After sifting through hundreds of ballots with more than 90 categories, The Record-Courier had determined the mountains have retaken the crown from the people as Valley residents' favorite thing about living here in The Best of Carson Valley 2006.
One thing that hasn't changed is the support for Carson Valley Days and the Active 20-30 Club, which were named the top event and the top service club in the carson Valley.
Minden Elementary School Teacher Janell Sheets was named favorite teacher while Deputy Brian Sanchez was named the Valley's favorite law enforcement officer.
Jaquie Manoukian was named the Valley's favorite volunteer.
Douglas High School Tigers football coach Mike Rippee was named the Valley's favorite coach.
Appetizers
1. Barone & Reed Food Co.
2. Fiona's Bar & Grill
3. Michael's at the Inn
Bakery
1. Russell's Mercantile
2. Raley's
3. SugarPlum Bakery & Treats
Basque Food
1. JT Basque Bar & Dining Room
2. Carson Valley Country Club
3. Overland
Burgers
1. The Wild Horse Bar & Grill
2. In-n-Out Burger
3. Hamdogs
Chinese Food
1. Mandarin Gourmet
2. China Chef
3. Hunan
Coffee Place
1. Starbucks
2. Coffee on Main
3. 88 Cups
Dinner Deal
1. Katie's Country Kitchen
2. Fiona's Bar & Grill
3. Sharkey's Casino
Healthy Meal
1. Paradise Café
2. Subway
3. Wasabi's Sushi & Asian Bistro
Meal Under $5
1. Taco Bell
2. McDonald's
3. Jack in the Box
Pizza
1. Pizza Barn
2. Papa Murphy's
3. Round Table
Place for Breakfast
1. Woodett's Diner
2. Katie's Country Kitchen
3. Danny's Ironwood Grill
Place for Dinner
1. Fiona's Bar & Grill
2. Wasabi's Sushi & Asian Bistro
3. Michael's at the Inn
Mexican Food
1. Francisco's
2. Rosy's
3. Rancho Grande
Place for Lunch
1. Paradise Café
2. JT Basque Bar & Dining Room
3. Barone & Reed Food Co.
Selection of Beer
1. Coyote Sports Bar & Grill
2. Raley's
3. PJ's Liquor
Selection of Wine
1. PJ's Liquor
2. Michael's at the Inn
3. Raley's
Sports Bar
1. Coyote Sports Bar & Grill
2. Jethro's Oven & Grill
3. The Wild Horse Bar & Grill
Sunday Brunch
1. Fiona's Bar & Grill
2. David Walley's Hot Springs Resort
3. Genoa Lakes
Athlete
1. Marina Diaz Douglas High softball
2. Shane Miller Douglas High wrestler
3. Jeffrey Kelly Douglas High football
Bartender
1. Hank Weske of Fiona's Bar & Grill
2. Pam Radka Two Guys from Italy
3. Dawn Dantone Carson Valley Inn
Building Contractor
1. Jobe Construction
2. Greg Lynn
3. Mike Hickey
Chiropractor
1. Stuart Pardee
2. David Trujillo
3. Dublin Hart
Coach
1. Mike Rippee DHS Football
2. LaMont McCann DHS Wrestling
3. Ernie Monfiletto DHS Football
Computer Repair/Service
1. Computer Zone
2. Computer Systems Specialists
3. Nanosecond
Dentist
1. Timothy Pinther
2. Walter Niemeyer
3. Jay Marriage
Doctor
1. Thom Merry
2. Mark Brune
3. Ralph Herbig
Hair Stylist
1. Laura Wilson
2. Nyona Lang
3. Brandie Thran
Law Enforcement Officer
1. Brian Sanchez
2. Ron Pierini
3. Dave Brown
Manicurist
1. Heidi Bowers
2. Jeanette Ford
3. Ansie Kleintjes
Massage Therapist
1. Carrie Glon
2. Terry Welty
3. Debbie Corbett
Optometrist
1. Somer Lyons
2. Richard Baumann
3. William Stone
Personal Trainer
1. Brenda Fisher
2. Gary Ritter
3. Deb McFadden
Photographer
1. Kid Pix
2. Bob Macias
3. Belinda Grant
Service Club
1. Active 20/30
2. Carson Valley Sertoma
3. Carson Valley Lion's Club
Teacher
1. Janell Sheets, Minden
Elementary School
2. Shirley Brandt, Retired
3. Jessica Davis, Piñon Hills
Elementary School
Veterinarian
1. Cameron Ross Carson Valley Veterinarian
2. Robert Gorrindo Carson Valley Veterinarian
3. Steve Talbot Carson Valley Veterinarian
Volunteer
1. Jacquie Manoukian
2. Janet Asmann
3. Paul Howard
Waitperson
1. Sandy Dickey, CVI
2. Amada Joseph, Fiona's Bar & Grill
3. Linda Hurt, Sharkey's
Annual Event
1. Carson Valley Days
2. Genoa Candy Dance
3. Valley Cruisers Main Street Event
Dance Studio
1. All About Dance
2. Dance Workshop Performing Arts Center
3. Academy of Dance Arts
Fitness Center
1. World's Gym
2. West Coast Martial Arts
3. Curves for Women
Golf Course
1. Carson Valley Golf Course
2. Genoa Lakes
3. Sunridge Golf Club
Martial Arts Studio
1. Northwest Martial Arts
2. West Coast Martial Arts
3. Karate 4 Kids
Place to Hike
1. Tahoe/Tahoe Rim Trail
2. Jobs Peak
3. Hope Valley
Place to Hit a Royal
1. Carson Valley Inn
2. Sharkey's Casino
3. Jethro's Oven & Grill
Place to Mountain Bike
1. Lake Tahoe
2. Pine Nuts
3. Job's Peak
Place to Take a Date
1. Ironwood Theater
2. Fiona's Bar& Grill
3. Michael's At The Inn
Place to take kids
1. Carson Valley Swim Center
2. Lampe Park
3. Ironwood Theater
Video Rental
1. Blockbuster
2. Video Maniacs
3. Scolari's
Antique Store
1. Cheshire Antiques
2. Log Cabin Antiques
3. Tumblewind Antiques & Collectibles
Art Gallery
1. Lone Tree Gallery & Custom Framing
2. Art!Rageous
3. East Fork Gallery
Boutique/Clothing
1. Belle's Boutique
2. Pazazz Fashions
3. Watermelon Patch
Car Dealer
1. Carson Valley Chevrolet Buick
2. Gardnerville Car & Truck Center
3. Capital Ford
Flower Shop
1. A Wildflower
2. Aladdin Flowers & Gifts
3. Bouquet & Bouquet
Gift Shop
1. Fresh Ideas
2. Joyce's Jewelry, Gifts & Antiques
3. Baby Willow's Petit Boutique
Grocery Store
1. Raley's
2. Scolari's
3. Sierra Nevada Trading Co.
Hardware
1. Ace Hardware
2. Meeks Lumber & Hardware
3. Valley Do-It Center
Jewelry Store
1. Joyce's Jewelry, Gifts & Antiques
2. Van Rensselaer Jewelers
3. The Jewelry Box
Thrift Store
1. FISH Thrift Store
2. Helping Hands Thrift Shop
3. Barton Hospice Thrift Store
Tire Store
1. Mark Smith Les Schwab Tire Center
2. Kelly Tires/1-Way Auto Care
3. Tires Plus Total Car Care
Unique Business
1. Baby Willows Petit Boutique
2. Casa Bella
3. Groovy Hoops
Auto Body Shop
1. Mort's Auto Body
2. Norris Auto Body
3. Superior Collision Center
Auto Repair Shop
1. Golden Nugget Automotive
2. Christensen Automotive
3. Mort's Auto Body
Bank
1. Wells Fargo
2. Bank of America
3. Greater Nevada Credit Union
Barber Shop
1. Main Street Barber
2. Wild Hair Barbers
3. Hairport Family Hair Care
Brake Shop
1. Mark Smith Les Schwab Tire Center
2. Christensen Automotive
3. Golden Nugget Automotive
Car Wash/Detailer
1. Melvin's Car Wash & Detail
2. Superior Car Wash
3. Jiffy Lube
Day Care
1. Sunshine & Rainbows
2. Under the Magic Pine Tree
3. Trinity Lutheran Child Care Preschool
Day Spa
1. David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs & Spa
2. Drago's Salon
3. Shear Heaven
Electrical Contractor
1. Minden Electric
2. Buffo Electric
3. Live Wire
Financial Services Provider
1. Ted Rich, Wells Fargo
2. Mike Mellows, Mellows & Wood Investment Consultants
3. Andy Rice, Edward Jones
Gas Station
1. Arco AM/PM
2. Chevron
3. Pacific
Graphics & Design/Ad Agency
1. Stockdale Creative
2. Ted Nagel
3. Explicit Media
Handyman
1. Dave Taylor
2. Doug Lundquist
3. Tim Askey
Heating & A/C
1. Carson Valley Heating & Air
2. AMS Air Conditioning, Heating & Mechanical Service
3. Coastal Aire & Sheet Metal
Insurance
1. John Scott, State Farm
2. Mike Eddy, American Family
3. Bill Heise
Landscape Company
1. Rice Landscaping
2. Designing With Nature
3. Nevada Landworks Corp.
Mechanics
1. Mike Schiller, Golden Nugget Automotive
2. Scott Hendricks of Hendricks Automotive
3. Kevin Murray, Carson Valley Transmission
Muffler Shop
1. Ross Auto Repair
2. Bob's Performance Center
3. 1 Way Auto Care
Painting Company
1. LAPCO
2. Dave Dittburner
3. Vista
Pest Control
1. Catseye Pest Control Inc.
2. G & R Pest Control
3. Orkin Inc.
Pet Groomers
1. Carson Valley Kennels & Groomers
2. Kritter Kleaners
3. 4 Paws
Place to Buy Fine Wine
1. PJ's Liquors
2. Raley's
3. Bella Vita Cheese, Fine Foods, Catering
Plumbing Company
1. York Plumbing Inc.
2. Jackrabbit Plumbing Inc.
3. Scottsdale Plumbing & Excavation
Roofing Company
1. Silver State Roofing Materials Inc.
2. Coyne Roofing
3. BGS Roofing
Salon/Beauty Shop
1. 'C' & Company
2. Hairport Family Hair Care
3. Elations Salon
Tanning Salon
1. Paradise Tan & Gym
2. Tropical Tan
3. Legends Salon & Spa
Tattoo Parlor
1. The Electric Pencil II
2. Distinct Ink Tattoos
Transmission Shop
1. Carson Valley Transmissions
2. Gardnerville Automotive and Transmission
3. Auto Transmission Specialists
Travel Agency
1. CruiseScape Travel
2. Presto Travel
3. All About Travel
Charity Fundraiser
1. Relay for Life
2. Swing for the Cure
3. St. Gall Rummage Sale
Place to Get Married
1, Carson Valley Inn
2. David Walley's Resort Hot Springs & Spa
3. Lake Tahoe
Thing about the Valley
1. Mountains
2. People
3. Views
