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BEST GOODS & SERVICES

Anderson Appliance
2520 Cedardale Road
Mount Vernon
360.336.6515
www.andersonappliance.com
Winner -- Best Appliance Store

Avenue Catering
676 S. Spruce Street
Burlington
360.755.5880
www.cateringbyavenue.com
Winner -- Best Catering

Avon Body Shop
14015 Avon Allen Road
Mount Vernon
360.424.3969
www.avonautobody.com
Finalist -- Best Auto Repair/Body Shop

Blade Chevrolet
1100 Freeway Drive
Mount Vernon
877.207.8552
www.bladechevy.com
Winner -- Best Car Dealer

Charles Fine Jewelry
1775 S. Burlington Blvd.
Burlington
360.757.4367
www.charlesfinejewelry.com
Winner -- Best Jewelry Store

Chuckanut Valley Vet
896 N. Burlington Blvd.
Burlington
360.757-3722
www.chuckanutvet.com
Winner -- Best Veterinary Clinic

Country Meadow Village
1501 Collins Road
Sedro-Woolley
360.856.0404
www.villageconcepts.com
Finalist -- Best Assisted Living/Retirement Community

Haggen Market Street Catering
tollfree 1.866.912.2233
www.marketstreetcatering.com
Finalist -- Best Catering
Finalist -- Best Florist
Finalist -- Best Baked Goods/Desserts

Modern Cleaners
734 W. Division
Mount Vernon
360.336.2322
Winner -- Best Dry Cleaner

Nasty Jacks World Famous Antiques
103 E. Morris
La Conner
360.466.3209
www.nastyjacksantiques.com
Winner -- Best Antiques

Northwest Tinman
307 West State Street
Sedro-Woolley
360.856.4279
www.nwtinman.com
Finalist -- Best Auto Repair/Body Shop

Rallye Auto Sales
1010 Old Hwy 99
Burlington
360.757.7770
www.rallyeauto.com
Finalist -- Best Car Dealer

Sedro-Woolley Family Dental
830 Metcalf Street
Sedro-Woolley
360.855.0351
Winner -- Best Dentist Office

Skagit State Bank
323 E. Fairhaven Avenue
Burlington
360.755.9311
www.skagitbank.com
Winner -- Best Bank/Financial Institution

Skagit Valley Medical Center
1400 East Kincaid
Mount Vernon
360.428.2500
www.svmc.net
Winner -- Best Medical Facility

Summit Bank
Mount Vernon, Burlington and Concrete
www.summitbank-wa.com
Finalist -- Best Bank/Financial Institution

Windermere Skagit Valley
1030 E. College Way
Mount Vernon
360.424.4901
www.windermereskagit.com
Winner -- Best Real Estate Office



Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2008 People's Choice Award. 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.

BEST FOOD & DRINK

Blau Oyster Company
11321 Blue Heron Road
Bow
360.766.6171
Winner -- Best Oysters

Calico Cupboard
121 -B Freeway Drive
Mount Vernon
360.336.3107
www.calicocupboardcafe.com
Winner -- Best Baked Goods/Desserts
Winner -- Best Breakfast
Finalist -- Best Family Restaurant
Winner -- Best Lunch Spot
Finalist -- Best Sunday Brunch
Finalist -- Best Vegetarian/Health Food

Chuckanut Manor
3056 Chuckanut Drive
Bow
360.766.6191
www.chuckanutmanor.com
Finalist -- Best Fine Dining
Finalist -- Best Seafood
Finalist -- Best Sunday Brunch

Coconut Kenny's
714-A Metcalf Street
Sedro-Woolley
www.coconutkennys.com
Finalist -- Best New Business

LaConner Seafood & Prime Rib
614 First Street
LaConner
360.466.4014
www.laconnerseafood.com
Winner -- Best Seafood

Longhorn Saloon
5754 Cains Ct
Edison
360.766.6330
www.myspace.com/longhornsaloonandgrill
Winner -- Best Live Music Venue
Winner -- Best Place to Host a Party
Winner -- Best Tavern/Pub
Finalist -- Best Oysters

Sakura
1830 S. Burlington Blvd.
Burlington
360.588.4281
Winner -- Best New Business
Winner -- Best Japanese

BEST PEOPLE

Edward Jones - Cindy Kosonen
710 East College Way
Mount Vernon
360.424.4982
www.edwardjones.com
Winner -- Financial Consultant

John Brown Accountant
1129 Riverside Drive
Mount Vernon
360.336-6511
Winner -- Best Accountant

BEST PLACES

Best Western Cottontree Inn
2300 Market Street
Mount Vernon
360.428.5678
www.bestwetsernwashington.com
Winner -- Best Business Conference Facility
Finalist -- Best Hotel/Motel

Children's Museum
550 Cascade Mall Drive
Burlington
360.757.8888
www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net
Winner -- Best Museum

Hampton Inn
1860 South Burlington Blvd.
Burlington
360.757.7100
www.burllingtonsuites.hamptoninn.com
Winner -- Best Hotel/Motel

Katy's Inn
503 S. 3rd Street
LaConner
360.466.9909
www.katysinn.com
Winner -- Best Bed & Breakfast

Riverside Health Club
2225 Riverside Drive
Mount Vernon
360.424.4200
www.riversidehealthclub.com
Winner -- Best Place To Exercise

Top Jobs

OTR, 11 Western States Canada Eligible a Plus Clean MVR & Background APPLY ONLINE www.knighttrans.com 206-767-1041 Class A CDL-Min 6 mos.


Advertising Director Skagit Publishing seeks an Advertising Director with a minimum of five years newspaper or multimedia experience and a proven track record of reaching goals and developing talent for its daily (18,000 Sunday), free and paid weeklies, niche and other products. We're looking for someone who can lead the Advertising staff and direct its overall success. Responsibilities include all aspects of advertising revenue generation; budgeting; and customer, employee and community relations. Key skills will include active participation in overall organizational development and strategic direction. Ability to motivate staff and lead them into the digital age will also be important. We are located in Skagit County in beautiful Northwest Washington near the water and mountains. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Send resume, reference and salary requirements to: Skagit Publishing Attn: Stacy De La O P.O. Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, or email sdelao@skagitpublishing.com. IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.


Cook for fast paced kitchen, must work clean, 1-3 shifts/week. Apply in person Thur. or Fri. 7-11am, Edison Cafe, 5797 Main St.


Mechanic's Helper, food equipment & refrigeration. Background and drug screen. $10-$15 DOE. 360-202-9460


P/T cooks, day or night, 20 hrs. per week, Tues.-Sat. Empire Ale House, 314 W. Gates St., Mount Vernon. 360-336-9944


P/T Office Cleaning. Exp. Required. Apply at 1404 Riverside, Suite G, MV


OFFICE ASSISTANT Superior organizational skills, professional with public, ability to prioritize and multi-task, proficient with Word, work in team-based environment, additional hours during summer season. Min. of 2 yrs exp. in similar position. F/T M-F 8-5 and 1 or 2 Sat. per mo, 9-2. $10.50/hr. Raises and benefits avail. in 3 mo. Submit cover letter with resume to: HR Dept., PO Box 822, Anacortes, WA 98221


EXPERIENCED CASHIERS F/T and P/T positions available. Must be able to work nights & weekends. Competitive pay. 2 weeks paid vacation. Bonus plan after 6 months of employment. Apply in person at: Swinomish Chevron located near Northern Lights Casino


Project Manager Assistant/ Grants Coordinator The Public Works Department of the Swinomish Tribal Community has an opening for a Project Manager Assistant/Grants Coordinator. The position will oversee assigned aspects of Tribal development projects and programs relating to their development, design, construction, inspection, and administration. 5 years of administrative experience, with at least two years work experience in an area related to work responsibilities. A high school diploma or equivalent is a must. Bachelor's Degree desired. Salary is up to $21.00 an hour with full benefits. Request a Swinomish Tribal Community application by calling (360) 466-1216 or e-mail to wbill@ swinomish.nsn.us Mail cover letter and resume along with the application to: Swinomish Tribal Community, Human Resource Office, 11404 Moorage Way, LaConner, WA. 98257


Bilingual Apartment Maintenance Worker needed for affordable farm worker apartments. Must have two years experience, be personable and professional, and have valid WA State drivers license, insurance and reliable vehicle. Send resume to Almap@ccsww.org or call 360-424-3883