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Award Winners List 2013 Quality •

AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Body Shop Abra Auto Body Best Auto Repair Shop Happy’s Auto Best Car Wash Pony Express Best Domestic Car Dealership Stillwater Motors Best Gas Station Kwik Trip Best Import Car Dealership Stillwater Motors

Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Best New Car Salesman Corey Moutrey - Stillwater Motors

BANKING & FINANCIAL

Best Insurance Company State Farm

Best Oil Change Stillwater Motors

Best Accountant/CPA Josh Mack - Ahola, Mac & Associates

Best Investment Firm Edward Jones

Best Tire Store Fred’s Tire

Best Accounting Firm Customized Accounting

Best Tax Preparation Ahola, Mack & Associates

Best Towing Company Stillwater Towing

Best Bank Lake Elmo Bank

EDUCATION

Best Truck Dealership Fury Motors

Best Credit Union City & County Credit Union

Best Used Car Dealer Stillwater Motors

Best Financial Planner Dana Erickson - Thrivent Financial

Best Used Car Salesman Corey Moutrey - Stillwater Motors

Best Insurance Agent Greg Nygard American Family Insurance

WE DO IT ALL! • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Tune-Ups • Alignments • Plows • Keyless Entry • Auto Starts • Timing Belts • Radiators • Transmissions • Custom Exhaust • All Gaskets • Air Conditioning • Water Pumps • Heater Cores • All Belts & Hoses • Lighting • Electrical • Lift & Level Kits • All Fluid Flushes • Complete Drivetrain & Front End Services • Tires For Anything!

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Voted BEST Tire Store! STILLWATER 14520 60th St. SW

651-439-0403 www.fredstireandservice.net

Best Book Clubs Legends South Best Business School University of Minnesota Best College Century College Category Continues


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BEST Domestic Dealership BEST Used Car Dealership BEST New Car salesman: Corey Moutray BEST Used Car Salesman: Corey Moutray BEST Place To Buy A Import Car BEST Place For A Oil Change “St. Croix Valley’s ONLY FULL SERVICE Dealer!”

HOME OF THE OFFICIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED VEHICLES

Celebrating 91 Years! 5900 STILLWATER BLVD. N. STILLWATER MN

651-439-4333 800-544-3592

COMPLETE COLLISION CENTER NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! SERVICE & PARTS OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Mon. - Fri. 7am - 6pm, Sat. 8am - 4pm


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Award Winners List 2013 Quality •

Education Continued

Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Best Montessori School St. Croix Montessori School

Best Teacher Mr. Lumby Stillwater Junior High School

Best Preschool Sunny Hill Preschool

Best Tutoring Program Huntington

Best Principal Chuck Ochaki Stillwater Junior High School

Best University UW - River Falls

Best Private School St. Croix Catholic School

FOOD & DRINK

Best Buffet Mongolian Barbeque

Best Asian Shanghai Bistro

Best Candy Store Tremblay’s Sweet Shop

Best Bakery Bread Art

Best Catering Lake Elmo Inn

Best Barbecue Smalley’s Caribbean BBQ

Best Vocational School Globe University

Best Cup of Coffee Daily Grind

Best Beer/Bar Mad Capper

Best Deli Brine’s Market

Best PTA Lake Elmo PTA

Best Breakfast Joseph’s Family Restaurant

Best Public School Lily Lake Elementary School

Best Brunch Water Street Inn

Best Desserts Lake Elmo Inn

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We’re Grateful for the Support of

Our Community.

We became Edward Jones financial advisors because we wanted to be part of a firm that truly puts its clients’ needs first. We believe our longterm investment philosophy, conveniently located offices and personal, face-to-face approach show our commitment to helping the people in the communities we serve every single day.

Voted “Best Financial Planner” 2 Years in a Row A financial services organization like no other

On behalf of Edward Jones and our branch offices, it gives us great pride to have been named Reader’s Choice Best Investment Firm by the Stillwater Gazette. This recognition wouldn’t have been possible without your support, and for that we are grateful. Jess T Peterson Financial Advisor

Bonnie L Bakke, AAMS® Financial Advisor

5995 Oren Ave N Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-0468

275 South Third Street Suite 102 Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-9062

• Wide range of products and services • Retirement strategies • Annuities • Life insurance • Mutual funds • Health insurance • And other benefits of membership

Call today.

Dana Olson Erickson ChFC®, CASL®, CLTC Financial Consultant 204 S. Third Street Stillwater, MN 55082

651-439-7091

Insurance products issued or offered by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, 800-8474836, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. They are also licensed insurance agents of Thrivent Financial. For additional important disclosure information, please visit Thrivent.com/disclosures.

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Award Winners List 2013 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Food & Drink Continued

Best Dinner Marx Fusion Bistro Best Ethnic Aristo’s Best Family Dining Joseph’s Family Restaurant Best Hamburger Patriot’s Tavern Best Happy Hour Smalley’s Caribbean BBQ Best Health Food Store River Valley Co-op Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Nelson’s Ice Cream

Best Italian Luna Rosa Best Liquor Store Haskell’s Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Len’s Family Foods Best Lunch Leo’s Best Margarita Nacho Mama’s Best Meat Market Brine’s Market Best Mexican Acapulco Restaurante Mexicano Category Continues

Serving the St. Croix Area Since 1985

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS DECKS • ADDITIONS • REMODELING CUSTOM BUILT HOMES

651-439-0189 New Home Builder Roofing Company

10 Yr Labor Limited ty Warran

www.jghause.com Financing Available

Licensed • Insured • MN Lic. #(BC00) 5350 • WI Lic. #7969


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Award Winners List 2013 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Food & Drink Continued

Best Pizza Grand Pizza Best Popcorn Candyland Best Romantic Restaurant Marx Wine Bar Best Seafood Dock Caf Best Sports Bar Buffalo Wild Wings Best Steakhouse Phil’s Tara Hideaway Best Supermarket Cub Foods

Best Sushi Shanghai Bistro Best Wine/Bar Domacin

Thank You to Our Customers for Voting Us

HEALTH & BEAUTY

“BEST BUFFET”

Best Aesthetic Center Skinpros - Bettylou Robinson

in the Valley!

Best Colorist Liz - Regis Salon Best Fitness Center Victory Fitness Best Hair Japa Salon Category Continues

1490 W Frontage Rd • Stillwater, MN 651-351-5048 • MongolianBBQStillwater.com

THANK YOU VOTERS! for having the confidence in me to name me:

Best Lawyer / Attorney SPECIALIZING IN FAMILY LAW & MEDIATION

1970 Northwestern Ave., Suite 100 • Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone: (651) 342-1856 • www.susanolsonlaw.com Fax: (651) 342-1778

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Award Winners List 2013 Quality •

Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Best Tanning Boss Tanning

Best Art Gallery Kelley Gallery

Best Fence Company Dakota Unlimited

Best Weight Control Center Uncommon Age Studio

Best Arts & Crafts Store Michael’s

Best Fireplace Store Fireside

Best Yoga Pure Yoga

Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Kitchens of Stillwater

Best Flooring Store Larry’s Flooring Store

HOME & GARDEN

Best Carpet Cleaning Servicemaster

Best Furniture Store McCormack’s Furniture

Best Concrete Company Concrete Arts

Best Gutter Company Fresh Start Builders

Best Deck Company Handeman Services

Best Handyman Handeman Services

Health & Beauty Continued

Best Laser Hair Removal Rejuvenate - Hudson Best Manicure/Pedicure Natural Nails Best Massage Therapy Pure Yoga Best Personal Trainer Marty Larson - Uncommon Age Best Spa Just For Me Best Stylist Laura - Regis

Best Air Duct Cleaning Webster Home Services Inc. Best Antique Store Staples Mill Best Appliance Store Lowe’s

Best Electrician Linner Electric Category Continues

COMPLETE ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION SERVICE CUSTOMIZED ACCOUNTING, L.L.C.

Thank You For Voting Us Best Funeral Home.

Complete Funeral And Cremation Provider Serving MN & WI 2800 Curve Crest Blvd. NW Corner of Hwy 36 & 5 Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-5511 • www.bradshawfuneral.com

Thank You for Voting Us Best Tax Preparation Accounting Ken Harycki, C.P.A. Tax Services: Corporate • Individual Partnership • LLC Not For Profit 1825 CURVE CREST BLVD, SUITE 100 • STILLWATER, MN 55082 (651) 439-7007 • Ken@cpastillwater.com


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Award Winners List 2013 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Home & Garden Continued

Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware Best Heating & Air Company Apollo Heating Best Home Improvement Store Menards Best Hot Tub Store Valley Pools & Spas Best House Cleaning Maid Pro Best Interior Design McCormack’s Furniture Best Kitchen Store Cooks of Crocus Hill

Best Landscaping & Garden Center Abrahamson Nurseries Best Landscaping Services Abrahamson Nurseries Best Lawn Care Service Ring Lawn Care Best Light Store Let There Be Light Best Paint Store Abbott Paint Best Pest Control Darwin Pest Control Best Plumbing Company Stillwater Plumbing Category Continues

he heart of Downtow 20 years in t n Stillw g n i t a br ater e l e C THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

“BEST CUP OF COFFEE”

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Located under Rafters in the back of the building. River View 317 S. Main St. 651-430-3207

For Voting Us The BEST! BEST Landscape Service BEST Nursery Abrahamson Nurseries is a full service landscape and design company, a full service garden center, and a greenhouse grower. We offer a wide selection of landscape plants, hardscape materials, tools, and garden decor for your yard. Whether you are looking for trees, shrubs, perennials, or annuals, we offer many choices. Our experienced designers and knowledgeable staff can work with you to select the varieties that will work best in your yard. From renovating an entire yard to planting a single tree, we look forward to working with you. SCANDIA 20021 St. Croix Trail N. Scandia, MN 55073 651.433.2431

STILLWATER 2100 Tower Drive Stillwater, MN 55082 651.439.2140

ST. CROIX FALLS 1257 State Road 35 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715.483.3040

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Award Winners List 2013 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

4(!.+ 9/5 FOR CHOOSING

Best Window Cover Store Hirshfield’s

Home & Garden Continued

Best Pool Store Paragon Pool Best Remodeling Company Fresh Start Builders Best Residential Painting Company Elite Finisher Inc.

MEDICAL Best Allergist Dr. Lou Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Best Chiropractor Hall Chiropractic

Best Roofing Company JG Hause Construction Best Siding Company Arrow Building Center

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Best Clinic Stillwater Medical Group

Best Vacuum Store Oreck Best Window Company Andersen Windows

Best Dentist Office Dr. Ted Johnson

Category Continues

For Choosing Us As The Area’s Best Remodeling Co.

“Love what you’ve done with your home!” License numbers: MN BC454532 & WI 981181

901 6th Ave. S. Stillwater MN • 651-430-2412 www.freshstartmn.com

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Award Winners List 2013 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Medical Continued

Best Dermatologist Dr. Cronk - Dermatology Consultants Best Doctor Stillwater Medical Group Best Emergency Room Lakeview Hospital Best Hearing Center Miracle Ear Best Hospital Lakeview Hospital

Best Ophthalmologist/ Eye Care Doctor Associated Eye Care

For Voting Us The BEST Preschool!

Best Optometrist/Eye Glass Store Associated Eye Care Best Orthodontist Dr. Donna Stenberg Best Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Andrea Saterbak St. Croix Orthopedics Best Pediatrician Dr. Bijan Shayegan Stillwater Medical Group

Best Lasik Associated Eye Care

Best Pharmacy Walgreens

Best OB/GYN Dr. Ozel

Category Continues

Where a child’s First school experience Is warm and sunny!

PLAN FOR SUMMER!!!

Register Sunny Hill is offering two summer sessions! NOW June and/or July For Fall! Tuesdays and Thursdays • 9 to 3 pm 813 W. Myrtle St. Stillwater MN • 651-430-2469 www.sunnyhillpreschoolmn.com

WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN REPAINT? Unsurpassed Quality Painting Premium work for the price RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Interior/Exterior • Textured Ceilings • Color Selection Help • Homes • Offices

• Cabinetry - Painted, Stained/Varnished • Trim - Stain/Varnish And Enamel • Drywall Patching

Water Damage Repair / Popcorn Ceiling Removal OWNER OPERATED FREE ESTIMATES DRUG FREE WORK ZONE

St. Paul & East Suburbs

Lead Paint Certified

651-403-1458 www.elitefinisher.com


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Award Winners List 2013 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Medical Continued

Best Plastic Surgeon Dr. James Hoffman - Woodwinds Best Urgent Care Clinic Stillwater Medical Group

OTHER SHOPPING/SERVICES

Long-lasting beauty and protection for your home

Best Florist Rose Floral Best Funeral Home Bradshaw Funeral Home Best Gift Shop Yonna’s Hallmark

Aura Exterior Paint

Aura®Exterior creates a smooth and extremely durable finish that withstands even the toughest environments.

Best Hotel/Motel AmericInn

Best Book Store Valley Bookseller Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange

Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa Best Lawyer/Attorney Susan Olson

Best Childcare KinderCare Best Employment Services Manpower

Best Limo/Car Service Luxury Limo Services Category Continues

White Bear Lake 651-429-3316 • St. Paul 651-698-5518 • Stillwater 651-439-9695

Linda J. Besk says… “THANK YOU READERS for choosing me as THE BEST REALTOR for 2013” I am honored!

Serving the St. Croix Valley since 1982

BEST REALTOR For the past 31 years, in every transaction, my goal has always been to serve each Buyer and Seller with Honesty, Integrity and Commitment.


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Award Winners List 2013 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Other Shopping/Services Continued

Best Moving Company Good Guys Best Nanny Service Jennifer Cass Best Pet Grooming Paw and Claws Best Pet Store Atlas Pet Supply Best Photographer Judd Sather - Studio J Best Tattoo Parlor Tatts by Zapp Best Taxi Stillwater Taxi

Best Toy/Hobby Store Michael’s Best Veterinary Clinic Rivertown Animal Hospital

Ted Johnson, DDS

REAL ESTATE Best Apartment Community Terra Springs Best Assisted Living Boutwells Landing Best Mortgage Lender Stacy Houge Best New Home Builder JG Hause Construction Category Continues

• Satisfaction Guaranteed • Bonded And Insured THANK YOU for Voting Us The Best House Cleaning Service

For Voting us the BEST Dental Office In Stillwater! We are constantly striving to create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for the benefit of our patients and ourselves. Believing there is no substitute for prevention, our practice philosophy is geared toward educating our patients to make informed decisions on how to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth and smile.

• Recommend 6 month dental exams • Teeth cleaning • White fillings • Crowns and bridges • Veneers and dentures – full and partial • Restoration of implants • Family friendly • Root canals • Simple extractions

5995 Oren Ave N Stillwater, MN

651-439-7071 www.tedjohnsondds.com 11240 Stillwater Blvd.Lake Elmo, MN • 651-704-0600

New Patients Welcome! Current Patients Appreciated!

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OAK RIDGE PLACE Senior Living An Independent & Assisted Living Community in Stillwater o Tw & One room Bed ments rt Apa ilable! Ava

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Thank You For Voting Us BEST Senior Apartments 2 Years Running!

6060 Oxboro Ave N, Stillwater, MN | 651-439-8034 Visit us at www.oakridgeplace.net

Congratulations to Dr. Julie Cronk for being voted Best Dermatologist in Stillwater/St. Croix Valley! Dr. Cronk sees patients for skin cancer and Mohs surgery at our 7oodbury and Vadnais eights ofwces. Dermatology Consultants is one of the oldest and largest dermatology practices in the 6Yin Cities 1ur $oard certiƂed dermatologists offer general dermatology cosmetic dermatology sMin cancer treatment and surgery 1ur ofƂces are located in 'agan 5t 2aul Vadnais Heights and Woodbury. Call 651-209-1600 for an appointment. dermatologyconsultants.com


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Award Winners List 2013 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Real Estate Continued

Best Real Estate Agent Linda Besk - Edina Realty Best Real Estate Company Edina Realty Best Retirement Community Boutwells Landing Best Senior Apartments Oak Ridge Place Best Title Company Burnet Title

RECREATION Best Bicycle Shop Chilkoot Cafe & Cyclery Best Boat Dealer Gardy’s Sport Center

Best Driving Range Applewood Best Golf Course Stillwater Country Club

Category Continues

Family Owned and operated in the Valley for over 24 years!

Thank you for voting us BEST AUTO REPAIR

Save Time and Money Service and Repairs Done Right the First Time!! • Offering complete automobile and light truck repair and services on import and domestic • Same day service for most repairs

“WE EARN YOUR TRUST”

care for your pets.

Best Dance Studio Larkin Dance Studio

Best Golf Equipment Dick’s

• Helping customers make wise decisions regarding repairs

Compassionate, excep tional

Front (l to r): Tammy Waldon, Tanya McConaughey, Joan Thomsen, Happy Thomsen (Sr)

Thank you for choosing us as the best animal hospital!

Our award-winning hospital was designed with pets and people in mind. To support our mission to offer high quality, compassionate care, we created a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the technology needed to provide the best veterinary medical, dental and surgical care in a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your pet and family.

Back (l to r): Happy Thomsen (Jr): Dave Kral, Mark Schlenker, Ryan Walters, Leon Briggs, Tony Kizer

1730 Industrial Blvd • Stillwater • 651.439.0581 1-800-468-0601 • www.stillwaterauto.com Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

135 New England Place · Stillwater, MN 55082 651.430.2229 phone · 651.430.3233 fax www.rivertownanimalhospital.com

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For Voting Us Best in Breakfast and Best in Family Dining!

For Voting Josh Mack as BEST Accountant and Ahola, Mack & Associates as BEST Tax Preparation!

$25 Off for New Clients

Oh, You Shouldn’t Have... But We’re Glad You Did! Thanks for voting us the tops in multiple categories for this year’s Readers Choice Awards! We are thankful to be a part of this community and look forward to giving you and your family “Vision For A Lifetime.”

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• Small Business Services • Tax Return Preparation • Representation before the IRS • Relocation Tax Issues

• Tax Planning • Financial Planning • Other State Tax Return Preparation

We Are Committed To Serving All Your Financial Needs!

Ahola, Mack & Associates, Ltd. 1815 Northwestern Avenue S, Suite 4 • Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone: 651-430-1064 • Fax: 651-430-1588 www.aholamackcpa.com

• Best LASIK • Best Ophthalmologist / Eye Care • Best Optometrist / Eye Glass Store


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Stillwater’s Own Margaritasville

Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

Best Gymnastics Rising Stars

Best Place For Children’s Party LumberYard Hockey & Sports Center

Best Hockey Equipment Store Dave’s Sporting Goods

Best Place To Bowl Stillwater Bowl

Best Indoor Water Park Country Inn & Suites

Best Place To Gamble St. Croix Casino

Best Marina Bayport Marina

Best Place To Hear Live Music PD Pappy’s

Best Martial Arts The Edge Martial Arts

Best Rec Center St. Croix Valley Recreation Center

Best Motorcycle Dealer St. Croix Harley Davidson

Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Century Power

Recreation Continued

Best Outdoor Water Park Wilderness Resort - Wisconsin Dells

Thank You

For Voting Us The Best Margarita in the St. Croix Valley!

To Show Our Appreciation...

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Sun. - Thurs 11:30AM - 9PM Fri. & Sat. 11:30AM - 11PM

Category Continues

FOR VOTING US THE BEST HOT TUB STORE!

Escape In A Hot Tub From Marquis Marquis hot tubs provide the space, comfort & ease to escape to tranquility.

Of Hudson St. Croix Valley’s Complete Source For Pools & Spas • Sales • Service • Supplies

593 Schommer Dr. Hudson WI • 715-381-0111 • www.hudsonvalleypools.com

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u o Y k n Tha CELEBRATING 63 YEARS DANCING

“ T H E L A R K I N W AY ”

Larkin Dance Studio 3000 3 000 Whit White B Bear A Avenue ~ Maplewood, M l d Mi Minnesota t 651.770.0764 ~ LarkinDanceStudio.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST ALLERGIST!


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Award Winners List 2013 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

RELIGION

Recreation Continued

Best Ski/Snowboard Store 45 Degrees Best Sporting Goods Store Dave’s Sporting Goods

Best Church Choir/Music Program St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Mahtomedi

Best Summer Camp Hidden Pines Ranch Best Travel Agency Tubby Lohmer’s

Best Church Youth Group Trinity Lutheran Church Best Pastor Pastor Joel Martin Christ Lutheran Church Marine on St. Croix Best Place of Worship Trinity Lutheran Church Best Vacation Bible School Christ Lutheran Church Marine on St Croix

For Voting Us As The BEST Fitness Center

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14725 60th St. • Stillwater

651.439.0998

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Sat: 9am-6pm Sun:11am-5pm

THANK YOU VOTERS!

#1 Manicure/Pedicure!

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3rd Year Recipient of the Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Private School!

Kindergarten through 8th grade registration for Fall 2013 underway

Ark Angels Preschool Open House Sunday, May 5 • 3-5pm Enter the preschool from 218 E Willard Street

621 3rd Street South, Stillwater MN • 651-439-5581 Check out www.stcroixcatholic.org to learn more about SCCS

VOTED D BES BEST WEIGHT CONTROL CENTER

DR. DANIAL A. HALL DR. LOIS J. HALL

Kettlebells | Pilates | Gyrotonics | Nutrition | Shiatsu Massage Yoga | Circuit Training | Cross Core 180 and more!

www.UncommonAge.com | 651-430-0077 450 N. Main Street, Stillwater, MN www.uncommonageblog.com

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Gentle Family Care Acupuncture Auto Accident Injuries Work/Personal Injuries Proven Weight Loss Program Same Day Appointments

Voted Best Chiropractor 3 Years Running!

13999 60th St. N. Stillwater www.hall-chiro.com


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Award Winners List 2013

Best

Us The Truck Dealership

Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

STYLE & FASHION Best Baby/Infant Store Mama Luna Best Boutique Stella’s Best Bridal Shop Our Shop Best Children’s Clothing Store Kohl’s Best Thrift Shop Goodwill Best Dry Cleaners Shorty’s Cleaners

Best Eyeware Associated Eye care Best Jewelry Store Gaalaas Jewelers Best Men’s Clothing Store 45 Degrees

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL • Up to 5 qts of Major Brand Oil • New oil filter • 27 Point visual inspection

Best Shoe Store Famous Footwear

Non Chrysler vehicles $21.95. No appointment necessary. Diesels & synthetic oil additional, tax & shop supplies extra. Expires 5/31/13.

Best Shopping Center Woodbury Lakes

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Best Specialty Clothing Store 45 Degrees Best Women’s Clothing Store Herberger’s

11144 Stillwater Blvd. Lake Elmo, MN

651-777-1316 • 800-717-1316 www .F ury M otors . net

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Thank You for Voting Us Best Orthodontics!

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51 Community Newspapers Over 650,000 Minnesota Homes

1395 Curve Crest Boulevard Stillwater 651 439 1966 www.stenbergorthodontics.com

Voted The BEST Caterer and BEST Desserts in the valley.

Catering Professionals

- Full Service Catering on-site or at a location of your choice. - Enjoy the same level of excellence as at our restaurant. - Trusted members of the community for over 25 years.

Our gracious staff will take great care of you! John & Christine Schiltz

Lake Elmo 3442 Lake Elmo Avenue

651-777-8495 www.lakeelmoinn.com

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