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October 2023

OurMidland.com

Voted #1 Hearing Center!

Midland

989-839-8230 www.bierihearing.com

328 W. Wackerly St., Midland, MI 48640

Have you Heard the News?

Bieri Hearing has New Owners! rs!

Over the last seven decades, thousands of patients have improved their quality of life through the skillful hands of our hearing healthcare professionals at Bieri Hearing Specialists. The legacy continues with our new owners Sarah Roggenbuck and Dr. Melissa Menzies. How Sarah and Melissa came to be the new owners is a story as unique as the extensive history of Bieri Hearing Specialists serving our community.

The Bieri story began over 70 years ago with Gottlieb Bieri who was looking for a way to help his deaf-mute parents. While in his search, he found Sonotone hearing aids and began to grow his love for serving the hearing community. He instilled that love in his children, especially his youngest child and only daughter, Catherine Bieri.

From a young age, Cathy was immersed in the hearing world by her father. From the age of 5, Cathy was at her father’s side in the office.

Whether she was wearing a sign for “Free Hearing Tests” or walking the mail to the post office, she was proud to be a part of her father’s dream. Fueled by love for the industry, she went on to become a Doctor of Audiology and Speech Pathologist.

After her father’s passing, Cathy took over as CEO of Bieri Hearing Specialists. It was Cathy’s mission that everyone with a hearing impairment receive quality care from a knowledgeable and caring staff so that they could live a better life.

Cathy also had a mission to grow! She expanded from a small home office in Saginaw, to five offices across Mid-Michigan. As a pioneer in the industry, Cathy worked hard to set the standard for excellence in hearing health care and build her legacy!

A year after celebrating Bieri’s 70th anniversary, Cathy passed away. Before that time, she had planned, prayed for, and handpicked her successors of Bieri Hearing. With over 40 years of combined experience, Sarah and Melissa have learned the value and importance of Patient Centered Hearing Health care and its all-encompassing effect on their patients’ lives. Driven by the desire to serve Cathy’s mission, Sarah and Melissa are committed to Honoring Cathy’s legacy by giving back to the very community that she dedicated her life to serving. Most importantly, we will continue to restore the joys of hearing in your lives and are happy to welcome new and returning patients in all five Bieri offices!

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2 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

Welcome to the 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards!

As you can already see, we’ve made some changes. We wanted to give you a publication that is truly special and ref lects the character of the community. We hope you like it!

We had another year of very high voter turnout with the great people of the Midland community voting for the businesses and professionals they love the most.

This resulted in an extremely competitive year.

The winning businesses listed in these pages are truly the best of the best. It is our privilege to be able to honor them and recognize the services they provide.

But before we get to the winners, The Daily News wants to give a HUGE thank you to all of our readers. Simply put, without you this magazine would not be possible. Your continued support, and the time you invested in voting for your favorite businesses and people in each category, is appreciated.

Our local businesses take a lot of pride in serving you and they appreciate your vote of confidence!

This magazine goes far beyond

listing winners and finalists, however. It also serves as a resource for our community to help you discover the best places to eat, the top doctors and medical facilities to use and the outstanding professionals who provide services in the Midland area. You can use this magazine all year long, with confidence, knowing that people just like you have endorsed these local businesses.

To all the winners and finalists, on behalf of the Daily News and our readers, I’d like to extend a very warm and hearty CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for helping make Midland, and the Great Lakes Bay Region, such a special community to do business in.

We hope you enjoy the 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards!

Best, Suzanne Readers’ Choice Awards | 3

4 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

Automotive Services Pages 6-7

Business & Professional Services Pages 8-12

Health & Fitness Pages 14-20

Home Services Pages 22-24

People Pages 26-28

Places Pages 30-32

Restaurant Food & Beverage Pages 34-38

Shopping Pages 40-42 Readers’ Choice Awards | 5

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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Auto Detailer

Brake Shop

WINNER n Quality Truck

WINNER n The Detail

WINNER n Midland Auto Repair

& Auto Accessories

Shop

FINALISTS

• Auto Perfection • Higher Standards Automotive

• Quality Truck & Auto Accessories • Auto Innovations Detailing

Auto Body Shop

Auto Parts Store

WINNER n Chippewa

WINNER n Quality Truck

FINALISTS

Auto & Rentals

FINALISTS

• CD Dents • Northtown Collision

Auto Dealership Service Dept.

WINNER n Feeny Chrysler

Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland

FINALISTS

• Garber Chevrolet Midland • Midland Ford

& Auto Accessories

FINALISTS

• Higher Standards Automotive • NAPA Auto Parts Midland Auto & Truck Supply

Automotive Repair WINNER n Midland

Auto Repair

FINALISTS

• Chippewa Auto & Rentals • Clear View Auto Glass • Higher Standards Automotive

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FINALISTS

• Chippewa Auto & Rentals • Higher Standards Automotive

New Car Dealership WINNER n Feeny Chrysler

Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland

FINALISTS

• Garber Chevrolet Midland • Midland Ford

New Car Salesperson WINNER n Nolan Larose

at Feeny CDJR

FINALISTS

• Vaughn Roten Midland Ford • Tom Harthousen Feeny Chrysler

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Place for an Oil Change

Towing Service

Used Car Salesperson

WINNER n Mid State

WINNER n Jon Spedowski

FINALISTS

• Higher Standards Automotive • Valvoline Instant Oil Change

FINALISTS • Cole’s Wrecker Service & Garage • Kreager Towing

FINALISTS • Vaughn Roten Midland Ford • Don Ferguson Garber Chevrolet

Tire Shops

Used Car Dealership

WINNER n Quality Truck

WINNER n Feeny Chrysler

FINALISTS

FINALISTS • Garber Chevrolet Midland • Midland Ford

WINNER n Midland

Towing

Auto Repair

& Auto Accessories

• Higher Standards Automotive • Belle Tire

at Feeny

Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland

THANK YOU everyone for your votes and support for Best Alterations Shop

Thank You Midland

for voting the Best Lounge/Night Club/Sports Bar/ Pub!!

Best Bartender Beth Siegreen!

And Best Soup & Appetizer!!

And thank you for voting us Finalist in the following categories:

* Bridal & Formal Wear Specialist * Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation Readers’ Choice winner 6 years in a row. ~ CHERYL LANPHIERD ~

989-615-8093 • 989-832-2705 cherylsalterations@hotmail.com

By Appointment Only.

Breakfast Spot Burger Children’s Menu French Fries Waiter/Waitress - April Murray

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

Hot Dog Cook/Chef - Elizabeth Barringer Lunch Spot Salad

STOP IN AND SEE WHAT THE BUZZ IS ALL ABOUT! Open Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.

Over 50 Years Strong.

1 B L O C K S O U T H O F T H E C I R C L E O N S AG I N AW R D .

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Readers’ Choice Awards | 7

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Accountant

Attorney

Barber

WINNER n Kevin Jajo CPA

WINNER n Brandon

WINNER n Mike Hopkins,

FINALISTS • Jennifer Milks, Keenoy’s Tax and Accounting • John Haag - Yeo & Yeo

Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center

FINALISTS

Alterations WINNER n Cheryl’s Alterations

& More

FINALISTS • Beth’s Alterations Quilts & Gifts • Sew Lovely Alterations

Appliance Repair WINNER n Timm’s Appliance

Repair

FINALISTS

• Samaritan Appliance Sales and Service • Kline’s Appliance & Refrigeration Service

• Todd M. Gambrell Gambrell and Associates • Wendy Kanar, Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC

Bank WINNER n Isabella Bank

Irish’s Barber Shop

FINALISTS

• Bert Wojda, VIP Styling • Keith Woods, Mallery’s Barber Shop

Career Training/Tech School WINNER n Education and

Training Connection Midland

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

• Huntington Bank • Horizon Bank

• Ross Medical Education Center • ACEA

Bankruptcy Attorney

Children’s Daycare

WINNER n Elmylaw, P.C.

WINNER n Longview Early

FINALISTS

• Adam Bruski - Warner Norcross & Judd LLP • Daniel J. Cline Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC

8 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

Childhood Center

FINALISTS

• Early Explorers Child Care and Learning Center • Heaven’s Elect Christian Learning

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES College/University

Criminal Law Attorney

Divorce & Family Attorney

WINNER n Delta College -

WINNER n Stephen E. Durance,

WINNER n Neill Family

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Main Campus

• Central Michigan University • Northwood University

Attorneys at Law

• Gower Law PLC • John Wilson, Wilson Law

Credit Union

Dance Studio

WINNER n Dow Credit

WINNER n Elite Arts

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Union

• Members First Credit Union • Wildfire Credit Union

“Thank you to the Greater Midland Area Community for your continued support!”

Company, LLC

• Dean/Black School of Performing Arts, Inc. • Tracy’s Dance & Tumbling LLC

Attorney, PLLC Midland, MI

FINALISTS

• John Wilson, Wilson Law • Courtney Thom, Brown & Thom Law Firm PLC

Doggy Daycare WINNER n Howl-A-Day Resort FINALISTS

• Dog Haven Ranch • Paula’s Pet Sitting

THANK YOU FOR VOTING MIDLAND SOCCER CLUB

Readers’ Choice Awards | 9

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Financial Planner

Insurance Agent

Mortgage Company

WINNER n Kevin Spencer -

WINNER n Blain Anderson,

WINNER n Academy Mortgage

Edward Jones

FINALISTS

• Doak Stolz at Stifel • Amy Hebert, Hebert Wealth Advisors

Financial Services WINNER n Stifel FINALISTS

Bone and Bailey Insurance

FINALISTS

• Missy Noykos, Bone and Bailey Insurance • Erika Garrison, Garrison Family Agency

Investment Broker

• Dow Credit Union • Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.

WINNER n Doak Stolz

Hotel

FINALISTS

WINNER n The H Hotel FINALISTS

• Holiday Inn Midland, an IHG Hotel • Hampton Inn Midland

Insurance Agency WINNER n Bone & Bailey

Insurance Agency, Inc.

FINALISTS

• Ieuter Insurance Group • Arbury Insurance Agency

at Stifel

• Amy Hebert, Hebert Wealth Advisors • Dana Gibbs, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.

Investment Firm

FINALISTS

• Total Home Lending • Dow Credit Union

Nail Salon/Nail Tech WINNER n Bombshell

Salon & Spa

FINALISTS

• Sam Nguyen Modern Nails • Nicole Miller Bombshell

Non-profit WINNER n Humane Society

of Midland County

FINALISTS

• Cancer Services • Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region

WINNER n Stifel FINALISTS

• Hebert Wealth Advisors LLC • Dow Credit Union

Loan Officer WINNER n Stephanie

Geiersbach Academy Mortgage

FINALISTS

• Joseph Gracia Total Home Lending • Brad Schalk Total Home Lending

Packing & Shipping WINNER n The UPS Store

in Midland

FINALISTS

• Rush Print ‘n Pack • Staples

Pet Boarding Kennel WINNER n Howl-A-Day

Resort

FINALISTS

• Foxbrook Kennel • Lucky Dog Farm

10 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

THANK YOU READERS

FOR VOTING FOR US

9 YEARS IN A ROW!

VOTED MIDLAND’S #1 Choice for PT 7 Years Running!

RENUE PHYSICAL THERAPY - MIDLAND 2524 W. Wackerly St. Phone: (989) 423-1240 www.renuept.com/midland

989-631-6252 blasyelectric.com

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Pet Groomer or Grooming WINNER n FurBabies FINALISTS

• Muddy Pups • Howl-a-Day Resort

Preschool WINNER n Hidden

Treasures Preschool

FINALISTS

• Longview Early Childhood Center • Nature Preschool at Chippewa Nature Center

Real Estate Agency WINNER n CENTURY 21

Signature Realty Midland

FINALISTS

• RE/MAX of Midland (Michigan) • Modern Realty

Real Estate Agent WINNER n Teresa Quintana -

Century 21 Signature Realty

FINALISTS

• Amber Wilson, Century 21 Signature Realty • Christina Reimer RE/Max of Midland

Reception Hall/ Banquet Facility WINNER n The H Hotel

Veterinarian WINNER n Midland Animal

Clinic

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Stylist or Beauty Salon

Wills/Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

• Villa D’Alessandro & Tuscany Banquet Hall • Apple Mountain

WINNER n Jenni Ullery

at Northwest Hairstyling

• Dr Janet Sherwood, Eastman Animal Hospital • River Rock Animal Hospital

WINNER n Brandon

Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center

FINALISTS

• The Beauty Spot Esthetics • Cooper & Co Salon Group

Tax Preparer WINNER n Litherland Tax

FINALISTS

• Todd Gambrell, Gambrell and Associates • Wendy Kanar, Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC

& Accounting Services

FINALISTS

• Kevin Jajo, CPA • Smith and Company • Stephen Midcalf, CPA

Title Company WINNER n Superior Title

& Settlement

FINALISTS

• Diversified National Title • Crossroads Title Agency

12 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Alternative Medicine

Chiropractor

Dentist

WINNER n True Motion

WINNER n True Motion

WINNER n McLaren Dental

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Chiropractic Group

FINALISTS

• Wellness Within Family Chiropractic • Preferred Chiropractic of Midland

Assisted Living WINNER n Meridian

Acres

FINALISTS

• King’s Daughters Home • Primrose Retirement Community of Midland

Children’s Dentist WINNER n McLaren Dental

Associates

FINALISTS

• Dr Jessica Bentoski • Hassan & Liu Dental Care

Chiropractic Group

• Wellness Within Family Chiropractic • Preferred Chiropractic of Midland

Counseling Services WINNER n Rachel Ensign,

Counselor, LLPC, MS, EMDR, Still Water Professional Counseling

FINALISTS

• Sara Knutson Middle Path, Midland MI • Partners in Change Psychological & Community Services, PLC

Associates

• Paul Anderson DDS • Dr. Kathryn Winkel DDS

Dermatologist WINNER n Nash

Dermatology

FINALISTS

• H2 Dermatology • Remi Hamel, MD

Emergency Care Center/ Urgent Care WINNER n MyMichigan

Medical Center Midland

FINALISTS

• Midland Express Urgent and Family Care • New Hope Urgent Care of Midland

14 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

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THANK YOU MIDLAND!

WINNER FOR: FINALIST FOR: • Construction Company • Best Place to Work • Deck & Patio Contractor • Home Builder • Remodeling Contractor (Midland’s 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, • Roofing Contractor 2022 & 2023 Readers Choice Awards) • Siding Contractor • Window Contractor

www.orvoshbuilders.com

2014 N Saginaw Road, Midland (989) 835-6050

Readers’ Choice Awards | 15

H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Family Doctor

Home Health Services

Martial Arts

WINNER n Tammy Phillips,

WINNER n Great Lakes

WINNER n Midland Gracie

MyMichigan Family Medicine

Home Care Unlimited LLC

Jiu-Jitsu

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

• Promedica Heartland Health Care Center • Season’s Change

• Che Ko & Grey Wolf Martial Arts Academies • Lim’s Tae Kwon Do Academy

Gym/Fitness Center

Hospice

Massage Therapy

WINNER n Edge Fitness

WINNER n MyMichigan

WINNER n True Motion

• Dr J. Aloff - Midland Family Physicians • Dr. Samantha Haken, MD

and Training Headquarters

FINALISTS

• Balanced InMotion • Allied Group Fitness

Hearing Center WINNER n Bieri Hearing

Specialists

FINALISTS

• Allied Hearing • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center

Home Care Agency WINNER n Right at Home

FINALISTS

• Promedica Hospice serving Northeastern Michigan • The Care Team Home Health and Hospice

FINALISTS

Hospital

WINNER n CareLinc Medical

WINNER n MyMichigan

Medical Center Midland

FINALISTS

• Covenant HealthCare Michigan • Select Specialty Hospital

FINALISTS

• Great Lakes Home Care Unlimited LLC • Christian Home Services Inc

Chiropractic Group

Hospice

Independent Living/ Retirement Community WINNER n King’s Daughters

Home

FINALISTS

• Independence Village Midland • Primrose Retirement Community of Midland

• Bohemian Feelz • Preferred Chiropractic of Midland

Medical Supplies

Equipment & Supply

FINALISTS

• Great Lakes Pharmacy of Midland • CVS

Nurse WINNER n Ashlyn Davis,

MyMIchigan Medical Center Midland

FINALISTS

• Laken Parsons (MyMichigan ICU & The IV Lounge) • Izzy Pack-Infusion Nurse MyMichigan Cancer Center

16 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

Thank you for voting us

#1 Assisted Living and #1 Nursing Homes / Skilled Nursing Facility.

2905 Meridian Road, Sanford, MI 48657 Readers’ Choice Awards | 17

H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Nurse Practitioner

Ophthalmologist

Orthodontist

WINNER n Rachel Kruger,

WINNER n Dr. Christopher

WINNER n Dr. Douglas Ford -

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

MyMichigan Health Observation Unit

FINALISTS

• Jessica Rausch, MidMichigan OBGYN • Jaime Makela ICU MyMichigan

Nursing Homes or Skilled Nursing Facility WINNER n Meridian Acres

Bigelow, M.D.

• James L. Jackson, MD, FACS • Bay Eye Care

Optometrist WINNER n Dr. Lisa Daws,

Midland Eye Care

• Dr Amy Buchanan Mid Michigan Eye Care • Dr. Paul Kimball Full Circle Vision

OB/GYN

Optometry Practice

WINNER

WINNER n Midland Eye

n Dr Shawna

Ruple (MidlandMidmichigan OBGYN)

FINALISTS

• Dr. Kym Gohn, MidMichigan Ob-Gyn • Dr. Scott Thiele at MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology

Oncologist WINNER n Daniel Y. Danso, MD FINALISTS

• Dr. Thomas Regenbogen, MD • Rajesh P. Kotecha, MD

• Andrew Grillo-Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics • Dr. Dale Davis, DDS, Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics

Orthopedic Surgeon WINNER n Nicholas Post-

Vasold Foot & Ankle Specialists of Mid-Michigan

FINALISTS

• King’s Daughters Home • Brittany Manor

FINALISTS

Advantage Ortho

Care

FINALISTS

• Mid-Michigan Eye Care • Bay Eye Care Center

Oral Surgeon WINNER n Dr. Nicole Stehle

Midland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Midland MI

FINALISTS

• Dr Richard Poupard • Christopher Kittle, DDS

FINALISTS

• John V. Murphy, DO • Dr. Kristin Rae Raleigh, MD Foot & Ankle Specialists of Mid-Michigan

Outpatient Medical Facility WINNER n MyMichigan Medical

Center Midland

FINALISTS

• Covenant Hospital • Riecker Surgery Center

Pediatrician WINNER n Dr Hugo Juarbe M.D.

- Family Medicine Associates

FINALISTS

• Dr. David Buzanoski, M.D., MyMichigan • Dr Jennifer Grossman DO

18 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

Thank You Midland For Voting Us:

989-496-3940 www.valleylanesmi.com

#1 Place to Celebrate a Birthday! #1 Place for Childrens Birthday

And Finalist in Family Fun Night for both Valley Lanes & Gimicks!

Readers’ Choice Awards | 19

H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Pharmacist

Physician Assistant

Registered Nurse

WINNER n Steve Foy (Meijer)

WINNER n Devon Fenner,

WINNER n Laken Parsons - ICU

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

• Gilda Clara Padron-Layuno Walmart Pharmacy • Josh Shinkel - Kroger

Physical Therapist WINNER n Alicia Heading -

Renue Physical Therapy

FINALISTS

• Kara Martindale, Renue Physical Therapy • Ajay Middha - Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialist

PA-C, MyMichigan Sleep Clinic

• Chelsea Bruns, P.A.-C. Midland Professional Suites • Tim Risnes PAMyMichigan ICU

Podiatrist WINNER n Dr Heidi Monaghan,

Foot & Ankle Specialists of Mid-Michigan

FINALISTS • Dr. Todd Laughner, Midland Podiatry Associates • Kristin Raleigh, Foot & Ankle Specialists of Mid-Michigan

MyMichigan & IV Lounge

• Larissa Rapin, MidMichigan obgyn • Ashlyn Davis, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland

Surgeon WINNER n Nicholas Post-

Vasold, DPM

FINALISTS

• Omar Marar, St. Mary’s of Michigan • Dr. John Murphy, MyMichigan

Yoga Studio WINNER n Allied Group Fitness FINALISTS

• Midland Yoga Co-Op • BALANCED Pilates and Wellness Boutique

20 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

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HOME SERVICES

Carpet Cleaners

Electrician

Home & Bathroom Showcase

WINNER n Bear Carpet

WINNER n Blasy Electric

WINNERS n DeWitt Lumber

FINALISTS

n LeBeau Cabinets

Cleaning & Water Restoration

FINALISTS

• Modernistic Cleaning & Restoration • Stanley Steemer

Construction Company WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS

• MJ Sweebe Builders LLC • Kirkland Property Solutions

Countertops WINNER n LeBeau Cabinets FINALISTS

• Church Electric • Trahan Electric Inc

Fencing Contractor WINNER n KJP Sales FINALISTS

• Midland Fence Co Inc • Sampson Fence Company

Hardwood Floor WINNER n Tri City Furniture FINALISTS

• Everett Carpet & Flooring • D & R Floor Covering

FINALIST

• Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Home Builder WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS

• Lifestyle Home Builder & Design LLC • Cobblestone Home Builders

Kitchen & Bath Showroom WINNER

n LeBeau Cabinets FINALISTS

• DeWitt Lumber • Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Heating and Air Conditioning

• DeWitt Lumber • Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Deck & Patio Contractor

WINNER n Beauchamp’s

Kitchen Cabinets

WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS

• MJ Sweebe Builders LLC • KJP Sales

Heating & Cooling

FINALISTS

• Wild’s Plumbing Heating & Air • All Seasons Heating & Cooling

WINNER n DeWitt Lumber FINALISTS

• LeBeau Cabinets • Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery

22 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

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HOME SERVICES Landscaper

Place for Home Decorating

Siding Contractor

WINNER n Reder Landscaping

WINNER n Tri City Furniture

WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Lawn Care

Plumber

Small Engine Repair

WINNER n Jason Tasior - Local

WINNER n Wild’s Plumbing &

WINNER n Ted’s Home & Lawn

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Lawn Care Equipment Sales & Services

Remodeling Contractor

WINNER n Ace Hardware &

WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc

• Jason Tasior - Local Labor • Servinski Sod Service

Labor

• Servinski Sod Service • Landscape Craftsmen

Sports

FINALISTS

• Sanford Hardware • Ted’s Home & Lawn Equipment

• Godwin’s Furniture & Mattress • Midland Furniture Garage

Heating

• A+ Plumbing and Mechanical • Brubaker Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

FINALISTS

• MJ Sweebe Builders LLC • Chad Moody Building & Remodeling LLC

• MJ Sweebe Builders • Francis Builders

Equipment

• Finney’s Part Depot • Cendant Equipment Rental

Window Contractor WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS

• MJ Sweebe Builders • Clear Vision Windows and Siding • Laurence Smith Window & Door

Roofing Contractor WINNER n Orvosh Builders, Inc FINALISTS

• Harding Builders • Chad Moody Building & Remodeling LLC

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PEOPLE

Coach

Fire Fighter

Police Officer

WINNER n David McDonald

WINNER n Jake Sira / Midland

WINNER n MSP Trooper Grant

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Preschool Teacher

EMT

Local Elected Official

WINNER n Jake Sira /

WINNER n Lee Kilbourn -

Midland High Girls Basketball

FINALISTS

• Vaughn Roten-MAYFL • Jamie Smith at Meridian High School

Midland Fire Department

FINALISTS

• Jerome Township • Steven MerrillDow emergency services

Favorite Loons Player WINNER n Clayton

Kershaw

FINALISTS

• Damon Keith • Luis Yanel Diaz

Fire Department

• Jake Cole JTFD • Kevin Bettendorf Edenville Township

Nesbitt

• Myron Greene and Midland County Sheriff’s Dept • Tyler H City of Midland

WINNER n Sherry Clarkson,

Chippewa Nature Center

Auburn Mayor

FINALISTS

• Alex Clark - Delta College Board of Trustees • Kristen McDonald Rivet Michigan’s 35th Senate District

Local Musician WINNER n Hailey Allen FINALISTS

• Elijah Skutt • Rick Maida

FINALISTS

• Sarah Crawford Heavens Elect Christian Learning Center • Cathy Agle Longview Early Childhood Center

Radio/TV Personality WINNER

n MATT AND ADAM Z93 FINALISTS

• Jodi Kerry 94.5 • Mike Avery - Outdoors

26 | Readers’ Choice Awards | Midland Daily News | ourmidland.com | October 2023

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THANK YOU MIDLAND!

NEW CAR AUTO DEALERSHIP USED CAR AUTO DEALERSHIP NEW CAR SALESPERSON Nolan LaRose USED CAR SALESPERSON Jon Spedowski AUTO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT Feeny has been making car buying fun for over 30 years!

We’re your premier Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealer in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

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PEOPLE Teacher K-12

Volunteer

Worship Leader

WINNER n Susie Hollingshead /

WINNER n Teresa Quintana -

WINNER n Steve Lampi

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

St. Brigid Catholic School

FINALISTS

• Kara Lacey, Bullock Creek • Mrs. Parker, Chestnut Hill Elementary

Sanford

• Kris Killinger Saint Brigid Catholic School • Brittni Booker at Chaos Coordinated

Messiah Lutheran

• Fr. Rob Howe at Blessed Sacrament • Fr. Andy Booms St. Brigid of Kildare

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Best Insurance Agency Bone & Bailey Insurance Agency and Best Insurance Agent, Blain Anderson.

Proud to serve the Midland Community!

989.631.3511 • boneandbailey.com

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PLACES

Business with Friendly Employees

Government Office Customer Service

WINNER n Compass

WINNER n Jennifer Anway

Marketing Results

FINALISTS

• Allied HR Solutions • Renue Physical Therapy Midland

Date Night WINNER n Molasses

Smokehouse and Bar

FINALISTS

• Gratzi Midland • Code Breakers Escape and Puzzle Rooms

Family Fun Night WINNER n Code Breakers

Escape and Puzzle Rooms

FINALISTS

• Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center • Gimmicks For Food & Fun

Register of Deeds

FINALISTS

• Midland County Parks & Rec • Midland County Treasurer

High School Mascot WINNER n Chargers -

Dow High School

FINALISTS

• Chemics Midland High School • Lancers Bullock Creek High School

Local Event WINNER n River Days FINALISTS

• Dinner on Main, Cancer Services • Midland Yard Sales

Locally Owned Business WINNER n Compass

Marketing Results

FINALISTS

• Dive & Glide ~ SCUBA, Snorkel & Travel (Midland) • Allied HR Solutions

New Business WINNER n US Coney

and Cone

FINALISTS

• Allied Group Fitness • Brinstar Arcade Bar and Grill

Place to Buy a Christmas Tree WINNER n Kluck Nursery

Inc

FINALISTS

• Red Barn Tree Farm • Warren Homestead Tree Farm LLC

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OPHTHALMOLOGISTS: David W. Burk, M.D.

Thank you for Voting for us!

OPTOMETRISTS: Michael J. Brewer, O.D.

Robert W. Graham, D.O.

Kristin M. Sansburn, O.D.

1715 E. Ashman St., Midland, MI 48642

989-631-9140

Two locations to better Serve you!

116 N. Tuscola Rd., Bay City, MI 48708

989-892-9595

Midland, THANK YOU for voting U.S. Coney and Cone #1 in ALL these categories! #1 Burger

#1 Children’s Menu

#1 Hot Dog

#1 French Fries

#1 Ice Cream

#1 Lunch Spot

#1 Cook/Chef

#1 Restaurant

#1 New Business

#1 Sandwich 601 S. Saginaw Suite 2 Midland, MI Readers’ Choice Awards | 31

PLACES Place to Celebrate a Birthday Place to Worship WINNER n Valley Lanes Family

Entertainment Center

WINNER n Blessed Sacrament

Catholic Church

FINALISTS

• Chippewa Nature Center • The Playground (indoor playground)

• Saint Brigid of Kildare of Midland Catholic Church • Midland Free Methodist Church

Place to Volunteer

Seasonal Fall Activity

WINNER n Humane Society of

WINNER n Leaman’s Green

FINALISTS

Midland County

FINALISTS

Applebarn

FINALISTS

• Chippewa Nature Center • Midland’s Open Door

• Fall Harvest Festival at Chippewa Nature Center • High School Football

Place to Work

Summer Camp

WINNER n Allied HR Solutions

WINNER n Nature Day Camp

FINALISTS

• DeWitt Lumber • Orvosh Builders, Inc

at Chippewa Nature Center

FINALISTS

• Camp Neyati • Greater Midland Community Center

Veteran Owned Business WINNER n Midland Local FINALISTS

• Flying Trout Catering • K9 Ops

Wedding Venue WINNER n Dow

Gardens

FINALISTS

• The H Hotel • Apple Mountain

Youth Sports Club WINNER n Midland Soccer

Club

FINALISTS

• Midland Area Youth Football League • Bullock Creek Youth Football

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RESTAURANT FOOD & BEVERAGE Appetizer

Barista

Breakfast Spot

WINNER n Boulevard Lounge

WINNER n Emily Cummings

WINNER n Laskos Restaurant

FINALISTS

• Sanford Lake Bar & Grill • Ryders Bar & Grill

Asian Cuisine WINNER n China Palace

Restaurant

FINALISTS

• Maru Sushi & Grill • Pi’s Asian Express

Bakery WINNER n Inspired

Confections

FINALISTS

• The Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe • Aviator Cookie Company

at Boomerang

FINALISTS

• Alix Campbell at Creation • Linda at Eastman Biggby

Bartender WINNER n Beth Siegreen -

Boulevard Lounge

FINALISTS

• Tammy Haupt Sanford Lake Bar and Grill • Danielle Hale Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

BBQ or Ribs or Smokehouse WINNER n Smokin Charlie’s

Famous BBQ

FINALISTS

• Big O Burgers & Barbecue • Molasses Smokehouse and Bar

FINALISTS

• Boulevard Lounge • M’s Cafe

Brewery WINNER n Three Bridges

Distillery & Taproom

FINALISTS

• Midland Brewing Company • Mi Element Grains and Grounds

Burger WINNER n U.S. Coney & Cone FINALISTS

• Boulevard Lounge • O’s Pub & Grill

Cake Shop WINNER n Sweet Me Off My

Feet LLC

FINALISTS

• The Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe • Enjoy! Bakery

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T E

We would like to thank our patients and their families for voting us Best Veterinarian Clinic.

Thank you Midland!

Connie Moll, DVM • Susan Johnson-Wendt, DVM, CVA Karen Mikols, DVM • Katherine Manley, DVM Laura Seibert, DVM • Sarah Hodges, DVM • Sue Berg, DVM

For Voting Us Best BBQ or Ribs or Smokehouse Authentic Texas BBQ Delicious Smoked BBQ Ribs Brisket Pulled Pork & More!

Family owned & operated.

989-631-0220

1500 East Patrick Road

www.midlandanimalcl.com

Thank you to all who voted!

We find life in Christ by: WORSHIP Finalist-Best Place to Worship Sunday Mass 9am, 11:30am and 5:30pm

Thank You from our Board Certified Oral Surgeons: Midland:

989-839-9979

Dr. Richard J. Poupard, Dr. Nicole E. Stehle and Dr. Jennifer L. Beaudin

Mt. Pleasant:

989-773-8065 midlandomfs.com

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

SERVICE Fr. Andy Booms - Finalist-Best Worship Leader Kris Killinger - Finalist-Best Volunteer EDUCATION

Congratulations to Susie Hollingshead Winner-Best K-12 Educator 2023 Registration still available K-8th grade. Call today for a tour!

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

Cook/Chef

Hot Dog

WINNER n Flying Trout

WINNER n Andy Widmer at US

WINNER n U.S. Coney

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Catering

• YAYA’S Flame Broiled Chicken • Molasses Smokehouse and Bar

Chicken Wings WINNER n Sanford Lake Bar &

Grill

FINALISTS

• Winner Winner • Red Oak Family Restaurant

Children’s Birthday WINNER n Valley Lanes Family

Entertainment Center

FINALISTS

• The Playground • Greater Midland Community Center

Children’s Menu WINNER n US Coney and Cone

Coney and Cone

• Elizabeth Barringer (Boulevard Lounge) • Tyler Bartlett at Ryders Bar and Grill

Craft Beer WINNER n Three Bridges

Distillery & Taproom

FINALISTS

• WhichCraft Taproom • Midland Brewing Company

Cupcakes WINNER n Lil Sis Cakes FINALISTS

• The Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe • Enjoy! Bakery

Donuts WINNER n Ace Hardware &

Sports - Cops & Doughnuts

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Coffee Shop

French Fries

WINNER n The Coffee Grounds

WINNER n US Coney and Cone

• Boulevard Lounge • Big Boy

Shoppe

FINALISTS

• Coffee Chaos • Boomerang Coffee Lounge

• Grove Tea Lounge • Tim Hortons

FINALISTS

• Boulevard Lounge • Winner Winner

and Cone

• Boulevard Lounge • Amazing Deli

Ice Cream / Yogurt WINNER n U.S. Coney

and Cone

FINALISTS

• Cottage Creamery • Great Lakes Ice Cream Co.

Lounge / Night Club / Sports Bar / Pub WINNER n Boulevard Lounge FINALISTS

• Sanford Lake Bar & Grill • Big E’s Sports Grill

Lunch Spot WINNER n US Coney

and Cone

FINALISTS

• Boulevard Lounge • Winner Winner

Meat Market WINNER n LaLonde’s

Market

FINALISTS

• Jack’s Fruit & Meat Market • Sanford Food Center

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

Restaurant

Sandwich

WINNER n Entre Amigos

WINNER n US Coney

WINNER n US Coney and Cone

FINALISTS

• Proper Taco • Elviras Mexican Restaurant

New Restaurant WINNER n Big O Burgers &

Barbecue

FINALISTS

and Cone

FINALISTS

• Lucky’s Steakhouse • Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Romantic Dinner WINNER n Gratzi Midland

• Veedu Indian Kitchen & Lounge FINALISTS • Winner Winner • Villa D’Alessandro & Tuscany Banquet Hall • ONe eighteen

Pizza

WINNER n Pizza Baker, LLC FINALISTS

• Pizza Sam’s • Pizza Dude - Midland

Salad WINNER n YAYA’S Flame

Broiled Chicken!

FINALISTS

• Winner Winner • Boulevard Lounge

FINALISTS

• Amazing Deli • Winner Winner

Soup WINNER n Boulevard Lounge FINALISTS

• Sanford Lake Bar & Grill • Antonio’s Restaurant and Bar

Waiter/Waitress WINNER n Rebecca Huber,

Bob Evans

FINALISTS

• Trenton Hindsman at US Coney and Cone • April Murray (Boulevard Lounge)

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VOTED #1 IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

Home Improvement Center • Kitchen Cabinets • Home & Bathroom Showcase Thank You Midland for voting us your #1 Home Improvement Center, #1 Kitchen Cabinets and #1 Home & Bathroom Showcase in this years Readers Choice. It lets us know that we’re doing the things that are important to you and doing them right! We appreciate and value you and your business. It’s our pleasure to help you in all your building and home improvement needs.

1875 Airport Road, Midland • 989.837.2110 Voted Best Place

Thank you

so much for voting us Best Bridal Boutique! We feel so blessed and supported. It is truly an honor to serve the women of our community in this way!

for Antiques

ya “I would like to sa all who to u Yo k an Th G BI ted for me. nominated and vo owing so kn ll fu is t My hear g their many enjoy buyin m me or fro n vintage cast iro can not I d. re sto re having it de enough express my gratitu t for my or pp for all the su s.” es sin bu all sm

Finalist in Gym/Fitness Center!

Thank you for voting and supporting us!

Classes at Edison’s Smart Fitness, Trailside & Sanford Senior Center

New Class Locations!

Trailside Senior Center, Sanford Senior Center and on Zoom

Balanced InMotion Shelley Mowery, 989-513-6351

Thank You Midland!

Big O Burgers voted #1 Best New Restaurant!

DINE-IN · TAKEOUT Wackerly Square • 111 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48640 Phone: (989) 750-7080

THANK YOU! Midland 1985

Thanks to all for for voting us Best Sandwich!

Thank you Voting for us! ourmidland.com

2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

134 E Main St • Midland (989) 837-7278 amazingdeli.net

KJP SALES INC. CELEBRATING 38 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

Now estimating for winter work Fences • Decks and Porches • Gazebos and Pavilions • Remodeling Accessibility • Arbors and Pergolas • Outdoor Furniture

989-835-4500 915 E. Isabella Rd. • Midland kjpsales.com

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SHOPPING

Antiques

Feed Store

Grocery Store

WINNER n Rose’s Cast Iron &

WINNER n Nature Niche

WINNER n Jacks Fruit & Meat

Customs

FINALISTS

• Fantastic Finds • The Sanford Antique Mall

Boutiques WINNER n Sassy & Chic

Boutique

• Tractor Supply Co. • Soldan’s Pet Supplies

Florist Shop WINNER n Flowers From the

Heart

Bridal Shop WINNER n Three Diamonds

Bridal Boutique

FINALISTS

• Bliss Bridal Boutique • Unique Bridal Boutique

Carpet and Flooring Stores WINNER n Tri City Furniture FINALISTS

• Everett Carpet & Flooring • D & R Floor Covering

FINALISTS

• LaLonde’s Market • Sanford Food Center

Health Food WINNER n Beyond Measure

Bulk Foods

FINALISTS

• Randi’s Green Thumb FINALISTS Plants & Flowers • Great Gifts, Arts, Antiques, And • Hannah’s Flowers Handmades • Serendipity Road

Markets

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

• Health Hut • Nature’s Gift Organic Market

Furniture Store

Home Décor

WINNER n Tri City Furniture

WINNER n Tri City Furniture

FINALISTS

• Amish Reflections • Dan Dan the Mattress Man

Garden Center Greenhouse/Plants

FINALISTS

• Great Gifts, Arts, Antiques, And Handmades • My Secret Garden

Home Improvement Center

WINNER n Nature Niche

WINNER n DeWitt Lumber

FINALISTS

FINALISTS • Ace Hardware & Sports • Sanford Hardware

• The Auburn Greenhouses • Warmbier Farms

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gambrelllaw.com 2023 READERS’

CHOICE

AWARDS

Todd Gambrell, Attorney at Law 1605 Ashman • Midland, MI 48640

Excelling in Value, Quality and Customer Service in Midland for Over 70 Years!

Downtown Midland • 835-7191 • www.everettcarpetandflooring.com Readers’ Choice Awards | 41

SHOPPING Local Hardware Store

Pet Store

WINNER n Ace Hardware &

WINNER n Soldan’s Pet

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Mattress

Place to Buy Shoes

WINNER n Tri City Furniture

WINNER n Circle Quality Shoes

FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Sports

• Sanford Hardware • Gill-Roy’s Hardware / Stihl

• Dan Dan the Mattress Man • Benchley’s Amish Furniture & Gifts

Paint and Supplies WINNER n Ace Hardware &

Sports

FINALISTS

• Sherwin-Williams Paint Store • The Home Depot

Supplies

• PetSmart • Cohoon’s Elevator

• Shoe Dept. Encore • Kohl’s

Resale/Thrift Shop WINNER n Shelterhouse

Resale Shop

FINALISTS

• Fantastic Finds • Hooves & Hearts Thrift Store

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