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2500Bridges Dr.

Open to the public

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From small to large to fit any budget.Call Margaret at 497-8933

The Bridges Staffwould like to thank

the Montrose Communityfor their continued

support and voting us“Best of the Valley” again!

New Family Menuwith a View!Here’s a sample from our new menu . . .TTaarrrraaggoonn CChhiicckkeenn - Mixed greens and freshtomato tossed with our citrus vinaigrette andtopped with our house made tarragon organicchicken salad. Crostini toast on the side

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EEnncchhiillaaddaass SSuuiizzaass - Chef Donn’s favorite.Three rolled chicken filled enchiladas, toppedwith mole tomatillo, crema sauce, fresh cornand slices of avocado, topped with pico degallo

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FRIDAY NIGHTS! 5-8 pmHappy Hour with Live Music!

Open for Lunch: Wed-Sat, 11 am-2 pmDinner: Wed-Sat, 5 pm-9 pm

Sunday Breakfast and Mimosas- 10 am to 2 pm

Reservations252-1010

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Thanks their customers for voting them#1 Mexican Restaurant

#1 Salsa#1 Margarita

Buy 1 Dinner Combination*Get 2nd Dinner Combination* for

50% OFF* Poquito, Medio or Grande.

Of equal or lesser value, with this coupon. One coupon per table.

Appetizer1st (tie) Applebee's

Chili's

Bakery1st Eldorado Bakery2nd Daily Bread

Donut/Pastry1st Eldorado Bakery2nd City Market

Beer on Tap1st Smugglers2nd Belly

Coldest Beer in Town1st Smugglers2nd Belly

Breakfast1st Cafe 1102nd Denny's

Omelet1st Cafe 1102nd Denny's

Cup of Coffee1st Looney Bean2nd Coffee Trader

Latte/Espresso1st (tie) Coffee Trader

Looney Bean

Smoothies1st Maui Wowi2nd Looney Bean

Fine Dining1st The Stone House2nd Remington's

Steak1st The Stone House2nd Ted Nelson's Steakhouse

VISIT OUR GRAND JUNCTION LOCATION!TRADERS COFFEE AND TEA

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Dessert1st Camp Robber2nd The Stone House

Fast Food1st Taco Bell2nd Wendy's

French Fries1st McDonalds2nd Burger King

Hamburger1st Red Barn2nd Union Cafe

Sandwich1st Heidi's2nd Subwiches

Ice Cream1st Cold Stone Creamery2nd Dairy Queen

Milkshake1st Dairy Queen2nd Cold Stone Creamery

Italian Food1st Garlic Mike's2nd Pahgre's

Mexican Food1st El Jimador2nd Amelia's

Margarita1st El Jimador2nd Fiesta Guadalajara

Salsa1st El Jimador2nd Fiesta Guadalajara

Pizza1st Pahgre's2nd Papa Murphy's

Ribs1st Rib City2nd Chili's

Oriental Food1st Panda Palace2nd Dragon Wall

Overall Restaurant1st The Stone House2nd Camp Robber

Overall Bar1st Belly2nd Smugglers

Featuring a Seasonal,

Gluten Free Menu

Emphasizing French,

Asian &

Mediterranean

Flavors

970.252.9200 • 320 E. Main St. • Cazwellas.comOpen for Dinner • Tuesday - Saturday • 5 to 9 pm

HAPPYHOUR5-6:30pmTues.-Sat.Reservations

Recommended

Thank you Montrose!we are honored to receive your votes!

25%OFFentire order

Receive

Customer Appreciation DaysTues. & Weds. • Sept. 29th & 30th

942 North Park • 249-3631 Proudly Serving the Area for 30 YearsTelluride • 728-1460 Quality Installation & Service • Energy Efficient Heating Systems • Humidification Services

for voting us Best Heating& Cooling in the Valley

Residential • CommericalIndustrial

Hours: 7 am - 2 pm, Monday - Saturday

110 N. Townsend Ave.A big Thank You to all of ourcustomers for your support!

249-0777

Best Breakfast • Best OmeletBest Wait Person

Continuing to bringthe best to the Valley


THANKS FOR VOTING USBEST BAKERY &

PASTRY3 YEARS RUNNING!

Thank youMontrose for

supporting our greatNew Mexico Red & Green Chili,Gourmet Sandwiches and Salads.

221 Colorado Ave., Suite A, Montrose(970) 249-8880

Bakery Café LLC

Steaks • Seafood • PastaSalads • Gourmet Sandwiches

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US FIRSTBest French Fries &

Best Place to Take the Kids

Thanks Montrose for voting for us. We will always strive to give youthe best. After all, it’s all about

you, not us.Montrose’s Newest & Finest Restaurant

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials1415 Hawk Parkway, Montrose, CO

240-8899

3480 Wolverine Dr. • 970-240-4320In the River Landing Shopping Center, in front of JCPenney,

across from Sports Authority

We useLocalDairy


Live Music1st Canyon Creek B & B2nd Belly

Place for Singles1st Belly2nd Canyon Creek B & B

Romantic Dinner1st Remington's2nd The Stone House

Place to Splurge1st (tie) The Stone House

Remington's

Place to Take the Kids1st McDonalds2nd Applebee's

Prices/Value1st (tie) Chili's

Taco Bell

Take-Out1st Panda Palace2nd Papa Murphy's

Sunday Brunch1st Camp Robber2nd Remington's

Wine List1st Cazwellas2nd Remington's

Montrose’s Little Italy

...for making us your favorite Italian restaurant3 years in a row!

Thank You

Off E. Main St./Hwy 50 Montrose103 Rose Lane • 249-4381next to The Rose Bowl and Flairmont Furniture

Dinner Nightly from 5 pm • In Gunnison, too!

Holiday Parties starting at $11.95

Montrose’s Little Italy

Simply “Thanks” to the Best Customers of the Valley for voting usBest Bank for 8 Years in a Row

Best Teller for 7 Years since 2002

16550 S. Townsend Ave.(970) 249-5641

200 North Townsend(970) 249-3408


Appliance Store1st Best Appliance2nd Tri-River Appliance

Antique Store1st Tiffany, Etc.2nd Old Home Highlights

Auto Body Shop1st Mylar's2nd Kearn's

Auto Dealer1st Turner Automotive2nd Flower Motor

Auto Repair Shop1st Rainbow Garage2nd Coleman's

Bank1st Montrose Bank2nd Wells Fargo

Bed & Breakfast1st Canyon Creek B & B2nd Uncompahgre B & B

Bed & Mattress Store1st Sleep N Aire2nd Flairmont

Bike Shop1st Cascade Bikes2nd Jeans Westerner

Car Wash1st East Niagara Car Wash2nd Town & Country Car Wash

Wants to thank all of you who votedfor us, First for Best Hamburger. Weserve Sterling Silver Premium Beefbecause we believe in serving thebest. Here are some of the reasonswhy Sterling Silver Premium is thebest…

1413 E. Main249-9202

1413 E. Main249-9202

• Top quality – only the top 12% of all beef meets thestringent standards of Sterling Silver Premium Beef

• Hand-selected for superior marbling, which ensuresincredible taste and tenderness

• Grain-fed in the high plains of North America andperfectly aged for premium flavor, tenderness andappearance

• Beef is aged for a minimum of 21 days• Each individual cut is close-trimmed and vacuum-

sealed to lock in freshness and flavor

raremedium-raremediummedium-well

Always well-done


970-249-9120970-249-9120429 N. 1st • Montrose

Free EstimatesINSURANCE WORK WELCOME

ÜWE USE THE VERY LATEST TECHNOLOGYÜPAINTING, FEATURING GARMAT BAKE

OVEN SPRAY BOOTHÜFRAME STRAIGHTENINGÜTOWING AVAILABLEÜGLASS

Mylar’sMylar’sAutomotive Refinishing Service

Since1944

Would like to thankour customers forvoting us the BestAuto Body Shop

seven years in a row!

BBEESSTT

2180 E. MAIN MONTROSE • 970-240-97988:30 am - 5:30 pm Mon. - Fri. • 9 am - 4 pm Sat.

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BBEESSTT for 7 years in a row!“ ”

• KnowledgeableSales Staff

• Expert Installation• Local - Factory Trained

Service Dept.• In-Stock InventoryFamily Owned and Operated


Cellular Store1st Verizon Wireless2nd The Cellular Store

Clothing Store1st J.C. Penney2nd Pollux

Convenience Store1st Q&T2nd Humdingers

Catering Service1st Noon ANd Night2nd Camp Robber

Dry Cleaner1st Milpro2nd Canyon Cleaners

Electrician1st Crossroads Electric2nd Joe Steele

Florist Shop1st City Market2nd Alpine Floral

Furniture Store1st Ashley Furniture2nd Flairmont Furniture

Gift Shop1st Mz Kitty's Emporium2nd Tiffany, Etc.

Grocery Store1st City Market2nd Safeway

Hair Salon1st Studio 10112nd Sophisticuts

Health Food Store1st Natural Grocers2nd Highland Health

Heating & Cooling1st Cooling's2nd Keenan's

Home Decorating1st Tiffany, Etc2nd Target

Hotel/Motel1st Holiday Inn2nd Hampton Inn

Insurance Company1st Farmers Insurance

Greg Bollig2nd John Donley Insurance

1601 Oxbow Dr. #300 Next to Wal-Mart970-252-8889

T hank you

to our customers

for voting us

the Best Liquor

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T hank you

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for voting us

the Best Liquor

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In appreciation of this award, bring in this ad and receive

15% OFFyour total purchase.

Expires 10-11-09

MilproColorado Ave. Cleaners

836 S. Townsend Ave • 252-8011

Thank you to ourValley customers for

voting us#1 Dry Cleaning

Mattress Gallery • 970-252-1101428 E. Main St. • Montrose, COHours: Monday-Friday 10-6; Sat. 10-5; Closed Sunday

FREE*set up, deliveryand disposal!

*Some restrictions apply.

A comfortable night’s sleepat an affordable price.

*ON SALE NOW*Queen Pillowtop set

Reg. $49990

Now only $39990!

Thank youfor 9 Great

Years!


203 West Main • Montrose, CO • 240-4933Commercial • Residential • Sales & Service

Thank You to our loyal customersfor the last 13 years. We couldn’t

have done it without you.

Montrose’s Helpful Hardware Store22 S. Townsend, Montrose • 249-4924

(Across From Downtown City Market)

H Best Hardware StoreWe want to say THANKS to Our Valued Customers for Voting Us

Seven Years

Running!!!

John says…We take pride in our customer

service and we promise to keep serving ourcustomers at the highest level. We appreciate you,

our valued customers, for recognizingus and our efforts!


Internet Service1st Bresnan2nd Sky Beam

Fine Jewelry Store1st Devinny Jewelers2nd Watkins Jewelers

Lawn & Garden Store1st Camelot Gardens2nd Home Depot

Liquor Store1st The Liquor Store2nd Corks

Hardware Store1st Abel's Ace Hardware2nd Park Avenue True Value

Barbershop1st Sport Clips2nd Hunter's Barbershop

Nursery1st Camelot Gardens2nd San Juan Gardens

New Business1st The Stone House2nd Pollux

Thank you for yourVotes & Support!

• Domestic & Foreign Auto Repair

• Specializing in Alignments

328 N. 8th, Montrose • 970-249-3474

Locally owned &operated for 26 years

Troy Coleman

Special thanks to our employees Rusty Wolfe & Mike Azevedo


We’re Here to Stay!

Thank You Montrosefor Voting us Best in the Valley Again.

We’re been proud to serve our community for the past 35 years with the Best New andUsed Vehicles, Professional Sales Staff and Best Factory Trained Technicians in Montrose.

We are grateful for your confidence in us and pledge to earn it again next year.

2262 E. MainMontrose • 249-6691www.driveturner.com

2010ToyotaPrius

2010ChevyTahoe

Tues - Fri, 10 am-6 pm • Sat, 10 am-4 pm21 N. Cascade • 249-7375Since 1990

Thank you for voting usBest of the Valley for the 8th

time. We appreciate yourbusiness and we will continue

to serve you.

Alan and Leslie (Jesse & Jordan not pictured)

Checkout our

End of SeasonSale! Terry • Ken • Becky

Thank you, Montrose, for your business!Best Optical Store 7 years running

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• Largest Frame Selection in Town

• Finish Lab on Site

• Repairs & Adjustments

• We Fill Any Doctor’s Prescriptions

Montrose Says We’reSimply the Best!


Optical Store1st Alpine Optical2nd Wal-Mart

Outdoor/Athletic Store1st Sports Authority2nd Jeans Westerner

Plumber1st Keenan's2nd Ben Franklin

Produce1st City Market2nd Farmer's Market

Printing Services1st Scott's Printing2nd Columbine Copy Center

Shoe Store1st Brown's Shoe Fit2nd Famous Footwear

Sporting Goods1st Sports Authority2nd Jeans Westerner

Tire Store1st Big O Tire2nd Standard Tire

Kids Store1st Travelin' Tots2nd Target

8 Yearsin a Row

Thank you for voting

1900 S. Townsend, Montrose • 240-6963No Appointment Necessary, Open M-Sat at 7am

Best Tire Store in Montrose

8 Yearsin a Row

Ray, Joe & Kathryn would like to extend their thanks toall of their loyal customers in their continued success!

...Where Quality Fits

Since 1911

249-6101 •427 E. Main, Downtown MontroseMonday-Saturday, 9:00-6:00


THANKYOU!

Your 4 local QQ&&TT SSttoorreessare proud to be voted Best of the Valley

BEST CONVENIENCE STORE

4 locations to serve youDrinks, snacks, hot dogs, ice cold drinks, propane,

and top quality high mileage gasoline

STUDIO TEN-ELEVENHair Design

1011 S. Townsend Ave. • 970-252-1011

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1609 E. Niagara Rd. (2 blocks East of Townsend)

Thank you to our valued customersfor braving the construction!

And . . . again voting us Best Carwash!

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Winner of theBest of the Valley

$100 in MAMA BucksDrawing.


Accountant1st Groskopf & Groskopf2nd Tim Sloan

Attorney1st Brian Kidnay2nd Dennis Devor

Bank Teller1st (tie)Julie Uribe - Wells FargoLori Hartman - Montrose Bank

Bartender1st Kendra Gallegos Morrow

Canyon Creek B & B2nd Doug Phillips - Camp Robber

Building Contractor1st Scott Stryker2nd Hardy Hutto

Camping Site1st Silver Jack2nd Ridgway

Cashier1st Leo Chavez - City Market2nd Tami Hernandez - Safeway

Chef1st Shane Marcotte

Cazwellas2nd Rick Henderson

The Stone House

Chiropractor1st Dr. Darin Dunnagan2nd Dr. Corey Modrell

Mover & Shaker1st Kendra Gallegos Morrow2nd Francie Smiles

Customer Service -Business1st Canyon Creek B & B2nd Abel's Ace Hardware

Established 1978GROSKOPF & GROSKOPF LLP

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

1113 E. Main St. Montrose, CO 81401(970) 249-7738 (970) 249-8924 (FAX)

Thank you Montrose!Cindy, Steve, NancyLori & Bernadette

GREG BOLLIG AGENCY

1551 OGDEN RD. nn MONTROSE

(970) 249-6823www.farmersagent.com/gbollig

Thanks for voting usBest of the Valley 2009!

It has been our pleasure to serve our clients for

25 years in Montrose & Delta.

To all the survey participants

Thank You!Stop in and take a look at our award winning gift shop.

Voted Best Nursery and Lawn and Garden.

16612 S. Townsend AvenueMontrose, CO 81401

www.camelotgardens.com249-6109 • Open 7 Days


Thank you from all of us at Dunnagan Chiropractic forvoting Dr. D. “Best Chiropractor” two years in a row!

YOU are a vital part of Team DC and we are grateful for the trust you put in us.

We appreciate and care about thehealth and well being of everyone of our past, present and

future patients!

Stop in and say hello to ournewest team members. Sarah andShyron, our front desk CA’s, areeager to get to know each of you!

TREATING ANDSUPPORTINGATHLETES INTHE VALLEY.

Dr. Dunnagan, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician252-3360 • 145 S. Cascade Ave., Montrose

Established Patients Always Appreciated! • New Patients Always Welcome! • 24 HOUR CALL SERVICE

Melora Dr. D. Shyron Sarah

We also welcome Jeff,licensed acupuncturist

with Oriental Medicine.Jeff adds yet another

healthcare option to ourteam of professionals.

Isis with Touch of ThaiMassage Therapy is now

offering aroma therapy andfoot revitalization along withThai Massage, deep tissue

and a variety of therapies tomeet individual needs.

Thank you from all of us for votingCanyon Creek Bed & Breakfast Best of the Valley for:

Continuing Music

on Thursday Nights

7 - 9 pm

We move indoors

when it gets cold!

www.canyoncreekbedandbreakfast.com 820 Main St. Montrose 249-2886

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Customer Service -Individual1st Kendra Gallegos Morrow2nd Adam Miller

Dentist1st Dr. Doug Hansen2nd Dr. Dan Drakulich

Doctor1st Dr. James Gilham2nd Dr. Steven Sawyer

Elected Official1st Erica Lewis Kennedy2nd Tom Canfield

Financial Advisor1st Adam Miller2nd Ron Smith

Fine Artist1st Bob DeJulio2nd Erin Liles

Golf Course1st Cobble Creek2nd Black Canyon

Hairstylist1st Ashley Kunke - DaLee2nd Arvilla Garrison - Allure

Host/Hostess1st Kendra Gallegos Morrow2nd Chris Duffy

Local Band1st Anders Brothers2nd Cliff Dwellers

Massage Therapist1st Darlene Fullerton2nd Yun Gomez

Mechanic1st Troy Coleman

Coleman Alignment2nd Rainbow Garage

Real Estate Company1st Remax Alpine View2nd Century 21

Place to Celebrate anAnniversary1st The Stone House2nd Camp Robber

Real Estate Agent1st John Renfrow

Renfrow Realty2nd Angie Wilson

Tower Realty

RV Park1st Cedar Creek2nd Hanging Tree

Male Teacher1st Rusty George2nd Randy Foster

2350 S. Townsend Ave.Suite BMontrose, CO 81401

(970) 240-0550(970) 874-1500www.RenfrowRealty.com

THANK YOUfor your confidence!

“Best Realtorof the

Valley 2009”I thank God, my family, my clients,

and my community for this honor.I look forward to the opportunity

to serve you as Renfrow Realty.Same Renfrow name and same greatservice. Call us for all of your realestate needs!

Thank You! John enfrowand Family

would like to thank youfor voting us #1 Auto Repair for Best of the Valley

and awards every year 2002-2009!

315 N. 1st Street, Montrose, CO249-3904

Gary Piatt, Owner/Manager • Steve Dunstan, Master Technician • Myron Mitchell, Owner/Master Technician

RAINBOW GARAGE


Dr. Douglas L. Hansen, DDSThank you Montrose for

your support.

Dr. Douglas L. Hansen, DDSThank you Montrose for

your support.

629 East star courtmontrose249-3330

629 East star courtmontrose249-3330

Female Teacher1st Sharon Sawyer2nd Cheryl Gallegos

Veterinarian1st Dr. Anne Schlingman2nd Dr. Gretchen Lamb

Wait Person1st Jessica Scott

Cafe 1102nd Sara Smith

Remington's

Friendliest Business Owner1st Fran Noonan

Noon ANd Night2nd Kendra Gallegos Morrow

Canyon Creek B & B

Friendliest Guy in Town1st Adam Miller2nd Phuong Nguyen

Friendliest Gal in Town1st Sue Held2nd Kendra Gallegos Morrow

DeeHolman

Broker Owner209-0032

MarkCovington

Broker Associate209-1956

Don Bailey


DeneceCrowe


ShelleyDomann


DebiHarmon


JeffKeehfuss


LauraMattivi


DougPhillips


Vicki Jones


YvonneLund


LeslieTriesch


GaleWhittingtonBroker Associate

596-0030

Nick & JoanZappa

Broker Associates901-0434

Thank youfor voting us #1!

Nobody sells more real estatethan RE/MAX!Alpine View

2730 Commercial Way, Montrose, CO 81401 • 970-249-6658 • [email protected] • www.montrosecorealestate.com

Each office independently owned and operated • Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.


Wells Fargo congratulates Julie Uribe for being voted

Best Teller in the Valley.

Come congratulate Julie at our 1475 South Townsend Ave. branch.

And thank you for your supportthese past 8 years. A special thanks

to Shirley Gross, loyal employeeand friend.

We will be closed Sunday, Sept. 27and reopen Monday, Sept. 28 at 9 amwith 75% off remaining merchandise.

Store fixtures are also for sale.Come downtown Saturday, October17 for our last day of operation andHarvest Happening, a Heart of the

City Downtown Committee event withdiscounts at participating merchants

and entertainment.

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