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AWYER, Mich. — On an average afternoon at Greenbush Brewing Co. the long bar is typically full of people chatting amicably as they enjoy slices of pizza, house-made sausage and, of course, the craft beer that has influenced people from all over Michigan, Illinois and Indiana to make the trek to Sawyer. But amid the chatter is a new sound; the distant but detectable sound of a mechanical tool grinding away. And if you haven’t already heard the buzz — that’s the sound of Greenbush growing bigger. On May 11, co-owner Scott Sullivan announced on Facebook that Greenbush would be purchasing the property next door, formerly known as the restaurant Fitzgerald’s, to expand its ever growing beer empire. In the post, Sullivan cited the opportunity for more space and the chance for Greenbush to offer a whole different menu and beer selection to customers. This is of course in addition to their already famous menu — known for its brisket, from Sullivan’s secret recipe and full bodied craft beer that is never under 6 percent alcohol volume. “So, armed with a lot of customers and still not anywhere near enough space we figured ‘Why not give people a new venue to drink up some Greenbush beer but with a completely new theme?’ Cue Greenbush 3.0, diner version,” Sullivan wrote in the post. Aaron Darling, marketing manager — or “dude” as he prefers — said the plan for the new space is to create a diner that has a menu with lots of southern eats. A few things on the new menu will include, heaping plates of chicken and waffles, savory grits, lox and bagels and other diner delicacies such as meatloaf, open-faced turkey sandwiches, burgers, fries and new to Greenbush, a pilsner. As for that buzzing — Darling said that is the sound of Paul Sypian working away on making “Greenbush 3.0” ready for business. Sypian is also a Greenbush cook with a specialty in sausage making with former experience in brick work. The work to the building will include, changing the exterior to match the brick work of Greenbush’s other buildings and possibly adding an entrance from the

the wall in the Tap Room marks the original space that was once all of Greenbush brewery and it’s about half the size of the current tap room. Today, the original seven barrel copper kettle that brewed up the first batches of Greenbush beer is secured over the door. For Greenbush, Darling said what moves them all forward is the ability to never get too comfortable with the walls around them. “We are going to evolve we are going to keep pushing the boundaries with our beer, with our food, with our marketing, all that,” Darling said. The names and flavors of Greenbush beers seem to hold some of this spark of creative force. Take Anger. It’s one of the first of its kind — a black India Pale Ale with chocolate notes and a smoky flavor reminiscent of and as classy as scotch. This is one of the first beers brewed up in Greenbush and remains a popular beer, said Darling. It is also his favorite. There’s also 400 Divine Rabbits inspired by an Aztec myth involving rabbits thirsty for an agave based alcohol. Or the Unicorn Killer a cinnamon and pumpkin flavored beer. Along the road to success, there have been some growing pains, though. Greenbush has used this same creativity to inspire solutions to problems. Darling said when more and more customer started flooding in and Greenbush Learn more about Greenbush outgrew their 112-seat tap room, they had to find a soluBrewery by visiting their home tion outside of the two-hour waits. If a customer arrived for dinner with friends to find a page at greenbushbrewing.com packed venue, they couldn’t just hope the enticing smells of smoked brisket and pulled pork would be enough to keep people around. brewery that will open onto the adjoining diner patio. “We’re not going to sit around and be like ‘oh, great’ The plan, Darling said, is to keep the main structure of we have two-hour waits, you know, we are content with the building. Darling said they’re anticipating the diner to that,’” Darling said. open sometime this mid-summer. In 2014, Greenbush opened up the Annex across the But this isn’t the first time Greenbush has grown. street where customers could snack on fine cheese, meat When Greenbush first opened in June of 2011, it wasn’t and beer and play games in an outdoor area until their table even half the size it is today. Darling can show you the exact point at which a skinny metal pipe that runs along See GREENBUSH page 3

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SPOTLIGHT

Artist to play Eric Clapton tribute show BY ALLIE WILSON allie.wilson @leaderpub.com

hree oaks, Mich. — At age 13, most adolescents have no idea what they want for breakfast, let alone what they want to do with the rest of their life. That wasn’t the case for a Shaun Hague. When other people his age were playing video games and learning the ropes of teenage life, the Somerset, Massachusetts, native was discovering a passion that he would carry with him into adulthood. “I immediately took to the guitar. I was hooked,” Hague said in an interview recently. “I could listen to a song, and learn it almost verbatim on my own. It was at that time I realized I had a great ear for music.” Jamming out to classic rock icons like the Beatles and Bruce Springsteen, Hague would spend several hours a day playing music on his guitar — which he learned to play only by ear. To this day, despite the countless hours he has devoted to his passion, Hague admits he has never really learned how to read

sheet music. “Everything I know is just based off of using my eyes and my ears,” he said. Today, Hague is 32, and he still spends several hours a day playing music. He says his biggest moment, though, was when he discovered Eric Clapton. It was the English guitarist and three-time Rock

and Roll Hall of Famer who Hague connected with through blues and who “hit a nerve” in him. Attending Eric Clapton concerts were what Shaun called both “an honor and learning experience.” He attended his first in 1998. “I left that concert full well knowing that being a musician was what I want-

ed to be,” he said. “It changed my life and set me on a path that I am still happily on today.” Inspired, he began playing Eric Clapton’s music. Some of his favorites include “Bell Bottom Blues,” “Pretending,” “The Core,” “Layla” and “Broken Hearted.” “I leave every concert of his thinking, ‘I could be so much better.’ He’s just that good.” Years of passionate playing and touring led to the concert Hague will play at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks Saturday. Hague will be going “back to his roots” performing a tribute to Eric Clapton. “[The Acorn] is a great little spot hidden away up the road. The building is so old with so much history. It’s unique,” said the musician, who owns a summer home in Grand Beach, a straight shot down Red Arrow Highway to Three Oaks. “There’s good energy in there — great sound. It’s great for a band of that size.” Hague has also booked a great deal of his clients at this location for that reason. “It’s nice to finally get

to play there myself,” he said. “I’ve seen a lot of people play there and it’s great.” The concert begins at 8 p.m. and will last approximately 90 minutes. Doors

open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the Acorn’s website. Hague will be playing music from Clapton’s entire career, ranging from the mid ‘60s to the ‘90s.

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GREENBUSH continued from page 2 is ready. The Annex will remain open and continue to serve as a place for people to hangout or wait for a table. “So that’s really helped alleviate our summer crowds,” Darling said. This crafty thinking is a trend in the brewery’s history. From the beginning, coowners Scott Sullivan and Justin Heckathorn, both of Harbert, had a vision for a brewery that they would be able to continually make bigger and better, while producing flavorful beer full of character and complexity that would be easy to drink. After some experimenting with home brewing, Sullivan asked Heckathorn to join him in the brewery venture and now the two friends are seeing their vision come to fruition. Three expansions later including the brewery main building expansion, Annex expansion in 2014 and beer garden addition and Greenbush has gone from producing 15 barrels a year to 15 barrels a week — or around 8,000 barrels a year — from employing a hand-

ful of people to employing more than 100 and from seating 112 people to more than 300 people after the diner opens. Sitting at a table near the window, Arnav Dutt and Tommy Maranges enjoyed a flight of beer and a basket of fried goodies. Both are from Chicago and, while Dutt is a regular at Greenbush, Maranges is new to the brewery. Dutt said that before he came to Greenbush, he had heard from friends that it was one of the best breweries in the Midwest. As a regular, he said he concurs with this opinion. “This might just be my favorite brewery,” Dutt said. Neither Dutt nor Maranges had heard that Greenbush would soon be expanding, but both said it was exciting news. And this expansion will not be the last of the Greenbush growth. Darling said, in the works, is a plan to have a bigger area to brew more beer and eventually to have their own deli. And while Sawyer is

popular amongst out of through to take a deep towners, drawing in the breath, take a sip and take it summer vacation crowd, all in. www.OffTheWater.com Darling said the brewery also seeks to do something for the community of Sawyer. Right now Greenbush is selling T-shirts with designs created by local artists to raise money for the Chikaming open land to protect the environment that makes Sawyer beautiful. “We are trying to make this area better for everyHome Dec Fabrics • Trims • Woollens one,” Darling said. Additionally, Sullivan Linens • Silks • Bridal Laces said the brewery expansion and its footprint in town are intertwined. “Producing more beer helps fund new businesses on the street and, conversely, helps us grow our brand presence in the market. We’re a brewery first and foremost, but helping build up our downtown is equally important to us,” Sullivan said. And if it isn’t the proxDowntown Berrien Springs, MI 49103 imity to Lake Michigan or the lush forests that draw 269-473-2201 people to Sawyer, Open Sunday thru Thursday Greenbush might encourage those who call Sawyer Closed Friday & Saturday home or those just passing

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Balancing art and life

or those who delve into the creative world, there exists a balance that has been on my mind of late. It can be a struggle to create in a culture that often places a premium on production over creation, of progress over art. The challenge comes in the difficulty of making a career from art or finding space for it while maintaining a more standard source of income. It also reveals itself in the decisions made in the type of creation an artist focuses on, searching for level ground between what the artist wishes to say and what will be successful with audiences. In the light of these thoughts, it seems appropriate to share the rest of my COLUMNIST conversation with South B e n d ’ s Analecta. The music of Analecta, with its atmospheric, instrumental ambience, may not immediately Justin Flagel appeal to those more attuned to pop music or radio rock. Creating the most universally appealing songs has never been their goal, however. Instead, Patrick Quigley and Calvin Maloney have worked to explore the ranges of music, finding rhythms and other sounds less obvious and working to match them together. This is not to say their music is simply noise. After an attentive listen, the opposite becomes obvious. What sets the music of Analecta apart is that it calls for your attention. I had the privilege of attending the album release party for Analecta’s latest release, “aes sídhe.” While food and camaraderie were certainly part of the event, the focus of the evening was a darkened room with the entirety of the album playing for the attentive audience. In the age of digital music, where it can be rare to sit and simply listen to music without outside activity, this was a welcome experience. Paying attention solely to the audio journey reminded me that music is much like the popular world of wine or craft beer, where continued experi-

ence can lead to tastes we may not have previously considered. “It’s a dangerous line to walk when you’re making art for money,” Patrick said. He was pointing out the negative influence financial pursuit can have on art and the importance of remaining aware of original inspiration for creation. This is not to say that art and career need to be separate, but that in a world where the two are combined, the emphasis should stay on saying something important or exploring something new versus simply pursuing what will sell more easily. “If people are listening to our music and getting something out of it, I would consider that successful,” Calvin said. “Money is not the goal. Neither is getting famous.” Both Calvin and Patrick are living lives with an emphasis on creativity. Patrick sacrifices sleep and leisure time, working full time while playing in multiple bands, booking music at The Well and other venues, and continuing as a part of an effort to grow the local music scene. He spends lunch breaks planning and strategizing how to best use his time and energy. Coming to this point was a slow build without intentional planning, simply gravitating toward that in life which attracted him while avoiding getting caught in the

“traditional status goals for modern American culture.” While he recognizes the sacrifices that have come from his lifestyle, he sees it as the best fit for him. “I love what I do,” he said. “I can’t imagine my odd personality being helpful to the general community that I’m in in any other way than what I’m doing right now. I can’t imagine life any other way.” Calvin got his start early on, taking music lessons as early as second grade and learning a variety of instruments including piano, clarinet, and other woodwinds and brass winds. He taught himself how to play his father’s unused guitar and took classes on music theory and vocal training during school and into his college years. He describes his work life as one with many non-traditional jobs, giving him the opportunity to play music as often as possible. He is happy and fulfilled despite a lack of much money or the other status symbols often valued in our culture. Currently, he earns money as a vendor at anime and comic book conventions, but his real work is his music. He was once told he looked more alive on stage than anywhere else. “I would be miserable if I weren’t playing music,” he said. “I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

Analecta’s latest release, “aes sídhe,” is available now as a digital album and can be preordered for your turntable. The vinyl version will be a 12-inch record released in random colors and will also include a digital download. That and more music is available at analectaband.com/store. You can keep up with the latest news from the band, as well as live performances, at facebook.com/analecta. In a band like Analecta, I see musicians who are true artists, stretching the limits of their particular field and living lives truly focused on creativity. I am reminded of Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, who wrote his poems in the mornings before heading off to his job in the insurance industry, and my own efforts to squeeze creative work into my life whenever possible. Whatever we each do and whatever our creative interests are, I hope we can all find a piece of that in our lives. Justin Flagel is the founder of the web magazine and podcast Anywhere the Needle Drops, where he and others showcase their interest in music, pop culture, creativity and life. Follow their work at anywheretheneedledrops.com. Feedback can be directed to contact@anywheretheneedledrops.com.

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ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Third Coast Paddling — a new retail destination dedicated exclusively to kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and related accessories — is hosting weekend-long grand opening festivities beginning on Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5. The store is located at 241 E.. Main St. in the Benton Harbor Arts District, and was previously home to Yakz, which was purchased by Third Coast Paddling earlier this year. All weekend long, select kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and other merchandise will be on sale, and door prizes will be awarded. The celebration will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday, June 3, with a ribbon cutting with the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce. The festivities will continue with a customer cook-out at the store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Anyone interested in a new kayak or stand-up paddleboard is invited to a product demo scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5 at Third Coast Paddling’s Paw Paw River rental site, located at 601 Graham Avenue in Benton Harbor next to Renaissance Athletic Club. For a $10 registration fee, participants can paddle a variety of different kayaks and paddleboards on the river, and the fee will be applied toward their future purchase at Third Coast Paddling. Advance registration is required for this event by calling Third Coast Paddling at (269) 468-9399. Third Coast Paddling offers kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals in four sites throughout southwest Michigan: in New Buffalo, at the Galien River boat launch, 17440 Red Arrow Highway, and at New Buffalo City Beach; in Benton Harbor, at the Paw Paw River boat launch, 601 Graham Avenue, and at Jean Klock Park Beach. Customers can purchase kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and related accessories at the Third Coast Paddling retail store, located at 241 E. Main Street in the Benton Harbor Arts District. During open hours, rentals are avail-

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Often, when an ad doesn’t work the finger is pointed at the media. Understanding what placement, frequency and message will most appeal your customers is a valuable and necessary learning process.

A Timeless American Summer Tradition

Lakeview Campground Lakefront lots by the day, week or season.

Looks Like You

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Incomplete Communication

Leader Publications

Don’t forget to communicate your advertising message with your employees, sales personnel, merchandise buyers and even vendors.

Fishing • Picnic Areas • Boat Rentals New le Corn Hoe! Cours

Season runs mid-April through mid-October

574-353-8114

7781E 300N • Rochester, IN 46975 www.LakewviewCampground.com Email: MyLakeviewCampground@gmail.com Like us on Facebook

Off The Water, Michiana

Adoption ADOPT:

096

A loving married couple long to adopt infant. Will provide a loving home, sensitivity and endless love. Expenses paid. Please call Diane & George 888-250-3557

Help Wanted 300 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

"Why I want to join your team",

resume and cover letter to sherina.gonzalez@ leaderpub.com, message me on LinkedIn

ICM has an opening for a

Production Operator MIT #6302758 Apply at www.mitalent.org. 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

PLUMBER

Looking for a plumber with residential experience. We do new homes, remodeling & some light commercial. Must have own transportation, tools are not required, wage package between $20 - $35 depending on experience & capability, health insurance. Call (574)876-7532 or (269)683-1290

Week of May 26 - June 1, 2016 • Page 9

9 Classified

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@

wmfalfordco.com

NOW HIRING OFFICE STAFF

Customer Service, Receptionist, Medical and Dental Office Pay rage $10- $20 /hr WorkAtExpress.com 269-408-1980

ZEKE'S RESTAURANT DOWAGIAC NOW HIRING

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

Instruction & Training

309

P.D.K. 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

Apartments

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

Houses for Sale 500 3 BEDROOM FIXER UPPER on a double lot in Union Pier just feet from LAKE MICHIGAN. $450k Call Mike Stover (269) 470-2995

412

Cassopolis

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 Edwardsburg

2 BEDROOM APT

FOR SALE

Brandywine Schools 3BDR, 2BA Ranch on 1/2 acre. Above Ground Pool. Call Mary Cooper Cressy Everett Real Estate 574-298-2737

MOTIVATED SELLER!

Niles city. Co-op/Condo, 2 bdrm, full bsmt. Hardwood floors & home warranty. Reduced to $45,900 RE/MAX Modern Realty, 269-683-2211

with out washer/dryer hookup $150/week, plus $200 Deposit. Tenant pays electric (electric heat). Water, trash and sewage 506 included with rent. No Dogs. Mobile Homes (269)845-7182 OR FOR SALE (269)414-0385 In Birchcrest Park, 2330 E. Niles #29. 3 bdrm, 2 For Rent 418 Main, bath, appliances, shed, 3 BEDROOM HOUSE small deck and awning, in Niles, $650, deposit & $6,500. Call (269)479references. (269)683-5755 8984, or (269)313-3155, or (253)310-1498

Vacation Rentals 437 5 LAKE FRONT COTTAGES

at 51650 Fish Lake Dr., Marcellus, on Big Fish Lake, sleeps 4 -5, new kitchens & bathrooms, $875/weekly Experienced wait staff. Must Sat. - Fri., includes a boat be able to work a flexible with each cottage. schedule, including Visit francoysresort.com weekends. Apply in person, (269)646-2618 or 109 S. Front St., Dowagiac. (269)646-9028

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, May 29 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

Collectibles 602 THE MARKET PLACE

Indoor Flea Market We've expanded the store! More than 2,000 feet of new booth space available. We buy estates and single items. (269)262-4333 The Market Place Indoor Flea Market

Dowagiac - 703 Main St.

GARAGE SALE

Friday & Saturday, May 27 & 28, 8am-4pm Family apparel, Baby Clothing & Gear, Toys & Books, General Household, Lots of baby items! Dowagiac - Magician Lake, 63199 Lakeshore Drive

HUGE 3 FAMILY SALE May 28, 29 & 30 8-5 603

2428 S. 11th St., Niles

Auctions ************

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

Cemetery Lots 617 3 CEMETERY LOTS

Antiques, treadmill, furniture, housewares, clothing: children & adults Galien - 1487 2nd St.

GARAGE SALE

Fri, Sat - May 27 & 28th 9:00 am - ? Tools, toys, books, dishes, camping gear, lots of misc.

NEW TODAY VANDALIA - 61526 Paradise Lake Rd. (Main St., 1 mile South of HWY-60)

HUGE BARN SALE

SUNDAY - MAY 29th 9:00-4:00 Many pieces of ANTIQUE Furniture & Household Items. Vandalia 15711 Monkey Run

in Chapel Hill in the Last 7 FAMILY SALE Supper, spaces 4, 5 & 6, Sat. May 28, 9-5 $2,000 (574)340-6436 A little bit of everything!

Firewood-Fuel 627 FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Wanted to Buy 672 $$ WE BUY TREES

Farm Equipment 633 & Supplies 1950 FERGUSSON TRACTOR

ALWAYS PAYING

Bargain Buys 668 QUALITY FURNITURE

Personal Property Estates, Antiques, Furniture, Appliances, Garage, Barn. (269)445-2220 M-60 Variety - Cassopolis

Walnut, white Oak, Hard 125 hardwood tree tops for Maple and other Hardwoods. firewood, you cut. $15 per Let our licensed and inpick up load. Call noon or sured team give you a free quote on your standing evenings (269)683-3283. timber. Call or txt. (269)7603830 top dollar for junk cars, trucks & farm equipment. Also buying repairables. Paul buys junk cars & trucks. TO-30, runs good, $1800.00 (574)993-1131 firm. Call (269)697-8221

CASH PAID FOR

Visit the Plaza Resale Store for quality used furniture and home decor. We also BUY ESTATES and excess home furnishings when moving and down sizing. Plaza Resale Store 2607 S. 11th St. Niles, MI 574-383-8859

Garage-Yard Sales

669

Cassopolis - (49031) 20660 Diamond Shores

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

Sat. & Sun., May 28 & 29, 8:30-4 Power tools, hand tools, ladders, hunting gear, fishing gear, lake decor, furniture (574)220-6024

CASH

for junk and unwanted vehicles! Text or call (574)302-7772

Home Improve700 ment #1 GUTTERS

We do seamless gutters. Free estimates, call (269)782-0401

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

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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

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

Elderly Care 756 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE

Looking for full time, weekends, excellent references. Call (269)684-0758

10 Classified 2004 F250 FORD 2013 HYUNDAI 757 4WD, 6.0 diesel, automatic, ELANTRA

Cleaning Service RICK'S POWER WASHING

Specializing in RVs, Homes, Decks, Driveways, Cement Free Estimates Will not leave job site until you are satisfied! (269)470-9507 or (269)470-9498

Antique-Classic Cars, Tru FOR SALE

939

1970 Plymouth Grand Fury Coupe, 383 paisley top & upholstery, runs great, looks great $4,000 or best offer (269)423-8408

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

CALL CLAssifieds

FX4, XLT packages, 224,000 miles, runs good, good tires, good shape, 1 owner, $7,500 (269)591-1275

Autos for Sale 945 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Stock #1257 Wow! 54k $650.00 Down $250.00 Monthly! No Credit checks 0% Interest Call Scarlett's or stop in and see us! (269)461-4197

2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

(Manual 6 speed) Stock#1293 46k! Nice low mileage No credit checks & ZERO % interest!!! Only $950.00 Down $325.00 Monthly! Bring in this ad and receive $50.00 off down payment! Call Scarletts! (269)461-4197

Stock#1302 (Black) 44k Very low mileage $950.00 Down $325.00 Monthly Call Scarletts (269)461-4197

FOR SALE

2010 Ford Focus SE $6495 2003 Chevy Cavalier Sport $2995 2005 Saturn Vue AWD $3995 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited 4x4 $6995 57748 M51 South, Dowagiac (269)782-5643

Call Classifieds

Off The Water, Michiana

MURDOCK'S USED CARS

(269)683-8677 Guaranteed Financing! If you have a job you're approved!

2002 Chevy Monte Carlo SS Red, heated leather, moon roof, real nice condition, $3,990 Chrysler 2005 300c Heated leather, moon roof, chrome wheels, Hemi motor, low miles, very nice $9,990 2003 Infinity G-35 Heated leather, moon roof, lots of options, low miles, very nice condition, $5,990 Ford 2006 Freestar Runs/drives great $2,990 2008 Chevy Avalanche LTZ Just loaded, and a beauty, Burgundy and very clean $17,990 2005 Volvo S80 Loaded, very clean car, runs/drives great, $5,990

683-4804 or 888-725-0108 CALL Classifieds

ServiceS & SaleS appLIanCes

COnCReTe

gaRages

Lawn & gaRDen seRvICe

BILL’S USED APPLIANCES

Brady Concrete

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

TS WATSON LAWN SERVICE

Don’t Miss The Deals!

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

( 269) 340-5952

COmpUTeR seRvICes DOWAGIAC IT3

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

269-445-3349 or 269-591-0100

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

COnsTRUCTIOn

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.

Jerry 269-352-4010

ROSS NIEBOER,

Owner

269-684-6673 geneRaL RepaIR

MR. MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES

peRfORmanCe BUILDeRs Spring Inventory Blowout

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

DEPROW CONCRETE

Quality Built Pole Barns & Garages

Licensed and Insured

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

fRee pick-up & Delivery! Call Today 269-462-9040

by NIEBOER

Hopper excavating

Have Gravel, Will Travel Driveway, Stone, Slag, Recycled Concrete, Asphalt, Top Soil, Sand & Fill.

(269) 783-1744 gaRages

Quality Garage Doors Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers. Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269) 683-9000

Roofing, Siding & Windows, Painting. No Inside or Outside job too big or small. Low affordable rates.

(269) 591-1403

HOme ImpROvemenT

WILLIAMS

CONSTRUCTION

Home Improvement & Maintenance

Repairs, Remodeling, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, Plumbing & More. Certified mobile home work.

Credit Cards aCCepted

269.635.1527

williamsconstructco@gmail.com

MK CONSTRUCTION Pole barn & other garages specialist. Roofing Siding, Framing and more. Over 40 years experience. Licensed. Contact Michael N. knepple

(269) 476-9777

MAURER QUALITY CARPENTRY

Complete home improvement. Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, windows, doors, etc. Call Jeff (574) 532-4735

Lawn & gaRDen seRvICe

Superior Lawn Care Mowing, trimming, edging, power washing. Discounts available. Free Estimates.

(574) 904-8452

Yard cleanup, spring & fall. Mowing, edging, bush trimming, small tree removal. No contract with free estimate. 10% senior discount

(239) 357-3554

TeRRY’S LAwN SeRvIce (269) 815-2710 Aerating, Mowing, Yard and Gutter Clean up.

ROOfIng

For ALL Your Tree Needs

Family Owned Since 1984. Lifetime Warranty Shingles Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers.

Licensed • Insured (269) 683-5058

Call (269)684-7199

FRYMAN’S ROOFING

FRYMAN’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING Your home exterior experts. Quality guaranteed! Locally owned for 50 years.

(269) 782-5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

FCI Building

(269) 362-4242

(269) 782-7310

Offer Pick-Up and Delivery

Pond Liners EPDM Rubber, Any size, Lowest Prices, FREE Delivery, Huge Invetory, TRM Enterprises, South Bend.

(574) 246-1922 or (574) 329-9294

masOnRy

Michiana Masonry & construction

All your Masonry needs! Chimney Cleaning, Insured & Bonded. Senior Discounts.

(269) 362-1566 paInTIng

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

APEX of Michiana

Midwest Roofing

Mr. Fix It Repair and Service all lawn equipment, also do complete lawn care! 30 years in business Call Scott

TRee seRvICe , COnT

Roofing & Siding Credit Cards & Financing Lifetime Warranty

TRee seRvICe

the Cutting edge pro tree Care Complete Tree Services SAME DAY ESTIMATES. Insured, Competitive Rates.

(269) 687-4972 payne’s TRee seRVICe Tree Trimming & Removal. Stump Grinding. Firewood. Insured.

(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)

BaCkWOODs TREE & sTumP sERviCE Licensed & Insured.

NICk: (269) SAM: (269)

254-6634 591-5386

Ask about our discounts!

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or visit our office at 217 North 4th St. Niles, MI 49120

Submit calendar events by email at offthewater@ leaderpub.com or visit the Leader Publications office at 217 N. Fourth Street, Niles.

those interested must preregister by calling (574) 535-6458 to attend; a limited number of people can attend so reserve your spot as soon as possible.

May 27

May 29

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. May 28 The Elkhart County Historical Museum is offering a unique opportunity where guests get 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 from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28. The event costs $25 per person to attend and

On Sunday, May 29, join the community for Vintage Baseball at Eden Springs Park. Games will start at 1 p.m. between the House of David Echoes, the Livery Brewers, and the Northern Indiana Railroaders. Programs will be available to acquaint new fans with the 1858 rules used in vintage baseball. Eden Springs Park will offer free rides for the day on its restored miniature train. Eden Springs Park is located at 793 M-139 in Benton Harbor.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? corn, candy and soda. More vendors and craft booths will lend a festival atmosphere. The public is welcome.

Sarah B. Bonine, at Penn Road and M-60 in Vandalia. June 4

Admission is free to Hometown Teams and to all exhibits at the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center.

LEGEND

Alcohol

Art

Business

Movies

Community

Theatre

Crafts

Music

Religious

Food

June 7 American Legion Post 26 will host a Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m. May 30 in downtown Niles. Line up is at 9 a.m. at the former YMCA. A service will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery. Apply to be part of the parade by May 23 by calling (269) 357-1411.

American Legion Post 51 will host a Memorial Day parade in downtown Buchanan at 10 a.m. May 30. Line up is at 9:30 a.m. at the legion. To participate, call (269) 695-2374.

May 30

June 2

This year the Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce has made plans to improve the Memorial Day Festival in Gunn Park. The festival, held after the Memorial Day Parade, will be from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. May 30. There will be a number of games for children including ring toss, duck draw and a bounce house and for everyone there will be a dunk tank with local officials ready to get dunked. The headlining band Gypsy Red will play country music and classic rock. The UIA will host its annual cake walk and the Knights of Columbus will staff their concession trailer with pop-

Cassopolis Sam Adams Elementary will host the Underground Railroad Wax Museum at the Bonine House from 10:30 a.m. to noon June 2 Cassopolis Sam Adams Elementary students will portray characters involved in the Cass County Underground Railroad. Students chose and researched a character, wrote a short script and chose a costume. When a button is pushed, they come to life and tell about their character. Some of the students are related to the characters they portray. They will be stationed around the historic Bonine House, home of UGRR stationmasters James E. and

Peter Evensen, seminary instructor from Chennai, India, will present “Experiencing India.” He will talk about Indian culture, religion, food, travel, and daily life with photos and video clips. All are invited, especially those who like to travel or who would like to learn more about India. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 66325 M 152, Sister Lakes. Free. E-mail pastor316@ redeemerclc.info with any questions. Barn Swallow Theatre will meet at 10 a.m. June 4th at the theatre home located at 22334 U.S. 12 East of E d w a r d s b u r g , Michigan. Updates on performance plans for the 2016 season will be discussed and finalized. Audition dates for the children’s play in June will be announced. Anyone interested in all areas of the theatre are invited to attend this meeting. For information call Carol at (269) 445-2511 or Bev at (269) 445-2068. June 5

“Hometown Teams” will be on view at the Heritage Museum through June 5. Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit will be open for special hours from noon to 4 p.m. Closing Day, Sunday, June 5,

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Portage Lake Center Elementary will host the Underground Railroad Wax Museum at the Bonine House from 10:30 a.m. to noon June 7. Portage Lake Center Elementary students will portray characters involved in the Cass County, regional and national Underground Railroad. Students chose and researched a character, wrote a short script and chose a costume. When a button is pushed, they come to life and tell about their character. Teacher Stacey Bonine is a descendent of the Bonine Family. Students will be stationed around the historic Bonine House, home of UGRR stationmasters James. E. and Sarah B. Bonine, at Penn Road and M-60 in Vandalia.

Tourist

Nature

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Parting Shots

Family

June 13 Children ages 4 to 12, with physical or behavioral issues that prevent them from enrolling in a traditional summer camp, are invited to experience a fun and active group environment during the Lakeland Health Sensory Camp led by certified physical, speech, and occupational therapists. Sensory Camp will be held Mondays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25 at Power in Motion

Information

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Shopping

Sports

Camping

Summer

Gymnastics, located at 3889 South M-139 in St. Joseph. Children ages four to seven will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. and children ages eight to 12 will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost of the camp is $90 per camper, due by the first day of camp. Space for the camp is limited. For more information or to register, call (269) 4282799.

House Raffle House Raff House Raffle FurEver Fosters FurEver Fosters FurEver Fosters

$25.00 donation perdonation ticket per ticket $25.00

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Hacker’s Golf & Games 3019 S. 11th Street Niles, MI

Saturday, June 11th at 3:30pm*

*Event starts at 11am

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PARTING SHOTS

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Photos by Amelio Rodriguez