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Welcome to Your Hot Picks 2010 Just when you thought nobody cared, up pops this year’s Hot Picks, and a record number of you voted. One thousand, eight hundred and ninety-six people jumped on our website and listed their votes for everything from the best lunch place (Red’s Dogs and Donuts) to the Best Democrat or Republican (Jim Riesberg and Ken Buck) to your favorite bumper stickers, (“If you don’t like the way I drive, then stay off the sidewalk!”).

And, we had some surprises, such as Kress Cinema won five categories, and Tom Tancredo got votes in both the Favorite Republican and Favorite Democrat categories.

You voted as the Best Place to Watch the Stars? Your own back yard.

All those results are here in this special section, but also on www.greeleytribune.com/hotpicks2010.

Where to find what Businesses/Services Pages 4-19 Assisted Living.................................................4 Auto Service......................................................4 Bank/Credit Union...........................................4 Best Bumper Sticker........................................4 Bicycle Shop......................................................4 Bookstore..........................................................4 Car Wash............................................................6 Carpet Cleaning...............................................6 Comic Strip........................................................6 Day Care Provider............................................7 Dry Cleaners......................................................7 Financial Advisors............................................7 Florist..................................................................7 Friendliest Store...............................................8 Furniture Store.................................................8 Gift Shop..........................................................10 Grocery Store..................................................10 Hair Salons/Spa..............................................12 Hardware Store..............................................12 Heat/Air Contractor......................................12 Insurance Company......................................14 Jewelry Store..................................................14 Liquor Store....................................................15 Mechanic.........................................................15 Mortgage Company......................................16 Nursery/Greenhouse....................................16 Oil Change.......................................................17

Pet Store..........................................................17 Real Estate Company....................................17 Shoe Store.......................................................18 Sporting Goods..............................................18 Thrift Store......................................................18 Tire Store.........................................................18 Veterinarian....................................................19

Dining Pages 19-24 BBQ...................................................................19 Breakfast..........................................................23 Breakfast Burrito............................................20 Burrito..............................................................20 Chicken Wings................................................20 Chinese Food..................................................20 Coffee Place....................................................20 Dessert/Donuts/Pastries..............................20 Hamburger......................................................21 Hot Dog............................................................21 Ice Cream/Yogurt..........................................21 Local Bar..........................................................22 Lunch................................................................22 Margarita.........................................................22 Mexican Restaurant......................................22 New Restaurant.............................................22 Pizza..................................................................22 Place for a first date/anniversary/special occasion...........................................................23

Place to have a beer.....................................23 Place to have a glass of wine.....................20 Place to take kids to eat...............................24 Sandwich.........................................................24 Steakhouse......................................................24 Takeout Food.................................................24

Health Pages 24-26 Chiropractor.................................................24 Dentist............................................................24 Doctor.............................................................25 Massage.........................................................25 Medical Clinic. .............................................25 Orthodontist. ...............................................26 Place to Exercise.........................................26

People Pages 26-28 Attorney.........................................................26 Bartender. .....................................................26 Democrat.......................................................26 Greeley Celebrity. ......................................26 Greeley City Council Member. .............27 Local Band. ...................................................27 Local Sports Coach....................................27 Non-Profit Volunteer................................28

Radio talk show host................................28 Real Estate Agent. .....................................28 Republican....................................................28 Teacher...........................................................28

Places & Events Pages 28-31 Apartment Complex.................................29 Community Event......................................28 Free Entertainment...................................29 Golf Course...................................................29 Historical Spot.............................................30 Night Spot.....................................................30 Place to hang out. .....................................30 Place to listen to live music...................30 Place to picnic.............................................30 Place to watch the stars..........................30 Scenic Drive..................................................31 Swimming Pool. .........................................31 Wedding Venue..........................................31

Aug. 25, 2010 The Tribune 501 8th Ave., Greeley, CO (970) 352-0211, www.greeleytribune.com

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Auto Service

Assisted Living When you need a place to care for someone you love just as you would care for them, The Bridge is a premier choice. The staff stands by their slogan, “When experience matters.” They are an established assisted living facility with a reputation of wonderful care. The reputation has gotten so good that they are often found by the word of mouth. The Bridge also has a caring staff that has several years of experience together. In addition the wonderful staff and care, The Bridge has a beautiful campus and facilities.

1. The Bridge, 4750 West 25th St., Greeley 2. Sterling House, 1999 38th Ave., Greeley 3. Bonnell Good Samaritan, 708 22nd St., Greeley

If you don’t know Weld County Garage, you don’t know Weld County.

It’s been around for more than a century, and has earned a good reputation, in an area where reputations are very important. They sell new and used GMC, Buick and Pontiacs and give you the customer llcare you expect forma long-established business.

Bank/Credit Union 1. Weld County Garage, 2699 47th Ave., Greeley 2. Phil’s Auto, 540 27th St., Garden City 3. Ehrlich, several locations

Peter Heacox pheacox@greeleytribune.com A kitten brings smiles to those at The Bridge.

Bumper Sticker Don’t blame us for these bumper stickers. You sent them in. The winners with the most votes were: 1. NOBAMA 2. Coexist 3. Jesus is the Reason for the Season 4. One Big-Ass Mistake, America 5. Save The Poudre — Store It In The Glade While those five bumper stickers got the most votes, there were literally hundreds of bumper stickers submitted.

1. NOBAMA 2. Coexist 3. Jesus is the Reason for the Season 4. One BigAss Mistake, America 5. Save the Poudre Store It In The Glade

Bookstore

Bicycle Shop Looking for a bike place where they know your name? Bike and Peddler Cycling Fitness provides a level of customer service that makes you feel a part of the family. They can help you with full bike repair, tune ups or get you on a brand new bike that is the perfect fit. The employees are also very knowledgeable in city and town bike laws to make sure you have every accessory you need.

More than 150 1. Wells years ago, Henry Fargo, Several Wells and William Locations Fargo got together 2. Weld to start a bankSchool Credit ing service in Union, 2555 California. It grew 47th Ave., to a nation-wide Greeley stagecoach service. Well, Henry 3. Bank of and William aren’t Choice, several around anymore, locations but their banks survive. There are five of them in Greeley: in the downtown area, Cottonwood Square, University Square and WestLake, and they’re ready to help in any banking service you need.

1. Bike and Peddler Cycling Fitness, 5240 W. 9th St. Drive, Greeley 2. Roubaix Bicycle Company, 911 16th St., Greeley 3.

International Bike/I-Bike, 2170 35th Ave., Greeley Peter Heacox pheacox@greeleytribune.com Work at Bike & Peddler Cycling Fitness.

Even though they are a larger chain company, Borders has made a commitment to be community oriented.

The employees know their regular customers by name and are always on hand to make suggestions for new reading. After you have found that perfect selection, you can sit in their Seattle’s Best café, relax and enjoy your reading with a nice drink.

1. Borders, 2863 35th Ave., Greeley 2. An Open Book, 4689 W. 20th St., Greeley 3. Book Rack, 2701 10th St., Greeley

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR

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...AND THE TOP 3 HOT PICKS WINNERS (ALL from Sears Real Estate!)

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If you could see the next TOP 38 REALTORS on the list, we think they’d be: Elaine Bradley

Dick Brown

Kim Bylsma

John Cowart

Lorrie Dinner

Amy Dollarhide

Betty Hinze

Lindsay Jiricek

John Kadavy

Bill Kehl

June Lemmings

Joann McLean

Mary McPhee

Joe Murphy

Jane Phelps

Dick Pierson

Mike Pieruccini

Penny Rose

Felipe Sorzano

Chalice Springfield

Jean Sunn

Linda Swanson

Leonard Thompson

Ryan Andre

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Melody Hagenlock

Beth Hall

Sharon Herdman

Lisa Michie

Randy Moser

Carol Albo

Derek Andersen

Larry Ewing

Jennifer Merck

John D. Valencia

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Carpet Cleaning

Service. That word means everything to the employees at Steamway Floor & Ceiling. They know it is important to do a great job in someone else’s home.

They believe in getting your carpet cleaned in a timely and professional manner.

1. Steamway Floor & Ceiling, 602 8th Ave., Greeley 2. Doug’s Carpet & Upholstery, 4917 W. C St., Greeley

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Comic Strip

Car Wash Remember when you’d be looking for a place to eat along the highway, and you’d stop at a diner because all the trucks were stopped there? Same with car washes. Those who know best, such as police cars and city cars, will go through Bears because of the good job and good service. They’ve been doing it for a long time, so they must be doing something right.

1. Bears Car Wash, 3417 W. 28th St., Greeley 2. Car Spa, 3101 10th St., Greeley 3. West Side Car Wash, 4625 W. 29th St., Greeley

3. TLC Carpet Cleaning, 6380 W. 10th St., Greeley

Zits, a nationally circulated strip by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman, probably won this category because we can all connect with teenagers. Because they drive us all crazy.

Family Circus, a long-running strip about younger kids got second, and — even though there are no new “Peanuts” comic strips — it still took third.

Peter Heacox pheacox@greeleytribune.com Washing a Cadillac at Bears Car Wash.

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Day Care Facility

Dry Cleaners

ABC has 10 loca1. ABC tions around Weld Learning County, all serving children (and their DAY CARE parents) with a ded- PROVIDER icated staff. Owner 1. Judy Sandra Bright said Wooldridge they want to provide a comfortable and happy environment. An environment that not only stimulates educational growth, Bright said on the center’s website, “but most importantly, provides love and care. We want your child’s day with us to be filled with fun, love, growth, and safety, and your day to be filled with peace of mind�.

Nu Way Cleaners is 1. Nu Way all over the place, Cleaners, Five and if that’s not locations in enough, they’ll pick Greeley: 1925 59th Ave.; 2728 up your dry clean11th Ave.; 2501 ing, clean it and 7th Ave.; 3512 deliver it back to 10th St. you. But one of the things that makes 2. Bennett Nu Way special is Fine Cleaning the annual Coats For Folks drive, 3. Freeman’s where it collects Cleaners and cleans used coats and gives them to people who can’t afford a warm coat. It’s distributed thousands of coats in the program. It also sponsors a food drive in the spring.

Financial Advisors

Wells Fargo Advisors services include selecting individual investments and developing retirement plans among other others. Their office is located at 4675 W. 20th St. Road, Greeley, CO. They can also be reached at (970) 330-8786.

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Florist 1. Wells Fargo Advisors, 4675 W. 20th St Road, Greeley, CO 80634-3246 • (970) 3308786 2. Edward Jones, multiple locations

Mariposa has been enjoying its downtown location for two years now.

It’s easy to go to a store and buy a handful of flowers, but Mariposa will give you that something extra.

They work hard to get a customer exactly what they want. Owner Pam Bricker said she has a fantastic staff that works hard to give exceptional service.

1. Mariposa, 801 8th St., Greeley 2.

Cottonwood Florist, 4681 W. 20th St., Suite 110, Greeley 3. Carol Lynn’s gifts and flowers, 3506 W. 10th St., Greeley

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Friendliest Store When one of the employees says “thank you,” they really mean it.

Red’s Dogs and Doughnuts has only been in Greeley for two years but has quickly established itself as the friendliest store. The staff truly appreciates every customer that comes in. They believe next to the quality of their food, the customer is the most important thing in the store.

1. Red’s Dogs and Doughnuts, 2608 11th Ave., Greeley

When you need an end table or a new couch, or anything in between, to make your home more cozy, the local Gallery Furniture is your one-stop shop. They have a wide selection and the best value. They also pride themselves on their local feel.

2. Warm Hugs, 916 9th Ave., Greeley

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2. Ben’s Furniture, Two locations 3. American Furniture, Several Locations

3. Sprouts, 4759 W. 29th Street

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Gift Shop

Grocery Store

When you need that perfect little gift, head to Lolly’s Hallmark. They do all the buying themselves in order to have fun, with new items all the time. They are also well-stocked with their staple items so you can always count on getting a card too. To make it a complete one-stop-shop, Lolly’s will gift wrap your purchase free of charge.

1. Lolly’s Hallmark, 2030 35th Ave., #E, Greeley 2. Warm Hugs, 916 9th Ave., Greeley 3. A Country Touch, 4530 Centerplace Drive, # 360, Greeley

Peter Heacox pheacox@greeleytribune.com A Lolly’s Hallmark employee packages a gift.

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The King Soopers at Westlake has established itself as Greeley’s grocery store and can attribute the win to the motto “fast and friendly service.” Manager Bert Dieck said he can’t rave about the employees enough.

They go above and beyond every day to help a customer.

This King Soopers was remodeled in October and offers a newer, cleaner feel as well as an outstanding variety of meats, produce and

1. King Soopers Westlake, 2100 35th Ave., Greeley 2. Sprouts, 4759 w. 29th St., Greeley 3. Safeway, Several locations

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Hair Salon/Spa

Even though James Salon and Spa has been in business for a while in Greeley, they try to better themselves every day. This year their little steps taken each day had a big impact on their customers as they were lifted from second to first in this year’s votes.

They have team of employees that get along well and that helps them have better customer service.

1. James Salon Spa, 5290 W. 9th Street Dr., Greeley 2.

Indulgence, 7251 W. 20th St., Greeley 3.

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Hardware Store You can go to Ace for more than nails and screws, but it’s easy to see why Ace cleaned up first, second and third. They have a wide selection of just about everything your home could need. From home brew kits to lawn furniture Ace has it all. They pride themselves on their individual customer service. They understand Greeley and the people they serve as they are an independently, locally owned store.

McCreery and Sun have served Northern Colorado since 1974, and part of the reason for their success has to be their two main principals: customer service and fair pricing. What more would we want than a good price and somebody who pays attention to their customers?

Need help with your heating systems, air conditioners, water heaters?

Give McCreery and Sun a try.

1, 2 & 3. Ace Hardware, multiple locations.

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1. McCreery and Sun, 3455 W. F St., Greeley 2. Western Comfort, 6525 W. 4th St., Greeley 3. Greeley Furnace, 112 E. 30th St., Greeley

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THANK YOU GREELEY FOR VOTING US BEST... Local Bar Place to have a beer New Restaurant

Also Voted Best Bartender in Greeley - Kayla!

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Insurance Company State Farm, a good neighbor and a good corporate citizen. Although they have the big chain name, State Farm in Greeley has a local feel. They employ locally and understand Greeley and Weld County. They take pride in the community and their customers.

1. State Farm, several locations.

2. Farmers, several locations 3. All-State, several locations

Fall is for Planting 20-50% OFF All Shade Trees and Flowering Trees All Ornamental Shrubs 1000’s to choose from

All Evergreens

Includes Trees and Shrubs

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Voted Weld County’s Best Nursery For The 12th Year!

Weiss Jewelers has been established for a while — 95 years in fact. All of this experience has helped them become the favorite. They also take pride in their quality of product and the service that they offer customers.

1. Weiss Jewelers, 955 52nd Ave. Court #200, Greeley 2. William Moore, 914 9th Ave., Greeley 3. Zales, 2014 Greeley Mall, Greeley

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From Greeley: 7 miles north of 10th Street on 59th Avenue.

From Windsor: 6 miles east on 392, then 3 miles north on CR 31

Peter Heacox pheacox@greeleytribune.com Employees at Weiss Jewelers.

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Liquor Store

Mechanic

These guys sure 1. Westlake know their wine.

Wine & Buying wine can Spirits, 2024 sometimes be intim- 35th Ave., Greeley idating, especially when looking at 2. Gordon’s, the large selection of Westlake Wine & 2521 11th Ave., Greeley Spirits. But the staff here is knowledge3. Bittersweet able and is happy to help you find the Liquors, 3504 10th St., perfect selection.

Greeley Not only do they know their wine Peter Heacox but they know how pheacox@greeleytribune.com to make a party perfect too. By A view of the going to their webwine selection at site you can select Westlake Wine & Spirits. how many people will be attending, what you want to serve and how long the party will last; they will tell you how much you should buy.

Phil White has run his auto service for 25 years, coming to Greeley to attend UNC more than 30 years ago. In addition to his automotive expertise, White wants to share it with others. That’s why he speaks to community groups and school career fairs about the automotive industry. “My job is to give people information about their cars,” White said. “There are a lot of misconceptions in this industry that we try to clear up.” Maybe that’s why he was voted the top mechanic in Greeley.

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1. Phil’s Pro Auto Repair Service, 540 27th St. 2. Weld County Garage, 2699 47th Ave. 3. Debey’s Service, 2315 W 10th St.

As a proud member of the community since 1936, we are honored to have been chosen as one of your favorites.

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Nursery/Green House

Mortgage Company

Eaton Grove is the favorite greenhouse around not only because of its wide selection but also for its unique qualities. While you are shopping for that perfect addition to your garden you can also watch about 20 peacocks. And when you’re done, you can stop by and say hi to Sue Ann the Swan. Before you go shop you can call ahead and make an appointment to take a tour of the private museum complete with 1,300 washing machines. Eaton Grove is open year round.

1. Eaton Grove, 35901 WCR 31., Eaton 2. Happy Life Gardens, 2000 37th St., Evans 3. Miller’s Greenhouse, 2824 1st Ave., Greeley

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Being involved in the community has been a big part of Home Team Lending’s success. They are actively involved in Greeley’s Chamber of Commerce and in the educating Realtors. Being community minded has helped them become a top mortgage company.

1. Home Team Lending, 1019 37th Ave. Court, Greeley 2. Cache Bank, Lighthouse Lending, Wells Fargo 3.

Cornerstone Mortgage, 6500 29th St., Suite 230, Greeley

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AND THE ELVIS EXPERIENCE BAND I WANT TO THANK ALL OUR FANS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT US. IT’S BECAUSE OF YOU THAT WE PLAY THE MUSIC. CONGRATULATIONS TO MY BAND, THIS AWARD CONFIRMS WHAT I ALREADY KNEW. 1310 KFKA HAS BEEN A PART OF MY FAMILY FOR OVER 8 YEARS AND I WANT TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE TO THE STATION AND MY FANS.

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At Grease Monkey, the staff understands you have a busy schedule and getting your oil changed doesn’t necessarily fit into your plans. That’s why they get you in and out as quick as possible to get you back on the road. In the haste they don’t forget their motto, “100 percent satisfaction garunteed”.

Businesses | Dining | Health | People | Places&Events 1. Grease Monkey 2. Mobil 1 3. Weld County Garage

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Sears Real Estate 1. Sears Real is an indepenEstate, 2021 dent, agent-owned Clubhouse company that has Drive, Greeley earned the long2. ReMax, standing reputa5586 W. 19th tion for exceptional St., #2000, residential real estate Greeley services in Northern Colorado since 1972.

3. The Group, Managing Broker 3257 W. 20th Chalice Springfield St., Greeley offers dynamic leadership with over 20 years in the industry as she supports over 40 Realtors who collectively bring over 600 years of combined experience (averaging 17 yrs/ person) to buyers & sellers. The company has built success upon the foundation of a strong & active presence in our local community through community volunteering & participation.

Whether you want 1. PetSmart, to have a bearded 2833 35th Ave., dragon as a pet Greeley or a puppy, you 2. can find your new Tailwaggers, addition to the 3616 10th St., family at PetSmart.

Greeley They have a wide selection of ani3. Pet Co, mals including 4751 W. 29th cats, dogs, birds, St., Greeley fish and reptiles.

PetSmart also has a wide selection of information materials and accessories for your new pet. If you get home and find your dog does not know how to sit on command, not a problem. PetSmart also offers training classes throughout the year.

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Sporting Goods Store Zeke and Todd 1.

Garretson have Garretson’s, been a local fixture 3817 10th St., in Greeley since Greeley 1979. They can 2. Sports compete with any Authority, chain store because 4114 they have just as Centerplace wide, if not wider, Dr., Greeley selection. The employees are a knowledgeable staff 3. Big 5, 4743 W. 29th St., # B, that can answer Greeley any of your sporting goods questions. They cater to teams needs as well as an individual needs. Being locally owned and operated, all of their money stays in Greeley.

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Thrift Store

The Florios are on 1. Florio’s, their fourth gen820 9th St., eration of running Greeley the shoe store.

2. Payless, And even though several locathey have won the tions award eight times, Mark Florio is still 3. Hearnes, very thankful and 1923 59th Ave., proud. There are Greeley several places to get shoes but local Florios will give you something the big chains can’t compete with — service and knowledge. Having been in Greeley for so many years they are a trusted establishment where people know there level of service and tradition.

At the Arc Thrift Store you can find everything from a puzzle to a lamp to clothes. And when you make a purchase at the Arc Thrift store you are helping Arc’s mission to fund programs for people with developmental disabilities.

Proceeds from the store go to the Arc Chapters, which use that money to help people with developmental disabilities thrive.

1. Arc Thrift Store, 2401 W. 27th St., Greeley 2. Goodwill, 1012 11th St., Greeley 3. Salvation Army, 1215 8th Ave.

Tire Store Honesty. Quality. Service. These are the values the staff at M & O Tire Store live by. They have been in Greeley since 1972, and many of the employees have been there at least 20 years. When Greeley needs tires, they turn to M & O.

1. M & O Tire Store, 2525 8th Ave., Greeley 2. Big O Tire, 3325 23rd Ave., Evans 3. Discount Tire, 2409 10th St., Greeley

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Veterinarian Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital takes pride in its highly trained staff and is known for their high level of care to their clients. You can relax and know your furry friend is getting the best care available.

1. Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital, 6297 10th St., Greeley 2. West Ridge, 8235 20th St., Greeley 3. All Pet

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One of the slogans for Nordy’s Barbecue is “Texans don’t mess with us.” If you wonder why, think about their barbecue. Like Carolina Pork or Nordy’s Brisket or David’s Smokehouse Chili Dog. Located at Centerra, east of Greeley, the reputation of Nordy’s pulls customers from around northern Colorado.

Breakfast Burrito 1. Nordy’s, 4360 St. Cloud Drive, Loveland 2. Texas Roadhouse, 2451 W. 28th St., Greeley 3. BBQ Hut, 1002 25th Ave., Greeley

It’s early in the morning, too early for your taste actually. Lucky for you Alberto’s is waiting for you every morning with legendary homemade breakfast burritos to satisfy your wildest dreams.

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Place to Have a Glass of Wine Ready to unwind from the week?

Try a relaxing night at Kress. Enjoy some time with friends and catch a movie or a music performance over a glass of wine. Or three.

Chinese Food You can’t beat the service and food at Hunan. That’s why since 1993 people have been coming back time and time again to this excellent Chinese experience.

Maybe it’s the people who chose the legendary homemade burritos from Alberto’s as the best burrito. Or maybe it’s the legendary homemade burritos from Alberto’s that chose the people.

1. Kress Cinema & Lounge, 817 8th Ave.

1. Hunan, 2028 35th Ave., Greeley 2. Wonderful Inn, 3605 10th St., Greeley 3. Canton Garden, 1330 8th Ave., Greeley

Coffee Place Whether you’re 1. Starbucks, ordering a “triple multiple locatall vanilla peppertions mint, non-fat, no 2. The Buzz, foam, 1923 59th Ave., extra whip, upside Greeley down caramel macciato,” or a plain 3. Human cup of coffee, Bean, multiple black, locations Starbucks can bring it. With three stores in Greeley, plus the smaller shops in supermarkets and other areas, it’s not hard to find a Starbucks around town. You might also want to try their pastries and light lunches, and even oatmeal for breakfast.

Chicken Wings 1. Alberto’s, 2605 W. 11th St. Rd., Greeley 2. Coyote’s, 5250 W. 9th St. Dr., Greeley 3. Qdoba, 2527 11th Ave., Greeley

The big game is on tonight, are you going to settle for just any wings? No way José, you need the best wings and the best sauces in town. Call Wing Shack and get your milk glass ready.

1. Wing Shack, 2704 8th Ave., Greeley 2. Kenny’s Steak House, 3502 10th St., Greeley 3. Buffalo Wild Wings, 4711 W. 29th St., Greeley

Dessert/Donuts/Pastries When you’re holding a Red’s donut you’re holding more than a snack.

Your holding an old school piece of premium pastry art, hand forged all night while you slept like a baby.

1. Red’s Dogs and Doughnuts, 2608 11th Ave., Greeley 2. Schmidt’s, 5750 10th St., Greeley 3. Fat Alberts, 1717 23rd Ave., Greeley

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Hamburger With more than two-dozen burgers and over 40 years of burger experience it’s no wonder Red Robin has the best burger around. “We pride ourselves on being gourmet burger experts.”

1. Red Robin, 4514 Centerplace Drive, Greeley 2. JB’s, 2501 8th Ave., Greeley 3. Randy’s, 1635 8th Ave., Greeley

These days it’s all about selection.

And no one brings dog varieties to the table like Red’s Dogs and Donuts.

So the only dog choice in town is do you want ketchup or mustard?

Ice Cream/Yogurt 1. Red’s Dogs and Doughnuts, 2608 11th Ave., Greeley 2. Sonic, 5906 10th St., Greeley 3. JB’s, 2501 8th Ave., Greeley

It’s hot out. Hot enough that you just watched the nearest street sign flop over like a wet noodle in the pool you wish you were in. Lucky for you Cold Stone has homemade ice cream goodness waiting for you by the scoop.

Your Hot Picks 2010 21 1. Cold Stone Creamery, 4626 Centerplace Drive, # 118, Greeley 2. Dairy Queen, several locations 3. TCBY, 3483 10th St., Greeley

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Local Bar

If you’ve got the best beer and the best bartender, you have to win the “Local Bar” category. Since they opened, the Tavern has been swamped at the tables and at the bar, and if you stop by, you’ll notice everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. That’s what it’s all about.

1. The Tavern, 2918 67th Ave., Greeley 2. Patrick’s, 907 8th Ave., Greeley 3. Kress Cinema & Lounge, 817 8th Ave., Greeley

Lunch

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Choosing a lunch spot is hard.

Sometimes real hard. But with Red’s lunch deal, all you need to choose when hunger strikes is what kind of dog, drink and donut you want.

1. Red’s Dogs and Doughnuts, 2608 11th Ave., Greeley

Margarita There is something in the air at the Rio. Maybe it’s magic or maybe just humidity from the indoor garden, or at least that’s what you start thinking after one of their famous margaritas.

1. Rio Grande, 825 9th St., Greeley

2. The Tavern, 2918 67th Ave., Greeley

2. Coyote’s, Grill, 5250 W. 9th St. Dr., Greeley

3. Roma’s, 728 16th St., Greeley

3. Palomino, 3390 W. 23rd St., Greeley

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Mexican Restaurant “It feels great to be recognized as an excellent restaurant,” says Coyote’s owner Brenda Lucio. Blame it on the killer green chili, and a margarita that will knock your socks off.

New Restaurant Manager Jeff Oyler ‹ from a long Greeley tradition of restaurant families in Greeley ‹ said busi2. Rio Grande, ness has been very 825 9th St., good since they Greeley opened at St. Michaels. Part of 3. Palomino, the reason may 3390 W. 23rd be the specials St., Greeley they post on their Facebook page every day.

Take a look: http:// bit.ly/azgPel 1. Coyote’s Southwestern Grill, 5250 W. 9th St. Dr.

1. The Tavern, 2918 67th Ave., Greeley 2. Red’s Dogs and Doughnuts, 2608 11th Ave., Greeley 3. Road Kill Sports Grill, 2263 Greeley Mall, Greeley

Pizza Since 1988, Roma’s has been thriving in Greeley, with two restaurants ‹728 16th St., and 5750 W. 10th St. ‹ and their pizza has been the staple. You want something different on your pizza, like sauerkraut or cauliflower or broccoli or other strange veggies?

Roma’s can help you.

1. Roma’s, 728 16th St., Greeley 2. Fonta’s, 2400 8th Ave., Greeley 3.

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Date Place

Kress, located in 1. Kress downtown Greeley, Cinema won the best place Lounge, 817 to take a date by 8th Ave. offering live music 2. Kenny’s on weekends, Steakhouse, independent mov3502 10th St. ies and good food.

The menu carries 3. Bonefish movie names, also: Grill, I-25 at “Attack of the Killer U.S. 34 Tomatoes!� (tomato bisque); “Lord of the Fries� (seasoned French fries); “Fellowship of the Rings� (onion rings) and our favorite, sweet potato fries, called “Silence of the Yams.� They also have popcorn and Necco wafers, just in case your date is interested....

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Place to Have a Beer

There has to be something special about a restaurant that has a phone number like 330BEER. The Tavern serves 12 kinds of beer on tap and another 25 to 30 bottle selections.

They’ve also go a load of TVs if you want to catch the Bronco game while downing a cold one.

1. The Tavern at St. Michaels 2. Old Chicago, 2349 W. 29th St. 3. Patrick’s Irish Pub, 907 8th Ave.

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Breakfast No place else can you get a Raspberry-Granola Pancake, or a Greeley Frittata or Baja Tacos like they serve you at The Egg & I. Located in two places in Greeley — 3830 W. 10th St., and 2305 W. 27th St. — you can get to them quickly in an emergency — like when you have a sudden craving for a Chocolate Chip Pancake.

1. The Egg & I, two locations 2. The Kitchen, 905 16th St. 3. Village Inn, two locations

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Kids Place to Eat

Need a place to take the kid where they can find gourmet meals, such as corndogs, mac-ncheese, pizza and even Chic-ChickChicken Fingers?

Red Robin, with the big red bird in the cape, also offered a children’s cook-off, with safety tips for you and your kids.

1. Red Robin, 4514 Centerplace Drive 2.

McDonald’s, various locations 3. Chuck E. Cheese, Greeley Mall

Sandwich

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You want to talk about fresh? How about a sandwich from Jimmy John’s.

They never use stale bread, and only the freshest ingredients. Plus they make a sandwich faster than lightning.

1. Jimmy Johns, two locations 2. Cheba Hut, 1645 8th Ave.

Steak House Consistently great steaks at a reasonable rate, there’s a concept. You can’t beat the made-from-scratch food and the hand cut steaks at Texas Roadhouse.

Choose your meat and take a seat.

1. Texas Roadhouse, 2451 W. 28th St., Greeley 2. Kenny’s Steak House, 3502 10th St., Greeley

3. Subway, multiple locations

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Cattleman’s, 2600 W. 11th St. Road, Greeley

Peter Heacox pheacox@greeleytribune.com A delicious Texas Roadhouse steak dinner with potato and green beans.

Takeout Food Lots of restaurants have take-out food.

All of them, n fact.

But none can match Roma’s Caroli, for example: It is Italian bread rolled out flat, filled with cream cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, fresh red onions, mushrooms and your choice of meatball, sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon or hot sausage. Then, the fold the dough over, seal up the ends, cook it to a golden brown.

Ahhhhh. Life is good.

1. Roma’s, 728 16th St., Greeley 2. Sushi 1, 3820 10th St., Greeley 3. JB’s, 2501 8th Ave., Greeley

Dentist This is Dr. 1. Dr. Richard Waterman’s second Waterman, year in a row to 5240 9th St. win this category, 2. Dr. Mark which he credits a “good dental team,” Forney, 3400 16th St. and their efforts to make patients feel 3. Dr. Robert at ease when they Kron/Scott come in. “Nobody Williams, wants to go to the 3535 12th St. dentist,” Waterman admitted. ‘But we do our best to make them feel good about their visit.” Waterman grew up in Greeley, graduated from Greeley West and the University of Northern Colorado, then went to dental school at the University of Colorado. Local boy makes good.

Best Chiropractor At Weld Family Chiropractic the kids can enjoy the family friendly environment of the office while you get the alignment job you’ve always wanted.

1. Weld County Chiropractic, 4731 W. 10th St., Unit F 2. Solecki Chiropractic & Acupuncture, 3624 10th St., Greeley Gary 3.

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Doctor

Dr. Craig Wilson, 1. Dr. Joe Family Physicians, Ryan, 2520 16th St. Peakview Sixteen years in Medical Center, 5881 16th St. Greeley, Dr. Joe Ryan is a pediatri2. Dr. Mark cian at Peakview, Young, 2420 where he practices 16th St. in the Department of Pediatrics with 3. Dr. Dan five partners.

Zenk, Greeley Why Pediatrics?

Medical Clinic, “I knew I wanted 1900 16th St. to be a physician, even when I was a child,” Ryan said. “And I always loved being around kids, so it all worked out.”

He also praised his five partners, saying his “Hot Picks” selection wouldn’t have come without the others.

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Massage In only her second year, Kristin Williams has quickly become an established massage therapist at Indulgence Day Spa. She loves what she does and has a passion for her job, which her customers can clearly see. She graduated from the local downtown Greeley school, Academy of Natural Therapy.

According to Williams her success has come from her education and being allowed the opportunity to work at such a great place.

1. Indulgence Day Spa, 7251 W. 20th St., Greeley 2. Vicki Gettman 3. Stephanie Smith

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The Greeley 1. Greeley Medical Clinic has Medical grown so large Clinic, various it needs several locations buildings: the main 2. office is at 1900 Cottonwood 16th St., but then Family you have the Clinic Physicians, Pharmacy, Urgent 2420 W 16th St. Care, Urgent Care West, the Medical 3. Peakview Clinic at Centerra Medical in Loveland, Center, 5881 the Loveland 16th St. Hematology/ Oncology Associates, Cancer Institute-Oncology, and the Sleep Center. Cottonwood Family Physicians is part of the Family Physicians of Greeley, which has three campuses, and has been a Greeley medical establishment for almost 40 years.

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Orthodontist

Dana Orthodontics, headed by Dana Gamblin hit No. 1 in this spot again this year, probably because she loves being an orthodontist. She said because it opens several fields to her: “Being an orthodontist requires one to be a scientist, an artist, an architect, a teacher, a motivator, a counselor and a friend,” Gamblin said on her website.

She and her family also love Greeley.

1. Dr. Dana Gamblin, 1815 61st. Ave. 2. Dr. Brad Edgren, 3400 16th St.

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Place to Exercise You want some bang for your buck? How about a gym that includes classes in their fee and not to mention has the best equipment, a super friendly staff and one sparkly clean facility, yeah it’s real.

1. Work out West, 5701 W. 20th St., Greeley 2. Family Funplex, 1501 65th Ave., Greeley

3. Dr. Gary Kloberdantz, 2021 Clubhouse Drive

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Jeff Bedingfield has lived in Greeley for 30 years, but recently moved his law offices to Loveland. He still practices in Greeley, and said he was surprised by the results of this year’s Hot Picks. “I didn’t even know they did this kind of poll for lawyers.”

He said his involvement in the Greeley community may have been what put his name on this Hot Picks list.

1. Jeff Bedingfield 2. Dallas Greenfield 3. Tom Grant

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Democrat Reisberg is proba1. Jim bly the best-known Reisberg Democrat in Weld County, and seems 2. Betsy Markey to win this category often. Like, every 3. Ken Storck year. Reisberg has lived in Greeley for more than 30 years, graduated from UNC and has served on countless committees and county organizations. He is currently seeking his fourth term in the Colorado Legislature.

Betsy Markey, incumbent U.S. Congresswoman, is a freshman in Congress and seeking re-election this year. Ken Storck, running for the Colorado Senate, is a rookie, but still managed to finish third.

Greeley Celebrity

Bartender When The Hobnobber Tavern closed at St. Michaels in west Greeley and The Tavern opened under new owners, they kept only one of the old bartenders: Kayla. She’s the head bartender, bar manager, and a customer favorite, according to restaurant manager Jeff Oyler. “She’s that good,” Oyler said.

1. Kayla at the Tavern 2. Sean West at Old Chicago 3. Matt Gonzales

Elvis? Again? And 1. George again? And again?

Gray Like Elvis, George Gray just keeps 2. Shane Carwin popping up, over and over. In addi3. Amy Oliver tion to performing as Elvis with his band, Gray is cohost to the KFKA morning show, performs in plays and for various shows, and works at Culver’s Restaurant.

He’s a little busy.

His friendly ways — and showmanship — have earned him the top spot in three categories this year.

Shane Carwin, a Greeley resident and one of the top fighters for the Ultimate Fighting Championship took a second place here.

Greeley City Council Member One of the rook1. John Gates ies on the Greeley City Council 2. Sandi Elder Squad, Gates is 3. Mayor Tom well-known and Norton experienced in several areas of government: he retired as a Greeley police officer after 25 years; for eight years, he’s headed the School District 6 Security Office, and this month, he rode his motorcycle to Sturgis (Not that it qualifies him for public office, we still thinks it’s cool.)

And Gates has a legacy: his father, Gid Gates, was also a member of the Greeley City Council. Sandi Elder, an at-large member of the council and another newcomer, was second.

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Local Sports Coach Mark Roggy, a football coach extraordinaire, retired from teaching after 31 years, but remains as the West football coach. In 16 seasons as football coach at West, Roggy guided the team to a 127-70 record and led it to 11 state playoff appearances. The team has won five conference titles in the last six years.

He graduated from Greeley Central in 1974, and has coached at both Central and West.

Tad Boyle, the former Greeley Central grad, took second place.

1. Mark Roggy 2. Tad Boyle 3. Scott Downing

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George Gray and 1. George his band have Gray and played across the the Elvis state and continue Experience Band to make an impression. A big band 2. Open Fire with vocalists, their biggest concert 3. Ben Pu and is the Christmas Crew show, which sells out every year.

Gray said he started his Elvis tribute in 1990, when he did a Karaoke song as a joke. His voice is so close to Elvis’, many think he is just lip-synching to the words. That ain’t so, baby. It’s George’s voice.

Open Fire, a local 80s hair/metal band, played to second place here, and Ben Pu and Crew, a rocker band was third.

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Non-Profit Volunteer

Kristi Helzer, of 1. Kristi Kristi’s Kreations Helzer Marketing/ Communications, 2. Lynn Casseday has been involved in so many com3. Emily munity groups it’s Kemme difficult to keep track of her. She’s worked for Tailgate the Safety Way, Evansfest, Friends of a Woman’s Place, the United Way Day of Caring, the Greeley Philharmonic’s 100th anniversary celebration and A Kids’ Place, just to name a few.

“I just work like an idiot,” Helzer said when asked how she keeps up. “It doesn’t take a whole lot to get involved, and it pays you back much more than you give.”

Republican Who else could 1. Ken Buck be the leading Republican in Weld 2. Scott County, other than Renfroe Ken Buck? He’s 3. Bill Garcia been the DA for years, and is seeking to knock off Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet in November. He’s become wellknown around the state, and his photo keeps popping up in the paper and on television.

Scott Renfroe, incumbent State Senator for District 13, finished as the second-most popular Repub, and Weld County Commissioner (and incumbent) Bill Garcia took third.

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Radio Talk Show Host At KFKA, Gray co-hosts the morning show with Justin Sasso. He’s been with the station eight years and still going strong. In addition to the weekday mornings shows, Gray hosts the Saturday morning Retirement and IRA Show, and Swap Shop, a sort of garage show on the radio.

Amy Oliver, who has a 9 to 11 a.m. talk show on KFKA, grabbed second in this category, while Brian & Todd , the K99 “Good Morning Guys,” were third.

Community Event Even with its strug1. Greeley gles in the economy Stampede lately, the Greeley Independence 2. Arts Picnic Stampede is still 3. Greeley the biggest event of Blues Jam the year in Greeley.

It brings music, Jim Rydbom rodeos, a parade, jrydbom@greeleycarnival, and about tribune.com a skillion more Bill McEntire of events in a 10-day Greeley eats a period. And fire“John Wayne Dog” works. Don’t forget at the Greeley the fireworks.

Stampede.

The Arts Picnic has been growing for years, and was especially successful this year, as the artists and booth operators all reported a good weekend. The rain didn’t stop the Greeley Blues Jam in June, as more than 3,000 attended the festival.

1. George Gray 2. Amy Oliver 3. Brian & Todd

You might say Sears Real Estate carries a little impact in Greeley.

All three winners in this category are connected to Sears, a long-time Greeley agency. And Steve Baker has won this category before. He grew up in Greeley and knows just about everybody in town, which may have helped his vote total. Baker, who said the real estate industry is picking up again, credits his team members also, Derek Rhonda Towle.

1. Steve Baker, 2021 Clubhouse Drive 2. Shelley Costigan, 2021 Clubhouse Drive 3. Robbe Miner, 2021 Clubhouse Drive

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Teacher Chet Arthur keeps 1. Chet just a little busy Arthur, at West, with the Greeley West marching band, High School band director concert band, jazz band, pep band 2. Joann and several other Angus, scimusical endeavence teacher, ors. He calls it a Chappelow “musician’s life.”

At Greeley West 3. Betony for seven years, Coons, art, Arthur graduated Frontier from UNC, taught Academy in Texas for awhile, but returned to Greeley because his wife, Wendy, is from this area.

Winning this category shows people are happy to have him here in a Greeley school.

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Apartment Complex Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a community feel. The staff at Country Club West makes it a priority to create a community and the best home possible for people. They have a great office and maintenance staff that cares for the residents. They truly want you to love where you live.

1. Country Club West, 1001 50th Ave., Greeley 2.

Cottonwood Apartments, 3400 W. 13th St., Greeley 3. Tri Property, 1422 8th Ave., Greeley

Golf Course Highland Hills, 1. Highland around Greeley Hills, 2200 since 1959, get Clubhouse Dr. this top honor 2. again. Head pro Boomerang, Chris Colling said 7309 4th St. they have between 35,000 and 40,000 3. Greeley golfers each year, Country Club, and stay open year 4500 10th St. around. “We actually stay pretty busy with golfers into December,” Colling said. And, of course, they still have Bogey’s Pub and Grill, with the famous “Bogey Burger.” However, we think they should promote better golfing with a “Birdie Fries,” or a “Hole-In-One Chicken Club.”

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Kress again wins 1. Kress this category, probCinema ably because of Lounge, 817 the live music on 8th Ave. weekends. The 2. Downtown bar/theater/restauGreeley rant has live bands Friday Fest on Fridays and Saturdays with no 3. Arts Picnic cover charge. And they offer good drinks and movies.

In second place, the Friday Fest in downtown Greeley, features bands on the downtown plaza during the summer months.

The Arts Picnic, another free, big downtown event, took third place.

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Historic Spot

From an entire vil1. Centennial lage to the home of Village, Island Greeley’s founder Grove Regional to a former newsPark paper office, the 2. Meeker Greeley museums Home, 1324 offer something for 9th Ave. darn near everybody. With a one3. Greeley room school for History the kids, a ti-pi Museum, 714 a beet shack and 8th St. Rattlesnake Kate’s house — more than 30 buildings on eight acres — Centennial Village can keep you busy for several hours.

Don’t miss Potato Days, Sept. 11.

Nathan Meeker’s home features the antiques from 140 years ago, when Meeker founded the Union Colony.

It’s next open house date is Sept. 4.

Live Music Here we go again.

Kress Cinema Lounge is unlike any theater around, because of good food, adult drinks and live bands on the weekends.

Of course, the Greeley Stampede has music in Island Grove all week in early July, and the Friday Fest is a summertime delight.

1. Kress Cinema, 817 8th Ave. 2. Greeley Stampede 3. Downtown Greeley/ Friday Fest

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Best Hang Out

Night Spot After taking first in a place to hang out, the best place to take a date and the best free entertainment, Kress should win the “Night Spot” category. It’s in downtown Greeley, and has helped to revive the nightlife in that area.

Whiskey River is relatively new to the Greeley area, but is making a name, and the third-place finisher, Cactus Canyon, has become a staple to Greeley nightlife.

Picnic Spot Any of Greeley’s 1. Glenmere parks would be Park good for a picnic, but the old reliable, 2. Bittersweet Park Glenmere, won this category because, 3. Sanborn well, because it’s Park just a nice place. A pond and island, ducks and geese that will try to beg goodies from your picnic basket, a playground for the kids and a nice walking path will win your heart.

You can also fish in the lake or just sit around on one of the benches and look at the pond. No, don’t just sit there. Fish! Feed a duck! Take a nap! It can all happen at Glenmere.

1. Kress Cinema Lounge, 817 8th Ave. 2. Whiskey River, 618 25th St. 3. Cactus Canyon, located at the Greeley Mall

Kress, named for 1. Kress the Kress Dime Cinema Store that was once Lounge, 817 in that location, 8th Ave., is a downtown 2. At Home theater that serves drinks and food in 3. The addition to good Tavern at St. movies. It took Michaels four categories in this year’s contest.

Owned by Ron and Linde Thompson, the 2-year-old theater is located at 817 8th Ave. and now serves lunch, in addition to dinner and a movie.

“At Home,” won second place in the places to hang out, which may be a clue about some readers’ level of excitement, while The Tavern, a new restaurant at St. Michael’s, took third.

Place to Watch Stars Look! Up in the sky! Stars! Maybe by saying we want to watch the stars from our own back yard shows we don’t want to go very far at night.

Maybe it shows we’d rather sit in the in the lounger or on the grass, to watch the stars.

Star-watchers tell us to get away from the city lights to see more starts, and that’s probably why Pawnee Buttes made this list. Bring your own blanket.

1. Own Backyard 2. Pawnee Buttes 3. Bittersweet Park

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Of course, if you 1. Colo. 34 to want to take those Estes Park out-of-town, flatland visitors on a 2. Trail Ridge Road drive that will pull out their “Ooos” 3. Poudre and “Ahhhhs,” Canyon a drive up The Narrows will blow them away. It took the river millions of years to cut through the rocks and mountains, and you can tell your visitors it was done just for them.

Of course, you can top it all by taking them over the top of Trail Ridge Road, where they won’t be able to breathe, but that’s OK, too.

The Poudre Canyon west of Fort Collins is a beautiful drive as well.

Swimming Pool Taking a family to a palace where everyone can have a good time can be a challenge. But at the Family Fun Plex swimming pool, there is something for every age.

Younger children can enjoy the shallow pool, teenagers can enjoy the activity pool complete with a basketball hoop, and children and their parents can enjoy the lazy river together.

There is also a lap pool to get in a good workout.

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1. Family Fun Plex, 1501 65th Ave., Greeley 2. Centennial, 23rd Avenue and Reservior Road, Greeley 3.

Bittersweet, 1429 39th Ave., Greeley

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While a wedding at any of these Greeley locations would be memorable, the Room With A View at St. Michael’s offers indoor and outdoor settings, can handle 200 guests and has wrap-around decks and horse-drawn carriages. What more would a bride and groom want?

1. St. Michael’s Town Square/ Room with a View, 65th Avenue and U.S. 34 2. Greeley Country Club, Glenmere Park 3. Centennial Village

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Bittersweet Plaza Near Safeway

Westlake Village Near King Soopers

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Home of the Original Spudnut

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60 Varieties of Spudnuts/Donuts, √ The Friendliest Staff in Greeley Muffins, Cupcakes & Kolaches √ 24 Different Hot dogs, footlongs, 100% Kosher beef, Bison, Kobe Beef & Buffalo Brats

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In the News: As strange as their name was, they were very popular in Greeley and around the country in the 1950s and ‘60s. In La Salle, where 10-year-old Bob French delivered them on his bike, the potato and pickle docks would shut down when he arrived.

There were shops everywhere, and people actually lined up to buy them: Spudnuts.

They were doughnuts made from potato (spud) flour, and their aficionados believed they were far superior to the normal, everyday doughnuts.

And they’re back.

Visit our website for monthly specials and upcoming events

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Located on Hwy. 34 and 11th Ave in the King Sooper’s Shpg. Ctr. next to Starbucks

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