October 22, 2022
MyMichigan Providers Voted 2022 Reader’s Choice Winners
M yMichigan Health would like to congratulate all of the following health c are prov id ers and fa c ilities for b eing sele c te d as 2 0 2 2 Re ad er ' s Choic e Award winners and finalists. Thank you to all of the readers who voted to recognize these providers and ser vices. We are proud to be part of a team that is bringing you excellent care.
Providers
Christopher Bigelow, M D , Jackson & Bigelow, M D P C
M aria Cristina Chan, M D , M yMichigan Internal Medicine
C asi Frost, R N , M yMichigan C ardiolog y
Kym Gohn, M D , MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecolog y
Jennifer C . Grossman, D.O., Family Medicine A ssociates of Midland, P C
Kelly Hamilton, M D , M yMichigan Obtestrics & Gynecolog y
James Jackson, M D , Jackson & Bigelow, M D P C
Hugo Juarbe, M D , Family Medicine A ssociates of Midland, P C
Shannon M ar tin, D O , M yMichigan Family Medicine
Christine Mooney, R .N., Infusion C enter, M yMichigan Medic al C enter Midland
John Murphy, D O , M yMichigan Or thopedics
Nurse Practitioners at M yMichigan Health Nurses at M yMichigan Medic al C enter Midland
Nicholas Post Vasold, D.P.M., Foot & A nkle Specialists of Mid Michigan, P C
Jessic a Rausch, F N P , MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecolog y
T homas Regenbogen, M D , M yMichigan Medic al Oncolog y & Hematolog y Stacey Rohn, Paramedic
Shawna Ruple, M D , MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology Surgeons at M yMichigan Health
Kenneth VanSumeren, P A C , MyMichigan Internal Medicine
Elizabeth Wright, P A C, M yMichigan Family Medicine in S anford
George Z ainea, M D , M yMichigan C olon & Rectal Surger y
Facilities
M yMichigan C ancer C enter
M yMichigan Health Home C are
M yMichigan Health Senior Life Solutions
M yMichigan Hospice
M yMichigan Medic al C enter Midland
M yMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecolog y
M yMichigan Or thopedics
M yMichigan Pediatrics
M yMichigan Psychiatr y
M yMichigan Urgent C are Midland Pharmacy at M yMichigan Medic al C enter Midland
Rehabilitation Ser vices at M yMichigan Health
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 20222
& FITNESS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 3 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Auto Accessories....................................................... 5 Auto Body Shop........................................................ 5 Auto Dealership Service Department ....................... 6 Auto Detailer ............................................................ 6 Auto Parts Store........................................................ 6 Automobile Repair ................................................... 6 Brake Shop ............................................................... 6 Favorite Brand of Auto.............................................. 6 New Car Auto Dealership.......................................... 7 New Car Sales Person................................................ 7 Place for an Oil Change ............................................. 7 Tire Store .................................................................. 7 Towing Service ......................................................... 7 Used Auto Dealership ............................................... 7 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Accountant ............................................................... 8 Accounting Firm ....................................................... 8 Alterations ................................................................ 8 Appliance Repair ...................................................... 8 Attorney or Law Firm ................................................ 8 Bank ......................................................................... 9 Bankruptcy Attorney Firm or Attorney ..................... 9 Barber or Barbershop ............................................... 9 Career Training/Tech School ..................................... 9 Carpet Flooring ....................................................... 9 Children’s Daycare .................................................... 9 College/University .................................................. 10 Credit Union ........................................................... 10 Criminal Attorney Firm or Attorney ........................ 10 Dance Teacher or Dance Studio .............................. 10 Divorce & Family Law Attorney .............................. 10 Doggy Daycare ....................................................... 10 Estate Sales............................................................. 10 Financial Planner .................................................... 10 Financial Services ................................................... 10 Funeral Home ......................................................... 10 Golf Course ............................................................. 10 Hotel ....................................................................... 10 Insurance Agency ................................................... 11 Insurance Agent ..................................................... 11 Investment Broker ................................................ 11 Investment Firm ..................................................... 11 Loan Officer ............................................................ 11 Mortgage Company ............................................... 11 Nail Tech or Nail Salon ............................................ 12 Non-Profit............................................................... 12 Packing and Shipping .......................................... 12 Pest Control ............................................................ 12 Pet Boarding Kennel ............................................... 12 Pet Groomer or Pet Grooming ................................ 12 Photographer ....................................................... 12 Preschool ................................................................ 12 Real Estate Agency ................................................. 12 Real Estate Agent.................................................... 12 Reception Hall/Banquet Facility ............................. 12 Snow Removal ........................................................ 12 Stylist or Beauty Salon ............................................ 13 Tax Preparer ........................................................... 13 Title Company ........................................................ 13 Veterinarian or Veterinarian Clinic.......................... 13 Wills/Trust & Estate Planning Law Firm or Attorney.... 13 HEALTH
Alternative Medicine .............................................. 14 Assisted Living........................................................ 14 Audiologist or Hearing Center or Place to Buy Hearing Aids ........................................................... 14 Children’s Dentist or Practice .................................. 14 Chiropractor or Chiropractic Practice ..................... 14 Dentist or Dental Practice ...................................... 14 Dermatologist or Dermatologist Practice ............... 14 Emergency Care Center/Urgent Care/ER Center ..... 14 Family Doctor ........................................................ 14 Family Practice........................................................ 14 Gym/Fitness Center ................................................ 15 Home Care Agency ................................................. 15 Home Health Services............................................. 15 Hospice ................................................................... 15 Hospital .................................................................. 15 Independent Living/Retirement Community ......... 15 Martial Arts............................................................. 16 Massage Therapy.................................................... 16 Medical Spa ............................................................ 16 Medical Supplies................................................... 16 Nurse ..................................................................... 16 Nurse Practitioner .................................................. 16 Nursing Homes or Skilled Nursing Facility .............. 16 OB/GYN .................................................................. 16 Oncology ................................................................ 16 Ophthalmologist .................................................... 16 Optometrist or Optometry Practice........................ 16 Oral Surgeon .......................................................... 16 Orthodontist or Orthodontist Practice ................... 17 Orthopedic Surgeon .............................................. 17 Outpatient Medical Facility .................................... 17 Pediatrician or Pediatrician Practice ...................... 17 Personal Family Counselor/Therapist/ Psychiatrist .... 17 Pharmacist or Pharmacy......................................... 17 Physical Therapist .................................................. 18 Physical Therapy Practice ....................................... 18 Physician Assistant ................................................ 18 Podiatrist ................................................................ 18 Registered Nurse ................................................... 18 Surgeon ................................................................. 18 Yoga Studio ............................................................ 18 HOME SERVICES Apartment Complex ............................................... 19 Builder for Remodeling .......................................... 19 Carpet Cleaners ...................................................... 20 Construction Company........................................... 20 Countertops .......................................................... 20 Deck & Patio Contractor ......................................... 20 Electrician ............................................................... 20 Excavating Contractor ............................................ 20 Fencing Contractor ................................................. 20 Fire/Water Restoration ........................................... 20 Garage Door ........................................................... 20 Glass Company ....................................................... 20 Gutter & Downspout Contractor ............................ 20 Hardwood Floors .................................................. 20 Heating and Air Conditioning................................. 22 Home & Bath Showroom ........................................ 22 Home Builder ......................................................... 22 Kitchen & Bath Showroom...................................... 22 Kitchen Cabinets..................................................... 22 Landscaper ............................................................. 22 Lawn Care Equipment Sales and Service ................ 22 Manufactured Homes............................................. 22 Place for Home Decorating ..................................... 22 Plumber.................................................................. 22 Roofing Contractor ................................................. 22 Septic Tank and System Cleaning ........................... 24 Siding Contractor ................................................... 24 Small Engine Repair................................................ 24 Window Contractor ................................................ 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED ON PG 4
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 20224 PEOPLE Coach...................................................................... 26 EMT ........................................................................ 26 Firefighter............................................................... 26 Local Person to Follow on Social Media .................. 26 Musician-Solo- Group ............................................. 26 Pastor/Priest ........................................................... 26 Policeman ............................................................... 26 Preschool Teacher................................................... 26 Teacher (K-12) ......................................................... 28 Volunteer................................................................ 28 PLACE Best Place to Follow on Social Media ...................... 28 Bike Trail ................................................................. 28 Business with Friendly Employees ............................ 30 Date Night .............................................................. 30 Day Trip .................................................................. 30 Family Fun Night .................................................... 30 Girl’s or Guy’s Night Out .......................................... 30 Local Event ............................................................. 30 Local Water Activity Spot ........................................ 30 Locally Owned Business ......................................... 30 Most Unique Business ............................................ 30 New Business.......................................................... 30 Outdoor Activity ..................................................... 30 Place to Buy a Christmas Tree ................................. 30 Place to Celebrate a Birthday .................................. 31 Place to Take Out of Town Visitors........................... 31 Place to take your Kids on a Rainy Day.................... 31 Place to Volunteer................................................... 31 Place to Work .......................................................... 31 Place to Worship ..................................................... 31 Playground ............................................................. 32 Summer Camp ...................................................... 32 Veteran Owned Business ..................................... 32 Wedding Venue ...................................................... 32 Youth Sports Club ................................................... 32 RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE Appetizer Menu...................................................... 33 Asian Restaurant .................................................... 33 Bakery .................................................................... 34 Bang for your Buck ................................................. 34 Bar .......................................................................... 34 Bar Menu ............................................................... 34 Barista .................................................................... 34 Bartender ............................................................... 34 BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse .......................................... 34 Breakfast Spot ........................................................ 34 Brew Pub ................................................................ 34 Buffet...................................................................... 34 Burgers ................................................................... 34 Cake Shop............................................................... 34 Carry Out ................................................................ 35 Casual Dining ......................................................... 35 Caterer .................................................................... 35 Chicken Wings ........................................................ 35 Children’s Birthday ................................................. 35 Children’s Menu ...................................................... 35 Chili ........................................................................ 36 Coffee Shop (Local) ................................................. 36 Cook/Chef............................................................... 36 Cookie .................................................................... 36 Cupcakes ................................................................ 36 Curbside ................................................................. 36 Delivery .................................................................. 36 Dessert ................................................................... 36 Dinner for $15 or under .......................................... 36 Donuts .................................................................... 36 Fine Dinning .......................................................... 36 French Fries ............................................................ 36 Happy Hour ............................................................ 37 Hot Dog .................................................................. 37 Ice Cream/Yogurt .................................................... 37 Kid-Friendly Restaurant.......................................... 37 Late Night Eats........................................................ 37 Local Beer ............................................................... 37 Lunch Spot ............................................................. 38 Lunch under $10..................................................... 38 Meat Market ........................................................... 38 Mexican .................................................................. 38 New Restaurant ...................................................... 38 Outdoor Dining/Patio ............................................. 38 Pizza ....................................................................... 38 Place for Mixed Drinks ............................................ 38 Place to Buy Carryout Beer ..................................... 38 Place to Buy Carryout Wine..................................... 38 Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese ......................... 38 Place to Buy Meat ................................................... 38 Place to Buy Produce .............................................. 39 Place to Buy Seafood .............................................. 39 Place to Buy Steak .................................................. 39 Restaurant .............................................................. 39 Restaurant for Friendly Service .............................. 39 Restaurant for Home Cooking ................................ 39 Restaurant for Seafood/Fish ................................... 40 Restaurant for Steak ............................................... 40 Romantic Dinner .................................................... 40 Salad....................................................................... 40 Sandwich ................................................................ 40 Selection................................................................. 40 Soup ....................................................................... 40 Sports Bar ............................................................... 40 Sushi ....................................................................... 40 Vegan/Vegetarian .................................................. 40 Waiter/Waitress ...................................................... 40 Wine Menu ............................................................. 40 SHOPPING BBQ Grills................................................................ 42 Boutiques ............................................................... 42 Carpet Stores .......................................................... 42 Cellular Phones/Accessories ................................... 42 Computer Store/Repair .......................................... 42 Convenience Store.................................................. 42 Discount Store ........................................................ 42 Feed Store............................................................... 42 Florist Shop ............................................................ 42 Furniture Store ....................................................... 43 Garden Center ........................................................ 43 Gift Shop ................................................................ 43 Green House/Plants ................................................ 43 Grocery Store.......................................................... 44 Health Food ............................................................ 44 Home Décor............................................................ 44 Jewelry Store .......................................................... 44 Liquor Store ............................................................ 44 Local Hardware Store ............................................. 44 Locally Made Product ............................................. 45 Lumber/Building Supplies ...................................... 45 Mattress.................................................................. 45 Outdoor Furniture .................................................. 45 Outdoor Gear ......................................................... 45 Paint and Supplies .................................................. 45 Pet Store or Place to Buy Pet Supplies..................... 46 Place to Buy Shoes .................................................. 46 Resale/Thrift Shop .................................................. 46 Store for Something for Everyone in the Family ..... 46 Tattoo Shop ............................................................ 46 Tools ....................................................................... 46 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED FROM PG 3
Need a tune-up for your engine? Are your tires wearing thin? Windshield wipers getting scratchy? Muffler not doing its job?
Whatever needs to be addressed on your vehicle, you can find a place in the Midland area to do it., from detailing businesses to oil change spe cialists to car washes to dealerships.
Now that fall is here and frigid weather isn’t far behind, it’s time to make sure your car is ready for the wear and tear of a Michigan winter.
So, consider the award-winning businesses in this category as destina tions for your next car service ap pointment.
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AUTO ACCESSORIES AUTO BODY SHOP WINNER QUALITY TRUCK & AUTO ACCESSORIES The Detail Shop Auto Innovations WINNER CHIPPEWA AUTO Northtown Collision Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 20226 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES AL SERRA SUBARU, GRAND BLANC Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland Garber ChevroletMidland AUTO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT AUTO PARTS STORE WINNER O’REILLY AUTO PARTS HSA Auto Parts Coleman Auto & Bike WINNER THE DETAIL SHOP Auto Perfection Auto Innovations AUTO DETAILER BRAKE SHOP FAVORITE BRAND OF AUTO WINNER HIGHER STANDARDS FINALISTS Midland Auto Repair Andersen’s Service Center Midland Tire & Auto WINNER SUBARU Toyota Jeep WINNER AUTOMOBILE REPAIR BLUES AUTOMOTIVE Higher Standards Automotive Terry’s Auto Service Center WINNER Reader ’s C hoice Winner for Investment Firm, Financial Planner, and Financial S er vices. Thank you for voting for us! Proudly ser ving our clients since 2013. 2022-3141 expires 10/31/2023 Member SPIC Legacy Wealth ManageMent Thank you for voting Renue Physical Therapy MIDLAND’S #1 CHOICE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY 6 Years Running! (989) 423-1240 FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 7 AL SERRA SUBARU, GRAND BLANC Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland Labadie Toyota NEW CAR AUTO DEALERSHIP TOWING SERVICE WINNER COLE’S WRECKER SERVICE & GARAGE Mid State Towi ng Kreager Towing WINNER TOM H, FEENY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MIDLAND Don FergusonGarber Bill Topham, Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland NEW CAR SALES PERSON WINNER TIRE STORE HIGHER STANDARDS Belle Tire Discount Tire WINNER HIGHER STANDARDS Valvoline Instant Oil Change Labadie Toyota PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE WINNER FEENY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MIDLAND Labadie Toyota Midland Ford Lincoln USED AUTO DEALERSHIP WINNER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
CAR
BUSINESS
JON SPEDOWSKI FEENY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MIDLAND
Bill Topham, Feeny
Dodge Jeep
Of Midland
Ferguson at Garber Chevrolet
accountants, attorneys, architects, insurance agents, hair stylists, child care providers, mortgage lenders and many others provide services that many of us could not fathom doing ourselves.
These individuals have trained long and hard to become licensed and certified, and now they work hard to win your business in competition with their peers.
So, check out the award winners on the following pages and keep them in mind the next time you are in need of expert assistance.
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 20228
& PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Realtors,
Chrysler
Ram
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SALESPERSON WINNER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES ACCOUNTANT OR ACCOUNTING FIRM KEVIN M. JAJO, CPA, MST, PC TAXES, ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS CONSULTING Yeo & Yeo CPA’s & Business Consultants The Tax Cafe WINNER CHERYL’S ALTERATIONS & MORE Sew Lovely Alterations Beth’s Alterations Quilts & Gifts ALTERATIONS WINNER TIMM’S APPLIANCE REPAIR Kline’s Appliance & Refrigeration Service C & M Home Appliance APPLIANCE REPAIR WINNER LAW OFFICE OF ANGELA M. COLE Mid Michigan Law Center Todd M. Gambrell, Attorney At Law ATTORNEY OR LAW FIRM WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 9 People’ssChoice Choice Award Winner 989-615-8093 • 989-832-2705 cherylsalterations@hotmail.com By Appointment Only. THANK YOU ever yone for your votes and suppor t for Best Alterations Shop * Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation * Bridal & Formal Wear Specialist ~ CHERYL LANPHIERD ~ 2022 Readers Choice Winner Cheryl’s ChAlterations eryl’s Alterations & &More More 218 Dar tmouth Dr. | Midland, MI 48640 (989) 835-5880 sedurancepc.com • Wills/Estates • Real Proper ty • Divorce • Child Custody • Cr iminal/Traffic Thank you for Voting us #1 Cr iminal Law Attor ney Fir m and Attor ney! Serving the Midland Community for Over 29 years Peter K. Durance Atty Stephen E. Durance Atty attor neys at law Providing Car ing Counsel And Assistance In All Legal Matter s That Affect You And Your Family. TABLE READY CHARCUTERIE BOARDS AND GIFT BASKETS! BEST SELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHEESES AND GOURMET OLIVES! Thank you for voting us BEST Place to Buy Carryout Beer, Place to Buy Carryout Wine and Liquor Store as well as finalist for Place to Buy Deli Meat! 5205 Eastman Avenue, Midland | 989-835-7991 | www.eastmanpartystore.com BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY FIRM OR ATTORNEY LAW OFFICE OF ANGELA M. COLE Attorney Stephen I. Houseal Elmylaw P.C. WINNER ISABELLA BANK Fifth Third Bank Huntington Bank BANK WINNER BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CAREER TRAINING/ TECH SCHOOL GREAT LAKES SAFETY TRAINING CENTER Greater Michigan Construction Academy Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center WINNER BARBER OR BARBER SHOP COOPER & CO SALON GROUP Trends Salon Irish’s Barber Shop WINNER CHILDREN’S DAYCARE KID’S UNIVERSITY CHILD CARE CENTER Hidden Treasures Preschool Heavens Elect Christian Learning WINNER CARPET/FLOORING TRI CITY FURNITURE D & R Floor Covering Rustic Hardwood Flooring LLC WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202210 LAW OFFICE OF ANGELA M. COLE Jason Gower Stephen e. Durance Attorneys at Law P.C. CRIMINAL LAW ATTORNEY FIRM OR ATTORNEY DOGGY DAYCARE WINNER HOWL-A-DAY RESORT Poochies Pit Stop Dog Haven Ranch WINNER ELITE ARTS COMPANY, LLC Tracy’s Dance & Tumbling LLC Dean/Black School of Performing Arts, Inc. DANCE TEACHER OR DANCE STUDIO DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW FIRM OR ATTORNEY WINNER LAW OFFICE OF ANGELA M. COLE Handlon Eastman Law Firm Wilson Law Office PC WINNER BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Delta College Central Michigan University WINNER CREDIT UNION WILDFIRE CREDIT UNION Dow Credit Union Members First Credit Union WINNER MIDLAND BID JUNKIES Treasures On Townsend The Two of Us ESTATE SALES FINANCIAL PLANNER WINNER BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & CO. Adam ThielEdward Jones Hantz Financial Services - Midland, Michigan WINNER FUNERAL HOME WILSON MILLER FUNERAL HOME Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Directors Smith-Miner Funeral Home WINNER FINANCIAL SERVICES BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & CO. Dow Credit Union Adam Thiel - Edward Jones WINNER GOLF COURSE CURRIE GOLF COURSE Midland Country Club Sandy Ridge Golf Course WINNER THE H HOTEL Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Midland Holiday Inn Midland, an IHG Hotel HOTEL WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 11 Thank you for voting Amy Hebert as Reader’s Choice winner for Investment Broker and a finalist for Tax Preparer! We are proud to work w ith the best clients ever yday! 1618 Denver Street, Midland, MI 48640 989.486.3337 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 GAR AGE DOOR! 1808 Bay City Rd. Midland, MI 48642 • 989-496-9570 Thank you for VoTing us Midland’s #1 florisT shop 1543 WashingTon sT, Midland 989.750.7200 WWW hannahsfloWers shop BONE & BAILEY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Ieuter Insurance Group Tim Boychuck - State Farm Insurance Agent INSURANCE AGENCY WINNER BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INSURANCE AGENT MARK BONE Vicky Goodall Tim Boychuck - State Farm Insurance Agent WINNER INVESTMENT BROKER AMY HEBERT Adam ThielEdward Jones Matt MurrayEdward Jones WINNER INVESTMENT FIRM BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & CO. SYM Financial Advisors Edward JonesAdam Thiel WINNER STEPHANIE GEIERSBACH, ACADEMY MORTGAGE Chad Gilstad , NMLS: 438361, Cardinal Financial Sue Moody Mortgage Officer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, NMLS 533597 LOAN OFFICER WINNER ACADEMY MORTGAGE Cardinal Financial Dow Credit Union MORTGAGE COMPANY WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202212 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NAIL TECH OR NAIL SALON NON-PROFIT COOPER & CO SALON GROUP Trends Salon Jenny Jenkins WINNER AFFORDABLE LEGAL CARE Humane Society Of Midland County Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region WINNER MIDLAND PEST CONTROL Critter Control Best Pest & Animal Control PEST CONTROL WINNER UPS STORE Ace Hardware & Sports United States Postal Service PACKING & SHIPPING WINNER PET GROOMER OR PET GROOMING FURBABIES GROOMING Howl-A-Day Resort Poochies Pit Stop WINNER PRESCHOOL CHIPPEWA NATURE CENTER Hidden Treasures Preschool NEMCSA Head Start WINNER HOWL-A-DAY RESORT Foxbrook Kennel Dog Haven Ranch PET BOARDING KENNEL WINNER PHOTOGRAPHER ONE FOR EVERY MOMENT PHOTOGRAPHYKARRI ALLEN Stephanie Marie Photography Junie B photographie WINNER RE/MAX OF MIDLAND (MICHIGAN) Modern Realty Ayre/Rhinehart Realtors REAL ESTATE AGENCY WINNER RECEPTION HALL/ BANQUET FACILITY GREAT HALL BANQUET & CONVENTION CENTER The H Hotel Villa D’Alessandro & Tuscany Banquet Hall WINNER ZACHARY SCHULTZ, JPAR GREAT LAKES BAY REGION Bryan Crosby, RE/ MAX of Midland Amber WilsonModern Realty REAL ESTATE AGENT WINNER SNOW REMOVAL LANDSCAPE CRAFTSMEN Pat’s Gradall Services Francis Builders WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 13 W ilson Miller Funeral Home, Inc. 4210 N. Saginaw Rd | Mid land, MI 48640 | Tel: 1-989-839-9966 wmfh@wilsonmillerfh.com Thank You Midl and for Voting Wilson Miller #1 Funeral Home. Obituaries Services L o Lcation cation Pre-Pl Panning re-Pl anning Veterans R Resources esources BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES STYLIST OR BEAUTY SALON EMILY BAUTISTA Trends Salon Julie Heilig WINNER KEVIN JAJO, CPA, MST, PC Amy Hebert, Astrike Financial PLLC Jennifer Milks - Keenoy Tax & Accounting TAX PREPARER WINNER SUPERIOR TITLE & SETTLEMENT Crossroads Title Agency Diversified National Title TITLE COMPANY WINNER VETERINARIAN OR VETERINARIAN CLINIC MIDLAND ANIMAL CLINIC River Rock Animal Hospital Animal Medical Center WINNER WILLS/TRUST & ESTATE PLANNING LAW FIRM OR ATTORNEY LAW OFFICE OF ANGELA M. COLE Mid Michigan Law Center Gambrell and Associates PLC WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
taying healthy and fit may be on your mind throughout the year, and especially as we head to ward indoor “hibernation” season in Michigan.
Readers’ Choice has you covered. Fitness centers, therapists, den tists, doctors, specialists, and many others are ready to meet whatever needs you may have.
See for yourself why these health- and fitness-related busi nesses have been voted tops in the Midland area.
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ASSISTED LIVING KING’S DAUGHTERS HOME Candlestone Assisted Living Meridian Acres WINNER CHILDREN’S DENTIST OR PRACTICE MCLAREN DENTAL ASSOCIATES Christina Behring DDS Dr. Charles Plumley, DDS WINNER ADIO CHIROPRACTIC Preferred Chiropractic of Midland Dorais Family Chiropractic ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WINNER AUDIOLOGIST OR HEARING CENTER OR PLACE TO BUY HEARING AIDS MIRACLE EAR Bieri Hearing Specialist Allied Hearing WINNER CHIROPRACTOR OR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE PREFERRED CHIROPRACTIC OF MIDLAND ADIO Chiropractic Dorais Family Chiropractic WINNER DENTIST OR DENTAL PRACTICE MCLAREN DENTAL ASSOCIATES Carlos Uribe DDS Northgate Precision Dental WINNER FAMILY DOCTOR OR FAMILY PRACTICE MARIA CRISTINA CHAN, M.D., MYMICHIGAN INTERNAL MEDICINE Shannon Martin, D.O., MyMichigan Family Medicine Midland Family Physicians WINNER EMERGENCY CARE CENTER/URGENT CARE/ER CENTER MYMICHIGAN URGENT CARE MIDLAND Emergency Department at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland Covenant Hospital WINNER DERMATOLOGIST OR DERMATOLOGIST PRACTICE Chelsea Houthoofd, Nash Dermatology Jennifer Nash H2 Dermatology WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTSFINALISTS FINALISTSFINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 15 Thank you for voting u s the best spor ts club of thi s year! We are honored to ser ve Midland and the Great Lakes Bay Reg ion and look for ward to being a par t of the community for years to come! One Clu b, One Co mm un it y , One Go Oneal On e al midlandsoccerclub.com HEALTH & FITNESS HOME HEALTH SERVICES RIGHT AT HOME IN HOME CARE AND ASSISTANCE MyMichigan Health Home Care Senior Services WINNER ALLIED GROUP FITNESS Edge Fitness and Training Headquarters CrossFit Jack Pine GYM/FITNESS CENTER WINNER HOME CARE AGENCY RIGHT AT HOME IN HOME CARE AND ASSISTANCE Bayside Home Care Senior Services WINNER HOSPICE MYMICHIGAN HOSPICE Clint Hubble Preferred Chiropractic Of Midland WINNER MIDMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTERMIDLAND Covenant HealthCare HOSPITAL WINNER INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE King’s Daughters Primrose Retirement Community of Midland INDEPENDENT LIVING/ RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALIST FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202216 HEALTH & FITNESS MEDICAL SPA GLO SKIN SPA Yonick Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center WINNER OB/GYN DR. KYM GOHN Dr Shawna Ruple Kelly Hamilton, M.D., MyMichigan Obtestrics & Gynecology MyMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology WINNER NURSE NURSES AT MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER MIDLAND Crystal Horton, R.N., Behavioral Health, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland Christine Mooney, R.N. Infusion Center, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland WINNER ONCOLOGY MYMICHIGAN CANCER CENTER Thomas Regenbogen, M.D., MyMichigan Medical Oncology & Hematology WINNER EDGE FITNESS AND TRAINING HEADQUARTERS The Academy Martial Arts and Fitness Midland Gracie Jiu-Jitsu MARTIAL ARTS WINNER NURSE PRACTITIONER JESSICA RAUSCH Cindy Beadle, NP Midland Family Physicians Nurse Practitioners at MyMichigan Health WINNER OPHTHALMOLOGIST ROBERT GRAHAM D.O. Dr Bigelow Dr. James Jackson WINNER HOLISTIC HEALING MASSAGE THERAPY Be Good To Yourself Massage Therapy LLC Sara Schihl Massage Therapy MASSAGE THERAPY WINNER NURSING HOMES OR SKILLED NURSING FACILITY KING’S DAUGHTERS HOME Meridian Acres Gladwin Pines WINNER MEDICAL SUPPLIES GREAT LAKES PHARMACY Walgreens WINNER OPTOMETRIST OR OPTOMETRY PRACTICE BAY EYE CARE Midland Eye Care Traverse Vision WINNER MCLAREN DENTAL ASSOCIATES Midland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery P.C. Dr. Robert John ORAL SURGEON WINNER FINALIST FINALIST FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALIST FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 17 135 W. Midland Rd., Downtown Aubur n 989-662-4446 Tr iCityFur niture.com Hour s: Mon. Fr i 10am-6 pm Sat. 10 am- 5pm Thank you for voting us: #1 Place for Carpet/Flooring #1 Place for Home Decorating #1 Place for Carpet and flooring stores #1 Place for Furniture Store #1 Place for Home Décor #1 Place for Mattress Celebrating over 65 years of making your Life more comfortable! Auburn Mattresses • Flooring HEALTH & FITNESS GREAT LAKES BAY ORTHODONTICS McLaren Dental Associates Advantage Orthodontics ORTHODONTIST OR ORTHODONTIST PRACTICE WINNER ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON MYMICHIGAN ORTHOPEDICS John Murphy, D.O., MyMichigan Orthopedics WINNER OUTPATIENT MEDICAL FACILITY MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER MIDLAND Renue Physical Therapy Covenant Hospital WINNER PEDIATRICIAN OR PEDIATRICIAN PRACTICE DR JUARBE Dr. Grossman MyMichigan Pediatrics WINNER SARA KNUTSON, MIDDLE PATH THERAPY MyMichigan Health Senior Life Solutions MyMichigan Psychiatry PERSONAL FAMILY COUNSELOR/THERAPIST/ PSYCHIATRIST WINNER MEIJER Sanford Family Pharmacy Pharmacy at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland PHARMACIST OR PHARMACY WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALIST
PHYSICAL THERAPY
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202218 HEALTH & FITNESS PHYSICAL THERAPIST ALICIA HEADING Emily Dittenber Kara Martindale WINNER PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE RENUE
ATI Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Services at MyMichigan Health WINNER PODIATRIST FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS OF MID MICHIGAN Heidi Monaghan Kristin Raleigh WINNER PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ELIZABETH WRIGHT, P.A.-C, MYMICHIGAN FAMILY MEDICINE IN SANFORD Kenneth VanSumeren, P.A.-C., MyMichigan Internal Medicine Kate Gallihugh WINNER NURSES AT MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER REGISTERED NURSE WINNER SURGEON GEORGE ZAINEA, M.D., MYMICHIGAN COLON & RECTAL WINNER ALLIED GROUP YOGA STUDIO WINNER FINALISTSFINALISTSFINALISTS FINALISTS Explore Michigan's Best Breweries Experience a different type of flight VISIT MiBrewTrail.com or SCAN
starts with a roof over your head and a comfortable space to spend your waking and sleep ing hours.
But that’s just the beginning, of course. We depend on our dwellings to also have dependable hot and cold water, electricity, heating and cooling, furniture, recreation, and more.
And if outside work is needed,
residents don’t have to go far to get assistance with fencing, lawn care, installation of decks and patios, cleaning and maintenance of gutters, and laying of concrete or asphalt for driveways.
For all this, you can turn to the award-winning experts on the follow ing pages.
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 19 THANK YOU midlandkdh.org for voting us Best Nursing Home and Best Assisted Living Facility in Midland. Book a tour today! 989.839.9800 HOME SERVICES Ahome
IVY TERRACE SENIOR RESIDENCE Washington Woods Heritage Arms APARTMENT COMPLEX WINNER BUILDER FOR REMODELING ORVOSH BUILDERS MJ Sweebe Builders LLC Premier Kitchen and Bath Gallery WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202220 HOME SERVICES DECK & PATIO CONTRACTOR FIRE/WATER RESTORATION ORVOSH BUILDERS MJ Sweebe Builders LLC. Artisan’s, Auburn WINNER BEAR CARPET CLEANING AND WATER RESTORATION Service Master Hammer Restoration WINNER MODERNISTIC Stanley Steemer Bear Carpet Cleaning CARPET CLEANERS ELECTRICIAN WINNER PAUL MCLAUGHLIN Trahan Electric Blasy Electric WINNER GARAGE DOOR LLOYD’S DOOR SYSTEMS Lowes Mid Michigan Garage Door LLC WINNER EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR PAT’S GRADALL SERVICES Dice Contracting Francis Builders WINNER ORVOSH BUILDERS MJ Sweebe Builders LLC. Premier Kitchen and Bath Gallery CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FENCING CONTRACTOR WINNER KJP SALES, INC. Midland Fence Co. Sullivan Fence Co. WINNER GLASS COMPANY MIDLAND GLASS CO. Ace Hardware & Sports Village Glass Works WINNER ORVOSH BUILDERS Premier Kitchen and Bath Gallery Blasius Countertops, Vassar COUNTERTOPS WINNER DUN-RITE Francis Builders Mid Michigan Gutter Company LLC GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT CONTRACTOR WINNER D&R FLOOR COVERING Everett Carpet & Flooring Rustic Hardwood Flooring HARDWOOD FLOORS WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
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ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202222 HOME SERVICES LANDSCAPER ARTISAN’S, AUBURN Local Labor of Sanford Reder Landscaping WINNER BEAUCHAMPS HEATING & COOLING All Seasons Heating and Cooling Brubaker Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING WINNER LAWN CARE LOCAL LABOR OF SANFORD Landscape Craftsman B&B Lawn Service WINNER LEBEAU CABINETS Premier Kitchen and Bath Gallery Premier Tile & Stone HOME & BATH SHOWROOM WINNER KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOM THE TECH LABORATORY Premier Kitchen and Bath Gallery Lebeau Cabinets WINNER LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE ACE HARDWARE Sanford Hardware Ted’s Home & Lawn WINNER ORVOSH BUILDERS Moeller Builders, Freeland Premier Kitchen and Bath Gallery HOME BUILDER WINNER KITCHEN CABINETS LEBEAU CABINETS Premier Kitchen and Bath Gallery Francis Builders WINNER FRANCIS BUILDERS Clark Homes C & M Homes MANUFACTURED HOMES WINNER TRI CITY FURNITURE Midland Furniture Garage Premier Kitchen and Bath Gallery PLACE FOR HOME DECORATING WINNER WILD’S PLUMBING & HEATING Brubaker Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning A+ Plumbing and Mechanical PLUMBER WINNER ORVOSH BUILDERS Herbert Roofing & Insulation, Inc. Chad Moody Building & Remodeling ROOFING CONTRACTOR WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
Thank you again Midland Tfor hank y a Mi f voting for our voffice! oting f We apprec ia te your continuous suppor t year af ter year and we are honored to accept wyour e ac our recognition for Readers ecChoice tion or R rs c Award. The RE/MAX of Midland agents have a combined 250+ years of experience and have been a staple in the communit eny e m for over 40 years! Remember to call a RE/MAX of Midland agent for all of your real esta te tneeds. a needs.
Congratulations Br yan Crosby on being a finalist for Best Real Estate Agent.
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Jennifer Horton Jeff Coates
Bob Meehan Alicia Kuzel
Christie Root Vicki Strouse
Dan Reimer Tony Lechner
www.midlandishome.com 4900 Eastman, Midland MI 48640 | (989) 832-0090 Ser ving the Midland Area for 40 Year s! of Midland
Karen Sirrine Christina Reimer
Ann Arthur Cr ystal Nelson
Gordon Hall Ashley Singleton
Tracy Sampson Jodi Harbron
Rich Williams Drew Dulaney Jordan Hingston
Carrie Postma Darci Brown Hailey Martens-Tickle
Trazon Downs
Lacey Mapes
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202224 HOME SERVICES SEPTIC TANK AND SYSTEM CLEANING KEVIN BURNS SEPTIC SERVICE, Discount Septic Honey Septic WINNER WINDOW CONTRACTOR ORVOSH BUILDERS, INC Laurence Smith Windows and Doors Pro Exteriors WINNER SIDING CONTRACTOR FRANCIS BUILDERS Pro Exteriors Skills for Tomorrow WINNER SMALL ENGINE REPAIR ACE HARDWARE Begick Nursery, Bay City Sanford Hardware WINNER ourmidland.com FINALISTS FINALISTSFINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 25 feeny.com feeny.com feeny.com feeny.com feeny.com feeny.com f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m f e e n y . c o m feeny.com feeny.com feeny.com feeny.com feeny.com feeny.com 7400 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI 48642 (989) 631-8900 Best Used Auto Dealer ship, Best New Car Salesper son Tom Har thausen, and Best Used Car Salesper son Jon Spedowski. Finalist for New Car Auto Dealer ship, Auto Dealer Ser vice Depar tment, and Auto Body Shop. ourmidland.com
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ll of the Readers’ Choice awards start with people -- people who work hard, keep their word, perform good service, show kindness, and build relationships and friendships with their clients.
Behind every business are bold, good people who connect with customers and keep them coming back. Chances are you have a favorite cashier, server, optometrist, carpen ter, religious leader, coach, teacher, bartender, etc.
Thank you, readers, for casting your votes for the winners in many categories over the following pages. And thank you to these award-win ning people in the Midland commu nity.
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STEVEN MERRILL Jake
AVolunteers FIRE FIGHTER WINNER COACH BRETT SEAMSTER Jarret Skorup, Midland Soccer Club Jamie Smith WINNER BEST BUSINESS TO FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA CITY OF MIDLAND All Seasons Heating and Cooling Midland Gazette WINNER STACEY ROHN, PARAMEDIC Jim Bailey Jerome Fire Dept. Shannon Johnson EMT WINNER LOCAL PERSON TO FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA ALI HUNTOON Buddy Yancer Gar Winslow WINNER MUSICIAN/SOLO/ GROUP MATT MOORE Hailey Allen Gallows Film Productions WINNER PASTOR/PRIEST FR. MARC HOPPS, ST. BRIGID CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Andy Booms, St. Brigid Catholic Church Fr. Daniel Fox, OFM, Cap Our Lady of Grace WINNER POLICEMAN MYRON GREENE Jodye Streeter Tyler Hollingsworth WINNER PRESCHOOL TEACHER BECCA SCHNEIDER Laura Daniels Hannah Hunger WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
Thank You for Voting
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Us #1
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MR. J. COLE MERIDIAN
Amy Rankin
Mrs. Parker, Chestnut Hill
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ANGELA COLE OF SANFORD, MI
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Amelia Hatfield, Community Foundation Russ Wenzlick Habitat
PLACES
For a city of only about 40,000 people, Midland has an ex traordinarily large geographic area, stretching from the M-20 corridor in the west to the Dow industrial park in the south to Valley Plaza in the east to the Midland Mall and the Eastman business district in the north.
Whether you are looking for outdoor recreation, indoor enter tainment, a place to chill with a hot or cold drink, or whatever else suits your fancy, the places in this section are the most popular with Midland Daily News readers.
Enjoy what Midland has to offer!
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202228 PEOPLE TEACHER
BEST PLACE TO FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA ALL SEASONS HEATING AND COOLING Orvosh Builders Past Preservation L.L.C. WINNER BIKE TRAIL PERE MARQUETTE RAIL TRAIL Chippewa Nature Center City Forest WINNER
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ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202230 RENUE PHYSICAL THERAPY Orvosh Builders Alex’s Railside Restaurant BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLY EMPLOYEES WINNER PLACES DATE NIGHT GRATZI Midland Center for the Arts Crazy Vines Winery WINNER DAY TRIP DOW GARDENS/ WHITING FOREST Ludington Crazy Vines Winery WINNER FAMILY FUN NIGHT NORTHERN LANES Loons Game Valley Lanes/ Gimmicks WINNER GIRL’S OR GUY’S NIGHT OUT SANFORD LAKE BAR AND GRILL 702 Bar Crazy Vines Winery WINNER LOCAL EVENT LOONS BASEBALL GAMES Tunes By The Tridge Sanford Founders Day WINNER LOCAL WATER ACTIVITY SPOT PLYMOUTH POOL Chippewa Nature Center Sanford Lake Park Splash Pad WINNER LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS RENUE PHYSICAL THERAPY Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance The Tech Laboratory WINNER BEYOND MEASURE BULK FOODS The Tech Laboratory FILL MOST UNIQUE BUSINESS WINNER FILL Crazy Vines Winery Justin Frost/Past Preservation NEW BUSINESS WINNER OUTDOOR ACTIVITY DOW GARDENS/ WHITING FOREST Chippewa Nature Center Great Lakes Loons WINNER PLACE TO BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE KLUCK’S NURSERY Ace Hardware & Sports Begick’s Nursery WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTSFINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 31 989-631-0220 1500 East Patrick Road www.midlandanimalcl.com Connie Moll, DVM Susan Johnson-Wendt, DVM, CVA Karen Mikols, DVM Katherine Manley, DVM Laura Seibert, DVM Sarah Hodges, DVM Jessica Petersen, DVM We wou ld li ke to thank our patients and their fami lies for voting us B est Veterinarian C linic. T h a n k you! W i n n e r fo r D ay Tr i p, O u t d oo r Ac t i v i t y a n d P lac e t o Ta ke o u t – o f – t o w n V i s i t o r s F i n a li s t fo r B e s t P layg r o u n d PLACES PLACE TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY NORTHERN LANES Valley Lanes/ Gimmicks Sanford Lake Bar and Grill WINNER DOW GARDENS/ WHITING FOREST Tridge Chippewa Nature Center PLACE TO TAKE OUT OF TOWN VISITORS WINNER GRACE A. DOW MEMORIAL LIBRARY Roll Arena Midland Center for the Arts PLACE TO TAKE YOUR KIDS ON A RAINY DAY WINNER PLACE TO VOLUNTEER HUMANE SOCIETY OF MIDLAND COUNTY Camp Fish Tales Open Door WINNER PLACE TO WORK RENUE PHYSICAL THERAPY Right at Home Orvosh Builders WINNER PLACE TO WORSHIP ST BRIGID CATHOLIC CHURCH Our Lady of Grace Parish Messiah Lutheran Church WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202232 PLACES PLAYGROUND PLYMOUTH PARK Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest Indoor Playground WINNER WEARE • Make a Payment • Enter Vacation Dates • Update your Name or Phone Number • And More! Print Subscribers Manage Your Subscription Online! WWW.OURMIDLAND.COM/ACCOUNT Digital access is included with home delivery MIDLAND QUESTIONS? Email Melissa at mpitts@edwpub.net BECOME A SUBSCRIBER ourmidland.com/subscribe ourmidland.com VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS APPLIED TRAINING SOLUTIONS Ace Hardware & Sports Ieuter Insurance Group WINNER FINALISTS SUMMER CAMP CAMP NEYATI Greater Midland Hidden Treasures WINNER FINALISTS YOUTH SPORTS CLUB MIDLAND SOCCER CLUB Sanford Youth League Midland Amateur Hockey League WINNER FINALISTS WEDDING VENUE THE H HOTEL Serendipity Farms Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS
Several new eateries have set down roots in Midland recently to join the array of offerings in the Chemical City.
You can start with a plethora of burger and barbecue joints in the city, or stop at a sandwich shop.
You also don’t have to leave the city to get a taste of global cuisine. From
Egyptian to Japanese to Thai, Mid land has some authentic food from around the world.
And to satisfy your sweet tooth, stop by a candy store, bake shop or ice cream parlor.
Let your culinary journey start here with the Readers’ Choice awards.
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 33 4312 N. Saginaw Rd Midland MI 48640 • 989-486-9530 At Lanny’s, we are committed to providing our customers with excellent service, great food, and a comfortable family restaurant environment. WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS LIKE FAMILY! If you are looking for a restaurant where the food is delicious and your plate is plentiful, the coffee is hot and served quickly, and you feel right at home, come visit us at Lanny’s Restaurant Bring your whole family or bring just yourself, either way, you’ll receive great service and great food! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US: #1 Br eakfast Spot #1 Desser t #1 New Restaur ant!
RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE RED OAK RESTAURANT Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Boulevard Lounge APPETIZER MENU ASIAN RESTAURANT WINNER PI’S ASIAN EXPRESS China Palace Restaurant Maru Sushi & Grill WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202234 BOULEVARD LOUNGE Lanny’s Restaurant Sanford Lake Bar & Grill BANG FOR YOUR BUCK WINNER BAR MENU BOULEVARD LOUNGE Sanford Lake Bar and Grill WhichCraft Taproom WINNER BARTENDER CARRIE - THE BOULEVARD LOUNGE Tammy Haupt Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Matt Sanford Lake Bar and Grill WINNER GOURMET CUPCAKE SHOPPE Enjoy! Bakery Sweet Me Off My Feet LLC BAKERY WINNER BAR THREE BRIDGES DISTILLERY & TAPROOM Sanford Lake Bar and Grill The Boulevard Lounge WINNER BARISTA COURTNEYCOFFEE CHAOS Kat WhartonCoffee Chaos Linda at Biggby Coffee on Eastman Road WINNER RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MOLASSES SMOKEHOUSE AND BAR Smokin Charlie’s Famous BBQ Sanford Lake Bar and Grill BBQ/RIBS/ SMOKEHOUSE WINNER LANNY’S RESTAURANT Lasko’s Restaurant Boulevard Lounge BREAKFAST SPOT WINNER BREW PUB MIDLAND BREWING COMPANY WhichCraft Taproom Eastman’s Forgotten Ciders WINNER BUFFET RED OAK RESTAURANT Golden Buffet Ghengis Khan Mongolian BBQ WINNER BURGERS RED OAK RESTAURANT Boulevard Lounge Lanny’s Restaurant WINNER CAKE SHOP GOURMET CUPCAKE SHOPPE Sweet Me Off My Feet LLC Enjoy! Bakery WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTSFINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTSFINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 35 915 E. Isabella R d. • Midland kjpsales.com 989-835-4500 Midland CELEBRATING 38 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE KJP SALES KJPINC. INC. THANK THANKYOU! YOU! 1985 Now estimating for winter work Fences • Decks and Porches • Gazebos and Pavilions • Remodeling • Accessibility • Arbors and Pergolas • Outdoor Furniture RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE RED OAK RESTAURANT China Palace Sanford Lake Bar and Grill CARRY OUT CATERER CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY WINNER RED OAK RESTAURANT Elvira’s Mexican Restaurant The Creek Grill WINNER ROLL ARENA Pizza Sam’s Sanford Lake Bar and Grill WINNER RED OAK RESTAURANT Sanford Lake Bar and Grill The Boulevard Lounge CASUAL DINING CHICKEN WINGS CHILDREN’S MENU WINNER RED OAK RESTAURANT Winner Winner Sanford Lake Bar and Grill WINNER RED OAK RESTAURANT Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Boulevard Lounge WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202236 RED OAK RESTAURANT Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Lanny’s Restaurant CHILI WINNER COFFEE SHOP (LOCAL) COFFEE CHAOS Boomerang Coffee Lounge Live Oak Coffeehouse WINNER COOK/CHEF GALE, LANNY’S RESTAURANT Mike Kerr, Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Ramon Torres, Elvira’s Mexican Restaurant WINNER COOKIE AVIATOR COOKIE COMPANY Moon Macarons Sweet Me Off My Feet LLC WINNER RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE GOURMET CUPCAKE SHOPPE Sweet Me Off My Feet LLC Enjoy! Bakery CUPCAKES WINNER SANFORD LAKE BAR & GRILL A&W O’s Pub & Grill CURBSIDE WINNER DELIVERY PIZZA SAM’S Pizza Dude Panera Bread WINNER DESSERT LANNY’S RESTAURANT One Eighteen Sanford Lake Bar and Grill WINNER DINNER FOR $15 OR UNDER SANFORD LAKE BAR AND GRILL Boulevard lounge Lanny’s Restaurant WINNER DONUTS COPS & DOUGHNUTS HEADQUARTERS Meijer The Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe WINNER GRATZI One Eighteen Lucky’s Steakhouse FINE DINNING WINNER RED OAK RESTAURANT Lanny’s Restaurant McDonald’s FRENCH FRIES WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 37 RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE HAPPY HOUR RED OAK RESTAURANT Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom Sanford Lake Bar and Grill WINNER ICE CREAM/YOGURT WHIPPY DIP Heather ‘n Holly Cottage Creamery WINNER HOT DOG BOULEVARD LOUNGE A&W Costco WINNER KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT RED OAK RESTAURANT Pizza Sam’s Boulevard Lounge WINNER SANFORD LAKE BAR AND GRILL Boulevard Lounge WhichCraft Taproom LATE NIGHT EATS WINNER MIDLAND BREWING COMPANY Sanford Lake Bar & Grill WhichCraft Taproom LOCAL BEER WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202238 LUNCH SPOT RED OAK RESTAURANT Boulevard Lounge Lanny’s Restaurant WINNER MEAT MARKET JACK’S FRUIT AND MEAT MARKET LaLonde’s Market Sanford Food Center WINNER LUNCH UNDER $10 RED OAK RESTAURANT Lanny’s Restaurant Boulevard Lounge WINNER MEXICAN ELVIRA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Entre Amigos Taste of Midland WINNER RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE LANNY’S RESTAURANT El Carretonero Mexican Restaurant Winner Winner NEW RESTAURANT WINNER SANFORD LAKE BAR AND GRILL The Creek Grill Midland Brewing Company OUTDOOR DINING/ PATIO WINNER PIZZA PIZZA BAKER Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Pizza Sam’s WINNER PLACE FOR MIXED DRINKS RED OAK RESTAURANT Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom Sanford Lake Bar and Grill WINNER PLACE TO BUY CARRYOUT BEER EASTMAN PARTY STORE Fruitland Market Anna’s Market WINNER PLACE TO BUY CARRYOUT WINE EASTMAN PARTY STORE Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC Anna’s Market WINNER JACK’S FRUIT & MEAT MARKETS LaLonde’s Market Eastman Party Store PLACE TO BUY DELI MEAT AND CHEESE WINNER JACK’S FRUIT & MEAT MARKETS Costco LaLonde’s Market PLACE TO BUY MEAT WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 39 Thank You Midland for Voting Us #1 Estate Sales! Midland Bid Junkies is an online onsite & live auction company. Selling items on consignment. (989) 600-6008 www.midlandbidjunkies.com NORTHTOWN COLLISION &AutoGlass Your“Hometown”BodyShopSince1989 ThankYouforVotingUsaFinalistinAutoBody! COLLISION RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE JACK’S FRUIT & MEAT MARKETS Meijer ALDI Costco PLACE TO BUY PRODUCE WINNER LALONDE’S MARKET Jack’s Fruit & Meat Markets Meijer PLACE TO BUY SEAFOOD WINNER PLACE TO BUY STEAK COSTCO Jack’s Fruit and Meat Market LaLonde’s Market WINNER RESTAURANT RED OAK RESTAURANT Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Lanny’s Restaurant WINNER RESTAURANT FOR HOME COOKING RED OAK RESTAURANT Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Lanny’s Restaurant WINNER RESTAURANT FOR FRIENDLY SERVICE SANFORD LAKE BAR & GRILL Boulevard Lounge Lanny’s Restaurant WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.comREADERS’ CHOICE 2022SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 202240 RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE RESTAURANT FOR SEAFOOD/FISH RED OAK RESTAURANT Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Alex’s Railside Restaurant WINNER RESTAURANT FOR STEAK RED OAK RESTAURANT Lucky’s Steakhouse OneEighteen WINNER ROMANTIC DINNER GRATZI OF MIDLAND Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Villa D’Alessandro WINNER RED OAK RESTAURANT Alex’s Railside Restaurant Sanford Lake Bar and Grill SALAD WINNER SELECTION SANFORD LAKE BAR & GRILL Alex’s Railside Restaurant The Creek Grill WINNER SOUP RED OAK RESTAURANT Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Lanny’s Restaurant WINNER SHIER’S DELI Lanny’s Restaurant Amazing Deli SANDWICH WINNER SPORTS BAR BIG E’S SPORTS GRILL Boulevard Lounge Sanford Lake Bar & Grill WINNER MARU SUSHI & GRILL Fuji Sushi Genji Midland SUSHI WINNER CINNAMON INDIAN CUISINE Egyptian Koshery Maru Sushi VEGAN/VEGETARIAN WINNER KATIE, ALEX’S RAILSIDE RESTAURANT Marg Foutch, Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Kathy, Sanford Lake Bar and Grill WAITER/WAITRESS WINNER WINE MENU CRAZY VINES WINERY Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC Whine WINNER FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS FINALISTS
ourmidland.com READERS’ CHOICE 2022 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 41 Todd Gambrell, Attorney at Law 240 W Main, Suite 1000 • Midland, MI 48640 Estate Planning for Peace of Mind Caring. Community-focused. Counsel you can trust. Schedule a consultation: todd@gambrelllaw.com or 989.631.7626 gambrelllaw.com FILL the Tri Cities fir st r efiller y and low waste shop, would like to thank everyone for the votes and for supporting us in our first year of business! #1 New Business #1 Boutiques #1 Gift Shop #1 Locally Made Product #1 Store for Something for Everyone in the Family Most Unique Business 1908 S. Saginaw Rd. • 989 423-1577 • fill-mi.com 608 S. Saginaw Road, M idland • (989) 839-9450 Thank you for Voting for Us! # 1 Home and Bath Showroom #1 Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen & Bath Showroom ourmidland.com $1000 off any in stock, non-sale footwear Expires 12-19-22 208 Cambridge St. • 989-835-4853 • circlequalityshoes.com • Mon-Sat. 10am-6pm A Heartfelt Thank You to our Customers for Voting Us #1 Place to Buy Shoes FOLLOW US ON
Groceries. School supplies. Hunting and fishing gear. Sporting goods. Birthday presents. Pharmacy items. Parts and fluids for your car.
The list of what you may need from the store can be lengthy, but Midland offers a selection of shopping destina tions, from “big-box” stores to conve nience stores, specialty businesses, discount stores, thrift stores, outdoor markets and festivals, and more.
Once you have your shopping list ready, peruse the award winners here to find the places that have what you need.
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