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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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:__________________________________________
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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:____________________________
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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:_____________________
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Best Place to Buy Meat:____________________________
Best Server (include name of the establishment):
Best Landscaping Service:__________________________
Best Gift Boutique Shop:____________________________
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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:_______________________
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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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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
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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.
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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