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Megan Gruner
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2021 Best of the Best WINNeRs BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR Freer Auto Body
BEST CLEANING COMPANY Annointed Hands Cleaning Services
BEST PEST CONTROL Smith’s Pest Control
BEST AUTO DETAILER Gorilla Car Wash
BEST ELECTRICIAN Bickle Electric
BEST PLUMBER Inspector Plumber
BEST AUTO PARTS STORE O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
BEST FENCE INSTALLER Liberty Fence
BEST PROPANE COMPANY Senger’s Gas Company
BEST AUTO REPAIR Roberts Motors
BEST GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER Dan’s Garage Doors
BEST ROOFER Ryan Construction & Roofing
BEST BRAKE SHOP Roberts Motors
BEST GLASS COMPANY Lyon’s Glass
BEST TRASH COMPANY Robert Sanders Waste Systems
BEST CAR SALESPERSON Tim Lane of Roberts Motors
BEST HEATING & COOLING King Air Conditioning & Heating
BEST TREE SERVICE Mad Cow Outdoor Services
BEST NEW CAR DEALER Roberts Motors
BEST HOME BUILDER Diversified Construction
BEST WATERPROOFING Woods Basement Systems
BEST CAR WASH Gorilla Express
BEST HOME INSPECTOR Madewell Inspections
BEST WINDOWS & DOORS Diversified Construction
BEST OIL CHANGE Roberts Motors
BEST KITCHEN/BATH CABINETS Diversified Construction
BEST BARBER SHOP Happy Hour Barber Stop
BEST TIRE SHOP Roberts Motors
BEST LANDSCAPER Jim Murphy’s Complete Landscaping
BEST DAY SPA Instaglow Spa
BEST TOWING/ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Fred’s Towing
BEST LAWN CARE Jim Murphy’s Complete Landscaping
BEST EYEBROW SHAPING Instaglow Spa
BEST USED CAR DEALER Smart Choice Auto Sales
BEST LAWN MOWER & TRACTOR SALES Bertels Sales & Service
BEST HAIR SALON All About U
BEST CARPET CLEANER Macauley’s Cleaning Service BEST CARPET/FLOORING STORE Custom Showers & Floors
BEST PAINTING COMPANY Kaid Painting & Drywall
BEST MASSAGE Relaxation Kneaded
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And the Winners Are.... BEST DENTIST Humbert Road Dentistry
BEST NAIL SALON EXO Nail Bar BEST TATTOO SHOP Empire Ink Studio BEST HAIR STYLIST Alyssa Mortland BEST CANCER CENTER OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s BEST CHIROPRACTOR Bemis Family Chiropractic BEST DANCE STUDIO Jennifer Bishop’s School of Dance
BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER AlphA’s
BEST ORTHODONTIST Heintz & Bankhead Orthodontics
BEST HEALTH COACH/WEIGHT LOSS Baylee Luebbers
BEST PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Ameera Nauman
BEST HEARING CENTER Professional Hearing Associates
BEST PHARMACY CVS Alton Pharmacy
BEST HOSPITAL OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST Alton Physical Therapy
BEST IMAGING CENTER OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s
BEST PHYSICIAN Dr. Manpreet Sandhu
BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO Piasa Martial Arts
BEST PODIATRIST Dr. John Lindsay
BEST OB/GYN Dr. Joseph Talsky
And the Winners Are.... BEST MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY San Gabriel Memory Care BEST SENIOR CENTER Senior Services Plus BEST SUPPLEMENT STORE Cleta’s Nutrition BEST URGENT CARE OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s BEST VISION CENTER Heitz Optical BEST YOGA STUDIO Riverbend Yoga BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Foxes Grove Supportive Living BEST IN-HOME HEALTH CARE Senior Services Plus
BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Foxes Grove Supportive Living BEST SKILLED NURSING COMMUNITY Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy BEST CHAMBER DIRECTOR John Keller BEST COACH Baylee Luebbers BEST DJ DJ Nick Mayberry BEST FIREFIGHTER Aaron Fry from Alton Fire Dept. BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY MiKeith Teague 100.3 Radio
BEST LOCAL TV PERSONALITY Tim Ezell from Fox 2 BEST MAYOR Mayor Mike McCormick - Godfrey BEST NURSE Shelly Darr - OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s BEST PASTOR/PRIEST Kale Hanson - Zion Lutheran Church BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Carrie Carpunky Photography BEST PLACE TO WORK OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s
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2021 Best of the Best WINNeRs BEST POLICE OFFICER Marcos Pulido - Alton Police Dept.
BEST AUCTIONEER Tarrant & Harman Auction Services
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY Dream Home Realty Centre
BEST PRINCIPAL Justin Newell - Civic Memorial High School
BEST BANK Liberty Bank
BEST REALTOR Sherry Gilleland - Dream Home
BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Riverbend Growth Association
BEST ANTIQUE STORE Alton Exchange
BEST CREDIT UNION 1st MidAmerica Credit Union
BEST BRIDAL/FORMAL WEAR Frew Formal Wear
BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR Rachael Beckemeyer - Thrivent Financial
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE Godfrey QT
BEST FUNERAL HOME Pitchford Funeral Home
BEST FLORIST Jeffrey’s Flowers by Design
BEST INSURANCE AGENT Tom Lane State Farm
BEST HARDWARE STORE St. Peters Hardware
BEST LAW OFFICE Michael R. Wesley Law
BEST LIQUOR STORE Friar Tuck’s - Edwardsville
BEST LOCAL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Lewis & Clark Community College
BEST APPLIANCE STORE Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL Zion Lutheran School
BEST BOUTIQUE Rustic Roots
BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Liberty Bank
BEST FURNITURE STORE Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings
BEST NON-PROFIT Riverbend Family Ministries
BEST GROCERY STORE Schnucks of Godfrey
BEST TEACHER Jennifer Kapetanovich - Jersey Community High School BEST VOLUNTEER Margaret Freer BEST DOGGIE DAY CARE Club Paws BEST DOG TRAINER Nicki Alexander - Kennelwood Pet Resort BEST GROOMER Illah’s Dog Grooming BEST KENNEL/BOARDING FACILITY Club Paws BEST PET RESCUE Hope Animal Rescue BEST VETERINARIAN Formea Animal Hospital BEST ACCOUNTANT Scheffel Boyle BEST ATTORNEY Ben Tobin
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THe BeST CAR WASH IN THe RIVeRBeNd! Now Open At A Second Location 5507 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035 444 W. MacArthur Dr. Cottage Hills, IL 62018 (618) 467-8757
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Thank You For Voting Us One of the BEST of the BEST in Landscaping and Lawn Care!
Better Barbecues Begin With Us Our service, selection, quality and value are second to none!
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST HEATING/COOLING COMPANY AGAIN!!
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Thank you for voting us The Best Cookies! Alton Square Mall New Owner Sarah Kinder
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2021 Best of the Best WINNeRs BEST JEWELRY STORE Maneke Jewelers
BEST OUTDOOR PATIO Loading Dock
BEST SHOE STORE Cleary’s Shoes & Boots
BEST SPORTS BAR Alton Sports Tap
BEST SPECIALTY STORE RiverBend Records
BEST WEDDING VENUE WOW Event Center
BEST MEAT MARKET Sever’s Market
BEST APPETIZERS Alton Sports Tap
BEST PAWN SHOP Sam’s Pawn Shop
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT Wang Gang Asian Eats
BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE Alton Little Theater
BEST BAKERY Duke’s Bakery
BEST GOLF COURSE Belk Park Golf Course
BEST BBQ Fire N Smoke
BEST LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT Alton Farmers Market
BEST CATERER Chef Bob’s Catering
BEST LOCAL ART SHOW Jacoby Arts Center
BEST COOKIES Cookie Factory
BEST LOCAL LIVE THEATER Alton Little Theater
BEST DONUTS Mister Donut
BEST LOCAL PARK Glazebrook Park - Godfrey
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST! #1 AUTO BODY SHOP #1 VOLUNTEER - MARGARET
4512 N. Alby, Godfrey • 466-6151
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Thank you for voting us one of the BEST Accountants in the Riverbend!
I love this town. Karen Wilson, Agent
225 Tolle Lane Godfrey, IL 62025 Bus: 618-466-5774 karen@karenwilsonins.com
Providing all your accounting, bookkeeping, income tax, payroll and sales tax needs!
AffordAble TAx Service, inc.
Thank you for once again voting us one of the Best Insurance Agencies in the Madison County/ Riverbend area.
Dawn Gansz
(618) 466-5767 • 5597 Humbert Rd, Alton, IL 62002
SMITH’S PEST CONTROL
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Thank you for voting us the very BEST Pest Control in the Riverbend! 814 W. Carpenter Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 618-498-4536
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE RIVERBEND!
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Thank you for voting for our family as your favorite garage door installer!
A Heartfelt “Thank You” from Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy We are truly grateful for your continued confidence in our ability to serve and care for our senior community. We are flattered and humbled to be voted as the Best Skilled Nursing Facility for the fourth consecutive year. This honor is a direct reflection of the commitment of our employees, who work diligently every day to make sure our residents and patients receive outstanding care. Please know that we will do our very best to continue earning your trust. 1251 College Avenue Alton, IL 62002 618-463-7330 www.BethesdaHealth.org
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THANK THANK YOU, THANK YOU, VOTERS! YOU, VOTERS! VOTERS!
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The Number One Dance Studio in the Riverbend Area
Dr. Geoffrey Turner “Best OB/GYN Finalist” Dr. Geoffrey Turner Dr. Geoffrey Turner
Call 618.463.5905 to make an appointment. “Best OB/GYN Finalist” “Best OB/GYN Finalist” 4 Memorial Drive Call 618.463.5905 to make an appointment. Building B, Suite 210 Call 618.463.5905 to make an appointment. jbsddance@gmail.com
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST FUNERAL HOME AGAIN!
Pitchford Funeral Home Has Established The Tradition Of Offering The Highest Quality Of Service In A Comfortable, Homelike Atmosphere. Tyler B. Pitchford Janna L. Boger-Pitchford Owners
2555 Vaughn Rd. (Rt. 111) • Wood River, IL 62095
618-259-6462
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2021 Best of the Best WINNeRs
BEST FINE DINING Gentelin’s on Broadway
BEST LOCALLY BREWED BEER Old Bakery Brewery
BEST FRIED CHICKEN Castelli’s at 255
BEST MARTINIS Bossanova’s
BEST HAMBURGERS King Louie’s Drive-In
BEXT MEXICAN Los Tres Amigos
BEST ICE CREAM Shiver’s Frozen Custard
BEST PIZZA Roma’s Pizza
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT Bella Milano
BEST SEAFOOD Grafton Oyster Bar
BEST LOCAL COFFEE Germania Brewhaus
BEST STEAK Texas Roadhouse
BEST LOCAL DESSERTS My Just Desserts
BEST WINGS Alton Sports Tap
BEST LOCAL WINERY Wild Pickins Winery
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THANK YOU
to all of our past and present clients for voting Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co the Best Auctioneers as well as being one of the Best Real Estate Companies in the Riverbend area. Congratulations to Alisha Ryan and Jason Jackson for being voted 2 of the Best runners up in the realtors category. We look forward to serving the Riverbend Area for years to come!
it’s a Sweet december for aLtON LittLe tHeater! Lee Cox and Kevin Frakes are so thankful for the love & support received in the form of Votes, aNNuaL gifts, and atteNdaNCe at the two Sensational december Productions at the Showplace —proceeds will also be gifted to local cancer centers and youth programs —tOgetHer We grOW, We HeaL, We Create HaPPiNeSS!
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Thank you For VoTing uS BEST LocaL JEwELry STorE! we thank all of our customers over the years. we appreciate you sharing your special occasions with maneke! 1633 Washington Ave, Alton
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OSFOSF HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE SAINT SAINT ANTHONY’S ANTHONY’S HEALTH HEALTH CENTER: CENTER: Best Hospital Best Hospital • Best •Cancer Best Cancer Care •Care Best •Urgent Best Urgent Care Care Best Imaging Best Imaging CenterCenter • Best •Physician Best Physician • Best •Pediatrician Best Pediatrician Best Nurse Best Nurse • Best •Place Best to Place Work to Work We take We pride take in pride being in there being forthere you and for you yourand family, your family, making it making our Mission it our Mission to serve to with serve thewith greatest the greatest care andcare love.and love.
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Our Sincere Thanks for Once Again Voting Us as Your BEST of the BEST Appliance Store We Will Continue to Dedicate Our Efforts in Serving You and Our Community Your Loyalty and Confidence is Greatly Appreciated Featuring Quality Brands and Backed By Our Own Service KitchenAid...Whirlpool...Maytag...Amana...GE...Speed Queen...Frigidaire
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Thank You For Voting Zion Lutheran School As Best Local Private Scchool 2019, 2020, and NOW 2021!
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The Best Pizza In The Riverbend Again This Year!!!
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(in alphabetical oRdeR) BEST OIL CHANGE Bill & Joe’s Automotive St. Jacob Automotive BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR Pinto’s Kustoms & Collision Woodman Collision
BEST TIRE SHOP St. Jacob Automotive Willie’s Tire Shop
BEST GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER Kizer’s Garage Door Service Red’s Garage Doors
BEST AUTO DETAILER Auto Butler Car Wash JP Autobody & Detailing
BEST TOWING/ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Bill & Joe’s Automotive Stutz Service
BEST GLASS COMPANY Clear Choice Glass Slayden Glass
BEST AUTO PARTS STORE Part Stop Roberts Motors BEST AUTO REPAIR St. Jacob Automotive Tucker’s Automotive BEST BRAKE SHOP Bill & Joe’s Automotive St. Jacob Automotive BEST CAR SALESPERSON Brent Marburger - Kia Federico Will Gilmore - Smart Choice Auto Sales BEST NEW CAR DEALER Quality Buick Weber Chevrolet BEST CAR WASH Auto Butler Car Wash Eclipse Car Wash
BEST USED CAR DEALER Quality Buick Roberts Motors BEST CARPET CLEANER Action Cleaning TK Carpet Galleries BEST CARPET/FLOORING STORE Bucks Decorating Ed Agles Discount Carpet BEST CLEANING COMPANY Maid to Shine Sunshine Cleaning BEST ELECTRICIAN CMC Electric Pruitt Mechanical BEST FENCE INSTALLER Chesley Fence & Deck Jersey County Fence and Deck
BEST HEATING AND COOLING Bertels & Co. Heating and Cooling Pruitt Mechanical BEST HOME BUILDER Gray Brothers Construction & Excavating Ralph G Paslay Custom Homes BEST HOME INSPECTOR River Cities Home Inspection Services Trident Inspections BEST KITCHEN/BATH CABINETS Fischer Lumber Kitchen & Bath Outlet BEST LANDSCAPER Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions Sisk Lawn Care
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Thank you for trusting us to serve your financial needs. Thank you for referring your friends and family to us. Thank you voting us Best of the Best! 618-258-3168 www.1stMidAmerica.org Federally insured by NCUA.
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Build a brighter future We’ll help you reach your nancial goals.
Thank you for trusting us to serve your financial needs. Thank you for referring your friends and family to us. Thank you voting us Best of the Best! 618-258-3168 www.1stMidAmerica.org Federally insured by NCUA.
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To the entire Riverbend community, Doctors, patients, and all others for voting us #1 hearing clinic once again!
1344 D’Adrian Professional Park Godfrey, IL 62035
618-466-4444
Dr. Joe Hopper
Dr. Michelle Cramer
Kim Hopper
Angie Gaus
Memorial Hospital Chester, IL 62233
618-826-4581
(Ext 1366)
Visit our new location in the Jerseyville Hospital!
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Thank You For Voting Us Best of the Best in 4 Categories! • Best Home Builder • Best Home Remodeling • Best Kitchen and Bath Cabinets Vote Diversified Construction as •Best Best Home Windows and Doors! Company Remodeling
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Thank you for voting Mad Cow as the #1 Best Tree Service!
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(in alphabetical oRdeR) BEST ACCOUNTANT Dawn Gansz - Affordable Tax Service, Inc Donohoo McCalley & Associates BEST ATTORNEY Eric Terry - Torhoerman Law Office Meagan Agne - JMK Law Estate Planning BEST AUCTIONEER Hanold Auctioneering Legacy Realty & Auction BEST BANK Carrollton Bank Regions Bank
BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bethalto Chamber of Commerce Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber BEST CREDIT UNION CEFCU Midwest Members Credit Union BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR Denise Arendell - Edward Jones Kathy Weaver - Investment Planners BEST FUNERAL HOME Elias Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home Gent Funeral Homes BEST INSURANCE AGENT John Standefer - Allstate Karen Wilson - State Farm
BEST LAW OFFICE Keith Short and Associates Schrempf Kelly & Napp BEST LOCAL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Blackburn College Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL Good Shepherd Lutheran School Our Lady, Queen of Peace Catholic School BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY 1st MidAmerica Credit Union Town & Country Bank
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(in alphabetical oRdeR) BEST CANCER CARE CENTER Alton Memorial Hospital Siteman Cancer Center BEST BARBER SHOP All About U Amanda and Meghan’s Upper Cuts BEST DAY SPA Merle Norman My Time Day Spa BEST EYEBROW SHAPING Final Touch Salon Merle Norman BEST HAIR SALON Kristen’s Hair Studio Final Touch Salon BEST MASSAGE Caitlin Beck - Fitness for the Soul Schuck Massage Therapy BEST NAIL SALON Beautiful Nails Lonnie’s Nail Spa
BEST CHIROPRACTOR Bemis Tupman Chiropractic Prime Health Chiropractic BEST DANCE STUDIO Alton Academy of Dance Dazzler Dance Company BEST DENTIST Chapel and Keller Kellerman Dental BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER CrossFit Edwardsville Pride Fitness BEST HEARING CENTER Johnson’s Hearing Center Mid America Audiology Group BEST HOSPITAL Alton Memorial Hospital Anderson Hospital
BEST TATTOO SHOP Epic Ink Piasa Body Art
BEST IMAGING CENTER Alton Memorial Hospital Twin Rivers MRI Brightway Imaging
BEST HAIR STYLIST Ashley Garrison Merideth Springman
BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness Grogan’s Martial Arts Academy
BEST OB/GYN Dr. Rachel Durham Dr. Geoffrey Turner BEST ORTHODONTIST Brickman Orthodontics Haug Orthodontics BEST PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Kelly Lindsey Dr. Kathie Wuellner BEST PHARMACY Brighton Pharmacy Walmart Pharmacy BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST Kelsey Cunningham - OSF Healthcare OSF Rehabilitation BEST PHYSICIAN Dr. Craig Harms - BJC Dr. John Hoelscher - BJC BEST HEALTH COACH/WEIGHT LOSS E’ville Fitness Tara Hurst
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Thank you for voting us BEST Cleaning Company!
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Your Professional Cleaning Service in the Metro East
Competitive Pricing, Unrivaled Customer Service
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Thank you for voting us: #1- Best Physical Therapist & Runner Up- Best Place To Work! Independently Owned Since 1982 Physical Therapy for Orthopedic, Sports & Industrial Injuries • Aquatic Therapy • Direct Access & Vestibular Rehabilitation ALTON PHYSICAL THERAPY, P.C. ALTON 1719 CLAWSON 618-462-1133
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JERSEYVILLE JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPTIAL 618-498-8480
LITCHFIELD HSHS ST. FRANCIS HOSPTIAL 217-324-8780
STAUNTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STAUNTON 618-635-4273
CARROLLTON 314 S. 5TH ST. 217-409-6405
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Regina HaRbison and denise VondeR HaaR announce winneRs duRing best of ViRtual eVent
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So much for voting us the Best... Over 50 Years as your Ford Dealer
• New Car Dealer • Auto Repair • Brake Shop • Oil Change • Tire Shop
4350 N. Alby St, Alton
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Thank you for voting Meagan Agne One of the Best Attorneys! Protecting you and your family.
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Thank you for voting us for Best Carpet/Flooring Company!
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(in alphabetical oRdeR) BEST CHAMBER DIRECTOR Beth Bear - JCBA Dawn Mushill - TMSM BEST COACH Derek Jarman - Civic Memorial High School Steven Flowers - EAWR High School BEST DJ DJ MiKeith Kirstan Gray BEST FIREFIGHTER Drew Mortland - East Alton FD Todd Werner - South Roxana FD BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY Annie Frey 97.1 Mark Ellebracht WBGZ BEST LOCAL TV PERSONALITY Laura Hettiger KMOV Mandy Murphy Fox 2 BEST MAYOR David Goins - Alton Matt Kasten - Brighton
BEST NURSE Amy Salinas - Alton Memorial Megan Henry - Wood River/Hartford District 15 BEST PASTOR/PRIEST Daniel Ervin - Lovejoy United Presbyterian Josh Crisp - First Baptist Church Bethalto BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Erica Loree Photography Rabozzi Photography BEST PLACE TO WORK Alton Physical Therapy Liberty Bank BEST POLICE OFFICER Mike Dixon - Bethalto PD Ryan Parker - Alton PD BEST PRINCIPAL Jill Christeston - Lewis & Clark Elementary WR John Ducey - Lovejoy Elementary BEST TEACHER Allison Giacomini - Parkside Ashley Sievers - Alton North Elementary BEST VOLUTEER Adele Moore Treehouse Wildlife Center Heather Jones - American Cancer Society
BEST DOGGIE DAYCARE Kennelwood Pet Resorts Pack Leader Training Academy
BEST DOG TRAINER Fetching Pet Company Pack Leader Training Academy BEST GROOMER Candice Prior Lucky Dog Dog Grooming BEST KENNEL/BOARDING FACILITY Kennelwood Pet Resorts Pack Leader Training Academy BEST PET RESCUE Metro East Humane Society Partners for Pets BEST VETERINARIAN Bethalto Animal Clinic Pope Animal Hospital
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We are humbled to be chosen #1 Winery again this year!
Thank you!
Restaurant now open for Dine in or carry out!
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Thank You for Voting Us Best Dentist in the Riverbend again!
Thank you for voting us the Best Hardware Store!
Proudly serving our community for 75 years.
4119 Humbert Road Alton, IL 62002 618.465.8100 HumbertRoadDentistry.com
St. PeterS Hardware
2502 State Street • Alton • 618-466-6931 • stpetershardware.com
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST INSURANCE AGENCY IN THE RIVERBEND!
Insurance • Banking • Retirement
Tom Lane, Agent 115 W. Bethalto Blvd Bethalto, IL 62010
(616) 377-8912
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THANK YOU! WOW Event Center is extremely humbled to have won the Best of the Best Wedding Venue the last three years. This is not an easy achievement and certainly could not have been accomplished without local community support. Thanks to all! As a way of celebrating and giving back to our community, we will be hosting a Charitable New Year’s Eve event. This event will benefit Riverbend Family Ministries and the local families they support. For more information about this New Year’s charitable extravaganza featuring Spanky’s Dueling Pianos, Germania Brew Haus, The Brothers drink mixologist at our premium open bar, desserts by Championship Catering and a champagne toast, see our Facebook page, our website at www.woweventcenter.com or Eventbrite.
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