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2021 Best of the Best WINNeRs BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR Freer Auto Body

BEST CLEANING COMPANY Annointed Hands Cleaning Services

BEST PEST CONTROL Smith’s Pest Control

BEST AUTO DETAILER Gorilla Car Wash

BEST ELECTRICIAN Bickle Electric

BEST PLUMBER Inspector Plumber

BEST AUTO PARTS STORE O’Reilly’s Auto Parts

BEST FENCE INSTALLER Liberty Fence

BEST PROPANE COMPANY Senger’s Gas Company

BEST AUTO REPAIR Roberts Motors

BEST GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER Dan’s Garage Doors

BEST ROOFER Ryan Construction & Roofing

BEST BRAKE SHOP Roberts Motors

BEST GLASS COMPANY Lyon’s Glass

BEST TRASH COMPANY Robert Sanders Waste Systems

BEST CAR SALESPERSON Tim Lane of Roberts Motors

BEST HEATING & COOLING King Air Conditioning & Heating

BEST TREE SERVICE Mad Cow Outdoor Services

BEST NEW CAR DEALER Roberts Motors

BEST HOME BUILDER Diversified Construction

BEST WATERPROOFING Woods Basement Systems

BEST CAR WASH Gorilla Express

BEST HOME INSPECTOR Madewell Inspections

BEST WINDOWS & DOORS Diversified Construction

BEST OIL CHANGE Roberts Motors

BEST KITCHEN/BATH CABINETS Diversified Construction

BEST BARBER SHOP Happy Hour Barber Stop

BEST TIRE SHOP Roberts Motors

BEST LANDSCAPER Jim Murphy’s Complete Landscaping

BEST DAY SPA Instaglow Spa

BEST TOWING/ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Fred’s Towing

BEST LAWN CARE Jim Murphy’s Complete Landscaping

BEST EYEBROW SHAPING Instaglow Spa

BEST USED CAR DEALER Smart Choice Auto Sales

BEST LAWN MOWER & TRACTOR SALES Bertels Sales & Service

BEST HAIR SALON All About U

BEST CARPET CLEANER Macauley’s Cleaning Service BEST CARPET/FLOORING STORE Custom Showers & Floors

BEST PAINTING COMPANY Kaid Painting & Drywall

BEST MASSAGE Relaxation Kneaded

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BEST DENTIST Humbert Road Dentistry

BEST NAIL SALON EXO Nail Bar BEST TATTOO SHOP Empire Ink Studio BEST HAIR STYLIST Alyssa Mortland BEST CANCER CENTER OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s BEST CHIROPRACTOR Bemis Family Chiropractic BEST DANCE STUDIO Jennifer Bishop’s School of Dance

BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER AlphA’s

BEST ORTHODONTIST Heintz & Bankhead Orthodontics

BEST HEALTH COACH/WEIGHT LOSS Baylee Luebbers

BEST PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Ameera Nauman

BEST HEARING CENTER Professional Hearing Associates

BEST PHARMACY CVS Alton Pharmacy

BEST HOSPITAL OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST Alton Physical Therapy

BEST IMAGING CENTER OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s

BEST PHYSICIAN Dr. Manpreet Sandhu

BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO Piasa Martial Arts

BEST PODIATRIST Dr. John Lindsay

BEST OB/GYN Dr. Joseph Talsky

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BEST MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY San Gabriel Memory Care BEST SENIOR CENTER Senior Services Plus BEST SUPPLEMENT STORE Cleta’s Nutrition BEST URGENT CARE OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s BEST VISION CENTER Heitz Optical BEST YOGA STUDIO Riverbend Yoga BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Foxes Grove Supportive Living BEST IN-HOME HEALTH CARE Senior Services Plus

BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Foxes Grove Supportive Living BEST SKILLED NURSING COMMUNITY Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy BEST CHAMBER DIRECTOR John Keller BEST COACH Baylee Luebbers BEST DJ DJ Nick Mayberry BEST FIREFIGHTER Aaron Fry from Alton Fire Dept.

BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY MiKeith Teague 100.3 Radio

BEST LOCAL TV PERSONALITY Tim Ezell from Fox 2 BEST MAYOR Mayor Mike McCormick - Godfrey BEST NURSE Shelly Darr - OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s BEST PASTOR/PRIEST Kale Hanson - Zion Lutheran Church BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Carrie Carpunky Photography BEST PLACE TO WORK OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony’s

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2021 Best of the Best WINNeRs BEST POLICE OFFICER Marcos Pulido - Alton Police Dept.

BEST AUCTIONEER Tarrant & Harman Auction Services

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY Dream Home Realty Centre

BEST PRINCIPAL Justin Newell - Civic Memorial High School

BEST BANK Liberty Bank

BEST REALTOR Sherry Gilleland - Dream Home

BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Riverbend Growth Association

BEST ANTIQUE STORE Alton Exchange

BEST CREDIT UNION 1st MidAmerica Credit Union

BEST BRIDAL/FORMAL WEAR Frew Formal Wear

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR Rachael Beckemeyer - Thrivent Financial

BEST CONVENIENCE STORE Godfrey QT

BEST FUNERAL HOME Pitchford Funeral Home

BEST FLORIST Jeffrey’s Flowers by Design

BEST INSURANCE AGENT Tom Lane State Farm

BEST HARDWARE STORE St. Peters Hardware

BEST LAW OFFICE Michael R. Wesley Law

BEST LIQUOR STORE Friar Tuck’s - Edwardsville

BEST LOCAL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Lewis & Clark Community College

BEST APPLIANCE STORE Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL Zion Lutheran School

BEST BOUTIQUE Rustic Roots

BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Liberty Bank

BEST FURNITURE STORE Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings

BEST NON-PROFIT Riverbend Family Ministries

BEST GROCERY STORE Schnucks of Godfrey

BEST TEACHER Jennifer Kapetanovich - Jersey Community High School BEST VOLUNTEER Margaret Freer BEST DOGGIE DAY CARE Club Paws BEST DOG TRAINER Nicki Alexander - Kennelwood Pet Resort BEST GROOMER Illah’s Dog Grooming BEST KENNEL/BOARDING FACILITY Club Paws BEST PET RESCUE Hope Animal Rescue BEST VETERINARIAN Formea Animal Hospital BEST ACCOUNTANT Scheffel Boyle BEST ATTORNEY Ben Tobin

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THe BeST CAR WASH IN THe RIVeRBeNd! Now Open At A Second Location 5507 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035 444 W. MacArthur Dr. Cottage Hills, IL 62018 (618) 467-8757

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Thank You For Voting Us One of the BEST of the BEST in Landscaping and Lawn Care!

Better Barbecues Begin With Us Our service, selection, quality and value are second to none!

Sever’s Market

434 Bowman St., East Alton 618-259-8216

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST HEATING/COOLING COMPANY AGAIN!!

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Thank you for voting us The Best Cookies!

Alton Square Mall New Owner Sarah Kinder

Thank You For Voting For Us!

462-5731

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And a special thank you to all our loyal customers! We truly appreciate you allowing us to serve you for over 30 years in the pawn business and our family for over 100 years in business in Alton!

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2021 Best of the Best WINNeRs BEST JEWELRY STORE Maneke Jewelers

BEST OUTDOOR PATIO Loading Dock

BEST SHOE STORE Cleary’s Shoes & Boots

BEST SPORTS BAR Alton Sports Tap

BEST SPECIALTY STORE RiverBend Records

BEST WEDDING VENUE WOW Event Center

BEST MEAT MARKET Sever’s Market

BEST APPETIZERS Alton Sports Tap

BEST PAWN SHOP Sam’s Pawn Shop

BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT Wang Gang Asian Eats

BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE Alton Little Theater

BEST BAKERY Duke’s Bakery

BEST GOLF COURSE Belk Park Golf Course

BEST BBQ Fire N Smoke

BEST LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT Alton Farmers Market

BEST CATERER Chef Bob’s Catering

BEST LOCAL ART SHOW Jacoby Arts Center

BEST COOKIES Cookie Factory

BEST LOCAL LIVE THEATER Alton Little Theater

BEST DONUTS Mister Donut

BEST LOCAL PARK Glazebrook Park - Godfrey

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST! #1 AUTO BODY SHOP #1 VOLUNTEER - MARGARET

4512 N. Alby, Godfrey • 466-6151

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Thank you for voting us one of the BEST Accountants in the Riverbend!

I love this town.

Karen Wilson, Agent

225 Tolle Lane Godfrey, IL 62025 Bus: 618-466-5774 karen@karenwilsonins.com

Providing all your accounting, bookkeeping, income tax, payroll and sales tax needs!

AffordAble TAx Service, inc.

Thank you for once again voting us one of the Best Insurance Agencies in the Madison County/ Riverbend area.

Dawn Gansz

(618) 466-5767 • 5597 Humbert Rd, Alton, IL 62002

SMITH’S PEST CONTROL

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Thank you for voting us the very BEST Pest Control in the Riverbend!

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE RIVERBEND!

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Thank you for voting for our family as your favorite garage door installer!

A Heartfelt “Thank You” from Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy We are truly grateful for your continued confidence in our ability to serve and care for our senior community.

We are flattered and humbled to be voted as the Best Skilled Nursing Facility for the fourth consecutive year. This honor is a direct reflection of the commitment of our employees, who work diligently every day to make sure our residents and patients receive outstanding care.

Please know that we will do our very best to continue earning your trust.

1251 College Avenue Alton, IL 62002 618-463-7330 www.BethesdaHealth.org

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THANK THANK YOU, THANK YOU, VOTERS! YOU, VOTERS! VOTERS!

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The Number One Dance Studio in the Riverbend Area

Dr. Geoffrey Turner “Best OB/GYN Finalist” Dr. Geoffrey Turner Dr. Geoffrey Turner

Call 618.463.5905 to make an appointment.

“Best OB/GYN Finalist” “Best OB/GYN Finalist” 4 Memorial Drive Call 618.463.5905 to make an appointment.

Building B, Suite 210 Call 618.463.5905 to make an appointment. jbsddance@gmail.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST FUNERAL HOME AGAIN!

Pitchford Funeral Home Has Established The Tradition Of Offering The Highest Quality Of Service In A Comfortable, Homelike Atmosphere.

Tyler B. Pitchford Janna L. Boger-Pitchford Owners

2555 Vaughn Rd. (Rt. 111) • Wood River, IL 62095

618-259-6462

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2021 Best of the Best WINNeRs

BEST FINE DINING Gentelin’s on Broadway

BEST LOCALLY BREWED BEER Old Bakery Brewery

BEST FRIED CHICKEN Castelli’s at 255

BEST MARTINIS Bossanova’s

BEST HAMBURGERS King Louie’s Drive-In

BEXT MEXICAN Los Tres Amigos

BEST ICE CREAM Shiver’s Frozen Custard

BEST PIZZA Roma’s Pizza

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT Bella Milano

BEST SEAFOOD Grafton Oyster Bar

BEST LOCAL COFFEE Germania Brewhaus

BEST STEAK Texas Roadhouse

BEST LOCAL DESSERTS My Just Desserts

BEST WINGS Alton Sports Tap

BEST LOCAL WINERY Wild Pickins Winery

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THANK YOU

to all of our past and present clients for voting Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co the Best Auctioneers as well as being one of the Best Real Estate Companies in the Riverbend area. Congratulations to Alisha Ryan and Jason Jackson for being voted 2 of the Best runners up in the realtors category.

We look forward to serving the Riverbend Area for years to come!

it’s a Sweet december for aLtON LittLe tHeater!

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Thank you For VoTing uS BEST LocaL JEwELry STorE! we thank all of our customers over the years. we appreciate you sharing your special occasions with maneke!

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THANK THANK YOU YOU FOR FOR VOTING VOTING

OSFOSF HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE SAINT SAINT ANTHONY’S ANTHONY’S HEALTH HEALTH CENTER: CENTER: Best Hospital Best Hospital • Best •Cancer Best Cancer Care •Care Best •Urgent Best Urgent Care Care Best Imaging Best Imaging CenterCenter • Best •Physician Best Physician • Best •Pediatrician Best Pediatrician Best Nurse Best Nurse • Best •Place Best to Place Work to Work We take We pride take in pride being in there being forthere you and for you yourand family, your family, making it making our Mission it our Mission to serve to with serve thewith greatest the greatest care andcare love.and love.

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Our Sincere Thanks for Once Again Voting Us as Your BEST of the BEST Appliance Store We Will Continue to Dedicate Our Efforts in Serving You and Our Community Your Loyalty and Confidence is Greatly Appreciated Featuring Quality Brands and Backed By Our Own Service KitchenAid...Whirlpool...Maytag...Amana...GE...Speed Queen...Frigidaire

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Thank You For Voting Zion Lutheran School As Best Local Private Scchool 2019, 2020, and NOW 2021!

Thank You For Voting Roma's As

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The Best Pizza In The Riverbend Again This Year!!!

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(in alphabetical oRdeR) BEST OIL CHANGE Bill & Joe’s Automotive St. Jacob Automotive BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR Pinto’s Kustoms & Collision Woodman Collision

BEST TIRE SHOP St. Jacob Automotive Willie’s Tire Shop

BEST GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER Kizer’s Garage Door Service Red’s Garage Doors

BEST AUTO DETAILER Auto Butler Car Wash JP Autobody & Detailing

BEST TOWING/ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Bill & Joe’s Automotive Stutz Service

BEST GLASS COMPANY Clear Choice Glass Slayden Glass

BEST AUTO PARTS STORE Part Stop Roberts Motors BEST AUTO REPAIR St. Jacob Automotive Tucker’s Automotive BEST BRAKE SHOP Bill & Joe’s Automotive St. Jacob Automotive BEST CAR SALESPERSON Brent Marburger - Kia Federico Will Gilmore - Smart Choice Auto Sales BEST NEW CAR DEALER Quality Buick Weber Chevrolet BEST CAR WASH Auto Butler Car Wash Eclipse Car Wash

BEST USED CAR DEALER Quality Buick Roberts Motors BEST CARPET CLEANER Action Cleaning TK Carpet Galleries BEST CARPET/FLOORING STORE Bucks Decorating Ed Agles Discount Carpet BEST CLEANING COMPANY Maid to Shine Sunshine Cleaning BEST ELECTRICIAN CMC Electric Pruitt Mechanical BEST FENCE INSTALLER Chesley Fence & Deck Jersey County Fence and Deck

BEST HEATING AND COOLING Bertels & Co. Heating and Cooling Pruitt Mechanical BEST HOME BUILDER Gray Brothers Construction & Excavating Ralph G Paslay Custom Homes BEST HOME INSPECTOR River Cities Home Inspection Services Trident Inspections BEST KITCHEN/BATH CABINETS Fischer Lumber Kitchen & Bath Outlet BEST LANDSCAPER Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions Sisk Lawn Care

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Build a brighter future We’ll help you reach your nancial goals.

Thank you for trusting us to serve your financial needs.

Thank you for referring your friends and family to us.

Thank you voting us Best of the Best!

618-258-3168 www.1stMidAmerica.org Federally insured by NCUA.

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Build a brighter future We’ll help you reach your nancial goals.

Thank you for trusting us to serve your financial needs.

Thank you for referring your friends and family to us.

Thank you voting us Best of the Best!

618-258-3168 www.1stMidAmerica.org Federally insured by NCUA.

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To the entire Riverbend community, Doctors, patients, and all others for voting us #1 hearing clinic once again!

1344 D’Adrian Professional Park Godfrey, IL 62035

618-466-4444

Dr. Joe Hopper

Dr. Michelle Cramer

Kim Hopper

Angie Gaus

Memorial Hospital Chester, IL 62233

618-826-4581

(Ext 1366)

Visit our new location in the Jerseyville Hospital!

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Thank You For Voting Us Best of the Best in 4 Categories!

• Best Home Builder • Best Home Remodeling • Best Kitchen and Bath Cabinets Vote Diversified Construction as •Best Best Home Windows and Doors! Company Remodeling

618-972-3257 Fully Insured - Free Estimates

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Thank you for voting Mad Cow as the #1 Best Tree Service!

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(in alphabetical oRdeR) BEST ACCOUNTANT Dawn Gansz - Affordable Tax Service, Inc Donohoo McCalley & Associates BEST ATTORNEY Eric Terry - Torhoerman Law Office Meagan Agne - JMK Law Estate Planning BEST AUCTIONEER Hanold Auctioneering Legacy Realty & Auction BEST BANK Carrollton Bank Regions Bank

BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bethalto Chamber of Commerce Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber BEST CREDIT UNION CEFCU Midwest Members Credit Union BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR Denise Arendell - Edward Jones Kathy Weaver - Investment Planners BEST FUNERAL HOME Elias Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home Gent Funeral Homes BEST INSURANCE AGENT John Standefer - Allstate Karen Wilson - State Farm

BEST LAW OFFICE Keith Short and Associates Schrempf Kelly & Napp BEST LOCAL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Blackburn College Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL Good Shepherd Lutheran School Our Lady, Queen of Peace Catholic School BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY 1st MidAmerica Credit Union Town & Country Bank

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(in alphabetical oRdeR) BEST CANCER CARE CENTER Alton Memorial Hospital Siteman Cancer Center BEST BARBER SHOP All About U Amanda and Meghan’s Upper Cuts BEST DAY SPA Merle Norman My Time Day Spa BEST EYEBROW SHAPING Final Touch Salon Merle Norman BEST HAIR SALON Kristen’s Hair Studio Final Touch Salon BEST MASSAGE Caitlin Beck - Fitness for the Soul Schuck Massage Therapy BEST NAIL SALON Beautiful Nails Lonnie’s Nail Spa

BEST CHIROPRACTOR Bemis Tupman Chiropractic Prime Health Chiropractic BEST DANCE STUDIO Alton Academy of Dance Dazzler Dance Company BEST DENTIST Chapel and Keller Kellerman Dental BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER CrossFit Edwardsville Pride Fitness BEST HEARING CENTER Johnson’s Hearing Center Mid America Audiology Group BEST HOSPITAL Alton Memorial Hospital Anderson Hospital

BEST TATTOO SHOP Epic Ink Piasa Body Art

BEST IMAGING CENTER Alton Memorial Hospital Twin Rivers MRI Brightway Imaging

BEST HAIR STYLIST Ashley Garrison Merideth Springman

BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness Grogan’s Martial Arts Academy

BEST OB/GYN Dr. Rachel Durham Dr. Geoffrey Turner BEST ORTHODONTIST Brickman Orthodontics Haug Orthodontics BEST PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Kelly Lindsey Dr. Kathie Wuellner BEST PHARMACY Brighton Pharmacy Walmart Pharmacy BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST Kelsey Cunningham - OSF Healthcare OSF Rehabilitation BEST PHYSICIAN Dr. Craig Harms - BJC Dr. John Hoelscher - BJC BEST HEALTH COACH/WEIGHT LOSS E’ville Fitness Tara Hurst

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Thank you for voting us BEST Cleaning Company!

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AnnoinTEd HAndS RESIDENTIAL & Commercial Cleaning Services LLC.

618.709.0238

Your Professional Cleaning Service in the Metro East

Competitive Pricing, Unrivaled Customer Service

Denise Arendell

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Thank you for voting us: #1- Best Physical Therapist & Runner Up- Best Place To Work!

Independently Owned Since 1982 Physical Therapy for Orthopedic, Sports & Industrial Injuries • Aquatic Therapy • Direct Access & Vestibular Rehabilitation ALTON PHYSICAL THERAPY, P.C. ALTON 1719 CLAWSON 618-462-1133

SHELBYVILLE HSHS GOOD SHEPHERD 217-774-6434

JERSEYVILLE JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPTIAL 618-498-8480

LITCHFIELD HSHS ST. FRANCIS HOSPTIAL 217-324-8780

STAUNTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STAUNTON 618-635-4273

CARROLLTON 314 S. 5TH ST. 217-409-6405

www.altonpt.com

Regina HaRbison and denise VondeR HaaR announce winneRs duRing best of ViRtual eVent

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So much for voting us the Best...

Over 50 Years as your Ford Dealer

• New Car Dealer • Auto Repair • Brake Shop • Oil Change • Tire Shop

4350 N. Alby St, Alton

Tim Lane

Best Car Salesperson

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VOTE FOR INSPECTOR PLUMBER AS BEST PLUMBER IN THE RIVERBEND!

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Thank you for voting Meagan Agne One of the Best Attorneys!

Protecting you and your family.

jmkestateplanning.com

Thank you for voting us for Best Carpet/Flooring Company!

(618) 570-1144

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(in alphabetical oRdeR) BEST CHAMBER DIRECTOR Beth Bear - JCBA Dawn Mushill - TMSM BEST COACH Derek Jarman - Civic Memorial High School Steven Flowers - EAWR High School BEST DJ DJ MiKeith Kirstan Gray BEST FIREFIGHTER Drew Mortland - East Alton FD Todd Werner - South Roxana FD BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY Annie Frey 97.1 Mark Ellebracht WBGZ BEST LOCAL TV PERSONALITY Laura Hettiger KMOV Mandy Murphy Fox 2 BEST MAYOR David Goins - Alton Matt Kasten - Brighton

BEST NURSE Amy Salinas - Alton Memorial Megan Henry - Wood River/Hartford District 15 BEST PASTOR/PRIEST Daniel Ervin - Lovejoy United Presbyterian Josh Crisp - First Baptist Church Bethalto BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Erica Loree Photography Rabozzi Photography BEST PLACE TO WORK Alton Physical Therapy Liberty Bank BEST POLICE OFFICER Mike Dixon - Bethalto PD Ryan Parker - Alton PD BEST PRINCIPAL Jill Christeston - Lewis & Clark Elementary WR John Ducey - Lovejoy Elementary BEST TEACHER Allison Giacomini - Parkside Ashley Sievers - Alton North Elementary BEST VOLUTEER Adele Moore Treehouse Wildlife Center Heather Jones - American Cancer Society

BEST DOGGIE DAYCARE Kennelwood Pet Resorts Pack Leader Training Academy

BEST DOG TRAINER Fetching Pet Company Pack Leader Training Academy BEST GROOMER Candice Prior Lucky Dog Dog Grooming BEST KENNEL/BOARDING FACILITY Kennelwood Pet Resorts Pack Leader Training Academy BEST PET RESCUE Metro East Humane Society Partners for Pets BEST VETERINARIAN Bethalto Animal Clinic Pope Animal Hospital

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We are humbled to be chosen #1 Winery again this year!

Thank you!

Restaurant now open for Dine in or carry out!

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Thank You for Voting Us Best Dentist in the Riverbend again!

Thank you for voting us the Best Hardware Store!

Proudly serving our community for 75 years.

4119 Humbert Road Alton, IL 62002 618.465.8100 HumbertRoadDentistry.com

St. PeterS Hardware

2502 State Street • Alton • 618-466-6931 • stpetershardware.com

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Tom Lane Insurance & Financial Svcs, Inc.

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Thank you for your support and patronage!!

Carson Kressley opened the virtual Ceremony again this year via Cameo

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THANK YOU! WOW Event Center is extremely humbled to have won the Best of the Best Wedding Venue the last three years. This is not an easy achievement and certainly could not have been accomplished without local community support.

Thanks to all!

As a way of celebrating and giving back to our community, we will be hosting a Charitable New Year’s Eve event. This event will benefit Riverbend Family Ministries and the local families they support.

For more information about this New Year’s charitable extravaganza featuring Spanky’s Dueling Pianos, Germania Brew Haus, The Brothers drink mixologist at our premium open bar, desserts by Championship Catering and a champagne toast, see our Facebook page, our website at www.woweventcenter.com or Eventbrite.

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Congratulations on Your retirement!

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(in alphabetical oRdeR) BEST COOKIES Duke’s Bakery Ginger Bean Bakery BEST OUTDOOR PATIO Laux Brickhouse Grille Roper’s Regal Beagle

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BEST CATERER Bella Milano Brass Door

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