Letter to the Editor: Congratulations to Alderson Family for Business of the Year Award

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My congratulations to Tom Alderson and family for receiving the Business of the Year award from the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. And thanks to the Chamber for picking such a deserving candidate. 

As a longtime coach in the community, I have had the pleasure of watching Tom as a student athlete at Centralia High School, following him on the coaching staff, observing him with many volunteer activities involving local sports, and dealing with him in business.

Tom and his family have not only conducted a successful family business, but have also been great contributors to our community as described in the recent Chronicle article. 

For years as a wrestling coach I purchased sportswear and awards for our athletes from Alderson’s. Not only did we receive reasonable bids, but more importantly great service with a smile. One year after I made a mistake on the written order, they made good on replacing the sweatshirts at their cost!  I have also solicited donations from Alderson’s as a member of the Chehalis Activators for our annual golf tournament to support Chehalis Middle School athletics. Without hesitation, Tom has continually donated  golf shirts and other prizes for many years. 

My successors in coaching, after dealing with some former associates for their athletic sportswear, switched to Alderson’s because of their prices, quality products, and most importantly their service. I urge all, especially young coaches in the surrounding community to support Alderson’s Awards.



 

Denny Daniels

Chehalis