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Reporter readers select their favoritesYou’ve answered the call and made your choices for the best Covington, Maple Valley, and Black Diamond has to off er, from food to fi tness 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. Th e 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 2016 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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CHOSEN!COVINGTON | MAPLE VALLEY | BLACK DIAMOND

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Congratulationsto the winnersof the drawing!

1ST PLACE - $150F. BRYANT - KENT

2ND PLACE - $100K. SHERIDAN

HOBART

3RD PLACE - $50K. WEIGEL

MAPLE VALLEY

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Covington Animal Hospital

27045 174th Pl. SE • Covington, WA 98042(behind Jiffy Lube, adjacent to WalMart)

(253) 631-8616Monday thru Friday7am-7pm;Saturday 8am-6pm; Sunday Closed

www.vcahospitals.com/covington

Thank Youfor your votes!

VCA Covington Animal Hospital is an AAHA-certified veterinary practice that has been operating in the

city of Covington for almost 30 years. Our four full-time veterinarians see and treat cats, dogs and a variety

of exotic pets.

We look forward to caring for your pets!

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PEOPLEACCOUNTANT

WINNER: SCHRAM & ASSOCIATESFINALIST: Oliveira CPA

FINALIST: Jake Hanes, CPAFINALIST: Jon Vert

Maple Valley Tax Service

ATTORNEY/LAW FIRMWINNER: DANIEL J. NEILSEN

LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL J. NEILSEN, PLLC

FINALIST: Cayce & Grove Law Offi cesFINALIST: David L. Moe

Attorney at LawFINALIST: Donna E. Vasilkovs, J.D.

Attorney at LawFINALIST: Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC

BARISTAWINNER: BEAUTY AND THE BEANS

FINALIST: City Perk - Morning GirlsFINALIST: Starbucks

FINALIST: Village Coffee

BARTENDERWINNER: JESSICA

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERSFINALIST: Amelia - Gino’s Bistro

FINALIST: Lost DutchmanFINALIST: Renee

Draft Choice Sports Bar & Grill

CHIROPRACTORWINNER: DR. KEVIN J. MURRAY, D.C. CASCADES CHIROPRACTIC

FINALIST: Dr. Phillip Kriss, D.C.Kriss Chiropractic

FINALIST: Dr. Treye Hovinga, D.C. Chiropractic Today

FINALIST: Lake Meridian Chiropractic

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERWINNER: THE SOUP LADIES

MAMA PASSARELLIFINALIST: Kim Emmons, Foster Champs

FINALIST: Richard Balash, Covington Chamber, Friends of the Library

FINALIST: Tina McDonough

DENTISTWINNER: DR. CRAIG R. JOLLEY, DMD

FINALIST: Dr. Daniel Lee, DDS Covington Smiles

FINALIST: Dr. Eric Hagman, DDSMaple Valley

FINALIST: Dr. Otto Hanssen, DDSCovington Family Dentistry

FINANCIAL ADVISORWINNER: AMANDA GROSS -

EDWARD JONES MAPLE VALLEYFINALIST: Eric Callison - Edward Jones

FINALIST: John RobertsonEdward Jones Maple Valley

FINALIST: Jon Roeloff - Edward Jones

FIREFIGHTERWINNER: KEVIN KRAMLICH

MOUNTAIN VIEW FIREWINNER: CARY MCCORMICK

MAPLE VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENTFINALIST: Chief Greg Smith

Mountain View FireFINALIST: Dan Degidio, Covington

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERWINNER: SOUTHLAKE CLINIC

FINALIST: Dr. MaricarDeGuzman-Abajero, MD

MultiCare Covington ClinicFINALIST: Dr. Robert K Neal, ODMaple Valley Eye Care Center

FINALIST: Dr. Shannon Markegard, D.O. - UW Medicine/Valley Medical

Sawyer’s Village

INSURANCE AGENTWINNER: CLARK DAVIS AGENCYAMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

FINALIST: Ehrin StumpgesCountry Financial Maple Valley

FINALIST: Patti CrawfordAllstate Insurance

FINALIST: Ross Olive - StateFarm


PEOPLE ORTHODONTIST

WINNER: DR. JEFFREY E. KASHNERDDS, MSD

FINALIST: Dr. Kirby NelsonKirby Nelson Orthodontics

FINALIST: Dr. Robert Haeger DDS, MS, PS Haeger Orthodontics

POLICE OFFICERWINNER: DAVID A. MONTALVO

KING COUNTY SHERIFF / COV. STA.FINALIST: Deputy William Michaels

King County Sheriff

FINALIST: DJ NeselMaple Valley Police Chief

FINALIST: Greg Victor - Maple Valley Police

FINALIST: Sam Shirley - King County Sheriff

PUBLIC OFFICIALWINNER: SEAN P. KELLY

MAYOR, CITY OF MAPLE VALLEYFINALIST: Jeff Wagner

Mayor, City of Covington

FINALIST: RepresentativePatrick Sullivan

FINALIST: Senator Joe Fain

REALTORWINNER: MARTI REEDER

JOHN L. SCOTT REAL ESTATEFINALIST: Cathy WahlinWindermere Real Estate

FINALIST: Tamara PaulRE/MAX Choice Executives

FINALIST: Tina McDonoughRE/MAX Select Real Estate

TEACHER/SCHOOLWINNER: MRS. BROWN

COVINGTON CO-OP PRESCHOOLFINALIST: Adam TurleyTahoma High School

FINALIST: Dave WrightTahoma High School

FINALIST: Karen BrownCovington Co-Op Preschool

VETERINARIANWINNER: DR. JULIE BRAZEAU, DVMVCA COVINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

FINALIST: Dr. Geoffrey Goebel, DVMWilderness Animal Hospital

FINALIST: Dr. Jack D. Smith, DVMFour Corners Veterinary Clinic

FINALIST; Dr. Melanie Caviness, DVM Wilderness Animal Hospital

WAITER-WAITRESSWINNER: OSCAR - EL CAPORALFAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT

FINALIST: Katie - Hop Jack’sFINALIST: Shawna

The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen, CovingtonFINALIST: Terri - Black Diamond Bakery

RESTAURANTSASIAN CUISINE

WINNER: THE IRON GRILLMONGOLIAN BBQ

FINALIST: Himitsu TeriyakiFINALIST: Lucky Star - Covington

FINALIST: Trapper’s Sushi

BBQWINNER: DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT

FINALIST: Lind’s MeatsFINALIST: Shawn’s

Fine Meats & SmokehouseFINALIST: The Iron Grill

Mongolian BBQ

BREAKFAST/COFFEE SHOP WINNER: BEAUTY AND THE BEANS

FINALIST: City Perk EspressoFINALIST: Testy Chef Cafe

Maple ValleyFINALIST: The Original Pancake House

FAMILY RESTAURANTWINNER: HOP JACK’S

FINALIST: Farrelli’s Wood Fire PizzaFINALIST: Stockton’sRestaurant & Spirits


FINE DININGWINNER: MAPLE VALLEY

BAR & GRILLFINALIST: Gino’s Bistro

FINALIST: Mama Passarelli’sDinner House

FINALIST: Mizu Japanese Steakhouse

HAMBURGERSWINNER: RED ROBINGOURMET BURGERSFINALIST: Hop Jack’s

FINALIST: Maple Valley Bar & GrillFINALIST: Applebee’s Grill & Bar

ITALIAN CUISINEWINNER: MAMA PASSARELLI’S

DINNER HOUSEFINALIST: Black Diamond Pizza DeliFINALIST: Farrelli’s Wood Fire Pizza

FINALIST: Gino’s Bistro

LUNCHWINNER: APPLEBEE’S GRILL & BAR

FINALIST: Hop Jack’sFINALIST: Mod Pizza - Maple Valley


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THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES

Marti Reeder REALTOR®, Managing Broker, CRS

For local real estate insight,updates and tips check the weekly Reporter Blog.

206-391-0388martireeder.com

Thank You!!


RESTAURANTS MEXICAN CUISINEWINNER: EL CAPORAL

FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANTWINNER: PUERTO VALLARTA

FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANTFINALIST: La Fogata

Family Mexican RestaurantFINALIST: Lonchera la Esperanza

Taco TruckFINALIST: Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant

PIZZAWINNER: FRANKIE’S PIZZA

FINALIST: Farelli’s Wood Fire PizzaFINALIST: MOD Pizza

FINALIST: The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen

SERVICESAUTOMOTIVE

WINNER: BROWN’S AUTOMOTIVEFINALIST: Automotive Experts

FINALIST: Les SchwabFINALIST: Westover Auto Rebuild

BANK/CREDIT UNIONWINNER: BECU - MAPLE VALLEY

FINALIST: Bank of AmericaFINALIST: Chase BankFINALIST: Key Bank

CATERINGWINNER: EJ’S CUSTOM CATERING

FINALIST: Mama Passarelli’s Dinner House

FINALIST: Mitzel’s American KitchenFINALIST: Scooter’s Custom Catering

DOG BOARDING/DAY CAREWINNER: SUPER FUN HAPPY DOG

FINALIST: Creekside Critter CareFINALIST: Cedar River Dog Farm

FINALIST: Centennial KennelsFINALIST: Soos Creek Kennels

DRY CLEANERWINNER: COUNTRY CLEANERS

FINALIST: 4 CornersFINALIST: Grace Cleaners at 4 Corners

FINALIST: Maple Valley Cleaners next to Fred Meyers

FITNESS CENTERWINNER: TAHOMA ATHLETIC CLUB

FINALIST: MV Fitness / Fitness 19FINALIST: Pinnacle Medical WellnessFINALIST: Thrive Community Fitness

GOLF COURSEWINNER: DRUID’S GLEN GOLF CLUB

FINALIST: Jade Green Golf CourseFINALIST: Lake Wilderness Golf CourseFINALIST: Meridian Valley Country Club

HAIR SALON/BARBER SHOPWINNER: THE LOFT SALON

FINALIST: Chocolates, Cherries & Blondes

FINALIST: Daniel Ross Salon & Skin Care

FINALIST: Stan Parente Salon

MASSAGE THERAPYWINNER: PINNACLE MEDICAL

WELLNESSFINALIST: Body Works Massage Clinic

FINALIST: Element MassageFINALIST: Massage Envy

FINALIST: Outpatient Physical Therapy

PET GROOMINGWINNER: PAMPERED PET

GROOMING SALONFINALIST: Dog Spaw, 2 Hour Grooms

FINALIST: PetcoFINALIST: Reber Ranch

NAIL SALONWINNER: BELLISSIMO LASHES AND NAILS

FINALIST: Blue Water Nails & SpaFINALIST: Lovely Nails

FINALIST: Tip & Toe - Maple Valley

PHYSICAL THERAPYWINNER: OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPYFINALIST: Maple Valley

Physical TherapyFINALIST: MultiCare Covington

Physical TherapyFINALIST: Pinnacle Medical Wellness

SENIOR LIVING FACILITYWINNER: FOUNTAIN COURT

SENIOR LIVINGFINALIST: Covington Place

Senior ApartmentsFINALIST: Radcliffe Place

FINALIST: The Weatherly Inn

SPA SERVICESWINNER: MASSAGE ENVY

FINALIST: Daniel Ross Salon & Skin Care

FINALIST: Serendipity Day SpaFINALIST: Stan Parente Salon

TRAVEL AGENT/AGENCYWINNER: KINI’S TRAVELFINALIST: Costco TravelFINALIST: Maple Valley

Cruise and Travel

2015 WINNER

GENTLE CONCERNED DENTISTRYFOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

• Utmost Attention To Your Comfort• Emergency & Walk-in Patients Welcome• Latest In Cosmetic Dentistry And Teeth Whitening• Nitrous Oxide Gas Available• Complimentary Consultations• Payment Plans Available• Most Insurance Plans Accepted & Filed

253-630-4400Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Fri.-Sat. 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

(Across from Les Schwab Tires in Covington)17224 SE 272nd Kent, WA 98042

OFFERING EVENING AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS OTTO J. HANSSEN, D.D.S. & ASSOCIATES

Dr. Hanssen & Family

Covington FamilyDentistry

Member: WDS, United Concordia, Blue Cross, Regence, Premera, Delta, MetLife, King County Dental Society 1

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Tamara Paul, Broker(206) 226-5869

www.YourRealtorTamara.com

Thank you for your continued support and votes!

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SHOPPINGANTIQUES

WINNER: BLACK DIAMOND ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLESFINALIST: Black Bear Outpost

FINALIST: Cedar River MercantileFINALIST: City Perk Espresso

APPLIANCE STOREWINNER: SEARS HOME

APPLIANCE SHOWROOMFINALIST: Fred Meyer

FINALIST: Home Depot - CovingtonFINALIST: Johnson’s Home & Garden

CAR/RV DEALERSHIPWINNER: DUFFY’S AUTO BROKERAGE

FINALIST: AirstreamFINALIST: NW Mini

FINALIST: One 7 Inc - Ravensdale

CLOTHING/SHOE STOREWINNER: KOHL’SFINALIST: Costco

FINALIST: Fred MeyerFINALIST: Walmart

CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT STORE

WINNER: KID-TO-KIDFINALIST: A Treasure Box

FINALIST: Goodwill - Maple Valley

FLOWER SHOPWINNER: BEE’S FLORISTWINNER: MAPLE VALLEY

BUDS & BLOOMSFINALIST: Buds & Blooms at CovingtonFINALIST: Carol’s Maple Valley FloralFINALIST: QFC - Quality Food Centers

FURNITURE/HOME DECORWINNER: A MATTER OF STYLE

FINALIST: CostcoFINALIST: Fred Meyer - Covington

FINALIST: Pier 1 Imports

GIFT STOREWINNER: HALLMARK

FINALIST: A Matter of StyleFINALIST: Pier 1 ImportsFINALIST: Quintessence

GROCERY/CONVENIENT STORE

WINNER: QFC - QUALITY FOOD CENTERS

FINALIST: Fred Meyer FINALIST: Grocery Outlet

Bargain Market - Maple ValleyFINALIST: Safeway

HARDWARE STOREWINNER: JOHNSON’S DO-IT-BEST CENTER

FINALIST: Home Depot - CovingtonFINALIST: Wards Power Equipment

FINALIST: TRM Wood Products

JEWELRY STOREWINNER: ANTHONY’S JEWELERS

FINALIST: A Matter of StyleFINALIST: Fred Meyer Jewelers

PET/PET SUPPLY STOREWINNER: REBER RANCH

FINALIST: Mud BayFINALIST: Petco - Covington

FINALIST: Wild Birds Unlimited

PLANT NURSERY/GARDEN CENTERWINNER: JOHNSON’S

HOME & GARDENFINALIST: Covington Creek Nursery

FINALIST: Fred MeyerFINALIST: Home Depot - Covington

WINERY/WINE SHOPWINNER: DAVINE WINE BAR

FINALIST: CostcoFINALIST: QFC / Quality Food CentersFINALIST: Ristretto’s Coffee and Wine

30741 3rd Ave #103, Black Diamond, WA 98010

(360) 886-9955 • theloftsalon.biz

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THANK YOUfor your VOTES!


Thanks for nominating me “Best Realtor” for 2016!and Thank You for supporting “Valley Girls & Guys!” as we support

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, blankets of comfort and hope,The Who House, and Who Dreams!

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]

Tina McDonoughRE/MAX Select Real Estate

[email protected]

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A Full Service Animal HospitalConveniently Located In Maple Valley

Above QFC in the Wilderness Village Shopping CenterMon - Fri: 7:30 - 7:00 • Sat: 8:00 - 5:00

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CELEBRATING

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