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A supplement published by the
COVINGTON | MAPLE VALLEY | BLACK DIAMONDREPORTER
20122012
Lookfor the
BESTinyour COMMUNITY
A special supplement published by the
COVINGTON | MAPLE VALLEY | BLACK DIAMONDCOVINGTON | MAPLE VALLEY | BLACK DIAMONDREPORTER
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IT’S AN HONOR TO BE A BEST OF KENT NOMINEE. As a not-for-profit credit union, we are in business to serve communities with fair, responsible and affordable financial services that satisfy your financial needs. We look forward to continuing to build long-lasting relationships in the Kent community.
Visit our Kent Neighborhood Financial Center at:26015 104th Ave SEKent, WA 98031
COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY
IT’S AN HONOR TO BE A BEST OF COVINGTON, MAPLE VALLEY AND BLACK DIAMOND NOMINEE.As a not-for-profit credit union, we are in business toserve communities with fair, responsible and affordablefinancial services that satisfy your financial needs.We look forward to continuing to build long-lastingrelationships in the community.
Visit our Neighborhood Financial Centers at:
Maple Valley Safeway26916 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd
Kent TOP Foods26015 104th Ave SE
Thank You to
for sponsoring this contest!
Reporter readers select their favoritesYou’ve answered the call and made your choices for the best Covington, Maple Valley, and Black Diamond has to offer, from food to fitness and hardware to health care. We are proud to honor our outstanding businesses in our community that our readers have chosen.
Reporter readers made their picks through ballots published in the paper and online throughout the month of April. The response from the community was tremendous. We would like to thank all our readers who took the time to complete the ballots.
We hope you enjoy the next several pages of results of our 2012 Best of Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond and also enjoy the messages from the businesses for which you voted. We are a great community here in South King County!
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Congratulations to the winners of the drawing!
$150 QFC GiFt Card: Patty W. - Covington
$100 QFC GiFt Card: Willbur W. - Ravensdale
$50 QFC GiFt Card: Creed N. - Enumclaw
$25 QFC GiFt Cards:Jessica - Covington
Toni Z. - Maple ValleyDiane L. - Hobart
Meg S. - Enumclaw Roland S. - Burien
John A. - Maple Valley Naomi E. - Auburn
Ayako T. Maple Valley
2012 Best ofCovington | Maple valley
| BlaCk DiaMonD
The 2012 Best of is a special section published May 25, 2012
by the Covington/Maple Valley/ Black Diamond Reporter.
Publisher:
Polly Shepherd
Advertising:
Jamie Faasse, Marie Skoor, Tamie Beitinger
Layout & Design:
Julie Black
covington | maple valley | Black diamond
RepoRteR
We have wrapped up the annual Best Of Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond readership poll and the winners and finalists are listed in this special section. The increase year over year of ballots both online and in-print is great to see and I would like to thank those who took the time to vote for their favorites.
It is so incredible to see these great communities take such pride in their retailers, people and service provid-ers. This is what makes Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond and Ra-vensdale the great cities they are. We
had multiple categories this year where there were ties in the winner and finalist rankings. I would like to congratulate
everyone who received votes and also thank the loyal readers of the Cov-ington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter for their support this year.
After many hours of counting
votes and then bestowing the honor of drawing the winners for the great prizes donated by QFC to my creative design manager, Julie Black, I am thrilled to present you the 2012 Best of Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond as picked by our readers. A very special thank you goes out to QFC who generously donated all of the prizes to our lucky readers.
Polly Shepherd is regional publisher of the Kent Reporter, Auburn Reporter and Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter.
Results are in…F R o M t H e p U B L I S H e R
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HACIENDADEL MARFA M I LY M E X I C A N R E S TAU R A N T
Thank you to all of our valued customers
for nominating us Best Mexican Restaurant
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reader’s choice contest!
Thank you
AutomotiveWinner:
Les SchwabFinalists:
Browns AutomotiveTire Factory - Covington
Valley AutomotiveWestover
BAnk/Credit unionWinner:
BECU - Maple ValleyFinalists:
Alaska USABank of AmericaColumbia Bank
Key Bank
CAteringWinner:
Mama Passarelli’sFinalists:
Black Diamond BakeryCedar GrillScooters
dog BoArding/doggie dAyCAre
Winner:Centennial Kennels
Finalists:Cedar River Dog FarmSuper Fun Happy Dog
VCA Covington Animal Hospital
dry CleAnerWinner:
4 CornersFinalists:
Bella CleanersCountry Cleaners
Grace Cleaners – 4 CornersWilderness Dry Cleaners
Fitness CenterWinner:
Maple Valley FitnessFinalists:
Pinnacle Medical WellnessTahoma Athletic Club
Thrive Community Fitness - Maple Valley
golF CourseWinner:
Druids GlenFinalists:
Lake Wilderness Golf CourseElk Run Golf Club
Maplewood Golf Course & Driving Range
HAir sAlon/BArBer sHopWinner:
Daniel Ross Salon & Skin CareFinalists:
Dicks Barber ShopJulie’s Hair Salon
Salon ParenteThe Loft Salon & Spa
mAssAge tHerApyWinner:
Pinnacle Medical WellnessFinalists:
3 R’s TherapyBody Works Massage - Covington
Massage Envy
nAil sAlonWinner:
Solar NailsFinalists:
Blue Water Nails & SpaCovington Nail Gallery
Lovely Nails
senior living FACilityWinners:
Covington Place Senior ApartmentsFountain Court Senior Living
Finalists:Farrington Court
Ruthaven The Weatherly Inn at Lake Meridian
spA serviCesWinner:
Daniel Ross Salon & Skin CareFinalists:
Betsy Santos – MD Cote’ Medical Laser & SpaBlue Water Nails & Spa
Body Works Massage – Covington
trAvel AgenCyWinners:CostcoFinalists:
AAA Catalyst Travel – Sally GoodgionMaple Valley Cruise and Travel
SERVICES
62784121419 Renton-Maple Valley Rd. SE • Maple Valley
425-301-2131 • www.foleysproduce.com
Thanks for your votes!We appreciate your business and supporting us daily!
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please email us and let us know you would like to be [email protected]
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AccountAnt/FinAnciAl PlAnner
Winner:John Roelofs – Edward Jones
Finalists:Eric Callison - Edward Jones
Rick Oliveira - Covington
Attorney/lAw FirmWinner:
Donna E. Vasilkovs, J.D.Finalists:
Brian ParkerCam Cayce David Moe
BAristAWinner:
City Perk – Morning GirlsFinalists:
Ashley at Lake Meridian StarbucksBeauty and the Beans
Cutter’s PointDonna / QFC Maple Valley
Trisha – Village Coffee
BArtenderWinners:
Eric – The RockGonzo’sFinalists:
4 Corners Bar & GrillDaVine Coffee & Wine Bar
Jessica – Red RobinSeiera – 4 Corners Tavern & Grill
chiroPrActorWinner:
Kriss ChiropracticFinalists:
Cascade ChiropracticDr. Treye HovingaDr. Todd Partain
community VolunteerWinner:
Meg Holland
CONTINUED…Finalists:Jim Flynn
Patti JensenTina McDonaugh
dentist/orthodontistWinner:
Dr. Kashner, OrthodontistFinalists:
Covington Family DentistryDr. Danny and Joel Rude
Dr. Jolley
FireFighterWinner:
Neil BishopFinalists:Ken Goll
Kevin KramlichJim Schneider
insurAnce AgentWinner:
Patty Jensen – All StateFinalists:
Craig Johnson – State FarmScott Pudwell - American Family Insurance
Danny Shin - AFLAC
Pet groomer/shoPWinner:
The Pampered PetFinalists:
Cy’s Dog WashPawl’s Pet
Poochies A Cut Above
PhysiciAnWinners:
Dr. Cynthia Cote - MD Cote’ Medical Laser & Spa
Dr. Shannon Markegard - MultiCareFinalists:
Covington MedicalElizabeth Golden - Valley Medical Center
Dr. Jacboson - MultiCare
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Thanks for nominating us
“Best Breakfast in Covington.”
We appreciate your patronage.
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27149 185th Ave SE #115 • Covington, WA 98042 • 253-656-0152
Brooke Evans, DVM Jack D. Smith, DVM
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• Complete small animal hospital & services• Separate dog & cat reception area
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Four Corners Veterinary Clinic23911 SE Kent-Kangley Rd
Maple Valley, WA 98038
For Appointments Call…
(425) 432-3849www.fourcornersveterinary.com
PEOPLE
• 24 Hour Awake Certifi ed Staff• Home Cooked Meals• Assistance with Daily Living• Medication Assistance• Activities and much more! We take pride in the care we give, and appreciate your votes in making us your favorite senior community! Stop by for a tour and see what we have to offer.
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• 24 Hour Awake Certifi ed Staff• Home Cooked Meals• Assistance with Daily Living• Medication Assistance• Activities and much more! We take pride in the care we give, and appreciate your votes in making us your favorite senior community! Stop by for a tour and see what we have to offer.
www.ruthaven.com email: [email protected]
We may not be the biggest, but we are the best!
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Doing the right things since 1952
Thank you for nominating us“Best Automotive”
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From all of us at Dr. Jeffrey Kashner Orthodontics,
we would like to say
THANK YOU for nominating our staff and
office as
“Best Orthodontist” in the Best of 2012 Poll!
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PEOPLE
Police officerWinner:
Michelle Bennett – Maple Valley Chief of Police
Finalists:Officer Chatterson - Black Diamond
Mr JohnsonOfficer Jordon
Public officialWinners:
Sean P. KellyFinalists:
Senator Joe FainMichelle Bennett - Maple Valley Chief of Police
State Representative Patrick Sullivan
realtorWinners:
Tamara Paul - Prudential Meridian Valley Realty
Finalists:Carla Clark – Windermere
Tina McDonough - RE/MAX Select Real EstateMarti Reeder – John L ScottCathy Wahlin - Windermere
teacher/SchoolWinners:
Tony Davis – Tahoma High SchoolFinalists:
Ken Eide – Shadow LakeMs. Olson – Jenkins Creek Elemetary
Ms Jennifer Roush – Tahoma High SchoolTheresa Turner – Kentlake
VeterinarianWinners:
Dr. Melanie Caviness - Lake Wilderness Animal Hospital
Finalists:Dr. Jack D. Smith - Four Corners Veterinary
ClinicDr. Stacy Clardy – Pawsitively PetsVCA – Covington Animal Hosptial
Waiter/WaitreSSWinners:
Melissa at Black Diamond BakeryJill Gaberial at Cedar Grill
Finalists:Cindy at Gloria’s
Lupe & Erma at Hacienda Del MarOscar at El Caporal
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Patti Jenson425.432.1912
23878 SE Kent-Kangley RdMaple [email protected]
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IMPORTANT NOTe: All ties for category winner are listed alphabetically. All finalists are listed alphabetically.
Coffee & Wine Bar
We would like to thank the community
for nominating us for“Best Winery/Wine Shop”
and “Best Bartender”
425-433-8610
23826 222nd Pl. SE Suite 106 • Maple Valley
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City Perk Espresso!
Best Baristaand
Best Breakfast/Coffee Shop
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23912 SE Kent Kangley Rd Maple Valley
425-432-6144www.cityperkespresso.com.
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AppliAnce StoreWinner:
Home Depot – CovingtonFinalists:
Costco – CovingtonJohnson’s Do-It-Best Cente
Fred Meyer
BookStoreWinner:
Baker Street BooksFinalists:
Black Diamond LibraryCostco – Covington
Fred Meyer
cAr/rV DeAlerWinner:
Airstream Adventures NorthwestFinalists:
Car Club CovingtonCovington Cars & Trailers
Bowen Scarff
clothing/Shoe Store
Winner: The Dazzed Dame
Finalists:Fred Meyer
Kohl’s Walmart
conSignment/thrift Store
Winner:Goodwill - Maple Valley
Finalists:A Treasure Box
Kid-To-KidValue Village
flower ShopWinner:
Carol’s Floral – Maple ValleyFinalists:
Bee’s FloristBuds & Blooms – Covingotn
Maple Valley Flowers
furniture/home Decor
Winner:Matter of Style
Finalists:Costco – Covington
Pier 1 ImportsQuintessence
gift StoreWinner:
QuintessenceFinalists:
The Dazzled DameKohl’s
A & H Hallmark
grocery/conVenience Store
Winner:QFC
Finalists:Fred Meyer – Covington
Maple Valley MarketSafeway – Maple Valley
Jewelry StoreWinner:
Anthony’s Jewelry & Goldsmiths
Finalists:Costco – Covington
Fred MeyerKohl’s
pet Store/pet SupplieS
Winner:Mud Bay Finalists:
HorizonPetco - Covington
Reber RanchYummy Tummy
plAnt nurSery/gArDen center
Winner:Johnson’s Do-It-BestCenter – Maple Valley
Finalists:Covington Creek Nursery
Foley’s ProduceTaylor Creek Nursery
winery/ wine Shop
Winner:DaVine Coffee & Wine Bar
Finalists:Costco wine section
QFC – Wilderness VillageRistretto’s Coffee and Wine
SHOPPING
Thanks for all your votes!“Keeping your pet happy is our number one priority”
Pampered PetGrooming Salon
23220 Maple Valley Hwy. Bldg 2 Suite E3425-432-2432
www.pamperedpetgrooming.comSP2176
Thanks for nominating me “Best Realtor” for 2012!and THANK YOU for supporting “Valley Girls & Guys!”
as we support Susan G. Komen for the Cure! For help with your real estate needs, or to support “Valley Girls & Guys!”,please call me at (206) 793-3175, or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Call team captain Tina McDonough 206-793-3175 or email @ [email protected]
Tina McDonoughRE/MAX Select Real Estate
www.tinam1.remax.com 627023
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RESTAURANTS
32805 Railroad Ave. Black Diamond 98010360-886-2741 • 360-886-2235
“Over 110 years of tradition”“The Old Bakery” since 1902Black Diamond, Washington
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Thanks for your votes!Best Waitress - Melissa Best Family Restaurant
Best Catering Best Fine Dining
Best Breakfast/Coffee Shop Best Lunch
AsiAn CuisineWinner:
Trapper’s SushiFinalists:
Benjarong ThaiGolden PhoenixHimitsu Teriyaki
BBQ Winner:
Rooters Famous BBQFinalists:Cedar Grill
Lind’s MeatsThe Iron Grill Mongolian Grill
BreAkfAst/Coffee shopWinner:
Black Diamond BakeryFinalists:City Perk
Cutter’s PointIHOP - Covington
fAmily restAurAntWinner:
Red Robin - CovingtonFinalists:
Black Diamond BakeryCedar Grill
Gloria’s Restaurant
fine DiningWinner:
Gino’s Bistro - Maple ValleyFinalists:
Black Diamond BakeryMizu Steak HouseRistorante Isabella
hAmBurgerWinner:
Red RobinFinalists:
4 Corners Bar & GrillGloria’s Restaurant
Village Drive-in
itAliAn CuisineWinner:
Mama Passerelli’sFinalists:
Black Diamond Pizza & DeliGino’s Bistro - Maple Valley
Ristorante Isabella
lunChWinner:
Applebee’s Neighborhood GrillFinalists:
Benjarong ThaiBlack Diamond Bakery
Trapper’s Sushi
mexiCAn CuisineWinner:
El Caporal – Maple ValleyFinalists:
Hacienda Del MarLa FogataLos Cabos
Puerto Vallarta
pizzAWinner:
Frankie’s Pizza - Maple ValleyFinalists:
Black Diamond Pizza & DeliPapa Murphy’s
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Thank you for your votes!
We look forward to serving you
in the coming year!
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