BALLOT MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! All paper and electronic ballots must be in by June 19
Voted 2015 Best Realtor! 18 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
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Welcome
to Leader Publications’ 2016 Best of the Best Reader’s Choice contest This annual publication showcases the most popular businesses in our region as determined by you — our readers and citizens. Thousands of votes will be cast for favorite businesses in more than 100 different categories. On behalf of Leader Publications and all the businesses receiving votes, we want to say thank you for taking the time to show you care about the community and allowing your voices to be heard.
Who will win?
YOU DECIDE! Voting starts June 5, go to leaderpub.com or pick up a ballot at our office!
217 North 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120 • 269-683-2100 Thanks for voting us #1 Auto Repair 13 years in a row!
RULES Voting will be open June 5 to June 19. Voting closes June 19 at Midnight! Only one version of each of the three ballots can be submitted per person. Stuffing the ballot is cheating! Excessive duplication of IP addresses will be deleted. Voters must cast a vote in at least 10 categories per ballot to qualify.
South Bend | Mishawaka | Niles | Granger
Compassion & Understanding in your time of need.
We offer unique opportunities for families to create healing moments after loss. Our experience, coupled with our perspective on the importance of ceremony, will help you discover ways to pay tribute. Whether traditional or unique, these tributes allow us to love, laugh, and live well again.
521 East Main Street • Niles, MI • 269-683-1155 • www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com Helping Families Connect, Honor & Remember
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Williams Construction
A local favorite since 1972!
Great Burgers, Hand-Carved Steaks, Seafood & Tex-Mex Cuisine
(269) 635-1527
Great Selection of Craft Brews
williamsconstructco@gmail.com Repairs, Remodel, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, Plumbing & More! Certified Mobile Home Work. Senior Discounts.
Vote Us Best Landscaping Business in Michiana again!
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
VOTE US Best of the Best Auto Repair & Best Place for an Oil Change!
Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Sat. 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
269-262-0756
• Property Maintenance & Lawncare • Landscaping • Irrigation & Fertilization
(269) 687-8845
www.maacpropertyservices.com
Matt Marsh
3 Tune Ups 3 Oil Change 3 Brakes 3 Batteries 3 Tires 3 and MORE
Located at Bertrand & 11th St., Niles, MI Free Estimates Fax: 269-262-0840
Helping You Celebrate Life... In many individual ways while adding dignity and compassion to your selection.
Ted Halbritter, Jim Meyer & Lindsay Wright Locally Owned & Operated
269-683-3000 www.halbritterfunerals.com
Caring for the community since the 1920s
Voted Best Funeral Service
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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.
Great people doing quality repair for a fair price.
V O T E F OR U S A G A I N ! • • • • •
Best Best Best Best Best
Restaurant in Michiana Pizza Sandwich Restaurant in Niles Family Restaurant
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Best Best Best Best Best
Family Owned for more than
2 5 Yea rs ! Pizza • Subs • Calzones • Pasta Breadsticks • Salads • Wings & More!
Check out our Pizzas of the Month!
Millin Automotive Repair 705 N 2nd St, Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8400
10% parts discount for Veteran’s everyday!
Server Boss Vegetarian Lunch Romantic Dinner
684-6600
Dine In • Carryout Delivery WWW.PIZZATRANSIT.COM • 215 E. Main St., Niles
When you say it Michiana’s Best Family Restaurant with flowers, TASTE-TESTED & say it with ours. VOTED THE BEST! Voted Best Florist!
East Main Gardens Florist
1521 E. Main St. • Niles, MI (269) 683-8000 • (800) 924-7525
www.EastMainGardensFlorist.com
NOTHING BUT THE BEST! We’re honored you saw fit to nominate us as your choice:
Best Fitness Center 2015! Please vote for us again!
Visit us and see why area residents continually vote us the Best of the Best! 1915 South 11th St. • Niles, MI 49120
269-684-2112
www.primetableniles.com
N I K G I V S! O G
We’ll continue to provide the most inviting fitness environment we can.
THANKS FOR YOUR STRONG SUPPORT!
Building a Foundation for Our Future Niles Community Schools
STOP IN, CALL, OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE NILES-BUCHANAN YMCA.
• Northside School • Eastside Connections School • Howard-Ellis Elementary • Ballard Elementary
• Oak Manor 6th Grade Center • Ring Lardner Middle School • Niles High School • Niles New Tech • Alternative Education Center
Niles-Buchanan YMCA 905 Front St.
(269) 683-1552
269-683-0732 www.nilesschools.org
111 Spruce Street Niles, MI 49120
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2016
Voting is June 5 - June 19
Only one version of each of the three ballots can be submitted per person. Stuffing the ballot is cheating! Excessive duplication of IP addresses will be deleted. Voters must cast a vote in at least 10 categories per ballot to qualify.
Ballots must be postmarked or delivered to our office in Niles by
June 19th
or vote online at www.leaderpub.com Voting closes June 19th at Midnight!
Page may not be duplicated, only original ballots will be accepted. Best Dining & Entertainment
Best Live Music Venue:_____________________________
Services
Best Restaurant in
Best Local Fine Artist (include medium):
Best Hair Stylist:__________________________________
Niles:__________________________________________
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Best Hair Salon:___________________________________
Dowagiac:______________________________________
Best Performing Arts Theatre:________________________
Best Nail Salon:___________________________________
Edwardsburg:___________________________________
Best Local Musician/Band:__________________________
Best Fitness Center or Place to Work Out:
Cassopolis:_____________________________________
Best Local D.J./ Radio Personality (include station):
_______________________________________________
St. Joe/Benton Harbor:____________________________
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Best Spa/Massage Center:__________________________
Harbor Country Michigan:__________________________
Best Local TV News Anchor:_________________________
Best Bank/Credit Union:____________________________
South Bend:_____________________________________
Best Local Reporter:_______________________________
Best Auto Repair/Body Shop:________________________
Granger:_______________________________________
Best Meteorologist: ________________________________
Best Place for an Oil Change:________________________
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:___________________________________ Best Vegetarian Food:______________________________ Best Italian Food:__________________________________ Best Asian Food:__________________________________ Best Mexican Food:________________________________ Best Breakfast:___________________________________ Best Lunch:______________________________________ Best Place for a Romantic Dinner Out:_________________ Best Brewery:____________________________________ 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:____________________________ Best Place to Buy Chocolate:________________________ Entertainment Best Movie Theatre:_______________________________ Best Local Festival or Event:_________________________
Best Lifestyle & Services 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 Campground:_________________________________ Best Seasonal Activity:_____________________________ Best Place to Work:________________________________ Best Boss:_______________________________________ Education Best Teacher (include school): _______________________________________________ Best Local College:________________________________ Best Public Elementary School:______________________ Best Public Middle School:__________________________ Best Public High School:____________________________ 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 Heating & Cooling Service:______________________ Best Realtor (Include name of office): _______________________________________________ Best Landscaping Service:__________________________ Best Insurance Agency/Agent:_______________________ Best Veterinarian:_________________________________ Best Pet Services/Groomer:_________________________ Best Plumber:____________________________________ Best Library:_____________________________________ Best Funeral Service Provider:_______________________ Best Attorney:____________________________________ Best Contractor/Handyman:_________________________ Best Waste Removal:______________________________ Best Retail Stores Best Grocery Store:________________________________ Best Consignment/Thrift Shop:_______________________ Best Tire Store:___________________________________ Best Furniture/Home Decor Store:____________________ Best Women'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/ATV Dealer:________________________ Best Hunting & Fishing Store:________________________ Best Home Improvement Center/Lumber Yard: _______________________________________________ Best Gold & Coin/Pawn Shop:________________________ Best Appliance Store:______________________________ Best Antique Store:________________________________
Name ____________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ City ______________________State ______________ Zip__________________________ Email_____________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________________________________
217 North 4th Street Niles, MI 49120
269-683-2100
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Serving the financial needs of Southwest Michigan for over 65 years.
Picker’s Paradise Antique Mall Something for everyone!
Huge Selection of Treasures 2809 U.S. 33-M51 South • Niles, MI (269) 683-6644 • OPEN 10am-5pm Daily www.facebook.com/pickers.paradise.14
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Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Lender. Equal Housing Lender.
• Luxury Boarding • Daycare • Training & Grooming
Southwest Michigan’s only Retina Specialist
www.greateyecare.com
(888) 982-1400 | www.unitedfcu.com
A Luxury All Suite, All-Inclusive Pet Retreat
Ben Nicholson, M.D.
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bunkandbiscuit.net
Vote Us Best Of The Best Pet Services Again!
At 1st Source, our goal is to provide you with outstanding service. We continue to strive to be the best of the best.
2607 S. 11th Street, Niles, MI 269-683-MEOW (6369)
Vote for us as BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION!
www.TheCatsMeowMichiana.com
“for the discerning feline”
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Thanks for voting Shelton Farms BEST of the BEST 2015
MEET YOUR WHOLE FAMILY’S VISION NEEDS AT
NILES VISION CLINIC
Experience the very best life has to offer with:
• BEST Farmer’s Market • BEST Nursery • BEST Meat/Poultry • BEST Grocery Store • BEST Place To Work • BEST Boss
• Personalized eye care • Latest eye wear • Advanced vision care technology
Please vote for us again in 2016! 11th St. at Bell Road, Niles (269) 684-0190 Meat: 684-6850 • Wholesale: 684-3230
9 S. Saint Joseph Ave • Niles, MI
269-683-4040
www.nilesvisionclinic.com
Voted Best Wings! Sports, BEER, Jumbo Wings & so much more! 2008 S 11 th Street, Niles
683-9464
www.wingsetc.net
Thank you for voting us #1 in the past and the privilege of allowing us to serve you yesterday, today & tomorrow
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