2016 Journal-Times Readers' Choice

Presenting the

2016

Journal-Times Readers’ Choice

Did your favorite win?

Look inside to find out which businesses and individuals were named this year’s “Readers’ Choice” A special advertising promotion of the

Grayson Journal-Enquirer and the Olive

Hill Times

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

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Come Meet Our Great Staff!

Pictured left to right: Thomas Mattingly - Pharmacist, Regina Satterfield - Technician, Mandy Prichard - Technician, John Clark - Pharmacist

Congratulations!

Tom Mattingly Best Pharmacist

2016 Readers’ Choice Awards

Thank you Journal-Times Readers for voting Fruth Pharmacy’s Tom Mattingly Best Pharmacist!

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2016 J-T Readers’ Choice Nominees

Shown here are the results from the voting for the 2016 Journal-Times’ Reader’s Choice ballots.

Categories and winners are shown in bold.

Others receiving votes are listed in no particular order.

Best in Region

CHURCH

First Baptist Church, Grayson, Oak Grove Church, Cherokee First AREA ATTRACTION Baptist Church, St. John Carter Caves State & Elizabeth, Providence Resort Park, Dixie Freewill Baptist, First Lanes, Grayson Lake, Christian Church of Rudy Fest and Carter Olive Hill, First Church County Thunder. of Christ and Church of God of Prophecy.

BINGO FACILITY

El Hasa Shriners Bingo COLLEGE and People Helping Morehead State People Bingo.

University, Kentucky

Christian University and Ashland Community & Technical College.

Camilla Haney, Francis Nash and Linda Lowe.

DINING COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE FESTIVAL/EVENT Melini Cucina, Carter

Memory DaysGrayson, Rudy Fest, Carter County Thunder, Poppy Mountain and Relay for Life.

COMMUNITY SERVANT

Caves State Resort Park, ZZ’s Bar & Grill, JJ’s Restaurant and Tres Hermanos Nunez.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Olive Hill Elementary, Dan Click, Becky Walker, Prichard Elementary, Star Elementary, Tygart Creek Elementary, and Carter Christian Academy.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

West Carter Middle School, East Carter Middle School and Carter Christian Academy

HIGH SCHOOL

West Carter High School, and East Carter High School.

HOSPITAL

Ralph's and WGOHWUGO Radio.

NURSING HOME

Carter Nursing and Rehab, Woodland Oaks and Kingsbrook

PLACE TO EXERCISE

Kentucky Christian University Gym (Bob & Dylan Genung), Wilson’s Fitness, 4 U Fitness and Grayson Walking Park.

PLACE TO PLAY GOLF

Hidden Cove Golf Course, Carter Caves State Resort Park, Eagle Trace Golf Course and Sandy Creek Golf Course.

PLACE TO WORK

First National Bank Grayson, East Carter Middle School, Dixie Lanes, WGOH-WUGO Radio, Ralph’s, West Carter Elementary and Kentucky Christian University.

Our Lady of Bellefonte (OLBH) Outreach, St. Claire Regional Medical Center(SCRMC) and King’s Daughters VOLUNTEER Medical Center (KDMC). Dan and Mindy WoodsClick, Kim Prince, Linda MOST Lowe and Becky COMMUNITYWalker.

INVOLVED BUSINESS

Commercial Bank, Globe Funeral Home, James Family Outfitters, McDonalds of Grayson,

See NOMINEES on page •4

Thanks for choosing us Best Florist!

All That Bloomz won best florist in this year ’s Journal-Times Readers’ Choice contest. The business is located at 120 S. Carol Malone Blvd. Rita Thomas, Tammy Kelley and Erica Miller manage and own the shop.

Rita Thomas, Tammy Kelley and Erica Miller extend an invitation to come and see why

All That Bloomz First National Bank, Grayson was winner in four Readers’ Choice categories this year. The bank won for Best Place to Work, Best Loan Officer (Beth Waugh) and Best Teller (Tiffany Adams).

has all you need for flowers and gift ideas.

120 S. Carol Malone, Grayson • 606-474-0390 https://www.facebook.com/allthatbloomz

First National Bank

We’re proud to have been voted the BEST in four different categories!

Congratulations to all the Readers’ Choice Winners 2016

200 S. Carol Malone Blvd., Grayson, KY

474-2000

Grayson • Morehead • Olive Hill • Rush • Sandy Hook • West Liberty • Willard

www.fnbgrayson.com

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■ Nominees YOUTH LEAGUE COACH

Brian Scott, and Charlie Rutledge.

BEST PEOPLE ATTORNEY

Bob Caummisar, Mike Fox, Sen. Robin Webb, Brian Bayes and Will Wilhoit.

BANK TELLER

BOSS

Marshall Hensley @ Ralph’s, Bill Bush @ Garden Gate Greenhouse, Paulette Parker @ First National Bank Grayson, Tyler White @ Grayson Beverage Center, Kelly Moore @ East Carter High School, Dustin Howard at Dixie Lanes, Francis Nash @ WGOH-WUGO, David Sullivan @ Ralph’s.

CAR SALESMAN

Kirk Wilburn @ Tiffany Adams @ First Fishers, Craig Slone @ National Bank Grayson, Kentucky Automotive McKenzie Parsons @ Center and Pat Bowling Commercial Bank, @ Chevy Sales. and Brenda Wilson @ Commercial Bank.

CARPENTER Phil Berry, Jonathan BARBER Thornberry and Linford Louie Keaton @ Weaver.

Louie’s Barber Shop, Aaron Brown @ A BarCHIROPRACTOR ber Shop, Teresa Brown Dr. Dolf Fisher, and and Mitch Stamper.

Dana Kerns.

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Stamper’s

From page •3 DENTIST

Dr. Kevin Jordan, Dr. Colby Justice, Dr. Carl Blevins and Dr. Gerald Gearhart.

DOCTOR

Dr. Kari Shields, Dr. Danjir Gupta, Dr. Henry Adkins and Dr. David Winswag.

ELECTRICIAN

Jeff Messer, and Roger Yates.

FIRST RESPONDER

Michael Lowe, Cameron Carter and Randy Tackett.

HAIRSTYLIST

Angie Richards @ The Hair Palace, Chanel Kitchen, Sara Hall, Mary Hollingsworth, Jessica Richmond, Bonnita Lowe and Connie Pope.

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INSURANCE AGENT

Todd Pratt @ Kentucky Farm Bureau, Brent Roark, Jack Miller and Charlene Wall.

JEWELER

Ruth Haney, and Clay Hill.

LAW OFFICER

Carpet Sales, Inc. 214 S. Carol Malone Blvd.

Grayson, KY

Since 1970

474-9606

Jim Ryland @ Kentucky State Police, Cameron Caudill, Roy Ison and Richard Williams.

VOTED • Best Carpet Store • Best Hardwood/Flooring

LOAN OFFICER

Thank You for your support!

Beth Waugh @ First National Bank, Bernice McCormick, Teresa Blevins, Belinda Burchett and Robin Knipp.

See NOMINEES on page •5

We look forward to serving you in the future!

Readers’ Choice 2016

Stamper’s Carpet won for best carpet store and hardwood/ flooring.

Pictured are Gerald and Terry Stamper and Debbie Kuhner.

Thank You to the readers for choosing us as

Best Nursing Home “We appreciate your vote of confidence” Marshall Hensley won for Best Boss at Ralph’s Foodfair.

We are proud to accept the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Place to Buy Athletic Shoes and Supplies 507 Carol Malone Blvd.

Grayson, KY

474-4489

Store Hours: Mon.Sat. 9 am-8 pm Sun. 12-5

“Stake Your Claim: See The Folks Named James’

CARTER NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Joe Brainard, RN, BS, LNHA, Administrator

Committed to Compassion...

Striving for Excellence...

Serving Responsibly...

•Provides Skilled Nursing and Rehab Services •Medicare/Medicaid Certified •Private Insurance Accepted

250 McDavid Blvd.

Grayson, KY

474-7835 • Fax: (606) 474-8114

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■ Nominees MECHANIC

Danny Lowe @ Lowe’s Repair, Brian Oney, Chad Burchett, Joe Burbrink, Larry Lucas, Levi Martin and Phil Lowe.

MUSICIAN

Donnie Jones, Shelby Lore, Jordan Roberts, Levi Martin, Danny Howard and Tim Preston.

NURSE

Julie Hanshaw @ St. Claire Outreach, Natalie Hall and Kim Owens.

NURSE PRACTITIONER

PASTOR/CLERGY

Rob Baier @ Grayson Freewill Baptist, Paul Schmidt, Ken Gowen, David Gee, Donald Damron, Scott Ford, David Boggs, Francis Nash and Mark Griffin.

PERSONAL TRAINER

Bob Genung @ KCU, Dylan Genung and Allen Wilson.

PHARMACIST

Tom Mattingly @ Fruth Pharmacy, Cindy Akers, Brian Carter, Jason James, Willie Patton and Chris Hall.

Maria Sargent @ OLBH Outreach, Missy PHOTOGRAPHER Leunberger and Evan Ronnie Easterling, Seagraves.

Bea Rutledge and Beth Harris.

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Anthony Kee, Dr. Jason McCloud, Dr. Roger Fannin and Dr. Gerry Fischer.

PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT

Jodi Conley @ OLBH Outreach, Pat Marshall,

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From page •4 Denise Porter and Brandi WAITRESS/WAITER Manning.

Travis Fischer @ Melini Cucina, Jordan POSTAL Snyder and Rhonda at ZZ’s Bar and Grill.

CARRIER Tony Sparks, Tammy Ackerman, Kim Hargett, Allen Wells and Donnie Perry

BEST FOOD

RADIO ANNOUNCER

BARBEQUE

ZZ’s Bar & Grill, Sonny Fankell, Tudor’s Jim Phillips @ WGOH- and Sonny Hayes.

WUGO Radio, Lisa Limmings, Matt Shuff BREAKFAST and Francis Nash.

Grayson Dairy Queen, Huddle House, REAL ESTATE McDonald’s, Walker’s AGENT Grill, Tudor’s and Nancy Burchett @ Ross Hardees.

Realty, Debby Rayburn, BURGERS Linda Webb, Jim Walker’s Grill, Simply Ryland, Pearl Crum, the Best, Fat Patty’s, Rick Raybourn and ZZ’s Bar and Grill and JD Rayburn.

McDonald’s.

It is an honor to be chosen

*Best Jeweler*

Serving the community for over 55 years-Thank you, Ruth Haney

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Haney’s Jewelry 117 East Main St., Grayson, KY

474-6588

BEST VOLUNTEERS and BEST COMMUNITY SERVANTS Dan and Mindy Woods-Click

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Heather Crouch @ All Creatures, Dr. Donald Gibson and Wes Whitley.

See NOMINEES on page •6

Thanks for Your Vote!

We want to thank the voters for voting us the “Best Grocery Store” in the Readers’ Choice Awards

Superior Foods 510 E. Tom T. Hall Blvd.

Dyer’s Big Sandy Superstore voted best appliances and furniture. The staff is pictured in front of the Grayson store.

Olive Hill, KY •

286-8305

Thank you Carter County for voting us the number one place to purchase monuments.

Globe Monuments & Mausoleums

Located at Globe Funeral Chapel 17277 West Hwy. 60, Olive Hill, KY 41164

606-286-5306 • 606-369-0595

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■ Nominees CATERING

Tres Hermanos Nunez, Twin Catering, and Moe’s.

CHICKEN

Kentucky Fried Chicken, Chester’s, Jr Food Mart and Hardees.

CHILI

Wendy's, Gator Prater and Sandy’s.

DECORATED CAKES

Ralph's, Sweet Sensations, Dairy Queen, Mama Hazel’s and Myrt’s Sweet Shop.

DONUTS

Sweet Sensations, Speedway in Olive Hill, Myrt’s Sweet Shop and Ralph’s.

FISH/ SEAFOOD

CHINESE

China House, China Buffet and China Star.

CLEANIEST RESTAURANT

McDonald’s in Grayson, Tyler’s Pizza, Melini Cucina and Wendy’s.

COFFEE

Speedway of Grayson, McDonald’s of Olive Hill, Tudor’s, and Clark’s Pump and Shop.

Long John Silver’s, Tyler's Pizza and Pop's.

FRENCH FRIES

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From •5 FRIENDLIEST RESTAURANT

Walker’s Grill, Carter Caves State Resort Park, Melini Cucina, Estep’s, McDonald’s, ZZ’s Bar and Grill and Tyler’s Pizza.

HOT DOGS

Dairy Queen of Olive Hill, Walker’s Grill, Ralph’s and

ICE CREAM

Dairy Queen of Grayson, Sandy’s, Dairy Queen, Olive Hill and McDonald’s, Grayson.

ITALIAN FOOD McDonald’s of Melini Cucina and Grayson, Walker’s Grill, Giovanni's.

Burger King, and Wendy's.

FRESH MEAT FOR GRILLING

Ralph’s, Superior, Bear Creek Meats and Miller’s Meat.

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MEXICAN FOOD

Tres Hermanos Nunez, El Campesino.

ONION RINGS

Dairy Queen, Arby's and Long John Silver’s.

PIZZA

Giovanni’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Makamia Pizza, Superior, Melini Cucini, Ralph’s and Papa John’s.

SALAD BAR

Healthy Alternatives, Kentucky Christian University Cafeteria and Carter Caves State Resort Park.

SANDWICHES

Subway of Grayson, Superior Foods, Tyler's and Weaver’s Market.

STEAKS

Bear Creek Meats, Melini Cucina and Outback.

Thank you for voting me

“Best Attorney” Robert L.Caummisar Attorney 301 W. Main St., Grayson, KY

474-9522 Thank you to all the people who took the time to vote Easterling Photography

Best Photographer in the 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards WE

SUBS

APPRECIATE

Subway of Grayson, Subway, Olive Hill, and Giovanni's.

YOUR BUSINESS AND WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR

See NOMINEES on page •7

CUSTOMERS TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY.

Easterling Photography

3283 St. Hwy. 986, Olive Hill, KY • 286-0991

Thanks to everyone who voted me

Louie Keaton

“BEST BARBER”

in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2016

Louie’s Barber Shop Ralph’s Foodfair won in five categories in 2016. The local grocery won for decorated cakes, fresh meat for grilling, deli, produce and Marshall Hensley won as best boss.

We at Ralph’s Foodfair are proud to have been chosen “Best of the Best” for: Guns, Gold & Cash would like to thank all our customers and reader’s for their support!

• Best Decorated Cakes • Deli • Produce • Fresh Meat for Grilling

BEST Guns/Ammo BEST Pawn Shop

“BEST BOSS” NOW OPEN

Marshall Hensley

The Doghouse Music Company

“THANK YOU CARTER COUNTY”

Stop in for all your music needs.

Ralph’s FoodFair

302 S. Carol Malone Blvd.

Grayson, KY 41143 606-474-8664

630 N. Carol Malone Blvd., Grayson, KY •

474-5522

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■ Nominees WINGS

AUTO BODY

Pizza Hut, Buffalo Wild REPAIR Wings and Superior Pit Stop Collision, Foods.

Martin’s Garage, Bond’s Auto, Glancy’s, Lucas’ Garage, Billy Duncan and Estep’s.

BEST BUSINESS ANTIQUES

Antiques and Uniques, Guns Gold & Cash, Grayson Antiques and Shoppes on the Hill.

APPLIANCES

AUTO DEALER, NEW

Kentucky Automotive, McFarland, Boyd County Ford, Cheap’s and Fannin’s Toyota.

Dyer’s Big Sandy, AUTO PARTS Kmart, Sears and Lowe’s NAPA of Olive Hill, .

Advance Auto Parts and ATHLETIC SHOES Auto Zone.

James Family Outfitters, Grayson BAIT/TACKLE Sporting Goods and Prichard’s Outdoors, Rupert’s.

Kmart and Mike Boggs.

AUCTION COMPANY

Union Depot, Kay Garvin

BAKERY

Sweet Sensations, Mama Hazel’s and Ralph’s.

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From •6 BANK

Commercial Bank, First National Bank of Grayson, US Bank, and Citizens National Bank.

BEAUTY SALON

Angie’s Hair Palace, Inspire, Salon on Main, Serenity, Divas and Ashley’s Salon.

BOOKKEEPING /TAXES

James Accounting, Regina Howard and Charlie Kiser Jr.

CARPET STORE

Stamper’s Carpet Sales, Grayson Warehouse Flooring.

CELLPHONE PROVIDER

AT&T, Verizon and Tracfone.

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

Rupert’s, and Trixie’s Treasures.

DAYCARE

Mudpies & Pigtails, Wiggles & Giggles and Miss Patty’s.

DELI

COMMERCIAL PRINTER

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS

First National Bank, Grayson, Merrill Lynch, Kentucky Farm Bureau and Commercial Bank.

Ralph's, Superior, BP in FLORIST All American Graphics, Olive Hill and Weaver’s Market.

All That Bloomz, and Service Office Sally’s Flowers, Bush’s Supply.

EXTERMINATING Floral and Sandy’s Miles Exterminating Flowers.

CONSIGNMENT

SHOP

Trixie’s Treasures, Second Hand Rose and Carl Maries.

CONVENIENT STORE

EYEWEAR

Fannin Family Vision Center, Anthony Kees, and Jason McCloud.

FILM DEVELOPING

Rite Aid, Kmart and Speedway of Olive Hill, Walmart.

Hitchin Post, Speedway in Grayson, Racers Mart and Ferguson’s.

CRAFTS

Rayburn’s Arts & Crafts, Homespun Sisters and Hobby Lobby.

FORMAL WEAR

Wilma’s Dress Shop, Rose Tree.

See NOMINEES on page •8

Thank you for your votes in the

Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 Your votes are appreciated

Michael Lowe FIRST RESPONDER

THANK YOU for your votes in Readers’ Choice Awards as Best Glass Company

Green & Son Auto Glass We appreciate your support and confidence in us.

739 Robert & Mary Ave., Grayson, KY

• 474-8876

THANK YOU Readers of the Reader’s Choice Grayson JournalEnquirer and Olive Hill Times we want to express our thanks for the honor of receiving the:

James Family Outfitters was voted best business for athletic shoes and supplies.

*Best Real Estate Agency We appreciate your confidence in us!

Mike, Helen, Gary, Tersa, Sydney, & Melissa (Secretary)

JOHNSON REALTY & APPRAISAL, INC. 310 S. CAROL MALONE BLVD., GRAYSON

606-474-5598 AND 606-474-5590 Visit us on the web at: www.johnsonrealtyappraisal.com or contact any of our associates.

Antiques N Uniques voted best business in antiques and collectibles.

No Matter How You Slice It...

Congratulations to all!

From the Grayson Journal-Enquirer and Olive Hill Times R E A D E R S C H O I C E W I N N E R S

#1

for voting us

“Best Insurance Agency”

Miller Insurance Agency Inc. Providing a choice for your insurance needs!

210 S. Carol Malone Blvd.

Grayson, KY

(606) 474-5128 www.millerins.net

is the winner!

Thank You for voting us the BEST PIZZA in this year’s Journal-Times Readers’ Choice —Serving the community since 1970—

— 474-7878 — We wish to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to the people of Carter County for their patronage!

Buffet Bar All you can eat lunch & dinner Try our delicious sandwiches

• Pizza • Sandwiches • Salads • Spaghetti • Lasagna • Breadsticks Try our 18” Party Special Dine in or Take Out

Hours: Sun-Thurs. 10:30 am - 11:00 pm; Fri & Sat. 10:30 am - Midnight

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Thanks to the Readers

From •7

for choosing us:

“Best Tanning Salon” WE APPRECIATE

ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS!

606-474-0088

CARIBBEAN SUN TA N I N PA R A D I S E 156 E. Main St. Grayson, KY 41143 Melissa Tackett, owner Guns, Gold & Cash Pawn Shop was voted as the best pawn shop and also as the best place to buy guns/ammo. Curt Ferguson is shown in this photo.

FUNERAL HOME

GROCERY STORE

Duvall & Moore Funeral Home, Grayson Funeral Chapel, Globe Funeral Chapel, Sparks Funeral Home and Malone Funeral Home.

HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING

Superior Foods, Ralph’s, Save a Lot and Kroger.

General Heating and All Temp.

GUNS/AMMO

HOME HEALTH NEEDS

Guns, Gold and Cash, Borders and M&B Surplus & Pawn.

Rite Aid and KDMC.

GREENHOUSE

FURNITURE

Dyer’s Big Sandy, Tackett’s Furniture.

GAS STATION

Speedway of Grayson, Speedway in Olive Hill, Marathon, Racers and Buffalo Market.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Garden Gate Greenhouse, Martin’s Greenhouse and East Carter High School.

GYMNASTICS

STARS, CATS, and KC Diamond.

HARDWARE

GIFTS

Homespun Sisters, All that Bloomz, Sally Flowers, Homespun Sisters and Horton Brown.

GLASS COMPANY

Green and Sons and Glover Glass.

THANK YOU

INSURANCE AGENCY

for your vote as #1 in Readers’ Choice Awards •Best Pastor Rob Baier

Miller’s Insurance, Kentucky Farm Bureau, Nationwide (Curtis Owens) and State Farm Insurance (Ramona Salyers).

INTERNET PROVIDER

Windstream, Berry Building/ Suddenlink and Time-Warner Cable.

Remodeling, Jay Skaggs, Pleasant Hill CLEANING Construction and SERVICE Lowe’s.

T&H Janitorial, and Cintas

HOME MORTGAGE

Commercial Bank of JEWELRY STORE Grayson, First National Caskey’s Jewelry, Bank of Grayson, US Haney's Jewelry and Bank, and City National. Pollock’s.

Gibbs True-Value, James Do It Best and Potters.

HARDWOOD/ FLOORING

HOTEL

Stamper’s Carpet Sales, Grayson Warehouse Flooring and Potters.

Super 8 Motel, Carter Caves State Resort Park and Guesthouse Inn.

See NOMINEES on page •9

Amanda & Rob Baier

Thanks for Voting

#

of Grayson, KY

1

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■ Nominees LAWN CARE/ LANDSCAPING

Greenthumb and Prichard’s

MEN’S CLOTHING

Rupert’s, Kohls and Trixie’s Treasures.

MOBILE HOMES

NAIL SALON

Nails by Michelle Buckler, Retro, VIP Nails and Kim's Nails.

PARTY SUPPLIES

Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby.

Clayton Mobile Homes, PAWN SHOP Freedom Homes, Love’s Guns, Gold and Cash, and Cheap’s.

M&B Surplus and Brandon Hamilton.

MOTORCYCLE/

ATV SALES

James ATV, Jim’s Harley Davidson.

MONUMENTS

Globe Monuments, Porter Monuments, Sparks Monuments, and Malone’s.

MUSIC STORE

Sturgill’s, and Guns, Gold and Pawn.

PET GROOMING

All Creature Veterinary Care, Hilary Ainsley and Bluegrass Animal Clinic.

PET SUPPLIES

All Creatures Veterinary Care, Bark Avenue and Pet Smart.

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From •8 PHARMACY

Horton and Brown, Rite Aid, Grayson Family Drug, Fruth Pharmacy, Kmart Pharmacy, Medicine Cabinet and Carter Family (Med Save).

PLUMBING

Potter’s Plumbing, Phillip Black Plumbing, Baker’s Plumbing and Mark Adkins

PRODUCE

Ralph’s, Farmers Market, Kroger, Save a Lot, and Healthy Alternatives.

REAL ESTATE AGENCY

Johnson Realty, Ross Realty, Scenic Hills Realty and Century 21.

RENTAL ITEMS

Gibbs Tru-Value Hardware, and Whayne Supply.

RESTAURANT

Walker’s Grill, Melini Cucina, Tyler’s, ZZ’s Bar and Grill, Estep's, and Tres Hermanos.

Fisher’s Auto Sales

#1 in Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 We would like to thank everyone for their votes of confidence once again for voting us BEST CAR SALESMAN -- Kirk Wilburn & Ronnie Fisher & BEST USED AUTO DEALER!

Fisher’s Auto Sales - Olive Hill, KY - 286-6166

“Best Real Estate Agent”

RETAIL STORE

Rupert’s, Prichard's Outdoors, James Family, Kmart and Horton and Brown.

ROOFING

Sparks Roofing

SAVINGS/LOANS

Commercial Bank, City National, 1st National, Citizens Bank and Louise Hancock.

See NOMINEES on page •10

All American Graphics was voted best place to purchase screen printing and best commercial printer.

ZZ’s Bar & Grill voted best barbeque in Readers’ Choice 2016.

Located inside Dixie Lane Bowling Center at 530 N. Car ol Malone Blvd., Grayson.

For voting me

NANCY BURCHETT 922-6263

in Readers’ Choice 2016

Real Estate Services

502 N. Carol Malone Blvd.

Grayson, KY

606-474-2390

Lucian M. Ross, Principal Broker

nancyb@rossrealty.org • nancynburchett.com

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From •9

Dollar Store in Olive Hill, Kmart and Walmart.

Rick’s Towing and Recovery, Wolfe Towing, Bond’s, and Woody's.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

SCREEN PRINTING

TIRE STORE

Porter’s Tire, Clay’s Tires, Action Tire, Grayson Tire and Bluegrass Automotive.

Thanks for Voting Our Event The Best!

TOWING SERVICE

Caribbean Sun, and Global-Now Caribbean Sun.

TOYS

Kmart, Dollar Store (Olive Hill).

Automotive, Craig's and McFarland Murray.

USED FURNITURE

All American Graphics, TOOLS & SUPPLIES TROPHY & Grayson Sporting Goods James Do It Best HardPLAQUES ware, Gibbs Hardware, L&M Trophy and Larry and Stitch Perfect. and Lowe’s.

Thompson.

TANNING SALON

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Kay’s Used Furniture, and Second Hand Rose

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

Rupert’s, Macy's, Wilma's Dress Shop, USED Trixie's and Elder AUTOMOBILES Fisher’s Auto, Kentucky Beerman.

Best Event or Community Festival

‘2016 Memory Days’ 474-4401

*Best Area Attraction 2016 Readers’ Choice Carter Caves State Resort Park 344 Caveland Dr. Olive Hill, KY 41164 606-286-4411 • 800-325-0059 www.parks.ky.gov

Commercial Bank voted as Best Bank, Most Community Involved Business, Best in Home Mortage Loans and Best in Savings and Loans in this years Readers’ Choice contest.

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■ Nominees

THANK YOU for your votes in Readers’ Choice 2016 *Best Convenient Store SPEEDWAY OLIVE HILL

Carter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was voted the best nursing home.

286-6187

396 W. Tom T. Hall Blvd.

Olive Hill, KY

Thank You!

Caribbean Sun voted best Tanning Salon in this years Readers’ Choice. Located at 156 East Main Street, Grayson. Pictured l-r: Rayleigh, Melissa, David and Luke.

Readers’ Choice 2016

For all your support in voting us: Best Bookkeeping/Taxes in this years Readers’ Choice James Accounting & Tax Services 1101 S. St. Hwy. 7, Grayson, KY

606-474-5171 Diana May

THANK YOU for your votes of trust and confidence in the Readers’ Choice 2016

Fisher’s Auto Sales was voted best used auto dealer in this year’s Readers’ Choice voting. From left, Ronnie Fisher and Kirk Wilburn.

A Big THANK

YOU

•Most Community Involved Business •Best Bank •Best Home Mortgage Loan and •Best Savings & Loans

to all of our customers who voted for us as the •Best Place to Purchase Screen Printing •Best Commercial Printer

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Custom Screen Printing and Embroidery Member FDIC

2016 Congratulations to all the winners!

1-800-467-1179 or www.cbgrayson.com 106 Park St., Grayson, KY

(606) 475-3770 Fax: (606) 474-9690 • Toll Free 1-877-475-3770

24 Hour banking by Phone 1-800-598-4524 Grayson: 208 E. Main & Carol Malone Blvd. • 474-7811 Olive Hill: Tom T. Hall Blvd. • 286-4451

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■ Nominees Thank you for voting Walkers Restaurant •Best Restaurant •Friendliest Restaurant •Best Burgers

Readersʼ Choice 2016

Walkers Restaurant 286-5931

109 Railroad St., Olive Hill, KY OPEN 7 A.M.-10 P.M. MON.-SAT. Owner, Karl Bustetter

FOR VOTING

Berry Building & Remodeling Best Home Improvement and

Phillip Berry Best Carpenter Readers’ Choice 2016 We appreciate your confidence and trust

THANK YOU Miller Insurance voted best insurance agency in Readers’ Choice 2016. Pictured l-r: LeAlan Miller, Stephanie Layne, Bobbie Caudill, DeeLisa Miller and Jack Miller.

for your votes in Readers’ Choice 2016 “Best Auto Body Repair We appreciate your trust and confidence in us!

Pit Stop Collision 606-474-8918 Rt. 7 South 84 Wolf Creek Grayson, KY 41143 El Hasa Shriners

Thank You for voting us

BEST BINGO FACILITY! EVERY TUES. & WED. Horton & Br owns Pharmacy was voted best pharmacy/drug stor e. From left, Kathy Wells, Tyler Bush, Jason James, Michael Akers, Lisa Webb, Crystal Oney, Amanda Baier, Jennifer Campbell, Debbi Puckett, Janet Hay, Sarah Caudill, Willie Patton, Brad Carper.

Absent: Cyndie Akers, Lorne Virgin and Trey Cline.

DOORS OPEN AT 4:30 PM

BINGO STARTS AT 6:30 PM

Food! El Hasa Kitchen Krew Rt. 180 CANNONSBURG, KY

THANK

To all who voted for

Rayburn Arts & Crafts for the

*Best Craft Store Readers’ Choice 2016

We appreciate all our valued customers!

Rayburn Arts & Crafts 286-2875 2612 St. Hwy. 1662, Olive Hill, KY Open Saturdays: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Find us on facebook at: RayburnArts&Crafts

Thank you for voting us

Best Appliances & Best Furniture 2 years in a row

YOU for your vote as Best Optometrist

“Thank you for your support”

506 North Carol Malone Blvd.

Grayson, KY 41143

606-474-5515 Hours: Mon. & Fri. 10 AM-7 PM Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10 AM-6 PM Sun. 1 PM-5 PM

166 S. Carol Malone, Suite A Grayson, KY 41143

606-474-2940

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■ Nominees Thank you for voting me as BEST AUTO MECHANIC in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2016

Danny Lowe Olive Hill

Thanks to the readers for choosing us as BEST PLACE TO BUY MOTORCYCLES & 4-WHEELERS

Johnson Realty was voted as best real estate agency in the Readers’ Choice contest.

rd’s Outdoor Pricha 4609 S. State Hwy 7 • Grayson, KY 41143

606-474-7539

Kayak and Canoe Rentals Thank you for voting us the

BEST PLACE FOR BAIT & TACKLE in the 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards!

Visit Us On Facebook: facebook.com/prichardsoutdoorshop

Voted BEST HOTEL in the 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards!

Super 8 -Grayson 125 Super Eight Lane, Grayson, KY

Giovanni’s Pizza was voted as best pizza in the 2016 Journal-Times Readers’ Choice contest.

(606) 474-8811 www.super8grayson.com

Mic Marshall, General Manager

Readers Choice

THANK YOU for your vote in Readers’ Choice Awards 2016

Best Roofing Company

SPARKS ROOFING 606-474-4187

Thank you for voting us Best Mexican Food & Best Catering Clayton Homes of Grayson was voted best mobile home in the 2016 Journal-T imes Readers’ Choice contest.

Grayson 502 E. Main Street 606-474-6631

Greenup US 23 J&J Village Plaza 606-473-3469

Cannonsburg 10951A US Rt. 60 606-928-0022

Rick’s Towing & Recovery I-64 Exit 172 Grayson, Kentucky

Thank you for voting us Best Towing Service!

606-474-5048 • 606-255-0245

BEAR CREEK

MEATS 22515 BEAR CREEK ROAD • CATLETTSBURG, KY

Thank you for voting us

Duvall & Moore Funeral Home in Olive Hill was voted the best Funeral Home in this year ’s Journal-Times Readers’ Choice.

Thank you for voting

BEST CHIROPRACTOR in the 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards

HealthSource® Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab™

308 Horton St. #2 Grayson, KY 606.474.6445 www.healthsource.com

Dr. Dolf Fischer, D.C.

dfischer@healthsourcechiro.com

This year’s Memory Days celebration was named the Best Event in this year’s voting.

BEST STEAKS

in the 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards CARRYING ON THE

606-928-5094 OPELL FAMILY TRADITION

THANK YOU!

From Colby, Curt, Gina & Kim

for voting us Best Auto

Parts in 2016!

We greatly appreciate your business and we look forward to serving you in the future.

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■ Nominees

All of us at

Caskey’s Jewelry

want to Thank You for voting us Melini Cucini was winner in both the Best Italian Food, for the fourth year in a row, and also Best Dining Atmosphere categories.

BEST JEWELRY STORE! #

1

2500 US HW HWY 60 E Morehead, KY 40351

(606) 784-2782

Fruth Pharmacist Tom Mattingly won again this year as best pharmacist.

Our Lady of Bellefonte

for the third year in a

row Bellefonte Primary Care was voted the best hospital in the Readers’ Choice contest.

In addition to being best hospital three primary care employees also won.

The

JournalTimes

takes this opportunity to say THANKS to our readers for voting in the 2016 Readers’ Choice contest.

Without your votes there would be no winners!

Thank You for Voting!

W We wish to take this opportunity to thank the readers of the Journal-Times for voting us as

the BEST PLACE for Italian Food and also the BEST Dining Atmosphere in this year’s Readers’ Choice contest.

209 S. Carol Malone Blvd Grayson, Ky

606-475-1521 Congratulations to our own Travis Fischer, for being voted the best waiter!

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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Thank you for voting Morehead State University as Best College/University.

Whether you’re passionate about Shakespeare or science, Morehead State will help support your plan for a successful career.

Major in you.

www.moreheadstate.edu MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, educational institution.

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