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Affordable Flooring

Belle Oakes Living Center

Bosticks Drug Store

Bucksnort Bar

Burkes Waterfront

Burkholder Family Funeral Home, LLC.

Cadillac News

Cadillac Dairy Queen

Dons Auto Clinic

DouGLASS

Ellens Corners

Ellens Equipment

Fabulous Furniture Finds & More

Flemmings Clothing

Focus on Massage North

Food Factory & Pub

Galvaneks Auto RVs & Auto Auction

Highpoint Cadillac GMC

Johnsons Propane

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L & J Meat Market

Lake City Family Dentistry

McNallys

Northwoods Feed & Supply

Padnos

Parkview Lanes

Peterson Funeral Homes, Inc.

Powells Grocery

PBS Party Store

Reedys Family Restaurant

Dr. Richard Melstrom, O.D.

Roaring 20s

Ronnies Lunchbox

Spriks Auto Sales

Three Broke Dudes

VanDrie Home Furnishings

Voelker Implement Sales, Inc.

Wexford Wood Workings, LLC.

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Friday, September 20, 2013 | www.cadillacnews.com Cadillac News - Family aFFair

Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-3203 Bell Ave., Cadillac (across from Gordon Food)

Financing & Guaranteed Installation Available!

New Merchandise Arriving Weekly

CarpetVinylLaminate Ceramic Area Rug

A desire or the up north

liestyle and a passion or ooring

led Bernie and Tina Gehrke into

the ooring business in Cadillac.

Aordable Flooring opened its

doors in 1994 and is now selling

ooring to its third generation o

customers.

But or the Gehrkes its been

very much a roller-coaster ride o

an experience.

Our biggest period o growth

was about 8 years ago, said

Bernie. We were booming during

the housing bubble.

We kept our doors open during

the building bust, said Bernie.

We even managed to help put 4kids through college. That was a

tremendous reward.

For Bernie, who grew up

working in his dads business,

customer satisaction and

aordable prices have been

a big actor in the success o

Aordable Flooring. Taking an

active role in the business is

also very important.

We have our hands on everything, he

said. We also ollow through on everything. That

commitment is crucial.That hands-on approach is part o the beneft o

owning your own business.

Keeping up with changes in the economy is the

true challenge o all this, said Bernie. But we

been here or 19 years, and our business is continuinto grow.

Aordable Flooring is located at 203 Bell Avenue

Cadillac, and can be reached at (231) 775-2779.

Personal Customer Care


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Belle OakesLiving Center

231-779-4671 231-775-3081

Lake to LakeTransportation, LLC

231-779-5373

Belle Oakes Living Center invites you to celebrate

our 10 year anniversary along with Lake To Lake

Transportation - celebrating 4 years and Bella Rose

Rehabilition & Aquatic Center - celebrating 2 years

We Care ThroughConnections

The idea for Belle Oakes was simple for Joeland Esther Nederhood: they wanted to create anenvironment where individuals could live out

the best years of their lives.Then they saw a need for a personal careagency with high standards that would beaffordable and committed to its clients 24/7.Thus, Blue Lagoon was born of necessity, as aseparate personal care agency for the residentsof Belle Oakes and the rest of the community.

It then became obvious that the tenants ofBelle Oakes would need a safe, reliable formof transportation to bring them to medicalappointments. Lake to Lake Transportationwas formed to meet that need for Belle Oakesresidents as well as the surrounding community.

From there, Esther saw a purpose forexpanding the communitys rehabilitation

options. The Nederhoods set out to build a state-of-the-art outpatient therapy facility for peopleof all ages, with an aquatic center. So BellaRose was constructed right down the street from BelleOakes.

All four of the companies saw their greatest periodof growth between 2011 and 2013. Belle Oakes openeda new wing in November of last year, which increasedthe number of apartments by 50%. Blue Lagoon sawenough growth in personal care this past year to doubletheir care staff. Lake to Lake has increased dramaticallyin size, now covering over 40 counties across the state.Bella Rose has doubled their clientele in the last year.Over the last three years, Joel and Esther have gonefrom 35 employees to over 110 and counting.

The key to all of the Nederhoods success is theE.S.T.H.E.R. Care Model: Enthusiastic, Spiritual,Trusting, Healthy, Emotional, and Respectful. Thesekey concepts drive their focus and purpose. Their

mission is to, promote and maintain the privacdignity, comfort, optimum independence and safety oeach individual served.

The Nederhoods went from a small Mom & Pobusiness to something big very quickly. It was challenge to learn to trust in their team of leaders, anto reorganize the structure of the business rapidly. Ispite of these challenges, all four businesses have womultiple prestigious awards for their services. Its cleathat theyve adapted to the rapid change, and channeletheir efforts into something as successful as it is weintended.

Belle Oakes and Lake to Lake are located at 235South LaChance Road, and Bella Rosa is located at 19South LaChance Road in Lake City.

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117 W. MAIN ST., [email protected] (231) 824-6465

Emergency After Hours Service Free Deliveries Gifts/CardMIKE MOFFIT, PHARMACIST

BosticksDrug Store

BosticksDrug Store

Quality Hometown Care, for a Healthier You!

In 1882, Charles Bostick opened his

doors to the residents o Manton, then

the County Seat o Wexord County, and

began a tradition thats spanned more

than 140 years.

Five generations later, Bosticks Drug

Store still stands and operates in much

the same way it did in 1882: by keeping

Manton healthy.

While the name and the business

remain the same, ownership has

changed amilies. Mike Moft

purchased the business rom the

Bostick amily in 2011 and continues to

provide convenient pharmacy services

to local patients.

No one in the Bostick amily was

interested in the pharmacy proession,said Moft. I saw a good opportunity

or success in retail pharmacy, so I

made the move to purchase it.

Today, Moft is the sole proprietor

and runs the business by himsel in much

the same way it has always been run.

I try to give the utmost care and attention to every

patient that walks through my ront door, said Moft.

We oer ree delivery and ater hours service as

well.

Whatever he is doing is working. In 2014, Bostick

Drug Store will enjoy a 400% increase in business

since 1980.Moft credits the increase to the nature o a local

pharmacy.

Owning a small, amily-run business allows me to

oer that small town serviceto do the little thing

that only a community based pharmacy like th

can do, he said. We just give really good custom

service.

Being the little guy is not without its challenge

however. With mail order pharmacies, insuranc

reimbursement issues and the notion that the big bo

stores are cheaper than local stores; its oten difcu

to keep customers coming through the doors.

Bostick Drug Store is located at 117 West Main Stre

in Manton and can be reached at (231) 824-6466.

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Mon-Sat 11 AM-2 AM, Sun Noon-Midnight

106 W. Mesick Ave., Mesick

Music DancingBurger Specials

Limited MenuFUN!

In 2008, Stacy Altman was already running abar in Manton. She saw an opportunity to expand,and thought it might be a good idea to invest inanother location. The moment to act arrived,

and Altman bought the Bucksnort Bar in Mesickrom Jim Fiester in 2008.

Altmans business runs on compassion, andthe help o her amily.

My parents help me a tremendous amount,said Altman. My mother does my daily running,and my dad does my daily maintenance.

Even with all the help, though, Altman ndshersel struggling to stay on top o it all. But noteven in the midst o economic challenges doesAltman back down.

I have taken a ull-time job so I dont have tolet anyone go, she said.

Altmans selfessness is driven byher empathy. She knows what itslike to deal with economic strugglesrsthand. She takes pride in beingable to help others.

The biggest challenge theBucksnort aces is a tough economy.She knows her customers sometimeshave to choose between a gallon omilk or a couple o drinks.

But, even with a ull schedule, shesactually adopted another amily, andprovided two additional amilieswith enough presents to give theirkids an amazing Christmas.

I try to help as many people, customers, employees

and vendors as I can, said Altman. Thats just mypersonality.

Altman carries it a step urther in her business practice.She nds value in being adaptive or her customers and

her employees, changing menu itemas requently as possible to keecustomers interested.

We can make changes in a snao your ngers, she said. We try help when someone needs to changshits or has amily issues.

Altman has set a high standard bcreating a welcoming, compassiona

environment at her business. At the Bucksnort, its thgreat service that youll notice setting them apart ro

the competition.Bucksnort is located at 106 West Mesick Avenue

Mesick. You can reach them at (231) 885-2314, or bemailing Stacy Altman at [email protected].

Drinks, Food & Friendship


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2403 Sunnyside Dr. (M-115), Cadillac, MI 49601www.burkeswaterfront.com (231) 775-7555

September o 2013marks the 30-yearanniversary BurkesWaterront Restaurant

& Catering. BurkesWaterront is a dreamcome true, and anopportunity or theamily to keep thememory o theirpatriarch, LarryBurke, through theamily business.

In 1982, Che LarryBurke drove past whatwas then Bobs Waterronta50s style diner on m-115in Cadillac, and saw anopportunity.

Larry was a dreamer, buthe had a knack or makinghis dreams a reality. Anaccomplished che andbusiness owner, Larry knewwhat it would take to make thewaterront his own amily.

Sadly, Larry passed away in 1992 at the age o 51 andlet a thriving business in the hands o his wie andchildren. Larrys amily perhaps his greatest legacypulled together to keep his dream alive. He will alwaysbe remembered or his kind nature and people helpingpeople attitude about lie.

The Burke amily is still involved with everyday

operation o the business, along with a superb sta; manyo which have been employed at Burkes Waterront ormore than twenty years.

Burkes oers many popular menu items, including

resh-daily prime rib, succulesteaks, authentic Mexicaentres, ribs, fsh and Frencried ice creamall served by riendly and courteous sta. Thealso have an extensive collectioo wines and cocktails. They evehave a complete catering menand they will serve any size grou

We wouldnt be here i it wasnor our local guests or so many years, said Mary. Oubusiness has survived because o our guests. Thanyou.

Burkes Waterront serves breakast, lunch and dinnseven days per week. They always listen to customecomments and requests, and they always strive to mecustomers needs. They want their guests to have

wonderul dining experience while enjoying good oogood service, good value, and all o natures beauty.Theyre located at 2403 Sunnyside Drive in Cadilla

You can reach them at (231) 775-6246.

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211 N. Pine St., P.O. Box 38, McBain, MI 49657231-825-8191

www.burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.comKeith D. Burkholder,

licensed mortician and resident of the area since 1974

1. Call 231-825-8191.

2. Come in.

3. Compare facilities and prices

4. Change.

TAKE THE

4 C CHALLENGE:

Keith Burkholder has been in the

uneral business or a long time. In

1979, he purchased and rebranded

the uneral home that employed

him, and ounded his frst company.

Being rom Lake City, Keith and his

wie Norma were driven to start

their uneral home in McBain

by the appeal o the small town

community. Their main goal is to

oer service that is unequaled

at a cost that amilies can aord.

They also oer alternative choices

or amilies that wish to have less-

traditional uneral services.

Honesty and integrity are

the principles that guide Keith

Burkholder and his amily. Theytake pride in their attention to

their customers varied needs. They arent araid to

adapt to the changing attitudes o their customers,

even as their wishes evolve into new and dierent

things that the uneral industry isnt used to doing.

The Burkholders have an abundance o sympathy

when it comes to younger amilies in particular. In

their experience, the older amilies seem to handle

the high cost o a uneral with a little more ease than

the younger amilies, who tend to be less prepared

or the loss both emotionally and fnancially.

The Burkholders accommodate their customers

in a number o other unique ways, as well. For one,theyll perorm services at any time o day, on any

day o the week. They dont charge a service ee

or holiday, Sunday or nighttime services, either.

Additionally, they only buy American-made casket

rather than buying cheaper models constructe

outside the United States. They understand how har

it is or their customers to survive in todays hars

economic conditions.

Having very little monetary appetite of their ow

they make what they can to keep their busine

running. Their personal values guide their busines

resulting in a company that runs on compassion an

empathy.

Burkholder Family Funeral Home is locateat 211 North Pine Street in McBain. The

can be reached at (231) 825-8191, or at www

BurkholderFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Putting Family First


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Since 1872, the Cadillac News has been the thread that knits ourcommunities together. Dedicated reporters, who live in the area, provide

irst-hand accounts of the important issues that affect your lives.

If its important to the community, youll ind it in the Cadillac News.Well continue to deliver the most in-depth coverage of local government,environmental issues, schools, education and the lives of local people.

A long-standing tradition.

Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.

231-775-6565 www.cadillacnews.com

You may not know it, but the

Cadillac News wasnt always called

the Cadillac News. In act, C.L.

Frazier ounded it over 140 years

ago under the name, The ClamLake News. His riend George A.

Mitchell, who ounded the Village

o Clam Lake, encouraged him to

start the business. When the Village

o Clam Lake was renamed the City

o Cadillac, the Clam Lake News

became the Cadillac News. As the

longest standing business in town,

the Cadillac News is as old as the

city it serves.

The Cadillac News has

changed hands a ew times

in the last 140 years well,at least in the frst 54. Ever

since T.O. Huckle bought

controlling interest in the

business in 1926, the Cadillac

News has been locally owned

and operated by the Huckle

amily. Right up until the

current owners, Chris and

Katy Huckle, purchased the

stock o the company in 2003.

For us here at the Cadillac

News, amily has always

been the central pillar o our

structure o values.

Believe it or not, the Cadillac

News has operated out o 9 dierent locations around

town. Even so, all o the Cadillac News orm

homes have been within a ew blocks o t

central business district o downtown Cadilla

The historic and beautiul building th

operate out o currently has been their hom

since 1936.

Out o 51 daily newspapers in Michigan, t

Cadillac News is one o only six that continu

to be locally owned and managed.

Our purpose, said Chris Huckle,

to provide inormation that enhances th

businesses, the communities, and the lives

the people we serve.

The Cadillac News is located at 130 Nor

Mitchell Street in Downtown Cadillac. You can fnd t

Cadillac News online at www.cadillacnews.com.

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901 S. Mitchell St.

Cadillac 231-775-4602

Larry and SherryDavy have beenrunning the CadillacDairy Queen, also

known as Treats R Us,since 1984.

In 1985 the Davysmoved the DairyQueen to its currentlocation on S. Mitchelland built the buildingthat they continue touse today. That sameyear, Dairy Queenannounced the launcho its wildly popularBlizzard treats andbusiness boomed or the Davy amily.

Ater nearly 30 years in business the Davys haveclearly fgured out how it should be done.

We treat you right, said Larry Davy, echoing theslogan o the Dairy Queen brand. We pride ourselveson our customer service.

Oering a ull line o Dairy Queen products, theDavys continue to evolve with the global brand whilemaintaining the neighborhood ice cream shop eel.

The Davys are not only in business o producingdelicious treats, but are also the business o producinga good workorce.

We serve as a training ground or students in theCadillac area who are gain their frst work experiencewith us, said Davy. We provide a wholesomeenvironment and have educated more than 1,000students over the past 29 years.

The Davys also serve as a training acility orother Dairy Queen owners rom around the country,

spreading their amily values throughout the DairQueen network.

For the Davys, being a amily run business bittersweet. When asked about the benefts to runninsuch a business, they responded enthusiasticallsaying, amily. However, when asked about thchallenges, the Davys oered the same answer.

Today, Bev Seelye, who has served as GenerManager since 2012, primarily runs the business, buamily members Joe, Curtis, Ryan, Brigitte, Devin anRiley are also involved when possible.

In 2007, as part o a Dairy Queen rebranding eorthe Davys helped introduce the Orange Julius produto the Cadillac area and have recently renovated theoutdoor patio.

The Cadillac Dairy Queen is open throughout thspring, summer and all and is located at 901 SoutMitchell Street in Cadillac.

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Friday, September 20, 2013 | www.cadillacnews.com Cadillac News - Family aFFair 1

1110 N. Mitchell Cadillac, MI 775-2413Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 AM-5:30 PM,Sat. 8 AM-2 PM, Other by Appt.

Honesty and Integrityare the

Foundation of Our Business!

www.DonsAutoClinic.com

Over 200 vehicles to choose rom!I we dont have what you want in one o

Northern Michigans largest inventories -Well fnd it!

For the Winkle amily, running a business is aboutmuch more than just selling high quality automobiles.Its about serving the community they reside in withhonesty and integritythe way they have or more

than hal a century.Honesty and integrity: these are the values that

Don Boes and George Meekho ounded Dons AutoClinic on back in 1958, when he saw a need in thecommunity or a reputable, aordable repair acility.And these are the same values that Tod, Tracy andPhil Winkle still run on today.

Its not just a slogan to us, said Phil Winkle. It ishow we do business. I you do right by the customer,they will keep comingback.

With customers comingback year ater year, itseems like the ormula is

working.Ater acquiring Dodgein 2003, Dons AutoClinic has experiencedgrowing success everyollowing year. Theyveeven expanded product lines and had several buildingexpansion projects. Dons Auto Clinic now oersvehicles by Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge/Ram.

I you walk into Dons Auto Clinic, youll notice adierent atmosphere than you might at another autodealer. For one, youll almost certainly see one o theowners working, because they are in the store all day,every day.

Another thing you may notice, especially ater repeat

visits, is that the aces seldom change. Thats becausethe gited employees at Dons Auto Clinic share theowners vision, and are every bit as committed totheir values.

The Winkles say that one o the biggest benefts oworking with amily is the knowledge that, we havloved ones right beside us to help when we ail, and tshare in it when we succeed.

But it can sometimes be a difcult, too.Working with your amily everyday makes it a litt

more challenging to get together outside o worksaid Phil. Ater spending all day together, sometim

you need a break.Dons Auto Clinic is located at 110 Mitchell Street, Cadillac. You can reach them at (231) 775-2413, or fnthem online at www.DonsAutoClinic.com.

Honesty, Integrity & Automobiles


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Your Full Service Glass Shop

DouGLASS1-800-922-GLAS (231) 779-3960 (Located next to Arbys Cadillac)

www.douglassthewindowguys.com Call us today for a FREE estimate.

Vinyl Replacement Windows ~Select the best Color-Wood-Combo for your castle; No one offers options like Royal Seal.

Our colors are fast, but they dont run. They are solid vinyl exterior cladding with color clear through.

Choose from 3 colors or 4 woodgrain nishes inside and 7 different colors outside.

Like many small business owners, Doug

Sengelaub grew up in a amily business

learning the ropes and developing his own

ideas.

In 1996, he took those ideas and ounded

DouGlass: a ull service glass business in

Cadillac.

Ater working in my parents glass

business, I wanted to branch out. I wanted

to try things a dierent way and in a

dierent area, said Doug. I saw a need

in the Cadillac area or a ull service glass

shop.

With the help and support o his wie,

Melinda, Doug moved into the ormerGarn Glass building. DouGlass was born.

Throughout the years, Doug has grown the business

signifcantly. First by adding autoglass in 1998 and

insulated glass production the next year.

We do all kind o glass here, said Doug. In 1999 we

built a new acility to produce high quality insulated

glass panels right here in Cadillac.

But despite having the ability to do big glass jobs,

DouGlass keeps its ocus on the individual customer.

I treat my customers the way I would like to be

treated, he said. It doesnt matter how small the job

or the problem is, well try to fx it.

With a can-do attitude and a talented team aroundhim, Doug is poised to keep growing or years to come.

But its clear how he eels about becoming too big or

selling out to a big corporation.

I will never allow a big corporation in here, h

said. Its a challenge to keep ahead o them, an

theyre moving into the industry, but were a sma

amily business and we plan to stay that way.

Today, Doug has a little help staying on top o thing

Along with his wie, Doug credits the hard wor

o Chad Carmichael, Carrie Brookhart and Chr

Coman in making the business as successul toda

as it was during the economic boom o the late 90s.

My employees are like amily, and I try to tre

them that way, he said.

DouGlass is located at 1722 N. Mitchell St. in Cadillaand online at www.DouGlassTheWindowGuys.com

They can also be reached by calling (231) 779-3960.

Big-Time Products,Small Town Service


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ELLENS CORNERS

TRAVEL CENTER

6052 WEST M-115

231-885-1100MESICK

FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS!Award Winning

BBQ Ribs Every

Friday Night!

For the Ellens amily, owning a businessthat serves the community is nothing new. Inact, Chuck Ellens has been pleasing palatessince 1976 as the ormer owner o the House

o Flavors, and is now co-owner o EllensCorners in Mesick with his late wie, Nancy;daughter-in-law, Kim and his late son, JeEllens, who passed away unexpectedlyearlier this year.

In 1992, the amily purchased a plot o landon the corner o m-37 and m-115 in Mesickand began to dream.

The school had property available, so wepurchased it not knowing what exactly wewould do with it. We later decided on theidea o a convenience store and sort o wentrom there, said Kim Ellens who took overas President ater her husband Je was tragically killed

in a snowmobile accident in early 2013.By many accounts, Je was Ellens Corners. Havingbuilt a successul ood service business in addition torunning a convenience store and gas station, Je letsome big shoes to fll in the amily, the business and thecommunity.

Its dierent now with Je gone, said Chuck. Kimhad to take over unexpectedly during a difcult time andhad to learn the business the way Je did it.

In addition to the typical challenges o running abusiness, Kim also had to fnd a way to take over Je samous barbeque ribs.

The ribs were Jes baby and became really popularwith our customers, so we knew we had to keep thosegoingits just one way we try to keep his spirit alive

in this place, said Kim, who is now grooming a newgeneration o Ellens to participate in the amilybusiness.

The whole amily is now involved, said Chuck. Kim

has three kids, Jake, Jordin and Brooke, now workinat the store, and is passing on our values and showin

them how to run the business.We try to hire local people and really treat them

part o the amily, said Chuck. We also try to stactive in the community by helping the school systeand the sports community.

The Ellens pride themselves on their outstandincustomer service and always strive to provide a greproduct and great ood to their customers: a good mix olocals and olks just passing through.

The Blessing o the Jeeps is a huge event or us, saChuck, reerring to the Jeep-oriented celebration thEllens host on their property.

We also do a lot o business during the MushrooFestival, he said. The Mushroom Festival is sponsore

by the Lions Club, and is a big event or the businessin Mesick.Ellens Corners is located at the corner o M-37 an

M-115 and is open seven days per week.

For All Your Travel Needs


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104 W. Maple, McBain, MI 49657

231-825-2416Mon.-Fri. 8 AM-5 PM,

Sat. 8 AM-12 PM

www.ellensequipment.com

In 1954, June Ellens got injured in a arm accidentand broke his leg. At that time, his ather, John Ellens,was working or Vander Woude Motor Sales. AterJunes injury, he was unable to do much physical work,

so he started working or Vander Woude Motor Saleswith his ather. He went out on the road to sell armequipment.

That year, Mr. Vander Woude was ready to retire. Hewas so impressed with June Ellens work that he askedhim to buy the company rom him. June and his wie,Mic, bought the business, and changed the name toEllens Equipment.

When Ellens Equipment began, there were only fveemployees. Since then, theyve expanded to around20. Don and Linda own and operate the company, andthey depend on the reliability o all o their employees,including their parts manager, Dan Swiler, who has beenwith them or 35 years, and their service managers, Tom

and Brent Whetstone.Ellens Equipment experienced their largest periodo growth in the last couple o years, despite anunpredictable economy. Theyve taken on a couple largerlines o equipment and have been able to provide a morediverse selection to their customers.

Don Ellens has worked at Ellens Equipment sincechildhood; he always wanted to be in the amily business.Don began as a mechanic in the service department, thenworked his way up to service manager, and then onto salesand general manager. His wie, Linda, was working as anurse in Cadillac and started working or the companypart-time. In 2000, Linda became a ull-time bookkeeper.

Dons son, Luke Ellens, went to Ferris State Universityor heavy equipment engineering. Ater college, he began

working or New Holland North America as a servicerepresentative, and later began working as a hay andorage sales specialist or a territory in the Midwest. In2011, Luke returned home to work or the amily business,

and now looks orward to taking it over or his athesomeday.

Dons daughter, Nicole Ellens, moved downstate orwhile, and eventually moved back to McBain in 2008. Shworked in human services beore starting work or thamily business earlier this year.

Ellens Equipment is guided by the principles oproviding honest and unprecedented customer serviand support; maintaining a knowledgeable, reliable ancustomer riendly sta; staying on the cutting edge otechnology; and leading and assisting customers to bmore proftable.

The Ellens amily can see a real beneft to working inamily-run business.

It allows us the opportunity to establish goorelationships, said Don. It also instills a level o pridand desire or accomplishing mutual goals or thbusiness. There is a sense o security, being surroundewith amily, because we can depend on each other, n

matter what.Ellens Equipment is located at 104 Maple Street

McBain. You can reach them at (231) 825-2416, or online www.ellensequipment.com.

Knowledgeable, Reliable, Customer-Focused


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Where Comfort & Styleare in reach

from your basic to luxurious needs

7421 E. Boon Rd., Cadillac (1 1/4 Mile West o Old 131

231-876-0565www.abulousurniturefndsandmore.com

Furniture & Mattresses for Every Size Budget!

Sofa & Loveseat $1199Mattress Sets

Twin $99 Full $119Queen $159

Lilac Gel Memory Foam SetTwin $499 Full $699

Queen $799 King $899

Kathi Blevins is unique. Not only does she ownand operate a urniture business primarily alone,but she can also be seen plowing the parking lotand loading mattresses and other urniture or

her customers.That dedication, work ethic and personal

service has kept Fabulous Furniture successulor more than 10 years.

But or Kathi the Mattress Lady (as manycustomers reer to her), running a amilybusiness was not part o the plan.

I was a stay-at-home mom and I ound myselin a situation where I had to provide or my ourchildren alone, said Kathi. I worked three jobsto make ends meet.

One o those jobs actually evolved into thestore she owns and operates today.

I worked or Elliot Aspinwall or two

years selling mattresses, she said. Then theopportunity came up to buy the business, so I tooka chance.

Today, Kathi, along with her youngest daughterKelsey, maintain a showroom ull o home urnishingsand have a ull warehouse. By being honest, air andaordable, Kathi has built a business she can beproud o.

We have built a loyal customer base that relies onour honesty and quality and we are very thankul ortheir business, said Kathi.

Despite her independent spirit, Kathi insists thatshe didnt do it alone.

Over the years my kids have all worked here,she said. Kyle, Katelyn, Kaleb and Kelsey have all

helped this business grow.Kathi will be the frst to tell you that the process

hasnt always been easy, but overall it has been goodor her children to grow up in a amily business.

They really had no choice. I needed the help anthey needed to learn that you have to work to makit in this world, she said. They are honest and havlearned how to treat people through my example. Whave been blessed to have spent that time together.

For Kathi, being the owner o her own busineallows her to add value to her products by oerinvery air prices, and ftting to each individual clientneeds.

We are very service oriented and we have the beprices in northern Michigan, she said. I I save oa product, I pass that on to the customer.

Fabulous Furniture is located at 74Boon Road in Cadillac and online at wwwFabulousFurnitureFindsAndMore.com. You can alsreach them at (231) 876-0565.

Comfort & Style are in Reach


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FLEMMINGS CLOTHINGDowntown Marion 231-743-2461

Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-5 PM

RED WING

DEALER!

AlsoGreat Selection of Outdoor Clothing

Flemmings Clothing, having

opened in 1949, is one o the oldest

businesses in Marion. It was started

by Rosemary Parkhust, who, in 1958,

sold the business to her brotherFrank Flemming. Frank and his

wie Janet have owned and operated

the business or more than hal o a

century, providing their guests with

unmatched customer service.

When Frank and Janet took

over Flemmings Clothing, the

store had an inventory value

o approximately $20,000. The

business has only grown since

then, and now, ater adding a shoe

department and a storage area, the

value o their merchandise hasmultiplied ten-old.

One contributing actor to Flemmings Clothings

success is the quality o their merchandise.

Flemmings selection o Carhartt apparel and Red

Wing shoes is the largest in the region. Over the

years, they also added Wrangler Western Wear and

Lee Jeans to their stock. Not only does Flemmings

Clothing oer all those brands, but they also carry

high quality tuxedos or rental.

Flemmings Clothing ocuses on customer

interaction and satisaction. From the moment you

enter the store, you become more than a customer; you

become a riend to Frank and Janet Flemming. And

thats not just a nice promise. The Flemmings start a

fle or every one o their customers; keeping track

o shoe sizes, clothing sizes, and other inormation

that helps them better anticipate your next visit.

Family is the central theme at Flemmings Clothin

Fred and Jane, the Flemmings two children, wer

essentially raised within the walls o the busines

When mom and dad were working, they played in th

playpen that was built or them right on site. Jan

all grown up now, works or Frank and Janet at th

store. Her granddaughter, Lydia, has even starte

working or the business, ushering the Flemming

Clothing into its third generation o operation.

The Flemmings are deeply rooted throughout th

Marion Community. Janes brother Fred and his wiKaren, are the proud owners o Northwood Feeds.

Flemmings Clothing is located at 108 Main Street

Marion. You can reach them by calling (231) 743-2461

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Healing, Relaxing, SoothingLet one of our professional massage therapists show you how

therpeutic massage can help relieve everyday aches & pains.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 124 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac 231-775-1155

focus on massageNORTH

I always dreamed o massaging in thecommunity.

For Sara Marr, owning her own massageclinic truly is a dream come true. She claims

she happened to be at the right place at theright time to buy an existing business.

The year was 2004 and Sara was workingin a actory when the opportunity becameavailable. She purchased the business andgot to work providing massage servicesto the Cadillac and the surroundingcommunities.

I dont see ailure as an option, she said.So I worked hard to build [the business]into what it is today.

In 2010, Saras sister Hilda Schut, a nurse,returned to the area and joined Sara as anindependent contractor. For Marr, brining

her sister on board spawned the largest growth in herbusiness.The last three years have been great. Hilda and I

make a great team wherever we go and whatever wedo, said Marr. We stay busy because we both careabout each clients needs. We listen to them and treateach one as an individual.

Marr credits their upbringing with providing herand her sister with a strong do it right attitude.

We were raised the same, with the same work ethic.Growing up on a dairy arm teaches you that, saidMarr who also says working with amily is not withoutchallenges.

The pair oten helps with their 90-year-old mother,and both want and need to be with her at certain times

due to health issues. They oten fnd it difcult to fndsomeone to fll in or them.

It has been a challenge to fnd another massagetherapist that shares our work ethic. Not everyone

wants to do things the way we do here, said Marr.For Marr and Schut, building and maintaining business takes more than just serving the clients yoalready have.

Givers gain, said Marr who uses that phrase a guiding principle or her business. Not everyonbelieves in that principle. Theyre not willing to dcharity events or beat the street to gain clients.

When asked what sets her business apart rom hcompetitors, Marr answered with enthusiasm.

We are one o only a couple o places in towthat are a true massage clinicthats all we do, shsaid. We can take insurance cases, PIP and WorkerCompensation. We also make house calls or those whcant travel away rom the home.

Focus on Massage is located in the historic MasonLodge building in downtown Cadillac. Inormation cabe ound online at www.MassageCadillac.com or bcalling (231) 775-1155.

Healing, Relaxing, Soothing


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118 S. Main St., Lake City 231-839-3663HOURS: Sun. 12pm-9pm, Mon. Tue. Wed. 11am-10pm, Thu. Fri. Sat. 11am-11pm

ENJOY THE SUNSETS FROM OUR DECK

OVERLOOKING LAKE MISSAUKEE!

John Miller has been in the ood service

industry his whole lie. Miller always

wanted to own his own restaurant. So

when the time seemed right, he decided

to ollow that dream. Millers restaurant,

Food Factory, opened its doors in 1995.

Food Factory is a amily riendly pub

with a strong connection to the community

it serves. The restaurant runs on the

principles o great service, quality ood

and a comortable atmosphere.

Along with the help o his wie, Sandra,

Miller has run the business with growing

success since the day it opened. In act,

their most successul period o growth

has been in the last fve years.

Miller attributes his success to his ocus

on customer service and his excellentsta o quality employees.

Miller says that one o the challenges he

aces in running a amily business is that

he is oten with making difcult decisions,

or dealing with tough issues.

Good or bad, it always comes down on your

shoulders, said Miller. He says that, conveying that

to employees, can be a challenge sometimes.

He also said that his customers have come to have a

high level o expectation rom his restaurant, and that

it can be challenging to exceed that expectation. But

Miller ocuses on service, quality and atmosphere,

and hes proven that he is capable o rising to andmeeting those challenges with great eect.

Food Factory is located at 118 South Main Street in

Lake City. You can reach them at (231) 839-3663.

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We also have a good selection of new and used RVs: Wildwood, Rockwood & Winnebago

Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels and Tent Campers!

PUBLIC

WELCOME

& DEALERS

Some of the lowestauction rates in the state.Buy wholesale at auction.Dont let your car becomea lawn ornament. Get fast

cash through auction.Also selling good usedcars daily on lot. 100+ ininventory.

Auto & RVs& Auto Auction10 Miles West of Cadillac on M-55

Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM, Saturday 10 AM-2 PM

231-862-3549 Fax: 231-862-3567

Auto Auction EveryWednesday Night at 6:30 PM

A true American Dream successstory, the Galvanek amily hadalways liked the idea o creatingan auto auction business closeto home. In 1976, that dream

became a reality and they openedGalvaneks Auto RVs & Auto Auction. Ed and AliceGalvanek ounded the company, along with their twosons Dennis and Jackthe workhorses o the amily.Alice was known as the glue that held the businesstogether. Dennis had three sons: Edward, Christopherand Charles.

Today, the company is run by Charles and Edward,Dennis youngest and oldest sons. Thanks to a strongeconomy, they saw the companys biggest periodo growth between 1995 and 2006, when all three oDennis sons were working. And they continue togrow and succeed thanks to their hardworking anddedicated employees.

Interestingly, Edward and Charles didnt always

intend to be a part o the amily business. But oncethey saw the opportunity to help the business growand succeed, they couldnt help but throw their hatsinto the amily business ring.

The Galvaneks know that running a amily-ownebusiness has its ups and downs. Its great to live cloto work. Its benefcial to be able to work with a grouo people that you care about, and know you can truAnd even though its tough to get along sometimewithout a little bloodshed, its invaluable to know thyour co-workers are truly invested in the business.

Hard work, honesty and trust are the principles thguide the Galvanek amily, and its those values thhave made their company so successul. Hard worhonesty and trust are what youll get i you head junine miles west o Cadillac on M-55 to look at a new used RV or automobile.

Stop by Galvaneks on a Wednesday night participate in an auto auction, or take a look at thsalvage yard thats been owned by the amily or years. They can be reached at (231) 862-3549.

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Gustave Flaubert once said, Success is a result, not a goal.

There are always a ew who are inspired to work a little harder

and climb a little higher.

So where can you fnd this same commitment to excellence in an

automobile dealership? At Highpoint. Were a unique dealership

with an exceptional way o doing business.

At Highpoint, success will never be an indication o completion,

but a signal to begin again. Thats why we are constantly

revitalizing our acilities, our services and our premiere selection

o fne automobiles. Perhaps thats why so many o this areas

successul individuals will make Highpoint their dealership.

Visit us, we perorm at the highest level . . . yours.

South End Business US-131, Exit 177, Cadillac(231) 775-1222 1-800-828-9852

www.HighpointAuto.com

Highpoint Cadillac GMC...

We Perform at a Higher Level... Yours

The Highpoint story began in 1986

when Harvey and Harold Koning saw an

opportunity in an existing car dealership

in Cadillac.

In 1991, Jerry Koop Sr. became a partner

and operator and began to grow the business.

Trouble suraced in early 1993, when

the ofce manager was ound guilty o

embezzlement and the business was

not able to show a proft due to the large

amount o cash siphoned rom the

business. But Koop cleaned up the mess

and took the dealership back to

the black.

The nineties were good

years, said Jerry Koop Jr. who

is now the general manager o

Highpoint. From 1993 to 1999 wegrew in volume and gross sales.

In 2000, structural changes

within General Motors oered

Highpoint another challenge.

GM decided to quit making

Oldsmobile and Pontiac, said

Koop. Those were our two leading

volume vehicles.

The trouble continued when GM went bankrupt and

Highpoint lost their Cadillac Dealership.

We ought the Cadillac decision and eventually

won, but we were without [the brand] or a ull year,

said Koop.For the Koops, customer loyalty has helped them

through some difcult years, and a strong set o

talented employees keep them coming back.

We eel like we have the beemployees around and were prou

o each and every one o them, sa

Koop. It would be impossible to ru

this business without them. We tr

to treat them like amily, but we als

insist that they treat our custome

that way as well.

Treating the customer well is a guiding principle o

the Koops and stems rom a well-known approach to li

We try to run our business by the Golden Rul

Profts are necessary, but are not the only drivin

orce, said Koop. To treat the customer as a rien

and truly value that relationship is our ultimate go

and our true purpose.Highpoint Auto is located at 7555 South US 1

in Cadillac. They can be reached online at www

HighpointAuto.com, or on the phone at (877) 387-5175

Performing at a Higher Level


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5507 W. Houghton Lake Rd., Lake City 231-839-4641 1-800-292-3941

www.johnsonspropane.com

PROPANE

YOUR LOCAL PROPANE COMPANYA Trusted Member of Your Community For Over 58 Years.Family Owned Since 1954

The Johnson Oil story began

in 1954 when Dale Johnson

opened his rst service station

in Gaylord.

A milk deliveryman, Dale

joined the military and had

every intention o reclaiming

his milk delivery position

when he returned. However,

an opportunity to purchase a

local station in Gaylord arose

and Dale ended up with that

instead.

It just worked out, said

Kevin Johnson, Dales son. He

wasnt highly educated, having

dropped out o school, but he

had a very strong businesssense.

Sadly, Dale passed away in 2004 ater

50 years in business. His sons Kevin

and Steve took over. But despite his

absence, Dales legacy and infuence

are still very much a part o the

Johnson Oil Company.

He was a straightorward and

honest businessman, said Steve. A

handshake was good enough. He also

had a really strong work ethic. He went seven years

without taking a day o.

Dales hard work paid o in the 1990s when headded several service stations throughout northern

Michigan as well as a propane business.

Today, under the management o Kevin and Steve,

Johnsons Propane & Oil operates mo

than 20 businesses including servic

stations, restaurants and an ice crea

parlor.

For Kevin and Steve, upholding th

legacy their ather let is bittersweet.

Its great because you can be mo

versatile and the owners are alway

available. Its very hands-on that way

said Kevin. But its a crazy business. It

very volatile and oten dicult to meet the customer

needs and stay protable.

Johnsons Propane & Oil Company can be ounat any o their multiple locations, or online at ww

JohnsonsPropane.com. They can also be reached

(231) 839-4641.

Straightforward, Honest Business


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L&J Meat MarketLocally Grown Beef, Pork and Chicken at Everyday Low Prices

3901 S. Morey Rd., Lake City 231-839-2176 Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 8-1 pmOwners: Tim & Sandy Jenema

ORDER

NOW!For All Your Events!

Whole Hog Roast or Boneless Seasoned Pork forany size Party, BBQ, Reunion, Wedding,etc.

L & J Meat Market o Lake City is owned

and operated by Tim and Sandy Jenema.

Tims ather Gordon started the business

in 1970, alongside his partner in business,

Marvin Lutke. They saw a need in Lake

City or a trustworthy local butcher and

processing acility.

Even though theyve limited some o

their butchering and processing practices,

L & J Meat Market is still the place to or

good, resh retail meat

products.

To this day, L & J Meat

Market is the place to

go or good, resh meat

products.

L & J sets a high

standard or the qualityo product they produce,

and or the meat industry

as a whole in northern

Michigan. The meat that

L & J supplies is raised

entirely without the

use o hormones and

antibiotics, and all by

local armers. Tim and Sandy know what it is ed, and

they guarantee that its all resh. They also make their

own smoked sausage and jerky.

Though they went through some large expansion in

the 1970s, the last fve years have been the companysgreatest period o growth to date. The way Tim and

Sandy see it, they owe it all to their conscientious

consumers. They realize that people are starting to

care more about where their meat comrom, how it was raised and ed, and wh

kind o things are in it.

Fortunately, L & J was taking quality me

seriously long beore it was this important

most people.

Tim and Sandy admit that they cant d

it all alone, though. Two o their daughte

help them run things. One works ull-time

L & J, and the other splits her time between

& J and another job.

Although they have to work many long hours

run the business, having their amily around Mak

things a little more manageable. They help each oth

out with work inside and outside the business, b

covering hours, babysitting and just lending a hand

L & J Meat Market can be reached at (231) 839-217

or can be ound online at www.ljmeat.com.

Real Retail Meats


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Lake CityFAMILY DENTISTRY

Susan L. Vignola, D.D.S.213 Canal St., Lake City 231-839-2630

www.lcdentist.com

Lake City Family Dentistry is owned

and operated by Dr. Susan Vignola,

D.D.S.

Dr. Susan is a native o Chicago,

Illinois. She received her B.S. degree

in Biology (with honors) rom DePaul

University in Chicago.

Her post-graduate training was at

Loyola University School o Dentistry.

She worked as a phlebotomist at

the Hines Veterans Administrative

Hospital and Loyola University Stritch

Hospital during this period to help

deray costs o dental school.

Ater receiving her D.D.S. degree

in 1979, Dr. Vignola served in the U.S.

Army Dental Corps. Her frst tour o

duty was in Mannheim, West Germany.She received a lot o invaluable

experience as a young dentist. As a

bonus, she and her husband Michael

were able to travel all over Europe. She

served a second tour at Ft. Benjamin Harrison in

Indianapolis, Indiana. She became the clinic chie

o a dental acility serving active duty military

personnel and retirees.

Dr. Vignola and her husband oten vacationed in

Michigan and set their sights to settle down in the

northern area. April 1991, Dr. Vignola located her dental

practice in Lake City. She and her husband enjoyed the

slower pace o lie and abundance o natural beautycompared to the hustle and bustle o Chicago.

An active member in the community, Dr. Vignola

is a member o the American Dental Association,

the Michigan Dental Association and Resort Distri

Dental Society. She is also a member o the Lake Ci

Womens Club, the Chamber o Commerce, and sh

was once president o the Lake City Kiwanis Club

Dr. Vignola has also participated in more tha

thirty projects or organizations around th

community, including Habitat or Humanity, th

American Cancer Society, Relay or Lie, Hospic

Missaukee Humane Society and many more.Lake City Family Dentistry is located at 213 Can

Street in Lake City. You can reach them by callin

(231) 839-2630.

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FullServiceConveniencestore

movierentals

ProudsupporterofMcBain HighSchool&NorthernMichiganChristianComets

MCNALLYS126N.Roland,McBain

231-825-2357

McNallys Store has

been a mainstay in the

McBain Community for

more than 25 years.Established in 1986,

the store was actually

born out of a small

tragedy.

We owned the

building and leased

it to a restaurant that

didnt make it, said

Bruce McNally Jr. We

didnt always intend

to do this, it just sort

of happened because

we had this emptybuilding.

At the time, Bruce

Sr. was given lemons

and decided to make

lemonade.

There wasnt another store in town. Dad saw a

need and decided to turn the empty building into

this store, said Bruce Jr.

Throughout the years, McNallys has become a

hub of activity in the McBain community.

Its nice being part of a small town like this,

said Bruce Jr. Everyone is on a first-name basis.

But for Bruce, thats also one of the biggestchallenges.

In a small town, everyone knows everyone elses

business, he said. So its important to always b

fair and honest with people.

Fairness and honesty have always been guidin

principles at McNallys. Its a theme that the

extend to their employees as well.

Our employees are treated like part of th

family, said Bruce Jr. We try to be easy going an

that makes it a very nice place to work.

McNallys is located 126 North Roland Street i

downtown McBain. They are open seven days p

week, and can be reached at (231) 825-2357.

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Your One-Stop Shop ForFeed, Seed & So Much More!

Landscape Mulch

Dairy Doo & Top Soil

Grass Seed & Fertilizers Organic Garden Products

Garden Seeds

Bird Houses/Seed

Feed Plot Seeds Horse Feeds

Northwoods

Feed &SupplyYOUR Hometown Feed Store

Hours: M-F 9-6, Sat. 9-5

7235 E. Boon Rd. (231) 779-988

Fred Flemming saw a need in

the community that was not being

adequately met. So in 1994, armed with

his years o dairy eed sales experience,

he opened the doors to Northwoods

Feed and Supply in Cadillac.

The area needed a eed store with a

large selection o premium eeds and

supplies, said Fred. The Cadillac

area was lacking this kind o store. And

with my background in eed sales, it

was a natural progression.

For Flemming, staying

in tune with the changing

market and a keeping a

diverse inventory has

helped his business

continue to grow. Yet, thoseactors remain some o his

biggest challenges as well.

With an ever-changing

market and big box stores

dictating prices, Flemming

has his work cut out

or him. To keep up, he

relies on the reedom an

independently owned

business allows.

We have the option to

add new products to meet the needs o our customers

and we can meet their requests almost immediately,said Flemming. We can also remove products that

are slow to sell.

Northwoods Feed & Supply caters to a diverse set

o customers; rom pet owners, gardeneand horse owners to hunters and wildli

enthusiasts; and has a highly trained sta

to answer their questions. Theyll eve

carry your eed to your car.

Today, like always, Flemming operat

with a couple guiding principles in min

To provide the highest quality product

his customers at a air price, and to o

a large selection to ft any and all o the

customers needs.

Northwoods Feed & Supply carries a

extensive line o premium dog, cat and horse eed

and is also the areas only Red Wing Shoes dealeThey are located on Boon Road in Cadillac and can b

ound online at www.northwoodseed.com. You ca

also reach them at (231) 779-9883.

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We Offer:

Free recycling of Paper, Cardboard and Plastics 24 hours of every day. Get Paid for old steel, aluminum, copper, brass, etc.

Keep Cadillac clean and environmentally sustainable.

Call to fnd out more! 231-775-71321111 Leeson Ave., Cadillac, MI 49601

PAPER, PLASTICS, METAL & MOREPadnos believes is a strong value for paper, plastics, metals, electronics,

and more as a renewable resource.

In 1905, Louis Padnos emigrated

from the Netherlands all the way to

Holland, Michigan. He was a peddler,

selling tools and clothing. When

he came to Michigan, he opened

shop buying, selling and bartering

trinkets and odds and ends.

The Padnos business has come

a long way in 108 years. After

experiencing their most successful

period of growth between 1997 and

2010, Padnos (now a salvage and

recycling facility) touts over 500

employees working at 20 locations.

Though the company has changed

drastically in the last century,

one value has remained steadfast:

Padnos is a family business. Withover 500 employees, its obvious that not every one at

Padnos is related by bloodbut that doesnt stop the

company from treating them as if they were. They

have a strong focus on the human resources approach

taking care of their employees both inside and outside

of work.

The Padnos family has always been committed to

philanthropy and education. After serving in World

War II, Seymour Padnos moved back home to work

with his father and brother at the family business (then

titled the Louis Padnos Iron and Metal Company).

He went on to graduate from Hope College, and he

later received an Honorary Doctorate of HumaneLetters from Grand Valley State University. Together

with his wife, Esther, the Padnos started the Esther

and Seymour Padnos Foundation, which supports

many projects. Today, the Seymour and Esther Padno

Hall of Science, dedicated in their name, is the hea

of the Grand Valley State University science program

Padnos invests in their employees, taking the

in with whatever skills they might have an

encouraging them to grow and improve those skill

They provide extensive on-the-job training, and eve

have a scholarship program for the children of the

employees. They consider it a privilege to give peop

careers and help them prepare for the future of the

own families.

Padnos conducts business, both internally an

externally, guided by the fundemental value o

treating others the way they would like to be treated

Padnos is located at 1111 Leeson Avenue in Cadilla

You can reach them at (231) 775-7132.

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Parkview Lanes

231-775-5561 126 W. Harris, CadillacHours: 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 12pm-6pm Sat-Sun, 9:30pm-Midnight Mon-Tues, Thur-Sun

Handmade Pizzas Bowling Ball Sales

Pro Shop Drilling Available Birthday Packages Holiday Parties

The year was 1941. A man named JackLeyman walked into Cadillac with theintention o purchasing the Kendall LumberCompany. Unortunately or Jack, the deal ell

through.But, Jack wasnt discouraged, and he didnt

give up. He began looking around town, andbecame interested in two other businesses.

As they say, where one door closes, anotherdoor opens. Jack walked into the frst businesshe was interested in, and he decided hewanted it right then and there. On December4, 1941, just three days beore ImperialJapan attacked Pearl Harbor, Jackbought the business, and started hisnew lie as the owner o his very ownbowling alley.

Despite its rich and long history,Parkview Lanes is the most modernbowling alley in Cadillac. Thatsbecause the current owners, Dan andDarlene Williams, have made keepingParkview Lanes resh a priority sincethey assumed ownership o the business.

But the modernization process started a long time ago.When two other bowling acilities opened their doorsin the early 1960s, it became imperative that ParkviewLanes step up their game to remain Cadillacs avoritebowling joint.

In 1962, we started modernizing, said Darlene. Werethe most modern bowling acility in town to this day.

Now, as they head into their ourth generation oamily ownership, theyve had numerous updates over

the years. They now oer cosmic bowling, seasonalleagues and an unmatched amily-oriented atmosphere.

Grandma used to make sandwiches and cookies oraternoon leagues, said Darlene.

Its obvious that amily is a kecomponent to the Parkview Lan

business model.For the Williams amily, thcustomers are their number onpriority. For them, its all abokeeping the acility clean, treatin

their customers with respect, and ensuring that everyonis having a good time. That comes rom knowing thecustomers on a personal basis.

Working or the amily has its perks, too. The Williamappreciate having the ability to set their own hourhaving access to ree coee and, most importantenjoying the company o the people they work with.

But, as always, working with amily comes couplewith its own set o challenges. The Williams amiacknowledges that it can sometimes be difcult

separate work rom home. But, at least or the Williamamily, the benefts outweigh the challenges.

Parkview Lanes is located at 126 West Harris Street downtown Cadillac. You can reach them at (231) 775-556

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PETERSONFUNERAL HOMES, INC.The McBain Chapel

212 E. Maple St., McBain, MI

Megan Meyering-Brinks, Mgr.

231-825-2361

The Peterson Chapel

205 E. Cass St., Cadillac, MI

Ross C. Meyering, Mgr.

231-775-3411

Peterson Funeral Homes has been

serving the Cadillac community or

81 years, and theyve been amily

owned and operated since the day

they opened. The original owners,

Elmer and Jenny Peterson, saw the

need or an addition uneral home

in Cadillac, so they opened Peterson

Funeral Home in 1932 and operated

it until 1950, when they sold the

business to another amily: Bob and

Delores Walsh. Bob and Delores

kept up the Peterson tradition o

amily values or another 38 years,

and fnally sold Peterson Funeral

Homes to its current owners: Ross

and Teri Meyering in 1988.

Ross and Teri have beentrue stewards to the Peterson

tradition. They run the business

with a comortable atmosphere and they uphold

amily values. Theyve expanded their business by

purchasing McBain Chapel in 1994. Their Daughter,

Megan, has even ollowed suit by joining her ather as

a licensed uneral director.

Even though the business has changed hands three

times over the last 81 years, what makes it truly

unique is that its always been amily-owned rom the

beginning. The Meyerings know thats important,

because it allows them to have a more personal

relationship with the amilies they serve. It helpsthem maintain a true sense o community.

In act, every single one o their employees is either

a amily member, or a member o the previous owners

amily. So it makes sense that they know each oth

well, and theyre able to work so well together. The

closeness, their values and their commitment allo

the amilies they serve to eel included, like theyre a

part o the amily too.

Peterson Funeral Homes is run by the people wh

know you, the people you can rely on today an

tomorrow. The Meyerings are a amily that continu

to serve the Cadillac and McBain communities a

their business has or the better part o a centurwith integrity, sympathy and efciency.

You can reach Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac

(231) 775-3411, or in McBain at (231) 825-2361.

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Open Until 10 PM 7 Days A Week Convenient RV Parking While You Shop

Featuring Powells Original Recipe JerkyTe Best Jerky In the North and Up North Specialty Meats (Luther, MI)

Homemade Fudge from Our Own Kitchen Groceries Beer Cave & Wine

Liquor Tobacco Summer Sausage and Garlic Ring Bologna and More!Over 50 Impressive Mounts!

231-829-3301106 E. Church St., Tustin

I youve ever tasted the homemade bee

jerky rom Powells Grocery in Tustin, you

know it was made with talent and passion

or the crat.

From the moment you walk through the

door, you notice the mouth-watering scent

o smoked jerky that flls the air. And i

youre like many customers, youve driven

a long way to experience that smell and

the taste that ollows when you sample a

resh piece o smoked meat.

For the Powell Family, this is

what its all about.

The year was 1995. Jack

Powell Sr. was retired rom the

construction business, and his

wie Bonnie had just recently

retired rom nursing. Theydecided, with the help o their

son Jack Jr., to open a brand new

grocery store in Tustin.

We saw a need or resh meat,

produce and groceries, so we

bought an existing building and

got started, said Jack Sr. In

1997 we build the new store.

For the Powells, the goal has always been to work

with amily and to provide riendly customer service

with resh products in a clean environment.

We really enjoy each others company, said

Bonnie. We enjoy our customers and watching thegenerations o customers grow.

While the jerky has created quite a ollowing,

customers also travel to Powells to see the impressive

collection o mounts th

adorn the store.

We have more than

mounts in the store, sa

Jack Sr. Some are nativ

species and others a

rom Russia, Arica an

elsewhere.

Even though the busine

has grown, Jack Sr. st

prepares all the resh meat, resh jerky (daily), crea

cheese spread, jerky spread, bologna spread an

depending on the season, they also produce Swedis

potato sausage.

Powells Grocery can be ound in downtown Tustand is open seven days per week. They can be reache

at (231) 829-3301.

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Kick It Up A Notch!For All Your Convenience Food Needs

Give your next event a little something extra with our

courteous, professional bar services.

PBS Party StoreFine Wine & Spirits

1010 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac 231-775-1308 Contact: [email protected]

In the 1971, Joe Davy decided he wanted

to own his own business. By 1974 he had

opened 35 gas stations throughout the state

o Michigan and brought his son, Larry, on

board to help in managing the operations.

Larry expanded the reach and opened

PBS Party Store on the corner o Granite

and Mitchell Streets in Cadillac, but the

station was a bit o a departure rom other

stations at the time.

We were only the second station in

the state to go sel-serve, said Larry

who bought the business in 1989 ater Joe

retired. The next year we added liquor to

the store; that was in 1975.

Today PBS carries an extensive selection

o beer (including crat beers), wine and

liquor and oers a bar catering servicewith proessional bartenders.

Weve always been about customer service,

said Larry, who serves as President and owner

o the company. We do everything with the

customer in mind.

For Larry, one o the benefts o owning a

amily business is the act that he gets to work

with his wie, kids and grandkids. But, he is

quick to point out that that is also one o the

biggest challenges o the arrangement.

Rather than ocusing on competition, PBS strives

to be symbiotic with other local businesses in the

community. They supply doughnuts that are maderesh daily by the Blue Heron Ca. They also oer

specialty cupcakes three times a week rom Megans

Cupcakes.

PBS Marathon is located

on the corner o Mitchell

and Granite on the south

end o Cadillac and is open24 hours per day/ 7 days per

week. You can reach them

at (231) 775-8722.

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McBain

106N.RolandSt.231-825-8110Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner-Tues.-Sat.8am-10 pm

Carryoutanddine-inavailable

ComeTasteWhat

ChefAaronIsCooking!

Gerald Reedy was already a seasoned

businessman when he decided to open

Reedys Restaurant in McBain with his son

Stephen in early 2013.

With 41 years o amily business under his

belt (29 with Stephen) Reedy was ready or

retirement.

But when Stephen saw a need or an

upscale amily restaurant in the McBain

area, Gerald quickly got board with the idea.

For Stephen, a amily run business was

the only way to go.

There are no politics in the workplace

this way, he said. We get to

set the tone and work hard

to be ree o polices that we

disagree with.

But or Gerald, being inbusiness has changed over

the years.

Business today is very

much an uphill battle, he

said. I liken it to Calebs

request to Joshua to let

him fght the battle up the

mountain. Today we are

being regulated and taxed

such a high rate that doing

business can be a treacherous endeavor.

But or the Reedys the value outweighed the risk, and

in early 2013, Reedys Restaurant opened or business.Very ew amily restaurants go to the lengths that

we have gone to in the quality o design in creating a

pleasant atmosphere, said Gerald. We also purchase

the best ingredients availabl

Those things set us apart rom ou

competition.

For the Reedys the recipe or succe

is pretty simple. You just have to o

a good work environment, provide goo

jobs, and treat everyone respectully.

Together with excellent service and reasonab

prices, Reedys is quickly becoming the go to restaura

in the McBain area.

Reedys is located at 106 North Roland Strein McBain and can also be ound online at www

reedysrestaurant.com. You can also reach them

(231) 825-8110.

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Our practice has moved to a temporarylocation during our major remodeling

104 E. Harris Street(same block as the Post Ofce)

Downtown Cadillac

We are getting a whole new style!

Dr. Richard Melstrom, O.D.PERSONALIZED EYE CARE

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 AM-5 PM Closed Friday 231-775-6031

In a world plagued by ast paced service and poor

bedside manner, one local optometrist continues to

do business the old-ashioned way: by providing top-

notch, personalized service to generations o patients.Dr. Richard Melstrom has become a local institution.

Having treated patients or nearly 40 years, he has

seen generations come and go. At a point in his

career when many doctors start to slow down and

think about retirement, Melstrom is experiencing

rapid growth.

The ofce continues to grow, said Melstrom, and

Im now treating my ourth generation o patients.

For Melstrom, his job is not just about examining

the eyes.

I learned a long time ago that an exanimation is

an integration o science and art, he said. Yes we

are examining your eyes, but we are also treating

you, the patient.

This holistic approach is, or Mesltrom, what sets

him apart as an optometrist.

I pay attention to what the patient says, said

Melstrom. Indeed there is a science to the exam,

but there is an art to listening. The diagnosis is the

integration o these two things. Thats the dierence.

Dr. Melstrom didnt just stumble upon a career in

optometry. In act, as the son o a practicing optometrist,

Melstroms education began at an early age.

I learned early on how important it is to be

dedicated to patient care, said Melstrom. Ive built

my practice around that and have become known or

my conscientious commitment to my patients.Melstrom received his education at Northern

Michigan University, and the Illinois College o

Optometry. Graduating in 1974, Melstrom received the

Yale C. Knight award or his outstanding research

the feld o visual science. Shortly ater graduatio

he relocated to Cadillac and began his practice her

in 1976.Dr. Melstroms ofce is located at 104 East Harr

Street in Cadillac. He can be reached online at www

drmelstrom.com, or on the phone at (231) 775-6031.

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SALOON, BAR & GRILL210 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac 231-775-8411

Delicious Food Great Entertainment Friendly Atmosphere

Daily

Specials Pool Tables

Dart Boards

Dance Floor Karaoke

In 1977, Louis and Joan Feister moved

to Cadillac rom Detroit and purchased

the Roaring 20s Saloon. With Louis came

good ood and excellent service, which

turned the business rom a small bar

and local hangout into a ull restaurant.

But thats not all Louis Feister

brought to Cadillac. Along with good

business practice, Louis brought a wie

and eight children, including his son

James.

James and Dawn, who now own the

Roaring 20s, purchased the business

rom Louis in 1997. They are proud o

James athers accomplishments. He

has a lot o respect or the man that

picked up and moved across the state

with a large amily and no experienceowning a restaurant, and turned it into

the business that continues to thrive

today.

Although the Roaring 20s Saloon bar

& restaurant has been in business under the Feister

name in Cadillac since 1977, theyve never seen as

much success as theyre seeing right now.

James strives to create a uniquely rewarding

atmosphere or his employees, setting his

establishment apart rom the competition. For one,

he pays his servers and bartenders more than other

places might. He wants his work amily to look

orward to coming to work.James sees a serious beneft to running a amily

business. He hopes one day to see his own children

begin working at the restaurant, and eventually take

the reigns to run the business on their own, so he ca

retire like his ather did.

Even though working with amily has its advantage

James recognizes that there are some disadvantag

as well.

Its more emotional, said James. Family is easi

to get angry with.

As many o us know, working closely to the ones yo

love and live with can be a challenge.The Roaring 20s Saloon is located at 210 Sout

Mitchell Street in Cadillac. You can reach them

(231) 775-8411.

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RONNIES

210 Mill St., Marion 231-743-9499 Open Every Day 7 AM-8 PM

Catering Available

Great Homemade

from Scratch Cooking

Fresh Baked Goods

A lielong love o cooking

and a passion or giving

back serve as the bedrock or

Ronnie Duncans business,

Ronnies Lunch Box, located

in Marion.

Inspired by her

grandmother, who was a

cook in various restaurants,

Ronnie always dreamed o

owning her own place.

My grandmother used

to make cinnamon rolls

and deliver them to the

actories and I knew it was

something that I wanted to

do mysel someday, said

Ronnie. I always dreamedabout it, but I didnt see it

happening.

But it did happen. Today Ronnie (along with her

husband Jack, her son Jack Jr. and her best riend

Debbie) is able to make a living while providing good

quality, resh ood to the area at a reasonable price.

For Ronnie, working in a amily business is the

perect scenario.

I am my own boss, she said. I dont have to answer

to anyone. I also get to give back to the community.

But being the boss isnt without its challenges.

I have to work harder than the employees and I will

never ask them to do anything I wouldnt do, saidRonnie. She says her biggest accomplishment so ar

is simply being in business and making a living while

keeping the prices low or her customers.

Aside rom air prices, Ronnie keeps her custome

coming back with good quality ood.

Everything is homemaderom scratch. Sa

Ronnie. It is what is says it is. Fresh pattied mean

resh pattied. Sea salt means sea salt. We also tr

to buy local products as much as possible.

Buying local speaks to Ronnies passion o

community service.

Making a dierence in the community is part o

the reason I wanted to go into business in the fr

place, said Ronnie. We recycle all o our tin can

and give the money to a dierent classroom each tim

Ronnies Lunchbox is open or business in downtow

Marion. They can be reached at (231) 743-9499.

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Jaxson Sprik [email protected]

(231) 295-1300 (231) 577-8603 spriksautosales.com

1799 S. Morey Road (M-66), Lake City

Don Sprik had thought about

opening a business or a long

time. So when the timing was

right, he and his amily put

the idea in motion. Earlier this

year, they opened the doors to

Spriks Auto Sales.

Don runs his Auto Sales shop

with the help o his wie, Cindy,

who does the bookkeeping,

and his two sons, Rydder and

Jaxson, who handle sales.

They operate on a oundation

o strong aith, starting every

morning with a prayer.

Even though they very

recently opened, operating

a local business is no newconcept or Don Sprik. In the

past, Dons grandather, Edward Sprik, sold arm

implements in Manton.

In those days, says Don, it was common or your

children to work or the amily business.

Dons ather Don, and his uncle Harold did just

that.

Then, sometime during the 1940s, the Spriks

purchased the Chevrolet dealership in Lake City.

There is a photograph o that Chevrolet Dealership

hanging on the wall o their ofce today.

Its hard to believe, says Don, but we have heard

several stories rom some nice Lake City olks, [who]stop in ater seeing our name on the sign to give us a

little history lesson.

Don and his amily strive to keep these positive

stories alive by adding pages to the Sprik Fami

Business Book.

The Spriks recognize how important the

customers are to them, and they hold that the

customers will always come frst. Their goal

to serve their community by supplying goo

dependable vehicles at reasonable prices. They tre

their customers with the same respect that wa

shown by Dons ather and uncle, and his grandath

beore them.

So i you get a chance, head out to Spriks Auto Sal

and share your story. Or check out their inventor

online at www.spriksautosales.com.Spriks Auto Sales is located at 1799 Morey Road

Lake City. You can also reach them by calling (23

295-1300.

Keeping it Simple


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West End Coffee & Tea Spin City LaundromatWest Side Stylist Tasty Treat

B&D B.C. Pizza

Pointe West Mall welcomes the following new businessesto Cadillac! Check our their store specials today!

Corner of M-55 & M-115 Cadillac West Side

For Trent Stange, owning his own

business is very much a family affair.

Together with his wife Kimberly, his

son Sebastian and his late uncle Clay

Blanchard, Stange has transformed

the Pointe West Mall into a thriving

hub of activity in the heart of

Cadillac West.

Having grown up in Cadillac, I

remember, as a kid, how busy the

mall used to be, said Stange. Over

the years, I watched as business

after business moved out and the

mall sat empty. After driving by and

seeing the empty shell, I thought

about what I would do if I owned a

prime piece of real estate like that.

For Stange, the answer wassimple: reopen the mall with an ice-

cream shop, a pizza place, a coffee

shop and a hair salon.

These were all things I saw

succeeding in the strip malls around where I live

today (Rockford), said Stange, who also credits his

late uncle for motivating him to purchase the property.

Stange attended an auction where the property was

to be auctioned off in late November 2011, but had

only planned to watch the process, not be part of it.

By the end of the day, and after some prodding by

his uncle, Clay Blanchard, he was the owner of the

strip mall.Together with his wife, son and uncle, Stange

went to work removing trash and refurbishing the

laundromat that was already on site.

Were not afraid to get dirty

said Stange. We replaced the roo

right away, my wife renovated th

Laundromat and we cleaned u

the rest of the units. We cou

not have done it without the he

of my uncle who recently passe

away. He was excited to see th

corner come alive.

And come alive it has, with

new leases, including the coffe

shop, ice cream parlor, hair salo

and pizza place, Pointe We

Mall is back in business and h

quickly become a destinatio

for customers in and travelin

through Cadillac West.

But for Stange, a successfbusiness is not just about makin

money, but the challenge o

turning something around an

making it successful and to he

others be successful as well.

Because of the opportunity to purchase th

property at a low price, we are able to pass thos

saving

family affair 2013

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