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2016 READERS CHOICE

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And The Winners Are...

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2016 READERS CHOICE

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Favorite pharmacy: 1. Harrison Discount Pharmacy 2. Eric’s Pharmacy 3. The Clinic Pharmacy

Favorite party/banquet center: �� 3. Vintage Venue

Favorite place to have breakfast: 1. Boomarang 2. Jimmy’s Egg 3. Sunny Side Up

Favorite grocery store: 1. Homeland 2. Firelake Discount Foods 3. Save A Lot

Favorite buffet: 1. Grand Casino 2. Golden Corral 3. China Buffet Favorite Chinese food: 1. Phoenix 2. Studio Wok 3. Sakura

Favorite jewelry store: 1. Ell’s Jewelry 2. Hartoon Jewelers 3. Facets Fine Jewelers

Favorite Mexican dining: 1. Abuelitas 2. Don Ciro’s 3. Abuelita Rosas

Favorite furniture store: 1. Marquis Furniture 2. Neal’s Home Furnishings 3. Virginia’s Home Furnishings

Favorite tax preparer: 1. Gibson & Reynolds 2. Benton’s 3. Swearingen-Mitchell CPA’s

Favorite appliance store: 1. Lowes 2. Sears 3. Wall’s Bargain Center

Favorite BBQ: 1. Billy Boy BBQ 2. Van’s Pig Stand 3. Bosco Joe’s

Favorite pool/spa dealer: 1. Crystal Clear Pools 2. Rock Creek Pools 3. Shang-Ri-La Pools

Favorite diner: 1. Boomarang 2. Hamburger King 3. Benton’s Cafe

Favorite boat dealer: 1. Seahorn Yamaha 2. Boaties 3. S&D Boats Plus

Favorite Subs/Deli: 1. Chicago St Deli 2. Hardesty’s 3. Benedict St. Marketplace

Favorite gift shop: 1. Wystle 2. Cracker Barrel 3. Savvy Bites

Favorite pizza: 1. Georgio’s 2. Frateli’s 3. Mazzio’s Favorite seafood: 1. Red Lobster 2. Paul’s Place 3. Long John Silver’s Favorite steakhouse: 1. Paul’s Place 2. Degraff’s 3. Flame Brazilian Steakhouse Favorite all around restaurant: 1. Paul’s Place 2. Santa Fe Cattle Co. 3. Delta Cafe

Favorite book/music/video store: 1. Family Video 2. Walmart �� 1. Shawnee Floral 2. Graves Floral 3. House of Flowers Favorite antique/vintage store: 1. Oliver-Hardin Antiques 2. Ole Shawnee Flea Market 3. The Fifth Element

Favorite tire shop: 1. Fred’s Tire & Battery 2. Randy’s Tire & Alignment 3. Hibdon’s Tire Plus Favorite discount store: 1. Ross 2. Walls Bargain Center 3. Dollar General Store Favorite department store: 1. Dillard’s 2. Kohl’s 3. JCPenney Favorite golf course: 1. Elk’s 2. Shawnee Country Club 3. Firelake Favorite family amusement: 1. Hornbeck Theater/Cinema 8 2. Firelake Bowl 3. Kid’s Space Favorite hotel: 1. Comfort Inn & Suites 2. Hampton Inn 3. Holiday Inn Express Favorite cake decorator: 1. Cake Diva 2. DC Cake Appeal 3. Firelake Bakery Favorite casino: 1. Grand Casino Resort 2. Black Hawk Casino 3. Kickapoo Casino Favorite personal loan: 1. Tinker Federal Credit Union 2. Arvest Bank 3. Express Loan Favorite museum: 1. Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art 2. Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum 3. Santa Fe Depot Favorite boutique: 1. Wystle 2. B&S Boutique 3. Artsy Fartsy

Favorite fast food: 1. Braum’s 2. Sonic 3. Whataburger

Favorite convenience store: 1. Love’s Country Store 2. Firelake Corner Store 3. Kickapoo Mart

Favorite day trip: 1. OKC Zoo 2. Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum 3. Shawnee Mall

�� 1. Paul’s Place 2. Degraff’s 3. Red Lobster

Favorite liquor store: 1. Broadway Liquor 2. Uncorked 3. Red Ball

Favorite sports bar: 1. Bricktown Brewery 2. Buffalo Wild Wings 3. Brick House Saloon

Favorite sporting goods store: 1. Hibbett Sports 2. Play It Again Sports 3. Dunhams

Favorite optometrist: 1. Dr. Clay McLaughlin 2. Dr. Mike Watters 3. Dr. John Kastl

Favorite coffee shop: 1. Starbucks 2. Daylight Donuts 3. Heavenly Grind

Favorite gun shop: 1. BDC Gun Room 2. All American Pawn & Gun 3. B&M Firearms

Favorite ice cream/custard: 1. Braums 2. Brown Derby 3. Sonic

Favorite shoe store: 1. Dillard’s 2. Kohl’s 3. Tener’s

Favorite bar: 1. Degraff’s 2. Bricktown Brewery 3. Santa Fe Cattle Co.

Favorite clothing store: 1. Dillard’s 2. Kohl’s 3. Shepherd’s Mens Wear

Favorite burger: 1. Boomarang 2. Hamburger King 3. Whataburger

Favorite consignment shop: 1. The Clothes Horse 2. Cinderella’s Closet 3. Monkey Business

Favorite donut shop: 1. Daylight Donuts 2. Busy B’s Donuts 3. Yummy Donuts

Favorite pet groomer: 1. Northside Vet. Clinic 2. Pet Smart 3.Paw-Ber Shoppe

�� 1. Dr. Terry Hopkins 2. Renalla Ellis 3. Dr. Mark Kelly Favorite orthodontist: 1. Famliy Ortho of Shawnee 2. Ortho Specialists of Oklahoma 3. Mullaseni Shawnee Ortho Favorite family practice: 1. Dr. Keith Conaway 2. Dr. Mitchell Wolf 3. Dr. Eugene Hoyt Favorite pediatrician: 1. Dr. Kelli Koons 2. Dr. Kanwai Obhrai 3. Dr. William Chapman Favorite women’s health: 1. Dr. Darin Sparkman 2. Dr. Paul Jennings 3. Dr. Stephen Trotter

E and J’s

NAPA AutoCare Center, LLC. A Big “Thank You” to Our Loyal Customers For Voting for us Among your favorite Auto Repair Shops! We appreciate your business!

Our business takes quality and customer service seriously. As a NAPA AutoCare Center, we follow a strict Code of Ethics so customers will know up front what to expect.

Let Our Family Repair Your Family’s Vehicles. 1026 E. Highland • Shawnee, OK 74801

Tel. (405) 275-8016 • Fax. (405) 275-8022 www.eandjautocarecenter.com

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Saturday, February 27, 2016 • 3C

Favorite auto repair shop: 1. Quality Lube 2. E&J Auto Center 3. Williams Transmission

Favorite dermatologist: 1. Dr. Eric Reding 2. Dr. Bayard Favorite chiropractor: 1. Dr. Chris Waddell 2. Dr. Jacob Leba 3. Dr. Justin Phillips Favorite physical therapist: 1. Action Physical Therapy 2. St Anthony 3. Valir Physical Therapy Favorite medical equipment supply store: 1. Clinic Pharmacy 2. Medicine Shoppe 3. Central Health Favorite retirement residence: 1. Belfair 2. Sterling House 3. Colonial Estates �� Favorite hospital: 1. St Anthony 2. Midwest Regional Favorite urgent care: 1. Xpress Wellness 2. St Anthony 3. Midwest Regional Favorite message therapist: 1. Kneaded Body 2. SimplYou Marqie 3. Tish Webb Favorite animal hospital/veterinarian: 1. Northside Vet Clinic 2. Shawnee Animal Hospital 3. Town & Country Veterinary Clinic Favorite hair salon: 1. Attitudes 2. Dazzle 3. Tanquility Favorite day spa: 1. SimplYou 2. The Grand 3. Kneaded Body Favorite stylist: 1. Joyce Moydell/Attitudes 2. Mark Acock/Dazzle 3. Kim Winterringer/Classic Hair Design Favorite tanning salon: 1. High Noon 2. Tanquility 3. SimplYou Favorite nail salon: 1. LA Nails 2. Regal Nails 3. Lena Nails Favorite tattoo studio: 1. Deadringer 2. Atomic Lotus 3. Carnal Mind Studio Favorite new auto dealer: ��

Favorite collision repair shop: �� 3. Collision Works Favorite car wash: 1. Quality Lube 2. Suds Favorite auto detailer: �� Favorite auto glass shop: 1. Shawnee Glass 2. ACME Glass 3. Glass Action Favorite real estate company: �� Favorite broker/real estate agent: �� Favorite home builder: 1. Greg Cullison 2. Rick Austin 3. Greg Brown Favorite apartments/condominiums: 1. Chapel Ridge 2. Legacy Park 3. Cimarron Terrace Favorite home decorating store: �� Favorite garden store/nursery: �� Center Favorite hardware/home improvement store: �� 3. Atwoods �� 3. Carpet Supermarket Favorite landscaper: �� 3. Anderson Landscape �� Favorite carpet cleaner: �� 3. Matson Carpet Cleaning Favorite pest control company: �� 3. Xtreme Pest Control

Favorite used auto dealer: ��

Favorite heating & cooling: �� 2. Watkins Heat & Air

Favorite tire and auto parts store: �� 3. Autozone

Favorite plumber: �� 3. Lakewood Plumbing

Favorite gutter/siding: �� Favorite home health company: �� 3. Aspire Home Health Favorite loan company: �� Favorite college: �� Favorite trade school: �� Design 3. Platt College Favorite dance school: 1. Rising Star Gymnastics 2. Dream Catchers 3. Grace Dance Center Favorite martial arts academy: �� Favorite child care: �� Favorite bank: �� Favorite credit union: �� 3. Donna at Waddell & Reed �� 3. Michael Cappo Favorite attorney: 1. Terry West 2. Matt Hopkins 3. Pettis & Stone Favorite dry cleaner: �� 3. Highland Laundry Favorite photographer: �� Photography Favorite equipment rental: �� Favorite auctioneer: �� 3. Shawnee Rescue Mission ��

Marquis Furniture

Proudly Serving Shawnee Since 1905 Marquis Furniture has guaranteed the lowest prices on beautiful quality home furnishings for over 100 years. We are proud to serve Shawnee and our valued customers. We thank you for shopping local and your support. If you are in the market for furniture, please come see what we offer. You will be glad you did!

Marquis Furniture Great Selection • Low Prices Beautiful Furniture

Marquis Furniture 218 E. Main Street • Shawnee, OK

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AUTO • HOME • LIFE Thank you Shawnee for naming us your favorite Insurance ofﬁce. It is an honor and privilege to serve this wonderful community.

Help us welcome our new team members! Linda Baldridge - Receptionist Anne Rezentes - Producer

Amy Price 2205 N. Kickapoo, Ste. B Shawnee, OK 74804 405-273-1632 APrice@ShelterInsurance.com

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Golden Key Realty 2004 N. Kickapoo • (405) 275-7030 Email: c21goldenk@att.net Each CENTURY 21 office is indepndently owned and operated.

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Thank you for voting us your #1 favorite real estate ofﬁce! We are so excited and appreciative to all of you for voting for us. We have been in business for over 30 years- SAME NAME, SAME GREAT SERVICE- and that would not have been possible without you - our wonderful customers. We value your loyalty and dedication and we never take that for granted. Josie Cravens

We have a team of amazing real estate professionals with over 200 years of cumulative experience. Our commitment of rendering quality service to all our customers is ALWAYS our top priority.

Margaret Davis

Thank you again for voting for us and thank you for being our customers! Cindy Bidack

Beverly Childers

Julie Gibbs

Elaine Holliday

Golden Key Realty 2004 N. Kickapoo • (405) 275-7030 Email: c21goldenk@att.net Each CENTURY 21 office is indepndently owned and operated.

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Mike Gilbert

Tamera Johnson

Ross Little

Dean McQuitty

Joveta Owen

Chuck Stacy

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Thank you for nominating us as one of your favorite BBQ restaurants! Back by popular demand! Add 3 Shrimp or 1 Catﬁsh to any 12oz Steak. 2/27/16 11AM - 8PM

Bosco Joe’s BBQ & More 129 N. Milt Phillips Ave. • Seminole, OK

(405) 382-5700 We Cater Ask about our custom Family Packs!

Thank You! You’re the best!

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We specialize in Commercial Rooﬁng Residential Re-Rooﬁng

For Nominating us as Shawnee’s Favorite Roofer plus Gutter and Siding Company.

Windows & Doors

Call for a FREE Roof Analysis

Inspection Service

405-273-7171

Interior Remodeling

Vinyl Siding Gutters Roof Repair Insulation

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Saturday, February 27, 2016 • 1E

Shawnee voted and the winners are

AUTOMAX

DODGE • CHYRSLER • JEEP

THANKS SHAWNEE for voting us

#1 Used Car Dealer & #1 New Auto Dealer We pride ourselves on being the most reliable and trustworthy Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Dealer! 4141 N. Harrison Street - Shawnee, OK 74826 405-275-1104 • www.automaxdodge.com

“The Deals Are Automatic At AUTOMAX!”

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Shawnee voted and the winners are On behalf of the Orthodontic Specialists of Oklahoma,

Thank You! We deeply appreciate your loyalty & support. We are honored to be among the Favorite Orthodontist in our community.

Thank You for your Votes Shawnee! Voted #1 Auto Detailer

• Best new and used tires • New and used aftermarket wheels - sizes up to 30” • Flats ﬁxed • Rotate tires • Computer balancing

Behrmann • Kadioglu • Cotterell Midwest City Location 1382 South Douglas Blvd. Midwest City, OK 73130 Phone: (405) 741-1962

Shawnee Location 18 E. Dunloup St. Shawnee, OK 74804 Phone: (405) 275-7520

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Call Lobo’s Car Wash & Detail today at 405-274-2525 for all your auto detailing needs. For more info contact us at: 405-273-4758

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Thank you for voting us your Favorite Animal Hospital/Veterinarian and Pet Groomer! ◆ Boarding facility ◆ 1/2 price spay/neuters ◆ Wellness packages ◆ Online appointment scheduling ◆ RX reﬁlls At Our Grooming Facility, we promote a fun and enjoyable grooming experience for your pet.

121 W. 45th Shawnee, OK 74804

405-273-3700 www.nsvhok.com

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Saturday, February 27, 2016 • 3E

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Thank You! We appreciate your business & continued Support!

Thank You for choosing us as one of your favorite realtors!

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“Over 34 Years Experience.” *We Sell Ice Making Equipment and Machines!

632 N. Broadway Shawnee 405-275-8182

FINANCING AVAILABLE

406 N. Broadway Tecumseh 405-598-2126

Lennox Premier Dealer

JIM SPARKS - OWNER • SALES & SERVICE RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL SERVICE ON ALL MAKES OF CENTRAL UNITS

128 Summit Dr. Shawnee Oklahoma State Licence# 2492

(405) 273-1521

www.SparksHeatandAir.com

• Comprehensive Service • Dry Needling • Vertigo Treatment • Sprains/Strains • Post Surgical Rehabilitation • Total Joint Replacement Rehabilitation

We look forward to the continued opportunity to serve our customers and Community in 2016

Thank-you for voting us the #1 Physical Therapy Clinic in Shawnee 2 Years in a row!

• Workers Compensation • Manual Therapy • Hand Therapy • IASTM (Hawk Grips)

KATIE LANDES, MPT/OWNER

2506 N. Harrison • Shawnee • (405) 214-0300 2309 N. Milt Phillips • Seminole • (405) 303-2050 20926 C S.E. 29th • Harrah • (405) 391-2300 50

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Thank You Shawnee For naming us your favorite Heating & Air Company

We are pleased to serve you!

AIR FORCE

A/C & HTG., L.L.C.

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL WE ALSO DO REFRIGERATION SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION

214-5550 www.airforce1heatandair.com

THANK YOU for nominating us as the

Favorite Place to Buy Sporting Goods We have really enjoyed the experience and look forward to many more years.

Locally owned and family operated sporting goods store. We buy, sell, and trade new and used sporting equipment. Come in and have a look, we’d love to meet you!

(405) 395-0200 4409 N. Kickapoo • Shawnee, OK

www.playitagainsportsshawnee.com

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Shawnee voted and the winners are Thank you Shawnee for nominating us your favorite retirement residence!

OUR COMMUNITY

201 N Broadway 1700 N Kickapoo 4500 N Harrison

Joy in the Journey • 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Social Service

• Registered Nurses • Licensed Practical Nurses • Certiﬁed Nurse Assistants • Dietary Consult • Activities

Shawnee Colonial Estates

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Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center

(405) 273-7661 535 W. Federal • Shawnee

Member FDIC

www.glassactionok.com Mon. - Fri. • 8am-6pm Sat. • 8am-12pm

Glass Action Thank you Shawnee Resident’s for voting us Favorite Auto Repair/Replacement

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Auto Residential Commercial (405) 432-5202 • (405) 765-2139 1125 N. Kickapoo• Shawnee, OK Storm Door/Window Parts Window Pane Repair Insulated Glass Replacement Window Screens • Custom Cut Glass Auto Glass Replacement • Tempered Glass Window Lift Regulators & Motors Rock-Chip & Leak Repair Owners: Danny & Michelle Barton

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#1 Winner

LANDSCAPE

Thank You Shawnee for voting us your #1 Landscaper in the area!

We’ll convert your dreams into plans

Thank you for voting us Shawnee’s Favorite #1 Tire Store! FULL SERVICE MECHANIC Come see us on Tune-Up Tuesday! No Job too small or TOO LARGE!

2533 North Harrison (405) 273-5050 www.fredstire.net

16 West Highland (405) 273-8500

All 4 Seasons

Tree & Landscape Contact Us Today! For your tree & landscaping needs

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Like us on Facebook and get 10% OFF your next order

WE’VE GOT TIRES

Thank for Voting Us Shawnee’s Favorite Day Spa & Massage! You At SimplYou Day Spa our goal is to make certain YOU have the most relaxing and enjoyable time possible whether you are here for a single service or a full day package. Our friendly, professional staff provides guests with excellent services in the areas of: massage, facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, body waxing, and nail services.

Princess for a Day - $270 This is a special day to relax and revive with a 1 hour Swedish massage; Sugar Scrub; European Facial: Zion Healing Energy Detox, Spa Pedicure with paraffin, and Spa Manicure with paraffin. Our Princess will be treated to a delicious lunch catered by Chicago Street Deli. (Package must be used in one visit, if the package is used in separate visits, services will be charged at regular price; substitutions may result in an additional fee.) SimplYou Package This package is a la cart style and must be used in one visit. If package is used over two or more visits, services will be charged at regular price. Pick 2: $110 Pick 3: $160 Take them all: $215 1 hour Swedish Massage • Spa Manicure and Pedicure • European Facial • Microdermabrasion Time For Two - $110 1 hour Swedish Massage together. Add Foot Reflexology OR Spa Pedicures-$50 A delicious lunch catered by Chicago Street Deli can be added to any package for $16. Just inform the SimplYou staff when making your appointment. Aloe & Herbal Body Wrap or Blue Blanket Wrap - $200 prepaid series of 3 - $75 single treatment (May lose 4 to 15 inches) Receive Body Wash free to optimize results • Body Wrap - Wraps are pre-soaked in an aloe/herbal blend and wrapped around the body to encourage elimination of toxins, impurities and cellulite. • Blue Blanket Wrap - The body is dry exfoliated, then an aloe/herb gel solution is massaged into skin to e ncourage elimination of toxins, impurities and cellulite. Sugar Scrub - $50 This treatment is designed to exfoliate and moisturize the body. The sugar scrub is mixed specifically for you and the time of treatment.

SimplYou Membership has its privileges!! It’s easy! Pay just one low price of $49 a month and have the flexibility to enjoy the choice of a 1 Hour Swedish Massage, European Facial, Brazilian Wax, or a Spa Manicure/Spa Pedicure once a month. You may receive as many of these services in one month as you choose for only $49 each. Remember the first one is paid for with a charge to your credit card on the first of the month. Members may also purchase gift certificates for any one of these services for just $49 each. No Activation Fee, No Contract, No Cancellation Fee – only a 30 day notice to cancel. Membership service may be used by member only and is not cumulative.

1533 N Harrison • 405-275-2110 • www.simplyoudayspa.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-6:00* • Sat. 9:00-4:00 *Late appointments available Tuesday and Thursday schedule permitting.

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Do you want to take your Online presence to the next level?

The Shawnee News-Star has seen some real strong growth in the area of our on-line presence. Here is a breakdown of that growth. Total number of visitors has increased by 4.5% over the previous year Over 1.4 million visitors 60,000 more people are now visiting our website in comparison to last year 62% of our online readers are between the ages of 25 and 55

Page views are up 3.3%

Over 3.8 million page views More than 120,000 pge views (An increase of 10,000+ per month)

Phone and Tablet viewership is up 60% over the previous year Over 740,000 visitors An increased of 278,500 over the previous year More than half our traffic is coming from phone or tablets

Facebook fan base is up 50% 6,600 Fans

Twitter followers are up 25% Over 2,000 followers

To help put all these numbers in perspective, our online traffic is more than three times that of the City of Shawnee. Find out how easy and affordable it is to use our website and traffic to build a stronger online presence for your business!

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215 North Bell • Shawnee, OK 74801 405-273-4200 • Fax # 405-273-4207

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Thank You

for your continued support and voting us #1 Favorite Rooﬁng Company two years in a row “When You Have Problems, We Have Solutions”

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Saturday, February 27, 2016 • 1G

Shawnee voted and the winners are

To our customers, employees and friends in the community for nominating us your Favorite Locally Owned Body Shop! It’s been a pleasure to serve you.

COre values:

Thank you for making your vote count.

Customer satisfaction • Unity • superior • team work • Outstanding • Meticulous • Ethical • Reliability

We are proud to serve the Shawnee and surrounding communities.

Thank

TFCU is honored to be named Favorite Credit Union and Favorite Personal Loan in the Shawnee News-Star Readers’ Choice Awards.

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Stop by a branch: Shawnee 3923 N. Harrison Seminole 2221 N. Milt Phillips Ave. Federally insured by NCUA

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Shawnee voted and the winners are Thank You for Your Nominations & Votes We are proud to be your favorite Car Wash & Auto Repair!

SELF SERVE CAR WASH!

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Choose between 5 different Car Wash Options! Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Sunday 10am-6pm

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QUALITY TUNNEL WASH 4438 N. Harrison • Shawnee 405-878-9992

Thank You Shawnee

for voting us your favorite ... Appliance and Hardware/Home Improvement Store We appreciate your business!

4817 N. Kickapoo Avenue • Shawnee

405-878-8000

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FAVORITE CARPET CLEANER

In Business Over 43 Years

For 2 Years In A Row

CARPET

Get the cleanest carpet possible when you choose Watson & Sons Carpet Cleaning today.

UPHOLSTERY

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Wheather your basement is ﬂooded or you have mold or residue, Watson & Sons Carpet Cleaning can help.

Experience the Watson & Sons Carpet Cleaning Experience www.watsonandsonscarpetcleaning.com

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New Classes Starting Soon! Our main goal here at Rising Star is to give gymnastic lessons to boys and girls 2-18 Our age groups consist of:

STRONGER, HAPPIER KIDS GROW HERE!

AAU STATE CHAMPIONS!

• Bright Stars - Ages 2-3 • Shooting Stars - Age 4 & 5 • Rising Sars 6-18 (beginners) • Super Stars - Ages 6-18 (intermediate)

Attention Parents! Spring Break March 14-17 Want to try out for gymnastics? 4-5 yrs • Mon & Wed 9am-Noon 6-Older • Tues & Thurs 9am-Noon 1 Class - $50, 2 Classes - $90 Boys & Girls

Rising Star Gymnastics

1819 N. Harrison • Shawnee, OK 74801 www.rsgymnasticsok.com

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Shawnee voted and the winners are

Proudly Serving Shawnee and Surrounding Areas Since 1966

Car Accidents • Catastrophic Injuries Product Liability • Dangerous & Defective Drugs Class Actions • Insurance Bad Faith Truck Accidents • Medical Malpractice.

Consultations and Phone Calls Are Free www.thewestlawfirm.com

1-800-441-WEST 405-275-0040

Thank you Shawnee for voting us your #1 Law Firm!

124 W. HIGHLAND • SHAWNEE, OK

our Peace of Mind is our Main Concern

We understand that the loss of a loved on brings about feelings of deep sorrow, confusion and grief. We also understand that grieving families are often left with a number of important decisions to make at a time of great emotional distress. At times like this our understanding and professional staff is here to guide you through the decisions and arrangements that must be made to honor the memory of your loves one. We offer a full range of quality services tailored to honor your faith and family customs.

Walker Funeral Home would like to thank the people of Shawnee for voting us Shawnee’s Most Trusted Funeral Home Your votes and nominations are deeply appreciated!

201 East 45th Street • Shawnee (405) 273-4700 www.walkerfuneral.com

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Thank you Shawnee for voting us among your favorite Dentist or Dental Ofﬁce! Renallia Ellis & Nick Clifford

Thank You For Voting Us

Favorite Grocery Store in the Tri-County Area

2705 N. Harrison • Shawnee, OK (405) 275-1898 Invisalign • ZOOM! Teeth Whitening Preventative Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry Restorative Dentistry • Childrens Dentistry FINANCING AVAILABLE

600 W. Independence • Shawnee, OK (405) 878-0600 1701 N. Milt Phillips • Seminole, OK (405) 382-5135

(405) 273-2002

2510 E. Independence, Ste #600 • Shawnee, OK 74804 www.Impressions-dental.com

www.homelandstore.com

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Shawnee voted and the winners are SERVING OKLAHOMA AND THE COUNTRY AT MORE THAN 365 LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE WITH “CLEAN PLACES, FRIENDLY FACES” Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and remains family owned and operated. Love’s is currently ranked No. 14 on Forbes Magazine’s annual list of America’s largest private companies.

SPITLER & JOHNSON AUCTION - REALTY 801 South Hwy 99 P.O. Box 685 Prague, OK 74864 Toll Free: 1-888-667-3523 paul@spitlerauction.com

Thank You for voting us among

Your Favorite Auctioneer Paul D. Spitler Auctioneer - Broker 405-659-0704

1-800-OK-LOVES www.loves.com

Tom Johnson Auctioneer - Sales Associate 405-712-3211

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Wilson Brothers Flooring Voted Among the Favorite Carpet / Flooring

We would like to thank the community for nominating us as Shawnee’s Favorite Tax Preparer!

Come see us today at our ofﬁces at 1408 E Independence Street & discover how our services are right for you!

✥ Individual Income Tax Preperation ✥ Business Consulting ✥ Payroll Service ✥ Oil & Gas Accounting Services ✥ Bookkeeping Services ✥ Tax Planning ✥ Corporate Income Tax Preperation ✥ Partnership & LLC Tax Preperation

(405) 214-6214

106 W. Independence St. Shawnee, OK 74804

405-273-3361 1408 E. Independence – Shawnee, OK www.swearingenmitchell.com

Wilson Brothers Flooring

Congratulations to Joyce & Attitudes Salon!

Joyce Moydell

of Attitudes Salon as Best Hair Dresser

Attitudes Salon

as Best Salon Located within Wystle at 1725 N. Kickapoo 275-1355

Attitudes Salon has a new Nail Tech

Regina Hale Call 275-1355 for an appointment

I am so pro of you!

Rachael

Make your appointment today at Shawnee’s Best Salon

Favorite Gift Shop and Favorite Boutique Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Attitudes Salon has two chairs open and available March 1st. Apply in person or through our Facebook page

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Shawnee voted and the winners are Congratulations! GARDENING... Dr. Eugene Hoyt

THE OPPORTUNITY TO DREAM See us for all your Gardening and Landscape Needs Trees, Shrubs, Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, Organic Products, Mulches, Soil Amendments, Garden & Yard Art Works, Birdbaths, Pottery & more

on being voted among the Favorite Family Practice Doctors

We would like to thank our valued clients and fellow community members for choosing Dr. Eugene Hoyt M.D.

Blackhawk Health Clinic 1-800-830-0683 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm

What an honor, thank you so much for your nomination & votes! We are pleased to be named one of Shawnee’s Favorite Garden Store/Nurseries (405) 273-3340 • 40006 Hardesty Rd • Shawnee sfcgardencenter@shawneemilling.com Like us onFacebook

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Doing BBQ

Right Since 1930

Prescriptions filled. Peace of mind included. We go the extra mile to ensure you receive the friendly service, low prices and pharmacy expertise you deserve.

www.pigstands.com 2 Locations in Shawnee

3815 N. Harrison 717 E. Highland 405-703-3000 We Do Catering New store opening in Purcell soon

Thank You for nominating us favorite BBQ

Harrison Discount Pharamcy and staff would like to thank all the readers for nominating and voting us Shawnee’s Favorite Pharamcy! Locally Owned & Operated • Personal Service

Harrison Discount

PHARMACY

1442 N. Harrison

(405) 273-9906

David Nicklas, R.Ph. - Owner

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Favorite Fitness & Childcare The Shawnee YMCA is more than just a gym. We are a charitable, cause driven organization here for the Shawnee Community. Upcoming Youth Programs BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

• Ages 3-12 • Summer Season (May-July) • Registration: March-May

BASKETBALL

• Ages 3-17 • Seasons: Summer (June-July) • Registration: Summer (March-May)

CHEER

• Ages 7-12 • Fall Season (September-October) • Registration: June-August

FLAG FOOTBALL

• Ages 5-12 • Fall Season (September-October) • Registration: June-August

MARTIAL ARTS

• Ages 5 & Up • Year-Round Program • Registration: Monthly

SOCCER

• Ages 3-12 • Seasons: Fall (Outdoor, September-October) • Registration: Fall (June-August)

VOLLEYBALL

• Ages 7-12 • Seasons: Fall (September-October) • Registration: Fall (June-August)

TRIATHLON

• Ages 3-15 • Event Date: Shawnee Family YMCA Youth Triathlon Saturday, August 6, 2016 • Other dates will vary by each host site.

700 Saratoga • Shawnee • 405-273-9622 • www.shawneeymca.org

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Shawnee voted and the winners are

K N Y O A U H T For Voting Bricktown Brewery

4845 N. Kickapoo Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 273-3301 www.bricktownbrewery.com

Your Favorite Sports Bar You

Mon-Thurs • 11am-11pm Fri-Sat • 11am - Midnight Sunday • 11am - 9pm

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VOTED

Favorite Retirement

Residence Speciﬁcally built to serve the needs of seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other related dementia, Belfair of Shawnee is leading the way to setting new standards of excellence in the industry.

For more info or to schedule your appointment, Contact Candace at 405-275-1199 There’s a brand new approach for

Oklahomans with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

www.BelfairofShawnee.com AL 6304-6304

1723 N. Airport Drive • 405-275-1199

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o i d u t S 1 Your # If you can dream it... we can do it!

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If it means that much, get the best!

Matt Hopkins Attorney at Law

• Estate Planning • Probate • Real Property • Oil & Gas • Business Litigation • Business Transactions • General Litigation 116 North Bell • Shawnee, OK 74801 • (405) 202-6732

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Shawnee voted and the winners are Thank you for nominating us as one of your favorite personal loan businesses! We offer: • Title Loans • Recreational Vehicles • 30 Day Post Dated Check Loans • Signature Loans

Thank you for voting us Shawnee’s favorite Jeweler!

NEW ARRIVING DAILY 273-7263 2202 N. Kickapoo

Ell’s Jewelry Shawnee’s Friendly Jeweler

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Why deal with the rest if you can deal with the best? *Central Loan handicap customers can now make your payments at our location due to construction.

EXPRESS LOAN

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Thank you for nominating us as one of your favorite hardware/home improvement stores! SALE

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603 E. Independence - Shawnee, OK 74804 • 405-275-4900 1600 N. Milt Phillips - Seminole, OK 74868 • 405-382-5195 Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Sat 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Closed Sunday www.whiteace.com

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Thank you, Shawnee for making us your Favorite Steakhouse, Fine Dining, and All Around Favorite Dining. 2 Years Running

Your nominations and votes are deeply appreciated!

Steak, Seafood & Grill

Paul’s Place

STEAKHOUSE Take-Out Available • Dining & Full Bar

120 W. MacArthur St. • Shawnee, OK 74804

275-5650

Hours: Tues.-Fri. Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday

www.paulsplacesteakhouse.com

Voted Shawnee’s Favorite BBQ *H[ÄZO PZ IHJR I` WVW\SHY KLTHUK Enjoy a delicious piece of OHUK IYLHKLK THKL [V VYKLY JH[ÄZO Kids Catfish $4.49 (2 pieces)

Catfish basket $6.99 (4 pieces)

Catfish dinner $8.99 (4 pieces)

All You Can Eat everyday after 4p.m. $11.99 All including homemade tarter sauce!

Call Us For Your Catering Needs!

275-2040 • Monday - Saturday 11 am - 8 pm • 120 W. MacArthur St. •Shawnee, OK