Best of Jasper County 2018: Readers' Choice

2018 Winners The ballots are tallied

AUTOMOTIVE/TRANSPORTATION Best Auto Customer Service: Ed White’s Auto Sales Best Auto Repair Shop: Auto Works Best Car Salesperson: John Mercer - WIERS Best Car Wash: Family Express (all Jasper County locations) Best Detail Shop: Boissy’s Indiana Truck Accessories Best Luxury Car Dealer: Wiers ChevroletCadillac-GMC Best Muffler Shop: Hefners Best New Car Dealer: Fieldhouse Best Oil Change: Auto Works Best Paint & Body Shop: L&P Body Shop Best Parts & Supplies Store: Napa Auto PartsRensselaer Best Tire Store: CTS Tire Express Best Towing Service: CTS Tire Express Best Truck Dealer: Fieldhouse Best Used Car Dealer: Gene & Tony’s DeMotte Auto Sales DINING/ENTERTAINMENT Best “All Around” Restaurant: Royal Oak Family Restaurant Best BBQ: Jordy -N- Jax Best Bakery: Clauss Bakery& Cafe Best Bar/Club: The Station-Embers Best Breadsticks: Pizza Hut Best Bloody Mary: The Farmhouse Best Buffet: KFC Best Caterer: Subway Best Chicken: KFC Best Coffee: Willow Switch Best Dance Floor: Embers Venue Best Deli: Strack & Van Til Best Dessert: Busy Bee Best Drive-Thru: Dairy Queen - Rensselaer Best Entertainment Venue: Embers Best Fine Dining: Royal Oak Best Fish Fry: Knights of Columbus Best French Fries: McDonalds Best Garlic Bread: Pizza Hut Best Hamburger: SP-19 Best Happy Hour: Sprigz Best Hot Dog: Dairy Queen Best Ice Cream/Custard: Busy Bee Best Italian Cuisine: Marcella’s Best Karaoke: Sprigz Best Kid’s Menu: McDonalds Best Margaritas: SP-19 Best Mexican Cuisine: Ayda’s Best Milkshakes: Busy Bee Best Outdoor Dining: Station-Embers Best Oriental Cuisine: China Garden Best Pie: Clauss Bakery & Cafe Best Pizza: Rick’s Pizza Best Place for Kid’s Birthday Party: Bazz’s Roller Rink Best Place for Breakfast: Heather’s Diner Best Place for Lunch: The Homestead Best Place for Dinner: SP-19 Best Place to Play Bingo: American Legion Best Place to Play Pool: Northside Tavern Best Place to Watch a Sporting Event: Fenwick Farms Brewery Best Prime Rib: Bob & Connies R & P Best Salad Bar: Schimdy’s Best Steaks: Boundry Waters Best Tenderloin: Bob & Connies R & P Best Waiter/Waitress (Name & Location): Matt at Fenwick Farm Brewery Best Wings: Moonshiners HEALTHCARE/FITNESS Best Assisted Living/Nursing Home: Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village Best Chiropractor: Dr. Jennings Best Dentist: Dr. Balvich Best Family Doctor: Dr. Christopher Louck Best Hearing Aid Services: Miracle Ear Best Nurse: Sue Kaye Best Optometrist: Dr. Bayly Best Pharmacy: CVS Best Physician: Dr. Louck

★ AUTOMOTIVE ★ DINING/ENTERTAINMENT ★ HEALTHCARE ★ HOME SERVICES ★ LIFESTYLE/EDUCATION ★ RETAIL ★ PEOPLE ★ SERVICES HOME SERVICES Best Apartment Complex: Sayler Rentals Best Carpet Cleaning: Stanley Steemer Best Cleaning Company: Clean as a Whistle Best Electrician: Moore Electric Best Excavator: Von Excavating Best Heating & Cooling: Krooswyk Plumbing, Heating & A/C Best Lawn Care: Clark’s Cutting Edge Best Mortgage Company: Ruoff Mortgage Best New Home Construction: Myers Construction Best Painter: J&D Professional Painting Best Real Estate Agent: JoAnn McElfresh Jenkins Realty Best Real Estate Company: Jenkins Realty Best Remodeling Contractor: Steve’s Specialized Services Best Roofer: A & D Builders Best Snow Removal: Shanley’s Landscaping Best Tree Service: Culbreth’s Lawn & Tree Best Window Company: Kem’s Hardware LIFESTYLE/EDUCATION Best Campground: Acorn Oaks Best Church: St. Augustine Best Coach: Dan Yeager Best Dance/Gymnastics: Tumble Loving Care (TLC) Best Fitness Center: 24/7 Best Golf Course: Sandy Pines Best Philanthropic Organization: Jasper Foundation Best Place to Read a Book: Jasper County Public Library Best Place to take a Date: Fountain Stone Theatre Best Pre-school: Kougar Pride Best Private School: St. Augustine School Best School Administrator: Clarence Oudman (CCHS) Best Teacher-Elementary: Mike Sampson (KVSC) Best Teacher-Middle School: Melissa Ahler (RCSC) Best Teacher-High School: Ron Wamsley (CCHS) Best Volunteer-Individual: Stace Pickering RETAIL Best Ag/Implement Dealer: MacAllister Ag. Best Appliances: Fase-Kaluf TV & Appliances Best Bank/Credit Union: DeMotte State Bank Best Blueberry Farm: Fritts Blueberry Farm Best Carpet/Flooring: DeMotte Carpet Best Christmas Tree Farm: Henning’s Tree Farm Best Clothing Store: Threads Best Consignment/Thrift Shop: Jasper Junction Best Convenience Store: Family Express Best Copy/Print Shop: Campbell Printing Best Farm Supply: Smith’s Ace Farm Stores Best Flower/Garden Center: Brown’s Garden Shoppe & Floral Best Gift/Novelty Store: Willow Switch Best Graphics Company: Reinforcement Designs Best Grocery Store: Strack n Van Til Best Gun Shop: Jerry’s Gun Shop Best Hair Salon: The Hair Studio Best Insurance Company: Consolidated Insurance Best Jewelry Store: Oak Ridge Jewelry Best Lawn Mower Dealer: Andersons Outdoor Power Best Liquor Store: Red Baron Best Nail Salon: A New Beginning Best Overnight Lodging: Baymont Inn & Suites Best Place to buy a Cell Phone: Venture Wireless Best Place to buy Furniture: Greene’s Amish Furniture Best Place to buy Gasoline: Shorty’s Marathon, BPand Raceway Best Place to buy Hardware: Kem’s Hardware

Best Place to buy Meat: Yesteryear’s Best Place to buy Paint: DeMotte Ace Hardware Best Place to buy Pool Supplies: Sherman Pool Services Best Place to buy Produce: Tysen’s Best Place to get a Wedding Cake: Clauss Bakey & Cafe PEOPLE Best Auctioneer: Randy DeWees - Best Bid Auction Best Bank Teller: Renee Braasch- Alliance Bank Best Barber: Bob Bormann - Bob’s Hairport Best Bartender (Name & Location): Sarah Miller - SP19 Best EMT: Robert Peck - Prompt Ambulance Best Exterminator: Reliable Exterminators Best Financial Advisor: Brenda Goeken Edward Jones Best Fitness Instructor/Trainer: Josh Huff Solid Fitness Best Hair Stylist: Shyla Brown - The Cutting Room Best Insurance Agent: Loren Berenda Shelter Insurance Best Lawyer: Eric Beaver - Beaver & Beaver P.C. Best Local Musician/Band: Andrew Acuri Best Local Vocalists: Iroquois Valley Harmonizers Best Massage Therapist: Christine - Jennings Chiropractic Clinic Best Municipal Employee: Rensselaer Mayor Stephen A. Wood Best Nail Technician: Lisa Ohanis - The Sune Salon Best Office Assistant: Carly Parks - Jennings Chiropractic Clinic Best Photographer: Kelsey Tillema Photography Best Veterinarian: Dr. Rumsy - Stock Vets LLC SERVICES Best Accounting Firm: K. Duane Nelson, CPA Best Computer Repair: AVA+ Tech Best Dry Cleaner: Colonial Cleaners Best Equipment Rental: Superior Sales & Service Best Funeral Home: Jackson Funeral Home Best Internet Service Provider: Nitco Best Locksmith: Hoosier Locksmith Best Pet Grooming: The Spaw Best Storage: Sto & Loc Best Tanning Salon: Beautiful Inspirations Best Tax Service: K. Duane Nelson, CPA

The ballot that Viola Stone submitted was picked at random from the hundreds of submissions to win the $60 WalMart gift card. Congratulations Viola!

Special Publication of Rensselaer Republican and Kankakee Valley Post News July, 2018

A2: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

Best Consignment/Thrift Shop: Jasper Junction. David Salyer, Junelle Chops, Jennifer Shone, Clay Whaley

Best Carpet/Flooring: DeMotte Carpet.

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Best Print/Copy Shop: Campbell Printing. Bill Campbell

Best Ag Implement Dealer: MacAllister Ag. Josh Beedle, Matt McAdow

Best Place to take a Date: Fountain Stone Theater.

Craig Jackson, Eric Jackson

Best Flower/Garden Center: Brown’s Garden Shoppe & Floral. Deb Brown, Colin Stanley, Stacy Walker

Best Fish Fry: Knights of Columbus-Rensselaer. Steve Myers, Brian Egan, Dirk Wiener,Marty Park

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READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018: A3

Best Insurance Agent: Loren Brenda-Shelter Insurance

Best Parts Supply Store: Rensselaer Auto Parts-Napa. Rick Owens, Ralph Pizer, Issac Warren, Terri Dalton, Kenny Healey, Wally Brunton, Jayce Halligan

Best Nail Salon: A New Beginning. Gloria Baier, Angela Madson

Best Place for Kids Birthday Party: Bazz’s Roller Rink.

Ruth Pugh, Wanda Rayburn

Best Coffee & Best Novelty Store: The Willow Switch.

Christy Fleming, Peggy Smith

We would like to thank Clarence Oudman for his 43 years of teaching and administrative service to our schools!

We pray God blesses you with a wonderful retirement.

Best Hearing Aid Service: Miracle Ear. Cary Robertson, Hope Burnside

Thank you Jasper County for voting us Best Tire Store & Best Towing Service

Best Exterminator: Reliable Exterminators.

Jeff Vanderkolk

Best Wings: Moonshiners. Best Private School: St. Sue Cunningham, owner/ Augustine School. Ollie Rusk, 5th grader manager

Best Mortgage Company: Ruoff Mortgage. David Leeper

Best Place to Buy a Cell Phone: Venture Wireless.

Randall Barten

Best Church: St. Augustine Church. Kris Dobson, Youth Minister

Best Volunteer/Individual: Stace Pickering

Thank You for your votes as Best Municipal Employee Mayor Stephen A. Wood 124 S. Van Rensselaer St. • Rensselaer, IN 219-866-5212 www.cityofrensselaerin.com

Our staff would like to say Thank You Jasper County For Voting Us Best Insurance Agency

Consolidated Insurance

Thank You to our Customers and our Amazing Team!!

Call us today at 800-342-8214 or visit our website www.ciinsurance.com 118 W. Washington Rensselaer, IN 47978 (219) 866-5129

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A4: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

Best Place to Read a Book: Jasper County Public Libraries. Your Rensselaer Library Staff Best Insurance Agency: Consolidated Insurance. Lisa Houston, Gretchen Smith, Stace Pickering, Mandy Pickering, Maggie Frye

Best Place to Watch Sporting Event: Fenwick Farms Brewery. Sam Yacko, Mackenzie Meeks

Best Waiter/Waitress: Matt Smith (Fenwick Farms Brewery)

Best Buffet, Best Chicken: KFC. Maureen, Unsil, Kayla, Lenden—Rensselaer

Best Real Estate Agent: JoAnn McElfresh-Jenkins Realty Best Real Estate Company: Jenkins Realty. Noelle Weishaar, Dick Maxwell JoAnn McElfresh Best Storage: Sto & Loc

Best Overnight Lodging: Baymont Inn & Suites. “The Staff”

Thank You Jasper County for Voting us Best Family Doctor and Best Physician

Thank You Jasper County for voting The Hair Studio Best Hair Salon

Back row - left to right: Diana Nelson PSR, Lynn Grady PSR, Carrie Bell CMA. Front row - left to right: Wanda Gifford FNP-BC, Sharon Moore LPN, Jennifer Minter CPNP-FNP, Cindy Willey RN

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READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018: A5

Best RooferL A&D Builders. Darren Hamstra.

Best Place to Buy Produce: Tysen’s Grocery. Alex Sanchez, produce manager

Best Municipal Employee: Steve Wood, Mayor of Rensselaer

Best Veterinarian: Dr. Chris Ramsey, StockVets

Best Dessert, Best Ice Cream/Custard: Best Milkshake Busy Bee

Best Place for Lunch: The Homestead. Jody Bahler

Best Pharmacy: CVS. George Deardurff, Rensselaer

Best Liquor Store: Red Baron Liquors. Phyllis Wireman, Stephanie Luzadder

Best Philanthropic Organization: Jasper Foundation. Riley Hickman, Brienne Hooker, Grace Kindig

Best Lawyer: Eric Beaver, Beaver & Beaver PC

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Best Prime Rib, Best Tenderloin: Bob & Connies R&P. Connie & Bob Dowell

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Thank you Jasper County for voting us Best Auction Service three years in a row!

Thank you for voting us Best Parts & Supply Store

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Thank You for voting us Best Flower/Garden Center in Jasper County “Come Grow With Us”

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A6: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

Best Electrician: Kevin Moore, Moore Electric

Best Apartment Complex: Sayler Rentals

Best Lawn Care: Clark’s Cutting Edge. “The Crew”

Best Farm Supply: Smith Ace Farm Store. Kevin Smith

Best Caterer: Subway. Alexandra Amsler, Ann Majorins-Renssselaer

Best Caterer: Subway. Nicole Whitlock, Jay Woudema, Store Manager and Lawrence Vasques. Not pictured Jazeka Clair.

Best Optometrist: Dr. Nancy Bayly

Thank you for voting me Best Massage Therapist

Thank you for voting us Best Graphics Company In Jasper County “Quality where you need it!”

219-866-3009 1998 West Clark St. • Rensselaer, IN

Thank You Jasper County for voting us Best Ag/Implement Dealer 2018

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Thank You for voting us Best Exterminator in Jasper County

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Thank You Jasper County for voting us Best Carpet Cleaning

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4701 W 300 N - Rensselaer Locally Owned & Operated Over 20 years Greg & Paula McKnight, Owners Call today about all our specials!

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READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018: A7

Best Chiropractor: Dr. Steve Jennings—Jennings Chiropractic Clinic. Best Office Assistant: Carly Parks

Best Happy Hour, Best Karaoke: Sprigz Pub & Grub.

Darrell Osman Best Place to buy Hardware, Best Window Company: Kem’s Hardware / Fred Kem

Best Carpet Cleaning: Stanley Steemer, Stephen H. Buche, Greg McKnight (Owner) & Ricky Shupe

Best Jewelry Store: Oak Ridge Jewelers. Left to Right: Rara Hernandez, Buddy, Suzi Howard

Best Kid’s Menu, Best French Fries: McDonald’s (All Jasper County Locations) Mike McManimen

Thank You For All Your Votes Pool and Spa Chemicals “Accu-Scan” Computerized Sales and Service of Aboveground and Inground Water Analysis Pools, Liners, Pumps, Filters and Spas Brian & Jane Sherman - Owners 9428 Egypt Rd. • Rensselaer • (219) 866-8052 www.shermanpool.com

Thanks Jasper County for voting us Best Pizza

Best Place to get a Wedding Cake, Best Pie, Best Bakery: Clauss Bakery & Cafe / Left: Erica Kingman / Right: Rex Clauss

Best Auto Repair Shop. Best Oil Change: Auto Works: Troy Rule

494 N. VAN RENSSELAER 866-7466

Thank you Jasper County!

It is an honor to be voted Best Place For Lunch In Jasper County

Thanks for voting us Best New Car Dealer and Best Truck Dealer in Jasper County

Thank You Jasper County for voting us BEST Real Estate Company JoAnn McElfresh as BEST Real Estate Agent Sto & Loc as BEST Storage

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Thank You So Much for Voting Krooswyk Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning

Best Heating and Cooling in Jasper County 2018!

Family owned and operated since 1988

625 S College Ave • Rensselaer

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A8: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

Best New Car Dealer, Best Truck Dealer: Fieldhouse Ford-Chrysler-Dodge-JeepRam / Left to Right: Jay Fieldhouse, Ron Fieldhouse, Shelley Shue, Bill Moore, Derek Johnson

Best Place for Breakfast: Heather’s Diner / Left to Right: Jessica Soleski, Ashley Forden, Heather Cooper, Felix Tello, Mike Vorderer

Best Middle School Teacher: Melissa Ahler (RCSC)

Best Detail Shop: Boissy’s Indiana Truck Accessories / Mindy Jonkman

Best Steaks: Boundary Waters Restaurant/ Left to Right: Krystal Hawthorne, Angie Houchin

Best Coach: Dan Yeager (RCSC)

Best Lawn Mower Dealer: Anderson Outdoor Power.

Mike Anderson, owner of Anderson Outdoor Power in DeMotte

Thank You Jasper County for Voting us Best Carpet/ Flooring Company SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION 12160 Industry Dr. DeMotte

219-987-4941 210 W. Washington St. Rensselaer

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Best Nail Technician: The Best Bank Teller: Alliance Sune Salon /Lisa Ohanis Bank. Renee Braasch

www.demottecarpet.com

Thank you for voting me as the Best Insurance Agent in Jasper County 2018

Best Outdoor Dining, Best Bar/Club, Best Dance Floor, Best Entertainment Venue: Embers Venue / Left: Suzanne Tryon / Right: Janelle Musch

Loren Berenda - Agent 128 N. Van Rensselaer St. Rensselaer, IN 47978 219-866-8644 LBerenda@ShelterInsurance.com

Voted Best Place to Get Breakfast!

Best Financial Advisor: Edward Jones / Left: Mitchell D. Mullen /Right: Brenda Goeken

Best Hair Stylist: The Cutting Room /Left: Anni Styn/ Right: Shyla Brown

Thank You! Thank You for voting us Best Bakery, Best Pie and Best Place to get a Wedding Cake

Family dining HOMEMADE DESSERTS BREAKFAST ALL DAY

Clauss Bakery & Cafe 110 W. Washington • Rensselaer

507 N Halleck St. • DeMotte (219) 270-3915

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Best Place for French Fries and Best Kid’s Menu

Best Nail Technician

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The Sune Salon Full Service Salon 126 N. Van Rensselaer St. Rensselaer

219.819.5744

Thank You Jasper County for voting us Best Remodeling Contractor

(219) 866-3059 RENSSELAER DEMOTTE REMINGTON

CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRICAL

READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018: A9

Best Hair Salon: The Hair Studio

Best Dry Cleaner: Colonial Cleaners /left: Krystal Jones/Right: Renee Pavichevich

Best Tanning Salon: Beautiful Inspirations: Left to Right: Paige Gann, Tina Walker, Melva Desimini, Athena Brown, Gina Rendant, Holly Westerhoff

Best Internet Service Provider: Nitco / Left: Tom Long/ Right: Cheryl Duffala

Best Graphics Company: Reinforcements Design / Rein Bontreger

Best Remodeling Contractor: Steve’s Specialized Services / Misty Kurek

Best Pet Grooming: The Spaw / Left: Audrey Luttrell holding Paco / Molly the dog/ Middle: Gauge Martinez/ Right: Marisha Mathew holding Pixie the dog

Best Clothing Store: Threads / Right: Verl VanRiessen / Left: Kaelyn Fischer

Best Gun Shop: Jerry’s Gun Shop / Jerry Fleming

Best Barber: Bob Bormann – Bob’s Hairport. Bob Bormann, owner of Bob’s Hairport in DeMotte

Best Car Salesperson: John Mercer - WIERS Best Luxury Car Dealer: Wiers Chevrolet-Cadillac-GMC (kneeling are) Joe Billy and Don Vanderwall. (Standing are) Greg George, Tony Hernandez, John Mercer and Wayne DeYoung

Thank You for voting us Best Oriental Cuisine

THANK YOU JASPER COUNTY Best Accounting Firm Best Tax Service for 2018

670 S. College Ave. Rensselaer

K. Duane Nelson, CPA

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Everything made by hand.

THANK YOU to everyone who voted us Best Place to Buy Hardware & Best Window Company

218 N. Van Rensselaer 219-866-8214

Thank you for voting us Best Hearing Aid Service in Jasper County

Best Massage Therapist: Christine Jennings, Serenity Health & Wellness

Thank you Jasper County for voting us as Best Place to Read a Book

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208 W. Susan Street Rensselaer, IN 47978 (219) 866-5881 901 Birch Street SW PO Box 16 DeMotte, IN 46310 (219) 987-2221 350 S. Bierma Street Wheatfield, IN 46392 (219) 956-3774

We thank you for loving where you live!

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A10: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

Best BBQ: Jordy -N- Jax. Bill and Kim Walz, owner’s of Jordy n’ Jax BBQ

Best Fitness Instructor/ Trainer: Josh Huff – Solid Fitness. Josh Huff, owner of Solid Fitness in DeMotte Best Hamburger, Best Margaritas, Best Place for Dinner, SP19. SP 19 restaurant/ bar Manager Sarah Miller, Chef Brian Volk, Sandy Pines Golf Pro Eric Burvan and Event Coordinator Julee Kistler.

Best Bartender: Sarah Miller – SP19: Sarah Miller Best Golf Course: Sandy Pines

Best Photographer: Kelsey Tillema Photography. Kelsey Tillema, owner Kelsey Tillema Photography

Best New Home Construction: Myers Construction Company. Don and Ruthie Myers

Best Hot Dog, Best Drive Thru: Dairy Queen (All Jasper County Locations) Left to Right: Ben Mihalich, Zack Gladdis, Lexie Wuethrich

Best Used Car Dealer: Gene & Tony’s DeMotte Auto Sales. Gene Storer, co-owner of Gene & Tony’s Auto Sales

THANK YOU Jasper County for Voting Us Best Assisted Living/Nursing Home!

N, Director of R , oa lb a B ee en R d Seate nd Rosemary Nursing on the left a Operations of P V A F H , A B M , Weeks members. with Oak Grove staff

ASSISTED LIVING • Excellent Apartments • Emergency Call Button • Intermediate and Long Term Care • Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Services • A staff of personal caregivers (24 hrs. per day) WE FEATURE Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing In-Patient and Out-Patient Therapy.

• Daily Medication, Reminders & Snacks • Elegant dining room • Social, spiritual and recreational activities • Barber & Beauty Shop

Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village 221 West Division Road • DeMotte, IN 46310 • 219-987-7005 www.oakgrovecrv.com For more information on living options at Oak Grove contact Suzy Kull at (219) 987-9257 or by e-mail at info@greencroft.org.

READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018: A11

Best Bank/Credit Union: DeMotte State Bank. Staff of DeMotte State Bank, Main Office in DeMotte

DeMotte State Bank Wheatfield Branch inside Save-a-Lot in Wheatfield are: (L-R) Beth Allen , Maria Sandoval, Amy Satoski and Jordan Buck

DeMotte State Bank Branch inside of Tysen’s Family Grocery pictured (L-R) Julie Weston, Lily Sandoval and Kelly Stanton in DeMotte

DeMotte State Bank Rensselaer Branch pictured (L-R) Victoria Haun, Anne-Cecile Egan, Julie Hayworth, Amy Willey in Rensselaer

Thanks to my community and my clients.

Thank You Jasper County for voting us as Best Snow Removal Service

Shanley’s Landscaping Rensselaer, IN

219-866-3233 116 N. Van Rensselaer St. • Rensselaer, IN 47978

Best Grocery Store, Best Deli: Strack & Van Til / Deanna Doyle

Thank You

Jasper County for voting us

The Best Chicken and Best Buffet!

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Thank You for Voting us #1 place to buy a Cell Phone in Jasper County!

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437 N. Halleck NE Next to Subway DeMotte, IN 46310 219-987-2252

Thank you to our loyal customers for voting us BEST BANK in Jasper County DeMotte 219.987.4141

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A12: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018: B1

Best Blueberry Farm: Fritts Blueberry Farm (Left to right) Colin Fritts, Dan Fritts, Aiden Fritts, Darcy Fritts, and Ethan Fritts of Fritts Blueberry Farm in DeMotte.

Best Place to Buy Meat: Yesteryear’s Meat & Specialty Shoppe / Front Row Emily Allen / Left to Right - (Back Row): Candy Stott, Colby Morgan, Jordan Mikels

Best Physician. Best Family Doctor: Dr. Christopher Louck / Left to Right - (Front Row): Wanda Gifford FNP-BC, Sharon Moore LPN, Jennifer Minter CPNP-FNP, Cindy Willey RN. Left to Right (Back Row): Diana Nelson PSR, Lynn Grady PSR, Carie Bell CMA

We are honored to be voted the 2018 All Around Best Restaurant and Best Fine Dining in Jasper County

Best Heating & Cooling: Krooswyk Plumbing, Heating,& A/C. Jason Krooswyk, owner, Carley Crane, CSR, Tyler Craft, technician

“Infinitely” Friendlier!

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219.996.2981 www.nitco.com

Breakfast, Lunch Or Dinner - We’re Here To Make Every Meal A Great Time.

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OPEN 7 DAYS 7AM-9PM

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BEST PIE

1400 Saint Gaspar Drive • Rensselaer • 219-964-0077

Check out our full menu online at royaloakfamilydiner.com

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B2: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

Best Place to buy Gasoline: Shorty’s (BP, Marathon & Raceway) Left Kerry Gray BP, Middle: Simi Kaur - Marathon, Carrie Stepp - RW Raceway

Best Place to Buy Pool Supplies: Sherman Pool Services / Natalie Sherman

Best Place to Play Pool, Best Place to Watch a Sporting Event: Northside Tavern / Nicole Pollock

Best Car Wash, Best Convenience Store: Family Best Computer Repair: AVA+ Tech ( pictured L-R) Express. James Moses, store manager, Karen Hunley, Gabriel Gonzalez, Nancy Lee, Joe Roorda and Ryan food service specialist Dixon. Not Pictured are Steven Welch of AVA+TECH DeMotte

Best Tire Store, Best Towing: CTS Tire / Tim Hopps

Best Assisted Living/Nursing Home: Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village. Staff of Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village in DeMotte

Thank You for voting us Best Steaks in Jasper County

Thank You to all who voted us The Best Place to Have a Kid’s Birthday Party

Best Oriental Cuisine: China Garden / Left to Right: Cheyenna Collins, Jason Wu

Thank You Jasper County for Voting us

Best Computer Repair 2018

Celebrating

Boundary Waters Lodge

Family Restaurant 514 N. Halleck St. - DeMotte • 219-987-5757 www.boundarywatersrestaurant.com

65 Years

BAZZ’S ROLLER RINK 1751 N. McKinley • Rensselaer

866-5315

We are honored to have been voted “The best lawn care” company In Jasper County. We Thank You! High Quality, Great Selection and Low Prices!

Bulk Materials: 6 Colored Mulches - Red, Black, Cherry Chocolate, Natural, Brown Dyed, AA Premium, Enhanced AA, Certified Playground, Animal Bedding Sand, Top Soil, Screened Topsoil Decorative Stone - Red Flint, Brick Chips, Gray Slate, Pink Granite and more coming soon.

Pea Gravel, River Rock, Driveway Gravel, Lg. Meramec, Railroad Ties

Clark’s Cutting Edge, Inc. Family-owned and Operated Since 2004 16 East North Street, P.O. Box 437 Remington, IN 47977

Office 219-261-2861 Cell 219-863-4174

1221 S Halleck St. DeMotte, IN 987-4914

READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018: B3

Thank You Jasper County for Voting us

BEST PLACE TO BUY GASOLINE - SHORTY’S BP, MARATHON, RACEWAY MILK CANDY BARS

304 W. Washington Rensselaer

Shorty and his entire staff would like to thank everyone for voting for us!

1020 N. McKinley Rensselaer

701 N. McKinley Rensselaer

Raceway - Carrie Stepp

COLD DRINKS

Marathon - Simi Kaur

GASOLINE ICE

BP - Kerry Gray

LOTTERY

SNACKS

HOT N HOT I A T N U FO SANDWICHES DRINKS DOGS

B4: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

Best Fine Dining, Best “All Around” Restaurant: Royal Oak Family Restaurant / Left to Right: Morgan Bateman, Sara Martin, Lisa Bateman, Flo Ademi, Melissa Empet

Best Dentist: Jordan Balvich, DMD. Parker, Cindy, Madyson, Dr. Balvich, Valerie, Jessica, Debra, Megan

Best Breadstickes, Best Garlic Bread: Pizza Hut (All Jasper County Locations) / Left to Right (Front Row) Amy Stephens, Nikolas Gonzalez, Anna Hooks/ Left to Right (Back Row) Alexa Call, Robin Massa

Best Place to buy Paint: DeMotte Hillside ACE Hardware (pictured L-R) Tom Frederick, Lynne Roy, Neil Klunder, Erik Schultz of Hillside Ace Hardware in DeMotte

Best Chicken, Best Buffet: KFC, DeMotte, Kelsey Kordy, Amanda Hill, manager, Mia Dyama, Dawn Adank, Rae Carter, Jessica Pisarski

Best Salad Bar: Schimdy’s Pizza Palace / Left to Right: Miranda Lennex, Kelsie Wuethrich, Jarrett Murphy

Thank You Jasper County for voting us Best Place to Watch a Sporting Event

Thank you from the entire staff for voting us Best Dentist of Jasper County Jordan J. Balvich, DMD, PC

219 W Washington St. Rensselaer, IN (219) 866-3773 Hours: Mon-Thur: 11a-9p, Fri-Sat: 11a-11p, Sun: 11a-8p

Thank You Jasper County!

129 N. Van Rensselaer St. Rensselaer, IN 47978 (219) 866-8110 www.RensselaerDentist.com info@RensselaerDentist.com

for voting us Best Pet Grooming

Thank you Jasper County for Voting us

Best New Home Construction Call Us To See Our New Model Home!!

Myers Construction 166 South Bierma Street Wheatfield, IN 46392

(219) 956-3315

620 N. Cullen • Rensselaer • 866.3407

Thank You Jasper County We are Honored to be named Best Luxury Car Dealer Wiers Chevrolet- Cadillac-GMC (since 1956) truly values all our customers and friendships we have built over the years.

We appreciate your support.

We would also like to Congratulate John Mercer on being chosen Best Car Salesperson

COLONIAL CLEANERS and LAUNDROMAT • Newly Remodeled • New Mega Washers and Dryers • Fully Attended • Air Conditioned • Softened Water • Professional Dry Cleaner and Shirt Laundry

wiersauto.com

COUPON COLONIAL CLEANERS

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$

DRY CLEANING

Minimum $10.00 Incoming Orders Only - Expires 8/15/18 VOTED JASPER COUNTY BEST CLEANERS & LAUNDROMAT

416 S. Halleck • DeMotte, IN

219-987-5555 • 866-202-0537

“Since 1987”

OPEN 24 HOURS

COUPON

Area’s Largest Laundromat and Dry Cleaning Facilities

3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU LOWELL VALPARAISO DeMOTTE 1924 East Commercial Ave. 1761 Morthland Dr. 634 N. Halleck St. (219) 696-6761 (219) 464-8321 (219) 987-3232

READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018: B5

Best Muffler Repair: Hefner’s Auto Repair. Jason Hunt, tech

THANK YOU! Best Tree Service: Culbreth’s Lawn & Tree LLC / Brian and Bryson Culbreth

Jasper County for Voting us

BEST ITALIAN CUISINE We appreciate your support!

Thank you to all of my patients voting for me and trusting me with your health care.

200 5th Ave NE • DeMotte • (219) 987-5510

Thanks for voting us Best Meats in Jasper County

Pizzeria, Inc.

Thank You for Voting Us

AM 2 Day Preschool AM & PM 3 Day Preschool PM 5 Day Jr. Kindergarten Full Day Kindergarten Grades 1-5

THANK YOU FOR VOTING ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH BEST CHURCH IN JASPER COUNTY

BEST TREE SERVICE

CULBRETH’S

INSPIRATIONS

In Jasper County

LAWN & TREE LLC • Tree Trimming & Removal • Stump Grinding & Removal • Mowing & Trimming

We thank you for choosing us as THE BEST APPLIANCE STORE!

“A” Rated - Indiana Four Star School 115 YEARS OF QUALITY CATHOLIC EDUCATION 328 North McKinley Avenue, Rensselaer, IN 219-866-5480 www.s-augustine.org

Thank You for voting us Best Tanning Salon

Bonded & Insured

116 8th St. SE • DeMotte • 987-6644

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL

Open To Students Of All Faiths

3854 W IN-10, Wheatfield

Thank You to everyone who voted for me as The Best Fitness Instructor/Trainer in Jasper County

THANK YOU JASPER COUNTY FOR VOTING US THE BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

Fully Accredited by State of Indiana & AdvancEd Limited Class Sizes - Before & After School Care We Accept Indiana Choice Scholarships Rensselaer Schools and Community Service Buses

Dr. Steve Jennings

101 N. Austin Ave. • Rensselaer 219.866.7164

Best Bloody Mary (Write In): The Farmhouse Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms. Bartender is Chrissy Mulloy with the famous Bloody Mary with a beer back (the small glass) as a chaser.

219-713-0701

Thank you to all who voted us Best Roofer in Japer County

BEAUTIFUL

Full Service Salon & Tanning Spa Redken • Pureology • Kenra Paul Mitchell • Tanning Products 437 N. Halleck St. • DeMotte 219-987-4536 www.beautifulinspirationsllc.com

Thank You for Voting us Best Detail Shop!

Since 2003

A&D Builders, Inc. Residential • Light Commercial Remodeling MAJOR APPLIANCES 814 S. Halleck St. DeMotte 219-987-3737

325 S. College Ave. Rensselaer 219-866-5941

We Would Personally Like To Thank All Our Loyal Customers For Voting Us Best Farm Supply

John Boissy, Owner

219-987-4414

WWW.BOISSYS.COM WWW.TRUCKCAPSTORE.COM

All of us at

Dr. Rumsey & StockVets would like to thank all who voted him as Best Veterinarian in Jasper County

DeMotte, IN

Oak Ridge Jewelers

would like to Thank All of Our Loyal Customers, Friends and Family for voting us

BEST JEWELRY STORE 2018

219-987-2808

Fine Jewelry, Full Service Repairs & Much More

SMITH ACE FARM STORES Your Family Owned Business Since 1971

1880 N. Mckinley Ave. • Rensselaer, IN 219-866-4618

Oak Ridge Jewelers Since 1992

All Work Done on Premises 329 N. Halleck Street DeMotte, IN 46310 (219) 987-3400

orj@netnitco.net oakridgejewelers.net

The experts in livestock reproductive technologies

5280 W 100 S • Rensselaer, IN 866-3636 info@stockvets.com

B6: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

Best Appliances: Fase-Kaluf TV & Appliance. Dan Kaluf, Jeremy Kaluf

Thank You to all of you who voted us Best Caterer.

Best Pizza: Rick’s Pizza: Left to Right: Ron Marlin, Rick Hall

Best Mexican Cuisine: Ayda’s / Left to Right: Ivy Pettit, Kate Baize

Thank you Jasper County for Voting us the Best Pre-School of 2018!

Thanks to all my customers for your loyalty and support.

From Oil Change To Overhaul... We Do It All

DeMotte Subway 437 N. Halleck Street DeMotte, IN 46310 219-987-3278

Troy Rule Service Manager troy@autoworks.us.com Ages 3, 4 & 5 For more information please call: DEMOTTE: 219-869-2009 10 & 49 LOCATION: 219-956-4028

919 N. McKinley Ave. • Rensselaer, IN Phone (219) 866-4131 Fax (219) 866-4522

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We would like to thank our entire team for helping us gain this honor!

Ed White received the keys to the business from Jim Dobson in 1972! 46 Years later, we’re still serving you in the same location!

With over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry and expertise in auto financing, Mike Phelps and the rest of the team will help you get into your next vehicle!

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2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1L V8 $20,385

2008 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L V8 $10,835

2010 Ford Mustang GT Coupe, Under 30,000 Miles

$18,835

2010 Ford Mustang GT Coupe, Leather Interior $14,835

2012 International TerraStar 6.4L V8 Diesel $21,995

2014 Mazda CX-5 Sport AT Top Safety Pick! $12,835

2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL, Under 50,000 Miles $9,235

2015 Jeep Renegade 4X4 $14,835

2008 Saturn VUE V6, XE, AWD $6,535

2008 Chevrolet Impala LT, Leather Interior $6,835

2010 Cadillac DTS Premium Bose Navigation $12,235

2011 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, 4.6L V8 $9,835

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READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018: B7

THANK YOU for Voting us BEST PLACE TO GET BBQ

We appreciate all of our loyal customers!

We proudly serve Steak, Chops, Seafood, Baby Back Ribs, Hamburgers, Shrimp, Fish, Chicken, Wings with all the fixin’s!

a n e e b s ’ t DAILY LUNCH, DINNER & DRINK SPECIALS I !

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GOT A PARTY, GRADUATION OR SPECIAL EVENT PLANNED Let us Cater your Event! Appetizers, Meats,Sides, Party Platters, Desserts, Veggie Trays and more.

Congratulations Sue Kaye!

Franciscan Health Rensselaer would like to congratulate the 2018 Readers’ Choice Winner: BEST NURSE Sue Kaye, RN Franciscan Health Rensselaer Outpatient

Thank you for all that you do!

Lake Holiday Plaza DeMotte/Roselawn 1/4 mile West of I-65

219-270-8071

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B8: READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS • JULY, 2018

Thank You Jasper County for Voting SP19 . . . * Best Place for Dinner * Best Place for Burgers * Best Margarita * Best Bartender Left to right: Sarah Miller, Brian Volk, Brad Burvan and Julee Kistler.

Restaurant Manager, Eric Van Kley, is proud of the diversity of SP19 and of Chef Brian Volk, Front House Manager Sarah Miller and Director Julee Kistler.

Eric Van Kley, Vice President -Controller SP19 General Manager

“I am proud that it is a Family Oriented Restaurant that happens to also include Golfers and Sports enthusiasts. You can watch the game and still enjoy spending time with the family.

Our staff is professional and experienced and really care that your experience at SP19 is the best you can have from the food to the drinks.

From the appetizers to the kids menu, there is something for everyone.

Thank you, Jasper County and all who voted for us. If you haven’t visited us before, I invite you to come and bring your family to SP-19.

You will love it.”

-Eric Van Kley -SP19 General Manager

CONGRATULATIONS to Brad Burvan and Sandy Pines Golf Course for being Voted The Best Golf Course in Jasper County!!

See full menu at www.sp-19.com

Sandy Pines Golf Club

10527 Bunker Drive, DeMotte

(219) 987-3674 OPEN DAILY 7AM-8PM • SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER