Readers' Choice 2016

2016 LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS

READERS’ CHOICE A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

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Service is the Difference...

READERS’ CHOICE

WE GET IT!

GOLD AWARD

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We are grateful to our customers for voting us gold again!

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AVENUE TIRE & SERVICE, INC. 5797 West US 10, Ludington

231-843-3414

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32 Years of Proudly Serving Our Area

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JOHN GILLIES

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THANKS, READERS!

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS!

A YOU’RE

✔ BEST WEBSITE: ludingtondailynews.com - Gold BEST WEBSITE: ✔ BEST PHOTOGRAPHER: Jeff Kiessel - Bronze BEST PHOTOGRAPHER: ✔ BEST NEWSPAPER: Ludington Daily News Gold BEST NEWSPAPER:

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Auto Parts Store

Favorites for the car

Gold: Urka Auto Center Silver: Auto Value of Ludington

Place to Buy a New Vehicle

Car Wash Gold: West Coast Car Wash & Detail Center Silver: Chesapeake Bays

Gold: Urka Auto Center Silver: Watson Ludington

Bronze: AutoZone

Bronze: Great Lakes Ford Lincoln

Auto Repair

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Gold: Midas Auto Service

Place to Buy a Used Vehicle

Silver: Urka Auto Center

Gold: Urka Auto Center

Bronze: Shade Tree Mechanic

Silver: VanderHaag Car Sales

Bronze: Speedy Car Wash

Oil Change Gold: Midas Auto Service Silver: Urka Auto Center Bronze: Great Lakes Ford Lincoln

The Quinn family would like to thank you for voting Cabin Fever Round Lake Resort one of your

FAVORITE PLACES to CAMP!

2016

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READERS’ CHOICE READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

6503 E. Sugar Grove Rd.,Fountain, MI 49410

SILVER AWARD

(231) 462-3990 www.cabinfevermi.com

Many READERS’ CHOICE Thanks!

2016

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MIKE AND SUE SKOOG

www.skoogheatingncooling.com

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Doughnuts

SILVER AWARD

Sweets

HOW SWEET IT IS!

SILVER AWARD

It is a great honor to be awarded the Silver Medal for Best Heating & Cooling.

We look forward to bringing you the best in 2017!

2016

name you need to kno w...

1910

heating & cooling

1102 S. MADISON, LUDINGTON, MI PH: 231-845-6302 FAX: 231-845-6904

We’ve raised the bar on dessert with our fresh and delicious donut treats! Fresh Gourmet Flavors & Your Favorite Classics Fresh Baked Breads • Rolls • Muffins Hot Dog & Hamburger Buns • Doughnuts • Cookies Turnovers • Coffee • Tea and much more!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 5 AM-8 PM

McDonald’s PRECINCT SINCE 1898

Corner of James & Dowland, Downtown Ludington, MI

843-9495

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Buy Tires

Best Lumber Yard

Gold: Steve’s Tire & Automotive Service Silver: Midas Auto Service

Body Shop

Bronze: Tire It Wholesale

Gold: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail Silver: Dean’s Auto Body, Inc.

Towing Service Gold: Quinn’s Tires & Tows Inc. Silver: Fiers Towing & Recovery LLC

to our loyal customers for voting us your favorite carpet cleaning service.

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Pro-Master Jason Muralt (owner & operator) Carpet Cleaning Call Today! 231-757-9061

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

Proud to bring you the best quality service and price!

Think...

For your next project!

Ludington, MI

2323 West US Hwy. 10

231-757-9000

carterlumber.com

Thanks For Voting Us Gold

Bronze: Bendict-Shilander Collision

Bronze: Abrahamson’s Towing

THANK YOU

Thank You Mason County

2016

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Service, Smiles and Good Times W. US 10 SPARTAN WEST BOWLING CENTER 2253 Ludington & BEAMER’S RESTAURANT 231-757-2391

Thank You!

2016

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

Congratulations to Professor of Mathematics Paul Drelles for his selection as the Silver Medal winner for Best Teacher and for his continuing commitment to providing a quality education to West Shore Community College students.

Thank you for selecting the Performing Arts Series as the Bronze Medal winner for Best Entertainment. For over 30 years, the Series has showcased artists and performers from the Midwest and Michigan, as well as artists with national and international reputations.

West Shore Community College 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville 231-845-6211 • 800-848-9722 • westshore.edu

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Gift/ Novelty Shop Gold: Mariellen’s Hallmark Silver: Wolf’s Den Bronze: AGS Something Different

Thank You

for all your support

Mason County’s #1 Appliance Store for the 18th year!!

2016

Shopping favorites

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Place to Buy Men’s Clothing

Antiques & Collectibles

Gold: Peebles Department Store

Gold: Cole’s Antiques Villa

Silver: Meijer, Inc.

Silver: Tell Me A Story Bronze: Sunset Bay Antiques

Place to buy Women’s Clothing

Place to Buy Christmas Gifts

Gold: Peebles Department Store

Gold: Mariellen’s Hallmark

Silver: Maurices

Silver: Walmart

Bronze: Meijer, Inc.

Bronze: Meijer

Whirlpool® 33-inch wide Top-Freezer Refrigerator - EZ 20.5 cu. ft.

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Whirlpool® 6.4 cu. ft. Freestanding Electric Range WFE540H0EW

• LED Interior Lighting • Framless Glass Shelves • Clear Door Bins

• Counter Depth Range • Fan Convection Cooking • Easy Wipe Ceramic Glass

Whirlpool® ENERGY STAR® Qualified Dishwasher WDF320PADW

Whirlpool® 3.5 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Top Load Washer - WTW4715EW Whirlpool® 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Cool Down Cycle - WED4915EW

• AccuSense® Soil Sensor • 1 Hour Wash Cycle • High Temp Wash

• Auto Water Levels • Heavy Duty Cycle • Bulky Items/Sheets Cycle • 12 Dryer Cycles • Advanced Moisture Censor • Interior Light

2016 Cards

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Hours: Mon thru Fri 9am - 5pm • Sat 9am - 3pm Sun. Closed • 843-9531 GECAF FINANCING • 612 S. Washington, Ludington • SERVICE AFTER THE SALE FREE INSTALLATION & Removal of old units (except built in items & gas products. This service is available at an extra cost)

Cards

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Grocery Store Gold: Meijer, Inc. Silver: Shop-N-Save Bronze: Walmart

Convenience Store Gold: Northside Market Silver: Wesco Bronze: Hamlin Grocery

THANK YOU

Print Shop

Mason County for Voting Rite Aid One of Your Favorite Pharmacies!

Gold: Kwik Print Plus Silver: Business Print

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

“With Us It’s Personal!”

Bronze: Staples

RITE AID PHARMACIES 936 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington

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231-845-7332

QUINNS TIRES & TOWS, INC.

Place to Buy Craft Items Gold: Walmart Silver: Meijer, Inc. Bronze: Textile-Lakeside

2016

ting Our Sincere Thanks for Vo Us Gold Towing and Silver Mechanic (Bill)

Ed Anderson - Owner

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

2016

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

2292 W. US 10 Ludington, MI 49431

231-757-9262 • 231-843-3877 • 1-800-216 6887 • Fax: 231-757-4462

Thank You!

Thanks for voting for

Thank you for voting Donna Nickelson your Top Bartender! And thank you for voting Albert Padron one of the best waiters!

2016

2016

GOLD AWARD

BRONZE AWARD

READERS’ CHOICE READERS’ CHOICE 502 West Loomis Street, Ludington

“Best Pizza”

for the 14th straight year!

Thanks for your patronage. Present these coupons on your next visits to your Hometown Pizza Hut.

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Off

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Free Delivery $10.00 Minimum Order Expires Oct. 31, 2016

5953 West US 10 ❘ (231) 843-2542 ❘ www.pizzahut.com

231.843.9555

Brenda and Ed would like to THANK YOU for voting us your FAVORITE BURGER in the Reader’s Choice Awards. We have tried very hard to provide a quality product at a reasonable price and obviously you have noticed!

2016

124 S. Main St. Scottville

231-613-0161

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

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SHOPPING FAVORITES Archery Store Gold: Captain Chuck’s Inc. Silver: BullsEye Archery Bronze: Dunham’s Sports

Place to Buy Jewelry Gold: Meijer Silver: Lakeshore Coins & Expressions Jewelry of Ludington Bronze: Walmart

Place to Buy Christmas Trees

Kids Store

Gold: Needlefast Evergreens Inc.

Gold: ABC Kidz/ Purple Monkey Silver: Walmart Bronze: Peebles

Silver: Paul’s Tree Farm

Bridal Shop

Bronze: Ewings

Gold: A Bride’s Time

Place to Buy Propane

Silver: A Stitch In Time

Gold: Ziehm LP Gas Silver: Fischer LP Gas Company Bronze: Blarney Castle Oil & Propane

Thanks For Voting!

2016

Place to Buy Art

Gold: Todd & Brad Reed Photography Gallery Silver: West Shore Art Fair Bronze: A M Gallery

Place to Buy Pool Supplies

Appliance Store

Gold: Gunberg’s Appliances, Inc. Silver: Lowe’s Bronze: Home Depot

Thank You All!

READERS’ CHOICE

PIPER TAX AND ACCOUNTING, LLC 1975 S. PM Hwy., Ludington

843-1040

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

GOLD AWARD

We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future!

Gold: Pool & Spa Center Silver: Walmart Bronze: Dunham’s Sports

For choosing us as the Gold Medal Winner for Cappuccino and Coffee.

We really appreciate your support and will continue to provide you the very best.

1975 S. PM Hwy., Suite 2, Ludington

(231) 425-4488

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Place to Buy Furniture Gold: Lindsay’s Furniture

Place to Buy Lawn & Garden Equipment Gold: Lowe’s

Silver: Lundquist’s Furniture

Silver: Seymour’s Sales & Service

Bronze: Holden’s Home Emporium Inc.

Bronze: Tractor Supply Company

Place to Buy Paint

Place to Buy Flooring

Gold: Ludington Paint & Glass Company Silver: Sherwin-Williams Company Bronze: Lowe’s

Gold: Easy Living Flooring Silver: Lowe’s

Consignment Shop

Place to Buy a Mattress

Gold: Cedar Chest

Gold: Lindsay’s Furniture

Silver: My Sister’s Closet

Silver: Lundquist’s Furniture

Bronze: ABC Kidz

Bronze: Mattress Max & Home Furnishings

Thank you READERS’ CHOICE for Voting us #1 Pizza 2016

GOLD AWARD

Bronze: Coopers Floor Covering Service

971 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI • 843-2852 Quality Pizza, Quality People, Since 1984

Thank You!

2016

READERS’ CHOICE

Congratulations Allie Kessel for being named The Gold Medal Teacher. Mason County Eastern is PROUD to have Allie Kessel as our K-12 Music teacher.

We are Cardinal BEST, We are Cardinal PROUD, We are Mason County Eastern.

Mason County Eastern 18 S. Main Custer

231-757-3733

Chef THANK YOU! John's

Sincere Thanks!

For voting us Gold for the Best Convenience Store!

231.843.4460

Specialty Meat Market & Deli

GOLD AWARD

Corner of N. Washington & Bryant Rd. Open Daily 8 am-10 pm

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Bakery & Cafe

2016 We appreciate being voted your favorite READERS’ CHOICE GOLD place for lunch!

AWARD

110 W Filer St, Ludington, MI 49431 · (231) 843-3327

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Thank you for voting us Gold Award Recipient for favorite Landscaper. The growth we’ve experienced over the years is because of customers like you who rely on us to deliver dependable, quality service. We value your trust and we’ll do our best to continue to provide the level of service you deserve.

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

3091 N. US31, Scottville, MI 49454 3021 Schoedel Rd., Manistee, MI 49660

231-757-3850 231-398-9900

Thank You!

2016

READERS’ CHOICE

Real Estate Agent

SILVER AWARD

2016

2016

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READERS’ CHOICE

SILVER AWARD

Thank you Mason County for voting us into the Best of the Best!!

From all of us at CENTURY 21 Bayshore Real Estate

BRONZE AWARD

Sandy Lovewell

Tanya Lesinski

Secretary

Real Estate Agent

Congratulations Sandy! All of us here at CENTURY 21 Bayshore are extremely proud of Sandy and her commitment to not only our office staff, but also her dedication to customer service! Well Deserved!

It is an honor to receive this award and a privilege to serve this community!

Thank you!

MAKING CUSTOMER SERVICE OUR #1 PRIORITY! Bayshore Real Estate

325 S. Brye Rd. | Ludington, MI 49431 | 231-845-0363 | www.Century21Bayshore.com

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PERSONAL FAVORITES OF 2016 Police Officer

Gold: Clay Olmstead Silver: Tracy Thompson Bronze: Ryan Glanville

Gold: Kim Cole - Mason County Sheriff Silver: John Gillies - MC Mounted Bronze: Mark Barnett - Ludington Police Chief

Firefighter Gold: Dale Larr - Scottville Fire Dept.

Silver: Jerry Funk - Ludington Fire Dept.

Bronze: Kevin Burgess - PM Fire Dept.

Attorney

Photographer Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole Dale Larr

Gold: Todd & Brad Reed

Allie Kessel

Silver: Sue Brown Bronze: Jeff Kiessel

(800) 974­2020 www.RiemerEyeCenter.com __________________________

Ludington Manistee Shelby Cadillac

2016

READERS’ CHOICE

Thank You!

CALL OR STOP IN FOR AN APPLICATION

GOLD AWARD

Thank you for voting us, Best of the Best!

Equal Housing Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity

LONGFELLOW TOWERS 301 E. Court St. Ludington, MI 49431-1767 Phone: (231) 845-7900 TTY/TDD711

Teacher Gold: Allie Kessel (MCE) Silver: Paul Drelles (WSCC) & Ann Sleeman (LAS) tie Bronze: Cindy Hill (LAS)

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Our deepest gratitude to all who voted us Gold Medal Winner for Best Retirement Community.

Thank you!

It is an honor.

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Accountant / CPA Gold: Piper Tax & Accounting LLC Silver: Claire, Massie & Company CPA Bronze: Cameron Accounting & Tax Service

Financial Advisor Gold: Brian Madl Silver: Mike Heckman Bronze: Richard Ruba

Contractor Gold: Thalman Construction

Personal Favorites

Heating & Cooling Contractor

Bronze: Malliet Construction

Gold: Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, LLC Silver: Skoog Heating & Cooling, LLC Bronze: Chris Carr Mechanical

Mechanic

Car Salesperson

Silver: Steve Vandervest

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Gold: Jim Matthews - Shade Tree Mechanic Silver: Bill - Quinn’s Tires & Towing Inc. Bronze: Curt Jolly - Master Muffler

Gold: Chris VanderHaag - VanderHaag Car Sales Silver: Matt Urka - Urka Auto Center Bronze: Paul Boyd - Urka Auto Center

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PERSONAL FAVORITES Waitress / Waiter

Real Estate Agent

Gold: Pamela Buck Lighthouse Realty Silver: Jamie Loney Lighthouse Realty Bronze: Tanya Lesinski Century 21-Bayshore

Gold: Allie VanderHaag - Big Boy Restaurant Silver: Kayla Miston Jamesport Brewing Co. Bronze: Padron - PM Steamers

Bartender

Manicurist

Gold: Donna Nickelson - PM Steamers Silver: Barb - Riley’s Grille & Tavern Bronze: Charlie - Charlie’s Bar

Gold: Amanda Kozicki Silver: Tricia - Salon 22 Bronze: Erica McCarthy

Hairstylist

Gold: Angie Dodson - Shears Coiffures Silver: Kinzie Spencer - Jamie’s Beauty Bank & Michelle Thomas (tie) Bronze: Nicole Foster - Fiesta Hair & Tanning

Pet Groomer

Gold: 4 Pawz Pet Salon & Boutique Silver: Waggin’ Tails Bronze: Hidden Howllow

THANKS FOR THE VOTE!

Pizza Delivery Person Gold: Cameron Patterson - Hungry Howies Silver: Theresa Knizacky - Pizza Hut Bronze: Bill Cerchiori

Barber

DJ

Gold: Tom’s Silver: Andy’s Barber Shop Bronze: Family Barber Shop

Gold: Adam Knudsen Silver: Zack Edwards Bronze: Danny V

What an honor...

...and blessing it is to get this award. A huge THANK YOU to all who voted for me! It wouldn’t have been possible without all of our awesome customers we’ve had over the last 19 years, THANK YOU! A great mechanic needs a great support staff and at Shadetree Mechanic we have a staff second to none!

THANKS GUYS!

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Favorite Restaurant

GOLD AWARD

GOLD AWARD

Favorite Place for Breakfast

Favorite Waitress Allie VanderHaag

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SILVER AWARD

Favorite Boss Donna Helminak

Jim Mathews voted FAVORITE MECHANIC

BRONZE AWARD

Favorite Place for Lunch

Ludington Big Boy® 5275 U.S. 10 • (231) 843-7670

BRONZE AWARD

The Shadetree Mechanic voted one of the TOP AUTO REPAIR SHOPS

HADE TREE MECHANI S E C TH AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR

4990 Progress Drive (behind Haworth on 6th St.) • stmechanic@hotmail.com • 845-1412

Visit our Website www.The-Shadetree-Mechanic.com ... Make an appointment ONLINE!!!

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Thanks

for your vote!

It is an honor to be awarded the gold medal in Lawn and Garden and Lumber; silver medal in Flooring; silver medal in Appliances and the bronze medal for Paint. Thank you.

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2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

4460 West US 10, Ludington

231-480-5100

Thank you for Making us Your First Choice for Heating and Cooling!

Service & Installation for

• Gas Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters • Duct Cleaning • Fireplaces • Humidifiers •Gas Logs • Heat Pumps • Air Conditioners

FREE ESTIMATES

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

HANKWITZ HEATING, COOLING, & DUCT CLEANING LLC

NEW CONSTRUCTION and REMODELS

Mason County’s Local Heil Heating & Cooling Systems Dealer for over 30 years

231-843-2809 • 609 S. Washington Ave. Ludington

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FAVORITES: Technology Internet Provider

Computer Service Store

Gold: Charter Communications

Gold: DMC Unlimited

Silver: Syncwave LLC

Silver: Staples

Bronze: Carr Communications

Bronze: STS Computers

Computer Supply Store

Cell Service

Gold: DMC Unlimited

Gold: Verizon Wireless

Silver: Staples

Silver: AT&T Brightlinks Wireless

Bronze: STS Computers

Bronze: Sprint Store By Basic PCS

Thank You Voters!

2016

It Is Truly An Honor To Again Be Awarded The Gold Medal In The Readers’ Choice Awards.

Thanks For Being Such Great Customers & Thanks For Voting For Us.

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

604 E. Tinkham Ave. | Ludington | 843-2554 | www.dmcunlimited.com

Thank you! We appreciate your trust in us!

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY

Outstanding Service Oustanding Results...

Year after Year!

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Buy and Sell With Confidence Call Your LIGHTHOUSE REALTY TEAM Today!

231-845-7500 • goLighthouseRealty.com

Congratulations to Lighthouse Team Member....

Congratulations to Lighthouse Team Member....

PAMELA BUCK 231-690-3188

JAMIE LONEY 231-794-9740

2016

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GOLD AWARD

SILVER AWARD

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Place for Breakfast

Food Favorites

Gold: Big Boy Restaurant Silver: Brenda’s Harbor Cafe Bronze: House of Flavors

Place for Lunch Gold: Chef John’s Bakery & Cafe Silver: House of Flavors Bronze: Big Boy Restaurant

Restaurant

Bronze: Jamesport Brewing Co.

SILVER AWARD

2016 Thank you for voting us the #1 Tire Dealer READERS’ CHOICE in Mason County!

GOLD AWARD

615 W First St., Scottville (231) 757-9570

Gold: Scotty’s Silver: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grille & Bar

Silver: Scotty’s

READERS’ CHOICE

STEVE’S TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, LLC

Place for Dinner

Gold: Big Boy Restaurant

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Bronze: Jamesport Brewing Co.

We Treat Everyone Like Family

Thanks for Voting Us Silver for Best Insurance Agency!

“Trust all of your insurance needs to our team of professionals” 3 Offices To Serve You: LUDINGTON: 119 S. Rath Ave. 845-1481 SCOTTVILLE: 201 S. Main St. 757-4743 MANISTEE: 1554 US-31 South 723-3500

www.smith-eddy.com

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Fast Food Restaurant

Place for Steak

Gold: McDonald’s Silver: Wendy’s Bronze: Burger King

Gold: Scotty’s Silver: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grille & Bar Bronze: Bungalow Inn

Place for a Burger Gold: Brenda’s Burgers Silver: The Grand Bronze: Burger King

Place for BBQ Ribs

Place for a Burrito Gold: The Grand Silver: El Rancho Bronze: Riley’s Grille & Tavern

Place to Get Pizza

Gold: The Q Smokehouse Silver: Applebee’s Bronze: Ron’s Place

Fish Fry Gold: Bortell’s Fisheries Silver: Johnny’s Restaurant Bronze: Scotty’s

Thank You for Your Votes!

Paradise Silver! island Tanning READERS’ CHOICE BEST & the hair 76 N. Jebavy Dr., LudingtonTANNING! • 231-843-7800 www.paradiseislandludington.com station LLC 2016

SILVER AWARD

Thank You!

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Gold: Chuck Wagon Pizza Silver: Pizza Hut Bronze: Hungry Howie’s

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

For voting us your Favorite Kids Store in the Reader’s Choice Awards.

845-7974

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

All Toys

Downtown Ludington 843-3734

Thank You To Our Customers For The Vote of Confidence.

To show our appreciation, mention you saw GOLD and we will take an additional 15% OFF your purchase! Now through November 2016

110 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington

We are so grateful (and proud) to have won the Silver Medal Award in Best Antiques. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patronage in 2016 and over the past years. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Tell Me A STory AnTiqueS

Silver Medal Best Fish Fry

JOHNNY'S 231-757-2585

US-10

Only 10 miles from Ludington

Thanks for your patronage.

Working hard to bring you our best.

THANK YOU

Thank you to our customers! We are gratefully honored to be chosen as this year's Gold Reader's Choice Award recipient for the category BEST AUTO BODY SHOP and also for voting Richard Dust as your Favorite Boss, Joni Potter as Favorite Secretary and Kevin Burgess as one of your Favorite Fireman!

Finest Quality Collision Repairs • Auto Detailing

Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail “Where The Detail Makes The Difference”

On US 10 in Scottville (Next to Wolf ’s Den)

(231) 936-2505

OFF

OCTOBER 1-31

123 E. Ludington Ave. 843-3734

Thanks to our loyal customers for awarding us a gold ribbon for BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP!

2016

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135 S. JEBAVY • LUDINGTON • 845-1367

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READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

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FOOD FAVORITES Place for Ice Cream Gold: House of Flavors Silver: Dairy Queen Bronze: Krave Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shoppe

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www.ludingtondailynews.com

Thanks For Your Vote!

Sweets & Treats

Look Your Best!

Gold: Kilwin’s & Sweet Apple Sue’s Silver: Cops & Doughnuts Bronze: Krave Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shoppe

Gold Medal – Best MassageTherapistPatty and Tanning Salon HAIR & NAIL STUDIO

Place to Buy Doughnuts

READERS’ CHOICE

3843 W. US-10, Ludington

GOLD AWARD

(231) 845-6597

Thank You Mason County

Gold: Cops & Doughnuts Silver: Wesco Bronze: Shop-N-Save

Place for Cappuccino

Place for a Cup

Gold: Riverflats Coffee & Tea Silver: Redolencia Coffee Bronze: Wesco

Gold: Riverflats Coffee & Tea Silver: Brenda’s Harbor Cafe Bronze: Book Mark

For voting us Gold Medal Winner for best auto salesman and Silver Medal Winner for best place to buy a used vehicle.

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

2016

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

We will continue working hard to service you in the future.

vander haag

Car Sales

1680 W. US-10, Scottville

Heartfelt Thanks!

2016

Thank you to all for your vote!

We proudly serve you and will continue to provide the very best in dental care.

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

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Come Check Out Our New Showroom

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Check out our new website: www.vanderhaagcarsales.com

Thank you for voting us #1

It is nice to be recognized as “The Best” but any doctor is only as good as the patients they attend to. Take care of your health because God wants you to enjoy his greatest gift...LIFE.

Dr. Lewis G. Squires Dr. Ashley Quinn Get Adjusted...Feel Better!!

“Smile Often, Speak Softly, And Always Have A Humble Heart”

414 US 10, Scottville

231-757-3356

Many Thanks

For your patronage and your votes for #1 Antiques Store.

Be sure to capture our experiences again soon.

We look forward to seeing you.

Sally & Jerry Cole

Nick P. Simone, DDS www.simonefamilydental.com

440 W. US 10, Scottville, MI 231-757-4411

Dedicated service since 1987 • 11 quality dealers

COLE’S ANTIQUES VILLA

120 N. Main, Scottville

Hours: May-October, Mon.-Sat. 10-5; Sunday 12-4 • Off season, closed Mon. & Tues.

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Hospital

Health Favorites

Gold: Spectrum Health of Ludington Silver: Mercy Health Ludington

Physician Silver: Allan Nelson, MD Bronze: John Cooney, DO

Gold: Simone Family Dental Silver: Forest Hills Family Dentistry Bronze: Burgardt Family Dentistry

Bronze: West Shore Medical Center

Gold: Ryan Family Practice

Dentist

Pharmacy Gold: Walgreens Pharmacy Silver: Rite Aid Pharmacy Bronze: Meijer Pharmacy

Optometrist/ Opthamalogist Gold: Riemer Eye Center Silver: West Shore Eye Care Bronze: Walmart Vision Center

Physical Therapist

Chiropractor

Gold: Carolyn O’Brien W. MI. Phys. Therapy Silver: Mary Lou Eppard

Gold: Squires Family Care Chiropractic

Bronze: Trisha Armstrong

Silver: Mark Yeck - Ludington Chiropractic Life Center Bronze: Jacob Seng - North Star Chiropractic

Our Employees Make Us The Best! ®

Making It Fun Since 1946!

Visit Us at www.floracraft.com or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/MakeItFun.FloraCraft 1 W. LongfeLLoW PLace, Ludington, Michigan 49431 Phone: (231) 845-5127 fax: (231) 845-0240

2016

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

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Boss

Business Favorites

Gold: Richard Dust-Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail Silver: Donna- Big Boy Restaurant Bronze: John Gillies- Midas Auto Insurance Agency Service Gold: Magee Insurance Group Silver: Smith & Eddy Insurance Secretary Bronze: Lenz-Balder Insurance Gold: Joni Potter- Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail Silver: Sandy Lovewell- Century Retirement Living 21 Bayshore Gold: Longfellow Towers Bronze: Lori SchummerSilver: Ludington Woods Community Mental Health Bronze: Sherman Oaks Apartments & Mano

Landscaping

Daycare

Gold: Larsen’s Landscaping Silver: Schmock’s Landscaping Bronze: Shillinger’s Landscaping 2016

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

Gold: Oaktree Academy Silver: Small Wonders Child Development Center Bronze: Elaine Snyder

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Assisted Living

Gold: Ludington Woods Silver: Village Manor of Ludington Bronze: Autumn Winds AFC

Hearing Aid Center

Gold: Hearing Health MI Massage Silver: Beltone Hearing Centers Gold: Patty Kersjo-Safari Sun Bronze: Miracle Ear Center & Tanning LLC & Dr. Beckrow- W. MI ENT (tie) Silver: Micah McCullough Bronze: Judith Dila-Energetic Bodywork by Judith Bank or Credit Union Gold: West Shore Bank Silver: Preferred Credit Union Bronze: Safe Harbor Credit Union

Jim Nickelson's

Fresh Cut Premium Quality Christmas Trees

Proudly providing high quality jewelry, watch repairs/batteries and coin collectibles to the area.

2016

READERS’ CHOICE

Ludington

GOLD AWARD

Office: 231-425-4180 • Toll Free: 877-740-8364 Tues.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-3

Thanks!

2016

Gold Salon • Bronze Tanning READERS’ CHOICE Kinzie Silver Hairstylist

Jamie’s Beauty Bank

GOLD AWARD

2351 E. US 10, Custer, MI 49405

231-757-9440

Thank You for Voting us your Number 1 Place for Christmas Trees!

4075 Hansen Rd., Ludington • 845-6383 • 845-6746

210 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI (Across from Post Office)

It is such an honor to receive the awards.

We look forward to bringing you our best everyday!

Gold: Longfellow Towers Silver: Ludington Woods Living Center Bronze: Sherman Oaks Apartments & Mano

Gold: Michigan Mobile Home Silver: Pine Grove Bronze: Holiday Village

Lakeshore Coins & expressions JeweLry

Heartfelt

Retirement Living

Manufactured Homes

Many Thanks!

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1 1/4 mile North of Ludington Ave. on Jebavy 2 miles East on Rasmussen Rd/Hansen Rd, South side.

THANK YOU! 2016

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

2016

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

Place Coffee 2nd Place d n 2 t s a f k Brea

Open at 5am Daily

316 S. James St. • Downtown Ludington • 231-845-7434 Open Daily 5 am to 2 pm www.brendasharborcafe.com

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Carpet Cleaning

Marina

Gold: Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning Silver: Ludington Carpet Cleaning Gold: Harbor View Marina Silver: Ludington Boat Club Bronze: Servpro of Manistee, Bronze: Ludington Yacht Club Ludington & Cadillac & Abrahamson Marine (tie)

Boat Dealer

Gold: U-Win Motorsports LLC Silver: JC Marine Inc. Bronze: Lakeshore Motor Sports

Lumber Company

Gold: Lowe’s Silver: Carter Lumber Company Bronze: Standard Lumber

Boat Supplies Gold: U-Win Motorsports LLC Silver: JC Marine Inc. Bronze: Lakeshore Motor Sports

Casino

Gold: Little River Casino & Resort Silver: Soaring Eagle Bronze: Gunn Lake Casino

Tanning Salon

Gold: Safari Sun & Tanning LLC Silver: Paradise Island Tanning & The Hair Station LLC Bronze: Jamie’s Beauty Bank

Congratulations to Safe Harbor Credit Union employees Christi Helminiak, Gold Ribbon Winner and Jordan Walicki Silver Ribbon Winner for "Best Teller"!

Bowling Alley

Gold: Spartan West Silver: Park Lanes

Golf Course

Hotel

Gold: Nova Motel Silver: Holiday Inn Express Bronze: Stearns Hotel

Bar

Gold: Lakeside Links Golf Course Silver: Lincoln Hills Golf Club Bronze: Hemlock Golf Club

Many Thanks!

Gold: Sportsman’s Silver: The Mitten Bronze: Charlie’s Bar

2016

READERS’ CHOICE BRONZE AWARD

We are proud to provide the best in Auto Body Repair.

Over 70 Years Serving Mason County and the Surrounding Area..

BENEDICTS AUTO CENTER 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:

203 S. Main, Scottville • 702 S. James, Ludington

231.613.4111

Deliciously Good News…

2016

Thanks!

READERS’ CHOICE To Our Customers For honoring SILVER AWARD

us with the Silver Award for

BEST ICE CREAM in Mason County

Thank you to all our loyal members for your "VOTE" of Confidence in Safe Harbor Credit Union, Awarded Bronze Ribbon for best Bank/Credit Union. We appreciate your business!

We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to serving you next year.

LUDINGTON

YOUR Success is OUR Success We Belong to you 1200 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington • 231/843.2323 • www.safeharborcu.org

DAIRY QUEEN 66 S. Pere Marquette Highway, Ludington

(231) 845-5611

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Website

Thank You

Newspaper

Gold: www.ludingtondailynews.com Gold: Ludington Daily News Silver: www.pureludington.com Silver: Grand Rapids Press Bronze: www.beaconministries.com Bronze: Detroit Free Press

2016

Place for Entertainment

Flower Shop

Gold: Harbor Cinemas Silver: Little River Casino & Resort Bronze: West Shore Community College

Gold: Bela Flora Silver: Beads & Blooms Bronze: Shop-N-Save

Place to Work

Place to Work Out

Gold: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail Silver: FloraCraft Corporation Bronze: Urka Auto Center, Inc.

Gold: America’s Fitness Center Silver: West Shore Community College Bronze: Ludington Athletic Club

Real Estate Agency

Gold: Lighthouse Realty Silver: Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate Bronze: Greenridge Realty Inc.

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We take pride in providing the best care possible to your loved one. Thank you for voting us best Assisted Living Community and Retirement Living.

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

502 N. Sherman St., Ludington, Michigan 49431 www.ludingtonwoods.com

2016

231.845.6100 Ludington Woods

ASSISTED lIVING & SpEcIAlIzED MEMory cArE

Our Sincere Thanks!

For voting us one of the best

OICE READERS’ONCH ZE

Heating, A/C & Duct Cleaning

BR AWARD

SCOTTVILLE, MI

(231) 757-2102

THANK YOU! It’s your life. Hear it happen.

One in six people is affected by hearing loss from exposure to prolonged loud noises.†

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!

$2 per Pack Hearing Aid Batteries

50% OFF

UP TO

MSRP

on any new pair of digital hearing aids!

Limit 4 Packs Per Customer. Expires 10/31/16.

Expires 10/31/16.

Lifetime Service • Best Price Guarantee • Most Insurances Accepted

Lutz Hearing Aid Center 325 N. Jebavy Dr. Ludington, MI 49431 A Hearing Health USA Member Company

Our sincere thanks to all our loyal customers who voted us one of the best builders!

Call Today!

231-480-4808 For more locations visit us at www.hearinghealthusa.com

Michelle Giddings, BC-HIS Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist #1379

†

American Hearing Research Foundation

2016

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEAM! You’re Making A Real Difference For Our Customers!

West Shore Bank - Voted Mason County’s Favorite Bank Thank You Mason County! westshorebank.com Equal Housing Lender | Member FDIC | Toll Free 888.295.4373

We READERS’ CHOICE Appreciate Your Vote & Your Business 2016

GOLD AWARD

Thanks For Making Us #1 958 N. US 31 Scottville, MI

231-757-3775

Vicki Martin Voted one of Mason County’s Favorite Tellers!

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Thanks

For Making Us #1

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OFFICE STAFF - From left: Melissa Jewell, Karen Oele, Jamie Wehner and Brenda Knudsen.

SALES STAFF: From left to right: Matt Urka, Mike Urka, Jerry Buck, Rick Quintero, Jeff Hattiger, Mark Nickelson, Eric Walle, Paul Boyd, Karen Reader, Aaron Sayers, Jessica Achter and Jym Miller.

Not pictured: Patrick Lizotte, Bob Seelhoff

GOLD AWARD - NEW VEHICLES GOLD AWARD - USED VEHICLES

SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Front row - left to right: Mikel Bogner, Michael Olson, KC Kunkel and Clinton Coleman.

Back Row - left to right: Tom Urka, Rich Spoor, David Bly, David Leonard, John Morrill, Sandy Noland, Doug Seymour, and Mike Kubiak.

PARTS DEPT. - Don Holmes and Cory Cracraft.

SILVER AWARD BEST AUTO SALES PERSON

BRONZE AWARD BEST SALES PERSON

Matt Urka

Paul Boyd

Missing from photo: Jack Currier, Bob Barker, Art Wallager, and Chuck Coons.

SILVER - SERVICE DEPARTMENT SILVER AWARD - OIL CHANGE

Serving West Michigan for Over 90 Years

URKA AUTO CENTER chevrolet

•

buick

2016

READERS’ CHOICE

We always strive to put you first!

We promise to maintain our high standard and look forward to serving you in the future U.S. 10 & 31 E. of ludington

231-845-6282 www.urkaauto.com

GOLD AWARD