2018 Sparta Magazine

SPARTA Authentically Alleghany County, NC

Sparta, Roaring Gap, Piney Creek, Laurel Springs, Glade Valley, Ennice, & Neighboring Communities

2018

Visitor & Business Guide

A PUBLICATION OF THE ALLEGHANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.Sparta-NC.com

BIG MOUNTAINS. SMALL TOWN VALUES. OUR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER.

Alleghany Memorial Hospital, in partnership with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, offers high quality inpatient services, a 24-hour physician-staffed ER, and access to top-tier physicians through nine Specialty Clinics.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 336.372.3254 today!

Specialty Clinics Cardiology Ear, Nose & Throat Gastroenterology General Surgery Hematology & Oncology Orthopedics Podiatry Pulmonary & Sleep Studies Urology services

Alleghany Memorial Hospital People you know. Care you trust. Here when you need us.

Specialty Clinic Appointments 336.372.3254

General Hospital Information 336.372.5511

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Welcome to Sparta, North Carolina............. 5 What To Do....................................................... 6 Events Calendar................................................8 Community.......................................................12 Featured Members.................................16 & 17 Shopping/Art.................................................. 16 Where To Eat................................................... 21 Where To Stay................................................ 22 Real Estate and Construction...................... 29 Business Services........................................... 35 Sparta Map.......................................................44 County Map......................................................46 Feature - JAM by Ashley Weaver........................20 Feature - Music On Main by Barbara Halsey......42 Cover by Blue Ridge Graphics. Photos by Bob Bamberg.

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 (2010 census): Alleghany County: 11,155 Sparta, NC: 1789 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 Administration (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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What To Do • Artisans' Studios • Arts & Heritage Organizations • Attractions & Recreation • Education & Government Artisans' Studios Barn Quilts by Walt 58 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 800-372-5473 Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1710

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

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

Alleghany Quilters Guild 79 Boyer Lane Sparta NC 28675 www.sparta-nc.com/brwoodcrafters 336-372-7800 Ad on page 4. (Map L3) www.alleghanyquiltersguild.com Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4604 www.caterpots.com

Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation 717 S Marshall Street, Suite 105B Winston-Salem NC 27101 866-308-2773 www.brpfoundation.org

Jewelweed Studio 185 Gumtree Ln Sparta NC 28675 Attractions & Recreation 336-372-7464 Alleghany Jubilee www.jewelweedstudio.com 27 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4560 Mangum-Cater on Main www.alleghanyjubilee.com 24 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0990 Alleghany Wellness Center Ad on page 19. (Map D4) 508 Collins Rd. Sparta NC 28675 NC Mountain Arts Adventure 336-372-2944 www.alleghanywellnesscenter.com 292 Walnut Branch Church Rd See ad on page 13. (Map A5) Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2285 www.ncmountainartsadventure.com Blue Ridge Santa 563 Rector Rd. Ennice NC 28623 Ad on page 10.

336-657-3032 Pottery by Jes www.blueridgesanta.com 91 New Hope Church Road Laurel Springs NC 28644 Dusty Trails Outfitters 336-657-0628 953 Sweet Hollow Road Laurel Springs NC 28644 Pottery Place of Sparta LLC 336-9778375 555 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 www.dustytrailsoutfitters.com 336-372-3443 Ad on page 5. (Map A2) Riverside Canoe 2966 Garvey Bridge Road Studio Redwood Crumpler NC 28617 16 S Main St. - Lower Level www.riversidecanoeing.com Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7111 The Priser Theater-A Div. of www.studioredwood.com Christian Bible Views Ad on page 4. (Map D4) 22 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 Arts & Heritage Organizations 336-372-2039 Alleghany Arts Council P O Box 962 Sparta NC 28675 336-363-2312

Education & Government

Alleghany County Board of Elections Alleghany Community Theatre 348 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4557 PO Box 206 Sparta NC 28675 www.alleghanyelections.com/ 336-359-8807 www.artinsparta.com

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Alleghany County Cooperative Extension 90 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5597 www.Alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu Alleghany County Government 348 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4179 www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov Alleghany County School Administration 85 Peachtree St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4345 www.alleghany.k12.nc.us Ad on page 15. (Map B1) 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 Town of Sparta 304 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4257 www.townofsparta.org US Congresswoman Virginia Foxx 3540 Clemmons Road, Suite 125 Clemmons NC 27012 336-778-0211 www.foxx.house.gov Wilkes Community College 15 Atwood St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5061 www.wilkescc.edu Galleries and Museums Alleghany Arts & Crafts 36 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1776

Alleghany HistoricalGenealogical Society/ Historical Museum 7 North Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2115 www.ahgs.org Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 www.blueridgefineart.com VFW Military Museum 1193 Hwy 21 S. Sparta NC 28675 336-200-0083 Golf Courses High Meadows Country Club 1288 Country Club Rd. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2622

www.highmeadowscountryclub.com

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

www.sparta-nc.com/newrivergolf

Olde Beau Golf Club 729 Olde Beau Blvd., Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3333 / 800-752-1634 www.oldebeau.com Ad on page 7. (Map M4) Roaring Gap Club P O Box 129 Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2211 www.roaringgapclub.com

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-957-8185 www.ncparks.gov Veterans Memorial Park 254 Duncan St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2942

www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov

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 Ad on page 18. (Map J4)

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

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Events Calendar Experience Alleghany & Sparta at its finest. Deep-rooted in culture, the area offers Artists, Festivals, Theater, Concerts, Parades, Fabulous Food, Wineries & so much more. Join in with the locals & have a great time! For more events, check our calendar at www.Sparta-NC.com or call 800-372-5473.

RECURRING EVENTS Alleghany Farmer’s Market Fresh vegetables, pastured meats and cheese, gourmet baked goods, artisan crafts & more.

May-October Saturdays from 9a -12p Tuesdays from 3:30-6p

E. Whitehead St (NC Hwy 18) next to Crouse Park

Crouse House Pickers Come to listen or sit in on this informal bluegrass and old-time music jam

Mondays 6pm

Crouse Park

Historic 1908 Courthouse Jam Local musicians jam in this historic setting

Wednesdays 6:30 pm

Independence, VA 276-773-2471

Alleghany Jubilee Dance or listen to local bands performing traditional mountain music

Tuesdays & Saturdays 7pm

25 N. Main St. Sparta 336-372-4591

Blue Ridge Music Center Weekend concerts and special programs

June - mid-October

Parkway Mile Post 213.

276-236-5309

Music On Main First Friday of every month

June - October, 5pm

Main St. Sparta

EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH 6th Annual Alleghany Special Olympics Polar Plunge Fun-filled day with lots of laughs and good food and musical entertainment!

March 25 11:30a-3p Food & beverages available at 11:30.

Plunge begins at 1:30p.

Lake Louise in Roaring Gap 336-372-5432

Monday, May 29 Ceremony 1pm Parade follows at 2pm

Courthouse Lawn

MAY Memorial Ceremony & Parade

JUNE Get Outside Mountain Relay NC’s premier June 1 - 2 team relay. 200+ miles of gorgeous scenery.

336-363-4984

Blue Ridge Fiber Fest Sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, angora rabbits and products from fleeces. Workshops, demos & prizes.

June 2-3

Details at blueridgefiberfest.com

Tour de Mountains Bicycling the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ride distances of 16, 35, 66 & 100 mile planned loops. Fully stocked rest stops every 10 to 15 miles and SAG support.

June 10

Details at TourdeMountains.com or call 336-372-2944

Studio Tours Local artisans & crafts people open their studios for demonstrations.

June 20 - 22

Details at

Backwoods Beat Music Festival Enjoy a day filled with Mountains, Music, & More!

Details at www.backwoodsbeat.com

June 22 & 23, 4pm

Muddy Creek Cafe Workshops at College 336-209-0475

Mud Sling Big trucks and a sea of mud!

June 2, 5pm

County Fairgrounds 800-372-5473

Sparta's Independence Day Parade

June 30, 2pm

800-372-5473

getoutsidemountainrelay.com

MountainArtsAdventure.com

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JULY July 4th - Everyone is invited to tailgate at 6p and then stay for the fireworks. Music and Concessions available.

July 4 6pm Fireworks after Tailgate!

Alleghany High School 800-372-5473

Art In The Barn Come out & find treasures at Art in the Barn

July 5-7, 10am - 4pm

Motsinger’s Barn 336-657-1001 www.artinthebarn.us

Alleghany Quilters' Guild Show Beautiful Mountain Quilts!

July 13 - 14

County Fairgrounds 1521 US 21 N. Sparta 336-372-1779

Alleghany Fiddlers Convention www.AlleghanyFiddlersConvention.com The best of traditional mountain music in competition!

July 20-21

County Fairgrounds 1521 US 21 N. Sparta

Art In The Park Something for everyone!

July 21 - All Day

Crouse Park 336-572-2905

21 Road Market The U.S. Route 21 Road Market will stretch more than 100 miles, from Wytheville, Virginia, to Harmony, NC.

July 27 - 29

800-553-2322

August 5 7:30am

336-657-2036

September 15

Main St. Sparta www.Sparta-NC.com 800-372-5473

21st Annual Wine Festival Wine Tasting features area vintners. www.ThistleMeadowWinery.com

1st Sunday in October Noon - 5pm

Thistle Meadow Winery in Laurel Springs 336-359-2995

Studio Tours Local artisans and crafts people open their studios to demonstrate their handiwork.

October 19 - 21

Annual Hillbilly Comedy & Variety Show Come for some fun entertainment!

October 21, 7p

Alleghany Community Auditorium 336-372-7284

Trunk or Treat Celebrate Halloween at Trunk or Treat. Decorate your vehicle for young ones to get treats from your trunk, under your hatch or pickup bed.

Oct. 31 Costume contest 6pm

Crouse Park

Christmas in the Mountains Choose the perfect fresh cut Christmas tree! www.evergreentrailchristmasfarms.com

Mid-November Dec 24

800-372-5473

Christmas Parade

Nov 24 2pm

Main Street, Sparta

Singing Christmas Tree No admission, reservations recommended.

Performances early Dec

First Baptist Church, 202 South Main St. Sparta 336-372-8446

The Annual Christmas Craft Fair Find a special handmade gift!

Early Dec., 9a-4:30p

County Fairgrounds 336-657-3251

AUGUST Annual VFW Car Show Family fun for all!

SEPTEMBER Mountain Heritage Festival 100 food, craft vendors & demonstrators celebrate mountain life. Music & dance entertainment.

OCTOBER

Details at

MountainArtsAdventure.com

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

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Community • 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

www.nccommunityfoundation.org

Alleghany County Democratic Party P O Box 248 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8140 www.ncdp.org Alleghany County Republican Party 718 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta NC 28675 336-363-9598 www.alleghanygop.org Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 226 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7844

www.alleghanypregnancycarecenter.com

Alleghany Rifle Association P O Box 986 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0878 www.alleghanyrifleclub.com Better Business Bureau of Northwest NC 119 Brookstown Ave, Suite 304 Winston Salem NC 27101 800-777-8348 www.bbb.org Blue Mountain Exporters 727 Piney Creek School Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-2618 www.bluemountainexports.com

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• Farms • Industry & Manufacturing • Service Organizations

Friends of Alleghany Library 2076 Memorial Park Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5573 www.NWRL.org Ad on page 19. (Map C3)

Evergreen Trail Christmas Farms P O Box 1523 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-1254

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

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

R. Eldon Edwards American Legion Post 542 1193 Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675

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

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

Bottomleys Evergreen 6460 Glade Valley Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3347

www.evergreentrailchristmasfarms.com

McInnis Tree Farm 468 Presnell Rd. Ennice NC 28623 336-372-7086 Motsinger Tree Farm 147 Camp Butler Rd. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-2065 www.motsingertrees.com Pardue Farms 830 Pardue Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8106 www.parduetreefarm.blogspot.com

Riverbend Tree Farms 305 Gambill Rd. Sparta NC 28675 336-363-4351 www.riverbendtrees.com

www.bottomleys.com

Churches & Ministries

Butler Farm PO Box 131 Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-877-6627

Christ Episcopal Church 2543 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7983

Edwards Choose & Cut 1767 Big Oak Road Ennice NC 28623 336-657-3463 www.edwardsfamilyfarms.com

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 1276 Grandview Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3070 www.ccfsparta.org

www.northcarolinafraserfir.com

www.christchurchalleghany.org

First Baptist Church of Sparta 202 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8446

Sparta Presbyterian Church 160 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5045 www.spartafirstbaptistchurch.com www.spartapresbyterian.org Ad on page 13. (Map E5) Sparta United Laurel Ridge Camp & Methodist Church Conference Center 190 N. Main St. 124 Pendry Drive Sparta NC 28675 Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-372-4441 336-359-2951 www.umcsparta.com www.laurelridge.org St. Frances of Rome Mountain Laurel Moravian Catholic Church Fellowship 29 Highland Drive 191 Transou Road Sparta NC 28675 Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-372-8846 336-372-7451 www.mountainlaurelfellowship.com The Alleghany County Ministerium Sparta Church of God PO Box 1166 99 Moxley Hollow Road Sparta NC 28675 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5959 336-372-4212 www.spartachurchofgod.com

Clubs & Civic Organizations Alleghany Community Theatre PO Box 206 Sparta NC 28675 336-359-8807 www.artinsparta.com 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 Farms Chilly Water Farms, LLC 442 Laurel Glenn Church Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2552 www.chillywaterfarmllc.com 13

Community Farms Cross Creek Farm 2416 Nile Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8574 www.crosscreekfarmnc.com Gambill Farms 609 Shiloh Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4172 Mountain Top Fibers 962 White Pine Dr Ennice, NC 28623 336-648-9950 www.mountaintopfarms.com Industry & Manufacturing Amano Pioneer Eclipse 1 Eclipse Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8080 www.pioneereclipse.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 Parker Sales & Service 69 Parker Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2812 www.psasinc.com Perrycraft, Inc. 1549 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2545 www.perrycraft.com Ad on page 3. (Map K3) Service Organizations Alleghany Cares, Inc 25 Womble St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5959 www.alleghanycares.com Ad on pg 46. (Map C4) 14

Alleghany County Board of Elections 348 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4557 www.alleghanyelections.com 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

Alleghany Partnership for Children 994 North Main St., 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 Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation 717 S Marshall St. Suite 105B Winston-Salem NC 866-308-2773 www.brpfoundation.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 Sparta Revitalization Committee PO Box 1020, Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.renewspartanc.org Special Olympics Alleghany 266 Chestnut Hill Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-306-4555 www.sonc.net The Alleghany County Ministerium PO Box 1166 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5959

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Featured Members Scott's Landscaping & Rental - A Business Journey No one can prepare you for starting a business from the ground up. It’s a journey, an adventure and a personal growth challenge like nothing you’ll ever experience.

At 17 years old and still in high school, Scott Smith, started out mowing lawns in the summer months and helping at tree lots during the winter. Little by little, Scott gained customers. He didn't know it at the time, but he was learning the basics of selling, marketing, accounting, and delivering a service.

In 1998 he bought his first tractor with his mowing earnings, expanding his business to include hydoseeding and retaining walls. By 2000, Scott, planted his first Christmas trees and pumpkins, which have grown into 9 retail lots from Greensboro to Wilmington. He learned how to keep customers happy, how to have recurring customers, and how to price a job.

Scott and Alanna married in 2003, leading him to open a store front on Main St. and by 2005 opening Scott's Nursery. By now, daughter, Rylee and son, Tanner were born and the desire to create a legacy and continued thriving business was of utmost importance.

Aiming to bring access to modern technology for to the community to people who cannot afford ownership of farm and/or construction equipment, they added Scott's Rentall in 2009. You can rent anything from a Skid Steer to a table saw to hand tools.

Knowing a strong work ethic is vital to a company achieving its goals, Scott and Alanna bought 16 acres, in 2010, at 73 Greenway Dr. in Sparta, with plans to showcase all these businesses in one location.

By 2017, they moved the business into a 28000 square foot building beautifully designed to promote landscaping and retaining walls, plants, equipment rentals, 100 storage units, a large variety of classic and modern accessories to make your house a home, as well as, the highest quality wedding rentals to include tenting, draping, furniture and elegant tableware.

Scott's Landscaping and Rental is comparative to anything a big city has to offer...and just think, it's right here in Alleghany County!

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Dr. Brant Arnold is a general dentist in Sparta, NC. He purchased Dr. Terry Johnson's practice and took over operations in spring/summer of 2016. Brant grew up in Anderson SC and and attended Clemson University. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Rachel, and they have four beautiful children. Rachel is a physical therapist with Alleghany County Schools. Brant is an avid outdoors man and family man. When out of the office he can be found in the woods or on the water, or with his young family staking out an adventure.

Dr. Arnold's practice serves the mountain region of North Carolina and southwest Virginia.

He is a 2008 graduate of University of Alabama School of Dentistry in Birmingham, AL and spent five years serving in the US Air Force Dental Corps. His time in the service garnered him extensive surgical experience and included a residency gaining him outstanding training in IV & oral sedation and surgical procedures. Dr. Arnold has been offering IV sedation to patients since 2008, and continues to provide this beneficial service to patients of this region.

Dr. Arnold & his team offer comprehensive general dentistry at their office, including sedation dentistry, implants, crowns/bridges, root canals, removable dentures, periodontal treatment, pediatrics, & oral surgery. Surgical procedures offered include fully impacted wisdom teeth extractions & implant placement, which pair up nicely with sedation for a higher level of patient comfort.

Brant's interest for these treatments began early in his dental school training when he went on his first of three mission trips to Peru with the Christian Medical Ministry of Alabama.

Organized and supported by local churches, he and other dentists-in-training on the mission team performed hundreds of extractions for people who had little or no access to routine dental care. Dr. Arnold continues to provide emergency services locally to those in need through a partnership with the Alleghany Cares Dental Program.

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Shopping Apparel A Touch of Grace 38 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5551

Little River Gallery 33A N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8826 / 336-200-3548 Ad on page 19. (Map C3)

Gill's Jeans & Things 42 N Main St. parta NC 28675 336-372-8856 / 336-657-1433

Mangum-Cater on Main 24 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0990 Ad on page 19. (Map D3)

S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5686 www.sloutdoors.com

Pottery Place of Sparta 555 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3443 Ad on page 3. (Map K3)

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

Book Sales

www.theposhfoxofroaringgap.com

Books 'N Friends 35 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5155 Ad on page 19. (Map C3)

Artisans Studios

Cell Phones

Alleghany Arts & Crafts 36 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1776

21 Wireless, Inc. 665 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-CELL www.my21wireless.com

Barn Quilts by Walt 58 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 800-372-5473 Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 593 Andrews Ridge Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1710

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

www.sparta-nc.com/brwoodcrafters Betty's Convenience

Ad on page 3. (Map L3)

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4604 www.caterpots.com Delta's Goodies 36 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5838 www.sparta-nc.com/delta Jewelweed Studio 185 Gumtree Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7464 www.jewelweedstudio.com

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Store & Deli 235 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4530 Florists

Halsey Drug / The Blossom Shop 55 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5599

www.boonedrug.com/pharmacies

Grocery & Farm to Table Markets Alleghany Farmer's Market 185 E Whitehead Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5597

Alleghany Meat Center 116 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4343 Chilly Water Farm 442 Laurel Glenn Church Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2552 www.chillywaterfarmllc.com Cross Creek Farm 2416 Nile Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8574 www.crosscreekfarmnc.com Food Lion, Inc. 381 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5585 www.foodlion.com Grants Grocery 665 Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5691 www.shopatgrants.com Furniture & Home Décor A Touch of Grace 38 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5551 Carolina Farm Table 64 Alleghany Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8995 www.carolinafarmtable.com Custom Wall & Floor Covering 1585 U.S. Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4730 Ofelia’s on Main 4 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2882 Furniture & Home Décor Inside Additions 1433 Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4507 The Posh Fox 10927 US Highway 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3999

www.theposhfoxofroaringgap.com

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For 17 years, Alleghany JAM has successfully used the traditional music of our area to make a positive difference in the lives of local youth. This program has the capacity to keep at-risk students engaged in positive activities and provide a path to college for students that may never have considered the option.

Alleghany JAM currently provides, traditional music instruction for children in grades 4 - 12, esteem-building performance opportunities, enrichment opportunities such as visiting artists and field trips, and positive adult relationships with instructors. A total of 120 hours of small group instruction by master traditional artists is offered twice weekly, 2.5hrs/day after school, 12 weeks each for 2 semesters in addition to performance opportunities, field trips, and summer performances and activities. Students choose a primary instrument (fiddle, banjo, guitar, or mandolin) then two activities (traditional dance, bass, dulcimer, or singing) To insure equity, Alleghany JAM provides instruments to students free of charge. Additionally, students are coached in appropriate stage presence for performances and gain skills in confidence and poise.

One of the strongest components of the program is the way in which JAM has become woven into the fabric of the community, participating in civic and community life by performing in a variety of settings and for purposes that support the missions of other organizations. For example, it is now a tradition that Alleghany JAM opens our local fiddler’s convention sponsored by the fire department and our local heritage festival, and each year we perform for Music on Main in Sparta’s Downtown shopping district on the first Friday of each month May through October.

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Shopping Gifts & Antiques Adams Jewelers 381 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4653 www.adams-jewelers.com Delta's Goodies 36 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5838 www.sparta-nc.com/delta Ofelia's on Main 4 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2882 Wild Woody's 14234 Highway 18S Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-984-8088 Ad on page 19. (Map J4) Hardware Stores

Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Ln Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1711 www.blueridgefineart.com

Alleghany Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop 11372 US Hwy 21 S. Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3194 www.amhsparta.org/thrift.html

Pharmacies

Wineries & Wine Making Supplies

Halsey Drug 55 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5599 Sheds Shed.com 115 Atwood St. Suite 403 Sparta NC 28675 844-CARPORTS www.shed.com Sporting & Gun Shops

Blevins Building Supply 7258 US Hwy 21 South Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2216

S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5686 www.sloutdoors.com

Jewelry

Thrift & Consignment Stores

www.blevinsbuildingsupplyinc.com

Adams Jewelers 381 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4653 www.adams-jewelers.com

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 800-233-1505 www.thistlemeadowwinery.com Ad on page 19. (Map J4) Wood Stoves G&B Energy 1070 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com

Alleghany Cares, Inc 25 Womble St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5959 www.alleghanycares.com Ad on page 46. (Map C4)

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Dining & Catering Candy Stores Nottie Toffee

214 Glade Valley Church Rd Glade Valley NC 28627

917-374-1240

Choose from sinfully delicious dark chocolate, butterscotch and white chocolate toffee made with bits of pecan or crunchy pretzels. All of our products are preservative-free and seriously tasty.

Coffee Shops Becca's Backwoods Bean Cafe

21 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675

www.backwoodsbean.com

336-372-7888

Becca's has a variety of coffee drinks, teas and rich, thick smoothies. There is always an array of baked goods to choose from and daily bread by the loaf. Wines and a nice choice of craft and seasonal beers.

Delis Betty's Convenience 235 N Main St., Sparta NC 28675 Store & Deli

Ad on page 22. (Map B2)

336-372-4530

Full line of Groceries, Deli, Gas, Auto Supplies, Novelties, Lottery Tickets, Beer & Wine.

Food Lion, Inc.

381 S Main St., Sparta NC 28675

www.foodlion.com

336-372-5585

Whether packing a lunch or planning a party, our deli meats and cheese make meal preparation quick and easy. At Food Lion's deli department, brown bagging has never tasted so good!

Grants Grocery

665 South Main St Sparta NC 28675

www.shopatgrants.com 336-372-5691

Grant’s purchases from many local vendors, and donates to area causes and charities you’re familiar with. We employ hundreds of people, many of whom are your friends and neighbors.

Ice Cream Shops Horizon Eatery

38 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675

336-372-7444

Scratch Made Soups, Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps, Burgers & BBQ, Lunch Menu Available All Day, Dinner Menu Alternating Nightly.

Restaurants Brown's Cafe

24 US Hwy 21, Sparta NC 28675

Ad on page 23. (Map K3) 336-372-2215

If you are looking for good home cooked food, this is the place. Daily on the the board specials. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Brown family really knows how to cook great food!

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Restaurants Burger King

477 S. Main St., Sparta NC 28675

www.bk.com

336-372-7440

Flame grilling burgers using real fire like you do in your backyard. 100% beef, no fillers or preservatives.

Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge

14300 Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs NC 28644

www.freebornes.com

336-359-8008

Full-service restaurant and lodge offering a varied menu with a dining area and updated lounge with full ABC permits. Hamburgers, chicken wings, and many great sandwiches along with delicious entrĂŠes.

La Mexicana

665 S Main St., Sparta NC 28675

www.lamexicanagrillsparta.com

336-372-7788

Providing samples of Spanish flavors from Bolivia, Spain, as well as Mexico! The food here is an incredible cultural experience of deliciousness in Sparta, NC.

Main Street Pizzeria & Tap House

151 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675

Ad on page 21. (Map D4) 336-372-8885

Large Selection of Craft Beer. We have 36 beers on tap, including local NC microbrewery favorites.

Best Pizza Place in Sparta. Live Music in the summer.

Mis Arados

403 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675

336-372-1414

Our extensive menu includes enchiladas, burritos, tacos, fajitas and much more. Best Mexican food you will ever eat!

Mountain Surf Seafood

12789 Hwy 18 N Ennice NC 28623

336-657-8391

Fresh seafood, steaks, and salad bar as well as home-cooked dishes. Specials on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. During the winter we close at 8p on Friday and Saturday.

Horizon Eatery

38 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675

336-372-7444

Scratch Made Soups, Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps, Burgers & BBQ, Lunch Menu Available All Day, Dinner Menu Alternating Nightly.

Nikola's Restaurant

10498 Hwy 21 S., Roaring Gap NC 28668

www.highmeadowsinnnc.com

336-363-6060

Enjoy the tasty American cuisine at Nikola’s. Providing a wide variety of menu options, which also contains an extended wine list such as Italian, French, Australian, and German wines.

The Pines Restaurant

115 Jones St., Sparta NC 28675

336-372-4242

Home-style cooking, seafood and steaks served in a family atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with salad bar available.

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Come Stay With Us

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 Campgrounds & RV Developments Blue Ridge Parkway Doughton Park MP 241 Sparta NC 28675 828-298-0398 www.nps.gov.blri Dusty Trails Outfitters 953 Sweet Hollow Road Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-9778375

www.dustytrailsoutfitters.com

Miller's Camping 793 Miller Rd., Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2828 www.millerscamping.com Mountain Side Campground & Cabins 732 Mountain Side Drive Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8487 www.mountainsidecampground.com

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New River State Park 358 New River State Park Rd., Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-982-2587 www.ncparks.gov 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 Ad on page 19. (Map J4)

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 561-756-9780 www.rivercountryestates.com

Handicap Access | Fireplace | Hot Tub | Pets Allowed | Appliances | Wifi | Air Conditioning | DVD | Cable/Dish

Bed & Breakfast Inns Location Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast Inn 12668 Hwy 18 South, Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2341 | 888-799-5194 Glade Valley Bed & Breakfast 330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8811 | 800-538-0358 www.gladevalley.com Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 1740 Halsey Knob Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6868 www.harmonyhillbnb.com

Bdrs / Units / Rates Amenities 4 Bedrooms $90 2 Units 5 Bedrooms $110 - 143 5 Bedrooms $110 - 160

Hotels/Motels Alleghany Inn 341 N. Main Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2501 888-372-2501 www.alleghanyinn.com Ad on page 24. (Map B2) Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge 14300 Hwy 18 S. Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8008 www.freebornes.com Grayson Inn & Suites 155 Rainbow Circle Dr., Independence VA 24348 276-773-3313 www.grayson-inn.com Ad on page 24. (Map K1)

64 Rooms $57 - 89 4 Units $75 - 175 30 Rooms $75 - 90

Vacation Rentals Absolute Heaven Ladybug Lane Sparta NC 28675 207-521-4843 Alleghany Unique Rentals 50 Bald Knob Rd., Sparta NC 28675 www.sparta-nc.com/aur 336-372-4191 | 336-657-0190 Ads on page 20. (Map L2) Bald Knob Farm House 50 Bald Knob Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4191 | 336-657-0190 www.sparta-nc.com/aur Ads on page 20. (Map L2)

2 Bedrooms $125

4 Bedrooms $90

4 Bedrooms $90

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Vacation Rentals Location Blue Ridge Mountain House 764 Bullhead Rd., Sparta NC 28675 910-526-6734

www.sparta-nc.com/mountainhouse

Bdrs / Units / Rates Amenities 3 Bedrooms Varies

Fox Den Mountain Cabin 135 Fox Trail, Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2162

2 Bedrooms

Glade Valley Bed & Breakfast 330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8811 | 800-538-0358 www.gladevalley.com

2 Units 5 Bedrooms

Little River Cottage 142 Grove Park Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-705-9414 Longview Cabin Rental 231 Legra Rd., Piney Creek NC 28663 704-506-0050 www.sparta-nc.com/LongView Miles Vacation Rentals 565 South Main St., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 800-553-2322 www.milesnc.com/ Ad on page 29. (Map F5) Mountain Dreams Realty 3647 US Hwy 21 S., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1622 800-513-1622 www.mtndreamsrealty.com Ad on back cover. (Map L3) Mountain Side Campground & Cabins 732 Mountain Side Dr. Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-8487 www.mountainsidecampground.com

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

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$80 - 100

$110 - 143

3 Bedrooms $150 3 Bedrooms $125 - 140

2-5 Bedrooms $125 - 175

1-5 Bedrooms $79-137

3 Cabins $95

2 Bedroom $100

Vacation Rentals Location Olde Beau Golf Club Villas 729 Olde Beau Blvd., Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3333 | 800-752-1634 www.oldebeau.com Ad on page 7. (Map M4) Parkway Log Cottage 937 Rash Road Glade Valley NC 28627 919-616-7575 Serenity Plus 1114 Tayson Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-787-4874 | 800-513-1622 www.mtndreamsrealty.com Sparrow Hawk Cottage 651 Macedonia Church Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8136 Tranquility Unlimited 181 Pine River Lane, Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8260 www.sparta-nc.com/Tranquility See our ad on page 26. (Map E6) 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 24. (Map L3) Windswept Cabin at Red Roof Farm 5180 Nile Rd., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1899 www.sparta-nc.com/redrooffarm

Bdrs / Units / Rates Amenities 1 - 4 Bedrooms $130-265

3 Bedrooms $149 1 Bedroom $100

3 Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms $135

2-4 Bedrooms $85-125

2 Bedrooms $85-125

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Real Estate & Construction Architects Miller Architecture 715 North Church St., Ste. 140, Charlotte NC 28202 704-337-8500 www.millerarchitecture.com Ad on pages 30.

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

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-8818 Davis Construction Company 389 Bear Creek Lane Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5294 www.studioredwood.com Ad on page 33.

Construction, General Contractors & Renovations 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

Shaw Design-Build 241 Rifle Range Road Sparta NC 28675 www.jamescaldwellconstruction.com 336-529-4080 Horton's Cabinets 4222 US Hwy 21 S., Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1818 Ad on pg 32. (Map L3) 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

Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395 www.shawbrothersinc.com See ad on page 30.

Timothy J Evans Building 2129 Rich Hill Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-0693 See ad on page 33.

Electricians & Plumbers

Brad Miller Construction 325 Front St. Sparta NC 28675 336-823-2291

B&B Heating & Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta NC 28675 336-657-0352 See ad on page 32.

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

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

www.jamescaldwellconstruction.com www.carolinaelectricalservices.com

Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-657-8395 www.shawbrothersinc.com Ad on page 30. (Map L3) Excavating & Hauling J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4974 S.D. Wyatt Excavating 1925 Mahogany Rock Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2771 See ad on page 32.

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

Carolina Heating and Air 10886 Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3000

www.carolinaelectricalservices.com

Developments & Gated Communities Andrews Construction/ Riverside Log Homes/ Stoneridge Estates 1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 (336)372-5560 www.riversideloghomes.net Catalyst Development LLC 3647 US Hwy 21S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1622 Developments & Gated Communities Miller Architecture 715 N. Church St. Ste 140 Charlotte NC 28202 704-377-8500 www.millerarchitecture.com Ad on page 30.

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Real Estate & Construction Ridgeway Manor Condominiums 2401 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 704-902-3923 www.ridgewaymanor.com Nurseries, Landscaping Scott's Landscaping 73 Greenway Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1626 Ads on pages 32, 38, 41, 46.

(Map G6) Painting David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Road Piney Creek NC 28663 336-359-8818 Real Estate Agencies & Auctioneers Alleghany High Country Realty 506 Independence Road Sparta, NC 28675 336-707-9964

Greenfield Acres Realty 1635 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28668 406-241-2376 www.greenfieldacresrealty.com High Meadows Real Estate 10436 U.S. Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363-3100 www.roaringgap.com Jones Land Sales PO Box 219 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-1720 www.joneslandsales.com Miles Consolidated Companies 565 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5646 www.milesnc.com Ad on page 29. (Map F5)

Mountain Dreams Realty 3647 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1622 www.mtndreamsrealty.com Ad on back cover. (Map L3) Roaring Gap Realty, Inc. 10806 U.S. Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap NC 28668 336-363.9999 www.roaringgaprealty.com United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 U.S. Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5773

www.sparta-nc-real-estate.com

Ad on page 24. (Map L3) Wood Stoves G&B Energy 1070 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com

www.alleghanyhighcountryrealty.com

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Service Directory Accounting Bookkeeping & Tax Services H & R Block 323 N. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4197 www.hrblock.com Lethcoe Tax & Accounting 240 Cool Breeze Lane Glade Valley NC 28627 336-372-6222 Advertising, Marketing & Media 100.9 WIFM PO Box 1038 Elkin NC 28621 336-835-2511 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 Ad on pg 36. (Map D4) PowerLink Communications 336-657-1411 www.pcspublishing.com

Art Classes Studio Redwood 16 S Main St. - Lower Level Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7111 www.studioredwood.com Ad on pg 3. (Map D4) 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.heatherrklein.com Ad on pg 34. (Map A2) Paglen Law & Mediation 114 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6555 www.paglenlaw.com Audio & Video SKyCam Sparta llc PO Box 431 Sparta NC 28675 336-200-3966 www.skycamsparta.com Automotive Parts & Service

Perrycraft, Inc 1549 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2545 www.perrycraft.com Ad on pg 3. (Map K3) 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 Edward Jones Investment 120 Grayson Street Galax VA 24333 276-236-2133 www.edwardjones.com Fifth Third Bank 406 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5631 www.53.com First Citizens Bank & Trust 621 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5651 www.firstcitizens.com

Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.presnellsprinting.com

B&T Tire & Auto 1035 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5411 www.bandttireandauto.com Ad on pg 41. (Map K3)

The 2REDS Agency 4595 Shawtown Road Ennice NC 28623

CARQUEST of Alleghany 256 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5545 Ad on pg 46. (Map B2)

Grayson National Bank 98 S. Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2811

City Body Shop 32 Jones St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4833 Ad on pg 36. (Map C5)

State Employees' Credit Union 780 N Main St, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7815 www.ncsecu.org

The Declaration 578D Guynn Shopping Center Independence VA 24348 276-773-2222 www.independencedeclaration.com

First Community Bank 57 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2265 www.fcbresource.com

www.graysonnationalbank.com

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Service Directory Business Consultation & Counseling Services

Cleaning Services & Property Care

Alleghany News 20 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8999 www.alleghanynews.com Ad on pg 36. (Map D4)

DAVHENCO, Inc. 110 Hall St Jonesville NC 28642 336-835-7393 www.davhenco.com Ad on pg 32.

Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.blueridgebdc.org

Computer & Technology Services

High Country Workforce Development Board 468 New Market Blvd Boone NC 28607 828-265-5434 www.highcountrywdb.com KGWolf Consulting 623 Air Bellows Gap Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1600 www.kgwolf.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

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 Ad on pg 43. (Map C2) Employment Services High Country Workforce Development Center 115 Atwood St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-9675 www.highcountrywdb.com Equipment & Event Rental Scott's Landscaping 73 Greenway Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1626 Ads on pages 32, 38, 41 & 46.

(Map G6)

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

Funeral Homes

Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-363-2604 www.campcheerio.org

www.grandviewfuneralhome.com

Grandview Memorial Funeral Home 789 Grandview Drive Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5621 Heating Oil/Propane

Home Town Oil 1154 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7000 Insurance Alleghany County Farm Bureau 120 Jones Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8274 www.ncfbins.com BB&T Bank 173 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4326 www.bbt.com First Community Bank 57 N. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2265 www.fcbresource.com Kelly B. Murphy Agency 484 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8717 www.nationwide.com LifeStore Insurance 112 S Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7992 www.lifestoreinsurance.com Ad on pg 38. (Map D5) New River Insurance Agency 53 Cherry Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2100 Massage & Spa Services Clara Chastain, LMBT 115 Atwood St. Room 412 Sparta NC 28675 336-928-5233 Journey Wellness 81 W Doughton Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4445

www.journeywellnessstudio.com

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Service Directory Rebecca Brown, LMBT 325 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1666

www.holistic-healthonline.com

Ad on pg 38. (Map B2)

Studio Roxie 102 W. Doughton Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.studioroxie.com Ad on pg 3. (Map B3) Medical Health & Fitness Alleghany Eye Clinic 665 S. Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2253 Ad on pg 38. (Map G5) Alleghany Family Practice 214 Doctors St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5606 Alleghany Memorial Hospital 233 Doctors St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5511 / 336-372-3254 www.amhsparta.org Ads on pg 2, 15, 40, 43.

(Map E2) Alleghany Pregnancy Care Center 226 S Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-7844 www.alleghanypregnancycarecenter.com

Alleghany Wellness Center 508 Collins Rd. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2944

www.alleghanywellnesscenter.com

Ad on pg 13. (Map A4)

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

Blue Ridge Medical Group 665 S Main Street #206 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5911 www.blueridgemd.com Ad on pg 40. (Map B3) Genesis HealthcareAlleghany Center 179 Combs Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2441

www.genesishcc.com/alleghany

Ad on pg 36. (Map B3)

Yadkin Valley Home Health 213 Winston Road Jonesville NC 28642 336-526-6460 Nursing Homes & Residential Care Alleghany County Group Homes, Inc. 133 Health Services Road Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5671

Genesis HealthcareHolistic Health & Wellness Alleghany Center 325 S. Main Street 179 Combs Street Sparta NC 28675 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1666 336-372-2441 www.holistic-healthonline.com

www.genesishcc.com/alleghany

Journey Wellness 81 W Doughton Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4445

Pet Care

Ad on pg 38. (Map B2)

www.journeywellnessstudio.com

Oliver Eye Care 18 S. Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4493 Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care 401 Technology Ln Ste 200 Mt Airy NC 27030 888-789-2922 www.mtnvalleyhospice.org Rebecca Brown , LMBT 325 S. Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1666

www.holistic-healthonline.com

See ad on pg 38. (Map B2)

Tri-County Orthopedic & Sports Medicine 233 Doctors Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3003 See ad on pg 43. (Map E2) William B Arnold, DMD 147 Doctors Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8299 www.facebook.com/brantarnold.dmd/

Ad on pg 17. (Map E2)

Ad on pg 36. (Map B3)

Glade Creek Animal Hospital 122 N Main St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8744 www.spartavet.com Twin Oaks Vet. Hospital 2970 US Hwy 21 N Sparta NC 28675 336-372-87441 Ad on pg 36. (Map KB3) Photography & Framing Studio Roxie 102 W. Doughton Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.studioroxie.com Ad on page 3. (Map B3) Printing & Graphics & Web Development Blue Ridge Graphics 418 Devotion Farm Way Thurmond NC 28683 336-467-1087 www.blueridgegraphics.com Imaging Specialists, Inc. 115 Atwood St. Ste. B #505 Sparta NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.imagingspecialists.net 39

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Service Directory Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.presnellsprinting.com Storage Units

Blue Ridge Electric Membership 1889 US Hwy. 21 South Sparta NC 28675 336-372-4646 www.blueridgeemc.com Ad on pg 34. (Map E5)

Scott's Landscaping 73 Greenway Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1626 Ads on pages 32, 38, 41, 46.

(Map G6)

Skyline Membership Corp/ Skybest Communications 199 Grayson St. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1350 www.skybest.com Ad on pg 43. (Map C2)

Transportation Service

Wedding Venues & Event Rentals

Alleghany In Motion 90 South Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-8747 www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov Ad on pg 36. (Map E5) Utilities ACTV Broadband 17 N Main Street Sparta NC 28675 336-372-2408

Alexander Hall 24 Glade Valley Church Road Glade Valley NC 28627 336-372-6874 Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast Inn 12668 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs NC 28644 36-359-2341 www.doughtonhallbandb.com

Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 1740 Halsey Knob Rd Sparta NC 28675 336-372-6868 www.harmonyhillbnb.com Miller’s Camping 793 Miller Road Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2828 www.millerscamping.com Scott's Rentall 73 Greenway Dr. Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1626 Ads on pages 32, 38, 41, 46.

(Map G6) Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs NC 28644 336-359-2995

www.thistlemeadowwinery.com

Ad on pg 19. (Map J4)

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Music on Main has changed Sparta in a wonderful way. It all began with an idea that Floyd, Virginia developed, and it evolved with the success of Mountain Soul, a service grounded in Americana, Roots-Based music and housed at Christ Episcopal Church, and the wonderful response to the Backwoods Beat Singer/Songwriter/ Storytelling Festival, both of which have proven that "music" is the soul of Sparta.

Barbara Halsey, the founder and originator of all three music venues, had the idea to put music up and down the streets of Sparta the first Friday night of the months June-October.

Even though she knew "Old Time Music" was deeply rooted in Sparta, she also knew that people enjoy all kinds of music, and Sparta's new music scene needed a variety of music if this idea was to create a successful economic development plan for her hometown, which was her primary goal. She also wanted to utilize the principles of Asset-Based Community Development as much as possible by highlighting local musicians and exposing the quaintness and charm of Sparta's Main Street. A key to the success was involving the local musicians who regularly play at The Alleghany Jubilee, the Crouse House, and other local spots. Her networking began with presentations to all of them, and was deemed very successful. Her next step was to meet with all the merchants on Main Street and encourage their participation by opening their shops, so they would benefit from the hundreds of people expected. For the merchants and restaurants who offered their support, the benefits were seen by all.

The first Music on Main was funded by the revenue earned at the first Backwoods Beat Singer, Songwriter, Storytelling Festival. Once the Town and County realized the importance and benefits of this important endeavor, they each gave money to support the funding of the musicians. Fred Pfaender, a retired UNC professor and Halsey's co-worker, worked tirelessly to develop budgets and seek more money by creating sponsorships, which brought in funding. Realizing that MOM needed to be sustainable, organizers hosted a major fundraiser at the home of Ray and Sue Tarpley, who generously donated their home, Riverdance, for a wonderful evening of food, music, and friendship. Numerous donations came in along with a new awareness of MOM and its economic benefits to the Town of Sparta.

Please plan to join us the first Friday night June through October as we begin our third season of placing musicians up and down Main to entertain the locals and the tourists, while benefiting the merchants and restaurants. You will hear a variety of music ranging from Old-Time, Bluegrass, Beach, Folk, and other genres, and you will see lots of people giving hugs and welcoming ALL to our beautiful town. www.facebook.com/Spartamusiconmain/

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