I'm gonna combine the rest because I only have a few comments and I can only reiterate so much.
1. Best Dog Park - Minto Brown Island Park: you can actually let your dog off the leash to run free. Ah, it's a dog's life!
2.Best Fitness Center - Sam's Downtown Fitness: You get a key card!!! If you want to exercise at 2AM like I do, feel free, cause you get a key. You can also get personal training so you don't look like a fool in front of a class of people. Athletes will also appreciate the sport specific training.
3. Best Hike - I like the Baskett Slough Wild Refuge in Dallas. Try Silver Falls State Park for more of a challenge.
4. Best Park - I don't know what they mean by this, but to me, it means PLAYGROUND!! And since parents are stupid and don't watch their kids, they have taken out most of the merry-go-rounds, but McRae park still has one. I win!
5. Obviously the Volcanoe's Stadium is the best sports venue, but if you don't play pro ball, try Wallace Marine Park.
6. I think the best outdoor venue is outdoors. Anywhere. Just get outside.
7. Two running/biking trails I like: Minto Brown Island Park and Bush's Pasture Park.
8. Best swimming pool is membership only, but that keeps all the creeps out: Jan Ree Pool.
9. Car'l B. Klean car wash is where I take my vehicle. They're so nice, have a lovely gift shop, and are very thorough.
10. Best Pet Boarding: while I'm inclined to keep my pets at home and have relatives look after them, I've heard Mutt Hutt is the place to go.
11. I've bought two gift certificates for relatives from Bella Vita. They loved it. When I get the money, I'm gonna go there.
12. As far as tattoo's go, I'd say Hot Rod Betties is the best here, but please please research before you have ink done, and find who's the best for the type of tattoo you're getting. Yes, there's differences.
13. Umpqua Bank's slogan is the "World's Greatest Bank" and they live up to that. They know my husband and I by name, and I've never had a problem with any service there. For credit unions, Unitus has my vote. I've done some business with them, and they've been most helpful.
14. Having worked for Orchard View Veterinary Center, I cannot understand why ANYONE would take their animals there. Well, okay, as long as you don't have to deal with Brittni. Having said that, I highly suggest Sheri Morris at Willamette Valley Animal Hospital. The county recently held a community connect event where the homeless could bring their animals to be checked out by a veterinarian. She was the only one who responded.
15. For best automotive, take your vehicle to Dan Judy Automotive. Not necessarily the most friendly people, but who cares? They're there to fix your car, and that is what they do best! When I was shopping for a car, I brought all potential cars to him to look over. After the 3rd one, he stopped charging me for the inspection.
16. I am quite bias on this next category. I highly recommend Culwell Construction for best home contractor, but Shirley Culwell's my aunt. But she really does a superb job. Kaufman Homes come in a close second.
17. Not ready to have a child, but you better believe when I do, I'm going to Silverton Hospital. If I can't make it there then I'll get a midwife. Last resort would be the Salem Hospital. I haven't heard anything bad, I just want something special - and with over 3500 births a year, it's not screaming special.
18. Ah, schools. Nothing creates more pride, or more rivalry. Best private school goes to Blanchet (think of all those cute catholic school girls??); best charter school is a tie between Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School, and Howard Street Charter School. If you're looking for a good elmentary school, the majority says Abiqua School. I went to private schools until high school. If you're looking for daycare/kindergarten look at Court Street Christian Daycare. Virginia - who taught my friend and I, is now teaching her son. My almamater is McNary High School. I also attended McKay, had a few friends from North, and took a couple after school classes at South. All of us were fiercely loyal to our schools, but looking back, I think McNary offered the best education. Dan Borresen, Josh Scott, Darrell Trussell, Linda Baker, Andy Sheldon, Jeff Auvinen, Gary Bulen, and Jim Litchfield are some of my favorites. If you're looking to join the military, North has JROTC. Best college is Oregon State University. The law students go to Willamette University, the teachers go to Western Oregon University, and the Christians go to Corban College.
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