Best of the Triangle 2011 by Peter Imes

Best of the Triangle Reader’s Choice 2011

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2 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

Best of the Triangle Winners Shop ’Til You Drop Antique Store

Best — Beards Antiquities on Fifth Among the best — Magnolia Antique Mall Stewart’s Antiques

Accessory Store

Best — Melange Among the best — Fashion Barn Claire’s

Appliance Store

Auto Parts Store

Bail Bondsman

Best — A-1 Appliance Among the best — Cowboy Maloney Sears Best — Auto Zone Among the best — Carl Hogan Toyota O’Reilly

Building Supply Store

Children’s Clothing

Department Store

Discount Store

Discount Furniture Store

Floor Covering

Florist

Formal Wear/Bridal

Furniture Store

Gift Shop

Hardware Store

Home Electronics Store

Best — New Home Among the best — Lowe’s Cash and Carry Best — Children’s Place Among the best — Belk Reeds Best — Belk Among the best — JC Penney Reeds Best — Dollar General Among the best — Walls Freds Best — R & N Among the best — Spiller Ashley Best — Johnson Carpet Among the best — Palmer’s Interiors Lowe’s

Lighting Store

Paint Store

Pawn Shop

Pet Supplies

Shoe Store

Day Care/Preschool

Best — First Baptist Among the best — FUMC/ELC Tomorrow’s Pride

Dry Cleaner

Best — Shelton Among the best — Regal Commerce

Employment Agency

Funeral Home

Best — CPI Among the best — Wise Staffing Key Staff Source Best — Memorial/Gunter & Peel Among the best — Lowndes Funeral Home Welch Funeral Home

Heating & Cooling

Best — Advanced Air Among the best — Brislin Triangle

Home Health Agency

Best — Gentiva Among the best — Baptist Home Health Tombigbee Home Health Care

Hotel

Best — Fairfield Inn & Suites Among the best — Best Western Wingate

Insurance Agent

Best — Ryan Cooper Among the best — Chris Rhett Bobby Patrick

Investment Firm

Best — L.H. Nickels Among the best — Wells Fargo Edward Jones

Best — Goose Hollow Among the best — Ashley Langford Best — Melange Among the best — Monograms Plus Gifts Etc. Best — Military Hardware Among the best — Lowe’s Marvins Best — Tech Video Audio Among the best — Radio Shack Wal-Mart

Best — Rae’s Among the best — Reeds Jack Moody Best — Lighting Unlimited Among the best — Lighting Plus Lowe’s

Landscape/Lawn Care

Law Firm

Best — Smith Landscaping Among the best — Grassmasters Lance Dawkins

Best — Stone & Hayes Among the best — Nichols, Crowell, Gillis, Cooper & Amos Studdard Law Best — Mike’s Among the best — The Jug Rook’s Wine Cellar

Liquor Store

Best — Bob McIntyre Among the best — Bill Kidder Roto Rooter

Plumber

Best — FUMC/ELC Among the best — First Baptist Tomorrow’s Pride

Preschool

Best — Heritage Academy Among the best — Immanuel Annunciation

Private School

Teacher

Best — Molly Jane Carpenter, Columbus Middle School Among the best — April Downey, Caledonia Elementary School Hope Hogan, Columbus High School

Best — Sherwin Williams Among the best — The Paint Store Lowe’s

Professional Photographer

Best — Gary’s Pawn & Gun Among the best — Rings & Strings Diamond Pawn & Gun

Best — Amber’s Photography Among the best — Kelley Hayes Jerry Nail

Real Estate Agent

Best — Mike Davis Among the best — Sandra Ward Patty Guerry

Restaurant Wait Staff

Best — Harvey’s Among the best — Huck’s Place Jack’s

Best — Bryan’s Records & Pets Among the best — Wal-Mart Lowndes County Co-op Best — Goody Two Shoes Among the best — Reeds Belk

Best — Palmer Home Thrift Store Among the best — Salvation Army Fashion Apparel Best — Black Prairie Among the best — John Deere/Wade Martin Truck & Tractor Best — Fashion Barn Among the best — Melange Belk

Superior Service

Accounting Firm

Best — Harding Catering Among the best — Table of Plenty Front Door

Best — Southern Wedding Among the best — House of Tux Fashion Barn

Thrift Store

Apartment Complex

Caterer

Best — Penny Bowen Among the best — Jeanette Beard Linda Dortch

Best — Hibbetts Among the best — Sport Specialty Stans Outdoor

Women’s Clothing

Best — Backstrom’s Among the best — Painted Lady Amzi Love

Interior Designer

Sporting Goods/Outdoor

Tractor Dealer

Bed & Breakfast

Best — Ivy Cottage Among the best — Noweta's Beehive

Best — Alarm One Home Security Systems Among the best — Golden Triangle Security Alliance ADT Jewelry Store

Best — Kenneth Montgomery Among the best — Chester Leigh David Livingston

Health Matters Alternative Medicine

Assisted Living Community

Chiropractor

Dentist

Family Physician Best — Waverly Among the best — Colony Falcon Lair Best — Thomas Kerby & Brown Among the best — Rollins & Crigler T.E. Lott

Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner

Best — Robert’s Apothecary Among the best — Hollydale GNC Best — Trinity Among the best — Windsor Plantation Point Best — Veal Among the best — Saum Suzie Johnson Best — Robin Campassi Among the best — George Elsberry Dean Chow Best — John E. Stanback Among the best — Jerry Turner Bob Buckley Best — Baptist Among the best — Lowndes Family Medical NMMC Best — Joy Murphy Among the best — Stephanie Gale Linda Lamison

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Best of the Triangle Winners Nursing Home

Best — Trinity Among the best — Windsor Aurora Australis

OB/GYN

Best — James Holzhauer Among the best — George Childrey Cam Otey

Dessert

Best — Smackers Among the best — Cafe on Main Harvey’s

Mexican Food

Best — Mi Toro Among the best — Mi Hacienda Mexican Kitchen

Ophthamologist/Optometrist

Best — David Curtis Among the best — Dan Bennett Don Upton

Pizza

Orthodontist

Best — Cooper Callaway Among the best — John Russell Columbus Dental Clinic

Plate Lunch

Orthopedist

Best — Scott Jones Among the best — Chad Altmeyer Rusty Linton

Salad

Pediatrician

Best — Jacob Skiwski, Sr. Among the best — Amy Robertson Pam Sykes

Sandwich

Pet Grooming

Best — Heavenly Creatures Among the best — Doggy Day Spa Columbus Pet Grooming

Seafood

Best — CJ’s Among the best — Pizza Hut Papa John’s Best — Cafe on Main Among the best — Kountry Kitchen Huck’s Best — Harvey’s Among the best — Little Dooey Pepper’s Best — United Deli Among the best — Proffitt's Porch Pepper’s Best — Bartahatchie Outback Among the best — Huck’s Place Ruben’s

Pharmacy

Best — Shelton’s Among the best — Walgreen’s Family Pharmacy/Dutch Village

Sports Bar/Nightclub

Surgeon

Best — Jerry Stennett Among the best — Rusty Linton Thomas Vinson

Steak

Best — Old Hickory Among the best — Huck’s Place Jack’s

Best — Jim Dowdle Among the best — Louis Bounds Sammy Wilcox

Sushi

Best — Little Tokyo Among the best — Umi’s Bann Thai

Veterinarian

Best — Carl Hogan Automotive Among the best — Premier Ford Mitchell Automotive

Looking Good

Auto Dealer/New Import

Best — Carl Hogan Toyota Among the best — Carl Hogan Honda Columbus Nissan

Barber/Beautician

Auto Dealer/Used

Best — Allen Jones Among the best — Carl Hogan Toyota Carl Hogan Automotive

Cosmetic Procedure

Auto Repair

Best — Stokes Among the best — Carl Hogan Toyota Marty’s Service Center

Day Spa

Auto Salesman

Best — Chase Summerford, Premier Ford Among the best — Joey Ferraro, Carl Hogan Toyota Jim Stafford, Carl Hogan Automotive

Bike Shop

Best — McAlister’s Among the best — Pepper’s Sonic

Sweet Tea

Gettin’ Around Auto Dealer/New Domestic

Best — Sey’s Among the best — Ruben’s Station 7

Best — Boardtown Bikes Among the best — The Bicycle Shop Village Cycle Center

Eye Wear

Best — Jamie Harvey Among the best — Beth Thomas Wendy Shackelford Best — Eden MediSpa & Laser Center Among the best — Dr. Westmoreland Belk Best — Brickerton Day Spa Among the best — Eden MediSpa & Laser Center Bella Derma Best — Columbus Optical Among the best — Curtis Optometry Brooks Eye Center Best — YMCA Among the best — Core Fitness Fitness Factor

Fitness Center

Boat Dealer

Best — Boat Gallery Among the best — Performance Marine Miller Marine

Hair Salon

Best — Styles By David Scott Among the best — Nu Look Salon Profiles

Boat Repair

Best — Boat Gallery Among the best — Miller Marine Performance Marine

Manicurist

Best — Beth Thomas/Salon 417 Among the best — Lara Frasher/Brickerton Heather Pack/All About You

Body Shop

Best — ABC Among the best — Burchfield’s MGM

Massage Therapist

Best — Jenia Vest Among the best — Sylvia Killebrew Sandy Schrock

Brake Repair

Best — Stokes Among the best — Miller OK Tire Midas

Nail Salon

Best — Brickerton Day Spa Among the best — Salon 417 Rose’s Nails

Car Wash/Detail Shop

Best — Auto Spa Among the best — D&B Car Wash Classic Car Care

Pedicurist

Best — Lara Frasher Among the best — Heather Pack Beth Thomas

Oil Change

Muffler Repair

Tire Store

Windshield Repair

Best — Stokes Among the best — Express Oil Carl Hogan Toyota Best — 3 Star Among the best — Midas Muffler Magic Best — Miller OK Tire Among the best — Lowndes County Radial Bates Best — Frank Burris/Pro Tech Among the best — Windshield Dr. Shaw Auto Glass

Weight Loss Center

Buffet

Chinese Food

Coffee

Best — Pit N Cone Among the best — Hank’s Little Dooey Best — Ryan’s Among the best — Buffet City Barnhill’s Best — Peking Among the best — China House China Royal Best — Beans & Cream Among the best — Dunkin Donuts Kudoz

Best — Weight Watchers Among the best — Eden MediSpa & Laser Center Physician’s Weigh Loss

Show Me The Money Best — Renasant Among the best — Bank First Bancorp South

Bank

Credit Union

Let’s Eat BBQ

Best — Sunstruck Among the best — Rejuvenation Core Fitness

Tanning Salon

Best — Triangle Federal Credit Union Among the best — Member’s First Brightview Columbus Credit Union Columbus Municipal Credit Union

Mortgage Lender

Best — JTS & Company Among the best — Bancorp South Cadence

Hometown Hero’s Columbus

Mickey Brislin

Starkville

Dan Mullen

West Point

Toxey Haas

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A-1 Appliance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 A Southern Wedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Advanced Air Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Alarm One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Allen Jones Used Cars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Amber's Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Amzi Love Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Ashley Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Aurora Australis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bancorp South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bates Tire Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Beans & Cream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Beard's Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Black Prairie Tractor and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The Boat Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Bright View Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bryan's Record and Pet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dr. Robin Campassi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Brickerton Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cafe on Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Carl Hogan Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Carl Hogan Honda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Carl Hogan Toyota. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cash & Carry Building Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Children's Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Dr. Gregory Childrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CJ's Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Clinic at Elm Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The Colony Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Coldwell Banker West Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Columbus Children's Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Columbus Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Columbus Orthopaedic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Columbus Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ryan Cooper, A-1 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Core Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The CPI Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Diamond Pawn & Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Edward Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fairfield Inn and Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Falcon Lair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fashion Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 First United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Fitness Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gentiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Gifts Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Glenn's Pit N Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 GNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Golden Triangle Security Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Harding Catering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Heritage Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Dr. James Holzhauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Immanuel Center For Christian Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ivy Cottage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jack's Steak & Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Johnson Carpet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JTS & Company Mortgage Brokers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Key Staff Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Kountry Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Leigh's Bail Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lighting Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Little Dooey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Little Tokyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lowndes County Radial Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lowndes Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Magnolia Antique Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Massage by Sylvia Killebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Memorial Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 MGM Paint & Body Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Mi Toro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Kenneth Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 New Home Building Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 L.H. Nickels & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 North Mississippi Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Nu Look Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Palmer Home for Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Palmer's Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Peking Chinese Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Frank Burris/Pro Tech Auto Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 R&N Factory Warehouse Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Rae's Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Re/Max Partners of Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Renasant Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Roberts Apothecary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Rook’s Wine Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Russell Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sey's Sports Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Shaw Auto Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Shelton Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Shelton's Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sherwin Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Smackers Frozen Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Station 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Stone & Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Studdard Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sunstruck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Table of Plenty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TE Lott & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tech Video and Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Three Star Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Triangle Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Trinity Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 United Deli and Grocery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Dr. Don Upton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Veal Chiropractic Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Welch Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Wells Fargo Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Chances are sometime nesses got votes though in your life someone they’ve been long gone. (likely your mother) has Among those were said to you, “If it’s worth Ruth’s, Wag, Grins and doing, it’s worth doing Giggles and Heilig well.” Or maybe on comMeyers. Ruth’s, a pletion of a task they Columbus landmark for have said, “Job well decades, closed its doors done.” 15 or so years ago. Now This year’s Best of the that’s customer loyalty. Birney Imes Triangle is, in a sense, a Some of the catecelebration of a job well gories required voters to done. And, in another sense, it’s a write in names. Many businesses popularity contest. Maybe it’s a lit- are like the ’80s sitcom “Cheers,” tle of both. where everybody knows everyWith each passing year, enthusi- one’s name. They may not know asm increases for “Best.” Our your last name or how to spell readers and advertisers seem to be your first, but they know you and eagerly waiting for what is clearly place great confidence in the servour most popular special section. ice you provide. Kari at It’s also popular with our sales Appearance; Pam at Regis, Nicki at reps, who enjoy the response of Hair 2000, Tracy at Sissors, businesses and proprietors when Stephanie at Smart Style and Anita they learn they have been voted at Sun Tann, all have their followthe Best. ers. This year Ad Director Beth We have included the names of Proffitt and her staff worked them- people who received votes in sevselves silly counting the 1,170 baleral categories in this section. You lots cast — each ballot had 117 may find your favorite teacher, choices. automobile salesman or hairdressWe learned a few things about er. our voters in the process. Some One hundred and fifteen teachdid not hesitate to add comments ers got votes, as did 58 car salesin some categories or give direcmen. tions to make sure that we creditMortgage lenders was a categoed the correct business with their ry where voters chose to write in a vote. For example, when votes name as opposed to an institution. were tallied for a business with The personal relationships mean a more than one location (Pizza Hut, lot to customers it seems. for example), comments referred Borrowers cast ballots for Jimmy to the sauce being better at one McPherson, Moak Griffin, Charlie location or the crust at another. Douglas, Grace Ward, Reta And there were the few teetoRushing and Justin Casano. talers who chose to abstain in cerWe want to thank all of those tain categories. Rather than cast a who cast a ballot and all of our vote for a Sports Bar and Grill, advertisers who proudly display they wrote, “Never touched the their Best of the Triangle blue-ribstuff” or “I DO NOT drink.” boned certificates throughout the Mom-and-pops scored better year. And yes! We do count this year. Some hometown busiEVERY ballot!

BEST HOMETOWN HERO Congratulations to everyone who received votes for best hometown hero. Those who received votes for Hometown Hero/Columbus were: Neal Austin Nikki Austin Jan Ballard Bobby Barksdale Derrick Beckom Dan Bennett Michael Berry Charlie Box Billy Brewer Dixie Butler Kathy Cadden Cooper Callaway Nancy Carpenter Brenda Caradine Mark Castleberry David Curtis Jim Davidson Sandra DePriest Nutie Dowdle Joey Ferraro The Fire Department Bill Ford Billy Ford Leslie Frasier Trudy Gildea Mother Goose JoAnn Graham Bobby Harper Joe Higgins Carl Hogan James Holzhauer Andy Hubbard Butch Howard Pat Hudgins The Humane Society Beth Jeffers Virgil Kimbrell Tyson Lee Sgt. Josh Logan John Longmier John Lumsden Military Personnel Oliver Miller Gawyn Mitchell Maj. Gen. Thomas Moore Ralph Null Nina Pannell Shawn Parker Nicole Townsend Oswalt The Police Department Relay for Life Robert Rhett Jerry Rice Clark Richardson Janice Ryals Joseph St. John School Principals School Teachers Valerie Sheffield Billy Sims

Mark Smith Jeff Smith Robert Smith Dave Taylor Thomas Toney David Vaughn Tommy Watkins Ina Walters Robert White Rudy West Greg Wright Crystal Yates Edward Yeats

Those who received votes for Hometown Hero/Starkville were: Blake Balzli Thomas Berkery Nick Bell Danny Browning, Jr. Bully Dolph Bryan John Breazoele Bob Collins Dan Camp William Durr Brad Edmondson Pam Foster Elizabeth Gwin Ron Hartness Mark Hobart Bailey Howell Cameron Huxford Mark Keenum Paige Lawes Jan Morgan Jay Perry Andy Shurden Lynn Shurden Billy Stacy Keith Winfield Parker Wiseman

Those who received votes for Hometown Hero/West Point were: Scotty Allen Elizabeth Bounds Jimmy Busby Judy Cascio Gene Childress Louise Campbell Dr. Miller Kenny Dill George Parker Paige Lamkin Mike McGill Scott Ross Susan Lummus Charles “Skeeter” Smith Milton Sundbeck Dana Tate

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DAN MULLEN

Dan Mullen was voted the best hometown hero for Starkville. Mullen has served as head coach for the Mississippi State Bulldogs since 2009. In 2010 the Bulldogs went 9-4 overall and 4-4 in the SEC. They ended the 2010 season ranked in the top 20 in the final AP poll.

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BEST HOMETOWN HERO - WEST POINT

TOXEY HAAS

Toxey Haas was voted the best hometown hero for West Point. Haas is founder and CEO of Mossy Oak. His love for turkey hunting led to the development of a variety of camouflage patterns widely used by hunters.

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BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX

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Voted Best Caterer in the Golden Triangle

“Thank you for business and support!”

CUSTOM WEDDINGS • RECEPTIONS ELEGANT PARTIES • CORPORATE EVENTS Bridgett Harding

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Kara Rhode presents Nicole Sharp and Ashley Nelson with the award for best apartment complex.

Thanks for voting

Gregory W. Childrey, M.D. Among the Best Ob-Gyns of the Triangle Let Columbus ObGyn Specialty Center care for all your women’s healthcare needs! Providing both OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL services

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BEST TEACHER

Best of the Triangle

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Voted best preschool in the Golden Triangle 2011

MOLLY JANE CARPENTER

First United Methodist Church Early Learning Center 602 College Street • Columbus, MS • 328.0396 www.columbusfumc.org

Molly Jane Carpenter, left, receives the award for best teacher from Interim Superintendent Dr. Martha Liddell.

Congratulations to everyone who received votes for best teacher.

Sam Allison Susan Allgood Ashley Allen Michelle Armstrong Allison Amos Angie Austin Susan Baird Robin Ballard Dawn Barham Dixie Belue Miss Bobbitt Danny Browning Jackie Brewer Patricia Britt Kelly Brown Debbie Burge Marie Burgess Robin Buxton Billy Caldwell Jennifer Caldwell Rhonda Campbell Miss Cannon Melissa Chance Bailey Churchill Amy Clark Ginny Clark Mandy Clark Sylvia Collins Amy Cromover Carole Davidson Evans Dawson Cheryl Dickerson Hope Durst Amy Ellis Mr. Egger Jean Ann Evans Angela Farrell Marilyn Fields Abby Fitzgerald Martha Claire Fitzner Dr. Ford Amber Frazier Trudy Glusenkamp Velma Gore Dee Hall Kyra Hardy Ivy Harris Linda Harper Sandra Hendrick Molly Heleniak Judy Herron Pam Higgins Angela Hobart Susie Hodgens Steven Humphries Judy Jenkins

Michael Jackson Jill Johnson Jenet Lacey Jennifer Littlejohn Heather Lumsden Ceira Lyle Susan Lingle McClelland Janet McElrath Esther McEllheny Edna McGill Kelly McKellar Elizabeth Malone Abby Moone Angie Mooney Ray Moore Lindsey Motley Leah Mullins Sarah Jo Murphy Amy Musselwhite Nagg Jule Nation Joan Oswalt Pam Oswalt Sarah Parker Rebecca Partain Brenda Polk Pat Purdue Bob Raymond Margaret Reed Tracy Rector Monica Riley Traci Ruth Janice Ryals Miss Sewell Liza Shannon Sharp Candace Smith Lori Smith Lynne Sneed Jennifer Spindle Linda Springfield Linda Springstead Courtney Stanback Stephanie Studdard Lawrence Tyndall Dora Vaughn Shannon Vickers Mary Beth Walden Leah Wallace Donna Weathers Amy Weldon Jeanette Wilkerson Nan Wykoff Miss Yates Amy Younger

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Thank you.

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BEST AUTO DEALER/NEW DOMESTIC

CARL HOGAN AUTOMOTIVE We appreciate the vote of confidence you’ve given us by voting us

Best Credit Union in the Golden Triangle.

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Main Office P.O. Box 8300 Columbus, MS 39705 662-434-6052

Columbus Centre 2330 Hwy. 45 N. Columbus, MS 39705 662-327-9450

Columbus Eastside 126 Alabama Street Columbus, MS 39702 662-329-6602

Starkville-MSU 1101 Hwy. 182 E. Starkville, MS 39759 662-338-9131

Four locations for your convenience: Angie Evans presents Clyde Rhea and the staff of Carl Hogan Automotive with the award for best auto dealer/new domestic. They were also awarded among the best auto dealer/used. Jim Stafford was awarded among the best auto salesman.

BEST SANDWICH

R.H. CAMPASSI, D.M.D.

Voted Best Dentist 2011!

UNITED DELI & GROCERY

Best of the Triangle

First Reader’s Choice 2011

Tamara Jacobs and Nima Musa are shown with the award presented to United Deli & Grocery for best sandwich.

First Reader’s Choice 2011

Voted Best Coffee in The Golden Triangle. FOUR YEARS IN A ROW!

...more than coffee. It’s the customers. © The Dispatch

Thank you for your confidence in our practice.

Thank you for making us your destination.

(662) 329-3431 3497 Bluecutt Road | Columbus, MS 39705 60 Brickerton Street • Columbus, MS • 662 328-2003

Ladies & Gentlemen Serving Ladies & Gentlemen Thank you for voting us one of the Best Nursing Homes in the Golden Triangle.

Aurora Health and Rehabilitation

Medicare & Medicaid Accepted

310 Emerald Drive • Columbus, MS • 662.327.8021

It is and honor and privilege to serve you and your family members.

Private Insurance Accepted

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Honors and AP Courses

Tuition Assistance Available for Qualified Families Average ACT for Class of 2011 - 23.3 Average (average includes ALL seniors) Random Drug Screening for Grades 7-12 Senior Leadership Program for all 12th Grade Students New! “Whole Child” instruction for Grades K4 - 6

Tours available daily. Call 662-327-1556 to make an appointment or request an information packet. Heritage Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnic origin, sex or disability. Qualified applicants of all races and creeds are welcome.

Melvin Murphy is shown with the award presented to Three Star Muffler for best muffler repair.

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Thank you for voting us Best Pediatrician in the Golden Triangle. Jacob Skiwski, M.D., FAAP | Francine Glenn, CFNP | Calvin French, CFNP Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm; Friday 7am-Noon; Closed Saturday and Sunday

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Children’s Health Center

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BEST BOAT DEALER & BOAT REPAIR

BOAT GALLERY

Jimmy Anderson and Donald Barksdale are shown with the award for best boat dealer. They also received an award for best boat repair.

BEST PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

AMBER’S PHOTOGRAPHY

Amber’s Photography was awarded best professional photographer. Shown from left are, Amanda Jones, Erik Ruffin and Amber Ruffin.

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BEST MEXICAN FOOD

THANK YOU

MI TORO

For Your Confidence In Allowing Studdard Law Firm To Serve You

Kara Rhode presents Gilberto Barreto, manager of Mi Toro in Columbus, with the award for best Mexican food.

BEST WINDSHIELD REPAIR

PRO TECH AUTO GLASS

Joseph N. Studdard

L. Shane Tompkins

William P. Starks, II

325 College Street Columbus, MS 39701 Phone: (662) 327-6744

Peter Imes presents Frank Burris, Pro Tech Auto Glass, with an award for being voted best windshield repair.

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BEST DAY SPA & BEST NAIL SALON

BRICKERTON DAY SPA VOTED AMONG THE BEST APARTMENTS 2011

THANK YOU GOLDEN TRIANGLE FOR YOUR VOTES! Ronald Moore Property Manager Ginger Stahl and the staff of Brickerton Day Spa received awards from Kara Rhode for best day spa and best nail salon. Lara Frasher, of Brickerton Day Spa, was voted best pedicurist and among the best manicurist.

3946 Hwy 182 East, Columbus, MS 39702 Phone: (662) 329-1130 Fax: (662) 329-1182 Email: thecolony@heritageproperties.com

BEST THRIFT STORE COME TASTE THE PRIDE!

PALMER HOME THRIFT STORE

The staff of the Palmer Home Thrift store are shown with their award for best thrift store.

Thank you for voting for us in the recent Best Of The Best for BBQ & Salad!

701 Hwy 45 N 327-0088 925 Alabama St 245-1382

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Best!

Thank you for your votes!

Come see why we were voted best drycleaner in the Golden Triangle

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shelton cleaners

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE SECURITY ALLIANCE

BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

BEST BARBER/BEAUTICIAN

Serving The Golden Triangle Since 1986 With Professional, Prompt & Personal Service.

Congratulations to everyone who received votes for best barber/beautician.

THANK YOU for voting us among the best security systems in the golden triangle!

Security and Fire Alarms • Camera Systems • Access Control Telephone Systems • Home Stereo

(662) 329-4222 1223 2nd Ave. N. Columbus, MS 39701

Voted Best Professional Photographer

“Thank You”

to everyone for your support for the past nine years!

Alice Chain Amelia McPhereson Anita @SunTann Angelia Price Bailey Bell Beth Thomas Betty Holley Betty Ann Miller Billie Mason Blades Bobb Winters Bobby Jones Brandy Taggart Butler Carol Vaiden Carolyn Sims Carrie Nath Cassie Davis Cassie Sprouse Charlie Jenkins Christine Taylor Cindy Sullivan Christie Smith Cole @Jon Ric David Scott Dawn Barham David Long David Slaughter Debra Turman Elaina Karg Gatha Stokes Gina Dichiara Gwen Shaw Janice Nance Jansen Fair Jeff Cummings Jeff Harvey Jennifer Jordan Jenny Mahoney Jodi Butler

Your business is truly appreciated and we look forward to many more awesome years.

Kari @Appearance Kelli Bishop Kim @Regis Kit Fountain Kitty Fountain Kyndall Powell Karenda Pullium Kristen Stephens Lauren Weeks Lee Ellen Bobo Lindsey Stokes-Meyers Mandy Farmer Maguerite Cook Marian Mordecai Mary Bickerstaff Mary Beth Holliman Melissa Howard Meredith Weeks Misty Anthony Nicole McCarty Nicky @ Hair 2000 Paige @ Appearance Paige Strickland Pam @ Regis Patricia/Lone Oak Pam Fisackerly Ramie Fletcher Rita Robertson Robyn Starnes Regena Freeman Sheri Lipsey Stephanie @ Smart Style Steve Jaynes Steven Alford Suzanne Lindsey Summer Ryan Tracy @Scissors Trish Shepherd Vickey Tilley Wanda Blake

BEST PLUMBER

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A-1 All Pro Dale Brewer Brislin Harold Browning C&D C&S C&W Dales Dobbs Brothers Nathan Dobbs

Evans F & K Designs Jimmy Ray Fortner Larry Hall Hill's Plumbing Mark Jordan Dale Nelson Noland Kenny Pollard Pounder Punchy's Plumbing

R&D Roto Rooter Rushing Ralph Shaw Roger Shaw Willie Shepherd Southern Pipe Tabor Brett Thompson Titus Bowen Backhoe

Thank you for voting Edward Jones one of the Best Investment Firms in the Golden Triangle. Stop by today and see how we can help you.

Jason A. Heleniak Financial Advisor 115 5th Street North Columbus, MS 39701-4521 332-329-0071 | Toll Free 866-329-0071 jason.heleniak@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

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Your business is appreciated. Thank you for voting us among the best flooring stores in the Golden Triangle.

PALMER’S

I N T E R I O R SX

Congratulations to everyone who received votes for best plumber.

Sheffield Court 22118 Hwy. 45 North • Suite 6 Columbus, MS • 329-1744 Robert & Vicki Montgomery

BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

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BEST INSURANCE AGENT

RYAN COOPER

THANK YOU

to the Golden Triangle for voting The CPI Group, LLC as the BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY!

Toll Free: 888.566.8303 www.cpi-group.com Ryan Cooper, of A-1 Insurance, was voted best insurance agent.

112 Fifth Street North | Columbus, MS 39701

HR & STAFFING SOLUTIONS

BEST BANK

RENASANT BANK

The staff of Renasant Bank in Columbus are shown with their award for best bank.

We aren’t a standard funeral home. We are the standard in funeral homes. Thank you for voting us Best Funeral Home Best of the Triangle

First Reader’s Choice 2011

Memorial and Gunter &Peel

Funeral Homes

www.memorialfuneral.net 716 Second Ave. N. • Columbus (662) 328-4432 Craig Summerford, Manager www.gunterandpeel.com College at 9th St. • Columbus (662) 328-2354 Hollis Peel, Manager

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327-8410

BEST INVESTMENT FIRM

LH NICKELS & ASSOCIATES

Pam Sykes, M.D. • Amy Robertson, CFNP Holly Rigdon, CFNP • Beth Turner, CFNP

Thank You!

We are honored that you place your trust in us to care for your children.

We are proud to be voted one of the

Best Pediatricians

The staff of LH Nickels & Associates were voted best investment firm.

BEST HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY

GENTIVA

in the Golden Triangle.

Specializing in Pediatrics

Infants • Children • Adolescents Complete Newborn Care and Immunization Sports Physicals

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The staff of Gentiva were voted best home health care agency.

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BEST FAMILY PHYSICIAN Congratulations to everyone who received votes for best family physician. Linda Lamison Slater Lowry Lowndes Family Medical Clinic Dr. Miles Dr. Miller New Hope Clinic Gregory Nunez Eze Placid Dr. Ovargrnead Dr. Sanford Jacob Skiwski Adam Smith Dr. Stokes Dr. Sumrall Pam Sykes Dr. Taylor James Woodard

Dan Bennett Brett Brown Joel Butler Gregory Childrey Christina Colby Bob Collins Christine Collins Walter Cosby Edward Crocker Dr. Cox Dr. Dill Michael Duckworth Mark Friloux Jacqueline Hampton Dr. Henderson Joe Hillman Kevin Johnson Min Kim

“I’m truly honored to receive ‘among the best’ in hair salons and hairstylists. With so many wonderful salons and stylists in the triangle area, this is quite an honor. I have an amazing staff to work with and the best clients in the world to have the privilege to serve. Thank you to the Commercial Dispatch for providing these awards for our community businesses and for the people who took the time to vote for us.” Wendy Shackelford 111 Woodbright St. Columbus, MS 39702

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BEST NURSE PRACTITIONER

Thank You!

Congratulations to everyone who received votes for best nurse practioner.

Wes Barrett Michelle Beasley Suzanne Beasley Patrick Brett Jeff Britt Patrika Bonner Dolly Cadden Lauren Carlisle Erica Clarkson Dr. Cosby's Nurse Practitioner Ashley Dunn Miss Dodson/MSU Dr. Fernise Beverly Garner Francine Glen Paula Hardy Sharon Hall Allison Harris Emily Jamison

Emily Jester Kathy Johnson Chase Larmour Vanita Maddox Angie Mason Brett Miller Wendy Peterson Amy Robertson Cindy Robertson Charlsie Ruffin Nell Shaw Brenda Stewart Kay Stowell Tracy @ P & S Clinic Melanie Thompson Amy Thorn Judy Trenary Kayla White Connie Wilson

for voting us Among The Best Plate Lunches!

For a complete list of everyone who received votes for all categories in the best of the triangle contest, please visit our website at www.cdispatch.com 142 South McCrary Road • Columbus, MS • 662-327-9207

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Reader’s Choice 2011

Voted 2011 Best Home Security

TO THE COMMUNITY FOR VOTING US

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SPA SHOWERS STEAM SHOWERS

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BEST TANNING SALONS

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BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

BEST NURSE PRACTITIONER

JOY MURPHY

Thanks for voting us among the best Steaks & Wait Staff in the Golden Triangle! 301 Tuscaloosa Rd | Columbus, MS 39702

Joy Murphy was voted best nurse practitioner.

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Thank YouFor Your Supp Support! ort!

BEST MORTGAGE LENDER

JTS & COMPANY MORTGAGE BROKERS

Proud to give our best to you and your family all day, every day.

Welch Funeral Home Locally Owned & Operated For Over 60 Years 201 West Lampkin Street | Starkville, MS 39759 | 662.323.5905 www.welchfuneralhomesinc.com

Best of the Triangle

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CORNER OF 5TH & MAIN COLUMBUS, MS 662.328.3032

VOTED Best Women’s Clothing Among The Best Accessory Store Among The Best Formal Wear/Bridal

Jeff Farnham and the staff of JTS & Company Mortgage Brokers are shown with their award for best mortgage lender.

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BEST SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Best of the Triangle

First

SEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

Reader’s Choice 2011

Peter Imes congratulates Frank Burris of Pro-Tech Auto Glass for being voted #1 Best Windshield Repair by the readers of The Dispatch. © The Dispatch

Call Frank at 662-328-7570 for your auto glass repair & replacement needs.

The staff of Sey’s Sports Bar and Grill are shown with their award for best sports bar and grill.

BEST FLOOR COVERING

JOHNSON CARPET CENTER

Johnson Carpet Center was voted best floor covering. Shown from left are, Jamie Alexander, Tommy Johnson and Cindy Morgan.

TComehaseenkwhys!we were voted...

#1 Best

Day Spa • #1 Best Nail Salon # 1 Best Pedicurist and among the Best Manicurists and among the Best Massage Therapists

Thanks Columbus! It Takes A TEAM To Be The Best.

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122 5th Street South Downtown Columbus 662.327.5872

Jeanette Beard, Owner

Voted best antique store & among the best interior designer in 2011

Congratulations

Michael Davis Best of the Triangle

Reader’s Choice 2011

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BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

BEST BAIL BONDSMAN

KENNETH MONTGOMERY

Strength. Stability. Confidence. Kenneth Montgomery was voted best bail bondsman.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US AMONG THE BEST SPORTS BARS IN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE!

BEST EYE WEAR

COLUMBUS OPTICAL

Sam Bardwell, Columbus Optical, is presented the award for best eyewear by Kara Rhode.

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BEST AUTO SALESMAN Congratulations to everyone who received votes for best auto salesman. Arnold Ravi Aldridge John Almond David Antonio Ronnie Atkins Joe Bryant Allen Boykin Jonathan Breckenridge Sonny Cole Mr. Cooper Parr Colvin Chris Davidson Ashley Denton Darvin Josh Fenstermacher Terry Fitch Stan Gunter Danny Harbin Heather @ Honda Reggie Henry Cecil Hill Johnny @ Premier Allen Jones Chris Jones T.K. King Doug Lawrence Dwayne Livingston

Lonnie Mike McGill Montgomery Terry Moore Abe Morris Parker Mullins Ken Parker DeLois Price Jay Ray Clyde Rhea David Riley Zach Rodriguez Tyler Robertson Greg Shackleford Louis Sharp Doug Shelton Johnny Smith Russell Street Steve Street Jamie Sullivan Jerry Sullivan William Taylor Carvin Tilley Roger Tousley D.D. Weatherby Steve Wright Tim Younger

COLUMBUS

PET GROOMING 3506 BLUECUTT RD • COLUMBUS, MS • 241-0005

We would like to Thank each of our customers who voted for us to be Among the Best Pet Groomers!!! We take honor in your acknowledgment of our continued commitment to provide the best service possible to you all!!

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BEST FITNESS CENTER

YMCA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Come see why we’re among the best employment agencies in the area! Working And Growing With Columbus Providing Temporary And Full Time Staffing for over 31 years.

Barbara Bigelow and the staff of the YMCA are shown with their award for best fitness center.

BEST MANICURIST

BETH THOMAS

Beth Thomas, of Salon 417, was voted best manicurist.

Pictured are: Billie Bartlett-Young, Kim Luna, Leslie Hutchins, Magen Nelson, & Hannah Ladehoff

• ExecuSearch • Professional • Skilled/Unskilled Labor • Clerical • Light Industrial 117 Ninth Street North Columbus, MS 39701 662.327.8230 keystaffsource.com

BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

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BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL Best of the Triangle

First Reader’s Choice 2011

HERITAGE ACADEMY

1928 Hwy. 45 North • Columbus • 329-9004 I would like to thank all of our loyal customers & our new customers for their support over the past 14 years and for keeping Sun Struck the #1 tanning salon in the Golden Triangle. We offer over 30 tanning beds with 12 different levels of tanning including: Level I-super, Level II-stand up, Level III-deluxe, 5 bronzing beds, Solaris, Cyberdome, Hot Pepper, Solaris II & Ergoline, Mystic Spray On Tanning Booth, Magic 636 High Pressure Bed and all new Red Light Therapy UV Free Bed.

Level I-$89 • Level II-$119 • Level III-$139 Red Light Therapy Bed: UV free red light lamps that work to cure blemishes and reduce the effects of aging. Using Red Light Therapy two to three times a week for six weeks can provide dramatic results. Wrinkles and laugh lines will fade away. Scars and stretch marks can disappear as if they were never there. Red Light therapy is the fountain of youth your skin has been looking for.

1 Session-$20 • 3 Sessions-$55 5 Sessions-$80 • 1 Month Unlimited-$169

Heritage Academy’s Yandell Harris accepts the award for best private school from Kara Rhode of The Commercial Dispatch.

BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

Best of the Triangle

First Reader’s Choice 2011

Little Tokyo

10% OFF

The CPI Group was voted the best employment agency.

Exp. Oct 31st

THE CPI GROUP

Come see why Little Tokyo was voted

BEST SUSHI IN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE!

Now Serving

Hibachi!

1920 Hwy. 45 North • Columbus, MS • 244-6030

Creating Beautiful Smiles in the Golden Triangle for over 20 Years! Dr. John Russell, III

Thank You for Voting Us Among The Best Orthodontists of the Triangle! Located in Columbus on 206 North Brookmoore Drive. Call Now For Your Complimentary Consultation

(662) 328-1521 *Convenient locations also in Amory and Tupelo.

www.bracesbyrussell.com

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We Buy Gold!

BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

BEST APPLIANCE STORE

CASH PAID FOR YOUR

SCRAP GOLD

A-1 APPLIANCE CENTER

WE PAY MORE! Don’t Send Your Gold to an Out-of-State Buyer!

Over 20 Years of Buying Scrap Gold in Columbus Private Appointments Available

COMPARE BUYING PRICES, SEE US LAST Try the guys on the other side of town! Thank you for voting us among the best pawn shops!

DIAMOND PAWN & GUN 662-328-4700

John and Darlene Ledbetter, owners of A-1 Appliance Center, are shown with their award for best appliance store.

2512 Hwy. 182 E. • Columbus, MS 39701

Thank You for Voting for us!

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

VEAL CHIROPRACTIC

New State-of-the-Art Computer Lab at ICCE

Immanuel Center for Christian Education

6405 Military Road (intersection of Military Road and Highway 12 East) 662-328-7888 • www.immanuelschool.net © The Dispatch

Dr. Veal and staff were awarded best chiropractor.

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING ME

BEST PET STORE

BEST INSURANCE AGENT RYAN COOPER A-1 INSURANCE

BRYAN’S RECORD & PET CENTER

Best Triangle

First Reader’s Choice 2011

Betty Bryan, owner of Bryan’s Records & Pet Center, is shown with her award for best pet store.

507 18th Ave. N | Suite 7 | Columbus, 327-1283

BEST PAINT STORE

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

First Reader’s Choice 2011

in the Golden Triangle. We are proud to serve you.

Thank you for voting us Best Thrift Store

Best of the Triangle

Palmer Home Thrift Store Come visit us at our two locations: Robert Bradley and Jimmy Derden, of Sherwin Williams, are shown with the award for best paint store.

R&N

Best of the Triangle

First Reader’s Choice 2011

FURNITURE “WHERE THE SLIGHT IMPERFECTION SAVES YOU MONEY!”

WE ARE HONORED TO BE VOTED

BEST DISCOUNT FURNITURE FOR 2011! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS! 300 HIGHWAY 50 E COLUMBUS, MS 39701

327-1174

Proceeds benefit Palmer Home for Children.

2608 Main Street, Columbus • 662-328-7940 422-B Hwy. 12 W., Starkville • 662-323-2800

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BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

BEST NURSING HOME

TRINITY PLACE NURSING HOME

Thank You

FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST TIRE STORES IN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE!

1401 Waterworks Road • Columbus, MS • 662-327-3874

The staff of Trinity Place Nursing Home are shown with their award for best nursing home.

The Premier Tire and Auto Center In The Golden Triangle Area

BEST ASSISTED LIVING

TRINITY PLACE ASSISTED LIVING

Thank you for voting us the best bank in the Golden Triangle area.

Trinity Place Assisted Living staff and residents are shown with their award for best assisted living facility.

renasantbank.com

662-244-4900

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

ALLEN JONES USED CARS

MIKE DAVIS

INC.

8316 HWY. 12 E - STEENS, MS 39766

662-356-4700

Thank you for voting us 2011

Best Used Car Dealer!

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.allenjones usedcarsinc.com

INVENTORY UPDATED DAILY!

Kara Rhode, of The Commercial Dispatch, presents Mike Davis the award for best real estate agent.

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BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

BEST HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS

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Dr. Don Upton

ALARM ONE

• Eye Exams for Glasses & Contact Lenses • Advanced Diagnostic Equipment •Treatment of Eye Diseases. Outside Prescriptions Accepted

WE APPRECIATE ALL OUR PATIENTS FOR VOTING US AMONG THE BEST! Mon-Fri 8:OOam-5:30pm

Steve Pyle is shown with his award for best home security systems.

BEST DESSERT

SMACKERS FROZEN YOGURT

Nelson Smith, of Smackers Frozen Yogurt, is shown with the award for best dessert.

Glenn’s Pit & Cone Thanks for voting

Real Pit BBQ Smoked Fresh 7 days a week!

Best of the Triangle

First Reader’s Choice 2011

us Best BBQ!

302 Tuscaloosa Rd. • Columbus • 329-1574 Next door to R&N Furniture

110 Alabama St, Columbus, MS 39702 (662) 329-1233

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BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

BEST CAR DEALER/IMPORT

CARL HOGAN TOYOTA

Joey Ferraro and the staff of Carl Hogan Toyota are shown with their award for best car dealer/import.

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Thank You! We are honored to serve you and strive daily to give you the great food you’ve come to expect. Thank you so much for all your votes, choosing us as the best plate lunch and among the best desserts in the Golden Triangle area.

Best of the Triangle

First Reader’s Choice 2011

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#1 Best Plate Lunch

Among the Best Desserts Open 11-2 Monday-Friday, 10:30-2:30 Sunday Restaurant: 241-4401 • Menu Line: 241-0045 Special Orders on Desserts & Casseroles: 574-0764

BEST OF THE TRIANGLE

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BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP

ALLEN JONES

Allen Jones is shown with his award for best used car dealership.

BEST BBQ

GLENN’S PIT N CONE

Glenn Baldwin, owner of Glenn’s Pit n Cone, and staff are shown with the award for best bbq.

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BEST OB/GYN

DR. JAMES HOLZHAUER

Dr. James Holzhauer accepts the award for best OB/GYN from Kara Rhode of The Commercial Dispatch.

BEST HEATING AND COOLING SERVICE

ADVANCED AIR SYSTEMS

George Fazekas of Advanced Air Systems is shown with his award for best heating and cooling service.

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BEST BICYCLE SHOP

PAINT & BODY

BOARDTOWN BIKES

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COMPLETE AUTO BODY REPAIR

Thank you! for voting us among the best body shops in the Triangle!

WE ARE READY TO TAKE CARE OF ANY ACCIDENT! FENDER BENDER, DING, DENT, SCRAPE, AND EVERYTHING INBETWEEN! O.T. Moore, Jr. - Owner 662-327-0466

Jan Morgan, owner of Boardtown Bikes, and staff were awarded best bicycle shop.

3443 Hwy. 50 East Columbus, MS 39702

3443 HIGHWAY 50 E, COLUMBUS, MS 39702-9401 (662) 327-0466

BEST PEDIATRICIAN

Thank you for voting Rae’s Jewelry #1 Jewelry Store

DR. SKI

Best of the Triangle

First Reader’s Choice 2011

We feature a wide selection of jewelry, gifts, clocks, watches and jewelry repair. Dr. Ski and the staff of Children’s Health Center are shown with the award for best pediatrician.

110 5TH STREET SOUTH, COLUMBUS

662-328-8824

Thank you for your votes of support!

Come See us Soon!

NEW OWNER JOHN FITZGERALD

for making CJ’s your #1 place for pizza! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you!

Magnolia

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THANK YOU for voting me among the best in the Golden Triangle! Sylvia Killebrew LMT #849

MASSAGE BY SYLVIA KILLEBREW

302 Alabama Street | Columbus, MS (662)328-4750 | jfitz4@yahoo.com

GET IT ALL HERE in Columbus and at our new STARKVILLE LOCATION! Suite 3, 507 18th Ave Columbus, MS 39705 662-328-1700

600 Highway 12 E, Starkville, MS 39759 662-323-8804

Sun - Thurs: 11AM - 9PM | Fri - Sat: 11AM - 10PM

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BEST TRACTOR DEALER

BLACK PRAIRIE TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT

Rodney Mast and the staff of Black Prairie Tractor & Equipment are shown with the award for best tractor dealer.

BEST LIGHTING STORE

LIGHTING UNLIMITED

Helen Pridmore, owner of Lighting Unlimited, is shown with her award for best lighting store.

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BEST DISCOUNT FURNITURE STORE

R&N FACTORY WAREHOUSE FURNITURE

Bill Nelson, owner of R&N Factory Warehouse Furniture, is shown with his award for best discount furniture store.

BEST DENTIST

DR. ROBIN CAMPASSI

Dr. Robin Campassi is shown with his award for best dentist.

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BEST ANTIQUE STORE

BEARD’S ANTIQUES

Jeanette Beard, owner of Beard’s Antiques, was awarded best antique store.

BEST BUILDING SUPPLY STORE

NEW HOME BUILDING SUPPLY

Jack Chilcutt and the staff of New Home Building Supply are shown with the award for best building supply store.