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2017’s Best Cowboy & Cowgirl feature on page 9

2017’s Best Volunteer Allen Peake feature on page 39

2017’s Best Law Enforcement Officer Jon Storke feature on page 17

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elcome to the 2017 edition of the Best of Carson Valley.

The Record-Courier team has been working hard to bring you this year’s best of the best. We love doing this and plan for it all year long. Our work begins in earnest in May preparing the ballot and ends in October with our magazine and awards luncheon.

Of course you had something to do with it too. You voted! Thank you for that.

The Best of Carson Valley Team Publisher Pat Bridges

Advertising Sales and Photos Tara Addeo Jessica Rackley

Editor Adam Trumble

Layout and Design Barby Bridges

Every year, the Best of Carson Valley goes viral. It was easy to spot all the messaging on social media.

It seemed it was everywhere for the nine days voting was open.

The number of votes reflected the excitement participating businesses had in this year’s contest. Overall we received more than 100,000 votes; most of them coming from our online ballot. However there were a number of contests that were determined by paper ballots.

Being selected as a business or person that either placed or won a category is a huge honor. The enterprises and residents that appear in this magazine have been selected by you. Being identified as one of the best at what you do does

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not happen every day. So please take the opportunity to congratulate our winners and runners-up when you see them in the community and tell them you saw them in The Best of Carson Valley Magazine.

There are some people who need to be acknowledged for their work on The Best of Carson Valley and make its publication possible. They are Alice Price and Cheryl Gudbaur who coordinated much of the behind the scenes work; Barby Bridges who designed the magazine and many of the ads; Tara Addeo and Jessica Rackley who sold the ads and took a lot of photos; Brad Coman who took the cover photo; our other awesome staff photographer Jim Grant. Our reporters, Sarah Drinkwine and Dave Price made a big contribution on the stories they wrote for this event under the supervision of Adam Trumble. All these people deserve a very warm thank you for their tireless effort in bringing you this magazine.

We hope you enjoy this year’s publication and use it as a guide to what’s best in Carson Valley.

Pat Bridges Publisher

Magazine Support Alice Price Cheryl Gudbaur

reporters sarah drinkwine dave price

Photographers Jim Grant Brad Coman

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CARSON VALLEY

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for voting us your #1 Best Veterinary Hospital again in 2017!

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Best dining Best Asian

1 Thai Jasmine 2 Louie’s Mandarin Gourmet 3 Amerikan Ni Sushi

Ryan Lamb & The Ladies of J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room - Best Basque

Best Bar

1 Buckaroos Saloon 2 The Corner Bar 3 JT Basque Bar & Dining Room

Best Basque

1 J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room 2 Country Club Restaurant

Best Breakfast/Brunch

1 Woodett’s Diner 2 Cowboy’s Café 3 Sharkey’s Casino

Maria Arceo and Crew, Woodett’s - Best Breakfast & Brunch

Best Brunch

1 Woodett’s Diner 2 Cowboy’s Café 3 Katie’s Country Kitchen - CVI

Best Burger

1 Minden Meat & Deli 2 The Grill Next Door 3 Wildhorse Bar & Grill

Best Coffee

1 Coffee On Main 2 Starbucks 3 Blind Dog Coffee Roasters

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Best dining Best Dinner

1 CV Steak - CVI 2 Julio’s Restaurant 3 J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room

Sheila and the team, Overland Restaurant & Pub - Best Happy Hour

Best Happy Hour

1 Overland Restaurant & Pub 2 Jethro’s Bar & Grill 3 Buckaroos Saloon

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Best dining Best Lunch

1 Café Girasole 2 Minden Meat & Deli 3 The Grill Next Door

Abby Bryce, Café Girasole - Best Lunch, Sandwich, Takeout & Customer Service

Best Mexican Food

1 Francisco’s Mexican Restaurant 2 El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant 3 JJ’s Mexican Food

Best Pizza

1 Chicago Mike’s Pizza 2 Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza 3 The Corner Bar

Best Sandwich

1 Café Girasole 2 Minden Meat & Deli 3 Full Belly Deli

Francisco and Francisco Jr., Francisco’s Mexican Restaurant - Best Mexican Food

Best Sports Bar

1 Jethro’s Bar & Grill 2 CVI Sports Bar 3 The Corner Bar

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Best cowboy & cowgirl Best Cowboy and Cowgirl 2017

By Sarah Drinkwine

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hen thinking of cowboys or cowgirls, most imagine something out of an old western movie complete with boots, fringed pants, a hat and riding horses across the plains.

But what does it really take to be a cowboy?

“Best of Carson Valley” winners for best cowboy and cowgirl Jack Curry and Hannah Tems, both of Gardnerville, can answer that.

Curry, 30, said it’s not just putting on a pair boots and hat, there’s a lot of work that goes into it. continued on page 11

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BEST dining/ entertainment Best Wine Selection 1 Battle Born Wine 2 Raley’s 3 Grocery Outlet

Best Annual Event

1 Carson Valley Days 2 Genoa Candy Dance 3 Concert in the Park Thousands of people fill the streets of Genoa during the annual Candy Dance Best Annual Event

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“Going to Night in the Country once does not make you a cowboy,” he said. “You’ve got to work hard and have passion for what you do.”

Curry was raised in the Carson Valley, so he’s grown up with the rugged image and has been involved in rodeo since he was a child.

Curry currently lives on Godecke Ranch, where he often helps in ranching duties, specifically with anything that has to do with welding.

He said the best part of living on a ranch is the open range for his horses and being able to hunt a few feet from his front door.

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here’s not a lot of them out there anymore, but when you do meet one, it’s good to know there are some still around.”

Curry and Tems agreed it takes a strong work ethic, responsibility, confidence, commitment, heart and passion when taking on the persona.

“If you want to be in this lifestyle, you have to make it a lifestyle,” said Tems, 19.

Upon moving to the valley from Los Angeles, 10 years ago, Tems became intrigued by rodeo culture and the lifestyle. Not coming from a rodeo family though, she said it was difficult to get into. That’s when she took the reins into her own hands and started Dare to Be a Cowboy-a nonprofit organization that helps support, motivate, train and fund youth who wish to be a part of rodeo but are lacking the resources to participate or improve.

involved in rodeo, but I also know how it impacted my life and I wanted others to be able to get into rodeo and not be confined by the lack of resources for it,” said Tems.

Tems started the organization with the help and support of her family at the age of 16. Now, it is a national organization providing equipment, instruction and financial support for rodeo pursuers.

“We’ve partnered with Reno Rodeo and they’ve helped out a lot, so that has been cool, to see it succeed in our home state,” said Tems.

When asked how they feel about being the best cowboy and cowgirl, both were humbled.

“To be recognized by people in the community and to know you have an impact is really something,” said Tems. “It lets you know your efforts are not going unnoticed.”

Tems said cowboys started the community and it’s an honor to be noticed amongst them.

“There’s not a lot of them out there anymore, but when you do meet one, it’s good to know there are some still around, “ she said.

Curry said the cowboys and cowgirls he has met are some of the best people.

“I know a lot of other people who ranch and take the lifestyle seriously,” he said. “They’re literally some of the best people you can meet.”

For more information about Dare to Be a Cowboy visit daretobeacowboy.com or connect on Facebook at Dare To Be A Cowboy.

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BEST entertainment Best Dance Studio 1 All About Dance 2 Dance Workshop 3 Studio E

Sarah Guzman & The Girls, All About Dance - Best Dance Studio

Best Fitness Club

1 Carson Valley Cross Fit 1 DC Community Center 2 Anytime Fitness

Best Martial Arts

1 Northwest Martial Arts 2 West Coast Martial Arts 3 High Desert Martial Arts

Best Place to take a Date

1 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort 2 CV Steak - CVI 3 Café Girasole

Nicolette Begovich, Owner, Carson Valley Cross Fit - Best Best Fitness Club & #3 Best Trainer

Master Nyls & Team, Northwest Martial Arts - Best Martial Arts

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Best entertainment Best Place to take Kids

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Best Place to take out of towners

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Best gaming Best Casino

1 Carson Valley Inn 2 Sharkey’s 3 Topaz Lodge Resort & Casino

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Best law enforcement officer Douglas investigator honored as top Law Enforcement Officer

By Sarah Drinkwine

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ouglas County Investigator Jon Storke was humbly honored to hear that he had received the Best Law Enforcement Officer during the 2017 Best of Carson Valley.

“I’m flattered and honored to receive the award.

There are definitely others who deserve it. Thank you to all who voted it’s greatly appreciated,” said Storke.

Storke graduated from Douglas High School in 1996 and went on to receive a bachelor in sociology and a minor in criminology from Sonoma State University.

After graduation he returned to Douglas County and after a few ride-alongs with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, decided a career in law enforcement sounded intriguing.

“Everyday is different,” said Storke.

“You may work the same type of case, but every case is different.

The job is exciting and it makes you feel good helping people.”

Storke has been with the Douglas County Sheriff’s for 15 years, 12 of which he has spent on the SWAT Team and 10 as an investigator, he said.

“There’s many different hats you can wear at the sheriff’s office, many different assignments you can be assigned to. There’s never a dull moment.” said Storke.

In conjunction with being a Douglas County Investigator, Storke is the president of the Douglas County Protective Association which entails that he and other members represent the sheriff’s office and are involved in community events, and fundraisers, including the annual Grillin’ and Chillin’, charity donations and holiday clothing, food and toy drives.

“I was raised here,it’s a great place and a great community,” said Storke. “The community has always been very supportive of the Sheriff’s department and we enjoy showing our support as well.”

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Best horse & ranch Best Cowboy

1 Jack Curry 2 Woody Worthington 3 James Settlemeyer

Best Cowgirl

1 Hannah Tems 2 Annalyn Settlemeyer 3 Kristen Smith

Hannah Tems - Best Cowgirl and Jack Curry - Best Cowboy

I am honored to be voted one of the Best again this year!

Thank you Carson Valley!

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Best horse & ranch Best Feed & Pet Supply

1 Eastern Sierra Feed 2 Laxague Feed & Supply 3 TSC Tractor Supply Co.

Best Horseback Riding

1 Kids and Horses 2 Chappell Ranch 3 Painted D Ranch

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Best people Best Accountant/Tax Service

1 Drew Aguilar, CPA - Carson Valley Accounting 2 Mark Chase, CPA - Chase & Sheets 3 Mark Neddenriep - Neddenriep & Associates, CPA’s

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Best Bartender/Location

1 Chris Reiner - Buckaroos Saloon 2 Eric - Carson Valley Inn 3 Annette - Wildhorse Bar & Grill

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Best people Best Chiropractor

1 Chris Blaha 2 Stuart Pardee 3 Dublin J. Hart

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Best people Best Dentist

1 Dr. James the Dentist 2 Dr. Jim Seyfried 3 Dr. Frank Raschilla

Best Doctor

1 Dr. Carol T. Swartz 2 Dr. Garret Schwartz 3 Dr. Ruth Tomita

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Best people Best Electrician

1 Tyson Degenhart - Degenspark 2 Salvador H. Ramos - Ramos Electric 3 Minden Electric

Best Esthetician/Facials

1 Kim Locklear 2 Lori Kelly - Millennium Day Spa 3 Sheila Sparapani - Peridot Face & Body

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Best people Best Financial Advisor

1 Sean Marler - Country Financial 2 Danette Lowe - TruNorth Wealth Management 3 Andy Rice - Edward Jones

Ansi Scossa and the Ladies of Aurora Salon - Best Hair & Beauty Salon and Erica Taylor - Best Hairstylist

Best Hairstylist/Location

1 Erica Taylor - Aurora Salon 2 Kristie Parker - A La Carte Salon 3 Darla Clodfelter - Rejuvenate

Best Handyman

1 A&K Handyman 2 Jim Minder - Handy Minder 3 Dru Arigoni

Best Insurance Agent

1 Sean Marler - Country Financial 2 Stacy Trivitt - Allstate 3 Fromarc, Inc.

Aaron Flesher, A&K Handyman - Best Handyman

Best Law Enforcement Officer 1 Jon Storke 2 Captain Dan Britton 3 Chris Wiggins

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Best people Best Manicurist/Location

1 Lupe Perdomo - Millenium Day Spa 2 Ansie Scossa - Aurora Salon 3 Nikki Nails Static Salon

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Best Massage Therapist/Location

1 Laura Rao - Millennium Spa 2 Katie Kent - 1862 David Walley’s/ Millennium Spa 3 Anne Vondruska - Aurora Salon

Best Mental Health Professional 1 Cynthia M. Thorp 2 Jodi Wass 3 Bridgette DeBoer - B D Therapy

Best Optometrist/Eye Care Specialist 1 Dr. Somer J. Lyons 2 Pritchett Eye Care 3 Dr. William Z. Wu

Laura Rao, Millenium Day Spa - Best Massage Therapist

Best Orthodontist

1 Dr. Rick Parigini 2 Dr. Vincent D’Ascoli

Best Pediatric Dentist

1 Heather

Parsons - Valley Pediatric Dentistry 2 Ben Sala - Tooth Fairy Pediatric Dentristry 3 Dr. James Seyfried

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Cynthia M. Thorp - Best Mental Health Professional

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Best people Best Pediatrician

1 Dr. Carol Swartz 2 Dr. Rebecca Papez 3 Dr. Jenny Smokey

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Best Personal Trainer

1 Cody Hayes - Pulse Fitness 2 Vicki Grant - Northwest Martial Arts 3 Nicolette Begovich - Carson Valley Cross Fit

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Best people DAWG named Best Service Club Organization

By Dave Price

“Cat Cottage,” an indoor/outdoor facility for cats and kittens.

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Karen Pranaitis smiled as she spent time in the big yard with April, a chocolate lab estimated to be about a year old who was surrendered to the shelter with two siblings.

year ago, Douglas Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) took second-place in two Best of Carson Valley categories. Today, however, DAWG has a banner to hang after being named Best Service Club Organization by voters in The Record-Courier’s annual contest.

“I’ve been asking and people tell me this is the first time we’ve taken first-place before, so we’re all very excited … that banner is going to be displayed everywhere we are,” said Linda Garmong, the organization’s president.

“There are so many entrants, so to even be in the top three is pretty good.”

DAWG supports animals through its work to assist the Douglas County Animal Care and Services. The group consists of dedicated volunteers and members who rely entirely on donations, membership dues, grants, fund-raising events and recycling programs to fund its mission statement to “better the lives of Douglas County animals by improving their adoptability.”

Garmong explained DAWG operates with an annual budget of about $150,000.

“We average between 650 and 900 hours of volunteer time a month,” Garmong said. “We do help out with a lot of medical costs and training and that kind of stuff.

We don’t actually do the treatments or the training, we just facilitate and try to help as much as we can.”

Volunteers also contribute time helping dogs and cats at the county animal shelter, including Sundays and holidays when the facility is closed to the public.

In addition, DAWG has been responsible for recent upgrades of outdoor exercise yards for dogs plus the

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“She’s a super model, I think,” Pranaitis said. “She’s so sweet; they all are.

All three were malnourished when they came here, but they’re doing much better.

They were extremely withdrawn. Even today when I went into her kennel, she went out the back. I had to talk to her for a little bit before she’d come in, but once we got her out, she warmed up and that was it. It takes a while sometimes.”

DAWG also offers assistance for spay and neuter as well as medical needs, plus working to educate the community about responsible pet ownership.

“It is my passion and everybody here feels the same way,” she added with a laugh. “We spend a lot of time, we spend some of our own money … mostly time and love, and just anything we can do to help them and to find forever homes.”

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Best people Best Photographer

1 Belinda Grant 2 John T. Humphrey - Tied Paul Leary Photography - Tied

Belinda Grant, Belinda Grant Photography - Best Photographer

Best Physical Therapist

1 Ronald Peck 2 Ashwin Datt at Great Basin Physical Therapy 3 William S. Wall

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Best people Best Service Club/ Organization

1 Douglas Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) 2 Minden Rotary 3 Carson Valley 20-30 Club

Douglas Animal Welfare Group thanks you for voting us the #1 Service Organization and #3 Non-Profit Organization in the Carson Valley.

Learn more about DAWG or join now at www.dawgrescue.com dawg.douglascountynv@gmail.com

or call (775) 267-7325

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Best real estate Best Commercial Real Estate Specialist

1 Dennis McDuffee - Intero Real Estate 2 Coldwell Banker Select 3 Ginger Easley - ReMax - Tied Jeanne Koerner - ReMax - Tied

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Dennis McDuffee, Intero Real Estate - Best Commercial Real Estate Specialist

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Best real estate Best Mortgage Lender

1 Guild Mortgage Company 2 Greater Nevada Mortgage Services 3 Heritage Bank

Debbie Humprhries and Rosalind Smith, Guild Mortgage Company - Best Mortgage Lender

Best Property Management Company 1 M. Scott Properties 2 Lynne Cauley Real Estate 3 Chelsea Huff - ReMax

Best Real Estate Agent

1 Christy Degenhart Coldwell Banker Select 2 Jason Lococo - Intero Realty 3 Ginger Easley - ReMax

Best Real Estate Office

1 Coldwell Banker Select 2 ReMax Realty Affiliates 3 Intero Real Estate Services

Marleane Scott and Crew, M. Scott Properties - Best Property Management Company

Christy Degenhart, Coldwell Banker Select - Best Real Estate Agent

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THANK YOU CARSON VALLEY Best FOR SUPPORTING OUR MEMBERS! We are honored to be voted the best!

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OUR OTHER WINNERS INCLUDE IN SECOND PLACE: Fields of Flooring Paul Leary Photography IN THIRD PLACE: Heritage Bank Peridot Face & Body AND MORE GREAT MEMBERS: Advocare - Nicolette Begovich Carson Valley Living Chase International David A. Newell, DDS Reliable Handyman Services Sierra Bookkeeping Services

Motion Spine & Sport Chiropractic Clinic

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We offer some of the best local business specialists in Carson Valley and the Northern Nevada Region. We are the people you can trust.

Plus, we are the professionals that you will be recommending to your friends and neighbors.

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Best real estate/ retail Best Title Company

1 First American Title Company 2 Ticor Title / Northern Nevada 3 Western Title

The ladies at First American Title - Best Title Company

Best Antiques/Consignment 1 Cheshire Antiques 2 Eddy Street Vintage Market 3 Penny Lane Consignment Furniture

Cheshire Antiques - Best Antiques/Consignment

Thank You Carson Valley for voting us YOUR #1 Title Company!

Meet the home town girls with 90 years of experience specializing in local area knowledge and customer service!

Backed by International Fortune 500 Company

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Serving the Carson Valley with the integrity, commitment and leadership you expect from an industry leader.

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Thank you Carson Valley Best

You voted us #1 Again in 2017 Best Roofing Company!

2017

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Best retail Best Appliance Store/ Service

1 Marty’s Appliance 2 Dave Taylor Appliance 3 Carson Valley Vac and Sew

Marty and Patrick Stewart, Marty’s Appliances - Best Appliance Store/Service

Best Art Gallery

1 East Fork Gallery 2 Heartstrings Gallery & Gifts 3 gadZooks!

Best Arts & Crafts

1 Heartstrings Gallery & Gifts 2 Fresh Ideas 3 gadZooks!

Best Feed & Pet Supply

1 Eastern Sierra Feed 2 TSC Tractor Supply Co. 3 Laxague Feed & Supply

Lee Lewis, Heartstrings Gallery & Gifts - Best Arts & Crafts

Best Floral Shop

1 Leah’s Perfect Rose 2 A Wildflower 3 Raley’s

Best Framing Shop

1 Lone Tree Frame Company 2 Marv’s Custom Framing

Janis Job, Lone Tree Frame Company - Best Framing Shop

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Best volunteer Auto shop owner voted Best Volunteer

By Sarah Drinkwine

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ardnerville Double J Auto’s owner Allen Peake can most likely be found at his shop, a local sports event or driving his big red and yellow monster truck around town.

At either of those locations he’s putting in the extra effort to make sure children in the Carson Valley have a better future.

He volunteers with the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley, the Fishing Derby, Little League, hot shots and softball.

He also collects and donates bikes to Project Santa Claus.

“Whenever someone comes in and needs help, I do what I can and it’s never to advertise my business or make myself look good, it’s because I want to,” said Peake.

Peake said he believes kids should be outside playing sports, riding bikes and seeing the world, that’s why he works hard and provides what he can for the community.

“I think the youth is our future and it takes a village to raise a child.

Not every parent can provide everything, but someone can help fill in those spots,” said Peake.

“I come from a single parent, so I feel there are parents who can always use an extra hand,” he said.

That’s why Peake won the “Best Volunteer” award for the Best of Carson Valley 2017.

The annual Best of Carson Valley awards recognizes local businesses, employees and people for their services to the community.

“Kids don’t choose their status and should not be held down because of where they started, but where they finish.”

“This is a community that runs to the fire, not away from it,” Peake said. “This whole town is very generous and I feel there are a lot of people who go unrecognized.”

Peake is a Pop Warner and Mighty Mites coach and sponsors as many kid-related programs as possible, he said.

Double J Auto also received Best auto shop and Peake’s monster truck took third place in most unique.

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Best retail Best Gas Station/Location

1 Maverik - Minden 2 Smith’s - Gardnerville 3 Pacific Gasoline - Gardnerville

Josh Peter, Ace Hardware - Best Hardware/Building Supply

Best Gift Shop

1 Fresh Ideas 2 Especially for You 3 Joyce’s Fine Jewelry

Best Grocery Store 1 Raley’s 2 Smith’s 3 Grocery Outlet

Best Hardware/Building Supply

1 Ace Hardware 2 Meek’s Lumber & Hardware 3 TSC Tractor Supply Co.

Brodie Priestley, Peak Nutrition - Best Heatlh Food/ Nutrition

Best Health Food/Nutrition 1 Peak Nutrition 2 Raley’s 3 Nutrition Unlimited

Best Jewelry Store

1 Joyce’s Fine Jewelry 2 Especially for You 3 Re:style Fashion & Home Decor Norie and Martha, Joyce’s Fine Jewelry - Best Jewelry Store

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CONNOISSEUR is once again honored to be chosen 1st Place “Best Carpet Cleaning Service” in the Carson Valley. Thank you for your continued support!

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Best retail Best Liquor Store/ Smoke Shop 1 Battle Born Wine 2 PJ’s Liquors 3 Sierra Market

Melissa Smith, Mark Smith-Les Schwab Tires - Best Place to Buy Tires

Best Place to Buy Tires

1 Mark Smith - Les Schwab Tire Center 2 Double J Auto 3 Tires Plus Total Car Care

Best Plant Nursery

1 Valley Garden Center 2 Genoa Trees and Landscape 2 Mountain View Tree Farm/ Rice Landscaping

Best Thrift Store

1 FISH Thrift Stores 2 Flip Flop Thrift Store 3 Helping Hands Thrift Shops

Rich Ziegler, owner, Valley Garden Center - Best Plant Nursery

Katrina Rowe and the team, FISH Thrift Store - Best Thrift Store

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Best services

BROOKDALE

we Facility can do to help, BestWhatever Assisted Living 1 Brookdale we’ll do it with care.

2 Carson Valley Senior Living

At Brookdale your loved one is a member of our family.

You’ll find our care is delivered with an expert knowledge gained from serving families for generations. Join our community to discover how you or your family member will feel right at home.

Katie Nichols, Brookdale - Best Assisted Living Facility

Thank You Carson Valley for voting Brookdale Senior Living #1 again in the Carson Valley!

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Best services Best Auto Body Repair

1 Mort’s Auto Body 2 Norris Auto Body Center 3 Christensen Collision

Marty and Patrick Stewart, Marty’s Appliances - Best Appliance Store/Service

Best Auto Parts

1 NAPA Auto Parts 2 O’Reilly Auto Parts 3 Auto Zone

Best Auto Repair Shop

1 Double J Auto 2 Stafford Automotive 3 Golden Nugget Automotive

Best Auto Transmission Repair

1 Carson Valley Transmission 2 Stafford Automotive 3 Double J Auto

Robert Simpson, NAPA Auto Parts - Best Auto Parts

Best Bank/Credit Union

1 Greater Nevada Credit Union 2 Wells Fargo 3 Heritage Bank of Nevada

Best Boat Repair

1 Performance Marine 2 Award Quality Speed & Marine 3 Adams Family Marine Service Kevin Murray & the crew, Carson Valley Transmission Best Auto Transmission Repair

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Thank you Carson Valley for your Support!

- Brodie

Best Voted Best 1st Place Health Food/ Nutrition Store!

Brodie Priestley – owner

Mr. Nevada 2017 – Light Heavyweight

DISCOUNT SPORTS NUTRITION

Minden, NV 89423 • 1547 US HWY 395 N. 775-782-2244 • peak_nutrition@yahoo.com

Thank you

Carson Valley for voting us the #1 Framing Shop once again in 2017 Your business and vote is appreciated!

Outstanding service Quality materials Free estimates Unique & traditional designs

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Best services Best Car Wash

1 Melvin’s Car Wash & Detail 2 Grand Prix Car Wash 3 Jay’s Mobile Detail & Car Wash

Mike Pailliotet, Owner, Connoisseur Carpet - Best Carpet Cleaning Service

Best Carpet Cleaning Service

1 Connoisseur Carpet - Mike Pailliotet 2 Chem-Dry 3 Sierra Steam Carpet Care

Best Child/Day Care Provider

1 Trinity Lutheran Childcare Center 2 Brighter Days 3 Allie & Friends Day Care

Best Cleaning Service

1 Brittney Askay Cleaning 2 Merry Maids 3 Get’er Done

Marcia Voellar, Especially For You - Best Clothing & Accessories

Best Clothing & Accessories 1 Especially for You 2 Bealls 3 Fresh Ideas

Best Computer Supply/Service 1 Carson

Valley Computer - Derek Degenhart 2 DeBug Computer 3 Gilman Labs

Derek Degenhart, Carson Valley Computer - Best Computer Supply/Service

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Voted #1 Best Martial Arts Best in Carson Valley! services

2nd Place - Best Personal Trainer Vicki Grant 3rd Place - Best Place to Take Kids 2017

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VOTED #1 BEST APPLIANCE & SERVICE STORE

2017

Thanks Carson Valley!

MARTY’S APPLIANCE “The store you can trust.”

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS 1770 Highway 395 North, Suite B • Ironwood Shopping Center Minden, NV 89423 • 775.782.5099 • M-F 8-5 • Sat 10-4

Thank You Carson Valley

for voting us the

#1 Property Management Company

AGAIN this year.

All of us at M. Scott are grateful for your support and confidence!

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Best services Best Customer Service/Location 1 Café Girasole 2 Allen - Double J Auto 3 Melissa Smith - Les Schwab

Pam Horton, Millenium Day Spa - Best Day Spa

Best Day Spa/Med Spa

1 Millenium Day Spa 2 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort and Spa 3 Rejuvenate

Best Firearms/Ammo Store 1 Axelson Tactical 2 Guns and Ammo 3 High Desert Guns

Best Flooring/Carpet Company 1 JS Flooring 2 Fields of Flooring 3 PR Supply

Jeff Axelson and the crew from Axelson Tactical - Best Firearms/Ammo Store

Best Hair & Beauty Salon 1 Aurora Salon 2 Rejuvenate 3 U Rock Salon

Ansie Scossa and the ladies of Aurora Salon - Best Hair & Beauty Salon

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Best THANK YOU services

FOR VOTING AXELSON #1 BEST FIREARMS/AMMO STORE IN CARSON VALLEY!

2017

2222 Park Place, 1B • Minden, NV 89423 Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm Sunday & Monday Closed

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BEST services Best Heating & Air Conditioning

1 Carson Valley Heating 2 Coastal Aire & Sheet Metal 3 Peake Air

Tom Clore, Stephanie Clore & Gracie, Carson Valley Heating - Best Heating & Air Conditioning

Best In-Home Senior Care Service

1 Eden Home Care 2 Home Instead Senior Care 2 Gentiva

Best Interior Design Services 1 Designing Images - Krissie Thornhill 2 TK Designs - Kelle Sampson 3 A Wildower - Lori Britton

Best Landscape Designer 1 Big Fish Landscaping 2 Rice Landscaping 3 Nevada Landworks

Krissie Thornhill, Designing Images - Best Interior Design Services

Best Lawn Maintenance

1 Big Fish Landscaping 2 Desert Start Landscaping 3 Tina Fixman

Best Locksmith

1 Howell Lock & Safe 2 Carson Valley Locksmith 3 Accurate Mobile Locksmith

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Thank you For Voting Leah’s #1 Floral Shop Best in the Carson Valley Again!

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! Ron Peck voted Best Physical Therapist in Carson Valley!

2017

I appreciate your continued support…

I am honored Leah….

Leah’s Perfect Rose

Serving the beautiful Carson Valley!

775-392-3532

1685 US Hwy 395, 1B • Minden

Locally Owned • Across the street from the Minden AM/PM

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(775) 782-8847 1650 Hwy 395 #10, Minden, NV 89423

Thank you Carson Valley for trusting us with the care of your family!

2017

Medical Care for All Ages Physician Owned

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Carol Swartz, M.D. | Jim Samuelson, PA-C Shelley Wilcox, FNP-C | And our incredible staff!

MOUNTAINVIEW MEDICAL

1701 County Road, #H | Minden | 775.782.3933

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Best services Best Lodging

1 Carson Valley Inn 2 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort 3 Topaz Lodge

Best Motorcycle/ Motorsport Shop

1 Testa Motorsports 2 TGS Racehouse 3 Cujo’s Hog House

VOTED #1

Motorcycle/Motorsport Shop!

Rob, Jackie & the crew, Testa Motorsports - Best Motorcycle/Motorsport Shop

Best Painting Service

1 MW Painting - Mark Waggoner 2 LAPCO 3 Steve Sclafani Painting

Thank you to the Carson Valley for voting Trinity Lutheran Childcare Center and Kindergarten as your #1 Childcare Center 8 Years in a Row! #1 Childcare Center Now Enrolling

Thank you Carson Valley!

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Trinity Lutheran has been offering quality Christian education to the community for over 30 years.

We care for children 18mos. to 2nd grade. We also offer a developmentally appropriate licensed Kindergarten program. (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Please call or stop by for a visit. We would love to meet you!!

Laura Edmonds, Director Lisa Filbin, Assistant Director/Business Manager

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Best services Best Permanent Makeup Artist

1 Pamela Horton - Permanent Cosmetic 2 Suzette Bennett - Enhancements 3 Permanently Beautiful Cosmetics Lisa Whear

Best Pest Control

1 We’re G & The R Pest BarkControl of the Town!

2 Carson Valley Pest Control 3 Raptor Capital Pest Control

The gang at East to West Coast Pet Grooming - Best Pet Grooming

Best Pet Grooming

1 East to West Coast Pet Grooming 2 Stylin K-9 3 Carson Valley Kennels & Grooming

We’re The Bark of the Town!

Thank you for voting us your #1 Pet Groomers!

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Best services Best Pet Sitter/Kennel

1 Pet Sitters Plus 2 Carson Valley Kennels & Grooming 3 Country Care Pet Sitting

Smith’s Grocery Store - Best Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy 1 Smith’s 2 Rite Aid 3 Raley’s

Best Plumbing Service

1 Eric’s Plumbing 2 Summit Plumbing Co. 3 Jackrabbit Plumbing, Inc.

Best Roofing Service

1 Tom Goldston Roofing, Inc. 2 BGS Builders & Roofing 3 Coyne Roofing

Bob Sedlmayr & Katie, Bob’s Performance Center - Best RV Repair

Best RV Repair

1 Bob’s Performance Center 2 Sierra Mobile RV Service 3 Christensen Automotive

Best Sign Company

1 Carson Valley Signs 2 A Sign Shop 3 Wheeler Signs Greg Deines, Carson Valley Signs - Best Sign Company

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ThankBest You Carson Valley

for voting Bob’s Performance Center

the #1 RV Repair Service Again this year!

2017

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Best services Best Sporting Goods Store

1 Big 5 Sporting Goods 2 Big Daddy’s Bicycles & Fitness 3 Walmart

Amanda & Sarah, Big 5 Sporting Goods - Best Sporting Goods Store

Best Storage Facility

1 Stor-All - Gardnerville & Ranchos 2 Airport Road Self Storage 3 Public Storage

Best Tax Service

1 Carson Valley Accounting 2 Mark Neddenriep - Neddenriep & Associates 3 Mark Chase, CPA - Chase & Sheets

Best Towing Company 1 Silver State Towing 2 Mort’s Towing 3 AAA

The crew of Joe Benigno’s Tree Service - Best Tree Service

Best Tree Service

1 Joe Benigno’s Tree Service 2 Barr Tree Works 3 Chris McRae’s Tree Service

Best Veterinary Hospital

1 Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital 2 Jobs Peak Veterinary Hospital 3 Animal Medical Services Dr. Sharon Burns The team at Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital - Best Veterinary Hospital

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Thank you for Best voting us #1 four years in a row!

#1 Best Accountant • #1 Best Tax Service Drew Aguilar, CPA

Bryan Oland, CPA

Linda R. Rush, CPA

1663 US Hwy 395 • Ste 201 Minden NV 89423 • 775.782.7874

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Best services Best Water Well & Septic Service 1 Kawchack Pump & Well Service 2 Bobula’s Septic Services 3 Summit Plumbing & Septic

Priscilla Mott, Distinct Interiors - Best Window Design Services

Best Window Design Services 1 Distinct Interiors - Priscilla Mott 2 Marcie’s Window Fashions Marcie Ansel 3 Judy’s Window Coverings

Thank you Carson Valley Voted #1 Best Place to Take Your Kids

2017

Your local family friendly swim center

2017

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Best miscellaneous Best New Business

1 Kim’s Donut 2 Sanchez Ranch Meat Co. 3 Macho Mutt Monster Truck Rides

Kate Savage & Sarah Sanchez, Carson Valley Food Closet Best Non-Profit Organization

Best Non-Profit Organization

1 Carson Valley Community Food Closet 2 Austin’s House 3 DAWG

THANK YOU CARSON VALLEY FOR VOTING US #1 BEST PUMP & WELL SERVICE

Thank you for Voting TK Designs as one of the BEST in the Carson Valley!

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Best miscellaneous Best Place to have a Wedding

1 1862

David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort 2 Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park 3 Corley Ranch

Mark Jensen, Curator, Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park - Best Place to have an Event

Best Place to have an Event

1 Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park 2 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort 3 Bentley Park

Thank you for voting us one of the Best!

Gift Cards Available | Holiday Parties Welcome! | Beer & Wine | Open Mon-Sat 11-9pm Sun 11:30-8:30pm

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Best miscellaneous Best Volunteer

1 Allen Peake 2 Ann Peters 3 Jolie McDuffie

Meredith Fischer, Eddy Street Vintage Market - Most Unique Business

Most Unique Business

1 Eddy Street Vintage Market 2 A Wildflower 3 Macho Mutt Monster Truck Rides

NOT FRIENDLY.

FRIENDLY. CARSON VALLEY! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 BEST PEST CONTROL! SERVICES: RESIDENTIAL, TREES, RODENTS, BIRD ABATEMENT, COMMERCIAL! GREEN ORGANIC INTERIOR SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE

PHONE #775.265-BUGS FAMILY OWNED NORTHERN NEVADA BUSINESS WWW.GANDRPESTCONTROL.COM SERVING THE CARSON VALLEY AND NORTHERN NEVADA FOR OVER 25 YEARS!

Voted Best Attorney in Carson Valley Thank you for your loyalty and support!

Justin M. Clouser Attorney at Law

2017

ESTATE PLANNING • PROBATE • BUSINESS • REAL ESTATE • CRIMINAL • FAMILY LAW PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP • SSD • CIVIL LITIGATION • ARBITRATION

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Thank you for participating in the 2017 Best of Carson Valley!

The staff at The Record-Courier: (from left to right) Jim Grant, Sarah Drinkwine, Tara Addeo, Kurt Hildebrand, Alice Price, Rachel Spacek, Jessica Rackley, Dave Price and Pat Bridges, publisher.

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Voted Best #1 Best Real Estate Office…

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Being SELECTED again as your #1 Real Estate Office is an honor and we are so proud and excited!

Thank you Carson Valley!

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Voted Best Mortgage Company in the Carson Valley.

Thank you, Carson Valley!

We are honored and appreciate your loyalty.

5 years in a row...it didn’t happen by chance, it happened with trust and teamwork!

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1702 County Road, Suite F | Minden, NV 89423 | O: 775.782.3200 | F: 775.782.3288 Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Housing Lender; NMLS 3274 and licensed to do business in the states of California and Nevada. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act; CA Lic # 168450: NV Broker #1141; NV Broker #1076. 183 Highway 50, Unit B Zephyr Cover, NV 89448.

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