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.

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, NorthCountry Pub. 2, RiversideBar and Grill, Tamarack.

Espresso/coffee — 1,Starbucks (Safeway). 2,Roadhouse Rooster, JavaJoys.

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.

Pharmacy — 1, Ulrich’s,Omak. 2, Republic Drug

Store.Grocery — 1, Safeway.

2, Gene’s Harvest Foods,Anderson’s Grocery.

Convenience — 1, TheJunction, Tonasket. 2, Pard-ners, Omak.

Clothing — 1, JCPen-ney. 2, Tagg’s Raggs.

Gift/Jewelry — 1, Harri-son Jewelry. 2, Lampe De-sign Centre, HighlandiaJewelry.

Animal/feed store — 1,Omak Feed and Supply. 2,

Electronic/Internet —1, CommunityNet. 2, NCIData.

Car dealer – 1, SunriseChevrolet. 2, Damskov AutoSales.

Recreational dealer —1, Omak Marine, RepublicSales — Dan Green.

Accommodations — 1,Omak Inn. 2, PeppertreeInn.

Automotive — 1, TopNotch Auto. 2, Les Schwab.

Financial institution —1, NCNB, Omak. 2, CouleeDam Federal Credit Union,

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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, OmakAce, Wild West.

Gun/pawn — 1, Dave’sGun and Pawn, Riverside.2, Al’s Guns.

Hardware/lumber — 1,Omak Ace Hardware. 2,Harding’s, Republic.

Best of 2009 Fire DepartmentSouth Okanogan Country

Help us celebrate our 100th anniversary in December 2009!

Okanogan Fire Departmentwould like to thank the

Okanogan Valley for theircontinued support

throughout the years!

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(Continued from Page C1)Republic; Wells Fargo,Omak.

Photography — TheChronicle.

Real estate — 1, RemaxWelcome Home. 2, ScheelRealty.

Pet grooming/sitting —1, Joey’s Bark and Bath. 2,Marsha Wilson, Republic;Denise LaCoy.

Beauty salon — 1, PonyTails. 2, LaTress.

Floral — 1, Wild RoseFloral Design, Flowers Etc.

Church — 1, WaucondaCommunity Church, OmakPresbyterian Church.

Law practice — 1,Steve Graham. 2, Callawayand DeTro; Bob Flock.

Remodeling/construc-tion — 1, Ty Olson Con-struction, Headlee Con-struction.

Contractor — 1, McNeilFloor Covering. 2, Frank’sPlumbing.

School district — 1,Omak. 2, Tonasket.

Fire department — 1,Omak. 2, Republic.

Newspaper — 1, TheChronicle. 2, Gazette-Tri-bune.

Civic organization — 1,Omak Kiwanis. 2, Soropti-mists; Republic BPW, Ro-tary Club.

Entertainment venue— 1, Omak Stampede

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

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Thanks to the bestpatients in the valley!Best of 2009 Dentist Office

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Lake (Ferry County).Hiking/biking — 1, Ket-

tle Crest. 2, StrawberryMountain, Conconully,

Golden Tiger Pathway,Danville Trail.

Skiing/snowboarding— 1, Sitzmark. 2, PeacockMeadows.

Playground/park — 1,East Side Park. 2, Con-conully State Park.

Festival/event — 1,Omak Stampede. 2, Con-conully Fourth of July, Oro-ville May Day, RepublicProspector Days, FerryCounty Fair.

Golf course — 1, Oro-ville Golf Club. 2, OkanoganValley Golf Club.

Museum — 1,Stonerose Interpretive Cen-ter and Eocene Fossil Site.2, Molson School Museum.

Gaming center — 1,Valley Lanes. 2, North Cas-cades Athletic Club.

Swimming/boating —1, Curlew Lake. 2, PalmerLake.

Skate park — 1, Tonas-ket.

Scenic view — 1, Sher-man Pass Trail. 2, WindyPeak.

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(Continued from Page A2)Fireworks display — 1,

Oroville. 2, Curlew Lake.Scenic drive — 1, Oro-

ville to Conconully (throughLoomis and Nighthawk). 2,Kettle River Falls.

Southcountry

Best business — 1.Rawson’s. 2, D&D AutoBody.

Customer service — 1,Rawson’s. 2, D&D AutoBody.

Burgers — 1, Cariboo

Inn. 2, Wagon Wheel, Kodi’sNoon Saloon, Pateros Barand Grill.

Pizza — 1, HometownPizza, Twisp. 2, Pizza Rio.

Fine dining — 1, DuckBrand. 2, 509 Bar and Grill.

Ethnic food — 1, LosCamperos. 2, Taco wagonat J&S Drug, Tappi Italian.

Fast food — 1, Subway,Brewster. 2, Wall Webbers.

Winery/brewery — 1,Twisp Winery. 2, TwispRiver Pub.

Bar/tavern — 1, WagonWheel Tavern. 2, Kodi’sNoon Saloon, Cariboo Inn.

Espresso/coffee — 2nd

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.

Grocery — Hank’s Har-vest Foods, Twisp. 2, Caso’sCountry Foods.

Convenience — 1, Pa-teros Super Stop, Okano-gan Chevron.

Clothing — 1, Raw-son’s. 2, On the Avenue.

Gift/jewelry — 1, J&SDrug. 2, Rawson’s, WhiteBuck Trading.

Animal/feed store — 1,Ag Supply Co., Brewster. 2,Twisp Feed and Supply.

Furniture — 1, WebsterFurniture. 2, Rusty Shovel.

Antique/second hand— 1, Finders Keepers.

Farm machinery — 1,Hamilton Farm Equipment.

Gun/pawn — 1, Neal’sGun and Pawn. Two EaglesPawn.

Hardware/lumber — 1,Valley Lumber. 2, HamiltonFarm Equipment.

Car dealer — 1, JessFord, Grand Coulee. 2,Coyote Ridge, Twisp.

Recreational dealer —1, Xtreme Power Sports. 2,S&H Homes.

Accommodations —–1, Sun Mountain Lodge. 2,

Okanogan Inn and Suites.Automotive — 1, Bob’s

Alignment. 2, D&D AutoBody.

Financial institution —1, NCNB, Okanogan. 2,Wells Fargo, Brewster;State Farm Insurance.

Photography — 1, TimPatrick Photography. 2,Jennifer Tollefson Photog-raphy.

Real estate — 1, L.J.Goode. 2, Pal’s Realty.

Beauty salon — 1, HairUnlimited; Razors Edge,Brewster.

Floral — 1, Derina’sFlower Basket. 2, Nelson’sFlowers.

Church — 1, PaterosMethodist Church. 2, Okan-ogan Presbyterian Church.

Law practice — 1, R.John Sloan; Reinbold andGardner.

Remodeling, construc-tion — 1, Brent Yusi Con-struction. 2, Matt Wier

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Thank you for votingTim Patrick Photography

Best of 2009 for Photography

in South Okanogan Country!

We wish to thank everyone inOkanogan Country for your

loyalty and support over the past 20 years.

Dwight and Jennifer Scheel521 E. Grape Ave., Omak • 509-826-HOME (4663)

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SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL HOMES

We would like to express ourappreciation to those who remembered

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Ferry County PublicHospital District

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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!

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(Continued from Page C3)Peterson Plumbing. 2, AllenElectric.

School district — 1,Okanogan. 2, Brewster.

Fire department — 1,Okanogan. 2, Brewster.

Newspaper — 1,Methow Valley News. 2, TheChronicle.

Civic organization — 1,Okanogan Kiwanis Club. 2,Masonic Lodge No. 169.

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.

Camping location — 1,Loup Loup Pass. 2, Pearry-gin Lake.

ATV/snowmobile area— 1, Hart’s Pass, LoupLoup area.

Hiking/biking — 1,Loup Loup area, Washing-

ton Pass.Skiing/snowboarding

— 1, Loup Loup Ski Bowl.Playground/park — 1,

Pateros Lakeshore Park. 2,Loup Loup area.

Festival/event — 1, Pa-teros Apple Pie Jamboree.2, Okanogan Days.

Golf course — 1, Okan-ogan Valley Golf Club. 2,Bear Creek, Alta Lake.

Museum — 1, Okano-gan County Historical Mu-seum. 2, Shafer Museum,

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(Continued from Page C4)Winthrop.

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.

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Thanks for remembering usin The Chronicle’s

Best of 2009 ~ Hardwarefor North Okanogan Country

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Thanks for your support in the

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Thank you for your support in theBest of 2009 Pharmacycompetition for North Okanogan Country.

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