Off The Water - October 16-22, 2014

FREE

See what's cookin'

For the birds

Exhibit opens at Fernwood............. p.5

Week of October 16-22, 2014

Annual house walk returns............ p.7

Off The Water | The place to be entertained.

Volume 6, Number 42

It's Showtime!

Smokey Joe's CafĂŠ plays at Mendel Center

www.offthewater.com

Page 2 • Week of October 16-22, 2014

Off The Water, Michiana

SPOTLIGHT

Smokey Joe’s Café featuring The Coasters

Coming to the LMC Mendel Center

B

ENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Smokey Joe’s Café, the longest running musical revue in Broadway history, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a stop on its national tour at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at 7:30 p.m.

This show, billed as “the hottest joint in town,” is

directed by Tony Award nominee Chet Walker and features the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame group The Coasters.

Smokey Joe’s Café is a superb tribute to legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller who ushered in the era of rock ‘n roll by penning numerous songs that rose on the Billboard charts in the late 1950s and

early 1960s. Stylistically, their songs ranged from humorous high-energy tunes to more somber ballads – all grounded in rhythm and blues.

As lyricists, the team became known for their storytelling ability and wit, as well as their depictions of teenage life during the era.

Smokey Joe’s Café made its Broadway debut on March 2, 1995, at the Virginia Theatre. During the show’s milestone run of four years and eleven months, the production became Broadway’s longest running musical revue,

DIRECTED BY: Chet Walker Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Tickets:

$48 | $52 | $56 | $60 Submitted photo

Smokey Joe's Cafe will perform its decadesold production at LMC Oct. 25.

Mendel Center Box Office,

(269) 927-1221

or www.lmcmainstage.org

Fall & Winter

playing 2,036 performances.

Smokey Joe’s Café features 38 songs made famous by rock ‘n’ roll pioneers like The Drifters and Elvis Presley. Throughout his career, Presley recorded more than 20 Leiber and Stoller hits. Show songs include “On Broadway,” “Hound Dog,” “Fools Fall in Love,” “Spanish Harlem,” and the show stopping “Jailhouse Rock.” The musical’s soundtrack recording won a Grammy Award in 1996.

As an added bonus, this national tour features beloved rock ‘n’ roll ensemble The Coasters, who also recorded more than 20 Leiber and Stoller songs from “Dance with Me,” “Searchin,” “Poison Ivy,” “Yakety Yak,” “Love Potion #9,” and the ever popular

“Charley Brown.”

They were inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 — fittingly alongside Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.

Tony Award nominee Chet Walker directs and choreographs this production. Walker received a 2013 Tony Award nomination for the revival of “Pippin,” directed by Diane Paulus and still winning nightly ovations on Broadway. He won the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award, and the Astaire Award for his choreography of the Steven Schwartz musical. Walker, a longtime associate of Bob Fosse, conceived the choreography for “Fosse,” winner of the 1999 Tony Award for Best Musical.

The full Smokey Joe’s Café cast of 14 singers and

Sunday thru Thursday 4pm-9pm

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

$12 Special

Choose from Chicken Florentine • Italian Pot Roast Pork Tenderloin • Cedar Planked Salmon Crab Encrusted Barramundi

WOOD FIRE

134-136 S. Front Street • Dowagiac, MI (269) 782-0007 • www.woodfiredining.com

dancers perform to a live on stage musical ensemble.

Tickets for Smokey Joe’s Café featuring The Coasters start at $48 and are available by calling the LMC Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 or visiting www.lmcmainstage.org. VIP packages are available for $20 and include complimentary beverages, snacks, private reception area and special prize drawings. A cash bar for all patrons will be available one hour before show time.

Senior and student discounts are available, as are special rates for groups of 10 or more. For information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrangements, contact Mike Nadolski at (269) 9278109 or mnadolski@lakemichigancollege.edu.

The LMC Mendel Center Mainstage performance of Smokey Joe’s Café featuring The Coasters is sponsored by Comfort Suites St. Joseph/Stevensville and WSJM FM 94.9.

East Main Gardens Florist

Shop Locally. Live Colorfully.

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

www.EastMainGardensFlorist.com

Off The Water, Michiana

Week of October 16-22, 2014 • Page 3

CUISINE SCENE

Fall into harvest at Round Barn Winery News bites from Michigan’s only winery, distillery, brewery & pub!

B

ARODA, Mich. — Celebrate autumn’s harvest season in Southwest Michigan at Round Barn’s two Baroda locations.

Honoring their favorite time of year, the owners and staff are excited to announce news bites direct from the vineyard and brewery.

HalloWine at the Vineyard First up, Round Barn’s HalloWine Party at the winery estate. Our tasting consultants will be dressed for Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 25 with the goal of winning ‘best costume’ as voted by visitors. Join the party by donning a festive costume and receive additional tastings (with the purchase of a wine tasting). Sip on spooktacular cocktail specials while enjoying music by Keith Scott and Rebecca Anne Band.

Serve the delicious Nutty Pumpkin martini at your Halloween party: Nutty Pumpkin • Prepare martini glass by dipping rim in chocolate syrup then into a dish of sprinkles.

• Drizzle carmel syrup on the bottom and sides of the glass.

• In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine 3 oz. of DiVine Black Walnut Crème, 3 oz. of your favorite pumpkin spice creamer, and 1 oz.

DiVine Vodka

• Shake well and pour into pre- door patio so the light filled space pared martini glass with 80 plus seats can be used nearly • May be topped with whipped year-round. It’s scheduled to be cream enclosed by the end of 2014.

New fall menu, specialty drinks and Halloween party at Public House Brewery Just a few miles away in downtown Baroda, The Round Barn Public House is rolling out its new fall menu featuring specialty pizzas such as The German and The Sicilian, three new sensational seasonal salads including The Harvest and Warm Spinach Salad, a variety of pulled pork sandwiches and pie made from scratch, just like grandmas. The Caramel Apple-tini and Harvest Moon spice up the cocktail offerings as we usher in the autumn season.

The Public House is conjuring up a spell for a fantastically fun bash with cocktail treats. So creep, float, or crawl on over to our Halloween costume party all day and into the evening on Saturday, Oct. 25. You’d be goulish to miss this party! Weather permitting, Matthew Gabrial will be entertaining on the outdoor patio.

The Public House is also excited for the coming enclosure of its out-

About The Round Barn What sets The Round Barn apart from neighboring wineries in Southwest Michigan is its diverse product line. More than a winery, The Round Barn also operates a distillery and a brewery — all with same attention to quality and taste.

Celebrating their 22nd anniversary of business this year, the Moerschs have built a flourishing family operation rooted in a spirited, educational and friendly atmosphere. They proudly use local produce from area orchards, vineyards and farms in the production of its hand-crafted varietals, spirits and beers.

Round Barn Estate & Tasting Room (Winery, Distillery & Brewery): 10983 Hills Road, Baroda Michigan 49101 800/716-9463 Round Barn Brewery & Public House: 9151 First Street, Baroda Michigan 49101 269/326-7059.

Fabrics

Current Designer Closeouts & Excess Goods

Home Dec Fabrics • Trims Woollens • Linens • Silks • Bridal Laces • Veils 95% of Our Decorator & Upholstery Fabrics are 50% to 90% Off Retail

Lemon Creek Fabrics 119 W. Ferry St.

Downtown Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269-473-2201 Open Sunday thru Thursday Closed Friday & Saturday Call for hours

Page 4 • Week of October 16-22, 2014

Off The Water, Michiana

FOCUS

Swingin’ in the Bend 'Sp'easy swing' comes to Michiana Oct. 25

By Nick Shelton

S

OUTH BEND, Ind. — Channeling the 1920s, a group of swing dance enthusiasts are inviting the public to join them in an event that will surely be the bee’s knees.

On Saturday, Oct. 25, The Music Village of South Bend, Dancehipology, and the Notre Dame Swing Club are sponsoring the inaugural Sp’easy Swing, an allday swing dance workshop and speakeasy party.

The swing dance workshop, which kicks off at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Dancehipology and the

Emporium, will consist of multiple classes throughout the day. According to The Music Village’s website, participants will learn to cut a rug with regionally-acclaimed instructors from Indianapolis, Danny Beyrer and Mandy Spencer Hogan, along with local instructors, Anna McCoy and Martin Colianni.

“It should be a lot of fun,” said Brad Ferrari, an event organizer and local Jitterbug. “We’ll have a beginner level and an intermediate/advanced level, and people of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come out. “(It’s for) people who love jazz music and who

want to learn how to swing dance.”

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to attend several classes, including Intro to Lindy, Advanced Lindy, Solo Jazz, This Ain’t Your High School Slow Dance and several others.

“Swing dancing is kind of a broad category,” Ferrari said. “The quintessential swing dance is the Lindy Hop, but there will also be Charleston classes in there, too.”

In addition to the Saturday workshops, there will also be a late-night speakeasy swing dance from 8 p.m. to midnight.

“The dance on Saturday

night will be 1920s themed so we’ll get dressed up in vintage clothes and that will be kind of cool,” Ferrari said.

Ferrari is excited about the opportunity to put together an event like this.

“I’ve been dancing for a long time and trying to develop a swing dancing scene here in South Bend.

I have been part of that movement for three or four years,” he said.

Attendees of the Sp’easy Swing can choose from the Packaged Deal ($13 for all classes) or A La Carte Classes ($5 each). Just like speakeasies of old, participants will need a password to get into the party. The password will be emailed to you once you register for the event.

For a full schedule of events, as well as registration, pricing information,

Submitted photo

People of all ages and experience levels can learn to swing dance at a workshop Saturday, Oct. 25. and directions, visit http:// themusicvillage.org/ speasy-swing-schedule/ For those who are unable to attend The Sp’easy Swing, there is still a chance to get involved. The Music

Village also hosts a Friday night Swing Dance series, which consists of classes taught by the Notre Dame Swing Club. You can find more information at http:// themusicvillage.org/

RECIPE CONT E S T Comfort Food Upload your recipes before October 31st Please include a high resolution photo of your recipe.

If your recipe is published in Michiana Life, you will receive a $25 gift certificate to a Michiana Restaurant!

Go to tinyurl.com/mlrecipes to enter!

Off The Water, Michiana

Week of October 16-22, 2014 • Page 5

ON DISPLAY

For the birds

Renowned photographer featured at Fernwood

By CRAIG HAUPERT craig.haupert @leaderpub.com

N

iles, Mich. — Owen Deutsch, an award-winning nature photographer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, will be exhibiting his work entitled “Birds of the Americas” at Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve and Tabula Rasa Gallery (819 First St., Baroda) Oct. 24 to Dec. 7.

An opening reception for both galleries will be held Oct. 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at Tabula Rasa and from 3 to 5 p.m. at Fernwood.

Deutsch will be at both receptions, which are free and open to the public.

Recently, Deutsch’s image of a bald eagle chasing a great blue heron was named a North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) 2011 Top 10 Showcase Winner, and was cited in a USA Today March 2014 article for the excitement it caused in birding circles. A prolific bird photographer, he has photographed hundreds of rare species and is dedicated to their preservation. All of his commissions will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy to support bird preservation.

Deutsch took some time out of his day to talk about his passion for photography.

of food and product. After a few years I went to work for a fashion photographer, Victor Skrebneski, for four years with my ultimate plan to open my own studio, which I did after four years.

I had a successful career in photography, but I also realized that (real estate) is something else I like to do. Since I was in business for myself I had time to work around doing other real estate development.

I probably bought a building a year, rehabbed it on my own and continued building a portfolio of buildings.

What do you enjoy about bird photography?

Doing bird photography is a big challenge because they don’t sit still. It takes a lot of patience and skill. It gave me the opportunity to travel all over the world because there are beautiful birds all over the world — not just the Midwest.

Tropical birds to me are generally more colorful and exciting than the birds in the Midwest. So I’ve traveled a lot to Central and South America… all over. My heart starts pounding when I see these gorgeous creatures and I get them in the camera. It is so beautiful. As a fashion photographer I worked with a lot of beautiful women, shooting beautiful clothes and that was fun and exciting. It is more challenging to shoot something that doesn’t sit still. It is something that got into my blood very much.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Chicago and have lived here all my life, although I Is there a bird you would like have been traveling quite a bit over to take a picture of that you the last 15 years around the world. haven’t?

I don’t have one particular bird. A How did you get into photogra- lot are very hard to get and if you do phy? get one, very often it isn’t a great As a child my hobby and passion picture. I am not a birder per say. was photography. After school I Those people, all they have to do is went to work for photography stu- see the bird or hear the bird and they dios. The first one was at a commer- are excited and passionate about it. cial photography studio doing a lot They are a different breed of person.

Math Help

K-12

Math Enrichment

Math Math Help Help

K-12 K-12

Test Prep

Homework Help

Math Math Enrichment Enrichment

Test Test Prep Prep

That isn’t me. I just enjoy their beauty and they happen to be outside in nature and it is a lot of fun to be out and capturing those pictures and sharing that joy with other people.

What is the photo you are most proud of?

There are so many, but about a year ago a friend told me about a place where Eagles were nesting and asked if I’d be interested in seeing it.

I went over and we were out on a boat for 3 to 4 hours. All of a sudden a great blue heron came flying in the direction of the nesting eagles. I couldn’t believe it. He is just about to fly in and land on a branch near the eagle’s nest and the eagle said ‘get out of here guy’ and took off to get rid of him. I got a once in a lifetime picture of the eagle chasing the blue heron. You talk about heart pounding out of your body. There was probably 4 or 5 seconds where I was shooting this and almost doing somersaults to keep him in the frame. I say I got lucky because I got both birds. People thought it was photoshopped. It wasn’t. It won an award.

Do you have advice for taking good nature photos?

Patience is probably the biggest thing. You also need a good camera, but it doesn’t need to be extraordinarily good. Establish some proper camera techniques and know your equipment. Also, have the patience and take the time to wait for a good shot.

Submitted photo

Owen Deutsch has traveled the world taking photographs of some of the rarest birds around.

Homework Homework Help Help

1st Annual Lorraine Burmeister

Get ready. Get set.

Get ahead.

Get y. Get set. ready. Get set. d. Get ahead.

Test Prep

OKTOBERFEST

Homework Help

at THE HEARTH

Saturday, October 18 From 11 AM - 1 PM

Now enrolling for fall.

Enjoy Beer Tasting courtesy of Belmont Beverage as well as Assisted Living and Brats on the grill and Dementia Care Available other traditional foods.

Now enrolling for fall.

888-850-MATH Mathnasium.com/Granger Heritage Square

888-850-MATH Mathnasium.com/Granger Heritage Square

SB-0020162898-01

h ent

6330 N. Fir Road Granger, IN 46530 574-243-5557 www.thehearth.net

Space is Limited!

Please call Leann at 574-243-5557 to RSVP

Page 6 • Week of October 16-22, 2014

Off The Water, Michiana

Building a veggie bowl An easy meal for vegetarians

L

ast weekend I took a girls trip to Portland, Oregon to celebrate my birthday. The ladies and I chose Portland for several reasons, mainly because it is viewed as sort of a foodie Mecca. Restaurants everywhere offer farm-totable fare, food trucks line every vacant lot and seemingly even the dive bars have notable menus.

In the vegetarian community, Portland is held highly as the leader in veg friendly dining. For years I’ve been reading about all the great veg friendly restaurants out there, so I left Chicago prepared to eat and bike my way through this western frontier, and

that’s just what we did.

As I always do when traveling, I took note of many things about Portland food and culture. One thing I saw on practically every menu out there was a whole section devoted to, “bowls.” These typically consisted of a grain, a green, a protein and a sauce. Often they had a theme like the Jamaican Jerk Tofu Bowl or the Chili Bowl.

Vegan bowls are everywhere in Portland and it made me really happy. It’s such an efficient, simple, and delicious way to get everything you need in a meal in one dish. I love this way of eating because it

All are welcome to worship with us.

Cass Fellowship Bible Church

Pastor Richard Doran (269) 274-5726 64016 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031 (269) 445-2195 Sunday School: Sunday 9:30 am Church Service: Sunday 10:30 am and Wednesday 7 pm

broccoli, a plant protein such as blackened tofu, spiced black beans, refried beans, or tempeh and a sauce.

The sky is really the limit with the pairings.

I have tons of recipe options in my article archive here on leaderpublications.com/offthewater, on katshotcakes.com, ehow.com, and in The New Chicago Diner Cookbook.

I will share some basic ideas below, but please visit kathotcakes.com or pick up a copy of the cookbook for even more actual recipes.

Happy bowling!

Grains: For wild rice follow the directions on the package using homemade vegetable stock instead of water.

Millet can be cooked in basically the same fashion as quinoa.

Greens: I have many recipes for greens available on my website (katshotcakes. com) as well as in Off the Water’s online article archive and in The New Chicago Diner Cookbook.

Combine in any variety of ways, smother with sauce, and serve.

Basic Quinoa Recipe Yield: 4 servings 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 ½ cups vegetable stock

Kaminski Farms Meats

1. Thoroughly rinse the quinoa in a wire mesh strainer.

2. In a small sauce pan, bring the vegetable stock and quinoa to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer about 12-15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is plump.

Remove from heat and serve.

Visit our store! • BEEF • PORK • LAMB • CHICKEN Call for hours 269-756-7457 or 269-930-7458

Variation: stir in ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes and ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil at the end for a richer flavor.

A Halloween TREAT!

$2.00 OFF

$30 or more purchase

Kaminski Farms Meats

All Natural • Corn Fed • Hormone Free Meat available from 1 pound to quarters and halves

is owner of Kat’s Hot Cakes vegan catering, and co author of “The New Chicago Diner Cookbook: Meat Free Recipes from America’s Veggie Diner.” She also develops recipes for eHow.com, where you can find over 30 of her vegan instructional cooking videos. She is also a certified yoga instructor.

Kat currently resides in Chicago, and in her free time she enjoys practicing yoga, sampling local spirits, listening to live music, and getting outdoors. Follow @katshotcakes on twitter. Kat can Kat Barry, a St. be reached via email at: Joseph, Michigan native, kat@katshotcakes.com.

liberates you from the concept of strict recipes and adhering to a plan. Veggie bowls are a low maintenance way to throw a satisfying meal together since you just trade out the grains, greens, and proteins depending on what you have.

If you follow my column or have The New Chicago Diner Cookbook, you know this concept of culinary flexibility is one that I believe to be crucial to healthy, plant based eating.

The basic veggie bowl should either have steamed quinoa, wild rice, millet or other grain, a green vegetable such as kale, collard greens, Brussels sprouts, or

www.KaminskiFarms.com • 16682 Schwark Road • Three Oaks, MI

Sauces: The sauce is what really ties the veggie bowl together.

You can mix it up and either smother or serve on the side. There are countless options for sauces, but here are some of my favorites.

• Cashew Nacho Sauce recipe on katshotcakes.com • Sage and Mushroom Gravy — katshotcakes. com Jamaican Jerk — eHow. com, The New Chicago Diner Cookbook • Spicy Marinara — Off the Water archive and katshotcakes.com.

Savory Tempeh Patty Yield: 2 6 ounce servings 1 package (about 12 ounces) tempeh ¼ cup vegan Worcestershire sauce A splash of liquid smoke A dash of dry mustard powder A dash of chili powder About ½ tsp Jane’s seasoning salt 1 tsp grapeseed oil for cooking 1. Cut tempeh in half or into strips and place in a shallow pan or baking dish.

2. Whisk all remaining ingredients together and pour over tempeh.

3. Let marinate in the sauce for at least 30 mins but as long as overnight.

4. Place in a heated and oiled skillet and cook until golden brown.

JD’s Marina

COLUMNIST

Kat Barry Kat's Hot Talk

Protein: I saw a lot more beans, coconut bacon, tofu, and soy curls in Portland than I did tempeh or seitan.

Soy curls are a soy based meat substitute that have the same chewy consistency as seitan. I tried them at one spot, but they aren’t my favorite.

Try a savory tempeh patty, my black crockpot beans which I shared a couple weeks ago, baked beans (recipe on ehow.com), or refried beans (online article archive) and you’ll enjoy any of these pairings. The savory tempeh patty is also a perfect sandwich starter. I actually originally came up with it for a tempeh reuben.

Countdown to Kickoff

Sale Event!

Wear your favorite

330 N M-140 Watervliet, Mi 49098 • PHONe:269-463-6511 • WWW.jdsMariNa.cOM

college team jersey or logo to our stores and receive

• NeW & Used bOats available • PONtOON reNtals • bOat sales & service • MecHaNical rePairs • Pick UP & delivery • bOat stOrage available • WiNterizatiON • sHriNk WraP

HeWitt lifts & dOcks

www.olivecart.com 421 State St., St. Joseph, MI 424 Phoenix St., South Haven, MI

$5.00 OFF

that team pasta ($7.95 retail value) *With minimum purchase of $30. (Excluding pasta) While supplies last until November 5, 2014

Off The Water, Michiana

TOURIST FOR A DAY

Week of October 16-22, 2014 • Page 7

Discover the local destinations right in your own backyard

See what's cookin'

Annual kitchen walk returns to Harbor Country

H

A R B O R C O U N T R Y — Designs for Dignity’s (D4D) 11th Annual Kitchen Walk will provide visitors with an insider’s tour of state-ofthe-art kitchens in Michigan’s Harbor Country from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time Saturday, Oct. 14.

The home tour begins at Susan Fredman at Home Shop, located at 15998 Red Arrow Highway in Union Pier and spans stops located within a 12-mile radius in Michigan’s Harbor Country.

From a mix of modern on the preserve to charming cottages and iconic designs each kitchen area is open for viewing. At each stop, guests can sample a variety of food and beverage tastings from savory bites to scrumptious desserts and more crafted by visiting chefs and purveyors.

The tour culminates with a “Wine Down” reception where attendees can regroup after a day of touring. The tour will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. The wine reception will be hosted at The Mesa Luna Restaurant, located at 12868 Red Arrow Highway in Sawyer.

General admission tickets are $75 each. Tickets for a tour and bus from Chicago are available for $100 each. A block of five tickets may be purchased for $350, and a block of 10 tickets can be purchased for $700.

All tickets may be purchased at http://www. Submitted photo designsfordignity.org/ Visitors can see kitchens like these at the events/kitchen-walk/or by annual kitchen walk in Harbor Country. calling (800) 351-6354.

Rest Assured

Money doesn’t grow on trees...

But you can find it in your local newspaper.

Your Security Professionals Serving Our Community Since 1981

With hundreds of dollars in coupon savings every week, your local newspaper pays for itself... and then some!

Call today to subscribe!

269-687-7710

SCI Alarm, Inc

Leader Publications www.leaderpub.com

(574) 277-3322 www.scialarm.com

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL Intrusion/ Fire Alarms Video Surveillance Access Control Local Monitoring

Page 8 • Week of October 16-22, 2014

Off The Water, Michiana

HAPPY

E 'W NE RSAR ' S

6

Celebrating Years!

ix years ago Grape Sense was born for the love of wine and love of column writing. Today’s column is the anniversary.

It seemed unlikely in October 2008 that the column would reach more than 20 newspapers. Just as unlikely was adding a regional magazine and contributing stories to a national online wine magazine. It seemed crazy to imagine wine travel to Paso Robles and Mendocino, CA., to learn more about wine. That was followed by travel to France not once but three times in 2012 to learn about Languedoc, Bordeaux, and Chablis wines.

So forgive the

personal reflection. But there have been some clear trends learned through six years of wine writing which are helpful to the target audience.

Grape Sense No. 1 (this is No. 155) started with this: “I hope to offer a little wine education to those who may drink some wine and would like to take a step up without paying the big bucks. I will write about types of wine and specific wines.”

That focus hasn’t varied much through the years though the price point sneaks a bit upwards on occasion.

But what has the journey yielded to benefit value wine consumers?

People want to learn more about wine. Statistics galore from varied sources document Americans are drinking more wine. Wine consumers want to know more about the wine basics than ever before.

Not all great U.S. wine has to come from California,

More than just food...It’s an experience

Washington, or Oregon. And this remains one of the biggest misconceptions in the wine industry. New York’s Finger Lakes, Virginia, and Northern Michigan deserve a spot on your table.

Indiana has some great wineries as do other Midwestern states.

Unfortunately, the wine industry boom has led to winery growth but many enter the business for the wrong reasons. A winery is a small, agriculture business.

Running a winery is farming, chemistry, labor, marketing, and sales. Finding success isn’t easy for most new wineries in the Hoosier state or any non-traditional wine producing region.

There are great wineries in Indiana and those spots have been detailed in Grape Sense on many occasions.

By the way, there is no better time for a drive to Southern Indiana wineries than the fall.

Many wine drinkers are still afraid to try new things.

When visiting a wine shop, instead of the market or local liquor store, pick up a bottle of Argentinian Malbec or Carmenere from Chile. Wine novices should try the great Rhone grapes of France grown there or in California’s central coastal region. Those Rhone grapes are Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre.

Those grapes together and alone make great red wines.

Maybe the most important advice is to have fun with wine. Get a group of friends together and blind taste a cabernet, merlot, and syrah and see who can correctly identify each grape.

The price point doesn’t matter. Or have a big party and have each couple bring two bottles of wine. One bottle of each is open and tasted blind.

At the end of the tasting everyone votes for the best wine of the event and the winner takes home that extra

COLUMNIST

Howard Hewitt Grape Sense

bottle of each wine!

Most of all, thank you.

Thank you for reading Grape Sense for six years.

Howard W. Hewitt, Crawfordsville, Ind., writes about value wine every other week for more than 20 Midwestern newspapers.

You can reach him at: hewitthoward@gmail.com

g n i t a r b e l e C usiness!

75 Years in B

Sushi Bar-Teppanyaki-Intimate Dining Wine-Saki-Beer....Featuring the area’s largest Craft Brew selection with over 100 bottles in stock

Starting October 13th come in for daily specials, sales, door prizes & giveaways!

October 17th & 18th mini classes & free services!

For info on daily specials offered Oct. 13-18, go to our website and “Join our mailing list”!

Carryout & Large Party Accommodations Available Elegant Dining, Distinctive Food, Impeccable Service

Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night or family gathering location, we offer it all 7225 Heritage Square Dr, Suite 290 Granger, IN • 574-272-2292

513 Lincolnway West • South Bend, IN

574-234-2278 • www.genescamera.com Download our FREE iPhone App!

9 CLASS

Off The Water, Michiana

Adoption ADOPT:

096

Loving couple wishes to adopt. We have an amazing life together and can't wait to share it with a baby. Expenses paid. Kim and Joe 855-565-2767 www.kimandjoeadopt.info or text only 516- 502-8834

General Notices 106 BANQUET HALL AND CHAIR & TABLE RENTAL up to 200 people American Legion Post 26 104 N. 3rd. St. Niles, MI (269)357-1411

WRONGLY DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?

I can help. (269)473-2370

Business Oppor200 tunities Earn Extra Cash on the Weekends

delivering the Leader AREA ROUTES AVAILABLE As an independent contractor you determine the hours you work on Saturday and/or Sunday. You must have a valid drivers license and your own transportation.

Contact Cindy at 269-6877727 or cindy.klingerman@leaderpub.com to learn more about this profitable opportunity

Help Wanted 300 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for WERNER ENTERPRISES Earn $850 per week!

No CDL? No Problem!

Local Training Job-Ready in 15 Days!

1-800-882-7364

FARM HOUSE RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

NEEDED

Cassopolis

Home Health aides needed immediately in your area.

Flexible hours, great pay. in Vandalia is needing 1 Call A+ Nursing Inc 800-531night shift donut maker and 0272 2 bakers for 3 PM-11PM shifts. Full-time and parttime available. Experience a plus but not required. Call Eric at 269.535.3021 or stop by the bakery to fill out an application.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!

20 Part-Time Positions Flexible Schedule – 1st or 2nd Shift $9.00 per hour Buchanan, MI (269) 408-1980

StJosephMI.ExpressPros.com

Kenneth Smith, Inc. Truck Drivers Pulling Dump Trailers Wanted

DRIVERS NEEDED:

Class A CDL and Dump trailer exp. preferred. Tristate area, Home nights and weekends, Fuel Savings Sharing Program, Safety Bonus, Health Benefits.

Apply in person 2596 Detroit Road (M-60) in Niles, MI or call 269-684-5960 to request application www.kennethsmithinc.com

Week of October 16-22, 2014 • Page 9

NOW HIRING North Woods Village Assisted Living/Memory Care is filling up and we need more good people.

STONE LAKE MANOR

Senior Apartments.

2 months free on select units.

Spacious, two bedroom located on beautiful Stone Lake, Intercom entry building, elevator, emergency pull cords. Seniors 62 years or older. Rent starts at $631.00 (based on income).

Please call Toni at 269-4453333 or stop by today at 145 Stone Lake St. for more information. EHO. TDD 1800-649-3777 American Preferred 1-800-968-1792

See our ad under business opportunities

Classifieds GET RESULTS

Price Adjustment

2 Acres Buchanan Country location 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Outbuildings Call or Text Chris Moore Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

OVER 20 ACRES

Send resumes to Mick Feauto, 1409 East Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or by email to mfeauto@nwvmemory.com

NOW HIRING

Silverbrook Manor is hiring for many positions. See the larger ad in today's paper.

FOR RENT

1 Bdrm Apartment Non-smoker, No pets.

Call Roger Tracey for details (269)683-2211. $400/mo.

For Rent 418 BERRIEN SPRINGS

LEADER PUBLICATIONS ROUTES AVAILABLE

FOR SALE

3 bedroom house, 1 1/2 bath, 2 car garage, $1,200, no pets (269)429-3017

FOR RENT

Elderly Care 307 KARE SERVICES

Compassionate Home Care Services (269)684-1984 (574)292-2900 email:KKaidanRay@aol.com www.KAREService.com

Instruction & Training

309

P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Classes Oct. 18th, 8-5 $85 Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Apartments 2 BEDROOM

Apartments Available $565/month (269)684-4500 tanglewood-niles.com

412

2 quiet west side Niles homes for rent. Clean & comfortable 1 bedroom home for $475/month. A sharp brick, ranch, 3 bedroom home, $1000/month.

Call (269) 695-5839.

Houses for Sale

500

4 bedroom, 3 bath, 5 acres, full basement, two 2 car garages. $255,000 Call Mike at (269)470-2995

of natural beauty in Michigan! 7 minutes from Elkhart. Open split bedroom floor plan offers over 2500 sq.ft. with 6 bedrooms/4.5 bath including guest quarters. Barn, pool, creek, pond, and horse/dirt bike trails. Edwardsburg schools. This house is a must see! $370,000.

Coldwell Banker, RWG Patty Lauten (574)340-4271 (269)663-8800

Manufactured Homes

502

FAMILY HOME, $686/MO!

3 bd/2 bth, 1,456+ sq. ft.

Many updates!

Central air, Skylights Buchanan, 269-695-3119

GREAT HOME! GREAT PRICE!

2 Bd/2 Bth, air cond., Vaulted ceilings, $488/MO* Buchanan, 269-695-3119

HOMES FOR SALE IN DECATUR

3 Bed, 2 bath homes ready to be moved into. Lease WHETHER BUYING Options at starting at $621 per month (includes lot rent, OR SELLING insurance, water, trash) Call Integrity Real Estate 269-423-7024 or visit Professionals would love the opportunity to www.phelpscommunity.com view pictures serve you. Call any of our to agents for professional service you expect and de- Mobile Homes 506 serve.

REDUCED 269-684-5030 Integrity Real Estate MUST SELL! Professionals 14x70, 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home, new furnace, roof & water heater, some work needed, $4,500.

(574)340-9994

THIS IS A MUST SEE!

Antiques

600

Benton Harbor - 7990 E. Napier Ave.

ESTATE SALE

Oct. 25 & 26, 10am-4pm

Glassware, kid's toys & books, jewelry, furniture, toy tractors, modern farm hand tools

241 Hartman Rd., Niles Nicely updated home in Brandywine with 1 acre of 602 land. 3 bedroom/ 1 bath Collectibles with 2 car garage. Hard- NILES FLEA MARKET wood floors refinished and 111 E. Main St, Niles MI bathroom remodeled re- Main floor booths now cently. $75,000. Bob or available, $40 & up per Joanne Bell (269)687-7173 month. (269) 262-4333

Good Things to Garage-Yard 636 669 Eat Sales Niles - 1340 Sycamore St. HUNDREDS OF St. Paul's Lutheran Church PUMPKINS Ladies Aid •Fancy #1's .50 -$2.50 •Honey crisp apples $10 1/2 bushel 9 other varieties •Fancy #1's $9 & up •Sweet Jumbo Onions $16.50 50lbs.

•Winter Squash •Cabbage .25/lb •USA #1 Potatoes $10/50lbs.

•Red & Green Bell Peppers & Tomatoes $4/half bushel •Honey 1 1/2 lbs. $7 HOURS: M-Sat 9-7 & Sun 12-7 Hunky Fruit Stand 2054 M140 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 944-3025

Household Merchandise FOR SALE

642

•Used and Reconditioned Appliances •Washers & Dryers •Ranges •Air Conditioners •Refrigerators 841 Carberry Rd. Niles (269)687-8639

HUGE SALE AT

Rummage and Bake Sale Friday Oct 17th 9am-2pm Saturday Oct 18th 9am - 1pm 12pm - 1pm Saturday $5.00 Box Sale (Rummage Only)

Wanted to Buy

672

ADAMS JUNKERS Adam buys JUNK CARS Adam Buys Repairable Cars Fixable Cars Wanted

adamsjunkers.com Adam Pays the most!!

FREE PICKUP 7 days a week (574) 300-6556

ALWAYS PAYING

top dollar for junk cars, trucks & farm equipment.

Also buying repairables. Paul buys junk cars & trucks.

(574)993-1131

BUYING

BILL'S USED APPLIANCES Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm Sat. 10a-3pm Closed Sunday 2324 S. 11th St. Niles Next door to Tank Town (269) 340-5952

repairable scrap and unwanted vehicles, top dollar paid. Call or text for a free quote today. Free towing.

Kevin (817)437-0450

Merchandise for 643 Sale YOUR E-CIG EXPERTS

Cash paid for medium size refrigerators, working or repairable. Also gas & electric ranges.

Call

WANTED TO BUY

Heating

10 CLASS Off The Water, Michiana HOPPER EXCAVATING Insurance 703 758 "Have Gravel Will Travel" Driveway, stone, slag, reLOWER YOUR cycled concrete, asphalt, top INSURANCE RATES!

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE

soil, sand & fill. (269)7821744/(269)783-1744

WEAVER CONCRETE

And masonry, driveways, Robert Flory, Sr. porches, patios, tear Phone: (269)423-8458 out/replace, all repairs, Cell: (269)655-5291 brick, block, stone, fireLawn Service 721 places. Will fix wet basements big or small, inside GARDENING WITH and out. All concrete flatINTEGRITY, LLC work $2.00 sq. ft. Land•Lawn maintenance, scaping. Fast dependable •Full Landscaping Service service. Quality work. In• Spring Clean Ups sured. Aaron (269)655clean beds, preen, mulch, 4158 trim shrubs, edging, create Masonry Service 740 new beds & much more Call Ellen (269)759-1012 MICHIANA MASONRY

Tree Service 725 C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

Trees, brush, stump removal, high lift work, insured.

(269)362-4331 or 683-1065 leave msg.

& CONSTRUCTION

$12.

PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

Antenna Service

737

Recycling Service

Misc. Services 747 HOUSE SITTER

MR. MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES

Roofing, Siding & Windows, Light Hauling & Spring Clean-Ups, No Inside or Outside job too big or small.

Low affordable rates.

(269)591-1403

Are you tired of

driveways and pole barns.

No job too small. Free Estimates.

Insured (269)228-1163

KLIMEK ENTERPRISES

BODY & SALES

Electrical Contracting, No Job Too Big or Small. Free Quotes.

Affordable Pricing, Licensed & Insured. (269)684-6290 or (269)470-4097.

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

BY NIEBOER

Quality Built (269)684-6673

Quality Clock Repair

Front Street Framery 801 E. Front St. Buchanan House Calls, Free Estimates (269)409-1031

Painting Service

754

PAINTING

Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall Repair & Power washing.

Insured. Call Glen Hoese at (269)684-4055

CONCRETE REMOVAL Cleaning Service 757 Roll off boxes RICK'S for Concrete Paustian, Inc. POWER WASHING (269)461-6449

RVs, homes, decks, cement sidewalks, driveways small Concrete, bricks, blocks & commercial jobs. Serving stonework. Any type of tear Cass., Dow. & Niles. Free Senior Disout & replace. Basement Estimates, Will beat any repairs, landscaping, bobcat counts. estimates. work. No job too small. 35 competitors Guaranteed. years experience. Concrete Satisfaction $2.20 a sq. foot. Insured. Call 269-470-9507 or 269470-9498 Jerry (269) 352-4010

DEPROW CONCRETE

FOR SALE

'98 Monte Carlo. New tires & Responsible retired female Battery, 3100 engine, no with references and ex- rust, Florida car, $2000 firm. perience, available Jan. - (269) 697-8221 Mar. 2015 (773)304-7956 SCARLETT AUTO

J.M. HUNT ENTERPRISES, LLC Painting & Drywall. Insured.

(269)683- windows & doors, window C & C CONCRETE Free Estimates.

Family wrapping, siding, fascia & Flat work of all kinds, Owned & Operated for Over sidewalks, 50 years. 269-683-4442.

666 soffit. Call Randy (269)782- stamping, 3139 (269)208-9838 concrete patching, patios,

all black, 1 female & 5 MK males.

All shots, vet checked. $200 each. (269) CONSTRUCTION 845-0051 Pole barn & other garages specialist. Roofing Siding, Framing and more. Over 25 years experience. Licensed.

Contact Michael N. Knepple (269)476-9777

2013 Chevrolet Equinox $21,987 2011 Toyota Prius $15,992 2012 GMC Sierra $31,350 2005 Ford Taurus $4,783 Call (574) 264-1174 today!

743

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

Miscellaneous PUG PUPPIES

945

All your Masonry needs! playing games when Chimney Cleaning. Insured & trying to buy a car?

Bonded. Senior discounts .

Do you want the best deal (269)362-1566

Specializing in Flat work of all type, seawalls, stamped concrete & Bobcat Service. Free Over 30 years of experience, estimates. Insured. Fast, deU dig, 2 - 5 ft., white pine, tile work, kitchens, bath- pendable service. (269)445Norway Spruce & Blue rooms, decks & porches, 3349 or (269)591-0100

Spruce, 4039

Autos for Sale

for your new car and tradein? Do you want the best ever buying your CA$H 4 JUNKERS experience PAYNE'S TREE new car/truck/suv or van?

Then I'm your girl! Come see SERVICE me, your neighbor, Amber Tree Trimming & Removal.

Henslee, at Tyler AutoStump Grinding & Firewood. motive for the best, most Bobcat & Concrete Work. professional, no nonsense Insured. (269)663-8091 and FUN vehicle buying exR & B AFFORDABLE perience! Located at the TREE & STUMP Chevy/Cadillac/Kia dealREMOVAL Turn that Junker in your yard ership at 1810 S. 11th Fully insured. to cash in your hand Street Niles, MI 49120! Call Nick: (269) 254-6634 801 Carberry Rd, Niles me at 269-683-1710 or Sam: (269) 591-5386 269-687-5865 888-315-6797 or email me THE CUTTING EDGE at amberh@tylers.com!"

Vaporizers & e-hookah (269)687-8639 Over 50 liquid flavors.

WE WILL BUY US 31 Tobacco 50552 US 31 N, South Bend your junk car. We haul for WHY PAY TO free. Paying up to $1500 (574) 271-0333 cash. Please call anytime WATCH TV? Hunting & Fishing 645 269-687-8098 Dozens of Free HD & Digital channels, use your own GUNS FOR SALE Home Improvecomplete installation FIRE HAWK THOMPSON 700 wiring, & repair, tower removal, CENTER ARMS 50 CAL ment packages with antenna, roMUZZLE LOADER -$250 FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS tor & amp starting at $250.

20 GAUGE HARRINGTON & GUTTERS & SIDING Free estimates.

RICHARDSON SINGLE SHOT (269)357-6352 FRYMAN’S ROOFING MODEL 1908 -$150 antennasplus1.com .410 3 IN WARDS WESTERN Your home exterior experts.

FIELD MODEL 10-SB94- TB - Quality guaranteed! Locally 739 Owned for 50 years. (269)782- Concrete Service $100 5008 (David & Terri Fryman) BRADY CONCRETE Call 269-683-7692

Lawn & Garden 648 EVERGREENS

Home - Auto - Health - Life We do the shopping for you!

TCU Insurance Agency Call Deb Asmus today (269) 683-6700 x5901

2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (Red), 4 Door, Engine: V8, 4.7 Liter, City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG, 116k miles, Comfortably Seats 6 people, $9,800.00 Call (269) 461-4197

Scarlett Auto Sales

2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS Front Wheel Drive 4 Door Sedan 2.0 L, 138 HP, DOHC 4Cyl. W/4speed Auto Trans Power locks,Windows, Steering, XM Sat. Radio Capable Boasting 347 avg. MPG hwy.

5 Units under 50K Call today for more information!

(269)461-4197

LEADERPUB.COM

Page 10 • Week of October 16-22, 2014

Niles

The Daily Star Dowagiac

The Daily News The Leader

Edwardsburg

The Argus

Cassopolis

The Vigilant

Off the Water

Oct. 17-Nov. 2

The Baroda Queen Committee is planning a Scrapa-thon Fundraiser for Saturday, October 18. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Baroda American Legion. Cost is $35 and includes an 8-foot table, and lunch and dinner (water and coffee included). Soft drinks will be available for purchase. Space is limited to the first 40 people registered. No refunds will be given after Oct. 15.

Specialty Meats

• Old World European style smoked sausage • Wild Game Jerky & Meat Snack Products • Venison Processing (Trim only) 215 N. Mechanic Street Berrien Springs, MI

269-471-7121

www.ZicksMeats.com

Food Food Nature LEGEND LEGEND

Crafts Holiday

Art Alcohol Tourist Art Shots Parting Tourist Information Information Music

Religious Family

Religious Religious Theatre

LEGEND

Alcohol Crafts

i

i

$

Business Religious

i

Movies Business Movies Food Shopping Nature Holiday Nature Holiday

Community Theatre Community Theatre Camping Family Parting Shots Family Tourist Information Parting Shots

Information Sports

Nature Summer

$$

Crafts Nature

Crafts Music Shopping Shopping Holiday

Music Sports Sports

Parting Shots $

$

South Bend Civic Theatre proudly presents an allnew take on Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” Adapted by local playwright Jim Geisel, this highly original interpretation presents a sinister acting troupe taking on the legendary story with ingenious theatrical devices and tricks. This world premiere production of Frankenstein will amaze and thrill audiences as they witness a new chapter in the story of SBCT. Frankenstein performs in SBCT’s Wilson Theatre, 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Ticket prices are $18 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; and $15 Wednesday and Thursday. To purchase tickets, call the SBCT Box Office at 574-234-1112 or online sbct.org.

Community

Visitors are invited to step back in time to get a feel for what it was like to be a part of South Bend’s music scene in the early 1900s from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 8.

The tour, developed by The Music Village and Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County, will bring to life the people, events, and times of South Bend a century ago through the lens of The JMS Building, located at

Food Food Religious Religious Camping Summer Summer Family Parting Shots Camping

i

i

$

Shopping

108 N. Main St.,Tourist Suite 113 last Tourist two Saturdays of every Information Information Camping ShoppingSouthSports in downtown Bend. month through March. Vendor spaces are $10 each, and include a table and chair.

For information or to reserve Nature HolidayNature Holiday Camping Vendors are being Summer sought for a space, contact Janna at New Troy’s popular Indoor 773-275-1514 or info@cenFlea Market, which will re- teroftheworld.net. The Censume at the New Troy Com- ter will be open for dealer setPartingCenter Shots onFamily Family Parting Shots up from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday munity Saturday, and 8 a.m.

Saturday.

Oct. 18, $ and continue on$ the $

The Berrien County 4-H Foundation, Inc. Autumn Theater Event will feature the Deep Fried Pickle Project on Thursday, Oct. 16 at The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks. The social gathering begins at 6 p.m. with the concert at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35, which includes the concert, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine/beer Oct. 17-18 and dessert.

Proceeds from the event support 4-H programs across Berrien The Morris Performing County.

Arts Center will host “Chicago,” a musical tale of Oct. 17 murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitaPrepare for chills and thrills tion, adultery and treachas South Bend Civic The- ery—all those things we atre presents its first ever hold near and dear to our Haunted House! SBCT hearts. The show begins at 8 p.m. See the event

Oct. 18

$

Oct. 16

page on morriscenter.org for pricing.

$

Barn Swallow Theater presents “Fox in the Fairway” presented by Lois Owen.

has converted its old office building right next door at 211 W Madison into the “House of Frightenstein” to thrill and scare those brave enough to pass inside the door.The production opens Oct. 17 at SBCT, and advanced ticket purchases are encouraged. Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling the SBCT Box Office at 574-234-1112 or online at sbct.org - click on “Haunted House. Tickets at the door are $15. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Haunted House, call the box office at 574-234-1112 or e-mail tracie@sbct.org.

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

i

Week 2014 •Community Page Tourist 11 Information Crafts 16-22, Crafts Music Businessof October Movies Music

$$

Oct. 16-19

i

$

Off The Water, Michiana

Shopping

SportsShopping

Sports

Camping

Summer Camping

Summer

Page 12 • Week of October 16-22, 2014

Off The Water, Michiana

PARTING SHOTS

l a v i t s e F n o o M t s e v r a H e h t r Unde Dowagiac 2014