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READERS’ CHOICE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 • 2

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First: Sahara MartSecond: Molly’s Foods UniqueThird: The Green Nursery

aNtique ShOpFirst: Bloomington Antique MallSecond: Blue MoonThird: Westbury Antique Market

aRt galleRyFirst: The VenueSecond: Pictura GalleryThird: Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center

Bicycle ShOpFirst: BikesmithsSecond: Bicycle GarageThird: Revolution

BOat DealeRS/ReNtalFirst: Fairfax MarineSecond: FourwindsThird: Lake Monroe Boat Rental

BOOkStOReFirst: Barnes & NobleSecond: Half Price BooksThird: Caveat Emptor

BRiDal/FORmalweaR StOReFirst: Nedra’s FormalwearSecond: David’s BridalThird: Andrew Davis Clothiers

cameRa StOReFirst: Best BuySecond: HH Gregg Appliance and ElectronicsThird: Ace Pawn Shop

cell phONe caRRieRFirst: AT&TSecond: VerizonThird: Sprint

cOiN DealeRFirst: Old Towne CoinsSecond: Ace Pawn ShopThird: The Coin Shop

cOmputeR StOReFirst: PC MaxSecond: Best BuyThird: Mac Experience

cONSigNmeNt ShOpFirst: Blue MoonSecond: Plato’s ClosetThird: Once Upon a Child

cONveNieNce StOReFirst: Short StopTied: Second: Circle S Mart-College Mall Rd Second: 7-11

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cRaFt Supply StOReFirst: Hobby LobbySecond: Michael’sThird: Pygmalion’s

electRONicS StOReFirst: Best BuySecond: HH Gregg Appliance and ElectronicsThird: Ace Pawn Shop

FlOORiNg StOReFirst: Carpets Plus ColortileSecond: Bounds & McPike FlooringThird: Lowe’s

FlORiStFirst: White House FlowersSecond: Mary M’sTied: Third: Judy’s Flowers and Gifts Third: White Orchid

FuRNituRe StOReFirst: Furniture ExchangeSecond: Stahl’s FurnitureThird: Kittle’s

gaRDeN/NuRSeRy First: Mays GreenhouseSecond: Bloomington Valley NurseryThird: Abell Nursery

gaS StatiONFirst: Short StopSecond: Kroger-South locationThird: Bruce’s Marathon

giFt ShOpFirst: Global GiftsSecond: GreetingsThird: Hallmark

gOlF StOReFirst: Dick’s Sporting GoodsSecond: Nevada Bob’sThird: IU Golf Course

gROceRy StOReFirst: KrogerSecond: BloomingfoodsThird: Sahara Mart

haRDwaRe StOReFirst: Bloomington HardwareSecond: Kleindorfer’sThird: Lowe’s

health FOOD StOReFirst: Sahara MartSecond: BloomingfoodsThird: O’Malia’s

heaRiNg aiDSFirst: IU Speech and Hearing ClinicSecond: Miracle EarThird: Beltone

hOme appliaNce StOReFirst: HH GreggSecond: Lowe’sTied: Third: Morrison’s Third: Sears

hOme DécOR First: ETC for the homeSecond: RelishThird: Hobby Lobby

JewelRy StOReFirst: Victor Settle JewelrySecond: Goldcaster’sThird: Argentum

kiDS clOthiNg StOReFirst: Once Upon a ChildSecond: O’ChildThird: Kohl’s

liquOR, BeeR aND wiNeFirst: Sahara MartSecond: Big Red LiquorsThird: CVS

meN’S clOthiNg StOReFirst: Andrew Davis ClothiersSecond: Kohl’sThird: Macy’s

mOtORcycle DealeRFirst: Bloomington Harley Davidson Second: Fox’s Cycle SalesThird: Bloomington Powersports

muSical iNStRumeNtSFirst: Vance Music CenterSecond: Melody MusicThird: Ace Pawn Shop

New autO DealeRFirst: Royal ToyotaSecond: Curry Auto CenterThird: Royal on the Eastside

OFFice Supply StOReFirst: StaplesSecond: Office DepotThird: Maxwell’s Office Supply

Optical StOReFirst: OptiksSecond: IU School of OptometryThird: Pearle Vision

paiNt Supply StOReFirst: Bloomington Paint and WallpaperSecond: Sherwin WilliamsThird: Lowe’s

pawN ShOpFirst: Ace Pawn ShopSecond: Tom Cats PawnThird: Gold N Pawn

pet StORe/SupplieSFirst: T&T Pet Food & SupplySecond: PetsmartThird: Petco

place tO Buy pRODuceFirst: Sahara MartSecond: Farmer’s MarketThird: Bloomingfoods

ReNtal StOReFirst: Southside RentalSecond: Master RentalThird: American Rental

ShOe StOReFirst: Smith’s Shoe CenterSecond: DSWThird: Indiana Running Company

SpORtiNg gOODS StOReFirst: Dick’s Sporting GoodsSecond: Smith’s Shoe CenterThird: MC Sports

teeN clOthiNg StOReFirst: Plato’s ClosetSecond: Kohl’sThird: Old Navy

tiRe StOReFirst: Tieman TireSecond: Tire BarnThird: Tire and Wheel Center

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2002 Yost Ave Bloomington, IN 47403 • 812-336-6283 • www.tiemantire.com

Thank you for voting us #1Tire Store Our Bloomington Location has been under new management for a year now and serving the community since 1978.

2002 Yost Ave Bloomington, IN 47403 • 812-336-6283 • www.tiemantire.com

Thank you for voting us #1Tire Store Our Bloomington Location has been under new management for a year now and serving the community since 1978.Thank you for voting us #1

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Thanks, Bloomington!For voting us #1 for

Billiards!Monday - Friday 5pm-11pm

Saturday 1pm-11pm • Sunday 1pm-8pm

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uSeD autO DealeRFirst: Royal SouthSecond: Royal on the EastsideThird: Curry Auto Center

viDeO ReNtal StOReFirst: Family VideoSecond: Plan 9Third: Red Box

wOmeN’S clOthiNg StOReFirst: Andrew Davis ClothiersSecond: Kohl’sThird: Macy’s

FOOD

mONROe cOuNty ReStauRaNtFirst: Malibu Grill Second: Uptown Cafe Third: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth

ReStauRaNt OutSiDe mONROe cO.First: Gray Brothers Cafeteria Second: Big Woods Brewing Third: Stone Pig

BagelSFirst: Bloomington Bagel Company Second: Panera Bread Third: Bakehouse

BakeRy/SweetSFirst: Joan’s Caramels Second: Bakehouse (Tied) Third: Panera Third: Rainbow Bakery

BaRBequeFirst: Smokin’ Jack’s Rib Shack Second: Short Stop BBQ Train Third: Carson’s BBQ & Catering

BReakFaStFirst: Uptown Cafe Second: Village Deli Third: Runcible Spoon

BuFFetFirst: Golden Corral Second: Mr. Hibachi Grill & Buffet Third: China Buffet

cateRiNgFirst: KRC Banquets and Catering Second: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Third: One World Catering

chickeN wiNgSFirst: BuffaLouie’s Second: Buffalo Wild Wings Third: Yogi’s Grill & Bar

chiNeSeFirst: Peach Garden Second: China Star Third: Dragon

cOFFeeFirst: Sahara Mart Second: Starbucks Third: Soma

Deli/SuBSFirst: Subway Second: Dagwood’s Deli Sub Shop Third: Jimmy John’s

NancyInteriorsNancy J. Smith

812-325-7791

Thank you to everyone who voted for me.

Interiors By Nancy, Inc.

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1711 No. College Avenue • Bloomington812-334-0553

www.bloomingtonarthurmurray.com

THANK YOUfor voting us Bloomington’s#1 DanceInstructionAgain!

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Thank you for voting us #1

Patio - Lawn - Garden

812-272-9336www.WellsKnowsGrass.com

Thanks for voTing us Bloomington’s Best Antique shop!thRee YeARs in A RoW!

Open Daily 10-6 • (812) 323-7676 • 311 W. 7th St., Bloomington, IN 47404

HISTORIC BLOOMINGTON

ANTIQUE MALL

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meXicaNFirst: Casa Brava Second: La Torre Mexican Restaurant Third: El Ranchero

OtheR ethNicFirst: My Thai Second: Samira Restaurant Third: Irish Lion

OutDOOR DiNiNgFirst: Upland Brewery Second: Scenic View Third: Feast

pieFirst: Feast Second: O’Charley’s Third: Bakehouse

piZZaFirst: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Second: Mother Bear’s Pizza Third: Aver’s Gourmet Pizza

ROmaNtic ReStauRaNtFirst: Scholar’s Inn Second: Uptown Cafe Third: Malibu Grill

SalaD BaRFirst: Bobby’s Colorado Steakhouse Second: Bloomingfoods Third: Golden Corral

SeaFOODFirst: Red Lobster Second: Uptown Cafe Third: No Coast Reserve

SteakFirst: Janko’s Little Zagreb Second: Longhorn Steakhouse Third: Texas Roadhouse

vegetaRiaNFirst: The Owlery Restaurant Second: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Third: Laughing Planet Cafe

placeSapaRtmeNt cOmpleX

First: Whittington Commons Second: Brownstone Third: Oakdale Square Apartments

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9-5:30 Sunday 12-5:30www.maysgreenhouse.net

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Your One-Stop Garden Center6280 S. Old St. Rd. 37, Bloomington • 812-824-8630

Mays Greenhouse is proud to be a Readers’ Choice Winner for 12 straight years.

We would like to thank the community for your vote of confidence!We look forward to serving you in the coming years!

We’ve had everything you need to make your gardens beautiful since 1965.

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20182003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

DeSSeRtFirst: Feast Second: Blu Boy Chocolate Café & Cakery Third: Bakehouse

DONutSFirst: Cresent Donut Shops Second: Square Donuts Third: Rainbow Bakery

FaSt FOODFirst: McDonald’s Second: Wendy’s Third: Steak ‘n Shake

FiNe DiNiNgFirst: Restaurant Tallent Second: Scholar’s Inn Third: Uptown Cafe

FReNch FRieSFirst: McDonald’s Second: Five Guys Third: FARM Bloomington

gReekFirst: Trojan Horse Second: Topo’s 403 Third: King Gyros

hamBuRgeRFirst: Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream Second: Hinkle’s Hamburgers Third: Five Guys

ice cReamFirst: Jiffy Treet Second: Chocolate Moose Third: Hartzels Ice Cream

italiaNFirst: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Second: Grazie Italian Eatery Third: Olive Garden

JapaNeSe/SuShiFirst: Domo Steak & Sushi Second: Mikado Japanese Restaurant Third: Japonee Express

luNch SpOtFirst: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Second: Uptown Cafe Third: Lennie’s


BaNquet FacilitieSFirst: KRC Catering Second: Chapman’s Third: Terry’s Catering

BaRFirst: Nick’s English Hut Second: The Tap Third: The Rail

BeD & BReakFaStFirst: Grant Street Inn Second: Scholar’s Inn Third: Shower’s Inn

BilliaRDSFirst: Bluetip Lounge Second: Video Saloon Third: Player’s Pub

BOwliNg alleyFirst: Classic Lanes Bowling Center Second: IMU Back Alley Third: Kingpins Bowl

chilDcaRe ceNteRFirst: Penny Lane Daycare Second: Carousel Christian Daycare Third: Campus Children’s Center

DaNce cluBFirst: Serendipity Martini BarSecond: Player’s PubThird: Bluebird

DaNce iNStRuctiONFirst: Arthur Murray Dance StudioSecond: One Step Above Dance StudioThird: The Dance Center

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Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5-10pm • Fri & Sat 4:30-10pmDinner: Mon-Thurs 5-10pm • Fri & Sat 4:30-10pm

• Extra Thick Steaks • BBQ Ribs• Pork Chops • Vegetarian Dishes• One of Bloomington’s most extensive wine selections

Voted Best Steak Dinner for the

12th Year in a Row!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING USBLOOMINGTON’S BEST STEAKS!

WWW.LITTLEZAGREB.COM DINNER MON-THURS 5-10PM • FRI & SAT 4:30-10PM

Thanks for making us #1

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gOlF cOuRSeFirst: Cascades Golf Course Second: Bloomington Country Club Third: Indiana University Golf Course

hOtelFirst: Hilton Garden Inn Second: IMU Biddle Hotel Third: Courtyard by Marriott

live muSic/cluB/BaRFirst: Player’s Pub Second: Bluebird Third: The Tap

lOcal ROaD RaceFirst: Hoosiers Outrun Cancer Second: YMCA Third: Tecumseh Trail Marathon

FeStival/FaiRFirst: Lotus Second: 4th St. Art Fair Third: Taste of Bloomington

miNiatuRe gOlFFirst: Putter’s Park Second: Fourwinds Third: Taylor’s Par 3 Golf Course

mOvie theateRFirst: West AMC 12 Second: IU Cinema Third: Starlite Drive In Theatre

paRkFirst: Bryan Park Second: Cascades Third: Karst Farm Park

RaDiOFirst: WVNI 95.1 (Spirit 95) Second: WFIU 103.7 Third: WBWB 96.7

theateRFirst: Buskirk-Chumley Second: Cardinal Stage Third: IU Auditorium

vOluNteeR OppORtuNityFirst: Girls, Inc. Second: American Red Cross Third: Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County

SeRviceSaccOuNtiNg FiRm

First: Root & AssociatesSecond: Olson & CoThird: Todd Carpenter

autO RepaiRFirst: Royal ToyotaSecond: Royal on the EastsideThird: Curry Auto Center

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Thank you for all you do and for your dedication to your patients. We’re proud to have you on our team.

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Thank you for voting

your favorite car wash!It is great to know our efforts to be the

best car wash have been recognized.Thank you friends!

542 S. WALNUT STREETBLOOMINGTON

812-337-99006349 W. State Rd 45• Bloomington

812-825-4464www.combsvet.com

Thank you Herald-Times Readers and Loyal Clients for voting

Combs Veterinary CliniCas your favorite Veterinary

Clinic SEVEN years in a row!

We promise to do our best to maintain your

confidence and support.

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Northside ofDowntown Square123 W. Sixth Street

812-339-0618

Store HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:30 - 5:30Wed: 9:30 - 7:00Sat: 9:30 - 5:00

THANKS FOR VOTING US #1 FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS! AGAIN!

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haiR SalONFirst: Mira Salon & SpaSecond: Perfect IllusionThird: City Style

health cluB/gymFirst: YMCASecond: Force Fitness and PerformanceThird: Iron Pit Gym

BaNkS/cReDit uNiONFirst: IU Credit UnionSecond: Old NationalThird: Chase Bank

BaRBeR ShOpFirst: Bill’sSecond: Bent Third: V’s Barbershop

caR waShFirst: Bloomington Car Wash CenterSecond: Royal ToyotaThird: Auto Artisans, Inc

caRpet/uphOlSteRy cleaNiNgFirst: Bloomington Professional CarpetSecond: Harris ServicesThird: Quick Dry

chiROpRactic OFFiceFirst: Drummond ChiropracticSecond: Quest ChiropracticThird: Anderson Chiropractic

Day SpaFirst: Spaah!Second: Tranquil Vibe Day SpaThird: That’s the Rub

DeNtal OFFiceFirst: Luke Eades, DDSSecond: Gentle DentalThird: Liberty Family Dentistry

DRy cleaNeRFirst: Bloomington CleanersSecond: Spring Dry CleanersThird: Crosstown Cleaners

electRiciaNFirst: T&H ElectricSecond: Price ElectricThird: Cassady Electric

FuRNituRe RepaiRFirst: Monroe Furniture RestorationSecond: Furniture WorkshopThird: Nelson’s Furniture Restoration and Finishing

heatiNg & aiR cONDitiONiNgFirst: Commercial ServiceSecond: Siscoe Heating ServiceThird: Keller Heating/Cooling

hOme BuilDeRFirst: TA Fuller Homes, IncSecond: Rubicon HomesThird: Bailey & Weiler Design/Build

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812-855-7823 • iucu.org

We started a credit unionand created a community.

Best Bank/Credit Union

Number one, eight years in a row!We’re people helping people, and we believe our members are #1!

We prove it by remaining true to our founding principles ofcooperation, trust, sharing and respect for the individual.

Thank you!

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By Matt StefanskiThe Herald-Times

Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth owner Paul Heilbrunn tells his employees to keep an eye on the ball.

He constantly reminds them to watch the door for incoming customers and tells them to make sure that customers’ drinks are always full. And according to Herald-Times readers, Bucceto’s food and service is exceptional.

Bucceto’s was the recipient of not one, but four Reader’s Choice awards in 2014.

In the food category, Bucceto’s received first in Italian, first in lunch spot, first in pizza and second in catering.

Heilbrunn said providing the highest quality food and the freshest ingredients at a reasonable price is the reason for Bucceto’s success.

Jeremy Hogan | Herald-Times

Top 3 Italian WinnersBucceto’s Smiling Teeth Grazie Italian Eatery Olive Garden

Sister restaurants Puccini’s Smiling Teeth were established in Indianapolis in 1991, and in 2004, Heilbrunn opened Bloomington’s first Bucceto’s on the east side. Heilbrunn opened a second location on the west side of Bloomington in 2006.

“I love the concept,” he said. “Our menu satisfies every time, from exotic to traditional pizzas and pastas, you’ll see everybody in our restaurant from college kids to families.”

In addition to offering a wide variety of menu items, Bucceto’s also serves beer and wine. Heilbrunn said another reason for Bucceto’s success is that his staff consistently pro-vides exceptional customer service.

“I get compliments all of the time about our employees, food, service and cleanliness,” he said.

Heilbrunn said one of the most recent hits at Bucceto’s has been the gluten-free menu.

“At first, we just had pizza and pasta, but now we have a complete gluten-free menu,” he said.

Heilbrunn said the wide variety of menu items offered at a fair price is also what sets Bucceto’s apart from other Italian restaurants.

“It’s not just the pizza,” he said. “The wife can get a salad, and the husband can get a chicken dinner.”


Best in Bloomington!

would like to thank voters for once again voting Bub’s Burgers

This means a lot to us.

Thank you very much!

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HOURS : Mon-Sat 10-6pm | 812-369-3333 • 3333 S. Walnut St. etcforthehome.com | Facebook.com/etcforthehome | Pinterest.com/etcforthehome

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hOme cleaNiNg SeRviceFirst: Tonya’s TouchSecond: Three HawksThird: Merry Maids

hOme health caReFirst: Comfort KeepersSecond: Elder Care ConnectionsThird: Home Instead Senior Care

iNSuRaNce ageNcyFirst: May Agency Second: First Insurance GroupThird: State Farm, Lisa Allen

iNteRiOR DeSigNeRFirst: Interiors by NancySecond: CAC Designs, Cathy CooperTied: Third: Lacey Causseaux Third: Mark Kraner


iNveStmeNt FiRmFirst: Comprehensive Financial ConsultantsSecond: Hilliard LyonsThird: Old National

lawN caRe cOmpaNyFirst: Well’s Lawn CareSecond: Nature’s Way, IncThird: Nolan’s Lawn Care Service

law OFFiceFirst: Mallor GrodnerSecond: Like Law OfficeThird: Bunger and Robertson

maRtial aRtS SchOOlFirst: Monroe County Martial ArtsSecond: Lee’s Martial ArtsThird: Vortex

mORtgage cOmpaNyFirst: Mortgage SolutionsSecond: First Republic MortgageThird: Old National

Nail SalONFirst: Nails by MedeaSecond: Nail World SpaThird: Nailtique

Oil chaNgeFirst: MeinekeSecond: Grease MonkeyThird: Royal South

OptOmetRiStFirst: Dr. C. Denise Howard, ODSecond: IU School of OptometryThird: Dr. Kristina Morris, OD

ORthOpeDicSFirst: Orthopedics of Southern IndianaSecond: Bloomington Bone & JointThird: Premier Ortho

pet gROOmiNg/caReFirst: PetcoSecond: PetsmartThird: Delilah’s

phaRmacyFirst: CVSSecond: KrogerThird: Williams Bros

phOtOgRapheRFirst: Kip MaySecond: Steve SheldonThird: Richardson Studios

phySiciaN’S OFFiceFirst: Dr. Jonathan Surdam, MDSecond: Dr. Brad J. Bomba, MDThird: Dr. Christopher Lafollette, MD

plumBeRFirst: R&S PlumbingSecond: Roto RooterThird: Paul Young

Salamat

Domo Arrigato

No matter how you say it, we thank you for voting

“Best Retirement Community”

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MaryAnn Dougherty, co-owner of Carpets Plus Colortile in Bloomington, attributes the suc-cess of her business partially to the continuous

training and education of her employees. Dougherty said she, along with co-owner and husband Mark, consistently train employees on products and even offer training seminars to local contractors and installers.

After working in the flooring business for multiple years,

the Doughertys decided to establish Hoosier Floor Covering in 1994. The business is often known by local residents as Hoosier Floor Covering, but is also under the Carpets Plus Colortile buying group. Today, the Dougherty’s own and operate two Carpet Plus Colortile locations in Bloomington, one on the east side of the city and the other on the west side.

Carpet Plus Colortile offers carpet, tile, hardwood, lami-nate and vinyl flooring as well as installation services, accord-ing to its website. Carpets Plus Colortile also uses a drawing program that shows customers what flooring would look like in their homes or businesses. In the next few weeks, they plan on introducing HGTV flooring into their stores.

MaryAnn said she and Mark strive to maintain complete honesty with their customers and always want to provide great service.

MaryAnn also said she has developed relationships with customers and employees through being involved in the business.

“The people who work for me who are not my immediate family have become family to me, and that’s how we try to treat everyone that walks in the door,” MaryAnn said.

Top 3 Flooring StoresCarpets Plus ColortileBounds & McPike FlooringLowe’s



Indiana University Hearing ClinicProviding Hoosiers throughout South-Central Indiana top-quality services including:

We are so grateful for your support.

Thank you H-T Readers.

Voted “Favorite Hearing Aid Store” for eleven of the last twelve years!

• Complete hearing evaluations (for all ages)

• Hearing aids, hearing aid supplies and assistive devices

(e.g. telephone, TV, Bluetooth compatibility with iPods, computers, educational systems)

• Drop-off hearing aid repair service

• Ear protection devices for noise reduction, musicians’ earpplugs, in-ear monitors,

and custom earplugs for MP3 players

• Clinic staffed by five licensed audiologists

For an aPPoinTMEnT, Call (812) 855-7439 or 1-888-273-0017200 S. JorDan aVEnuE, BlooMingTon, in 47405

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1800 S. Walnut St. &3939 W. Industrial Blvd.Bloomington5445 West St. Rd. 46Ellettsville

Thank Youto all of our customersfor voting us #1 inOIL CHANGE SERVICE!

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Real eState ageNtFirst: Ron PlecherSecond: Andy WalkerThird: Karen Pitkin

Real eState OFFiceFirst: Remax Realty ProfessionalsSecond: Remax AcclaimedThird: FC Tucker

RemODeliNgFirst: Bailey & Weiler Design/ BuildSecond: Keith ConstructionThird: TA Fuller Homes, Inc

RetiRemeNt cOmmuNityFirst: Meadowood Retirement CommunitySecond: Bell Trace Senior Living CommunityThird: Redbud Hills Retirement Residence


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ETC for the home specializes in unique products. The uniqueness of ETC for the home is what sets it apart from other stores, according to general

manager Kelly King. ETC for the home offers anything from traditional to modern furniture, a wide variety of home accessories, outdoor furniture, kitchen equipment, window treatments and much more.

For instance, ETC for the home offers unique products

such as Big Green Egg grills, Staub cookware, Luna Bella lamps and Thymes lotion. ETC for the home is also an autho-rized dealer of Hunter Douglas window treatments.

“That’s just our strategy to have unique items that make it interesting, so people can come and create a unique space,” King said. “We focus on creating an environment that’s fun.”

Although ETC for the home was established in 2012, Herald-Times readers have chosen ETC for the home as the best store for decor in the Reader Choice award’s retail category. King said ETC for the home was founded because of the owner’s love for furniture and unique items.

In addition to offering many unique products, ETC for the home also has a design center where customers can meet with professionals specializing in architectural design, inte-rior design and window treatments. King said with the wide variety of designers, customers can have every aspect of their house designed, including the interior, exterior and landscape.

“Bloomington has been wonderful in supporting us,” King said. “We are still getting new people into the store every day and finding out what a unique surprise it is to walk into our store and find out the incredible products we have.”

Top 3 Home Decor PlacesETC for the homeRelishHobby Lobby



Thank You to all my clients and friends for voting me Bloomington’s #1 Home Builder.812.824.3300www.tafullerhomes.com

T.A. Fuller Homes INC.

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THANKS FOR VOTING US#1 CHILDCARE CENTER!

EAST 812-339-3800 • WEST 812-339-8558pennylanedaycare.com

Thank You Bloomington

Bill’s Barber Shop800 S. College Ave. Suite A

Bloomington, IN812-336-9015

For Your Loyalty And Business Over

The Years!

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taNNiNg SalONFirst: A Total TanSecond: No Frye ZoneThird: Sun Kiss Tanning

tattOOFirst: Little Blue’s TattoosSecond: SkinquakeThird: Evil by the Needle

taX SeRviceFirst: Root & AssociatesSecond: H&R BlockThird: Watkin’s Tax Service

tRavel ageNcyFirst: AAASecond: Travel LeadersThird: Cruise Planners-Mike Witt

Saturday, May 3 • 12-4 pmSahara Mart East Parking Lot • 2611 E. Third Street, Bloomington • 812.339.6222

106 E. Second Street • 812-333-0502

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The readers of the Herald-Times have chosen The May Agency as their favorite insurance agency—for the twelfth year in a row! Offering you the right coverage at the best value, we are proud to be your One Responsible Source for all your insurance needs since 1949. On behalf of our entire staff, we thank you for 65 years of trust and look forward to many more as your favorite insurance agency.

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Thank you for the honor of being the top 2014 Home Health Agency. We look forward to serving your needs.

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Our office’s success is built upon wonderful patients & a great team.

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By Devyn BlanfordThe Herald-Times

Readers of The Herald-Times say that Girls Inc. is the best place to find volunteer opportunities around Bloomington. As an organization that supports

girls and promotes their emotional and physical well-being, Girls Inc. has been a part of Bloomington’s local history since 1975. A proponent of girl power and gender equality, this organization was created to teach girls that they are the masters of their fates, so to speak, and full of potential.

Serving more than 360 girls last year, with 170 indi-

vidual and group volunteers, program director Daisy Chew writes in an email, Girls Inc. offers girls after-school programs (with homework help included), sporting leagues, day camps and other special events for their edification and enjoyment.

Volunteers are involved in every aspect of the Girls Inc. program and take active roles in the activities that are offered to the girls. Volunteers can choose to become program facilitators, sports coaches or tutors in the after school pro-gram. Volunteers are a crucial element to the programs that Girls Inc. can offer, and as such, are expected to be responsible role models.

Being a Girls Inc. volunteer “is not a filing or copying job,”

Chew said – the work expected of a volunteer is very hands-on, and every volunteer, regardless of what activity they are a part of, is expected to be active in their roles for the girls’ sakes.

As Chew said, “Our volunteers are mentors. They have the responsibility of enforcing rules at our agency so that it remains a safe and healthy environment for all involved, but they also have the duty to guide the girls in their own decision making processes.”

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Once Upon A Child is buying and selling new and gently used kids’ stuff! Come in for our great selection of summer clothing, baby furniture, baby gear and toys! Clean out the easy way and make $$$ too!

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Opening to Buy April 23rd.

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You awarded us in•Overall Grocery

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We would like to offer a sincerethank you to our clients for voting us

#1 Hair Salon in Bloomington

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THANKS FORMAKING US THE#1 DONUT SHOP!

We would like to thank all our loyal customers for making us#1. We appreciate your business!

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Congratulations to all the Winners & Nominees in the

2014 Readers’ Choice Contest!



Members of the May family have been helping area residents with their insurance needs for three generations, beginning in 1949. Every year since

2003, The May Agency of ISU Insurance Services has been voted as a Reader’s Choice award winner in the Herald-Times, and the agency received the award again this year.

“We have a reputation of having good customer service, being able to find customers whatever types of insurance they are looking for,” advertising manager Sarah May said.

“We sponsor and support all kinds of local events. I hope we made a name for ourselves that people recognize and like to work with.”

The May Agency offers business, home, auto, life and health coverage, according to the agency’s website. The May Agency also has a claims agent, who clients can specifically work with in the event of a claim.

“It helps a lot to have a dedicated person who will be work-ing for you,” Sarah May said.

Sarah May said she enjoys taking part in the family busi-ness, which was started by her grandfather, because she likes working with people and enjoys the of the agency.

Sarah May also said insurance is an industry where people wish they didn’t have to buy the product. However, she said those at the May Agency try to make it as possible for custom-ers to get the best product they need.

“We are selling this product that protects your life,” Sarah May said. “If you have a loss, it is far, far worse if you don’t have insurance coverage. We try to educate people that it’s a necessary thing and a product that makes sense.”

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We are committed to making your shopping experience one that makes you want to return.

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