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Welcome to the 2023 Huron Daily Tribune Reader’s Choice Awards!

All of us at the Huron Daily Tribune are excited to present to you the winners from this year’s Huron Daily Tribune Reader’s Choice contest. We have a beautiful new format for this year’s publication to honor all the winners. It is always fun to see long-time favorites win again and new businesses make their first appearance. Every year (for 35 years!) I look forward to seeing the final list and who our readers vote as their favorites. It never gets old and is always exciting.

An extra big thank you to all our readers who voted. We truly appreciate the time you took to vote and support your favorites for every category.

It was a record-breaking year for votes from all of you! Votes were received for businesses and individuals in all the towns in the upper Thumb. This publication would not be possible without each of you.

We are so fortunate to have such a large variety of businesses in our area who take pride in their products and services. They are doing what they love to do for the

betterment of our community. It is our extreme privilege to recognize these businesses and individuals for their commitment to serving the Thumb of Michigan In the following pages you will discover the winners and finalists in over 200 categories.

I am excited for you to discover all the businesses and people who make our area such a special place. Hopefully you will use this magazine to discover new businesses and places to visit along with your favorites.

I would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists on behalf of all of us at the Huron Daily Tribune. Thank you for all you do!

Renee Willis Advertising Director Readers’ Choice Awards | 3

Automotive Services Pages 6-11

Business & Professional Services Pages 12-21

Health & Fitness Pages 22-29

Home Services Pages 30-33

People Pages 36-37

Places Pages 38-43

Restaurant Food & Beverage Pages 44-57

Shopping Pages 56-66

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 INTERNET PROVIDER LOCALLY OWNED AND YOUR VOTES FOR BEST PLACE TO FOLLOW SOCIAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLY EMPLOYEES.

We e appreciate your business!

W reless 989-269-2306 Fast, Reliable, High Speed Internet

sales@m3isp.com

841 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 48413

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 TOWING SERVICE!

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Need a tune-up for your engine? Are your tires wearing thin? Windshield wipers getting scratchy? Muffler not doing it’s job?

Whatever needs to be addressed on your vehicle, you

can find a place in the Upper Thumb to do it, from detailing businesses to oil change specialists to car washes to dealerships.

Now that winter is near and frigid weather is right on the

HARBIN

Appliance Repair 989-555-3438

WE REPAIR ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES

Thank for your votes for Appliance Repair We appreciate your business.

Licensed & Insured

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horizon, it’s time to make sure your car is ready for the wear and tear of a Michigan winter.

So, consider the award-winning businesses in this category as destinations for your next car service appointment.

Thank You for Voting us # 1 Winner Come Enjoy Our Course!

Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club

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Over 25 years Experience All major credit cards accepted Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 am-10pm Sunday 7am-10pm

We appreciate your votes.

YOUR CHOICE IN GOLF 2409 E. Atwater Rd., Ubly • 989-658-2374

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BRIDGE CARDS ACCEPTED

1520 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe • 989-269-7200 #1 MEAT MARKET #1 PLACE TO BUY PRODUCE 2023 READERS’

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#1 PLACE TO BUY STEAK AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR PLACE TO BUY DELI MEAT & CHEESE, MEAT, SEAFOOD AND GROCERY!

WE APPRECIATE OUR CUSTOMERS!

Thank you for voting us #1 Garage Door and your votes for Glass Company!

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AWARDS Automotive Glass • Stone Chip Repairs Truck & Tractor Glass Vinyl Windows & Entry Doors Overhead Doors & Openers (Residential & Commercial) Kawneer Store Front Aluminum Doors Custom Mirrors • Plate Glass • Screening & Repairs Boss Snowplows Sales, Service & Install 1616 S. Bad Axe Rd. • Bad Axe Cell 810.404.2303 • Sandusky 810.648.2279 Bad Axe 989.269.6655 • Fax 989.269.6648

We Want Our Customers Back, Not Our Products.

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Auto Accessories

Auto Dealership Service Department

WINNER n Walmart

WINNER n Flannery Auto Mall

Supercenter

FINALISTS

• Oak Beach Auto Repair & Towing • Dallas Standard Services • Kevin Kings Auto

WINNER n Top of the Hill FINALISTS

Services

FINALISTS

Auto Parts Store

Brake Shop

WINNER n NAPA Auto Parts

WINNER n A & B Auto Repair

- Bad Axe Auto Supply

• Flannery Auto Mall • Helewski’s Garage, LLC

WINNER n Ubly Motor

FINALISTS

• Thompson Chevrolet • Moore Shoreline Chevrolet

Auto Body Shop

Automobile Repair

FINALISTS

• Huron Auto Parts • AutoZone Auto Parts

• A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC • Helewski’s Garage, LLC

and Service LLC

FINALISTS

• Peterson’s Garage • Helewski’s Garage, LLC

Biffs Bar & Grill Thank you for your votes for Bar, Bar Menu, Burgers, Happy Hour and Sports bar.

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We appreciate your votes.

6850 Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-2195 3452 Washington St., Kingston, MI 48741 989-683-2210

kranzfuneralhome@gmail.com

Your Business Is Greatly Appreciated.

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4680 N. Van Dyke Rd., Kinde Michigan • 989-874-3034

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THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR AUTO PART STORE 203 S PORT CRESCENT ST | BAD AXE, MI 49413 | 989-269-9755

Buds & Blossoms Thank you for voting us #1 Florist

#1 Deb Essenmacher - Alterations!

We appreciate your business.

2224 Main St. • Ubly 989.658.8471 ~ Deb Essenmacher & Amy Schulter ~

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Favorite Brand of Auto WINNER n Ford FINALISTS

• Chevrolet • Cadillac

New Car Auto Dealership WINNER n Flannery

Auto Mall

FINALISTS

• Thompson Chevrolet • Ordus Ford, Inc.

Errer’s Farm Snow Removal

Thank you for voting us #1 Place to Celebrate A Birthday!

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845 N. Van Dyke St. Bad Axe, Michigan • Phone # 989-269-9581

Professional Carpet, Furniture, Tile & Grout Cleaning

Thank you for voting us

#1 Carpet Cleaner!

-Derek, Ashley, Asa Kay & Luka Jay

Thank you for your votes and business.

TO MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, EMPLOYEES, THANKS FOR ANSWERING THE PHONE AT 3 IN THE MORNING. COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

283 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, Michigan 48413 | 989-551-8618

East Huron TV & Appliance 1313 Sand Beach Rd. • Bad Axe, MI 48413 2023 READERS’

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989-553-2222

ShetlersCarpetCleaning.com

#1 Appliance Repair Thank you for all your votes!

We appreciate your business.

989-269-9905

www.easthurontv.com Readers’ Choice Awards | 9

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES New Car Salesperson

Tire Store

WINNER WINNER n Flannery’s Auto Mall n East Side Tire

- Mike Blackstock

FINALISTS

• Flannery Auto Mall • Flannery Auto Mall Rodney McLean

FINALISTS

• Bad Axe Tire Service, Inc. • A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC

Towing Service Place for an Oil Change WINNER n Ubly Motor Services FINALISTS

• Walmart Supercenter • A & B Auto Repair and Service LLC

WINNER n MAX 24HR TOWING

& RECOVERY

FINALISTS

• Top of the hill • Oak Beach Auto Repair & Towing

Used Auto Dealership WINNER n Flannery Auto Mall FINALISTS

• Al Hanson Motors • Moore Shoreline

Used Car Salesperson WINNER n Flannery - McKenzie FINALISTS

• Joe Ricci’s McCormick Motors - Marion Shetler • Wolverine Auto Brokers, Inc Mike Kish

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Thank you for your votes.

Tami Salens Divorce and Family Law Firm and Attorney

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Tami W. Salens P.C & Walter J. Salens .P.C

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Thank you for your votes for Marion Shetler on Used Car Salesperson.

We appreciate your business.

125 N. Heisterman Street • Bad Axe • 269-2777

Thank you for voting us #1:

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Ophthalmologist Optometrist Optometry Practice Dr. Keith J. Messing & Dr. Rita M. Messing

OPTOMETRISTS 1226 Sand Beach Rd. • Bad Axe • 989.269.6222

Thank you for voting us #1 Assisted Living 150 Meadow Lane, Bad Axe, MI 48413 989-623-4451 Readers’ Choice Awards | 11

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Realtors, accountants, attorneys, architects, insurance agents, hair stylists, child care providers, mortgage lenders and many others provide services that many of us could not

fathom doing ourselves.

These individuals have trained long and hard to become licensed and certified, andnow they work hard to win your business in competition with

Walnut Ridge Kennels

All-Breed Dog Boarding Your Dogs’ Home Away from Home!

Thank you for voting us #1 Doggy/Day Care #1 Pet Boarding Kennel!

1788 Thompson Rd. | Bad Axe, MI 48413 contactwalnutridge@gmail.com

Kennel: 989-269-9039 • www.walnutridgekennels.com

Thank you from Missy Forster-Rooney!

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their peers.

So, check out the award winners on the following pages and keep them in mind the next time you are in need of expert assistance.

BROWN’S Market Place 8974 Sand Beach Rd. • Harbor Beach

989-479-6800

Beer • Wine • Liquor • Beer Cave 29º Propane Filling Station

FULL LINE GROCERIES DELI

Thanks for your votes for Convenience Store & Place to Buy carry out beer & wine.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Fresh Meat • Fresh Produce • Baked Goods 2010 Black River Drive, Deckerville, MI 48427

810.376.8657

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Accountant or Accounting Firm WINNER n Hyzer Hill

Kuzak & Co PC

WINNER n East Huron TV &

WINNER n Independent

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Attorney or Law Firm

Barber or Barber Shop

• Appliance Parts Center • Harbin Appliance Repair

• Mike Doerr Hyzer Hill Kuzak & Co PC • Booms Accounting

Alterations WINNER n Deb Essenmacher • Lori Toner (Kinde) • Kat’s Purrfect Fit Sewing Services

Bank

Appliance Inc

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Appliance Repair

WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot

& Rolando, PC

FINALISTS

• Elizabeth Weisenbach • Salens & Salens PC Tami Woodworth Salens

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

Bank

• Thumb Bank & Trust • Northstar Bank

WINNER n Hair Force 1 FINALISTS

• New Wave Hair Studio • Frank’s Barber Shop

Thank You for voting for us #1 as your Resale and Thrift Shop!

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#1: BBQ GRILLS THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE! • TOOLS • PAINTS & SUPPLIES Sebwaing Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware • Bad Axe

(989) 883-2740

(989) 269-9131

8840 Unionville Rd., Sebewaing

735 N VanDyke Bad Axe

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 7:00pm • Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm • Sun. 10:00am - 4:00pm

www.acehardware.com

Slightly used & new women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, household items & more.

Thumb Industries, Inc. Thrift Store

721 N. Van Dyke Rd. • Bad Axe • 989-269-9998

Hours:

Monday -Friday 9 A.M. -5:30 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Sunday 12-4 P.M. Readers’ Choice Awards | 13

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Career Training/ Tech School

Criminal Law Attorney Firm or Attorney

Financial Planner/ Services

WINNER n Huron Area

WINNER n Ferris, Schwedler

WINNER n Raymond James

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Children’s Daycare

Dance Teacher or Dance Studio

Funeral Home

Technical Center

• GST Michigan Works!

• Tuscola Intermediate School District

WINNER n Early Years

Daycare & Preschool

FINALISTS

• S&S Family Childcare Center, LLC • Cross Lutheran School

& O’Mara, PC

• Murawski Law PLLC Mike Murawski • Elizabeth Weisenbach

WINNERS n Self-Expressions

Dance and Gymnastics

n Sherry’s Dance -

Rande Mausolf

FINALIST

• Kelsey Osentoski

College/University WINNER n Michigan State

University

FINALISTS

• Saginaw Valley State University • University of Michigan

Divorce & Family Law Firm or Attorney WINNER n Phoebe J Moore PC FINALISTS

• Salens & Salens PC Tami Salens • Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, PC

Credit Union WINNER n Flagship

Community Federal Credit Union

FINALISTS

• Frankenmuth Credit Union • Team One Credit Union

Doggy Daycare WINNER n Walnut Ridge

Kennels

FINALISTS

• J&S Country Boarding and More • Molly’s Place & Shoreline Kennels

Financial Services

• Advance Wealth Management Service LLC • Recker Financial LLC

WINNER n Kranz Funeral

Homes

FINALISTS

• Kaufman Funeral Home • Champagne Funeral Chapel

Golf Course WINNER n Ubly Heights Golf -

Country Club

FINALISTS

• Sherwood On the Hill Golf & Motel • Bird Creek Golf Course

Hotel WINNER n Lakeside

Motor Lodge

FINALISTS

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bad Axe, an IHG Hotel • 85ten Boutique Hotel & Events

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Thank you for your votes!

We appreciate your business.

THUMB GLASS Sales & Installation • Auto Glass • Window Glass • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Thermopane Replacement • Mobile Service • Stone Chip Repair

Thank you for voting us

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Advance Wealth Management Service 308 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI

AWARDS

#1 Glass Repair & Replacement and #1 Window Contractor

989-269-8145

We appreciate your votes & business!

Thaddeus D. Phelps, CFP®, PRESIDENT tdphelps@awm-s.com

213 S. Port Crescent • Bad Axe • 989-269-8131

“Thankfor voting You” us:

Veterinary Clinic Veterinarian Jane Kubacki-DVM and Pet Supply Store

DISCOUNT PET STORE

Customer Service Is Our Goal

989-269-8389

Bad Axe Animal Clinic 1054 N. Van Dyke • Bad Axe

989-269-8564

Tom & T.J.

Straight Family Dentistry Thank You For Your Continued Support And Votes!

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223 E Huron Ave • Bad Axe MI

989-269-9716

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Insurance Agency

Nail Tech or Nail Salon

Pet Boarding Kennel

WINNER n KNIGHTS

WINNER n Simply U Salon

WINNER n Walnut Ridge

INSURANCE AGENCY

FINALISTS

• McVey Insurance • Stone Insurance Agency

Insurance Agent WINNER n Jodi Smith FINALISTS

• Farm Bureau Insurance Tina Seeley • Kevin Rice

Internet Service Provider WINNER n M3 Wireless FINALISTS

• Agri-Valley Services • Xfinity

Investment Broker/Firm WINNER n Raymond James FINALISTS

• Kaitlyn Fay • Lake Huron Financial Dale Yoder

Loan Officer WINNER n Sally Arndt -

Flagship Credit Union

FINALISTS

and Day Spa Brook Weltin

FINALISTS

• Huron Hair + Nail Co. x BexBoutique • Blush Beauty Bar

Kennels!

FINALISTS

• J&S Country Boarding and More • Backyard Boarding

Non-Profit

Pet Groomer or Pet Grooming

WINNER n Thumb Allied

WINNER n The Dog House

Skate Inc

FINALISTS

• Safeplace • Bluewater Thumb Youth-Christ

Grooming Shoppe Taylor Stokan

FINALISTS

• Bark n Call Katie Osminski • Sue Rivard

Oil or Gas Company WINNER n Cass City Oil

& Gas Co

FINALISTS

• Koehler • ABC Oil & Gas Co

Photographer WINNER n Karen Murphy

Photographer

FINALISTS

Pest Control

• Moments Captured

By Vanessa • Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio

WINNER n Randy Osantoski -

Preschool

Thumb’s Up

FINALISTS

• Bad Axe Pest Control • Bay Pointe Pest Control

WINNER n Little Lakers

GSRP

FINALISTS

• Early Years Preschool • Zion Lutheran Preschool

• Thumb Bank & Trust Patrice Thede • Randi Guiger 16 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Huron Daily Tribune | MichigansThumb.com | November 2023

St. Hubert us #1 Tire Store!

Parish Thank you Thank You for voting

Mass times:

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Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart in Bad Axe Sunday: 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph in Rapson Sunday: 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart in Bad Axe

sthubertbadaxe.org | 989-269-7729 Thank you for your votes for Place to Worship and Father T.J.!

HARBOR BEACH

COMMUNITYSCHOOLS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! CONGRATULATIONS WENDY WRUBLE

#1 TEACHER

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K-12

402 S. 5th Street, Harbor Beach, MI 48441

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for your support.

We appreciate your business.

GRI-New Agricultural Tires East Side Tire, Inc. 620 E. Huron Avenue Bad Axe, Michigan

989-269-8471

Appliance Parts Center Thank you for voting for us!

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Servicing the Tri-County Area

Bad Axe • 989-269-5023

Reconditioned Appliances • Parts & Service Readers’ Choice Awards | 17

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Real Estate Agency WINNER n Osentoski Realty

& Auctioneering

FINALISTS

• Hagle Real Estate • CENTURY 21 Babcock Realty

Reception Hall/ Banquet Facility WINNER n Knights of

Columbus

FINALISTS

• Franklin Inn • Infinity Event Center

Real Estate Agent WINNER n Jodi Smith FINALISTS

• Rose Hagle • Nancy Mattice

Stylist or Beauty Salon WINNER n Blush Beauty Bar -

Lea Woodke

FINALISTS

• Maggie’s House Bad Axe • The Hot Spot Rande Mausolf

Tax Preparer Snow Removal WINNER n Errer Farms FINALISTS

• Bill Bittner • Dirty Time Landscaping

WINNER n Heath Krohn

Krohn Tax Preperation

FINALISTS

• Linda English • Ken Rutkowski

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Enchant Your Palate

CHINA KING

Locally Handcrafted Wines & Hard Ciders

Open 6 Days Closed Monday

Check out our customized wine labels!

Perfect for wedding favors, wedding gifts, or shower gifts

RESTAURANT

— LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET —

162 E. Huron Ave • Bad Axe 989-269-2900

Thank you for your votes for:

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• #1AsianRestaurant • #1Buffet • #1CasualDining

Thank you for Voting for Us #1 WINE Menu and # 1 Place to buy carry out wine!

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and your votes for Carry Out

DIZZY DAISY Winery & Vineyard

1288 W. Crown Rd. | Bad Axe 989.269.2366 | www.dizzydaisywinery.com

• Restaurant • Seafood/Fish • Buffet

• Steak • Pizza • Business with Friendly Employees

WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

Friday & Saturday Nights Buffet from 5-9pm Sunday Breakfast Buffet 9am to 2 pm Free coffee & Donuts for hotel guests with Free Parking and Wifi

NO EVENT TOO BIG OR SMALL

Family Owned & Operated for Over 54 Years!

47 ROOMS FOR ACCOMMODATION with complimentary grab and go breakfast.

1070 EAST HURON AVENUE • BAD AXE • 989-269-9951 Readers’ Choice Awards | 19

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Title Company WINNER n United Title

Agency

FINALISTS

• Community First Title Agency • Valley Title

Veterinarian or Veterinarian Clinic

Wills/Trust & Estate Planning Law Firm or Attorney WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot

& Rolando, PC

FINALISTS

• Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, PC • David J. Watts Attorney at Law

WINNER n Harbor Beach

Veterinary Services

FINALISTS

• Bad Axe Animal Clinic Dr. Jane Kubacki • Caseville Small Animal Clinic

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THANK YOU!

FOR VOTING US AS YOUR #1 SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICE IN HURON, TUSCOLA & SANILAC COUNTIES! We are truly honored so many of our customers voted. Thank You!!

WINTER IS ON IT’S WAY…WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOUR SEPTIC TANK WAS CLEANED?

JOHNSON’S SEPTIC SERVICE 1-800-888-5752 or 989-375-4294 Owners: Todd & Kay Dubey • www.johnsonsseptic.com

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Thank you for voting us #1 New Business 2023 READERS’ and Sandwich and CHOICE AWARDS the votes for Bakery, Bang for your Bucks, Breakfast Spot, Cake Shop, Cookies, Cupcakes, Delivery, Lunch Spot & New Restaurant!

721 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 48413

989-975-8413

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Staying healthy and fit may be on your mind throughout the year, especially as we head toward indoor “hibernation” season in Michigan.

Reader’s Choice has you covered. Fitness centers, therapists, and many others are ready to meet whatever needs you may have.

Thank you for your votes for Lawn Care Equipment Sales and Service and Farm Implement Dealer.

We appreciate your business.

Kevin Morell

See for yourself why these health- and fitness-related businesses have been voted tops in the Upper Thumb.

Thanks for your votes for Small Engine Repair.

We appreciate your votes.

New & Used Farm Equipment • LS Tractor & Bad Boy Mower

www.MorellEquipment.com JohnDeere7410@msn.com (989) 553-2460

4515 S. Thomas Road Bad Axe, MI 48413

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1170 N Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI (989) 269-9219 boomsrentall.com

UBLY, MI

GARAGE, LLC

989-658-8131

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VOTES FOR AUTO BODY SHOP CHOICE AUTO REPAIR BRAKE SHOP AWARDS SMALL ENGINE REPAIR. We really appreciate your support and business.

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

#1 Investment Broker & Firm #1 Financial Planner and Services We appreciate your votes and your business.

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

One East Huron Ave. Bad Axe, MI 48413

989-269-7248

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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Alternative Medicine WINNER n Green Girl

Wellness

FINALISTS

• Centered By Sound • Deanna May, Naturalpathic Doc in Port Hope, MI

Assisted Living WINNER n Meadow Lane

Assisted Living & Memory Care

FINALISTS

• Country Gardens Assisted Living • Huron County Medical Care Facility

Audiologist or Hearing Center or Place to Buy a Hearing Aids WINNER n Thumb Audiology -

Stefanie Behnke

FINALISTS

• Hills and Dales ENT Brian Perry MD • HearingLife

Chiropractor or Chiropractic Practice WINNER n Optimal Wellness

Chiropractic

FINALISTS

• Vanhoutteghem Chiropractic Center Dr. James Vanhoutteghem • Pigeon Chiropractic & Deer Holistic Julia E. Deer, DC

Dentist or Dental Practice WINNER n James F. Hirn, DDS FINALISTS

• VanDeVelde and Matheson, DDS PC Robert K. VanDeVelde • Bad Axe Family Dentistry

Emergency Care Center/ Urgent Care/ER Center WINNER n Scheurer Hospital FINALISTS

• Harbor Beach Community Hospital • Hills & Dales

Children’s Dentist or Practice

Family Doctor or Family Practice

WINNER n Bad Axe Family

WINNER n Port Hope

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Dentistry

• Dr Straight Family Dentistry • Elkton Dental Jessica Licht

Gym/Fitness Center WINNER n Scheurer

Wellness Center | Sandy Shores

FINALISTS

• Ligrow’s 24hr Fitness and Athletic Performance Center • The Treehouse

Home Health Services/ Home Care Agency WINNER n Compassus FINALISTS

• Health Care At Home • Seasons Change Inc

Hospice WINNER n Compassus FINALISTS

• A&D Home Care & Hospice • ProMedica Hospice Serving The Thumb

Hospital WINNER n Scheurer Hospital FINALISTS

• Harbor Beach Community Hospital • Hills & Dales

Medical Clinic

• Scheurer Daniel A. Drake, Jr., MD • Hills & Dales

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For your votes for #1 Hospice and your votes for Home Care Agency & Home Health Services

HONORING LIVES WITH THE HIGHEST-QUALITY CARE

Hospice focuses on the patient, rather then the illness, offering a comprehensive level of care assuring that physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met.

CASS CITY

5986 Cass City Road Cass City, Ml 48726 P (989) 872-5852 F (989) 872-5853 Readers’ Choice Awards | 25

H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Independent Living/ Retirement Community WINNER n Country Bay

Village Senior Living

FINALISTS

• Country Gardens Assisted Living • Northwood Meadows

Massage Therapy WINNER n Touch of

Heaven

Nurse Practitioner WINNER n Port Hope Clinic -

Danielle Brown FNP

FINALISTS

• Scheurer Bad Axe Erika Faber • Brenda Kretzschmer

Nursing Homes or Skilled Nursing Facility WINNER n Lakeview Extended

Care and Rehab

FINALISTS

• Heavenly Escape Massage & Day Spa • Mary’s Therapy Room

• Country Gardens Assisted Living • Huron County Medical Care Facility

Medical Supplies

OB/GYN

WINNER n Sheldon Medical

WINNER n McLaren Thumb

FINALISTS

Supply

FINALISTS

• Covenant VNA • Sheldon

Nurse WINNER n Port Hope

Medical Clinic Laura Arntz

FINALISTS

• Scheurer Bad Axe Kelli Rambo • Scheurer Hospital Cherish Talaski

Ophthalmology/ Optometrist/ Optometry Practice WINNER n Keith J. Messing, OD FINALISTS

• Dr. Matthew Meissner OD • Scheurer Vision

Orthopedic Surgeon WINNER n Craig McManaman FINALISTS

• Harbor Beach Community Hospital Dr Branislav Behan • Hills & Dales Healthcare Dr. Suleiman

Outpatient Medical Facility

Women’s Health Kurt Aurand, DO

FINALISTS

WINNER n Port Hope

Medical Clinic

FINALISTS

• Scheurer infusion • Scheurer Hospital

• Scheurer Health Christina Andreozzi • Hills and Dales Gynecology Rachel Rezmer

Pediatrician or Pediatrician Practice

Oncology

FINALISTS

WINNER n Scheurer Infusion FINALISTS

• Oncology Nurse Navigator at Covenant Cheryl Rice • Scheurer Health Susan Tobin, DO

WINNER n Port Hope Clinic • Scheurer Health Dr. Sudha Damidi • Harbor Beach Community Hospital Dr Nicklaus Bradley

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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Personal Family Counselor/ Therapist/ Psychiatrist WINNER n Jamie Siemen FINALISTS

• Thumb Area Psychological Services • Tammy Edmonds

Pharmacist or Pharmacy WINNER n Scheurer Family

Pharmacy

FINALISTS

• Harbor Drug • Walgreens

Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy WINNER n Harbor Beach

Physician Assistant

Surgeon

WINNER n Family Healthcare

WINNER n Mcmanaman

of Cass City Hills and Dales - Amanda Cook

FINALISTS

• Scheurer Paul Penfold PA-C • Martha Koglin, PA-C

Podiatrist WINNER n Harbor Beach

Orthopedics - Craig McManaman

FINALISTS

• Scheurer - Amanda McSweeney • Harbor Beach Community Hospital - Dr Branislav Behan

Yoga Studio WINNER n The Treehouse

Community Hospital FINALISTS • Mind Body Spirit with - Steven J. Repitor, Rebecca DPM • Huron Fitness & Health

FINALISTS

• Natalya Salowich, DPM • Thomas K. Ernst, DPM

Studio, LLC

Registered Nurse

Community Hospital WINNER - Abby Ragudos n Harbor Beach

FINALISTS

• Scheurer Physical therapy Aaron Kuhl • Doctors of Physical Therapy

Community Hospital - Wendy Holdwick RN

FINALISTS

• Scheurer - Corey Buggia, RN • Scheurer OR - Cherish Talaski

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US H

#1 New Car Auto Dealership

H H

Used Car Auto Dealership

H

New Car Salesperson Mike Blackstock

H

Auto Dealership Service Department

Used Car Salesperson McKenzie Flannery

(989) 269-9781

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HOME SERVICES

A home starts with a roof over your head and a comfortable space to spend your waking and sleeping hours.

But that’s just the beginning, of course. We depend on our dwellings to also have

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dependable hot and cold water, electricity, heating and cooling, furniture, recreation and more.

And if outside work is needed, residents don’t have to go far to get assistance with fencing, lawn care, installation of decks

and patios, cleaning and maintenance of gutters, and laying of concrete or asphalt for driveways.

For all this, you can turn to the award-winning experts on the following pages.

MURPHY’S BAKERY

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

# 1 Bakery, #1 Cake Shop, #1 Cupcakes, #1 Donuts, #1 Caterer & thank you for your votes for Caterer and Cookies!

WE APPRECIATE OUR CUSTOMERS

STOP IN AND ENJOY!

110 W. HURON AVE., BAD AXE, MI 48413

989.269.8291

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HOME SERVICES Asphalt Contractor

Carpet Cleaners

Construction Company

WINNER n Ace-Saginaw

WINNER n Shetler’s

WINNER n Bresky Siding &

Paving Co.

FINALIST

• Yaroch Asphalt

Thumb Area Carpet Cleaning

FINALISTS

Builder for Remodeling

• Mr. Z’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning • Rainbow International

WINNER n Bresky Siding &

Concrete Contractor

Building Repair

FINALISTS

• Konke Construcion Inc. • Nate’s Drywall, Owendale

WINNER n Jordan Gembarski

Concrete

Building Repair

FINALISTS

• Konke Construction Inc • D & D Builders

Deck & Patio Contractor WINNER n Creative Concrete FINALISTS

• Hatch Construction LLC • Konke Construction Inc

FINALISTS

• Alex Lubeski • Hatch Construction LLC

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST

• Roofer Contractor • Siding Contractor • Builder for Remodeling • Construction Company and Finalist for Window Contractor We give the best product and work with the best guarantee

We have been in business locally for over 40 years.

Locally Owned

www.breskysidingandbuilding.com | 989-529-8167 Readers’ Choice Awards | 31

HOME SERVICES Electrician WINNER n Common Ground

Electric

FINALISTS

• Zimmerman & Sons Electric • Maurer Electric Inc

Excavating Contractor WINNER n Dufty Excavating FINALISTS

• Lubeski & Son Excavating • Rooney Contracting

Gutter & Downspout Contractor WINNER n Kevin’s Seamless

Eavestroughs

FINALIST

• R & J Seamless Gutter

Heating and Air Conditioning WINNER n J & B Plumbing

& Heating Inc

FINALISTS

Fencing Contractor

• Air Tech Adam Dubs • Thumb Cooling & Heating

WINNER n Halfway Fence

Home Builder

FINALISTS

• Privacy Fence Company • Southwest Michigan Fence Company

Garage Door WINNER n Advanced

Auto Glass

FINALIST

• Horizon Overhead Door, LLC

Glass Company WINNER n Thumb Glass FINALISTS

• Advanced Auto Glass • B & M Glass Co

WINNER n Booms Builders FINALISTS

• Braun Builders • Konke Construction Inc

Kitchen & Bath Showroom WINNER n Self Serve Lumber

& Home Center

FINALISTS

• Mortimer’s • BathQuest

Kitchen Cabinets WINNER n Kanaby FINALISTS

• Hatch Construction LLC • Tenbusch Carpentry & Cabinet Bad Axe MI

Landscaper WINNER n Dirty Time

Landscaping

FINALISTS

• Lee’s Landscaping Inc. • Esch Landscaping

Lawn Care WINNER n Dirty Time

Landscaping

FINALISTS

• Coopers Lawncare • Lee’s Landscaping Inc.

Lawn Care Equipment Sales & Services WINNER n Morell Equipment

LLC

FINALISTS

• Wiederhold Sales & Service • Osentoski’s

Place for Home Decorating WINNER n Cottage Outfitters FINALISTS

• Errer’s Home Furnishings • Busy Babe Boutique

Plumber WINNER n J & B Plumbing &

Heating Inc

FINALISTS

• Romzeks Plumbing and Heating • Shetler Plumbing & Heating Inc

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HOME SERVICES Roofing Contractor

Siding Contractor

Window Contractor

WINNER n Bresky Siding &

WINNER n Bresky Siding &

WINNER n Thumb Glass

Building Repair

FINALISTS

• Hatch Construction LLC • Jobe Capling • Konke Construction Inc • Sprague Construction

Septic Tank and System Cleaning WINNER n Johnson’s

Septic Service

FINALISTS

• DJ’s Toilets & Septic Service, LLC

Building Repair

FINALISTS

• Hatch Construction LLC • Konke Construction Inc

FINALISTS

• Hatch Construction LLC • Bresky Siding & Building Repair

Small Engine Repair WINNER n Schave

Small Engine Repair

FINALISTS

• Helewski’s Garage, LLC • Booms Rent-All

Errer’s Home Furnishings FURNITURE & FLOOR COVERING MATTRESS & BLINDS FREE DELIVERY! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR PLACE FOR HOME

Thanks for your votes for Insurance Agency.

DECORATING

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FURNITURE STORE

CHOICE

MATTRESS STORE

Dennis Errer Penny Errer OWNERS

168 E. Huron Ave. • Bad Axe

989-269-9977

989-269-2183

errershomefurnishings@yahoo.com www.errershomefurnishings.com

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PEOPLE

All of the Readers’ Choice awards start with people — people who work hard, keep their word, perform good service, show kindness, and build relationships and friendships with their clients.

Behind every business are bold, good people who connect with customers and keep them coming back. Chances are you have a favorite cashier, server, optometrist, carpenter, religious leader, coach, teacher, bartender,

etc.

Thank you, readers, for casting your votes for the winners in many categories over the following pages. And thank you to these award-winning people in the Upper Thumb communities.

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Case IH is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subidiaries or affiliates. www.caseih.com

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Thank You for voting us #1 Farm Implement Dealer and your votes for Lawn Care Equipment Sales and Service.

We appreciate your votes.

PEOPLE Best Person to Follow on Social Media WINNER n Lisa Csanyi FINALISTS

• Bill Murawski JR- Tik Tok • Nicole Franzel

Local Musician

Teacher (K-12)

WINNER n Lora Dale

WINNER n Harbor Beach

FINALISTS

• The XoXos • Bird Creek Station

Police Officer Coach WINNER n Bad Axe Track - Lee

Kahler

FINALISTS

• Bad Axe Football - Matthew Czewski • Ubly HS - Garret Jurgess

EMT WINNER n Ken Heiden FINALISTS

• Joel Harrison • Tim Zurek

WINNER n Deputy Randy

Smaglinski

FINALISTS

• Chief Adam Csanyi • Dave Navock

Preschool Teacher WINNER n Jean Burkhard FINALISTS

• Christina Kosinski • Nicole Osantowski

Community Schools - Wendy Wruble

FINALISTS

• North Huron Elementary Brittany Smaglinski • Verona Mills School - Amy Schweitzer

Volunteer WINNER n Back to the Roots

Flag Football Robert Arnott

FINALISTS

• Scheurer Hospital - Wayne Schember • Huron Nature Center - Caitlin Webber

Worship Leader

Firefighter

WINNER n Sacred Heart

WINNER n Jordan Gembarski

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

• JUSTIN KOCIBA • Giuseppe (Joe) Pagano

Catholic Church Father TJ Fleming

• Our Lady of Lake Huron - Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski, • Zion Lutheran - Pastor Matthew Durance

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PLACES

Huron County occupies approximately 2,100 square miles at the tip of the Thumb. With water on three sides, the county boasts a number of lakeside communities, as well as plenty of things to do inland as well. From the village of Sebewaing to downtown Caseville,

up north to Port Austin or east to Port Hope and Harbor Beach. Or in the many great communities inland, like Pigeon, Elkton, Bad Axe, Kinde or Ubly, there are a number of destinations in Huron County and beyond.

Whether you are looking for

outdoor recreation, indoor entertainment, a place to chill with a hot or cold drink, or whatever else suits your fancy, the places in this section are the most popular with Huron Daily Tribune readers.

Enjoy what the Upper Thumb has to offer.

MORE POWER TO YOU! 2023 READERS’

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ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR Your Electrical Connection Since 1975

Thank you for choosing us as your Electrician!

We appreciate our customers!

28 Westland Drive, Bad Axe • 989-269-8171 Emergency 989-553-1004 • Fax 989-269-6670 www.maurerelectrimi.com

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Thank you for voting us #1 Credit Union #1 Sally Arndt - Loan Officer!

Serving St. Clair County Since 1959 Newly serving Sanilac & Huron Counties!

3910 Lapeer Road, Port Huron, MI 48060 810-982-8575 www.flagship.org Formerly - Harbor Beach Community FCU 727 Trescott Street Harbor Beach, MI 48441 989-479-3357

• Savings • Checking • IRA’s • CD’s • Auto Loans • Personal Loans

• Home Equity • VISA Credit Cards • Home Banking • Online Bill Pay • Mobile Phone App • VISA Debit Cards

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Additional ATM service at 2727 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron, MI 48060 “As a member owned organization, our goal is to provide financial services in a personalized manner that meets our members needs.”

Your home for complete dental care.

Offering: Sedation, Dental Surgery, Implants and Root Canals.

Thank ank you y for Voting us

Your Gentle Dental Experience!

#1 Children’s Dentistry Also Your votes for Dentist and Dental Practice Your business is appreciated

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PLACES Best Place to Follow on Social Media WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot

& Rolando, PC

FINALISTS

• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • M3 Wireless Inc.

Bike Trail WINNER n Huron County

Nature Center

FINALISTS

• Harbor Beach Walking Trail • Bad Axe Skate Park

Business with Friendly Employees WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot

& Rolando, PC

FINALISTS

• M3 Wireless • Huron Hair + Nail Co. x BexBoutique

Date Night WINNER n Lisa’s Love

Boutique & Studio

Day Trip

Locally Owned Business

WINNER n Turnip Rock

WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot

FINALISTS

• Huron County Nature Center • Port Crescent Trails

Family Fun Night WINNER n Sandy Dunes

Adventure Golf

FINALISTS

• Tip Of The Thumb Mini Golf • Key North Adventure Golf & Family Fun Center, LLC

• Grindstone General Store • M3 Wireless

Most Unique Business WINNER n Lisa’s Love

Boutique & Studio

FINALISTS

• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • Centered By Sound

New Business Girls or Guys Night Out WINNER n Lisa’s Love

Boutique & Studio

FINALISTS

• Lake Street Local • Centered By Sound

Local Event WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot

& Rolando, PC

FINALISTS

• Port Austin Farmers Market • Port Austin Porch Fest

FINALISTS

• Rachel’s • Centered By Sound: Sound Healing, Yoga & Reiki

& Rolando, PC

FINALISTS

Local Water Activity Spot WINNER n Turnip Rock FINALISTS

• Port Austin Splash Pad • PAK’s

WINNER n Cafė 53 FINALISTS

• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • The Treehouse Yoga Studio Bad Axe

Outdoor Activity WINNER n Hiking at the

Petroglyphs

FINALISTS

• Huron County Nature Center • Back to the Roots Flag Football

Place to Celebrate a Birthday WINNER n Steakhouse FINALISTS

• The Gathering Place • 85ten Boutique Hotel & Events

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PLACES Place to Take Out of Town Visitors WINNER n Grindstone

General Store

FINALISTS

• Port Austin Boardwalk • Huron County Nature Center

Place to take your Kids on a Rainy Day WINNER n Grindstone

General Store

Place to Work

Veteran Owned Business

WINNER n Biddinger, Schrot

WINNER n Minute Man

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Place to Worship

Wedding Venue

WINNER n Novesta Church

WINNER n The Glenn Royal

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

& Rolando, PC

• Scheurer Health • Huron Intermediate School District

of Christ

• Bad Axe Theater, Bad Axe, MI • Bad Axe Area District Library

• Sacred Heart Catholic Church (St. Hubert Parish) • Zion Lutheran Church, Harbor Beach

Place to Volunteer

Playground

WINNER n Revive Ministries

WINNER n Cass City

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

• Caseville Community Food Pantry Food Distribution Center • USA Campus Life

FINALISTS

• Bad Axe City Park • Ackerman Park Elkton

Metal Works

• Steakhouse • Bad Axe Auto Supply

Barn

• Infinity Event Center • Franklin Inn & Lounge

Youth Sports Club WINNER n Huron County

Hockey

FINALISTS

• Back to the Roots Flag Football • Bad Axe Soccer Association

Summer Camp WINNER n Bay Shore Camp &

Family Ministries

FINALISTS

• Exploring the Arts Huron County • Port Austin Park & Rec

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Congratulations to the Little Lakers GSRP program!

Voted Favorite Preschool!

Little Lakers is a Huron County Preschool. Huron County Preschools are a collaboration of staff from the Great Start Readiness Program, the state-funded preschool program for four-year-olds, and Head Start, the federally-funded preschool program for three and four-year-old children. Huron County Preschools work in conjunction to ensure that all income-eligible children have access to a high-quality preschool experience. Preschool programs are currently available in each Huron County School District (Bad Axe, Caseville, Harbor Beach, Lakers, North Huron, Owen-Gage, Ubly), the Huron Learning Center, and S&S Family Childcare Center, LLC. A limited amount of openings are still available for the 23-24 school year.

The application for the 24-25 school year will be accepted starting in February of 2024. Applications can be completed at www.greatstarthuron.com

Director/Lead Teacher: Joell Wissner (jwissner@lakerschools.org) Classroom Number (989)453-3729 | Cell Phone (989)375-2147 Address: 6436 Pigeon Rd, Pigeon, MI 48755 Readers’ Choice Awards | 43

RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE While there aren’t an abundance of chain restaurants in Huron County, there are a plethora of locally owned restaurants and diners across

the county, each with their own unique taste and flair.

If you’re looking for a steak, Chinese food, authentic Italian fare, a great burger, an ice cream

cone, or maybe even seafood, Huron County has you covered.

Let your culinary journey start here with the Readers’ Choice awards.

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“Where a flush is better than a full house”

Thank you for Voting for us your #1 Plumber and Heating & Air Conditioning!

AWARDS

Your Local Amana Dealer

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Thank you for choosing

Rick ’s &Nick ’s #1 Place to Buy Carry Out Beer & #1 Liquor Store Thank you for your votes for Place to Buy Carry Out Wine!

2023 R

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Large S elect i Wine & on of Beer

We want to thank all of our customers for your support in helping us build our business from where we started to what it is today.

We appreciate all of you.

Rick’s & Nick’s

32 Thompson Rd. • Bad Axe • 989.269.8556

OPEN: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 10pm • Friday 6:30am - 11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm • Sunday 10am - 8pm Lotto • ATM • Tobacco • Craft Beer • Liquor Readers’ Choice Awards | 45

RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Appetizer Menu

Bakery

Bar

WINNER n Rachel’s

WINNER n Murphys Bakery

WINNER n Lewisville Smoke

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Walt’s Restaurant

Asian Restaurant WINNER n China King

Restaurant

FINALISTS

• Rachel’s • China Lee Sandusky

• Pat’s Bakery • Cafė 53

Food & Spirits

FINALISTS

• Verona Tavern • Biffs Bar

Bang for your Buck WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope

Diner

FINALISTS

• Lugo’s Taco Street • Cafė 53

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Bar Menu WINNER n Lewisville Smoke

Food & Spirits

FINALISTS

• Verona Tavern • Biffs Bar

4711 Kinde Rd., Port Hope, MI 48468 Phone: 989-428-3056

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US #1:

Bar, Bar Menu, BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse, Place for Mixed Drink Selections, Cook/Chef-Mike Frank, French Fries!

And your votes for Appetizer Menu, Carry Out, Casual Dining, Caterer, Children’s Birthday, Delivery, Dinner for $15 or Under, Happy Hour, Late Night Eats, Local Beer, Lunch Under $10, Place to Buy Carry Out Beer, Restaurant, New Restaurant For Friendly Service, Restaurant for Home Cooking, Sandwich, Soup, Bartender - Nickki Indo, and Waiter/Waitress - Alexia Frank.

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Moore Shoreline 651 Unionville Rd. • Sebewaing • 877-212-9060

CHEVROLET

2023 READERS’

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www.mooreshoreline.com

Thank you for your votes for Auto Dealership, Service Department, & Used Auto Dealership.

We appreciate your business.

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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Barista

BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse

Brew Pub

WINNER n Emma’s Coffee

WINNER n Lewisville

WINNER n Thumb Brewery

House Amber Haag

FINALISTS

• Lemon Tree Marketplace Cathy Stoeckle • Mast’s Coffee Crystal McIntosh

Smoke Food & Spirits

FINALISTS

• Kretzschy’s Smokey BBQ • Verona Tavern

WINNER n Port Hope Hotel -

Denise Pleiness

FINALISTS

• Lewisville Smoke - Nikki Indo • Landing of Port Austin Rhonda

• Angelina’s Eatery & HUCO Brew Co. • Bird Creek Farms

Buffet WINNER n China King

Breakfast Spot

Bartender

FINALISTS

Restaurant

WINNER n Buck’s

FINALISTS

• Franklin Inn • Williams Inn

Port Hope Diner

FINALISTS

• Cafė 53 • Walt’s Restaurant

HYZER, HILL, KUZAK & CO., P.C.

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS e-mail: hyzerhillkuzak@sbcglobal.net

Thank you for Voting us #1 Accounting Firm/Accountant

Health Care At Home Bringing Quality Care Right to Your Door

Thank you for voting for us for:

Home Health Services and Home Care Agency!

and votes for Accountant - Mike Doerr!

2023 READERS’

www.hyzerhillkuzak.com

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Services

CHOICE

Personal Care • Meal Preparation Medication Reminders • Transportation Light Housekeeping

PHONE: 989.269.9541 | FAX: 989.269.6777 1242 SAND BEACH RD, BAD AXE, MI 48413

4455 Doerr Road, Suite 1, Cass City, MI 48726

AWARDS

989-872-2793

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Kevin’s

SEAMLESS EAVETROUGHS

Thank you for allowing us to continue to serve you for over 35 years.

We appreciate your business!

(989) 658-8751

621 S. Port CreSCent St, Bad axe MiChigan 48413 Readers’ Choice Awards | 49

RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Burgers

Chicken Wings

Cook/Chef

WINNER n Heck’s Bar

WINNER n Verona Tavern

WINNER n Lewisville Smoke

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

• Port Hope Hotel • Biffs Bar • Kretzschy’s Smokey BBQ

Cake Shop WINNER n Murphys Bakery FINALISTS

• Marge Booms • Cafė 53

Carry Out WINNER n Lugo’s Taco Street FINALISTS

• China King Restaurant • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits

Casual Dining WINNER n China King

Restaurant

FINALISTS

• Hitching Post Inn • Pizza Hut

Children’s Birthday WINNER n Longshot Lanes

& Games Open Seasonally

FINALISTS

• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • McDonald’s

Children’s Menu WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope

Diner

FINALISTS

Food & Spirits Mike Frank

FINALISTS

• Port Hope Hotel Peter Deane • Biffs Ellen Murawski

Cookie WINNER n Hello Cookie FINALISTS

• Murphy’s Bakery • Cafė 53

Cupcakes WINNER n Murphy’s Bakery FINALISTS

• Big Boy • McDonald’s

• Cafė 53 • MJ Kupcakery

Chili

Curbside

WINNER n Smalley’s Bar

WINNER n Lugo’s Taco Street FINALISTS

• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Fireside Inn

FINALISTS

• Wendy’s • Verona Tavern

• Ernestos Pizzeria • Rachel’s

Caterer

Coffee Shop

Delivery

WINNER n Melinda Smaglinski

WINNER n Emma’s

WINNER n Hungry Howie’s

- Al’s Restaurant and Catering

FINALISTS

• Murphys Bakery • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits

Coffee House

FINALISTS

• Mast’s Coffee • Lemon Tree Marketplace

Pizza

FINALISTS

• Cafė 53 • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits

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Thank you for putting your trust in

HAGLE Real Estate

Thank you for your votes for Real Estate Agency and Real Estate Agent Rose Cooper!

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KAWASAKI • ARCTIC CAT • SIMPLICITY • ECHO • SNAPPER • HUSTLER • LEGEND TRAILER

SALES ~ SERVICE ~ PARTS 955 S. VAN DYKE RD., BAD AXE, MI 48413

989-269-7979 OWNERS: SAM RANDALL & JAKE TSCHIRHART

2023 READERS’

305 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI 6682 Main St., Caseville, MI www.haglerealestate.com

CHOICE

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THANK YOU! For voting us

#1 Outdoor Gear and Recreation Vehicles THANK YOU for voting us #1!

We appreciate your business.

Thank you 2023 READERS’

CHOICE

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for voting us #1 Title Company!

We appreciate your business!

#1 Automobile Repair #1 place for Oil change We appreciate your business.

UBLY MOTOR SERVICE 2115 Main St., Ubly, MI 48475 Andrew Bishop 989-658-8533

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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Dessert

Hot Dog

Lunch Spot

WINNER n Grindstone

WINNER n The Coney Guys

WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope

General Store

FINALISTS

• Buck’s Port Hope Diner • Rachel’s

FINALISTS

• Bragg’s Bangers • Lefty’s Diner

Diner

FINALISTS

• Cafė 53 • Rachel’s

Ice Cream/Yogurt Dinner for $15 or under WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope

Diner

FINALISTS

• Lugo’s Taco Street • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits

WINNER n Grindstone

General Store

FINALISTS

• Chill Zone • Shipwrecks Ice Cream and Grill

Lunch under $10 WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope

Diner

FINALISTS

• Lugo’s Taco Street • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits

Kid-friendly Restaurant Donuts WINNER n Murphy’s Bakery FINALISTS

• Pat’s Bakery • Luke’s Bakery

WINNER n McDonald’s FINALISTS

• Fireside Inn • Lefty’s Diner

Meat Market WINNER n Hurons Finest FINALISTS

• Walt’s Meat Market • Luke’s Super Market

Late Night Eats French Fries WINNER n McDonald’s FINALISTS

• Verona Tavern • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits

Happy Hour WINNER n Lewisville Smoke

Food & Spirits

FINALISTS

• Biffs Bar • The Bay Port Inn

WINNER n Taco Bell FINALISTS

• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Smalley’s Bar

Mexican WINNER n Lugo’s Taco Street FINALISTS

• El Rio • Holy Guacamole

Local Beer

New Restaurant

WINNER n Thumb Brewery

WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope

FINALISTS

• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • The Gathering Place

Diner

FINALISTS

• Cafė 53 • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits

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AT JOE RICCI’S ORDUS FORD, WE ARE YOUR EXPERTS IN FINDING THE RIGHT VEHICLE FOR YOU.

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

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Thank you for voting Thumb Bank & Trust as the Best Bank!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING EMMA’S #1 COFFEE SHOP

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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Outdoor Dining/Patio WINNER n Rachel’s FINALISTS

• Bird Creek Farms • Pak’s Backyard

Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese WINNER n Sandman’s Grocery FINALISTS

• Hurons Finest • Port Austin Market (IGA)

Pizza WINNER n Fireside Inn FINALISTS

• Beagio’s Pizza • Angelina’s Eatery & HUCO Brew Co.

Place to Buy Meat WINNER n Sandman’s Grocery FINALISTS

• Hurons Finest • Walsh Meat Packing

Place for Mixed Drinks

Place to Buy Produce

WINNER n Lewisville Smoke

WINNER n Hurons Finest

Food & Spirits

FINALISTS

• Rachel’s • Steakhouse

Place to Buy Carryout Beer WINNER n Rick’s & Nick’s Inc FINALISTS

• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Brown’s Market Place

Place to Buy Carryout Wine WINNER n Dizzy Daisy

Winery and Vineyard

FINALISTS

• Rick’s & Nick’s Inc • Brown’s Market Place

Restaurant WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope

Diner

FINALISTS

• Rachel’s • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits

Restaurant for Friendly Service WINNER n Buck’s Port Hope

Diner

FINALISTS

• Rachel’s • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits

• Empkie’s Farm Market • Errer Farms

Restaurant for Home Cooking

Place to Buy Seafood

WINNER n Rachel’s

FINALISTS

WINNER n Bay Port Fish Co FINALISTS

• Hurons Finest • Franklin Inn & Lounge

Place to Buy Steak WINNER n Hurons Finest FINALISTS

• Steakhouse • Walt’s Meat Market

FINALISTS

• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Walt’s Restaurant

Restaurant for Seafood/Fish WINNER n Rachel’s FINALISTS

• Days On The Lake • The Bay Port Inn

Restaurant for Steak WINNER n Steakhouse FINALISTS

• Rachel’s • Fireside Inn

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KANABY

Thank you for voting us #1 Kitchen Cabinets!

BUILDERS: 989-550-0032

SURFACE & CABINETS: 989-550-4774

RANDY OSANTOSKI OWNER/OPERATOR

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS 2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

THANK YOU FOR VOTING THUMBS UP PEST CONTROL AS #1 PEST CONTROL COMPANY. I APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT I HAVE RECEIVED FROM EVERYONE.

989.975.6509 THUMBSUPPESTCONTROL@GMAIL.COM 1230 THOMPSON RD, BAD AXE, MI 48413 PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SERVICES CERTIFIED APPLICATOR SINCE 1998

Thank you to all our patrons for this honor. You have made our 70th year complete!

LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE PINNEBOG, MICHIGAN

HECK’S BAR 2990 W. KINDE ROAD, KINDE In the Heart of Downtown Pinnebog

(989) 874-4868

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RE S TAU RA N T F O O D & B E V E RAG E Romantic Dinner

Selection

Vegan/Vegetarian

WINNER n The Farm

WINNER n Lewisville Smoke

WINNER n Rachel’s

Restaurant

FINALISTS

• Rachel’s • Bird Creek Farms

Food & Spirits

FINALISTS

• The Bay Port Inn • Cafė 53

FINALISTS

• Dark Sky Lodge & Tavern • The Bay Port Inn

Waiter/Waitress Salad

Soup

WINNER n Rachel’s

WINNER n The Peppermill

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Sports Bar

Wine Menu

• The Pasta House • Bird Creek Farms

Sandwich WINNER n Cafė 53 FINALISTS

• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Shelley’s Bar and Grill

• Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits • Shelley’s Bar and Grill

WINNER n Port Hope Hotel -

Denise Pleiness

• Bucks Port Hope Diner - Erin • Lewisville Smoke Food & Spirits - Alexa Frank

WINNER WINNER n The Gathering Place n Dizzy Daisy Winery FINALISTS

• Biffs Bar • Hitching Post Inn • Shelley’s Bar and Grill

and Vineyard

FINALISTS

• Rachel’s • The Farm Restaurant

Sushi WINNER n Rachel’s FINALISTS

• Meijer • China King

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING

2023 READERS’

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

US #1 CARPET

CHOICE

AWARDS

AWARDS

AND FLOORING STORE!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! #1 AUDIOLOGIST AND HEARING AID CENTER 243 E. Huron Ave., Ste. A • Bad Axe, MI 48413 www.thumbaudiology.com P: 989-553-3277 • F: 989-474-3277 Stefanie Behnke, Doctor of Audiology • drbehnke@thumbaudiology.com

Troy PoPham

Sheri PoPham Office Manager/ Sales

President/ Owner

We appreciate the business and your votes.

989.269.7358 1101 S. Van Dyke • Bad Axe, MI 48413 pophamflooring@gmail.com

SCHAVE’S

EARLY YEARS PRE PRESCHOOL SCHOOL

Jonsered • Honda • Snapper Kawasaki • Tecumseh • Kohler Poulen Pro • Briggs & Stratton

Thank you for voting us #1 Children’s Daycare and your Votes for Preschool and Nichole Osantowski Preschool Teacher.

We appreciate it!

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

4238 Main St Port Hope MI 48468

989-428-4242

ERS’

2023 READ

CHOICE

AWARDS

Thank you for your voting us #1 Small Engine Repair!

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CHOICE

AWARDS

595 N. Port Crescent St., Bad Axe, Michigan 493413 | 989-269-2383

Thank you for voting us #1 for

LANDSCAPER & LAWN CARE And Finalist for Snow Removal

We appreciate all your votes and look forward to serving you in the future!

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

Thank you for your votes.

We really appreciate it.

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SHOPPING

Groceries. School supplies.

Hunting and fishing gear.

Sporting goods. Birthday presents. Pharmacy items. Parts and fluids for your car.

The list of what you may

need from the store can be lengthy, but Huron County offers a selection of shopping destinations, from “big box” stores to convenience stores, specialty businesses, discount

We Have Tons of Great Amish Furniture...

Built to Last!

A Touch of HEAVEN Massage,Reiki & More

Thank you for your votes for outdoor furniture.

# 1 MASSAGE THERAPIST Massage • Hot Stone Massage • Chair Massage Reiki • Ionic Foot Detox • Ear Candling House Clearings • Wedding Ceremonies

Davina Maurer L.M.T & Reiki Master

Experience complete heaven as you let the stress of the day melt away!

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

989-551-8369 782 S van Dyke, Bad Axe

Sherry’s Dance Studio & Gym “Providing quality dance instruction since 1980.”

• Tap • IrIsh Tap • Jazz/hIp-hop • BalleT • lyrIcal • BasIc rhyThm • Belly DancIng • gymnasTIcs

Thank You for voting Sherry’s Dance Studio #1 dance studio and your votes for Dance Janelle Swartzendruber, Teacher-Rande’ Mausolf!

Gymnastics Instructor

Sherry Leipprandt, Owner & Dance Instructor

Rande Krozek, Dance Instructor PIGEON STUDIO 42 South Main Street

BAD AXE STUDIO

Green Elementary School Bldg. • 309 N. Outer Dr.

We appreciate your

votes and business!

stores, thrift stores, outdoor markets and festivals and more.

Once you have your shopping list ready, peruse the award winners here to find the places that have what you need.

2023

We appreciate your business!

Bad Axe Appliance/ Amish Country Crafter

Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Bedroom Furniture • Living Room Furniture • Outdoor Furniture • Log Furniture • Saturday Dining Room Furniture • Wooden Decorations/Small Items • Appliances 9:00 am - 1:00 pm SUNDAY CLOSED

989-269-7531 • amishcountrycrafter.com

STONE INSURANCE AGENCY

810-376-2915 • 800-530-9105 3439 Main Street • Deckerville, MI 48427 HOME • AUTO • FARM • BUSINESS • LIFE 2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

Thank you for all you votes.

We appreciate your business.

R

CHOEADERS’

AWA ICE RDS

8384 Cresecent Beach, Sand Point, MI 48755 • Call 989-856-2174 or 989-550-2753 for more information.

STONE INSURANCE

989-269-8382 • 121 E. Woodworth • Bad Axe, MI 48413

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SHOPPING BBQ Grills

Carpet and Flooring Stores

Computer Store/Repair

WINNERS n Ace Hardware -

WINNER n Popham Flooring

WINNER n Thumb Office

Bad Axe

• Ashley HomeStore • Errer’s Home Furnishings

n Walmart

Supercenter

FINALIST

FINALISTS

• Agri-Valley Tech Team

Cellular Phones/Accessories

• Family Farm & Home

Convenience Store

WINNER n Thumb Cellular

Boutiques

WINNER n Pigeon One Stop

FINALISTS

WINNER n Lisa’s Love

• AT&T Store • Walmart Supercenter

Shop

FINALISTS

Boutique & Studio

• Browns Market Harbor Beach • Bad Axe Party Store & BP Gas

FINALISTS

• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • Beautiful Me Boutique & Salon

Thank you for voting for me as a finalist for Best Worship Leader!

It’s an honor to serve the people of Holy Name of Mary Parish and Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic School.

Come be a part of the great things God is doing here in Harbor Beach and Helena!

413 S. First St., Harbor Beach

holynameofmaryparish.org

1299 S. Thomas Road, Suite 1 Bad Axe, MI 48413 • 989-269-6406

Huron Intermediate School District

The Huron Intermediate School District is a regional, educational agency that serves students, families, and communities in Huron County.

Supply

FINALISTS

Thank you for your votes for Place to Work!

We appreciate it!

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

Thank You from HISD and Huron County Rural Schools!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES!

rks o C e m o S p o P

• Beer–Keg, Bottle or Can Soft Drinks • Juices • Wine & Liquor • Mixers • Ice, Cups & More!

Jeremy Majeski, Owner

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

Myasski ’s

EAST SIDE PARTY STORE ORE, LLC Your our full service beverage supplier!

706 E. Huron Avenue A • Bad Axe Ax • 989-269-8831

The Bad Axe Theatre The only 2 screen 4K digital & 3D projection equipped theatre in the Thumb of Michigan!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR PLACE TO TAKE YOUR CHILDREN ON A RAINY DAY! $1 REFILLS on Large Size Popcorn & Soda

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

SHOWS EVERYDAY

989.269.7911 Call for Movie Info

309 E. Huron Avenue • www.badaxetheatre.com Readers’ Choice Awards | 59

SHOPPING Discount Store

Feed Store

Furniture Store

WINNER n Walmart

WINNER n Tractor Supply

WINNER n Godwin’s Furniture

Supercenter

• Family Farm & Home • Veterinary Discount Drug & Supply

FINALISTS

• Dollar General • Dollar Tree

FINALISTS

• Errer’s Home Furnishings • Cottage Outfitters

Florist Shop

Farm Implement Dealer

WINNER n Buds & Blossoms

WINNERS n Osentoski

Florist

Farm Equipment

FINALIST

and Mattress

FINALISTS

• Family Farm & Home • Morell Equipment LLC

FINALISTS

• Country Cottage Floral • Haist Flowers & Gifts

Garden Center/ Greenhouse/Plants WINNER n From Buds To

Bloooms

FINALISTS

• Errer’s Greenhouses • Lee’s Landscaping Inc.

Thank you for voting us #1 Chiropractic Practice and Chiropractor!

Dr. Michaella Walter

2023 READERS’

DC. CACCP, Webster Certified

CHOICE

James Pawlowski

Owner/Construction Manager

Office: 989-623-0094

AWARDS

Dr. Steve Teufel

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

Emergency: 989-553-4911

Chirpractor

Dr. Madison Champagne Chirpractor

james.pawlowski@mail.rainbowintl.com

www.rainbowintl.com?thumb Thank you for votes Fire 977 N. Van Dyke • Bad Axe, Mi 48413 for Carpet cleaning.

Water We appreciate Smoke Restoration your business!

Chanda and Karen Stretch Therapy-Janel Lemanski Infra Red Sauna Ion Cleanse Foot Detox

“Quality Affordable Care” 989-492-0134 | 322 Park Ave.Bad Axe, MI

Book Online OptimalWellnessChiropractic.JaneApp.com

VERONA TAVERN

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS Thank You for Voting Denise Pleiness #1-bartender and waitress and your votes for Peter Daene-Chef and our burgers.

We apprecaite your business!

Massage Therapists

Thank you for voting us #1 Chicken wings

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

and your votes for Bar, Bar Menu, BBQ/Ribs/Smokehouse. Chile and French Fries!

Stop in and enjoy the atmosphere!

12 N. Verona Rd. • Bad Axe • 989-269-2493

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SHOPPING Gift Shop

Home Décor

Liquor Store

WINNER n Grindstone

WINNER n Cottage Outfitters

WINNER n Rick’s & Nick’s

General Store

FINALISTS

• Glazed & Stoned Pottery • Lisa’s Love Boutique & Studio

Grocery Store/ Health Food WINNER n Huron Herb

FINALISTS

• Drew Deming Watercolors • ROLAND’S PAINT & MORE

Inc

FINALISTS

• East Side • Bad Axe Party Store & BP Gas

Jewelry Store WINNER n Mckenzie Jewelers FINALIST

• Michael J’s Design Studio

Local Hardware Store WINNER n Harbor Beach

True Value

FINALISTS

& Tea Co

• Ace Hardware Bad Axe • Cass City Do It Best Hardware

FINALISTS

• Meijer • Hurons Finest

A & B Auto RepAiR And SeRvice LLc Brian Kramer, Owner

Thank you to all who voted.

Your support and business are greatly appreciated!

Thank you again from your friends at Hair Force 1.

44 N Main St, Elkton, MI 48731 • (989) 963-0791 THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US USED AUTO DEALERSHIP! We appreciate your business!

American Pride

Phone (989) 269-2347

405 E. Huron Ave. Bad Axe, Michigan 48413

Thank you for voting us #1 Brake Shop and your votes for Auto Repair, Place for Oil Change & Tire Store!

THUMB OFFICE SUPPLY, INC.

779 South Van Dyke, Bad Axe, MI 48413 (989) 269-8153 • (989) 269-9482 fax www.thumboffice.com

JORDAN IRWIN

2023

REA

CHO DERS’ AWA ICE RDS

AL HANSON MOTORS

330 E. Huron Ave • Bad Axe • 989-269-7299

www.alhansonmotors.com

IT DIRECTOR jirwin@thumboffice.com

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CHOICE

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US AWARDS #1 COMPUTER STORE & REPAIR! • On Site Service Provided • Data Backup • Virus and Spyware Removal • Surveilance System Installations • Computer Sales and Service • Server Installation & Mirgration • Network Infrastructure Upgrade Readers’ Choice Awards | 61

SHOPPING

God has blessed us! Thanks for letting us be a blessing to you. Your support is appreciated.

Thank you for your votes for Place to Worship, Preschool- Worship Leader Pastor Matthew Durance, Church-School, and Child Care Center!

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

99 Garden Street - Harbor Beach, MI 48441

Church/School: 989.479.3615 Child Care: 989.479.6400

Thank you for voting us #1 Dentist and Dentist Practice.

W I N N E R

Locally Made Product WINNER n Glazed & Stoned

Pottery

FINALISTS

• Grindstone General Store • Bad Axe Soap Co

Lumber/Building Supplies WINNER n Hunter Lumber

Co

FINALISTS

• Self Serve Lumber & Home Center • Mortimer Lumber

Thank you to the greater thumb area for your continued support!

James F. Hirn, D.D.S. General Dentistry

Jodi M. Smith Real Estate Power One Associates & The Power Agency, Inc.

227 N. Fourth Street Harbor Beach, MI 48441

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Attorneys and Counselors at Law John T. Ferris | John D. Schwedler Julienne M. Ferris | Kyle T. O’Mara

(989) 269-9571 Fax: (989) 269-6484

www.thumblawyers.com • Email: ferrisschwedler@gmail.com

237 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe

Thank you for voting us: #1 Criminal Law Attorney/Firm

and also for your Votes for: Divorce & Family Law Firm/Attorney Will/Trust $ Estate Planning Law Firm

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SHOPPING Mattress WINNER n Godwin’s

Furniture and Mattress

FINALISTS

• Ashley Store • Errer’s Home Furnishings

Outdoor Furniture WINNER n Walmart

Supercenter

FINALISTS

• Ashley Store • Bad Axe Hardware & the Amish

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

Outdoor Gear/ Recreation Vehicles

Pet Store or Place to Buy Pet Supplies

WINNER n Backcountry

WINNER n Tractor

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Powersports

• Elkton Motorsports • Walmart Supercenter

Paint and Supplies WINNER n Harbor Beach

True Value

FINALISTS

• Ace Hardware Bad Axe • Roland’s Paint and More

Supply

• Walmart Supercenter • Family Farm & Home

Place to Buy Shoes WINNER n Buckley’s

Shoes

FINALISTS

• Shoe Dept.

• Dunhams

Thank You for voting us # 1 Auto Part Store and your votes for Veteran Owned Business.

We appreciate your business!

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HOMEMADE FROM SCRATCH EVERYDAY

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

#1 MEXICAN #1 CURBSIDE #1 CARRY OUT/TAKE OUT THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR BANG FOR YOUR BUCK, LUNCH UNDER $10 & DINNER UNDER $15 Readers’ Choice Awards | 65

SHOPPING Resale/Thrift Shop/ Estate Sales WINNER n Thumb Industries

Thrift Store

FINALISTS

• Aunt Netty’s Nook • Helping Hands Resale & Thrift

Store for Something for Everyone in the Family WINNER n Glazed & Stoned

Pottery

Tattoo Shop WINNER n Happy Daze FINALISTS

• Redrum • Boondocks ink

Tools WINNER n Walmart

Supercenter

FINALISTS

• Harbor Freight Tools • Ace Hardware Bad Axe

FINALISTS

• Thumb Industries Thrift Store • Cutest Button Boutique

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE #1 BANK! Thank you to the Huron County Community for voting Independent Bank the Readers’ Choice for 2023.

Visit us today!

Caseville | 989.856.2225 | 6727 Main St. Bad Axe | 989.269.6471 | 655 N. Port Crescent St. Sebewaing | 989.883.3310 | 8880 Unionville Rd. IndependentBank.com 66 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Huron Daily Tribune | MichigansThumb.com | November 2023

Thank you for voting us #1 Oil & Gas Company!

Call And Compare Your Last Two Years Propane Prices!

Serving you from 8 locations:

Bad Axe, Caro, Cass City, Pinconning, Sebewaing, Ubly, Unionville, Mayville

~ Great Service with Fair and Competitive Pricing ~

• Propane • Gasoline • Diesel • Motor Oils & Grease • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) New Customers Propane Special

Home Delivery Available

Pre-Buy & Budget Plans

Available

Your Locally Owned and Operated Propane Provider 6392 Main Street • 989-872-2065 or 1-888-257-5151 • Cass City

www.casscitygas.com

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Hills and Dales Healthcare

• Emergency Care Center/Urgent Care/ER Center • Hospital • Family HealthCare-Amanda Cook - Amanda Cook (Winner) • Physicians Assistant - Amanda Cook - Hills & Dales (Winner) • Audiologist/Hearing Center/Hearing Aid - Brian Perry M.D. • Orthopedic Surgeon - Dr. Suleiman • Family Doctor or Family Practice-Hills & Dale • OB/Gyn -Rachel Rezmer

Northwood Meadows

• Assisted Living • Independent Living - Retirement Community

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

VISIT US AT HDHLTH.ORG TO SEE ALL OF THE PROVIDERS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CARE.