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Voted #1 Hearing Center!
Midland
989-839-8230 www.bierihearing.com
328 W. Wackerly St., Midland, MI 48640
Have you Heard the News? Bieri Hearing has New Owners! rs!
Over the last seven decades, thousands of patients have improved their quality of life through the skillful hands of our hearing healthcare professionals at Bieri Hearing Specialists. The legacy continues with our new owners Sarah Roggenbuck and Dr. Melissa Menzies. How Sarah and Melissa came to be the new owners is a story as unique as the extensive history of Bieri Hearing Specialists serving our community. The Bieri story began over 70 years ago with Gottlieb Bieri who was looking for a way to help his deaf-mute parents. While in his search, he found Sonotone hearing aids and began to grow his love for serving the hearing community. He instilled that love in his children, especially his youngest child and only daughter, Catherine Bieri. From a young age, Cathy was immersed in the hearing world by her father. From the age of 5, Cathy was at her father’s side in the office. Whether she was wearing a sign for “Free Hearing Tests” or walking the mail to the post office, she was proud to be a part of her father’s dream. Fueled by love for the industry, she went on to become a Doctor of Audiology and Speech Pathologist. After her father’s passing, Cathy took over as CEO of Bieri Hearing Specialists. It was Cathy’s mission that everyone with a hearing impairment receive quality care from a knowledgeable and caring staff so that they could live a better life. Cathy also had a mission to grow! She expanded from a small home office in Saginaw, to five offices across Mid-Michigan. As a pioneer in the industry, Cathy worked hard to set the standard for excellence in hearing health care and build her legacy! A year after celebrating Bieri’s 70th anniversary, Cathy passed away. Before that time, she had planned, prayed for, and handpicked her successors of Bieri Hearing. With over 40 years of combined experience, Sarah and Melissa have learned the value and importance of Patient Centered Hearing Health care and its all-encompassing effect on their patients’ lives. Driven by the desire to serve Cathy’s mission, Sarah and Melissa are committed to Honoring Cathy’s legacy by giving back to the very community that she dedicated her life to serving. Most importantly, we will continue to restore the joys of hearing in your lives and are happy to welcome new and returning patients in all five Bieri offices!
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Welcome to the 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards! As you can already see, we’ve made some changes. We wanted to give you a publication that is truly special and ref lects the character of the community. We hope you like it! We had another year of very high voter turnout with the great people of the Midland community voting for the businesses and professionals they love the most. This resulted in an extremely competitive year. The winning businesses listed in these pages are truly the best of the best. It is our privilege to be able to honor them and recognize the services they provide. But before we get to the winners, The Daily News wants to give a HUGE thank you to all of our readers. Simply put, without you this magazine would not be possible. Your continued support, and the time you invested in voting for your favorite businesses and people in each category, is appreciated. Our local businesses take a lot of pride in serving you and they appreciate your vote of confidence! This magazine goes far beyond
listing winners and finalists, however. It also serves as a resource for our community to help you discover the best places to eat, the top doctors and medical facilities to use and the outstanding professionals who provide services in the Midland area. You can use this magazine all year long, with confidence, knowing that people just like you have endorsed these local businesses. To all the winners and finalists, on behalf of the Daily News and our readers, I’d like to extend a very warm and hearty CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for helping make Midland, and the Great Lakes Bay Region, such a special community to do business in. We hope you enjoy the 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards! Best, Suzanne Readers’ Choice Awards | 3
4 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
Automotive Services Pages 6-7
Business & Professional Services Pages 8-12
Health & Fitness Pages 14-20
Home Services Pages 22-24
People Pages 26-28
Places Pages 30-32
Restaurant Food & Beverage Pages 34-38
Shopping Pages 40-42 Readers’ Choice Awards | 5
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
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Auto Detailer
Brake Shop
WINNER n Quality Truck
WINNER n The Detail
WINNER n Midland Auto Repair
& Auto Accessories
Shop
FINALISTS
• Auto Perfection • Higher Standards Automotive
• Quality Truck & Auto Accessories • Auto Innovations Detailing
Auto Body Shop
Auto Parts Store
WINNER n Chippewa
WINNER n Quality Truck
FINALISTS
Auto & Rentals
FINALISTS
• CD Dents • Northtown Collision
Auto Dealership Service Dept. WINNER n Feeny Chrysler
Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland
FINALISTS
• Garber Chevrolet Midland • Midland Ford
& Auto Accessories
FINALISTS
• Higher Standards Automotive • NAPA Auto Parts Midland Auto & Truck Supply
Automotive Repair WINNER n Midland
Auto Repair
FINALISTS
• Chippewa Auto & Rentals • Clear View Auto Glass • Higher Standards Automotive
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FINALISTS
• Chippewa Auto & Rentals • Higher Standards Automotive
New Car Dealership WINNER n Feeny Chrysler
Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland
FINALISTS
• Garber Chevrolet Midland • Midland Ford
New Car Salesperson WINNER n Nolan Larose
at Feeny CDJR
FINALISTS
• Vaughn Roten Midland Ford • Tom Harthousen Feeny Chrysler
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Place for an Oil Change
Towing Service
Used Car Salesperson
WINNER n Mid State
WINNER n Jon Spedowski
FINALISTS
• Higher Standards Automotive • Valvoline Instant Oil Change
FINALISTS • Cole’s Wrecker Service & Garage • Kreager Towing
FINALISTS • Vaughn Roten Midland Ford • Don Ferguson Garber Chevrolet
Tire Shops
Used Car Dealership
WINNER n Quality Truck
WINNER n Feeny Chrysler
FINALISTS
FINALISTS • Garber Chevrolet Midland • Midland Ford
WINNER n Midland
Towing
Auto Repair
& Auto Accessories
• Higher Standards Automotive • Belle Tire
at Feeny
Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland
THANK YOU everyone for your votes and support for Best Alterations Shop
Thank You Midland
for voting the Best Lounge/Night Club/Sports Bar/ Pub!! Best Bartender Beth Siegreen! And Best Soup & Appetizer!! And thank you for voting us Finalist in the following categories:
* Bridal & Formal Wear Specialist * Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation Readers’ Choice winner 6 years in a row. ~ CHERYL LANPHIERD ~
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Breakfast Spot Burger Children’s Menu French Fries Waiter/Waitress - April Murray
2023 READERS’
CHOICE
AWARDS
Hot Dog Cook/Chef - Elizabeth Barringer Lunch Spot Salad
STOP IN AND SEE WHAT THE BUZZ IS ALL ABOUT! Open Breakfast Lunch and Dinner. Over 50 Years Strong.
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Accountant
Attorney
Barber
WINNER n Kevin Jajo CPA
WINNER n Brandon
WINNER n Mike Hopkins,
FINALISTS • Jennifer Milks, Keenoy’s Tax and Accounting • John Haag - Yeo & Yeo
Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center
FINALISTS
Alterations WINNER n Cheryl’s Alterations
& More
FINALISTS • Beth’s Alterations Quilts & Gifts • Sew Lovely Alterations
Appliance Repair WINNER n Timm’s Appliance
Repair
FINALISTS
• Samaritan Appliance Sales and Service • Kline’s Appliance & Refrigeration Service
• Todd M. Gambrell Gambrell and Associates • Wendy Kanar, Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC
Bank WINNER n Isabella Bank
Irish’s Barber Shop
FINALISTS
• Bert Wojda, VIP Styling • Keith Woods, Mallery’s Barber Shop
Career Training/Tech School WINNER n Education and
Training Connection Midland
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
• Huntington Bank • Horizon Bank
• Ross Medical Education Center • ACEA
Bankruptcy Attorney
Children’s Daycare
WINNER n Elmylaw, P.C.
WINNER n Longview Early
FINALISTS
• Adam Bruski - Warner Norcross & Judd LLP • Daniel J. Cline Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC
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Childhood Center
FINALISTS
• Early Explorers Child Care and Learning Center • Heaven’s Elect Christian Learning
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES College/University
Criminal Law Attorney
Divorce & Family Attorney
WINNER n Delta College -
WINNER n Stephen E. Durance,
WINNER n Neill Family
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Main Campus
• Central Michigan University • Northwood University
Attorneys at Law
• Gower Law PLC • John Wilson, Wilson Law
Credit Union
Dance Studio
WINNER n Dow Credit
WINNER n Elite Arts
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Union
• Members First Credit Union • Wildfire Credit Union
“Thank you to the Greater Midland Area Community for your continued support!”
Company, LLC
• Dean/Black School of Performing Arts, Inc. • Tracy’s Dance & Tumbling LLC
Attorney, PLLC Midland, MI
FINALISTS
• John Wilson, Wilson Law • Courtney Thom, Brown & Thom Law Firm PLC
Doggy Daycare WINNER n Howl-A-Day Resort FINALISTS
• Dog Haven Ranch • Paula’s Pet Sitting
THANK YOU FOR VOTING MIDLAND SOCCER CLUB
Readers’ Choice Awards | 9
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Financial Planner
Insurance Agent
Mortgage Company
WINNER n Kevin Spencer -
WINNER n Blain Anderson,
WINNER n Academy Mortgage
Edward Jones
FINALISTS
• Doak Stolz at Stifel • Amy Hebert, Hebert Wealth Advisors
Financial Services WINNER n Stifel FINALISTS
Bone and Bailey Insurance
FINALISTS
• Missy Noykos, Bone and Bailey Insurance • Erika Garrison, Garrison Family Agency
Investment Broker
• Dow Credit Union • Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.
WINNER n Doak Stolz
Hotel
FINALISTS
WINNER n The H Hotel FINALISTS
• Holiday Inn Midland, an IHG Hotel • Hampton Inn Midland
Insurance Agency WINNER n Bone & Bailey
Insurance Agency, Inc.
FINALISTS
• Ieuter Insurance Group • Arbury Insurance Agency
at Stifel
• Amy Hebert, Hebert Wealth Advisors • Dana Gibbs, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.
Investment Firm
FINALISTS
• Total Home Lending • Dow Credit Union
Nail Salon/Nail Tech WINNER n Bombshell
Salon & Spa
FINALISTS
• Sam Nguyen Modern Nails • Nicole Miller Bombshell
Non-profit WINNER n Humane Society
of Midland County
FINALISTS
• Cancer Services • Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region
WINNER n Stifel FINALISTS
• Hebert Wealth Advisors LLC • Dow Credit Union
Loan Officer WINNER n Stephanie
Geiersbach Academy Mortgage
FINALISTS
• Joseph Gracia Total Home Lending • Brad Schalk Total Home Lending
Packing & Shipping WINNER n The UPS Store
in Midland
FINALISTS
• Rush Print ‘n Pack • Staples
Pet Boarding Kennel WINNER n Howl-A-Day
Resort
FINALISTS
• Foxbrook Kennel • Lucky Dog Farm
10 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
THANK YOU READERS
FOR VOTING FOR US
9 YEARS IN A ROW!
VOTED MIDLAND’S #1 Choice for PT 7 Years Running!
RENUE PHYSICAL THERAPY - MIDLAND 2524 W. Wackerly St. Phone: (989) 423-1240 www.renuept.com/midland
989-631-6252 blasyelectric.com
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Pet Groomer or Grooming WINNER n FurBabies FINALISTS
• Muddy Pups • Howl-a-Day Resort
Preschool WINNER n Hidden
Treasures Preschool
FINALISTS
• Longview Early Childhood Center • Nature Preschool at Chippewa Nature Center
Real Estate Agency WINNER n CENTURY 21
Signature Realty Midland
FINALISTS
• RE/MAX of Midland (Michigan) • Modern Realty
Real Estate Agent WINNER n Teresa Quintana -
Century 21 Signature Realty
FINALISTS
• Amber Wilson, Century 21 Signature Realty • Christina Reimer RE/Max of Midland
Reception Hall/ Banquet Facility WINNER n The H Hotel
Veterinarian WINNER n Midland Animal
Clinic
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Stylist or Beauty Salon
Wills/Trust & Estate Planning Attorney
• Villa D’Alessandro & Tuscany Banquet Hall • Apple Mountain
WINNER n Jenni Ullery
at Northwest Hairstyling
• Dr Janet Sherwood, Eastman Animal Hospital • River Rock Animal Hospital
WINNER n Brandon
Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center
FINALISTS
• The Beauty Spot Esthetics • Cooper & Co Salon Group
Tax Preparer WINNER n Litherland Tax
FINALISTS
• Todd Gambrell, Gambrell and Associates • Wendy Kanar, Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC
& Accounting Services
FINALISTS
• Kevin Jajo, CPA • Smith and Company • Stephen Midcalf, CPA
Title Company WINNER n Superior Title
& Settlement
FINALISTS
• Diversified National Title • Crossroads Title Agency
12 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Alternative Medicine
Chiropractor
Dentist
WINNER n True Motion
WINNER n True Motion
WINNER n McLaren Dental
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Chiropractic Group
FINALISTS
• Wellness Within Family Chiropractic • Preferred Chiropractic of Midland
Assisted Living WINNER n Meridian
Acres
FINALISTS
• King’s Daughters Home • Primrose Retirement Community of Midland
Children’s Dentist WINNER n McLaren Dental
Associates
FINALISTS
• Dr Jessica Bentoski • Hassan & Liu Dental Care
Chiropractic Group
• Wellness Within Family Chiropractic • Preferred Chiropractic of Midland
Counseling Services WINNER n Rachel Ensign,
Counselor, LLPC, MS, EMDR, Still Water Professional Counseling
FINALISTS
• Sara Knutson Middle Path, Midland MI • Partners in Change Psychological & Community Services, PLC
Associates
• Paul Anderson DDS • Dr. Kathryn Winkel DDS
Dermatologist WINNER n Nash
Dermatology
FINALISTS
• H2 Dermatology • Remi Hamel, MD
Emergency Care Center/ Urgent Care WINNER n MyMichigan
Medical Center Midland
FINALISTS
• Midland Express Urgent and Family Care • New Hope Urgent Care of Midland
14 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
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Midland
Yup, We Can Print That Custom Calendars • Marketing Materials • Flyers Business Cards • Invitations & Postcards Presentations & Reports • Brochures & Menus Copies & Documents • Letterhead & Notepads Laminating • Banners, Posters & Signs • Yard Signs
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THANK YOU MIDLAND!
WINNER FOR: FINALIST FOR: • Construction Company • Best Place to Work • Deck & Patio Contractor • Home Builder • Remodeling Contractor (Midland’s 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, • Roofing Contractor 2022 & 2023 Readers Choice Awards) • Siding Contractor • Window Contractor
www.orvoshbuilders.com
2014 N Saginaw Road, Midland (989) 835-6050
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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Family Doctor
Home Health Services
Martial Arts
WINNER n Tammy Phillips,
WINNER n Great Lakes
WINNER n Midland Gracie
MyMichigan Family Medicine
Home Care Unlimited LLC
Jiu-Jitsu
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
• Promedica Heartland Health Care Center • Season’s Change
• Che Ko & Grey Wolf Martial Arts Academies • Lim’s Tae Kwon Do Academy
Gym/Fitness Center
Hospice
Massage Therapy
WINNER n Edge Fitness
WINNER n MyMichigan
WINNER n True Motion
• Dr J. Aloff - Midland Family Physicians • Dr. Samantha Haken, MD
and Training Headquarters
FINALISTS
• Balanced InMotion • Allied Group Fitness
Hearing Center WINNER n Bieri Hearing
Specialists
FINALISTS
• Allied Hearing • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center
Home Care Agency WINNER n Right at Home
FINALISTS
• Promedica Hospice serving Northeastern Michigan • The Care Team Home Health and Hospice
FINALISTS
Hospital
WINNER n CareLinc Medical
WINNER n MyMichigan
Medical Center Midland
FINALISTS
• Covenant HealthCare Michigan • Select Specialty Hospital
FINALISTS
• Great Lakes Home Care Unlimited LLC • Christian Home Services Inc
Chiropractic Group
Hospice
Independent Living/ Retirement Community WINNER n King’s Daughters
Home
FINALISTS
• Independence Village Midland • Primrose Retirement Community of Midland
• Bohemian Feelz • Preferred Chiropractic of Midland
Medical Supplies
Equipment & Supply
FINALISTS
• Great Lakes Pharmacy of Midland • CVS
Nurse WINNER n Ashlyn Davis,
MyMIchigan Medical Center Midland
FINALISTS
• Laken Parsons (MyMichigan ICU & The IV Lounge) • Izzy Pack-Infusion Nurse MyMichigan Cancer Center
16 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
Thank you for voting us
#1 Assisted Living and #1 Nursing Homes / Skilled Nursing Facility.
2905 Meridian Road, Sanford, MI 48657 Readers’ Choice Awards | 17
H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Nurse Practitioner
Ophthalmologist
Orthodontist
WINNER n Rachel Kruger,
WINNER n Dr. Christopher
WINNER n Dr. Douglas Ford -
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
MyMichigan Health Observation Unit
FINALISTS
• Jessica Rausch, MidMichigan OBGYN • Jaime Makela ICU MyMichigan
Nursing Homes or Skilled Nursing Facility WINNER n Meridian Acres
Bigelow, M.D.
• James L. Jackson, MD, FACS • Bay Eye Care
Optometrist WINNER n Dr. Lisa Daws,
Midland Eye Care
• Dr Amy Buchanan Mid Michigan Eye Care • Dr. Paul Kimball Full Circle Vision
OB/GYN
Optometry Practice
WINNER
WINNER n Midland Eye
n Dr Shawna
Ruple (MidlandMidmichigan OBGYN)
FINALISTS
• Dr. Kym Gohn, MidMichigan Ob-Gyn • Dr. Scott Thiele at MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology
Oncologist WINNER n Daniel Y. Danso, MD FINALISTS
• Dr. Thomas Regenbogen, MD • Rajesh P. Kotecha, MD
• Andrew Grillo-Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics • Dr. Dale Davis, DDS, Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics
Orthopedic Surgeon WINNER n Nicholas Post-
Vasold Foot & Ankle Specialists of Mid-Michigan
FINALISTS
• King’s Daughters Home • Brittany Manor
FINALISTS
Advantage Ortho
Care
FINALISTS
• Mid-Michigan Eye Care • Bay Eye Care Center
Oral Surgeon WINNER n Dr. Nicole Stehle
Midland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Midland MI
FINALISTS
• Dr Richard Poupard • Christopher Kittle, DDS
FINALISTS
• John V. Murphy, DO • Dr. Kristin Rae Raleigh, MD Foot & Ankle Specialists of Mid-Michigan
Outpatient Medical Facility WINNER n MyMichigan Medical
Center Midland
FINALISTS
• Covenant Hospital • Riecker Surgery Center
Pediatrician WINNER n Dr Hugo Juarbe M.D.
- Family Medicine Associates
FINALISTS
• Dr. David Buzanoski, M.D., MyMichigan • Dr Jennifer Grossman DO
18 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
Thank You Midland For Voting Us:
989-496-3940 www.valleylanesmi.com
#1 Place to Celebrate a Birthday! #1 Place for Childrens Birthday
And Finalist in Family Fun Night for both Valley Lanes & Gimicks! Readers’ Choice Awards | 19
H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Pharmacist
Physician Assistant
Registered Nurse
WINNER n Steve Foy (Meijer)
WINNER n Devon Fenner,
WINNER n Laken Parsons - ICU
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
• Gilda Clara Padron-Layuno Walmart Pharmacy • Josh Shinkel - Kroger
Physical Therapist WINNER n Alicia Heading -
Renue Physical Therapy
FINALISTS
• Kara Martindale, Renue Physical Therapy • Ajay Middha - Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialist
PA-C, MyMichigan Sleep Clinic
• Chelsea Bruns, P.A.-C. Midland Professional Suites • Tim Risnes PAMyMichigan ICU
Podiatrist WINNER n Dr Heidi Monaghan,
Foot & Ankle Specialists of Mid-Michigan
FINALISTS • Dr. Todd Laughner, Midland Podiatry Associates • Kristin Raleigh, Foot & Ankle Specialists of Mid-Michigan
MyMichigan & IV Lounge
• Larissa Rapin, MidMichigan obgyn • Ashlyn Davis, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
Surgeon WINNER n Nicholas Post-
Vasold, DPM
FINALISTS
• Omar Marar, St. Mary’s of Michigan • Dr. John Murphy, MyMichigan
Yoga Studio WINNER n Allied Group Fitness FINALISTS
• Midland Yoga Co-Op • BALANCED Pilates and Wellness Boutique
20 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
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HOME SERVICES
Carpet Cleaners
Electrician
Home & Bathroom Showcase
WINNER n Bear Carpet
WINNER n Blasy Electric
WINNERS n DeWitt Lumber
FINALISTS
n LeBeau Cabinets
Cleaning & Water Restoration
FINALISTS
• Modernistic Cleaning & Restoration • Stanley Steemer
Construction Company WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS
• MJ Sweebe Builders LLC • Kirkland Property Solutions
Countertops WINNER n LeBeau Cabinets FINALISTS
• Church Electric • Trahan Electric Inc
Fencing Contractor WINNER n KJP Sales FINALISTS
• Midland Fence Co Inc • Sampson Fence Company
Hardwood Floor WINNER n Tri City Furniture FINALISTS
• Everett Carpet & Flooring • D & R Floor Covering
FINALIST
• Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Home Builder WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS
• Lifestyle Home Builder & Design LLC • Cobblestone Home Builders
Kitchen & Bath Showroom WINNER
n LeBeau Cabinets FINALISTS
• DeWitt Lumber • Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Heating and Air Conditioning
• DeWitt Lumber • Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Deck & Patio Contractor
WINNER n Beauchamp’s
Kitchen Cabinets
WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS
• MJ Sweebe Builders LLC • KJP Sales
Heating & Cooling
FINALISTS
• Wild’s Plumbing Heating & Air • All Seasons Heating & Cooling
WINNER n DeWitt Lumber FINALISTS
• LeBeau Cabinets • Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery
22 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
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HOME SERVICES Landscaper
Place for Home Decorating
Siding Contractor
WINNER n Reder Landscaping
WINNER n Tri City Furniture
WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Lawn Care
Plumber
Small Engine Repair
WINNER n Jason Tasior - Local
WINNER n Wild’s Plumbing &
WINNER n Ted’s Home & Lawn
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Lawn Care Equipment Sales & Services
Remodeling Contractor
WINNER n Ace Hardware &
WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc
• Jason Tasior - Local Labor • Servinski Sod Service
Labor
• Servinski Sod Service • Landscape Craftsmen
Sports
FINALISTS
• Sanford Hardware • Ted’s Home & Lawn Equipment
• Godwin’s Furniture & Mattress • Midland Furniture Garage
Heating
• A+ Plumbing and Mechanical • Brubaker Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
FINALISTS
• MJ Sweebe Builders LLC • Chad Moody Building & Remodeling LLC
• MJ Sweebe Builders • Francis Builders
Equipment
• Finney’s Part Depot • Cendant Equipment Rental
Window Contractor WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS
• MJ Sweebe Builders • Clear Vision Windows and Siding • Laurence Smith Window & Door
Roofing Contractor WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS
• Harding Builders • Chad Moody Building & Remodeling LLC
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PEOPLE
Coach
Fire Fighter
Police Officer
WINNER n David McDonald
WINNER n Jake Sira / Midland
WINNER n MSP Trooper Grant
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Preschool Teacher
EMT
Local Elected Official
WINNER n Jake Sira /
WINNER n Lee Kilbourn -
Midland High Girls Basketball
FINALISTS
• Vaughn Roten-MAYFL • Jamie Smith at Meridian High School
Midland Fire Department
FINALISTS
• Jerome Township • Steven MerrillDow emergency services
Favorite Loons Player WINNER n Clayton
Kershaw
FINALISTS
• Damon Keith • Luis Yanel Diaz
Fire Department
• Jake Cole JTFD • Kevin Bettendorf Edenville Township
Nesbitt
• Myron Greene and Midland County Sheriff’s Dept • Tyler H City of Midland
WINNER n Sherry Clarkson,
Chippewa Nature Center
Auburn Mayor
FINALISTS
• Alex Clark - Delta College Board of Trustees • Kristen McDonald Rivet Michigan’s 35th Senate District
Local Musician WINNER n Hailey Allen FINALISTS
• Elijah Skutt • Rick Maida
FINALISTS
• Sarah Crawford Heavens Elect Christian Learning Center • Cathy Agle Longview Early Childhood Center
Radio/TV Personality WINNER
n MATT AND ADAM Z93 FINALISTS
• Jodi Kerry 94.5 • Mike Avery - Outdoors
26 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
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THANK YOU MIDLAND!
NEW CAR AUTO DEALERSHIP USED CAR AUTO DEALERSHIP NEW CAR SALESPERSON Nolan LaRose USED CAR SALESPERSON Jon Spedowski AUTO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT Feeny has been making car buying fun for over 30 years! We’re your premier Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealer in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Readers’ Choice Awards | 27
PEOPLE Teacher K-12
Volunteer
Worship Leader
WINNER n Susie Hollingshead /
WINNER n Teresa Quintana -
WINNER n Steve Lampi
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
St. Brigid Catholic School
FINALISTS
• Kara Lacey, Bullock Creek • Mrs. Parker, Chestnut Hill Elementary
Sanford
• Kris Killinger Saint Brigid Catholic School • Brittni Booker at Chaos Coordinated
Messiah Lutheran
• Fr. Rob Howe at Blessed Sacrament • Fr. Andy Booms St. Brigid of Kildare
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Best Insurance Agency Bone & Bailey Insurance Agency and Best Insurance Agent, Blain Anderson.
Proud to serve the Midland Community!
989.631.3511 • boneandbailey.com
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PLACES
Business with Friendly Employees
Government Office Customer Service
WINNER n Compass
WINNER n Jennifer Anway
Marketing Results
FINALISTS
• Allied HR Solutions • Renue Physical Therapy Midland
Date Night WINNER n Molasses
Smokehouse and Bar
FINALISTS
• Gratzi Midland • Code Breakers Escape and Puzzle Rooms
Family Fun Night WINNER n Code Breakers
Escape and Puzzle Rooms
FINALISTS
• Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center • Gimmicks For Food & Fun
Register of Deeds
FINALISTS
• Midland County Parks & Rec • Midland County Treasurer
High School Mascot WINNER n Chargers -
Dow High School
FINALISTS
• Chemics Midland High School • Lancers Bullock Creek High School
Local Event WINNER n River Days FINALISTS
• Dinner on Main, Cancer Services • Midland Yard Sales
Locally Owned Business WINNER n Compass
Marketing Results
FINALISTS
• Dive & Glide ~ SCUBA, Snorkel & Travel (Midland) • Allied HR Solutions
New Business WINNER n US Coney
and Cone
FINALISTS
• Allied Group Fitness • Brinstar Arcade Bar and Grill
Place to Buy a Christmas Tree WINNER n Kluck Nursery
Inc
FINALISTS
• Red Barn Tree Farm • Warren Homestead Tree Farm LLC
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OPHTHALMOLOGISTS: David W. Burk, M.D.
Thank you for Voting for us!
OPTOMETRISTS: Michael J. Brewer, O.D.
Robert W. Graham, D.O.
Kristin M. Sansburn, O.D.
1715 E. Ashman St., Midland, MI 48642
989-631-9140
Two locations to better Serve you!
116 N. Tuscola Rd., Bay City, MI 48708
989-892-9595
Midland, THANK YOU for voting U.S. Coney and Cone #1 in ALL these categories! #1 Burger
#1 Children’s Menu
#1 Hot Dog
#1 French Fries
#1 Ice Cream
#1 Lunch Spot
#1 Cook/Chef
#1 Restaurant
#1 New Business
#1 Sandwich 601 S. Saginaw Suite 2 Midland, MI Readers’ Choice Awards | 31
PLACES Place to Celebrate a Birthday Place to Worship WINNER n Valley Lanes Family
Entertainment Center
WINNER n Blessed Sacrament
Catholic Church
FINALISTS
• Chippewa Nature Center • The Playground (indoor playground)
• Saint Brigid of Kildare of Midland Catholic Church • Midland Free Methodist Church
Place to Volunteer
Seasonal Fall Activity
WINNER n Humane Society of
WINNER n Leaman’s Green
FINALISTS
Midland County
FINALISTS
Applebarn
FINALISTS
• Chippewa Nature Center • Midland’s Open Door
• Fall Harvest Festival at Chippewa Nature Center • High School Football
Place to Work
Summer Camp
WINNER n Allied HR Solutions
WINNER n Nature Day Camp
FINALISTS
• DeWitt Lumber • Orvosh Builders, Inc
at Chippewa Nature Center
FINALISTS
• Camp Neyati • Greater Midland Community Center
Veteran Owned Business WINNER n Midland Local FINALISTS
• Flying Trout Catering • K9 Ops
Wedding Venue WINNER n Dow
Gardens
FINALISTS
• The H Hotel • Apple Mountain
Youth Sports Club WINNER n Midland Soccer
Club
FINALISTS
• Midland Area Youth Football League • Bullock Creek Youth Football
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RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE Appetizer
Barista
Breakfast Spot
WINNER n Boulevard Lounge
WINNER n Emily Cummings
WINNER n Laskos Restaurant
FINALISTS
• Sanford Lake Bar & Grill • Ryders Bar & Grill
Asian Cuisine WINNER n China Palace
Restaurant
FINALISTS
• Maru Sushi & Grill • Pi’s Asian Express
Bakery WINNER n Inspired
Confections
FINALISTS
• The Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe • Aviator Cookie Company
at Boomerang
FINALISTS
• Alix Campbell at Creation • Linda at Eastman Biggby
Bartender WINNER n Beth Siegreen -
Boulevard Lounge
FINALISTS
• Tammy Haupt Sanford Lake Bar and Grill • Danielle Hale Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
BBQ or Ribs or Smokehouse WINNER n Smokin Charlie’s
Famous BBQ
FINALISTS
• Big O Burgers & Barbecue • Molasses Smokehouse and Bar
FINALISTS
• Boulevard Lounge • M’s Cafe
Brewery WINNER n Three Bridges
Distillery & Taproom
FINALISTS
• Midland Brewing Company • Mi Element Grains and Grounds
Burger WINNER n U.S. Coney & Cone FINALISTS
• Boulevard Lounge • O’s Pub & Grill
Cake Shop WINNER n Sweet Me Off My
Feet LLC
FINALISTS
• The Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe • Enjoy! Bakery
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T E
We would like to thank our patients and their families for voting us Best Veterinarian Clinic.
Thank you Midland!
Connie Moll, DVM • Susan Johnson-Wendt, DVM, CVA Karen Mikols, DVM • Katherine Manley, DVM Laura Seibert, DVM • Sarah Hodges, DVM • Sue Berg, DVM
For Voting Us Best BBQ or Ribs or Smokehouse Authentic Texas BBQ Delicious Smoked BBQ Ribs Brisket Pulled Pork & More! Family owned & operated.
989-631-0220
1500 East Patrick Road
www.midlandanimalcl.com
Thank you to all who voted! We find life in Christ by: WORSHIP Finalist-Best Place to Worship Sunday Mass 9am, 11:30am and 5:30pm
Thank You from our Board Certified Oral Surgeons: Midland:
989-839-9979
Dr. Richard J. Poupard, Dr. Nicole E. Stehle and Dr. Jennifer L. Beaudin
Mt. Pleasant:
989-773-8065 midlandomfs.com
2023 READERS’
CHOICE
AWARDS
SERVICE Fr. Andy Booms - Finalist-Best Worship Leader Kris Killinger - Finalist-Best Volunteer EDUCATION
Congratulations to Susie Hollingshead Winner-Best K-12 Educator 2023 Registration still available K-8th grade. Call today for a tour! (989) 835-9481 www.stbrigid-midland.org Readers’ Choice Awards | 35
RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Caterer
Cook/Chef
Hot Dog
WINNER n Flying Trout
WINNER n Andy Widmer at US
WINNER n U.S. Coney
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Catering
• YAYA’S Flame Broiled Chicken • Molasses Smokehouse and Bar
Chicken Wings WINNER n Sanford Lake Bar &
Grill
FINALISTS
• Winner Winner • Red Oak Family Restaurant
Children’s Birthday WINNER n Valley Lanes Family
Entertainment Center
FINALISTS
• The Playground • Greater Midland Community Center
Children’s Menu WINNER n US Coney and Cone
Coney and Cone
• Elizabeth Barringer (Boulevard Lounge) • Tyler Bartlett at Ryders Bar and Grill
Craft Beer WINNER n Three Bridges
Distillery & Taproom
FINALISTS
• WhichCraft Taproom • Midland Brewing Company
Cupcakes WINNER n Lil Sis Cakes FINALISTS
• The Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe • Enjoy! Bakery
Donuts WINNER n Ace Hardware &
Sports - Cops & Doughnuts
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Coffee Shop
French Fries
WINNER n The Coffee Grounds
WINNER n US Coney and Cone
• Boulevard Lounge • Big Boy
Shoppe
FINALISTS
• Coffee Chaos • Boomerang Coffee Lounge
• Grove Tea Lounge • Tim Hortons
FINALISTS
• Boulevard Lounge • Winner Winner
and Cone
• Boulevard Lounge • Amazing Deli
Ice Cream / Yogurt WINNER n U.S. Coney
and Cone
FINALISTS
• Cottage Creamery • Great Lakes Ice Cream Co.
Lounge / Night Club / Sports Bar / Pub WINNER n Boulevard Lounge FINALISTS
• Sanford Lake Bar & Grill • Big E’s Sports Grill
Lunch Spot WINNER n US Coney
and Cone
FINALISTS
• Boulevard Lounge • Winner Winner
Meat Market WINNER n LaLonde’s
Market
FINALISTS
• Jack’s Fruit & Meat Market • Sanford Food Center
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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Sandwich
WINNER n Entre Amigos
WINNER n US Coney
WINNER n US Coney and Cone
FINALISTS
• Proper Taco • Elviras Mexican Restaurant
New Restaurant WINNER n Big O Burgers &
Barbecue
FINALISTS
and Cone
FINALISTS
• Lucky’s Steakhouse • Sanford Lake Bar & Grill
Romantic Dinner WINNER n Gratzi Midland
• Veedu Indian Kitchen & Lounge FINALISTS • Winner Winner • Villa D’Alessandro & Tuscany Banquet Hall • ONe eighteen
Pizza
WINNER n Pizza Baker, LLC FINALISTS
• Pizza Sam’s • Pizza Dude - Midland
Salad WINNER n YAYA’S Flame
Broiled Chicken!
FINALISTS
• Winner Winner • Boulevard Lounge
FINALISTS
• Amazing Deli • Winner Winner
Soup WINNER n Boulevard Lounge FINALISTS
• Sanford Lake Bar & Grill • Antonio’s Restaurant and Bar
Waiter/Waitress WINNER n Rebecca Huber,
Bob Evans
FINALISTS
• Trenton Hindsman at US Coney and Cone • April Murray (Boulevard Lounge)
38 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023
VOTED #1 IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
2023 READERS’
CHOICE
AWARDS
Home Improvement Center • Kitchen Cabinets • Home & Bathroom Showcase Thank You Midland for voting us your #1 Home Improvement Center, #1 Kitchen Cabinets and #1 Home & Bathroom Showcase in this years Readers Choice. It lets us know that we’re doing the things that are important to you and doing them right! We appreciate and value you and your business. It’s our pleasure to help you in all your building and home improvement needs.
1875 Airport Road, Midland • 989.837.2110 Voted Best Place
Thank you
so much for voting us Best Bridal Boutique! We feel so blessed and supported. It is truly an honor to serve the women of our community in this way!
for Antiques
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Finalist in Gym/Fitness Center! Thank you for voting and supporting us! Classes at Edison’s Smart Fitness, Trailside & Sanford Senior Center
New Class Locations! Trailside Senior Center, Sanford Senior Center and on Zoom
Balanced InMotion Shelley Mowery, 989-513-6351
Thank You Midland! Big O Burgers voted #1 Best New Restaurant!
DINE-IN · TAKEOUT Wackerly Square • 111 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48640 Phone: (989) 750-7080
THANK YOU! Midland 1985
Thanks to all for for voting us Best Sandwich! Thank you Voting for us! ourmidland.com
2023 READERS’
CHOICE
AWARDS
134 E Main St • Midland (989) 837-7278 amazingdeli.net
KJP SALES INC. CELEBRATING 38 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Now estimating for winter work Fences • Decks and Porches • Gazebos and Pavilions • Remodeling Accessibility • Arbors and Pergolas • Outdoor Furniture
989-835-4500 915 E. Isabella Rd. • Midland kjpsales.com
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SHOPPING
Antiques
Feed Store
Grocery Store
WINNER n Rose’s Cast Iron &
WINNER n Nature Niche
WINNER n Jacks Fruit & Meat
Customs
FINALISTS
• Fantastic Finds • The Sanford Antique Mall
Boutiques WINNER n Sassy & Chic
Boutique
• Tractor Supply Co. • Soldan’s Pet Supplies
Florist Shop WINNER n Flowers From the
Heart
Bridal Shop WINNER n Three Diamonds
Bridal Boutique
FINALISTS
• Bliss Bridal Boutique • Unique Bridal Boutique
Carpet and Flooring Stores WINNER n Tri City Furniture FINALISTS
• Everett Carpet & Flooring • D & R Floor Covering
FINALISTS
• LaLonde’s Market • Sanford Food Center
Health Food WINNER n Beyond Measure
Bulk Foods
FINALISTS
• Randi’s Green Thumb FINALISTS Plants & Flowers • Great Gifts, Arts, Antiques, And • Hannah’s Flowers Handmades • Serendipity Road
Markets
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
• Health Hut • Nature’s Gift Organic Market
Furniture Store
Home Décor
WINNER n Tri City Furniture
WINNER n Tri City Furniture
FINALISTS
• Amish Reflections • Dan Dan the Mattress Man
Garden Center Greenhouse/Plants
FINALISTS
• Great Gifts, Arts, Antiques, And Handmades • My Secret Garden
Home Improvement Center
WINNER n Nature Niche
WINNER n DeWitt Lumber
FINALISTS
FINALISTS • Ace Hardware & Sports • Sanford Hardware
• The Auburn Greenhouses • Warmbier Farms
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#1 Hardwood Floor #1 Place for Home Decorating #1 Carpet & Flooring Stores $
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Mattresses • Flooring
Hours: Mon. - Fri 10am-6 pm Sat. 10 am- 5pm
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For all your flooring needs, including LVT, Laminate & Wood. STOP IN & SEE US!
THANK YOU MIDLAND!
gambrelllaw.com 2023 READERS’
CHOICE
AWARDS
Todd Gambrell, Attorney at Law 1605 Ashman • Midland, MI 48640
Excelling in Value, Quality and Customer Service in Midland for Over 70 Years!
Downtown Midland • 835-7191 • www.everettcarpetandflooring.com Readers’ Choice Awards | 41
SHOPPING Local Hardware Store
Pet Store
WINNER n Ace Hardware &
WINNER n Soldan’s Pet
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Mattress
Place to Buy Shoes
WINNER n Tri City Furniture
WINNER n Circle Quality Shoes
FINALISTS
FINALISTS
Sports
• Sanford Hardware • Gill-Roy’s Hardware / Stihl
• Dan Dan the Mattress Man • Benchley’s Amish Furniture & Gifts
Paint and Supplies WINNER n Ace Hardware &
Sports
FINALISTS
• Sherwin-Williams Paint Store • The Home Depot
Supplies
• PetSmart • Cohoon’s Elevator
• Shoe Dept. Encore • Kohl’s
Resale/Thrift Shop WINNER n Shelterhouse
Resale Shop
FINALISTS
• Fantastic Finds • Hooves & Hearts Thrift Store
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