2016 LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS
READERS’ CHOICE A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
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Not just oil, Pennzoil.™
2016
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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Exhausts Air Conditioning Alignments Drive Train Batteries Lube & Oil Brakes
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Lighting Chassis Shocks/Struts Tires Wiper Blades Engine Diagnostics ... and more!
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AVENUE TIRE & SERVICE, INC. 5797 West US 10, Ludington
231-843-3414
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT
PAUL SCHROEDER
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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
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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
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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. WRT311FZDW
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
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Real Estate Agent
SILVER AWARD
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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
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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
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Favorite Place for Breakfast
Favorite Waitress Allie VanderHaag
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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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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
757-2727
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