGE 35
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PHOTO BY DAWN O’NEAL-SHUMATE Landon Wallace, Doug Wallace and Andrew Wallace display Wallace Propane’s awards for Best Propane Company and Best Fireplace Shop
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Religious Leader Winner: Ray Greene Derick Wilson Delmar James Retirement Community Winner: Appalachian Brian Estates Carefree Cove Foley Center
Student Housing Winner: Winkler Organization Boone High Country Rentals Mountaineer Village Surgeon Winner: Paul S. Dagher, MD Tim Edmisten, MD Anne-Corinne Beaver, MD Teacher Winner: Chelsea Eldreth Darcia Tretheway
Thank you Watauga County and the Great Town of Boone for supporting us to serve hurting people and our Savior for the past 71 years!
For He is the Best!!
Kim James Veterinarian Winner: Howard Johnson, DVM David Linzey Susan Mast
BEST MISCELLANEOUS Church Winner: Willow Valley Baptist Church Timbered Ridge Baptist Church
Perkinsville Baptist Church Civic Club Winner: High Country Home Builders Association Boone Service League Boone Sunrise Rotary Coach Winner: Jerry Moore Ken Hayes Andy Eggers County Agency Winner: Watauga Humane
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Best Plumbing Contractor! Best Second Hand Store
THANKS FOR VOTING US All-American Hearing Centers, Inc. Treating you like family since 2003.
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Society Watauga County Planning and Inspections NC Cooperative Extension – Watauga County Center Non-Profit Winner: High Country Breast Cancer Foundation Caldwell Hospice Samaritan’s Purse
828.386.6565 www.blowingrockplumber.com
Best Hearing Aid Service 2018!
820 D State Farm Rd Boone, NC 28607
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