People’s Choice Winners
The people have voted. The results are in!
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ATV/Motorsports/Boats Equipment
888-533-5015 Lakeside Motorsports 10964 90th Avenue • Mecosta, MI 49332 www.LakesideMotorsports.net
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Announcing the 2020 People’s Choice Winners! Arts & Entertainment Best Attraction
Winner: Riverwalk Second Place: School Section Lake Veteran’s Park Third Place: Dragon Trail at Hardy Dam Honorable Mentions: Bulldog Cinema; Hank Todd’s Pond; Brutus Dog Park; Pocket Park
Best Family Entertainment
Winner: School Section Lake Veteran’s Park Second Place: Bulldog Cinema Third Place: The Gate Honorable Mentions: Stage-M; Tuba Bach; Bob Aldrich B-1039; Rob & Louise on Big Country 100.9
Best Festival
Winner: Wheatland Music Organization Second Place: Festival of the Arts Third Place: Barryton Lilac Festival Honorable Mentions: Blues Brews and BBQ; Ribfest; Tuba Bach
Best Local Band
Winner: Damned by Dawn Second Place: The Balsam Brothers Third Place: The Turnips Honorable Mentions: Stuttering Mutts; Deadlight Holiday
Best Local Event
Winner: Mecosta County Fair Second Place: Labor Day Craft Show Third Place: Wheatland Music Organization Honorable Mentions: Grunst Brothers Wine Tasting; Taste of Mecosta; Tuba Bach
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Best Movie Theater
Winner: Bulldog Cinema Second Place: AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Best Nightclub
Best Outdoor Event
Winner: Mecosta County Fair Second Place: Wheatland Music Organization Third Place: Pocket Part Concert Series Honorable Mentions: Summer Concert Series Hemlock Park BR; Canadian Lakes Summer Series at Pierce Park; Music on the River, Mecosta
Best Tourist Spot
Winner: Riverwalk Second Place: Paris Fish Hatchery Third Place: School Section Lake Veteran’s Park Honorable Mentions: Brower Park; Cardinal Spa and Massage; Brutus Dog Park
Winner: Two Hats Ranch Second Place: Clear Lake Golf Third Place: Holiday Inn, Big Rapids Honorable Mentions: Artworks; CK’s Place Banquet Facility; Fraternal Order of Eagles
Thank you for voting for us in the • Best Independent Restaurant (2nd Place) • Best Takeout (2nd Place) • Best Family Restaurant (Honorable Mention) • Best Bakery (Honorable Mention) • Best Hot Dog (Honorable Mention) • Best Salad (Honorable Mention) •Best Sub Sandwich (Honorable Mention) Categories
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Winner: Star Shooter’s Bar & Restaurant Second Place: Sawmill Saloon Third Place: The Rooster Saloon, Chippewa Lake Honorable Mentions: The Buff; Murphy’s Bar
Pizza, subs, salads, and appetizers (231) 527-1424
21970 Northland Drive • Paris, MI 49338
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Eating & Drinking Best Bakery
Winner: Conley’s Bakery Second Place: Van Brocklin’s Bakery Third Place: The Pie Hole Honorable Mentions: Three Girls Bakery; Bernie’s Place; Pizza in Paris
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Best Bar
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Your Place to be...
Best Bartender
Burgers: It's What We Do!
WE APPRECIATE YOU MECOSTA COUNTY
Best of Michigan’s Top Ten Burgers!
12 Beers on Tap! Awesome Dinners Starting at 5pm!
Thank you Mecosta County for voting us: Best Bar Best Place for Take-Out Best French Fries Best Hamburger Best Pub Food Best Independent Business
231-796-5333
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-11pm • Closed Sunday
Historic Downtown Big Rapids
109 N. Michigan Ave.
OffICE: 231-796-8631 fAx: 231-796-8673 Premium Diesel Fuel • Highway & Off Road • Heating Fuel Gasoline • Kerosene • Propane
Thank You for voting us Mecosta County’s Favorite Propane Company! www.MichaelOilAndPropane.com 18655 Northland Dr., Old U.S. 131, Big Rapids
Winner: Alamode Cafe Second Place: Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery Third Place: K J’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mentions: Wild Rose Cafe; Williams Cafe; Bob Evans
Best Brewery
Winner: Raven Brewing & BBQ Second Place: Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery
Best Buffet
Winner: The Rock Cafe Second Place: China One buffet Third Place: Toppings Frozen Yogurt Honorable Mention: Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery
Best Catering
Winner: Ferris State University Second Place: BR Lunch Box Third Place: Three Girls Bakery Honorable Mentions: Antlers Fireside Grill; Nawal’s Mediterranean Grille; Blue Lake Tavern
Best Chef
Winner: Jon King, Schuberg’s Second Place: Colton Dillree, Two Hats Third Place: Joel King, Blue Cow Honorable Mentions: Keegan Helpler, Szots; Jake Justice, Blue Lake Tavern; Ann, Murphy’s Bar; Phillip Fowler, William’s Cafe
Best Chicken Wings
231-796-8681
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Winner: Katie Johnson, Winery at Young Farms Second Place: Abby Hepler, Szots Third Place: Ashley, Antlers Third Place: Eme Jeffreys, Rooster Saloon Honorable Mentions: Devon Byron, Remus Tavern; Stacey Wilber, The Gate
Best Breakfast
MICHAEL OIL & PROPANE 18655 Northland Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307
Winner: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Second Place: Gypsy Nickel Lounge Second Place: Szots Honorable Mentions: Murphy’s Bar; Rooster Saloon; Sawmill Saloon
Winner: Buffalo Wild Wings Second Place: Rooster Saloon Third Place: Gypsy Nickel Honorable Mentions: Antlers Fireside Grill; Applebee’s Grill + Bar; Pizza Hut
Best Cocktails
2020
Thank you Mecosta County for voting us your Best Electrician. We look forward to servicing you in 2021
616-550-3348
Winner: Gypsy Nickel Lounge Second Place: Antlers Fireside Grill Third Place: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mentions: Applebee’s Grill + Bar; Szots Bar & Grill; The Rooster Saloon
Best Coffee
Winner: BIGGBY COFFEE Second Place: The Corner Cup Coffeehouse Third Place: Bernie’s Place Honorable Mentions: The Backroom Coffee; Starbucks at Ferris State; Corner Cafe
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Best Deli
Winner: Fatbelly Deli & Creamery Second Place: Meijer Third Place: Mackersie Brothers Honorable Mentions: Hixson’s Family Market; Fate’s Food Market; Three Girls Bakery
Best Desserts
Winner: The Pie Hole Second Place: Kilwins, Big Rapids Third Place: Conley’s Bakery Honorable Mentions: Kings Trading Post Party Store; Three Girls Bakery; Nawal’s Mediterranean Grille; Toppings Frozen Yogurt
Best Dinner
Thank you for voting for me in the 2020 election, giving me the privilege of being your Sheriff in our great County of Mecosta. In addition, I’d like to thank those who voted me People’s Choice Winner: Favorite elected official. It is very humbling to know the faith and confidence people have in me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
None of this happens without the love and support of my family and those close to me, including my campaign committee, who so generously contributed their time and effort to the election.
Winner: Blue Lake Tavern Second Place: Antlers Fireside Grill Third Place: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mentions: Blue Cow; William’s Cafe; MOE-Z-INN
Best Donuts
Winner: Van Brocklin’s Bakery Second Place: Conley’s Bakery Third Place: Bernie’s Place Honorable Mentions: Wesco; Hixson’s Family Market; Meijer
Best Family Restaurant
Winner: El Burrito Second Place: Williams Cafe Third Place: K J’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mentions: Antlers Fireside Grill; Fatbelly Deli & Creamery; Pizza in Paris
Best Fast Food
Winner: Culver’s Second Place: A&W Third Place: Panera Bread, Big Rapids Third Place: Taco Bell Honorable Mentions: Qdoba; Schuberg’s Bar & Grill
Best Fish Fry
Winner: MOE-Z-INN Second Place: St Michael Catholic Church Third Place: Williams Cafe Honorable Mentions: Blue Lake Tavern; Big Rapids Eagles; Wrights Last Chance Saloon
Being an effective leader involves listening to the community you are serving and following through on any concerns for the betterment of all that are involved. You have entrusted me and the members of this office with the important responsibility of serving and protecting the lives of those who live in Mecosta County. This is something we will take with great pride. The foundation and people in place at the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office will continue to work for you to keep our community one where you feel safe raising your family. A place where people of all ages can count on a future.Thanks again for your consideration and the privilege I have to serve you.
Brian Miller | Mecosta County Sheriff
Thank You Mecosta County for Voting
Laura Whaley Best Registered Nurse
Best French Fries
Winner: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Second Place: McDonald’s Third Place: Culver’s Honorable Mentions: A & W; Rooster Saloon; Gypsy Nickel Lounge; Murphy’s Bar
Best Fried Chicken
Winner: KFC Second Place: Krispy Krunchy Chicken at Citgo, Rogers Heights Third Place: Fate’s Food Market Honorable Mentions: Rooster Saloon; Hixson’s Family Market; MOE-Z-INN
Best Hamburger
Winner: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Second Place: Szots Bar & Grill Third Place: Murphy’s Bar Honorable Mentions: Antlers Fireside Grill; Culver’s; The Rooster Saloon
Best Happy Hour
Winner: Applebee’s Grill + Bar Second Place: Gypsy Nickel Lounge Third Place: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mentions: Szots Bar & Grill; Murphy’s Bar; The Rooster Saloon
R Royal View V Retirement Community Services and Amenities 9100 Buchanan Rd., Mecosta (Canadian Lakes Area)
231-972-6600
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Best Hot Dog
Winner: A & W Second Place: Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery Third Place: Mark Hentrich - Menards/Traveling Hot Dog Cart Honorable Mentions: Pizza in Paris; Sawmill Saloon; The Buff
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us Best Towing Company! Family-Owned since 1948
620 E. Maple Street, Big Rapids • 231.796.5351
BP & Towing
Best Local Winery
Winner: Young Farms Second Place: Gwin Girls Winery and Tasting Room Third Place: Heavenly Vineyards Honorable Mention: Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery
Best Margarita
Winner: El Burrito Loco Second Place: Applebee’s Grill + Bar Third Place: The Rooster Saloon Honorable Mentions: Gypsy Nickel Lounge; Schuberg’s Bar & Grill
Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us #1 Nail Salon!
Best Meal on a Budget
Hours
Monday-Friday: 10am-7pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: closed
1258 Perry Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Winner: El Burrito Second Place: Qdoba Third Place: Taco Bell
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Best New Bar
Winner: The Rooster Saloon
Best New Restaurant Winner: D’s Diner, LLC
Paris, MI 49338
Best Outdoor Patio
Thank You for voting us Mecosta County’s Favorite Lawn Care & Snow Plowing! COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL AND YARD CLEAN UP Tree Trimming • Wood Chipping Stump Grinding • Snowplowing
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Baker’s Management Service 119 W. Grand Traverse Big Rapids MI
(231)796.3754
Winner: Gypsy Nickel Lounge Second Place: Blue Lake Tavern Third Place: Antlers Fireside Grill Honorable Mentions: The Winery at Young Farms; Sawmill Saloon; MOE-Z-INN
Best Pizza
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Winner: The Rock Cafe Second Place: Szots Third Place: Little Ceasars Honorable Mentions: Williams Cafe; Taco Bell; K J’s Family Restaurant
Best Mexican Restaurant
(616) 888-0172
Snowplowing
Winner: The Rock Cafe Second Place: Buffalo Wild Wings Third Place: Fatbelly Deli & Creamery Honorable Mentions: Burger King; Culver’s; Bob Evans
Gratefully Serving Our Clients Since 1974
Winner: Pizza in Paris Second Place: CL Pizza Co Second Place: Jet’s Pizza Honorable Mentions: Murphy’s Bar; Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders; Hungry Howie’s Pizza
Best Pub Food
Winner: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Second Place: Szots Bar & Grill Third Place: Remus Tavern Honorable Mentions: Gypsy Nickel Lounge; The Rooster Saloon; Murphy’s Bar
Best Restaurant Chain
Winner: Culver’s Second Place: Applebee’s Grill + Bar Second Place: Buffalo Wild Wings Honorable Mentions: Ruby Tuesday; Jet’s Pizza
Best Restaurant Independent
Winner: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Second Place: Pizza in Paris Third Place: Antlers Fireside Grill Third Place: Fatbelly Deli & Creamery Honorable Mentions: Blue Cow; Szots Bar & Grill
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Best Restaurant Server
Winner: Ashley, Antlers Fireside Grill Second Place: Stacey Nawrot, The Gate Third Place: Jess, Fat Belly’s Honorable Mentions: Alicia Robertson, CL Pizza Co; Alicia Wilson, Szots; Terri Hopp, The Moe Z Inn
Best Salad
Winner: Ruby Tuesday Second Place: BR Lunch Box Third Place: Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders Honorable Mentions: Pizza in Paris; Antlers Fireside Grill; Schuberg’s Bar & Grill
Best Seafood/Fish Restaurant
Winner: TTOWA SUSHI Second Place: Remus Tavern Third Place: Long John Silvers Honorable Mentions: R Place Restaurant; Corner Cafe
Best Soup
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BEST STEAK
Winner: Panera Bread Second Place: Szots Bar & Grill Third Place: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mentions: The Yellow Window; Three Girls Bakery; Williams Cafe
Best Sports Bar
YOUR HUNT ENDS HERE!
Winner: Buffalo Wild Wings Second Place: Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Third Place: Remus Tavern Honorable Mentions: Szots Bar & Grill; Murphy’s Bar; The Rooster Saloon, Chippewa Lake
OPEN YEAR ROUND TAKE OUT AVAILABLE
231.359.1161 antlersfiresidegrill.com
Lunch & Dinner Happy Hour: M-F • 2-6pm Bar • Banquet Facilities
10107 Buchanan Rd. Canadian Lakes, MI
Best Steak
Winner: Antlers Fireside Grill Second Place: Two Hats Ranch Third Place: Blue Cow Honorable Mentions: Blue Lake Tavern; Schuberg’s Bar & Grill; Applebee’s Grill + Bar
Best Sub/Sandwich
Winner: Fatbelly Deli & Creamery Second Place: Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders Third Place: Jimmy John’s Honorable Mentions: Subway Restaurants; Pizza in Paris; Woodys Super Bargain
Best Sushi
Winner: TTOWA SUSHI Second Place: China One Buffet Third Place: Gypsy Nickel Lounge Third Place: Meijer
Best Take Out
Winner: Fatbelly Deli & Creamery Second Place: Pizza in Paris Third Place: BR Lunch Box Honorable Mentions: Buffalo Wild Wings; Murphy’s Bar; China One Buffet
Thank you Mecosta County for Voting us
Best Physical theraPist
Best Wine Selection
Winner: Grunst Brothers Party Store Second Place: The Winery at Young Farms Third Place: Gwinn Girls Honorable Mentions: ALDI; Heavenly Vineyards; Meijer
Health & Fitness Best Assisted Living Facility
Winner: Royal View Retirement Community Second Place: The Brook of Big Rapids Third Place: Altercare Big Rapids Honorable Mentions: Evergreen Terrace Assisted; Mission Point (Metron BR)
1268 Perry Ave. • Big Rapids, MI
231.796.4419
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Best Audiologist
Best Fitness/Workout Facility
Best Chiropractor
Winner: Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center Second Place: Kaczmarski Hearing Third Place: Audibel Hearing Center
Winner: Routley Chiropractic Second Place: Shea Chiropractic Office Third Place: Art Zeilinger Honorable Mentions: Morningstar Tracy M DC; Northwest Chiropractic and Sports Medicine; Big Rapids Chiropractic
Best Hearing Aid Store
Winner: Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center Second Place: Audibel Hearing Center
Best Home Health Provider Winner: Hospice of Michigan Second Place: Spectrum Home Health, Inc. Third Place: Elara Caring Honorable Mention: Bella Home Care
Best Clinic
Winner: Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital Second Place: Pediatric Associates Big Rapids Third Place: Michigan Primary Care Partners Honorable Mentions: Williams Family Medical; Nevins Family Dentistry, Canadian Lakes; Family Health Care - Big Rapids
Best Dentist
Winner: Caring Family Dentistry: Stern Christa L DDS Second Place: Nevins Family Dentistry Third Place: Caring Family Dentistry: Paul Stern Honorable Mentions: Big Rapids Dental Health Care; Preference Dental; Erick K. Perroud, DDS
Best Hospital
Winner: Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital Second Place: McLaren Central Michigan
Best Massage Therapist
Winner: Lisa Lacourse Second Place: Monica Schriner - Cardinal Spa & Massage Third Place: MaryBeth Beamer - Whit Birch Massage Honorable Mentions: The Massage Spot & Fitness Center; Leah Flowers; Julie Routley - Routley Chiropractic Care Center
Best Nursing Home
Winner: Evergreen Terrace Second Place: Altercare Big Rapids Third Place: Metron of Big Rapids
Best Eye Clinic/Optometrist
Winner: Big Rapids Family Eyecare Second Place: Crew & Boss Eye Associates Third Place: Canadian Lakes Eyecare Honorable Mentions: University Eye Center; Czinder Eye Care; Dr. Wilson, Remus
Winner: Planet Fitness Second Place: JDFit of Big Rapids Third Place: The Massage Spot & Fitness Center Honorable Mentions: Evergreen Physical Therapy; Physical Therapy & Fitness Plus, Inc.; T.N.T.
Best Orthodontist
Winner: Rummel Orthodontics Second Place: Dulaney Herb DDS
Best Pediatrician
Winner: Rao Sushila S MD Second Place: Rachel Williams, Big Rapids Third Place: Alexandrea Melonakos-Mahar
Thank you Mecosta County for voting The Pie wHole Best Desserts. Niki Stricker Owner, Baker
The Pie wHole
Best Personal Trainer
Best Pharmacy
Winner: Canadian Lakes Pharmacy Second Place: Walgreens Third Place: Meijer Pharmacy Honorable Mentions: HomeTown Pharmacy - Big Rapids; Rite Aid; Walmart Supercenter
We look forward to serving you in 2021. See what we can WHISK up for you. Daily lunch specials.
The Pie wHole
Winner: JDFit Second Place: Marissa Richter - The Massage Spot Third Place: Jimmy Hollars - Planet Fitness Honorable Mentions: Dan McClellan - JDfit; Becki Lentz - Physical Therapy and Fitness; Chad Coon
104 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI
(231) 912-0445
fillyourpiehole@yahoo.com
Facebook: The Pie wHole
Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service
Best Physical Therapist
Winner: Evergreen Physical Therapist Second Place: PT Plus Third Place: Spectrum Health Outpatient Rehab
Best Physician
Winner: Anthony Foster, MD Second Place: Tracey Foster Third Place: Michelle godfrey Honorable Mentions: Sushia Rao; Tiffany Lattimore; Rachel Williams
Foreign & Domestic Automobiles AnD light trucks
Thank you MecosTa counTy for VoTing us BesT auTo repair!
796-0550
We at Chuck and Meredy's have been Blessed to Serve the Big Rapids Area for nearly 38 years. We would like to thank all our Customers that have trusted Us to maintain Their vehicles over those years. We know that without Customers We would not be here. So being selected Best Auto Repair by those we serve is an honor. So a BIG THANK YOU to all our Customers for letting US serve YOU.
1 mile East of M-20 • 18620 Chippewa Lk. Rd. (16 Mile) • Big Rapids, MI
www.chuckandmeredys.com
Best Registered Nurse
Winner: Laura Whaley, Administrator, Royal View Retirement Community Second Place: Stacey Heinzelman, West Michigan Surgery Center Third Place: Theresa Hazen, Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital Honorable Mentions: Donna Bauer - Spectrum ER; Stephanie Wente SHBR; Terri Gerber
Best Retirement Community
Winner: The Brook Retirement Home Second Place: Royal View Retirement Community Third Place: Evergreen Terrace Assisted Honorable Mention: Altercare Big Rapids
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Best Campground RV/Park
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Winner: School Section Lake Veteran’s Park Second Place: Brower Park Third Place: CranHill Honorable Mentions: Youngs Lake Campground; Mecosta County Park Commission; Paris County Park
Steve Lobert FAvORITE ATTORnEy
Best Church
Winner: Resurrection Life Church Second Place: St Mary Catholic Church Third Place: St Michael Catholic Church Honorable Mentions: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church; Trinity Fellowship, Big Rapids; Chippewa Lake Community Church
LOBERT LAW OFFICE, P.C.
Steve Lobert
General Practice Attorney Specializing in Real Estate, Estate Planning & Business.
Best Elected Official
119 S. Michigan Ave. • Big Rapids
Winner: Brian Miller Second Place: Marcy Purcell Third Place: Thomas Hogenson
Best Late Night Bar
231-796-7609
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Winner: Gypsy Nickel Second Place: Schuberg’s Bar Third Place: Buffalo Wild Wings Honorable Mentions: Szot’s; Murphy’s Bar; The Rooster Saloon
Best Local Radio Personality Winner: Rob & Louise, 100.9 Second Place: Bob Aldrich B103.9 Third Place: Kyle Wells Sunny 97.3
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Thank You Mecosta County for choosing Tom Tacia as Best Financial Advisor for the second year in a row! Tom Tacia is an Independent Investment Advisor with over 15 years experience in financial services. • Investment & Retirement Planning • College Savings • Long Term Care • Life/Disability Insurance • Ability to Manage Ferris 403 (b) Plans Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Tacia Wealth Management and Cambridge are not affiliated.
221 Maple St. • www.taciawealthmanagement.com • 231-629-8533
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Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Silvernail Realty “Favorite Landlord”
Best Local Sports Team
Winner: Big Rapids Cardinals Second Place: Ferris State Bulldogs Third Place: Chippewa Hills Warriors Honorable Mentions: Morley Stanwood Mohawks; Crossroads Charter Academy Cougars; St. Michael Elementary School
Best Local Website
Winner: BigRapidsNews.com Second Place: bigrapids.org Third Place: Mecosta County Fair Honorable Mentions: CardinalSpaAndMassage.com; mecostafreefair.com; Century 21 Whitehouse
Best Locally Owned Business
Winner: The Corner Cup Second Place: JR Customs And Collision Second Place: Sam’s Disposal Honorable Mentions: Borland Gas & Grocery, Morley; Red Fox Market; The Winery at Young Farms
Best News & Information
Winner: Big Rapids Pioneer Second Place: Big Country 100.9 Third Place: Big Rapids Daily News Honorable Mentions: B103.9; Y102.3; Sunny 97.3 FM
Best Newspaper Columnist
Winner: John Raffel Second Place: Catherine Sweeney, Pioneer Staff Writer
“Helping Buyers & Sellers for over 50 years”
SILVERNAIL REALTY 17810 205th Ave., Suite #1 - Big Rapids, MI 49307
Call Today!
231-796-6329 www.silvernailrealty.com Katy VanCuren - Owner Property Management Land Contracts
Best Phone Book
Winner: PDS Print & Digital Solutions
Best Place to Get Married
Winner: The Castle in Canadian Lakes Second Place: Stone Hatchery Park Third Place: Tullymore Golf Resort Honorable Mentions: St. Mary’s Church; Hemlock Park; Hank Todd’s Pond
Best Place to Take Out of Town Guest
Thank You to Mecosta County!
Winner: Schuberg’s Second Place: Two Hats Ranch Third Place: Gwinn Girls Winery, Remus Honorable Mentions: The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium/Kilwins; Big Rapids Riverwalk; The Rock Cafe
Best Place to Work
Winner: Riverview Elementary School Second Place: Ferris State University Third Place: Spectrum Hospital Big Rapids Honorable Mentions: JR Customs And Collision; Mecosta County Parks; Fate’s Food Market
Best Radio Station
Winner: 100.9 Second Place: B103.9 Third Place: Y102.3 Honorable Mentions: Sunny 97.3; 99.1; News Radio WBRN 1460 & 107.7
Best Teacher
304 N State St. Big Rapids, MI
231.796.6405 Hours temporarily restricted due to statewide order
Opening in March Come enjoy our daily specials along with our full menu!
Winner: Barb Goldthwait, Morley Stanwood Elementary Second Place: Tiffany Tice, Mecosta Elementary Third Place: Janis McKenna, Riverview Honorable Mentions: Tonya Morgan, Big Rapids Public; Kathleen Murray, Big Rapids High School; Jenny Bentley, Brookside
Services
Best Accounting Firm
Winner: Baker’s Management Services Second Place: Lorraine James Third Place: Blystone & Bailey Honorable Mentions: Lake Michigan Accounting Services LLC; Robert Boyce; Bergelin & Murphy, LLC
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING FERRIS CATERING! People’s Choice for Catering Visit Us!
Catering
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Ferris State University
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Thank You for voting Nick Scheible and Todd Csernai as one of your Favorite Financial Advisors in Mecosta County! It has been our pleasure to help individuals and businesses reach their financial goals. It is a distinct honor to be named People’s Choice ‘Favorite Financial Advisor’ in Mecosta County! – Lerner, Csernai & Fath Financial Group
“We can get you there!”
15505 Waldron Way • Big Rapids, MI 49307 • (231) 796-8621 • www.lerner f inancial.com
Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Lerner Csernai and Fath Financial Group and Cambridge are not affiliated.
Thank you Mecosta County for Voting me your Favorite Realtor in 2020! 231-250-0884 chrisjanesellshouses@gmail.com
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Apartments Designed for Students Openings for 2020-2021 school year still available!
19500 14 Mile Rd. Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-7495
UniversityParke@freg.com
Call or stop in for specials! Community: Pet Friendly Clubhouse with free tanning Fitness center, pool, & lounge Sand volleyball court On-site security Free Wi-Fi
Apartment: Over 1500 Sq. Ft. Four bedrooms Full kitchen with dishwasher Open common living area Washer and dryer Roommate matching
Suite: Private full bathroom Personal patio/balcony Separately keyed rooms Mini fridge and microwave Spacious closets Individual leases per person
Now Leasing for 2021-2022 school year!
Model unit open for tours! Apply online: www.universityparkesuites.com
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Thank You For Voting School Section Lake Veterans Park – 1st Place – Campground and RV Park – 1st Place – Best Family Entertainment
Cabin rentals available • 231-832-3246
Online reservations accepted! • www.MecostaCountyParks.com
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Thank you for choosing Ala Mode Café as Mecosta County’s People’s Choice BesT BreAkfAsT! If you love our breakfast,
Best Apartment Community
Best Auctioneer
Winner: Phil Currie Second Place: Ryan Hanson Third Place: Andy Lattimore Chippewa lake Honorable Mentions: Ryan Currie; Parker Auction Service
you should give our lunch a try! Beef Pasties
French Dips
Phillys
Reubens
Slim Jims
Meatloaf Dinner
Burgers BLTs Clubs
Hot Roast Beef or Turkey Sandwiches Glazed Ham Dinners
Salmon Patties
Sloppy Joes
Liver & Onions
Veggie Sandwiches & Wraps
Winner: Peak Properties LLC Second Place: Big Rapids Housing Commission Third Place: Ryan Creek Apartments Honorable Mentions: University Parke Suites; Northland Flats Apartments; Hillcrest Oakwood Properties
Best Auto Repair
Winner: Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service Second Place: Big Rapids Pennzoil & Auto Repair Third Place: Denny’s Muffler and Brake Shop Honorable Mentions: Johnson’s Automotive Repair; Mighty Muffler; Muffler Man of Big Rapids
Best Bank
Winner: Isabella Bank Second Place: Huntington Bank Third Place: West Michigan Credit Union Honorable Mentions: Fifth Third Bank; Community First Federal Credit Union; TCF Bank-(Chemical Bank)
Full MeNu & ONlINe ORdeRINg FOR PIckuP AvAIlABle At AlAMOde.cAFe
Ala Mode Café Order Online at alamode.cafe (full menu available) or call to place an order:
231-796-6633
Best Bank Teller
Winner: Anna Bentley, Isabella Bank-Barryton Second Place: Wendy, West Michigan Credit Union Third Place: Roxann Haywood, Huntington Bank Honorable Mentions: Lori Todd, Isabella Bank; Sue Begeman, Fifth Third Bank; Fawn Taylor, Mercantile Bank
Best Barber
407 North State St., | Big Rapids, MI
Winner: Brown’s Barber Shop Second Place: E&M Hair Third Place: Natural Beauty Salon & Spa Honorable Mentions: Dave, The Hair Affair; Kenzie, Smoke and Honey; Alexis Jackson, Cardinal Spa and Massage; Dan’s Barber Shop
Best Body Shop
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
Bill Scheible - Agent Call For A Quote Today On Home, Auto Or Life! I would like to thank all of my customers and friends for voting me your favorite insurance provider and one of your favorite insurance agencies! Thank you for trusting me with your insurance needs for over 29 years with State Farm!
State Farm Insurance 225 S. State St. • Big Rapids
(231) 796-7135
Winner: JR Customs And Collision Second Place: Scotts Body Shop Third Place: M & M Collision Honorable Mentions: Mecosta County Collision; Eckert’s Body Shop; Russ’s Body Shop
Best Bookkeeping / Tax Service
Winner: Baker’s Management Second Place: Miedema’s Bookkeeping & Tax Third Place: Robert A Boyce, CPA, PC Honorable Mentions: Lake Michigan Accounting Services LLC; Bergelin & Murphy, LLC
Best Cable or Satellite Provider Winner: Spectrum Second Place: Dish Network Third Place: DirectTV Honorable Mention: MiCom Cable
Best Car Wash
Winner: Lee’s Rapid Wash Inc Second Place: Shell Third Place: Curries Honorable Mention: Sweeney Quick n’ Clean
Best Carpet Cleaning
Winner: Complete Cleaning & Restoration Second Place: ServiceMaster by SMA Third Place: Classic Carpet Cleaning Honorable Mentions: Black Diamond; Kingston Carpet Cleaning
Best Cell Phone Provider
Winner: Verizon Second Place: AT&T Store Third Place: Preferred Wireless/Sprint Honorable Mentions: Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer; Boost
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Best Child Care
Winner: Huntey’s Clubhouse Second Place: Laurie Byberg Third Place: Devries Honorable Mentions: Libby’s Daycare- Libby Chappell; Tadpoles Child Care; Stacey Schuberg
Best Dry-Cleaner
Winner: Pete’s Cleaners Second Place: Tubs & Tumble
Best Electrician
Best Computer & IT Services
Winner: iFix Tronics Second Place: Strictly Computers Third Place: Simply Computers of Big Rapids Honorable Mention: A T & T
Best Excavator
Best Contractor
Winner: John Iltis Second Place: Eric Denslow Third Place: Radle Custom Carpentry Honorable Mentions: CR Construction, LLC; Defever Construction; Steve Jones Construction Co
Best Customer Service
Winner: Carlleen Rose, Old Pioneer Store Second Place: JR Customs And Collision Third Place: Huntington Bank Third Place: Isabella Bank Honorable Mentions: Remus Lumber Co; The Massage Spot & Fitness Center
Winner: Dick’s Dozing Second Place: Morningstar Third Place: Canadian Lakes Excavating Honorable Mentions: Aldrich Jerry Excavating; Brad Lubahn & Sons Excavating LLC; Dave Aris Excavation
Best Financial Advisor
Winner: Complete Cleaning & Restoration Second Place: ServiceMaster by SMA
Winner: Sam’s Disposal Third Place: Independent Rural Waste Services
Best Hair Stylist
Best Driving School
Winner: Big Rapids Driving Academy Second Place: West Central Michigan Driver Education Third Place: Mohawk Driving School, Morley
Since 1971
Fullmer & Sons
Heating Cooling & Fireplaces Furnaces • Air Conditioners Heat Pumps • Gas Fireplaces Pellet Stoves • Wood Stoves 2020
20928 18 Mile • Big Rapids, MI
231.796.3403 fullmerandsons.net
Winner: Tom Tacia Second Place: Nick Scheible/Lerner Csernai & Fath Third Place: Todd Csernai - Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial Group Honorable Mentions: Steve Miller Edward Jones; Brad Fath; Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: AJ Butler
Best Garbage/Rubbish Removal
Best Disaster Restoration Company
Thank you Mecosta County for voting Fullmer & Son as Best Heating/Cooling & Service!
Winner: M Schneider Electric Second Place: Aris Electric Second Place: Remus Electric Inc Honorable Mentions: Battle Electric; Burwell Mackall - J&C Electric; Greenbay Electric Inc; Isenhart Electric-Seth
Winner: Abby Childress Second Place: Danielle Doerr Third Place: Alexis Leiter Honorable Mentions: Kenzie Battle; Loretta Hays; Amanda Daily
Best Hair/Beauty Salon
Winner: E&M Hair Second Place: Knot Just Hair Family Hair Care and Tanning Third Place: Smoke and Honey Honorable Mentions: Natural Beauty Salon & Spa; Cardinal Spa & Massage; The Studio
Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company Winner: Fullmer & Sons Heating, Cooling, and Fireplaces Inc. Second Place: Stratz Heating & Cooling Third Place: Eli Williams Honorable Mentions: Jeff Doerr Heating Cooling; C Ray Heating & Cooling; Eaton Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
Best Home Security
Winner: Statewide Security Systems Inc. Second Place: TKS- Turn Key Solutions
Best Hotel/Motel
Winner: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Big Rapids Second Place: Hampton Inn Big Rapids Third Place: Holiday Inn Big Rapids Honorable Mentions: The Inn at St. Ives; Blue Lake Lodge; Super 8 by Wyndham, Big Rapids
Best Insurance Agency
Thank you Mecosta County for voting Statewide Security the 2020 Peoples Choice winner for Best Home Security
Winner: Schuberg Insurance Agency Second Place: Bill Scheible/State Farm Third Place: Bush Insurance Agency, LLC Honorable Mentions: Meemic Daum Insurance; Sweeney-Holbeck-Edison Insurance Agency; Bleeker Insurance Services; Shane Strickler Farmer’s Insurance
Best Insurance Provider
Winner: Bill Scheible/State Farm Winner: Tyler Schuberg Third Place: Curtis McLaughlin - Bush Insurance Third Place: Marcie Schuberg Honorable Mentions: Carl Jefts; Shane Stricker
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Best Jeweler
Winner: Roger’s Jewelers Second Place: Golden Visions Third Place: JC Penny Honorable Mentions: Meijer; Walmart
Best Landlord
Winner: Silvernail Realty Second Place: Peak Properties Third Place: Whitney and Denny Harrison, DW Harrison LLC Honorable Mentions: Brandi K Guttersohn-Brooks; Lester Cramer; Harry Albright; Jan Hammer; Perry Bender
Best Landscaper
Winner: New Horizons Landscape LLC Second Place: M & M Lawn Care & Snowplowing Third Place: Pro Turf Outdoor Services LLC Honorable Mentions: Brad Lubahn & Sons Excavating LLC; Design-Build Landscape Services; Fowler’s Lawn Care, Remus
SPecIalIzed In toP qualIty uSed faRM equIPMent 70 yeaRS of uSed equIPMent exPeRIence
Thank you Mecosta County for voting us People’s Choice for Farm Equipment Dealer! 21130 22 Mile Rd. Paris, MI 49338 Joe • Eric • Kyle 231-660-9020
Best Laundry Mat
Winner: Tubs & Tumble Second Place: Fate’s Soft Laundry Second Place: Penney Wash Laundromat Honorable Mention: Rogers Heights Services Center
Best Law Firm / Lawyer
Winner: Steve Lobert - Lobert Law Office Second Place: Law Office of Stacy Flanery Third Place: Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center Honorable Mentions: Samuels Law Office; Duvall Law Office; Mark W. Viel, PC
Best Lawn Care Provider
Winner: M&M Lawn Care and Snowplowing Second Place: New Horizons Landscape Third Place: Pro Turf Outdoor Services LLC Honorable Mentions: Fowler’s, Remus; Jeff Garrett, Design-Build Landscape Services, Inc; Superior Lawncare and Landscaping
Thank You MecosTa counTYfor voTing us
• #1 Best New Bar • #2 Best Chicken Wings Honorable Mentions for • Best French Fries • Best Fried Chicken
10526 Dwight St Chippewa Lake, MI 49320 • (989)867-0055
Phil Hatchew
AUTO PARTS
New ANd uSed PARTS AvAilABle
17747 197th Ave. • Big Rapids Located 1 mile North on Catherine
• Cooper and Hankook tires Others available upon request
Best Carpet Cleaners & Best Disaster Restoration for the 4th straight year!
THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY! (231) 796-9187 completecleaninginc.com Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning • Mold Remediation Water Damage • Fire & Smoke Damage
• New batteries for car •Trucks •Snowmobile • Golf carts Thank You Mecosta County for voting us best Tire Shop and Best Auto Parts Store.
SALVAGE YARD
231-796-5383
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Best Local Construction Company
Best Manicurist
115 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI • 231-592-4737
Winner: Radle Custom Carpentry Second Place: Dreambuilders Third Place: Iltis Construction Honorable Mentions: CR Construction, LLC; Defever Construction; Steve Jones Construction Co
Winner: Cat, Cat Nails Second Place: Jennifer Dowell, Nails by Jennifer Dowell Third Place: Kim Hoisington, Natural Beauty Honorable Mentions: Amy, Amy’s Nails & Spa, Canadian Lakes; Kim, OMG; Sabrina, Studio Nails
Best Mechanic
Winner: Chuck Franklin Second Place: Donny Kaiser- Chuck & Meredy’s Third Place: Herb Brigham Honorable Mentions: Harold Huff; Luke Lenahan; Brent Taylor
www.hearstmediamidwest.com
Best Mortgage / Home Loan Provider
Winner: Isabella Bank Second Place: Huntington Bank Third Place: Brian Hervey Honorable Mentions: Lake-Osceola State Bank; Fifth Third Bank & ATM; Mike Marsman
Best Nail Salon
Thank you to our community for the continued love and support over the years. We are excited to continue serving you in the years to come! - E&M Hair Family
Winner: OMG Nails & Spa Second Place: Cat Nails Third Place: Amy’s Nail and Spa Third Place: Fashion Nail Honorable Mentions: Salon Clara & Co.; Nails By Jennifer Dowell
Best New Car Dealership
Winner: Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC Second Place: Premier Auto Sales Inc Third Place: Betten Baker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Big Rapids Honorable Mention: Paris Auto Sales & Service
Routley
Best New Home Builder
Chiropractic Care Center New Patients Welcome!
Thank You Mecosta County for voting us the 2020 People’s Choice Best Chiropractor Massage Therapists On Staff - Dr. David B. Routley, III, D.C.
231-972-4141
Winner: John Iltis Second Place: CR Construction, LLC Third Place: Defever Construction Honorable Mention: Anchor Construction; Jess Arquette Builders; TMH Construciton
Best Oil Change
Winner: Pennzoil Second Place: Denny’s Muffler and Brake Shop Third Place: Mighty Muffler Honorable Mentions: Gingrich Tire Center; Performance Plus Quick Lube; Muffler Man of Big Rapids
Best Pest Control
Winner: CrossRoads Pest Control Second Place: Haynes Exterminating
6604 9 Mile Rd. • Mecosta
14777 150th Ave.
Best Pet Boarding / Grooming / Daycare
Big Rapids
796-8200 Thanks MecosTa counTy for voTing us people's choice Winner for BesT driving range and BesT golf course
Join us for our drop in leagues!
• Monday 9AM Tee Off Senior Mens League • Tuesday 9AM Tee Off Senior Ladies League • Wednesday All You Can Golf $25 • Thursday 9AM Tee Off Senior Mens League • Thursday Night Couples League 6PM Tee Off • Sunday Night Scramble 4-person Teams Tee Off 5:30PM
Second Place: Worden’s Pet Resort - Big Rapids Third Place: Pleasant View Animal Clinic Honorable Mentions: Top Dog Grooming; Pet Hospital & Pet Motel, P.C.; Debs Pet Boutique
Best Pet Groomer
Winner: Megan Walch Second Place: Deb Routley-lipnicki Third Place: Riversbend Boarding & Grooming Honorable Mentions: Debs Pet Boutique; The Familiar Dog Grooming; Bobbi Langel Meisner
Best Photographer
Winner: Brooke Elizabeth Photography Second Place: Chris Jensen Third Place: Aimee Newcombe Photography Honorable Mentions: Wise Photo; Jessica Frederick Photography; Alex Lang Photography
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Best Plumber
Winner: Perdue Plumbing Second Place: Ken Luce Plumbing Second Place: Routley’s Septic Services Honorable Mentions: The Drain Doctor; Bob Spedowske; Copper Wolf
Best Propane Company
Winner: Michael Oil Second Place: Scotland Propane Third Place: Holton’s Honorable Mentions: Freeman Propane; Coyne Propane; Amerigas
Best Property Management Company
Winner: Peak Properties Second Place: Big Rapids Realty Inc Third Place: Silvernail Realty Honorable Mention: Real Property Management of Big Rapids
Best Real Estate Agent
Winner: Chris Jane Sells Houses Second Place: Joe McNally Third Place: Brittany Felde, Rockgate Honorable Mentions: Brooke Iltis; Mary Peacock; Agent Mako, Kolina Mako Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty
Thank you Mecosta County for Voting us Best Local Construction Company and 3rd best Contractor. We look to helping you in 2021!
Best Realty Company
Winner: RE/MAX TOGETHER Second Place: Century 21 White House Realty Third Place: Big Rapids Realty Inc Honorable Mentions: Peacock Real Estate; CENTURY 21 Forward Realty, Inc.; Coldwell Banker Big Rapids
Best Retirement Facility / Independent Living Winner: The Brook Retirement Home Second Place: Royal View Retirement Community Third Place: Evergreen Terrace Assisted Honorable Mention: Altercare Big Rapids
Best RV Sales and Service Winner: Routley’s Recreational Vehicle Second Place: Best Camper Sales
Best Snow Removal
Winner: M & M LawnCare & Snowplowing Second Place: Pro Turf Outdoor Services LLC Third Place: New Horizons Landscape Honorable Mentions: Dicks Dozers; Lawerence Morningstar; Cook’s Tree Service LLC; Shawn Thebo
Best Tanning Salon
Winner: Aloha Tan & Travel LLC Second Place: Planet Fitness
Best Tattoo Studio
Winner: Lighttouch Tattoo Second Place: Dawg Tags Tattoo
Best Taxidermist
Winner: H&H Taxidermy Winner: Woodland Taxidermy Third Place: Chris Hixson Remus Mi Honorable Mention: Morgan Teachworth
Best Tire Shop
Winner: Hatchews Second Place: Big Rapids Tire Third Place: Gingrich Tire Center Inc Honorable Mentions: DP Tire Service; Belle Tire; ROBS TIRE & TOWING
Best Title Company
Winner: Lakeland Title Second Place: Verified Title Third Place: Bridge Title Agency Honorable Mention: Best Homes Title
Thank You Mecosta County for voting us
Best Liquor Store
& Best Wine Selection! We also appreciate your votes for the Best Local Event: Grunst Brothers Wine Tasting (Honorable Mention)!
We have THE largest selection of liquor & wine and THE largest mix & match of craft beers We’ve been serving the area for over 74 years! 624 N. State St. Big RapidS, Mi
(231) 796-7253
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Thank You Mecosta County window treatments Counter tops CheCk Vinyl Plank & see Carpet why we wood are the best! rugs Vinyl tile
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
for voting Gilbert’s Carpets Plus #1 Carpet & Flooring Store!
Best Towing Service
Winner: Currie’s Towing Second Place: Big Rapids Towing Third Place: Huff’s Service LLC Towing & Recovery Honorable Mentions: ROBS TIRE & TOWING; Weeks Auto Parts
Best Travel Agent
Winner: Heather Blain- Aloha Tan & Travel LLC Second Place: Travel Navigator- Sue Wilson
Best Used Car Dealership
14150 Northland Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307 – 231-796-2700
www.gilbertscarpetsplus.com
Stop in and let our knowledgeable staff work with you today!
Winner: Premier Auto Sales Inc Second Place: Paris Auto Sales & Service Third Place: Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC Honorable Mentions: Marvel Automotive; Warner Auto Sales; Betten Baker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Big Rapids
Best Veterinarian
Winner: Pleasant View Animal Clinic Second Place: Riversbend Animal Hospital Third Place: Stone Hill Veterinary Clinic Honorable Mentions: 19 Mile Veterinary Hospital; Pol Veterinary Services; Pet Hospital & Pet Motel, P.C.
Best Well Driller
Thank you Mecosta County for supporting us NOW (even during this pandemic) and as you ALWAYS have! Loni & Team Dezigns
819 North State Street • Big Rapids, MI dezignswithloni.imprintableapparel.com
Winner: Courtright Water Wells Second Place: Jim Bouman Third Place: Pekrul Well Drilling Honorable Mentions: Lamms Well Service; Elmore Well Services
Shopping
Best Agricultural Store
Winner: Voelker Bros Equipment Second Place: Family Farm & Home Second Place: Tractor Supply Co. Honorable Mentions: Bader & Sons Co.; Burnips Equipment Co.
231-598-9194
Thank you Mecosta County for all of your votes for the 2020 People’s Choice Awards!
Best Antique Store
Winner: The Yellow Window Second Place: Paris Antiques Third Place: Barryton Hardware LLC Honorable Mentions: P & J’s Plantiques; The Red Lantern- Pop Up Shop
Best Appliance Store Winner: Lowes Second Place: Menards Third Place: Vandries
Family Owned & Operated
Best ATV/Motorsports/Boat Dealer Winner: Lakeside Motor Sports, Inc Second Place: Hansul Marine Third Place: Dam Toy Store Honorable Mention: EMS Boat Storage
9105 25th Ave. • Remus
989-967-3570 www.remuslumber.com Big Rapids’ Premier Assisted Living Community
Call today to make your reservation! Our thanks to Mecosta County for voting us the people’s Choice best Nursing Home
Best Auto Parts Store
Winner: Hatchews Second Place: O’Reilly Auto Parts Third Place: Advance Auto Parts Third Place: AutoZone Auto Parts Honorable Mentions: Big Rapids Tire; Auto Value
Best Bookstore
Winner: Mecosta Book Gallery
Best Cashier
Independent Living | Assisted Living | Respite & Short Term Care • Assistance with personal care needs • Medication assistance • Trained staff on site 24 hours • Housekeeping
• Apartment maintenance • Meals and snacks provided • Personal laundry and linen services • Life enrichment activities and events
801 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids
• Ongoing monitoring of health care needs • Palliative and comfort care (via third-party providers)
Phone: 231-527-1050
Winner: Lori Howard, Meijer Second Place: Paula at Three Girls Bakery Third Place: Bobbi Peck, Mr. C’s Honorable Mentions: Durinda Raglin, Fate’s Food Market; Marsha Haywood, Fates; Debby Narloch, Fate’s Food Market
Best Computer/IT Store
Winner: i Fix Tronix Second Place: Simply Computers of Big Rapids Third Place: AT&T Store
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Best Consignment Store
Winner: The Yellow Window Second Place: St. Vincent de Paul Society Third Place: Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Honorable Mentions: Salvation Army; Twice Is Nice; Quinn’s Music
Best Custom Apparel and Signs Winner: Dezigns with Loni Second Place: Big Rapids Trophy & T’s Third Place: Elite Signs And Apparel
Best Department Store
Winner: Meijer Second Place: Serendipity Third Place: B2 Outlet Stores Honorable Mentions: JCPenney; Walmart Supercenter
Best Eyeglass Store
Thank you for voting us #1 Childcare Facility in Mecosta County! New Big Rapids location opening February 2021. Call (231) 796-2684 to reserve your spot now!
Winner: Big Rapids Family Eyecare Second Place: Canadian Lakes Eyecare Third Place: Crew & Boss Eye Associates Honorable Mentions: University Eye Center; Optometric Associates-Big Rpds: Coles Emily A OD; Dr Wilson
Best Farm/Garden/Feed Store Winner: Big Rapids Farm & Garden Second Place: Remus Farm and Garden Third Place: Tractor Supply Honorable Mentions: Family Farm and Home; Stanwood Feed and Needs
Thank you Mecosta County for voting us the best!
Best Flooring / Carpet Store
Winner: Gilbert’s Carpets Plus Color Tile Second Place: Sweet Tile & Carpet Inc Third Place: The Carpet Gallery Honorable Mention: Lowe’s Home Improvement
Best Florist
Winner: Patterson’s Flowers Second Place: P & J’s Plantiques
Best Garden Store/Nursery
Winner: Saenz Greenhouses and Produce Growers Second Place: Lowes Third Place: New Horizons Landscape Honorable Mentions: B&B Flowers Chippewa Lake; Indoor Growers Edge
Best Gift Store
Winner: Old Pioneer Store & Emporium Second Place: The Yellow Window Third Place: Artworks Honorable Mentions: Store in BR Hospital; Quinn’s Music; Bro’s Bakes
Best Golf Shop
Winner: Katke Golf Course Second Place: Tullymore Golf Resort Third Place: The Royal Golf Course at Canadian Lakes Honorable Mention: Falcon Head Golf Club
Best Grocery Store
Winner: Meijer Second Place: Fates Market Third Place: Mackersie Brothers Honorable Mentions: Red Fox Market; ALDI; Hixson’s Family Market
Best Hardware Store
Winner: State Street Hardware Second Place: Canadian Lakes Ace Hardware Third Place: Barryton Hardware LLC Honorable Mentions: Cash & Carry; Remus Lumber; Travis Hardware
Best Health Food Store
Winner: Red Fox Market Second Place: Hometown Health Foods Third Place: Total Performance Nutrition & Fitness Honorable Mention: GNC
20751 8 Mile, Stanwood Just off US Hwy 131, Exit 131
231-823-9667
Thank You Mecosta County for Voting us Best Assisted Living Facility
R Royal View V Retirement Community Services and Amenities
Three home-cooked meals per day Housekeeping and laundry services Nutritional snacks provided throughout the day Life enriching activities • Beauty/barber shop services Registered Nurse on Staff 24 hour personal care assistance All medical needs monitored Assistance with medication 9100 Buchanan Rd., Mecosta (Canadian Lakes Area)
231-972-6600
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OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT HOME • BUSINESS
Thank You Mecosta County for voting us the Best Hardware Store in the county!
614 N. State Street, Big Rapids www.statestreetope.com
231-796-8122
Best Home Furnishing Store Winner: VanDrie Home Furnishings Second Place: Bare Furniture Third Place: The Bedroom Center
Best Home Improvement/Lumber Store
Best Liquor Store
• Snow Removal and Ice Management • Landscape Design/Construction • Irrigation Design/Construction • Outdoor Maintenance • Nursery Supplies • Hydroseeding
NEW HORIZONS LANDSCAPE LLC LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS Thank you Mecosta County for voting New Horizons Landscape 1st Place for Favorite Landscaper & 2nd Place for Lawn Care!
Winner: Grunst Brothers Party Store Second Place: Mr.C’s Party Store Third Place: Fate’s Food Market Honorable Mentions: Bulldog Party Store; Hixson’s Family Market; COPPER TOP CONVENIENCE STORE
Best Mattress Store Winner: The Bedroom Center
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Winner: JCPenney Winner: Meijer Third Place: B2 Outlet Stores Honorable Mention: Walmart Supercenter
Best Pawn / Resale Shop
Winner: Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity Second Place: St. Vincent de Paul Society Third Place: God’s Helping Hands Honorable Mention: Better Than A Pawn Shop
*Present this ad at our Garden Center and receive 10% off your purchase! Offer expires 7/01/2021
15433 220th Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307 www.nhlscape.com
Winner: Lowes Second Place: Remus Lumber Co Third Place: Menards Honorable Mentions: Cash & Carry; Barryton Hardware LLC; Big L Lumber
(231) 796-0925
nhslandscape@yahoo.com
Free Delivery - Great Service - No Waiting
Best Shoe Store
Winner: Shoe Sensation
Best Specialty Store
Winner: Red Fox Market Second Place: Rize Smoke Shop Honorable Mention: E-Cig Outlet
Best Sporting Goods Store LET OUR FAMILY TAKE CARE OF YOURS
Thank you for Voting Us Best Pharmacy WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR INSURANCES • Medicaid, Worker Comp, and County Plans • Specialty: Blister/Bubble Pack or Adult Foster Homes • Best Prices In Town for Cash Customers
Call us today to transfer your scripts from any other pharmacy! Mon - Fri: 9am-6pm • Sat: 10am - 2 pm • Sun & Holidays: Closed
10075 Buchanan Rd. • Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 • PH: 231-359-1661 • FX: 231-359-1665
Thank You Mecosta County for your votes for People’s Choice 2020.
Winner: Dunham’s Sports Second Place: Frank’s Sporting Goods Third Place: Ole Gun Shack Honorable Mention: Paris Archery; Trigger Time Outfitters
Best Thrift Store
Winner: Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Second Place; God’s Helping Hands Third Place: Goodwill Store Honorable Mention: The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Winner: Serendipity - Big Rapids Second Place: Maurices Second Place: Shop the Butts / Wild Mitten Honorable Mentions: Label Shopper; JCPenney; B2 Outlet Stores
Sports & Rec Best Bowling Alley
Winner: The Gate Bowling Center & Pizza Pub Second Place: Remus Bowling Center
1630 N. State Street Big Rapids, MI
231.629.8130
Best Driving Range Winner: Clear Lake Golf Club
Second Place: Katke Golf Course Third Place: Tullymore Golf Resort Honorable Mention: Falcon Head Golf Club
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Best Golf Course
Winner: Clear Lake Golf Club Second Place: Tullymore Golf Resort Third Place: Katke Golf Course Honorable Mentions: The Royal Golf Course at Canadian Lakes; Falcon Head Golf Club
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Thank you Mecosta County for Voting Dr. Christa Stern Best Dentist and for voting Dr. Paul Stern 3rd Place in the Best Dentist Category
Best Health & Fitness Club
Winner: Planet Fitness Second Place: JDFit Third Place: The Massage Spot & Fitness Center Honorable Mentions: Chad Coon; TNT Gym & Tanning; Physical Therapy & Fitness Plus, Inc.
231-796-8770
106 Locust • Big Rapids, MI 49307
WINNER
#1 in News & Information BigRapidsNews.com #1 Website
John Raffel as Best Columnist
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Community Driven • Policyholder Focused • Education Based
Our Brother’s Keeper
1998 Big Rapids Football Team
The 1998 Big Rapids Football Team was recognized for their efforts. With a record of 7-2, this team never got an opportunity in the playoffs due to the old scoring methods. That #22 looks familiar!
BR Splash Pad
The Schuberg Insurance Agency donated to the Big Rapids Splash pad and new sporting facilities in Hemlock Park. Donations are still being accepted for this great addition to our community.
To help local businesses and feed the homeless during the pandemic, the Schuberg Insurance Agency donated food and services from 12 local businesses to Our Brothers Keeper. These businesses provided 2 weeks of meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner, to the homeless.
Home • Life • Auto • Business
The Schuberg Insurance Agency celebrated 75 years of business in 2020. Tyler and Marcie are the 4th generation to own and operate the Schuberg Insurance Agency.
President’s Club
Tyler Was awarded his 5th President’s Club Award in 2020. This is awarded to the Top 25 agents in the nation for selling life insurance products for Auto-Owners Insurance. Tyler placed 12th out of 26,000 agents.
St. Mary Colts Volleyball Champions
The St. Mary Colts 7th & 8th grade A Team won the Mid-Michigan Saints Volleyball Championship in 2020.The Team was coached by Tyler Schuberg and Laura Cole.
St. Mary School Donation
The Schuberg Insurance Agency donated air purifiers and masks to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19 in classrooms. Tyler Schuberg is currently serving as the St. Mary School Board Chairperson in 2020-2021.
www.schubergagency.com
OFFICE: (231) 796-5881 • FAX: (231) 796-5022
Thank You Mecosta County for Voting us #1! Historic Downtown Big Rapids
Tyler Schuberg, CIC Principal
Marcie Schuberg Sales
Diane Leichty
Commercial Sales
Gail Jacobs
Account Manager
Marisa Johnston
Account Manager
Nedra Neumann Accountant
Jessica Lytle Receptionist
We would not be here today without the support of our clients and our community. Thank you for voting us #1 in Mecosta County!