for Montcalm, Newaygo & North Kent Counties A special supplement to the River Valley Shopper
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n i n e W r s e A h T d r e n . .. A Best Attraction
Best Bar
Best Family Entertainment
Best Bartender
Best Festival
Best Breakfast
Kent Theater - Cedar Springs, MI.................................................................................... Winner Village Inn in Pierson.....................................................................................................Winner Deer Tracks Junction - Cedar Springs, MI........................................................................ Winner Ashley, at the Village Inn, Pierson...................................................................................Winner Harvest Festival - Howard City, MI.................................................................................. Winner
Best Local Band
Gunner and the Grizly Boys............................................................................................ Winner
Best Local Event
Harvest Festival - Howard City, MI.................................................................................. Winner
Best Movie Theater
Rockford’s Northstar Cinema.......................................................................................... Winner
Lakeside Inn 23 E Lake Street Sand Lake.MI 49343..........................................................Winner
Best Brewery Cedar Springs Brewing Company....................................................................................Winner
Best Buffet B.C. Pizza - Howard City, MI............................................................................................Winner
Best Catering Little China Restaurant - Lakeview, MI............................................................................Winner
Best Nightclub
Catch 120 Grill - Howard City, MI.................................................................................... Winner
Best Chef Ritch at Lakeside Inn, Sand Lake.....................................................................................Winner
Best Outdoor Event
Red Flannel Festival Office - Cedar Springs, MI............................................................... Winner
Best Chicken Wings
Best Tourist Spot
Northern Trails Bar & Grill - Newaygo, MI........................................................................Winner
High Rollway................................................................................................................. Winner
Best Cocktails
Best Reception Facility/Banquet Facility
Rusty’s Amble Inn - Howard City, MI...............................................................................Winner
Village of Pierson.......................................................................................................... Winner
Best Coffee
Best Bakery
Starbucks.......................................................................................................................Winner
Hilltop Bakery - Bailey, MI............................................................................................. Winner Best Deli Leppinks Food Centers................................................................................................... Winner Wesco in Lakeview........................................................................................................ Winner Jorgi’s Marketplace - Greenville, MI.................................................................................Winner
NOW WITH 31 OFFICES STATEWIDE TO SERVE YOU! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST HEARING AID COMPANY IN MONTCALM COUNTY. 989-423-3070 hearmichigan.com
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Alma 7336 North Alger Rd
Clare 2141 E Ludington Dr
Greenville 709 S Greenville West Dr
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Best Desserts
Best New Restaurant
Dairy Bear - Howard City, MI.......................................................................................... Winner The Forager - Howard City, MI........................................................................................ Winner
Best Dinner
Best Outdoor Patio
McKenna’s Village Restaurant - Lakeview, MI.................................................................. Winner Dairy Bear - Howard City, MI.......................................................................................... Winner The Forager - Howard City, MI........................................................................................ Winner
Best Pizza
Best Donuts Sprinkles Donut Shop - Rockford, MI.............................................................................. Winner
Best Family Restaurant Lakeside Inn Restaurant Sand Lake, MI.......................................................................... Winner
Main Street Pizza.......................................................................................................... Winner
Best Pub Food McKenna’s Village Restaurant - Lakeview, MI.................................................................. Winner
Best Restaurant Chain
Best Fast Food Subway......................................................................................................................... Winner
Little China Restaurant - Lakeview, MI........................................................................... Winner
Best Fish Fry American Legion........................................................................................................... Winner
Best French Fries Dairy Bear - Howard City, MI.......................................................................................... Winner
Best Fried Chicken Leppinks Food Centers................................................................................................... Winner
Best Hamburger The Forager - Howard City, MI........................................................................................ Winner
Best Happy Hour Catch 120 Grill - Howard City, MI.................................................................................... Winner
Best Hot Dog Dairy Bear - Howard City, MI.......................................................................................... Winner
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant Dippity Dog Cones And Franks - Lakeview, MI................................................................. Winner
Best Local Winery Cedar Springs Brewing Company................................................................................... Winner
Best Margarita Downtown Trini’s - Sparta, MI........................................................................................ Winner
Best Meal on a Budget McKenna’s Village Restaurant - Lakeview, MI.................................................................. Winner
Best Mexican Restaurant Downtown Trini’s - Sparta, MI........................................................................................ Winner
Best New Bar The Forager - Howard City, MI........................................................................................ Winner
Thank you for voting us Best Pub Food! You’ll Love the Friendly atmosphere, great food and good spirits! Come Unwind & Relax at McKenna’s 321 Lincoln Avenue Lakeview
989.352.9918
Thank You,
for voting us Best Auto Repair and Body Shop Ask us how we can help with your deductible!
616.636.5341 Fax: 616.636.4532
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CategoryName Entrant Name
Best Restaurant Independent
Best Soup
Best Restaurant Server
Best Sports Bar
Best Salad
Best Steak
Best Seafood/Fish Restaurant
Best Sub/Sandwich
The Forager - Howard City, MI...........................................................Winner
Best Sushi
Rank
Little China Restaurant - Lakeview, MI..............................................Winner Lakeside Inn Restaurant - Sand Lake, MI..................................................................................................... Winner Melanie Magoon at Lakeside Inn Sand Lake......................................Winner Northern Trails Bar & Grill - Newaygo, MI.................................................................................................... Winner Northern Trails Bar & Grill - Newaygo, MI..........................................Winner Chapz Roadhouse - Lakeview, MI................................................................................................................ Winner McKenna’s Village Restaurant - Lakeview, MI.....................................Winner Subway...................................................................................................................................................... Winner China City.................................................................................................................................................. Winner
Best Take Out
Little China Restaurant - Lakeview, MI........................................................................................................ Winner
Best Wine Selection
Jorgi’s Marketplace - Greenville, MI............................................................................................................. Winner
Best Assisted Living Facility
Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living - Lakeview, MI.......................................................................................... Winner
Best Audiologist
Fremont Hearing & Speech Center - Freemont, MI....................................................................................... Winner
Best Chiropractor
Tri-County Family Chiropractics - Howard City, MI........................................................................................ Winner
Best Dental Office
Lakeview Dental Associates........................................................................................................................ Winner
Sand Lake VETERINARY SERVICES 11 E Lake St • Sand Lake, MI 49343 •
Best Dentist
Lakeview Dental Associates: Winget William J DDS...................................................................................... Winner
616-636-4100
Best Eye Clinic/Optometrist
Aris Eye Care PC- Lakeview, MI -Dr. Teresa Aris............................................................................................. Winner
Best Fitness/Workout Facility
Lakeview Community Center - Lakeview, MI................................................................................................ Winner
Best Hearing Aid Store
Hear Michigan............................................................................................................................................ Winner Sam’s Club................................................................................................................................................. Winner
Best Home Health Provider
BE HAPPY
ACE Home Health Care Services Inc............................................................................................................. Winner
Thank you for voting us Best Veterinarian MON. - FRI.: 8AM-6PM • SAT.: 9AM-2PM • SUN.: CLOSED
Best Hospital
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Pediatric Ophthalmology........................................................................... Winner
Best Massage Therapist
Reister Family Chiropractic - Kent City, MI................................................................................................... Winner
For all your irrigation and agriculture water needs.
Denton Boys Drilling Toys Denton and Sons Water Well Drilling 8744 124th St. Sand Lake
Thank You for Voting Us for Best Well Driller!
Thank You for Voting us Best Chiropractor OFFERING ALL YOUR CHIROPRACTIC NEEDS • Massage Therapy • Full Line of Herbs, Vitamins & Essential Oils
OFFICE
616-636-5684 FAX 616-636-4623
Jim Denton 616-636-8638
837 W. Shaw St. Howard City, MI 49329
Tri County Family Jeanette I. Chomic, D. C.
231.937.9370
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Best Nursing Home
Best Place to Get Married
Best Orthodontist
Best Place to Take Out of Town Guest
Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living.................................................................................... Winner Kruithoff Farm Barn....................................................................................................... Winner Lakeview Dental Associates........................................................................................... Winner
Best Pediatrician
Winter Inn Greenville, MI............................................................................................... Winner
Dr. Jasmine S. Folger..................................................................................................... Winner
Best Place to Work
Best Personal Trainer
Community First Federal CU........................................................................................... Winner
Jimmy at Planet Fitness................................................................................................. Winner Jerow Gould Law - Howard City, MI................................................................................ Winner
Best Pharmacy
HomeTown Pharmacy - Newaygo................................................................................... Winner
Best Physician
Andria Keusch............................................................................................................... Winner
Best Registered Nurse
Amy Saint Marries Hospital............................................................................................ Winner
Best Retirement Community
Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living.................................................................................... Winner
Best Campground RV/Park
Oxbow Park Campground - Croton, MI............................................................................ Winner
Best Church
Grace Community Church - Howard City, MI................................................................... Winner
Best Late Night Bar Corner Bar Rockford....................................................................................................... Winner
Best Local Radio Personality
Jim Aaron WGLM 106.3 Greenville................................................................................. Winner
Best Local Sports Team
Tri-County Vikings......................................................................................................... Winner
A Great Smile Changes Everything!
Best Local Website
BigRapidsNews.com...................................................................................................... Winner
Best Locally Owned Business
Big Ben’s Tires & Auto Repairs - Sand Lake, MI................................................................ Winner
Best News & Information
River Valley Shopper...................................................................................................... Winner
Best Newspaper Columnist
J West........................................................................................................................... Winner
Best Phone Book
PDS Print & Digital Solutions......................................................................................... Winner
Thank You for Voting Oxbow Park Best Campground! Oxbow Park - East Side of Hardy Dam 2973 Cottonwood • Newaygo, MI 49337
231-856-4279
Pavilion -Cabin Rental www.newaygoparks.com
Voted Best Dentist, Dental Office and Orthodontist
New Patients Welcome Most Insurance Plans Accepted Financing Available For Braces
989-352-7294
924 Lincoln Ave. • Lakeview www.lkvdental.com
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Best Radio Station
Best Car Wash
106.3 WGLM - Greenville, MI......................................................................................... Winner Lucky Auto Wash (formerly Touch of class)..................................................................... Winner
Best Teacher
Breanda Shaffer Kent City Schools................................................................................. Winner
Best Accounting Firm
Trumpets & Doves - Howard City, MI.............................................................................. Winner
Best Apartment Community Kent Ridge Apartments & Storage - Kent City, MI........................................................... Winner
Best Auctioneer
Art Smith Auctioneers................................................................................................... Winner Terry Harrison............................................................................................................... Winner
Best Auto Repair
Tri County Body Shop- Sand Lake, MI............................................................................. Winner
Best Credit Union
Community First Federal CU........................................................................................... Winner
Best Barber The Chop Shop Kent City................................................................................................ Winner
Best Body Shop
Tri County Body Shop - Sand Lake, MI............................................................................ Winner
Best Bookkeeping / Tax Service Trumpets & Doves......................................................................................................... Winner
Best Cable or Satellite Provider
DISH............................................................................................................................. Winner
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On the corner of M-57 & M-91, Greenville
MON. 9-7 • TUES., WED., THURS. & FRI. 9-6 • SAT. 9-2
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Best Carpet Cleaning Brad’s Cleaners - Greenville, MI...................................................................................... Winner
Best Cell Phone Provider
Boost Mobile................................................................................................................. Winner
Best Child Care
Natural Wonders Childcare Center.................................................................................. Winner
Best Computer & IT Services
Best Buy....................................................................................................................... Winner
Best Contractor
Scheidel Concrete.......................................................................................................... Winner
Best Customer Service
Red Rock Grille - Kent City, MI........................................................................................ Winner
Best Excavator
Dean’s Landscaping & Excavating - Sand Lake, MI........................................................... Winner
Best Financial Advisor
Mushlock & Associates - Kent City, MI............................................................................ Winner
Best Garbage/Rubbish Removal
Granger Disposal - Alma, MI.......................................................................................... Winner
Best Hair Stylist
Whitney Ketalar............................................................................................................ Winner
Best Hair/Beauty Salon
Patsy’s Hair Place - Sand Lake, MI.................................................................................. Winner
Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company
Mike Bergman HVAC Sand Lake...................................................................................... Winner
Best Home Security
ADT®............................................................................................................................. Winner
Best Hotel/Motel
Super 8 by Wyndham Wyoming/Grand Rapids Area........................................................ Winner
Best Insurance Agency
Mike Saum - State Farm Insurance Agent - White Cloud, MI ������������������������������������������� Winner
Best Insurance Provider
Mike Saum - State Farm Insurance Agent - White Cloud, MI............................................ Winner
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BEST HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
A.C.E. Home Health Care is dedicated to providing individualized care for our clients on a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week basis
Thank you for selecting us the 2019 People’s Choice for Home Health Care Provider. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for awarding us this honor. It is with pride we the staff of A.C.E. Home Health Care consider ourselves blessed to be “Family” to the communities we serve. In the upcoming year, we will continue to strive to better our service to meet the needs of our communities.
Our team is honored and grateful to be voted for this award.
“Let A.C.E. take the Stress out of your home care needs.” 120 Hemlock, P.O. Box 499, Howard City, MI 49329 Phone: 231.937.4514 | Fax: 231.937.7246 | 1.888.937.4514
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Best Jeweler
Bauble Patch Jewelers - Comstock Park, MI.................................................................... Winner
Best Landscaper Dean’s Landscaping & Excavating - Sand Lake, MI........................................................... Winner
Best Law Firm / Lawyer
Jerow Gould Law - Howard City, MI................................................................................ Winner
Best Local Construction Company
Kauffman Construction Inc - Newaygo, MI...................................................................... Winner
Best Mechanic
Tom Brown.................................................................................................................... Winner
Best Mortgage / Home Loan Provider
ChoiceOne Bank - Sparta, MI......................................................................................... Winner
Best Nail Salon
Fusion Salon•Spa•Nails - Newaygo, MI........................................................................... Winner
Best New Car Dealership
Keller North Country Motors - Howard City, MI............................................................... Winner
Best New Home Builder Montell Construction - Grand Rapids, MI........................................................................ Winner
Best Oil Change Big Ben’s Tires & Auto Repairs - Sand Lake, MI................................................................ Winner Sand Lake Oil & Lube..................................................................................................... Winner
Best Pest Control Travis Pest Control - Cedar Springs, MI............................................................................ Winner
Best Pet Boarding / Grooming / Daycare AAA Pet Grooming - Sparta, MI...................................................................................... Winner
Best Pet Groomer Monica Aaa Pet Grooming - Sparta, MI........................................................................... Winner
Best Real Estate Agent Brittany Felde-Rockgate Real Estate, LLC........................................................................ Winner
Best Retirement Facility / Independent Living Metron of Cedar Springs................................................................................................ Winner
Best Tanning Salon Awesome Tan - Cedar Springs, MI................................................................................... Winner
Best Tire Shop Big Ben’s Tires & Auto Repairs - Sand Lake, MI................................................................ Winner
BEST HAIR & BEAUTY SALON
RedFAMILY Rock Grille DINING
THANK YOU
Walk Ins Welcome! PATSY’S
&
Hair Place Barbershop
616.636.4500
37 4th St. • Sand Lake, MI (Behind Wesco)
For Voting Us for Best Customer Service.
Family Owned
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS PLUS SOUP & SALAD BAR!
CORNER OF BALL CREEK & 17 MILE (M46) • KENT CITY DINE-IN OR SERVING YOU FOR CARRY OUT OVER 11 YEARS MONDAY - SUNDAY 6 AM - 2 PM
616-678-7827
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Best Towing Service Auto Hook Towing & Recovery - Sand Lake, MI............................................................... Winner
Best Travel Agent
Antor Travel Agency - Rockford, MI................................................................................ Winner
Best Used Car Dealership
Ray Winnie Auto Sales - Greenville, MI........................................................... Winner
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Hall-Sand Lake Veterinarian Services...................................................... Winner
Best Well Driller
Denton Well Drilling - Sand Lake, MI.............................................................. Winner
Best Appliance Store
Millards Furniture and Appliance - Stanton, MI.......................................... Winner
Best ATV/Motorsports/Boat Dealer
Nelson’s Speed Shop - Greenville, MI............................................................. Winner
Best Auto Parts Store
Never Enough Auto Accessories - Grant, MI................................................ Winner
Best Cashier
Char Hawley............................................................................................................ Winner
Best Consignment Store
Kaleidoscope of Times - Edmore and Greenville, MI................................ Winner
Best Eyeglass Store
Aris Eye Care PC - Lakeview, MI........................................................................ Winner Eyeglass World........................................................................................................ Winner
We are Honored to be Voted the Best Auto Parts Store!
Thank you for Voting Us Best Pharmacy in 3 Counties!
Newaygo
226 W. River Valley Dr.
231-652-6914
www.neverenoughauto.com
161 S. Maple St. (M-37) • Grant
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, • Sat. 9am-12pm
616-636-8856 Toll Free: 877-609-6727 Spanish: 231-674-4474
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Best Flooring / Carpet Store
Best Thrift Store
Best Florist
Best Bowling Alley
Town & Country Carpet - Sparta, MI............................................................... Winner The Corner Closet Newaygo, MI....................................................................... Winner
Jacobsen’s Floral & Greenhouse - Sparta, MI............................................... Winner
Sparta Lanes and The Garden Patch Restaurant - Sparta, MI................ Winner
Best Garden Store/Nursery
Jacobsen’s Floral & Greenhouse - Sparta, MI............................................... Winner Lakeview Elevator - Lakeview, MI.................................................................... Winner
Best Gift Store Village Kupps - Lakeview, MI............................................................................. Winner
Best Golf Shop
Pilgrim’s Run - Pierson, MI.................................................................................. Winner
Best Grocery Store
Leppinks Food Centers........................................................................................ Winner
Best Health Food Store
Perry’s LLC - Cedar Springs, MI.......................................................................... Winner
Best Home Furnishing Store
Millard’s Furniture - Stanton, MI....................................................................... Winner
Best Home Improvement/Lumber Store
Carter Lumber........................................................................................................ Winner DeWitt Lumber....................................................................................................... Winner
Best Liquor Store Party World - Comstock Park, MI...................................................................... Winner
Thank You for Voting Us Best Locally Owned Business & Best Tire Shop!
BIG BEN’S Tires & AuTo repAirs
New & Used Tires Truck & Auto Repairs Hundreds of Used Tires In Stock
110 N. 3rd Street • Sand Lake
616-636-8350
231-937-TIRE (8473) Licensed & Insured Over 35 Yrs Experience
Jerow Gould Law
Law Office of
Jeanne L. Jerow • Kyle M. Gould
Thank you for voting us People’s Choice for Best Law Firm and Best Lawyers. We as the firm are honored and grateful for the trust the community has placed with us for the past 29 years.
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Knowledgeable.
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jerowgouldlaw.com
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Thank You for your votes in naming me Best Insurance Provider & Best Insurance Agent!
Saum, MikeMike Saum, AgentAgent
171 Gibbs 171Street Gibbs Street White Cloud, 49349-0997 White Cloud, MI White MI Cloud, MI 49349-0997 49349-0997
231.689.6141 231.689.6141
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