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By Michael Caldwell

he votes have been cast. The results have been tallied.

Nothing is left to do now but present the awards.

Leader Publications’ 2014 Best of the Best readers’ choice awards highlights the top businesses in our communities in perhaps the most meaningful way possible: As nominated by you — our readers and citizens — through taking the time to show you care about the community by allowing your voices to be heard.

Thousands of votes were cast for favorite businesses in more than 100 different categories. You will see some familiar names and some new ones as well.

We applaud all those businesses that are recognized in this distinguished contest.

For all of the businesses recognized on this list customer service and satisfaction is paramount. They work hard to achieve it and are exemplary corporate citizens.

Many of the races were close, often with just a few votes separating first from third place. The top 10 in terms of overall votes was a veritable Who’s Who of the region.

The Wonderland Theater received the most overall votes with 135 in the category of Best Movie Theater.

Pizza Transit received the 2nd most with 62 in Best Pizza. Wing’s Etc. grabbed the 3rd most with 59 for Best Wings. El Amigo Pepe was 4th with 51 for Best Mexican Restaurant. Local grocery stores fared well with Martin’s 5th with 50 votes in Best Grocery S t o r e a n d S h e l t o n ’s getting 49 votes for Best Farmers Market, earning sixth place for total votes.

Lowery’s finished in 7 th place with 44 votes for Best Meat Market. The NilesBuchanan YMCA got 43 votes for Best Fitness Center to finish in 8th place. The Niles Library got 41 votes in its category for the 9th most votes.

Tied for 10th place — 40 each — were Zeke’s for Best Restaurant in Dowagiac and Silver Beach for Best Beach.

The most important thing to take away is that there are no losers. Anyone recognized in the Best of the Best readers’ choice awards is doing lots of things right and customers are noticing. Keep up the good work.

So, without further ado (drum roll please) … here are your 2014 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.

Thank You

for making United Federal Credit Union your local choice.

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Auto Loans • Mortgage Loans • Home Equity Loans Branches in Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Buchanan, Niles, St. Joseph, and Stevensville.

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FOOD & DRINK

Best Restaurant in Michiana

Best Seafood Restaurant

Pizza Transit

Red Lobster

Second Place: Tasty Twirl Third Place: Lindy’s ________________

Second Place: Olfactory Hue Prized Pig Temper Grille ________________

Second Place: Bonefish Grill Third Place: Players Bar ________________

Best Restaurant in Dowagiac

Best Restaurant in Mishawaka

Best Restaurant in Cassopolis

Broadway Café

Best Italian Restaurant

Papa Vino’s Zeke’s

Cheddars

Second Place: Woodfire Third Place: Wounded Minnow ________________

Second Place: Papa Vino Third Place: Famous Dave’s, Red Lobster ________________

Best Restaurant in Edwardsburg

Second Place: Olive Garden Third Place: Pete’s Patio ________________ Best Place for a Romantic Dinner Out

Best Restaurant in Niles

Carriage House Lunker’s Second Place: Fat Cam’s Third Place: Maple Café ________________ Best Restaurant in Granger

Eddie’s Steak Second Place: Uptown Kitchen Third Place: Temper Grille ________________ Best Restaurant in Harbor Country

Prime Table Second Place: Pizza Transit Third Place: Prized Pig ________________ Best Restaurant in South Bend

LaSalle Grill Second Place: Café Navvare Third Place: Carriage House Dining Fiddler’s Hearth ________________ Best Restaurant in St. Joseph / Benton Harbor

Grand Mere Inn Second Place: Redamak’s Third Place: The Stray Dog

Second Place: Café Navarre Third Place: Emporium, Pizza Transit Players Bar, Tabor Hill ________________ Best Dessert

Yesterday’s Second Place: Dairy Queen Third Place: Hacienda Olfactory Hue ________________ Best Wings

Wings Etc. Silver Beach Pizza Second Place: Clementine’s Third Place: Schu’s

Second Place: Buffalo Wild Wings, Jay’s Lounge, Pizza Transit

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Best of the Best • July 2014 Best Asian Restaurant

Best Winery

Best Family Restaurant

Ho Ping Garden

Round Barn

Prime Table

Second Place: Hot Wok Third Place: Soho Japanese Bistro ________________

Second Place: Tabor Hill Third Place: Lemon Creek ________________

Second Place: Pizza Transit Third Place: Bucktown Tap, Home Plate ________________

Best Mexican Restaurant

Best French Fries

Best Outdoor Dining

El Amigo Pepe

Five Guys

Fat Cam’s

Second Place: Hacienda Third Place: La Esperanza ________________

Second Place: McDonalds Third Place: Hot Dogs + Players Bar Steak & Shake The Tavern ________________

Second Place: Bucktown Tap Third Place: Jay’s Lounge ________________

Best Sandwich

Massimo’s Backside Bar

Best Steakhouse

Eddie’s Steakhouse Second Place: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Third Place: Logan’s Roadhouse ________________

Subway

Best Bar

Second Place: Jay’s Lounge Third Place: Bucktown Tap ________________

Best Vegetarian Restaurant

Second Place: Pizza Transit Third Place: Mancino’s ________________

Best Bartender

Olfactory Hue

Best Breakfast

Paul Wregglesworth @ Massimo’s

Second Place: Aladdin’s, Chipotle, Olive Garden ________________ Best Microbrewery

Greenbush Second Place: Evil Czech Third Place: Barehands ________________ Best Coffee

Brew Ha Ha Second Place: Starbucks Third Place: Union Coffee House ________________

Rise & Shine Second Place: Prime Table Third Place: Hob Nob ________________ Best Cocktails

Players Bar Second Place: Bar Louie Fat Cam’s Jay’s Lounge Journeyman Distillery ________________ Best Ice Cream

Best Burger

Second Place: Kate Horne @ Fat Cam’s Third Place: Bree Boomer @ Players Bar Wynter @ The Nugget Anna Martin @ Jay’s Lounge Sarah Martin @ Jay’s Lounge Erin Small @ Jay’s Lounge ________________ Best Server

Jennifer Cowsert @ Players Second Place: Deborah Hunter @ Yesterday’s Third Place: Sarah Martin @ Jay’s Sand Gentry @ Pete’s Patio Jane @ Fat Cam’s Alexis Wacker @ Pizza Transit

ENTERTAINMENT Best Movie Theater

Dairy Queen The Tavern Second Place: Five Guys Third Place: Olfactory Hue ________________

Second Place: Kilwin’s Third Place: Ritter’s ________________ Best Lunch

Wonderland Cinema Second Place: Movies 14, Showplace 16 ________________ Best DJ / Radio Personality

Best Pizza

Olfactory Hue Pizza Transit Second Place: Milano’s Third Place: Pete’s Patio

Second Place: Pizza Transit Third Place: Players Bar Rise & Shine

DJ MIA @ WSMK Second Place: Cody & Deb @ B100 Third Place: Rob @ U93, Artemis @ U93

Best of the Best • July 2014 5 Best Local Festival or Event

Second Place: Kristen Bien Third Place: Abbey Weppler ________________

Best Doctor

Apple Festival

Best Local Artist

Dr. Toby Mitchell

Second Place: Niles Bluegrass Festival, Hunter Ice Festival ________________

Second Place: Dr. Howard Third Place: Dr. Paul Detrisac ________________

John Lidecker

Best Music Venue

Second Place: Levi Smith Third Place: Ed Bagatini ________________

Best Dentist

Massimo’s

Best Local Band

Dr. Ellen Wyant

Second Place: Riverfront Park Third Place: Cheers, Jay’s Lounge ________________

All My Sins Remembered

Best Local Reporter

Best Pharmacy

Second Place: Attention Deficit Third Place: Half Fiction

MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES

Craig Haupert Second Place: Kristen Bein Third Place: Kelly Stopazinski ________________ Best TV Anchor

Second Place: Dr. Gourlay Third Place: Dr. Beckermeyer ________________

Walgreens Second Place: Martin’s Third Place: Rite Aid ________________

Best Medical Facility

Best Hearing Aid Center

Clear Choice Chiropractic

Cindy Ward

Second Place: Memorial Hospital Third Place: Lakeland HealthCare

Harrington Professional Hearing

Thank you for your votes, Michiana!

Voted Among The Best Pre-Owned Dealers!

We value your trust and confidence and sincerely appreciate your loyalty to our business.

Thank you for choosing Pure Rituals.

Always an Expansive Selection

We pride ourselves on finding the right car for our customers

Best of the Best.

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Tapas ~ Wine Bar ~ Attitude

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32 years

5 years

8 years

4 years

Gary Struble

John Patrick Don Decker Rosenogle Brown

11 years 12 years

Matt Beckett

Greg Slabach

15 years 17 years

Travis Oiler

Greg Baker

9 years

6 years

James Logan

Don Johnson

920 N. Napanee St., Elkhart

Call 574-264-1174 Open Monday-Saturday • Closed Sunday

Welcome! Welcome!

Freddy Jack Mellott Flemming

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Thank You!

West Woods of Niles would like to thank everyone who voted for us. West Woods of Niles is honored that we have been recognized for our efforts of making our home a nice place to live or to recover. We have recently remodeled a majority of our home and expanded our Physical Therapy area. Please come visit us and see our new look. Although the inside looks really nice, it is the thoughtful and caring staff that makes our home so wonderful. So again thank you Niles Community for your continued support.

Second Place: Acoustic Audio, Beltone Dr. Campbell, West Michigan Hearing ________________

Second Place: West Woods of Niles Third Place: Riveridge Manor

SERVICES

Best Women’s Clinic

Best Spa / Massage Center

Chad Culver, Administrator

West Woods of Niles Nursing Center 1211 State Line Road • Niles, MI 49120 269.684.2810 • www.peplinskigroup.com

Thank you for many years of making us the Best!

OBGYN Associates of Northern Indiana

Tranquility Mist

Second Place: Niles Pregnancy Care Center St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Michiana Obstetrics & Gynecology Southwestern Medical Clinic PCWomen’s Specialties

Second Place: Clear Choice Third Place: Inner Journey, David’s Hands ________________ Best Hair Salon

Best Eye Care Provider

1914 S. 11th St. Niles, MI - BELLE PLAZA

Pure Rituals

www.insurancenilesmi.com

Great Lakes Eye Care

Second Place: Salon Nouveau Third Place: Vixen Hair Studio ________________

Second Place: Niles Vision Clinic Third Place: Michiana Eye Center ________________

Eat Local.

Best Auto Repair/Body Shop

Best Retirement or Assisted Living Community

Open Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm Closed Sunday

Millin Automotive

Many thanks to our community for voting us the Best!

226 E. Main St., Niles 269-687-0880

Thank You for Voting us The Best!

Licensed & Insured

General contractor specializing in home remodeling.

• Kitchens • Baths

• Decks • Roofing

Second Place: Marsh Auto Repair Third Place: Zolman’s Tire & Auto

Brentwood at Niles

• Siding • Windows & More!

Serving Southwest Michigan & Northern Indiana

(574) 339-9033 epicbldrs@gmail.com

South Haven

St. Joseph, MI

, MI

Thank You for Voting Us the Best!

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500 Phoenix St., South Haven, MI 1235 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI 269-637-4755 269-983-0990 Menu & hours for both of our locations at www.ohmydarling.com

VOTED BEST OF THE BEST FOR HEARING SERVICE!

MK CONSTRUCTION

Thank You! OUR PLEDGE TO YOU Our family serving yours since 1957. Locally owned and operated.

“You will hear the difference”

• THE BEST QUALITY! • THE BEST SERVICE! • THE BEST PRICE!

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We also install Metal Roofing, Siding and More.

Pole Barn & Other Garages Specialist Over 25 Years Experience • Licensed We do any part of a Pole Barn you don’t want to do Contact Michael N. Knepple at 269-476-9777 Post Frame Specialist. www.mikeknepplebuilders.com

808 S. Michigan

574-287-7221 1-800-288-7221

Goshen • Three Rivers

CALL US TO SCHEDULE A FREE HEARING SCREENING!

Best of the Best • July 2014 7 Best Place for an Oil Change

Best Realtor

Millin Automotive

Mark Skene Julie Capron Deb Floor Chris Moore Tammy Anders

Second Place: Sparkle Quik Lube Third Place: Marsh Auto Repair Pete’s Southside Marathon ________________

________________ Best Financial Institution

Best Fitness Center or Place to Work Out

YMCA

Thank you for your support!

United Federal Credit Union

Second Place: Anytime Fitness Third Place: Fitness Industry ________________

Second Place: Fifth Third Bank Third Place: Honor Credit Union ________________ Best Landscaping Service

Best Heating & Cooling Service

Robert’s Service Company

MACC Property Service

Second Place: Wilson Heating & Air Conditioning Third Place: Michiana Heating & Air Conditioning

Second Place: Owens Lawn Care Third Place: AmeriGreen

Customer Service • Quality • Selection • Fair Pricing

Christos Coin & Jewelry Monday-Friday 9am-5pm • Saturday 9am-2:30pm 433 N. Dixie Way, South Bend (574) 247-1818 1802 E. US 20, Michigan City (219) 814-4333

www.christoscoins.com

Thank you for 93 years of community support!

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

www.EastMainGardensFlorist.com Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Come to the Professionals!

1441 Oak Street, Niles, MI 49120 • 269-684-5030

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

We’ve Done It Again!

Thank you for voting us #1

BEST Restaurant in Michiana!

BEST Pizza And voting us Top 3 in BEST Wings BEST Lunch BEST Romantic Dinner BEST Server BEST Family Restaurant BEST Sandwich BEST Restaurant in Niles!

We couldn’t have done it without the support of our super cool customers!

684-6600 215 E. Main St•Niles, MI

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Thank you for voting us the Best Gold & Coin

Deb Floor 269-362-2599 www.irephomes.com

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

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Best of the Best • July 2014

Thank You for voting Shelton Farms BEST of the BEST 2014

Farmer’s Market Nursery Meat/Poultry Grocery

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

Best Insurance Agency

Best Attorney

Hagen Insurance - Meemic

William Landgraf

Second Place: State Farm - Scott Stewart Third Place: AAA - Tom Rasler ________________

Second Place: Jim Mollison Third Place: Mitt Drew ________________

Best Funeral Service Provider

Best Pet Services/ Groomer

Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Shampoochie Dog Salon

Dining and Sunsets in Southwest Michigan

5800 Red Arrow Highway (Exit 22, I-94) Stevensville, Michigan 49127 Reservations please call: 269~429~3591 www.grandemereinn.com

Second Place: Halbritter Funeral Services Third Place: Hoven Funeral Home ________________

Second Place: Bunk and Biscuit Third Place: Rub A Dub Doggy Pet Salon ________________

Best Veterinarian

Best Contractor

Dr. Bergman, Bergman Veterinary

Epic Builders

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Second Place: Dr. Seifert, Town & Country Veterinary River Valley Veterinary Clinic

Second Place: Andrew Mick Joe Hess Remodeling & Construction

Vendor Opportunities Available!

122 Days Ave Buchanan, MI 49107

(269) 506-3021

www.buchananfarmersmarket.com

BRANDYWINE Community Schools

A Luxury All Suite, All-Inclusive Pet Retreat

Committed to Every Student’s Success

✓ Excellence ✓ Communication ✓ Opportunities ✓ Leadership

Schools of Choice Openings at All Levels

Thank You for choosing

BRANDYWINE

as your school of choice! www.brandywinebobcats.org

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Customer Satisfaction Is Always Voted Best of the Best Motorcycle Dealer Again.

At The Top Of Our List!

Thank You!

Thank you for voting us Best of the Best Matt Marsh, Owner Located at Bertrand & 11th St • Niles,MI • (269) 262-0756 w w w. m a r s h a u t o r e p a i r. c o m

THATS HOW WE RIDE 1910 Lincoln Way East • South Bend, IN 46613 • (574) 289-6650 www.mcdanielsharley-davidson.com

Best of the Best • July 2014 9 Best Plumber

Best High School

Best Place to Watch a Sunset

Abe’s Plumbing

Brandywine

Silver Beach

Second Place: Robert’s Service Co. Third Place: Hood’s Plumbing ________________

Second Place: Niles Third Place: Edwardsburg

Second Place: Weko Beach Third Place: Warren Dunes ________________

Best Waste Removal

LIFESTYLE

Best Place for People Watching

Best Beach

Michiana Recycling & Disposal

Walmart

Second Place: Reliable Disposal Third Place: Best Way Disposal ________________

Silver Beach

Second Place: University Park Mall Third Place: Riverfront Park ________________

Best Library

Second Place: Weko Beach Third Place: Warren Dunes ________________

Best Place to Take a Hike

Best Day Trip

Niles District Library Second Place: St. Joseph County Public Library Third Place: Buchanan District Library

EDUCATION Best Local College

Lake Michigan College Second Place: Southwestern Michigan College Third Place: Indiana University South Bend University of Notre Dame ________________ Best Teacher

Ariana Blake, Northside Second Place: Mr. Todd, Howard Third Place: Mrs. Horvath, Merritt Ruth Livengood, Brandywine Brian Pruett, Buchanan ________________ Best Elementary School

Brandywine Second Place: Eastside Edwardsburg Howard ________________ Best Middle School

Brandywine Second Place: Ring Lardner Third Place: Edwardsburg

Fernwood Botanical Garden

Second Place: St. Joseph Third Place: Silver Beach ________________

Second Place: Madeline Bertrand Park Third Place: Love Creek Warren Dunes ________________

Best Place to Fish

Best Summer Camp

St. Joseph River

YMCA Summer Camp

Second Place: Lake Michigan Third Place: Clear Lake ________________

Second Place: Fernwood Third Place: Fitch Camp ________________

Best Place to Bike

Best Place to Worship

Niles River Trail

Hope Community Church

Second Place: Madeline Bertrand Third Place: East Bank Trail ________________

Second Place: Granger Community Church Third Place: St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception Church

Chicago

Best Golf Course

Orchard Hills Country Club Second Place: Hampshire Country Club Elbel Golf Course ________________ Best Family Outing

RETAIL STORES Best Grocery Store

Martin’s Second Place: Shelton’s Third Place: Meijer ________________ Best Garden Center/ Nursery

Potawatomi Zoo Second Place: Silver Hawks Game Third Place: Fernwood Botanical Garden Hackers Golf & Games Michigan Adventure Riverfront Park

Shelton’s Second Place: Vites Greenhouses Third Place: Varner’s Greenhouse & Nursery

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Best of the Best • July 2014 Best Gift Boutique Shop

Bella’s Gifts and Memories Second Place: Inner Journey Healing Arts Center The Bobby Pin Boutique ________________ Best Home Improvement Center/Lumber Yard

Second Place: Casper’s Ken’s Discount ________________ Best Tire Store

Zolman’s Tire & Auto Second Place: D&D Tire Third Place: Tire Rack ________________

Best Motorcycle Dealer

McDaniel’s Harley-Davidson Second Place: Franzier Motor Sports North End Cycle The Kar Club Inc. ________________ Best Antique Store

Best Flower Shop

Lowe’s Second Place: Menards Third Place: Judd Lumber ________________ Best Consignment Shop

Four Flags Antique Mall East Main Garden Second Place: The Flower Cart Third Place: Buchanan Floral ________________

Second Place: Cross the Street Collectables Third Place: Michiana Antique Mall ________________

Best Home Furnishing Store

Best Women’s Apparel Shop

Imperial Furniture

Niles Styles

Second Place: Whims & Wishes Abbey Carpet Rustica Ashley Country House Inside Outlet Dollar Tree Hobby Lobby Value City Walmart ________________

Second Place: Kohl’s Third Place: Macy’s ________________

Tiny Tots Reruns Second Place: Once Upon a Child Third Place: Who kNew? ________________ Best Liquor/Party Store

Crocker’s Party Store Second Place: City Wide Liquor Bell Plaza Party Store ________________ Best New Car Dealership

Tyler Automotive Second Place: C. Wimberley Automotive Group Third Place: Basney Honda Campbell Ford Jordan Automotive ________________ Best Used Car Dealership

Tyler Automotive Second Place: Murdock’s Third Place: Lochmandy Motors C. Wimberley Campbell Ford Jordan Automotive ________________ Best Gold & Coin Shop

Christo’s

Best Furniture/ Home Décor Store

Imperial Furniture Second Place: Whims & Wishes Third Place: Ashley Country House Dollar Tree Hobby Lobby Inside Outlet Lazy Boy Pier 1 Schroeder Target Valley City Walmart ________________ Best Farmers Market/ Fruit Stand

Shelton’s Second Place: Buchanan Farmers Market Third Place: Niles French Market South Bend Farmers Market

Best Place to Buy Meat

Lowery’s Second Place: Shelton’s Third Place: Hardings Martin’s ________________ Best Hunting & Fishing Store

Lunker’s Second Place: Trailhead Mercantile Third Place: Lowe’s

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Thanks

Concealed Pistol License Classes

for the votes!

Contact Paul (269) 462-2584 or Kelly (269) 783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Thanks for voting us the Best!

Scott L Stewart, Agent 2429 South 11th Street Niles, MI 49120 Bus: 269-683-2025 scott.stewart.lj2u@statefarm.com

See the Difference

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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Great Burgers, Hand-Carved Steaks Seafood & Tex-Mex Cuisine Great Selection of Craft Brews

A local favorite since 1972!

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

W Take Resereva tions

Thank you for your participation in this year’s Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Awards.

Supporting local businesses is key to building strong communities. Shop at the businesses you voted for and use this guide to find new favorites!

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THIRSTY FOR FUN?

It’s on tap here every night!

Sports, BEER, Jumbo Wings & so much more!

2008 S 11 Street, Niles th

683-9464

www.wingsetc.net

RECYCLE YOUR PAPER FOR FREE

Call 269-684-0900 or 800-722-9710 michianarecyclinganddisposal.com

NothiNg but the best!

We’re honored you saw fit to nominate us as your choice:

Best Fitness Center!

We’ll continue to provide the most inviting fitness environment we can.

THANKS FOR YOUR STRONG SUPPORT! CALL, STOP IN, OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO GET REGISTERED!

Niles-Buchanan YMCA 905 Front St. 683-1552

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TASTE - TESTED &

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YEAr! Taste why area residents are calling us the Best of the Best in local restaurants.

You’ll love our inventive dishes and attentive service.

Thank you for choosing us as

‘Best of the Best’ and your continued confidence for our caring and compassionate dentistry.

Sincerely, Dr. Rick Beckermeyer & Staff

Dr. Richard L. Beckermeyer D.D.S., PC Is a board certified Dentist, and is accepting new patients!

Voted Best Dentist in the area for the last 3 years.

Dr. Beckermeyer continues his passion for dentistry by serving his local community.

To all of our loyal customers, thanks for voting us as your favorite!

Your pathway to Healthy smiles

1915 South 11th St. Niles, MI 49120

THANK YO U

269-684-2112

VO T E r S

www.primetableniles.com

We’d Love to see you!

Call to schedule your appointment TODAY!

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