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
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
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
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.
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Room and board furnished. Clean, cook, secretarial, farm management. Integrity required. 360-873-9600
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
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.
STYLIST for AVEDA SALON AND SPA. Commission. 1019 Cleveland St., MV 336-2985
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
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.
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Room and board furnished. Clean, cook, secretarial, farm management. Integrity required. 360-873-9600
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
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.
STYLIST for AVEDA SALON AND SPA. Commission. 1019 Cleveland St., MV 336-2985
