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BALLOT MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! All paper and electronic ballots must be in by July 6th Our Family is Committed to Yours ® 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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BALLOTMAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! All paper and electronic ballots must be in by July 6th

Our Family is Committed to Yours®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) 684-9470Brentwood at Niles

1147 S 3rd Street, Nileswww.Emeritus.com

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Open Monday-Saturday11am-3pm

Closed Sunday

Open until 8pm Wednesday nightsthrough Labor Day, during the

Bring it Kar Club Activities!

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

Eat Local.

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 Center1211 State Line Road • Niles, MI 49120

269.684.2810www.peplinskigroup.com

Comfort Care for seniors&

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 hard-earned 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 old-fashioned 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 [email protected].

Who do you think is ‘Best of the Best?’By Michael Caldwell

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VOTE us the Best Auto Repair!

Scott L Stewart, Agent2429 South 11th StreetNiles, MI 49120Bus: [email protected]

#1Voted Best Insurance Agency in Michiana Two Years Running!

Sate Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyState Farm Indemnity Company • Bloomington, IL

See the DifferenceHaving 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.Like a good neighbor,State Farm is there.®

CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7

www.insurancenilesmi.com

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

Celebrating 45 years of industry knowledge and top

notch customer service!

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

684-6600Dine In • Carryout • Delivery

Year after year, quality ingredients & top-notch standards make us the Best Restaurant with the

Best Pizza and Best Sandwich..plus so much more!

Always expect THE BESTwith Clark’s

Clark’s ServiceClark’s ServiceMichiana’sLargest

NAPA AutoCare Center

WE DO IT ALLand we always do it for LE$$Call or stop by today!

Celebrating 30 Years!

…YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW

1901 Oak Street Niles, MI 49120269-683-8516

TRUSTEDLICENSED & INSURED

M-51 at Bell Road, Niles(269) 684-0190

Meat: 684-6850 • Wholesale: 684-3230

Thanks for voting Shelton Farms BEST of the BEST 2013

• Farmer’s Market• Nursery

• Meat/Poultry Please vote for us again in 2014!

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

www.EastMainGardensFlorist.com

East Main Gardens

Our artistic floral creations showcase bold

& beautiful flowersfor every occasion!

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

We have the appliance you want.

Your Hometown SearS Premier Store

Sears of Dowagiac John Fox (owner)

56153 m51 South • 269-782-1953Your Hometown

SearS Premier Store

Sears of Dowagiac John Fox (owner)

56153 m51 South • 269-782-1953

Your Hometown SearS Premier Store

Sears of Dowagiac John Fox (owner)

56153 m51 South • 269-782-1953

Your Hometown SearS Premier Store

Sears of Dowagiac John Fox (owner)

56153 m51 South • 269-782-1953

56153 M51 South • Dowagiac269-782-1953

JOHN FOX, OWNER

Vote before July 6th!

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Best Ice C

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essert: ____________________________________B

est Burger: _____________________________________

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rench Fries: ________________________________

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teak: _____________________________________B

est Seafood: ___________________________________

Best W

ings: _____________________________________B

est Pizza: ______________________________________

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andwich: __________________________________

Best V

egetarian Food: _____________________________

Best Italian F

ood: _________________________________B

est Asian F

ood: _________________________________B

est Mexican F

ood: _______________________________B

est Breakfast: __________________________________

Best Lunch: _____________________________________

Best P

lace for a Rom

antic Dinner O

ut: ________________B

est Microbrew

ery: _______________________________B

est Winery: ____________________________________

Best C

ocktails: ___________________________________B

est Bar: _______________________________________

Best B

artender (include name of establishm

ent): ________B

est Server (include nam

e of the establishment): ________

Best C

offee: _____________________________________B

est Outdoor D

ining: ______________________________B

est Fam

ily Restaurant: ___________________________

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est Movie T

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est Local Festival or E

vent: ________________________B

est Live Music V

enue: ____________________________B

est Local Artist (include m

edium): ___________________

Best Local B

and: _________________________________B

est Local D.J./ R

adio Personality (include station): ______

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est Local Reporter: ______________________________

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est Medical F

acility: ______________________________B

est Eye C

are Provider: ___________________________

Best P

harmacy: __________________________________

Best W

omen's C

linic: ______________________________B

est Dentist: ____________________________________

Best D

octor: _____________________________________B

est Retirem

ent or Assisted Living C

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unity: _________B

est Hearing A

id Center: ___________________________

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rvice

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est Hair S

alon: __________________________________B

est Fitness C

enter or Place to W

ork Out: _____________

Best S

pa/Massage C

enter: _________________________B

est Bank/C

redit Union: ___________________________

Best A

uto Repair/B

ody Shop: _______________________

Best P

lace for an Oil C

hange: _______________________B

est Heating &

Cooling S

ervice: _____________________B

est Realtor (Include nam

e of office): _________________B

est Landscaping Service: _________________________

Best Insurance A

gency: ____________________________B

est Veterinarian: ________________________________

Best P

et Services/G

roomer: ________________________

Best P

lumber: ___________________________________

Best Library: ____________________________________

Best F

uneral Service P

rovider: ______________________B

est Attorney: ___________________________________

Best C

ontractor: __________________________________B

est Waste R

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eacher (include school): ______________________B

est Local College: _______________________________

Best P

ublic Elem

entary School: _____________________

Best P

ublic Middle S

chool: _________________________B

est Public H

igh School: ___________________________

Life

styleB

est Place to W

orship: ____________________________B

est Beach: _____________________________________

Best P

lace to Fish: ________________________________

Best G

olf Course: ________________________________

Best P

lace to Watch the S

unset: _____________________B

est Place to T

ake a Hike: _________________________

Best D

ay Trip: ___________________________________

Best P

lace to Bike: _______________________________

Best F

amily O

uting: _______________________________B

est Place for P

eople Watching: _____________________

Best S

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p: ______________________________

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Best G

rocery Store: _______________________________

Best C

onsignment S

hop: ___________________________B

est Tire S

tore: __________________________________B

est Furniture/H

ome D

ecor Store: ___________________

Best W

oman's A

pparel Shop: _______________________

Best G

arden Center/N

ursery: _______________________B

est Liquor/Party S

tore: ___________________________B

est Florist S

hop: ________________________________B

est Farm

ers Market/F

ruit Stand: ____________________

Best P

lace to Buy M

eat: ___________________________B

est Gift B

outique Shop: ___________________________

Best N

ew C

ar Dealership: __________________________

Best U

sed Car D

ealership: _________________________B

est Motorcycle D

ealer: ___________________________B

est Hunting &

Fishing S

tore: _______________________B

est Hom

e Improvem

ent Center/Lum

ber Yard: _________

Best G

old & C

oin Shop: ____________________________

Best H

ome F

ushinshing:___________________________B

est Antique S

tore:_______________________________

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aka: _____________________________________A

ll of Michiana: __________________________________

Best Ice C

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Best D

essert: ____________________________________B

est Burger: _____________________________________

Best F

rench Fries: ________________________________

Best S

teak: _____________________________________B

est Seafood: ___________________________________

Best W

ings: _____________________________________B

est Pizza: ______________________________________

Best S

andwich: __________________________________

Best V

egetarian Food: _____________________________

Best Italian F

ood: _________________________________B

est Asian F

ood: _________________________________B

est Mexican F

ood: _______________________________B

est Breakfast: __________________________________

Best Lunch: _____________________________________

Best P

lace for a Rom

antic Dinner O

ut: ________________B

est Microbrew

ery: _______________________________B

est Winery: ____________________________________

Best C

ocktails: ___________________________________B

est Bar: _______________________________________

Best B

artender (include name of establishm

ent): ________B

est Server (include nam

e of the establishment): ________

Best C

offee: _____________________________________B

est Outdoor D

ining: ______________________________B

est Fam

ily Restaurant: ___________________________

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est Movie T

heatre: ______________________________B

est Local Festival or E

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est Local Artist (include m

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est Local D.J./ R

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est Local Reporter: ______________________________

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est Medical F

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est Eye C

are Provider: ___________________________

Best P

harmacy: __________________________________

Best W

omen's C

linic: ______________________________B

est Dentist: ____________________________________

Best D

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est Retirem

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est Hearing A

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est Fitness C

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pa/Massage C

enter: _________________________B

est Bank/C

redit Union: ___________________________

Best A

uto Repair/B

ody Shop: _______________________

Best P

lace for an Oil C

hange: _______________________B

est Heating &

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ervice: _____________________B

est Realtor (Include nam

e of office): _________________B

est Landscaping Service: _________________________

Best Insurance A

gency: ____________________________B

est Veterinarian: ________________________________

Best P

et Services/G

roomer: ________________________

Best P

lumber: ___________________________________

Best Library: ____________________________________

Best F

uneral Service P

rovider: ______________________B

est Attorney: ___________________________________

Best C

ontractor: __________________________________B

est Waste R

emoval: _____________________________

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eacher (include school): ______________________B

est Local College: _______________________________

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entary School: _____________________

Best P

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chool: _________________________B

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igh School: ___________________________

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est Place to W

orship: ____________________________B

est Beach: _____________________________________

Best P

lace to Fish: ________________________________

Best G

olf Course: ________________________________

Best P

lace to Watch the S

unset: _____________________B

est Place to T

ake a Hike: _________________________

Best D

ay Trip: ___________________________________

Best P

lace to Bike: _______________________________

Best F

amily O

uting: _______________________________B

est Place for P

eople Watching: _____________________

Best S

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p: ______________________________

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rocery Store: _______________________________

Best C

onsignment S

hop: ___________________________B

est Tire S

tore: __________________________________B

est Furniture/H

ome D

ecor Store: ___________________

Best W

oman's A

pparel Shop: _______________________

Best G

arden Center/N

ursery: _______________________B

est Liquor/Party S

tore: ___________________________B

est Florist S

hop: ________________________________B

est Farm

ers Market/F

ruit Stand: ____________________

Best P

lace to Buy M

eat: ___________________________B

est Gift B

outique Shop: ___________________________

Best N

ew C

ar Dealership: __________________________

Best U

sed Car D

ealership: _________________________B

est Motorcycle D

ealer: ___________________________B

est Hunting &

Fishing S

tore: _______________________B

est Hom

e Improvem

ent Center/Lum

ber Yard: _________

Best G

old & C

oin Shop: ____________________________

Best H

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A Luxury All Suite, All-Inclusive Pet Retreat

1740 W. Bertrand Road, Niles, MI 269-684-BUNK • www.BunkandBiscuit.net

New

Day Care

Facility

Now Open!

Vote Us Best Landscaping Business in Michiana again!

• Property Maintenance & Lawncare• Landscaping

• Irrigation & Fertilization

(269) 687-8845www.maacpropertyservices.com

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

269-684-2112www.primetableniles.com

Michiana’s Best Family Restaurant

BEST MUSICBEST DJs

BEST RADIO STATION IN MICHIANA!

925 N. 5th Street • Niles, MI269-683-4343 • www.wsmkradio.com

Visit Us at473 E. Division Street • Dowagaic, MI

Or take the virtual tour atwww.dafcu.net

Serving the Community for 42 years

Pulled Pork • ribs • brisket

33331 US 12 • nileS, mi(Corner U.S. 12 & Bell Road)

269-262-4956www.prizedpigbbq.com

carryoUt or dine-in • catering available

Most authentic BBQ in Michiana!

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!

269.684.8484224 E. Main St • Niles, MI

www.nilesstyles.com

Wed-Thurs-Fri: 11am-5pmSat 11am-3pm

Closed Sun-Mon-Tues

Specializing in “Made in the USA”

clothing.

Watch for the Best of the Best Results!Published in Off The Water on July 24 and The Leader on July 27

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5 Weekly NewspapersCassopolis Vigilant, Edwardsburg Argus, Off The Water,

East Zone Leader, West Zone Leader

2 Daily NewspapersNiles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News

60,000 Readers every week

Leader Publications217 North 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120 • (269) 683-2100 • www.leaderpub.com

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2013 Winner forBEST MASSAGE THERAPIST!

Thank you for your continuing support!

Online Booking Available

54533 Terrace Lane, South Bend574-876-6695

www.davids-hands.comMassage at Amoré Day Spa

2 Ways to Vote! Online or Ballot!

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It’s that time of year again...

Don’t forget to vote!

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

Watch for the Best

of the Best reSuLtS in

Off the Water on July 24

and the Leader on July 27