Of “Our Readers` Choice” - The Dodgeville Chronicle
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Of “Our Readers` Choice” - The Dodgeville Chronicle
Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” 2015 Best Massage Best Public Employee Best Coach & Best Teacher Mickey Siedenburg Todd Novak Luke Wiegel Best Electrician Best Volunteer Best Nail Care Tom Esser Matt Staver Joan Hoernke A SPECIAL SECTION TO THE DODGEVILLE CHRONICLE • OCTOBER 22, 2015 October 22, 2015 Page 2 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” Thank You FOR VOTING US #1 Buffet #1 Pizza #1 Salad Bar 1410 North Johns Dodgeville 935-2300 READERS CHOOSE THE BEST OF Whenever you want to do something for enjoyment you want to make sure it is the best when it comes to value and enjoyment. When we asked our readers what they like when it comes to entertainment, things during the day to make them smile or where to go to get help, they responded. One thing we know is that our readers like to eat and they all have a favorite spot. Food Categories Monday Night Fundraiser Pizza Buffet 5-8 Wednesday Night Pizza Buffet 5-8 Friday Night Pizza & Wing Buffet 5-8 Thank you to all the readers for voting us Best Breakfast Best Breakfast There was a tie this year between our readers for Best Breakfast. Just drive by either place and you’ll see why Pointer Cafe, Mineral Point and Country Kitchen, Dodgeville were the top vote getters this year. Also getting votes were restaurants reaching from Mineral Point to Barneveld, including Pleasant Ridge which is found outside Dodgeville in a peaceful country setting. and is also known for its tasty custard. Best Dinner Bob’s Bitchin’ BBQ also won this category and for proof, notice the parking areas in downtown Dodgeville, or rather the lack of them, Tuesday through Sunday evenings. Bob’s draws people from all over so having someone you know at the next table can be hit or miss. A short drive into the beautiful Southwest Wisconsin countryside is needed to get to the second place winner which is Ludden Lake Golf Course and Supper Club, rural Mineral Point. Best Buffet If a buffet is your choice for good food and selection this area has that too. Winning the Best Buffet category is Pizza Best Salad Maybe you have that feeling that a salad will do for a meal so don’t worry, this area has places for that. The Best Salad Bar distinction for this year’s competition goes to Pizza Hut of Dodgeville. The second place winner in this category is Tower Junction which is located between Cobb and Montfort. Their salad bar features soups and salads all freshly prepared. Thank you voting us... BEST rench Fries Best Lunch 809 Ridge St., Mineral Point, WI (608) 987-3733 Hut of Dodgeville which features both noon and a couple nights a week when pizza, wings, pasta, salad, bread sticks and dessert can be found. Coming in second is Country Kitchen, Dodgeville, where you will find a good selection for you to try. Move on to the noon hour and many people stop for food and leisure. This year the Best Lunch is found at Bob’s Bitchin’ BBQ in downtown Dodgeville. Bob’s serves a complete menu at lunch and a tip from those who eat there is get there early. Coming in second is one of the area’s fast food restaurants that features a sit down area and an extensive menu. Culver’s on Dodgeville’s north end is the second place winner 1101 N Main Street Dodgeville, WI 53533 Want to be a pa art of our winning team? Apply Today! October 22, 2015 Page 3 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” Best Cheese If you want cheese, perhaps the best place to go is to a cheesemaker or to a cheese store. Our readers say the best place to buy cheese in the area is from the Hook’s Cheese Company in Mineral Point. Hook’s Cheese is frequently in the news either winning awards with their cheese or with offering aged cheddar which has been aged further than anyone else has tried. The selection of cheeses at Shurman’s Wisconsin Cheese in Dodgeville is good enough to get the votes for second place. Best Coffee Coffee time. Take it to work, or in your car when you have miles to drive or just have a break from your busy day. You will find it here and enjoyment is guaranteed. Winning first place in the Best Coffee category is Kwik Trip with area locations in Dodgeville and Mineral Point. Their coffee bar features selections to meet any taste....flavored, regular, Columbian, dark roast and others. Second place goes to a new face among Dodgeville businesses which offers a wide variety of coffee, both warm and cold. That distinction goes to Cobblestone Coffee House in the building in downtown Dodgeville that Dennis Marklein has developed as a great addi- tion to the community. Best French Fries When it comes to the Best French Fries, we’ll bet no one can eat just one. Our readers like McDonald’s French Fries the best and the fast food chain has worked to make them healthier when it comes to the oil they use. Our readers also say the French Fries that can be ordered at Culver’s are also good to the taste. Second place goes to the resturant that got its start in Sauk City. Best Steak Got that hunger for a good steak cooked to perfection? This year the Best Steak can be found at Ludden Lake, Golf Course and Supper Club, rural Mineral Point, according to our readers. Second place in the Best Steak category goes to Tower Junction, between Cobb and Montfort. Our readers also mentioned seven other places they visit to get their “beef” on. Best Pizza It can be comfort food or just a tasty meal. We are talking about the Best Pizza the food choice when the craving hits. Winning the distinction of Best Pizza is Dodgeville’s Pizza Hut. Always a good choice is the second place winner, Midway Bar and Grill, Mineral Point. #1 In Customer Satisfaction MLS # 1754248 3506 Hunter Hollow Rd Dodgeville MLS # 1750926 160 High St Mineral Point MLS # 1754248 508 Woodview Ln Dodgeville For the first time in the six years of the “Best Of” Ed Sayre and Ivey’s Pharmacy has been named the Best Pharmacy. Ed works behind the counter here with Sara Drury. Stop in or call ahead for pickup and select from the many toppings available. part of our diet there were 11 places serving burgers receiving votes. Best Burger Best Restaurant When it comes to a sandwich it is hard to beat a good, old fashioned hamburger. Cooking, or grilling up the Best Burger in the area for 2015 is Tony’s Tap Bar and Grill, Mineral Point. Best known for their ribs, brisket, pulled pork and sauces Bob’s Bitchin’ BBQ is also known for putting out a great burger and was voted second place in this category. To show how much burgers are Now that we have covered eating from A to Z, who do our voters feel has the Best Restaurant overall? According to our voters that would be Bob’s Bitchin’ BBQ downtown Dodgeville. Go there and you won’t be disappointed our readers say. Second place goes to Tower Junction between Cobb and Montfort, a place guaranteed to make your mouth water as you go over their menu. Best Produce Deptartment Our voters have chosen the Best Produce Department to be found at Piggly Wiggly in Dodgeville. The selection is fresh and extensive. They also feel the produce at Wal-Mart is good and that is why they received the second most votes. Five other businesses received votes in this category. Best Meat Selection Now that the salad fixin’s are in the cart, what is for the 2015 Best Real Estate Agent MLS # 1746708 28 High St Mineral Point Mel Loy ABR, SRES, SFR, GRI, Broker Associate MLS# 1758695 1450 Bea Ann Dr Dodgeville MLS # 1758228 802 Ridge St Mineral Point Call for all of your professional and confidential real estate needs! 608-341-7017 Thank you Dodgeville Chronicle readers for naming me the “Best Real Estate Agent” for 2015! October 22, 2015 Page 4 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” main course? For the Best Meat Selection the voters say can be found also at Piggly Wiggly in Dodgeville. Second place goes to Point Foods at Mineral Point which carries a wide selection of great meat. Best Bakery How about some bread, pie, cake, cookies or another sweet treat for dessert? Go to the Best Bakery selected by our voters. That distinction goes to Quality Bakery, downtown Dodgeville, a staple in the community for three generations. Second place goes to the bakery at Wal-Mart. Both businesses will make custom orders. Three other businesses received votes in this category. Best Locally Made Food Product How about an appetizer? This is Wisconsin and the words are Cheese Please. Winning the Best Locally Made Food Product is Hook’s Cheese of Mineral Point. Second place went to the sauces on the tables at Bob’s Bitchin’ BBQ. Other businesses getting votes included food items such as popcorn, cupcakes, wines and many others. Fun Categories Best Bowling Alley Bowling is a popular sport in Wisconsin and no doubt throughout the nation. This year, Dodger Bowl Lanes is the winner in this category. There is a bar, restaurant, large banquet hall and modern, well-kept lanes and is located at the north end of Dodgeville. Second place went to Midway Lanes between Dodgeville and Mineral Point which features a bar and restaurant along with bowling. Tower Junction, Montfort, Bob's Electric is proud to serve the area for 68 years! Thank you to all for selecting us the area’s and Countryside Lanes, Hollandale, also received votes this year. Best Happy Hour Check out the happy hours at area establishments, especially the winner of the Best Happy Hour category. That distinction in the new category goes to Duke’s Brew Pub and Alehouse, downtown Dodgeville. See Jay Lindner and his staff for your favorite beverage. Second place goes to the bar where Tony Pittz works his magic cooking, pouring or joking with the customers. That would be Tony’s Tap Bar and Grill, Mineral Point. Dino’s in Dodgeville and The Wheel Bar in Ridgeway also received votes for places to stop. Best Golf Course Time to play a round of golf? Our voters who swing a club for nine or 18 holes have chosen Dodge Point Country Club and Golf Course located between Dodgeville and Mineral Point as this year’s Best Golf Course. Second place went to Deer Valley Golf Course, located in Barneveld. The course also features 18 holes and has a bar in the club house. Best Venue GE® ENERGY STAR® 27.7 Cu. Ft. French-Door Refrigerator GFE28HMHES #1 Best in Appliance Care “For over 68 years” The Best Venue category had several nominations but the voters favored American Players Theater (APT) between Dodgeville and Spring Green. APT features both indoor and outdoor productions. The Dodger Bowl Banquet Hall received the second most votes. The hall is a popular meeting place and is available for weddings, reunions, meetings and about anything you want. Care category chose Joan Hoernke of Bear N Bee Family Salon in Dodgeville as the best for nail care. Michelle Seyfferth at A Touch Above in Springate Mall, Dodgeville was the choice for second place. There were five other choices nominated, including Desiree’s of Mineral Point and Xpressions, of Dodgeville. Best Hair Salon The Best Hair Salon category shows that there are many good places to go for hair care as over ten businesses were nominated. The winner is Jan’s Hair Design of Dodgeville. Second place goes to Hair Unlimited, also of Mineral Point. Best Bar For a relaxing place to go to meet friends and have a drink our voters chose the Best Bar to do this. That would be Tony’s Tap Bar and Grill in Mineral Point which serves daily noon specials and a Friday fish fry. Second place goes to Duke’s Brew Pub and Alehouse in Dodgeville which features occasional entertainment nights. Dino’s Bar in Dodgeville was a very close third. Other vote getters included The Wheel Bar, Ridgeway, and Sheddy’s, Montfort. Best Local Event Events are ways groups and organizations make money and serve the community. Voters gave the honor of Best Local Event for 2015 to Farmers Appreciation Day in Dodgeville. The July event draws many people to the area to salute the people who feed the nation. The Iowa County Fair in Mineral Point received the second most votes, giving agriculture a sweep in the voting. Best Park Sometimes a day in the park is needed for a mental health break, or a place to take the kids, or a place to sit in the gentle breeze, enjoy the sunshine and read. Winning the Best Park category this year is Harris Park in Dodgeville. The park is the site for youth baseball and softball games and tournaments, football and soccer games, hockey in the winter in the pavillion and the Lands’ End summer con- Thank you for voting us Best Pharmacy Best Nail Care www.BrandSource.com Nail care is important both for looks and for healthy hands. Voters in the Best Nail I’m voting my clients the “Best Of” because they ROCK! THANK YOU for voting massagebymickey for the best massage. We look forward to the opportunity to continue to earn your patronage and trust. Ivey's Pharmacy 128 High St., Mineral Point, WI (608) 987-2336 Joan Hoernke Thanks Thanks all all who who voted voted her her as as Now offering Fijian Barefoot massage for deep, deep relaxation and endorphin release that will make you say, “ahhhhh” Best Nail Care 5 years in a row! Mickey Siedenburg Joan thanks all of her loyal customers for their continued support! Find Find Joan Joan at at Call or text to schedule: 608.553.1230 www.massagebymickey.com • Check me out on Facebook Bear N Bee Family Salon Dodgeville, Livingston, In-Home, In-Office 1210 North Bequette Street Dodgeville 608-937-0007 October 22, 2015 Page 5 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” cert series featuring music. Second place went to Centennial Park, Dodgeville, which features the Comer Pool and an often used full sized baseball field. Best Massage Looking for a relaxing massage to take away the stress of the day? The Best Massage according to the voters is given by Mickey Siedenburg of Massage by Mickey located in Dodgeville & Livingston. The massages given at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville finished second. Nikki McDonald, Dodgeville and Massage Works, Belmont, also received votes. Best Campground Is camping your thing? If it is there are several great options in the area which feature some of the most beautiful scenery in Wisconsin, including this year’s Best Campground winner, Governor Dodge State Park, rural Dodgeville. Finishing second is Blackhawk Lake, rural Highland. Kid’s Section Best Fast Food In the Best Of competition. kids also have their say. Where do kids like to go for fast food? The winner of the Best Fast Food category is Culver’s of Dodgeville. Second place was garnered by McDonald’s, also of Dodgeville. Best Teacher Great teachers whether in elementary, middle, high school or college, have affected all of us in one way or another. This year, our readers gave the honor of Best Teacher to the late Luke Wiegel, who taught science at the Dodgeville Middle School. He was a caring teacher and a positive coach. Unfortunately, Luke Wiegel passed away August 14. He is missed. Second place in the teaching category goes to Mineral Point second grade teacher Denise Gorgen. Lots of other area teachers were also nominated in this category. Thank you to all of the readers who voted us Best Garden Center S andstone N ursery 802 Ridge Street Mineral Point 608-987-1400 We are happy to supply you with all your garden and landscape needs Best Coach Coaches can have a positive impact on our lives just as much as teachers can. This year’s Best Coach honor also went to Luke Wiegel, who not only taught science at DMS, but also coached baseball and helped with football and basketball. The second place honors came in a tie between Mineral Point basketball and baseball coach Dan Burreson and Dodge-Point cross country and track coach Denny McGraw. Best Ice Cream It isn’t only kids who like ice cream, but they got to pick the best in this category. Best Ice Cream is a title that belongs to Culver’s of Dodgeville this year. A&W, Dodgeville, was chosen for second place. Other vote getters included Grab A Cone, Montfort, and Corner Drug Hometown Pharmacy, Dodgeville. TO ALL WHO VOTED US Best Hair Salon THANK YOU ALSO FOR BEING LOYAL CUSTOMERS SINCE 1985! Jan’s Hair Designs 139 DIAGONAL ST. • DODGEVILLE, WI 608-935-5566 Best Chiropractor When it comes to needing an adjustment, our readers again voted Tammy Wilkinson with Wilkinson Chiropractic of Dodgeville as our Best Chiropractor. Brenda White of Dodgeville Family Chiropractic received the second most votes in this category. Other contenders included Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic, Mount Horeb, and Guler & Guler Chiropractic of Mineral Point. year for Best Dentist. Although Dr. Rohowetz retired this summer, he received the second most amount of votes for best dentist from our readers. Others area dentists that you felt do a good job cleaning teeth and taking care of our mouths included Dr. Michael Fisher of Dodgeville and Dr. James Hill of Excellence in Dentistry of Madison. Best Bartender Greeting you with a smile every time, Tony Pittz of Tony’s Tap Bar & Grill, Mineral Point, again received the nod for Best Bartender this year. Coming in with the second most votes was Jay Lindner of Duke’s Brew Pub and Alehouse, Dodgeville. Best Dentist Moving up from second place last year is Mineral Point Family Dentistry, who edged out now retired Dr. Richard Rohowetz of Dodgeville this Best Real Estate Agent According to our voters, Mel Loy, 1st Advantage Realty of Dodgeville, takes the cake when it comes to Best Real Estate People Section Best Volunteer This year’s best volunteer, Matt Staver, was easily nominated as so because of his work with the Grilled Cheese Championships, held at Harris Park Ley Memorial Pavilion in Dodgeville this spring. Coming in second for best volunteer was Staver’s Farmers Savings Bank co-worker Keely Thomas, who also spent countless volunteer hours helping with the Grilled Cheese Championships and has been a big part of planning Dodgeville’s “Off the Vine” event. Many others were also nominated for best volunteer. We’re so lucky to have so many great volunteers in all our communities! Best Police Officer For another year, Iowa County Thank You Sheriff Steve Michek holds the title of Best Police Officer for his work to keep our communities safe. Coming in second was Bob Weier, Mineral Point Chief of Police. Thanks for voting us BEST HEATING & COOLING SERVICE! 6 Consecutive Years! We have enjoyed serving our community. upmannheating.com UPMANN Heating & Cooling, Inc. Edmund, WI 53535 • 608-623-3999 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING October 22, 2015 Page 6 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” Thank you Dodgeville Chronicle readers for voting us “BEST COFFEE” and “BEST CONVENIENCE STORE”! The Best! 6 Years In A Row! Your Neighborhood Dodgeville Kwik Trip Store... DOWNTOWN 115 S. Iowa St. 608-935-9484 NORTH END 122 N. Bequette St. 608-930-2200 608-930-2200 Agent. Coming in at second again this year is Jeff Thomas, also known as “JT” to many of his customers. Other votes included Lucille May, Mineral Point and Larry Forseth, Dodgeville. Best Insurance Agent Celebrating 50 years in business this year, it comes as no surprise that long time State Farm agent Forrest “Woody” Erickson takes first place again in the Best Insurance Agent category. Carrie Miller of American Family Insurance came in second place. Sarah Berg, Town and Country Insurance of Dodgeville, and Kandy Keuler, Keuler Insurance Agency of Mineral Point, also received several votes in this category. Best Financial Advisor Voted 5 Years Best Pet Care! – – – – – Pet Nutrition Full Line of Pet Supplies Pet Lodging & Doggie Daycare Pet Grooming Dog Obedience Training We truly appreciate your business and are grateful for the trust you have placed in our products and services. THANK YOU!! Alisha’s Best of Friends Pet Care & Nutrition Center 3425 State Rd. 23 North, Dodgeville, WI - 608-935-7573 www.alishasbestfriends.blogspot.com Edging out last year’s winner in the Best Financial Advisor category this year is Harry Hellen of H H Financial Planning Group, Dodgeville. He took first place from Michael Peat of First Rate Financial, Dodgeville, who came in second place in this year’s vote. Other top votes included Tyler Kennicker of Mound City Bank, Mineral Point; Kathy Bramlett of Thrivant Financial, Dodgeville; Ross Smith and Ashley Tibbits, Farmers Savings Bank. Best Electrician Tom Esser of Esser Electric in Cobb was once again voted Best Electrician by our readers this year. Dan Johanning of Johanning Electric, Dodgeville, was voted into second place, with John DeMuth, also of Dodgeville, coming in a close third place. Thanks, Iowa County! HH Financial P L A N N I N G G R O U P Best Plumber When you are at your wits end because the kitchen sink won’t stop leaking, our readers said Terry Wolfe of Wolfe Plumbing, Dodgeville and Highland, is the Best Plumber to call. If Wolfe isn’t available, our readers thought Collins and Hying of Dodgeville was another reliable source for your plumbing needs. Best Medical Personnel Upland Hills Health is known for the Best Medical Personnel, according to our readers this year. Also receiving votes was the UHH Emergency Room Staff. Second place went to Dr. Grieshaber of Dodgeville Medical Center. Other vote getters were Highland EMS; Dr. Jody McGraw, Family Practice Associates; and Mineral Point Medical Center. Best Nurse When it comes to the caring and compassion qualities of Best Nurse, Denise Whitish of Dean Clinic in Mineral Point took first place with our readers this year. Another nurse who our readers think put their patients first was Brenda MacKinnon of Upland Hills Health, who came in second. Other area nurses who received votes included Debbi Short, Alley Bockhop, Amy Michek and Becky Tank. Best Bank Teller Maybe it’s her smile or her great customer service skills. Whatever it is, our readers think Roxy Seyfferth is the Best Bank Teller around, for the fifth year in a row! Also providing a friendly face at another local bank is Marie Fralick, BMO Harris Bank of Dodgeville, who came in second place. Other bank tellers who received votes included Megan Campbell of Royal Bank and Janet Glundlach, Clare Bank. Nick Portzen and his staff says Thank You for VOTING us as Best Bowling Alley 27 years of bowling & entertainment serving the Iowa County area! Banquet & Meeting Hall - Reception & Reunion Facilities - Benefits Catering - Restaurant - Food - Bar Hwy. 18 West • Dodgeville, WI 53533 • 608-935-2595 OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH - SUNDAY BREAKFAST “Best Gift Shop” October 22, 2015 Page 7 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” Best Photographer The photographers voted in our Best Photographer category definitely have the eye when it comes to preserving an important event. But according to our readers, Ann Gorgen of Ann Gorgen Photography, Mineral Point, is the Best Photographer. Kathy Moen of Paisley Blue, Fennimore, got the second most votes with our readers. Other photographers with the ability to capture our most precious moments included Lifka Bennett, Mineral Point and Vintage Bloom, Dodgeville. Best Auctioneer Willing to donate his time to many functions, Linden native Larry Springer once again takes first place for Best Auctioneer this year. Following in second place is Zeke Garthwaite with Garthwaite Auction Service, Blanchardville. John Reynolds and Justin Doyle also received votes for Best Auctioneer. Best Painter According to our readers, we have many skilled painters in our area, but there can only be one Best Painter for 2015. Our readers said it’s Chris Meudt of Dodgeville. Jerry Schmitz of Mineral Point was voted into second place this year. Other painters that received votes were Brad Wells, Barb Butteris and Dan Prochaska. Best Contractor For the second year, our readers believed Z&G Construction of Dodgeville (Zajicek and Grimm) earned the title of Best Contractor. Jeff Lindner of Linden received the second most amount of votes, with other votes scattering for Bruce Giessbuhler, Brad Jones, Dave Weier and Jake Venden. Best Artisan Our area is certainly blessed with the best artisans around. Our readers had many to choose from, and this year chose Bruce Howdle, Mineral Y OU TH A N K Thank you patients and friends for voting me Best Chiropractor I truly enjoy working with you to restore and maintain your good health and well being. Dr. Tammy Wilkinson DC Point, as Best Artisan. Jeb Prazak of Dodgeville was voted as second, with Karen Fitzsimmons, Tom Kelly and Kay Vance also receiving votes. Best Public Employee If he isn’t in Madison at his State Office, this year’s Best Public Employee can be found at Dodgeville City Hall. Our readers voted Todd Novak, Dodgeville Mayor, as this year’s Best Public Employee. Also hailed for his community involvement and dedication to the Village of Cobb, Mark Flannagan was awarded second place. Best Cheese Maker Best Locally Made Food Product We are honored that you voted Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc. Best Cheese Maker We have been making cheese for over 50 years and make over 50 types/varieties of cheese Triple Play won 3rd in the U.S. Championship and at ACS 2015 Barneveld Blue and Ewe Calf To Be Kidding Blue won 2nd at ACS 2015 Sheep Milk Cheddar and Three Year Cheddar won 3rd at ACS 2015 Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc. Best Florist If you need a beautiful floral arrangement, our readers said Gary Bay at White Rose Florist, Dodgeville, can provide the most beautiful bouquet around. Vickie McCarville of Heaven Scent Floral and Gifts, Mineral Point, received the second most amount of votes and is our runner-up. The Blooming Basket and Salad Garden of Mt. Horeb also received votes this year. World Champion Cheese Makers 320 COMMERCE ST. • MINERAL POINT, WI (608) 987-3259 hookscheese.com Thank You Dodgeville Chronicle Readers for Showing Your Faith In Us and Voting Us BEST CONTRACTOR! People Section Best Customer Service When it comes to customer service, our readers expect an attentive, knowledgeable and friendly face to help them. They told us we can find all that and more at Larsen’s Tax Service, Dodgeville. Our readers have also been treated well at Bob’s Electric, Dodgeville, who came in second place this year. Other businesses with great customer service included Randy’s Service, Dodgeville and Mitchell’s Hardware, Mineral Point. Give us a call for any project. We'll be glad to quote you! Zajicek & Grimm Construction LLC 729 S. Linn Street * Dodgeville, WI Kevin 608-935-3197 Joe 608-935-2009 Wilkinson Family Chiropractic 106 East Spring Street • Dodgeville, WI (608) 935-5500 Thank you to all who voted me as BEST ELECTRICIAN I couldn't be more proud to have served the area for over 36 years! THANK YOU to all my valuable customers for your continued support and confidence! Tom Esser ESSER ELECTRIC 501 Royce Ct. Cobb, WI 608-623-2078 (business/home) 608-574-7690 (cell) THANK YOU to all who voted for us as Readers’ Choice! We are proud to accept the recognition for “BEST BANK OR CREDIT UNION” We would like to congratulate our own Roxy Seyfferth in Dodgeville on receiving “BEST BANK TELLER” “LET’S KEEP A GOOD THING GROWING.” We would also like to congratulate our own Matt Staver in Dodgeville on receiving “BEST VOLUNTEER” Branches in Dodgeville Hollandale | Edmund | Ridgeway Mount Horeb | Mineral Point (888) 443.3226 www.farmerssavings.com October 22, 2015 Page 8 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” Thank You for voting DEAN CLINIC’S DENISE WHITISH Best Nurse We value the relationship we have with all of our patients and consider it a privilege to be your healthcare provider. Dodgeville 608-935-3301 Mineral Point 608-987-2391 Barneveld 608-924-3939 Thank You! To everyone who voted us Best Home Based Business in the recent Dodgeville Chronicle “Best Of” contest! We are happy to be of service to the area! Professional Air Duct Cleaning Dryer Vent Cleaning +L(I¿FLHQF\$LU)LOWHUV Indoor Air Quality Products ¾ Professional Service ¾ 25 Years in the HVAC Industry ¾ )XOO\,QVXUHG ¾ )UHHLQ+RPH(VWLPDWHV ¾ Locally Owned and Operated ¾ Satisfaction Guaranteed us on on a and us receive a 10% discount Aire Care Services Dodgeville Dodgeville WI 53533 608.341.8020 608.341.8020 E-mail: rmac@airecareservices.com E-mail: rmac@airecareservices.com Website: www.airecareservices.com Website: www.aircareservices.com Best Auto Service Sometimes it’s hard to explain exactly what noise your vehicle is making. That’s why our readers leave the nitty gritty to their Best Auto Service - Randy’s Service and Towing in Dodgeville. The business is owned by Randy Hildreth. Coming in second this year was Hallada Auto Group, Dodgeville, with Fillback Ford of Highland taking third place. Best Cellular Store Everyone has one these days - a cell phone. When our readers are ready to upgrade or have a question about their cellular device, they told us to go to Five Star Cellular Inc. of Dodgeville. Verizon Wireless came in second place this year, with Bee Mobile of Platteville and Total Wireless Prepaid also gathering some votes. Best Fuel Oil Provider Some weather forecasters have predicted a cold and snowy winter this year, so it might be a good idea to look into getting some fuel oil from the first place winner of Best Fuel Oil Provider, Michek Oil Co. Inc. of Cobb. If you are located in Mineral Point, you may be inclined to call our second place winner, Poad Oil. Cenex and Livingston Oil also received votes in this category. Best Lawn Service For the fourth year in a row, our readers voted Klosterman’s Lawn Service, Dodgeville, as their top business for keeping their lawns lush, green and healthy. Marr Landscape LLC, also of Dodgeville, was voted second place by our readers, with other A Big Thank You to The Dodgeville Chronicle readers for voting services such as Grass Pro of Cobb and Spring Green Lawn Service also receiving some votes. Best Appliance Repair For the sixth straight year, our readers have expressed they receive the best appliance repair service from Bob’s Electric of Dodgeville. Ford Appliance of Mineral Point came in second place, with Mitchell Hardware, also of Mineral Point, receiving votes for third place. Best Bank/Credit Union With locations across southwest Wisconsin in communities such as Mineral Point, Dodgeville, Hollandale, Edmund, Ridgeway and Mount Horeb, Farmers Savings Bank takes the top votes again this year in our Best Bank/Credit Union category. Readers told us that Heartland Credit Union, Dodgeville, was the second best bank/credit union, with institutions including Mound City Bank, Anchor Bank, Wells Fargo and Highland State Bank also receiving votes. Best Gift Shop Christmas will be coming up soon and many will be hunting for the perfect gift for a special friend or loved one. Our readers have spoken, and they said Rural Route 1 of Montfort and Livingston has the best gift shop around. Looking for something different? Good gifts can also be found at White Rose Florist of Dodgeville. Other vote getters included Our Front Porch, Dodgeville; Time and Again Vintage, Dodgeville; Sandstone Nursery, Mineral Point and the Mineral Point Collection. Best Elder Care Because of their caring staff and comfortable environment, our readers voted Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville, as Best Elder Care again this year. For the same reasons, our readers voted Bloomfield Healthcare, also of Dodgeville, The crew at Marr Landscape would like to express a sincere THANK YOU to all of our loyal clientele and customers for another great year. We consider it an honor to have been recognized by you as representatives of the landscape divisions in the recent Chronicle survey. Thanks again & remember to THINK SPRING!!! Trusted by you for over 35 years. Marr Landscape, LLC Dodgeville, WI - (608) 935-3271 THE DODGEVILLE LIONS CLUB as the Best Civic Organization in their "Best Of" survey - 4th year in a row We are proud of our giving to the community and to help with sight and hearing in the world for more than 40 years! Club members have helped with over $500,000 in donations to local, state, national and international projects in those 40 years, plus have donated many, many hours of community service. Some local projects are: new welcome to Dodgeville signs to the South, replacing tin on Harris Park dugouts, picnic shelters and playground equipment at Harris and Centennial Parks, donated to the Centennial Park concession stand, lights, sound systems and dugouts at several parks, dialysis machines at Upland Hills Health, community sign, reading enhancement machines at the public library and more. Club members also help transport eyes to hospitals to help save people's sight. Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month. Search Dodgeville Lions Club on the web In Just Our First Year Of Business We’re Proud To Have Been Named For Best Happy Hour By The Readers of The Dodgeville Chronicle. Join us for a lot of fun and good times! Featuring 6 rotating taps of Great Wisconsin Craft Beers and U.S. Domestic Taps and Bottles of Beer. 105 E. Chapel St., Dodgeville, WI (608) 574-5651 October 22, 2015 Page 9 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” into second place. Sienna Crest, Cornerstone Foundation and Stonefield Apartments, all of Dodgeville, also received votes in this category. Best Landscape Company For the sixth year in a row, Marr Landscape, LLC of Dodgeville received the most votes for our Best Landscape Company category. Finishing in second place, readers felt Sandstone Nursery of Mineral Point was also a good stop for new trees, bushes, plants and other lawn necessities. Best Garden Center With a beautiful selection of perennials, annuals and everything in between, Sandstone Nursery of Mineral Point takes first place this year for Best Garden Center. Receiving the second most votes was Wal-mart’s Garden Center. Cushman’s of Belmont and Ederer’s Do It Best of Dodgeville also received votes from our readers this year. Best Convenience Store Coffee, fuel, food and excellent service make Kwik Trip our readers’ choice for Best Convenience Store this year. Our readers also thought another good stop for all those little necessities was New Horizons of Dodgeville, formerly known as Mr. T’s. Best House Cleaning Service Need to get your home spotless and sparkly clean for a big occasion? Or maybe you need just a little help tidying up? Our readers said you should call Mary Jo Clerkin with Good Clean Fun of Dodgeville, as she was voted as having the Best House Cleaning Service again this year. Bigler Cleaning Service of Dodgeville came in second place with Deep Steam, now owned by Nate Bigler, Dodgeville, also receiving votes. Best Heating and Cooling To keep yourself cool in the summer and warm and toasty in the winter, our readers suggest calling Upmann Heating and Cooling of Edmund for your heating and cooling needs. Receiving the second most votes was Collins and Hying, Dodgeville. Other vote getters included Thermo Dynamics of Spring Green and Burke Plumbing and Heating of Mineral Point. Best Farm Supply Store To all who voted to select me “Best Auctioneer” Best Pet Care Some of us consider our pets part of the family, so it is only expected that they also receive great care when needed. Receiving first place this year for being the best place to take our furry friends is Alisha’s Best of Friends Pet Care of Dodgeville. Arnette’s Country Grooming, also of Dodgeville, came in second, with Countryview Veterinary Clinic of Mineral Point also receiving votes from our readers. Best Pharmacy Thanks for voting us Thank You Conveniently located in a prime spot on High Street in Mineral Point, our readers voted Ivey’s Pharmacy into first place this year, just edging out our second place winner, Corner Drug Hometown Pharmacy of Dodgeville. Other vote getters in this category were Walgreens and Wal-mart. Larry F. Springer Broker & Auctioneer 1852 Cave Rd., Mineral Point, WI 608-623-2245 Thank You to all the readers who voted us Best Produce Best Meat Best Farm Supply Proud to serve the Dodgeville community for over 45 years 4894 County Trunk YZ • Dodgeville, WI 608.935.2753 • www.farmandfleet.com Our area farmers are some of the hardest working people around so it is important that they have a great place to fulfill all their farm supply needs. For the sixth year in a row, our readers told us that Blain’s Farm and Fleet of Dodgeville is We began as Dick’s Supermarket in Downtown Dodgeville in 1968, moved to Springate Mall in 1979 and joined Piggly Wiggly in 2001. 316 W Spring St., Dodgeville, WI • 608-935-2366 Thank you for voting Thank You Dodgeville Chronicle Readers for voting us the area’s Best Bakery CELLULAR INC. F I V E ★ S TA R BEST Cellular Store With special thanks to our staff for providing outstanding customer service. Dodgeville 514 E. Leffler St., 608-930-2355 Mt. Horeb 1221 US Hwy. 18 & 151, 608-437-2295 New Glarus 1305 State Hwy. 69, 608-527-4495 154 N. Iowa St. • Dodgeville, WI 608-935-3812 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK October 22, 2015 Page 10 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” Thank You To All Who Selected Us for the 6th Year In a Row... #1 - Best Oil Change all 6 years! #1 - Best Auto Service 5 out of 6 years! just the place. Second place went to Ederer’s Do It Best of Dodgeville with Ross Soil Service of Mineral Point coming in third place. Vita Plus and Farmers Implement also received votes in this category this year. • 30 YEARS OF SERVICE Best Home Based Business 405 N. Iowa St., Dodgeville • 608-935-5424 Towing 24/7 • Complete Automotive & Lt. Truck Repair Gary and Sue and family at White Rose Florist say Thank You for selecting us the area’s Best Florist 6th Year in a Row! We are happy to serve you with all your floral needs! Our communities are lucky to have a handful of great home based businesses. But there can only be one winner, and our readers voted Aire Care Services of Dodgeville as the Best Home Based Business this year. The people at Aire Care will professionally clean your air ducts and dryer vents. Second place was awarded to Tri-State Custom Windows, also of Dodgeville, with Steph’s Sweet Treats of Dodgeville coming in third. Best Car Dealership Our readers voted Hallada Auto Group, Dodgeville, as the Best Car Dealership this year because of their wide variety of vehicles for any person or family. Readers also liked the service and sales from the Fillback Family of Dealerships, with locations in Highland, Richland Center and Boscobel. Ubersox Auto Group and Runde Auto Group also received votes from our readers this year. Best Civic Organization Over 20 years of service 101 1/2 W. Leffler Street Dodgeville, WI 53533 608-935-5564 Volunteering is the best way to get involved in your community and our readers said that the best organization to join is the Lions Club. Lions Clubs can be found in a handful of communities in Iowa County, and all across the country! Bob McNeill II carrys on the fine appliance care that his dad, Bob McNeill started close to 70 years ago. Thank ~VOTED~ ! u o Y BEST FAST FOOD BEST (ICE CREAM) CUSTARD AREA’S BEST OF October 2015 Specials All Month: • $1.00 Off Pork Tenderloin Value Basket • Buy any Tall Concrete Mixer at a Medium Price October 31st Halloween: FREE single scoup custard to guests in costume GAME DAY SPECIAL: FREE Frozen Custard when you order an 8 piece or larger Fresh Fried Chicken to Go! 8 pc. = 1 Free Pint; 12 pc. = 2 Free Pints; 16 pc. = 3 Free Pints; 20 pc. = 4 Free Pints Dodgeville 608-935-9094 ace l P t 1s ear Y h t 6 ow! R A In www.culvers.com Thank you to all who voted for us in The Dodgeville Chronicle Readers Poll Thank You to all of the readers for voting us We appreciate your votes! Daily Lunch Specials ~VOTED~ Friday Fish Fry Best Bar Best Burger Best Bartender 10A Commerce Street Mineral Point, WI “Tony Pittz” www.tonystap.com 608-987-2211 Best Steak Serving Wednesday-Saturday evening starting at 5 p.m. Sunday brunch starting October 18th Ludden Lake GOLF COURSE & SUPPER CLUB 1350 West Lake Road, Mineral Point, WI 608-987-2888 October 22, 2015 Page 11 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” It is a great honor to be named Best Plumber by the Dodgeville Chronicle readers! “Thanks to our customers for allowing us to serve you for almost 40 years.” Terry Wolfe Wolfe Plumbing Office: 420 W. Washington St., Dodgeville, WI 608-574-7403 • 608-935-2458 608-929-7404 Larry Springer has been auctioneering for a good share of his life and has donated services to many good causes. That’s why he has been voted the Best Auctioneer for the three years that category has existed. Thank You Dodgeville Chronicle Readers for voting Woody Erickson THE AREA’S BEST INSURANCE AGENT &ORYOURNEXTCARLOANTURNTOAGOOD NEIGHBOR#ALLMETODAYFORINFORMATION AND)CANGETTHEWHEELSTURNINGFORYOU Woody Erickson State Farm Agent Dodgeville, WI 53533-1439 Bus: 608-935-2316 woody.erickson.b09n@statefarm.com The Kiwanis Club is also a good group to join, according to our readers. Also getting votes this year for Best Civic Organization was Feeding Friends at the Dodgeville United Methodist Church and Mineral Point Community Chest. Best Local Non Food Product The hardworking Thomas brothers of Tri-State Custom Windows, Dodgeville, were voted for having the Best Local NonFood Product by our readers this year. Second place went to Walnut Hollow, also of Dodgeville. Thank You for voting us Best Golf Course We appreciate your business and we look forward to serving you. Dodge Point Country Club & Golf Course 987-2500 1771 County Hwy. YD, Mineral Point, WI dodgepointcountryclub.com FALL GOLF RATES Everyday:18 holes w/cart $25, 9 holes w/cart $17 FALL DINING HOURS Friday & Saturday Nights starting at 5:00 p.m. Come see w h we are y ,)+%!'//$.%)'("/234!4%&!2-)34(%2%® #1 Thank you for voting Larsen’s Tax Service Best Business Customer Service 2nd year in a row! Bob Larsen Serving the area with Tax Preparation for over 45 years! 114 East Chapel Street, Dodgeville, WI 608-935-3298 305 & 306 E. Leffler, Dodgeville, WI • 608-935-2352 • 608-935-2353 Thank you for voting us Best Car Dealership October 22, 2015 Page 12 Dodgeville Chronicle’s Best Of “Our Readers’ Choice” Best Oil Change They say it’s best to get your vehicle’s oil changed every 3,000 miles, and our readers voted Randy’s Service and Towing, Dodgeville, as the business that does the best. Hallada Auto Group, also of Dodgeville, received second place with Mark’s Auto, Dodgeville and Cassidy Auto, Hollandale, also receiving votes this year. Thank you for voting us Best Locally Made (non food) Product WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU. We Manufacture and Install Vinyl Slider, Casement, Double Hung, Bay-Bow, Awning and Picture Windows FREE DISPOSAL OF OLD WINDOWS Call For a Free Estimate - 608-930-1945 www.tristatecustomwindows.com Thank you for voting me Thank You The work that goes into selecting the "Best Of" winners by our staff is rewarded by one thing....YOU. To all of you who took time to vote in The Dodgeville Chronicle’s “Best Of” for 2015 we can say loud and clear, THANK YOU. Once again we found out that our readers enjoy shopping in this area and they love the good service and special attention they receive when they do. We had new winners this year as more people took time to vote for their favorite. In an economy where every dollar counts it is a tribute to our area businesses that our readers spend those dollars here and receive value for what they spend. It is our businesses who answer the call when it is time to put out the high school yearbook, purchase shirts for the youth programs, help out on programs for our senior citizens, donate prizes for raffles and events, support those who are ill or devastated by a major catastrophe...the list goes on. Thank you to all who took the time to thank them though your votes. We are presenting the winners and others who were mentioned here. Stop in and congratulate them, thank them for being in business and patronize them often. Best Housecleaning Service 2 years in a Row! Good Clean Fun Mary Jo Clerkin Specializing in Residential Cleaning • Thorough • Reliable • Professional Free Estimates • Referrals • Insured Homes • Apartments • Move In/Out • Real Estate 418 W. 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