ChamberNewsletterVolume 68, Issue 3 July 29, 2013

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By LINDA CHEEKWilkes Chamber of Commerce President

W ilkes Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Execu-tive Committee and

staff want to express our sincere thanks to the fantastic volunteers that helped the Chamber with a successful “Membership Event” on June 25 and 26 at the Holiday Inn Express! We want to especially thank the Chairman of the Wilkes Chamber Board of Directors, Randy Brooks of Gardner Glass Products, for his leadership and support of this event. From incep-

tion to completion Randy was pres-ent and supportive of the process, and participated in recruitment of new members. The success of this event was totally attributed to the hard work and commitment of our 100-plus volunteers. Their efforts increased the number of chamber members from 600 to over 730 during the two-day event. Wilkes Chamber continues to gain new members through the contacts made by those volunteers during the two days of activities and with their followup efforts.

The event was facilitated by Your Chamber Connection, a member-

ship development company based out of Texas. This company has a proven success record working with chambers conducting mem-bership events across the United States. Your Chamber Connection has assisted 650-plus chambers of commerce and raised more than $42 million in revenue.

Their event process began with the Chamber’s selection of Chairs. Each Chair was challenged to choose at least five Team Cap-tains and then each Team Captain selected team members.

CONGRATULATIONS to Phil Stevens, Chairman of the Blue Team, recipient of first place in the Membership Event. The first-place team, with Team Captain Larry Stone on the front row, are Ray Love, Joey Stone, Tim Hauser, Chuck Smithey, Larry Stone and Chuck Elledge.

Volunteers help increase membership by 18 percent

TUMBLING SHOALS Organic Farm in Millers Creek grows

organic vegetables

and fruit. See AGRICULTURE, Page 3

See VOLUNTEERS, Page 6

By LINDA CHEEKWilkes Chamber of Commerce President

W hy is the agricul-ture industry important to Wilkes County?

The overall concept of “food security” is fundamentally important, and for that rea-son, agriculture is important. Feeding people has been the first priority throughout his-tory. Because of this priority, agriculture is considered to be the very basis of political

and social stability of a nation. Wilkes County falls within the top five agricultural produc-ing rankings in the state of North Carolina.

Moreover, the agricultural sector plays an important role in providing employment to people. Large and moderately large farms employ workers to undertake the various jobs relating to cultivation of crops and care of farm animals. The economy in Wilkes County has a dominant agricultural sec-

tor as reported in the Garner Economics study completed for Wilkes Economic Develop-ment Corp. in 2010.

The study reports total agri-cultural cash receipts in 2008 equaled $329 million. Wilkes County farm employment totaled 1,376 in 2007, a 4.1 per-cent of total employment. In 2007, farm proprietors income consisting of income received by sole proprietorships and

Agriculture’s importance

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Wilkes Chamber of Commerce, Inc.2013 Board of Directors

OfficersName Title CompanyRandy Brooks Chair 2013 Gardner Glass Products, Inc.Johann Louchez Chair Elect 2014 BB&TJ. Gene Faile Chair Elect 2015 Wilkes Regional Medical CenterChuck Smithey Past ChairJohann Louchez Treasurer BB&TCharles Johnson Assistant Treasurer United Country-Johnson RealtyCynthia Staley VP Ambassadors/Membership LifeStore Insurance & MortgageDr. Wanda Hutchinson VP Education Wilkes County Board of EducationBill Warden VP Economic Growth Retired -Lowes Companies, Inc.Dennis Huggins VP Leadership Wilkes Wilkes County Board of EducationEric Cramer VP Youth Leadership Wilkes TelecommunicationsBert Greene VP Legal Affairs Law Offices of Robert G. Greene, PLLCDan Little VP Small Business Assistance Wilkes Community CollegeTerrian Greene-Carter VP Tourism/Quality of Life Addison PropertiesGinger Shaffer VP Workforce Development Wilkes JobLink Career CenterJimmy Flythe Executive Committee at Large Duke EnergyBrent West Executive Committee at Large Tyson Foods, Inc.DirectorsCathy Huie 2013 Board Member Brame Huie PharmacyJackie Hunnicutt 2013 Board Member CommunityOne BankTerrie Stackhouse 2013 Board Member Carolina Realty, IncCarron Suddreth 2013 Board Member Villages of WilkesGraham Wyche 2013 Board Member Edward Jones Investments-WilkesboroWilliam Clark 2014 Board Member Hardee’s of WilkesboroVanessa Eller 2014 Board Member First Citizens Bank-North WilkesboroShane Gebauer 2014 Board Member Brushy Mountain Bee Farm, Inc.Darrell Groves 2014 Board Member Vulcan Materials CompanyArthur Lankford 2014 Board Member Tar Heel Oil, Co.Karen Poteat-Bolin 2014 Board Member Carolina West WirelessKerry Dyer 2015 Board Member Worldwide Protective ProductsDon Easterling 2015 Board Member Lowe’s CompaniesSteve Ellis 2015 Board Member Fleet Master, Inc.Pat E. Hatley 2015 Board Member CenturyLinkJimmy Mason 2015 Board Member LP-Roaring RiverHaley Portante 2015 Board Member US Chemical StorageEx-OfficioVictor Varela Mayor Town of RondaRobert Johnson Mayor Town of North WilkesboroNellie Archibald Wilkesboro Town Counsel Town of WilkesboroLarry South Town Manager Town of North WilkesboroKenneth Noland Town Manager Town of WilkesboroJohn Yates County Manager County of WilkesKeith Elmore County Commissioner-Chair County of WilkesJeff Garstka President Wilkes Economic DevelopmentDr. Marty Hemric Superintendent Wilkes County Board of EducationChamber StaffLinda Cheek President Wilkes Chamber of CommerceJamie Lakey Membership Director Wilkes Chamber of CommerceLynn Dyer Office Manager Wilkes Chamber of CommerceWendy Scott Marketing & Communications Wilkes Chamber of CommerceBrian Elledge Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of CommerceTreva Frazier Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of CommerceCindy Pardue Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of CommerceElla Rhodes Visitor Center Volunteer Coordinator Wilkes Chamber of CommerceWilliam Rhodes Visitor Center Volunteer Coordinator Wilkes Chamber of CommerceJanine Lewis Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of Commerce

The Wilkes Chamber of Commerce welcomes Wendy Scott as the new Director of Communica-tions and Marketing.

Wendy, a native of Wilkes County, graduated with high honors from Catawba Valley Community Col-lege with an Associates in Applied Science Degree. After graduation she became an entrepreneur with the opening of her own photography studio, Cher-ished Memories. Wendy

built relationships with people throughout the com-munity photographing spe-cial moments for customers that will last them a lifetime.

Wendy comes to the Cham-ber from previous employ-ment with U.S. Cellular, a position giving her a chance to truly learn the benefits of being a chamber member and making connections.

Wendy is married to her high school sweetheart, Eric, and they have one child, Easton. WENDY SCOTT

Scott is new staff member

Chamber has growthWilkes Chamber of

Commerce experienced tremendous growth in membership in June due to the commitment of multiple volunteers. I person-ally want to tha nk each one that gave their time and energy t o m a ke the mem-b e r s h i p r e c r u i t -ment event a success. Your efforts helped our chamber to have a greater business presence in North Carolina. That makes a difference when our chamber is voicing sup-port or opposition of a leg-islative bill that affects our business and overall com-munity. That larger pres-ence in membership shows community involvement of Wilkes County’s business and industry, speaking vol-umes about our community to State or Federal lead-ership. Volunteers came together and recruited 130+ new chamber members. You did make a difference and we thank you.

As we approach a new

school year, I want to make everyone aware of the pro-grams the Chamber and Wilkes Chamber Founda-tion support financially for education. Wilkes Cham-ber Foundation contributes $4,000 to the New Century Scholarship Program, a partnership with Com-munities in Schools and Wilkes Community Col-lege, guaranteeing schol-arship dollars to students in the sixth grade that if they continue through high school and graduate, they will have two years of tuition paid at WCC. Your chamber supports Wilkes County School’s Youth Leadership Program known as United Teens in Action. The Chamber funds the facilitation completed by Eric Rowles of Leading to Change, a leadership build-ing organization. The stu-dents share ideas, gain an overall knowledge of their community, develop team building skills, and learn to give back through partici-pation in a community ser-vice project. Your chamber provides technology gifts given to the recipients of the Teacher and Principal of the Year Award. Your cham-ber makes these contribu-

tions possible through the solicitation of sponsorship dollars and profits made during fundraising events.

When you write your check to the Chamber, you are endorsing the economic growth of Wilkes County. Your chamber is promot-ing and marketing Wilkes through distribution of printed materials to the N.C. Welcome Centers and Visi-tor Centers located across the state. The chamber web-sites are kept current with business listings, relocation demographics and visitor information. Your chamber is the first stop for people moving into the region to gain directions, maps, healthcare and school infor-mation, and a telephone book. Travelers come in the chamber to find places to stay, restaurants for food, local attractions to experi-ence, and a list of things to do during their visit. Each time that materials are forwarded, websites are visited, calls are received and people walk in the door, your chamber member busi-ness is being marketed. Be a member of your local chamber and be support-ive of your community’s future growth and success.

Randy BrooksChamber Chairman

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partnerships operating farms, totaled $106.7 million, 8.5 percent of total county earnings. To compare 2007 statistics to 2012, we find the following numbers: broil-ers produced in 2007 were 87 million, and in 2012 this dropped to 73 million. Cattle production dropped from 32,000 in 2007 to 31,500 in 2012.

Hay production increased to 63,200 tons in 2012 from 50,300 tons in 2007. In look-ing at these stats, we note the decline in production in some areas and increase in others. Changes are reflected primarily to the struggling economy in Wilkes, and in our nation over the last five years.

Agriculture development depends first on policy, and second on science, neither with any limit to developments in science and technology, nor to the role that they can play in the field of agricultural growth. So important is the role of agriculture that new concepts keep ‘cropping up’ to give the traditional activity a modern turn.

We’ve learned of new concepts from Dr. Leonard W. Fussell, Primus Genitics as he works with his cattle to enhance beef quality and poundage; and also with

Dwight Smith, Wesley Storehouse, LLC and their plans to implement a fodder system that will provide cattle with better health and in turn producing better meat, and a profit for the farmer.

Another new concept the world is rav-ing about these days is the importance of “organic farming.” There is evidence that organic farms are more sustainable and environmentally sound, giving agricul-ture a new dimension. The importance of agricultural practices was further established when “organic food” began as a small movement decades ago, with gardeners and farmers rejecting the use of conventional nonorganic practices.

Locally we have Tumbling Shoals Organic Farm, located on Sand Ridge Road in the Millers Creek community, owned and operated by Shiloh Avery and Jason Roehrig. Shiloh and Jason grow cer-tified organic vegetables and fruit. Each year, Tumbling Shoals offers a “share in the harvest,” which is a box of the absolute freshest, quality, certified organic fruits and vegetables delivered.

Another local initiative working to support and develop local food and farm entrepreneurship is Blue Ridge Seeds of Change. BRSC is engaged in the building of a regional food system in the Appala-

chian regions of North Carolina, Tennes-see and Virginia. The organization’s vision of developing a “regional food system” is to transform community health, community food security, and community economic development.

Community health will improve nutri-tion, decrease specific chronic diseases, and enhance health education. Commu-nity food security by having access to local, healthy, affordable food, use of sustainable, ecologically sound farming practices, farm land accessibility/con-servation, community gardens,and com-munity self-reliance.

Community economic development is accomplished through the support and developing of local food and farm entre-preneurship, growing living wages, creat-ing livable future, and improving farmer sustainability.

Wilkes County also boasts a unique vari-ety of grapes and wine. The wine indus-try ranks as the top-five destination for wine travelers and enthusiasts. In Wilkes visitors have an opportunity to enjoy the wines of Elkin Creek Vineyards/Win-ery, Jones vonDrehle Vineyards/Winery, McRitchie Vinyeards/Winery; Menarick Vineyards/Winery; and Raffaldini Vine-yards/Winery. Roaring River Vineyards is

soon to open in the Traphill area of Wilkes. North Carolina has a storied history of

wine and grapes, from being the home of our nation’s first cultivated wine grape to being the leading wine producer before Prohibition. Overall, the North Carolina wine and grape industry generates an annual economic impact of $1.28 billion and supports nearly 7,600 jobs.

The production of apples and other fruits also has a significant impact on the agriculture industry. Wilkes County is home to over a dozen orchards, most located in the Moravian Falls Community. Perry Lowe Orchard is a sixth generation apple orchard, proven sustainability.

Forestry is another business that falls into the agriculture industry. The forest products industry is North Carolina’s num-ber one manufacturing industry in terms of employment and wages, according to the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University.

Wilkes, a county of 483,420 acres and nearly 110,000 of that acreage is affiliated with the agriculture industry. The industry employs over 1,400 people and produced in cash receipts a total of $276,222,004 in 2011, proving the importance of the industry in Wilkes.

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The following Wilkes Chamber of Commerce members were recognized for being 110 percent membership investors:

4 Seasons Vacation Rentals & Sales; A & J Rental, Inc.; A Greener World Recycling; A‐1 Self Storage Advan-tage Restaurant Supply; Aflac—Nicho-las Wehrmann; AlarmSouth; Allstate insurance—Tonda Phillips; Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.; Appalachian Lumber Company, Inc.; Applefield Real-tors; Ball & Ball, Inc.; Barium Springs; Basic Finance, Inc.; BB&T—Wilkesboro/North Wilkesboro; Belk No. 233; Better Homes Furniture; Big Tom’s; Blue Ridge Environmental Consultants, PA; Blue Ridge Mountain Club; Blue Ridge Tractor Co., Inc.; Blue Skies Hypnosis Center, LLC; Bojangles #6291; Botanics Trad-ing, LLC; Brame Huie Pharmacy; Brand Jewelry; BROC—Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission;

Brushy Mountain Bee Farm, Inc.; Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club; Brushy Mtn. Dental Clinic; Bureau of Security Specialists, Inc.; Call, Conley; Camp Harrrison—Herring Ridge; Captain Video & Tanning Salon; Carolina Mobility Spe-cialists; Carolina West Wireless Corp. Office; Carolina West Wireless—Retail Store; Charter Business; City Florist; Communities in Schools of Wilkes, Inc.; Cook’s; County of Wilkes; Crossroads Harley—Davidson; CS Forester Ben-efits Group Cubic, Inc.; Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes, Inc.; D’Moser Travels; Dan Huffman & Associates Construc-tion Co.; DAVHENCO, Inc.; David’s Car Care; Dazzle Dog Pet Grooming, LLC; Deal Insurance Group; Domino’s Pizza; Double D Security;

Double Trouble Early Learning Center, Inc.; Dreams and Kitestrings; DW Ben-efits; Dwight Phillips Auto Sales, Inc.; Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home; Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Eden Stonework & Landscaping; Edward Jones Investment—Tenth Street; Edward

Jones Investments—Wilkesboro; Employ-ment Staffing/Employment Control; Faw Insurance Agency, Inc.; Foothills Auto Spa; Forbes Printing—Holly Harmon; Frontier Energy; Gentiva Home Health; Green 2 Go, LLC;

Hearing Center of Wilkes; The HIT Solutions, LLC; Holiday Inn Express; Holistic Medical Clinic of the Carolinas; Impact Collision Center, Inc.; Infusion-Points, LLC; Insurance Service & Credit Corp.; Integrity Design and Displays, Inc.; Interflex Group; Isom Ham Design Group; Ivy Ridge Traditions; J. Martin Productions, Inc.; JAG Publishing; James River Equipment Company; jh Design-Works; Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home; The Johnny Huffman Plumbing Co., Inc.; Johnson, Flossie; Johnson, Robert;

La-Z-Boy; Casegoods Distribution Center; Law Offices of Timothy D. Wel-born, PA; Laws Rental Properties; Lead-ing to Change, Inc.; Libby’s Boutique; LifeStore Insurance & Mortgage; Little, Dan; Lowe’s Technical Services; Lowes Motel; LP—Louisiana Pacific; Mary Kay Cosmetic/Melissa Hamby; MBI Builders, LLC; McCarter, Dr. Sloan OD; McDonald’s (Hwy. 18N); McDonald’s (U.S. Hwy 421);

McNeil, Stephen L., MD; McNeill, Connie; McNeill, David; Meadows Mills. Inc.; MECI & Associates, Inc.; MenaRick Vineyard & Winery; MHS Technologies; Michael’s Jewelry; Mike’s Body Shop, Inc.; Miller Bee Supply, Inc.; Miller Funeral Service, Inc.; Millers Creek Baptist Church; Millers Creek Pawn & Jewelry; Mountain Valley Hospice & Pal-liative Care;

Myers Tire Service, Inc.; Northwest Carolina Women’s Center; Oakwoods Country Club, Inc,; Office Furniture Con-cepts, Inc.; On Premise Solutions, LLC; Parker, Charles B.; Peek—A—Boo’s Pet Sitting; Perry Lowe Orchards; Piedmont Federal; Piedmont Triad Computer Con-sulting, Inc.; Project Lazarus Pulliam & Sons, LLC; Red Carpet Inn; Reins—Stur-

divant, Inc.; Rid-A-Bug; Riverview Ani-mal Hospital, PLLC; Rose Glen Village; Samaritan’s Purse—North American Projects; Scenic Memorial Gardens, Inc.;

Scott & Stringfellow, LLC; Sheph-ard’s Heating & Air Conditioning. Inc.; Shumate Appraiser Service; Sink, Charlie—Real Estate Appraiser; Sixth & Main Restaurant; Smithey, Chuck; Smoak, Jim; SouthEast Commercial Real Estate Group; Specialty Car Company, Inc.; Stackhouse, Terrie—Realtor; State Farm Insurance—Burns; Stone, Larry & Dinae; Stroud—Miller Insurance Service, Inc.; Subway of Wilkesboro; Suncrest Farms Country Hams, Inc.; SunTrust Bank; Susan Whittington, CLU; CHFC; Tar Heel Oil, Inc.; Terminx; The 50’s; The Mill at Traphill; The Salvation Army;

Thompson Gas—Smokies LLC; Til-ley’s Auto Sales, LLC; Toby Outdoor, LLC; Tumbling Shoals Farm; Universe of Science, Inc.; Valley Radiology Associ-ates, PA; Vannoy, Colvard, Triplett, & Vannoy, PLLC; VFW Post 1142 Camp-ground; Villages of Wilkes Skilled Care; Villages of Wilkes Traditional Living; W. A Lankford Company, Inc.; The Walker Center; Warden, Bill; Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center; Whippoorwill Village; White Oak Stables;

Wilkes Community Foundation; Wilkes County Board of Education; Wilkes County Crime Stoppers; Wilkes Farm & Garden Center; Wilkes Garage Doors; Wilkes Hardware Co.; Wilkes Job Link; Wilkes Nissan; Wilkes Optometric Eye Care Center; Wilkes Pediatric Clinic; Wilkes Regional Medical Center; Wilkes Steel, Inc.; Wilkes Telecommunications; Wilkes Transportation Authority; Wilkes YMCA Express; Wilkesboro Mini Golf & Games; Willardson & Lipscomb, LLP; William F. Brooks, ATTY; Woodfield Oaks Apartments, LLC; Worldwide Protective Products; WWWC Radio (1240 AM); Yad-kin River Greenway Council; and Yadkin Valley Gymnastics.

Special thanks to Chamber’s 110% membership investors as of July 2

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FIELDTECH SOLUTIONS celebrated the opening of their new business on May 17 at their location on 9th Street in North Wilkesboro. FieldTech Solutions provides a wide range of services for residential & business including IT support, PC repair, Dish network sales & install. Their goal is 100% customer satisfaction! Visit www.fieldtechsolutions.com for more information or call 818-2525.

SOUTHERN CANDLE, INC. celebrated new ownership with a ribbon cutting at their location inside of Integrity Design and Display at 151 Lineberry Road in Wilkesboro. New owners Jesse and Becky Garmon provided lunch and tours. Southern Candle makes natural soy candles that are handcrafted and infused with premium fragrances to pro-vide a long-lasting, clean burn. They offer a variety of aromas and a “Clean Air” candle selection to alleviate odors. Log on to www.southerncandle.com for more information.

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Serving as Chairs were Terrian Carter, Addison Inn; Gene Faile, Wilkes Regional Medical Center; Steve Forrest, Brushy Mountain Bee Farm; Carla Hauser, Carla Cooksey Hauser Financial Services; Arnold Lakey, retired Lowe’s Companies; Johann Louchez, BB&T; Allison Phillips, Wilkes Community College; Phil Stevens, Specialty Car Company; and Brent West, Tyson Foods.

Serving as team captains were Angel Haskett, BB&T; Bill Fletcher, Boss Secu-rities; Brad Luty, Aflac Insurance; Brian Riggins, First Citizens Bank; Charlie Silva, Blue Skies Hypnosis; Christy Brown, Hear-ing Center of Wilkes; Chuck Forrester, CS Forester Benefits Group; Crissy Triplett; Wilkes County Board of Realtors; Cynthia Staley, Life Store; Darrell Stone, Wash World of Wilkes; Denise Greene, State Employees Credit Union; Dennis Hug-gins, Wilkes County Schools; Heather Murphy, The Health Foundation; Jenni-fer Furr, Wilkes Heritage Museum; Jes-sica George, Faw Insurance Agency; Joe Brooks, Gardner Glass Products; John Matthews, retired; Larry Stone, retired Lowe’s Companies; Laura Hubbard, Gen-tiva; Lee K. Cornett, Wilkes Community College; Linda B. Greene, Embroider America; Marc Elliott, Sterling Consult-

ing and Marketing; Mark Eller, Chick-fil-A; R. G. Absher, Yadkin River Greenway; Robert Pless, USA Wheel & Tire; Sam Franklin, Wilkes YMCA; Teresa Tedder Overcash, Carolina Realty; Todd Harris, BB&T; Tommy Livingston, Atlantic Auc-tion Service; Tonia Perkins, Worldwide Protective Products; Vanya Baker, Wilkes Regional Medical Center; and Vaughn Hayes, retired Lowe’s Companies.

Team members were Amy Blair, Blair and Ward Properties; Amy Redies, Wilkes Regional Medical Center; Andy Stancil, United Country-Johnson Realty; Ann Graves, April Murray, LP-Roaring River; April Nichols, Barium Springs; Avis Miller, NC Div. of Voc. Rehabilitation Svcs.; Bar-bara Overby, Wilkes Regional Medical Center; Brian Jones, Wells Fargo; Brittany Eller, Imedia; Brittany Johnson,; Brook Hutchinson, Yadkin Bank;

Carolina Whitson, Wilkes YMCA; Car-rie Prevette, Double Trouble Learning Center; Charles Johnson, United Coun-try Realty; Charlie White, retired Lowe’s Companies; Chris Nichols, Best Image Signs; Chuck Elledge, Lowe’s Companies; Chuck Smithey, retired Lowe’s Companies; Clethia Gallman, BB&T; Cramer Price, BB&T; Dan Day, Gardner Glass Products; Danny Johnson; Daryl Triplette; Dave Moulton, retired; David Wiles, retired; Dean Johnson; Debbie Cangiolosi, Wilkes Community College; Debbie Yates; Dennis Sawyers, United Country-Johnson Realty;

Don Cheek, DonLin Counseling Services; Doug Morris, Treat Lumber; Doug Rollins, Faw Insurance; Elaine Hicks; Ellen Wilson, Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab; Gary Johnson, Interflex Group; Gwenn Butler;

Heather Barnes, Wilkes YMCA; Jamee Thompson Voicing; Jean Graf, retired; Jeff Wright; Jessica Austin, Wilkes Tele-communications; Jim Archibald, Gardner Glass Products; Joe McMillan, Sherrill Faw Realty; Joey Stone, Cutting Edge; Johnny Harold, Community One; John Myers, Myers Tire; Jon Gambill, Qdoba and Sweet Frog; Josh Brown, USA Wheel &Tire; Junior Goforth, Hallmark Quick-Frame; Karen Lowrance, Wash World of Wilkes; Karen Bolin, Carolina West Wireless; Kathy Gray, retired WCC; Kathy Kiziah, CenturyLink;

Kelly Black, Lifestore; Kelly Wingler, Blair and Ward Realty; Kimberly Green, Wilkes YMCA; Kirstie Walsh, Cub Creek Kitchens & Baths; Laurie Laucks, Rose Glen Village; Linda Brown, Double Trouble Learning Center; Mark Cullison, Wilkes Regional Medical Center; Marty Hemric, Wilkes County Schools; Mike Lipford, Crossroads Harley; Mona McRae, Wilkes Community College; Monnie Laughing-house; Neal Wilson; Pamela Holder, Southeast Commercial Real Estate; Paul Baldridge; Phyllis Moulton, retired; Ray Love, Old Castle, Inc.; Reesa Greene; Robert Carlton, Wilkes Regional Medical Center; Robin Hamby, Wilkes Economic

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Ron Pearson, Great State Bank; Rose Andrews, retired; Rutheline Spears, BB&T; Sam Call, Town of Wilkesboro; Shana Wil-liams, Sharp Business Systems; Sherrie Joines,; Sherry Miller, Blossom Salon and Butterfly Boutique; Steve Ellis, Fleet Mas-ter Trucking; Steven Lowe, Wilkes Tele-communications; Tanya Shire, Edward Jones; Teresa Minton, David’s Car Care; Teresa Sells, Aflac; Terrie Stackhouse, Carolina Realty; Tim Hauser, Lowe’s Com-panies; Tonya Felts, Field Tech Solutions; Vicki Davis, Lifestore; Windy Billings.

The success of this event enables your Chamber to have an even greater impact on our community statewide and nation-ally. The larger number of members in your Chamber provides our community with even better representation and a louder “voice for business support” in Raleigh and Washington D.C.

Your chamber of commerce believes in speaking up for what is best for the Wilkes County community and as cham-ber members, we are represented in one voice. Wilkes Chamber has involved rela-tionships with N.C. Chamber and the U.S. Chamber, both very strong lobbyists for business in our state and the country.

Volunteers make a difference and have the ability to change a community. We thank everyone involved for believing in your Chamber of Commerce.

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Two Wilkes teachers received 2013 Price Deverick Scholarships.

Maria Laura Porcelli, a teacher with C.C. Wright Elementary School, a teacher of 19 years is certified Elementary Education, Spanish (K-12) and English as a Second Language (K-12).

Ms. Porcelli’s school has a high Hispanic population. She is completing her Masters of Romance Languages at ASU, with a goal to graduate in December 2013. The courses are Teaching Language Issues and Culture and Spanish Linguistics.

Ms. Porcelli hopes to implement a “par-ent academy” for the parents of her His-panic students with plans to provide tips on how to assist their children with their education at home.

Kaylene Annette Burcham-Hall is a teacher from Wilkes Central High School, focused on Senior English IV Regular & Honors and Advanced Placement Litera-ture and Composition. She will be using the scholarship to attend an AP Workshop

on English Literature and Composition in July at Oxford University in England.

Mrs. Burcham-Hall has taught for 13 years. She said this learning experience will help her gain innovative tools and strategies to teach all aspects of litera-ture and composition, tools applicable to regular and honors level students.

Two Wilkes teachers receive Price Deverick scholarships

MARIA LAURA Porcelli, left, and Kaylene Annette Burcham-Hall received Price Dev-erick Scholarships for 2013. They are stand-ing with Linda Cheek, Chamber president.

The annual Wilkes Chamber Founda-tion Golf Tournament was held May 23 at Oakwoods Country Club. Participants were CenturyLink, Larry Stone, BB&T, Captain Video, Document Imaging Solu-tions, First Citizens Bank, On Premise Solutions, Morse Industries, Wilkes EDC, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Tar Heel Oil, U.S. Chemical, Wilkes Nissan and Wilkes Telecommunications.

Winners were 1st place—Tar Heel Oil, Tim York, Josh Welborn, Bruce Miller, Barry Allen; 2nd Place—Wilkes Nissan, Anthony Vu, Jordan Lakey, Jason Moses, Dustin Downing; 3rd Place—Captain Video, Timm Bennett, Nick Wehrmann, Ron Brown, K. Brooks. Congratulations to our winners!

Corporate sponsors were Specialty Car Company, Tyson Foods and Wilkes Com-munity Foundation.

Hole sponsors were Addison Inn, Advantage Mini Storage, Aflac—Nick Wehrmann, Blue Ridge Tractor, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Gardner Glass, Community Blood Center, Larry and Diane Stone, Carolina West Wireless, The Law Offices of Timothy Welborn, Wilkes EDC, Wilkes Nissan, Werner Ladder, Brand Jew-elry, FleetMaster, Jimmie Johnson, Heat &

Air, On Premise Solutions, Keller Electric, G&B Energy, Tarheel Oil, U.S. Chemical.

Thanks to Oakwoods Country Club for hosting the tournament. Also a special thanks to R.H. Barringer Distributing, Northwest Foods.

Thanks for door prize donations to Ivy Ridge Traditions, Gloria Sews, Blossom & Butterfly Salon, Hallmark/Quickframe, Dixie Donuts, Yadkin Valley Motor Co., Chick-fil-A, Wash World of Wilkes, Staples, Tipton’s Bar-B-Que and Belk.

Proceeds go to support education in Wilkes County.

Chamber golf tourney held

THE TAR HEEL OIL team won first place at the Chamber Foundation golf tournament.

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268 Sandwich ShopJerry Fairchild636 Elkin Hwy.North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 818-1177A-1 Automotive Louis Fracassi1002 3rd StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 838-8808Adams Old CastleRay Love105 Magnolia RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(828) 409-4109http://www.adamsproducts.comADT SecurityLloyd Louchez7314 Canyon DriveCharlotte, N.C. 28262(704) 496-0758http://www.adt.com/Advanced Roof & Exterior CleaningRandy Ashley152 Beshears Owings LaneNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-2601http://www.advancedroofclean.comAdvantage Truck CenterJim Beach4003 Sofley RoadCharlotte, N.C. 28206(704) 763-5162http://www.advantagetruckcenter.comAflac-Gwen ButlerGwen Butler1440 D Old Lenoir Rd.Hickory, N.C. 28601(828) 855-9161http://www.aflac.comAflac-Teresa SellsTeresa Sells230 Hire Ave. Ste. 1West Jefferson, N.C. 28694(336) 846-3825America’s Quick Lube, Inc.Richard Colburn1405 Second StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-3636AmeriSouth Mortgage CompanyRebecca Haas602 N.Spruce St.North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 838-4444

Robert Armstrong2924 Pilot View Church Rd.Yadkinville, N.C. 27055(336) 961-3399Barnes & Barnes, CPAScott Barnes313 Main StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-4128Beauty In and OutLaurie Horton122 Creston CourtMooresville, N.C. 28115(336) 408-8878http://www.motives.marketingamerica.com/lauriehortonLee Bentley922 C StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-7201Bic Farms, LLCBarry Bickerstaff866 N.C. Hwy. 18SSparta, N.C. 28675(336) 601-9293Blue Ridge Learning Center, Inc.Carson Rivers162 Timber Lake DriveTodd, N.C. 28684(828) 265-0602http://www.brlc.orgBrinegar’s GradingMichael Brinegar645 Hunter RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 984-4200Brock and Scott, PLLCSharon Nellenbach1020 Spring StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697336-455-7304 ext. 3911http://www.brockandscott.comBrushy Mountain Farms, LLCJohannes VanYperen1621 Obed Heights DriveMoravian Falls, N.C. 28654(336) 927-2904http://www.brushymountainfarms.comBrushy Mountain MotorsportsGreg Taylor4641 U.S. Hwy. 421 NWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 973-3325http://www.421PowerSports.comBumgarner Services, Inc.Joseph Bumgarner

P.O. Box 1015Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 667-8205CAG BrandsDaniel Passman2000 Oakley Park Rd.Walled Lake, Mich. 48390(800) 422-2239http://cagbrands.com/Campbell RoofingJoe Campbell611 W. Main St.Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 696-3839Cardinal Investor Group, LLCRob Hicks102 Holly Ridge RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 452-2797Carolina Communications Consultants, LLCBill Hurd316 Cowles StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 838-8056Carolina Heritage CabinetryJanette Pruitt201 J Elkin Hwy.North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 818-1078Carolina Properties RentalsStephanie Cook508 W. Main StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 667-1966 ext 606http://www.carolinainc.com/rentalsCarolina’s Land, Inc.Larry CaudillP.O. Box 1148North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(704) 607-5048http://www.countryhomesofnorthcarolina.com/member/19911Carousel CafeTeresa Allred1510 Mall SquareWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 838-9141Carter, Pam-RealtorPam Carter508 W. Main St.Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 927-5738http://www.homesinwilkesboro.com

Larry Christenbury1653 Skyland Dr.Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 838-6807Clingman PitstopJon Gambill4830 Clingman RoadRonda, N.C. 28670(336) 984-3300http://citgo.mycstore.com/36372510Colhoun, Robins, Davenport & Co., LLCEd Colhoun505 Olive StreetWinston-Salem, N.C. 27103(336) 407-6961Concorde Financial Resources, LLCJim Faw1728 Winkler StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 838-4100http://www.concordeplanning.comCountrySide Golf CourseJoey Stone Sr.607 Spicer RoadElkin, N.C. 28621(336) 957-2629Cube CreativeChad Treadway4413 N.C. Hwy. 16 SouthMoravian Falls, N.C. 28654(828) 367-2823http://www.cubecreativedesign.comCurtis Walker Heating & ACCurtis Walker187 Maple Wood LaneMoravian Falls, N.C. 28654(336) 902-2864DJ Russell AshburnRussell Ashburn6614 Riverwood RoadWalkertown, N.C. 27051(336) 971-1157Duncan Gun & Pawn Shop, Inc.Mark Duncan414 Second StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 838-4851http://www.duncangun.comEd & Dales Gun ShopEd Staley1849 Old State Hwy. 60Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 667-2830

Chuck Elledge711 Coffey AvenueNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 831-5230Embroider AmericaLinda Greene6637-C West U.S. Hwy. 421Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 973-5242Erin’s Beauty SecretsErin Louchez4401 J.A. Yount Farm Rd.Conover, N.C. 28613(336) 927-2481Extreme Collision, Inc.Adam Eller8509 N.C. Hwy. 268 W.Boomer, N.C. 28606(336) 921-2882E-Z Up Garage Doors Marty Hemric1681 Macedonia Church Rd.Ronda, N.C. 28670(336) 957-8960Farm Alarm Systems, Inc.Rick Lovette154 Jacobs WayWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 927-3895http://www.farmalarm.com/Ferrell Law FirmKristy Ferrell1357 Brushy Mountain RoadWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 667-1529http://www.ferrelllawfirm.netFirst United Methodist ChurchJanice BurchetteP.O. Box 1145North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 838-2691http://www.firstnw.orgFletcher Management & Consultants, Inc.Bill Fletcher824 New Hope RoadPurlear, N.C. 28665(336) 838-0721Foothills Outdoor AdventuresJohn Johnson306 West JJ StreetGreensboro, N.C. 27406(336) 990-0780http://www.foothillsoutdooradventures.com

Ike Forester926 Main StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659-1107(336) 838-7322Foster Parent Association of WIlkesTonya BarkerP.O. Box 1363 North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659336-838-FPAWhttp://www.fpawilkescounty.orgSam Franklin300 Lexie Dr.Millers Creek, N.C. 28651GNReSoundJennifer Pack149 Wahoo DriveClayton, N.C. 27520919-909-3570Golden CorralGary Whitmire1917 U.S. Hwy. 421 Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 838-3003http://www.goldencorral.comGreene’s Lawn Care & LandscapingGreg Greene8859 Boone TrailPurlear, N.C. 28665(336) 973-7937Griffin, Mary Elizabeth-RealtorMary Elizabeth Griffin508 W. Main St.Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 957-1472http://www.carolinainc.comHappy Nates BeeKeeper & Bee ProductsNathan Griffin508 W. Main St.Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 452-7689http://www.happynates.comHauser, Tim394 Colony Dr.North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 902-7257Vaughn Hayes809 Coffey AvenueNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-3503

Drive yields many new Chamber of Commerce members

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Hilliard LyonsKevin Lyall110 Oakwood Drive Ste. 450Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103(336)-416-2345http://www.hilliard.comHobe’s Country Hams Inc.Carolyn Higgins389 Elledge Mill Rd.Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 670-3401Dennis Huggins128 Forrest Glen LaneWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 957-8103Jan Huggins128 Forrest Glen LaneWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 957-8103‘‘I Can’’ Pediatric TherapiesBrian Adams697 Edgewood RoadWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 667-1555http://www.icanpediatrictherapies.comIndustrial Supply Solutions, Inc.Barry Johnston804 Julian RoadSalisbury, N.C. 28147(704) 636-4241http://www.issimro.comJ Jules Salon on MainJulie Hamilton718 Main St.North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659

(336) 838-2228Jamee Thompson VoicingJamee Thompson324 Hillcrest DriveWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 566-9586http://www.voicetalentjameet.comJennifer B Lewis, PLLCJennifer Lewis108 South StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 838-5530Johnson OilAllen Johnson214 Elkin Rd.North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-7118Katherine’s Hair & TanLynette Dowell702 Statesville RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-3253https://www.facebook.com/pages/Katherines-Hair-and-Tan/107823662573290Kevin Hamby TowingKevin Hamby230 Green Bumgarner RoadMillers Creek, N.C. 28651(336) 667-3806Lithia Springs ElectricBecky Kilby1926 Lithia Springs Rd.Moravian Falls, N.C. 28654(336) 927-1949Lowe, Kirby-RealtorKirby Lowe508 W. Main StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 957-0203

http://www.carolinainc.comMartin Roofing ServicesMatt Dice1407 Golden Needles StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 667-4997http://www.martinroofingservices.comMayhew,Scheffler,Hardaway & Conn OrthodonticsMichael Mayhew373 Boone Heights Dr.Boone, N.C. 28607(828) 264-0110http://www.opsmiles.comMedcost, LLCTony Collins165 Kimel Park Dr.Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103(336) 774-4411http://www.medcost.comTed Merchant913 Brices CourtNew Bern, N.C. 28562(919) 606-6828Merrill Lynch—Norman Young GroupMichael Forsyth150 S. Stratford Road Ste. 150Winston-Salem, N.C. 27104(336) 721-3225http://wealthmanagement.ml.com/wm/system/ViewFAPage.aspx?pageurl=NORMAN_YOUNG_GROUPMike’s Mobile DJ ServiceMike Berstein324 Hillcrest DriveWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 566-6686Miller Brothers Hot Rod BarnScotty Miller

416 Main StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 903-1693http://www.millerbrothershotrodbarn.comMiller, Barbara-RealtorBarbara Miller182 Bumgarner LaneMillers Creek, N.C. 28651(828) 773-9841http://www.blairandward.com/default.asp?content=default&menu_id=83688Millers Creek PharmacyHerman OsborneP.O. Box 39Millers Creek, N.C. 28651(336) 838-3145Millers Creek SubwayJon Gambill2937 Hwy. 16 NMillers Creek, N.C. 28651(336) 667-0812Mitchell AutomotiveKeith Mitchell426 Wood Wallace Dr.North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 902-1971Myers Park Apartments— MPNW, LLCDeLynda WardP.O. Box 4030Mooresville, N.C. 28117336.468.7974Myers Tire Service-Millers CreekBilly Myers2499 North N.C. Hwy. 16Millers Creek, N.C. 28651(336) 667-1915Northwest Automotive4734 W. U.S. Hwy. 421

Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 973-1005Northwestern Regional Housing AuthorityE.G. Ned FowlerP.O. Box 2510Boone, N.C. 28607(828) 264-6683http://www.nwrha.comOlive GardenBrian Davidson1852 U.S. Hwy. 421Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 838-0337http://www.olivegarden.comParagon GraphicsMatthew Shumate1137 River Liberty Grove Church RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-7626http://www.pgstudios.netPiedmont AutomationBob Worth154 Kapp StreetWinston-Salem, N.C. 27105(336) 776-1885http://www.piedmont-automation.com/Pierce GroupChris Pierce4928 Linksland Drive Ste. 201Holly Springs, N.C. 27540(919) 577-0700http://piercegroupbenefits.com/Pinnacle ArchitectMelissa, Office Manager630 Team Road Ste. 200Matthews, N.C. 28105(704) 847-9851http://www.pinnaclearchitecture.net/

PPG Industries1 PPG Place Pittsburgh, Pa. 15272(610) 246-4595http://www.ppgindustries.comPrecision Cleaning ServiceJeff RizotiP.O. Box 1208Millers Creek, N.C. 28651(336) 957-1882Q.E.P. Co., Inc.Marc Elliott1001 Broken Sound Pkwy NWBoca Raton, Fla 33487(561) 994-5550http://www.qepcorporate.com/Quality Quickly Inc.Brian Marshall945 3rd Ave SE Suite 103Hickory, N.C. 28602(828) 323-8339http://www.qualityquickly.com/indexRed LobsterBrian Davidson1852 U.S. Hwy. 421Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 838-0314http://www.redlobster.comReggie’s Car & Wrecker ServiceReggie ColvardWest D StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 838-3332Rest-N-Relaxation Pools & SpasMelissa Nance4609 W. U.S. Hwy. 421Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697

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MENARICK VINEYARD hosted a “Business After Hours” on May 16 at their tasting room. Cham-ber members enjoyed a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. MenaRick is a family owned vineyard & winery in the Yad-kin Valley specializing in Por-tuguese & Spanish varieties. Come, relax, & enjoy their wine on the patio overlooking the vineyard. For more infor-mation, call (336) 328-7038 or visit www.menarick.com.

(336) 566-7489http://www.rnrpools.comRetail Installation ServiceJonathan Gorrich201 West Main StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 286597(336) 981-7510www.retailinstallationservices.com/Robert Handy Camping Center, Inc.Scott Handy4387 U.S. Hwy. 421 NWilkesboro, N.C. 28659-0962(336) 973-4109http://www.handycamping.comSteve RoeHwy. 115 SouthWilkesboro, N.C. 28697RWM Construction, Inc.Royce McCartyP.O. Box 3755Boone, N.C. 28607(828) 266-1983S. Kowalski, Inc.Stan Kowalski207 Guilford Rd.Jamestown, N.C. 27282(336) 255-8869http://www.kowalskicalibration.com/Salem Distributing Mike Willard5901 Gum Club Rd.Winston-Salem, N.C. 27012(336) 201-5372http://www.salemdist.comSears of WilkesDerwin Kilby703 Edgewood RoadWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 667-0836http://www.sears.comServIT, Inc.P.O. Box 2137Kennesaw, Ga. 30156Sharon Lyall, CPASharon Lyall817 Main StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 838-4448Shatley Springs, Inc.Lee McMillion407 Shatley Springs RoadCrumpler, N.C. 28617(336) 982-2236http://www.shatleysprings.com/Shepherd Masonry, Inc.Mark ShepherdP.O. Box 213Lansing, N.C. 28643(336) 384-3038Signfactory Direct, Inc.Mike Kerhoulas1202 Industrial Park RoadWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 903-0300http://www.actionsign.comSistersGail Walsh1706 Winkler StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 903-8499Skyline MarinaJeremy Bogard4008 W. N.C. Hwy. 268Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 921-3783

Southeastern Cars & PartsRudy Holbrook14446 Elkin Highway 268Ronda, N.C. 28670(336) 835-4442Sports Construction Management, Inc.Joey Alexandar4509 South Highway 150Lexington, N.C. 27295(336) 238-9060http://www.sportsconstructionmanagement.com/St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchJohn Shields200 W. Cowles St. Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 667-4231http://www.stpaulwilkesboro.org/Staley Insulating, Inc.273 Dogget RoadWest Jefferson, N.C. 28694(336) 846-9200Warren & Robin Staley1345 Town N’ Country DriveWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 818-0584Sterling Consulting and Marketing, LLCMarc Elliott119 Old Brickyard Rd.North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(704) 219-3742sterlingconsultingandmarketing.comStewart GroupDavid StewartP.O. Box 1017Davidson, N.C. 28036(704) 634-9989http://www.thestewartgroup.net/Sundry Works Group, Inc.David Whitley5053 Speedway RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 984-4572sundryworksgroupinc.com/index.htmlT&T TechnologiesRhonda HolcombeP.O. Box 41332Raleigh, N.C. 27629(800)-338-1152TAB, Inc.Brian Whitley1208 School StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 990-0387James TeasleyP.O. Box 1921Boone, N.C. 28607(828) 406-1201Ted’s Famous Kickin ChickenBrenda Stuart1007 Statesville RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-7162tedsfamouschickenrestaurant.com/The Cut UpsStella Matney926 C StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-0557Tony Huffman Insurance Inc.Tony HuffmanP.O. Box 247North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 838-2002http://www.healthinsuranceofnc.comTriplette Lumber CompanyDaryl Triplette360 Fairway Lane

Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 984-8899http://www.triplettelumber.comUniversal Forest ProductsJeff RichardsP.O. Box 1635Salisbury, N.C. 28145(704) 855-1600http://www.ufpi.com/West Jefferson Chevrolet Buick GMCBrian Minton1773 Mount Jefferson Rd.West Jefferson, N.C. 28694(336) 846-4636http://www.wjchevy.net/Charles & Mary WhiteP.O. Box 95Hays, N.C. 28635(336) 696-4153Wilkes ADAP, Inc.Robin Whittington902 Boston AveNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-1800Wilkes Circles of Care, Inc.Gretchen BarelskiP.O. Box 1621North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(801) 810-9262http://www.wilkescirclesofcare.orgWilkes iTalkBrett Yates1400 River StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 973-6190Wilkes LiteracyDennis Johnson374 Lincoln Heights RoadWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 838-8238http://www.wilkesliteracy.orgWilkes Regional Medical Center AuxiliaryJane CoreyP.O. Box 609North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 651-8198http://www.wilkesregional.org/nodes/214.aspxWilkes SecurityBrett Yates1400 River StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 973-6190Wilkes ToastmastersAlex LaChappelle164 Celebration WayNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 566-9586http://wilkestoastmasters.orgWilkesboro Church of ChristLowell White1740 Curtis Bridge RoadWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 838-5695Wilkesboro Fire DepartmentSam Call400 South Cherry StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 984-1932Wykes Food MartBobby Patel6705 U.S. 421Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 973-8349Your Chamber ConnectionLorraine Deitchman501 Oak Hollow LaneFort Worth, Texas 76112http://chamberconnect.com/

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CENTURYLINK hosted a “Business and Breakfast” on May 21 at the Civic Center in Wilkesboro. The topic was “Confused about the Cloud?” which was a brief seminar that discussed how a business could save time, money, and resources by using the cloud for data storage, software services, collaboration tools, and more. Please call CenturyLink at 838-4151 or visit www.centurylink.com.

WESTWOOD HILLS NURSING AND REHAB CENTER hosted a “Business and Breakfast” for chamber members June 13, with breakfast and a tour of the facil-ity. Located at 1016 Fletcher Street in Wilkesboro, Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab is a 186-bed facility with a 30-bed Alzheimer’s unit, offering short term rehab, and long term placement options. For more information call 667-9261.

YADKIN BANK hosted a “Business After Hours” on June 20 at its North Wilkes-boro location. Chamber members networked and enjoyed food. Yadkin Bank, formerly Yadkin Valley Bank, recently announced a rebrand. They are a full service financial institution. For more information visit www.yadkinbank.com.

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Renewing Chamber of Commerce mem-bers from May 3 through July 22 include:

Nicole’s Hair Salon & Day Spa; Parker, Charles B.; Phillips Tire Service; Pipe-dreams; R. H. Barringer Distributing Co; Red Carpet Inn; Rose Glen Village; Ruby Pardue Blackburn Adult Day Care Center; Subway of Wilkesboro; Tilley’s Auto Sales, LLC; To His Glory Alpaca

Farm; The Walker Center; Wal-Mart Store #01-1290; WATCO, Inc.; West-wood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center; Wilkes County Democratic Party; Wilkes Garage Doors; Wilkes Pediatric Clinic; Wilkes Steel Inc.; Wilkesboro ABC Store #1; Wilkesboro ABC Store #2; Wilkes-boro Mini Golf & Games; Yadkin River Greenway Council.

2013 Chamber of Commerce ambassa-dors include Ms. Terrian Greene Carter, Addison Properties, Inc.; Avis Miller, N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Svcs.; Dennis Huggins, Wilkes County Board of Education; April Nichols, Barium Springs; Laura Hubbard, Bayada Home Health Care; Ms. Carla Souther Hauser, Carla Souther Hauser Financial Ser-

vices; Cynthia Staley, LifeStore Insur-ance & Mortgage; Ellen Wilson, Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center; Ruth Warden, CommunityOne Bank—Wilkes-boro; Shana Williams, Sharp Business Systems; Kelly Black, LifeStore Insurance & Mortgage; Charlie Silva, Blue Skies Hyp-nosis Center; Austin Balf, Farm Bureau Insurance—Wilkesboro.

Chamber ambassadors listed

Chamber members renew

Social media stats • May 1-July 1Wilkes Chamber of CommerceNumber of People Viewing our Page ............27,566Number of Engaged Users on our Page ...... 41,988Number of Impressions from our Posts .......................................... 735,792Number of People who Shared our Posts ........ 960New Likes for June ..............................................50Explore WilkesNumber of People Viewing our Page ............. 2,652Number of Engaged Users on our Page ........ 3,604

Number of Impressions from our Posts .... 184,086Number of People who Shared our Posts ........ 133New Likes for June ..............................................10TwitterTweets Sent ...................................................4,425Following ......................................................... 854Followers ......................................................... 604Klout ..................................................................57Pinterest: 560 Followers

Aug. 2 Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes BBQ—Memorial ParkAug. 2 The Gandy Dancer Jam—Wilkes Acoustic Folk SocietyAug. 3-4 Wine Club Pickup Weekend at Raffaldini VineyardAug. 5 Caregivers Support Group Meetings—Ruby Pardue Blackburn Adult Day CareAug. 6 Wilkes Humane Society—Wilkes County LibraryAug. 6 Preschool Storytime at the LibraryAug. 9 The Gandy Dancer JamAug. 10 Cruisers at Historic Downtown North WilkesboroAug. 13 Wilkes Humane Society—LibraryAug. 13 Preschool Storytime at the LibraryAug. 15 Ferragosto at Raffaldini Vineyard

Aug. 16-18 Dog Days Of Summer at Leatherwood MountainsAug. 16 The Gandy Dancer JamAug. 17 Afternoon with the Winemaker at Raffaldini VineyardAug. 17 Lawn Mower Races—Wilkes Rotary ParkAug. 17 Candle Light Ghost ToursAug. 20 Wilkes Humane Society—Wilkes Public LibraryAug. 20 Preschool Storytime at the LibraryAug. 23 The Gandy Dancer JamAug. 26 Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society—Monthly MeetingAug. 27 Wilkes Humane Society—Wilkes Public LibraryAug. 27 Preschool Storytime at the LibraryAug. 30 Vino Venerdi at RaffaldiniAug. 30 The Gandy Dancer Jam

August Chamber calendar

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All sessions will take place on Wednesdays, starting August 14thApplications must be received by July 31, 2013, to be eligible for the program.

For more information, call 336-838-8662, or email chamber@wilkesnc.org