Best of People's Choice Awards 2018

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AND THE WINNERS ARE...

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OCTOBER 2017

11TH BENZIE COUNTY BEST OF PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2018

List of Winners!

1. Best After Work Meeting Place..................................................Stormcloud Brewing Company 2. Best Art Gallery........................................................................Oliver Art Center 3. Best Assisted Living Facility......................................................Frankfort Pines 4. Best Auto Body Shop................................................................Precision Collision 5. Best Auto Service.....................................................................Bayshore Tire & Auto 6. Best Bartender.........................................................................Raul Torres Jr (Cabbage Shed) 7. Best Boss.................................................................................Sheryl Zilch (Frankfort Pines) 8. Best Breakfast.........................................................................Lighthouse Cafe 9. Best Caterer.............................................................................Jim Barnes, Crystal Lake Catering 10. Best Charter Fishing Service.....................................................Tiny Bubbles 11. Best Chiropractor.....................................................................Dr. Darren LaCharite (Gateway Family Chiropractic PC) 12. Best Coffee Hangout................................................................Petals & Perks Thanks for Voting Us the Best

Thank You to all who voted us “Best Photographer”.

Construction Company

KIDDER K C CONSTRUCTION, INC.

CUSTOM HOMES ADDITIONS

LICENSED & INSURED

DANIEL KIDDER

REMODELING PAINTING

To everyone whom we met and worked with for the past 19 years, thank you so much for being a part of Take Action Photos. We appreciate you and will always carry the memories, friendships and experiences with us.

This is a nice note to retire on.

1484 CARLSON ROAD, FRANKFORT, MI 49635 dkidder1484@sbcglobal.net Office 231 352-7204 Cell 231 633-6629

Thank You for voting us

“Best Breakfast”

Thanks for All the Continued Support

The Lighthouse Café Elberta, Michigan

231-352-5273

Open 7 Days 6am-2pm Breakfast All Day

Thanks to the Frankfort DPW crew for maintaining the Frankfort Beach, enabling it to be voted the most beautiful location for family fun and enjoyment in Benzie County.

On Beautiful Lake Michigan

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13. Best Community Organization................................................................Benzie Area Christian Neighbors 14. Best Community Volunteer.....................................................................Vicki Carpenter 15. Best Construction Company....................................................................Kidder Construction 16. Best CPA Firm.........................................................................................Plumstead PC 17. Best Dentist...........................................................................................Stefanski Dental 18. Best Dinner............................................................................................The Manitou 19. Best Electrician......................................................................................Olson Electric 20. Best Excavating Company.......................................................................Brent’s Excavating, Inc. 21. Best Family Care Physician.....................................................................Dr. Gerald L. Mahoney DO (Crystal Lake Clinic) 22. Best Financial Advisor-...........................................................................Justin Keillor (Edward Jones) 23. Best Financial Institution.......................................................................Central State Bank 24. Best Fish Fry..........................................................................................Geno’s Sports Bar & Grill 25. Best Garden Center................................................................................Crystal Gardens 26. Best Gift Shop........................................................................................Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm & Boutique 27. Best Golf Course.....................................................................................Crystal Lake Golf Honor Family Market 10625 Main Street

325-3360

Owned and Operated by the Schneider Family

Copemish Family Market 18541 Cadillac Hwy.

FAMILY MARKETS

Mon-Thur 8am-6pm • Fri-Sat 8am-7pm • Sun. 9am-2pm

Thanks Benzie County!

BEST PLACE TO BUY MEAT SINCE 2002!

378-2440

Mon-Thur 9am-6pm • Fri-Sat 9am-7pm • Sun. 9am-2pm

NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR THANKSGIVING!

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Biehl’s All Natural, Free Range, Organically Fed, Fresh Turkeys.

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THANKS FOR VOTING US

“Best Hardware Store” NUGENT HARDWARE MON-SAT 7:30 AM TO 8 PM

CRYSTAL PLAZA • BENZONIA • 882-4322

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28. Best Grocery Store Cashier.....Kat (Family Fair) 29. Best Hair Salon.....................Shear Class Experience Salon 30. Best Hamburger....................Cabbage Shed 31. Best Hardware......................Nugent Ace Hardware 32. Best Heating & Cooling.................Moore Mechanical, Plumbing,Heating & Air Conditioning 33. Best Home Improvement Store.....Honor Building Supply

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Thanks Benzie County for always supporting A Shear Class Experience Salon and Day Spa. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

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SALON & DAY SPA

• Spa Manicures & Pedicures • Massage Complete Hair Care for Men, Women and Children

Jinx, Andra, Linda, Kasie & McKenzie

Appointments Appreciated

Downtown Elberta • 231-352-7210 www.shearclassexperience.com

Gift Certificates

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Manitou

NORTHWOODS FINE DINING Fall Hours: Open at 4:30pm • Closed Tuesdays

Early Bird Menu 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Thank You Benzie County For Voting The Manitou The Best Dinner in Benzie!

We look Forward to Your Next Visit!

Thanks Benzie County for voting us

BEST PIZZA!

352-6700 • Main St. • Frankfort

Brent’s Excavating LAND IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS

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EXT. 1974

Thank You Benzie County For Voting Us The Best Excavating Company!

GRADING • EARTHMOVING • SITEWORK SEWER • WATER MAIN • TAPS & SERVICES ROAD BUILDING • SNOW REMOVAL

231-357-2240

Imported Beer • Fine Wines • Cocktails Located on M-22

(9 miles North of Frankfort)

Between Crystal Lake and Platte River

For Reservations Call 882-4761

Fax: 231-352-5955 Box 783 Frankfort, MI 49635

BRENTSEXCAVATING.COM

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Thank You Benzie County For Voting Us Your 2018 #1 Attorney 8 Years in a Row!

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Thanks Benzie County for Voting Us The Best Coffee Hangout We are honored!

429 Main St Frankfort 231-352-4800 Thanks Benzie County for Voting Us The Best Ice Cream Shoppe We Enjoy Serving You!

7117 South St. Benzonia 231-882-9697

Beulah Office 244 Benzie Blvd., Beulah, MI 49617 www.jgroganLaw.com

231-944-1529

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for being the Best Auto Service in Benzie County!

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Thanks to All Who Voted For Us NEW TIRES • USED TIRES • BRAKES • ALL AUTO REPAIRS 600 Frankfort Ave. Elberta, MI 49628

www.bayshoretireandauto.com

(231) 352-4262

Fax (231) 352-7209 bayshoretireandauto@gmail.com

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Thank You For Voting JAY WHITE | Best Real Estate Agent Client Testimonial This was the best buying experience I've ever had!

Jay worked a long time with me to figure out just what I wanted in a property. He has exceptional knowledge of the market and this entire area. I felt as if I were his only client. I needed advice on what exactly I should try as a bid, and he was spot on. I'd give him 6 stars if I could.

You cannot possibly go wrong with him in your corner.

Your Real Estate Connection to Northern Michigan Living

Jay White 231.631.0574 Kari White 231.651.0923

LandConsultingServices.com 231.399.0269 | 329 Main Street | Frankfort, MI

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34. Best Hotel/Motel................Harbor Lights Resort 35. Best Ice Cream Shop............Hill Top Soda Shoppe 36. Best Insurance Agency.........Webber Insurance Agency 37. Best Landscaping Business..Hospenthal Outdoor Service 38. Best Law Firm.....................Grogan Law 39. Best Lunch..........................East Shore Market 40. Best Nail Care......................Posh Beauty Bar

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41. Best New Business................Birch & Maple 42. Best Pharmacy......................Shop N Save Pharmacy 43. Best Pet Grooming/Supplies..Cindy’s Pet Salon 44. Best Pizza.................A Papanos Frankfort 45. Best Photographer....Take Action Photo-Susan Rastelli 46. Best Place to Buy Meat..Honor Family Market 47. Best Place for Produce...Market Basket ENZIE COUNT th B Y 11

Thanks, Vicki Carpenter FOR BEING BENZIE COUNTY’S BEST COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER!

Thank You, Benzie County, for Voting us Your #1 Pharmacy.

We Greatly Appreciate Taking Care of Our Customers!

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

SHOP-N-SAVE PHARMACY

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1747 Benzie Highway • Benzonia, MI (231) 882-0254

Owner: Ruth Hall, RPh HOURS: Mon - Friday 9-6pm, Saturday 9-3pm, Closed Sunday

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523 Main St. • Frankfort, MI

231-930-8500

Thanks for Voting Us Best Nail Care!

Nail Art

Historic Downtown Thompsonville

231-378-2554

Halloween st! e e Co n t m u t s o C e r 27th b o t c O , y a Satu rd Prizes!

Thanks Benzie County for Voting Us: BEST FISH FRY We Look Forward To Serving You!

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Dr. Gerard Mahoney and Crystal Lake Clinic would like to thank Benzie County for voting us Best Family Physician!

Thank You! Interlochen Office

(231) 275-7965

Benzonia Office

(231) 882-9661

Manistee Office

(231) 723-3567

Elk Rapids

Frankfort Office

(231) 864-3314 (231) 642-5560 (231) 264-9060 (231) 352-5285

Kingsley Office Manton Office Suttons Bay

Traverse City Offices

Crystal lake HealtH Center Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Water Softener & Generator Service & Installation

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www.mooremech.net

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(231) 642-5556

Chum’s Corner Office

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Acme Office

Bear Lake Office

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(231) 263-0700 (231) 824-4100 (231) 866-4440 (231) 922-0667

826 Forest Ave. Frankfort, MI

352-5285

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

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Thank you for voting us Best Heating & Cooling and Best Plumber!

800-504-1058

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48. Best Place to Buy Jewelry............................C & M Rock Shop 54. Best Towing Service.........Corey’s Big Dog 49. Best Place To Take Family For Outdoor Fun...Frankfort Lake Michigan . 55. Best Veterinarian.............David Nelson .

Beach

(Platte Lake Veterinary Clinic) 50. Best Plumber..Moore Mechanical, Plumbing, Heathing & Air Conditioning 51. Best Real Estate Agency..................Stapleton Realty 52. Best Real Estate Agent....................Jay White (Land Consulting Services) 53. Best Sporting Goods Store..............Backcast Fly Shop

THANKS FOR VOTING US BEST PLACE TO BUY PRODUCE Apples, Apples and more Apples!

Check out our WIDE SELECTION in the Bulk Food & Spices Delicious smells wafting out of the Bakery!

Pies, Pull-Aparts, Specialty Breads, Cookies & Much More!

OPEN YEAR ROUND

187 North Michigan Avenue • Beulah

231-882-5041

We are Proud to be Benzie County’s

BEST Home Improvement Store!

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

Honor Building Supply 10635 US 31 • Honor, MI 49640

Ph. (231) 325-4551 (800) 444-9396

WWW.CDSTAPLETON.COM

Fax (231) 325-2115

Onekama Building Supply 4847 Main. St. • Onekama, MI 49675

Ph. (231) 889-3456 Fax (231) 889-3633

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Benzie County’s State Of the Art Collision Repair Our Family Thanks YOU!

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231-352-7948

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