2015 Readers’ Choice
Awards 2015
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St. Joseph News-Press Readers’ Choice Awards
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ou, our readers, have spoken.
The St. Joseph News-Press asked for your opinion on everything from best grocery store to the best place to go to Sunday brunch for our 18th edition of Readers’ Choice. We appreciate the time you took to respond to our questionnaire. Our Platinum Awards go to businesses that were your top choice for the last five or more years. The Diamond Award is reserved for those businesses that were voted the best for the last 10 years or more. Look inside to find where your favorite businesses are placed.
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VOTING WINNERS FIRST PLACE
($300 Apple Market gift certificate)
Automotive
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Barb Dixon, St .Joseph
Entertainment, Recreation & Leisure
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SECOND PLACE ($200 Apple Market gift certificate)
Food & Drink
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Chanler Tharpe, Bolckow
People & Services
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THIRD PLACE
Shopping 75045573
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($100 Apple Market gift certificate)
Nate Greiner, St. Joseph
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YOUR HOMETOWN AWARD WINNING TEAM!
Better service, better coverage and better value with our great new lineup of discounts—you could get it all when you make the switch to American Family Insurance. We’re the right choice for protecting your dreams. Insure carefully, dream fearlessly. Call today for a competitive quote. American Family Insurance Winner- Favorite Insurance Company Stephen D. Lorenz Winner- Favorite Insurance Agent Matt Thrasher Favorite- Favorite Insurance Agent Matt Thrasher Agency, Inc. 301 Illinois Ave. (816) 238-1121 mattthrasher.com
Stephen D. Lorenz, Agent 1109 N. 26th St. (816) 901-9200 stephendlorenz.com
Regional Office: 816-364-1541 4802 Mitchell Avenue, St. Joseph, MO • www.amfam.com Discounts may vary by state, property policy form and company underwriting the auto policy. Discounts may not apply to all coverages on an auto or property policy. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin 6000 American Parkway, Madison WI 53783 ©2012 005598 Rev. 8/12 75046849
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Platinum & Diamond Award Winners 2015
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5+ YEARS Hunan Restaurant Bandana’s BBQ KFC Dr. Paul Marshall YMCA Earl May Nursery & Garden Center Sonic Dairy Queen Mike Bracciano J.McBee Olive Garden Texas Roadhouse Pappy’s Grill & Pub St. Joe Boot Co. 75027503
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DIAMOND
10+ YEARS Twin Pines Animal Clinic Ken Smith Auto Body Nodaway Valley Bank Hi-Ho Bar & Grill 54th Street Bar & Grill East Ridge Car Wash Musser’s Cleaning & Restoration Service, LLC Eckard’s St. Jo Frontier Casino MWSU Dr. Timothy Prawl, DDS The Spec Shoppe McDonald’s Fairview Golf Course
HyVee Westlake Ace Hardware Lowe’s Home Improvement Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center Creviston & Sons Barbosa’s Castillo Alonzo Weston Apple Blossom Pizza Hut Dairy Queen Coldwell Banker General Properties Red Lobster Fun Tan Todd’s Tire Service
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Thank You 2015
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FAVORITE BANK 10 years straight
the right bank
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for all your financial needs.
nvb.com
St. Joseph • Maryville • Savannah • Mound City 75046691
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AUTOMOTIVE
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSON
CAR AUDIO
Winner: Dana Hunter Favorites: Belt Alignment & Frame Bruce Epperson Todd’s Tire Service
Winner: Matt Stephenson Favorites: Bob Bledsoe Byron Polley
AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE
AUTOMOTIVE BODY SHOP
Winner: O’Reilly Auto Parts Favorites: Advance Auto Parts AutoZone
Winner: Ken Smith Autobody Inc. Favorites: Chafen Body Works Collision Repair Specialists
THANK YOU St. Joseph
2015
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for voting us your
Winner: East Ridge Car Wash I & II Favorites: Fritz’s Auto Spa Hy-Vee
Thank you for the support that has made us who we are today. 2015
Favorite Carpet Cleaners
9 years in a row! 75046942
Winner: N.W. Audio Favorites: Dream Weaver Graphics House of Sound
2015
DIAMOND
TWIN PINES 20994 St. Rt. K, St. Joseph, MO 64505 ANIMAL CLINIC 816-364-1089
816-233-2392
musserscleaning@gmail.com
75046990
75027357
THANK-YOU
...to all of our loyal customers and friends who voted for us in the Reader’s Choice Awards
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R & W Tow & Recovery • 1214 South 9th, St. Joseph • 816-232-7996 • www.rwtow.com
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AUTOMOTIVE
NEW AUTO DEALER Winner: Anderson Ford Favorites: Car City Motors Reed Chevrolet Rolling Hills Auto Plaza
PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE Winner: Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Favorites: Car City Motors Dave’s Quick Lube
PLACE FOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
USED AUTOMOTIVE DEALER
Winner: Anderson Ford Favorites: Car City Motors Reed Chevrolet Rolling Hills Auto Plaza
Winner: Car City Motors Favorites: Anderson Ford Reed Chevrolet Rolling Hills Auto Plaza
TOWING COMPANY
TIRE STORE Winner: Todd’s Tire Service Favorites: Firestone Tire & Auto Center Sam’s Club
Thank You for your votes!
Winner: R & W Tow & Recovery Inc. Favorites: Blue Knight Towing Collision Repair Specialists Sauter Towing & Recovery
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US. WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT
WINNER
Matt Stephenson
FAVORITE
Bob Bledsoe 2015
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806 S Belt Hwy 816-279-0354 www.andersonkia.com
914 Penn Street • St. Joseph, Mo. (816) 279-5059 www.ponyexpress.org
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ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATION & LEISURE
BOWLING ALLEY
FITNESS CENTER
MUSEUM
Winner: Belt Bowl
Winner: YMCA Favorites: Planet Fitness St. Joseph Rec Center
Winner: Pony Express National Museum Favorites: Glore Psychiatric Museum Patee House St. Joseph Museum
Favorites: Olympia Lanes South Side Family Fun Center
CASINO Winner: St. Jo Frontier Casino
GOLF COURSE Winner: Fairview Golf Course Favorites: Moila Country Club St. Joseph Country Club 1898
LIVE MUSIC VENUE Winner: Café Acoustic Favorites: First Ward House Trails West!
Favorite: Casino White Cloud
Favorite Hearing Aid Provider
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PARADE OR FESTIVAL Winner: Apple Blossom Festival Favorites: Southside Fall Festival Trails West!
Thank you St. Joe for voting us your Favorite Golf Course
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Select models, not good on previous purchases. Expires 6/10/15
Thanks for your votes and for making Hearing Aid Center your Hearing Speciality Headquarters!
2015
Call 232-7337 for a FREE Hearing Screening Toll Free 1-800-872-7011 If no answer call 1-816-294-0176 from 8AM - 8PM
Now offering open membership for golfing and swimming For information please call 816-232-5129
18 H Holes l off Sh Sheer JJoy
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Cook Hearing Aid, Inc.
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HEARING AID CENTER
2401 N. Woodbine, St. Joseph, MO
0% Financing - Low Monthly Payments
New Patients Welcome!
701 N Noyes Blvd. St. Joseph, MO
75045545
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THANK YOU! FOR VOTING US A FAVORITE FOR NEW AND USED AUTO DEALER!
2015
WE WILL CONTINUE TO WORK HARD TO EARN YOUR TRUST!
3921 Frederick • 816-232-7704 www.randyreedchevy.com
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FOOD & DRINK
BAKERY/CAKE/ CUPCAKE SHOP Winner: Hy-Vee Favorites: Apple Market Delish Bakery Smallcakes A Cupcakery Walmart
BAR Winner: Hi-Ho Bar & Grill Favorites: Foster’s Martini Bar Norty’s Bar & Grill
BAR & GRILL RESTAURANT Winner: 54th Street Grill & Bar Favorites: Chili’s
OU Y K THAN S FOR R E D A RE TES O V YOUR YEARS E THRE ROW! IN A
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Hi-Ho Bar & Grill Pappy’s Grill & Pub The Ground Round Grill & Bar
BARBECUE RESTAURANT Winner: Bandana’s Bar-B-Q Favorites: Famous Dave’s Rib Crib
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT Winner: Le Peep Favorites: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store IHOP Restaurant The Big Biscuit
BUFFET RESTAURANT Winner: Golden Corral Favorites: Ryan’s Family Steakhouse St. Jo Frontier Casino
BUSINESS LUNCH Winner: Cheddar’s Favorites: Boudreaux’s Fredrick Inn The Ground Round Grill & Bar
CHICKEN RESTAURANT Winner: KFC Favorites: Chick-Fil-A Galvin’s
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FOOD & DRINK
DOUGHNUT/BAGEL SHOP Winner: Dunkin’ Donuts Favorites: Big Sky Bakery Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee
ICE CREAM OR YOGURT Winner: Dairy Queen Favorites: Aspen Leaf Yogurt, LLC Baskin Robbins Cabana Grill Kris & Kate’s Ice Cream Treats
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza Pizza Shoppe
PLACE FOR CHILI DOG Winner: Dairy Queen Favorites: Cabana Grill Sonic Drive-In
PLACE FOR HOT DOG
PIZZA
Winner: Dairy Queen Favorites: Cabana Grill Sam’s Club Sonic Drive-In
Winner: Pizza Hut Favorites: Casey’s General Store
MEXICAN RESTAURANT Winner: Barbosa’s Mexican Restaurant
Favorites: El Maguey La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
HAMBURGER JOINT Winner: Five Guys Favorites: Culver’s McDonald’s Pappy’s Grill & Pub Wendy’s
HAPPY HOUR Winner: Sonic Drive-In Favorites: 54th Street Grill & Bar The Ground Round Grill & Bar
Thank you for voting us #1!--
2015
--Tire store and place for auto repair
75046294
toddstirepros.com
20451 N US Hwy 169 (816) 232-0044
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FOOD & DRINK
RESTAURANT FOR DESSERT
SALAD BAR RESTAURANT
SUNDAY BRUNCH RESTAURANT
Winner: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Favorites: Cheddar’s Dairy Queen
Winner: Fredrick Inn Favorites: Golden Corral Hy-Vee
Winner: Le Peep Favorites: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store St. Jo Frontier Casino The Big Biscuit
ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
TACO PLACE
Winner: Olive Garden Favorites: Boudreaux’s Fredrick Inn
Winner: Red Lobster Restaurant Favorite: Boudreaux’s
THANK
Winner: Taco Bell Favorites: Barbosa’s Mexican Restaurant Taco John’s
YOU
2015 2015
FOR VOTING US ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CHIROPRACTORS.
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Congratulations!!
2015
Russell Foster
2015 Favorite Bank Teller
Thanks to the St. Joseph community for your continued business! 75046650
75046819
Thank you St. Joseph
for voting
EARL MAY 2015
Thank you from Jim m Ingle Con nstr uction for your support as Favorite Home Build der! 75046980
816-232-6329
Garden Center
www.earlmay.com 75046991
#1
BEST GARDEN CENTER BEST PLANTS & NURSERY
2424 North Belt Highway • St. Joseph 232-7675
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FOOD & DRINK
STEAK RESTAURANT
COFFEE HOUSE
Winner: Texas Roadhouse Favorites: Fredrick Inn The Old Hoof & Horn Steakhouse
Winner: Starbucks Coffee Favorites: Dunkin’ Donuts Hazel’s Gourmet Coffee & Tea Company Pronto Café
TENDERLOIN RESTAURANT Winner: Pappy’s Grill & Pub Favorites: Southgate Grill & Lounge Uncle D’s Sports Bar & Grill
HEALTH FOOD STORE Winner: Hy-Vee Favorites: A-Z’s Freshair Fare GNC
FRENCH FRIES
ASIAN RESTAURANT
Winner: McDonald’s Favorites: Culver’s Five Guys
Winner: Hunan Restaurant Favorites: Chu’s Garden Restaurant Hy-Vee Panda Express Sakura Japanese Cuisine The Oriental Restaurant
LIQUOR/WINE/SPIRITS STORE Winner: Hy-Vee
THANKS for voting Dr. Darnell your FAVORITE VETERINARIAN! 2015
Green Hills Animal Hospital
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Favorites: Apple Market Smooth Endings
3111 N Belt Hwy 816-232-4233 • www.ghanimalhosp.com
Thank you for voting us #1
“Thank You St. Joseph!” For Voting Apple Blossom Favorite Parade or Festival 17 Years In A Row.
A favorite St. Joseph Tradition!
2015
DIAMOND
Dine In or Carry Out 75046836
Downtown: 233-4970 East Location: 232-0221 906 Sylvanie, St. Joseph 4804 Frederick, St. Joseph Tues-Thurs 11 am - 9 pm Sun-Thurs 11 am - 9 pm Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm Closed Sun & Mon
Best Of Parade 2015 75046846
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PEOPLE & SERVICES
ACCOUNTANT/CPA Winner: Helen M. Taylor Favorites: Dave Liechti Joseph Hershewe Matt Robertson
ANIMAL CLINIC Winner: Twin Pines Animal Clinic Favorites: All Creatures Animal Hospital Angels Vets Express Countryside Veterinary Clinic
ATTORNEY Winner: Diane K. Hook
BANK TELLER
Favorites: Dawn M. Williams Stephen J. Briggs
AUCTIONEER Winner: Jim Barnett Auction Service Favorites: Charlie Golden Eddie Pickett Auction Service
BANK Winner: Nodaway Valley Bank Favorites: Bank Midwest Commerce Bank U.S. Bank UMB Bank
Winner: Andrew Lewis Favorites: Annette Drake Jason Swafford (NVB) Krystal Kendall (NVB) Rhonda Salmons, Russell Foster (NASB)
BEAUTY/BARBER SHOP Winner: Bliss Salon Favorites: Beauty First Beauty Store & Salon Edmond Street Parlor Fantastic Sams Salon 1027
75045540
Thanks St. Joseph for voting us your favorite hotel!
THANK YOU ST. JOSEPH
Favorite Hamburger Joint
2014 and 2015
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Frederick & Belt
Favorite French Fries
2015
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THANKS TO ALL WHO VOTED
THANK YOU FOR VOTING ME AS A FAVORITE AUCTIONEER!
St. Joseph Office 1801 N. Woodbine Rd. St. Joseph, MO 64506 816-232-7160 • www.ucstjoe.com
816-390-2557
King City Office 105 s. Connecticut King City, MO 64463 • 660-535-4923 www.ucpropertysolutions.com
75046706
Broker/Auctioneer
charlespgolden@yahoo.com
PALM BEACH TAN HAS RECEIVED THE READER’S CHOICE AWARD!
Residential–Farms & Ranches–Commercial– Recreational
Charles Golden
2015
WWW.STONEYCREEKHOTELS.COM
75046649
Property Solutions LLC
1201 N. Woodbine Rd • St. Joseph, MO Reservations: 1-800-659-2220
75046837
PALMBEACHTAN.COM • 888.PALMTAN
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PEOPLE & SERVICES
CARPET CLEANING CO. Winner: Musser’s Cleaning & Restoration Service, LLC Favorites: Cleaning Connection Entex Cleaning & Restoration Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
CARPET STORE Winner: Eckard’s Home Improvement Favorites: Big Bob’s Outlet Carpet Masters
CHIROPRACTIC Winner: Hughes Family Chiropractic
Favorites: Activate Your Health Chiropractic Grimm Southside Chiropractic St. Joseph Chiropractic Zimmerman Chiropractic
Favorites: Northwest Missouri State University University of Missouri
CONVENIENCE STORE
CHURCH/WORSHIP PLACE Winner: Grace Evangelical Church Favorites: Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church The Edge
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Winner: Missouri Western State University
Winner: Casey’s General Store Favorites: Hy-Vee Speedy’s Convenience Store St. Joe Petroleum/Fastgas
COSMETIC/BEAUTY SUPPLY Winner: ULTA Beauty Favorites: Sally Beauty Supply
A toast to our voters.. Thanks for making us your
Favorite Wine and Spirits store
750466 75046696
Walk-In Humidor & Beer Cave CORNER OF BELT & BECK
(816) 749-4946
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Hours: M-Th Noon-9pm, Fri 11am-10 pm Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Thank you for voting us as Favorite Real Estate Office!
Thanks, St. Joe! 2015
Congratulations to Chuck Hamilton Voted a Favorite Real Estate Agent “Thank you for voting for me, and thank you to my clients for their support and referrals.” - Chuck Hamilton
2015
DIAMOND
75046843
Favorite Eye Doctor Best Eyewear, Service & Value
2015
Favorite Eyeglass Shop 18 Years Straight! 816-364-0450 ✦ 1-888-916-9898
2925 N. Belt Hwy. ✦ www.specshoppe.com ✦ Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
75047147
816-232-2000 | www.bhhsstein.com 1007 E St Maartens Dr. St. Joseph, MO
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We love you
WINNER:
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Hy-Vee Favorite Grocery Store Hy-Vee Favorite Liquor / Wine / Spirits Store Hy-Vee Favorite Health Food Store Hy-Vee Favorite Bakery / Cake / Cupcake Shop Hy-Vee Favorite Florist
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Hy-Vee Favorite Salad Bar Restaurant
Hy-Vee Favorite Asian Restaurant
Hy-Vee Favorite Employer
Hy-Vee Favorite Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Favorite Convenience Store
Hy-Vee Favorite Car Wash
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PEOPLE & SERVICES
COSMETIC PROCEDURE PROVIDER Winner: Ameliore Medispa and Laser Favorites: Covenant Medical Spa Dr. Michael D. DePriest, MD, FACS ULTA Beauty
CREDIT UNION Winner: Goetz Credit Union Favorites: Postal & Community Credit Union Stationery Credit Union
DANCE/GYMNASTICS STUDIO Winner: Darcee’s School of Dance
DENTIST
Favorites: MEGA Gymnastics The Dance Arts Center
Winner: Dr. Timothy N. Prawl, DDS
DAY CARE Winner: St. Paul Lutheran Church Favorites: La Petite Academy McCarthy Baptist Church Day Care
DAY SPA
Favorites: Dr. Bob Ruwwe, Jr. DDS, PC Dr. Daniel B. Nigus, DDS Dr. Lisa A. Goin, DDS Dr. Robert Brunker, DDS
DRY CLEANER
Winner: Ameliore Medispa and Laser
Winner: East Hills Cleaners & Launderers
Favorites: Covenant Medical Spa Image Salon & Day Spa
Favorites: Modern Cleaners Weiser’s Family Cleaners
Thank you for 18 years
of Winning!
Thank You for Voting Us Your Favorite Title Company!
2015 2015
Your favorite jewelry store! Diamond winner for over 10 years
First American Title
First American Title Insurance Company, and the operating divisions thereof, make no express or implied warranty respecting the information presented and assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. First American, the eagle logo, First American Title, and firstam.com are registered trademarks or trademarks of First American Financial Corporation and/or its affiliates. ©2014 First American Financial Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. | NYSE : FAF 75046703
75046845
3723 Beck Road, St. Joseph, MO 64506 PHONE 816.279.3095
510 N. Belt Hwy., St. Joseph / 816-233-7990
www.crevistons.com
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EMPLOYER
EYE DOCTOR
Winner: Nodaway Valley Bank Favorites: American Family Insurance Commerce Bank Hy-Vee Mosaic Life Care
Winner: Dr. Paul L. Marshall, OD Favorites: Dr. Brandon Lorenz, OD Dr. R. Alan Watson, MD Dr. Steven W. Rosenak, OD
EYE GLASS SHOP
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Winner: IMKO Workforce Solutions Favorites: Kelly Services The Staffing Center
Winner: The Spec Shoppe Favorites: Dr. Rosenak’s Optical Options Murphy-Watson-Burr Eye Center
Dan Danford (Family Investment Center) Greg Pargas (NVB/NVIS)
FLORIST Winner: Hy-Vee Favorites: Apple Market Butchart’s Flowers and Gifts
FUNERAL HOME
FINANCIAL ADVISER Winner: Dan Sommers (NVB/NVIS) Favorites: Chris Jones
Winner: Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory Favorites: Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel Rupp Funeral Home
Hunan Restaurant
Since 1982
Thanks St. Joe
2015
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816-232-2535
409 N. 36th St., St. Joseph
FAVORITE CHINESE RESTAURANT 11 YEARS IN A ROW!
Serving St. Joe for 34 Great Years!
75046298
Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Dinner
For Voting Us #1
MODERN CLEANERS “Your Garment Care Specialist” FULL SERVICE DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY
Thanks for voting for us! COMING SOON: OUR SHOWROOM AND DESIGN CENTER LOCATED AT 4209 COOK RD.
“Our PATRONS are simply GREAT!”
816.390.7976
The “MOD” squad thanks you for voting us your favorite! 75046624
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00am to 6:00pm; Sat: 8-1:30 2510 Frederick • 816-279-1461
WWW.VANCLEAVECONST.COM Proudly serving St. Joseph and surrounding areas since 2006. 75046847
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PEOPLE & SERVICES
HAIRSTYLIST
HEATING & COOLING
Winner: Debbie Bartlow (Identity Salon) Favorites: Bobbi Jo Hughes (Bliss) Clover Cooper Denver Martin
Winner: Comfort Heating & Cooling Favorites: Jay Wolf Heating & Cooling Tom’s Heating & Cooling
HEARING AID PROVIDER
HOME BUILDER
Winner: Cook Hearing Aid Inc. Favorites: Libel Hearing Aid Centers Quality Hearing & Audiology The Hearing Connection
Winner: Clark & Thomas Construction Inc. Favorites: Jim Ingle Construction Inc. Kerns Home Builders Scott Gann Construction Co.
HOME HEALTH PROVIDER Winner: Bender’s Personal Care Favorites: Angels In Home Care Freudenthal Home Health Mosaic Life Care
HOME REMODELING/ CONSTRUCTION CO. Winner: Van Cleave Construction, Remodeling & Design Favorites: Clark & Thomas Construction Inc. Dillon Company
Thanks for Voting Us #1!
Call 816-364-6540 Emergency Service Available
1923 North Woodbine Road Saint Joseph, MO www.whencomfortmatters.com
75046835
As our way of saying THANK YOU to our loyal customers, we will offer our 2015
Favorite Pet Groomer 302 S S. Woodbine • 816 816-232-7877 232 7877 • P PuppyLoveDogSalon.com pp Lo eDogSalon DogSalonn com
*Buy 1 Tenderloin Platter & 2 drinks, Get a 2nd Tenderloin Platter FREE!! 11-8pm. Eat in ONLY!! 75046840
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THANK YOU, St. Joseph!
TENDERLOIN TUESDAY Deal ALL DAY* on Tuesday, July 7th!!
2501 Messanie St., St. Joseph, MO • 816-390-9550
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HOTEL/MOTEL Winner: Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center Favorites: Drury Inn Holiday Inn
INSURANCE AGENT (OFFICE) Winner: Stephen D. Lorenz (American Family Insurance) Favorites: John Trotter (State Farm Insurance)
Matt Thrasher (American Family Insurance) Rod Sampson (American Family Insurance)
INSURANCE COMPANY
Winner: Bouncing Place Favorites: B & J Skate Center Chick-Fil-A McDonald’s
LAW FIRM
Winner: American Family Insurance
Winner: Murphy, Taylor, Siemens, & Elliott PC Favorites: Kranitz, Sadoun & Carpenter, PC Montee Law Firm Polsinelli Shughart PC
Favorites: AAA Shelter Insurance State Farm Insurance
Thank you to our wonderful Staff, Parents and Families for making us the Reader’s Choice 2015 winner!
KID-FRIENDLY PLACE
2015
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St. Paul Lutheran Childcare “A Great Place To Grow”
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Caring for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. All day care, before and after school care and a full summer program. We provide care in a loving, teaching, Christian environment.
Thank you for voting us your T Favorite Auto Body Shop for F
4715 Frederick • 279-1115 • www.splcc.org
Thank you from all of us at
ABC Disposal for awarding us the
#1 Trash Disposal Company in St. Joseph 816-667-5099
75046988
2015
over 16 Years in a Row!
Ken Smith Autobody, Inc. 1611 Frederick • 279-6406 75046848
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PEOPLE & SERVICES
LAWN CARE
TOWING 24 Hours 7 Days a Week
THANK YOU, ST. JOSEPH
for voting us your Favorite Auto Body Shop Favorite Towing Company Serving St. Joseph for over 30 years!
75042742
(816) 232-5886
Winner: Archer Lawn Care Inc. Favorites: DuVall Lawn Care Inc. Triple T Lawn care
LOCAL PASTOR/ SPIRITUAL LEADER Winner: Darrell Jones (Grace Evangelical Church) Favorites: Jim Morgan Scott Killgore (Wyatt Park Christian Church)
MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO Winner: Yu’s Academy of Martial Arts Favorites: Monroe’s ATA Martial Arts Scholar and Warrior Kenpo Academy, LLC
MORTGAGE CO. Winner: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Favorites: Commerce Bank Nodaway Valley Bank
NAIL SALON Winner: Kevin’s Nails & Spa Favorites: Allure Nails Pro Nail Spa
LOCAL TV PERSONALITY
NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST
Winner: Mike Bracciano (KQTV) Favorites: Bob Heater (KNPN) Bridget Blevins (KQTV)
Winner: Alonzo Weston Favorites: Ken Newton Steve Booher
LUMBER YARD
Winner: Pierce & Son Termite & Pest Control Favorites: Alert #1 Termite & Pest Control Preferred Termite Woodbury Professional Pest Control
Winner: Robert J. Brown Lumber Co. Favorites: Lowe’s Home Improvement Menards
PEST CONTROL
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PEOPLE & SERVICES
PET GROOMER Winner: Puppy Love Dog Salon Favorite: The Paw Spa
PHARMACY Winner: Walgreens Favorites: CVS Pharmacy Hy-Vee Roger’s Pharmacy
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO Winner: J. McBee Portrait Gallery Favorites: Lura Landis, LLC Portraits by Long
PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER Winner: Living Community of St. Joseph Favorites: Mosaic Life Care Performance Plus Rehabilitation Center
PHYSICIAN Winner: Dr. Juan C. Dominguez, MD Favorites: Dr. Edward P. Kammerer, MD Dr. Robert C. Clark, MD Dr. Susan A. Vega, MD
PLANT/NURSERY Winner: Earl May Nursery & Garden Center
Favorites: Mann’s Lawn, Landscaping & Garden Center Moffet Nursery & Garden Shop
REAL ESTATE AGENT Winner: JoAnn Cobb (JoAnn Cobb REALTORS®) Favorites: Chuck Hamilton (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stein & Summers Real Estate Mike Jackson (Coldwell Banker General Properties) Ron Roderick (Coldwell Banker General Properties)
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MATTRESS STORE Winner: America’s Mattress Gallery Favorites: Big Bob’s Outlet Heitman Lebeda Mattress Factory
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Living Community of St. Joseph warmly thanks our community for voting us the 201# St. Joseph News-Press Reade` a Choice Gold Award winner for:
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Thank you, St. Joseph, for voting us your Favorite Real Estate Company 15 years in a row.
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Thank you for choosing Quality Hearing & Audiology Center as one of the best hearing aid centers in St. Joseph.
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PET STORE Winner: Petco Favorites: PetSmart UPCO Pet Supplies
Winner: Leibowitz Menswear Favorites: Dillard’s J.C. Penney
SHOE STORE Winner: Brown’s Shoe Fit Favorites: Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse Shoe Carnival
OFFICE SUPPLY STORE Winner: Office Depot Favorites: BJ Office Products Midwest Office Supply Office Max
SHOPPING CENTER Winner: East Hills Shopping Center Favorites: The Shoppes at North Village
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WINNER Favorite New Auto Dealer WINNER Favorite Place for Auto Repair FAVORITE Used Auto Dealer
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