Readers choice 2015

2015

Reader s ’ Choice Awards

Celebrating YOUR Favorites!

THE BEST OF 2015 OCTOBER 16, 2015

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO:

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Above, Bill Foster is said to be one of the best builders in the area.

The owner of Great Lakes Pine Line Construction was chosen as the No. 1 builder in the Readers’ Choice Awards.

Above, Deb Abraham of the Hair Gallery in Bad Axe is the No. 1 stylist. “I decided I wanted to be a barber when I was 10 or 11 years old,” stated Abraham, who went to the Flint Institute of Barbering when she was 24 years old. “I came back to Bad Axe and worked three years at Designs Unlimited,” she stated. “After that, I opened my own salon, Deb-N-Hair. (I) loved it, but thought I was getting old because I was 40. I sold my equipment and went to work with Megan and Chellie at the Hair Gallery.

I’ve been working (here) for 22 years. I still love it, and continue to go to speciality class for color, highlighting, and other specialty class.” She said she has met the best people with her job, and has made many good friends. “I am truly blessed,” she added. In the stylist category, Erica McDonald of the Cutting Connection and Lori Guigar of Designs Unlimited tied for No. 2, and Tammy Kozkay of the Cutting Connection and Linda Williams of Sheer Madness tied for No. 3.

Crystal Church, bartender/ server at The Gathering Place, shows off a small pizza. The Gathering Place earned top honors in the pizza category, followed by Joe’s Pizza (No. 2), and Pizza Hut (No. 3).

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Thank you for choosing Al Hanson Motors as:

Thank You for choosing us as the #1 Local High School!

BAD AXE PUBLIC SCHOOLS “You’re In Hatchet Home of the Hatchets

Bad Axe Elementary School 404 Hatchet Drive • 989-269-2736

Country Now!”

Bad Axe Middle School 750 S. Van Dyke Rd. • 989-269-2735

Bad Axe High School 200 N. Barrie Rd. • 989-269-9593

DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT: Empowering successful learners for today, tomorrow, and the future.

www.badaxeps.org

1 AUTO DEALERSHIP # 1 CAR REPAIR # 1 CAR SALESPERSON # 1 PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE #

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We appreciate our customers!

Al303Hanson Motors, Inc. E. Huron • Bad Axe, MI • 989-269-7299 www.alhansonmotors.com

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Huron County’s Largest Ladies Specialty Shop

A personal fun shopping experience

Dresses • Tops • Bottoms • Sportswear & Accessories Petite • Missy • Plus Sizes • Alterations Available • Free Layaway

Thank you for your votes for favorite salesperson!

We appreciate your business!

Darlene Schelke, Owner • www.darfashions.com 308 State St. • Harbor Beach • 989-479-9016 • Open Mon-Fri 9-5:30; Sat 9-3 TRIBAL • CACTUS • JESS & JANE • GOLD TOE SOCKS • JEWELRY

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Kevin Sturm, owner and chef at Shooter’s Grill in Pigeon, is the No. 1 cook/chef. Sturm said one the best sellers from the grill is a dish called ‘burnt ends.’ The ends are the fatty part of a beef briquette, and they are charred until burnt, then served with a homemade sauce. The ends are most often served as an appetizer. In the best chef/cook category, Pam Roth from The Farm is No. 2, and Shelley Miller from Shelley’s is No. 3.

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Courtney Manor

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Nursing Home/ Assisted Living Place for Physical Therapy

1167 East Hopson Street • Bad Axe, Michigan • 989-269-9983 Rich Harp/For the Tribune

Brad Podlesney is one of the experienced cooks at the Fireside Inn. His parents, Dennis and Lisa Podlesney, own the inn, which is near Port Austin on M-25. The facility was chosen as having the No. 1 steak in the area. The Franklin Inn was No. 2, and The Farm was No. 3.

For more information about Courtney Manor or for a personal tour, call Tracy at 989-269-9983.

“Neighbors taking care of neighbors”

DOCKERS • LE VI’S • ROCHELLE

WOOLRICH • KEREN HART • ETHYL

SOUTHERN LADY • LANA LEE • MORNING SUN • ISOTONER • CAROLE PANTIES

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Manager Jess Brade and employee Abby Gucwa pose at one of the display cases in Big Boy. The Bad Axe restaurant was voted the No. 1 breakfast spot. Readers chose the Peppermill as No. 2, and McDonald’s Food & Family as No. 3.

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Elise Essenmacher is barista at Green Bean Clean in downtown Bad Axe. The business was named the No. 1 place to get a cup of coffee. No. 2 was McDonald’s, and Coffee Cup Plus was No. 3.

Thank you for voting us...

1 Insurance Agency # 1 Place To Work # 2 Business with Friendly Employees #

Autumn Fibranz State Farm Agent

104 W. Huron Avenue Bad Axe 989-269-9600 afibranz.com

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Preschoolers are pictured with (from left) Volunteer Lea VanTifflin and co-leader teachers Janice Bowers and Lynda Buchkowski at Sonshine Day Care and Preschool, which was voted the No. 1 preschool. The Learning Center was No. 2, and Early Years was voted No. 3.

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Right, bartender/server Rachel Fritz and server Sara Doyle are pictured by the frozen yogurt bar in the The Gathering Place, which ranked No. 1 for best ice cream/frozen yogurt.

The Grindstone Country Store was No. 2, and Kim’s Creamery and Rybak’s Ice Cream Shop tied for No. 3. The Gathering Place also was named the place with the mostfriendly service. In that category, China King was No. 2 and Rachel’s Bar & Grill was No. 3. Lower left, The Gathering Place netted many other first-place awards in this year’s Reader’s Choice Contest. It was voted the No. 1 place to get a burger, nachos and pizza. In the burger category, the Port Hope Hotel was No. 2, and Verona Tavern was No. 3. In the nachos category, McDonald’s Food & Family was No. 2, and El Rio was No. 3. In the pizza category, Joe’s Pizza was No. 2, and Pizza Hut was No. 3.

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Thank you for voting Erik Lundy/Lundy Financial Services as your #1 Financial Advisor.

We appreciate your continued support!

Voted #1 Tire Shop 5th Year in a Row! Thank you for your continued support!

We appreciate your business!

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Readers’ Choice WINNER!

MATTICE’S TIRE SHOP 989-269-8471 620 E. Huron Ave. • BAD AXE

Lundy Financial Services makes transitioning your brokerage account easier and new customers are always welcome. For a no obligation consultation, call us today 888-989-6828 or 989-269-7427 Lundy Financial Services is an independent firm with securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services offered through Summit Financial Group Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

Office Location: 840 S. Van Dyke Rd. Bad Axe, MI 48413

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Thanks for voting us your

#1 Pizza, Burger, Frozen Yogurt & Friendly Service

Thanks to our customers for making our success possible!

Families, Parties, Teams, Friends & Neighbors Are Welcome!

RESTAURANT • SPORTS BAR • PIZZERIA

898 N. Van Dyke • (989) 269-8888 OPEN 7 DAYS There is no place just like this place, anywhere near this place, so this must be The Gathering Place!

From left, Director Linda Rumptz and employee Rachel Sorenson stand at the front counter of the Catering Connection in McDonald’s Food & Family in Bad Axe, which is the No. 1 catering company. Dian Volmering was voted No. 2, and Al’s Restaurant was No. 3.

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Our Team of Realtors Makes a Difference 2015

Readers’ Choice WINNER!

We thank our clients for their support and confidence in making Team Sunrise

1Real Estate Company!

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It’s as clear as black & white, our realtors get results!

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Serving the Communities of Michigan’s Upper Thumb • www.teamsunrise.com • 866-738-2255

A professional team...with a personal touch!

Grocers check out at McDonald’s Food & Family, which was voted the No. 1 place to buy groceries. No. 2 was Wal-Mart, and the Pigeon IGA, Port Austin IGA, Sandman Grocery and Huron’s Finest all tied for No. 3. McDonald’s Food & Family also was named the No. 1 place to get flowers and the No. 1 business with friendly employees. In the flower category, Harts Florist was No. 2, and Haist was No. 3. In the friendly employees category, Autumn Fibranz of State Farm was No. 2, and Ace Hardware in Bad Axe, The Gathering Place and The Print Shop tied for No. 3.

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Janet Ng, owner of China King, distributes some to-go orders. China King was voted to have the No. 1 buffet in the area. The Franklin Inn was No. 2, and Al’s Restaurant was No. 3.

Straight Family Dentistry Timothy M. Straight D.D.S., P.C. • Justin D. Straight D.D.S.

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Jennifer Foster is all smiles as she shows her bartending/serving skills at Shelly’s Bar and Grill in Grindstone. Voters in the Readers’ Choice Awards chose Foster as the No. 1 waitress. Tina Taylor from China King was No. 2, and Taylor Breault from The Bank 1884 was No. 3.

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THANK YOU

for voting us your: # 1 Place to Buy Meat # 1 Place to Buy Produce WE APPRECIATE OUR CUSTOMERS!

Huron’s Finest

BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED

1520 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe • 989-269-7200

Thank you for choosing 2015 Dr. Justin D. Straight RCehaodiceers’ WINNER! as your #1 Dentist ~ AND ~ Dr. Timothy M. Straight as your #2 Dentist!

We appreciate your continued support!

223 E. Huron Ave. • Bad Axe • 989-269-9716 email: tmsdds@gmail.com justinstraightdds@gmail.com

www.straightfamilydentistry.com

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Rachel Siev pours a glass of wine at Rachel’s Menu, which was voted No. 1 for healthy dining, lunch and dessert. In the healthy dining category, Subway was No. 2, and China King, The Franklin Inn and The Farm tied for No. 3. In the dessert category, Big Boy was No. 2, and The Peppermill was No. 3. For the lunch category, The Gathering Place was No. 2, and China King was No. 3.

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The Bay Port Hotel was voted No. 1 for best seafood/fish. Verona Tavern was No. 2, and Captain Morgan’s and the Port Austin VFW tied for No. 3.

Thank You…for your #1 votes in the 2015 Readers’ Choice Massage Therapist!

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Awards as your I appreciate your continued support!

Karen J. Hunt-Waldorf ~Massage Therapy~

“It’s Great to be Kneaded” 970 N. Van Dyke • Bad Axe • 989-269-8886

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Congratulations to Two of our Greatest Assets.

ANGIE

KIM

Demonstrating our values of community, integrity, and service.

Congratulations to Angie of our Bad Axe Banking Center, named No. 1 Teller by the Huron Daily Tribune Reader’s Choice Awards.

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From left, Tina Seley, Autumn Fibranz and Taylor Breault gather on some stairs at Fibranz’s State Farm office in downtown Bad Axe. Fibranz was named the No. 1 insurance agent. McVey Agency was No. 2, and Nick Checkley and William Case, both of Farmers Insurance, tied for No. 3. Fibranz’s insurance agency also was voted the No. 1 place to work.

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Pigeon IGA

Congratulations also to Kim, one of three tellers who tied for second place. Like Angie, Kim is also a member of our Bad Axe team. We thank you both for living our company values of community, integrity and service.

It’s a testament to the whole staff of our Bad Axe Banking Center that two of the top five tellers hail from this location.

If you’re not yet a Talmer banking customer, we invite you to give us a try. We’re proud to serve the Bad Axe community.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING

ANDREW LEE OF PIGEON as #1 Cashier!

Congratulations Andrew!

15 N. Caseville Rd. • 989-453-2800

833 North Van Dyke, Bad Axe | 989-269-9211 talmerbank.com

EQUAL HOUSING

LENDER

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Three tie for No. 1 grocery cashier Andy Lee (above, left), Nichole Krozek (above, right) and Lorna Pleiness (lower, left) all tied for No. 1 grocery cashier. Lee works at the Pigeon IGA, Krozek works for McDonald’s Food & Family, and Pleiness works for Wal-Mart. Also in this category, Janeen Hass of McDonald’s Food & Family and Chris McIntyre of Murphy’s Bakery tied for the No. 2 spot.

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St. Hubert Parish Thank you you for for voting voting us your your favorite favorite place Thank place to to worship. worship!

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Sunday – 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Rapson www.StHubertBadAxe.org Sunday – 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Bad Axe www.StHubertBadAxe.org

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Thank you for voting us #1 Golf Course!

3175 Sand Beach Rd. • 989-269-6380

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Al Hanson Motors was once again named the best auto dealership. McCormick Motors was No. 2, and Ordus and Thompson Chevrolet tied for No. 3. Al Hanson was named the No. 1 car salesperson. Also in that category, Mark Kerr of Ordus, Marion Shetler of McCormick Motors and Brad Janks tied for second. Ken Jimkoski was No. 3.

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Al Hanson Motors was named the best place to get a car repaired. No. 2 was J & S Automotive, and Wolverine Auto was No. 3. Al Hanson Motors also was voted the best place to get an oil change. In that category, Wolverine Auto was No. 2, and Wal-Mart was No. 3.

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Aaron Hessling is the manager of the meat department at Huron’s Finest.

It was voted the best place to buy meat.

McDonald’s Food & Family was No. 2, and Sandman’s in Harbor Beach was No. 3.

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Huron’s Finest was voted the No. 1 place to buy produce. McDonald’s Food & Family was No. 2, and the Port Austin Farmer’s Market was No. 3.

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• Lotto • ATM • Tobacco • Craft Beer • Liquor

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Larg Select e i Wine & on of Beer

Thank you for choosing

Rick ’s & Nick ’s #1 Convenience Store!

Rick’s & Nick’s

32 Thompson Rd. • Bad Axe • 989.269.8556 OPEN: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 10pm • Friday 6:30am - 11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm • Sunday 10am - 8pm

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Phil Gornowich is the golf professional at Verona Hills Golf Club. Verona was voted the top golf course in 2015 by Tribune readers. Scenic was No. 2, and Ubly Heights and Bird Creek tied for No. 3.

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Server Connie Tschirhart gets some soup from one of the bars at the Peppermill, which was voted the best place to get a bowl of soup. Coffee Cup Plus was No. 2, and Al’s Restaurant and McDonald’s Food & Family tied for No. 3.

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Above, Father/son duo Timothy Straight (left) and Justin Straight of Straight Family Dentistry had a great showing in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Timothy was named the No. 2 dentist, while Justin took home top honors in the category. Robert VanDevelde was No. 3.

Right, Angie Prill of Talmer Bank was voted No. 1 bank teller. Also in this category, Kim Kerr of Talmer, Katie Wright of Team One Credit Union and Amber Wise of Bay Port State Bank all tied for No. 2.

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Thank you to our referring physicians, patients, and our staff for making us #1!

2015

Readers’ Choice WINNER!

Early morning & late evening appointments available. Most insurance accepted.

128 W. Huron Ave., Suite B • Bad Axe

989.269.2700

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Readers chose Doc’s Carpet Cleaning (now Rainbow International Restoration) as the No. 1 carpet cleaning business. No. 2 is Shetler Carpet Cleaning, and No. 3 is Bonini’s. Pictured are James Pawlowski, owner of Rainbow Restoration, and Charlotte Bredow, who owned Doc’s Carpet Cleaners.

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Ashley Home Furnishings was voted the No. 1 place for home decorating. Ace Hardware/The Gift Department was No. 2, and Godwins was No. 3. Ashley’s also was voted the No. 1 place to buy carpet/floor coverings. In that category, Popham’s was No. 2, and Errer Home Furnishings was No. 3.

Assistant Manager Barbara Walleman stands near a display in the men’s clothing section at Peebles, which was named the best place for adult clothing. Amy’s in Pigeon is No. 2, and WalMart and Corbishley’s tied for No. 3.

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Thank you for choosing Ashley Furniture HomeStore as your # 1 Place for Home Furnishings, # 1 Carpet, #2 Furniture & #2 Mattresses! #1 Name in Furniture in America

850 North Van Dyke • Bad Axe • 989-269-9509 Hours: M-F 9:30-7 • Sat 9:30-6 • Sun Noon-5

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Thank you for selecting us as your #1 Jeweler!

We’re proud to be serving Huron County for over 30 years!

897 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe (989) 269-8787 www.kentmckenziejewelers.com

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Brining and Nartker PC of Bad Axe is the workplace of Mark Brining, who tied with CPA Ken Baranski for the top CPA in the Tribune’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2015. No. 2 was a tie between Douglas Brining and Kim Asmondy of Asmondy Bookkeeping.

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CPA Ken Baranski has over 30 years of experience in his field. The Huron County native has been at his current location in Bad Axe for the past seven to eight years.

Thank you for voting for

Rachel’s!

1 Place for Lunch # 1 Place for Dessert # 1 Place for Healthy Dining # 3 Friendly Service #

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WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! 754 N. Van Dyke Bad Axe Kate Hessling/Huron Daily Tribune

Readers named City Cleaners as the No. 1 alteration shop. Bud’s & Blossoms (Deb Essenmacher) was No. 2, and Kat’s Purrfect Fit was No. 3.

989-269-5000

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2 Car Salesmen New & Used Car Sales

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Pat Yaroch is the owner of The Print Shoppe, which was voted the No. 1 print shop in the area.

Clemco Printing was No. 2, and Thumb Office Supply was No. 3.

Certified Service Department

Body Shop We are a complete Full Service Auto Dealership ready to serve you and your family.

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NEW/USED CAR LOT:

895 S. Van Dyke • Bad Axe (989) 269-8472

SHOWROOM, PARTS & SERVICE:

123 S. Port Crescent • Bad Axe (989) 269-9245

FULL SERVICE BODY SHOP:

1300 Barrie Rd. • Bad Axe (989) 269-9000

Neil Fitzgerald is the manager at Godwin’s Furniture and Mattresses. The store was voted by Tribune readers as the top place for furniture. Ashley Home Furnishing was No. 2, and Errer Furniture/ MacAlpines was No. 3. Godwins also was voted the No. 1 place to buy a mattress. Ashley Furniture was No. 2, and Barclay Furniture was No. 3.

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Once again, Miracle-Ear was voted the No. 1 place to buy a hearing aid.

Beltone was No. 2, and Sheldon Medical Supplies was No. 3.

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Scheurer Hospital

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Tami and Walt Salens at Salens & Salens in Bad Axe were voted No. 1 in the best attorney category. John Ferris was No. 2, and Tom Collon was No. 3.

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Hardware Store • Locally Owned Business •

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Also, thanks for voting us as Your #2 Place for Home Decorating!

We appreciate your support!

Northgate Shopping Center Bad Axe 989-269-9131

We also appreciate your votes for:

#1 Dr. Ross Ramsey

#2 Dr. Scott Reiter

#2 Favorite Nurse – Lori Swartzendruber #2 Place for Physical Therapy – Scheurer Hospital #3 Gym/Fitness Center – Sandy Shores

170 N. Caseville Road • Pigeon • 989-453-3223

www.scheurer.org

People You Trust, Caring For People You Love

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Complete Fitness owner and personal trainer Dan Schelke is a big reason why the business was named the No. 1 gym in the Tribune’s Readers’ Choice Awards. No. 2 is 24/7 - Bad Axe, and No. 3 is Sandy Shores.

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Eric Lundy was voted the No. 1 financial advisor. No. 2 was a tie between Pat Essian, Dale Yoder and Mark Lindquist, and Autumn Fibranz was No. 3.

Rick & Nick’s was named best convenience store. No. 2 was Clark’s - Kinde One Stop, and No. 3 was BP.

Once again, Meinhold Car Wash Center was named No. 1 by readers. No. 2 was Ty’s Auto, and No. 3 was J & J car wash.

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Thank you for your votes!

BRINING & NARTKER, PC

Certified Public Accountants 64 Westland Drive • Bad Axe

989-269-9909

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Thank you

for choosing Tami Salens as your favorite attorney!

I appreciate your votes!

Salens & Salens, P.C.

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Team One Credit Union was named the No. 1 bank/credit union. Northstar Bank was No. 2, and Independent Bank — Bad Axe was No. 3.

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Dr. Jim VanHoutteghem was named the No. 1 chiropractor. Julia Deere was No. 2, and Dr. Jeffrey Crowley was No. 3.

Maurer Electric in Bad Axe was voted top in its category

by Tribune readers this year.

Zimmerman Electric was No. 2, and Demand Electric was No. 3.

Valley Collision/Al Pollum was voted the No. 1 body shop. No. 2 was Lenny’s Body Shop/ Lenny Longuski, and No. 3 was Ed’s Bump Shop.

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Thank You

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BAY PORT INN

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for choosing us as your #

1 Seafood & Fish Restaurant We appreciate our customers!

Bay Port Inn 827 Promenade, Bay Port • 989-656-9911

Thank you for choosing us as #1 Eye Clinic!

We appreciate your votes!

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Readers’ Choice WINNER!

Dr. Keith J. Messing & Dr. Rita M. Messing

OPTOMETRISTS 1226 Sand Beach Rd. • Bad Axe • 989.269.6222

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Dr. Ross Ramsey/Elkton Family Medicine was voted the No. 1 family doctor. Dr. Scott Reiter of Caseville Family Medicine was No. 2, and Dr. Kim Dimock of Bad Axe was voted No. 3.

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Store Manager Matt Corlis stands by some pet toys in Tractor Supply Company. It was voted the No. 1 place to buy pet supplies. No. 2 was Veterinary Discount & Drugs, and Wal-Mart was No. 3.

Julie, a consumer, helps arrange a Halloween display at the Thumb Industries Thrift Store, which was named best thrift store.

Goodwill placed No. 2, and Helping Hands was No. 3.

St. Huberts was voted the No. 1 place to worship.

Elkton Missionary was No. 2, and the Bad Axe Free Methodist was No. 3.

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Thank You

for choosing us as your #1

Thrift/Second Hand Store

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Readers’ Choice WINNER! Thank you for choosing us as your

1 Heating & Cooling Provider And #1 Plumber!

Slightly used & new women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, household items & more.

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Thumb Industries, Inc. Thrift Store

We appreciate your continued support!

880 N. Van Dyke Rd. • Bad Axe • 989-269-9998

Readers’ Choice WINNER!

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Darlene Schelke of Darlene’s Fashions in Harbor Beach shows the jewelry line at her store in Harbor Beach. She was named the No. 1 retail sales clerk. Chris McIntyre of Murphy’s Bakery was No. 2, and Rachel Dunham of Dunham’s was No. 3.

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Dr. Jane Kubacki holds a puppy at the Bad Axe Animal Clinic, which was named the No. 1 veterinary clinic. The Caseville Small Animal Clinic was No. 2, and Dr. Arnold Hentschl of Harbor Beach was No. 3.

Thank you for voting us

#1 Place for Breakfast 900 N. Van Dyke Rd. • Bad Axe 989-269-9515

690 N. Port Crescent St. • Bad Axe 989-269-8227 • Fax: 989-269-8905 printshoppeba@hotmail.com Open Mon. – Fri. • 8am – 4:30pm

www.printshoppebadaxe.com

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1 Printer!

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Stop in and put us to work for you!

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Physical therapist Yulia Christensen works on a patient at Active Physical Therapy in Bad Axe. The business was voted the No. 1 place for physical therapy

by Tribune readers. Courtney Manor, Narayan’s Physical Therapy and Scheurer Hospital tied for No. 2.

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Roland’s Paint and More owners Debbie and Jim Roland said customer service is the main key to their success. The store took home the No. 1 spot for paint from Tribune readers. Bad Axe Ace Hardware was No. 2, and Heins Hardware was No. 3.

Vanessa Longuski of Moments Captured by Vanessa was voted No. 1 photographer.

Herzog Lane was No. 2, and Portrait Expressions was No. 3.

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Tri-County Equipment was voted the No. 1 farm implement dealer. Osentoski’s was voted No. 2.

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Pharmacist Andrew Copeland stands in the Walgreens Pharmacy, which readers named No. 1. Northgate Pharmacy and Wal-Mart tied for No. 2, and Orr Drug Store was No. 3.

Lee’s Landscaping was voted the No. 1 landscaper and nursery/garden center. In the landscaper category, Green Acre Landscaping was No. 2, and Esch Landscaping was No. 3. In the nursery category, Huron’s Finest was No. 2, and Errer’s Greenhouse was No. 3. Lee’s Landscaping also was voted No. 1 for lawn care service. Green Acre Landscaping was No. 2, and Esch Landscaping was No. 3.

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Pam Sweeney of Scheurer Hospital was voted No. 1 nurse. Lori Swartzendruber of Scheurer, Cheryl Rice of Huron Medical Center, and Kathy Azarovitz and Bridget Majeski all tied for No. 2.

Kellie Messing and Tara Neeb tied for No. 3.

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Scheurer Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital. Huron Medical Center was No. 2, and Harbor Beach Community Hospital was No. 3.

B&D Heating & Cooling was named the No. 1 heating and cooling business. Jack McCain Plumbing & Heating was No. 2, and Jake’s Plumbing & Heating was No. 3. B&D also was named the No. 1 plumbing business.

Jake’s Plumbing & Heating was No. 2, and Jack McCain Plumbing & Heating was No. 3.

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Bad Axe Ace Hardware’s The Gift Department took home the No. 1 prize for most unique store.

No. 2 was a tie between Cottage Outfitters in Caseville and Lisa’s Loft in Port Austin. The Country Village was voted No. 3.

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Bad Axe Ace Hardware was voted the No. 1 local hardware store. Heins Hardware was No. 2, and Thumb Hardware was No. 3. The Bad Axe Ace Hardware also was voted the No. 1 locally-owned business, along with McDonald’s Food & Family. Readers gave special mentions in this category to Buckley Shoes, Joe’s Pizzeria, Moments Captured and Shetler Carpet Cleaning.

SANDUSKY 989 West Sanilac 810-648-2404

BURTON 4135 Davison Rd. 810-742-3364

CARO 415 Biebel Rd. (M-24 North) 989-673-8400

BIRCH RUN 8461 Main St. 989-624-9356

MARLETTE 7454 Van Dyke Highway 810-346-2761

REESE 9952 Saginaw St. 989-868-4165

BAD AXE 1314 Sand Beach Rd. 989-269-9249

LAPEER 3120 N. Lapeer Rd. 810-664-3798

SAGINAW 6150 Bay Rd. 989-791-1234

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In the eye clinic category, Drs. Keith and Rita Messing were voted No. 1. Dr. David Batzer was No. 2, and Wal-Mart Vision Center was No. 3.

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Father Rob Howe of St. Hubert Parish was voted No. 1 pastor. Pastor Jerry Sutton of the Bad Axe Free Methodist and Pastor Reggie Courliss of the Elkton Missionary Church tied for No. 2. Pastor Len Lueke of Our Savior Lutheran was No. 3.

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Courtney Manor was voted the No. 1 nursing home/assisted living center. Meadow Lane was No. 2, and Lakeview Extended Care was No. 3.

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Rob Rankins, a cook at the Gathering Place, shows off the restaurant’s nachos, which were voted No. 1 by Tribune readers. No. 2 was McDonald’s Food & Family, and El Rio was No. 3.

Readers named Bad Axe Public Schools the best local high school. ElktonPigeon-Bay Port Lakers was No. 2, and Harbor Beach Community Schools was No. 3.

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Left, Pam Camacho is an employee at Murphy’s Bakery, which is the No. 1 bakery. No. 2 is Pat’s Bakery in Harbor Beach, and Main Street Café in Pigeon is No. 3.

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Mattice’s Tire Shop was voted the No. 1 place to buy tires. Bradens was No. 2, and Talaski’s was No. 3.

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Sheldon Medical Equipment was voted the No. 1 place to purchase medical equipment. The No. 2 spot went to Narayan Equipment.

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The Bad Axe Holiday Inn Express & Suites was voted the No. 1 hotel. The Franklin Inn was No. 2, and the American Inn/Ameriway Inn & Suites in Bad Axe was No. 3.

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Once again, McKenzie Jeweler is a favorite pick by readers. The business was voted No. 1 jeweler. Michael J’s Designs was voted No. 2.

For another consecutive year, D&M Cabinet Shop of Ruth was named No. 1 for kitchen cabinets. Mortimer Lumber was No. 2, and Tenbusch Carpentry & Cabinets was No. 3.

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Server Crystal Church and Cook Rob Rankins of The Gathering Place are pictured with the No. 1 burger. No. 2 went to the Port Hope Hotel, and No. 3 was the Verona Tavern.

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At Your Bark & Call, for another consecutive year, was voted the No. 1 pet groomer. The Bad Axe Small Animal Clinic was No. 2, and the Arnold Hentschl/Harbor Beach Veterinary Services and Sue Rivard tied for the No. 3 spot.

Buckley’s Shoes in downtown Bad Axe is this year’s Readers’ Choice top pick for shoes. Right, Buckley’s vice president Greg Marciniak shows off a popular new line of women’s boots. In the category of best place to buy shoes, The Shoe Department was No. 2, and Dunham’s was No. 3.

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Right, Karen Hunt-Waldo was voted the No. 1 massage therapist. Davina Maurer of Touch of Heaven was voted No. 2, and Staci Kreh of Narayan Physical Therapy was voted No. 3.

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Team Sunrise was voted the No. 1 real estate agent/agency. Due to its continuing success, Team Sunrise has refurbished the historic church on Woodworth Street in downtown Bad Axe to become its new office. Also in the real estate agent category, Lori Babcock and Heath Krohn, both of Century 21, tied for No. 2, and No. 3 was Sharon Haldane, also of Century 21.

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Rose Cooper and Travis Chinoski stand on the steps of Team Sunrise’s 225 E. Woodworth St. office, which they will transition into on Nov. 1. Readers voted Team Sunrise No. 1 in the real estate agent/agency category, and Cooper and Chinoski were among the top vote-getters.

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We’re honored to receive this support from our community.

Congratulations to our Reader’s Choice Award Winners! #3 FAVORITE FAMILY DOCTOR

Kim Dimock, PA-C

#1 FAVORITE NURSE

#2 FAVORITE NURSE

#2 FAVORITE NURSE

Pam Sweeney, LPN

Kathy Azarovitz, RN

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All Patients are unique, that’s why we offer a wide array of quality services right here in our hometown…close to family • After Hours Clinic • Allergy Care • Cardiac Rehabilitation • Dermatology • Ear, Nose & Throat • Endocrinology • Family/Internal Medicine

• General Surgery • Heart & Vascular Care • Laboratory • Neurology • Obstetrics/Gynecology • Ophthalmology • Orthopedic Surgery

• Pain Medicine • Pediatrics • Pain Management • Physical, Speech & Occupational Therapy • Podiatry • Pulmonary Medicine

• Diagnostic/Imaging • Rheumatology • Robotic Surgery • Urology • Women’s Health • Wound Care & Hyperbaric Therapy