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The Patrick Booth Trio is one of the many performers to headline the iRock Jazz Fest in New Buffalo.

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Jazzing up New Buffalo iRock Festival designed to draw visitors during winter months

By NICK SHELTON

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EW BUFFALO, Mich. — If you’re a cool cat looking for an out-of-this-world time, look no further than New Buffalo. On Saturday, Nov. 8, the iRock JAZZ Festival is making its inaugural debut, bringing in more than 30 musicians to the city.

The Saturday festival is the brain child of New Buffalo resident and iRock JAZZ Founder/CEO John Moultrie. According to Moultrie, the town of New Buffalo is going to be transformed into various jazz venues when it returns to Harbor Country next week.

“We’re going to convert some of the restaurants within the town and virtually have seven different jazz venues throughout the town,” Moultrie said.

Those venues include Timothy’s, Roma Pizza, New Buffalo Yacht Club, New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, El Rancho Grande, Casey’s, Brewster’s and Bentwood Tavern.

For those into a particular variety of jazz, chances are it will be included in one of the 18 shows the fest will offer.

“Everybody has their perception of jazz,” Moultrie said. “There’s instrumental music, there’s smooth jazz, there’s traditional jazz, there’s experimental jazz. We’ll have a variety of everything.”

Moultrie said the per-

formers, who hail from places like New York, Chicago, Tennessee and Canada, will provide guests who are new to jazz with the chance to discover something they will really enjoy.

“We’re bringing in a group of people reflective of the music and the culture and its diversity,” Moultrie said. “People will get a chance to kind of find their type of music and what they like.”

Moultrie understands the trials and tribulations businesses of a resort community face as the colder weather rolls in and the economic tide begins to turn.

“As soon as the weather changes, what we find is that a lot of the second homeowners go back home. It is hard for business to survive during the off season,” Moultrie said.

“This is one of the reasons why I decided to jumpstart at least some part of the activities that will take part in the fall this year.”

It is Moultrie’s goal to entertain the people who are currently in town, and to help cultivate a group of people who will visit New Buffalo in the off-season.

“This is a welcome mat,” Moultrie said.

“Supporting this festival means we are supporting the small business owners that stay open during the off-season.”

When asked why New Buffalo was chosen for the

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CLOCKWISE: Chris Green Quartet, Chris Lawrence, Kimme Horne, Dara Tucker and Marqueal Jordon are among performers at the iRock Jazz Festival. festival, Moultrie spoke proudly about the “crown jewel of Harbor Country.”

“At the end of the day, it’s still a jazz festival about music, but more importantly, we’re trying

to help create an experience that’s second to none.

(We are) providing entertainment in venues of people I consider my friends, in a place I call home,” Moultrie said.

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Merlot makes a comeback

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t’s time to move beyond the so-called “Sideways Effect” and try merlot again.

It’s been documented over and over how the 2004 movie “Sideways” wrecked Merlot sales and sent Pinot Noir sales skyrocketing.

The truth of the matter is a little less dramatic than those descriptions that were always overstated, but certainly true.

Up until that fun little movie when Miles uttered, “I’m not drinking any ******* Merlot” the grape was one of the nation’s favorites. It was the biggest selling wine in America in 2000. Nielsen statistics showed Merlot consistently holding around 14 percent of overall U.S. wine sales. Merlot even out sold Cabernet in 2001. Pinot Noir was really just a blip on the map.

After the movie Merlot sales dipped, not as dramatically as you may have heard described but dropped nonetheless. According to 2013 statistics Chardonnay

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remains the grape of choice at 13 percent, Cabernet at 12 percent, then comes revenge of Merlot at 9 percent. Pinot Noir has certainly picked up market share now at 7.5 percent of U.S. sales. Pinot Grigio and Muscato are surprisingly also in the top five in sales.

But we’re talking Merlot here people. There was a drop, after Sideways was released Merlot sales dropped two percent.

“After Sideways the market got focused,” said Merlot maven P.J. Alviso, Director of Estate Viticulture for Duckhorn vineyards in Napa. “We had to develop a tolerance for no bad wine and there was a lot of it out there.

The market was flooded with bad Merlot.”

It might surprise the Pinot-sniffing, Merlotbashing wine snobs or wine snob wannabes that Merlot is the most widely planted grape in the world at 720,000 acres!

As some might expect, France plants the most

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P.J. Alviso, director or Estate Viticulture for Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa, California.

Merlot at nearly a quarter a million acres. The wonderful wine blends of Saint Emilion are dominated by Merlot.

More surprising, perhaps, is that Italy is the number-two Merlot producer at 93,000 acres compared to the

55,000 acres in the U.S. Merlot is believed to date back to 1748 in Bordeaux France. The word comes from the French word “merle,’ which means “blackbird.”

The grape is genetically

linked to Cabernet France and a sibling to Cabernet and Carmenere.

What do you get in a Merlot? The better question is what should you get from good Merlot? The textbook characteristics are black cherry, plum, olive, cedar, blackberry, currant, dark chocolate, cocoa, peppers, and an earthiness.

Merlot of the late 1990s and early part of this century were often flabby, thin wines or terribly out of balance.

Many were musty to the taste and unfocused. That’s just not the case any longer.

Growers like Alviso believe Napa has some of the world’s best terroir for growing the grape. “Merlot is relatively easy to grow and that’s why so much is planted,” he said, “but it’s not easy to make great wine.”

You can find Merlot from many different states and parts of the world.

Washington winemakers turnout out great Merlot wine and Merlot blends. If you want to try stunning Merlot at a stunning price for

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LKHART, Ind. — The Elkhart County Parks will celebrate the grand opening of the Ox Bow Park Tower on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Ancon Construction and the Elkhart County Parks are placing the final touches, inspections, signage and landscaping on this new park icon and it will be ready for the public to enjoy after the ceremony.

The community is welcome to the event and entry into the park will be free the entire weekend. The steel beam and treated lumber structure stands 34 feet high and features a first level accessible platform.

The capacity load is 316 people and it overlooks the lower field. The modern tower was designed with safety, accessibility and multi-use purposes in mind.

The Elkhart County Parks envisions the new tower will be used for observation during cross country meets as well as public programs and is excited the first level will be accessible.

The public is also welcome to bring memories of the old tower to the event.

Copies of photographs, artwork, handwritten stories and poems are welcome.

There will be a “memory board” on display during the ribbon cutting ceremony, and afterwards the materials will be preserved by the park department.

Light refreshments will also be served.

The original tower built in 1972 was an icon to Ox Bow County Park until it was burned by fire in the summer of 2010. In the midst of an economic decline, it was deemed a non-essential item; therefore the County’s selfinsurance was unable to cover the cost to rebuild.

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Elkhart County Parks will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its new tower on Saturday.

With an outcry from the general public, the Elkhart County Park and Recreation Board stated a new tower could be constructed if the public helped raise the funds.

A designated donation fund was established in August of 2010 and Ancon Construction came forward to offer its expertise.

Volunteers from the Two Rivers Running Club and Concord Ox Bow Elementary School initiated the first fundraisers while many others from the community gave through t-shirt sales and donation boxes.

In 2013, the Elkhart County Community

Foundation gave the largest tower project gift with a $32,000.00 matching grant. This grant inspired other area foundations and donors to give funds for the Tower Project. Local foundations such as the Bill Deputy Foundation, Ironis Family Foundation, Welter Foundation, Monogram Loves Kids Foundation, and Corson Family Foundation all contributed and in addition many donations were given by individuals and service clubs.

To date the Elkhart County Parks has raised $133,280 including $42,000 from the county.

The tower will cost over

$120,000 with the remaining funds to be used for a nearby concrete accessible parking pad.

Donations are still needed for park amenities such as a bike rack, educational signage, security lighting and a spotting scope. There is still time to give towards the tower amenities, but the department would prefer all donations by Dec. 31, 2014. Gifts of $250 or more will have their names placed on the permanent donor that will be installed in the spring.

For more information contact the Elkhart County Parks at (574) 535-6458 or visit www.elkhartcountyparks.org.

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Shopping, soup and so much more Krasl Art Center’s Artisan Market hosts annual fundraiser

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — Holiday lovers are invited to get a start on holiday shopping and enjoy a satisfying meal at the Krasl Art Center’s Artisan Market and Soup’s On fundraiser Nov. 7-13.

The Artisan Market is a fine craft show hosted each autumn in the galleries of the Krasl Art Center. Guests will be welcomed with a piping hot cup of cider and personal shoppers will be on hand to help select the perfect handmade items for loved ones and friends.

Giftables from regional artists include jewelry, ceramics, apparel, holiday decorations and more.

Premiere Party The Artisan Market kicks off with its “Puttin’ on the Ritz” Premiere Party Friday, Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. Attendees will have the first opportunity to view and purchase unique gifts for family and friends, be entertained 1930s style and enjoy wine by Lemon Creek winery, beer

by Tapistry Brewing and appetizers.

A costume contest will be held for those who would like to dress in fashions from the 1930s with special prizes awarded to the best costumes.

The cost to attend the premiere party is $25 per person. Tickets may be purchased at krasl.org or at the event.

Shopping Hours Shop Saturday through Thursday from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Personal shoppers will be available to help patrons with their purchase and a wish list service is available to let loved ones know what patrons would like for a gift.

The Artisan Market will be open until 8 p.m. Tuesday and will feature complimentary wine, beer, light appetizers and entertainment throughout the evening for the enjoyment of shoppers.

Daily shopping and Tuesday evening shopping are free and open to the public.

Soup’s On Enjoy a satisfying meal and shop for artist-made giftables at the Soup’s On luncheon to be held 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 10 through Thursday, Nov. 13 during Artisan Market.

The cost for a single bowl or three-cup sampler, bread, drink and apple is $7 per person. Dessert is available for $2 each.

Patrons may support the Krasl Art Center by purchasing a special “Dine, Dessert & Donate” package for $10 which includes the meal, one dessert and a $1 donation to the Krasl Art Center.

“Celebrity” servers will dish soup during Soup’s On. Monday’s servers will be the Krasl Art Center staff, Tuesday will be the Krasl Art Center board of directors, Wednesday will be employees from Edgewater Bank, and Thursday will be students from the

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Media partner Edible Michiana has created a Roasted Fall Vegetable Soup recipe for Artisan Market. The recipe will be available during the event and the soup will be available Monday during Soup’s On. Lake Michigan College Culinary Arts program students will serve their own chili recipe Thursday, providing students with the opportunity to display their culinary skills to patrons.

Companies and organizations that would like to reward employees with a delicious lunch may call the Krasl Art Center at (269) 983-0271 to purchase Soup’s On tickets in advance.

Veterans who purchase a meal on Veterans’ Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 will receive one free dessert by showing their veteran card.

About the Artisan Market The Artisan Market is the Krasl Art Center’s annual fall fundraiser and one of southwest Michigan’s finest craft shows.

Artists must apply to the market and are accepted on the quality of their work as well as their media category to ensure a broad range of exceptional and unique handmade giftables. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Krasl Art Center’s education and outreach programs. Artisan Market is sponsored by Biggby of St.

Joseph, Edgewater Bank, Edible Michiana, Lake Michigan College Conference & Event Services. For more information visit http://www.krasl.org/engage/artisanmarket.

About the Krasl Art Center Krasl Art Center is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and is located in a 17,500 square foot, three-story building in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan overlooking Lake Michigan. The Krasl Art Center has three public galleries, five studios, a library/lecture room, a black and white wet darkroom, a gift shop and a permanent collection of 40 sculptures.

Through its mission of bringing people and art together, the KAC offers thoughtful exhibitions, community events such as the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff and Artisan Market, engaging classes, outreach opportunities, and cultural exploration. The Krasl Art Center is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Krasl Art Center galleries are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Thursday hours extended to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Gallery admission is free; however, donations are appreciated. For more information, please visit www.krasl.org or call (269) 983.0271.

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Don't forget your roots

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ast Sunday I was wandering around one of the last outdoor farmers markets of the season scoping out the beautiful fall produce. I came upon a gorgeous display of organic turnips and it occurred to me that I hadn’t had them in ages!

There are so many great regional root vegetables in

the fall that it’s easy to forget one.

These looked too beautiful to pass up and I’d been craving something starchy and interesting.

Voila, the white and purple bulbous root answered the call!

Turnips are delicious prepared in a variety of ways. They can be roasted

with other veggies, fried in a hash, baked in casseroles, cooked in stews, and steamed for salads. I typically roast them, but this time I decided to mash and whip them up for a change of pace. Wow, was that a great idea!

They’re sweet and nutty at the same time so stirring in soy milk and sage gave

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them a nice contrast. I think adding some fresh dill or parsley would really add to the dish as well. I was trying to keep it totally local, so I went with the hearty sauteed cabbage and celery combo to add flavor and depth.

This should be a nice complement to your fall and winter plate since these roots typically grow from October through the winter.

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Upcoming events at the Acorn Theater

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HREE OAKS, Mich. — The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks has several events planned for the month of November. A full list of events can be found on the theater’s website, acorntheater.com.

Saturday, Nov. 1: Karen Mason: Star of Broadway’s Mamma-Mia! 8 p.m. Tickets $25 Karen Mason, an American theater actress and singer, has starred on Broadway, on Off-Broadway, on television, and with her numerous lauded recordings…Karena “…has few peers when it comes to ripping the roof off with her amazing voice that knows no bounds!” (TheatreScene.net) Karen is a 10-time MAC Award winner and has won the MAC Award for Major Female Vocalist of the Year for six consecutive years. She has also won the 2006 Nightlife Award for Major Female Vocalist and has three Bistro Awards.

Mason most recently garnered rave reviews starring as The Queen of Hearts in Wonderland on Broadway. She originated the role of Tanya on Broadway in Abba’s Mamma Mia!, and was awarded a 2002 Drama Desk nomination as Best Actress. Her other leading roles include Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, which she performed to critical acclaim and standing ovations on Broadway and in Los Angeles for three years; Velma von Tussel in the final Broadway company of Hairspray; “Monotony” singer, Mazeppa in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway; Rosalie in Carnival (another Drama Desk nomination); plus featured roles in Broadway’s Torch Song Trilogy; and Play me a Country Song.

Karen won the Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance in And the World Goes ‘Round, and starred Off-Broadway in her own show Karen Mason Sings Broadway, Beatles and Brian.

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The Acorn Theater is open on Tuesday nights for a night of music, comedy poetry-and anything else the community wants to showcase. PERFORMERS: To reserve a slot, please email Sandra Thompson at sandra@acorntheater.com. Musicians: 10-minute limit. Spoken word performers: 5 minute limit. No cover. Full bar.

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Saturday, Nov. 8: Tom Chapin 8 p.m.; Tickets $25 The New York Times calls three-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin “…one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.” Chapin is Grammy Award-winning American musician, entertainer, singer-songwriter and storyteller for both family and adult audiences. His career spans Broadway, TV, and Law and Order: SVU. Film credits include Sleeping documentary and feature films, and the concert stage.

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Fernwood Garden presents seventh annual holiday market Preview party Nov. 7; Holiday Market Nov. 8

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ILES, Mich. — F e r n w o o d Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan, is hosting its seventh annual Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Gallery will be filled to the brim with a wonderful blend of local artisans, specialty food vendors and growers of unique and artful plant material. Just a few steps away in the Chase Classroom, the Niles Handweavers Guild will display a wonderful selection of hand-woven items for sale.

And just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Fernwood Gift Shop will offer a fine selection of holiday decorating and gift items. Orders also can be placed for your beautiful holiday greens arrangements, a Fernwood tradition started by Fernwood founder, Kay Boydston.

Guests can enjoy lunch in the Fernwood Café starting at 11 a.m.

Want a sneak peek of the quality art, food, and other gift ideas? Attend the preview party on Friday night, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to bring your friends and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and martini bar, along with a silent auction and advance vendor purchases. The preview party is $50 per person; RSVP by Nov. 6. Visit www. fernwoodbotanical.org or

knitted farm animals, also will be offered. Tomten books will be sold in the Fernwood gift shop.

Caramel and flavored popcorn, flavored toffee, Michigan Mints, vanilla beans, salsa, hot fudge, and other items line the food table, and a wide selection of Cherry Republic, Southwestern Michigan Buttery, and Beekman 1802 food products can be found in the Gift Shop.

Find something for everyone on your list, for yourself, and for holiday entertaining at Fernwood’s Holiday Market, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Michigan.

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Artisans from all over Michiana will offer items like these at the holiday market Nov. 8. call (269) 695-6491 to RSVP for the preview party.

Clay vases and whimsical whistles, ceramics, and pewter items will be featured, as well as wooden spoons and other wood-

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Also among items from the specialty vendors are hand-felted ornaments and

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About Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve Fernwood is a special place where nature blends with gardens and art to create an experience of wonder for all ages. Fernwood comprises 105 acres on the St. Joseph River near Buchanan, Michigan, at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Starting Nov. 1, Fernwood will close at 5 p.m. The Fernwood Café is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.

Fernwood is closed on Mondays. Call 269.695.6491 or visit www.fernwoodbotanical.org for more information.

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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

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

Help Wanted 300 DRIVER/WAREHOUSE MATERIAL HANDLER

LEADER PUBLICATIONS ROUTES AVAILABLE

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

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

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

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE MATERIAL HANDLER Local/Class A

Are you looking for a local driving/warehouse position in the Elkhart area?

Look no further- Carefree of Colorado in Elkhart has an opening for a high energy, enthusiastic, CDL-Class A driver licensed warehouse worker.

This position will be responsible for alternating duties as business needs warrant, including, but not limited to driving our flatbed semi truck and working in our warehouse as a material handler (loading and unloading trucks).

Hours are 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday with overtime as needed.

We offer a safe and clean working environment, medical/life, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and much more.

Apply in person at our Elkhart facility: Carefree of Colorado 4507 Chester Drive Elkhart, IN 46516 Monday-Friday from 7am-3pm Fax: 303-459-5103 or email hr@carefreeofcolorado.com your resume today.

Call Anthony 269-240-8800.

Share ranch style house in quiet country setting close to downtown Niles. 3 bedroom/ 2 bath, 3000sq ft of living space, with 2 levels, 2 acres.

Need employed man, handy, strong & a wrestler. Rent is $500/month or negotiable to right guy(s).

Apartments 2 BEDROOM

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

2 BEDROOM

Recently remodeled, washer and dryer hook up, $650/month; electric, water and trash included. $800 deposit. 1160 Lambert St, Apt 1, Niles MI. (574) 2501212

Arbor Trails

STONE LAKE MANOR

OVER 20 ACRES

1615 N. 5TH St.• Niles, Mi 49120

(269) 683-1850

We Have Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhomes with Full Basements Starting at $635/mo.

1&2 Bedroom Apartments and 2&3 Bedroom Townhomes Available!

• SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • 24 HR. MAINTENANCE • COMMUNITY ROOM

FREE WiFi

• SECURITY ACCESS INTERCOM SYSTEM • PLAYGROUND

Stop in for a tour!

M-F 8am-5pm

For Rent 418 LOVELY 3 BEDROOM

completely remodeled home in the city of Niles, central air $875/month plus security deposit, excellent credit & references, no section 8 (269)621-4724 or (269)684-5516

Rent-Lease, Misc. 442 COMMERCIAL SPACE

For rent, approx. 750 sq ft, corner office, secure building, indoor parking, reasonable rent. Call Roger Tracey (269)683-2211

Houses for Sale

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

WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING

Integrity Real Estate Professionals would love the opportunity to serve you. Call any of our agents for professional service you expect and deserve.

269-684-5030 Integrity Real Estate Professionals

500 THIS IS A MUST SEE!

EFFICIENCY APT

1 room with kitchenette and full bathroom. $375/month.

Electric, water and trash included. $475 deposit. 1160 Lambert St, Apt 3, Niles MI. (574) 250-1212 Cassopolis 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

Carefree of Colorado in Elkhart is hiring for this position. See the larger ad in See our ad under business opportunities today's paper.

If you are interested in joining a people empowered company that offers the opportunity for growth, we want to hear from you.

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837 Wadaduga Lane, Niles, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 5 acres, full basement, $255,000 Call Mike at (269)470-2995

FOR SALE

Brandywine Ranch Quiet Area of Homes 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Efficient Geothermal Heating Immediate Occupancy Call or Text Chris Moore Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

241 Hartman Rd., Niles Nicely updated home in Brandywine with 1 acre of land. 3 bedroom/ 1 bath with 2 car garage. Hardwood floors refinished and bathroom remodeled recently. $75,000. Bob or Joanne Bell (269)687-7173

Manufactured 502 Homes GREAT HOME! GREAT PRICE!

Elderly Care 307 KARE SERVICES

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

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 Options at starting at $621 per month (includes lot rent, insurance, water, trash) Call 269-423-7024 or visit www.phelpscommunity.com to view pictures

STUNNING HOME! GREAT PRICE!

Household Merchandise FOR SALE

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

HUGE SALE AT

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

Merchandise for 643 Sale YOUR E-CIG EXPERTS

3 bd/2 bth, A/C, garden tub, Thermopane Windows, New flooring throughout Call 269-695-3119 Riverside Estates

Mobile Homes 506 REDUCED MUST SELL!

14x70, 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home, new furnace, roof & water heater, some work needed, $4,000 or best offer. (574)340-9994

Collectibles 602 NILES FLEA MARKET

111 E. Main St, Niles MI Main floor booths now available, $40 & up per month. (269) 262-4333

Good Things to 636 Eat LEHMAN'S ORCHARD HONEYCRISP APPLES & CIDER (269)683-9078 2280 Portage Rd. Niles Sunday-Friday noon-5pm Saturday 9am-5pm

TONS OF EXTRA LARGE PUMPKINS $1 each

•Honey crisp apples $1/lb, $10/half bushel •Red, White & Russet Potatoes $6/half bushel, $10/50 lbs •Tomatoes, Romas & Peppers $4/half bushel, $1/lb •Winter Squash .49/lb, $9/half bushel •Cabbage .25/lb •Walla Walla Sweet Onions $10/half bushel •Honey 3 lbs $13 HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 10-6, Sun. noon-6 Hunky Fruit Stand 2054 M140 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 944-3025

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10 CLASS Home Improvement

700

Antenna Service

737

FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING FRYMAN’S ROOFING

Your home exterior experts.

Quality guaranteed! Locally Owned for 50 years. (269)7825008 (David & Terri Fryman)

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

Over 30 years of experience, tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, windows & doors, window wrapping, siding, fascia & soffit. Call Randy (269)7823139 (269)208-9838

MK CONSTRUCTION

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

Free Estimates.

Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 years. 269-683-4442.

WHY PAY TO WATCH TV?

Dozens of Free HD & Digital channels, use your own Cleaning Service 757 wiring, complete installation THANK YOU! & repair, tower removal, Rick's Power Washing packages with antenna, rowould like to thank all of the tor & amp starting at $250. customers that supported Free estimates. him this year!

(269)357-6352 He will be back antennasplus1.com in March 2015!

Concrete Service 739 C & C CONCRETE

Insurance 758 LOWER YOUR Flat work of all kinds, stamping, sidewalks, INSURANCE RATES!

concrete patching, patios, Home - Auto - Health - Life driveways and pole barns. We do the shopping for you!

TCU Insurance Agency Pole barn & other garages No job too small. Free Call Deb Asmus today Insured specialist. Roofing Siding, Estimates.

(269) 683-6700 x5901 Framing and more. Over 25 (269)228-1163

Vaporizers & e-hookah Over 50 liquid flavors.

US 31 Tobacco 945 years experience. Licensed. DEPROW CONCRETE Autos for Sale 50552 US 31 N, South Bend 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS Contact Michael N. Knepple Concrete, bricks, blocks & (574) 271-0333 46k Red in Color stonework. Any type of tear (269)476-9777 Guaranteed 30 MPG/hwy out & replace. Basement Front Wheel Drive 4 Door repairs, landscaping, bobcat Garage-Yard 669 MR. MAINTENANCE work. No job too small. 35 Sedan Sales No Credit Checks years experience. Concrete FREE ESTIMATES Nile/Cassopolis62010 Roofing, Siding & Windows, $2.20 a sq. foot. Insured.

No Interest Anderson Rd. (Between Light Hauling & Spring Jerry (269) 352-4010 Low down Payment White St. and Pokagon Hwy) Clean-Ups, No Inside or Low monthly payments!!

HOPPER EXCAVATING Free 6 month Warranty!

BARN SALE "Have Gravel Will Travel" Outside job too big or small.

Call Scarlett Auto for more Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & Low affordable rates. Driveway, stone, slag, reinformation!

Nov. 2, 10-4 cycled concrete, asphalt, top (269)591-1403 (269)461-4197 Cast iron, old tools, vintage soil, sand & fill. (269)782glassware, collectibles, kit1744/(269)783-1744 703 WEAVER CONCRETE chen items, 2 very nice sets Heating of china, 1 set of Corelle, And masonry, driveways, wool blankets, Ox Yokes, old porches, patios, tear steam heat radiators and so out/replace, all repairs, much more (269)684-4469 2013 Chevrolet Equinox brick, block, stone, fireOUTDOOR WOOD $21,987 places. Will fix wet baseFURNACE ments big or small, inside 2011 Toyota Prius $15,992 Wanted to Buy 672 Robert Flory, Sr. and out. All concrete flat- 2012 GMC Sierra $31,350 ADAMS JUNKERS Phone: (269)423-8458 2005 Ford Taurus $4,783 work $2.00 sq. ft. LandCell: (269)655-5291 scaping. Fast dependable Call (574) 264-1174 today!

Adam buys FOR SALE service. Quality work. InJUNK CARS '98 Monte Carlo. New tires & sured.

Aaron (269)655Lawn Service 721 Battery, 3100 engine, no 4158 GARDENING WITH rust, Florida car, $2000 firm.

Adam Buys Recycling Service 743 (269) 697-8221 INTEGRITY, LLC Repairable Cars SCARLETT AUTO •Lawn Maintenance CA$H 4 JUNKERS Fixable Cars Wanted •Full Landscaping Service BODY & SALES • Fall Clean Ups adamsjunkers.com 2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Adam Pays the most!!

•Cut Back & Clean Beds Cab (Red), Engine: V8, 4.7 Call Ellen (269)759-1012 Liter, City 14/Hwy 19/Comb FREE PICKUP 16 MPG, 116k miles, 7 days a week Comfortably Seats 6 people, Tree Service 725 $9,800.00.

C & S MARSH Call (269) 461-4197 (574) 300-6556 TREE SERVICE Turn that Junker in your yard Trees, brush, stump removal, to cash in your hand high lift work, insured.

ALWAYS PAYING 801 Carberry Rd, Niles (269)362-4331 or 683-1065 top dollar for junk cars, leave msg.

269-687-5865 trucks & farm equipment.

Also buying repairables. Paul buys junk cars & trucks.

(574)993-1131

PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Stump Grinding & Firewood. repairable scrap and un- Bobcat & Concrete Work. wanted vehicles, top dollar Insured. (269)663-8091 paid. Call or text for a free quote today. Free towing.

Kevin (817)437-0450 THE CUTTING EDGE

BUYING

WANTED TO BUY

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

Call (269)687-8639

WE WILL BUY

your junk car. We haul for free. Paying up to $1500 cash. Please call anytime 269-687-8098

PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

Appliance Repair 733 FOR REFRIGERATION SERVICE Call Geiger's at (269)687-8639

Misc. Services 747 KLIMEK ENTERPRISES

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 PAINTING

754

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

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

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are invited to the Tail Waggin’ event from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Othanagon picnic area. There will be tractor-drawn hayrides through the crisp autumn air. Light refreshments for dogs and owners are also available for purchase from the Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake.

Concession proceeds and hayride fees benefit park improvement projects. Pets must be on a 6-foot leash. Pets in costume are welcome and encouraged.

Kids On Stage will present “Captain Louie Jr” at the Kids On Stage theatre at The Orchards Mall. The show will be performed Thursday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m., Friday & Saturday, Nov. 7 & 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 9 at 3 p.m. All tickets are $8 online in advance and $10 at the door. All seating is reserved with limited tickets available at the box office. Tickets may be purchased at www.dougskidsonstage. A Sweet Adeline Show com or by calling 269 titled “Stay Tuend” will 313-2796. be performed from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 at JamesOct. 31 town United Methodist Church, located at 59218 CR 3 in Elkhart.

A Zombie Prom “night to The show features the dis-member” is planned River Bend Chorus and for Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. at quartet At Eaz. An afPlayer’s Bar and Grille ter glow will follow the in St. Joseph. There show. For tickets, call will be specialty drinks, (574) 288-2688 or (574) dancing at 10 p.m. and a 293-7460. Tickets are Zombie Prom King and $10 for adults and $5 for Queen crowned at mid- students grades K-12. night. For more informaNov. 5 tion visit facebook.com/ PlayersStJoe. Nov. 1

On Saturday, November 1, Bendix Woods County Park in New Carlisle will offer a unique hayride opportunity and a benefit for PetsConnect.

The fee for this program is $3 per person plus a donation of a pet related item for PetsConnect.

Dogs and their owners

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? the early clearing of the trails.

Contact: Jon Owen, 269-697-3770, for additional information.

Nov. 6

Travel with Sarett Nature Center to Jasper Pulaski Wildlife Refuge on Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. to observe the pre-migration staging of thousand of sandhill cranes. Bring a sack supper and dress warmly. Fee is $10.

Please call (269) 9274832 to register.

On Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will host a program by Museum Curator, Mollie Kruck. Kruck will present the history of downtown Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, highlighting various businesses, hotels, houses, and people that have played a part in the development of each city’s historic downtown districts. The program will be based in part on the popular walking tours offered by the Museum this summer with The Four Flags Snow- added images featuring mobile Club will meet on the business districts.

Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Nov. 7-23 7 p.m., at the Chamber of Commerce Building (lower level, enter from alleyway), 321 Main St., Members of the South Niles. New members or Bend Civic Theatre volunteers are always will perform “Take Me welcome and needed Out” by Richard Greento help keep the trails burg from Nov. 7 to 23. going. Come and learn Showtimes are 7 p.m. about the planning pro- Wednesday through cess and pitch in with Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (574) 2341112 or on the website at sbct.org.

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Nov. 20

Join Sarett Nature Center’s Restoration Rangers on Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. for a workday to remove invasive species. Please call (269) 927-4832 to Preschoolers can begin register. their lifelong love of nature with Sarett Nature Nov. 21-23 Center’s monthly preschool class. Please call (269) 927-4832 for more The Children’s Music information.

Workshop will present Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. Nov. 15 at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage in Benton Barn Swallow Theater Harbor, featuring theatpresents its annual rical flying effects crev”Variety Show and Pie ated by Hall Associates Auction” with directors Flying Effects. ShowLois Owen and Mike times are 7 p.m. Friday Morgan. and Saturday and 4 p.m.

Sunday. Tickets are $10 Nov. 16 for adults and $6 for seniors and students.

The Baroda Queen Committee will be holding a Little Miss Baroda pageant in conjunction with the Miss Baroda pageant at Bridgman High School’s Performing Arts Center. Girls between the ages of 5 and 9 before Nov. 16 who live in Baroda Village/ Township are eligible to participate. For more information, call Diane Mesinger at (269) 9300019 or Chris at (269) 930-2069.

Alcohol

Art

Business

Movies

Community

Theatre

Crafts

Music

Religious

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Tourist

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Nov. 22-23

Sarett Nature Center’s annual Nature Book and Attic Art Sale takes place on Nov. 22 and 23 during regular business hours. Call the nature center at (269) 9274832 for more details.

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Camping

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CLEARING OUT YOUR ATTIC? Call Classifieds to sell your stuff! 269-683-4804

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!

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PARTING SHOTS

Halloween in Dowagiac

Optimist Club hosted costume parade Saturday

Photos by TED YOAKUM