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Welcome to the 2023 Huron Daily Tribune Reader’s Choice Awards! All of us at the Huron Daily Tribune are excited to present to you the winners from this year’s Huron Daily Tribune Reader’s Choice contest. We have a beautiful new format for this year’s publication to honor all the winners. It is always fun to see long-time favorites win again and new businesses make their first appearance. Every year (for 35 years!) I look forward to seeing the final list and who our readers vote as their favorites. It never gets old and is always exciting. An extra big thank you to all our readers who voted. We truly appreciate the time you took to vote and support your favorites for every category. It was a record-breaking year for votes from all of you! Votes were received for businesses and individuals in all the towns in the upper Thumb. This publication would not be possible without each of you. We are so fortunate to have such a large variety of businesses in our area who take pride in their products and services. They are doing what they love to do for the
betterment of our community. It is our extreme privilege to recognize these businesses and individuals for their commitment to serving the Thumb of Michigan In the following pages you will discover the winners and finalists in over 200 categories. I am excited for you to discover all the businesses and people who make our area such a special place. Hopefully you will use this magazine to discover new businesses and places to visit along with your favorites. I would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists on behalf of all of us at the Huron Daily Tribune. Thank you for all you do! Renee Willis Advertising Director Readers’ Choice Awards | 3
Automotive Services Pages 6-11
Business & Professional Services Pages 12-21
Health & Fitness Pages 22-29
Home Services Pages 30-33
People Pages 36-37
Places Pages 38-43
Restaurant Food & Beverage Pages 44-57
Shopping Pages 56-66
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 INTERNET PROVIDER LOCALLY OWNED AND YOUR VOTES FOR BEST PLACE TO FOLLOW SOCIAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLY EMPLOYEES.
We e appreciate your business!
W reless 989-269-2306 Fast, Reliable, High Speed Internet
sales@m3isp.com
841 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 48413
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 TOWING SERVICE!
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Need a tune-up for your engine? Are your tires wearing thin? Windshield wipers getting scratchy? Muffler not doing it’s job? Whatever needs to be addressed on your vehicle, you
can find a place in the Upper Thumb to do it, from detailing businesses to oil change specialists to car washes to dealerships. Now that winter is near and frigid weather is right on the
HARBIN
Appliance Repair 989-555-3438
WE REPAIR ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES
Thank for your votes for Appliance Repair We appreciate your business.
Licensed & Insured
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horizon, it’s time to make sure your car is ready for the wear and tear of a Michigan winter. So, consider the award-winning businesses in this category as destinations for your next car service appointment.
Thank You for Voting us # 1 Winner Come Enjoy Our Course!
Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club
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Over 25 years Experience All major credit cards accepted Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 am-10pm Sunday 7am-10pm
We appreciate your votes. YOUR CHOICE IN GOLF 2409 E. Atwater Rd., Ubly • 989-658-2374
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BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED
1520 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe • 989-269-7200 #1 MEAT MARKET #1 PLACE TO BUY PRODUCE 2023 READERS’
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#1 PLACE TO BUY STEAK AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR PLACE TO BUY DELI MEAT & CHEESE, MEAT, SEAFOOD AND GROCERY!
WE APPRECIATE OUR CUSTOMERS!
Thank you for voting us #1 Garage Door and your votes for Glass Company!
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AWARDS Automotive Glass • Stone Chip Repairs Truck & Tractor Glass Vinyl Windows & Entry Doors Overhead Doors & Openers (Residential & Commercial) Kawneer Store Front Aluminum Doors Custom Mirrors • Plate Glass • Screening & Repairs Boss Snowplows Sales, Service & Install 1616 S. Bad Axe Rd. • Bad Axe Cell 810.404.2303 • Sandusky 810.648.2279 Bad Axe 989.269.6655 • Fax 989.269.6648
We Want Our Customers Back, Not Our Products. Readers’ Choice Awards | 7
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Auto Accessories
Auto Dealership Service Department
WINNER n Walmart
WINNER n Flannery Auto Mall
Supercenter
FINALISTS
• Oak Beach Auto Repair & Towing • Dallas Standard Services • Kevin Kings Auto
WINNER n Top of the Hill FINALISTS
Services
FINALISTS
Auto Parts Store
Brake Shop
WINNER n NAPA Auto Parts
WINNER n A & B Auto Repair
- Bad Axe Auto Supply
• Flannery Auto Mall • Helewski’s Garage, LLC
WINNER n Ubly Motor
FINALISTS
• Thompson Chevrolet • Moore Shoreline Chevrolet
Auto Body Shop
Automobile Repair
FINALISTS
• Huron Auto Parts • AutoZone Auto Parts
• A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC • Helewski’s Garage, LLC
and Service LLC
FINALISTS
• Peterson’s Garage • Helewski’s Garage, LLC
Biffs Bar & Grill Thank you for your votes for Bar, Bar Menu, Burgers, Happy Hour and Sports bar.
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We appreciate your votes.
6850 Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-2195 3452 Washington St., Kingston, MI 48741 989-683-2210
kranzfuneralhome@gmail.com
Your Business Is Greatly Appreciated.
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4680 N. Van Dyke Rd., Kinde Michigan • 989-874-3034
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THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR AUTO PART STORE 203 S PORT CRESCENT ST | BAD AXE, MI 49413 | 989-269-9755
Buds & Blossoms Thank you for voting us #1 Florist
#1 Deb Essenmacher - Alterations! We appreciate your business. 2224 Main St. • Ubly 989.658.8471 ~ Deb Essenmacher & Amy Schulter ~
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Favorite Brand of Auto WINNER n Ford FINALISTS
• Chevrolet • Cadillac
New Car Auto Dealership WINNER n Flannery
Auto Mall
FINALISTS
• Thompson Chevrolet • Ordus Ford, Inc.
Errer’s Farm Snow Removal
Thank you for voting us #1 Place to Celebrate A Birthday!
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845 N. Van Dyke St. Bad Axe, Michigan • Phone # 989-269-9581
Professional Carpet, Furniture, Tile & Grout Cleaning
Thank you for voting us
#1 Carpet Cleaner!
-Derek, Ashley, Asa Kay & Luka Jay
Thank you for your votes and business. TO MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, EMPLOYEES, THANKS FOR ANSWERING THE PHONE AT 3 IN THE MORNING. COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
283 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, Michigan 48413 | 989-551-8618
East Huron TV & Appliance 1313 Sand Beach Rd. • Bad Axe, MI 48413 2023 READERS’
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ShetlersCarpetCleaning.com
#1 Appliance Repair Thank you for all your votes! We appreciate your business.
989-269-9905
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES New Car Salesperson
Tire Store
WINNER WINNER n Flannery’s Auto Mall n East Side Tire
- Mike Blackstock
FINALISTS
• Flannery Auto Mall • Flannery Auto Mall Rodney McLean
FINALISTS
• Bad Axe Tire Service, Inc. • A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC
Towing Service Place for an Oil Change WINNER n Ubly Motor Services FINALISTS
• Walmart Supercenter • A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC
WINNER n MAX 24HR TOWING
& RECOVERY
FINALISTS
• Top of the hill • Oak Beach Auto Repair & Towing
Used Auto Dealership WINNER n Flannery Auto Mall FINALISTS
• Al Hanson Motors • Moore Shoreline
Used Car Salesperson WINNER n Flannery - McKenzie FINALISTS
• Joe Ricci’s McCormick Motors - Marion Shetler • Wolverine Auto Brokers, Inc Mike Kish
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Thank you for your votes. Tami Salens Divorce and Family Law Firm and Attorney
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Thank you for your votes for Marion Shetler on Used Car Salesperson. We appreciate your business.
125 N. Heisterman Street • Bad Axe • 269-2777
Thank you for voting us #1:
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Ophthalmologist Optometrist Optometry Practice Dr. Keith J. Messing & Dr. Rita M. Messing
OPTOMETRISTS 1226 Sand Beach Rd. • Bad Axe • 989.269.6222
Thank you for voting us #1 Assisted Living 150 Meadow Lane, Bad Axe, MI 48413 989-623-4451 Readers’ Choice Awards | 11
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Realtors, accountants, attorneys, architects, insurance agents, hair stylists, child care providers, mortgage lenders and many others provide services that many of us could not
fathom doing ourselves. These individuals have trained long and hard to become licensed and certified, andnow they work hard to win your business in competition with
Walnut Ridge Kennels
All-Breed Dog Boarding Your Dogs’ Home Away from Home! Thank you for voting us #1 Doggy/Day Care #1 Pet Boarding Kennel! 1788 Thompson Rd. | Bad Axe, MI 48413 contactwalnutridge@gmail.com
Kennel: 989-269-9039 • www.walnutridgekennels.com
Thank you from Missy Forster-Rooney!
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their peers. So, check out the award winners on the following pages and keep them in mind the next time you are in need of expert assistance.
BROWN’S Market Place 8974 Sand Beach Rd. • Harbor Beach
989-479-6800
Beer • Wine • Liquor • Beer Cave 29º Propane Filling Station
FULL LINE GROCERIES DELI
Thanks for your votes for Convenience Store & Place to Buy carry out beer & wine. WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Fresh Meat • Fresh Produce • Baked Goods 2010 Black River Drive, Deckerville, MI 48427
810.376.8657
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Accountant or Accounting Firm WINNER n Hyzer Hill
Kuzak & Co PC
WINNER n East Huron TV &
WINNER n Independent
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Attorney or Law Firm
Barber or Barber Shop
• Appliance Parts Center • Harbin Appliance Repair
• Mike Doerr Hyzer Hill Kuzak & Co PC • Booms Accounting
Alterations WINNER n Deb Essenmacher • Lori Toner (Kinde) • Kat’s Purrfect Fit Sewing Services
Bank
Appliance Inc
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Appliance Repair
WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot
& Rolando, PC
FINALISTS
• Elizabeth Weisenbach • Salens & Salens PC Tami Woodworth Salens
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
Bank
• Thumb Bank & Trust • Northstar Bank
WINNER n Hair Force 1 FINALISTS
• New Wave Hair Studio • Frank’s Barber Shop
Thank You for voting for us #1 as your Resale and Thrift Shop! 2023 READERS’
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#1: BBQ GRILLS THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE! • TOOLS • PAINTS & SUPPLIES Sebwaing Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware • Bad Axe
(989) 883-2740
(989) 269-9131
8840 Unionville Rd., Sebewaing
735 N VanDyke Bad Axe
HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 7:00pm • Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm • Sun. 10:00am - 4:00pm
www.acehardware.com
Slightly used & new women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, household items & more.
Thumb Industries, Inc. Thrift Store
721 N. Van Dyke Rd. • Bad Axe • 989-269-9998
Hours:
Monday -Friday 9 A.M. -5:30 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Sunday 12-4 P.M. Readers’ Choice Awards | 13
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Career Training/ Tech School
Criminal Law Attorney Firm or Attorney
Financial Planner/ Services
WINNER n Huron Area
WINNER n Ferris, Schwedler
WINNER n Raymond James
FINALISTS
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Children’s Daycare
Dance Teacher or Dance Studio
Funeral Home
Technical Center
• GST Michigan Works! • Tuscola Intermediate School District
WINNER n Early Years
Daycare & Preschool
FINALISTS
• S&S Family Childcare Center, LLC • Cross Lutheran School
& O’Mara, PC
• Murawski Law PLLC Mike Murawski • Elizabeth Weisenbach
WINNERS n Self-Expressions
Dance and Gymnastics
n Sherry’s Dance -
Rande Mausolf
FINALIST
• Kelsey Osentoski
College/University WINNER n Michigan State
University
FINALISTS
• Saginaw Valley State University • University of Michigan
Divorce & Family Law Firm or Attorney WINNER n Phoebe J Moore PC FINALISTS
• Salens & Salens PC Tami Salens • Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, PC
Credit Union WINNER n Flagship
Community Federal Credit Union
FINALISTS
• Frankenmuth Credit Union • Team One Credit Union
Doggy Daycare WINNER n Walnut Ridge
Kennels
FINALISTS
• J&S Country Boarding and More • Molly’s Place & Shoreline Kennels
Financial Services
• Advance Wealth Management Service LLC • Recker Financial LLC
WINNER n Kranz Funeral
Homes
FINALISTS
• Kaufman Funeral Home • Champagne Funeral Chapel
Golf Course WINNER n Ubly Heights Golf -
Country Club
FINALISTS
• Sherwood On the Hill Golf & Motel • Bird Creek Golf Course
Hotel WINNER n Lakeside
Motor Lodge
FINALISTS
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bad Axe, an IHG Hotel • 85ten Boutique Hotel & Events
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Thank you for your votes!
We appreciate your business.
THUMB GLASS Sales & Installation • Auto Glass • Window Glass • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Thermopane Replacement • Mobile Service • Stone Chip Repair
Thank you for voting us
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Advance Wealth Management Service 308 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI
AWARDS
#1 Glass Repair & Replacement and #1 Window Contractor
989-269-8145
We appreciate your votes & business!
Thaddeus D. Phelps, CFP®, PRESIDENT tdphelps@awm-s.com
213 S. Port Crescent • Bad Axe • 989-269-8131
“Thankfor voting You” us:
Veterinary Clinic Veterinarian Jane Kubacki-DVM and Pet Supply Store
DISCOUNT PET STORE
Customer Service Is Our Goal
989-269-8389
Bad Axe Animal Clinic 1054 N. Van Dyke • Bad Axe
989-269-8564
Tom & T.J.
Straight Family Dentistry Thank You For Your Continued Support And Votes!
RS’
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223 E Huron Ave • Bad Axe MI
989-269-9716
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Insurance Agency
Nail Tech or Nail Salon
Pet Boarding Kennel
WINNER n KNIGHTS
WINNER n Simply U Salon
WINNER n Walnut Ridge
INSURANCE AGENCY
FINALISTS
• McVey Insurance • Stone Insurance Agency
Insurance Agent WINNER n Jodi Smith FINALISTS
• Farm Bureau Insurance Tina Seeley • Kevin Rice
Internet Service Provider WINNER n M3 Wireless FINALISTS
• Agri-Valley Services • Xfinity
Investment Broker/Firm WINNER n Raymond James FINALISTS
• Kaitlyn Fay • Lake Huron Financial Dale Yoder
Loan Officer WINNER n Sally Arndt -
Flagship Credit Union
FINALISTS
and Day Spa Brook Weltin
FINALISTS
• Huron Hair + Nail Co. x BexBoutique • Blush Beauty Bar
Kennels!
FINALISTS
• J&S Country Boarding and More • Backyard Boarding
Non-Profit
Pet Groomer or Pet Grooming
WINNER n Thumb Allied
WINNER n The Dog House
Skate Inc
FINALISTS
• Safeplace • Bluewater Thumb Youth-Christ
Grooming Shoppe Taylor Stokan
FINALISTS
• Bark n Call Katie Osminski • Sue Rivard
Oil or Gas Company WINNER n Cass City Oil
& Gas Co
FINALISTS
• Koehler • ABC Oil & Gas Co
Photographer WINNER n Karen Murphy
Photographer
FINALISTS
Pest Control
• Moments Captured By Vanessa • Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio
WINNER n Randy Osantoski -
Preschool
Thumb’s Up
FINALISTS
• Bad Axe Pest Control • Bay Pointe Pest Control
WINNER n Little Lakers
GSRP
FINALISTS
• Early Years Preschool • Zion Lutheran Preschool
• Thumb Bank & Trust Patrice Thede • Randi Guiger 16 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Huron Daily Tribune | MichigansThumb.com | November 2023
St. Hubert us #1 Tire Store! Parish Thank you Thank You for voting
Mass times:
S’
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Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart in Bad Axe Sunday: 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph in Rapson Sunday: 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart in Bad Axe
sthubertbadaxe.org | 989-269-7729 Thank you for your votes for Place to Worship and Father T.J.!
HARBOR BEACH
COMMUNITYSCHOOLS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! CONGRATULATIONS WENDY WRUBLE
#1 TEACHER
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K-12
402 S. 5th Street, Harbor Beach, MI 48441
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for your support.
We appreciate your business. GRI-New Agricultural Tires East Side Tire, Inc. 620 E. Huron Avenue Bad Axe, Michigan
989-269-8471
Appliance Parts Center Thank you for voting for us!
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Servicing the Tri-County Area
Bad Axe • 989-269-5023
Reconditioned Appliances • Parts & Service Readers’ Choice Awards | 17
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Real Estate Agency WINNER n Osentoski Realty
& Auctioneering
FINALISTS
• Hagle Real Estate • CENTURY 21 Babcock Realty
Reception Hall/ Banquet Facility WINNER n Knights of
Columbus
FINALISTS
• Franklin Inn • Infinity Event Center
Real Estate Agent WINNER n Jodi Smith FINALISTS
• Rose Hagle • Nancy Mattice
Stylist or Beauty Salon WINNER n Blush Beauty Bar -
Lea Woodke
FINALISTS
• Maggie’s House Bad Axe • The Hot Spot Rande Mausolf
Tax Preparer Snow Removal WINNER n Errer Farms FINALISTS
• Bill Bittner • Dirty Time Landscaping
WINNER n Heath Krohn
Krohn Tax Preperation
FINALISTS
• Linda English • Ken Rutkowski
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Enchant Your Palate
CHINA KING
Locally Handcrafted Wines & Hard Ciders
Open 6 Days Closed Monday
Check out our customized wine labels! Perfect for wedding favors, wedding gifts, or shower gifts
RESTAURANT
— LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET —
162 E. Huron Ave • Bad Axe 989-269-2900
Thank you for your votes for:
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• #1AsianRestaurant • #1Buffet • #1CasualDining
Thank you for Voting for Us #1 WINE Menu and # 1 Place to buy carry out wine!
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and your votes for Carry Out
DIZZY DAISY Winery & Vineyard
1288 W. Crown Rd. | Bad Axe 989.269.2366 | www.dizzydaisywinery.com
• Restaurant • Seafood/Fish • Buffet
• Steak • Pizza • Business with Friendly Employees
WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!
Friday & Saturday Nights Buffet from 5-9pm Sunday Breakfast Buffet 9am to 2 pm Free coffee & Donuts for hotel guests with Free Parking and Wifi
NO EVENT TOO BIG OR SMALL
Family Owned & Operated for Over 54 Years!
47 ROOMS FOR ACCOMMODATION with complimentary grab and go breakfast.
1070 EAST HURON AVENUE • BAD AXE • 989-269-9951 Readers’ Choice Awards | 19
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Title Company WINNER n United Title
Agency
FINALISTS
• Community First Title Agency • Valley Title
Veterinarian or Veterinarian Clinic
Wills/Trust & Estate Planning Law Firm or Attorney WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot
& Rolando, PC
FINALISTS
• Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, PC • David J. Watts Attorney at Law
WINNER n Harbor Beach
Veterinary Services
FINALISTS
• Bad Axe Animal Clinic Dr. Jane Kubacki • Caseville Small Animal Clinic
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THANK YOU!
FOR VOTING US AS YOUR #1 SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICE IN HURON, TUSCOLA & SANILAC COUNTIES! We are truly honored so many of our customers voted. Thank You!!
WINTER IS ON IT’S WAY…WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOUR SEPTIC TANK WAS CLEANED?
JOHNSON’S SEPTIC SERVICE 1-800-888-5752 or 989-375-4294 Owners: Todd & Kay Dubey • www.johnsonsseptic.com
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Thank you for voting us #1 New Business 2023 READERS’ and Sandwich and CHOICE AWARDS the votes for Bakery, Bang for your Bucks, Breakfast Spot, Cake Shop, Cookies, Cupcakes, Delivery, Lunch Spot & New Restaurant!
721 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 48413
989-975-8413
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Staying healthy and fit may be on your mind throughout the year, especially as we head toward indoor “hibernation” season in Michigan.
Reader’s Choice has you covered. Fitness centers, therapists, and many others are ready to meet whatever needs you may have.
Thank you for your votes for Lawn Care Equipment Sales and Service and Farm Implement Dealer. We appreciate your business.
Kevin Morell
See for yourself why these health- and fitness-related businesses have been voted tops in the Upper Thumb.
Thanks for your votes for Small Engine Repair. We appreciate your votes.
New & Used Farm Equipment • LS Tractor & Bad Boy Mower
www.MorellEquipment.com JohnDeere7410@msn.com (989) 553-2460
4515 S. Thomas Road Bad Axe, MI 48413
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1170 N Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI (989) 269-9219 boomsrentall.com
UBLY, MI
GARAGE, LLC
989-658-8131
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VOTES FOR AUTO BODY SHOP CHOICE AUTO REPAIR BRAKE SHOP AWARDS SMALL ENGINE REPAIR. We really appreciate your support and business. 2023 READERS’
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
#1 Investment Broker & Firm #1 Financial Planner and Services We appreciate your votes and your business. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.
One East Huron Ave. Bad Axe, MI 48413
989-269-7248
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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Alternative Medicine WINNER n Green Girl
Wellness
FINALISTS
• Centered By Sound • Deanna May, Naturalpathic Doc in Port Hope, MI
Assisted Living WINNER n Meadow Lane
Assisted Living & Memory Care
FINALISTS
• Country Gardens Assisted Living • Huron County Medical Care Facility
Audiologist or Hearing Center or Place to Buy a Hearing Aids WINNER n Thumb Audiology -
Stefanie Behnke
FINALISTS
• Hills and Dales ENT Brian Perry MD • HearingLife
Chiropractor or Chiropractic Practice WINNER n Optimal Wellness
Chiropractic
FINALISTS
• Vanhoutteghem Chiropractic Center Dr. James Vanhoutteghem • Pigeon Chiropractic & Deer Holistic Julia E. Deer, DC
Dentist or Dental Practice WINNER n James F. Hirn, DDS FINALISTS
• VanDeVelde and Matheson, DDS PC Robert K. VanDeVelde • Bad Axe Family Dentistry
Emergency Care Center/ Urgent Care/ER Center WINNER n Scheurer Hospital FINALISTS
• Harbor Beach Community Hospital • Hills & Dales
Children’s Dentist or Practice
Family Doctor or Family Practice
WINNER n Bad Axe Family
WINNER n Port Hope
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Dentistry
• Dr Straight Family Dentistry • Elkton Dental Jessica Licht
Gym/Fitness Center WINNER n Scheurer
Wellness Center | Sandy Shores
FINALISTS
• Ligrow’s 24hr Fitness and Athletic Performance Center • The Treehouse
Home Health Services/ Home Care Agency WINNER n Compassus FINALISTS
• Health Care At Home • Seasons Change Inc
Hospice WINNER n Compassus FINALISTS
• A&D Home Care & Hospice • ProMedica Hospice Serving The Thumb
Hospital WINNER n Scheurer Hospital FINALISTS
• Harbor Beach Community Hospital • Hills & Dales
Medical Clinic
• Scheurer Daniel A. Drake, Jr., MD • Hills & Dales
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For your votes for #1 Hospice and your votes for Home Care Agency & Home Health Services
HONORING LIVES WITH THE HIGHEST-QUALITY CARE
Hospice focuses on the patient, rather then the illness, offering a comprehensive level of care assuring that physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met.
CASS CITY
5986 Cass City Road Cass City, Ml 48726 P (989) 872-5852 F (989) 872-5853 Readers’ Choice Awards | 25
H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Independent Living/ Retirement Community WINNER n Country Bay
Village Senior Living
FINALISTS
• Country Gardens Assisted Living • Northwood Meadows
Massage Therapy WINNER n Touch of
Heaven
Nurse Practitioner WINNER n Port Hope Clinic -
Danielle Brown FNP
FINALISTS
• Scheurer Bad Axe Erika Faber • Brenda Kretzschmer
Nursing Homes or Skilled Nursing Facility WINNER n Lakeview Extended
Care and Rehab
FINALISTS
• Heavenly Escape Massage & Day Spa • Mary’s Therapy Room
• Country Gardens Assisted Living • Huron County Medical Care Facility
Medical Supplies
OB/GYN
WINNER n Sheldon Medical
WINNER n McLaren Thumb
FINALISTS
Supply
FINALISTS
• Covenant VNA • Sheldon
Nurse WINNER n Port Hope
Medical Clinic Laura Arntz
FINALISTS
• Scheurer Bad Axe Kelli Rambo • Scheurer Hospital Cherish Talaski
Ophthalmology/ Optometrist/ Optometry Practice WINNER n Keith J. Messing, OD FINALISTS
• Dr. Matthew Meissner OD • Scheurer Vision
Orthopedic Surgeon WINNER n Craig McManaman FINALISTS
• Harbor Beach Community Hospital Dr Branislav Behan • Hills & Dales Healthcare Dr. Suleiman
Outpatient Medical Facility
Women’s Health Kurt Aurand, DO
FINALISTS
WINNER n Port Hope
Medical Clinic
FINALISTS
• Scheurer infusion • Scheurer Hospital
• Scheurer Health Christina Andreozzi • Hills and Dales Gynecology Rachel Rezmer
Pediatrician or Pediatrician Practice
Oncology
FINALISTS
WINNER n Scheurer Infusion FINALISTS
• Oncology Nurse Navigator at Covenant Cheryl Rice • Scheurer Health Susan Tobin, DO
WINNER n Port Hope Clinic • Scheurer Health Dr. Sudha Damidi • Harbor Beach Community Hospital Dr Nicklaus Bradley
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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Personal Family Counselor/ Therapist/ Psychiatrist WINNER n Jamie Siemen FINALISTS
• Thumb Area Psychological Services • Tammy Edmonds
Pharmacist or Pharmacy WINNER n Scheurer Family
Pharmacy
FINALISTS
• Harbor Drug • Walgreens
Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy WINNER n Harbor Beach
Physician Assistant
Surgeon
WINNER n Family Healthcare
WINNER n Mcmanaman
of Cass City Hills and Dales - Amanda Cook
FINALISTS
• Scheurer Paul Penfold PA-C • Martha Koglin, PA-C
Podiatrist WINNER n Harbor Beach
Orthopedics - Craig McManaman
FINALISTS
• Scheurer - Amanda McSweeney • Harbor Beach Community Hospital - Dr Branislav Behan
Yoga Studio WINNER n The Treehouse
Community Hospital FINALISTS • Mind Body Spirit with - Steven J. Repitor, Rebecca DPM • Huron Fitness & Health
FINALISTS
• Natalya Salowich, DPM • Thomas K. Ernst, DPM
Studio, LLC
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital WINNER - Abby Ragudos n Harbor Beach
FINALISTS
• Scheurer Physical therapy Aaron Kuhl • Doctors of Physical Therapy
Community Hospital - Wendy Holdwick RN
FINALISTS
• Scheurer - Corey Buggia, RN • Scheurer OR - Cherish Talaski
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US H
#1 New Car Auto Dealership
H H
Used Car Auto Dealership
H
New Car Salesperson Mike Blackstock
H
Auto Dealership Service Department
Used Car Salesperson McKenzie Flannery
(989) 269-9781
1225 SAND BEACH ROAD, BAD AXE, MI 48413 WWW.FLANNERYAUTOMALL.COM Readers’ Choice Awards | 29
HOME SERVICES
A home starts with a roof over your head and a comfortable space to spend your waking and sleeping hours. But that’s just the beginning, of course. We depend on our dwellings to also have
2023 READERS’
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dependable hot and cold water, electricity, heating and cooling, furniture, recreation and more. And if outside work is needed, residents don’t have to go far to get assistance with fencing, lawn care, installation of decks
and patios, cleaning and maintenance of gutters, and laying of concrete or asphalt for driveways. For all this, you can turn to the award-winning experts on the following pages.
MURPHY’S BAKERY
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
# 1 Bakery, #1 Cake Shop, #1 Cupcakes, #1 Donuts, #1 Caterer & thank you for your votes for Caterer and Cookies!
WE APPRECIATE OUR CUSTOMERS
STOP IN AND ENJOY!
110 W. HURON AVE., BAD AXE, MI 48413
989.269.8291
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HOME SERVICES Asphalt Contractor
Carpet Cleaners
Construction Company
WINNER n Ace-Saginaw
WINNER n Shetler’s
WINNER n Bresky Siding &
Paving Co.
FINALIST
• Yaroch Asphalt
Thumb Area Carpet Cleaning
FINALISTS
Builder for Remodeling
• Mr. Z’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning • Rainbow International
WINNER n Bresky Siding &
Concrete Contractor
Building Repair
FINALISTS
• Konke Construcion Inc. • Nate’s Drywall, Owendale
WINNER n Jordan Gembarski
Concrete
Building Repair
FINALISTS
• Konke Construction Inc • D & D Builders
Deck & Patio Contractor WINNER n Creative Concrete FINALISTS
• Hatch Construction LLC • Konke Construction Inc
FINALISTS
• Alex Lubeski • Hatch Construction LLC
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST
• Roofer Contractor • Siding Contractor • Builder for Remodeling • Construction Company and Finalist for Window Contractor We give the best product and work with the best guarantee
We have been in business locally for over 40 years. Locally Owned
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HOME SERVICES Electrician WINNER n Common Ground
Electric
FINALISTS
• Zimmerman & Sons Electric • Maurer Electric Inc
Excavating Contractor WINNER n Dufty Excavating FINALISTS
• Lubeski & Son Excavating • Rooney Contracting
Gutter & Downspout Contractor WINNER n Kevin’s Seamless
Eavestroughs
FINALIST
• R & J Seamless Gutter
Heating and Air Conditioning WINNER n J & B Plumbing
& Heating Inc
FINALISTS
Fencing Contractor
• Air Tech Adam Dubs • Thumb Cooling & Heating
WINNER n Halfway Fence
Home Builder
FINALISTS
• Privacy Fence Company • Southwest Michigan Fence Company
Garage Door WINNER n Advanced
Auto Glass
FINALIST
• Horizon Overhead Door, LLC
Glass Company WINNER n Thumb Glass FINALISTS
• Advanced Auto Glass • B & M Glass Co
WINNER n Booms Builders FINALISTS
• Braun Builders • Konke Construction Inc
Kitchen & Bath Showroom WINNER n Self Serve Lumber
& Home Center
FINALISTS
• Mortimer’s • BathQuest
Kitchen Cabinets WINNER n Kanaby FINALISTS
• Hatch Construction LLC • Tenbusch Carpentry & Cabinet Bad Axe MI
Landscaper WINNER n Dirty Time
Landscaping
FINALISTS
• Lee’s Landscaping Inc. • Esch Landscaping
Lawn Care WINNER n Dirty Time
Landscaping
FINALISTS
• Coopers Lawncare • Lee’s Landscaping Inc.
Lawn Care Equipment Sales & Services WINNER n Morell Equipment
LLC
FINALISTS
• Wiederhold Sales & Service • Osentoski’s
Place for Home Decorating WINNER n Cottage Outfitters FINALISTS
• Errer’s Home Furnishings • Busy Babe Boutique
Plumber WINNER n J & B Plumbing &
Heating Inc
FINALISTS
• Romzeks Plumbing and Heating • Shetler Plumbing & Heating Inc
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HOME SERVICES Roofing Contractor
Siding Contractor
Window Contractor
WINNER n Bresky Siding &
WINNER n Bresky Siding &
WINNER n Thumb Glass
Building Repair
FINALISTS
• Hatch Construction LLC • Jobe Capling • Konke Construction Inc • Sprague Construction
Septic Tank and System Cleaning WINNER n Johnson’s
Septic Service
FINALISTS
• DJ’s Toilets & Septic Service, LLC
Building Repair
FINALISTS
• Hatch Construction LLC • Konke Construction Inc
FINALISTS
• Hatch Construction LLC • Bresky Siding & Building Repair
Small Engine Repair WINNER n Schave
Small Engine Repair
FINALISTS
• Helewski’s Garage, LLC • Booms Rent-All
Errer’s Home Furnishings FURNITURE & FLOOR COVERING MATTRESS & BLINDS FREE DELIVERY! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR PLACE FOR HOME
Thanks for your votes for Insurance Agency.
DECORATING
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FURNITURE STORE
CHOICE
MATTRESS STORE
Dennis Errer Penny Errer OWNERS
168 E. Huron Ave. • Bad Axe
989-269-9977
989-269-2183
errershomefurnishings@yahoo.com www.errershomefurnishings.com
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PEOPLE
All of the Readers’ Choice awards start with people — people who work hard, keep their word, perform good service, show kindness, and build relationships and friendships with their clients.
Behind every business are bold, good people who connect with customers and keep them coming back. Chances are you have a favorite cashier, server, optometrist, carpenter, religious leader, coach, teacher, bartender,
etc. Thank you, readers, for casting your votes for the winners in many categories over the following pages. And thank you to these award-winning people in the Upper Thumb communities.
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Thank You for voting us #1 Farm Implement Dealer and your votes for Lawn Care Equipment Sales and Service. We appreciate your votes.
PEOPLE Best Person to Follow on Social Media WINNER n Lisa Csanyi FINALISTS
• Bill Murawski JR- Tik Tok • Nicole Franzel
Local Musician
Teacher (K-12)
WINNER n Lora Dale
WINNER n Harbor Beach
FINALISTS
• The XoXos • Bird Creek Station
Police Officer Coach WINNER n Bad Axe Track - Lee
Kahler
FINALISTS
• Bad Axe Football - Matthew Czewski • Ubly HS - Garret Jurgess
EMT WINNER n Ken Heiden FINALISTS
• Joel Harrison • Tim Zurek
WINNER n Deputy Randy
Smaglinski
FINALISTS
• Chief Adam Csanyi • Dave Navock
Preschool Teacher WINNER n Jean Burkhard FINALISTS
• Christina Kosinski • Nicole Osantowski
Community Schools - Wendy Wruble
FINALISTS
• North Huron Elementary Brittany Smaglinski • Verona Mills School - Amy Schweitzer
Volunteer WINNER n Back to the Roots
Flag Football Robert Arnott
FINALISTS
• Scheurer Hospital - Wayne Schember • Huron Nature Center - Caitlin Webber
Worship Leader
Firefighter
WINNER n Sacred Heart
WINNER n Jordan Gembarski
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
• JUSTIN KOCIBA • Giuseppe (Joe) Pagano
Catholic Church Father TJ Fleming
• Our Lady of Lake Huron - Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski, • Zion Lutheran - Pastor Matthew Durance
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PLACES
Huron County occupies approximately 2,100 square miles at the tip of the Thumb. With water on three sides, the county boasts a number of lakeside communities, as well as plenty of things to do inland as well. From the village of Sebewaing to downtown Caseville,
up north to Port Austin or east to Port Hope and Harbor Beach. Or in the many great communities inland, like Pigeon, Elkton, Bad Axe, Kinde or Ubly, there are a number of destinations in Huron County and beyond. Whether you are looking for
outdoor recreation, indoor entertainment, a place to chill with a hot or cold drink, or whatever else suits your fancy, the places in this section are the most popular with Huron Daily Tribune readers. Enjoy what the Upper Thumb has to offer.
MORE POWER TO YOU! 2023 READERS’
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ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR Your Electrical Connection Since 1975
Thank you for choosing us as your Electrician!
We appreciate our customers! 28 Westland Drive, Bad Axe • 989-269-8171 Emergency 989-553-1004 • Fax 989-269-6670 www.maurerelectrimi.com
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Thank you for voting us #1 Credit Union #1 Sally Arndt - Loan Officer!
Serving St. Clair County Since 1959 Newly serving Sanilac & Huron Counties! 3910 Lapeer Road, Port Huron, MI 48060 810-982-8575 www.flagship.org Formerly - Harbor Beach Community FCU 727 Trescott Street Harbor Beach, MI 48441 989-479-3357
• Savings • Checking • IRA’s • CD’s • Auto Loans • Personal Loans
• Home Equity • VISA Credit Cards • Home Banking • Online Bill Pay • Mobile Phone App • VISA Debit Cards
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Additional ATM service at 2727 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron, MI 48060 “As a member owned organization, our goal is to provide financial services in a personalized manner that meets our members needs.”
Your home for complete dental care. Offering: Sedation, Dental Surgery, Implants and Root Canals.
Thank ank you y for Voting us
Your Gentle Dental Experience!
#1 Children’s Dentistry Also Your votes for Dentist and Dental Practice Your business is appreciated
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PLACES Best Place to Follow on Social Media WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot
& Rolando, PC
FINALISTS
• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • M3 Wireless Inc.
Bike Trail WINNER n Huron County
Nature Center
FINALISTS
• Harbor Beach Walking Trail • Bad Axe Skate Park
Business with Friendly Employees WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot
& Rolando, PC
FINALISTS
• M3 Wireless • Huron Hair + Nail Co. x BexBoutique
Date Night WINNER n Lisa’s Love
Boutique & Studio
Day Trip
Locally Owned Business
WINNER n Turnip Rock
WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot
FINALISTS
• Huron County Nature Center • Port Crescent Trails
Family Fun Night WINNER n Sandy Dunes
Adventure Golf
FINALISTS
• Tip Of The Thumb Mini Golf • Key North Adventure Golf & Family Fun Center, LLC
• Grindstone General Store • M3 Wireless
Most Unique Business WINNER n Lisa’s Love
Boutique & Studio
FINALISTS
• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • Centered By Sound
New Business Girls or Guys Night Out WINNER n Lisa’s Love
Boutique & Studio
FINALISTS
• Lake Street Local • Centered By Sound
Local Event WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot
& Rolando, PC
FINALISTS
• Port Austin Farmers Market • Port Austin Porch Fest
FINALISTS
• Rachel’s • Centered By Sound: Sound Healing, Yoga & Reiki
& Rolando, PC
FINALISTS
Local Water Activity Spot WINNER n Turnip Rock FINALISTS
• Port Austin Splash Pad • PAK’s
WINNER n Cafė 53 FINALISTS
• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • The Treehouse Yoga Studio Bad Axe
Outdoor Activity WINNER n Hiking at the
Petroglyphs
FINALISTS
• Huron County Nature Center • Back to the Roots Flag Football
Place to Celebrate a Birthday WINNER n Steakhouse FINALISTS
• The Gathering Place • 85ten Boutique Hotel & Events
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PLACES Place to Take Out of Town Visitors WINNER n Grindstone
General Store
FINALISTS
• Port Austin Boardwalk • Huron County Nature Center
Place to take your Kids on a Rainy Day WINNER n Grindstone
General Store
Place to Work
Veteran Owned Business
WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot
WINNER n Minute Man
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Place to Worship
Wedding Venue
WINNER n Novesta Church
WINNER n The Glenn Royal
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
& Rolando, PC
• Scheurer Health • Huron Intermediate School District
of Christ
• Bad Axe Theater, Bad Axe, MI • Bad Axe Area District Library
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church (St. Hubert Parish) • Zion Lutheran Church, Harbor Beach
Place to Volunteer
Playground
WINNER n Revive Ministries
WINNER n Cass City
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
• Caseville Community Food Pantry Food Distribution Center • USA Campus Life
FINALISTS
• Bad Axe City Park • Ackerman Park Elkton
Metal Works
• Steakhouse • Bad Axe Auto Supply
Barn
• Infinity Event Center • Franklin Inn & Lounge
Youth Sports Club WINNER n Huron County
Hockey
FINALISTS
• Back to the Roots Flag Football • Bad Axe Soccer Association
Summer Camp WINNER n Bay Shore Camp &
Family Ministries
FINALISTS
• Exploring the Arts Huron County • Port Austin Park & Rec
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Congratulations to the Little Lakers GSRP program! Voted Favorite Preschool!
Little Lakers is a Huron County Preschool. Huron County Preschools are a collaboration of staff from the Great Start Readiness Program, the state-funded preschool program for four-year-olds, and Head Start, the federally-funded preschool program for three and four-year-old children. Huron County Preschools work in conjunction to ensure that all income-eligible children have access to a high-quality preschool experience. Preschool programs are currently available in each Huron County School District (Bad Axe, Caseville, Harbor Beach, Lakers, North Huron, Owen-Gage, Ubly), the Huron Learning Center, and S&S Family Childcare Center, LLC. A limited amount of openings are still available for the 23-24 school year. The application for the 24-25 school year will be accepted starting in February of 2024. Applications can be completed at www.greatstarthuron.com
Director/Lead Teacher: Joell Wissner (jwissner@lakerschools.org) Classroom Number (989)453-3729 | Cell Phone (989)375-2147 Address: 6436 Pigeon Rd, Pigeon, MI 48755 Readers’ Choice Awards | 43
RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE While there aren’t an abundance of chain restaurants in Huron County, there are a plethora of locally owned restaurants and diners across
the county, each with their own unique taste and flair. If you’re looking for a steak, Chinese food, authentic Italian fare, a great burger, an ice cream
cone, or maybe even seafood, Huron County has you covered. Let your culinary journey start here with the Readers’ Choice awards.
2023 READERS’
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“Where a flush is better than a full house”
Thank you for Voting for us your #1 Plumber and Heating & Air Conditioning!
AWARDS
Your Local Amana Dealer
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Thank you for choosing
Rick ’s &Nick ’s #1 Place to Buy Carry Out Beer & #1 Liquor Store Thank you for your votes for Place to Buy Carry Out Wine!
2023 R
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Large S elect i Wine & on of Beer
We want to thank all of our customers for your support in helping us build our business from where we started to what it is today. We appreciate all of you.
Rick’s & Nick’s
32 Thompson Rd. • Bad Axe • 989.269.8556
OPEN: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 10pm • Friday 6:30am - 11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm • Sunday 10am - 8pm Lotto • ATM • Tobacco • Craft Beer • Liquor Readers’ Choice Awards | 45
RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Appetizer Menu
Bakery
Bar
WINNER n Rachel’s
WINNER n Murphys Bakery
WINNER n Lewisville Smoke
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Walt’s Restaurant
Asian Restaurant WINNER n China King
Restaurant
FINALISTS
• Rachel’s • China Lee Sandusky
• Pat’s Bakery • Cafė 53
Food & Spirits
FINALISTS
• Verona Tavern • Biffs Bar
Bang for your Buck WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope
Diner
FINALISTS
• Lugo’s Taco Street • Cafė 53
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Bar Menu WINNER n Lewisville Smoke
Food & Spirits
FINALISTS
• Verona Tavern • Biffs Bar
4711 Kinde Rd., Port Hope, MI 48468 Phone: 989-428-3056
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US #1:
Bar, Bar Menu, BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse, Place for Mixed Drink Selections, Cook/Chef-Mike Frank, French Fries! And your votes for Appetizer Menu, Carry Out, Casual Dining, Caterer, Children’s Birthday, Delivery, Dinner for $15 or Under, Happy Hour, Late Night Eats, Local Beer, Lunch Under $10, Place to Buy Carry Out Beer, Restaurant, New Restaurant For Friendly Service, Restaurant for Home Cooking, Sandwich, Soup, Bartender - Nickki Indo, and Waiter/Waitress - Alexia Frank. 46 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Huron Daily Tribune | MichigansThumb.com | November 2023
Moore Shoreline 651 Unionville Rd. • Sebewaing • 877-212-9060
CHEVROLET
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www.mooreshoreline.com
Thank you for your votes for Auto Dealership, Service Department, & Used Auto Dealership. We appreciate your business. Readers’ Choice Awards | 47
RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Barista
BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse
Brew Pub
WINNER n Emma’s Coffee
WINNER n Lewisville
WINNER n Thumb Brewery
House Amber Haag
FINALISTS
• Lemon Tree Marketplace Cathy Stoeckle • Mast’s Coffee Crystal McIntosh
Smoke Food & Spirits
FINALISTS
• Kretzschy’s Smokey BBQ • Verona Tavern
WINNER n Port Hope Hotel -
Denise Pleiness
FINALISTS
• Lewisville Smoke - Nikki Indo • Landing of Port Austin Rhonda
• Angelina’s Eatery & HUCO Brew Co. • Bird Creek Farms
Buffet WINNER n China King
Breakfast Spot
Bartender
FINALISTS
Restaurant
WINNER n Buck’s
FINALISTS
• Franklin Inn • Williams Inn
Port Hope Diner
FINALISTS
• Cafė 53 • Walt’s Restaurant
HYZER, HILL, KUZAK & CO., P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS e-mail: hyzerhillkuzak@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for Voting us #1 Accounting Firm/Accountant
Health Care At Home Bringing Quality Care Right to Your Door
Thank you for voting for us for:
Home Health Services and Home Care Agency!
and votes for Accountant - Mike Doerr!
2023 READERS’
www.hyzerhillkuzak.com
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Services
CHOICE
Personal Care • Meal Preparation Medication Reminders • Transportation Light Housekeeping
PHONE: 989.269.9541 | FAX: 989.269.6777 1242 SAND BEACH RD, BAD AXE, MI 48413
4455 Doerr Road, Suite 1, Cass City, MI 48726
AWARDS
989-872-2793
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Kevin’s
SEAMLESS EAVETROUGHS
Thank you for allowing us to continue to serve you for over 35 years.
We appreciate your business! (989) 658-8751
621 S. Port CreSCent St, Bad axe MiChigan 48413 Readers’ Choice Awards | 49
RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Burgers
Chicken Wings
Cook/Chef
WINNER n Heck’s Bar
WINNER n Verona Tavern
WINNER n Lewisville Smoke
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
• Port Hope Hotel • Biffs Bar • Kretzschy’s Smokey BBQ
Cake Shop WINNER n Murphys Bakery FINALISTS
• Marge Booms • Cafė 53
Carry Out WINNER n Lugo’s Taco Street FINALISTS
• China King Restaurant • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
Casual Dining WINNER n China King
Restaurant
FINALISTS
• Hitching Post Inn • Pizza Hut
Children’s Birthday WINNER n Longshot Lanes
& Games Open Seasonally
FINALISTS
• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • McDonald’s
Children’s Menu WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope
Diner
FINALISTS
Food & Spirits Mike Frank
FINALISTS
• Port Hope Hotel Peter Deane • Biffs Ellen Murawski
Cookie WINNER n Hello Cookie FINALISTS
• Murphy’s Bakery • Cafė 53
Cupcakes WINNER n Murphy’s Bakery FINALISTS
• Big Boy • McDonald’s
• Cafė 53 • MJ Kupcakery
Chili
Curbside
WINNER n Smalley’s Bar
WINNER n Lugo’s Taco Street FINALISTS
• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Fireside Inn
FINALISTS
• Wendy’s • Verona Tavern
• Ernestos Pizzeria • Rachel’s
Caterer
Coffee Shop
Delivery
WINNER n Melinda Smaglinski
WINNER n Emma’s
WINNER n Hungry Howie’s
- Al’s Restaurant and Catering
FINALISTS
• Murphys Bakery • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
Coffee House
FINALISTS
• Mast’s Coffee • Lemon Tree Marketplace
Pizza
FINALISTS
• Cafė 53 • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
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Thank you for putting your trust in
HAGLE Real Estate
Thank you for your votes for Real Estate Agency and Real Estate Agent Rose Cooper! 2023 READ
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KAWASAKI • ARCTIC CAT • SIMPLICITY • ECHO • SNAPPER • HUSTLER • LEGEND TRAILER
SALES ~ SERVICE ~ PARTS 955 S. VAN DYKE RD., BAD AXE, MI 48413
989-269-7979 OWNERS: SAM RANDALL & JAKE TSCHIRHART
2023 READERS’
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CHOICE
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THANK YOU! For voting us
#1 Outdoor Gear and Recreation Vehicles THANK YOU for voting us #1! We appreciate your business.
Thank you 2023 READERS’
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for voting us #1 Title Company!
We appreciate your business!
#1 Automobile Repair #1 place for Oil change We appreciate your business.
UBLY MOTOR SERVICE 2115 Main St., Ubly, MI 48475 Andrew Bishop 989-658-8533
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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Dessert
Hot Dog
Lunch Spot
WINNER n Grindstone
WINNER n The Coney Guys
WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope
General Store
FINALISTS
• Buck’s Port Hope Diner • Rachel’s
FINALISTS
• Bragg’s Bangers • Lefty’s Diner
Diner
FINALISTS
• Cafė 53 • Rachel’s
Ice Cream/Yogurt Dinner for $15 or under WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope
Diner
FINALISTS
• Lugo’s Taco Street • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
WINNER n Grindstone
General Store
FINALISTS
• Chill Zone • Shipwrecks Ice Cream and Grill
Lunch under $10 WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope
Diner
FINALISTS
• Lugo’s Taco Street • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
Kid-friendly Restaurant Donuts WINNER n Murphy’s Bakery FINALISTS
• Pat’s Bakery • Luke’s Bakery
WINNER n McDonald’s FINALISTS
• Fireside Inn • Lefty’s Diner
Meat Market WINNER n Hurons Finest FINALISTS
• Walt’s Meat Market • Luke’s Super Market
Late Night Eats French Fries WINNER n McDonald’s FINALISTS
• Verona Tavern • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
Happy Hour WINNER n Lewisville Smoke
Food & Spirits
FINALISTS
• Biffs Bar • The Bay Port Inn
WINNER n Taco Bell FINALISTS
• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Smalley’s Bar
Mexican WINNER n Lugo’s Taco Street FINALISTS
• El Rio • Holy Guacamole
Local Beer
New Restaurant
WINNER n Thumb Brewery
WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope
FINALISTS
• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • The Gathering Place
Diner
FINALISTS
• Cafė 53 • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Outdoor Dining/Patio WINNER n Rachel’s FINALISTS
• Bird Creek Farms • Pak’s Backyard
Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese WINNER n Sandman’s Grocery FINALISTS
• Hurons Finest • Port Austin Market (IGA)
Pizza WINNER n Fireside Inn FINALISTS
• Beagio’s Pizza • Angelina’s Eatery & HUCO Brew Co.
Place to Buy Meat WINNER n Sandman’s Grocery FINALISTS
• Hurons Finest • Walsh Meat Packing
Place for Mixed Drinks
Place to Buy Produce
WINNER n Lewisville Smoke
WINNER n Hurons Finest
Food & Spirits
FINALISTS
• Rachel’s • Steakhouse
Place to Buy Carryout Beer WINNER n Rick’s & Nick’s Inc FINALISTS
• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Brown’s Market Place
Place to Buy Carryout Wine WINNER n Dizzy Daisy
Winery and Vineyard
FINALISTS
• Rick’s & Nick’s Inc • Brown’s Market Place
Restaurant WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope
Diner
FINALISTS
• Rachel’s • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
Restaurant for Friendly Service WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope
Diner
FINALISTS
• Rachel’s • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
• Empkie’s Farm Market • Errer Farms
Restaurant for Home Cooking
Place to Buy Seafood
WINNER n Rachel’s
FINALISTS
WINNER n Bay Port Fish Co FINALISTS
• Hurons Finest • Franklin Inn & Lounge
Place to Buy Steak WINNER n Hurons Finest FINALISTS
• Steakhouse • Walt’s Meat Market
FINALISTS
• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Walt’s Restaurant
Restaurant for Seafood/Fish WINNER n Rachel’s FINALISTS
• Days On The Lake • The Bay Port Inn
Restaurant for Steak WINNER n Steakhouse FINALISTS
• Rachel’s • Fireside Inn
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KANABY
Thank you for voting us #1 Kitchen Cabinets! BUILDERS: 989-550-0032
SURFACE & CABINETS: 989-550-4774
RANDY OSANTOSKI OWNER/OPERATOR
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING THUMBS UP PEST CONTROL AS #1 PEST CONTROL COMPANY. I APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT I HAVE RECEIVED FROM EVERYONE.
989.975.6509 THUMBSUPPESTCONTROL@GMAIL.COM 1230 THOMPSON RD, BAD AXE, MI 48413 PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SERVICES CERTIFIED APPLICATOR SINCE 1998
Thank you to all our patrons for this honor. You have made our 70th year complete!
LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE PINNEBOG, MICHIGAN
HECK’S BAR 2990 W. KINDE ROAD, KINDE In the Heart of Downtown Pinnebog
(989) 874-4868
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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Romantic Dinner
Selection
Vegan/Vegetarian
WINNER n The Farm
WINNER n Lewisville Smoke
WINNER n Rachel’s
Restaurant
FINALISTS
• Rachel’s • Bird Creek Farms
Food & Spirits
FINALISTS
• The Bay Port Inn • Cafė 53
FINALISTS
• Dark Sky Lodge & Tavern • The Bay Port Inn
Waiter/Waitress Salad
Soup
WINNER n Rachel’s
WINNER n The Peppermill
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
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Sports Bar
Wine Menu
• The Pasta House • Bird Creek Farms
Sandwich WINNER n Cafė 53 FINALISTS
• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Shelley’s Bar and Grill
• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Shelley’s Bar and Grill
WINNER n Port Hope Hotel -
Denise Pleiness
• Bucks Port Hope Diner - Erin • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits - Alexa Frank
WINNER WINNER n The Gathering Place n Dizzy Daisy Winery FINALISTS
• Biffs Bar • Hitching Post Inn • Shelley’s Bar and Grill
and Vineyard
FINALISTS
• Rachel’s • The Farm Restaurant
Sushi WINNER n Rachel’s FINALISTS
• Meijer • China King
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING
2023 READERS’
2023 READERS’
CHOICE
US #1 CARPET
CHOICE
AWARDS
AWARDS
AND FLOORING STORE!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! #1 AUDIOLOGIST AND HEARING AID CENTER 243 E. Huron Ave., Ste. A • Bad Axe, MI 48413 www.thumbaudiology.com P: 989-553-3277 • F: 989-474-3277 Stefanie Behnke, Doctor of Audiology • drbehnke@thumbaudiology.com
Troy PoPham
Sheri PoPham Office Manager/ Sales
President/ Owner
We appreciate the business and your votes. 989.269.7358 1101 S. Van Dyke • Bad Axe, MI 48413 pophamflooring@gmail.com
SCHAVE’S
EARLY YEARS PRE PRESCHOOL SCHOOL
Jonsered • Honda • Snapper Kawasaki • Tecumseh • Kohler Poulen Pro • Briggs & Stratton
Thank you for voting us #1 Children’s Daycare and your Votes for Preschool and Nichole Osantowski Preschool Teacher. We appreciate it!
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
4238 Main St Port Hope MI 48468
989-428-4242
ERS’
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Thank you for your voting us #1 Small Engine Repair!
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595 N. Port Crescent St., Bad Axe, Michigan 493413 | 989-269-2383
Thank you for voting us #1 for
LANDSCAPER & LAWN CARE And Finalist for Snow Removal
We appreciate all your votes and look forward to serving you in the future!
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Thank you for your votes. We really appreciate it.
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SHOPPING
Groceries. School supplies. Hunting and fishing gear. Sporting goods. Birthday presents. Pharmacy items. Parts and fluids for your car. The list of what you may
need from the store can be lengthy, but Huron County offers a selection of shopping destinations, from “big box” stores to convenience stores, specialty businesses, discount
We Have Tons of Great Amish Furniture... Built to Last!
A Touch of HEAVEN Massage,Reiki & More
Thank you for your votes for outdoor furniture.
# 1 MASSAGE THERAPIST Massage • Hot Stone Massage • Chair Massage Reiki • Ionic Foot Detox • Ear Candling House Clearings • Wedding Ceremonies
Davina Maurer L.M.T & Reiki Master
Experience complete heaven as you let the stress of the day melt away!
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989-551-8369 782 S van Dyke, Bad Axe
Sherry’s Dance Studio & Gym “Providing quality dance instruction since 1980.” • Tap • IrIsh Tap • Jazz/hIp-hop • BalleT • lyrIcal • BasIc rhyThm • Belly DancIng • gymnasTIcs
Thank You for voting Sherry’s Dance Studio #1 dance studio and your votes for Dance Janelle Swartzendruber, Teacher-Rande’ Mausolf! Gymnastics Instructor
Sherry Leipprandt, Owner & Dance Instructor
Rande Krozek, Dance Instructor PIGEON STUDIO 42 South Main Street
BAD AXE STUDIO
Green Elementary School Bldg. • 309 N. Outer Dr.
We appreciate your
votes and business!
stores, thrift stores, outdoor markets and festivals and more. Once you have your shopping list ready, peruse the award winners here to find the places that have what you need.
2023
We appreciate your business!
Bad Axe Appliance/ Amish Country Crafter
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Bedroom Furniture • Living Room Furniture • Outdoor Furniture • Log Furniture • Saturday Dining Room Furniture • Wooden Decorations/Small Items • Appliances 9:00 am - 1:00 pm SUNDAY CLOSED
989-269-7531 • amishcountrycrafter.com
STONE INSURANCE AGENCY
810-376-2915 • 800-530-9105 3439 Main Street • Deckerville, MI 48427 HOME • AUTO • FARM • BUSINESS • LIFE 2023 READERS’
CHOICE
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Thank you for all you votes. We appreciate your business.
R
CHOEADERS’
AWA ICE RDS
8384 Cresecent Beach, Sand Point, MI 48755 • Call 989-856-2174 or 989-550-2753 for more information.
STONE INSURANCE
989-269-8382 • 121 E. Woodworth • Bad Axe, MI 48413
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SHOPPING BBQ Grills
Carpet and Flooring Stores
Computer Store/Repair
WINNERS n Ace Hardware -
WINNER n Popham Flooring
WINNER n Thumb Office
Bad Axe
• Ashley HomeStore • Errer’s Home Furnishings
n Walmart
Supercenter
FINALIST
FINALISTS
• Agri-Valley Tech Team
Cellular Phones/Accessories
• Family Farm & Home
Convenience Store
WINNER n Thumb Cellular
Boutiques
WINNER n Pigeon One Stop
FINALISTS
WINNER n Lisa’s Love
• AT&T Store • Walmart Supercenter
Shop
FINALISTS
Boutique & Studio
• Browns Market Harbor Beach • Bad Axe Party Store & BP Gas
FINALISTS
• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • Beautiful Me Boutique & Salon
Thank you for voting for me as a finalist for Best Worship Leader! It’s an honor to serve the people of Holy Name of Mary Parish and Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic School. Come be a part of the great things God is doing here in Harbor Beach and Helena! 413 S. First St., Harbor Beach
holynameofmaryparish.org
1299 S. Thomas Road, Suite 1 Bad Axe, MI 48413 • 989-269-6406
Huron Intermediate School District
The Huron Intermediate School District is a regional, educational agency that serves students, families, and communities in Huron County.
Supply
FINALISTS
Thank you for your votes for Place to Work! We appreciate it! 2023 READERS’
CHOICE
AWARDS
Thank You from HISD and Huron County Rural Schools!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES!
rks o C e m o S p o P
• Beer–Keg, Bottle or Can Soft Drinks • Juices • Wine & Liquor • Mixers • Ice, Cups & More!
Jeremy Majeski, Owner
2023 READERS’
CHOICE
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Myasski ’s
EAST SIDE PARTY STORE ORE, LLC Your our full service beverage supplier!
706 E. Huron Avenue A • Bad Axe Ax • 989-269-8831
The Bad Axe Theatre The only 2 screen 4K digital & 3D projection equipped theatre in the Thumb of Michigan! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR PLACE TO TAKE YOUR CHILDREN ON A RAINY DAY! $1 REFILLS on Large Size Popcorn & Soda
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
SHOWS EVERYDAY
989.269.7911 Call for Movie Info
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SHOPPING Discount Store
Feed Store
Furniture Store
WINNER n Walmart
WINNER n Tractor Supply
WINNER n Godwin’s Furniture
Supercenter
• Family Farm & Home • Veterinary Discount Drug & Supply
FINALISTS
• Dollar General • Dollar Tree
FINALISTS
• Errer’s Home Furnishings • Cottage Outfitters
Florist Shop
Farm Implement Dealer
WINNER n Buds & Blossoms
WINNERS n Osentoski
Florist
Farm Equipment
FINALIST
and Mattress
FINALISTS
• Family Farm & Home • Morell Equipment LLC
FINALISTS
• Country Cottage Floral • Haist Flowers & Gifts
Garden Center/ Greenhouse/Plants WINNER n From Buds To
Bloooms
FINALISTS
• Errer’s Greenhouses • Lee’s Landscaping Inc.
Thank you for voting us #1 Chiropractic Practice and Chiropractor! Dr. Michaella Walter
2023 READERS’
DC. CACCP, Webster Certified
CHOICE
James Pawlowski
Owner/Construction Manager
Office: 989-623-0094
AWARDS
Dr. Steve Teufel
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Emergency: 989-553-4911
Chirpractor
Dr. Madison Champagne Chirpractor
james.pawlowski@mail.rainbowintl.com
www.rainbowintl.com?thumb Thank you for votes Fire 977 N. Van Dyke • Bad Axe, Mi 48413 for Carpet cleaning. Water We appreciate Smoke Restoration your business!
Chanda and Karen Stretch Therapy-Janel Lemanski Infra Red Sauna Ion Cleanse Foot Detox
“Quality Affordable Care” 989-492-0134 | 322 Park Ave.Bad Axe, MI
Book Online OptimalWellnessChiropractic.JaneApp.com
VERONA TAVERN
2023 READERS’
CHOICE
AWARDS Thank You for Voting Denise Pleiness #1-bartender and waitress and your votes for Peter Daene-Chef and our burgers. We apprecaite your business!
Massage Therapists
Thank you for voting us #1 Chicken wings
2023 READERS’
CHOICE
AWARDS
and your votes for Bar, Bar Menu, BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse. Chile and French Fries!
Stop in and enjoy the atmosphere!
12 N. Verona Rd. • Bad Axe • 989-269-2493
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SHOPPING Gift Shop
Home Décor
Liquor Store
WINNER n Grindstone
WINNER n Cottage Outfitters
WINNER n Rick’s & Nick’s
General Store
FINALISTS
• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio
Grocery Store/ Health Food WINNER n Huron Herb
FINALISTS
• Drew Deming Watercolors • ROLAND’S PAINT & MORE
Inc
FINALISTS
• East Side • Bad Axe Party Store & BP Gas
Jewelry Store WINNER n Mckenzie Jewelers FINALIST
• Michael J’s Design Studio
Local Hardware Store WINNER n Harbor Beach
True Value
FINALISTS
& Tea Co
• Ace Hardware Bad Axe • Cass City Do It Best Hardware
FINALISTS
• Meijer • Hurons Finest
A & B Auto RepAiR And SeRvice LLc Brian Kramer, Owner
Thank you to all who voted. Your support and business are greatly appreciated! Thank you again from your friends at Hair Force 1.
44 N Main St, Elkton, MI 48731 • (989) 963-0791 THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US USED AUTO DEALERSHIP! We appreciate your business!
American Pride
Phone (989) 269-2347
405 E. Huron Ave. Bad Axe, Michigan 48413
Thank you for voting us #1 Brake Shop and your votes for Auto Repair, Place for Oil Change & Tire Store!
THUMB OFFICE SUPPLY, INC.
779 South Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 48413 (989) 269-8153 • (989) 269-9482 fax www.thumboffice.com
JORDAN IRWIN
2023
REA
CHO DERS’ AWA ICE RDS
AL HANSON MOTORS
330 E. Huron Ave • Bad Axe • 989-269-7299
www.alhansonmotors.com
IT DIRECTOR jirwin@thumboffice.com
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CHOICE
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US AWARDS #1 COMPUTER STORE & REPAIR! • On Site Service Provided • Data Backup • Virus and Spyware Removal • Surveilance System Installations • Computer Sales and Service • Server Installation & Mirgration • Network Infrastructure Upgrade Readers’ Choice Awards | 61
SHOPPING
God has blessed us! Thanks for letting us be a blessing to you. Your support is appreciated. Thank you for your votes for Place to Worship, Preschool- Worship Leader Pastor Matthew Durance, Church-School, and Child Care Center!
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CHOICE
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
99 Garden Street - Harbor Beach, MI 48441
Church/School: 989.479.3615 Child Care: 989.479.6400
Thank you for voting us #1 Dentist and Dentist Practice.
W I N N E R
Locally Made Product WINNER n Glazed & Stoned
Pottery
FINALISTS
• Grindstone General Store • Bad Axe Soap Co
Lumber/Building Supplies WINNER n Hunter Lumber
Co
FINALISTS
• Self Serve Lumber & Home Center • Mortimer Lumber
Thank you to the greater thumb area for your continued support!
James F. Hirn, D.D.S. General Dentistry
Jodi M. Smith Real Estate Power One Associates & The Power Agency, Inc.
227 N. Fourth Street Harbor Beach, MI 48441
989-479-3257 Real Estate One | 1-800-743-2854 The Power Agency, Inc. | 989-856-2745 62 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Huron Daily Tribune | MichigansThumb.com | November 2023
Attorneys and Counselors at Law John T. Ferris | John D. Schwedler Julienne M. Ferris | Kyle T. O’Mara
(989) 269-9571 Fax: (989) 269-6484
www.thumblawyers.com • Email: ferrisschwedler@gmail.com
237 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe
Thank you for voting us: #1 Criminal Law Attorney/Firm
and also for your Votes for: Divorce & Family Law Firm/Attorney Will/Trust $ Estate Planning Law Firm
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SHOPPING Mattress WINNER n Godwin’s
Furniture and Mattress
FINALISTS
• Ashley Store • Errer’s Home Furnishings
Outdoor Furniture WINNER n Walmart
Supercenter
FINALISTS
• Ashley Store • Bad Axe Hardware & the Amish
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CHOICE
AWARDS
Outdoor Gear/ Recreation Vehicles
Pet Store or Place to Buy Pet Supplies
WINNER n Backcountry
WINNER n Tractor
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Powersports
• Elkton Motorsports • Walmart Supercenter
Paint and Supplies WINNER n Harbor Beach
True Value
FINALISTS
• Ace Hardware Bad Axe • Roland’s Paint and More
Supply
• Walmart Supercenter • Family Farm & Home
Place to Buy Shoes WINNER n Buckley’s
Shoes
FINALISTS
• Shoe Dept. • Dunhams
Thank You for voting us # 1 Auto Part Store and your votes for Veteran Owned Business. We appreciate your business!
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HOMEMADE FROM SCRATCH EVERYDAY
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
#1 MEXICAN #1 CURBSIDE #1 CARRY OUT/TAKE OUT THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR BANG FOR YOUR BUCK, LUNCH UNDER $10 & DINNER UNDER $15 Readers’ Choice Awards | 65
SHOPPING Resale/Thrift Shop/ Estate Sales WINNER n Thumb Industries
Thrift Store
FINALISTS
• Aunt Netty’s Nook • Helping Hands Resale & Thrift
Store for Something for Everyone in the Family WINNER n Glazed & Stoned
Pottery
Tattoo Shop WINNER n Happy Daze FINALISTS
• Redrum • Boondocks ink
Tools WINNER n Walmart
Supercenter
FINALISTS
• Harbor Freight Tools • Ace Hardware Bad Axe
FINALISTS
• Thumb Industries Thrift Store • Cutest Button Boutique
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE #1 BANK! Thank you to the Huron County Community for voting Independent Bank the Readers’ Choice for 2023.
Visit us today! Caseville | 989.856.2225 | 6727 Main St. Bad Axe | 989.269.6471 | 655 N. Port Crescent St. Sebewaing | 989.883.3310 | 8880 Unionville Rd. IndependentBank.com 66 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Huron Daily Tribune | MichigansThumb.com | November 2023
Thank you for voting us #1 Oil & Gas Company! Call And Compare Your Last Two Years Propane Prices!
Serving you from 8 locations:
Bad Axe, Caro, Cass City, Pinconning, Sebewaing, Ubly, Unionville, Mayville
~ Great Service with Fair and Competitive Pricing ~
• Propane • Gasoline • Diesel • Motor Oils & Grease • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) New Customers Propane Special
Home Delivery Available
Pre-Buy & Budget Plans
Available
Your Locally Owned and Operated Propane Provider 6392 Main Street • 989-872-2065 or 1-888-257-5151 • Cass City
www.casscitygas.com
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Hills and Dales Healthcare
• Emergency Care Center/Urgent Care/ER Center • Hospital • Family HealthCare-Amanda Cook - Amanda Cook (Winner) • Physicians Assistant - Amanda Cook - Hills & Dales (Winner) • Audiologist/Hearing Center/Hearing Aid - Brian Perry M.D. • Orthopedic Surgeon - Dr. Suleiman • Family Doctor or Family Practice-Hills & Dale • OB/Gyn -Rachel Rezmer
Northwood Meadows
• Assisted Living • Independent Living - Retirement Community
2023 READERS’
CHOICE
AWARDS
VISIT US AT HDHLTH.ORG TO SEE ALL OF THE PROVIDERS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CARE.