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THE OMAK-OKANOGAN COUNTY CHRONICLE
NOV. 25, 2009
Chronicle readers’ picks for the best businesses, services, entertainment and recreation spots in Okanogan Country North Country Best business — 1, Breadline Cafe, Grandma’s Attic. 2, Safeway, Anderson’s Grocery, Walmart. Customer service — 1, Omak Ace Hardware, Harrison Jewelers. Burgers — 1, FB’s Family Diner, Breadline Cafe. Pizza — 1, Hometown Pizza, Omak; Papa Murphy’s. Fine dining — 1, Breadline Cafe. 2, Curlew Saloon/Cafe. Ethnic food — 1, Rancho Chico, Omak. 2, Esther’s Restaurant, Republic. Fast food — 1, KFC/Taco Bell. 2, Arby’s. Winery/brewery — 1, RockWall Cellars. 2, Okanogan Estates and Vineyard. Bar/tavern — 1, North Country Pub. 2, Riverside Bar and Grill, Tamarack. Espresso/coffee — 1, Starbucks (Safeway). 2, Roadhouse Rooster, Java Joys. Medical facility — 1, Mid-Valley Hospital. 2, Ferry County Memorial
Chronicle photo by Al Camp
Paula Chambers (left) and Tria Skirko own and operate the Breadline Cafe, co-winner in the best business category; co-winner for best burger and winner of the fine dining category.
Hospital. Dentist — 1, Dr. Greg Grillo - Grillo Family Dentistry. 2, Dr. Gary A. Bramer. Optometrist — Dr. Richard Roberts - Okanogan Valley Eye and Ear Clinic. 2, Ugo Bartell. 3, Paul Hartkorn. Veterinarian — 1, All Creatures — Dr. Doris Bacon. 2, Alpine Veterinary Clinic. Pharmacy — 1, Ulrich’s, Omak. 2, Republic Drug
Store. Grocery — 1, Safeway. 2, Gene’s Harvest Foods, Anderson’s Grocery. Convenience — 1, The Junction, Tonasket. 2, Pardners, Omak. Clothing — 1, JCPenney. 2, Tagg’s Raggs. Gift/Jewelry — 1, Harrison Jewelry. 2, Lampe Design Centre, Highlandia Jewelry. Animal/feed store — 1, Omak Feed and Supply. 2,
Wild West, Republic. Furniture — 1, Cramer’s. 2, Fisher Brothers. Antique/second hand — 1, Hank’s, Nana’s Nook. Farm machinery — 1, B&H Equipment, Omak Ace, Wild West. Gun/pawn — 1, Dave’s Gun and Pawn, Riverside. 2, Al’s Guns. Hardware/lumber — 1, Omak Ace Hardware. 2, Harding’s, Republic.
Chronicle photo by Al Camp
Kailey Grattan and owner Kris Little of Grandma’s Attic, Omak, celebrate a tie for best business in the north country.
Electronic/Internet — 1, CommunityNet. 2, NCI Data. Car dealer – 1, Sunrise Chevrolet. 2, Damskov Auto Sales. Recreational dealer — 1, Omak Marine, Republic Sales — Dan Green.
Accommodations — 1, Omak Inn. 2, Peppertree Inn. Automotive — 1, Top Notch Auto. 2, Les Schwab. Financial institution — 1, NCNB, Omak. 2, Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union, (Continued on Page C2)
Chronicle photo by Al Camp
Chronicle photo by Sheila Corson
Ulrich Drug, Omak, wa named best pharmacy by Chronicle readers. The staff includes (from left) Michele Hallet, technician; Tracy Shiflett, pharmacist, and Susan Wagner, pharmacist. Not pictured is Allen Kayler, owner and pharmacist, and Rita Lawver, pharmacy assistant.
Harrison Jewelers won for best customer service and gifts/jewelry in the north country. The crew includes (from left) Shana Hammett, Dean Harrison, Debra Picard and Yuremi Lopez. Not pictured are C.J. Harrison and Summer Olson.
Voted “Best Of” Contractor Many Thanks to all The Chronicle readers that voted Ponytails the best salon in the North County for 2009! Megan • Kristi • Brooke • Colette
South Okanogan Country
Thank you for your support, Okanogan County for selecting us
Thank you Okanogan Country for your business and continued support
Best of 2009 Fast Food in North Okanogan Country from the staff at KFC/Taco Bell.
Pony Tails 509-422-9790 • 15 S. Ash, Omak
COMMERICAL & RESIDENTIAL
509-422-5035 • Lic.#PETEPPP946CG
Welcome Home Monica
Bob
Kory
Thank you to all The Chronicle readers that voted us “Best Of” Real Estate for North Okanogan Country!
www.remax.com
509-826-5555
Owner: Shelley Keitzman 620 Omache Shopping Center Omak 509-826-4414
Okanogan Fire Department would like to thank the Okanogan Valley for their continued support throughout the years!
Best of 2009 Fire Department South Okanogan Country Help us celebrate our 100th anniversary in December 2009!
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Chronicle photo by Sheila Corson
Celebrating a double win for north country best hardware store and best customer service are Omak Ace Hardware employees (left, from front) Gregg Grattan, Kristi Shuster, Sharon Neumann, Kaari Guttromson, Duane Hammer, Rickie Rowe, (back) Ray Groomes, Ron Dellinger, Laura Hammer, Terry Rowe, Mike Sadowsky and Larry Palmer. Staff not pictured are Carol Mitchell and Michelle Reynolds.
(Continued from Page C1) Republic; Wells Fargo, Omak. Photography — The Chronicle. Real estate — 1, Remax Welcome Home. 2, Scheel Realty. Pet grooming/sitting — 1, Joey’s Bark and Bath. 2, Marsha Wilson, Republic; Denise LaCoy. Beauty salon — 1, Pony Tails. 2, LaTress. Floral — 1, Wild Rose Floral Design, Flowers Etc. Church — 1, Wauconda Community Church, Omak Presbyterian Church. Law practice — 1, Steve Graham. 2, Callaway and DeTro; Bob Flock. Remodeling/construction — 1, Ty Olson Construction, Headlee Construction. Contractor — 1, McNeil Floor Covering. 2, Frank’s Plumbing. School district — 1, Omak. 2, Tonasket. Fire department — 1, Omak. 2, Republic. Newspaper — 1, The Chronicle. 2, Gazette-Tribune. Civic organization — 1, Omak Kiwanis. 2, Soroptimists; Republic BPW, Rotary Club. Entertainment venue — 1, Omak Stampede
Golden Tiger Pathway, Conconully State Park. 2, Lake (Ferry County). Hiking/biking — 1, Ket- Danville Trail. Lost Lake. Skiing/snowboarding ATV/snowmobile area tle Crest. 2, Strawberry Conconully, — 1, Sitzmark. 2, Peacock — 1, Conconully. 2, Swan Mountain, Meadows. Playground/park — 1, East Side Park. 2, Conconully State Park. Festival/event — 1, Omak Stampede. 2, Conconully Fourth of July, Oroville May Day, Republic Prospector Days, Ferry County Fair. Golf course — 1, Oroville Golf Club. 2, Okanogan Valley Golf Club. Museum — 1, Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene Fossil Site. 2, Molson School Museum. Gaming center — 1, Valley Lanes. 2, North Cascades Athletic Club. Swimming/boating — 1, Curlew Lake. 2, Palmer Lake. Skate park — 1, Tonasket. Scenic view — 1, Sherman Pass Trail. 2, Windy Chronicle photo by Al Camp A cowboy makes a quick exit during saddle bronc competition at the 2009 Omak Stampede. The new Stampede arena was named Peak. (Continued on Page C3) best entertainment venue for the north country and Stampede was picked as best festival/event. Arena. 2, Ferry County Fair- Stampede, Breadline Cafe. grounds. Fishing/hunting — 1, Place for a date — 1, Conconully. 2, Curlew. Omak Cinema, Omak Camping location — 1,
Ulrich Drug, Omak
would like to thank all of The Chronicle readers in the North Country for voting us
Nana’s Nook
Unique antiques and hand crafted furnishings
Voted “Best Of” Antiques for North Okanogan Country
“Best Of” 2009 Pharmacy
Virginia Sheets
Owner & Operator 110 Nichols Rd., Omak 509-826-2217
Thank You!
For voting us the “Best of” Burgers for 2009 in the North Okanogan Country Saturday...........Spit-roasted Prime Rib Dinner $14.45 Monday........... ½ lb. Choice Rib-eye Dinner $10.95 Thursday......Classic Greek Food From Family Recipes 1518 Main Street Closed Dec. 1st Oroville, WA Re-opened Jan. 2nd (509)476-4100
“THANK YOU” patrons for voting Okanogan Chevron Best of 2009 Convenience Store in South Okanogan Country Open 24/7 Yusuf Quidwai • 509-422-2576
The Best Thanking the Best... Thank you to our wonderful customers for voting us the “Best of ” in
Thanks to the best patients in the valley!
Customer Service and Gifts and Jewelry
Best of 2009 Dentist Office in North Okanogan Country
North Okanogan Country
Harrison Jewelers Fine Quality & Service Since 1954 Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
826-4050 • 1-800-870-4057 • www.GrilloDDS.com 739 Haussler Road, Omak
4 N. Main, Omak 826-0570 • 1-800-820-0570 © 2009
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Chronicle photo by Sheila Corson
Chronicle photo by Roger Harnack
Rawson’s, Okanogan, was cited by Chronicle readers as the best business in the south country area, and for best customer service and best clothing store.The crew includes (front, from left) Terri Salsbury, Angela Fleming, (middle) Bonnie Rawson, Terry Bruemmer, Deana Markham, (back) Richard Rawson, Dusty Hughes and Crystal Hasey. Not pictured are Mark Rawson, Ashley Rawson, Deanna Houstan, Stacey Woodward, Jayna Hubbard and Budd Featherly.
The Conconully area was picked as the north country’s best snowmobiling spot.
(Continued from Page A2) Inn. 2, Wagon Wheel, Kodi’s Fireworks display — 1, Noon Saloon, Pateros Bar Oroville. 2, Curlew Lake. and Grill. Scenic drive — 1, OroPizza — 1, Hometown ville to Conconully (through Pizza, Twisp. 2, Pizza Rio. Loomis and Nighthawk). 2, Fine dining — 1, Duck Kettle River Falls. Brand. 2, 509 Bar and Grill. Ethnic food — 1, Los Camperos. 2, Taco wagon at J&S Drug, Tappi Italian. Fast food — 1, Subway, Brewster. 2, Wall Webbers. Winery/brewery — 1, Best business — 1. Twisp Winery. 2, Twisp Rawson’s. 2, D&D Auto River Pub. Body. Customer service — 1, Bar/tavern — 1, Wagon Rawson’s. 2, D&D Auto Wheel Tavern. 2, Kodi’s Body. Noon Saloon, Cariboo Inn. Burgers — 1, Cariboo Espresso/coffee — 2nd
South country
Avenue Espresso, Smallwood Farms. Medical facility — 1, Family Health Center, Brewster. 2, OkanoganDouglas District Hospital. Dentist — 1, Caring Dental Center — Dr. Denny Homer. 2, Dr. Lloyd White,
Dr. Rob Nau. Veterinarian — 1, Okanogan Valley Veterinary Clinic. 2, Dr. Terri DeWeert. Pharmacy — J&S Drug. 2, Family Health Center, Brewster. Grocery — Hank’s Harvest Foods, Twisp. 2, Caso’s Country Foods.
Chronicle photo by Brenda Starkey
A skateboarder tries out the Tonasket B3 Skate Park, voted the best skate park in the north country.
Okanogan Inn and Suites. Automotive — 1, Bob’s Alignment. 2, D&D Auto Body. Financial institution — 1, NCNB, Okanogan. 2, Wells Fargo, Brewster; State Farm Insurance. Photography — 1, Tim Patrick Photography. 2, Jennifer Tollefson Photography. Real estate — 1, L.J. Goode. 2, Pal’s Realty. Beauty salon — 1, Hair Unlimited; Razors Edge, Brewster. Floral — 1, Derina’s Flower Basket. 2, Nelson’s Flowers. Church — 1, Pateros Methodist Church. 2, Okanogan Presbyterian Church. Law practice — 1, R. John Sloan; Reinbold and Gardner. Remodeling, construction — 1, Brent Yusi Construction. 2, Matt Wier Contractor — 1, Pete (Continued on Page C4)
SCHEEL REALTY SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL HOMES
Voted “Best of” 2009 Contractor North Okanogan Country
We wish to thank everyone in Okanogan Country for your loyalty and support over the past 20 years.
Mike • Colleen • Jerrod • Jacki
Dwight and Jennifer Scheel
McNeil Floor Covering
521 E. Grape Ave., Omak • 509-826-HOME (4663)
445 Okoma Dr., Omak • 509-826-2150
dwight@scheelrealty.com www.scheelrealty.com www.ncwar.com
Chronicle photo by Brenda Starkey
Doris Bacon, chosen best vet in north country, checks out a parrot in her All Creatures Veterinary Clinic in Republic. The 20-yearold bird will be looking for a home through the Forget Me Not Shelter.
Convenience — 1, Pateros Super Stop, Okanogan Chevron. Clothing — 1, Rawson’s. 2, On the Avenue. Gift/jewelry — 1, J&S Drug. 2, Rawson’s, White Buck Trading. Animal/feed store — 1, Ag Supply Co., Brewster. 2, Twisp Feed and Supply. Furniture — 1, Webster Furniture. 2, Rusty Shovel. Antique/second hand — 1, Finders Keepers. Farm machinery — 1, Hamilton Farm Equipment. Gun/pawn — 1, Neal’s Gun and Pawn. Two Eagles Pawn. Hardware/lumber — 1, Valley Lumber. 2, Hamilton Farm Equipment. Car dealer — 1, Jess Ford, Grand Coulee. 2, Coyote Ridge, Twisp. Recreational dealer — 1, Xtreme Power Sports. 2, S&H Homes. Accommodations — –1, Sun Mountain Lodge. 2,
Thank you for this Honor!
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Thank you for voting Tim Patrick Photography Best of 2009 for Photography
THANK YOU Dr. Roberts at the Okanogan Valley Eye & Ear Clinic would like to thank his customers for voting him “Best of” 2009 Optometrist in the North Okanogan Country!
717 Okoma Drive, Omak 1-800-738-8272 509-826-1191
in South Okanogan Country! We would like to express our appreciation to those who remembered our facility in the
Best of 2009
Ferry County Public Hospital District Count On Us to Care Republic • www.fcphd.org
Rob & Heidi Weston’s family
800-622-4401 509-422-4401 www.timpatrickphoto.com
506 5th Ave. N., Okanogan
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Chronicle photo by Sheila Corson
Youngsters show their lambs at the 2009 Okanogan County Fair. The fairgrounds was named south country best entertainment venue.
(Continued from Page C3) Peterson Plumbing. 2, Allen Electric. School district — 1, Okanogan. 2, Brewster. Fire department — 1, Okanogan. 2, Brewster. Newspaper — 1, Methow Valley News. 2, The Chronicle. Civic organization — 1, Okanogan Kiwanis Club. 2, Masonic Lodge No. 169. Entertainment venue — 1, Okanogan County Fairgrounds. 2, Grand
Coulee Dam (laser show). Place for a date — 1, 509 Bar and Grill. 2, Twisp River Pub, Sun Mountain Lodge, Duck Brand. Fishing/hunting — 1, Chiliwist area. 2, Omak Lake, Green Lake. Camping location — 1, Loup Loup Pass. 2, Pearrygin Lake. ATV/snowmobile area — 1, Hart’s Pass, Loup Loup area. Hiking/biking — 1, Loup Loup area, Washing-
Chronicle photo by Sheila Corson
Readers picked Pateros Lakeshore Park as the best playground/park in the south country.
ton Pass. Skiing/snowboarding — 1, Loup Loup Ski Bowl. Playground/park — 1, Pateros Lakeshore Park. 2, Loup Loup area. Festival/event — 1, Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree. 2, Okanogan Days. Golf course — 1, Okanogan Valley Golf Club. 2, Bear Creek, Alta Lake. Museum — 1, Okanogan County Historical Museum. 2, Shafer Museum, (Continued on Page C5)
Photo by Cheryl Schweizer
Martha Sanchez prepares a sandwich at the Subway sandwich shop at Brewster Marketplace. Subway was voted the best fast food place in the south country.
“THANK YOU” for voting us “Best Burgers” 2009 in the South Okanogan Country! Chronicle photo by Dee Camp
Snowboarders coast at the end of a run at Loup Loup Ski Bowl, named top skiing/snowboarding area and top hiking/biking area in the south country area. The Loup area also was voted the top camping location and top ATV/snowmobile area.
Nelson’s Flowers & Nursery
223 Queen St., Okanogan 509-422-6109
Thank You from Stampede Mini Market
“Thank You” for your votes!
Voted “Honorable Mention” Convenience Store in the North Okanogan Country
www.okanoganflowers.com • 509-422-2660 235 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan
111 Riverside Dr., Omak 509-8 826-4 4279
Quality fresh flowers for the holidays!
Ugo Bartell and the Omak Clinic We appreciate you for considering us as a
Best business in 2009 and look forward to continuing to serve you!
ANDERSON’S GROCERY 711 S. Clark, Republic • 509-775-3378
would like to thank the community for voting us Honorable Mention in the
Best of 2009 Optometrist for North Okanogan Country 916 Koala Drive, Omak 509-826-1800 Physician owned and patient-centered since 1940!
JOEY’S Bark-n-Bath would like to say “Thank You” for voting us “Best of” 2009 Pet Grooming/Sitting in North Okanogan Country! 121 S. Main St., Omak 509-826-6540
The Sitzmark Ski Club, officers and board members would like to say “Thank You” to all of the businesses and communities that made our annual ski club auction a resounding success. See you this season! “Best of” 2009 for Skiing/Snowboarding in the North Okanogan Country!
Ty Olson Construction would like to thank everyone for this much appreciated honor. “Best of” 2009 Remodeling/Construction Happy Holidays!
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Chronicle photo by Dee Camp
Readers picked the Okanogan pool as one of the best swimming areas in the south country.
(Continued from Page C4) Winthrop. Gaming center — 1, Okanogan Bingo Casino. 2, Coulee Dam Casino. Swimming/boating — 1, Omak Lake. 2, Bridgeport State Park, Lake Roosevelt, Carlton bridge (Methow River), Okanogan Pool.
Skate park — 1, Grand Coulee. photo by Al Camp Scenic view — 1, Liber- Liberty Bell Mountain won readers’ votes as the best scenic view for the south country. The North CascadesChronicle Highway (Washington ty Bell Mountain. 2, Crown Pass area) won for best scenic drive, and Washington Pass won for best hiking/biking area. Point Vista. Fireworks display — 1, Brewster. 2, Grand Coulee. Scenic drive — 1, North Cascades Highway (Washington Pass area). 2, State Highway 155 in the fall.
Chronicle photo by Roger Harnack
Kids cool off during the Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree, named the best south country festival/event.
Chronicle photo by Dee Camp
Grand Coulee Dam’s fireworks show was named one of the top pyrotechnics shows in the south country.
Thanks for your support in the
Best of 2009
Thanks to everyone who voted in The Chronicle’s Best of 2009 contest!
All of us at Flowers Etc. thank you all for your business throughout this year and the years to come. Thank you for voting us
“Thank You” from Grandma’s Attic Voted “Best Business” in the North Okanogan Country!
Thank you for your support in the
Best of 2009 Pharmacy competition for North Okanogan Country. We hope to provide exemplary service to you in 2010.
Family owned and operated since 1992.
6 N. Clark, Republic 509-775-3351
12 N. Main St., Omak 509-826-4765
Best of 2009 Floral for North Okanogan Country Happy Thanksgiving!
754 S. Clark Ave., Republic
509-775-2500 Thanks for voting for us in the
Best of 2009 Ethnic Food for North Okanogan Country
Esther’s Restaurant 90 N. Clark Ave., Republic
509-775-2088
Flowers Etcetera In Republic next to Hardings Hardware 509-775-2587 • 800-865-7732
Thanks for remembering us in The Chronicle’s Best of 2009 ~ Hardware for North Okanogan Country
Hardings Hardware 85 N. Clark • Republic • 509-775-2952
Thanks to our readers for voting us “ Best of” Newspaper and Photography North Okanogan Country Visit our website at www.omakchronicle.com for news, sports and to order photos! 618 Okoma Dr., Omak 509-8 826-11110 • 1-8 800-5 572-3 3446
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North Okanogan Country