BEST OF THE RIM 2016
A celebration More than 500 people gathered recently at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino ballroom to find out which businesses won the votes of Payson Roundup readers in the annual “Best of the Rim” voting. Our readers cast more than 90,000 ballots for their favorites of just about everything — including happy hours, places to meet singles, police officers, firefighters, steak dinners, barbers and some categories that will surprise you. The event drew a record crowd, eager to celebrate the accomplishments of the businesses who help define Rim Country. Along the way, they also generate the sales tax and the economic activity that supports the town — including police and fire services. Many of the business owners who attended said that after years of struggling to escape the effects of the Great Recession, they’re finally seeing a growth in business. The cadre of dreamers and hard-headed realists who have weathered the economic storms took the time to celebrate —and congratulate one another on winning the hearts — and the votes of Rim Country residents. So pull up a chair, take a look at the winners in every category. Some you’ll already know and love. The rest you’ll want to make a point of getting to know. So here it is — the Best of the Rim.
Payson Roundup readers cast 90,000 votes to pick their favorites in 70 categories. See all the winners inside!
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Best Business: Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Best of Payson BUSINESS PERSON Scott Crabdree (Crabdree Insurance) Dan Dillon (Safeway) Chris Higgins (Scoops) Kevin Dick (Kevin Dick Investments) BUSINESS Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Safeway Macky’s CUSTOMER SERVICE Safeway Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Ace BACHELOR Donny Garvin Michael Armstead Brett Da Costa
SHOPPING & SERVICES ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES STORE Granny’s in Payson Carpenter’s Wife Western Village ART GALLERY Down the Street Art Gallery Artists of the Rim Wild Brush ATV/MOTORCYCLE STORE Four Seasons Motorsports Rim Country Powersports Woody’s AUTO GLASS A 2 Beeline Auto Shepherd’s Glass Safelite Auto Glass
BACHELORETTE Gina Perkes Amber Crain Kim Turney
Across from the Payson Event Center on Highway 87 Website: www.mazatzal-casino.com/index.php Email: Jgiles@777play.com Names in picture: John Giles, marketing director; Roger Leslie, general manager Number of employees: 300 Number of customers per month: 10,000-plus Motto: Magic in the mountains John Giles moved from Southern California to work at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. He said the company offers the best customer service and entertainment in the Rim Country. But when asked why he thought the hotel and casino were awarded the Best of the Rim recognition, he had other ideas. “It’s the people who work here,” he said, “it’s team members — that’s what makes this place a success.” He said it’s not only locals that love the Mazatzal, but also outof-towners who stop by and rave about the customer service. “They say we make them feel comfortable and welcome,” said Giles.
Runners-up: Safeway Macky’s
AUTO PARTS STORE O’Reilly Auto Parts Autozone NAPA
CAR DEALER Chapman Auto Center Steve Coury Ford Ray’s Auto
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP Miller Auto Works Fletcher’s Tire & Auto Payson Tire & Auto / Bowman
CELLPHONE STORE Payson Wireless – John Griffith Go Wireless (Safeway Plaza) Digitell Verizon (Across from Walmart)
BANK OR CREDIT UNION Chase Bank Wells Fargo Canyon State Credit Union
CLEANING SERVICE Sunshine Cleaning Cheaper Sweeper Maid Crusade
BEAUTY & NAIL SALON From Head to Toe Essentials Shear Oasis Colorz
CLOTHING STORE Rue 21 Stage Bealls
BIKE/CYCLERY SHOP 87 Cyclery Walmart Pedals n Pistons
COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICE Computer Guys Smart Systems A.S.A.P. Mobile (Bobby Jones)
Best Business Person: Scott Crabdree
Although he was named Best Business Person, Scott Crabdree was quick to give his team all the credit. “A vote for me is a vote for my staff.” Crabdree took over the business in 1996 and has had some employees with him nearly that long. One employee recently retired after 26 years and another has been with him for 12 years. Crabdree got into the insurance business in 1991 through his parents who then owned the business. Being an independent insurance agency, Crabdree works with many companies and offers all levels of coverage. Crabdree said his staff is knowledgeable and professional. Asked when he plans to retire, Crabdree said he has no plans. “I enjoy the people I work with and I still think it is fun to go to work every day.” Crabdree described his staff as family. Ninety-eight percent of his customers are local and some go back 40 years. “I am very thankful to the community.”
Runners-up: Dan Dillon (Safeway) Chris Higgins (Scoops) Kevin Dick (Kevin Dick) DEPARTMENT STORE Walmart Tractor Supply Big Lots
GAS/CONVENIENCE STORE Maverik Giant (Whitings) Giant (260)
ELECTRICAL COMPANY AM Jackson Electric RJC Electric Brahms
GIFT SHOP Payson Candle Factory Western Village Serendipity
FURNITURE STORE Big Lots Roud’s Mattress Experts & More
GROCERY STORE Safeway Bashas’ Walmart
Thank You Payson
For your confidence in voting us
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With the familiar faces you know and trust, we are sure to provide you with the Best Customer Service. Come in and experience it for yourself!
Danny Way Service Manager “I’m not satisfied until you’re satisfied” for over 30 years
Tom Whatley General Manager Taking good care of our customers for over 32 years
Jim Love Parts Manager Serving your parts needs for over 28 years
Ken Boyes Financial Manager PHS Grad and serving our customers for over 25 years
Bill Mansoor Used Car Manager “Your Payson Area Car Guy” for the last 19 years
Todd Hamblen New Car Manager My commitment is to you and our community for over 17 years
Payson Roundup BEST OF THE RIM Friday, February 26, 2016 HARDWARE STORE Ace Hardware The Home Depot True Value / Home Center
NONPROFIT Time Out Shelter Humane Society Payson Community Kids
HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB Tonto Apache Gym Anytime Fitness Club USA Health & Fitness
PAINT STORE The Home Depot Neumann Paint & Supply Payson Paint & Supply
WINGS Native Grill & Wings Buffalo Bar & Grill Macky’s Grill
HEALTH FOOD/VITAMIN Back to Basics Health Food Market Herb Stop Bashas’
PAINTER Wapiti Painting Sun Painting Stahl’s Painting Services
PEOPLE
Best Customer Service
ACCOUNTANT Lisa Taylor (Taylor Accounting) Shelly Hale (Hale Accounting Carol Quigley (Acc. for You)
PET GROOMER Furry Friends Deb’s Dogs PetSmart
HOME IMPROVEMENT The Home Depot Chitwood’s Cabinets & Morris Designs Lowery’s Window & Door
PET & FEED STORE PetSmart Pet Club Tractor Supply
HOME TV/ELECTRONICS Walmart Rim Sight & Sound Smart Systems
PHARMACY Walgreens Walmart Safeway
HOTEL/MOTEL/CABINS/ B&B Majestic Mountain Inn Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Quality Inn
PLUMBING SERVICE Wrangler Plumbing George Henry Reliable Plumbing
JEWELRY STORE Payson Jewelers Overman Designs Bill Armstrong Pawn Shop
LIQUOR STORE Beverage Place Rim Liquor Safeway MATTRESS STORE Mattress Experts & More Big Lots Rim Furniture & Appliances MEAT RETAILER Charlie’s Meats Safeway Bashas’
Safeway
Dan Dillon, Russ Youngcourt, Jeff Carlson, Monique Blizzard, Eli Lee, Marcella Wesley, Martin Saldeen, Devon Wells and Caistin Jones accepted the award on behalf of 120 employees. Assistant manager Russ Youngcourt said putting customers first makes all the difference. “Customers are what matters,” he said. “We have the reputation of taking care of customers.”
Runners-up:
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino • Ace Hardware
EYE DOCTOR/ OPTOMETRIST Troy Ford (Payson Eye Care) Christian Risser (Eye Clinic) Douglas Savery (Walmart) FINANCIAL ADVISER Kevin Dick (Investments) Don Curtis (Wells Fargo) David Milster (Chase) FIREFIGHTER Toby Waugh (Payson) John Wisner (Hellsgate) Bobby Doss, Jason Tutay (Payson), Gary Vohs (Payson)
ATTORNEY Art Lloyd Chuck Walker Barry Standifird
INSURANCE AGENT Scott Crabdree (Crabdree Insurance & Financial Service) Eric Santana (State Farm) Matt Crespin (State Farm)
BARBER JJ (Payson Barber Shop) Maggie Vela (Shear Oasis) Dennis Satterfield (Payson Barber Shop)
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Don Garvin (Payson PD) Justin Deaton, (Payson PD) Jayson Hazelo (Payson PD)
BARTENDER Sal Mercado (Native) Panda Stackhouse (Native) April Oswalt (Spur Bar)
LOCAL MUSIC BAND Junction 87 Moonshine Mafia Plum Crazy
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT Crosswinds Miss Fitz 260 Cafe Beeline Cafe
HAMBURGER Macky’s Grill Buffalo Bar & Grill Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
BEAUTICIAN Maggie Vela (Shear Oasis) Juliedon Petersen (Colorz) Amber Crain (Shear Oasis)
MASSAGE THERAPIST Shannon James (Head to Toe) Frances Fork (Body Elegance) Kyrie Brown
ROOFING COMPANY Shreeve Roofing Ruff Roofing Glasscock Roofing
CUP OF COFFEE Scoops Starbucks (Safeway) Mazatzal Hotel & Casino / Coffee Korner
HAPPY HOUR Native Grill & Wings Buffalo Bar & Grill El Rancho
NAIL TECHNICIAN Robin Weaver (Polish Plus) TamiKincanon (Atmosphere) Kaylee Cobb (Head to Toe)
THRIFT STORE Time Out Thrift Shop Humane Society St. Vincent de Paul
DINNER RESTAURANT Fargo’s Steakhouse Diamond Point Shadows Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe
CHIROPRACTOR Chuck Williams (My Chiropractor) Bob Sanders (Beeline Chiropractic) Rod Anderson (Anderson Chiropractic)
TIRE STORE Big O Tires Fletcher’s Payson Tire & Auto
FAMILY RESTAURANT Macky’s Grill Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Pizza Factory
SPORTING GOODS Big 5 Sporting Goods Rim Country Guns Chasin’ A Dream
LANDSCAPING Bob Lee & Sons Tree Service Tree Pro In & Out Landscaping
STEAK DINNER Diamond Point Shadows Fargo’s Steakhouse Cedar Ridge (inside casino)
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FOOD & DRINK
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Powell Place Frontier House Payson Care Center
BAKERY Bashas’ Safeway Kendra’s Bakery
LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY Payson Care Center Rim Country Health Powell Place
BAR, TAVERN, SALOON Buffalo Bar & Grill Native Grill & Wings Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
FAST FOOD Aliberto’s Mike’s Fish & Chips Susie’s Q Barbecue FINE DINING Fargo’s Steakhouse Diamond Point Shadows Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe FISH FRY Mike’s Fish & Chips Diamond Point Shadows Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
LUNCH RESTAURANT Macky’s Grill Buffalo Bar & Grill Cedar Ridge (inside casino) MEXICAN RESTAURANT La Sierra El Rancho Alfonso’s ITALIAN RESTAURANT Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe Pizza Factory Cardo’s RIBS Diamond Point Shadows Chili’s Fargo’s Steakhouse SANDWICH Macky’s Grill The Grill (inside casino) Buffalo Bar & Grill
DENTIST Eric Anderson (Anderson Dental) Kristin Wade (Payson Premier Dental) Charles Beier (Beier Family Dentistry) DJ Johnny Vela Craig Miller Maggie Vela DOCTOR David Cluff (Banner Health) Alan Michels Judith Hunt (Banner Health)
NURSE/NURSE PRACTITIONER Deb Nichols (High Country Family Care) Lynne Vigil (Banner Health) Kim Alton (Banner Health) PHOTOGRAPHER Craig Miller (DJ Craig Weddings & Parties) Jen Bartlett (Rim Fire Photography) Keri Bonnet REALTOR Kim Ross (Keller Williams) Deborah Rose (Realty One) Kim Anderson (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices) TEACHER Nicole Ward (RCMS) Darlene Daniels (PES) Halli Kinnick (PHS)
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Bachelorette
Police Officer and Bachelor
Payson Town Councilor
Donny Garvin
Gina Perkes
Payson crowned Donny Garvin and Gina Perkes Best Bachelor and Bachelorette in Rim Country. How much longer either is a bachelor is questionable. The couple of seven months talked marriage after their win. While not engaged, Perkes joked that was because she had not asked Garvin, yet. The couple met after Garvin stumbled on Perkes quilting website. Garvin said he was looking for a blanket with a patriotic theme and wanted to buy one of Perkes’ quilts. The rest is history as they say. Perkes is planning to open the Copper Needle, a quilting store in Payson, later this year.
Chris Higgins
Payson Police Officer Donny Garvin is no stranger to winning the Best of award, he just isn’t sure why he wins every year. Still, he is thankful to the community and the team he works with. He said he hopes another officer will win every year so they can share the award, but feels very humble to win again. Garvin has been with the PPD since 1992 and plans to retire no later than 2019. Garvin accepted the award on behalf of all of the record and dispatch employees at the PPD saying they have come through a challenging time and he is optimistic things will get better.
Police Officer Runners-up:
Justin Deaton (PPD) Jayson Hazelo (PPD)
Chris Higgins was surprised and very honored the residents of Payson voted him the Best Payson Councilor. “We try to be active in the community out and about with visibility and participation,” he said. Higgins is often at all the community events from the Fourth of July fireworks to the rodeo with his ice cream cart through his cafe Scoops. The first-term council member has found working under the open meeting laws a little challenging, however. “I find it frustrating,” he said. “There hasn’t been a lot of communication outside of town hall ... if you have good intentions and you want to discuss matters more — it’s very hard.”
Bachelor Runners-up:
Runners-up:
Michael Armstead Brett Da Costa
Runners-up:
Su Connell • Michael Hughes
Photographer
Amber Crain • Kim Turney
Craig Miller once again earned top honors partly as a result of the stunning quality of his images — but also because he donates countless hours to make sure there is a record of community events. Miller also serves as a disc jockey for events all over town. He donates images routinely to the Roundup to make sure people get their pictures in the paper. He and his wife, Ann, took a break from taking all the photos in this special section to accept their award.
TOWN COUNCILOR-PAYSON Chris Higgins Su Connell Mike Hughes COUNCILOR-STAR VALLEY Bob O’Connor Paty Henderson Andy McKinney VETERINARIAN Lorenzo Gonzales (Rim Country Veterinary Clinic) Sandra Snyder (Payson Pet Care) Peggy Sorensen (Main Street Animal Clinic) WAITRESS/WAITER Robin Nelson (Macky’s) Heather Watson (El Rancho) Rena Melton (Crosswinds) Alisa Gordon (Cedar Ridge)
Runners-up:
Jen Bartlett (Rim Fire Photography) Keri Bonnet
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Macky’s comes up big in the Best
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Painter
Best Barber
Wapiti Painting
Family Restaurant Lunch Restaurant Hamburger Sandwich
The death of Macky’s Grill owner Greg Day this year after a long, brave struggle with cancer proved a hard blow to the community he had supported for so many years. We only wish he’d been able to see his family collect four first-place awards at the Best of the Rim celebration. In years past, Greg was honored as the “most inspirational” person in Payson by Roundup readers. His family has carried on his legacy and put in the kind of hard work he always relished in making Macky’s the most award-winning restaurant in town.
The Wapiti Painting Co., 210 S. Tonto St., has been in business since 1993. The staff of six currently services around six to 10 customers a month. The business’ motto is “Quality You Deserve.” Owner Jim Nelson said Wapiti means elk in Shawnee. Pictured: Jim Nelson Sr. and Jim Nelson Jr.
Runners-up: Sun Painting Stahl’s Painting
Juan Jimenez
Juan Jimenez, the owner of JJ’s Barber Shop in the Bashas’ shopping center, has won the award repeatedly in the years he’s been trimming Payson noggins. He says the shop sticks to the basics: “We go real slow and professional. We take our time. Don’t rush anybody through. Do what they want.” He relies on a core of experienced barbers, with several other barbers in the shop approaching 50 years of experience each. He brought barbers Fred Blevins and Art Wellington into the photo.
Runners-up:
Dennis Satterfield (Payson Barber Shop) Maggie Vela (Shear Oasis)
Best Financial Adviser Best Home Improvement & Paint Store Home Depot
Kevin Dick Investment Management Group
Since 2005, Kevin Dick IMG has helped customers manage their money, whether from estate planning to business planning. Last year, Dick’s wife, Carrie, expanded the business, launching Retirement Asset Managers (RAM). Under the Kevin Dick umbrella, the company works with clients in 22 states, managing those with millions to the investor with a few hundred a month. Dick said he faithfully works all of his clients, both big and small. Pictured are Pam Bossert, Carrie Dick, Kevin Dick, Micah Crabdree and Diane Greer.
Runners-up:
Home Improvement Runners-up: Chitwood’s Cabinets & Morris Designs Lowery’s Window & Door
Don Curtis (Wells Fargo) • David Milster (Chase Bank)
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When the roofing gets rough Ruff does your roofing!
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Home Depot won in two categories. Gloria Hamelin, Rebecca Kincanon, Tim Weibe, Dave Cook, Leroy Tafoya, Nicole Adams and Juan Diego showed up to represent the store’s 124 employees who serve 4,000 customers per month with the motto: Let’s Do This! Operations Manager Nicole Adams said Home Depot would do what it takes to make a construction project work. “We have people coming in all the time and they have this thing-a-ma-jiggy and they need it fixed,” said Adams. So, staff patiently asks lots of questions then gets it done.
Paint Store Runners-up: Neumann Paint & Supply Payson Paint & Supply
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Best Insurance Agency
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Best Teacher
Scott Crabdree
Nicole Ward (RCMS)
Scott Crabdree’s agency remains a solid favorite in the Best of the Rim voting, having missed the top spot only three times. Seven people work in his office now. “You have to pick the right company, the right coverage — you don’t just represent one company.” The firm struggled in the wake of the recession, since it provided coverage for many construction firms, most of them laid low by the collapse of the building industry in the region. But the economy is “coming back in the last couple of years,” he said. “We’re seeing a lot of commercial stuff, new businesses — and the contractors are picking up again. We’re seeing an upturn.”
Runners-up:
Farmers Insurance • State Farm
Best Local Music Band Junction 87
Billy Ichida, Bob Lewis and Jim Norman founded the beloved local band in 2005. The three local country band members have a joking, jovial manner that comes through on the stage. No wonder they are voted the Best Local Band year after year. Together for eight years, they often play in bars. Not a surprise then where they met. “We met at a jam session at the Rye Bar,” said Bob Lewis. Their collaboration has landed them in some pretty interesting locations, like Japan — but that probably has to do with Billy. He’s Japanese. “We’ve been to Japan twice,” said Lewis. “We did a gig in San Francisco.” “If we come up with the money, we go,” said Ichida. Playing every Sunday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Buffalo Bar and Grill doesn’t hurt their reputation either.
This is the second time Nicole Ward has won the Best of the Rim award, but this year her principal, Jennifer White, was sneaky in the way she got everyone to vote for the Best Teacher award. “She sent the link to parents (and staff) to vote for the Best of the Rim,” said Ward. “So I voted.” Ward attributes her recognition to the way she treats her students. “I just listen to them,” she said. “I look at their work ... it’s like a puzzle. It’s like this big Sudoku puzzle.” Ward teaches math through algebra at the middle school. She makes sure she is available before, at lunch and after school to help kids who need a little more understanding. Her math teacher and basketball coach at Payson, Max Foster, inspired her to become a teacher. “Everything is because of Max Foster,” she said. “He taught me how to teach math.”
Runners-up:
Darlene Daniels (PES) • Halli Kinnick (PHS)
Best DJ
Runners-up:
Moonshine Mafia • Plum Crazy
Best Chiropractor Dr. Chuck Williams (My Chiropractor)
It’s been 20 years since Dr. Chuck Williams opened is practice in Payson. He moved to the area from Illinois to “live the dream.” He and his wife Donnalyn said they feel very grateful for the win and their clients. This is the eighth time the practice has taken home the Best Chiropractor award. “It is gratifying when patients do well (and improve); it makes it worthwhile.” Pictured are Dr. Chuck and Donnalyn Williams.
Best Accountant Lisa Taylor (Taylor Accounting)
This is the sixth win for Lisa Taylor and her accounting team of three at 604 W. Frontier St. Taylor’s team includes her daughter, daughter-in-law and a close family friend. Half of the team focuses on accounting while the other half works on taxes. This year, they anticipate completing 1,000 tax returns. Taylor said unlike some tax preparation places, they take at least 2.5 weeks to complete each tax return with at least two people checking it for accuracy. The Taylor Accounting staff includes Lisa Taylor, Ashlee Johns, Sara Rhoda and Katy Taylor.
Runners-up:
Bob Sanders (Beeline Chiropractic) Rod Anderson (Anderson Chiropractic)
Runners-up:
Shelly Hale (Hale Accounting) Carol Quigley (Accounting for You)
Johnny Vela Runners-up:
Craig Miller • Maggie Vela
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And for those without an interview — or a photo: The winners are: Nonprofit Organization
Doctor
Eye Doctor/Optometrist
Time Out Shelter Runners-up:
David Cluff (Banner Health) Runners-up:
Troy Ford (Payson Eye Care) Runners-up:
Humane Society • Payson Community Kids
Tire Store Big O Tires Runners-up:
Alan Michels • Judith Hunt (Banner Health)
Christian Risser (Risser-Thomas Eye Clinic) Douglas Savery (Walmart)
Plumbing Service
Firefighter
Wrangler Plumbing Runners-up:
Toby Waugh (Payson Fire Department) Runners-up:
Fletcher’s Tire & Auto Service • Payson Tire & Auto
Pharmacy
Thrift Store
Walgreens Runners-up:
Shreeve Roofing Runners-up:
Insurance Agent
Time Out Thrift Shop Runners-up:
Walmart • Safeway
Roofing Company
John Wisner (Hellsgate) Bobby Doss, Jason Tutay, Gary Vohs (PFD)
George Henry • Reliable Plumbing
Scott Crabdree (Crabdree Insurance) Runners-up:
Humane Society • St. Vincent de Paul
Eric Santana (State Farm) • Matt Crespin (State Farm)
Dinner Restaurant
Pet Groomer
Fargo’s Steakhouse Runners-up:
Ruff Roofing • Glasscock Roofing
Furry Friends Runners-up:
Diamond Point Shadows Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe
Deb’s Dogs • PetSmart
Town Councilor-SV
Mexican Restaurant
Bob O’Connor Runners-up:
Paty Henderson • Andy McKinney
La Sierra Mexican Restaurant Runners-up:
Veterinarian
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant • Alfonso’s Mexican Food
Lorenzo Gonzales (Rim Country Veterinary Clinic) Runners-up:
Attorney Art Lloyd (Lloyd Law Group) Runners-up:
Chuck Walker (Walker & Harper) • Barry Standifird
Dentist
Waitress/Waiter
Bartender
Eric Anderson (Anderson Dental) Runners-up: Kristin Wade (Payson Premier Dental) Charles Beier (Beier Family Dentistry)
Sandra Snyder (Payson Pet Care) Peggy Sorensen (Main Street Animal Clinic)
Sal Mercado (Native Grill & Wings) Runners-up:
Panda Stackhouse (Native) • April Oswalt (Spur Bar)
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BEST CLOTHING STORE!
Robin Nelson (Macky’s) Runners-up:
Heather Watson (El Rancho) • Rena Melton (Crosswinds) Alisa Gordon (Cedar Ridge Restaurant)
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Payson Roundup BEST OF THE RIM Friday, February 26, 2016 Deb Nichols Deb Nichols (High Country Family Care (200 W. Frontier St.) worked as a nurse-practitioner for almost 20 years before she went out on her own three years ago. She originally moved to Payson from the Valley to get away from the high crime rate. Then she took a big gamble on setting up her own practice. “I wanted more autonomy, more responsibility and to do things right.” Her practice has proved a vital blessing for many Rim Country residents — especially people without insurance that can cover doctor bills for the many conditions that Nichols can handle. “There’s an incredible need for quality rural health care and a lot of people are without insurance.” She said the uninsured account for about 60 percent of her patients. “We have a lot of cash patients — and we love it. It’s rewarding to know we’re able to take care of the uninsured and underinsured.”
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Even people who have coverage — including Medicare — find themselves struggling to get prescriptions and manage co-pays. “People have Medicare, but it’s not enough.” Moreover, patients increasingly need an advocate, given the efforts of insurance compa-
nies to limit treatment options to reduce costs. She brought along Lindsy Nichols, Shalaina Simpson and Jennifer Merritt to share in the award. She said her offices average about 100 patients a month — and lives by the motto: “An Apple a Day.”
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Runners-up:
Lynne Vigil (Banner Health) • Kim Alton (Banner Health)
Kim Ross
Realtor
Runners-up:
Deborah Rose (Realty One Group) Kim Anderson (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices)
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For Kim Ross, being a Realtor with Keller Williams Arizona Realty is more than just making money. “We have the opportunity to guide our clients through making one of the biggest purchases they will ever make in their life. With that, our clients have to trust and believe in us.” Ross said she works on a team with lenders, the title company, insurance companies, inspectors and so many others to make a transaction go smoothly. In the past year, Ross said she has seen fewer foreclosures and more buyers looking for new homes. Vacant land is also selling as well as commercial property. Ross says she loves being a Realtor. “I listen to my clients and hear what they are saying to me. I am not perfect, but I try my best to make everyone happy. I am honest, ethical and knowledgeable.”
Thank you Rim Country! We love calling Payson our home and are honored to serve you.
620 East Highway 260, Suite B • Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-4350 • 877-474-4350 www.kevindickimg.com Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor.
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Mattress Store
Meat Retailer
Assisted Living Facility
Charlie’s Old Fashion Sausage & Fresh Meats
Mattress Experts & More
From Ashley to Sealy and nearly every brand in between, Mattress Experts & More carries a full line of mattress options as well as items to furnish an entire home. Furniture is new for the store, which Cindy Gregory and Kristine McCormack opened in August 2010. From mattresses, the women added bed frames, headboards, bedding, sofas and recliners. The 4,500-square-foot store is stocked mostly with mattresses, but McCormack and Gregory have a large online catalog.
Charlie’s (405 S Beeline Hwy. #A) owner Charles Adcock started his business in 1998, after working as Smitty’s for 17 years as a meat cutter. He had a friend that opened a shop like the one he owns. So, I learned to make sausage there,” he said. Tired of living in the big city of Mesa and wanting to raise his kids in a rural area, Charlie moved to Payson. He’s been making specialty sausages and cutting up quality meat ever since. Charlie has meat packs available that save a customer 10 percent on the cost. He asks to have a week to put them together, however. He does admit that he’s had to raise his prices over the years, but he’ll never compromise on quality. Probably why he’s won the Best of the Rim for as many years as the awards have been given out.
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Powell Place
The executive director of Powell Place (806 W. Longhorn Rd.) brought along Kelly Marchesseault, Jessica Plante, Alinde Bumbalow, Carol Lefferts, Tommy Holdren, Adrennie Minard and Jennifer Awinda to celebrate the award. Awinda said she believes Powell Place won the Best of the Rim because the staff feels like family, the facilities feel like home and the residents have a suite of social activities to keep them energized. “We definitely have socialization,” said Awinda. “We have lots of activities — a lot of things happening. We do have a lot more cultural events.”
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Long Term Care Facility Payson Care
Payson Care Center (107 E Lone Pine) employees Amy Althoff, Destiny Bindgen, Norm Norman, Erica Overton, Heather Morris, Randy Krahn, Payton Althoff, Brittany Nuckles, Jessica Ragland, Danny Towson and Ann Miller all came to celebrate the honor. Founded in 1980, the facility has 150 employees to care for the 90 residents. Erica Overton, MDS Nurse for Payson Care Center said the organization has won the award for the last six years, because of the way they treat patients. “We provide quality care to residents,” she said. “We’re like a family.” Families often bring pictures or stuffed animals to make the space feel as much like home as possible.
Sporting Goods
Bob Lee & Sons Tree Service
Estimator Scott McRae said Bob Lee & Sons does the best job in Rim Country of trimming and Firewising. “We go the extra mile and make it look good,” he said. “We’re a full service tree company. We can take care of it.” He said the toughest job he has been on in Rim Country had to do with a 110-foot cottonwood tree that had to be removed. “It was dead and had to go,” he said. “We had crane removal and a bucket truck on the job — it was a scary tree.”
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
Big 5 Sporting Goods opened in the Rim Country Shopping Mall in November 2012. Big 5 carries athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as outdoor and athletic equipment. Staff say they sell a lot of camouflage gear, kayaks and sleds. Pictured are Dillin Garcia, Aaron Pitre and Colleen Lacy. Rim Country Guns • Chasin’ A Dream Outfitters
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Antique Shop
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Auto Glass
Top ATV/Motorcycle Shops: Four Seasons Motorsports Rim Country Powersports Woody’s
Top Antique Shops: Granny’s Carpenter’s Wife Western Village
Winner: Granny’s After 27 years in Payson, Petra Luh took over as the owner of Granny’s Attic last year. Luh celebrated the 17th win for Granny’s, which was named Best Antique Shop in Payson. Luh, with the help of Donna Cleary, has carefully refreshed the shop and expanded. They added additional shops behind the store. Soon, they plan to add food items. Granny’s in Payson features unique items from 60 dealers.
Top Auto Glass Shops: A 2 Beeline Auto Shepherd’s Glass Safelite Auto Glass
Winner: Four Seasons Motorsports Celebrating their first win as the Best of the Rim was Four Seasons Motorsports of Rye, 16458 N. Highway 87. The shop of 17 has been in business for 18 years. The motto of the shop, which sells everything from ATVs to side-by-side UTVs is “Home of the No Hassle Deal.” Get more information at their website: www.fourseasonmotorsports.com. Pictured are Bob Stahl, Jeff Plante, Mike Brandt, Jeanette Marin, Lonni Smedstad, Tyler Simmons, Dennis Armistead, Terry Svir, Mark Svir and Chris Turner.
Winner: A 2 Beeline Auto Co-owner Debra Hooper said she was thrilled by a win in a category added this year. “We’ve never been nominated before, but then there wasn’t a category.” She said the business relies on ads and word of mouth to attract customers. Their business increased by about 10 percent this year and the firm replaces about 80 windows a month. In business in Payson for five years, she moved to Rim Country from Mesa 12 years ago. She left Mesa to find a better community in which to raise her children. Also in the photo are Chad Hooper and Cheryl Bolen.
Auto Parts Store Top Auto Parts Stores: O’Reilly Auto Parts Autozone NAPA
Winner: O’Reilly Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts 210 S. Beeline Highway Store manager: James William Website: www.oreillyauto.com Names of those in picture: Dan Haapala, Doug Eckert, James Williams, Larry Potvin, Stacy Fadenrecht. O’Reilly Auto Parts was founded in 1957. Number of employees: 11 How many customers served in a month:
90,000 Motto: People, Service, Performance. Store Manager James William said the Payson O’Reilly store has been open since 2005, but he’s only been in Payson for four years. Despite the relatively short time in the town, William knows why his store won the Best of the Rim award. “Because we’re in the people business,” he said. “We care about our customers.” He said his crew regularly often gets calls from customers stuck out on the Beeline Highway somewhere needing help. “We had someone broke down right before Mt. Ord,” said William. “We’re not supposed to go that far (out of town), but we like to help.”
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Art Gallery
Auto Repair
Bank or Credit Union
Winner: Down the Street Art Gallery
Winner: Miller Auto Works
Winner: Chase Bank
Down the Street Art Gallery had won its category for five years in a row, which manager Minette Richardson attributes to “good art, treating our customers right and just hanging in there. Not giving up.” The co-op gallery features roughly 20 artists, built on a core of eight long-timers, with others who come and go. The gallery makes between 75 and 100 sales a month, with half of the customers from out of town. The artists come mostly from Rim Country, with some from elsewhere in the region. The gallery also supports the community, hosting many events for nonprofit groups. Also attending the ceremonies and getting into the photo of the five-time, award-winning gallery were Donn Morris, Minette Richardson, April Bower and Jan Ransom. Richardson has lived in Rim Country for 30 years, after living in many other places. She and the 20 employees go by the motto: “Think out of the box.”
Miller Auto Works, located at 600 W. Main St. Suite 1A, is the fulfilled dream of Steve Miller, who has lived in Payson for 19 years and started his business in 2008. He fled Anchorage for the mild Payson climate and now has four employees. His business serves about 350 customers a month and adheres to the motto: “We Do It Right.” Miller Auto Works has never won a Best of the Rim award before, but owner Steve Miller said it all comes down to staff and customer service. “We work with a very good crew,” he said. “They are all very intelligent people.” A wall in his shop filled with letters attests to how happy his crew makes customers. “They are all a source of pride,” said Miller. “I think if you take care of your customers, they will be happy.”
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Branch Manager Andrew Strader brought along Brent Whetstone, Andrew Strader, Glen Miller and Dave Milster to the awards ceremony, some of the 12 people who work at the bank and serve 14,000 to 16,000 customers a month. Chase Bank has won the Best of the Rim for the last six years. That doesn’t surprise Strader. “I think we have a great group — an amazing team,” said Strader. “Because of that amazing team and a great product, we provide great customer service.” He said his team recently went above and beyond to help a customer who had lost their money after just moving to town. “It was a really sticky situation,” said Strader, “but because she had personal contact with a banker— we got it resolved.” He has worked for Chase Bank since 2006. He came up from Phoenix to Payson four years ago to manage the Payson branch.
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Winner: Best Beauty and Nail Salon From Head To Toe Essentials owner Shannon James (904 N. Beeline Hwy.) brought along Christa, Jivae, Jessy, Skylar, Shannon, Kayle, Kim and Jayme to celebrate the recognition for the business she founded in 2005. She moved here from Alaska 23 years ago and has never looked back. The salon has more than 18 employees who all go by the motto: “To take care of your needs from Head to Toe.” James gives all the credit for her Best of awards to her employees. “I have the best team. They are hard working with great talent,” she said. James said one thing that makes her salon different — ladies night. “It’s a minimum charge for a group of women to do speed servicing, like speed dating,” she said. Clients can experience a suite of spa treatments from facials to massage, manicure to hot oil treatments.
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Car Dealer
Cellphone Store
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87 Cyclery
New this year is the Best Bike Shop category and carrying the win is 87 Cyclery, at 907 S. Beeline Highway. Owner Jeremy Lee celebrated the win with his wife Sara Lee. The shop opened in January 2014 and quickly became the small shop doing big things, offering a full line of mountain bikes. Lee said it feels awesome to be recognized. The couple recently celebrated the birth of their first child, daughter Emery. Visit their website: www.87cyclery.com.
Chapman Auto Center
Chapman has been the “hometown dealer serving our friends and neighbors” since 1987. Bill Mansoor and Daniel Way said customer service is key and they are striving to get it right. Top sellers at the dealership include Ram trucks. The salesmen said last year was one of the best in the last eight years.
Runners-up:
Runners-up:
Steve Coury Ford • Ray’s Auto
Walmart • Pedals n’ Pistons
Cleaning Service
This is the fourth consecutive win for Payson Wireless. While new Verizon dealers have come and others closed, Payson Wireless has found its niche at 716 N. Beeline, offering cellphone service and phone repairs. Owner John Griffith said he is “super proud” to win. He says he sees about 250 customers a month, which Duke, the shops American Dingo, greets with a friendly woof. Pictured are: Vince, John Griffith, Daniel and Shannon.
Runners-up:
Go Wireless (Safeway Plaza) Digitell Verizon (across from Walmart)
Health Food/Vitamin Store Sunshine Cleaning
Sunshine Cleaning and Restoration was behind one of the biggest restoration jobs last year, putting the Canal Senior Apartment complex back together after fire and water damage. They cleaned up and restored 28 apartments in the three-story complex. Owner Jessie Clark said his mom started the business in 1987, initially as window cleaners. Today, they have about 100 customers a month.
Runners-up:
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Back to Basics
For 23 years, Back to Basics has been the hometown supplier of supplements and health food in Rim Country. Last year, the business continued to expand, offering more products and adding to its juice bar and hosting Toad’s Farm out front every week.
The store’s top seller continues to be vitamins, which the staff of five helps customers navigate the multitude of options. Pictured: Summer, Autumn, Steven and Emile Cole and Wyland.
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Herb Stop • Bashas’
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Beautician
Computer Store
Department & Electronics
Computer Guys
Maggie Vela at Shear Oasis Salon (806 N. Beeline Highway #C) won the award this year. She serves about 50 customers a month. Her motto: Always aim for the moon if you miss you land among the stars. Vela believes it’s her down-to-earth attitude that won her the Best of the Rim award. “I’m very much myself,” she said. “I make people feel comfortable.” The Payson native does everything including makeup and nails, but loves to color hair.
Owner and founder Daniel Taft Sr. started Computer Guys (300 E. Highway 260) in 2004 and now has 12 employees. He fled the Valley heat for Payson 10 years go. This year marks the sixth year Taft has won the Best of the Rim award. He only has praise for his customers for the honor. “I would like to say, truly, thank you,” he said. “We try to do the best service — we try really hard.” Taft said he looks forward to opening a new superstore soon to expand what he can do for customers. “We’re going to do TV, cellphones and home entertainment,” said Taft. That means a customer can walk in and the Computer Guys will outfit them from a computer with a service contract, to a cellphone and service, a TV speaker system and the know-how to make it all work. “(We’ll do) all their technology needs,” said Taft.
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Runners-up:
Maggie Vela
Juliedon Petersen (Colorz) Amber Crain (Shear Oasis)
Electrical Company
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Smart Systems A.S.A.P Mobile (Bobby Jones)
AM Jackson Electric
AM Jackson Electric (47 E Brown Rd., Star Valley) employees who showed up for the award included Shane Aby, Mike Jackson, Linda Jackson and Colton Jackson. Founded in 1993, the three employees have lived in Payson for 25 years. Their motto: Dependable Quality Craftsmanship. Michael Jackson has never won the Best of before, but his son has an idea why he won. “He’s a magician — he can fix and repair anything,” said Colton. His wife Linda elaborated, “He is the best troubleshooter (because) he has done this for so long,” she said. “He’s gifted with wires.” Jackson said he’s been here a long time doing construction troubleshooting and remodels. “We do getting people up to code everyday of the week,” he said.
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Walmart won in two categories — Best Department Store and Best Electronics Store. Manager Laura Ouellette transferred to the Payson store from the Valley — and confessed to a touch of “culture shock.” She noted that the small community makes for far more community involvement. “The customers and the associates all know each other,” she said. “In Phoenix, you’re just a number. I believe up here, we have to have higher expectations and higher hurdles — because it is such a small, tight-knit community.” On the other hand, she gets to know many of her customers here — a big change from the Valley. Also in the photo was Roxie Hall, one of 390 employees locally.
Department Store Runners-up: Tractor Supply Big Lots
Nail Tech
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Electronic Store Runners-up: Rim Sight & Sound Smart Systems
Robin Center
Tami Kincanon (Atmosphere) Kaylee Cobb (From Head to Toe Essentials)
Reagan Weaver and Robin Center showed up to accept the award for Polish Plus (107 W. Wade Lane), which they founded in 2010. Robin serves about 100 customers in a month. Robin has won the Best of the Rim award four times now. No surprise to her daughter, Reagan Weaver, who came along to support her mom at the celebration. Center said she started her career in nails because of her Aunt Dolly. “She told me I was gifted so I went to beauty school,” she said. She also loves her job. “Its super rewarding to make everyone beautiful,” said Center. “They leave me happy.”
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Payson Roundup BEST OF THE RIM Friday, February 26, 2016
Furniture Store
Gas/Convenience Store Maverik
Maverik Country Store and Gas Station (715 N. Beeline Hwy.) scored for the fifth year running. Store director Paul Smith, Judy Smith and Paul Nicholas Jr. showed up for the winning photo. The store has 10 employees and sees more than 5,000 customers per month. Their motto: Live Legendary. Although new to the Payson Maverik Gas Station, Paul Smith knows the company policy of going the extra mile for customers contributes to the store winning the Best of the Rim award five years in a row. “That is a focus
Big Lots!
After opening in March 2013, Big Lots! has quickly become the place to go for new, affordable furniture. Gail Palmateer said they have made huge efforts in the furniture department and this win, the first for the business, lets them know they are getting it right. Top sellers at the large store include sofas, recliners and mattresses. The store is a top seller of Serta mattresses. Big Lots! offers a lease-to-own program with 90 percent of those that apply approved. Pictured are Gail Palmateer, Aly Duffy and Carla Jaeb.
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— companywide — a big focus,” he said. Smith comes from Glenwood Springs, Colo. and has only been in town for one year. “I moved to Payson to work for Maverik,” he said. He said Maverik stores have a good reputation with people.
Ace Hardware
The employees of Ace Hardware & Nursery (507 N. Beeline Highway, Payson) are proud of where they work and nearly all 17 attended the event to show their support. The store opened in 1978 and John and Claudette Patricia took it over in 1988. The couple says their motto is “Exceed their expectations.” As evident by their numerous Best of wins, the store often exceeds expectations. The store gets 10,000 customers monthly, with garden and paint among the most popular items. A popular new product in the paint department is chalk paint, which is easy to use and gives furniture an antique, shabby chic effect.
Runners-up:
The Home Depot • True Value Home Center
The Payson Candle Factory opened in 1979 and lives by the motto: Keep a spark in your life, burn a candle. Carol Reed, owner and founder, has seen a lot during her 37 years in Payson, including winning the Best of the Rim for the last six years. She said her unique gifts make the difference. “We have everything from candles to collectible gifts, you name it,” she said. “We even have Payson Poop, Javelina droppings and cowboy nuts.” And just like the name says, Reed makes her own candles beautifully carved and colorful.
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Giant (Whitings) • Giant (260)
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Gift Shop Payson Candle Factory
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Best Health & Fitness Club Tonto Apache Gym From a swimming pool, basketball court, group classes to weight and cardio rooms, the Tonto Apache Gym has everything needed to get in shape. The gym is always upgrading equipment and recently added a new machine in the cardio room. Pictured is Donavan Waterman.
Runners-up: Anytime Fitness Club USA
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Best Wings & Best Happy Hour Native Grill & Wings
Native Grill & Wings won in two categories — Best Wings and Best Happy Hour. Robert and Jacquie Marshall survived the inevitable struggles of a first-year business when they opened in August of 2014. This year, they’re reaping the benefits. “The first year is always hard — but it’s been a really good second year.” Robert noted. “I was in semi-conductors,” said Robert, “but I love my wife. I got tired of traveling — I traveled for my job for more than 12 years. We always wanted to open a restaurant bar.” Fortunately, Jacquie spent 25 years in the restaurant industry, working for other people. The couple agreed to take a big gamble on moving to Payson to start their business. Native Grill & Wings has 35 employees and serves an average of 4,500 customers monthly.
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Happy Hour Runners-up: Buffalo Bar & Grill El Rancho
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Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe
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Mexican Restaurant
Fast Food
Aliberto’s
Fargo’s Steakhouse
Debby Bradway, bartender manager and Delores Heglie, server collected the award for Fargo’s (620 E. Highway 260), which was founded 15 years ago and now employs 30. Debby Bradway believes Fargo’s popularity comes from the friendliness of the servers and bartenders and the quality of the food. “The atmosphere is fantastic and like no other in town,” she said.
Runners-up:
Diamond Point Shadows • Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe
La Sierra Mexican Restaurant
Salvador, Salvador Jr., Armando, Armando Jr., Alex, Rosa and Yeheiny are among the 15 employees of La Sierra who came to collect the award. Owner Salvador Anaya came from Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico to bring a little taste from Mexico to Payson. The restaurant has some seafood options (20) and serves the only mole in town. “Our recipes are authentic from Mexico,” he said. “They are my mom and grandma’s. It feels like home.”
Aliberto’s (219 E. Highway 260) has five employees, including Jose Arellano and Youvani Martinez. The restaurant serves about 4,200 customers a month. Their motto: Bringing Home Cooking to your Table! Manager Jose Arellano said he’s not surprised Aliberto’s won. “We have the best food,” he said. Arellano said what makes the restaurant unique is the more traditional Mexican fare served fast.
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Runners-up:
Mike’s Fish & Chips • Susie’s Q Barbecue
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant • Alfonso’s Mexican Food
Best Fish Fry Mike’s Fish & Chips
Mike and Marcia Harte always wanted to start a fish and chips place in Payson. “We love the people of Payson,” said Mike. So, 25 years ago, they started a fish and chips place, but the demands of raising children overwhelmed them and they went back into cutting hair and installing satellite systems. Now they’ve dusted off their family’s recipes and opened the shop. They are most grateful for the support of their customers. “We feel so grateful to all who voted for us,” said Marcia. “God, family, friends and support from the community make this all possible.”
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Diamond Point Shadows • Cedar Ridge Restaurant (inside casino)
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Best Grocery Store
Safeway PetSmart
Bashas’
Dan Dillon, Russ Youngcourt, Jeff Carlson, Monique Blizzard, Eli Lee, Marcella Wesley, Martin Saldeen, Devon Wells and Caistin Jones showed up to collect the award for the sixth year in a row. Safeway assistant manager Russ Youngcourt said putting customers first makes all the difference. Stop by on a weekend during the warmer months and one group or another will be out front raising money for the schools or veterans or other groups in town. At many of the fund-raising activities, Safeway donates food items.
PetSmart (400 E. Hwy. 260) employees Asia Bishop and Lacey Sockrider came to collect the award. The motto of the store’s nine employees is: “Where Pets Inspire Us.” Asia and Lacey had more stories about their grooming exploits than about customers’ satisfaction buying food. “It can be really challenging,” said Bishop. She told one story of a dog whose owner said her dog had his last grooming session interrupted because of acting aggressively. “He did start getting aggressive, but you have to not get afraid of it — show them who’s boss,” said Bishop.
Krissy Ziemann, Peggy and Stacey are among the six employees of the Bashas’ bakery. Bakery manager Krissy Ziemann said her store wins the Best of Payson every year. She has an idea why. “It’s the doughnuts,” said Ziemann. “We sell the most doughnuts.” Not only does the Payson Bashas’ win the local award, but statewide, Bashas’ bakeries are in the top 10 in Arizona. That could be because of the ganache cakes.
Runners-up: Pet Club • Tractor Supply
Runners-up: Safeway • Kendra’s Bakery
Runners-up: Bashas’ • Walmart
Best Breakfast
Best Cup of Coffee
Best Bar Buffalo Bar & Grill
Crosswinds
Owner Darla Annabel said her restaurant has the best homemade biscuits and gravy, but her favorite is the chicken fried steak. Founded in 2002 and with 19 employees, the restaurant has 8,200 customers a month. She said she has a baker who not only puts together the biscuits but also cinnamon rolls, and pies. Despite her location at the airport, which tends to attract pilots and motorcycle groups, she said 90 percent of her business is local. Recently, however, a group of 25 motorcycles came from Mesa on their drive around the Rim Country. “It’s a great destination,” she said. “We’re a central destination for fly-ins or a day trip out.”
Runners-up: Miss Fitz 260 Café • Beeline Café
Scoops
When you walk into Scoops Ice Cream and Espresso, 201 W. Main Street, you are almost always greeted by a friendly teen employee. Owner Chris Higgins said that is not by accident. Following the model of Pizza Factory, which also hires teens, Higgins said he likes to hire high school students. Most of the teens Higgins hires stay on with the ice cream shop through high school. Pictured: Chris and Maria Higgins, Grayson Barr, Brando Gonzolaz.
Runners-up: Starbucks (Safeway) Coffee Korner (in the casino)
Mike McCannon bought the Buffalo Bar & Grill on a whim in 2005. He saw an ad for the sale of the bar and had just recently driven through the town. Two weeks later, he bought the bar and hasn’t looked back. McCannon has worked in the restaurant industry all of his working career and says Payson is one of the most unique spots. He employees a staff of 30 and the bar hosts bands every week. Junction 87 has played at the Buffalo just about every Sunday for the past 13 years. There are 12 beers on tap and plenty of food items, including bison burgers, sirloin steak melts and daily $5.95 lunch specials.
Runners-up: Native Grill & Wings Apache Spirits Lounge (in the casino)
VOTED BEST FISH FRY
Thank You Rim Country for voting for us!
THANK YOU PAYSON! 516 S. Beeline Highway in Payson • 928-363-4200 Open Monday through Saturday, Closed Sundays
Massage and Skin Care
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Located at Body Elegance Day Spa & Salon 500 West Main Street
Thank You Rim Country for choosing me as one of the top 3 finalists for 2016! Massage promotes a feeling of well-being. It is a way to heal muscular aches, to reduce tension and stress and care for yourself. Massage • Stone Massage • European & Organic Facials Waxing • Brow & Lash Tinting • Body Treatments
FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST • LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
ALIGNMENTS - BRAKES - SHOCKS - STRUTS • NAME BRAND TIRES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE • SUSPENSION & FRONT END • AND MUCH MORE
Call for an appointment, 928-978-5699
901 S. BEELINE HWY. • 928-474-8441
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‘Thank You!’ Bill
A Strong ‘Thanks’ to all our patrons who voted us as Rim Country’s
BEST HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB
Armstrong & Crew 3690 E. Highway 260 in Star Valley, Arizona (928) 474-9940
Randy Pryor, Brian Echols, Rosie Mason, Eric Pendleton, Kevin Scully
TONTO APACHE GYM
Thank you for voting for us! Finalist Best of the Rim Non-Profit Organization
Home Depot would like to thank the voters of Rim Country for voting us as the #1 Home Improvement and Paint Store!
213 S. Colcord Rd. • 928-478-7160
DJ Craig Photo
Thank You for voting us Best Coffee Shop/Café
At Sawmill Crossing in Payson, AZ Ice Cream, Coffee, Free Wireless Internet Games and Fun for the Whole Family!
Our team is committed to the community and to provide superior service to all!
HOME DEPOT
2000 N. BEEliNE Hwy. • 928-468-0339
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Rue 21 is very proud to be voted Rim Country’s Best Clothing Store!
Best Liquor Store
Best Hotel
Hot Fashions
for Teen thru Mature Women & Men! The Beverage Place
Personal Consultants • Large Selection • Value Pricing
400 E. State Highway 260, Suite D 928-468-6911
Majestic Mountain Inn Majestic Mountain Inn has earned the top ranking from Roundup readers repeatedly as Best Hotel. Perhaps that’s because everyone loves the elk on the lawn out front. Perhaps it just looks like the perfect place to stay.
Thank you for voting, Payson Roundup readers!
Runners-up: Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Quality Inn Payson
Thank You for voting us Rim Country’s
Best Nurse Practitioner
HIGH COUNTRY FAMILY CARE Deborah Nichols FNP, GNP Board Certified in Family & Geriatric Practice
200 W. Frontier St, Suite M Payson, AZ 85541 Phone: (928) 478-628 Fax: (928) 478-6206 hcfamilycare@gmail.com
Thank you Rim Country for making us a Finalist in the Best of Payson Payson Chevron & Rim Liquor
The Beverage Place has been in business eight years and carries some 2,000 labels and one of the largest craft beer selections in Rim Country. Top sellers include bourbon and boutique wines, but if you are looking for a specific brand and they don’t carry it, ask and they will order. Tastings are every Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.BeveragePlace.net.
Runners-up: Payson Chevron & Rim Liquor Safeway
Best Jeweler Payson Jewelers Last year, 95,000 people came through the doors at Payson Jewelers, according to their electronic door counter. Owners Robert and Melissa Higginbotham said since they owned in 1984, they have worked hard to build the business and today are happy to see many repeat customers. Of those customers, they sometimes see their children buying jewelry and celebrating major life milestones. Top sellers at the shop are diamond rings and estate jewelry. Visit www.PaysonJewelers.com.
Runners-up: Overman Designs Bill Armstrong Pawn Shop
a Sierra L Mexican Restaurant
Thank You for voting us
The #1
Mexican Restaurant in the Rim Country! 800 N. Beeline Highway Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-6711
Mon-Fri 11am-9pm • Sat-Sun 10am-9pm Family Owned & Operated
WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED Best Prices on Propane, Ice & Wood Largest Selection of Craft Beers on tap Beer tasting/Growler Station Selection of Hot & Cold Food Great Every Day in our Food Court
Next year we’re goin’ for #1!
Pizza • Soups • Burgers • Hot Dogs • Potatoes • Egg Rolls & More Icee’s • Soft Serve Ice Cream • Floats • Sundaes
Full Barrista Station Payson’s ONLY Drive Thru Liquor Store U-Haul Trailers Friendly Courteous Staff and Great Facilities Highest Rated U.S. Gasoline Quality 706 E. Highway 260 • 928-472-2200
I’d like to thank all the wonderful people of Payson for voting for me as Best Accountant for the 2016 Best of Rim Country Awards, I am absolutely honored that I won. Taylor Accounting strives to be solution driven and meet the expectations of our clients. I could not have won this award without the help of my amazing employees or my loyal clients. As a long time resident of Payson I am very proud to accept this award. Thanks again to everyone who has supported me and my business. –– Lisa Taylor
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Thank you, Rim Country! To our Community, our Staff, our Board of Directors, our Volunteers and our
PLATINUM CORPORATE SPONSORS
“Thank You Rim Country” for making us a finalist in the Best of the Rim Country 2016 reader’s poll for
BEST HARDWARE STORE
202 N. Beeline Highway 1phomecenter@gmail.com 928-468-0400
Thank You Rim Country for voting us as finalists in the
Consolidated Personnel Services Gila County Board of Supervisors Old Main Storage Pizza Factory
BRONZE CORPORATE SPONSORS De Szendeffy Homes Payson Realty
Because of your donations and volunteer hours at both the shelter and the thrift shop, families fleeing domestic violence have a safe harbor. Time Out is proud to celebrate 23 years helping individuals break the cycle of domestic violence, and honored to be once again voted
“Best of the Rim!” www.timeoutshelter.org
We’re honored and elated to be voted Rim Country’s Best Art Gallery
Best of Rim!
DR. KAT
Proudly serving the needs of Rim Country’s Pets and giving them the
Artist Owned & Operated Payson’s “out-of-the-box” art experience
703 W. Main Street
928-468-6129
BEST care.
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MAIN STREET C.
ANIMAL CLINIC, P.C.
THANK YOU RIM COUNTRY!!! All of us at Native Grill & Wings in Payson appreciate your continued support. We are grateful for your business and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Peggy Sorensen, DVM
411 W. Main Street , Payson, AZ 928-474-9292 www.mainstreetanimalclinic.com
210 E. Hwy. 260 928-474-6883
facebook.com/nativegrillandwingspayson
#MyNative
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Thank You for all the weddings our rings have attended, for all the anniversaries our diamonds surprised, for all the graduations our jewelry has helped celebrate, for the lives we’ve touched, and those who have touched ours...
Thank you Rim Country for letting us be your jeweler! “Celebrating 32 years in the Rim Country”
“Celebrating 26 years in the Rim Country”
Locally Owned & Operated Payson Village Shopping Center••928-474-9126 474-9126 Payson Village Shopping Center www.paysonjewelers.com www.paysonjewelers.com
Open Monday-Friday9:30-5:30, 9:00-5:30, Saturday Open Monday-Friday Saturday9:00-2:00 9:30-2:00 WE BUY GOLD, WE SILVER, OLD COINS AND NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY BUY GOLD, SILVER AND OLD COINS
& MORE
Located in Safeway Center • 928-468-8568 MattressExpertsandmore.com • Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
‘Thank You Rim Country’ for your loyalty and support
Voted oted 2016 Best Insurance Agent and Best Business Person Insuring Rim Country Since 1969 Auto • Homeowners • Life • Health • Business • Medicare Supplements
431 S. Beeline Highway • (928) 474-2265 • www.weinsurepayson.com
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6 1 0 2 y r t n u o C m i R Best of the r! e nt e C re a C ye E n o ys a P t a us f o From all
from Rick & Jeri 620 E Hwy 260 474-7455 Open at 11 am 7 days a week Lunch and Dinner
Majestic Mountain Inn
Voted Best Hotel in Payson 10 of the last 11 years!
THANK YOU!
Dr. Troy S. Ford, Optometrist 411 S. Beeline Highway, Suite A 928-474-3556
602 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, Arizona Reservations: 800-408-2442 www.majesticmountaininn.com
PHOTO BY DJ CRAIG
The Sunshine Crew says, Thank you Rim Country for voting
BestCleaning CleaningCompany! Company! Best
107 N. Tonto Street, Payson, AZ 85541 • 928.474.2521 www.sunshinecleaning.com ROC#276421
Thank you, Rim Country for your continued support! Audio/video for home, auto or business — See and hear what you’ve been missing!
FURRY FRIENDS Kennel, Inc.
Professional boarding and grooming for Cats and Dogs
With heartfelt gratitude for voting us Rim Country’s
Best Pet Groomer!
214 W. Main St. • (928) 472-7550
BEST PET GROOMING 2016
928-474-4447
www.furryfriendspayson.com
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‘Thank You’ to the voters who chose us for the Rim’s Best Fast Food Restaurant! We are very honored!
The Best of Rim Country
2014, 2015 and
2016 Winning Business
The Payson Candle Factory 620 N. Beeline Hwy • 474-2152
We’re open 7 days a wick from 10 to 5
Thank you to all of my family, friends and past and present loyal customers for all of the support you have given me in the last 37 years of service and making us the Best Gift Shop in Payson, again! The Payson Candle Factory is a family run business that provides Custom Hand-carved, Novelty, Yankee, Eco Palm Wax, and Bridgewater candles along with cards, jewelry and gifts of all varieties.
You’re sure to find something for Everyone!
COME COME TRY TRY THE THE RIM RIM COUNTRY’S COUNTRY’S BEST! BEST!
219 E. Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 468-9000
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2016’s BEST HARDWARE STORE
201 S Beeline Hwy Payson, AZ (928) 474-2287
Serving Payson since 1978 We do appreciate our customers!
SO YOU CAN
Š 2016 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A. Member FDIC
Hardware & Nursery 507 N. Beeline Hwy. • 474-5238
Open Seven Days A Week
Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 9-5
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THANK YOU!
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino is proud to have been named
BEST BUSINESS OF THE YEAR! Thank you, to all our valued guests, team members, neighbors and friends.
We are also thrilled to be voted a Finalist in the following categories: Customer Service Bar/Tavern/Saloon Family Restaurant
Hotel/Motel Cup of Coffee Hamburger Sandwich
Fish Fry Fry Fish Lunch Lunch Restaurant Restaurant Steak Steak Dinner Dinner