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UCHANAN, Mich. — The Buchanan Art Center welcomes photographer Butch Welch for an “Artist’s Talk” from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday June 12, where he will discuss work from his BAC gallery show, A Journey Along the Shores, which runs from Wednesday, June 3 through Saturday, July 18.

In his talk, Butch will discuss the images in his show, his shooting locations, as well as the role of lighting and the weather when taking his pho-

features three galleries with rotating exhibits of regional artists’ works, a program of educational art classes for all ages, and a gift shop offering works of local artists. Current hours are Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The art center is closed Sundays.

More information, including a The Buchanan Art Center is schedule of classes, can be obtained located at 117 West Front St. in at the Center or by visiting their webBuchanan, Michigan. The Center site at: www.buchananartcenter.org. tographs. He will talk a bit about the lighthouses themselves, and will relate the stories behind some of his images.

Also covered will be the emotional connection Butch feels with the subjects while making the photographs, and later expressing those emotions through his prints. Free and open to the public.

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ARBERT, Mich.

— Everyone is invited to celebrate the summer solstice on Saturday, June 20, at the 12th annual Woodworkers with the Blues at Center of the World Woodshop. The event features a Woodworkers Show, demonstrations, and live music.

Demonstration topics and times are: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. — Portable Sawmill by David Krumrie Noon — Wood Turning

by Ralph Krumrie 2:00 — Handcarving a Squirrel by Terry Hanover

Other participating woodworkers will show carved flowers, wine accessories, fine and rustic furniture, gourd ves-

sels and lamps, miniatures, wooden jewelry, turned bowls, wildlife carvings, canes, knife holders, jewelry boxes

and more.

Live roots blues, folk, and alternative country will be provided at 1 and 3 p.m. by John Derado and Ronn Barany.

Volunteers from Friends of New Troy will offer a hot lunch and refreshments, with proceeds benefitting the New Troy Community Center.

The show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Center of the World Woodshop, 13400 Red Arrow Highway in Harbert. Admission is free. For more information, contact Lorraine at (269) 469-5687 or info@ centeroftheworld.net.

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Three Oaks’ Featherbone to host

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HREE OAKS, Mich.

— The inaugural Blues Heaven Annual Blues Bash is slated for Saturday June 20. It will be held at the Featherbone Restaurant and Lounge, 6741 West U.S. Highway 12 in Three Oaks, For $20, attendees will be able to take part in the day’s activities, which start at 1 p.m. and will run through midnight. The Elwood Splinters Band, Dicky James and the Blue Flames and Muddy Guise Band headline the event.

The event, which is a celebration of the 100th Birthday Celebration for Hall of Fame Blues song-

writer, producer and musician Willie Dixon, will act as a joint fundraiser for the Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation and Betty’s Buddies, a local nonprofit organization that assists Cancer patients.

The Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation, located at the iconic Chess Recording Studio building at 2120 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, supports artists of all genres of music in establishing their careers.

Betty’s Buddies is named after Betty Grosse who lost her own battle with cancer and is the wife of Denny Grosse and mother of Jodie Grosse Haughey who own The Featherbone

Other festivities at the fundraiser will include a silent auction, prizes and special guests that will include members of the Dixon family and Grammy Award winning songwriter for Muddy Waters and Blues Historian Terry Abrahamson whose book, In the Belly of the Blues, has met critical acclaim and will be available for purchase.

Abrahamson helped launch George Thorogood’s career, created John Lee Hooker’s first radio commercial and was well acquainted with Willie Dixon and the Rolling Stones.

Muddy Guise will kick off the day with a two-hour set that begins at 1 p.m.

Lemon Creek celebrates dads

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ERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. — Lemon Creek Winery is hosting its 31st Annual Father’s Day Wine Festival.

This is Michigan’s longest running annual wine festival. The Corvette show and Wine Festival will be June 21, Father’s Day, from noon to 6 p.m. at Lemon Creek Winery.

There will be live music provided by Libido Funk Circus, a premier dance and party band from Chicago that has become an area favorite. High-energy music from the ‘70s to the present.

The Corvette Coventry Club of Southwest Michiganwill be displaying a large variety of their classic Corvettes for Mom and Dad and car enthusiasts alike.

Supervised and organized children’s games are available along with a “bouncy house” for the younger children. Hayrides will also run throughout the day for the whole family. Lemon Creek encourages visitors to bring lawn chairs and blankets, but asks them to

leave pets and coolers at home.

Grilled food can be purchased from the Outdoor Kitchen.

They will have a menu that will include pork ribs and turkey ribs along with typical picnic foods.

Admission is $12 per person for those 21 and older. Children are admitted free when accompanied by their parents.

Admission also includes a souvenir wine glass and thickets for three free tastings of estate-grown, award winning wines. Special sales and new wine releases are featured at the festival. Parking is free.

So grab the kids, your Dad and your favorite lawn chair and check out all the fun and festivities at the 31st Annual Father’s Day Festival at Lemon Creek Winery.

More information regarding Lemon Creek Winery and Festival rules can be found at www.lemoncreekwinery.com.

Arriving from Terre Haute with “soul drenching blues that will carry you from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago and bring you back safely,” Dicky James and the Blue Flames will play from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Elwood Splinters Blues Band — master musicians who’ve been perfecting their craft for 30 years and played with greats like Pinetop Perkins and Lonnie Brooks, along with the likes of Koko Taylor and Sugar Blue — will take it home playing from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Tickets are available at the Featherbone Restaurant and Lounge, Blues Heaven and online at www. bluesheaven.com.

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Tradition revived South Bend Civic presents 'Fiddler on the Roof'

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend Civic Theatre revives a community tradition, performing the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof at the Fischgrund Center for the Performing Arts at St. Patrick’s County Park this summer.

Winner of 10 Tony Awards, Fiddler On The Roof is set in the little village of Anatevka and tells the story of Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters.

With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of

Czarist Russia.

Bring your family and friends to this fantastic show that celebrates family, music and community under the stars at St. Patrick’s Park.

Spread out your blanket, open your picnic basket and get ready to hear musical theatre favorites like “Matchmaker,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Tradition.” Featuring over 70 community actors and a full orchestra, this will be the must-see event of the summer! David Case directs with Roy Bronkema as Music Director.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31, Saturday, Aug. 1, Friday, Aug.. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8. Seating is general admission.

The gate will open at 6 p.m.

Adult tickets are $17 (includes a $2 parking fee), tickets for children under 18 years are $5. For tickets, call the SBCT Box Office at 574234-1112 or online at sbct.org.

Group discounts are available! Call the Box Office for more information.

St. Patrick’s County Park is a smoke-free park. No carry-in glass or alcohol is permitted. No pets outside of documented service pets.

Concessions as well as wine and beer will be available for purchase.

South Bend Civic Theatre would like to thank our full season sponsors Villing and Company and Alfred and Martha Choitz and Fiddler on the Roof sponsors Merrill Lynch-Kahn Associates, Nyloncraft and Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP.

Ripple Effect choir presents 'Christmas in June'

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — The joyful inspiration and fun of the Christmas holiday doesn’t have to just be once a year. On Sunday, June 14, the Kern Road Mennonite Church will host a “Christmas In June” concert and cantata by the new community-building vocal group, “The Ripple Effect.” The 4 p.m. performance will include a

Christmas carol singalong and be followed by an ice cream social. The church is located at 18211 Kern Road.

The event will also benefit the Christmas Commandos organization, which will receive 10 percent of the free will offering for the concert. The Christmas Commandos ( w w w. c h r i s t m a s c o m mandos.org ) are a non-

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The Ripple Effect was started last fall as an inclusive and varied group of performers who describe themselves as an unique ensemble-inresidence at Southside Christian Church (DOC), South Bend, “dedicated to the unification of community and transformation of social awareness,” placing “much emphasis on diversity, hope and healing, as well as mega-doses of fun!”

The group has performed at a number of venues since the fall, and expects to continue to perform a challenging repertoire that includes everything from hymns and spirituals to jazz and musical theater (including “The Star-Spangled

Banner” at the South Bend Cub’s game June 16).

Its aspiration is “to influence and encourage others to make a difference by building bridges, promoting kindness, and ‘rippling’ out in their own lives … not just a group of voices, but a collective truth-speaking voice in the community, by way of the enormous power of music.”

The group’s founder and director, Sherry K (Sherryk.com), is a professional musical director and musician who has directed and performed at venues as varied as Florida dinner theaters and Opry Mills in Nashville, Tenn., to the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Music Mart.

“Our music is meant to reach out to a variety of groups and perspectives, to share the common joy we all find in music,” said Sherry.

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Chapin Mansion to host craft fair

By CRAIG HAUPERT craig.haupert @leaderpub.com

N

iles, Mich. — The Chapin Mansion will host its first Arts, Crafts & Antiques Fair June 20 as a way to raise money for the ongoing restoration of the historic home.

The director of the Niles History Center said visitors can expect more than 20 high-quality vendors from the Michiana area during the fair, which is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 508 E. Main St., Niles.

“It isn’t a yard sale,” said Carol Bainbridge. “They (the vendors) will be coming in with vintage and collectible items which really fit in with the style and manor of the mansion.”

The arts and crafts portion of the fair will take place inside the mansion, while the antiques will be set up on the lawn. There will be no tours

during the fair.

Items that will be available include garden art and furniture, paintings, books by a local author, handmade purses and knitted items, hair jewelry, ceramics, wood collage, handmade soaps and lotions, candles, stationery, wooden bowls, boxes, vases, used books, vintage collectibles and antiques.

Sandwiches and snack items will be available from St. Mary’s Boy Scout Troop 579.

“We are really pleased with the number of vendors we have and, hopefully, it

will grow each year,” Bainbridge said.

The cost of booth rental will go toward future renovation work at the mansion, which was built in 1882 by Henry and Rubin Chapin, who earned their fortune in the iron ore industry in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The mansion is built in the American Aesthetic style and features stunning stained glass windows, interior wood carving, fireplaces and chandeliers.

For more information, visit the Niles History Center website at nileshistorycenter.org.

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Mendel Center season announced B ENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tickets for individual shows in The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College 2015-2016 Mainstage season go on sale Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m.

Tickets will be available online at www.TheMendelCenter.com, by phone through The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221, and in person through the Box Office at 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor.

Series member ticket packages continue to be available to anyone purchasing

three or more Mendel Center Mainstage season shows.

“We encourage people to purchase tickets early to their favorite shows.

Popular performances do sell out, like Mannheim Steamroller Christmas in 2013 and Wild Kratts Live this spring,” said Mike Nadolski, executive director of The Mendel Center. “These shows are a great way for families and friends to connect in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying the very best in arts and entertainment.”

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mation visit www.TheMendelCenter.com or contact The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221, Monday through Friday, 2 to 6 p.m.

The 1,517-seat Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre offers state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable seating in elegant surroundings. Other amenities include free parking, handicap accessibility, and an array of special services including newly added valet parking, catering and bar service for private pre- and postshow events, booster seats for children,

hearing-assist devices, non-spill cups for beverages inside the theatre, and recently added premium seats in the Stage Side section.

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Grilling out for vegetarians

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’m not really big on fake meats. I never really was much of a meat eater to begin with, so I haven’t felt much of a need for meat substitutes in my meals. Especially the longer I’m vegetarian.

I really just like vegetables and beans and nuts so that’s what I prefer to eat.

However, we all have our weaknesses. Guilty pleasures, foods that are a little more processed that what we typically eat. For me that generally comes in two forms: soy chorizo and Tofurky sausages. I don’t know if it’s that summer is here and there is a smell of BBQs and cookouts in the air or the fact that I’ve been working late and traveling with little time for prep, but I’ve been on a real Tofurky kick lately. It’s a convenient staple in a pinch.

Tofurky is a line of natural, soy based vegan sandwich meats, sausages, and most popularly, their Thanksgiving stuffed roast. I’m a particular fan of the Italian sausage and the beer brats.

Just last week I had a non veg friend over for dinner and decided to fry up some of their Italian sausage because she’d never had anything like it before. She loved it! It just has such a nice spice and texture to it. Plus, the sausage holds together in a frying pan or on the grill, browning and crisping perfectly. If you’ve ever tried to incorporate vegetarian sausages to your meals, then you know that this is a feat! Tofurky is a

great low fat and cholesterol free alternative for anyone watching what they eat, not just vegans and vegetarians!

Now that it’s summer and you never know when an impromptu cookout is going to pop up, it’s a good idea to keep the beer brats in the freezer at all times. I usually thaw them in beer then either simmer them in about an inch of beer in a frying pan or boil for about 10 minutes in the beer and then grill. Top the brat with sauerkraut and mustard and you’re good to go! I usually pair with a side of my Jalapeno Potato Salad, some Super Spicy Corn and Quinoa Salad, and green beans.

It’s just good planning to keep a package or two of these along with a couple of cheap beers around.

Having some frozen staples can really help you keep from eating garbage that you don’t want to be eating and from going hungry. I was at a BBQ once where literally the only vegetable was a serrano pepper, so I had to make myself a serrano sandwich on a dry white bun with and bloody mary chaser. Needless to say, my stomach was not entirely thrilled with this menu. Don’t let this happen to you! Tofurky products are available at the Martin’s stores throughout Michiana, and of course they will be available at Whole Foods, Apple Valley, or any other health food grocery.

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Kat Barry, a St. Joseph, Michigan native, is owner of Kat’s Hot Cakes vegan catering, and co author of “The New Chicago Diner Cookbook: Meat Free Recipes from America’s Veggie Diner.” She also develops recipes for eHow.com, where you can find over 30 of her vegan instructional cooking videos. She is also a certified yoga instructor. Kat currently resides in Chicago, and in her free time she enjoys practicing yoga, sampling local spirits, listening to live music, and getting outdoors. Follow @katshotcakes on twitter.

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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

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Rooms 406 ROOM FOR RENT

nice furnished room available for female in large farmhouse, quiet country living handy to the US31 bypass, St. Joe, Benton Harbor as well as Berrien Springs, Niles & South Bend, located off old US31 between Niles & Berrien Springs, Michigan. Many former renters have been teachers at Notre Dame, private caregivers, and students at Andrews University or Lake Michigan College, sharing huge farm kitchen, living room & full bath with other quality ladies, all utilities included, no pets or smoking please, lease can be month to month. Asking $150/month.

If interested please leave message at 269-471-7177.

Apartments 412 1 BEDROOM APT

Niles, West side, 1st floor.

Very clean. Includes heat, water, trash, and has laundry facilities. No pets. $495 + deposit. (269)6844303 Cassopolis

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(269) 683-1850 Mon – Fri: 8am - 5pm

Houses for Sale 500 3 BEDROOM HOUSE

2 story, 2 car garage, utility basement. Call (269)6832940

Elderly Care 307 KARE SERVICES

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

walk in closet in one room, 1 bath, dry basement, great condition, large back yard, storage shed, 621 Woodruff St., Niles. $60,000 OBO. (269)687-5855

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Niles city. Co-op/Condo, 2 bdrm, full bsmt. Hardwood floors & home warranty. $52,000.

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Mobile Homes 506 SCHULT MOBILE HOME

900 Mobile Blvd, Lot 51, Niles Pines Estates, 16 wide, 66 ft. long, 12x22 addition, enclosed sun porch overlooking woods, total living space 1288 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2bedroom. Call Tony or Sandy Caruso at (254)644-1826 or (254)644-0580

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, June 28 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

Collectibles 602 NILES MARKET PLACE

2428 S. 11th St., Niles New vendors bringing many new items weekly. New booths available. We buy estates and single items!

(269)262-4333

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SILVER EAGLES

complete collection except 1995. 1986-2104 NGC graded proof 69, 1986 2014 NGC graded mint state 69, also the Burnished issues 2006 - 2014 NGC graded gold star mint state 70 perfect.

Great investment. $3,500 firm. Call Michael after 5pm at (269)782-8876

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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

Niles - 2371 Yankee St.

ESTATE SALE

of the late Wm. and Dorie Blackmun Fri., June 19, 10-5 and Sat., June 20, 9-1 Many Wm. Blackmun prints and reference files, painting easel, model parts, woodworking tools and lots of wood. Small kitchen appliances, pots & pans, collectible dishes & glassware, sleeper sofa, small tables, two twin Jenny Lind beds w/frames, sewing machine, lots of lawn & garden tools, lawn mower, crates and boxes. Parking available in back.

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Questions? (574)220-1585 Niles- 1329 Sheridan

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June 11th 12th 13th 9 - 4 PM

We are downsizing due to relocation and offering very clean furnishings for sale from our non smoking home.

Davis cabinet company solid cherry wood dining room table set Pennsylvania House end tables, cabinet, couch and loveseat, Frigidaire refrigerator, wine refrigerator cabinet, small chest freezer, Weber propane grill, yard and lawn tools, Shop Vac, Gun Display case, 20 ga Ruger over/under shotgun, 20 ga. Benelli auto camo stock shotgun, Coleman camp stove, Griswold Dutch oven, Large selection of designer clothing, Size 8-10 Pageant dresses, designer clothing shoes and purses by Ann Taylor, Painted Pony , Coldwater Creek, Jones-New York, Coach and others.

Older Barbie and Kens, Mickey Mouse & Howdy Doody dolls, Girl Scout items, Cub Scout hat & books (vintage), Cherrill wingback chairs, 2 Wood Mark original side chairs, Lighted glass curio cabinet, Large decorative mirror, Marble top credenza, Hammary end table and side chest, folk art pieces, Large amount of gold picture frames, Lenox country cottage courtyard china set of 12, Large selection of Winston cast aluminum outdoor furniture, Crystal candleholders, Baldwin brass, brass and copper planting ware, Decorating and gardening books, Two sets of plated silver flatware, pictures, children’s toys, kids items, outdoor lawn furniture, camping equipment, gun cases and updates at estatesales.org Presented by

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WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION

Concrete Service 739 BRADY CONCRETE

Home Improvement & Maintenance

paid. Call or text for a free quote today. Free towing. MIDWEST ROOFING Kevin (817)437-0450 Family owned since 1984.

Lifetime Warranty Shingles WE WILL BUY your junk car. We haul for Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers. free. Paying up to $1500 Call (269)684-7199 cash. Please call anytime Lawn Service 721 269-687-8098

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

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Repairs, Remodel, Windows, ESTATE SALE Siding, Additions, Painting, Fri. June 12, 9am-2pm Plumbing & More Cleaning out the pole barn: tools, antiques & lots of Certified mobile home work misc. Too much to list. Accepting major credit cards (269)635-1527 Everything must go!

June 10 - 14, 9-5:30 Rain or Shine Fishing & hunting gear, NASCAR items, tools, shop Home Improve700 tools, pictures, bicycle, rototiller.

Something for ment everyone. #1 GUTTERS Niles - 1734 Regent St. We do seamless gutters.

ESTATE SALE Free estimates, call June 12 & 13, 9-5, (269)782-0401 June 14, 11-4 FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS Antique & vintage furniture, GUTTERS & SIDING wing-back chairs, dining FRYMAN’S ROOFING room table & chairs, Ethan Your home exterior experts.

Allen den/office set 5 pcs., Quality guaranteed! Locally twin bed w/like new mat- Owned for 50 years. (269)782tress set, books, quilts, Niles 5008 (David & Terri Fryman) memorabilia/collectibles.

HOME REPAIRS & Cash only. No early sales.

Rain or shine 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

Antenna Service

Variety of Free HD & Digital channels, use your own wiring, complete installation & repair, tower removal.

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TVs-Stereos660 Video AARON'S williamsconstructco@gmail.com 701 Spruce St., Wanted to Buy 672 Dowagiac Roof Repair 712 10 FT. (269)782-7108 JOHN A. VYLONIS We will take care of CULTIMULCHER CUSTOM BUILDING any customers that (269)208-9853 Call us for your roofing and have been with the BUYING ventilation needs. Locally Niles Aaron's store repairable scrap and un- Owner, Licensed & Insured. wanted vehicles, top dollar Call (269)782-2806 location.

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Specializing in Flat work of all type, seawalls, stamped concrete & Bobcat Service. Free estimates. Insured. Fast, dependable service. (269)4453349 or (269)591-0100

POND LINERS

EPDM Rubber, Any size Lowest Prices, FREE Delivery, Huge Inventory, TRM Enterprises, South Bend.

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

POWERWASHING, STAIN & SEAL

Decks, Homes, Anything. 20 yrs. exp. Negotiable pricing always.

Call ULTIMATE CLEANING (269)244-1337

Quality Clock Repair

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

QUALITY GARAGE DOORS

Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers.

Flat work of all kinds, Call owner Steve Baxter for stamping, sidewalks, your free estimate today. concrete patching, patios, (269)683-9000

C & C CONCRETE

driveways and pole barns.

SEPTIC SYSTEM No job too small. Free REPAIR Estimates.

Insured And any other excavating (269)228-1163 needs. Licensed in Tri-

DEPROW CONCRETE

Concrete, bricks, blocks & stonework. Any type of tear out & replace. Basement repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience. Insured.

Jerry (269) 352-4010

County area. Call Deer Path Excavating (269)208-5180

Painting Service

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J.M. HUNT ENTERPRISES, LLC A WOMEN'S TOUCH Driveway, stone, slag, re- Painting & Drywall. Insured. weeding maintenance, cycled concrete, asphalt, top Free Estimates.

Family landscape bed main- soil, sand & fill. (269)783- Owned & Operated for Over tenance, Spring & Fall clean 1744 50 years. 269-683-4442. up, small lawn service.

PAINTING WEAVER CONCRETE Int. & Ext., (269)961-1381 Drywall & Wall

HOPPER EXCAVATING "Have Gravel Will Travel"

& MASONRY Repair & Power washing. driveways, porches, patios, Insured. Call Glen Hoese at tear out/replace, all repairs, (269)684-4055 M o w i n g / L a n d s c a p i n g , brick, block, stone, fire757 Grading, Topsoil/Gravel, Sod places. Will fix wet base- Cleaning Service ments big or small, inside Installation, Brush Clearing, RICK'S and out. Landscaping. Fast Auger, Light Hauling POWER WASHING dependable service. We Call (269)663-8770 or We specialize in accept all credit cards. Aaron (574)215-0570 cement power washing.

(269)655-4158 RVs, Homes, Decks, Tree Service 725 Cement Sidewalks, Masonry Service 740 BACKWOODS TREE & Driveways, CASPER MASONRY Small Commercial Jobs STUMP SERVICE Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom Serving Cass, Dowagiac and Licensed & insured. & Insurance work. Insured & Niles. Free Estimates.

Nick: (269) 254-6634 Bonded. (574)298-3520 Senior Discounts Sam: (269) 591-5386 Satisfaction Guaranteed!

MICHIANA MASONRY Will beat any competitors C & S MARSH & CONSTRUCTION estimates!

All your Masonry needs!

TREE SERVICE Call (269) 470-9507 or Trees, brush, stump removal, Chimney Cleaning. Insured & (269) 470-9498 high lift work, insured.

Bonded. Senior discounts .

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WE BRING THE CLEAN! JACOBS LAWN & BOBCAT SERVICES

PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

Misc. Services 747 D.J. HAULING & DELIVERY

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Stump Grinding & Firewood. Cheaper than a dumpster. hauling, downed Bobcat & Concrete Work. Brush trees, trash out's, clean out's Insured. (269)663-8091 & more. James (269) 357THE CUTTING EDGE 5956 Located in Niles.

PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

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Pool Service 727 SWIMMING POOL LINERS & REPAIRS

Any size, great prices, all equipment, 35 years experience. Robertson’s Sales & Service, Niles. Call (269)6842669

KLIMEK ENTERPRISES

Pets & Supplies 800 DOG TRAINING

Does your dog need training? Bunk and Biscuit in Niles is starting new classes in June.

Please call (269)684-2865

RVs, Campers, 921 Trailers PARK MODEL TRAILER

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

Affordable Pricing, Licensed & Insured. (269)684-6290 or 10'x40' Breckinridge, large 3 (269)470-4097.

seasons room, completely furnished, located on prime lot in picturesque Goff Lake Campground on scenic Goff

BY NIEBOER Pole Barns, Garages, Driveways Lakes, Marcellus, MI. Price & More. Quality Built. Licensed $43,700 includes EZ Go golf & Insured. Ross Nieboer cart. Call (630)453-8222 or (630)453-8350 (269)684-6673

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

Autos for Sale 945 1995 FIREBIRD V6

Red, T-top, good condition, 190,000 miles, asking $2,000 OBO. (269)8458519

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Diesel 2500HD 130K Leather interior/ Long bed Runs Great/Cold A/C Asking Price $13,000.00 Call Scarletts 269-461-4197

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The Twin City Players (TCP) announces its musical production of the 2014-2015 season, winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards including Best Off Broadway Musical, the hilariousinternational hit Nunsense by Dan Goggin, directed by Scott Bradford.

Performance dates are June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. This production is sponsored by Professional Hearing Services. NUNSENSE is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, INC.

Explore Michigan with Sarett Nature Center on June 5 at 9:30 a.m. as they explore Black Woods near Lawrence.

Wear walking shoes and long pants and bring a lunch. The cost is $20. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register.

Sarrett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor.

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Six eclectic private homes and gardens in Harbor Country, Michigan will be on display at Heartland Alliance’s Home & Garden Tour on June 6, 2015. The spectacular work of acclaimed interior designers and landscape architects is open to tour-goers for one day only, and all proceeds will support affordable housing for those in poverty.

Get blissed-out in nature at Zen & Zin Yoga Classes coming this summer to Free Run Cellars beginning in June. A way to combine two of your favorite things, join Greta Hurst in the bucolic vineyards at Free Run for a one hour yoga class and then top if off with a 30 minute private wine tasting. Drop-in classes will be held on the first and third Saturdays, starting June 6 through August 15, 2015.

Classes start at 10:30 a.m. outdoors, weather permitting, between the beautiful vineyards and

Free Run’s pond. Cost is $20 and includes the all-level class plus the tasting (logo glass, 5 tasting tokens and $5 off token redeemable with a three bottle purchase OR one full glass of wine). Free Run Cellars is located at 10062 Burgoyne Road in Berrien Springs.

(269) 471-1737.

From 10:30 to noon, art teacher Nana Maher and artist Darlene Clevenger will meet at Pears Mill and take a group of budding artists across the street from Pears Mill to sketch Buchanan’s historic Ross-Sanders House.

Supplies and instruction are free. Space for this event is limited to 12 people, and pre-registration is required. To register, email the Society at PreserveBuchanan@ gmail.com and provide the event name, your name, the student’s name (if different) and a contact phone number.

Students age 8 and older are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kayak the Paw Paw River with Sarett Nature Center on June 6 at 10:00 a.m. The $20 fee includes transportation and all equipment. Wear footwear that can get wet. Pre-registration is required. Please call (269) 927-4832 to register. Sarrett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor.

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Barn Swallow Theatre’s Board of Governors will convene for their June meeting at 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 6th at the Theatre located at 22334 U.S. 12 East, Edwardsburg, Michigan.

Agenda items will include a final report on the Theatre’s first play of the season “House Salad - No Dressing” and on the scheduled plays at the Theatre.

Anyone interested in the future of Barn Swallow’s plans to promote all aspects of the arts for the community is invited to attend this meeting. For information, contact Carol at (269) 445-2511 or visit their web site www.

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Come face to face with live animals 12-4 p.m. on June 6 when “Wild Tracks-with Tom Moore” visits Curious Kids’ Museum. Visitors get to ask questions and get up close to the reptiles and amphibians that are featured. The Museum admission of $6.00 per person for each Curious Kids’ location, or $10.00 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. Joseph, Michigan.

Acorn Theatre invites you to attend “El Tango Cafe” by Tango 21 Dance Theater. The event will begin at 8 p.m., and tickets cost $20-$25. Acorn Theater is located at 107 Generations Drive in Three Oaks.

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Potawatomi Zoo announces birth of rare Amur Leopard cubs S OUTH BEND, Ind. — Potawatomi Zoo residents Pearl, 13, and Sergei, 17, are new parents to three extremely rare Amur Leopard cubs born at the Zoo on March 20. Mom and the cubs are doing great.

Amur Leopards, the world’s rarest big cat, are considered a critically endangered species with only approximately 70 remaining in the wild and just over 100 in Zoos. High death rates in the wild are

due to poaching and loss of habitat. Efforts at breeding Amur leopards in captivity have been marginally successful at best with no births in Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) facilities last year.

Potawatomi Zoo’s three cubs are the only surviving Amur leopard cubs in North American zoos so far this year. This puts Potawatomi Zoo on the conservation field map in terms of the Amur Leopard Species Survival Plan

(SSP) program’s breeding efforts.

To add to the excitement of this landmark birth, the cubs received their first veterinary check up on May 14 and were given a clean bill of health by Zoo Staff Veterinarian Dr. Ronan Eustace who also administered their first round of vaccinations.

“Over the last few years there have been few to no Amur Leopard births in North American zoos. For Potawatomi Zoo to have

three of these very rare cubs born right here in South Bend is a great achievement,” said General Curator Josh Sisk.

Potawatomi Zoo Executive Director Marcy Dean added, “The fact that we have the only three in the country is fantastic for both our Zoo and the population overall.

This puts Potawatomi Zoo on the map both locally and globally.

We are thrilled to contribute in such a meaningful way to the survival of this critically

endangered species.”

The Potawatomi Zoo, a participant in the AZA’s SSP program for Amur leopards, is actively engaging in breeding genetically healthy Amur leopards to help populate this critically endangered species. Amur Leopards are only found in Far Eastern Russia and Northeast China.

The Amur leopard cubs will not be available for public viewing for another month or two, due to both age and size. The Zoo has

also put together a marketing package featuring photos and videos of both mom and the cubs for media.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Potawatomi Zoo exceeds the standards for Zoos in animal care and quality of life, conservation and education programs.

The Zoo officially opened for the season on April 3rd.

For more information, go to the www.potawatomizoo.org or call (574) 288-4639.