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Enjoyed the Natty Boh Duo again, and - surprisingly, as I am not a beach music fan - really enjoyed the Mixed Emotions! I appreciate that they played a wider variety of music this year. From our vantage point under the shade tree, it certainly appeared that the crowd had a great time! I'd like to see you do more to promote wine bottle recycling in the years to come... perhaps by placing empty case boxes near the trash cans? Thanks! Lora Sheridan, Winston-Salem Matthew and I want to send you our congratulations on a GREAT festival. I heard that so many people came you ran out of glasses. So what was the number? We had very good sales. Seems you even have "pull with the Man Upstairs" because the weather was beautiful.... A job well done, Ann Mayberry, Brushy Mountain Winery Good job this weekend. Brandon McCann, Cascade Highlands Congratulations on another successful Wine Festival! Ercel Carter, Wachovia Market President, Yadkin/Surry Counties Hello again, I just wanted to drop you a line and say thanks for having Natty Boh Duo play the wine fest yesterday! We had a great time and would love to do it again anytime. Thanks again Chris Emerson Quality • Experience • Availability • Dedication Our Elkin Offering Care For The Entire Family Now Offering Pediatrics and Family Medicine Originally from Nepal, Dr. Koirala completed his Family Medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical system in Long Island, New York in 2009. He is offering a broad range of family medicine services, including pediatrics age 6 and up, men’s and women’s health exams, acute and chronic adult medicine, and sports physicals. He also offers minor skin surgery, joint injections, treatment for common skin conditions (including acne) & weight loss counseling. He will make housecalls for the homebound patient! DIBAS KOIRALA M.D. Board Certified in Family Medicine A native of Pennsylvania, she graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 1997. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. Dr. Trecroce sees patients 12 and older, performs women’s health exams, and treats acute and chronic adult conditions. Dr. Trecroce has a special interest in preventative health, and weight loss counseling. CRISTIN TRECROCE D.O. Board Certified in Family Medicine Now providing newly expanded and remodeled office space for your convenience, including separate waiting room for Pediatrics. Accepting most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. We will file for you. ANDRAS NEUMARK, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine • TOMAS SOOS, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine & Geriatrics OUR BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL GROUP DOCTORS WILL SEE YOU IN THE HOSPITAL!! 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ON SPREAD :Layout 1 Page 16 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 526-HEAT Licensed and Insured NC17204 237 Winston Rd., Jonesville, NC 28642 (336) 835-3434 • 800-233-3719 We Service All Brands 27 YEARS EXPERIENCE 12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH ON A NEW AIR CONDITIONING OR HEATING SYSTEM C H C & www.visittheyadkinvalley.com Pepsi-Cola Bottlers of Jonesville HEATING & COOLING, INC. CUSTOM “QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1930” www.YadkinValley.org Call 835-6748 For More Information Owned & Operated by Barbara Newman Open: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8-12 noon 336.526.1111 or send an email to [email protected] 220 North Bridge Street, Jonesville (beside Jonesville Shopping Center) If any changes need to be made, call the chamber office at We offer a full catering service from 25 to 500 people and rent party and wedding supplies, tables, table cloths and fountains. Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, holiday dinner, birthday or holiday cakes and sweets, or whatever the need... contact us today! For all your cooking needs For More In- Join Today. Support Your Local Chamber. 2010 CHAMBER CHAMPIONS One payment covers your expenses for Chamber activities, tickets, booth rentals and sponsorships for the entire year. For full details contact Laurette Leagon 336-526-1111. 835-7368 RENTALS & SALES www.brushymountainwine.com Mastercard, American Express & Visa accepted After hours emergency Service call 366-7355 or 366-7072 Professional Equipment for Professional Results • Backhoes • Bobcats (Skid Steer) • Trenchers • Pressure Washers • Air Compressors • Trailers • Personal Lifts • Compaction Equipment • Saws & Drills • Concrete & Masonry • Plumbing & Drills • Pumps • Tables, Tents, Chairs • Scaffolding • Tractors • Flooring Tools • DeeJay Services • Lawn & Garden 1-800-621-8145 125 W. Main Street, Historic Downtown Elkin, NC • 336-835-1313 Is Your Listing Up-to-Date? Best Bank in Town since 1872 Fax 835-9295 1036 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC 8621 Mon. - Fri. 7-5 Sat. 8-4 Propane, Fuel Oil, Gas Appliances 667 North Bridge St. • Elkin • 835-3607 Call 526-1111 or Visit formation, To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is serving you to the best of its ability, please take a moment and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org. Locally owned & Operated by Joe Walker www.century21hudspeth.com Come by and try out New Booger Swamp Red Wine imported cheeses. + Hudspeth Properties 1010 US Hwy. 21, State Road • 874-7130 M aking a differ ence in the communities we ser ve! North Carolina Licensed Contractor Come see us at our new location behind Park Food Service in State Road! 925 N Bridge St | (336) 835-4060 | www.GoLifeStore.com If any changes need to be made, call the chamber office at 336-526-1111 or send an email to: [email protected] Stop by and see us at our new location today! To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is serving you to the best of its ability, please take a moment and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org. Your friends formerly known as Is Your Listing Up-to-Date? Become a Chamber Champion! Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 7 Page 10 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Page 2 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 15 Investivng $$$$ in our Economy Sedgewick Homes And the Winner Is . . . Goodwill Industries Slightly Askew-The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Community Beautification Award Winner Before Arlo Bar-Zee and Justin Keisler cutting up at the Sedgewick Homes Ribbon Cutting. At Sedgwick Homes their mission is to delight their customers while creating a positive environment that allows our employees and associates to prosper. Sedgewick Homes is located at 123 Valley Drive in Jonesville. www.sedgewickhomes.com Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology ON SPREAD :Layout 1 6/23/10 1:06 PM Page 4 Willows Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina opened its Elkin retail store on Thursday, May 13 at 477 CC Camp Rd. This new facility, a replacement store for the North Bridge Street location, is twice the size and offers a convenient covered donation drive-through. The new store is designed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s stringent LEED standards (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) which are the national benchmark for high performance green buildings. The Elkin Goodwill store is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. www.goodwillnwnc.org Willows owner Carol Collins cuts the ribbon on her beautiful showroom featuring unique and affordable home décor. Carol is also an accomplished interior designer and would be happy to assist you in creating a look for your home or office that reflects your own personal style. Willows is located at 150 Market St. in Historic Downtown Elkin. Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology led by Riz Ahmed, M.D., provides comprehensive services in the diagnosis, medical management and endoscopic treatment of diseases affecting the digestive system and liver. Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology is located at 201 W. Main St in Downtown Elkin. www.hughchatham.org/gastroenterology.htm Award winners from the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 22nd Meeting are from left to right: 2010 Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Excellence Award winner, Patsy Burgess; the 2010 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award winner, Valerie Oberle of the Oberle Group; the first ever Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year award winner, owner and broker in charge of Basin Creek Realty, Gambill Aldridge; 2010 Community Beautification Award winner, Tim Gentry of Slightly Askew; and the new 2010-2011 Chair, Michael Wilson. After Teresa Smith Ray- Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Web Smalling Corporate Citizen Award Winner. The Chamber’s Web Smalling Corporate Citizen Award recognizes a Chamber member who makes a difference in the community by using his or her time, talents and compassion to positively impact the lives of others. Teresa Smith Ray, owner of Harry’s Place gladly and unselfishly gives of her time. She is an Elkin High School graduate, former member of the Elkin Jaycees, is an Elder at Elkin Presbyterian Church and has actively served on the Board for the Ark. She is responsible for the creation of its annual rummage sale and Shake, Raffle and Roll was one her brain child’s. She is passionate about Downtown Elkin and the Reeves Theater Restoration project. And it’s more common than not to see a Harry’s Place gift certificate as a door prize, at any raffle or as a silent auction item. She even raises money in the restaurant for individuals in need. The Chamber’s Beautification Award recognizes a chamber member who has excelled in beautification of their property, building or the community. This year’s award winner, Tim Gentry owner of Slightly Askew turned his hobby into a business. He took the vacant residential property located at 913 N. Bridge Street and gave it a much needed facelift. This property, built in the 60’s, was certainly in need of some tender loving care. This renovation certainly added a touch of color to N. Bridge St. in Elkin. . www.visittheyadkinvalley.com ON SPREAD :Layout 1 1124 N. Bridge St. 336-835-2559 202 West Spring Street Elkin, North Carolina 28621 Phone: 336-835-3135 Fax: 336-835-3756 PROFESSIONAL Accounting • Mortgage Office Managers • Sales Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence 1947-2007 OFFICE Admin. Assistants • General Office Date Entry • Customer Service 6/23/10 Main Office - 661 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 526-2916 Drive-Thru location - 202 W. Main Street, Elkin, NC 835-4555 Personal • Small Business & Commercial • Mortgage There’s opportunity here HOSPITALITY Banquet Servers • Housekeeping Dishwashers • Bartenders 1:08 PM Member FDIC www.bbt.com INDUSTRIAL Assembly • General Labor Light Industrial • Manufacturing Back on the Rack Consignments 109 W. Atkins St. Dobson, NC 27017 Junior & Lynn Walters, Owners Phone: (336) 386-1004 [email protected] Fibrowatt One Summitt Square, Suite 200 1717 Langhorn-Newton Rd. Phone: (267) 352-0014 Fax: (267) 352-0035 [email protected] The Data Center Inc/Yadtel Networks Yadkinville, NC 27055 Bambi Craver, Business Consultant Phone: ( 336) 463-5066 Fax number: (336) 463-1801 [email protected] www.yadtelnetworks.com Jonesville Historical-Bicentennial Society Jonesville, NC 28642 Judy Wolfe [email protected] www.jonesvillenc.org Gearheads Auto & Cycle Repair Shop 553 Winston Rd. Jonesville, NC 28642 Gina Garcia, Partner David Quiroga, Partner Dwight Hemric, Partner Phone: (336) 258-2128 Fax: (336) 258-2128 [email protected] www.gearheadsautoandcycle.com The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization that promotes a positive business environment, facilitates community betterment and supports economic development. For more information about how joining the Chamber will help your business, call us at 526-1111. Join the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce Yadkin Riverkeeper, Inc. 2435 WestfieldDr. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Patricia Colwell, Founding Board Member Phone: (336) 366-3301 Anita Harrington, Founding Board Member Phone: (336) 366-7953 Dean Naujoks, Riverkeeper Phone: (919) 835-8535 www.yadkinriverkeeper.org BRIDGE STREET PHARMACY Little Or No Waiting for sick child or senior. Fast and friendly for all of our customers. Serving Our Community with 55 Years of Experience. We accept Your Insurance Cards Bridge Street Pharmacy Pilot Mountain, NC 27043 Willows 150 Market St. Elkin, NC 28621 Carol Collins, Owner Phone: (336) 526-8000 [email protected] “The areas only local employment service” Elkin • 835-6030 Mount Airy • 789-8220 www.workforcecarolina.com CHAMBER MEMBERS Proudly Serving the Yadkin Valley area since 1987 NEW ® ® Page 6 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 11 Brent Cornelison –Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Rebel Good Award Investivng $$$$ in our Economy Total Woman Care and the Chamber staff has been extremely pleased with the professional demeanor of the students. The conduct that is expected of the interns is suitable for any Fortune 500 company. While working with the Youth Entrepreneurship Surry and Youth Leadership Surry programs, Ms Burgess has been instrumental in bringing students from throughout Surry County to downtown Elkin to showcase the many shops and business that we have to offer. Through these and other special projects she is building very positive relationships within the community Ms. Valerie Oberle of the Oberle Group-2010 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award Winner tomers, and reap the benefits of excellence. She was the first chair of the Tourism Partnership of Surry County, the Chair of the Pilot Mountain Tourism Authority, she is vital to the success of Mayfest and the Cruise-Ins in Pilot Mountain. She is a driving force in the Reeves Theater Restoration Project. She was the first female at Walt Disney World Resort to be promoted to an executive position. She is an accomplished business leader, consultant, certified DISC Success Insight™ coach, and internationally acclaimed speaker. Gambill Aldridge-The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year Award Winner The Chamber’s Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a member who has donated his or her time and energy to the betterment of our community. This award was name in honor of Johnsie Hudspeth to memorialize her contributions to the Chamber. Gambill Aldridge, owner and broker-in-charge of Basin Creek Realty has certainly donated a lot of time and a lot of energy to the Chamber, the town of Elkin and Surry County. He is an Elkin native and a graduate of Elkin High School. He is Past President of the Elkin Jaycees, the Tri County United Way, The Yadkin Valley chamber of Commerce and the Yad- Bath Fitter, Inc 3005 S. Elm-Eugene St. Greensboro, NC 27406 Lori Brown, Marketing Coordinator Dennis Rubin Branch Manager Phone: (336) 379-7899 Fax: (336) 379-7677 [email protected] www.bathfitter.com Garanco, Inc. 615 W. Main St. Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 Ricky G. White, Estimator/Project Manager Phone: (336) 368-2788 Fax: (336) 368-1001 [email protected] www.garanco.com 817 North Bridge Street, Elkin • 835-3131 Patsy Burgess- The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Education Excellence Award Winner The Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award has a long standing pays tribute to individuals or groups who give so much to our community and to also encourage a culture of citizenship and service. This year’s winner, Valerie Oberle is passionate about business, community and growth, and makes a positive difference in everything she does. Since establishing her own business in 1997, she has helped businesses and non-profit organizations from around the world bring out the best in their leaders and employees, exceed the expectations of their cus- Chatham Foundation, Inc. State Road, NC 28676 Lucy Chatham, President Phone: (336) 874-2485 Fax:: (336) 874-7311 Steve Montsinger, Secretary Phone: (336) 366-2922 KMH Lawn Care Hamptonville, NC 27020 Hector Ruiz Phone: (336) 466-1779 Kristiene Ruiz Phone (336) 466-1438 [email protected] Pilot Mountain Pride 612 E. Main Street Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 3 And the Winner Is . . . The Education Excellence award is presented by the Chamber to individuals who have served the educational system of our community in superior fashion. This year’s winner, Patsy Burgess works with middle school and high school students within the Career and Technical Education program. One of her many responsibilities is that of facilitating the Career Internship Program. This program assists high school students in developing good work habits and strengthening communication skills as it provides opportunities for them to explore areas of career interest. The Chamber has been fortunate enough to benefit from the internship program on several occasions Page 6 Page 14—Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 kin Valley Board of Realtors. This year’s winner is heavily involved in Economic Development for our area. He serves as the Chamber’s Vice Chair for Economic Development, has served on the Town of Elkin Economic Development Committee, and on the Surry County Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors, and beginning July 1st , he will be Chair of the Surry County Economic Development Partnership. He is a former Elkin Town Commissioner, and has worked in the Elkin area as a realtor for more than 25 years. Five years ago the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce created an award to recognize superior work in promoting the Yadkin Valley. This award honors Rebel Good, longtime editor and publisher of The Tribune former editor of The Messenger, and currently editor of Yadkin Valley Wine Country, whose mission is to deliver maximum exposure of the Yadkin Valley for areas wineries and other tourism relate businesses to Internet users. This year’s winner, Brent Cornelison, warrants this award for many of his endeavors that have advanced tourism for the Yadkin Valley and for Elkin. Some of these successes were job related; others were from his passion to grow the tourism indus- try in the Yadkin Valley. He was instrumental in the Elkin Greenway project, in bringing recognition to the Overmountain Victory trail in our area with the creation of the wayside adjacent to the Elkin Municipal Park and convincing the USTA professional tour to come to Elkin. He served two years as chairman of the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival committee. Mr. Cornelison has held several positions in the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Association has a degree in Parks and Recreation administration and is an elder at the Elkin Presbyterian Church. Total Woman Care provides professional, personalized care with a focus on prevention and education. Their staff of uniquely qualified individuals has been carefully chosen to help meet each of the patient’s individualized needs. Total Woman Care is located at 942 Johnson Ridge Road Elkin, NC 28621. www.totalwomancare.net Blue Ridge Medical Group - Elkin Chamber Membership Makes ¢¢¢¢ An Ribbon Cutting was held on Wed. April 14, 2010 at the newly expanded medical offices of Our Elkin Blue Ridge Medical Group. Located at 380 Parkwood Medical Park, Elkin , NC, The providers of the practice were on hand to give guided tours and visited with patients of the practice and prospective patients. This would include Andreas Neumark, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine, Tamas Soos, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Cristin Trecroce, D.O, Board Certified Family Medicine, Dibas Koirala, M.D. Board Certified Family Medicine, and Linda Turner, D.O. Family Medicine. Elkin Blue Ridge Medical Group is accepting new patients, and accepts most insurances. This office provides Same Day Appointments, and Walk-Ins are Welcome! They can be reached at 336 835 9355, and are available 24 hrs a day by our answering service. www.blueridgemd.com Coming soon, it’s Habitat for Humanity’s 2010 ART for HOMES! This project, now in its third year, invites local artists to participate in creating art from items donated to the Habitat Home Shoppe. The sky’s the limit on what media or methods can be used -paint a chair! deconstruct a toaster! tile a table! or wherever the imagination leads. Previous creations have included the amazing American Fan Stand, made of 45 records and a fireplace stand; the gilded, jeweled, enameled and totally-over-the-top toilet refashioned into a wine cooler; whimsical painted tables, chairs and rockers; paper art from Habitat books, hand-made tiles decorating a re-fashioned table, and more Items may be selected from the Habitat Home Shoppe with a value not to exceed $50. Home Once created, the ART is due at the Habitat Home Shoppe by September 1, 2010. The ART then will be auctioned off at the art celebration on September 10 at the Habitat Home Shoppe. Join friends of Habitat for music, food, and great ART! Questions? Call the Habitat Home Shoppe at 526-4663. ON SPREAD :Layout 1 Yadkin Valley Chamber Members of the Month are recognized for their strong support of the Chamber, their generosity to our community and their sound business practices. This most recent batch of winners certainly fits the bill. 1St Row Mazzini’s Italian Restaurant on N. Bridge St in Elkin. WIFM 100.9 FM- Family Friendly radio for the Yadkin Valley. 2nd Row Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery-Established in 2005, Carolina Heritage Vine- yard and Winery is a 35-acre farm three miles east of Elkin, North Carolina, along HWY 268. WalMart- Save Money, Live Better, located on CC Camp Rd right off Exit 85 Elkin. 3rd Row- Yadkin Valley General Store, a Pennsylvania Dutch bulk food store located in Historic Downtown Elkin, N.C. And Song’s Jewelry adds this recognition to her awards as the 2008 Main Street Champion and the 2007 Award winner of the Chamber’s Community Beautification Award. 6/23/10 “Hometown Service” Phone: 835-2621 Downtown Elkin Since 1939 1:11 PM Page 8 Frank Beals Freddie Brown 835-1124 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Freddie Brown 336-835-4411 What are they talking about? Find out by signing up now for the Chamber’s next Speed Networking, Thursday, July 22, 2010. Putting $$$$ Back in Our Economy CHAMBER Members of the Month Speed Networking Frank Beals Call 526-1111 or visit www.YadkinValley.org Join The Chamber Today! Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010— Page 5 Page 12 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Page 4 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 13 Hampton Inn here wins national award Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin employees celebrate being voted top in the nation two years in a row with the Connie Award. Front: Jackie Pardue, Second row: Stephaie Duncan, Betty Childress, Teresa Steele, Betty Carter, Third row: General Manager, Debra Clark, Sherry Holcomb, Loretta Fletcher, Diand Day, Shirl Cox, Katrina Winston and Glenn Owings. by Karen Martin Staff Writer, Elkin Tribune The Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin has been awarded the Connie Award, for the second year in a row. The award, named after company founder, Conrad N. Hilton, is given to the top eight hotels across the nation, in a 1,800 world-wide global property group of hotels, based on high product and service scores, top ratings on quality inspections, and as being judged by guests of the hotel. "It's an honor to be the number one top rated hotel in the nation with the Hilton family hotels," Debra Clark, general manager said. "It's a great place to work." Clark started with the hotel chain as the front desk attendant and worked to assistant manager, then general manager in 1999. "This is the second year in a row we've received number one and we're very proud of our customer service," Clark said. "I think we pride ourselves on friendly accommodating service to our guests. Staying here feels like coming home to a safe, secure environment. "If a traveler gets off the highway, we like to take care of them," she said. "We try to meet their needs and hope to have them as return guests. Our customer service is excellent." The Hampton Inn is owned by Riverview Holding LLC, with owners, Ben Mastin, Fred Eidson and Bob Greene. The hotel in Jonesville has 64 rooms, three of which are one-bedroom suites. Handicap accessible rooms are available for those who require special facilities. A state of the art fitness room as well as an outside pool are also part of the amenities. The hotel offers a continental breakfast with hot foods to each guest, fresh coffee all during the day along with freshly baked cookies, fruit, and hot popcorn popped every afternoon. The hotel does not allow pets and is 100 percent non-smoking. "We have a manager's reception every Tuesday," Clark said. "Staying at the Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin is an experience. We are beginning to become a destination because of the large number of vineyards and wineries in the area that tourist are interested in visiting. "We have a high return visit business with our customers and are proud that they enjoy staying with us. We see old friends when our travelers return to stay a night or two with us along their way." The Hampton Inn also provides wireless Internet services for its guests as well as a business center where computer terminals are located. Michael Wilson, of the Fairfield Inn, is the regional manager of four of the company's hotels. The Fairfield ranked number five in the nation. "We are honored by the Connie Award and look forward to being in the running for future awards," Clark said. Vaughan-Bassett investing $1 million to expand plant GALAX, Va. — Bedroom manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett has announced a $1 million, 16,000-square-foot expansion of its main plant here. The company broke ground in May and plans to have the work completed by December. The added space will be used to store bed rails and mirrors and for the staging of shipments from the adjoining shipping facility. In May, it completed the first two phases of the project, relocating its two bed production lines from the machine room to the pack room. It also moved two offices and a restroom to open up a forklift aisle that will allow the movement of parts from the machine room to the bed production lines. A phase to be completed in July will involve reorganizing machinery, using about 8,000 square feet opened up with the relocation of the bed lines. Vaughan-Bassett said the project is necessary due to the success of the $3 million Weinig Rough End System it installed at the Galax plant last July, which improves the company's efficiency in cutting lumber. "We have been able to cut significantly more lumber and we are generating many more parts with our new system," President and CEO Wyatt Bassett said in a statement. He added that the latest expansion will add jobs in the coming months and years, but did not specify how many. Doug Bassett, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the company hopes to add jobs at the same pace it has grown over the past year. He said the manufacturer has added 60 jobs in Galax in the past 15 months and brought back 50 workers since it reopened its Elkin, N.C., plant in September. Vaughan-Bassett now employs more than 700 at the two facilities. Clark Bros. Construction of Stuart, Va., is handling the expansion Unique Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles • (over 150 dealers) jewelry, glassware, framed art and much more! Elkin,/Jonesville Area I-77, exit 82 Go west on Highway 67, Riverview Shopping Center Open 7 Days, Jonesville • 336-835-6400 A Fine Balance Elkin is very lucky to have the services of a young woman from Pennsylvannia as a Family Health Physician, employed by Blue Ridge Medical Group.,380 Parkwood Medical Park , Elkin, NC. Dr. Cristin Trecroce describes herself as having three roles in her life, a mother, a wife and a physician, and believes her motto in life is about balance. She has a strong desire to convey that balance to her patients in their daily lives for health purposes. She really feels a strong connection to her patients, and she states she enjoys spending time with her patients as much as she does her family! Her desire is that her patients will become like family to her, and that she can teach her patients, just as she does her children, about making healthy life- choices. This is truly a refreshing trend in medicine, and Elkin is fortunate to have someone to offer these approaches in medicine! Dr. Trecroce is entering her second year of practice here in Elkin, and relocated here from Philadelphia, PA. She is a native of Pennsylvania, and graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and see patients age 12 and over. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, and offer bariatric or weight loss counseling. She is married, and has two young daugh- ters. Her husband , Doug Stewart, is a Physicians Assitant in the ER at HCMH in Elkin so he is also contributing to the health of Elkin residents with his extensive ER experience. Their relocation from Pennsylvania to Elkin was a loss for PA and a gain for NC! In talking with Dr Trecroce you will find she enjoys hobbies of exercise, learning new things and cooking. She enjoys watching the Food Network and she admires the work of the Naked Chef. Her interest in this chef is that he is pioneering a change to school's food programs for kids. Dr. Trecroce is trying to give kids better tools to have a healthier future, considering the epidemic of childhood obesity. She offers counseling for children and parents to take a better look at how day to day decisions affect their overall health. She states her role is to encourage realistic changes for daily life to combat weight and health obstacles. Elkin is very lucky to have such an enthusiatic, caring and compassionate young physician. Her interest in good health and making correct lifestyle choices brings a fresh and current approach to medical care in the community! We are grateful she can balance being a wife , mother and physician to bring these talents to our town! For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authority www.visittheyadkinvalley.com 1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798) ON SPREAD :Layout 1 Yadkin Valley Chamber Members of the Month are recognized for their strong support of the Chamber, their generosity to our community and their sound business practices. This most recent batch of winners certainly fits the bill. 1St Row Mazzini’s Italian Restaurant on N. Bridge St in Elkin. WIFM 100.9 FM- Family Friendly radio for the Yadkin Valley. 2nd Row Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery-Established in 2005, Carolina Heritage Vine- yard and Winery is a 35-acre farm three miles east of Elkin, North Carolina, along HWY 268. WalMart- Save Money, Live Better, located on CC Camp Rd right off Exit 85 Elkin. 3rd Row- Yadkin Valley General Store, a Pennsylvania Dutch bulk food store located in Historic Downtown Elkin, N.C. And Song’s Jewelry adds this recognition to her awards as the 2008 Main Street Champion and the 2007 Award winner of the Chamber’s Community Beautification Award. “Hometown Service” Phone: 835-2621 Downtown Elkin Since 1939 6/23/10 1:11 PM Page 8 Frank Beals Freddie Brown 835-1124 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Freddie Brown 336-835-4411 Putting $$$$ Back in Our Economy CHAMBER Members of the Month What are they talking about? Find out by signing up now for the Chamber’s next Speed Networking, Thursday, July 22, 2010. Speed Networking Frank Beals Call 526-1111 or visit www.YadkinValley.org Join The Chamber Today! Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 13 Page 4 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Page 12 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010— Page 5 Hampton Inn here wins national award Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin employees celebrate being voted top in the nation two years in a row with the Connie Award. Front: Jackie Pardue, Second row: Stephaie Duncan, Betty Childress, Teresa Steele, Betty Carter, Third row: General Manager, Debra Clark, Sherry Holcomb, Loretta Fletcher, Diand Day, Shirl Cox, Katrina Winston and Glenn Owings. by Karen Martin Staff Writer, Elkin Tribune The Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin has been awarded the Connie Award, for the second year in a row. The award, named after company founder, Conrad N. Hilton, is given to the top eight hotels across the nation, in a 1,800 world-wide global property group of hotels, based on high product and service scores, top ratings on quality inspections, and as being judged by guests of the hotel. "It's an honor to be the number one top rated hotel in the nation with the Hilton family hotels," Debra Clark, general manager said. "It's a great place to work." Clark started with the hotel chain as the front desk attendant and worked to assistant manager, then general manager in 1999. "This is the second year in a row we've received number one and we're very proud of our customer service," Clark said. "I think we pride ourselves on friendly accommodating service to our guests. Staying here feels like coming home to a safe, secure environment. "If a traveler gets off the highway, we like to take care of them," she said. "We try to meet their needs and hope to have them as return guests. Our customer service is excellent." The Hampton Inn is owned by Riverview Holding LLC, with owners, Ben Mastin, Fred Eidson and Bob Greene. The hotel in Jonesville has 64 rooms, three of which are one-bedroom suites. Handicap accessible rooms are available for those who require special facilities. A state of the art fitness room as well as an outside pool are also part of the amenities. The hotel offers a continental breakfast with hot foods to each guest, fresh coffee all during the day along with freshly baked cookies, fruit, and hot popcorn popped every afternoon. The hotel does not allow pets and is 100 percent non-smoking. "We have a manager's reception every Tuesday," Clark said. "Staying at the Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin is an experience. We are beginning to become a destination because of the large number of vineyards and wineries in the area that tourist are interested in visiting. "We have a high return visit business with our customers and are proud that they enjoy staying with us. We see old friends when our travelers return to stay a night or two with us along their way." The Hampton Inn also provides wireless Internet services for its guests as well as a business center where computer terminals are located. Michael Wilson, of the Fairfield Inn, is the regional manager of four of the company's hotels. The Fairfield ranked number five in the nation. "We are honored by the Connie Award and look forward to being in the running for future awards," Clark said. Vaughan-Bassett investing $1 million to expand plant GALAX, Va. — Bedroom manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett has announced a $1 million, 16,000-square-foot expansion of its main plant here. The company broke ground in May and plans to have the work completed by December. The added space will be used to store bed rails and mirrors and for the staging of shipments from the adjoining shipping facility. In May, it completed the first two phases of the project, relocating its two bed production lines from the machine room to the pack room. It also moved two offices and a restroom to open up a forklift aisle that will allow the movement of parts from the machine room to the bed production lines. A phase to be completed in July will involve reorganizing machinery, using about 8,000 square feet opened up with the relocation of the bed lines. Vaughan-Bassett said the project is necessary due to the success of the $3 million Weinig Rough End System it installed at the Galax plant last July, which improves the company's efficiency in cutting lumber. "We have been able to cut significantly more lumber and we are generating many more parts with our new system," President and CEO Wyatt Bassett said in a statement. He added that the latest expansion will add jobs in the coming months and years, but did not specify how many. Doug Bassett, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the company hopes to add jobs at the same pace it has grown over the past year. He said the manufacturer has added 60 jobs in Galax in the past 15 months and brought back 50 workers since it reopened its Elkin, N.C., plant in September. Vaughan-Bassett now employs more than 700 at the two facilities. Clark Bros. Construction of Stuart, Va., is handling the expansion Unique Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles • (over 150 dealers) jewelry, glassware, framed art and much more! Elkin,/Jonesville Area I-77, exit 82 Go west on Highway 67, Riverview Shopping Center Open 7 Days, Jonesville • 336-835-6400 A Fine Balance Elkin is very lucky to have the services of a young woman from Pennsylvannia as a Family Health Physician, employed by Blue Ridge Medical Group.,380 Parkwood Medical Park , Elkin, NC. Dr. Cristin Trecroce describes herself as having three roles in her life, a mother, a wife and a physician, and believes her motto in life is about balance. She has a strong desire to convey that balance to her patients in their daily lives for health purposes. She really feels a strong connection to her patients, and she states she enjoys spending time with her patients as much as she does her family! Her desire is that her patients will become like family to her, and that she can teach her patients, just as she does her children, about making healthy life- choices. This is truly a refreshing trend in medicine, and Elkin is fortunate to have someone to offer these approaches in medicine! Dr. Trecroce is entering her second year of practice here in Elkin, and relocated here from Philadelphia, PA. She is a native of Pennsylvania, and graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and see patients age 12 and over. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, and offer bariatric or weight loss counseling. She is married, and has two young daugh- ters. Her husband , Doug Stewart, is a Physicians Assitant in the ER at HCMH in Elkin so he is also contributing to the health of Elkin residents with his extensive ER experience. Their relocation from Pennsylvania to Elkin was a loss for PA and a gain for NC! In talking with Dr Trecroce you will find she enjoys hobbies of exercise, learning new things and cooking. She enjoys watching the Food Network and she admires the work of the Naked Chef. Her interest in this chef is that he is pioneering a change to school's food programs for kids. Dr. Trecroce is trying to give kids better tools to have a healthier future, considering the epidemic of childhood obesity. She offers counseling for children and parents to take a better look at how day to day decisions affect their overall health. She states her role is to encourage realistic changes for daily life to combat weight and health obstacles. Elkin is very lucky to have such an enthusiatic, caring and compassionate young physician. Her interest in good health and making correct lifestyle choices brings a fresh and current approach to medical care in the community! We are grateful she can balance being a wife , mother and physician to bring these talents to our town! For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authority www.visittheyadkinvalley.com 1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798) 202 West Spring Street Elkin, North Carolina 28621 Phone: 336-835-3135 Fax: 336-835-3756 Main Office - 661 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 526-2916 Drive-Thru location - 202 W. Main Street, Elkin, NC 835-4555 Personal • Small Business & Commercial • Mortgage There’s opportunity here Member FDIC Page 14—Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 And the Winner Is . . . Patsy Burgess- The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Education Excellence Award Winner The Education Excellence award is presented by the Chamber to individuals who have served the educational system of our community in superior fashion. This year’s winner, Patsy Burgess works with middle school and high school students within the Career and Technical Education program. One of her many responsibilities is that of facilitating the Career Internship Program. This program assists high school students in developing good work habits and strengthening communication skills as it provides opportunities for them to explore areas of career interest. The Chamber has been fortunate enough to benefit from the internship program on several occasions Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 3 Brent Cornelison –Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Rebel Good Award Investivng $$$$ in our Economy Total Woman Care and the Chamber staff has been extremely pleased with the professional demeanor of the students. The conduct that is expected of the interns is suitable for any Fortune 500 company. While working with the Youth Entrepreneurship Surry and Youth Leadership Surry programs, Ms Burgess has been instrumental in bringing students from throughout Surry County to downtown Elkin to showcase the many shops and business that we have to offer. Through these and other special projects she is building very positive relationships within the community Ms. Valerie Oberle of the Oberle Group-2010 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award Winner tomers, and reap the benefits of excellence. She was the first chair of the Tourism Partnership of Surry County, the Chair of the Pilot Mountain Tourism Authority, she is vital to the success of Mayfest and the Cruise-Ins in Pilot Mountain. She is a driving force in the Reeves Theater Restoration Project. She was the first female at Walt Disney World Resort to be promoted to an executive position. She is an accomplished business leader, consultant, certified DISC Success Insight™ coach, and internationally acclaimed speaker. Page 6 817 North Bridge Street, Elkin • 835-3131 BRIDGE STREET PHARMACY Little Or No Waiting for sick child or senior. Fast and friendly for all of our customers. Serving Our Community with 55 Years of Experience. We accept Your Insurance Cards Bridge Street Pharmacy “The areas only local employment service” Elkin • 835-6030 Mount Airy • 789-8220 www.workforcecarolina.com The Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award has a long standing pays tribute to individuals or groups who give so much to our community and to also encourage a culture of citizenship and service. This year’s winner, Valerie Oberle is passionate about business, community and growth, and makes a positive difference in everything she does. Since establishing her own business in 1997, she has helped businesses and non-profit organizations from around the world bring out the best in their leaders and employees, exceed the expectations of their cus- 1:08 PM The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization that promotes a positive business environment, facilitates community betterment and supports economic development. For more information about how joining the Chamber will help your business, call us at 526-1111. Join the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce Yadkin Riverkeeper, Inc. 2435 WestfieldDr. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Patricia Colwell, Founding Board Member Phone: (336) 366-3301 Anita Harrington, Founding Board Member Phone: (336) 366-7953 Dean Naujoks, Riverkeeper Phone: (919) 835-8535 www.yadkinriverkeeper.org Pilot Mountain, NC 27043 Willows 150 Market St. Elkin, NC 28621 Carol Collins, Owner Phone: (336) 526-8000 [email protected] Gambill Aldridge-The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year Award Winner 6/23/10 Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence 1947-2007 www.bbt.com KMH Lawn Care Hamptonville, NC 27020 Hector Ruiz Phone: (336) 466-1779 Kristiene Ruiz Phone (336) 466-1438 [email protected] Pilot Mountain Pride 612 E. Main Street Jonesville Historical-Bicentennial Society Jonesville, NC 28642 Judy Wolfe [email protected] www.jonesvillenc.org Gearheads Auto & Cycle Repair Shop 553 Winston Rd. Jonesville, NC 28642 Gina Garcia, Partner David Quiroga, Partner Dwight Hemric, Partner Phone: (336) 258-2128 Fax: (336) 258-2128 [email protected] www.gearheadsautoandcycle.com ® kin Valley Board of Realtors. This year’s winner is heavily involved in Economic Development for our area. He serves as the Chamber’s Vice Chair for Economic Development, has served on the Town of Elkin Economic Development Committee, and on the Surry County Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors, and beginning July 1st , he will be Chair of the Surry County Economic Development Partnership. He is a former Elkin Town Commissioner, and has worked in the Elkin area as a realtor for more than 25 years. ON SPREAD :Layout 1 1124 N. Bridge St. 336-835-2559 PROFESSIONAL Accounting • Mortgage Office Managers • Sales OFFICE Admin. Assistants • General Office Date Entry • Customer Service HOSPITALITY Banquet Servers • Housekeeping Dishwashers • Bartenders INDUSTRIAL Assembly • General Labor Light Industrial • Manufacturing Garanco, Inc. 615 W. Main St. Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 Ricky G. White, Estimator/Project Manager Phone: (336) 368-2788 Fax: (336) 368-1001 [email protected] www.garanco.com Fibrowatt One Summitt Square, Suite 200 1717 Langhorn-Newton Rd. Phone: (267) 352-0014 Fax: (267) 352-0035 [email protected] The Data Center Inc/Yadtel Networks Yadkinville, NC 27055 Bambi Craver, Business Consultant Phone: ( 336) 463-5066 Fax number: (336) 463-1801 [email protected] www.yadtelnetworks.com ® Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 11 The Chamber’s Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a member who has donated his or her time and energy to the betterment of our community. This award was name in honor of Johnsie Hudspeth to memorialize her contributions to the Chamber. Gambill Aldridge, owner and broker-in-charge of Basin Creek Realty has certainly donated a lot of time and a lot of energy to the Chamber, the town of Elkin and Surry County. He is an Elkin native and a graduate of Elkin High School. He is Past President of the Elkin Jaycees, the Tri County United Way, The Yadkin Valley chamber of Commerce and the Yad- Chatham Foundation, Inc. State Road, NC 28676 Lucy Chatham, President Phone: (336) 874-2485 Fax:: (336) 874-7311 Steve Montsinger, Secretary Phone: (336) 366-2922 Bath Fitter, Inc 3005 S. Elm-Eugene St. Greensboro, NC 27406 Lori Brown, Marketing Coordinator Dennis Rubin Branch Manager Phone: (336) 379-7899 Fax: (336) 379-7677 [email protected] www.bathfitter.com Back on the Rack Consignments 109 W. Atkins St. Dobson, NC 27017 Junior & Lynn Walters, Owners Phone: (336) 386-1004 [email protected] CHAMBER MEMBERS Proudly Serving the Yadkin Valley area since 1987 NEW Page 6 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Five years ago the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce created an award to recognize superior work in promoting the Yadkin Valley. This award honors Rebel Good, longtime editor and publisher of The Tribune former editor of The Messenger, and currently editor of Yadkin Valley Wine Country, whose mission is to deliver maximum exposure of the Yadkin Valley for areas wineries and other tourism relate businesses to Internet users. This year’s winner, Brent Cornelison, warrants this award for many of his endeavors that have advanced tourism for the Yadkin Valley and for Elkin. Some of these successes were job related; others were from his passion to grow the tourism indus- try in the Yadkin Valley. He was instrumental in the Elkin Greenway project, in bringing recognition to the Overmountain Victory trail in our area with the creation of the wayside adjacent to the Elkin Municipal Park and convincing the USTA professional tour to come to Elkin. He served two years as chairman of the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival committee. Mr. Cornelison has held several positions in the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Association has a degree in Parks and Recreation administration and is an elder at the Elkin Presbyterian Church. Coming soon, it’s Habitat for Humanity’s 2010 ART for HOMES! This project, now in its third year, invites local artists to participate in creating art from items donated to the Habitat Home Shoppe. The sky’s the limit on what media or methods can be used -paint a chair! deconstruct a toaster! tile a table! or wherever the imagination leads. Previous creations have included the amazing American Fan Stand, made of 45 records and a fireplace stand; the gilded, jeweled, enameled and totally-over-the-top toilet refashioned into a wine cooler; whimsical painted tables, chairs and rockers; paper art from Habitat books, hand-made tiles decorating a re-fashioned table, and more Items may be selected from the Habitat Home Shoppe with a value not to exceed $50. Home Once created, the ART is due at the Habitat Home Shoppe by September 1, 2010. The ART then will be auctioned off at the art celebration on September 10 at the Habitat Home Shoppe. Join friends of Habitat for music, food, and great ART! Questions? Call the Habitat Home Shoppe at 526-4663. Total Woman Care provides professional, personalized care with a focus on prevention and education. Their staff of uniquely qualified individuals has been carefully chosen to help meet each of the patient’s individualized needs. Total Woman Care is located at 942 Johnson Ridge Road Elkin, NC 28621. www.totalwomancare.net Blue Ridge Medical Group - Elkin Chamber Membership Makes ¢¢¢¢ An Ribbon Cutting was held on Wed. April 14, 2010 at the newly expanded medical offices of Our Elkin Blue Ridge Medical Group. Located at 380 Parkwood Medical Park, Elkin , NC, The providers of the practice were on hand to give guided tours and visited with patients of the practice and prospective patients. This would include Andreas Neumark, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine, Tamas Soos, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Cristin Trecroce, D.O, Board Certified Family Medicine, Dibas Koirala, M.D. Board Certified Family Medicine, and Linda Turner, D.O. Family Medicine. Elkin Blue Ridge Medical Group is accepting new patients, and accepts most insurances. This office provides Same Day Appointments, and Walk-Ins are Welcome! They can be reached at 336 835 9355, and are available 24 hrs a day by our answering service. www.blueridgemd.com & We Service All Brands HEATING & COOLING, INC. CUSTOM 237 Winston Rd., Jonesville, NC 28642 (336) 835-3434 • 800-233-3719 Pepsi-Cola Bottlers of Jonesville www.visittheyadkinvalley.com “QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1930” www.YadkinValley.org 336.526.1111 or send an email to [email protected] To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is serving you to the best of its ability, please take a moment and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org. Propane, Fuel Oil, Gas Appliances 667 North Bridge St. • Elkin • 835-3607 Call 526-1111 or Visit Locally owned & Operated by Joe Walker Fax 835-9295 1036 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC 8621 Mon. - Fri. 7-5 Sat. 8-4 835-7368 RENTALS & SALES www.brushymountainwine.com 125 W. Main Street, Historic Downtown Elkin, NC • 336-835-1313 For More In- Is Your Listing Up-to-Date? Come by and try out New Booger Swamp Red Wine + imported cheeses. 1010 US Hwy. 21, State Road • 874-7130 Mastercard, American Express & Visa accepted After hours emergency Service call 366-7355 or 366-7072 Professional Equipment for Professional Results • Backhoes • Bobcats (Skid Steer) • Trenchers • Pressure Washers • Air Compressors • Trailers • Personal Lifts • Compaction Equipment • Saws & Drills • Concrete & Masonry • Plumbing & Drills • Pumps • Tables, Tents, Chairs • Scaffolding • Tractors • Flooring Tools • DeeJay Services • Lawn & Garden 1-800-621-8145 www.century21hudspeth.com Hudspeth Properties M aking a differ ence in the communities we ser ve! North Carolina Licensed Contractor Come see us at our new location behind Park Food Service in State Road! If any changes need to be made, call the chamber office at 336-526-1111 or send an email to: [email protected] 925 N Bridge St | (336) 835-4060 | www.GoLifeStore.com Stop by and see us at our new location today! Your friends formerly known as Is Your Listing Up-to-Date? Page 2 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 15 Investivng $$$$ Sedgewick Homes in our Economy And the Winner Is . . . Goodwill Industries Slightly Askew-The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Community Beautification Award Winner Before At Sedgwick Homes their mission is to delight their customers while creating a positive environment that allows our employees and associates to prosper. Sedgewick Homes is located at 123 Valley Drive in Jonesville. www.sedgewickhomes.com Arlo Bar-Zee and Justin Keisler cutting up at the Sedgewick Homes Ribbon Cutting. Willows Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina opened its Elkin retail store on Thursday, May 13 at 477 CC Camp Rd. This new facility, a replacement store for the North Bridge Street location, is twice the size and offers a convenient covered donation drive-through. The new store is designed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s stringent LEED standards (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) which are the national benchmark for high performance green buildings. The Elkin Goodwill store is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. www.goodwillnwnc.org Award winners from the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 22nd Meeting are from left to right: 2010 Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Excellence Award winner, Patsy Burgess; the 2010 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award winner, Valerie Oberle of the Oberle Group; the first ever Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year award winner, owner and broker in charge of Basin Creek Realty, Gambill Aldridge; 2010 Community Beautification Award winner, Tim Gentry of Slightly Askew; and the new 2010-2011 Chair, Michael Wilson. Willows owner Carol Collins cuts the ribbon on her beautiful showroom featuring unique and affordable home décor. Carol is also an accomplished interior designer and would be happy to assist you in creating a look for your home or office that reflects your own personal style. Willows is located at 150 Market St. in Historic Downtown Elkin. After Teresa Smith Ray- Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Web Smalling Corporate Citizen Award Winner. Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology The Chamber’s Web Smalling Corporate Citizen Award recognizes a Chamber member who makes a difference in the community by using his or her time, talents and compassion to positively impact the lives of others. Teresa Smith Ray, owner of Harry’s Place gladly and unselfishly gives of her time. She is an Elkin High School graduate, former member of the Elkin Jaycees, is an Elder at Elkin Presbyterian Church and has actively served on the Board for the Ark. She is responsible for the creation of its annual rummage sale and Shake, Raffle and Roll was one her brain child’s. She is passionate about Downtown Elkin and the Reeves Theater Restoration project. And it’s more common than not to see a Harry’s Place gift certificate as a door prize, at any raffle or as a silent auction item. She even raises money in the restaurant for individuals in need. Page 4 1:06 PM 6/23/10 ON SPREAD :Layout 1 526-HEAT Licensed and Insured NC17204 27 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONDITIONING OR HEATING SYSTEM 12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH ON A NEW AIR C H C Call 835-6748 For More Information Owned & Operated by Barbara Newman Open: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8-12 noon 220 North Bridge Street, Jonesville (beside Jonesville Shopping Center) If any changes need to be made, call the chamber office at formation, We offer a full catering service from 25 to 500 people and rent party and wedding supplies, tables, table cloths and fountains. Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, holiday dinner, birthday or holiday cakes and sweets, or whatever the need... contact us today! For all your cooking needs Join Today. Best Bank in Town since 1872 Support Your Local Chamber. 2010 CHAMBER CHAMPIONS To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is serving you to the best of its ability, please take a moment and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org. One payment covers your expenses for Chamber activities, tickets, booth rentals and sponsorships for the entire year. For full details contact Laurette Leagon 336-526-1111. Become a Chamber Champion! Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 7 Page 10 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology led by Riz Ahmed, M.D., provides comprehensive services in the diagnosis, medical management and endoscopic treatment of diseases affecting the digestive system and liver. Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology is located at 201 W. Main St in Downtown Elkin. www.hughchatham.org/gastroenterology.htm The Chamber’s Beautification Award recognizes a chamber member who has excelled in beautification of their property, building or the community. This year’s award winner, Tim Gentry owner of Slightly Askew turned his hobby into a business. He took the vacant residential property located at 913 N. Bridge Street and gave it a much needed facelift. This property, built in the 60’s, was certainly in need of some tender loving care. This renovation certainly added a touch of color to N. Bridge St. in Elkin. . www.visittheyadkinvalley.com ON SPREAD :Layout 1 Comfort Inn 1633 Winston Road Jonesville, NC 28642 6/23/10 To make reservations now call 336-835-9400 1:03 PM Page 2 We can accommodate your Business Meeting Family Reunion or Wedding Plans... We can provide breaks and meals Dine In or Take Out 1624 Hwy. 67, Jonesville, NC 28642 - 835-5544 We Appreciate Your Patronage Book Your Business Lunch Meeting in Our Back Room. 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America’s Largest Replacement Window Company Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 9 Page 8 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Page 16 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Another Successful Festival! Just got back to WV from the wine festival..........WOW!!!!!!!!!!! What a wonderfully glorious time we had. The site was GREAT, the orchestration was smooth and the food was outstanding (21 and main). If the date for next year is set please let me know, we have 2 other couples ready to come down and we want to make plans. It went by entirely too fast. Thanks for the hospitality. Mark Akers Hello! For the fourth year in a row, we attended the wine fest in Elkin this past Saturday. Though the weather was MUCH too hot, it was a terrific festival as usual. Enjoyed the Natty Boh Duo again, and - surprisingly, as I am not a beach music fan - really enjoyed the Mixed Emotions! I appreciate that they played a wider variety of music this year. From our vantage point under the shade tree, it certainly appeared that the crowd had a great time! I'd like to see you do more to promote wine bottle recycling in the years to come... perhaps by placing empty case boxes near the trash cans? Thanks! Lora Sheridan, Winston-Salem Matthew and I want to send you our congratulations on a GREAT festival. I heard that so many people came you ran out of glasses. So what was the number? We had very good sales. Seems you even have "pull with the Man Upstairs" because the weather was beautiful.... A job well done, Ann Mayberry, Brushy Mountain Winery Good job this weekend. Brandon McCann, Cascade Highlands Congratulations on another successful Wine Festival! Ercel Carter, Wachovia Market President, Yadkin/Surry Counties Hello again, I just wanted to drop you a line and say thanks for having Natty Boh Duo play the wine fest yesterday! We had a great time and would love to do it again anytime. Thanks again Chris Emerson Quality • Experience • Availability • Dedication Our Elkin Offering Care For The Entire Family Now Offering Pediatrics and Family Medicine Originally from Nepal, Dr. Koirala completed his Family Medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical system in Long Island, New York in 2009. He is offering a broad range of family medicine services, including pediatrics age 6 and up, men’s and women’s health exams, acute and chronic adult medicine, and sports physicals. He also offers minor skin surgery, joint injections, treatment for common skin conditions (including acne) & weight loss counseling. He will make housecalls for the homebound patient! A native of Pennsylvania, she graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 1997. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. Dr. Trecroce sees patients 12 and older, performs women’s health exams, and treats acute and chronic adult conditions. Dr. Trecroce has a special interest in preventative health, and weight loss counseling. CRISTIN TRECROCE D.O. Board Certified in Family Medicine DIBAS KOIRALA M.D. Board Certified in Family Medicine Now providing newly expanded and remodeled office space for your convenience, including separate waiting room for Pediatrics. Accepting most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. We will file for you. ANDRAS NEUMARK, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine • TOMAS SOOS, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine & Geriatrics OUR BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL GROUP DOCTORS WILL SEE YOU IN THE HOSPITAL!! Para español llama a Aurelia al 336-386-8270 Ella te ayudarã ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS • WALK-IN’S WELCOME Spanish Speaking Person available SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE • 24 HOUR PHONE AVAILABILITY/7 DAYS A WEEK 380 Parkwood Medical Park in Elkin, NC • 336-835-9355 • VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.blueridgemd.com & We Service All Brands HEATING & COOLING, INC. CUSTOM 237 Winston Rd., Jonesville, NC 28642 (336) 835-3434 • 800-233-3719 Pepsi-Cola Bottlers of Jonesville www.visittheyadkinvalley.com “QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1930” www.YadkinValley.org 336.526.1111 or send an email to [email protected] To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is serving you to the best of its ability, please take a moment and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org. Propane, Fuel Oil, Gas Appliances 667 North Bridge St. • Elkin • 835-3607 Call 526-1111 or Visit Locally owned & Operated by Joe Walker Fax 835-9295 1036 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC 8621 Mon. - Fri. 7-5 Sat. 8-4 835-7368 RENTALS & SALES www.brushymountainwine.com 125 W. Main Street, Historic Downtown Elkin, NC • 336-835-1313 For More In- Is Your Listing Up-to-Date? Come by and try out New Booger Swamp Red Wine + imported cheeses. 1010 US Hwy. 21, State Road • 874-7130 Mastercard, American Express & Visa accepted After hours emergency Service call 366-7355 or 366-7072 Professional Equipment for Professional Results • Backhoes • Bobcats (Skid Steer) • Trenchers • Pressure Washers • Air Compressors • Trailers • Personal Lifts • Compaction Equipment • Saws & Drills • Concrete & Masonry • Plumbing & Drills • Pumps • Tables, Tents, Chairs • Scaffolding • Tractors • Flooring Tools • DeeJay Services • Lawn & Garden 1-800-621-8145 www.century21hudspeth.com Hudspeth Properties M aking a differ ence in the communities we ser ve! North Carolina Licensed Contractor Come see us at our new location behind Park Food Service in State Road! If any changes need to be made, call the chamber office at 336-526-1111 or send an email to: [email protected] 925 N Bridge St | (336) 835-4060 | www.GoLifeStore.com Stop by and see us at our new location today! Your friends formerly known as Is Your Listing Up-to-Date? Page 2 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 15 Investivng $$$$ Sedgewick Homes in our Economy And the Winner Is . . . Goodwill Industries Slightly Askew-The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Community Beautification Award Winner Before At Sedgwick Homes their mission is to delight their customers while creating a positive environment that allows our employees and associates to prosper. Sedgewick Homes is located at 123 Valley Drive in Jonesville. www.sedgewickhomes.com Arlo Bar-Zee and Justin Keisler cutting up at the Sedgewick Homes Ribbon Cutting. Willows Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina opened its Elkin retail store on Thursday, May 13 at 477 CC Camp Rd. This new facility, a replacement store for the North Bridge Street location, is twice the size and offers a convenient covered donation drive-through. The new store is designed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s stringent LEED standards (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) which are the national benchmark for high performance green buildings. The Elkin Goodwill store is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. www.goodwillnwnc.org Award winners from the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 22nd Meeting are from left to right: 2010 Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Excellence Award winner, Patsy Burgess; the 2010 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award winner, Valerie Oberle of the Oberle Group; the first ever Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year award winner, owner and broker in charge of Basin Creek Realty, Gambill Aldridge; 2010 Community Beautification Award winner, Tim Gentry of Slightly Askew; and the new 2010-2011 Chair, Michael Wilson. Willows owner Carol Collins cuts the ribbon on her beautiful showroom featuring unique and affordable home décor. Carol is also an accomplished interior designer and would be happy to assist you in creating a look for your home or office that reflects your own personal style. Willows is located at 150 Market St. in Historic Downtown Elkin. After Teresa Smith Ray- Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Web Smalling Corporate Citizen Award Winner. Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology The Chamber’s Web Smalling Corporate Citizen Award recognizes a Chamber member who makes a difference in the community by using his or her time, talents and compassion to positively impact the lives of others. Teresa Smith Ray, owner of Harry’s Place gladly and unselfishly gives of her time. She is an Elkin High School graduate, former member of the Elkin Jaycees, is an Elder at Elkin Presbyterian Church and has actively served on the Board for the Ark. She is responsible for the creation of its annual rummage sale and Shake, Raffle and Roll was one her brain child’s. She is passionate about Downtown Elkin and the Reeves Theater Restoration project. And it’s more common than not to see a Harry’s Place gift certificate as a door prize, at any raffle or as a silent auction item. She even raises money in the restaurant for individuals in need. Page 4 1:06 PM 6/23/10 ON SPREAD :Layout 1 526-HEAT Licensed and Insured NC17204 27 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONDITIONING OR HEATING SYSTEM 12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH ON A NEW AIR C H C Call 835-6748 For More Information Owned & Operated by Barbara Newman Open: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8-12 noon 220 North Bridge Street, Jonesville (beside Jonesville Shopping Center) If any changes need to be made, call the chamber office at formation, We offer a full catering service from 25 to 500 people and rent party and wedding supplies, tables, table cloths and fountains. Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, holiday dinner, birthday or holiday cakes and sweets, or whatever the need... contact us today! For all your cooking needs Join Today. Best Bank in Town since 1872 Support Your Local Chamber. 2010 CHAMBER CHAMPIONS To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is serving you to the best of its ability, please take a moment and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org. One payment covers your expenses for Chamber activities, tickets, booth rentals and sponsorships for the entire year. For full details contact Laurette Leagon 336-526-1111. Become a Chamber Champion! Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 7 Page 10 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology led by Riz Ahmed, M.D., provides comprehensive services in the diagnosis, medical management and endoscopic treatment of diseases affecting the digestive system and liver. Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology is located at 201 W. Main St in Downtown Elkin. www.hughchatham.org/gastroenterology.htm The Chamber’s Beautification Award recognizes a chamber member who has excelled in beautification of their property, building or the community. This year’s award winner, Tim Gentry owner of Slightly Askew turned his hobby into a business. He took the vacant residential property located at 913 N. Bridge Street and gave it a much needed facelift. This property, built in the 60’s, was certainly in need of some tender loving care. This renovation certainly added a touch of color to N. Bridge St. in Elkin. . www.visittheyadkinvalley.com ON SPREAD :Layout 1 Comfort Inn 1633 Winston Road Jonesville, NC 28642 6/23/10 To make reservations now call 336-835-9400 1:03 PM Page 2 We can accommodate your Business Meeting Family Reunion or Wedding Plans... We can provide breaks and meals Dine In or Take Out 1624 Hwy. 67, Jonesville, NC 28642 - 835-5544 We Appreciate Your Patronage Book Your Business Lunch Meeting in Our Back Room. NOW Open For LUNCH!! But Closed on Monday 11 am-9 pm Everyday Family Style Seafood at its BEST! Come stay with us while visiting the Yadkin Valley Area! Visit Our Design Showroom at www.windowworld.com • Iredell County 704.883.8282 • Surry County 336.835.9393 • Wilkes County 336.838.9393 • 1-800-NEXT-WINDOW Serving the following counties: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Iredell, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes • PROVIDE Superior Products • INSTALLED by Professional Craftsmen • Over 200 Locations Nationally WINDOWS • SIDING • EXTERIOR DOORS GARAGE DOORS • GUTTERS • Guaranteed Low Price • Transferrable Limited Lifetime Warranty • Glass Breakage Warranty • Ask About Financing * Call for details d t il “Proudly made in America” 00 189. Installed! $ A Any size. i Whit White Vi Vinyl. l DoubleD bl Hung Replacement Window. Save Energy Plus Up To A $1500 Tax Credit! America’s Largest Replacement Window Company Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 9 Page 8 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Page 16 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Another Successful Festival! Just got back to WV from the wine festival..........WOW!!!!!!!!!!! What a wonderfully glorious time we had. The site was GREAT, the orchestration was smooth and the food was outstanding (21 and main). If the date for next year is set please let me know, we have 2 other couples ready to come down and we want to make plans. It went by entirely too fast. Thanks for the hospitality. Mark Akers Hello! For the fourth year in a row, we attended the wine fest in Elkin this past Saturday. Though the weather was MUCH too hot, it was a terrific festival as usual. Enjoyed the Natty Boh Duo again, and - surprisingly, as I am not a beach music fan - really enjoyed the Mixed Emotions! I appreciate that they played a wider variety of music this year. From our vantage point under the shade tree, it certainly appeared that the crowd had a great time! I'd like to see you do more to promote wine bottle recycling in the years to come... perhaps by placing empty case boxes near the trash cans? Thanks! Lora Sheridan, Winston-Salem Matthew and I want to send you our congratulations on a GREAT festival. I heard that so many people came you ran out of glasses. So what was the number? We had very good sales. Seems you even have "pull with the Man Upstairs" because the weather was beautiful.... A job well done, Ann Mayberry, Brushy Mountain Winery Good job this weekend. Brandon McCann, Cascade Highlands Congratulations on another successful Wine Festival! Ercel Carter, Wachovia Market President, Yadkin/Surry Counties Hello again, I just wanted to drop you a line and say thanks for having Natty Boh Duo play the wine fest yesterday! We had a great time and would love to do it again anytime. Thanks again Chris Emerson Quality • Experience • Availability • Dedication Our Elkin Offering Care For The Entire Family Now Offering Pediatrics and Family Medicine Originally from Nepal, Dr. Koirala completed his Family Medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical system in Long Island, New York in 2009. He is offering a broad range of family medicine services, including pediatrics age 6 and up, men’s and women’s health exams, acute and chronic adult medicine, and sports physicals. He also offers minor skin surgery, joint injections, treatment for common skin conditions (including acne) & weight loss counseling. He will make housecalls for the homebound patient! A native of Pennsylvania, she graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 1997. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. Dr. Trecroce sees patients 12 and older, performs women’s health exams, and treats acute and chronic adult conditions. Dr. Trecroce has a special interest in preventative health, and weight loss counseling. CRISTIN TRECROCE D.O. Board Certified in Family Medicine DIBAS KOIRALA M.D. Board Certified in Family Medicine Now providing newly expanded and remodeled office space for your convenience, including separate waiting room for Pediatrics. Accepting most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. We will file for you. ANDRAS NEUMARK, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine • TOMAS SOOS, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine & Geriatrics OUR BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL GROUP DOCTORS WILL SEE YOU IN THE HOSPITAL!! Para español llama a Aurelia al 336-386-8270 Ella te ayudarã ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS • WALK-IN’S WELCOME Spanish Speaking Person available SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE • 24 HOUR PHONE AVAILABILITY/7 DAYS A WEEK 380 Parkwood Medical Park in Elkin, NC • 336-835-9355 • VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.blueridgemd.com 202 West Spring Street Elkin, North Carolina 28621 Phone: 336-835-3135 Fax: 336-835-3756 Main Office - 661 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 526-2916 Drive-Thru location - 202 W. Main Street, Elkin, NC 835-4555 Personal • Small Business & Commercial • Mortgage There’s opportunity here Member FDIC Page 14—Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 And the Winner Is . . . Patsy Burgess- The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Education Excellence Award Winner The Education Excellence award is presented by the Chamber to individuals who have served the educational system of our community in superior fashion. This year’s winner, Patsy Burgess works with middle school and high school students within the Career and Technical Education program. One of her many responsibilities is that of facilitating the Career Internship Program. This program assists high school students in developing good work habits and strengthening communication skills as it provides opportunities for them to explore areas of career interest. The Chamber has been fortunate enough to benefit from the internship program on several occasions Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 3 Brent Cornelison –Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Rebel Good Award Investivng $$$$ in our Economy Total Woman Care and the Chamber staff has been extremely pleased with the professional demeanor of the students. The conduct that is expected of the interns is suitable for any Fortune 500 company. While working with the Youth Entrepreneurship Surry and Youth Leadership Surry programs, Ms Burgess has been instrumental in bringing students from throughout Surry County to downtown Elkin to showcase the many shops and business that we have to offer. Through these and other special projects she is building very positive relationships within the community Ms. Valerie Oberle of the Oberle Group-2010 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award Winner tomers, and reap the benefits of excellence. She was the first chair of the Tourism Partnership of Surry County, the Chair of the Pilot Mountain Tourism Authority, she is vital to the success of Mayfest and the Cruise-Ins in Pilot Mountain. She is a driving force in the Reeves Theater Restoration Project. She was the first female at Walt Disney World Resort to be promoted to an executive position. She is an accomplished business leader, consultant, certified DISC Success Insight™ coach, and internationally acclaimed speaker. Page 6 817 North Bridge Street, Elkin • 835-3131 BRIDGE STREET PHARMACY Little Or No Waiting for sick child or senior. Fast and friendly for all of our customers. Serving Our Community with 55 Years of Experience. We accept Your Insurance Cards Bridge Street Pharmacy “The areas only local employment service” Elkin • 835-6030 Mount Airy • 789-8220 www.workforcecarolina.com The Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award has a long standing pays tribute to individuals or groups who give so much to our community and to also encourage a culture of citizenship and service. This year’s winner, Valerie Oberle is passionate about business, community and growth, and makes a positive difference in everything she does. Since establishing her own business in 1997, she has helped businesses and non-profit organizations from around the world bring out the best in their leaders and employees, exceed the expectations of their cus- 1:08 PM The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization that promotes a positive business environment, facilitates community betterment and supports economic development. For more information about how joining the Chamber will help your business, call us at 526-1111. Join the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce Yadkin Riverkeeper, Inc. 2435 WestfieldDr. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Patricia Colwell, Founding Board Member Phone: (336) 366-3301 Anita Harrington, Founding Board Member Phone: (336) 366-7953 Dean Naujoks, Riverkeeper Phone: (919) 835-8535 www.yadkinriverkeeper.org Pilot Mountain, NC 27043 Willows 150 Market St. Elkin, NC 28621 Carol Collins, Owner Phone: (336) 526-8000 [email protected] Gambill Aldridge-The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year Award Winner 6/23/10 Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence 1947-2007 www.bbt.com KMH Lawn Care Hamptonville, NC 27020 Hector Ruiz Phone: (336) 466-1779 Kristiene Ruiz Phone (336) 466-1438 [email protected] Pilot Mountain Pride 612 E. Main Street Jonesville Historical-Bicentennial Society Jonesville, NC 28642 Judy Wolfe [email protected] www.jonesvillenc.org Gearheads Auto & Cycle Repair Shop 553 Winston Rd. Jonesville, NC 28642 Gina Garcia, Partner David Quiroga, Partner Dwight Hemric, Partner Phone: (336) 258-2128 Fax: (336) 258-2128 [email protected] www.gearheadsautoandcycle.com ® kin Valley Board of Realtors. This year’s winner is heavily involved in Economic Development for our area. He serves as the Chamber’s Vice Chair for Economic Development, has served on the Town of Elkin Economic Development Committee, and on the Surry County Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors, and beginning July 1st , he will be Chair of the Surry County Economic Development Partnership. He is a former Elkin Town Commissioner, and has worked in the Elkin area as a realtor for more than 25 years. ON SPREAD :Layout 1 1124 N. Bridge St. 336-835-2559 PROFESSIONAL Accounting • Mortgage Office Managers • Sales OFFICE Admin. Assistants • General Office Date Entry • Customer Service HOSPITALITY Banquet Servers • Housekeeping Dishwashers • Bartenders INDUSTRIAL Assembly • General Labor Light Industrial • Manufacturing Garanco, Inc. 615 W. Main St. Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 Ricky G. White, Estimator/Project Manager Phone: (336) 368-2788 Fax: (336) 368-1001 [email protected] www.garanco.com Fibrowatt One Summitt Square, Suite 200 1717 Langhorn-Newton Rd. Phone: (267) 352-0014 Fax: (267) 352-0035 [email protected] The Data Center Inc/Yadtel Networks Yadkinville, NC 27055 Bambi Craver, Business Consultant Phone: ( 336) 463-5066 Fax number: (336) 463-1801 [email protected] www.yadtelnetworks.com ® Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 11 The Chamber’s Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a member who has donated his or her time and energy to the betterment of our community. This award was name in honor of Johnsie Hudspeth to memorialize her contributions to the Chamber. Gambill Aldridge, owner and broker-in-charge of Basin Creek Realty has certainly donated a lot of time and a lot of energy to the Chamber, the town of Elkin and Surry County. He is an Elkin native and a graduate of Elkin High School. He is Past President of the Elkin Jaycees, the Tri County United Way, The Yadkin Valley chamber of Commerce and the Yad- Chatham Foundation, Inc. State Road, NC 28676 Lucy Chatham, President Phone: (336) 874-2485 Fax:: (336) 874-7311 Steve Montsinger, Secretary Phone: (336) 366-2922 Bath Fitter, Inc 3005 S. Elm-Eugene St. Greensboro, NC 27406 Lori Brown, Marketing Coordinator Dennis Rubin Branch Manager Phone: (336) 379-7899 Fax: (336) 379-7677 [email protected] www.bathfitter.com Back on the Rack Consignments 109 W. Atkins St. Dobson, NC 27017 Junior & Lynn Walters, Owners Phone: (336) 386-1004 [email protected] CHAMBER MEMBERS Proudly Serving the Yadkin Valley area since 1987 NEW Page 6 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Five years ago the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce created an award to recognize superior work in promoting the Yadkin Valley. This award honors Rebel Good, longtime editor and publisher of The Tribune former editor of The Messenger, and currently editor of Yadkin Valley Wine Country, whose mission is to deliver maximum exposure of the Yadkin Valley for areas wineries and other tourism relate businesses to Internet users. This year’s winner, Brent Cornelison, warrants this award for many of his endeavors that have advanced tourism for the Yadkin Valley and for Elkin. Some of these successes were job related; others were from his passion to grow the tourism indus- try in the Yadkin Valley. He was instrumental in the Elkin Greenway project, in bringing recognition to the Overmountain Victory trail in our area with the creation of the wayside adjacent to the Elkin Municipal Park and convincing the USTA professional tour to come to Elkin. He served two years as chairman of the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival committee. Mr. Cornelison has held several positions in the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Association has a degree in Parks and Recreation administration and is an elder at the Elkin Presbyterian Church. Coming soon, it’s Habitat for Humanity’s 2010 ART for HOMES! This project, now in its third year, invites local artists to participate in creating art from items donated to the Habitat Home Shoppe. The sky’s the limit on what media or methods can be used -paint a chair! deconstruct a toaster! tile a table! or wherever the imagination leads. Previous creations have included the amazing American Fan Stand, made of 45 records and a fireplace stand; the gilded, jeweled, enameled and totally-over-the-top toilet refashioned into a wine cooler; whimsical painted tables, chairs and rockers; paper art from Habitat books, hand-made tiles decorating a re-fashioned table, and more Items may be selected from the Habitat Home Shoppe with a value not to exceed $50. Home Once created, the ART is due at the Habitat Home Shoppe by September 1, 2010. The ART then will be auctioned off at the art celebration on September 10 at the Habitat Home Shoppe. Join friends of Habitat for music, food, and great ART! Questions? Call the Habitat Home Shoppe at 526-4663. Total Woman Care provides professional, personalized care with a focus on prevention and education. Their staff of uniquely qualified individuals has been carefully chosen to help meet each of the patient’s individualized needs. Total Woman Care is located at 942 Johnson Ridge Road Elkin, NC 28621. www.totalwomancare.net Blue Ridge Medical Group - Elkin Chamber Membership Makes ¢¢¢¢ An Ribbon Cutting was held on Wed. April 14, 2010 at the newly expanded medical offices of Our Elkin Blue Ridge Medical Group. Located at 380 Parkwood Medical Park, Elkin , NC, The providers of the practice were on hand to give guided tours and visited with patients of the practice and prospective patients. This would include Andreas Neumark, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine, Tamas Soos, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Cristin Trecroce, D.O, Board Certified Family Medicine, Dibas Koirala, M.D. Board Certified Family Medicine, and Linda Turner, D.O. Family Medicine. Elkin Blue Ridge Medical Group is accepting new patients, and accepts most insurances. This office provides Same Day Appointments, and Walk-Ins are Welcome! They can be reached at 336 835 9355, and are available 24 hrs a day by our answering service. www.blueridgemd.com ON SPREAD :Layout 1 Yadkin Valley Chamber Members of the Month are recognized for their strong support of the Chamber, their generosity to our community and their sound business practices. This most recent batch of winners certainly fits the bill. 1St Row Mazzini’s Italian Restaurant on N. Bridge St in Elkin. WIFM 100.9 FM- Family Friendly radio for the Yadkin Valley. 2nd Row Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery-Established in 2005, Carolina Heritage Vine- yard and Winery is a 35-acre farm three miles east of Elkin, North Carolina, along HWY 268. WalMart- Save Money, Live Better, located on CC Camp Rd right off Exit 85 Elkin. 3rd Row- Yadkin Valley General Store, a Pennsylvania Dutch bulk food store located in Historic Downtown Elkin, N.C. And Song’s Jewelry adds this recognition to her awards as the 2008 Main Street Champion and the 2007 Award winner of the Chamber’s Community Beautification Award. “Hometown Service” Phone: 835-2621 Downtown Elkin Since 1939 6/23/10 1:11 PM Page 8 Frank Beals Freddie Brown 835-1124 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Freddie Brown 336-835-4411 Putting $$$$ Back in Our Economy CHAMBER Members of the Month What are they talking about? Find out by signing up now for the Chamber’s next Speed Networking, Thursday, July 22, 2010. Speed Networking Frank Beals Call 526-1111 or visit www.YadkinValley.org Join The Chamber Today! Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 13 Page 4 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Page 12 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010— Page 5 Hampton Inn here wins national award Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin employees celebrate being voted top in the nation two years in a row with the Connie Award. Front: Jackie Pardue, Second row: Stephaie Duncan, Betty Childress, Teresa Steele, Betty Carter, Third row: General Manager, Debra Clark, Sherry Holcomb, Loretta Fletcher, Diand Day, Shirl Cox, Katrina Winston and Glenn Owings. by Karen Martin Staff Writer, Elkin Tribune The Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin has been awarded the Connie Award, for the second year in a row. The award, named after company founder, Conrad N. Hilton, is given to the top eight hotels across the nation, in a 1,800 world-wide global property group of hotels, based on high product and service scores, top ratings on quality inspections, and as being judged by guests of the hotel. "It's an honor to be the number one top rated hotel in the nation with the Hilton family hotels," Debra Clark, general manager said. "It's a great place to work." Clark started with the hotel chain as the front desk attendant and worked to assistant manager, then general manager in 1999. "This is the second year in a row we've received number one and we're very proud of our customer service," Clark said. "I think we pride ourselves on friendly accommodating service to our guests. Staying here feels like coming home to a safe, secure environment. "If a traveler gets off the highway, we like to take care of them," she said. "We try to meet their needs and hope to have them as return guests. Our customer service is excellent." The Hampton Inn is owned by Riverview Holding LLC, with owners, Ben Mastin, Fred Eidson and Bob Greene. The hotel in Jonesville has 64 rooms, three of which are one-bedroom suites. Handicap accessible rooms are available for those who require special facilities. A state of the art fitness room as well as an outside pool are also part of the amenities. The hotel offers a continental breakfast with hot foods to each guest, fresh coffee all during the day along with freshly baked cookies, fruit, and hot popcorn popped every afternoon. The hotel does not allow pets and is 100 percent non-smoking. "We have a manager's reception every Tuesday," Clark said. "Staying at the Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin is an experience. We are beginning to become a destination because of the large number of vineyards and wineries in the area that tourist are interested in visiting. "We have a high return visit business with our customers and are proud that they enjoy staying with us. We see old friends when our travelers return to stay a night or two with us along their way." The Hampton Inn also provides wireless Internet services for its guests as well as a business center where computer terminals are located. Michael Wilson, of the Fairfield Inn, is the regional manager of four of the company's hotels. The Fairfield ranked number five in the nation. "We are honored by the Connie Award and look forward to being in the running for future awards," Clark said. Vaughan-Bassett investing $1 million to expand plant GALAX, Va. — Bedroom manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett has announced a $1 million, 16,000-square-foot expansion of its main plant here. The company broke ground in May and plans to have the work completed by December. The added space will be used to store bed rails and mirrors and for the staging of shipments from the adjoining shipping facility. In May, it completed the first two phases of the project, relocating its two bed production lines from the machine room to the pack room. It also moved two offices and a restroom to open up a forklift aisle that will allow the movement of parts from the machine room to the bed production lines. A phase to be completed in July will involve reorganizing machinery, using about 8,000 square feet opened up with the relocation of the bed lines. Vaughan-Bassett said the project is necessary due to the success of the $3 million Weinig Rough End System it installed at the Galax plant last July, which improves the company's efficiency in cutting lumber. "We have been able to cut significantly more lumber and we are generating many more parts with our new system," President and CEO Wyatt Bassett said in a statement. He added that the latest expansion will add jobs in the coming months and years, but did not specify how many. Doug Bassett, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the company hopes to add jobs at the same pace it has grown over the past year. He said the manufacturer has added 60 jobs in Galax in the past 15 months and brought back 50 workers since it reopened its Elkin, N.C., plant in September. Vaughan-Bassett now employs more than 700 at the two facilities. Clark Bros. Construction of Stuart, Va., is handling the expansion Unique Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles • (over 150 dealers) jewelry, glassware, framed art and much more! Elkin,/Jonesville Area I-77, exit 82 Go west on Highway 67, Riverview Shopping Center Open 7 Days, Jonesville • 336-835-6400 A Fine Balance Elkin is very lucky to have the services of a young woman from Pennsylvannia as a Family Health Physician, employed by Blue Ridge Medical Group.,380 Parkwood Medical Park , Elkin, NC. Dr. Cristin Trecroce describes herself as having three roles in her life, a mother, a wife and a physician, and believes her motto in life is about balance. She has a strong desire to convey that balance to her patients in their daily lives for health purposes. She really feels a strong connection to her patients, and she states she enjoys spending time with her patients as much as she does her family! Her desire is that her patients will become like family to her, and that she can teach her patients, just as she does her children, about making healthy life- choices. This is truly a refreshing trend in medicine, and Elkin is fortunate to have someone to offer these approaches in medicine! Dr. Trecroce is entering her second year of practice here in Elkin, and relocated here from Philadelphia, PA. She is a native of Pennsylvania, and graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and see patients age 12 and over. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, and offer bariatric or weight loss counseling. She is married, and has two young daugh- ters. Her husband , Doug Stewart, is a Physicians Assitant in the ER at HCMH in Elkin so he is also contributing to the health of Elkin residents with his extensive ER experience. Their relocation from Pennsylvania to Elkin was a loss for PA and a gain for NC! In talking with Dr Trecroce you will find she enjoys hobbies of exercise, learning new things and cooking. She enjoys watching the Food Network and she admires the work of the Naked Chef. Her interest in this chef is that he is pioneering a change to school's food programs for kids. Dr. Trecroce is trying to give kids better tools to have a healthier future, considering the epidemic of childhood obesity. She offers counseling for children and parents to take a better look at how day to day decisions affect their overall health. She states her role is to encourage realistic changes for daily life to combat weight and health obstacles. Elkin is very lucky to have such an enthusiatic, caring and compassionate young physician. Her interest in good health and making correct lifestyle choices brings a fresh and current approach to medical care in the community! We are grateful she can balance being a wife , mother and physician to bring these talents to our town! For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authority www.visittheyadkinvalley.com 1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798) ON SPREAD :Layout 1 Yadkin Valley Chamber Members of the Month are recognized for their strong support of the Chamber, their generosity to our community and their sound business practices. This most recent batch of winners certainly fits the bill. 1St Row Mazzini’s Italian Restaurant on N. Bridge St in Elkin. WIFM 100.9 FM- Family Friendly radio for the Yadkin Valley. 2nd Row Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery-Established in 2005, Carolina Heritage Vine- yard and Winery is a 35-acre farm three miles east of Elkin, North Carolina, along HWY 268. WalMart- Save Money, Live Better, located on CC Camp Rd right off Exit 85 Elkin. 3rd Row- Yadkin Valley General Store, a Pennsylvania Dutch bulk food store located in Historic Downtown Elkin, N.C. And Song’s Jewelry adds this recognition to her awards as the 2008 Main Street Champion and the 2007 Award winner of the Chamber’s Community Beautification Award. 6/23/10 “Hometown Service” Phone: 835-2621 Downtown Elkin Since 1939 1:11 PM Page 8 Frank Beals Freddie Brown 835-1124 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Freddie Brown 336-835-4411 What are they talking about? Find out by signing up now for the Chamber’s next Speed Networking, Thursday, July 22, 2010. Putting $$$$ Back in Our Economy CHAMBER Members of the Month Speed Networking Frank Beals Call 526-1111 or visit www.YadkinValley.org Join The Chamber Today! Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010— Page 5 Page 12 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Page 4 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 13 Hampton Inn here wins national award Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin employees celebrate being voted top in the nation two years in a row with the Connie Award. Front: Jackie Pardue, Second row: Stephaie Duncan, Betty Childress, Teresa Steele, Betty Carter, Third row: General Manager, Debra Clark, Sherry Holcomb, Loretta Fletcher, Diand Day, Shirl Cox, Katrina Winston and Glenn Owings. by Karen Martin Staff Writer, Elkin Tribune The Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin has been awarded the Connie Award, for the second year in a row. The award, named after company founder, Conrad N. Hilton, is given to the top eight hotels across the nation, in a 1,800 world-wide global property group of hotels, based on high product and service scores, top ratings on quality inspections, and as being judged by guests of the hotel. "It's an honor to be the number one top rated hotel in the nation with the Hilton family hotels," Debra Clark, general manager said. "It's a great place to work." Clark started with the hotel chain as the front desk attendant and worked to assistant manager, then general manager in 1999. "This is the second year in a row we've received number one and we're very proud of our customer service," Clark said. "I think we pride ourselves on friendly accommodating service to our guests. Staying here feels like coming home to a safe, secure environment. "If a traveler gets off the highway, we like to take care of them," she said. "We try to meet their needs and hope to have them as return guests. Our customer service is excellent." The Hampton Inn is owned by Riverview Holding LLC, with owners, Ben Mastin, Fred Eidson and Bob Greene. The hotel in Jonesville has 64 rooms, three of which are one-bedroom suites. Handicap accessible rooms are available for those who require special facilities. A state of the art fitness room as well as an outside pool are also part of the amenities. The hotel offers a continental breakfast with hot foods to each guest, fresh coffee all during the day along with freshly baked cookies, fruit, and hot popcorn popped every afternoon. The hotel does not allow pets and is 100 percent non-smoking. "We have a manager's reception every Tuesday," Clark said. "Staying at the Hampton Inn of Jonesville/Elkin is an experience. We are beginning to become a destination because of the large number of vineyards and wineries in the area that tourist are interested in visiting. "We have a high return visit business with our customers and are proud that they enjoy staying with us. We see old friends when our travelers return to stay a night or two with us along their way." The Hampton Inn also provides wireless Internet services for its guests as well as a business center where computer terminals are located. Michael Wilson, of the Fairfield Inn, is the regional manager of four of the company's hotels. The Fairfield ranked number five in the nation. "We are honored by the Connie Award and look forward to being in the running for future awards," Clark said. Vaughan-Bassett investing $1 million to expand plant GALAX, Va. — Bedroom manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett has announced a $1 million, 16,000-square-foot expansion of its main plant here. The company broke ground in May and plans to have the work completed by December. The added space will be used to store bed rails and mirrors and for the staging of shipments from the adjoining shipping facility. In May, it completed the first two phases of the project, relocating its two bed production lines from the machine room to the pack room. It also moved two offices and a restroom to open up a forklift aisle that will allow the movement of parts from the machine room to the bed production lines. A phase to be completed in July will involve reorganizing machinery, using about 8,000 square feet opened up with the relocation of the bed lines. Vaughan-Bassett said the project is necessary due to the success of the $3 million Weinig Rough End System it installed at the Galax plant last July, which improves the company's efficiency in cutting lumber. "We have been able to cut significantly more lumber and we are generating many more parts with our new system," President and CEO Wyatt Bassett said in a statement. He added that the latest expansion will add jobs in the coming months and years, but did not specify how many. Doug Bassett, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said the company hopes to add jobs at the same pace it has grown over the past year. He said the manufacturer has added 60 jobs in Galax in the past 15 months and brought back 50 workers since it reopened its Elkin, N.C., plant in September. Vaughan-Bassett now employs more than 700 at the two facilities. Clark Bros. Construction of Stuart, Va., is handling the expansion Unique Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles • (over 150 dealers) jewelry, glassware, framed art and much more! Elkin,/Jonesville Area I-77, exit 82 Go west on Highway 67, Riverview Shopping Center Open 7 Days, Jonesville • 336-835-6400 A Fine Balance Elkin is very lucky to have the services of a young woman from Pennsylvannia as a Family Health Physician, employed by Blue Ridge Medical Group.,380 Parkwood Medical Park , Elkin, NC. Dr. Cristin Trecroce describes herself as having three roles in her life, a mother, a wife and a physician, and believes her motto in life is about balance. She has a strong desire to convey that balance to her patients in their daily lives for health purposes. She really feels a strong connection to her patients, and she states she enjoys spending time with her patients as much as she does her family! Her desire is that her patients will become like family to her, and that she can teach her patients, just as she does her children, about making healthy life- choices. This is truly a refreshing trend in medicine, and Elkin is fortunate to have someone to offer these approaches in medicine! Dr. Trecroce is entering her second year of practice here in Elkin, and relocated here from Philadelphia, PA. She is a native of Pennsylvania, and graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and see patients age 12 and over. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, and offer bariatric or weight loss counseling. She is married, and has two young daugh- ters. Her husband , Doug Stewart, is a Physicians Assitant in the ER at HCMH in Elkin so he is also contributing to the health of Elkin residents with his extensive ER experience. Their relocation from Pennsylvania to Elkin was a loss for PA and a gain for NC! In talking with Dr Trecroce you will find she enjoys hobbies of exercise, learning new things and cooking. She enjoys watching the Food Network and she admires the work of the Naked Chef. Her interest in this chef is that he is pioneering a change to school's food programs for kids. Dr. Trecroce is trying to give kids better tools to have a healthier future, considering the epidemic of childhood obesity. She offers counseling for children and parents to take a better look at how day to day decisions affect their overall health. She states her role is to encourage realistic changes for daily life to combat weight and health obstacles. Elkin is very lucky to have such an enthusiatic, caring and compassionate young physician. Her interest in good health and making correct lifestyle choices brings a fresh and current approach to medical care in the community! We are grateful she can balance being a wife , mother and physician to bring these talents to our town! For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authority www.visittheyadkinvalley.com 1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798) ON SPREAD :Layout 1 1124 N. Bridge St. 336-835-2559 202 West Spring Street Elkin, North Carolina 28621 Phone: 336-835-3135 Fax: 336-835-3756 PROFESSIONAL Accounting • Mortgage Office Managers • Sales Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence 1947-2007 OFFICE Admin. Assistants • General Office Date Entry • Customer Service 6/23/10 Main Office - 661 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 526-2916 Drive-Thru location - 202 W. Main Street, Elkin, NC 835-4555 Personal • Small Business & Commercial • Mortgage There’s opportunity here HOSPITALITY Banquet Servers • Housekeeping Dishwashers • Bartenders 1:08 PM Member FDIC www.bbt.com INDUSTRIAL Assembly • General Labor Light Industrial • Manufacturing Back on the Rack Consignments 109 W. Atkins St. Dobson, NC 27017 Junior & Lynn Walters, Owners Phone: (336) 386-1004 [email protected] Fibrowatt One Summitt Square, Suite 200 1717 Langhorn-Newton Rd. Phone: (267) 352-0014 Fax: (267) 352-0035 [email protected] The Data Center Inc/Yadtel Networks Yadkinville, NC 27055 Bambi Craver, Business Consultant Phone: ( 336) 463-5066 Fax number: (336) 463-1801 [email protected] www.yadtelnetworks.com Jonesville Historical-Bicentennial Society Jonesville, NC 28642 Judy Wolfe [email protected] www.jonesvillenc.org Gearheads Auto & Cycle Repair Shop 553 Winston Rd. Jonesville, NC 28642 Gina Garcia, Partner David Quiroga, Partner Dwight Hemric, Partner Phone: (336) 258-2128 Fax: (336) 258-2128 [email protected] www.gearheadsautoandcycle.com The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization that promotes a positive business environment, facilitates community betterment and supports economic development. For more information about how joining the Chamber will help your business, call us at 526-1111. Join the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce Yadkin Riverkeeper, Inc. 2435 WestfieldDr. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Patricia Colwell, Founding Board Member Phone: (336) 366-3301 Anita Harrington, Founding Board Member Phone: (336) 366-7953 Dean Naujoks, Riverkeeper Phone: (919) 835-8535 www.yadkinriverkeeper.org BRIDGE STREET PHARMACY Little Or No Waiting for sick child or senior. Fast and friendly for all of our customers. Serving Our Community with 55 Years of Experience. We accept Your Insurance Cards Bridge Street Pharmacy Pilot Mountain, NC 27043 Willows 150 Market St. Elkin, NC 28621 Carol Collins, Owner Phone: (336) 526-8000 [email protected] “The areas only local employment service” Elkin • 835-6030 Mount Airy • 789-8220 www.workforcecarolina.com CHAMBER MEMBERS Proudly Serving the Yadkin Valley area since 1987 NEW ® ® Page 6 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 11 Brent Cornelison –Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Rebel Good Award Investivng $$$$ in our Economy Total Woman Care and the Chamber staff has been extremely pleased with the professional demeanor of the students. The conduct that is expected of the interns is suitable for any Fortune 500 company. While working with the Youth Entrepreneurship Surry and Youth Leadership Surry programs, Ms Burgess has been instrumental in bringing students from throughout Surry County to downtown Elkin to showcase the many shops and business that we have to offer. Through these and other special projects she is building very positive relationships within the community Ms. Valerie Oberle of the Oberle Group-2010 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award Winner tomers, and reap the benefits of excellence. She was the first chair of the Tourism Partnership of Surry County, the Chair of the Pilot Mountain Tourism Authority, she is vital to the success of Mayfest and the Cruise-Ins in Pilot Mountain. She is a driving force in the Reeves Theater Restoration Project. She was the first female at Walt Disney World Resort to be promoted to an executive position. She is an accomplished business leader, consultant, certified DISC Success Insight™ coach, and internationally acclaimed speaker. Gambill Aldridge-The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year Award Winner The Chamber’s Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a member who has donated his or her time and energy to the betterment of our community. This award was name in honor of Johnsie Hudspeth to memorialize her contributions to the Chamber. Gambill Aldridge, owner and broker-in-charge of Basin Creek Realty has certainly donated a lot of time and a lot of energy to the Chamber, the town of Elkin and Surry County. He is an Elkin native and a graduate of Elkin High School. He is Past President of the Elkin Jaycees, the Tri County United Way, The Yadkin Valley chamber of Commerce and the Yad- Bath Fitter, Inc 3005 S. Elm-Eugene St. Greensboro, NC 27406 Lori Brown, Marketing Coordinator Dennis Rubin Branch Manager Phone: (336) 379-7899 Fax: (336) 379-7677 [email protected] www.bathfitter.com Garanco, Inc. 615 W. Main St. Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 Ricky G. White, Estimator/Project Manager Phone: (336) 368-2788 Fax: (336) 368-1001 [email protected] www.garanco.com 817 North Bridge Street, Elkin • 835-3131 Patsy Burgess- The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Education Excellence Award Winner The Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award has a long standing pays tribute to individuals or groups who give so much to our community and to also encourage a culture of citizenship and service. This year’s winner, Valerie Oberle is passionate about business, community and growth, and makes a positive difference in everything she does. Since establishing her own business in 1997, she has helped businesses and non-profit organizations from around the world bring out the best in their leaders and employees, exceed the expectations of their cus- Chatham Foundation, Inc. State Road, NC 28676 Lucy Chatham, President Phone: (336) 874-2485 Fax:: (336) 874-7311 Steve Montsinger, Secretary Phone: (336) 366-2922 KMH Lawn Care Hamptonville, NC 27020 Hector Ruiz Phone: (336) 466-1779 Kristiene Ruiz Phone (336) 466-1438 [email protected] Pilot Mountain Pride 612 E. Main Street Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 3 And the Winner Is . . . The Education Excellence award is presented by the Chamber to individuals who have served the educational system of our community in superior fashion. This year’s winner, Patsy Burgess works with middle school and high school students within the Career and Technical Education program. One of her many responsibilities is that of facilitating the Career Internship Program. This program assists high school students in developing good work habits and strengthening communication skills as it provides opportunities for them to explore areas of career interest. The Chamber has been fortunate enough to benefit from the internship program on several occasions Page 6 Page 14—Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 kin Valley Board of Realtors. This year’s winner is heavily involved in Economic Development for our area. He serves as the Chamber’s Vice Chair for Economic Development, has served on the Town of Elkin Economic Development Committee, and on the Surry County Economic Development Partnership Board of Directors, and beginning July 1st , he will be Chair of the Surry County Economic Development Partnership. He is a former Elkin Town Commissioner, and has worked in the Elkin area as a realtor for more than 25 years. Five years ago the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce created an award to recognize superior work in promoting the Yadkin Valley. This award honors Rebel Good, longtime editor and publisher of The Tribune former editor of The Messenger, and currently editor of Yadkin Valley Wine Country, whose mission is to deliver maximum exposure of the Yadkin Valley for areas wineries and other tourism relate businesses to Internet users. This year’s winner, Brent Cornelison, warrants this award for many of his endeavors that have advanced tourism for the Yadkin Valley and for Elkin. Some of these successes were job related; others were from his passion to grow the tourism indus- try in the Yadkin Valley. He was instrumental in the Elkin Greenway project, in bringing recognition to the Overmountain Victory trail in our area with the creation of the wayside adjacent to the Elkin Municipal Park and convincing the USTA professional tour to come to Elkin. He served two years as chairman of the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival committee. Mr. Cornelison has held several positions in the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Association has a degree in Parks and Recreation administration and is an elder at the Elkin Presbyterian Church. Total Woman Care provides professional, personalized care with a focus on prevention and education. Their staff of uniquely qualified individuals has been carefully chosen to help meet each of the patient’s individualized needs. Total Woman Care is located at 942 Johnson Ridge Road Elkin, NC 28621. www.totalwomancare.net Blue Ridge Medical Group - Elkin Chamber Membership Makes ¢¢¢¢ An Ribbon Cutting was held on Wed. April 14, 2010 at the newly expanded medical offices of Our Elkin Blue Ridge Medical Group. Located at 380 Parkwood Medical Park, Elkin , NC, The providers of the practice were on hand to give guided tours and visited with patients of the practice and prospective patients. This would include Andreas Neumark, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine, Tamas Soos, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Cristin Trecroce, D.O, Board Certified Family Medicine, Dibas Koirala, M.D. Board Certified Family Medicine, and Linda Turner, D.O. Family Medicine. Elkin Blue Ridge Medical Group is accepting new patients, and accepts most insurances. This office provides Same Day Appointments, and Walk-Ins are Welcome! They can be reached at 336 835 9355, and are available 24 hrs a day by our answering service. www.blueridgemd.com Coming soon, it’s Habitat for Humanity’s 2010 ART for HOMES! This project, now in its third year, invites local artists to participate in creating art from items donated to the Habitat Home Shoppe. The sky’s the limit on what media or methods can be used -paint a chair! deconstruct a toaster! tile a table! or wherever the imagination leads. Previous creations have included the amazing American Fan Stand, made of 45 records and a fireplace stand; the gilded, jeweled, enameled and totally-over-the-top toilet refashioned into a wine cooler; whimsical painted tables, chairs and rockers; paper art from Habitat books, hand-made tiles decorating a re-fashioned table, and more Items may be selected from the Habitat Home Shoppe with a value not to exceed $50. Home Once created, the ART is due at the Habitat Home Shoppe by September 1, 2010. The ART then will be auctioned off at the art celebration on September 10 at the Habitat Home Shoppe. Join friends of Habitat for music, food, and great ART! Questions? Call the Habitat Home Shoppe at 526-4663. 526-HEAT Licensed and Insured NC17204 237 Winston Rd., Jonesville, NC 28642 (336) 835-3434 • 800-233-3719 We Service All Brands 27 YEARS EXPERIENCE 12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH ON A NEW AIR CONDITIONING OR HEATING SYSTEM C H C & www.visittheyadkinvalley.com Pepsi-Cola Bottlers of Jonesville HEATING & COOLING, INC. CUSTOM “QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1930” www.YadkinValley.org Call 835-6748 For More Information Owned & Operated by Barbara Newman Open: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8-12 noon 336.526.1111 or send an email to [email protected] 220 North Bridge Street, Jonesville (beside Jonesville Shopping Center) If any changes need to be made, call the chamber office at We offer a full catering service from 25 to 500 people and rent party and wedding supplies, tables, table cloths and fountains. Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, holiday dinner, birthday or holiday cakes and sweets, or whatever the need... contact us today! For all your cooking needs For More In- Join Today. Support Your Local Chamber. 2010 CHAMBER CHAMPIONS One payment covers your expenses for Chamber activities, tickets, booth rentals and sponsorships for the entire year. For full details contact Laurette Leagon 336-526-1111. 835-7368 RENTALS & SALES www.brushymountainwine.com Mastercard, American Express & Visa accepted After hours emergency Service call 366-7355 or 366-7072 Professional Equipment for Professional Results • Backhoes • Bobcats (Skid Steer) • Trenchers • Pressure Washers • Air Compressors • Trailers • Personal Lifts • Compaction Equipment • Saws & Drills • Concrete & Masonry • Plumbing & Drills • Pumps • Tables, Tents, Chairs • Scaffolding • Tractors • Flooring Tools • DeeJay Services • Lawn & Garden 1-800-621-8145 125 W. Main Street, Historic Downtown Elkin, NC • 336-835-1313 Is Your Listing Up-to-Date? Best Bank in Town since 1872 Fax 835-9295 1036 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC 8621 Mon. - Fri. 7-5 Sat. 8-4 Propane, Fuel Oil, Gas Appliances 667 North Bridge St. • Elkin • 835-3607 Call 526-1111 or Visit formation, To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is serving you to the best of its ability, please take a moment and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org. Locally owned & Operated by Joe Walker www.century21hudspeth.com Come by and try out New Booger Swamp Red Wine imported cheeses. + Hudspeth Properties 1010 US Hwy. 21, State Road • 874-7130 M aking a differ ence in the communities we ser ve! North Carolina Licensed Contractor Come see us at our new location behind Park Food Service in State Road! 925 N Bridge St | (336) 835-4060 | www.GoLifeStore.com If any changes need to be made, call the chamber office at 336-526-1111 or send an email to: [email protected] Stop by and see us at our new location today! To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is serving you to the best of its ability, please take a moment and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org. Your friends formerly known as Is Your Listing Up-to-Date? Become a Chamber Champion! Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 7 Page 10 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Page 2 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010 — Page 15 Investivng $$$$ in our Economy Sedgewick Homes And the Winner Is . . . Goodwill Industries Slightly Askew-The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Community Beautification Award Winner Before Arlo Bar-Zee and Justin Keisler cutting up at the Sedgewick Homes Ribbon Cutting. At Sedgwick Homes their mission is to delight their customers while creating a positive environment that allows our employees and associates to prosper. Sedgewick Homes is located at 123 Valley Drive in Jonesville. www.sedgewickhomes.com Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology ON SPREAD :Layout 1 6/23/10 1:06 PM Page 4 Willows Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina opened its Elkin retail store on Thursday, May 13 at 477 CC Camp Rd. This new facility, a replacement store for the North Bridge Street location, is twice the size and offers a convenient covered donation drive-through. The new store is designed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s stringent LEED standards (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) which are the national benchmark for high performance green buildings. The Elkin Goodwill store is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. www.goodwillnwnc.org Willows owner Carol Collins cuts the ribbon on her beautiful showroom featuring unique and affordable home décor. Carol is also an accomplished interior designer and would be happy to assist you in creating a look for your home or office that reflects your own personal style. Willows is located at 150 Market St. in Historic Downtown Elkin. Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology led by Riz Ahmed, M.D., provides comprehensive services in the diagnosis, medical management and endoscopic treatment of diseases affecting the digestive system and liver. Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology is located at 201 W. Main St in Downtown Elkin. www.hughchatham.org/gastroenterology.htm Award winners from the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 22nd Meeting are from left to right: 2010 Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Excellence Award winner, Patsy Burgess; the 2010 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award winner, Valerie Oberle of the Oberle Group; the first ever Johnsie Hudspeth Volunteer of the Year award winner, owner and broker in charge of Basin Creek Realty, Gambill Aldridge; 2010 Community Beautification Award winner, Tim Gentry of Slightly Askew; and the new 2010-2011 Chair, Michael Wilson. After Teresa Smith Ray- Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce 2010 Web Smalling Corporate Citizen Award Winner. The Chamber’s Web Smalling Corporate Citizen Award recognizes a Chamber member who makes a difference in the community by using his or her time, talents and compassion to positively impact the lives of others. Teresa Smith Ray, owner of Harry’s Place gladly and unselfishly gives of her time. She is an Elkin High School graduate, former member of the Elkin Jaycees, is an Elder at Elkin Presbyterian Church and has actively served on the Board for the Ark. She is responsible for the creation of its annual rummage sale and Shake, Raffle and Roll was one her brain child’s. She is passionate about Downtown Elkin and the Reeves Theater Restoration project. And it’s more common than not to see a Harry’s Place gift certificate as a door prize, at any raffle or as a silent auction item. She even raises money in the restaurant for individuals in need. The Chamber’s Beautification Award recognizes a chamber member who has excelled in beautification of their property, building or the community. This year’s award winner, Tim Gentry owner of Slightly Askew turned his hobby into a business. He took the vacant residential property located at 913 N. Bridge Street and gave it a much needed facelift. This property, built in the 60’s, was certainly in need of some tender loving care. This renovation certainly added a touch of color to N. Bridge St. in Elkin. . www.visittheyadkinvalley.com Dine In or Take Out - 835-5544 1624 Hwy. 67, Jonesville, NC 28642 Comfort Inn 1633 Winston Road Jonesville, NC 28642 We Appreciate Your Patronage To make reservations now call 336-835-9400 Book Your Business Lunch Meeting in Our Back Room. We can accommodate your Business Meeting Family Reunion or Wedding Plans... We can provide breaks and meals NOW Open For LUNCH!! But Closed on Monday 11 am-9 pm Everyday Family Style Seafood at its BEST! Come stay with us while visiting the Yadkin Valley Area! 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Enjoyed the Natty Boh Duo again, and - surprisingly, as I am not a beach music fan - really enjoyed the Mixed Emotions! I appreciate that they played a wider variety of music this year. From our vantage point under the shade tree, it certainly appeared that the crowd had a great time! I'd like to see you do more to promote wine bottle recycling in the years to come... perhaps by placing empty case boxes near the trash cans? Thanks! Lora Sheridan, Winston-Salem Matthew and I want to send you our congratulations on a GREAT festival. I heard that so many people came you ran out of glasses. So what was the number? We had very good sales. Seems you even have "pull with the Man Upstairs" because the weather was beautiful.... A job well done, Ann Mayberry, Brushy Mountain Winery Good job this weekend. Brandon McCann, Cascade Highlands Congratulations on another successful Wine Festival! Ercel Carter, Wachovia Market President, Yadkin/Surry Counties Hello again, I just wanted to drop you a line and say thanks for having Natty Boh Duo play the wine fest yesterday! We had a great time and would love to do it again anytime. Thanks again Chris Emerson Quality • Experience • Availability • Dedication Our Elkin Offering Care For The Entire Family Now Offering Pediatrics and Family Medicine Originally from Nepal, Dr. Koirala completed his Family Medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical system in Long Island, New York in 2009. He is offering a broad range of family medicine services, including pediatrics age 6 and up, men’s and women’s health exams, acute and chronic adult medicine, and sports physicals. He also offers minor skin surgery, joint injections, treatment for common skin conditions (including acne) & weight loss counseling. He will make housecalls for the homebound patient! DIBAS KOIRALA M.D. Board Certified in Family Medicine A native of Pennsylvania, she graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 1997. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. Dr. Trecroce sees patients 12 and older, performs women’s health exams, and treats acute and chronic adult conditions. Dr. Trecroce has a special interest in preventative health, and weight loss counseling. CRISTIN TRECROCE D.O. Board Certified in Family Medicine Now providing newly expanded and remodeled office space for your convenience, including separate waiting room for Pediatrics. Accepting most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. We will file for you. ANDRAS NEUMARK, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine • TOMAS SOOS, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine & Geriatrics OUR BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL GROUP DOCTORS WILL SEE YOU IN THE HOSPITAL!! Para español llama a Aurelia al 336-386-8270 Ella te ayudarã ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS • WALK-IN’S WELCOME SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE • 24 HOUR PHONE AVAILABILITY/7 DAYS A WEEK 380 Parkwood Medical Park in Elkin, NC • 336-835-9355 • VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.blueridgemd.com Spanish Speaking Person available Page 2 Mark Akers 1:03 PM Just got back to WV from the wine festival..........WOW!!!!!!!!!!! What a wonderfully glorious time we had. The site was GREAT, the orchestration was smooth and the food was outstanding (21 and main). If the date for next year is set please let me know, we have 2 other couples ready to come down and we want to make plans. It went by entirely too fast. Thanks for the hospitality. 6/23/10 Another Successful Festival! ON SPREAD :Layout 1 Page 16 — Chamber Newsletter, Summer 2010