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A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
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231-843-3414
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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
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(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
Print Shop
Place to Buy Men’s Clothing
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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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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
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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
2018
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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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nly name you need to know. ..
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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
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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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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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All Toysv
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.®
(888)231-1698 | www.facebook.com/ludingtonyachtsalesllc www.ludingtonyachtsales.com | info@ludingtonyachtsales.com
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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
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Thanks For Voting Us Silver! 5862 W. US 10, LUDINGTON 231.843.2188
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READERS’ CHOICE SILVER AWARD
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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
2018
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
2018
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.
2018
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! 2018
READERS’ CHOICE READERS’ CHOICE READERS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD
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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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