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Michelle Biddinger Attorney
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Greg Schrot Attorney
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TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Auto Body Shop....................................................................... 5 Auto Dealership Service Department.............................. 5 Auto Detailer............................................................................. 5 Auto Parts Store....................................................................... 5 Brake Shop................................................................................. 5 Car/Auto Repair Shop............................................................ 5 Favorite Brand of Auto........................................................... 5 New Car Auto Dealership..................................................... 5 New Car Sales Person............................................................. 6 Place for an Oil Change......................................................... 6 Tire Store..................................................................................... 6 Towing Service......................................................................... 6 Used Auto Dealership............................................................ 6 Used Car Sales Person............................................................ 6
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Accountant................................................................................ 8 Accounting Firm...................................................................... 8 Attorney...................................................................................... 8 Bank.............................................................................................. 8 Barber Shop............................................................................... 8 Beauty Salon............................................................................. 8 Children’s Daycare................................................................... 9 College/University/Career Training/Technical.............. 9 Credit Union.............................................................................. 9 Criminal Law/Divorce & Family Law Attorney............... 9 Dance Studio............................................................................. 9 Dance Teacher.......................................................................... 9 Estate Planning Law Attornery.........................................10 Estate Sales..............................................................................10 Family Photographer...........................................................10 Financial Planner...................................................................10 Financial Services..................................................................10 Funeral Home.........................................................................10 Golf Course..............................................................................10 Hotel...........................................................................................10 Insurance Agency..................................................................12 Insurance Agent.....................................................................12 Internet Provider...................................................................12 Law Firm...................................................................................12 Loan Officer.............................................................................12 Mortgage Lender..................................................................12 Nail Salon.................................................................................14 Nail Tech....................................................................................14 Non-Profit.................................................................................14 Pest Control.............................................................................14 Pet Boarding Kennel/Doggy Daycare............................14 Pet Groomer............................................................................14 Pet Grooming..........................................................................14 Preschool..................................................................................14 Propane.....................................................................................16 Real Estate Agency................................................................16 Real Estate Agent..................................................................16 Reception Hall/Banquet Facility.......................................16 Senior Pictures Photographer...........................................16 Snow Removal........................................................................16 Stylist.........................................................................................18 Tax Preparer.............................................................................18 Title Company........................................................................18 Veterinarian.............................................................................18 Veterinarian Clinic.................................................................19 Wedding Photographer......................................................19 Wills/Trust & Real Estate Attornery.................................19
HEALTH & FITNESS
Alternative Medicine............................................................20 Assisted Living........................................................................20 Children’s Dentist..................................................................20 Chiropractic Practice............................................................20 Chiropractor............................................................................20 Dance Lessons........................................................................20 Dentist ......................................................................................22 Emergency Care Center/Urgent Care/ER Center.......22 Family Doctor ........................................................................22 Family Practice........................................................................22 General Dentistry Practice.................................................22 Gym/Fitness Center..............................................................22 Hearing Center/Place to Buy a Hearing Aid.................23 Home Health Services.........................................................23 Hospice.....................................................................................23 Hospital.....................................................................................23 Massage....................................................................................23 Nurse .........................................................................................24 Nurse Practitioner.................................................................24 Nursing Homes......................................................................24 OB/GYN.....................................................................................24 Ophthalmology/Optometry Practice/Optometrist..25
Outpatient Medical Facility................................................25 Pediatrician .............................................................................25 Pediatrician Practice.............................................................25 Personal Family Counselor/Therapist/Psychiatrist....26 Pharmacy.................................................................................26 Physical Therapy....................................................................26 Physician Assistant................................................................26 Place to Buy Glasses.............................................................26 Podiatrist..................................................................................26 Registered Nurse...................................................................27 Skilled Nursing Facility........................................................27 Surgeon ...................................................................................27 Vision Center...........................................................................27
HOME SERVICES
Builder.......................................................................................30 Builder for New Home Construction..............................30 Builder for Remodeling.......................................................30 Carpet Cleaners......................................................................30 Concrete/Asphalt Contractor............................................30 Construction Company/General Contractor...............30 Electrician.................................................................................30 Excavating Contractor.........................................................30 Garage Door............................................................................31 Heating and Air Conditioning...........................................31 Kitchen Cabinets....................................................................31 Landscaper..............................................................................31 Lawn Care.................................................................................31 Local Plumbing Store...........................................................31 Plumber....................................................................................31 Roofing/Siding Contractor.................................................31 Septic Tank and System Cleaning....................................31 Window/Glass Contractor..................................................31
PEOPLE
Coach.........................................................................................34 Fireman.....................................................................................34 Fun Person to Follow on Social Media...........................34 Local Musician- Group/Solo..............................................34 Pastor/Priest............................................................................34 Policeman.................................................................................34 Preschool Teacher.................................................................34 Teacher (K-12).........................................................................34 Volunteer..................................................................................34
PLACES
Best Live Entertainment......................................................36 Best Place to Follow on Social Media.............................36 Business with Friendly Employees..................................36 Campground...........................................................................36 Church Youth Group.............................................................36 Date Night................................................................................36 Elementary School................................................................36 Event..........................................................................................38 Family Fun Night....................................................................38 Girl’s Night Out.......................................................................38 Guy’s Night Out......................................................................38 Local High School..................................................................38 Local Water Activity Spot....................................................38 Locally Owned Business......................................................38 Most Unique Business.........................................................38 New Business..........................................................................38 Outdoor Activity....................................................................38 Park for a Picnic......................................................................39 Place to Buy a Christmas Tree...........................................39 Place to Celebrate a Birthday............................................39 Place to Take Out of Town Visitors...................................39 Place to Volunteer.................................................................39 Place to Work..........................................................................39 Place to Worship....................................................................39 Playground..............................................................................39 Walking Trail............................................................................39 Wedding Venue......................................................................39
RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE
Appetizer Menu.....................................................................40 Bakery........................................................................................40 Bang for your Buck................................................................40 Bar...............................................................................................40 Bar Menu .................................................................................40 Bartender.................................................................................40 BBQ/Ribs...................................................................................40 Breakfast Spot.........................................................................40 Brew Pub..................................................................................41 Buffet.........................................................................................41 Burgers......................................................................................41 Cake Shop................................................................................41 Carry Out..................................................................................41 Casual Dining..........................................................................41
Caterer.......................................................................................41 Chicken Wings........................................................................41 Children’s Birthday................................................................42 Children’s Menu.....................................................................42 Chili.............................................................................................42 Cocktail.....................................................................................42 Coffee Shop (Local)...............................................................42 Cook/Chef................................................................................42 Cookie........................................................................................42 Cupcakes..................................................................................42 Curbside....................................................................................43 Delivery.....................................................................................43 Dessert......................................................................................43 Dinner for $10 or under......................................................43 Donuts.......................................................................................43 Family Friendly.......................................................................43 Fish Fry......................................................................................43 French Fries.............................................................................43 Fried Chicken..........................................................................44 Happy Hour.............................................................................44 Hot Dog....................................................................................44 Ice Cream/Yogurt..................................................................44 Kid-friendly Restaurant.......................................................44 Late Night Eats.......................................................................44 Local Beer.................................................................................44 Lunch Spot...............................................................................44 Lunch under $10....................................................................45 Margarita..................................................................................45 Meat Market............................................................................45 Mexican.....................................................................................45 New Restaurant......................................................................45 Outdoor Dining/Patio..........................................................45 Pizza...........................................................................................45 Place for Mixed Drinks.........................................................45 Place to Buy Carryout Beer................................................46 Place to Buy Carryout Wine...............................................46 Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese................................46 Place to Buy Meat..................................................................46 Place to Buy Produce...........................................................46 Place to Buy Seafood............................................................46 Place to Buy Steak.................................................................46 Restaurant................................................................................46 Restaurant for Friendly Service........................................47 Restaurant for Home Cooking..........................................47 Restaurant For International Cuisine..............................47 Restaurant for Seafood/Fish..............................................47 Restaurant for Steak.............................................................47 Romantic Dinner....................................................................47 Salad...........................................................................................47 Sandwich..................................................................................47 Selection...................................................................................48 Smokehouse...........................................................................48 Soup...........................................................................................48 Sports Bar.................................................................................48 Vegan/Vegetarian.................................................................49 Waiter/Waitress......................................................................49 Wine Bar....................................................................................49 Wine Menu...............................................................................49
SHOPPING
BBQ Grills..................................................................................50 Boutiques.................................................................................50 Carpet & Hardwood Floor Stores.....................................50 Cellular Phones/Accessories..............................................50 Children’s Clothing................................................................50 Computer Store/Repair.......................................................50 Convenience Store................................................................50 Counter Tops...........................................................................50 Curbside Service....................................................................50 Feed Store................................................................................50 Florist Shop..............................................................................53 Furniture Store.......................................................................53 Gift Shop...................................................................................53 Grocery Store..........................................................................53 Home Décor............................................................................53 Implement Dealer.................................................................53 Lawn Care Equipment.........................................................53 Liquor Store.............................................................................53 Local Hardware Store...........................................................54 Locally Made Product..........................................................54 Lumber/Building Supplies.................................................54 Pet Store/Place to Buy Pet Supplies................................54 Place to Buy Fresh Flowers.................................................54 Place to Buy Women’s Shoes.............................................54 Resale/Thrift Shop.................................................................54 Specialty Shop........................................................................54 Store for Something for Everyone in the Family........54 Storefront Window Display................................................54
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES AUTO BODY SHOP
AUTO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT
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VALLEY COLLISION
FLANNERY AUTO MALL
Flannery Chevrolet Buick GMC Helewski’s Garage, LLC
Thompson Chevrolet Wolverine Auto Brokers, Inc
AUTO DETAILER
AUTO PARTS STORE
WINNER
WINNER
WOLVERINE AUTO NAPA AUTO BROKERS, INC PARTS - BAD AXE Top of the Hill AUTO SUPPLY Collision, Inc. Madison Duggan Parks Auto Salon
A-1 Truck Parts NAPA Auto Parts - Mill Street Auto Supply
BRAKE SHOP
CAR/AUTO REPAIR SHOP
WINNER
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WOLVERINE AUTO BROKERS, INC
AL HANSON MOTORS
Helewskis Garage LLC Muffler Man - Bad Axe Service Center
Helewski’s Garage, LLC A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC
FAVORITE BRAND OF AUTO
NEW CAR AUTO DEALERSHIP
WINNER
WINNER
CHEVROLET GMC Dodge
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A Touch of HEAVEN Massage,Reiki & More # 1 Massage TherapisT Home HealtH ServiceS
Davina Maurer L.M.T & Reiki Master
Thanks for your votes!
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
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 Winery & Vineyard
1288 W. Crown Rd. | Bad Axe 989.269.2366 | www.dizzydaisywinery.com
Thank you for voting us # 1 Wine Bar #1 Wine menu
Dr. Sandy L. Behnke, D.C.
We are grateful for those who voted for us. Thank You! @livesimplychiropractic
Phone: 989-550-4402
Thank You for voting me # 1 Real Estate Agent. I appreciate your vote!
FLANNERY AUTO MALL Thompson Chevrolet McCormick Motors, INC.
DAIRY BARN 634 S. Unionville Rd. Sebewaing
989-883-2421 Open Daily 11-9
“Everything’s Sweeter in Sebewaing!” Thank you for voting us #1 Fried Chicken! We appreciate your business!
See you next spring! For Menu & Like Us On Facebook www.facebook.com/DairyBarnSebewaing/
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834 S. Van Dyke Rd • Bad Axe 989-269-9569 www.hartsfloristonline.com
EARLY YEARS PRESCHOOL Thank you for the votes for Preschool and Children’s Daycare. We appreciate it! 595 N. Port Crescent St., Bad Axe, Michigan 493413 | 989-269-2383
Thank you for voTes for vision cenTer and place To buy glasses! iT is greaTly appreciaTed! 6867 Cass City Rd, Cass City, Michigan 48726 • 989-912-3131
Our Savior Lutheran Church Thank you for voting Chelsea Schramski # 1 Preschool Teacher and Your votes for Place to Worship Pastor.
We appreciate your votes! God bless you!
989-269-7642 123 W. Irwin St, Bad Axe, Michigan 48413
NEW CAR SALES PERSON
PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE
WINNER
WINNER
Thompson Chevrolet Travis Thompson Thompson Chevrolet
Helewski’s Garage, LLC Al Hanson Motors
TIRE STORE
TOWING SERVICE
WINNER
WINNER
East Side Tire A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC
Oak Beach Auto Repair & Towing Simmons & Sons Service
USED AUTO DEALERSHIP
USED CAR SALES PERSON
WINNER
WINNER
MIKE BLACKSTOCK- A & B AUTO FLANNERY REPAIR AND Rick Thompson SERVICE LLC
BAD AXE TIRE MAX 24HR TOWING SERVICE, INC. & RECOVERY
FLANNERY AUTO MALL Wolverine Auto Brokers Al Hanson Motors
DEVIN IRION Mark Kerr Mike Kish, Wolverine Auto Brokers
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#1 Bang for your Buck #1 carry out #1 Dinner for unDer $10 #1 Lunch unDer $10 #1 Mexican #1 new restaurant # 1 restaurant for internationaL cuisine anD your votes for curBsiDe
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Rick ’s & Nick ’s
#1 Place to Buy Carry Out Beer #1 Place to Buy Carry Out Wine #1 Liquor Store THEN
NOW
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
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Thank you for your votes! We’re proud to be the Winner for Funeral Home. MODERN
TRADITIONS
CHAMPAGNE FUNERAL CHAPEL
989-453-2324
7356 West Michigan Ave, Pigeon MI 48755 champagnefuneralchapel.com
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTING FIRM
WINNER
WINNER
MARK W. BRINING, CPA
NIETZKE & FAUPEL, PC
Marty Swartzentruber Hodges Accounting - Hyzer Services, Caseville Garret Mausolf Hyzer Hill Kuzak & Co, Bad Axe PC ATTORNEY
BANK
WINNER
WINNER
MICHELLE P. BIDDINGER, BIDDINGER & ESTELLE, PC
BAY PORT STATE BANK
Northstar Bank Rachel Estelle, Biddinger & Independent Bank Estelle, PC Thumb Bank & Trust Kyle O’Mara, Ferris, Schwedler and O’Mara PC BARBER SHOP
BEAUTY SALON
WINNER
WINNER
HAIR FORCE 1
NEW WAVE HAIR STUDIO
Patty’s Barber Shop LARRY THE BARBER Blended Salon & Lash PIGEON Bar Blush Beauty Bar
When protecting what matters most, the
When protecting what matters most, the EXPERIENCE MATTERS. When protecting what matters most, the EXPERIENCE MATTERS. Thank you for voting us EXPERIENCE MATTERS. the #1 insurance agent!
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CHILDREN’S DAYCARE
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/ CAREER TRAINING/TECHNICAL
WINNER
WINNER
ZION LUTHERAN CHILD CARE Early Years Preschool Cross Lutheran School
HURON AREA TECHNICAL CENTER Saginaw Valley State University Central Michigan University
CREDIT UNION
CRIMINAL LAW/DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
WINNER
WINNER
TEAM ONE CREDIT UNION
TAMMY SALENS
Frankenmuth Credit Kyle O’Mara, Ferris Union - Bad Axe Branch Schwedler & O’Mara Frankenmuth Credit Jessica Riskey- Riskey Union - Elkton Branch
Law
DANCE STUDIO
DANCE TEACHER
WINNER
WINNER
KIM RATHJE- SELFSHERRY’S DANCE STUDIO EXPRESSIONS DANCE AND GYMNASTICS & GYM Randi Mausolf Self-Expressions Dance and Gymnastics ExcelDance
Jeralyn Herp, Excel Dance Studio Of Arts
From Your Local
Thank you for voting for us for: Place to Buy Deli and Cheese team, to thank Placewould to Buylike Produce
COUNTRY VIEW BULK
We, as a y for your business in the past and We appreciate your business! business in the future. Although 2020 STORE HOURS: year for you Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pmand • Saturdayus, 9:00 am we to 5:00 pmthank • Closed SundayGod f 177 N. Germania, Snover • 989-635-3764 day he gives us. We want to exten joyous, Merry Christmas and a Happ to everyone, and we look forward to another to all those year!
Thank you
GOD YOU A Bay BLESS Port State Bank who voted for
STORE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 am as Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Closed
Best Bank
*Christmas Eve: 9:00 am to 3:00 l a i c e p S and for Closed Christmas Day y a d i l o H * New Year’s Eve 9:00 am to 3:00 s r u Ho Closed New Year’s Day as
Jason Hanson
Best Lender!
COME JOIN US FOR OUR Service community commitment SEAFOOD ROAD SHOW F You’re not JUST a customer… and we’re not JUST a Bank See the difference with BPSB!
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Pigeon • 1 S. Caseville Rd. 989-453-2225
Your locally owned and operated Community Bank!
ATM in 9 Thumb Area Locations
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Thank you for voting us # 1 New Business and finalist for locally made products and Storefront window display! We appreciate your business! 281 E. Huron Suite 101 Bad Axe, Michigan • 989-450-9378
A & B Auto RepAiR And SeRvice LLc Brian Kramer Owner
American Pride
Phone (989) 269-2347
405 E. Huron Ave. Bad Axe, Michigan 48413
Thank you for voting us #1 place for an oil change and your votes for Tire Store and Car/ Auto repair shop. We appreciate it!
ESTATE PLANNING LAW ATTORNEY
ESTATE SALES
WINNER
WINNER
RACHEL ESTELLE, BIDDINGER & ESTELLE, PC Michelle Biddinger, Biddinger & Estelle, PC David J. Watts Attorney at Law
845 N. Van Dyke St. Bad Axe, Michigan • Phone # 989-269-9581
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.
Thank you for voting us #1 Prescho ol an d your votes for great place to work an d Ann Kenne dy-teacher Eccles Schools.
Thank You from HISD and Huron County Rural Schools!
Thank You for voting us # 1 nursery place to buy a Christmas tree! We are thankful for your business! PRofeSSionAl lAndSCAPe deSign & inSTAllATion PAveR PATioS, WAlkWAYS, fiRe PiTS
989-269-8721
3574 Sand Beach Road, Bad Axe 6 Miles East of Bad Axe on M-142 in Verona
Open: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 9am-3pm; Closed Sunday
Rick Long Becky Block
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
FINANCIAL PLANNER
WINNER
WINNER
LASTING MOMENTS BY LISA LEWIS Meggie Marie Photography Ashley Palmer, Memories by Ashley Photography
#1 Place to Celebrate a Birthday!
AUNT NETTY’S NOOK
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES Erik Lundy Amy Wehner
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FUNERAL HOME
WINNER
WINNER
Frankenmuth Credit Union - Bad Axe Branch Lundy Financial Services
Home Ramsey Funeral Home Inc
GOLF COURSE
HOTEL
WINNER
WINNER
Century Oaks Golf Course
Ameriway Inn & Suites Franklin Inn & Lounge
JASON KROHN, CHAMPAGNE RAYMOND JAMES FUNERAL CHAPEL FINANCIAL Kaufman Funeral
UBLY HEIGHTS HOLIDAY INN GOLF-COUNTRY EXPRESS & SUITES CLUB BAD AXE, Verona Hills Golf Club AN IHG HOTEL
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Jessica S. Riskey Attorney at Law
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Thank you for your votes for Criminal Law Attorney/Divorce & Family Law Attorney. 24 E. Main Street, Suite 1, Sebewaing, MI. 48759 Contact Us: 989-883-2580
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Health Care At Home Bringing Quality Care Right to Your Door
Thank you for voting us #1 Home Health Services and a finalist in Home Care Agency! Your satisfaction is our number one goal!
4455 Doerr Road, Suite 1, Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-2793
Services
• Personal Care • Light Housekeeping • Meals and Medication Reminders • Transportation
Thumb Glass Sales & Installation • Auto Glass • Window Glass • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Thermopane Replacement • Mobile Service • Stone Chip Repair
Thank you for voting us
#1 Glass Repair & Replacement We appreciate your vote & business! Tom, T.J., & Kris 213 S. Port Crescent • Bad Axe • 989-269-8131
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INSURANCE AGENCY
INSURANCE AGENT
WINNER
WINNER
MCVEY INSURANCE
TINA SELEY FARM BUREAU
Tina Seley Farm Bureau Insurance Agency Bailey Agency
Kevin Rice - State Farm Insurance Agent Andrew Hebberd Meemic
INTERNET PROVIDER
LAW FIRM
WINNER
WINNER
Agri-Valley Services Comcast
Salens & Salens Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, PC
LOAN OFFICER
MORTGAGE LENDER
WINNER
WINNER
Bridgette McCarty, Frankenmuth Credit Union Tara Kuhne, Frankenmuth Credit Union
Northstar Bank
M3 WIRELESS BIDDINGER & INC. ESTELLE, PC
JASON HANSON, LORI BAY PORT STATE SCHORNACK BANK Thumb Bank & Trust
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1st and 2nd Place:
Nurses category
1st Place:
Physical Therapy The team at Courtney Manor would like tocategory thank the voters of Huron Daily Tribune’s 2021 Readers’ Choice At Courtney Manor, we pride ourselves on being committed to your Award forhealth selecting us as: and well-being, and know that each individual situation is
1st Place and Finalist:
unique. Whether your need is for short term sub-acute rehabilitation or long term care, our staff is here for you every step of the way.
Our category services include: Nurses
• 24-Hour Nursing Care
• Intravenous (IV) Therapy
• Comprehensive Rehabilitation
• Pain Management
1st Place:
• Physical Therapy • Infectious Disease Physical Therapy category Management • Occupational Therapy
• Socialcommitted Services/ to your Speechwe Language Pathology on being At Courtney •Manor, pride ourselves Discharge Planning health and•well-being, and Failure know that each individual situation is Congestive Heart • Respite Care (CHF) Program unique. Whether your need is for short term sub-acute rehabilitation • every Palliative Care • Orthopedic or long term care, ourRehabilitation staff is here for you step of the way. Program
• Hospice Care
• Tracheostomy Care • Vision, Dental, Audiologynursing Facility. Thank you for your votes for Skilled and Podiatry Services • Tube Feeding We appreciate all of you and ones in our care. • X-Ray,your Pharmacyloved and • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) • Wound Care/Wound VAC
Laboratory Services
Courtney Manor Skilled Nursing &
1167 East1167 Hopson Street, Bad Axe, MI 48413 East Hopson Street, Bad Axe, MI 48413 phone 989.269.9983 989.269.6361 PHONE 989.269.9983 FAX fax 989.269.6361 www.cienahealthcare.com WWW.CIENAHEALTHCARE.COM
Rehab Community
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Bailey Agency Insurance since 1947
Thank you for your votes for Insurance Agency. We appreciate your business. CONTACT US FOR HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE OR FARM INSURANCE NEEDS
30 S. Main St., Pigeon Phone: 989-453-2422
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NAIL SALON
NAIL TECH
WINNER
WINNER
NEW WAVE CHANTAL FORMAN HAIR STUDIO BLENDED SALON
FAX: 989-453-2450
Email: bkady@baileyagency1947.com & rzuzga@baileyagency1947.com
& LASH BAR
#1 Car/Auto Repair Shop Thank you for your votes for: • Place for Oil Change • Used Car Dealership We appreciate your business!
Al HAnson Motors
330 E. Huron Ave • Bad Axe • 989-269-7299
alhansonmotors.com
Blended Salon & Lash New Wave Hair StudioBar Marissa Pleiness Blush Beauty Bar Stephanie Meek - Blush Beauty Bar
NON-PROFIT
PEST CONTROL
WINNER
WINNER
SAFEPLACE Huron County Community Foundation Bluewater Thumb Youth-Christ
Bay Pointe Pest Control Bee Line Pest Control L.L.C.
PET BOARDING KENNEL/ DOGGY DAYCARE
PET GROOMER
WINNER
WINNER
WALNUT RIDGE KENNELS
GaraGe, LLC
989-658-8131
Thank you for your voTes: Brake Shop auto Body Shop Car/auto repair Shop plaCe for an oil Change new BuSineSS troy helewSki-fireman
We really appreciate your support and business.
TAYLOR STOKAN, AT YOUR BARK-NCALL - BAD AXE
J&S Country Boarding and More Countryside Kennels
Sara Osminski, Bad Axe Cathy Blackstock, Classy K-9 Cuts
PET GROOMING
PRESCHOOL
WINNER
WINNER
AT YOUR BARK-N-CALL UBLY, MI
BAD AXE PEST CONTROL
J&S Country Boarding and More Classy K-9 Cuts
HURON LEARNING CENTER Cross Lutheran School Early Years Preschool
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ONE
FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
#1 BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLY EMPLOYEES #1 COFFEE SHOP (LOCAL) Thank You! #1 SANDWICH To all who voted
for us!
finalist
I N T H E F O L LOW I N G :
Thank you to everybody who voted for and support me at Hair Force 1! It’s an honor serving the thumb area! 44 N. Main St., Elkton MI • (989) 963-0791
BAKERY BREAKFAST SPOT VEGAN / VEGETARIAN
BAY POR TF IS H
CO .
Thank You to all who voted for us Best Place to buy Seafood!
Frozen Fillets Available by Appointment Business 989-656-2121 or Cell 989-670-8158. See us the 1st of April 2022 for Fresh and Smoked Fillets!
Family Owned & Operated
1008 1st St. • Bay Port 989.656.2121 • www.bayportfish.com
WE’RE JUST LIKE YOU. COMMUNITY MINDED. We want the best for our communities, so we do our best to contribute in any way we can. Whether we are hosting financial education programs, sponsoring local events, donating to community organizations or volunteering, reinvesting in our communities is part of who we are.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING! Lori Schornack Voted #1 Mortgage Lender Voted Bank Finalist Voted Mortgage Lender Finalist
GUIDING THE WAY NorthstarAtHome.com Member FDIC
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ANDREW HEBBERD, Agency Principal 1616 Bad Axe Rd | Bad Axe MI 48413 P: 989-315-9170 | F: 989-315-9171
Roland’s Paint& More
Thank your for your votes for Paint & Supplies and Curbside Services. We appreciate your business!
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROPANE
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
WINNER
WINNER
CASS CITY OIL & GAS CO
HAGLE REAL ESTATE
Kohler’s Propane North Huron Gas Company
Platinum Real Estate Services Century 21- Babcock Realty
REAL ESTATE AGENT
RECEPTION HALL/ BANQUET FACILITY
WINNER
WINNER
ANNE SCOTT, UBLY HEIGHTS HAGLE REALTY GOLF-COUNTRY Nancy Mattice CLUB
Platinum Real Estate Knights of Columbus Services Franklin Inn & Rose Cooper at Hagle Lounge
Shawn & Raeann Roehrig
SENIOR PICTURES SNOW REMOVAL PHOTOGRAPHER
120 E. Huron Bad axE
989.269.6300
WINNER
Your Satisfaction Assured
Thank you for voting Tami Salens #1 Criminal Law/ Divorce & Family Law Attorney, and your votes for our Law Firm.
Salens & Salens, P.C.
125 N. Heisterman Street • Bad Axe • 269-2777
LASTING MOMENTS BY LISA LEWIS Abbie Marie Photography Portrait Expressions by Janel
WINNER
ERRER FARMS Ray’s Yard Services Exxtreme Services, Cass City
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thank you for your votes for Business with the friendly employees locally owned Business computer repair store and #1 internet provider
we appreciate your business!
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Fast, Reliable, High Speed Internet 841 N. Van Dyke 989-269-2306 Bad Axe, MI 48413 sales@m3isp.com
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New wave hair studio (989) 269-6666
1238 saNd Beach rd Bad axe, Mi 48413
thaNk you for votiNg us
#1 Beauty saloN #1 Nails saloN sarah Butch #1 stylist aNd your votes for Marissa PleiNess for stylist aNd Nail tech we aPPreciate it.
FuRNituRE & FlOOR COvERiNg mAttrEss & Blinds frEE DElivEry!
Thank you for your votes! Furniture Store Carpet Store Hardwood Store We appreciate your votes and business!
Dennis Errer Penny Errer OWNERS
168 E. Huron Ave. • Bad Axe
989-269-2183
errershomefurnishings@yahoo.com www.errershomefurnishings.com
1 Vision Center,
#
1 Place to
#
Buy Glasses, 1 Ophthalmology/
#
Optometry Practice/ Optometrist!
Dr. Keith J. Messing & Dr. Rita M. Messing
OptOmetrists 1226 Sand Beach Rd. • Bad Axe • 989.269.6222
TAX PREPARER
WINNER
WINNER
SARAH BUTCH, NEW WAVE
Errer’s Home Furnishings
Thank you for choosing us as:
STYLIST
ANNE SCOTT, HODGES ACCOUNTING, CASEVILLE
Karagen Harwood, Blended Salon & Lash Bar Marissa Pleiness, New Krohn Tax PreparationHeath Krohn Wave Hair Studio Brining & Nartker PC TITLE COMPANY
VETERINARIAN
WINNER
WINNER
UNITED TITLE JANE KUBACKI AGENCY DVM Community First Title Dr. James McCrea HB Agency Veterinary Services Rosegold Realty, LLC Dr. Kevin, Caseville Small Animal Clinic
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES VETERINARIAN CLINIC
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
WINNER
WINNER
Animal Clinic Harbor Beach Veterinary Services
Herzog Lane Photography Morgan Gust Photography
BAD AXE ANIMAL MOMENTS MEDICAL CLINIC CAPTURED BY Caseville Small VANESSA
WILLS/TRUST & REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
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WHAT IS SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER RECURRENT USE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS CAUSES Rochelle Raymond CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT IMPAIRMENT, INCLUDING DNP,RN PMHNP-BC HEALTH PROBLEMS, DISABILITY, AND FAILURE TO MEET # 1MAJOR Personal Family Counselor/Therapist /Psychiatrist RESPONSIBILITIES AT WORK, SCHOOL, OR HOME
#1 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner #1 Huron Behavioral Health provider
Finalist Dr. Yolanda Elder Personal Family Counselor Therapist/Psychiatrist
WINNER
RACHEL ESTELLE, BIDDINGER & ESTELLE, PC Greg Schrot, Biddinger & Estelle, PC David J. Watts Attorney at Law
800-356-5568 | 1375 R. Dale Wertz Dr., Bad Axe, MI
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We appreciate your votes! Home Decor • Gifts • fresH Grave Blankets • WreatHs
236 Pigeon Rd. • Bad Axe 989-479-9074
www.greenacre.land
HEALTH & FITNESS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
ASSISTED LIVING
WINNER
WINNER
JULIA E. DEER, DC Grizzly Wellness, Ubly Matt Shelson, Caro MI
COUNTRY GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING SCHEURER SENIOR LIVING Huron County Medical Care Facility Meadow Lane Assisted Living & Memory Care
CHILDREN’S DENTIST
CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE
WINNER
WINNER
DR. JUSTIN D. STRAIGHT, DDS
OPTIMAL WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC
Van Develde Robert K DDS Pigeon Chiropractic & Deer Holistic Dr. Jennifer A. Bierlein, DDS Live Simply Chiropractic CHIROPRACTOR
DANCE LESSONS
WINNER
WINNER
JULIA E. DEER, SELF-EXPRESSIONS DANCE AND DC Michaella Walter Optimal Wellness Dr. Sandy Behnke - Live Simply Chiropractic
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
GYMNASTICS Sherry’s Dance Studio & Gym ExcelDance
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Straight Family Dentistry
Thank You For Your Continued Support And Votes!
Thanks for voting us #1 General Dentistry Practice #1 Dr. Justin Straight-Children’s Dentist #1 Dr. Justin Straight-Dentist 223 E Huron Ave • Bad Axe MI
989-269-9716
Congratulations
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Huron ne y Tribu
Thank You for choosing us as the #1 local High School #1 local elementary School
Bad axe PuBlIC SCHoolS Home of the Hatchets Bad Axe Elementary School 404 Hatchet Drive 989-269-2736
Bad Axe Middle School 750 S. Van Dyke Rd. 989-269-2735
“You’re In Hatchet Country Now!”
Bad Axe High School 200 N. Barrie Rd. 989-269-9593
Ascent High School 309 N. Outer Dr. 989-269-2737
District Vision statement: empowering successful learners for today, tomorrow, and the future.
www.badaxeps.org
Thanks For Making Us Your #1 Choice!
Our Customers are the Absolute Thanks For Making Us Best! Your No. 1 Choice!
S ADER’ HOICE AWARD
F I R S T
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Cellular Phone Service Provider
P L A C E
Our Vote
Rural Broadband Provider
Advanced
AbsoluteAuto Best Customers! Glass & More Thank you for your votes. We appreciate your business.
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
#1 Garage door We Want Our Customers Back, Not Our Products.
1616 S. Bad Axe Rd. • Bad Axe
Cell 810.404.2303 • Sandusky 810.648.2279 Bad Axe 989.269.6655 • Fax 989.269.6648
HEALTH & FITNESS DENTIST
EMERGENCY CARE CENTER/ URGENT CARE/ER CENTER
WINNER
WINNER
DR. JUSTIN D. STRAIGHT, DDS
SCHEURER HOSPITAL: EMERGENCY ROOM
Scott E. Redwantz, McLaren Thumb Region DDS Hills & Dales General Dr. Bradi K. Boyce, DD Hospital FAMILY DOCTOR
FAMILY PRACTICE
WINNER
WINNER
DANIELLE SCHEURER BROWN NP AT HEALTH PORT HOPE Port Hope Medical MEDICAL CLINIC Clinic
Ross Ramsey at Scheurer Hills & Dales General Primary Care - Elkton Hospital Laury Hanselman at Scheurer
GENERAL DENTISTRY PRACTICE
GYM/FITNESS CENTER
WINNER
WINNER
DR STRAIGHT FAMILY DENTISTRY Bad Axe Family Dentistry Scott E. Redwantz, DDS
BAD AXE CLUB FITNESS Scheurer Wellness Center | Sandy Shores Ligrow’s 24hr Fitness and Athletic Performance Center
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HEALTH & FITNESS HEARING CENTER/PLACE TO BUY A HEARING AID
HOME CARE AGENCY
WINNER
WINNER
THUMB AUDIOLOGY
A & D HOME HEALTH CARE INC
HearingLife Miracle Ear
Seasons Change Home Health Care, Inc. Health Care At Home, Inc.
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
HOSPICE
WINNER
WINNER
HEALTH CARE AT HOME
Flowers
A Touch Of Heaven Seasons Change Home Health Care HOSPITAL
MASSAGE
WINNER
WINNER
A TOUCH OF HEAVEN
By Ashley
Thank you for voting us:
# 1 Florist Shop
#1 Place to buy fresh flowers We appreicate your business!
COMPASSUS A & D Home Health Care Inc Heartland Hospice Serving The Thumb
SCHEURER HEALTH
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Blessed by all your love and support. 537 S. Beck St. “M-25” • Sebewaing • 989-883-2402
Thank you for voTing us # 1 heaTing and air condiTioning. We appreciaTe your voTes and your business.
McLaren Thumb Region Ceine Scaddan Harbor Beach Mary’s Therapy Room Community Hospital Hills & Dales General Hospital
8430 N Van Dyke Cass City, MI 48726
837 State Street Caro, Mi 48723
Office: 885-206-5457 thumbheatingandcooling.com
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Thank you for your votes for Wine Bar Place to buy wine. We would like to thank everyone near and far for all the support we have received in our 3 years of business. We appreciate your votes and kindness!
NURSE
NURSE PRACTITIONER
WINNER
WINNER
CHERISH TALASKI SCHEURER
DANIELLE BROWN FNP PORT HOPE MEDICAL CENTER
Brenda Kretzschmer- SPC-
Michelle Richmond A&D Sebewaing Home and Hosoice Rochelle Raymond , DNP, RN PMHNP-BC Huron Tracy Fisher, McLaren Behavioral Health Thumb Region NURSING HOMES
OB/GYN
WINNER
WINNER
SCHEURER LONG DR. NANCY TERM CARE MACHIARELLA Huron County Medical Dr. Kurt Aurand Care Facility Dr. Stephanie J. Ash, Meadow Lane Assisted MD Living & Memory Care
Thanks for voting us #1 Insurance agency. We appreciate your business.
989-269-9977
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HEALTH & FITNESS OPHTHALMOLOGY/OPTOMETRY OUTPATIENT PRACTICE/OPTOMETRIST MEDICAL FACILITY WINNER
WINNER
KEITH J. MESSING, OD
SCHEURER HEALTH
Matthew Meissner, OD Dr. Jeffrey D. Robinson, MD
Hills & Dales General Hospital McLaren
PEDIATRICIAN
PEDIATRICIAN PRACTICE
WINNER
WINNER
KERRIE RABANERA, KERRIE RABANERA MD, SCHEURER SCHEURER HEALTH HEALTH Thumb Pediatrics Danielle Brown, Port Hope Medical Clinic Angie Weber, Hills & Dales
Biffs Bar & Grill Thank you for voting us Best Lunch under $10 Restaurant for Home Cooking. Your Business Is Greatly Appreciated. 4680 N. Van Dyke Rd., Kinde Michigan • 989-874-3034
Angie Weber, Hills & Dales
• Clothing • Women’s & Kids • Jewelry & Candles • Soaps & Lotions • Home Decor • Toys • Men’s Clothing • Tanning
Thank you for the votes for Children Clothing. We appreciate your business. 8855 Unionville Rd. | Sebewaing, MI 48759 | 989.704.3409
Thank you for voting us #1 Chiropractic practice and votes for Chiropractor! Dr. Michaella Walter
DC. CACCP, Webster Certified
Dr. Steve Teufel Chirpractor
Chanda, Karen and Jenna massage therapists
“Quality Affordable Care” Book Online OptimalWellnessChiropractic.JaneApp.com
Thank you for your VoTes! #1 hearing CenTer #1 PlaCe To Buy a hearing aid 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
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The Bad Axe Theatre
The only 2 screen 4K digital & 3D projection equipped theatre in the Thumb of Michigan!
#1 family fun night
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Thank you for your voTes for daTe nighT! 50¢ Refills on Large Size Popcorn & Soda
ShowS EvEryday
989.269.7911 Call for Movie Info
309 E. Huron Avenue • www.badaxetheatre.com
Thank you for voting us! #1 Barbeque Ribs #1 Caterer #1 Smokehouse We appreciate your business!
989-975-1373 604 S. Unionville Rd. Sebewaing, MI 48759 www.Kretzschys.com
Verona TaVern Thank you for voting us
#1 Appetizer Menu #1 Burgers #1 Family Friendly #1 Fish Fry #1 French Fries #1 Lunch Spot #1 Restaurant for Home Cooking #1 Restaurant for Seafood/Fish Thank you for your votes for Bang for your Buck Bar Menu • Children’s Menu Cocktail • Salad • Smokehouse
We appreciate the votes!
Stop in and enjoy the atmosphere! 12 N. Verona Rd. • Bad Axe • 989-269-2493
HEALTH & FITNESS PERSONAL FAMILY COUNSELING/ THERAPIST/PSYCHIATRIST
PHARMACY
WINNER
WINNER
ROCHELLE RAYMOND, DNP, RN, HURON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH List Psychological Services: Caro Dr, Yolanda Edler, Huron Behavioral Health
SCHEURER FAMILY PHARMACY Hospital Drive Pharmacy Walgreens
PHYSICAL THERAPY
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
WINNER
WINNER
SCHEURER HEALTH
PAUL PENFOLD - SCHEURER PRIMARY CARE, CASEVILLE
Hills & Dales General Hospital Scott Mason, PA McLaren Thumb Region McLaren Thumb Martha Koglin, McLaren Region Thumb - Port Austin PLACE TO BUY GLASSES
PODIATRIST
WINNER
WINNER
Scheurer Vision Thumb Family Vision
Natalya Salowich, DPM Dr. Salowich, Scheurer Health
KEITH J. STOUTENBURG MESSING, OD ANGELA DPM
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HEALTH & FITNESS
FACILITY
Corey Buggia, Scheurer Health Susan Rochefort Senior Life Solutions Harbor Beach
Scheurer Long Term Care Courtney Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
SURGEON
VISION CENTER
WINNER
WINNER
AMANDA MCSWEENEY SCHEURER Dr. Brian F. Perry, MD, Dr. Keith Scharf, M.D, Dr Jeffrey Milewski, D.O. Natalya Salowich, DPM Scheurer Health
KEITH J. MESSING, OD Scheurer Vision Thumb Family Vision
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Bluewater Thumb Youth for Christ 7392 W. Michigan Ave, PO Box 447 | Pigeon, MI 48755 989-453-3239 | 888-258-4862 btyfc@btyfc.org | Facebook: Bluewater Thumb YFC www.bluewaterthumbyfc.org
BlueWater Thumb Youth would like to Thank Everyone for all the votes! Finalists in Place to volunteer and Non Profit!!
Thank you for for your votes as Tax preparer and #1 accountant!
Brining & Brining, PC
Certified Public Accountants 64 Westland Drive • Bad Axe
989-269-9909 Thank you for voting for us for:
R MAU ER UBLY, MI
Best Place to Buy <Meat!
We appreciate your business. EST. 1965
MEAT PROCESSORS
989.658.8185 989.658.2521 4075 Purdy Road, Ubly, MI 48475 EMAIL: maurermeat@gmail.com WEBSITE: maurermeat.com
Thank you for voting us #1 Golf course
Come Enjoy Our Course!
Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club
Your ChoiCe in Golf 2409 E. Atwater Rd., Ubly • 989-658-2374
Bad Axe Tire Service, Inc. Thank you for voting us #1 place to buy tires. We appreciate your business
Aaron Talaski Owner 40 Pigeon Road Bad Axe, Michigan 48413 Phone: 989.269.6571 Fax: 989.269.9307 e-mail: badaxetire@yahoo.com We specialize in Car, Truck, Semi and Tractor tires.
THANK YOU
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It’s been a tough couple of years, but when you have the best team around you, it allows for great outcomes. Thank you for trusting us with your health and wellness. Your belief in our vision of “Better Health. Better Life.” inspires us to be your continued first choice for quality care, here in the Thumb.
TERRANCE E. LERASH // PRESIDENT & CEO
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Best Hospital Scheurer Health Best Place to Work Scheurer Health Best Outpatient Facility Scheurer Health Best Podiatrist Natalya Salowich, DPM Best Pediatrician Kerrie Rabanera, MD Best Pediatric Practice Kerrie Rabanera, MD Best Family Practice Scheurer Health Best Physician Assistant Paul Penfold, PA Best Nursing Home Scheurer Long Term Care Best Assisted Living Country Gardens Best Emergency Care Scheurer Health Best Physical Therapy Scheurer Health Best Pharmacy Scheurer Family Pharmacy Best Place to Volunteer Scheurer Health Best Nurse Cherish Talaski, RN Best Registered Nurse Cherish Talaski, RN Registered Nurse, Finalist Corey Buggia, RN Surgeon, Finalist Natalya Salowich, DPM Family Doctor, Finalist Ross Ramsey, MD Follow on Social Media, Finalist Scheurer Health Friendly Employees, Finalist Scheurer Health Skilled Nursing, Finalist Scheurer Long Term Care Place to Buy Glasses, Finalist Scheurer Vision Vision Center, Finalist Scheurer Vision Gym/Fitness Center, Finalist Sandy Shores
BETTER HEALTH BEGINS AT scheurer.org
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HOME SERVICES
DELIVERY TO LOCAL HALLS AVAILABLE
orks 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
Myasski ’s
EAST SIDE PARTY STORE,
LLC
Your full service beverage supplier!
706 E. Huron Avenue • Bad Axe •
989-269-8831
Thank you for voTing us # 1 Wedding venue #1 recepTion hall/BanqueT faciliTy. ~ Banquet Facility on the Greens ~
2409 E. AtwAtEr rd., Ubly
Contact us for your special events:
• Weddings • Showers • Business Meetings • Class Reunions • Parties • Full Service Bar • Large Wooden Floor • Select from 5 Caterers • Accommodating 50-500
It’s your day, have it your way
“ExprEss YoursElf”
2409 E. Atwater Rd., Ubly • 989-658-2374 • 989-395-3403 • www.ublyheights.com
NMLS #139716 NMLS MLO #1686184 MLO License #1686184
The greatest compliment you can give is a referral.
BUILDER FOR NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION
WINNER
WINNER
Konke Construction Inc Tony Gottschalk Builders
Steve Messing Carpentry Herzog Construction
BUILDER FOR REMODELING
CARPET CLEANERS
WINNER
WINNER
BathQuest Tony Gottschalk Builders
Mr. Z’s Rainbow Restoration
HATCH HATCH CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
SHETLER’S KONKE CONSTRUCTION THUMB AREA CARPET CLEANING INC
CONCRETE/ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY/ CONTRACTOR GENERAL CONRACTOR
Kevin Rice, Agent
1266 Sand Beach Rd Bad Ace, MI 48413 Bus 989 296 9600 Cell 2480884 2759 www.kevinricesf.com kevin@kevinricesf.com
BUILDER
WINNER
WINNER
HATCH HATCH CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, LLC LLC Thank you for your votes for insurance agent. We appreciate your business!
Walnut Ridge Kennels
All-Breed Dog Boarding Your Dogs’ Home Away from Home! Thanks for voting us #1 Pet Boarding Kennel/Doggy Daycare
Missy Forster-Rooney - Breeder/Owner
1788 Thompson Rd. | Bad Axe, MI 48413
Kelsey Connors - Kennel Manager contactwalnutridge@gmail.com Kennel: 989-269-9039 Personal: 989-551-8160 www.walnutridgekennels.com
Esch Landscaping LLC Konke Construction Inc Tony Gottschalk Chad Roggenbuck Builders Construction ELECTRICIAN
EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR
WINNER
WINNER
ZIMMERMAN & SONS ELECTRIC LLC
GORETSKI EXCAVATING INC
Mauer‘s Demand Electric LLC
Darren Lubeski Ware’s Excavating
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HOME SERVICES GARAGE DOOR
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
WINNER
WINNER
ADVANCED AUTO GLASS AND MORE Elite Overhead Doors Inc Advanced Overhead Door
THUMB COOLING & HEATING Air-O-Dynamic Heating and Cooling Jake’s Plumbing & Heating
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Serving The Thumb Community for Over 25 Years
Local source for Residential, Agricultural, and Commercial propane. Our customers are not just a name, they’re our neighbors! Thank You For Voting Us
989-453-2472
Finalists for Propane Supplier!
Thank You for voTing us 1 LocaL hardware sTore # 1 LocaL PlumBing store #1 BArBeque griLLs #1 PainT & suPPLies #1 The gifT shoP aT ace #
KITCHEN CABINETS
LANSCAPER
WINNER
WINNER
KANABY SURFACE & CABINETS
LEE’S
Esch Landscaping LLC Green Acre Landscaping Co D & M Cabinet Shop, Inc. Mortimer Lumber LAWN CARE
LOCAL PLUMBING STORE
WINNER
WINNER
SHORELINE LAWN SERVICE, LLC
ACE HARDWAREBAD AXE
Esch Landscaping LLC Lawns In Order LLC
Jake’s Plumbing & Heating Family Farm & Home
PLUMBER
ROOFING/SIDING CONTRACTOR
WINNER
WINNER
JAKE’S PLUMBING HATCH & HEATING CONSTRUCTION,
J & B Plumbing & LLC Heating Inc Konke Construction Inc Jack McCain Plumbing & Chad Roggenbuck Heating, Inc.
Construction
SEPTIC TANK AND SYSTEM CLEANING
WINDOW/GLASS CONTRACTOR
WINNER
WINNER
JOHNSON’S SEPTIC SERVICE DJs Trisch Septic Service
THUMB GLASS
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
thanks to our #1 patrons for their continued support! thanks also to our staff for providing #1 service!
it's all about You!! eat - drink - smile gatheringplacebadaxe.com 989-269-8888
Thanks for your voTes! Proud to Serve the #1 Steak! A True American Experience We STEAK Our Reputation On It!
Advanced Auto Glass and More Trans Area Auto Glass www.badaxesteakhouse.com
Downtown Bad Axe
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Professional Carpet, Furniture, Tile & Grout Cleaning
Thank you for voting us
#1 Carpet Cleaner!
-Derek, Ashley, Asa Kay & Luka Jay
989-553-2222
ShetlersCarpetCleaning.com
Jack McCain PluMbing & heating, inC
authorized trane Dealer
thank you to all who voted us finalists in Plumbers. Bay Port • 989-453-2277
www.mccainplumbingandheating.com
Thank You For Your Support!
# 1 CPA
Leading the Great Lakes Area in
Agri-Business Accounting
Certified Public Accountants Pigeon, MI
www.nfcpa.com
Pizza-Wings-Subs-Salads and More
winner
#1 Pizza #1 Delivery Thank you to all who voted for us!! 29 N. Caseville Road, Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-2017
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thank you for voting us Winner!
HatcH construction, LLc
• Builder for New Home Construction • Concrete/Asphalt • Contractor • Construction • Company/General Contractor • Roofing/Siding Contractor
1989 Stoddard Rd., Port Austin • (989)550-3529
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PEOPLE
Thank you for voting Ligrow’s 24 Fitness Best Gym/Fitness Center!
• • • • •
Silver Sneakers Program Largest fitness facility in the area Card Entry with security cameras Friendly and helpful staff Fitness Classes and 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
6937 Main Street, Caseville (989)856-8899
Open for Dine In Mon-Sat 10-7 • Sun 10-6
Malts • Shakes • Root Beer Floats Hand Dipped Ice Cream Thank you for voting Lefty’s Diner for Best Hot Dog in Huron County’s Readers Choice!
Purchase a hot dog for 99¢ with this coupon. One Dog per coupon. Good through January 15th, 2022.
THANK YOU!
We are grateful for the multiple nominations in the Reader’s Choice Awards.
Thank you for your support!
COACH
FIREMAN
WINNER
WINNER
GARRETT JURGES
JASON ZIMMERMAN
Robert Arnott Kasey Partaka
Justin Kociba Troy Helewski Ubly
FUN PERSON TO FOLLOW LOCAL MUSICIAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA GROUP/SOLO WINNER
WINNER
STEVEN, BNT ETHAN, TATE Danielle Maurer WILLOW CREEK Jay Dubey Flashbacks FARMACY Marissa Pleiness Dan Bongino PASTOR/PRIEST
POLICEMAN
WINNER
WINNER
JERRY SUTTON - BAD AXE FREE METHODIST Father TJ Flemming St. Hubert Fr. TJ - Sacred Heart Bad Axe
JAMES HUNT Scott Jobes Scott Zaleski
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
TEACHER (K-12)
WINNER
WINNER
Mrs. Hruska Jillian Steinman
Joscelyne Schlabach, paraprofessional - Bad Axe Elementary
BRITTANY CHELSEA SCHRAMSKI SMAGLINSKI - NORTH HURON SCHOOLS -OUR SAVIOR, Anne Kennedy - K- 8th Eccles School BAD AXE
VOLUNTEER WINNER
ROBERT ARNOTT COACH FOR BAD AXE UNDER ARMOUR FLAG FOOTBALL Amy Redwantz Caseville Food Pantry Kay Hebert Caseville First Responder
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Laker Schools are Anchored in Excellence. Thank you for voting us finalist for Best High School and Best Elementary School!
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port
Laker Schools Laker Schools
Every day, we help students find their “why.”
www.lakerschools.org www.lakerschools.org
EPBP Lakers EPBP Lakers
Proud to be voted #1 Family Doctor & #1 Nurse Practitioner by Reader’s Choice Awards
Port Hope Medical Clinic 4255 N. Lakeshore Road in Port Hope (989) 428-1000 Danielle offers: Acute and Chronic Care Services • Allergy Injections Immunizations • Men’s and Women’s Health Services • Minor Surgical Procedures • Newborn to Geriatric Care • Preventative and Wellness-Focused Office Visits • Sports, School, Employment, DOT, and Insurance Physical Exams • Well-Baby and Well-Child Visits Specialist Referrals and More!
Your votes for Harbor Beach Hospital, Port Hope Medical Clinic & Family Practice Pediatrician are greatly appreciated.
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Blush Beauty Bar
Thank You! To All who voted for Blush Beauty Bar!
by appointment only 32 S. Main Street, Pigeon 989.963-8911
A M A Z I N G
MURPHY’S BAKERY THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
PLACES BEST LIVE BEST PLACE TO FOLLOW ENTERTAINMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA WINNER
PAKS
Dufty’s Blue Water Inn The Bay Port Inn
WINNER
WILLOW CREEK FARMACY Rachel’s Scheurer Health
BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLY EMPLOYEES
CAMPGROUND
WINNER
WINNER
CAMPER’S EMMA’S COFFEE HOUSE HAVEN FAMILY Scheurer Health M3 Wireless Inc.
CAMPGROUND Port Crescent State Park Lighthouse County Park
# 1 Bakery #1 Cake Shop #1 Cookie #1 Donuts & your votes for Coffee Shop and desserts
CHURCH YOUTH GROUP
DATE NIGHT
WE APPRECIATE OUR CUSTOMERS
WINNER
CAMPUS LIFE
WINNER
STOP IN AND ENJOY!
110 W. HURON AVE. BAD AXE, MI 48413 989.269.8291
Thank you for putting your trust in
HAGLE Real Estate
and voting us your #1 Real Estate Company!
Elkton Missionary Church Novesta Church of Christ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINNER
BAD AXE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Laker Elementary North Huron Schools
305 E. Huron Ave. Bad Axe & 6682 Main St. Caseville http://www.haglerealestate.com
BIRD CREEK FARMS Bad Axe Theatre Pak’s Backyard
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for over 60,000 of your
friends and neighbors since 1964
Congrats At Being the Area’s Best!
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WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 AUTO BODY SHOP!
Valley
Used & Rebuilt Cars 2300 East Main • Ubly
(989) 658-2410
COLLISION
OWNER: Al Pollum
KANABY Thank you for voting us #1 Kitchen Cabinets and #1 Counter Tops.
Builders: 989-550-0032
surface & caBinets: 989-550-4774
PLACES EVENT
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
WINNER
WINNER
CASEVILLE CHEESEBURGER FESTIVAL Huron County Fairgrounds Maritime Festival
BAD AXE THEATRE Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf Tip Of The Thumb Mini Golf (Former Putt Putt)
GIRL’S NIGHT OUT
GUY’S NIGHT OUT
WINNER
WINNER
THE GATHERING PLACE
THE GATHERING PLACE
Bird Creek Farms PAKs
Hitching post Bird Creek Golf Club
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
LOCAL WATER ACTIVITY SPOT
WINNER
WINNER
Laker High School Harbor Beach High School Ubly High School
Helen Stevens Memorial Pool Port Austin Kayak
LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS
MOST UNIQUE BUSINESS
WINNER
WINNER
BAD AXE HIGH PORT AUSTIN SCHOOL SPLASHPAD
Serving the thumb AreA Since 1914!
We have been proud to serve the Thumb area as the oldest member-owned cooperative elevator in the state. We offer a full selection of crop protection products, custom fertilizer, seed, lumber, fuel and oil, hardware, livestock nutrition products, and much more. Stop in and let us know how we can serve you better.
thAnkS for your voteS for feed lumber And building Supply Store. We AppreciAte your buSineSS! Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 8am-Noon (Except Dec-March) 338 Main Street • P.O. Box 246 • Kinde, Michigan 48445
k i n d e c o o p. c o m • 9 8 9 - 8 7 4 - 4 2 0 0
GRINDSTONE GENERAL STORE
LISA’S LOVE LOUNGE BOUTIQUE
M3 Wireless Inc. Minute Man Metal Works
Simply Prime and Farmhouse The Diva Den
NEW BUSINESS
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
WINNER
WINNER
BEAUTIFUL ME CAMPER’S BOUTIQUE & HAVEN FAMILY CAMPGROUND SALON
Busy Babe Boutique Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf Helewski’s Garage, Tip Of The Thumb Mini LLC Golf (Former Putt Putt)
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PLACES PARK FOR A PICNIC
PLACE TO BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE
WINNER
WINNER
SLEEPER STATE PARK
HILLTOP NURSERY
Oak Beach County Park Wilcox Park
Fischer’s Tree Farm Walmart Supercenter
PLACE TO CELEBRATE PLACE TO TAKE OUT A BIRTHDAY OF TOWN VISITORS WINNER
LONGSHOT LANES & GAMES - OPEN SEASONALLY Big Boy Conservation Club Port Austin
WINNER
TURNIP ROCK Port Austin Caseville
PLACE TO VOLUNTEER
PLACE TO WORK
WINNER
WINNER
SCHEURER HEALTH
SCHEURER HEALTH
Fair Bluewater Thumb Youth for Christ
Huron Intermediate School District North Huron Schools
PLACE TO WORSHIP
PLAYGROUND
WINNER
WINNER
FREE METHODIST CHURCH
ELKTON CITY PARK
Our Savior Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church
North Park Campground Sebewaing Village Park
WALKING TRAIL
WEDDING VENUE
WINNER
WINNER
Bad Axe City Park Port Crescent State Park
Agricultural Museum Verona Hills Golf Club
HURON COUNTY UBLY HEIGHTS NATURE CENTER GOLF-COUNTRY & WILDERNESS CLUB ARBORETUM Thumb Octagon Barn &
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Thank you for voTing us #1. Troy PoPham President/ Owner
Sheri PoPham Office Manager/ Sales
We appreciate the business and your votes. 989.269.7358 1101 S. Van Dyke • Bad Axe, MI 48413 pophamflooring@gmail.com
Thanks for voting us the #1 Pest Control service company!
RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE APPETIZER MENU
BAKERY
WINNER
WINNER
VERONA TAVERN
MURPHYS BAKERY
The Bay Port Inn Hitching Post Inn
Emma’s Coffee House North Branch Bakery
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
BAR
WINNER
WINNER
LUGO’S TACO STREET
HITCHING POST INN
Verona Tavern Hitching Post Inn
Blue Water Inn Shelley’s Bar and Grill
BAR MENU
BARTENDER
WINNER
WINNER
badaxepest@hotmail.com 989-269-6640
THE BAY PORT RACHEL FRITZ THE GATHERING INN Verona Tavern Hitching Post Inn
PLACE
Preston Warren The Bayport Inn Joell Schlabach @ Hooks Waterfront Resort
BBQ/RIBS
BREAKFAST SPOT
WINNER
WINNER
Fireside Inn Williams Inn
Walt’s Restaurant Emma’s Coffee House
KRETZSCHY’S PEPPERMILL SMOKEY BBQ RESTAURANT
Great Job!
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BUFFET
WINNER
WINNER
Hitching Post Inn Pak’s Backyard
Restaurant Williams Inn
BURGERS
CAKE SHOP
WINNER
WINNER
HUCO BREW FRANKLIN INN China King CO.
VERONA TAVERN
MURPHYS BAKERY
Blue Water Inn Hitching Post Inn
Meijer Tashas Tiny Oven
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RESTAURANT
— LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET —
162 E. Huron Ave • Bad Axe 989-269-2900
Thank you for your votes for: • Buffet • Carry Out • Restaurant for International Cuisine
Thank you for your CARRY OUT votes for Dentist. WINNER WINNER We appreciate LUGO’S TACO STEAKHOUSE Shelley’s Bar and Grill STREET all your votes. CASUAL DINING
China King Restaurant Rachel’s
Hitching Post Inn
CATERER
CHICKEN WINGS
WINNER
WINNER
KRETZSCHY’S THE BAY PORT SMOKEY BBQ INN The Pasta House Diane Volmering
Taking Pride in our Community... ONE SMILE at a time!
Hitching Post Inn Shelley’s Bar and Grill
989-883-3530 106 E. Main St. • Sebewaing
989-375-4255 33 Wright St. • Elkton
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Thank You for Voting us Finalist In Golf Course!
RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY
CHILDREN’S MENU
WINNER
WINNER
CASEVILLE ROLLER RINK
Muffler Man
McDonalds The Gathering Place
MCDONALD’S Big Boy Verona Tavern
Complete Auto Center
Thank You for your voting us for Best Brake Shop. We appreciate all of you. 127 W. Huron Ave. • Bad Axe
989-269-9741
Appointments Recommended Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 6 pm • Saturday 8 am - 1 pm
“Thank you”
CHILI
COCKTAIL
WINNER
WINNER
WENDY’S
RACHEL’S
Shelley’s Bar and Grill Smalley’s Bar
Hitching Post Inn Verona Tavern
COFFEE SHOP (LOCAL)
COOK/CHEF
WINNER
WINNER
SHELLEY MILLER EMMA’S COFFEE HOUSE SHELLEY’S BAR Murphys Bakery Brew Moon Coffee House & Gallery
to all of our voters for choosing us as
#1 Veterinary Clinic and #1 Veterinarian - Jane Kubacki, DVM and for your votes for Pet Supply Store!
Customer Service Is Our Goal
989-269-8389
Come in and check out our new toys and treats for the holidays Bad Axe Animal Clinic 1054 N. Van Dyke • Bad Axe
989-269-8564
Jamie at Bird Creek Farms Nicole Trongo at Verona Tavern
COOKIE
CUPCAKES
WINNER
WINNER
MURPHYS BAKERY DISCOUNT PET STORE
AND GRILL
Meijer Luke’s Bakery
MJ’S KUPCAKERY LLC Joscelyne Schlabach Walmart Supercenter
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RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE CURBSIDE
DELIVERY
WINNER
WINNER
RACHEL’S The Pasta House Lugo’s Taco Street
COTTAGE INN PIZZA
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for voting us #1 Home Health/Hospice Provider
Hungry Howie’s Pizza Rachel’s
HONORING LIVES WITH THE HIGHEST-QUALITY CARE
DESSERT
DINNER FOR $10 OR UNDER
WINNER
WINNER
GRINDSTONE GENERAL STORE Murphys Bakery Big Boy
LUGO’S TACO STREET Hitching Post Inn Country Chef
DONUTS
FAMILY FRIENDLY
WINNER
WINNER
MURPHYS BAKERY
VERONA TAVERN
Walt’s Restaurant Pak’s Backyard North Branch Bakery Shelley’s Bar and Grill
FISH FRY
FRENCH FRIES
WINNER
WINNER
VERONA TAVERN
VERONA TAVERN
Rapson Sportsmens Club Heck’s Bar
McDonald’s Baywatch On the Beach Grill
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.
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Compassus
learn more at compassus.com
CASS CITY
5986 Cass City Road Cass City, Ml 48726 P (989) 872-5852 F (989) 872-5853
Call:
(989) 269-9704
Thank you for your votes for General Densitry Practice. Your business is appreciated! Dental implant solutions from simple to complex! • Offering implants to solve your dental problems. Replace a single tooth or your entire smile. Eat what you WANT, and SMILE with confidence.
Offices of Michael T. Bills, DDS
Bad Axe Location Bad Axe Family Dentistry 1011 S Van Dyke Rd. STE B Bad Axe, MI 48413 Phone: (989) 269-9704
Sebewaing Location Bills Family Dentistry 215 N Center Street Sebewaing, MI, 48759 Phone: (989) 883-9451
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank You for choosing us as your #1
FRIED CHICKEN
HAPPY HOUR
WINNER
WINNER
SEBEWAING DAIRY BARN Franklin Inn & Lounge Hitching Post Inn
The Bay Port Inn Hitching Post Inn
HOT DOG
ICE CREAM/ YOGURT
WINNER
WINNER
LEFTYS Baywatch On the Beach Grill Smalley’s Bar
Thrift Shop
Slightly used & new women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, household items & more.
Thumb Industries, Inc. Thrift Store 880 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. Licensed Master Plumber and Mechanical Contractor
#1 Plumber Thanks for all your votes for Plumber, Local Plumbing Store and Heating & Air Conditioning. Your votes for my business are greatly appreciated.
989-269-6638
980 ubly rd, bad axe miChigan 48413 Quality Plumbing and Heating You Can Trust! • Free estimates • residential/CommerCial • new ConstruCtion/remodels • repairs • serviCe • installation
THE GATHERING PLACE
GRINDSTONE GENERAL STORE Chill Zone Rybak’s Ice Cream Store
KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
LATE NIGHT EATS
WINNER
WINNER
BIG BOY McDonald’s The Gathering Place
THE GATHERING PLACE The Bay Port Inn Blue Water Inn
LOCAL BEER
LUNCH SPOT
WINNER
WINNER
THUMB BREWERY
VERONA TAVERN
HUCO Brew Co. Hitching Post Inn
Hitching Post Inn Shelley’s Bar and Grill
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MARGARITA
WINNER
WINNER
LUGO’S TACO STREET Biffs Bar & Grill Hitching Post Inn
BriDge CArDs ACCepteD
1520 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe • 989-269-7200
RACHEL’S El Rio The Bay Port Inn
MEAT MARKET
MEXICAN
WINNER
WINNER
HURONS FINEST
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Walsh Meat Packing El Rio Walt’s Meat Market La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant NEW RESTAURANT
OUTDOOR DINING/PATIO
WINNER
WINNER
RACHEL’S
#1 Meat Market
Bird Creek Farms Pak’s Backyard
#1 Place to buy deli Meat & cheese
LUGO’S TACO STREET The Bay Port Inn Bird Creek Farms
PIZZA
PLACE FOR MIXED DRINKS
WINNER
WINNER
COTTAGE INN PIZZA Fireside Inn Hitching Post Inn
RACHEL’S The Bay Port Inn The Gathering Place
#1 Please to buy Meat #1 Place to buy Produce #1 Place to buy seaFood #1 Place to buy steak #1 coNVeNieNce store AND ThANk you for your VoTES for GroCEry STorE!
We AppreCiAte OUr CUstOMers!
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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 Dances lessons! We appreciate your votes and business!
Sherry Leipprandt, Owner & Dance Instructor Janelle Swartzendruber, Gymnastics Instructors Rande Krozek & Jillian Roggenbuck, Dance Instructors
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.
Thank You for your votes! Thank you for your support. We appreciate your business. East Side Tire, Inc. 620 E. Huron Avenue Bad Axe, Michigan
989-269-8471
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 place for carry out Beer. We appreciate your business!
Fresh Meat • Fresh Produce • Baked Goods 2010 Black River Drive, Deckerville, MI 48427
810.376.8657
RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE PLACE TO BUY CARRYOUT BEER
PLACE TO BUY CARRYOUT WINE
WINNER
WINNER
RICK’S & NICK’S INC
RICK’S & NICK’S INC
East Side Party Store Brown’s Market Place HUCO Brew Co.
Meijer B&B Wines
PLACE TO BUY DELI MEAT AND CHEESE
PLACE TO BUY MEAT
WINNER
WINNER
HURONS FINEST
HURONS FINEST
Country View Bulk Foods Meijer
Walt’s Meat Market Maurer Meat Processors LLC
PLACE TO BUY PRODUCE
PLACE TO BUY SEAFOOD
WINNER
WINNER
HURONS FINEST
BAY PORT FISH CO
Meijer Country View Bulk Foods
Hurons Finest Meijer
PLACE TO BUY STEAK
RESTAURANT
WINNER
WINNER
HURONS FINEST Steakhouse Walsh Meat Packing
RACHEL’S Franklin Inn Hitching Post Inn
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Thank you, we appreciate your continued business
RESTAURANT FOR RESTAURANT FOR FRIENDLY SERVICE HOME COOKING WINNER
RACHEL’S
WINNER
VERONA TAVERN
Hooks Waterfront Resort Biffs Bowling Bar Shelley’s Bar and Grill Shelley’s Bar and Grill
RESTAURANT FOR RESTAURANT FOR INTERNATIONAL CUISINE SEAFOOD/FISH WINNER
WINNER
LUGO’S TACO STREET
VERONA TAVERN
China King Restaurant Rachel’s
Hitching Post Inn Williams Inn
RESTAURANT FOR STEAK
ROMANTIC DINNER
WINNER
WINNER
STEAKHOUSE
THE FARM
Hooks Waterfront Rachel’s Resort The Bank 1884 Food Shelley’s Bar and Grill & Spirits
SALAD
SANDWICH
WINNER
WINNER
STEAKHOUSE Verona Tavern Franklin Inn & Lounge
Lundy Financial Services makes transitioning your brokerage account easier and new customers are always welcome. For a no obligation consultation, call us today 888-989-6828 or 989-269-7427 Securities and advisory services offered through Prospera Financial Services, Inc. | Member FINRA/SIPC.
Office Location: 840 S. Van Dyke Rd. Bad Axe, MI 48413
Thank you for voting us # 1 Financial Services #1 Jason Krohn CFP® We appreciate your votes and your business.
EMMA’S COFFEE HOUSE Shelley’s Bar and Grill Hitching Post Inn
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 or 800-750-1461
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RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE James Pawlowski
Owner/Construction Manager
Office: 989-623-0094
Emergency: 989-553-4911
james.pawlowski@mail.rainbowintl.com
www.rainbowintl.com?thumb Fire 977 N. Van Dyke • Bad Axe, Mi 48413 Water Smoke Restoration
Thank you for votes for Carpet cleaning. We appreciate your business!
SELECTION
SMOKEHOUSE
WINNER
WINNER
RACHEL’S The Bay Port Inn Hitching Post Inn
Thank you for allowing me to be your local connection to all natural hemp, herbal and mushroom products.
989-553-GRZZ (4799) • info@grizzlyswellness.com
Thank you for voting us #1 Title Company! We appreciate your votes!
209 E. Huron Avenue Bad Axe, MI 48413 989.269.9072 • fax 989.269.9889
Verona Tavern Savory Smokehouse
SOUP
SPORTS BAR
WINNER
WINNER
PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT JEN TURNER
KRETZSCHY’S SMOKEY BBQ
Walt’s Restaurant Big Boy
THE GATHERING PLACE Hitching Post Inn Smalley’s Bar
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RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN
WAITER/ WAITRESS
WINNER
WINNER
RACHEL’S
JESSICA BRADE RACHEL’S OF Bird Creek Farms BAD AXE Emma’s Coffee House
THANK YOU THANK YOU #1 #1
Joscelyne Schlabach Hooks Waterfront Resort Shelly Farnum - ElVOTING Rio, FOR US AS YOUR SEPTIC TANK CLEANING FOR VOTING US AS YOUR SEPTIC TANK CLEANING Pigeon HURON, TUSCOLA & SANILAC COUNTIES! SERVICE INSERVICE HURON,INTUSCOLA & SANILAC COUNTIES!
WINE BAR
WINE MENU
We are truly honored so many of our customers voted. Thank You!!
WINNER
WINNER
WINTER IS ON IT’S WAY…WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOUR SEPTIC TANK WAS CLEANED?
DIZZY DAISY WINERY AND VINEYARD B&B Wines HUCO Brew Co.
We are truly honored so many of our customers voted. Thank You!!
IS ON IT’S WAY…WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME DIZZY DAISYWINTERYOUR SEPTIC TANK WAS CLEANED? WINERY AND JOHNSON’S SEPTIC SERVICE VINEYARD 1-800-888-5752 or 989-375-4294 JOHNSON’S SEPTIC SERVICE Visa Owners:
Rachels Todd & Kay Dubey Mastercard vwww.johnsonsseptic.com Owners: 1-800-888-5752 or 989-375-4294 visa The BankTodd 1884&Food Kay Dubey vwww.johnsonsseptic.com mastercard & Spirits
Thank you for your votes for:
#1 Buffet • Restraunt Hotel • Reception Hall/Banquet Facility • • Fried Chicken • Salad •
WE APPRECIATE YOUR vOTEs & YOUR BUsINEss! Family Owned & Operated for Over 54 Years!
Friday & Saturday Nights Sunday Breakfast • Buffet 9am to 2 pm Free coffee & Donuts for hotel guests with Free Parking and Wifi
NO EVENT TOO BIG OR SMALL 47 ROOMS FOR ACCOMMODATION with complimentary grab and go breakfast.
1070 EAST HURON AVENUE • BAD AXE • 989-269-9951
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Thanks for voTing us
#1 new Business #1 BouTique #1 home Decor #1 sTore wiTh someThing for everyone in The family (and your votes for gift shop!)
SHOPPING BBQ GRILLS
BOUTIQUES
WINNER
WINNER
ACE HARDWARE BAD AXE
Your Business Is Greatly Appreciated! 650 S. Unionville Rd. • Sebewaing • 989-704-3405
Meijer Family Farm & Home
BUSY BABE BOUTIQUE The Diva Den ExpressYourself 37, Caseville
UBLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Thank you for your votes for Local High School
GO BEARCATS 2020 Union Street, Ubly, Michigan 48475
Thanks and your voTes for specialTy shop! We appreciaTe your business!
Formerly Janet’s Graphics
cusTom graphics minTed in The miTTen amanda@minTedgraphics.com minTedgraphics minTed, llc
CARPET & HARDWOOD CELLULAR PHONES/ FLOOR STORES ACCESSORIES WINNER
POPHAM FLOORING
THUMB CELLULAR
Errer’s Home Furnishings Ashley’s
AT&T Cricket Wireless
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
COMPUTER STORE/REPAIR
WINNER
WINNER
MEIJER
THUMB OFFICE SUPPLY INC
Walmart Supercenter Cutest Button Agri Valley Services Boutique M3 Wireless Inc.
CONVENIENCE STORE
COUNTER TOPS
WINNER
WINNER
HURONS FINEST
Thank you for voting for us
WINNER
Meijer Gas Station Wal-Mart
KANABY BathQuest Mortimer Lumber
3175 Sand Beach Rd. • 989-269-6380 CURBSIDE SERVICE
FEED STORE
WINNER
WINNER
MEIJER Thanks for voting us #1 towing service! We appreciate your business. 773 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 48413 | Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TRACTOR SUPPLY
Walmart Supercenter ROLAND’S PAINT & Family Farm & Home MORE Farmers Co-Op Grain Co
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Susan Rochefort Susan Rochefort
Program Director-Senior Life Life Solutions Program Director-Senior Solutions Senior Life Solutions is a is a Senior Life Solutions Harbor Beach Hospital a a Harbor Community Beach Community Hospital emotional wellbeing program emotional wellbeing program for patients typically 65 and older designeddesigned for patients typically 65 and older experiencing depression and/or anxiety, experiencing depression and/or anxiety, often related problems encountered withwith oftento related to problems encountered aging such as such griefas and loss, illness, aging grief and chronic loss, chronic illness, or transition life issues. or transition of life of issues.
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479-0200 (989)(989) 479-0200
#1 ProPane
Thank you for voting us the #1 Place to buy Furniture and a finalist for Place to Carpet and Flooring We appreciate your votes!
Thanks for voting us #1 We appreciate the votes.
Locally Owned & Operated
Open 7 Days a Week!
FREE LAYAWAY
Hwy 53
N
M-53 North
Locally Owned & Operated
W-M-142
Across from McDonald’s McDonald’s
Ashley HomeStore 850 North Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 989-269-9509
Your Locally Owned and Operated Propane Provider 6392 Main Street • 989-872-2065 or 1-888-257-5151 • Cass City
E-142
www.casscitygas.com
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Hitching Post Inn
#1 Bar Menu #1 Wings!! Also Finalist in Best Live Entertainment, Appetizer Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night Eats, Margarita, New Restaurant, Place for Mixed Drinks, & Selection.
827 Promenade, Bay Port
(989) 656-4053
Thank You for Voting Us #1 Best Bar!! Finalist: Best Cocktail , Sports Bar, Happy Hour, Local Beer, Fried Chicken, Dinner for $10 or under, Chicken Wings, Casual Dining, Burgers, Brew Pub, Bar Menu, Appetizer Menu, Guy’s Night Out, Bang for your Buck!
Come Check Us Out 79 N Main St Elkton, MI, 48731 Find us on Facebook @hitchingpostelkton
989-375-2496
OPEN 7 DAY’S A WEEK!
Congratulations Winners of the Readers’ Choice Awards!
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SHOPPING FLORIST SHOP
FURNITURE STORE
WINNER
WINNER
FLOWERS BY ASHLEY
ASHLEY HOMESTORE
Buds & Blossoms Florist Harts Florist Inc
Errer’s Home Furnishings Godwin’s Furniture and Mattress
GIFT SHOP
GROCERY STORE
WINNER
WINNER
THE GIFT SHOP AT ACE Busy Babe Boutique Grindstone General Store
God has blessed us! Thanks for letting us be a blessing to you. Your support is appreciated.
MEIJER
#1 Children’s Daycare • Church • Place to Worship
Luke’s Super Market Hurons Finest
99 Garden Street - Harbor Beach, MI 48441 Church/School: 989.479.3615 Child Care: 989.479.6400
HOME DÉCOR
IMPLEMENT DEALER
WINNER
WINNER
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
BUSY BABE BOUTIQUE
TRI COUNTY EQUIPMENT
Cottage Outfitters Simply Prime and Farmhouse
Osentoski Farm Equipment Morell Equipment
Thank You to our Employees - we could not do it with out you!
LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT
LIQUOR STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Buds & Blossoms
TRI COUNTY EQUIPMENT
Thanks for your votes for us for Sports Bar, Chili and Hot Dogs.
Thank you for your votes for Florist Shop.
RICK’S & NICK’S INC
We appreciate your business.
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