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Adams Lake Pub
Voted Best Furniture Store in ! Noble County
The Adams Lake Pub staff & family wish to thank you all for your patronage, your votes and most importantly the opportunity you have given us to succeed.
904 W. North St., Kendallville
347-2254
www.atzfurniturecompany.com
Thank you to our customers, sponsors, suppliers & staff. We appreciate your vote of confidence. Thank you for your support.
Steak - Seafood - Ribs Now starting our 10th year! AdamsLakePub.com • 260-854-DINE
2702 Cobblestone Lane Kendallville, IN 46755 260-349-1550 www.cobblestonegc.com
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Mansions, Museums & Murals Ligonier Visitor Center & Heritage Station Museum
Ligonier Artifacts & History Prearranged Tours Available Small and large groups, clubs, school classes, reunions or churches
Handicap accessible
260-894-9000 • 888-822-0262
Open May - October • Tues. - Fri. 10-3, Sat. 10-12:30 comeseeligonier@ligtel.com 800 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767
THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US! OUTDOOR DINING STARTS MID-MAY!
Weekend Live Music, Karaoke, Free Jukebox & Dinner Specials Enjoy Prime Grinders, Burgers, Seafood & Ribs
Willy and the Jets
March 18th 9 PM - 1 AM
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Between Witmer & Westler Lakes 1510 E 700 S, Wolcottville, IN 46795 • 260-854-2425 Monday-Saturday 12-9 p.m. • Sunday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Starting March 12 Sunday hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thanks for voting for us! 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU!
Your full service auto repair center Engine Diagnostics • Tires • Alignments Transmissions • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Suspensions Oil Changes • 24 Hr. Roadside Service
102 E. Dutch St., Wolcottville, IN • 260-854-3200
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808 N. Cavin St., Ligonier, IN • 260-894-4707 tirestarofwolcottville.com
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Thank you readers for your votes! We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.
We are a local, family-owned business – serving do-it-yourself homeowners and professionals alike since 1921!
Favorite Lumber Yard!
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We offer a complete selection of Lumber & Building Materials – including: Windows & Doors Siding & Roofing Post Frame Building Materials – Design Service too! Cabinetry & Countertops for any room of the home – with FREE Design Service! Composite Decking We have our own Custom Millwork & Cabinet Facility – designing and manufacturing custom pieces for homes and businesses – with no limitations! We have our own Structural Building Components Facility, manufacturing Roof & Floor Trusses and Wall Panels for homes or commercial projects And MORE – including FREE Delivery on most building materials
KENDALLVILLE 403 East Harris St. 260-347-3050
SHIPSHEWANA 255 Talmadge St. 260-768-4176
Visit our new website at BigCLumber.com
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Join Noble Hawk Golf Links...
For About Half Price!! Special Memberships Now Available:
• The “Buddy Membership” (for ages 22-39) Plus your children to age 12 play for FREE
• The “Weekday Membership” Great for Seniors!
Noble Hawk Is Making Golf Accessible And Affordable Memberships include Unlimited Golf, Cart & Range Limited number of Buddy & Weekday Memberships available....ACT NOW!
Call 260-349-0900 or visit noblehawk.com for more information
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THANK YOU FOR LETTING US HELP YOU WITH ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS! “WE’RE IN YOUR HOMETOWN”
“Tin Cup” on your schedule! Anytime Golf League Play league golf
Flexible, Affordable, Fun!
Chevrolet • Buick • GMC
• 2 Person Teams - Flighted Scramble Format • Play your league round any day or time of the week • Any Age, Gender or Skill Level • Discounted Golf Fees any time you play... league round or not! • May 14-August 19 (14 Weeks) • Season-End Event & Awards Banquet - Lots of Gifts & Prizes • Pro Shop Merchandise Discounts for Tin Cup Members
Call 260-349-0900 or visit noblehawk.com for more information
BEYOND PRECISION
Chase Anderson
Dave Beaty
Jim Vandiver
Shane Schooley
U.S. 6 West, Kendallville
347-1400
HAVE FUN PLAYING GOLF THIS SUMMER!
Tad Dorton
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Readers Choice Winners
AUTO PARTS STORE
OIL CHANGE
CAMPGROUND
WINNER Advance Auto Parts (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP O’ Reilly Auto Parts (Kendallville) Jenkins Automotive- NAPA Auto Parts (Kendallville)
WINNER Jiffy Lube (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Finish Line Car Wash/Quick Lube (Kendallville) Rapid Oil Works Inc (LaGrange) Shepherd’s Tire Star
WINNER Twin Mills Camping Resort (Howe) RUNNERS UP Bixler Lake Campground (Kendallville) Trading Post Canoe Kayak & Campground (Mongo)
Maple Wood Nature Center (LaGrange)
ASIAN RESTAURANT WINNER Super Chopsticks (Kendallville) RUNNER UP China Buffet (Albion)
BAKERY OR DONUT SHOP
AUTO REPAIR/SERVICE SHOP
TIRE STORE
COMMUNITY EVENT/FESTIVAL
WINNER Bowen’s Body Shop (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Hagerman’s Auto (Ligonier) Automasters Brian’s Automotive Hostetler Tire LaGrange LE Dietrich’s Tire Star
WINNER Best One Tire & Service (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Tire Star (Wolcottville) Triple M Tire & Service LLC (Shipshewana) Noble County Tire
WINNER Kendallville Apple Festival RUNNERS UP Ligonier Marshmallow Festival LaGrange Corn School
WINNER Foltz Bakery (LaGrange) RUNNERS UP Bread Box Bake Shop (Shipshewana) Tasty’s (Kendallville)
GOLF COURSE
BAR & GRILL
BOATS/CAMPERS RV DEALER WINNER West Lakes Boat Mart (Rome City) RUNNERS UP Moore Boats (Ligonier) L&R Marine (Shipshewana)
CAR WASH WINNER Finish Line Car Wash/Quick Lube (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Suds-N-Duds (Shipshewana) Splash-N-Dash
NEW CAR DEALER WINNER Shepherd’s Chevrolet- BuickGMC (Kendallivlle) RUNNERS UP Max Platt (Kendallville) Burnworth Zollars (Ligonier)
TOWING SERVICE WINNER Curtis Towing & Recovery (Wolcotville) RUNNERS UP Avilla Motor Works Inc (Avilla) Campbell’s Garage (Ligonier)
USED CAR DEALER WINNER Preferred Auto (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Druley Investments (LaOtto) Baseline 4x4 Outfitters (Albion)
BIKING/HIKING TRAILS WINMER Noble Trails RUNNERS UP Maple Wood Nature Center Pumpkinvine Nature Trail
BOWLING ALLEY WINNER Albion Bowl
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WINNER Cobblestone Golf Course & Event Center RUNNERS UP Noble Hawk Golf Links (Kendallville) Limberlost Golf Club (Rome City)
MOVIE THEATER WINNER Strand Theatre (Kendallville)
MUSEUM WINNER Mid-America Windmill Museum (Kendallville) RUNNER UP Ligonier Visitor Center & Heritage Station Museum
PARK WINNER Chain O Lakes State Park (Albion) RUNNERS UP Bixler Lake Park (Kendallville)
WINNER Adams Lake Pub (Wolcottville) RUNNERS UP Twin Six Restaurant (Wolcottville) Rudy’s Bar & Grill (Kendallville)
BREAKFAST WINNER Maria’s House of Pancakes (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Country Corral Restaurant (Shipshewana) Breakfast House (Kendallville) Howe Restaurant
BUFFET WINNER 5 & 20 Country Kitchen (Shipshewana) RUNNERS UP Zin’s Buffet (Kendallville) Tiffany’s (Topeka) Blue Gate Restaurant (Shipshewana)
BURGER
WINNER Riegling’s CopperTop (Wolcottville) RUNNERS UP Rudy’s Bar & Grill (Kendallville) Coody Brown’s (Wolcottville)
RUNNERS UP Riegling’s CopperTop Wolcottville) Twin Six Restaurant Coody Brown’s (Wolcottville)
ICE CREAM OR YOGURT
WINNER St. James Restaurant (Avilla) RUNNERS UP Blue Gate Restaurant (Shipshewana)
WINNER Dairy Queen (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Lucy’s Vedie Twist (LaGrange) Blue Heron Ice Cream Bar (Kendallville) Sundaes on Sylvan (Rome City)
CUP OF COFFEE
LUNCH
CHICKEN
WINNER Great Lakes Coffee Company & Chocolate (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Joanna’s Dealicious Treats (Kendallville) Huckleberries (LaGrange)
WINNERS Jeny’s Tacos (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Don Chico’s Mexican Grille (Kendallville) St. James Restaurant (Avilla)
DESSERT
WINNER Don Chico’s Mexican Grille (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Jeny’s Tacos (Kendallville) El Zorrito 2 (Shipshewana)
WINNER Dairy Queen (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Lucy’s Vedie Twist (LaGrange) Blue Heron Ice Cream Bar (Kendallville) Sundaes on Sylvan (Rome City)
FAST FOOD WINNER Arby’s RUNNERS UP Dairy Queen Wendy’s McDonald’s
FRENCH FRIES WINNER St. James Restaurant (Avilla)
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
OUTDOOR DINING WINNER Adams Lake Pub (Wolcottville) RUNNERS UP Coody Brown’s (Wolcottville) Chicago Joe’s (LaGrange) Riegling’s CopperTop (Wolcottville)
PIZZA WINNER Pizza Forum (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Jim’s Pizza (Kendallville) Amy’s Pizza (Shipshewana)
Readers Choice Awards
SEAFOOD
APPLIANCE STORE
WINNER Adams Lake Pub (Wolcottville) RUNNERS UP Stroh’s Hide-Away Food & Spirits (LaGrange) Turkey Lake Restaurant & Tavern (LaGrange)
WINNER Hagerman Appliance Parts & Service (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Sears (Kendallville) Emma Warehouse (Topeka) Topeka Do It Best (Topeka)
STEAKHOUSE
BOOK STORE
WINNER St. James Restaurant (Avilla) RUNNERS UP Twin Six Restaurant (Wolcottville) Adams Lake Pub (Wolcottville)
WINNER Summer’s Stories (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP My Father’s Business (LaGrange) Allied Book Company (Ligonier)
SUNDAY BRUNCH WINNER Maria’s House of Pancakes (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Howe Restaurant Sylvan Cellars (Rome City)
WINERY/BREWERY WINNER Sylvan Cellars (Rome City) RUNNERS UP Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard (LaOtto) LaOtto Brewing
ANTIQUE/VINTAGE STORE WINNER Antiques And More (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP The Antique Gallery (Shipshewana) Route 20 Antiques LLC (LaGrange)
CARPET STORE WINNER Edwards Floor Covering (Rome City) RUNNERS UP Select Flooring (Kendallville) Quality Floor (Topeka) R & S Sales (Shipshewana) Emma Warehouse (Topeka)
CLOTHING STORE WINNER Once Upon A Time (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Label Shopper (Kendallville) Shipshewana General Store
CONVENIENCE STORE WINNER Casey’s General Store (Ligonier) RUNNERS UP Browns BP Food Shop (Kendallville) Albion One Stop
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FARM SUPPLY STORE
HARDWARE STORE
WINNER Rural King Supply (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Honeyville Feed and Farm Supply Inc (Topeka)
WINNER Kendallville Do it Center RUNNERS UP Doc’s Do it Best (Albion) Ace Hardware (LaGrange) Ace Hardware (Ligonier)
FLORAL SHOP
JEWELRY STORE
WINNER Baker’s Fruit & Flower Farm (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Home Sweet Home Floral (Kendallville) The Flower Shoppe (Kendallville)
WINNER Christianson Jewelers (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Barker’s Jewelry Store LLC (Kendallville) J. Klingler Jewelers (Wolcottville)
FRIENDLIEST STORE
LIQUOR STORE
WINNER Sassie Snaps by Iolet (Kendallville)
WINNER House of Spirits (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Kendallville Party Store Gay’s Hops-N-Schnapps (LaGrange)
FURNITURE/ MATTRESS STORE WINNER Atz Furniture (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Weaver Furniture Sales (Shipshewana) Shipshewana Furniture
GARDEN STORE/NURSERY WINNER Juniper Hill Nursery (Wolcottville) RUNNER UP Countryscapes & Gardens (Ligonier)
GROCERY STORE WINNER Kroger (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP E & S Sales (Shipshewana) Albion Village Foods
LUMBER YARD WINNER Big C Lumber (Kendallville/ Shipshewana) RUNNERS UP Alpha Building Center Inc (Shipshewana) Hershy Lumber (Topeka)
PET SUPPLY STORE WINNER Your Dogs Best Friend (Avilla) RUNNERS UP Wana Feed & Service (Shipshewana)
SHOE STORE WINNER Shoe Sensation (Kendallville)
RUNNERS UP Walking on Air Comfort Footwear (Shipshewana) Head Over Heels (Shipshewana)
ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICE WINNER Baden Gage & Schroeder (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Sands Accounting Inc (Ligonier) H&R Block (Kendallville) Willits Tax Service (South Milford)
ALTERATIONS SHOP WINNER Inn Stitches (Rome City) RUNNERS UP Alterations By Karen Munk (Kendallville)
ANIMAL CLINIC WINNER Kendallville Animal Clinic RUNNERS UP Tri-State Veterinary Clinic & Equine Center (Kendallville) Ligonier Animal Clinic
ASSISTED LIVING/ NURSING HOME WINNER Presence Sacred Heart Home (Avilla) RUNNERS UP Lutheran Life Villages (Kendallville) Orchard Pointe Health Campus (Kendallville) Miller’s Merry Manor (LaGrange)
AUCTION COMPANY WINNER Strawser Auctions (Wolcottville) RUNNERS UP Lewis & Lambright Auctioneers & Real Estate (LaGrange) Jerry Grogg Auctioneer & Real Estate (LaGrange)
BANK WINNER Campbell & Fetter Bank RUNNERS UP Lake City Bank Chase Bank
BARBER SHOP WINNER The Family Shears (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Troy’s Salon (Kendallville) His & Hers Stylists (Kendallville)
CHILD CARE PROVIDER WINNER Kendallville Child Care RUNNERS UP Rainbow Years Learning Ministry (Shipshewana) West Noble Day Care Center (Ligonier)
CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC RUNNERS UP Jansen Family Chiropractic (Kendallville) Holliday Chiropractic (Kendallville)
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COMPUTER REPAIR
Readers Choice Awards
Readers Choice Winners DOCTOR OFFICE
HEALTH CLUB/GYM
LAW FIRM
WINNER Kendallville Computers RUNNERS UP Pilgrim’s Computer Service (LaGrange) Tri State Computer Repair (Avilla)
WINNER Parkview Physicians Group RUNNERS UP Goshen Health Physicians (Ligonier) Northeastern Internal Medicine (LaGrange)
WINNER Cole Center Family YMCA (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Curves for Women (Kendallville) Complete Fitness (Kendallville)
CONTRACTOR/HOME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
ELECTRICIAN
HEARING/AUDIOLOGY SPECIALIST
WINNER Jansen Law (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Blackburn & Green (Kendallville) Ernsberger & Helmer (LaGrange) Beers Mallers Backs & Salin LLP (LaGrange) Yoder & Kraus, P.C. (Kendallville)
WINNER Strawser Brothers Construction Inc. (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP B. Lash Home Improvements (Avilla) K. Lash & Sons (Kendallville) Snyder Construction Inc. (Kendallville) Kline Builders Inc. (Kendallville)
CREDIT UNION WINNER Three Rivers Federal Credit Union RUNNERS UP Interra Credit Union Professional Federal Credit Union
DENTIST OFFICE WINNER Jansen Family Dentistry (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Orchard Park Family Dentistry (Kendallville) Ronald L. Denton, DDS (LaGrange) Dennis Lamp, DDS (Avilla) Ligonier Dental Care
WINNER JO Mory Inc. RUNNERS UP Airgood Electrical Shop (Ligonier) Billingsley Electric Inc. (Wolcottville) Depew Plumbing Heating & Cooling (Ligonier) McCoy Mechanical (LaGrange)
FINANCIAL PLANNER WINNER Edward Jones (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Edward Jones (LaGrange) Edward Jones (Wolcottville)
FUNERAL HOME WINNER Hite Funeral Home Inc (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Young Family Funeral Home (Kendallville) Frurip May Funeral Home
HAIR SALON WINNER Great Clips (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Jagged Edge (Kendallville) Tangles Salon (Kendallville)
WINNER HearCare Audiology (Kendallville)
HEATING & COOLING SERVICE WINNER JO Mory RUNNERS UP Gibson’s Heating & Plumbing Inc. (Kendallville) Preferred Maintenance (LaGrange)
HOTEL/MOTEL
MORTGAGE COMPANY WINNER Campbell & Fetter Bank RUNNERS UP Hallmark Home Mortgage (Kendallville)
NAIL SALON WINNER Pro Nail (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Li Nail Salon (Kendallville)
WINNER Blue Gate Garden Inn & Suites (Shipshewana) RUNNERS UP Holiday Inn Express (Kendallville) Holiday Inn Express (Howe) Best Western (Kendallville)
OPHTHALMOLOGY CENTER
INSURANCE AGENCY
WINNER Champs & Tramps All Breed Dog Grooming (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Puppy Love (Howe) Doggie Do’s (Kendallville)
WINNER State Farm (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Black & Ramer Insurance (Kendallville) Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance (Kendallville)
WINNER Roush & Will Optometrists RUNNERS UP Dunlap Eye Clinic (LaGrange) RX Optical (Kendallville)
PET GROOMER
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PHARMACY
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Readers Choice Winners Hensinger Plumbing (Kendallville)
WINNER Walgreens Drug Stores (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP CVS Pharmacy (Kendallville) Topeka Pharmacy Corp
REAL ESTATE AGENCY WINNER Re/Max Results (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Hosler Realty (Kendallville) Re/Max Results (Wolcottville)
PLUMBING COMPANY WINNER JO Mory RUNNERS UP Gibson’s Heating & Plumbing Inc (Kendallville)
TANNING SALON WINNER Tanning Hut (Kendallville)
Tavern
Food & Spirits EST. 2012
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TUESDAYS 50¢ Wings $2 Coronas
THURSDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
FRIDAYS
SATURDAYS
Chef’s Choice
$ 10 14” 2-Topping Pizza
TRAVEL AGENCY
LAWYER
WINNER S & S Travel (Kendallville) RUNNERS UP Noble Travel Inc. Laird Travel (Ligonier)
WINNER Don Gura
WINNER Chris Jansen RUNNER UP Seth Tipton
REAL ESTATE AGENT WINNER Anita Hess
Thank You!
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Thank you for voting us the No. 1 Auction company in Noble County! STRAWSER AUCTIONS
P.O. Box 337, 200 N. Main Street, Wolcottville, Indiana 46795 Michael G. Strawser, Auctioneer www.strawserauctions.com • michael@strawserauctions.com Office: 260-854-2859 • AU01036470 & AC30700060
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Presence Sacred Heart Home offers: + Skilled nursing care + Short-stay rehabilitation + Outpatient Therapy + Memory Care + Assisted Living + Indpendent Living
We look forward to meeting you! Stop by or call 260.897.2841 to learn more.
Thank You for voting us No. 1 again this year!
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