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BAC galleries warm up for spring B UCHANAN, Mich.

— A public reception will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6, at the Buchanan Art Center.

The event will feature new exhibits by three local artists: Two Together; Photographs and Bird Drawings by Todd Hoover in the Roti Roti Gallery; Seasons of My Heart; Quilts and Textiles by Sandy Whitmyer in the Showplace Gallery and Showcases, and Circles; Ceramics and Paintings by (Jennifer) Zona in the Hess Library.

These exhibits open on Wednesday Feb. 25, and run through Saturday, April 18.

Lilly Endowment Education Grant for the study of non-silver photography. Hoover has a strong exhibition history in juried art shows and has had several one-man shows. His one-man shows include the South Bend Museum of Art; the Northern Indiana Artist Association Gallery, Hammond, Indiana; Indiana University, South Bend Campus; St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and the Michiana Jewish Federation, South Bend, Indiana.

In 2010, Hoover switched from film photography to digital photography. Initially, going from darkroom silver photography to digital computer printed photography was an extremely difficult transition for him after making photos in his darkroom for so many years.

In 2011 Hoover started a series of photographs he called “Small to Big.” He photographed miniature toys and figurines and then greatly enlarged these images.

At the end of 2013, Hoover reexamined a series of Bird Drawings that he

Todd Hoover Todd Hoover (Two Together) received a degree in Art Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1968, and an M.F.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1973. He taught drawing and photography classes at James Whitcomb Riley High School, South Bend, Indiana, and photography at Indiana University, South Bend Campus.

In 1999, he received a

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received her associate’s degree in fine arts, which emphasized in ceramics, she pursued another degree in fine arts from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Immediately after receiving her bachelor’s degree she moved to New Mexico to further investigate ceramics and weaving; then earning her master’s degree in fine art from the University of New Mexico in 2009.

Zona is a public artist who focuses on large-scale ceramic and textile instillations. Zona has shown her artworks internationally and nationally, and is part of the collections the Center for Peace and Justice, Law Submitted photo Library of the University The Buchanan Art Center has a new exhibit available for viewing. Piec- of New Mexico, Grand es include works by Todd Hoover (above) and Jennifer Zona (below). Valley State University and Art in municipal Places 1 completed in the 1980s. He percent for the Arts prostarted to collage strips gram in Albuquerque, New from his paint-by-number Mexico. Zona continues to painting collection create her artwork in her (circa:1950s), and then he home in Buchanan. re-photographed them. In 2014 he went back into the About the darkroom to make “Bird Buchanan Art Center Photograms.”

The Buchanan Art Hoover found that he Center is located at 117 still loved the magic of West Front Street in darkroom photography.

Buchanan, Michigan. The Also during this period, he Center features three galstarted a series of photoleries with rotating exhibits graphs that he calls “Two of regional artists’ works, a Together.” In these photos program of educational art he explores the relationship classes for all ages, and a of two visuals that he gift shop offering works of makes into one photo. local artists. Current hours are Monday - Thursday 10 Sandy (Williams) a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 10 Whitmyer a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday Sandy (Williams) doing woodworking and of painting, quilting and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Whitmyer (Seasons of My selling her crafts to four crafting with the members. Sundays. More informaHeart) graduated from shops in the Stone Mountain, tion, including a schedule Galien High School and Georgia area. Also at that Jennifer Zona of classes, can be obtained attended Lake Michigan time she learned to quilt.

Jennifer Zona a.k.a. at the Center by calling College. She returned to When she and her hus- “Zona” (Circles) was born 269-697-4005, or by visitSouthwest Michigan eight band were transferred to in Kalamazoo Michigan, ing their website at: www. years ago after living in Arkansas she joined the and grew up in Niles, buchananartcenter.org.

Virginia, Atlanta and final- local Decorative Artist Michigan, where she comEditor’s Note: Due to a ly Northwest Arkansas.

Club, a quilt guild and pleted her high school stud- printing error in last week’s Sandy has always became involved with the ies. She furthered her stud- Off the Water, this article enjoyed art and crafts and local “Festival of Trees.” ies at the community col- has been reprinted in this while living in the Atlanta Sandy is the President of lege in Dowagiac at week’s edition. We regret area she joined a Decorative the Niles Art Association Southwestern Michigan the error and are happy to Artist Club and started and enjoys sharing her love College. After Zona correct it.

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FOCUS Local Civil War reeanctors Ted and Faye Chamberlain, along with a dozen others, will entertain visitors at the Heritage Museum on Feb. 27.

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“We have a fantastic group of reenactors who will give a first-person perspective on this important chapter in our nation’s history,” said Museum Curator Mollie Kruck Admission to this event is $15 for adults in advance; $20 at the door. Museum members receive a $5 discount off adult admissions. Children ages 6-18 are $3 and admission is free for ages 5 and under. Tickets may be purchased now by calling the Heritage Museum at 269-983-1191.

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. – From 6 to 9 m. on Friday, Feb. 27, the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will host an event, Night at the Museum: The Civil War Experience. More than a dozen reenactors will bring history to life at this family fun event.

Based on the popular “Night at the Museum” movies, reenactors will be present throughout the evening. The Museum’s current exhibit, “Southwest Michigan in the Civil War,” will be transformed into an encampment.

Attendees will interact with a variety of Civil War characters, including soldiers, a field nurse, a school child, a dentist and more. On the main level, there will be dancing and merriment as organizers recreate a ball organized to support Union troops. Children will enjoy 1860s games, crafts and vintage baseball. Light snacks will offer a taste of the times, and a Victorian photo booth will allow families to dress in costume and create a souvenir of this special evening.

The event will offer a last chance to see the museum’s Civil War exhibit, which closes on Feb. 28.

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ARBERT — Center of the World Woodshop in Harbert, Michigan, has issued an open invitation to local authors to participate in its fourth annual Author! Author! Reception & Readings from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.

Any authors who have not participated before, or who have previously participated but have a new book to share, are invited to take part.

This year’s readings and presentations will be given by poet, S.M. Kozubek, and award-winning children’s author, Cheri L. Hallwood. A haiku workshop will be offered earlier in the day, and a haiku contest will enliven the Author! Author! event.

There is no charge for participation. The organizer asks only that authors mingle with visitors and sign books. Authors will handle their own sales and keep all proceeds from those sales.

Any authors who are interested in participating should contact Lorraine at 269-469-5687 or info@ centeroftheworld.net. Space is limited, so preference will be given to those who register early.

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Snite Museum expands Irish art collection James Barry prints arrive at the University of Notre Dame

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OTRE DAME, Ind. — The Snite Museum of Art announces the acquisition of a significant portfolio of 28 prints by the quixotic Irish artist James Barry (1741-1806).

Rich in symbolism and technically inventive, these new additions to the collection promise to enhance the University of Notre Dame’s position as a leading center for Irish, 18th Century, art historical and trans-Atlantic studies.

The artist’s dramatic compositions, grand scale and heroic subjects offer visitors, connoisseurs, students and scholars much to contemplate and enjoy.

“This is a first-rate acquisition of one of the most influential artists of the 18th Century British Atlantic world. It will be thrilling to see how our students in early American, Irish and British history interpret such a rich and complex set of materials,” said Patrick Griffin, chair and MaddenHennebry professor of history at Notre Dame.

Included in the portfolio are many rare, lifetime impressions of some of the Catholic artist’s most provocative images skewering British society or weighing in on contentious current events, such as the war in the American colonies. Barry was a member of the Royal Academy but was eventually expelled for his belligerence and acrimony.

Printmaking for Barry was more than just an opportunity to market his ideas to a wide audience. Self-taught in the arts of printmaking, he used it to work out icono-graphical and compositional problems. It was part of his creative process, and the prints can be used to chart his everevolving positions on political issues and his increasing technical acumen.

Multiple states of the same print in which the more experimental aquatint technique was effaced in favor of conventional engraving suggest the artist’s lamentable concession to a market that did not appreciate his innova-

tions. He was one of the earliest practitioners of lithography shortly after its invention around 1800, a singular example of which is also part of this portfolio.

This remarkable collection was built over four decades by Nancy and William Pressly, the foremost scholar on James Barry and professor emeritus of 18th and 19th Century European art at the University of Maryland.

“Over the years, as I looked and relooked at these prints, I was amazed at both the subtlety and richness of Barry’s process but he never pursued virtually for its own sake: all is in the service of his passion to transform his audience, a transformation, however, that places great demands on his viewer,” Pressly said.

Barry produced more than 40 prints during his career. The William and Nancy Preslsy Collection represents more than half of that production, making the University of Notre Dame and the Yale Center for British Art the two largest repositories of his work in the United States.

The acquisition of 18 of the prints was made possible by a generous gift from the F.T. Stent Family with 10 additional prints donated by the Presslys themselves.

The Snite Musum of Art is located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, near South Bend, Indiana. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

Museum information is available at (574) 631-5466, or at the website: sniteartmuseum.nd.edu.

Driving directions and parking information are available at http://nd.edu/visitors/directions/.

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“The Phoenix” and “King Lear and Cordelia” etching and engravings are among the pieces on display at Notre Dame’s Snite Museum.

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ILES, Mich. – Ellen Ecker Ogden, author of “The Complete Kitchen Garden” and professional kitchen garden designer, returns to Fernwood for a day of exploring and designing inspirational and artful kitchen gardens.

As co-founder of The Cook’s Garden seed catalog, America’s premier source for seeds and plants, Ogden combines her artistic background with her love of growing and cooking from the garden. She will share classic garden design techniques to help visitors visualize the garden of their dreams, and teach everyone her six steps to success to transfer to your own kitchen garden design.

Ogden writes about food and gardens for cooks who love to garden. Her articles and kitchen garden designs have appeared in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Country Living, Country Gardens, Organic Gardening, Eating Well, Better Homes and Gardens, and The Boston Globe, among others. She has been a guest on HGTV’s Gardening by the Yard as The Baroness of Basil and on PBS’s Victory Garden.

Ogden is a dedicated member of The Garden Conservancy, Vermont Community Garden Network, Vermont Fresh Newtork, Slow Food USA, International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), Northeast Organic Farmers Association (NOFA), Garden Writers Association (GWA), and Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI).

Fernwood is offering several unique opportunities to meet and learn kitchen garden design with Odgen on Saturday, Feb. 28. She will present a lecture, The Art of Growing Food, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

In this popular lecture, participants will be inspired to elevate an ordinary vegetable garden to extraordinary.

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A true kitchen garden opens the senses in new and inspiring ways, both in the garden and in the kitchen.

Guests will discover fresh ideas for how to combine classic design with practical technique to enhance their own design for an elegant edible garden. Ellen’s book,

The Complete Kitchen Garden, will be available for purchase, and Ellen will sign books following the lecture. The cost is $20 (Members $16).

Registration ends Feb. 27.

Enjoy a delicious lunch with Ellen, prepared by Fernwood’s Chef Tim Carrigan, featuring recipes from her book. Taste the flavor of seasonally inspired food to start the spring season. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the cost is $30 (Members $24). Please register by Feb. 25.

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SPOTLIGHT

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ENTON HARBOR, Mich. – ArtsBridge, a celebration of the arts in our neighborhood, will present a Collage Concert and Exhibit at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, 475 Green Avenue on Morton Hill in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The program will feature jazz pianist, Ivan Akansiima, All God’s Children Community Choir, and functional ceramics by Anthony Schaller and Michelle Witzel will be on exhibit and for sale.

Minister of First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Laurie Hartzell, praises ArtBridge’s ability to bring people together.

“In a community that is often known for its racial and socio-economic divisions, ArtsBridge provides a safe space where people can come together through the creative and performing arts. There is incredible talent throughout our community—what a joy to share in it together,” he said.

gifted, multi-talented, selftaught musician (piano, bass, acoustic guitar, drums) from Uganda, East Africa, currently living in South Haven. He began playing music at age 7 as a drummer for his church in his hometown of Jinja.

Ivan’s growth and experience as a musician has come from 18-plus years of playing and performing as an accompanist and solo act in churches, concert halls, music festivals, parties, jazz clubs, events, art Ivan Akansiima centers and schools in more Akansllma is a naturally than 40 countries. It was

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during a tour with Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa that Ivan became acquainted with South Haven.

Akansiima’s first musical influences were African indigenous drum rhythms from his ancestral music roots of banyoro and basoga, in his mid-teenage years, Ivan was introduced to western music through local radio stations playing R&B, rock, ballads, soul, pop, Afro-folk, and gospel. His cousin had a collection of black gospel jazz albums by artists such as Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, Commissioned, Take 6 and Hezekiah Walker. Listening

to these albums improved Akansiima’s drumming skills and musicianship in the late 90s. Then in the early 2000s, a friend made a compilation CD of Bebop jazz artists (Wes Montgomery, Charlie Parker, Pat Martino, Bud Powell, Joe Pass, Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson) that Ivan passionately loved and devoured diligently for hours each day.

He focused on learning and understanding jazz and its various styles. Ivan is currently a music student and bandleader of the Tritones jazz trio at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, where he is earning his music associ-

ates degree with plans to pursue advanced studies in jazz performance.

The All God’s Children Community Choir This multiracial, multicultural group of talented and enthusiastic children and teens, ages 5 to 18, draws from many different communities in Southwest Michigan. Led by a multiethnic team of directors, the Choir is now in its 15th year, inspiring audiences with its messages of brotherhood and sisterhood, unity, friendship peace and respect for all people. In addition to the full choir, the older members of All

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Anthony Schaller Schaller is the owner of Schaller Gallery at 210 State Street in St. Joseph, which represents internationally recognized ceramic makers and is considered one of the top functional ceramic galleries in the nation. Schaller obtained a Bachelor of Science in Fine/ Studio Arts from Andrews University. He also received ceramic training from three Minnesota St. Croix Valley artists — Jeff Oestreich, Linda Christianson, and Warren Mackenzie.

In addition to his gallery, Schaller has a studio at the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph that is focused on functional ceramics, and implements many locally sourced natural and experimental materials. His work displays a love for edge and line with aesthetic values coming from historical ceramics. Schaller’s ceramics are on display and for sale in his studio and gallery and

he has also worked as a curator and associate professor.

Currently, he is developing a plan to implement a professional development program to help others achieve their goals in the arts. Furthermore, he continues to present workshops, lectures, critiques, and discussions at universities and art centers across North America and abroad. In February, he consulted and critiqued at the Craft Alliance Expo in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In May, Schaller will travel to Tall Hisban, an archeological site in Jordan, where he will be responsible for developing a pottery workshop and education program.

Schaller also plans to participate in the International Chawan Expo in Belgium this year. The expo is an exhibition featuring the worlds top tea bowl (chawan) makers. It starts off at the Museum of Ceramics in Andenne, Belgium and then travels to eight other museums on three continents.

“I am pretty excited about this one,” Schaller said.

Michelle Witzel Witzel grew up in Berrien Springs, Michigan and went to Andrews University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics.

She has been working in ceramics for nearly 20 years. Her primarily porcelain work is strongly influenced by the Danish and Scandinavian minimalist modern movements. She has a studio at the Box Factory for the Arts right next door to her husband, Anthony Schaller’s, studio.

Michelle’s ceramics are on display and for sale at her studio at the Box Factory and the Schaller Gallery.

Michelle travels with her husband to his presentations when she can.

Admission is free and donations are accepted. For more information, call (269) 925-7075 or visit on Facebook: First Presbyterian Church in Benton Harbor.

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ArtsBridge will host a special concert featuring both music and visual art on March 1.

God’s Children (12 through 18) are organized into a Teen Ensemble, which performs as a separate group and together with the younger children.

Since the Choir’s initial appearance at the Race Relations Council Awards Program in 2001, All God’s Children has performed on more than 100 occasions. These special events have included performances at Lake Michigan College and Andrews University to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Also, they have performed a special

Habitat for Humanity concert for former President Jimmy Carter and concerts in Grand Rapids and Traverse City for state and national teachers’ conferences, along with joint appearances with the Chicago Children’s Choir in Michigan and Chicago, a Holiday Traditions concert with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and Metropolitan Opera star Angela Brown and a 2014 Martin Luther King day concert at Navy Pier in Chicago. They have shared performances with renowned professional

musicians Tom Chapin, Josh White, Jr., Gemini, LaRon Williams, Nikki Harris, Peter Yarrow, and Pamela Chappell (with whom All God’s Children recorded an award-winning CD).

In 2013, the choir released its own CD, titled All God’s Children, with a special guest appearance

by Pamela Chappell. The All God’s Children Community Choir is led by its Co-Founders and Coordinators Sandy and Larry Feldman and Directors Hursel Cole, Corey Hampton, Stephanie Ng, and

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ENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) has an exciting reason to throw a party: an announcement detailing a returning popular event.

At the reveal party, which begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, leaders of the organization will publicly announce the names of the stars participating in the second season of SMSO’s May event, Dancing with the Symphony Stars.

To celebrate the big reveal the SMSO has invited local breweries, wineries and restaurants for an evening of drinks, food and music. The Benton Harbor location of Studio 492 will be revealed on purchased tickets.

The evening will include tastings from the region’s finest craft breweries and wineries, cuisine favorites from local area restaurants and live musical duo Lana Hoffman and Steve Kamerling.

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

NOW HIRING

Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse Aides Part-time, Flexible LPN and CNA staff on all shifts Send resumes to wellness@nwvmemory.com or call 574-247-1866 and talk to Jenifer Coffman

Michiana Recycling & Disposal

is looking for residential drivers with a CDL A or B, good attendance and work ethic, ability to read maps & attention to safety. Top wages, benefits include BCBS Health, Dental & Life Insurance, uniforms, paid holidays and vacations, safety bonus and overtime pay.

Apply on line at

MACHINE OPERATORS

Permanent Fulltime positions available in Berrien Springs and Dowagiac $10/ hour all shifts (269)408-1980

stjosephmi.expresspros.com

or at our office at 33541 Reum Rd, Niles, MI

MAINTENANCE LEADER

Applications and resumes can be dropped off at the fair office or emailed to manager@bcyf.org and will be accepted until February 27, 2015.

Truck Drivers Waste-Away Group Because of continued growth, we are accepting applications for experienced CDL Truck Drivers for our HIMCO and Borden Waste-Away Companies.

Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits.

For confidential information call (574) 262-2229 - Joe Will answer or return calls any time, including evenings and weekends. www.wasteawaygroup.com Email: HR@wasteawaygroup.com

1615 N. 5TH St.• Niles, Mi 49120

ONLY $249*/Month 980 sq. ft- 3Bd/2Bath View of St. Joe River 269-695-3119

Rent-Lease, Misc. 442 OFFICE SPACE

Coldwell Banker Anchor Real Estate Offices Now Hiring Contact (269)683-4507

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The Berrien County Youth Fair is taking applications for a Maintenance Leader position. This is a full time salaried position. A job description and application are available on the fair web site, www.bcyf.org, or by contacting the Fair Office at (269) 473-4251.

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• SWIMMING POOL W EE iFi • AIR CONDITIONING • 24 HR. MAINTENANCE • COMMUNITY ROOM • PLAYGROUND • SECURITY ACCESS INTERCOM SYSTEM

For Rent 418 RENT TO OWN! YOUR OWN HOME!

LIKE NO OTHER

MAINTENANCE LEADER

Berrien County Youth Fair is accepting applications for a Maintenance Leader. See larger ad in today's paper.

MDS ASSISTANT NEEDED

Must be an LPN or RN 24 Hours a Week/ Hours may vary Please apply in person at Silverbrook Rehabilatation & Nursing Care Center 911 S. 3rd St. Niles MI Ask for Rhonda

SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

is looking for part-time warehouse & field staff in our Michigan area, early morning hours, must have valid DL & dependable transportation, up to 28 hours per week, great 2nd job, $8-$10 per hour, www.schurz.jobs/sbt or call Allen (574)235-6289

TRUCK DRIVERS

Waste Away Inc. is hiring for a CDL Drivers. See the larger ad in today's paper.

Elderly Care 307 KARE SERVICES

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

Instruction & Training

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P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Manufactured 502 Homes HOMES FOR SALE IN DECATUR

1&2 Bedroom Apartments and 2&3 Bedroom Town Homes Available!

Mon – Fri: 8am - 5pm

Silverbrook Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center is exLEADER cepting applications for C.N.A’s. We offer comPUBLICATIONS petitive wages and a sign n ROUTES bonus.

AVAILABLE Apply in person at: See our ad under business 911 S. 3rd St. Niles MI or opportunities Silverbrookrehab.com Be home every night & weekend

Open up your warm, new Apartment or Town Home for the new Year!

(269) 683-1850

C.N.A'S

DRIVERS WANTED

Arbor Trails

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

3 bed, 2 bath homes ready to be moved into. Lease options starting at $599 per month (includes lot rent, insurance, water, trash) Call (269)423-7024 or visit www.phelpscommunity.com to view pictures

Business For Sale 512 REDUCED!

3 Bay Self Serve for sale.

Great opportunity for a handy owner. Room for expansion. Needs TLC. Steady income for 20+ yrs. Never advertised. 150x150 lot size. City sewer & well water. $42,999.

Text (574)535-5004 Email tashbaugh@aol.com

To Place an Ad E-Mail Us At:

classifieds@leaderpub.com

Fishing Tackle - Public Auction

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Sunday, February 22nd pm at 12

STONE LAKE MANOR

Cass County Shrine Club in

Apartments 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. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD 1-800649-3777 American Preferred 1-800-968-1792

Call Classifieds

683-4804 or 888-725-0108

Located at the

Union, MI (1/2 mi. North of US 12 on Union Rd.) A very large selection of all new – Fishing Rods, Reels, Tackle, Lures, Line, Clothing, Sporting Items, Knives, and related.

Names Such as Diawa, Shimano, South Bend, Zebco, Berkley, Rapala, Shakespeare, Okuma, Stren, Mitchell, and More…

Panfish to Salmon size equipment…

Cash, Checks with ID’s, and Credit Cards Accepted.

Warm Building, Good Food, Benefits a GREAT organization – Cass County Shriners Club!

Kings Kloset – Sellers

Randy Ludwick Auctions LLC

664 W. Chicago Rd. • Bronson MI 49028 (517) 617-8034

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Feb. 21

Join a naturalist for a fun, winter scavenger hunt at Ox Bow County Park on Saturday, Feb. 21. We will also play a version of winter nature bingo, experience “I Spy” in the park and have fun being outside in the cool, crisp air. All ages are welcome, so bundle up and bring the entire family. We will meet at Fisherman’s Camp Shelter at 1:30 p.m. The entire program will be outside, so please dress for the weather.

For more information or directions, call 574-5356458 or visit www. elkhartcountyparks.org

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Join Curious Kid’s Museum for a live animal program with “Wild Tracks/Tom Moore,” featuring many different species of reptiles and amphibians. The museum admission is $6 per person for each Curious Kids’ location, or $10 for joint admission to both museums on the same day includes all daily family programs. Curious Kids’ Museum is located at 415 Lake Blvd. in St. Feb. 22

Get in shape with a fitness party at Maddog 5/1 Revolutionary Fitness from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 22. Includes 30 minutes of Real Ryder, 30 minutes of Strength, and 30 minutes of Yoga in the hot studio. This exciting

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? event, sponsored by Curious Kids’ Museum, is $50 per person, and is limited to the first 45 attendees. To register or for more information, please contact Curious Kids’ Museum at (269) 983-2543, or E-mail: dir@curiouskidsmuseum.org, or go to www. curiouskidsmuseum.org.

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Working in collaboration with the Cass County Animal Control, the COA will be hosting a Free Canine Rabies/Distemper shot clinic at both locations for Cass County senior citizens age 65 or older. The event requires registration at either the COA (269) 445-8110 or at Animal Control (269) 445-3701. The event will

be held at Front Street Feb.26 Crossing in Dowagiac from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23. For Experience an all new additional information, show when the interplease call 269-445nationally-acclaimed 8110.

Beatles concert, RAIN: A Tribute to the BeaFeb. 25 tles, returns to the Lake Michigan College MenEach year, more than del Center Mainstage at four-million people in 7 p.m. Tickets for Rain: over 20 countries raise A Tribute to the Beatles much-needed funds and start at $48 and are awareness to save lives available by calling the from cancer through the LMC Mendel Center Box Relay For Life move- Office at (269) 927-1221 ment. The Dowagiac or visiting www.lmcmainarea Relay For Life will stage.org. be having their Kickoff Celebration at 6 p.m.

Feb. 25, 2015, at the offices for the Council on Aging. For more infor- Curator Robert Myers mation contact Caralee will present “Captive in Waswick (269) 349-8710 the Alps: A Michigan or visit RelayForLife.org/ Airman Interned in Switzerland” at the DowagiacMi

History Center at Courthouse Square in Berrien Springs on Thursday, Feb. 26. The PowerPoint program will be the second in the History Center’s new winter program series, “Afternoons at Courthouse Square.” All programs in the series start at 2:00 p.m. at the History Center, located at 313 N. Cass Street (M-139) in Berrien Springs. Admission is free.

Misc. Services 747 KLIMEK ENTERPRISES

30 MPG!! 2009 Hyundai Elantra 4 door only 45k miles!!! $650.00 Down and $275.00 Monthly Call Today!!

269-461-4197 Ask for stock #1184 ---------------------Super Deal!!!

46k Miles!! 2010 Hyundai Elantra $650.00 Down $275.00 Monthly Drive away today!!

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Feb. 28

U93 presents Goodwill Glamour:Fashionable Fun for your Wedding, Prom or Special Event.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 at DoubleTree in South

CLASSIFIEDs Collectibles 602 NILES FLEA MARKET

BUYING

repairable scrap and unwanted vehicles, top dollar 111 E. Main St, Niles MI paid. Call or text for a free New vendors bringing many quote today. Free towing. new items weekly. Cure your Kevin (817)437-0450 cabin fever by shopping with us this Winter! We buy estates and single items! (269) 262-4333

CASH FOR JUNK CARS

Good Things to Eat

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HUNKY FRUIT STAND CLOSED Feb 23rd-Feb 27th.

Will resume business on Monday, March 2nd.

Household Merchandise

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BILL'S USED APPLIANCES You don't want to miss the TAX TIME DEALS! Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm Sat. 10a-3pm Closed Sunday 2324 S. 11th St. Niles (269) 340-5952

FOR SALE

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

Wanted to Buy

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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 Title or not!!

(574) 300-6556

Free Pick up 7 days a week (574)904-7610 for junk and vehicles!

Text (574)302-7772

Pole barn & other garages specialist. Roofing Siding, Framing and more. Over 40 years experience. Licensed.

Contact Michael N. Knepple (269)476-9777

MR. MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES

No Title, No Problem

CASH

MK CONSTRUCTION

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

Low affordable rates.

(269)591-1403

WILLIAMS HOME IMPROVEMENT

Repairs, Remodel, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, unwanted Plumbing & More. Certified or call mobile home work. Senior Discounts. (269)635-1527

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

Quality Clock Repair

712 Cash paid for medium Roof Repair size refrigerators, working MIDWEST ROOFING or repairable. Also gas & Family owned since 1984. electric ranges.

Call Lifetime Warranty Shingles Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers. Auto-Truck Misc.

(269)687-8639

Call (269)684-7199

WE WILL BUY

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

Home Improvement

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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

Tree Service 725 PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Stump Grinding & Firewood.

Bobcat & Concrete Work.

Insured. (269)663-8091

THE CUTTING EDGE PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

Snow Removal 745 SNOW PLOWING

Residential & Commercial. Free Estimates.

Reasonable Rates. Call Larry at C & C Concrete (269)228-1163

FOR SALE SALE FOR

'98 GMC GMC 3500 3500 1 1 ton, ton, 2 2 '98 wheel drive, cold A/C, cruise, Front Street Framery wheel drive, cold A/C, cruise, good running running transportation, transportation, 801 E. Front St. Buchanan good $2,995. '04 '04 GMC GMC Envoy Envoy Ext., Ext., House Calls, Free Estimates $2,995.

4 wheel wheel drive drive with with third third seat, seat, (269)409-1031 4 cruise, tilt, tilt, CD, CD, rear rear defrost, defrost, Painting Service 754 cruise, new tires, tires, good good runner, runner, new GMC Yukon, Yukon, $6,995, '00 '00 GMC $6,995, Denali, top top of of the the line, line, low low Denali, mileage, fully fully loaded, loaded, heated heated mileage, seats, leather, leather, etc. etc. $6,995, $6,995, seats, '07 Chevy Chevy Cobalt, Cobalt, Air, Air, Tilt, Tilt, '07 J.M. HUNT Cruise, low low mileage mileage only only 84K 84K Cruise, ENTERPRISES, LLC miles, $4,995, $4,995, '99 '99 Chevy Chevy miles, Painting & Drywall. Insured. Blazer, 4 wheel drive, Air, Blazer, 4 wheel drive, Air, Free Estimates.

Family Tilt, Cruise, R. Defrost, P. Tilt, Cruise, R. Defrost, P. Owned & Operated for Over Windows, P, Locks, good Windows, P, Locks, good 50 years. 269-683-4442. un nn n ee rr // tt rr aa n n ss p p oo rr tt aa tt ii oo n n rr u PAINTING $4,995 (269)462-9260 (269)462-9260 ask ask $4,995 Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall for for Greg Greg or or (269)262-6448 (269)262-6448 Repair & Power washing.

Insured. Call Glen Hoese at Autos for Sale 945 (269)684-4055

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2010 Hyundai Elantra (4door) 47k Miles No Interest charge No Credit Checks fits 2007-2013 GMC-Chevy Only $800.00 Down 2500 long box, $300 OBO. $275 Monthly (269)782-3139 Call Scarlett's 269-461-4197 Ask for stock Trucks, Vans, 942 #1169 4-Wh Drives -------------------Red In color 2010 Hyundai MUST SELL! Elantra 1993 Ford F250 ext. cab, 42k Miles diesel, 4x4, 198,000 miles, ONLY $$800.00 Down! tires good, runs good, $3,800 or best offer.

WOW Can't beat that (269)782-3139 $275 monthly Call Scarlett's 269-461-4197 Ask for stock #1160 -------------------$650 Down & $275 Monthly 2010 Hyundai Elantra (Blue in color) No Credit check No Interest charge!!

Call Scarlett's 269-461-4197 Ask for stock #1183

08 Honda Civic $9,869 11 Chevy Tahoe $34,495 13 Dodge Journey $17,615 13 Ford Flex SEL $22,815 Call (574) 264-1174 today!

March 1

ArtsBridge, a celebration of the arts in our neighborhood, will present a Collage Concert and Exhibit at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian

March 4

There will be a free Introduction to Business Planning workshop from noon to 1 p.m. at Four Flags Chamber of Commerce. Topics cov-

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March 13-15

Diva Days Women’s Weekend is a collaborative celebration hosted by this Lake Michigan resort town’s restaurants, stores and hotels. It gives ladies dozens of reasons to come together for pampering, shopping and entertainment. The first 150 women to register and pay for Diva Days will receive a Dynamite Diva Swag Bag with special discounts and offers at participating locations.

Registrants can buy two tickets for $60 at the Welcome Center, 301 State St. in St. Joseph, or online at stjoetoday.com/ diva until March 6.

March 21

The Baroda Queen Committee will be holding this fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at the Baroda American Legion. The cost is $35 and includes an 8-foot

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Advanced Image Solutions Company, is holding a ‘lunch and learn’ to explain migration options and how to transform your system.

From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 10, 2015, at Innovation Park, 1400 East Angela Blvd, South Bend. To register for the lunch go to https://eolmigration-awareness. eventbrite.com or email events@pinnacleofindiana.com

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ered in this workshop will include how to build a business plan and how to utilize target audiences.

Also, the workshop will include market analysis,management/ operational needs, licensing/compliance issues, and financial analysis.

Deadline to register is Monday, March 2, 2015.

Registration can be done online at www.cornerstonewbc.com or by contacting Jennifer Stone at Cornerstone Alliance at (269) 925-6100 or via email at jstone@cstoneAndy Soper will intro- alliance.org. duce attendants to The March 6 Manasseh Project, Michigan’s first shelter for human–trafficked youth. Senator John The Episcopal Church of Proos will give a quick the Mediator in Harbert, overview of new human Michigan will host a trafficking laws (some he World Day of Prayer serco-sponsored) that took vice for the surrounding effect on Jan. 14. communities at 1 p.m.

Survivors will be on hand on Friday, March 6. The to help the public under- theme of the service will stand how easily warn- be, Jesus said, “Do you ing signs can be ignored understand what I have and to realize that a vic- done for you?” Please tim doesn’t necessarily join us for a time of look like “Pretty Woman,” prayer and worship. The “Taken,” or other TV/ church is located at Red Arrow movie portrayals. 14280 (midway Practical Warning Signs Highway handouts will be avail- between Lakeside and able to help bring about Harbert). change in your own March 10 community.

Church, 475 Green Avenue on Morton Hill in Benton Harbor, MI. The program will feature jazz pianist, Ivan Akansiima, All God’s Children Community Choir, and functional ceramics by Anthony Schaller and Michelle Witzel will be on exhibit and for sale. For more information, call (269) 925-7075, or Facebook: First Presbyterian Church in Benton Harbor.

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table, lunch and dinner. nanj@kinexus.org Tourist Information Tourist Information Camping or Sports 269-927-1064, ext. 1171 For Shopping more information, June 27-28 contact 269-930-0019.

Space is limited to the first 30 registered Nature HolidayNature New Holiday Buffalo ARTigras Camping Summer March 25 Art and Craft Festival offers original works of art from over 70 artists from around Harbor AtParting MeetShots At TheFamily Lender , Parting Shots Family dozens of lenders, loan Country and the Midwest. $ $ Art of all mediums, guarantors, and business service providers including extraordinary sculpture, from throughout the paintings, Shopping Sports photography, region will be Sports on Shopping hand. glass, People in need of financ- drawings, jewelry, fiber, ing to buy a building or a wood, ceramics, mixed piece of equipment, or media and furniture will need working capital to all be showcased at the Camping Summer Camping festival.

SummerLive entertainstart a business or otherwise expand, this one- ment, artist demonstrastop loan fair is an ideal tions and a Harbor opportunity. The event Country gallery tour will will be held on Kinexus, add to the experience of New Buffalo 499 West Main Street, the festival.

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This one-of-a-kind experience kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by a savory dinner. Award-winning culinary chefs Tim and Pat Foley from Bit of Swiss and bread+bar will create special appetizers and a unique dinner.

Beer and wine will be included. The event is sponsored by Curious Kids’ Museum, is limited to the first 80 guests and the cost is $150 per person. To register or for more information contact Curious Kids’ Museum at (269) 983-2543, E-mail: dir@curiouskidsmuseum.org, or go to www. curiouskidsmuseum.org.

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217 North 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120 • (269) 683-2100

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Leader Publications is proud to present its annual Horizons edition, a full-color publication that highlights our communities and showcases the best the region has to offer!

Get your copy in the Thursday, Feb. 26 issue of the Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News, Cassopolis Vigilant, Edwardsburg Argus or stop in our office.

• 217 North 4th St., Niles, MI 49120 • 269-683-2100