Best Bartender Best Place To Work Best Elected Official
Best Asian Best Bakery Best Lawnmower Or Tractor Stor Restaurant Best Locally Best Local Best
Artist Dinner Made Cheese Best Local Winery Best Community Festival Best Carpet est Gift Shop Best Artisan Made Item Best Bank Staff And Flooring
Best Manicure Best Car Dealership
est Cocktail Best Oil Change
Best Auto Repair Shop
Best Hair Salon
The Best of Lewis County
2012
Best K-12 Teacher Best Fries Best Furniture Best Doctor
Best Busin
Lunch
Service at Best Mexican Restaurant Best Best a Tire Store Best Centralia Tanning Best Cheap Date Best Happy Hour College Instructor Salon Best Antique StoreBest Local Owned Best Home Best Clothing Store Best Restauran Community mprovement Best Pet Store Volunteer Best Spa Best Urgent Care Medical Facility Store
Best Florist
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Chronline.com
2012 Best of
Lewis County
You nominated. You voted. Now the results are provided.
This year The Chronicle's Best of Lewis County got a makeover — literally. Staffers worked collectively to put the publication together and, for some, it wasn't easy: enduring hours on the county's best golf courses, sitting through intensive hair treatments at amazing local salons and sampling the finest desserts our area businesses have to offer. Certainly a hard days work, but somebody's got to do it! We hope you enjoy our anecdotes and hope you have fun experiencing these great local businesses yourself! So, without further adieu … here are your winners for the 2012 Best of Lewis County!
Washington Park Medical Center Thank you for voting Washington Park Medical Center’s Dr. Paul Williams amongst the Best in Lewis County!
“Modern Medicine With Old Fashioned Values.”
• Email Your Doctor • Emailed Test Results • Digital X-Ray • On-Site Lab Services
208 Centralia College Blvd. (Next to Centralia Post Office) 360-736-0771 Paul Williams M.D. Lisa Neff D.O. Charles McGill M.D.
www.washingtonparkmc.com
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Best Asian Restaurant Panda Inn 806 Harrison Ave., Centralia
Runners-up
Best Breakfast
Berry Fields Café 201 S. Pearl St., Centralia
Runners-up
Ocean Sky 601 N. National Ave., Chehalis oceanskychinese.com
Country Cousin 1054 Harrison Ave., Centralia countrycousinrestaurant.com
Somsiri Thai 263 N.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis
Judy's Country Kitchen 3210 Galvin Rd., Centralia judys-countrykitchen.com
Best Bakery
Market Street Bakery 492 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis marketstbakery.com Whether you are looking for a morning treat with a latte or an entire dessert for a family gathering Market St. Bakery can satisfy your sweet tooth. This family run business offers traditional Scandinavian style pastries, cookies baked with locally processed mint and much more. Lunch offerings include house made soups, salads and sandwiches made on an assortment of breads made in their bakery, which are also available for sale.
What is your breakfast specialty? e kfast - on a e r B e il “150 M cake, one t la f ig b egg, one con and one strip of ba age.” saus ousin C y r t n u o -C
Runners-up
Shop’n Kart 2100 N. National Ave., Chehalis 505 S. Tower Ave., Centralia yardbirdsmall.com Safeway 1100 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis 1129 Harrison Ave., Centralia safeway.com
Thank You Lewis County For Your Support! 100 SW Veterans Way Chehalis WA 98532
(Located off I-5 at Exit 77)
Email: vmm@compprime.com Web: www.veteransmuseum.org Phone: 360-740-8875
We Appreciate Your Support! Home of the Bearcat! Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm We Deliver
Chehalis Deli
355 NW Chehalis Ave. Chehalis 360-748-6021
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“Hogs & Chicks - served with toast and homemade hash browns.” - Judy’s Country Kitchen
“Berry Fields Omelet - fresh cackleberries (eggs), bacon, diced ham, peppers and cheddar cheese. Served with homestyle hash browns, thick toast and jam.” - Berry Fields Café
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Best Burger in Centralia/Chehalis Bill & Beas 1215 Harrison Ave., Centralia
Runners-up
Harold's Burger Bar 727 S. Gold St., Centralia Dairy Dan 1582 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis
Best Burger Outlying Area
Burger Claim 20320 Old Hwy. 99, Grand Mound burgerclaim.com
Runners-up
Betty's Place 601 N. 5th St., Toledo
Best Business Lunch
Joy's Once Upon A Thyme 1090 N.W. State Ave., Chehalis This locally owned restaurant houses a relaxed atmosphere with delicious scratch-made food that has something for every one in the group. The soups, sandwiches and pizzas are delightful and the salads are creative and satisfying. Joy holds cooking classes that fill quickly. The Muffaletta was mentioned in many of the nomination side notes.
Runners-up
Devilfish Pub 287 N.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis devilfishpub.com O'Blarney's 221 N. Tower Ave., Centralia oblarneyspub.com
Mrs. Beesley's Burgers 393 Cowlitz Ridge Rd., Toledo
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Best Caterer
The Chronicle staffers blind taste tested the nominees for best desserts. Our votes weighed in at the below percentages:
Centralia Deli 708 Harrison Ave., Centralia centraliadelisteakbbq.com
Peanut Butter Pie Berry Fields
37
%
Runners-up
Boccata 405 N. Tower Ave., Centralia Catrina's Catering 150 Bunker Creek Rd., Chehalis Cow Pie Rib Eye Ramblin’ Jacks
42
%
Best Dessert
Berry Fields Café 201 S. Pearl St., Centralia
Runners-up
Bumbleberry Pie Spiffy’s
Rib Eye Ramblin' Jacks 1336 Rush Rd., Chehalis ramblinjacksribeye.com
21
%
Spiffy's 110 U.S. Hwy 12, Chehalis
Thanks So Much Lewis County For Voting Us One Of
Thank You, Lewis County, for voting us in the top three for Best Auto Repair!
The Best Assisted Living Facilities
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Best Dinner
Mary McCrank’s 2923 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis marymccranks.com
Who is responsible for some of the best dinners in Lewis county?
Runners-up
Applebee's 1670 N.W. Louisiana Ave., Chehalis applebees.com
Read this article from the June 19th edition of The Chronicle at chronline.com.
Mackinaw's 545 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis
Chef Gerd Schopp Mary McCrank’s restaurant, Chehalis
Thank You Lewis County for nominating us for Best Pint! Open Every Friday & Every 3rd Saturday 3-7 pm
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360-736-1603 3516 Galvin Road Centralia, WA 98531 www.dicksbeer.com
Chef Laurel Khan Mackinaw’s restaurant, Chehalis
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Best Doughnut
Safeway 1100 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis 1129 Harrison Ave., Centralia safeway.com
Runners-up
Shop’n Kart 2100 N. National Ave., Chehalis 505 S. Tower Ave., Centralia yardbirdsmall.com
Bill & Bea’s
Dairy Bar
McDonald’s
Best Fries
Spiffy's 104 2nd Ave. NE, Napavine
Bill & Bea's 1215 Harrison Ave., Centralia
Runners-up
Dairy Bar 651 W. Main St., Chehalis McDonald's Four locations in Chehalis, one in Centralia and Grand Mound. mcdonalds.com
Best Locally Made Cheese Black Sheep Creamery 345 Bunker Creek Rd., Chehalis blacksheepcreamery.com
Runners-up
Rosecrest Farms 439 Spooner Rd., Chehalis rosecrestfarms.org Willapa Hills Farmstead & Artisan Cheese 4680 Hwy. 6., Doty willapahillscheese.com
Thank You Lewis County Call in orders always welcome!
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Best Milkshake
Dairy Dan 1582 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis
Runners-up
Bill & Bea’s 1215 Harrison Ave., Centralia Dairy Bar 651 W. Main St., Chehalis
Best Mexican Restaurant
Plaza Jalisco 1340 N. W. Maryland Ave., Chehalis 120 Birch St. S.W., Napavine plazajalisco.lbu.com
Runners-up
Azteca 118 N. Tower Ave., Centralia Casa Ramos 929 Harrison Ave., Centralia aztecamex.com
Best Pizza
What is the most unusual milkshake flavor request you have received? Dairy Dan: Rootbeer peanut butter, ketchup, special sauce and root beer banana! Bill & Bea’s: Strawberry root beer peanut butter! Dairy Bar: Pineapple peanut butter and strawberry cheesecake oreo!
Thank You for Voting us One Of The Best!
Papa Pete's Pizza 933 Harrison Ave., Centralia papapetes.com
Runners-up
PJ's Pizza 1232 Alder St., Centralia pjspizzapie.com Sahara Pizza 109 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis 114 C. Alder Ave. N.W., Napavine ultimatesahara.com
Best Locally Owned Restaurant
Centralia Deli 708 Harrison Ave., Centralia centraliadelisteakbbq.com Hours: Tues. - Fri. 11:30 to close Sat. 5pm to close
Minors welcome until 9pm
465 NW Chehalis Ave • Downtown Chehalis
Thank you for voting us one of the best in Lewis County! Come See Us Saturdays 10 - 4 345 Bunker Creek Rd. Adna www.blacksheepcreamery.com • 360-520-3397
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What’s your specialty pizza? Papa Pete's Pizza: Pepperoni & green peppers PJ's Pizza: 1/4 combination, 1/4 taco, 1/4 Canadian Bacon, 1/4 pepperoni Sahara Pizza: Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers
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Runners-up
Devilfish Pub 287 N.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis devilfishpub.com Mary McCrank's 2923 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis marymccranks.com
The Peak of excellence With over 155 years serving our hardworking neighbors, all of us at Washington Tractor look forward to continuing our tradition of outstanding customer service. We’re proud to be your home for the complete solutions you need to make the most of your land.
Thank you for voting us one of the best!
Dear Staff. Thank you for voting us one of the best places to work. I praise God for bringing some of the most wonderful people in the world to join our team. Your upbeat attitude, kind heart and caring spirit are keys to our success. Thank you for making every day a blessing to all. You truly are world class!
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What’s the most shots you’ve put in a beverage? Best Sandwich
What is your best selling or most popular sandwich?
Once Upon a Thyme: Turkey artichoke panini - house roasted turkey, tomatoes, artichoke tapenade, fresh basil dressing and swiss. $8.49
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Runners-up
Chehalis Deli 355 N. W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis chehalisdeli.com
Chehalis Deli: The Bearcat- Ham, turkey, roast beef, swiss, cheddar, mayo, lettuce or spouts and tomatoes. Whole-$10.79 with tax, half-$6.47 with tax Mary's Corner Deli: The Logger- Cheddar, provolone, bacon, ham, turkey, creamy pesto and choice for veggies, $6.99.
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Johnna Carlo – Bill & Bea’s 1215 Harrison Ave., Centralia Sarah Potter – Santa Lucia 202 S. Tower Ave., Centralia justinindustries.com
Runners-up
Mary's Corner Deli 4237 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis
Best Bartender
Once Upon a Thyme 1090 N.W. State Ave., Chehalis
Tim Filer – The Hub 110 S. Tower Ave., Centralia
Runners-up
Drew Thomas – Market St. Pub 523 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis
Best Barista
Staci Andersen – Cuppa Joe 101 Interstate Ave., Chehalis 1225 Mellen St., Centralia
Chris Bruce – The Shire 465 N.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis theshirebarandbistro.com
Photos by The Chronicle / Peter Caster
From left to right: Best bartenders, Tim Filer — The Hub; Chris Bruce — The Shire; Drew Thomas — Market St. Pub.
Thanks for voTing us one of The BesT! From Your Friends at THE FARM STORE 748-3368 · 1-800-562-0949 Look for us on the web at www.chehalisfarmstore.com
dy’s JuCountry Kitchen
“Where Good Friends Gather!”
Breakfas t Served All Day!
Open 6 - 2, 7 Days a Week • 3210 Galvin Rd. Centralia • 736-3592
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Thank You for Your Support!
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Best Cheap Date
Olympic Club 112 N. Tower Ave., Centralia mcmenamins.com
Best deals during happy hour
Runners-up
Borst Park Walk Exit 82 and Harrison Ave., Centralia Devilfish Pub 287 N.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis devilfishpub.com
Frosty's
great happy hour specials, the best is the happy hour bowl.
Plaza Jalisco
Best Happy Hour
Margarita's $S4.50 every day and free appetizers in the lounge.
Frosty's 113 W. Front St., Napavine frostysbarandgrill.com
Tower Tavern:
Runners-up
Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. $ S2.75 well drinks & S2.00 long necks.
Plaza Jalisco 1340 N. W. Maryland Ave., Chehalis 120 Birch St. S.W., Napavine plazajalisco.lbu.com Tower Tavern 114 S. Tower Ave., Centralia
Bold Concepts With A Gentle Touch
• Family Dentistry • Preventive Care • Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry • UW Dental School & Kois Center Graduates • Always Excepting New Patients
Ash & Roberts, D.D.S.
2409 Borst Ave., Centralia • 736-8380 www.ashandroberts.com
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Best Local Winery
Heymann's Whinery 212 N. Tower Ave., Centralia heymannwhinery.com
Runners-up
Agate Creek Cellars 105 Agate Creek Ln., Chehalis agatecreekcellars.com Widgeon Hill Winery 121 Widgeon Hill Rd., Chehalis widgeonhill.com Courtesy photo
Darcy Wilson (left) and Vickie Wink (right) enjoying a glass of Agate Creek Cellars’ wine.
What is Your Funniest Bar Story? of “Having someone start a Facebook page - The Fans Brad Singleton.” ~ Brad Singleton, bartender to “Asking a man to leave after trying to sell goldfish nder barte on, Heat y Lace ~ .” patrons out front es “When walking into the big blue building that hous rent appa ely ediat imm is it Dick’s Brewing Company, that this is not the normal atmosphere to sip on a pint. Often times you will encounter lots of chattering, sounds of pints clinking in celebration of the week being over and an overall friendly atmosphere where people enjoy delicious craft beer.” ~ Parker Penley, brewer
Runners-up
The Hub 110 S. Tower Ave., Centralia Olympic Club 112 N. Tower Ave., Centralia mcmenamins.com
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Conveniently Located At I-5 Exit 68 and Hwy. 12 East 110 U.S. Hwy. 12, Chehalis, WA • 360-262-3561
Dick's Brewery 3516 Galvin Rd., Centralia 5945 Prather Rd. S.W., Centralia dicksbeer.com
Thanks For Your Support
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Pastries • Pies & More Catering For Any Occasion Restaurant & Bakery
Best Place to Drink a Pint
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Best Cocktail
Lemon Drop - The Shire 465 N.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis theshirebarandbistro.com
Runners-up
Jennifer Pertzborn enjoys a Lemon Drop from The Shire.
Bloody Mary - Lucky Eagle Casino 12888 188th Ave. S.W., Rochester luckyeagle.com White Gummy Bear - Tower Tavern 114 S. Tower Ave., Centralia
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Best Antique Store
Wailand Hookano and Ashes Born, waitresses at the Lucky Eagle, getting ready to serve a Bloody Mary.
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Centralia Square Antique Mall 201 S. Pearl St., Centralia myantiquemall.com
Runners-up
Catty Wampus 208 N. Tower Ave., Centralia
Mark Witham Centralia Manager
Up the Creek Antiques 209 N. Tower Ave., Centralia upthecreekantiques.com
Nominated for Best Tire Service
Michelle sips a Tower Tavern White Gummy Bear.
Nathan Wright Chehalis Manager
Thanks Lewis County For Your Support & Voting Me One Of The Best!
we DO bRaKes!
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OvER 30 YEARS ExPERIEnCE PREmIUm QUAlITY PARTS PROFESSIOnAllY TRAInEd TECHnICIAnS BEST BRAkE WARRAnTY
Centralia 1211 Harrison 736-6603
Chehalis 36 N. Market 748-0295
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Centralia City Councilor & Candidate for Lewis County Commissioner, District 1 (R)
MOUNTING, AIR CHECKS, FLAT REPAIR, ROTATIONS & ROAD HAZARD... WITH THE TIRES YOU BUY!
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Best Car Dealership
I-5 Toyota 1950 N.W. Louisiana Ave., Chehalis 1001 S.W. Interstate Ave., Chehalis i-5toyota.com, uhlmannmotors.com
Runners-up
Campbell's 217 W. Main St., Centralia campbellchrysler.com Titus Will 2580 N. National Ave., Chehalis tituswillcars.com
Best Carpet and Flooring Store Home Carpet Warehouse 1793 N.E. Kresky Ave., Chehalis homecarpet.net
Runners-up
Arvid's 1016 N.W. State Ave., Chehalis Chehalis.abbeycarpet.com Floors N More 1616 S. Gold St., Fairway Center, Centralia carpetone.com
What is your newest or specialty item offered that people should know about?
Best Clothing Store
Cleaning Closets for a Cause By The Chronicle
Maurices, at 1471 N.W. Louisiana Ave. in Chehalis, is offering discount coupons to anyone bringing in gently used professional clothing, shoes or accessories to donate to the Women Dressing for Success Clothing Bank. The donations will go to local women to assist them in obtaining employment, attending school, starting a new job or making ends meet. The clothing bank is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sewsie’s Diva Palace at 1616 Gold St. in Centralia. For more information email jwdmkar@aol.com or call (360) 978-4141.
Maurices 1471 N.W. Louisiana Ave., Chehalis maurices.com
Runners-up
Bartel's 486 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis bartels.com Debbie’s Boutique 119 W. Magnolia St., Centralia debbiesfashionboutique.com
Best Feed, Farm or Tack Store
Del's Feed and Farm Supply 2585 N.E. Kresky Ave., Chehalis delsfarmsupply.com
Runners-up
The Farm Store 561 W. Main St., Chehalis chehalisfarmstore.com Prairie Ridge Tack and Feed 5684 Jackson Hwy., Toledo
LVT Luxury Vinyl Tile (residential & commercial) like in grocery stores around their produce & clothing sections. Price per is $1.50-$4.50 s.f. — Home Carpet Warehouse
Thanks for voting us one of the Best Florists!
Come In And See Us For All Your Occasions!
Thank You to Lewis County “great care at a great place”
Evonne Shannon, Owner
Forever Greens Florist
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for voting us one of the Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lewis County!
Sharon Care Center
Join Us For A Complimentary Tour And Lunch!
1509 Harrison Ave., Centralia
(360) 736-0112
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Best Florist
Centralia Flower Shop 123 N. Tower Ave., Centralia
Runners-up
Benny's Florist 748 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis chehalisflorist.com
Centralia Flower Shop
Forever Greens Florist Fairway Center, S. Gold St., Centralia
Best Furniture
Just Wood Furniture 1601 S. Gold St., Centralia justwoodfurniture.net
Benny’s Florist
Another locally owned and operated business takes honors in the “Best Furniture” category. After a devastating fire that consumed his Centralia business in July 2010, Tom Nelson has not only rebuilt his inventory but maintained his reputation for offering quality furniture and service. His location on Gold Street offers a spacious setting for looking at the existing inventory and talking to Tom about custom finishes and orders.
Runners-up
Phyl's Furniture 563 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis phylsfurniture.net
Forever Greens Florist
Rose's Furniture 1530 S. Gold St., Centralia rosesfurniture.net
FOR VOTING 771 S. Market Chehalis • 345-1290
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Joy Templeton Delectables Diva Joy’s
Thank You For Voting Us One Of The Best In Lewis County! Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm 360-740-8944 1090 NW State Ave, Chehalis
Find Joy’s Once Upon A Thyme on Facebook!
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Best Gift Shop
Smith's Mercantile 465 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis
Publisher Picks
Runners-up
At Home on Main Street 576 W. Main St., Chehalis Deco Gifts 1702 S. Gold St., Fairway Center, Centralia
Best Home Improvement Store
Smit Mercanh’s tile
Lincoln Creek Lumber 1621 Harrison Ave., Centralia lincolncreeklumber.com
Runners-up
Home Depot 1701 N.W. Louisiana Ave., Chehalis homedepot.com Market St. Ace 771 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis marketstreetace.com
Purse
Deco Gifts Diffuser
At Home Main Streon et Cookie Jar
Mary McCrank ’s Steaks•Seafood•Ribs•Spirits
If you’ve never made the drive out or it’s been awhile, come check out
Lewis County’s Top Chef! And See What You’ve Been Missing!!
2923 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis 360-748-3662 www.marymccranks.com
Think of us for all your dining needs!
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Thank You For Your Vote For Best Local Restaurant & Best Dinner!
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Best Lawnmower or Tractor Store Country Tractor 1696 Bishop Rd., Chehalis countrytractorandgarden.com
Runners-up
Kiwi Lawnmower & Chainsaw Repair 1103 Reynolds Ave. #3, Centralia
Store owner Patty Kaija
rescues a cat from the river bank. Read it about it on chronline.com
Best Pharmacy
Rite Aid 551 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis 1200 Harrison Ave., Centralia riteaid.com
Washington Tractor 127 N. Hamilton Rd., Chehalis washingtontractor.com
Runners-up
Hall's Pharmacy 505 S. Tower Ave., Centralia
Best Pet Store
Safeway 1100 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis 1129 Harrison Ave., Centralia safeway.com
Kaija's 623 N.W. State Ave., Chehalis
Runners-up
Alpha Pet Supply 507 Harrison Ave., Centralia alphapetsupply.com Pet$ense 1405 N.W. Louisiana Ave., Chehalis
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Best Nursery
Pioneer West 710 N. Tower Ave., Centralia pioneerwestgc.com
What is your favorite plant & why?
Runners-up
Pioneer West: Herbs (because you can make tea out of them), rhododendrons because they are the state flower, petunias because they’re pretty and we grow them for the city (of Centralia).
Adna Floral 132 Bunker Creek Rd., Chehalis Sun & Shade 316 Yates Rd., Chehalis
Adna Floral: Proven Winners Vista Bubble Gum Petunia, because it is a large growing petunia that holds up well in rain — and no dead heading!
Best Sporting Good Store Sunbird Shopping Center 1757 N. National Ave., Chehalis Sunbirdshoppingcenter.com
Sun & Shade: Lavender. The bees love it, deer don't like it and it smells really good!
The owners and managers of Sunbird Shopping Center could easily boast and brag about the expansive inventory of their sporting goods department. Instead they unassumingly go about the business of outfitting much of southwest Washington with hunting, fishing, clamming and camping gear. Need a cast iron skillet? Check. Need a bass lure? Check. How about a pair of size 5 womens PINK romeos? The selection is incredible and when you stop by to see it make sure you bring your checkbook as you are sure to find at least a few items you simply must have.
Runners-up
Proven Winners Vista Bubble Gum Petunia
Big 5 1505 N.W. Louisiana Ave., Chehalis big5sportinggoods.com Willie's Sport Shop 113 W. Main St., Centralia
"Debbie's"
NEWAUKUM VALLEY GOLF COURSE
Debra F. Welsh Owner/Operator
Thank You For Voting Us One Of The Best Golf Courses Of Lewis County!
Clothing, Gift & Accessory Boutique
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Call 360-269-6033 for concierge appointments
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Best Business that Opened in 2011 O'Blarney's 221 N. Tower Ave., Centralia oblarneyspub.com
Runners-up
Debbie's Boutique 119 W. Magnolia St., Centralia debbiesfashionboutique.com Newaukum Valley Country Store 2988 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis
Best Centralia College Instructor
Jake Fay Assistant Professor, Diesel Technology
Runners-up
Dr. Atara McNamara Associate Professor, Psychology Jake Fay
Dr. Ruby Nagelkerke Professor, Chemistry Friday, Aug. 12, 2011
Best Community Festival SWW Fair
Runners-up
4th of July Summerfest Winlock Egg Days
Southwest Washington
Fair
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Monday lunch/clothing bank hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays. This program is for anyone who needs help and or a hot meal. Their clothing bank is for clients to get clothing, blankets, toiletries and sometimes small appliances. They receive donations for the Clothes & Loaves Ministry just about every day. If you have any donations please call 360-736-6433. Monthly food bank hours are the last Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Best Community Volunteer Judy Howard, Clothes & Loaves
Runners-up
Bryan Winger, Salvation Army Food Bank Brandy Devine, Vision Toledo
Best Elected Official
Dr. Isaac Pope, Councilor, City of Chehalis
Runners-up
Edna Fund, Councilor, City of Centralia
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Best Golf Course
Riverside Golf Club 1451 N.W. Airport Rd., Chehalis playriversidegolf.com
Runner-up
Newaukum Valley Golf 153 Newaukum Golf Dr., Chehalis golfnewaukum.com
The best golf course category gave our staff an excuse to head out on the green. Here are some words from our sports editor Aaron Vantuyl: NEWAUKUM VALLEY GOLF COURSE: HOLE NO. 6 (South Course) The first thing you notice on Newaukum Valley Golf Course's No. 6 hole, on the south nine, is the length. It's a 520-yard hole, from the big boy tees, with the green perched on a low mound — not that you've got a clear look at it from the tee blocks. The fairway heads out straight for the first few hundred yards, but zigs to the right at a patch of trees slender enough to make a crafty golfer think he can punch a long approach through — but so tall and closely-packed that anything heading in is almost guaranteed to come out at an opposing angle. After a safe drive — just left enough to make the trees a nonissue, but not so far that trees and pond separating the No. 4 and 6 fairways come into play — the green, gently sloping down toward the fairway, comes into play. It's elevated, but not so much that you can't see the hole, and bereft of protective sand traps or water hazards. All in all, it's a challenging, but memorable, hole, and fun in a sneaky way — it's the perfect angled stepping stone between a short par-4 and a long, straight par-5. There's trees on either side, but plenty of space between them, and the only real water hazard isn't intrusive enough to obstruct a series of straight shots. If everyone could string together a series of straight shots, though, golf wouldn't be nearly as interesting.
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RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE: HOLE NO. 9 Best K-12 Teacher On paper, it's an easy hole. Three-hundredMr. Garry at Washington Elementary School, thirty-two yards, with a gentle angle to the left Centralia and an elevated tee? No problem. There's even a net off the right to bounce errant drivingrange-bound shots back toward the fairway. Runners-up Hole No. 9 at Riverside Golf Club, howevMrs. Meldrum at Mossyrock Elementary School, er, can be so picturesque it's distracting. The Mossyrock pond off to the left extends just into the fairway, with a high fountain lending the left side of the hole a park-like ambiance. The water is Mrs. Sharp at Centralia Middle School, Centralia close enough to the blocks that any drive off the ground is safe, and any drive in the general direction of the green should produce a simple approach. The approach, however, can be tricky — through no fault of the hole's design. Just beBest Local Artist yond the No. 9 green lies the clubhouse and Jim Stafford — bronze artist from Adna. it's Rooftop Bar and Grill, where patrons sit Wildlifeinbronze.com outside and enjoy lunch or dinner, drinks, the weather — and judging your proficiency with a pitching wedge. There's plenty of pressure in Runners-up reaching the wide, flat 9th green and it's backRon Gaul — coffee artist from Toledo who has side sandtraps. participated in ArTrails to showcase his work. Then again, with 319 yards separating the white tees from the green, a great drive and a bit of luck could leave a big swinger close Josh Paulino — tattoo artist from Lucky 3 enough to the pin to make anything more Tattoo Company in Centralia. Pete Caster / The Chronicle than a chip on a non-issue. In that case, your Luckyno3tattoocompany.com only worry is whether or not to tip your cap to The Chronicle’s sports editor, Aaron Vantuyl takes his best swing the rooftop gallery. on hole number nine at Riverside golf course.
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Best Local Band Chris Guenther Chrisguenther.net
Best Pastor
Runners-up
Kyle Rasmussen Bethel Church of the Assemblies of God 132 Kirkland Rd., Chehalis bethel-church.com
Backfire Band backfireband.com Johnny Lucas
Chehalis Min ts The Kids' sTory
Best Artisan Made Item
Chehalis Mints 2677 Little Hanaford Rd., Centralia chehalismints.com
Every day when we were little we came with our parents and to work hung out at the cand y shop. We would play outsi de on our toys, ride play in our toy room bikes, and take naps. Now, we each have a story to share with you.
The mints can be purchased from about 10 retailers in Lewis County.
The mint used in the chocolates is grown in Eastern Washington and converted to essential oil by I.P. Callison and Sons.
Runners-up
Kevin Reagan Central Glass Works 109 W. Main St., Centralia centralglassworks.net Jim Stafford Wildlifeinbronze.com
Sadie, 11 year s old:
Sadie Gracie, 5 years old:
Jeff is the fastest at production. Abou t 10 pounds of chocolate leaves can be poure d in 40 minutes!
I remember playi ng inside and taking naps. I had fun helping my Poppy outside and playi ng with Maxie and Holly the dogs. I will miss being out the candy shop every at day because now it is time for me to go to scho ol like my 2 cousins and my sister, Emma.
When I was little, remember helping most of all I my grandpa (Poppy) mowing the lawn, picking apples in the summer, pulling weeds, building the little garden shed and having just helped Granny aroun plain fun. I d the candy shop with clean ing and putting lables on the bags . I have had a lot of fun growing up at the Chehalis Mints candy shop .
Gracie
The candies are all hand poured and hand wrapped and/or packaged.
Read more about Chehalis Mints in SWW Family magazine at swwfamily.com
Best Museum
Veterans Memorial Museum 100 S.W. Veterans Way, Chehalis veteransmuseum.org
Runners-up
LC Historical Museum 599 N.W. Front St., Chehalis lewiscountymuseum.org
Runners-up
Bill Bates Destiny Christian Center 413 N. Tower Ave., Centralia lifeatdestiny.com William Morris Jackson Prairie Church 4224 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis jacksonprairielife.com
Best Assisted Care Living Facility Colonial Residence 2700 Colonial Dr., Centralia colonialresidence.com
Runners-up
Chehalis West 478 N.W. Quincy Place, Chehalis chehaliswest.com Sharon Care Center 1509 Harrison Ave., Centralia sharoncare.com
Renegade Rooster 588 Rhoades Rd., Winlock
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Best Place to Work
Pacific Cataract & Laser 2517 N.E. Kresky Ave., Chehalis Pcli.com
What makes these locations great places to work? “There are so many reasons, it’s hard to list just one. PCLI has wonderful values, the people are amazing, the generosity within the company is incredible and we get to help people see!” ~ Alyssa Lopez “Stability. National Frozen has been in business for over 100 years and I been working here for the last 41 of those years. Ever growing, ever changing, always challenging, every day. Did I say ‘challenging’, oh yes. We work hard and because of that when other companies are making cutbacks, this year, we got a raise.” ~ Robert L. Smith
Runners-up
National Frozen Food 188 Sturdevant Rd., Chehalis nffc.com TransAlta 913 Big Hanaford Rd., Centralia transalta.com
“TransAlta is a phenomenal place to work,” said Plant Operations Manager Chris DuPont. “The employees are second-to-none in their skill levels and ability to get the job done. We also are dedicated to creating a safe work environment. I’m particularly proud about TransAlta’s commitment to the community – where my family lives, works and plays. I’m not surprised TransAlta has been recognized as a top place to work in Lewis County.”
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Best Auto Repair Shop
Best Chiropractor
LeDuc's Service Center 1417 Kresky Ave., Centralia leducsservicecenter.com
Runners-up
Maximillian Motorsports 1983 Bishop Rd., Chehalis maximillianmotorsports.com
Dr. John Stiltner 1218 Harrison Ave., Centralia
Runners-up
Dr. Real McGraw 101 E. Washington St., Napavine napavinechiro.com Dr. Randy Miller 1637 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis
State Ave. Auto & Muffler 1095 N.W. State Ave., Chehalis
Best Bank Staff
Twin Star Credit Union Locations in Centralia, Chehalis, Morton and Onalaska. Twinstarcu.com
Runners-up
Security State Bank Locations in Centralia, Chehalis, Morton, Pe Ell, Rochester and Winlock. Ssbwa.com Timberland Bank Locations in Chehalis, Winlock and Toledo. Timberlandbank.com
Dr. John Stiltner
Dr. Real McGraw
Dr. Randy Miller
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Best Dentist
Dr. Steven Ash 2409 Borst Ave., Centralia, Ashandroberts.com
Runners-up
Dr. John Henricksen 1292 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis
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Best Doctor
Dr. Jennifer Polley Northwest Pediatrics 1911 Cooks Hill Rd., Centralia, nwpeds.com
Runners-up
Dr. Paul Williams Washington Park Medical Center 208 Centralia College Blvd., Centralia, washingtonparkmc.com
Best Hair Salon
Courtyard Salon & Spa 1537 Kresky Ave., Centralia
Runners-up
Cut Loose Salon 674 W. Main St., Centralia Headlines Salon 91 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis
Dr. Christopher Yarter Cascade Family Medical Clinic 1740 Cooks Hill Rd., Centralia New, exciting, free hot breakfast, free high speed internet. Indoor pool and spa, fitness room, meeting spaces & much more!
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My experience at Headlines Salon in Chehalis was nothing less than exceptional. The highly trained and experienced staff have created a warm, inviting atmosphere filled with pleasant conversations between clients and stylists. I was welcomed as I walked through the door and walked out feeling like I made a room full of new friends. Shelly did a wash and style on my hair, adding volume and product, straightening it, braided the front and, because I wanted something fun and out of the ordinary, added a blue extension and a purple feather. She made me feel like I was “runway ready” with a very trendy new style! Between her expertise and passion and the high quality products used in the salon, I personally took note of the pursuit of perfection and the warm care each stylist was taking with their client. I would highly recommend Headlines Salon if you’re looking for a wonderful experience and a fresh style that makes you feel like a model in the pages of a magazine. ~ Brittany Voie
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After my afternoon at the Courtyard Salon & Spa in Centralia, there is no doubt in my mind why they have been voted for “Best of Lewis County”. I started off with Kim Chase who did my makeup. Kim was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She was easy to talk to. I then went downstairs to see Michelle Wheat, senior stylist. Michelle was also easy to talk to. She suggested I start with some foil highlights for summer. I had never had highlights done so I was very excited to have them put in. Michelle and I talked books, celebrity gossip and about life in general. After the highlights were done, Michelle cut my hair. Michelle was great about suggesting a style. She asked questions about my lifestyle (whether I like to get up and go, blow dry my hair, run a straightener through it, etc), and gave me a fantastic cut that will fit into my lifestyle very easily. I would recommend a visit to the Courtyard Salon & Spa to anyone, whether it be for a facial, make-up for a special occasion, or a cut & style. The girls will listen to what you want, and make you feel like a star! ~ Kelli Erb
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Best Hotel
Best Manicure
Olympic Club 112 N. Tower Ave., Centralia mcmenamins.com
Kim's Nails 1700 S. Gold St., Centralia
Runners-up
Pema Nail 542 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis
Runners-up
Best Western Park Place Inn & Suites 201 S.W. Interstate Ave., Chehalis bestwestern.com
Lovely Nails 1309 Lum Rd., Centralia
Holiday Inn Express 730 N.W. Liberty Plaza, Chehalis hiexpress.com
Best Massage
Brianna Haller Massage and Bodywork 91 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis Briannalmp.com
Runners-up
Cindy Proctor - Therapeutic Massage 151 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis Cynthia Carter-Sorenson 694 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis
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Best Oil Change
Best Optometrist
Ernie's Rapid Lube 2615 N.E. Kresky Ave., Chehalis
Lewis County Eye & Vision Associates 1179 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis lewiscountyeye.com
Runners-up
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Fred's Discount Tires 1503 Kresky Ave., Centralia
Innovations in Eye Care 1125 Mellen St., Centralia innovationsineyecare.com
Jiffy Lube 1660 N.W. Louisiana Ave., Chehalis 903 Harrison Ave., Centralia jiffylube.com
Dr. Chuen Wong 118 S.E. 1st St., Winlock
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‘Photographer’s favorite’ submission, Stan Giske, Giske Image
Best Photographer
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Carroll's Photography – Gabe Mellen St., Centralia Carrollsphotography.net
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Best Real Estate Agency
Vistas Northwest
Century 21 Lund Realtors 1169 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis century21lund.com
Immaculate home overlooking Chehalis! This 4695 Sq Ft, 4 bed, 4 1/2 bath home even has it's own movie theater! Large master suite w/ walk-in closet and gorgeous master bath. Downstairs bedrooms also have walk-in closets. Game room and bar area downstairs - great for entertaining! Enjoy the evening overlooking the city from your hot tub or your heated deck. Located in the gated Alderwood Heights Community, this home is a must see! $595,000
Runners-up
Vistas Northwest 210 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis vistasnorthwest.com Windermere Realty 411 W. Main St., Centralia windermerecentralia.com
Hottest Real Estate Listings Century 21 Lund Realtors
102 Rainier Ct - Chehalis — Beautifully maintained contemporary home with dramatic entry way and 9 ft ceilings throughout. Enjoy views from the wall of windows in formal dining. There are Maple floors on the entire 1st level. Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, stainless appliances and a large breakfast booth. Kitchen opens to family room w/fireplace, expansive deck with Mt. Rainier view. Guest suite on main floor. Large office/media room. Expansive master suite w/view. Tile floors, glass block 2 head shower. The landscape is outstanding. Very private feel. $450,000
Best Tanning Salon
Desert Sun Tanning 1401 N.W. Louisiana Ave., Chehalis desertsuntanning.com
Runners-up
Brown N Serve Tanning 217 N. Tower Ave., Centralia brownserve.com Platinum Tan 1630 S. Gold St., Centralia platinumtan.biz
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What is the oddest thing to have popped a customer's tire? "I've been doing this for twenty years, so it's hard to pick just one. A tire iron, scissors that were found inside the tire and dog bites - dogs actually bite at people's tires and can pop them." Nathan Wright, Les Schwab Tire Center
"Porcelain from a toilet." Johnny Pulliam, Fred's Discount Tire
"An antler!" Debbie Kennedy, Tires Inc.
BEST Service at a Tire Store
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Best of Lewis County
Runners-up
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What is a favorite specialty service you offer?
Chocolate Mandarin Decadence Who wouldn’t enjoy this amazing two hour experience?!? Relish in a chocolate facial — a super-charged hydrating facial for those seeking youthful skin, a Mandarin body treatment and spa pedicure. $135 — Courtyard Salon and Spa Elements Signature Body Treatment Package Experience our nurturing body treatment that includes an aroma body wrap and a nourishing hair and scalp treatment, followed by an aromatherapy massage that will leave you feeling relaxed, renewed and revived. 120 minutes $225 — Elements - Great Wolf Lodge Bella This package introduces you to the pampering and relaxing spa services available. Our guest will be treated to over two hours of ultimate care. Enjoy a full European facial which includes a foot soak, skin analysis, foot, and shoulder massage. You will also enjoy a full 60 minute massage, helping heal, rejuvenate, and relax your body.$130.00 — The Spa at Parkside
Best Spa
Courtyard Salon and Spa 1537 Kresky Ave., Centralia
Best Urgent Care Medical Facility
Runners-up
Centralia Providence ER 914 S. Scheuber Rd., Centralia providence.org
Runners-up
Elements - Great Wolf Lodge 20500 Old Hwy. 99, Grand Mound greatwolf.com The Spa at Parkside 1270 S.W. Williams Ave., Chehalis thespaatparkside.com
Morton General ER 521 Adams Ave., Morton Mortongeneral.org Steck Woodland Urgent Care 1299 Bishop Rd., Chehalis steckmedical.com
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Mark Giffey Chehalis-Cent. Veterinary Hospital 1214 N.W. State Ave., Chehalis chehalisvet.com
Runners-up
Dr. Iverson Cascade West Veterinary Hospital 1305 S. Gold St., Centralia cascadewestvet.com Dr. Marker Jackson Hwy. Vet Clinic 628 Hwy. 12, Chehalis jacksonhwyvet.com
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