READERS’ CHOICE A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
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WE ArE 2017 GrATEful To our READERS’ CHOICE cuSTomErS GOLD for voTInG AWARD uS GolD AGAIn!
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Gold - Oil • Gold - Repair Gold Best Mechanic - Lance Turk Silver - Tires
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Exhausts Air Conditioning Alignments Drive Train Batteries Lube & Oil Brakes
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BRIAN GILLIES
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
PAUL SCHROEDER
MATT ROBERTS
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LANCE TURK
AVENUE TIRE & SERVICE, INC. 5797 West US 10, Ludington
231-843-3414
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32 Years of Proudly Serving Our Area
www.avenuetireandservice.com
Congratulations To 2017 Lance Turk The Gold READERS’ CHOICE Award GOLD Winner for AWARD Best Mechanic
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Buy a Used Vehicle
Car Wash
Gold: Urka Auto Center Silver: VanderHaag Car Sales Bronze: Watson’s of Ludington
Gold: West Coast Car Wash & Detail Center Silver: Chesapeake Bays Bronze: Speedy Car Wash
Many READERS’ CHOICE Thanks! 2017
Our Sincere
Thanks
skoog
GOLD AWARD
It is a great honor to be awarded the Gold Medal for Best Heating & Cooling. We look forward to bringing you the best in 2018!
MIKE AND SUE SKOOG
www.skoogheatingncooling.com
Thank You!
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SILVER AWARD
2017
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.
2323 W. US Hwy. 10, Ludington, MI 231-757-900 carterlumber.com
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Oil Change Gold: Avenue Tire & Service Silver: Urka Auto Center Bronze: Shade Tree Mechanic
Auto Repair Gold: Avenue Tire & Service Silver: Shade Tree Mechanic Bronze: Urka Auto Center
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Buy Tires
Gold: Steve’s Tire & Automotive Service Silver: Avenue Tire & Service Bronze: Tire It Wholesale
Towing Service
Thank You
Gold: Fiers Towing & Recovery LLC Silver: Quinns Tires & Tows Inc. Bronze: Abrahamson’s Towing
2017
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
231.845.6100 Ludington Woods
ASSISTED lIVING & SpEcIAlIzED MEMory cArE
Thank you! We appreciate your trust in us!
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY
Outstanding Service Oustanding Results... READERS’ CHOICE Year after Year! GOLD 2017
AWARD
Buy and Sell With Confidence Call Your LIGHTHOUSE REALTY TEAM Today! 231-845-7500 • goLighthouseRealty.com
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
Thank you for your vote! Real Estate needs? Expect Success... Call me! I want to be your Realtor!
Congratulations to Lighthouse Team Member PAMELA BUCK 231-690-3188
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Gold: Lance Turk Avenue Tire & Service Silver: Jim Matthews Shadetree Mechanic Bronze: Dave Smedley Dave’s Truck & Auto Repair
Gold: Chris VanderHaag VanderHaag Car Sales Silver: Paul Boyd - Urka Auto Center Bronze: Matt Urka Urka Auto Center
Body Shop
Gold: Pam Buck Lighthouse Realty Silver: Vanessa Verstrat Coolman Anderson Realty Bronze: Jackie Makowicki Greenridge Realty
Gold: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail Silver: Dean’s Auto Body, Inc. Bronze: Great Lakes Collision
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BRONZE AWARD
Thanks for voting us one of the best!
Call or visit the Recreation Center for membership information...
DIRECT LINE Recreation Center .......843-5543 Ice Arena .....................843-9712
of your Favorite Bartenders!
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TOWING & RECOVERY LLC Winch-out • Lockout Fuel Delivery Tire Change • Jump Start
2017
READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
502 Lake St. 843-8591
Thank You Mason County Proud to be Voted #1
2017
READERS’ CHOICE
We can hook you up!
GOLD AWARD
Local & Long Distance Hauling
24 HR. TOWING SERVICE 231-757-4479 • 231-923-0828
1947 S. Darr Rd., Scottville
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, Sarah Atwood as Favorite Secretary and 2017 Kevin Burgess as your Favorite Fireman READERS’ CHOICE and for voting DUSTY'S one of your GOLD favorite places to work! AWARD Finest Quality Collision Repairs • Auto Detailing
Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail
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Thank You... for voting Rosa Negele one B
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“Where The Detail Makes The Difference”
3000 N. Stiles Road Scottville www.westshore.edu
135 S. JEBAVY • LUDINGTON • 845-1367
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Place to Buy Art
Place to Buy Flooring Gold: Easy Living Flooring Silver: Cooper’s Floor Covering Service Bronze: Lowes
Place to Buy Men’s Clothing
Convenience Store
Gold: Gold: Mariellen’s Hallmark Gold: NAPA Auto Parts Silver: Peebles Department Store Silver: AGS Something Different Silver: Auto Value of Ludington Bronze: Walmart Bronze: Wolf’s Den AutoZone Bronze: Glik’s
Gold: Northside Market Silver: Wesco Bronze: Express Mart
Buy a New Vehicle
Place to Buy Women’s Clothing
Antiques & Collectibles
Gift/ Novelty Shop
Gold: Todd & Brad Reed Photography Gallery Silver: West Shore Art Fair Bronze: Golden Key/ Shagway Arts Barn (tie)
Grocery Store
Gold: Meijer, Inc./ Shop-N-Save (tie) Silver: Walmart/ Aldi’s (tie) Bronze: Biercamp Market
This is our READERS’ CHOICE 20th Year in GOLD Business! AWARD 2017
We couldn't do it without all of you!
Thank you for voting us #1 Best Child Care!
Auto Parts Store
Gold: Urka Auto Center Gold: Silver: Peebles Department Store Watson Ludington Silver: Bronze: Maurices Great Lakes Ford Lincoln Bronze: Glik’s
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Small Wonders Child Development Center 5757 W. Johnson Rd. • Ludington • 231-845-7887
Thanks For Your Vote!
Look Your Best! Best Tanning Best Full Service Salon Best Massage-Patty
Gold: Cole’s Antiques Villa Silver: Sunset Bay Antiques Bronze: Maude’s
Thank you to all of my customers for voting for me. I truly enjoy what I do and pride myself in giving exceptional customer service. I treasure working with all of you and greatly appreciate your business. 2017 w o i k c k a i , M G e R i k I , c A a ssocia J READERS’ CHOICE te Br oke r 5492 W. US 10, Ludington BRONZE AWARD
Cell (231) 510-3569 Phone (231) 843-5111 jmakowicki@greenridge.com
A Big Thank You! I am honored to be voted #1 Barber! Proud to serve Mason County for over 54 Years.
2017
Gold Medal – READERS’ CHOICE
HAIR & NAIL STUDIO
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GOLD AWARD
3843 W. US-10, Ludington
OPEN MON., WED., FRI. 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(231) 845-6597
TOM'S BARBER SHOP
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
143 S. Main St. 231-690-9058
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Place to Buy Christmas Gifts
Place to Buy Craft Items Place to Buy Furniture Gold: Walmart Silver: Meijer Bronze: Nautical Yarn Bridal Shop Gold: A Bride’s Time
Gold: Walmart Silver: Meijer Bronze: Mariellen’s Hallmark
Place to Buy Jewelry Gold: Lakeshore Coins & Expressions Jewelry Silver: Peebles Bronze: Hallmark
Appliance Store Gold: Gunberg Appliance, Inc. Silver: Lowe’s Bronze: Home Depot
Thank You
for all your support
Mason County’s #1 Appliance Store for the 20th year!!
Gold: Lundquist Furniture Silver: Lindsay’s Furniture Bronze: Holden’s Home Emporium
Place to Buy Paint Gold: Ludington Paint & Glass Company Silver: Sherwin-Williams Company Bronze: Home Depot
Place to Buy Christmas Trees
Hearing Aid Center
Gold: Needlefast Evergreens Inc. Silver: Paul’s Tree Farm Bronze: Lowe’s
Gold: Hearing Health MI Silver: Beltone Hearing Centers Bronze: Hear Michigan
Whirlpool® 33-inch wide Top-Freezer Refrigerator - EZ 20.5 cu. ft. WRT311FZDZ
Whirlpool® 6.4 cu. ft. Freestanding Electric Range WFE540H0ES
• LED Interior Lighting • Framless Glass Shelves • Clear Door Bins
• Counter Depth Range • Fan Convection Cooking • Easy Wipe Ceramic Glass
Whirlpool® ENERGY STAR® Qualified Dishwasher WDF540PADM
Whirlpool® 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer - WFW75HEFW Whirlpool® 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Quick Dry Cycle - WED75HEFW
• Sensor Cycle • 1 Hour Wash Cycle • High Temp Wash
• Precision Dispense • Adaptive Wash Technology • 4.5 cu. ft. Capacity • Quad Baffles • Advanced Moisture Sensing • EcoBoost Option
2017 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)
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shopping favorites Place to Buy Propane
Lumber Company
Satellite Service
Gold: Ziehm Bottle Gas Silver: Blarney Castle Oil & Propane Bronze: Fischer LP Gas Company
Gold: Lowe’s Silver: Carter Lumber Company Bronze: Standard Lumber
Gold: Dish Silver: DirecTV
Place to Buy Gas
Archery Store
Gold: Wesco Silver: Express Mart Bronze: Meijer, Inc.
Gold: Captain Chuck’s II, Inc. Silver: BullsEye Archery Bronze: Dunham’s Sports
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
4075 Hansen Rd., Ludington • 845-6383 • 845-6746 1 1/4 mile North of Ludington Ave. on Jebavy 2 miles East on Rasmussen Rd/Hansen Rd, South side.
2017
READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
Many Thanks!
Proudly providing high quality jewelry, watch repairs/batteries and coin collectibles to the area.
Lakeshore Coins & Fine JeweLry oF
Landscaping
Gold: Larsen’s Landscaping LLC Silver: Shillinger’s Landscaping Bronze: Schmock’s Landscaping
Gold: Verizon Wireless Silver: AT&T Brightlinks Wireless Bronze: Sprint Store By Basic PCS
Farm Implement Dealer Gold: Freeman Creek Silver: Tractor Supply Bronze: Gillison’s
Pharmacy Gold: Walgreens Pharmacy Silver:
With Sincere Thanks!
Fresh Cut Premium Quality Christmas Trees Thank You for Voting us your Number 1 Place for Christmas Trees!
Rite Aid Pharmacy Bronze: Meijer Pharmacy
Cell Service
Jim Nickelson's
2017
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We are so blessed with this honor of being voted GOLD MEDAL WINNER! We look forward to bringing you the best in the years to come.
DONNa KNUDSEN
Owner/Designer
5734 US 10 Ludington
(Next to Little Caesars)
843-7073
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Sincere Thanks! For voting us Gold for the Best Convenience Store!
Ludington
Office: 231-425-4180 • Toll Free: 877-740-8364 Tues.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI (Across from Post Office)
231.843.4460
Specialty Meat Market & Deli
Corner of N. Washington & Bryant Rd. Open Daily 8 am-10 pm
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
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What an honor...
...and blessing it is to get these awards. A huge THANK YOU to all who voted for us! It wouldn’t have been possible without all of our awesome customers we’ve had over the last 20 years, THANK YOU! A great mechanic needs a great support staff and at Shadetree Mechanic we have a staff second to none!
2017
READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
Jim Matthews voted one of Mason County’s FAVORITE MECHANICS!
2017
2017
READERS’ CHOICE BRONZE AWARD
Voted one of the best places for an OIL CHANGE
READERS’ CHOICE SILVER 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!!!
Thank you for voting us,
Best of the READERS’ CHOICE Best! 2017
GOLD AWARD
Ludington Manistee Cadillac Shelby RiemerEyeCenter.com (800) 974-2020
thank you for voting us one of the best!
If you are already a member of the PCU family we invite you to spread the word. Please tell your friends and family about us. We have a great “Refer a Friend” program that puts cash in your pocket for referring new members to us. If you currently are not part of the PCU family, we invite you to come check us out because we would love to serve you! You can give us a call at 231-843-3464 or visit us online at www.PreferredCU.org . We’d love for you to help us grow and help us continue to grow this great community.
1-800-328-4121 • www.PreferredCU.org
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READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
Best Real Estate Agency
Real Estate Agent Vanessa VerStrat
Secretary Dori Bray
Website
2017
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Great Price! Great Service! Local, Family Owned Serving the area for over 46 years! 609 east ludington avenue | ludington, mi 49431 | office (231) 843-3491 | www.coolmananderson.com
Ask About our new customer speciAl.
578 W. US 10, Scottville, MI 49454
Let us look into your hearing...
READERSISLV’ ERCHOICE We are happy to work with you! AWARD
A VARIETY OF BEAUTIFUL
FLOORING OPTIONS
Thank You for Voting for Us!
325 N. Jebavy Dr. Ludington, MI 49431
231-480-4808
For more locations visit us at www.hearinghealthusa.com
Michelle Giddings, BC-HIS, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist #1379
EASY. AFFORDABLE.
Choose from hundreds of styles, colors, textures and designs to enhance any room
Servicing Lake, Manistee, Mason and Oceana Counties
Buy One Get One Batteries
Lutz Hearing Aid Center
Enhance the value, beauty & comfort of you home with new floors.
Carpet ■ Tile Luxury Vinyl Tile ■ Hardwood
Bonus Hearing Health Savings
Limit 4 packs per customer. Offer expires 10/31.
Thank You For Your Vote!
2017
We offer: • FREE Hearing Evaluations • FREE Clean & Checks • FREE Demonstrations
Buy one pack of hearing aid batteries and get the second pack for FREE!
231-757-2676
FREE ESTIMATES
Visit our Beautiful Showroom
Mike Cooper Mary Newberg
Ken Cooper
Commercial & Residential
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COOPER’S FLOOR COVERING SERVICE 231-425-4433
901 N. Washington Ave. Ludington
www.ludingtonflooringcompany.com Open Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday By Appointment
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THANK YOU! 2017
Our sincere thank you for voting us the Best Consignment Shop!
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
She has the BEST clothes!
210 S. James St., Ludington 231.425.3784
Thank you Mason County!
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
Best Bank Selected by Ludington Daily News Readers
2017
READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
Making a real difference for Mason County since 1898!
Best Teller Helen Jacobson
Ludington Downtown Office
2017
READERS’ CHOICE BRONZE AWARD
Best Teller Michelle Thomas
Ludington Downtown Office
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Buy Pool Supplies Gold: Pool & Spa Center Silver: Country Acres Bronze: Harbor Hot Tub
Manufactured Homes Gold: Progressive Living Silver: Tamarac Village Bronze: Holiday Village
Pet Groomer Gold: 4 Pawz Pet Salon & Boutique Silver: Hidden Hollow Bronze: Marcy Posma
Casino Gold: Little River Casino & Resort Silver: Soaring Eagle
2017
Carpet Cleaning Gold: Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning Silver: Lakeshore Carpet Cleaning Bronze: Stanley Steemer
Daycare Gold: Small Wonders Child Development Center Silver: Oaktree Academy Bronze: Karen Foote
Boss Gold: Richard Dust Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail Silver: Donna Big Boy
Print Shop Gold: Kwik Print Plus Silver: Mission Graphics Bronze: Business Print
Bronze: Greg Magee Magee Insurance
STEVE’S TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, LLC Thank you for voting us the #1 Tire Dealer in Mason County!
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
615 W First St., Scottville (231) 757-9570
Hotel
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Internet Provider
Gold: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Silver: Nova Motel Bronze: Stearns Hotel
Gold: Charter Communications Silver: Syncwave LLC Bronze: Frontier Communications
Insurance Agency
Dentist
Gold: Smith & Eddy Insurance Silver: Magee Insurance Group Bronze: Borema-Hamm
Bank or Credit Union Gold: West Shore Bank Silver: Preferred Credit Union Bronze: Safe Harbor Credit Union
Auction Company
Gold: Ron Ringel Auctioneer Inc. Silver: Beyer Auction Bronze: Michigan Online Auction
Gold: Simone Family Dental Silver: Dr. Ruby-Forest Hills Family Dentistry Bronze: Dr. Cheryl Larson
Driving Range Gold: Hemlock Golf Club Silver: Lincoln Hills Golf Club Bronze: Lakeside Links
Thank you for voting us the #1 printer in Mason County for the last 18 straight years! Mission Graphics will continue the great success of Kwik Print Plus. 2017
READERS’ CHOICE 601 N Washington Ave., Ludington • 231.845.7030
GOLD AWARD
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personal favorites of 2017
Firefighter Gold: Kevin Burgess P.M. Fire Dept. Silver: Joe Cooper Riverton Fire Dept. Bronze: Ken Kreiner P.M. Fire Dept.
Police Officer Gold: Kim Cole Mason County Sheriff
Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole
Silver: John Gillies Mason County Mounted Division Bronze: Det. Steve Hansen Mason County Sheriff’s Office
Allie Kessel, Mason County Eastern teacher
Kevin Burgess, P.M. Fire Dept.
Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper
Ken Kreiner, P.M. Fire Dept.
Teacher John Gillies, Mounted Division with Geeker
Det. Steve Hansen
Gold: Allie Kessel (Mason County Eastern) Silver: Sara Nordlund (Hart Public Schools) Bronze: Steve Hlady (Hart Public Schools)
Sara Nordlund, Hart Public Schools teacher
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.
Get Adjusted...Feel Better!!
“Smile Often, Speak Softly, And Always Have A Humble Heart”
414 US 10, Scottville
Secretary
Barber
Gold: Todd & Brad Reed Photography Silver: Photography by Sue Brown
Gold: Sarah Alward Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail
Gold: Tom’s Silver: Andy’s Barber Shop Bronze: Family Barber Shop
231-757-3356
Silver: Dori Bray Coolman Anderson Realty Bronze: Renee Copenhaver Magee Insurance
Steve Hlady, Hart Public Schools teacher
Thank you for voting us #1
Dr. Lewis G. Squires Dr. Ashley Quinn Dr. Weston Squires
Photographer
2017
READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
Many Thanks! Bringing you our best every day! Happy boating to all.
LUDINGTON MUNICIPAL MARINA 200 S. William St. • Mailing address: 400 S. Harrison Ludington, MI 49431 231-843-9611 • www.ludingtonmarina.com
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Thank You Voters! 2017
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
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THANK YOU! Our sincere thanks to all our loyal customers who voted us one of the best builders! 2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
604 E. Tinkham Ave. | Ludington | 843-2554 | www.dmcunlimited.com
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
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. 3091 N. US31, Scottville, MI 49454 3021 Schoedel Rd., Manistee, MI 49660
231-757-3850 231-398-9900
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Place to Watch Sunset
Gold: Stearns Park Silver: First Curve/ Ludington State Park
Bowling Alley Gold: Park Lanes Silver: Spartan West
Tanning Salon Gold: Safari Sun & Tanning LLC Silver: Paradise Island Tanning & The Hair Station LLC Bronze: Jamie’s Beauty Bank
Place to Work Out
Gold: Ludington Fitness Silver: America’s Fitness Center Bronze: West Shore Community College
WOW!!! Thank You!!! #1 Waitress
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
2017
READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
Campground/ RV Park Gold: Ludington State Park Silver: Kibby Creek Campground Bronze: Poncho’s Pond RV Park
Alie Vanderhaag
#1 Restaurant #2 Breakfast #2 Best Boss
Donna Helminiak
#3 Lunch
2017
READERS’ CHOICE BRONZE AWARD
Ludington Locally Owned & Operated Since 1995
Thanks
for your vote!
It is an honor to be awarded the gold medal in Lawn and Garden and Lumber; silver medal in Appliances and the bronze medal for Flooring. Thank you.
4460 West US 10, Ludington
231-480-5100
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
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Salon
Accountant/ CPA
Gold: Safari Sun
Gold: Claire, Massie & Company CPA Silver: Piper Tax & Accounting LLC Bronze: Merskin & Merskin
Silver: Shears Coiffures Bronze: Generations
Flower Shop Gold: Bela Floral Silver: Beads & Blooms Bronze: Giving Tree
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Deliciously Good News… 2017
Thanks!
READERS’ CHOICE To Our Customers For honoring SILVER AWARD
us with the Silver Award for
BEST ICE CREAM in Mason County
Financial Advisor Gold: Edward Jones Silver: Piper Tax & Accounting Bronze: Brian Madl (with Edward Jones)
We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to serving you next year.
LUDINGTON
DAIRY QUEEN 66 S. Pere Marquette Highway, Ludington
We READERS’ CHOICE Appreciate Your Vote & Your Business 2017
GOLD AWARD
Thanks For Making Us #1 958 N. US 31 Scottville, MI
231-757-3775
(231) 845-5611
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Restaurant
Waitress/ Waiter
Place to Get Pizza
Gold: Big Boy Restaurant Silver: Sportsman’s Bronze: Applebee’s
Gold: Allie VanderHaag Big Boy Restaurant Silver: Jolee Aberegg- Pizza Hut Bronze: Coltyn Tyndall House of Flavors
Gold: Chuck Wagon Silver: Pizza Hut Bronze: Hungry Howie’s
Bartender Gold: Donna Nickelson P.M. Steamers Silver: Rosa Nagele Ludington Boat Club
Fast Food Restaurant Gold: Wendy’s Silver: McDonald’s Bronze: Burger King
Bronze: Larry Ingle Bud’s Tap Room
Bar
Pizza Delivery Person Gold: Christian Kelso Hungry Howie’s Silver: Gary Ely - Pizza Hut Bronze: Rick Chapman Chuck Wagon
Place to Get a Burger
Gold: Sportsman’s Silver: Ludington Pub Bronze: Bud’s Tap Room
Gold: Brenda’s Burgers Silver: The Grand Bronze: Ludington Pub
Place for a Cup of Coffee Gold: Riverflats Coffee & Tea Silver: McDonald’s Bronze: Wesco
Place for Breakfast Gold: Brenda’s Harbor Cafe Silver: Big Boy Restaurant Bronze: Old Hamlin Restautant
We are honored to serve Mason County with all their floral needs.
A Big Thank You Photo by Rob Alway
2017
to you, our customers, READERS’ CHOICE SILVER and family AWARD and friends! 78 N. Jebavy Ludington
425-4133
THANK YOU! Paradise UV-Free Spray Tanning island Tanning 35.00 or two for 60.00 akfast e r B 12 Tans for 35.00 & the hair lace READERS’ CHOICE 1st P Dr., Ludington • 231-843-7800 station LLC76 N. Jebavy www.paradiseislandludington.com Thank You for Your Votes! $
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2017
GOLD AWARD
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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food favorites Place for Lunch Gold: Chef John’s Bakery & Cafe Silver: Applebee’s Bronze: Big Boy Restaurant
Place for Dinner Gold: Scotty’s Silver: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grille & Bar Bronze: Sportsman’s
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www.ludingtondailynews.com
Place for Steak
Gold: Applebee’s Grille & Bar Silver: Scotty’s Restaurant Bronze: P.M. Steamers
Place for Ice Cream /Frozen Yogurt Gold: House of Flavors Silver: Dairy Queen Bronze: Krave Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shoppe
to our loyal customers for voting us your favorite carpet cleaning service.
Place for BBQ Ribs
Gold: The Q Smokehouse Silver: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grille & Bar Bronze: Ludington Bay Brewing
Place to Buy Doughnuts Gold: Wesco Silver: Cops & Doughnuts Bronze: Shop-N-Save
Place to Buy Sweets & Treats
Fish Fry Gold: House of Flavors Silver: Bortell’s Bronze: Doc’s Sauble River Inn
Gold: Kilwin’s & Sweet Apple Sue’s Silver: Krave Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shoppe Bronze: Wesco
Heartfelt Thanks!
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
Pro-Master Jason Muralt (owner & operator) Carpet Cleaning Call Today! 231-757-9061
2017
Thank you to all for your vote! We proudly serve you and will continue to provide the very best in dental care.
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
Nick P. Simone, DDS 440 W. US 10, Scottville, MI 231-757-4411 www.simonefamilydental.com
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Place for Cappuccino
Real Estate Agency
Computer Supply Store
Employment Agency
Gold: Riverflats Coffee & Tea
Gold: Lighthouse Realty Silver: Coolman Anderson Realty Bronze: Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate
Gold: DMC Unlimited Silver: STS Computers Bronze: Jackpine
Gold: Manpower Silver: Michigan Works! Bronze: Northern Staffing
Heating & Cooling Contractor
Place to Work
Kids Store
Gold: Urka Auto Center, Inc. Silver: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail Bronze: Big Boy
Gold: ABC Kidz/ Purple Monkey Silver: Walmart Bronze: Toys R Us, Yada Yada (tie)
Silver: BookMark Bronze: Wesco
Place to Get a Burrito Gold: The Grand
Gold: Skoog Heating & Cooling, LLC Silver: Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, LLC Bronze: Premier Heating
Silver: El Rancho Bronze: Taco Bell/ Sportsman’s (tie)
Congratulations to Safe Harbor Credit Union employee Christi Helminiak, Gold Ribbon Winner for "Best Teller"!
2017
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READERS’ CHOICE
READERS’ CHOICE 1200 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington 231/843.2323 • www.safeharborcu.org
2017
BRONZE AWARD
2017
GOLD AWARD
GOLD AWARD
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!
READERS’ CHOICE BRONZE AWARD
George & Bob Towns Owners Scott Ashley PGA Golf Professional
Thank you for voting Lakeside Links the #1 Golf Course in Mason County & one of your favorite Driving Ranges!
We appreciate your business! 5369 W. Chauvez Rd., Ludington, MI. 49431
Thank You!
Many Thanks
For your patronage and your votes for #1 Antiques Store.
Thank you for voting Donna Nickelson your Top Bartender! And thank you for voting Our Steaks as one of your favorite!
Be sure to capture our experiences again soon. We look forward to seeing you. Sally & Jerry Cole
Dedicated service since 1987 • 11 quality dealers
COLE’S ANTIQUES VILLA
120 N. Main, Scottville www.colesantiquesvilla.com Hours: May-October, Mon.-Sat. 10-5; Sunday 12-4 • Off season, closed Mon. & Tues.
2017
2017
READERS’ CHOICE READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
BRONZE AWARD
502 West Loomis Street, Ludington 231.843.9555
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Assisted Living
Massage
Retirement Living
Physician
Gold: Ludington Woods Living Center
Gold: Patty Kersjo
Gold: Longfellow Towers
Silver: Village House
Safari Sun & Tanning LLC
Silver: Village House
Bronze: Grancare AFC
Bronze: Colleen Avedisian
Gold: Ryan Family Practice Silver: Allan Nelson, M.D. Bronze: Tim O’Callaghan, D.O.
Chiropractor
Silver: Sarah-Salon 22
Gold: Squires Family Care Chiropractic
Consignment/ Resale Shop
Silver: Mark Yeck
Gold: My Sister’s Closet
Ludington Chiropractic Life Center
Silver: Cedar Chest
Bronze: Ingle Family Chiropractic Center
Bronze: ABC Kidz
Thanks For Voting!
2017
Hospital Gold: Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Silver: Mercy Bronze: Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
Physical Therapist Gold: Caroline O’Brien West Michigan Physical Therapy Silver: Alyssa Bly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
Bronze: Emily West Michigan Physical Therapy
Thank You All!
READERS’ CHOICE
PIPER TAX AND ACCOUNTING, LLC 1975 S. PM Hwy., Ludington
843-1040
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future!
2017
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 a Mattress
Boat Supplies
Golf Course
Website
Gold: Lundquist Furniture
Gold: J.C. Marine Inc. Silver: LakeShore Motor Sports Bronze: U-Win Motorsports LLC
Gold: Lakeside Links Golf Course Silver: Lincoln Hills Golf Club Bronze: Hemlock Golf Club
Gold: www.coolmananderson.com Silver: www.ludingtondailynews. com Bronze: www.geistarts.com
Marina
Newspaper
Silver: Lindsay’s Furniture Bronze: Mattress Max & Home Furnishings
Boat Dealer Gold: U-Win Motorsports LLC Silver: J.C. Marine Inc. Bronze: LakeShore Motor Sports
Thank You!
READERS’ CHOICE
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
GOLD AWARD
Mason County Eastern
123 E. Ludington Ave. 843-3734
Computer Service Store Gold: DMC Unlimited Silver: STS Computers Bronze: Ryan’s Computer Repair
Thanks to our loyal customers for awarding us one of your favorite READERS’ CHOICE CONSIGNMENT SHOPS! SILVER AWARD
To show our appreciation, mention you saw SILVER and we will take an additional 15% OFF your purchase! Now through November 2017
110 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington
18 S. Main Custer
845-7974
231-757-3733
Thank You!
For voting us your Favorite Kids Store in the Reader’s Choice Awards.
Gold: Ludington Daily News Silver: Wall Street Journal Bronze: New York Times
2017
2017
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.
2017
Gold: Harbor View Marina Silver: Ludington Municipal Marina Bronze: Ray’s Auto-Marine
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All Toys
Downtown Ludington 843-3734
Chef THANK YOU! John's Bakery & Cafe
2017 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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Place for Entertainment
Bank Teller
Contractor
Manicurist
Gold: Little River Casino & Resort Silver: AMC Classic 8 Theater Bronze: The Mitten
Gold: Chris Helminiak Safe Harbor Credit Union Silver: Helen Jacobsen West Shore Bank Bronze: Michelle Thomas West Shore Bank
Gold: Linus Thalman Thalman Construction Silver: Steve Vandervest Bronze: A & M Construction
Gold: Donna- Luxury Nails Silver: Ashley — Salon 22 Bronze: Kinzie Spencer Jamie’s Beauty Bank
Optometrist/ Opthamalogist
D.J.
Place to Buy Lawn & Garden Equipment Gold: Lowe’s Silver: Home Depot Bronze: Seymour’s Sales & Service
Thank You Mason County
Thank you READERS’ CHOICE for Voting us #1 Pizza 2017
For voting us Gold Medal Winner for best auto salesman and Silver Medal Winner for best place to buy a used vehicle.
GOLD AWARD
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
971 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI • 843-2852 Quality Pizza, Quality People, Since 1984
5862 W. US 10, LUDINGTON 231.843.2188
Gold: Michelle Fargo Shears Coiffures Silver: Jessica Sanders Fiesta Hair & Tanning Bronze: Kim Ingle Generations
Gold: Danny V Silver: Adam Knudsen Bronze: Zack Edwards
Gold: Riemer Eye Center Silver: West Shore Eye Care Bronze: Dr. Large (Riemer Eye Center)
Thanks For Voting Us Silver!
Hairstylist
2017
READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
2017
READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
We will continue working hard to service you in the future.
vander haag
Car Sales
1680 W. US-10, Scottville
757-2727
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Lighthouse Realty Ludington 231-845-7500
Manistee 231-398-3800
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for your vote! Real Estate needs? Expect Success... Call me! I want to be your Realtor!
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PAMELA BUCK 231-690-3188
2017
READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
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Thank YOU for making us #1!
Visit us at smith-eddy.com Proud independent agency partner of the regional carrier:
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For Making Us #1 SALES STAFF: From left to right: Paul Boyd, Aaron Sayers, Clay Sawyer, Mike Urka, Matt Urka, Mark Nickelson, Jeff Hettiger
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OFFICE STAFF - From left: Brenda Knudsen, Jamie Wehner, Melissa Jewell
PARTS DEPT. - Jarred Jolly and Cory Cracraft.
Not pictured: Rick Quintero, Bob Seelhoff, Eric Walle
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER - From left:Jym Miller, Jessica Achter, Sonja Battice, Gail Buck
GOLD AWARD - NEW VEHICLES GOLD AWARD - USED VEHICLES SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Front row - left to right: Mike Olson, Jeff Bartosiewicz, Jack Currier, Jon Morrill Back Row - left to right: Tom Urka, Mike Kubiak, Doug Seymour, Art Walager, K.C. Kunkel, Eric Martinez, Ruben Jaramillo, Rich Spoor, Sandy Noland, Clinton Coleman
BRONZE AWARD BEST AUTO SALES PERSON
SILVER AWARD BEST SALES PERSON
Matt Urka
Paul Boyd
Not Pictured: Bob Barker, David Bly
BRONZE - SERVICE DEPARTMENT SILVER AWARD - OIL CHANGE
Serving West Michigan for Over 90 Years
URKA AUTO CENTER chevrolet
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2017
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