Best of Madison County 2010
Winners & finalists
PEOPLE
Bartender
Winner: Rick Portwood, Applebee’s
Phyllis Boerner, Hoosier Park
Matt Conner, Red Lobster
Caleb Cox, Kroakerheads
Brandon Masters, Montana Mike’s
Coach
Winner: Brent Brobston, Frankton
John Branson, YMCA
Carth Cone, Alexandria
Jim Hostetler, Highland
Cary House, Highland
Dentist
Winner: John Frazier
Mark Fulton
Carey McLaughlin
Howard Mohler
Garry Smith
Doctor
Winner: John Woodall
David Beahm
Salah Elsaharty
Scott Green
Mark Stinson
Electrician
Winner: Mike Delong
Brian Fuller
West Electric
Nugent Electric
Hairdresser
Winner: Terri Edwards, Terri’s Trend Cutters
Missy Fox, Terri’s Trend Cutters
Brandy Kerr, The Clip Zone
Rachel Mills, Medusa
J.B. Shelton, The Clip Zone
Landscaper
Winner: Larry Walters, L&J;
Chad Clevenger, Top Cut
Drinkut’s Landscaping
Rose’s
Welsh Landscape Co.
Lawyer
Winner: Zaki Ali
Paul Baylor
John Reeder
Jack Shearer
Bryan Williams
Nurse
Winner: Ebony Silver
Kathy Kelich
Mary McPhaul
Jo Walker
Jenny Wilson
Plumber
Winner: Roby’s
Cunningham Plumbing
Delmolino Plumbing
Brent Huffman
Royal Flush
Real Estate Agent
Winner: Jada Sparks, Carpenter Realtors
Dorothy Stottlemyer, Carpenter Realtors
Ben Jones, Jones Realty
Julayne Myers, Dyer Real Estate
Nicki Ross, Century 21 Wood Ross & Sharp Realtors
Server/Waiter/Waitress
Winner: Frederick Rayford, Ponderosa
Brittney Lawrence, Montana Mike’s
Beth Short, Bob Evans
Clemente Aguerre, Real Hacienda
Beverly Gabbard, The Toast
Spiritual Leader
Winner: Chris Mishler, The Bridge
Jim Lyon, Madison Park Church of God
Roy Norville
Bob Bell, Bethany Christian Church
Robert Terry, Arrow Heights Community Church of God
Teacher/Educator
Winner: Jim Hostetler, Highland High School
Dave Jack, Highland High School
Cristy Maidlow, Anderson Elementary School
Matt Boles, Frankton High School
Paual Simmons, Elwood High School
Bachelor
Winner: Rob Steffan
Paul Baylor
Ryan Broderick
Chad Castor
Brad Compton
Bachelorette
Winner: Jill McQueary
Kim Builta
Brittany Lawrence
Amy Whitler
Lindsey Zirkelbach
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March 1, 2010
Best of Madison County 2010: People
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Bartender: Secret to success is loyalty
ANDERSON, Ind. — When the real estate market tanked, Rick Portwood turned to the thing he knew best — bartending. The decision paid off as Portwood was chosen as the best bartender in Madison County in The Herald Bulletin’s Best of Madison County contest.
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Bachelor: Steffan dreams of marriage
ANDERSON, Ind. — Car salesman Rob Steffan considers himself a well-rounded man. The 48-year-old has a good job at Myers Autoworld, owns a home in Anderson’s historic district and likes to golf, read and cook. He also never has been married. Steffan was voted Madison County’s Best Bachelor in The Herald Bulletin’s annual public poll. “It’s thrilling,” he said. “I’m flattered. I think a lot of my votes have come from people I’ve met while working (at Myers).”
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Romantic dinner: The Nile is personal, relaxing
ANDERSON, Ind. – Being named the Best Romantic Dinner isn’t a surprise to The Nile Restaurant because they’ve been awarded many times for their one-on-one service and unique cuisine, said the owner’s husband Samir Naby. “We’ve been one of the best three restaurants in Anderson,” he said. “I think it is neat.” Naby said his wife, Angele Naby, opened the Mediterranean restaurant more than 20 years ago to provide Hoosiers with a piece of their home.
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Repair shop: Service beyond expectations
ANDERSON, Ind. — Darin Tobias knows his customers can get tires anywhere. It takes more than a set of rubber radials to generate repeat business. As owner of Hadsell Tire, Tobias knows that attention to detail makes all the difference. “Everybody has a price, you can buy price everywhere,” Tobias said. “We go above and beyond.”
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Bachelorette: Jill McQueary calls selection humbling
ANDERSON, Ind. — Jill McQueary’s selection as Madison County’s Best Bachelorette surprised her, but not so much her friends who nominated her. “They’re my cheerleaders,” McQueary said. Missy Fox was among those friends leading the cheers for McQueary. “I want her to find a good man. She needs and deserves a good man in her life,” said Fox, McQueary’s hairstylist and friend since middle school.
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Best of Madison County 2010: Automotive
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Best of Madison County 2010: Social
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Best of Madison County 2010: People
Winners and finalists from the Best of Madison County 2010 survey, according to the readers of The Herald Bulletin. People includes bartender, coach, dentist, doctor, electrician, hairdresser, landscaper, lawyer, nurse, plumber, real estate agent, server/waiter/waitress, spiritual leader, teacher/educator, bachelor, bachelorette.
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