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2025 Rush County Readers' Choice Voting Ballot
PEOPLE/BUSINESS
1.
Best volunteer for the community
Brian Sheehan
Carol Yeend
Joe Ratz
Bill Worrell - RMH
Vicky Young
2.
Best educator
Tyler Benson - Arlington
Blair Orme
Keith Pevin
3.
Best coach
Melissa Marlow
Kerry Brown
Jimmy Tush
Isaac Sliger
Tanner Hedrick
4.
Best photographer
Charlie & Rea
Kayla Doyle
McGowan Designs
Donna Branson - A Shutter in Time
5.
Best politician
Brian Sheehan
Mike Pavey
Ron Gardner
6.
Best minister
Father James Brockmeier
Jim Coyle
Rev. Jeremy Wood
Chip West
Jeff Edwards
7.
Best insurance
Dusty Flannery - State Farm
French Insurance
Payne Insurance
Alan Niehoff - Farm Bureau Ins.
Dryer Insurance
8.
Best firefighter
Steve Cain
Luke Frank
Mike Justice
Mike Tames
9.
Best law enforcement officer
Randy Meek
Allen Rice
Brent Campbell
Craig Tucker, Chief
Alex Shaver
10.
Best real estate agent
Anna Yazel
Julie Dragoo
Tim Yazel
Jaime Moore
11.
Best landscaper
Vogels Landscaping
Mike Tames
QPR Landscaping
Matt Hedrick
12.
Best carpenter
M & W Construction
Nathan Cline
Doug Corn
Albert Schwartz - A. Schwartz Const.
Steven Boyer
13.
Best heating & air conditioning
Beard Heating & Cooling
Jake's Heating, Air & Plumbing
Koors Heating & Cooling
Marlatt Heating & Cooling
Andrew Woods - RMH
14.
Best waiter/waitress/where
Alisha Thomas - The Elks
Will Ervin - El Reparo
Tracy Isgrigg - Justrite
Jennifer Flannery - Pizza King
Amy Morton - Justrite
15.
Best bartender
Lisa Seaborn - Eagles
Claire Cull
16.
Best accountant
Ashley Stiers
Kelly Kennedy
Jame Smiley
Debbie Ripberger
Larry Stout
17.
Best tax preparer
Ashley Stiers
Larry Stout
Matt Davis
Deborah Ripberger
H & R Block
18.
Best investment broker
Devin Niehoff
Edward Jones
19.
Best lawyer/attorney
Leigh Morning
Grant Reeves
Robert Gulde - Clarkson & Gulde
Geoff Wesling
Paul Barada Jr.
20.
Best barbershop/barber
Norm's Barber Shop
Stephanie Owen
Aimee Bowles - Aimee's Beauty Salon
Mary Kate Gardner
Bryan - Bryan's Barber Shop
21.
Best hairstylist/salon
Karen Leisure
Stephanie Owen
Debbie Horsnby - Shampoo Bowl
Nichole Williams - Hair By Me
Nicky Himes - Illusions
Pam Duncan
22.
Best nail tech/salon
Bobette Miller
Baylie Spurlock
Mary Kate Gardner
Illusions Day Spa
D & D Nails
23.
Best doctor
Dr. Tia Morrell
Dr. Russell Daugherty - RMH
Dr. Brian Ruley - RMH
Dr. Jonathan LeSar
Dr. Kedo - RMH Pediatrics
24.
Best optometrist
Dr. Craig Fenimore - 20/20 Vision
Dr. Brown - Midwest Eye Consultants
Dr. Steve Sickbert
Dr. Yaryan - Yaryan Eye Care
25.
Best nurse
Jackie Makofka
Jennifer Brown - RMH
Stephanie Hedrick - RMH
Kylie Frank - RMH
26.
Best dentist
Dr. AJ Winters
Dr. Jessica Vogel
Dr. John Wiles
Dr. Mary Beth Sheehan
Dr. Randy Young
27.
Best podiatrist
Dr. LeSar
28.
Best veterinarian
Dr. Susan Powers
Dr. Rob Jackman - Jackman's Animal Clinic
Dr. Doug Sweikart - Buck Creek
Dr. Kayla Baird - Jackman's Animal Clinic
29.
Best hygienist
Rushville Family Dental
Ashley Harpring
Judy Neuman Eckstein - Supberb Smiles
Christin Boyer
30.
Best interior decorator
Paul Fowler
31.
Best painter
Chad Yazel
K & B Painting
Jim Fallis
Kevin Meiseinholder
32.
Best plumber/where
Dewey Grocox
Jake's Heating, Air & Plumbing
Beard Heating & Cooling
Nathan Cline - RMH
Andrew Woods
33.
Best mechanic
Bill Weidner - Hubler Auto
Olin Durbin - The Car Clinic
Dwight Carpenter
Chris Durbin - The Car Clinic
Darren Hoeing - Durbin's
34.
Best electrician
Jim Wainwright
Rosefeld Electric
Jim Jones
Steve Cain - Unlimited Electric
Jason Jones - RMH
35.
Best pharmacist/where
Greg Pratt - RMH
Amber Myers - CVS
Dylan Marlatt - RMH
Amanda Garza - RMH
36.
Best childcare/daycare facility
Mary Abrams
Lexi Hamer
A Place to Grow
Carrie Poole - Happy Days
Little Stars Learning Academy
37.
Best chiropractor
Dr. James Todd
Dr. Darren Wallace
38.
Best preschool
Little Stars Learning Academy
St. Mary's School
A Place to Grow
My Bright Beginnings
39.
Best cellular phone service
AT&T
Xfinity
Verizon
TMobile
40.
Best welder
Naylor Welding
Eric Amos
Jordan Manning
Bruce Davis
Webb Welding
41.
Best public relations
Brian Sheehan
Drew Hahn
Julie Dragoo - RMH
Mary Frances Friedl - RMH
Amanda Lovins - RMH
42.
Best new business
RMH Hometown Pharmacy
Chocolate Cafe
Jack's Donuts
RMH Milroy Primary Care
43.
Best church
Center Christian Church
Plum Creek Christian Church
Rushville Church of Christ
St. Mary's Catholic Church
First Southern Baptist Church
44.
Best massage therapist
Megan Tucker
Glenda Konradi
45.
Best hearing center
Audible Hearing
Audiology & Associates
46.
Best musician
Marvin Rees
Chris Land
Lindsay Flannery
47.
Best health practice
RMH Walk In Care
RMH Specialists
Rush Memorial Hospital
RMH Behavioral and Mental Health
RMH Cancer Center
RMH Healthcare Associates
RMH - Milroy Primary Care
48.
Best nurse practioner
Amber Hill - RMH
Joyce Geis - RMH
Leah Freeman
Jill Garreth - RMH
Melinda Miller - Milroy Primary Care
49.
Best community speaker
Deb Hummel
Robert Gulde
Brad Smith - CEO RMH
50.
Best reception hall
201 Building
Elks
The Hideaway
Root Building
Knights of Columbus
51.
Best tractor/diesel mechanic
Greg Lemmons
Laker Implements
52.
Best counselor
Tiffany Scott - Centerstone
Susan Eakins - RMH
Mandy Jackman
Stephanie Owens
Kathy Martin - RMH
53.
Best sports snnouncer
Chris May
Ron Wilson
John Wilson
Paul Nichols
54.
Best funeral home
Todd Funeral Home
Moster's Mortuary
55.
Best funeral home director
Ann Moster
56.
Best crop insurance provider
Farm Credit Mid-America
57.
Best rehabilitation center
RMH Therapy Department
58.
Best EMT/paramedic
Kyle Adams - RMH
Eric Lower - RMH
RHM Lifeline Hospital Staff
Russell Bridges - RMH
59.
Best nursing home
Flatrock River Lodge
60.
Best dental assistant
Rachel - Rushville Family Dental
61.
Best respiratory therapist
David Wood
Other (please specify)
62.
Best event manager
Julie Dragoo - RMH Foundation
Other (please specify)