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We’re blushing, but red is our color. Thank you for 4 wins & 8 finalist awards. We are humbled, and grateful to serve the local community for over 50 years. Thank you from all of us at Ace Hardware & Sports in Downtown Midland.
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table of contents Automotive Services
Auto Accessories.........................................................................5 Auto Body Shop..........................................................................5 Auto Dealership Service Department....................................6 Auto Detailer................................................................................6 Auto Parts Store..........................................................................6 Brake Shop...................................................................................6 Car/Auto Repair Shop................................................................6 Favorite Brand of Auto...............................................................6 New Car Auto Dealership..........................................................7 New Car Sales Person.................................................................7 Place for an Oil Change.............................................................7 Pre-Owned Auto Dealership....................................................7 Pre-Owned Car Sales Person ...................................................7 Tire Store.......................................................................................7 Towing Service............................................................................7
Business & Professional Services
Accountant...................................................................................9 Accounting Firm.........................................................................9 Alterations................................................................................. 10 Appliance Repair...................................................................... 10 Attorney..................................................................................... 10 Bank............................................................................................ 10 Bankruptcy Attorney.............................................................. 10 Barber......................................................................................... 10 Barber Shop.............................................................................. 10 Beauty Salon............................................................................. 10 Career Training/Tech School................................................. 10 Children’s Daycare................................................................... 10 College/University................................................................... 10 Credit Union.............................................................................. 10 Criminal Law Attorney............................................................ 11 Dance Studio............................................................................ 11 Dance Teacher ......................................................................... 11 Divorce & Family Law Attorney ............................................ 11 Doggy Daycare......................................................................... 11 Estate Planning Law Attorney............................................... 11 Estate Sales................................................................................ 12 Family Photographer.............................................................. 12 Financial Planner...................................................................... 12 Financial Services..................................................................... 12 Funeral Home........................................................................... 12 Golf Course................................................................................ 12 Hotel........................................................................................... 13 Insurance Agency.................................................................... 13 Insurance Agent....................................................................... 13 Investment Broker................................................................... 13 Investment Firm....................................................................... 13 Law Firm..................................................................................... 13 Loan Officer............................................................................... 14 Mortgage Company............................................................... 14 Mortgage Lender..................................................................... 14 Nail Salon................................................................................... 14 Nail Tech..................................................................................... 14 Non-Profit.................................................................................. 14 Pest Control............................................................................... 15
Pet Boarding Kennel............................................................... 15 Pet Groomer.............................................................................. 15 Pet Grooming........................................................................... 15 Preschool................................................................................... 15 Propane...................................................................................... 15 Real Estate Agency.................................................................. 16 Real Estate Agent..................................................................... 16 Reception Hall/Banquet Facility........................................... 16 Senior Pictures Photographer............................................... 16 Snow Removal.......................................................................... 16 Stylist.......................................................................................... 16 Tax Preparer............................................................................... 17 Title Company.......................................................................... 17 Travel........................................................................................... 17 Veterinarian............................................................................... 17 Veterinarian Clinic.................................................................... 17 Wedding Photographer......................................................... 17 Wills/Trust & Estate Attorney................................................. 18
Health & Fitness
Allergist...................................................................................... 19 Alternative Medicine............................................................... 19 Assisted Living.......................................................................... 19 Audiologist................................................................................ 19 Children’s Dentist..................................................................... 19 Chiropractic Practice............................................................... 19 Chiropractor.............................................................................. 20 Dance Lessons.......................................................................... 20 Dentist ....................................................................................... 20 Emergency Care Center/Urgent Care/ER........................... 20 Family Doctor ........................................................................... 20 Family Practice.......................................................................... 20 General Dentistry Practice..................................................... 21 Gym/Fitness Center................................................................. 21 Hearing Center......................................................................... 21 Home Care Agency................................................................. 21 Home Health Services............................................................ 21 Hospice...................................................................................... 21 Hospital...................................................................................... 22 Independent Living................................................................. 22 Martial Arts................................................................................ 22 Massage..................................................................................... 22 Medical Spa............................................................................... 22 Nurse .......................................................................................... 22 Nurse Practitioner ................................................................... 22 Nursing Homes........................................................................ 22 OB/GYN...................................................................................... 22 Oncology................................................................................... 22 Ophthalmology/Optometry Practice................................. 22 Optometrist .............................................................................. 22 Oral Surgeon ............................................................................ 23 Orthodontist ............................................................................ 23 Orthodontist Practice............................................................. 23 Orthopedic Surgeon .............................................................. 23 Outpatient Medical Facility.................................................... 23 Pediatrician ............................................................................... 23 Pediatrician Practice................................................................ 24
Personal Family Counselor/Therapist................................. 24 Pharmacist................................................................................. 24 Pharmacy................................................................................... 24 Physical Therapist .................................................................... 24 Physical Therapy....................................................................... 24 Physician Assistant .................................................................. 24 Place to Buy a Hearing Aid..................................................... 24 Place to Buy Glasses................................................................ 24 Podiatrist.................................................................................... 24 Psychiatrist................................................................................. 24 Radiologist................................................................................ 24 Registered Nurse ..................................................................... 26 Retirement Community......................................................... 26 Skilled Nursing Facility............................................................ 26 Surgeon ..................................................................................... 26 Vision Center............................................................................. 26 Women’s Health Care.............................................................. 26 Yoga Studio............................................................................... 26
Home Services
Apartment Complex............................................................... 27 Asphalt Contractor.................................................................. 27 Builder........................................................................................ 27 Builder for New Home Construction.................................. 27 Builder for Remodeling.......................................................... 27 Carpet & Flooring..................................................................... 28 Carpet Cleaners........................................................................ 28 Concrete Contractor............................................................... 28 Construction Company.......................................................... 28 Deck & Patio Contractor......................................................... 28 Electrician.................................................................................. 28 Excavating Contractor............................................................ 28 Fencing Contractor.................................................................. 28 Fire/Water Restoration............................................................ 28 Garage Door............................................................................. 28 General Contractor.................................................................. 28 Glass Company......................................................................... 28 Gutter & Downspout Contractor.......................................... 30 Heating and Air Conditioning............................................... 30 Home & Bath Showroom....................................................... 30 Home Builder............................................................................ 30 Home Inspection..................................................................... 30 Home Security System........................................................... 30 Kitchen & Bath Showroom.................................................... 30 Kitchen Cabinets...................................................................... 30 Landscaper................................................................................ 30 Lawn Care.................................................................................. 30 Lawn Care Repair..................................................................... 30 Local Plumbing Store.............................................................. 30 Manufactured Homes............................................................ 33 Place for Home Decorating................................................... 33 Plumber..................................................................................... 33 Roofing Contractor.................................................................. 33 Septic Tank and System Cleaning........................................ 33 Siding Contractor..................................................................... 33
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PEOPLE
Best Midlander to Follow on Social Media............................ 34 Coach.......................................................................................... 34 Fireman...................................................................................... 34 Fun Person to Follow on Social Media................................ 34 Local Musician- Group............................................................ 35 Local Musician- Solo................................................................ 35 Pastor/Priest.............................................................................. 35 Policeman.................................................................................. 35 Preschool Teacher.................................................................... 35 Teacher (K-12)........................................................................... 35 Volunteer................................................................................... 36
PLACE
Best Place to Follow on Social Media.................................. 36 Bike Trail..................................................................................... 36 Business with Friendly Employees.......................................... 36 Campground............................................................................ 38 Date Night................................................................................. 38 Day Trip...................................................................................... 38 Event........................................................................................... 38 Family Fun Night...................................................................... 38 Fundraising Event.................................................................... 38 Girl’s Night Out......................................................................... 38 Guy’s Night Out........................................................................ 38 Holiday Event............................................................................ 38 Local Water Activity Spot....................................................... 38 Locally Owned Business......................................................... 38 Most Unique Business............................................................ 38 New Business............................................................................ 39 Outdoor Activity...................................................................... 39 Park for a Picnic......................................................................... 39 Place to Buy a Christmas Tree................................................ 39 Place to Celebrate a Birthday................................................ 39 Place to get Creative............................................................... 39 Place to Take Out of Town Visitors........................................ 40 Place to take your Kids on a Rainy Day............................... 40 Place to take your Pet for a Walk........................................... 40 Place to Volunteer.................................................................... 40 Place to Work............................................................................ 40 Place to Worship....................................................................... 40 Playground................................................................................ 40 Summer Camp......................................................................... 40 Veteran Owned Business....................................................... 40 Walking Trail.............................................................................. 40 Wedding Venue........................................................................ 40 Youth Sports Club.................................................................... 40
Restaurant Food & Beverage
Appetizer Menu....................................................................... 41 Asian Restaurant...................................................................... 41
Bakery......................................................................................... 42 Bang for your Buck.................................................................. 42 Bar............................................................................................... 42 Bar Menu ................................................................................... 42 Barista......................................................................................... 42 Bartender................................................................................... 42 BBQ/Ribs.................................................................................... 43 Breakfast Spot........................................................................... 43 Brew Pub.................................................................................... 43 Buffet.......................................................................................... 43 Burgers....................................................................................... 43 Cake Shop.................................................................................. 43 Carry Out.................................................................................... 44 Casual Dining............................................................................ 44 Caterer........................................................................................ 44 Chicken Wings.......................................................................... 44 Children’s Birthday................................................................... 44 Children’s Menu....................................................................... 44 Chili............................................................................................. 45 Cocktail....................................................................................... 45 Coffee Shop (Local)................................................................. 45 Cook/Chef.................................................................................. 45 Cookie........................................................................................ 45 Cupcakes................................................................................... 46 Curbside..................................................................................... 46 Delivery...................................................................................... 46 Dessert....................................................................................... 46 Dinner for $10 or under.......................................................... 46 Donuts........................................................................................ 46 Family Friendly......................................................................... 47 French Fries............................................................................... 47 Happy Hour............................................................................... 47 Hot Dog..................................................................................... 47 Ice Cream/Yogurt..................................................................... 47 Kid-friendly Restaurant........................................................... 47 Late Night Eats.......................................................................... 48 Local Beer.................................................................................. 48 Lunch Spot................................................................................ 48 Lunch under $10...................................................................... 48 Meat Market.............................................................................. 48 Mexican...................................................................................... 48 New Restaurant........................................................................ 49 Outdoor Dining/Patio............................................................. 49 Pizza............................................................................................ 49 Place for Mixed Drinks............................................................ 49 Place to Buy Carryout Beer.................................................... 49 Place to Buy Carryout Wine................................................... 49 Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese..................................... 50 Place to Buy Meat.................................................................... 50 Place to Buy Produce.............................................................. 50 Place to Buy Seafood.............................................................. 50 Place to Buy Steak.................................................................... 50 Place for Mixed Drinks............................................................ 50 Restaurant................................................................................. 50 Restaurant for Friendly Service............................................. 50 Restaurant for Home Cooking.............................................. 50 Restaurant for Seafood/Fish.................................................. 50
Restaurant for Steak................................................................ 50 Romantic Dinner...................................................................... 50 Salad........................................................................................... 51 Sandwich................................................................................... 51 Selection.................................................................................... 51 Smokehouse............................................................................. 51 Soup............................................................................................ 51 Sports Bar.................................................................................. 51 Sushi........................................................................................... 52 Vegan/Vegetarian.................................................................... 52 Waiter/Waitress........................................................................ 52 Wine Bar..................................................................................... 52 Wine Menu................................................................................ 52
Shopping
BBQ Grills................................................................................... 53 Boutiques.................................................................................. 53 Carpet Stores............................................................................ 54 Cellular Phones/Accessories.................................................. 54 Children’s Clothing.................................................................. 54 Computer Store/Repair.......................................................... 54 Convenience Store.................................................................. 55 Counter Tops............................................................................. 55 Curbside Service...................................................................... 55 Discount Store.......................................................................... 55 Feed Store.................................................................................. 55 Florist Shop............................................................................... 55 Furniture Store.......................................................................... 57 Garden Center Greenhouse/Plants..................................... 57 Gift Shop.................................................................................... 57 Grocery Store............................................................................ 57 Health Food............................................................................... 58 Home Décor.............................................................................. 57 Jewelry Store............................................................................. 57 Lawn Care Equipment............................................................ 57 Liquor Store............................................................................... 59 Local Hardware Store.............................................................. 59 Local Hardwood Floor Store.................................................. 59 Locally Made Product............................................................. 59 Lumber/Building Supplies..................................................... 59 Mattress..................................................................................... 59 Outdoor Furniture................................................................... 61 Outdoor Gear............................................................................ 61 Packing and Shipping............................................................. 61 Paint and Supplies................................................................... 61 Pet Store..................................................................................... 62 Place to Buy Pet Supplies....................................................... 62 Place to Buy Shoes................................................................... 62 Place to Buy Shoes Women’s Shoes..................................... 62 Recreation Vehicles................................................................. 62 Resale/Thrift Shop................................................................... 62 Specialty Shop.......................................................................... 62 Store for Something for Everyone in the Family............... 62 Storefront Window Display................................................... 62 Tattoo Shop............................................................................... 62 Tools............................................................................................ 62
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Automotive Services
ust about everyone needs of a Michigan winter. automotive services at some So, consider the award-winning businesses in this category as destinapoint, particularly in a car-centric community like Midland. And our tions for your next car service apcommunity has no shortage of places pointment. to take your vehicle for maintenance or repair, from detailing businesses to oil change specialists to car washes to dealerships. During the warm summer months, you may have been able to “coast” a little in terms of upkeep on your car. But now that fall is here and frigid weather isn’t far behind, it’s probably time to make sure Residents of Primrose Retirement Community of Midland your tires, brakes, attend their second annual classic car show Wednesday, engine, etc. are ready July 28, 2021 at the facility in Midland. (Katy Kildee/ for the wear and tear kkildee@mdn.net)
Auto Accessories
Auto Body Shop
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Quality Northtown Truck Collision & & Auto Auto Glass Accessories O’Reilly Auto Parts Midland Ford Parts
Midland Ford Lincoln
Chippewa Auto & Rentals
Thank you for voting us the best sports club of this year! We are honored to serve Midland and the Great Lakes Bay Region and look forward to being a part of the community for years to come!
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Automotive Services Auto Dealership Service Department
Auto Detailer
winner
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Garber Chevrolet Midland
High Definition Detailing
Midland Ford Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland
Auto Perfection Quality Truck & Auto Accessories
Auto Parts Store
Brake Shop
winner
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AutoZone Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts
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Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center
STOP IN AND SEE US!
Mid Michigan Auto Services Center
Car/Auto Repair Shop
Favorite Brand of Auto
winner
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Terry’s Auto Sevice Center
Excelling in Value, Quality and Customer Service in Midland for Over 70 Years!
Belle Tire
Quality Transmission and Auto Repair
Midland Ford
thank you, Midland!
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Advance Auto Parts
Higher Standards Automotive
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Chevrolet Ford Toyota
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Best Place To Buy Carpet!
Family owned & operated for 3 generations. Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Vinyl • LVT • Area Rugs
Family Owned & Operated for 3 generations. Since 1950
www.everettcarpetandflooring.com Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Vinyl • Tile • Area Rugs DOWNTOWN MIDLAND • PHONE: 835-7191
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New Car Auto Dealership winner
Automotive Services New Car Sales Person
Place for an Oil Change
Pre-Owned Auto Dealership
winner
winner
winner
Garber Chevrolet Midland
Jeff Pacholka, Garber Chevrolet Midland
Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland
Mark Lawson, Midland Ford
Midland Ford Lincoln
Tom Harthausen, Feeny
Pre-Owned Car Sales Person
Tire Store
winner
winner
Melissa Olney at Garber Chevrolet Midland
Belle Tire
Tiffany Borske, Midland Ford
Higher Standards Automotive
Tommy Harthausen, Feeny of Midland
Discount Tire
Towing Service winner
Cole’s Wrecker Service & Garage Mid State Towing Beehr’s Towing
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change
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Garber Chevrolet Midland
Fast Eddie’s Car Wash Feeny Chrysler Dodge and Oil Change Jeep Ram Of Midland Belle Tire Midland Ford Lincoln Midland Ford Lincoln
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Midland eye care 5908 Eastman ave. Midland, MI 48640 (989) 636-7200 Gladwin eye care 300-3 Cedar St. Gladwin, MI 48624 (989) 426-4550 A MEMbEr oF
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Business & Professional Services
hen certain tasks seem to be over your head, it’s great to know that skilled professionals are ready to handle them. Whether through your business or in your personal life, you may need the services of a realtor, an accountant, an attorney, an architect, an insurance agent, or any of the other myriad of professional services found
in Midland or any other community. These individuals have trained long and hard to become licensed and certified, and now they work hard to win your business in competition with their peers. So, check out the award winners in the category and keep them in mind the next time you are in need of expert assistance.
Accountant
Accounting Firm
winner
winner
Amy Hebert - Astrike Financial
Astrike Financial PLLC
Kevin Jajo
McMahan Thomson & Associates, CPA’s
Angela Lund, AHP
Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants
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Business & Professional Services Alterations
Appliance Repair
Attorney
Bank
winner
winner
winner
winner
Cheryl’s Alterations & More
Timm’s Appliance Repair
Sew Lovely Alterations Beth’s Alterations Quilts & Gifts
Pivot Point Samaritan Appliance Heating & AC
Law Office of Angela M. Cole
Brandon Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center
1st State Bank Isabella Bank TCF Bank
John Wilson of Wilson Law Office, P.C.
Bankruptcy Attorney
Barber
Barber Shop
Beauty Salon
winner
winner
winner
winner
Rita Tracy Shantele Ashman Plaza Elmy of Barber Elmylaw, P.C. Stephen I. Houseal Matthew Frey Career Training/ Tech School winner
Ross Medical Center Greater Michigan Construction Academy Cosmetology University Great Lakes Safety Training Center
Mallery’s Barber ShopKeith Woods Dennis at Irish’s Barber Shop Krystal at Nathan’s Hair Unlimited
Cooper & Co Salon group
Cooper & Co Salon group
Irish’s Barber Shop
Bombshell Salon & Spa
Gordon’s Barber Shop
Children’s Daycare College/University winner
Hidden Treasures Preschool Heavens Elect Christian Learning Greater Midland Community Center
winner
Delta College Central Michigan University Saginaw Valley State University
Aristocut Credit Union winner
Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union Members First Credit Union Wildfire Credit Union
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Business & Professional Services Criminal Law Attorney
Dance Studio
winner
winner
Steven Durance
Dean/Black School of Performing Arts, Inc.
John Wilson, Wilson Law Office Elite Arts Company, LLC Jason Gower InMotion Dance Academy
Dance Teacher
Divorce & Family Law Attorney
winner
winner
Miss Olivia In Motion Dance Academy
Law Office of Angela M. Cole
Doggy Daycare
Estate Planning Law Attorney
winner
winner
John Wilson of Wilson Alex at Dean/Black Law Office, P.C. School of Performing Arts, Inc. Richard M.Handlon of Gina Beebe’s Dance Handlon Eastman Law Firm Studio
Howl-A-Day Resort Dog Haven Ranch Poochies Pit Stop
Law Office of Angela M. Cole
Brandon Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center Todd M. Gambrell, Attorney At Law
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#1 Garden Center #1 Feed Store Place to Buy Pet Supplies Everything for your Lawn, Garden, Feeders and Ornamental Ponds and Garden Art.
cohoon’s
elevator
(989) 835-7724
802 TOWNSEND ST MIDLAND, MI 48640
Thank you for voting us the service. BEST From in Midland! electrical small circuit repair to major lighting upgrades.
Proud to be serving the community for over
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
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Business & Professional Services Estate Sales
Family Photographer
winner
winner
Treasures On Townsend
One For Every Moment Photography
Midland Bid Junkies Hall Linda
Stephanie Marie Photography Junie B Photography
Financial Planner
Financial Services
winner
winner
Jacob Smith Edward Jones - Financial - Stifel Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Adam Thiel
Advisor: Adam Thiel
Health Advantage Federal Credit Union
Steven Ringgold, TCF/Huntington Bank
Benjamin F. Edwards
Funeral Home
Golf Course
winner
winner
Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Directors Smith-Miner Funeral Home Wilson Miller Funeral Home
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Midland Country Club Currie Golf Course Sandy Ridge Golf Course
Benjamin Bailey, D.D.S., General Dentist (989) 631-6075 www.midmichigansmile.com
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Business & Professional Services Hotel
Insurance Agency
winner
winner
The H Hotel Holiday Inn Midland, an IHG Hotel Residence Inn by Marriott Midland
Bone & Bailey Insurance Agency, Inc. State Farm- Robb Boerner Agency Investment Broker
winner
winner
Jacob Smith Stifel
Kurt Ieuter
Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Adam Thiel Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Kevin M Spencer, AAMS®
Investment Firm
Law Firm
winner
winner
Karl Ieuter
Stifel
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Ieuter Insurance Group
Insurance Agent
Missy Noykos Bone and Bailey
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Law Office of Angela M. Cole
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Adam Thiel
Mid Michigan Law Center, PLLC
Benjamin F. Edwards
Wilson Law Office, P.C.
Thank you for selecting us as one of your favorites in Midland County! We're proud to be part of the community!
mercbank.com
THANK YOU MIDLAND! Winner for: Deck & Patio Contractor Window Contractor fire/Water restoration
finalist for: Builder for new Home Construction, remodeling, Construction Company, General Contractor, Home Builder, roofing Contractor and siding Contractor
(Midland’s 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021 Readers Choice Awards)
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Business & Professional Services Loan Officer
Mortgage Company
winner
winner
Stephanie Geiersbach, Academy Mortgage Sue Moody Mortgage Officer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, NMLS 533597 Ali Ellis 1st State Bank
Mercantile Bank of Michigan Academy Mortgage Cardinal Financial Strouse Group
Mortgage Lender
Nail Salon
winner
winner
Dow Cooper & Chemical Co Salon Employees’ group Credit Union Bombshell Salon Ali Ellis 1st State Bank
Le Posh Salon & Spa
Nail Tech
Non-Profit
winner
winner
Tori Gratson Bombshell Salon Kelly Cohoon at Aristocut
Zachary has been a licensed realtor in the Great Lakes Bay Region since July 2018. He has proudly been a multi-million-dollar producer since the beginning of his real estate career. Zachary loves helping to transition his clients into the next chapter of their lives whether it is selling their home or finding their forever one.
Thank you for your support!
and spa
Sue Moody Mortgage Officer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, NMLS 533597
Jenny at Cooper & Co Salon group
Visit Zak on: zschultz.jpar.com Facebook.com/ZacharySchultzRealtor Jpargreatlakesbay.com Cell: 989-600-7839 Office: 989-267-0805
We are JPAR Great Lakes Bay Region. We are breaking sales records of selling homes and commercial properties in the Great Lakes Bay region and across the state of Michigan. Our franchise is the first in Michigan and we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technology that puts us ahead of the game in our primary markets on getting our homes in front of targeted buyers.
Sanford Strong Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region Camp Fish Tales Inc
Best Bank Ali Ellis
Best Mortgage Lender - Finalist 989.492.7500 NMLS #883429
The bank for business. 989.799.7500 1stState.Bank
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We would like to thank our patients and their families for voting us Best Veterinarian Clinic.
Business & Professional Services Pest Control
Pet Boarding Kennel
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winner
Foxbrook Kennel
Earths Way Lawn Dog Haven Ranch Care Pet Groomer
Pet Grooming
winner
winner
Tiffany at Petsmart
Poochies Pit Stop
Brandi Schneider B3 Grooming LLC B3 Grooming Fur Babies Rachelle At Grooming Howl-a-Day Resort
Connie Moll, DVM Susan Johnson-Wendt, DVM, CVA Karen Mikols, DVM Katherine Manley, DVM Laura Seibert, DVM Sarah Hodges, DVM Terri Lagos, DVM
989-631-0220
1500 East Patrick Road
www.midlandanimalcl.com
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Bug Busters
Howl-A-Day Resort
Fin al ist
Midland Pest Control
Bike Trail
Day Trip
winner
winner
Hidden Stanford Treasures Propane Gas Preschool LLC Memorial Presbyterian Preschool Kid’s Creek Preschool
Cendant Equipment Rental Coyne Oil & Propane
Local Water Activity Spot
Park for a Picnic
Place to Celebrate a Birthday
Summer Camp
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Propane
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Outdoor Activity
Preschool
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Place to take your Kids on a Rainy Day
Place to Volunteer
Place to Work Walking Trail 400 S Badour Rd | 989.631.0830
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Business & Professional Services Real Estate Agency
Real Estate Agent
winner
winner
Modern Realty Ayre/Rhinehart Realtors RE/MAX of Midland
Teresa Quintana Modern Realty Zachary Schultz, JPAR Great Lakes Bay Region Amber Wilson, Modern Realty
Reception Hall/ Banquet Facility
Senior Pictures Photographer
winner
winner
The H Hotel One For Every
Moment Apple Mountain Photography Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center
Melissa Lile Photography
Stylist
winner
winner
Dice Snow Breck Emery, Removal Cooper & Company Pat’s Gradall Services Veronica Gorman Servinski Sod Service
Gym/Fitness Center! •
New Class Locations! Trailside Senior Center, Sanford Senior Center and on Zoom
Le Posh
Wilma O’Dell, Salon 45
Balanced InMotion Shelley Potts, 989-513-6351
$
1000 off
A Heartfelt Thank You to our Customers for Voting Us #1 Place to Buy Shoes and any in stock, non-sale #1 Place to Buy Shoes Women’s Shoes
footwear Expires 10-31-21
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208 Cambridge St. • 989-835-4853 • circlequalityshoes.com • Mon-Sat. 10am-6pm
Cheryl’s Alterations & More * Bridal & Formal Wear Specialist * Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation
Morley Portraiture
Snow Removal
Reder Landscaping
Thank you to everyone for your support and for voting for us
People’s Choice Award Winner
~ Cheryl lAnphierd ~
989-832-2705 • 989-615-8093 cherylsalterations@hotmail.com By Appointment Only.
THANK YOU
everyone for your votes and support for Best Alterations Shop 2021 Readers Choice Winner
Thank you for your voTes 116 Harold St. Midland, MI 48640 www.VetMidland.com ReceptionRRAH@gmail.com
989-750-7222
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Business & Professional Services Tax Preparer
Title Company
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winner
Yeo & Yeo Diversified CPAs & National Business Title Consultants Superior Title & Spiker Fred J CPA
Settlement
Moomey Diane C CPA
Crossroads Title Agency
Travel
Veterinarian
winner
winner
Circle Travel Key to Adventure- Katie Saylor
Veterinarian Clinic
Wedding Photographer
winner
winner
Eastman Animal Hospital
A big THANK YOU for voting and making us a winner for the Best Storage Company! South of Town 800 S. Poseyville Road, STE 1 • MIdland MI 48640 • 989.513.5219
Thank you Midland for supporting KTrip86 Boutique!
www.ktrip86boutique.com
989.963.9424
Animal Medical Center, Dr White
AAA Midland
River Rock Animal Hospital
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Dr Karen Mikols Midland Animal Clinic Dawn Eby, Northern Animal Clinic
Midland Animal Clinic
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One For Every Moment Photography Blushed Photography Captured Photography Studio
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Attorney • Estate Planning Attorney Wills/Trust & Estate Attorney Brandon J. Richardson Thank you, readers! Call me today for a free consultation.
Thank You Midland For all the votes! A-1 Westside Storage Brenda Yancer Manager
4120 Isabella Street P.O. Box 2352 Midland, MI 48641
(989) 835-7651 a1westsidestorage@gmail.com
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Wills/Trust & Estate Attorney winner
Law Office of Angela M. Cole Brandon Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center Todd M. Gambrell, Attorney At Law
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Health & Fitness
ooking to stay healthy and get fit? Luckily, Midland has plenty of options to choose from. Many people in Midland have made it a career for themselves to be a caring, respected doctor for residents and families. Others specialize in certain fields, such as cardiovascular health. Dentists are in plentiful supply in Chemical City, with plenty of dental offices to keep your family’s teeth healthy. People have choices for orthodontists, too. Perhaps someone needs mental health treatment in the city. Luckily, plenty of therapists operate here to meet that need. Gyms also exist to help someone keep their fitness goals. Or perhaps you want to try out supplements and other health remedies, something that is also available in Midland.
Thank you!
Readers’ Choice Winner:
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Builder for Remodeling Builder for New Home Construction Construction Company General Contractor Gutter and Downspout Contractor Home Builder Roofing Contractor Siding Contractor Builder
Thank you for voting Isabella Bank in the Reader’s Choice Awards.
Licensed & professional contracting company specializing in commercial & residential construction.
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Assisted Living
Audiologist
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Jonathan Horbal, DO
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Janae King’s Schabel of Daughters Bieri Hearing Home Primrose Retirement Community of Midland
Specialists Melissa Menzies Of Bieri Hearing Specialists
Meridian Acres
Harold O. Hull
Children’s Dentist
Chiropractic Practice
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ADIO Chiropractic Morgan Chiropractic Center
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Dance Lessons
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Dr. Ryan Dean/Black Balzer - ADIO School of Chiropractic Performing Dr Dorais-Dorai Chirpractic
Arts, Inc.
Greater Midland Community Center
Wes Harpham, Miss Lore’s School of Kehres Chiropractic Performing Arts Dentist winner
Emergency Care Center/Urgent Care/ER Center
winner Dr. Christina MidMichigan Behring DDS Urgent CareMidland
Benjamin Bailey, DDS, PC
New Hope Urgent Care of Midland
Charles Mclaren
Midland Express
Family Doctor
Family Practice
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Campus Ridge Drive Midland Family Physicians PC Family Practice Center
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Health & Fitness General Dentistry Practice
Gym/Fitness Center
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Edge Fitness McLaren and Training Dental Associates, Headquarters P.C. Balanced
Christina Behring, DDS Knight Dental Care
Planet Fitness
Hearing Center
Home Care Agency
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Bieri Hearing Specialists Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center
InMotion
Right at Home Bayside Home Care
CMU Carls Center Audiology Clinic
Home Health: MidMichigan Home Care
Home Health Services
Hospice
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Independent Living
Martial Arts
Massage
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MidMichigan Primrose Cosens Medical Retirement Martial Arts CenterCommunity Midland LLC Midland of Midland Lim’s Tae Kwon Covenant HealthCare King’s Daughters Home Independence Village McLaren Bay Region Midland
Holistic Healing
Do Academy
Massage Therapy Preferred Chiropractic
Midland Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Be Good To Yourself Massage Therapy LLC
Medical Spa
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Homes
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Krista at Dr. Martindale, Heart and Vascular Center MidMichigan
Jessica Rausch, FNP-BC, Women’s Health, MidMichigan OB/GYN
King’s Daughters Home
Yonick Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center
Kevin Weaver, MSN, FNP-BC, Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart and Vascular Center
Olson Manor
Tina Mason, RN, Heart and Vascular Center MidMichigan
Justin D. Grifka, MSN, CFNP, Family Medicine, Total Family Health Care, Auburn
OB/GYN
Oncology
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Shawna Ruple, MD, MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynocology Natalie L. Kroll, DO, Obstetrics & Gynocology, Campus Ridge Scott A. Thiele, MD, MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynocology
Tammy Moore, RN at MidMichigan Midland Emergency Room
Daniel Y. Danso, MD, Medical Oncology & Hematology, Cancer Center at MidMichigan Medical Center Chemotherapy & Infusion Services: Cancer Center at MidMichigan Medical Center Anas Alsara, M.D., Medical Oncology & Hematology, Cancer Center at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland
Ophthalmology/ Optometry Practice winner
Midland Eye Care
Stratford Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Optometrist winner
Dr. Paul Kimball
Jackson & Bigelow, MD-PC
Amy Buchanan / Mid-Michigan Eye Care
Mid-Michigan Eye Care
T K Johnson at Midland Eye Care
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Orthodontist
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Dr Andrew Grillo Dr. Nicole Stehle of Midland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dr. Christopher Kittle of Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons
Dr. Andrew Grillo
Orthodontist Practice
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics
Dr. John Murphy, DO- Orthopedic Surgeon Campus Ridge
McLaren Dental Associates, P.C.
Dr. Ben R. Mayne III, MDOrthopedic Surgeon, 555 Building
Advantage Orthodontics - Braces and Invisalign® by Dr. Ford
Dr. Mark Goethe, MDOrthopedic Surgeon Campus Ridge
Outpatient Medical Facility
Pediatrician
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Dr. Hugo Juarbe of Family Medicine Associates
Nash Dermatology Covenant Occupational Health & Wellness
David Buzanoski, MD of Campus Ridge Jennifer C. Grossman, DO of Family Medicine Associates
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Health & Fitness Pediatrician Practice winner
Mid Michigan Pediatrics Family Practice Campus Ridge
Personal Family Counselor/ Therapist winner
Family & Children’s Services
Pharmacist
Pharmacy
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Steve at Meijer David Allen Great Lakes Pharmacy
Meijer Walgreens Great Lakes Pharmacy of Midland
FMA Pediatrics
Sara Knutson Chad Bryan Renewal Christian Counseling
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Place to Buy a Hearing Aid
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Alicia Heading Renue Physical Therapy Emily Dittenber Auburn PT Kara Martindale Renue Physical Therapy
Renue Physical Therapy Auburn Physical Therapy
Sabourin’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop
Kenneth Van Sumeren. P.A.-C., Internal Medicine, Campus Ridge Building
Bieri Hearing Specialists
Cindy L. Beadle, PA-C
Miracle-Ear
Rehabilitation Services at MidMichigan Health
Michelle R. Krieger, PA-C, Family Medicine, Campus Ridge
Allied Hearing
Place to Buy Glasses
Podiatrist
Psychiatrist
Radiologist
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Eye Care
Dr. Laughner, Midland Podiatry Associates
Midland Eye Heidi E. care Monaghan, DPM Mid-Michigan Full Circle Vision Care
Kristin Raleigh, DPM
Thomas Bills, MD Marina Bogdanovic, MD Community Mental Health
Lindsay M. Zeeb, MD, Neuroradiology, Radiology, Midland Radiology Associates Mark D. Horness, MD, Neuroradiology, Radiology, Midland Radiology Associates Alex Dombrowski, MD, Neuroradiology, Radiology, Midland Radiology Associates
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Health & Fitness Registered Nurse
Retirement Community
Skilled Nursing Facility
Surgeon
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Neil Sheets, RN at Midmichigan Midland Emergency Room Tina Mason, RN, Heart and Vascular Center, MidMichigan Center Amber Bauknecht Primrose Retirement
Vision Center winner
Primrose Retirement Community of Midland King’s Daughters Home Independence Village Midland Women’s Health Care winner
Midland Eye Center for Care Women’s Health Mid-Michigan Eye Care
Traverse Vision
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idland has homeowners, landlords and renters covered when it comes to home services. Those looking to build their own dream home have a plethora of award-winning construction companies that serve the area. Professionals are on hand to provide essential services and supplies for work related to plumbing, electricity, roofing and septic maintenance. Those
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Shane D. Martin, DO of Mid Michigan Physicians Group Heidi E. Monaghan, DPM of Mid Michigan
Yoga Studio winner
Greater Midland Community Center
MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology
BALANCED pilates and wellness boutique
Dr. Sandeep Rao
The Yoga Place
Home Services looking to improve their home’s interior aesthetics from carpets and windows to kitchen renovations and interior decorating have a wide range of options available. If outside work is needed, residents don’t have to go far to get assistance with fencing, lawn care, installing decks and patios, cleaning and maintaining gutters or laying concrete or asphalt for driveways. Midlanders can keep their
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properties as “safe as houses,” with trustworthy companies who are ready to help with storage, keep entry points secure and perform home inspections. Individuals whose homes were damaged by fire or in the May 2020 floods can also reach out to a selection of restoration and remodeling outfits. For more information about winners, visit www.ourmidland.com/readerschoice.
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Home Services Apartment Complex
Asphalt Contractor
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Ivy Terrace Senior Residence Woodland Place Apartments Mulberry Lane Apartments Builder winner
Francis Builders Orvosh Builders, Inc Greystone Homes
Yeager Asphalt L M Satkowiak & Sons Asphalt PSA Paving
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Home Services Carpet & Flooring
Carpet Cleaners
Concrete Contractor
Construction Company
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Everett Carpet & Flooring Tri City Furniture HOME DEPOT
Bear Carpet Cleaning & Water Restoration Modernistic Cleaning & Restoration CENTREX CLEANING Pro-tech Carpet Cleaning and 24 Hour Water Damage restoration
Deck & Patio Contractor
Electrician
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Orvosh Builders, Inc KJP Sales, Inc. Weese Project Motivations
Blasy Electric Church Electric
Prince & Walter Concrete Contractor Mid-Michigan Masonry Inc Kim Walter, Walter Placement Concrete Excavating Contractor winner
Pat’s Gradall Services Thornton Excavating
Harbron Electric Coggins Excavating, LLC 6408 5 Mile Road,
Francis Builders Three Rivers Corporation Orvosh Builders, Inc Fencing Contractor winner
Midland Fence Co. KJP Sales, Inc. Sullivan Fence Co.
Hope, MI
Fire/Water Restoration
Garage Door
General Contractor
Glass Company
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Orvosh Builders, Inc Bear Carpet Cleaning & Water Restoration ServiceMaster by Fuson
Lloyd’s Door Systems Johnson Door Mount Pleasant Mid Michigan Garage Door LLC
Francis Builders
Midland Glass Co.
Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Henderson Brothers Glass
Orvosh Builders, Inc
George’s Glass & Mirrors
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Gutter & Downspout Contractor
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Home Services Heating and Air Conditioning
Home & Bath Showroom
Home Builder
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Francis Builders
Beauchamps Heating & Cooling
Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Francis Builders
Home Inspection
Home Security System
Kitchen & Bath Showroom
Kitchen Cabinets
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A & I Home Inspections
Veteran’s Alarm
Certified Home Inspections of Michigan, LLC
SecureCom
Landscaper
Lawn Care
Lawn Care Repair
Local Plumbing Store
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Orvosh Builders, Quality First All Seasons Heating Inc Seamless Gutters and Cooling LeBeau Cabinets Greystone Homes Vogie’s Seamless A+ Plumbing & Designed By Julie Gutters Mechanical
Van Wert The Tech Inspections Laboratory
Local Labor of Sandford Reder Landscaping All-American Landscaping
Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery
LeBeau Cabinets Designs By Karen Designed By Julie The Tech Laboratory
LeBeau Cabinets
Local Labor of Sanford
Sanford Hardware
Sanford Hardware
Reder Landscaping
Ace Hardware & Sports
Ace Hardware & Sports
All-American Landscaping
J & J Small Engine Repair & Sales
A+ Plumbing & Mechanical
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Bayside Home Care caregivers are heroes, every day, in every way.
THANK YOU for your votes!
We are honored to be voted one of Midland County’s favorite Home Care Agencies! Thank you to our clients and our staff! Providing dependable, affordable & award-winning in-home care.
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Home Services Manufactured Homes
Place for Home Decorating
Plumber
Roofing Contractor
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Orvosh Builders, Inc
Tri City Furniture
Wild’s Plumbing Heating & Air
Francis Builders
Freedom Homes of Michigan
Dan Dan the Mattress Man Godwin’s Furniture & Mattress
Septic Tank and System Cleaning
Siding Contractor
Small Engine Repair
Storage Company
winner
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Drain Surgeon
Inc
Sports
Coggins Excavating & Construction
Tri City Remodeling
Ted’s Home & Lawn Equipment
Clark Modular Homes
Orvosh Builders, A+ Plumbing & Inc Mechanical Brubaker Plumbing Brandle Roofing Heating & Air & Sheet Metal Conditioning
Kevin Burns Francis Sanford Septic Tank Builders Hardware Pumping Orvosh Builders, Ace Hardware &
Window Contractor winner
Orvosh Builders, Inc
South of Town Storage A-1 Westside Storage All Seasons Storage Center
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Tri City Remodeling Laurence Smith Window & Door
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idland County has no shortage of notable people in the community, from public servants and educators to performers and entertainers. Residents can count on a plethora of first responders who are ready to go above and beyond to help those in need. Firefighters and police officers among the first on the scene, ready to offer aid in difficult situations. Young Midlanders can receive a quality education from preschool to the 12th grade, thanks to Midland Public Schools, Meridian Public Schools, Bullock Creek Schools and private institutions. While several teachers go beyond the curriculum to make a positive impact on their students’ education, coaches continue the excellence outside of the classroom, some volunteering their time to coach different schools. There is no limit to the impact of local organizations who serve the community at large as well as special focus areas, thanks to volunteers’ hard work. Within the “City of Beautiful Churches,” religious groups often stretch beyond the confines of their buildings and work to better the community through outreach. Music groups and individual performers have a wide selection of venues to choose from in the city, including Midland Center for the Arts,
Best Midlander to Follow on Social Media
People listen during a live performance byt Jedi Mind Trip during the River Days Festival Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 in downtown Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)
Tunes by the Tridge, Creative 360 and even the Central Park bandshell. Depending on the occasion, local music lovers can enjoy live performances that span musical genres from jazz and choral arrangements to funk and
punk rock. Midland keeps connected by using various methods. Individuals, businesses and events use social media platforms to inform Midlanders about what’s going on in the community in
Coach
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Buffy Hall, Midland High Swim Team, Midland Dolphins
Ryan Bebeau
Ben Tierney
Jamie Smith Sanford Meridian
Jake Cole
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UPS of Midland
James Day at Dow High and Calvary Baptist
Steven Merrill
entertaining ways. For more information about winners, visit www.ourmidland.com/ readerschoice.
Fun Person to Follow on Social Media winner
Emily Dittenber, Auburn PT Midland Gazette UPS of Midland
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PEOPLE Local MusicianGroup
Local MusicianSolo
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Men of Music Cool Lemen Jazz Cold cut Trio
Matt Moore Hailey Allen Brett Mitchell
Award-winning mortgages
Pastor/Priest
Policeman
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Calvary Baptist Church Mark Dickerson
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Myron Greene
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Father Andy Booms of St. Bridgid
Tyler Hollingsworth
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Ed Doerner, Messiah
Jacob DeFrancesco
Preschool Teacher
Teacher (K-12)
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J. Cole Meridian Public Schools Calvary Baptist Academy Pam O Mrs. Greskowiak, Plymouth Elem 3rd Grade
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Volunteer winner
Tawny Nelb Midland Rotary
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Best Place to Follow on Social Media winner
Ieuter Insurance Group
Elaine White, Senior Services Cameron Waskevich, Larkin Fire
The UPS Store Louie’s Leatherworks & Shoe Repair Bike Trail winner
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hese places are near, but they’ll take you far: from walking trails to wedding venues, holiday necessities and every day needs. Not to mention, people travel to visit our various tourist attractions. Not only do we have the views, but we have offerings for any occasion. Residents can look no further for a place to volunteer or spend the night out. Oh, the places you’ll go after checking out these local destinations! For more information about winners, visit www. ourmidland.com/readerschoice. Depending on the occasion, local music lovers can enjoy live performances that span musical genres from jazz and choral arrangements to funk and punk rock. Midland keeps connected by using various methods. Individuals, businesses and events use social media platforms to inform Midlanders about what’s going on in the community in entertaining ways. For more information about winners, visit www.ourmidland.com/ readerschoice.
Pere Marquette Rail Trail Chippewa Nature Center City Forest Business with Friendly Employees winner
Renue Physical Therapy Ieuter Insurance Group Preferred Chiropractic
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Michelle Wentz Escrow Officer
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PLACES Campground
Date Night
Day Trip
Event
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River Ridge Family Campground Rifle River Recreation Area
Gratzi Midland NCG Cinema Midland
Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest
Great Lakes Loons Hot Air Balloon Festival
Port Crescent State Park
AR Workshop Midland
Traverse City Chippewa Nature Center
Family Fun Night
Fundraising Event
Girl’s Night Out
Guy’s Night Out
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Great Lakes Loons
Sanford Strong
Valley Lanes Family Cancer ServicesEntertainment Dinner on Main Center
RiverDays
Whine
702 Bar
AR Workshop Midland
Buffalo Wild Wings
Orion Sports
Daylight Outfitters
Daylight Outfitter
Midland GardenWalk
Holiday Event
Local Water Activity Spot
Locally Owned Business
Most Unique Business
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Santa House Spray Park Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest Christmas Walk Santa Parade
Plymouth Pool
Renue Physical Therapy
Chippewa Nature Ieuter Insurance Group Center Modern Realty
Imagine That! A Local Artists Co-op Beyond Measure Bulk Foods Craft Hemp Company
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Aviator Cookie Company
Chippewa Nature Center
Leatherworks & Shoe Repair
Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest
un until May 2019! and run until May August 23rd2019! and Nonprofit Finalist. PublicCall welcome from 4pm-7pm all to Register to Register Call to Register (989)495-9335 Plymouth Park Pavilion Come Tour our “new” Midland site. 989) 495-9335 (989) 495-9335 4708 James Savage, Midland, Mi.
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AR Workshop Midland
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Place to Buy a Annual Picnic 5th Annual Picnic Park for a Picnic rd Christmas23 Tree August August 23rd welcome from 4pm-7pm Public welcome from 4pm-7pm winner winner
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Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest
Plymouth Park
Doumel Tree Farms Kluck Nursery Inc Ace Hardware & Sports
Morning star Chippewa Nature Christmas tree farm Center Place to Celebrate a Birthday
Place to get Creative
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Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center Great Lakes Loons Game Chippewa Nature Center
Studio 154 Creative 360 AR Workshop Midland
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PLACES Place to Take Out of Town Visitors
Place to take your Kids on a Rainy Day
Place to take your Pet for a Walk
Place to Volunteer
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Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest Great Lakes Loons The Tridge
Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center
City Forest
The Playground (indoor playground)
Midland Dog Park
Pere Marquette Rail Trail
Chippewa Nature Center
Humane Society Of Midland County Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region Chippewa Nature Center
Place to Work
Place to Worship
Playground
Summer Camp
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Renue Physical Therapy
St Brigid Catholic Church
Ieuter Insurance Messiah Lutheran Group Church Chippewa Nature Christian Center Celebration Center
Plymouth Park Canopy Walk The Playground (indoor playground)
Chippewa Nature Center Greater Midland Community Center AR Workshop Midland ARt camp
Veteran Owned Business
Walking Trail
Wedding Venue
Youth Sports Club
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Ace Hardware & Sports
Chippewa Nature Center
Veteran’s Alarm
Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest Pere Marquette Rail Trail
Ieuter Insurance Group All Americal Landscaping
Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest The H Hotel Apple Mountain
Midland Soccer Club Greater Midland Community Center Berryhill Baseball, American Legion
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idland has a wide array of dining options to satisfy anyone’s appetites or quell a parched throat. Reader’s Choice will highlight the vibrant local food scene here in Chemical City. Residents could start out with a plethora of burger and smoke barbecue joints in the city. Or perhaps they could stop by places to grab a sandwich. Midlanders don’t have to leave the city to get a taste of global cuisine. From Mexican to Indian and Italian,
the variety of food cultures represented in Midland is vast. Anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth could stop by candy stores and bake shops as well. Ice cream parlors exist within Midland also for those looking for a cooler treat. Finally, those looking for a drink can also find options. Whether someone needs a morning pick-me-up at a coffee shop or an unwinding social gathering at any of the Midland bars, there is something to satisfy their parched throats.
VOTED MIDLAND’S #1 PT CLINIC 2017 - 2021 Renue Physical Therapy is proud to have been voted as Midland’s #1 choice for physical therapy for the 5th year in a row! Though many things have changed as we’ve grown over the years, our commitment to our patients remains the same. • • • • •
One-on-one care with the same therapy team at each visit Intense focus on providing exceptional outcomes Customized, hands-on treatment Convenient locations and hours to serve patients when and where they need us most Local ownership on a corporate and clinic level
3 LOCATIONS SERVING MIDLAND MIDLAND - WACKERLY ST. 2524 W. Wackerly St. (989) 423-1240
Appetizer Menu
Asian Restaurant
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Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Applebee’s Grill + Bar The Creek Grill
Pi’s Asian Express
GREATER MIDLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 2205 Jefferson Ave. (989) 923-1987
PRIMROSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 5600 Waldo Ave. (989) 423-1240
Request an appointment online at www.renuept.com/appointment
China Palace Restaurant Basil Thai Bistro
See all 16 locations at www.renuept.com
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Bakery
Bang for your Buck
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Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe Enjoy! Bakery Belle’s Bakery
Laskos Restaurant Lanny’s Restaurant Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Bar
Bar Menu
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Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
WhichCraft Taproom Boulevard Lounge
Boulevard Lounge WhichCraft Taproom
Barista
Bartender
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Coffee Chaos- Kat Ashley, Starbucks Spencer Delzer, Crepes Et Amis
CASSIDY VANORTWICK SANFORD LAKE BAR AND GRILL
Where your purchases benefit more than your style. Your support makes a difference - Thank you for voting us #1 Thrift Shop in the Readers' Choice Awards!
Family Owned & Operated For 37 Years
Thanks FOr vOTing us a reader’s ChOiCe winners FOr
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Best Lawn Care Equipment
TED’S HOME & LAWN EQUIPMENT 756 S Poseyville Rd • Midland, MI 48640
989.839.9700
Don’t forget it is time to pull out your snow blower and get it ready for winter!
Midland THANK YOU for voting us:
• #1 Best Packing &Shipping • Place to Follow on Social Media 2014 N Saginaw Rd, Midland (989) 835-6050
We are so honored to win # 1 Three Years in a row !
Carrie - Boulevard Lounge Melissa Ayotte - Red Oak
Thank you everyone who voted for us! We have the Best Customers and appreciate you all!
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Thank you for your votes and support! BBQ/Ribs
Breakfast Spot
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Molasses Laskos Smokehouse Restaurant + Bar Lanny’s Bone Daddy’s
Restaurant
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Boulevard Lounge
Brew Pub
Buffet
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Midland Brewing Company WhichCraft Taproom O’s Pub & Grill
Pi’s Chinese Restaurant
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Culver’s
Dr. Ryan Balzer www.goadiochiro.com
(989) 600-0092
301 E. Wackerly St., Midland, MI 48642
♥ #1 Bakery ♥ #1 Cake Shop ♥ #1 Cupcakes ♥ Finalist-Donuts & Cookies
Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe
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1908 S. Saginaw, Ste C, Midland 989-631-4103
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Thank you For all The voTes!! #1 Towing service
Ghengis Khan Mongolian BBQ Cake Shop
O’s Pub & Grill
Empowering you with hope and healing.
Red Oak Family Restaurant
Burgers
Boulevard Lounge
State-of-the-art neurologically-based chiropractic clinic, serving everyone from infants to seniors.
Family owned since 1924
323 w. saginaw rd sanford, mi 48657 (989) 687-2214 www.colesgarage.com
Thank you
Midland for voting me #1 Dentist 2021!
Also as a finalist for Best Children’s Dentist and Best General Dentistry Practice!
Enjoy! Bakery Dairy Queen
292 E. Saginaw Rd Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-7378
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Carry Out
Casual Dining
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Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
The Creek Grill
The Creek Grill
Amazing Deli
Red Oak Family Restaurant
Caterer
Chicken Wings
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The Creek Grill
Buffalo Wild Wings
QDOBA Mexican Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Eats Shier’s Deli & Catering
Beer & Brats Bar & Grill
Children’s Birthday
Children’s Menu
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Valley Lanes & Gimmicks
Bob Evans
Pizza Sam’s
Grove Tea Lounge
Roll Arena
Big Boy
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Thank you for voting us a Reader’s Choice winner. Proud to be servicing Midland and the surrounding areas since 1980.
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Timm’s Appliance! Sales & Service! 220 E. Main St, Downtown Midland • 989-835-5531
Thanks to all for voting us Best Sandwich!
134 E Main St • Midland (989) 837-7278 (989) 837-7278 www.amazingdeli.net amazingdeli.net
134 E Main Street DOWNTOWN - MIDLAND
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20% OFF TOTAL PURCHASE 9/30/14 844-510-1016 Thank You for Voting Cardinal Hospice a finalist in the 2021 Readers Choice
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Winner Best Snow Removal! Thank You for Voting Dice Contracting Best Snow Removal!
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Chili
Cocktail
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Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Wendy’s
Bar Oxygen
Beer & Brats
Diamond Jim’s
Coffee Shop (LOCAL)
Cook/Chef
winner
winner
Coffee Chaos Live Oak Coffeehouse
EMILIE RAE, SANFORD LAKE BAR AND GRILL
Gail Lanny’s Gage Graham, Primrose Retirement Grove Tea Lounge Kevin Ayotte, Red Oak
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You deserve a fresh start! Our firm is here to help you find a solution to your debt issues. Call today for your FREE consultation.
Elmylaw, P.C.
Serving Mid Michigan Debt ADvice • bAnkruptcy 989.625.0969 • www.coonandelmy.com • 3820 Isabella St (M-20), Midland
thank you so much to our wonderful customers. we opened 16 years ago to enjoy being part of downtown Midland.
You inspire us!
Cookie
Aviator S W E N Cookie NEWS Company winner
Reporting your news since 1858
Thank you for trusting us with your best friend’s care! 989-832-2595 • www.howl-a-dayresort.com
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Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe
Grateful for the privilege of serving you! woodlandpetresort.com
989-793-2882
howl-a-daypetresort.com
989-832-2595
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Cupcakes
Curbside
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Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Enjoy! Bakery
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
Meijer
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Delivery
Dessert
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Jet’s Pizza Pizza Sam’s Domino’s Pizza
Great Lakes Ice Cream Co. Grand Traverse Pie Company Heather & Holly
Dinner for $10 or under
Donuts
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Cops & Lanny’s Doughnuts Restaurant Headquarters Ya Ya’s Flame Broiled Chicken
Ace Hardware & Sports
The Taste of Midland
Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe
THANK YOU
for voting us Best Nursing Home and Best Assisted Living Facility in Midland. Book a tour today! 989.839.9800
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Family Friendly
French Fries
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Lanny’s Restaurant
Midland Brewing
Thank you for your continued support! We are honored to be among Midland’s top
Pizza Sam’s McDonald’s
Red Oak Family Restaurant
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Heating and Air Conditioning Local Plumbing Store & Plumber!
Bone Daddy’s
OUR OUR NAME NAME SAYS SAYS IT IT ALL! ALL! OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL!
Happy Hour
Hot Dog
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Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Beer & Brats Inc.
Diamond Jim’s
Costco Wholesale
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
Nate’s Cart
Ice Cream/Yogurt
Kid-friendly Restaurant
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Cottage Creamery Great Lakes Ice Cream Co. Dairy Queen
A&W
Pizza Sam’s Bob Evans Red Oak Family Restaurant
PLUMBING PLUMBING
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HVAC
HVAC HVAC
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Thank You for voting us Best Accounting Firm and Amy Hebert Best Accountant...
We are proud to work with the best clients everyday! 1618 Denver Street, Midland, MI 48640 989.486.3337
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Late Night Eats
Local Beer
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Taco Bell Big E’s Sports Grill
Midland Brewing Company
Sanford Lake Bar Applebee’s Grill + & Grill Bar WhichCraft Taproom Lunch Spot
Lunch under $10
winner
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Lanny’s Lanny’s Restaurant Restaurant Cafe Zinc
Amazing Deli
Proper Taco
The Taste of Midland
Meat Market
Mexican
winner
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LaLonde’s Market
Entre Amigos
Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets
The Taste of Midland
Sanford Food Center
Taco Universe at Black Creek
Voted #1 Burger! Thanks for voting us! Sports Bar Bar Bar Menu Breakfast Spot Bartender-Carrie
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Restaurant Food & Beverage New Restaurant
Outdoor Dining/ Patio
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Aster Farm to Table
The Creek Grill
The Taste of Midland
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Red Oak Family Restaurant
Cafe Zinc
Pizza
Place for Mixed Drinks
winner
winner
Pizza Sam’s Pizza Baker, LLC
Garden Center and Outdoor Living Thank You for VoTing us #1 Garden Center & #1 Out Door Furniture
2672 Eastman Road
Located 2 ½ Miles (North of Midland Mall)
989-835-4708
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Diamond Jim’s
Place to Buy Carryout Beer
Place to Buy Carryout Wine
winner
winner
Cork ‘N’ Ale Midland
Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC
Meijer
Meijer
www.maplehill-midland.com
Fall in love with a new brew
Bar Oxygen
Eastman Eastman Party Store Party Store Explore Michigan's best breweries at:
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Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese
Place to buy Meat
Place to buy Produce
Place to Buy Seafood
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Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets
Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets
LaLonde’s Market LaLonde’s Market Meijer
Sanford Food Center
Place to buy Steak
Places for Mixed Drinks
winner
LaLonde’s Market Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets
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Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Diamond Jim’s
Sanford Food Center
Bar Oxygen
Restaurant for Home Cooking
Restaurant for Seafood/Fish
winner
Lanny’s Restaurant Sanford Lake Bar & Grill The Creek Grill
winner
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Maru Sushi & Grill Lucky’s Steakhouse
Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets Midland Area Farmers Market
LaLonde’s Market Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets Costco Wholesale
Meijer Restaurant
Restaurant for Friendly Service
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Lucky’s Steakhouse Alex’s Railside Restaurant
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Molasses Smokehouse + Bar
Molasses Smokehouse + Bar
The Creek Grill
Restaurant for Steak
Romantic Dinner
winner
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Lucky’s Steakhouse
Gratzi Of Midland
Logan’s Roadhouse
Villa D’Alessandro & Tuscany Banquet Hall
ONe eighteen
Lucky’s Steakhouse
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Salad
Sandwich
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Olive Garden
Amazing Deli
Lucky’s Steakhouse
Firehouse Subs Eastman Ave
Diamond Jim’s
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Selection
Smokehouse
winner
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
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Aster Farm to table Restaurant
134 Ashman St. www.astermichigan.com
Thank You for Voting Aster #1 New Restaurant!!
NorthtowN CollisioN
& Auto Glass Molasses Smokehouse Your “Hometown” Body Shop Since 1989 + Bar winner
Big E’s Sports Grill Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC
Bone Daddy’s
Soup
Sports Bar
winner
winner
Panera Bread
989-750-7101
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Olvera’s BBQ (Food Truck)
Big E’s Sports Grill
Sanford Lake Bar Sanford Lake Bar & Grill & Grill Olive Garden Boulevard Italian Restaurant
thANk You MiDlAND for VotiNg us #1 Auto BoDY shop!
4394 N EAstMAN rD MiDlAND (989)835-5668
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Restaurant Food & Beverage Sushi
Vegan/Vegetarian
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Maru Sushi & Grill
Basil Thai Bistro
Fuji Sushi
Grove Tea Lounge
Genji Midland
Zitoon
Waiter/Waitress
Wine Bar
winner
winner
Haley H Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Kelly Saenz, Red Oak Family Restaurant Hope Abbe, Molasses
Whine Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
winner
Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC
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Shopping
etail shops are a dime a dozen when it comes to our region. From Midland to Saginaw County, our region does not come up short when it comes to offering a diverse set of stop and shops. There are boutiques to storefronts with products from jewelry to outdoor gear. While online businesses welcomed virtual
customers throughout the pandemic, our brick-and-mortar businesses have continuously adapted to various customer’s needs. Some businesses incorporated curbside services to offer a safe convenience during social distancing efforts. For more information about winners, visit www. ourmidland.com/readerschoice.
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Thank You, Midland! TRAVEL AGENCY #1 WINNER!
Our friendly professional staff appreciates your vote and your patronage! Celebrating 29 years of making travel dreams come true!
In Agora Square • 4975 Eastman Ave. • Midland • 832-1711
thank you for Voting us: #1 restaurant for home cooking #1 lunch spot #1 lunch under $10.00 #1 Dinner for $10.00 or under!! At Lanny’s, we are committed to providing our customers with excellent service, great food, and a comfortable family restaurant environment. We treat our customers like family! If you are looking for a restaurant where the food is delicious and your plate is plentiful, the coffee is hot and served quickly, and you feel right at home, come visit us at Lanny’s Restaurant. Bring your whole family or bring just yourself, either way, you’ll receive great service and great food!
BBQ Grills
Boutiques
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Ace Hardware & Sports Sanford Hardware The Home Depot
KTrip86 Boutique Serendipity Road Botanica Modern Market
4312 N. Saginaw Rd Midland MI 48640
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Shopping Carpet Stores
Cellular Phones/ Accessories
Children’s Clothing
Computer Store/ Repair
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Target
Computers To Go Compucom Computers
Everett Carpet Company
Verizon
Tri City Furniture
Verizon Authorized Retailer - TCC
D & R Floor Covering
AT&T Store
Plaid Mr. Giraffe Moustache’s Children’s Phone Boutique Repair Kohl’s
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Shopping Convenience Store
Counter Tops
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Eastman Party Store Owens Party Store Pineview
LeBeau Cabinets Designed By Julie Discount Store
winner
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Kroger
Dollar Tree
Ace Hardware & Sports
Target Dollar General Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Feed Store
Florist Shop
winner
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Cohoon’s Elevator Tractor Supply Co. Soldan’s Pet Supplies
There’s a reason homeownership is the foundation of the American Dream...
Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Curbside Service
Walmart Supercenter
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Smith’s Flowers and Gifts Village Green Hannah’s Flowers
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H P O T N I O G R R E A D P A E H L Y A O T O H GRAPHER Y NEWS’ P L K I ATY KILDE A D D N A L D E MI P H S U O O T O R E G R M A U PHY AWARD N D E N R A E S S HA THIS YEAR FROM THE MICHIGAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING:
• FIRST PLACE AND HONORABLE MENTION IN FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY • NO. 1 AND 2 IN NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
• NO. 1 AND 2 IN PHOTO STORY • NO. 1 AND 2 IN SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Shopping Furniture Store
Garden Center Greenhouse/Plants
Gift Shop
Grocery Store
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Tri City Furniture Amish Reflections Inc Dan Dan the Mattress Man
Maple Hill
Imagine That! A Local Begick Nursery & Artists Co-op Garden Center Roy Kutchey Greenhouses
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Coyer Candle Co. Botanica Modern Market
Meijer Kroger Sanford Food Center
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Shopping Health Food
Home Décor
Jewelry Store
Lawn Care Equipment
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Beyond Marshalls Southworth Ted’s Home Measure Jewelry & Lawn Bulk Foods Tri City Furniture Equipment ALDI Health Hut
JD Jewelers
Amish Reflections Inc Ginis Goldsmiths Custom Jeweler
Home to Best Columnist Editor Kate Hessling is the Division 3 2020 Best Columnist by the Michigan Press Association. Managing Editor Dan Chalk received honorable mention nods.
Ace Hardware & Sports Sanford Hardware
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Shopping Liquor Store
Local Hardware Store
winner
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Eastman Ace Party Store Hardware & Sports Oppermann’s Cork ‘N’ Ale
Fruitland Market
Sanford Hardware Gill-Roy’s Hardware / Stihl
Local Hardwood Floor Store
Locally Made Product
winner
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Sanford Hardware
Coyer Candle Co.
Everett Carpet & Flooring
Beyond Measure Bulk Foods
Supreme Floor Covering Inc.
Serendipity Road
Lumber/Building Supplies
Mattress
winner
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Sanford Hardware Lowe’s Home Improvement The Home Depot
Dan Dan the Mattress Man Mattress Firm Midland Tri City Furniture
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Shopping Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor Gear
Packing and Shipping
Paint and Supplies
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Dunham’s Sports
United States Postal Service
Ace Hardware & Sports
Two Men & a Truck
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
Maple Hill Lowe’s Home Improvement Walmart Garden Center
Little Forks UPS Store of Outfitters Midland Ace Hardware & Sports
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Shopping Pet Store
Place to Buy Pet Supplies
Place to Buy Shoes
Place to Buy Shoes Women’s Shoes
winner
winner
winner
winner
PetSmart
PetSmart
Tractor Supply Co.
Cohoon’s Elevator
Recreation Vehicles winner
Circle Quality Shoes
Circle Quality Shoes
Kohl’s
Kohl’s
Shoe Dept. Encore
Shoe Dept. Encore
Resale/Thrift Shop
Specialty Shop
winner
winner
Store for Something for Everyone in the Family
Soldan’s Pet Soldan’s Pet Supplies Supplies
A & S RV Center
Shelterhouse Resale Shop
Heather & Holly
Habitat for Beyond Measure Midland RV Sales Humanity ReStore Bulk Foods A & B Camperland What Goes Around Peel ‘n Pare Gifts Comes Around for the Kitchen Storefront Window Display
Tattoo Shop
Tools
winner
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winner
Ace Hardware & Sports Beyond Measure Bulk Foods Joyful Tantrum
Black Ball Tattoo
Sanford Hardware
Addictive Ink Tattoo Studio
Ace Hardware & Sports
VooDoo Tattoo
The Home Depot
winner
Marshalls Kohl’s Target
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MidMichigan Providers Voted 2021 Reader’s Choice Winners MidMichigan Health would like to congratulate all of the following health care providers and facilities for being selected as a 2021 Reader's Choice Award Winner. Thank you to all of the readers who voted to recognize these providers and services. We are proud to be part of a team that is bringing you excellent care. Providers Anas Alsara, M.D., Medical Oncology/Hematology
Tammy Phillips, M.D., Family Medicine
Megan K. Beasley M.D., Family Medicine
Kristin Raleigh, D.P.M., Podiatry
Thomas Bills, M.D., Psychiatry
Sandeep Rao, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology
Marina Bogdanovic, M.D., Psychiatry
Jessica Rausch, F.N.P.-B.C., Obstetrics/Gynecology
Rao S. Botta, Allergy & Immunology
Shawna Ruple, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology
David Buzanoski, M.D., Pediatrics
Neil Sheets, R.N., Emergency Department
Daniel Y. Danso, M..D, Oncology/Hematology
Scott A. Thiele, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology
Alex Dombrowski, M.D., Radiology
Kenneth Van Sumeren. P.A.-C., Internal Medicine
Mark Goethe, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery
Kevin Weaver, M.S.N., F.N.P.-B.C., Cardiovascular Surgery
Jennifer C. Grossman, D.O., Pediatrics
Lindsay M. Zeeb, M.D., Radiology
Jonathan Horbal, D.O., Allergy & Immunology
Facilities
Richard J. Horbal, M.D., Allergy & Immunology Mark D. Horness, M.D., Radiology Hugo Juarbe, M.D., Pediatrics Michelle R. Krieger, P.A.-C., Family Medicine Natalie L. Kroll, D.O., Obstetrics/Gynecology Todd E. Laughner, D.P.M., Podiatry Shannon Martin, D.O., Family Medicine Shane D. Martin, D.O., General Surgery Tina Mason, R.N., Peripheral Artery Disease Program Ben R. Mayne III, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery Krissa Michael, M.A., Heart and Vascular Center Heidi E. Monaghan, D.P.M., Podiatry Tammy Moore, R.N., Emergency Department John Murphy, D.O., Orthopedic Surgery
Center for Women's Health Chemotherapy & Infusion Services Family Medicine Associates, Pediatrics Family Practice Center Jackson & Bigelow MD-PC Midland Family Physicians PC MidMichigan Family Medicine, Campus Ridge Building MidMichigan Home Care MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology MidMichigan Pediatrics MidMichigan Urgent Care - Midland Rehabilitation Services
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