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Best of Morgan County 2023

The people have spoken!

These pages recognize some of the best people, places and organizations that make Morgan County a wonderful place to live. They were selected by those who use and know them best: the people of Morgan County.

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Food, Drink and Entertainment

Best Burger

Winner: Cables Pub & Grill

Classic American food for over 20 years. 431 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-6144, https://www.cablesgrill.com/

Runner Up: The Mav Kitchen & Tap House, 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-

Best Breakfast

Winner: Home Plate

Mexican and American food; breakfast served all day. 19719 US-34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4416; 306 Edmunds St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2124. https://www.facebook.com/profile.

php?id=100063738724323

Runner Up: Drovers Culinary Cafe, 28601 US-34, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-4218

Honorable Mention: Acapulco Bay, 204 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO

9482, https://www.themavtaphouse.com/

Honorable Mention: Morgan Lanes, 300 E Railroad Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1856, https://www morganlanes com/

Friends and food at Cables Pub & Grill

Enjoy delicious burgers, gourmet pizza, fresh sandwiches and meal-sized salads at this long time favorite spot, located in Fort Morgan for 25 years

Watch your team win on one of the big screen TVs with friends and order a pint We have over 25 local and national brews and a full service bar so everyone can celebrate

Best Burrito

Winner: Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant

Hearty Mexican fare, including breakfast burritos and signature green chile. 901 W Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-2214, https://eatatsantiagos.com/

Runner Up: El Jacal Mexican Grill, 903 Main St #2089, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1115;

Best Dessert

Winner: Slavinka Food

Delicious, authentic baked goods, serving the greater Morgan region 208 Clayton St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-467-6776, https:// www facebook com/

SlavinkaFood

Runner Up: The Mav Kitchen & Tap House, 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9482, https://www.themavtaphouse.com/

Honorable Mention: Dairy Queen, 1224 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8676438, https://www. dairyqueen.com/

301 Edison St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2247; http://www.eljacalbarandgrill.com/

Honorable Mention: Home Plate, 19719 US-34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4416; 306 Edmunds St, Brush, CO 80723, 970842-2124

Best Coffee

Winner: Peppy Coffee Co.

Drive-through coffee shop with extensive menu of offerings. 1002 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-7800

Runner Up: Willow Coffee and Bake Shop, 921 Edison St, Brush,

Best French Fries

Winner: The Mav Kitchen & Tap House

CO 80723, 970-842-4926, https:// www.willowcoffee.co/

Honorable Mention: Ziggi’s Coffee, 17556 Co Rd 20, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. 970-542-7181, https:// www.ziggiscoffee.com/

Unpretentious American restaurant serving pizza, burgers & sandwiches, plus wine & cocktails. 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9482, https://www.themavtaphouse.com/

Runner Up: Morgan Lanes, 300

E Railroad Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1856, https://www. morganlanes.com/

Honorable Mention: McDonald’s, 1035 Colorado Ave, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2717, https://www. mcdonalds.com/

PHOTO COURTESY OF SLAVINKA FOOD FACEBOOK

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MAV FACEBOOK

Best Morgan County Event

Winner: Bobstock

Two-day music festival held the second full weekend in July at Fort Morgan’s Glen Miller Park Free admission https://bobstockmusicfestival com/ Runner Up: Fall Harvest Car Show, https://fallharvestcarshow. org/

Honorable Mention: Brush Rodeo, Ellsworth St, Brush, CO 80723, https://www.brushcolo. com/visitors/events.php

BRIAN PORTER THE FORT MORGAN TIMES

Mickey Thomas, foreground, and the band Starship highlighted the 2022musical lineup at Bobstock

Best Margarita, Best Tacos

Winner: El Jacal Mexican Grill

Serving the real flavors of Mexico, everything fresh the way you want it 903 Main St #2089, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1115, 301 Edison St , Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2247, http://www eljacalbarandgrill.com/

Runner Up for Best Margarita: Casa Patron, 1215 W Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-370-2900, https://www.casapatronmorgan. com/

Honorable Mention for Best Mar-

Best Pizza

Winner: Domino's Pizza

Wide range of pizzas and a variety of other dishes and sides 1107 W Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8673030, https://www dominos com/

Runner Up: The Mav, 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9482, https:// www.themavtaphouse.com/

Honorable Mention: Papa Murphy’s, 625 E Platte Ave Unit A, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-0809, https:// order.papamurphys.com/

garita: The Mav, 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-5429482, https://www themavtaphouse com/

Runner Up for Best Tacos: San Miguel Restaurant, 322 Ensign St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-4278848, https://fortmorganfood.com/

Honorable Mention for Best Tacos: Santiago’s, 901 W Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8672214, https://eatatsantiagos.com/

Best Place to Eat, Best Steak

Winner: The Flame Steakhouse

Local steakhouse serving hand cut steaks and grilled chicken 14424 US34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-3702696, https://steakhousefortmorgan com/

Runner Up for Best Place to Eat: Home Plate, 19719 US-34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4416; 306 Edmunds St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-8422124.

Honorable Mention for Best Place to Eat: Drovers Culinary Cafe, 28601 US-34, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-4218

Runner Up for Best Steak: Drovers Culinary Cafe, 28601 US-34, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-4218

Honorable Mention for Best Steak: The Mav, 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9482, https:// www.themavtaphouse.com/

Coldest Beer in Town

Winner: The Club Tap

Open seven days a week, 365 days a year since 2004. 212 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO, 80701, 970867-5423, https://www.facebook. com/theclubtap/

Runner Up: The Queen Lounge,

112 W Kiowa Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-9945, https://www. facebook.com/queenloungefortmorgan/

Honorable Mention: The Mav, 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9482, https://www. themavtaphouse.com/

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FLAME FACEBOOK PAGE

Best Ag Equipment or Supply Store

Winner: Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply

Ranch supply store for animal feed and tack, tools, clothing and shoes, hardware, fencing and garden gear 1207 W Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 8070, 970-5421515, https://www.murdochs.com/ stores/fort-morgan/

Runner Up: High Plains Cattle Supply & Armory, 29576 US-6,

Best Bank /Financial Institution

Winner: Bank of Colorado

This community-focused bank has been serving the needs of Coloradans for over 100 years A full-service financial institution with a full suite of products. 529 Main St Ste 101, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-9497; https://www. bankofcolorado.com/

Runner Up: FMS Bank, 520 Sherman St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3319, https://fmsbank. com/

Honorable Mention: Farmers State Bank of Brush, 200 Clayton St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-5101, https://www.fsbbrushakron.com/

Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-9820, https://hpcattlesupply com/

Honorable Mention: 21st Century Equipment, 20911 E Platte Ave U S 34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-9434, https://www.21stcenturyequipment.com/locations/fort-morgan/

Best Auto Parts Store

Winner: Central Auto Parts

NAPA Auto Parts is your source for quality automotive parts for your car or truck. Find the right vehicle battery, brakes, filters, headlights, wipers and other parts needed to get your job done They also stock tools, equipment and many other items for cars, heavyduty trucks, boats, RVs and tractors 1001 W Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. 970-867-2449, https://www.napaonline.com/

Runner Up: NAPA University Auto Parts, 1305 Edison St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2809, https:// www.napaonline.com

Best Assisted Living / Nursing Home

Winner: Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center

Progressive, faith-based community that provides person-centered care and to support the well-being and growth of those they serve. 122 Hospital Rd, Brush, CO 80723, 970842-2861, https://www.ebenezercares.org/

Runner Up: Valley View Villa, 815 Fremont Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-8261, https://lcca. com/locations/co/valley-view-villa/

Honorable Mention: The Har-

mony Home, 1640 E Riverview Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970867-5336

Best Goods and Services

Best Computer Service

Winner: Gertge Technology

Founded in January 2011 to fill the gap in local information technology services 109 Clayton St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-6500, https://www gertgetech com/

Runner Up: The Brush Geek, 25265 County Rd T5, Brush, CO 80723, 719-649-3739, http://thebrushgeek com/

Best Eyewear Store

Winner: Kiowa Eye Care Center

Offers comprehensive eye care services and in-demand lenses and frames to Fort Morgan and the surrounding communities. 529 Saunders Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3937, https:// kiowaeyecare.com/

Runner Up: Hertneky Vision

Best Car Dealer

Winner: McDonald Toyota

The local Toyota dealer is part of the McDonald Automotive Group and has been serving Colorado since 1965 They guarantee customer satisfaction 1209 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8671400, https://www mcdonaldtoyotafortmorgan.com/

Runner Up: Akron Auto, 700 W Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1243, https://www akronautofm com/

Honorable Mention: Morgan County Motors, 202 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8670807, https://www.morgancounty-

Source, 212 Cameron St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-5166, https:// hertnekyvisioncare.com/

Honorable Mention: Fort Morgan Eye Care, 1100 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3046, https://www.fortmorganeyecare. com/

Best Pet Services

Winner: Pets R People Too

Locally owned and family operated pet shop, serving the area since 1994. 835 E Platte Ave #B, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4860, https://petsrpeopletoo.net/

Runner Up: Mutts and Pups Grooming, 220 Clayton St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-467-5445, https:// www facebook com/Mutts-PupsGrooming-LLC-102028557932505/

Honorable Mention: Fort Morgan Veterinary Clinic, 1215 E Burlington Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-9477, https://fortmorganvetclinic.com/

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Best Goods and Services

Best Furniture Store

Winner: Furniture Mart

Furniture Mart Colorado provides affordable furniture and friendly service, with a sales staff that are experts in the field of furniture 505 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4609, https://

Best Gift Shop

Winner: All About U

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Runner Up: Better Sleep Store, 224 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5811, http://www thebettersleepstorefm com/

Over 5,000 square feet of floor space makes them a one-stop gift shop and women’s boutique. The shop offers all seasons of gift-giving, a large selection of specialty foods, hand-dipped chocolates, bath and body, a men’s selection of gifts and hygiene products, baby and kids, women’s clothing and accessories as well as custom-made gift baskets 313 Main St, Fort

Morgan, CO 80701, 970-842-2042, https://www.allaboutucolorado. com/

Runner Up: Flower Petaler, 322 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-0955, http://www.flowerpetalerftmorgan.com/

Honorable Mention: Obsessions, 119 Clayton St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-7680

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Best Goods and Services

Best Medical Facility

Winner: East Morgan County Hospital

The staff at this Banner Health hospital cares deeply about the people of the community Many patients come to EMCH because they know the physicians, staff members and volunteers and have common ties to the community. 2400 Edison

St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-6200, bannerhealth com

Runner Up: St Elizabeth Hospital, 1000 Lincoln St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3391, https:// www.centura.org/

Best Nail Salon

Winner: DD Nail Spa

Full-service nail salon, offering manis, pedis, acrylics, kids’ services, eyelash extensions and waxing. 625 West Platte Avenue, suite : C, Fort Morgan, CO 8070, 970-8670800, https://www facebook com/ profile php?id=100063467953389

Runner Up: Dawn Perez, The Brush Hair Company, 303 Edi-

Best Hair Salon / Barber Shop

Winner: City Barber Shop & Color Parlor

A modern barbershop for today’s ladies and gents. 219 Clayton St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-8422287, https://www.facebook.com/ citybarbershopbrushco/

Runner Up: HairPhix, 805 Main

St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970380-0578, http://www.hairphixsalon.com/

Honorable Mention: Shear Creations, 806 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-1633

son St, Brush, CO, 80723, 970842-4663, https://www.facebook. com/people/Brush-Hair-Company/100065643216427/

Honorable Mention: Le Nails, 117 W Beaver Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-6419, https://www facebook com/lenailsfortmorgan/

Best Hardware Store

Winner: Ackley Building Center

Lumber, hardware, building materials, and flooring there’s no place Brush contractors and do-it-yourselfers trust more 1402 Mill St, Brush, CO 80723, 970842-4832, https://www acehardware com/

Runner Up: Ackley Ace Hard-

ware, 1000 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3303, https://www.acehardware.com/

Honorable Mention: Country Hardware, 218 Main St, Wiggins, CO 80654, 970-483-7312, http:// www countrydoitbesthardware com/

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Best Goods and Services

Best New Business

Winner: Wing Spot

Chicken wings, fries and more, at The Block in Fort Morgan and Brush Livestock in Brush 19592 E 8th Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-747-5363; 29870 US-6, Brush, CO 80723, 970-458-0129, http:// wingspotco com/

Runner Up: Books on Main, 302 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-370-2094, http://www.thebooksonmain.com/

Honorable Mention: Ziggi’s Coffee, 17556 Co Rd 20, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. 970-542-7181, https:// www.ziggiscoffee.com/

Best Place to Work Out

Winner: Star Athletic Club

Providing Morgan County with a well-equipped, safe and comfortable environment in which to train in all kinds of weather, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. 16348 MCR 19, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970867-4806, https://www.starathleticclub.com/

Runner Up: Body Firm, 721 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-0180, http://bodyfirmfm. com/

Honorable Mention: Fort Morgan Fieldhouse, 1239 E Kiowa Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-5423921, http://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/

PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK COM/ WINGSPOTLLC

Best Goods and Services

Best Vehicle Repair Shop

Winner: All Pro Automotive

Specializing in auto repair, auto maintenance, and automotive computer diagnostic service 17192 N Frontage Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-1990.

Best Place to Buy Flowers /Plants

Winner: Edward’s Flowerland

Northeast Colorado’s largest lawn and garden and nursery center, as well as a full-service florist. 201 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3959, https://www. edwardsflowerland.com/

Runner Up: The Flower Petaler, 322 Main St Fort Morgan, CO

80701, 970-867-095, 5https://www. flowerpetalerftmorgan.com/

Honorable Mention: Dunker’s Garden Center, 1406 Edison St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-8425861, https://www.facebook.com/ dunkersgardencenter/

Runner Up: Cyclone Diesel and

Auto Repair, 210 E Burlington Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-4274726, http://cyclonerepair com/

Honorable Mention: D&L Auto Service, 120 S Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5475

Best Place to Get Body Art

Winner: Americana Custom Tattoo Parlor

Tattoos and piercings in downtown Fort Morgan. 201 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8672316, https://www facebook com/ americanaoutwest/

Runner Up: Timeless Tattoos, 112 Clayton Street, Brush, CO, 80723, 970-842-7168, https://

w w w.fa cebook .com/prof ile. php?id=100054619441558

Honorable Mention: Ink’d Out, 606 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-8286, https:// www facebook com/INKDOUTTATTOO/

Best Pharmacy / Drug Store

Winner: B&B Pharmacy

Locally owned, and the first and only telepharmacy in Colorado, B&B Drug offers a wide range of services customized to help you meet all of your medical needs. Inside Brush Grocery Kart, 1302 Edison St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-8422416, https://www bandbpharmacybrush com/

Runner Up: Walgreens, 111 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9345, https://www walgreens com/

Honorable Mention: Safeway, 620 W Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-3027, https:// local.pharmacy.safeway.com/safeway/co/fort-morgan/620-w-platteave.html

Best Faces and Places

Best Attorney

Winner: Andrew McClary

Andrew McClary of McClary Law Office has 40 years experience in commercial real estate, wills and probate, estate and other legal matters 507 Warner St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970867-5621

Runner Up: Raymond M. Laws, PC , 811 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-743-3200

Honorable Mention: Jeff Wells, 827 Maple St, Fort Morgan, CO, 80751 970-743-3040, https://www wellslawfirmllc com/

Best Bartender

Winner: Dan Lehman, The Club Tap

212 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5423, https://www. facebook.com/theclubtap/

Runner Up: Christine, The Club Tap

Best Business that Gives Back, Best Customer Service

Winner: Hertneky Vision Source

Honorable Mention: Yesenia, The Mav, 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9482, https://www.themavtaphouse. com/

Best Chiropractor

Winner: Dr. Leif Stephens, Proactive

Since 2012, Dr Stephens has helped local patients take control of their health while moving them from a reactive lifestyle, to an active lifestyle through innovative treatments methods. 329 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970458-5216

Runner Up: Joe Corsentino, Corsentino Chiropractic, 209 State St # 2, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5599

Honorable Mention: Douglas S. Jones, D.C., Morgan County Chiropractic, 1705 W. Edison St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-3830

Best Civic Club

Winner: Brush Lions Club

The Brush Lions Club, part of Lions Club International, meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at Brush Municipal Golf Course at Petteys Park. https://www.facebook.com/BrushLions/

Runner Up: Fort Morgan Elks

Lodge, 430 State St , Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-6711, https:// www.facebook.com/FortMorganElks/

Honorable Mention: Sunrise Optimist Club, https://www.facebook.com/FortMorganColoradoSunriseOptimist/

Since 1997, Hertneky Vision Source has been the leader and preferred provider of quality vision care products and personalized optometric services to patients in Brush and the surrounding areas. The doctors use only the most advanced, state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and eye care products available. 212 Cameron St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-5166, https:// hertnekyvisioncare.com/

Runner Up for Best Business that Gives Back: Smirk’s, 17601 US-34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-7620202, https://smirks.com/

Honorable Mention Best Business that Gives Back: Mark Hough

Edward Jones, 513 Main St. Ste A, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-5423048, https://www. edwardjones.com/ us-en/financial-advisor/mark-hough

Runner Up for Best Customer Service: Bank of Colorado Fort Morgan, 529 Main St Ste 101, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970867-9497; https://www.bankofcolorado.com/

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Honorable Mention for Best Customer Service: Mark Hough Edward Jones

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Best Faces and Places

Best Local Artist

Winner: Ann Iungerich

Fort Morgan artist Ann Iungerich is known throughout northeast Colorado for her artistry in acrylic painting She is passionate about creating art and helping others discover their creative side. https://www.facebook.

Best Financial Planner

com/artwithann/ Runner Up: Pat Ehrlich, https:// www patsamples-ehrlich com/ Honorable Mention: Sue Hodgson, https://www suesfineart com/

Best Elected Official

Winner: Bob Sagel

Bob Sagel is the Morgan County Treasurer and Public Trustee. 231 Ensign St., P.O. Box 593, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-3518, https://morgancounty.colorado. gov/treasurer-and-public-trustee

Runner Up: Morgan County Sheriff Dave Martin, 801 E. Beaver Ave , Fort Morgan, CO 8070, 970-

Winner: Tim Guggenmos

Tim Guggenmos has been with Edward Jones since 1988 He focuses on wealth strategies, estate and legacy strategies, entrepreneurs and business owners, retirement income strategies, insurance and annuities and charitable giving. 228 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-2441, https://www. edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/timothy-guggenmos

Edward Jones

Runner Up: Mark Hough Edward Jones, 513 Main St Ste A, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-5423048, https://www.edwardjones. com/us-en/financial-advisor/markhough

Honorable Mention: Wes Cable Edward Jones, 611 Edison St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-2252, https://www.edwardjones.com/ us-en/financial-advisor/wes-cable

542-3445, http:// www.morgansheriff.net/

Honorable Mention: Brush Mayor Dana Sherman, h t t p s : / / w w w . brushcolo.com/

Best Government Employee

Winner: Duane Bristol

Duane Bristol is a Journeyman lineman for the City of Fort Morgan Light & Power Department. 710 E Railroad Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-4350, https:// www.cityoffortmorgan.com/264/

Utility-Billing Runner Up: Matt Underwood,

Best Massage Therapist

Winner: Kendra Felzien, The Body Shoppe

Specializing in massage therapy, neuro-muscular therapy, pre-natal/pregnancy massage, reflexology, sports massage and Swedish massage. 221 Clayton St., Brush, CO 80723, 970-370-1867

Runner Up: Mindy Stover, Serenity Palms Massage Therapy, 220

Clayton St , Brush, CO 80723, 970571-1995

Honorable Mention: Maria Vasquez, 909 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-768-6288, https://morganmassagetherapy. com/

Superintendent of Fort Morgan Parks, Golf & Cemetery, 970-3706576, https://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/340/Parks-Department

Honorable Mention: Carrie Carlson, AP/AR technician for City of Fort Morgan, https://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/

Best Golf Course

Winner: The Course at Petteys Park

A golf gem in Eastern Colorado, Brush Municipal Golf Course at Petteys Park is a 9-hole public course full of beauty and plenty of challenge. Opening in 1971 as Bunker Hill Country Club, thousands have played and came back again for more of the best 9-hole

Best Emergency Responder

Winner: Travis Freeman, Morgan County Ambulance

course in Eastern Colorado 2301 West Mill St, Brush, CO 80723, 970-842-5470, https://petteysparkgolf.com/

Runner Up: Quail Dunes Golf Course, 17586 County Rd T5, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, (970) 867-5990, http://www.quaildunes.com/

Travis Freeman is director of Morgan County Ambulance Service Crews provide onscene Advanced Life Support care for an area of 1,296 square miles of Morgan County. 1000 E Railroad Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970542-3570, https://morgancounty.

colorado gov/ambulance-service

Runner Up: DJ Eicher, Fort Morgan Fire Department, 116 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-8672815, https://www cityoffortmorgan com/157/Fire-Department

Honorable Mention: Chief Loren Sharp, Fort Morgan Police Department, 901 E Beaver Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-5678, https://www.cityoffortmorgan. com/231/Police-Department

Bob Sagel

Travis Freeman

Best Faces and Places

Best Non-profit Organization

Winner: Kids at Their Best

Kids At Their Best is a self-sustaining leadership program that opens up a path out of poverty to college and career. 801 W. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970380-6096, https://www.kidsattheirbest.org/

Best Waitperson

Winner: Karen, Drovers Culinary Cafe

Drovers Culinary Cafe, 28601 US-34, Brush, CO 80723, 970842-4218

Runner Up: Morgan County Golden Stars, https://www facebook com/groups/1533243036887246/

Honorable Mention: Elevating Life Church, 16756 CR 18,, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-7383, http://www.elevatinglifechurch. com/

Best Teacher

Winner: Greg Ditter, Fort Morgan High School

Greg Ditter is a teacher and department head for the AG department at Fort Morgan High School.

Runner Up: Marci Sand-

ers, Beaver Valley Elementary School

Honorable Mention: Danica Farnik, Fort Morgan High School

We Understand Commitment

Runner Up: Torri Herrera, The Mav, 1409 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-542-9482, https://www.themavtaphouse.

com/

Honorable Mention: Lisa Heald, Brush McDonald’s, 1035 Colorado Ave, Brush, CO 80723, 970842-2717, https://www.mcdonalds. com/

Best Realtor/Broker

Winner: KC Sailsbery, Platte River Realty

KC has experience selling residential, commercial, and industrial properties. She greatly enjoys helping others with the sale and/or purchase of properties. 401 Main St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-1181, https:// www.kcsailsbery.com/

Runner Up: Deb El-

At Edward Jones, we deliver candid guidance and personalized investment strategies to help you plan for and realize the possibilities of your future – for you, your family and generations to follow.

rich, Coates Realty, 114 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-867-6770, https://coatesrealty.net/

Honorable Mention: Stacey Martindale, Cornerstone Brokers, 930 Main St #1, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, 970-380-3996, https://www.cornerstonebrokersllc com/agents

Greg Ditter

KC Sailsbery