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Bitterroot’s Best 2018 is published by the Ravalli Republic Newspaper a division of Lee Enterprises Mike Gulledge Publisher Perry Backus associate editor Dara Saltzman Production & Design Kathy Kelleher, Lauren Parsons and Jodi Wright, Project Sales Bitterroot’s Best 2018 was written

by Michelle McConnaha and contains photos by Perry Backus and Michelle McConnaha

COVER PHOTO

by Perry Backus

ravalli republic 232 west Main Street, Hamilton, MT 59840

363-3300 • www.ravallirepublic.com

Bitterroot’s Best

is the most fun project to produce because everyone is excited and appreciative of being selected. Every phone call brings a “YES!” or a “Whee!” Every winner said that being voted by the community as Bitterroot’s Best is an honor. The voting brought 136 names into the spotlight in five categories: Faces in the Crowd, Places to Go, Food & Restaurants, Nightlife and Businesses.

“Woo-Hoo!” was the general cry of pleasure, excitement and pride in workmanship by those selected. We live in a great community that appreciates excellence with workers, performers and entrepreneurs that enjoy doing their best. Thanks for voting, thanks for reading and as you look through this tab listing Bitterroot’s Best do so with pride.

- Michelle McConnaha

Thank you for voting us Bitterroot’s Best Tire Store!

We look forward to seeing you walk through our doors and welcoming you to the Jerry Wessels Tire Center family.

Employees of the N. 1st St. Les Schwab store believe in giving back to the community where we live and work.

211 North 1st Street, Hamilton

406.363.3884 www.lesschwab.com

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Faces In The Crowd Actor/ Actress - Mara Luther

“I’m honored to work with the caliber of performers we have in the Bitterroot,” Mara Luther said. “It’s a testament to our community’s dedication to the arts.” bitterroot’s best actress, Mara luther (far right) Luther said her favorite performance was “Into The Woods, but ‘Chicago’ was a once in a lifetime experience for me,” she said.

Artist - Steve Wilson Attorney - Jennifer Lint

Thanks for voting

Wimps Body Works • Bitterroot’s Best Autobody/Repair Shop • Best Towing Service 998 N. First, Hwy 93, Hamilton Over 45 years of Service and Body Shop & Collision Center & Auto Repair www.wimpsbodyworks.com

bitterroot’s best artist, steve wilson

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Thank you, Members!

This would not have been possible without this community and our wonderful members. Our staff is top notch from our front desk staff, childcare attendants, instructors, Registered Dietitian, and personal trainers.

There is definitely no “I” in running a business.

June Jessop – Voted Bitterroot’s Best Personal Trainer

“Thank you to everyone for voting me as Bitterroot’s Best Personal Trainer 3 years in a row.

It is so appreciated. Some of my clients have been with me since the beginning, almost 20 years ago! I am so grateful for the loyalty and relationships I have built with my clientele in this valley.”

June Jessop Owner/Manager, Personal Trainer Body Sculpting, Strength training for all ages, performance training, injury prevention, sorts nutrition certified, strength with curves-train hard! email: june@ihacmt.com

99 Marcus Street, Hamilton, MT

406.363.0300

www.ihacmt.com Check us out on Facebook and Instagram.

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Author - Dale Burk

I’m overwhelmed and appreciative,” Dale Burk said. “As a writer I try to see the story behind the story or behind what you look at. I try to write with clarity so I’m understood and I hope that’s the element the voters like. If a writer isn’t understood he or she hasn’t done their job - the purpose of writing is to communicate something.”

Burk started writing at a young age and sold his first piece at age 12.

“I got a job as a newspaper correspondent at age 16,” he said.

“Then I learned that I had a lot to learn about writing and always with the purpose that a writer’s job is to convey information and write with clarity. I hope that has been achieved.”

Barber - Mark Trotter at Marcus Salon

bitterroot’s best author, dale burk

We wish to express a Thank You to all of our “4 Legged Patients” and their owners for voting us the

Bitterroot’s Best Veterinarian!

406.363.5390

1420 South First Street Hamilton, MT 59840

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Huge thanks to our business customers!

Montana Basket Bistro

FOX LUMBER INC

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Bartender - Jaime Ann Triolo, CT’s in Corvallis

“This is a fun place to work and I really appreciate all the customers,” Ann Triolo said.

Chiropractor - Dr Gilbert Roberts

Roberts Family Chiropractic Center, 803 N 2nd St. Hamilton “That’s just wonderful,” Dr. Gilbert Roberts said. “We are very appreciative to everyone who voted and we are very excited. We have been in Hamilton for 23 years and tend to have 250 - 300 new patients every year - and that builds up. We are excited about being selected the Best of the Bitterroot.”

Coaches - Jason Wilcox, Bitterroot Red Sox

“I’m tight with a lot of the Red Sox players and have some working for me,” Jason Wilcox said. “I try to stay involved and I’m flattered for the recognition. It is an honor to even be mentioned with so many great coaches in the valley.”

PHOTO From left to right: Steve, Easton, Jason and Blake Wilcox.

bitterroot’s best chiropractor, bitterroot’s best bartender, dr. gilbert roberts jaime ann Triolo at ct’s tavern in corvallis

and Dave Kearns with Hamilton High School Softball

“It’s an honor I’m happy - I’m more pleased for the kids than me, it’s very cool,” Kearns said. “The girls did well this year, we had a lot of fun.

This was Kearns’ 9th year in softball and second as head coach. He received Bitterroot’s Best Coach as an assistant JV coach for football several years ago.

Steve, Easton, Jason (bitterroot’s best coach) and Blake Wilcox

bitterroot’s best coach, dave kearns, hhs softball coach

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Contractor - Schrock Construction

Schrock Construction Inc General contractor in Ravalli County, Montana, 1353 US-93, Victor

Dentist - Canyon View Dental Domestic & foreign Car Mechanic Reliance Auto

the crew at bitterroot’s best foreign & domestic mechanic, reliance auto

Reliance Auto 1000 ½ N. First Street.

TJ Brough: “We are really excited about it and love serving the Bitterroot Valley. We are all from here, all live here and we really enjoy serving the people we live around. We are under new ownership now - same great service, same mechanics, same service writers, just new bitterroot’s best band/musician, owners - owned and operated by Lube Quick.” joan zen

Employer - Hamilton Physical Therapy Eye Doctor - Big Sky Eye Care Hair Stylist - Cassie Hackel at Cowgirl’s Corner “I’ve been doing it for 13 years in the valley and love my job,” Cassie Hackel.

Massage Therapist - Eve Meng with Perfect Touch Massage Musician/Band - Joan Zen

bitterroot’s best hair stylist, cassie hackel at cowgirl’s corner

Thank you To BiTTerrooT’s BesT ClienTs!

Jennifer B. Lint voted Bitterroot’s Best Attorney 406-375-1385

“It is an honor and a blessing to be considered as best by our Zen friends of the valley.

May live music continue to be so valued by us all as it brings joy and happiness to those who make, hear, and share it. Thank you for lis-zening!” said Joan Zen.

WOW!! I’m honored that you’ve voted me this year’s BEST OF THE BITTERROOT! THANKS AGAIN from the bottom of my heart!!

As a Thank You from me, you get $10 off your next booking or gift certificate purchase.

Please mention this special when booking your session. Good until June 30, 2018

Eve Meng, LMT Perfect Touch Massage 215 Marcus St. • Suite 211 • Hamilton, MT 59840 406-239-1576 • www.massagebook.com/perfecttouch

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Nail Tech - Hahn McNeely at 46 North “Wow,” she said. “I think it is cool. I’m nice and I’ve been told once or twice that I do good nails.”

AND Kayt Taylor at Simple Salon

“I’m so honored, there are a lot of nail techs in this town,” she said. “I love my clients - they are family and most have been with me almost 14 years.”

Personal Trainer - June Jessop at The Iron Horse bitterroot’s best nail tech hahn mcneely at 46 north

bitterroot’s best nail tech kayt taylor at simple salon

337 W. Main, Hamilton

363-4552

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NAPS GRILL HAMILTON MONTANA

thank you for voting nap’s grill Bitterroot’s Thank you for voting river rising Bitterroot’s Best Sandwich, Budget Lunch and Place to eat Solo

Best Burger and Best atmosphere!

200 W main st, hamilton - 363-0136 - napsgrill.com

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We are proud to be

Bitterroot’s Best Childcare Yes! a row!

5 years in

bitterroot’s best photographer, sarah cox

Serving children ages 0-12 After School & Summer Programs. www.BitterrootEarlyLearningCenter.com

Proud Particpant Of The Best Beginnings Stars To Quality The Best Beginnings STARS to Quality Program is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system.

Our team is dedicated and passionate about Early Childhood Education and will continue to provide high quality childcare/preschool for all children.

T hank you!

bitterroot’s best physical therapist, chirs andersen at corvallis physical therapy

Photographer - Sarah Cox

Providing portrait photography for newborns, children, seniors, maternity, families and weddings.

“As a mother of five, my clients are also like family to me. I am so honored to be invited into the lives of so many amazing people from all walks of life. From the very first moment of finding out you’re expecting up to your five generation family reunion and everything in between,” Sarah Cox said.

Serving the Bitterroot Valley and surrounding areas for the past 5 years.

Physical Therapist - Chris Andersen at Corvallis Physical Therapy

“Thank you very much, is a great honor to receive this award,” said Chris Andersen said. “It is all due to the great staff we have Corvallis Physical Therapy.”

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Physician - Nicolett Weston at Family Medicine Center

“I am honored and I feel really lucky to get to do what I do - take care of families, women, people here,” Weston said. “I really enjoy my job. I have the best patients.”

Realtor - Brooke DeVries Reporter/Valley Voice - Perry Backus

“I am honored to be selected as this year’s Valley Voice,” Perry Backus said.

“It’s always been a privilege to tell the stories of people and events here in the Bitterroot Valley. I’m appreciative of all of the time that people in this valley share with me every year so their neighbors, friends and family can stay upto-date on what’s happening here at home. I look forward to visiting with you in the upcoming year. Thank you.”

Voted Bitterroot’s Best Family Friendly Restaurant

Our employees make us the best!

We sell whole pies!

Hours-6am-10pm • Open 7 days a week 500 South First • Hamilton • 363-3822

bitterroot’s best reporter, perry backus from the ravalli republic bitterroot’s best physician, Nicolett weston at family medicine center We carry a large selection of

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T-shirts and active wear

“Your Bitterroot Valley Department Store”

Ford’s Department Store Family Owned Since 1947

Thank you for voTing us BiTTerrooT’s BesT CloThing sTore Corner of Main & 2nd • Downtown Hamilton Monday - Saturday, 8am-6pm

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THANK YOU for voting Nicolett Weston Bitterroot’s Best Physician

bitterroot’s best teacher, birch fett, hamilton High school

bitterroot’s best teacher, brittany hayes, washington elementary

Teachers - Birch Fett, Hamilton High School

“I feel fantastic about that - it is a great honor,” Fett said.

“This coming school year will be my eighth year at HHS and my 13th year overall.” Fett said the key to being an excellent teacher is joy. “I just love my job,” he said. “You’re delivering material but the classes I teach and the kids at Hamilton are fantastic. It is easy to go in and teach something that I’ve learned in my years.”

Nicolett Weston, FNP-C was born and raised in Hamilton, MT. She has provided family medicine in the Bitterroot Valley since 2008. Her practice is devoted to caring for the entire family with a focus in women’s health, pediatrics and dermatology.

Her interests include biking, most outdoor activities, sports and art.

Call 363-3627 to make an appointment!

and Brittany Hayes, Washington Elementary

“I’m still in shock about it. I’m surprised and feel really honored and thank everyone to everyone that voted for me. The best part of teaching is working with the kids and seeing them grow. I enjoy seeing their successes from the beginning of the year to the end and when they’ve been struggling and then the light bulb turns on and it just clicks for them. There is nothing more rewarding than that.”

Randy Stewartd, M.D.

Teresa Borino, M.D.

Brett Heath, M.D.

Nicolett Weston, FNP-C

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everyone who voted us the Bitterroot’s Best Candy Shop!

We appreciate our loyal customers.

319 W. Main Street, Hamilton • 363-0580

10% Off

Promo: BR Best!

222 N 2nd St, Hamilton

363-1540

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Thank you to everyone who voted me “Bitterroots Best� Artist bitterroot’s best waitress, michelle cole at the edge

Veterinarian - Valley Pet Clinic Volunteer/Hero - Ryan Nelson, Volunteer Corvallis Fire Fighter

Steve Wilson

493 Warp Drive, Corvallis

(406) 642- 3781 stevewilsonart.com

Waiter/Waitress - Michelle Cole at The Edge

“Awesome, thank you,� Michelle Cole said. “I feel pretty proud. I’ve worked at The Edge for about five years now and I’ve seen Tina get it and a few others - it is definitely an honor. I get a lot of regulars and over time I’ve really gotten to know them.�

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bitterroot’s best dog walking spot, hieronymous park

Places To Go Day Hike - Blodgett Canyon Dog Walking Spot - Hieronymous Park Riding Trail - Bass Creek Trailhead Mountain Bike Trail - Lake Como bitterroot’s best day hike, blodgett canyon

THANK YOU FOR VOTING

CHEERS UNLIMITED BITTERROOT’S BEST LIQUOR STORE Locally Owned & Community Involved for 28 years Hamilton’s State Liquor Store and More

oNE SToP PARTY SHoP Liquor • Craft Beers • Domestic Beers • Wine • Mixes • Snacks Tobacco • eCigs and Juices Party Supplies & More

DoN’T foRgET THE ICE! Check out our Humidor - We have a large selection of fine cigars

Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm • 501 South First • Hamilton • 363-3751

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bitterroot’s best day trip, lake como

Anniversary Spot - Spice of Life Annual Festival/Event - Bitterroot BrewFest Best Day Trip - Lake Como First Date Spot - Bitter Root Brewing Historical Spot - Daly Mansion Outdoor Dining Spot - The Edge

bitterroot’s best outdoor dining, the edge

Thank you for voting us Best Salon!

202 State St Hamilton, Montana (406) 363-2731 Exclusively carrying SEVEN haircare, a collection of luxury products that marry the highest-grade natural ingredients with modern technology to give you gorgeous, healthy, wearable hair every day.

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Place To Eat Solo - River Rising

“I think it is great that people feel comfortable coming in here by themselves and be able to sit down and enjoy lunch, that’s great. I know because I’m single that going out by yourself can sometimes be uncomfortable. I think it is great that people come in and can grab a table in the corner or maybe even outside and people watch. That they feel comfortable coming in reflects well on the atmosphere and the crew that I have working so that is great.”

A cup of coffee and one pastry - set up for one person maybe outside.

Ransier said she will be shooting for the category of Best Customer Service next year. “That to me says a lot about a business when you get that, I love my crew here - they work really hard.”

Place To Mingle If Single - Bitter Root Brewing Place To People Watch - Hamilton Farmers Market Weekend Getaway - Lake Como

Thank you customers, artists and the Bitterroot... bitterroot’s best place to eat solo, river rising

It very meaningful to be part of such a great community.

It is our mission to enhance creativity, to help you express yourself through your art collection and framing projects.

-Dan Cassens, Douglas Taylor, Suzette Del Rae, Deborah Goslin, Annie the greeter and the artists of Art Focus

bitterroot’s best place to mingle if single, bitter root brewery

215 West Main Street, Hamilton

363-4112

ArtFocusMontana.com

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Food and Restaurants Appetizer - Bitter Root Brewing Asian Food - 2nd Street Sushi

Jera Kassner, owner and chef, said he is “honored to be the place people go for their Asian and sea food.”

Atmosphere - Nap’s Bar & Grill Bakery - Red Rooster

“I was so excited to get BR Best,” Lynnette Loney said.

“We are really proud and really excited about it.It was just Ali (Bowcutt) but Ben (Allen) and I became partners in November. She’s a silent partner but very much still part of the business, but lives somewhere else. It’s been a lot of work, really fun and we enjoy our customers.

Allen says it is a labor of love. “We enjoy our jobs and love baking and take a lot of pride in our work. Ever one here at the bakery is very proud and excited.”

bitterroot’s best asian and best seafood, 2nd street sushi

Breakfast - The Kitchen Budget Lunch - River Rising

Thank You We appreciate your business & look forward to serving you

for Voting oting

Victor steakhouse bitterroots best PriMe rib

bitterroot’s best atmosphere, nap’s bar & grill

2426 Meridian road • Victor • 642-3300 Victorsteakhouse.coM

Thank you Mon - Fri 9 - 6pm • Sat 10 - 5:30pm 252 Main St., Hamilton, MT 406.363.5220 chapter1bookstore.com

for making us a part of your community! bitterroot’s best bakery, red rooster

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Burger - Nap’s Bar & Grill Business Lunch - Bouilla Coffee/Espresso Shop - Big Creek Coffee Roasters

Randy Lint: “Woo-hoo, back on top after all these years. We are really excited to still be here after six years. We are looking forward to serving good coffee to people, seven days a week for as long as we can stand up.”

bitterroot’s best coffee/espresso, big creek coffee bitterroot’s best business lunch, bouilla

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BITTERROOT’S BEST CHIROPRACTOR 2018!

Fast, Friendly and Gentle Chiropractic Care!

• Headaches • Neck Pain

• Low Back Pain • Whiplash

www.robertsfamilychiropracticcenter.com 803 North 2nd Street Hamilton, MT 59840

406-363-2111

Serving the Bitterroot valley for 23 yearS

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bitterroot’s best dessert, Sundance cheesecake cafe

Deli - Back Door Deli Dessert - Sundance Cheesecake Cafe Donuts - Hamilton Marketplace Fine Dining & romantic dining - Spice of Life

“We are ecstatic about it,” said cook DJ Sherwood. “This is our home and we are glad that they appreciate us as much as we appreciate them.”

• Beer Selection • Live Music • First Date Spot

• Appetizer • Vegetarian Selection • Place to Mingle If Single

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Mexican food - Fiesta En Jalisco Micro Brewery - Higherground Brewing Organic Food Selection - Rainbow’s End Pizza - Higherground Brewing Prime Rib - Victor Steakhouse Restaurant Service - The Edge Salad & soup - Higherground Brewing Sandwich - River Rising seafood - 2nd Street Sushi Vegetarian - Bitter Root Brewing

bitterroot’s best fine dining & romantic dining, spice of life mexican food, fiesta en jalisco

We are honored that the community has voted

Ravalli SeRviceS ThRifT SToRe

as the best thrift store in the bitterroot.

We would like to thank our community for donating and shopping which helps Ravalli Services provide vocational and residential supports to people with disabilities.

950 North First, hamiltoN 363-3573

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bitterroot’s best bar, the rainbow bar

Nightlife 900 South 1St St. • hamilton, mt • 363-2810 hourS: mon - Sat / 11am - 8pm

Bar - Rainbow Bar

“Somethings never change - this place has always been a blast and it always will be,” said Nikki Phillips, bartender.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Best Customer Service*

Best Financial Institution*

Best Community Involvement*

Farmers State Bank

www.farmersebank.com Your Montana Bank Since 1907

Member FDIC

*Ravalli Republic 2018 Poll

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Thank you for voting us

Bitterroot’s Best Grocery Store!

We appreciate your support! owner tom fair in front of bitterroot’s best casino, happy hour, sports bar & stiff drink, the edge

Casino, happy hour, sports bar & stiff drink The Edge

Tom Fair: “Honestly it just makes me totally, totally proud of my staff, the restaurant in general and it makes me proud of my customers as well for stepping up and telling everybody that we are the best in all these categories; The staff is it - I can’t do it without them.”

We Thank Everyone who voted us

Bitterroot’s Best Landscaper We appreciate your business and look forward to providing you with the best prices and selection in the valley

VERN’S LANDSCAPE. INC. vernslandscape.com • 360-0170

Hamilton • 406-363-6200 1131 N. 1st Street

Stevensville • 406-777-7300 39 Stevensville Cutoff RoadW

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thank you Bitterroot’s Best Jewelry Store! for once again voting us

Tuesday-Friday 10-5:30pm / Saturday 10-4pm 201 W. Main • 363-6236

bitterroot’s best friday night spot, higherground brewing

mikesellsfinejewelry.com

Mikesell ’s fine jewelry

Friday Night Spot - Higherground Brewing Live Music - Bitter Root Brewing Margarita - Fiesta En Jalisco

Serving the Bitterroot for 35 years!

Thank you for shopping local and voTing us BiTTerrooT’s BesT unique gifTs!

209 w main, hamilton • 363-1733 • robbinsonmain.com

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bitterroot’s best auction/estate sales, swanson’s estate sales

Businesses

Alternative Medicine - Classical Acupuncture & Herbal Pharmacies Art Gallery - Art Focus

Four Bitterroot artists of Art Focus, from left to right: Shirley Anderson Sylvester, KJ Kahnle, Elene Weege and Suzette Del Rae.”

Assisted Living Residence - Sapphire Lutheran Homes Helping Victims become cHildren again.

ThaT’s why we’re here.

Thank you for voting us Bitterroot’s Best Non-Profit!

above left: bitterroot’s best art gallery, art focus bottom left: bitterroot’s best autobody/repair shop, wimps body works

Auction/Estate Sales - Swanson’s Estate Sales “Where cleanliness and accountability matters - your western Montana, year-round Estate Sale Company!”

Autobody/Repair Shop - Wimps Body Works

“We are very appreciative of our loyal customers,” said Amber Walker. “We’ve been in operation here since 1968.”

Wimps does auto repair related to collision and is currently working on vehicles that experienced hail damage two weeks ago. Owners are Tom Kemp and Kevin Kemp.

“Thank you zen friends for being such devoted fans over the years.

It is truly a blessing to give service in a meaningful way through sharing song in harmony with you.”

- Joan Zen

Best Musician 2006 - 2014 and 2018

Thank you for lis-zen-ing! www.joanzen.com

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Bed & Breakfast The Darby

Gene and Nedra Tomasco - and Dog Marco Photo off their website ok Gene Tomasco said the voting is “really nice.

We’ve worked really hard to have something like that happen so we are really excited about it.”

The bed and breakfast has been open two years with five rooms and is operated by Gene and Nedra. He is also a fishing guide and operates a business in Oregon.

He said the bed and breakfast business in Darby is “coming along. We like it, the business is coming back and we’re doing good.” bitterroot’s best bed & breakfast, the darby

Thank you to all of our loyal supporters!

Come experience our campus for yourself!

Friday, June 29 Featuring Who Dat! & Fireworks Show!

Friday, July 6 Featuring Shodown

Friday, July 13 Providing compassionate, innovativee ser services Featuring Cold Hard Cash Show & amenities to seniors enabling them em to enhance or maintain their eir quality of lif life (406) 363-2800 501 N. 10th Street eet Hamilton, MT 59840 www.sapphirelutheran.org All

Shakespeare in the Parks “Othello” Tuesday, August 14th 6:00 PM events FREE admission to the community

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beer Selection - Bitter Root Brewing Book Store - Chapter One Book Store Bike Shop - Red Barn Bicycle Candy Shop - Big Sky Candy Car Wash - Splash Carwash Clothing Store - Ford’s Department Store Customer Service - Farmers State Bank

“We are so excited to have been chosen for Bitterroot’s Best Financial institution as well as Best Customer Service and Community Involvement, said Sara Waldbillig. “It means so much that our friends, neighbors and customers took the time to vote for us and we are extremely honored and proud to hold the title in these three categories. We really owe these successes to our amazing employees. Without them, we wouldn’t be the business that we are. Not only do they work hard every day to exceed expectations, they are what make us part of the communities we call home.”

The fifth generation of the Groff/Clevidence family are poised to step into the family’s footsteps at the helm and in key roles at Farmers State Bank in the future.

Community Involved Business - Farmers State Bank Computer Repair - Cybernet 1/Hamilton Computer Service Convenience Store - Corvallis Merc Day Care - Bitterroot Early Learning Center Family Friendly Restaurant- Coffee Cup

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Fishing Headquarters - Anglers Roost, Florist - Flower Happy Furniture Store - Bitterroot Furniture Garden Supply/Nursery - K&S Nursery Golf Course - Hamilton Golf Club Gun Store/Shop - Bob Ward’s and Sons Hardware/Home Improvement Evans Ace Hardware Health & Fitness Gym - Iron Horse Athletic Club Insurance Agent Valley United Insurance Jewelry Store - Mikesell’s Fine Jewelry Landscaper - Vern’s Landscaping

“A sincere thank you to all the folks who helped us become Best of the Bitterroot Landscape Contractor 2018. Each day as the sun rises, we strive to bring color and beautiful hardscaping, into your world!!! Thank you for this honor.” Vern, Nancy, Lucas and crew bitterroot’s best fishing headquarters, angler’s roost

820 West Main Street, Hamilton www.bigskyeyecare.com

Thanks for voting us Bitterroot’s Best Eye Doctor 2017!

bitterroot’s best fishing headquarters, angler’s roost

New Patients and Emergencies Welcome Call 363-2020

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We would like to thank everyone who Voted us Bitterroots Best

Motorcycle/ATV Dealer

bitterroot’s best landscaper, vern’s landscaping

We appreciate your business We live in the ‘ Best’ valley with the ‘ Best’ people From your friends at

619 Highway 93 North • Hamilton, MT 363-3433

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BITTERROOTS BEST ANNUAL FESTIVAL/EVENT

jonna swartz with bitterroot’s best new business, roam hot yoga

Liquor Store - Cheers Lodging - Bitterroot River Inn Motorcycle/ A tv Dealer - Al’s Cycle New Business Opened Within Year Roam Hot Yoga

“This award has to be shared with all of those who show up for class every week and make the hot studio possible - thanks for your support and your dedication!” said Jonna Swartz, certified instructor and personal trainer

New Car Dealer - Mildenberger Motors

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See you at the Brewfest July 28th!

For more information check out our website or email us bitterrootchamber.com localinfo@bvchamber.com

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Hamilton Physical Therapy

We are honored to have been voted “best” in 2 categories!

Best Physical Therapist Christoper Andersen, MPT, OCS Chris is the fourth therapist from our practice that has been voted “Best Physical Therapist”. Chris joined the Hamilton Physical Therapy staff in April 2004 and has continued his career with our company as part owner at Corvallis Physical Therapy. He has over 16 years of experience and demonstrates clinical excellence with all his patients.

We are pleased that Chris has been recognized for his clinical expertise and professionalism.

Best Employer On behalf of our partners, we would like to thank all of our team members for choosing us for this award. We are humbled daily by our team’s curiosity, creativity, intelligence, attitude, and genuine care for our patients and our company. We will continue to provide our team members with the highest level of training, compensation, flexibility, and professional satisfaction possible.

bitterroot’s best pet care/boarding, daly dog care

To our community, thank you for all of your support over the past 20 years. Our practice has continued to grow through your loyalty. We pledge to continue to improve in all areas of clinical practice, service, and community involvement.

If you are in need of rehabilitation services, please visit us online at www.hamiltonpt.com, call our main office at 375.0980, or visit one of our 8 locations: Hamilton Physical Therapy-Fairgrounds Road Hamilton Physical Therapy-Canyons Athletic Club Darby Physical Therapy Corvallis Physical Therapy

Stevensville Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Specialists of Florence Frenchtown Physical Therapy Drummond Physical Therapy

Thank you again!

We are Honored to be Voted Bitterroot’s Best Dentist New Patients & Emergencies Welcome Most Insurances Accepted State-of-the-Art Office 710 N 1st St • Hamilton (Across from McDonalds)

406-375-1192 Visit us at canyonviewdental.com!

bitterroot’s best pet grooming, wags & woofs dog grooming

Non-Profit - Emma’s House Office Supplies - Paper Clip Pawn Shop - Bitterroot Trading Post Pest Control - Bug Off Pet Care/Boarding - Daly Dog Care

“It’s an honor to be selected,” Jon Decker said. “We love to give back to all the dog lovers in the Bitterroot Valley.”

Daly Dog Care has been in business over 5 years. Find out more about the Pet Care / Boarding and Grooming business at www.dalydogcare.com

Pet Grooming - Wags & Woofs Dog Grooming

Carolyn Frohlich, owner, and Dustin Oswalt (groomer in training) at Wags & Woofs Dog Grooming. “I’m amazed,” Frohlich said. “There are so many dog groomers in the valley - like Monica’s and Shear Delight. We have been doing this for almost four years.”

“Our customer service is outstanding,” Oswalt added.

“Plus, we love dogs.”

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bitterroot’s best salon, bittersweet salon max and tina coleman of bitterroot’s best real estate office, exit realty - hamilton

Pet Supply/Store - Wild About Pets Pharmacy/Drug Store - Bitterroot Drug Property Management - Cardinal Properties Ranch Supply Store - Murdoch’s Ranch Supply Real Estate Office - Exit Realty, Hamilton

Max Coleman: “We worked hard to get to where we are at. What we do is giving buyers and sellers the best chance for success. It’s about having the tools, technology and

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culture. We’ve been at it 12 years here - were the first Exit Realty in the state and are also the regional owners. We sell the franchises.”

“We manage to have good people - good agents are born great agents are trained - it is constant training because the technology moves so fast. We honored and proud to be chosen”

Restaurant - Spice of Life Salon - Bitter Sweet Salon

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for voting us Bitterroot’s Best Wine Selection 375-5903 • 305 W Main St., Hamilton thewinecavemt.com

Farmers Market et Co-op 961-0004

hamiltonfarmersmarket.org

Thanks to all the “people watching people” for making our Market the BEST!

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We thank everyone for voting us

Bitterroot’s Best Organic Food Selection

We appreciate your Business and loyalty bitterroot’s best thrift store, ravalli services

The Little Red House

Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store - Bob Wards Supermarket - Super 1 Foods Tax Preparations - H & R Block Thrift Store - Ravalli Services

910 North 1st, Hamilton • 363-1626 M-F: 9am-6pm Sat.: 9am-5:30pm

“We are honored that the community has voted Ravalli Services Thrift Store as the best thrift store in the Bitterroot,” said Jessica Warnken, Executive Director of Ravalli Services Corporation. “We would like to thank our community for donating and shopping which helps Ravalli Services provide vocational and residential supports to people with disabilities.”

Voted Bitterroot’s Best

• Asian Food • Seafood

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday

3:00PM to 9:00PM

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363-0600

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Tire Store Jerry Wessels Tire Center Towing - Wimp’s Unique Gifts Robbins on Main Used Car Dealer Quality Used Cars & Trucks of Hamilton Wine Selection Wine Cave Thank you to all our readers who voted this year. See you in 2019! bitterroot’s best used car dealer, quality used cars & trucks of hamilton

Bitterroot Valley

Market LEADER

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From our family to yours, thanks for voting us Bitterroot’s Best Domestic Car Mechanic Foreign Car Mechanic We will work to keep your trust and confidence

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Helping you find a house to make your home

A warm thank you to our owners, tenants and vendors.

YOU are the Best!

320 S Second Hamilton, MT 59840 Ph 406-363-4430 Fax 406-363-4432 www.cardinalproperties.net info@cardinalproperties.net

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375-0088

Voted “Bitterroots Best Realtor!”

Bitterroot Valley Top Producer Bitterroot Valley Native

A Leader In Online and National Marketing Brooke DeVries, Broker/Owner • 375-0088 www.BrookeDeVries.com

Bitterroot’s Best 2018 Winners

FACES IN THE CROWD Actor/Actress Artist Attorney Author Barber Bartender Chiropractor Coach Contractor Dentist Domestic Car Mechanic Employer Eye Doctor Foreign Car Mechanic Hair Stylist Massage Therapist Musician/Band Nail Tech Personal Trainer Pest Control Pet Care/Boarding Pet Supply Store Photographer Physical Therapist Physician Realtor Reporter/Valley Voice Teacher Veterinarian Volunteer/Hero Waiter/Waitress PLACES TO GO Day Hike Dog Walking Spot Horseback Riding Trail Mountain Bike Trail Anniversary Spot Annual Festival/Event Best Day Trip First Date Spot Historical Spot Outdoor Dining Place To Eat Solo Place To Mingle If Single Place To People Watch Weekend Getaway FOOD & RESTAURANTS Appetizer Asian Food Atsmosphere Bakery Breakfast Budget Lunch Burger Business Lunch Coffee/Espresso Shop Deli Dessert Donuts Fine Dining Mexican Micro Brewery Organic Food Selection Pizza Prime Rib Restaurant Service Romantic Dining Salad Sandwich Seafood

Ravalli Republic, Sunday, June 24, 2018 - 39 Soup Mara Luther Steak Steve Wilson Vegetarian Jennifer Lint NIGHTLIFE Dale Burk Bar Mark Trotter Casino Jaime Ann Triolo at CT’s in Corvallis Friday Night Spot Dr. Gilbert Roberts Happy Hour Jason Wilcox & Dave Kearns Live Music Schrock Construction Margarita Canyon View Dental Sports Bar Reliance Auto Stiff Drink Hamilton Physical Therapy BUSINESSES Big Sky Eye Care Alternative Medicine Reliance Auto Art Gallery Cassie Hackel at Cowgirl’s Corner Assisted Living Residence Eve Meng at Perfect Touch Massage Auction/Estate Sales Joan Zen Auto Body/Repair Shop Hahn McNeely & Kayt Taylor Bed & Breakfast June Jessop at the Iron Horse Beer Selection Bug Off Book Store Bitterroot Kennels Bike Shop Wild About Pets Candy Shop Sarah Cox Car Wash Chris Andersen at Corvallis PT Clothing Store Nicolett Weston at Family Medicine Ctr Community Involved Business Brooke DeVries Computer Repair Perry Backus Convenience Store Brittany Hayes & Birch Fett Customer Service Valley Pet Clinic Day Care Ryan Nelson, Corvallis Volunteer Fireman Family Friendly Restaurant Michelle Cole at The Edge Financial Institution Fishing Headquarters Blodgett Canyon Florist Hieronymous Park Furniture Store Bass Creek Trailhead Garden Supply/Nursery Lake Como Golf Course Spice Of Life Gun Store Bitterroot Brewfest Hardware/Home Improvement Lake Como Health & Fitness Gym Bitter Root Brewing Insurance Agent Daly Mansion Jewelry Store The Edge Landscaper River Rising Liquor Store Bitter Root Brewing Lodging Hamilton Farmers Market Motorcycle/Atv Dealer Lake Como New Business Opened Within a Year New Car Dealer Bitter Root Brewing Non-Profit 2nd Street Sushi Office Supplies Nap’s Bar & Grill Pawn Shop Red Rooster Pest Control The Kitchen Pet Care/Boarding River Rising Pet Grooming Nap’s Bar & Grill Pet Supply Bouilla Pharmacy Big Creek Coffee Roasters Property Management Back Door Deli Ranch Supply Store Sundance Cheesecake Cafe Real Estate Office Hamilton Marketplace Restaurant Spice Of Life Salon Fiesta En Jalisco Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store Higherground Brewing Supermarket Rainbow’s End Tax Preparation Higherground Brewing Thrift Store Victor Steakhouse Tire Store The Edge Towing Spice Of Life Unique Gifts Higherground Brewing Used Car Dealer River Rising Wine Selection 2nd Street Sushi

Higherground Brewing The Wild Mare Bitter Root Brewing Rainbow Bar The Edge Higherground Brewing The Edge Bitter Root Brewing Fiesta En Jalisco The Edge The Edge Classical Acupuncture & Herbal Pharmacies Art Focus Sapphire Lutheran Homes Swanson’s Estate Sales Wimp’s The Darby Bitter Root Brewing Chapter 1 Book Store Red Barn Bicycles Big Sky Candy Splash Car wash Ford’s Department Store Farmers State Bank Cybernet 1/Hamilton Computer Service Corvallis Merc Farmers State Bank Bitterroot Early Learning Center Coffee Cup Farmers State Bank Anglers Roost Flower Happy Bitterroot Furniture K & S Nursery Hamilton Golf Club Bob Ward & Sons Evans Ace Hardware Iron Horse Athletic Club Valley United Insurance Mikesell’s Fine Jewelry Vern’s Landscaping Cheers Bitterroot River Inn Al’s Cycle Roam Hot Yoga Mildenberger Motors Emma’s House Paper Clip Bitterroot Trading Post Bug Off Daly Dog Care Wags & Woofs Dog Grooming Wild About Pets Bitterroot Drug Cardinal Properties Murdoch’s Ranch Supply Exit Realty in Hamilton Spice Of Life Bittersweet Salon Bob Ward & Sons Super 1 Foods H & R Block Ravalli Services Jerry Wessels Tire Center Wimp’s Robbins On Main Quality Used Cars & Trucks Of Hamilton Wine Cave

Voted Bitterroot’s Best

Waitress-Michelle Cole, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Service, Casino, Happy Hour, Sports Bar and Stiff Drink