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Boone IS on the map!

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T HE HE AR T OF T HE HI GH C OU N TRY

– National Geographic Adventure magazine

“100 Best Small Towns in America” – Norman Crampton

“50 Best Small Southern Towns” – Sweitzer and Fields

“10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” – U.S. News & World Report

“Four North American Adventure Destinations” – Adventure Sports magazine

“Best Small Towns – Top 10”

Beautiful mountain scenery, distinct four-s four-season season weather, university-town atmosphere atmosphere, mountain he heritage eritage cultural opportunit eritage opportunities, laid-back casual lifestyle, entrepreneurial economic development, family-friendly neighborhoods and the list could go on!

Whether you are a newcomer, visitor, retired person, business owner or student, there is something for you here in Boone. We know you will enjoy the stories and information in these pages. You will get to know us as a community blessed with a vibrant and stable economy driven by a vital service-based business sector, entrepreneurial small business development, option-rich health care services, a world-class university, year-round tourism, and creative residential construction. Really - we have it all!

– Outside Magazine

Come and enjoy a walk around town filled with quaint restaurants, art galleries and specialty retail shops, or our various shopping venues with all the names you know and love. And obviously, enjoy our Blue Ridge mountain majesty.

“Ranked in Top 10 Tri-Towns”

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Be sure to “come to Boone…SOON!”

– Triathlete magazine

“10 Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards”

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– USA Today

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Downtown Boone is the heart of the town, and one that town officials are proud of.

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We are lucky to have such an amazing community to call “home,” and we invite you and your family to enjoy all that Boone has to offer. The High Country is a premier destination for outdoor recreation, with professional outfitters offering cycling, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, trout fishing, ziplining, skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, among other seasonal activities. Contact one of our local outfitters for help planning and making the most of your trip.

Historic Downtown Boone offers renowned local restaurants, galleries showcasing regional artists at The Jones House, antique stores and several premium outdoor gear retailers. Start by parking on Queen Street, at the town hall lot or along King Street, and get your picture taken on the bench with music legend Doc Watson at the corner of Depot Street and King Street. From there, stroll along King Street and Howard Street, and sit for lunch at one of our incredible downtown restaurants.

Every Friday night from May to November, bring a lawn chair and stop by The Jones House for our free Concerts on the Lawn starting at 5:30 p.m., featuring our region’s best musicians.

For a little more adventure, head up to Howard’s Knob Park, for a breathtaking view of Boone. Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park challenges visitors to moderate and advanced trails, while the Boone Greenway Trail in the center of town invites beginners and intermediate riders to ride between ball fields and the famous New River, an American Heritage River running through the heart of Boone. For family fun,

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Our small mountain town is also home to Appalachian State University, where more than 18,000 students pursue a liberal arts education. The Mountaineers famously defeated Michigan in 2007 on the way to their third National Championship in a row. Having the ASU campus neighboring our downtown supports a diverse and eclectic variety of businesses for locals and visitors to enjoy.

We are thankful you chose Boone for your vacation, and invite you to find your own way to enjoy our small mountain town. In fact, we’re already looking forward to your next trip!

Best, Andy Ball Mayor of Boone

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Boone: The Heart of the High Country COMPILED BY ANNA OAKES anna@mountiantimes.com

Framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Boone anchors the High Country as the region’s economic center, the home of one of the largest state universities in the University of North Carolina system and the site of diverse cultural activities.

The town of Boone was incorporated in 1872, acquiring its name from the famous pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, who hunted and camped in the area.

According to recent Census estimates, the population of Boone was 18,089, an increase of 3.8 percent from the 2010 Census. Boone has the highest elevation (3,300 feet) of any town of its size (greater than 10,000 population) east of the Mississippi River.

Boone serves as the county seat of Watauga County, and town limits cover approximately six square miles.

Travelers access Boone via U.S. 421, U.S. 321 and U.S. 221, which provide access to Interstates 40, 77, 85, 81 and 26. Also nearby is the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic mountain road that traverses 469 miles in North Carolina and Virginia.

Free transportation around town is provided by the AppalCART transit service,

From the Headlines All around the country, folks have their eyes on Boone.

“The Best Places to Live and Play” — National Geographic Adventure magazine “100 Best Small Towns in America” — Norman Crampton “50 Best Small Southern Towns” — Sweitzer and Fields “10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” — U.S. News & World Report “Four North American Adventure Destinations” — Adventure Sports magazine “Best Small Towns — Top 10” — Outside magazine “10 Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards” — USA Today with additional routes in the county available for a small fee.

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work to make the area more walkable and bikeable, including efforts to add more sidewalks and bike lanes. A couple of electric car charging stations are located in town, as well.

Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone’s location and climate contribute to a strong tourism base and provide yearround opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy a variety of sports and outdoor activities that include skiing, hiking, boating, camping, biking and fishing.

The town is also home to Appalachian State University, which currently has approximately 18,000 students, the Appalachian Regional Medical Center and a variety of tourist and cultural attractions and businesses, which increase the town’s population to an estimated 35,000 on a daily basis.

Boone residents enjoy health care services provided through the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. Watauga Medical Center is a 117-bed regional medical complex, offering both primary and secondary acute and specialty care. The campus includes the main hospital and centers devoted to care of cancer, sleep disorders, cardiology problems and wound care. Other facilities include a Wellness Center, Rehabilitation Center, Appalachian Regional Pain Clinic and a branch of the

Northwest Area Health Education Center.

Town residents also have access to the Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed acute care hospital with a 10-bed inpatient behavioral health care unit located about 20 miles from Boone in Linville. In addition, a new post-acute care and rehabilitation center is planned in nearby Blowing Rock.

Boone is also the home of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization.

The town and Watauga County generate an estimated $210.99 million in joint tourism revenue annually, according to 2012 figures.

Downtown Boone is a colorful amalgamation of storied history, university town culture, mountain and local arts and independent merchants, with diverse businesses, restaurants, shops and boutiques.

The “buy local” movement is strong in Boone, with a vibrant weekly farmers’ market, multiple restaurants offering “farm to table” dishes and locally sourced ingredients, an independent grocery store and many more opportunities to keep your dollars in the community.

Farming and agriculture are important to Watauga County, with Christmas trees, cattle, nursery products and vegetables as the top commodities.

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The most scenic buyers’ market in the Carolinas With thousands of listings, as well as home prices and interest rates that remain lower than pre-recession levels, the High Country residential real estate market is a scenic sight for buyers.

Despite steady growth in the real estate market, median home sale prices in Watauga, Ashe and Avery counties remain lower than they were in 2007, according to the High Country Association of Realtors.

The median home price in the threecounty area in August 2014 was $188,500 — which is 17 percent lower than the $230,000 median price in October 2007, the association said.

For the year, High Country realtors reported a median sales price of $182,500, a 6 percent decline from last year’s $194,500 sales mark through the same eight-month span, the association said.

“The prices are attracting buyers,” the association said. “Realtors have sold 836 homes so far this year, slightly outpacing the 818 sold through August of 2013.”

The High Country market also boasts plenty of variety, with 3,255 listings in the Multiple Listing Service system as of Sept.

14, 2014.

“That’s where a local realtor can really help,” said Laurie Phillips, executive officer of High Country Association of Realtors. “Their knowledge of the local market, experience and negotiating skills can be a

This scenic shot of Boone, from high atop Howard Knob, showcases the beauty that draws so many here.

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huge benefit to both buyers and sellers.”

In October 2014, borrowing costs sank to the lowest amounts in more than a year as the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.97 percent, Freddie Mac reported.

The rate was the lowest average since the week of June 20, 2013, when it averaged 3.93 percent.

“Mortgage rates were down sharply following the decline in the 10-year Treasury

yield for the second straight week,” says Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

According to the Washington Post, Freddie Mac had projected that the average 30-year rate would rise to 5.1 percent by year’s end, but has since pulled back its projection to 4.3 percent.

“Interest rates are lower than they were a year ago, price growth continues to moderate and total housing inventory is at its highest level since August 2012,” said Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors chief economist. “The increase in the number of new and existing homes for sale is creating less competition and is giving prospective buyers more time to review their options before submitting an offer.”

The benefits of living near Appalachian State University, Caldwell Community College and Lees-McRae College, top quality school and health care systems, proximity to multiple year-round outdoor recreation opportunities and a short drive to major cities and thoroughfares are all factors that make High Country properties great investments for now and in the future.

For more information about High Country properties, check out the classifieds sections in the Watauga Democrat and The Mountain Times or visit www. highcountryrealtors.org.

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BOONE: A shopper’s paradise

BY SHERRIE NORRIS sherrie.norris@wataugademocrat.com

Boone is a place that generations have called home.

It has also been a longtime destination for rest, relaxation and celebrating special occasions.

It also is the idyllic setting visited by countless people from all over the world each year, many of whom love leaving town with unique gifts and memorabilia — and often, those that reflect our mountain heritage.

Whether searching for one-of-a-kind clothing items and accessories, handmade jewelry, crafts, or a number of other specialty items on their list — or even more commercialized goods at great prices — consumers rarely leave Boone without armloads of bags overflowing with newly discovered treasures.

Not only is Boone a shopper’s paradise for visitors, but also for full-time residents, as well, who know they can find nearly everything they need just around the next corner.

Whether you’re looking for items with a hometown label or those with internationally recognized slogans, Boone offers a plethora of shopping opportunities for the entire family.

This quaint mountain town, attracting visitors from around the country and beyond on a regular basis, offers a shopping experience as diverse as those found in most metropolitan areas.

Enjoyable shopping While known for its small college town charm, Boone’s great appeal is accentuated by specialty shops and boutiques for every age and taste, an historic general mercantile, and more, including dozens of eateries that provide a restful stopover and delightful dining experi-

ence for the weary shoppers when they can’t walk another step.

The town also boasts the presence of a spacious and climate-controlled indoor mall featuring everything from easily recognizable anchor stores to intimate wedding and formal wear shops, as well as those focusing on electronics, cosmetics, shoes, cards and gifts, sporting goods, seasonal goods (at center court kiosks) and much more.

Looking for the largescale retail chain stores?

You will find at least three of those in Boone, too. And, there is certainly no shortage of food stores, specialty markets and quick stops.

Whether you’ve decided to replace the family vehicle, pick out a pet for the kids, or downsize from your three-story family home and find a smaller, easier accessible residence, look no further.

Many people might not consider home buying as shopping, exactly, but it is — and there is no better place to look for your next residence than in the Boone area, be it the traditional stick-built or manufactured home.

Special items What about designer fashions, work clothes, a new refrigerator or a bed?

You can find what you need in the heart of Boone without driving off the mountain.

It’s a short distance, as well, to find new or used furniture, toys, antiques and musical instruments, and someone to help you learn to play them.

Need to replenish your art and craft supplies, buy fresh-baked goods for the office party, flower arrangements, bikes, auto parts and medication? Look no further.

How about those cowboy boots, snow chains, art and home décor, lawn mowers,

Shopping in downtown Boone can be an enjoyable adventure with many specialty and unique shops and restaurants to visit.

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building and/or plumbing supplies? Boone has it all.

Browsing For those who love browsing through gently used clothing and collectibles — the news is good: consignment shops, thrift stores and galleries are abundant in Boone. Several new ones have opened just this year, some privately owned, as well as those benefitting local nonprofit organizations.

Planning a party, a wedding or another reason to celebrate? Why go anywhere else? Not only are you able to find the invitations that can be personally engraved and formal bridal attire in Boone, including the dresses, the tuxedoes and footwear for all the attendants, but also your bouquets and altar flowers, candelabras, and everything you need for the ceremony and reception — whether as a purchase or rental.

And don’t forget the wedding experts who will offer

their expertise when you start “shopping” for ideas and advice.

Local hair and beauty salons carry full lines of name brand products, in addition to providing hair care and nail and beauty treatments.

Downtown Boone also has the largest antique mall for miles around, with three floors and 15,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles.

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Need a Christmas tree, plants or ornamental shrubs? They’re just a hillside away.

Whether it’s a nostalgic window-shopping stroll down King Street that you long for, or a quick run into a corner drugstore for a quick cure, Boone will prove to be the perfect place to shop, for you and your family.

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BY THE NUMBERS The following information is complied from the U.S. Census Bureau, the town of Boone Police Department crime statistics and the town of Boone Fire Department quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct., Nov., Dec.).

Population • Population, 2013 estimate: 18,211 • Percent population change from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013: 6.4 percent • Percent of persons younger than 18 years, 2010: 5.1percent • Percent of persons 65 years and older, 2010: 6.8 percent • Number of veterans, 2008-2012: 423

Education • Percent of persons 25+ with a high school diploma or higher, 2008-2012: 94.5 percent • Percent of persons 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher, 2008-2012: 48.8 percent

Housing • Homeownership rate, 2008-2012: 21.2 percent • Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2008-2012: $280,100 • Persons per household: 1.92 • Percent of persons living in the same house one year or longer, 2008-2012: 43.9 percent

Income • Households, 2008-2012: 6,221 • Percent of persons below poverty level, 2008-2012: 57.5

Geography • Land area in square miles, 2010: 6.13 • Persons per square mile, 2010: 2,792.7

Fire incident information, 2012 • ASU incidents: 59 • City incidents: 278 • County incidents: 143

Average non-emergency response time (in minutes) • ASU: 5.0 • City: 5.4 • County: 9.9

Average emergency response time (in minutes) • ASU: 3.9

• City: 4.4 • County: 9.8

Incident percentages by jurisdiction • • • •

ASU: 12 percent City: 56 percent County: 29 percent Mutual: 3 percent

The following information is provided by Appalachian State University. For more information, visit www.appstate.edu/about.

Enrollment • • • • •

Total: 18,026 Main campus undergraduate: 15,634 Main campus graduate: 1,002 Man campus transfer: 1,148 Distance education (undergraduate, graduate and transfer): 1,510 • In-state students: 16,315 • Out-of-state students: 1,711

Freshman admissions • • • • •

Applications: 15,100 Enrollment: 3,033 SAT average: 1156 ACT average: 25 GPA average, high school (weighted): 4.05

Academics • • • •

Student/faculty ratio: 16 to 1 Average class size: 27 Undergraduate colleges: 6 Undergraduate and graduate majors: more than 150

Graduation and retention • • • • •

Freshman retention rate: 87.6 percent Five-year graduation rate: 64.4 percent Six-year graduation rate: 66.1 percent Degrees awarded, 2012-2013: 4,283 Living alumni: 113,000

Faculty and staff • Full-time faculty: 901 • Full-time faculty with doctorate, first professional degree or other terminal degree: 99 percent

Athletics • Varsity sports: 20 • Club sports: 19 • Intramural sports: more than 80

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What is the Chamber of Commerce and what does it do?

The Chamber is a catalyst…a vehicle through which the enlightened mutual interests of all segments of the business community work together for the common good of the total community. Our slogan is, BETTER BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS. This means that be er business will enhance our community and its quality of life. When it is all said and done, the primary reason for the Chamber to exist is to do whatever is necessary to keep the area’s economic condi on such that people will con nue to be willing to risk the investment of their resources in the hope of success and making a profit. A community is enhanced by the success of its business ventures – crea ng jobs, providing needed services, inves ng in educa onal, cultural, social, religious and civic endeavors, and in many other ways both tangible and intangible.

Who are we?

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary membership associa on that serves as the unified voice of the business community. It is not a civic club, charitable organiza on or affiliated with any municipal or county government. Rather, the Chamber is a private, not-for-profit 501 (c)(6) organiza on. It unites hundreds of companies, professionals, organiza ons, groups and educa onal ins tu on who are commi ed to build a be er community. Clearly, most of the chamber’s members are small businesses interested in crea ng and fostering a healthy environment in which to conduct business.

But most importantly, the Chamber is people. People such as you who realize that through the Chamber we can accomplish collec vely what no one can do individually. The strength of the Chamber lies in a rac ng a great number of members, thus crea ng a pool of resources from which to draw ideas, energy and financial support.

What is our mission?

The mission of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is to advance economic prosperity and to encourage public/private coopera on that will broaden the economic base and enhance the quality of life in our community.

How do we do it?

By uni ng businesses, professionals, organiza ons, groups, educa onal ins tu ons and individuals who are commi ed to build a be er community through commi ees focused on strategic issues: • Promote the adop on and prac ce of sustainable development principles which foster broadly shared economic prosperity while preserving the environment for future genera ons. (everGREEN) • Provide a forum to discuss the advancement of educa onal issues and for business and industry to ac vely support educa on in Watauga County, providing a conduit through which ideas and sugges ons can flow between educa onal leaders and the business community. (Educa on) • Work with local, regional and state governmental bodies and other groups to define transporta on problems, suggest solu ons, set priori es and build support for implementa on of projects. (Government Rela ons) • Create and implement programs that will engage the community and university in coopera ve dialog and sharing of resources which s mulate business, enhance the quality of life and ignite community spirit in the High Country. (Community/University Engagement) • Use member exper se and resources in the support of exis ng business growth and prosperity and to assist entrepreneurs and companies seeking to expand/relocate to the High Country. (Business Development) • Serve as the voice of the business community in ma ers of public policy. (Government Rela ons) • Implement a leadership development program designed to meet the High Country’s need for the ac ve par cipa on of informed and educated leaders. (Watauga Leadership Challenge)

Why not join us!

Join us and spread the word about ShopLOCAL To Protect Local Character and Prosperity – The High Country is unlike any other area in the country. By choosing to support locally owned businesses, you help maintain the area’s dis nc ve flavor and unique charm.

To s mulate the local economy. When you purchase at locally owned businesses, more money is kept in the community - they also purchase from other local businesses, service providers and farms. Purchasing local helps grow and sustain our local economy.

Most New Jobs Are Provided By Local Businesses. Local businesses are the largest employers in our community. And private business creates 80% of the jobs na onally.

You Ma er More. You exert influence with your purchasing choices by "vo ng with your wallet."

It's a fact that local businesses are much more responsive to their customers’ values and desires.

Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy - When shopping locally, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more town/county services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development. Consider your shopping not just a retail purchase, but a community investment.

Cost savings - save on “shipping and handling” expenses - $17.50/100 miles, plus meals and all that me! And what if you have to return it, or get it fixed – ugh – another trip!

While coun ng your blessings, be sure to find a local non-profit that is mee ng the needs of residents in our community or those enduring natural disasters and the ravages of war who need special support and encouragement.

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It’s good to know (All numbers are within the 828 area code)

Boone Public Works 268-6230

High Country Host (Visitor Center) 264-1299

Fire, Rescue or Police in an emergency 911

Watauga County Health Department 264-6635

Boone Tourism Development Authority 264-1345

Boone Police Department (non-emergency) 268-6900

Watauga Medical Center 262-4100

Blue Ridge Electric 264-8894

Boone Fire Department (non-emergency) 268-6180

Watauga County Schools 264-7190

New River Light & Power 264-3671

Boone Town Hall 268-6200

Watauga Public Library 264-8784

Watauga County Parks and Rec 264-9511

Boone Planning & Inspections 268-6960

Watauga County Sheriff’s Office 264-3761

Appalachian State University 264-2000

Boone Public Utilities 268-6250

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 264-2225

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It’s good to know NEWSPAPERS Watauga Democrat (828) 264-1881 The Mountain Times (828) 264-6397 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 130 Appalachian Chorale Appalachian Women’s Fund Blue Ridge Community Theatre Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture Book Bunch Club Boone Area Cyclists Boone Area Lions Club Boone Optimist Club Boone Running Club Boone Sunrise Rotary Civil Air Patrol Daughters of the American Revolution Daniel Boone Chapter

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90 Green Drinks Boone High Country Torch Club High Country Women’s Club High Country Writers Kiwanis Club of Boone Loyal Order of Moose 1805 Toastmaster’s Club VegBoone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7031 Watauga Book Brewers Watauga Community Band Watauga County Historical Society Watauga Gun Club Young Professionals of Boone NONPROFITS American Red Cross (Watauga chapter) Appalachian Voices Children’s Council Community Care Clinic

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F.A.R.M. Cafe Habitat for Humanity High Country Homebuilders Association High Country Recreation High Country United Way Hope Pregnancy Center Hospitality House (homeless shelter and soup kitchen) Hunger and Health Coalition Mountain Alliance OASIS Inc. (women’s shelter) Resort Area Ministries Samaritan’s Purse Southern Appalachian Historical Association Watauga County Arts Council Watauga County Pathways Watauga County Project on Aging Watauga Humane Society Watauga Opportunities Western Youth Network W.A.M.Y. Community Action

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Concerts at The Jones House The town of Boone’s Jones House, located in the heart of downtown Boone, draws many to its music concerts on the lawn during the summer.

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Faith in and about Boone PLACES OF WORSHIP IN BOONE All Things Possible Church Alliance Bible Fellowship Baha’i Worship Service Bibleway Baptist Boone Unitarian Universalist Boone United Methodist Boone First Church of the Nazarene Boone Friends (Quaker) Boone Mennonite Brethren Centering Prayer Group Central Assembly of God

Christ the King Anglican Christian Fellowship Christ’s Church United of Boone Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Cornerstone Summit CrossPoint Community Church Deerfield United Methodist Faith Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Boone First Presbyterian Greenway Baptist High Country United Church of Christ Hope Christian Fellowship Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Living Water Christian Fellowship Mount Vernon Baptist Oak Grove Baptist Church Perkinsville Baptist Church Poplar Grove Baptist Church New Life Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church Saints Peter and Paul Church Eastern Orthodox Son’s Light Ministries St. Elizabeth of the Hill Country Catholic Church St. Luke’s Episcopal Temple of the High Country Westview Baptist Church Young Life High Country

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BOONE: A four season destination

Boone, the hub of the High Country, offers music, sporting events, festivals, concerts, theater productions, lectures, guest artists and so much more throughout the year. But there are certain events, just like the seasons, that return annually. They include the following:

November • Area Christmas tree farms begin their annual harvest for the holiday season, with many choose-and cut Christmas tree farms opening for visitors to select their holiday tree.

• Area towns begin ushering in the holidays with parades and special activities, such as Blowing Rock with its Christmas in the Park and the Lighting of the Town, which will take place on Nov. 28, and its holiday parade on Nov. 29.

• Area ski resorts are prepping for opening this month if Mother Nature cooperates by bringing cold temperatures to the region.

• Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock welcomes the holiday season with its annual Festival of Lights Celebration.

December

• Celebrations of the season continue, including the town of Boone, which has scheduled its annual Downtown Boone Christmas parade starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The parade travels down King Street.

• Skiing should be well under way in the High Country, hosting both visitors and residents alike, and featuring special races and events.

• SugarFest will be taking place at Sugar Mountain Resort Dec. 12-14 with an ice show, ice skating clinic, consumer ski/snowboard equipment demonstrations, music, special guests and more.

January • The annual Blowing

Those who love Halloween and trick-or-treating can always find opportunites to celebrate in downtown Boone around Oct. 31.

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Rock Winterfest takes place in downtown Blowing Rock. Join the village as it celebrates the fun side of winter. From a wine auction to a chili cookoff, live bluegrass, children’s activities and the Polar Plunge in Chetola Lake, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

February • Skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports continue to be a big draw for outdoor enthusiasts as winter has settled in.

March • Depending on the weather, the slopes are still a draw those who love to ski and snowboard.

April • A transition month, April features hints of greener things to come as the mountains prepare for spring.

• Tweetsie Railroad theme park begins a new year.

• The 2015 Blue Ridge

Wine & Food Festival in Blowing Rock will be held April 16-19.

May • Boone and the High Country emerge during warmer times with a pleth-

ora of events, including 5Ks, fun walks, concerts, sporting events and much, much more to help chase away the winter memories.

• Art in the Park returns to downtown Blowing Rock, and will be held

monthly through October.

June • The town of Boone hosts free summer concerts at the Jones House, featuring a concert at 5 p.m. every Friday from June

through September.

• The annual New River Canoe Race is held in the beginning of June in Ashe County.

•The 91st annual Singing on the Mountain will take place at Grandfather Mountain.

• The annual Blood, Sweat and Gears’ 100-mile ride is June 27.

• Boone’s outdoor drama, “Horn in the West,” opens for its seasonal run.

• The 92nd annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show will be held at Mayview Park in Blowing Rock. The horse show is among the oldest continually operating horse shows in America.

• Music in the Valle, a summerlong series of outdoor concerts featuring the sounds of Appalachian musicians, takes place on Fridays and runs through September at Valle Crucis Community Park.

July • The Fourth of July is celebrated with parades and events throughout the High Country, and includes

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• Tweetsie Railroad will host its annual fireworks extravaganza the night of July 4.

• The 29th annual Christmas in July Festival will be held in downtown West Jefferson this month.

• St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church’s 56th annual fundraising Tour of Homes in Blowing Rock will be held.

• The 60th annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games will be held July 9-12 at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather

Boone My Hometown Mountain near Linville.

• An Appalachian Summer Festival is held every July on and around the Appalachian State University campus, and features an eclectic, diverse mix of music, dance, theater, visual arts and film. For nearly a decade, the festival has been named one of the “Top Twenty Events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society.

• The 29th annual Christmas in July Festival will be held in downtown West Jefferson in early July. It features music, a street dance, food vendors, arts and crafts and more.

• The Grassy Creek Gem Show is held the last of July and into the first few days

of August at the Parkway Fire Department in the Grassy Creek area of Spruce Pine. The N.C. Mineral, Gem and Jewelry Festival takes place at the same time and is directed by the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce and is held at the Pinebridge Coliseum, 70 Pinebridge Way, Spruce Pine.

August • The Ola Belle Reed Music Festival takes place in Lansing this month featuring top-notch award-winning visiting and local musicians from Americana, bluegrass, oldtime, Country, Celtic and folk traditions.

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October • The 22nd annual Todd New River Festival with music, food and arts and craft vendors is held in Todd.

• The 37th annual Woolly Worm Festival takes place Oct. 17 - 18, 2015, at the end of the month in Banner Elk. • The 22nd annual Oktoberfest celebration is held this month at Sugar Mountain Resort.

September • Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train Hal-

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Unpredictable but usually pleasant

BY SHERRIE NORRIS sherrie.norris@wataugademocrat.com

It’s long been a lively topic of conversation in the office break room and it’s likely to change from one day to the next, or maybe even from one hour to the next.

Boone weather usually doesn’t stay the same for long periods of time. It’s not mountain folklore — it’s a fact.

Ask anyone who has lived in the area for a little while about the weather patterns around town and you will surely hear the old adage: “If you don’t like the weather, just hang around for five minutes and it will change.”

At just around 3,300 feet in elevation — the highest elevation of any town with a population of more than 10,000 east of the Mississippi River — Boone is known as the “perfect place” to visit and to live.

For decades, countless people have been attracted to Boone as if it were a magnet, and once here, they can’t seem to pull themselves away.

Many who pass through, or choose Boone as a vacation destination, often decide to stay forever.

Among top reasons given for moving here include the distinction between each seasons and the climate, in general.

It’s rarely too hot, although it can be too cold, but for most people, it’s just right.

With summer temperatures averaging in the mid to high 70s, Boone has become a destination for many reasons — from weddings to outdoor festivals, shop-

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• The 38th annual Brushy Mountain Apple Festival will be held in downtown Wilkesboro. There will be crafts, food and entertainment throughout the day.

ping, eating and sporting opportunities, including golfing, swimming, fishing, mountain biking, canoeing, rafting and rock climbing.

Typically, the more comfortable months — between April and November — find the roads leading to Boone filled with cars representing many states and in particular, Florida.

Many retirees love escaping the heat of the Deep South for the restful clime of Boone.

A little rain with moderating temperatures is often expected, and welcomed, in the spring and again in the fall.

Nature usually provides its own spectacular fireworks display with occasional storms set off by short-lived humidity during the heat of summer.

Autumn often brings with it an amazing foliage presentation of color with “leaf lookers” crowding the scenic roadways in and near Boone, namely the Blue Ridge Parkway.

And, there are those occasional — and almost shocking — weather alerts for Boone anyway, as in the spring and summer, mild earthquake activity was reported; and in October, tornado warnings, damaging winds and possible flooding were highlighted on the radar screens.

Historically known for winter snows that have inched up to several feet at a time, Boone is also a prime spot for skiers and snowboarders, with an average temperature of around 40 degrees.

So, whatever the weather, Boone is a great place to be at any time of the year.

• The Southern Appalachian Historical Association and the town of Boone will present the Boone Heritage Festival at the Horn in the West grounds.

• The 37th annual Valle Country Fair will be held off N.C. 194 in Valle Crucis.

• Blowing Rock will host its annual Halloween Festival in downtown Blowing Rock.

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Mountain Home Music concerts regularly occur in Boone and Blowing Rock.

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Entertainment:

BY ERIKA GIOVANETTI erika@mountaintimes.com

College towns all over the country are famous for an active nightlife, and while Boone is no exception to this rule, our little mountain town sets itself apart from the rest with cultural traditions, a lively music scene and neighborly people.

Much of Boone’s entertainment does center on ASU and its programs, but there is also a plethora of amusement otherwise in Boone ranging from late-night bar scenes to yearly and monthly celebrations.

Music and entertainment venues at ASU

The Schaefer Center When it comes to on-campus venues, the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts is certainly the largest at 1,684 seats, according to its website. Due to its size, it’s often host to the largest concerts that come to Boone, and it is host to the 2014-2015 Performing Art Series.

The Schaefer Center, like other oncampus venues, is open to students and nonstudents alike.

Upcoming events: • Nov. 5 — Hayes School of Music Jazz Ensemble, free.

• Nov. 11 — LA Theatre Works, $10 for students and $20 for nonstudents.

For more information, visit www.theschaefercenter.org.

Legends When walking into Legends, one may find old posters of acts such as Coolio, John Mayer and Jimmy Fallon scattered upon the walls.

Legends has been host to acts large and small, with many of the A-list artists hitting the modest venue before they made it big.

Legends is open to ASU students and anyone with a valid ID. Upcoming events: • Oct. 31 — Yo Momma’s Big Fat Booty Band, $8 in advance for students and $12 at door for students/non-students • Nov. 17 — Hunter Hunted, $8 in advance for students and $12 at door for students/non-students For more information, visit http://legends.appstate.edu.

Valborg Theatre Used for student productions and more, the Valborg Theatre is a 334-seat performance venue with an intimate setting.

According to the website, the furthest seat from the edge of the stage is only 40 feet away. It is the main stage for University

Boone night scene offers theater, brews and bands galore

Theatre.

Upcoming events: • Nov. 5-9, 12-15 — Tartuffe, $9 for students and $16 for nonstudents.

• Nov. 19-22 — Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble, $8 for students and $15 for nonstudents.

For more information, visit http://theatre.appstate.edu/performances/venues.

Music and entertainment venues in town The Local Boone’s newest entertainment venue also happens to be a locally focused restaurant with regional fare, as well as regional and local beer on tap. The recently remodeled venue features a new entertainment stage, a lounge area and pool tables.

The Local is also the largest venue for music downtown, besides any ASU-owned and operated theaters.

Upcoming events: • Nov. 1 — BIG Something, $10 cover.

• Nov. 8 — Simplified, $5 cover.

• Nov. 21 — Tauk, $5 cover.

For more information, visit www.thelocalboone.com.

Boone Saloon Popular for its teeming Taco Tuesday’s,

Boone Saloon is a restaurant and bar in downtown Boone that features musical acts about two or three times per week, according to its website.

The 25-foot bar features eight drafts with regional, national and international brews on tap. After 10 p.m., the bar admits patrons who are 21 and older only.

Upcoming events: • Oct. 31 — Annual Halloween Party with Bafoodus, $7 cover.

• Nov. 7 — The Broadcast, $5 cover.

• Nov. 13 — The Southern Belles, $5 cover.

For more information, visit www.boonesaloon.com.

Black Cat Black Cat is a restaurant known for putting a unique twist on the average burrito, but when dining hours come to a close on the third Friday of every month, the restaurant transforms into a live music venue.

According to its website, Black Cat Burrito takes pride in offering a healthier alternative to other fast food and restaurant choices.

Upcoming events: • Oct. 31 — Halloween show with the Nude Party, at least $7.

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One of Boone’s newest entertainment venues is The Local located in downtown Boone.

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venue for bands.

Upcoming events: • Nov. 15 — Redleg Husky, Andy Ferell & Oncoming Train, and Space Canoe, $3 cover for those older than 21 and $5 for those younger than 21.

• Nov. 20 — Ashton & Kennedy, $3 cover for those older than 21 and $5 for those youngerbthan 21.

For more information, visit www.galileosboone.com.

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• Nov. 21 — Real Love and the Mother Groove, at least $5.

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Murphy’s Since moving to its King Street location in 1996, Murphy’s has been a staple on the downtown strip. Locally popular for its pizza, Murphy’s is a restaurant and pub that offers menu items beyond what you would typically find at a bar, while still keeping classics such as wings on the menu.

Murphy’s is often host to local bands on weekends, open to patrons 21 and older.

Upcoming events: • Oct. 31 — Wave Lynx with Funklestiltskin, $5 cover.

• Nov. 1 — New Planet, $5 cover.

• Nov. 21 — From Bears and Grampa’s Cough Medicine, $5 cover.

For more information, visit www.murphysboone.com.

The Jones House Unlike other music venues in town, The Jones House is a community and cultural center owned and operated by the town of Boone. During the summer, The Jones House holds an outdoor concert series, but as the weather changes, the concert series moves inside for the fall. The Jones House is a family friendly venue with activities that range from concerts to art shows.

Upcoming events: • Oct. 31 — Boone BOO! parade to the Jones House, free.

• Nov. 18 — Indoor Concert Series: the Tillers, $20 (reservations recommended).

For more information, visit www.joneshousecommunitycenter.org.

Appalachian Mountain Brewery To enjoy truly mountain-brewed ale while jamming out with artists from near and far, Appalachian Mountain Brewery is the place to be. Along with music, AMB hosts events every night of the week, including weekly Tuesday Trivia and open mic nights on Wednesdays. Farm to Flame food truck provides locally sourced woodfired fare and is regularly parked at the brewery.

Upcoming events: • Oct. 30 — Rubber Checks, no cover.

• Oct. 31 — AMB EPIC Halloween Party,

Harvest House As one of Boone’s newest pure entertainment venues, the Harvest House has made a name for itself hosting anything from live music shows to sorority functions. Harvest House can be rented out for concerts, live performances, weddings and receptions, fundraisers, charity events and private functions. The venue is managed

by Harvest Equippers, a nonprofit benefiting water, housing and education projects in Nicaragua, Africa and Haiti.

For more information, visit www.harvesthouseboone.com.

The Jones House holds an outdoor concert series every summer in downtown Boone.

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For more information, visit www.appalachianmountainbrewery.com.

Galileo’s On Friday nights, Galileo’s is perhaps one of the most popular karaoke venues

in town, with lines wrapping around the parking lot during the summer. Galileo’s hosts not only amateur performances, but it’s also a venue for bands from Boone and beyond. After recently opening a downstairs floor with pool tables and couches, Galileo’s has become an accommodating

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Education is a top priority in Watauga County

BY JESSE CAMPBELL jesse.campbell@mountaintimes.com

With an ever-expanding four-year university and one of the state’s top school systems in terms of testing, it goes without saying that education is a pillar to the communities of the High Country.

The Watauga County school system, which is also one of the top employers in the county, is at forefront of education in Boone and the outlaying communities.

Every morning, thousands of students, educators, administrators and support staff make their way to one of eight K-8 schools or the county’s lone consolidated high school.

From an infrastructure standpoint,

Watauga County is dedicated to offering the best facilities it possibly can to provide an environment conducive to learning and developing socially.

The school system debuted a new stateof-the-art high school across town near Perkinsville in 2010 and continues to be celebrated as one of the top facilities in the region and state.

Elected officials and school administrators are also dedicated to maintaining current facilities, which is apparent through its continued usage of state lottery funds — in the place of dipping into the county’s rainy day fund — and allocating any other possible resources to keep buildings in SEE EDUCATION, PAGE 24

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The most valuable components of the school system, however, are the thousands of students who make the school system one of the best in the state.

Recently, high school seniors were recognized as producing the second best SAT scores and fourth best marks in the ACT statewide.

The high school also routinely finishes in the Top 10 regionally for its four-year cohort graduation rate.

The results of a high producing school system are not limited to secondary grades as pupils in the school system’s elementary schools continue to reset the bar and rewrite the definition of success in Watauga County.

Early in the 2014 school year, educators noted that 46 percent of third-grade students are where they need to be at by the end of the grade level in June.

A continued rewarding relationship with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute allows for student growth across a broad swath of disciplines, officials said.

School system personnel also contribute to the continued growth of one of the region’s top systems.

Educators and support staff are recognized on a regular basis by the system for their work in the classroom, as well as making sure the school system is a welloiled and efficient teaching machine.

A change in leadership this summer also brought a breath of fresh air to the school system.

Scott Elliott took over as superintendent of county schools this summer.

He said he is committed to continuing the successes of the school system and strengthening its relationships with community it serves.

“The most exciting thing to me is there is a general sense all across the community that the community loves the schools and takes ownerships of the schools,” Elliott said. “It makes me proud that others are so

proud of schools.”

He also said the school system is appreciative of the support it receives from all sectors of the community.

“Our county and county commissioners have been very generous with our schools,” he said. “We wouldn’t be in the position we are in without their support.”

From spelling bee winners, teacher of the year recipients to the support staff who were recognized nationally in making the school system one of the top energy conscientious systems in the nation, Watauga County Schools are committed to excellence at every level.

The Appalachian experience Since brothers Blanford B. Dougherty and Dauphin D. Dougherty founded Watauga Academy in 1899, which has grown into Appalachian State University, Appalachian has undergone several changes and namesakes that have led it to its place as one of the top universities in not only in the region, but also the country, too.

Currently, the university enrolls around 18,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

ASU is also home to some of the brightest minds in the country. According to the university, the average incoming freshman grade point average is above a 4.0, and small class sizes make it a comfortable fit for students looking to reach the next level of their educational careers.

Appalachian’s successes have been well touted at the national level, as well. The university was most recently recognized in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 America’s Best Colleges Guide and the campus made its way on to Forbes’ list of America’s top colleges and best buys.

Appalachian’s successes are not limited to the classroom, however, as the university has one of the more well-known athletic programs in the region.

On the gridiron, the Mountaineers have won three national championships at the subdivision level and captured numerous conference championships.

Most recently, the Mountaineers completed a move to college athletics’ top tier as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.

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Bethel Elementary 138 Bethel School Road, Sugar Grove (828) 297-2240

Hardin Park Elementary 361 Jefferson Road, Boone (828) 264-8481 Mabel Elementary 404 Mabel School Road, Zionville (828) 297-2512

Blowing Rock Elementary 165 Morris St., Blowing Rock (828) 295-3204

Parkway Elementary 160 Parkway School Drive, Boone (828) 264-3032

Cove Creek Elementary 930 Vanderpool Road, Vilas (828) 297-2781

Valle Crucis 2988 Broadstone Road, Sugar Grove (828) 963-4712

Green Valley Elementary 189 Big Hill Road, Boone (828) 264-3606

Watauga High School 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone (828) 264-2407

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Health care in the High Country:

BY ERIKA GIOVANETTI erika@mountaintimes.com

Having an efficient and reliable health care system is an integral part of any town’s foundation, providing health and well-being for its residents and allowing room for growth and expansion.

Boone offers many health care options, both in private practice and in a hospital setting.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System The Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is the largest health care provider in the High Country. ARHS includes Blowing Rock Rehabilitation & Davant Extended Care Center,

Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital in Linville, Watauga Medical Center and Appalachian Regional Medical Associates.

The AHRS partners with Appalachian State University’s College of Health Sciences to provide a unique opportunity for health care development locally.

Watauga Medical Center (336 Deerfield Road, Boone) is a 117-bed regional medical complex that offers primary and secondary acute care, as well as specialty care.

The campus includes the Cardiology Center of ARHS, the Sleep Center, the Wound Care Center and Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, which offers both radiation and chemotherapy on an outpatient basis. The Cancer Care Center is recognized by the American College of Surgeon’s Committee on Cancer.

Other facilities include

the Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center, the Rehabilitation Center, Appalachian Regional Pain Clinic and a branch of the Northwest Area Health Education Center.

For more information, call (828) 262-4100.

Appalachian Regional Medical Associates Appalachian Regional Medical Associates is a multi-practice health care management corporation comprised of 14 health service providers across the High Country, from Boone to Linville to Banner Elk. The ARMA offers an opportunity for doctors to practice on a smaller level without having to operate a private medical practice.

Boone providers in the ARMA include Appalachian Regional Adult & Family Medicine, Appalachian Regional Orthopaedic Sports & Medicine, Appalachian

Regional Pulmonology, Appalachian Regional Rheumatology, AppUrgent Care, Harmony Center for Women’s Health & Vitality and Watauga Internal Medicine.

• Appalachian Regional Adult & Family Medicine (400 Shadowline Drive, Boone) serves the entire family, offering general health care for ages 4 and older, as well as geriatric care, cardiovascular risk evaluation and preventative health services. For more information, call (828) 268-1187.

• Appalachian Regional Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine (870 State Farm Road, Boone) specializes in treatment for problems that develop in the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, restoring the function of affected body parts and enhancing the range of motion. For more information, call (828) 386-2663.

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• Appalachian Regional Pulmonology (136 Furman Road, Suite 6, Boone) helps you breathe easier through treating diseases and conditions in the lungs and bronchial tubes.

For more information, call (828) 268-1185.

• The doctors of Appalachian Regional Rheumatology (116 Doctors Drive, Boone) diagnose and treat rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints and osteoporosis. For more information, call (828) 263-5506.

• AppUrgent Care (2146 Blowing Rock Road, Boone) provides walk-in care to patients with non-life threatening illnesses or injuries, such as sprains, fever, flu and more. AppUrgent Care serves patients in need of medical help when appointments are not available elsewhere, or in the

evening or on the weekend when primary care provider offices are closed.

For more information, call (828) 265-5505.

• Harmony, Center for Women’s Health and Vitality (381 Deerfield Road, Boone) offers a full spectrum of care for women of all ages, ranging from routine care and obstetrics to complex medical and surgical management of gynecological disorders.

For more information, call (828) 268-8970.

• Watauga Internal Medicine (136 Furman Road, Suite 7, Boone) provides prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases across the spectrum.

For more information, call (828) 262-0060.

For more information on the AHRS, visit www. apphrs.org.

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Dental Care and Western Carolina Eye Associates.

For more information, call (828) 265-8591 or visit www.ccclinic.org.

• FastMed Urgent Care (178 Hwy. 105 Ext., Suite 101, Boone) offers prompt and personal medical care that is available when other practices may not be open, filling the need for local immediate medical care for all forms of family medicine.

For more information, call (828) 265-7146 or visit www.fastmed.com.

• HomeCare Management (400 Shadowline Drive, Boone) serves intellectually or developmentally disabled adults and children and people with physical disabilities, helping them overcome challenges to reach their fullest potential. For more information, call (828) 264-1021 or visit www. homecaremanagemgmt. org.

• Primedical Healthcare, P.A. (240 Hwy. 105 Ext, Suite 100,

FROM PAGE 25 practices in Boone that provide care and treatment for patients with an array of ailments, diseases and conditions.

General health care

• Appalachian District Health Department (126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone) is a fully accredited public health department providing a range of services, including child health care, immunizations, maternity care and breast and cervical cancer care. For more information, call (828) 264-6635 or visit www.apphealth.com.

• Community Care Clinic (141 Health Center Drive) provides health care to low-income members of the Boone community who do not have health insurance. CCC provides primary care, specialty care and health education, and partners with Appalachian

Boone) provides all aspects of medical care, as well as treatment for patients with chronic conditions or injuries, emphasizing wellness and prevention. For more information, call (828) 264-7311 or visit www.primedicalhealthcare.com.

PRIVATE PRACTICE DIRECTORY Audiologists • High Country Ear, Nose & Throat, 895 State Farm Road, Boone; (828) 2654045. www.blueridgeent. com • All-American Hearing Centers Inc., 820 State Farm Road, Boone; (828) 265-3236. www.allamericanhearingcenters.com.

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HEALTH FROM PAGE 26 • Batchelor Chiropractic Clinic, 483 Hwy. 105 Extension, Boone; (828) 264-0140. www.batchelorchiropractic.com.

• Hawthorne Chiropractic, 136 Furman Road, Boone; (828) 264-4521. www. boonechiropractor.com.

Dentists • Appalachian Dental Care, 166 Furman Road, Suite A, Boone; (828) 264-9938. www.appdental.com.

• Blue Ridge General Dentistry, 870 State Farm Road, Boone; (828) 264-3333. www.brgd.com.

• High Country Dentistry, 895 State Farm Road, Suite 302, Boone; (828) 3861033. www.highcountrydentistry.com.

• James B. Graham Jr., D.D.S., P.A., 717 Greenway Road, Suite D, Boone; (828) 264-2381. www.boonedentist.com.

• Jerry L. Butler, D.D.S., M.A.G.D., 851 Blowing Rock Road, Boone; (828) 2645858. www.drbutler.net.

• Julia Tyson, D.D.S., P.A., 450 New Market Blvd #2, Boone; (828) 265-1112. www.juliatysondds.com.

• R. Lee Warren, D.D.S., M.A.G.D., 142 Doctors Drive, Boone; (828) 264-2762. www.boonencdentist.com.

• Waldrep Family Dentistry, 450 New Market Blvd., Suite 4, Boone; (828) 2643211. www.waldrepfamilydentistry.com.

Dermatologists • Boone Dermatology Clinic, 169 Birch St., Boone; (828) 264-4553. www.boone-

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Family practitioners • Greenway Medical Associates, 950 State Farm Road, Suite 300, Boone; (828) 264-0500. No website.

• Mountain Family Medicine, 245 Winklers Creek Road, Suite C, Boone; (828) 262-1800. No website.

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Oral surgeons, endodontics • Boone Endodontics, 895 State Farm Road, Suite 204, Boone; (828) 386-1144. www.booneendo.com.

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• Larry E. Stigall, D.D.S., oral and maxillofacial surgery, 240 Doctors Drive, Boone; (828) 264-7842. www.booneoms.com.

Orthodontists • OP Smiles, orthodontists and pediatric dentists, 373 Boone Heights Drive, Boone; (828) 264-0110. www.opsmiles.com.

• Reed Orthodontics, 870 State Farm Road, Boone; (828) 268-9797. www. reedorthoboone.com.

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Changes in the heart of Boone

BY ERIKA GIOVANETTI erika@mountaintimes.com

2014 has been a year of change for Appalachian State University.

With a new chancellor, a new football conference and new names for buildings, 2014 is the year of “new.”

However, with all these new transitions comes the passing of old legacies. In the past year, ASU has said good-bye to Chancellor Kenneth Peacock, the Southern Conference and Winkler Hall.

This year, ASU has also seen projected tuition increases and record-setting enrollment, both anticipated changes in terms of the university’s growth.

One thing that is always consistent, however, is ASU’s high placement in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges rankings.

ASU ranked No. 3 among public universities in the South and No. 9 in public and private universities in the South.

Since the rankings were first published in 1986, ASU has been placed among the Top 15 public and private universities, according to a news release from the university.

ASU’s new chancellor

On July 1, ASU welcomed Chancellor Sheri N. Everts, who is the first woman to serve as chancellor in the school’s 115-year history.

Everts comes from Illinois State University, where she served as provost and vice president for academic affairs.

She is the university’s seventh chancellor.

In an August interview with the Watauga Democrat, Everts said that she is adjusting to her new position, finding out ASU’s strengths and challenges from students, staff and faculty alike.

“Don’t lose that focus on student success — I’ve heard that as much from faculty as I have from anyone else,” Everts said.

Everts said she has received input from community members via email and letters and has even been stopped on the street by people who want to share their opinions and concerns about ASU. As she continues to determine ASU’s greatest challenges, one concern that Everts has heard repeatedly is the lack of diversity among students and staff.

“Increasing the diversity of our faculty, staff and student populations — that’s probably one that I’m hearing about

often,” Everts said. “That wasn’t a surprise to me — I looked at those numbers when I came to Appalachian.”

Everts said that the Boone community has been “marvelously welcoming,” which comes as no surprise – previous Chancellor Kenneth Peacock was a celebrity among students and community members alike.

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Enrollment increase In late September, ASU announced in a news release that enrollment broke the 18,000 mark, with preliminary data indicating that 18,026 students are enrolled for the fall semester, amounting to more than 200 students than last fall.

Susan Davies, associate chancellor for enrollment management, said in the announcement that the freshman-to-sophomore retention rate is about 88 percent. A high retention rate can affect enrollment data.

“This shows we continue to recruit students who can be successful at Appalachian, and once they arrive on campus they find our academics and co-curricular experiences encourage them to stay and graduate,” Davies said.

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ASU athletics On the same day that Everts officially began her role as chancellor, another big change took place at ASU: the Mountaineers left the Southern Conference in favor for a move to the Sun Belt Conference.

The Sun Belt opens up new opportunities for the Mountaineers as it offers Football Bowl Subdivision football. The FBS is the new term for Division I-A football.

However, it’s not only ASU’s football team that moved up to the Sun Belt. The majority of its sports teams compete in the Sun Belt.

ASU’s first game in the Sun Belt Conference was a rematch with Michigan on Aug. 30, losing this time 52-14 and won its first Sun Belt Conference game 53-14 at Troy (Ala.) on Oct. 18.

The ASU football program gained nationwide recognition upon beating Michigan, which was ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press poll at the time 34-32 in 2007. It is considered one of the biggest upsets in college football history.

Appalachian State’s longtime SoCon rival Georgia Southern also joined the Sun Belt this past year.

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HEART FROM PAGE 30 On June 1, Winkler Residence Hall was demolished due to the high cost of renovations. ASU officials said that the site will be surveyed as a potential location for a new residence hall.

The site of the former residence hall now provides temporary green space, according to the university.

Future tuition increases

Due to the UNC system leaders asking campuses to freeze tuition costs this year, most ASU students saw no increase on their tuition bill for the 2014-2015 year — however, out-of-state undergraduate students saw a 6 percent increase in tuition and fees.

This fall, ASU leaders will convene to consider potential tuition and fee increases for the next two years, which are capped at 5 percent for in-state undergrads.

The tuition cap does not apply to outof-state and graduate students.

This is a typical step for ASU’s tuition and fee committees, which make recommendations to the chancellor for the next year’s rates.

The chancellor may then make recommendations, and the board of trustees can approve the adjustments in December.

The proposals are then passed to the UNC system president and Board of Governors for consideration and approval.

Since 2006, the UNC system Board of Governors has developed four-year tuition and fee plans. The current plan, which was approved in 2010, states that tuition and fee increases are not to exceed 6.5 percent.

Tuition and fee rates will be set on a

two-year basis, with rates to be set for 2015-16 and 2016-17 and then again for 2017-18 and 2018-19.

Renaming campus buildings Although it has not been very long since Welborn Dining Hall was renamed Central Dining Hall, the building was officially renamed again in March to Roess Dining Hall, honoring a member of the ASU board of trustees, Alice Roess.

Roess, a Blowing Rock resident, has served on the board for the past five years and has three years left on her term.

“I am simply crazy about ASU and its students,” Roess told the Watauga Democrat in March. “They picked a great building for me, because it is such a center of student socializing.”

Also renamed this year was the CAP building, now named after the late John A. Garwood, an Appalachian graduate and former member of the UNC Board of Governors and the ASU board of rrustees, according to the university.

“Throughout his whole career in public service, he always had education at the forefront of his mind, particularly ASU,” his son, John. B Garwood, said during the dedication ceremony.

Garwood also played football at Appalachian for two years before being drafted to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, according to the university.

Related Links: — New chancellor: http://www. wataugademocrat.com/news/evertstakes-helm-at-asu/article_e013266f74c4-5469-800c-5b64c203cd70.html — ASU athletics move to Sun Belt: http://www.wataugademocrat.com/ sports/app-state-officially-joins-sunbelt/article_1f29b642-ebd8-531b-b2d9b51509c36656.html

— Rematch with Michigan: http:// www.wataugademocrat.com/news/ round-two-goes-to-michigan/article_b4683966-30a0-11e4-938c0019bb2963f4.html — Winkler Hall demolition: http:// www.wataugademocrat.com/news/ asu-dorm-building-to-implode-sunday/ article_36e22b90-221b-53bb-bf7cbb25113172b7.html

— Renaming dining hall: http:// www.wataugademocrat.com/community/alice-s-restaurant-asu-renamesdining-hall-after-blowing-rock/ article_01eba8f8-edf2-5ccd-a44f7f29548fde43.html — Tuition adjustments: http://www. wataugademocrat.com/news/asuto-consider-tuition-fee-adjustments/ article_e9415cd2-4908-11e4-ba4c-dbd17c7b0c1b.html

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APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICS: A big step in 2014

BY STEVE BEHR sports@wataugademocrat.com

Appalachian State’s athletic department took a big step in 2014. It went to a new conference.

Appalachian State joined the Sun Belt Conference on July 1, 2014.

The Mountaineers, who played Division I athletics as a member of the Southern Conference, played in the Football Championship Subdivision.

As a member of the Sun Belt, the Mountaineers now play Football Bowl Subdivision football.

That means more scholarships to hand out. FCS teams have 63 scholarshipped players. The FBS allows for 85.

It also means a group of new teams will be playing in Boone in the future.

Appalachian State’s football team will host Wyoming on Oct. 4, 2015, and host Southern Mississippi in 2018.

The Mountaineers’ football team had winning seasons in 23 out of 24 seasons under former head coach Jerry Moore.

The Mountaineers slipped to 4-8 in 2013, but won three of their last five games.

In their first season in the Sun Belt Conference, the Mountaineers got off to a 1-5 start. The results for the rest of the season were not available by presstime.

Football is not the only area of the athletic department that has undergone change. Former athletic director Charlie Cobb left to take the same post at Georgia State in August.

The current athletic director is Rick Beasley, but it is on an interim basis. A national search is being held for a new athletic director, but a new AD was not found as of presstime.

Other changes were made in the men’s and women’s basketball pro-

Jim Fox, left, and Angel Elderkin were hired in 2014 as coaches. Fox is in charge of the basketball program, while Angel Elderkin has taken over the women’s basketball team.

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grams. Appalachian State hired new coach Jim Fox to replace Jason Capel, whose contract was not renewed at the end of the Southern Conference Tournament.

Fox comes to Appalachian State from SoCon rival Davidson.

The Mountaineers open their season Nov. 6 in an exhibition game at home at the Holmes Center against Division II LeesMcRae College, which is located in nearby Banner Elk. The Mountaineers’ first home regular season game is Nov. 15 at Ohio. Their first home game is Nov. 24 against Hampton.

Men’s basketball season tickets are $75 for adults, $50 for youth ages 3 to 12.

Single game tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youth.

The women’s basketball team also has a new head coach in Angel Elderkin.

She replaces Darcie Vincent, who resigned after six years in charge of the program.

The women’s team starts the Elderkin era beginning with an exhibition game against Lees-McRae on Nov. 8 at the Holmes Center.

App State opens its regular season Nov. 14 at Kentucky, and plays

its first regular season at home game against UNC Wilmington on Nov. 22.

Single game tickets for women’s games that are not included in a doubleheader with the men’s team is $5 for adults, $3 for youth ages 3 to 12.

On days when the men’s and women’s teams play a doubleheader, the ticket price is $10 for adults, $5 for youth.

The other sport that Appalachian State charges admission for is baseball.

The baseball team plays in

Smith Stadium, which is located behind the Broyhill Inn. The Mountaineers open their season on Feb. 13 in the N.C. State tournament. Appalachian State hosts Canisius for a three game series from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22.

The Mountaineers also will host Wake Forest on March 24 and LouisianaLafayette on May 1-3. UL Lafayette was ranked No. 1 in the country for a time during the 2013 season, and was a game away from

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Ticket prices for the 2015 season have not been set. They were $10 for adults and $5 for youth during the 2014 season.

Tickets can be purchased by calling (828) 262-2079, or online at www.appstatesports.com.

They are also available at the Appalachian State ticket office located at the Holmes Center at the corner or Rivers Street and Blowing Rock Road.

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hosts 18 sports overall, nine men’s sports and nine women’s sports. The men’s sports include football, basketball, baseball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field and wrestling.

The Mountaineers also have an indoor track team.

The women’s sports include basketball, crosscountry, golf, field hockey, soccer, tennis, softball, volleyball and track and field. App State also has a women’s indoor track team.

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WHS supports 12 boys’ and 11 girls’ sports

BY STEVE BEHR steve.behr@wataugademocrat.com

Watauga High School has a solid athletics department that sponsors 12 boys’ sports and 11 girls’ sports, plus cheerleading.

The boys’ sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, lacrosse, golf, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, tennis, indoor track, outdoor track and wrestling.

The girls’ sports include basketball, crosscountry, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, indoor track, outdoor track and volleyball.

The athletic director is Tom Wright.

The principal is Marshall Gasperson. The phone number at the school is (828) 2642407.

Watauga plays in the Northwestern Conference, and is just one of two 4-A programs in the NWC. South Caldwell, located in Sawmills, is the other 4-A team.

The other programs are played in the 3-A classification.

They are Freedom and Patton high schools, both located in Morganton, Hickory High School, St. Stephens High in Hickory, Fred T. Foard High in Newton and Hibriten High, which is located in Lenoir.

Watauga’s football team, it’s boys’ and girls’ soccer teams and boys’ and girls’ track teams play in Jack Groce Stadium.

The stadium is named for former football

coach Jack Groce, who led Appalachian High School to state championships in football.

Groce was also the Watauga athletic director for 14 years until he retired from the position in 1988.

Ryan Habich is the head football coach at Watauga. He led the Pioneers to an 8-4 season in 2013, including a berth in the state 4-A playoffs.

Rob Sanders is the head coach of the boys’ basketball team. Klay Anderson is the head coach of the girls’ basketball team.

The basketball teams play at Lentz-Eggers Gym at Watauga High School.

The Watauga volleyball team, coached by Kris Hagaman, also plays at Lentz-Eggers Gym. Pete Hardee is the head coach of the baseball team, and Brad Isaacs is the new softball coach. Woody McKay is the head coach of the boys’ soccer team and Martha Trimble is the new head coach of the girls’ soccer team.

They also play at Jack Groce Stadium.

Randy McDonough is the head coach for the boys’ and girls’ track and field teams.

He is also the coach of the boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams.

Todd Allan is the wrestling coach. David Gragg is the boys’ and girls’ swimming coach.

The cost of admission for football and basketball is $6. Tickets are available at the door.

Recreational opportunities abound in Boone, county

BY STEVE BEHR steve.behr@wataugademocrat.com

It’s not uncommon for Watauga County businesses, which are seeking to hire workers who do not live in the High Country, to use the lure of outside recreation to find future employees.

It’s no wonder why. Watauga County offers a variety of recreational opportunities that few counties in North Carolina can.

Summer or winter, Watauga County is the place that many outdoor sports enthusiasts can come to enjoy the great outdoors.

The benefits Watauga County offers in

the wintertime starts with the ski resorts that are located within 30 minutes of the town of Boone.

Appalachian Ski Resort is located 15 minutes south of Boone off Highway 321.

Appalachian Ski Resort also offers rentals and lessons for beginners and advanced skiers.

Watauga County is also close to Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort, which are located about 30 minutes from downtown Boone.

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located just off N.C. 105 in Seven Devils, which is located west of Boone.

The summertime is also an excellent time for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the High Country.

The premier event that takes place during the summer is the Blood, Sweat and Gears bike ride, which is run every year.

The event, which covers a 100-mile course for 750 riders and a 50-mile course for another 500 riders, routinely sells out of rider slots. It attracts riders from throughout the Southeast, and from other parts of the country.

The cumulative climbing elevation for the 100-mile ride is 8,800 feet, according to the ride’s website www.bloodsweatandgears.com. The elevation climb for the 50-mile ride is about 4,200 feet.

It was started as a fundraiser for the Watauga Red Cross disaster fund, but has branched out into providing funding for other local charities.

The fee for the 100-mile ride is $85, and the fee for the 50-mile ride is $ 65. The next ride is scheduled for June 27, 2015.

Another bike event is the Beech Mountain Metric bike ride, which is May 16, 2015. The ride has 8,000 feet of climbing and is 100 miles long.

It is also a ride that donates proceeds to local charities and public safety agencies in the local area. The 2014 ride was held on May 17.

The Beech Mountain Metric fee is $60, and is limited to 750 riders. The website is www.beechmountainmetric. org.

Watauga Parks and Recreation The Watauga Parks and Recreation Department oversees numerous recreational activities for youth and adults in and around Boone.

The department sponsors youth football, soccer, basketball, volleyball and youth baseball and softball.

Watauga Parks and Rec recently made the switch to TarHeel Leagues for its youth baseball teams.

The recreation department also offers a swimming pool for youth and adults.

The director of Watauga Parks and Recreation is Steve Poulos. The phone number at the Parks and Recreation office is (828) 264-9511. The phone number for the swim complex is (828) 246-0270.

Sports, sports and more sports Boone is also home to the High Country Soccer Association, which sponsors teams that play throughout the western part of North Carolina, including teams from Hickory.

Tryouts for the 2015 teams will take place May 19-20 except for the under-17 and under-18 girls’ teams, which will try out on May 4 and May 11.

The HCSA has age groups from under-4 to under-18.

There is more information on the HCSA website www. hcsoccer.com.

Boone is also home to the Boone Roundball Classic, a youth basketball tournament open to players who are in the third-grade all the way up to high school.

Teams from North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia participate in the tournament.

The High Country is a big draw for cyclists and area riders, as many compete in rides throughout the spring, summer and fall.

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COMPILED BY FRANK RUGGIERO frank@mountaintimes.com For its small-town atmosphere, Boone is all about variety. This is made all the more evident with one simple question: “Where should we eat?” From down-home country cooking at the Dan’l Boone Inn to wellspiced curries at Cha Da Thai to criminally tasty pizza at Capone’s, Boone has your palette covered. Dan Meyer, president of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, puts it best. “Something for everyone,” he said, “and second to none. But, of course, like others who call the High Country home, we are a little prejudiced.”

Downtown Dining The downtown Boone experience isn’t complete without a stop at one of the district’s celebrated eateries, all within walking distance and all uniquely delectable.

Black Cat Burrito 127 South Depot St. (828) 263-9511 www.blackcatburrito.com In some circles, black cats mean bad luck. In Boone, Black Cat means good bur-

ritos. For more than a decade, this downtown Boone favorite has crafted flavorful homemade burritos for the masses. But the menu doesn’t stop there. Expect nachos, enchiladas, salads and a full bar to complement anyone’s craving.

Boone Bagelry 516 W. King St. (828) 262-5585 www.boonebagelry.com Established in 1988, Boone Bagelry gives new meaning to the term, “Wake and bake.” Although it specializes in bagels (including the legendary “Bagelicious” breakfast sandwich), the local and everpopular downtown diner serves a variety of breakfast items all day long, while also taking time to please the lunch crowd with fresh-made sandwiches.

Boone Drug at King Street 202 W. King St. (828) 264-9231 www.boonedrug.com Although the fountain at Boone Drug Downtown has faded into history, Boone Drug at King Street is keeping a piece of the legend alive. Boone Drug at King

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Boone Saloon 489 West King Street (828) 264-1811 www.boonesaloon.com Located in the heart of downtown Boone, the Boone Saloon is host to some of the area’s premier musical acts. It’s also host to a bountiful menu with plenty of fan favorites. Need more info? Just say “Taco Tuesday.”

Café Portofino 970 Rivers Street (828) 264-7772 www.cafeportofino.net Savory sandwiches, creatively crafted pasta, homemade pizza and bountiful appetizers served in flower pots can mean only one thing: Café Portofino. The restaurant, along with its ever-popular Tap Room bar, is situated in a century-old building that once served as a maintenance station for the historic Tweetsie Railroad.

Capone’s Pizza and Bar 454B West King St. (828) 265-1886 www.caponesboone.com Voted the High Country’s favorite pur-

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veyor of pizza, Capone’s offers prime pies at criminally affordable prices, along with a variety of draft and bottled beers to wash it down.

Cha Da Thai 161 Howard St. (828) 268-0434 www.chadathai-nc.com Those seeking an authentic taste of Thai needn’t look any further than Howard Street, where Cha Dha Thai offers a vast menu of Thai food favorites and daily specials.

Cilantro’s 783 W King St. Suite 1 (828) 386-4094 www.cilantrosboone.com From the makers of Los Arcoiris comes a new South-of-the-border dining experience in downtown Boone. Expect all the popular Mexican fare, along with a brand new cantina menu, brimming with the colorful, authentic tastes of Mexico.

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the newly minted F.A.R.M. Café in downtown Boone, located in the space that formerly housed the legendary downtown Boone Drug fountain. F.A.R.M. Café is a non-profit, pay-what-you-can community restaurant that offers fresh items daily, produced from local sources.

Galileo’s Bar and Café 1087 W. King St. (828) 865-9591 www.galileosboone.com Galileo was known for looking up, but his namesake restaurant in Boone is known for keeping prices down, offering a variety of sandwiches, affordable drinks and gourmet coffee and desserts. The café and bar aims for the stars with a variety of nightly goings-on, including trivia, karaoke and more.

Hob Nob Farm Café 506 W. King St. (828) 262-5000 www.hobnobfarmcafe.com Hob Nob Farm Café’s menu is a celebration of ethnic diversity, specializing in flavors that span the globe, but made with local ingredients. Hob Nob’s meals include seasonal produce from the restaurant owners’ organic farm, aptly called the Hob Nob Farm, as well as from other local organic

farmers. All meats, from beef to seafood, are 100-percent hormone- and antibioticfree, while its beans, rices, flours and juices are as organic as can be.

The Local 179 Howard Street (828) 266-2179 www.thelocalboone.com Aptly named, The Local specializes in all things local, from food to music to drinks to art. Formerly Char, downtown Boone’s newest eatery has foregone the posh dining and late-night club scene that made its predecessor so popular for the down-toearth trappings of a local pub and music hall. All meals are crafted in-house from fresh ingredients, billiards and lounge space abound, and flat-screen TVs offer plenty of games for sports enthusiasts. The venue also boasts live music Friday and Saturday nights.

Lost Province Brewing Co. 130 N. Depot St. (828) 265-3506 www.lostprovince.com As downtown Boone’s only craft brewery, Lost Province Brewing Co. has fun on tap for residents and visitors alike. With a rotating selection of beer made right in house, the brewpub also serves a full menu of locally sourced food, including a colorful assortment of Neapolitan-style pizza, cooked in a wood-fired oven. Lost Province also hosts special events, including live

B ean S talk Community Theatre

Growing Actors Since 2012 "Christmas in Oz, Y'all"

by Amy Beane

December 4 & 5 at 7:00pm and December 6 at 2:00pm

"Dearly Departed"

by David Bottrell & Jessie Jones

March 19 & 26 (Play Only) 7:00pm March 20, 21, 27, & 28 (BBQ Dinner Theatre Catered by Casa Rustica) 6:00pm

"Shrek the Musical" Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

August 6-7 at 7:00pm August 8 at 2:00pm Check out our website at www.beanstalkcommunitytheatre.com or call (828)312-0263 for additional show, venue, and ticket information.

music, film screenings and more.

Low

267 Howard St. (828) 264-8850 One of Boone’s newest, Low goes above and beyond when it comes to fresh desserts. Nestled above the ever-popular Espresso News, Low offers a laid-back, lounge atmosphere for those enjoying a piece of pie, a glass of wine or a combination of the two.

Macado’s 539 W. King St. (828) 264-1375 www.macados.net A King Street staple, Macado’s serves more sandwiches and drinks than can feasibly fit on a menu. Nonetheless, Macado’s offers this full menu till 2 a.m., and the tavern is a popular spot to quench those late night munchies and have a few while you’re at it.

Mellow Mushroom 805 W. King St. (828) 865-1515 www.mellowmushroom.com/boone Craving your out-of-the-ordinary pizza?

Mellow out at the Mellow Mushroom in downtown Boone. Having recently moved from Rivers Street to the corner of King and Water streets, the pizza-bakers specialize in variety, serving specialty pies galore, subs aplenty and savory salads. An

October 27, 2014 expansive, fully stocked bar with myriad brews on tap helps with the mellow-down process.

Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub 747 W. King St. (828) 264-5117 www.murphysboone.com Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub may be known for its bar, which features a wide assortment of drinks and live music, but its family friendly restaurant caters to everyone, offering a vast variety of American cuisine, including its legendary cheese fries, along with gourmet pizzas.

Our Daily Bread 627 W. King St. (828) 264-0173

www.ourdailybreadboone.com Give us this day Our Daily Bread, or as locals affectionately call it, “ODB.” This local favorite specializes in gourmet sandwiches, salads and some of the finest soups this side of the Blue Ridge. A recently added bar features plenty of brews to complement any course.

Proper 142 Water St. (828) 865-5000 www.propermeal.com It’s not just a clever name. Those looking for homemade Southern comfort food SEE BITE, PAGE 37

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Showcasing a menu that sports local ingredients, Proper specializes in homespun favorites, like shrimp and grits, catfish fillet, meatloaf, po’boy sandwiches, chicken and waffles, salads and soups aplenty – all with a modern Southern spin. Did we mention brunch?

Vidalia Restaurant & Wine Bar 831 W. King St. (828) 263-9176 www.vidaliaofboonenc.com The recipient of a Best Dish in N.C. award, Vidalia brings the fine dining experience to King Street, offering celebrated service in an intimate atmosphere. A more than extensive wine list complements every meal, from braised beef short ribs to sesame coriander tuna to Sunday brunch.

Wolfie’s Deli and Subs 593 W. King St. (828) 265-5600 www.wolfiessubs.com Wolfie’s may be a small, takeout-only sandwich shop, but customers have come to expect big flavor. Serving only Board’s Head deli meats, Wolfie’ offers some of the biggest sandwiches in town, alongside quarter-pound hot dogs and smoked sausages. Sandwiches come in 32 varieties, although customers are more than welcome to design their own.

And More Downtown dining is only the tip of the iceberg lettuce. Boone is teeming with eats, from local originals to popular franchises.

Applebee’s 2036 Blowing Rock Road (828) 262-1136 www.applebees.com

Coyote Kitchen 200 Southgate Drive (828) 265-4041 www.coyotekitchen.com Cracker Barrel 1601 Blowing Rock Road (828) 264-4425 www.crackerbarrel.com Dan’l Boone Inn 130 Hardin St. (828) 264-8657 www.danlbooneinn.com Dos Amigos Restaurante Mexicano 187 New Market Centre (828) 265-1674 www.dosamigosmexicanrestaurant.net The Gamekeeper 3005 Shulls Mill Road (828) 963-7400 www.gamekeeper-nc.com Hilltop Drive-In 2530 U.S. 421 (828) 297-2621 Hokkaido 276 Watauga Village Drive (828) 263-0350

Full Service Bernina Dealership & Quilt Shop Located in Boone and Winston Salem, NC We carry the best selection of Sewing Machines • Fabrics • Patterns • Books Notions • Accessories • and Much More!

In house certified Bernina technician to service and/or repair your machine.

Classes from beginner to advanced levels for ages 6+ m adee to create

1542-G HWY 421S, BOONE, NC • (828) 264-1049 • WWW.SEWORIGINAL.ORG Hunan Chinese Restaurant 214 Southgate Drive (828) 262-0555 Joy Bistro 115 New Market Centre (828) 265-0500 www.joybistroboone.com Makoto’s 2124 Blowing Rock Road (828) 264-7976 www.makotos-boone.com Klondike Café 441 Blowing Rock Road (828) 264-9988

Boone Bagelry 105 125 Graduate Lane (828) 262-1600 www.boonebagelry.com

Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant 168 Boone Heights Drive (828) 264-7770 www.losarcoiris.com

Bandana’s Bar-B-Que and Grill 1475 N.C. 105 South (828) 265-2828 www.bandanasbarbque.com

Mary’s Kitchen 486 George Wilson Road (828) 264-1920

Chili’s 1934 Blowing Rock Road (828) 266-9626 www.chilis.com

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China Wok 205 New Market Centre (828) 263-0588 www.chinawokboone.com

Boone Bagelry 516 W. King St. (828) 262-5585 www.boonebagelry.com

Casa Rustica 1348 N.C. 105 (828) 262-5128 www.casarustica1981.com

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Mike’s Inland Seafood 174 Jefferson Road (828) 262-5605 Mint Indian Cuisine 203 Boone Heights Drive (828) 386-1441 www.mintnc.com SEE BITE, PAGE 38

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New China Buffet 1200 Blowing Rock Road (828) 262-0088

Pizza Hut 1461 Blowing Rock Road (828) 264-2401 www.pizzahut.com

Parthenon Café 455 Blowing Rock Road (828) 263-0900

Primo’s 1180 Blowing Rock Road (Boone Mall) (828) 355-9800 www.boonepizzapasta.com

The Peddler Steak House 1972 Blowing Rock Road (828) 264-4433 www.peddlerofboone.com

The Red Onion 227 Hardin St. (828) 264-5470 www.theredonioncafe.com

Pepper’s Restaurant & Bar 240 Shadowline Drive (828) 262-1250 www.peppers-restaurant.com

Sunrise Grill 1675 N.C. 105 (828) 262-5400

www.facebook.com/sunrisegrill Sagebrush 1111 N.C. 105 (828) 265-4488 www.sagebrushsteakhouse.com Saks Grill/Pennywise 450 E. King St. (828) 264-3098 www.saksgrill.com Sakura 273 Boone Heights Drive (828) 265-2355 www.sakura-boone.com

October 27, 2014 Stick Boy Kitchen 211 Boone Heights Drive (828) 265-4141 www.stickboybread.com

Town Tavern 208-A Faculty St. (828) 264-2226 www.thetowntavern-boone.com

The Table at Crestwood 3236 Shulls Mill Road (877) 836-5046 www.crestwoodresortandspa.com

Taqueria El Paso 2693 N.C. 105 (828) 264-6754

TApp Room 421 Blowing Rock Road (828) 386-1216 www.tapproom.com Taste Grill 240 Shadowline Drive (828) 386-1170

Troy’s 105 Diner 1286 N.C. 105 (828) 265-1344 www.troys105diner.com Tucker’s Café 1180 Blowing Rock Road (Boone Mall) (828) 264-8510 www.booneshoppingmall.com

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING ACCOUNTANTS/CPA Bryce Holder, CPA., P.A. 820-F State Farm Rd. P.O. Box 1908 Boone, NC 28607-1908 (828) 264-3595 bryce@bryceholdercpa.com Combs, Tennant & Carpenter, P.C. 2348 Hwy 105, Ste 5 P.O. Box 1098 Boone, NC 28607-1098 (828) 264-6700 billy@ctccpa.com Gwyn R. Parsons, CPA, PLLC 112 Realty Row Boone, NC 28607-4588 (828) 264-0850 gparsonscpa@bellsouth.net James Donald Miller, CPA/PFS/CFP, P.A. 136 Furman Rd., Suite 9 Boone, NC 28607-1672 (828) 262-5714 millercpa@bellsouth.net Leonard, Kelly & Associates CPA, PA 516 New Market Blvd., Suite 1 Boone, NC 28607-4014 (828) 262-1020 jrlcpa@bellsouth.net Virginia Staton, CPA, PC 379 New Market Blvd Ste 2A Boone, NC 28607-2168 (828) 265-0661 vscpa@bellsouth.net

ADVERTISING & MEDIA Appalachian Sports Network / IMG College Athletics Center 425 Jack Branch Dr. Boone, NC 28608 (828) 263-0927 bob.campbell@img.com Arrive at 870 W King St. Suite A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 612-0350 william@easyfishmarketing.com

Blowing Rock News Blowing RockNC 28605 (828) 406-8832 terry.woolard@blowingrocknews.com

Blue Horse Promotions, Inc. 190 Hidden Shadows Dr. Boone, NC 28607-6217 (828) 265-4438 phil@bluehorsepromo.com BooneDeals.com 1544 Blowing Rock Rd. # 3053 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 367-3962 boonedeals@gmail.com Booneweather.com 1675 Blowing Rock Rd. Suite 402 Boone, NC 28607-1656 (828) 264-2030 info@raysweather.com Charter Media 719 G Greenway Rd Boone, NC 28607-4816 (828) 264-6939 bmatt.livotti@chartercom.com Coffee News 141 Crest Drive Boone, North Carolina 28607 828-773-7379 cnmedia421@gmail.com

Connective Insights, Inc. 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite 17 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 278-9029 rob@connectiveinsights.com

Creekside Electronics, Inc. 7881 NC Highway 105 South Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-3039 sales@creeksideelectronics.com

G&T Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 609 Boone, NC 28607-0609 (828) 268-0073 info@gtcom-pr.com

Mountain Heritage Systems 430 Pineola St. Newland, NC 28657-0658 (828) 733-0141 cdearmin@mhstechnologies.com

High Country Marketing Services 3385 Hwy 321 S Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 773-5125 highcountrymarketingservices@gmail.com High Country Radio 738 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4835 (828) 264-2411 robinwohlbruck@gmail.com Lanier Management Tools 384 Jimmy Billings Road Vilas, NC 28692 (828) 963-3798 ErikLanier@hotmail.com Main Street Marketing 215 Boone Heights Dr. Suite 202 Boone, NC 28607-8814 (828) 263-0095 mainstreetmktg@gmail.com Matt Powell Productions 117 Merrywether Ln. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 773-1311 matt@mattpowellproductions.com Mountain Times Publications 474 Industrial Park Dr. Boone, NC 28607-3937 (828) 264-3612 gene.fowler@mountaintimes.com MTN 18 643-F Greenway Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-0990 terry@mtn18.com Profile Media Group 4614 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Rd. Ste. B Charlotte, NC 28227-3547 (704) 545-7646 ext 101 ssouder@profilemediagroup.com ToddsCalendar.com 1990 Big Hill Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 964-5404 todd@toddscalendar.com WATA-AM 1450 738 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4835 (828) 264-2411 tom@wecr1023.com

AIRPORTS Tri-Cities Regional Airport, TN/VA 2525 Hwy 75 Blountville, TN 37617-1055 (423) 325-6000 comments@triflight.com

ALARM/SECURITY SYSTEMS Bureau of Security Specialist (BOSS) 29 Boone Trail North Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (336) 838-8211 bossinc@charter.net

Ambulance Services Watauga Medics Inc. 921 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-3468 (828) 264-9486 medics@boone.net

Apartment Complexes Brown Heights Apartments 285 Hwy. 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607-6254 (828) 264-1713 brownsoffice1@gmail.com High Country 4 Rent, LLC 1846 US Hwy. 421 S Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-9076 tommyh@highcountry4rent.com Mountaineer Village Apartments 517 Yosef Dr. Boone, NC 28607-3832 (828) 262-9962 New River Farms & Tristen Place Apts.

427 Winkler’s Creek Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4675 (828) 262-3524 georgewinkler@bellsouth.net S.C. & S. Future, Inc. 216 Howard St. Boone, NC 28607-4684 (828) 264-9919 info@scsfuture.com Studio West Apartments 125 Graduate Lane Boone, NC 28607 828-268-1515 manager@studiowestapts.com University Highlands Student Apartments 289 Ambling Way Boone, NC 28607-9267 (828) 263-0100 manager@universityhighlands.com

ARCHITECTS Appalachian Architecture, PA 703 West King St. P.O. Box 179 Boone, NC 28607-0179 (828) 265-2405 bill@appalarch.com Bradley G. Dowdy, AIA - Architect 498 Faculty St. Boone, NC 28607-5277 (828) 265-1777 bgd@bgdarch.com

ARTS & CULTURE Appalachian Theatre of High Country, Inc. BooneNC 28607 (828) 265-6511 info@savetheapptheatre.com ASU Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs ASU Office of Cultural Affairs ASU P.O. Box 32045 Boone, NC 28608

(828) 262-6084 stageme@appstate.edu Blowing Rock Frameworks and Gallery, Ltd. 7539 Valley Blvd.

Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-0041 brart@bellsouth.net Harvest House 247 Boone Heights Drive Boone, NC 28607 828-263-4171 info@harvesthouseboone.com Mountain Home Music 1340 Hattie Hill Rd. Vilas, NC 28607 (828) 964-3392 info@mountainhomemusic.com Rivercross Market 3595 Highway 194, South Sugar Grove, NC 28679 (828) 963-8623 Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 W. King Street Boone, NC 28608 (828) 262-3017 turchincenter@appstate.edu Watauga County Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive Boone, NC 28607-0366 (828) 264-1789 wcac@watauga-arts.org

ASSISTED LIVING Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living 287 Bamboo Rd. Boone, NC 28607-1160 (828) 264-0336 mdeskins@ridgecare.com Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation 211 Milton Brown Heirs Rd. P.O. Box 2150 Boone, NC 28607-2150 (828) 264-6720 juliegetty@glenbridge.org

ATTORNEYS Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz 100 Med Tech Parkway, Ste. 200 P.O. Box 3038 Johnson City, TN 37604-3038 (423) 928-0181 jkeller@bakerdonelson.com Capua Law Firm, PA 164 So. Depot St, The Greenhouse Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0260 info@capualawfirm.com Casey & Casey Law Firm 891 W King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-5075 casey_law@yahoo.com

Boone, NC 28607-0193 (828) 264-6126 dwatson@dwc-law.com Eggers, Eggers,Eggers & Eggers Attorneys 737 West King St. P.O. Box 248 Boone, NC 28607-0248 (828) 264-3601 Joshua J. Teague 827 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-9897 teague@boonelaw.net Reeves Law Firm, PLLC 202 E. Main St. W. Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 246-7172 jak@reeveslawfirm.net Robert B. Angle, Jr. Atty. PA 910 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607-3467 (828) 265-0016 rob@robanglelaw.com Robert T. Speed, Attorney 825 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-0432 (828) 264-1191 Stephen R. Berndt, P.A. 379 New Market Blvd. Ste. 3 Boone, NC 28607-3765 (828) 262-9770 stephenberndt@bellsouth.net The Vetro Law Firm, P.C. 589 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607-0071 (828) 265-3001 tara@vetrolaw.com Turner Law Office, PA 136 North Water St. Boone, NC 28607-3521 (828) 264-5900 info@booneattorneys.com Walker DiVenere Wright, Attorneys at Law 783 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607-3759 (828) 268-9640 info@jjwpa.com

ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT Apple Hill Farm 400 Apple Hill Rd. Banner Elk, NC 28692-7331 (828) 963-1662 applehillfarmnc@gmail.com Boone Tourism Development Authority 815 W King Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 266-1345 wtilley@exploreboonearea.com

Clement Law Office, Attys.

756 West King St., P.O. Box 32 Boone, NC 28607-0032 (828) 264-6411 attorneys@clementlawoffice.com

H.C. Outdoor Entertainment & Events, LLC 748 Roby Greene Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 733-8060 bigkenjohnson@hotmail.com

Deal, Moseley and Smith, LLP 870 W. King St. Ste. B, P.O. Box 311 Boone, NC 28607-0311 (828) 264-4734 jimdmlaw@bellsouth.net

The Blowing Rock 432 Rock Rd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0145 (828) 295-7111 brockattraction@bellsouth.net

di Santi Watson Capua & Wilson 642 West King St. P.O. Box 193

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING ATTRACTIONS/ AMUSEMENTS

Dutch Creek Trails 793 Rubin Walker Rd. Vilas, NC 28692 (828) 297-7117 info@dutchcreektrails.com

Friendship Honda of Boone 1440 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6141 (828) 264-6006 dhalsey@friendshipauto.com Modern Subaru of Boone 199 Hwy. 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607-4207 (828) 264-0675 tnelson@modernauto.com

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine 4416 Hwy. 105 S. Boone, NC 28607-7319 (828) 263-4367 luke@foggymountaingems.com

Modern Toyota of Boone 665 E. King St. Boone, NC 28607-4181 (828) 264-1491 wfk@modernautomotive.com

Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy. P.O. Box 129 Linville, NC 28646-0129 (828) 733-2013 nature@grandfather.com

Ross Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge 2282 Hwy. 105 So. Boone, NC 28607-7813 (828) 264-3626 rmiller@rossauto.com

Horn in the West/Hickory Ridge Homestead 591 Horn in the West Dr. Boone, NC 28607-0295 (828) 264-2120 info@horninthewest.com

Linville Caverns 19929 US Hwy. 221 No. Marion, NC 28752-0567 (800) 419-0540 info@linvillecaverns.com

Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Gem Mine 1655 Hwy.105 Boone, NC 28607-2745 (828) 265-4653

Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Ln. Blowing Rock, NC 28605-9549 (828) 264-2792 mysteryhillnc@gmail.com

The Children’s Playhouse 400 Tracy Circle Boone, NC 28607-3846 (828) 263-0011 kathy@goplayhouse.org

Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln. Blowing Rock, NC 28605-9787 (828) 264-9061 info@tweetsie.com

AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION

Almanid Video Productions, Inc. 115 North Pinnacle Ridge Road Unit #48 Beech Mountain, NC 28604 (828) 523-4677 jhinson@almanid.com

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS NEW/USED

Boone Ford Lincoln Mercury 300 New Market Blvd Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6111 alfredg70@yahoo.com

Everett Nissan 135 Innovation Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-7726 dave@boonenissan.com

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE/ PARTS AJ’s Tire & Auto LLC. 359 East King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-1150 ajeasyrider76@charter.net Alray Tire & Automotive 124 Realty Row Boone, NC 28607-4588 (828) 265-4742 juddhuffman@bellsouth.net Appalachian Auto Glass 174 Old East King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-3420 appautoglass@bellsouth.net Boone Tire Center, Inc. 1100 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6135 (828) 264-0005 Clark Tire - Hwy 321 1563 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-3555 sstilwell@clarktire.com Clark Tire- New Market Centre 167 Jefferson Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 278-3007 newmarketcentreboone@clarktire.com Hampton’s Body Shop Inc. 169 Boone Docks St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-3924 waynesha@bellsouth.net Idol’s Tire & Auto 1032 East King St. Boone, NC 28607-4324 (828) 264-5414 idoltire@hotmail.com

BAKERY Stick Boy Bread Company 345 Hardin St. Boone, NC 28607-4159 (828) 268-9900 info@stickboybread.com

BEAUTY SALONS/ HAIR STYLISTS Christy&Co Hair Design 2575 Hwy.105 Suite40

Boone, NC 28607 8282644244 dchristyco@gmail.com Hair Creations 643 K-2 Greenway Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-0402 jim@hiddenvalleymotel.com Haircut 101, Inc. 174 South Depot St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-3324 haircut101boone@gmail.com Sunsational Tanning Company 264 D Wilson Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4336 achriscornett@gmail.com

BED & BREAKFAST INNS Taylor House Inn 4584 Hwy. 194 So. Valle Crucis, NC 28691 (828) 963-5581 info@taylorhouseinn.com The Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort 125 North Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-5500 marcia@chetola.com The Mast Farm Inn 2543 Broadstone Rd. P.O. Box 704 Valle Crucis, NC 28691-0704 (828) 963-5857 stay@mastfarminn.com

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Better Business Bureau 119 Brookstown Avenue, Suite 304 Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2728 (800) 777-8348 info@nwncbbb.com

BOWLING Boone Bowling Center 261 Boone Heights Dr. Boone, NC 28607-4927 (828) 264-3166 boonebowl@msn.com

BREWERY Appalachian Mountain Brewery 163 Boone Creek Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-1111 Sean@appalachianmountainbrewery.com Blowing Rock Brewing Company 152 Sunset Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 414-9600 todd@blowingrockbrewing.com Lost Province Brewing Company 130 N. Depot Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-3506 lynne@lostprovince.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES Lowe’s Companies, Inc. 1855 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6149 (828) 262-0773

jeffrey.v.ellis@store.lowes.com Mountain Lumber Company 9877 NC Hwy. 105 So. Boone, NC 28607-1813 (828) 963-7524 mtnlumber@skybest.com New River Building Supply 3148 Hwy. 105 Boone, NC 28607-2960 (828) 264-5650 pyates@newriverbuilding.com Radford Quarries, Inc. 5605 Bamboo Road Boone, NC 28607-2071 (828) 264-9828 radfordquarries@gmail.com ReStore of Boone 1200 Archie Carroll Road Boone, NC 28607-8614 (828) 268-9696 director@wataugahabitat.com Watauga Building Supply, Inc. 587 Hwy. 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607-0740 (828) 264-2475 wataugabuildingsupply@gmail.com

BUSINESS COACHING/ CONSULTING David J. Adair - Business Coach P.O. Box 188 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 963-8526 djaoffice@gmail.com ModuLube 215 The High Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 773-0681 oliver.julien@modulube.com The Entrepreneur’s Source 136 Highland Ridge Rd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 406-9825 sgibson@esourcecoach.com

BUSINESS SERVICES ADP Small Business Services 3751 US HWY 421 N. Apt. A Vilas, NC 28692 1-803-556-2671 Allison.peck@adp.com Appalachian Enterprise Center 130 Poplar Grove Conn.

Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2732 don@aectr.com Blue Ridge Business Brokerage 184 Realty Row Suite 3 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-2199 blueridgebrokerage1@gmail.com CoCard LLC 740 Snaggy Mountain Blvd Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-6006 tomtempl@bellsouth.net Community Barter Exchange 140 Dugger Dr. Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 773-1906 holpalm@aol.com HandelBarr Consulting 383 Fairfield Lane Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 773-6213

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bbarr@handelbarr.net Luke Copeland CPA 895 State Farm Rd. Suite 201 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0883 luke.copeland@gmail.com MTMT, Inc. 209 Jacob - Sarah Dr. Vilas, NC 28692 (828) 963-1102 seggers@propanetank.com On the Clock Employment Services 897 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4865 (828) 265-1266 ontheclock@bellsouth.net Time & Pay 108 N. Boone St. Johnson City, TN 37604-6250 (423) 854-9042 rparris@timeandpay.com WCI, Inc. One Town Square Blvd. Suite 100 Asheville, NC 28803-5013 (828) 667-3311 tchilders@wciinc.org

CAMPGROUNDS Blue Bear Mountain Camp 196 Blue Bear Mountain Rd. Todd, NC 28684 (828) 406-4226 info@bluebearmountain.com Boone KOA Campground Inc. 123 Harmony Mtn. Ln. Boone, NC 28607-8101 (828) 264-7250 boonekoa@bellsouth.net Grandfather Campground & Cabins 125 Riverside Dr. (Banner Elk) P.O. Box 2060 Boone, NC 28607-2060 (828) 963-7275 grandfatherrv@charter.net Honey Bear Campground & Nature Center 229 Honey Bear Campground Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-4586 2misskim@gmail.com

CARPET CLEANING SERVICES Bush Carpet Cleaning P.O. Box 204 Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0204 (828) 295-3318 bushcarpet@bellsouth.net Dolbier Floor Care and Restoration 9218 Highway 105 S. Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-4748 cleaners@dolbier.com Elite Carpet Cleaning & Restoration 615 Hopewell Church Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6976 kimdavis1958@bellsouth.net

CARWASHES Autobell Car Wash of Boone 1141 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6134 (828) 264-1339

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CATERING Red Moon Hospitality 227 Hardin Street Boone, NC 28607 (336) 218-8588 mauney.danny@yahoo.com

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Allegheny County Chamber of Commerce 58 S. Main St. P.O. Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675 (336) 372-5473 info@sparta-nc.com Ashe County Chamber Of Commerce & Visitors Center 1 North Jefferson Ave P.O Box 31 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0031 (336) 846-9550 director@ashechamber.com Avery County Chamber of Commerce 4501 Tynecastle Hwy. #2 Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 898-5605 events@averycounty.com Beech Mountain Area Chamber of Commerce 403A Beech Mountain Pkwy.

Beech Mountain, NC 28604 (828) 387-9283 chamber@beechmtn.com Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce 132 Park Ave. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-7851 hardince@blowingrock.com Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 870 W. King Street, Suite A Boone, NC 28607-4032 (828) 264-2225 wysteria.white@boonechamber.com Catawba County Chamber of Commerce 1055 Southgate Corp. Pk. SW Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 328-6111 dhearn@catawbachamber.org Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce 500 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.

P.O. Box 190 Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423) 547-3850 director@elizabethtonchamber.com Johnson County Chamber of Commerce 716 S. Shady St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-1700 info@johnsoncountychamber.org Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce 79 Parkway Maintenance Rd. Spruce Pine, NC 28777 (828) 765-9483 getinfo@mitchell-county.com Wilkes Chamber of Commerce 717 Main St., P.O. Box 727

N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (336) 838-8662 lcchamber@wilkesnc.org Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 116 East Market St. P.O. Box 496 Elkin, NC 28621 (336) 526-1111

CHIROPRACTORS Appalachian Family Chiropractic, P.L.L.C. 643 Greenway Rd. Suite J3 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9052 appfamilychiro@gmail.com Batchelor Chiropractic Clinic, PA 483 Hwy. 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607-4708 (828) 264-0140 drbatch007@mac.com Calloway Chiropractic Clinic 240 Highway 105 Ext. Suite 201 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9858 callowayclinic@gmail.com Fidler Chiropractic Center 2301 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607-7814 (828) 264-1561 Drfidler1@gmail.com Wellspring Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center 2348 NC Hwy 105 Suite 9 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-0001 hantayo@charter.net

CHRISTMAS TREES Appalachian Evergreens 1371 NC Hwy. 194N Boone, NC 28607-2750 (828) 264-1609 nanr@bellsouth.net Bluestone Greenery 1230 Howard Edmisten Road Sugar Grove, NC 28679 (828) 297-5377 htj1977@skybest.com What Fir! Christmas Tree Farm 330 Wolf Ridge Tr. Boone, NC 28607-9430 (828) 297-4646 whatfirtreefarm@gmail.com

CIVIC CLUBS/ ORGANIZATIONS Boone Lions Club P.O. Box 561 Boone, NC 28607-0561 (828) 260-2019 bodoira@gmail.com Boone Sunrise Rotary Club P.O. Box 2084 Boone, NC 28607-2084 (828) 963-9400 lsmith903@juno.com Kiwanis Club Of Boone P.O. Box 87 Boone, NC 28607-0087 Rotary Club of Boone P.O. Box 3633 Boone, NC 28607-0933 (828) 264-8777

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CLEANING SUPPLIES Appalachian Innkeepers Supply 324-1 Hwy. 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607-6242 (828) 297-6404 frankjones48@hotmail.com

COMMUNITY, CIVIC & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS American Cancer Society 403 Buckshot Circle Mt. Airy, NC 27030 (336) 755-8566 carrie.phillips@cancer.org American Red Cross-Blue Ridge Chapter 331 Queen St. Ste. B Boone, NC 28607-3485 (828) 264-8226 cindy.jones4@redcross.org Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation BooneNC 28607 (828) 262-4391 rhudspeth@apprhs.org Art of Living Retreat Center 639 Whispering Hills Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-0180 venkat.srinivasan@artofliving.org ASU-Appalachian & the Community Together-ACT 231 Plemmons Student Union Dept. of Student Programs Boone, NC 28608-0001 (828) 262-3032 johnsonka1@appstate.edu Blue Ridge Conservancy 166 Furman Road Boone, NC 28607-8612 (828) 264-2511 info@blueridgeconservancy.org Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation 717 S Marshall St. Suite 105B Winston-Salem, NC 27101-5865 (866) 308-2773 wmays@brpfoundation.org Boone Area Cyclists BooneNC 28607 email only info@booneareacyclists.com Boone Independent Restaurants.org 240 Shadowline Dr. Unit 4 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 719-8693 john@booneindependentrestaurants.org Carolina Fly-Wheelers 177 Dividing Ridge Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2446 Children’s Council of Watauga County 225 Birch St., Ste 3 Boone, NC 28607-3528 (828) 262-5424 crystal@thechildrenscouncil.org Club 12, Inc. 141 Health Center Dr. Ste. A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1912 club12boonenorthcarolina@gmail.com Community Care Clinic 141 Health Center Dr. Suite B

Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-8591 executivedirector@ccclinic.org Cove Creek Preservation & Development, Inc. 207 Dale Adams Rd. Sugar Grove, NC 28679-0344 (828) 297-2200 covecreekccpd@gmail.com Crossnore Weavers & Gallery-A Working Museum 205 Johnson Ln. P.O. Box 249 Crossnore, NC 28616-0249 (828) 733-4660 weavingroom@crossnoreschool.org Daniel Boone Native Gardens 651 Horn in the West Dr. Boone, NC 28607-7947 (828) 264-1440 kaenzigr@appstate.edu Downtown Boone Development Association - The Jones House P.O. Box 362 Boone, NC 28607-0362 (828) 262-4532 Pilar.Fotta@townofboone.net Eagle Rock Ministries, Inc. 405 Willow Trail Boone, NC 28607 (828) 260-2981 beckyandkris@bellsouth.net High Country Home Builders Assoc.

P.O. Box 3135 Boone, NC 28607-3135 (828) 297-6566 hchba.office@gmail.com High Country Host 1700 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (800) 438-7500 info@highcountryhost.com High Country Mom 214 Rowe Keller Drive Boone, NC 28607 (804) 241-3639 melissa@breakthruconsulting.net High Country Pathways, Inc. 166 Furman Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (704) 907-4394 annhbrowning@aol.com High Country Soccer Association P.O. Box 3367 Boone, NC 28607-3367 (828) 265-3322 doc@hcsoccer.com High Country United Way 1675 Blowing Rock Rd. P.O. Box 247 Boone, NC 28607-0247 (828) 265-2111 info@highcountryunitedway.org High Country Workforce Development Board 468 New Market Blvd.

Boone, NC 28607-1820 (828) 265-5434 rebecca.bloomquist@highcountrywdb.com High Country Young Professionals 870 W. King Street, Suite A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-7353 info@youngprofessionalsofboone.com Hope Pregnancy Resource Center 208 Howard Street Boone, NC 28607-3316

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(828) 262-3951 blowe@choosehope.org Hospitality House of Boone Area, Inc. 338 Brook Hollow Rd. Boone, NC 28607-0309 (828) 264-1237 director@hospitalityhouseofboone.org KAMPN 1255 Wildcat Ridge Deep Gap, NC 28618 (828) 264-0054 KAMPN4autism@gmail.com Military Officers’ Association P.O Box 3312 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-4438 17george@charter.net MountainKeepers 375 Troy Norris Rd. Boone, NC 28607-0021 (828) 268-0637 keepers@mountainkeepers.org Oasis, Inc. 225 Birch St. #4 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-1532 outreach@oasisinc.org Open Door- Appalachian State University 123 I.G. Greer Hall, ASU Boone, NC 28608 (828) 262-2144 opendoor@appstate.edu Ram’s Rack Thrift Shop P.O. Box 24 Boone, NC 28607-0024 (828) 264-6605 ramministries@skybest.com SCORE in Boone 130 Poplar Grove Connector Boone, NC 28607-5915 (828) 264-2732 hgpmetzler@frontier.com The Hunger & Health Coalition 141 Health Center Drive Suite C Boone, North Carolina 28607 (828) 262-1628 info@hungerandhealthcoalition.com Todd Community Preservation Organization PO Box 15 Todd, NC 28684-0015 336-877-5401 info@toddnc.org W.A.M.Y. Community Action Inc. 225 Birch St., Ste 2 Boone, NC 28607-2688 (828) 264-2421 melissa@wamycommunityaction.org Watauga Community Foundation 74 14th Avenue N Hickory, NC 28601 (336) 745-1739 jfrancis@nccommunityfoundation.org Watauga County Christmas Tree Association 971 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-3468 (828) 264-3061 info@wataugachristmastrees.org Watauga County Habitat for Humanity 2447 Old Hwy 421 S. Boone, NC 28607-8614 (828) 268-9696 director@wataugahabitat.org

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING Watauga County Tourism Development Authority 815 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 266-1345 wataugatda@gmail.com

Watauga Education Foundation P.O. Box 2658 Boone, NC 28607-2658 (828) 268-1273 idolalison@gmail.com

Watauga Humane Society 312 Paws Way Boone, NC 28604 (828) 264-7865 adopt@wataugahumanesociety.org

Western Youth Network 155 Wyn Way Boone, NC 28607-8553 (828) 264-5174 info@westernyouthnetwork.org

Wine to Water 783 West King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9655 whitney@winetowater.org

Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge, Inc. 895 State Farm Rd, #504 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4002 info@womensfundoftheblueridge.org

COMPUTER SERVICE/ REPAIR/SALES Armstrong Computer Zone 1391 Highland Hall Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-3516 reidarmstrong@charter.net Dougnet Computer Consulting 375 Hwy 105 Extension, Suite 4 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0959 dfranklin@dougnetconsulting.com Nordic PC 7881 NC Hwy 105 So Suite B Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-8359 nate@nordic-pc.com

COMPUTERS & COMMUNICATIONS Charter Business 755 George Wilson Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 505-4125 Jesse.Sloane@charter.com

CS Tech Solutions BooneNC 28607 (828) 263-4212 charles@cstechsolutions.biz

ECR Software Corp.

277 Howard St. Boone, NC 28607-4011 (828) 265-2907 aolson@ecrsoft.com

Overmountain Studios, Inc. DBA: KS Professional Compute 159 Winklers Creek Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-5526 kpope@booneportraits.com

SkyLine/SkyBest 157 Seven Devils Rd.

Banner Elk, NC 28604-9457 (828) 963-1350 brent.keith@skyline.org

CONFERENCE CENTERS/ LODGING FACILITY Blowing Rock Conference Center 1818 Goforth Rd. P.O. Box 2350 Blowing Rock, NC 28605-2350 (828) 295-7813 info@brccenter.org Cherokee Cove Conference Center and Guest Cabins 2418 Locust Gap Road Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-8560 info@cherokeecove.org Valle Crucis Conference Center 146 Skiles Way-Banner Elk Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-4453 vccc@highsouth.com

CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & CONTRACTORS Barnette Builders 539 Banner Elk Hwy Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 898-2378 kim@barnettebuilders.com Boone Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. 4457 Hwy 105 So. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-1125 booneheating@bellsouth.net Chandler Concrete/High Country, LLC 3292 NC Highway 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607-8612 (828) 264-8694 becky.trivette@chandlerconcrete.com Chandler Concrete/High Country, LLC 3292 NC Highway 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607-8612 (828) 264-8694 becky.trivette@chandlerconcrete.com David Scott Construction P O Box 1682 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-6348 dscottnc@charter.net Douglas L. McGuire Construction Co., Inc. 4041 Highway 105 South Boone, NC 28607-1579 (828) 963-6680 sales@mcguireconstruction.com Factory Housing of Boone, Inc. 870 NC Hwy 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607-7606 (828) 297-1130 josh@cashcustomhomes.com Freedom ElecTech 521 Highway 105 Ext. Suite 3 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 260-3282 info@freedomelectech.com Greene Construction, Inc. 525 George Wilson Rd. Boone, NC 28607-8612 (828) 264-2611 gpgjr@charter.net

James R. Vannoy & Sons 1608 US Hwy. 221 Jefferson, NC 28640-9808 (336) 846-7191 jennifer.campbell@jrvannoy.com Jeff Smith Construction Company, LLC P. O. Box 58 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 719-5724 js67100@gmail.com Jeff’s Plumbing & Repair Inc. 2181 US Hwy 421 N. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-5406 info@jeffsplumbingandrepair.com Jerry Storie Electric Company, Inc. 2419 Friendship Church Rd. Boone, NC 28607-8482 (828) 264-1960 Jo-Lynn Enterprises, Inc. 2322 Bairds Creek Rd. Vilas, NC 28692-9244 (828) 297-2109 joey@joclean.com Kidder Construction 10615 Hwy 105 South Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-7292 info@kidderconstructiononline.com Miller Industries 1134 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-3471 (828) 264-8824 Mountain Construction Enterprises 1345 Poplar Grove Rd. So. Boone, NC 28607-1177 (828) 963-8090 mark@mountainconstruction.com Mountain Kubota of Boone 418 Deep Gap Rd. Deep Gap, NC 28618-8936 (828) 264-2711 mountainkubota@gmail.com Pete and Will’s Tar Heel Basement Systems 2181 Hwy 421N Boone, NC 28607 (828) 266-9002 jackie.tarheelbasementsystems@gmail.com Precision Cabinets, Inc. 1324 Old 421 So. Boone, NC 28607-6288 (828) 262-5080 kenmurray@precisioncabinetinc.com RWM Construction & Restoration, Inc. 123-A Tarheel Lane Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1112 info@rwmcr.com S.E. Weaver Construction Co., Inc 225 Elzie Lane Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-3199 sales@seweaverconstruction.com Shatley Construction & Paving 515 Clarence Lyall Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 877-8824 shatleypave@skybest.com Sunny Day Homes, Inc. 747 Rocky Creek Rd. Boone, NC 28607-8905 (828) 964-3419 info@boonegreenbuilders.com Tom Eggers Construction LLC 9872 Hwy 105 South, Suite 1 Banner Elk, NC 28604

(828) 963-7000 tomeggersconstruction@gmail.com VPC Builders, LLC P.O. Box 446 989 Main Street Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-0707 mvincent.vpc@gmail.com Wellborn Insulation Co. P.O. Box 90 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6545 judyandbuck@bellsouth.net Window World Northwestern NC 1802 River Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (336) 838-9393 rspriggs@windowworld.com

DANCE STUDIO High Country Dance Studio, LLC 188 Boone Docks St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 773-1335 highcountrydancestudio@gmail.com

DENTISTS Dr. R. R. ‘’Kim’’ Reed 870 State Farm Rd, Suite 103B Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-9797 rrrortho@gmail.com Drs. Mayhew, Scheffler, Conn & Hardaway 373 Boone Heights Dr. Boone, NC 28607-4934 (828) 264-0110 mmayhew@charter.net High Country Dentistry 895 State Farm Rd. Ste #302 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1033 highcountrydentistry@gmail.com Julia Tyson, D.D.S., P.A. 450 New Market Blvd. Ste 2 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-1112 mindycda@gmail.com R. Lee Warren, DDS, PA 142 Doctors Dr. Boone, NC 28607-5000 (828) 264-2762 Robert H. Bridgeman, DDS, PA 2348 Hwy 105 Suite 1 Boone, NC 28607-7802 (828) 264-7272 info@bridgemandental.org

DRAPERIES/WINDOW FASHIONS Betty’s Drapery & Design 3207 NC Hwy. 105 So. Boone, NC 28607-7310 (828) 264-2392 bettysdrapery@bellsouth.net

EDUCATION Appalachian State University P.O. Box 32002 Boone, NC 28608-2002 (828) 262-2040 baumhoverla@appstate.edu

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ASU Master of Business Administration Program ASU Box 32037 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-2092 martinns@appstate.edu Blue Ridge Learning Centers 162 Timberlakes Dr. Todd, NC 28684 (828) 265-0602 carson@brlc.org Caldwell Comm. College & TI Watauga Campus 372 Community College Dr. P.O. Box 3318 Boone, NC 28607-3318 (828) 297-3811 smelton@cccti.edu Grace Academy 471 New Market Blvd.

Boone, NC 28607 (828) 773-7830 graceacademyboone@gmail.com Mountain Pathways School 453 Howard’s Creek Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-5787 mpathways@gmail.com Two Rivers Community School 1018 Archie Carroll Rd. Boone, NC 28607-0141 (828) 262-5411 bethv@trcsboone.org Walker College of Business - ASU 4124 Peacock Hall Boone, NC 28608-0001 (828) 262-6231 fitchleejm@appstate.edu Watauga County Schools 175 Pioneer Trail P.O. Box 1790 Boone, NC 28607-1790 (828) 264-7190 elliotts@watauga.k12.nc.us

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Appalachian Regional Employee Assistance Programs 950 State Farm Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-0121 lisashelton@apprhs.org Division of Workforce Solutions 130 Poplar Grove Connector Boone, NC 28607-7838 (828) 265-5385 anita.lowe@nccommerce.com

ENGINEERING Ioncon, PLLC 184 Realty Row, Suite 1 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-8500 patrick@goioncon.com Municipal Engineering Services Co., PA 671 West King St. Ste. A P.O. Box 349 Boone, NC 28607-0349 (828) 262-1767 mesco@boone.net Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers & Surveyors 324 Hwy. 105 Ext. Suite 5 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9933 fjgioscio@vaughnmelton.com

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING EVENTS/WEDDINGS/ PARTIES/RENTALS ACES - Assn. of Consultants & Event Services P.O. Box 2744 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 919-6750 president.aces@gmail.com Crystal Wedding Chapel 5058 US Hwy 321 S. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 414-9222 thecrystalweddingchapel@yahoo.com The Wedding Resource Center 703 West King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1444 elizabethsevents@gmail.com

FESTIVAL/ANNUAL EVENTS Blowing Rock Winterfest/Blowing Rock TDA P.O. Box 2445 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-4636 tbrown@visitblowingrock.com Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival/ TDA P.O. Box 2445 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-4636 director@blueridgewinefestival.com HighCountry365 215 Boone Heights Dr., Suite 202 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-3778 info@highcountry365.com

FINANCE & INSURANCE Allen Wealth Management, LLC 980 Hwy. 105 Boone, NC 28607-1508 (828) 268-9693 jonathan.allen@allenwealthmanagement. com Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 4469 Bamboo Rd. Ste. 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-8990 gary.t.moss@ampf.com Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) 971 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-2928 (828) 264-0821 JLubkemann@bbandt.com Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) 2458 Hwy. 105 So. Boone, NC 28607-7815 (828) 265-3940 lwinebarger@bbandt.com Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) 4501 Tynecastle Hwy. Ste. 15 Banner Elk, NC 28604-9754 (828) 898-9219 Hallie.Landrum@bbandt.com Carolina Farm Credit 181 Meadowview Dr. P.O. Box 1814 Boone, NC 28607-1814 (828) 264-5272 vyoung@carolinafarmcredit.com Carolina First Associates, LLC 406 3rd Ave NW Hickory, NC 28601

(828) 324-2000 sam@cfagroup.com Community One Bank, N.A. 325 Leola St. Boone, NC 28607-5390 (828) 263-8600 amanda.white@community1.com Edward Jones Inc. 148 Hwy 105 Ext. Suite 201 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-2354 jason.sirmon@edwardjones.com First Citizens Bank 540 Hwy. 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607-1730 (828) 264-7353 tom.battle@firstcitizens.com First Pioneer Insurance Agency, Inc. 4417 NC Highway 105 S. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-7700 seand@pioneerinsurance.com Great State Bank 189 Boone Heights Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4260 banderson@greatstatebank.com

Boone, NC 28607-3943 (828) 264-4881 boone-newmarketblvd@ncsecu.org United Community Bank 8036 Valley Blvd.

Blowing Rock, NC 28605-2405 (828) 295-8072 jb_lawrence@ucbi.com Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 958 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4887 (828) 262-4681 jason.triplett@wellsfargo.com Workmanship Financial Group 971 Riverwind Rd., #5 Lansing, NC 28643 (336) 384-8840 workmanship@skybest.com Yadkin Bank 2111 Blowing Rock Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-8900 marylouise.roberts@yadkinbank.com

FIRE & WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION

High Country Insurance Services, Inc. 324-10 Hwy 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607-1489 (828) 264-3991 idminton@hotmail.com

Mr. Restoration Service, Inc. 5001 Highway 421 North Vilas, NC 28692 (828) 297-3000 mr.restoration@hotmail.com

Highlands Union Bank 1013 Hwy. 105 Boone, NC 28607-4604 (828) 264-7040 ladams@hubank.com

ServiceMaster Emergency Restoration Services 2006 Northwest Blvd Newton , NC 28658 (828)464-0909 smrhickory@gmail.com

LifeStore Bank 1675 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-2580 dcottrell@golifestore.com LifeStore Insurance 1675 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-8804 swilliams@golifestore.com LifeStore Investments 1675 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6711

FISHING Riverstone Fly Fishing 432 Little Laurel Ext. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 719-1543 Pat@RiverstoneFlyFishing.com

FLOOR COVERINGS & RUGS

Payne Financial Services, Inc. P.O. Box 313 Boone, NC 28607-0313 (828) 264-5156

Abbey Carpet & Floor 221 Boone Heights Dr. Boone, NC 28607-4927 (828) 265-3622 hhouser.abbeycarpet@yahoo.com

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank 1399 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-1124 (828) 264-5244 snorris@piedmontfederal.com

Blowing Rock Floors & Interiors 1516 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605--0948 (828) 295-7637 art.carpetone@gmail.com

PNC Bank 1168 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-2360 (828) 262-4800 timothy.james@pnc.com

Carpet One Floor and Home 2862 Tynecastle Hwy 184 Banner Elk, NC 28604-1025 (828) 898-8586 artcarpetone@gmail.com

PNC Bank 671 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-2360 (828) 262-4801 evalyn.sudderth@pnc.com State Employees’ Credit Union 1470 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-1037 (828) 264-0206 boone-blowingrockrd@ncsecu.org State Employees’ Credit Union 410 New Market Blvd.

FLORIST

FROZEN YOGURT Menchies Frozen Yogurt 1760 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (440) 343-3209 lovemenchies@gmail.com Sweet Frog 276 Watauga Village Drive Unit C-2 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 266-1558 j_davis1978@yahoo.com

FUEL DISTRIBUTORS Appalachian Energy 2228 Old Hwy. 421 So. P.O. Box 312 Boone, NC 28607-0312 (828) 262-3637 crogers@gbenergy.com Blue Ridge Energies, LLC 2491 US Hwy. 421 So. Boone, NC 28607-6907 (828) 264-3521 kward@blueridgeenergies.com Freeman Gas Company 10595 Hwy 105 S. Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-7046 boone@freemangas.com Thompson Gas / Mountain Oil, Inc. 585 East King St. Boone, NC 28607-0428 (828) 264-8516 bbenninger@thompsongas.com

FUNERAL DIRECTORS/ CEMETERIES Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory 194 Queen St. Boone, NC 28607-3584 (828) 264-8888 mjaustin@bellsouth.net Barney Hampton Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. 683 Blowing Rock Rd. P.O. Box 1792 Boone, NC 28607-1792 (828) 264-7100 b.hampton@charter.net

FURNITURE/HOME FURNISHINGS Aarons Sales and Lease 368 Hwy 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-7575 c1684@aarons.com Appalachian Furniture Store 2550 U.S. Hwy 421 North Boone, NC 28607 (828) 297-5055 appalachianfurn@gmail.com

Bouquet Florist 240 Shadowline Dr., Ste AA13 Boone, NC 28607-5088 (828) 264-3313 bouquetflorist2011@hotmail.com

Badcock Home Furniture and More 2815 Highway 105 South Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2608 bmiller4286@gmail.com

Log House Florist 249 Wilson Dr. Unit 4 Boone, NC 28607-4840 (828) 264-3896 loghouseflorist@bellsouth.net

Blackberry Creek Mattress Outlet 8859 NC Hwy 105 So. Boone, NC 28607-7345 (828) 963-5503 dick.james@earthlink.net

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DeWoolfson Stores 9452 Hwy. 105 Banner Elk, NC 28604-8646 (828) 963-4144 info.linens@dewoolfsonlinens.com Pencare Specialty Interiors 1609 W. Mill Creek Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 489-3262 pencare@pencarellc.com

GARBAGE DISPOSAL/ RECYCLING Republic Services 300 Brook Hollow Rd. Boone, NC 28607-8528 (828) 264-3689 mcreej@repsrv.com

GOLF Boone Golf Club 433 Fairway Dr. P.O. Box 1833 Boone, NC 28607-1833 (828) 264-8760 info@boonegolfclub.com Club Shop, Peanuts and Golf, Inc. 8931 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-5268 clubshop1@yahoo.com Mountain Aire Golf Club 1396 Fairway Ridge Drive West Jefferson, NC 28694-8110 (336) 877-4716 mountainaire@skybest.com Mountaintop Golf Cars, Inc. 9647 Hwy. 105 So. (Foscoe) Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-6775 findit@golfcarcatalog.com

GOVERNMENT Congresswoman Virginia Foxx 240 Hwy 105 Ext., Ste 200 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-0240 virginiafoxx@skybext.com High Country Council of Governments 468 New Market Boulevard Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-5434 mduvall@regiond.org NC Cooperative Extension 971 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-3468 (828) 264-3061 jim_hamilton@ncsu.edu Northwestern Regional Housing Authority 869 Hwy. 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607-2510 (828) 264-6683 efowler@nwrha.com Town of Boone 567 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-4530 andy.ball@townofboone.net Town of Seven Devils 1356 Seven Devils Rd. Seven Devils, NC 28604-9154 (828) 963-5343 townmanager@sevendevils.net

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING Town of Boone 567 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-4530 andy.ball@townofboone.net Town of Seven Devils 1356 Seven Devils Rd. Seven Devils, NC 28604-9154 (828) 963-5343 townmanager@sevendevils.net Watauga County Planning & Inspections and Economic Deve 331 Queen Street, Suite A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-8043 joe.furman@watgov.org Watauga County Sheriff’s Office 184 Hodges Gap Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-3761 Len.Hagaman@watgov.org

GRAPHIC DESIGN Design and Media Group 870 West King Street Suite A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 295-2406 sallie@designandmediagroup.com

HEALTH/FITNESS/ WELLNESS Anytime Fitness 148 Hwy. 105 Ext. Ste. 101 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1100 brewaz@aol.com CrossFit Postal 220 Postal St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 773-9855 damhorace@gmail.com Deer Valley Racquet Club 507 Bamboo Rd. Boone, NC 28607-1188 (828) 262-3337 tennis@deervalleyracquetclub.com FIT Health Clubs, LLC 1434 Hwy 105 S Suite 1 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 266-1110 fit.health247@gmail.com Revolution Oils 1-828-964-3496 4teamboyce@gmail.com Wellness Center of ARHS 262 Boone Heights Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 266-1060 gbaker@apprhs.org

HEALTH CARE AIM : Advanced Illness Management 902 Kirkwood Street, N.W. Lenoir, NC 28645 1-844-MYJOURNEY celler@caldwellhospice.org Appalachian Home Care, LLC 7929 NC Hwy. 105 S. Suite B Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-8233 ellen@apphomecare.com Appalachian Regional Adult & Family Medicine 400 Shadowline Dr. Ste. 104

Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-1187 gbaker@apprhs.org Appalachian Regional Healthcare System 336 Deerfield Rd. Boone, NC 28607-2600 (828) 262-4100 gbaker@apprhs.org Appalachian Regional Medical Associates BooneNC 28607 (828) 262-4131 gbaker@apprhs.org Appalachian Regional Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine 870 State Farm Road, Suite 100 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-2663 gbaker@apprhs.org Appalachian Regional Pulmonology 136 Furman Road, Suite 6 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-1185 gbaker@apprhs.org Appalachian Regional Rheumatology 166 Doctors Drive, Suite B Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-5506 gbaker@apprhs.org Blue Ridge Acupuncture & Integrative Health 610 State Farm Road, Suite B Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-8668 lisa@blueridgeintergrativehealthcare.com Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care 902 Kirkwood Street, NW Lenoir, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 celler@caldwellhospice.org Dr. Francis X. Amato III, DMD, MICOI 200 Hospital Ave. Ste. 1 Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-7473 drfxamatoiii@hotmail.com Dr. Jerry Butler, DDS, MAGD 851 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4865 (828) 264-5858 drbutler@boone.net FastMed Urgent Care 178 Hwy. 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-7146 a.hemp@fastmed.com Fowler Cooper,LMFT, PA, Marriage & Family 895 State Farm Rd, Ste 210 Boone, NC 28607-4917 (828) 264-9222 info@fowlercooperlmft.net Harmony Center for Women’s Health & Vitality 381 Deerfield Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-8970 gbaker@apprhs.org Life Care Center of Banner Elk 185 Norwood Hollow Rd. Banner Elk, NC 28604-2199 (828) 898-5136 kim_cuthbertson@lcca.com Pathology Associates of Boone P.O. Box 1818 Boone, NC 28607-1818 (828) 262-5569 pwatson@paboone.com

Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center 336 Deerfield Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-4332 gbaker@apprhs.org

Best Western 840 East King Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 266-1100 ntaylor@hotelequities.com

Stepping Stone of Boone 643 - L Greenway Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-7078 info@steppingstoneofboone.com

Boone Trail Motel 275 East King St. Boone, NC 28607-4043 (828) 264-8839

Watauga Internal Medicine 136 Furman Rd, Birchtree Square #7 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-0060 gbaker@apprhs.org Watauga Radiological Services 155 Furman Rd. Suite 101 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6850

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING Avery Heating & Air 1301 Millers Gap Hwy Newland, NC 28657 (828) 737-1000 asouthern@averyheating.com Edmisten Heating & Cooling 492 Corbett Mc Neil Rd Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0130 edmis10heating@aol.com Mountaineer Heating & Cooling 220 Postal St. Boone, NC 28607-1905 (828) 264-6625 winston@mountaineerheatcool.com

HOME & GARDEN High Country Stone 6489 Old 421 South Deep Gap, NC 28618 (828) 355-9320 krista@highcountrystone.com Hunter’s Tree Service, Inc. 1731 Beech Mountain Rd. Elk Park, NC 28622 (828) 733-3320 trees@htsinc.biz

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Cliff Dwellers Inn 116 Lakeview Terrace Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 414-9596 frontdesk@cliffdwellers.com Comfort Suites 1184 NC Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607-7608 (828) 268-0099 csboone@hgmhotels.com Country Inn and Suites 818 East King Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4234 sobrien@hotelequities.com Courtyard by Marriott 1050 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-7676 cy.hkybn.gm@marriott.com Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 2060 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6152 (828) 268-0677 fisboone@hgmhotels.com Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 414-9230 info@greenparkinn.com Greene’s Motel, Inc. 1377 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6138 (828) 264-8845 Hemlock Inn & Suites 134 Morris St. P.O. Box 422 Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0422 (828) 295-7987 information@hemlockinn.net Hillwinds Inn 315 Sunset Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605-1809 (800) 821-4908 n.bostok@gmail.com

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(828) 264-4133 super8ofboone@yahoo.com The Village Inns 7876 Valley Blvd.

Blowing Rock, NC 28605-1809 (800) 821-4908 n.bostok@gmail.com

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER Anna Boyce Phillips P.O. Box 3528 Boone, NC 28607-0828 (828) 264-2343 raphillips3@gmail.com Dan Meyer 124 Sorrento Forest Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 266-2029 dan.meyer@boonechamber.com David L. Robertson 273 Mid Valley Road Blowing Rock, NC 28605-9594 (828) 262-3032 robe4366@bellsouth.net Frederick J. Schmitt 158 Bear Cub Lane Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 268-0008 fredschmitt5@gmail.com George Brudzinski P.O. Box 3753 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-3475 17george@charter.net Ginny and Billy Campbell P.O. Box 1603 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 773-0347 ggnboom@gmail.com Jerry C. Moretz P.O. Box 1363 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4612 nancynjerry@charter.net Jim Jones 170 Collins Lane Boone, NC 28607-4544 (828) 264-8542 jfjcollins@yahoo.com Ken & Jessica Powell 254 Holiday Hills Dr. Boone, NC 28607-9414 (828) 263-0977 kepowell@bellsouth.net

Classic Stone Works 1710 Linville Falls Hwy. Linville, NC 28646-0028 (828) 737-0040 dorcas@classicstoneworksinc.com

Holiday Inn Express of Boone 1943 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6151 (828) 264-2451 olga@expressboone.com

Fred Pell Painting W King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-0111 pellero2@mac.com

La Quinta Inn and Suites 165 Hwy 105 Extension Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-1234 rcoldiron@hotelequities.com

Lorin Baumhover 1200 Pinnacle Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2843 baumhoverla@appstate.edu

Ridgeway Inn 131 Yonahlossee Rd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605-1809 (828) 295-7321 mermelspiel@gmail.com

Neil Newberry SunTrust Bank 820 Executive Park Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 225-7912 neil.newberry@suntrust.com

HOTELS, INNS & MOTELS Alpen Acres Motel 318 Old US Hwy 321 Blowing Rock, NC 28605-9129 (828) 295-7981 info@alpenacres.com Baymont Inn & Suites 1075 Highway 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0077 jennifer.white@prismhotels.com

Sleep Inn 163 Hwy 105 Extension Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-0020 rcoldiron@hotelequities.com Super 8 2419 Highway 105 South Boone, NC 28607

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Kenneth Wilcox P.O. Box 1758 Boone, NC 28607-1758 (828) 264-3558

Sue Counts P.O. Box 2642 Boone, NC 28607-2642 (828) 964-3441 suecounts@hotmail.com

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING Terry & Nancy Reigel BooneNC (828) 268-0637 nancy@reigelridge.com Virginia Foxx 240 Highway 105 Ext. Suite 200 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-0240

Wade Wilmoth 247 Crest Dr. Boone, NC 28607-3814 (828) 264-8131

INSURANCE AFLAC - Lowell K. Younce P. O. Box 130 Zionville, NC 28698-0130 (828) 297-3634 lowell_younce@us.aflac.com Allstate Insurance - Wendy Green 1586 US Hwy 421 South, Suite C Boone, NC 28607-4958 (828) 264-6828 wendygreen1@allstate.com Blue Ridge Insurance Service, Inc. 2208-2 Hwy. 421 N P.O. Box 1836 Boone, NC 28607-1836 (828) 264-2393 charlie@brinsser.com Boone Insurance Agency 2348 Hwy. 105 Suite 7 P.O. Box 2017 Boone, NC 28607-2017 (828) 264-8732 booneinsuranceagency@yahoo.com Chuck Eyler Agency Nationwide Insurance & Financial 379 New Market Blvd. Ste. 1 Boone, NC 28607-3765 (828) 264-8777 chuckeyleriv@gmail.com Eben Concepts 205 Cranberry St. Newland, NC 28657 (828) 733-4533 alellis@ebenconcepts.com First Benefits Insurance Mutual Inc. 209 Fayetteville Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (888) 393-2667, ext 4003 ppirrotta@firstbenefits.org

Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc. 156 Main Street E. Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 898-6366 tganley@fortnerinsurance.com

Greystone Insurance Associates, Inc. 148 Hwy. 105 Ext., Ste 204 P.O. Box 2300 Boone, NC 28607-2300 (828) 264-2626 lgilleland.greys01@insuremail.net

Harkins Agency 240 Shadowline Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-2639 Andy_Harkins_Agency@nwagent.com Highlander Insurance Agency 1095 E. King St. Boone, NC 28607-3255 (828) 264-9257 davismiller04@att.net Humana 646 Sunrise Ridge Rd Spruce Pine, NC 28777 (828) 766-7001

gwalker@humana.com Jackson Sumner & Associates PO Box 2540 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2787 wayne@jsausa.com Norris Insurance Agency 324 Hwy. 105 Ext Boone, NC 28607-1173 (828) 264-6866 dan@dannorrisinsurance.com State Farm Insurance, Andrea McDonough Agent 450 New Market Blvd. Ste 1 Boone, NC 28607-1068 (828) 264-2744 andrea.mcdonough.GSBS@statefarm.com State Farm Insurance/ Joy Whitlatch, Agent 2743 Hwy. 105 Ste. B Boone, NC 28607-7818 (828) 264-5551 joy@joywhitlatch.com The Assurance Group 1434 Hwy 105 Ste 5 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-2292 mpharris@assuregrp.com Watauga County Farm Bureau 135 State Farm Rd. Boone, NC 28607-3200 (828) 264-5270 anthony.reese@ncfbins.com Watauga Insurance Agency, Inc. 743 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-0267 (828) 264-8291 smithfin@bellsouth.net

INTERIOR DESIGN Dianne Davant & Associates 5111 Hwy 105 So. Banner Elk, NC 28604-8742 (828) 963-7500 amanda@davant-interiors.com

JEWELERS/JEWELRY REPAIR Old World Galleries 697 West King Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6559 oldworldgalleries@yahoo.com Saslow’s Jewelers Inc. 1180 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4883 (828) 264-2282 saslows_boone@yahoo.com The Stone Jewelers 240 Shadowline Dr. Boone, NC 28607-5088 (828) 264-2000

LANDSCAPING / GARDEN CENTERS Greenleaf Services 1532 Linville Falls Hwy. Linville, NC 28646 (828) 737-0308 edward@greenleaf-svs.com Mountain Side Landscaping 200 Hidden Pine Dr. Fleetwood, NC 28626 (336) 877-2240

Mustard Seed Market 5589 US Hwy. 321 So. Blowing Rock, NC 28605-9126 (828) 295-4585 themustardseedmarket@boone.net

Lazy Bear Lodge 315 Lazy Bear Tr. Vilas, NC 28692-8457 (828) 963-9201 info@lazy-bear-lodge.com

Twin Oaks Landscaping, Inc. 2047 Linville Creek Rd. Vilas, NC 28692 (828) 297-1401 twinoakslandscaping@charter.net

Lovill House Inn 404 Old Bristol Rd. Boone, NC 28607-7678 (828) 264-4204 innkeeper@lovillhouseinn.com

LIBRARY Watauga County Public Library 140 Queen St. Boone, NC 28607-3584 (828) 264-8784 mcaruso@arlibrary.org

LIQUOR STORES Boone ABC Board 2067 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6153 (828) 262-3616 booneabc@bellsouth.net

LODGING & TRAVEL BeulahLand Cabins 632 N Pine Run Road Boone, NC 28607 828-963-3443 blcabins@gmail.com Cabins on Laurel Creek II, LLC 2900 S. Laurel Fork Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 (336) 207-7677 vacation@cabinsonlaurelcreek.com Carolina Mountain Lodge 467 Whispering Hills Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (831) 601-7820 annefarrow@gmail.com Cherokee Forest Mountain Cabins 798 Grindstaff Rd. Butler, TN 37640-7304 (423) 768-4484 owners@cabin4me.com CruiseOne, Inc. 1016 Miners Ridge Tr. Banner Elk, NC 28604-7064 (828) 297-1220 fgroff@cruiseone.com Fall Creek Cabins 1105 Fall Creek Road Purlear, NC 28665 (336) 877-3131 fallcreek@skybest.com Hemlock Ridge Cabin 526 Spice Bottom Tr. Banner Elk, NC 28604-6122 (336) 998-5252 cabin@hemlockridgenc.com Hidden Valley Motel 8725 NC Hwy. 105 So. Boone, NC 28607-7338 (828) 963-4372 Historic Prospect Hill Bed & Breakfast Inn 801 W. Main St. Hwy 67 Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-0139 judy@prospect-hill.com Holiday Inn Express of Blowing Rock 8412 Valley Blvd.

Blowing Rock, NC 28605-2307 (828) 295-4422 HIExpressBR@gmail.com

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achriscornett@gmail.com The Myo Clinic 240 Hwy 105 Ext. Suite 202 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 406-7060 eli@massageforpeople.com

MEDIATION

Meadowbrook Inn 711 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605-2005 (828) 295-4300 vicky@meadowbrook-inn.com

Appalachian Mediation and Collaborative Law Center 756 W. King Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1116 robb@appalachianlawcenter.com

RedTail Mountain Resort 300 Clubhouse Lane Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-7600 info@redtailmountain.com

Mediation and Restorative Justice Center 133 North Water Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-3040 info@mediatejustice.org

Swiss Mountain Village 2324 Flat Top Rd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605-9342 (828) 295-3373 info@swissmountain.com Yates Travel 789 Stadium Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-5822 ayates62@charter.net

MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION & WHOLESALE Boone Industries, Inc. 110 Waterstone Dr., P.O. Box 424 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-7913 info@booneindustries.com Charleston Forge 251 Industrial Park Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0100 (work) www.charlestonforge.com Goodnight Brothers Country Ham 372 Industrial Park Dr., P.O. Box 287 Boone, NC 28607-0287 (828) 264-8892 bill@goodnightbrothers.com H&T Chair Company, Inc. 1598 Meat Camp Rd. Boone, NC 28607-7259 (828) 264-7742 RCTodd@charter.net Harmony Timberworks 645 Roby Green Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-9699 mcollins@harmonytimberworks.com Hospitality Mints 213 Candy Ln. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-3045 contact@hospitalitymints.com Welding - Fabrication - Repairs, Inc. 1777 Hwy 194 N Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-1668 gdgdesigns@gmail.com

MASSAGE THERAPIST Heavenly Touch Massage 246-D Wilson Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4335

MEDICAL SERVICE/ HOSPITAL/URGENT CARE AppUrgent Care 2146 Blowing Rock Road Boone, NC 28607 828-265-5505 gbaker@apprhs.org Cardiology Center of ARHS 175 Mary Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-9664 gbaker@apprhs.org Frye Regional Medical Center 420 North Center St. P.O. Box 249 Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 315-5000 OrthoCarolina of Boone 194 Doctors Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-1100 beverly.marsh@orthocarolina.com

MORTGAGE FINANCING SunTrust Mortgage 395 Shawneehaw Ave. Banner Elk, NC 28604-1535 (828) 898-6898 bill.hagna@suntrust.com

MOTORCYCLE/ATV SALES & SERVICE Brushy Mountain Motor Sports, Inc. 4641 US Hwy 421 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (336) 973-3325 mgmt@421powersports.net East Tennessee ATV Sales & Service 106 Clay Little Rd. Elizabethton, TN 37643 1-423-542-6109 pclawson59@gmail.com

MOVING & STORAGE Appalachian Moving Company LLC 251-A Dick Watson Road Deep Gap, NC 28618 (828) 264-3737 appmovers@gmail.com

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING Boone Self Storage & Moving Center 1567 NC Hwy 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0994 info@booneselfstorage.com Fox Brothers Moving & Storage 2207 US Hwy 421 No. Boone, NC 28607-7692 (828) 264-3557 foxbromoving@bellsouth.net The Webb Company Movers & Storage 125 Dick Watson Rd. Deep Gap, NC 28618-9549 (828) 264-9322 thewebbcompany@aol.com U Haul 849 NC Hwy 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607-7606 (828) 297-1723 882060gm@uhaul.com

NATURAL FOOD MARKET Bare Essentials Natural Market 273 Boone Heights Dr. Boone, NC 28607-4927 (828) 262-5592 misternatural@bellsouth.net Earth Fare 178 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607-3513 (828) 263-8138 bne130community@earthfare.com

Watauga County Farmers Market P.O. Box 614 Valle Crucis, NC 28691 (828) 355-4918 info@wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org

OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Quality Quickly, Inc. (QQI) 945 3rd Ave SE Suite 103 Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 323-8339 glong.1945@gmail.com Staples Inc. 1275 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-0551 cc1012@staplescopycenter.com

W. J. Office 118 So. Big Valley St. Boone, NC 28607-0829 (828) 264-3283 neville@wjoffice.com

OPTOMETRIST/ OPHTHALMOLOGIST Blue Ridge Vision 1180-A1 Blowing Rock Rd. P.O. Box 2390 Boone, NC 28607-2390 (828) 264-2020 dsulli3@hotmail.com Graystone Eye 150 Market Hills Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-1554 swatson@graystone-eye.com

Western Carolina Eye Associates 610 State Farm Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0042

OTHER Hester Insurance Services Ron Hester, Agent 324 Hwy. 105 Ext. Ste. 13 P.O. Box 31 Boone, NC 28607-0031 (828) 264-4211 hesron@msn.com Watauga Country Sheriffs Department 184 Hodges Gap Road Boone, NC 28607

OUTDOOR RECREATION Boone Bike & Touring 774 East King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-5750 sarah@boonebike.com Doc’s Rock Gem Mine 129 Mystery Hill Lane Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 264-4499 Edge of the World 394 Shawneehaw Ave Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 898-9550 jake@edgeoworld.com Grandfather Trout Farm 10767 Hwy. 105 S. Banner Elk, NC 28604-8657 (828) 963-5098 info@grandfathertroutfarm.com High Mountain Expeditions 1380 Hwy 105 S. Boone, NC 28607-7805 (828) 898-9786 info@highmountainexpeditions.com Magic Cycles 140 S. Depot St. #2 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-2211 River and Earth Adventures, Inc. 1655 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9797 grant@raftcavehike.com River Girl Fishing 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Rd. Todd, NC 28684 (336) 877-3099 rivergirl2424@gmail.com Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides 139 S. Depot St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-3544 info@rockdimensions.com Sky Valley Zip Tours 634 Sky Ranch Road Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (855) 475-9947 mail@boonezip.com Wahoo’s Outdoor Adventures 3384 Blowing Rock Rd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 262-5774 Wahoo.Adventures@gmail.com

PAINTING & WALLPAPER Boone Paint & Interiors, Inc. 1852 Hwy.105 Ste. 1 Boone, NC 28607-3690 (828) 264-9220 boonepaint@bellsouth.net

FRC Painting P O Box 2298 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-9460 frcpainting@yahoo.com

PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE Nerium International 549 Curley Maple Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 406-2184 cmreynolds525@gmail.com Nerium International Anti-Aging Skin Care 583 Harbor Point Road Butler, TN 37640 (727) 789-1237 kwatkins62@gmail.com

PEST CONTROL

(828) 264-9144 newmarket@boonedrug.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Angus Lamond Photography and Video 5229-1 Bamboo Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (704) 369-9536 info@anguslamond.com Barry Houck Photoworks 206 Clay Wilson Dr. Zionville, NC 28698 (828) 406-4284 barry.houck@gmail.com Boone Portraits 159 Winklers Creek Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1310 kpope@booneportraits.com

PHYSICIANS/SURGEONS

A-1 Termite & Pest Control, Inc 2686 Morganton Blvd. S.W. Lenoir, NC 28645-8182 (828) 758-4312 yvonne@a1termitepc.com

Carolina Orthopedic Specialists 178 Hwy 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 832-1189 lisahelton@carolinaortho.com

Quality Control Inc. 1760 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6911 mguy@qualitycontrolinc.com

Compassionate Care of NC, P.A. 520 Church Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-9400 lsmith903@charter.net

Terminix Company 755-3 Hwy. 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607-7393 (828) 297-7650 robin@terminix-triad.com

Primedical Healthcare P.A. 240 Hwy 105 Ext., Ste 100 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-7311

PETS & VETERINARY goodness gracious: an *extraordinary* sitting service!

236 Brooks St. Vilas, NC 28692 (413) 854-1773 shivonneq@gmail.com Mountain Mamma’s Bed & Biscuit 140 Bam Bams Lane Boone, NC 28607 (828) 295-0787 jvflood@aol.com The Pet Place 240 Shadowline Dr. AA-10 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-1510 info@petplaceboone.com

PHARMACIES Boone Drug & Health Care at Deerfield 345 Deerfield Rd. Boone, NC 28607-5009 (828) 264-3055 deerfield@boonedrug.com Boone Drug at Greenway 579 Greenway Rd., Ste 100 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-3350 greenway@boonedrug.com Boone Drug at King Street 202 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-3516 (828) 264-8929 kingstreet@boonedrug.com Boone Drug at New Market Center 245 New Market Center Boone, NC 28607-3993

PLAQUES & TROPHIES The Goldsmith P.O. Box 3154 Boone, NC 28607-3154 (828) 265-0506 boonegoldsmith@gmail.com

PLUMBING Labonte Plumbing Inc. 199 Countryside Lane Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 773-3724 plumb10@bellsouth.net Triplett Plumbing & Heating, Inc. P.O. Box 1429 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4249 gaylet@bellsouth.net

PRINTERS/GRAPHICS Creative Printing and Internet Services LLC 1738 NC Hwy. 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607-7613 (828) 265-2800 mark@creative-printing.com M-Prints, Inc. 713 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-0506 (828) 265-4929 stuart@mprintsinc.com Precision Printing Inc & Precision Signs 1302 Blowing Rock Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-0004 mail@precisionprintinggroup.com SOS Printing, Inc. 869 Hwy. 105 Ext.

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Suite 3 Boone, NC 28607-5903 (828) 264-4262 soslinda@bellsouth.net

PRODUCE WHOLESALER Critcher Brothers Produce, Inc. 7467 Old 421 So. Deep Gap, NC 28618-8928 (828) 264-2669 Hollar & Greene Produce Co., Inc. 230 Cabbage Row Boone, NC 28607-0800 (828) 264-2177 keithh@hollarandgreene.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Bob Caldwell Photography P.O. Box 1375 211 Keystone Dr. Boone, NC 28607-1375 (828) 264-9026 info@bobcaldwellphotography.com David Patrick Moses Architect, PLLC P.O. Box 783 Linville, NC 28646-0783 (828) 898-6396 dpmjrarch@yahoo.com Divine Treasures 924 Main St. Suite 320 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (336) 262-7302 shaun@redridermediallc.com Johnson Price Sprinkle PA 1013 State Farm Rd. Boone, NC 28607-2955 (828) 262-0997 larryb@jpspa.com KG Everyday Photography 4935 Wildcat Road Deep Gap, NC 28618 (828) 773-1770 designs.kayla@gmail.com Mixed Greens & Ink 314 Meadowview Dr. Apt. 903 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 406-7685 youthhealtheducator@yahoo.com Norwood Commercial Appliance, Inc. 151-D H.O. Aldridge Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-COOL nca@skybest.com Robert N Oelberg ASLA PA 782 Little Laurel Rd. Ext Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4149 bob@oelbergla.com SERVPRO of Avery & Watauga Counties 220 Postal St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-2236 servpro9728@att.net

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE Stephen Phillips 264 Ivy Dr. Boone, NC 28607-3528 (828) 964-2512

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING The A Team Property Maintenance, LLC P.O. Box 611 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-3083 theateamboone@gmail.com

PUBLIC UTILITIES & ENVIRONMENT Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp.

2491 US Hwy. 421 S. Boone, NC 28607-6907 (828) 264-8894 sjones@blueridgeemc.com Frontier Natural Gas 1927 North Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621 (828) 264-0023 kblevins@egas.net Heritage Propane 4481 Hwy 105 S. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-5189 brandie.kay@amerigas.com New River Light & Power Company 220 Winkler’s Creek Rd. Boone, NC 28607-1130 (828) 264-3671 millerec1@appstate.edu

PUBLISHERS Carolina Mountain Life P.O. Box 976 Linville, NC 28646-0976 (828) 737-0771 livingcarolina@bellsouth.net High Country Press / HCPress.com 1600 Highway 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2262 info@highcountrypress.com

REAL ESTATE Ashe High Country Realty P.O. Box 1340 West Jefferson, NC 28694-1340 (800) 729-0735 vivian@ashecountyrealestate.com Blowing Rock Gallery of Homes & Land, Inc. 159 Sunset Drive Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 414-9400 don3929@gmail.com Hound Ears Club 328 Shull’s Mill Rd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0188 (828) 963-4321 info@houndears.com The Cottages of Boone 615 Fallview Lane Boone, NC 28607 828-865-1800 thecottagesofboone@capstonemail.com

REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS Coley Appraisal Company 254 Meadowview Dr. Boone, NC 28607-5216 (828) 265-1115 coleyappraisalco@bellsouth.net Sweeting Appraisal Service 250 Sunset Dr.

Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0790 (828) 295-4357 office@sweetingappraisal.com Tennille & Associates, Inc. 820-B State Farm Rd. Boone, NC 28607-1237 (828) 264-1533 hteaster@tennilleinc.com The Vistas at Banner Elk 317 Penny Lane Banner Elk, NC 28604 1-828-898-3380 www.vistasatbannerelk.com info@vistasatbannerelk.com

REAL ESTATE SALES Baxter Mountain Properties 146 Old East King St. Boone, NC 28607-2872 (828) 263-8924 tim@baxtermountainproperties.com Century 21 Elliott Properties 1748 Blowing Rock Rd Ste #15 P.O. Box 3587 Boone, NC 28607-0887 (828) 264-9111 martitia@elliottco.com Coldwell Banker Blair & Associates 2408 Hwy 105 S. Boone, NC 28607-7815 (828) 262-1836 info@coldwellbankerblair.com Flanigan Pipes P.O. Box 3106 Boone, NC 28607-3106 (828) 265-0620 akpipes@bellsouth.net High Country Association of REALTORS 2348 Hwy 105 So. Ste. 3 Boone, NC 28607-7802 (828) 262-5437 info@highcountryrealtors.org Keller Williams High Country Realty 643 Greenway Rd. Suite H-2 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1086 kwhcoffice@gmail.com Linville Ridge Country Club 2245 Hwy 105 South Linville, NC 28646 (828) 898-5151 RE/MAX Realty Group 240 Shadowline Dr. Boone, NC 28607-5088 (828) 262-1990 info@ncboonerealestate.com Regency Properties 204 E. Main St. West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 246-2307 andrea@regencypropertiesnc.com Weber, Hodges & Godwin Comm. Real Estate Services, LLC 178 Highway 105 Ext. Suite 201-E Boone, NC 28607-7816 (828) 264-0019 dan@weberhodgesgodwin.com Weichert Realtors - Weber Hodges Group Weber-Hodges Group 2554 NC Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607-7816 (828) 264-5555 info@weberhodges.com

REAL ESTATE SALES & DEVELOPERS APP Real Estate 215 Boone Heights Dr. Ste 202 P.O. Box 2675 Boone, NC 28607-2675 (828) 264-4330 info@apprealestate.com Blue Ridge Mountain Club 1116-2 Main St. P.O. Box 1727 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 263-5900 jpitts@brmountainclub.com Blue Ridge Realty & Investments, LLC 2237 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-8711 info@brri.net Echota - Foscoe Realty & Development Corp., Inc. 133 Echota Pkwy.

Boone, NC 28607-8386 (828) 963-7600 lgrove@foscoecompanies.com Kuester Companies 178 Highway 105 Ext., Suite 201 Boone, NC 28607 (803) 802-0004 fkuester@kuester.com Templeton Properties 170 Meadowview Dr., Ste B Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0032 templeton@bellsouth.net

REAL ESTATE SALES & RENTALS 4 Seasons Vacation Rentals & Sales, LLC 370 S. Main St. Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-2700 rentals@4seasonsvacations.com A Plus Realty & Investments, Inc. 201 N. Westside Dr. Vilas, NC 28692-8338 (828) 297-1000 jason@aplusrealtync.com Appalachian Management Service 768 West King St. Boone, NC 28607-3422 (828) 262-1571 www.asurentals.com@gmail.com Highland Crossing Apartments 140 High School Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 278-3000 liz@burkelycommunities.com Sugar Mountain Accommodations Center & Realty 106 Sugar Mountain Dr. Banner Elk, NC 28604-0382 (828) 898-9475 resv@staysugar.com Summit Real Estate Services, LLC 895 State Farm Rd. Ste. 210 Boone, NC 28607-1970 (828) 264-6222 gpe@asheco.com The Winkler Organization 215 Boone Heights Drive #100 Boone, NC 28607-2675 (828) 262-3431 OFFICE info@winklerorganization.com

Woodview Apartments 633 East King St. Boone, NC 28607-4181 (828) 264-2109 woodmasonrysupply@gmail.com

REFRIGERATION CARRIER TTI (Transportation Technology Inc.) 8466 US Hwy 421 N Vilas, NC 28692 (828) 297-4455

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS Boone Advent Christian Church 220 West King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-8228 Boone United Methodist Church 471 New Market Blvd.

Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6090 office@booneumc.org Grace Lutheran Church 115 East King St. Boone, NC 28607-4041 (828) 264-2206 graceboone@gmail.com His High Places Christian Counseling, Inc. 525 Morning Sky Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-7240 info@hishighplaces.org Mount Vernon Baptist Church 3505 Bamboo Rd. Boone, NC 28607-9673 (828) 266-9700 office@mvbcb.org Mountainside Lutheran Church 1308 Linville Falls Highway Linville, NC 28646 (828) 733-4404 mtnsidelc@bellsouth.net

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Farmer’s Rental & Power 678 Hwy 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607-4902 (828) 264-6044 rent@farmersrentals.com

RESORTS Blue Ridge Village 3781 Tynecastle Hwy. Banner Elk, NC 28604-7790 (828) 898-9737 kdalton@pattonhospitality.com Brightwood POA P.O. Box 3663 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2871 info@brightwood.org Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock 500 Main St. P.O. Box 17 Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0017 (828) 295-5500 info@chetola.com Smoketree Lodge 11914 Hwy. 105 So. Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-6505 reservations@smoketree-lodge.com The Inn at Crestwood Resort and Spa 3236 Shulls Mill Road Boone , NC 28607 828-963-6646 events@crestwoodnc.com Westglow Resort & Spa 224 Westglow Circle Blowing Rock, NC 28605-8100 (828) 295-4463 info@westglow.com Willow Valley Resort 354 Bairds Creek Rd. Vilas, NC 28692 (828) 963-6551 willowvalley@skybest.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Samaritan’s Purse Inc. 801 Bamboo Rd. Boone, NC 28607-3000 (828) 262-1980 bwillis@samaritan.org

Appalachia Cookie Company 368 NC 105 Bypass Suite 4 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-4448 david@appcookieco.com

St. Elizabeth of the Hill Country Catholic Church 259 Pilgrims Way Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-8338 stelizabethcc@bellsouth.net

Bandana’s Bar B Que and Grill 1475 Hwy. 105 P.O. Box 3530 Boone, NC 28607-0830 (828) 265-2828 bandanasbbq@hotmail.com

The Church of the Holy Cross 122 Skiles Way P.O. Box 645 Valle Crucis, NC 28691-0645 (828) 963-4609 holy_cross@skybest.com

Boone Bagelry 516 W. King St. 125 Graduate Ln. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-5585 donnanicastro@gmail.com

Three Forks Baptist Association 513 Jefferson Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4482 threeforks@bellsouth.net

Cafe Portofino 970 Rivers St. Boone, NC 28607-5902 (828) 264-7772 magoo23@bellsouth.net

RENTAL EQUIPMENT & SALES Boone Rent-All & Parties Too 1818 NC Hwy 105 - 421 Bypass Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-5000 john.campbell@boonerentalsinc.com

Canyons Of The Blue Ridge 8960 Valley Blvd., Hwy. 321 Bypass Blowing Rock, NC 28605-2271 (828) 295-7661 info@canyonsbr.com

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING Carolina Barbeque P.O. Box 3384 Boone, NC 28607-3384 (828) 262-5335 carobbq28657@hotmail.com

Macado’s 19 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-1375 boone@macados.net

Sunrise Grill 1675 Hwy 105 South Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-5400 ianhunter81@gmail.com

Casa Rustica of Boone 1348 Hwy.105 S. Boone, NC 28607-1632 (828) 262-5128 cr1981@vzw.blackberry.net

Makoto’s Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 2124 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6154 (828) 264-7976 eat@makotos-boone.com

The Local 179 Howard St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 266-2179 thelocalboone@gmail.com

Chick-fil-A of Boone 2082 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6152 (828) 264-4660 boone.fsu@chick-fil-a.com Chipotle Mexican Grill 1787 Blowing Rd. Suite A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-1134 nc.2071.boone@chipotle.com Cilantro’s Mexican Grill & Cantina 783 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-4094 cilantros@live.com Come Back Shack 240 Shadowline Dr. Suite AA-1 Boone, NC 28607-2676 (828) 264-2797 scottprewitt@familyonlyinc.com Coyote Kitchen 200 Southgate Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-4041 thecoyotekitchen@gmail.com Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 1601 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4425 Dan’l Boone Inn 130 Hardin St. Boone, NC 28607-4154 (828) 264-8657 manager@danlbooneinn.com F.A.R.M. Cafe, Inc. 617 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1000 info@farmcafe.org Gamekeeper 3005 Shulls Mill Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-7400 gamekeeper@charter.net Grandview Restaurant, Inc. 10575-1 Hwy. 105 S. Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-4573 Hardee’s of Boone 610 Blowing Rock Rd. P.O. Box 2327 Boone, NC 28607-2327 (828) 262-5335 dbhaas@bellsouth.net High Country Meat Market 1542 US Hwy 421 S Suite A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1357 tbates@highcountrymeatmarket.com Kentucky Fried Chicken 1668 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6144 (828) 264-4405 Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant 168 Boone Heights Dr Boone, NC 28607-4953 (828) 264-7770 losarcoiris@live.com

McDonald’s 896 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4858 (828) 264-0926 lerch268@bellsouth.net Mellow Mushroom 805 West King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 865-1515 chase15@me.com Mellow Mushroom Blowing Rock 946 Main St. Blowing Rock Boone, NC 28605 (828) 295-3399 chase15@me.com Outback Steakhouse 8280 Valley Blvd.

Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0365 (828) 295-6283 OBS3458@outback.com Panera Bread Boone Mall 1180 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4883 (828) 268-2226 andy.doss@panerabread.com Pepper’s Restaurant 240 Shadowline Dr.#4 Boone, NC 28607-4961 (828) 262-1250 pepperjp@gmail.com Primo’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 1180 Blowing Rock Rd., Ste D-1 Boone Mall Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9800 millerward@gmail.com Proper 142-S Water St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 865-5000 Quiznos Banner Elk 4004 NC Hwy 105, Ste 8 Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 898-7838 quiznosbe@charter.net Ridge Runner Fast Foods, DBA Burger King 1064 Meadowview Dr. #3 Boone, NC 28607-4855 (828) 264-2767 bwestfall54@live.com Rowland’s Fine Dining at Westglow Resort & Spa 224 Westglow Circle Blowing Rock, NC 28605-8100 (828) 295-5141 Sagebrush Steakhouse 1111 Hwy 105 S. Boone, NC 28607-4667 (828) 265-4488 514@crg-llc.com Storie Street Grille 1167 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-7075

The Peddler Steak House 1972 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6150 (828) 264-4433 murraybroome@gmail.com The Red Onion Cafe 227 Hardin St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-5470 mauney.danny@yahoo.com The River Dog Coffeehouse and Cafe 3616 Mitchell Ave, Ste 1 Linville, NC 28646 (828) 733-9333 info@theriverdogcoffeehouse.com The Rock Sports Bar & Grill 276 G Watauga Village Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1723 jeff@therocksportsbar.com The TApp Room 421 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1216 The Town Tavern 208 Faculty St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2226 sbhigby@gmail.com

YOSEFA - AntiquiTEA 161 Howard St. Suite C Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-0068 yosefatea@bellsouth.net

RETAIL - CLOTHING Anna Banana’s 641 King St. Ste. 1 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 865-2000 annalipford@yahoo.com Belk 1180 Blowing Rock Rd. Ste. E01 Boone, NC 28607-4831 (828) 264-3886 jeff_carter@belk.com Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC 237 Boone Heights Dr. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4174 gwinfo@goodwillnwnc.org High Country Souvenirs 707 W King Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 964-3869 highcountrysouvenirs@gmail.com Maurices 1180 Blowing Rock Rd. Sp C2 & C3 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-2005 South’s Specialty Clothiers 1180 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4883 (828) 264-8977 southsclothiersboone@gmail.com

RETAIL - FOOD & DRINK

Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola Resort 125 North Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-5505 info@chetola.com

Erick’s Cheese & Wine Shop 4004 Hwy 105 P.O. Box 2140 Banner Elk, NC 28604-2140 (828) 898-9424 rlyar@aol.com

Town Tavern of Blowing Rock 1182 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-7500 jwdavis1800@yahoo.com

HCL Investments, LLC 789 Stadium Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 266-1565 pyates@newriverbuilding.com

Vidalia Restaurant and Wine Bar 831 West King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-9176 brutus2830@yahoo.com Waffle House 881 Blowing Rock Road Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6575 orvillejarrett@wafflehouse.com Wendy’s Hamburgers/ Tar Heel Capital Corp.

166 Southgate Dr. Ste 10 Boone, NC 28607-4906 (828) 262-1811-Office tdolbier@tarheelcapital.com Western Carolina Pizza dba Papa John’s Pizza 2540 N. Center Street Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 262-7272 papawcpv@gmail.com Woodlands BBQ 8304 Valley Blvd Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-3651 woodlandsbarbequ@bellsouth.net

RETIREMENT LIVING Appalachian Brian Estates, Inc. 163 Shadowline Dr. Boone, NC 28607-4992 (828) 264-1006 appalachian@choice-health.net Grace Ridge Retirement Community 500 Lenoir Rd. Morganton, NC 28655-2666 (828) 580-8300 info@BlueRidgeHealth.org Rose Glen Village Retirement Community 407 W. Main St. Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (336) 667-2952 rgvdirector@wilkes.net

SALON/HAIR/ SKIN/SPA Beautiful Image of Boone, LLC 1064 Meadowview Dr. Unit 1 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9957 beautifulimageofboone@outlook.com

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Mary Kay - Karen Farthing 640 Peoria Rd. Sugar Grove, NC 28679 (828) 773-1720 dr.karenfarthing@gmail.com Sassy & Co. Hair Nail Salon 1434 Hwy. 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-4009 regina@sassycompany.com Tan & Glo 2575 Highway 105 Suite 30 Boone, NC 28607 828 386 1219 tanandgloboone@gmail.com The Spa at Chetola Resort 500 N. Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-5500 info@chetola.com

SHEET METAL FABRICATION Sheets Brothers, Inc. 3466 NC 16 So. Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-5566 sbroinc@skybest.com

SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL 1st Tracks 1380 Hwy. 105 So. Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 264-7368 info@1sttracks.com Appalachian Antique Mall 631 W. King Street Boone, NC 28607 828-268-9988 appalantiques@gmail.com Appalachian Blind & Closet Co 1852 Hwy 105 Suite 3 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-1395 gregs@appblinds.com Apple Hill Farm Store 400 Apple Hill Road Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-1662 Art of Oil 819 King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9313 theartofoil@gmail.com Ashe County Cheese 106 E. Main St. West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 246-2501 josh@ashecountycheese.com Barefoot Campus Outfitter 494 West King St. #1 Boone, NC 28607 1-828-832-3840 kayla@barefootathletics.com Boone Mall 1180 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-4883 (828) 264-7286 boonemallmeredith@gmail.com Boone Mall c/o H.L. Libby Corp.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites 2060 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 828-268-0677

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING Cornerstone Christian Bookstore 1894 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6148 (828) 262-1226 cornerstoneboone@gmail.com

Tina’s Turn 13306 Hwy 221 S Fleetwood, NC 28626 (336) 877-5599 fleetwoodmax@skybest.com

Cornucopia BooneNC 28607 (828) 386-1147 jill@cornucopia-gifts.com

Wal-Mart #2496 200 Watauga Village Dr. Boone, NC 28607-6148 (828) 262-0254

Dancey’s Shoes 390 Highway 105 Extension Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-8581 danceys595@yahoo.com Freedom Farm Ministries Thrift Store 1583 NC Hwy 105 Bypass Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-6200 freedomfarmsales@gmail.com Kudzu Music 2348 Hwy 105 Suite 8 Boone, NC 28607 828-264-4765 trekmusicinc@gmail.com Mast General Store Hwy. 194 Valle Crucis, NC 28691 (828) 963-6511 info@mastgeneralstore.com Mattress Firm 1787B Blowing Rock Road Boone, North Carolina 28607 828-264-4893 Reginald.Taylor@mattressfirm.com Mountain Jewelers 205 Pineola Street Newland, NC 28657 (828) 733-0186 jewelert@bellsouth.net Origami Owl Living Lockets 219 Foggy Lane Boone, NC 28607 (828) 773-0493 createalocketwithme@gmail.com Parkway Craft Center P.O. Box 367 Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0367 (828) 295-7938 parkwaycraft@bellsouth.net ReDeux Boutique 215 Boone Heights Drive, Ste 300 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9944 store@redeux.com Ribbon Enterprises, Inc. 1640 Old Hwy. 421 S. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-6444 Sew Original 1542 G Hwy 421 S. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-1049 seworiginalnc@bellsouth.net Shannon’s Curtain Bed & Bath 1950 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607-6150 (828) 264-8321 info@shannonscbb.com Shops at Shadowline dba Paul Brown Enterprises 10801 US Hwy 421 No. Zionville, NC 28698-9024 (828) 297-2131 Tanger Shoppes On The Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Road, Suite 33 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-4444 hjellis@tangeroutlet.com

SIGNS Appalachian Signs & Design 898 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-1141 sarah@appalachiansigns.com Blue Ridge Sign Systems 128-A Crocker rd.

Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-0322 tuckerh@charter.net Go Postal SUPERHERO Marketing.com 207 New Market Centre Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-0027 keng@gpostal.com Signs Now-Gastonia 3608 South New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-7446 lanny-signsnow@carolina.rr.com

SKIING/TUBING Appalachian Ski Mtn. 940 Ski Mountain Rd. P.O. Box 106 Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0145 (828) 295-7828 info@appskimtn.com French Swiss Ski College P.O. Drawer 1250 Boone, NC 28607-1250 (828) 295-9311 fsgroups@skybest.com Hawksnest Snowtubing and Zipline 2058 Skyland Dr. Seven Devils, NC 28604-9170 (828) 963-6561 lenny@hawksnesttubing.com Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc. 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr. Banner Elk, NC 28604-0369 (828) 898-4521 info@skisugar.com

SPORTING EVENTS Appalachian State Athletics 425 Jack Branch Dr. Boone, NC 28608-0001 (828) 262-6554 meiburgpj@appstate.edu

SPORTING GOODS/ CLOTHING Cornbread Tactical 969 River St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1406 skillet@cornbreadtactical.com Footsloggers 139 S. Depot St. Boone, NC 28607-4017 (828) 262-5111 footsloggers@charter.net

STEEL BUILDINGS

TITLE

Mountain Steel Buildings 141 Weaver Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-7661 sales@mountainsteelbuildings.net

Carolina Mountain Title, LLC 1675 Blowing Rock Road, Suite 406 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 355-9528 johnsonl@carolinamtntitle.com

US Buildings, LLC 355 Industrial Park Dr. Boone, NC 28607-3978 (828) 264-6198 info@myarchbuilding.com

Walker Title, LLC 118-A West Main Street Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-0207 info@walkertitletn.com

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Holton Mountain Rentals 480 Hwy. 105 Ext. Boone, NC 28607-4707 (828) 264-3644 info@holtonmountainrentals.com Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins 827 Main Street Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-7991 info@mountainaireinn.com Parkway Cabins, Inc. 599 Bamboo Heights Boone, NC 28607-9174 (828) 262-5024 jeff@parkwaycabins.com

Air Haven Limousine Service P.O. Box 1116 Boone, NC 28607-1116 (828) 265-2504 dana@airhavenlimo.com

Powder Horn Mountain 1568 Powder Horn Mountain Rd. Deep Gap, NC 28618 (828) 264-2072 powderhornpoa@wildblue.net

Carolina West Wireless 195 New Market Centre Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-5007 chriss@carolinawest.com

AppalCART 305 NC Hwy 105 Bypass P.O. Box 2357 Boone, NC 28607-2357 (828) 264-2280 director@appalcart.com

Resort Real Estate & Rentals @ Sugar Mountain 3390 Tynecastle Hwy. Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 898-9746 info@staysugarmountain.com

Verizon Wireless Government Account 701 Brookfield Parkway Greenville, SC 29607 (828) 265-6677 judy.seamone@verizonwireless.com

Carolina Mobility Specialists 29 Boone Trail North Wilkesboro, 336-903-1700 admin@van-ride.com

Riverside Log Cabins 129 Mystery Hill Lane Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 264-2792

Mountain Stretch Limo & Tours, Inc. 236 Brooks St. Vilas, NC 28692 (828) 295-2230 mountainstretchlimo@yahoo.com

Valle Crucis Log Cabin Rentals and Sales 3657 Broadstone Rd Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-7774 info@logcabinrentals.com

The Hickory Hop 3101 9th Ave. Dr. NW Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 327-2340 reservations@hickoryhop.com

White Fence Farm ‘’Downtown’’ 270 W. King St. Boone, NC 28607 (828) 964-6767 lovin@whitefencefarmrentals.com

AT&T North Carolina 24 O’Henry Ave. Rm. 202 Asheville, NC 28801-2604 (828) 258-7005 lavoy.spooner@att.com

THEATRE AND DRAMA Appalachian Summer Festival 733 Rivers Street Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-6084 boxoffice@appstate.edu Barter Theatre 127 W. Main St. P.O. Box 867 Abingdon, VA 24212-0867 (276) 619-3342 dirofmarketing@bartertheatre.com BeanStalk Community Theatre P.O. Box 1068 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 312-0263 beanstalkcommunitytheatre@gmail.com Ensemble Stage 130 Sunset Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 414-1844 ensemble9@aol.com

TILE & STONE Mountain Tile & Stone 1852 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-0472 david@mountaintileandstonenc.com The Rock Shop P.O. Box 1116 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-3333 angie@therockshopboone.com Vulcan Materials Company 3869 NC Hwy. 105 So. Boone, NC 28607-2995 (828) 963-7100 morrisg@vmcmail.com Wood Masonry Supply, Inc. 633 East King St. Boone, NC 28607-4181 (828) 264-2109

VACATION RENTALS/ CABINS/CONDOS Anderson Mountain Rentals 184 N. Water St. Ste. 13 Boone, NC 28607-3556 (828) 262-0043 mtnrentals@andersonmtnemail.com Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals 7595 Valley Blvd.

Blowing Rock, NC 28605-2424 (828) 295-7400 info@blueridgerentals.com Boone Cabin Rentals 1460 Snaggy Mountain Blvd.

Boone, NC 28607-7637 (828) 262-0978 raylinda@charter.net Carolina Cabin Rentals, Inc 197 Old US 321 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-6000 inquiries@carolinacabinrentals.com

Winkler’s Creek Cabins 182 Old Trillium Lane Boone, NC 28607-7551 (828) 264-2863 don@winklerscreekcabins.com

VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEMS A-1 Vacuum Solutions 240 Shadowline Dr. Suite AA15 Boone, NC 28607-4922 (828) 264-1515 jerrycook@mail.com

VETERINARIANS Animal Emergency & Pet Care Clinic of the High Country 1710 NC Hwy. 105 P.O. Box 3647 Boone, NC 28607-5547 (828) 268-2833 boonevet@gmail.com

Echota - Foscoe Companies 133 Echota Parkway Boone, NC 28607 (828) 963-7600 lgrove@foscoecompanies.com

Appalachian New River Vetrinary Association 218 Wilson Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-5621 appalachian@nvanet.com

High Mountain Cabin Rentals 434 McConnell Street Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 846-1785 stacey@highmountaincabinrentals.com

Watauga Veterinary Hospital, P.A. 2531 US Hwy 421 No. Boone, NC 28607-7652 (828) 297-3300

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BOONE AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION/ TRAINING NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 245 Winkler’s Creek Rd., Suite A Boone, NC 28607-7838 (828) 265-5396 Jim.Stout@ncmail.net RHA Health Services, Inc. 176 Wildcat Rd. Deep Gap, NC 28618-9267 (828) 262-5450 sglaze@rhanet.org Watauga Opportunities, Inc. 642 Greenway Rd.

P.O. Box 2330 Boone, NC 28607-2330 (828) 264-5009 mmaybee@woiworks.org

WATER DELIVERY T.Y.H. Bottled Water Service 2614 NC Hwy. 163 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0110 (336) 246-2168 drpepperwj@skybest.com

WELL & PUMP SERVICE Dewey Wright Well & Pump Company, Inc. 1856 Hwy. 105 Bypass

P.O. Box 308 Boone, NC 28607-0308 (828) 264-2651 dwwp@skybest.com

WELLNESS SERVICES Boone Healing Arts Center 838 State Farm Rd. Suite 1 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-1172 info@bhacboone.com Willow Tree Medical Concepts 232 Furman Rd Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2727 davidm.barn@yahoo.com

WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Carroll Companies, Inc. 1640 Old Hwy. 421 S. Boone, NC 28607-1549 264-2521 Corp./Finished Goods pmiller@clgco.com Dr. Pepper Bottling Company 2614 NC Hwy. 163 P.O. Box 34 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0034 (336) 246-4591 drpepperwj@skybest.com Southern Agricultural Insecticides, Inc. 395 Brookhollow Rd. Boone, NC 28607-0085 (828) 264-8843

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WINERY Grandfather Vineyard & Winery 225 Vineyard Lane Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 963-2400 grandfathervineyard@gmail.com Linville Falls Winery 9557 Linville Falls Highway Newland, NC 28657 (828) 765-1400 linvillefallswinery@gmail.com

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