city life: readers’ PicKs
TATTOO PARLOR
GOLD: PENS & NEEDLES CUSTOM TATTOO CO.
tattoo parlor: pens & needles custom tattoo co.
716 N. Weber St., Suite 200, 473-8067, pens-needles.com
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Rated overall as “excellent,” with “great quality work.” True to its name, the artists will customize any design for customers and are “great and professional.” More than one voter commented on the cleanliness of the shop and privacy, if desired. SILVER: WEST SIDE TATTOO BRONZE: INK INERTIA CUSTOM TATTOO AND ART GALLERY
TAX PREPARER
GOLD: ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS, PC 919 N. Weber St., 434-7163, accountingsolutionspc.com
Accounting Solutions was praised for providing “detailed accounting work” that’s explained well. Whether service is provided for a small business owner or for personal needs, it offers basic accounting, bookkeeping and advanced financial analysis. SILVER: CLOUTTE AND ASSOCIATES, PC BRONZE: H&R BLOCK, MESA RIDGE PARKWAY
MASSAGE
GOLD: STRUCTURE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK 2107 Templeton Gap Road, Suite D, 358-8653, structurebodywork.com
Care, technique and service to the community litter testimonials about Structure. Many clients are thankful for help in dealing with such healthcare and end-of-life needs as stroke recovery and hospice. SILVER: MASSAGE ENVY BRONZE: MATEOS SALON & DAY SPA
MILITARY AUTO DEALERSHIP GOLD: CRAZY HERMAN
934 S. Nevada Ave., 635-2533, crazyhermanonline.com
Voters overwhelmingly chose this dealership, which prides itself on its great selection and helping buyers with bad credit. SILVER: STREET SMART AUTO BROKERS BRONZE: PHIL LONG FORD
MOTEL
GOLD: MOTEL 6 3228 N. Chestnut St., 520-5400, motel6.com
Voters like Motel 6 for its affordability. It’s consistently the cheapest, they said. SILVER: HAMPTON INN BRONZE: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
MOVER SHAKER GOLD: MIKE TAPIA, TAPIA ADVERTISING
If you need something done, voters said marketing and advertising guru Mike Tapia is your guy. SILVER: MATTHEW CLAWSON, CLAWSON LAW FIRM BRONZE: KARLA HORTON, ZUMBA FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
NONPROFIT
GOLD: RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN COLORADO 311 N. Logan Ave., 471-1814, rmhcs.org
Voters greatly appreciated this nonprofit, which helps care for families with a seriously ill child. “We have had to use the Ronald McDonald House during a family crisis. It is amazing how much help they are when they are needed.” “No one is ever turned away due to inability to pay.” SILVER: OUR LADY OF THE PINES CATHOLIC CHURCH BRONZE: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION
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NEIGHBORHOOD GOLD: WOLF RANCH wolf-ranch.com
Got kids? Voters said Wolf Ranch is a great place to raise a family. House styles are diverse, too, which gives this community character. SILVER: THE WEST SIDE BRONZE: THE OLD NORTH END