Lewis County Coffee Co. employees pose after winning several awards at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Shady Lady won Best Antiques at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Holly Phelps, owner, is pictured with the award.
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North Fork Paving won Best Asphalt Paving Contractor at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Jason Trodahl accepted the award.
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Sharon Care Center Senior Living won Best Assisted Living at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. From left to right are Toni Goins, Tiffany Pickering, Jymmie Reed and Jennifer Raddach.
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I-5 Toyota won both Best New Auto Dealer and Best Used Auto Dealer at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Beau McPherson accepted the awards.
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Sweet Dough Cookie Co. won Best Bakery at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Pictured are owner Ashlee Shirer, her husband Dugan Shirer and their son.
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Security State Bank won Best Bank or Credit Union at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Amy Hawlett is pictured at left.
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Tumac Taproom won Best Bar or Taproom at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Owners Jeremy and Tasha Landram are pictured with their daughter, Piper.
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Nate’s 98 Barbershop won Best Barbershop at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Owner Nathan Rodriguez is pictured here.
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Hadyn Cabe of Lewis County Coffee Co. won Best Barista at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Natalie Carter of The Juice Box won Best Bartender at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Holding the award in this photo is Juice Box owner Sarah Althauser.
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Judy’s Country Kitchen won Best Breakfast at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Holding the award is Jill Carlson, who also won the award for Best Server.
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Sticklin Funeral Chapel won Best Burial Services at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. From left to right, Amanda Curry, Julie Breidel and Mya Riffe.
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Dori Colburn of Joy’s Once Upon a Thyme won Best Cashier (non-grocery) at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Wave won Best Car Wash at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Bryce Paulson and Sarah Landon accepted the award.
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The Lucky Eagle won Best Casino at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Shawn Ridgebear and Brandon Mosby accepted the award.
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Joy’s Once Upon a Thyme won Best Restaurant and Best Catering at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Owner Joy Templeton holds one of her awards in this photo from Thursday.
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Be-You-Tiful Boutique won Best Clothing Store at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Rachael Atkinson, left, accepted the award.
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W.F. West girls wrestling coach Matt Patana won Best Coach at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Insert Coin won Best Cocktail at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Kealoha Tobias accepted the award.
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Lewis County Coffee Co. won Best Coffee Shop at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Lewis County Coffee Co. won in several categories. See a full listing in Thursday’s edition of The Chronicle, which will have a special section with all winners and finalists. Pictured are Emily Genson, Lilly Allen, Brooklyn Twining, Angie Twining, Nicole Butler, Sadie Howard, Haydn Cabe, Josey Rosbach, Cheyenne Sanford, Heidi Jones and Aurora Loya.
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The Lighted Tractor Parade was chosen by voters as the Best Community Event at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Centralia Downtown Association Executive Director MacKenzie McGee accepted the award on behalf of the organizers of the event.
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Adna Grocery owners Jim and Cindy Smith accept the award for Best Convenience Store during the Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Mike Demeo won Best Contractor at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Mike and Kailey Demeo accepted the award.
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Southwest Washington Dance Center won Best Dance Studio at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Marcia Greenfield, administrative director, accepted the award.
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Bethel Kids Learning Center won Best Daycare at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Andrew Short accepted the award.
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Beautiful Skin by Kim won Best Day Spa at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. The business won other awards as well. See the full special section in Thursday’s edition. Kim Chase is pictured at center.
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Jeremy’s Farm to Table won Best Dinner at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. From left, Wylee Ekberg, Amber Wildhaber and Sami Walters.
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno won Best Elected Official at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Ascend Staffing won Best Employment Service at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. From left, Sandra Towne and Marley Farfan.
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The Loft won Best Event Venue at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Rick Skoglund accepted the award.
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Tibbits Excavating and Trucking won Best Land Clearing at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. From left, Terry Dunivin Jr., Chris Tibbits and Michael Casey.
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Lionheart Fence Builders won Best Fencing at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Josh and Kirsten Phillips accepted the award.
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Julia Gaul won Best Financial Advisor at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Fern Ridge Floral won Best Florist at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Rebecca Williams is pictured at center.
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Nelson Furniture won Best Furniture Store at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Patti Throckmorton Nelson and Mike Nelson accepted the award.
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Smith’s Mercantile won Best Gift Shop at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Millie Larson and Cindy Tahl accepted the award.
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Ken Wiseman of Chehalis Safeway won Best Grocery Checker at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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United Way won Best Golf Tournament at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Angie Brown and Amy Howlett accepted the award.
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Lincoln Creek Lumber won Best Home Improvement Store at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Fuller’s Shop’n Kart won Best Grocery Store at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. The award was accepted by Chrystal Daily.
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Chehalis Outfitters won Best Gun Shop and Best Sporting Goods at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Pictured are store Manager Kelli Erb and Samantha Andree.
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Top Notch Home Inspection won Best Home Inspection Service at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. From left, Robbie Smith, Katella Smith and Lindsey Smith.
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Assured Home Health won Best Home Care or Hospice at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Creamery Lewis County Coffee Co. won Best Inexpensive Date and Best New Business at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. From left, Cheyenne Sanford, Heidi Jones and Aurora Love.
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Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza won Best Law Enforcement Officer at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Plaza Jalisco Napavine won Best Mexican Restaurant at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Cascade Community Healthcare won Best Mental Health Clinic at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Talea McNurlin won Best Nurse at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Visiting Nurses Foundation won Best Nonprofit and Best Thrift Store at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Pictured are Angie Brown, left, and Executive Director Jacki Jewell.
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Doggie Designs won Best Pet Grooming at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Totally Pawsome won Best Pet Store at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. From left, Alyssa Morales, Alexzandra Erb and Darla Lyon.
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Centralia Pharmacy won Best Pharmacy at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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All Fur Them won Best Pet Training at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Cira and Cesar Morales accepted the award.
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ToledoTel won Best Phone and Internet Provider at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Pictured are ToledoTel Vice President and CEO Dale Merten, right, and his wife Tina.
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Maggie Goodeill won Best Photographer at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Let’s Play Something won Best Place to Buy Kid’s Toys at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Riverside Golf Club won Best Place to Golf at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle. Sonja Sorenson, left, and Erick Angel are pictured.
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Alderson’s Awards West won Best Printing Company at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. From left, Tom Alderson, Sydney Lenz and Alex Alderson.
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Madsen’s Shop & Supply won Best Power Equipment at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Pictured from left are Darryl Berg, Chris Coker, Angel Tereski, Darren Tereski, Owen Coker and Penny Coker.
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Heather Stewart, right, won Best Real Estate Agent at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Melinda Ware is pictured at left.
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LauraLee Zuber-Titus won Best Real Estate Broker at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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John L. Scott won Best Real Estate Office at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Tonja Vlach of I-5 Toyota won Best Receptionist at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Salon Logan won Best Salon at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Platinum Tan won Best Tanning Salon at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Alex Cook of Lucky No. 3 Tattoo Co. won Best Tattoo Artist at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Lucky No. 3 also won Best Tattoo Studio.
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Jordan Ray of Adna Elementary won Best Teacher at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Travis Beaver of Beavers Affordable Bark won Best Truck Driver at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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From left, Chronicle Media Sales Representative Elijah White, Media Sales Executive Regional Sales Manager Brian Watson, Assistant Editor Emily Fitzgerald, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, CEO Coralee Taylor, Publisher Chad Taylor and Media Sales Representative Austin DeBolt pose for a photo at the Best of Lewis County Awards on Thursday, Oct. 24, at McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis.
Valley View Health Center won Best Urgent Care at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Everley Taylor hands out a Best of Lewis County award at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Dapper Games in Chehalis won Best Hobby Shop at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24. Skyler Templeton accepted the award.
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Kim Chase poses for a photo with her supporters and Best of Lewis County awards at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Maggie Goodeill poses for a photo with her supporters after winning a Best of Lewis County first place award at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Everley Taylor hands out a Best of Lewis County award at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Chronicle Editor in Chief Eric Schwartz films live video of Lewis County Coffee Co. reps posing with one of their Best of Lewis County awards at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Cherise Hurley of Farmer's Insurance in Toledo cheers for Cyndi Philbrook as she is announced as a Best of Lewis County 2024 first place winner in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Chronicle Media Sales Represetnative Elijah White presents at the Best of Lewis County 2024 Awards at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Chronicle Executive Regional Sales Manager Brian Watson presents at the Best of Lewis County 2024 Awards at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Chronicle Executive Regional Sales Manager Brian Watson presents at the Best of Lewis County 2024 Awards at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Chronicle Executive Regional Sales Manager Brian Watson presents at the Best of Lewis County 2024 Awards at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Sharon Care Center wins best assisted living in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Lewis County Coffee Co. wins best customer service in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Kim Chase wins best esthetician in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Insert Coin wins best family entertainment spot in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Elisha Mvundura won best physician in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Chehalis Outfitters wins best sporting goods store in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Jill Carlson wins best server in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Joy’s Once Upon a Thyme wins best restaurant in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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I-5 Toyota wins best oil change in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The LC Creamery wins best new business in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Beautiful Skin wins best medical spa in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Fern Ridge Floral wins best florist in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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The Adna Burger Bar wins best fries in Lewis County at the 2024 Best of Lewis County Awards hosted by The Chronicle at the McFiler’s Theater in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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