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Patrica Adams, John Aron, Natasha Baysinger, Crysta Born, David C. Brower, Lynn Butler, Karen Button, Stacy Camilleri, Joann Carolus, Kimberly Coombs, Caryn Cring, Jacob Davies, Michael Davis, Marilyn Douglass
On behalf of KW Upstate NY Properties and our 93 real estate professionals living throughout Otsego, Delaware, Chenango, Schoharie, Madison, Ulster and Sullivan counties
THANK YOU!
for choosing our company and Nancy Scanlon as candidates for "the Best of the Best." Otsego Chamber 2017 Business of the Year #1 Real Estate Company in the WORLD - THE PROOF IS IN OUR NUMBERS* *#1 in Agent Count • *#1 in Volume • *#1 in Units Adam Pierce, Donnie Potter, Hazen Reed, Laura Riddle, Barbara Roberts, James Rowe, Rebecca Saunders, Bob Scanlon, Nancy Scanlon, Daryl Schwartz, Liz See, Kim Shelton, Chris Simonetti, Anna Snyder, Amy A. Stack, Lee Stewart, Lorraine Takahashi, Susan Terpak, Deb Underwood, Bill Vagliardo, Jim Vrooman, Gretchen Walsh, Kevin Walsh, Scot K. Wentworth, Phyllis Whitehouse, David Wood, Wanda Wright, Jeffrey Harris
Nancy Scanlon
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1/3 of The Scanlon Homes Team Exceptional Results Require An Above Average Approach. We Are Not Your Everyday Agents. Three full-time agents serving Otsego, Delaware, Chenango, and Schoharie Counties Residential • Commercial • Land
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Kim Massaro, Kenneth Mattice, Leanne McCormack, Beth McGuire, Patrick McNeil, Lara Meyers, Bonnie Monzeglio, Scott Morelock, Michael Murphy, Susan Muther, Kirsten Oehl, Pamela Jean Orr, Peggy Parker
Philip Eggleton, Robert Eggleton, Sarah Fergus, James Fernandez, Joan Fox, Stacey Frazier, Michael Friedmann, Kecia Funaro-Burton, Steven Fyfe, Cheryl Gager, Ellery Gager, Merrie Sue Garnder, Lori Godshalk, Jessica Gombach, Carol Greene, Kim Gregory, Mispa Haque, Kathy Hartman, Donna Hildebrand, Jamie Hill, Rebecca Hubler, Deborah Hughes, Kevin Jaquay, Barbara Jass, Rosa Kays, Kristin Kulow, Denise Page LaCava, Wilson Li
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Rob Howard General Manager
Stephen Harris Dealer Principle
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Thank You for Nominating Royal Auto as one of the Top 3 New Car Dealers in the Market. "Together we move forward as one to be the best we can be as a team that is recognized by our customers and future customers in the community we service" Our foundation is built on Trust - Longevity & Smiles for what we do every day! - The Royal Team 2018
Scott Pickwick Chrysler Sales Manager
Scott Hinrichs Hyundai Sales Manager
Jeremie Hoyt Business Manager
Robert Schott BDC Manager
Alberto Graham Sales Associate
Tony Ross Sales Associate
Please vote and help make us #1
Brandon Shelley Sales Associate
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Thank You for Selecting the Readers’ Choice Finalists! We at The Daily Star would like to thank you for your participation in the first round of voting in this year’s Readers’ Choice Best of the Best Contest. Making your voices heard is what a community newspaper is all about, and we are proud to produce your results again this year. The Daily Star hosted the first round of voting in over 130 categories online. The number of individuals who went to thedailystar.com to vote was very impressive. Now that we have the three finalists in each category, it is time to pick the winners! You can go online again to vote, or you can submit the ballot pages contained in this publication via US Mail to The Daily Star, PO Box 250, 102 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820, or drop them off at our offices if you prefer. The winners will be announced at the end of February in a separate publication celebrating the victors. Thank you once again for your valued participation, because there would be no Readers’ Choice Best of the Best Contest or The Daily Star, without you, our readers.
The Daily Star Readers’ Choice Best of the Best 2017 Awards
Official Rules Every year, readers of The Daily Star choose the best local area businesses from among over 130 categories. The award winning institutions earn this special recognition as our reader’s favorites, and it’s time once again to make your voices heard. The first round of voting done online has been completed. The top three votegetters in each category are listed in this publication. Readers are now able to select the final category winners, either online or by submitting the enclosed paper ballots by midnight February 11, 2018. The winners will be announced in a celebratory section publishing on February 28, 2018. All paper ballots must be actual newsprint pages (no faxes or photocopies will be counted). All those who vote will be registered to win $100, courtesy of The Daily Star. The winner will be announced February 28, 2018. It’s our way of thanking you for choosing our area’s Best of the Best for 2017! Vote online at: thedailystar.com/readerschoice. One entry per contest phase per IP address.
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“This guy is number 1 in the business. He cares about what you’re going through and at the time of a loss, David “works for you.” He is very good at following through with your wishes. He is family friendly and truly cares about what they are going through. My pre-planned funeral is now through “DELKER AND TERRY FUNERAL HOME.” They will treat you right. I’m very impressed with how he took such good care of my mom. Thank you so much.” -Lisa Squires, Morris, NY On David’s help after the loss of her mother
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Thank You For Nominating Us Top 3 For
Best Nail Salon, Day Spa, & Massage Therapist (Samantha Pick)
Kathi Cobane Licensed Cosmetologist
Linda Roseboom President of Chantique Spa Licensed Cosmetologist
Samantha Pick Licensed Massage Therapist
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John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men April 20-29, 2018
Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None October 12-21, 2018
Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs July 20-29, 2018
Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour January 18-27, 2019
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Bigger Boat Productions
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Thank You…
Bank of Cooperstown is once again ranked as a TOP 3 Bank in our Region!
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Thank you for nominating us for the Top 3 Reader’s Choice Awards. Please make sure to vote for us in the final round! We appreciate all the support from our loyal listeners.
At Bank of Cooperstown, we care deeply for our local communities. First and foremost, we’re
your friends, your neighbors, your customers… but we’re also your local bank. Your local bank who you can count on to understand and support your personal or business banking needs. In the last year, we reinvested more than $12,000,000 of our deposits back into the Leatherstocking Region to help drive local community and business growth.
At Bank of Cooperstown, What Starts Here, Stays Here.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Art Gallery: m CANO m Fenimore Art Museum m The Smithy
Movie Theatre: m Southside Cinema m Unadilla Drive-In m Park Theatre Performing Arts Group: m Orpheus Theatre m Stuff of Dreams / Bigger Boat Productions m Foothills Performing Art Center Radio Station: m WZOZ m WSRK m WCDO
AUTOMOTIVE Auto Service Shop: m Monser Brothers m Five Star Subaru m Susquehanna Auto Auto Body Shop: m Stringer’s Body Shop m One Stop Auto Collision Center m Precision Collision New Auto Parts: m Advance Auto Parts m NAPA Auto Parts-Gillee’s Auto Truck & Marine Inc m Rowe’s Auto Used Auto Parts: m Roadway Auto m Wahl To Wahl Auto m Mr. Tire
Jeweler: m Wolf Wilde Goldsmith m Teleky Jeweler m McNeil Jewelers Inc.
Used Auto Dealer: m Five Star Subaru m Susquehanna Auto m Certified Auto Outlet
Kids Clothing: m TJ Maxx m JC Penney m Walmart
Car Wash: m All Star Auto & Pet Wash m Greenies m Speedway
Shoe Store: m McLaughlin’s Department Store m Shoe Department m Payless
Car Salesperson: m George Wells m Jeff Allen m Josh Brown
Tailor/Seamstress: m Elke A. DiMattia m The Golden Needle m First Choice
Towing Service: m Thetford’s BodyShop & Towing m Approved Towing & Recovery m Mowers Towing
EVENTS
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FINANCIAL SERVICES Bank (Non-Credit Union): m Community Bank m NBT Bank m Bank of Cooperstown
Bridal Specialist: m Rainbow’s End m Janet Quackenbush m Timeless Brides
Credit Union (Non-Bank): m SFCU m Leatherstocking Regional Credit Union m Chen-Del-O Credit Union
Caterer: m Sunrise Catering m LM Townsend Catering m Brooks’ House of BBQ
Financial Planner: m Sarah Manchester m Matthew Campbell m Matthew J. Sohns – Morgan Stanley
Event Planner: m Janet Quackenbush m CPB Productions m The Carriage House Event Center
FASHION & APPAREL Consignment Shop: m Silks & Treasures m Shakedown Street m Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop
FOOD, BEVERAGE & DINING Bagels: m Oneonta Bagel Company m Price Chopper Oneonta m Latte Lounge
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Dance Studio: m Jillian’s Dance Arts m Stanley & Wade School of Dance m Elite Dance Academy
New Auto Dealer: m Five Star Subaru m Empire Toyota m Royal Auto
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FOOD, BEVERAGE & DINING Bakery: m Schneider’s Bakery m Hannaford m Sweet Bee’s Bakery
Health Food Store: m Green Earth m Cooperstown Natural Foods m Price Chopper
Seafood Restaurant: m Jay’s Place m The Farmhouse at Emmons m Bella Michael’s
Garden Center: m Mt. Vision Garden Center m Gretna Gardens m Sweet Meadows
Brewery: m Brewery Ommegang m Roots Brewing Company m Council Rock Brewery
Ice Cream Shop: m Golden Guernsey m Jerry’s Place m Friendly’s
Asian Restaurant: m Simply Thai m Tiger Asian m Mt. Fuji
Hardware Store: m Munson’s m Haggerty Ace Hardware m Cherry Valley Hardware LLC
Burgers: m Five Guys m Jay’s Place m Sloan’s New York Grill
Italian Restaurant: m Bella Michael’s m Toscana m Pizza Land
Waiter / Waitress / Server: m Meg Gorel m Caryn Balnis m Marlene at Alfresco’s
Home Contractor: m Steve Parisian m VSH m Clapper Construction
Coffee Shop: m Latte Lounge m Stagecoach Coffee m Dunkin Donuts
Liquor Store: m Liquor Depot m Pyramid Liquor m UE Grapes and Grains
Deli: m Hometown Deli m Daddy Al’s m Jake’s Deli
Distillery/Winery: m Bear Pond Winery m Cooperstown Beverage Exchange m Pail Shop Vineyards
Antique Store: m The Marketplace on Chestnut m Wood Bull Antiques m Colliersville Cottage & Antiques
Landscaper: m Frazier’s Landscapes, Inc. m Mt. Vision Garden Center m The New Asbury Gardens
Diner: m Plaza Diner m Morey’s Diner m Roscoe Diner
Pizza: m Sal’s m Pizza Land m Tino’s
Appliance Store: m Sears m Lowe’s m Advantage Maytag
Lumber Yard: m Munson’s m Wightman’s Specialty Lumber m Bruce Hall
Fast Food Restaurant: m Panera m Moe’s m Wendy’s
Produce Stand: m Annutto’s Farm Stand m Mt. Vision Garden Center m Frog Pond Farms
Carpet Cleaner: m ServiceMaster by Burch m On The Spot Carpet Cleaning m Stanley Steemer
Paint Store: m Munson’s m Bruce Hall m Sherwin Williams
Fine Dining Restaurant: m Jay’s Place m B Side Ballroom m The Farmhouse at Emmons
Sub / Sandwich: m Hometown Deli m Undercover Eggplant Co. m Jake’s Deli
Electrician: m Steve MacClintock m Kap’s Krew m Les Milford
Paving Company: m Webster’s Paving m Gifford Paving LLC m Huyck Paving, Oil & Stone
French Fries: m Council Rock Brewery m Five Guys m Brooks’ House of BBQ
Sweet Corn: m Johnson’s Farm m Mt. Vision Garden Center m Tauzel Farms
Flooring Store: m Endwell Rug m Towne Flooring m CarpetsPlus COLORTILE
Plumber: m ABC Plumbing m Sunrise Plumbing m Wes Paddock
Grocery Store: m Hannaford m Price Chopper m Aldi
Wings: m The Depot m Copper Fox m Red’s Ale House & Grill
Fuel Delivery: m Reinhardt Home Heating m Mirabito m Suburban Propane
FOR THE HOME
Home Furnishings: m The Pine Shop m Scholet m TJ Maxx
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Roofing Company: m Alpine Roofing m FL Hall & Son m The Powell Company Stove / Fireplace Store: m Hearths A’Fire m Black Cloud m TAS
HEALTH & WELLNESS Cardiologist: m Dr. Cammileri m Dr. Daniel Katz m Dr. Jerel Zoltick Chiropractor: m Southside Chiropractic m Dr. George Etzel m Bettiol Chiropractic Day Spa: m Chantique Spa m The Cottage m Caribbean Day Spa Dentist: m Otego Family Dental m Dr. Robert Pondolfino m Otsego Dental Care Family Doctor: m Dr. Ben Friedell m Dr. Dohner m Kelly Butler Fitness / Gym: m Train Hard Fitness m FoxCare Fitness m Oneonta Family YMCA
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Crafts / Hobby Store: m Artware m Serenity Hobbies m The Bearded Dragon
Travel Agent: m AAA m Singing Mermaid Travels m Pine Hill Trailways
Eye Doctor: m Dr. Anya Bitterman m Dr. Rachel Hansen m Roberts Eyecare
Farm Equipment Dealer: m Sharon Springs Garage m White’s Farm Supply m River Valley New Holland
Office Equipment Store: m Office Max m The UPS Store m ACCO
Nursing Home: m Chestnut Park m Hampshire House m FOCUS Otsego
Florist: m Coddington’s FLorist m Mohican Flowers m Wyckoff’s Florist
OBGYN: m Dr. Leslie Breiten m Dr. Hayden Bassett m Dr. Georgeson
Gift Shop: m Theresa’s Emporium m The Artisan’s Guild m Tin Bin Alley
Pediatrician: m Dr. Tarricone m Dr. William Fredette m Dr. Monica Brane
Hotel / Motel: m Hampton Inn m Holiday Inn m The Otesaga Resort Hotel
Pharmacy: m Hannaford m Rite Aid m Church & Scott Inc.
Not for Profit Org.: m Family Service Association of Oneonta m Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care m Salvation Army
Veterinarian: m Community Vet Center m Dr. Joan Puritz m Cooperstown Veterinary Associates
Pet Store: m Petco m Brandow’s Feed and Seed m Dog Wild Pet Supply and Resort
Retirement Home: m Heritage at the Plains at Parish Homestead m St. James’ Manor m Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home
Tanning Salon: m Time to Tan m Zoom Tan m Nailsliks
MISCELLANEOUS Bookstore: m Green Toad m Black Tree Books m Popeks Used & Rare Books Coin Dealer: m Christopher’s Coins m Buddy’s Coins m Oneonta Coin Company
Convenience Store: m Stewart’s Shop m Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard m Speedway Tobacco Store / Vape Shop: m Smokers Choice m Cooperstown Cigar Company m Maxwell’s Toy Store: m Monkey Barrel m Riverwood m Noah’s World
NIGHTLIFE Bar: m B Side Ballroom m Reds Ale House and Grill m J & D’s Wagon Wheel Bartender: m Rebecca Carrington m Caryn Balnis m Jeff Carreras D.J.: m DJ Justino m Patrick M. del Rosario m Mike Cook Local Band: m Off the Record m The Justice League m The Roundhouse Rockers
PERSONAL SERVICES Barber: m Randy Miritello @ Crystal Palace m Paul Casey m Tru Cuts Daycare: m Sissy’s Little Lambs Children’s Center m Bugbee Children’s Center m Angel’s Daycare Dry Cleaner: m First Choice m Metro Cleaners m Phil @ Clinton Plaza
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Well Driller: m Reed & Sons m Barney and Sons m Titan Drilling
Hearing Aids: m Audibel m HEAR Here! m Miracle Ear & Hearing Health Centers
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PERSONAL SERVICES Funeral Home: m Bookhout Funeral Home m Grummons m Delker & Terry Funeral Home Glass Repair: m Tri-County Glass m Ace Glass m Delaware Auto Glass
Tattoo Artist: m Jason Sexton m Dan Scannell m Travis Manley
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Hair Salon: m Denim & Diamonds Hair Salon m Lemon Tree m Suzanne’s Unisex Hair Salon
Accountant: m George McLain m The Tax Professionals m Mark D’Amico
Hair Stylist: m Joyce Knuth m Kimberly Spearbeck m Lisa Jones
Auction House: m Lettis Auction m Austin’s Auction Barn m Harmonie Hall
Kennel: m Community Veterinary Center m Hillside Kennels m Dog Wild
Insurance Agency: m Gordon B. Roberts m State Farm Bill Ellis m NBT-Mang Insurance Agency
Laundromat: m Church Street Laundromat m Clinton Plaza Laundry m First Choice Cleaners
Lawyer: m Kelley Eckmair m Mike Getman m Theo Basdekas
Tax Preparer: m The Tax Professionals m Ray Holohan m Woods and Dobinski
SPORTS & RECREATION Bicycle Shop: m Otsego Bicycles m Walmart m Woodland Cycles Bowling Alley: m Holiday Lanes m The Clark Sports Center m Galaxy Bowl Golf Course: m Colonial Ridge Golf m Leatherstocking Golf Course m Oneonta Country Club Local Sports Team: m Oneonta Outlaws m Yellow Jackets m Oneonta Soccer Club
Snowmobile Shop: m Klinger Power Sports m Delaware Sports Center m TC Sports Sporting Goods Store: m Dick’s Sporting Goods m Sportsman Adventures m Mayhood’s Sporting Goods
TECHNOLOGY Business Website: m Destination Oneonta m Directive m ISD Computer Sales / Svc: m ISD m Fat Man Computers m Personal Computer Services Electronics Store: m ISD m Gamestop m Drogen’s
Hunting / Fishing Store: m Sportsman Adventures m Losie’s Gun Shop m Mayhood’s Sporting Goods
Massage Therapist: m Kristin Sloth m Chanda Gifford m Samantha Pick
Locksmith: m Davies Lock Shop m Ox Locks Security & Safety m Home Depot
Nail Salon: m Chantique Spa m Magic Nails m Nail Slicks
Printer: m The Village Printer m Printigree m PDQ
Pet Groomer: m Blue Dog Grooming m Dog Wild Pet Supply and Resort m The Ruff House
Real Estate Agent: m Betsy Shultis m Nancy Scanlon m Phil Wright
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Photographer: m Blue Water Studios m E. Kishbaugh Photography m Jamie Novak
Real Estate Agency: m Benson Agency m Keller Williams m Ashley-Connor Realty
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
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- Best Fine-Dining Restaurant - Best Seafood Restaurant
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Thank You For nominaTing us, The Farmhouse, Top 3 in Two CaTegories This Year!
9 Time Award Winner! Let’s Make It 10!
Be sure to vote by February 11th at www.thedailystar.com!
We Appreciate Our Loyal Customers
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Real Estate Agency Real Estate Agents:
Betsy Shultis
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We appreciate your support and continued confidence.
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Thank You For The Support And Nominating Us Top 3 for
BEST CHIROPRACTOR!
Please Vote For Us For The Best Of The Best!
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Mirabito Energy Products would like to thank all our customers who voted us as a candidate for Best Fuel Delivery Service in the area.
We’re Working Hard for Your Final Vote!
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Make your Appointment Today!
607-433-1150
Dr. Daryn Seltzer, DC & Dr. Walter Shapiro, DC Most Insurances Accepted
Oneonta Office 427 Main St.
Delhi Office 69 Meredith St.
Stamford Office 31 Harper St.
Gretna Gardens
Thank you for voting us into the Top 3 Best Garden Centers!
mirabito.com
Our people make energy different.
JOE GARDNER Program Director
TAMI HOOD Sales Associate
JIM TOMEO On-Air (afternoons)
ROB RAY On-Air (mornings)
“We Make Your Day Beautiful” 2664 State Highway 7 • Otego, NY 607-267-1707
NATE LULL Sports Director
CRAIG STEVENS General Manager
75 Main Street Sidney, NY 13838 (607-563-3588)
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FAVORITES! DR. RACHEL HANSEN, OPTOMETRIST
Thank You For Supporting Us and Nominating Us Top 3 For Best Eye Doctor! 209 MAIN ST., DOWNTOWN ONEONTA ● (607) 433-2360
Thank you to our
Top 3 Finalist Best Burgers, Best Bartender & Best Server - Caryn Balnis
loyal customers. Your business means so much to us!
HOURS
We Buy Local!
We want to provide a memorable experience to all our guests by using locally farm raised meats and produce...
607-267-4779 337 Chestnut Street Oneonta, NY
Sunday Noon - 8pm Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 9pm Closed Monday
Check us out on the web and Facebook
Check Out Our Retail Meat Counter And Fresh Baked Dessert Case Appetizers •
Sandwiches • From The Field •
From The Farm •
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The Smoker
➜ Local and long distance towing
Thank You For The Support and Nomination for Top 3 Best Veterinarian! Our three doctor practice offers a variety of services including after hours emergency care on some nights, with appointments available Monday through Saturday. Our friendly staff works hard to ensure quality care for your pets!
SERVICES • Micro Chipping • Dental Care • Radiology • Boarding • Wellness Exams • Spay & Neuter • Emergency Care • Vaccinations • Surgery HOSPITAL HOURS
Joan Puritz, DVM
MON-THURS. 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM, FRI. 8:30-6:00 & SAT. 8:30-3:00 Phone: (607)-432-8570 Fax: (607)267-4088
WRECKM ASTE CERTIFIE R D
➜ Light and heavy duty towing
Thank you for your support!
➜ 4-wheel drive recovery ➜ Damage-free wheel lift and flatbed services ➜ Complete auto repair services ➜ Lockout services
THETFORD’S BODY SHOP & TOWING 3 Keith St. Oneonta, NY 13820 • 607-433-0319
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OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00-5:00 SATURDAY 9:00-12:00
• Professional Blacktop Sealing • Full Service Residential and Commercial Blacktop Paving and Stone & Oil • Asphalt Paving • Sealing FREE • Parking Lots ESTIMA • Schools TES! • Striping • Driveways • Grading
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Oneonta Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
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Thanks to all who voted us Readers’ Choice Top 3 BEST GROCERY STORE BEST BAKERY BEST PHARMACY Don’t Forget to Vote Us #1! 705 State Highway 28 Southside, Oneonta, NY
607-437-0012 hannaford.com
We would like to thank all our loyal customers for nominating ISD as Readers Choice Best of the Best for:
* Computer Sales * Electronics Store *Best Business Website Be sure to vote for ISD to WIN
Voting Concludes on February 12th
Affordable Printing Solutions
Machine:
Sales, Service & Supplies
In Shop Services:
Printing, Copying, Faxing, Binding, Laminating, Scanning, & Wide-Format Printing
PDQ Service & Supplies LLC 5514 State Hwy 7 Suite 4 Oneonta, NY 13820 607-433-5100 • pdqcopiercenter.com
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Call Kathy Clarkson or Jo-Ann Scheiner for more information or to arrange a personal tour.
607-436-9974
Visit www.stjamesmanor.com for a virtual tour!
Mt. Vision Garden Center &
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FARM
STAND
Thank you for voting us into the Top 3 for best Garden Center, Produce Stand, Sweet Corn, and Landscaper! We appreciate all of your support!
Located on Rt. 205 Between Laurens & Mt. Vision Also at 125 County Hwy 46, Mt. Vision 607-431-1100 • 607-432-1260 Open 9AM-6PM 7 Days a Week Find us on Facebook: Mount Vision Garden Center, Inc.
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Stop By and See Why We Are Everything An Independent Retirement Community Should Be.
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Thank You For Voting us Readers Choice Top 3!
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Thank You For Nominating Us Readers’ Choice Top 3!
We Are Here To Make Your Day Wonderful!
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Best Event Planning Top 3 For Best Caterer, Best Event Planner, and Best Bridal Specialist! www.sunrisespecialtycatering.com • 607-434-8453 & 607-434-8452 Janet and Mark Quackenbush
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Hours: Mon-Thur, 9am - 6pm; Fri, 9am - 5pm; Sat, 9am - 4pm
(Inspections & repairs on all makes & models
Visit Us At: www.klingerpowersports.com
Offering Quality Child Care for Over 30 Years!
We Appreciate Your Support And For Nominating Us Top 3 For Best Day Care Center! Bugbee Children's Center offers a unique early care and educational experience to the children and families of SUNY Oneonta and the greater Oneonta community. We create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children learn, play and explore. 1 State St, Oneonta, NY • (607) 436-2484
Here’s your chance to pick the winners from our Top 3 vote-getters in each category to see who will be The Daily Star Readers’ Choice Best of the Best 2017!
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For taking the time to vote for your favorite businesses in this year’s contest. There would be no contest without you!
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Thank You!
Top 3 Best of the Best-Stove and Fireplace Store
The Depot Restaurant and Tavern
Thank You for Nominating Us Best of the Best 8 Years in a Row! BEST WINGS
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10 Years In A Row!
Thank You For Voting Us Into The Top 3 Again This Year!
Thomas Morris, D.M.D.
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607-441-3200
Hollis Heinzerling, D.D.S.
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Thank you for our Best of the Best Nomination. We appreciate your support.
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Shop Local and Help Your Community Make sure to support the mall stores nominated by voting at www.thedailystar.com through February 11!
Dr. Ben Friedell, Family Doctor Dr. Diane Georgeson, OB/GYN Dr. Leslie Breiten, OB/GYN Dr. Monica Brane, Pediatrician Dr. Sioban Hayden, OB/GYN Dr. William J. Fredette, Pediatrician Dr. Zoltick Jerel Mark, Cardiologist Foxcare Fitness
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Congrats to all Top 3 nominees in the Daily Star’s Readers' Choice!
Thank You To All Our Loyal Customers For Once Again Voting Us One Of The Top 3 For Auto Body Repair!
Garry Moore Frank Rumenapp 2010
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Thank you Daily Star Readers and congratulations to these top 3 finalists:
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of Auto Body Repair
Fuel Oil • Gasoline • Kerosene • Diesel Fuel A BIG THANK 24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days/Year YOU! Free Written Estimates FOR VOTING US for Heating Systems TOP 3 FOR FUEL Rt 23 West Oneonta DELIVERY • (607) 432-6633 SERVICE www.reinhardthomeheating.com
Sunday, February 4, 2018 • 12pm - 4pm WILBER MANSION • 11 FORD AVE. • ONEONTA, NY
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LINKING ARTISTS, PROMOTING THE ARTS, EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY
Wilber Mansion Jam Band Quilt Display by: Susquehanna Valley Quilters ...and help choose the best chili in the area!
Thank You For Nominating Us Top 3 For Best Italian & Best Seafood! Please Vote For Us for Best of the Best!
57 River Street Oneonta, NY 13820 607-431-9166 • bella-michaels.com Open Monday - Friday 11am – 10pm Saturday 4pm – 10pm CLOSED SUNDAYS Alex and Diana Gracias
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RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • STORM WINDOWS • INSULATED GLASS • THERMOPANE
Restaurant & Bar Featuring Country Music All the Time! Country Karaoke Every Other Thursday! Live Music Most Weekends!!!
Proud to be selected as a Readers’ Choice Finalist for
Best Hunting & Outdoor Sporting Goods Store
LOSIE’S
GUN SHOP
Helping You Exercise Your 6748 State Hwy. 23 • Oneonta, NY 13820 2nd Amendment Rights Since 1981 607-432-6452
Blue Dog grooming
Serving Lunch, Dinner, Drinks and Coffee Open for Lunch Thursday-Saturday @ 11AM! Thank You For The Support and Nominating Us Top 3 For Best Bar! Please Vote for Us for Best of the Best! 18 Water Street • Oneonta, New York • (607) 267-4898
VOTE ONLINE FOR YOUR FAVORITES!
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Thank You For the Nomination!
739 East St, Oneonta, NY (607) 433-5500 www.bluedoggrooming.com
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Thank You for Nominating Us for Top 3 For Best Glass Repair!
PICTURE FRAMES• WINDOWS • SCREENS • GLASS BL OCKS
MIRRORS• WINDSHIELDS • GLASS BLOCKS • PLATE • FREE ESTIMATES • AUTOMOTIVE
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Bella Michael ’s Restaurant
Bowls $10 and up • Members enter half hour early at 11:30am!
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Thank you for voting us Top 3 Lumber Yard and Paint Shop!
Bruce Hall Home Center
Thank you for Voting ServiceMaster by Burch into the Top 3 for Carpet Cleaning Services! At ServiceMaster we offer Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and many Disaster Restoration Services.
Restoration Service:
607-547-9961
Water Fire Smoke Furnace Soot Loss Mold
206 Main Street, Cooperstown NY, 13326 Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM Saturday 8:00AM-4:00PM
607-988-2516
www.servicemasterbyburch.com
PRECISION COLLISION Thanks to our loyal customers for voting us Top 3 “Best Autobody Repair”
If it’s a scratch, crumple or crush...we’re glad you come to us!
(607) 278-6115 9997 State Highway 23, Oneonta, NY 13820 Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
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“I’ll throw some logs on that fire when it warms up in here!” Chris Lochhead, Marketing entrepreneur
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Meet the
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Valerie Secor
Advertising Manager 607-441-7235 | Cell 573-552-1999 vsecor@thedailystar.com
Lonny Chin
Samantha Dufresne
Multimedia Account Executive
Multimedia Account Executive
607-441-7204 | Cell 845-796-6830 lchin@thedailystar.com
607-441-7256 | Cell 607-638-7005 sdufresne@thedailystar.com
Contact your account executive for all your advertising needs!
Alexis Lanza
Christine Benson
Multimedia Account Executive
Classified Advertising Manager
607-441-7225 | Cell 860-849-3557 alanza@thedailystar.com
607-441-7238 cbenson@thedailystar.com
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VOTING ENDS FEB. 11!
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