Readers Choice 2018 Winners

2018

READERS’ CHOICE Winners

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Bordas & Bordas Is Rooted In Experience, Family, Community, Results Bordas & Bordas Attorneys PLLC, has again been voted No. 1 in the attorneys category for The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register’s Readers’ Choice Awards.

“It is an honor to be chosen by the readers so many years in a row because community is at the heart of everything we do,” said Managing Partner Jamie Bordas. “Our attorneys and staff work hard to get the best results for our clients and when you receive an award like this, it is a great feeling to know that our community is behind us.”

With record results and many of the firm’s attorneys having been named as Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars year after year, Bordas & Bordas, founded by Jim and Linda Bordas in 1985, has established a reputation as one of the premier law firms in the region. The firm includes 19 attorneys and nearly 30 staff members with offices in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, St. Clairsville and Moundsville.

Jim Bordas said that the firm’s reputation is rooted in its size, knowledge and resources, all of which help handle cases across a broad range of practice areas.

“Our firm has been able to obtain outstanding results for our clients in a variety of areas of plaintiff’s litigation, obtaining justice for our clients that they would otherwise be unable to resolve,” he said.

“Almost all of our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means our clients only pay a fee if a recovery is made for them. Initial consultations are always free, and no retainer is required as the firm advances all case expenses.”

The Bordas & Bordas logo is a shield

with four quadrants. The quadrants symbolize four things that the firm believes in experience, family, community and results.

In the center of the logo is a cross that represents the firm’s Christian values.

Jamie Bordas noted that the firm was able to obtain significant results this year with a $2 million medical malpractice verdict in Pittsburgh, an $8 million trucking collision settlement and a $19.5 million gas site wrongful death settlement.

Experience and results are two strong focal points at the firm, but community and family are equally as important.

Partner Linda Bordas takes pride in seeing the firm participate in community events and help others in need. “Whether it is an individual or a group, we are always happy to give back to the communities in which we work. We are honored to develop such strong connections with a variety of extraordinary groups and families.”

Jamie Bordas serves as president of the YMCA Board of Directors and Partner Scott Blass and his wife, Kathy, founded Ohio Valley Breast Cancer Awareness, Inc., which holds the annual Driving Fore a Cure golf tournament each year to provide support to women in breast cancer treatment. In 2014, Jim Bordas created the Bordas & Bordas Anti-Bully Fighting for Justice Award, which recognizes a student in each of the 15 OVAC schools in Ohio, Marshall and Belmont counties, who stand up for others in and out of the classroom. More than $8,000 was awarded to Anti-Bully Ambassadors throughout the region in 2018.

In addition, the firm became the title sponsor this year of the Bordas & Bordas

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Bordas & Bordas Partners include from left, Chris Regan, Jamie Bordas, Jim Bordas, Scott Blass, Linda Bordas and Geoff Brown.

Amateur Golf Classic at Oglebay and do- Soup Kitchen, the Marshall County Aninated all tournament proceeds to The Ogle- mal Rescue League and Catholic Charities, bay Foundation, continued its sponsorship among dozens of others. Since opening an of the entertainment at the Marshall County office in Pittsburgh, the firm also supports Fair where RaeLynn and Danielle Bradbery the Ronald McDonald House Charities of performed in July, and took over as the title Pittsburgh and the United Way of Western sponsor of the Broadway at the Capitol se- Pennsylvania, and has established partnerships with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh ries in Wheeling beginning late 2018.

Bordas & Bordas is a long-time supporter Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins and KeyBank of countless local charities, including The Pavilion.

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Harvey Goodman Realtor Delivers Results The Ohio Valley has spoken and voted Harvey Goodman, Realtor the best real estate company in the valley.

Serving five counties in northern West Virginia and five counties in East Ohio, Harvey Goodman, Realtor claims the title of the Ohio Valley’s leading real estate company. They get the job done with nearly 70 agents working out of its seven offices.

“The agents and staff at Harvey Goodman, Realtor thank the Ohio Valley for recognizing Harvey Goodman, Realtor as the ‘Best Real Estate Company’ in the valley. Our entire teams is focused upon delivering the best professional real estate services in the Ohio Valley and are humbled by again being recognized in the Wheeling market by the readers of the The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register, and in Ohio by the readers of The Times Leader as the best at what we do,” said John Sambuco, broker/managing partner.

In June, Harvey Goodman, Realtor opened its seventh local office at 805 10th St. in Moundsville.

This office also houses a treasure trove of Ohio Valley business and industry history, as it displays countless artifacts from the history of local businesses. A large portion of the display is from Wheeling Steel.

Also during 2018, the realty company launched its own magazine, “Harvey Goodman, Realtor Brings You HOME,” which officially launched in May and began distributing in June. Over a year in

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Members of the Harvey Goodman, Realtor team are shown at the East Central Association of Realtors ‘Hall of Fame’ Induction Ceremony earlier this month.

Another new feature, is Harvey fection in what we do, and are dedthe works, they distribute thousands The East Central Association of copies across the Ohio Valley in Goodman’s unique text-to-video icated to giving the best service,” of Realtors (ECAR) inducted their retail locations, its offices, several program which allows buyers to Battistone said. very first “Hall of Fame” class this participating partners and in Harvey text a unique property code and inHe emphasized that it’s the peo- November, which featured two Goodman’s own Blue Boxes. stantly receive a voice guided video ple of the Ohio Valley who have members of the Harvey Goodman, The magazine is free, and fea- tour right to their cellphones, any- continued to show, through their Realtor family — Agent Pat Bruhn, tures every one of the company’s time, anywhere. generous business, why they feel and Broker John Goodman. listings until they sell, plus won“As a company with more than that Harvey Goodman, Realtor is Interested in joining the Goodderful articles that highlight local 60 years in business, it is an incred- the best real estate company. man Team? Contact broker John restaurants and chefs, community ible honor to be continually recog“We are always working to raise Sambuco for a confidential and prievents, technology, and more, said nized by the people we serve as the the bar, as we look forward to serv- vate interview. Check the website Nick Battistone, corporate director Best Real Estate Company in the ing the Ohio Valley,” Battistone at harveygoodmanrealtor.com for of marketing. valley. We strive every day for per- added. contact information.

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Elmhurst Excels as Retirement, Assisted Living Residence

WHEELING — Elmhurst, The House of Friendship at 1228 National Road in Wheeling, has been serving the needs of older adults in the community for 128 years, continuously.

According to Jamie Crow, Elmhurst executive director, “Community leaders realized there was a growing need for the care of older women with no home ties in the area and gathered to provide a solution.

Today, evolving from its earliest mission of providing housing for older women, Elmhurst continues to excel as a retirement and licensed assisted living residence for older adults.

Current residents not only include those from the Wheeling area, but also include those from other states who have moved back to their roots or whose family members live in the area,” Crow noted.

A Brief History of Elmhurst In the spring of 1887, Mrs. David A. Cunningham, wife of the minister at the First Presbyterian Church, called a meeting of prominent Wheeling citizens to consider the establishment of a home “for women whose home ties had been severed,” an urgent need.

Mrs. Cunningham, Miss Lizzie Boyd, and Mrs. Helen Canfield were well-known as “pioneers in social welfare,” locally. In 1887, they invited area ministers to join them to discuss the project. A week later, a second meeting was held, and 350 circulars were sent out seeking sup-

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Elmhurst was selected as the top retirement residence. port for the proposal. bership grew larger. By September Numerous prominent community of 1887, $1,000 was raised. A perleaders donated funds to the new en- manent organizational structure was deavor. It was noted in a newspaper formalized. Officers included Mrs. article upon the 50th anniversary of Cunningham, president, Mrs. George the organization that one of the first Wheat and Mrs. J. F. Paull, vice-prescontributors was G.W. Atkinson who idents, Mrs. F. W. Williams, recordlater became governor of West Vir- ing secretary, and Mrs. A J. Clark, ginia. corresponding secretary.

At the second meeting, Rev. GorThe organization’s board of direcdon and William Gee were charged tors was comprised of males, only. with seeking a house to use as a home. There also was a board of lady manSubsequent meetings were held at the agers for the organization. Prominent Opera House as the committee mem- Wheeling names of the era were rep-

resented on the board of lady managers including: Franzheim, Wheat, Paull, Caldwell, Mendel, Hutchinson, Williams, Egerter, Frissell, Stifel, McCoy, Laughlin, Ott, Peterkin, and Hoge.

The organization purchased a home at the southwest corner of Thirteenth and Jacob Streets. A matron was hired, and a committee was formed to find furnishings for the house. After the first year, a building more suitable was purchased at 37 13th Street.

On Jan.16, 1890, the organization was formally incorporated under the name the West Virginia Home for Aged and Friendless Women. The house provided a home for elderly women and “temporary protection to wayward, friendless women and girls.”

When the Florence Crittenton Home opened, the organization changed its name to the WV Home for Aged Women. To live in the home, women had to have been West Virginia residents for three years, and of Ohio County for at least one year.

Funding: Sustaining the home came from the funds of the corporation itself and gifts received on the annual Donation Days held each May. Donation Days were held at the home and included musical entertainment provided by local talents. The public was invited to attend with donations of any size welcomed. Donations also were received at Christmas and Thanksgiving. It was noted in a 1913 news article “Except for those voluntary gifts, the

home would have to close its doors as the work is carried on entirely by free will offerings of the charitably disposed people in the city of Wheeling.”

In 1940, the family of Bloch Brothers’ Tobacco magnate Samuel S. Bloch donated his home and estate at 1228 National Road to the organization. A new wing was added to the existing historic mansion and changes were made to the criteria for entry. At one point, Elmhurst provided a continuum of care. As times changed, Elmhurst became a retirement home, allowing men, as well as women and couples to reside therein. A private pay system was implemented, as was the designation as a licensed West Virginia assisted living residence in 1998.

In 2005, a four-story addition was built attached to the original addition to the mansion. One and two-bedroom suites are located within that addition, as well as administrative offices and a multi-purpose activity room.

The main entrance to the building is located in the new addition in the rear of the property.

Today, 44 residents reside at Elmhurst where there is around-the-clock personnel on duty. Two registered nurses are on the Elmhurst team of employees. As a private pay entity, Elmhurst residents pay a one-monthly, all-inclusive fee. On-site Blue Sky Therapy is available as is an in-house salon, Crow explained. Elmhurst also is approved for Aid and Attendance from the Veterans’ Administration.

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VOTED “BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT” IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

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Figaretti’s Tops List of Italian Restaurants for Readers’ Choice

WHEELING — It’s easy to see why Figaretti’s Restaurant is ranked first among Italian restaurants in the 2018 Readers’ Choice competition — just look at the scrumptious selections and savor the authentic goodness created for patrons’ enjoyment. The restaurant also has garnered the Best Italian Restaurant in West Virginia award.

In 2017, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., congratulated Figaretti’s Restaurant with a citation from the Congressional Record, recognizing the family and business for its success.

Abbey Napple, a manager at the restaurant, said Figaretti’s will celebrate its 25th year at its Mount de Chantal Road location on Saturday, Dec. 1. Jessica Thorngate also serves as a manager.

Dino Figaretti and his father, Tony Figaretti, own the wellknown eatery that also offers catering for special events, plus delivery.

“We’re famously known for our meatballs and sausage, all homemade,” Napple said. “Our lasagna is very popular. Our steak and seafood are top of the line.”

Other popular items on the menu include chicken parmigiana and veal parmigiana.

“We have a lot of different

ravioli,” she added. Figaretti’s handmade ravioli is prepared with a choice of seven different fillings: lobster, steak, mushroom, meat, cheese, blue crab, and spinach and cheese.

Another popular option is Figaretti’s take-out special offered all day, every day. Napple said the take-out special features a choice of noodles (one of four varieties) topped with marinara sauce and accompanied by salad and bread for $5.50.

Also, Figaretti’s menu offers several new items including Italian Antipasto and delectable stuffed peppers.

The owners are hands-on operators of this area favorite site.

Customers can select from an extensive wine list for their dining experience.

“Dino is here every night, working hard and making sure everything is running smoothly in an orderly manner,” Napple said.

The family patriarch also is a regular presence at the restaurant.

“It wouldn’t be the same without Tony. He walks around and greets everyone,” she added.

The Figaretti family is proud of being named the Readers’ Choice best Italian restaurant for the second consecutive year.

“We want to thank our customers for voting,” Dino said.

Figaretti’s Restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon-

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Figaretti’s Restaurant owners, Tony Figaretti and son Dino, are joined by staff at the award-winning Wheeling eatery. day through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

She said the restaurant offers deliveries from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

In addition to meals served at the restaurant, Figaretti’s has a full-service catering menu. All sorts of events can be catered,

Napple said. Elaine Hogan is the manager of the catering service.

Dino Figaretti’s brother, Tony Jr., operates a manufacturing plant, located on Peters Run Road, that produces the restaurant’s famous spaghetti sauce.

The sauce can be purchased in grocery stores throughout the East Coast.

“The sauce is sold all over the country at different grocery stores,” Napple said. “You can buy the jarred sauce on Amazon as well.”

Figaretti’s is located at 1035 Mount de Chantal Road in Wheeling’s Clator neighborhood, and can be reached by calling 304243-5625.

VOTED #1 FOR BEST ITALIAN FOOD

Thank you for making us #1 again and for the continued support Ohio Valley. We will continue to provide quality food, beverages and service to you, our customers!

Thanks Again, The Figaretti owners and staff of Figaretti’s Restaurant

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Zambito Dentistry Offers More Than Just Great Smiles WHEELING — There is nothing artificial about the smiles at Zambito Family Dentistry at 1201 Mount de Chantal Road in Wheeling.

Under the direction of Dr. Ricardo “Ric” Zambito and son, Dr. Christopher Zambito, patients are greeted with smiles from a caring staff in a family-friendly atmosphere for all ages.

“One thing that distinguishes Zambito Family Dentistry is not just what we do, but who we are,” Dr. Ricardo Zambito said.

He said the focus each day is not just dental services, but the well-being of each patient. We have been so blessed in our practice and it’s still growing.”

The services available from Zambito Family Dentistry range from preventive care, to dental implants, fixed and removable appliances, cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening, fillings, tooth restoration and more.

On Nov. 17, Zambito Dentistry offered free dental services to area veterans. The staff took care of 80 veterans in that one day, providing everything from essential teeth cleaning to more intensive dental treatments.

As Dr. Ricardo explained, unless a veteran is 100 percent disabled, the Veterans Administration does not provide dental services to veterans. “I’ve written to Presidents in the past about this but never heard from any of them. Now I’ve written to President Trump and we’ll see what happens.”

After a long day in the office, Dr. Ricardo said it was very gratifying to serve the veterans. He said several cried when they saw the results of their dental work. He told each one of them that he wanted to see them smile.

“I think it was more satisfying to us to know we could help. The staff donates their time for this. My son Chris and the incredible staff were phenonmenal,” he said.

Dr. Ricardo began his practice since 1982 and his son Christopher joined in

2013. The senior Zambito is experienced in dental implants and keeps up with “modern dentistry” practices. He also provides Botox treatment for severe headaches.

Both Zambitos are skilled in cosmetic dentistry while Christopher is trained to offer Invisalign and is certified in the Six Month Smile program.

Dr. Ricardo also was first to bring teeth cleaning and dentistry services to the Good Shepherd Nursing Home and Wheeling Hospital’s continuous care center. He also

provides dentistry at Wheeling Hospital and has been teaching in various dental offices.

The Zambito Dentistry is open: Monday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5.p.m.

Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday morning hours are available by appointment.

To reach the office, call 304-243-1500.

From Our Hearts...To Yours Some holidays are more memorable than others, and it isn’t always the year that you got the most gifts that stays in your mind or heart. Often, the holiday that means the most is the one where a special person was able to be home with you again. Or, maybe there was an empty place at the table, but the whole family pulled together, bonding to each other to hold that place in your hearts until the missing person could be reunited with you.

We want you to know that this Christmas season, we’re thinking of you.

Our hearts go out to you now with good wishes for the holidays and much hope for the coming year.

From all of us to all of you, may your holidays be filled with warm memories that you can treasure for years to come. May you celebrate our Savior Jesus Christ’s birthday and keep him in your heart throughout the year.

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DiCarlo’s Brings Three Generations of Expertise

Toni DiCarlo followed in her father’s footsteps to operate the Wheeling DiCarlo’s Pizza, and now works along with her children, Lauren and Christopher Jones.

DiCarlo said she had grown up with a passion for pizza, and opened the doors to her own business more than 30 years ago.

“I’m the youngest of five kids,” she said.

“I loved (the business) all my life. I’d even skip school sometimes to help out down at the local wholesale store. ... I started my first retail pizza shop in July of 1985, and from there, I opened my second location in Dallas Pike.”

Over the years, DiCarlo has taken con-

trol of numerous other locations, including the store in Glen Dale, which was originally owned by her father, Galdo DiCarlo, in 1957.

Growing the store and the chain, DiCarlo said her children have followed after her in working at the shop in various capacities. “(Christopher) has been doing this with me all his life, too,” she said. “As I worked the business with my father growing up, so too have I with both of my children, Lauren and Christopher Jones. ... Lauren worked the pizza shop whenever she was back from college, and whenever she was back from doing her physical therapy classes. Whenever she wasn’t studying, she worked the pizza shop.”

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Lauren, currently a physical therapist for the Ryan Ferns Healthplex, assists with bookkeeping and other administrative functions of the business, while Christopher started working at the shop in high school, where he continues to do so today.

“He continues to work beside me, in all aspects of operation, from baking to administrative duties,” DiCarlo said.

Italian immigrants Michael and Caroline DiCarlo began their business in the Ohio Valley by opening an Italian grocery store in Steubenville in the early 1900s. Their son, Primo DiCarlo, returned from serving in World War II, and brought home a popular

food that had sprung up in Italian cafes, starting the family’s investment in pizza.

In 1945, Primo DiCarlo opened the first location in Steubenville, and by 1949, Galdo DiCarlo opened the second location in Wheeling, serving crispy-crust square pies that quickly became a local favorite.

The DiCarlo’s Dynasty has received media accolades by Parade, Gourmet, and Plate magazines, and has scored kudos from bigname pizza buffs. Presidential hopeful John Kerry offered a shout out to DiCarlo’s while campaigning in Wheeling in 2004, and country music star Brad Paisley has professed his love for the Ohio Valley institution.

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Altmeyer Funeral Homes Sets The Highest Standards in Service Altmeyer Funeral Homes are honored that readers have selected them number one funeral home in the most recent Readers’ Choice balloting.

Founded by James P. Altmeyer in 1917, the funeral home has served the community for over 100 years. Four generations of the Altmeyer family have maintained the commitment to serve all races, religions and economic groups needs and wishes.

The Readers’ Choice award is just the latest recognition for a job well done.

Altmeyer Funeral Homes were recently recognized with the National Excellence in Service award by the Johnson Consulting Group. Johnson Consulting stated, “The Altmeyer Funeral Home has set itself as a leader above other funeral homes in family satisfaction, and has raised the bar for other funeral homes nationally to achieve this level of success.”

The flexible, dedicated staff makes sure that each family receives the special care they need and offers the widest selection of options and services including burial and cremation. They also are recognized as a leader in pre-arrangement funeral services, making a very difficult time a little easier for the families they serve.

The year 2000 marked the opening of Ohio Valley Pet Crematory to help pet owners with cremation and burial services and thoughtful remembrances. Since that time they have served over 10,600 pet families at our 1200 Eoff St. location in Wheeling.

Altmeyer Funeral Homes has locations in downtown Wheeling, Elm Grove, Moundsville and Benwood-McMechen in West Virginia and Bellaire, St. Clairsville, Shadyside and Powhatan Point, Ohio. They can be reached by calling 304-232Photo Provided 0330 and for additional information visit their The Altmeyer Funeral Home at 14th and Eoff streets in Wheeling is one of eight locations serving the Ohio Valley. website at www.altmeyer.com.

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“A Slice Above The Rest”

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Patsy’s Pizza Continued Success Built on Its Loyal Customers

WHEELING — Known for their famous square slices, Patsy’s Pizza in Elm Grove has been voted among the best for most popular pizza among readers of the Wheeling newspapers.

It’s the loyal return customers and hardworking employees over the years that have continued to make the popular pizza shop the continued success it has been for nearly half a century, according to store manager Kelly Mitchem.

It’s a long-standing tradition for many Ohio Valley natives returning home while visiting family and friends to patronize the carry-out only pizza shop located along National Road in the Elm Grove business district. Customers can order the pizza by the slice or tray and add extra cheese or extra pepperoni.

“We are honored. We definitely have loyal customers,” Mitchem explained. She said they are really fortunate to have a thriving businesses. “We have been really busy lately, and we have really good workers. ... Nothing has changed, everything is the same,” she added.

Patsy’s Pizza was known to many as the Elm Grove DiCarlo’s for several decades before the name was changed last year to pay homage to the long-time former owner Pasty Vespa, who first started his own pizza shop in Elm Grove in 1969. Prior to that, he worked with other pizza shops in Glen Dale and Bellaire locations. Vespa first came here from humble beginnings in 1949 following World War II, before getting involved with a local pizza business.

“I started in 1962. I started with DiCarlo’s,” Vespa commented while talking about his pizza career.

His son Joe Vespa, who recently took over ownership of the pizza shop for his father, said his dad taught him about the importance of respecting their customers and hard-working employees. He said they make their pizza Photo by Scott McCloskey fresh daily to satisfy their loyal customers.

Patsy Vespa, left, and son Joe Vespa are shown inside Patsy’s Pizza, a popular take-out pizza parlor in the Elm Patsy’s Pizza is located at 2099 National Road in Elm Grove area of Wheeling.

Grove. To order ahead, call 304-242-1490.

Thank you for your votes!

We appreciate your patronage during our first year as Patsy’s Pizza.

Only our name has changed.

Same great Pizza! Same great service!

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READERS’ CHOICE AUTOMOBILE SALES/SERVICES Auto Dealer 1st — Straub 2nd — Bob Robinson 3rd —Jim Robinson Auto Dealer-Used 1st — Auto Choice 2nd — Straub 3rd — Robinson Auto Group Auto Detailing & Accessories 1st — Minit Car Wash 2nd — Attention to Detail 3rd — Robinson Auto Group Auto Repair 1st — Robinson Auto Group 2nd — Middle Creek Garage 3rd — Elm Grove Dodge RV Sales 1st — Stewart’s RV 2nd —Yonak’s 3rd —Murph’s RV Tire Dealer 1st — Bleifus 2nd —Fulton Tire 3rd —NTB Towing Service 1st — Middle Creek Garage 2nd —Bill’s Towing 3rd —Ace Garage

Winners

FINANCIAL Accountant/CPA 1st — Gompers & Associates 2nd —Costanzo Associate 3rd —Marc Abraham Bank 1st — WesBanco 2nd —Main Street 3rd —BB & T Credit Union 1st — Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union 2nd —First Choice America FCU 3rd —Ohio Valley Community Credit Union Estate Planning 1st — WesBanco 2nd —Harvey Goodman 3rd —Security National Trust Financial Advisor 1st — Hazlett Burt & Watson 2nd —Wells Fargo Advisors 3rd —Marc Abraham Tax Return Preparer 1st — H & R Block 2nd —Glessner 3rd —Gompers & Associate HOME IMPROVEMENT Carpet/Flooring Sales 1st — Zambito

2nd —Lowe’s 3rd —Carpets by Jamison Carpet/Rug/Upholstery Cleaner 1st — Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration 2nd —Dream Clean 3rd —Stanley Steemer Carpenter 1st — Trigg Construction 2nd Tie — Crozier Construction 2nd Tie — T-Jay Dailer Concrete Contractor 1st — Savage Construction 2nd —A-1 3rd —Contractor Supply Drywall 1st — Trigg Construction 2nd —Porter’s Drywall 3rd —T-Jay Dailer Electrical Contractor 1st — ERB Electric 2nd —Yahn Electric 3rd —Cattrell Electrical Supplies 1st — Lowe’s 2nd —Cardello 3rd —Lou W. Nau Inc. Excavating 1st — J & R Excavating

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2nd —Savage Construction 3rd —Theaker & Son Excavating Fire/Water Damage Restoration 1st — Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration 2nd —Dream Clean Fireplace Sales & Installation 1st — Fireplaces n Fixins 2nd —Top Hat Stoves & Pools 3rd —WV Fireplace & Wood Stove General Contractor 1st — Trigg Construction 2nd —Panhandle 3rd —AD Baker Hardware Store 1st — Lowe’s 2nd —Ace Hardware 3rd —Lou W. Nau Inc Heating/Cooling Sales & Service 1st — Johnson Boiler 2nd —HE Neumann 3rd —Mountain Aire Heating and Cooling Heating Fuel Supplier 1st — Marshall County Co-op (Southern States) 2nd — Belmont Carson Petroleum 3rd —BFS Petroleum Home Builder 1st — Schumacher Homes 2nd —AD Baker 3rd —TMK Construction Home/Business Cleaning 1st — Panhandle Cleaning 2nd —Top Notch Cleaning 3rd —Winan’s Interior Design 1st — Mary Beth Hughes /Hughes Design & Gift 2nd —Lynn Buch Interiors 3rd —Kelly’s @ Suite II Landscaping 1st — The Ponzani Landscape Co. 2nd —Top Notch Landscaping 3rd —Yensen Landscaping Lawn & Garden Supplier 1st — Lowe’s 2nd —Marshall Co. Co-op 3rd —Nicky’s Garden Center Lighting Store 1st — Cardello Electric Supply & Lighting 2nd —Lowe’s

3rd —ICR Lumber Store 1st — Lowe’s 2nd —84 Lumber 3rd —Home Depot Paint Store 1st — Lowe’s 2nd —True Value Hardware 3rd —Sherwin Williams Painter 1st — A-1 Wallpaper Hanging, Removal & Painting 2nd —Perfection Painters 3rd —Karras Painting Patio Porch & Deck Enclosures 1st — Trigg Construction 2nd —AJ Gray 3rd —Huffner Contracting Plumber 1st — Lou W. Nau Inc 2nd —Johnson Boiler 3rd —HE Neumann Roofing 1st — Kalkreuth Roofing 2nd —Amish Roofers 3rd —Mansuetto Roofing Siding 1st — Trigg Construction 2nd —AJ Gray 3rd —Triveri Aluminum Tractor Dealer 1st — Kennedy Hardware 2nd —Knight’s Farm Supply 3rd —Green Acres Windows/Doors 1st — Wheeling Distribution 2nd —Window World 3rd —AJ Gray MEDICAL Assisted Living Facility 1st — Good Shepherd 2nd —Elmhurst 3rd —The Welty Home Audiologist 1st — Dr. Brandon Lichtman 2nd — Hawkins Hearing/Jill Hawkins 2nd — Linda Davison Behavioral Health 1st — Northwood Health Systems 2nd —Hillcrest @ OVMC

3rd —Fox Run Hospital Cardiologist 1st — Dr. John Wurtzbacher 2nd —Dr. Robert Fanning 3rd —Dr. Triston Smith Cardiovascular Physician 1st — Dr. Howard Shackelford 2nd —Dr. Maevesky 3rd —Dr. Khoury Chiropractor 1st — Dr. Duane Miller 1st — Dr. Craig Bentley 3rd — Dr. Terri Huls Dentist/Orthodontist 1st — Zambito Family Dentristy 2nd —Dr. Donald Lough/Gentle Dental 3rd —Dr. John Kramer Family Practice 1st — Dr. Bradley Schmitt 2nd —Dr. Amy Vaskilakis-Donzella 3rd —Dr. David Hess Hearing Aid Center 1st — Wheeling Hospital Center for Audiology 2nd —Dr. Jill Hawkins 3rd —Valley Hearing Center Home Health Care 1st — VNA of Wheeling Hospital 2nd —Visiting Angels 3rd —Amedysis Hospice 1st — Liza’s Place 2nd —Valley Hospice 3rd —Amedysis Hospital 1st — Wheeling Hospital 2nd —OVMC 3rd —WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Neurosurgeons 1st — WVU Neurosurgeons (Group) 2nd —Dr. Ronald Hargraves 3rd —Dr. Joseph Maroon Nursing Home 1st — Good Shepherd Nursing Home 2nd —Wheeling Hospital Continuous Care Center 3rd —Forest Hills Retirement Community Obstetrics & Gynecology 1st — Dr. Peter Bala 2nd —Dr. Laura Morris 3rd —Dr. Chandra Swamy

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Ophthalmologist 1st — Dr. Raymond Bannan 2nd —WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial 3rd —Dr. Kenneth Gainer Optometrist 1st — Dr. Joseph Bannon 2nd —Dr. Scott Pockl 3rd —Dr. Peter Dormas Oral Surgeon 1st — Dr. Phillip High 2nd —Drs. Mandel & Tatich 3rd —Dr. Alex High Orthopedic Surgeons 1st — Dr. Jeffrey Abbott 2nd — WVU Hospital 3rd Tie — Dr. Dante Marra 3rd Tie — Dr. Robert Caveney Pain Management 1st — Dr. Adam Tune 2nd —Mason Rehab 3rd —Valley Medical Management Pediatrics 1st — Dr. David Mossman 2nd —Dr. Judity Romano 3rd —Dr. Matthew Morris Pharmacy

1st — CVS 2nd —Kroger 3rd —Wheeling Hospital Physical Therapy 1st — Wheeling Hospital 2nd —Mountain River Physical Therapy 3rd —WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Podiatrist 1st — Dr. Danny Fijalkowski 2nd —Dr. Bruce Blank 3rd —Wheeling Foot Clinic Psychologist 1st — Northwood Health Systems 2nd —Dr. Trisha Bailey 3rd —Katie Knox Rehabilitation Facility 1st — Peterson Rehabilitation 2nd Tie — Belmont Rehabilitation Center 2nd Tie — Mason Rehab Sports Medicine 1st — Wheeling Hospital 2nd —Mountain River Physical Therapy 3rd —Dr. Michael Myers MISCELLANEOUS Antique Dealer 1st — Antiques On the Market

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Your Locally Owned Hearing Care Provider Dr. Jill Hawkins Au.D., CCC-A Doctor of Audiology

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Offering: • Diagnostic Testing • Assistive Devices • Hearing Aid Sales & Repair • Custom Hearing Protection

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2nd —Ye Olde Traders 3rd —The Barn Apartments 1st — Welty Apartments 2nd —Boury Lofts 3rd —Briarcliff Manor Appliance Sales 1st — Lowe’s 2nd —Appliance Connection 3rd —Braunlich’s Appliance Service 1st — The Appliance Connection 2nd —Don’s Appliance 3rd —Duvall TV and Appliance Attorneys 1st — Bordas & Bordas 2nd —Fitzsimmons Law Office 3rd —BKCTG ATV Dealer 1st — Xtreme Sports 2nd —Green Acres 3rd —North Star Polaris Bakery 1st — Quality Bakery 2nd —Whisk Bakery 3rd —Riesbeck’s Bakery

Banquet Hall

1st — Glo-Tone Elm Grove 2nd —Spic & Span 3rd —St. Clair Cleaners

Barber Shop

1st — Rural King 2nd —Tractor Supply 3rd —Knights Farm Supply

Bridal Shop

1st — Nini’s Treasures 2nd —Boscov’s 3rd —Claire’s

1st — Grand Vue Park 2nd —Oglebay 3rd —Undo’s 1st — Great Clips 2nd —Frank’s Headquarters 3rd —Stradwick’s Fade Cave 1st — David’s Bridal 2nd —Suzanne’s Bridal 3rd —J Jones Wear Casino 1st — Wheeling Island Casino, Hotel & Racetrack 2nd —The Meadows Racetrack & Casino 3rd —Rivers Casino Caterer 1st — Undo’s Catering 2nd —Dianna’s Cakes & Catering 3rd —Whisk Bakery & Catering Cell Phone Sales/Service 1st — AT & T 2nd —Verizon 3rd —Cellular Solutions Childcare Center 1st — Creative Learning 1 2nd —King’s Daughters 3rd — Holy Family Child Care College/University 1st — WVU 2nd —West Liberty University 3rd —Wheeling Jesuit University Convenience Store 1st Tie— Sheetz 1st Tie —Convenient 3rd — Neely’s Grocery Craft Store 1st — Hobby Lobby 2nd —Pat Catan’s 3rd —Imperial Teachers Store Dance/Gymnastics School 1st — Arielette’s 2nd —Take a Bow 3rd —Turn it Out Dance Academy Day Spa 1st — Frederick’s Day Spa Salon 2nd —The West Spa-Oglebay 3rd —Secret Serenity Dry Cleaner

Farm Supplies

Fashion Accessories

Fitness Center

1st — Howard Long Wellness 2nd —Planet Fitness 3rd —YMCA

Florist

1st — Wheeling Flower Shop 2nd —Bethani’s Bouquets 3rd —Home Towne Floral Shoppe 1st — Altmeyer Funeral Home 2nd — Kepner Funeral Home 3rd —Grisell Funeral Home

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Furniture Store

1st — Value City Furniture 2nd —Carolina Furniture 3rd —Wilson Furniture

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Gentlemen’s Club 1st — Jill’s Gentlemen’s Club 2nd —Hilltop (Truck Stop) Gift Shop 1st — Nini’s Treasures 2nd —TK Maxx 3rd —Hughes Design & Gift Gallery Golf Course 1st — Crispin - Oglebay 2nd Tie — Moundsville Country Club 2nd Tie — Spiedel Grocery Store 1st — Kroger

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Hair Salon 1st — Frederick’s Day Spa & Salon 2nd —Cloud 9 3rd —Becky’s Hair Salon Hot Tub & Spa Dealer 1st — Waller Pool & Spa 2nd —Top Hat 3rd —Afford a Pool Internet Service 1st — Comcast 2nd —AT & T

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2nd —Welty Home 3rd —Country Club Retirement Campus Sporting Goods/Apparel Store 1st — Cabela’s 2nd —Dick’s Sporting Goods 3rd —Play it Again Sports Sports Bar 1st — TJ’s Sports Garden 2nd —Buffalo Wild Wings 3rd —Generations Swimming Pool Dealer 1st — Waller Pool and Spa 2nd —Top Hat Stoves & Pools 3rd —Afford a Pool Tattoo Shop 1st — Hot Rod Tattooing 2nd —Greg’s Tattooing 3rd —Breaking Skin Travel Agency 1st — AAA Travel 2nd —Uniglobe 3rd —Security Travel Tree Trimming Service 1st — LaRoche Tree Service 2nd —Albert’s Tree Service 3rd —Acorn Tree Trophies & Awards 1st — OV Awards 2nd —Play it Again Sports Veterinarian 1st — Dr. Carl Yurko - K.E.Y. Animal Hospital 2nd —Dr. James Radcliffe - Town & Country 3rd —New Horizon Animal Hospital Vocational School 1st — WVNCC 2nd —Belmont College 3rd —BM Spurr School of Pract Nursing Women’s Specialty Boutique 1st — Nini’s Treasure 2nd —The Jeweled Bird 3rd —Christopher & Banks RESTAURANT CATEGORIES Breakfast 1st — Bob Evans 2nd —Bob’s Lunch 3rd —Cracker Barrel Chinese 1st — Golden Chopsticks 2nd —Silver Chopsticks

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Wheeling Hospital Reports Great Success in Program

Offering Free Screenings for Adults at Risk for Vascular, Heart Diseases

WHEELING — Wheeling Hospital continues to provide free vascular disease screenings to all at-risk adults as part of its Dare to C.A.R.E. initiative.

“DARE to C.A.R.E. has been a great success in identifying people who have vascular issues. Without this free service, they may not have known they have health problems,” said Crystal Pietranton, Cardiac Services coordinator. “We’re so proud to offer this service to our community.”

The screenings, sponsored in collaboration with the Heart Health Foundation, are held each Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Tower 2, Suite 102.

Dare to C.A.R.E. was established to raise awareness of the hidden risks associated with vascular disease and encourage early intervention to prevent serious complications or disabilities. Many of the conditions associated with vascular disease can go undetected until they are severe and can cause serious complications or death.

The Dare to C.A.R.E. program screens for common vascular diseases: Carotid artery disease: cause of preventable stroke Abdominal aortic aneurysm: highly deadly if the aneurysm ruptures Renal artery stenosis: when untreated, frequently leads to the need for hemodialysis Extremity artery disease: can cause seri-

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Francine LaRoche, technical director of Wheeling Hospital’s Vascular Lab, performs a carotid artery scan on a patient. The scan is among the free testing provided to area residents. ous complications in the lower legs and director of Vascular Laboratories at The screenings are quick and non-in- Wheeling Hospital, said vascular and heart vasive. They are completed in approxi- screenings are done by other health care mately 20 minutes, and written results are organizations, but usually for a cost to the sent to each patient and their primary care patient. However, the service at Wheeling physician. While the renal artery stenosis Hospital is totally free. screening will not be included in the ini“With cardiovascular disease being the tial program, plans are to include it in the number one health issue in the U.S. tofuture. day, we know that a substantial number Dr. John Klay, cardiovascular surgeon of adults living in our area are at risk for

complications from vascular issues that may currently go undetected,” said Klay.

“We are asking any adult who is older than 60 years of age — or younger if other risk factors are present — to be proactive about their overall heart health and take advantage of the free screenings.”

He said that if vascular diseases are detected early, the more likely they can be managed with lifestyle interventions and medications instead of invasive surgery.

Potential at-risk criteria for vascular disease include age (greater than 60) and risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or smoking. Individuals over the age of 50 who have any if the listed factors also are considered at-risk.

Family history of vascular disease also is a contributing factor, including events in the immediate family such as stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, kidney failure, sudden cardiac death or abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Every year, more than 600,000 people die of heart disease — that’s one out of every four deaths. Unfortunately, the majority of people with the disease are living unaware of their risks. Cardiovascular disease affects the heart and arteries of the body. It is called coronary artery disease — CAD — when the heart is involved, and peripheral arterial disease — PAD — when it involves arteries in other parts of the body, such as the arms, legs, kidneys, intestines and brain.

To make an appointment for a free screening, call 304-243-8362.

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u t l a a r t g i o n n o s C The following readers are the winners of the random drawing from all eligible voters of The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register’s 2018 Readers’ Choice survey,

THANK YOU TO THESE AND ALL READERS WHO VOTED THIS YEAR!

1st Place-$100 Kim Davis Powhatan Point, OH

2nd Place-$75 Resa Arno Bellaire, OH

3rd Place-$50 Bronwyn Tharp Cameron, WV

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Panhandle Cleaning Continues Commitment to Customer Service WHEELING — Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration, headquartered in Wheeling, is proud that readers of The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register have named it best in the area when it comes to carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning, fire and water damage restoration, home and business cleaning, and second as a general contractor.

A family owned business, Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration has been serving Ohio Valley home and business owners for more than 40 years.

“This year, We have a renewed commitment to customer service,” said President Robert Contraguerro, Sr. “We have hired additional employees to keep customers informed and to answer questions quickly as we work through their restoration.”

Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration is always investing in restoration science with state-of-the-art drying equipment and thermal imaging producing real-time data. The latest botanical and whole-room disinfection systems ensure structures are safe to return.

Panhandle is regarded as a leader in the disaster restoration industry with over 150 employees, and a fleet of more than 125 vehicles. They respond 24-hours a day and can handle multiple losses at any size property.

As members of Disaster Kleenup International, Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration can connect with more than 400 independent member companies, sharing knowledge and resources to respond to emergencies.

Panhandle has offices in Pittsburgh and Morgantown to speed regional responses, along with a kitchen and bath showroom in Wheeling where customers select new finishes and move their projects forward.

Contraguerro expressed his gratitude to the Ohio Valley for Panhandle’s continued success and looks Photo Provided forward to the future working alongside his three sons, Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration President Bob Contraguerro Sr., left, is joined by his sons, from second left Bob Jr., Tom, and Josh.

Bob Jr., Tom and Josh, in front of Panhandle’s cleaning plant.

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