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Celebrity status Zakarian highlights popular chefs at Sr. PGA

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ENTON HARBOR. Mich. — Anyone who has ever watched the Food Network recognizes the name Geoffrey Zakarian.

After all, he is an Iron Chef, he has been a guest judge on numerous episodes of “Chopped,” is among the cast of “The Kitchen” and most recently hosted one of the Food Network’s newest shows “Cooks vs. Cons.”

Now Michiana residents can see Zakarian in their own backyard as he will be one of four celebrity chefs who will be putting on demonstrations as a part of the 77th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid May 24-29 at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor.

Zakarian will be in the Fairway Club at 1 p.m. May 26.

Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar of the Cooking Channel’s “Extra Virgin Americana” will appear at 1 p.m. May 27 and Carla Hall, who appeared on Bravo’s “Top Chef” will appear at 1 p.m. May 28.

“We could not be more excited with the lineup of charismatic celebrity chefs at the KitchenAid Fairway Club this year,” said Deb O’Connor, director of global partnerships for KitchenAid. “Geoffrey, Carla, Gabriele and Debi are known for their dynamic personalities and they will definitely be fan favorites at this year’s championship with their remarkable energy and delicious recipes.”

Zakarian took time out of filming the second season of “Cooks vs. Cons” to talk about what he will be demonstrating in the Fairway Club.

He will be preparing a pair of salads — lobster and burrata salad, as well as a shaved asparagus salad.

“I go do demos all the time

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and they are a great forum for questions,” Zakarian said. “I will try to be as edgy as possible.”

Zakarian has played a part in the explosion of food throughout the world thanks in part to television through the Food Network and Cooking Channel.

He said it is a great way to

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“In your restaurants you do 500 or 600 people a day, which is great, but when you are in an environment like TV and you get a million or more eyes watching you and that is even better,” he said. “It is very valuable for both your business and the ability to touch a lot of

people.”

Zakarian has not been surprised by the success of cooking shows on television. The Food Network has been around for 25 years and he was watched its steady growth.

“I have seen this happen for a long time,” he said. “So it does not surprise me because I am involved in it every day. It does surprise me how many people have a love and affinity for food. We sort of help bring it out.”

Zakarian is no stranger to cooking competitions. Not only has he judged them, he has competed in them.

So what is the strangest item he ever had to prepare?

“Well, I have cooked a lot of crazy stuff,” he said. “On ‘Iron Chef’ we are asked to cook a whole range of things. One time we were asked to cook a five-course meal with scotch. It was sort of like cooking with cologne. So that was a very difficult one, but we did win that one actually.

“There was a lot of drinking.

You taste everything and by the time the fifth course came we were all hammered.”

Also appearing in the Fairway Club will be Tim Laird from Brown Forman in Louisville, Kentucky. He is a spirits and bourbon expert who will be doing cocktail demonstrations at 2:30 p.m. May 27.

Local chefs Luke Caenepeel from Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, will appear at 2:30 p.m. May 26, and Brad Hindsley of Spire Farm-to-Fork Cuisine in LaPorte, Indiana, will appear at 2:30 p.m. May 28.

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CUISINE SCENE

Award-winning brew Crooked Ewe's Glasglow takes third prize at World Beer Cup

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend’s Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House took third prize in the Scotch Ale category for its Glasglow Butcher Scotch Ale in the 2016 World Beer Cup earlier this month.

Known as the most prestigious beer competition in the world, the event saw 6,596 beers from 1,907 breweries representing 55 countries — a 38.5 percent increase in the number of entries from the 2014 World Beer Cup, which is offered every two years.

Entries were judged by an elite international panel of 253 judges from 31 countries.

“Brewing has no boundaries or borders,” said Charlie Papazian, founder of the Brewers Association.

“The World Beer Cup recognizes the very best in the global community of brewers — their innovation, creativity

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This is the first time Crooked Ewe has entered the event, having only been open for 10 months.

“We wanted to use our first showing in the competition as more of a testing of the waters,” said Sean Meehan, co-owner, along with Andy Walton who heads up the brewery operations and developed and executed the recipe for the Glasgow Butcher. “We didn’t want to jump in to the more popular categories right off the bat, but felt confident that we’d be put on a good showing. We are still working to keep up on in-house production so that has been our primary focus for the first year.

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Pinot Noir labels are now making a rosé. More and more California wineries are adding a pink wine to their lineup as well.

Instead of a laundry list of recommended wines, I’ll offer up just two. The first is Martin Ray Rosé of Pinot Noir.

The Sonoma Russian River Valley wine is one of the best examples you’ll find of the Pinot version.

It’s very reasonably priced at $15-$16 and can be found in better wine shops.

The other recommendation is Chateau d’ Esclans “Whispering Angel” Rosé from Provence, France.

Provence, in the south of France, is often considered home of the holy grail – the world’s best Rosé wines. Most of those wines are made of various blends of Grenache, Cinsaut, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and a local grape, Tibouren.

The first release of Whispering Angel was in 2007 with approximately 150,000 bottles. Rosé sales and consumption in the U.S. continue to have remarkable growth year after year. The 2016 production of Whispering

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Whispering Angel rosé helped change market pring is upon us and summer just a few weeks away. Just like the change of seasons, it’s time to sing the praise of dry rosé.

Almost every year for the 8 years of this newspaper column dry rosé has been featured a time or two in warm weather. The columns usually start with a disclaimer that these pinks are not sweet but rather dry, satisfying and delicious wines.

Rosé is one of the greatest porch-sipping wines of summer. But good dry rosé is a great food wine and is spectacular with seafood.

The wine is diverse in that it’s made around the world and made with many different grapes. Breaking it down in the simplest of terms, red wine gets its color when the juice is left in contact with the purple skins. Rosé gets its signature pink color from greatly less time mingling with its own skin.

There are so many to choose from but I strongly recommend two in particular. First, are the Rosé wines from Pinot Noir.

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — Going to the downtown Farmers Market used to be limited to the treat of selecting your own ripe, succulent fruits and vegetables. That isn’t the case any longer in St. Joseph, Michigan.

The first Farmers Market kicks off Saturday May 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include the sale of jams, honey, hearth-baked breads and fine pastries, perennials, cut flowers, organic vegetables and more.

“Farmers Markets have grown in popularity as the demand for fresh, locally sourced produce and goods has increased,” Whitney Behnke, executive director of St. Joseph Today said, “Take the time to chat with vendors who will share recipes, planting recommendations and cooking

tips.” The Farmers Market will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays May 28 through Oct. 15, and is located at Lake Bluff Park between Broad and Pleasant Streets.

Behnke also notes that marketgoers should plan to visit with friends since the number of people attending this weekly event has continued to grow over the last few years.

“It's a Saturday tradition!

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RISTOL, Ind. — Take part in this unique opportunity to help prepare and then eat a meal using recipes from the 18th and early 19th Centuries as part of the “History in the Tasting: Colonial Culinary Workshop” at the Elkhart County Historical Museum. The program will take place on Saturday May 28, starting at 4 p.m., and will run until 7 p.m. The event costs $25 per person to attend and you must preregister by calling (574) 5356458 to attend; a limited number of people can attend so reserve your spot as soon as possible.

This workshop takes you back in time to by helping to create food from a time when the United States was still a young country. Leading participants in the making of the

food, will be historic reenactors Michael Dragoo and Kevin Carter.

Both men have participated in the annual Gathering at Five Medals event, and have crafted a fantastic menu that will include onion pie, a number of breads and cheeses, a sausage dish from the 1750s, and much more.

After helping to prepare the meal, guests will sit down to enjoy all the tasty food they’ve helped make.

Speaking of the event, Museum Manager Kelby Rose said, “One of the least explored parts of history is food, and when you think about it, food is one of the most important pieces of history. Food and eating is what brought people together and cultures together. We want this event to have that same affect while teach-

ing people about the diets of our ancestors.”

The Elkhart County Historical Museum fosters appreciation and preservation of local history and culture through exhibits, educational programs, and an accessible library and archives. The museum operates as a partnership between the Elkhart County Parks Department and the Elkhart County Historical Society.

The museum’s regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday to Saturday.

There is no charge for admission, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, visit. elkhartcountyhistory.org. The museum is located at 304 W. Vistula (SR 120) in Bristol.

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PARTING SHOTS

‘Plain and Fancy’ celebrates 30 years

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APPANEE, Indiana — The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres is celebrating its 30th anniversary of “Plain and Fancy” which opens May 25 and runs through Oct. 15. With more than 3,600 performances before audiences totaling 355,000, it has become one of the longest running musicals of all time.

“Plain and Fancy” is a heartwarming tale of a sophisticated New York couple that experiences a glimpse of life and love on an Amish farm. Written by Joseph Stein with Will Glickman, “Plain and Fancy” opened on Broadway in 1955 where it ran for 462 performances and won a Tony Award for best musical.

Since then, The Round Barn Theatre has become its national home with more performances than the original Broadway runs of “Hello Dolly!,” “My Fair Lady,” “Oklahoma,” “South Pacific,” “The Sound of Music,” and “The Music Man.” It has surpassed the original Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof, also written by Stein, which opened in 1964 and had the first musical theatre run in history to surpass 3,000 performances. Fiddler held the record for the longest-running Broadway musical for almost 10 years until Grease surpassed its run.

Nearly than 600 actors have performed “Plain and Fancy” since its debut at Amish Acres in 1986 where it played with only four actors and a single piano on a tiny stage in a constructed replica of the old Locke Township Meeting House. It played for seven seasons on the tiny stage before moving to The Round Barn Theatre constructed in 1991. From that expansion, The Round Barn Theatre has grown into a major regional theatre.

Several former cast members have gone onto to star on Broadway and international tours since their time at Amish Acres. Perry Ojeda starred in the 1998 revival of Leonard Bernstein’s “On the Town;” Jerry O’Boyle has starred as Edna Turnblad in the international tour of “Hair Spray” for the

last three years; and Kent Lewis was recently nominated for a Jeff Award for his starring role as Johnny Cash in the production of “Ring of Fire” at the Mercury Theatre in Chicago. Among others, Laura Freeman has become a fixture on the Chicago stage and cabaret circuit and Jenny Sophia was recently seen in the Chicago Lyric Opera production of “The Merry Widow.”

The season is dedicated to “Plain and Fancy” author Joseph Stein, friend and mentor of The Round Barn Theatre and for whom the theatre stage is named, who died in October 2010 at the age of 98. A memorial fund has been established to extend the influence of the Joseph Stein Young Actors Studio, which presents theatre for young audience productions as

well as summer acting camps, national touring children's productions, and free season tickets for kids at Amish Acres.

This milestone anniversary season is chocked full of Broadway favorites, off-Broadway hits, and new works. “Forever Plaid” returns to open the season followed by “All Shook Up,” “Crazy for You,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “The Miracle Worker” and “A Christmas Story: the Musical.”

The eclectic mix offered by The Round Barn Theatre makes it Northern Indiana's busiest stage with a season subscription base numbering in the thousands. It has produced over 150 main stage musicals, numerous second stage readings, dramas, and a slate of theatre for young audience productions.

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Special events, discounts, receptions and celebrations are planned throughout the show’s 21-week run. The season long celebration will begin with an opening night reception for invited clients and guests in the Barn Loft Grill featuring sample appetizers from Amish Acres Plain & Fancy Catering menus. Dinner and Theatre packages for all “Plain and Fancy” performances may be purchased for 30 percent savings (nearly $50 for around $35). All attendees at most shows will receive a coupon for a free piece of Shoofly Pie in the Restaurant Barn.

A video compilation of all of the past 30 seasons will be shown in the theatre's lobby throughout the year.

A total of 300 tickets valued at $9,000 will be given away, 15 per week, via trivia contests through Facebook and other social media.

Of the two-week long acting camps for children (“Plain and Fancy” and “Fiddler on the Roof”), those completing the “Plain and Fancy” camp will have the opportunity to perform in a main stage

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A $2,000 Double Wedding Ring Quilt (like the one given to Peter and Katie for their wedding gift in Plain and Fancy) is being quilted throughout the season in the Gross Daadi house on the historic farmstead. Elizabeth and Katy Borkholder will finish the quilt in late fall in time to give it away by drawing on New Year's Eve. Every visitor to Amish Acres may register to win the quilt during every visit throughout the year.

The 2016 repertory season runs April 13 through Dec. 31 with 2 p.m. matinees and 8 p.m. evening performances.

Season tickets remain on sale for only $129.95 for adults and children 4-11 are free with the purchase of an adult season ticket. A complete show schedule, ticket availability, and reservations can be obtained by calling the Box Office at 800-8004942 ext. 2 or online at AmishAcres. com.

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Songs (and more) that make me cry

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I will leave you with what is likely the most emotionally affecting song I know, “Murder In The City”

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p.m. Hotel and dinner packages are available for the night of the concert. Tickets can be purchased beginning on Friday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster website, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)745-3000.

Ticket prices for the concert start at $95 plus applicable fees.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? Club’s annual plant sale is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 at the Harbert Community Park 13300 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert, just north of the Chikaming Township Center. The sale takes place rain or shine. There is a large shelter with a roof so all the plants and baked goods are protected.

More information is available on the club website, www.rivervalleygardenclub.org

Lemonade Day Elkhart County is celebrating its fifth year of refreshing citrus-themed events and youth entrepreneurial initiatives on Saturday May 21, 2016. All participants must register with a parent or guardian’s permission to participate in Lemonade Day. Registration is open online at www. elkhart.lemonadeday. org under the “participate” tab.

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This inaugural Spring Makers Market will be outside in the south

Linde is currently seeking 2 to 5 Local Bulk Drivers to join the team in South Bend IN. Operations are expanding and our drivers have the ability to make 55K or more the first year.

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parking lot ofTourist the First Information Tourist Information May 24-29 Camping Shopping Methodist Sports United Church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21. This event Rock and Roll Hall of will feature around 20 Fame inductees and Nature local artisans Holiday who make Nature B E T Holiday Lifetime Camping Summer or design their own Achievement Award wares—jewelry, wood recipients, The O’Jays, crafts, fabric arts, food, are coming to Benton home décor, art, upcy- Harbor, Michigan, for a Partingitems, Shots Family Parting Shots Family cled photografree concert presented phy. $ $

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Dream Paws Rescue and SNAP of Michigan will host a dog-friendly run walk/run 5K from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at Riverfront Park in Niles. All proceeds will go toward medical costs and upkeep of foster animals. Register online at dreampawsrescue. blogspot.com.

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The tantalizing aromas of barbecue wafting up from Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph, Michigan, will lure hundreds to this Lake Michigan resort town on May 21 from noon to 8 p.m. Popular craft beers, regional wines and nearly eight hours of live blues and bluegrass music will be other big draws when Chemical Bank presents the fourth annual BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass ¾ A Taste of Michigan Festival.

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The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos will host a concert by The Jacksons at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, May 27, at 9 p.m.

The concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Jackson 5 and include original members Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, and Marlon Jackson. Hotel and dinner packages are available for the night of the concert. Tickets can be purchased beginning on Friday, February 19 at 11 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster website, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)7453000. Ticket prices for the concert start at $45 plus applicable fees.

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Personals-F 071 The World Needs EWTN Comcast Channel 119 and also found at www.EWTN.com

DRIVERS:

HOME WEEKENDS OR MONDAY/ TUESDAY Regional semi-drivers needed. Midwest only with majority of runs in Wisconsin. Great starting pay with weekly payroll. Full benefit package inc. 401k and vacation pay. CDL with Adoption 096 one year’s verifiable exp. and good driving record.

ADOPT: Must be able to park A loving married couple long truck near or at home. to adopt infant. Will provide Please call: 1-800-544-6798 a loving home, sensitivity and endless love. Expenses paid. Please call Diane & George 888-250-3557

Help Wanted 300 CONSTRUCTION HELP NEEDED must have experience with power tools and have some building knowledge. Pay based on experience.

Please call MK Construction at (269)476-9777

Do you possess a Class-A CDL? Do you want to be home on the weekends?

At dimensionall, we are an expanding specialized hauling company and “We are up to BIG things.” Our fleet is 2012 or newer. In 2015, drivers at dimensionall averaged pay of 46-52 cents per mile and averaged $57,000 annually.

If you are looking for an excellent company to driver for, contact us ASAP! To take part in BIG things contact Lance at (231)937-6772 or Lance@

dimensionalltrans.com

DRIVERS WANTED

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. Benefits include BCBS Health, Dental & Life Insurance, uniforms, paid holidays and vacations, safety bonus and overtime pay. Our route drivers average over $54,000 per year, work less than 50 hours per week, and are home every night!

Apply on line at MichianaRecyclingCareers.com

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

TRI-COUNTY HEAD START

HIRING: Family Advocate See our larger ad in today's newspaper.

GS Custom Bullets has an opening for a

Bullet Smith

MIT #6801829 Apply at www.mitalent.org

JOB FAIR and

Thursday, May 19th 4 PM – 6 PM 3604 Glendora Rd, New Troy, Michigan 49119 Opportunity to Interview with VICKERS ENGINEERING! Positions Include: 2nd shift and 3rd shift •CNC Operators$11-$15 DOE 2nd shift •CMM Programmer and 2nd or 3rd shift •CNC Lathe Programmer$18-$24 DOE Great Pay! Medical, dental, and vision benefits!

Also holiday pay, vacation pay, and 401K! Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen on-site!

269-408-1980 WorkAtExpress.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

JOIN OUR TEAM! Leader Publications is looking for a dynamic, energetic advertising salesperson who enjoys the challenge of juggling multiple projects at once.

This is a fast-paced, challenging & rewarding position with base pay + commission, full benefits and plenty of opportunities to give yourself a raise.

A positive & outgoing personality and ability to be a team player is required.

Newspaper, magazine and/or digital sales experience is strongly preferred. Consistent lead generation, strong closing techniques, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, creative capacity and a drive for success will put you at the top of our list.

Must have valid license and a dependable vehicle.

Email a reply to

"Why I want to join your team",

resume and cover letter to sherina.gonzalez@ leaderpub.com, message me on LinkedIn LINDE IS HIRING 2 to 5 Local Bulk Drivers See our Larger Ad in today's paper.

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MAINTENANCE PERSON

Seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined person to repair and maintain restaurant equipment and to perform general maintenance. Must have a valid drivers license.

Apply in person at: William F. Alford Co. Inc. 2112 Industrial Dr. Niles, MI 49120 Monday - Friday, 8-5 Or forward your resume to: wmalford@

Apartments

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Cassopolis Office • Industrial General Labor • Machinists Managers • Engineers

(574)289-1454

WilliamsonEmployment.com

THE CARPENTERS UNION

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

has immediate positions available in the South Bend area for concrete form work, metal studs, drywall, finish carpentry & flooring. Must wmfalfordco.com have 5 yrs. exp. in comMAINTENANCE mercial industry. Drug free workforce. Rate of pay is SUPERVISOR $25.92/hr. plus benefits. Edwardsburg Fab Masters Company Inc., Contact (574)233-2138

needs an experienced Maintenance Supervisor.

We have a variety of CNC machines, saws, punch presses and welding equipment. Applicants need electrical skills, knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, familiarity with machinery control panels, troubleshooting skills, ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics, manual dexterity, be a strong team player and very dependable. Submit cover letter with salary expectation and resume to: chuskey@fabmasters.net or apply in person at 51787 M40 N. Marcellus, MI 49067

Family Advocate for Tri-County Head Start Program Pre-School Program Cass County

Responsibilities Assist families with defining strengths and needs, goal setting and providing resources. Assist with maintaining full enrollment including weekly attendance analysis and follow up via home visits. Transporting families to health appointments as needed. Locate families and assist in completion of program enrollment.

Position Requirements Associates degree in Social Services or related field required, Bachelors preferred. Must be organized, work independently, have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must provide own transportation as position requires travel within Tri-County area. Spanish fluency desired.

2 BEDROOM APT

Walk-In Wednesdays Starting March 9th, 2016 10:00 am – 3:30 pm APPLY and INTERVIEW WITH NO APPOINTMENT Bring Resume and ID. Onsite Drug Screen WorkAtExpress.com

Zielke Homes & Improvement, LLC. HIRING Sales/Designer Asst Full time position Sales/Design exp. preferred. Degree in Business field preferred; not required. Strong verbal & written communication & organizational skills, MSWord & MSExcel required. 20/20 design software skills a plus.

Self-motivated, desire to learn & grow w/company.

Some Saturday’s required.

Wages will depend on exp & skill level. Benefit pkg.

Send resumes to: info@zielkehomes.com by 5 p.m. May 20, 2016

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Good Benefit Package • Rate of Pay: AA -$12.74/hr, BA - $14.52/hr • On the job training • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance • Paid Holidays • Mileage Reimbursement • Retirement Full Time, Year Round Position Call 269-657-2581 or 800-792-0366 or visit: www.tricountyhs.org EOE

Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License

BRAND NEW VIRTUAL SHOOTING SIMULATOR

Train in CPL, home defense and active shooter situations.

Next class: June 25 Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

with out washer/dryer hookup $150/week, plus $200 Deposit. Tenant pays electric (electric heat).

Water, trash and sewage included with rent. No Dogs.

(269)845-7182 OR (269)414-0385

For Rent 418 2 BEDROOM HOUSE

Freshly painted, new carpet, central air, nice area, washer and dryer hook up, $725/month. $1000 deposit. 1028 North 13th St., Niles. Call (574)250-1212

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5 LAKE FRONT COTTAGES

at 51650 Fish Lake Dr., Marcellus, on Big Fish Lake, sleeps 4 -5, new kitchens & bathrooms, $875/weekly Sat. - Fri., includes a boat with each cottage.

Visit francoysresort.com (269)646-2618 or (269)646-9028

ROUND LAKE CHALETS

SISTER LAKES, MI “Summer Rental Specials” June 4th -11th “Early Bird Special” $495+tax (Reg.$1165+tax) 7 days June 11th -18th “June Special” $875+tax (Reg.$1165+ tax) 7 days Aug. 20th -27th “August Special” $545+tax (Reg.$1165+tax) 7days Aug. 27th -Sept.2nd “August Special” $495+tax (Reg.$895)+tax 6 days “Fishing, boating, swimming, or just relaxing.” * Only a 20-minute drive from Niles!

Ask for Brad Light (269) 687-9227 Or cell (574) 850-6940

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Miscellaneous 666 Promote ITEMS FOR SALE

ServiceS & SaleS appLIanCes

COnCRete

BILL’S USED APPLIANCES

Brady Concrete

TAX TIME IS HERE! Don’t Miss The Deals!

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-3pm • Closed Sunday 1420 S. 11th Street-Niles

Specializing in flat work of all types, seawalls, stamped concrete, pole barn floors & Bobcat service.

Free estimates.

Fast, dependable service.

( 269) 340-5952

269-445-3349 or 269-591-0100

COmpUteR seRvICes

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DOWAGIAC IT3

• Commercial & Residential • Computer Cleaning • Networking & Web Design • Custom Built Computers

fRee pick-up & Delivery!

Call today 269-462-9040

COnCRete

C&C CONCRETE Flat work of all kinds, stamping, sidewalks, concrete patching, patios, driveways and pole barns. No job too small.

Free estimates. Insured.

(269) 228-1163

WEAVER

CONCRETE Driveways • Porches • Patios Tear-out / Replace • All Repairs • Brick • Block • Stone • Fireplaces • Landscaping Will fix wet basements, big or small, inside and out.

Fast dependable service.

Aaron (269) 655-4158

DEPROW CONCRETE

Concrete, bricks, blocks, stonework, stamping. Driveways, poll barns, porches and sidewalks. Any type of tear out & replace. Basement repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience.

Insured. FREE ESTIMATES.

50% OFF ALL Roofing, Siding, Windows and kitchen and Bath Remodels.

60% OFF ALL Room Additions. Purchased and Installed Roof = Free Siding.

Celebrating 20 Years!

(574) 400-6766 eLDeRLy CaRe Kare Services Compassionate Home Care Services

(269) 684-1984 (574) 292-2900 Email: kmkaidan@aol.com www.kAREService.com

exCavatIOn

Hopper excavating

FCI Building

FREE ESTIMATES Roofing, Siding & Windows, Painting. No Inside or Outside job too big or small.

Low affordable rates.

(269) 591-1403

HOme ImpROvement

Home Improvement & Maintenance

Repairs, Remodeling, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, Plumbing & More.

Certified mobile home work.

Credit Cards aCCepted

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

Owner

269-684-6673 Licensed and Insured

FOR SALE

Mr. Fix It Repair and Service all lawn equipment, also do complete lawn care!

30 years in business Call Scott

(269) 476-9777

MAURER QUALITY CARPENTRY

Yard cleanup, spring & fall.

Mowing, edging, bush trimming, small tree removal. No contract with free estimate.

10% senior discount

(239) 357-3554

Superior Lawn Care

Michiana Masonry & construction (269) 362-1566

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

Free Estimates. Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 years.

(269) 683-4442 pOOL seRvICes

SWIMMING POOL LINERS & REPAIRS

Any size, great prices, all equipment, 35 years experience.

Robertson’s Sales & Service.

Niles.

(269) 684-2669

ROOfIng

Midwest Roofing Call (269)684-7199

Call Classifieds

(269) 663-8091 C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

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

(269)362-4331 or (269) 683-1065 (leave message)

TREE & STump REmOval

Free Estimates! Certified & Fully Insured. We also supply & deliver firewood.

Hinz Landscaping LLC

FRYMAN’S ROOFING

(David & Terri Fryman)

(269) 782-5008

NICk: (269) SAM: (269)

254-6634 591-5386

APEX of Michiana

For ALL Your Tree Needs Ask about our discounts!

Licensed • Insured (269) 683-5058

602 Auctions

THE MARKET PLACE

2428 S. 11th St., Niles

Every Day!

30, runs good, $1800.00 firm. Frigidaire commercial freezer, 16 cu. ft. A-1 shape, paid $600, asking $200.

Works excellent!

Call (269)697-8221

Bargain Buys 668 QUALITY FURNITURE Classifieds are

Visit the Plaza Resale Store for the qualityHighest used furniture and home decor. We also Read Section!

BUY ESTATES and excess home furnishings when moving and down sizing.

Plaza Resale Store 2607 S. 11th St. Niles, MI 574-383-8859

Your ad Garage-Yard will run in 669 Sales

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Cassopolis- Shavehead Lake - 65957 South Drive

a month and20-21, reach May 9-2 sporting goods, household than items,more sink, cook top, lots more 150,000 Dowagiac - 24517 Flanders St. potential GARAGE SALE customers May 21-22 each 8 ammonth - 5 pm Horse: tack, $89 blankets, for only saddles, sheets, bridles & sup- per plies, month.

Show shirts & HUGE GARAGE SALE

Licensed & Insured.

(574) 904-8452

$4.00 Admission. No Pets

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Stump Grinding.

Firewood.

Insured.

BaCkWOODs TREE & sTumP sERviCE

Family Owned Since 1984.

Lifetime Warranty Shingles Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers.

Collectibles

payne’s TRee seRVICe

(269) 695-2937 or (574) 876-6218

Indoor Flea Market We've expanded the store!

Antiques 600 Brandywine Schools ALLEGAN ANTIQUE More than 2,000 feet of new 3BDR, 2BA Ranch booth space available. We on 1/2 acre.

MARKET Above Ground Pool.

Sunday, May 29 buy estates and single Call Mary Cooper 8am to 4pm Cressy Everett Real Estate items. (269)262-4333 574-298-2737 400 Exhibitors The Market Place Rain or Shine MOTIVATED SELLER! Niles city. Co-op/Condo, 2 Located at the Fairgrounds, Indoor Flea Market bdrm, full bsmt. Hardwood right in Allegan, Michigan floors & home warranty.

Reduced to $45,900 RE/MAX Modern Realty, 269-683-2211

the Cutting edge pro tree Care

(269) 687-4972

FRYMAN’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING Your home exterior experts.

Quality guaranteed!

Locally owned for 50 years.

2 story, 3 Br., 1 bath (1/2 bath possible), 2 1/2 car garage, no FHA, reasonable.

Call (269)683-2940

tRee seRvICe

masOnRy

Offer Pick-Up and Delivery

Mowing, trimming, edging, power washing. Discounts available. Free Estimates.

NILES HOUSE FOR SALE

(269) 782-7310

(269) 362-4242

paIntIng

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

Contact Michael N. knepple

Roofing & Siding Credit Cards & Financing Lifetime Warranty

Complete Tree Services SAME DAY ESTIMATES. Insured, Competitive Rates.

MK CONSTRUCTION

269.635.1527

TS WATSON LAWN SERVICE

(269) 683-9000

Aerating, Mowing, Yard and Gutter Clean up.

williamsconstructco@gmail.com

Quality Garage Doors Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers.

Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269) 815-2710

All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning, Insured & Bonded. Senior Discounts.

Lawn & gaRDen seRvICe

ROSS NIEBOER,

on a double lot in Union Pier just feet from LAKE MICHIGAN. $450k Call Mike Stover (269) 470-2995

MR. MAINTENANCE

TeRRY’S LAwN SeRvIce

gaRages

(269) 783-1744

Quality Built Pole Barns & Garages

Houses for Sale 500 3 BEDROOM FIXER UPPER

ROOfIng, COnt.

Driveway, Stone, Slag, Recycled Concrete, Asphalt, Top Soil, Sand & Fill.

Have Gravel, Will Travel

by NIEBOER

Open May 1st. Daily, weekly, monthly & seasonal sites.

Reasonable rates (269)782-4564 50375 Green Lake Rd. Dowagiac

Lawn & gaRDen seRvICe

Complete home improvement. Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, windows, doors, etc.

Call Jeff (574) 532-4735

Jerry 269-352-4010

Campsites 438 PITCHER LAKE CAMPGROUND

geneRaL RepaIR

WILLIAMS peRfORmanCe CONSTRUCTION BUILDeRs Spring Inventory Blowout

•Tractor Your •Freezer Business 1950 Fergusson Tractor TO-

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YOU NEVER KNOW AUCTION HOUSE AH:21000020

53788 CR 9 Elkhart, IN. Every Fri. at 5:00p.m. Now taking clean big & small consignment.

Drop off merchandise Sat-Thurs Daily 10-5.

Pick-up available. Someone here at all times. We auction all winter. Space available at Flea Market.

For more details call David (574)522-1020 #AU01042788

Sell It FAST In the Classifieds 683-4804/888-725-0108

boots, Art & sewing supplies, pictures, decor, appliances, antiques, furniture Niles - 2559 S. 3rd St.

GARAGE SALE/

Call Classifieds FUNDRAISER Sat. May 21, 9am -3pm to get started Appliances, clothes, furniture &today! more! Something

for everyone!

All proceeds go to American Cancer Society Niles Relay For Life #TeamLindsey *Donations accepted* Niles - 1034 Carberry

BIG YARD SALE

FRI-SAT; MAY 20 & 21 9am-5pm 269-683-2100 Lots of misc items, incl. or visit our Booth. office at from Antique Niles - 138 Hatfield 217 North 4thRdSt.

Niles, MI 49120SALE HUGE 3 FAMILY MAY 18, 19 & 20 WED 4:30pm - 7pm THURS & FRI, 9am - 5pm

Boys / girls / men / women clothes, lot of misc. items.

Niles - 14266 & 14280 Sunset Ridge Ct. (off of Rangeline Rd. - Riverpointe Development)

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE FRI 5/20 & SAT 5/21 8-5

Oak crib & dresser, recliner, mens/womens clothing, girls size 3-5 clothing, lots of miscellaneous Niles - 2343 Caruthers Dr. (Between Reum and Yankee)

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE

May 19, 20 & 21 9 am - 5 pm Furniture, household appliances, clothes, books, toys, misc., too much to list.

Rain or Shine.

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Camp Ideal 2016 June 27th—August 1st, 2016 On the campus of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley The most action-packed race in Indiana!

To register or find details on schedule, rules and race gear visit: www.UrbanAdventureGames.com

Niles - 1913 Niles-Buchanan Rd.

BIG YARD SALE!!

BIG!!

Wanted to Buy 672 $$ WE BUY TREES

Walnut, white Oak, Hard Maple and other Hardwoods.

Saturday Only Let our licensed and inMay 21; 8am to 4pm sured team give you a free No early Birds! quote on your standing Multi-family, kayak, tread timber. Call or txt. (269)760mill, rototiller, Christmas and 3830 flowers, furniture, house wares and electronics. Adult ALWAYS PAYING Clothes. top dollar for junk cars, Niles - 2640 Portage Rd. trucks & farm equipment.

ANNUAL HUGE SALE Also buying repairables. Paul buys junk cars & trucks.

May 19, 20, 21 (574)993-1131

Misc. Services 747 D.J. HAULING & DELIVERY

Cheaper than a dumpster.

Brush hauling, downed trees, landscaping materials, trash out's, clean out's & more. James (269) 3575956 located in Niles.

7 days a week

Elderly Care 756 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE

Looking for full time, 9:00 a.m. - ? weekends, excellent refKitchen-Aid built-in oven / erences. microwave with cabinet, CASH PAID FOR Call (269)684-0758 Kitchen-Aid large slide-in Personal Property Estates, frig, both stainless steel, Antiques, Furniture, Aplarge light oak lighted hutch, pliances, Garage, Barn.

Motors, Boating 3-sided gas fireplace, all (269)445-2220 903 sizes clothes, toys, tools, M-60 Variety - Cassopolis Equipment older wood lathe and FOR SALE chisels, jointer, many new CASH items. for junk and unwanted Niles - 301 Knott Rd. (North vehicles! Text or call on Old 31, second Rd to (574)302-7772 right past Walton Rd)

FIRST EVER YARD SALE

Home Improve700 ment #1 GUTTERS

All Steel, Residential Floating Dock Sections, quantity of 7 MAY 19, 20, 21, 9am-5pm - 3.0 Ft. X 71/2 Ft. sections 6 recliners, TVs, household, furniture, toddler girls 2-3, We do seamless gutters. & quantity of 1 - 3.0 Ft. X 9.5 estimates, call Ft. section.

Location: boys 8-10, womans 10-12, Free Shavehead Lake $995. Call many, many items only $1 (269)782-0401 Don at 574-329-0087 Niles- 2300 E. Main St. Silverbrook Manufactured Housing Community

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALES

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

Over 30 years of experience, tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, Fri. & Sat., May 20 & 21 windows & doors, window 9-4:00 p.m.

Furniture, tools, household wrapping, siding, fascia & items, knick knacks, and soffit. Call Randy (269)7823139 (269)208-9838 much more!

Trucks, Vans, 942 4-Wh Drives 2000 FORD F-150

4X4, V-8, runs good, cold air, needs transmission, see at Indian Lake boat launch.

(269)782-2395. $800 as is

With fun-filled days both on our beautiful 27 acre campus, as well as within the greater Michiana community, our campers are constantly on the move. If you are looking for a summer day camp experience that your child will cherish for years to come, look no further!

For information about Camp Ideal 2016: rkelley@thejewishfed.org 574-233-1164 Register Now at thejewishfed.org/camp-ideal

Autos for Sale 945 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Stock#1262 50k! Nice low mileage No credit checks & ZERO % interest!!!

Only $650.00 Down $250.00 Monthly!

Call Scarletts!

(269)461-4197

2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING

Wow! 50k $750.00 Down $275.00 Monthly!

Bring in this ad and receive $50.00 off down payment!

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Starting at

5,199 2

-YEAR

†

COVERAGE‡

on 2016 models and prior

GET A FREE CGX2 ACTION CAMERA*

WITH THE PURCHASE OF $1,000 OF BRP RIDING GEAR AND ACCESSORIES.

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The terms and conditions may vary depending on your state and these offers are subject to termination or change at any time without notice. Certain conditions may apply. See an authorized BRP dealer for details. † Starting at $5,199: 2016 Sea-Doo® SPARK™ models start at $5,199. This Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excludes taxes, delivery and registration fees. The price paid may vary depending on available rebates and promotions, as well as other fees and credit qualifications, if requested by the consumer. ‡ Get 2-YEAR COVERAGE on 2016 models and Prior: Eligible units are new and unused 2016 and prior Sea-Doo® models. The buyer of an eligible model will receive a 12-month BRP Limited Warranty plus a 12-month B.E.S.T. Coverage. Exception for Florida residents who will receive the 24-month BRP Limited Warranty. Subject to the exclusions, limitations of liabilities and all other terms and conditions of BRP’s standard limited warranty contract, including without limitation the exclusions of damages caused by abuse, abnormal use or neglect. B.E.S.T. service contract is subject to a $50 deductible on each repair. For complete details, please see the BRP limited warranty and the BEST agreement at an authorised BRP dealer near you. * GET A FREE CGX2 ACTION CAMERA WITH THE PURCHASE OF $1,000 OF BRP RIDING GEAR AND ACCESSORIES: Offer valid in the U.S.A. from May 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 at participating authorized BRP dealers, while supplies last. Online orders are not eligible. *Customers in the United States who purchase $1,000 of BRP clothing and/or accessories – based on invoice total before taxes, labor and installation fees - are eligible to receive a CGX2 action camera by Cyclops Gear (a value of $299.99), at no additional cost. BRP genuine parts and trailers as well as Ski-Doo parts, accessories and riding gear are excluded from this promotion. Limit of one (1) camera per eligible customer.To receive their CGX2 action camera, customers must fill and sign the customer information section of the CGX2 camera claim form provided by the participating authorized BRP dealer. The participating authorized BRP dealer will then provide customers with a CGX2 camera. If the participating authorized BRP dealer does not have a CGX2 camera in stock, dealer must place an order with BRP and then contact the customer when the CGX2 camera is available for in-store pick up. BRP reserves the right to terminate or change this promotion at any time without notice. Printed in Canada.Offer may not be assigned, traded, sold or combined with any other offer unless expressly stated herein. Other conditions and some restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited by law. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipments without incurring any obligations. Follow all instructional and safety materials. BRP recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old. Always observe applicable laws and regulations. Respect the rights of shoreline residents, and keep a safe distance from other recreationists. Always wear appropriate protective clothing, including a Coast Guard-approved PFD that is suitable for PWC use. Not all riding conditions are appropriate for inexperienced or beginner riders.

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