The results are in. The
ballots are counted.
Readers of The News-Re-
view have told us what
they think helps make
Douglas County such
a special place. Their
choices are contained in
this unique advertising
section – The Reader’s

Last fall, we published
a full page question-
naire four times in The
News-Review asking our
readers who receive the
newspaper at their home
to tell us who are their
favorite businesses, plac-
es and things in Douglas

readers fi lled in lots of
blank spaces and we are
pleased to bring you the

Ten readers, who fi lled in
the complete ballot, won a
$50 gift certifi cate to enjoy
a shopping spree at one
of Douglas County’s favor-
ite discount stores –Fred

This section represents
the opinions of the readers
who responded to our bal-
lot. If your favorites did not
win this year, be sure to
vote in the 2010 Reader’s

Thank you for filling in the blanks
The News-Review asked our readers to fill in 113 blanks
on the 2009 Reader’s Choice ballot and to mail them back to
us with every blank filled in. Thank you for taking the time
to let us know who your favorites are.
The reward to our readers for answering every question of
this year’s ballot was a chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate
to Fred Meyer, a Reader’s Choice Favorite.

The gift certificates may be claimed at The News-Review
office at 345 NE Winchester, Roseburg, anytime after
Friday, January 29, 2010. Winners must have
photo identification. Gift certificates must be claimed
by March 31, 2010 or will be forfeited.

Steve Perry - Winston
Sonya Everalls - Wilbur
Diana Harland - Roseburg
Leona McClain - Winston
Geri Drivon - Winchester
Shelley Macbeth - Roseburg
Randi Wolls - Myrtle Creek
Marilyn Holloway - Roseburg
Dennis O’Neill - Roseburg
Eileen S. McKenzie - Sutherlin

Mark Pedotti, along with his half
brothers Anton and Nove Ciapusci,
immigrated to the United States in
the 1870’s. Settling in Mendocino
County California, they established
a vineyard, bonded winery, tanbark,
and railroad ties operation, raised
cattle and operated a hotel, bar
and restaurant. In the mid 1920’s,
Mark Pedotti sold his interest in the
winery and hotel to his brothers.

Alex Pedotti, who was
born in 1903 was the patriarch of the
Pedotti family and the oldest son of
Mark and Mathilda Pedotti. As a
young man, Alex worked to establish
and maintain the family vineyard.
Alex, who passed away February
2002, was often seen sitting at his
table at Pedottis in Sutherlin. We

are proud to share with our patrons
some of our family history by serving
the fruit of the vine, Edmeads
Zinfandel, from 100 year old vines
from the Ciapusci Vineyards.

An Italian restaurant was
established at the Sutherlin site in
1991 by Bob and Dory Schirmer. In
February of 1997, Alex’s son Dave,
while looking for donations for his
car club, stopped in to see Dory.
Upon receiving the donation, Dave
asked her if she would be interested
in selling the restaurant ... the rest is

Pedotti’s is a part of our community supporting events that foster friends, family, and fun!

your ride through Douglas County’s
best biking country. You will pass
wineries, historic farms, cross a
covered bridge and ride along the

Helens’ goal is to bring more
people to Roseburg and help those
who cannot help themselves.

since 1957.
• Friendly Kitchen
• Doc Stewart Baseball Team
• Altrusa
• Women’s Bowling Assoc. (local & national)
• Director of the Or. State Bowling League
• Chair Fundraiser for the National Bowling