Best of the Best - 2015 Ballot

2015

BALLOT MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! All paper and electronic ballots must be in by July 6th

Vote for me Your #1 Realtor!

17 Years Experience Call me to see why!

(269) 357-3525 Cell

juliecapron@cressyeverett.com • cressyeverett.com/juliecapron

1439 Oak St. • Niles, MI

Julie Capron REALTOR®, Broker Manager

2015

Who is the ‘Best of the Best?’

I

n today’s society it seems that mediocre is often considered “good enough.” At Leader Publications we do not feel that is acceptable and want to celebrate and recognize excellence.

Even better, the community has a chance to help us with this important initiative and have a voice through the 2015 Best of the Best reader’s choice awards. This annual competition allows readers to vote for the businesses that go above and beyond in more than 100 categories.

Have a favorite restaurant? Show them your support. Know a contractor who gets the job done right and on time, every time? Cast your vote for them. Think a local business deserves recognition for serving the community? Help ensure this effort does not go unrewarded.

It is easy to cast your votes and doesn’t cost anything. The rules are simple.

Fill out this ballot as completely as you can, then mail it or drop it off at either our Niles or Dowagiac offices.

Michiana’s Best Family Restaurant

TASTE-TESTED & VOTED THE

BEST!

Visit us and see why area residents contunially vote us the Best of the Best!

1915 South 11th St. • Niles, MI 49120

269-684-2112

www.primetableniles.com

Serving the Community for 43 years Visit Us at

473 E. Division Street • Dowagaic, MI Or take the virtual tour at

www.dafcu.net

Starting June 18, readers can also vote online by visiting www.leaderpub.com and clicking on the Contests tab at the top of the page.

The results will then be shared July 23 in Off The Water, July 26 in the Leader and online.

Why should you take the time to do this? Because local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and those who do a great job deserve to be recognized. It is a way for customers and citizens to really say thank you to the businesses that stand out.

We also hope you give special consideration to the sponsors of this ballot as they are businesses that are engaged in the process and strive for excellence.

Now is time for all of us to strike a blow against mediocrity and reward excellence in choosing the Best of the Best.

Michael Caldwell is the publisher of Leader Publications LLC. He can be reached at (269) 687-7700 or by email at mike.caldwell@leaderpub.com.

Hale’s Hardware, Inc.

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Serving Michigan & Indiana

VOTE

the Mother &

Daughter team

Mary Cooper an Nikki Bush fo d r #1 Realtor!

of

Best

Vegetarian Food

Like Us on Facebook

www.AladdinsEatery.com 317 W. University Drive, Mishawaka

574-272-2227 Thanks for voting us #1 Auto Repair 12 years in a row!

Mishawaka | Granger | South Bend | Niles

Family Serving Families with

Compassion & Care

West Woods of Niles is an 121 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Niles, Michigan. The facility is securely located on eighteen wooded acres just north of the Indiana state line; about four miles north of Notre Dame University.

West Woods has recently undergone extensive renovation and has received much praise for its warm, homelike atmosphere. Both private and semi-private rooms are offered with 24-hour licensed nursing care.

The facility also features large secure courtyard and patio areas complete with flower gardens and multiple areas to relax outdoors. In addition to in-house church services, scheduled as well as spontaneous activities occur daily to assist residents with socialization as well as having fun.

Take a tour and see why Michiana votes us Best of the Best in Retirement and Assisted Living Communities.

1211 State Line Road Niles, MI 49120

269.684.2810

The Only 5-Star Rated Facility in Niles

2015

Voting is June 22 - July 5 Only 1 ballot per person. Must vote in at least 10 categories to qualify Ballots must be postmarked or delivered to our office in Niles by

July 5th

or vote online at www.leaderpub.com or log onto www.facebook.com/leaderpub.com choose ‘contests’ to enter

Voting closes July 5th at Midnight!

Page may not be duplicated, only original ballots will be accepted.

Food & Drink

Best Live Music Venue:_____________________________

Education

Best Restaurant in

Best Local Fine Artist (include medium):

Best Teacher (include school):

Niles:__________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Dowagiac:______________________________________

Best Performing Arts Theatre:________________________

Best Local College:________________________________

Edwardsburg:___________________________________

Best Local Musician/Band:__________________________

Best Public Elementary School:______________________

Cassopolis:_____________________________________

Best Local D.J./ Radio Personality (include station):

Best Public Middle School:__________________________

St. Joe/Benton Harbor:____________________________

_______________________________________________

Best Public High School:____________________________

Harbor Country Michigan:__________________________

Best Local TV News Anchor:_________________________

South Bend:_____________________________________

Best Local Reporter:_______________________________

Lifestyle

Granger:_______________________________________

Best Meteorologist: ________________________________

Best Place to Worship:_____________________________

Mishawaka:_____________________________________ All of Michiana:__________________________________ Best Bakery:_____________________________________ Best Ice Cream:___________________________________ Best Dessert:_____________________________________ Best Burger:______________________________________ Best French Fries:_________________________________ Best Steak:______________________________________ Best Seafood:____________________________________ Best Wings:______________________________________ Best Pizza:_______________________________________ Best Sandwich:___________________________________

Medical & Health Services Best Medical Facility:_______________________________ Best Eye Care Provider:____________________________ Best Pharmacy:___________________________________ Best Women's Clinic:_______________________________ Best Dentist:_____________________________________ Best Doctor:______________________________________ Best Retirement, Assisted Living, Nursing Facility: _______________________________________________ Best Hearing Aid Center:____________________________ Best Cosmetic Surgery:_____________________________

Best Beach:______________________________________ Best Place to Fish:_________________________________ Best Golf Course:_________________________________ Best Place to Watch the Sunset:______________________ Best Place to Take a Hike:__________________________ Best Day Trip:____________________________________ Best Place to Bike:________________________________ Best Family Outing:________________________________ Best Place for People Watching:______________________ Best Campground:_________________________________ Best Seasonal Activity:_____________________________ Best Place to Work:________________________________

Best Vegetarian Food:______________________________

Services

Best Italian Food:__________________________________

Best Hair Stylist:__________________________________

Best Asian Food:__________________________________

Best Hair Salon:___________________________________

Retail Stores

Best Mexican Food:________________________________

Best Nail Salon:___________________________________

Best Grocery Store:________________________________

Best Breakfast:___________________________________

Best Fitness Center or Place to Work Out:

Best Consignment/Thrift Shop:_______________________

Best Lunch:______________________________________

_______________________________________________

Best Tire Store:___________________________________

Best Place for a Romantic Dinner Out:_________________

Best Spa/Massage Center:__________________________

Best Furniture/Home Decor Store:____________________

Best Brewery:____________________________________

Best Bank/Credit Union:____________________________

Best Women's Apparel Shop:________________________

Best Winery:_____________________________________

Best Auto Repair/Body Shop:________________________

Best Garden Center/Nursery:________________________

Best Cocktails:____________________________________

Best Place for an Oil Change:________________________

Best Liquor/Party Store:____________________________

Best Bar:________________________________________

Best Heating & Cooling Service:______________________

Best Florist Shop:_________________________________

Best Bartender (include name of establishment):

Best Realtor (Include name of office):

Best Farmers Market/Fruit Stand:_____________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Best Place to Buy Meat:____________________________

Best Server (include name of the establishment):

Best Landscaping Service:__________________________

Best Gift Boutique Shop:____________________________

_______________________________________________

Best Insurance Agency/Agent:_______________________

Best New Car Dealership:___________________________

Best Coffee:______________________________________

Best Veterinarian:_________________________________

Best Used Car Dealership:__________________________

Best Outdoor Dining:_______________________________

Best Pet Services/Groomer:_________________________

Best Motorcycle/ATV Dealer:________________________

Best Family Restaurant:____________________________

Best Plumber:____________________________________

Best Hunting & Fishing Store:________________________

Best Place to Buy Chocolate:________________________

Best Library:_____________________________________

Best Home Improvement Center/Lumber Yard:

Best Boss:_______________________________________

Best Funeral Service Provider:_______________________

_______________________________________________

Entertainment

Best Attorney:____________________________________

Best Gold & Coin/Pawn Shop:________________________

Best Movie Theatre:_______________________________

Best Contractor/Handyman:_________________________

Best Appliance Store:______________________________

Best Local Festival or Event:_________________________

Best Waste Removal:______________________________

Best Antique Store:________________________________

Name ____________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ City ______________________State ______________ Zip__________________________ Email_____________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________________________________

217 North 4th Street Niles, MI 49120

269-683-2100

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Vote Us Best of the Best!

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Sat. 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am-12 pm and 2 pm-6 pm Tuesday & Thursday 2-6 pm

60 East Main Street, Niles, MI 49120

269-683-5433

Other locations in Dowagiac and Berrien Springs.

Schedule an appointment online at www.adchiro.com

Walk-ins Welcome

Thanks for voting Shelton Farms BEST of the BEST 2014 • Farmer’s Market • Nursery • Meat/Poultry • Grocery Store Please vote for us again in 2015!

M-51 at Bell Road, Niles (269) 684-0190 Meat: 684-6850 • Wholesale: 684-3230

Serving the financial needs of Southwest Michigan for over 65 years.

Painted Gaits Farm’s

A Luxury All Suite, All-Inclusive 12,000 s q ft 4,000 sq ft outdoor pla y la p Pet Retreat r o o y ind area

area

Daycare with Boarding and Grooming

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BEST OF THE BEST

(888) 982-1400 | www.unitedfcu.com Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Lender. Equal Housing Lender.

Training Classes • Puppy Kindergarten • Beginning Obedience • Intermediate Obedience • Canine Good Citizen • Rally-O • Agility

A Quiet, Peaceful Place to Stay and Play

269-684-BUNK

(2865)

bunkandbiscuit.net 1740 W. Bertrand Road, Niles, MI

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Your #1 Place for Furniture and Home Decor!

Picker’s Paradise Antique Mall

Serving Michiana for 38 years!

Ash Rd.

Huge Selection of Treasures 2809 U.S. 33-M51 South • Niles, MI (269) 683-6644 • OPEN 10am-5pm Daily Vote Us Best Landscaping Business in Michiana again!

Redfield St.

19 10

N

19 miles from Niles

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The Inside Outlet, Inc.

1620 West Bristol Street, Elkhart • 574-262-0032

Mon.-Fri. 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM • Saturday 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Congratulations Class of 2015 Great Burgers, Hand-Carved Steaks Seafood & Tex-Mex Cuisine

• Property Maintenance & Lawncare • Landscaping • Irrigation & Fertilization

(269) 687-8845

www.maacpropertyservices.com

Year after year, quality ingredients & top-notch standards make us the Best Restaurant with the Best Pizza and Best Sandwich..plus so much more!

A local favorite since 1972!

4179 M-139 • St. Joseph, MI

269-429-2941

markiiirestaurant.com Mon-Thurs: Open at 3:30pm • Fri & Sat: Open at 11:30am • Closed Sunday

W ake ReserevT ations

Trust us to take care of the car your family rides in. We can repair everything from bumper to bumper

to keep your car running right.

WWW.PIZZATRANSIT.COM 215 E. Main St. • Niles •

684-6600

Dine In • Carryout • Delivery

When you say it with flowers, say it with ours.

East Main Gardens Florist

1521 E. Main St. • Niles, MI (269) 683-8000 • (800) 924-7525

www.EastMainGardensFlorist.com

Good people doing a quality repair at a fair price.

Reasonable Rates • Factory-Certified Parts Factory-Trained Technicians • All Work Guaranteed

10% parts discount for Veteran’s everyday!

Millin Automotive Repair 705 N 2nd St, Niles, MI 49120

(269) 684-8400

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THE

6 Best Reasons TO LIVE ON CAMPUS

Studies show that students who live on campus: Beckwith Hall is home to nearly 200 students from a diverse array of cultures and backgrounds.

Just minutes away from the shores of Lake Michigan, LMC’s campus is nestled among 260 wooded acres featuring a lake, jogging and cross country ski trails, athletic fields, and a wildlife sanctuary.

Are more likely to succeed in college and complete their degree Are more likely to maintain a higher grade point average Participate in more extracurricular activities, campus leadership, organizations, and activities

Gain enhanced self-confidence, public speaking ability, and self-reliance Build more meaningful relationships with faculty and staff members Are exposed to a wider range of ideas and cultures

HOW TO AVOID

having no friends...

GET YOUR

GAME ON! Seven intercollegiate athletic teams provide ample opportunities to show your Red Hawk Pride at home games just outside your front door

Hawk’s Nest Student Activity Center features an on-campus recreation area with dining, activity venues, and student lounge areas just steps away from Beckwith Hall

Fully-furnished suites are movein ready with beds, desks, couches, and chairs included

EAT, SHOP, AND BE

ENTERTAINED

La Cocina

Full kitchen in each suite includes refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher

Catch a flick at our 14-screen movie theater, see a live concert at LMC’s Mendel Center Mainstage, shop at both specialty stores and national, brand-name retailers just minutes away from campus

1-800-252-1562 lakemichigancollege.edu/live

Gathering spaces are designed for study groups or watching the giantscreen TV

If you haven’t considered financial aid because you think you won’t qualify, you should take another look

• 24/7 controlled, keypad access to Beckwith Hall.

Swipe card entrance key to each suite and secure bedroom entrances • Regular patrols by campus and community security personnel • Lighted parking areas close to entrances • On-site staff includes two full-time resident staff members and an RA on each floor