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The results are in. The bal-lots are counted. Readers of TheNews-Review have told us whatthey think helps make DouglasCounty such a special place.Their choices are contained inthis unique advertising section The Readers Choice Awards.Last fall, we published a fullpage questionnaire four timesin The News-Review asking our

readers who receive the newspa-per at their home to tell us whoare their favorite businesses,places and things in DouglasCounty. We provided no names,only questions. Our readersfi lled in lots of blank spaces andwe are pleased to bring you theresults.

Ten readers, who fi lled inthe complete ballot, won a $50

ping spree at one of DouglasCountys favorite stores FredMeyer.

This year marks our 10thyear of publishing the ReadersChoice section. Over the yearsmany businesses have risen tothe top to claim a position in thetop three Douglas County Read-ers Choice. Only a small fewhave repeatedly been in the top

three for all 10 years. On pages17-24, you will fi nd the business-es that stand out as being tenyear winners in Douglas County- The Best of the Best!

This publication repre-sents the opinions of the readerswho responded to our ballot. Ifyour favorites did not win thisyear, be sure to vote in the 2011Readers Choice.

Douglas County ReadersRecognize Local Favorites

CONGRATUCONGRATUThank you for fillin

The News-Review asked ouron the 2010 Readers Choice balus with every blank filled in. Th

to let us know who yoThe reward to our readers for a

this years ballot was a chance toto Fred Meyer, a Reade

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Asian Restaurant

KowloonRestaurant

Tied 2nd

Bangkok West Cuisine &

Lees Chinese Restaurant

3rd China Palace

Mexican Restaurant

Los Dos AmigosFamily Restaurant

2nd Place

Si Casa Flores

3rd Place

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Italian Restaurant

PedottisItalian Restaurant

2nd Place

Anthonys Italian Caf

3rd Place

Dinos Ristorante Italiano

Sandwich Shop

Subway

2nd Place

Quiznos

3rd Place

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Brunch Restaurant

Camas Room

2nd Place

Elmers Restaurant

3rd Place

Brix 527

Place to Have Breakfast

CaseysRestaurant

2nd Place

IHOP Restaurant

3rd Place

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Favorite Food & Dining PFavorite Food & Dining PSalad Bar

Sizzler

2nd Place

Abbys Legendary Pizza

3rd Place

Caseys Restaurant

Place to Have a

HamburgerRed RobinGourmet Burgers

2nd Place

Jersey Lilly

3rd Place

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Steak House

Rodeo SteakHouse & Grill

2nd Place

Sizzler

3rd Place

Brutkes Wagon Wheel

Gourmet Restaurant

Camas Room

2nd Place

Mark V Bar & Grill

3rd Place

Ice Cream Shop

Dairy Queen

2nd Place

Gay 90s Ice Cream Parlor-Deli

3rd Place

Sherms Thunderbird Market

Romantic Place

to DineCamas Room

2nd Place

Tollys Restaurant

3rd Place

Caterer

AromaticasFeast2nd Place

Creative Catering

3rd Place

Fine Things Catering

Place for Biscuits

&GravyCaseysRestaurant

2nd Place

Del Ray Caf

3rd Place

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Favorite Places For DriFavorite Places For DriPlace to Buy a Cup

of Coffee

Dutch Bros.

2nd Place

Starbucks Coffee

3rd Place

Java Run

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May14CafHenrys

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011The News-Review, Readers Choice

Wildlife SafariWildlife SafariStill Your #1 Tourist AttraStill Your #1 Tourist Attra

Story and Photos By Darlene

Alexander/Wildlife Safari

ildlife Safari is proudto have been selected

or the 10th time in a rowas the publics #1 tour-

ist attraction in DouglasCounty - what an honorhis is! It is YOUR commu-

nity involvement and sup-port that helps to bringnew life and exhibits intothe park. Now, as WildlifeSafari approaches its 40thanniversary in 2012, welook forward to building on

mutual effort of everyonefrom outside and inside thepark that keeps us thriving,that makes it possible forus to provide a unique en-vironment for people fromall over the world to enjoy,learn about and experiencenative and exotic wildlife.

Because of the supportof the community, thepark is able to extend edu-cational and creative op-portunities beyond ourdaily visitors. For example,in recent years Wildlife Sa-

accomplished without com-munity support is WildlifeSafaris accreditation fromhe Association of Zoos

and Aquariums (AZA). Thissignifi es that Wildlife Safarihas established and main-ains professional zoologi-

cal management standardsas judged by other profes-sional members of the As-sociation. Of the thousandsof zoos across the UnitedStates, we are proud to joinhe 223 zoological facilities

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Favorite Entertainment & ReFavorite Entertainment & ReAll Around Event

DouglasCounty Fair

2nd Place

Graffi ti Weekend

3rd Place

Music On The Half Shell

Fundraising EventRoseburgDuck Race

2nd Place

Relay For Life

3rd Place

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background,hasdeveloped

intoajewel

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ellknown

amongtouringgroupsand

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d.Tereeadmission,

qualityandsizeoou

raudienceandthebeautyo

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ility

toattracthigh-calibermusicians.

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mentsromperormerswholovetheintimacy

and

beautyothevenue.Artist

shavesometimesbeeninvi

tedtoreturn.Upontheir

return,responseisalmostu

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sayOh,thisistheplacewit

halltheblanketsandthebe

autiulriver.

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ensuppliesacalibero

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Favorite Health & Beauty SFavorite Health & Beauty SFitness Center

YMCA

2nd Place

Downtown Fitness

3rd Place

Fitness First

Tanning SalonMakena BeachTanning

2nd Place

Valley Tanning

3rd Place

Beauty Salon

A ClassicTouch

2nd Place

Hair Studio 8

3rd Place

The Hair Affair

Photography StudioLeifPhotography

2nd Place

Michael JamesPhotography

3rd Place

PremierTanning,Nails,Spa,&SalonoriginallBarbaraHagedornpurchasedthebusinessabouSincethen,shehaspe

rsonallyaddedBarbsFlowhascontinuedtogrowbyoferingotherbusines1.DavisonsMassage&Bo2.CutsNSuch3.AboutFace&MooreToshowherappreciationtoDouglasCountyor

placesinDouglasCounty;PremierTanning,Nail10%ofAllaroundCoupongoodanywhereinthWejustreallyappreciateyourBusinessandSuppo

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Favorite Health & Beauty SFavorite Health & Beauty SMedical Clinic

EvergreenFamily Medicine

2nd Place

Mercy Medical Center

3rd Place

Harvard Medical Park

Hearing AidRoseburgAudiology

2nd Place

Beltone Hearing

3rd Place

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RaisedinRoseburg,Dr.An

dreaGrayandDr.

BonnieGauerknowtheva

lueocommunity

andrelationships.Tatswh

ycustomerservice

issoimportanttothem.It

sthedoctors

jobtoreduceyourstress,no

taddtoit.You

shouldleavearmedwiththe

latestinormation,

technology,andevidence-b

asedtreatments,andeellik

eyouweretakencare

o,saysDr.Gray.Fromthe

opticiansmakingsurethaty

ougetthebestpairo

glassesyouveeverhad,tothereceptionist

whomakesyoueelgoodw

henyou

call,totheadministrationan

dbillingstafworkingbehindthescenesto

make

yourinsuranceworkoryou

,theybelievethateveryper

sonyouencounter

intheiroceshouldmake

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asauthoredclinical

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cUniversityCollegeo

Optometry.Dr.Grayhasser

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Favorite Health & Beauty SFavorite Health & Beauty SEye Doctor

Dr. AndreaVarner Gray

2nd Place

Dr. Jon-Marc Weston

3rd Place

Dr. Bradley Seely

DentistDr. AlansonRandol

2nd Place

Dr. J. Lee Sharp

3rd Place

Family Doctor

Dr. Gerry A.Jaworski

Tied 2nd

Dr. John L. Powell

Dr. Timothy J. Powell

Dr. Sarah L. Agsten

Toseous,whohaveworkedhardtogayourtrustandloyalty,thankyouorthishonor.PreerencePools&SpashasbeenoDouglasCountysince1965.PreerencPools&Spashasalwaysstrivedorexcellence.SteveAndrecht,theownerandRaymond,ofcemanager,arebothgraduaotheSouthernOregonUniversitywhileRmanager,isagraduateoUniversityoOreghoursotraininginpoolandspachemistry,hydraulicsandconstruction:aPools&SpasistheonlypoolaislicensedwiththeStateoOrcommercialandresidentialservandinsured.Tisispieceomasourresidentialclients.Iyouoryourpoolorhottubnomatoserveyou.Tankyouormyears.Youraithandtrustishu

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HARVARD AVENUE DRUGSHARVARD AVENUE DRUGS

Dear Customer,

Opened 1959

Then...Then...Aug 1959 Aug 9th Phil Kaser and Flore

2 days after the infamous Roseburg Blast. Du

asked if we could open early, even if not quite rea

Sept 1959 By Sept. we were fi nally ready

We had the 1st Drive Up Prescription window in

pharmacy and gift store. We were open 9-9 Mon

Sunday. We had 24-hour emergency hours also.

were Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

Phil worked all the hours, as a pharmacy cannot

Florence worked the week days 9-5. Jo, Phils wi

and would work up front while he ate dinner and

After the fi rst few years we added an employee, th

relief pharmacist one day a week so Phil could ha

Early 1970s Florence Groshong wanted to

became sole owners. Still open the same days, ex

We expanded to twice our size by knocking out a

Late 1980s We purchased our fi rst compu

Early 1990s We were able to occupy the en

this time, Ron Noel, of West Side Pharmacy want

purchased his inventory. We also thankfully acq

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Favorite Merchants & RetFavorite Merchants & RetGift Store

Harvard AveDrugs

2nd Place

Jans Hallmark

3rd Place

Ross Dress For Less

Antique Store

Days Gone By

2nd Place

Now-N-Then - Winston

3rd Place

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Favorite Merchants & RetFavorite Merchants & RetAppliance Store

South StephensAppliance

2nd Place

Tims Appliance & Mattress

3rd Place

Sears

Furniture Store

West HarvardFurniture

2nd Place

Rifes Home Furniture

3rd Place

Bridal Shop

MemoryMakersBridal

2nd Place

Forever Together Bridal

3rd Place

Exclusively Bridal

Butcher Shop

B & D Meats

2nd Place

Oakland Lockers

3rd Place

Nickabobs Meat, Fish & Deli

F

FInternet Service Provider

CharterCommunications

2nd Place

Qwest

3rd Place



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Voted #1Voted #1Ten YearsTen YearsIn a Row!In a Row! Because of YouBecause of YouBecause of YouBecause of You

We are NUMBER ONEWe are NUMBER ONETHANK YOUTHANK YOU

Douglas County for yourDouglas County for yourconfi dence and support!confi dence and support!

At Roseburgs favorite furniture store,its a family affair. In 1988, WestHarvard Furniture opened its doors with

one thing in mind, Go the extra dis-

tance for our customers.

Today, three generations are involved:Larry Garzenelli and daughter KarenKohlman direct the operations, while

Karens son, Tyler, is a member of the

third generation to work in the store.

This will be thHarvard Furntop furniture sto

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Customer Servic

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A Local Favorite

Sherms Thunder

ASPECIALTHANKSTOOURCUSTOMERS

ANDEMPLOYEES!

WECOULDNTHAVEDONEITWITHOUTYOU!


ANDEMPLOYEES!



ANDEMPLOYEES!



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The votes have been cast, the results have been tallied, and the results are in. This year we are pro

companies that have been your choice for the past 10 years. Thats right, your winners your fa

services, shopping, and more.

What distinguishes companies that have displayed remarkable performance over a

Though these companies operate in very different industries and face widely diverse challenges, t

success is the same. They are putting their customers at the center of their business. The News-Re

Readers Choice section since 2001. This year marks our 10th edition of Readers Choice. Here

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FAVORITE

ALL AROUND EVENT

Douglas County Fair

Graffi ti WeekendMusic on the Half Shell

FAVORITE

FUNDRAISING EVENT

The Rotary Duck Race

FAVORITE LOCAL EVENT

Umpqua Valley Arts Festival

Blackberry Festival

FAVORITE CATERER

Aromaticas Feast

FAVORITE

APPLIANCE STORE

South Stephens Appliance

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FAVORITE HOTEL/MOTEL

Holiday Inn of Roseburg

Windmill Inn of Roseburg

FAVORITE DENTIST

Dr. Lee Sharp

FAVORITE PET GROOMER

Companion Grooming

FAVORITE FUNERAL HOME

Wilsons Chapel of the Roses

FAVORITE VETERINARIAN



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CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SClint Newell Auto Group

Locally Owned and Operated Full Service Automotive Dealership

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THANK YOU DOUGLAS COUNTY FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE 1THANK YOU DOUGLAS COUNTY FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE

Visit us atwww.clintnewell.comwww.clintnewell.com Corner of Stephe673-7000

Best Place to buy a New Car/TruckBest Place to buy a New Car/TruckBest Place to buy a Used Car/TruckBest Place to buy a Used Car/TruckBest Auto Body ShopBest Auto Body ShopBest Auto RepairBest Auto Repair

Wether it is a new orWether it is a new orused vehicle, service orused vehicle, service orrepair, we have whatrepair, we have whatyou are looking for!you are looking for

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