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Best<br />
of the<br />
Flathead<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> inter lake Reader Poll<br />
<strong>2013</strong>
2 – <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
thank you<br />
flathead valley!<br />
for voting us<br />
best place to go dancing<br />
best place to mingle<br />
if you’re single<br />
www.caseysbar.com | 406.862.8150 | 101 central avenue, whitefish, mt
Service<br />
with a smile<br />
4 Bean counters<br />
4 Mechanic<br />
4 Dry cleaner<br />
4 Customer service<br />
4 Veterinarian<br />
5 Office staff<br />
5 Contractor<br />
5 Real estate agent<br />
5 Hair stylist<br />
6 Manicurist<br />
6 Hair salon<br />
7 Bike shop<br />
7 Attorney<br />
7 Photographer<br />
7 Insurance agent<br />
7 Bank teller<br />
9 Financial institution<br />
9 Tattoo parlor<br />
BEST OF THE FLATHEAD TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Shopper’s<br />
paradise<br />
10 Jewelry store<br />
10 Ski/snowboard shop<br />
10 Women’s shopping<br />
11 Gift shop<br />
11 Men’s shopping<br />
11 Pawn shop<br />
11 Antique shop<br />
12 Children’s gifts<br />
12 Hardware store<br />
12 Flower shop<br />
13 Thrift store<br />
13 Car dealership<br />
14 Art gallery<br />
14 Convenience store<br />
Food & drink<br />
15 Fried chicken<br />
15 Barbecue<br />
15 Soup<br />
15 Breakfast<br />
15 Pizza<br />
16 Cheap eats<br />
16 Burger<br />
16 Steak<br />
16 Mexican<br />
16 Italian<br />
16 Fine dining<br />
17 Asian<br />
17 Coffee shop<br />
17 Grocery store<br />
17 Bakery<br />
17 Barista<br />
17 Chef<br />
17 Bartender<br />
17 Wait staff<br />
18 Beer selection<br />
18 Local microbrew<br />
18 Caterer<br />
18 Sunday brunch<br />
18 Bar<br />
19 Wine selection<br />
19 Happy hour<br />
20 New restaurant<br />
20 Family restaurant<br />
Entertainment<br />
21 Mingle if you’re single<br />
21 Dancing<br />
21 Local band<br />
21 Casino<br />
22 Parade<br />
22 Community celebration<br />
22 Roadside attraction<br />
22 Golf course<br />
23 Local author<br />
23 Local artist<br />
Health/wellness<br />
24 Personal trainer<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong> – 3<br />
24 Yoga instructor<br />
24 Massage therapist<br />
25 Doctor<br />
25 Athletic club<br />
26 Local athlete<br />
26 Dentist<br />
26 Nurse<br />
Other favorites<br />
<strong>27</strong> Volunteer<br />
<strong>27</strong> Promoter<br />
<strong>27</strong> Chiropractor<br />
28 Pastor<br />
28 School administrator<br />
28 Teacher<br />
28 Bus/taxi driver<br />
29 Place to watch people<br />
29 Coach<br />
30 Place to walk a dog<br />
31 Favorite hike<br />
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"The 5 Things Plumbers Do That Drive Everyone Crazy... And How<br />
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"Happy Today or You Don't Pay" <br />
PLUMBING/HEATING &<br />
DRAIN SERVICE © PSI 1999<br />
www.wildwestplumbing.com<br />
The Echo <strong>Lake</strong> Cafe<br />
Serving fresh, wholesome food since 1960.<br />
We are very thankful<br />
to God, all our loyal<br />
customers, and our<br />
truely dedicated<br />
staff for helping to<br />
make our Cafe so<br />
successful. We are<br />
honored to receive<br />
this years awards for<br />
#1 for the<br />
“Best Breakfast”<br />
and “Best Sunday<br />
Brunch”<br />
Bob & Christi Young<br />
1195 Hwy 83,<br />
Bigfork, MT<br />
837-4252
4 – <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
JORDAHL AND<br />
SLITER of Kalispell won<br />
the Best Bean Counter<br />
award for its accounting<br />
expertise. The staff from<br />
left to right, front row,<br />
includes Valerie McKenzie,<br />
Donald Kisler, Todd<br />
Tonjum and Laird Reed;<br />
back row: Deonne Bennett,<br />
Justin Sliter, David<br />
Schultz, John Michael<br />
Knopik and David<br />
Hergesheimer.<br />
{Bean counters}<br />
1. Jordahl & Sliter, Kalispell<br />
2. Tie: Stahlberg & Sutherland, Kalispell;<br />
and Gilbertson, Wynne & Associates,<br />
Kalispell<br />
3. Swiftcurrent Consulting and Accounting,<br />
Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: JSSC, Whitefish<br />
{Mechanic}<br />
1. Don K Whitefish auto dealership<br />
2. H & A Automotive, Kalispell<br />
3. Jim Florman at Northwest Auto,<br />
Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Celtic Motors,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Dry cleaner}<br />
1. Imperial Dry Cleaners, Kalispell<br />
2. Naturally Clean, Kalispell and Whitefish<br />
3. Sutherland, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Dirty Boy Laundry,<br />
Kalispell<br />
BEST OF service with a smile<br />
{Customer service}<br />
1. Culligan Water Conditioning, Kalispell<br />
2. Amore Salon and Spa, Kalispell<br />
3. Costco, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: The Edge Salon, Kalispell<br />
{Veterinarian}<br />
1. Alpine Animal Hospital, Whitefish<br />
2. Dr. Dan Savage, Big Sky Animal Clinic, Kalispell<br />
3. Dr. Jevon Clark, Animal Clinic of Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Countryside Animal Clinic, Kalispell<br />
Congratulations to Ernie from the<br />
Drivers and Staff<br />
at Eagle Transit for<br />
being voted one of<br />
the Best Drivers.<br />
“Your Public Transportation Provider”<br />
758-5728<br />
www.flathead.mt.gov/Eagle<br />
Thank you<br />
4010 HWY. 93 NORTH<br />
KALISPELL, MT<br />
756-8941<br />
OPEN DAILY AT 5:00 P.M.<br />
Flathead Valley for voting us<br />
#1 Best Steak again...<br />
11 Years Running!<br />
Janelle & Patty<br />
ALSO A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL<br />
OF THE SPENCER STAFF AND TO<br />
OUR LOYAL PATRONS FOR<br />
SUPPORTING OUR SMALL LOCAL<br />
BUSINESS FOR 21 YEARS!<br />
We would also like to extend a very special thank<br />
you to our on premise meat cutter - Kent Davey!<br />
Our loyal friends and patrons are truly the<br />
“BEST of the BEST!”<br />
Love, Paula & the Crew
{Hair stylist}<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong> – 5<br />
1. Sarah Groshong, Salon<br />
Jazlin, Kalispell<br />
2. Tracy Anderson, Amore´<br />
Salon and Spa, Kalispell<br />
3. Tie, Molly Lauterbach,<br />
Amore Salon and Spa, and Sarah<br />
Parkman, The Edge Salon,<br />
Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Mandy<br />
Bey, Amore Salon and Spa<br />
THE BEST OFFICE STAFF in the Flathead award goes to the crew at Don K<br />
Chevrolet-Subaru-Chrysler dealership in Whitefish. In front from left to right<br />
are Jennifer Vachal, Ginny Provo and Delsena Caldwell. Back row: Dawn Hausen,<br />
Denise Stone, Jacki Finch, Teresa McCarthy and Chantelle Arlint. (Brenda<br />
Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
{Office staff}<br />
1. Don K Whitefish auto dealership<br />
2. Tie, Kalispell OB-GYN and Alliance<br />
Title, Kalispell<br />
3. Glacier Bank, offices in Kalispell,<br />
Whitefish, Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Evergreen,<br />
<strong>Lake</strong>side and Polson<br />
Honorable mention: National Flood Services,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Contractor}<br />
1. Denman Construction, Whitefish<br />
2. Aaron Schelling, DLS Builders,<br />
Kalispell<br />
3. Three-way tie: Ron Catlett, Frontier<br />
Builders, Whitefish; Ron Terry Construction,<br />
Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Hagestad Painting &<br />
Coatings, Kalispell<br />
{Real estate<br />
agent}<br />
1. Charles Lapp, Westward Bound Real<br />
Estate, Kalispell<br />
2. Brett Kelly, Brett Kelly Group, Kalispell<br />
3. Chance Wachholz, West Venture Properties,<br />
Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Tie: David Fetveit,<br />
Trails West Real Estate, <strong>Lake</strong>side; Orlin<br />
Graville, Glacier Real Estate, Kalispell;<br />
Larry Wakefield, Properties Northwest Real<br />
Estate, Kalispell<br />
SARAH GROSHONG of Salon Jazlin was voted<br />
Best Hair Stylist in the Flathead.<br />
Crevier’s Academy<br />
of Cosmetology<br />
is proud to say “Congratulations”<br />
Heather Berwick for being voted one<br />
of the best instructors in the Flathead!<br />
240 W. Idaho St. Kalispell • 406-257-2525<br />
T hank You Flathead Valley!<br />
First Place:<br />
Best Burger<br />
First Place:<br />
Best Casino<br />
Celebrating our<br />
30th Anniversary<br />
August 2nd with<br />
Luke Lautaret<br />
est. 1983<br />
Honorable Mention:<br />
Best Waitress<br />
Maura O’Halloran!<br />
Special thanks for her<br />
30 Years of Service<br />
2205 US Hwy 93<br />
Kalispell, MT 59901 • 406-257-8188
6 – <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
GARNET JEFFRIES<br />
of The Edge Salon in<br />
Kalispell was voted<br />
Best Manicurist in<br />
the Flathead. (Brenda<br />
Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong><br />
<strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
BEST OF service with a smile<br />
{Manicurist}<br />
1. Garnet Jeffries, The Edge Salon,<br />
Kalispell<br />
2. Amanda Davey, The Edge Salon<br />
3. Amber Van Nyhuis<br />
Honorable mention: Connie Murer, Amore<br />
Salon and Spa, Kalispell<br />
{Hair salon}<br />
1. Salon Jazlin, Kalispell<br />
2. Amore Salon and Spa, Kalispell<br />
3. The Edge Salon, Kalispell<br />
Honorable Mention: Soucie & Soucie Hair<br />
Design, Kalispell<br />
Thank You Flathead Valley for your continued support,<br />
see you soon. Thank You to my staff for your dedicated<br />
service to our customers, we couldn’t do it with out you.<br />
2nd Place - Best Soup<br />
3rd Place - Best Family Restaurant<br />
Honorable Mention - Best Waiter/Waitress<br />
Across from <strong>Inter</strong>state Bank Evergreen<br />
“No Smoking”<br />
2046 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell<br />
756-7330<br />
M-S 7am-8pm • Sun 7am - 2pm<br />
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Financial, USA, Inc. From Forbes.com December<br />
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by permission and protected by the Copyright<br />
Laws of the United States. The printing, copying,<br />
redistribution, or retransmission of this Content<br />
without express written permission is prohibited.<br />
EQUAL<br />
HOUSING<br />
LENDER<br />
Member<br />
FDIC
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong> – 7<br />
{Photographer}<br />
1. Molly Claridge, Be Still Photography, Kalispell<br />
2. Aundrea Marie Photography, Kalispell<br />
3. Valerie McIntyre Photography, Columbia Falls<br />
Honorable mention: Lindsay Jane Photography, Whitefish<br />
{Insurance agent}<br />
1. Kelcy Berry, PayneWest Insurance, Kalispell<br />
2. Tim Murphy, State Farm Insurance, Whitefish<br />
3. Tie, Sandy Goode, Leah Lindsay and Chantel Abel, Aflac<br />
and American Insurance Exchange<br />
Honorable mention: Anah Lawrence, Smart Insurance Solutions,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Bank teller}<br />
MOLLY CLARIDGE of Be Still Photographer won the Best Photographer competition. (Photo courtesy of<br />
Molly Claridge)<br />
1. Rose Grant, Rocky Mountain Bank<br />
2. Sarah Herset, Whitefish Credit Union<br />
3. Cheryl Sands, Whitefish Credit Union, Columbia Falls<br />
branch<br />
Honorable mention: Kay Ross, Three Rivers Bank<br />
{Bike shop}<br />
1. Wheaton’s, Kalispell<br />
2. Glacier Cyclery, Whitefish<br />
3. Bikology, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Great Northern<br />
Cycles, Whitefish<br />
{Attorney}<br />
1. Tammi Fisher, Kalispell<br />
2. Randy Ogle, Kalispell<br />
3. Sean Gilchrist, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Penni Chisholm,<br />
Columbia Falls<br />
Thank You for Voting us<br />
BEST TATTOO PARLOR<br />
in the Flathead Valley!<br />
406-752-82<strong>27</strong><br />
240 E. Idaho Street<br />
Kalispell, MT<br />
www.thetempledecor.com<br />
Thanks to all of you<br />
for 32 years of sharing your<br />
special events with us.<br />
A big thank you also to our<br />
staff and service personnel<br />
for helping us achieve<br />
this award.<br />
Mark Blasdel and Alice Blasdel<br />
Vista Linda<br />
RESTAURANT & CATERING<br />
Catering for all your special<br />
needs and events on or off premises<br />
Open Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.<br />
Sunday 10 a.m.<br />
240 Boon Road | Somers, MT<br />
(406) 857-3158<br />
Thank you, Kalispell<br />
and Flathead County!<br />
I am honored and<br />
humbled by your<br />
support and I will<br />
continue to serve you<br />
with the best of my<br />
abilities.<br />
Tammi<br />
Fisher
8 – <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
<strong>2013</strong> ‘ BEST OF THE FLATHEAD’<br />
Thanks for choosing us!<br />
# 1<br />
Best<br />
# 1<br />
Best<br />
Place<br />
Ski &<br />
Snowboard<br />
Shopping<br />
for<br />
Men<br />
to<br />
Shop<br />
Kalispell • Hutton Ranch Plaza<br />
Whitefish • Mountain Mall<br />
Serving the Flathead Valley since 1968<br />
www.sportsmanskihaus.com
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong> – 9<br />
BEST OF service with a smile<br />
{Financial<br />
institution}<br />
1. Rocky Mountain Bank, Kalispell and<br />
Bigfork<br />
2. Glacier Bank, Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork,<br />
Columbia Falls, Evergreen, <strong>Lake</strong>side<br />
and Polson<br />
3. Park Side Federal Credit Union,<br />
Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls<br />
Honorable mention: First <strong>Inter</strong>state Bank,<br />
Kalispell, Bigfork, Whitefish, Evergreen and<br />
Polson<br />
{Tattoo parlor}<br />
1. The Temple Decor, Kalispell<br />
2. Straight Razor Tattoo Co., Kalispell<br />
3. Dancing Bones Ink, Columbia Falls<br />
Honorable mention: Loco Tattoos,<br />
Kalispell<br />
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BANK earned the award for Best Financial Institution. Pictured<br />
from left to right are Wes Curtis, personal banker; Rose Grant, teller; Tom<br />
Lund, Kalispell branch president; Diane Kautzman, Bigfork branch president, and<br />
Jolene Bradstreet, personal banker. (Brenda Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
READY FOR<br />
some ink The<br />
guys at The<br />
Temple Decor<br />
pushed that tattoo<br />
parlor into<br />
first place. In<br />
front from left to<br />
right are Darryl<br />
Torgerson and<br />
Jerry Johnson.<br />
Back row: Cody<br />
Swigert, Jesse<br />
Worthey, Dave<br />
Shaffer, Joshua<br />
Harmon and<br />
Luke Kehoe.<br />
(Brenda<br />
Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong><br />
<strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT<br />
in the last 8 Wonderful Years & more to come!<br />
“FINE DINING ~ MONTANA STYLE”<br />
Steaks - Prime Rib Nightly<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> Seafood Specials - Pastas<br />
and more!<br />
Summer Hours: 4:30pm to 10:00pm<br />
755-5303<br />
3796 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell<br />
(1 mi South of Glacier <strong>Inter</strong>national Airport)<br />
David C. Keim, D.D.S.<br />
“Thank You, Flathead<br />
Valley, for your<br />
confidence and support.”<br />
Thank you Flathead Valley for voting us<br />
“BEST GROCERY STORE”<br />
8 YEARS IN A ROW! We appreciate<br />
your business and your loyalty!<br />
Freshest Produce<br />
USDA Choice Beef<br />
Real In-Store Bakery Products<br />
Super Service Deli<br />
Natural Grocery Selection<br />
We know you have<br />
other choices...and<br />
we appreciate you<br />
choosing us!<br />
Glacier Dental Group<br />
1228 Whitefish Stage Road<br />
Kalispell, MT 59901<br />
(406) 752-8081<br />
Come See Us<br />
Anytime...We’re<br />
Open 24 Hours A<br />
Day To Serve YOU!<br />
4 LOCATIONS WITH FRIENDLY SERVICE<br />
Columbia Falls • 2100 9th Street West • 892-9996<br />
Kalispell • 55 1st Ave. E.N. • 755-3144<br />
Kalispell • 1346 Hwy. 2 • 752-3631<br />
Whitefish • 6475 Hwy. 93 South • 862-2222
10 – <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
BEST OF shopper’s paradise<br />
{Ski/snowboard<br />
shop}<br />
1. Sportsman & Ski Haus, Kalispell and<br />
Whitefish<br />
2. Stumptown Snowboards, Whitefish<br />
3. The White Room, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Rocky Mountain Outfitter,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Women’s<br />
shopping}<br />
1. Fawn Boutique, Kalispell<br />
2. The Toggery, Whitefish and Kalispell<br />
3. Maurice’s, Kalispell Center Mall<br />
Honorable mention: Herberger’s, Kalispell<br />
Center Mall<br />
Thanks for your votes!<br />
MCGOUGH AND CO., a longtime jewelry store in downtown Whitefish, earned<br />
the Best Jewelry Store award. From left to right are Stacy McGough, Donna<br />
McGough, Sam McGough, Andrea Lamoureux, Shane Parker and Brandi Bryan.<br />
(Brenda Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
{Jewelry store}<br />
1. McGough & Co., Whitefish<br />
2. Jensen Jewelers, Kalispell<br />
3. Keenan’s Jewelry, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Tie, Riddles Jewelry and<br />
Wheeler Jewelry Store, both Kalispell<br />
Thank You<br />
forVoting us<br />
Best Barbecue &<br />
Fried Chicken in<br />
the Flathead!<br />
Thank You for Voting us Best Flower Shop<br />
in the Flathead Valley!<br />
fresh . fabulous . fun<br />
128 Main St. • Historic Downtown Kalispell • 752-1313<br />
HWY 2 East<br />
Columbia Falls<br />
892-3131
{Pawn shop}<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong> – 11<br />
1. Gold Rush Pawn, Kalispell<br />
2. First National Pawn, Kalispell<br />
3. Apache Pawn, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Getcha Gotcha Shop, Whitefish<br />
{Antique shop}<br />
1. The Shops at Station 8, Columbia Falls<br />
2. The Barn, Bigfork<br />
3. 4th Avenue by the Tracks, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Southside Consignment, Kalispell<br />
CATHI SPENCE and Janelle Buchanan are pictured in their popular downtown<br />
Kalispell gift shop, Think Local, which won the award for Best Gift Shop. The<br />
store features a wide variety of locally made products. (Brenda Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong><br />
<strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
{Gift shop}<br />
1. Think Local, Kalispell<br />
2. Crystal Winters, Whitefish<br />
3. Tie, Western Outdoor, Kalispell, and Kalispell Regional Medical Center gift shop<br />
Honorable mention: ARTrageous, <strong>Lake</strong>side<br />
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,<br />
nothing is going to get better, it’s not”. ~Dr. Seuss<br />
Volunteering is all about MAKING A<br />
DIFFERENCE! You have made the difference<br />
for me and it’s my hope I’ve made a<br />
difference for the Flathead.<br />
Leah Lindsay, KOOL 105.1 FM Morning Show<br />
Aflac Associate and Independent Broker<br />
American Insurance Exchange Group<br />
{Men’s shopping}<br />
1. Sportsman & Ski Haus, Kalispell and Whitefish<br />
2. Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply, Kalispell<br />
3. Army-Navy Surplus, Whitefish and Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: The Toggery, Whitefish and Kalispell<br />
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is the most environmentally safe in the world.<br />
mperial Dry Cleaners & Laundromat<br />
THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU:<br />
Thank You For Voting Us The #1 Dry<br />
Cleaner 4 Years In A Row!<br />
DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY,<br />
WEDDING GOWNS, ALTERATIONS,<br />
DRAPES, LEATHERS, SUEDES,<br />
BUNDLE WASH, SHOWERS & DELIVERY<br />
OPEN 8 A.M. • 7 DAYS A WEEK • www.kalispell-cleaners.com<br />
720 West Idaho<br />
Kalispell<br />
755-2002<br />
2138 Hwy. 2 East<br />
Evergreen<br />
752-5465<br />
The Washboard<br />
8<strong>27</strong>0 Hwy. 35 - Bigfork<br />
837-2131
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BEST OF<br />
IMAGINATION<br />
Station owners<br />
Mary Witbrod,<br />
left, and Denise<br />
Magstadt, celebrate<br />
their<br />
win for Best<br />
Place to Buy<br />
Children’s<br />
Gifts in the<br />
Flathead. They<br />
have stores in<br />
Whitefish and<br />
Kalispell. (Patrick<br />
Cote/<strong>Daily</strong><br />
<strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
shopper’s paradise<br />
{Children’s gifts}<br />
1. Imagination Station, Whitefish and<br />
Kalispell<br />
2. Target, Kalispell<br />
3. Little Locals, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Freckles and Fairytales Children’s<br />
Boutique, Kalispell<br />
{Hardware store}<br />
1. Montana Ace Hardware, Kalispell<br />
2. Nelson’s Hardware, Whitefish<br />
3. Sliters Ace Lumber and Building Supply, Bigfork,<br />
Somers and <strong>Lake</strong>side<br />
Honorable mention: Lowe’s, Kalispell<br />
{Flower shop}<br />
1. Flowers by Hansen, Kalispell<br />
2. Woodland Floral, Kalispell<br />
3. Mum’s Flowers, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Conrad Floral, Kalispell<br />
Thank you to all our fans for voting us the “Best Band in the Flathead”<br />
two years in a row!! Please like us on Facebook, and look for our new album<br />
this fall. In the meantime, we’ll see you on the dancefloor...<br />
facebook.com/MarshallCatch<br />
arshall<br />
atch<br />
Thank You For<br />
Your Support!<br />
$<br />
5 for<br />
$ 5<br />
Casino<br />
Match Play<br />
One coupon per customer -<br />
Expires 8-16-<strong>2013</strong><br />
Located in Evergreen next to West One<br />
Bank, across from Wendy’s<br />
2612 Hwy 2 East • Kalispell, MT<br />
406-752-1400<br />
Open every day 8am - 2am<br />
It all started<br />
with a little<br />
shirt shop in 1947.<br />
Grandpa Frank would be proud!<br />
Your support means everything to us.<br />
122 Central Ave | Whitefish | 862.2<strong>27</strong>1<br />
30 Commons Way | Kalispell | 755.1500
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong> – 13<br />
BEST OF shopper’s paradise<br />
{Car dealership}<br />
1. Don K Chevrolet/Subaru/Chrysler/Dodge, Whitefish<br />
2. Kalispell Toyota/Scion, Kalispell<br />
3. Eisinger Motors, Kalispell<br />
4. Valley Ford, Kalispell<br />
YOU’LL FIND great deals at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Kalispell, named<br />
the Best Thrift Store in the Flathead. The staff includes from left to right, front<br />
row: Teri Meyer, Carol Schulz and Patty Lawrence. Back row: Rose Schilman,<br />
Dennis Bucher, Warren Curtin, Rodd Hartz and Audrey Mueller. (Brenda Ahearn/<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
{Thrift store}<br />
1. Salvation Army Thrift, Kalispell<br />
2. Good Will Store, Kalispell<br />
3. Flathead Industries<br />
Honorable mention: Soroptimist Thrift Haus, Whitefish<br />
THANK YOU Flathead Valley<br />
for your support and Thank You<br />
to our employees for taking<br />
excellent care of our customers.<br />
VALUE<br />
CENTER<br />
1500 S. MAIN ST.<br />
Kalispell • 257-5449<br />
Now also in Polson!<br />
THANK YOU FLATHEAD VALLEY<br />
FOR YOUR SUPPORT!<br />
It is our privilege to serve the many Flathead animal lovers who take<br />
such great care of their pets, even during the toughest of times.<br />
Dr. Myers also extends his gratitude<br />
to his staff for all of their hard work.<br />
Without their dedication this<br />
recognition would not be possible.<br />
15 MIRANDA DRIVE<br />
KALISPELL, MT<br />
THANK YOU FLATHEAD!<br />
1st place:<br />
BEST LOCAL MICROBREW<br />
1st place:<br />
BEST BEER SELECTION<br />
2nd place:<br />
BEST BAR<br />
Celebrating Six Years of Great Beer in The Last Best Place<br />
www.tamarackbrewing.com
14 – <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
BEST OF<br />
shopper’s paradise<br />
{Art gallery}<br />
1. Ogle-Abbrescia Art Studios,<br />
Kalispell<br />
2. Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell<br />
3. ARTrageous, <strong>Lake</strong>side<br />
Honorable mention: Sassafras, Kalispell<br />
{Convenience<br />
store}<br />
1. Markus Foods, Whitefish<br />
2. Michael’s West, Kalispell<br />
3. Woody’s, rural Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Janelli’s Deli,<br />
Kalispell<br />
LONGTIME KALISPELL artist Mark Ogle works on a new painting at Ogle-<br />
Abbrescia Art Studios at 236 Second Ave. W. in Kalispell, named the Best Art<br />
Gallery. Ogle also won first place in the Best Artist category. He is a frequent winner<br />
in the annual reader poll. (Brenda Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
Many Thanks<br />
for 28 years of<br />
support from<br />
THE ALLEY CONNECTION<br />
voted best ASIAN FOOD<br />
in The Flathead<br />
Thank You for voting<br />
me the Best Realtor in<br />
the Flathead Valley!<br />
Charles Lapp<br />
Kalispell, MT 59901<br />
P: (406) 885-2002<br />
Lapp.Charles@gmail.com<br />
www.WestwardBoundRE.com<br />
Three Rivers Bank would like to<br />
Congratulate Kay Ross on her<br />
Honorable Mention<br />
as Best Bank Teller!<br />
Please stop in and congratulate Kay today.<br />
22 1st Street W. Kalispell<br />
752-7077<br />
Dine In - Take Out<br />
Closed Sundays<br />
Kay Ross<br />
233 East Idaho Street<br />
Kalispell, MT 59901<br />
755-4<strong>27</strong>1
THE BACK ROOM in<br />
Columbia Falls was<br />
a double winner this<br />
year, earning the Best<br />
of the Flathead awards<br />
for fried chicken and<br />
barbecue. Pictured<br />
at left in front is the<br />
prize-winning chicken,<br />
with coleslaw, baked<br />
beans, potatoes and<br />
fry bread. A sampler<br />
platter of their barbecue<br />
is pictured in the<br />
background (Brenda<br />
Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong><br />
<strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
BEST OF food & drink<br />
{Soup}<br />
1. Cafe Max Soup Co., Kalispell and<br />
Whitefish<br />
2. Cislo’s, Kalispell<br />
3. Bonelli’s Bistro, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Loula’s Cafe, Whitefish<br />
{Breakfast}<br />
1. Echo <strong>Lake</strong> Cafe, rural Bigfork<br />
2. Loula’s, Whitefish<br />
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3. Buffalo Cafe, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Nickel Charlie’s,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Pizza}<br />
1. Moose’s Saloon, Kalispell<br />
2. Bullman’s Wood-Fired Pizza, Kalispell<br />
3. MacKenzie River Pizza, Kalispell and<br />
Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Second Street Pizza,<br />
Whitefish<br />
{Fried chicken}<br />
1. The Back Room, Columbia Falls<br />
2. The Chicken Coop, Kalispell<br />
3. Del’s Bar, Somers<br />
Honorable mention: The Shak, Whitefish;<br />
Super 1 Foods deli<br />
{Barbecue}<br />
1. The Back Room, Columbia Falls<br />
2. Porteus BBQ, Columbia Falls<br />
3. Famous Dave’s, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Piggyback BBQ,<br />
Whitefish<br />
4. The Shak, Whitefish<br />
THE SOUP’S always on at Cafe Max Soup Co., which won the top honor for Best<br />
Soup. The restaurants are located at the Blue Cow building in Kalispell and at<br />
Whitefish Mountain Mall. From left to right are Nicole Salois, owners Steve and<br />
Leisa Murry, Heidi Vanamann and Bethany Duncan. (Brenda Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong><br />
<strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
BEST OF<br />
FLATHEAD<br />
2 0 1 3<br />
257-6656 It’s always been our AMAZING customers & employees that truly make us the BEST! Thank you!! 752-2438<br />
“Best place for Women to Shop”<br />
Mention this ad for 25% OFF any item! (Excl. sale items, exp. 8/10)<br />
“Best Health Club in the FLATHEAD”<br />
Mention this ad for 6 MONTHS FREE! (w/purchase of 12 mo.)
16 – <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
CRAVING DELICIOUS Mexican food Taco Del Sol is the place to go if you’re on<br />
a budget. The eateries, located in Kalispell and Whitefish, earned the Best Cheap<br />
Eats award. From left are Matt Boettcher, Denise Cofer and Samantha Cofer.<br />
(Brenda Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
THANK YOU<br />
to those who nominated<br />
and voted for me.<br />
You’re The Greatest!<br />
-Samantha<br />
Connor<br />
BEST OF food & drink<br />
{Cheap eats} {Mexican}<br />
1. Taco Del Sol, Kalispell and Whitefish<br />
2. Costco, Kalispell<br />
3. Frugals, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Tres Hermanas,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Burger}<br />
1. Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell<br />
2. Frugals, Kalispell<br />
3. Bulldog Saloon, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Hops, Kalispell<br />
{Steak}<br />
1. Spencer & Co., rural Kalispell<br />
2. Whitefish <strong>Lake</strong> Restaurant, Whitefish<br />
3. Jagz, rural Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Winchester Steak<br />
House, Kalispell<br />
1. Los Caporales, Kalispell and Columbia<br />
Falls<br />
2. Pescado Blanco, Whitefish<br />
3. Casa Mexico, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Tres Hermanas,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Italian}<br />
1. Mambo Italiano, Whitefish<br />
2. ScottiBelli’s, Kalispell<br />
3. Tie: When in Rome, Bigfork and<br />
Kalispell; and Moraldo’s, Bigfork<br />
Honorable mention: Bonelli’s Bistro,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Fine dining}<br />
1. Whitefish <strong>Lake</strong> Restaurant, Whitefish<br />
2. Mambo’s, Whitefish<br />
3. Jagz, rural Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: North Bay Grill, Kalispell<br />
T hank you Flathead Valley<br />
for your continued support.<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> Brew<br />
Coffee<br />
2630 Hwy 2 (Just North of<br />
Windiggers & Apple Trolley)<br />
257-4004<br />
Charlie Wong Family: Huong, Annie, Shannon, Thomas, Charlie and Phillip. Not present: Elaine.<br />
Casual Family Dining | Take-out<br />
Delivery | Catering<br />
Saigon Gardens, Serving you since January 2011<br />
1645 Hwy 93 S. Kalispell | 755-5290<br />
Lunch: 11am-3pm Dinner: 4:30-9pm<br />
Charlie Wongs, Serving you since 1996<br />
2316 Hwy 2 E. Kalispell | 257-1377<br />
Lunch: 11am-3pm Dinner: 4:30-9pm
{Barista}<br />
1. Matthew Bussard, Montana Coffee<br />
Traders, Whitefish<br />
2. Mariah Sullivan, Copper Mountain Coffee,<br />
Kalispell<br />
3. Samantha Connor, <strong>Daily</strong> Brew,<br />
Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Brittany Smith<br />
{Chef}<br />
1. Doug Day, Hops, Kalispell<br />
2. Brian ScottiBelli, ScottiBelli’s, Kalispell<br />
3. Andy Blanton, Cafe Kandahar, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Dan Crumbaker,<br />
Whitefish <strong>Lake</strong> Golf Club<br />
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{Bartender}<br />
1. Zane Levengood, Brannigan’s Pub<br />
and Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell<br />
2. Scotty Thompson, Moose’s Saloon,<br />
Kalispell<br />
3. Dawn Brown, Kalispell VFW<br />
Honorable Mention: Steve Owens, Fatt<br />
Boys, Kalispell<br />
{Wait staff}<br />
1. Aaron Norton, Montana Club,<br />
Kalispell<br />
2. Emily Nelson, Tien’s Place, Columbia<br />
Falls<br />
3. The girls at Spencer & Co., rural Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Maura O’Halloran,<br />
Scotty’s; the staff at Cislo’s, Kalispell<br />
CHEF DOUG DAY, owner of Hops in downtown Kalispell, is a frequent winner in<br />
the Best of the Flathead Competition. He was again named Best Chef. (Brenda<br />
Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
{Asian}<br />
1. Alley Connection, Kalispell<br />
2. Wasabi, Whitefish<br />
3. Tie: Charlie Wong, Evergreen; and<br />
Tien’s Place, Columbia Falls<br />
Honorable mention: Saigon Garden,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Coffee shop}<br />
{Grocery store}<br />
1. Super 1 Foods, Kalispell, Evergreen,<br />
Whitefish and Columbia Falls<br />
2. Smith’s, Kalispell and Columbia Falls<br />
3. Rosauers, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Third Street Market,<br />
Whitefish<br />
{Bakery}<br />
MATTHEW BUSSARD<br />
serves up coffee and<br />
smiles at Montana Coffee<br />
Traders in downtown<br />
Whitefish. He was<br />
named Best Barista in<br />
the Flathead. (Brenda<br />
Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
1. Montana Coffee Traders, Kalispell,<br />
Whitefish and Columbia Falls<br />
2. Colter Coffee, Kalispell<br />
3. Copper Mountain Coffee, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Cowgirl Coffee,<br />
Kalispell<br />
1. Great Harvest Bread Co., Kalispell<br />
2. Ceres Bakery, Kalispell<br />
3. Sweet No Wheat, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Rosauer’s, Kalispell<br />
Thank You Flathead Valley for<br />
your votes for our staff.<br />
Title Insurance<br />
Escrow Closings<br />
www.alliancetitle.com<br />
Kalispell • Bigfork • Whitefish<br />
It is truly an honor to be included with such an<br />
august group of people in the “Best Promoter<br />
of the Flathead” category. Thank you to all who<br />
voted for the Flathead Guide.<br />
www.FlatheadGuide.com<br />
Flathead Valley Business Directory<br />
Thank<br />
You!
18 – <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
IF YOU’RE WANTING a taste of the best microbrews in this area, head to Tamarack<br />
Brewing Co. in <strong>Lake</strong>side. <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> readers gave the brewery top billing for<br />
its microbrews and beer selection. Tamarack won second place for Best Bar.<br />
(Brenda Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
BEST OF food & drink<br />
{Beer selection}<br />
1. Tamarack Brewing Co., <strong>Lake</strong>side<br />
2. Hops, Kalispell<br />
3. Markus Foods, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Moose’s Saloon,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Local microbrew}<br />
1. Tamarack Brewing Co., <strong>Lake</strong>side<br />
2. Great Northern Brewing, Whitefish<br />
3. Flathead <strong>Lake</strong> Brewing Co., Bigfork<br />
Honorable mention: Moose Drool<br />
{Caterer}<br />
1. Vista Linda, Somers<br />
2. John’s Angels Catering, Whitefish<br />
3. Cuisine Machine, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Janelli’s Deli Catering,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Sunday brunch}<br />
1. Echo <strong>Lake</strong> Cafe, rural Kalispell<br />
2. Loula’s, Whitefish<br />
3. Bojangles, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Buffalo Cafe, Whitefish<br />
{Bar}<br />
1. Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish<br />
2. Tamarack Brewing Co., <strong>Lake</strong>side<br />
3. Casey’s, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Moose’s Saloon,<br />
Kalispell<br />
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK NAMED TO FORBES <strong>2013</strong><br />
AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTWORTHY COMPANIES LIST<br />
38 Hwy 2 East - Columbia Falls<br />
station8antiques.com<br />
406.892.1123<br />
Monday - Saturday<br />
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
Sunday - Noon to 4 p.m<br />
Colette and team would like to raise a vintage wineglass to those who<br />
helped us become “The Best of”, and to those who have yet to discover our<br />
flair for all things vintage!<br />
It is a great honor to be one of just 21 banks nationwide to make the<br />
<strong>2013</strong> Forbes list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies. But the truth is,<br />
this award is for you. Thanks to your trust, First <strong>Inter</strong>state has become the<br />
bank and the neighbor you deserve. You’re what makes First <strong>Inter</strong>state great.<br />
firstinterstate.com
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Thanks for voting<br />
for us for Best<br />
Family Friendly<br />
Restaurant!<br />
Serving Scratch-Made Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner<br />
Large Parking Lot, Bus Parking • Casino<br />
Part of the local flavor for over 50 years<br />
MARKUS FOODS in Whitefish earned the Best Wine Selection award for its<br />
extensive wine selection. The store also earned first place for Best Convenience<br />
Store. The neighborhood grocery is located at 9 Baker Ave. near the railroad viaduct.<br />
{Wine selection}<br />
1. Markus Foods, Whitefish<br />
2. Brix Bottleshop, Kalispell<br />
3. Super 1 Foods, Kalispell, Evergreen, Whitefish and Columbia Falls<br />
Honorable mention: Alpine Village Market, Whitefish<br />
{Happy hour}<br />
1. Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish<br />
2. Applebee’s, Kalispell<br />
3. North Bay Grill, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Brannigan’s, Kalispell<br />
1<strong>27</strong>5 US Highway 2 East, Kalispell • 257-7756<br />
Thank you for voting for<br />
us as one of the Best Family<br />
Friendly Restaurants!<br />
Kalispell Parks and Recreation would like to<br />
thank the community for voting<br />
“Lawrence Park The Best Place to Walk Your<br />
Dog and voting for “Picnic in the Park.”<br />
We couldn’t do<br />
it without you!<br />
Check out<br />
our menu!<br />
Huge Breakfasts to Certified Angus Beef ® Steaks • Cocktails • Montana Microbrews<br />
1301 S. Main St. | (406)260-4401<br />
Open early ‘til late. www.montanaclub.com<br />
If you’re nearby, visit us in Great Falls, Butte and Missoula!<br />
themontanaclub<br />
Like us on Facebook @MTClub
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BEST OF food & drink<br />
STILLWATER<br />
FISH HOUSE<br />
west of Whitefish<br />
on U.S.<br />
93 was named<br />
Best New Restaurant.<br />
Owner<br />
Jesse Felder<br />
is pictured<br />
with his wife<br />
Adrienne and<br />
daughter Amelie,<br />
15 months.<br />
(Brenda Ahearn/<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
{Family-friendly restaurant}<br />
1. Nickel Charlie’s, Kalispell<br />
2. Norm’s News, Kalispell<br />
3. Cislo’s, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Montana Club, Kalispell<br />
{New restaurant}<br />
1. Stillwater Fish House, Whitefish<br />
2. Brannigan’s Pub, Kalispell<br />
3. The Forge, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Tres Hermanas, Kalispell<br />
FAYE JANNI serves up good food and hospitality at Nickel Charlie’s in Kalispell,<br />
voted the Best Family-friendly Restaurant in the Flathead.<br />
Thank You<br />
Flathead Valley For<br />
Voting Us The<br />
#1 BICYCLE<br />
SHOP<br />
3 YEARS RUNNING!<br />
We are the Valley’s source<br />
for fun stuff for over<br />
95 years!<br />
BICYCLES - SINCE 1918<br />
214 1ST AVE. WEST - KALISPELL, MT - 406.257.5808<br />
www.wheatonscycle.com
{Mingle if you’re single}<br />
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1. Casey’s, Whitefish<br />
2. Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish<br />
3. Go to church<br />
Honorable mention: The Raven, Wood’s Bay<br />
{Dancing}<br />
1. Casey’s, Whitefish<br />
2. Blue Moon Nite Club, Columbia Falls<br />
3. Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Crush Lounge, Whitefish<br />
{Local band}<br />
1. Marshall Catch, Kalispell<br />
2. John Dunnigan, Whitefish<br />
3. Copper Mountain Band, Libby<br />
Honorable mention: Fresh Life Church<br />
worship bands, Kalispell<br />
WHERE DO YOU go to mingle if you’re single Casey’s Bar, of course. The wildly popular bar and lounge<br />
in downtown Whitefish features a rooftop lounge pictured above. Casey’s also won first place for the Best<br />
Place to Go Dancing.<br />
BEST OF entertainment<br />
{Casino}<br />
1. Scotty’s, Kalispell<br />
2. Windiggers, Kalispell<br />
3. Fatt Boys, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Montana Nugget, Kalispell<br />
Broker<br />
Best Real Estate Agent<br />
3rd Place<br />
Serving the Flathead Valley for over 5 years.<br />
Thank You Flathead Valley for<br />
all your Great Support!<br />
406-871-9338 • chance@wvre.us<br />
35 1st Ave E., Kalispell, MT 406-250-1923<br />
Tues-Fri 10:30am-5:30pm Sat 10:30am - 2:00pm
22 – <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
{Parade}<br />
1. Whitefish Winter Carnival<br />
2. Bigfork Fourth of <strong>July</strong><br />
3. Northwest Montana Fair<br />
Honorable mention: Heritage Days, Columbia Falls<br />
{Community celebration}<br />
BEST OF entertainment<br />
1. Whitefish Winter Carnival<br />
2. ThursdayFest, downtown Kalispell<br />
3. Picnic in the Park, downtown Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Heritage Days, Columbia Falls<br />
{Roadside attraction}<br />
1. Glacier National Park<br />
2. Glacier Maze, Coram<br />
3. Local Flathead cherry stands<br />
Honorable mention: Flathead <strong>Lake</strong><br />
{Golf course}<br />
1. Tie: Buffalo Hill, Kalispell, and Whitefish <strong>Lake</strong>, Whitefish<br />
2. Village Greens, Kalispell<br />
3. Eagle Bend, Bigfork<br />
Honorable mention: Northern Pines, Kalispell<br />
BOB DONK of Whitefish waves to onlookers at the Whitefish Winter Carnival last<br />
year. The time-honored carnival won first place for Best Community Celebration<br />
and Best Parade. Carnival activities begin in early January and culminate the first<br />
weekend in February. (<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> file photo)<br />
Thank You Flathead Valley for voting<br />
MOOSES SALOON<br />
The Best pizza<br />
in the Valley!<br />
Also 2nd Place... Best Bartender,<br />
Scotty Thompson<br />
and Honorable Mention... for Best<br />
Bar & Best Beer selection!<br />
Award Winning Sandwiches!<br />
173 N MAIN STREET, KALISPELL, MT (406) 755-2337<br />
Thank You!<br />
Thank you Flathead<br />
Valley for voting us<br />
Best Hardware<br />
Store!<br />
we love it here!<br />
130 N Meridian 406-755-9701
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Thank you for your<br />
loyal patronage to<br />
Kalispell OBGYN<br />
KATHY DUNNEHOFF, named Best Local Author, in recent years has published<br />
several e-books, including romantic comedic novels such as “The Do-Over,”<br />
“Plan on It” and “Back to U.” The Flathead Valley Community College writing<br />
instructor also has written several conventionally published novels and screenplays.<br />
{Local author}<br />
1. Kathy Dunnehoff, Kalispell<br />
2. Matt Halloway, Whitefish<br />
3. Catherine Converse<br />
Honorable mention: Bob Brown, Whitefish; Christine Aguilar Friar, Bigfork<br />
{Local artist}<br />
1. Mark Ogle, Kalispell<br />
2. Jeff Fleming, Kalispell<br />
3. Nancy Cawdry, Bigfork<br />
Honorable mention: AbNorml Tunes; Marshall Noice, Kalispell<br />
Greg & Sue Bissell, Owners<br />
3792 Hwy. 2 E. Kalispell, MT 59901<br />
email:bissellsgolfcarts@gmail.com<br />
www.bissellsgolfcarts.com<br />
Kathleen G. Nelson, MD, Jack Lavin, MD, Gwenda C. Jonas, MD, Thomas deHoop, MD<br />
Photo by Karen Weyer Photography<br />
Caring for the Women<br />
of the Flathead<br />
50<br />
Valley for over<br />
Years<br />
• Obstetrics<br />
• Gynecology<br />
• Gynecological Surgery<br />
• Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery<br />
• In Office Essure & Ablation<br />
• Infertility<br />
• Menopause Management<br />
Kalispell Obstetrics & Gynecology<br />
210 Sunny View Lane, Kalispell<br />
www.kalispellobgyn.com<br />
752-5252
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BEST OF health & well being<br />
{Personal trainer}<br />
1. Ryan Groshong, M Team Fitness, Kalispell<br />
2. Buford Bennett, CrossFit Flathead, Kalispell<br />
3. Tim Price, Flathead Health and Fitness, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Shelley Burton, boxing instructor, Kalispell<br />
{Yoga instructor}<br />
1. Kisa Davison, The Yoga Room, Kalispell<br />
2. Courtney Townley, Kalispell<br />
3. Jodi Petlin, Shanti Yoga Studio, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Dianna Johnson, Kalispell Athletic Club and<br />
Flathead Valley Community College<br />
{Massage therapist}<br />
KISA DAVISON, pictured<br />
at The Yoga<br />
Room in Kalispell,<br />
earned the title of<br />
Best Yoga Instructor.<br />
(Brenda Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong><br />
<strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
1. Lori Loucakis, Massage Therapy of Kalispell<br />
2. Tie, Johnny Cochrane, Johnny Cochrane Massage Therapy LLC, Kalispell; and Libby<br />
Wilson of Amore’ Salon and Spa, Kalispell<br />
3. Gina Landon, Healing Spirits Therapeutic Massage, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Elenie King, Elenie King Massage, Kalispell<br />
Thank you Flathead Valley<br />
for voting us the<br />
BEST JEWELRY STORE<br />
& for your continued<br />
patronage!<br />
From all is us at...<br />
EST. 1989<br />
131 CENTRAL AVENUE<br />
WHITEFISH, MT<br />
406.862.9199<br />
www.mcgoughandco.com
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BEST OF health & well being<br />
DR. KATHLEEN NELSON, center, was named Best Doctor in the Flathead. She<br />
joined Kalispell OB/GYN in 1995, practicing with her father, Dr. Van Kirke Nelson,<br />
who established Kalispell OB/GYN in 1962. Nelson is joined by other Kalispell<br />
OB/GYN staff members, from left, registered nurse Lori Davis; Dr. John “Jack”<br />
Lavin, who won second place in the Best Doctor category; registered nurse<br />
Denise Cox, and Susie Eisenzimer, a licensed practical nurse. (Brenda Ahearn/<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
{Doctor}<br />
1. Dr. Kathleen Nelson, Kalispell OB/<br />
GYN<br />
2. Dr. John Lavin, Kalispell OB/GYN<br />
3. Dr. Justin Buls, Professional Center,<br />
Columbia Falls<br />
Honorable mention: Jennifer Hawes, naturopathy<br />
doctor, Kalispell<br />
{Athletic club}<br />
1. Flathead Health and Fitness,<br />
Kalispell<br />
2. The Summit, Kalispell<br />
3. The Wave, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: CrossFit Flathead,<br />
Kalispell<br />
FLATHEAD HEALTH and Fitness Manager Tim Price is pictured outside the<br />
athletic facility that won Best Athletic Club in the Flathead. The fitness center is<br />
located at 300 First Ave. W. in downtown Kalispell and prides itself on having a<br />
varied selection of group fitness classes, affordable personal training and awardwinning<br />
cardio and strength equipment. (Brenda Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
Thank you Flathead Valley<br />
for 20 Years of your Support!<br />
• BREAKFAST • LUNCH • TO GO ORDERS<br />
Bojangles DINER<br />
755-3222<br />
TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU:<br />
1319 HWY. 2 WEST (Two blocks west of the Hampton Inn)<br />
NORTH 110 HUTTON RANCH ROAD - STE. 103<br />
CAR WASH<br />
THANK YOU<br />
FLATHEAD VALLEY FOR<br />
CHOOSING US AS<br />
YOUR PLACE TO WASH!<br />
Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday 10am-4pm<br />
HWY 93 AT COMMONS WAY
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BEST OF health & well being<br />
{Local athlete}<br />
1. Rose Grant, professional mountain biker, Kalispell<br />
2. Brock Osweiler, Flathead High School graduate; quarterback for Denver Broncos<br />
3. Zach Perrin, Flathead High School track star<br />
Honorable mention: Jen Johnson, Straight Blast Gym, Kalispell<br />
{Dentist}<br />
1. Dr. Greg Eller, Alpine Family Dental,<br />
Kalispell<br />
2. Dr. Dale Bax, Alpenglow Dental,<br />
Whitefish<br />
3. Dr. David Keim, Glacier Dental Group,<br />
Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: Dr. Peter Nelson,<br />
Kalispell<br />
{Nurse}<br />
ROSE GRANT, 31, is a professional mountain biker from Kalispell who earned the<br />
Best Local Athlete honor. She’s pictured with her 4-month-old daughter Layla at<br />
Herron Park. Grant placed third in Super D at the USA Cycling Cross-Country<br />
MTB Nationals on <strong>July</strong> 21. In 2011 she took first place in her class at the Cross-<br />
Country National Championships.<br />
1. Kelsey Loucakis, Dr. Dennis Winkel’s<br />
office at Northwest Family Medicine,<br />
Kalispell<br />
2. Kim Reynen, Kalispell Regional Medical<br />
Center<br />
3. Denise Schrade, birth center at North<br />
Valley Hospital, Whitefish<br />
Honorable mention: Sarah Johnson,<br />
Kalispell Regional Medical Center<br />
DR. GREG ELLER of Alpine Family<br />
Dental in Kalispell earned the Best<br />
Dentist honor. He graduated with<br />
honors from Oregon Health Sciences<br />
University Dental School and has<br />
lived in Kalispell since 2007. Prior<br />
to becoming a dentist, he earned a<br />
degree in aeronautical maintenance<br />
and was a skydiving instructor for six<br />
years.<br />
Thank you<br />
for voting us<br />
the Best Contractor<br />
in the Flathead Valley
{Chiropractor}<br />
1. Arvin Wilson, Wilson Chiropractic<br />
Clinic, Whitefish<br />
2. Steven Biggs, Back to Health, Kalispell<br />
3. Tye LeDuc, Stillwater Spine & Sports<br />
Center, Kalispell<br />
Honorable mention: <strong>Lake</strong>side Chiropractic<br />
Clinic, <strong>Lake</strong>side<br />
ARVIN WILSON, pictured at left, was<br />
voted Best Chiropractor in the Flathead.<br />
His clinic is in Whitefish. (Brenda<br />
Ahearn/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
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Thanks for voting<br />
ScottiBelli’s<br />
2nd Best Italian.<br />
Special thanks<br />
from<br />
Brian ScottiBelli<br />
for voting him<br />
2nd Best Chef.<br />
BEST OF other favorites<br />
{Community volunteer}<br />
1. Leah Lindsay, volunteers for numerous community organizations in Kalispell<br />
2. Jay and Meg Erickson, Shepherd’s Hand Clinic<br />
3. James and Dana Blair, Family Friendly Flathead<br />
Honorable mention: Tie: Alan West, Kalispell Pee Wee baseball, and Pam Carbonari,<br />
Kalispell Business Improvement District and Kalispell Downtown Association<br />
ScottiBelli’s<br />
RISTORANTE ITALIANO<br />
Mon-Thurs 5pm - 9m • Fri & Sat 5pm - 10pm<br />
Closed Sunday<br />
406-890-7800 • 110 Main Street, Kalispell, MT<br />
www.scottibellis.com<br />
{Promoter of the Flathead}<br />
1. Pam Holmquist, Flathead County commissioner<br />
2. Leah Lindsay, Bee Broadcasting<br />
3. Maria Phelps, Find It Flathead<br />
Honorable mention: Tom Heatherington, Webunet, Kalispell<br />
Thank You Flathead Valley for<br />
Voting us #1 Pawn Shop!<br />
Locally owned and serving the Valley since 1980.<br />
257-7296 • 1353 Hwy 2 E. Kalispell, MT
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BEST OF other favorites<br />
LEVI LUSKO is the<br />
pastor of Fresh Life<br />
Church, a multi-site<br />
church based in<br />
Kalispell. He was<br />
named Best Pastor<br />
of the Flathead.<br />
The church website<br />
describes his<br />
teaching style as<br />
“real, relevant and<br />
raw.” Lusko has<br />
won the Best Pastor<br />
title for the past<br />
three years.<br />
{Pastor}<br />
1. Levi Lusko, Fresh Life Church, Kalispell<br />
2. Kevin Geer, Christian Center, Kalispell<br />
3. Father Rod Ermatinger, St. Matthew’s Catholic Church<br />
Honorable mention: Tim Bartholomew, Stillwater Free Lutheran<br />
Thank You so much for voting us as one of your<br />
favorite local BBQs in the valley. We will strive to<br />
continue to bring you the quality you deserve in<br />
years to come.<br />
Please be our friend on facebook and<br />
come see us at the NWMT Fair.<br />
Porteus<br />
BBQ<br />
www.porteusbbq.com<br />
406-471-6622<br />
FLATHEAD COUNTY<br />
Superintendent of<br />
Schools Marcia Sheffels<br />
was named Best<br />
School Administrator<br />
for a second consecutive<br />
year. (<strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong><br />
file photo)<br />
{School administrator}<br />
1. Marcia Sheffels, Flathead County Superintendent of Schools<br />
2. Callie Langohr, Glacier High School<br />
3. Tie: Jeff Hornby, Kalispell Middle School and<br />
Merisa Murray, Edgerton Elementary School<br />
Honorable mention: Kerry Drown, Whitefish High School<br />
{Teacher}<br />
1. Lori Ortley, Flathead High School<br />
2. Heather Berwick, Creviers Scvhool of Cosmetology<br />
3. God<br />
Honorable mention: Dan Trageser, Kila<br />
{Bus or taxi driver}<br />
1. Ride Guy, Whitefish<br />
2. Kalispell Public School bus system<br />
3. Ernie McIntyre, Eagle Transit bus driver<br />
Honorable mention: Dave Bauer, recently retired from<br />
Rocky Mountains Transportation, Whitefish<br />
Brett Kelly and his team want to thank all<br />
of you for the confidence and trust you have<br />
shown over the past 7 years in real estate.<br />
It has been a pleasure working for the people<br />
of the flathead valley and we look forward to<br />
helping more of you make your home dreams<br />
come true!<br />
Performance Real Estate<br />
6 Sunset Plaza, Suite A<br />
Kalispell, MT 59901<br />
406-755-7563<br />
Performance-RealEstate.com
BEST OF other favorites<br />
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{Place to watch people}<br />
1. Walmart, Kalispell<br />
2. Farmers markets<br />
3. Northwest Montana Fair<br />
Honorable mention: Casey’s, Whitefish<br />
{Coach}<br />
1. Grady Bennett, Glacier High School football and basketball<br />
2. Rich Vasquez, Little Guy wrestling<br />
3. Dave Caron, Evergreen Wrestling Club<br />
Honorable mention: Three-way tie, Greg Adkins,Glacier High speech team and youth<br />
baseball; O’Brien Byrd, Whitefish High soccer coach; Cary Finberg,<br />
Columbia Falls High School basketball<br />
ANOTHER REPEAT winner in this year’s reader poll is Lori Ortley, named Best<br />
Teacher in the Flathead. The Flathead High School instructor teaches physics,<br />
forensics and also heads up the environmental systems and society class for<br />
Flathead’s <strong>Inter</strong>national Baccalaureate program. (<strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> file photo)<br />
Thank You<br />
For Your Support!<br />
Thank You Flathead Valley<br />
Golfers for once again<br />
voting Buffalo Hill the<br />
BEST GOLF COURSE!<br />
We appreciate YOU!<br />
Thanks to<br />
everyone who<br />
voted in this year’s<br />
online reader poll!<br />
Gregory D. Eller DMD PC<br />
101 Westview Park Place • Kalispell, MT 59901<br />
406.752.1107 • www.afdmt.com<br />
1176 North Main Street<br />
Kalispell, Montana 59901<br />
406-756-4530<br />
Photo by BRETT ECKERT<br />
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{Favorite<br />
place to walk<br />
a dog}<br />
1. Lawrence Park, Kalispell<br />
2. Hugh Rogers Wag Park,<br />
Whitefish<br />
3. Herron Park, rural Kalispell<br />
4. Lone Pine, Kalispell<br />
SPACIOUS LAWRENCE PARK in Kalispell was voted Favorite Place to Walk a Dog. The 37-acre park is located off North Main<br />
Street. Although it’s close to downtown Kalispell, it’s the perfect escape to relax and enjoy the path along the Stillwater River and<br />
the ample shade trees. (Patrick Cote/<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Inter</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>)<br />
Thank you Flathead<br />
Valley for voting me<br />
#1 Best Photographer!<br />
You’re the BEST!<br />
Molly M. Claridge | 406.212.3929 | www.bestillphotographymt.com<br />
Thank You<br />
Flathead Valley for your continued support!<br />
You can never get enough Amore´<br />
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Kalispell, MT<br />
406.755.5513
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{Favorite hike}<br />
1. Glacier National Park<br />
2. Lone Pine State Park<br />
3. Trail of the Cedars/Avalanche <strong>Lake</strong>,<br />
Glacier Park<br />
Honorable mention: Mount Anaeas, Glacier<br />
Park<br />
WHEN IT COMES to hiking, readers<br />
said there’s no better place than Glacier<br />
National Park, which earned the Favorite<br />
Hike and Best Roadside Attraction<br />
honors. Pictured at left is the popular<br />
Trail of the Cedars, which placed third<br />
for Favorite Hike.<br />
Thank You Flathead<br />
Valley for voting us...<br />
• 1st Best Bar<br />
• 1st Best Happy Hour<br />
• 2nd Best Place to<br />
Mingle if you’re Single<br />
• 2nd Best Microbrew<br />
• 3rd Best Place to<br />
go Dancing<br />
<strong>27</strong> Central Whitefish 862-2816<br />
Thank you for<br />
playing with us all<br />
these years!<br />
~ Favorite place for kids to shop ~<br />
221 Central Ave.<br />
Whitefish 862-5668<br />
Thank You Flathead Valley<br />
for voting us #1 BEST SOUP!<br />
20 Commons Way Kalispell<br />
406-257-7687<br />
Mon-Fri 9am - 7pm<br />
Sat 9am - 6pm<br />
Sun 11am - 4pm<br />
www.cafemaxsoup.com
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Thank You<br />
Flathead Valley For Voting Us The<br />
#1 Dealership Two Years In A Row,<br />
Plus Best Office Staff & Best Mechanic!<br />
We’ve worked hard to gain your trust over the past 24 years,<br />
thank you for the honor.<br />
“We’ll Continue To<br />
Treat You Like The<br />
VIP You Are!”<br />
LOCALLY OWNED & COMMUNITY INVOLVED!<br />
CELEBRATING 24 YEARS OF UNEQUALED VALUE, SERVICE<br />
AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY!<br />
6219 HWY 93 SOUTH | WHITEFISH | 862-2571 | www.donk.com
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