Readers' Choice 2018

READERS’ CHOICE

A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

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Auto Parts Store Gold: NAPA Auto Parts Silver: AutoZone Bronze: Advanced Auto

Buy a New Vehicle Gold: Urka Auto Center Silver: Watson Ludington Bronze: Great Lakes Ford Lincoln

Buy a Used Vehicle Gold: Watson Ludington Silver: VanderHaag Car Sales

Bank or Credit Union

Bronze: Urka Auto Center

Car Wash

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

Insurance Agency

Gold: Borema-Hamm Silver: Smith & Eddy Insurance Group Bronze: Magee Insurance

Gold: Preferred Credit Union Silver: Safe Harbor Credit Union Bronze: West Shore Bank

Silver: Leta’s Educational Child Care Bronze: Katie Piper-Little Scholars

Gold: Todd & Brad Reed Photography Silver: West Shore Art Fair

Daycare

Lumber Company

Gold: Oaktree Academy

Smith & Eddy Insurance 2017 Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce

Business of the Year

Pharmacy Gold: Walgreens Silver: Rite Aid Bronze: Meijer

Place to Buy Flooring

Gold: Easy Living Flooring Silver: Cooper’s Floor Covering Service and Sales Bronze: Lowe’s

Place to Buy Art

Standard Lumber Bronze: Home Depot

Gift/Novelty Shop

Gold: Mariellen’s Hallmark Silver: AGS Something Different

Gold: Lowe’s Silver:

Deliciously Good News…

2018

Thanks!

READERS’ CHOICE To Our Customers For honoring GOLD AWARD

us with the Gold Award for

BEST ICE CREAM in Mason County

2018

Thank you to our community for READERS’ CHOICE making us the best!

SILVER AWARD

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

LUDINGTON

DAIRY QUEEN 66 S. Pere Marquette Highway, Ludington

(231) 845-5611

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Grocery Store

Silver: Maurices Bronze: Provisions

Gold: Shop-N-Save Silver: Meijer Bronze: Walmart

Gold: Peebles Silver: Ludington Yacht Sales Bronze: Walmart

READERSISLV’ ERCHOICE We are happy to work with you!

AWARD

A VARIETY OF BEAUTIFUL

FLOORING OPTIONS

Gold: Mission Graphics Silver: Business Print Bronze: B&M Printing

Carpet ■ Tile Luxury Vinyl Tile ■ Hardwood

Gold: Walmart Silver: Meijer Bronze: Dollar Tree/Just Bargains (tie)

Gold: Peebels

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COOPER’S FLOOR COVERING SERVICE 231-425-4433 901 N. Washington Ave. Ludington

www.coopersflooringcompany.com Open Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday By Appointment

Thank READERS’ CHOICE TOJ You! Custom Jewelry Upon receiving this best place to buy jewelry award, our thoughts turn gratefully, to those that have made our progress possible.

And in this spirit we say simply, but sincerely, thank you for your business.

EASY. AFFORDABLE.

Servicing Lake, Manistee, Mason and Oceana Counties

2018

GOLD AWARD

Enhance the value, beauty & comfort of you home with new floors.

Choose from hundreds of styles, colors, textures and designs to enhance any room

Place to Buy Craft Items

Place to Buy Women’s Clothing

Thank You For Your Vote!

2018

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Place to Buy Men’s Clothing

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SERVICES PROVIDED IN-HOUSE INCLUDE:

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• Gemstone Setting • Hand Engraving • Jewelry Restoration • Layaway / Financing • Watch Batteries

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Internet Provider

Gold: Charter Communications Silver: Syncwave Bronze: Frontier Communications

Convenience Store Gold: Northside Market Silver: Express Mart Bronze: Wesco

Antiques & Collectibles Gold:

Cole’s Antiques Villa Silver: Holden’s Home Emporium Bronze: Maude’s

Simone Family Dental Bronze: King & Aloe

Place to Buy Christmas Gifts

Landscaping

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

Place to Buy Gasoline Gold: Wesco Silver: Express Mart Bronze: Meijer

Dentist

Gold: Dr. Ruby-Forest Hills Family Dentistry Silver:

Thank you!

2018

READERS’ CHOICE

For your vote of confidence.

We are honored to provide the motivation and tool to help you stay fit, have fun and futher the health and fitness in our community

home of Letha Fulton school of Dance, Acrobatics and Gymnastics

Gold: Walmart Silver: Meijer Bronze: Mariellen’s Hallmark

SILVER AWARD

Ludingtons #1 Family Fitness Facility

1166 N. Rath Ave. • Ludington • 231.845.5279

THANK YOU! Breakfast e t READERS’ CHOICE 1s Plac

Place to Buy Christmas Trees

Gold: Captain Chuck’s Silver: Walmart Bronze: Dunham’s Sports

Gold: Needlefast Evergreens Silver: Paul’s Tree Farm

Place to Buy Propane

Place to Buy Jewelry

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

Gold: Thomas O. Jewelry Silver: Victoria’s Bronze: Lakeshore Coins & Expressions Jewelry of Ludington

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

2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

2018

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

Come Check Out Our New Showroom

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Check out our new website: www.vanderhaagcarsales.com

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

2018

GOLD AWARD

Archery Store

OPEN DAILY

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

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.

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Hotel

Gold: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Silver: Stearns Hotel Bronze: Viking Arms

Cell Service

Gold: Verizon Wireless Silver: Sprint Store By Basic PCS Bronze: AT&T Brightlinks Wireless

Oil Change

Gold: Avenue Tire & Service Silver:

Great Lakes Auto Bronze: Urka Auto Center

Satellite Service Gold: Dish Silver: DirecTV

Auto Repair

Gold: Avenue Tire & Service Silver: Shade Tree Mechanic Bronze: Great Lakes Auto

Buy Tires

Silver: Quinn’s Tires & Tows Bronze: Abrahamson’s Towing

Gold: Tire It Wholesale Silver: Avenue Tire & Service Bronze: Steve’s Tire & Automotive Service

Bridal Shop

Gold: A Bride’s Time

Appliance Store Gold: Gunberg’s Appliances Silver: Lowe’s Bronze: Home Depot

Farm Implement Dealer Gold: Freeman Creek Silver: Tractor Supply Bronze: Gillison’s

Mechanic

Gold: Jim Matthews, Shadetree Mechanic Silver:

Towing Service

Gold: Fiers Towing & Recovery

Congratulations To

Maria Urka

MCC High School Teacher

2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Small Enough To Care, Large Enough To Compete

THANK YOU

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Lance Turk, Avenue Tire & Service Bronze: Curt Jolly, Master Muffler

Buy Pool Supplies

Gold: Pool & Spa Center Silver: Country Acres

Pet Groomer

Gold: Mary Posma Silver: Susan Herrema of Hidden Hollow Bronze: Nikki May

Buy Furniture

Gold: Lundquist Furniture

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

2018

CHOICE MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS READERS’ GOLD 757-3713

AWARD

300 W. Broadway, Scottville, MI 49454 • www.mccschools.org

Congratulations To

Ron Tyndall

MCC Middle School Teacher

2018

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

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

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Silver: Lindsay’s Furniture Bronze: Holden’s Home Emporium

Carpet Cleaning Gold: Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning Silver: Lakeshore Carpet Cleaning Bronze: Stanley Steamer

Buy Paint

Gold: Ludington Paint & Glass Company Silver: Sherwin-Williams Co-

Bronze: Pinecrest

pany Bronze: Lowe’s

Car Salesperson

Chiropractor

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

Gold: Mark Yeck, Ludington Chiropractic Life Center Silver: Squires Family Care Chiropractice Bronze: John Hendricks, Chiropractic of Ludington

Assisted Living

Hearing Aid Center

Gold: Ludington Woods Living Center Silver: Grancare AFC

Gold: Colleen Avedisian Silver: Sarah, Salon 22 Bronze: Safari Sun & Tanning

Gold: Beltone Hearing Centers Silver: Hearing Health USA Bronze: Dr. Mendians

Consignment/ Resale Shop Gold: Cedar Crest Silver: My Sister’s Closet Bronze: ABC Kidz

Retirement Living Gold: Longfellow Towers Silver: Ludington Woods

Massage

Sincere Thanks

Thank you for your vote 2018

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Restuarant

Place for dinner 2018

READERS’ CHOICE

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GOLD AWARD

would like to thank you for voting us number one.

We promise to continue to provide the service you expect, walk-in affordable care that corrects your problem. Thank you!

Ludington Chiropractic Life Center

Dr. Marc Yeck

5965 W. US Hwy 10 • Ludington • 231-843-1874

GOLD AWARD

2018

Place for lunch

SILVER AWARD

Place for breakfast

2018

READERS’ CHOICE Waitress - Michelle Mark GOLD AWARD

Kuntry Kubbard Restaurant

5474 West US 10, Ludington • 845-5217

Physician

Gold: Ryan Family Practice Silver: Connie Strbich, Mercy Health Bronze: Allen Nelson

Hospital

GOLD AWARD

Dr. Marc Yeck of Ludington Chiropractic

Gold: Mercy Health Silver: Spectrum Health, Ludington Bronze: Munson Healthcare, Manistee

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Physical Therapist Gold: Carolyn O’Brien, West Michigan Physical Therapy Silver: Emily, West Michigan Physical Therapy Bronze: Zack Webster

Casino

Boat Dealer

Gold: Ludington Yacht Sales Silver: Lakeshore Motor Sports Bronze: JC Marine

Gold: Little River Casino & Resort Silver: Soaring Eagle

Place to Buy a Mattress

Gold: Lundquist Furniture Silver:

Lindsay’s Furniture Bronze: Mattress Max & Home Furnishings

Waitress/Waiter Gold: Michelle Marek at

Gold: Park Lanes Silver: Spartan West

Fast Food Restaurant

Bartender

Gold: Donna Nicholson at P.M. Steamers Silver: Larry Ingle at Bud’s Tap Room Bronze: Jason at Jamesport Brewing

We are so blessed with this honor of being voted one of the best in providing loving, caring and educational daycare.

Little Scholars Daycare, Ludington (231)239-0107

Thank you for voting us one of the best!

READERS’ CHOICE 2018

We are honored with this award and look forward to providing your loved ones with the best care.

Grancare

Bowling Alley

Gold: Kuntry Kubbard Silver: Big Boy Restaurant Bronze: Sportsman’s

With Sincere Thanks!

SILVER AWARD

Gold: Stearns Park Silver: First Curve/Ludington State Park

Restaurant

Marina

Gold: Ludington City Marina Silver: Harbor View Marina

Place to Watch Sunset

Kuntry Kubbard Silver: Char Fourtier at Big Boy Bronze: Donna Nicholson at P.M. Steamers

2110 E. US 10 | Custer, MI | 231-757-0042

Gold: McDonald’s Silver: Wendy’s

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Bronze: Burger King

Place to Get a Burger Gold: McDonald’s Silver: Burger King Bronze: The Grand

Place to Get a Pizza Gold: Chuck Wagon Silver: Pizza Hut Bronze: Stix

2018

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READERS’ CHOICE

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

GOLD AWARD

DRIVING RANGE

GOLF COURSE

Thank you for voting Lakeside Links the

#1 Golf Course in Mason County & #1 Driving Range!

We Appreciate Your Business!

George & Bob Towns, Owners – Scott Ashley, PGA Golf Professional 5369 W. Chauvez Rd., Ludington, Michigan

FIERS

TOWING & RECOVERY LLC Winch-out • Lockout Fuel Delivery Tire Change • Jump Start

Thank You 2018 Mason County READERS’ CHOICE Proud to be Voted #1 Hookin’ with a smile

GOLD AWARD

Local & Long Distance Hauling

24 HR. TOWING SERVICE 231-757-4479 • 231-923-0828

1947 S. Darr Rd., Scottville

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Mercy Health Ludington voted as the Reader’s Choice Best of the Best Medical Center in the area!

At Mercy Health, we are committed to the health of our community. With expanded services in a convenient facility, you will have access to quality health care that is close to home.

Services offered: Mercy Health Physician Partners Sable Point Family Care, behavioral health, lab/blood draw, occupational medicine, specialty care including cardiology and neurosurgery, sleep studies, X-ray and urgent care.

Dr. Connie Strbich would also like to say thank you for voting her as one of Reader’s Choice Best of the Best Physicians in the area!

Dr. Strbich joins her colleagues at Mercy Health Physician Partners Sable Point Family Care to give you the care you deserve. At Mercy Health Physician Partners, we listen. We inform. We work closely with you and each other to make sure you receive expert and seamless care.

Mercy Health Physician Partners Sable Point Family Care 5656 W. US 10, Ludington 231.843.2543 Connie Strbich, DO

MercyHealth.com

John Cooney, DO

Charles Pollard, MD

Brent Johnson, PA-C

Jennifer Flanery, PA-C

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Congratulations to our team!

WOW!!! Thank You!!!

2018

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Char Fourtier

#3 Breakfast #1 Best Boss

2018

READERS’ CHOICE BRONZE AWARD

Voted one of Mason County’s favorite banks

#2 Waitress

#1 Restaurant

2018

WEST SHORE BANK

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Donna Helminiak

HELEN JACOBSON

Voted one of Mason County’s favorite tellers

2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Thank you Mason County!

We love making a real difference for you!

Ludington westshorebank.com | 888.295.4373

2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1995

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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Let us look into your hearing...

We offer: • FREE Hearing Evaluations • FREE Clean & Checks • FREE Demonstrations Thank You For Voting For Us As The Silver Medal Winner in The Best Of The Best!

Bonus Hearing Health Savings

Thank you

2018

READERS’ CHOICE

for voting us one of the best Lawn & Tractor businesses in Mason County

SILVER AWARD

Trimmers • Chainsaws • Tillers • Tractors • Walk-Behind Mowers • Blowers • Commercial & Residential

FULL PARTS & SERVICE DEPT. • PICK-UP & DELIVERY

Seymour’S SaleS & Service, llc Rich Jr., Clint, Jim, Rich & Barb • Since 1971 - 48 Years and Still Growing 5273 W. HESSLUND RD., LUDINGTON • 231-843-9157 3 miles South of Ludington on Old US-31, Then 1 Block West on Hesslund Rd.

Buy One Get One Batteries

Buy one pack of hearing aid batteries and get the second pack for FREE! Limit 4 packs per customer. Offer expires 10/31/18.

Lutz Hearing Aid Center 325 N. Jebavy Dr. Ludington, MI 49431

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

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

Thank You!

231-480-4808

For more locations visit us at www.hearinghealthusa.com

2018

READERS’ CHOICE BRONZE AWARD

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Pizza Delivery Person

Gold: Roy Chapman at Chuck Wagon Silver: Christian Kelso at Hungry Howies Bronze: Carry DeRooy at Mancino’s

Tanning Salon

Gold: Safari Sun & Tanning Silver: Paradise Island Tanning & The Hair Station

Golf Course

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

Place for a Cup of Coffee

Gold: Bigby Coffee Silver: McDonald’s Bronze: Riverflats Coffee & Tea

Place to Work Out Gold: Ludington Fitness

Silver: Ludington Athletic Club Bronze: West Shore Community College

Campground/RV Park

Gold: Poncho’s Pond RV Park Silver: Kibby Creek Campground Bronze: Ludington State Park

Place for Breakfast Gold: Brenda’s Harbor Cafe Silver: Kuntry Kubbard

Newspaper

Bronze: Big Boy Restaurant

Gold: Ludington Daily News Silver: Wall Street Journal

Place for Lunch

Gold: Kuntry Kubbard Silver: Barley & Rye Bronze: Chef John’s Bakery & Cafe

Website

Gold: www.ludingtondailynews.com Silver: www.facebook.com

Place for Dinner

Gold: Kuntry Kubbard Silver: P.M. Steamers Bronze: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grille & Bar

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Place for Entertainment

Gold: The Mitten Silver: Little River Casino & Resort Bronze: AMC Classic 8 Theater

Thank You

Many Thanks!

2018

It is a great READERS’ CHOICE honor to be GOLD AWARD awarded the Gold Medal for Best Heating & Cooling.

We look forward to bringing you the best in 2019!

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.

skoog 1102 S. MADISON LUDINGTON, MI PH: 231-845-6302 heating & cooling FAX: 231-845-6904 www.skoogheatingncooling.com the o

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2018 Gold Secretary

LISA DEMPKEY

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

502 N. Sherman St., Ludington, Michigan 49431 231.845.6100 www.ludingtonwoods.com

2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

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Thanks For Voting!

2018

Thank You All!

READERS’ CHOICE

2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

GOLD AWARD

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

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

843-1040

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

Thank you! We appreciate your trust in us!

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY

2018 Outstanding Service Oustanding Results... READERS’ CHOICE Year after Year!

GOLD AWARD

Buy and Sell With Confidence

Congratulations to Lighthouse Team Member....

Congratulations to Lighthouse Team Member....

RANDOM MESSEDER 231-425-8753

Call Your LIGHTHOUSE REALTY TEAM Today!

PAMELA BUCK 231-690-3188 2018

2018

231-845-7500 • goLighthouseRealty.com

READERS’ CHOICE

READERS’ CHOICE

GOLD AWARD

SILVER AWARD

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Chris Bousson

Christine Lamb

GOLD AWARD

SILVER AWARD

Michelle Sterley BEST BANK TELLER

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR

GOLD AWARD

SILVER AWARD

BEST PLACE TO WORK

BEST BOSS

Thank you for voting for us!!!

231-845-5172

231-845-7396

101 E. Court Street Ludington, MI 49431

Thank You

for all your support 2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

3965 US-10 Ludington, MI 49431

GE® ProfileTM 27.8 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator PFE28PMKES

GE® 30" Slide-In Convection Range JS760ELES • Fast Preheat • Self Clean with Steam Clean Option • Smooth Glide Storage Drawer

• Keurig K-Cup brewing system • Showcase LED Lighting • Hot water scheduling

GE® Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher w/Hidden Controls GDT655SMJES

GE® 4.5 cu. ft. Capacity Washer - GFW 450SPM GE® 7.5 cu. ft. Capacity Dryer - GFD45ESPM/GSPM

• Bottle Jets • Lower Rack Multi Position • Easy-touch

• Time Saver • Internal Water Heater • Steam • Quick Wash • Steam Refresh • Steam Dewrinkle • Stainless Steel Drum • Extended Tumblew

APPLIANCE

& TELEVISION

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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Place for Steak

Gold: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grille & Bar Silver: Scotty’s Restaurant Bronze: PM Steamers

Place for Ice Cream Gold: House of Flavors Gold: Dairy Queen Silver: Kilwins

2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Thank you for Voting us #1 Pizza and #1 Delivery driver Roy Chapman

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

Thanks

for your vote!

2018

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READERS’ CHOICE

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.

GOLD AWARD

GOLD AWARD

200 S. William St. • Mailing address: 400 S. Harrison Ludington, MI 49431 231-843-9611 • www.ludingtonmarina.com

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

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

123 E. Ludington Ave. 843-3734

Bringing you our best every day!

Happy boating to all.

LUDINGTON MUNICIPAL MARINA

4460 West US 10, Ludington 231-480-5100

2018

Many Thanks!

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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 21 years, THANK YOU!

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Downtown Ludington 843-3734

Voted one of the best places for 2018

READERS’ CHOICE

2018

GOLD AWARD

2018

READERS’ CHOICE READERS’ CHOICE BRONZE

Jim Matthews voted one of Mason County’s FAVORITE MECHANICS!

AWARD

SILVER AWARD

AUTO REPAIR and SECRETARY Rudy Quijas

A great mechanic needs a great support staff and at Shadetree Mechanic we have a staff second to none!

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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Thank You!

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2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Family owned for over 80 Years!

• SCOTTVILLE OFFICE • 231-757-2676 sales@blarneycastleoil.com

CALL OR STOP IN FOR AN APPLICATION

Equal Housing Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity

www.BlarneyCastleOil.com

Thank You

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

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Place to Buy Men’s Clothing

Best Place to Buy a Boat

Best Place to Buy Boat Supplies

SILVER AWARD

GOLD AWARD

Our sincere gratitude to all who voted us Gold Medal Winner for Best Retirement Community. We thank you for this honor.

GOLD AWARD

Over 60 years of experience Over $90 million in boat sales Full Service Brokerage Full time, Professional Brokers Full Service Captain Deliveries

THE LAKE. THE LIFE. THE DREAM.®

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Place to Buy Lawn & Garden Equipment Gold: Lowe’s Silver: Seymour’s Sales & Service Bronze: Home Depot

Place to Buy Sweets & Treats

Gold: Cops & Doughnuts Silver: Kilwin’s & Sweet Apple Sue’s Bronze: Wesco

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Place to Buy Donuts

Chemical Bank Silver: Chris Helminiak at Safe Harbor Credit Union Bronze: Helen Jacobson at West Shore Bank

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

Place for BBQ Ribs

Gold: The Q Smokehouse Restaurant Silver: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grille & Bar Bronze: Ludington Bay Brewing

Boss

Gold: Donna at Big Boy Restaurant Silver: Christine Lamb at Chemical Bank Bronze: Richard Dust at Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail

Optometrist/ Opthamalogist

Bank Teller

Gold: Michelle Sterley at

Gold:

at West Shore Community College Be fit... be healthy...

WSCC offers one of the finest athletic recreational facilities in the area.

The complex features a pool, whirlpool, gymnasium, wellness fitness center, weight room, and racquetball court and ice arena.

Also check out the fitness classes that are available.

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READERS’ CHOICE 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

3000 N. Stiles Road Scottville www.westshore.edu

West Shore Eye Care Silver: Reimer Eye Care Bronze: Dr. Futura

Contractor

Gold: Steve Vandervest Silver: Adams Construction Bronze: Linus Thalman of Thalman Construction

Accountant/CPA

Gold: Piper Tax & Accounting Silver: Claire, Massie & Company Bronze:

Julie Drier/Connie Tewes (tie)

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Financial Advisor

Gold: Christopher Bousson at Chemical Bank Silver: Brian Matson Bronze: Piper Tax & Accounting

Place for Cappuccino

Gold: Riverflats Coffee & Tea Silver: Bigby Bronze: Bookmark

DJ

Gold: Adam Knudsen

Thank You for Your Votes!

Paradise New 12 minute bed Hot new bulbs!

UV-Free Spray Tanning island Tanning 40.00 or two for 70.00 & the hair 10 Tans for 50.00 station LLC 76 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington • 231-843-7800 $

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www.paradiseislandludington.com

Thanks For Voting Us Silver!

5862 W. US 10, LUDINGTON 231.843.2188

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READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

Ask Sherwin-Williams.™

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Silver: Mandy Argetsinger Bronze: Dave Wally/Boatman/ Rick Taibl/Brian Woodhouse (tie)

Gold: Beads & Blooms Silver: Bella Flora Bronze: All Occasions

Computer Supply Store

Fish Fry

Place to Get a Burrito

Computer Service Store

Gold: Doc’s Sauble River Inn Silver: Bortell’s Bronze: Big Boy

Manicurist

Gold: Donna at Luxury Nails Silver: Amanda Kozicki at Amber Nicole Bronze: Ashley at Salon 22

Hairstylist

Gold: Char Etchison at Sharp Hair Silver: Michelle Johnson at Michael Johns Bronze: Michelle Fargo at Shears Coiffures

Salon

Gold: Sharp Hair Silver: Safari Sun Bronze: Shears Coiffures

Flower Shop

Bronze: Meijer

Employment Agency

Gold: DMC Unlimited Silver: STS Computers

Gold: Manpower Silver: Michigan Works!

Kids Store

Gold: Gold: The Grand DMC Unlimited Silver: Silver: Taco Bell STS Computers Bronze: Bronze: Sportsman’s Restaurant Ryan’s Computer Repair

Real Estate Agency Gold: Lighthouse Realty Silver: Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate Bronze: Greendridge Realty

Heating & Cooling Contractor

Gold: Skoog Heating & Cooling Silver: Hankwitz Heating & Cooling Bronze: Premier Heating

Body Shop

Gold: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail Silver: Dean’s Auto Body Bronze: Great Lakes Collision

Gold: ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey

Auction Company

Gold: Ron Ringel Auctioneer

Place to Work

Driving Range

Gold: Chemical Bank Silver: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail

Gold: Lakeside Links Golf Course Silver:

Lincoln Hills Golf Club Bronze: Hemlock Golf Club

Real Estate Agent

Gold: Pam Buck of Lighthouse Realty Silver: Random Messender of Lighthouse Realty Bronze: Jamey Loney of Bellabay Realty

Attorney

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

THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS!

We are gratefully honored to be chosen as Reader's Choice Award recipients in these categories:

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READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

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BEST AUTO BODY SHOP - Gold Richard Dust, FAVORITE BOSS - Bronze Sarah Atwood, FAVORITE SECRETARY - Silver And for voting DUSTY'S one of your

READERS’ CHOICE FAVORITE PLACES TO WORK ! - Silver SILVER AWARD

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Finest Quality Collision Repairs • Auto Detailing

Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail

READERS’ CHOICE “Where The Detail Makes The Difference” BRONZE AWARD

135 S. JEBAVY • LUDINGTON • 845-1367

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SincereThanks!

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Thank you

For voting us Gold for the Best Convenience Store!

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

for voting us best place to buy flooring

231.843.4460

Specialty Meat Market & Deli

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

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5405 W. Wallace

READERS’ CHOICE

(behind Just Bargains)

GOLD AWARD

Ludington • 843-1826 "WE MAKE FLOORING EASY"

Many Thanks!

Proudly providing high quality auto care to the area.

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READERS’ CHOICE BRONZE AWARD

Best Mechanic

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READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

Thank you

ADDITIONAL 15% OFF your purchase!

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

Your Success is our Success – We Belong to you!

Thank You!

Thank you for all your votes: Donna Nickelson your Top Bartender!

For us as one of the Best Places for Dinner!

Our Steaks as one of your favorite!

Our Waitress as one of your favorites!

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SILVER AWARD

BRONZE AWARD

110 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington 845-7974

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1200 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington • 231/843.2323 www.safeharborcu.org

2018

Now through November 2018

843-8989

for the Silver for favorite financial institution and a Congratulations for Christi Helminiak Silver Award for favorite teller

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ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CONSIGNMENT SHOPS! To show our appreciation, mention you saw GOLD and we will take an

MASTER MUFFLER AND BRAKES 5929 W. US 10 • LUDINGTON •

Thanks to our loyal customers for awarding us

502 West Loomis Street, Ludington 231.843.9555

Sauble River DOC’S

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CE THANK YOU! I O H C ’ S R E READ GOLD We are very fortunate to have the best AWARD

BEST FISH FRY!

customers and staff! I could not do it without either of them!

– Doc Campbell

(231) 464-5556

9121 N US-31 • Free Soil, Michigan

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PERSONAL FAVORITES OF 2018

Firefighter Gold: Joe Cooper Silver: Tyler Hillier.

Bronze: Steve Vandervest

Police Officer Gold: Kim Cole Mason County Sheriff

Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole

Jeremy King- Sheriff Dept.

Tyler Hillier- PM TWP Fire Dept

Silver: John Gillies Mason County Mounted Division Bronze: Jeremy King Mascon County Sheriff Dept.

John Gillies, Mounted Division with Geeker

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Marie Urka- MCC High School Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper

Steve Vandervest- Hamlin TWP Fire Dept

Photographer

Teacher Gold: Marie Urka MCC High School Silver: Ron Tyndall MCC Middle School Bronze: Ronnie Sniegowski Lakeview School

Ron Tyndall- MCC Middle School

Gold: Todd & Brad Reed Photography Silver: Photography by Sue Brown

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

2018

936 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington

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231-845-7332

2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

We truly enjoy what we do and pride ourselves in giving exceptional customer service. We treasure working with all of you and deeply appreciate your business.

SILVER AWARD

RITE AID PHARMACIES

Gold: Gold: Lisa Dempkey at Andy’s/Ron’s Barber Shop Skoog Heating Silver: Silver: Family Barber Sarah Atwood at Shop Dusty’s Auto Body Bronze: & Detail Excalibur/Starboard Bronze: Clipper tie Rudy Quijas at

With Sincere Thanks!

READERS’ CHOICE

“With Us It’s Personal!”

Barber

Shadetree

Ronnie Sniegowski- Lakeview School

THANK YOU

Secretary

WEST MICHIGAN PHYSICAL THERAPY, PLLC “JUST KEEP MOVING”

901 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington, MI 231-843-2676 | 231-843-2209

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Thank you

Beltone has been the most trusted name in Hearing Care for over 78 years. Locally owned and operated in West Michigan since 1979, with over 1500 offices nation-wide to serve your hearing needs.

• $1000 off a set of Beltone Trust hearing aids • FREE hearing screenings • FREE trials on our newest technology • Clean & checks on all makes and models of hearing aids

Call us today to schedule your appointment.

LUDINGTON

239 N. Jebavy, Ludington, MI

(231) 843-3039

MANISTEE

50 Filer St., Suite 210, (Briny Bldg.)

Manistee (231) 723-0699

1-800-522-9588

for voting us the #1 Hearing Aid Center in Mason County.

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READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

John Beckett

Hearing Healthcare Practitioner

Thank you from Dr. Branning, Dr. Lynch and the entire staff at West Shore Eye Care for awarding us the 2018 Gold Award.

It has been our honor to

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fulfill the eye care needs of this community for over 33 years.

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD

409 W Ludington Ave AWARD Ludington, MI 49431 231-843-4117 www.westshoreeyecare.com

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We are honored to serve Mason County with all their floral needs.

A Big Thank You Photo by Rob Alway

2018

to you, our customers, READERS’ CHOICE GOLD and family AWARD and friends!

78 N. Jebavy Ludington

425-4133

Thank you

2018

for voting us one of the best places to buy jewelry

READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD

Victoria’s Jewelry 327 S. James St., Ludington 231-845-5257 www.oakridgejewelers.net

Located corner of James & Foster in downtown Ludington

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Thank You Voters!

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. 2018

READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD

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

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BEST THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN MASON COUNTY

266 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, MI 49431

Front row (left to right): Michelle, Megan, Amber, and Joy. Back row (left to right): Robert, Kristy, Donna, Charissa, and Tyler.

PreferredCU.org | 800.328.4131

This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. Your savings are federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.

Your saving federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government

National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency

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For Making Us #1 SALES STAFF: From left to right: Mark Nickelson, Rick Quintero, Matt Urka, Mike Urka, Jessica Hettiger, Kurt Dawdy, Jeff Hettiger, Josh Helminiak and Paul Boyd.

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OFFICE STAFF - From left: Rebecca Reynolds, Tierney Johnson and Melissa Jewell.

PARTS DEPT. - Jarred Jolly and Cory Cracraft.

Not pictured: Eric Walle.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER - From left: Beth Gates, Kellynn Killips and Sonja Battice.

GOLD AWARD - NEW VEHICLES BRONZE AWARD - USED VEHICLES SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Front row - left to right: Mike Kubiak, Ruben Jaramillo, Michael Olson and KC Kunkel.

Back Row - left to right: Tom Urka, Doug Seymour, Art Wallager, John Rae, Jack Currier, Ryan Russell, Jesse Nebola and Rich Spoor.

SILVER AWARD BEST AUTO SALES PERSON

BRONZE AWARD BEST SALES PERSON

Matt Urka

Paul Boyd

Not Pictured: Bob Barker and Sandy Nolan.

BRONZE AWARD - OIL CHANGE

Serving West Michigan for Over 90 Years

URKA AUTO CENTER chevrolet

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buick

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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