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FOOD - DRINK - FUN
Adrift
510 Commercial Ave. (360)588-0653
www.adriftrestaurant.com
Best Restaurant
Hong Kong Gardens
2501 Commercial Ave.
Best Asian Food
The Store
37th & Commercial Ave. (360)293-2851
www.thestoreinanacortes.com
Best Bakery
Stork's Restaurant
2821 Commercial Ave. (360)293-5185
Best Breakfast
Best Clam Chowder
Best Dining Value
Best Fish and Chips
Randy's Pier 61
209 T Ave. (360)293-5180
www.pier61.com
Best Brunch
Best Outdoor Dining
Best Steak
Bayside Sweets and Treats
615 Commercial Ave. (360)293-1267
www.baysidesweets.com
Best Candy
Gere-A-Deli
502 Commercial Ave. (360)293-7383
www.gere-a-deli.com
Best Catering
Best Deli
Best Lunch
Best Sandwich
Star Bar
416 1/2 Commercial Ave. (360)299-2120
www.starbaranacortes.com
Best Chef, Robert
Anacortes Arts Festival
505 O Ave. (360)293-6211
www.anacortesartsfestival.com
Best Community Event
Penguin Coffee
2119 Commercial Ave.(360)588-8321
Best Coffee/Espresso
Anacortes Chocolate Factory
2302 Commercial (360)293-8042
Best Dessert
Greek Islands Restaurant
2001 Commercial Ave. (360)293-6911
Best Dinner
McDonald's
1301 Commercial Ave.
www.mcdonalds.com
Best French Fries
Best Kids Menu
Brown Lantern Ale House
412 Commercial Ave. (360)293-2544
www.brownlantern.com
Best Hamburger
Best Tavern/Lounge
Esteban's
1506 Commercial Ave. (360)299-1060
Best Mexican Food
Papa Murphy's
1710 Commercial Ave.(360)299-2299
www.papamurphys.com
Best Pizza
Rockfish Grill
320 Commercial Ave. (360)588-1720
www.anacortesrockfish.com
Best Seafood
Best Live Entertainment Venue
Compass Wines
1405 Commercial Ave.(360)293-6500
www.compasswines.com
Best Wine Seller
GOODS
Days Gone By Antique Mall
220 Commercial Ave. (360)299-2222
www.daysgonebyantiquemall.com
Best Antique Store
Scott Milo Gallery
420 Commercial Ave. (360)293-6938
www.scottmilo.com
Best Art Gallery
Ana-Cross Stitch
719 Commercial Ave. (360)299-9010
www.anacrossstitch.com
Best Hobby Supplies
Watermark Book Co.
612 Commercial Ave. (360)293-4277
Best Book Store
Upstage Boutique & Men's Store
520 Commercial Ave. (360)293-9888
www.upstageboutique.com
Best Clothing Store
Seabear
605 30th Street (360)293-1082
www.seabear.com
Best Fish Market
Anacortes Interiors
9019 Molly Lane (360)588-wood
www.flooringconnectionsinc.com
Best Floor Coverings
Donatello
702 Commercial Ave. (360)293-4816
www.donatelloflowersandgifts.com
Best Flower shop
Ace Hardware
1720 Q Ave. (360)293-3535
www.acehardwareanacortes.com
Best Gardening Supplies
Best Hardware Store
Red Snapper
501 Commercial Ave. (360)299-6626
redsnappergifts.com
Best Gift Shop
Safeway
12th and Commercial Ave.
www.safeway.com
Best Grocery Store
Marine Supply & Hardware
202 Commercial Ave. (360)293-3014
www.marinesupplyandhardware.com
Best Marine Chandlery
The Business
402 Commercial Ave. (360)293-9778
www.thebusinessanacortes.com
Best Music Source
Anacortes Health & Nutrition
1020 Seventh Ave. (360)293-8849 Best Nutrition Store
Island Optometry Clinic, Inc., P.S.
1610 Commercial Ave. (360)293-2127
Best Optical/Eyewear
Walgreens
909 17th St. (360)299-8525
www.walgreens.com
Best Pharmacy
Best Photo Developing
Soroptimist Thrift Shop
1107 Third Street (360)293-7251
www.soroptimistanacortes.org
Best Thrift Store
Read Me A Story
1419 Commercial Ave. (360)293-4801
www.readmeastoryonline.com
Best Toys
FOOD - DRINK - FUN
Adrift
510 Commercial Ave. (360)588-0653
www.adriftrestaurant.com
Best Restaurant
Hong Kong Gardens
2501 Commercial Ave.
Best Asian Food
The Store
37th & Commercial Ave. (360)293-2851
www.thestoreinanacortes.com
Best Bakery
Stork's Restaurant
2821 Commercial Ave. (360)293-5185
Best Breakfast
Best Clam Chowder
Best Dining Value
Best Fish and Chips
Randy's Pier 61
209 T Ave. (360)293-5180
www.pier61.com
Best Brunch
Best Outdoor Dining
Best Steak
Bayside Sweets and Treats
615 Commercial Ave. (360)293-1267
www.baysidesweets.com
Best Candy
Gere-A-Deli
502 Commercial Ave. (360)293-7383
www.gere-a-deli.com
Best Catering
Best Deli
Best Lunch
Best Sandwich
Star Bar
416 1/2 Commercial Ave. (360)299-2120
www.starbaranacortes.com
Best Chef, Robert
Anacortes Arts Festival
505 O Ave. (360)293-6211
www.anacortesartsfestival.com
Best Community Event
Penguin Coffee
2119 Commercial Ave.(360)588-8321
Best Coffee/Espresso
Anacortes Chocolate Factory
2302 Commercial (360)293-8042
Best Dessert
Greek Islands Restaurant
2001 Commercial Ave. (360)293-6911
Best Dinner
McDonald's
1301 Commercial Ave.
www.mcdonalds.com
Best French Fries
Best Kids Menu
Brown Lantern Ale House
412 Commercial Ave. (360)293-2544
www.brownlantern.com
Best Hamburger
Best Tavern/Lounge
Esteban's
1506 Commercial Ave. (360)299-1060
Best Mexican Food
Papa Murphy's
1710 Commercial Ave.(360)299-2299
www.papamurphys.com
Best Pizza
Rockfish Grill
320 Commercial Ave. (360)588-1720
www.anacortesrockfish.com
Best Seafood
Best Live Entertainment Venue
Compass Wines
1405 Commercial Ave.(360)293-6500
www.compasswines.com
Best Wine Seller
GOODS
Days Gone By Antique Mall
220 Commercial Ave. (360)299-2222
www.daysgonebyantiquemall.com
Best Antique Store
Scott Milo Gallery
420 Commercial Ave. (360)293-6938
www.scottmilo.com
Best Art Gallery
Ana-Cross Stitch
719 Commercial Ave. (360)299-9010
www.anacrossstitch.com
Best Hobby Supplies
Watermark Book Co.
612 Commercial Ave. (360)293-4277
Best Book Store
Upstage Boutique & Men's Store
520 Commercial Ave. (360)293-9888
www.upstageboutique.com
Best Clothing Store
Seabear
605 30th Street (360)293-1082
www.seabear.com
Best Fish Market
Anacortes Interiors
9019 Molly Lane (360)588-wood
www.flooringconnectionsinc.com
Best Floor Coverings
Donatello
702 Commercial Ave. (360)293-4816
www.donatelloflowersandgifts.com
Best Flower shop
Ace Hardware
1720 Q Ave. (360)293-3535
www.acehardwareanacortes.com
Best Gardening Supplies
Best Hardware Store
Red Snapper
501 Commercial Ave. (360)299-6626
redsnappergifts.com
Best Gift Shop
Safeway
12th and Commercial Ave.
www.safeway.com
Best Grocery Store
Marine Supply & Hardware
202 Commercial Ave. (360)293-3014
www.marinesupplyandhardware.com
Best Marine Chandlery
The Business
402 Commercial Ave. (360)293-9778
www.thebusinessanacortes.com
Best Music Source
Anacortes Health & Nutrition
1020 Seventh Ave. (360)293-8849 Best Nutrition Store
Island Optometry Clinic, Inc., P.S.
1610 Commercial Ave. (360)293-2127
Best Optical/Eyewear
Walgreens
909 17th St. (360)299-8525
www.walgreens.com
Best Pharmacy
Best Photo Developing
Soroptimist Thrift Shop
1107 Third Street (360)293-7251
www.soroptimistanacortes.org
Best Thrift Store
Read Me A Story
1419 Commercial Ave. (360)293-4801
www.readmeastoryonline.com
Best Toys
Congratulations to the winners of Anacortes American's 13th annual Best of Anacortes contest. If there's a winner you're not familiar with, why not check them out If you visit our winners already, why not stop in soon to see what's new.
SERVICES
Furin & Company, P.S.
508 Commercial Ave. (360)293-1040
www.furincpa.com
Best Accounting Firm
Best Tax Preparation
Stephen Schutt
1011 Eighth St. (360)293-5094
Best Attorney
Dunton's Auto Body
5048 Sharpe Road (360)293-2816
Best Auto Body Repair
Bubba Sudz
3216 Commercial Ave. (360)293-3059
Best Auto Detailing
Best Car Wash
Napa Auto Parts
2219 Commercial Ave. (360)293-2164
www.napaonline.com
Best Auto Parts Store
Anacortes Automotive
2602 Commercial Ave.(360)293-2450
www.anacortesautomotive.com
Best Auto Repair Shop
Skagit State Bank
1400 Commercial Ave.(360)293-2151
www.skagitbank.com
Best Bank
James Bonded Carpet Cleaning
(360)293-5020
Best Carpet Cleaner
Ben Jennings - Jennings Chiropractic
1015 14th St. Suite C (360)299-8999 www.chirowell.com
Best Chiropractor
CompuMatter
616 Commercial Ave. (360)299-2428
www.compumatter.com
Best Computer Sales/Service
The Store
37th & Commercial Ave. (360)293-2851
www.thestoreinanacortes.com
Best Convenience Store
Dr. Bill Bethards
1019 24th St. (360)293-4695
Best Dentist
Thrifty Dry Cleaning
1502 Commercial Ave (360)293-8783
Best Dry Cleaner/Laundry
Island Electric
(360)293-9275
Best Electrician
Safeway
11th and Commercial Ave.
www.safeway.com
Best Gas Station
Strandberg Construction
715 Seafarers Way Suite 201 (360)293-7431
www.strandbergconstruction.com
Best General Contractor
Best Home Builder<
The Clipper
812 1/2 Commercial Ave (360)293-5296
Best Haircut, Men's
Studio 29
911 29th Street (360)299-2929
Best Haircut, Women's
Thrive Fitness Center
1609 R Ave. (360)299-2180
www.thrivecommunityfitness.com
Best Health Club/Gym
Fidalgo Cleaning
2318 Commercial Ave. (360)299-9715
Best Home Cleaning
Majestic Inn & Spa
419 Commercial Ave. (360)299-1400
www.majesticinnandspa.com
Best Hotel/Motel
Birkle's Painting
(360)293-5927
Best House Painting
Michael Mast
2705 Commercial Ave (360)293-4561
www.michaelcmast.com
Best Insurance Agency
AFA Duncan Frazier
906 7th St (360)293-1173
www.afa-associates.com
Best Investment Advisor
ProScapes
8638 S. March's Point Road (360)707-4716
Best Landscaping
Cap Sante Marine
2915 Commercial Ave. (360)293-5243
www.capsante.com
Best Marine Maintenance & Repair
Erica - 6th Street Hair & Co.
907 6th Street (360)293-7571
www.sixthstreethairco.com
Best Massage Therapist
Port of Anacortes
1019 Q Ave. (360)293-0694
www.portofanacortes.com
Best Moorage Facility
KP Studios
705 Commercial Ave. (360)299-2566
www.kuhnlein.com
Best Photo Studio
Scott Milo Gallery
420 Commercial Ave. (360)293-6938
www.scottmilo.com
Best Picture Framing
The Plumbing Guys
2901 T Ave. Suite 2
(360)661-PIPE or 866-411-PIPE(7473)
www.theplumbingguys.com
Best Plumbing Company
Bayshore Office Products
603 Commercial Ave. (360)293-4669
www.bayshoreoffice.com
Best Print Shop
Windermere Real Estate
3018 Commercial Ave (360)293-8008
www.anacortesproperties.com
Best Real Estate Office
Cap Sante Court
1111 32nd Street (360)293-8088
www.capsantecourt.com
Best Retirement Community
Salon Bella Bella
3218 R Ave. (360)299-2227
www.salonbellabella.com
Best Tanning
Chicago Title Island Division
3110 Commercial Ave. (360)293-4664
www.chicagotitle.com
Best Title Company
Fidalgo Animal Medical Center
3303 Commercial Ave. (360)293-2186
www.famc.vetsuite.com
Best Veterinary Clinic
Top Jobs
Housekeeping/Laundry Experience preferred but will also train. Must be available days, weekends and holidays. $10.50 - $12.50 DOQ Join our team and enjoy a full complement of benefits including medical and life insurance at no charge to the employee, dental, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401K plan. Must be able to pass a background check and a 90 day drug screen. For more info., please contact Human Resources at 360-724-0265 or visit our website: www.theskagit.com Human Resources Hours: M-F, 8am to 5pm Directions: North or southbound - Take I-5 to Exit 236
REFINERY OPERATOR Tesoro is currently seeking to fill the position of Refinery Operator at its Anacortes facility. An Operator monitors and controls refinery process equipment while working a rotating 12-hour shift, often outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This can be a physically/mentally challenging job requiring mechanical ability and a basic understanding of physical sciences and chemistry. In addition, candidates must possess a positive work ethic, good communications and teamworking skills and have the willingness to take personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Along with a dynamic work environment, Tesoro offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Starting wage will be $21.38 per hour that will initially increase to $25.59 after successful completion of training. Employment applications (one application per person) can be obtained at the Work Source Skagit, 2005 E. College Way, in Mount Vernon during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on November 24, 25, and 30, 2009, or until a maximum of 300 applications has been distributed. No applications will be faxed or mailed. You must apply in person. All applicants will be tested on Saturday, December 5, 2009, for basic skills and aptitude. Additional information will be provided with the application. Telephone inquiries and mail-in applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates for employment will be required to pass a substance abuse screening (drug and alcohol), physical agility tests, and complete a physical exam. Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company 10200 W. March Point Rd. Anacortes, WA 98221 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Youth Center Staff Supervisor The Swinomish Tribal Community Recreation/ Prevention Department is looking for a dynamic and competent individual who is experienced as a Youth Center Staff Supervisor. The Youth Center Supervisor plans, and does the total duties of a Prevention/Recreation Assistant. This position provides leadership to the other assistants when the Coordinator is out of the office. The Swinomish Tribal Community is a positive and friendly work environment. This is a full-time position with full health insurance benefits. Salary is DOQ. Request a Swinomish Tribal Community application and Job Description by calling 360-466-1216 or e-mail wbill@swinomish.nsn.us. Return cover letter, resume, and application to Wayne Bill, Human Resource Director as soon as possible. Send application packet to; Swinomish Tribal Community, Human Resource Office, 11404 Moorage Way, LaConner, WA. 98257
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Room and board furnished. Clean, cook, secretarial, farm management. Integrity required. 360-873-9600
STYLIST for AVEDA SALON AND SPA. Commission. 1019 Cleveland St., MV 336-2985
PROGRAM MANAGER developmentally disabled adults. Responsible for the overall day-to-day functioning of this supported living program. The Manager participates in hiring staff, training staff, scheduling of staff. BA or equiv plus 2 yrs working with the people we serve in a residential setting. At least 2-3 yrs. experience as a supervisor + direct service. Volunteers of America Western Washington is a private non-profit human service agency serving the disabled in Skagit County. Come be a part of what we do and make a difference every day. EEO/AA If you wish to apply for this position, send a resume to bdavis@voaww.org or come to 1934 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
FARMERS INSURANCE AGENT We are looking for career motivated people to join our team. Join our team full time or train while you keep your current job to ensure a comfortable transition into the industry. Take advantage of top notch training, unlimited income potential, and the flexibility our company offers. Call Michael Dame at (360) 714 8117 x204 or email resume to mdame@farmersagent.com
Established medical office seeks Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist. Must be flex. Position also covers sick & vacation days. You must have computer, customer service and professional telephone skills. Applicant must be neat in appearance, pleasant, reliable, organized, energetic and able to multi-task. Previous medical exp. is helpful but not nec. Send resume to: bonniec-mvwc @verizon.net or File #676 c/o Skagit Valley Herald, PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
REFINERY OPERATOR Tesoro is currently seeking to fill the position of Refinery Operator at its Anacortes facility. An Operator monitors and controls refinery process equipment while working a rotating 12-hour shift, often outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This can be a physically/mentally challenging job requiring mechanical ability and a basic understanding of physical sciences and chemistry. In addition, candidates must possess a positive work ethic, good communications and teamworking skills and have the willingness to take personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Along with a dynamic work environment, Tesoro offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Starting wage will be $21.38 per hour that will initially increase to $25.59 after successful completion of training. Employment applications (one application per person) can be obtained at the Work Source Skagit, 2005 E. College Way, in Mount Vernon during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on November 24, 25, and 30, 2009, or until a maximum of 300 applications has been distributed. No applications will be faxed or mailed. You must apply in person. All applicants will be tested on Saturday, December 5, 2009, for basic skills and aptitude. Additional information will be provided with the application. Telephone inquiries and mail-in applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates for employment will be required to pass a substance abuse screening (drug and alcohol), physical agility tests, and complete a physical exam. Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company 10200 W. March Point Rd. Anacortes, WA 98221 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Youth Center Staff Supervisor The Swinomish Tribal Community Recreation/ Prevention Department is looking for a dynamic and competent individual who is experienced as a Youth Center Staff Supervisor. The Youth Center Supervisor plans, and does the total duties of a Prevention/Recreation Assistant. This position provides leadership to the other assistants when the Coordinator is out of the office. The Swinomish Tribal Community is a positive and friendly work environment. This is a full-time position with full health insurance benefits. Salary is DOQ. Request a Swinomish Tribal Community application and Job Description by calling 360-466-1216 or e-mail wbill@swinomish.nsn.us. Return cover letter, resume, and application to Wayne Bill, Human Resource Director as soon as possible. Send application packet to; Swinomish Tribal Community, Human Resource Office, 11404 Moorage Way, LaConner, WA. 98257
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Room and board furnished. Clean, cook, secretarial, farm management. Integrity required. 360-873-9600
STYLIST for AVEDA SALON AND SPA. Commission. 1019 Cleveland St., MV 336-2985
PROGRAM MANAGER developmentally disabled adults. Responsible for the overall day-to-day functioning of this supported living program. The Manager participates in hiring staff, training staff, scheduling of staff. BA or equiv plus 2 yrs working with the people we serve in a residential setting. At least 2-3 yrs. experience as a supervisor + direct service. Volunteers of America Western Washington is a private non-profit human service agency serving the disabled in Skagit County. Come be a part of what we do and make a difference every day. EEO/AA If you wish to apply for this position, send a resume to bdavis@voaww.org or come to 1934 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
FARMERS INSURANCE AGENT We are looking for career motivated people to join our team. Join our team full time or train while you keep your current job to ensure a comfortable transition into the industry. Take advantage of top notch training, unlimited income potential, and the flexibility our company offers. Call Michael Dame at (360) 714 8117 x204 or email resume to mdame@farmersagent.com
Established medical office seeks Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist. Must be flex. Position also covers sick & vacation days. You must have computer, customer service and professional telephone skills. Applicant must be neat in appearance, pleasant, reliable, organized, energetic and able to multi-task. Previous medical exp. is helpful but not nec. Send resume to: bonniec-mvwc @verizon.net or File #676 c/o Skagit Valley Herald, PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
