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2010 Best of Renton
services
Non-Profit 1st Place | Salvation Army [2nd] Vision House [3rd] Renton Area Youth & Family Services
Kirk E. King, DDS, PS
Public Service 1st Place | Renton Food Bank [2nd] Renton Police Department [3rd] Renton Area Youth & Family Services
Veterinary 1st Place | Animal Health Care Center [2nd] Spring Glenn Veterinary Hospital [3rd] Cedar River Animal Hospital
Medical Clinic 1st Place | Valley Medical Clinics [2nd] Group Health [3rd] Southlake Clinic
Bank/Credit Union 1st Place | Boeing Employees Credit Union [2nd] First Savings Bank Northwest Tied for 3rd [3rd] Bank of America and US Bank
Church 1st Place | Highland Community Church [2nd] St. Anthonys’ [3rd] St. Mathews’
We are honored to be nominated as one of the “Best of Renton” as we celebrate our 10th year in downtown Renton. A huge thank-you to all of our patients and a resounding welcome to all new patients!
Pet Grooming 1st Place | Poodies Pet Palace [2nd] Fuzzy Friends [3rd] Pet Smart [ more BEST OF RENTON page 13 ]
RAYS restores stability to families in crisis. Counseling for trauma... Treatment for addiction... Life skills for teens at risk of dropping out of school... Parenting skills for young moms and single dads... Support for grandparents raising grandchildren...
425.226.4090
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66 Williams Ave S www.dare2smile.com Our Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday 8 to 5 • Thursday 7 to 3
RAYS gives strength during vulnerable times. Thank you, Renton, for giving RAYS strength.
We look forward to providing outstanding care for you, your family, and your friends.
We are honored to have your support.
Thanks Renton for your votes and for your selection of “Best Insurance Agent”!
for voting for us!
prices & selection in Renton • Best Over labels of wine •Over 100700labels of craft beer • in Boutique style wineries • We specialize 3 Free wine tastings a week • Wednesdays & Fridays 5:00-7:30pm
John Galluzzo, Agent
Flagship Wine Tasting All Day Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm 4605 NE 4th Street, Ste 4 • 425-254-8400 www.allthingswineonline.com
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Auto • Home • Life • Business Call: (425) 226-9239
Gets you back where you belong.®
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433 Park Ave. N., Renton WA 98057 jgalluzzo@farmersagent.com
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Please visit our Wish List at www.rays.org to learn how you can help.
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Coffee 1st Place | Liberty Café [2nd] Common Ground [3rd] Vince’s Coffee
Tavern/Pub 1st Place | Terrible Beauty [2nd] Whistle Stop [3rd] Dog & Pony
Wine Bar 1st Place | Red House [2nd] Vino at the Landing [3rd] All Things Wine
2010 Best of Renton
FOOD/RESTAURANT
Breakfast 1st Place | Plum Delicious [2nd] IHOP [3rd] Tommy’s Café Lunch 1st Place | Cedar River Smokehouse [2nd] Naan & Curry [3rd] Red House [ more BEST OF RENTON page 14 ]
Thank you for your years of support! “Your confidence and support is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU for voting us as 2010 Best of Renton.”
A Great Neighborhood Steak House
310 Wells Ave. S.
425-228-0759
REALTOR, CRS, ABR & ASP lisalam@marciemaxwell.com
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206.949.1696 www.marciemaxwell.com
www.armondos.com
819 Houser Way S.
HOURS: Mon-Thurs 11am to 9pm Friday 11am to 10pm Saturday 4pm to 10pm Sunday 4pm to 9pm
www.melrosegrill.com
425-254-0759
Open Daily at 5pm
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Associate Broker, REALTOR & CRS marcie@marciemaxwell.com
Ted Rodriguez & Family are proud to celebrate over 30 years in Renton!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at all locations! Outside Patio @ Rainier location • DJ, Prizes
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Family Restaurant
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HIGHLANDS
431-B RAINIER AVE S. 10707 SE CARR RD. 3901 NE 4TH ST. 425-228-6180 425-227-9104 425-271-5400 www.toreros-mexicanrestaurants.com
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Ted & Maria Rodriguez in 2008.
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Asian Cuisine 1st Place | Golden Peacock [2nd] Mandarin Palace [3rd] Gourmet Wok
[ BEST OF RENTON from page 13]
Family 1st Place | Red Robin [2nd] Plum Delicious [3rd] Whistle Stop Pizza 1st Place | Vince’s Pizzeria [2nd] Armondo’s [3rd] Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta House Fine Dining 1st Place | Melrose [2nd] Armondo’s [3rd] Red House
2010 Best of Renton
BUSINESS
Fitness Center 1st Place | LA Fitness [2nd] 24-hour Fitness [3rd] EH Fitness
Italian Cuisine 1st Place | Armondo’s [2nd] Vince’s Pizzeria [3rd] Bella Napoli
Hair Salon 1st Place | CD Danza Salon & Spa [2nd] Salon Tii Gavo [3rd] Salon Melini
Mexican Cuisine 1st Place | Torero’s [2nd] La Fuente [3rd] La Hacienda
Barber Shop 1st Place | Salon Tii Gavo [2nd] Highlands Barber Shop [3rd] Fairwood Cuts
Thai Cuisine 1st Place | Royal Orchid [2nd] Thai 65 [3rd] Thai on Highlands
[ more BEST OF RENTON page 16 ]
Thank you for all your votes! Dog Grooming: Hours Of Operation: Tues. - Sat. 8:00am - 5:30pm Doggie Daycare: Hours Of Operation: Tues. - Fri. 7:30am - 6:00pm Closed on Sun. & Mon.
FUZZY FRIENDS DOG GROOMING & DOGGIE DAYCARE
203 SW Sunset Blvd Renton 425-430-9599 www.myfuzzyfriends.net
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Thank you to all our Friends that voted for us! 2010-2011 A Season to Remember
Call 425-226-5529 or rentoncivictheater.org to order tickets
Thank you again to all our customers & friends, Beverly & David
Cedar Chest Antique Mall 916 S 3rd St • Renton, WA 98057
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Thanks for voting us the “Best Coffee Shop” in Renton!
Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria www.vincesitalian.com
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE SEPTEMBER 10TH – 25TH 2010
DRACULA
OCTOBER 22ND – NOVEMBER 6TH 2010
Thank you for voting us “Best Pizza” and “Best Italian” in Renton
PLAID TIDINGS
HOLLIDAY EDITION OF FOREVER PLAID DECEMBER 3RD – 18TH 2010
In appreciation, please present this ad &
Enjoy a FREE Pizza or Dinner Entree.
MOUSE TRAP
FEBRUARY 25TH – MARCH 12TH 2011
Purchase one dinner or pizza & two beverages at regular menu price & receive a second dinner or pizza of equal or lesser value for free.
HERE ON THE FLIGHT PATH APRIL 8TH – 23RD 2011
Please present coupon when ordering. Not valid with any other discount or promotion. Excludes Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. Expires 5/31/10. BURIEN (206) 246-1497 • SOUTH SEATTLE (206) 722-2116 RENTON (425) 226-8180 • FEDERAL WAY (253) 839-1496
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE JUNE 3RD – 18TH 2011
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“The Best Coffee on the Planet”
926 S. 3rd St.
Open 9am-9pm Daily
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Currently offering season tickets: 6 shows for only $100 per person!
50% Off Sale on all Furniture until May 9th!
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Guarantee yourself romance, adventure and a great date night six times a year close to home!
As a special thank you to all our customers that voted us “Best Antique Store” in Renton...we are having a
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A BIG Thank You to All Our Voters!!
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1st Place Winner - Shannon Luedtke
Winner of a $200 gift certificate to CD Danza Salon & Spa and a $100 gift certificate to Melrose Grill.
2nd Place Winner - Julie Fail
Winner of a $100 gift certificate to CD Danza Salon & Spa and a $100 gift certificate to Armondo’s CafÊ Italiano.
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Day Spa 1st Place | CD Danza Salon & Spa [2nd] Cedar River Day Spa [3rd] Salon Tii Gavo Nail Salon 1st Place | CD Danza Salon & Spa [2nd] CK Nails
[3rd] #1 Nail Pro/Unique Nails Nursery 1st Place | McLendon’s [2nd] Minter’s Earlington Greenhouse & Nursery [3rd] Alpine Nursery Senior Retirement Homes 1st Place |
Merrill Garden’s [2nd] The Lodge at Eagle Ridge [3rd] Evergreen Place Dry Cleaners 1st Place | Renton Cleaning Center [2nd] Ameri-Cleaners [3rd] Renton Village/Classic Cleaners [ more best of renton page 18]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you for voting us the 2010 “Best Asian Cuisine” www.goldenpeacockrest.netfirms.com
Phone: (425) 226-1802 • (425) 226-1803 14412 S.E. Petrovitsky Road Renton, WA 98058 Hours: 4:00-1:00, Monday Through Thursday 4:00-2:00, Friday and Saturday • 4:00-10:00, Sunday
Thanks for voting us “Best Pizza in Renton”
Join Us Tonight!
Opens at 3:00 on May 9th Dinner for Two - $30.50 May 7, 8 & 9 MAY 9
COMPLIMENTARY CARNATION (add $15.25 per person)
Pizza...Pasta... Sandwiches...
BBQ Pork • Egg Rolls • Cantonese Style Chow Mein General Tao’s Chicken • Mongolian Beef Vegetable Chow Yuk • Golden Special Rice
“You’ve tried the rest, now try the Best!”
Dine In or Take Out Non-Smoking Dining Room
425-228-7415
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DINE IN or TAKE OUT
3809 NE 4th St Renton
Thank You — for all your votes!
Jack Y. Chen, DDS 1717 NE 44th Street Renton, WA 98056
425.226.2684
Complimentary Teeth Whitening is included with an Adult New Patient Exam & Cleaning
Most Insurance Plans Accepted Movie Glasses Available Patient Financing Available New State-of-the-Art Facility
www.ImpressionsDentistry.com
Conveniently located off Exit 7 on 405 Next to McDonalds 355224
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Travel 1st Place | AAA Travel [2nd] Highlands Travel [3rd] Time Travel
IN THE NURSERY: Tomatoes & Vegetable Starts Organic Mulch Organic Fertilizers
20-50% Off Pottery
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Auto Service 1st Place | Jay’s Professional [2nd] Firestone [3rd] Bob Bridge Toyota Pawn Shops 1st Place | Ben’s Loans
Renton’s Neighborhood Nursery and Garden Center
Estate Planning Wills Living Trusts Powers of Attorney Probate Health Care Directives Elder Law Medicaid Planning Estate Tax Planning Community Property Agreements
13043 Renton Ave S Just West of the Renton Airport To see our tomato list and sign up for our newsletter go to: www.mintersnursery.com Hours: Daily 10:00AM to 6:00PM Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00PM
425-255-7744
425.227.8700 Conveniently located in the Evergreen Building at 15 South Grady Way, Suite 249
See us on facebook
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Thanks for all your votes! CD Danza Spa & Salon WWW.CDDANZA.COM
It’s all about you. A simple philosophy - but one we take very seriously. Where do you want to go? Be true to yourself. Get into taking care of yourself (if you won’t who will?) and there’s no better place to begin a beautiful story about you than at CD Danza Salon & Spa, a place where our passion is making you look and feel incredible.
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717 S. 4th St. • Renton 425-793-8000
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Serving families for 36 years
150 Varieties of Tomatoes
Fox Farm, Earth-Juice, Advanced Nutrients
Casino 1st Place | Freddies Club [2nd] Diamond Lil’s [3rd] Silver Dollar
THANK YOU RENTON!
Fresh from our Greenhouses:
Spring Vegetable Starts Fresh annuals Huge Perennial selection Ornamental Trees 100+ Varieties of Roses Dwarf fruit trees Asian Pears Go Greener-Grow Your Own!
[2nd] Pawn X-Change [3rd] Super Pawn
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Gift/Specialty 1st Place | Happy Delusions [2nd] Cugini Florest [3rd] All Things Wine
2010 Best of Renton
shopping [ best of renton from page 18]
Pet Store 1st Place | Pet Smart [2nd] Pet Pros [3rd] Fairwood Pet Center
[3rd] Renton Village Shopping Center Jewelry 1st Place | Garland Jewelers [2nd] Fred Meyer Jewelry [3rd] Jewelry Exchange
Shopping Center 1st Place | The Landing Furniture [2nd] Fred Meyer Shopping Center 1st Place | IKEA [2nd] Target [3rd] Fred Meyer
Thank you for voting us “Best Lunch” & “Best Family Restaurant”!
[ more best of renton page 20 ]
TAURA FAMILY RES
Hate to wait?
I want my clients to know that I thank them for their loyalty for the last 40 years. I look forward to assisting you with your Real Estate needs!
(425)227-6881
Come to Renton’s most unique Steakhouse. Throw peanut shells on the floor, enjoy our hot, fresh, homemade yeast rolls and try our corn-fed steaks. All this is done with Texas Roadhouse hosptality.
Mary Lou Gustine-Nelson Real Estate Sales
YOU WILL LOVE IT!
425.255.2161 cell: 206.790.3686
Breakfast served all day!
$3.00 off any breakfast or lunch or $5.00 off any dinner (4-8pm) Not valid with any other offer. Not valid on Mother’s Day.
423 S Third St • Renton 353862
225 Southwest 7th Street Renton, WA 98057 www.jimmymacsroadhouse.com
h our patio wit Come relax on or a Margarita! ine Washington W
We serve American Homestyle Cooking!
~ Ask about our in-house rewards program ~ 354247
3212 NE Sunset Blvd (Renton Highlands) Renton, WA 98056 | 425-255-8510
Thank you! Thank you to our mentors and preceptors for helping us provide real-world training to our medical students. HealthPoint, through our partnership with A.T. Still University, is educating the doctors of the future right here in your community.
Thank you to our wonderful clients and pets for voting us one of the BEST in Renton!
We’re grateful for the support of the following physicians and organizations: • Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation • Midwives at Valley Medical Center • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center • Valley Medical Center • Women’s & Family Health Specialists • HealthPoint Renton
For information on becoming a mentor organization or helping young people explore the field of medicine, call 425-203-0452, or visit www.healthpointchc.org 354165
Monday thru Friday 7 AM to 7 PM 17604 110th Avenue Southeast • Renton
(425) 228-1002 • www.sgvh.com
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Give us a call. If we are on a wait, we will put you on the list. Call us at:
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2010 Best of Renton
Antique Store 1st Place | St. Charle’s Place [2nd] Park Ave. Antiques [3rd] Antique Country Station Hardware 1st Place | McLendon’s [2nd] Ace Hardware [3rd] Lowe’s
2010 Best of Renton
kids
people
Daycare 1st Place | Kindercare [2nd] Harmony Childcare [3rd] Phoenix Montessori
Volunteer 1st Place | Linda Middlebrooks [2nd] King Parker [3rd] Ryan Runge/Jay Biederman
Learning 1st Place | Highlands Preschool [2nd] Cedar River Montessori [3rd] Kumon Math & Reading Centers
Firefighter 1st Place | Steve Winter [2nd] Richard Jahn [3rd] Mark Peterson
Police Officer Activities 1st Place | 1st Place | Craig Johnson Renton Community Center [2nd] Thaddeus Kerkhoff [2nd] Henry Moses Aquatic Center [3rd] Jim Gould [3rd] Castle Ice [ more best of renton page 21 ]
Appliance 1st Place | King ‘n Bunnys Appliances [2nd] Lowe’s [3rd] Fry’s
Flying Pie Pizzeria
Thanks to our loyal customers and to all of you who voted us Best Insurance! Edward Tasca ~ Insurance Specialist
425-277-3722
1630 Duvall Ave NE Renton, 98059 www.1630hair.com
Open 7 days a week Serving pizza, calzones, grinder subs, full salad bar & ice cream
Edward Tasca Ins. Agency Inc.
“Pizza with Pride”
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Auto-Home-Life-Business
400 Olympia Ave NE • Renton, 98056 425-235-4660 • etasca1@farmersagent.com
Two locations to serve you: 12642 164th Ave. SE • Renton 30 Front Street S. • Issaquah (425) 228-8012 (425) 391-2407 Store hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm • Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm Sun 12noon-9:00pm • Pizza by the Slice - daily until 3:00pm
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A Big THANK YOU to the Best Clients in Renton for voting for us as “Best of Renton 2010”!
Family Friendly Environment “Families serving Families”
Thanks Renton for voting us "Best Travel Agency"
425-793-9501 1306 Union Ave. NE
Your Full Service Travel agencY! Travel to All Destinations
WO R L DW I D E
(next to DOL)
Travel Service for Over 20 Years Airlines • Cruises • Tours • Free Price Quotes!
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
425-226-8900 352641
or
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Karaoke & Margarita Specials! 3pm - 6pm Happy Hour
800-368-8779
333 Rainier Ave. N, Suite 104 • Renton
www.highlandstravel.com
NoHomelessKids Benefit Lunch
Bob Bridge
Thursday, May 13th Noon – 1PM
Thank you for your votes! Helen, Russ & Gordy 2842 NE Sunset Blvd. (next to Dollar Tree)
425.226.2111
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Pied Piper Preschool Thanks for all your votes!!
TOYOTA / SCION
Thank you to our loyal customers...and... Thank you for your votes!!
Kids shouldn’t be homeless!
More Info/RSVP by May 5th: maryb@vision-house.org or 425-228-6356
425-228-4700
Located @ Renton Methodist Church 2201 Northeast Fourth St. Renton, Washington 98056 Phone: 425-591-1195 Email: piedpiperpreschool.org Contact Sandra Stephens, Director, director@piedpiperpreschool.org for more information
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www.bobbridgetoyota.com
Serving Renton for 35years!
www.NoHomelessKids.org
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Pediatrician 1st Place | Dr. David Christopher [2nd] Dr. Michael Anderson [3rd] Dr. Gary German
Insurance 1st Place | Jim Sullivan [2nd] Kent Bradford [3rd] David Varelia
Physician 1st Place | Dr. Howard Miller [2nd] Dr. Amid Joshi [3rd] Dr. Cheryl Hayes
Real Estate 1st Place | Marcie Maxwell [2nd] Ryan Runge [3rd] Lorraine Klopenstein/Nate Thornton
Chiropractor 1st Place | Dr. Rod Handley [2nd] Sullivan Chiropractic [3rd] Corbin Chiropractic
Dentist 1st Place | Dr. Jack Chen [2nd] Dr. Kirk King [3rd] Dr. H.T. Tran
Attorney 1st Place | Dan Kellogg [2nd] Frank Davidson [3rd] Gary Faul
Teacher 1st Place | Shirley Redburn [2nd] Catherine Jex [3rd] Mrs. Mary Ormiston
Antique Country Station
handcrafted treasures
Financial 1st Place | Gene Heuschel [2nd] Robert McCorkle [3rd] Kirk Merrill 2
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Thanks for all your votes!
We Buy Antiques!
Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sun 11-5 • Fri & Sat 11-7 • Closed Mondays
918 S. 3rd St. Renton, WA 98057 425-235-6449 r2021m@aol.com ebay - mrsantique1
Dr. Wood and the entire staff at Animal Health Care Center would like to thank everyone that voted for AHCC in the “Best of Renton.” Serving our customers and their pets continue to be the reason we work so hard every day to provide the best pet care possible. We thank each of you for your loyalty & support over the years and into the future.
Thank you for voting us "Best Nursery"
Remember Mother's Day with a Hanging Basket!
Sincerely, Dr. Tracy Wood & the staff at AHCC
Alpine Nursery Inc. Family Owned & Operated
Animal Health Care of Renton
504 Renton Ctr. Wy SW #3 • Renton
425-203-9000
16023 SE 144th St. • Renton, WA 98059
425-255-1598
www.AHRenton.com
Directions: Head east on NE 4th Street, right on 160th Ave. Continue to 144th and turn left. 354248
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brought to you by DTR! Saturday, May 15 @ 2pm 924 S. 3rd Ave • 425.255.6078 happydelusions.wordpress.com
Winner 2009 “Best Antique Store”
Authentic Thai Cuisine 425-271-4219
104 Rainier Ave. S. Renton, WA 98055
Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thank you Renton for voting us Best Asian Cuisine!
5.00 off
$ LUNCH or DINNER
When you purchase 2 Entrees
• Mon, Wed, Fri 8am - 8pm • Tues & Thurs 8am - 6pm • Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun Closed
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1 coupon per table. With coupon only. Gratuity not included. Cannot be combined with any other discount/promo. Cash value 1/20¢.
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Un Dis Co Ver Ed
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Thank you for voting for Us!
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