Best of the Best 2009 -- Clarkston

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2 Wed., July 29, 2009 The Clarkston News/Penny Stretcher Best of the Best Section

Dr. Gregory B. Hamilton is very gratefulto all the people who voted him "BestChiropractor" for the third year in a row.

I think the main reason that we won isour attention to patients, he said. Patientscome first and foremost in a practice andthat shows by our success.

Hamilton established his clinic in 1985.Almost 25 years later he is still striving toprovide the highest quality Chiropractic care

available.For over 20 years, Ive been providing

patients with an effective alternative to drugsand surgery with a holistic approach tohealthcare, he said. We are continuing toadd more technology, including state of theart computerized diagnostics, andcomputerized foot scans.

Call Dr. Hamilton, 7180 Dixie Hwy., at 248-625-7690

Barbara Stinson, with Dr. Gregory Hamilton

Best Chiropractor: Dr. Hamilton

Congratulations to the

following businesses

who were voted

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Best of the Best contest!

Best Veterinarian - Advance Pet CareBest Real Estate - Real Estate One/Max BroockBest Place to Worship - Bridgewood CommunityBest Attorney - Robert KostinBest Dry Cleaners - Champs CleanersBest Gas Station - Marathon StationBest Auto Mechanic Shop - Gotts Auto ServiceBest Auto Body Shop - Clarkston Auto BodyBest Photography - Winship StudiosBest Place to Exercise - Snap FitnessBest Florist - Waterford Hill FloristBest Financial Planner - Scott Hazelton - Edward JonesBest Community Newspaper - Clarkston NewsBest Daycare - Planet Kids

Best Hair Salon/Barbershop - Randolphs Hair StudioBest Towing Company - Clarkston Auto BodyBest Ice Cream - Clarkston Dairy QueenBest Deli - Rudys Quality MarketBest Hamburger - CulversBest Tanning Salon - Luxor Executive SalonBest Party Store - Pine Knob Wine ShoppeBest Coney Island - Petes Coney IIBest Insurance Agent - Dave Smith - State FarmBest Pizza - Guidos PizzaBest Dance Studio- Spotlight Dance StudioBest Caterer - Gourmet CafeBest Optometrist - Allison Eye CareBest Bar/Pub - Hamlin PubBest Bakery - Clarkston Village Bake Shop

Best Restaurant - Mesquite CreekBest Breakfast - Leos Coney IslandBest Coffee - Tim HortonsBest Grocery Store - KrogersBest Gift Store- Union General StoreBest Chiropractic - Hamilton ChiropracticBest Physician - Clarkston Medical GroupBest Dentist- Dr. KrullBest Orthodontist- Munk & AssociateBest Credit Union - Clarkston/Brandon Credit UnionBest Bank- Oxford BankBest Sandwich - Tropical SmoothieBest Auto Wash- Towne Center Auto WashBest Landscaper - Lowries LandscapeBest Auto Dealership - Al Deeby Dodge Chrysler Jeep

Best Community Organization - Clarkston Lions ClubBest Fish Fry - Oakland County Sportsmen Club

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The Clarkston News/Penny Stretcher Best of the Best Section Wed., July 29, 2009 3

I think its a nice honor. Iwas very surprised when I gotthe nomination, said ScottHazelton of Edward Jones,whose been working in theClarkston area for the past 17years.

Hazelton said he stillremembers going door todoor handing out businesscards when he first started in

the Clarkston area in 1993.I think I literally knocked

on every door in Clarkstonand IndependenceTownship, he said. I thinkweve built up a goodreputation here in town, andwhoever voted for me, I wantto thank them.

himself is looking out for clients bestinterests.

I try to be very proactive in calling andservicing my clients the best I can, he said.We dont have a cookie cutter method. Welook at each individuals situation and try toprescribe the best investment for them. Ithink thats one of the things we do prettywell.

Call Scott, 21 S. Main Street, at 248-625-7016.

Best financial advisor: Scott Hazelton

Scott Hazelton of Edward Jones.

One of the things helping him be one ofthe best is he is a local guy and clients likethat.

Theyre not dealing with someone inSouthfield, Detroit, or out of state. They likethe fact that Im accessible, Hazelton said.There is someone here to take care of youMonday through Friday. There is someonein the office every morning at 8 a.m. andsomeone usually here after 5 p.m.

The other thing in which Hazelton prides

Spotlight Dance Center students perform at events all over Clarkston.

Best dance studio: SpotlightMusicals, parades, talent shows, and

benefitsSpotlight Dance Center studentscan be seen at all kinds of communityevents, said Wendy Harris, owner and in-structor.

The center offers classesin ballet, tap,hip hop, lyrical, creative movement andmorefor recreational as well as competi-

tive students, age preschool through adult.We provide our students with the high-

est quality dance training and teach kidsto believe in themselves, and to work to-ward their goals, Harris said.

Spotlight Dance Center is located at7183 N. Main Street, Suite B. Call 248-625-9030.

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Dear Clarkston, Independence andSpringfield Township Residents ~ ThankYou!!! Following are winners from our Bestof the Best contest, as chosen by you. Thosewho voted know why these are the Best of theBest in town. For those who did not vote, checkthem out and discover for yourself what it

takes to be the Best of the Best.

David Mroz ~ 3rd Place

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Kathy Freeman ~ 2nd Place

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Anne Clifton & Daughter ~ 1st Place

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Its really exciting, not only because wewere voted Best of the Best, but because thisis the second year in a row, said Tony Vitale,general manager.

Its an honor and a privilege to be here inClarkston and be able to do what it is we do.Thank you to everyone who voted for us andthank you to everybody who keeps continuallycoming to see us.

The biggest ingredient that makes them

the best is the staff, Vitale said.Especially in these trying times, the whole

team is really pulling together to make sure wekeep striving for excellence and striving to bebetter and better at what we do, he said. Ijust give a lot of credit to all the team memberswho are going above and beyond to make sureevery experience is extraordinary.

Call Mesquite, 7228 N. Main Street, at 248-620-9300

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Dr. Schulte would like to thank all of the Clarkston

News readers that have voted her as the Best of the

Best. This award serves as recognition that

Dr. Schulte always puts the patient first. It is these

patients that have kept Allison Eye Care open for

the last 11 years. Dr. Schulte is your Primary Care

Physician for your Eye health. She can Diagnose,

treat and manage diabetes, macular degeneration,

glaucoma along with many other eye diseases.

Foreign Body removal and Eye Emergencies are

handled every day by Dr. Schulte.

As a life long Clarkston resident, Dr. Schulte has found the support of the

community and her patients to be uplifting.

Patients that are hard to fit or medically necessary contact lens wearers will

find all of their concerns addressed by the Doctor.

If you are in need of spectacles then the staff at Allison Eye Care can help you

with all your vision needs. Our Opticians have the knowledge of the latest lens

technologies that will help you in your everyday life. We are currently scheduling

new patients and can work with your vision insurance. Your Insurance questions

can be easily answered by our Billing department. Call 248-922-1111 to answer

these questions and see if we can make an appointment for you and your family.

Allison M. B. Schulte, O.D.T.P.A. Certified Doctor of Optometry

6770 Dixie Highway, Suite 203 Clarkston, MI 48346

248.922.1111

Dr. Allison M.B.Schulte, voted Best ofthe Best Eye Care,serves the communityin which she lives.

"We see our pa-tients in the commu-nity, at Krogers and theUnion," said EricSchulte, administratorand Dr. Schulte's hus-

band. "We have a rela-tionship with them, along-term relation-ship."

"We live by theGolden Rule, do ourbest and treat others aswe would like to betreated," said Dr.Schulte, owner ofAllison Eye Care.

Dr. Schulte, certified

Dr. Allison M.B. Schulte, with her husband EricSchulte, and, standing, Dee Lintz, optician, MaggieAtkinson, optimetric technician, and JessicaListerman, optimetric technician.

Best Eye Care: Allison Eye Care

in the community," Allison said.Dr. Schulte graduated in 1992 from Illinois

College of Optometry, and opened her prac-tice in 1998. She specializes in comprehen-sive visual examinations and a full range ofvision care services.

Call Allison Eye Care, 6770 Dixie Highway,Suite 203, at 248-922-1111.

doctor of optometry, spends lots of time withpatients, answering their questions and ad-dressing all their needs.

This is the first Best of the Best award forAllison Eye Care.

I think its great, Eric said. Its nice to

be recognized a nice pat on the back."I'm very appreciative of all our patients

At Champs Cleaners, business partnersand brothers Eddie Karana and Jimmy Frejatwork hard to provide customers with high-quality, friendly, convenient, and on-time ser-vice.

We always keep our promises, and wealways do our best to make our customershappy, said Karana. We want to thank ourcustomers for voting us Best of the Best

again this year. We look forward to provid-ing quality service, as always.

Champs offers a full range of professionalservices, including dry cleaning, leathercleaning and restoration, professional alter-ations, wedding gown preservation, and laun-dry service.

Champs Cleaners is located at 6315Sashabaw Road. Call 248-620-0104.

Best Dry Cleaners: ChampsJimmy, Michelle and Eddie, of Champs Cleaners, are two-time winners.


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We would like to thank all of our cus-tomers for voting us Best of the Best for the

second consecutive year, said Del Yeoman,owner of the Guidos Pizza franchise at 5960

Best Pizza: GuidosSashabaw Road. We at Guidos of Clarkstonpromise to provide the best customer ser-

vice and product quality that we all expect.Call Guidos Pizza at 248-620-9999

Del Yeoman, Guidos of Clarkston owner, center, and staff were proud to winBest Pizza again this year.

If it comes from Waterford Hill Florist, ithas to be a high-quality product.

Were really conscientious about what wesend out, said owner Theresa Petherbridge.If we dont like it, the customers not goingto like it. Our name is our reputation. It has tobe good.

Waterford Hill is a full service florist offer-ing arrangements for funerals, weddings, par-ties and other events.

Gift baskets, stuffed animals, plants, and

Best Florist: Waterford Hill Floristservices such as graveside deliveries for shut-ins are available, as well. Petherbridge saidshes also happy to help a family during diffi-cult times.

If they have a funeral and dont have themoney to pay for flowers, we just let themcome in and pick something out, she said.We dont limit them, we just give them a bookand let them decide what they want.

Waterford Hill Florist is located at 5992Dixie Highway. Call 248-623-0081.

The staff at Waterford Hill Florist works to give customers the best.


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The whole team at Al Deeby DodgeChrysler Jeep is extremely honored to beselected as the Best Dealer in the Clark-ston News Best of the Best voting.

We moved to Clarkston in 2004 becauseof the family feeling and home town com-munity setting.

We experience that every day as peoplecome into our store; and we feel that all year

long in events like Clarkston SCAMP, Tasteof Clarkston, the Clarkston Chamber GolfClassic and the wonderful Holiday LightsParade.

We greatly value and treasure your trust,your business and your friendship; and wepledge to always take good care of you andour community.

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Best Dealer: Al DeebyDodge Chrysler Jeep

Al Deeby, Jennifer Buckman, and David Ryda of Al Deeby Dodge ChryslerJeep.

Thanks for your kind support! OxfordBank is very proud to be nominated by you,the readers of the Clarkston News, as the

Best of the Best in the Clarkston area.We truly value our relationship with ourcustomers and the entire community, whichmakes receiving this 2009 Readers Choice1stPlace award very special.

Each day we challenge ourselves to pro-vide competitive banking products in a cour-teous and professional manner to you, ourvalued customers. We enjoy helping you,your family and businesses manage yourbanking needs.

As we continue to celebrate, in 2009, our

125th year; this award is heartfelt by all ouremployees, many of whom youve come toknow over the years. We intend to continue

our longstanding relationship with the com-munity of Clarkston for centuries to come.For those we havent yet had the pleasure

of serving, we invite you to open up a check-ing account, CD, or talk to us about a homeloan, business loan, line of credit or otherbanking products.

We would welcome the opportunity toprovide you with ongoing, outstanding, cus-tomer service Oxford Bank style.

Thanks again for voting us the BEST OFTHE BEST in the Clarkston community!

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Real Estate One / Max Broock Realtorsearned the Best of the Best Realtor awardthrough experience and expertise.

We have a great group of people here,very professional and knowledgeable, saidRealtor Angie Batten.

Each Max Broock associate is a provenprofessional, expert in the latest technol-ogy in buying and selling real estate, work-

ing diligently toward achieving clientsgoals.

Todays market is very different, morethan ever before, Batten said. Agentsmake sure theyre educated and able to pro-vide a multitude of services.

For more information, call Real Estate One/ Max Broock Realtors, 31 S. Main Street, at248-625-0200.

Best Realtors: Real Estate One/Max Broock

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Planet Kids, a family owned, Christian val-ues Childcare Center was recently named win-ner of Best of the Best Day Care for the sec-ond year in a row.

Planet Kids has been building better fami-lies for 10 years, and building is definitely aPlanet Kids theme in 2009.

We love what we do, said owner KellyCollins, a U of M graduate of behavioral sci-ence and early childhood development.

We are investing more in the lives andlearning environment of our children in manyways, including creating a new, 1,000-square-foot Lego Land room, said Kelly. Kids learnthrough the business of play. This open areagives them space to socialize, build and grow.

Best Day Care:Planet KidsPlanet Kids has a low staff turnover which

ensures a knowledgeable and stable envi-ronment for families and children.

We are proud of our staff, said Kelly.They are the heart and foundation of PlanetKids. We want the best for our children andfamilies, so we hire the best.

Planet Kids has been busy celebratingtheir 10th birthday all summer long with mul-tiple community and family events. The finalcelebration will take place on August 1st withPlanet Kids offering free child care to theClarkston Community.

Everyone is invited to come spend a daywith us, celebrate and see what were allabout, said Kelly.

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Customer service helped earn Clarkston'sDairy Queen the Best of the Best Ice Creamaward.

We try to keep improving and give cus-tomers everything they want, said ownerDanelle Orr. Our menu changes all the time.If we dont have something, tell us, and wellmake it.

Orr accepted the honor with store manag-ers Darla Sherman and Justin Noble.

Manager Justin Noble, owner Danelle Orr, and manager Darla Shermanrun Clarkston's Dairy Queen.

I think its an honor, really awesome,Sherman said.

Its cool, Noble said. We appreciate it.Well keep working hard."

I want to thank these two, said Orr, whois undergoing treatment for cancer. Theyrun the store for me, these guys and my awe-some staff . Kudos to them.

Call Dairy Queen, 5890 Ortonville Road,at 248-625-0099.

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Marathon Gas Stationowner Najy Kajy says hegives his customersgood service, goodprices and keeps hisstore very clean.

We love our custom-ers, and they love us, hesaid. Thats why theykeep coming back.

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With shelves stockedfloor to ceiling, Kajy saidcustomers are sure tofind what theyre lookingfor, or discover some-thing new.

We have a very niceselection, which we sellat the minimum stateprice, he said. Youcant get it for less any-where else.

Marathon Gas Stationis located at 4951 Sasha-

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Best Gas Station: Marathon

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Dr. George Krull saidhe was absolu te lytickled to death, to bevoted the best dentist inthe Clarkston area.

I want to make itperfectly clear that itsmy staff that makes methe best , he sa id .Theyre the importantones out there. Im simply

the quarterback.After graduating from

Indiana University, Krullfinished up his schoolingat the University ofDetroit Mercy anddecided to go into private

Krull has served the Clarkston areasince 1979. He spent his first eight yearsworking out of Munks office and hasspent the last 20 years in his office acrossfrom the 52-2 District Court on CitationDr.

Krull also belongs to the AmericanPediatric of Dentistry, where he has givenout state examinations for pediatricdentist candidate for the past three years.

Someday I might even retire, he said

with a laugh.Call Dr. Krull at 248-625-3603.

Best Dentist: Dr. George Krull

Dr. Krull and his assistant Gerry Matchiak work onpatient Julia Lester.

practice.I heard about this little town called

Clarkston, came up here and visited it. Iwas met with an invitation from Dr.(Charles) Munk, which was veryencouraging, he said. I decided to putmy shingle up here, and felt very luckythat Ive made a wonderful decision earlyon in my career.

Krull said this is where he raised fournow adult children.

One of whom is about to get married,he said proudly.

Ed and Andy of Petes Coney II enjoy working together.

Best Coney: Petes IIPetes Coney II doesnt have any cus-

tomers.Everyone who comes in is a friend, said

owner Ed Zull. Everyone who comes in isan important part of what we do.

With great food, cleanliness, good ser-vice, and good, quality food at fair pricesnot to mention the opportunity to hear an-other of Zulls jokes or storiesfolks keepcoming back again and again.

Winning Best of the Best is quite anhonor and tells us our customers appreciate

what we do, Zull said. We create greatmeals and a great atmosphere and they en-joy it.

Petes offers a large menu with selectionsfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.

And now, hungry diners who live closerto Orion have a new option.

Petes new Orion store run by Zulls sonAndy, is open on Baldwin about a mile northof I-75.

Petes Coney II is located at 6160 DixieHighway. Call 248-623-4300.


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Creative Cookies, Cakes, Bars, Pies, Pastries and much more.We offer Specialty Coffees and Whole Bean Coffee.

Smoothies, Ice Cream and the Best Coffee in Town!

Thank You, Clarkston for voting us

for the 3rd consecutive year!

Quality earned Clarkston Village BakeShop the Best of the Best award three yearsin a row, as well as second-place honors forBest Bakery in Oakland County.

The bakery takes a lot of pride in whatwe bake, starting with quality ingredients,and everything is made from scratch, includ-

ing our signature cookies, said ownerStephanie Vo. Donuts and danishes are alsomade fresh daily. We also grind our coffeebeans for the freshest and best cup of coffeein town, creamy cappuccinos, and espres-sos are made to order.

The shop also specializes in cakes forweddings, birthdays, and other occasions.

Our customers are very special to us,most on a first-name basis. The bakeshop isalso a place where you can come and relaxand talk about the daily topics. Its a relaxed,comfortable atmosphere. We will alwaysstrive to be the best in town for our custom-ers!

New offerings include four flavors of icecream, she said.

And also fruit smoothies for those hot,

summer days, she said. So when in the area,stop in and say hello and try a fresh baked

donut and coffee. We appreciate all of thesupport we get from the community and ourloyal customers.

Call Village Bake Shop, 10 S. Main St., at248-625-0677.

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Stephanie Vo, owner of Village BakeShop.

Clarkston Brandon Community CreditUnion, serving the Clarkston area for morethan 50 years, was voted Best of the BestBank.

We are very proud to be named the Bestof the Best, said Donna Bullard, president/CEO.

One thing that hasnt changed is the

banks dedication to serving its members.Our members are our owners and we

strive to make sure every time they visit us,either in person or by using our online ser-vices, they have an exceptional experience,Bullard said.

I think one of the reasons we were hon-ored with this award is we have not lost sightof the reason for our existence our mem-bers. When you put the needs of people first,the business flourishes as a result.

CBCCU offers a full range of financial ser-vices, from all types of loans, mortgages,vehicles and VISA, to on-line bill paymentservices.

We sponsor five student run credit unionbranches, two Credit Union sites in Clarkstonand Ortonville, a Zoogles Savings Club for

our young members, an onsite ATM, and anin-house financial advisor, she said. We

can take care of your financial needs. If youwant a friendly, member-service driven orga-nization with people you know when youwalk in the door, come see us. Thanks again

for choosing CBCCU as Best of the Best. Wewont let you down.

Best Bank: Clarkston BrandonCommunity Credit Union

Front from left, Sian Jasso and ReneeDoyle, and standing from left, SusanCole, Colin Wethy and Alisa Williams,of CBCCU.


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Clarkston AutoBody and Towingearned two Best ofthe Best awards,one for Auto Bodyand the other forTowing.

Were honoredto be voted Best ofthe Best for thethird year in a row,

said owner DaleVerhey. I enjoyworking with thepeople of Clarkston.Many customershave been cominghere for 30 years for that, I say thankyou.

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cations in Independence Township andWaterford.

We wouldnt have kept going if not formy employees some have been here 25years, Dale said.

They use the latest in training and equip-ment, including a new 50-ton Low Boy trailer

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was started in 1976 by Dale and his father,Paul Verhey. Paul retired in 1990, but nowDale's son Nick Verhey works there, in chargeof towing.

We're in our third generation now, saidDale. We treat people the way I want to betreated.

People trust us to do a good job, stayhonest, and do what we say well do, Nicksaid.

They employ about 20 people in three lo-

Dale Verhey and his son Nick Verhey, Clarkston Auto Bodyand Towing, with their heavy towing truck, a popular at-traction at the annual Tons of Trucks.

Thank you very much for select-ing us the Best of the Best Com-munity Organization in 2009! Toeven be considered among the otherClarkston Service Organizations isan honor in itself.

The Clarkston Area Lionssupport a variety of sight and hear-ing related organizationsthat provide services to ourcommunity. Some of the betterknown examples are Leader Dogsfor the Blind, Lions Visually Im-paired Youth Camp in Lapeer, LionsHearing Center of Michigan, Wel-come Homes Residential Services,Detroit Radio Information Service,Beaumont Silent Children Fund, andthe Michigan Eye Bank.

We also support Lighthouse ofClarkston, SCAMP, O.A.T.S., andthe Christmas in Action program.In addition, our club provides an-nual donations to both the Inde-pendence and Springfield Town-ship Libraries. The library contri-butions are used to purchase booksand facilities for the sight impaired.Past donations have helped to pur-chase large print and talking books,

Lion Angela Tenbusch prepares to take another photo at oneof the free eye screening events.

a desktop magnifier, and softwareto help the sight impaired use per-sonal computers.

Multiple times per year, theClarkston Area Lions provide freeeye screening to pre-school chil-dren using photo technology incooperation with Childrens Hospi-tal. This non-invasive photoscreening can detect most prob-lems that cause poor vision inyoung children. It is a great tool,as in most cases the child doesntknow that he or she has a vision

problem. We were able to screen106 children during four photoscreening events conducted dur-ing the past 12 months, and we lookforward to surpassing that numberin the coming year.

The Clarkston Area Lionsare also a resource for those wholive in our community and needeyeglasses or hearing aids, but can-not afford them. Since our club waschartered in 2005, we have providedeyeglasses to more than 40 area resi-dents, and have assisted two resi-

dents to obtain hearing aids at re-duced or no cost.

The Club collects used eye-glasses and hearing aids that arerecycled throughout the world.Thanks to many volunteers, it onlycosts about ten cents to pay theexpenses to fit a pair of used eye-glasses to someone in a third worldcountry. For many it means the dif-ference between work and no workor between learning in school ornot. All optical facilities in theClarkston area accept used eye-glasses and hearing aids for theClarkston Area Lions. Our club hasrecycled over 12,400 eyeglassesand 94 hearing aids since 2005.

Funding for the above activitiescomes from a variety of fundraisingevents, including EntertainmentBook sales, selling refreshments ata Concert in Depot Park, and WhiteCane Week. White Cane Week isthe one time a year when local Li-ons ask the community for dona-tions to help fund the eye care andother services discussed above.

Please visit our website atclarkstonlions.org to see a detailed

list of all the organizations and ac-tivities we support. The ClarkstonLions meet at 6:30 p.m. on the sec-ond and fourth Thursday of eachmonth at the Carriage House inClintonwood Park. We would liketo invite any man, woman or coupleinterested in helping others to beour guest at a meeting and considermembership!

Lion Rob Whitcomb, PresidentClarkston Area Lions

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Physician - Marie LivieratosDentist- Dr. PrudhommeOrthodontist- Orthodontist SpecialistCredit Union - Genisys Credit UnionBank- Chase BankSandwich - SubwayAuto Wash- Clarkston Auto WashLandscaper - BordinesAuto Dealership - Saturn of ClarkstonInsurance Agent - Karen McMurray - All StateCommunity Organization - ScampConey Island - Leos Coney IslandParty Store - Dixie-Davisburg Party StoreAttorney - Dennis KacyPlace to Worship - Mt. Zion

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Tom Lowrie now offers an outdoor area for partiesand other events.

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Best Caterer: Gourmet CafGourmet Caf serves a wide range of ca-

tering needs, from a $15 order to a $2,500banquet.

"No order is too small," said managerDonna Butora, accepting the Best of the BestCaterer award. "No matter what peoplechoose, we make the best."

With more than 30 years in the business,this is their second Best of the Best award in

a row.Were extremely proud and happy

people are happy, Butora said. Well try tokeep up the good work, so people continueto come and enjoy good food."

Family recipes, all homemade, includeGreek salad dressing, breadsticks, ribs, andspaghetti sauce. Call Gourmet Caf, 5914Ortonville, at 248-625-6613.

Gourmet Cafe manager Donna Butora and cook Aaron Butora, her son, ac-cept the Best of the Best Caterer award.

Best Attorney: Robert Kostin"My parents taught me to always do the

right thing," said second year in a row Bestof the Best Attorney Robert Kostin.

Doing the right thing is how Kostin triesto live out every aspect of his life, both inhis law pratice and his personal life.

"To stay the best, I'm going to use tech-nology to better communicate in businessand continue to be the best dad, husband,

and attorney I can be," he said.Not only does Kostin take pride in his

work and his family, he is also proud to beactive in the community, serving on variousboards. Currently, he is a citizen representiveon the Oakland County Parks and Recre-ations board.

"Parks and Rec is the best doggone thingthat I've ever been involved in," he said."It's easy to like. There are just a few placesin the world like Oakland County."

Call Kostin, 11N. Main St., at 248-620-1030.

Kelley Kostin, Robert Kostin, and Shay Kostin

248.620.103011 N. Main Street Clarkston

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Clarkston Newswho voted me the Best of the Best

Attorney for two straight years. I am humbledby your

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family, the Honorable Kelley Kostin and our son, Shay.

My legal team of Susan Welker, Julie Packard and

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At Randolphs Salon, owners Mary andScott Randolph know clients dont just wantcolorthey want amazing color; color withdepth, dimension, shine, and style; customcolor only available from a professionalcolorist.Randolphs Salons are Redken EliteSalons.

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Our team is so honored to be votedClarkston News Best Salon two years in arow, said Scott Randolph, noting the salonwas also voted Best Salon, as well as BestManicure/Pedicure in the Oakland Press twoyears in a row.

With locations in Clarkston andWaterford, and coming Fall of 2009 to WhiteLake Twp, you owe it to yourself to experi-ence what our guests are so excited about.Were what youve been waiting for.

Randolphs Salon is located at 5890 Sasha-baw Road. Call 248-620-2000

Its always aprivilege to be the bestof the best, said KarenKubicki, generalmanager of Hamlin Pub.Clarkston is a smalltown so its good to berecognized that way.

After being inbusiness just over twoand half years, it 's

personalities andcustomer service thatkeep people comingback, she said.

Our bartenders andour servers take the timeto get to know theguests, she said. Theyappreciate our guests,they appreciate ourcustomers and it

Best Bar: Hamlin Pub

years in a row, I would say that showsconsistency, not only for our guests butfor us as an operation.

Kubicki said they try to be grassrootsand involved in the community as well.

We try to give back what's given to us,she said.

Call Hamlin, 6397 Sashabaw Road, at 248-922-1700.

Karen Kubicki and Keith Grzymala.

shows.Assistant General Manager Keith

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a name outside with people walking in here.They're more than a face. We get to knowthem personally and that goes a long way,

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Oakland County Sportsmens club isproud to be voted Best Fish Fry in theClarkston area.

Its quite an achievement, said SalliPetherbridge, office manager. Thank youto all of the patrons of the Oakland CountySportsmens Club.

Manager Dan Stiff said they are veryconcerned with both food preparation andpresentation.

We put in many long hours, making ourfish fry what it is, 45 years plus, he said.

We want to give the people a wonderfulmeal for a great price.Customers can order baked or deep fried

Icelandic cod. Stiff said they are also theonly fish fry that offers fried chicken.

You have your choice of all three at thesame time or individual. You can have chickendinner, fish fried dinner, or baked fish dinner,he said. We also do carryout.

Customers can order a dinner bucket ofchicken or fish for $8 or a combo dinnerbucket of chicken and fish for $8.

Thank you to the Clarkston News forsponsoring the Best of the Best and tothose who read it, Peherbridge said. Were

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Best Fish Fry: Oakland County Sportsmen's ClubDan Stiff pays Salli Petherbridge for his fish fry lunch.

At Winship Studio, ownersKym Winship and her brotherKevin Winship know the folkswho come through their doorsexpect the best: professional,friendly service and a highquality productportraitsthat say this is who I am.

We treat everyone like anindividual, said KymWinship, noting her parents

Ken and Gail Winship beganthe business in the familysgarage 40 years ago and havenow passed the studio on totheir children.

Were part of the home-town community here in Clark-ston, and our clients havebeen coming back for yearsmany come back even aftertheyve moved from the area.

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gram is very popular at Christmas, she added,explaining that children are videotaped in thestudio as they visit with Santa.

Then, each year, parents return with therecordingand the childrenadding to thesame tape as the children grow up.

Winship offers a full range of photo-graphic services, including wedding, senior

and family portraits, as well as commercialand aerial photography.

We really want to thank all our custom-ers who voted us Best of the Best, said KymWinship. It was an honor.

Winship Studio is located at 7183 N. Main

Street. Call 248-625-2825 or visitwww.winshipstudio.com

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Your #1 Auto Mechanic!Proudly serving the Clarkston Area for 29 years

GOTTS Offers You Complete

Auto Repair Including:

Certified Mechanics

248.623.01195709 Maybee Rd. (East of Sashabaw)

Transmission Repair

Computer Diagnostics

Fuel Injection Cleaning

A/C - Heating/Cooling System

Wheel Alignment

Drive Joints & Axles

Tune-Ups

Electrical Repair

Drive Line Repair

Domestic & Select Foreign Vehicles

Expert Front End & Brake Repair

Gotts Auto Service, family-owned since1963 and in Independence Township since1980, earned Best of the Best Auto Mechanicthrough honest and professional automotiverepair and maintenance services tothe community.

We take care of business, and make surepeople are satisfied, said Robert Gott, whoowns the business with his son, Bob Gott.We work hard to keep people satisfied.

They employ the latest automotive tech-nology and handle all major and minor re-

pairs on foreign and domestic vehicles.We treat customers like family, Bob Gott

said. We give customers all the informationwe can possibly give them so they can makea good decision.

Theyre honest and do great work, saidMichelle Thomas, office manager. They're agreat bunch of guys. They wont sell yousomething you dont need. They answer allquestions, and help you out.

Call Gott's Auto Service, 5709 MaybeeRoad east of Sashabaw, at 248-623-0119.

Best auto mechanic: Gott's Auto Service

Bob Gott, Michelle Thomas, and Robert Gott of Gott's Auto Service.

Best Orthodontist: Munk & AssociatesExceptional, caring service helped earn

Munk and Associates Orthodontic Special-ists Best of the Best honors three years in arow.

A lot of people in Clarkston like whatwe do. They like our results, said Dr.Charles F. Munk. We have great skills anda great office. We spend a lot of time andattention on each patient.

They offer orthodontics for children andadults; more than 40 years of service; thelatest technology in digital x-rays, self-li-gating brackets, lingual braces, Invisalign,and Wilckodontics; offices in Clarkston,Oxford, and Davison with day, evening, andSaturday appointments; and community in-volvement with SCAMP, Clarkston Farmand Garden Club, Independence Parks andRec programs, Fourth of July fireworks,Taste of Clarkston, and Clarkston HealthCare College Scholarship, all in a family-friendly environment.

Kids enjoy it, Dr. Munk said. Its avery relaxed place to be. We have a lot offun.

To stay the best, Munk and Associatescontinues to research new products andtreatment options, and attend continuingeducation courses to keep the office on thecutting edge.

Call Dr. Charles W. Munk and Dr. CharlesF. Munk, 5825 S. Main St., at 248-625-0880.

Dr. Charles W. Munk and Dr. CharlesF. Munk.


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Voted Finest Auto Washin Clarkston 3 Years in a Row

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6380 Sashabaw 248-625-5054 M-Sat. 7am-7:30pm, Sun. 8am-7pm

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For the past three years,Town Center Auto Wash, lo-cated on Sashabaw Road be-tween Maybee and Waldonroads, has been voted Best ofthe Best Auto Wash in thearea.

Owners Steve Pearson andGary Miller recently discussedhow the wash continually

earns outstanding recognition.First of all, we would like

to thank the community for theaward and also for their con-tinued confidence in our com-pany, Miller said. We wouldespecially like to thank our em-ployees for all their hard work.We realize were only as goodas our employees and wethink our employees are theabsolute best.

Their philosophy is to buyall their products in largequantities in order to get dis-counted prices, then pass thediscounts on to customersthrough regular daily specials.

We continually strive toimprove the wash by commu-

Best Auto Wash: Town Center Auto Washnicating with our employees,along with testing new equip-ment and products.

Next month, the interior ofthe wash is getting a completemakeover, Pearson explained.

Although we have beenopen for only five years, wewill be changing all of theequipment that actually

touches your vehicle duringthe wash process, he said.

For the last couple ofyears, we have been closelywatching development of afoam product that is far supe-rior to the standard cloth prod-ucts seen in all the washes to-day. We have observed its t re-mendous cleaning ability aswell as its ability to adapt toall the different body styles ofvehicles. Now that the bugshave been worked out, we areexcited to finally be able to in-stall it in our wash.

For more information, callTown Center Auto Wash, 6380

Sashabaw Road, at 248-625-5054. Owners Steve Pearson and Gary Miller of Town Center Auto Wash.

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