Chronicle readers’ picks for the best businesses, services, entertainment and recreation spots in Okanogan Country SECTION C THE OMAK-OKANOGAN COUNTY CHRONICLE NOV . 25, 2009 North Country Best business — 1, Breadline Cafe, Grandma’s Attic. 2, Safeway, Ander- son’s Grocery, Walmart. Customer service — 1, Omak Ace Hardware, Harri- son Jewelers. Burgers — 1, FB’s Fam- ily Diner, Breadline Cafe. Pizza — 1, Hometown Pizza, Omak; Papa Mur- phy’s. Fine dining — 1, Bread- line Cafe. 2, Curlew Sa- loon/Cafe. Ethnic food — 1, Ran- cho Chico, Omak. 2, Es- ther’s Restaurant, Republic. Fast food — 1, KFC/Taco Bell. 2, Arby’s. Winery/brewery — 1, RockWall Cellars. 2, Okan- ogan 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. Chronicle photo by Sheila Corson 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. Chronicle photo by Al Camp 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. 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. Hospital. Dentist — 1, Dr. Greg Grillo - Grillo Family Den- tistry. 2, Dr. Gary A. Bramer. Optometrist — Dr. Richard Roberts - Okano- gan 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, Pard- ners, Omak. Clothing — 1, JCPen- ney. 2, Tagg’s Raggs. Gift/Jewelry — 1, Harri- son Jewelry. 2, Lampe De- sign Centre, Highlandia Jewelry. Animal/feed store — 1, Omak Feed and Supply. 2, 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) Wild West, Republic. Furniture — 1, Cramer’s. 2, Fisher Broth- ers. 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. Best of 2009 Fire Department South Okanogan Country Help us celebrate our 100th anniversary in December 2009! Okanogan Fire Department would like to thank the Okanogan Valley for their continued support throughout the years! Thank you for your support, Okanogan County for selecting us Best of 2009 Fast Food in North Okanogan Country from the staff at KFC/Taco Bell. Owner: Shelley Keitzman 620 Omache Shopping Center Omak 509-826-4414 Voted “Best Of” Contractor South Okanogan Country Thank you Okanogan Country for your business and continued support COMMERICAL & RESIDENTIAL 509-422-5035 • Lic.#PETEPPP946CG Welcome Home 509-826-5555 Thank you to all The Chronicle readers that voted us “Best Of” Real Estate for North Okanogan Country! www.remax.com Monica Bob Kory Many Thanks to all The Chronicle readers that voted Ponytails the best salon in the North County for 2009! Megan • Kristi • Brooke • Colette Pony Tails 509-422-9790 • 15 S. Ash, Omak
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Chronicle readers’ picks for the best businesses, services,entertainment and recreation spots in Okanogan Country
SECTION C THE OMAK-OKANOGAN COUNTY CHRONICLE NOV. 25, 2009
NorthCountry
Best business — 1,Breadline Cafe, Grandma’sAttic. 2, Safeway, Ander-son’s Grocery, Walmart.
Customer service — 1,Omak Ace Hardware, Harri-son Jewelers.
Burgers — 1, FB’s Fam-ily Diner, Breadline Cafe.
Pizza — 1, HometownPizza, Omak; Papa Mur-phy’s.
Fine dining — 1, Bread-line Cafe. 2, Curlew Sa-loon/Cafe.
Medical facility — 1,Mid-Valley Hospital. 2,Ferry County Memorial
Chronicle photo by Al CampPaula Chambers (left) and Tria Skirko own and operate the Breadline Cafe, co-winner in the bestbusiness category; co-winner for best burger and winner of the fine dining category.
Chronicle photo by Sheila CorsonHarrison Jewelers won for best customer service and gifts/jewelry in the north country. The crewincludes (from left) Shana Hammett, Dean Harrison, Debra Picard and Yuremi Lopez. Not picturedare C.J. Harrison and Summer Olson.
Chronicle photo by Al CampUlrich 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 picturedis Allen Kayler, owner and pharmacist, and Rita Lawver, pharmacy assistant.
Chronicle photo by Al CampKailey Grattan and owner Kris Little of Grandma’s Attic, Omak,celebrate a tie for best business in the north country.
Hospital.Dentist — 1, Dr. Greg
Grillo - Grillo Family Den-tistry. 2, Dr. Gary A. Bramer.
Optometrist — Dr.Richard Roberts - Okano-gan Valley Eye and EarClinic. 2, Ugo Bartell. 3,Paul Hartkorn.
Veterinarian — 1, AllCreatures — Dr. DorisBacon. 2, Alpine VeterinaryClinic.
Chronicle photo by Sheila CorsonCelebrating 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, KaariGuttromson, 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.
Arena. 2, Ferry County Fair-grounds.
Place for a date — 1,Omak Cinema, Omak
Stampede, Breadline Cafe.Fishing/hunting — 1,
Conconully. 2, Curlew.Camping location — 1,
Conconully State Park. 2,Lost Lake.
ATV/snowmobile area— 1, Conconully. 2, Swan
Chronicle photo by Al CampA cowboy makes a quick exit during saddle bronc competition at the 2009 Omak Stampede. The new Stampede arena was namedbest entertainment venue for the north country and Stampede was picked as best festival/event.
Ulrich Drug,Omak
would like to thank all ofThe Chronicle readers in the North Country for voting us
Chronicle photo by Roger HarnackThe Conconully area was picked as the north country’s best snowmobiling spot.
Chronicle photo by Sheila CorsonRawson’s, Okanogan, was cited by Chronicle readers as the best business in the south countryarea, and for best customer service and best clothing store.The crew includes (front, from left) TerriSalsbury, 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.
Chronicle photo by Brenda StarkeyA skateboarder tries out the Tonasket B3 Skate Park, voted thebest skate park in the north country.
Avenue Espresso, Small-wood Farms.
Medical facility — 1,Family Health Center,Brewster. 2, Okanogan-Douglas District Hospital.
Dentist — 1, CaringDental Center — Dr. DennyHomer. 2, Dr. Lloyd White,
Chronicle photo by Brenda StarkeyDoris Bacon, chosen best vet in north country, checks out a par-rot in her All Creatures Veterinary Clinic in Republic. The 20-year-old bird will be looking for a home through the Forget Me NotShelter.
Dr. Rob Nau.Veterinarian — 1, Okan-
ogan Valley Veterinary Clin-ic. 2, Dr. Terri DeWeert.
Pharmacy — J&S Drug.2, Family Health Center,Brewster.
Entertainment venue— 1, Okanogan CountyFairgrounds. 2, Grand
Chronicle photo by Sheila CorsonYoungsters show their lambs at the 2009 Okanogan County Fair.The fairgrounds was named southcountry best entertainment venue.
Chronicle photo by Sheila CorsonReaders picked Pateros Lakeshore Park as the best playground/park in the south country.
Photo by Cheryl SchweizerMartha Sanchez prepares a sandwich at the Subway sandwich shop at Brewster Marketplace. Sub-way was voted the best fast food place in the south country.
Chronicle photo by Dee CampSnowboarders coast at the end of a run at Loup Loup Ski Bowl, named top skiing/snowboardingarea and top hiking/biking area in the south country area. The Loup area also was voted the topcamping location and top ATV/snowmobile area.
Coulee Dam (laser show).Place for a date — 1,
509 Bar and Grill. 2, TwispRiver Pub, Sun MountainLodge, Duck Brand.
Fishing/hunting — 1,Chiliwist area. 2, OmakLake, Green Lake.
ANDERSON’S GROCERY711 S. Clark, Republic • 509-775-3378
We appreciate you for considering us as a
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Gaming center — 1,Okanogan Bingo Casino. 2,Coulee Dam Casino.
Swimming/boating —1, Omak Lake. 2, Bridge-port State Park, Lake Roo-sevelt, Carlton bridge(Methow River), OkanoganPool.
Skate park — 1, GrandCoulee.
Scenic view — 1, Liber-ty Bell Mountain. 2, CrownPoint Vista.
Fireworks display — 1,Brewster. 2, Grand Coulee.
Scenic drive — 1, NorthCascades Highway (Wash-ington Pass area). 2, StateHighway 155 in the fall.
Chronicle photo by Roger HarnackKids cool off during the Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree, named the best south country festival/event.
Chronicle photo by Al CampLiberty Bell Mountain won readers’ votes as the best scenic view for the south country. The North Cascades Highway (WashingtonPass area) won for best scenic drive, and Washington Pass won for best hiking/biking area.
Chronicle photo by Dee CampReaders picked the Okanogan pool as one of the best swimmingareas in the south country.
Chronicle photo by Dee CampGrand Coulee Dam’s fireworks show was named one of the toppyrotechnics shows in the south country.
Hardings Hardware85 N. Clark • Republic • 509-775-2952
Thanks for remembering usin The Chronicle’s
Best of 2009 ~ Hardwarefor North Okanogan Country
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Thanks for your support in the
Best of 2009
Esther’sRestaurant
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All of us at Flowers Etc.thank you all for your businessthroughout this year and the
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Best of 2009 Floralfor North Okanogan Country
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thank you for your support in theBest of 2009 Pharmacycompetition for North Okanogan Country.
We hope to provide exemplary serviceto you in 2010.
“Thank You” fromGrandma’s Attic
Voted “BestBusiness” in theNorth Okanogan
Country!Family owned and
operated since 1992.12 N. Main St., Omak
509-826-4765
Thanks to our readers for voting us “ Best of” Newspaper and Photography
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