Best of the Parkland 2021

APRIL 28, 2021

THE

VOTES ARE IN

MIDWEST REAL ESTATE VOTED BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY AND BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

INSIDE: OVER 130 CATEGORY WINNERS IN OUR ANNUAL READERS’ SURVEY

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Readers Select Parkland Area Favorites In Most Unusual Year Welcome to the Best Of The Parkland 2021. We are pleased to present the results of our 5th annual Best Of The Parkland survey. In this year’s magazine you will find the winners and finalists in over 130 categories chosen by you. And by “you” I mean a lot of you. Over the past five years, Best Of The Parkland has grown from thousands of votes to hundreds of thousands of votes. Our winners are your neighbors and your friends.

The past year has been like no other year for local business owners due to Covid-19. They have faced challenges unlike anything they have ever seen before. It has put enormous pressure on many of these businesses and the people who make up the fabric of our community. Now, more than ever, we must support our neighbors and friends represented throughout these pages.

We ask you to…..Shop local. Eat Local. Support local. Read Local.

This year we feature Delena and Eric Kofron on our cover, winners of Best Real Estate Company and Best Realtor categories respectfully.

I think you will enjoy learning more about this mother and son team and their approach to helping so many in the Parkland Area find the perfect home. We also profile more than 20 local businesses that are category winners and share their stories of success.

Thank you again for voting for your favorites in our 2021 Best Of The Parkland survey. We also want to express our deepest appreciation to the hundreds of local business owners who make our region so special. The Parkland region is a special place and being voted Best Of The Parkland is a celebration of everything going right in our community. We congratulate all of the businesses mentioned as winners and finalists in these pages. And we congratulate each of you for navigating what has been a very challenging business environment.

Contents 4,5..................................Midwest Real Estate 9......................... First State Community Bank 11................................. Complete Vision Care 15...................................... Lix Frozen Custard 19............................... Sugarfire Smoke House 23..................................O’Dell’s Dance Studio 25........................................ Auto Plaza Group 27..........................................Pizza 101 South 29................................... Crown Valley Winery 31..........................................KC Photography 33................................................ Cox Motors 35.............................Plummer’s Ace Hardware 37.........................................Patsy’s Furniture 39..................................Serenity HospiceCare 43.................................Old Village Mercantile 45......................Arcadia Valley Soap Company 47.................................Hearing Care Partners 49.......................Koppeis Heating and Cooling

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Mike Distelhorst President, Daily Journal Advertising Staff: Michelle Menley Debra Strange Lawana Starkey Bryan Ramsey Creative Staff: Rob Barnes Lisa Pruitt

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Editorial Staff: Teresa Ressel, Editor Kevin Jenkins Sarah Haas Nikki Overfelt Bobby Radford Mark Marberry Alan Kopitsky Victoria Kemper Dwight Stricklin Matt King

Circulation Staff: Kelsey Reese Kevin Saylor Kaylyn Burnia

On The Cover: Midwest Real Estate Owner Delena Kofron and son Eric Kofron. Photo taken at Farmington Public Library, 101 Nash St., by Casey Hartley of KC Photography winner of Best Photographer.

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COVER STORY

Midwest Real Estate

Mother/Son team take two awards for Midwest Real Estate

She’s quick to say she didn’t think her business would get this big, much less win Best of Real Estate Agencies for the second year in a row. But Delena Kofron, owner of Midwest Real Estate at 202 W. Karsch in Farmington, isn’t surprised at all by the winner in the Real Estate Agent category.

After all, it’s her son, Eric.

The duo recently looked back at how far they’ve come.

“I got my license in 2005, and Eric got his in 2009 and worked it part-time, in the beginning,” she said. “I was after him to get his license for a few years, he just knew so many people,” Delena said.

“I thought, there’s no way.

I just couldn’t see it at the time,” Eric said, listing the jobs he’d had prior to joining his mom in the real estate business: construction, government gigs, beverage distribution. “I could never find my spot. I was always a hard worker, I could do just about anything, but I just never had a drive to do any of it.”

Real estate changed everything. “I saw the potential in real estate, I had my license and was closing some deals, working part-time,” he said, adding that once he was in full-time, he got hooked.

“This is a job I get gratification from, it’s not thankless work,” he said. “When you do an awesome job for somebody, especially a first-time buyer, and you get to closing, they’re so excited, their hands are shaking. You get to hand them their keys and a little

Midwest Real Estate wins the Best Real Estate category for a second year in a row. closing gift, you get to take that picture with them. They’re stoked, and it’s hard not to get that way, too.”

His mom had a number of gigs herself before finding her shine in real estate: Back in the day, Delena worked for MFA before it shut down. She attended MAC for her associate degree, took an internship to perform office work for the long-ago-closed string of T-Rex gas stations, and she owned a women’s fitness center.

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Around 2005, she decided to pursue real estate, got her license, and worked for Deb Goodson Realty for almost a decade.

Six years ago, she decided to strike out on her own, get her broker’s license and start Midwest Real Estate, named after the business of some very dear friends of hers, the late Norman Carron and his wife, Jean. The “MIDWEST” letters on her office wall are from the Midwest Crane

Service building, which Norm co-owned in addition to Carron Crane Service.

“Jean told me, ‘Norm had so much faith in you, he said if anyone could be successful, it’s you,’” Delena said. “They were such good people and they’ve helped me tremendously. I just really appreciate his faith in me. Between the Carrons and God, here we are.”

Delena said when she started out, she had no intention of growing the business

as big as it’s become.

“I had a little bitty office, it was me, Eric and Pam Oder at the time, Michael O’Neal, just a real small group,” Delena said. “I’ll always say it, God had different plans for us.

This location fell into our lap, which you can’t beat, right here on Karsch. There’s 23 of us now. I didn’t even dream it.”

Delena said another rising star at Midwest Real Estate is Mike Shanks, their compliance coordinator.

“He’s been in this for two and a half years and he got 2018 Rookie of the Year with the Mineral Area Board of Realtors,” she said. “He will go anywhere in the state of Missouri, literally, he’s been everywhere in the state, and he’s either No. 2 or 3 in sales. I haven’t seen a young person with that much work ethic, and kind. He’ll step in and help other realtors if Eric or I am not here.”

“I trained him to follow in my footsteps,” Eric joked.

“Everyone knows customer service is what we mean to do here, because we train them to know it,” Delena said. “We show them, this is how you get repeat business. So far, so good.”

Eric said there’s an emphasis on teamwork and goodwill.

“We don’t have meetings once a week where we go over everyone’s sales for the week or month. Everyone’s at their own speed, we don’t pit agents against each other. It’s the total opposite,” he said.

“Just the other day, I gave a client to one of our new agents, just to get him out there to do something with it.

Here’s a lead, take it and run with it. I want everyone to be as successful together, in this office, as we are individually.

It makes for a better working environment.”

Eric said he thinks the company’s success can also be attributed to the hands-off way

they handle their clients, and their hands-on way of handling contracts, deals and negotiations.

“We’re not house salespeople. We like working with people, negotiating the deals, we like getting to closings, but we’re not out trying to sell anybody a house,” he said.

“We’re just making that connection and getting them the best possible deal we can, and make it as smooth as possible.”

“The whole goal is not just to get that contract written and get a paycheck. The paycheck comes when you do a very good job for your client, whether it’s helping people sell or buy.”

Delena said they want to be like a knowledgeable friend coming along on house tours, a friend that’s going to provide insights, but also give honest concerns if they present themselves.

“A lot of companies just push sales numbers. It’s real easy to get someone to write contracts they really don’t like if you want them to, but we don’t roll that way, no one here in this office does,” Delena said. “When you find the right house, commercial building or property, we’ll help you get the best deal and do everything we can to make sure it goes smooth … Yeah.

Never have tried to sell anyone a home.”

“Couples. I swear to you, I look at them just like my children. I had one little guy, he was so cute. His girlfriend couldn’t make it to the one showing, but I was like, ‘hey, this is a good deal, if you’re going to go, we gotta go now, because this one definitely won’t last,’ and he called his girlfriend to say, ‘Delena says we have to buy this one now because it’s a good deal and it won’t last.’”

Eric said, “It’s important to build that trust. We have a family vibe and we look out for

each other.”

Delena responded, “Oh, I definitely have their back.

It’s customer service with us, we don’t care whether you’re buying a $75,000 house or a $500,000 house, you get

treated the same. We work just as hard for you. That’s where I pride myself.

“We just work very hard to do a good job and treat people right. I don’t know what else there is to say.”

Delena Kofron, Midwest Real Estate

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AUTOMOTIVE ATV Dealer

Midwest Sports Center WINNER 124 Walker Drive, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-7975 www.midwestsportscenter.com Leadbelt PowerSports Finalist 1400 Woodlawn Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 431-3690 www.leadbeltpowersports.com Rural King Finalist 3967 Bray Rd., Farmington, MO 63460 (573) 747-1107 www.ruralking.com/farmington-mo _____________________________________

Auto Dealer - New

Auto Plaza Group WINNER All Area Locations (888) 834-1883 www.autoplazagroup.com Sam Scism Ford Finalist 5019 Flat River Road, Farmington, MO 63640 (888) 547-5687 www.samscismford.net Turner Chevrolet-Cadillac Co Inc. Finalist 1005 E Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (877) 256-4896 www.turnerchevroletcadillac.com _____________________________________

Auto Dealer Preowned

Cox Motor Company WINNER 3326 Commonwealth Drive, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 327-9886 www.coxmotorco.com Bening Motor Company of Leadington Finalist 100 Chat Road, Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 327-8590 www.bmcleadington.com

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AutoCenters Bonne Terre Finalist 7000 Vo Tech School Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-1020 www.autocentersbonneterre.com

Auto Repair Collision

Blackwell Motors Finalist 1004 Hwy K, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 431-8599 www.blackwellmotors.com _____________________________________

Kevin Ball Auto Body Finalist 100 E. Woodlawn Drive, Leadington, Mo 63601 (573) 431-2767 www.kevinballauto.com

Auto Parts Store

Dale Mosier Auto Body & Sales Inc. Finalist 201 Mulberry St., Park Hills MO (573) 431-1105 www.mosierautobody.net _____________________________________

AutoZone Auto Parts Finalist All Area Locations (573) 431-7004 www.autozone.com

Battery Store

O’Reilly Auto Parts WINNER All Area Locations (573) 701-0564 www.oreillyauto.com

NAPA Auto Parts Auto Tire & Parts Finalist All Area Locations (573) 756-4546 www.napaonline.com _____________________________________

Auto Repair - Mechanical Chad’s Tire & Auto WINNER 100 8th St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-9343 www.chadstireandauto.com

Wade’s Auto Service Finalist 228 E Harrison St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 664-1302 www.wadesautoservice.net Impressive Auto Service Finalist 1249 East Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-0011 www.impressiveautoservice.com

Brad Wooten Auto Body WINNER 401 N Main St., Ironton, Mo 63650 (573) 546-BUMP www.bradwootenautobody.com

Interstate All Battery Center WINNER 910 East Karsch Blvd., Farmington MO 63640 (573) 756-5380 www.interstatebatteries.com Chad’s Tire & Auto Finalist 100 8th St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-9343 www.chadstireandauto.com Ellis Battery Finalist 6764 North Highway 67, Fredericktown MO 63645 (573) 783-7963 www.ellisbattery.com

Tire Store

Lincoln Street Healing and Massage Finalist 216 North Lincoln Street Desloge, MO (573) 218-8765 Facebook ___________________________________

Ron’s Tire Center Inc. Finalist 1001 E Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-5722 www.facebook.com/Ronstirecenter

Hair Salon

Roy’s Car Wash Finalist 220 Mo-21, Caledonia, MO 63631 (573) 779-3859 ___________________________________

Premier Tire & Automotive Finalist 6017 Halter Rd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 431-2436 Facebook

Oil Change Service

BEAUTY AND SELF

FayeLynn Beautique Finalist 502 E Woodlawn Dr., Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 327-9948 www.facebook.com/FayeLynnBeautique/

Automotive Continued

Car Wash

Club Car Wash WINNER 1200 Maple St., Farmington, MO 63640 (833) 416-9975 www.clubcarwash.com Auto Spa Speedy Wash Finalist 205 W. Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63040 (866) 678-WASH www.autospaspeedywash.com

Chad’s Tire & Auto WINNER 100 8th St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-9343 www.chadstireandauto.com AccuTune & Lube Finalist 732 Maple Valley Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9555 Facebook Auto Plaza Group Finalist All Area Locations (888) 834-1883 www.autoplazagroup.com ___________________________________

RV Dealer

Parkland RV Center WINNER 10 E Woodlawn, Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 431-2728 www.parklandrvcenter.com 72 West Motors & RVs Finalist 1743 West Hwy 72, Fredericktown, MO 63645 (573) 783-6500 www.72westmotorsandrvs.com McDowell South RV Finalist 7072 Raider Road, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-7878 www.mcdowellsouthrv.com

Chad’s Tire & Auto WINNER 100 8th St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-9343 www.chadstireandauto.com

Barber Shop

FayeLynn Beautique WINNER 502 E Woodlawn Dr., Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 327-9948 www.facebook.com/FayeLynnBeautique/ Xtremes Salon Finalist 1400 S St., Joe Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 518-0150 Facebook Johnny’s Barber Shop Finalist 101 N Desloge Dr., Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 431-7484 ___________________________________

Day Spa/Med Spa

FayeLynn Beautique WINNER 502 E Woodlawn Dr., Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 327-9948 www.facebook.com/FayeLynnBeautique/

Ooh La La Salon & Spa WINNER 528 E Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-3400 www.facebook.com/OohLaLaSalon573/

Xtremes Salon Finalist 1400 S St. Joe Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 518-0150 Facebook ___________________________________

Nail Salon

L & V Nails WINNER 405 N State St. C, Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 518-1500 Facebook Xtremes Salon Finalist 1400 S St Joe Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 518-0150 Facebook L A Nails Finalist 618 Walmart Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 218-9929 Facebook

The Boulevard Finalist 423 W Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-1327 https://theboulevardspa.com

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3326 Commonwealth Drive, Park Hills, MO 63601

573-327-9886 coxmotorco.com

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First State Community Bank

MULTIPLE CATEGORY WINNER

FSCB wins three category awards In this year’s Best of the Parkland, First State Community Bank was awarded first place in three categories: Best Bank Services, Best Employer/ Workplace, and Best Philanthropic Business. Additionally, First State Financial Management was chosen as a finalist in Financial Planning Service.

The founders of the bank were part of Farmington’s tightknit community. During a time of economic struggle, businessman B.H. Jennings saw a need for locally-owned banking services in the region. Gathering investors, he formed First State Bank in 1954, now known as First State Community Bank.

Still headquartered in its “hometown” of Farmington, FSCB has grown to include more than 50 locations throughout southeast, eastern and central Missouri and hires between 250-300 employees in

St. Francois County alone.

“We are very communityoriented — that’s why the word community is in our name, and it’s something that we live by,” said FSCB President/CEO Matt Sebastian. “We encourage community involvement and community projects to enhance the lives of our residents, whether it may be in the form of making commercial loans for new businesspeople or contributing to a school project or community event. We encourage involvement from our employees’ standpoint.”

According to Sebastian, having management and board members who are local to each bank is essential to FSCB’s spirit of encouraging a strong connection with every community in which they have a presence.

“One of the things we do in these markets is have a

local board of directors,” he said. “There’s a lot of banks that don’t do that anymore.

Fredericktown has its own board of directors made up of businesspeople from Fredericktown; Ironton’s got their own.

“We have presidents at each one of our communities that we encourage to get involved.

The reason we do that is twofold. Number one, it helps us to keep an eye on that community and what needs to be done. Two, they help us with good business decisions and feedback. A huge key to our success is that we’ve emulated this in every market that we’ve been in.”

This is not the first time FSCB has been recognized in the Best of the Parkland. Asked how it felt to know that people in the Parkland think so highly of the bank, Sebastian said,

“We’re very proud of that fact.

We give a lot in our communities. We do things that hopefully enhance the quality of life in our communities. We’ve been doing that for years.

“We have what’s called an Impact Project that we do at each one of our branches every year. We pick some sort of charitable event — something that we can do for Habitat for Humanity, donating money to the food banks or building a playground over at My Sister’s Closet, different things like that.

“This past year, we’ve doubled the amount we’ve contributed to the Impact Project because of the pandemic. We felt like we needed to invest more in our communities because everybody was struggling a little more than usual with what was going on. We’re more than just a bank.”

First State Community Bank is proud to be a part of the communities in which it serves. Pictured at the Farmington location from left are Matt Stites, loan officer; Lauren Brockmiller, loan coordinator; Skyler Carter, loan coordinator; Taylor Miller, mortgage loan officer; Greg Sebastian, loan officer; Darla Hayes, assistant vice president; Sarah Amsden, loan coordinator; Isabella Wisdom, deposit services representative; Ryan Montgomery, teller; Lisa LaPlante, receptionist; Matt Sebastian, president/CEO; Vickie Hatfield, safe deposit box representative; Gabby Collins, branch manager; Dan Combs, chief investment officer; Maggie Smith, financial crimes fraud specialist; and Dana Corcoran, Club & Community coordinator.

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Beauty and Self Continued

Tanning Salon FayeLynn Beautique WINNER 502 E Woodlawn Dr., Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 327-9948 www.facebook.com/FayeLynnBeautique/ The Boulevard Finalist 423 W Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-1327 www.theboulevardspa.com Ultimate Tans Finalist 1138 N Desloge Dr., Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 431-1130 Facebook _____________________________________

Tattoo Shop Liberty Tattoo WINNER 119 W Liberty St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 218-9170 libertytattoo573.com Artisan Ink Finalist 204 S A St. #206, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 330-3957 www.facebook.com/Artisaninktat/ Rockstar Tattoo Studio Finalist 4321 Showplace Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-5274 www.facebook.com/rockstartattoopiercingstudio

BRIDAL AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS Catering Thee Abbey Kitchen/Arcadia Academy WINNER 211 S College St., Arcadia, MO 63621 (573) 546-4249 www.arcadiaacademy.com 12 West Bar & Grill Finalist 12 W Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-1135 www.12westbarandgrill.com

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Bow Tie Catering Finalist 208 N Harry Jr St., Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 631-8051 www.bowtiecatering.net _____________________________________

Dress Shop The Bridal Shoppe WINNER 525 Bailey Road, Crystal City, MO 63019 (636) 931-8464 www.bridalshoppeinc.com Keenly Bridal & Prom Runner Up 210 E Woodlawn Dr., Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 431-0342 www.keenlybridal.com His & Hers Formal Wear Finalist 128 E High St., Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 438-3875 www.facebook.com/HisHersFormalWear/ _____________________________________

Florist Butterfields Florist & Gifts WINNER 302 W Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6696 www.butterfieldsflorist.com Copper Fox Contrived Finalist (573) 218-8511 www.copperfoxcontrived.com Ike’s Florist Finalist 425 W Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6441 www.ikesflorist.com _____________________________________

Photograher KC Photography WINNER (573) 366-1792 www.kcphotographykc.com Lyndsey Paige Photography Finalist (573) 210-6226 lyndseypaigephoto.com

JCN Photography, LLC Finalist www.facebook.com/jcphotography13/ _____________________________________

Venue Twin Oaks Vineyard WINNER 6470 Hwy F, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6500 www.twinoaksvineyard.com

Thee Abbey Kitchen/Arcadia Academy Finalist 211 S College St., Arcadia, MO 63621 (573) 546-4249 www.arcadiaacademy.com The Barn at Lone Eagle Landing Finalist 12719 State Route F, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 315-3233 www.barnatloneeaglelanding.com

DINING AND RESTAURANTS Bar Food Hubs Pub and Grill WINNER 220 West High Street, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-4827 10 North Dover Street, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-9098 www.hubspubandgrill.com/home The Old Mine Crab House Bar & Grill Finalist 602 E Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 664-1113 Facebook Stix & Steins Finalist 805 Valley Creek Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-3636 www.stixandsteins.com

Complete Vision Care

BEST EYE CARE PROVIDER

Building trust one patient at a time For its fourth year Complete Vision Care has won Best Eye Care Provider of the Parkland.

Complete Vision Care has three locations: Leadington, Festus and Webster Groves.

Dr. Christopher Brenon, Dr. Derek Wiles and Dr. Mark Kahrhoff are friendly, knowledgeable optometrists who show compassion and care for each patient they encounter.

“When you enter Complete Vision Care, you are made to feel like family,” Wiles said.

“The receptionists greet you with big smiles and are always eager to answer any question you may have. The technicians continue to treat you warmly as they assist the doctors with the eye examination.”

Wiles said they listen to your individual eye care needs and

work with you to find the ideal treatment or solution, whether you need routine contact lenses, eyeglass services or medical and urgent eye care.

“The opticians will love helping you find the absolute perfect pair of glasses from our large, bright optical,” Wiles said. “We truly care about each patient we encounter.”

Wiles said their top selling item is their glasses. He said their staff is superb and the opticians truly enjoy the process of helping you select the perfect frame for your needs.

Complete Vision Care offers the latest in eyewear fashions, including top name brands such as Ray Ban, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Bebe, Kate Spade, Prada, Oakley, Wiley X and more.

Dr. Derek Wiles checks the vision of a patient.

“Serving patients since 1966, Complete Vision Care has built trust by exceeding expectations one patient at a time,”

Wiles said. “We look forward to serving you and your family.

Complete Vision Care is the ideal choice.”

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Dining and Restuarants Continued

Bar-B-Que Sugarfire Smoke House WINNER 670 Walton Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 713-9099 www.sugarfiresmokehouse.com

No. 9 Coffee Co Finalist 30 Woodlawn Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 327-9373 www.facebook.com/No.9CoffeeCo/ _____________________________________

Diner

Baylee Jo’s Barbecue Finalist 1315 N. Hwy 21, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-2100 www.bayleejosbbq.com

Hunt’s Dairy Bar WINNER 1300 E Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-4011 Facebook

Big Dicks BBQ Finalist 2327 West Hwy H, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 664-2141 _____________________________________

Carla’s Cafe Finalist 818 E Main St., Bismarck, MO 63624 (573) 734-6650 www.facebook.com/carlascafe1/

Burger

The Factory Diner Finalist 200 W First St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-0208 814 Market St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-1006 239 W Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 518-0161 www.factorydiner.com _____________________________________

Hunt’s Dairy Bar WINNER 1300 E Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-4011 Facebook Hubs Pub and Grill Finalist 220 West High Street, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-4827 10 North Dover Street, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-9098 www.hubspubandgrill.com/home Culver’s Finalist 525 W Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 573-664-1677 www.culvers.com _____________________________________

Coffee RaeCole’s Coffee Bar WINNER 322 W Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 430-4343 www.facebook.com/raecolescoffeebar/ ColJac Artisan Cafe Finalist 9 N Jefferson St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-4555 www.coljacartisan.com

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Ethnic Food El Tapatio Authentic Mexican Restaurant WINNER All Area Locations (573) 756-7577 www.eltapatiomex.com Pad Thai Kitchen Finalist 809 E Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-0811 Si Senor Mex-Mex Grill Finalist 612 Wal-Mart Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-3030 www.sisenormexmexgrill.com _____________________________________

Family Dining Catfish Kettle Restaurant WINNER 775 Weber Rd., Farmington MO 63640 (573) 756-7305 www.catfishkettle.com

Colton’s Steak House & Grill Finalist 1300 Maple St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9500 www.coltonssteakhouse.com Pizza 101 South Finalist 101 S Division St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-9183 www.pizza101south.com _____________________________________

Fine Dining 12 West Bar & Grill WINNER 12 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-1135 www.12westbarandgrill.com Shogun Farmington Finalist 729 Sunset Drive, Farmington, Missouri 64640 (573) 760-1080 www.shogunfarmington.com Chaumette Vineyards & Winery Finalist 24345 State Route WW, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 747-1000 www.chaumette.com _____________________________________

Food Truck The Lunch Lady Food Truck and Catering WINNER www.facebook.com/llcthelunchlady Casey’s Cookin’ Finalist (573) 431-5419 www.facebook.com/CaseysCookin/ Grandma’s Sugar Shack Finalist (573) 366-5262 www.facebook.com/grandmassugarshack/

Dining and Restuarants Continued

Ice Cream/Custard

Lix Frozen Custard WINNER 929 N Washington, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-5717 1123 N Desloge Dr, Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 327-9110 Facebook Old Village Mercantile Finalist 219 S State Hwy 21, Caledonia, MO 63631 (573) 779-3907 www.oldvillagemercantile.com General Custard’s Re-Treat Finalist 3221 Blake Road, Park Hills MO 63601 (573) 631-2159 Facebook _____________________________________

Margarita

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant WINNER All Area Locations (573) 756-7577 www.eltapatiomex.com La Pachangas Mexican Restaurant Finalist 20N. Wood St., Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-8870 www.lapachangamex.com Si Senor Mex-Mex Bar and Grill Finalist 612 Wal-Mart Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-3030 www.sisenormexmexgrill.com _____________________________________

Pizza

Pizza 101 South WINNER 101 S Division St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-9183 www.pizza101south.com Redemption Pizza Finalist 9 N Jefferson St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-4555 www.facebook.com/redemptionpizza/

Imo’s Pizza Finalist 552 Walmart Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9100 617 N Cowling Ave., Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 518-1000 Facebook _____________________________________

Restaurant Drive Thru

Hunt’s Dairy Bar WINNER 1300 E Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-4011 Facebook Culver’s Finalist 525 W Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 573-664-1677 www.culvers.com Panera Bread Finalist 685 W Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-1347 www.panerabread.com _____________________________________

Salad

The Pasta House Co. WINNER 931 Valley Creek Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-0026 www.pastahouse.com/ 12 West Bar & Grill Finalist 12 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-1135 www.12westbarandgrill.com Pizza 101 South Finalist 101 S Division St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-9183 www.pizza101south.com _____________________________________

Sandwich Shop

Ole Tyme Pantry WINNER 5200 Hwy D, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-1761 www.oletymepantry.net

BOGO Sandwiches Finalist 18 S Jackson St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 454-2646 www.facebook.com/BOGOSandwiches/ Red Barn Deli Finalist 2954 State Highway K, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 239-4786 www.facebook.com/chefpyatt/ _____________________________________

Steak

Colton’s Steak House & Grill WINNER 1300 Maple St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9500 www.coltonssteakhouse.com 12 West Bar & Grill Finalist 12 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-1135 www.12westbarandgrill.com Lady Di’s Shamrock Finalist 3413 Rosener Rd., Park Hills MO 63601 (866) 437-7566 www.ladydisshamrock.com _____________________________________

Wait Staff/Service

El Tapatio Authentic Mexican Restaurant WINNER All Area Locations (573) 756-7577 www.eltapatiomex.com Hubs Pub and Grill Finalist 220 West High Street, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-4827 10 North Dover Street, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-9098 www.hubspubandgrill.com/home Carla’s Cafe Finalist 818 E Main St., Bismarck, MO 63624 (573) 734-6650 www.facebook.com/carlascafe1/

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Best P izza!!

Home of the

WORLD FAMOUS GARLIC CHEESE BREAD

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Lix Frozen Custard

BEST ICE CREAM/CUSTARD

Lix offers variety, quality Lix Frozen Custard has been voted Best Ice Cream/Custard in the Parkland.

Its two locations in Desloge and Farmington offer concretes, shakes, malts, sundaes, Lix on a Stick, ice cream sandwiches, chocolatedipped bananas and delicious custard pies.

Owner Roberta Gettemeier hopes readers voted for Lix because of the quality of product and the service customers receive.

“I consistently get positive reviews on both, which I’m very proud of,” Gettemeier said. “After being in the area for 17 years, I like to think we are an established member of the Parkland community. I have employees who worked for me back in the day, who

now bring their kids in for custard.”

She believes the quality of their custard and large selection of toppings is what sets Lix Frozen Custard apart from the competition.

“We don’t skimp on either one,” Gettemeier said. “Comparing real frozen custard to soft serve or what you buy in a carton at the grocery store, is like comparing filet mignon to a hamburger. Both those are beef but completely different in quality.”

The company-specific recipe for their vanilla frozen custard has a rich vanilla flavor and is all natural. As for the top selling item, it is one that is not even on the standard menu, the Gooey Butter Cake concrete.

“We came across it in

Alyssa Bramhall serves up a Lix on a Stick.

2019 and it’s been a crazy hit ever since,” Gettemeier said.

“Although, blackberry cobbler

season is here so it’s going to give the butter cake a run for the best-selling.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Bowling Family Fun Center WINNER 111 Old Orchard Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-5007 765 Weber Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 www.bonneterrefamilyfuncenter.com (573) 756-6161 www.farmingtonfamilyfuncenter.com P.K. Bowl Finalist 515 W Mulberry St., Pilot Knob, MO 63663 (573) 546-1116 P.B.A. Lanes & Pro Shop Finalist 901 N Missouri St, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-8003 www.facebook.com/p.b.abowlinglanes/ _____________________________________

Camping Spot Johnson Shut-Ins WINNER 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MO 63656 (573) 546-2450 www.mostateparks.com/park/johnsonsshut-ins-state-park St. Francois State Park Finalist 8920 US Highway 67 North, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-2173 www.mostateparks.com/park/st-francoisstate-park Twin Eagle Estates and Hideout Finalist 10000 Twin Eagle Lake Trail, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-3034 www.twineaglelakeresort.com _____________________________________

Church Meadow Heights WINNER 1138 Highway J, Fredericktown, MO 63645 2 Black Knight Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 www.meadowheights.com (573)783-5114

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First Baptist Church Finalist 210 N. A Street, Farmington, MO 63640 www.farmingtonfbc.org Grace Church of the Heartland Finalist 1835 MO-72, Fredericktown, MO 63645 (573) 783-9875 www.findinggracechurch.com _____________________________________

Family Entertainment Family Fun Center WINNER 111 Old Orchard Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-5007 765 Weber Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 bonneterrefamilyfuncenter.com (573) 756-6161 www.farmingtonfamilyfuncenter.com Outer Edge Escape Rooms & Axe Throwing Finalist 101 Hyler Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 330-0576 www.outeredgeescapes.com

Pallo’s Par Three Finalist 15401 Turley School Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 431-4455 www.pallospar3.com St. Francois Country Club Finalist 4901 Hillsboro Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-7574 www.sfcc.golf _____________________________________

Live Music Venue Hub’s Pub WINNER 220 West High Street, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-4827 10 North Dover Street, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-9098 www.hubspubandgrill.com/home Park Hills Columbia Park Concerts Finalist 9 Bennett St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-0478 www.parkhillsmo.net/parks-rec/concertsoutdoor-movies/

Farmington Civic Center Finalist 2 Black Knight Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-0900 www.farmington-mo.gov/recreation/farmington-civic-center/ _____________________________________

The Woods Finalist 135 S Main St, Ironton, MO 63650 (618) 340-2192 www.facebook.com/thewoodsav/ _____________________________________

Festival/Fair

Local Band

Country Days WINNER www.farmingtoncountrydays.com

Crossroads WINNER (573)535-0522 www.facebook.com/crossroadsband.mo

Caledonia Pumpkin Fest Finalist www.caledoniamo.org Desloge Labor Day Picnic Finalist www.deslogechamber.com _____________________________________

Golf Course Crown Pointe WINNER 4215 Hunt Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6660 www.crownpointegolfclub.com

Sweet Water Holler Finalist (573) 518-6979 www.sweetwaterholler.com Brandon Scherffius Finalist brandonscherffius@gmail.com Park Hills MO 573-315-7749

BEST BAR-B-QUE

Sugarfire Smoke House

Sugarfire offers a creative, fresh menu The Meat Daddy. Big Muddy.

Turkey Bacon Rancher. These are only a few of the many reasons why Farmington’s Sugarfire Smoke House recently earned the Best of the Parkland award for Best Barbecue.

Brothers Charles and Patrick Johnson opened the “chef-inspired and chef-driven” restaurant in January 2018. Charles is acting chef while Patrick is manager of catering and equipment. Leanna Johnson, their mother, is the dessert baker who helps oversee the restaurant.

There are now 15 locations of the growing brand of Sugarfire restaurants in Missouri and other states.

“We offer the same core menu items,” said Leanna, “but chefs are given leeway to be creative with daily specials.”

Creating daily specials is a collaborative effort. Employees come up with an idea and everyone gives feedback.

Once the dish is perfected, it’s added to the menu for that day. Manager Colten Spencer often comes up with creative dishes for daily specials.

“We all taste it,” said Leanna. “Sometimes it’s a planned

item or it might be created on a whim.”

Pitmaster Bobby Bourbon begins work early in the morning to prepare Sugarfire’s top-selling turkey and brisket, along with ribs and pulled pork. The brisket and pork are smoked for 16 hours before they’re ready to serve. The meats are cooked in Ole Hickory commercial smokers manufactured in Cape Girardeau.

The smoked meats are certainly the showcase for any meal from Sugarfire. From the Meat Daddy – four-bone rib, brisket, pulled pork, turkey and specially made jalapeno cheddar sausage from Ste. Genevieve’s Oberle Meats – to combo plates to smoked salmon to salads, there are many items from which customers can choose for dine-in or carryout. Sides can be purchased in single servings or quart or gallon sizes.

Many of Sugarfire’s sauces are made in-house including the Texas hot, Carolina mustard and their signature white sauce, along with their apple cider vinaigrette, ranch and dressings for their coleslaw and potato salad. They also

Leanna Johnson displays a slice of freshly-baked pie at Sugarfire Smoke House. Johnson bakes the pies from scratch each morning.

Patrick Johnson shows off Sugarfire Smoke House’s signature sandwich, the Big Muddy. This towering creation includes brisket, smoked sausage, horseradish sauce, BBQ sauce, lettuce and pickles. Patrick and brother Charles own the restaurant. use the Sugarfire recipe for their barbecue rub.

A few unique products are sourced from other familyowned businesses including Excel bottled and fountain drinks, freshly-baked breads from Fazio’s Bakery and Ronnie’s Ice Cream from St. Louis, and LaRue artesian bottled water.

“It’s very labor-intensive because we make everything fresh,” said Leanna. “Our goal is to serve high-quality products with no preservatives.”

When customers arrive at Sugarfire, they’re greeted by unique artwork by Brandon Warren and Samson LaMonds, along with colorful, comfy seating. The handlettered menu boards offer an abundance of items to choose, from meats to side dishes, specialty sandwiches, salads, from-scratch desserts,

and other sweet treats including adult shakes.

Leanna said there are several reasons she feels customers continue to choose Sugarfire for the Best Barbecue award.

“We cook fresh food, and we don’t even have a microwave,” she said, “but primarily, it’s because we take pride in providing the best and freshest products possible and have excellent customer service.”

Sugarfire Smoke House offers 10% discounts to military, EMS and firefighters.

Sugarfire Smoke House 670 Walton Drive, Farmington 573-713-9099 Sugarfiresmokehouse.com/ locations/mo-farmington/ Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or until they sell out)

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Fun for the Whole Family!

This authentic ca. 1909 General Store in the historic Village of Caledonia is listed on the National Register. Two floors filled with homemade ice cream, candy, fudge, a coffee bar, antiques, and gifts.

Check us out on Facebook or at OldVillageMercantile.com

573-779-3907 Open 7 Days A Week

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219 South State Hwy. 21 Five miles north of Elephant Rocks State Park

Entertainment Continued

Local Event

Caledonia Pumpkin Fest WINNER www.caledoniamo.org Blues, Brews, and BBQ - Farmington Finalist Facebook Jour de Fete (Ste. Genevieve) Finalist 600 Market St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 883-7549 www.visitstegen.com/jour-de-fete-artscrafts-festival/ _____________________________________

Place to take the Kids

Elephant Rocks WINNER 7406 MO-21, Belleview, MO 63623 (573) 546-3454 www.mostateparks.com/park/elephantrocks-state-park Critter Lane Finalist 9100 Critter Ln, Valles Mines, MO 63087 (573) 358-8995 www.facebook.com/CritterLanePettingZoo Family Fun Center Finalist 111 Old Orchard Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-5007 765 Weber Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 bonneterrefamilyfuncenter.com (573) 756-6161 www.farmingtonfamilyfuncenter.com _____________________________________

Radio Station

J98 The Boot WINNER 1401 KREI Blvd. Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6476 www.mymoinfo.com B104 Finalist MKS Broadcasting PO Box 36, Park Hills, MO 63601 573-431-1000 www.b104fm.com

Froggy 96 Finalist 900 E Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 www.froggy96online.com _____________________________________

Little Ones Children’s Boutique Finalist 315 W E Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 482-0833 www.little-ones-childrens-boutique.myshopify.com

Summer Camp

JCPenney Finalist 734 Market St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-8125 www.stores.jcpenney.com/mo/farmington/ clothing-stores-farmington-mo-0258.html _____________________________________

Bates Creek Camp WINNER 10361 Quarry Rd., Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 431-5140 www.facebook.com/batescreekcamp/ YMCA Finalist 13528 State Hwy AA , Potosi, MO 63664 888-FUN-YMCA 573-438-2155 www.ymcaoftheozarks.org Camp Penuel Finalist 10451 MO-72, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-3020 www.camp-penuel.org _____________________________________

Tourist Attraction

Elephant Rocks WINNER 7406 MO-21, Belleview, MO 63623 (573) 546-3454 www.mostateparks.com/park/elephantrocks-state-park Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary Finalist 19620 Crown Ridge, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 883-9909 www.crownridgetigers.com Bonne Terre Mine/Dive Shop Finalist 185 Park Ave, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (314) 209-7200

FASHION www.bonneterremine.com

Children’s Clothing

Apple Blossom Children’s Boutique WINNER 110 N Lincoln St, Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 327-9711 www.facebook.com/appleblossomchildrensboutique/

Jewelry Store

Krekeler Jewelers WINNER 216 E Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-3625 www.krekelerjewelers.com Diamonds & More Jewelers Finalist 419 W Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-0088 www.diamondsandmorejewelers.com Kay Jewelers Finalist 701 W Karsch Blvd Suite 1, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-1037 www.stores.kay.com _____________________________________

Mens Clothing

Rural King WINNER 3967 Bray Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-1107 www.ruralking.com Glik’s Finalist 746 Market St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-7505 www.gliks.com JCPenney Finalist 734 Market St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-8125 www.stores.jcpenney.com

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Fashion Continued

Shoe Store

Famous Footwear WINNER 749 Market St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 705-7075 www.famousfootwear.com Queen Anne’s Lace Finalist 1421 E Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 430-4050 www.shopqal.com

New Era Bank Finalist All Area Locations (573) 431-2801 https://www.newerabank.com _____________________________________

Insurance Agent

Credit Union

Ronnie Gibbs (American Family Insurance) Finalist 110 St Mary St., Pilot Knob, MO 63663 (573) 546-7101 705 W Main St Fredericktown, MO 63645 (573) 783-5544 www.agent.amfam.com

Leadco Community Credit Union WINNER 820 E Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-1882 www.leadco.org

Craftwell & Dunnright Finalist 720 Maple Valley Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-2112 www.craftwelldunnright.com _____________________________________

Southeast Mo Community Credit Union Finalist 312 W Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-3573 www.southeastcreditunion.com _____________________________________

Women’s Clothing

First State Community Bank WINNER All Area Locations (573) 756-4547 www.fscb.com

Queen Anne’s Lace WINNER 1421 E Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 430-4050 www.shopqal.com The Giving Tree Boutique Finalist 400 S Desloge Dr, Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 327-8455 www.facebook.com/thegivingtreeboutique/ RiJo’s Boutique Finalist 101 Strauss Dr, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 327-9889 www.facebook.com/rijosboutique/

FINANCE, INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Bank Services

First State Community Bank WINNER All Area Locations (573) 756-4547 www.fscb.com Belgrade State Bank Finalist All Area Locations (573) 760-9000 www.belgradestatebank.com

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Employer/Workplace

Parkland Health Center Finalist 1101 W Liberty St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6451 www.parklandhealthcenter.org Centene Corporation Finalist 1 Centene Dr, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-4182 www.centene.com _____________________________________

Financial Planning Services

O’Neal Tax Services WINNER 9362 Berry Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-7414 www.onealtaxservice.com Belgrade State Bank Finalist All Area Locations (573) 760-9000 www.belgradestatebank.com First State Financial Finalist All Area Locations (573) 756-4547 www.fscb.com

Eric Schweiss (State Farm Insurance) WINNER 201 W Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-1000 www.ericschweiss.com

Edward Felker (American Family Insurance) Finalist 560 Maple Valley Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6482 agent.amfam.com _____________________________________

Insurance Company

American Family Insurance WINNER All Area Locations 1 (800) 692-6326 www.amfam.com State Farm Finalist All Area Locations 1 (800) 782-8332 www.statefarm.com Strange Insurance LLC Finalist 107 E Wayne St, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-2929

BEST DANCE STUDIO

O’Dell’s Dance Center

‘Where every student is a star’ Six decades. That’s how long O’Dell’s Dance Center has been in business.

Jerry O’Dell opened the studio in 1959 in Flat River because there were no studios in town and she wanted her daughter Geri to learn dance. The studio moved to Desloge in 1964. Geri took over the studio when she was 19. The studio was then sold to Dee Wampler Courtois.

Mandi Herzog started taking lessons when she was 5.

In 1987, Bev Holst bought the studio. Herzog became a teaching assistant at 16 under her guidance and taught full-time at 19.

In 2011, Holst sold the studio to Herzog, who opened O’Dell’s with 75 students and the tagline “where every student is a star.”

Ten years later, Herzog – fifth

owner of the studio – has expanded to a new location in Desloge with seven teachers and eight student assistants.

More than 175 students are enrolled in various classes including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, gymnastics, acrobatics, tumbling and musical theater.

Students learn skills and perform in an annual recital while some participate in competitive dance.

Herzog is assisted by Mackenzie Risenhoover, her “right hand” who has worked with her since Herzog first purchased the studio.

“I’m truly blessed to live this life and pass my love of dance on to my students in the community where I grew up and am the proud owner of my childhood studio,” she said. “It’s

O’Dell’s Dance Center owners Mandi Herzog, husband Eric, and their children Harris, Luci and Bucklei. Also pictured are Mackenzie Risenhoover, Herzog’s assistant, and Bev Holst (right), who sold the business to Herzog and now teaches part-time at the studio. truly a dream come true.”

Herzog and husband Eric – her “rock” – have three children, Luci, 11, Bucklei, 6, and Harris, 2.

O’Dell’s Dance Center 421 State Street, Desloge 573-431-2722 Odellsdance.com

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BEST AUTO DEALER

Auto Plaza Group

Auto Plaza offers upfront, ‘no haggle’ pricing When it is time to purchase a new or used car, it is important to find a dealer who can explain your options, negotiate a fair price and offer a wide selection of services. A trip to Auto Plaza Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Farmington assures you the whole package from purchasing and financing, to maintenance and repairs. It is your one stop shop.

These reasons, along with the smiling faces throughout the building, are surely why readers once again chose Auto Plaza as the Best Auto Dealer in the Parkland.

According to Auto Plaza, from new and used sales to parts and service, there are numerous reasons why drivers choose the dealership’s services and it is proud to serve the area.

“Our teams of sales advisors, service technicians and financing experts are training with one focus in mind, addressing each of your needs with the utmost respect, care and attention to detail,” the Auto Plaza website reads.

The Auto Plaza sales team is experienced and well-known in the area. The sales advisers are focused on customer satisfaction and attention to detail.

Auto Plaza started in 2012 when a dealership in De Soto was bought out by the group.

The company skyrocketed in 2016 when it acquired Crown Motors which included the Farmington location as well as a store in Marble Hill and Ste. Genevieve.

The Auto Plaza service and repair department can help with routine maintenance or any issues your vehicle may be having.

The Farmington dealership sells new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram as well as quality pre-owned vehicles.

The location also services the brands it sells, as well as just about any other make of vehicle. Auto Plaza also sells parts for those who prefer to perform their own work.

“I think voters voted for us because they have come to know that we have been here for a long time,” General Sales Manager John Robinson said. “Many employees go back years at this location and enjoy dealing with local, familiar people that they know will treat them fairly and stand behind what they sell.”

Robinson said the fact that Auto Plaza is easy to deal with, offers upfront no haggle prices and gives a 300,000mile powertrain warranty on new vehicles and most preowned vehicles sets it apart from the competition.

Auto Plaza claims to have the best lease deals and financing options in the Farm-

ington area and if you are in the market for a used car the team would be happy to fill you in on each of the reliable options in its inventory.

The service and repair department is also there to help with routine maintenance or to solve any issues your vehicle may be having. At Auto Plaza, they want to ensure a positive ownership experience and its full staff, onsite auto service and repair team are ready to help.

“We offer drop off and pick up service for the shop and loaner vehicles for many instances as well,” Robinson said. “We just try to be laid back and make purchasing a vehicle fun and enjoyable.”

Robinson said in March, the dealership had a record month selling 119 pre-owned vehicles retail, 50 new vehicles and sold more than 40 used vehicles wholesale.

Auto Plaza Farmington located at 970 Woodlawn Dr. is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Bait & Tackle

Philanthropic Business First State Community Bank WINNER All Area Locations (573) 756-4547 www.fscb.com

Cedar Falls Tactical WINNER 3519 Cedar Falls Rd Ste A, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 756-0100 www.cedarfallstactical.com

Farmington Creative Arts Centre (FCAC) Finalist 2746 Hwy H, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-0560 www.fcactfg.org _____________________________________

Cici’s Pizza Finalist 798 Market St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9998 www.cicis.com/

Arcadia Sporting Goods Finalist MO-72 & MO-21, Arcadia, MO 63621 (573) 546-7616 www.arcadiasportinggoods.com

Firearms/Hunting/Sporting Goods

Auto Plaza Group Finalist All Area Locations (636) 337-7777 www.autoplazagroup.com _____________________________________

The Tackle Box Finalist 721 Cedar St, Bismarck, MO 63624 (573) 734-8255 www.facebook.com/lisastacklebox/

Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Continued

Real Estate Agent

Eric Kofron (Midwest Real Estate) WINNER 202 W Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 915-5090 www.midwestrehomes.com Vicky Crocker (Vicky Crocker Realty) Finalist 1136 N Desloge Dr, Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 747-8099 www.vickycrocker.com Mary Gilliam (Coldwell Banker Hulsey) Finalist 32 E Liberty St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-5711 www.coldwellbanker.com _____________________________________

Real Estate Company

Midwest Real Estate WINNER 202 W Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 915-5090 www.midwestrehomes.com Vicky Crocker Realty Finalist 1136 N Desloge Dr, Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 747-8099 www.vickycrocker.com Coldwell Banker Hulsey Real Estate Finalist 32 E Liberty St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-5711 www.coldwellbanker.com

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FITNESS, SPORTS AND RECREATION

Cedar Falls Tactical WINNER 3519 Cedar Falls Rd Ste A, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 756-0100 https://www.cedarfallstactical.com Rob’s Guns Finalist 102 A St Francois Plaza, Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 327-8552 www.robsgunsusa.com

Crossfit Gym/Personal Trainer

Arcadia Sporting Goods Finalist MO-72 & MO-21, Arcadia, MO 63621 (573) 546-7616 www.arcadiasportinggoods.com _____________________________________

Elemental CrossFit Finalist 113 Walker Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 218-9635 www.elementalcrossfit.com

Fitness Club/Fitness Gym

573 Fitness WINNER 500 N Allen St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 348-6377 www.facebook.com/573Fitness/

TR Fitness Leadington Finalist 140 E Woodlawn Dr., Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 516-0018 www.trfitnesslocations.com _____________________________________

Dance Studio

O’dell’s Dance Center WINNER 421 State St., Desloge, MO 63628 (573) 431-2722 www.odellsdance.com OnStage Performing Arts Center Finalist 200 W 1st St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 542-0632 Facebook

Farmington Civic Center WINNER 2 Black Knight Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-0900 www.farmington-mo.gov Anytime Fitness Finalist 759 Market St Ctr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 664-1445 www.anytimefitness.com 573 Fitness Finalist 500 N Allen St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 348-6377 www.facebook.com/573Fitness/

BEST PIZZA

Pizza 101 South

Engineering the perfect pizza (and mighty good salad) Having degrees in industrial, mechanical and manufacturing engineering might not be the norm for most restaurant owners, but for Dustin Gerstenschlager, owner of Pizza 101 South on 101 S. Division St. in Bonne Terre, it helped build a second-time winner of Best Pizza.

In his other occupation, Gerstenschlager helps launch new, manufactured products: coming up with the design for the manufacturing lines, determining how much work each person does on the line, finding the most cost-effective, efficient way to produce goods. He’s traveled around the world and tried different cuisines in every country he’s visited.

So when he decided to move a restaurant into the former Politte’s Key Club Tavern building – which had seen a few different businesses from the time it closed almost 20 years ago — he took three years while renovating to apply his engineering skills in his own kitchen, honing his recipes.

“There are key elements involved in manufacturing anything. With the recipes, I probably approached it more like the manufacturing industry than the restaurant industry,” he said. “I did different recipes, multiple tastings, we went through a number of different methods, got different opinions. I put it all in an Excel spreadsheet and got the data that way. I also put together a matrix of every pizza place in two counties, of everything they make, and prices, and prices per square inch, and that’s how I came up with my prices.”

And it’s good data. You can taste it.

Gerstenschlager recently shared, for starters, an order of generously-cheesed, World Famous Garlic Cheese bread with Pizza 101’s ultra-rich, thick, meaty red sauce on the side. “Many people order that and a salad for lunch, they love it,” he said.

Then came the popular Greek salad, which Gerstenschlager is convinced helped Pizza 101 also become a fi-

The World Famous Garlic Cheese Bread, Greek Salad and Total Package pizza at Pizza 101 South are favorites.

Owner Dustin Gerstenschlager shares his pride in the restaurant he took three years to build. The engineer came up with his own recipes. nalist for Best Salad because it features a particularly fresh Romaine and spinach blend with red onions, black olives, green olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and feta, tossed with the House seasoning and olive oil.

It came with the crowdpleaser: the Total Package.

This $13 specialty pizza – add $2 for a cauliflower crust – features the incredible red pizza sauce, house-blend cheese, pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, green pepper, red onion, mushroom, black olives and bacon on a thin crust that uses a dough recipe Gerstenschlager created. The dough is a two-day process of letting it rise, slowing the rise, and rolling it into balls that are pressed.

“That’s what sets us apart, too, we don’t just come up with our own recipes, we cook

it in a wood-fired, 650-degree oven that takes 90 seconds to cook your pizza,” he said.

Other specialty pizzas include Hot Mama, Herbivore, Carnivore, Fly Me to the Moon and the Aloha. Gerstenschlager said he had his arm twisted to include the ham and pineapple pizza, although he admits the wood-fired oven caramelizes the pineapple very nicely.

The full menu of pizzas, toppings, pastas, appetizers and Gerstenschlager’s respectable 30-beer list can be found at www.pizza101south.com or on their Facebook page.

“I’m also blessed to have an incredible staff working here,” he said. “Paige Prasuhn is my general manager, she’s always moving, Aaron Tripp and Cody Helm my shift managers — I couldn’t do it without them.”

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Crown Valley Winery

MULTIPLE CATEGORY WINNER

Crown offers beauty and more Winning awards in several Best of the Parkland categories, Crown Valley Winery, Crown Valley Brewery & Distillery, and Crown Pointe Golf Club and Resort have a large presence in the Parkland when it comes to entertainment.

One of the many things they have in common is the ability to accommodate large weddings and events with beautiful backdrops, a full service staff, multiple catering and bar options, and nearby lodging.

Crown Valley Winery is the premier location of the Crown group of venues, the winery is nestled in the Coffman countryside, surrounded by vineyards.

“Our outdoor ceremony site overlooks the vineyards and beautiful rolling hills,” said Mandi Jones, the marketing and retail director for Crown Valley. “We have an outdoor pavilion, as well as our Barrel Room that can be used for receptions and events.

“We also have a new Bridal Room this season where the bride and bridesmaids can

get ready for the ceremony in their own private space.

We can also host bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, birthdays and reunions. We have multiple spaces to accommodate any kind of gathering. The winery is open on Saturdays and Sundays from April through October and is a great place for bachelorette parties as well.”

Crown Valley Winery can accommodate up to 225 indoor/outdoor guests and provides catering with flexibility to match any type of event. Of course, the bar has a complete line of Crown Vineyard’s wines and spirits, along with Crown Brewery’s line of beers available for the occasion.

Madi Hinson, wedding and event coordinator for Crown Valley, noted that they still have some weekend dates open in 2021 for weddings or other events.

Crown Valley Winery is located at 23589 State Route WW, Ste. Genevieve.

Call 866-207-9463 or go to crownvalleywinery.com.

Located one mile from the

Crown Valley Winery offers the perfect backdrop for your special day. winery is Crown Valley Brewery & Distillery who won the Best Brewery Category in the Best of the Parkland Contest.

According to Jones, the brewery can also host indoor/outdoor events and weddings for groups up to 225 as well. The brewery is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays year round.

Crown Valley Brewery and Distilling is located at 13326 State Hwy F, Ste. Genevieve, Call 573-7569700 or go to crownvalley-

brewery.com.

Crown Pointe Golf Club and Resort is conveniently located just north of Farmington. Voted Best Golf Course in the Best of the Parkland Contest, Jones said that Crown Pointe also offers onsite lodging making it convenient for out-of-town guests.

“The upper level of the golf club has just undergone a complete remodel, as well as our wrap-around covered deck with outdoor seating that presents a perfect view of the course. Our Golden Eagle Room holds up to 80 people, and this venue also features an outdoor wedding pavilion for ceremonies and a new bridal room.”

Hinson added, “It’s also a great venue to host business meetings as well, offering flexible catering options including breakfast and group lunches.”

Crown Pointe Golf Club and Resort is located at 4215 Hunt Road, Farmington.

Call 573-756-6660 or go to crownpointegolfclub.com

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KC Photography

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

For the love of photography One thing that makes Casey Hartley smile is when someone sees a photograph of hers and instantly realizes it’s her work.

Hartley started KC Photography 11 years ago out of necessity when a friend needed someone to shoot her wedding. Then other friends asked her to do the same for them.

“My late mother fancied herself a photographer so I decided to dive more into it,” said Hartley. “Turns out God was simply handing me a big gift!”

Hartley specializes in weddings, seniors and headshots.

Most recently, she earned Best Photographer in the Best of the Parkland awards, a title she has won multiple years.

“Hands down, I’ve been

blessed by getting hired by the most wonderfully beautiful and gracious clients,” she said.

As a photographer, Hartley said it’s important to be a good listener. She expects more from herself than what her clients expect. She also surrounds herself with other people who are great and make a difference.

Although it’s difficult for her to choose a favorite event which she’s photographed, Hartley thoroughly enjoyed photographing a local couple last year at Yosemite.

“Being gifted with a successful business has taken me all over and I’m loving it,” she said.

Hartley has a second shooter, Sarah, who assists

KC Photography is the place to go for memorable senior photos. her with wedding day photography.

Hartley and daughter Rumer – along with their four dogs Karma, Ike, Tazer and Ollie – live in Farmington. When she’s not found behind her

camera, Hartley enjoys great conversation, a good debate, occasional naps, quality time with friends, driving too fast, music, teaching high schoolers Algebra at Valley R-6, Jesus and Twizzlers.

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HEALTHCARE Chiropractor

Desloge Chiropractic Health WINNER 311 N State St, Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 431-1550 Huck Chiropractic Life Center Finalist 1110 N Desloge Dr., Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 518-0608 www.facebook.com/huckchiro/ Citizens Spine and Sport Finalist 160 Westmount Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 701-0770 www.citizenschiro.com _____________________________________

Dentist

Show Me Dental WINNER 812 Valley Creek Dr, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-4870 https://www.showmedental.com Strange Family Dental Finalist 109 S Franklin St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6415 www.strangefamilydental.com Michael Wiley Gentle Dental Care Finalist 819 E Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-6021 www.parkhillsgentledental.com _____________________________________

Eye Care Provider

Complete Vision Care WINNER 200 E Woodlawn Dr, Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 431-1301 www.completevisioncaremo.com Burd’s Eye View PC Finalist 111 W Liberty St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 454-2940 www.burdseyeview.us

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Sago & Street Eyecare Finalist 102 Westmount Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-3170 www.sagostreet.com _____________________________________

Hearing Specialist

Hearing Care Partners WINNER 620 Walton Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (866) 757-4327 www.hearingcarepartners.com Heartland Hearing Centers Finalist 202 W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-0555 www.heartlandhearing.com Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center Finalist 938 Valley Creek Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 615-0869 www.miracle-ear.com _____________________________________

Pediatrician

Dr. Danielle N. Carron, MD WINNER 515 Maple Valley Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-7920 www.ladiesfirstobgyn.com Kidz Biz Pediatrics Finalist 1309 Maple St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-4343 www.kidzbizpedz.com Sujatha R Ayyagari, MD Finalist 1103 W Liberty St #2014, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6751 www.doctors.bjc.org _____________________________________

Pharmacy

Parkland Health Mart Pharmacy WINNER 806 Valley Creek Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-1191 www.parklandrx.com

Walgreens Finalist All Area Locations (573) 747-1591 www.walgreens.com Pharmax Pharmacy Finalist All Area Locations (573) 431-5040 www.pharmax-rx.com _____________________________________

Physical Therapy

Farmington Sports and Rehabilitation Center WINNER 602 Maple Valley Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-2999 www.farmingtonsportsandrehab.com Axes Physical Therapy Finalist 1155 Hazel Ln, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-2937 www.axespt.com Athletico Physical Therapy – Farmington Finalist 1355 Maple St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9900 www.athletico.com _____________________________________

Primary Care Physician

Dr. Guy D. Roberts, DO WINNER 508 W Pine St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-1510 www.midwesthealthgroup.com Andrea J Fisher, FNP Finalist 1103 W Liberty St., #3002, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6751 www.doctors.bjc.org Brett M. Dickinson, MD Finalist 515 Maple Valley Dr, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-7920 www.sfmc.net

BEST PRE-OWNED AUTO DEALERSHIP

Cox Motors

New business sees success Cox Motors may be new to Park Hills, but it hasn’t taken the community long to embrace the pre-owned car dealership.

March was the best month yet for the dealership, which opened last June, and on top of that, they have been named the Parkland’s Best PreOwned Auto Dealership.

“As you see, after the last month, we are sold out,” Owner Jason Cox said of his depleted inventory.

He said most of his business is from referrals.

“Probably 70% of our business is from either repeat customers or friends and family of our customers because they’re happy with the experience,” he said. “They’re happy with the quality vehicle that they’re getting and the overall experience. Here it’s just really different, unique, and positive.”

Cox said their personable approach sets them apart from other dealerships.

“There’s no smoke and mirrors,” he added. “We’re not salesmen by any means.

We’re just normal every-day, local people who are selling other normal every-day, local people cars.

“We don’t have anything to hide. We’ve worked very hard to have the nicest cars possible. We probably spend more time and more money on reconditioning than any other dealership around and keep a very high caliber vehicle.”

The dealership was originally located in Ironton, where Cox opened it in 2017.

Once he and his wife moved to the Park Hills area, he decided to move the business, too, and change things a bit.

“We’re keeping different cars than what we had over

Owner Jason Cox and Manager Casey Blumenstock offer financing options at Cox Motors in Park Hills. there,” he explained. “We have a lot of financing opportunities where that was pretty much a cash-only lot. We only kept five cars in inventory over there versus now we try to keep around 15 to 20 on the lot.”

Cox is not new to the car business. Before opening his own lot in 2017, he worked at a few dealerships in the area and then started working at a large franchise dealership in St. Louis.

But the commute and the long hours started to be too much. So he decided to start his own.

“I learned the business inside (and) out pretty well working in the St. Louis market and knew that I could do it on my own,” he said.

His experience running a finance department at one of the dealerships has allowed him to bring on several of the banks to help with financing

at his Park Hills business.

They offer a credit reestablishment program and a first-time buyers program.

Cox said they mainly offer newer cars with decent mileage that are $10,000 and under. But he does keep a few “exotic” vehicles in stock, such as sports cars, classic cars, and motorcycles.

“We literally sell as many as what we have on our lot every month,” he added. “We’re turning our inventory very fast.

Typically a car’s in inventory here about two weeks. That’s on the long end.”

He said the pandemic has made it tough to find cars with many dealerships holding onto used cars longer because they don’t have as many new cars coming in. COVID has slowed down production for many car manufacturers.

Cox said they also buy cars from customers.

He already has plans to expand. He has bought a piece of land across from the dealership to build a service shop that he hopes to open this summer.

“It will be open to the public, as well,” he said. “It’s not going to be just for our dealership cars. We’re going to specialize in oil changes and general maintenance.”

Cox is also a police officer in north St. Louis County, so he said the business is very pro law enforcement. Casey Blumenstock, manager of the dealership and the only other employee, is married to a police officer.

Cox Motors, located at 3326 Commonwealth Drive, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

But Cox said he is also open to appointments outside of those hours.

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Healthcare Continued

Urgent Care Facility

Midwest Convenient Care WINNER 550 Maple Valley Dr., Farmingotn, MO 63640 (573) 454-2466 www.midwestconvenientcare.com Parkland Health Center Finalist 1101 W Liberty St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6451 7245 Raider Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-1400 www.parklandhealthcenter.org Medical Arts Convenient Care Finalist 1103 W Liberty St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-8253 www.parklandhealthcenter.org

HOME AND FARM Air Conditioning/Heating Installation (HVAC)

Koppeis Heating & Cooling WINNER 1585 Farmington Ct, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-1224 www.koppeisheatingandcooling.com

Icon Communities at Farmington Finalist 1000 Icon Way, Farmington, MO 63640 (833) 817-7558 www.iconatfarmington.com _____________________________________

Appliance Store

Lowe’s Home Improvement WINNER 625 W Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 701-8200 www.lowes.com

Farm and Lawn Equipment

Fisher Furniture Finalist 1400 N MO-21, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-6111 www.fisherfurniture.net/index.html

Flieg’s Equipment Inc. Finalist 13 Chat Rd, Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 431-2820 www.fliegsequipmentinc.business.site

Menards Finalist 1280 Maple St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-0032 www.menards.com _____________________________________

Midwest Sports Center Finalist 124 Walker Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-7975 www.midwestsportscenter.com _____________________________________

B&B

Turkey Holler Bed & Breakfast WINNER 8046 Raintree Dr, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 518-4752 www.turkeyholler.com

Crystal Heating & Cooling Finalist 141 Busenbark Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 431-5200 www.crystalheatingandcooling.com

Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary Finalist 19620 Crown Ridge, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 883-9909 www.crownridgetigers.com

Adams Heating & Cooling Finalist 113 S. Main St. R, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-3915 _____________________________________

Nostalgic Place Laundry House Bed & Breakfast Finalist 300 College St, Arcadia, MO 63621 (314) 960-1983 www.arcadiaacademy.com _____________________________________

Apartment Community

Liberty Landing Apartments WINNER 60 Liberty Landing Cir, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-5195 www.sfcrent.com Arbor Ridge Apartments Finalist 813 Falcon St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-0100 www.leemayproperties.com

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Handy Matt Solutions LLC Finalist 410 Walnut Dr., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 535-4556 www.handymattsolutions.com _____________________________________

Contractor/Remodeler

Nichols Construction LLC WINNER 529 Hillsboro Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-5938 www.facebook.com/NicholsConstructionLLCFarmington/ B&N Drywall and Painting Finalist (573) 315-8743 www.facebook.com/bnndrywall/

Rural King WINNER 3967 Bray Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-1107 www.ruralking.com

Farm Store

Rural King WINNER 3967 Bray Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-1107 www.ruralking.com Miller’s Feed & Pet Finalist 629 E Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-8608 www.facebook.com/MillersFeed Peterson Feed & Farm LLC Finalist 2301 Hwy K, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-3292 www.facebook.com/petersonfeedandfarm

Plummer’s Ace Hardware

BEST HARDWARE STORE

Plummer’s offers quality service

This year’s Best Hardware Store in the Parkland goes to Plummer’s Ace Hardware, 101 E. Liberty St. in Farmington.

The store has served generations of local residents with its wide selection of basic home maintenance needs, great customer service and ease of shopping.

Owner Scott Plummer took over running the business from his parents Jim and Delores Plummer in 1987.

Of all the changes he’s made over the years, Scott believes one of his best decisions was to become an Ace Hardware store.

“We became a part of Ace Hardware in 2016,” he said.

“Being an Ace Hardware store, we’re locally owned and operated, but we’re trusted

nationally. We have the best of both worlds.”

While the pandemic has caused a financial strain for many businesses, Plummer’s has seen an increase in customers over the past year.

“Home improvement stores have been the winners,” he said. “More and more people were staying at home and wanted to take care of their house and had more time to do it. We have a lot of new customers, which is hard to believe.

Scott believes that having quality employees is the key to a successful business. He has employees in all stages of life — from high school and college students to retirees.

“The bottom line is, it’s about the people,” he said.

Plummer’s Ace Hardware in Farmington continues to faithfully serve the Parkland after many years in business. Pictured are, from left, Tony Brinkley, Darin Hooss, Owner Scott Plummer, Carson Hull, Manager Charlene Grohmann, Michael Wright; Jaxson Romine; Manager Dylan Plummer and Office Manager Sarah McRoy. Not pictured: Manager Larry Adams, Jennifer Corssen-Zelt, Stan DeClue, and Chase Shearin.

“The people that work here and the customers that come through our door. Our goal is

to treat our employees and our customers like we would like to be treated.”

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Patsy’s Furniture

MULTIPLE CATEGORY WINNER

Customer service is No. 1 at Patsy’s Patsy’s Furniture, located at 1115 N. St. Joe Dr. in Park Hills, was voted Best Furniture Store/Best Mattress Store in the Parkland for 2021.

Patsy’s has been in business for 18 years, and owners Jamie and Chris Wade have operated the store for the past five years.

“When we bought this store five years ago, in 2016, we lowered the prices by 20% because we wanted everything to be affordable for everyone,” Chris explained. “Jamie is retired military, and we live off of his income; we don’t take a paycheck, and we give back to the community.”

The Wades said they believed Patsy’s Furniture belonged to God and is in business to serve his purpose in the community. From providing discounts to families in need after a fire or other disaster to holding fundraisers, food drives, and tent revivals at the location, the Wades said they are always trying to do the Lord’s work.

This is the first year that the furniture store has won a Best of the Parkland contest.

The Wade’s said they believe the customer service offered

Patsy’s Furniture Owners Jamie and Chris Wade use the popular retail store to help the community any way they can. The couple’s faith in God and desire to help those in need led them to purchase the business in 2016. at Patsy’s is what sets their store apart from others.

“Customer service is where we try to stand out,” Jamie said. “We have a friendly staff and try to treat everyone like family. We aren’t perfect at it, but we do try. We try to have people smile when they come in and keep the smile all the

way through our delivery at their homes.

“One of the things we try to do is leave customers alone to look around without pressure sales pitches,” he explained. “We try to employ friendly staff and treat them like family.

“There’s always room for improvement, and we take input very seriously from our customer base,” he noted.

“But, the thing that really sets us apart is that we are a local veteran-owned company that is not ashamed to say that Jesus is Lord and we serve him openly. If people in our community need prayer, we are proud to stand with them and ask God on their behalf.”

The couple said there are many top-selling furniture pieces and sets within the store’s approximately 19,000 square-foot showroom.

“It’s hard to pick just one set of furniture,” said Chris.

“The Joanna Table by Steve Silver, the SoCozi massage living room sets from Southern Motion, and Ashley have many sets that we cannot keep on the floor if we tried.”

The Wades said they felt blessed that Patsy’s Furniture was the community’s selection for Best Furniture/Mattress Store this year.

“We would like to thank everyone who voted for us in this year’s contest,” said Jamie. “It means a lot to us to be given this recognition. We are looking forward to what the next year will bring. God bless everyone.”

Patsy’s Furniture is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, contact the store at 573-518-1900 or visit www.patsysfurniture.com.

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Home Improvement Store

Lawn Care

Flooring Store

Plummer’s Ace Hardware WINNER 101 E Liberty St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-6001 www.acehardware.com

Rafi’s Lawn Care WINNER (573) 701-5281 www.rafislawnservice.com

Busenbark Flooring and Granite WINNER 151 Busenbark Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 431-4100 www.busenbarkflooring.com Hoods Discount Home Center Finalist 4162 Overall Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-4718 www.hoodshomecenters.com

Gifford Lumber Company Finalist 510 Potosi St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-5762 www.giffordlumbermo.com

Flooring Systems Inc Finalist 669 Maple Valley Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-1461 www.flooringsystemsinc.net _____________________________________

Lowe’s Home Improvement Finalist 625 W Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 701-8200 www.lowes.com _____________________________________

Furniture Store

Home Insulation

Patsy’s Furniture Inc. WINNER 1115 N St Joe Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 518-1900 www.patsysfurniture.com

Ozark’s Modern Insulation WINNER 1313 N St Joe Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-2707 www.ozarkinsulation.com

Fisher Furniture Finalist 1400 N MO-21, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-6111 www.fisherfurniture.net

Energy Conservation Products Finalist 13998 Hwy T, Festus, MO 63028 (636) 937-6596 www.energyinsulationproducts.com

Hefner Furniture & Appliance Finalist 4850 US-67, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 431-9080 www.hefnerfurniture.com _____________________________________

Ecologic Insulation Finalist 3836 Hwy E, Perryville, MO 63775 (573) 768-9946 www.ecologicinsulators.com _____________________________________

Home Builder Residential

Home Security

Stan Heberlie Construction Inc. WINNER 12413 State Rte. F, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-2851 www.stanheberlieconstruction.com

Alarm Security WINNER 720 W. Karsch Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9191 www.alarmsecurityllc.com

Eli Morgan Construction Finalist Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (314) 724-1880 Facebook

Reggie Williams Alarms Finalist 1150 Pendleton Rd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-9630 www.facebook.com/williamsalarmllc/

Merritt Homes Finalist 602 Bradford Ct., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 631-8200

Paladin Security Co Finalist 3326 Common Wealth Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 218-8206 www.facebook.com/PaladinSec1/

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Lix Lawn Care Finalist 313 Hickory St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-8201 Pollock Landscaping LLC Finalist 12102 MO-72, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-1122 www.pollock-landscaping.com/ _____________________________________

Mattress Store Patsy’s Furniture WINNER 1115 N St Joe Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 518-1900 www.patsysfurniture.com Fisher Furniture Finalist 1400 N MO-21, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-6111 www.fisherfurniture.net Willette Home Furniture & Appliance Finalist 450 Berry Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-2000 www.shopwillettehomefurnishings.com _____________________________________

Roofing Company Rosener Roofing & Guttering WINNER 63 Swan Ln, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 431-1833 Melvin Mills Roofing LLC Finalist 1315 Co Rd 201, Fredericktown, MO 63645 (573) 783-0020 http://melvinmillsroofing.com Gibson Quality Roofing & Construction Inc. Finalist 23 MO-32, Bismarck, MO 63624 (573) 734-6261 www.gibsonqualityroofing.com

BEST HOSPICE CARE

Serenity HospiceCare

Serenity: ‘The hometown hospice’

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Serenity Hospice Care has proudly served the Parkland since 1989. Pictured are, first row from left, Brenda Vinson, LPN, Heather Bradley, RN, Mary Dahmm, FNP, Gayla Sisk, LCSW/ executive director, and Colleen Dunn, CAN; second row from left, Megan Scott, RN, Holly Hall, palliative care coordinator, Sherry Howard, medical records manager, Tricia Storie, CNA/receptionist, Robin Nagel, MSW/director of social work, Patti Govero, RN, and Heather Meador, business manager; third row, from left, Rebecca Pope, RN, Michele Day, director of marketing, Zach Trammell, CNA, Dannetta Jones, SW practicum student, Jenna Firehammer, chaplain, Lauren Fitzwater, RN, Mary Kay Obenauer, BSW, Crystal Crocker, LPN, and John Lodholz, community relations director.

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Chosen this year’s Best Hospice Care in the Parkland is Serenity HospiceCare, located at 5272 Flat River Road in Park Hills.

Serenity is an independent, not-for-profit, faith-based organization overseen by a local board. It is the area’s oldest hospice, having started providing quality end-of-life care 32 years ago when hospice wasn’t as common and widely accepted as it is today.

“We’re kind of the hometown hospice,” said Executive Director Gayla Sisk. “We served our first patient in 1989 as an all-volunteer group. It was a group of citizens who got together and said, ‘We really want hospice in this area so that people can have the right to die at home.’

“It was grassroots, and I’m proud that we started in that fashion. One of the things I think sets us apart is that we’re not owned by a big corporation. We’re governed by a board of directors who are neighbors. They live in the community where we serve.”

Through grants, fundraisers, and donations, services are provided to anyone in need regardless of their ability to pay.

Serenity patients receive visits from a nurse twice a week on average, and a Certified Nurse Aid visits the home three times weekly. The hospice is on call 24 hours, seven days a week. Once the nurse feels that the end of life is near, however, patients receive around-the-clock care.

In addition to hospice services, Serenity provides comfort care, house calls, volunteers, the We Honor Veterans program, Carter’s Clubhouse, and an outreach program.

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SENIORS Assisted Living Community

Farmington Presbyterian Manor WINNER 500 Cayce St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-4455 www.farmingtonpresbyterianmanor.org Southbrook Skilled Nursing Finalist 1108 W Liberty St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 260-4136 www.americareusa.net Meadowbrook Residential Care Finalist 806 W Mulberry St., Pilot Knob, MO 63663 (866) 567-1335 _____________________________________

Home Care Services

Elara Caring WINNER 1207A Maple St., Ste. A, Farmington, MO 63640 (866) 431-3956 100 Kingsbury Blvd., Fredericktown, MO 63640 (573) 783-7231 828 East High St., Ste. 14, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-1263 www.elara.com A1 HomeCare Finalist 522 Benham Street Suite B, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 www.a1-homecare.com Kindred at Home Finalist 4783 Flat River Rd Suite 100A, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-0751 www.kindredhealthcare.com _____________________________________

Hospice

Serenity HospiceCare WINNER 5272 Flat River Rd, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-0162 www.serenityhc.org Preferred Hospice of Missouri Finalist 810 Progress Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9800 www.preferredhospice.com

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Heart & Soul Hospice Finalist 412 Cayce St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-7066 www.heartandsoulhospice.org _____________________________________

Rehabilitation Center

Farmington Presbyterian Manor WINNER 500 Cayce St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-4455 www.farmingtonpresbyterianmanor.org Southbrook Skilled Nursing Finalist 1108 W Liberty St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 561-5992 www.americareusa.net/senior-living/mo/ farmington/southbrook/ Country Meadows Finalist 1301 St Joe Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-2889 www.visitcountrymeadows.com _____________________________________

Senior Independent Living Community

Farmington Presbyterian Manor WINNER 500 Cayce St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 747-4455 www.farmingtonpresbyterianmanor.org Southbrook Skilled Nursing Finalist 1108 W Liberty St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 561-5992 www.americareusa.net/senior-living/mo/ farmington/southbrook/ Country Meadows Finalist 1301 St Joe Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-2889 www.visitcountrymeadows.com

SERVICES Auction Company

Dees Auction Management WINNER 1495 Highway Dd, Marquand, MO 63655 (573) 783-2002 www.deesauctionmanagement.com J.T Morgan Auction Co. Finalist 3264 Hwy 221, Doe Run, MO 63637 (573) 330-9754 www.farmingtonauctions.com Shy Auction Company Finalist 910 N Missouri St, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 430-9525 www.shyauctioncompany.com _____________________________________

CBD/Vape Shop

The Shed Vapes WINNER 6326 Hillsboro Rd., Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (314) 471-5453 www.facebook.com/theshedvapes Ultimate Vapor Finalist All Area Locations 573-664-1919 www.ultimate-vapor.com C.B.’s Dispensary Finalist 102 S Washington St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 200-6764 www.facebook.com/CBs-Dispensary

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Cleaning Service

SERVPRO of Farmington WINNER 3916 Hwy 221, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-5191 www.servprofarmingtonmo.com Bryant Restoration Finalist 516 Benham St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 366-6351 www.bryantrestorationco.com Perfect 10 Cleaning Finalist 401 Congress St., Park Hills 63601 (573) 631-8137 _____________________________________

Computer Repair

EleetTech WINNER 667 W Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 701-9200 www.eleettech.com Cobra Computers Finalist 210 W Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (636) 208-9745 _____________________________________

Funeral Services

C Z Boyer & Son Funeral Homes WINNER All Area Locations (573) 431-2686 www.czboyer.com Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Finalist 217 W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-4541 www.cozeanfuneralhome.com Cole Family Funeral Home, LLC Finalist 210 E Reynolds St, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-0742 www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com

Mobile Device Repair

Pest Control

AT&T Store Finalist 740 W Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 701-9100 www.att.com

Guardian Pest Services Finalist Ironton, MO (573) 756-4674 www.guardianpestllc.com

Interstate All Battery Center WINNER 910 E. Karsch Blvd., Farmington (573) 756-5380 www.interstatebatteries.com

The i-Phone Doctor Finalist 122 N Washington St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 218-0744 Facebook _____________________________________

Monument Company

Parkland Monument Co., Inc. WINNER 5425 MO-32, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-7773 www.parklandmonument.com Mineral Area Monuments Finalist 705 E Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-0871 www.mineralareamonument.com

H.E. Williams Termite & Pest Control Finalist 3100 Delassus Rd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-2727 Facebook _____________________________________

Pet Boarding

Wag’n Tail Retreat WINNER 110 Taum Sauk Ct, Leadington, MO 63601 (573) 431-9247 www.wagntailretreat.com Veterinary Clinic of the Mineral Area Finalist 4730 Flat River Rd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9400 www.mineralareavetclinic.net

Doe Run Monument Finalist 3244 Hwy 221, Doe Run, MO 63637 (573) 756-3702 _____________________________________

Worrynought Kennels Finalist 1610 Ste. Genevieve Ave., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9651 www.worrynoughtkennels.com _____________________________________

Nursery/Greenhouse

Pet Groomer

Dix Garden Center WINNER 1430 E Main St #2730, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-1027 www.facebook.com/DixGardenCenter Green Thumb Plants Finalist 15371 MO-21, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 701-6509 www.facebook.com/GreenThumbPlants Fox Farm Nursery Finalist 4790 Hwy Y, French Village, MO 63036 (573) 358-3607 www.foxfarmnurseryandlandscaping.com

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Kammermann’s Pest Control WINNER 3451 Bray Rd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-1438 www.kammermannspestcontrol.com

Ultimutt Cuts WINNER 504 E Woodlawn Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 518-0530 www.facebook.com/ultimuttcuts/ Pawfection Pet Grooming Finalist 522 E Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 482-0163 www.pawfection-grooming.edan.io Bark Porch Grooming Finalist 206 N Desloge Dr., Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 327-9059 www.facebook.com/BarkPorchGrooming/ about/

Old Village Mercantile

MULTIPLE CATEGORY WINNER

Serving smiles every day

Owner Nina Gilliam likes to say that the Old Village Mercantile is in the business of making smiles.

She said a new employee realized this when he handed an ice cream cone to a little girl.

“She just started beaming,” Gilliam continued. “That’s the way it is. And that’s why we say we make smiles here because you hand them ice cream, or checking out, and there’s a little hand that brings up the candy.

Then you hand the candy bag back down and there’s this smile. It fills the face. That’s the best part about working here.”

Caledonia’s old fashioned general store that serves up 600 varieties of candy, homemade ice cream, and antiques was once again named the Best Specialty Store (Other Regions) and Best Antique Store in this year’s Best of the Parkland contest.

After 20 years, Gilliam loves that she is starting to see generations of smiles in her store, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“We’ve had parents that have brought their kids in,” she explained. “The kids have grown up, had their own kids, now they’re bringing kids. So we’re starting to see generations of people come into the candy store. It’s really neat.”

Gilliam’s even seeing it with her employees. Riley Ives knew when she turned 16 she wanted to work in the store.

Coming into the store, browsing the antiques and getting an iced vanilla coffee was the highlight of her weekends growing up. Now Ives has been serving up smiles and scoops of ice cream for the next generation for the past two years.

Old Village Mercantile Owner Nina Gilliam has started to see generations of families shopping, and even working, at her store.

Riley Ives grew up coming into the store and now works for Gilliam.

The homemade ice cream, made by retired teacher Randy Huff, is a big draw. He often uses the homemade baked goods and candy from the store in his unique flavors.

Gilliam’s husband, who specialized in antique signs, is the antiques curator at the store.

The antiques fill the second level and now they’ve expanded the collection into the building next door. They bought the building, which used to be a restaurant, for the kitchen to make the ice cream and baked goods. The front is now filled with more antiques to browse.

THANK YOU

FOR YOUR VOTE!

Plummer’s

Hardware

Store Hours: Monday-Friday 7 am - 6 pm Saturday 8 am - 5 pm • Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

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Plumber

Lord Plumbing WINNER 1014 Pine Grove Ln., Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-8707 www.lord.plumbingllc.com All About Water Finalist 127 S. Division St., Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 366-0634 Facebook Farmington Plumbing Finalist 131 Burks Rd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-8717 www.farmingtonplumbing.net _____________________________________

Print Shop

Minuteman Press Printing & Copying WINNER 121 E Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-4800 www.farmington.minutemanpress.com Mineral Area Office Supply Finalist 331 W Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-4777 www.shop.maos.com Graphic Options Finalist 120 W Pine St, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-3044 www.graphicoptionsonline.com _____________________________________

Propane/Natural Gas Company Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. WINNER All Area Locations 1 (888) 337-7355 www.ferrellgas.com

Chilton Oil Company Finalist 351 S Main St, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-0040 Bauman Oil Distributors Inc Finalist 505 Veterans Dr. #8511, Mineral Point, MO 63660 (573) 438-2162 www.baumanoil.com

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Trucking Company

Beelman Truck Co WINNER 17877 MO-32, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 883-7477 www.beelman.com

Antique Treasures Finalist (573) 431-4866 930 E Woodlawn Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 www.facebook.com/antiquetreasuresfarmington _____________________________________

Matt Murray Trucking Finalist 3754 Hwy O, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 431-6906

Beer & Liquor Selection

Klug Transport Finalist 5813 Hwy DD, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9200 www.klugtransportinc.com/index.html _____________________________________

Veterinarian

Veterinary Clinic of the Mineral Area WINNER 4730 Flat River Rd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9400 www.mineralareavetclinic.net Animal Medical Center of Park Hills Finalist 107 Strauss Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-9500 www.amcph.com Weber Road Veterinary Clinic Finalist 1513 Weber Rd., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-1050 www.weberroadvetclinic.com

SHOPPING Antique Store

Old Village Mercantile WINNER 219 S State Hwy 21, Caledonia, MO 63631 (573) 779-3907 www.oldvillagemercantile.com Reed’s Relics Finalist 107 E High St., Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-1532 Facebook

214 Liquor WINNER 110 West Liberty St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-4117 www.214liquor.com R B’s Western Package Finalist 24 W School St., Unit 1510, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-2206 www.r-bs-western-package.business.site Schnucks Farmington Finalist 942 Valley Creek Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 664-5204 www.schnucks.com _____________________________________

Brewery

Crown Valley Brewing and Distilling WINNER 13326 State Route F, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 756-9700 www.crownvalleybrewery.com The Old No. 102 Tap House Finalist 102 W Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 218-9554 www.102taphouse.com Charleville Vineyard & Winery Finalist 16937 Boyd Rd, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 756-4537 www.charlevillevineyard.com

Arcadia Valley Soap Company

BEST SPECIALTY SHOP IN ARCADIA VALLEY

Celebrating 20 years of making soap

The Arcadia Valley Soap Company has a lot to celebrate this year as it is owner Debra Hendron’s 20th anniversary as a soap maker and the business was chosen as the Best of the Parkland Specialty Shop in Arcadia Valley for the fifth year in a row.

Hendron said she feels the readers voted for them because of the overall experience of coming into the shop and taking home a piece of the Valley.

“The shop is always changing, so there is always something new,” Hendron said. “We work really hard to make shopping with us special for everyone that walks through the door. There have been so many amazing customers from all over the Parkland area that have come to visit us, told their friends about us and

shared our products. I am very grateful for all who voted.”

Arcadia Valley Soap Company uses mostly local suppliers for its gift baskets and everything is made at the store.

“We handcraft our products from our little soap shop right on Main Street in Ironton,” Hendron said. “Shanda (Martin) makes all of our hand-poured wax melts and manages the store. I create the soaps and other body care products and handle the online side of things.”

Along with the three brands: Arcadia Valley Soap, Botanical Earth and MoSoap, the duo also design custom wedding and shower favors and offer private labeling and wholesale options.

“We enjoy whipping up a lastminute gift to help someone out,” Hendron said. “It’s not just

Shanda Martin and Debra Hendron create a gift basket with many of their handcrafted items, at Arcadia Valley Soap Company. about making the best products we can and adding the little touches like pretty tissue paper, but making people feel welcome, plus loving what we do is what

makes Arcadia Valley Soap Co. special.”

Arcadia Valley Soap Company is open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thanks for voting for us!

Quality | Compassion | Dedication What you value thrives here.

For over 50 years, Farmington Presbyterian Manor has been proud to be a part of the Parkland and to support seniors in this community. We were humbled and honored to be voted as Best Assisted Living Community, Best Rehabilitation Center and Best Senior Independent Living Community in 2021 and aim to to live up to that vote of confidence every day.

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Butcher / Meat Department

Ruble’s Meat Market LLC WINNER 15387 S. State Highway 21, Ironton, MO 63621 (573) 546-3459 www.facebook.com/rublesmeatmarket

Grocery Store

ALDI WINNER 787 Maple Valley Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (855) 955-2534 www.aldi.us/stores

The Country Bouquet Finalist 101 N Main St., Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-5056 Facebook _____________________________________

Specialty Shop (Bonne Terre)

Save A Lot Finalist All Area Locations (573) 756-7272 www.savealot.com

Schnucks Farmington Finalist 942 Valley Creek Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 664-5204 www.schnucks.com

Mercille’s Meat Market Finalist 12488 South State Hwy. 21 Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-0686 Facebook _____________________________________

Save A Lot Finalist All Area Locations (573) 756-7272 www.savealot.com _____________________________________

Cutt-N-Sew Quilt Shop Finalist 27 West School St., Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-7887 www.cuttnsew.com

Convenience Store

Produce

Roy’s Convenience Stores Finalist All Area Locations (573) 779-3859 Facebook

ALDI Finalist 787 Maple Valley Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (855) 955-2534 www.aldi.us/stores

Treasure Emporium Finalist 1599 St Francois Rd., Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 576-7826 Facebook _____________________________________

Convenience Barn WINNER All Area Locations (573) 518-0605 www.phillips66gas.com

Rhodes 101 Stop Finalist All Area Locations (573) 760-0485 www.rhodes101.com/locations/ _____________________________________

Fabric / Sewing / Craft Store Hobby Lobby WINNER 3968 Bray Rd, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-7703 www.hobbylobby.com Cutt-N-Sew Quilt Shop Finalist 27 West School St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-7887 www.cuttnsew.com Fabric Creations Finalist 12396 E SSR-E, Cadet, MO 63630 (573) 366-3535 www.facebook.com/Fabriccreationsbyphyllis

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Crystal and Rich’s Produce WINNER 525 Potosi St., Farmington, MO 63640 (636) 208-7602 www.facebook.com/richsproduce/

Schnucks Farmington Finalist 942 Valley Creek Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 664-5204 www.schnucks.com _____________________________________

Specialty Shop (Arcadia Valley Region)

Arcadia Valley Soap Co. WINNER 119 S Main St, Ironton, MO 63650 (573) 546-7627 https://arcadiavalleysoap.com The Green Thumb Plants Finalist 15371 Highway 21, Arcadia, MO 63621 (573) 546-6508 www.facebook.com/GreenThumbPlants

The Fancy Crow WINNER 37 W. School Street, Bonne Terre, MO 63628 (573) 358-5265 www.thefancycrow.com

Specialty Shop (Farmington) Oasis Christian Bookstore WINNER 102 W Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-9494 www.oasiscbs.com Ally Sue Boutique Finalist 19 E. Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 218-9886 www.shopallysue.com Ophelia Finalist 20 West Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 915-5141 www.opheliafarmington.com

Hearing Care Partners

BEST HEARING CARE SPECIALIST

Listening so you can hear Topping out the Best Hearing Care Specialist category, Hearing Care Partners has two prior wins in providing the best hearing solutions in the area.

Dr. Karen Melton says that in their 17 years of service in Farmington, one of the best parts of her job is the feedback where patients talk about the difference made in their lives after treatment.

“We have deep roots here providing hearing care,” she said. “Whether it’s reconnecting them to their loved ones or helping them hear the birds again.

“We strive to listen to our patients and provide the best solutions. We’re proud to win this award again this year because of that commitment to our community and helping

David Shepard, HIS; Dr. Karen Melton and Lee Supitilov, HIS are the hearing care providers at Hearing Care Partners. everyone in our community hear better.”

The motto of Hearing Care Partners is “We listen so you can hear.” Melton said that her dedicated team is committed to providing patients with

thorough and compassionate hearing care services.

“We help patients throughout their life to hear their best, whether that’s testing for and treating a hearing loss, helping them upgrade

to new hearing devices or repair the devices they have, evaluating and treating their tinnitus symptoms, or protecting their hearing with customfit solutions,” she said.

When asked what sets Hearing Care Partners apart from their competition, Melton emphasizes their deep commitment to the community and treating every patient like they are family. She also notes the continuous development and training of providers to stay on top of the latest advances in hearing technology and methods.

“We believe our patients say it best, so we recommend checking out our reviews on Google and Facebook to hear more about why they choose us,” she said.

THANKS FOR VOTING!

“Get your Lix Fix!”

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756.5717

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Specialty Shop (Potosi)

Specialty Shop -Park Hills

Specialty Shop (Fredericktown)

A.M. Edition WINNER 103 Frizzell Street, Ste. B Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-5348 Facebook

Queen Anne’s Lace WINNER 1421 E Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 430-4050 www.shopqal.com

Nevermore Antiques WINNER 117 E Main St, Fredericktown, MO 63645 (573) 783-2626 www.showmepickers.com Tis The Season Finalist 128 S Mine Lamotte Ave., Fredericktown, MO 63645 (573) 783-4438 Facebook Brick & Mortar Finalist 112 South Main Street, Fredericktown, MO 63645 (573) 783-3602 www.bricknmortar.shop _____________________________________

Specialty Shop (Other Regions) Old Village Mercantile WINNER 219 S State Hwy 21, Caledonia, MO 63631 (573) 779-3907 www.oldvillagemercantile.com The Giving Tree Boutique Finalist 400 S Desloge Dr., Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 327-8455 www.facebook.com/thegivingtreeboutique The Overflow Cakery Finalist 108 N Lincoln St., Desloge, MO 63601 (573) 327-9060 www.facebook.com/TheOverflowCakery/

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Sweet Memories Shop Finalist 105 W Breton St, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 436-9140 www.facebook.com/SweetMemories105/ Miss Kim & Company Finalist 118 E High St., Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 210-6721 www.facebook.com/MissKimCo _____________________________________

Specialty Shop (Ste. Genevieve)

Not Just Comix Finalist 339 W Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 431-4587 Facebook Rijo’s Boutique Finalist 101 Strauss Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601 (573) 327-9889 www.rijosboutique.shop _____________________________________

Thrift Store/Consignment Shop

Oberle Meats WINNER 21529 Hwy 32, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 883-5656 www.oberlemeats.com

Dress 2 Impress Resale WINNER 117 E Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 664-1711 www.facebook.com/JeDawn81/

Harold’s Famous Bee Co. + Honey Bar Finalist 234 Market St., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (800) 748-9810 www.haroldsfamous.com

Farmington Pet Adoption Center Finalist 2901 HWY 67 South, Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 756-8658 www.farmingtonpet.org

Queen Anne’s Lace Finalist 60 S. Third Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 (573) 984-9888 www.shopqal.com

Goodwill Retail Store of Farmington Finalist 840 Valley Creek Dr., Farmington, MO 63640 (573) 760-9252 www.mersgoodwill.org/locations/

Koppeis Heating and Cooling

BEST AC/HEATING INSTALLATION

Doing the job right the first time “It’s a very friendly and reliable family-owned business.”

“Great service, fast return.”

“I am a very satisfied customer ... The work was very thorough and complete.”

“We recently received terrific service from Koppeis Heating and Cooling. Great service all around.”

“I can’t say enough about how pleased I am with our new system and the promptness and professionalism of the Koppeis team.”

“I am very pleased with the unit and the service. Great service from beginning to end of the project. I am a contractor myself and I always pay attention to detail. It’s those things that separate the ordinary from the extraordinary, and I must say that Koppeis has an extraordinary team.

Highly recommend!”

These reviews are from satisfied customers of Koppeis Heating and Cooling. The business recently won Best of the Parkland’s award for Best AC/Heating Installation.

Koppeis Heating and Cooling, LLC was founded in 2004 by Chuck Koppeis Sr. He worked in the HVAC industry for 30 years before he and wife Chris opened their own business. Sons Chuck Jr., Eric and Brian and daughter Amy joined the business a few years later.

The business has been proudly serving its customers for nearly 20 years.

“We are a family-owned-andoperated company which you can trust,” said Chuck Sr. “We work together to provide you with the best possible sales and service experience.”

He said their staff stands behind their work.

“We’re committed to being here for our customers for

Koppeis Heating and Cooling is a family-owned-and-operated business who appreciates their customers. Shown from left are brothers Eric, Chuck Jr. and Brian along with their parents Chris and Chuck Sr. generations to come,” he said.

The business offers a wide variety of products to choose and are also a factory-authorized Bryant dealer.

“We’re stocked with products by the best brands,” said Chuck Jr., “and we work hard to keep your family healthy and feeling comfortable all year long.”

The business’s 17 staff members include factorytrained technicians and installers who can help customers with customizing solutions in heating, cooling and indoor air quality.

Koppeis Heating and Cool-

ing offers residential heating and air conditioning products, commercial HVAC services, installation and replacement, equipment retrofit and replacement, preventative maintenance, emergency service, sheet metal fabrication and much more.

“We’re customer-focused,” said Chuck Jr., “and we go above and beyond to assist our customers. We want to continue the high-quality work first established by our parents.”

Koppeis Heating and Cooling is dedicated to providing the best possible service for their community. After all, they’ve been doing it for

nearly two decades.

“You can count on us to provide you with a system and solution which fit your unique needs,” said Chuck Jr., “and we’ve earned a reputation for doing the job right the first time. This is what separates us from other businesses because we do whatever it takes to help our customers.”

Koppeis Heating and Cooling 1585 Farmington Court, Farmington 573-756-1224 Koppeisheatingandcooling. com Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Quality flooring at great prices since 1939.

151 Busenbark Dr. Hwy 67 North of Farmington

Flooring & Granite

573-431-4100 Monday - Friday 8am-7pm Saturday 8am-5pm

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Busenbark Flooring and Granite

BEST FLOORING STORE

Meeting customers’ needs

Precision + patience = perfection.

Busenbark Flooring and Granite takes these three words very seriously. Their 36,000-squarefoot showroom is proof they have earned the title of experts in the flooring industry.

The business was first opened by Leslie Busenbark in 1939. The Busenbark familyowned business has now been in operation for 82 years. Son Gary operated the business before retiring. Currently brothers Todd, Chad, Les and Brock manage the family business.

The business is currently being recognized for its most recent achievement: Best of the Parkland’s award for Best Flooring Store.

Busenbark Flooring and Granite has two locations in Farmington and Columbia. In

addition to flooring and granite, they have glass shower enclosures and an Onyx collection for bathroom solutions which is an attractive and easy-to-clean grout-free alternative to tiled showers.

“We have the best pricing on great flooring,” said Brock Busenbark, operations manager. “We install flooring and countertops throughout Southeast Missouri, Northwest Missouri and Southwest Illinois.”

Customers can visit either of the two showrooms in-person or shop online to have products shipped nationwide.

“Our goal has been to provide superior service and value for our customers,” said Busenbark. “With our vast inventory and expertise, we work hard to meet our customers’ needs.”

According to Busenbark,

Chase Busenbark (left), granite salesman, is shown here with Brock Busenbark, operations manager, in front of one of many products customers can choose from at Busenbark Flooring and Granite. the business has more instock floor covering choices than anywhere and can professionally install all their products.

“We take care of our customers from the planning phase to completion of their projects,” he said.

Busenbark Flooring and Granite is adding additional

buildings to expand the business to offer their customers even more choices in highquality products.

Busenbark Flooring and Granite, 151 Busenbark Drive, Farmington, 573-431-4100 Busenbarkflooring.com Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Customer Appreciation Sale Single Vision Package – only $100 - includes select frames and single vision impact-resistant lenses - a $240 value.

That’s $140 in savings.

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That’s $110 in savings.

Lined Trifocal Package – only $200 - includes select frames and lined trifocal, impact-resistant lenses – a $310 value.

That’s $110 in savings.

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BEST CBD/VAPE SHOP

The Shed Vapes

A variety of choices at The Shed Vapes

WHOLESALE SHOP

OPEN TO PUBLIC AND VAPOR STORES 100’s of Premium Juice Brands and Equipment

Authentic Name Brand Vapor Supplies

6326 Hillsboro Road Bonne Terre, Missouri 63628 Text To: 314-471-5453 Warning: Products contain nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical.

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The Shed Vapes, located at 6326 Hillsboro Rd. in Bonne Terre, was chosen Best CBD/ Vape Shop in the Parkland for 2021.

The Shed Vapes is a wholesale vapor shop that began operation in owner Stan Janis’ kitchen before moving to a small building on his property.

Janis and the store’s General Manager Derek Bainbridge started selling vapor products to help people quit smoking. Since its inception more than three years ago, he said the shop has helped more than 5,000 people kick their smoking habits.

Janis said the wholesale vape shop sells its many products for little to no profit, allowing people an inexpensive option to help them quit smoking. He said any profit that the store does see goes back into the store or is used to help area law enforcement agencies with various fundraising efforts.

The shop carries a multitude of different vaping devices and more than 200 brands of premium nicotine juices. While the

vapor shop is smaller than most area shops, Janis said they carry more products and variety than others.

“We’re not trying to put anybody’s shop out of business,” Janis explained. “If we don’t have what they need, we send them to other shops in the area.”

Janis said the shop’s goal is not to pull traffic in but rather to help the people that may not have the money to spend on more expensive retail tobacco alternatives.

“Thank you for the votes and for the confidence and support of The Shed Vapes,” said Janis.

“It means a lot to us and is very much appreciated. It also helps a lot of people. We are here for the community, and we hope that we help them in their journey with a safer alternative to tobacco products.”

The Shed Vapes is open Monday-Friday from noon to 8 p.m.

The shop is open Saturday and Sunday with varying store hours.

Contact The Shed Vapes at 314471-5453 or visit their Facebook Page: “The Shed Vapes.”

Owner Stan Janis and General Manager Derek Bainbridge offer a large selection of wholesale vaping products at The Shed Vapes, which officially opened in 2018 and now serves hundreds of customers per week.

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