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Welcome to our 2011 Readers Choice Awards Supplement. In this, our third annual edition, we again honour the best businesses and services in the community as voted by our readers.

During the month of May, we asked you to choose your favourite local businesses, and you responded overwhelmingly. We received thousands of votes in over one hundred and fi fty categories. Thanks for taking the time to vote.

Inside you’ll fi nd a complete list of winning businesses - businesses that deliver such spectacular service and outstanding products that they have been chosen as community favourites. Congratulations to all the winners!

Look for the Readers Choice window decals in the winning establishments - it indicates past and present winners, and it’s a sign of excellence.

Readers ’ Ch oice 2011

and th e winner is…

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237 Lombard St., Smiths Falls • 613-283-4612

As a thank for voting us the Platinum winner in Smiths Falls This Week’s Reader’s Choice award for Used Car Dealership,

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011Special deals on the 12 vehicles listed belowSpecial deals on the 12 vehicles listed below

1000 Islands Used Car sales will be having a ONE DAY ONLY

www.yournextcar.cawww.yournextcar.ca All Payments are based on a 60 month term, bi-weekly at 7.99% interest.Prices include all dealer fees. Taxes and Licensing fees extra.

SF97443A

2009 Toyota VenzaPremium Pkg-Leather, V6, AWD

$$28,500.00.00Was$29,995.00

290Bi-weekly

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2001 Dodge DakotaFull power group, matching cap, mag wheels, upgraded stereo.

$$6,9956,995.00.00Was$7,995.00

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2008 Toyota Sienna LEFull power group, roof rack, alloy wheels, power sliding doors.

$$19,50019,500.00.00Was$19,999.00

$$205205Bi-weekly

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2006 Toyota Solara2dr, full power group, alloy wheels.

$$13,00013,000.00.00Was$14,500.00

$$135135Bi-weekly

SFP2343

2008 Ford Escape XLTLeather, sunroof, full power group.

$$19,995.00.00Was$21,995.00

$$200200Bi-weekly

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2007 Jeep Liberty Trail Edition, Full power group.

$$11,99511,995.00.00Was$12,995.00

$$120120Bi-weekly

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2007 VW City GolfAuto, heated seats, great gas mileage.

$$9,5009,500.00.00Was$10,500.00

$$9999Bi-weekly SFP2398

2006 Lexus RX 330LOADED! Leather, heated seats.

$$18,00018,000.00.00

185Bi-weekly

Was$19,995.00

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2007 Toyota Yaris 4 dr, hatch, Auto, air, power locks.

$$10,50010,500.00.00Was$11,500.00

$$110110Bi-weeklySFP2417

2008 Toyota Corolla CEFull power group, cruise, very clean!

$$11,99511,995.00.00Was$12,500.00

$$125125Bi-weekly

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2008 Toyota Tundra5.7 V8, reg cab, long box, full power group, alloy wheels.

$$14,50014,500.00.00Was$15,995.00.

$$150150Bi-weeklySFT2425

2009 Toyota Matrix XRFull power group.

$$14,99514,995.00.00Was$15,995.00

$$150150Bi-weekly

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USED CAR SALES & SERVICE CENTREFinancingavailablefrom as low as 1.9 %

Since 1000 Islands Used Vehicle Sales and Services opened just over a year ago in Smiths Falls, their business has grown every month.

“We are happy with how things have progressed here,” says General Manager Chris Walker. “Every month has been our best month.”

A family-operated business, 1000 Islands Used Vehicle Sales and Services understands the value of time for busy families, which is why they opened their doors in Smiths Falls.

A division of 1000 Islands Toyota in Brockville, the Smiths Falls location specializes in servicing Toyotas, eliminating a commute for existing Toyota customers.

“Before we opened, Toyota owners in the Smiths Falls and Perth areas had to drive to Brockville to get their car serviced,” Walker explains. “They can now bring their car to our location as we specialize in servicing Toyotas, and we’ve cut that inconvenient 40-minute drive for these cli-ents.”

As a result, Walker says they have been welcomed by the community with open arms.

They were recently given platinum-status as the Smiths Falls Used Car Dealership in Metroland’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards.

“We were just thrilled to receive readers’ support for the second year in a row,” says Walker.

Though they specialize in servicing Toyotas, 1000 Islands Used Vehicle Sales and Services can service all makes and

models.

With service manager Tony Reuvers on hand along with mechanics James Preece and David Kayser, Walker says their qualifi ed staff brings good results to clients. As well, Shane Sullivan in the sales offi ce offers experience and knowledge.

“The group of guys we have here at 1000 Islands really instills confi dence with our customers,” says Walker.

The car lot includes a range of pre-owned vehicles, many of which meet a particular market demand.

“Our niche is geared toward vehicles that are reliable and fuel effi cient, running in line with the Toyota brand,” Walk-er explains.

He adds they work to ensure their inventory meets all customer inquiries, so they also bring in SUVs, trucks and vans. They even have a used travel trailer on the lot.

“We want to ensure our customers have every option available to them,” he explains.

While providing top service and a solid inven-tory base, Walker says they want their custom-ers to have a good experience when purchasing a vehicle.

“A lot of the time people are stressed when it comes to buying a vehicle, and we want to elim-inate that stress,” he says. “Buying a vehicle is not something you do every day, and this is supposed to be an exciting time. We work to

ensure the entire process – from browsing to the purchase phase – remains a positive experience for the customer.”

Following in the footsteps of his father, who opened 1000 Islands Toyota 31 years ago, Walker says they are commun-ity oriented.

“We are here for the long haul, and it’s important for us to be involved with the community,” he says.

Not only does 1000 Islands Used Vehicle Sales and Services sponsor a number of area golf tournaments, they are also involved with the Smiths Falls Rotary Club and they spon-sor the Go-Kart track at the Lombardy Fairgrounds.

1000 Islands Used Vehicles Sales and Services is located at 237 Lombard St. in Smiths Falls. They can be reached at 613-283-4612, or you can check out their existing inven-

tory at yournextcar.ca.

1000 Islands Used Vehicle Sales provides stress-free buying experience

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The stone home that is occupied by the Lannin Funeral Homewas built in the 1840s. It is the oldest stone structure in Smiths Falls, apart from the locks and dams on the Rideau Canal. The home was operated as a hotel in the 1850s. An outside staircase led up to the second fl oor and the arched windows were originally doors with a fan light above. It was known as Doyle’s Hotel. However, the hotel was more commonly referred to as “the Last Chance” because the bar room door was level with the sidewalk outside. In 1914, J.J. Marsh and his wife Annie started the funeral home in the stone house with a furniture store attached to the side of the home. When they passed away, Gordon and Lawrence Marsh ran the funeral home until 1958 when G. Ray Lannin purchased it and changed the name to its present name, Lannin Funeral Home. In 1979, William Hilton and his wife, Sue Anne, purchased the funeral home from G. Ray Lannin and still operate it to this day as the Lannin Funeral Home Chapel and Reception Centre. The Lannin Funeral Home family has been serving all faiths in the Smiths Falls, Merrickville and surrounding areas for over 145 years.

Thank YouLannin Funeral Home would like to extend a thank you to all of our community, friends and clients for the ongoing support received and for the Diamond Readers’ Choice Award. We are pleased to be a part of this community and we will continue in our commitment to serve the local and surrounding areas.

Lannin Funeral Home Chapel and Reception Centre

Leaders in estate planning, pre-arranged funerals, traditional funerals and cremations

“Serving All Faiths”WILLIAM F. HILTON - OWNER

DALE HILTON • CHRIS MCKENNEY

Smiths Falls, Merrickville and Surrounding Areas

613-283-7225www.lannin.ca

32 Main Street East, Smiths Falls

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Diamond WinnerSmiths Falls This Week

Readers’ Choice for the area Diamond Award for Best Furniture Store

Reclining Sectional$1,69800

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Lacey’s Furniture thrilled to be a three-time “Readers’ Choice” winnerAt 40 Main Street East Smiths Falls, home of Lacey’s Furniture, there’s a new stretch of sidewalk and a fully renovated receiving area.

A look outside showed that time was taking its toll on Main Street East. When someone suggested inter-locking brick for the sidewalk, a local business was chosen to do the work. The newly reno-vated receiving area not only improves the appearance of the store, but also im-proves the ability for shipping and re-ceiving.

The staff at Lacey’s Furniture strives to serve the average household, and help customers fi nd what they need. Unlike the big box and discount stores, Lacey’s Furniture carries quality furniture, sup-porting the Canadian market with Can-adian made products, as much as pos-sible.

Lacey’s Furniture has the largest mat-tress centre in the Smiths Falls/Perth area, carrying all of the top brands:

Sealy, Simmons, Serta and Springwall. All sizes are available. If you don’t see what you want, just ask, and see if it can ordered in for you.

There is a lot of free parking available in front of the store. Take your time, try that sofa or chair, look at the new innovative coffee table, get a real feel for the furniture of your dreams. Your fur-niture and your comfort are all part and parcel of shopping at

Lacey’s Furniture. Payment plans are available, with details in store.

The plan for the future is to keep right on giving good service to the people of Smiths Falls and the Ottawa valley for many years to come with the brand names people have come to know.

Jim Lacey and his staff truely appreciate the Reader’s Choice Award; the vote of confi dence given by their customers.

Thank you,Jim Lacey and staff

The creamalways risesto the top!

Congratulations to allCongratulations to allSmiths Falls This Week Smiths Falls This Week

Readers’ ChoiceReaders’ ChoiceAward Winners.Award Winners.

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Th e 2011 Readers ’ Ch oice Winners are …

CATEGORY DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD CATEGORY DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD

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Accessible Restaurant for the Disabled The Roosteraunt Rob Roy’s Pub Country DinerAccounting Firm Farm Business Nephin & Winter Ross & Cooke Chartd ConsultantsAll-Around Restaurant Ger-bo’s Steak House Rob Roy’s Pub Kilt and Castle Antique Shop Davidson’s Courtyard Mainly Antiques Olde & New ShoppeAppliance Store Zellers McMullan’s Furniture Sears & ApplianceAttorney/Law Offi ce Fournier’s Law Offi ce Kirkland & Murphy Professional CorporationAuctioneers Dan Peters Auction Joynt Auctions Hands AuctionsAuto Parts Canadian Tire NAPA CarquestBakery Darlene’s Café & Bakery Richmond Bakery The Sunfl ower Bake ShopBank/Trust Company TD Canada Trust Scotiabank Northern Credit Union ArnpriorBicycle Shop Sport X Bingo Hall Lamplighter’s Convention Civitan Club Royal Canadian Legion CenterBook Store Arlie’s Books Bowling Alley Gratton Lanes Brakes Canadian Tire Miller’s Wheel Alignment A & B FordBreakfast The Roosteraunt Two Guys For Lunch Country DinerBridal Shop Dreams Come True Bridal Boutique Buffet King Star Oriental Buffet Wong’s Chinese Gourmet Restaurant Bulk Food Modern Thymes Cards, Stationary and Gifts Special Greetings Cellular Phone Bell World The Source/Lockwoods Chicken Wings Rob Roy’s Pub Player’s Sports Bar Chinese Restaurant Wong’s Chinese Man Ling Restaurant King Star Oriental Buffet Gourmet RestaurantChiropractor Smiths Falls Family Chiropractic Computer Servicing ReBoot Computers Peter’s Computer Appolo Computers SolutionsContractor Scott Blair Const Looby Construction George HewittCup of Coffee Coffee Culture Tim Hortons The RoosterauntDance Studio Flare Dance Studio Day Care Centre Nursery Rhyme Day Care Deli Two Guys For Lunch Garden Market Smiths Falls Meat & DeliDentist Dr. G. Hall Dessert Coffee Culture Two Guys For Lunch My Place Disc Jockey John Chatwood Mark Haversack Dog Training The Dog Guy Dollar Store Dollarama Dollar World Domestic Car Dealership Mike Fair Chevrolet A & B Ford Town & Country Chrysler LtdDrug Store Pharma Plus Shoppers Drug Mart Dry Cleaner Fortune Cleaners Rideau Cleaners Esthetician Personal Pampering Spa Family Restaurant The Roosteraunt County Diner ShipwreckFast Food McDonalds Harvey’s & Swiss Chalet Burger KingFinancial Planning Pankow Financial Fine Dining Shipwreck Ger-bo’s Steak House Fish & Chips Rob Roy’s Pub Nicks Fish and Chips The RoosterauntFloral Shop Gemmell’s Jessica’s Floral Design Fresh Fruit & Veggies Garden Market Andress Your Independent Grocer Fries The Roosteraunt Rob Roy’s Pub T’s ChipsFuneral Home Blair and Sons Funeral Lannin Funeral Home DirectorsFurniture Store Lacey’s Furniture J’s Furniture Gardening Store Gemmell’s Garden Centre Garden Market Greenacres GreenhousesGas Station Jim’s Garage Service Mr. Gas Scott’s Corner StoreGolf Course Smiths Falls Golf and Lombard Glen Golf & Country Club Country ClubGrocery Store Andress Your Independent Food Basics GrocerGymnastics Club Smiths Falls Gym Stars Hair Salon/Barber Shop Precision Hair Design JJ’s Hairbarn Dawns ClosetHamburger Big Steve’s Grill The Roosteraunt Country DinerHardware Store Rona Cashway Rideau Home Hardware Canadian Tire Building CentreHealth Food Modern Thymes Foodsmiths Heating/Air Conditioning B. Stanzel Plumbing Denoco Energy Systems Ultramar Ltd.

Home Builder Terridar Builders Inc JA Galipeau Saumure Guy & Sons Construction Ltd Construction LtdHome Improvement Perkins Renovations, Rideau Home Hardware Building Centre North GowerHot Dogs The Roosteraunt Harvey’s & Swiss Chalet Dairy QueenIce Cream Lanark Leeds Country Dairy Queen Darlene’s Cafe & Bakery StoreIce Skating Smiths Falls Community Memorial Center Import Car Dealership Smiths Falls Nissan Street Kia Insurance Company The Cooperators Ellwood and Jones Ltd Crain & Schooley Insurance BrokersJeweler Patterson’s Jewellers Kitchen and Bath Rideau Kitchen Centre Landscaping Wood’s Lawn & Curb Appeal Greenacres Greenhouses LandscapingLocal Shopping Centre County Fair Mall Lunch The Roosteraunt Roy Roy’s Pub Two Guys For LunchManicure & Pedicure Personal Pampering Spa Tammy’s Nails All Over BeautyMechanic Shop Garry Allen Smiths Falls Nissan Men’s Clothing & Accessories Mark’s Work Wearhouse Zellers Giant TigerMortgage Broker TD Canada Trust Mortgage Centre / J.T Murphy Financial Eileen Crosby Services IncMuffi ns The Roosteraunt Tim Hortons Two Guys For LunchMusical Instruction Colleen Morrison Musical Instruments Rideau River Music Offi ce Furniture / Supplies Wright Way Services + Staples Oil & Lube Smiths Falls Nissan ET Fast Lube Canadian TireOptician Dr. Leah Fraser Dr. David Hicks Outdoor Patio Rob Roy’s Pub Kilt and Castle Davidson’s CourtyardPicture Framing The Gilded Corner Hy Fund Studio Arranel Studios LtdPizza Ger-bo’s Steak House Norm’s Resturant Pizza HutPlumbing Mitchell Mechanical RW Blue Plumbing Stanzel B.W.Pountine Whit’s Fries The Roosteraunt Nicks Fish and ChipsPrint Shop/Copy/Fax Wright Way Services + Impression Printing Creative ComputingPub Kilt and Castle Roy Roy’s Pub The PriorShoe Repair Tom’s Locksmithing Shoes Payless Shoesource Smiths Shoes WalmartSporting Goods Canadian Tire Sport X Bennett’s Bait & TackleSports Bar Kilt and Castle Rob Roy’s Pub Player’s Sports BarStrip Mall Chambers Street Mall Tailor/Seamstress 2 Crazy Ladies Perfect fi t Lanark Sew and SaveTanning Salon The Bronze Bayou Rosie’s Nails Body FXTattoos Iron Legends Taxi Service Access Taxi Blue Line My TaxiTheatre for Arts The Station Theatre Tires Hank’s Tire Supply Used Car Dealership Tom Pirie Motor Sales 1000 Islands Used Car Edgetown Motors SalesWedding Photographer Steve Maddock Hy Fund Studio Arranel Studios LtdWeight loss centre Good Vibrations Women’s Clothing & Accessories Vickie’s Marianne StyleYoga Studio Yoga and Wellness for Life

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Thank You, Customers

To show my appreciation

50% Off FacialsJuly & August, 2011

Barb WilloughbyBarb WilloughbyPersonal Pampering

Esthetics21 Beckwith St. N.,

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I love my job and you’re fantastic customers. I will always

do my best, thanks again....

PLATINUM WINNERBEST GOLF COURSE

Monday is Value Day – 18 holes $22.00LET US HOST YOUR GOLF EVENT -

GREAT PRICES AVAILABLE

Tee Times 613-283-5318Hwy. 15, 6 km south of Smiths Falls

www.lombardglen.com

from Dave & Jean Sherman for voting Lombard Glen as Platinum Golf Course. We sincerely appreciate the continued

support of local golfers including Club Members, League Members

and Occasional Players.

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Lombard Glen Golf & Country ClubWe sincerely want to thank the voters who put Lombard Glen at the Platin-um Level for Golf Course.

No matter what condition a facility is, it is the players who make the golf course their choice of destination for a seasonal membership, tournament or casual game of golf. By all accounts, the course has matured into the best playing condition appreciated by many golfers.

Lombard Glen is a scenic 18 hole semi-private facility, beautifully de-signed to feature challenging water hazards on 9 dif-ferent holes, tree lined fairways and large bent grass greens. Par 70 over 6,000 yards from the blue tees, challenging enough for the experienced golf-er, yet friendly to the novice player, Lombard Glen is the perfect place for an enjoyable round of golf which makes it a great location for company

outings or any private function.

Owners Dave & Jean Sherman would like to offer a personal invitation to come out and enjoy our Weekly Nine & Dine featuring our own hand bat-tered Fish & Chips or weekly Chef Specials. Tee times @ Pro Shop 613-283-5318 or on line@ www. lombardglen.com.

Enjoy our Friendly Country Atmos-phere at Lombard Glen Golf & Coun-try Club. Thank You for Your Vote - It’s nice to know we’re doing something right!

Vitamin D on the HouseVitamin D on the HouseTHE SMART TAN CREED...

Moderate indoor tanning, for individuals who can develop a tan, is the smartest way to maximize the potential benefi ts of sun exposure while minimizing the potential risks associated with either too much or too little sunlight.

Tanning is not a sideline here!At the Bronze Bayou, we practice smart tanning. We believe that teaching people to avoid the sun and tanning beds may be making them more likely to burn when they do go outside for summer activities. Consider: Tanning is your body’s natural defence mechanism against sunburn and indoor tanners have activated this defense against burning, in a controlled environment; non-tanners are more vulnerable when they do go outdoors, even with their sunscreen. Fact: 90% of the Vitamin D in our body comes from UV exposure. It’s no wonder we have such a high rate of Vi-tamin D defi ciency. Our bodies are meant to have sunshine, as much as we are meant to consume water, eat food and exercise. Moderation is the key to a healthy lifestyle and teaching the youth of today, the proper way, can result in less cases of sun damage through overexposure, which usually happens with prolonged tanning outdoors. Let’s face it, we, as Canadians, ‘LOVE OUR SUMMER’! You cannot stop us from enjoying it! The Bronze Bayou is here to help and would like to thank all who have shown their support in the past and hopes to help many more enjoy the benefi ts of the Sunshine Vitamin. Feel free to pop in for more info, check out our specials and receive a free skin type analysis. Our studio is air-conditioned for your comfort, so come in and relax .... looking forward to seeing you!

THE BRONZE BAYOU TANNING STUDIOTHE BRONZE BAYOU TANNING STUDIODiamond Winner 2009/2010/2011

6 BECKWITH ST. S., SMITHS FALLS • 613-284-1947 AFFORDABLE

TANNING!

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Tom Pirie Motors appreciates their customers’ overwhelming support I am very pleased to have won the award and am grateful and touched that I was thought of.

I’ve been in business for 11 years. My business has been successful due to the overwhelming support from the community.

I feel that I have fair prices and I stand behind everything I sell. I believe I’m a fair business man and others do as well.

Tom Pirie Motors specializes in trucks, S.U.V.s and R.V.s and we have the best selection of trucks around.

We offer R.V. Parts and mobile repairs services from our licensed R.V. Techni-cian Cory Orr of Smiths Falls. We also offer full vehicle service by our li-censed mechanic Brain Day of Smiths Falls.

Why don’t you come in and see what we have to offer.

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Thank You, Smiths Falls! From Lanark Leeds Country Store

Complimentary8 oz. Artisan Coffee

with Ice Cream purchase.Offer Expires June 30, 2011

76 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls • 613-283-3438“More than a feed store!”

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Motor Sales“ A new concept in car sales”

Thank you for your support!Thank you for your support!

DiamondDiamondWinner:Winner:

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Thanks for voting Lanark Leeds Country Store “Best Ice Cream!”Lanark Leeds Country Store’s Scoop Shop has been in Business for fi ve years and, is located right across the street from the new arena in Smiths Falls.

Our Kawartha Dairy ice cream is made the old-fashioned way using 100% Canadian milk and cream. The best ingredients make the best ice cream.

Customers keep coming back for

the best tasting, quality ice cream around… and we don’t skimp on the portions!

Lanark Leeds Country Store is local family owned and operated by Mark and Joanne Schokking. Please drop by for a smile, a cone or a dish of your favorite fl avour.

We were so thrilled to be chosen as your favorite that our mascot cow may have just jumped over the moon!

www.rideaulumber.com

RIDEAU LUMBER (SMITHS FALLS) LTD.Locally owned and operated

58 Abbott St., Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1W5

Tel: 613-283-2211 • 1-800-890-0690

RIDEAU

STORE HOURS:Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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