you voted. we counted.
2013 READERS’ CHOICE
winners
St. Croix Valley area stillwatergazette.com
look inside to find out who won best
2 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
Thank You for voting us “Best Brunch” 2013
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
3
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!
$
16
95
OIL CHANGE & TIRE ROTATION • Change Filter • Add up to 5 qts 10W-30 • Rotate 4 tires • Safety Check
Shop Supplies & EPA charges extra. Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers. Exp. 5/31/13 See FRED’s TIRE for details
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
4 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
#
For Voting Stillwater Motors
1
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
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
5
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
Category Continues
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.
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
20328PC R11-11
©2011 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
201103348
6 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
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
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
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
7
8 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
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
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
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”
{
FRESH BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AND HAND-MADE ESPRESSO/COFFEE DRINKS
}
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
9
10 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
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
AS 3TILLWATERgS
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
s "UILDING -ATERIALS s (ARDWARE s %LECTRICAL s -ILLWORK s 7ALL #OVERINGS s 0LUMBING s &LOOR #OVERINGS
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
11
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
12 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
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.
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
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!
13
14 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
OAK RIDGE PLACE Senior Living An Independent & Assisted Living Community in Stillwater o Tw & One room Bed ments rt Apa ilable! Ava
Call Je for a an Tour
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
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
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
15
16 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
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.”
with this ad
• 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
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
Award Winners List 2013
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...
$
5
00
OFF
Any Bill Over $25 • Good On Lunch Or Dinner • Expires 5/25/13 312 Main St. South Downtown Stillwater 651-439-9544
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
17
18 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
1931 Curve Crest Blvd Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-3130 stillwatergazette.com Like us on Facebook
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!
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
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
$
10.00
FOR ENTIRE MONTH MEMBERSHIP!
New Members Only. Limited Time Offer. See Store For Deatils
VICTORY SPORTS and FITNESS 5825 Neal Ave. Oak Park Heights, Minnesota
651-442-1919 • WWW.GOFORVICTORY.COM
Find better rates, fewer fees and attentive service at City & County Credit Union. • Free Checking with Cash Back Debit Card • Mobile Banking with Mobile Deposit • Vehicle and Home Loans • Over 28,000 Free ATMs Nationwide • 6,800 Shared Branches Nationwide
Why Settle?
Open an account with your not-for-profit financial cooperative today - Voted Best Credit Union in Washington County! (651) 225-2700 8500 Hudson Blvd Lake Elmo Equal Housing Lender. Deposits federally insured by NCUA.
cccu.com
Best Aesthetic Center Thank You Readers!
B Y A P P O I N T M E N T O N LY
10 OFF
$
Through 6-15-13. Cannot be combined with other discounts.
6381 OSGOOD AVENUE NORTH STILLWATER, MN 55082 651.439.7939
SKINPROSINC.COM
19
20 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
14725 60th St. • Stillwater
651.439.0998
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Sat: 9am-6pm Sun:11am-5pm
THANK YOU VOTERS!
#1 Manicure/Pedicure!
$
5
00
OFF Any Service of $30 & up With coupon. Not valid with any other discounts. Expires 5/31/13.
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
• • • • • •
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
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice 21
stillwatergazette.com
Stillwater for Voting
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
$24
95
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
GOLD CROWN
D E T O V BEST
30 OFF
%
One Regular Priced Item. Good through 5/31/13. Must have coupon to receive discount.
GIFT SHOP
“A proud supporter of the 3/50 Project”
By
YONNA’S HALLMARK 1881 Market Drive • Stillwater 651-351-9082
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards
22 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com
Thank You for Voting Us Best Orthodontics!
l
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
Restaurant • Catering • Event Center
Saturday, April 27, 2013– Reader’s Choice
stillwatergazette.com
#1 INSURANCE COMPANY 3 Years Running PAUL MCCARTHY (651)
748-9400
JANET JEZIOR (651)
439-8600
DAN STOUDT (651)
439-0383
11200 Stillwater Blvd N Suite 107, Lake Elmo
1826 Tower Dr., Stillwater
14612 60th St. N., Stillwater
www.mccarthyagency.net
www.JanetJezior.com
www.DanStoudt.com
24 Hour Good Neighbor Service®
23
24 Reader’s Choice – Saturday, April 27, 2013
stillwatergazette.com