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Bartender (Name & Location)
BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse................................................. 32 Breakfast Spot
32 Brew Pub
34 Casual Dining.................................................................. 34 Caterer
36 Chicken Wings
36 Children’s Birthday
36 Children’s Menu
36 Coffee Shop (Local)
38 Cook/Chef (Name & Location) 38 Cookie
SHOPPING
BBQ Grills 48
Boutiques
Carpet and flooring stores
Cellular Phones/Accessories 48
Computer Store/Repair 48 Convenience Store
39 Dinner for $15 or under 39 Donuts
39 Fish Fry 39 French Fries
39 Happy Hour 40 Hot Dog
40 Ice Cream/Yogurt 40 Kid-friendly Restaurant
40 Late Night Eats 40
Counter Tops
Florist Shop
49 Garden Center/Greenhouse/Plants /Place to Buy a Christmas Tree 49
Furniture Store
40 Lunch Spot 41 Lunch under $10
Local Beer
Gift Shop.......................................................................... 49
Grocery Store/Health Food
Décor
Jewelry Store 49
Dining/Patio
41 Pizza 42 Place for Mixed Drinks
42 Place to Buy Carryout Beer 42
Place to Buy Carryout Wine
Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese 43
Place to buy Meat........................................................... 43
Place to buy Produce 43 Place to Buy Seafood
Place to buy Steak 44
Restaurant....................................................................... 44
Restaurant for Friendly Service 44 Restaurant for Home Cooking
44 Restaurant for Seafood/Fish 45 Restaurant for Steak
Local Hardware Store
Locally Made Product
Lumber/Building Supplies 50
Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor Gear/Recreation Vehicles
Paint and Supplies 50
Pet Store or place to buy Pet Supplies
Place to Buy Shoes
Resale/Thrift Shop/Estate Sales................................... 51
Store for Something for Everyone in the Family 51
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 4 Plumber ........................................................................... 24 Roofing Contractor ........................................................ 24 Septic Tank and System Cleaning ............................... 24 Siding Contractor 24 Small Engine Repair ...................................................... 24 Window Contractor 24
Best Person to Follow on Social Media 24 Coach ............................................................................... 24 EMT 24 Fire Fighter ...................................................................... 24 Local Musician/Solo/Group 24 Pastor/Priest (Name & Church) .................................... 24 Police Officer 24 Preschool Teacher .......................................................... 24 Teacher (K-12) ................................................................. 24 Volunteer (Name & Location) 24
PEOPLE
Best Place to Follow on Social Media.......................... 26 Bike Trail .......................................................................... 26 Business with Friendly Employees 26 Date Night ....................................................................... 26 Day Trip 26 Family Fun Night ............................................................ 26 Girl’s or Guys Night Out 26 Local Event ...................................................................... 26 Local Water Activity Spot 26 Locally Owned Business ............................................... 26 Most Unique Business................................................... 30 New Business .................................................................. 30 Outdoor Activity ............................................................ 30
to Celebrate a Birthday 30
to Take Out of Town Visitors ............................... 30
to take your Kids on a Rainy Day 30
to Volunteer .......................................................... 30
to Work 30
to Worship............................................................. 30
30 Summer Camp................................................................ 30 Veteran Owned Business.............................................. 30 Wedding Venue .............................................................. 30 Youth Sports Club .......................................................... 30 RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE Appetizer Menu ............................................................. 32 Asian Restaurant 32 Bakery .............................................................................. 32 Bang for your Buck 32 Bar .................................................................................... 32 Bar Menu 32
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34 Buffet
34 Burgers
34 Cake Shop
34 Carry Out
36 Chili
38 Cupcakes 38 Curbside
39 Delivery 39 Dessert
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41 Meat Market 41 Mexican ........................................................................... 41 New Restaurant 41 Outdoor
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45 Romantic Dinner 45 Salad
45 Sandwich
46 Selection 46 Soup
46 Sports Bar........................................................................ 46 Sushi................................................................................. 47 Vegan/Vegetarian 47 Waiter/Waitress (Name & Location)
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49 Discount Store 49 Feed Store 49
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Home
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Liquor Store .................................................................... 50
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Mattress ........................................................................... 50
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Tattoo Shop..................................................................... 51 Tools ................................................................................. 51
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 5 www.bayportstatebank.com Your locally owned and operated Communit y Bank! BAD AXE • 796 N. Van Dyke 989-269-3195 BAY PORT • 9840 Main St. 989-656-2231 ATM in 10 Thumb Area Locations You’re not JUST a customer… and we’re not JUST a Bank. S ee the difference with BPSB! SERVICE COMMUNITY COMMITMENT Thank you to all those who voted for Bay Port S tate Bank as your Best Bank! PIGEON • 1 S. Caseville Rd. 989-453-2225 SEBEWAING • 886 Unionville Rd 989-883-2848
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READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 6 Dr. Keith J. Messing & Dr. Rita M. Messing OPT OME TRIST S 1226 Sand Beach Rd. • Bad Axe • 989.269.6222 Ophthalmologist Optometrist Optometr y Practice Thank you for voting u s a s: Thank you for your votes for Grocer y Store and Health Food Store! STORE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm S aturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm • Closed Sunday 177 N. Ger mania, Snover • 989-635-3764 We appreciate your business! AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES N
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AUTO PARTS STORE AUTOMOBILE REPAIR WINNER ADVANCED AUTO FINALISTS Huron Auto Parts PSA INC. WINNER HELEWSKI’S GARAGE, LLC FINALISTS A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC Wolverine Auto Brokers, Inc AUTO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT AUTO DETAILER WINNER AL HANSON MOTORS FINALISTS Flannery Auto Mall Thompson Chevrolet WINNER MAX SUPERIOR SHINE FINALISTS Al Hanson Motors Wolverine Auto Brokers, Inc AUTO ACCESSORIES AUTO BODY SHOP WINNER HELEWSKI’S GARAGE, LLC FINALISTS PSA Inc Auto Value WINNER HELEWSKI’S GARAGE, LLC FINALISTS Al Hanson Motors Flannery Auto Mall
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 7 800- 356 -5568 | 1375 R. Da le Wer tz Dr. , Bad Axe , MI # 1 Personal Family Counselor/Therapist /Psychiatrist Rochelle Raymond DNP,RN PMHNP-BC Thanks for your votes for Insurance Agency. 989-269-9977 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE TIRE STORE WINNER HELEWSKI’S GARAGE, LLC FINALISTS Wolverine Auto Brokers, Inc Flannery Auto Mall WINNER HELEWSKI’S GARAGE, LLC FINALISTS East Side Tire A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC NEW CAR AUTO DEALERSHIP NEW CAR SALESPERSON (NAME & DEALERSHIP) WINNER ORDUS FORD, INC. FINALISTS Flannery Auto Mall Thompson Chevrolet WINNER KEN JIMKOSKIORDUS FORD, INC. FINALISTS Rick Thompson - Thompson Chevrolet Flannery Auto Mall BRAKE SHOP FAVORITE BRAND OF AUTO WINNER HELEWSKI’S GARAGE, LLC FINALISTS Al Hanson Motors Wolverine Auto Brokers, Inc WINNER CHEVROLET FINALISTS Jeep Ford USED CAR SALESPERSON (NAME & DEALERSHIP) WINNER KEN JIMKOSKIORDUS FORD, INC. FINALISTS Mike KishWolverine Auto Brokers, Inc Kenzie Reinhardt TOWING SERVICE USED AUTO DEALERSHIP WINNER MAX 24 HR TOWING AND RECOVERY FINALISTS Helewski’s Garage, LLC Bartnik service WINNER AL HANSON MOTORS FINALISTS Wolverine Auto Brokers, Inc Flannery Auto Mall
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 8 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT OR ACCOUNTING FIRM WINNER LORI MESSING FINALISTS Brining & Nartker PC Hyzer Hill Kuzak & Co PC ALTERATIONS APPLIANCE REPAIR WINNER BUDS & BLOSSOMS / DEB ESSENMACHER FINALISTS Kat’s Purrfect FitSewing Services WINNER APPLIANCE PARTS CENTER FINALISTS East Huron TV & Appliance Inc Harbin Appliance Repair Tenbusch TV & Appliance ATTORNEY OR LAW FIRM BANK WINNER BIDDINGER & ESTELLE FINALISTS Mike Murawski Heather Main WINNER THUMB BANK & TRUST FINALISTS Bay Port State Bank Northstar Bank Team One Credit Union BARBER OR BARBER SHOP CAREER TRAINING /TECH SCHOOL WINNER HAIR FORCE 1 FINALISTS New Wave Hair Studio Frank’s Barber Shop WINNER HURON AREA TECHNICAL CENTER FINALISTS Tuscola Intermediate School District CHILDREN’S DAYCARE CREDIT UNION COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY WINNER ST JOHNS LUTHERAN DAYCARE PIGEON FINALISTS Early Years Preschool S&S Family Childcare Center, LLC WINNER TEAM ONE CREDIT UNION FINALISTS Frankenmuth Credit Union Bad Axe Branch Flagship Community Federal Credit Union WINNER SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY FINALISTS Central Michigan University Michigan State University 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 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.
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 9 THANK YOU FOR V OTING US HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 7:00pm • Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm • Sun. 10:00am - 4:00pm Sebwaing Ace Hardware 8840 Unionville Rd., Sebewaing (989) 883-2740 Ace Hardware • Bad Axe 735 N VanD yke Bad Axe (989) 269-9131 w w w.acehardware.com #1 BBQ GRILLS • #1 TOOLS #1 PAINTS & SUPPLIES #1 LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR LOC AL HARDWARE STORE! CHINA KING RESTAUR ANT LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET 162 E. Huron Ave • Bad Axe 989-269-2900 Thank you for your votes for: Open 6 Days Closed Monday • #1 Asian Restaurant • #1 Carry Out INSURANCE AGENCY GOLF COURSE HOTEL INSURANCE AGENT WINNER COPELAND INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. FINALISTS McVey Insurance Kevin Rice - State Farm Insurance Agent WINNER SCENIC GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB INC FINALISTS Ubly Heights GolfCountry Club Caseville Golf Course WINNER FRANKLIN INN FINALISTS Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bad Axe, an IHG Hotel Lake Vista Resort Motel & Cottages WINNER TINA SEELEY FARM BUREAU FINALISTS Kevin Rice Nick Checkley BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DANCE TEACHER OR DANCE STUDIO CRIMINAL LAW ATTORNEY FIRM OR ATTORNEY WINNER KELSEY OSENTOSKI /SELF EXPRESSION FINALISTS Sherry’s Dance Studio & Gym Rande Mausolf WINNER MIKE MURAWSKI FINALISTS Jessica Riskey Tami Salens DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW FIRM OR ATTORNEY WINNER FERRIS, SCHWEDLER & O’MARA, PC FINALISTS Salens & Salens PC/ Tami Salens DOGGY DAYCARE WINNER WALNUT RIDGE KENNELS/ MELISSA ROONEY FINALISTS J&S Country Boarding and More FINANCIAL PLANNER/SERVICES WINNER DALE YODER FINALISTS Eric Lundy Advance Wealth Management Service LLC FUNERAL HOME WINNER MAC ALPINE FUNERAL HOME INC FINALISTS Kauffman Champagne Funeral Chapel
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 10 THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! DELIVERY TO LOCAL HALLS AVAILABLE 706 E. Huron Avenue • Bad Axe • 989-269-8831 Myasski ’ s SIDE STORE, LLC age supplier! AV • Axe • EAST PARTY STORE TY Your ice Jeremy Majeski, Owner Pop Some Corks Som • Beer–Keg, Bottle or Can Soft Drinks • Juices • Wine & Liquor • Mixers • Ice, Cups & More! The Bad Axe Theatre The only 2 screen 4K digital & 3D projection equipped theatre in the Thumb of Michigan! 309 E. Huron Avenue • www.badaxetheatre.com GIFT CERTIFIC ATES AVAILABLE 50¢ REFILLS on Large Size Popcorn & Soda SHOWS EVERYDAY 989.269.7911 Call for Movie Info #1 FAMILY FUN NIGHT THANK YOU FOR YOU VOTES FOR PLACE TO TAKE YOUR CHILDREN ON A RAINY DAY! Huron Intermediate School District 1299 S. Thomas Road, Suite 1 Bad Axe, MI 48413 • 989-269-6406 The Huron Intermediate School District is a regional, educational agency that serves students, families, and communities in Huron County T han k yo u fo r hank yo u r v ote s te s fo r p r e- s c ho ol! We a ppr e ci ate it! pp T han k Yo u fr o m HI SD an d Hu r o n Co u nty Ru ra l Sc ho ol s! Sc East Hur on TV & A ppliance 1313 Sand Beach Rd • Bad Axe, MI 48413 989-269-9905 www.easthurontv.com T hank you for all your votes! We a ppr eciate your business. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NAIL TECH OR NAIL SALON NON-PROFIT WINNER STEPHANIE MEEK - BLUSH BEAUTY BAR FINALISTS Chantal Forman THE DIVA DEN WINNER BACK TO THE ROOTS BAD AXE FLAG FOOTBALL FINALISTS Safe Place Bluewater Thumb Youth-Christ LOAN OFFICER MORTGAGE COMPANY WINNER DIANE GIBBARD FINALISTS Patrice Thede Kate Norton WINNER NORTHSTAR BANK FINALISTS Members First Credit Union INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER INVESTMENT BROKER/FIRM WINNER M3 WIRELESS FINALISTS Agri-Valley Services AT&T WINNER RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES FINALISTS Lundy Financial Services Dale Yoder - Lake Huron Financial PET GROOMER OR PET GROOMING WINNER TAYLOR STOKAN, AT YOUR BARK-N-CALL FINALISTS At Your Bark-N-Call Sue Rivard PEST CONTROL PET BOARDING KENNEL WINNER BAD AXE PEST CONTROL FINALISTS Bay Pointe Pest Control Bee Line Pest Control L.L.C. WINNER WALNUT RIDGE KENNELS FINALISTS J&S Country Boarding and More PHOTOGRAPHER WINNER FAE LAUME PHOTOGRAPHY FINALISTS Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio Moments Captured by Vanessa
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 11 123 N Port Crescent St, Bad Axe | (989) 975-6006 Thank You for Voting Emma’s Coffee Shop “Best Coffee Shop” and finalist in Best Sandwich! nalist 75 S. Main St., Pigeon | (989) 963-7587 www.emmascoffeehouse.com Enchant Your Palate Locally Handcrafted Wines & Hard Ciders Check out our customized wine labels! Perfect for wedding favors, wedding gifts, or shower gifts DIZZY DAISY 1288 W. Crown Rd. | Bad Axe 989.269.2366 | www.dizzydaisywinery.com Thank you for your Votes! Winery & Vineyard 8855 Unionville Rd. | Sebewaing, MI 48759 | 989.70 4.3409 • Clothing • Women’s & Kids • Jewelr y & Candles • Soaps & Lotions • Home Decor • Toys • Men’s Clothing • Tanning Thank you for the votes for Store with Something for Ever yone in the Family, Home Decor and Place to Buy Shoes. We appreciate your business! 2409 E. Atwater Rd., Ubly • 989-658-2374 YOUR CHOICE IN GOLF Come Enjoy Our Course! Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club Thank you for your votes! BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SNOW REMOVAL STYLIST OR BEAUTY SALON WINNER ERRERS FINALISTS Frank Konke, Caseville Shoreline Snowplowing WINNER LEA WOODKEBLUSH BEAUTY BAR FINALISTS Madi BrownBeautiful Me The Diva Den REAL ESTATE AGENT RECEPTION HALL/BANQUET FACILITY WINNER ANNE SCOTT FINALISTS Rose Cooper Tiffaney Hunt-Rice WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Ubly Fox Hunters’ Club Beagio’s Pizza PRESCHOOL REAL ESTATE AGENCY WINNER ST JOHNS LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL PIGEON FINALISTS Huron Learning Center Our Lady Of Lake Huron WINNER OSENTOSKI REALTY & AUCTIONEERING FINALISTS Hagle Real Estate CENTURY 21 Babcock Realty GREAT JOB!!!
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 12 Buckley Shoes “Qualit y foot wear since 1894” | Greg Marciniak, O wner 159 E Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI 48413 • 989-269-8641 Thank you for voting us #1 Pl ace to buy shoes EARLY YEARS PRESCHOOL Thank you for the votes for Preschool and Children’s Daycare. We appreciate it! 595 N. Por t Crescent St., Bad Axe, M ichigan 493413 | 989-269-2383 James Pawlowski Owner/Construction Manager Fire Water Smoke Restoration Office: 989-623-0094 Emergency: 989-553-491 james.pawlowski@mail.rainbowintl.com www.rainbowintl.com?thumb Thank you for votes for Carpet cleaning. We appreciate your business! 977 N. Van Dyke • Bad Axe, Mi 48413 1 BRINING & BRINING, PC Certified Public Accountants 64 Westland Drive • Bad Axe 989-269-9909 Thank you for your votes for accounting firm/accountant and #1 Tax preparer BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES VETERINARIAN OR VETERINARIAN CLINIC WINNER CASEVILLE SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC FINALISTS Jane Kubacki, Bad Axe Animal Clinic Dr. McCrea, Harbor Beach Veterinary Services TAX PREPARER TITLE COMPANY WINNER BRINING & NARTKER PC/MARK W. BRINING, CPA FINALISTS Heath Krohn - Krohn Tax Preparation Jake Schultz/ Schultz Tax & Accounting, LLC WINNER VALLEY TITLE FINALISTS United Title Agency Community First Title Agency WILLS/TRUST & ESTATE PLANNING LAW FIRM OR ATTORNEY WINNER BIDDINGER & ESTELLE FINALISTS Walter Salens David J. Watts Attorney at Law Congratulations!
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 13 S ag inaw B ay D e r matolog y We Are Currently Accepting New Patients! • Treatment for All Skin, Hair & Nail Diseases • Advanced Psoriasis Treatment • Skin Cancer S creening & Treatment • Allergy • Cosmetic Procedures • Botox, Laser Treatments & More Call For an appointment! Two offices to ser ve you... Sebe waing 989-883-3800 • Bay City 989-894-8400 w w w.saginawbayderm.com Brent M. B oyce, MD Thank your for voting us #1 Dermatologist/ Dermatolog y Practice We appreciate your bu siness! 989-883-3530 106 E Main St • S ebewaing 989-375-4255 33 Wright St • Elkton Taking Pride in our Community... ONE SMILE at a time! Thank you for voting us #1 Children’s Dentist and practice. We appreciate all your votes. 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. See for yourself why these health- and fitness-related businesses have been voted tops in the Upper Thumb. CHIROPRACTOR OR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE DENTIST OR DENTAL PRACTICE WINNER OPTIMAL WELLNESS FINALISTS Sandy Behnke/ Live Simply Eric Yeager/ Back 2 Back WINNER NICK NAHERNAK FINALISTS Caseville Family Dentistry David Fucinari AUDIOLOGIST OR HEARING CENTER OR PLACE TO BUY HEARING AIDS CHILDREN’S DENTIST OR PRACTICE WINNER THUMB AUDIOLOGY/ STEFANIE BEHNKE FINALISTS Brian Perry MD; Hills and Dales ENT HearingLife WINNER ELKTON DENTIST FINALISTS Dr. James Hirn Dr. Gabriel Holdwick, DDS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ASSISTED LIVING WINNER GREEN GIRL WELLNESS FINALISTS Grizzly Wellness Dr Canfield WINNER SCHEURER COUNTRY GARDENS FINALISTS Northwood Meadows Meadow Lanes
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 14 Slightly used & new women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, household items & more. Thumb Indus trie s, Inc. Thrif t St ore 721 N. Van Dyke Rd. • Bad Axe • 989-269-9998 Thank You for voting for us as your Thrift Shop! Hours: Monday -Friday 9 A.M. -5:30 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Sunday 12-4 P.M. women’ r Thank you for voting Thumb Bank & T r ust the Best Bank! www.Thumb.Bank 866-862-3113 Where Relationships are Built on Trust HEALTH & FITNESS HOSPITAL INDEPENDENT LIVING/RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WINNER SCHEURER HEALTH FINALISTS Hills & Dales Covenant Saginaw WINNER SCHEURER COUNTRY BAY VILLAGE FINALISTS Northwood Meadows HOME HEALTH SERVICES/HOME CARE AGENCY HOSPICE WINNER HEALTH CARE AT HOME FINALISTS Compassus Huron Memorial HomeCare WINNER COMPASSUS FINALISTS Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice ProMedica Hospice Serving The Thumb FAMILY DOCTOR OR FAMILY PRACTICE GYM/FITNESS CENTER WINNER DANIELLE BROWN, PORT HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC FINALISTS Dan Drake, Scheurer Dr RamseyScheurer WINNER LIGROW’S FITNESS FINALISTS Sandy Shores Hills and Dales Fitness and Rehab DERMATOLOGIST OR DERMATOLOGIST PRACTICE EMERGENCY CARE CENTER/URGENT CARE/ER CENTER WINNER BOYCE BRENT M MD FINALISTS Frederick W. Roberts Pinnacle Dermatology WINNER SCHEURER HEALTH FINALISTS Hills & Dales Harbor Beach Community Hospital
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 15 Dennis Errer Penny Errer OWNERS 168 E. Huron Ave. • Bad Axe 989-269-2183 errershomefurnishings@yahoo.com w w w.errershomefurnishings.com Thank you for your votes! #1 Furniture Store #1 Carpet Store/ Flooring #1 Garden Center/ Greenhouse #1 Place To Buy Home Decorating nd Your Votes For Mattress And Outdoor Furniture We appreciate your votes and business! Errer ’s Home Furnishings FURNITURE & FLOOR COVERING MAT TRESS & BLINDS FREE DELIVERY! And Y Bill Mac Alpine II, Manager Our Family Ser v ing Your Family Since 1933 Burial & Cremation | Pre-Arrangements Militar y | Monuments Mac Alpine Funeral Home, Inc. 1-800-777-5753 • w w w.mac alpinefuneralhome.com 302 N HANSELM AN • BAD A XE 989-269-6409 110 E M AIN • KINDE 989-874-4040 F l Thank you for voting us #1 Funeral Home M MARTIAL ARTS MASSAGE THERAPY WINNER SILVER DRAGON TAEKWONDO FINALISTS Che Ko Tae Kwon DO Academy WINNER TOUCH OF HEAVEN FINALISTS Karen at Optimal Wellness Mary’s Therapy Room HEALTH & FITNESS OB/GYN ONCOLOGY WINNER NANCY MACCHIERELLA FINALISTS Dr. Kurt Aurand Dr Androzzi WINNER SCHEURER HEALTH FINALISTS Cheryl Rice, Oncology Nurse Navigator at Covenant Terese Cook NP; Hills & Dales Virtual Oncology Clinic NURSE PRACTITIONER (NAME & PRACTICE) NURSING HOMES OR SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WINNER DANIELLE BROWN, PORT HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC FINALISTS Joanna Matthews NP Scheurer Brenda Kretzschmer WINNER HURON COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY FINALISTS Scheurer Long Term Care Northwood Meadows MEDICAL SUPPLIES NURSE (NAME & PRACTICE) WINNER SHELDON MEDICAL SUPPLIES FINALISTS Covenant VNA WINNER CHERISH TALASKI FINALISTS Rachel Craig McLaren Thumb Region Jessica Schuh Family Healthcare of Cass City
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 16 Bad Ax e Animal C l i nic 1054 N. Van D yke • Bad Axe 989-269-8564 989-269-8389 Customer Ser v ice Is Our Goal DISC OUNT PET STORE “Thank you” to all of our voters for choosing us as #1 Pet S uppl y Store and for your votes for Veterinar y Clinic and Veterinarian - Jane Kubacki, DVM! 209 E. Huron Avenue Bad Axe, MI 48413 989.269.9072 • fax 989.269.9889 Thank you for your votes for T itle Company. We appreciate your business! PHARMACIST OR PHARMACY PHYSICAL THERAPIST/THERAPY WINNER SCHEURER FAMILY PHARMACY FINALISTS Hospital Drive Pharmacy Meijer’s WINNER AARON KUHL, SCHEURER FINALISTS Hills & Dales Rehab Jenn Terwilliger, Active Physical Therapy PEDIATRICIAN OR PEDIATRICIAN PRACTICE PERSONAL FAMILY COUNSELOR/THERAPIST/ PSYCHIATRIST WINNER AMANDA COOK FAMILY HEALTHCARE AT HILLS AND DALES FINALISTS Dr Ramsey - Scheurer Healthcare Lois Booms, Scheurer WINNER ROCHELLE RAYMOND DNP RN PMHNP FINALISTS Professional Counseling Services Laurie Gillingham, LMSW HEALTH & FITNESS ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON (NAME & PRACTICE) OUTPATIENT MEDICAL FACILITY WINNER CRAIG MCMANAMAN FINALISTS Behan Dr Richard Moyer, Hills & Dales WINNER PORT HOPE CLINIC FINALISTS Scheurer Health Hills & Dales General Hospital OPHTHALMOLOGIST/ OPTOMETRIST/ OPTOMETRY PRACTICE ORTHODONTIST OR ORTHODONTIST PRACTICE WINNER THUMB FAMILY VISION FINALISTS Keith Messing Matthew Meissner, Scheurer Vision WINNER DR. SCOTT BEHNAN FINALISTS Dr. Justin D. Straight, DDS VanDeVelde and Matheson, DDS PC
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 17 Thank you for voting us #1 Divorce & Family Law Firm/Attorney FERRIS, SCHWEDLER & O’MARA, P.C. 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 Email: ferrisschwedler@gmail.com 237 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe 4711 Kinde Rd., Por t Hope, MI 48468 | Phone: 989-428-3056 THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US #1 BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse #1 Ne w Restaurant • #1 Restaurant Thank you for your votes for Appetizer Menu • Bang for your Buck • Bar • Bar Menu Buffet • Carr y Out • Casual Dining • Caterer French Fries • Happy Hour • Lunch Spot Place for Mixe d Drinks • Place for Carr y Out • Sandwich Sele ction • C ook/C hef - Mike Frank HEALTH & FITNESS YOGA STUDIO WINNER MIND BODY SPIRIT WITH REBECCA, REBECCA WALKER CASS CITY MI FINALISTS Huron Fitness and Health Studio Lisa McAlpine REGISTERED NURSE (NAME & PRACTICE) SURGEON (NAME & PRACTICE) WINNER CHERYL RICE RN FINALISTS Susan Irion, Scheurer Cherish Talaski, RNScheurer Health WINNER CRAIG MCMANAMAN ORTHOPEDICS FINALISTS Amanda McSweeney, Scheurer Craig Mizes, General Surgery PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (NAME & PRACTICE) PODIATRIST WINNER NICK HIMMEL, UBLY PRIMARY CARE FINALISTS Amanda Cook, Family Healthcare of Cass City Hills and Dales Paul Penfold, Scheurer WINNER NATALYA SALOWICH, SCHEURER FINALISTS Mark Bullock MD; Hills and Dales Podiatry Clinic Northeastern Foot Clinic Cass City
Ahome 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 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
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 18 Than k you for your votes. Tami S a l ensD iv o rc e and Fami ly L aw Fir m and At to r ne y Wa lter S a l en sWill s/Tr u st & E state Tami W. S al ens P.C & Walter J. S al ens .P.C 125 N. Heisterman Street • Bad Axe • 269-2777 1989 Stoddard Rd., Port Austin • (989)550-3529 HATCH CONSTRUCTION, LLC Thank you for voting us Winner! #1 Builder for Remodeling #1 Construction Company #1 Deck & Patio Contractor #1 Home Builder Thank you for your votes for Concrete Contractor, Roofing Contractor, and Siding Contractor! HOME SERVICES
CONCRETE CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WINNER CHASCO FINALISTS Hatch Construction LLC Darryl Faber Masonary WINNER HATCH CONSTRUCTION LLC FINALISTS D&D Builders, Dan McIlhargie Sprague Construction BUILDER FOR REMODELING CARPET CLEANERS WINNER D&D BUILDERS, DAN MCILHARGIE FINALISTS Hatch Construction LLC Bresky Siding & Building Repair WINNER SHETLER’S CARPET CLEANING FINALISTS Mr. Z’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Rainbow International APARTMENT COMPLEX ASPHALT CONTRACTOR WINNER PORT CRESCENT APARTMENTS FINALISTS Harbor Houses Anderson Apartments WINNER ACESAGINAW PAVING CO. FINALISTS Yaroch
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 19 6867 Cass City Rd, Cass City, Mic higan 48726 • 989-912-3131 THANK YOU FOR VO TIN G US #1 OPHTHALMOLOGIS T/ OPTOMETRIS T AND OPTOMETRY PRACTICE! Fresh Meat • Fresh Produce • Baked Goods 2010 Black River D rive, Decker ville, MI 48427 810.376.8657 FULL LINE GROCERIES Thanks for your votes for Convenience Store. We appreciate your business! DELI Propane Filling Station Beer • Wine • Liquor • Beer Cave 29º 989-479-6800 8974 Sand Beach Rd. • Harbor Beach BROWN’S Market Place HOME SERVICES FIRE/WATER RESTORATION GARAGE DOOR WINNER RAINBOW FINALISTS 24/7 Fire And Water Restoration WINNER HORIZON OVERHEAD DOOR, LLC FINALISTS Advanced Auto Glass EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR FENCING CONTRACTOR WINNER LUBESKI & SON EXCAVATING, UBLY FINALISTS Ron Bieri Duftys Excavating WINNER PRIVACY FENCE COMPANY FINALISTS Half Way Fence CO Southwest Michigan Fence Company DECK & PATIO CONTRACTOR ELECTRICIAN WINNER HATCH CONSTRUCTION LLC FINALISTS Duftys Excavating Caseville Creative Concrete WINNER MAURER ELECTRIC FINALISTS Zimmerman & Sons Electric Kincaid
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 20 THUMB GLASS Sales & Installation • Auto Glass • W indow Glass • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Thermopane Replacement • Mobile Ser vice • Stone Chip Repair Tom & T.J. 213 S. Por t Crescent • Bad Axe • 989-269-8131 Thank you for voting us #1 Glass Repair & Replacement and #1 W indow Contractor We appr eciate your votes & business! Open 7 Days a Week! Thank you for voting us the #1 Place to buy a Mattress, Outdoor Fur niture and Home Dècor and a finalist for Fur niture Store, and Carpet/Flooring Stores. We appreciate your votes! Ashley HomeStore 850 North Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 989-269-9509 Locally Owned & Operated FREE LAYAWAY LikE AshLEY homEstoRE BAd AxE on FAcEBook FoR cuRREnt pRomotions, nEW invEntoRY, And moRE! Hwy 53 E-142 M-53 North McDonald’ s N Across from McDonald’s W-M-142 HOME SERVICES HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING HOME BUILDER WINNER JACK MCCAIN PLUMBING & HEATING, BAY PORT FINALISTS Chads Plumbing Air Tech Heating WINNER HATCH CONSTRUCTION LLC FINALISTS Konke Construction Steve Messing GLASS COMPANY GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT CONTRACTOR WINNER THUMB GLASS FINALISTS B&M Glass, Caseville Advanced Auto Glass WINNER KEVIN’S SEAMLESS EAVE TROUGHS FINALISTS R & J Seamless Gutter
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 21 AT ORDU S F ORD, INC ., WE ARE YOUR EXP ER T S IN FINDING THE RIGHT VEHICLE F OR YOU . 123 S Por t Crescent Bad Axe, MI (989) 269-9245 w w w.ordus.com Thank you for voting for us! #1 New Car Auto Dealership #1 Ken Jimkosk i New & Used Car Salesperson And thank you for your votes for Favorite brand of AutoFORD THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 MEXICAN #1 CURBSIDE THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR NEW RESTAURANT, LUNCH UNDER $10 & DINNER UNDER $15 HOMEMADE FROM SCRATCH EVERYDAY
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 22 AL HANSON MOTORS 330 E. Huron Ave • Bad Axe • 989-269-7299 www.alhansonmotors.com Thank you for voting for us #1 Used Auto Dealership #1 Auto Dealership Service Department Thank you for your votes for: • Auto Body Shop • Auto Detailer • Brake Shop We appreciate your business! MURPHY’S BAKERY STOP IN AND ENJOY! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US # 1 Baker y, #1 Cake Shop, #1 Cookie #1 Donuts, #1 Caterer & your votes for Cupcakers WE APPRECIATE OUR CUSTOMERS 110 W. HURON AVE. BAD AXE, MI 48413 989.269.8291 HOME SERVICES LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE PLACE FOR HOME DECORATING WINNER BOOMS FINALISTS Osentoski’s Schave Small Engine Repair WINNER ERRER’S HOME FURNISHINGS FINALISTS Busy Babe Boutique Drew Deming Watercolors LANDSCAPER LAWN CARE WINNER LEE’S LANDSCAPING FINALISTS Green Acre Landscaping Esch Landscaping WINNER LEE’S LANDSCAPING FINALISTS Lawns In Order Kenny’s Lawn Care KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOM KITCHEN CABINETS WINNER MORTIMER’S FINALISTS Bath Quest Self Serve Lumber & Home Center WINNER KANABY FINALISTS Mortimer’s Tenbusch Carpentry & Cabinet
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 23 for your votes for #1 Hospice and your votes for Home Care Agency & Home Health Services St rai ght Fa mi ly Denti st ry st ry 223 E Huron Ave • Bad Axe MI 989-269-9716 Th ank You For Your Con tinue d Supp ort An d V ote s! ot es ! Th anks for vo ting us ank s fo r tin g Ge ne ral De ntistry Pra ct ic e Dr. J ust in St ra ig h t- Ch ildre n’ s Denti st u st t -C h il dre s Dr . J us ti n St ra ig h t- Denti st u st in t -D ent ist ner al Denti st ry Pr acti ce
And thank you to these award-winning people in the Upper Thumb communities.
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 24 HOME SERVICES SMALL ENGINE REPAIR WINDOW CONTRACTOR WINNER HELEWSKI’S GARAGE FINALISTS Don Melnik John Blair WINNER THUMB GLASS FINALISTS Interiors Floor Covering-Blnds Bresky Siding and Building Repair SEPTIC TANK AND SYSTEM CLEANING SIDING CONTRACTOR WINNER DJ’S TOILETS AND SEPTIC SERVICE FINALISTS Johnson’s Septic Service WINNER D&D BUILDERS, DAN MCILHARGIE FINALISTS Hatch Construction LLC Horetski Construction PLUMBER ROOFING CONTRACTOR WINNER J&B PLUMBING AND HEATING FINALISTS Jack McCain Chad Schweitzer WINNER BRESKY SIDING & BUILDING REPAIR FINALISTS Hatch Construction LLC D&D Builders, Dan McIlhargie Sprague Construction PEOPLE TEACHER (K-12) VOLUNTEER (NAME & LOCATION) WINNER LAUREN ARMBRUSTER, LAKERS FINALISTS Amy Schweitzer Pam Deming WINNER KURT DAMROW FINALISTS Amy Redwantz - Caseville Food Pantry Robert Arnott POLICE OFFICER PRESCHOOL TEACHER WINNER JIM HUNT FINALISTS Steve Reipke Chief Adam Csanyi WINNER CLAUDIA KOSINSKI FINALISTS Krissy Wiggins St Johns Pigeon Nicole Osantowski 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.
LOCAL MUSICIAN/ SOLO/GROUP PASTOR/PRIEST (NAME & CHURCH) WINNER BNT FINALISTS Justified Quartet Marabend WINNER PASTOR STEVE NEUMAN, ST JOHNS LUTHERAN PIGEON FINALISTS TJ Fleming, St Hubert Jerry Sutton, Bad Axe Free Methodist EMT FIRE FIGHTER WINNER ALEXANDRA FLEMING FINALISTS Nancy Krueger, EHAS Josh Bletl WINNER TROY HELEWSKI FINALISTS Jeff Bismack Jacob Kerr BEST PERSON TO FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA COACH WINNER GREEN GIRL WELLNESS FINALISTS Doreen Essenmacher Nicole Franzel WINNER ROBERT ARNOTT FINALISTS Garrett Jurges Sam Rogers, Caseville
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 25 We give the best product and work with the best guarantee www.breskysidingandbuilding.com | 989-529-8167 Locally Owned Get Your New Roof Now! It’s not too late. Call us TODAY! We have been in business locally for over 40 years. Thank you for voting us the Best Roofer! Runner up for Window Contractor and Builder for Remodeling. We appreciate your votes for us!
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.
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 26 Your Electrical Connection Since 1975 28 Westland Drive, Bad Axe • 989-269-8171 Emergency 989-553-1004 • Fax 989-269-6670 www.maurerelectrimi.com ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR MORE POWER TO YOU! Specializing in Agricultural Wiring Thank you for choosing us as your #1 Electrician! We appreciate our customers! PLACES H
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DAY TRIP FAMILY FUN NIGHT WINNER GRINDSTONE CITY FINALISTS Port Austin Saganing Eagle Landing Casino WINNER BAD AXE THEATER FINALISTS Longshot Lanes Caseville Roller Rink BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLY EMPLOYEES DATE NIGHT WINNER BIDDINGER & ESTELLE FINALISTS M3 Wireless Scheurer Health WINNER RACHEL’S OF BAD AXE FINALISTS Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio The Bank 1884 Food & Spirits BEST PLACE TO FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA BIKE TRAIL WINNER BIDDINGER & ESTELLE FINALISTS M3 Wireless Scheurer Health WINNER HARBOR VIEW TRAIL, HARBOR BEACH FINALISTS Bad Axe Parks & Recreation Hampton Township Nature Trail GIRL’S OR GUYS NIGHT OUT WINNER LISA’S LOVE BOUTIQUE & STUDIO FINALISTS The Gathering Place The Bay Port Inn LOCAL EVENT LOCAL WATER ACTIVITY SPOT WINNER BIDDINGER & ESTELLE FINALISTS Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio Ubly Homecoming 5K WINNER TURNIP ROCK TOURS FINALISTS Bay Shore Camp Splash Pad LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS WINNER M3 WIRELESS FINALISTS Grindstone General Store Helewski’s Garage
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READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 27 www.lakerschools.org Congratulations, L auren Armbruster for being the #1 Teacher! Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools
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READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 30 PLACES NEW BUSINESS WINNER BRAGG’S BANGERS FINALISTS Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio Simply A to Z OUTDOOR ACTIVITY PLACE TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY WINNER BACK TO THE ROOTS BAD AXE FLAG FOOTBALL FINALISTS Huron County Nature Center Any Beach WINNER FRANKLIN INN FINALISTS Rachel’s of Bad Axe Longshots PLACE TO TAKE OUT OF TOWN VISITORS PLACE TO TAKE YOUR KIDS ON A RAINY DAY WINNER GRINDSTONE GENERAL STORE FINALISTS Franklin Inn The Bay Port Inn WINNER GRINDSTONE GENERAL STORE FINALISTS Bad Axe Movie Theatre Bad Axe Library PLACE TO VOLUNTEER PLACE TO WORK WINNER SCHEURER HEALTH FINALISTS Food Bank Eastern Michigan Caseville Community Food Pantry WINNER BIDDINGER & ESTELLE FINALISTS Scheurer Health Hills and Dales General Hospital PLACE TO WORSHIP SUMMER CAMP WEDDING VENUE PLAYGROUND VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS YOUTH SPORTS CLUB WINNER ST JOHNS LUTHERAN FINALISTS St Hubert St. Rochs Caseville WINNER BAY SHORE CAMP FINALISTS North Park Harbor Beach WINNER FRANKLIN INN FINALISTS Verona Hills Amvets Post 115 WINNER ACKERMAN PARK ELKTON FINALISTS Elkton Park North Park WINNER BAD AXE AUTO SUPPLY FINALISTS Dark Sky Lodge and Tavern WINNER BACK TO THE ROOTS BAD AXE FLAG FOOTBALL MOST UNIQUE BUSINESS WINNER LISA’S LOVE BOUTIQUE & STUDIO FINALISTS Creative Colors & Ceramics Huron Fitness and Health Studio
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 31 Frida y & Saturda y Nights Sunda y Breakf as t • Buff et 9am t o 2 pm Free coff ee & Donuts f or hot el gues ts wit h Free Parking and W ifi WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTES & YOUR BUSINESS! 1070 EAST HURON AVENUE • BAD AXE • 989-269-9951 Family Owned & Operated for Over 54 Years! N O EVENT TOO BIG OR SMALL 47 ROOMS FOR ACC OMMODATION wit h com pliment ar y g rab and go breakf as t. Thank you for voting us #1 in the following categories! Hotel • Place to Celebrate a Birthday • Wedding Venue Appetizer Menu • Buffet • Place to Buy a Steak Reception Hall/Banquet Facility • Bang for your Buck Casual Dining • Chicken Wings • Children’s Menu • Chili Dinner for $15 or Under • French Fries • Happy Hour • Lunch Spot Lunch Under $10 • Outdoor Dining/Patio • Place for Mixed Drinks Restaurant for Friendly Ser vice • Restaurant for Home Cooking Restaurant for Seafood/Fish • Salad • Sandwich • Selection Soup • Wine Menu • Cook/Chef - Eric Aldis Thank you for your votes for: Place to Take Out of Town Visitors • Bar • Bar Menu • BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse Burgers • Dessert • Hot Dog • Mexican • Pizza • Place to Buy Seafood Restaurant for Steak • Bartender - Clare Pineau • Waiter/Waitress - Clare Pineau
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 32 RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE APPETIZER MENU WINNER FRANKLIN INN FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits ASIAN RESTAURANT BAKERY WINNER CHINA KING FINALISTS Rachel’s of Bad Axe China Lee WINNER MURPHYS BAKERY FINALISTS Luke’s Super Market Pat’s Bakery BANG FOR YOUR BUCK BAR WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits WINNER HITCHING POST INN FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits BAR MENU BARISTA (NAME & LOCATION) WINNER HITCHING POST INN FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits WINNER AMBER HAAG - EMMA’S COFFEE HOUSE FINALISTS Crystal McIntoshMast’s Coffee BARTENDER (NAME & LOCATION) BREAKFAST SPOT BBQ/RIBS/ SMOKEHOUSE WINNER MAEG LEVALLEYBIFFS BAR FINALISTS Claire Pineau - Franklin Inn & Lounge Chelsea Kelly - Hitching Post Inn WINNER WALT’S RESTAURANT FINALISTS Big Boy Buck’s Port Hope Diner WINNER LEWISVILLE SMOKE FOOD & SPIRITS FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Fireside Inn 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.
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READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 33 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 THEN Thank you for choosing Rick ’s & Ni ck ’s Ni #1 Plac e t o Buy Carr y Out Be er #1 Plac e t o Buy Carr y Out Wine #1 Liquor St ore ore Large Selection of Wine & Beer Lotto • ATM • Tobacco • Craft Beer • Liquor We want to thank all of our cus tomer s for your suppor t in helping us build our business from w here we s tar ted to w ha t it is today. We a pprecia te all of you. NOW
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 34 Thank You For VoTing us #1 real esTaTe agencY caro: 528 n. sTaTe sT., 989-673-7777 cass ciTY: 6501 Main sT., 989-872-4377 kingsTon: 5963 sTaTe sT., 989-683-8888 www.osentoski.net CIA C OP EL AND Farm- Crop • Auto - Commercial • Home INSUR ANCE AGENCY, Inc. 4455 Doerr Rd. Cass City, MI 48726 Mark and Sue Copeland Agents Phone: 989-872-4006 Fax: 989-872-3661 email@copelandins.biz Toll Free: 866-278-0192 THANK YOU F OR VOTING US #1 INSUR ANCE AGENC Y ! RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE CASUAL DINING WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Verona Tavern Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits BREW PUB WINNER THE GATHERING PLACE FINALISTS Thumb Brewery Angelina’s Eatery & HUCO Brew Co. BUFFET BURGERS WINNER FRANKLIN INN FINALISTS Biffs Bar Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits WINNER VERONA TAVERN FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Hitching Post Inn CAKE SHOP CARRY OUT WINNER MURPHY’S BAKERY FINALISTS Tasha’s Tiny Oven Meijers WINNER CHINA KING FINALISTS Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits Rachel’s of Bad Axe
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 35 THA NK Y OU FO R Y OU R V O TES! THA NK Y OU FO R Y OU R V O TES!
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 36 Thank you for voting Cas eville Small Animal Clinic the Be s t Veterinar y Clinic! We love what we do and we are grateful for your trus t! Bad Axe • 989-269-5023 Reconditioned Appliances • Parts & Service liances Servicing the Tri-County Area Appliance liance Parts Center Thanks you for voting us #1 Appliance repair. We appreciate your business and support. RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE CATERER WINNER MURPHY’S BAKERY FINALISTS Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits Rachel’s of Bad Axe The Bay Port Inn CHICKEN WINGS CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Smalley’s Bar WINNER BIG BOYS FINALISTS McDonald’s The Gathering Place CHILDREN’S MENU WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS McDonald’s Big Boys CHILI WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Wendy’s The Bay Port Inn
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 37 Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC Thank you for voting us #1 Investment Broker & Firm We appreciate your votes and your business. One East Huron Ave. • Bad Axe, MI 48413 • 989-269-7248 or 800-750-1461 ate b We really appreciate your support and business. GAR AGE, LLC UBLY, MI 9 89 -6 58 -8 13 1 THANK YOU FOR V OTING US #1 #1 BR AKE SHOP • #1 AUTO ACCESSORIES #1 AUTO BOD Y SHOP • #1 SM ALL ENGINE REPAIR #1 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR • #1 PL ACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE #1 TIRE STORE • # 1 TRO Y HELE WSKI-FIRE FIGHTER AND YOUR V OTES FOR TO WING SERVICE AND LOC ALLY O WNED B USINESS
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 38 Shawn & Raeann Roehrig 120 E. HURON BAD AXE 989.269.6300 R oland’s Thank your for your votes for Paint & Supplies . We appreciate your business! YourSatisfactionAssured Paint& More Walnut Ridge Kennels All-Breed Dog Boarding Your Dogs’ Home Away from Home! 1788 Thompson Rd. | Bad Axe, MI 48413 contactwalnutridge@gmail.com Kennel: 989-269-9039 www.walnutridgekennels.com Thank you from Missy Forster -Rooney, Kelsey Connors and Kayla Parrish. CUPCAKES COOKIE WINNER WALMART FINALISTS Murphy’s Bakery MJ’s Kupcakery WINNER MURPHY’S BAKERY FINALISTS Hello Cookie Tasha’s Tiny Oven Walmart COFFEE SHOP (LOCAL) WINNER EMMA’S COFFEE HOUSE FINALISTS Brew Moon Coffee House & Gallery Mast’s Coffee shop COOK/CHEF (NAME & LOCATION) WINNER ERIC ALDISTHE FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Chun Siev - Rachel’s of Bad Axe Mike Frank - Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 39 Lundy Financial Ser vices makes transitioning your brokerage account easier and new customer s are always welcome. For a no obligation consultation, call us today 888-989-6828 or 989-269-7427 Office Location: 840 S. Van Dyke Rd. Bad Axe, MI 48413 Securities and advisory services offered through Prospera Financial Services, Inc. | Member FINRA/SIPC. Thank you for your votes, we appreciate your continued business. F www.MomentsCapturedByVanessa.com 2218 E. Main St. Ubly, MI Call or text us today - 989.551.3686 CURBSIDE WINNER LUGO’S TACO STREET FINALISTS Pasta House Rachel’s of Bad Axe DELIVERY WINNER COTTAGE INN PIZZA PIGEON FINALISTS Hungry Howies Pizza Chuck’s Drive-Thru Diner DESSERT WINNER GRINDSTONE GENRAL STORE FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Rachel’s of Bad Axe DINNER FOR $15 OR UNDER WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Lugo’s Taco Street Hitching Post Inn DONUTS WINNER MURPHY’S BAKERY FINALISTS Luke’s Super Market Pat’s Bakery FRENCH FRIES WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits Verona Tavern RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 40 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1! WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS . KANABY B UILDERS : 989-550-0032 SURFACE & C AB INET S : 989-550-4774 Thank you for voting us #1 K itchen C abinets! KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT ICE CREAM/ YOGURT WINNER BIG BOY FINALISTS Lefty’s Diner The Bay Port Inn WINNER GRINDSTONE GENERAL STORE FINALISTS Chill Zone Caseville Dairy Queen LATE NIGHT EATS LOCAL BEER WINNER THE GATHERING PLACE FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Biffs Bar WINNER THUMB BREWERY FINALISTS Biffs Bar The Gathering Place RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE HAPPY HOUR WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Lewisville smoke food & spirits HOT DOG WINNER BRAGG’S BANGERS FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Lefty’s Diner
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 41 305 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI 6682 Main St., C as e v i l le, MI www.hag lerealestate.com Thank you for putting your tr ust in HAGLE Re al E state Thank you for your votes for Real Estate Agenc y and Real Estate Agents #1 Ann S cott, Rose C o op er and Tiffany Hunt-Ricce. Thank you for your votes for Mexican Food! We appreciate your business. Call 682-209-8015 RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE LUNCH SPOT LUNCH UNDER $10 WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Lugo’s Taco Street MEAT MARKET WINNER HURONS FINEST FINALISTS Meijers Walt’s Meat Market MEXICAN WINNER LUGO’S TACO STREET FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Holy Guacamole LLC Food Truck NEW RESTAURANT OUTDOOR DINING/PATIO WINNER LEWISVILLE SMOKE FOOD & SPIRITS FINALISTS Lugo’s Taco Street The Bay Port Inn WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Bird Creek Farms Rachel’s of Bad Axe
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 42 E ast Side Tire, Inc. 620 E. Huron Avenue B ad Axe, Michigan 989-269-8471 Thank You for your votes! Thank you for your support. We appreciate your business. 79 N Main St Elkton, MI, 48731 Find us on Facebook @hitchingpostelkton 989-375-2496 C ome Check Us Out OPEN 7 DAY’S A WEEK! Hitching Post Inn Thank you for Voting Hitching Post Inn Best Bar! Best Bar Menu! And Best Pizza! RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE PIZZA PLACE FOR MIXED DRINKS WINNER HITCHING POST INN FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Angelina’s Eatery & HUCO Brew Co. WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits PLACE TO BUY CARRYOUT BEER PLACE TO BUY CARRYOUT WINE WINNER RICK & NICK’S PARTY STORE FINALISTS Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits East Side Party Store WINNER RICK & NICK’S PARTY STORE FINALISTS B & B Winery East Side Party Store
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 43 Cellular Phone Service Provider Thanks For Making Us Your #1 Choice! Our Customers are the Absolute Best! Providing Or thodontic Ser vices from our office in Bad Axe, Michigan to patients from communities including: Bad Axe, Cass City, Sandusky, Caro, Huron County, Sanilac County, Tuscola County, Harbor Beach, Por t Austin, Pigeon, Sebewaing, Kinde, Ruth, Marlette, Por t Sanilac, Decker ville, Snover, Ubly, Vassar, Por t Hope, Caseville, Thumb of Michigan S cott M. Behnan, DDS, MS 118 Nor th Hanselman St. • Bad Axe, MI 48413 • 989.269.6811 Braces for Kids • Invisalign for all ages O r thodontic treatment for adults • Most Insurances accepted The only Board- Cer tified O r thodontist in Huron County Thankyou for voting us #1 Orthodontist and Orthodontist Practice! Winner RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE PLACE TO BUY DELI MEAT AND CHEESE PLACE TO BUY MEAT WINNER HURONS FINEST FINALISTS Meijers Sandman’s Grocery WINNER HURONS FINEST FINALISTS Meijers Walt’s Meat Market PLACE TO BUY PRODUCE WINNER MEIJERS FINALISTS Huron’s Finest Yoder’s Country Market PLACE TO BUY SEAFOOD WINNER BAY PORT FISH COMPANY FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Hurons Finest
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 44 44 N Main St, Elkton, MI 48731 • (989) 963-0791 Thank you to all who voted. Your suppor t and business are greatly appreciated! Thank you again from your friends at Hair Force 1. PHONE: 989.269.9541 FAX: 989.269.6777 1242 SAND BEACH ROAD BAD AXE, MICHIGAN 48413 HYZER, HILL, KUZAK & CO., P.C. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS e-mail: hyzerhillkuzak@sbcglobal.net Thank you for your votes for Accounting Firm! www.hyzerhillkuzak.com 989.269.7358 1101 S. Van D yke • Bad Axe, MI 48413 pophamflooring@gmail.com Troy PoPham President/ O wner Sheri PoPham O ffice Manager/ Sales We appreciate the business and your votes. THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR C ARPE T AND FLOORING STORE. Tha n k Yo u for Voting Us as Most Un ique Bus iness Fina l ist! Come in a n Create w ith us! (989) 375-5132 • 32 N Ma in St, Elkton, MI 48731 PLACE TO BUY STEAK WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Walt’s Meat Market Steakhouse RESTAURANT FOR FRIENDLY SERVICE RESTAURANT WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Rachel’s of Bad Axe The Bay Port Inn WINNER LEWISVILLE SMOKE FOOD & SPIRITS FINALISTS Rachel’s of Bad Axe Hitching Post Inn RESTAURANT FOR HOME COOKING WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Walt’s Restaurant Rachel’s of Bad Axe RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE Congrats to All Our Winners!
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 45 THANKS FOR YOUR V OTES FOR AUTO PART STORE 203 S P O R T C R E S C E N T S T | B A D AX E, M I 49413 | 989-269-9755 Davina Maurer L.M.T & Reiki Master 989-551-8369 782 S van Dyke, Bad Axe Massage • Hot Stone Massage • Chair Massage Reiki • Ionic Foot Detox • Ear Candling House Clearings • Wedding Ceremonies Experience complete heaven as you let the stress of the day melt away! A Touch of HEAVEN Massage,Reiki & More # 1 MASSAGE THER APIST 281 E. Huron Suite 101 Bad Axe, Michigan • 989-975-2278 Thanks for voting for us! oting Tiffaney, Madi, Kelsey iffaney ey Beautiful Me Boutique Salon 12 N. Verona Rd. • Bad Axe • 989-269-2493 VERONA TAVERN Stop in and enjoy the atmosphere! Thank you for choosing us #1 Burger Votes for Casual dining and French Fries We appreciate the votes! RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE RESTAURANT FOR SEAFOOD/ FISH WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Rachel’s of Bad Axe The Bay Port Inn RESTAURANT FOR STEAK ROMANTIC DINNER WINNER STEAKHOUSE FINALISTS Franklin Inn & Lounge Hitching Post Inn WINNER THE BANK 1884 FOOD & SPIRITS FINALISTS Rachel’s of Bad Axe The Farm Resturant SALAD WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS The Gathering Place Rachel’s of Bad Axe Congratulations!
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 46 “Quality Affordable Care” 989-492-0134 | 322 Par k Ave.Bad Axe, MI Book Online OptimalWellnessChiropractic.JaneApp.com Thank you for voting us #1 Chiropractic practice and votes for Chiropractor! Dr. Michaella Walter DC. CACCP, Webster Certified Dr. Steve Teufel Chirpractor Dr. Madison Champagne Chirpractor Chanda and Karen Massage Therapists #1 Alteration - Deb Essenmacher Thank you for your votes for Florist Shop! We appreciate your business. 2224 Main St. • Ubly 989.658.8471 Deb Essenmacher & Amy Schulter Buds & Blossoms 989-269-9800• 815N.VANDYKERD,BADAXE THANKYOUFORVOTINGUS #1AUTOPARTSTORE. WEAPPRECIATE YOURBUSINESS. 4680 N. Van Dyke Rd., Kinde Michigan • 989-874-3034 Thank you for voting us Best Buffet, Late Night Eats, and Local Bar! Your Business Is Greatly Appreciated. Biffs Bar & Grill 4-3034 Biffs Bar & The Best of the Best SPORTS BAR SOUP WINNER GATHERING PLACE FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Cat Man Do WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Peppermill Restaurant Rachel’s of Bad Axe RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE SANDWICH SELECTION WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Emma’s Coffee House Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Hitching Post Inn Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 47 989-553-2222 ShetlersCarpetCleaning.com Professional Carpet, Furniture, Tile & Grout Cleaning Thank you for voting us #1 Carpet Cleaner! -Derek, Ashley, Asa Kay & Luka Jay 845 N. Van Dyke St. Bad Axe, Michigan • Phone # 989-269-9581 T hank you for your votes for Place to Celebr ate A Bir thday and Famil y Fun Night Out! 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 Congrats to All! RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN SUSHI WINNER DARK SKY LODGE AND TAVERN FINALISTS Rachel’s of Bad Axe The Bay Port Inn WINNER MEIJERS FINALISTS Rachel’s of Bad Axe China King Restaurant WAITER/WAITRESS (NAME & LOCATION) WINE MENU WINNER NIKKI INDOLEWISVILLE SMOKE FOOD & SPIRITS FINALISTS Claire Pineau - The Franklin Inn & Lounge Amber Haag - The Bay Port Inn WINNER FRANKLIN INN & LOUNGE FINALISTS Dizzy Daisy Winery and Vineyard B&B Winery’s
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 48 Mass times: aturday: 4:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart in Bad Axe Sunday : 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph in R apson 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! St. Hubert Parish 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 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. COMPUTER STORE/REPAIR CONVENIENCE STORE WINNER THUMB OFFICE SUPPLY FINALISTS AVS Tech Team WINNER EAST SIDE PARTY STORE FINALISTS Brown’s Market Clark CARPET AND FLOORING STORES CELLULAR PHONES/ ACCESSORIES WINNER ERRER’S FINALISTS Popham Flooring Ashley HomeStore WINNER THUMB CELLULAR FINALISTS AT&T Cricket Wireless BBQ GRILLS BOUTIQUES WINNER ACE HARDWARE FINALISTS Walmart Farm and Home WINNER THE CLOTHING PALETTE LLC FINALISTS Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio Beautiful Me SHOPPING
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 49 Scott & Mindy Rambo 916 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe 989-269-7421 • 1-800-533-3558 00Bad Axe Marble & Granite Works Thank you for voting us #1 24 Hour Emergency Services 5055 Canboro Rd, Owendale, MI 48754 djsportabletoiletandseptic.com WE NOW OFFER SEPTIC INSPECTIONS We Pump Out Septic Tanks Getting ready to buy or sell a house? We now offer septic and field inspections! Servicing Huron, Sanilac, & Tuscola Counties Since 1998 WE SELL LIBERTY PUMPS Rental of Portable Toilets | Handicap Toilets Men’s Rooms | Portable Sinks Holding Waste Tanks for Office Trailers Special Event Trailers DJ Toilets & Septic Services, LLC Locally Owned & Operated by: Dean & Julie Kreh 989.375.4505 Thank you for voting us #1 Septic Tank and Septic Cleaning. We appreciate the business! SHOPPING COUNTER TOPS DISCOUNT STORE WINNER BAD AXE MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS FINALISTS Mortimer’s Self Serve Lumber & Home Center WINNER DOLLAR GENERAL FINALISTS Walmart FLORIST SHOP FEED STORE WINNER FLOWERS BY GRACE FINALISTS Buds & Blossoms Jackie’s Flowers by Ashley WINNER TRACTOR SUPPLY FINALISTS Farm and Home Star of the West GARDEN CENTER/ GREENHOUSE/PLANTS/ PLACE TO BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE FURNITURE STORE WINNER ERRER’S GREENHOUSE FINALISTS Buds to Blooms Huron Finest WINNER ERRER’S FINALISTS Ashley Godwin’s GIFT SHOP GROCERY STORE/ HEALTH FOOD WINNER GRINDSTONE GENERAL STORE FINALISTS Overflow Attic Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio WINNER MEIJER FINALISTS Country View Bulk Foods Bens in Cass City JEWELRY STORE HOME DÉCOR WINNER MCKENZIES FINALISTS Michael J’s Thackers Art WINNER ASHLEY HOMESTORE FINALISTS Overflow Attic Cutest Button Boutique
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 50 A & B Auto RepAiR And SeRvice LLc Brian Kramer, Owner 405 E. Huron Ave Bad Axe, Michigan 48413 Thank you for voting us Your votes for Tire Store and Auto Repair Shop. We appreciate it! Phone (989) 269-2347 AmericanPride 415 State St • Harbor Beach 989. 479 .3403 • FAX: 479 3443 Family Dentistr y Accepting New Patients Thank you so much for your votes I appreciate them Thank you for voting for our Preschool. “Let the children come to me” Matthew 19:14 We appreciate the chance to ser ve you! Thank you to all who voted Blush Beau t y Bar #1 Beau t y Salon and St ylist L ea Wo odke and Nail Tech Stephanie Meek! 32 S. Main Street, Pigeon | 989.963-8911 | by appointment only Blush B e auty B ar MATTRESS OUTDOOR FURNITURE WINNER ASHLEY HOMESTORE FINALISTS Errer’s Home Furnishings Godwin’s WINNER ASHLEY HOMESTORE FINALISTS Errrer’s LOCALLY MADE PRODUCT LUMBER/BUILDING SUPPLIES WINNER GRINDSTONE GENERAL STORE FINALISTS Keepsakes Port Austin Farmers Market WINNER ACE HARDWARE FINALISTS Mortimer Lumber Self Serve Lumber and Home Center SHOPPING OUTDOOR GEAR/ RECREATION VEHICLES PAINT AND SUPPLIES WINNER BACKCOUNTRY POWERSPORTS FINALISTS Ben’s WINNER ACE HARDWARE FINALISTS Roland Paint Harbor Beach True Value LIQUOR STORE LOCAL HARDWARE STORE WINNER RICK & NICK’S PARTY STORE FINALISTS Mejier Horns WINNER CASS CITY HARDWARE FINALISTS Ace Hardware Thumb Hardware
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 51 Errer’s Farm Snow Removal # 1 SNOW Removal Thank you for your votes and business. 283 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, Michigan 48413 | 989-551-8618 TO MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, EMPLOYEES THANKS FOR ANSWERING THE PHONE AT 3 IN THE MORNING. COULD NOT D O IT WITHOUT YOU! “Providing quality dance instruction since 1980.” • Tap • IrIsh Tap • Jazz/hIp-hop • BalleT • lyrIcal • BasIc rhyThm • Belly DancIng • gymnasTIcs Sherry’s Dance Studio & Gym PIGEON STUDIO 42 South Main Street BAD AXE STUDIO Green Elementary School Bldg. 309 N. Outer Dr. 8384 Cresecent Beach, Sand Point, MI 48755 • Call 989-856-2174 or 989-550-2753 for more information. Sherry Leipprandt, Owner & Dance Instructor Janelle Swartzendruber, Gymnastics Instructor Rande Krozek, Dance Instructor Thank You for voting Sherry’s Dance Studio #1 d ance s tudio and your votes for Dances lessons! We appreciate your votes and business! #1 O utdoor Gear and Recreation Vehicles THANK YOU for voting us #!1 We apprec ia te your business. K AWASAKI • ARC TIC C AT • SIMPLICIT Y • ECHO • SNAPPER • HUSTLER • LEGEND TRAILER SALES ~ SERVICE ~ PARTS 955 S. VAN D YKE RD., BAD A XE, MI 48413 989-269-7979 OWNERS: SAM RANDALL & JAKE TSCHIRHART • Personal Training - ISSA Cer tified Master Trainer • Silver Sneakers Program • Golf Simulator • Golf Lessons • Largest fitness facility in the area • Free weights • Supplements • 24 Hour Access • Card Entr y with secur ity cameras • Fr iendly & helpful staff • Fitness Classes & much more! 6447 Main St. Cass City, MI 48726 989.872.3260 Please visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ligrowsfitness for all the best holiday deals Thank you for voting Ligrow’s 24/7 Fitness #1 Best Gym/Fitness Center! RESALE/THRIFT SHOP/ESTATE SALES STORE FOR SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY WINNER REVIVE CASS CITY FINALISTS Thumb Industries Aunt Netty’s Nook WINNER KEEPSAKES FINALISTS Walmart Cutest Button Boutique PET STORE OR PLACE TO BUY PET SUPPLIES PLACE TO BUY SHOES WINNER BAD AXE ANIMAL VET SUPPLY FINALISTS Tractor Supply Walmart WINNER BUCKLEY’S FINALISTS Dunhams Cutest Button Boutique SHOPPING TATTOO SHOP TOOLS WINNER HAPPY DAZE FINALISTS Redrum Tattoo Studio Wild Bills WINNER ACE HARDWARE FINALISTS Walmart Mortimer Lumber Winner
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READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 53 Health Care At Home Bringing Quality Care Right to Your Door Services • Personal Care • Light Housekeeping • Meals and Medication Reminders • Transportation 4455 Doerr Road, Suite 1, Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-2793 Thank you for voting us #1 Home Health Services and #1 Home Care Agency! Your satisfaction is our number one goal! #1 MEAT MARKET #1 PLACE TO BUY DELI MEAT & CHEESE #1 PLACE TO BUY MEAT AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR PLACE TO BUY PRODUCE AND SEAFOOD! 1520 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe • 989-269-7200 BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED WE APPRECIATE OUR CUSTOMERS!
READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 54 Thank you for your votes. We appreciate your bu siness. Automotive Glass • Stone Chip Repairs Truck & Trac tor Glass Vinyl Windows & Entr y Doors Overhead Doors & Openers (Residential & Commercial) Kawneer Store Front Aluminum Doors Custom Mirrors • Plate Glass • Screening & Repairs Boss Snowplows Sales, Ser vice & Install We Want Our Cu stome rs Back, Not Our Produc ts. one 1616 S. Bad Axe Rd. • Bad Axe Cell 810.404.2303 • Sandusky 810.648.2279 Bad Axe 989.269.6655 • Fax 989.269.6648 Thank you to All who Participated!
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READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2022 56 THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US Auto D ealership S er vice D epar tment New Car Auto D ealership New Car Salesperson Place for an Oil Change Used Auto D ealership 989.269.9781 • 866.383.6644 • w w w.flanner yautomall.com 1225 SAND BEACH RD. • BAD AXE, MI 48413 JIM BLACKSTOCK • MIKE BLACKSTOCK • RYAN BROWN • ART CUMMINGS • BILL DINSMOORE • CAROLYN FLANNERY • LUKE FLANNERY • NICK FLANNERY • PAT FLANNERY JUSTIN GRANT • MIKE HERMAN • JON HUDSON • PAYTON KAUFFMAN • JUSTIN KING • JOHN KOTENKO • VICKI LEJEUNE • STEVE LENZ • NATHAN MCALPINE NATNAM LOOMIS MCCARTY • RODNEY MCLEAN • BOB MCNEIL • ETHAN PARRISH • MCKENZIE FLANNERY • GARY SCOVIAC • KURT SCOVIAC RANDY SMITHERS • GEORGE STEINBIS • KRIS TREDER • MATT WEBER • NICK WILSON Flanner y Auto M all would like to thank our communit y for their continued suppor t as well as our employees for their effor ts and hard work . Auto B ody Shop
