SECTION C
THE OMAK-OKANOGAN COUNTY CHRONICLE
NOV. 25, 2009
Chronicle readers’ picks for the best businesses, services, entertainment and recreation spots in Okanogan Country North Country Best business — 1, Breadline Cafe, Grandma’s Attic. 2, Safeway, Anderson’s Grocery, Walmart. Customer service — 1, Omak Ace Hardware, Harrison Jewelers. Burgers — 1, FB’s Family Diner, Breadline Cafe. Pizza — 1, Hometown Pizza, Omak; Papa Murphy’s. Fine dining — 1, Breadline Cafe. 2, Curlew Saloon/Cafe. Ethnic food — 1, Rancho Chico, Omak. 2, Esther’s Restaurant, Republic. Fast food — 1, KFC/Taco Bell. 2, Arby’s. Winery/brewery — 1, RockWall Cellars. 2, Okanogan Estates and Vineyard. Bar/tavern — 1, North Country Pub. 2, Riverside Bar and Grill, Tamarack. Espresso/coffee — 1, Starbucks (Safeway). 2, Roadhouse Rooster, Java Joys. Medical facility — 1, Mid-Valley Hospital. 2, Ferry County Memorial
Chronicle photo by Al Camp
Paula Chambers (left) and Tria Skirko own and operate the Breadline Cafe, co-winner in the best business category; co-winner for best burger and winner of the fine dining category.
Hospital. Dentist — 1, Dr. Greg Grillo - Grillo Family Dentistry. 2, Dr. Gary A. Bramer. Optometrist — Dr. Richard Roberts - Okanogan Valley Eye and Ear Clinic. 2, Ugo Bartell. 3, Paul Hartkorn. Veterinarian — 1, All Creatures — Dr. Doris Bacon. 2, Alpine Veterinary Clinic. Pharmacy — 1, Ulrich’s, Omak. 2, Republic Drug
Store. Grocery — 1, Safeway. 2, Gene’s Harvest Foods, Anderson’s Grocery. Convenience — 1, The Junction, Tonasket. 2, Pardners, Omak. Clothing — 1, JCPenney. 2, Tagg’s Raggs. Gift/Jewelry — 1, Harrison Jewelry. 2, Lampe Design Centre, Highlandia Jewelry. Animal/feed store — 1, Omak Feed and Supply. 2,
Wild West, Republic. Furniture — 1, Cramer’s. 2, Fisher Brothers. Antique/second hand — 1, Hank’s, Nana’s Nook. Farm machinery — 1, B&H Equipment, Omak Ace, Wild West. Gun/pawn — 1, Dave’s Gun and Pawn, Riverside. 2, Al’s Guns. Hardware/lumber — 1, Omak Ace Hardware. 2, Harding’s, Republic.
Chronicle photo by Al Camp
Kailey Grattan and owner Kris Little of Grandma’s Attic, Omak, celebrate a tie for best business in the north country.
Electronic/Internet — 1, CommunityNet. 2, NCI Data. Car dealer – 1, Sunrise Chevrolet. 2, Damskov Auto Sales. Recreational dealer — 1, Omak Marine, Republic Sales — Dan Green.
Accommodations — 1, Omak Inn. 2, Peppertree Inn. Automotive — 1, Top Notch Auto. 2, Les Schwab. Financial institution — 1, NCNB, Omak. 2, Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union, (Continued on Page C2)
Chronicle photo by Al Camp
Chronicle photo by Sheila Corson
Ulrich Drug, Omak, wa named best pharmacy by Chronicle readers. The staff includes (from left) Michele Hallet, technician; Tracy Shiflett, pharmacist, and Susan Wagner, pharmacist. Not pictured is Allen Kayler, owner and pharmacist, and Rita Lawver, pharmacy assistant.
Harrison Jewelers won for best customer service and gifts/jewelry in the north country. The crew includes (from left) Shana Hammett, Dean Harrison, Debra Picard and Yuremi Lopez. Not pictured are C.J. Harrison and Summer Olson.
Voted “Best Of” Contractor Many Thanks to all The Chronicle readers that voted Ponytails the best salon in the North County for 2009! Megan • Kristi • Brooke • Colette
South Okanogan Country
Thank you for your support, Okanogan County for selecting us
Thank you Okanogan Country for your business and continued support
Best of 2009 Fast Food in North Okanogan Country from the staff at KFC/Taco Bell.
Pony Tails 509-422-9790 • 15 S. Ash, Omak
COMMERICAL & RESIDENTIAL
509-422-5035 • Lic.#PETEPPP946CG
Welcome Home Monica
Bob
Kory
Thank you to all The Chronicle readers that voted us “Best Of” Real Estate for North Okanogan Country!
www.remax.com
509-826-5555
Owner: Shelley Keitzman 620 Omache Shopping Center Omak 509-826-4414
Okanogan Fire Department would like to thank the Okanogan Valley for their continued support throughout the years!
Best of 2009 Fire Department South Okanogan Country Help us celebrate our 100th anniversary in December 2009!