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Great Doctors. Close to Home.
Choose Auburn Regional.
Whether you’re having a baby or managing a serious health condition, you don’t want to travel far for a great doctor. And you don’t have to. Auburn Regional offers exceptional doctors, sophisticated technology, caring nurses and staff – all without the commute. At Auburn, the doctors are at the center of our comprehensive services: • Heart care that beats national standards for heart attack response • Primary Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission
To learn more, or to find a great doctor in your community, visit www.AuburnRegional.com or call our FREE physician referral service at
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• 24/7 emergency services and trauma care • Women’s services and Family Birth Center • Comprehensive cancer care • Surgical services, including special programs for plastic reconstructive and weight-loss surgery • A full range of outpatient services for sleep disorders, wound care, therapy, diagnostic imaging and more.
AuburnRegional.com Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Auburn Regional Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.
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The Best of Auburn Winners & Finalists are: ATTORNEY Winner:
John Stocks
Finalists:
Valerie Staley Tom Campbell
Insurance Agent & Company Winner:
Kim Perry/South Sound Insurance Finalists: Brian Berend (tie) Ron Copple HBT Insurance
Real Estate Agent & Company Winner: Nancy Colson/ Windermere Finalists: Joe Bauman/John L. Scott Darci Bidman/John L. Scott
Optical
Winner: Brian Crain Finalists: Cascade Eye & Skin Center Kosnoski Eye Care
Licensed Massage Therapist
Winner: April Parker/Serenity Massage Finalists: Dreams of China Tina Raburn
Physician
Winner: Dr. R. Graham Reedy Finalists (tie):
Dr. Bruce Gregg Dr. Michael F. Huiras Dr. Steven Smith
Doing the right thing for our patients since 1978
Special thanks to our many loyal patients who voted for Auburn Family Medical Center as Auburn’s Best Medical Facility As primary care providers, we specialize in you! Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
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Thank you for your votes – you really made us smile!
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Heather Woloshyn DMD, MSD & Karen Clements DDS, MSD
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Medical Facility Winner:
Auburn Regional Medical Center Finalists: Multi-Care Auburn Family Medical Center
Dentist I appreciate all of the attention and votes that my clients and referral sources have given to me. I try very hard to be ethical and protective of my clients to quietly earn referrals and loyalty and it seems to be working! Thank you all so much. You have helped make my mother and father proud!
Gary Cassill
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Dr. Stuart Rich/Simply Smiles Finalists: Dr. Kim Anardi (tie) Dr. Paul Sadlier Dr. Heather Woloshyn
Chiropractor Winner (tie):
Dr.Vicki Gilthvedt
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Hair Dresser Winner:
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Tara Cella /Beauty Blvd.
Tiki Tails
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Mountain Top Advisors LLC
Hughes Chiropractic Krondlund Chiropractic Finalists: Coffey Chiropractic Dr.Scott Bergen
Pup N Suds R & L Dog Days Inn
Veterinarian
Courtney Gariano/Beauty Blvd. Crystal Creson-Carter/ Studio IV
Barber
Winner (tie):
Dr. Don Edwards/ Green River Veterinary Hospital Dr. Eric Schneider/ Auburn Veterinary Hospital
Winner:
Creson’s
Finalists:
Randy/Auburn Valley Barber Shop (tie) Left of Center Robin’s Barber Shop
Thank you for the votes in "Auburn's Best Attorney" I appreciate the trust you continue to show in our firm. John S. Stocks
Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins WINNER Toll Free: 877.875.6934 F: 253.735.7806 kimperry@southsoundinsurance.com 514 Auburn Way North Auburn WA 98002
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Thank you for voting me “Best Insurance Agent” again!
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for Auburn’s Best Attorney
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Financial Advisor
Finalists:
Winner:
Gary Cassill/Mountain Top Advisors LLC
Finalists:
Fast Food
Chicago Willy’s McDonald’s
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Asian
Sunbreak Cafe
Winner:
Finalists:
Station Bistro (tie) Quarter Chute Cafe Rainbow Cafe
Lunch
Mazatlan Rio Blanco
Athens Pizza and Pasta House
Finalists:
Red Lotus
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Bakery/Dessert Winner:
Jason’s Coffee Shop & Fine Baked Goods
Finalists:
Legendary Doughnuts Donut & Muffin Factory
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Starbucks
Antique/Collectibles Shop
Finalists:
Zola’s Jason’s Coffee Shop & Fine Baked Goods
Burgers
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Chicago Willy’s
Winner:
Vintage Antiques & Framing
Happy Hour
Finalists:
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Pick Quick Frugal’s
Oddfellas Pub & Eatery
Applebee’s Station Bistro
Cup of Coffee
Finalists:
Papa Murphy’s The Rock
Winner:
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Trotters Red Robin
Athens Pizza and Pasta House
China House Himitsu Sushi
American Finalists:
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Winner:
(tie) BB Magraw’s Iron Horse Red Lotus Station Bistro
Applebee’s
Auguri Ristorante Al Lago
Finalists:
Oddfellas Pub & Eatery
Finalists:
Pizza
Dinner
Oddfellas Pub & Eatery
Las Margaritas
Winner:
Finalists:
Cocktail Lounge
Winner:
Italian
Taco Time
Breakfast
Winner:
Station Bistro (tie) Applebee’s Copper Falls
Winner:
Rarey & Associates Dwight Van Vleet/ Thrivant Financial
Mexican
Finalists:
Sunbreak Cafe Station Bistro
Oddfellas Pub & Eatery
Bananas Antiques (tie) Comstock Books St. Vincent De Paul
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Thank you for your votes and for your continued support!
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Resale Clothing Shop Gift Shop Winner:
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Complete Machine Shop Service
Gosney Motor Parts
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253-833-4455
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Vintage Antiques & Framing Fred Meyer
Nelson’s Jewelry
Carpeting/Flooring Store
Finalists:
Fred Meyer Ardissonne Designing Jewelers
Winner (tie):
Lowe’s Nielsen Bros. Flooring
Shoe Store Winner:
Finalists:
Rottles Clothing & Shoes
The Best Burger
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Fred Meyer Safeway
Home Décor Store
Finalists:
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Finalists:
Grocery Store
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Peckenpaugh’s Drug Store
Finalists:
2008
Payless Shoe Source Shoe Forest & More
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Great Places to Eat!
Pet Supply Store Nail Salon Winner:
Winner:
Finalists:
Finalists:
Auburn Nails
Petosphere Del’s Feed & Farm Tiki Tails
Auto Supply Store Winner (tie):
Gosney’s/NAPA O’Reilly
Finalists:
Kelly’s Auto Repair Car Quest
Auto Dealership Winner:
Scarff Ford
Finalists:
Valley BuickGMC Doxon Toyota
Fitness Center/ Health Club Winner:
YMCA-Auburn Valley
Finalists:
Vision Quest Sport & Fitness Auburn Athletic Club
Senior Living Facility
Sky Nails Safari Nails
Spa Services Solei Day Spa
Finalists:
Dreams of China Studio IV
Winner:
Frontier Dry Cleaners
Finalists:
Auburn’s Best Dry Cleaners Holiday Cleaners
Winner:
Finalists:
Auto Service
Valley Christian School
With purchase of any entree, soft drinks & coffee only. Expires 10/7/11
Winner:
Auburn Foreign & Domestic
Finalists:
110 2nd St SW
Scarff Ford Valley BuickGMC
Auburn Transit Station 253-735-1399
BEST OF AUBURN!
Elephant Car Wash Shell Station on 15th St.NE
1/2 OFF
253.833.2323
Best of Auburn 2011
With this coupon. One coupon per party, excludes specials. Requires purchase of 2 beverages. Good through 10/16/11
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825 Harvey Rd
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Open 7 Days Cocktail Lounge • Karaoke Banquet Room
112 East Main Street (253) 833-1880
529157
Athens Pizza & Pasta
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Finalists:
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Jiffy Lube
Voting was made available to the Auburn Reporter readers through online voting on the auburn-reporter.com website. Online voting was available up to 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 18. The top three finalists were chosen, with the winners receiving the most votes. Some categories have more finalists than others because there were ties in the number of votes. Congratulations to all who voted and received votes, as you are the “Best of Auburn”.
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Daycare Facility
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Bank of America
Winner:
Parkside Retirement Center (tie) Auburn Meadows Canterbury House
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Happy Hour
Bank
Rainbow Cafe
Family Restaurant
Thank You for Voting!
Dry Cleaner
Winner:
Wesley Homes
Trotters
Station Bistro
Winner:
‘Making Pizza for Over 30 Years’
253-939-7444 959 E Main St
529355
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Little Jack’s Corner (tie) ACAP Auburn Gateway School
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