2015 Sparta Magazine

SPARTA

Alleghany County and the Blue Ridge

2015

COMPLIMENTARY COPY

Featuring: Sparta Roaring Gap Piney Creek Laurel Springs Glade Valley Ennice Independence, VA Neighboring Communities A PUBLICATION OF THE ALLEGHANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.Sparta-NC.com

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SPARTA Alleghany County and the Blue Ridge

Explore the rhythm...

Welcome to Sparta, North Carolina............ 5

Services Directory.......................................... 34 Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services • Advertising, Marketing & Media • Architects • Art Classes • Attorneys •Automotive Parts & Services • Banks & Financial Services • Business Consultation & Counseling Services • Child Care • Cleaning Services & Property Care • Computer & Technology Services • Activities, Festivals & Events......................8, 9 Employment Services • Equipment & Event Rental • Funeral Homes • Hair Care, Salons & Related Services • Mountain Life..................................................10 Heating Oil / Propane • Insurance • Massage & Spa Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups • Christmas Tree Farms • Churches & Ministries • Clubs & Civic Services • Medical, Health & Fitness • Nursing Homes & Residential Care • Painting • Pet Care • Photography & Organizations • Farms •Industry & Manufacturing Framing • Printing & Graphic Design • Security Systems • Service Organizations • • Transportation & Limousine Services • Utilities • Web Featured Artist Spotlight........................14, 15 Development • Wedding & Event Venues • Shopping......................................................... 16 Phone Directory...............................................44 Apparel • Arts & Crafts • Book Sales • Cell Phones Christmas Shops • Convenience Stores • Electronics Demographics...................................................46 & Video • Floor & Wall Coverings • Florists • Fruits, Important Numbers........................................46 Vegetables & Meat • Furniture & Home Decor • Sparta Map....................................................... 47 Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles • Groceries & Food Markets • Hardware Stores • Jewelry Stores • County Map...................................................... 51 Office Supplies & Equipment • Pharmacies • Cover by A Bird In Hand By Dan. Sporting Goods & Gun Shops • Thrift Stores & Consignment Sales • Wineries & Wine Making Supplies • Wood Stoves • Featured Member.......................................... 20 Dining & Catering.......................................... 21 Catering • Coffee Shops • Delis • Ice Cream Shops • Restaurants • Exploring........................................................... 6 Artisans’ Studios • Arts & Heritage Organizations • Attractions & Recreation • Education & Government • Galleries & Museums • Golf Courses • Parks • Wineries & Wine Making Supplies •

Come Stay With Us...................................... 22 Apartments • Bed and Breakfast Inns • Campgrounds & RV Developments • Conference & Retreat Centers • Hotels/Motels • Vacation Rental Cabins & Homes • Real Estate and Construction...................... 28 Architects • Building Supplies • Cabinetry & Woodworking •Construction, General Contractors & Renovations • Electricians & Plumbers • Excavating & Hauling • Heating & AC Equipment • Home & Condo Developments & Gated Communities • Land Surveying • Manufactured Housing • Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing • Painting • Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers • Windows • Wood Stoves •

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Welcome To Alleghany County & Sparta Welcome to the Sparta Magazine, a visitor and business guide for those interested in our community. Sparta is a small town located in the center of Alleghany County. With a county population at a little over 11,000, it is never referred to as overcrowded but instead as a vibrant, friendly community. Visitors are awed by the beauty of Alleghany County and the relaxed lifestyle. Along our roads you are likely to spot Christmas trees, cattle farms, and spectacular views.

Produced annually by the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce, this guide offers the reader insight on what our county has to offer, whether you are coming for a visit or looking to relocate. Use it as a guide to lodging, dining, or just to learn more about our community.

Each year we spotlight artists and their talents in the magazine. This year’s featured artists are wood crafters, Dan Abernathy of A Bird in Hand, John Brady of Blue Ridge Woodcrafters, The Ulrey’s of Carolina Farm Table, and Phil Horton of Horton’s Cabinets. Check out the Artists’ Corner on pages 14 & 15.

The businesses and organizations provided in this guide are members of the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and we take comfort in knowing these members provide the utmost customer service and have the best there is to offer in Alleghany County. On page 20 you will find a spotlight on one of our members.

With lots to offer, we hope you will enjoy your visit to Alleghany County and please stop by our office on Main Street to say hello.

Ashley Weaver Executive Director The printing of this publication is partially funded through the Alleghany Tourism Development Authority. www.CoolSparta.com

Alleghany Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center

58 South Main St. P .O. Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675 | 336-372-5473 | 800-372-5473 www.Sparta-NC.com | info@sparta-nc.com

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Exploring • Artisans' Studios • Arts & Heritage Organizations • Attractions & Recreation • Education & Government Artisans' Studios A Bird in Hand by Dan 292 Walnut Branch Church Rd. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2285 www.abirdinhandbydan.com See our ad on page 19.

Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1710

• Galleries & Museums • Golf Courses • Parks • Wineries & Wine Making Supplies

Alleghany Community Theatre PO Box 206 Sparta NC 28675 336-359-8807 www.artinsparta.com Alleghany HistoricalGenealogical Society/ Historical Museum 7 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2115 www.ahgs.org Alleghany Quilters Guild

www.sparta-nc.com/brwoodcrafters 125 Rock Lane

See our ad on page 10.

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4604 www.caterpots.com

Dobson NC 27017 336-725-4474 www.alleghanyquiltersguild.com Attractions & Recreation

Alleghany Jubilee 27 N Main Street Jewelweed Studio 185 Gumtree Ln Sparta NC 28675 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8676 336-372-7464 www.alleghanyjubilee.com www.jewelweedstudio.com Mangum Pottery 280 Turkey Hollow Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5291 www.mangumpottery.com Mangum-Cater on Main LLC 24 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-200-2414 See ad on page 19.

New River Artisans 528 Piney Creek School Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2216 www.newriverartisans.com Pottery Place of Sparta LLC 555 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3443 See ad on page 3.

Woodcrafts by Hedrick 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6556

Alleghany County School Administration 85 Peachtree St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4345 www.alleghany.k12.nc.us See our ad on page 33.

Blue Ridge Christian School 122 Glade Valley Church Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-372-6900

www.blueridgechristianschool.org

High Country Workforce Development Board 468 New Market Blvd Boone NC 28607 828-265-5434 www.highcountrywdb.com

Alleghany Wellness Center 508 Collins Road Town of Sparta Sparta NC 28675 304 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2944 336-372-4257 www.alleghanywellnesscenter.com www.townofsparta.org Blue Ridge Santa 563 Rector Rd. Ennice NC 28623 US Congresswoman Virginia Foxx 336-657-3032 3540 Clemmons Road, Suite 125 www.blueridgesanta.com Clemmons NC 27012 336-778-0211 Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Rd. www.foxx.house.gov Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2267 Wilkes Community College www.rivercampUSA.com 15 Atwood St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5061 The Magic Show-A Div. of www.wilkescc.edu Christian Bible Views 22 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Galleries and Museums 336-372-2039 www.themagicshow.com Alleghany Arts & Crafts 36 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Education & Government 336-372-1776

Alleghany County Cooperative Extension Arts & Heritage Organizations 90 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Alleghany Arts Council 336-372-5597 P O Box 962 Sparta NC 28675 Alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu 336-363-2312

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Alleghany County Government 348 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4179 www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov

Alleghany HistoricalGenealogical Society/ Historical Museum 7 North Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2115 www.ahgs.org

New River State Park 358 New River State Park Rd., Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-982-2587 www.ncparks.gov

Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 www.blueridgefineart.com See our ad on page 5.

Olde Beau Golf Club 729 Olde Beau Blvd., Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3333 / 800-752-1634 www.oldebeau.com See our ad on page 7.

Studio Redwood 16 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7111 www.studioredwood.com See our ad on page 5.

Roaring Gap Club P O Box 129 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2211 www.roaringgapclub.com

VFW Military Museum 1193 Hwy 21 S. Sparta NC 28675 336-200-0083

Parks

Wineries/Wine Making Supplies

Blue Ridge Parkway/ Doughton Park MP 241 828-298-0398 www.NPS.gov/blri

Grapestompers 102 Thistle Meadow, Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 800-233-1505 www.grapestompers.com

Crouse Park 60 Cherry St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4257 www.townofsparta.org

Thistle Meadow Winery Inc. 102 Thistle Meadow, Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 800-233-1505 www.thistlemeadowwinery.com See our ad on page 18.

Golf Courses High Meadows Country Club 1288 Country Club Rd. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2622

www.highmeadowscountryclub.com

See our ad on page 11.

New River Country Club 611 Golf Course Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4869

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-957-8185 www.ncparks.gov

www.sparta-nc.com/newrivergolf

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Events Almost anytime is a good time to visit Alleghany County and Sparta and the surrounding area.

Summer and fall, the New River beckons sportsmen as well as families canoeing downstream.

Opportunities for outdoor adventure abound along the Blue Ridge Parkway and at New River and Stone Mountain State Parks. During the year, festivals and celebrations offer added excitement. The following list is an overview of events and special activities. Since this calendar is prepared months in advance, for events scheduled for a specific date it is always wise to go to our calendar at Sparta-NC. com, call the number listed with the event or call the Chamber at 800-372-5473 or 336-372-5473 to confirm dates, times and details before making your plans to attend.

RECURRING EVENTS Alleghany Farmer’s Market: Vendors will have fresh vegetables, pastured meats and cheeses, gourmet baked goods, artisan crafts and more. Open on Saturdays from 9a until 1p, May –October, at the E. Whitehead St., Highway 18 N. entrance to Crouse Park.

Crouse House Pickers: Come to listen or sit in on this informal bluegrass and old-time music jam. 6p each Monday at Crouse Park.

Historic 1908 Courthouse Jam: Every Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p in Independence, VA. Local musicians jam in this historic setting. 276-773-2471 Alleghany Jubilee: Dance or listen to local bands performing traditional mountain music every Tuesday and Saturday beginning at 7p. 25 N. Main St. 336-372-4591 Blue Ridge Music Center: Weekend concerts and special programs June through mid-October, Parkway Mile Post 213. www.BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org 276-236-5309 Saturday Music in the Park: Bring a lawn chair or blanket to spread on the lawn of Crouse Park, Sparta, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Check for details www.CoolSparta.com 800-372-5473 EVENTS CALENDAR Empty Bowls 2014: Feed your soul as well as your body. Come and support a hunger free community at the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. Supports Solid Rock Food Closet, April 24 11a-2p.

Summer Jamboree: There are many special activities Memorial Day through Labor Day calendared later in the year. Check the online calendar at CoolSparta.com or drop by the Visitors' Center, 58 South Main, for an Events Calendar. Our foyer is always open.

Memorial Ceremony & Parade: Saturday, May 23. Courthouse lawn ceremony at 1p, parade follows.

Wine Festivals: Amateur winemakers showcase their talent at the Grapestompers/ThistleMeadow Winery in Laurel Springs, Saturday, June 20, 12n-4p. In the fall, the annual Wine Tasting features area vintners, Sunday, Oct. 4, 12n-5p. www.ThistleMeadowWinery.com 336-359-2995 or 800-233-1505 Tour de Mountains: A day of bicycling up, down and around the Blue Ridge Mountains that surround the community of Sparta, North Carolina. You choose your ride distance with 25, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mile planned routes. Rides provide fully stocked rest stops every 10 to 15 miles and SAG support: June 13. Details at TourdeMountains.com or call 336-372-2944.

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Studio Tours: Local artisans and craftspeople open their studios to demonstrate their handiwork: June 19-21 and Oct. 16-18. Details at NCMountainArtsAdventure.com Mud Sling: See how far the big trucks can go through the sea of mud at the County Fairgrounds, 1521 US 21 South. Call 800-372-5473 or check the calendar at CoolSparta.com for dates and times.

July 4th: Everyone is invited to Sparta, NC, Saturday evening, July 4, to tailgate at Alleghany High School beginning at 6p and stay for fireworks at dusk. Music provided. Concessions available. Sparta’s Independence Day Parade is also held Saturday, July 4, beginning at 2p. 800-372-5473 Art in the Barn: Come out and find treasures at the Art in the Barn event from July 2nd through July 4th from 10a to 5p at the Motsinger's barn. For more information, call 336-363-2890 or 336-372-4604.

Alleghany Fiddlers Convention: The best of traditional mountain music in competition, July 17-18 at the County Fairgrounds, 1521 US 21 South, Sparta. AlleghanyFiddlersConvention.com Craft and Quilting Weekend: This double event weekend offers something for everyone. The Alleghany Quilters' Guild Show is at the Black Building of the County Fairgrounds, 1521 US 21 South ,Friday & Saturday, July 24-25, 10a-4p (336-372-5838). The Blue Ridge Mountain Fair is at Crouse Park (2 blocks behind the Courthouse) in downtown Sparta Friday, 3-6p, & Saturday, 9a-5p (336-363-3099).

Annual VFW Car Show: The VFW Car Show will be in the NAPCO parking lot, 120 Trojan Ave., Saturday, August 1 from 7a-4p (336-372-5573).

Mountain Heritage Festival: Some 100 food and craft vendors and demonstrators spread out on Main Street for this celebration of mountain life Saturday, Sept. 19, 10a – 4:30p. Music and dance entertainment. Sparta-NC.com/heritage 800-372-5473 Trunk or Treat: Celebrate Halloween at Trunk or Treat in Crouse Park on Oct. 31. Decorate your vehicle for young ones to get treats from your trunk, under your hatch or pickup bed. Costume contest at 6 p.m. Prizes for best costume and best vehicle decoration. Concessions available. Open to any and all.

High Country Lights: Thanksgiving through New Years Day, over 100,000 lights will be choreographed to sixty minutes of music at Glade Creek Fire Department on Glade Valley Road, 6.4 miles from its intersection with US 21 and 5.3 miles from the intersection with NC 18. The lights will be running every night, Sunday through Thursday from 6p-10p and Friday and Saturday from 6p-11p. highcountrylights.com Christmas in the Mountains: Beginning Nov. 15 and continuing until Dec. 24, local farms open their fields to let visitors choose the perfect Christmas tree to be fresh cut, baled and secured to their vehicle for the ride home. www.Sparta-NC.com/choose Christmas Parade: Floats will wind down Sparta’s Main Street, beginning at 2p on Saturday, Nov. 28.

The Singing Christmas Tree will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at 7p at First Baptist Church, 202 South Main Street, Sparta. No admission is charged, but reservations are recommended. 336-372-8446 The annual Christmas Craft Fair: Find a special handmade gift, Saturday, Dec. 5, 9a-4:30p, in the Black Building at the County Fairgrounds.

For more events throughout the year, check our calendar at www.CoolSparta.com or call 800-372-5473 or 336-372-5473.

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Mountain Life • Advocacy, Trade & Support Groups • Christmas Tree Farms • Churches & Ministries • Clubs & Civic Organizations Advocacy Trade & Support Groups Alleghany Christmas Tree Association PO Box 892 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2526 www.alleghanycta.com Alleghany County Community Foundation 74 13th Ave., NE Hickory NC 28601 828-328-1237

• Farms • Industry & Manufacturing • Service Organizations

Alleghany Lives 3152 US 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4059 Alleghany Rifle Association P O Box 986 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0878 www.alleghanyrifleclub.com

Better Business Bureau of Northwest NC 500 W. 5th St., Suite 202 Winston Salem NC 27101 www.nccommunityfoundation.org 800-777-8348 www.bbb.org Alleghany County Democratic Party Friends of Alleghany Library P O Box 248 2076 Memorial Park Dr. Sparta NC Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8140 336-372-5573 www.ncdp.org www.NWRL.org See ad on page 13.

Alleghany County Republican Party Miles J.O.B. Fund PO Box 416 565 S. Main Street Roaring Gap NC 28668 Sparta NC 28675 336-363-9598 336-372-5646 www.alleghanygop.org www.jobfund.org Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 226 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7844 www.alleghanypcc.org

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Save A Pet Foundation of Alleghany P O Box 44 Sparta NC 28675 704-880-7876 www.petfinder.com/shelters/alleghany.html

VFW Post 7034 1193 Hwy 21 S. Sparta NC 28675 336-200-0083 Christmas Tree Farms Alleghany Christmas Tree Association PO Box 892 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2526 www.alleghanycta.com Blue Ridge Christmas Trees 904 Rivers Edge Rd. Sparta NC 28675 336-745-5766

www.blueridgechristmastrees.com

Blue Ridge Trees 1622 Hwy 18N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5322 Edwards Choose & Cut 1767 Big Oak Road Ennice NC 28623 336-657-3463 www.edwardsfamilyfarms.com

Evergreen Trail Christmas Farms P O Box 1523 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-1254 www.evergreentrailchristmasfarms.com

Gambill Farms 609 Shiloh Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4172

McInnis Tree Farm 468 Presnell Rd. Ennice NC 28623 336-657-8072

Riverbend Tree Farms Farmer Road Sparta NC 28675 336-363-4351 www.riverbendtrees.com

Motsinger Trees at Pine Shadows Farm 147 Camp Butler Rd. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2065 www.motsingertrees.com

Churches & Ministries

Joe Edwards Christmas Tree Farm 103 Gallery Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 www.blueridgefineart.com

Nelson's Christmas Trees 904 Fraser Road Sparta NC 28675 336-363-4398

Lil' Grandfather Mtn. Choose & Cut Farm 15371 NC Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-372-9613 www.lilgrand.com

Pardue Farms 830 Pardue Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8106

Maines Tree Farm 113 Bob's Ln Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2901 www.mainestreefarm.com

www.nelsonschristmastrees.com

www.parduetreefarms.blogspot.com

Richard Woodie Tree Farm 499 Antioch Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0469 www.rwtreefarm.com

Christ Episcopal Church 2543 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7983 www.christchurchalleghany.org Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 1276 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3070 www.ccfsparta.org First Baptist Church of Sparta 202 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8446

www.spartafirstbaptistchurch.com

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Mountain Life Churches & Ministries

Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center 124 Pendry Drive Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2951 www.laurelridge.org Sparta Church of God 99 Moxley Hollow Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4212 www.spartachurchofgod.com Sparta Presbyterian Church 160 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5045 www.spartapresbyterian.org Sparta United Methodist Church 190 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4441 www.umcsparta.com St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church 29 Highland Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8846 Clubs & Civic Organizations American Cancer Society 4-A Oak Branch Drive Greensboro NC 27407 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org

New River Shrine Club 2784 US 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-712-5580 Rotary Club of Alleghany P O Box 1293 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7158 www.sparta-nc.com/rotary Sparta Lions Club P.O. Box 1002 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7573 www.spartalions.lionwap.org Farms Chilly Water Farms, LLC 442 Laurel Glenn Church Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2552 www.chillywaterfarmllc.com Cross Creek Farm 2416 Nile Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8574 www.crosscreekfarmnc.com Dogs by Debbie -The Gentle Farm 2418 Grandview Dr., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2039 www.dogsbydebbie.com Gambill Farms 609 Shiloh Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4172

Industrial & Manufacturing Amano Pioneer Eclipse Corp.

1 Eclipse Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8080 www.pioneer-eclipse.com International Pipes & Accessories, LLC 1731 U.S. Hwy 21 S. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5521 www.drgrabow.net NAPCO, Inc. 120 Trojan Ave. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5228 www.napcousa.com New River Artisans 528 Piney Creek School Rd Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2216 www.newriverartisans.com Parker Sales & Service 69 Parker Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2812 www.psasinc.com Service Organizations Alleghany Cares, Inc 25 Womble St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5959 www.alleghanycares.com See our ad on page 50.

Alleghany County Community Foundation 74 13th Ave. NE, Hickory NC 28601 828-328-1237

www.nccommunityfoundation.org

Alleghany County Cooperative Extension 90 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5597 www.Alleghany.CES.NCSU.edu

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Alleghany Partnership for Children 994 North Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2846 www.alleghanykids.com

Sparta Revitalization Committee PO Box 1020, Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.renewspartanc.org

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission 1747 Hwy 21 N., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7284 www.brocinc.com

Special Olympics Alleghany 266 Chestnut Hill Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-306-4555 www.sonc.net

Miles Job Fund 565 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 www.jobfund.org Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club 389 Phipps Dairy Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2213 Sparta Lions Club P.O. Box 1002, Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7573 www.spartalions.lionwap.org 13

Featured Artists Woodcraft has always played an important role in Sparta and Alleghany County. Wood is plentiful and in our early history, it was valued less for its beauty and more for functionality as it was used to create utensils, furniture, cabinets and buildings in this Blue Ridge Mountain frontier culture.

Wood’s significance has grown and today art and function combine as artisans meld beauty with benefit in their creations.

Blue Ridge Woodcrafters was founded by John Brady, who retired in 2001 from 31 years in education as a school teacher and principal. It was then that he turned his woodworking hobby into a second career. He began in his basement crafting his signature accessories and utensils for kitchen and the home from strips of native woods glued into a solid piece such that each item shows the beauty of several tree species.

Today, his standalone shop and studio at 593 Andrews Ridge Road, Sparta, turns out a variety of home accessories, each the color and texture of numerous native woods, as well as tables, benches and small furniture pieces.

These larger pieces are created on an as-ordered basis. His best sellers remain some of his first creations, sturdy cutting boards and lazy susans.

They are as durable as they are beautiful, and customers can expect them to last a lifetime. To serve his returning customers, John is forever looking for new accessories to create that blend functional design and elegant form. His casserole tray is a unique solution to a long-standing challenge of how to transport hot dishes to covered-dish events without spilling one’s prize recipe.

Carolina Farm Table, formerly Designs in Wood, is a custom furniture shop which specializes in farm tables, hutches and other hand crafted pieces for the home. John and Penny Ulery began Designs In Wood in 1972 in San Diego, California. They moved to Sparta in 1980, and bought the remaining half of the old Lowe’s Hardware building next to the law enforcement center at the corner of East Doughton and Alleghany Street, where the shop still currently resides.

John and Penny have been selling at art and antique shows for the past 30 years, working with clients all over the United States, and have won numerous awards for the craftsmanship and design of their work. Their interest in furniture these days is focused on custom pieces such as traditional furniture like farm tables, sideboards, and hutches. What began as a small woodworking shop that made hand carved mirrors and birdhouses, has developed into Carolina Farm Table.

Today, along with their son Devin, and a small group of talented craftsmen, they build custom furniture.

Skilled in design, advertising and business, Devin has brought quite a bit to the “table.” Born and raised in Sparta, he is focused on internet sales and sees the potential for local business growth. He looks forward to what the future holds for both Carolina Farm Table, and the town of Sparta. They have a growing staff of seven, who take great pride in their work. Devin’s wife Anna helps in photography, A Bird In

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Carolina Farm Table is open by appointment only, as it is a true woodworking shop, but love to have visitors come and check them out. They are excited about the Sparta Studio Tour in June and October, and look forward to being part of this growing event. “From our home to yours...”

Horton's Cabinets - Phil Horton was raised by his grandparents and learned his trade working beside his grandfather Edwin Lyon. Since opening his own shop in 1990, Horton’s Cabinets has been building high-end cabinets and providing custom mill work for homes and businesses in Alleghany County as well as surrounding counties and clients in the North Carolina Piedmont.

Located at 4222 US 21 South, Sparta, the shop employs six craftsmen and one dog. His company has grown by word of mouth as the quality of the work speaks for itself. Its primary clients are architects, interior decorators and home owners.

Phil has a strong commitment to his community as well as to the quality of his work. He recently donated a pair of custom entry doors for the home of the local VFW, Post 7034. They can be viewed at 1193 U.S. 21, Sparta. They demonstrate a can-do attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges. Phil says that if you can show him a picture, he can build it!

His work has been featured in Builders/Architecture, Southern Living, Country Living and VFW, the national magazine of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

A Bird In Hand ... by Dan is the creation of local carver Dan Abernathy. In his work, he has taken woodworking to a pure art form as he creates lifelike reproductions of some of natures most delicate creatures. From age 4 when Dan thought he could put salt on the tail of snow birds and catch them, his work has been informed by a lifelong interest and fascination with birds.

What began as a hobby has became a major focus for the past 26 years.

The lush woods and pastures of the mountains surrounding his shop at 292 Walnut Branch Church Road, Sparta, offer a feast of different birds to observe, photograph, study and then bring to life in wood.

His carving studies began at John C. Campbell Folk School and later under 3 Ward Foundation “Best In World” master carvers, as he added their specific techniques to his own unique style. For the past 10 years he has taught bird carving at John C. Campbell Folk School As a past member of Southern Highlands Craft Guild and Piedmont Craftsmen, he has received many cash prizes and awards as he exhibited his work in juried art shows and museums in the Southeast. In 2002 he exhibited a bird carved explicitly for the White House Christmas Tree.

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Shopping • Apparel • Arts & Crafts • Book Sales • Cell Phones • Christmas Stores • Convenience Stores • Electronics & Video • Flooring & Wall Coverings • Florists • Fruits,Vegetables & Meats • Furniture & Home Décor Apparel Gill's Jeans & Things 42 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8856

• Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles • Groceries & Food Markets • Hardware Stores • Jewelry Stores • Office Supplies & Equipment • Pharmacies • Sporting Goods & Gun Shops • Thrift Stores & Consignment Sales • Wineries & Wine Making Supplies • Wood Stoves

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4604 www.caterpots.com

Carolina West Wireless 1397 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro NC 28697 800-235-5007 www.carolinawest.com

Christmas Stores Delta's Goodies 36 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Blue Ridge Christmas Trees 336-372-5838 904 Rivers Edge Road www.sparta-nc.com/delta Sparta NC 28675 336-745-5766 S&L Outdoor Sports Supply Mangum Pottery of www.blueridgechristmastrees.com 38 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Turkey Knob 280 Turkey Hollow Ln 336-372-5686 Sparta NC 28675 Convenience Stores www.sloutdoors.com 336-372-5291 See ad on page 19.

Betty's Convenience www.magnumpottery.com Store & Deli The Posh Fox Mangum-Cater on Main 235 N. Main Street of Roaring Gap 24 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Sparta NC 28675 10927 US Highway 21 South 336-200-2414 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-372-4530 See ad on page 19.

336-363-3999 Pro Stop www.theposhfoxofroaringgap.com Pottery Place of Sparta See ad on page 17.

10806 US Hwy 21 South 555 N Main Street Roaring Gap NC 28668 Sparta NC 28675 Touch of Grace 336-363-9000 38 S Main Street 336-372-3443 Sparta NC 28675 Twin Oaks General Store See ad on page 3.

336-372-5551 & Café Woodcrafts by Hedrick 24 US Hwy 221 N Wrenn's Nest 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 16 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5470 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6556 336-572-2814 Electronics & Video Book Sales Art & Craft Store 21 Wireless, Inc. Books 'N Friends Alleghany Arts & Crafts 35 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 665 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 36 N. Main Street 336-372-5155 336-372-CELL Sparta NC 28675 See ad on page 13. www.my21wireless.com 336-372-1776 See ad on the back cover.

Cell Phones Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Alleghany Electronics 21 Wireless, Inc. Sparta NC 28675 665 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 665 S. Main St. Sparta NC 336-372-1710 28675 336-372-3474 336-372-CELL www.sparta-nc.com/brwoodcrafters See ad on page 34. www.my21wireless.com See ad on page 10.

See ad on the back cover.

Murphy's Mercantile 18 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1988 See ad on page 17.

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Flooring & Wall Coverings Custom Wall & Floor Covering 1585 U.S. Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4730 Florists Halsey Drug / The Blossom Shop 55 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5599

www.boonedrug.com/pharmacies

Fruits, Vegetables & Meats Alleghany Farmer's Market 60 Cherry Street Sparta NC 28675 336-406-6432 See ad on page 13.

Alleghany Meat Center 116 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4343 See ad on page 19.

Chilly Water Farm 442 Laurel Glenn Church Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2552 www.chillywaterfarmllc.com

The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap 10927 US Highway 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3999

Cross Creek Farm 2416 Nile Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8574 www.crosscreekfarmnc.com

See ad on page 17.

Furniture & Home DĂŠcor Carolina Farm Table 64 Alleghany Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8995 www.carolinafarmtable.com See feature on page

www.theposhfoxofroaringgap.com

Touch of Grace 38 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5551 Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles Adams Jewelers 381 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4653 www.adams-jewelers.com

Delta's Goodies 36 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5838 www.sparta-nc.com/delta

Murphy's Mercantile 18 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1988 See ad on page 17.

The Farmhouse on Main 285 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1652

Ofelia's on Main 4 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2882

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Shopping Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles Lowes Foods 665 Hwy 21 S The Farmhouse on Main Sparta NC 28675 285 S Main Street 336-372-5691 Sparta NC 28675 www.lowesfoods.com 336-372-1652 Hardware Stores The Vintage Cottage Ice Cream Parlor & Gift Boutique Blevins Building Supply 7258 US Hwy 21 South 15 N Main Street Glade Valley NC 28627 Sparta NC 28675 336-363-2216 336-372-7837

Pharmacies

Wild Woody's 14234 Highway 18S Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-984-8088 See ad on page 22.

Farmers Hardware 11 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8990

Sports Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5686 www.sloutdoors.com See ad on page 19.

Jewelry

Thrift Store & Consignment Sales

Wrenn's Nest 16 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-572-2814 Groceries & Food Markets Alleghany Farmer's Market 60 Cherry Street Sparta NC 28675 336-406-6432 See ad on page 13.

Alleghany Meat Center 116 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4343 See ad on page 19.

Food Lion, Inc. 381 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5585 www.foodlion.com

Halsey Drug / The Blossom Shop 55 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5599 www.boonedrug.com/pharmacies Sporting Goods & Gun Shops

www.blevinsbuildingsupplyinc.com S&L Outdoor

Adams Jewelers 381 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4653 www.adams-jewelers.com Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 www.blueridgefineart.com See ad on page 5.

Office Supplies & Equipment Quality Business Services 101 6th St., Suite 15 North Wilkesboro NC 28659 336-838-2957

Alleghany Cares, Inc 25 Womble Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5959 www.alleghanycares.com See ad on page 50.

Alleghany Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop 11372 US Hwy 21 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3194 www.amhsparta.org/thrift.html Wineries & Wine Making Supplies Grapestompers 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 www.grapestompers.com Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 www.thistlemeadowwinery.com See ad on page 18.

Wood Stoves G&B Energy 1070 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com See ad on page 30.

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Featured Member Murphy’s Mercantile: Find Something Unique, Take It Home Murphy’s Mercantile was born out of a need for Christmas gifts in 2005. Chrysty Murphy had left her job to attend school and had no gifts. She wondered if she could make something.

Her mother was an artist, and growing up without much was made easier by her mother’s ability to look around the home and create crafts and works of art from what was already available there. So Chrysty, who is rather ‘crafty’ herself, started looking around her own home, and found her daughter’s tights that had been put in the ‘donate’ bag. From those tights she created several snowmen! She took them to her aunt’s beauty shop, to see what her aunt thought of them, and one of the customers there asked if Chrysty sold them.

From that humble beginning, Chrysty received an order and ended up making almost 100 snowmen! She moved on from there to creating folk art dolls, more snowmen, painting on spoons, and trying other different things.

Chrysty opened the store, now located at 18 S Main Street, Sparta, in 2011 and realized quickly that the hand-made items went so fast, she needed to add other items to fill up the space in the store. She started by adding scarves and now at Murphy’s Mercantile you may also purchase unique ladies apparel and outerwear, ladies accessories, jewelry, handbags, and of course, lots of scarves! There are also some home décor items, and a selection of items are either locally made, North Carolina made, or made in the USA. In Murphy’s you can purchase soap that is made right here in Sparta, by a Sparta native. You may also purchase candles made in North Carolina, and folk art made by Chrysty herself.

When asked what the most popular item in the store is, it is an easy answer. Scarves!

You can even get a demonstration on how to ‘wear’ your scarf, or watch a video on their Facebook page. The next best seller would be their leggings. Wearing the leggings is self-explanatory, no demo needed!

Murphy’s Mercantile was recognized as the 2014 Retail Merchant of the Year at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. Murphy’s Mercantile is known for their friendly staff who offer personalized shopping experiences to all who enter their door. So stop by and check out the great selection, Monday-Saturday from 10 am till 5 pm. From now until Christmas, Murphy’s will be open until 6 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

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Dining & Catering When You Come, Come Hungry!

• Catering • Coffee Shops • Delis

Catering Becca's Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop 21 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7888 Motley's BBQ & Catering 4917 Hwy 113, Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2191 River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center 58 Blue Ridge St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2695

• Ice Cream Shops • Restaurants

Pro Stop 10806 US Hwy 21 S., Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-9000

Mis Arados 403 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1414

Ice Cream Shops

Motley's BBQ & Catering 4917 Hwy 113, Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2191

Mustard Seed Café 38 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7444 The Vintage Cottage Ice Cream Parlor & Gift Boutique

Mustard Seed Café 38 S Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7444

Restaurants

Nikola's Restaurant 10498 Hwy 21 S., Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-6060

Becca's Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop 21 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7888

Pizzeria 665 S Main St., Suite 125 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8885

Delis

Brown's Family Restaurant 115 Jones St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3400

Betty's Convenience Store & Deli 235 N. Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4530

Buckaroo's Grille 9431 Hwy 93, Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2825 www.buckaroogrille.com

River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center 58 Blue Ridge St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2695

Food Lion, Inc. 381 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5585 www.foodlion.com

Burger King 477 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7440

The Pines of Sparta 577 N Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4242

Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge 14300 Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8008 www.freebornes.com

Twin Oaks General Store & Café 24 Hwy 221, Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5470

Coffee Shops Becca's Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop 21 North Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7888

Lowes Foods 665 Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5691 www.lowesfoods.com

15 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675

336-372-7837

www.highmeadowsinnnc.com

Tex Mex Restaurant 1046 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1955

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Come Stay With Us • Apartments • Campgrounds & RV Developments • Conference & Retreat Centers • Bed & Breakfast Inns • Hotels/Motels • Vacation Rental Cabins & Homes

Apartments New Sparta LLC Pine Ridge Apartments 47 Poplar St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8668

www.sparta-nc.com/pineridgeapts

Ridgeview Apartments 218 E. Whitehead St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4752 See ad on page 26.

Campgrounds & RV Developments Blue Ridge Parkway Doughton Park MP 241 Sparta NC 28675 828-298-0398 www.nps.gov.blri Miller's Camping 793 Miller Rd., Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2828 www.millerscamping.com

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Guide to ammenities at Bed & Breakfast Inns, Motels and Vacation Rentals Cable/Dish TV

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Internet

Hot Tub

DVD/VCR

Pets Allowed

Handicap Access

Microwave

Refrigerator

Mountain Side Campground & Cabins 732 Mountain Side Drive Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8487

www.mountainsidecampground.com

New River State Park 358 New River State Park Rd., Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-982-2587 www.ncparks.gov Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Rd., Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2267 www.rivercampUSA.com Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-957-8185 www.ncparks.gov

Wild Woody's 14234 Hwy 18S, Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-984-8088 See our ad on page 22.

Conference & Retreat Centers Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Rd., Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2604 www.campcheerio.org Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center 124 Pendry Dr., Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2951 www.laurelridge.org The Clubhouse at River Country Estates 139 Pear Tree Lane Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2585 www.rivercountryestates.com

Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast Inn 12668 Hwy 18 S., Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2341 888-799-5194 www.doughtonhallbandb.com

Alleghany Unique Rentals 1103 Mahogany Rock Rd., & 50 Bald Knob Rd., Sparta NC 28675 www.sparta-nc.com/aur 336-372-4191 888-372-5244 See our ads on page 26.

$90 4br

$65-80 3units

Glade Valley Bed and Breakfast 330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8811 800-538-0358 www.gladevalley.com See our ads on pages 25, 26.

Bald Knob Farm House 50 Bald Knob Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4191 888-336-372-5244 www.sparta-nc.com/aur/baldknob.html See our ads on page 26.

Bed & Breakfast Inns

$110-143 5br

$90 4br

Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 1740 Halsey Knob Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6868 www.harmonyhillbnb.com

Blue Ridge Mountain House 764 Bullhead Rd., Sparta NC 28675 910-526-6734 See our ad on page 22. www.sparta-nc.com/mountainhouse

$110-160 5br

Varies 3br

Hotels/Motels

Cabin at Glade Valley 330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8811 800-538-0358 www.gladevalley.com See our ads on pages 25, 26.

Alleghany Inn 341 N. Main Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2501 888-372-2501 www.alleghanyinn.com See our ad on page 24. $57-89 64rms

Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge 14300 Hwy 18 S. Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8008 www.freebornes.com $75-175 14units

Grayson Inn & Suites 155 Rainbow Circle Dr., Independence VA 24348 276-773-3313 www.grayson-inn.com $75-90 30rms

High Meadows Inn 10498 Hwy 21 S., Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-6060 800-585-6309 www.highmeadowsinnnc.com $45-99 35rms

Vacation Rental Cabins, Homes & Condos Absolute Heaven Ladybug Lane Sparta NC 28675 207-521-4843 $125

2br

$150-165 1br

Chestnut House 68 Duncan St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5244 www.sparta-nc.com/aur/chestnut.html $100-110 3br

Dairy Barn Loft or Parlor 1103 Mahogany Rock Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4191 888-336-372-5244 www.sparta-nc.com/aur/dairybarn.html $65 2-4br

Deerwood Park Communities 206 Bear Lodge Dr., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8256 866-686-5263 www.deerwoodpark.com $160 3-4br

Fox Den Mountain Cabin 135 Fox Trail, Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2162 www.sparta-nc.com/FoxDen $80-100 2br

Longview Cabin Rental 231 Legra Rd., Piney Creek NC 28663 704-506-0050 www.sparta-nc.com/LongView $125-140 3br

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• All New Televisions • Cable TV: 60+ Channels • Electronic Door Locks • Free Wireless Internet • Microwaves & Refrigerators • Conference Room • Close to The New River, Blue Ridge Pkwy., & Golf Courses • Fairgrounds Nearby • Restaurant on Premises

Proudly using solar power!

Check rates and make reservations online at our secure site www.AlleghanyInn.com

Free use of the Alleghany Wellness Center and Pool 341 N. Main St. • Sparta, NC 28675 • 336.372.2501 • fax: 336.372.4431 Toll Free Reservations: 888.372.2501 24

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Mahogany Rock Roost 1137 Mahogany Rock Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4191 888-372-5244 www.sparta-nc.com/aur/mahoganyrock.html See our ad on page 26. $80 4br

Miles Vacation Rentals 565 South Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 800-553-2322 www.milesnc.com/vacationrentals_1.htm See our ad on page 28. $125-175 2-5br

Mountain Dreams Realty 3647 US Hwy 21 S., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1622 800-513-1622 www.mtndreamsrealty.com See our ad on page 2.

Tranquility Unlimited 181 Pine River Lane, Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8260 www.sparta-nc.com/Tranquility See our ad on page 26. $135 2br

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 Hwy 21 S., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5773 800-524-9041 www.sparta-nc-real-estate.com See our ad on page 25. $85-125 2-4br

Windswept Cabin at Red Roof Farm 5180 Nile Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1899 www.sparta-nc.com/redrooffarm $85-125 2br

$79-137 1-5br

Mountain Side Campground & Cabins 732 Mountain Side Dr. Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8487 www.mountainsidecampground.com $95 3cabins

North Carolina Retreat at Little River 307 Pleasant View Lane, Ennice NC 28623 910-791-9498 www.pagesbyluna.com/jbgcabin/ $100 2br

Olde Beau Golf Club Villas 720 Olde Beau Blvd., Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3333 / 800-752-1634 www.oldebeau.com See our ad on page 7. $130-265 1-4br

Serenity Plus 1114 Tayson Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-787-4874 800-513-1622 www.mtndreamsrealty.com See our ad on page 26. $100 1br

The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway 41 Pit Row Ln Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-869-3145 www.theplaceontheblueridgeparkway.com $150-175 3br

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Real Estate & Construction • Architects

• Building Supplies • Cabinetry & Woodworking • Construction, General Contractors & Renovations • Electricians & Plumbers • Excavating & Hauling • Heating & AC Equipment • Home & Condo Developments & Gated Communities • Land Surveying • Manufactured Housing • Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing • Painting • Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers • Windows • Wood Stoves

Architects Miller Architecture 715 North Church St., Ste. 140, Charlotte NC 28202 704-337-8500 www.millerarchitecture.com See ad on page 28.

Building Supplies Blevins Building Supply 7258 US Hwy 21 S., Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2216 800-445-9241 www.blevinsbuildingsupplyinc. com Chandler Concrete 23 Birch Lane, Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4348 www.chandlerconcrete.com Cabinetry & Woodworking Caldwell Construction 10886 US Hwy 21 S., Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2693

Construction, General Contractors & Renovations Andrews Construction/ Riverside Log Homes/ Stoneridge Estates 1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5560 www.riversideloghomes.net See ad on page 32.

Better-View Renovations 426 Rockhouse Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4545

www.better-viewrenovationsinc.com

See ad on page 31.

Brad Miller Construction 325 Front Street Sparta NC 28675 336-823-2291 See ad on page 28.

Caldwell Construction Co. 10886 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2693

www.jamescaldwellconstruction.com

www.jamescaldwellconstruction.com Country Comfort Homes

Horton's Cabinets 4222 US Hwy 21 S., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1818 See ad on page 29.

42 New River Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1501 www.countrycomforthomes.com David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-8818 See ad on page 28.

Davis Construction Company 389 Bear Creek Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5294 www.studioredwood.com See ad on page 28.

J Billings Masonry 351 Doell Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6209 J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4974 See ad on page 32.

Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395 www.shawbrothersinc.com See ad on page 32.

Electricians & Plumbers B&B Heating & Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0352 See ad on page 30.

Carolina Electrical Services 10886 Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2160

www.carolinaelectricalservices.com

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Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395 www.shawbrothersinc.com See ad on page 32.

Stanley Smith Plumbing 990 Mahoghany Rock Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1757 www.waterlinefinder.com Excavating & Hauling J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4974 See ad on page 32.

S.D. Wyatt Excavating 1925 Mahogany Rock Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2771 See ad on page 28.

Stanley Smith Plumbing 990 Mahoghany Rock Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1757 www.waterlinefinder.com

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Heating & AC Equipment Services B&B Heating & Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0352 See ad on page 30.

Catalyst Development LLC 25 Meadowview Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-9457

Deerwood Park Communities 206 Bear Lodge Dr. Sparta NC 28675 Carolina Heating and Air 336-372-8256 10886 Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap www.deerwoodpark.com NC 28668 336-363-3000 www.carolinaelectricalservices.

Miller Architecture com 715 North Church St. Suite 140 Charlotte NC 28202 Shaw Brothers Construction 704-377-8500 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley www.millerarchitecture.com NC 28627 336-657-8395 See ad on page 28. www.shawbrothersinc.com See ad on page 32.

Olde Beau Golf Club 729 Olde Beau Blvd. Roaring Gap Homes & Condo NC 28668 336-363-3333 Developments & Gated www.oldebeau.com Communities See ad on page 7.

Andrews Construction/ Riverside Log Homes/ Stoneridge Estates 1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 (336)372-5560 www.riversideloghomes.net See ad on page 32.

Ridgeway Manor Condominiums 2401 US Hwy 21N Sparta NC 28675 704-902-3923 www.ridgewaymanor.com See ad on page 4.

Real Estate & Construction Sparta Home Center 1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.spartahomecenter.com See ad on page 27.

Land Surveying Blue Ridge Surveying 114 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8635 www.blueridgesurveying.com Landlink Surveying, PLLC 518 Elk Creek Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6101 See ad on page 32.

Manufactured Housing Sparta Home Center 1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.spartahomecenter.com See ad on page 27.

Nurseries, Landscaping & Fencing

Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers

Improvements Unlimited P O Box 1932 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-7796 See ad on page 31.

Chris Jones, Realtor 07 S Jefferson Avenue West Jefferson NC 28694 336-657-1720 www.ashecountyrealestate.com

Scott's Landscaping 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1626 See ads on pages 33, 43 & 50.

Dixon Auction & Realty Co. 27 N. Main Street, Ste A Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8642 www.dixonauction-realty.com

Painting

High Meadows Real Estate 10436 U.S. Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3100 www.roaringgap.com See ad on page 11.

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-8818 See ad on page 28.

Miles Consolidated Companies 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 www.milesnc.com See ad on page 28.

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Real Estate & Construction Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers Mountain Dreams Realty 3647 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1622 www.mtndreamsrealty.com See ad on page 2.

Windows

Wood Stoves

Better-View Renovations 426 Rockhouse Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4545

G&B Energy 1070 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443

www.better-viewrenocationsinc.com

See ad on page 31.

www.gbenergy.com See ad on page 30.

Roaring Gap Realty, Inc. 10806 U.S. Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363.9999 www.roaringgaprealty.com Scenic Realty & Auction 10888 U. S. Hwy 21 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-1111 www.scenicrealty.com United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 U.S. Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5773 www.sparta-nc-real-estate.com See ad on page 25.

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Service Directory • Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services • Advertising, Marketing & Media • Architects • Art Classes • Attorneys • Automotive Parts & Service • Banks & Financial Services • Business Consultation & Counseling Services • Child Care • Cleaning Services & Property Care • Computer & Technology Services • Employment Services • Equipment & Event Rental • Funeral Homes Accounting Bookkeeping & Tax Services H & R Block 323 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4197 www.hrblock.com Advertising, Marketing & Media Alleghany Community Television, Inc. 115 Atwood Street, Suite B Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0825 www.actv.me Alleghany News 20 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8999 www.alleghanynews.com Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.presnellsonline.com

• Hair Care Salons & Related Services • Heating Oil / Propane • Insurance • Massage & Spa Services • Medical, Health & Fitness • Nursing Homes & Residential Care • Painting • Pet Care • Photography & Framing • Printing & Graphic Design • Security Systems • Transportation & Limousine Services • Utilities • Web Development • Wedding & Event Venues

Skyline Membership Corp/ Skybest Communications 199 Grayson Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1350 www.skybest.com See ad on page 38.

Attorneys Adams & Ivey, PLLC 58 South Grayson Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5519

Heather R. Klein, Attorney at Law 451 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7799 www.independencedeclaration.com www.heatherrklein.com See ad on page 36.

Architects Paglen Law & Mediation Miller Architecture 451 N. Main Street 715 North Church St. Ste.140 Sparta NC 28675 Charlotte NC 28202 336-372-6555 704-377-8500 www.paglenlaw.com www.millerarchitecture.co See ad on page 38.

See ad on page 28.

Stacy L. Adams, Art Classes Attorney at Law 45 N Main Street Studio Redwood Sparta NC 28675 16 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6999 336-372-7111 www.stacyadamslaw.com www.studioredwood.com See ad on page 34.

See our ad on page 5.

The Declaration 578D Guynn Shopping Center Independence VA 24348 276-773-2222

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Service Directory Automobile Parts & Service B&T Tire & Auto 1035 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5411 www.bandttireandauto.com See ad on page 12.

CARQUEST of Alleghany 256 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5545 See ad on page 50.

Automobile Parts & Service City Body Shop 32 Jones St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4833 See ad on page 34.

Banks & Financial Services Alpha Finance Company 38 East Cheek Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4777 BB&T Bank 173 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4326 www.bbt.com Carolina Farm Credit 282 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8587 www.carolinafarmcredit.com

First Community Bank 57 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2265 www.fcbresource.com See ad on page 43.

Grayson National Bank 98 S. Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2811 www.graysonnationalbank.com State Employees' Credit Union 381 S. Main St., #103 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7815 www.ncsecu.org Business Consultation & Counseling Services Alleghany News 20 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8999 www.alleghanynews.com Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.blueridgebdc.org Dialogue Matters LLP 563 Rector Rd. Ennice NC 28623 336-657-3032 www.dialoguematters.org

Edward Jones Investment 120 Grayson Street Galax VA 24333 276-236-2133 www.edwardjones.com

High Country Workforce Development Board 468 New Market Blvd Boone NC 28607 828-265-5434 www.highcountrywdb.com

Fifth Third Bank 406 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5631 www.53.com

KGWolf Consulting 623 Air Bellows Gap Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1600 www.kgwolf.com

First Citizens Bank & Trust 621 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5651 www.firstcitizens.com

Miles J.O.B. Fund 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 www.jobfund.org

Child Care Alleghany Partnership for Children 994 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2846 www.alleghanykids.com Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission 1747 Hwy 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7284 www.brocinc.com Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2604 www.campcheerio.org Cleaning Services & Property Care DAVHENCO, Inc. 110 Hall St Jonesville NC 28642 336-835-7393 www.davhenco.com See ad on page 39.

Computer & Technology Services Alleghany Electronics 665 S. Main St., #2 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3474 See ad on page 34.

KGWolf Consulting 623 Air Bellows Gap Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1600 www.kgwolf.com Skyline Membership Corp/ Skybest Communications 199 Grayson Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1350 www.skybest.com See ad on page 38.

Employment Services Alleghany Workforce Center 115 Atwood St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-9675 www.highcountrywdb.com

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Service Directory Equipment & Event Rental Scott's Landscaping 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1626 See ads on pages 33, 43 & 50.

Funeral Homes Grandview Memorial Funeral Home 789 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5621

Home Town Oil 1154 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7000 Insurance Alleghany Farm Bureau 120 Jones Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8274 www.ncfbins.com

BB&T Bank 173 S. Main St. www.grandviewfuneralhome.com Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4326 Twin County Funerals www.bbt.com 600 Glendale Drive First Community Bank Galax VA 24333 57 N. Main St. 276-236-9009 Sparta NC 28675 www.twincountyfunerals.com 336-372-2265 Hair Care & Salons www.fcbresource.com See ad on page 43.

Hair Gallery 21 & Skintastic Kelly B. Murphy Agency 393 N Main Sttreet 484 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6464 336-372-8717 www.nationwide.com Kreations Unlimited 1438 US Hwy 21S LifeStore Insurance Sparta NC 28675 112 S Main Street 336-372-5665 Sparta NC 28675 See ad on page 36.

336-372-7992 www.lifestoreinsurance.com Heating Oil/Propane See ad on page 40.

G&B Energy New River Insurance Agency 1070 N. Main St. 53 Cherry Street Sparta NC 28675 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 336-372-2100 www.gbenergy.com See ad on page 30.

Massage & Spa Services Hair Gallery 21 & Skintastic 393 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6464 Journey Wellness Center 393 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6464 www.journeywellnessstudio.com Rebecca Brown Massage Therapist 325 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1666 www.holistic-healthonline.com See ad on page 38.

Massage & Spa Services Studio Roxie 102 W. Doughton Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.studioroxie.com Medical Health & Fitness Alleghany Chiropractic Center 771 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2005 See ad on page 36.

Alleghany Eye Clinic 665 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2253 See ad on page 39.

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Medical Health & Fitness Alleghany Family Practice 214 Doctors St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5606 Alleghany Memorial Hospital 233 Doctors St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5511 www.amhsparta.org See ad on page 42.

Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 226 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7844 www.alleghanypcc.org Alleghany Wellness Center 508 Collins Rd. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2944

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Ashley Flowers Family Dentistry 507 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3434 www.spartasmiles.com

Holistic Health & Wellness 325 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1666 www.holistic-healthonline.com See ad on page 38.

Blue Ridge Medical Group 665 S Main Street #206 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5911 www.blueridgemd.com See ad on page 34.

Journey Wellness Studio 393 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6464 www.journeywellnessstudio.com

G. Terry Johnson, DDS, PA 147 Doctors Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8299 Genesis HealthcareAlleghany Center 179 Combs Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2441 www.genesishcc.com/alleghany See ad on page 42.

Keith Oliver, OD 18 S. Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4493 Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mt Airy NC 27030 888-789-2922 www.mtnvalleyhospice.org

Service Directory Rebecca Brown Massage Therapist 325 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1666 www.holistic-healthonline.com See ad on page 38.

Painting

Photography and Framing

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-8818 See ad on page 28.

Studio Roxie 102 W. Doughton Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.studioroxie.com

Nursing Homes & Residential Care

Pet Care

Printing & Graphic Design

Dogs By Debbie 2418 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2039 www.dogsbydebbie.com

Blue Ridge Graphics 418 Devotion Farm Way Thurmond NC 28683 336-874-2116 www.blueridgegraphics.com

Save A Pet Foundation of Alleghany P O Box 44 Sparta NC 28675 704-880-7876

Imaging Specialists, Inc. 3 North Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.imagingspecialists.net

Alleghany County Group Homes, Inc. 133 Health Services Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5671 Genesis HealthcareAlleghany Center 179 Combs Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2441 www.genesishcc.com/alleghany See ad on page 42.

www.petfinder.com/shlters/alleghany.html

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Service Directory Printing & Graphic Design Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.presnellsonline.com Transportation & Limousine Service Alleghany In Motion 90 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8747 www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov See ad on page 10.

Utilities Alleghany Cablevision 17 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2408

Blue Ridge Electric Membership 1889 US Hwy. 21 South Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4646 www.blueridgeemc.com See ad on the back cover.

Skyline Membership Corp/ Skybest Communications 199 Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1350 www.skybest.com See ad on page 38.

Web Development Blue Ridge Graphics 418 Devotion Farm Way Thurmond NC 28683 336-874-2116 www.blueridgegraphics.com

Imaging Specialists, Inc. 3 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.imagingspecialists.net Wedding & Event Venues Alexander Hall 24 Glade Valley Church Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-372-6874 Deerwood Park Communities 206 Bear Lodge Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8256 www.deerwoodpark.com Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast Inn 12668 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2341 www.doughtonhallbandb.com Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 1740 Halsey Knob Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6868 www.harmonyhillbnb.com Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995 www.thistlemeadowwinery.com See ad on page 18.

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21 Wireless, Inc. 336-372-2355 A Bird in Hand by Dan 336-372-2285 Absolute Heaven 207-521-4843 Adams & Ivey, PLLC 336-372-5519 Adams Jewelers 336-372-4653 Alexander Hall 336-372-6874 Alleghany Arts & Crafts 336-372-1776 Alleghany Arts Council 336-363-2312 Alleghany Cablevision 336-372-2408 Alleghany Cares, Inc. 336-372-5959 Alleghany Chiropractic Center 336-372-2005 Alleghany Christmas Tree Assoc. 336-372-2526 Alleghany Community Television 336-657-0825 Alleghany Community Theatre 336-359-8807 Alleghany County Community Foundation 828-328-1237 Alleghany County Cooperative Extension 336-372-5597 Alleghany County Democratic Party 336-372-8140 Alleghany County Farm Bureau 336-372-8274 Alleghany County Government 336-372-4179 Alleghany County Group Homes 336-372-5671 Alleghany County Republican Party 336-363-9598 Alleghany County School Administration 336-372-4345 Alleghany Electronics 336-372-3474 Alleghany Eye Clinic 336-372-2253 Alleghany Family Practice 336-372-5606 Alleghany Farmers Market 336-406-6432 Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society/Historical Museum 336-372-2115 Alleghany In Motion 336-372-8747 Alleghany Inn 336-372-2501 Alleghany Job Link 336-372-4464 Alleghany Jubilee 336-372-8676 Alleghany Lives 336-372-4059 Alleghany Meat Center 336-372-4343 Alleghany Memorial Hospital 336-372-5511 Alleghany Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop 336-372-3194 Alleghany News 336-372-8999 Alleghany Partnership for Children 336-372-2846 Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 336-372-7844 Alleghany Quilters Guild 336-725-4474 Alleghany Rifle Association, Inc. 336-657-0878 Alleghany Unique Rentals 336-372-4191 Alleghany Wellness Center 336-372-2944 Alpha Finance Company 336-372-4777 Amano Pioneer Eclipse Corp.

336-372-8080 American Cancer Society 800-227-5560 Andrews Construction/Riverside Log Homes/Stoneridge Estates 336-372-5560 Ashley Flowers Family Dentistry 336-372-3434 B&B Heating & Electrical 336-657-0352 B&T Tire & Auto 336-372-5411 Bald Knob Farm House 336-372-4191 BB&T Bank 336-372-4326 Becca’s Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop 336-372-7888 Better Business Bureau 800-777-8348 Betterview Renovations 336-372-4545 Betty's Convenience Store 336-372-4530 Blevins Building Supply 336-363-2216 Blue Ridge Business Development Center 336-372-1525 Blue Ridge Christian School 336-372-6900 Blue Ridge Christmas Trees 336-745-5766 Blue Ridge Electric Membership 336-372-4646 Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 336-372-1711

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Blue Ridge Graphics 336-874-2116 Blue Ridge Medical Group 336-372-5911 Blue Ridge Mountain House 910-526-6734 Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission 336-372-7284 Blue Ridge Parkway/ Doughton Park 828-298-0398 Blue Ridge Santa 336-657-3032 Blue Ridge Surveying 336-372-8635 Blue Ridge Trees 336-372-5322 Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 336-372-1710 Books 'N Friends, A Service of Friends of the Library 336-372-5155 Brad Miller Construction 336-823-2291 Brown's Family Restaurant 336-372-3400 Buckaroo's Grille 336-359-2825 Burger King 336-372-7440 Cabin at Glade Valley 336-657-8811 Caldwell Construction Company 336-363-2693 Camp Cheerio 336-363-2604 Carolina Electrical Services Co. 336-363-2160 Carolina Farm Credit 336-372-8587 Carolina Farm Table 336-372-8995 Carolina Heating & Air 336-363-3000 Carolina West Wireless 336-973-5000 CarQuest of Alleghany 336-372-5545 Catalyst Development 336-363-9457 Cater Pots 336-372-4604 Chandler Concrete 336-372-4348 Chestnut House 336-372-5244 Chilly Water Farm 336-372-2252 Chris Jones, Realtor 336-657-1720 Christ Episcopal Church 336-372-7983 City Body Shop 336-372-4833 Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 336-372-3070 Country Comfort Homes, Inc. 336-372-1501 Cross Creek Farm 336-372-8574 Custom Wall & Floor Covering 336-372-4730 Dairy Barn Loft or Parlor 336-372-4191 DAVHENCO, Inc. 336-835-7393 David Richards Painting 336-359-8818 Davis Construction 336-372-5294 Deerwood Park 336-372-8256 Delta’s Goodies 336-372-5838 Dialogue Matters 336-657-3032 Dixon Auction & Realty Co. 336-372-8642 Dogs By Debbie 336-372-2039 Doughton Hall B & B Inn 336-359-2341 Edward Jones Investments 276-236-2133 Edwards Choose & Cut 336-657-3463 Evergreen Trail Christmas Farms 336-657-1254 Farmers Hardware 336-372-8990 Fifth Third Bank 336-372-5631 First Citizens Bank & Trust 336-372-5651 First Community Bank 336-372-2265 Food Lion, Inc. 336-372-5585 Fox Den Mountain Cabin 336-372-2162 Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge 336-359-8008 Friends of Alleghany Library 336-372-5573 G&B Energy 336-372-4443 G. Terry Johnson, DDS, PA 336-372-8299 Gambill Farms 336-372-4172 Genesis HealthcareAlleghany Center 336-372-2441 Gills Jeans & Things 336-372-8856 Glade Valley Bed and Breakfast 336-657-8811 Grandview Memorial Funeral Home 336-372-5621 Grapestompers 336-359-2995 Grayson Inn & Suites 276-773-3313 Grayson National Bank 336-372-2811 H & R Block 336-372-4197 Hair Gallery 21 and Skintastic 336-372-6464

P hone Directory Halsey Drug / The Blossom Shop Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast Heather R. Klein, Attorney at Law High Country Workforce Dev. Board High Meadows Country Club High Meadows Inn High Meadows Real Estate Holistic Health and Wellness Home Town Oil Horton's Cabinets Imaging Specialists, Inc. Improvements Unlimited LLC International Pipes & Accessories J. Billings Masonry J. E. Woodie & Sons Jewelweed Studio Joe Edwards Christmas Tree Farm Journey Wellness Shop Keith Oliver, OD Kelly B. Murphy Agency KGWolf Consulting Kreations Unlimited Landlink Surveying, PLLC Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center LifeStore Insurance Lil' Grandfather Mtn. Choose & Cut Farm Longview Cabin Rental Lowes Foods Mahogany Rock Roost Maines Tree Farm Mangum Pottery of Turkey Knob Mangum-Cater on Main LLC McInnis Tree Farm Miles Consolidated Companies Miles J.O.B. Fund Miles Vacation Rentals Miller Architecture Miller's Camping Mis Arados Motley's BBQ & Catering Motsinger Trees Mountain Dreams Realty Mountain Side Campground & Cabins Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care Murphy's Mercantile Mustard Seed Café NAPCO, Inc. Nelson's Christmas Trees New River Artisans New River Country Club New River Insurance New River Shrine Club New River State Park New Sparta LLC / Pine Ridge Apartments Nikola's Restaurant North Carolina Retreat at Little River Ofelia's on Main Olde Beau Golf Club Paglen Law & Mediation Pardue Farms Parker Sales & Service

336-372-5599 336-372-6868 336-372-7799 828-265-5434 336-363-2622 336-363-6060 336-363-3100 336-372-1666 336-372-7000 336-372-1818 336-372-3002 336-657-7796 336-372-5521 336-372-6209 336-372-4974 336-372-7464 336-372-1711 336-372-6464 336-372-4493 336-372-8717 336-372-1600 336-372-5665 336-372-6101 336-359-2951 336-372-7992 336-372-9613 704-506-0050 336-372-5691 336-372-4191 336-363-2901 336-372-5291 336-200-2414 336-657-8072 336-372-5646 336-372-5646 336-372-5646 704-377-8500 336-359-2828 336-372-1414 336-359-2191 336-363-2065 336-372-1622 336-359-8487 888-789-2922 336-372-1988 336-372-7444 336-372-5228 336-363-4398 336-359-2216 336-372-4869 336-372-2100 336-712-5580 336-982-2587 336-372-8668 336-363-6060 910-791-9498 336-372-2882 336-363-3333 336-372-6555 336-372-8106 336-372-2812

Piney Creek Dirty Fingers Garden Club, Inc. 336-359-2141 Pottery Place of Sparta LLC 336-372-3443 Presnell's Printing & Photography 336-372-5989 Pro Stop 336-363-9000 Quality Business Services, Inc. 336-828-2957 Rebecca Todd Massage Therapist 336-372-1666 Richard Woodie Tree Farm 336-657-0469 Ridgeview Apartments 336-544-2300 Ridgeway Manor Condominiums 704-902-3923 Riverbend Tree Farm 336-363-4351 River Rock Grill & Sparta Family Fun Center 336-372-2695 Rivercamp USA 336-359-2257 Roaring Gap Club 336-363-2211 Roaring Gap Realty, Inc. 336-363-9999 Rotary Club of Alleghany 336-372-1423 S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 336-372-5686 S.D. Wyatt Excavating 336-372-2771 Save A Pet Foundation 704-880-7876 Scenic Realty & Auction 336-363-1111 Scott's Landscaping 336-372-1626 Serenity Plus 336-787-4874 Shaw Brothers Construction 336-657-8395 Skyline/Skybest Communications 336-372-1350 Sparta Church of God 336-372-4212 Sparta First Baptist Church 336-372-8446 Sparta Home Center 336-372-7488 Sparta Lions Club 336-372-7513 Sparta Presbyterian Church 336-372-5045 Sparta Revitalization Committee 336-372-8956 Sparta United Methodist Church 336-372-4441 Special Olympics Alleghany 336-306-4555 St Frances of Rome Catholic Church 336-372-8846 Stacy L. Adams, Attorney-at-Law 336-372-6999 Stanley Smith Plumbing Contractor 336-372-1757 State Employees' Credit Union 336-372-7815 Stone Mountain State Park 336-957-8185 Stout's Country Hearth 336-372-5400 Studio Redwood 336-372-7111 Studio Roxie 336-372-6544 Studio Tour 336-372-2885 TexMex Restaurant 336-372-1955 The Clubhouse at River Country Estates 336-359-2585 The Declaration 276-773-2222 The Farmhouse on Main 336-372-1652 The Pines of Sparta 336-372-4242 The Pizzeria 336-372-8885 The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway 336-869-3145 The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap 336-363-3999 The Priser Theatre-A Div. of Christian Bible Views 336-372-2039 The Vintage Cottage Ice Cream Parlor & Gift Boutique 336-372-7837 Thistle Meadow Winery, Inc. 336-359-2995 Touch of Grace 336-372-5551 Town of Sparta 336-372-4257 Tranquility Unlimited 336-372-8260 Twin County Funerals 276-236-9009 Twin Oaks General Store & Café 336-372-5470 United Country Foxfire Realty 336-372-5773 VFW Post 7034 336-200-0083 Wild Woody's 336-984-8088 Wilkes Community College 336-372-5061 Windswept Cabin 336-372-1899 Woodcrafts by Hedrick 336-372-6556 Wrenn’s Nest 336-572-2814

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Important Numbers DEMOGRAPHICS Avg. Annual Temperature: 50.1ºF Avg. January Temperature: 31 ºF Avg. July temperature: 68 ºF • Avg. annual rainfall: 50.8” Avg. annual snowfall: 21.9” Population: Alleghany County: 11,155 (2010 census) • Sparta, NC: 1789 (2010 census) Alleghany size: 234.7 sq. mi.

Elevation: 2,500-4,000 ft.

Highest Point: Catherine's Knob 4,175 ft.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Dial 911 for all emergencies! • Alleghany Memorial Hospital (336) 372-5511 Alleghany Sheriff (336) 372-4455 • Sparta Town Police (336) 372-4252 GOVERNMENT SERVICE NUMBERS Alleghany County Library (336) 372-5573 • Dept. of Social Services (336) 372-2411 Register of Deeds (336) 372-4342 • Drivers License (336) 372-6442 Public Transportation (336) 372-8747 Alleghany County Aministration (336) 372-4179 Town of Sparta (336) 372-4257 • County Planning Office (336) 372-2942 Sparta Town Zoning (336) 372-4257

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APPAREL Gill's Jeans & Things Murphy's Mercantile S&L Outdoor Sports Supply The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap Touch of Grace Wrenn's Nest

(C3) (D4) (D4) (L4) (D4) (D4)

ART & CRAFT STORES/STUDIOS A Bird in Hand by Dan Alleghany Arts & Crafts Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Art Blue Ridge Woodcrafters Cater Pots Jewelweed Studios Mangum Pottery Mangum-Cater on Main LLC New River Artisans Pottery Place of Sparta Stewart's Studio Redwood Studio Redwood Woodcrafts by Hedrick

(J3) (C3) (K3) (L3) (K3) (K4) (J2) (D4) (J2) (A2) (B3) (D4) (L3)

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Alleghany Jubilee Alleghany Wellness Center RiverCamp USA Sparta Family Fun Center The Magic Show

(C3) (A4) (J3) (F5) (D4)

BED & BREAKFAST INNS Doughton Hall B&B Glade Valley B&B Harmony Hill B&B

(J4) (L4) (J3)

BOOK SALES Books ‘N Friends

(C3)

CAMPGROUNDS & RVS Doughton Park Miller's Campground Mountain Side Campground & Cabins New River State Park Rivercamp USA Stone Mtn State Park Wild Woody's

(K4) (J4) (K4) (I3) (J3) (L4) (J4)

CELL PHONES 21 Wireless

(G5)

COFFEE SHOPS Becca's Backwoods Bean

(C3)

FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR Carolina Farm Table The Farmhouse on Main The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap Touch of Grace

(D2) (E5) (L4) (D4)

GAS/CONVENIENCE STORES Betty's Mart & Deli Pro Stop & Deli Twin Oaks General Store & Cafe

(B2) (L4) (K3)

GIFTS, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Adams Jewelers Blossom Shop/Halsey Drug Murphy's Mercantile Ofelia's on Main The Farmhouse on Main The Posh Fox of Roaring Gap The Sparta Store / Imaging Specialists

(F5) (D4) (D4) (D4) (E5) (L4) (C4)

The Vintage Cottage Touch of Grace Wild Woody's Wrenn's Nest

(C3) (D4) (J4) (D4)

GROCERY Alleghany Farmer's Market Alleghany Meat Center Food Lion Lowes Foods

(E3) (D5) (F5) (G6)

HARDWARE STORES Blevins Building Supplies Farmers Hardware

(A1) (D4)

HEALTH & FITNESS Alleghany Wellness Center Journey Wellness Studio

(A4) (A2)

ICE CREAM SHOPS Mustard Seed Cafe The Vintage Cottage

(D4) (C3)

JEWELRY Adams Jewelers

(F5)

MOTELS Alleghany Inn Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge Grayson Inn & Suites High Meadows Inn

(A2) (J4) (K1) (L4)

MUSEUMS Alleghany Historical Museum VFW Military Museum

(C4) (K3)

PARKS Crouse Park Doughton Park New River State Park Stone Mtn State Park

(D3) (K5) (I3) (L4)

PHARMACIES Halsey Drug/Blossom Shop

(D4)

RESTAURANTS & DELIS Becca's Backwoods Bean Betty's Mart & Deli Brown's Family Restaurant Buckaroo's Grille Burger King Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge Mis Arados Mexican Restaurant Motley's BBQ Mustard Seed Café Nikola's Restaurant Pizzeria River Rock Grill Tex Mex Restaurant The Pines The Pro Stop & Deli Twin Oaks General Store & Café

(C3) (B2) (D5) (J2) (E5) (J4) (E5) (J3) (D4) (L4) (G5) (F5) (G6) (A2) (L4) (K3)

SPORTING GOODS & GUN SHOPS S&L Outdoor Sports Supply

(D4)

THRIFT STORE & CONSIGNMENT Alleghany Cares AMH Thrift Shop

(B4) (L4)

WINERIES/WINE MAKING SUPPLIES Thistle Meadow Winery (J4)

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