BALLOT MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! All paper and electronic ballots must be in by July 6th Our Family is Committed to Yours速 Choosing assisted living at an Emeritus Senior Living community will actually give you or your loved one greater independence. We offer peace of mind knowing that you or your loved one are nearby in a safe and comfortable senior living community.
(269) 684-9470 Brentwood at Niles 1147 S 3rd Street, Niles www.Emeritus.com
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2014 Best of the Best Ballot
Who do you think is ‘Best of the Best?’ By Michael Caldwell Just as America was built on the fundamental principle of democracy, so too is Leader Publication’s effort to find out who you — our readers — think is the “Best of the Best.” OK, so it may not be quite as important as the foundation of our great country, but that doesn’t make it any less exciting for area businesses. Our nation depends on an engaged and informed electorate. That same concept applies to our readers’ choice awards contest that kicks off this Friday. A long-standing tradition here at the newspaper, the “Best of the Best” is a great way for the newspaper, the business community and citizens to interact and engage in a conversation, so to speak, about who offers great customer service, who has brand recognition and who leads the way in the community. This special project highlights the top businesses each year, as nominated by readers and local citizens who think carefully about where and how they spend their hardearned dollars. Individuals vote for their favorite businesses in more than 100 different categories. But you have to ensure that your voice is heard! Perhaps the easiest way to vote is to visit our website at leaderpub.com and click on the Contests tab in the top
right corner of the home page. This will take you to the electronic ballot. For those who want to cast their votes the oldfashioned way simply pick up a copy of the paper ballot section in this weekend’s Leader or in the July 3 edition of Off The Water. Make sure you give special consideration to the advertisers who helped bring this promotional section to you. This commitment speaks volumes about how much they care about the community. Don’t wait too long because voting ends July 6. The results will be revealed in a special edition that will publish on July 24 in Off The Water and July 27 in the Leader. The rules are pretty simple. All ballots must be original. No duplicates will be accepted and only one ballot per person. Ballots must be postmarked or delivered to our office in Niles by July 6. So show your support for the great businesses here in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana by casting your vote for 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.
Comfort Eat Local.
Open Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm Closed Sunday Open until 8pm Wednesday nights through Labor Day, during the Bring it Kar Club Activities!
226 E. Main St., Niles 269-687-0880
& Care for seniors
West Woods of Niles is honored that we are annually recognized for our efforts of making our home a nice place to stay or live. The reason for our wonderful home is the loving and caring staff that works so hard to make our families, guests and friends feel reassured their love ones are being taken care.
West Woods of Niles Nursing Center 1211 State Line Road • Niles, MI 49120 269.684.2810 www.peplinskigroup.com
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2014 Best of the Best Ballot
Celebrating 45 years of industry knowledge and top notch customer service!
Thanks for voting Shelton Farms BEST of the BEST 2013 • Farmer’s Market • Nursery • Meat/Poultry Please vote for us again in 2014!
1914 S. 11th St. Niles, MI - BELLE PLAZA
M-51 at Bell Road, Niles (269) 684-0190 Meat: 684-6850 • Wholesale: 684-3230
www.insurancenilesmi.com
VOTE us the Best Auto Repair!
Always expect THE BEST with Clark’s
TRUSTED
LICENSED & INSURED …YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW Celebrating 30 Years!
WE DO IT ALL and we always do it for LE$$ Call or stop by today!
Michiana’s Largest NAPA Auto Care Center
Clark’s Service 1901 Oak Street Niles, MI 49120 269-683-8516
Vote before July 6th! When you say it with flowers, say it with ours!
Year after year, quality ingredients & top-notch standards make us the Best Restaurant with the Best Pizza and Best Sandwich..plus so much more!
Our artistic floral creations showcase bold & beautiful flowers for every occasion!
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1521 E. Main St. • Niles, MI (269) 683-8000 • (800) 924-7525
www.EastMainGardensFlorist.com
We have the appliance you want.
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JOHN FOX, OWNER Your Hometown
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Premier Store 56153 M51SearS South • Dowagiac
Sears of Dowagiac 269-782-1953 John Fox (owner)
WWW.PIZZATRANSIT.COM 215 E. Main St. • Niles •
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684-6600
Dine In • Carryout • Delivery
Voted Best Insurance Agency in Michiana Two Years Running! Scott L Stewart, Agent 2429 South 11th Street Niles, MI 49120 Bus: 269-683-2025 scott.stewart.lj2u@statefarm.com
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Having me as your agent means having a real person there to help you when you need it. So when accidents happen, you have someone you can trust to get the job done right, and right away.
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Best Lunch: _____________________________________ Best Place for a Romantic Dinner Out: ________________ Best Microbrewery: _______________________________ Best Winery: ____________________________________ Best Cocktails: ___________________________________ Best Bar: _______________________________________ Best Bartender (include name of establishment): ________ Best Server (include name of the establishment): ________ Best Coffee: _____________________________________ Best Outdoor Dining: ______________________________ Best Family Restaurant: ___________________________ Entertainment Best Movie Theatre: ______________________________ Best Local Festival or Event: ________________________ Best Live Music Venue: ____________________________ Best Local Artist (include medium): ___________________ Best Local Band: _________________________________ Best Local D.J./ Radio Personality (include station): ______ Best Local TV News Anchor: ________________________ Best Local Reporter: ______________________________ Medical & Health Services Best Medical Facility: ______________________________ Best Eye Care Provider: ___________________________ Best Pharmacy: __________________________________ Best Women's Clinic: ______________________________ Best Dentist: ____________________________________ Best Doctor: _____________________________________ Best Retirement or Assisted Living Community: _________ Best Hearing Aid Center: ___________________________
Lifestyle Best Place to Worship: ____________________________ 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 Summer Camp: ______________________________
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Retail Stores Best Grocery Store: _______________________________ Best Consignment Shop: ___________________________ Best Tire Store: __________________________________ Best Furniture/Home Decor Store: ___________________ Best Woman's Apparel Shop: _______________________ Best Garden Center/Nursery: _______________________ Best Liquor/Party Store: ___________________________ Best Florist Shop: ________________________________ Best Farmers Market/Fruit Stand: ____________________ Best Place to Buy Meat: ___________________________ Best Gift Boutique Shop: ___________________________ Best New Car Dealership: __________________________ Best Used Car Dealership: _________________________ Best Motorcycle Dealer: ___________________________ Best Hunting & Fishing Store: _______________________ Best Home Improvement Center/Lumber Yard: _________ Best Gold & Coin Shop:____________________________ Best Home Fushinshing:___________________________ Best Antique Store:_______________________________
Name ________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ City ______________________State ______________ Zip ______________ Email _________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________
Only 1 ballot per person. Ballots must be postmarked or delivered to our office in Niles by
July 6th
or vote online at www.leaderpub.com
or log onto www.facebook.com/leaderpub.com choose contests to enter
Voting closes July 6th at Midnight!
Education Best Teacher (include school): ______________________ Best Local College: _______________________________ Best Public Elementary School: _____________________ Best Public Middle School: _________________________ Best Public High School: ___________________________
Services Best Hair Salon:__________________________________ Best Fitness Center or Place to Work Out: _____________ Best Spa/Massage Center: _________________________ Best Bank/Credit Union: ___________________________ Best Auto Repair/Body Shop: _______________________ Best Place for an Oil Change: _______________________ Best Heating & Cooling Service: _____________________ Best Realtor (Include name of office): _________________ Best Landscaping Service: _________________________ Best Insurance Agency:____________________________ Best Veterinarian: ________________________________ Best Pet Services/Groomer: ________________________ Best Plumber: ___________________________________ Best Library: ____________________________________ Best Funeral Service Provider: ______________________ Best Attorney: ___________________________________ Best Contractor:__________________________________ Best Waste Removal: _____________________________
Page may not be duplicated, only original ballots will be accepted.
Food & Drink Best Restaurant in Niles: __________________________________________ Dowagiac: ______________________________________ Edwardsburg: ___________________________________ Cassopolis: _____________________________________ St. Joe/Benton Harbor: ____________________________ Harbor Country Michigan: __________________________ South Bend: _____________________________________ Granger: _______________________________________ Mishawaka: _____________________________________ All of Michiana: __________________________________ Best Ice Cream: __________________________________ Best Dessert: ____________________________________ Best Burger:_____________________________________ Best French Fries: ________________________________ Best Steak: _____________________________________ Best Seafood: ___________________________________ Best Wings: _____________________________________ Best Pizza:______________________________________ Best Sandwich: __________________________________ Best Vegetarian Food: _____________________________ Best Italian Food:_________________________________ Best Asian Food: _________________________________ Best Mexican Food: _______________________________ Best Breakfast: __________________________________
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2014 Best of the Best Ballot
Vote Us Best Landscaping Business in Michiana again!
Thank you for 5 great years! Niles Styles, big town fashion at small town prices, we’ve got the styles and prices to keep you looking great all season long. And with ridiculously great sales all Summer long, we’ll keep you looking your Best of the Best, for less! Specializing in “Made in the USA” clothing.
• Property Maintenance & Lawncare • Landscaping • Irrigation & Fertilization
(269) 687-8845
www.maacpropertyservices.com
269.684.8484 224 E. Main St • Niles, MI www.nilesstyles.com
Wed-Thurs-Fri: 11am-5pm Sat 11am-3pm Closed Sun-Mon-Tues
Michiana’s Best Family Restaurant A Luxury All Suite, All-Inclusive Pet Retreat
New re Day Caty Facilien!
TASTE - TESTED & VOTED THE
BEST!
Visit us and see why area residents contunially vote us the Best of the Best!
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1740 W. Bertrand Road, Niles, MI 269-684-BUNK • www.BunkandBiscuit.net
1915 South 11th St. • Niles, MI 49120
269-684-2112
www.primetableniles.com
Watch for the Best of the Best Results!
Published in Off The Water on July 24 and The Leader on July 27
BEST MUSIC BEST DJs BEST RADIO STATION IN MICHIANA!
925 N. 5th Street • Niles, MI 269-683-4343 • www.wsmkradio.com
Most authentic BBQ in Michiana!
Serving the Community for 42 years
Visit Us at
473 E. Division Street • Dowagaic, MI
Pulled Pork • ribs • brisket
Or take the virtual tour at
33331 US 12 • nileS, mi
www.dafcu.net
carryoUt or dine-in • catering available (Corner U.S. 12 & Bell Road)
269-262-4956
www.prizedpigbbq.com
Leader Publications
2014 Best of the Best Ballot
2013 Winner for
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST! Thank you for your continuing support!
54533 Terrace Lane, South Bend 574-876-6695 Massage at Amoré Day Spa
Online Booking Available
www.davids-hands.com
2 Ways to Vote! Online or Ballot!
5 Weekly Newspapers Cassopolis Vigilant, Edwardsburg Argus, Off The Water, East Zone Leader, West Zone Leader
2 Daily Newspapers Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News
60,000 Readers every week Leader Publications 217 North 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120 • (269) 683-2100 • www.leaderpub.com
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2014 Best of the Best Ballot
Leader Publications
It’s that time of year again...
Don’t forget to vote! st e B e h t or f h c t a in W S t L u S re t s e B 24 e y l u J of th n ro e t a 7 W 2 e y h l t u f J f O on r e d a e eL h t d n a
There are 2 ways to vote: 1. Fill out the paper ballot found inside this issue.
Drop it off or mail it to Leader Publications 217 N. Fourth Street, Niles, MI 49120
2. Go to leaderpub.com and click on contests to vote online. All votes and ballots must be in by July 6