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READERS’ CHOICE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 • 2

Retail

All Natural/Organic

First: Sahara Mart Second: Molly’s Foods Unique Third: The Green Nursery

Antique Shop First: Bloomington Antique Mall Second: Blue Moon Third: Westbury Antique Market

Art Gallery First: The Venue Second: Pictura Gallery Third: Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center

Bicycle Shop First: Bikesmiths Second: Bicycle Garage Third: Revolution

Boat Dealers/Rental First: Fairfax Marine Second: Fourwinds Third: Lake Monroe Boat Rental

Bookstore First: Barnes & Noble Second: Half Price Books Third: Caveat Emptor

Consignment Shop

Convenience Store

First: Blue Moon Second: Plato’s Closet Third: Once Upon a Child

First: Short Stop Tied: Second: Circle S Mart-College Mall Rd Second: 7-11

Bridal/Formalwear Store First: Nedra’s Formalwear Second: David’s Bridal Third: Andrew Davis Clothiers

Camera Store First: Best Buy Second: HH Gregg Appliance and Electronics Third: Ace Pawn Shop

Cell Phone Carrier First: AT&T Second: Verizon Third: Sprint

Coin Dealer First: Old Towne Coins Second: Ace Pawn Shop Third: The Coin Shop

Computer Store First: PC Max Second: Best Buy Third: Mac Experience

THANK YOU BLOOMINGTON for voting us

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Gas Station First: Short Stop Second: Kroger-South location Third: Bruce’s Marathon

Jewelry Store First: Victor Settle Jewelry Second: Goldcaster’s Third: Argentum

Gift Shop First: Global Gifts Second: Greetings Third: Hallmark

Kids Clothing Store First: Once Upon a Child Second: O’Child Third: Kohl’s

Golf Store First: Dick’s Sporting Goods Second: Nevada Bob’s Third: IU Golf Course

Craft Supply Store First: Hobby Lobby Second: Michael’s Third: Pygmalion’s

Electronics Store First: Best Buy Second: HH Gregg Appliance and Electronics Third: Ace Pawn Shop

Flooring Store First: Carpets Plus Colortile Second: Bounds & McPike Flooring Third: Lowe’s

Florist First: White House Flowers Second: Mary M’s Tied: Third: Judy’s Flowers and Gifts Third: White Orchid

Furniture Store First: Furniture Exchange Second: Stahl’s Furniture Third: Kittle’s

First: Kroger Second: Bloomingfoods Third: Sahara Mart

Motorcycle Dealer First: Bloomington Harley Davidson Second: Fox’s Cycle Sales Third: Bloomington Powersports

Health Food Store First: Sahara Mart Second: Bloomingfoods Third: O’Malia’s

Musical Instruments First: Vance Music Center Second: Melody Music Third: Ace Pawn Shop

Hearing Aids First: IU Speech and Hearing Clinic Second: Miracle Ear Third: Beltone

First: HH Gregg Second: Lowe’s Tied: Third: Morrison’s Third: Sears

New Auto Dealer

First: ETC for the home Second: Relish Third: Hobby Lobby

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First: Sahara Mart Second: Farmer’s Market Third: Bloomingfoods

Rental Store First: Southside Rental Second: Master Rental Third: American Rental

Shoe Store

Sporting Goods Store First: Dick’s Sporting Goods Second: Smith’s Shoe Center Third: MC Sports

Office Supply Store First: Staples Second: Office Depot Third: Maxwell’s Office Supply

Home Décor

Place to Buy Produce

First: Smith’s Shoe Center Second: DSW Third: Indiana Running Company

First: Royal Toyota Second: Curry Auto Center Third: Royal on the Eastside

Home Appliance Store

Pet Store/Supplies First: T&T Pet Food & Supply Second: Petsmart Third: Petco

Men’s Clothing Store

Hardware Store

Thank you for for voting us #1us #1 Thank you voting Garden/Nursery

First: Mays Greenhouse Tire Store OurOur Tire Store Second: Bloomington Valley Nursery Bloomington Third: Abell Nursery Location Bloomington Location

Liquor, Beer and Wine

First: Andrew Davis Clothiers Second: Kohl’s Third: Macy’s

First: Bloomington Hardware Second: Kleindorfer’s Third: Lowe’s

Pawn Shop First: Ace Pawn Shop Second: Tom Cats Pawn Third: Gold N Pawn

First: Sahara Mart Second: Big Red Liquors Third: CVS

Grocery Store

Paint Supply Store First: Bloomington Paint and Wallpaper Second: Sherwin Williams Third: Lowe’s

Optical Store First: Optiks Second: IU School of Optometry Third: Pearle Vision

Thanks, Bloomington!

For voting us #1 for Billiards!

Teen Clothing Store First: Plato’s Closet Second: Kohl’s Third: Old Navy

Tire Store First: Tieman Tire Second: Tire Barn Third: Tire and Wheel Center

Thanks for choosing us as your favorite B&B!

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Used Auto Dealer First: Royal South Second: Royal on the Eastside Third: Curry Auto Center

Video Rental Store First: Family Video Second: Plan 9 Third: Red Box

Women’s Clothing Store First: Andrew Davis Clothiers Second: Kohl’s Third: Macy’s

BARBEQUE First: Smokin’ Jack’s Rib Shack Second: Short Stop BBQ Train Third: Carson’s BBQ & Catering

BREAKFAST First: Uptown Cafe Second: Village Deli Third: Runcible Spoon

BUFFET First: Golden Corral Second: Mr. Hibachi Grill & Buffet Third: China Buffet

CATERING

MONROE COUNTY RESTAURANT First: Malibu Grill Second: Uptown Cafe Third: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth

RESTAURANT OUTSIDE MONROE CO. First: Gray Brothers Cafeteria Second: Big Woods Brewing Third: Stone Pig

BAGELS First: Bloomington Bagel Company Second: Panera Bread Third: Bakehouse

BAKERY/SWEETS First: Joan’s Caramels Second: Bakehouse (Tied) Third: Panera

Third: Rainbow Bakery

First: KRC Banquets and Catering Second: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Third: One World Catering

CHICKEN WINGS First: BuffaLouie’s Second: Buffalo Wild Wings Third: Yogi’s Grill & Bar

CHINESE First: Peach Garden Second: China Star Third: Dragon

HISTORIC BLOOMINGTON

ANTIQUE MALL

COFFEE First: Sahara Mart Second: Starbucks Third: Soma

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Bloomington’s Best Antique shop!

DELI/SUBS First: Subway Second: Dagwood’s Deli Sub Shop Third: Jimmy John’s

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GREEK

DESSERT First: Feast Second: Blu Boy Chocolate Café & Cakery Third: Bakehouse

MEXICAN

First: Trojan Horse Second: Topo’s 403 Third: King Gyros

First: Casa Brava Second: La Torre Mexican Restaurant Third: El Ranchero

HAMBURGER

DONUTS

VEGETARIAN

First: Feast Second: O’Charley’s Third: Bakehouse

First: The Owlery Restaurant Second: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Third: Laughing Planet Cafe

PIZZA

JAPANESE/SUSHI

PLACES

First: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Second: Mother Bear’s Pizza Third: Aver’s Gourmet Pizza

First: Domo Steak & Sushi Second: Mikado Japanese Restaurant Third: Japonee Express

First: McDonald’s Second: Five Guys Third: FARM Bloomington

First: Janko’s Little Zagreb Second: Longhorn Steakhouse Third: Texas Roadhouse

PIE

First: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Second: Grazie Italian Eatery Third: Olive Garden

FRENCH FRIES

STEAK

First: Upland Brewery Second: Scenic View Third: Feast

ITALIAN

FINE DINING First: Restaurant Tallent Second: Scholar’s Inn Third: Uptown Cafe

First: Red Lobster Second: Uptown Cafe Third: No Coast Reserve

OUTDOOR DINING

First: Jiffy Treet Second: Chocolate Moose Third: Hartzels Ice Cream

First: McDonald’s Second: Wendy’s Third: Steak ‘n Shake

SEAFOOD

First: My Thai Second: Samira Restaurant Third: Irish Lion

ICE CREAM

FAST FOOD

First: Bobby’s Colorado Steakhouse Second: Bloomingfoods Third: Golden Corral

OTHER ETHNIC

First: Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream Second: Hinkle’s Hamburgers Third: Five Guys

First: Cresent Donut Shops Second: Square Donuts Third: Rainbow Bakery

SALAD BAR

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

LUNCH SPOT

First: Scholar’s Inn Second: Uptown Cafe Third: Malibu Grill

First: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Second: Uptown Cafe Third: Lennie’s

APARTMENT COMPLEX First: Whittington Commons Second: Brownstone Third: Oakdale Square Apartments

Your One-Stop Garden Center

6280 S. Old St. Rd. 37, Bloomington • 812-824-8630

Mays Greenhouse is proud to be a Readers’ Choice Winner for 12 straight years.

We would like to thank the community for your vote of confidence!

We look forward to serving you in the coming years!

We’ve had everything you need to make your gardens beautiful since 1965.

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BANQUET FACILITIES First: KRC Catering Second: Chapman’s Third: Terry’s Catering

BILLIARDS First: Bluetip Lounge Second: Video Saloon Third: Player’s Pub

BAR

HOTEL

First: WVNI 95.1 (Spirit 95) Second: WFIU 103.7 Third: WBWB 96.7

LIVE MUSIC/CLUB/BAR

CHILDCARE CENTER

First: Player’s Pub Second: Bluebird Third: The Tap

First: Penny Lane Daycare Second: Carousel Christian Daycare Third: Campus Children’s Center

First: Hoosiers Outrun Cancer Second: YMCA Third: Tecumseh Trail Marathon

First: Serendipity Martini Bar Second: Player’s Pub Third: Bluebird

THEATER First: Buskirk-Chumley Second: Cardinal Stage Third: IU Auditorium

LOCAL ROAD RACE

DANCE CLUB

First: Bryan Park Second: Cascades Third: Karst Farm Park

RADIO

First: Hilton Garden Inn Second: IMU Biddle Hotel Third: Courtyard by Marriott

First: Classic Lanes Bowling Center Second: IMU Back Alley Third: Kingpins Bowl

BED & BREAKFAST

PARK

First: Cascades Golf Course Second: Bloomington Country Club Third: Indiana University Golf Course

BOWLING ALLEY

First: Nick’s English Hut Second: The Tap Third: The Rail

First: Grant Street Inn Second: Scholar’s Inn Third: Shower’s Inn

GOLF COURSE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY First: Girls, Inc. Second: American Red Cross Third: Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County

FESTIVAL/FAIR

DANCE INSTRUCTION

First: Lotus Second: 4th St. Art Fair Third: Taste of Bloomington

First: Arthur Murray Dance Studio Second: One Step Above Dance Studio Third: The Dance Center

MINIATURE GOLF First: Putter’s Park Second: Fourwinds Third: Taylor’s Par 3 Golf Course

MOVIE THEATER

Thanks for making us 1

First: West AMC 12 Second: IU Cinema Third: Starlite Drive In Theatre

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SERVICES Accounting Firm First: Root & Associates Second: Olson & Co Third: Todd Carpenter

Auto Repair First: Royal Toyota Second: Royal on the Eastside Third: Curry Auto Center

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Congratulations Dr. Surdam!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

BLOOMINGTON’S BEST STEAKS!

• Extra Thick Steaks • BBQ Ribs • Pork Chops • Vegetarian Dishes • One of Bloomington’s most extensive wine selections

Thank you for all you do and for your dedication to your patients. We’re proud to have you on our team.

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Banks/Credit Union First: IU Credit Union Second: Old National Third: Chase Bank

Electrician First: T&H Electric Second: Price Electric Third: Cassady Electric

Furniture Repair

Barber Shop

First: Monroe Furniture Restoration Second: Furniture Workshop Third: Nelson’s Furniture Restoration

and Finishing

First: Bill’s Second: Bent Third: V’s Barbershop

Hair Salon

Heating & Air Conditioning

First: Mira Salon & Spa Second: Perfect Illusion Third: City Style

First: Commercial Service Second: Siscoe Heating Service Third: Keller Heating/Cooling

Health Club/Gym First: YMCA Second: Force Fitness and Performance Third: Iron Pit Gym

Home Builder First: TA Fuller Homes, Inc Second: Rubicon Homes Third: Bailey & Weiler Design/Build

Car Wash First: Bloomington Car Wash Center Second: Royal Toyota Third: Auto Artisans, Inc

Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning First: Bloomington Professional Carpet Second: Harris Services Third: Quick Dry

Chiropractic Office First: Drummond Chiropractic Second: Quest Chiropractic Third: Anderson Chiropractic

Day spa First: Spaah!

Second: Tranquil Vibe Day Spa Third: That’s the Rub

Dental Office First: Luke Eades, DDS Second: Gentle Dental Third: Liberty Family Dentistry

Dry Cleaner First: Bloomington Cleaners Second: Spring Dry Cleaners Third: Crosstown Cleaners

as your favorite Veterinary Clinic SEVEN years in a row!

We promise to do our best to maintain your confidence and support.

your favorite car wash!

It is great to know our efforts to be the best car wash have been recognized.

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Number one, eight years in a row!

We’re people helping people, and we believe our members are #1!

We prove it by remaining true to our founding principles of cooperation, trust, sharing and respect for the individual.

Thank you!

Best Bank/ Credit Union

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Top 3 Italian Winners

Jeremy Hogan | Herald-Times

Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Grazie Italian Eatery Olive Garden

By Matt Stefanski The Herald-Times

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ucceto’s Smiling Teeth owner Paul Heilbrunn tells his employees to keep an eye on the ball.

He constantly reminds them to watch the door for incoming customers and tells them to make sure that customers’ drinks are always full. And according to HeraldTimes readers, Bucceto’s food and service is exceptional.

Bucceto’s was the recipient of not one, but four Reader’s Choice awards in 2014.

In the food category, Bucceto’s received first in Italian, first in lunch spot, first in pizza and second in catering.

Heilbrunn said providing the highest quality food and the freshest ingredients at a reasonable price is the reason for Bucceto’s success.

Sister restaurants Puccini’s Smiling Teeth were established in Indianapolis in 1991, and in 2004, Heilbrunn opened Bloomington’s first Bucceto’s on the east side. Heilbrunn opened a second location on the west side of Bloomington in 2006.

“I love the concept,” he said. “Our menu satisfies every time, from exotic to traditional pizzas and pastas, you’ll see everybody in our restaurant from college kids to families.”

In addition to offering a wide variety of menu items, Bucceto’s also serves beer and wine. Heilbrunn said another reason for Bucceto’s success is that his staff consistently provides exceptional customer service.

“I get compliments all of the time about our employees, food, service and cleanliness,” he said.

Heilbrunn said one of the most recent hits at Bucceto’s has been the gluten-free menu.

“At first, we just had pizza and pasta, but now we have a complete gluten-free menu,” he said.

Heilbrunn said the wide variety of menu items offered at a fair price is also what sets Bucceto’s apart from other Italian restaurants.

“It’s not just the pizza,” he said. “The wife can get a salad, and the husband can get a chicken dinner.”

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Insurance Agency

Home Cleaning Service

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First: May Agency Second: First Insurance Group Third: State Farm, Lisa Allen

First: Tonya’s Touch Second: Three Hawks Third: Merry Maids

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First: Interiors by Nancy Second: CAC Designs, Cathy Cooper Tied: Third: Lacey Causseaux Third: Mark Kraner

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Interior Designer

Home Health Care First: Comfort Keepers Second: Elder Care Connections Third: Home Instead Senior Care

WE’RE MORE THAN A GYM. WE’RE A CAUSE. GIVE, JOIN, VOLUNTEER, AND DO SO MUCH MORE.

ThaNkS for voTINg uS oNe of The Top reNTal SToreS for 9 yearS ruNNINg!

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Furniture Lamps Rugs Artwork

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Gifts Mattresses Drapery Blinds

Architectural Design • Interior Design Window Fashions • Upholstery • Custom Bedding

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Oil Change

Investment Firm First: Comprehensive Financial Consultants Second: Hilliard Lyons Third: Old National

Lawn Care Company

Law Office

First: Orthopedics of Southern Indiana Second: Bloomington Bone & Joint Third: Premier Ortho

Martial Arts School

First: Mortgage Solutions Second: First Republic Mortgage Third: Old National

Nail Salon First: Nails by Medea Second: Nail World Spa Third: Nailtique

Plumber First: R&S Plumbing Second: Roto Rooter Third: Paul Young

Orthopedics

First: Mallor Grodner Second: Like Law Office Third: Bunger and Robertson

Mortgage Company

First: Dr. Jonathan Surdam, MD Second: Dr. Brad J. Bomba, MD Third: Dr. Christopher Lafollette, MD

Optometrist First: Dr. C. Denise Howard, OD Second: IU School of Optometry Third: Dr. Kristina Morris, OD

First: Well’s Lawn Care Second: Nature’s Way, Inc Third: Nolan’s Lawn Care Service

First: Monroe County Martial Arts Second: Lee’s Martial Arts Third: Vortex

First: Meineke Second: Grease Monkey Third: Royal South

Physician’s Office

Pet Grooming/Care First: Petco Second: Petsmart Third: Delilah’s

Pharmacy First: CVS Second: Kroger Third: Williams Bros

Photographer First: Kip May Second: Steve Sheldon Third: Richardson Studios

Salamat

No matter how you say it, we thank you for voting Domo Arrigato

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Top 3 Flooring Stores

Jeremy Hogan | Herald-Times

Carpets Plus Colortile Bounds & McPike Flooring Lowe’s

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aryAnn Dougherty, co-owner of Carpets Plus Colortile in Bloomington, attributes the success of her business partially to the continuous training and education of her employees. Dougherty said she, along with co-owner and husband Mark, consistently train employees on products and even offer training seminars to local contractors and installers.

After working in the flooring business for multiple years,

the Doughertys decided to establish Hoosier Floor Covering in 1994. The business is often known by local residents as Hoosier Floor Covering, but is also under the Carpets Plus Colortile buying group. Today, the Dougherty’s own and operate two Carpet Plus Colortile locations in Bloomington, one on the east side of the city and the other on the west side.

Carpet Plus Colortile offers carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring as well as installation services, according to its website. Carpets Plus Colortile also uses a drawing program that shows customers what flooring would look like in their homes or businesses. In the next few weeks, they plan on introducing HGTV flooring into their stores.

MaryAnn said she and Mark strive to maintain complete honesty with their customers and always want to provide great service.

MaryAnn also said she has developed relationships with customers and employees through being involved in the business.

“The people who work for me who are not my immediate family have become family to me, and that’s how we try to treat everyone that walks in the door,” MaryAnn said.

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Real Estate Agent First: Ron Plecher Second: Andy Walker Third: Karen Pitkin

Thanks for Voting AAA Travel #1 For all your travel needs, take advantage of AAA Travel Agency Services

Remodeling First: Bailey & Weiler Design/ Build Second: Keith Construction Third: TA Fuller Homes, Inc

Real Estate Office First: Remax Realty Professionals Second: Remax Acclaimed Third: FC Tucker

Retirement Community First: Meadowood Retirement Community Second: Bell Trace Senior Living Community Third: Redbud Hills Retirement Residence

FREE Vacation Planning (for Members & Non-Members) Personalized Service from AAA Professionals Vacation Rewards Program – Earn great gifts Exclusive savings opportunities and amenities

Thank You to all of our customers for voting us #1 in OIL CHANGE SERVICE!

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Bloomington

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Voted “Favorite Hearing Aid Store” for eleven of the last twelve years!

Indiana University Hearing Clinic Providing Hoosiers throughout South-Central Indiana top-quality services including: • Complete hearing evaluations (for all ages) • Hearing aids, hearing aid supplies and assistive devices (e.g. telephone, TV, Bluetooth compatibility with iPods, computers, educational systems) • Drop-off hearing aid repair service • Ear protection devices for noise reduction, musicians’ earpplugs, in-ear monitors,

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• Clinic staffed by five licensed audiologists

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Jeremy Hogan | Herald-Times

Top 3 Home Decor Places

ETC for the home Relish Hobby Lobby

By Matt Stefanski The Herald-Times

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TC for the home specializes in unique products.

The uniqueness of ETC for the home is what sets it apart from other stores, according to general manager Kelly King. ETC for the home offers anything from traditional to modern furniture, a wide variety of home accessories, outdoor furniture, kitchen equipment, window treatments and much more.

For instance, ETC for the home offers unique products

such as Big Green Egg grills, Staub cookware, Luna Bella lamps and Thymes lotion. ETC for the home is also an authorized dealer of Hunter Douglas window treatments.

“That’s just our strategy to have unique items that make it interesting, so people can come and create a unique space,” King said. “We focus on creating an environment that’s fun.”

Although ETC for the home was established in 2012, Herald-Times readers have chosen ETC for the home as the best store for decor in the Reader Choice award’s retail category. King said ETC for the home was founded because of the owner’s love for furniture and unique items.

In addition to offering many unique products, ETC for the home also has a design center where customers can meet with professionals specializing in architectural design, interior design and window treatments. King said with the wide variety of designers, customers can have every aspect of their house designed, including the interior, exterior and landscape.

“Bloomington has been wonderful in supporting us,” King said. “We are still getting new people into the store every day and finding out what a unique surprise it is to walk into our store and find out the incredible products we have.”

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Tax Service

Tanning Salon

First: Root & Associates Second: H&R Block Third: Watkin’s Tax Service

First: A Total Tan Second: No Frye Zone Third: Sun Kiss Tanning

Travel Agency

Tattoo

First: AAA Second: Travel Leaders Third: Cruise Planners-Mike Witt

First: Little Blue’s Tattoos Second: Skinquake Third: Evil by the Needle

Thank You Bloomington For Your Loyalty And Business Over The Years!

T.A. Fuller Homes INC.

THANKS FOR VOTING US #1 CHILDCARE CENTER!

Thank You to all my clients and friends for voting me Bloomington’s #1 Home Builder.

Bill’s Barber Shop 800 S. College Ave. Suite A Bloomington, IN 812-336-9015

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Bloomington’s original store offering international, organic & specialty foods since 1986.

Thank you Bloomington for voting us #1, in Health Food, Produce, Coffee, and Liquor, Beer, & Wine.

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Congratulations to all the Winners & Nominees in the 2014 Readers’ Choice Contest!

Veterinarian First: Combs Veterinary Clinic Second: Arlington Heights Vet Hospital Third: Bloomington Veterinary Hospital

Waste Removal First: Monster Trash & Roll-off Second: Sears and Sons Waste Removal Third: Express Waste Removal

MR. HIBACHI Grill & Buffet

Largest & Most Elegant Chinese, Japanese & American Restaurant

Dr. Howard & Associates Eye Care, P.C. Vision Source Member - North America’s Premier Network of Private Practice Optometrist’s

We appreciate our customers

#2 BUFFET

THANK YOU

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for voting us Bloomington’s Best Optometrist!

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Third year in a row

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Thank you for the honor of being the top 2014 Home Health Agency. We look forward to serving your needs.

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Thanks for voting us your

#1 Chinese Restaurant!

herald times readers’ choice 2014

Dine In | Carryout | Delivery | Catering East 3rd & 45-46 Bypass by Starbucks 812-331-1234 West 3rd in front of Kroger 812-323-0123

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Now Accepting New Patients

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Dr. Luke Eades, DDS Professional CorPoration

(812) 336-2688

2810 S Walnut Street Pike Our office’s success is built upon wonderful patients & a great team.

Dr. Eades, Shelley, Stacy, Amy, Michelle, Kara, Carrie, Beth, Nickie, Heather and Audra.

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Serving the community Since 1975

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BLOOMINGTON’S

#1 PAWN SHOP 8 yeArS in A roW!

Also one of your favorite dealers for musical instruments, camera equipment and coins

We Ride.

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www.acepawnshop.com 3 locations!

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Jeremy Hogan | Herald-Times

Top 3 Volunteer Opportunity Places

Girls, Inc. American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County

By Devyn Blanford The Herald-Times

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eaders of The Herald-Times say that Girls Inc. is the best place to find volunteer opportunities around Bloomington. As an organization that supports girls and promotes their emotional and physical well-being, Girls Inc. has been a part of Bloomington’s local history since 1975. A proponent of girl power and gender equality, this organization was created to teach girls that they are the masters of their fates, so to speak, and full of potential.

Serving more than 360 girls last year, with 170 indi-

vidual and group volunteers, program director Daisy Chew writes in an email, Girls Inc. offers girls after-school programs (with homework help included), sporting leagues, day camps and other special events for their edification and enjoyment.

Volunteers are involved in every aspect of the Girls Inc. program and take active roles in the activities that are offered to the girls. Volunteers can choose to become program facilitators, sports coaches or tutors in the after school program. Volunteers are a crucial element to the programs that Girls Inc. can offer, and as such, are expected to be responsible role models.

Being a Girls Inc. volunteer “is not a filing or copying job,”

Chew said – the work expected of a volunteer is very handson, and every volunteer, regardless of what activity they are a part of, is expected to be active in their roles for the girls’ sakes.

As Chew said, “Our volunteers are mentors. They have the responsibility of enforcing rules at our agency so that it remains a safe and healthy environment for all involved, but they also have the duty to guide the girls in their own decision making processes.”

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Congratulations to all the Winners & Nominees in the 2014 Readers’ Choice Contest!

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Thank you to all our customers and volunteers for supporting fair trade... and making Global Gifts your

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#1 Hair Salon in Bloomington Tues. 10-8, Wed. 10-8, Thurs. 11-8, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3 Closed Sun. & Mon.

We would like to thank all our loyal customers for making us #1. We appreciate your business!

a new women’s resale store!

We would like to offer a sincere thank you to our clients for voting us

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3470 West Third Street • Bloomington • 339-1050 Mon-SAT 10-8 • Sun 12-6

Once Upon A Child is buying and selling new and gently used kids’ stuff! Come in for our great selection of summer clothing, baby furniture, baby gear and toys! Clean out the easy way and make $$$ too!

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Top 3 Insurance Agencies

Jeremy Hogan | Herald-Times

May Agency First Insurance Group State Farm, Lisa Allen

By Matt Stefanski The Herald-Times

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embers of the May family have been helping area residents with their insurance needs for three generations, beginning in 1949. Every year since 2003, The May Agency of ISU Insurance Services has been voted as a Reader’s Choice award winner in the Herald-Times, and the agency received the award again this year.

“We have a reputation of having good customer service, being able to find customers whatever types of insurance they are looking for,” advertising manager Sarah May said.

“We sponsor and support all kinds of local events. I hope we made a name for ourselves that people recognize and like to work with.”

The May Agency offers business, home, auto, life and health coverage, according to the agency’s website. The May Agency also has a claims agent, who clients can specifically work with in the event of a claim.

“It helps a lot to have a dedicated person who will be working for you,” Sarah May said.

Sarah May said she enjoys taking part in the family business, which was started by her grandfather, because she likes working with people and enjoys the of the agency.

Sarah May also said insurance is an industry where people wish they didn’t have to buy the product. However, she said those at the May Agency try to make it as possible for customers to get the best product they need.

“We are selling this product that protects your life,” Sarah May said. “If you have a loss, it is far, far worse if you don’t have insurance coverage. We try to educate people that it’s a necessary thing and a product that makes sense.”

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Thank You Bloomington for Voting us your Favorite Grocery Store!

We are committed to making your shopping experience one that makes you want to return.

Come in for the savings. Come back for the service.

Thank you for shopping with us!

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