The people have voted
The results are in! Special Supplement to the
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2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE • Special Supplement to the Pioneer
Thank You...Mecosta County for Voting Us Favorite
ATV/Motorsports/Boats Equipment
888-533-5015 Lakeside Motorsports 10964 90th Avenue • Mecosta, MI 49332 www.LakesideMotorsports.net
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Announcing the 2019
People’s Choice Winners! Best Attraction
Winner - Riverwalk Second Place - Bulldog Cinema Third Place - Brutus Dog Park Honorable Mention - The Painted Turtle Gift Shop Honorable Mention - Pocket Park
Best Family Entertainment
Winner - Bulldog Cinema Second Place - The Gate Bowling Center and Pizza Pub Third Place - Bob Aldrich at B-103.9 Honorable Mention - Rob & Louise on Big Country 100.9 Honorable Mention - STAGE-M Honorable Mention - Tuba Bach
Best Festival
Winner - Wheatland Music Organization Second Place - Festival of the Arts Third Place - Blues, Brews and BBQ Honorable Mention - Barryton Lilac Festival Honorable Mention - Ribfest Honorable Mention - Tuba Bach Chamber Music Festival
Best Local Band
Winner - Damned by Dawn Second Place - The Balsam Brothers Third Place - The Turnips Honorable Mention - Stuttering Mutts
Best Local Event
Winner - Mecosta County Free Fair Second Place - Wheatland Music Organization Third Place - Grunst Brothers Wine Tasting Honorable Mention - Taste of Mecosta Honorable Mention - STAGE-M Honorable Mention - Pocket Park
Best Movie Theater
Winner - Bulldog Cinema Second Place - AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Best Nightclub
Winner - Star Shooter’s Bar & Restaurant Second Place - The Rooster Saloon Third Place - Murphy’s Bar
Canadian Lakes eyecare Your eyes are amazing keep them healthy!
Shade Shack
Did you know we carry a large stock of sunglasses?
Most insurances accepted. Schedule your appointment today! Comprehensive eye exams and full optical service offered!
231-972-EYES (3937) 10085 Buchanan Rd. Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 www.canadianlakeseyecare.com
Thank you Mecosta County for voting us the best!
Best Outdoor Event Winner - Mecosta County Free Fair Second Place - Wheatland Music Organization Third Place - Hemlock Bardshell Summer Concert Series Honorable Mention - Pocket Park Concert Series Honorable Mention - Summer Concert Series at Reuther Music Pavillion Best Tourist Spot
Winner - Riverwalk Second Place - Paris Fish Hatchery Third Place - Brower Park Honorable Mention - Brutus Dog Park
Thank You MecosTa counTY
for voTing szoT’s Bar BesT Meal on a BudgeT! We appreciate your votes in the categories of Best Hamburger, Best Soup, Best Pub Food & Best Bar!
Szot’s
20751 8 Mile, Stanwood Just off US Hwy 131, Exit 131
231-823-9667
Thank You MecosTa counTY for voTing
deB conard aMong Your favoriTe BarTenders!
Thank you Deb for serving Mecosta County for 38 years!
Szot’s
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill
231.796.2353
231.796.2353
732 N. State St., Big Rapids
WELCOME BACK BULLDOGS!
Voted Mecosta County’s Best Eyeglass Store
732 N. State St., Big Rapids
Mary E. Miller, O.D
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JR Customs and Collision
19100 Northland Drive Big Rapids JRCustomsandCollision.com
231-598-9444
Full Collision and Glass services • We work with all insurances and offer FREE loaners
Thank you for voting us Mecosta County’s Favorite Auto Body Shop! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Beautiful, 18-hole course just 10 minutes from Big Rapids & Canadian Lakes area.
CAL FOR TEE TIMES BOOK AN OUTING OR YOUR NEXT EVENT
231-796-8200 14777 150TH AVE. • BIG RAPIDS CLEARLAKEGOLFCLUB.COM
Thank You, Mecosta County For Voting Clear Lake Best Golf Course, and voting our Driving Range and Banquet Facilities among your favorites as well!
Thank you, Mecosta County, for choosing us
#1 Apartment Community! 9 Park View Drive, Big Rapids, MI 231.796.8689 www.bigrapidshousing.org
Reception Facility/ Banquet Facility
Winner - Two Hats Ranch Second Place - Holiday Inn Big Rapids Third Place - Clear Lake Golf Course Third Place - Big Rapids Fraternal Order of Eagles 2535 Honorable Mention - Artworks Honorable Mention - CK’s Place Banquet Facility
Best Bakery
Winner - Conley’s Homestyle Bakery Second Place - Bernie’s Place Third Place - Van Brocklin’s Bakery Honorable Mention - The Pie Hole Honorable Mention - CL Pizza Co Honorable Mention - Blue Lake Tavern
Best Bar
Winner - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Second Place - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Third Place - Szots Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - The Rooster Saloon Honorable Mention - Blue Lake Tavern Honorable Mention - Murphy’s Bar
Best Bartender (Name & Workplace)
Winner - Marie Chapman at the Winery at Young Farms Second Place - Deb Conard at Szots Third Place - Haley Geib at Cranker’s Third Place - Stacey Wilber at the Gate Honorable Mention - Kayla Mumby at the Raven Honorable Mention - Amber at Schuberg’s
Best Breakfast
Winner - Alamode Cafe Second Place - K J’s Family Restaurant Third Place - Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery Honorable Mention - Williams Cafe Honorable Mention - Bob Evans Honorable Mention - Wild Rose Cafe
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 - Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery
Best Catering
Winner - Ferris State University Second Place - Nawal’s Mediterranean Grille Third Place - Blue Lake Tavern Honorable Mention - Three Girls Bakery Honorable Mention - BR Lunch Box Honorable Mention - Kelly’s Catering
Best Chef (Name & Workplace)
Winner - Jim Wood at Antlers Fireside Grill Second Place - Jason Kelly at Gypsy Nickel Lounge Third Place - Jon King at Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - Joel King at Blue Cow Honorable Mention - Jack Panek at KJ’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mention - Chris Shepherd at Schuberg’s Bar & Grill
Best Chicken Wings
Winner - Buffalo Wild Wings Second Place - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Third Place - Applebee’s Grill + Bar Honorable Mention - Hixson’s Family Market Honorable Mention - The Rooster Saloon Honorable Mention - Pizza Hut Honorable Mention - Star Shooter’s Bar & Restaurant
Best Cocktails
Winner - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Second Place - Antlers Fireside Grill Third Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - Applebee’s Grill + Bar Honorable Mention - The Rooster Saloon Honorable Mention - Szots Bar & Grill
Best Coffee
Winner - BIGGBY COFFEE Second Place - Bernie’s Place Third Place - Panera Bread Honorable Mention - McDonald’s Honorable Mention - Three Girls Bakery Honorable Mention - Big Rapids EZ Mart
Best Deli
Winner - Fatbelly Deli & Creamery Second Place - Meijer Third Place - Jimmy John’s Honorable Mention - Hixson’s Family Market Honorable Mention - Fate’s Food Market Honorable Mention - The Yellow Window
Best Desserts
Winner - The Pie Hole Second Place - Kilwins Big Rapids Third Place - Conley’s Homestyle Bakery Honorable Mention - Kings Trading Post Party Store Honorable Mention - Three Girls Bakery Honorable Mention - Nawal’s Mediterranean Grille
Best Dinner
Winner - Antlers Fireside Grill Second Place - Blue Lake Tavern Third Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - Blue Cow Honorable Mention - Applebee’s Grill + Bar Honorable Mention - Williams Cafe
Special Supplement to the Pioneer • 2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE Best Doughnuts
Winner - Van Brocklin’s Bakery Second Place - Conley’s Homestyle Bakery Third Place - Bernie’s Place Honorable Mention - Wesco
Best Family Restaurant
Winner - El Burrito Loco Second Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Third Place - Blue Lake Tavern Honorable Mention - K J’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mention - Williams Cafe Honorable Mention - The Rock Cafe
Best Fast Food
Winner - Culver’s Second Place - A & W Third Place - Taco Bell Honorable Mention - Panera Bread, Big Rapids Honorable Mention - Qdoba Honorable Mention - Wendy’s
Best Fish Fry
Winner - MOE-Z-INN Second Place - Big Rapids Eagles 2535 Third Place - St Michael Catholic Church Honorable Mention - Blue Lake Tavern Honorable Mention - Antlers Fireside Grill Honorable Mention - Williams Cafe
Best French Fries
Winner - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Second Place - McDonald’s Third Place - A & W Honorable Mention - Culver’s Honorable Mention - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Honorable Mention - Murphy’s Bar
Best Fried Chicken Winner - KFC Second Place - Krispy Krunchy Chicken at Citgo in Rogers Heights Third Place - Hixson’s Family Market Honorable Mention - Fate’s Food Market Best Hamburger
Winner - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Second Place - Szots Bar & Grill Third Place - Murphy’s Bar Honorable Mention - K J’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mention - A & W Honorable Mention - Culver’s Honorable Mention - The Rooster Saloon
Best Happy Hour
Winner - Applebee’s Grill + Bar Second Place - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Third Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - The Rooster Saloon Honorable Mention - Buffalo Wild Wings Honorable Mention - Murphy’s Bar
Best Hot Dog
Winner - A & W Second Place - Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery Third Place - Sawmill Saloon Honorable Mention - Pizza in Paris Honorable Mention - Star Shooter’s Bar & Restaurant
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Winner - The Rock Cafe Second Place - Bob Evans Third Place - Buffalo Wild Wings Honorable Mention - K J’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mention - Pizza in Paris Honorable Mention - Applebee’s Grill + Bar
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 - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Honorable Mention - The Rooster Saloon Honorable Mention - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill
Best Meal on a Budget
Winner - Szots Bar & Grill Second Place - The Rock Cafe Third Place - Taco Bell Honorable Mention - K J’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mention - MOE-Z-INN Honorable Mention - Alamode Cafe
Best Mexican Restaurant
Winner - El Burrito Loco Second Place - Qdoba
Best New Bar
Winner - The Rooster Saloon Second Place - Gwin Girls Winery and Tasting Room Third Place - Paz Pub and Grill LLC Honorable Mention - The Buff Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - Murphy’s Bar
Best New Restaurant
Winner - CL Pizza Co Second Place - The Rooster Saloon Third Place - BR Lunchbox Honorable Mention - Three Girls Bakery Honorable Mention - R Place Restaurant Honorable Mention - Sugar Creek Restaurant
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Your Place to be...
Burgers: It's What We Do! WE APPRECIATE YOU MECOSTA COUNTY Thank you Mecosta County for voting us:
Best of Michigan’s Top Ten Burgers! 12 Beers on Tap! Awesome Dinners Starting at 5pm!
1st for Best Bar, Best French Fries, Best Hamburger, Best Pub Food, Best Restaurant Independent 2nd for Best Family Restaurant, Best Salad 3rd for Best Cocktails, Best Dinner, Best Happy Hour, Best Soup, Best Sports Bar, Locally Owned Business Honorable Mention for: Best Margarita, Best Steak
231-796-5333
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-11pm • Closed Sunday
Historic Downtown Big Rapids
109 N. Michigan Ave.
Gratitude Is Our Favorite Attitude
Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Baker’s Management your Favorite Accounting Firm. Baker’s Management Service 119 W. Grand Traverse Big Rapids MI
P: (231)796.3754
F: (231)796.3430 • T: (888)834.1040 Email: info@bakersmanagement.com Web: www.bakersmanagement.com
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2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE • Special Supplement to the Pioneer
Thank You!
To our great customers for letting us provide a fun and relaxing place to un-WINE. - Mark and Abby Young
And thank You Mecosta County for voting us Best Local Winery and congratulations to our sommelier, Marie Chapman, for being voted Best Bartender in Mecosta County!
Reopening for the Season
May 13th
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Thank you for voting Nick Scheible, Todd Csernai and Bradley Fath as one of the Best Financial Advisors in Mecosta County! Thank you for recognizing Jackie Holmes as one of the Best Insurance Providers and Lerner, Csernai & Fath Benefits Division as one of the Best Insurance Agencies in Mecosta County! It has been our pleasure to help individuals and businesses reach their financial goals. Thank you to Mecosta County and surrounding areas for your confidence and trust in us for the last 50 years. – Lerner, Csernai & Fath Financial Group
“WE CAN GET YOU THERE” Serving our clients needs since 1969
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.
Best Outdoor Patio
Winner - Antlers Fireside Grill Second Place - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Third Place - Blue Lake Tavern Honorable Mention - Sawmill Saloon Honorable Mention - MOE-Z-INN Honorable Mention - Rooster Saloon
Best Pizza
Winner - Pizza in Paris Second Place - Jet’s Pizza Third Place - CL Pizza Co Honorable Mention - C&J’s Pizza Honorable Mention - Murphy’s Bar Honorable Mention - Woody’s Super Bargain
Best Pub Food
Winner - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Second Place - Szots Bar & Grill Third Place - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Honorable Mention - Remus Tavern Honorable Mention - The Rooster Saloon Honorable Mention - Murphy’s Bar
Best Restaurant Chain
Winner - Applebee’s Grill + Bar Second Place - Buffalo Wild Wings Third Place - Culver’s Honorable Mention - Ruby Tuesday
Best Restaurant Independent
Winner - Antlers Fireside Grill Winner - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Third Place - Blue Cow Cafe Third Place - Pizza in Paris Honorable Mention - Fatbelly Deli & Creamery Honorable Mention - K J’s Family Restaurant
Best Restaurant Server Winner - Cassie at Blue Cow (Name & Workplace) Second Place - Kelly at Cranker’s Third Place - Kara at El Burrito Honorable Mention - Cheyenne Vogel at KJ’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mention - Abby Reihl at Remus Tavern Honorable Mention - Megan at Pizza in Paris Honorable Mention - Terri at The Moe-Z Best Salad
Winner - Ruby Tuesday Second Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Third Place - BR Lunch Box Honorable Mention - Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders Honorable Mention - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Honorable Mention - Pizza in Paris
Best Seafood/ Fish Restaurant
Winner - TTOWA SUSHI Second Place - R Place Restaurant Third Place - Long John Silver’s
Best Soup
Winner - Panera Bread Second Place - Szots Bar & Grill Third Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - K J’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mention - Blue Cow Honorable Mention - The Yellow Window
Best Sports Bar
Winner - Buffalo Wild Wings Second Place - Remus Tavern Third Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - Szots Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Honorable Mention - The Rooster Saloon
Best Steak
Winner - Antlers Fireside Grill Second Place - Blue Cow Cafe Third Place - Blue Lake Tavern Honorable Mention - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - Applebee’s Grill + Bar Honorable Mention - Ruby Tuesday
Best Sub/Sandwich
Winner - Fatbelly Deli & Creamery Second Place - Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders Third Place - Jimmy John’s Honorable Mention - Subway Restaurants Honorable Mention - C&J’s Pizza Honorable Mention - K J’s Family Restaurant Honorable Mention - Three Girls Bakery
Best Sushi
Winner - TTOWA SUSHI Second Place - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Third Place - Meijer
Best Take Out
Winner - Pizza in Paris Second Place - BR Lunch Box Third Place - Applebee’s Grill + Bar Honorable Mention - Jet’s Pizza Honorable Mention - Buffalo Wild Wings Honorable Mention - C&J’s Pizza Honorable Mention - K J’s Family Restaurant
Best Wine Selection
Winner - Grunst Brothers Party Store Second Place - The Winery at Young Farms Third Place - Gwinn Girls Winery and Tasting Room Honorable Mention - Meijer Honorable Mention - Heavenly Vineyards Honorable Mention - Mr. C’s Party Store
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BEst PIzza, VotEd By thE PEoPlE of MEcosta county
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Thank you for voting us #1 Best Pizza 7 years in a ROW!
Thank you for voting us #1 for Best Take Out Restaurant! Without your support none of this is possible!
Pizza, subs, salads, and appetizers
Thank you for voting Mr.C’s for locally owned business.
(231) 527-1424
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21970 Northland Drive Paris, MI 49338
Dine-In OR Take Out
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FREE
ORDER OF BREADSTICKS With Purchase of any 16” Extra Large Specialty Pizza at menu price. Limit one coupon per customer. Not good with any other offers. Please present coupon at time of order. • Expires 2/28/2020
Thank You Mecosta County
for choosing us as the Best Eye Clinic/Optometrist. We Are Knowledgeable, Energetic, & Passionate About Your Eyecare
207 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 1 • Big Rapids
231-796-5321
www.bigrapidsfamilyeyecare.com Hours 9:00AM - 5:30PM
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PIlAteS BIG RAPIDS
Winner - Royal View Retirement Community Second Place - Altercare Big Rapids Third Place - Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living Honorable Mention - Metron BR
Best Audiologist
Winner - Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center Second Place - Kaczmarski Hearing Third Place - Audibel Hearing Center
Best Chiropractor Winner - Shea Chiropractic Office Second Place - Routley Chiropractic Third Place - Tracy Morningstar, DC Honorable Mention - Art Zeilinger Honorable Mention - Family Chiropractic Health Center Honorable Mention - Northwest Chiropractic and Sports Medicine
Thank you Mecosta County for choosing Ava Jarzabkowski as Best Personal Trainer! 205 Maple Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307 www.pilatesbigrapids.com ava@pilatesbigrapids.com
Thank You Mecosta County... For choosing us for
BURGERS • PAPA BURGERS CONEY DOGS • FOOTLONGS A&W DRAFT ROOT BEER FLOATS • MALTS • SUNDAES
Best Assisted Living Facility
Best Hot Dog 2nd Best Fast Food 3rd for Best French Fries Honorable Mention for Best Burger
304 N. STATE ST. • BIG RAPIDS, MI
(231) 796-6405 • OPEN 7 DAYS
Thank You for voting us Best Farm/Garden & Feed Store!
310 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids • 231 .796 .6363
Best Clinic Winner - Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital Second Place - Pediatric Associates Big Rapids Third Place - Michigan Primary Care Partners Honorable Mention - Williams Family Medical Honorable Mention - Big Rapids Dental Health Care Honorable Mention - Life Resources Of Northern Michigan - Big Rapids Best Dentist Winner - Big Rapids Dental Health Care: Robert R. Scharp, DDS Winner - Erick K. Perroud, DDS Third Place - Caring Family Dentistry: Paul Stern Honorable Mention - Nevins Family Dentistry Honorable Mention - Caring Family Dentistry: Christa L. Stern DDS Honorable Mention - Preference Dental Best Eye Clinic Optometrist
Winner - Big Rapids Family Eyecare Second Place - Crew & Boss Eye Associates Third Place - University Eye Center Honorable Mention - Canadian Lakes Eyecare Honorable Mention - Czinder Eye Care Honorable Mention - Dr. Wecker at Big Rapids Walmart
Best Fitness/ Workout Facility
Winner - Planet Fitness Second Place - JDFit of Big Rapids Third Place - Physical Therapy and Fitness Plus, Inc. Honorable Mention - Ferris State Racquet and Fitness Center Honorable Mention - T.N.T. Gym and Tanning Honorable Mention - Crossfit Fidei/ Big Rapids CrossFit
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 - Bella Home Care Honorable Mention - Elara Caring
Best Hospital
Winner - Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
Best Massage Therapist
Winner - Monica Schriner at Cardinal Spa & Massage Second Place - MaryBeth Beamer at Whit Birch Massage Third Place - Ann McCarthy at The Studio Honorable Mention - The Massage Spot and Fitness Center Honorable Mention - Ashley King at Cardinal Spa Honorable Mention - Routley Chiropractic
Best Nursing Home
Winner - Altercare Big Rapids Second Place - Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living Third Place - Metron of Big Rapids
Best Orthodontist
Winner - Rummel Orthodontics Second Place - Herb Dulaney DDS
Best Pediatrician
Winner - Sushila Rao MD Second Place - Rachel Williams Big Rapids Third Place - Alexandrea Melonakos-Mahar
Best Personal Trainer
Winner - Jimmy Hollars at Planet Fitness Winner - Pilates Big Rapids Third Place - Chad Coon Honorable Mention - JDFit Honorable Mention - Ali Molnar Honorable Mention - Dan McClellan at JDFit
Best Pharmacy
Winner - Meijer Pharmacy Second Place - Walgreens Third Place - HomeTown Pharmacy in Big Rapids Honorable Mention - Rite Aid Honorable Mention - Canadian Lakes Pharmacy Honorable Mention - Remus Pharmacy
Best Physician
Winner - Tracey Foster Second Place - Rachel Williams Second Place - Sushila Rao Honorable Mention - Michelle Godfrey Honorable Mention - Andrea Keusch Honorable Mention - Tiffany Lattimore
Best Registered Nurse Winner - Megan Knopf at Pediatric Associates Big Rapids (Name & Workplace) Second Place - Becky Crosson Third Place - Jenny at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Honorable Mention - Laura Currie Honorable Mention - Rachel Bedker at Hospice of Michigan Honorable Mention - Agnes Kailing Newlin at Spectrum Health At Home
Special Supplement to the Pioneer • 2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE Best Retirement Community
Winner - The Brook Retirement Home Second Place - Royal View Retirement Community Third Place - Altercare Big Rapids Honorable Mention - Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living
Best Campground RV/Park
Winner - School Section Lake Veteran’s Park Second Place - Brower Park Third Place - CranHill Honorable Mention - Mecosta County Park Commission Honorable Mention - Merrill Gorrell Campground Honorable Mention - Mecosta Pines Campground
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Best Church Winner - Resurrection Life Church Second Place - St Mary Catholic Church Third Place - St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Honorable Mention - Chippewa Lake Community Church Honorable Mention - St Michael Catholic Church Honorable Mention - Big Rapids First United Methodist Church Best Elected Official
Winner - Todd Purcell Second Place - Tom Hogenson Third Place - Marcee Purcell Honorable Mention - Karen Hahn
Best Late Night Bar
Winner - Gypsy Nickel Lounge Second Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Third Place - The Rooster Saloon Honorable Mention - Star Shooter’s Bar & Restaurant Honorable Mention - Buffalo Wild Wings Honorable Mention - Szots Bar & Grill
Best Local Radio Personality
Winner - Etch at Y102.3 Second Place - Holmes at B103.9 Third Place - Rob & Louise at Big Country 100.9 Honorable Mention - Jared Crockett at Sunny 97.3 Honorable Mention - Scott Roman at B103.9 Honorable Mention - Bob Aldrich at B103.9
Best Local Sports Team
Winner - Ferris State Bulldogs Second Place - Chippewa Hills Warriors Third Place - Big Rapids Cardinals Honorable Mention - Morley Stanwood Mohawks Honorable Mention - Crossroads Charter Academy Cougars
Best Local Website
Winner - bigrapidsnews.com Second Place - mecostacountyfreefair.com Third Place - bigrapids.org Honorable Mention - cityofbr.org Honorable Mention - century21whitehouse.com
Best Locally Owned Business
Winner - B103.9 - Up North Radio LLC Second Place - Mr. C’s Party Store Third Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Honorable Mention - Fate’s Food Market Honorable Mention - Red Fox Market Honorable Mention - Currie’s Towing
Best News & Information
Winner - B103.9 Second Place - Big Country 100.9 Third Place - Big Rapids Pioneer Honorable Mention - Y102.3 Honorable Mention - Sunny 97.3 FM Honorable Mention - WBRN-AM Big Rapids
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Traditional Arts Weekend May 22-24, 2020
Summer Wheat
June 18-21, 2020
Wheatland Music Festival September 11-13, 2020
Winter Wheat January 9, 2021
wheatlandmusic.org
Over 60 years of Serving Mecosta County and 6 Generations of Well Drillers Best Well Driller
COURTRIGHT
WATER WELLS, INC.
231-972-2575
7429 9 MILE RD. • MECOSTA
R Royal View V Retirement Community
Thank you Mecosta County for Voting Us Best Assisted Living Facility 2019 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
7251 50TH AVE, REMUS, MI 49340 • 989-967-8879
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2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE • Special Supplement to the Pioneer Best Newspaper Columnist
Winner - Steve Gove Second Place - Taylor Fussman Third Place - Tim Rath
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 - Hemlock Park Honorable Mention - St. Mary’s Church Honorable Mention - First United Methodist Church Honorable Mention - Trinity Fellowship EFC
Best Place to Take Out Winner - Blue Lake Tavern of Town Guest Second Place - Schuberg’s Bar & Grill Third Place - Big Rapids Riverwalk Honorable Mention - Two Hats Ranch Honorable Mention - The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium/Kilwins Honorable Mention - Gwinn Girls Winery and Tasting Room
Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us #1 Nail Salon! Hours
Monday-Friday: 10am-7pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: closed
1258 Perry Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307
(616) 888-0172
www.OMGnailshop.com
Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us
Best Home Health Provider
RED FOX MARKET Your Downtown Grocer
Come See Us for Our Unique Gift Ideas this Year
Shop, Eat, Spend & Enjoy Local
Best Place to Work
Winner - Ferris State University Second Place - Fate’s Food Market Third Place - Altercare of Big Rapids Honorable Mention - WBZX Radio-B103.9 Honorable Mention - Pizza in Paris Honorable Mention - Mecosta County Parks
Best Radio Station
Winner - WBZX Radio-B103.9 Second Place - WWBR Big County 100.9 Third Place - WYBR Y102.3 Honorable Mention - WDEE-FM Sunny 97.3 Honorable Mention - WMYX-FM Rewind 99.1 Honorable Mention - News Radio WBRN 1460 & 107.7
Best Teacher Winner - Mrs. Tiffany Tice at Chippewa Hills Mecosta Elementary (Name & School) Second Place - Mr. Tyler Vogel at Chippewa Hills HS Second Place - Tonya Morgan at Big Rapids Middle School Honorable Mention - Melissa Scheible at Riverview Elementary Honorable Mention - Mark Brejcha at Big Rapids Middle School Honorable Mention - Tim Buckingham at Big Rapids Virtual School Best Accounting Firm
Winner - Baker’s Management Services Second Place - Lake Michigan Accounting Services LLC Third Place - Robert Boyce Honorable Mention - Bergelin & Murphy, LLC
Best Apartment Community
Winner - Big Rapids Housing Commission Second Place - Ryan Creek Apartments Third Place - University Parke Suites Honorable Mention - Hillcrest Oakwood Properties Honorable Mention - Northland Flats Apartments Honorable Mention - White Pine Manor
Best Auctioneer
Winner - Phil Currie Second Place - Ryan Hanson Third Place - Andy Lattimore Chippewa Lake Honorable Mention - Parker Auction Service Honorable Mention - Ryan Currie
Best Auto Repair
Winner - Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service Second Place - Johnson’s Automotive Repair Third Place - Mighty Muffler Honorable Mention - Denny’s Muffler and Brake Shop Honorable Mention - Big Rapids Tire Honorable Mention - Big Rapids Pennzoil & Auto Repair
Thank you Mecosta County for voting Red Fox as Best Health Food Store, Best Specialty Store and among your favorite Grocery store. RED FOX MARKET 112 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids
Special Supplement to the Pioneer • 2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE Best Bank
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Winner - Huntington Bank Second Place - Isabella Bank Third Place - West Michigan Credit Union Honorable Mention - Chemical Bank Honorable Mention - Lake-Osceola State Bank Honorable Mention - Fifth Third Bank
Best Bank Teller Winner - Wendy Fowler at West Michigan Credit Union (Name & Workplace) Second Place - Megan at Independent Bank Third Place - Mira at Huntington Bank Honorable Mention - Fawn Taylor at Mercantile Bank of Michigan Honorable Mention - Dee at Isabella Bank in Remus Honorable Mention - Sue at Fifth Third Bank Best Barber
Winner - E&M Hair Second Place - Brown’s Barber Shop Third Place - Smoke and Honey Honorable Mention - The STudio Honorable Mention - Natural Beauty Salon & Spa Honorable Mention - Jay at The STudio Honorable Mention - Kenzie at Smoke and Honey
Best Body Shop
Winner - JR Customs And Collision Second Place - Scott’s Body Shop Third Place - M & M Collision Honorable Mention - Russ’s Body Shop Honorable Mention - Mecosta County Collision
Best Bookkeeping/ Tax Service
Winner - Baker’s Management Second Place - Miedema’s Bookkeeping & Tax Third Place - Lake Michigan Accounting Services LLC Honorable Mention - Robert A Boyce, CPA, PC Honorable Mention - Bergelin & Murphy, LLC
Best Cable Winner - Spectrum or Satellite Provider Second Place - Dish Network Third Place - DirectTV Best Car Wash
Winner - Lee’s Rapid Wash Inc Second Place - Currie’s Third Place - Shell
Best Carpet Cleaning Winner - ServiceMaster by SMA Second Place - Classic Carpet Cleaning Third Place - Black Diamond Carpet Cleaning Best Cell Phone Provider
Winner - Verizon Wireless Second Place - AT&T Store Third Place - Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer Honorable Mention - Preferred Wireless/Sprint Honorable Mention - Boost Mobile
Best Child Care
Winner - Huntey’s Clubhouse Second Place - Devries Daycare of Big Rapids Third Place - Carmen’s Daycare and Learning Center Honorable Mention - Early Learning Center Honorable Mention - The Crazy Zoo Honorable Mention - Fern Backus
Best Computer & IT Services
Winner - i Fix Tronix Second Place - Strictly Computers Third Place - Simply Computers of Big Rapids Honorable Mention - AT&T Store
Remus Bowling Center appreciates all of the support for the 2019 Mecosta County Peoples Choice Awards
Remus Bowling Center 356 W. Wheatland • Remus
989-967-8251
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Community Driven • Policyholder Focused • Education Based – Summerfest –
– Hole in One –
The Schuberg Agency continues to support local events. Pictured above are the winners of the 2019 Summerfest Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Big Rapids. Thank you to all participating businesses!
John Bookshaw, former pastor at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, got a Hole-in-One on hole #5 at Clear Lake Golf Club!!! The #5 hole is sponsored by the Schuberg Agency and Southland Shopping Center. This hole has a unique prize of $100 for anyone that makes a hole in one! Congrats John!
HOME • LIFE • AUTO • BUSINESS
The Schuberg Agency is celebrating 75 years of business in 2020. To commemorate this special milestone, the Schuberg Agency is introducing a new logo!
– Presidents Club –
In 2019, Tyler Schuberg Received his 4th President’s Club Award from Auto-Owners Insurance. Tyler finished #23 out of 25,000 agents in life insurance sales. The Schuberg Agency also finished as the #26 Agency in the country for life sales. Tyler has received President’s Club honors in back to back years.
– Bowling Team –
The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) celebrated 100 years of Women’s Bowling Championships. The Schuberg Agency has the longest tenured sponsorship of a Women’s Bowling team in the United States! Thank you to all bowlers both past and present.
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
Diane Leichty
Commercial Sales
Marcie Schuberg Sales
Emily Robison Sales
Gail Jacobs
Account Manager
Marisa Johnston
Account Manager
Nedra Neumann Accountant
Jessica Lytle Receptionist
Thank You Mecosta County for choosing Tom Tacia as Best Financial Advisor. 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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Offering Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches & Salads
Thank you Mecosta County for voting us Best New Restaurant!
Located in Canadian Lakes, MI 231-359-1341 www.clpizzaco.com
THANK YOU FOR MAKING US YOUR DISASTER RESTORATION FAVORITE 3 YEARS RUNNING We greatly appreciate your support and love serving this community!
Water Damage • Mold Remediation Fire & Smoke Damage • Complete Rebuilds (231) 796-9187
completecleaninginc.com
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2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE • Special Supplement to the Pioneer Best Contractor
Winner - John Iltis Second Place - Defever Construction Third Place - Steve Jones Construction Co Honorable Mention - CR Construction, LLC Honorable Mention - Jess Arquette Builders Honorable Mention - Northern Castle Homes
Best Customer Winner - Remus Lumber Company Service Second Place - Wendy Fowler at West Michigan Credit Union Third Place - Jessica at Fifth Third Bank Honorable Mention - Tyler Schuberg at Schuberg Insurance Agency Honorable Mention - Paula at Three Girls Bakery Honorable Mention - Kristin Gerst at The Pet Hospital Best Disaster Winner - Complete Cleaning & Restoration Restoration Company Second Place - ServiceMaster by SMA
Gingrich Tire Center TIRES, CUSTOM WHEELS, AUTO SERVICE
Best Driving School
Winner - West Central Michigan Driver Education Second Place - Big Rapids Driving Academy Third Place - Mohawk Driving School in Morley
Best Dry-Cleaner
Winner - Pete’s Cleaners Second Place - Tubs & Tumble
Best Electrician
Winner - Remus Electric Inc Second Place - Aris Electric Third Place - Greenbay Electric Inc Honorable Mention - M Schneider Electric LLC Honorable Mention - Bob McClellan at Rapids Electric Honorable Mention - IBEW 275 Honorable Mention - Seth at Isenhart Electric Inc.
Best Excavator
Winner - Dicks Dozing Inc. Second Place - Aldrich Jerry Excavating Third Place - Brad Lubahn & Sons Excavating LLC Honorable Mention - Brian Sutton
Best Financial Winner - Tom Tacia at Tacia Wealth Management Advisor Second Place - Nick Scheible at Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial Group Third Place - Todd Csernai at Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial Group Honorable Mention - Brad Fath at Lerner Cservai & Fath Financial Group Honorable Mention - Steve Miller at Edward Jones Honorable Mention - Michelle Moen at Edward Jones
M-66 @ M-20 • REMUS, MI 49340
989-967-3541
www.gingrichtire.com
hot, iced, or frozen!
Winner - Sam’s Disposal Second Place - Independent Rural Waste Services Third Place - Granger
Best Hair Stylist
Winner - Abby Childers Second Place - Brandi French at SmartStyle Hair Salon Third Place - Megan at Smart Style Honorable Mention - Loretta Hays at E&M Hair Honorable Mention - Kenzie at Smoke & Honey Honorable Mention - Emma Graves at Natural Beauty
Best Hair/ Beauty Salon
Winner - E&M Hair Second Place - Smoke & Honey Third Place - SmartStyle Hair Salon Honorable Mention - The STudio Honorable Mention - Natural Beauty Salon & Spa Honorable Mention - Cardinal Spa & Massage
BOGO FREE
$1.00 OFF any grande/super specialty
Best Garbage/ Rubbish Removal
(BOGO - Buy One Get One)
840 S. State St. CODE 341222
Expires 2/28/20. Good on any grande/super favorite latte, creme freeze smoothie, tea latte or hot chocolate. Good at this location only. No copies of this coupon will be accepted. Not good with any other offer, including BIGGBY® loyalty card programs. For franchise information visit biggby.com.
any grande/super specialty beverage hot, iced, or frozen!
840 S. State St. CODE 242762
Expires 2/28/20. Good on any grande/super favorite latte, creme freeze smoothie, tea latte or hot chocolate. Good at this location only. No copies of this coupon will be accepted. Not good with any other offer, including BIGGBY® loyalty card programs. For franchise information visit biggby.com.
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Best Heating & Air Winner - Eli Williams Conditioning Company Second Place - Stratz Heating & Cooling Third Place - Fullmer & Sons Heating, Cooling, and Fireplaces Inc. Honorable Mention - C Ray Heating & Cooling Honorable Mention - Eaton Heating & Air Conditioning LLC Best Home Security
Winner - TKS- Turn Key Solutions
Best Hotel/Motel Winner - Hampton Inn Big Rapids Second Place - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Big Rapids, MI Third Place - Holiday Inn Big Rapids Honorable Mention - The Inn at Saint Ives Honorable Mention - Super 8 by Wyndham Big Rapids Honorable Mention - Blue Lake Lodge Best Insurance Agency
Winner - Schuberg Insurance Agency Second Place - Bush Insurance Agency, LLC Third Place - Bill Scheible at State Farm Honorable Mention - Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial Group Honorable Mention - Meemic Daum Insurance Honorable Mention - Biller Insurance Agency, Inc.
Best Insurance Winner - Bill Scheible at State Farm Provider Second Place - Tyler Schuberg at Schuber Insurance Agency Third Place - Curtis McLaughlin at Bush Insurance Honorable Mention - Jackie Holmes - Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial Group Honorable Mention - Kristy Somsal at Bush Insurance Agency Honorable Mention - Marcie Schuberg at Schuberg Insurance Agency
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US THIS YEAR AND SELECTING US ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE NEW BARS IN 2019! We are excited to serve a wonderful community in 2020!
Best Jeweler
Winner - Rogers Jewelers Second Place - Golden Visions Third Place - JC Penney Honorable Mention - Walmart Honorable Mention - Meijer
Best Landlord
Winner - Brandi K Guttersohn-Brooks Second Place - Silvernail Realty Third Place - Harry Albright Honorable Mention - Lester Cramer Honorable Mention - Kelly Wilkinson Honorable Mention - Jan Hammer
Best Landscaper
Winner - M & M Lawncare & Snowplowing Second Place - New Horizons Landscape LLC Third Place - LandXscape Landscaping & Yard Maintenance Honorable Mention - Green Thumb Lawn & Turf Specialists Honorable Mention - Brad Lubahn & Sons Excavating LLC
Best Laundry Mat
Winner - Tubs & Tumble Second Place - Penney Wash Laundromat
Best Law Firm/ Lawyer
Winner - Law Office of Stacey Flanery Second Place - Samuels Law Office, PLLC Third Place - Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center Honorable Mention - Mark Viel Attorney at Law Honorable Mention - Duvall Law Office
Best Local Construction Company
Winner - Iltis Construction Second Place - Defever Construction Third Place - Jess Arquette Builders Honorable Mention - CR Construction, LLC Honorable Mention - Steve Jones Construction Co Honorable Mention - Curtis Brothers Construction
7470 Northland Drive • Stanwood, MI
231-404-1042
Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us as your favorite full service Tanning Salon!
Aloha Tan: • 3 Levels of Tanning • Spraytans
• Tanning lotion, Hempz Products, samples & more!
Vacation Vibes:
Certified Travel Agent: Heather Blain (616) 885-6187 • heather@vacationvibesllc.com Consultations Available 24/7
796-1303 • 738 Perry Ave, Big Rapids, MI • Behind Applebees
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2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE • Special Supplement to the Pioneer Best Manicurist (Name & Workplace)
Winner - Kim Hoisington at Natural Beauty Second Place - Cat at Cat Nails Third Place - Jennifer Dowell at Nails by Jennifer Dowell Honorable Mention - Kim at OMG Honorable Mention - Ava at OMG Nails
Best Mechanic Winner - Josh Vincent at Betten Baker Dodge Second Place - Art at Muffler Man Third Place - Chuck Franklin at Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service Honorable Mention - Matt Piersma at Johnson’s Automotive Honorable Mention - Donny Kaiser at Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service Honorable Mention - Herb Brigham at Brigham’s Auto Repair
HONEST. EXPERIENCED. TOUGH.
Thank you to everyone who voted us Best Law Firm/Lawyer for Mecosta County People’s Choice Awards 2019! We are honored to have earned your vote! 1630 N. State Street | Big Rapids, MI | 231.629.8130
Best Mortgage/ Home Loan Provider
Winner - Huntington Bank Second Place - Lake-Osceola State Bank Third Place - Chemical Bank Honorable Mention - Brian Hervey Honorable Mention - Fifth Third Bank & ATM Honorable Mention - Dan Pochmara with Rocket Mortgage
Best Nail Salon
Winner - OMG Nails & Spa Second Place - Cat Nails Third Place - Fashion Nail Honorable Mention - Lily’s Nail Salon & Spa Honorable Mention - Nails By Jennifer Dowell Honorable Mention - Studio Nails
Best New Car Dealership
Winner - Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC Second Place - Betten Baker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Big Rapids
Best New Home Builder
Winner - John Iltis at Itis Construction Second Place - Defever Construction Third Place - CR Construction, LLC Honorable Mention - Jess Arquette Builders Honorable Mention - Anchor Construction Honorable Mention - Nowlin Builders
Best Oil Change Winner - Big Rapids Pennzoil and Auto Repair Second Place - Denny’s Muffler and Brake Shop Third Place - Performance Plus Quick Lube Honorable Mention - Betten Baker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Big Rapids Honorable Mention - Johnson’s Automotive Repair Honorable Mention - Muffler Man of Big Rapids Best Pest Control
Winner - CrossRoads Pest Control Second Place - Haynes Exterminating
Thank you for voting Brandi Guttersohn-Brooks this year’s favorite Landlord! I look to continue serving this community in 2020!
Homes & Apartments Find the size and price that fits you...Perfectly. Near Campus • Well Maintained All Utilities Included Options
305 North Michigan Avenue • Big Rapids MI 49307
Special Supplement to the Pioneer • 2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE Best Pet Boarding/ Grooming / Daycare
Winner - Worden’s Pet Resort Second Place - Riversbend Animal Hospital Third Place - Pet Hospital & Pet Motel Honorable Mention - Pleasant View Animal Clinic Honorable Mention - Perfect Paws Pet Salon Honorable Mention - Deb’s Pet Boutique
Best Pet Groomer
Winner - Riversbend Boarding & Grooming Second Place - Deb Routley-Lipnicki Second Place - Megan Walch Honorable Mention - The Familiar Dog Grooming Honorable Mention - Bobbi Langel Meisner Honorable Mention - Pet Hospital & Pet Motel
Best Photographer (Business)
Winner - Chris Jensen Second Place - Wise Photography Third Place - Afton & Co. Photography Honorable Mention - Portraits Edge Honorable Mention - Kyleen Knuth Ky’s Photography Honorable Mention - Cherilou
Best Plumber
Winner - Perdue Plumbing Second Place - The Drain Doctor Third Place - Ken Luce Plumbing Honorable Mention - Copper Wolf
Best Property Winner - Big Rapids Realty Inc Management Company Second Place - Silvernail Realty Third Place - Real Property Management of Big Rapids Best Real Estate Winner - Brittany Felde at Rockgate Real Estate Agent Second Place - Joe McNally at RE/MAX Together Third Place - Chris Janes Sells Houses Honorable Mention - Brooke Iltis at Big Rapids Realty Honorable Mention - Jerry Garner at CENTURY 21 Forward Realty, Inc. Honorable Mention - Karla Roebuck at Greenridge Best Realty Company
Winner - RE/MAX TOGETHER Second Place - Big Rapids Realty Inc Third Place - Rivertown Real Estate Honorable Mention - CENTURY 21 Forward Realty, Inc. Honorable Mention - Silvernail Realty Honorable Mention - Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty
YOUR HUNT ENDS HERE!
THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY FOR VOTING US: Best Chef - Jim Wood Best Dinner Best Outdoor Patio Best Independent Restaurant Best Steak
OPEN YEAR ROUND 7 DAYS A WEEK
Best Retirement Facility/ Winner - The Brook Retirement Home Independent Living Second Place - Royal View Retirement Community Third Place - 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 - Cook’s Tree Service LLC Third Place - Dicks Dozing Inc. Honorable Mention - Lawrence Morningstar Enterprises, Inc. Honorable Mention - Heet’s Snow Removal
Best Tanning Salon
Winner - Aloha Tan & Travel LLC Second Place - Planet Fitness
Best Tattoo Studio
Winner - Lighttouch Tattoo Second Place - Dawg Tags Tattoo, LLC
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231.359.1161
Lunch & Dinner Happy Hour: M-F • 2-6pm Bar • Banquet Facilities
antlersfiresidegrill.com
10107 Buchanan Rd., Canadian Lakes, MI
#habitatlovesmecostacounty VOTED BEST PAWN/RESALE SHOP, BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE, BEST THRIFT SHOP
By shopping, donating and volunteering at our ReStore, you are helping us to assist families in our community with critical home repairs and homeownership opportunities. Donations accepted during working hours Tuesday-Friday 10-5 & Saturday 10-3
CALL FOR PICK UP TODAY 231-629-8700
SHOP • DONATE • VOLUNTEER
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Thank You Mecosta County for choosing us as Best New Bar!
COME TRY OUR: Wing It Wednesday 10526 Dwight St 50¢ Chicken Chippewa Lake, MI 49320 Wings Special 231.867.1055 FISH FRY 3rd Friday Every Month DAILY SPECIALS!
Thank you Mecosta County for voting The Yellow window as Best Antique store. Come in and check out our Menu & Gifts.
10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Kelstevie@mail.com
111 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids
231-629-8730
People are at the heart of what we do. At Huntington, we know the business of banking is about moving money responsibly. But we also know that behind the numbers there are always people. Human lives. Our families, friends and neighbors. It’s an honor to be part of the lives that help our communities prosper. And for that privilege, we thank you.
Member FDIC. ⬢®, Huntington® and ⬢ Huntington. Welcome.® are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. ©2020 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated.
Special Supplement to the Pioneer • 2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE Best Taxidermist
Winner - Morgan Teachworth Second Place - Woodland Taxidermy Third Place - H&H Taxidermy
Best Tire Shop
Winner - Big Rapids Tire Second Place - Gingrich Tire Center Inc Third Place - DP Tire Service Honorable Mention - Belle Tire Honorable Mention - Phil Hatchew at Auto Part LLC Honorable Mention - Mighty Muffler
Best Title Company
Winner - Lakeland Title Second Place - Verified Title Third Place - Bridge Title Agency Honorable Mention - Best Homes Title
Best Towing Service
Winner - Currie’s Towing Second Place - Big Rapids Towing Third Place - ROBS TIRE & TOWING Honorable Mention - Weeks Auto Parts
Best Travel Agent
Winner - Heather Blain at Aloha Tan & Travel LLC Second Place - Sue Wilson at Travel Navigator
Best Used Car Winner - Premier Auto Sales Inc Dealership Second Place - Paris Auto Sales & Service Third Place - Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC Honorable Mention - Marvel Automotive Honorable Mention - Betten Baker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Big Rapids Honorable Mention - Hammer Auto Sales Best Veterinarian
Winner - Riversbend Animal Hospital Second Place - Pleasant View Animal Clinic Third Place - Stone Hill Veterinary Clinic Honorable Mention - Pet Hospital & Pet Motel Honorable Mention - Pol Veterinary Services
Best Well Driller
Winner - Courtright Water Wells, Inc. Second Place - Lamms Well Service Third Place - Elmore Well Services Honorable Mention - Pekrul Well Drilling
Best Agricultural Store
Winner - Family Farm & Home Second Place - Tractor Supply Co. Third Place - Voelker Bros Equipment Honorable Mention - Bader & Sons Co. Honorable Mention - Burnips Equipment Co.
Best Antique Store
Winner - The Yellow Window Second Place - Paris Country Shoppe Third Place - Barryton Hardware LLC Honorable Mention - P & J’s Plantiques Honorable Mention - The Red Lantern- Pop Up Shop
Best Appliance Store Winner - Lowe’s Second Place - Menards Third Place - VanDrie Home Furnishings Best ATV/Motorsports/ Winner - Lakeside Motor Sports, Inc Boat Dealer Second Place - Hansul Marine Third Place - Dam Toy Store
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Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service FOREIGN & DOMESTIC AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT TRUCKS
THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY
We at Chuck and Meredy's have been Blessed to Serve the Big Rapids Area for nearly 37 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 #1 Auto Repair by those we serve is an honor. So a BIG THANK YOU to all our Customers for letting US serve YOU.
796-0550
1 mile East of M-20 • 18620 Chippewa Lk. Rd. (16 Mile) • Big Rapids, MI
www.chuckandmeredys.com
Thank You Mecosta County! Thank You For Voting Us Mecosta County’s People’s Choice For Favorite Carpet Cleaner & 2nd Place for Disaster Restoration Service!
• Residential Cleaning • Commercial Cleaning • Disaster Restoration • Janitorial Services
ServiceMaster Cleaning and Restoration by SMA 9415 Northland Dr. • Stanwood, MI
231.823.8300 • 888.364.1188 www.svmadv.com
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2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE • Special Supplement to the Pioneer
Dr. Rachel Williams would like to thank Mecosta County for voting her among the area’s Best Physicians, Pediatricians, and Clinics! It’s wonderful to be a part of this Hometown community!
Dr. Rachel M. Williams
Family Medical Practice Please call for new appointments! We accept most insurances, including Priority Health Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
209 S. Michigan Ave.• Big Rapids, MI
CALL TODAY TO BECOME A NEW PATIENT!
616.840.1167
Best Auto Parts Store
Winner - O’Reilly Auto Parts Second Place - Advance Auto Parts Third Place - AutoZone Auto Parts Honorable Mention - Big Rapids Tire Honorable Mention - Auto Value Honorable Mention - Carquest Auto Parts - Binney Auto Parts
Best Bookstore
Winner - Mecosta Book Gallery
Best Cashier
Winner - Durinda Raglin at Fate’s Second Place - Keatyn at Hixson’s Family Market Third Place - Matt Currie at Currie’s Honorable Mention - Casey Councilor at Mr C’s Honorable Mention - Freddie at Meijer Honorable Mention - Shawna Conley at Toppings
Best Computer/ IT Store
Winner - Simply Computers of Big Rapids Second Place - AT&T Store
Best Consignment Store
Winner - Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Second Place - St. Vincent de Paul Society Third Place - The Yellow Window Honorable Mention - Salvation Army Honorable Mention - Twice Is Nice Resale and Consignment Honorable Mention - WISE Shopper
Best Department Store
Winner - Meijer Second Place - Serendipity Third Place - JCPenney Honorable Mention - Walmart Supercenter Honorable Mention - B2 Outlet Stores
Best Eyeglass Store Winner - Canadian Lakes Eyecare Second Place - Crew & Boss Eye Associates Third Place - Big Rapids Family Eyecare Honorable Mention - University Eye Center Honorable Mention - Optometric Associates-Big Rapids: Emily A. Coles OD Best Farm/Garden/ Feed Store
Winner - Big Rapids Farm & Garden Second Place - Tractor Supply Third Place - Family Farm and Home Honorable Mention - Remus Farm and Garden Honorable Mention - Stanwood Feed and Needs
Best Flooring/ Carpet Store
Winner - Gilbert’s Carpets Plus Color Tile Second Place - Sweet Tile & Carpet Inc Third Place - The Carpet Gallery
Best Florist
Winner - Patterson’s Flowers Second Place - P & J’s Plantiques
Best Garden Store/ Nursery
Winner - Lowe’s Second Place - Saenz Greenhouses and Produce Growers Third Place - Indoor Growers Edge Honorable Mention - B&B Flowers Chippewa Lake
Best Gift Store
Winner - The Old Pioneer Store & Emporium/ Kilwins Second Place - The Yellow Window Third Place - Store in BR Hospital Honorable Mention - Quinn’s Music
Best Golf Shop
Winner - Katke Golf Course Winner - Tullymore Golf Resort Third Place - The Royal Golf Course at Canadian Lakes Honorable Mention - Falcon Head Golf Club
We also offer facials, eye lash extensions, salon services, body waxing, and whirlpool!
NOW A FULL S E RV I C E S A L ON!
231.598.9212 Thank you Mecosta County for voting Monica Schriner, Best Massage Therapist, and Honorable Mention to Best Hair/ Beauty Salon, and Ashley King, Honorable Mention!
126 Maple Street, Suite C Big Rapids, MI
www.CardinalSpaAndMassage.com
Ashley King, Spa Manager Brooke Allen, Cosmetologist Alexis Jackson, Cosmetologist Anna Thompson, Cosmetologist Christie Webster, Cosmetologist Katie Omness, Esthetician Tanya Parks, Massage Therapist Monica Schriner, Massage Therapist
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Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Us Your Favorite Convenience Store for 2019
We have THE largest selection of liquor & wine and THE largest mix & match of craft beers
Thank You MecosTa counTY For VoTing PeTe’s cleaners Your FaVoriTe DrY cleaners!
We’ve been serving the area for over 74 years!
Pete’s Cleaners
624 N. STATE ST. BIG RAPIDS, MI
115 Hemlock • Big Rapids
(231) 796-3755
(231) 796-7253
Thank you Mecosta County for voting Premier Auto Inc. your favorite place to purchase a used vehicle once again! EXPERIENCE THE PREMIER DIFFERENCE CALL PETE, RJ, OR LENNY TODAY! 14010 Northland Dr. • Big Rapids
231-796-7020
THE LITTLE LOT WITH A LOT TO OFFER www.premierautosalesinc.com
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2019 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE • Special Supplement to the Pioneer
Chad Root
Fully Licensed & Insured Residential Contractor
Owner
CONSTRUCTION General Contractor
Big Rapids, MI
CR Construction appreciates Mecosta County Voting us among the best New Home Builders, Contractors, and Local Construction Companies!
231 592 4734 crconstructionllc@hotmail.com Thank you Mecosta County for voting us
People’s Choice Best Plumber!
PERDUE PLUMBING
231-629-1457
Licensed & Insured
• New • Remodel • Service • Water Softeners • Water Heaters Edward Perdue Master Plumber
DICK’S DOZING Your Local Experts In: • Basement Excavations • Septic Tank & Drain • Demolition Work Field Installation • Land Clearing • Delivery of Gravel, • Grading Sand, and Screened • Gravel Driveways/Roads Black Dirt
ears of Over 50 y ce we can experien e your larg h it help w . ts c je ro p or small
Thank You Mecosta County for choosing Dick’s Dozing as Best Excavator in Mecosta County and our Snow Plowing Services among your favorites!
CALL TODAY!
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231-796-8702 Email - dicksdozing@gmail.com
& Lawncare &
Snowplowing
Thank you for voting us People’s Choice for Lawn Care Service and Snow Plowing • Paris, 49338 (231) 796-4956 COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL AND YARDMI CLEAN UP Tree Trimming • Wood Chipping • Stump Grinding COMPETITIVE PRICING!
Best Grocery Store
Winner - Fate’s Food Market Second Place - Meijer Third Place - Hixson’s Family Market Honorable Mention - ALDI Honorable Mention - Red Fox Market Honorable Mention - Mackersie Brothers
Best Hardware Store
Winner - State Street Hardware Second Place - Barryton Hardware LLC Third Place - Canadian Lakes Ace Hardware Honorable Mention - Big Rapids Cash & Carry Honorable Mention - Remus Lumber Honorable Mention - Remus Repair
Best Health Food Store Winner - Red Fox Market Second Place - GNC Best Home Furnishing Store
Winner - VanDrie Home Furnishings Second Place - Bare Furniture Third Place - The Bedroom Center
Best Home Improvement/ Second Place - Remus Lumber Co Lumber Store Third Place - Lowe’s Honorable Mention - Big Rapids Cash & Carry Honorable Mention - Barryton Hardware LLC Honorable Mention - Big L Lumber Best Liquor Store
Winner - Grunst Brothers Party Store Second Place - Mr.C’s Party Store Third Place - Hixson’s Family Market Honorable Mention - Fate’s Food Market Honorable Mention - Riverside Station Honorable Mention - COPPER TOP CONVENIENCE STORE
Best Mattress Store
Winner - The Bedroom Center
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Winner - JCPenney Second Place - Meijer Third Place - B2 Outlet Stores
Best Pawn/ Resale Shop
Winner - Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity Second Place - God’s Helping Hands Third Place - St. Vincent de Paul Society Honorable Mention - Better Than A Pawn Shop
Best Shoe Store
Winner - Shoe Sensation
Best Specialty Store
Winner - Red Fox Market Second Place - The Red Lantern Third Place - Rise Smoke Shop Honorable Mention - E-Cig Outlet
Best Sporting Goods Store
Winner - Dunham’s Sports Second Place - Trigger Time Outfitters Third Place - Ole Gun Shack Honorable Mention - Paris Archery
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 - Maurices Second Place - JCPenney Third Place - Serendipity - Big Rapids Honorable Mention - B2 Outlet Stores
Best Bowling Alley
Winner - The Gate Bowling Center & Pizza Pub Second Place - Remus Bowling Center
Best Driving Range
Winner - Katke Golf Course Second Place - Clear Lake Golf Club Third Place - Tullymore Golf Resort Honorable Mention - Falcon Head Golf Club
Best Golf Course
Winner - Clear Lake Golf Club Second Place - Tullymore Golf Resort Third Place - Katke Golf Course Honorable Mention - The Royal Golf Course at Canadian Lakes Honorable Mention - Falcon Head Golf Club
Best Health & Fitness Club
Winner - Planet Fitness Second Place - JDFit Third Place - TNT Gym & Tanning Honorable Mention - Physical Therapy & Fitness Plus, Inc.
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Thank You Mecosta County for Voting us Best Grocery Store. Proudly Serving You Since 1922 Monday - Saturday 8am-8pm • Sunday 8am-5pm
2566 9 Mile Road •Remus MI
989-967-3450
Thank You Mecosta County! – 1st Place – School Section Park – 2nd Place – Brower Park Honorable Mention Merrill Gorrell
Cabin rentals available • 231-832-3246
Online reservations accepted! • www.MecostaCountyParks.com
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Ferris State University thanks its employees, students and the Big Rapids community for making it the 2020 Pioneer People’s Choice for Best Place to Work and Best Local Sports Team!
Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination.