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record-breaking turnout of 1,723 readers of the Del Norte Triplicate and Curry Coastal Pilot cast ballots for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, choosing their Del Norte and Curry County favorites in 54 categories. Those categories break down by “Best Local Food & Drink,” “People Best at What They Do” (from “Best Boss” to “Best Salesperson”) and “Best Local Places for …” shopping, entertainment, hiking – you name it. This is the fifth straight year of increased voter turnout, said Cindy Vosburg, advertising director for both newspapers. “The readers enjoy supporting their local businesses,” she said. “It’s a way to show their appreciation.” On-line voting is increasingly popular – about two-thirds of the ballots were cast electronically this year – and only one ballot was accepted per computer. Paper ballots started appearing in the newspapers several weeks ago. Not everyone voted in every category, of course, and the food categories were most popular. “Best Pizza” attracted the most votes of any category.
The overall top vote-getters were Pancho’s Restaurante for “Best Mexican Restaurant” in Curry County, and Pizza King for “Best Pizza” in Del Norte County. There were shakeups in several categories from previous contests. Newcomers in the winners circle include 6 Degrees of Celebration, Frank’s Heating & Refrigeration and Brent Hoskinson in Del Norte, and Superfly, Vista Pub and Terre Hodges in Curry. A new category this year is “Best Esthetician.” It was won by Suzanne Leighton of Your Salon in Del Norte and Danielle Doyle of Salon Dolce in Curry. Vosburg invites readers to suggest still more categories for future contests – you can email all of your ideas to her at cvosburg@triplicate.com or cvosburg@currypilot.com. In addition to winners for each county, “Other Favorites” are also listed, and it’s no small feat to make that list. “If you’re listed in there, you got a lot of votes,” Vosburg said. “It’s a real honor to be among the ‘Other Favorites.’ Your customers are definitely supporting your business and voting for you.”
Indeed, there were some wire-thin margins separating winners from “Other Favorites” in some categories. In the pages that follow, you’ll meet the winners and read in their own words the secrets to their success. Enjoy.
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Best Local Food & Drink Breakfast Del Norte County:
Lunch Del Norte County:
Good Harvest Cafe and Chart Room Fisherman’s Restaurant (also won “Best Seafood” and “Best Clam Chowder.”) (tie) Owned by Jennifer Wellman and Pat
Dinner Del Norte County:
Northwoods Restaurant (also won “Best Lounge.”) Northwoods Restaurant, 675 Hwy. 101 South, has been serving the area since 1989.
Rideout, the Chart Room at Crescent City Harbor Chart Room is a favorite among Curry County: locals and tourists alike. “The best feeling in the restaurant world is when one overhears a customer tell another that they can find great food at your establishment,” (also won “Best Fine Good Harv said Jennifer. est Cafe Dining.”) “Not only do we O’Holleran’s Steakhouse appreciate all of homemade and and Lounge, 1210 Chetco the tourists, but nutritious meals. Ave., is the “Best: Dinner” we really Troy Grant, category winner for the appreciate our O’Holleran’s owner of Eileen & Rodn second year in a row and, ey local Fisherman’s according to Eileen Minier, customers for making Restaurant for the fresh food is the reason. 2012 us feel special all year long. Staff at Fisherman’s Restaurant past 18 years, says also marks the fourth year in a row that Pat and I are proud to say we his staff really cares O’Holleran’s has won “Best Fine Dining.” serve good, fresh quality food and it’s hard about what it serves customers. “We make “Our food is top quality,” Minier said. to beat our location.” our food with love,” he said. “We’ve got friendly employees, but the food is number one. Everything we buy is fresh and Curry County: Curry County: people just enjoy it.” Eileen and her husband Rodney have owned O’Holleran’s for the past seven years, but the Superfly crew business has been in Brookings Mattie’s Pancake House, 15975 Hwy. since 1952. 101 South in Harbor, has once Superfly owner Ryan Webster seemed again been voted Dale Rettk e Other favorites: “Best Breakfast” genuinely surprised and honored when he was notified of a Readers’ Choice Award in Curry County. Chart Room being presented to his restaurant. Owner Dale Good Harvest Cafe “I don’t expect business,” Webster said. Rettke attributes Onion Grill “I want to earn every customer that we the award to his Pancho’s Restaurante have. I try to welcome people at the door employees: “They Superfly and be involved in their lives.” treat the customers With a menu that Webster promises will great and know their never have an item over $10, Superfly names; they try to offers an affordable and tasty selection at have fun and serve 623 Memory Lane in Brookings. good quality food.” Mark and Cynthia Lee relocated their restaurant from the northern end of town to their current location at 575 Hwy. 101 two years ago. After 19 years, they’ve continued their tradition of serving up a variety of
Mattie’s Pancake House
O’Holleran’s Steakhouse and Lounge
Superfly Martini Bar & Grill
Coffee
Other favorites: Blue Water Cafe Chart Room Denny’s Oceanside Diner
Other favorites: Good Harvest Cafe Tomasini’s Enoteca Pancho’s Restaurante Vista Pub
Del Norte County:
Java Hut (also won “Best Boss” and “Best Customer Service.”) Adrienne Anthony has owned the business at 437 Hwy. 101 North for 11 years. Another Java Hut is situated in the
parking lot of Ray’s Food Place in Smith River. This is their seventh consecutive year for winning “Best Coffee” and their second consecutive year for “Best Customer Service” and “Best Boss.” “We are really happy about winning ‘Best Coffee’ and ‘Best Customer Service’ for Del Norte County!” she said. “We believe our superior products and vast types of drinks prepared the way the customer wants is critical. Our customers are very loyal and have become part of our family. The baristas know many of their drinks prior to arriving at the drive-through window, so our long lines really move quickly. My staff is the best!”
Curry County:
The Salty Dog The Salty Dog Coffee Bar, 116340 Lower Harbor Road at the Port of Brookings Harbor boardwalk, is co-owned by Jill Fairchild and Jason Ramsey and has been in business for about four years. “We treat our customers like family,” Ramsey said. “We’re just friendly and we don’t skimp on our coffee. We buy really good coffee.”
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Other favorites: Dutch Bros. in Curry County Dutch Bros. in Del Norte County Starbucks Mo Joe’s
Seafood Del Norte County:
Chart Room (also won “Best Lunch” and “Best Clam Chowder.”)
Curry County:
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Best Local Food & Drink in business for many years and has been owned by Roy and Kristi Daniels for nearly six years. The couple thank their crew Hungry Clam members for their exceptionally hard work this past year. “We take pride in our quality products and cooking it to perfection,” Kristi said.
Other favorites: Blue Water Cafe Nautical Inn Northwoods Restaurant Sporthaven Marina
been dishing out some of the best pizza this side of the Klamath River. Located at 1348 Front St., her brickoven pizzas have kept customers coming back for more. “We have great dough and we make our own sauce and that really makes a difference,” she said. “When you make it Mary W ier of P izza Kin yourself, you g make it good.”
Clam Chowder Del Norte County:
Curry County:
Wild River Pizza
Wild River Pizza, 16279 Hwy. 101 in Becky & D arrel (also won “Best Lunch” and “Best Harbor, is owned by Darrel and Becky Seafood.”) Miller and has been in business for 31 years. This is the Curry County: eighth Readers’ Choice Award for the Millers. Why? Wild River Pizza makes its Sebastian’s Seafood Grill is at own dough and sauce 16011 Boat Basin Road, Harbor. daily and uses only Owners Ron and Debbie Epperson fresh ingredients. are proud of their clam chowder, This unique which is made fresh daily. restaurant supplies Sebastian’s Debbie & Ron “What you put into it is what good food, fun you get out of it,” Ron Epperson atmosphere and long-standing support of said. “Ingredients are the key.” community events and efforts. Ron added that the restaurant appreciates its customers. “We look Other favorites: forward to seeing you here.” Figaro’s Papa Murphy’s Other favorites: Pizza Hut Harbor View Grotto Zola’s Pizzeria Hungry Clam Ship Ashore Sporthaven Marina
been serving up tasty burgers at 1319 Northcrest Drive since 2006. This is the fourth year it has won “Best Hamburger.” “We are flattered and honored to have been chosen to win again this year,” said Shaun. “We will continue to provide good food and quality service.”
Curry County:
Vista Pub Vista Pub, 1009 Chetco Ave. in Brookings, owned and operated by Raymond and Ryan Ross, is celebrating its first year in business with a Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Hamburger.” The premise for Vista Pub is simple: Good food, good beer, good people. “Basically we start with good ingredients, and it makes a good product,” Raymond Ross said. “We try to keep everything local. People like to know where food’s coming from and that their money is staying local.”
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Other favorites: Beacon Burger Dairy Queen Fely’s Red’s Diner
Sebastian’s Seafood Grill
Del Norte County:
Pizza King For almost 50 years Mary Wier has
Del Norte County:
CC Diner CC Diner owners Shaun and Hilary Hartman and Herman and Laurie King have
Rice Bowl Rice Bowl, located at 16125 West Hoffeldt Lane, is owned by Shao Nicholson, who has been in business for eight years. Rice Bowl won Readers’ Choice for “Best Asian Food,” according to Shao, because “our customers like us,” she said. Nicholson would like to say thank you to everyone who voted for her business.
Other favorites: Chan’s Dragon Palace Tea Garden Cafe Thai House
Mexican Del Norte County:
Cazadore’s Gabriel Anaya opened his doors at 1461 Northcrest Drive 11 years ago and has built a reputation for consistency and freshness. “We know people have choices for where to eat
Ross Raymond & Ryan
Asian Del Norte County:
Wing Wah
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and we appreciate everyone’s business. We provide friendly service, a good atmosphere and fresh, tasty food. Thank you Del Norte!”
For 17 years Ling and Raymond Chan have been serving delicious Asian cuisine Curry County: from their business located at 383 M St. This is the sixth consecutive year they’ve won. Pancho’s Restaurante, Raymond “We love our customers,” Chan of W ing Wah 1136 Chetco Ave., said Ling. “We use the Brookings, has been freshest ingredients owned by Waid and available.” Barbara Woodruff for almost six years. er of CC Din “Our customers tell us Co-owners that our food and service are very good, that the restaurant is clean and they enjoy the friendly atmosphere,” Barbara
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Pancho’s Restaurante
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Best Local Food & Drink Woodruff said. “We think we have the best customers in the world and we greatly appreciate them. We want them to know that we will keep striving to provide the best food and service possible and to make all our customers feel welcome and appreciated.”
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Other favorites: La Fiesta Restaurant La Flor de Mexico Perlita’s Mexican Restaurant Rancho Viejo
People Best at What They Do I love what I do; I am the luckiest person in the whole world.”
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Curry County: Del Norte County:
Adrienne Anthony of Java Hut (also won “Best Coffee” and “Best Customer Service.”)
Adrienne Anthony
Curry County:
Doug Nidiffer of C&K Market Other favorites:
Fine Dining
Doug Nid iffer, C&K
Jacobson of Town & Country Animal Clinic Troy Grant of Fisherman’s Restaurant
Keith and Sandy Hislop have owned and operated the Nautical Inn for almost seven years and have won “Best Fine Dining” for the sixth consective year. The proximity to the coastline gives diners front-row seats to the water’s edge Inn in Smith Nautical River at 16850 Hwy. 101 North.
Curry County:
O’Holleran’s Steakhouse and Lounge (also won “Best Dinner.”) Other favorites: Art Alley Grill Good Harvest Cafe Northwoods Restaurant Sebastian’s
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Del Norte County:
Northwoods Restaurant
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Curry County:
Superfly Martini Bar & Grill (also won “Best Lunch.”) Other favorites: MoVino’s O’Holleran’s Steakhouse & Lounge Shooters Tomasini’s Enoteca
Daniel Moore, a fifth-grade teacher at Kalmiopsis Elementary School, has been chosen “Best Educator” by Pilot readers. Moore began teaching for the district in 1991 at Upper Chetco School. After Upper Chetco closed, he started teaching fifth grade at Kalmiopsis Elementary School. “I involve myself with the students. I have a lot of energy. I’m kind of always going that extra mile for the students, helping them out,” Moore said.
Other favorites:
Del Norte County:
The Nautical Inn
Daniel Moore of Kalmiopsis School
Amber Bachmann of Redwood School David Lee of Kalmiopsis School
Esthetician Del Norte County:
Suzanne Leighton of Your Salon Suzanne Le ig
hton Suzanne The past 16 years as an English teacher Leighton moved at Del Norte High School have seemed to Crescent City like “maybe three or three and a half,” said from Southern Alison Eckart. California two and “I connect and relate well with high a half years ago to school students. I make assignments “regroup” after a relevant to them, their interests and their near-fatal car futures. I challenge them and their ideas, accident in 2006, asking for proof and evidence to support after which what they think. I try to make my subject doctors told her applicable to the real world as much as she’d probably never work again. possible. ‘If you believe it, know why you Her determination to “get back to work” believe it,’ and ‘Did you get it done or did eventually landed her at Your Salon, 118 you do it well?’ are two of my favorite W. Washington Blvd., where she excels as quips with my students. We are all a skin care specialist. learning; I have something to learn m from them just as “I have something to learn from the much as they just as much as they have something have something to learn from me.” to learn - Alison Eckart from me. Del Norte High School
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People Best at What They Do “I like to educate as well as treat,” she said about her skin care profession. That philosophy carries over to a support group she started for people with tramatic brain injuries that meets once a month. “I treat from the heart,” she said. “There’s nothing like giving back.”
Curry County:
Danielle Doyle of Salon Dolce Danielle Doyle, who works to enhance the natural beauty of every client, has been voted Brookings’ Readers’ Choice esthetician. A skin care specialist who offers so much more than just a facial, she cleans the face, exfoliates and treats it with Aveda products that enhance and increase the skin’s radiance. le Danielle Doy Doyle has been a licensed esthetician for
15 years and continues to add to her knowledge of advanced esthetics. A 65- or 85-minute appointment includes a skin care treatment tailored to each client’s needs, and extras, such as a massage of the hands, neck, shoulders and feet in order to truly pamper her clients. Doyle can be found on the lower level of Salon Dolce, 509 Chetco Ave. in Brookings.
Curry County:
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Brent Hoskinson of Edward Jones Investments
Terre Hodges of Edward Jones Investments
As a financial adviser with five years of experience at Edward Jones, Terre Hodges would like to think that her honor as a Readers’ Choice Award winner is due in part to the way that she knows her clients and their situations. Other favorites: “We work one-on-one with our clients Christina Miranda of Brent Hoskinson said, “As to provide excellent customer service,” Reflections Brent Hoskinson Edward Jones advisers, we Hodges said. “We appreciate Jena Doering of Your Salon pride ourselves on their vote of confidence and Lori Taylor of Infinity Spa investing in the Terre Hodges we plan to keep doing things relationships that we develop right.” with our clients. We strive to s e Hodges’ office can be lv e ourse attain a complete understanding id r p found at 3 Ross Road in e “…w in the g of client needs and goals and in t s Brookings. on inve ips that we provide personalized, solutionssh relation r based financial advice. Thank you u o h Other favorites: wit Del Norte County for your trust develop Michael Sullivan of Edward ” and confidence!” n o s clients. in Jones Investments k s Ho Hoskinson’s office is at 1225 - Brent Edward Jones Charlie Blozinski of Marshall St., Crescent City. Integrity Financial
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Food Server Del Norte County:
Sarah Valley of Northwoods Restaurant
Other favorites: Jason Ramsey of Salty Dog Tiffany Eld of Fisherman’s Restaurant
Curry County:
Cindy Beck of Onion Grill
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Curry County:
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People Best at What They Do Health Professional” award to the teamwork she shares with her nurse, Maria Borges. She says they have been dubbed “peanut butter and jelly” around the office since they work so well together and rely on one another so much. “I feel very honored that I have won,” she said. Shellie Duncan
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Other favorites: Dr. Kevin Caldwell of Redwood Medical Offices Heidi Carlson of Oak Street Health Clinic Judy Ramsey of Crescent City Internal Medicine
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Mary Dorman of State Farm Insurance A State Farm agent for more than 30 years, Mary Dorman has been meeting the insurance needs of Crescent City residents since 2006 at her business at 1270 Front St. “My team and I are honored to earn this award for the third time. Katie, Ashton and I want to thank everyone — this means a lot to us. I think our clients appreciate having a local office that cares about our clients’ needs first and foremost, and that we give each client the time and attention that they deserve. We are also backed by a great company that they can depend on. I think they also appreciate being able to communicate with us in a way that fits their lifestyle—in
David Allen of State Farm Insurance David Allen of State Farm Insurance, 16333 David Allen Lower Harbor Road, Harbor, has been in business since 2001, but this is the first time he’s been a readers’ favorite. “My philosophy is, live with your heart,” said Allen, who is known for his community volunteer work and projects. Businesswise, he credits his success to excellent customer service. “People are happy when you say you’re going to do something and then you do it. I’d like to thank all my customers for their continued trust in me and my business.”
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People Best at What They Do Other favorites: Lisa McKeown of State Farm Insurance Norma Niblack of Niblack Insurance Debbie Krambeal of Cal-Ore Insurance Specialists Daryn Farmer of State Farm Insurance
Massage Therapist Del Norte County:
Sarah Caron
Del Norte County:
Julie Winkelmann of Sun Seekers Julie Winkelmann
Curry County:
Gina Howard of 101 Nail Design Gina Howard, of 101 Nail Design, oward 16209 West Hoffeldt Gina H Lane, Suite D, has been a manicurist for six years and has worked at 101 Nail Design for four and a half years. “I make my clients happy, and we have pretty good friendships going on,” Howard said. “It’s not just a business here.”
Other favorites: Annie Williams of Arthena’s Razing Hair Christina Wilber of Reflections Margie Reynolds of Turning Heads Paula Windham of Hairport Wendy Montanez of House of Beauty
Curry County:
Robin Moralli of Redwood Massage and Wellness Robin Moralli, owner of Redwood Massage and Wellness, 616 Hemlock St., became licensed in December 2010, and moved to Redwood Massage and Wellness in January. “My priority is focusing on my clients and their individualized goals for their well being, so I try to help them focus on achieving their overall wellness,” Moralli said. Robin Moralli
Other favorites: Danielle Larson of Turning Heads Sarah Hundley Michael Frederick of Brookings Body Works Connie Twining of Time and Touch
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Sarah Caron has been making people feel good from her massage studio at 1349 Northcrest Drive since October, but she’s been working in Crescent City since 2009. “What makes me successful is that I listen to my clients at every visit and I creative a specific treatment plan,” she n aro Sarah C said. “My education and empathy doesn’t hurt either. Thank you to my loyal clients who have helped to create a strong business for me here in Crescent City.”
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Curry County: Del Norte County:
Jamie O’Brien of North Coast Mortgage
Tami Konkel of BayWest Mortgage
Wendy Bracht of North Coast Mortgage Becky Ellington of Chetco Federal Credit Union Connie Bay of Chetco Federal Credit Union Sarah Allen of Northcoast
Pharmacist Del Norte County:
Walgreens For the second consecutive year, Walgreens has taken the lead in being voted “Best Pharmacist.” Manager Jon Parmentier says it owes it to the “friendliness of the staff and better wait times.”
Jim Rich of Pharmacy Express Jim Rich has been filling scripts and serving customers for 45 years and came out of retirement three years ago to manage press acy Ex Pharm Pharmacy Express. He attributes his popularity to his small town attitude of personal service and interaction, taking the time to talk to his customers, to interact one-on-one. Even though his retirement has turned into a 50-hour work week, “I love what I do,” Rich said, adding, “people like the way they’re treated here.”
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People Best at What They Do Curry County:
Other favorites: Rite Aid Pam Floyd of Chetco Pharmacy Walt McClatchy of Chetco Pharmacy
Judi Struck of Coastal Country Property Management
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Coastal Country Property Management is located at 97900 Shopping Center Ave., Suite 36 in Brookings. On May 5, Judi Struck will celebrate her seventh year as a property manager. The reason for her award? “We care about people,” she said. “They’re not just numbers.” Judi Stru She couldn’t manage as ck well as she does without her team, she said. It’s a group effort, she said, which includes a list of service people to whom she turns to help her solve her clients’ problems, and especially her same-named office manager, Judi (Ingram).
Del Norte County:
Earlene Burley of Northwoods Realty Earlene Burley has owned Northwoods Realty, located at 340 Hwy. 101 North, since 1998.
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Mitzi Travis of Bayside Realty Dee Kinney of Bayside Realty Margo Hanscam of Hanscam Property Management Elaine Smith of Premier Property Management
Realtor Del Norte County:
Dee Kinney of Bayside Realty Dee Kinney said, “I want to thank all my valuable clients for voting me your favorite Realtor. I really love what I do and love this community! All of Dee Kinney us here at Bayside Realty do all that we can to make buying or selling your real estate an enjoyable and profitable experience.”
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People Best at What They Do since 1996. “I do everything possible to help my clients — from taking care of out-of-town clients to getting necessary repairs done,” she said. “My repeat clients appreciate the support and that I keep doing my best for them with all kinds of services.”
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Other favorites: Debbie Stover of Del Norte Office Supply Eileen Evermore of Evermore Gallery Terry Adams of Barron’s Tyrel Wardle of Gold Beach Lumber Yard
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Dr. Franusich has been in practice for 36 years — the last 32 of those in Del Norte and Curry counties. His business is located at 144 W. Washington Blvd. h Dr. Franusic He attributes the honor of the award to his “faithful clients who are very supportive.” He also thanks his staff. “Without them none of this would be possible,” he said.
Billie Kaye Gavin-Tygart’s store is located at 909 Third St. “I think being a good salesperson is knowing your customers and becoming a student of theirs,” said Billie Kaye GavinBillie Kaye Gavin-Tygart Tygart. “I am constantly learning and improving based on their needs. Often times I find myself shopping and will spot something that I know certain customers will like. I try not to buy for the masses, but for the individual. Thank you for the honor. I don’t think of myself as a ‘salesperson,’ rather a ‘supplier of happiness!’”
Curry County:
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Dr. John Jacobson, Town and Country Animal Clinic, 15740 Hwy. 101, Harbor, has been practicing since 1990 and believes in going above and beyond to do a good job for his clients. “I enjoy visiting with the owners of the pups as much as visiting with the pups,” Jacobson said. He thanks his clients for nominating him John Ja cobson for the award.
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People Best at What They Do Fun Time Del Norte County:
Elk Valley Casino Curry County:
We have overcome so many obstacles to provide the best service and quality products. I could not do it without my staff consisting of Chrissy Rawlings, Tom Pickney and KelliNicole Tomlin. But most of all I would like to thank the customers that shop at our Crescent City Home Depot. Without them we would not be here.”
employees: “Thanks to all our customers for the last 32 years!”
Curry County:
Ken’s Automotive Ken’s Automotive, 16313 Hwy. 101, Harbor, has been in business since 1984. Owner Ken Rucker said he believes he won the Readers’ Choice Award because he tries to treat people fairly and provides customers with an
Curry County:
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Sears Hometown Store, 97900 Shopping Center Ave. in Ken Rucker Harbor, is owned by Mike honest price. Fronckowiak. Azalea Rucker said he thanks his customers for “We’re good,” manager Lanes, a their business. Terrie Carver said with a bowling alley chuckle when asked why people located at 410 selected them for the Readers’ Other favorites: Oak St., has Choice award. “Actually, Del Norte Tire been the funcustomer service really sets us Robertson’s Automotive time place in Azalea Lanes apart, and we’re knowledgeable. Coast Automotive Brookings for the “We’d really like to thank our Bernie Bishop Mazda past 33 years. customers,” she added, “and we “We’ve got a lot to offer,” owner Gary hope they keep coming back.” Kerr said. “We have our bowling diversified between a senior league and regular leagues, we have a game room and a full restaurant. “We offer everything people could Del Norte County: want, and they keep coming back.”
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has been its owner and caregiver for the last two. It is an anchor store at the Port, and even a destination for people who vacation here. “People come to stay in the area for a week or two so they can pet Louie, the Book Dock cat, and walk the boardwalk,” Piper said. In addition to a mix of new and used books, Piper carries CDs and audio books. Piper r Pat Pipe attributes the store’s continued success to “great help from good, honest people, and the best customers in the whole world.”
Other favorites: St. Vincent de Paul Sylvia’s Attic Chetco Community County Library Earl E. Books
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Appliances Del Norte County:
The Home Depot Specialty assistant manager Michael Ekkart was exuberant upon learning that the Crescent City Home Depot won the award for “Best Appliances.” He said, “It’s been a pleasure going through the year with a staff that works hard like my Home Depot crew.
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Other favorites: Crescent Ace Hardware Coast True Value South Coast Appliances Fred Meyer
Auto Service Del Norte County:
George’s Auto and Diesel George Petty has been meeting the automotive needs of Del Norte County for more than three decades at 1020 Northcrest Drive. George said on behalf of his wife Verda, son Bill and his
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Other favorites: Tsunami Lanes Ocean World Wild River Pizza Superfly
Del Norte & Curry County:
Darrin Worman, “Even though the general book budget at the manager at Library director Linda Coast Auto, library is very small, Kaufmann had this to say: said, “A big “Even though the book I always try to buy thank you to all budget at the library is very of our customers the newest and most small, I always try to buy the who choose to requested books for newest and most requested shop local. You books for our library patrons. our library patrons.” are the reason I check the New York Times Coast Auto Center best seller list, the NPR web Linda Kaufmann has survived in a site and other sources when I Del Norte County time when so buy books for the library. The Library many dealerships Friends of the Library donate have not. We funds to the library consider our periodically that we use to customers to be friends purchase books. Without their and family. We have a great hard work and support we selection of new and used wouldn’t be able to buy as vehicles and are a complete many books as we do.” repair center. Our goal is to exceed your expectations. Thank you!” Curry County:
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Other favorites:
Bernie Bishop Mazda (Del Norte County) Bernie Bishop Mazda (Curry County) Kemp Auto
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Customer Service Del Norte County:
Chere’s Boutique For eight years, Chere Wier has been helping her customers to look their best “because they deserve it,” she said. Located at 933 Third St., she said, “We strive to have unique, stylish clothes with great quality and a variety of brands and sizes for everyone so they don’t have to go out of town. We are thankful for our local customers who choose to shop locally and continue to keep us in business.”
Curry County: Del Norte County:
Redwood Theater
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Tim Patterson and his employees at Brookings’ tworew Theater c screen theater, Redwood housed in a historic building at 621 Chetco Ave., has provided the community with films, concerts, birthday parties and more since 1999. “We do a lot of first-run movies and people like our popcorn,” Patterson said. “We’re glad that people like what we’re doing.” In addition to individual movies, the theater plays host to concerts, sporting events such as the World Cup, occasional film festivals and, most recently, a Fine Art Series featuring classical music concerts, operas and “art” films. “We want people to enjoy great art from around the world right here in Brookings,” Patterson said.
(also won “Best Coffee” and “Best Boss.”)
Curry County:
Feather Your Nest
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CC’s Clothes for Cancer (also won “Best Second-Hand Shop.”)
always have Comedy Nights, blues bands, themed dances and other fun events going on. Fun for our customers is what our entertainment program is all about.”
Entertainment Del Norte County:
Lucky 7 Casino
Other favorites:
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre This July will mark the Located in Elk Valley Casino casino’s 16th anniversary, the Brookings Vista Pub located on Hwy. 101 in Harbor Superfly Smith River. Shopping Stephanie La Torre, event Center in coordinator said, “We’re so Harbor, CC’s Financial Institution pleased to be voted ‘Best upscale Entertainment’ in the 2012 resale Readers’ Choice Awards! clothing CC’s Clothes for Ca ncer Lucky 7 Casino is committed store for Del Norte County: to offering our customers the women was best quality live entertainment available, established in 2009 by founder and both inside our Tolowa Event Center and director Pedoz Martin to support local in our Club 7 Sports Bar. We love bringing women (and men) addressing all forms of music legends such as Pam cancer. Kris Griffin, Tillis, BJ Thomas and Martin said, “Every purchase supports manager of Member our mission to help local individuals facing The Bellamy Brothers Services at Coast to our area. Plus, we cancer and the challenges of long term Central Credit Union recovery. Thanks to our fabulous in Crescent City team of volunteers. We are Lucky 7 Casino says, “Our team at extremely grateful to each and Coast Central really every one of our wonderful cares about customers for their beautiful providing the best Staff quality donations and loyal dit Union re C member service l a tr n Coast Ce support.” possible to all members, all of the time with a friendly smile and a Other favorites: warm hello. Thank you from Coast Central Credit Union’s Crescent City Team.” Sun Seekers St. Vincent de Paul
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Curry County:
Chetco Federal Credit Union (also won “Best Financial Services.”) Other favorites: Chase Bank Chetco Federal Credit Union in Del Norte County Umpqua Bank Sterling Bank
Financial Services Del Norte & Curry counties:
Chetco Federal Credit Union Chetco Federal Credit Union has been serving Curry and Del Norte counties for more than half a century. “We are very honored the BrookingsHarbor and Crescent City communities have voted us ‘Best Financial Services’ in both Curry and Del Norte counties and ‘Best Financial Institution’ in Curry County,” according to a CFCU press release. “It is not about us, it is about our members. Our staff is committed to exceeding our members’ expectations at every opportunity. We are grateful to serve such wonderful members — they are the reason we deliver exceptional nagers CFCU Ma service every day.”
Other favorites: Coast Central Credit Union Edward Jones Investments US Bank David Allen State Farm
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Best Local Place For Fitness & Well Being
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The Club
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“The Club owners and staff are elated to receive the Crescent City Readers’ Choice Award for ‘Best Fitness and Well Being’ for the fourth year running. We genuinely take people’s fitness seriously and believe that our recipe for success has been in combining a clean, well-equipped facility with professionally The Club trained staff. We look forward to offering our community another year of excellence! Thank you for this honor!”
Carol Baker Leipher, owner of Redwood Gardens Florist, 1182 Eighth St., has been serving the area since 1952.
customers one-stop shopping when looking successful for 24 years in Crescent City. for that special purchase. “We’re there 24/7 to assist our “It’s an amazing feeling to win,” she customers,” he said. said. “It’s a big deal to me — I’m “We actually eration frig Re & just the little guy!” answer the ng ati He ’s Frank phone!” His store is Curry County: located at 250 Michigan Ave. “Thank you very (also won “Best Customer much for thinking of us. Service.”) We really appreciate our customers.”
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Other favorites: Del Norte Office Supply Ocean World Chetco Pharmacy A Wild Bird & Backyard General Store
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Groceries & Sundries Del Norte & Curry counties:
Curry County:
Fitness at the Club Located in Suite 13 of the ops Seascape Raina Sto Regional Center at 98158 W. Benham Lane in Harbor, Fitness at the Club. Owner Raina Stoops attributes the award to her staff’s interest in their members. “We are invested in the members,” Stoops said. “We look at each individual as a person. It’s all about building relationships.” Stoops was quick to thank her club members for the award, but she also acknowledged that she would not be successful without a staff that keep things running smoothly.
Other favorites: Sarah Hundley South Coast Fitness Center Life Fitness Curves
Curry County:
Always in Bloom Always in Bloom, located at 1101 Chetco Ave., is a family-owned business. John and Tina Eszlinger own the shop, and their daughter Cecilia works there. “I buy high quality flowers and I always try to give the best price possible,” Tina said. “If people want something, I put feeling into it. I try to think about what it’s going for.”
Other favorites: Enchanted Florist Safeway Flora Pacifica Winchuck Gardens
Ray’s Food Place Ray’s Food Place in Crescent City and Brookings took top honors this year. “That’s awesome!” said Grant Lunde, spokesman for Brookings-based C&K Markets, parent company for the stores. The Brookings store opened in 1956; the Crescent City store in 1990. “If I had to guess, we won because we are Grant Lunde of Ray’s locally owned and operated,” Lunde said. “Also, we have friendly, familiar faces at the cash registers and we try to emphasize local product and vendors.”
Curry County:
Harbor View Windows, Heating & Air, Inc. Harbor View Windows, Heating & Air, Inc. has been in business since 2002. It is located at 16335 Lower Harbor Road in Harbor. Harbor View is owned by Sherry Walters and Pat Nied. The company was voted “Best Heating and Air” in 2010 as well. Sherry attributes the awards to “an outstanding staff who meets all our customers’ needs,” she said. Harbor Vie w Windows, Heating & Air
Other favorites: Chimney Kraft C. Renner Petroleum ABBA Orca Heating and Air
Other favorites: Safeway Grocery Outlet (Del Norte County) Grocery Outlet (Curry County) Fred Meyer
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Johnston’s Gift, Garden and Home Sheri Johnston’s shop at 962 Third St. offers her
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Crescent Ace Hardware (also won “Best Yard and Garden.”)
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Frank’s Heating and Refrigeration Frank Ormonde says great service and a dedicated staff has kept his business
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Home Décor & Furnishings Del Norte County:
Curry County:
Griffin’s Furniture
Kerr’s Ace Hardware Kerr’s Ace Hardware, 711 Chetco Ave., has been in business for 59 years, and is owned by brothers Tom and Steve Kerr. Tom said he believes Kerr’s won because of “the service we provide and because we are helpful rr Ke ve Ste with people’s Tom and projects.”
For 22 years Tom and Trason Griffin have been selling new, high-quality furniture for every room in the home and office from their family-run business at 1286 Fifth St. “We get our furniture from the top retailers of the industry,” said Sandra Malfavon, a sales associate at Griffin’s. “We do right by our customers with giving them honest, rock-bottom prices. We get a lot of repeat customers because they know they get the best prices and service with us.”
Other favorites:
operating under the name of Barron’s Home Furnishings in Brookings-Harbor Shopping Center, in Harbor, since 1995. Terry Adams and Sam Justman are the owners. “This year marks 50 years behind the Barron’s name and solidifies a tradition offering quality, value, service and selection. We thank our wonderful staff and this great community for their continued support,” Justman said.
Other favorites: Johnston’s Gift Garden and Home Coast True Value Pacific Coast Antiques Feather Your Nest
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Del Norte County:
Eileen Evermore Jeweler and Art Gallery Located at 330 H St., Eileen Evermore carries a wide variety of local artists’ work, including her own jewelry creations. “I want to thank all my loyal friends for your votes and, most of all, for your continued patronage,” she said. “In my poll, you’re the best.”
Curry County:
Harbrook Jewelers
Curry County:
The Home Depot Coast True Value Gold Beach Lumber Fred Meyer
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Other favorites:
Vincent de Paul at 1440 Parkway Drive, believes the reason her store was voted “Best Second-Hand Shop” is because “the price is right, it’s clean and it looks like a regular department store with everything neatly organized.”
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CC’s Clothes for Cancer (also won “Best Clothes.”) Other favorites:
Tomasini’s Enoteca Redwood Jewelry Fred Meyer Feather Your Nest
My Best Friend’s Closet Robin’s Nest Love Me 2 Times South Coast Humane Society
Pet Care & Supplies
Del Norte County:
Crescent Ace Hardware
Parkway Feed
(also won “Best Home Improvement.”)
Curry County:
Woof’s Dog Bakery Other favorites:
A Wild Bird & Backyard General Store A repeat winner in the Yard and Garden category, A Wild Bird & Backyard General Store, 1109 Chetco Ave. in Brookings, is owned by Jack and Merri Cook. They opened the store in 2008. “We’re celebrating four years serving the Brookings-Harbor community. Thank you for voting for us,” said Merri.
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Diana O’Dell has owned and ger operated her Dewey Cra business at 1645 Parkway Drive for the past 29 years. Her husband, Dewey Crager, said, “It’s all about our customers; they’re a lot more important than we are. Thank you!”
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