Mecosta County People's Choice Awards 2018

The people have voted...

The results are in!

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2018 MECOSTA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE • Special Supplement to the Pioneer

Thank You...Mecosta County for Voting Us Favorite

ATV/Motorsports/Boats Equipment

888-533-5015 Lakeside Motorsports 10964 90th Avenue • Mecosta, MI 49332 www.LakesideMotorsports.net

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2018 Winners

Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service We at Chuck and Meredy's would like to thank all the customers that have trusted us to maintain their vehicles over the last 35 years. For we know without customers we would not be here. So being selected as a PEOPLE’S CHOICE #1 and #3 Auto Service Writer, #2 Auto Repair and #1 Mechanic is an honor.

So again a big THANK YOU to all of our customer for letting US serve YOU!

796-0550

1 mile East of M-20 • 18620 Chippewa Lk. Rd. (16 Mile) • Big Rapids, MI www.chuckandmeredys.com

Accountant/CPA

1) Baker’s Management Services 2) Bob Boyce CPA PC 3) Lorraine James - Miedema’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service

Appliance Store

1) Sears Appliance & Hardware 2) Lowe’s Home Improvement 3) VanDrie Home Furnishings

Assisted/ Independent Living

1) The Brook Retirement Home 2) Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living 3) Metron of Big Rapids

Attorney

1) Todd Balkema 2) Mark Viel 3) Stacy Flanery

ATV/Motor Sports/Boat Equipment

1) Lakeside Motorsports 2) Dam Toy Store 3) Hansul Marine

Auctioneer

1) Phil Currie - Currie Auction Service 2) Ryan Hanson 3) Eric Voelker

Auto Parts Store

1) Auto Zone 2) O’Reilly 3) Binney Auto Parts

Auto Repair

1) Johnson’s Automotive 2) Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service 3) Mighty Muffler And Brake

Auto Sales Person

1) Phil Currie - Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC 2) David Marvel - Marvel Automotive 3) Boyd Bower - Paris Auto Sales & Service

Auto Service Writer

1) Chuck Franklin - Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service 2) Adam Flannery - Paris Auto Sales & Service 3) Rich Hays- Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service

Bakery

1) VanBrocklin’s Bakery 2) Bernie’s Place 3) The Pie Hole

Bank

1) Chemical Bank 2) Huntington Bank 3) West Michigan Credit Union

Bank Teller

1) Wendy Fowler- West Michigan Credit Union 2) Kelly Coville - Chemical Bank 3) Tammy Martin - Huntington Bank

Bar

1) Szot’s Bar & Grill 2) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 3) Gypsy Nickel

Barber/Barbershop

1) Brown’s Barber Shop 2) Lee Reynolds - Altercare 3) The Studio

Bartender

1) Deb Conard - Szot’s Bar & Grill 2) Roxanne Franck - Szot’s Bar & Grill 3) Lisa Earle - Murphy’s

Beauty Salon

1) The Studio 2) E & M Hair 3) Smoke & Honey

Best Buffet

1) The Rock Cafe 2) China One Buffet 3) Sharon’s Country Restaurant

Best Donuts

1) Bernie’s Place 2) VanBrocklin’s Bakery 3) Conley’s Bakery

Body Shop

1) M&M Collision 2) Scott’s Body Shop 3) JR Customs And Collisions

Boss

1) Dawn Painter - Altercare 2) Pat Currie - Currie’s BP & Towing 3) Mike Kondziolka - M&M Collision

Breakfast

1) Ala Mode Cafe 2) Crankers Restaurant & Brewery 3) Wild Rose Cafe

Brewery

1) Crankers Restaurant & Brewery 2) The Raven Brewing & BBQ -

Business with Best Customer Service

1) Altercare 2) El Burrito Loco 3) Applebee’s

Campground/RV Park

1) Brower Park 2) School Section Lake Veteran’s Park 3) Paris Park

Car Wash

1) Lee’s Rapid Wash 2) Currie’s BP & Towing 3) Ultimate Car Wash

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Carpet Cleaner

1) ServiceMaster By SMA 2) Complete Cleaning And Restoration, Inc. 3) Eliminator Carpet Cleaning

Cashier

1) Pam - Meijer 2) Darlene - Meijer 3) Pat Currie - Currie’s BP & Towing

Caterer

1) Ferris State University Catering 2) Panera 3) CK’s Place Catering

Cell Phone Service

1) Verizon 2) Sprint 3) AT&T

Chiropractor

1) John Bailey - Bailey Chiropractic 2) Dan Shea - Shea Chiropractic 3) Art Zeilinger - Zeilinger Chiropractic

Church

1) St. Mary’s Catholic Church/ St. Paul’s 2) St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 3) Resurrection Life

Coffee/Cappuccino

1) Biggby Coffee 2) Bernie’s Place 3) Starbucks

Consignment Shop

1) Twice is Nice Resale & Consignment Shop 2) The Yellow Window 3) Fabulous Finds Resale Shoppe

Contractor

1) Steve Jones - Steve Jones Construction 2) Kevin Defever - Defever Construction 3) Rich Olds Construction

Convenience/Party Store

1) Grunst Brothers Party Store 2) Curries BP & Towing 3) Bulldog Party Store

Cook/Chef

1) Nicki Twinning - Altercare 2) Nawal - Nawal’s 3) Joel King - Blue Cow

Daycare Provider

1) DeVries Day Care 2) Huntey’s Clubhouse 3) Stepping Stones

Dentist

1) Dr. Robert Scharp - Big Rapids Dental Health Care 2) Dr.Christa Stern - Caring Family Dentistry 3) Dr. Erick Perroud

Dessert

1) Three Sisters Bakery 2) Blue Cow 3) The Pie Hole

Dinner

1) Blue Cow 2) Schubergs Bar & Grill 3) Gypsy Nickel

Disaster Restoration Company

1) Complete Cleaning 2) ServiceMaster By SMA -

Doctor

1) Dr. Sushila Rao - Spectrum Health 2) Dr. Peter McDonald - Spectrum Health 3) Dr. Tracy Sackett-Foster - Spectrum Health

Driving School

1) West Central Michigan 2) All Star 3) Navigator

Dry Cleaner

1) Pete’s Cleaners 2) Tubs and Tumble 3) Rapids Suds and Dry

Electrician

1) Armato Electric 2) Joseph Electric 3) Windemueller Electric

Excavator

1) Morningstar Enterprises Inc 2) Dick’s Dozing 3) A-1 Excavating

Farm Equipment Dealer

1) Bader & Sons Co. 2) Voelker Bros Equipment 3) Burnips Equipment Co.

Fast Food Restaurant

1) Taco Bell 2) Culver’s 3) Wendy’s

Financial Advisor

1) Denny Lerner - Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial 2) Brad Fath - Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial 3) Todd Csernai - Lerner Csernai & Fath Financial

Fish Fry

1) Big Rapids Eagles Aerie 2535 2) Big Rapids Elks Lodge #974 3) St. Mary’s

Fitness Center/Workout Facility

1) Planet Fitness 2) PT Plus Physical Therapy & Fitness Plus 3) TNT Gym & Tanning

CZINDER EYE CARE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PEOPLE OF MECOSTA COUNTY FOR VOTING US PEOPLES CHOICE OF 2018.

SCHEDULE YOUR EYE EXAM TODAY!

303 ELM STREET BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307 (231) 796-6604

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Cranker’s Restaurant & Brewery | 213 S State St, Big Rapids, MI. (231) 796-1919

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Altercare Big Rapids received the most #1 wins for a business in Mecosta County. Thanks to our loyal supporters for their vote of confidence.

Broasted Chicken Monday is

$2 burger Night #1 Favorite Customer Service #1 Favorite Place to Work

#1 Favorite Boss Dawn Painter, Executive Director

Wednesday is

#1 Favorite Nurse Kimberly Updike RN, DON

ladies night 1/2 pri #1 Favorite Chef Nikki Twinning, Dietary Manager

For all Ladies 18 or older 5pm to close

Cranker's Brewery 213 S State St, Big Rapids, MI. (231) 796

Big Rapids Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Compassion. Innovation. Quality.

805 West Avenue, Big Rapids • 231.796.3185 • AltercareOnline.com

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$1.00 OFF

any grade/super specialty hot, iced, or frozen!

840 S. State St.

BOGO FREE (BOGO - Buy One Get One)

any grande/super specialty beverage hot, iced, or frozen!

840 S. State St.

CODE 341222

Expires 2/28/19. Good on any grande/super favorite latte, creme freeze smoothie, tea latte or hot chocolate. Good at this location only. No copies of this coupon will be accepted. Not good with any other offer, including BIGGBY® loyalty card programs. For franchise information visit biggby.com.

CODE 242762

Expires 2/28/19. Good on any grande/super favorite latte, creme freeze smoothie, tea latte or hot chocolate. Good at this location only. No copies of this coupon will be accepted. Not good with any other offer, including BIGGBY® loyalty card programs. For franchise information visit biggby.com.

Thank You Mecosta County for choosing Dr. Bob Scharp your Favorite Dentist.

(231) 796-4747

Make an appointment today to experience the difference!

201 S. Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY FOR VOTING US 1ST PLACE FOR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE

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2018 Winners

The STudio Voted Best Full service Salon for 3 consecutive years!

Come see us for our specialized services such as makeup, massage & men’s haircutting on top of all our other services!

Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us as your Favorite Beauty Salon.

106 S. Michigan•Big Rapids

231-598-4247

Floor Covering Store

1) Gilbert’s Carpets Plus Color Tile 2) Sweet Tile & Carpet 3) VanDrie Home Furnishing

Flower Shop

1) Patterson’s Flowers & Gifts 2) Forget Me Not Floral and Design -

Furniture

1) VanDrie Home Furnishing 2) Bare Furniture 3) Big Lots

Garbage/Rubbish Removal

1) Sam’s Disposal 2) Independent Rural Waste Services 3) Republic Services

Gas Station

1) Currie’s BP & Towing 2) Wesco 3) Marathon

Golf Course

1) Clear Lake Golf Club 2) Katke Golf Course 3) Falcon Head Golf Club

Grocery Store

1) Meijer 2) Red Fox Market 3) Aldi

Hairstylist

1) Loretta Hayes - E&M Hair 2) Lee Reynolds - Altercare 3) Kenzie Battle - Smoke & Honey

Hamburger

1) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 2) Szot’s Bar & Grill 3) Culvers

Hardware Store

1) State Street Hardware 2) Big Rapids Cash & Carry 3) Menards

Hearing Aid Specialist

1) Miracle-Ear 2) Hearing USA 3) Audible Hearing Center

Home Healthcare Provider

1) Great Lakes Caring Home Health & Hospice 2) Spectrum Health 3) Hospice of Michigan

Heating/Cooling

1) Stratz Heating & Cooling 2) Fullmer & Sons Heating, Cooling & Fireplaces 3) Curt Ray - C-Ray Heating

Hotel/Motel

1) Holiday Inn 2) Hampton Inn 3) Country Inn and Suites

Ice Cream/Yogurt

1) Toppings Frozen Yogurt 2) Old Pioneer Store and Emporium 3) State Street Scoops

Insurance Agency

1) Tyler Schuberg - Schuberg Insurance 2) Brent Biller - Biller Insurance 3) Bill Schieble - State Farm

Jewelry Store

1) Rogers Jewelers 2) JCPenney -

Landlord

1) Sue Glatz Silvernail Realty 2) Harry’s Rentals / Peak Properties - Tie

Landscaper/Landscaping

1) New Horizon Landscape 2) Green Thumb Lawn & Turf Services 3) M&M Lawn Care & Snowplowing

Laundry Mat

1) Tubs & Tumble 2) Rapids Suds & Dry -

Lawn Care Service

1) M&M Lawn Care & Snowplowing 2) New Horizon Landscape 3) Green Thumb Lawn & Turf Specialists

Locally Owned Business

1) Old Pioneer Store and Emporium 2) Red Fox Market 3) Mr. C’s Party Store

Lumber Company

1) Big Rapids Cash & Carry 2) Big L Lumber 3) Menards

Lunch

1) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 2) Szot’s Bar & Grill 3) Wild Rose Cafe

Manicurist

1) Kim - Natural Beauty Salon & Spa 2) Fashion Nails 3) Lily’s Nails & Spa

Massage Therapist

1) Monica Schriner - Cardinal Spa 2) Mary Beth Beemer 3) Ashley King -

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2018 Winners Mattress Store

1) Bedroom Center 2) VanDrie Home Furnishings 3) Big Lots

Meat Market

1) Meijer 2) Mackersie’s Meat & Produce 3) Fate’s Market

Mechanic

1) Chuck Franklin - Chuck & Meredy’s Auto Service 2) Lee Johnson - Johnson’s Automotive 3) Art Grant - Muffler Man

Mecosta County Elected Official

1) Tom Hogenson 2) Todd Purcell 3) Marcie Purcell

Men’s Clothing Store

1) JCPenney 2) Tractor Supply 3) Dunham’s

Mortgage Lender

1) Chemical Bank 2) Isabella Bank 3) 5/3 Bank

New Vehicle

1) Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC 2) McDonald Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram -

News & Information

1) The Pioneer Group 2) Ferris Torch 3) 97.3

Nursing Home

1) Metron of Big Rapids 2) Altercare 3) The Brook

Oil Change

1) Pennzoil 2) Muffler Man 3) Quaker Performance

Optometrist

1) Dr. Nicholas Czinder 2) Dr. Emily Coles 3) Crew & Boss Eye Associates

Pet Food/Feed Supplies

1) Big Rapids Farm & Garden 2) Tractor Supply 3) Family Farm & Home

Pet Groomer

1) Riversbend Animal Hospital 2) Familiar Dog 3) The Pet Hospital

Pharmacist

1) Inez Crandell - Walmart 2) Nichole Campbell - Meijer 3) Rich Frye - Walmart

Pharmacy

1) Meijer 2) Rite-Aid 3) Walgreens

Phone Book

1) PDS - Phone Directory Services 2) Yellow Pages 3) TDI

Photographer

1) Wise Photography 2) Mallory Jackson 3) Chris Jensen

Physical Therapy

1) Evergreen Physical Therapy 2) PT Plus Physical Therapy & Fitness Plus 3) Spectrum Health

Pizza

1) Pizza in Paris 2) Jet’s Pizza 3) Domino’s Pizza

Place to Work

1) Altercare 2) Ferris State University 3) Lerner & Associates

Plumber

1) The Drain Doctor 2) Ken Luce 3) Bob Spedowski

Propane

1) Michael Oil & Propane Co 2) Holton’s LP Gas Co 3) Freeman Propane

Produce

1) Meijer 2) Red Fox Market 3) Aldi

Radio Station

1) 103.9 2) 100.9 - WBRN 3) Y-102 - WYBR

Real Estate Agency

1) Century 21 Forward 2) Big Rapids Realty 3) Peacock Realty

Real Estate Agent

1) Jerry Garner - Century 21 Forward 2) Joe McNally 3) Chris Jane

Thank You!

To Our Great Customers for letting us provide a fun and relaxing place to un-WINE. - Mark and Abby Young.

Reopening for the Season

May 15th

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1st Place Favorite Veterinary Clinic & 1st Place Favorite Pet Groomer We are honored you picked US for Best Breakfast and we are delighted to Serve You ......The Ala Mode Crew 611 Maple St. • Big Rapids • 796.6633 7am-3pm (Closed Mon) • Early Bird Special 7-9am

Friendly & Clean • Homemade Pasties

Hospital : Groomer :

745 Water Tower Rd. Big Rapids, MI

(231)796-3507

10565 Northland Dr. Big Rapids, MI

(231)796-8786

www.riversbendah.com

Thank You for voting Dennis Lerner, Brad Fath and Todd Csernai your top 3 Favorite Financial Advisors and for voting Lerner, Csernai and Fath one of the Favorite Places to Work in Mecosta County!

It has been our pleasure to help individuals and businesses reach their financial goals. It is a distinct honor to be named People’s Choice ‘Favorite Financial Advisor’ and to be recognized as one of the ‘Favorite Places to Work’ in Mecosta County!

– Lerner, Csernai & Fath Financial Group

“WE CAN GET YOU THERE!” 15505 Waldron Way • Big Rapids, MI 49307 • (231) 796-8621 • www.lerner f inancial.com

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Lerner Csernai and Fath Financial Group and Cambridge are not affiliated.

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Big Rapids Downtown | 231.796.3344 Big Rapids Southland | 231.769.0801

KEEPIN’ IT CLEAN FOR OVER 1/4 CENTURY

Thank you Mecosta County for voting us as your #1 garbage company! We are extremely grateful to be able to do business in such a supportive community. We’ve been working very hard to provide our customers with the best service possible. Your local support is what keeps small businesses running against billion dollar companies. For that, we applaud you and vote you as the best customers in the entire world!

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2018 Winners Reception Hall/Banquet Facility Registered Nurse

Restaurant/Chain Restaurant/Independent Retirement Community Sandwich Shop Screen Printing Seafood/Fish Dinner Secretary Snow Removal Soup Sporting Goods Store Sports Bar Steak Sweets & Treats Tanning Salon Taxidermist Teacher Tires Towing Service Travel Agent Thrift/Second Hand Shop Used Vehicle Veterinary Clinic Waitress/Waiter Well Driller Winery Women’s Clothing Store

1) Holiday Inn 2) CK’s Place Banquet Facility 3) Big Rapids Eagles Aerie 2535 1) Kim Updike - Altercare 2) Joyce Shantz 3) Becky Crosson 1) Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 2) Culver’s 3) Buffalo Wild Wings 1) Crankers Restarant & Brewery 2) Schubergs Bar & Grill 3) Blue Cow 1) The Brook 2) Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living 3) Royal View Retirement Community 1) Subway 2) Panera Bread 3) Jimmy John’s 1) Dezigns by Loni 2) Hangin By A Thread 3) Creative Loop 1) Big Rapids Eagles Aerie 2535 2) Ruby Tuesday 3) Crankers Restarant & Brewery 1) Tonya Swinehart 2) Becky Moore 3) Lora Marek - M&M 1) M&M Lawncare & Snowplowing 2) Kris Heeter 3) New Horizon 1) Szot’s Bar & Grill 2) Nawal’s 3) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 1) Dunham’s Sports 2) Trigger Time Outfitters 3) Walmart 1) Buffalo Wild Wings 2) Szot’s Bar & Grill 3) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 1) Blue Cow 2) Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3) Schuberg’s Bar & Grill 1) Old Pioneer Store and Emporium 2) Three Sisters/The Pie Hole - TIED 1) Aloha Tan 2) Planet Fitness 1) Woodland Taxedermy 2) Hixson’s Taxedermy 1) Delphine Defever (BR) 2) Mr. Chris Stirn (CH) 3) Christine Ray (MOISD) 1) DP Tire 2) Big Rapids Tire 3) Belle Tire 1) Currie’s BP & Towing 2) Big Rapids Towing 3) Huff’s 1) Four Seasons Travel 2) Travel Navigator 1) Habitat Restore 2) St. Vincent de Paul 3) Fabulous Finds 1) Paris Auto Sales & Service 2) Premiere Auto 3) Marvel Automotive 1) Riversbend Animal Hospital 2) Pleasantview Animal Clinic 3) Pet Hospital 1) Kelly Freeman - Crankers 2) Angela Sanford - Wild Rose Cafe 3) Kara Csernai - El Burrito Loco 1) Fred Pekrul 2) Courtright Water Wells 3) Bouman Well Services 1) The Winery at Young Farms 2) Heavenly Vineyards 1) Serendipity 2) JCPenney 3) Maurices

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Patterson's Flowers & Gifts, Inc. www.pattersonflowers.com

Call Us 24 Hours A Day 7 Days A Week!

Thank You for voting us Favorite Place for pet supplies!

Thank You Mecosta County For Voting

Patterson’s Flowers

Your Favorite Flower Shop!

Big Rapids

216 Maple Street

(Historical Downtown Big Rapids)

231.796.8683 Cadillac

107 N Mitchell Street

(Downtown Lakeside Shopping District)

231.775.8782

Reed City

515 S Higbee Street

310 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids • 231 .796 .6363

Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Us Your Favorite Convenience Store for 2018

(Our Original Location Since 1952)

231.832.2236

THANK YOU Mecosta County for your trust and support and voting us #1 in Big Rapids.

We have THE largest selection of liquor & wine and THE largest mix & match of craft beers We’ve been serving the area for over 73 years!

624 N. State St. Big RapidS, Mi

(231) 796-7253

1268 W. PERRY AVENUE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307 231-796-4419 LOCATION ALSO IN:

204 W. UPTON AVE., REED CITY, MI 49677 231-465-4289

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BEST PIZZA, VOTED

BY THE PEOPLE OF MECOSTA COUNTY Thank you Mecosta County for voting Pizza in Paris best pizza shop - six years in a row!

Pizza, subs, salads, and appetizers

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(231) 527-1424 21970 Northland Drive Paris, MI 49338

Thank you for voting Mr.C’s for locally owned business.

10.99

Limit one coupon per customer. Not good with any other offers.

Please present coupon at time of order. • Expires 2/28/2019

Thank you Mecosta County

for choosing Todd Balkema as your Favorite Attorney.

We are honored and proud to serve you!

Serving Seniors for Over 30 Years

800-395-4347

218 Maple St. Big Rapids • 231-796-4012 1020 Hastings, Suite 105 Traverse City • 231-935-4646

1684 S. Otsego Gaylord • 800-395-4347 117 N. Mitchell, St Suite 3 Cadillac • 231-846-3606 www.myelderlawplanning.com

Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us as favorite full service Tanning salon

& Travel

796-1303 738 Perry Ave, Big Rapids, MI (Behind Applebees)

Vacation Vibes, LLC

Stop in today and find out how to book a trip and tan for FREE!

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Visit our new location!

Thank you Mecosta County for supporting and voting Monica Schriner Best Massage Therapist!

Now a full service spa! Our growing team now includes: Christie Webster, Cosmetologist Katie Omness, Esthetician Monica Schriner, Massage Therapist Ashley King, Riverside Massage (231) 580-6357

Now offering facials, salon services, and couples massages! www.CardinalSpaAndMassage.com 126 Maple Street • Suite C Big Rapids, MI

231.598.9212

Located in the back of the Fairman Building!

• Landscape Design/Construction • Irrigation Design/Construction • Outdoor Maintenance • Nursery Supplies • Hydroseeding

NEW HORIZON LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS

Thank you Mecosta County for voting New Horizon Landscape 1st Place for Favorite Landscaper & 2nd Place for Favorite Lawn Care!

15433 220th Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307 www.nhlscape.com

(231) 796-0925 nhlscape@yahoo.com

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Ferris State University thanks its employees and the Big Rapids community for making it one of the Pioneer’s best places to work in 2018 by people’s choice.

Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination.

Community Driven • Policyholder Focused • Education Based

As of 1-1-18, Rex Schuberg retired and sold the agency to his son Tyler Schuberg. Tyler is now a 4th Generation to own the Schuberg Agency.

– Animal Rescue –

– Pocket Park –

In 2018 the Schuberg Insurance Agency partnered with Auto-Owners Insurance, to sponsor 16 weeks of music at Pocket Park. Each week, The Schuberg Agency recognized a nonprofit organization and made a donation.

In supporting the Animal Rescue Coalition, The Schuberg Agency provided a new home to two 6 week old kittens, Rocky and Cena. Pictured with the cats are Vash and Jaelynn Schuberg.

– Summerfest –

Summerfest was a huge success in Downtown Big Rapids. The Schuberg Agency contributed by organizing a “Where’s Brutus” event.

– Sports –

Marcie and Tyler Coach baseball, basketball, football, and volleyball. Thank you to all the players and parents for making 2018 an unforgettable year in sports!

Thank You Mecosta County for Voting us #1!

Historic Downtown Big Rapids

Tyler Schuberg, CIC Principal

Diane Leichty

Commercial Sales

Marcie Schuberg Sales

Emily Robison Sales

Gail Jacobs

Account Manager

Marisa Johnston

Account Manager

Nedra Neumann Accountant

www.schubergagency.com • OFFICE: (231) 796-5881 • FAX: (231) 796-5022

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I T R O R L U O B C L O E Thank You Mecosta County for Voting El Burrito 2nd Favorite Customer Service Kara Csernai 2nd Favorite Server/Waitress

15238 Isabella Dr., Big Rapids • 231-796-8704

Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Us “Favorite Landlord”

Big thanks to Mecosta County

for voting us peoples choice two years in a row!

We have had a very eventful year and are very excited to serve you in the upcoming year!

Call Today!

231-796-6329

www.silvernailrealty.com Sue Glatz, GRI, CRB, ABR, Broker/Owner Salespersons: Terry Weaver, Katy VanCuren Property Management • Land Contracts “Helping Buyers & Sellers for over 50 years”

Sue Glatz

Katy VanCuren

SILVERNAIL REALTY 17810 205th Ave., Suite #1 - Big Rapids, MI 49307

Loni Sprague Dezigns with Loni LLC

819 North State Street Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-598-9194

dezignswithloni.imprintableapparel.com

– 1st Place – Brower Park

THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY! For voting our parks 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place!

– 3rd Place – School Section Park – 2nd Place – Paris Park Cabin rentals available

231-832-3246

Online reservations accepted! www.MecostaCountyParks.com

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Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Us Your Favorite Lumber Company!

The Lee Family Thanks You For Voting Lee’s Auto Wash

For Favorite Car Wash!

14493 NORTHLAND DR., BIG RAPIDS (JUST SOUTH OF FSU ICE ARENA)

OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 8AM - 6PM • SUNDAY 9AM - 4PM

CALL 796-5314

Thank you Mecosta County for voting

WENDY FOWLER

from WEST MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION

your Favorite Teller !

Stop in and see why we are consistently voted Mecosta County’s #1 130 South 3rd Ave.

Big Rapids Big rapids Cash & Carry www.brcc.doitbest.com

Fax: 231-796-6440

Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us #1 Floor covering Store

Big Rapids

14150 Northland Dr. Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-796-2700

South end of Big Rapids

• Checking • Savings • Loans

231-796-3595

Find us on Facebook or visit our website to learn more!

• Mortgages • Mobile Banking

Simply Better Since 1956 825 Division • Big Rapids, MI 49307

(231) 796-6256 • Fax: (231) 796-4756 www.WestMichiganCU.com

Stop in and let our knowledgeable staff work with you today.

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Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Steve Jones Construction as Favorite Contractor 1215 Maple St Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: (231) 796-5980

jbentley@stevejonesconstuctioninc.com

State Street Hardware • OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT •

Sales & Service Experts

Thank you for voting us Mecosta County’s #1 Hardware Store for 8 years in a row!

Visit State Street Hardware for all your hardware & small engine needs!

Over 67 years of continued support is why we are here and a success!

231-796-8122

614 North State Street on Business 131 in Big Rapids

T

Drain Docto e h r

Drain Line Cleaning & Plumbing Repair

Thank You For Voting The Drain Doctor People’s Choice For Best Plumber In Mecosta County!

(231) 796-9800 • Big Rapids, MI 49307

WE APPRECIATE YOU MECOSTA COUNTY Thank you Mecosta County for voting us: 1st for Favorite Burger & Favorite Lunch 2nd for Favorite Bar & Independent Restaurant 3rd for Favorite Soup & Favorite Steak!

Historic Downtown Big Rapids • 109 N. Michigan Ave. Monday - Saturday 11am to Midnight

231-796-5333

Thank You Mecosta County for Voting JCP Your Favorite Men’s Clothing Store and 2nd place for Women’s Clothing!

We Appreciate Your Business!

125 S. Michigan Ave • Big Rapids, MI

231-796-3538

Thank You Mecosta County for voting Phil Currie Favorite Auctioneer!

Curries AuCtion serviCe/ AuCtion House 717 Sheridan • Big Rapids, MI

231-349-0533

WWW.CURRIEAUCTION.COM

Thank You for Voting Us Favorite Heating/Cooling Contractor

20960 19 Mile Rd. • Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: 231-796-3717

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Thank You Mecosta County for making us your favorite FISH FRY!

Favorite Church

Open to the Public!

St. Mary-St. Paul Parish of Big Rapids

Served EVERY FRIDAY, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Prime Rib Also Available

(231) 796 5202

Eagles Aerie #2535

1009 Marion Ave. Big Rapids

Open Daily for Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

18361 16 Mile Road (Chippewa Lake Rd.) • Big Rapids

231-796-6453

Brian and I appreciate your Business and Friendship. Thank You! #1 Favorite Locally Owned Business #1 Favorite Place for Sweets & Treats #2 Favorite Place to get Ice Cream

118 North Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, Michigan

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Gratitude Is Our Favorite Attitude

Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Baker’s Management your Favorite Accounting firm.

Baker’s Baker’s Management Management Service Service 119W.W. Grand Traverse 119 Grand Traverse BigRapids Rapids, Big MI MI

P: (231)796.3754 P: • T: (888)834.1040 F: (231)796.3430 Email: info@bakersmanagement.com F: (231) 796.3430 • T: (888) 834.1040 Web: www.bakersmanagement.com

(231) 796.3754

Email: info@bakersmanagement.com Web: www.bakersmanagement.com

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TWODAYS DAYS ONLY ONLY TWO Friday February 1st & Saturday February 2nd Friday February 1st—Saturday February 2nd

Thank You Mecosta County FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE FOR THE 7 7TH YEAR IN A ROW!

EXTRA

10% OFF

ALMOST EVERYTHING

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED BY SCOTT & TAMMY WEAVER

14305 Northland Dr. • Big Rapids, MI • 231.796.7406 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

BY SCOTT & TAMMY WEAVER Sunday-10am-5pm • Monday-Saturday-8am-7pm

14305 NORTHLAND DR, BIG RAPIDS 231�796�7406

*Exclusuins apply. See the Details Section.

Offers good 2/1/19 & 2/2/19 only.

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Thank You Mecosta County!

Thank you for voting

The Rock Café

as your #1 Favorite Buffet of the Year

Thank You for voting us Mecosta County’s People’s Choice for Favorite Carpet Cleaner and 2nd Place for Disaster Restoration Service!

• Residential Cleaning • Commercial Cleaning • Disaster Restoration • Janitorial Services ServiceMaster Cleaning and Restoration by SMA 9415 Northland Dr. • Stanwood, MI

231.823.8300 • 888.364.1188 www.svmadv.com

WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

Thank you Mecosta County for giving DP Tire the opportunity to serve you for the past 21 years and voting us #1 for Tires!

604 N. State Street • Big Rapids, MI

(231) 592-8000

ferris.edu/dining/menus Diningad@ferris.edu (231) 591-2206 @ferrisdining

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Thank you Mecosta County for a wonderful 15 years!

We look forward to keeping your bellies & hearts full for many more years to come!

Breakfast Specials • #1 • #2 • #3 • #4

Mon.-Fri. 7am-11am only $4.49 coffee included

2 Eggs, 2 links, 1 patty or 2 bacon or ham with 1 toast Dar’s Special (Chef’s Choice) 2 Cakes with 2 links, 1 patty, 2 bacon or ham Cecil’s Breakfast (Hash Browns topped with gravy & cheese with 1 egg, 1 toast) Additional Chart for English Muffin, Texas Toast & Dollar Cakes

Every Wednesday! $2.00 BURGER $2.25 CHEESEBURGER

Add a Fry, Hot Chipster or Cup of Soup for a buck Additional Item Charge Bacon $1.50 • Olive $.50 • Egg $.50 • Deluxe $.25 Add extra Patty $1.50

BURGE WEDNE R S 11:00-2DAY! :00

Wild Rose Café 708 Maple St. • Big Rapids, MI (East of Curries BP Gas Station)

(231) 796-2477

The Wise Choice!

PDS Tri-County Phone Book has been chosen Mecosta County’s

FAVORITE TELEPHONE BOOK! Thank You Mecosta County!

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Thank You Mecosta County for making us your favorite Excavators!

We C a n D ig It!

MORNINGSTAR ENTERPRISES, INC. Trucking & Excavation

Residential & Commercial Site Development Fill Sand – Topsoil Snow Removal • Salt/Sand Available Recycled Concrete & Asphalt

SZOT’S

231-796-7263

NICKEL BELL BAR

732 N. State St. • Big Rapids • 231-796-2353

THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY FOR CHOOSING US! • Favorite Bar • Favorite Soup • Favorite bartender: Deb Conard and Roxanne Frank #2 favorite lunch #2 favorite Burger #2 favorite sports bar

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231.679.6591

• tysontaxidermy@gmail.com

Lawn Care & Landscaping

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

MECOSTA COUNTY’S BEST TAXIDERMIST! Thank you for voting us People’s Choice for Lawn Care Service and Snow Plow Removal

Shoulder Mounts • Horn Plaques • European Mounts • Lifesize

Jeff Tyson

COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL AND YARD CLEAN UP Tree Trimming • Wood Chipping • Stump Grinding

COMPETITIVE PRICING!

21960 Northland Dr. Paris, MI 49338

Metron...

(231) 796-4956 Paris, MI 49338

the faster way to get back to the things you love!

reaching your therapy goals faster than the national average

Make Metron of Big Rapids your choice for Short-term ta s o c e Rehab ou M y ron t k e n a M h T ng

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www.metronhealth.com Call today for a tour of our facility...

231-796-2631

2018 Mecosta County People's Choice Nursing Home

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Thank You

Mecosta County...

For Voting VanDrie Home Furnishings the 2018 Mecosta County People’s Choice for Favorite Furniture Store.

Twice Is Nice Resale and Consignment Shop

We Buy, Sell and Consign Furniture and Home Decor. Buy one get one free on all clothing and home decor!

Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us your favorite consignment shop!

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F e n O t e G e n O Buy details See manager for M-F 10:30-6:00pm Sat 10:30-4:00pm Closed Sundays

WE PICK UP & BUY FURNITURE, WE DELIVER 14261 Northland Dr., Big Rapids

231-250-3475

Join Us On Facebook At Twice Is Nice Resale & Consignment Shop

Thank you Mecosta County for choosing us Favorite Towing company Favorite Gas station 2nd Favorite convenient store 2nd Favorite car wash 3rd Favorite Cashier Pat Currie Back Row: Tom Parker, Sandra Welch, Pat Currie, Mark Machin, Bryan Holm, Adam Currie. Front Row: Jesse Buffmyer, Allen Slagter, Matt Currie, Eric Steffens, Anna Adrianse, Dylan Yore, Brent Gunderman-Lake.

Family Owned Since 1948

• Organic Milk

• Tires

• Ebels Meats

• Radiators

• Groceries • Automotive Fluids • Snow Supplies • 24hr Towing • ATM Inside

• Bang Energy Drinks • Amoco Fuels • Touchless Car Wash • Hot Food • Popcorn

• Peterson’s Steaks & Burgers • LP Gas • Off-Road Diesel • Kersone • Fresh Cookies

231 .796. 5351 • 620 Maple St., Big Rapids

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Thank You Mecosta County for Voting Loretta Hays as Favorite Hair Stylist and E&M Hair Salon as your runner up for Best Salon.

Your love and continued support is greatly appreciated.

#habitatlovesmecostacounty VOTED #1 RESALE SHOP Mecosta County Loves Habitat ReStore and we Love Mecosta County!

Downtown Big Rapids • 223 S. Michigan Ave.

231-598-9441

Labor of l ve

Thank You MecosTa counTY For VoTing PeTe’s cleaners Your FaVoriTe DrY cleaners!

#habitatlovesmecostacounty

By shopping, donating and volunteering at our ReStore, you are helping us to assist families in our community with critical home repairs and homeownership opportunities.

Thank you from: Darin, Ashley, and Jason

Donations accepted during working hours Tuesday-Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-3

Pete’s Cleaners

115 Hemlock • Big Rapids

(231) 796-3755

or CALL FOR PICK UP TODAY 231-629-8700

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Brett Ofiara stays active during the winter by lifting weights at TNT Gym and Tanning in downtown Big Rapids. In addition to working out at a gym, options for people to get exercise when the weather is cold include walking or participating in group recreation programs through the city of Big Rapids such as water aerobics or tai chi. (Pioneer photo/Taylor Fussman)

LANSING — Gov.-elect Gretchen Whitmer announced a large batch of cabinet appointments Thursday, including the key person who will carry out her primary campaign promise to “Fix the Damn Roads.”

Paul Ajegba, a 28-year employee of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), will lead the agency that Whitmer hopes will be able to invest billions of dollars into the state’s crumbling roads and bridges.

“I’m really excited for the opportunity to lead the department and help carry out one of her main campaign goals, which is to fix the roads,” said Ajegba, who started at MDOT in the engineering development program and rose to become metro region engineer.

“With 28 years of experience, I bring a lot of knowledge to this issue.”

Another key appointment — Liesl Eichler Clark — will lead the state Department of Environmental Quality, which has been buffeted over the last four years by the Flint water crisis, in which the city, under the direction of a state-appointed emergency manager, switched the city’s water supply from

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Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Meijer Big Rapids People’s Choice for #1 Favorite Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Produce, Cashier and place to purchase meat

REWARDS TO SAVE MORE!

15400 Waldron Way • Big Rapids

THANK YOU MECOSTA COUNTY! We are honored to have been awarded People’s Choice in Disaster Restoration again.

Thank you so much for your business and support. We are grateful to serve such a fantastic community!

Water Damage • Mold Remediation Fire/Smoke Damage • Complete Rebuilds (231) 796-9187

completecleaninginc.com

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“Helping people sleep since 1980”

Mecosta County’s ONLY Locally Owned & Operated Oil & Propane Company

Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Michael Oil & Propane People’s Choice for Favorite Propane Supplier

Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Us Your Favorite Place to Purchase Mattresses!

MICHAEL

Bring this ad in for a chance to win a $100 gift Certificate!

Drawing to be held on 2/28/19.

OIL & PROPANE

We Appreciate Your Business!!

21226 Perry St., Big Rapids

231-796-4455 Mon. - Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5

1244 W. Main St., Fremont

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1948 18655 Northland Dr., Old U.S. 131, Big Rapids

231-924-6510 Mon. - Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. Closed

www.thebedroomcenter.com

1-800-348-1367 • 231-796-8681

Thank You for Voting Us Favorite Dealership for New Car Sales BUICK

CHEVROLET

Congratulations - Betten Baker Staff

GMC

Congratulations Phil Currie for Favorite New Car Salesperson

Over 1000 Used Cars Available! at www.bettenbaker.com 2 Big Rapids Locations With 7 Brands!

14120 Northland Dr • Big Rapids, MI

Perry

Northland

US 131

Betten Baker

(231) 796-7681

14061 Northland Drive • Big Rapids

231-796-2651

Betten Baker