Best of the Valley 2015 voting results
Published 2:25 pm Friday, March 27, 2015
Our annual reader survey is finished, and the results are now available.
See how your favorites did by scrolling down, or visit http://valleyrecord.secondstreetapp.com/l/Best-of-the-Valley-2015/Ballot.
BUSINESS
Financial Services Winner: Sno Falls Credit UnionFinalists: Opus bank; Jeff Warren, State Farm Insurance Agent
Handyman Winner: Ty Olson-Ty’s Handyman ServiceFinalists: Troy Hallamore; Mr. K’s Construction Inc
Hardware/Home & Garden Winner: North Bend ACE HardwareFinalists: Carmichael’s True Value; The Nursery at Mount Si
Home Cleaning Services Winner: The Cleaning AuthorityFinalists: Louise Wall-Northwest Premium Services; TIE – Alana Clark and Atomic Cleaning
Home-based Business Winner: Denise Atkinson, Heritage GiftsFinalists: Mary Miller Photography; Mr. Milo’s
Insurance Winner: Hauglie Insurance Agency, Inc.Finalists: Jeff Warren, State Farm Insurance Agent; Ken Rustad, State Farm
Real Estate Agency Winner: John L ScottFinalists: The Cascade Team; Re/Max Integrity
Real Estate Agent Winner: Tessa Wyrsch, John L ScottFinalists: Don Bleha, RE/MAX Integrity; David Cook, Cook RE
Retailer Winner: Birches HabitatFinalists: North Bend ACE Hardware; Selah Gifts
Storage Winner: Cascade Heated Self StorageFinalists: Ole Cedar Mill Mini Storage; Snoqualmie Ridge Storage
Tax Services Winner: Brown and Sterling, Attorneys at LawFinalists: Krona & Krona, CPAs; H&R Block
Unique Gifts Winner: Birches HabitatFinalists: Selah Gifts; Down to Earth Flowers + Gifts
FAVORITES
Children’s Activity Winner: Si View Metro ParksFinalists: IGNITE Dance & Yoga; Kidz Bounce
Golf Winner: Mount Si Golf CourseFinalists: Cascade Golf; TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge
Organization to Join Winner: Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of CommerceFinalists: Snoqualmie Valley Relay for Life; Sallal Grange
Place for Family Outing Winner: Rattlesnake LakeFinalists: North Bend Farmers Market; Cedar River Watershed Education Center
FOOD/ ENTERTAINMENT
Bar Winner: North Bend Bar & GrillFinalists: The Pour House; Snoqualmie Falls Brewery
Brunch Winner: North Bend Bar & GrillFinalists: Mount Si Golf Course; Salish Lodge and Spa
Coffee Winner: Huxdotter Specialty CoffeeFinalists: Pioneer Coffee Roasting Company; Wanted Espresso
Dessert Winner: George’s BakeryFinalists: Scott’s Dairy Freeze; The Swirl
Hamburger Winner: Scott’s Dairy FreezeFinalists: North Bend Bar & Grill; Herfy’s Burger & BBQ
Happy Hour Winner: North Bend Bar & GrillFinalists: The Attic at Salish Lodge and Spa; The Pour House
International Cuisine Winner: Got RiceFinalists: TIE – Trapper’s Sushi and Yum Yang; Gianfranco Ristorante Italiano
Live Music Winner: Boxley’s PlaceFinalists: The Black Dog; Raging River Cafe
Pizza Winner: Frankie’s PizzaFinalists: Papa Murphy’s Pizza; Uncle Si’s Pizza
Restaurant Winner: North Bend Bar & GrillFinalists: Woodman Lodge Steakhouse and Saloon; Boxley’s Place
Romantic Place Winner: The Attic at Salish Lodge and SpaFinalists: Gianfranco Ristorante Italiano; Salish Dining Room
HEALTH
Chiropractic Winner: Straight ChiropracticFinalists: Brad Kaasa; Alpine Chiropractic
Dentist Winner: Kelly GarwoodFinalists: Kerry Bailey, Alpine Dental Care; Dr. Browning
Doctor Winner: Dr. Maurice DoerflerFinalists: Mark Kasper; Dr. Dean Steele
Fitness Venue Winner: Mt Si Sports + FitnessFinalists: Snoqualmie Valley YMCA; Si View Metro Parks
Licensed Massage Therapist Winner: Heather Ryan, Healing Garden MassageFinalists: Aimee Bahr LMP, Edge PT & Rehab; Nicole Braithwaite
Physical Therapy Winner: Peak Sports/John ZanasFinalists: Edge Physical Therapy; North Bend Physical Therapy
LIVING
Best Local Farm Winner: The Nursery at Mount SiFinalists: Remlinger Farms; Bybee-Nims Farms
Best Park Winner: Si View ParkFinalists: Centennial Fields; EJ Roberts
Favorite Event Winner: Festival at Mount SiFinalists: North Bend Block Party; Snoqualmie Railroad Days
Place of Worship Winner: Snoqualmie Valley Alliance ChurchFinalists: Our Lady of Sorrows; Cascade Covenant
Place to Work Winner: Sno Falls Credit UnionFinalists: TIE – Edge Physical Therapy & Rehab and Frankie’s Pizza; Si View Metro Parks
Preschool Winner: North Bend Montessori, Inc.Finalists: Spark-IGNITE Dance and Yoga; Rooster Valley Farm School
PEOPLE
City Councilor or Mayor Winner: Ken Hearing, North Bend MayorFinalists: Matt Larson, Snoqualmie Mayor; David Cook, North Bend Councilman
City Employee Winner: Gina Estep, North BendFinalists: Mark Pray, North Bend; Steve McCulley, Snoqualmie
Community Volunteer Winner: Bev JorgensenFinalists: Nels Melgaard; Danny Kolke
Firefighter Winner: Bob Venera, North BendFinalists: Brian Busby, Snoqualmie; Darby Summers, Snoqualmie
Cashier Winner: Roger Cleven, QFC North BendFinalists: Richard Sparks, QFC; Liaqat Ahmed Sheikh, Safeway
Local Non-Profit Winner: Encompass NorthwestFinalists: Snoqualmie Food Bank; Boxley Music Fund
Police Officer Winner: Sean Absher, SnoqualmieFinalists: Steve Mculley; Kim Stonebraker
Store Owner Winner: Chris Garcia, Frankie’s PizzaFinalists: Wendy Thomas, Carmichael’s; Nancy Wray, Birches Habitat
Teacher Winner: Sally Rankin-Gabel/North Bend MontessoriFinalists: Katie Bergerson, SPARK/Ignite; TIE – Kim Sales, Mount Si High School, and Tricia Benson/Jen Ward, Rooster Valley Farm School
SERVICES
Auto Services Winner: Chaplin’s North Bend ChevroletFinalists: North Bend Automotive; Model Garage
Hair Salon Winner: Bella Vita Spa & SalonFinalists: TIE – Delphinium Salon, Hair Ink; Destiny by Design
Law Firm Winner: Brown and Sterling, Attorneys at LawFinalists: Pearson Law Firm; Law Office of David Speikers
Nails Winner: North Bend NailsFinalists: Nice Nails; Tip Top Nails
Pet Grooming Winner: Mt Si Pet Salon (ACE)Finalists: U-Dirty Dog!; Pet Place Market
Photographer Winner: Mary J. Miller PhotographyFinalists: TIE – Christy Trotto Photography, Joy Baumsgard, Photography by Joy; Brenda Huckle, Genuine Image
Senior Health Care Winner: Sno-Valley Senior CenterFinalists: Red Oak Residence; Mount Si Transitional Health Center
Service Station Winner: Wyrsch’s ShellFinalists: Safeway Gas; Chaplins North Bend
Veterinarian Winner: North Bend Animal ClinicFinalists: Dr. Mike Treuting; Snoqualme Ridge Veterinary Hospital
